English 18K gold keyless wind pocket chronometer Circa 1856
- Kenmerk
- BB0915
- Diameter
- 50 mm
- Estimate
- € 3.500 - 7.000
- Price sold
- € 3.000
Gold open faced chronometer
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An English 18 carat gold open faced keyless wind chronometer pocket watch made by Frodsham in Liverpool, circa 1856. The gilt ¾ plate movement with an Earnshaw style spring detent escapement, free sprung cut and compensated bimetallic balance, gold compensation screws, helical balance spring and diamond end stone. White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued steel spade hands. The polished case with a vacant cartouche on the back, stamped R.R. and an indistinct London Hallmark for 1856. Dial signed, case numbered, movement signed and numbered. Comes with the original winding key.
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An English 18 carat gold open faced keyless wind chronometer pocket watch made by Frodsham in Liverpool, circa 1856. The gilt ¾ plate movement with an Earnshaw style spring detent escapement, free sprung cut and compensated bimetallic balance, gold compensation screws, helical balance spring and diamond end stone. White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued steel spade hands. The polished case with a vacant cartouche on the back, stamped R.R. and an indistinct London Hallmark for 1856. Dial signed, case numbered, movement signed and numbered. Comes with the original winding key.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: Frodsham late Parkinson & Frodsham Liverpool
Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: Frodsham late Parkinson & Frodsham Liverpool
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Parkinson & Frodsham was founded in 1801 by William James Frodsham, son of William Frodsham the Younger and William Parkinson. The company was established at 4 Change Alley, Cornhill in London. They specialized in making pocket and marine chronometers. Their business location was ideal for this because the coffee houses in the neighbourhood were often visited by captains, merchants and sales representatives of foreign trading houses who came to conduct their transactions. Very soon, Parkinson & Frodsham not only supplied the British Admiralty with their watches but also exported them to the whole of Northern Europe. Even several expeditions were equipped with their timepieces.
Signed: Frodsham late Parkinson & Frodsham Liverpool
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