J. Ullmann yellow gold minute repeating grande sonnerie carillon hunter-case pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This yellow gold hunter-case pocket watch attributed to J. Ullmann is dated circa 1900 by the auctioneer. Featuring a 47 mm case, the watch is catalogued with a manual keyless movement providing minute repeating and quarter-hour self-strike complications, though it is shown closed.
The exterior lid exhibits intricate engine-turned barleycorn patterning surrounding a central vacant cartouche encircled by a buckle-and-garter motif. The watch includes a fluted crown and rounded bow at the twelve o'clock position. Christie's notes a white enamel dial inside.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- White enamel
- Type
- Hunter-case pocket watch
- Circa
- 1900
- Movement
- Manual, keyless
- Functions
- Minute repeater and quarter-hour self-strike
- Case Diameter
- 47 mm
- Case Material
- Yellow gold
- Maker / attribution
- J. Ullmann
Design
- Condition
- The movement was reported as not ticking at the time of cataloguing, with the specialist noting that a service is required due to the watch not being used for a long time. The repeating mechanism was noted as working. The case is reported to be in generally very good overall condition with slight surface wear and interior engravings and numbers.
- Visible features
- • Fine engine-turned patterning covers the visible yellow gold cover. • A central shield-shaped vacant cartouche is bordered by a garter and buckle motif. • Ribbed pendant with a fluted winding crown and circular bow at the twelve o'clock position. • Case edge shows reeding and a hinge visible at the bottom edge.
- Case Construction
- The timepiece is housed in a 47 mm hunter-style case crafted from yellow gold. The exterior covers display engine-turned patterning, centering on a vacant shield-shaped cartouche framed by a garter and buckle motif. The case periphery features reeding, while the twelve o'clock position is fitted with a ribbed pendant, a fluted winding crown, and a circular bow. A hinge is visible at the bottom edge.
- Dial and Mechanism
- The watch is attributed to J. Ullmann and is dated circa 1900. It utilizes a manual keyless movement equipped with a minute repeater and a quarter-hour self-strike function. The dial is described as white enamel and is reported by the source as being original and crisp, though noted as slightly dirty.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The watch is photographed closed; the dial and movement are not visible.
- Research required: Christie's condition report notes the movement was not ticking at the time of cataloguing and requires service, though the repeating mechanism was working.