DESCRIPTION:
Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, pocket chronometer, 15 jewels, key wind and set, gilt full plate movement with Earnshaw's spring detent escapement, free sprung cut bimetallic balance and gold timing screws in a sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, open face case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1862, and Roman numeral, single sunk, white enamel dial, gold spade and whip hands, serial #9702, 52mm.
CONDITION:
CASE: Minor dings and pin pricks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on inner surface of case; Crystal with minor scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairlines in enamel, light, 4:00, 7:00. HANDS: Minute repaired. MOVEMENT PLATES: Fine scratches on plate; Minor marks on balance cock foot at screw hole. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks) .
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
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