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Click here to subscribeCharles Frodsham, London, a modern miniature silver carriage clock having an eight-day duration timepiece movement with a platform lever escapement, the white enamel dial signed Charles Frodsham London with the cast-silver case decorated with Carytids to the corners and further floral decoration, complete with Frodsham box, height 10.5cm, handle up.
Charles Frodsham, London a small mahogany mantel clock having an eight-day duration timepiece movement, the break-arch brass dial having a raised silvered chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, with cast-brass corner spandrels and roundel set within the arch engraved Chas. Frodsham, Clockmaker to H.M. King George VI, the oak case with caddy top surmounted by a brass carrying handle.
Charles Frodsham, London, a modern brass carriage clock having an eight-day duration timepiece movement with a platform lever escapement, the round white enamel dial signed Charles Frodsham London and having a florally decorated mask, with the brass Anglaise case having fluted pillars and handle, height 16cm, handle up.Couaillet Freres, a French Obis carriage clock having an eight-day duration timepiece movement with a replaced platform lever escapement, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, height 13cm handle up.
Charles Frodsham, London, a modern silver lantern clock-style carriage clock the eight-day duration timepiece movement having a platform lever escapement, the dial having a raised silvered chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and blued-steel hands, the case of lantern clock form with turned pillars, cast corner finials, cast cresting and with the bell set within the straps and surmounted by a further finial, hallmarked for silver, London with the stamp C.F & Co for Charles Frodsham, London, height 21cm. A limited edition numbered 12 of 250.
Chas. Frodsham, London, a small silver Elizabeth of Glamis boudoir clock having an eight-day duration timepiece carriage clock movement with a platform lever escapement, the arched gilt dial with black Roman numerals engraved to the silvered chapter ring and engraved Elizabeth of Glamis, Chas. Frodsham & Co., London, England, the silver domed case with silver chain handle, hallmarked London, 1981, height 8cm.
FINE & RARE 18CT GOLD TOURBILLON HUNTER CASED POCKET WATCH, E.J. Dent, London 1918, white enamel Roman dial with large sunk subsidiary seconds dial, with gilt-finished three-quarter plate lever movement, steel three-arm tourbillon carriage, hinged glazed dust cover, heavy plain circular case, revolving six minute tourbillon probably by Nicole Nielson, bi-metallic compensation balance, plate signed Dent, Watchmaker to the King & Queen, 34 Cockspur Street, London, and numbered 33811, dial similarly signed & numbered, plate stamped numeral '1191', gold case with makers mark 'RN' for Robert North, in purple case of issue with gilt stamped inner lid, 58mm (diam.), 205.8gAuctioneer's Note: Dent was established by the talented horologist Edward John Dent, who at the age of 17, transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cockspur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking. Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co.Compare with Charles Frodsham tourbillon pocket watch at Christies Geneva, lot 480, 18 May 2021 sale with similar movement.Provenance: private collection Monmouthshire, has been in the same ownership since it was purchased by the ancestor of the vendor, thought to be an 18th or 21st birthday present.Comments: dial with typical hairline crack between centre of dial and edge of subsidiary seconds dial. The remains of the severely corroded hour and minute hands have been removed, seconds hand missing entirely. Dial lettering still fresh. The movement and dial have been inspected (see images). Movement surprisingly very good overall with very light surface tarnish to one gear. Hand barrels pin-adjust as normal, ticks away nicely, and appears to be in very good overall condition despite the corrosion to the hands which are now in pieces. Glass missing. Outer case of issue with light surface scuffs only.
Reiseuhr "Frodsham & Co, Paris" Frankreich Vierseitig und oben verglastes Messinggehäuse mit Tragegriff. Emailfront mit Ziffernring und Signatur. Gebläute Zeiger. Messingwerk. Ankerhemmung. Halbstunden-Rechenschlagwerk mit Tonfeder. Repetition. Feinregulierung. Rückplatine bezeichnet mit Serienr. 19853. (60944)
A French repeating brass carriage clock by Charles Frodsham, London, mid-20th century. The case with five rectangular bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial and blued steel hands, alarm subsidiary, twin train movement, original silvered platform lever escapement, with bi-metallic compensated balance, striking on two blued steel gongs. A key present. H15cm (AF).
