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Click here to subscribeA GREEN SINGLE STONE SET ROSE GOLD DRESS RING the oval cabochon cut stone approx. 13mm x 12mm, bezel set plain polished rose gold shank, assessed as 9ct gold, ring size T, gross weight approx. 4.1 grams Condition Report : Condition: good overall, thinning to shank Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A TURQUOISE OVAL CLUSTER YELLOW GOLD RING the central oval cabochon cut turquoise approx. 10mm x 5mm, surround of small round cabochon cut turquoise, plain polished yellow shank, assessed as a minimum of 14ct gold, ring size N, gross weight 3.6 grams Condition Report : Condition: very good, minor wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A 9CT GOLD SYNTHETIC BLUE SPINEL SINGLE STONE DRESS RING the large light blue synthetic spinel approx. 15mm diameter, four claw set to a yellow gold shank, unmarked, assessed as 9ct gold, ring size Q, gross weight 5.5 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, no obvious damage or repair, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A SAPPHIRE SINGLE STONE 18 CARAT GOLD RING WITH DIAMOND SET SHOULDERS the oval blue sapphire approx. 10mm x 8mm, four small round brilliant cut diamonds, two each side, claw setting to hallmarked 18 carat yellow gold shank, ring size K, gross weight 3.7 grams Condition Report : Condition: very good, very minor wear and tear Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A BLUE TOPAZ SINGLE STONE SET 9 CARAT GOLD WISHBONE RING ring size O, gross weight 3.2 grams Condition Report : Condition: good overall, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
TWO 9 CARAT GOLD GENTS RINGS comprising one rose gold oval front signet ring, split shank, weight 2.3 grams and a plain yellow gold domed head band ring, plain polished, unmarked, assessed as 9 carat gold, ring size P, note head filled, gross weight 3.9 grams Condition Report : Condition: both as found Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
TWO GARNET SET DRESS RINGS comprising a boat shaped head with seven cut garnets, ring size T, gross weight 2.5 grams, and a garnet three stone 8 carat gold band ring, marked 333, gypsy style settings, scroll engraved shoulders, ring size M ½, gross weight 2.6 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, no obvious damage or repair, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A 22 CARAT GOLD WEDDING BAND plain D profile, 6mm, ring size Q, gross weight 5.1 grams Condition Report : Condition: no damage or repair, scratches and wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A 9 CARAT GOLD PLAIN WEDDING BAND D profile with beaded edges, 5mm wide, ring size W, gross weight 2.4 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, no damage or repair, scratches wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A CARNELIAN SET YELLOW GOLD SIGNET RING cushion shaped tablet of carnelian to a plain polished traditional form signet ring, unmarked, assessed as 9 carat gold, ring size R, gross weight 2.9 grams Condition Report : Condition: very good Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A 9 CARAT GOLD GRADUATING BAND RING gypsy set with five small rubies, ring size O, gross weight 2.0 grams Condition Report : Condition: good overall, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
THREE YELLOW GOLD STONE SET CROSSOVER RINGS comprising a blue stone set ring, unmarked, assessed as 9 carat gold, ring size Q, gross weight 2.3 grams and two 9 carat gold two stone crossover rings, one ring size H, the other shank as found, gross weight 2.3 grams Condition Report : Condition: blue stone ring good, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A DIAMOND THREE STONE CROSSOVER 18 CARAT GOLD RING three small illusion set round cut diamonds, ring size M, gross weight 2.4 grams Condition Report : Condition: good overall, wear and tear Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
TWO 9 CARAT GOLD SIGNET RINGS comprising a small rose gold gypsy set with a small round brilliant cut diamond, unmarked, assessed as 9 carat gold, ring size H, gross weight 3.4 grams, and a 9 carat gold bloodstone set small signet ring, ring size O, gross weight 2.7 grams Condition Report : Condition: both as found Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A 9 CARAT GOLD GENTS SIGNET RING cushion shaped head (no inscription), ring size V, gross weight 5.3 grams Condition Report : Condition: very good, minor wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A DIAMOND SOLIATIRE 18 CARAT GOLD RING the round brilliant cut diamond rub over set, weighing approx. 0.20 carat, ring size P, gross weight approx. 2.2 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A DIAMOND SOLITAIRE 14 CARAT GOLD RING with small diamonds to shoulders, the round brilliant cut diamond approx. 0.20 carat, claw set, ring size L ½, gross weight 1.5 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
