Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 194
Charles Frodsham, By Appointment to the King, 115 New Bond Street, laie of 84, Strand, London, AD. FMSZ, No. 09190/12127, with London hallmarks for 1906. Extremely fine 18 ct. gold, keyless pocket chronometer with six minute tourbillon regulator, awarded a Class A Kew Certificate, with distinction "Especially Good" in October 1906, with a total of 84.3.
CHF 70,000 - 80,000
C. Double body, massive, "pomme et filets", polished, marked "H.M.F." (Harrison Mill Frodsham) with thief-proof swivel bow. Gold cuvette with a dedication dated 1912. D. White enamel by Willis, with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 20"', frosted and gilt, three-quarter plate, 20 jewels in screwed settings, lateral double roller lever escapement with gold wheel including the fourth wheel to reduce the speed of rotation from the more conventional one minute period, brassinvar Guillaume balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Six minute tourbillon regulator with Nicole Nielsen first type polished steel three equidistant arm carriage . Signed on the dial and back plate. In excellent condition. Diam. 60 mm.
