43,700 HKD
Charles Frodsham, Chronomaker Maker, No. 03754, A.D. FMSZ, Hallmarked 1890. Fine 18ct. gold half hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, with black enamelled Roman numerals on the border of the dial aperture. White enamel by Willy, with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. 9—, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate with cylindrical pillars, 26 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condtion. Diam. 52 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1992-05-24