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For a similar movement see V. Mercer, John Arnold & Son, A.H.S. 1972, plates 84 and 85.
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A REGENCY GOLD-CASED POCKET CHRONOMETER
John Arnold & Son, No. 357/658, 1788
The white enamel dial signed ARNOLD, Roman hour numerals, subsidiary seconds dial (at VI), gold hands, gilt full-plate movement, 18,000 count train, top-plate inscribed John Arnold & Son London. Invt et Fect No. 357/658, pierced balance cock, Arnold escapement, Arnold 'O.Z.' balance, free sprung gold helical balance spring, recessed Arnold spring detent with jewelled locking stone, gold consular case numbered 357, hallmarked London, 1808, casemaker's mark T.H. for Thomas Hardy
41 mm. dial diam.
John Arnold & Son, No. 357/658, 1788
The white enamel dial signed ARNOLD, Roman hour numerals, subsidiary seconds dial (at VI), gold hands, gilt full-plate movement, 18,000 count train, top-plate inscribed John Arnold & Son London. Invt et Fect No. 357/658, pierced balance cock, Arnold escapement, Arnold 'O.Z.' balance, free sprung gold helical balance spring, recessed Arnold spring detent with jewelled locking stone, gold consular case numbered 357, hallmarked London, 1808, casemaker's mark T.H. for Thomas Hardy
41 mm. dial diam.