Frodsham; an oak cased bracket clock, second quarter 19^th century, the shaped case with fleur de lys carved finial and foliate carved glazed door enclosing a 9 inch canted silvered dial with roman numerals and strike silent dial in the arch and inscribed ‘Frodsham, Gracechurch Street, London, foliate engraved corners, the double fusee 8-day movement striking on a gong and with pull repeat, the back plate with curved top corners and stamped ‘Frodsham, Gracechurch Str, London, raised on foliate bracket feet, 43cm high, 18cm deep, 31cm wide

Footnote: John Frodsham (1781-1849) is recorded at 33 Gracechurch Street, as a watch, clock and chronometer maker. John moved to Gracechurch Street in 1825 after the death of his father William. He was a livery man of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in 1830, the firm becoming Frodsham & Sons between 1835 and his death in 1849.

Condition Report
Note splits and cracks to top of case, name mis-struck on the movement, pendulum and key present but movement not tested or guaranteed. General wear and tear commensurate with age and daily use

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