Heavy English 18k gold chronometer pocket watch Circa 1824

Gold open faced pocket watch
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A heavy pocket watch chronometer by Frodsham London, circa 1824. An 18 K gold, casemaker William Webb, hallmarks London, pocket watch chronometer in manner of Earnshaw, chronometer balance with trapezoidal weights, helical hairspring, screwed gold chatons, main plate signed and numbered, original enamel dial, also signed and numbered, original hour gold hand, in working order.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 152 g
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Signed: Frodsham  London
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John Frodsham (1785-1849) was a gifted watchmaker. He was the grandson of the famous William Frodsham.
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Replaced minute hand, dial with fine hairline.