CHARLES FRODSHAM, LONDON | A VERY FINE GOLD OPEN-FACED SIX MINUTE TOURBILLON WATCH1904, NO. 09072

• Movement: best quality gilded ¾ plate, the lever escapement mounted within a six-minute tourbillon carriage with polished steel bridges, signed and numbered Chas. Frodsham AD Fmsz, By Appointment to H.M. The King, 115 New Bond Street, Late of 84 Strand, London, 09072 and with shields for Royal Warrant and a medal of honour for France, Russia, and Italy• Dial: T. J. Willis type ‘Venetian’ enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer ring calibrated for minutes, subsidiary seconds, signed Chas. Frodsham 09072 AD Fmsz • Case: large 18ct gold, polished finish, centre of the back with blue enamel monogram, gold hand-set button with protective shoulders, plain polished gold cuvette, case hallmarked London 1904 and cuvette and back with maker’s mark HMF for Harrison Mill Frodsham, pendant with maker's mark A.B.

Reinhard Meis, Das Tourbillon, 1986, p.345

Dial: Bezel not removed during cataloguing but there do not appear to be any cracks visible through crystal. Case: With light scuffs, slight wear to bow from past chain use. Pendant maker's mark slightly rubbed but appears to be AB. Movement: Running at time of cataloguing and appears to be in good condition.
"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."

Accompanied by a Charles Frodsham and Co Certificate of Origin confirming the watch entered into their stock in 1904. It is interesting to note that the manufacturing records state that this watch was originally tested in a silver case at Kew and was found to have achieved 83 marks in December 1904. The watch was then transferred to a gold case made by Nicole Nielson in April 1905.