THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD General Description: This is a top of the range Fusee Lever, signed ARNOLD - CHAS. FRODSHAM and which dates to the period after which Charles Frodsham purchased the business of Sir John Roger Arnold, who had been apprenticed to his famous father-JOHN ARNOLD and the even more famous Swiss/French Horologist, ABRAHAM LOUIS BREGUET. The movement is extremely rare, in that it can be wound using a key from the back or via the crown using the stem wind option. It can also be set using the pin-set on the rim or by using a key at the back.It is fully signed with serial number 9479, dating to 1858c and the ADFMSZ signature, reserved for the very highest quality of Frodsham's production.The movement is in excellent condition, is running very well and keeping good time. (ref. L4..) Dial: | Type: | ENAMEL | | Signed: | ARNOLD - CHAS. FRODSHAM : 9479 - ADFMSZ
| | Width (mm): | 43 - (Note:25.4mm=1inch) | | Numerals: | ROMAN | | Hands: | BLUED STEEL | | Crystal: | GLASS | | Condition: | Very Good - small chip - hairline running from 11 thru Arnold. |
Case: Metal Content:
| Rolled Gold | Serial Number:
| - | Maker:
| ALERT
| | Diameter (mm): | 54 | Diameter incl.Pendant crown:
| 74 | | Condition: | EXCELLENT Condition - no marks - Case was especially modified, to accomodate the movement for the keyless winding option. | Movement: | Calibre: | 3/4 Plate - Top Frodsham Quality
| | Model: | English Fusee lever, which can be Key Wound and Set and also Stem Wound and Pin-Set - a most rare Arnold- Chas. Frodsham movement. | | Type: | 19J - English Fusee Lever
| | Serial Number: | Signed: Chas. Frodsham, 84 Strand, London - 9479 ADFMSZ ( Same as on Dial)
| | Condition: | Beautiful Cosmetically and running very well | | Timekeeping: | Good
| | Overhauled: | Yes - Recently by my Watchmaker
| | Other: | English pointed tooth escape wheel
| The S&H WORLDWIDE IS €10 for Registered Priority Airmail or €5 FOR STANDARD PRIORITY AIRMAIL.
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