Arnold & Charles Frodsham

• gilt three-quarter plate lateral lever chain & fusee movement with bi-metalic compensation balance, gold screws, blued steel overcoil hairspring with index regulator, diamond endstone • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary dials for seconds, day and date indicators, blued steel spade hands • hinged 18k yellow gold case with engrine-turned reverse, milled band,

At the time of cataloging the movement is running with a visually healthy beat. The dial is in good condition with no chips or cracks. The case has light wear to the edges of the engine-turned reverse and a single dent to the band near the hinge on the lower edge. (the dent does not effect he closing of the case) The cuvette has various surface scratches that would be removed with a light polish. Overall it can be considered in good condition for the age. Please note the movement has not been tested for timekeepign for reliability and a serice/repair should be considred required at the buyers expense.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

With a winding key.

The watchmaker John Roger Arnold of 84 Strand, London, son of the famous British watchmaker John Arnold, died in 1943 and Charles Frodsham, who was still establishing himself in the industry at the time, took over the company. Charles Frodsham retained the business address and changed the name to J.R.Arnold and Frodsham (or simply Arnold and Frodsham) to take advantage of the Arnold’s reputation while promoting his own name. By 1858 Charles Frodsham had an excellent reputation and no longer required use of the Arnold name. The company of Charles Frodsham remains in business today and still holds a Royal warrant as supplier of clocks to the British Royal Family.