German gold pocket watch manufactured in quality 1A Circa 1898

Open-faced pocket watch by A. Lange & Söhne
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A very fine gentleman’s Glashütte pocket watch – manufactured in quality 1A, circa 1898.
Polished, à goutte, 18-carat gold case with engraved counts coat of arms and crown, gold dome with presentation engraving: “Zum Andenken an den 7. August 1873 und 1898” and glazed movement. Signed enamel dial with Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds, and gold Louis XV hands. Signed, frosted, gilt 3/4 plate movement with screwed gold chatons, gold screw compensation balance, florally hand-engraved balance cock, index spring fine adjusting device, gold lever and escape wheel, and chatoned diamond endstone on balance.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Weight: 117 g
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Signed: A. Lange & Söhne Glashütte B/Dresden