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| Ref:16725 FRODSHAM, Charles 'AD Fmsz' 84 Strand, London, No 01115. A top quality 23 jewelled movement by this famous London firm, circa 1860. 18-size fullplate fusee movement stamped IG (John Glover), jewelled to the fusee, the cap stamped 'J.S' and also fully signed and numbered. Single-roller lever escapement. Compensation balance with spiral balance-spring. Enamel dial also signed Arnold, with original blued-steel hands. 46 mm diameter.
Dana J Blackwell collection. Charles Frodsham (1810-1871) the most famous of the Frodsham family of clock and watch makers, began to sign some of his best watches with AD Fmsz. This code stands for the date 1850 signifying, it is thought, his new caliper of watch designed in 1850. Frodsham, in partnership with John Roger Arnold in the 1830's, continued to use the Arnold name for his best watches for many years after the death of John Roger in 1843. Dial with small and faint hair crack at 6, otherwise a very good example of this makers work. Not cleaned by me. Working. £125.00 | |
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