Curt Riedel silver men's pocket watch, Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte, 1897–1899
Record status
Individual type · research required
Period
1897–1899
This silver men's pocket watch (No. 1 160) was made by Curt Riedel at the Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte between 1897 and 1899. The case was crafted by Max Gutkaes in Glashütte. The timepiece is held in the collection of the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Glashütte.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
The Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte was founded in Glashütte in 1878 on the initiative of Karl Moritz Großmann. It operated until 1992 as the Ingenieurschule für Feinwerktechnik Glashütte. Curt Riedel produced this timepiece at the institution between 1897 and 1899, and the former school building now houses the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Glashütte.
Physical characteristics
- Case
- Silver, made by Max Gutkaes, Glashütte
Identification
- Holding institution
- Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Glashütte
- Serial or inventory number
- Nr. 1 160
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
- Escapement type not documented; requires movement examination or a horological reference.
- Jewel count and calibre not documented.
- Serial-number dating, case dimensions and weight remain untranscribed.
- No catalogue reference number is asserted; standard horological catalogues have not been transcribed for this specimen.