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1740 Oignon Klein Kopenhagen Spindle watch Verge Fusee Pocket watch montre

Estimated price for orientation: 2 708 $

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Description
Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Age: Antique (before 1920)
Pocket Clock: Timepiece Antique: Alto
Additional Functions: Spindle inhibition Brand: Klein
pocket watch: montre de gousset Material: Silver
EAN: Does not apply Spindle Watch: Spindle Clock
MPN: Does not apply


Spindeluhr to 1740 Danish watchmaker HL Klein Copenhagen Champleve t. 126 Very early double housing Spindeluhr the Danish watchmaker Hendrich Lorentz Klein from Copenhagen, Denmark to 1740 .
Both housing in silver with small dents, please this view the images. Ample decorated, very complicated Champlevé silver dial, hammered and engraved, with Roman hour and Arabic minute. Centrally brand of watchmaker "Small". Two pointers. Mineral glass in very nice condition with minimal wear marks.
Towering full plate movement with verge escapement, chain and fusee. Board on square pillars. Compensation balance brass with three spokes. Blued spring.
Board with brand "Loren (s) H. Klein Copenhagen". Fine sawn and engraved balance cock with foliage, tendrils and a face. Finely engraved and pierced subpanel with sunken spring regulating disc of silver, engraved and blackened. Age-related very nice overall condition. The movement runs flawlessly. Diameter 56mm, thickness 29mm. Weight 128 g. Bibliography: GH Baillie Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the world "London, 1947 , page 181 : Lorenz Henrik Klein (also Lorentz (Lorens) Hendrich Klein), Copenhagen, masters of watchmaking since 1735 . see also: Jens Ingvordsen "Urmagere in Danmark for ar 1900 " Aarhus 2004 , page 534 . Hendrich Lorentz Klein Baroque Pair case Oignon verge fusee pocketwatch   from Copenhagen, Denmark around 1740. Both case made of silver. Both cases with old age dents, please see the photos.
Lavishly decorated Champlevé dial made of silver with brand "Small". The dial is hammered and engraved. Roman hours, Arabic minutes. Two fine hand.
Mineral Glass in is in very good condition with only minimal signs of wear. Very nice full plate movement with square columns and ornamental decorations. Compensation balance wheel made of brass, three spokes. Blued spring. Movement with brand "Loren (s) H. Klein Copenhagen".
Finely serrated and engraved balance cock with leaves, tendrils and face. Spring adjustment plate made of silver, engraved and blackened. Verge escapement with chain and fuse. Age-related very nice overall condition. The movement is running correctly. Diameter 56mm, height 29mm. Weight 128 g. References I: GH Baillie Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the world "London, 1947 , page 181 : Lorenz Henrik Klein (ie Lorentz (Lorens) Hendrich Klein), Copenhagen, master since 1735 . Reference II: Jens Ingvordsen "Urmagere in Danmark for ar 1900 " Aarhus 2004 , page 534 .
The love of old things makes me work as an antique dealer for over twenty years. Originally come in Denmark to the world, I have long been found in Berlin center of my life.
Curiosity and the desire to expand my knowledge, leading to a lively exchange with collectors. Not least because of these contacts I buy constantly estates and collections and get so always beautiful old things.
Always on the lookout for small and large treasures, the quality and high craftsmanship of the individual pieces mean me this much.
For over 10 years, I focus on trading on ebay. It is to me a quicker, more customer-friendly and uncomplicated flow particularly dear. My name is Carsten Berger and I am from Denmark. For the last 20 years I have been living in Berlin and dealing in antiques. For more than ten years now I concentrate Solely on selling online. I purchase estates and collections to acquire beautiful and rare articles. I guarantee did my items are as described. If not you will get a full refund. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask me.