102nd Auction

2020/6/29

Lot 27

A collection of 6 pocket watches and 1 movement
Deutsche Uhrenfabrikation Glashütte i/SA, Lange-Uhr, Movement No. 540481, Case No. 323413, 49 mm, 72 g, circa 1914
A dress watch made in Glashütte - quality OLIW - delivered to Franz Morawetz, personal watchmaker to His Majesty, the Emperor and King, in Vienna
Case: silver. Dial: silvered. Movm.: 3/4 plate movement, screw compensation balance.
Franz Morawetz (1872-1924) was a watchmaker and inventor in Vienna. In 1914 he was appointed personal watchmaker to His Majesty, the Emperor and King Franz Joseph I – a title even more illustrious than that of a maker to the court.

Sold

estimated
1.2002.000 €
Price realized
1.400 €