Golden Oak Mantel Clock by Queen Victoria's Clockmaker

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A very high quality mantel clock dating to the mid Victorian period. It has a solid oak rectangular case, a brass bezel with a thick bevel edge glass and a white enamel dial, which is signed by Charles Frodsham, Clockmaker to The Queen.

It has a fine 8 day French made movement that strikes the hours and halves on a bell and is signed on the backplate and numbered 28860. It has its original pendulum which is also numbered 28860. The inside of the case s also finished and polished. The clock comes with its period key and a set up and instruction video if required.

Charles Frodsham (15 April 1810 – 11 January 1871) was a distinguished English horologist, establishing the firm of Charles Frodsham & Co, which remains in existence as the longest continuously trading firm of chronometer manufacturers in the world.

Condition - In excellent original condition. In working order and guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Width

19cm (7.48")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA734910

Dealers Internal Reference

376029

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very high quality mantel clock dating to the mid Victorian period.

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It has a solid oak rectangular case, a brass bezel with a thick bevel edge glass and a white enamel dial, which is signed by Charles Frodsham, Clockmaker to The Queen.

Worboys Antiques

fig 1. Golden Oak Mantel Clock By Queen Victoria's Clockmaker — fig 1. Golden Oak Mantel Clock by Queen Victoria's Clockmaker

It has a fine 8 day French made movement that strikes the hours and halves on a bell and is signed on the backplate and numbered 28860. It has its original pendulum which is also numbered 28860. The inside of the case s also finished and polished. The clock comes with its period key and a set up and instruction video if required.

fig 2. Golden Oak Mantel Clock By Queen Victoria's Clockmaker — fig 2. Golden Oak Mantel Clock by Queen Victoria's Clockmaker

Charles Frodsham (15 April 1810 – 11 January 1871) was a distinguished English horologist, establishing the firm of Charles Frodsham & Co, which remains in existence as the longest continuously trading firm of chronometer manufacturers in the world.

Condition - In excellent original condition. In working order and guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.