AN 18 CARAT GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND ROUND CLUSTER RING the round cut blue sapphire approx. 4mm diameter, surround of small round 8 cut diamonds, ring size N, gross weight 4.1 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, no obvious damage or repair Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
AN 18 CARAT GOLD HALF ETERNITY RING the front channel set section comprising eight small round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight stamped to inside shank 33 points, ring size N, gross weight 2.5 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A DIAMOND SOLITAIRE 18 CARAT GOLD RING the round brilliant cut diamond weighing approx. 0.20 carat, claw setting, ring size J, gross weight 1.9 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A DIAMOND THREE STONE 9 CARAT GOLD RING three small round brilliant cut diamonds, illusion set, ring size P, gross weight 1.8 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A DIAMOND SOLITAIRE 18 CARAT WHITE GOLD RING the illusion set round brilliant cut diamond weighing approx. 0.15 carat, ring size J, gross weight 2.2 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A 22 CARAT GOLD PLAIN WEDDING BAND the D profile heavy gage wedding band 5mm wide, hallmarked 22 carat gold, London 1923, ring size Q, gross weight 13.2 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, no damage or repair, scratches, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
AN 18 CARAT GOLD PLAIN WEDDING BAND of D profile section 3mm wide, hallmarked 18 carat gold, ring size N ½, weight approx. 4.7 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, no damage or repair, scratches, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A 9 CARAT GOLD WHITE STONE SET SOLITAIRE DRESS RING claw settings hallmarked 9 carat gold, ring size G ½, gross weight 3.1 grams Condition Report : Condition: good overall, one claw twisted, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A SYNTHETIC BLUE SAPPHIRE AND CUBIC ZIRCONIA OVAL CLUSTER 9 CARAT GOLD RING ring size N ½, gross weight 2.9 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, no obvious damage or repair, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
AN EMERALD AND WHITE STONE CLUSTER 9 CARAT GOLD DRESS RING ring size O, gross weight 2.3 grams, together with a 9 carat gold 9 stone half eternity ring, total gross weight 3.3 grams Condition Report : Condition: dress ring good overall, eternity worn thin, abrasion to all stones Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A LARGE SMOKY QUARTZ SINGLE STONE 9 CARAT GOLD DRESS RING the rectangular cut corner smoky quartz approx. 18mm x 15mm, four claw set to plain polished yellow gold shank, unmarked, assessed as 9 carat gold, ring size R, gross weight 10.8 grams Condition Report : Condition: good, no obvious damage or repair, wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A SAPPHIRE SINGLE STONE GOLD RING the rectangular cushion shaped mixed cut blue sapphire measuring approx. 8.7mm x 6.6mm, weighing approx. 2.50 carat, four claw set, ridged white shoulders to a plain polished D profile yellow shank, unmarked, assessed as 18 carat gold Condition Report : Condition: very good, no obvious damage or repair Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A TURQUOISE SET 9 CARAT GOLD BRACELET with bolt ring fastener, gold spheres each set with four small turquoise, also containing a yellow gold pig charm and a yellow metal bull charm, gross weight excluding bull charm 6.1 grams Condition Report : Condition: good overall, no obvious damage or repair, all turquoise in tact Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
THREE GOLD RINGS comprising a 9 carat gold plain wedding band, a 9 carat gold signet ring, combined weight approx. 4.8 grams, and a Victorian 15 carat gold sapphire set ring (note one stone missing), weighing approx. 2.5 grams Condition Report : Condition: as found Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
Extensive Medal Group to the Webb Family consisting 1914/15 Star named “M1-09159 Pte H R Webb ASC”. Silver War medal and Victory medal named “M1-09159 Cpl H R Webb ASC”. Special LS & GC with Long Service bars for “1939” and “1943” named “Henry R Webb”. Mounted as worn ... County of Buckinghamshire warrant card ... Bucks Special Constabulary tubular whistle ... Tubular whistle ... His youngest son’s Queen Elizabeth GSM with bar “Malaya” named to “238803 A.C.I. G F Webb RAF” in box of issue . Gold signet ring ... Silver thimble. Good complete set.
