Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
Geneva, May 10, 2009
LOT 250
Arnold, Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, No. 8285. The case with London hallmarks for 1854-55. Fine, 18K yellow gold pocket watch. To be sold without reserve
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
USD 1,300 - 2,200 / EUR 1,000 - 1,600
Sold: CHF 1,680
C. Three-body, "pommes et filets", master mark AS (Alfred Stram), 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, ring-turned pillars, fusee and chain, maintaining power, lateral calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with gold and platinum screws, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, diamond endstone. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 48.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-24 |
Good Slightly chipped |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |