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Its About Time has dated this Antique Carriage Clock to the 1800s.
John Roger Arnold had a prestigious clock and watch shop and workshops at 84 The Strand. He was the apprentice of his father John Arnold and Abraham Louis Breguet.
In 1843, when J.R. Arnold died suddenly, Dent opened a shop at 82 The Strand while Charles Frodsham bought the Arnold's business and premises at 84 The Strand, becoming Arnold & Frodsham. Interestingly, this clock has "Arnold 84 Strand" marked on the dial, and to the backplate lower corners "Charles Frodsham 84 Strand" (see pictures), so I think we can assume that this clock was started by Arnold but finished and sold by Frodsham after Arnold's demise . This clock is bell striking with a pull repeat. The engraved and detailed brass/gilt dial and fine ebonised case in the Chinese pagoda style, popular of the period. Particularly small in size and having a miniature chain fusee movement of superb quality with beautiful finishing throughout. The original 'balance wheel' lever escapement is visible through the top glass. A very attractive and interesting clock, and possibly one of the last Arnold made.
Its About Time has dated this Antique Carriage Clock to the 1800s.
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Arnold & Frodsham Rare Small Portable 'Fusee' Mantel Clock with Repeat
