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Famous Maker Made This Unusual Clock
Samuel Orr Antique Clocks
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Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

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Famous Maker Made This Unusual Clock

19th century
Description

Maker Charles Frodsham gracechurch st London.

Date C1850,8day duration.

Fusee movement (chain) with maintaining power.

Rare bronze case,with Skeleton clock incert,very Rare Item indeed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Samuel Orr Antique Clocks has dated this Antique Bronze Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA1025713
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Bronze
Description
Maker Charles Frodsham gracechurch st London.

Date C1850,8day duration.

Fusee movement (chain) with maintaining power.

Rare bronze case,with Skeleton clock incert,very Rare Item indeed.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Samuel Orr Antique Clocks has dated this Antique Bronze Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1025713
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Samuel Orr Antique Clocks
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A Victorian patinated bronze mantel clock featuring an open skeleton dial signed Frodsham Gracechurch Street alongside a brass pendulum and winding key.
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Archive I A Victorian patinated bronze mantel clock featuring an open skeleton dial signed Frodsham Gracechurch Street alongside a brass pendulum and winding key.

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Samuel Orr Antique Clocks
Telephone 07860 230888
Location
36 High Street
Hurstpierpoint
Hassocks
West Sussex
BN6 9RG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/clockshop
Verified Since Aug 2023
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A Victorian patinated bronze mantel clock featuring an open skeleton dial signed Frodsham Gracechurch Street alongside a brass pendulum and winding key.
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A Victorian skeleton mantel clock is a nineteenth-century mechanical timepiece designed with cutaway dials or open frames that expose the inner gear train and escapement. These clocks were designed to demonstrate mechanical precision and craftsmanship, often housed in bronze or brass architectural frames.

English clockmakers primarily utilized cast bronze, brass, steel, and silvered metals for movements and dials. Cases were constructed from patinated bronze, marble, mahogany, or rosewood, often featuring glass bezels to protect the hands and movement.

Authentic English mantel clocks typically feature maker signatures engraved on the dial or movement backplate, such as notable London clockmakers. Key indicators include hand-cut gear teeth, heavy cast metal cases, Roman numeral chapter rings, and matching period pendulum assemblies.

A bronze mantel clock functions as a focal point when placed centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, study bookshelf, or console table. Pairing the piece with contemporary stone surfaces, leather-bound books, or modern artwork creates a balanced contrast between traditional horology and modern aesthetics.

Maintain the patinated bronze finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip the original patina. Mechanical movements require periodic servicing by a professional horologist to ensure correct gear lubrication and timekeeping accuracy.
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