William Frodsham, Red Lion Square London - George III Englis...

Estimate

£800 - £1,200

William Frodsham, Red Lion Square London - George III English ebonised double fusee bracket, the 7" x 9.5" brass dial with silvered Roman and Arabic numeral chapter ring, gilt foliate spandrels, signed to the centre Willm Frodsham, Red Lion Square, London, with calendar aperture, 'strike/silent' subsidiary dial to the arch, the signed foliate engraved back, anchor escapement striking the hours on a bell, the bell topped case with metal mesh panels to the sides, raised upon bun feet, surmounted by a brass carrying handle, 19.5" high with handle raised (with pendulum) (the doors appear to be later replacements)

** William Frodsham is recorded as being in the Clockmakers Company from 1781 until his death in 1803 

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The timepiece and strike appear functioning, the doors are potentially later replacements - see all images for general guidance