Very rare and early 8-day Chronometer in Carrying Case – Parkinson & Frodsham, ca. 1820
Marine chronometer of Parkinson & Frodsham with rare display in original mahogany box with key and brass mountings. Bone plate 355 numbered. Gimbal suspension, brass case, spring detent chronometer with helical hairspring. Signed and numbered 355. Original dial with rare rotating power reserve indicator for 8 days of power. Blued steel hands, large seconds indicator.
Chronometers by the important London manufacturer Parkinson & Frodsham are very rare and sought-after collectors’items.
Catalogue: NM.6-49
Date: ca. 1820
HWL box: 17x17x17 cm
D chronometer: 10 cm
Signed: Parkinson & Frodaham, 5 Budoe Row London, nr 355
Origin: England
Condition: very good, in working order