[HENRY] FRODSHAM, LIVERPOOL, A TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER, No. 2413, CIRCA 1840
the 4in. silvered dial signed, inscribed and numbered Frodsham, Successor to / Parkinson & Frodsham / MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY / South Castle St. Liverpool, 2413 [one number obliterated above], radial champlevé Roman numerals, gold hour and minute hands, spotted brass plates with separate bridge for the spring barrel, fusée and chain, bi-metallic "Z-type" balance with cylindrical temperature weights, rating nuts and auxiliary compensation, Earnshaw-type footed spring detent escapement, counter-numbered bowl, gimbal-mounted within three tier brass-bound mahogany box with signature plaque (later) and inset handles, approximately -- 7½in. (19cm.) square

Condition Report

Dial generally good, some small scratches and number obliterated above engraved number, glass scratched, movement in going order but would benefit from cleaning, box generally good overall, signature plaque probably later.

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