Antique Fob Watch with Royal History
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Captain Sir Charles Fremantle Interest. A fine lady's antique fob watch, 15ct gold full hunter adorned with sapphire and diamonds, crown wind with Roman numerals. Engraved 'L.H.F. March 8th, 1892'. This piece belonged to Louisa Fremantle, daughter of Captain Fremantle who is noted as establishing the first British settlement on the Swan River in Western Australia. 3.5 cm high overall
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- Hunter - A hunter pocket watch is the type where the case includes a spring-hinged circular metal lid or cover, that closes over the glass face of the watch, protecting it from dust, scratches and other damage or debris. The majority of antique and vintage hunter-case watches have the lid-hinges at the 9 o?clock position, suiting the right handed user.
- Crown Wind - A winding method for a watch, using a knurled or fluted knob, located at 3 o'clock on a wristwatch and 12 o'clock on a pocketwatch.
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