Parkinson & Frodsham Change Alley London No. 2809
chronometer for the Navy, c. 1830
Case: brass, gilt, partly stainless steel, gimbal mount, locking mechanism
Movement: key wind-up, chain and fusee, chronometer escapement, heavy compensation balance, cylindrical hairspring, diamond cap, blued screws
Dial: silver-coloured, Roman numerals, small second, power reserve index
Accessories: partially glazed mahogany box with ivory inlays, 16 x 16 x 17 cm, one ratchet wrench
The chronometer manufactury founded by William Parkinson and William James Frodshamin 1801 focused mainly on the production of pocket and marine chronometers.
SUBJECT TO CONSERVATION LEGISLATION (AS)
Specialist: Günter Eichberger
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chronometer for the Navy, c. 1830
Case: brass, gilt, partly stainless steel, gimbal mount, locking mechanism
Movement: key wind-up, chain and fusee, chronometer escapement, heavy compensation balance, cylindrical hairspring, diamond cap, blued screws
Dial: silver-coloured, Roman numerals, small second, power reserve index
Accessories: partially glazed mahogany box with ivory inlays, 16 x 16 x 17 cm, one ratchet wrench
The chronometer manufactury founded by William Parkinson and William James Frodshamin 1801 focused mainly on the production of pocket and marine chronometers.
SUBJECT TO CONSERVATION LEGISLATION (AS)
Specialist: Günter Eichberger