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERCHARLES FRODSHAM, LONDON, CIRCA 1880The circular four pillar single chain reversed fusee movement with six-spoke wheel crossings, Harrison's maintaining power, jewelled pivots for the escape wheel, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance with keystone-shaped compensation weights, helical balance spring and faceted endstone, the spotted backplate with spring set-up ratchet, blued steel movement pillar and backcock securing screws, and signed Charles Frodsham, London to outer margin, the 4 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial beneath signature CHARLES FRODSHAM, 84 STRAND, LONDON, No., 3479 across the centre and Up/Down, 0-56 power reserve dial flanked by BY APPOINTMENT TO THE QUEEN and GOLD MEDAL OF HONOUR, PARIS EX'N, 1855 medallions set beneath the X and II numerals respectively, with gold spade hands and secured by a screw-down bezel into a lacquered brass bowl with shuttered winding hole to underside, mounted via gimbals along with a typsy winding key into a brass reinforced mahogany box with the middle tier applied with a vacant ivory roundel to front, the inside of the upper tier with pasted paper trade label for W. BROCKING, CHRONOMETER & UHRMACHER, MAMBURG..., the top surface of the second tier with vacant shaped brass cartouche and capped corners, over conforming inset strap reinforced angles and carrying handles to sides; with a baize lined wooden guard box.The chronometer box 18.5cm (7.25ins) high, 18cm (7ins) square; the guard box 24.5cm (9.75ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Charles Frodsham was born in 1810 into a family of clockmakers with his grandfather, William originating from Cheshire before moving to London prior to 1781 where he was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company. His son, William James, had six sons, four of whom joined the firm of Parkinson and Frodsham in London; whilst Charles, the third born son set-up on his own at Barnes Place, Islington in 1834. He moved to 12 Finsbury Pavement in 1836 then to number 7 in 1838. On the death of the renowned chronometer maker John Roger Arnold in 1843 Charles Frodsham acquired the business and began trading as 'Arnold, Charles Frodsham' from 84 Strand, London. Unusually Frodsham was not admitted to the Clockmaker's Company until 1845 but went on to serve as master twice in 1855 and 1862; he was also a founder member of the British horological Institute in 1858.Charles Frodsham became one of the most eminent chronometer makers of his generation who served as a juror in the 1852 International Exhibition held at South Kensington where he also showed a month duration marine chronometer with experimental 'Duo-in-uno' balance springs and three different forms of compound balance. In 1854 he purchased the 'goodwill' of the late Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy's business which led to his appointment as Superintendent and Keeper of Her Majesty's clocks at Buckingham Palace. Charles Frodsham died of liver disease in January 1871 and was succeeded by his son, Harrison Mill Frodsham. The business became Charles Frodsham and Company and in 1884 and then was incorporated as a limited Company in 1893 before relocating to 115 New Bond Street, London two years later where they remained well into the Twentieth Century. The firm is still trading today (from 32 Bury Street, London) as specialist in chronometer, watch and clock makers. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE ZZB8KYDZCondition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN FIGURED MAHOGANY HOUR-STRIKING DOMESTIC LONGCASE REGULATORPARKINSON AND FRODSHAM, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe substantial five knopped pillar eight-day gong striking movement with Harrison's maintaining power and Graham-type deadbeat escapement regulated by wood-rod seconds pendulum with heavy bob adjusted via a calibrated silvered rating screw, and fine beat adjustment to crutch, the 12 inch circular single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and signed Parkinson & Frodsham, CHANGE ALLEY, LONDON to centre, with blued steel spade hands and STRIKE/SILENT selection lever above twelve o'clock, the case with cavetto moulded compressed break-arch cornice over square front door fitted with a circular glazed dial aperture with canted silvered fillet insert to interior flanked by canted angles, the trunk with cavetto throat moulding over recessed panel trunk door fronted with fine flame-figured veneer and flanked by conforming canted angles, the plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding over panel outline front also with fine flame figured veneer continuing down to face the skirt base.199cm (78.5ins) high, 46.5cm (18.24ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. William Parkinson and William James Frodsham founded the highly regarded firm of Parkinson & Frodsham in 1801 at 4 Change Alley, Cornhill, London. William Parkinson died in 1842 and William Frodsham in 1850. Initially the firm specialised in marine and pocket chronometers and established an extensive export business supplying the Admiralty and numerous shipping companies. After the founders' deaths the business was continued by Frodsham's elder sons and grandson until 1912, when it was sold to the foreman, William Harris. Harris and his son Geoffrey ran the business successfully until 1944 when the firm's premises in Budge Row were bombed. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence or noticeable replacements. Although the clock appears to have been maintained in good working condition a precautionary gentle clean/lubrication is probably advisable if intending to put into long-term service. The dial has some slight rubbing around the winding holes and some overall light patchy oxidation otherwise is in fine original condition. Movement retains its original seatboard secured into the case with no visible evidence of alteration or adjustment hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in very good original condition with notable faults limited to very slight warping to the centre panel of the trunk door (no splits or evidence of 'coming away' from the frame/surround). The left side skirt has veneer patch repair running along the lower edge; the opposing right-hand side has some slight veneer chipping also along the lower edge. Faults are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Clock has pendulum, two brass-cased weights, case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A FINE VICTORIAN BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERCHARLES FRODSHAM, LONDON, CIRCA 1880The circular four pillar single chain reversed fusee movement with six-spoke wheel crossings, Harrison's maintaining power, jewelled pivots for the escape wheel, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance with keystone-shaped compensation weights, helical balance spring and faceted endstone, the spotted backplate with spring set-up ratchet, blued steel movement pillar and backcock securing screws, and signed Charles Frodsham, London to outer margin, the 4 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial beneath signature CHARLES FRODSHAM, 84 STRAND, LONDON, No., 3521 across the centre and Up/Down, 0-56 power reserve dial flanked by BY APPOINTMENT TO THE QUEEN and GOLD MEDAL OF HONOUR, PARIS EX'N, 1855 medallions set beneath the X and II numerals respectively, with gold spade hands and secured by a screw-down bezel into a lacquered brass bowl with shuttered winding hole to underside, mounted via gimbals into a brass strung and edged three tier box with typsy winding key beneath the hinged glazed middle tier applied with mother-of-pearl roundel engraved CHA'S FRODSHAM, 85 Strand, LONDON, No. 3521 to front, the top surface of the second tier with vacant brass shield cartouche within double line borders and brass capped edges, over conforming front and recessed carrying handles to sides.18.5cm (7.25ins) high, 18cm (7ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller collection. Purchased From Charles Frodsham, London, 14th November 1967 for £185. Charles Frodsham was born in 1810 into a family of clockmakers with his grandfather, William originating from Cheshire before moving to London prior to 1781 where he was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company. His son, William James, had six sons, four of whom joined the firm of Parkinson and Frodsham in London; whilst Charles, the third born son set-up on his own at Barnes Place, Islington in 1834. He moved to 12 Finsbury Pavement in 1836 then to number 7 in 1838. On the death of the renowned chronometer maker John Roger Arnold in 1843 Charles Frodsham acquired the business and began trading as 'Arnold, Charles Frodsham' from 84 Strand, London. Unusually Frodsham was not admitted to the Clockmaker's Company until 1845 but went on to serve as master twice in 1855 and 1862; he was also a founder member of the British horological Institute in 1858.Charles Frodsham became one of the most eminent chronometer makers of his generation who served as a juror in the 1852 International Exhibition held at South Kensington where he also showed a month duration marine chronometer with experimental 'Duo-in-uno' balance springs and three different forms of compound balance. In 1854 he purchased the 'goodwill' of the late Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy's business which led to his appointment as Superintendent and Keeper of Her Majesty's clocks at Buckingham Palace. Charles Frodsham died of liver disease in January 1871 and was succeeded by his son, Harrison Mill Frodsham. The business became Charles Frodsham and Company and in 1884 and then was incorporated as a limited Company in 1893 before relocating to 115 New Bond Street, London two years later where they remained well into the Twentieth Century. The firm is still trading today (from 32 Bury Street, London) as specialist in chronometer, watch and clock makers. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with only a few very slight patches of light oxidation to the brasswork. The dial is in fine condition with barely noticeable mellowing and a couple of tiny pin-pricks of oxidation. The bowl and gimbals are in fine original condition but with some noticeable localised oxidation to the brass - mainly to the bezel. There is also some very slight patchy discolouration to the canted silvered bezel (inset behind the glass). The underside of the bowl is engraved with H.S. and government arrow device. The box is generally in very good original condition however the lock is a replacement and there is a small filled bruise just to the left of the escutcheon.Timepiece is complete with a typsy winder and a key for the box. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN ELIZABETH II COMMEMORATIVE SILVER CASED MINIATURE 'HUMP-BACK' CARRIAGE TIMEPIECECHARLES FRODSHAM, LONDON 1978The eight-day four pillar going barrel movement with Swiss gilt platform lever escapement regulated by spring monometallic balance, the 2.350 inch arched gilt brass dial with two banners inscribed Cha's Frodsham & Co., London, England to centre within applied silver Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands over inscription Elizabeth of Glamis flanked by a pair of rose blooms, the arched case with curb link carrying chain to the top over half-round mouldings bordering the glazed dial aperture and hinged rear door engraved with a banner inscribed SERIAL No. 212/800, on four conical feet, marks for London 1980 maker TC.8cm (3.125ins) high, 7cm (2.25ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Charles Frodsham was born in 1810 into a family of clockmakers with his grandfather, William originating from Cheshire before moving to London prior to 1781 where he was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company. His son, William James, had six sons, four of whom joined the firm of Parkinson and Frodsham in London; whilst Charles, the third born son set-up on his own at Barnes Place, Islington in 1834. He moved to 12 Finsbury Pavement in 1836 then to number 7 in 1838. On the death of the renowned chronometer maker John Roger Arnold in 1843 Charles Frodsham acquired the business and began trading as 'Arnold, Charles Frodsham' from 84 Strand, London. Unusually Frodsham was not admitted to the Clockmaker's Company until 1845 but went on to serve as master twice in 1855 and 1862; he was also a founder member of the British horological Institute in 1858.Charles Frodsham became one of the most eminent chronometer makers of his generation who served as a juror in the 1852 International Exhibition held at South Kensington where he also showed a month duration marine chronometer with experimental 'Duo-in-uno' balance springs and three different forms of compound balance. In 1854 he purchased the 'goodwill' of the late Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy's business which led to his appointment as Superintendent and Keeper of Her Majesty's clocks at Buckingham Palace. Charles Frodsham died of liver disease in January 1871 and was succeeded by his