English gold watch with power reserve indication Circa 1909

Gold full hunter lever with power reserve indication by Charles Frodsham
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A rare and fine English 18 Carat gold hunting cased free sprung keyless lever watch with power reserve indication, circa 1909. Gilt half plate movement, ratchet tooth lever escapement, free sprung, bi metallic compensation balance, diamond endstone, screw set jewels, reverse fusee, winding square to the fusee arbor and over the centre wheel to allow set up and testing prior to the casing, engraved signature medallions to the back-plate. 18 Carat gold plain polished cuvette. Silvered dial with engraved Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, sector for up-and-down indication, and blued steel spade hands. Heavy, plain case, Olivetted hand set push, thief proof bow, gold pendant and bow, all covers with maker’s mark HMF for Harrison Mill Frodsham. Dial signed and numbered, movement signed.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Signed: By Appointment to the King Chas Frodsham 115 New Bond Stt late of 84 Strand London
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This watch is an excellent example of the high-quality English watchmakers were producing before the First World War. The dial demonstrates continued creativity and the ability to produce attractive designs. The movement was supplied by Nicole Nielsen & Co and based on an ebauche supplied by Joseph Preston & Sons, Prescot, Lancashire. Nicole Nielsen was closely associated with Frodsham’s during the first part of the 20th Century.