Contemporary, Limited Edition, Modern...
New York, Grand Havana Room, Apr 25, 2001
LOT 336
Parkinson & Frodsham, Change Alley, London, No. 6297, hallmarked 1880Very fine, 18K gold and enamel keyless minute repeating watch.
USD 4,000 - 5,000
C. four-body, "bassine et filets", the back with enameled monogram, hinged gold cuvette. D. black enamel, white Roman chapters, outer minute divisions, sunk auxiliary dial for the seconds. Polished steel "Spade" hands. M. 41.4 mm., 3/4 plate, 20 jewels, lateral English lever escapement with lift on the pallets, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance-spring with outer terminal curve, pin-set, repeating on gongs through a slide in the band.Dial and movement signedDiam. 51 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 |
Good |