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Charles Frodsham an 18ct gold key wind hunter cased pocket…
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Melbourne
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7-Jun-2021
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Charles Frodsham an 18ct gold key wind hunter cased pocket watch circa 1884, dial: white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary dials at 6 and 12 for seconds and up/down indication, blued steel spade hands, numbered 06102, movement: gilt 3/4 plate English lever, free sprung lever escapement, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, not running, movement number: 06102, case: polished gold circular with enamel monogram to reverse, dimensions: 54 mm diameter, signed: dial and movement signed Cha. Frodsham, 84 strand London, case stamped Gap, accessories: two watch keys, green leather travel case, Charles Frodsham (15 April 1810 - 11 January 1871) was a distinguished English horologist, establishing the firm of Charles Frodsham & Co, which remains in existence as the longest continuously trading firm of chronometer manufacturers in the world. In addition to the manufacture of standard high-grade pocket watches and domestic clocks, the firm specialised in complicated timepieces. In the mid 1850s Frodsham was appointed the 'Superintendent and keeper of her Majesty's clocks at Buckingham Palace', cementing the firm's position as leading international clockmakers.
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