Lot 509
M. Grossmann Glashütte, 18K Yellow Gold Case Pocket Watch. C. late 1880s. Manufacturer's name is engraved on the outer cover with serial number "3569" and "18K". The inside cover is finely engraved "Ludwig Eubner Dresden." The face is porcelain and enamel, with a separate smaller face and dial for seconds. The inside case has a slightly-faded photo of a woman and three children in early dress. The movement has at least half a dozen visible synthetic sapphires, "the jewels"; one of the pivot jewels is a rose diamond. Atttached to the chain is a small triangle with "32" engraved on it, to which is attached a double-headed gold eagle perched on a sword; engraved on the back is "D. Fleischman, 19th Nisan, A.M. 5634." A penknife in sterling is also attached to the chain. Housed in a small chamois pouch. This was a high-end watch in its time and it is still in working order.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized $2,760 |
