Charles Frodsham was born into a dynasty of clock, watch, and chronometer makers on April 15, 1810. His father, William James Frodsham, was a well-respected horologist in his own right, and Charles apprenticed with him at the age of 14. He showed early promise as a horologist, and in 1830 he submitted two chronometers to the Premium Trials at Greenwich. His second chronometer won the second Premium prize of £170. This success helped to establish Charles as one of the leading chronometer makers in London.

In 1834, Charles Frodsham founded his own business at 7 Finsbury Pavement. He quickly became one of the most respected chronometer makers in the world, and his clocks and watches were used by the Royal Navy, the U.S. Navy, and other organizations. Hes was also a active member of the horological community. He was a founding member of the British Horological Institute in more...

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A gold duplex pocket watch, maker Parkinson and Frodsham…

1824 Gold Parkinson & Frodsham Duplex Pocket Watch, English

A gold duplex pocket watch, maker Parkinson and Frodsham English Circa 1824 5.3 cm diameter, 6.7 cm high. A gold duplex pocket watch, maker Parkinson and Frodsham. English Circa 1824. Gents 18 carat gold open face watch. Plain case with a Wyvem engraved…

Charles Frodsham gilt brass carriage clock, 20th century, made…

Frodsham Carriage Clock with Architectural Theme, 20th Century

Charles Frodsham gilt brass carriage clock, 20th century, made in England, 11 jewel movement with striker, #0373, in architectural themed case with fluted column supports, the circular white dial with engraved gilt brass surround, a/f (verdigris to case,…

A Mariner's world clock by Charles Frodsham, surmounted by a…

Mariner's World Clock with Silver Galleon - Limited Edition

A Mariner's world clock by Charles Frodsham, surmounted by a silver galleon, the brass mount stamped for 'The St James's house Company/ Serial no. 217/500', height: 28 cm.

A fine-quality scarlet tortoise-shell and boulle and…

Scarlet Tortoise-Shell Louis XV Mantle Clock

A fine-quality scarlet tortoise-shell and boulle and gilt-bronze mounted Louis XV style mantle-clock by Arnold and Charles Frodsham London, English circa 1850 58 cm high, 27 cm wide. Provenance: Asprey London 31/10/88 (4,200 pounds)

Rare 18ct gold hunter, quarter repeater pocket watch, with…

18ct Gold Hunter Pocket Watch with Quarter Repeater

Rare 18ct gold hunter, quarter repeater pocket watch, with movement by Nicole & Capt for Hunt & Roskell, 47 mm case with decorative engraved borders, monogrammed to front cover EA, hallmarked London 1856 to covers and inner dust cover, makers mark AN.…

Victorian 18ct gold lady's open face pocket watch,…

Victorian 18ct Gold Lady's Pocket Watch by Arnold Frodsham

Victorian 18ct gold lady's open face pocket watch, interestingly signed 'Arnold Frodsham, London', number 13049, 38 mm case, hallmarked London 1845 engine-turned back cover with shield cartouche with engraved crest: a stag's head erased, engraved chevron…

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock by Joseph Soldano,…

19th Century Brass Carriage Clock by Joseph Soldano

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock by Joseph Soldano, serial number 5190, the white enamel dial with markings of Chas Frodsham and Co., to the Queen, 84 strand and their serial number 18968. In a corniche case with its own key of identical number.…

A mahogany cased Parkinson & Frodsham two day marine…

1850 Parkinson & Frodsham Marine Chronometer in Mahogany Case

A mahogany cased Parkinson & Frodsham two day marine chronometer, 1850, fusee detent with patented Parkinson & Frodsham shock resistant tub, with Roman numerals and subsidiary dials

Small brass carriage clock by Charles Frodsham London having a…

Brass Carriage Clock by Charles Frodsham London

Small brass carriage clock by Charles Frodsham London having a white panel dial with glass top, sides and front. Having reeded column corners and stepped base. Height: 14 cm. With key. Early 20th century.

A fine 19th century mahogany bracket clock by Charles Frodsham…

Mahogany Bracket Clock by Charles Frodsham & Son

A fine 19th century mahogany bracket clock by Charles Frodsham & Son London the arched top with brass carrying handle, silvered dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary strike and silent dial, calendar aperture and makers name on gilt metal bracket…

A fusee pocket watch, no. 419S, Gracechurch Street, London,…

Gracechurch Street Fusee Pocket Watch - 1850 English Lever

A fusee pocket watch, no. 419S, Gracechurch Street, London, 1850 Frodsham, English lever, 7 jewel movement, sterling silver case, Roman numerals open face, hallmarked, blue steel hands, subsidiary second hand, 48 mm diameter

A mahogany marine chronometer, No.1319, by Parkinson & Frodsham,…

1860 Parkinson & Frodsham Mahogany Marine Chronometer

A mahogany marine chronometer, No.1319, by Parkinson & Frodsham, circa 1860, the silvered dial with seconds and up/down subsidiary dials, fusee spring detent movement with maintaining power, Airy's compensation balance and helical spring, the brass bowl…

