Antique - 800 Silver Pocket Watch – Georg Rauch Darmstadt - 1900-1949

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Antique 800 silver pocket watch by Georg Rauch Darmstadt with a mechanical hand-wound movement, circa 1890–1910, 45 mm case, 80 g weight, and a light floral dial with stylised Arabic numerals and small seconds.

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Antique 800 Silver Pocket Watch – Georg Rauch Darmstadt – Historicism / Art Nouveau – Floral Dial – 45mm – Circa 1900

SHORT DESCRIPTION

An elegant antique gentleman’s pocket watch crafted from 800 silver, dating from approximately 1890–1910, featuring decorative elements of Historicism and early Art Nouveau.

The light-coloured dial features beautifully stylised Arabic numerals, delicate floral decorations, ornate gold-tone hands and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock.

The 45 mm silver case bears the 0.800 silver hallmark and additional historical markings. The inner dust cover features the elegant engraving “Georg Rauch, Darmstadt”.

Powered by a traditional mechanical hand-wound bridge movement.

An attractive antique collector’s piece with historical character and an interesting regional connection to Darmstadt, Germany.

KEY FEATURES

Antique Pocket Watch · 800 Silver · Georg Rauch Darmstadt · Historicism · Art Nouveau Details · Floral Dial · Ornate Hands · Mechanical Hand-Wound · Small Seconds · Circa 1900 · 45mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Antique Gentleman’s Pocket Watch
Period: Approx. 1890–1910
Movement: Mechanical Hand-Wound
Case: 800 Silver, Hallmarked
Diameter: Approx. 45 mm
Dial: Light-Coloured, Floral Decoration
Numerals: Stylised Arabic
Hands: Ornate Gold-Tone
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
Engraving: Georg Rauch, Darmstadt
Weight: Approx. 80 g

CONDITION

The pocket watch is in a very well-preserved antique collector’s condition.

The silver case shows only minor age-related signs of wear, including slight wear to the gold-tone details.

The light-coloured dial is very well preserved, with no clearly visible major damage.

The mechanical movement is intact, the crown-winding mechanism operates and the watch runs very well when wound.

Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition.

NOTICE

The dating to approximately 1890–1910 is an estimate based on the design and construction.

The engraving “Georg Rauch, Darmstadt” may refer to a historical watchmaker or retailer. The exact attribution has not been verified.

No guarantee is provided regarding future accuracy, continued operation or power reserve.

Professional servicing by a qualified watchmaker is always recommended.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING

Shipping will be carried out in accordance with the applicable Catawiki requirements and guidelines.

Handling time is up to three business days.

Antique 800 Silver Pocket Watch – Georg Rauch Darmstadt – Historicism / Art Nouveau – Floral Dial – 45mm – Circa 1900

SHORT DESCRIPTION

An elegant antique gentleman’s pocket watch crafted from 800 silver, dating from approximately 1890–1910, featuring decorative elements of Historicism and early Art Nouveau.

The light-coloured dial features beautifully stylised Arabic numerals, delicate floral decorations, ornate gold-tone hands and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock.

The 45 mm silver case bears the 0.800 silver hallmark and additional historical markings. The inner dust cover features the elegant engraving “Georg Rauch, Darmstadt”.

Powered by a traditional mechanical hand-wound bridge movement.

An attractive antique collector’s piece with historical character and an interesting regional connection to Darmstadt, Germany.

KEY FEATURES

Antique Pocket Watch · 800 Silver · Georg Rauch Darmstadt · Historicism · Art Nouveau Details · Floral Dial · Ornate Hands · Mechanical Hand-Wound · Small Seconds · Circa 1900 · 45mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Antique Gentleman’s Pocket Watch
Period: Approx. 1890–1910
Movement: Mechanical Hand-Wound
Case: 800 Silver, Hallmarked
Diameter: Approx. 45 mm
Dial: Light-Coloured, Floral Decoration
Numerals: Stylised Arabic
Hands: Ornate Gold-Tone
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
Engraving: Georg Rauch, Darmstadt
Weight: Approx. 80 g

CONDITION

The pocket watch is in a very well-preserved antique collector’s condition.

The silver case shows only minor age-related signs of wear, including slight wear to the gold-tone details.

The light-coloured dial is very well preserved, with no clearly visible major damage.

The mechanical movement is intact, the crown-winding mechanism operates and the watch runs very well when wound.

Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition.

NOTICE

The dating to approximately 1890–1910 is an estimate based on the design and construction.

The engraving “Georg Rauch, Darmstadt” may refer to a historical watchmaker or retailer. The exact attribution has not been verified.

No guarantee is provided regarding future accuracy, continued operation or power reserve.

Professional servicing by a qualified watchmaker is always recommended.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING

Shipping will be carried out in accordance with the applicable Catawiki requirements and guidelines.

Handling time is up to three business days.

Details

Brand
Antique
Model
800 Silver Pocket Watch – Georg Rauch Darmstadt
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1900-1949
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
45 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Weight
80 g
Width lug/ watch band
44 cm
In working order
Yes
GermanyVerified
555
Objects sold
100%
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