Kembery Antique Clocks & Watches Ltd

Description

An English twin fusee bracket/table clock. An arched top mahogany case with choice flame veneers and carved detailing. Brass sound fretted side panels with silk backing. A cast brass bezel with convex glass and standing on wooden ball feet. A pull repeat to the side. A square glass back door. A convex dial with blued steel hands signed 'Frodsham, Gracechurch Street London'. A quality double fusee mechanism striking the hours on a bell of 8-day duration. Engraved to the backplate by the maker. A nice quality shaped brass pendulum with a transportation lock. Circa 1835.

The Frodsham family are recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers & Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1760-1850. They are highly regarded clockmakers and illustrated in various clock reference books.

Height 17" / 43cms Width 11 "/ 29 cms Depth 6" / 16 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock with a written 12 month guarantee which has been serviced to a high standard. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send more photos on Whatsapp. We are members of the British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.