the collar with a central row of six rubover set octagonal faceted amethysts, 18 x 15mm, separated by decorated bars, attached to a double curb chain, length 43cm, unhallmarked yellow metal, stamped '14k', weight 53.7g, together with a ring set with a central claw set oval faceted amethyst, estimated approximate weight 1.50ct, flanked by two eight cut diamonds either side, size Q½, unmarked yellow and white metal, tested as 18ct gold, weight 4.2g (2)
the first, a carved half hoop ring with a central oval faceted sapphire, estimated approximate weight 0.50ct, flanked by two eight cut diamonds and further set with two smaller oval faceted sapphires, size K½, Birmingham hallmarks for 18ct gold, weight 6.2g; the second, a gypsy style sapphire and diamond half hoop ring, with a star set central sapphire flanked by two smaller old cut diamonds, in turn flanked by two smaller sapphires, tapered shoulders, size L½, unhallmarked yellow metal stamped '18CT', weight 5.4g (2)
with two golden pearls 12 and 10.9mm in diameter of strong and natural colour forming the head and body, the yellow metal embellishments tested as 18ct gold, as does the unmarked yellow cable wire terminating in a bolt ring catch and also a push-through silicone fastening to allow for the removal of the pendant, overall length 44cm, height of the snowman including the pendant loop 3cm, gross weight 7gFootnote: Pearls from the Pinctada Maxima oysters and especially the gold lipped variety are mainly produced in Oceania and produce one pearl per oyster every 1-2 years, with a size range typically from 8 to 14mm. These wild oysters are found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, The Philippines, and Vietnam. With a superlative nacre quality, including high transparency and colour overtone known as 'orient', these pearls produce cream, yellow, white and natural gold colour pearls.
the collar comprising of fourteen bars each set with two rows of rose cut diamonds interspaced with slightly graduating pearls, to a central round plaque set with a 6mm pearl within a rose cut diamond border, hinged ring supporting the detachable pendant comprising of a central oval cabochon rock crystal 31 x 19mm surrounded by a foliate border of seed pearls and rose cut diamonds, suspended from a rose cut diamond bow topped with a pearl and diamond set hook bale, length of the collar 40cm, the pendant 6.6cm, unmarked yellow and white metal tested as 15ct gold with silver settings, gross weight 43.1g, presented in the original fitted case by Joseph Hemming
the solid rope link chain with bolt ring fastening, unmarked tested as 14ct gold, length 160cm, weight 57.3g, supporting a rose coloured circular double sided open glazed locket with fixed bale, verso with hinged cover, 3.5cm in diameter, unmarked tested to at least 9ct gold, weight 13g (2)Footnote: Provenance: Formerly the property of Gigi Crompton (Richter), thence by direct descent
of oval form, the front, 'VR' monogrammed and set with old cut diamonds and emeralds under a coronet set with old cut diamonds, emeralds and rubies, glazed interior with a portrait miniature of Queen Victoria and personal engraving, 'To Lady Victoria Scott, on her marriage Feb y, 23 1865 from Victoria R', jump ring bale fitting, verso plain, length including bale 5 x 3cm, unmarked yellow metal tested as 18ct gold, weight 34.1g, cased by S.J PhillipsFootnote: Provenance: By direct descent to the current vendor Victoria Alexandria Montagu-Douglas-Scott (1844 - 1938) was born 20 November in Dalkeith Castle to Walter Francis Montagu-Douglas-Scott, 5th Duke of Buccleuch and Charlotte Anne Thynne. She was one of eight bridesmaids at the wedding of Edward, Prince of Wales, and Princess Alexandra, daughter of the King of Denmark, which took place on 10th March 1863 in St George's chapel at Windsor Castle. Princess Alexandra's wedding dress was the first in British royal history to be photographed whilst being worn. She married Schomberg Henry Kerr, 9th Marquess of Lothian on the 23rd February 1865, and the locket, gifted to her by Queen Victoria who was a great friend of her mother, Charlotte, Duchess of Buccleuch, would have been a lasting memento of this occasion.
c1840, the unsigned silver coloured floral dial, 42mm diameter, with rose gold coloured Roman numerals, blued spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and dot minute track, signed front loading mechanical key wind fusée movement number 4808 under a removable brass dustcover, case, 48mm diameter, by Josiah Barnett & William Waters, London 1844, stamped inside 4808, verso plain and polished, gross weight 117.4g; to an unhallmarked 'Albert' watch chain, tests as silver, comprising three sections each of two rows of rope style chain spaced with a hollow ball and terminating in a trigger catch and jump ring, from which is attached a dumbbell style T bar and a short length of matching chain terminating in a tassel and a spring loaded watch key in a silver hexagonal tube by G E Walton & Co Ltd (George Edwin Walton), Birmingham 1888, overall length 34cm, gross weight 42.8g (2)
c1884, the unsigned white dial, 45mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, gold coloured spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed front loading key wind mechanical fusée movement number 23201, additionally marked 'Mid Calder' with engraved balance cock under a brass dust cover, case, 50mm diameter with London hallmarks for Sterling silver numbered 207 12, verso plain with a belted and vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, gross weight 119.5g and presented with the winding keyCondition report: William Gray was a Scottish watchmaker, born in 1823, and worked in the town of Mid Calder, about 15 miles west of Edinburgh where he lived with his wife, 14 years his junior, and 4 children.
