Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 641

Arnold, Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London,No. 8285. The case with London hallmarks for 1854-55. Fine 18K gold pocket watch. To be sold without reserve

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

USD 1,400 - 2,300 / EUR 950 - 1,600

Sold: CHF 1,800

C. Three-body, "pommes", master mark AS, engine-turned back, reeded band. Fixed gold cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. M. 42,6 mm, hinged, three-quarter plate frosted gilt, ringturned pillars, fusee and chain, maintaining power, lateral calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original