拍品 110
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A fine oxidised brass lattice frame vernier sextant by the chronometer maker Charles Frodsham, signed on the main arc Chas. Frodsham, 84 Strand, swivel magnifier to vernier, seven shades, sun inverting and star telescopes, plus other accessories and pocket magnifier in A-shaped mahogany carrying case

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A fine oxidised brass lattice frame vernier sextant by the chronometer maker Charles Frodsham, signed on the main arc Chas. Frodsham, 84 Strand, swivel magnifier to vernier, seven shades, sun inverting and star telescopes, plus other accessories and pocket magnifier in A-shaped mahogany carrying case

拍品专文

Charles Frodsham, a prolific mid-19th Century chronometer maker was born 15th April 1810 and baptised at St. Pancras. He died January 11th 1871. From 1843 his business traded as J.R.Arnold - Chas.Frodsham, 84 Strand and this title was retained until 1858 when the firm became Charles Frosham 84 Strand. Sextants bearing his name are rarely met with