A Bronze & Ormolu Mounted Mid 19th Century Period Clock by Charles Frodsham of London

Name: A Bronze & Ormolu Mounted Mid 19th Century Period Clock by Charles Frodsham of London
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA402526
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

Description

A bronze and ormolu mounted Mid 19th Century Period clock by Charles Frodsham of London. The bronze and ormolu case having gilt bronze knights on a naturalistic bronze rocky outcrop, with an ormolu base with swags and anthemions. The central circular clock having a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and bearing the makers name. English circa 1840-1850

Dimensions: 8" wide x 4" deep x 12" high

Condition: This clock is in excellent original condition

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The firm of Charles Frodsham & Company, chronometer, clock and watch makers, was established in about 1834 by Charles Frodsham, born 1810, at premises in Finsbury.

By 1854, Charles was keeper of her majesty’s clocks at the royal palaces. The royal warrant continued for 125 years, and Frodshams were responsible for maintaining the royal timepieces.

He was the last independent clock maker to have his own workshop at Buckingham Palace, and his royal connections guaranteed him aristocratic customers.

At the 1855 Universal Exhibition in Paris, Charles Frodsham was awarded the gold medal for his chronometers and watches.

When Frodsham died in 1871, his son took over the business. It became a subsidiary of Devon Instruments in 1977, and still operates from a single shop in London, although it no longer manufactures.

For further details please see our website www.christiandaviesantiques.co.uk

Declaration

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA402526

Dealers Notes

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Description

A bronze and ormolu mounted Mid 19th Century Period clock by Charles Frodsham of London.

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The bronze and ormolu case having gilt bronze knights on a naturalistic bronze rocky outcrop, with an ormolu base with swags and anthemions.

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

The central circular clock having a white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and bearing the makers name. English circa 1840-1850

fig 1. A Bronze & Ormolu Mounted Mid 19th Century Period Clock By Charles Frodsham Of London — fig 1. A Bronze & Ormolu Mounted Mid 19th Century Period Clock by Charles Frodsham of London

Dimensions: 8" wide x 4" deep x 12" high

Condition: This clock is in excellent original condition

FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY

The firm of Charles Frodsham & Company, chronometer, clock and watch makers, was established in about 1834 by Charles Frodsham, born 1810, at premises in Finsbury.

fig 2. A Bronze & Ormolu Mounted Mid 19th Century Period Clock By Charles Frodsham Of London — fig 2. A Bronze & Ormolu Mounted Mid 19th Century Period Clock by Charles Frodsham of London

By 1854, Charles was keeper of her majesty’s clocks at the royal palaces. The royal warrant continued for 125 years, and Frodshams were responsible for maintaining the royal timepieces.

He was the last independent clock maker to have his own workshop at Buckingham Palace, and his royal connections guaranteed him aristocratic customers.

fig 3. A Bronze & Ormolu Mounted Mid 19th Century Period Clock By Charles Frodsham Of London — fig 3. A Bronze & Ormolu Mounted Mid 19th Century Period Clock by Charles Frodsham of London

At the 1855 Universal Exhibition in Paris, Charles Frodsham was awarded the gold medal for his chronometers and watches.

When Frodsham died in 1871, his son took over the business. It became a subsidiary of Devon Instruments in 1977, and still operates from a single shop in London, although it no longer manufactures.

For further details please see our website www.christiandaviesantiques.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA402526

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