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A Fine Early 19th Century Marine Chronometer By Parkinson And Frodsham

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An early 19th century 2 day marine chronometer by Parkinson and Frodsham, London. Numbered on the brass bound mahogany 3 tier box, and the dial 1769. Beautifully signed on the movement and the silvered dial, and with a sprung dust cover. Dial is 8cm diameter The signed chain fusee movement has cylindrical ring-turned pillars and bi-metallic compensated balance with diamond endpiece, blued steel hairspring, Earnshaw spring detent escapement and an internal springed dust cover. The chronometer retains its charming original tipsey winding key. Circa 1820 A similar example was sold at Eldreds in the USA in 2020 and made over $10000.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
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  • Seller Location:
    Lincolnshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000013711stDibs: LU917644234702

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