Its About Time has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
Key wound and running for a week on a full wind. Having the symbol of eternity, a snake consuming itself for the gilt handle. The dial on the clock is excellent, hand painted with swags of flowers between the numerals and small gilt flowers joinng them. Wonderful gilt highly detailed hands, signed by Charles Frodsham of 27 South Molten Street, London. Charles Frodsham was established in 1848 ( after a partnership with John Arnold ) Born on the 15 April 1810 – 11 January 1871 he was a distinguished English clock, watch and chronometer maker establishing the firm of Charles Frodsham & Co, which remains in existence as the longest continuously trading firm of chronometer manufacturers in the world ! The case is constructed of French Oak then covered in a red Tortoiseshell style resin veneer, inlaid with brass stringing and edging and having ormulu mounts.
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Its About Time has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.
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Charles Frodsham 'Pendule D'officier - Mantel Clock
