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It is probable that the balance is a mid-19th century replacement.
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J.R. Arnold, No. 474, circa 1824
The silvered dial signed and numbered ARNOLD, LONDON 474, Roman hour numerals, subsidiary seconds dial (at VI), blued steel hour, minute (repaired) and seconds hands, small size movement (52 mm. diam.) with pinned plates, top-plate inscribed Jno R. Arnold, LONDON. Invt. et Fecit No. 474., 18000 train, Arnold escapement, Pennington format cut bimetallic balance, oversprung blued steel helical balance spring, Arnold recessed detent with jewelled locking stone, brass drum-shape bowl with bayonet fitting bezel and convex glass, Arnold rectangular section brass gimbal ring with pivoted locking arm assembly, plain three-tier mahogany box, the top lid with ebony quarter-round edging, external brass drop handles
62 mm. dial diam., 125 mm. sq. box
J.R. Arnold, No. 474, circa 1824
The silvered dial signed and numbered ARNOLD, LONDON 474, Roman hour numerals, subsidiary seconds dial (at VI), blued steel hour, minute (repaired) and seconds hands, small size movement (52 mm. diam.) with pinned plates, top-plate inscribed Jno R. Arnold, LONDON. Invt. et Fecit No. 474., 18000 train, Arnold escapement, Pennington format cut bimetallic balance, oversprung blued steel helical balance spring, Arnold recessed detent with jewelled locking stone, brass drum-shape bowl with bayonet fitting bezel and convex glass, Arnold rectangular section brass gimbal ring with pivoted locking arm assembly, plain three-tier mahogany box, the top lid with ebony quarter-round edging, external brass drop handles
62 mm. dial diam., 125 mm. sq. box