Charles Frodsham Sterling Silver Carriage Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1978
Maker / issuer
Charles FrodshamThis carriage clock is constructed with a sterling silver case and carries official London hallmark stamps for the year 1978. It is produced by the British manufacturer Charles Frodsham London.
The case design features fluted columns at the four corners, a molded cornice, and a wide base. A geometric handle with a fluted center sits atop the clock above a rectangular bevelled glass panel. Thick bevelled glass panels are also set into the front, sides, and rear of the case. The white enamel dial measures 2.25 inches in diameter and features black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and black spade-pattern steel hands.
Signed 'Charles Frodsham London' at the center, the dial is mounted within a silver mask engraved with floral and scroll motifs. The eight-day mechanical movement features an 11-jewel, two-train construction with a lever escapement, hour-striking mechanism on a bell, and a repeating function activated by a button on the case top.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Maker
- Charles Frodsham London
- Features
- Bell strike and repeater
- Material
- Sterling silver
- Dimensions
- 20 x 10.5 x 9 cm
- Escapement
- Lever
- Hallmark Date
- 1978
- Movement Type
- Eight-day mechanical, two-train, 11 jewels
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- Charles Frodsham
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features fluted columns at corners and a rectangular bevelled glass top panel • Engraved floral and scroll mask surrounds the white enamel dial • Handle assembly has a fluted central grip • Hour-repeater button is positioned on top of the case near the handle
- Dial and Ornamentation
- The clock face consists of a white enamel dial with a 2.25-inch diameter. It displays black Roman numerals and an external minute track, complemented by spade-pattern black steel hands. The maker's signature, 'Charles Frodsham London,' is positioned at the center of the dial. This circular dial is set within an engraved silver mask that features intricate floral and scroll-work ornamentation, contrasting with the structural fluting of the case.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timekeeping is powered by an eight-day mechanical, two-train movement containing 11 jewels. It utilizes a lever escapement for regulation. The clock includes a striking mechanism that sounds on a bell, as well as a repeater feature that can be activated by pressing a button located at the top of the case. According to the source documentation, the movement has been fully serviced. All silver components bear official London hallmark stamps, and the clock is supplied with its original winding key.
- Case Design and Construction
- The clock is housed in a sterling silver case featuring architectural details. The design incorporates fluted columns at each of the four corners, supported by a molded cornice and a wide, stable base. A geometric-styled handle is mounted on top, featuring a fluted central section. The visibility of the interior components is provided by thick, bevelled glass panels integrated into the top, front, sides, and rear of the case. The top panel allows for a view of the balance wheel mechanism.
Identification
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Catalogue references
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Research required
- Research required: The exact serial number is not provided in the source text
- Research required: The source does not specify the specific silversmith who manufactured the sterling silver case, only the London hallmarks