son, Harrison Mill Frodsham. The business became Charles Frodsham and Company and in 1884 and then was incorporated as a limited Company in 1893 before relocating to 115 New Bond Street, London two years later where they remained well into the Twentieth Century. The firm is still trading today (from 32 Bury Street, London) as specialist in chronometer, watch and clock makers. The present timepiece was produced as a part of a limited edition run of 800 examples to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in working condition however a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible faults other than some very light dust deposits (only visible on very close examination). Case is in fine original condition with no visible damage although it would benefit from a clean/polish. There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN EARLY VICTORIAN SMALL TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER HENRY FRODSHAM, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1850 The circular four pillar single chain fusee movement with spotted plates, Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, split bimetallic balance with keystone-shaped compensation weights, helical balance spring and faceted diamond endstone, set behind brass bayonet fitting movement dust cover, the 3.25 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds beneath power reserve dial, and inscribed H. Frodsham, LIVERPOOL 1956 to centre, with blued steel moon hands, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, now in a later mahogany two-tier case with glazed top and brass carrying handles to sides.The box 15cm (6ins) high, 15.5cm (6.125ins) square. Provenance:The personal collection of the former owners of Marine Instruments Limited, Falmouth, Cornwall. Henry Frodsham is recorded in Mercer, Tony Chronometer makers of the World as working from 17 South Castle Street, Liverpool 1856-78 then 9 St. George's Crescent 1878-93 and 31 South Castle Street 1894-1935. The firm became part of W.F. Stanley in around 1934. Other sources also record Henry Frodsham as initially working from 40 Castle Street Liverpool 1839-44; he was the older brother of Charles Frodsham who was succeeded in the business by his widow, Frances Louisa, in 1858. The movement of the current lot can be closely compared to that of the following lot - a marine chronometer by Henry's younger brother, Charles Frodsham of 7 Pavement, Finsbury Square, London (number 1800). Condition Report: Movement is in working order with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has some slight patchy oxidation/mellowing to the silvering otherwise is in good original condition. The bowl and gimbals are in good original albeit tarnished/discoloured condition with evidence of old re-lacquering. As catalogued the box is a later replacement but is in good clean condition.Chronometer has a non-original winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM IV OR EARLY VICTORIAN 18CT GOLD LEVER POCKET WATCHFRODSHAM, LONDON, CIRCA 1830-40The gilt single fusee movement with four columnar pillars pinned through the backplate and English lever escapement regulated by sprung three-arm flat-rim steel balance, the backplate with balance cock engraved with grotesque mask and floral blooms and incorporating faceted diamond endstone, with wedge-shaped foot set beside raised plate for the mainspring barrel pivot signed FRODSHAM, Gracechurch St. and numbered 350, opposing Slow/Fast regulation lever, The gold dial with engine-turned centre within chaptering with Raised Roman numerals set in circular reserves, with blued steel spade hands within a multicolour relief decorated floral trail border to circumference, the case with suspension post and scroll-shaped bow at twelve o'clock, the engine-turned rear bordered by scroll chased outer band, the bezel with conforming chased decoration and with engine-turned band to circumference, indistinct marks.The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins) diameter; the case 4.2cm (1.625ins) diameter. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection. A paper label applied to the inside of the rear of the case suggests that the present lot was originally the property of a Jane Mulliner (born 6th September 1795; died 11th October 1875). John Frodsham is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working 1822-49. He was son to William junior and father of Henry John and George Edward and moved to 31 Gracechurch Street in 1837. After his death in 1849 he was succeeded by his son George Edward Frodsham (born in 1831) firstly in partnership with Edward Baker and then alone (possibly from 1864). In 1882 the business became G. E. Frodsham and Company and then a Limited Company in 1888. The following year (1889) the business advertised as being clockmakers to the Queen, Prince of Wales, The Royal Observatory and The Lords of the Admiralty and continued under George Edward Frodsham until 1901 when he presumably retired. Condition Report: Watch is in fine, clean fully working condition. The backplate retains original gilt finish with minimal wear/scratching/oxidation. The dial is a slightly dirty/discoloured but otherwise is in very good original condition. The case has some light denting and overall light/moderate wear to rear. The marks are rubbed. Case closes tightly.Gross weight 70g. Watch has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN ELIZABETH II SILVER CASED MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECECHARLES FRODSHAM, LONDON 1978The eight-day four pillar going barrel movement with Swiss gilt platform lever escapement regulated by spring monometallic balance, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with diamond lozenge pierced blued steel hands over signature Chas. Frodsham, London to lower margin, the heavy cast silver caryatides variant bevel-glazed case with crown-centred hinged scroll handle over acanthus cast surround to the rectangular top glass over lappet leaf cast cornice and angled female term supports to angles, the rear with pin-hinged door and on conforming leaf cast canted base with shallow squab feet, the rear lower rail of the case with marks for London 1978 maker TC.8.5cm (3.675ins) high with handle down, 6cm (2.375ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep. Charles Frodsham was born in 1810 into a family of clockmakers with his grandfather, William originating from Cheshire before moving to London prior to 1781 where he was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company. His son, William James, had six