The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 145

Munsey & Co. Ltd, Cambridge, No. 10365, with London hallmarks for 1899.Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets", polished by Harrison Mill Frodsham (Master mark) the cover engraved with a coat of arms, the back with the monogram "G. K.". Hinged gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1903. D. Egg-shell enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "pear" hands. M. 19''', frosted and giltthree-quarter plate, 20 jewels in screwed settings for the going train, pointed tooth lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band.Signed on the movement.Diam. 54 mm.