Description: Antique 19th Century Frodsham 2 Day Marine Chronometer For Repair. This dates to around 1840. It measures 16cm W x 16cm D x 15cm H. It weighs 2390 grammes/ 2.4 Kg. The dial reads "Charles Frodsham 7 Pavement Finsbury Sq. No 1800". The dial has an upper power reserve indicator sub dial. The box lid has been removed and is missing. The glass is loose. There is no key. The chronometer does not work and will need to be repaired. There is a fairly extensive condition report: The balance and escape wheel arbors both have damaged pivots otherwise all components appear to be present with no other visible damage, however as we are unable to test the operation of the movement we cannot verify that detent etc are serviceable. The fusee chain is also currently detached from the fusee cone hence we cannot vouch for the condition of the mainspring. Mechanism otherwise appears to be in original albeit somewhat neglected condition. The dial has rubbing and discolouration to the silvering however the definition of the engraving is good and the hands are undamaged. The bowl is in sound original condition but with overall oxidation to the surface and a few bumps and scuffs commensurate with age and use; the glass is presently loose within the bezel. The box is original and is generally in sound condition. The back of the upper tier has a glued horizontal break across the centre and the brass plate to the front is probably a replacement. The front has a couple of fairly deep scratches and there is another to the right-hand side; the base panel is also a little loose. Otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age.
Price: 1350 GBP
Location: Herts.
End Time: 2024-11-19T17:52:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50.96 GBP
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Wood
Object Type: Chronometer
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Country/Region: United Kingdom