sons, four of whom joined the firm of Parkinson and Frodsham in London; whilst Charles, the third born son set-up on his own at Barnes Place, Islington in 1834. He moved to 12 Finsbury Pavement in 1836 then to number 7 in 1838. On the death of the renowned chronometer maker John Roger Arnold in 1843 Charles Frodsham acquired the business and began trading as 'Arnold, Charles Frodsham' from 84 Strand, London. Unusually Frodsham was not admitted to the Clockmaker's Company until 1845 but went on to serve as master twice in 1855 and 1862; he was also a founder member of the British horological Institute in 1858.Charles Frodsham became one of the most eminent chronometer makers of his generation who served as a juror in the 1852 International Exhibition held at South Kensington where he also showed a month duration marine chronometer with experimental 'Duo-in-uno' balance springs and three different forms of compound balance. In 1854 he purchased the 'goodwill' of the late Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy's business which led to his appointment as Superintendent and Keeper of Her Majesty's clocks at Buckingham Palace. Charles Frodsham died of liver disease in January 1871 and was succeeded by his son, Harrison Mill Frodsham. The business became Charles Frodsham and Company and in 1884 and then was incorporated as a limited Company in 1893 before relocating to 115 New Bond Street, London two years later where they remained well into the Twentieth Century. The firm is still trading today (from 32 Bury Street, London) as specialist in chronometer, watch and clock makers. The present timepiece was produced as a part of a limited edition run of less than 1,000 examples to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The present example however is apparently unnumbered so may have been held in stock and retailed later. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in working condition however a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has some slight rubbing to the signature otherwise appears undamaged. Case is in fine original condition with no visible damage to the glasses. There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE III GILT PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCHFRODSHAM AND SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1795The gilt full plate fusee movement with four columnar pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine symmetrical neoclassical foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with faceted diamond endstone and musical trophy at the junction with the conforming engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Frodsham & Son, London, and numbered 2125, the circular white enamel Arabic numeral dial with Arabic quarters to outer track and gilt brass beetle-and-poker hands, the inner case applied with suspension post and bow at twelve o'clock and the outer applied with tortoiseshell pinned near the conforming rim mouldings.The pillar plate 3.6cm (1.375ins) diameter, the inner case 4.2cm (1.675ins) diameter; the outer case 4.8cm (4.875ins) diameter. William Frodsham senior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1728, free of the Clockmakers' Company in 1781 and died 1807. He worked from 12 Kingsgate Street, Red Lion Square, London and was appointed as one of the 'Experts' to assess Harrison's and Earnshaw's marine chronometers. He is thought to have probably been a journeyman to Justin Vulliamy and worked with his son, William junior (1755-1805), from circa 1779-1805 who is believed to have been taught the art of watch jewelling by his friend Thomas Earnshaw. This friendship led to a conflict of interest when, in 1804, Frodsham was asked by the Board of Longitude to give evidence relating to a claim for a reward by Earnshaw subsequent to the latter's development of an improved design of detached escapement. Condition Report: Watch is complete and in working condition and appears all-original. The gilding to the train, backplate and fittings is in good condition with minimal wear/rubbing and scratching to the latter. The dial has a couple of light surface scratches to the enamel otherwise appears free from visible faults. The hands are a little discoloured/oxidised. Inner case has overall patchy wear and oxidation to the gilt finish and has some very slight denting otherwise is in very good original condition. The outer case has some slight lifting and a couple of small losses to the shell border to the bezel area and some slight cracking to the rear (but no losses) a couple of pins are also missing. The clasp push button is worn and the gilding to the edge mouldings is rubbed, otherwise outer case is in good original condition.There is no winding key with this watch. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED SMALL TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER CHARLES FRODSHAM, LONDON, CIRCA 1840 The circular four pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, split bimetallic balance with keystone-shaped compensation weights, helical balance spring and faceted diamond endstone, set behind brass bayonet fitting movement dust cover, the 3.25 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds beneath power reserve dial, and inscribed CHARLES FRODSHAM, 7 Pavement, Finsbury Sq'e, London, No. 1800 to centre, with blued steel moon hands, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, the mahogany two-tier case with glazed top and vacant brass plate applied to the front of the upper tier over brass key escutcheon and ivory roundel to the lower tier, the sides with brass carrying handles, (balance staff and escape wheel pivots damaged, the case originally fitted with a third top tier).The box 15cm (6ins) high, 15.5cm (6.125ins) square. Charles Frodsham was born in 1810 into a family of clockmakers with his grandfather, William originating from Cheshire before moving to London prior to 1781 where he was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company. His son, William James, had six sons, four of whom joined the firm of Parkinson and Frodsham in London; whilst Charles, the third born son set-up on his own at Barnes Place, Islington in 1834. He moved to 12 Finsbury Pavement in 1836 then to number 7 in 1838. On the death of the renowned chronometer maker John Roger Arnold in 1843 Charles Frodsham acquired the business and began trading as 'Arnold, Charles Frodsham' from 84 Strand, London. Unusually Frodsham was not admitted to the Clockmaker's Company until 1845 but went on to serve as master twice in 1855 and 1862; he was