Charles Frodsham Silver Jubilee Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1977
Maker / issuer
Charles FrodshamThis mantel clock was produced by the workshop of Charles Frodsham in 1977 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The clock is constructed with a mahogany case featuring a flat top with molded edges and a break-arch glazed front panel, elevated on a plinth with brass bun feet.
The 3-inch silver dial is accented with gold-plated details, including the St. Edward's Crown in the arch, floral motifs in the spandrel areas, and ribbon-style inscriptions reading "SILVER JUBILEE" and "1977". The movement is an 8-day mechanical key-wound timepiece with eleven jewels and a platform escapement. The dial displays the London silver hallmark for 1977. The hands are manufactured from blued steel. The clock measures 19 cm in height, 14.5 cm in width, and 11 cm in depth.
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1977
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Maker
- Charles Frodsham
- Jewels
- 11
- Dimensions
- 19 x 14.5 x 11 cm
- Escapement
- Platform
- Case Material
- Mahogany
- Dial Diameter
- 3 inches
- Movement Type
- 8-day mechanical
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- Charles Frodsham
Design
- Visible features
- • Case constructed from mahogany with brass bun feet • Silver dial features four-corner floral motifs • Dial arch depicts the St. Edward's Crown with scrollwork and Jubilee ribbons • Dial features London hallmark for the year 1977
- Case and Dial Design
- The clock is housed in a mahogany case designed with a traditional architectural profile. The structure includes a flat top with machined edges, while the front panel incorporates a break-arch window to view the dial. The assembly rests upon a base supported by compressed brass bun feet. The dial measures three inches in diameter and is finished in silver with gold-plated accents. It features Roman numeral indices and decorative corner motifs representing rose, thistle, leek, and shamrock symbols. Within the arch of the dial, a representation of the St. Edward's Crown is integrated into baroque scrollwork, flanked by ribbons inscribed with "SILVER JUBILEE" and "1977".
- Marks and Attribution
- The clock is an official commemorative production from the Charles Frodsham workshop, specifically manufactured for the 1977 Silver Jubilee. The piece incorporates formal London silver hallmarks that date to the year 1977. The dial surface bears the signature "Charles Frodsham London" alongside the Jubilee-specific markings. The hands are made of blued steel, consistent with the construction details noted for this specific commemorative model.
- Movement and Mechanism
- The timekeeping is provided by an 8-day mechanical movement. This caliber is designed to be wound via a key and features a platform escapement to regulate the rate. The movement assembly is jeweled with 11 stones. Signatures regarding the manufacturer and country of origin are located on the rear brass plate of the mechanism. The auction description notes that the movement has been serviced and is functioning, with a winding key included as part of the ensemble.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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Research required
- Research required: Condition of the internal platform escapement components is reported based on seller claims
- Research required: Authenticity of the service status is based on auction house reporting