Lot 2389: Kaiser Franz Joseph of Austria (1830 - 1916)

a golden pocket watch, presented to Bavarian Life Guard Hunter Weinberger of Munich, 1862
Spindle pocket watch produced in 18-carat gold. The inside cover with engraving "Geschenk v. Sr. M. dem Kayser Franz von Österreich 4.9.62 J. Weinberger Leibjäger" ("Gift of His Majesty Kaiser Franz of Austria 4 September 1862 [to] J. Weinberger Life Guard Hunter"), the inner lid with diverse punch marks, among which is "18 K". The dust cover labeled "a Cylindre" and "8 Rubins". The enameled clock face with Roman numerals. The watch has a massive chain of 333 fine yellow gold, as well as the original key, and is fully functional. Included is a copy of the marriage certificate for ducal Life Guard Hunter Johann Baptist Weinberger of Munich, as well as a birth certificate of his daughter. Weight of watch 39.44 g. Diameter 40 mm. Weight of the chain 16.22 g., length 29 cm.
This high-quality presentation pocket watch is emblematic of the high regard in which the Emperor held the hunt and his Life Guard Hunters.

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