Brass Carriage Clock by Charles Frodsham & Co

Name: Brass Carriage Clock by Charles Frodsham & Co
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1024825
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Jane Short Antiques

Description

This brass carriage clock known as the “Pompadour” by Charles Frodsham & Co has a white enamel dial with the chapters painted in Roman numerals.

The enamel dial is masked by a pierced fretwork design in lacquered brass. It has an 8-day movement which would have been hand-built by the Company's craftsmen.

The clock has been stripped, cleaned and lightly lubricated and is running well, keeping very good time.

Original key present.

Charles Frodsham & Co Ltd is the longest continuously trading firm of watch, clock and chronometer manufacturers in the world, and are synonymous with precision timekeeping instruments of the highest quality.

This Pompadour Carriage Clock was named after Madame de Pompadour, celebrated mistress of Louis XV of France. A clock of this same style was

reputed to have had pride or place in her Boudoir.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for International delivery. Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16cm (6.30")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1024825

Dealers Internal Reference

A3743

Description

This brass carriage clock known as the “Pompadour” by Charles Frodsham & Co has a white enamel dial with the chapters painted in Roman numerals.

The enamel dial is masked by a pierced fretwork design in lacquered brass. It has an 8-day movement which would have been hand-built by the Company's craftsmen.

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The clock has been stripped, cleaned and lightly lubricated and is running well, keeping very good time.

Jane Short Antiques

fig 1. Brass Carriage Clock by Charles Frodsham & Co

Original key present.

Charles Frodsham & Co Ltd is the longest continuously trading firm of watch, clock and chronometer manufacturers in the world, and are synonymous with precision timekeeping instruments of the highest quality.

fig 2. Brass Carriage Clock by Charles Frodsham & Co

This Pompadour Carriage Clock was named after Madame de Pompadour, celebrated mistress of Louis XV of France. A clock of this same style was

reputed to have had pride or place in her Boudoir.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for International delivery. Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.