the first, an Edwardian seed pearl and diamond target and bar brooch with applied wire decoration, pin and hook fitting with safety chain, length 4.5cm, Chester hallmarks for 15ct gold, 1905; the second, a Victorian seed pearl and rose cut diamond scroll design ring, split shoulders, plain shank, size O½, Chester hallmarks for 18ct gold, 1897; the third, a five stone graduated seed pearl ring, the pearls grain set in a communal navette shaped sunken setting, size N, Birmingham hallmarks for 18ct gold, date letter lacking, gross weight 11.5g (3)
c1914, the signed white dial, 42mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, gold coloured spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed crown wind mechanical movement number 4301077 with onion shaped winder, case, 48mm diameter, verso with engine turned engraving around a belted and vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, liveried interior with London import marks for Sterling silver, numbered 5343869, the cuvette similarly numbered, gross weight 84.4g
c1920, the signed white dial, 42mm diameter, with black Arabic numerals and an inner ring of red Arabic numerals recording 12 - 24 hours, gold coloured moon hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed mechanical crown wind movement number 718326 H5 stamped with dial patent number 55231, pumpkin shaped winder and hand setting button at 11 o'clock, case, 50mm diameter with milled edge, verso with engine turned decoration around a vacant circular cartouche, interior signed with Swiss markings for 14ct gold, numbered 777738, the cuvette similarly marked, 73.9g gross
c1919, the unsigned white dial, 42mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed 17 jewel 'Prima' crown wind mechanical movement, number 2349730, with snail cam regulator and onion shaped winder, case by Dennison, 50mm diameter, numbered 191051, with Birmingham hallmarks for 9ct gold, the cuvette similarly marked, gross weight 91g
c1930, the unsigned white dial, 45mm diameter, with black Arabic numerals, blued spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed but unnumbered crown wind mechanical movement, case, 50mm diameter, liveried and with Swiss marks for 18ct gold, number 1634378, cuvette similarly numbered, verso monogrammed, gross weight 84.5g
c1929, the signed white dial, 41mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, hinged and signed front loading crown wind mechanical movement number 467093 with pictorially decorated ratchet wheel, crown wheel engraved 'Tempus Fugit', and winding bridge engraved 'jewelled', under a polished nickel dust cover, with pumpkin shaped winder, case, 48mm, by Dennison, numbered 467093, with Birmingham hallmarks for 9ct gold, gross weight 87.6g and presented in the original cardboard box and with the original guarantee paperwork dated 12/12/1932Footnote: The name 'Russell' has been associated with watchmaking in Lancashire since the early 19th century and Thomas Russell (1780-1830) was the founding father of this 6 generation watchmaking dynasty. Having changed premises a number of times, in 1877 the business moved to Cathedral Works, 12 Church Street, Liverpool, with extra workplaces at Piccadilly in London and Toronto in Canada. In 1880, they were listed as “watch and chronometer producers and machine made keyless lever and jewellery retailers” and moreover, “by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh and the Admiralty”. At this time, the wealth of Liverpool exceeded that of London and the company became extremely successful and well known as producers of fine quality timepieces. The company ceased trading in 1994.
c1853, the signed white dial, 45mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed front loading key wind mechanical fuseé movement number 14452 with engraved balance cock under a brass dust cover, case, 50mm diameter with London hallmarks for 18ct gold, numbered 11452, verso with floral engraving around a belted and vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, gross weight 95g and presented with the winding key
the chain of graduating part marked rolled curb links, one end terminating in a swivel catch, the other with bolt ring fastening supporting a miniature folding knife and fob seal engraved with a thistle, with the T bar located 6.5cm from that end, Birmingham hallmarks for 9ct gold, 1890, overall length 36cm and gross weight 45.8g
c1897, the cream coloured dial, 36mm diameter, with black italic Arabic numerals, gold coloured spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, crown wind mechanical movement with swan neck regulator, the bridge marked 'Grand Prix Paris 1900' and with pumpkin shaped winder, slimline case numbered 42275 with Swiss marks for 18ct gold, in addition to German 'Reichskrone und Sonne' (crown within a circle) mark, 'PD' import marks and London import marks for 18ct gold, sponsor marked for Stockwell & Company, gross weight 55gFootnote: In the 19th and for most of the 20th century, different countries had different regulations with regard to the testing and marking of precious metal items before sale. So, it is not uncommon for items to be marked in the country of origin, and then remarked at the country of destination. In this example, the watch was made in Switzerland and has Swiss markings, but was also destined for Germany, so was marked with German import marks. Later it was imported into Britain by Stockwell & company and so bears British import hallmarks, too.
