The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999
LOT 143
Arnold - Charles Frodsham, 81 Strand, London,No. 8157, with London hallmarks for 1856.Fine and unusual 18K gold hunting cased early keyless watch with special escapement.
CHF 3,000 - 3,500
C. Double body, massive, "demi-bassine et filets", engine-turned with ribbed band. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds on chapter "IX". Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19''' frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 13 jewels, single wheel duplex escapement with steel escape wheel, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Early form of stem winding.Signed on the dial and back plate.Diam. 49 mm.
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 - 14 |
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Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |