DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Parkinson & Frodsham, London, 49mm, 18K original demi-HC with dark cobalt blue enamel hour chapter, inner surface of snap back bearing London hallmarks for 1873, rear of case is engraved with the phrase "Druste Et Droit" ("right and just" in French) over the image of a whippet holding a fleur-de-lis, case back also with monogram initials, SW-button-set, WE-SSD, fully capped lever escapement, 19J, gilt mvt, s#3841 with matched case serial. Gross weight of assembled watch 67.5 dwt (104.9 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO apart from winding mechanism not disengaging while setting, excellent plus mvt condition overall, FS on plate from winding wheel to edge, mild oxide spots on winding/setting steelwork; dial with hl at right side, hl at 11; fine hour and minute hands with mild surface rust, seconds hand is missing except for rusted tube remaining on pinion; case shows light wear, typical MFS, no dents or dings, small bits of enamel loss to chapter, good rear engraving detail; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystals.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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