German 18K gold pocket watch with ceremonial case Circa 1870

Pocket watch with erotic motivs engraved front
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A pocket watch with magnificently engraved case, made by Moritz Grossmann in Glashütte, Germany, circa 1870. The numbered ceremonial case is crafted from 18 carat gold, has a coin rim, is unique with engraved erotic motifs on the front and monogram, stars and floral motifs on the back. The white enamel dial has Roman hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and blued steel hands. The numbered movement has a very early Moritz Grossmann precision lever escapement with a gold lever and a gold escapement wheel, a separate gear cock, the “Grandman screw” as fine adjustment and an early version of winding wheels made of aluminum bronze.
Case and movement with matching numbers and dial, movement and box are signed.
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Diameter: 53,5 mm
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Weight: 135 g
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Signed: M. Grossmann, Dresden     
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The watch is unique in this version and is featured on the “Glashütte Watches” page as a reference for early Moritz Grossmann watches.