By Charles Frodsham, London, Circa 1950
Estimate: | £800 - £1,200 |
Hammer price: | £900 |
The case with a caddy top, moulded cornice and pierced fret, with a three-quarter column to each side of the glazed door and quarter columns to the back edge, above a slender trunk inset with a panel door, inlaid with three marquetry panels of foliage, above the base with stepped plinth, the 7in square gilt brass dial, with cherub spandrels, within a ‘wheatsheaf’ engraved border, enclosing silvered chapter ring, blued steel hands and a matted centre, signed on the dial plate Chas. Frodsham, Londini Fecit, the twin train chain fusée movement striking and chiming the quarters on eight graduated bells, with anchor escapement
167cm high
SALEROOM NOTICE
Please note this clock is circa 1950.
CONDITION REPORT
With pendulum. The clock is in good condition, although the movement will require a full service as it’s very dirty and not running. The case would benefit from a wax. The glass panel is loose and temporarily removed for safety.
30.11. There are two brass corner mounts missing from the back of the hood part of the quarter mouldings - top right and bottom left.