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Rare Uhren Fabrik Union Silver Pocket Watch German Watchmaker Guild 1890s
Estimated price for orientation: 2 400 $
Category: Antique
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Description Brand: Uhren Fabrik Union Year of Manufacture: 1890-1899 Closure: Open Face Escapement Type: Lever Features: Arabic Numerals Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels Movement: Mechanical: Hand-winding Pocket Watch Size: 16 Serial Number: 43,922 Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany Material: Sterling Silver
Rare Uhren Fabrik Union German 17-Jewel Open Face Silver Gents Pocket Watch
Germany;Uhren Fabrik Union;Man’s; Serial #43,922 ; Circa: 1890
CASE: The sterling silver, No. 43, 922, 16-size case features an open face, machined decorations, and is signed “Uhren Fabrik Union.”
DIAL: This white porcelain single sunk dial displays Arabic numerals, filigree hands, and is signed “Theodor Korner.”
MOVT: This 17-jewel, No. 43,922, pin-set movement with lever escapement, is gilt, with a full plate layout, and is signed.
CONDITION:
C 3 (Case is in Very Good Condition)
D 3-43 (Dial is in Very Good Condition - hairline)
M 2 (Movement is in Perfect Condition)
R 9 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare)
Experts Opinion: Rare and very collectible, this German Guild worked with the finest watchmakers only. A rare item to find in all original condition. 165-23 Lever Escapement
An escapement is a device in mechanical watches and clocks that transfers energy to the timekeeping element (the "impulse action") and allows the number of its oscillations to be counted (the "locking action"). The impulse action transfers energy to the clock's timekeeping element (usually a pendulum or balance wheel) to replace the energy lost to friction during its cycle and keep the timekeeper oscillating. The escapement is driven by force from a coiled spring or a suspended weight, transmitted through the timepiece's gear train. Each swing of the pendulum or balance wheel releases a tooth of the escapement's escape wheel gear, allowing the clock's gear train to advance or "escape" by a fixed amount. This regular periodic advancement moves the clock's hands forward at a steady rate. At the same time the tooth gives the timekeeping element a push, before another tooth catches on the escapement's pallet, returning the escapement to its "locked" state. The sudden stopping of the escapement's tooth is what generates the characteristic "ticking" sound heard in operating mechanical clocks and watches. Stem-wind, Pin-Set movements
Much like the lever-set movements, these pocket watches had a small pin or knob next to the watch-stem that had to be depressed before turning the crown to set the time and releasing the pin when the correct time had been set. This style of watch is occasionally referred to as "nail set", as the set button must be pressed using a finger. Full Plate
A plate (or disc) that covers the works and supports the wheels pivots. There is a top plate, a bottom plate, half, and 3/4 plate. The top plate has the balance resting on it. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Phone: 1-941-955-9405 Contact: Rick Gilbert Hours: 9 - 5 EST, Monday - Friday Address: eAshland_net Sarasota Arts & Antique Center 640 South Washington Blvd, Suite 200 Sarasota, FL 34236 CODE OF ETHICS...Deal with Honesty Ashland is proud of its reputation as a trusted dealer in antique timepieces. Our customers trust and respect is paramount to the success of our business and to that end we constantly strive to exceed your expectations by adhering to the guidelines listed below: Ashland Is committed to its customers satisfaction. Clearly, honestly and accurately represents its products, service, terms and conditions. Delivers its products and services as represented. Communicates in a respectful and courteous manner. Responds to inquiries in a constructive timely way. Maintains appropriate security policies and practices to safeguard customer's information. Offers a free 7 day return policy for watches or jewelry, if ever misdescribed. Does not allow customers personally identifiable information to be transferred or shared with any outside organizations or individuals. Honors requests not to receive further solicitations from Ashland. Follows the spirit of the law and all applicable guidelines for ethical business practices.RETURN POLICY: All returns must be accompanied by the original packing slip and received in the exact condition as sent. We maintain photos of all items sold, denoting the condition at the time of purchase and shipping. Any returns based on a third party opinion, i.e. jeweler, watch maker, diamond grader or antique dealer, must have a signed, notarized letter, stating exactly why item is not as described. No exceptions will be made.
Description
| Brand: | Uhren Fabrik Union | Year of Manufacture: | 1890-1899 |
| Closure: | Open Face | Escapement Type: | Lever |
| Features: | Arabic Numerals | Number of Jewels: | 17 Jewels |
| Movement: | Mechanical: Hand-winding | Pocket Watch Size: | 16 |
| Serial Number: | 43,922 | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Germany |
| Material: | Sterling Silver |
Germany;Uhren Fabrik Union;Man’s; Serial #43,922 ; Circa: 1890
CASE: The sterling silver, No. 43, 922, 16-size case features an open face, machined decorations, and is signed “Uhren Fabrik Union.”
DIAL: This white porcelain single sunk dial displays Arabic numerals, filigree hands, and is signed “Theodor Korner.”
MOVT: This 17-jewel, No. 43,922, pin-set movement with lever escapement, is gilt, with a full plate layout, and is signed.
CONDITION:
C 3 (Case is in Very Good Condition)
D 3-43 (Dial is in Very Good Condition - hairline)
M 2 (Movement is in Perfect Condition)
R 9 (Rarity on a scale of #1 being very common to #10 being extremely rare)
Experts Opinion: Rare and very collectible, this German Guild worked with the finest watchmakers only. A rare item to find in all original condition. 165-23 Lever Escapement
An escapement is a device in mechanical watches and clocks that transfers energy to the timekeeping element (the "impulse action") and allows the number of its oscillations to be counted (the "locking action"). The impulse action transfers energy to the clock's timekeeping element (usually a pendulum or balance wheel) to replace the energy lost to friction during its cycle and keep the timekeeper oscillating. The escapement is driven by force from a coiled spring or a suspended weight, transmitted through the timepiece's gear train. Each swing of the pendulum or balance wheel releases a tooth of the escapement's escape wheel gear, allowing the clock's gear train to advance or "escape" by a fixed amount. This regular periodic advancement moves the clock's hands forward at a steady rate. At the same time the tooth gives the timekeeping element a push, before another tooth catches on the escapement's pallet, returning the escapement to its "locked" state. The sudden stopping of the escapement's tooth is what generates the characteristic "ticking" sound heard in operating mechanical clocks and watches. Stem-wind, Pin-Set movements
Much like the lever-set movements, these pocket watches had a small pin or knob next to the watch-stem that had to be depressed before turning the crown to set the time and releasing the pin when the correct time had been set. This style of watch is occasionally referred to as "nail set", as the set button must be pressed using a finger. Full Plate
A plate (or disc) that covers the works and supports the wheels pivots. There is a top plate, a bottom plate, half, and 3/4 plate. The top plate has the balance resting on it. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Phone: 1-941-955-9405 Contact: Rick Gilbert Hours: 9 - 5 EST, Monday - Friday Address: eAshland_net Sarasota Arts & Antique Center 640 South Washington Blvd, Suite 200 Sarasota, FL 34236 CODE OF ETHICS...Deal with Honesty Ashland is proud of its reputation as a trusted dealer in antique timepieces. Our customers trust and respect is paramount to the success of our business and to that end we constantly strive to exceed your expectations by adhering to the guidelines listed below: Ashland Is committed to its customers satisfaction. Clearly, honestly and accurately represents its products, service, terms and conditions. Delivers its products and services as represented. Communicates in a respectful and courteous manner. Responds to inquiries in a constructive timely way. Maintains appropriate security policies and practices to safeguard customer's information. Offers a free 7 day return policy for watches or jewelry, if ever misdescribed. Does not allow customers personally identifiable information to be transferred or shared with any outside organizations or individuals. Honors requests not to receive further solicitations from Ashland. Follows the spirit of the law and all applicable guidelines for ethical business practices.RETURN POLICY: All returns must be accompanied by the original packing slip and received in the exact condition as sent. We maintain photos of all items sold, denoting the condition at the time of purchase and shipping. Any returns based on a third party opinion, i.e. jeweler, watch maker, diamond grader or antique dealer, must have a signed, notarized letter, stating exactly why item is not as described. No exceptions will be made.