Rectangular Silver Ladies' Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1930
This rectangular ladies' wristwatch, dated to circa 1930, features a case constructed from 800-standard silver. The timepiece is characterized by its Art Deco design, incorporating a dial with distinctive, large-format Arabic numerals and a manual winding movement.
The case measures 10 mm by 25 mm and features a polished back stamped with '800' alongside a crescent moon and crown mark, standard German hallmarks of the period. The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap secured by a pin buckle, with a total strap length of 22 cm. The auction description notes that the watch is currently running and presents in a condition described as age-appropriate with minor signs of wear.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1930
- Type
- Jewellery & cocktail watch
- Strap
- Brown leather with pin buckle
- Movement
- Manual winding
- Condition
- Running with wear
- Hallmarks
- 800, crescent moon, and crown
- Dimensions
- 10 x 25 mm
- Case Material
- 800/- silver
- Place recorded
- Germany
Design
- Visible features
- • Octagonal or multi-faceted bezel edges • Bold, elongated Arabic numeral hour markers • Blued steel cathedral-style or lozenge hands • Tan/brown leather strap with exposed stitching
- Case and Hallmarks
- The watch is housed in a rectangular case fabricated from 800-standard silver. The profile of the bezel displays a faceted or multi-angled geometry, consistent with decorative trends observed during the 1930s. The reverse of the case is polished. The case back features specific hallmarks indicating its origin and material purity. The source documentation identifies the inclusion of the '800' fineness mark alongside the crescent moon and crown, which are standard German national hallmarks for silver items.
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The dial is designed with a clear focus on the aesthetic presentation of the hour markers. It features bold, stylized Arabic numerals that wrap toward the center of the rectangular field. The hands are dark-toned and match the elongated proportions of the numerals. Internally, the watch is powered by a manual winding movement. While the specific manufacturer of the movement is not cited in the auction materials, the watch is confirmed to be in working order at the time of the listing.
- Condition and Configuration
- The wristwatch is equipped with a brown leather strap that measures 22 cm in length, closed by a pin buckle. The item is catalogued under lot 554 by Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg.
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: Maker is unidentified in the source
- Research required: Precise mechanical accuracy is not documented