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RICHARD GLAESER, GLASHÜTTE | A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCHCIRCA 1890, NO. 8772
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 CHF
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Description
- A GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCHCIRCA 1890, NO. 8772
- diameter 50.5mm
• Movement: gilded ¾ plate, lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, decoratively engraved balance cock with precision swan-neck regulation, ruby endstone, signed and numbered Rich. Glaeser, Glashütte, no.8772• Dial: white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with red Arabic numeral 5-minute divisions above, sunken subsidiary seconds, gold Louis XV style hands, signed Richard Glaeser, Glashütte B/Dresden• Case: 14ct gold, plain polished covers, gold polished cuvette, covers and cuvette numbered 8772
Condition
Movement: running at time of cataloguing. Winding and hand-setting smoothly. Some tarnishing to the plates, a scratch by one of the case securing screws. Dial: visible scratch between 2 and three o'clock, couple of faint scratches by 1 o'clock. Case: re-polished, with some small marks and scuffs, hallmarks to inside of lids slightly polished.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
Catalogue Note
August K. Richard Gläser (1856-1928) apprenticed under Adolf Lange. Gläser went on to produce a considerable number of high-quality watches between 1885 to 1920 for his own company, Deutsche Ankeruhrenfabrik.