Jacob Mayr, Augsburg, spindle-shaped pocket watch, c. 1710, with a cover case
Key facts
- Place of manufacture
- Augsburg
- Production time
- around 1710
- Jacob Mayr
- SPTU
Description
Jacob Mayr no. 1790, Augsburg: a rare spindle pocket watch with a cover case, circa 1710 The very finely worked movement with spindle escapement, chain and worm gear (the mainspring tension is adjusted via a separate worm gear mechanism (beneath the barrel)) An exceptionally finely crafted, Baroque, fire-gilded spindle-wound case, marked on the plate: Jacob Mayr 1790 (no.) (Jacob Mayr I of Augsburg, born 1648 – died 1714), the movement starts running immediately whilst being wound. (No guarantee of long-term operation or accuracy) The dial and the minute hand were added at a later date. Matching case and outer case; the inner case is marked ID and a wild boar’s head hallmark; the outer case is unmarked. Diameter: 51 mm Inner case: 42 mm Weight: 93.7 g DHL postage: 7.50 euros