Frodsham Marine Deck Watch in Wooden Box
Frodsham, a brass cased marine deck watch gimbal mounted in a wooden deck box, late 19th century. Dial: Silvered, black Arabic numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, blued steel spade hands. movement: Swiss gilt bar movement, detent escapement. Case: Brushed brass gimbal mounted in a two-tier wooden deck box, brass handles to either side. Dimensions: dial diameter approximately 2.76 in., wooden deck box approximately 6.89 in. x 7.48 in. x 6.85 in., with paper label to interior inscribed J.R. Cameron, Chronometer & Watch Maker, 54 Castle Street, Liverpool, plaque to lid inscribed Charles Shepherd Maker to the Royal Navy, 53 Leadenhall Street London, worn label to interior. Signed: dial and movement signed Frodsham, numbered 207
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- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Gimbal - On a ship, a gimbal is a pivoted mounting for the compass, clock, chronometer, stoves, drink holders and other equipment which keeps the item horizontal, no matter which way the vessel is leaning.
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