6,555 CHF
Charles Frodsham, AD. Fmsz, 84 Strand, London, No. 02037, hallmarked 1862-63.Very fine and rare 18K gold early split-seconds watch with 24-hour power reserve indicator. Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned back cover, ree-ded band, gold hinged cuvette, split pushbutton in the pendant. Notes Until the invention of the so called "heart piece" by Henri-Féréol Nicole, an employee of Nicole & Capt, which was first shown at the London Exhibition of 1862, split seconds watches were based on the principle of two wheels held together by a long coiled elastic spring, invented by Joseph Thaddeux Winnerl about 1830. They are rare, found sometimes in Arnold, Dent and Frodsham watches.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-11-16
