French Perpetual Calendar Clock, Charles Frodsham & Co., London
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French Perpetual Calendar Clock, Charles Frodsham & Co., London
late 19th century
the bronze case with decorations of foliate, vines and dolphins, the dial surround with delicate foliate engraved gilt mask, the upper dial of white enamel with Roman chapter ring with recessed center showing the jeweled Brocot escapement, three further discs below for day of month, date ring and months, brass 8-day time and strike spring driven movement with jeweled Brocot escapement and detached perpetual calendar mechanism, dial marked "Chas. Frodsham & Co., to the Queen, 18878," movement marked "Chas. Frodsham & Co., to the Queen, 84 Strand, 18878, Paris"
15 1/2 x 12 x 6 inches
Provenance: The Estate of Rodney V. Councell, Greensboro, Maryland
late 19th century
the bronze case with decorations of foliate, vines and dolphins, the dial surround with delicate foliate engraved gilt mask, the upper dial of white enamel with Roman chapter ring with recessed center showing the jeweled Brocot escapement, three further discs below for day of month, date ring and months, brass 8-day time and strike spring driven movement with jeweled Brocot escapement and detached perpetual calendar mechanism, dial marked "Chas. Frodsham & Co., to the Queen, 18878," movement marked "Chas. Frodsham & Co., to the Queen, 84 Strand, 18878, Paris"
15 1/2 x 12 x 6 inches
Provenance: The Estate of Rodney V. Councell, Greensboro, Maryland
Condition
Original finish, tip of date hand broken, clock functions properly (15-minute test), calendar does not advance with the clock.
The absence of a condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the lot. Please inquire for a detailed condition report.
The absence of a condition report does not imply there are no condition issues with the lot. Please inquire for a detailed condition report.
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French Perpetual Calendar Clock, Charles Frodsham & Co., London
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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