Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Parkinson & Frodsham Eight-day Ship's Bulkhead Dial Clock, Change Alley, London, first quarter 19th century, 8-in. engraved roman numeral brass dial reading Eight-Days/ Parkinson & Frodsham/Change Alley/London, with slow/fast lever, housed in a turned mahogany case with brass hinged bezel, eight-day time-only, chain-driven fusee movement with cylinder brass platform lever escapement, rear plate engraved same as dial, front plate 1413, overall dia. 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Bezel re-soldered to hinge. Dial mounting screws lacking. Missing case piece at latch. Currently running. Lacking key.
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LondonJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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