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Curt Riedel silver pocket watch

Partially verified

This men's pocket watch is a creation of the watchmaker Curt Riedel, produced between 1897 and 1899 at the Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte. The timepiece features a silver case manufactured by Max Gutkaes of Glashütte. It is preserved as an exhibit in the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Glashütte. The watch is currently held in the collection of the aforementioned museum, where it represents the specific output of the school's students and local case makers during that era of German horological history.

The internal case cover of the Curt Riedel pocket watch, showing the engraved inscription 'Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte i. S.' and decorative floral flourishes.
The internal case cover of the Curt Riedel pocket watch, showing the engraved inscription 'Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte i. S.' and decorative floral flourishes. — Derbrauni, Wikimedia Commons. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
commons.wikimedia.org
Category
Pocket watch · Men's pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Curt Riedel
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1897–1899
Source-reported place
Germany
Source-reported serial
1 160

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Construction and Design

The pocket watch is described as a silver-cased men's timepiece. The case was produced by Max Gutkaes in Glashütte, a notable regional supplier of cases for the local industry.

The watch includes a winding crown positioned at the top of the case. Its construction reflects the output of the Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte, serving as a material example of the standards taught and practiced at the school during the late 19th century. The piece is kept in the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Glashütte.

Evidence for this section
  • “Silberne Herrentaschenuhr Nr. 1 160 von Curt Riedel”
  • “Gehäuse Max Gutkaes, Glashütte”

Identification and Provenance

The watch is identified by the serial number 1 160. It is attributed to the period of 1897 to 1899, coinciding with its production at the Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte. The inscription engraved on the watch identifies the institution and links the object directly to the school's historical operations.

As an exhibit in the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Glashütte, the watch is catalogued as part of the museum's collection of regional horological history. The source explicitly lists the institution where the object resides and provides the specific serial identification.

Evidence for this section
  • “Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte, 1897–1899”
  • “Nr. 1 160 von Curt Riedel”
  • “Im Deutschen Uhrenmuseum Glashütte”

Inscriptions and Marks

The internal case cover displays an elegant cursive engraving that specifies the place of manufacture as the Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte. This mark is surrounded by a stylized floral pattern that extends across the surface, indicating the involvement of skilled engravers in the finishing of the watch case.

The markings provide a clear record of the maker, the school of origin, and the case manufacturer. The serial number 1 160 is noted in the source material, ensuring the watch is uniquely identifiable within the records of the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum Glashütte.

Evidence for this section
  • “Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte, 1897–1899”
  • “Silberne Herrentaschenuhr Nr. 1 160 von Curt Riedel”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used within the serial number 1 160?
  • Are there additional engravings on the dial or movement bridges indicating student attribution?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Curt Riedel silver pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCurt Riedel“Curt Riedel”
SchoolDeutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte“Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte”
Date1897–1899“1897–1899”
Serial Number1 160“Nr. 1 160”
Case MakerMax Gutkaes“Gehäuse Max Gutkaes”
MaterialSilver“Silberne”

Visible details

  • Case back features an elaborate floral scroll engraving surrounding an inscription.
  • The internal dust cover or case inner bears a decorative script inscription.
  • The winding crown is a prominent metal component at the 12 o'clock position.
  • The watch is displayed on a clear synthetic stand in a museum setting.

Research qualifications

  • The exact extent of the movement's original components versus later replacements is not detailed.
  • The functionality of the watch is not explicitly confirmed by the documentation provided.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Curt Riedel silver men's pocket watch, Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Glashütte, 1897–1899

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record fb77131cb4

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