Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

LOT 207

Charles Frodsham & Co, By Appointment to H.M. The King, 27, South Molton Street, London, No. 2286. Made circa 1915. Very fine and rare, flame mahogany library timepiece.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 8,500 / USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 11,500

C. Flat top with glazed panel, molded entablature, glazed sides and front and back doors, step molded base and block feet, the whole veneered with well figured mahogany. D. Rectangular silvered with silvered inclined border, foliate engraved spandrels, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Rectangular brass plates with securing brackets, four turned pillars, fusee with chain, maintaining power, anchor escapement, large steel rod brass-bob pendulum with regulation nut, pendulum holdfast on the backplate. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 24.5 x 16.5 x 13.5 cm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

In December 1914, the main business of Charles Frodsham moved from 115 New Bond Street to 27, South Molton Street. The firm held three Royal Warrants at this time: His Majesty The King; H.R.H. The Prince of Wales; Her Majesty Queen Alexandra.