also a founder member of the British horological Institute in 1858.Charles Frodsham became one of the most eminent chronometer makers of his generation who served as a juror in the 1852 International Exhibition held at South Kensington where he also showed a month duration marine chronometer with experimental 'Duo-in-uno' balance springs and three different forms of compound balance. In 1854 he purchased the 'goodwill' of the late Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy's business which led to his appointment as Superintendent and Keeper of Her Majesty's clocks at Buckingham Palace. Charles Frodsham died of liver disease in January 1871 and was succeeded by his son, Harrison Mill Frodsham. The business became Charles Frodsham and Company and in 1884 and then was incorporated as a limited Company in 1893 before relocating to 115 New Bond Street, London two years later where they remained well into the Twentieth Century. The firm is still trading today (from 32 Bury Street, London) as specialist in chronometer, watch and clock makers. A comparable chronometer (number 2012) was sold in these rooms 2nd October 2019 (lot 113) for £3,200 hammer. Condition Report: As mentioned in the catalogue description the balance and escapewheel arbors both have damaged pivots otherwise all components appear to be present with no other visible damage however as we are unable to test the operation of the movement we cannot verify that detent etc are serviceable. The fusee chain is also currently detached from the fusee cone hence we cannot vouch for the condition of the mainspring. Mechanism otherwise appears to be in original albeit somewhat neglected condition. The dial has rubbing and discolouration to the silvering however the definition of the engraving is good and the hands are undamaged. The bowl is in sound original condition but with overall oxidation to the surface and a few bumps and scuffs commensurate with age and use; the glass is presently loose within the bezel. The box is original and is generally in sound condition. The back of the upper tier has a glued horizontal break across the centre and the brass plate to the front is probably a replacement. The front has a couple of fairly deep scratches and there is another to the right-hand side; the base panel is also a little loose. Otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age, as catalogued there is no top tire present with the box.There is no winder of case key present.IVORY LICENSE - 4VNR92E6Condition Report Disclaimer
A CHARLES FRODSHAM 18CT GOLD CASED, KEYLESS WIND, HALF HUNTING CASED GENTLEMAN'S POCKET WATCHThe gilt jewelled lever movement detailed Chas Frodsham and Co 115 New Bond St, late of 84 Strand, London, No 09027, the signed enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and with blued steel hands, 18ct gold inner case, the case front with blue enamelled Roman numerals, London 1904, case diameter 5.5cm, gross weight 119.5 gramsCONDITION REPORTMovement winds and is working, looks to be clean attractive condition. Center seconds hand slightly bent, otherwise hands and dial are in good condition. The back and front cases open to 90 degrees. Case exterior is in good condition, no evidence of previous inscriptions or monograms, numerals to case front are in good condition. Case exterior has a few minor surface marks including to the centre glass and one or two tiny nicks to the enamelled roman numerals which are not down to the gold. One small dent to the side of the case of the watch between 7 and 8 o'clock
A CHARLES FRODSHAM 18CT GOLD CASED, KEYLESS WIND, HALF HUNTING CASED, GENTLEMAN'S POCKET WATCHThe gilt three quarter plate jewelled lever movement detailed Chas Frodsham and Co Ltd, 84 Strand, London No 08425, the signed enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and with blued steel hands, 18ct gold inner case, the case front with blue enamelled Roman numerals, the caseback monogram engraved, with a replacement gilt metal suspension bow, diameter 4.9cm, gross weight 104.5 grams
A Georgian oak and mahogany longcase clock, by Maddocks of Frodsham, the break arch dial with painted moon phase, circular dial bearing Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, eight day movement with bell strike, the hood with break arch pediment, raised on turned supports, over a trunk with herringbone inlay, raised on bracket feet, with weights, pendulum and key, 227cm high.
A large collection of postcards, the majority British topographical views, including photographic postcards titled ‘Broad Walk, Buxton’, ‘Main Street, from Bears Paw, Frodsham’, ‘Albany Hotel’, ‘High Street, Sutton, Xmas Show Week 1908’, ‘Market Street, Eastleigh’, ‘Frome Market Place’, ‘Ye ferrye Boate Inne, Helford Passage’, ‘White Hart Str. Beaminster’, ‘Stockbridge from Bridge’, ‘Doncaster Races Saddling Paddock’ and ‘Chiselborough’.
A 19th century Frodsham walnut cased bracket clock, the case having a moulded stepped pediment with circular dial signed 'Frodsham Gracechurch St. London', with Roman numerals, the movement signed to the back plate 'Frodsham Gracechurch Street London', with anchor escapement, twin fusee and striking on a single bell, 42.5cm high x 30.5cm wideIf there is no condition report shown, please request
A Regency mahogany cased 8 day bracket clock, the movement signed Frodsham, the case having a pineapple finial, twin ring handles with pierced side grilles, the dial having Roman numerals and Breguet style hands, the double fusee movement having anchor escapement and signed to the backplate 'Frodsham, Gracechurch St, London', 49cm high x 28.5cm wideIf there is no condition report shown, please request
CHARLES FRODSHAM & CO LTD - a limited edition Elizabeth II silver 'The Prince And Princess Of Wales 1981 Royal Wedding Commemoration" carriage clock, maker TC, London 1981, gilt engine turned dial plate with silvered chapter ring above applied Prince Of Wales feathers, within arched case and swing crown handle, with inscribed caseback, serial no. 153/1000, 8cm No damage or repair, only light surface wear to high points, movement untested, no key
Three open faced pocket watches. The pocket watches to include a hallmarked silver Parkinson & Frodsham open faced pocket watch, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1938. The other two white metal open faced pocket watches to include a Railway Timekeeper 'Duke' in a Mars 22 1/4 case and another white metal example. Largest measures 7cm (including bale) x 5cm. Smallest 6.7cm x 4.7cm. Total weight 281.8g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.
