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Igor, I see you have received some help from Peter already. From his information, he is likely using the same reference I have (Abeler).
Yes, the watch was signed as Johann(e) Paull Pfleger of Augsburg - the other spelling Peter used, "Johann (aka Hans) Paul(us) Pfleger" is from Abeler's entry, probably based on the way this maker's name was signed on the table clock mentioned by Abeler in his book. Spellings of names often varied a bit on clocks and watches from those times. And of course, there was no nation of Germany at the time so Augsburg would have simply been part of Bayern (Bavaria).
Your watch is interesting because it is German from late 17C, quite small and has 3-trains. If in original condition, such a watch would be very important. Even in its modified condition, the watch is still important because there are very few watches of this kind from that period and the work itself is quite complex and well-executed.
It's unfortunate it has been modified but not everyone recognized and respected such quality of work in the old days. From the lower quality appearance of the modifications, I estimate the cock, regulator and replaced countwheel were installed between 1750 and 1780 by a second or third owner. I do not believe the first owner would have allowed this watch to be marred by such lower quality workmanship. Some of the wheels also show a different colour of brass and may be replacements but appear to be in keeping with the rest of the wheels. The watch may also have been damaged in an accident or may have been lost and acquired by someone else who could not afford top-class workmanship and just wanted to get the watch working.
The modifications are merely functional and are several grades below the workmanship of the original maker. However, the watch probably worked well because its owners sought to have it serviced. Judging by the large protective caps around the winding holes, the winding holes in the bell and pierced case were probably added later. It would have been rather silly to do all the fret work only to plaster 2 large caps over the intricate design. Owners were expected to admire the fretwork and open the back cover to wind the movement. An outer case would have been used to protect the watch. The outer cases were often decorated with silver inlay and tortoiseshell during that period.
The dial appears to be a replacement, rather sloppily applied with screws. But at least its size appears to match the movement. The brass(?) alarm disc may have been an attempt to match the style of the chapter ring as the style of the numbering looks similar but the engraving is not as refined as the champlevé markings on the silver champlevé dial. And of course, the alarm disc should probably have been "champlevé silver" like the chapter ring and not "engraved brass".
IMO, this is a very nice collector's piece. If you are wondering about where to find a watchmaker to service and restore this watch, I would suggest someone in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands or Germany. Try this weblink -> The Horology Source. Proper restoration will not be cheap but if done with 1st class workmanship you will not have problems finding a buyer - a German (Bavarian) buyer would likely be the most appreciative.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful watch with us!
Michael
19.06.2009, 21:51
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