109th Auction

2023/11/18

Lot 46

Charles Frodsham
AD.Fmsz

An impressive London pocket chronometer with spring detent escapement and "DUO IN UNO" balance spring, in best movement design "AD.Fmsz"

Sold

estimated
20.00025.000 €
Price realized
11.300 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, engraved monogram on reverse side, case maker's punch mark "HMF" (Harrison Mill Frodsham), glazed movement.
Dial
Silvered, ground.
Movement
2/3 plate movement, optionally keywind or crownwind, chain/fusee, gold screw compensation balance, freesprung blued helical balance spring.
Case no.09792
Diam.60 mm
Circa1918
Ctry.England
Wt.200 g


The identifier AD.Fmsz on dial and movement signifies the highest movement quality produced by Frodsham from 1850 on.