Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 26, 1991
LOT 205
Charles Frodsham, London, No 06233 A.D.FMSZ. 1881. Very rare and fine 18 ct gold hunting cased, keyless, fusee, minute repeating watch with upand- down indicator.
CHF 28,000 - 32,000
HKD 140,000 - 160,000
Sold: CHF 126,500
C. Massive and polished with swivel bow. D. White enamel with Roman numerals + subsidiary seconds and winding indicator. Blued steel spade hands. M. Gilt brass three quarter plate, 19 saphire jewels and two diamonds, fusee with disconnecting winding work, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, duo-in- uno helical balance spring,freesprung. Very good condition. Diam. 61 mm. Very few repeating watches were made with keyless fusee, with this example being of particularly large size.