China, life and history – O’Neill (Hugh B.) Companion to Chinese History, New York, Facts on File, 1987, 8vo, 397pp + 14 maps at end, red & black boards, gilt titles, d. w. in plastic protector; Nourse (Mary A.), The Four Hundred Million: History of the Chinese, Indianapolis, Bobbs-Merrill, 1st edn. ,1935, 8vo, 375pp, monochrome frontis., and 28 other photographic plates, blue boards re-bound and re-mounted; Kuo (Sung T’ao), Liu (His-Hung) & Chang (Te-Yi), trans. J. D. Frodsham, The First Chinese Embassy to the West, Oxford, Clarendon, 1974 8vo, lxiv + 222, 8 monochrome plates, MS signature of translator to dedication dated 10/1/1979 to flyleaf, blue boards, gilt titles, d.w.; Gascoyne-Cecil (Rt. Revd. Lord Rupert Ernest William, 1863-1936 & Cecil (Lady Florence Mary), Changing China, 3rd impression, London, James Nisbet, 1910, small 87vo, xvi + 342pp, railway map to frontis., 32 monochrome photographic plates, blue boards, gilt titles to spine, ex .library copy; Davis (Sir John Francis 1st Bt., FRS 1795-1890) The Chinese: A General Description of the Empire of China and its Inhabitants, 2 Vols., New York, Bradley, n. d. 16mo, viii + 383pp with 12 woodcuts, Vol. II: viii + 440pp, 13 woodcut illustrations, rebound red cloth; Headland (Prof. Isaac Taylor), Court Life in China: The Capitol, it’s Officials and People, New York, Flemming H . Revell, 1909 8vo, 372pp, 20 photographic plates, blue and black embossed illustration and titles on yello9w boards, black spine titles with dragon; Krausse (Alexis), China in Decay: the Story of a Disappearing Empire, 3rd edn., (issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only), London, George Bell, 1900 8vo, xvii + 418pp, 15 monochromatic photographic plates, five mostly folding maps, bookseller’s label in side front cover Luzac & Co., Great Russell Street, London, yellow boards, black titles and spine titles, plastic protector; Chang (Peng-Chun, PhD), foreword by Professor Eileen Power, China at the Crossroads: the Chinese Situation in Perspective, London, Evans rothers n. d. (1936), 179pp, 2 maps, MS dedication to Mr. Edward Evans (publisher) from the author, August 1936, yellow boards, black titles, d. w. with plastic protector; Withrow (William Henry, DD, FRSC) China and its Peoples, Toronto, John Briggs, 1894, small 98vo, vi + 304pp, woodcut illus. frontis, map, some staining to title pages, colour and gilt embossed decorative brown boards and titles, cover somewhat worn (9)
A good and small, mid 19th century satinwood four glass table alarm timpieceFrodsham, Gracechurch Street, LondonThe case set with heavy bevelled glass panels on an ogee moulding to a plinth base on brass button feet. The 3.25 inch signed silvered Roman dial with outer minute track and inner quarter hour ring, blued steel spade hands for the time, and tapering hand for the alarm set, framed by a bevelled silvered sight ring. The signed chain fusee movement united by four baluster pillars, the anchor escapement to a pendulum supported on a T-bar suspension and sounding the alarm on a bell. Ticking and with operational alarm. Together with a case key and winding key. 22cms (8.75ins) high. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GOOD 19TH CENTURY TWO-DAY BRASS-BANDED ROSEWOOD MARINE CHRONOMETERParkinson and Frodsham, London, no.3352. The two part case (top lid removed), with signature plaque to the mid section over recessed campaign type handles and inset to the corners with brass banding. The 3.75 inch silvered Roman dial with Arabic minute track marked in 5s, power reserve below XII marked in 8 hour increments to 56, the running seconds dial just overlapping VI, signed across the centre PARKINSON & FRODSHAM, CHANGE ALLEY, LONDON, 3352. The chain fusee movement with freesprung white metal helical spring to a cut and compensated bimetallic balance with circular timing weights, the Earnshaw type detent escapement with maintaining power. Hung in a numbered gimballed bowl with locking lever and safety winding key. Ticking, together with a later winding key and a case key. 18.5cms wide. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y Ф* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An impressive first half of the 19th century brass-inlaid mahogany quarter chiming table clockFrodsham, Gracechurch St, London The tall gothic arched case with twin finials over canted front angles inlaid with harebells, foliate scrolls, flowerheads and quatrefoils, the sides with cornucopia ring handles and architectural silk-backed sound frets over ebonised detailing to the shaped base. The 9 inch arched signed painted dial with strike/silent and chime/not chime subsidiaries over the Roman chapters framing the subsidiary date dial, with brass and blued steel hands. The large triple gut fusee movement with steeply shouldered plates united by knopped pillars, the anchor escapement with rack striking on a bell and chiming the quarters on a run of eight bells and hammers. Ticking, striking and chiming the quarters. Together with a door key to operate both doors. 68cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Purchased Bonhams 5th July 2006, lot 80. The Contents of the Old Rectory, Great Bealings, Suffolk.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare late 19th century French five-minute minute repeating carriage clockRetailed by Charles Frodsham & Co., the movement numbered 19544. The backplate further stamped 'Patent Surety Roller'The cannelee type case with turned handle on facetted uprights over twin repeat buttons - the front button sounding the last hour, the rear button sounding the five minute intervals past the hour - over glazed sides and a stepped base on turned feet. The signed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute band and blued steel Breguet hands. The large silvered platform with compensated bimetallic balance to a jewelled English-style lever escapement, sounding the hours and half hours on a blued steel coiled gong. The backplate engraved with the retailers name and stamped Patent Surety Roller in an oval. Ticking, striking and repeating. Together with a double ended key. 18cms (7.5ins) high. Footnotes:Five minute repeating carriage clocks are rare to find today, for further information, see Allix & Bonnert, 'Carriage Clocks' ACC 1974 p 197. The Patent Surety Roller was a device to guard against any accidental movement of the star wheel. It was invented by Moritz Immisch, an ex-foreman of LeRoy et Fils of Regent Street, in 1879, the patent was acquired by Gay, Lamaille and Company of Paris and London a year later; for a full account, see Wotruba, 'The Story behind PATENT SURETY ROLLER stamped on carriage clocks', Antiquarian Horology, Number two, Volume Thirty-eight, June 2017, p.239 in which the first two illustrations show a similar five-minute repeating carriage clock by Parkinson and Frodsham. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
λ A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY AND BRASS BOUND EIGHT DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERBY FRENCH, LONDON, MID-19TH CENTURYthe brass movement with a 4 1/2 inch silvered dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and eight day Down / Up dial, inscribed 'French Royal Exchange, LONDON: No. 6794', in a brass bound twin hinged case with a glazed upper section and side carry handles, with an ivory plaque to the front, the underside of the cover with a paper trade label inscribed 'F.M. MOORE Limited Chronometer Makers to the Admiralty, 102 High Street, Belfast and 23 Eden Quay, Dublin'20.2cm high, 18.9cm wide, 18.7cm deepCatalogue NoteA paper label in the box gives details of when the clock was bought and cleaned including by Chas. Frodsham Brompton Road SW1, 1962*This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate.ProvenancePurchased from the Estate of F.L.Oliver, Haslemere in 1931.