c1897, the unsigned white dial, 40mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed mechanical crown wind movement number 14452 with pumpkin shaped winder and hand setting button at 11 o'clock, case, 48mm diameter, by John Woodman, with London hallmarks for 18ct gold, numbered 452, the cuvette similarly marked, verso with an engraved monogram, gross weight 106.7g and presented in a contemporary fitted case and with a slender base metal chain with 18ct gold T bar attachment
c1926, the signed white dial, 42mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed 7 jewel crown wind mechanical movement number 26887218, signed 'Traveller', full hunting case by Dennison, model 'Regular' numbered 341556, with Birmingham hallmarks for 9ct gold, the cuvette similarly marked and with presentation engraving, front lid monogrammed, gross weight 97.3g
c1936, the white dial, 42mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, crown wind mechanical movement number 185843 with pumpkin shaped winder, full hunting case by Dennison, model 'Eclipse', 50mm diameter, numbered 35799 with Birmingham hallmarks for 9ct gold, the cuvette similarly marked, gross weight 85.3g
the ornately decorated trace link chain terminating in a swivel catch marked '10ct', and jump ring, the midway point supporting the T bar from a short section of plain jump rings, overall length 36cm and weight 39.6g, together with two gold cased fob seals, the first with rectangular cornelian base and ornate enclosed surround, the second with oval deep blue glass base intaglio cut with the bust of a gentleman, with an open strapwork case and attached cornelian coloured striated glass T bar (3)
c1900, the front lid with blue enamel Roman numerals and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed white dial, additionally marked '08764 AD. Fmsz', 42mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, blued double swell spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed crown wind mechanical movement with diamond end stone, top plate marked 'by appointment to the Queen 115 New Bond Street late of 84 Strand London number 08764', the raised area over the barrel engraved with a scroll pattern, hand setting button at 4 o'clock and onion shaped winder, case, 50mm diameter, by Harrison Mill Frodsham, numbered 08764 and with London hallmarks for 18ct gold, the cuvette similarly marked, gross weight 137.5gFootnote: Charles Frodsham was a distinguished English horologist, founding his business in the 1840s. From 1884, he traded as Charles Frodsham & Co, which remains in existence as the longest continuously trading firm of chronometer manufacturers in the world. At the Great Exhibition in 1851, he was awarded a first-class medal for his timekeepers. The firm won fourteen further medals and honours at the major international exhibitions over the rest of the nineteenth century. The coded letters 'AD Fmsz' can be seen on the dials and movements on many Frodsham watches. This cryptogram corresponds to '1850', the year Charles produced his new caliper watch, and was used thereafter as a sign of the highest quality. The fact that diamond was used as the endstone seems to confirm this. This is an outstanding example of British Victorian horology at its best, housed in a heavyweight, finely made case.
the first, an open-faced example by Dimier Frères & Cie, the unsigned white dial, 40mm diameter with skeletonised Arabic numerals and hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed 15 jewel crown wind mechanical movement with pumpkin shaped winder, case, 48mm diameter by Dennison, model 'Moon', numbered 831623, the cuvette similarly numbered; the second, an open-faced example by Waltham, c.1896, the unsigned white dial, 42mm diameter, with black Arabic numerals, gold coloured spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed crown wind mechanical movement with pumpkin shaped winder number 6684991, case, 52mm diameter by the Crescent Watch Case company, numbered 657559, the cuvette similarly numbered; the third, a full hunter by Waltham, c.1898, the unsigned white dial with black Roman numerals, gold coloured spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed crown wind mechanical movement number 8771962, with onion shaped winder, full hunting case, 52mm diameter by Dennison, numbered 737, the cuvette similarly numbered (3)
c1934, the signed white dial, 40mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, gold coloured spade hands, subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock and chemin de fer chapter ring, signed mechanical crown wind movement engraved 'The Field, Best London Make' number Y6964 with hand setting button at 4 o'clock, full hunting case, 50mm diameter, exterior engraved with a monogram, interior with London hallmarks for 9ct gold, numbered 3177, the cuvette similarly marked, gross weight 92.2g, presented in the original fitted case and accompanied by a slender 9ct gold rolled curb link 'double Albert' watch chain, each link stamped '9 375', terminating in two swivel catches and with free running hallmarked T bar, overall length 37.5cm, and weight 14.4g (2)
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