Lot 687
Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria – a gold presentation watch by Johann Hartmann of Berlin
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A102m | Live auction | 258 Lots
Description
Gold, the initials "WV" (Wilhelm & Viktoria) engraved on the outside below the imperial crown. The mark of fineness "0,585" stamped below a crown, the number "170334" and a squirrel hallmark on the outer dust cover, above which a biblical quote exhorting fidelity (tr.) "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life. Revelation 2:10.". The manufacturer "Joh. Hartmann Königl. Hof-Uhrmacher / U.d. Linden 48.49 / Berlin" inscribed on the inner dust cover. The precision movement (functioning) marked "Avance Retard". The squirrel hallmark stamped on the crown. White enamel dial face with small seconds hand, blued hands, Roman numerals (imperfections in the enamel) and Arabic numerals. Diameter 45 mm, weight 95 g. Comes with the crimson velvet case with appliquéd imperial crown, the name Hartmann, "Hoflieferant Ih. Kaiserl. & Königl. Majestäten" below a coat of arms in the blue lining of the lid. A distinguished gift. According to the consignor, the watch was acquired from the household of the family of the former owner, who was acquainted with Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria's maidservant "von Gersdorff" and kept the watch in the family as a gift.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
