German gold hunting cased pocket watch in quality 1A Circa 1897

Gold Glashütte pocket watch by A. Lange & Söhne
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A decorative, German Glashütte hunting cased pocket watch in quality 1A, circa 1897. Sold in 1897 for the sum of 516 Marks to the tobacco manufacturer Arnold Crüwell.
Engine-turned 18-carat pink gold, in excellent condition, case with glazed movement. The front cover is decorated with the monogram AC, the back shows an exquisite engraving of the grand emblem of the Crüwell family, whose name has been recorded (in varying spelling) since the 14th century. It shows the special forks that were used to turn the flax on the field and were called Kreuel in German – symbolizing the peasant roots of the family as well as the similarity of the name. White enamel dial with radial Arabic numerals, outer minutes track, subsidiary dial for the seconds, and gold Louis XV hands. 3/4 plate movement, gold screw compensation balance. Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 132 g
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Signed: A. Lange & Söhne Glashütte B/Dresden
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This pocket watch, which is in magnificent condition, was – according to the engraving on the cuvette – a gift presented to Arnold Crüwell on his 50thbirthday on November 23, 1897.
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Arnold Crüwell (1847-1935)
Arnold Crüwell worked in his grandfather’s tobacco company since 1864 and was made partner in 1879. His management led the company to become one of the most important tobacco companies in the German Reich, which produced tobacco products until 1983. The historical Crüwell house in the old part of Bielefeld still houses a shop that specializes in fine tobaccos today.