German pocket watch in oval brass case

Made:
1574-1600 in Germany
Oval pocket watch with iron movement in brass case Left: 1937-289: Watch movement

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Oval pocket watch with iron movement in brass case
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Left: 1937-289: Watch movement
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Oval pocket watch with iron movement in brass case, stackfeed controller, unknown maker, Germany, 1574-1600.

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1954-578
Materials:
iron and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 23 mm x 42 mm x 71 mm, .105kg
overall (as displayed): 41 mm x 44 mm x 100 mm,
type:
spring-driven watch, verge escapement and pocket watch
credit:
Sotheby's