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Rectangular Silver Ladies' Wristwatch

Partially verified

This rectangular ladies' wristwatch, dated to circa 1930, features a case constructed from 800-standard silver. The timepiece is characterized by its Art Deco design, incorporating a dial with distinctive, large-format Arabic numerals and a manual winding movement. The case measures 10 mm by 25 mm and features a polished back stamped with '800' alongside a crescent moon and crown mark, standard German hallmarks of the period. The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap secured by a pin buckle, with a total strap length of 22 cm. The auction description notes that the watch is currently running and presents in a condition described as age-appropriate with minor signs of wear.

A rectangular lady's watch with an Art Deco dial and leather strap, viewed from the front-left angle.
A rectangular lady's watch with an Art Deco dial and leather strap, viewed from the front-left angle. — Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Wristwatch · Rectangular ladies' wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
554
Source-reported date
circa 1930
Source-reported place
Germany

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

Case and Hallmarks

The watch is housed in a rectangular case fabricated from 800-standard silver. The profile of the bezel displays a faceted or multi-angled geometry, consistent with decorative trends observed during the 1930s. The reverse of the case is polished.

The case back features specific hallmarks indicating its origin and material purity. The source documentation identifies the inclusion of the '800' fineness mark alongside the crescent moon and crown, which are standard German national hallmarks for silver items.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rectangular case made of 800/- silver”
  • “polished case back with "800", crescent moon, and crown”

Dial and Timekeeping

The dial is designed with a clear focus on the aesthetic presentation of the hour markers. It features bold, stylized Arabic numerals that wrap toward the center of the rectangular field. The hands are dark-toned and match the elongated proportions of the numerals.

Internally, the watch is powered by a manual winding movement. While the specific manufacturer of the movement is not cited in the auction materials, the watch is confirmed to be in working order at the time of the listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “distinctive Art Deco dial with bold Arabic numerals”
  • “manual winding movement”
  • “watch is running”

Condition and Configuration

The wristwatch is equipped with a brown leather strap that measures 22 cm in length, closed by a pin buckle.

The item is catalogued under lot 554 by Kunst- und Auktionshaus Quedlinburg.

Evidence for this section
  • “age-appropriate good condition with minor signs of wear”
  • “strap length 22 cm”

Open research questions

  • Are there hidden movement signatures under the dial plate?
  • Does the serial number on the case back correspond to a specific German watchmaking firm from the 1930s?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rectangular Silver Ladies' Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material800/- silver“Rectangular case made of 800/- silver”
Hallmarks800, crescent moon, and crown“polished case back with "800", crescent moon, and crown”
Dimensions10 x 25 mm“10 x 25 mm (HxW)”
MovementManual winding“manual winding movement”
StrapBrown leather with pin buckle“brown leather strap with pin buckle”
Datecirca 1930“circa 1930”
ConditionRunning with wear“age-appropriate good condition with minor signs of wear, watch is running”

Visible details

  • Octagonal or multi-faceted bezel edges
  • Bold, elongated Arabic numeral hour markers
  • Blued steel cathedral-style or lozenge hands
  • Tan/brown leather strap with exposed stitching

Research qualifications

  • Maker is unidentified in the source
  • Precise mechanical accuracy is not documented

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

Consulted source

Rectangular Art Deco Ladies' Wristwatch in Silver, circa 1930

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 14b56c14ae

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