https://staging.theclockandwatchshop.co.uk Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:31:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://staging.theclockandwatchshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/cropped-site_icon-2-300x300-1-32x32.png https://staging.theclockandwatchshop.co.uk 32 32 https://staging.theclockandwatchshop.co.uk/product/pendule-dofficier-red-ormulu/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:01:37 +0000 https://www.theclockandwatchshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=87614 was a distinguished English clock, watch and chronometer maker establishing the firm of Charles Frodsham & Co, which remains in existence as the longest continuously trading firm of chronometer manufacturers in the world ! The case is constructed of French Oak then covered in a red Tortoiseshell style resin veneer, inlaid with brass stringing and edging and having ormulu mounts.  Sold with our 24 month guarantee.]]> An extremely rare carriage clock or ‘Pendule d’officier’ with one of the finest cases we have ever seen. These were made from the early 1800s through to 1910’s and this one dates to around 1914. Running for a week on a full wind, and having the symbol of eternity, the snake consuming itself for the handle. The dial on the clock is excellent, hand painted with swags of flowers between the numerals and small gilt flowers joinng them. Wonderful gilt highly detailed hands, signed by Charles Frodsham of 27 South Molten Street, London.  Charles Frodsham was established in 1848 ( after a partnership with John Arnold )  Born on the 15 April 1810 – 11 January 1871 he was a distinguished English clock, watch and chronometer maker establishing the firm of Charles Frodsham & Co, which remains in existence as the longest continuously trading firm of chronometer manufacturers in the world ! The case is constructed of French Oak then covered in a red Tortoiseshell style resin veneer, inlaid with brass stringing and edging and having ormulu mounts.  Sold with our 24 month guarantee.

]]> https://staging.theclockandwatchshop.co.uk/product/pendule-dofficier-with-silvered-dial/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:12:08 +0000 https://www.theclockandwatchshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=87501 A very attractive Parisian mantel clock or Pendule d’Officier of good size and colour. This style of clock was invented in the late 18th century, designed by Breguet for Napoleon to be carried by his officers (pendule d’officier – officer’s clock) to ensure they kept good time whilst also being robust enough for frequent transport! The case is a bright ormolu, sitting on detailed bun feed with very nice floral cast brass features decorating the top, front, and sides, as well as the classic ouroboros handle, the snake consuming itself, symbolising the eternity of time. The clock has a beautifully engine turned silvered dial, with detail to the outer and inner sections and a smooth chapter ring with Arabic numerals. The hands are particularly ornate, and sit nicely against the dial, with a convex glass front and frosted glass to the rear. The 8-day movement strikes on a gong every hour and half hour. Circa 1890.

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