A FRENCH PETITE SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING BRASS MID-SIZE GORGE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKNo 31762, circa 1900The case with five rectangular bevelled glass panels, white enamel dial and blued steel hands, alarm subsidiary, twin train movement, original silvered platform lever escapement, with bi-metallic compensated balance, with cachet ‘JWB’ in an oval, striking on two blued steel gongs, the base with STRIKING/SILENT selector, in original red Morocco leather carrying case, the inner cover with CHARLES FRODSHAM, 27, SOUTH MOLTON ST, LONDON W. Below a crown retailer stamp13cm high (handle up)CONDITION REPORTWith an associated twin end winding key. The leather strap of the carrying case is broken. The repeat button on the carrying case is also broken, scuffs and marks.The clock is in original condition. The silvered platform appears original. The case and glass is dusty. It does strike and repeat and ticks for a while but will require a service to be operable.
A brass repeating carriage clock, by Charles Frodsham, 20th century, the case with swing handle above moulded cornice with fluted frieze, three-quarter reeded columns and bevelled glass panels, on plinth base, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals within gilt-brass mask with scrolling foliate decoration, the twin train eight day movement striking on a bell, the backplate signed Charles Frodsham London, 17cm high (excluding handle), 19.5cm high (including handle)Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece offered for sale.
Frodsham - a silver open face pocket watch, the cream enamel dial with Roman numeral chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial and signed Frodsham Gracechurch Street London, in a silver plain polished outer and inner case, hallmarked London 1838, key wind movement signed Frodsham 31 Gracechurch Str London and numbered 3476, diameter of dial 43mm, diameter of case 49mm, in a metal two-part protective outer case, with leather Albert, T bar and swivel, watch is fully wound but not running at present time.
Charles Frodsham of London - an 18ct gold keyless full hunter minute repeating lever pocket watch, the signed white enamel Roman dial having subsidiary seconds dial, signed Charles Frodsham and numbered 06715 ADfmsz between 11 and 1 o'clock, subsidiary seconds dial with Arabic numerals, case assayed London 1882, the English movement with gilt three quarter plate, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, repeating the hours, quarters and minutes on two hammers and gongs, the backplate signed and numbered, and with Frodsham's address of 84 Strand, London, 121.5g, dia.5cm, sold with leather travel caseNote: This watch was previously sold by these rooms on 20th March 2004, hammer price £5,800 Not running and appears overwound.Otherwise in excellent condition.
Frodsham & Baker, London. A silver open-faced consular cased watch, no. 7646, 1856. Movement: gilded full plate, lever escapement, diamond endstone, gilt cap. Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds. Case: silver, milled band, engine-turned back with cartouche, London hallmark for 1856. Signed: dial and movement signed Frodsham & Baker, Gracechurch st, London, no. 7646. Dimensions: diameter 50mm. £100-£150 --- Condition Report Movement: running at the time of cataloguing. Dial: chips to the edge. Case: engine-turning to the case back completely worn, dents, band worn. Gross weight: 110.8gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
A rosewood library clock, c.1850, by Frodsham, London, the rectangular silvered dial with Roman numerals and engraved 'Frodsham, Gracechurch Street, London', enclosing a twin-fusee chain-driven movement striking the hours on a gong, with an angular anchor escapement and finned baluster pillars and a pull repeat, protruding bevelled glass panels to the sides, the face flanked by two turned columns and the back door with a pierced fretwork panel, raised on a stepped plinth and flattened button feet, 19cm wide 13.5cm deep27cm highProvenance: The David Morris Collection.Condition ReportThe movement ticks when wound but we can't guarantee accurate timekeeping and would recommend it is seen by a professional clock restorer if intended to be in use. No winder. One key for back and front doors. The case in very good aesthetic condition although the fretwork panel to the back door is damaged and currently held in place by the silk panel which is also torn and damaged. One small piece of fretwork panel detached but present. Overall very good condition and ready for placement. Please see additional photos for reference.
Nao, Churchill, Coalport, Sadler, Gibson, Other - A mixed collection to include a Steiff #241147 soft toy elephant with yellow tag on left ear. A Nao figure of a little girl holding her doll. Weather master barometer. A small amount of blue and white Asian ceramics. A bronze medal 'Frodsham Darts League' medal in case, has engravings on the back stating: 'Presented to M.Philipson 1985', and similar. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (M)
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