Caption

Pocket watch by Franciszek Gugenmus 1740–1820, 2nd half of the 18th century. Gold case depicting symbols of the sciences on a rocaille base; white-enameled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals; openwork hands set with diamonds. Signature on the dial: Fr. Gugenmus / A VASOVIE. On the movement: Fr. Gugenmus / A VARSOVIE / No. 150. Warsaw, Poland. Watch; height 6.5 cm, width 4.5 cm, weight 93.7 g., A partially open ornate pocket watch with its outer case in a warm gold color featuring engraved floral patterns and a hinged glass cover, revealing the inner mechanism that includes a decorative round golden plate with intricate filigree work, visible metal gears and small dark screws, and a smaller silver-toned circular component; the visible colors are gold, silver, dark metallic, and a pale gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A10_112

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88.3Mb (1.3Mb) / 17.1in x 20.0in / 5143 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Pocket watch Franciszek Gugenmus 1740–1820 2nd half 18th century Gold case depicting symbols sciences rocaille base white-enameled dial Roman Arabic numerals openwork hands set diamonds Signature dial Fr Gugenmus Vasovie movement Varsovie No 150 Warsaw Poland Watch height 6.5 cm width 4.5 cm weight 93.7 g partially open ornate pocket watch outer case warm gold color featuring engraved floral patterns hinged glass cover revealing inner mechanism includes decorative round golden plate intricate filigree work visible metal gears small dark screws smaller silver-toned circular component visible colors silver dark metallic pale gray background.