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A. LANGE & SÖHNE, GLASHÜTTE | A VERY FINE PINK GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS POCKET CHRONOMETER WITH SPRING DETENT ESCAPEMENTCIRCA 1895, NO. 27885
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description
- A VERY FINE PINK GOLD HUNTING CASED KEYLESS POCKET CHRONOMETER WITH SPRING DETENT ESCAPEMENTCIRCA 1895, NO. 27885
- diameter 57mm
• Movement: 1a quality, 19''' cal. 43 gilded ½ plate, spring detent escapement, large free-sprung bi-metallic compensation balance, blued steel helical spring, decoratively engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, some jewels carried in gold screwed chatons, fusee and chain, signed and numbered A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte B/Dresden, no.27885• Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring with five-minute Arabic numeral divisions above, sunken centre and subsidiary seconds, gold Louis XV style hands, signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte B/Dresden • Case: 18ct pink gold Lucia a Goutte case with plain polished covers, glazed movement cover, plain polished gold cuvette, lever for hand-set beneath bezel at 2 o'clock, covers and cuvette signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte, back cover and cuvette numbered 27885, front cover numbered 85
Literature
Martin Huber, Die Uhren von A. Lange & Söhne Glashütte Sachsen, 1988, p.105 pl. 82, and p.167, table 5
Martin Huber, Die Lange Liste, 2000, pp. 100-101, table 19
Reinhard Meis, A. Lange & Söhne the Watchmakers of Dresden, Vol II, 2012, p. 150, figs. 456-458
Klassikuhren, Vol VI, 1994
Reinhard Meis, Adolph Lange und seine Söhne, Klassik Uhren, 6-1994, p.20
Martin Huber, Die Lange Liste, 2000, pp. 100-101, table 19
Reinhard Meis, A. Lange & Söhne the Watchmakers of Dresden, Vol II, 2012, p. 150, figs. 456-458
Klassikuhren, Vol VI, 1994
Reinhard Meis, Adolph Lange und seine Söhne, Klassik Uhren, 6-1994, p.20
Condition
Movement: running at time of cataloguing and surfaces appear to be in good condition. Hand-set operational. Dial: appears to be in good condition. Case: in good condition with some light scuffs.
"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
Accompanied by a certificate of origin from the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum, Glashütte confirming date of sale on 27th November 1895 to Comp. Carl Schmutzer, München for 950.-M. Pocket chronometer no. 27885 is one of approximately 34 pieces made by Lange & Söhne from 1883-1936. For a list of these pocket chronometers including the present lot, see Martin Huber, Die Lange Liste, 2000, pp. 100-101, table 19. This piece is also illustrated op. cit., p.105, pl.8, where the sale information of 27 November 1895 for 950 Marks to C. Schmutzer, Munich is recorded.
For a similar A. Lange & Söhne pocket chronometer no.25085, see: Dr. H. Crott., A. Lange & Söhne Glashütter Uhren, lot 92, 27th April 1991.
To the best of our knowledge, only ten pocket chronometers have appeared at auction, and this is the first time the present lot has appeared on the market.
For a similar A. Lange & Söhne pocket chronometer no.25085, see: Dr. H. Crott., A. Lange & Söhne Glashütter Uhren, lot 92, 27th April 1991.
To the best of our knowledge, only ten pocket chronometers have appeared at auction, and this is the first time the present lot has appeared on the market.