DESCRIPTION:
Charles Frodsham, London, a large gold lever fusee pocket watch, 19 jewels, key wind and set gilt plate movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, diamond endstone and gold timing screws in an 18 karat, reeded edge, engine turned and engraved hunting case with presentation on gold cuvette and with additional name engraved inside case back, and Roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial, blued steel spade and whip hands, serial #02382, 58mm, 161.1g TW, c1865.
CONDITION:
CASE: A few shallow dents; Minor dings; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Minor scratches and minor dent on cuvette; Engine turning and engraving with moderate wear; Front cover with gap at band when closed; Bow worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light. HANDS: Loss to color and oxide, minute. MOVEMENT PLATES: Minor scratches on plate; Regulator with minor oxide; Two plate screws replaced; A few screws with minor oxide; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), low balance amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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