Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 137
CHA. FRODSHAM HUNTING CASED MINUTE REPEATER GOLD Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, "AD. Fmsz," By Appointment to the Queen, No. 08131. Very fine, hunting-cased, keyless, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold pocket watch. Made circa 1900.
HKD 24,000 - 40,000
USD 3,090 - 5,150 / CHF 3,065 - 5,085
Sold: HKD 43,750
Four-body, "bassine et filets", solid, polished, hinged gold cuvette, cover with engraved crest. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel spade hands. Cal. 20''', frosted gilt, 3/4-plate, 17 jewels with 4 in screwed châtons, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |