Beschreibung:

An early Victorian black marble library mantel timpiece Arnold and Charles Frodsham, London, circa 1843 The circular four pillar single chain fusee movement with half-deadbeat escapement and holdfast for the large cylindrical bob pendulum to the backplate signed Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, No. 859 to centre, the 4.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with repeat signature Arnold, CHA's FRODSHAM. 84 STRAND, LONDON, 859 to centre and with Gothic style numerals, with fine cruciform pierced blued steel hands within engine turned bevel glazed hinged bezel, the ogee outline lancet-shaped black marble case with hinged glazed bezel to rear and on canted skirt base, 28.5cm (11.25ins) high. Charles Frodsham is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born in 1810, he set up business at 7 Finsbury Pavement prior to 1842 before succeeding John Roger Arnold at 84 Strand in 1843. He was appointed Master of the Clockmaker's Company in 1855 and 1862 and was succeeded by his son, H.M. Frodsham, in 1871. The firm became a Limited Company in 1893 and is still trading today from 32 Bury Street, St James's. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated.