| | 
 |  |  | | Click image for enlargement |
| Ref:16731 FRODSHAM, Charles 'AD Fmsz' 84 Strand, London, No 9015. A top quality 23 jewelled movement by this famous London firm, circa 1860. 16-size three-quarter plate fusee movement jewelled to the fusee, the frame stamped IG (john Glover). Single-roller lever escapement. Compensation balance with spiral balance-spring. Signed enamel dial also signed Arnold, with original blued-steel hands. 45 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 chip and hair cracks at 6, otherwise a very good example of this makers work. Not cleaned by me. Working. £125.00 | |
)
)
