Large German silver pocket watch with date Circa 1698

Large verge pocket watch
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A large pocket watch with date, made by Abraham Albert Busch in Hamburg, Germany, circa 1698. The numbered open faced double case of this watch is crafted from silver and has the case maker’s hallmark GAM. The champlevé dial has Arabic five minute- and Roman hour numerals, a date window and gold plated hands. The numbered movement has a verge. escapement. Dial and movement are signed.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Weight: 144 g
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Signed: Abr. Alb. Busch, Hamburg
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Abraham Albert Busch

Abraham Albert Busch was registered as a watchmaker in Hamburg (1676 – 1720).