19th-Century Carriage Clock signed Charles Frodsham, London
1870 London
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19th-Century Carriage Clock signed Charles Frodsham, London
The so-called gorge case has its original gilding. It has bevelled glass panels on all sides so that the movement is entirely visible and is surmounted by a shaped carrying handle. The white enamel dial has a Roman chapter ring, with Arabic five-minute and minute divisions. It is signed and numbered by the maker in the following manner:
Chas. Frodsham & Co.
No 19964 Paris
The time is indicated by a pair of period blued-steel hands. The spring-driven, eight-day movement is
Features
• Eight-day movement
• Original silvered platform escapement
• Repeat button
• Original gilding
• Strike/silent function in the bottom
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• Glazed all around
Dimensions:
• Height (handle up): 7” (17.5 cm)
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