Arnold & Chas. Frodsham, London, a silver open face lever fusee pocket watch, 19 jewels, keywind and set, gilt full plate movement with lever escapement and cut bimetallic balance with gold timing screws in a sterling silver, hinged back and bezel, reeded edge, engine turned open face case with London hallmark and date letter for the year 1856, roman numeral, single sunk white enamel dial with gold spade and poker hands, serial #8742, 50mm

CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; Fine scratches on dome; Case with significant wear; Engine turning worn smooth; Crystal with minor scratches; Bow worn; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Hairline. HANDS: Fair. MOVEMENT PLATES: Top plate with significant darkening and small spot near balance bridge; Balance cock screw with minor losses to blue; Barrel bridge screw with losses to blue; Barrel bridge with small cluster of pin pricks; Regulator and balance stud with specks of oxide; Cap with minor losses to gilding. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Fusee chain detached, runs with tension on maintaining power.