Caption

Pocket watch by Franciszek Gugenmus 1740–1820, watchmaker. Pocket watch in a 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. 2nd half of the 18th century. Warsaw, Poland. Watch; height 6.5 cm, width 4.5 cm, weight 93.7 g., A round metallic object with an embossed decorative surface in gold tones set against a pale gray background, the object showing ornate raised designs including a small sculpted figure and flowing ornamental motifs, topped by a short cylindrical stem and a horizontal handle with darker brownish tips, the gold surface catching highlights and subtle shadows that emphasize the textured detailing.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A10_113

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88.3Mb (1.6Mb) / 17.1in x 20.0in / 5143 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Pocket watch Franciszek Gugenmus 1740–1820 watchmaker 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 2nd half 18th century Warsaw Poland Watch height 6.5 cm width 4.5 cm weight 93.7 g round metallic object embossed decorative surface gold tones set pale gray background object showing ornate raised designs small sculpted figure flowing ornamental motifs topped short cylindrical stem horizontal handle darker brownish tips gold surface catching highlights subtle shadows emphasize textured detailing.