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live December 4 | 10:00 AM
Schloss Ahlden

616 - Magnificent men’s pocket watch featuring a portrait and the crowned monogram of King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886)

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€7,500

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Estimation

€7,500 - 15,000

Sale fees

28.57%

Magnificent men’s pocket watch featuring a portrait and the crowned monogram of King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886) Switzerland, ca. 1890–1910. Yellow gold, hallmarked 585. Savonette case featuring, on the front, a finely detailed portrait of King Ludwig II (after Ferdinand von Piloty) framed by diamond roses, and on the back, a crowned decorative monogram “L” set with diamonds. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, small seconds, gold-plated Louis XV hands, and the inscription “Système Glashütte” as a mark of quality. Gold-plated 3/4-plate movement with crown winding, compensation balance with Breguet hairspring, and lever escapement. Nos. 85085 and 664. Weight approx. 114.68 g. Diameter 54 mm. A hunting-style pocket watch featuring a portrait of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, set with diamonds. Case and dome in 14-karat gold. Dial bearing the inscription “Système Glashütte” as a mark of quality. Mechanical movement with crown winding.

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Auction details

International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART I
Friday, December 4
10:00 AM
Grosse Strasse 1
29693 Ahlden, Germany

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Schloss Ahlden +49 5 16 48 01 00 info@schloss-ahlden.de
On Drouot for 3 years avec More than 36,000 lots published

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