German important gilded brass coach watch with self strike Circa 1670

Gilt hour self striking verge watch
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An important, museum quality coach watch with self strike made by Elias Weckerlin in Augsburg, Germany, circa 1670. The case of this watch, crafted from gilded brass, is pierced and fully florally engraved, and is fitted with a bell for the striking mechanism. The gilt brass dial is decorated to match, has Roman hour numerals, half hour markers and iron hands. The movement features an early verge escapement and hour self strike.
The movement is signed.
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Diameter: 98 mm
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Weight: 1.385 g
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Signed: Elias Weckerlin Augsburg
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Finding a coach watch from this period is quite rare, especially in this condition and from such an important maker. Pieces with this type of case are extremely rare and were made around 1660/1670.
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Weckerlin
Elias Weckerlin or Weckherlin, 1646-1689, was a prominent and important master watchmaker during the second half of the 17^th century. He was active in Augsburg from approximately 1660 to 1689, a German city known for its rich history in craftsmanship, particularly in the production of precision instruments and luxury items during that era.
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Weckerlin was one of the most significant watchmakers in Augsburg during his time, known for the high quality, and detailed and ornate decoration of his timepieces reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of the late 17^th century. He further made clocks and watches for noble houses, indicating his elite clientele. His work is highly regarded and examples of his craftsmanship are now in major museums such as the Louvre in Paris and the Grünes Gewölbe in Dresden.
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 Around 1670, he created important coach watches, early portable watches designed for travelling, which are particularly rare.
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Weckerlin legacy is that of a master craftsman whose work represents a high point of 17^th century German horology, with his creations being sought after by major collections globally.