A sterling silver pocket watch, Parkinson & Frodsham, no. 1630,…

Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Watch, Parkinson & Frodsham

A sterling silver pocket watch, Parkinson & Frodsham, no. 1630, English, circa 1825, lever escapement and enamel dial with Roman numerals, gold poker hands, 52 mm diameter

Frodsham, a brass cased marine deck watch gimbal mounted in a…

Frodsham Marine Deck Watch in Wooden Box

Frodsham, a brass cased marine deck watch gimbal mounted in a wooden deck box, late 19th century. Dial: Silvered, black Arabic numerals, black outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, blued steel spade hands. Movement: Swiss gilt bar movement, detent…

Tortoiseshell and cut brass marquetry mantle timepiece in the…

Boulle-style Mantle Clock with Frodsham Movement

Tortoiseshell and cut brass marquetry mantle timepiece in the style of Charles Boulle. The movement is by Charles Frodsham & Co Ltd by Appointment of King George VI. The clock has an ornate brass face supported by four tapering columns standing on brass…

Regency style bronze and parcel-gilt bracket clock, Charles…

Regency Style Bronze Clock by Charles Frodsham & Co

Regency style bronze and parcel-gilt bracket clock, Charles Frodsham & Co., London, c. 1850, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed 'Chas Frodsham & Co. 84 Strand London 1891', in an earlier case. Attr. To Thomas hope, surmounted by an urn finial…

A large Charles Frodsham & Co Gorge cased Strike/Repeat…

Mid 19th Century Charles Frodsham Gorge Carriage Clock

A large Charles Frodsham & Co Gorge cased Strike/Repeat carriage clock, with alarm mechanism, mid 19th century. Enamel in excellent condition, height 18 cm, width 9 cm, depth 8 cm

A marine chronometer by Charles Frodsham, c.1858, the two-day…

Charles Frodsham Marine Chronometer, 1858

A marine chronometer by Charles Frodsham, c.1858, the two-day duration timepiece in brass gimbal mounting, the 4 inch silvered dial marked 'Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand London, No.2898, Roman numerals with subsidiary state-of-wind (56 hour) dial flanked by…

Swiss gold ladies half hunter fob watch made by Charles…

Charles Frodsham Swiss Gold Half Hunter Fob Watch

Swiss gold ladies half hunter fob watch made by Charles Frodsham, with enamel dial and black roman numerals. Blue enamel dial to outer case, with enamelled initial to the back. Movement and dial marked with the makers name. 34.7 mm diameter. Case tests as…

A gold open faced pocket by Charles Frodsham London, 18ct…

Charles Frodsham 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

A gold open faced pocket by Charles Frodsham London, 18ct yellow gold, case hallmarked SPP 18ct Chester 1889404, movement engraved Charles Frodsham 84 strand London 18431 English fusee lever with white enamel dial, slender black Roman numerals, sub dial,…

Charles Frodsham carriage clock. Oval brass frame with glazed…

Charles Frodsham Oval Carriage Clock

Charles Frodsham carriage clock. Oval brass frame with glazed panels. White enameled face with Roman numerals and marked 'Chas Frodsham London.' two keys. Running. Height 11 cm

An English silver plated carriage clock, by Charles Frodsham…

Antique English Silver Plated Carriage Clock, Charles Frodsham London

An English silver plated carriage clock, by Charles Frodsham London c.1900, having an ornate silver plated case, decorated with acanthus leaves and figural maiden columns case, height: 8 cm, width 6 cm depth 5 cm note: AF - lacking side glass panel, back…

An 18 carat gold cased key wind fusee pocket watch, the…

1860 Parkinson & Frodsham 18ct Gold Pocket Watch

An 18 carat gold cased key wind fusee pocket watch, the movement marked Parkinson & Frodsham / London /, circa 1860, fusee lever, key wind & set, made for the Spanish market, the dial 43 mm diameter

Frodsham Georgian style small scale bracket clock, with key,…

Small Georgian Style Bracket Clock by Frodsham

Frodsham Georgian style small scale bracket clock, with key, approx 28 cm x 16 cm x 14 cm deep

Hallmarked sterling silver full hunter pocket watch; white dial…

1840 Parkinson & Frodsham Hallmarked Silver Pocket Watch

Hallmarked sterling silver full hunter pocket watch; white dial and case marked Parkinson and Frodsham London, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, key wind and set. London 1840

An 18ct gold demi hunter pocket watch; front cover with blue…

18ct Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch with Blue Enamel

An 18ct gold demi hunter pocket watch; front cover with blue enamel Roman numerals, underside engraved to H Ryder from his master and friend Lord William Beresford Calcutta 1880 with white dial black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, push piece at 9…

A good 19th century brass cased carriage clock, by Charles…

Charles Frodsham Brass Carriage Clock

A good 19th century brass cased carriage clock, by Charles Frodsham, London, bevelled glass panels, the enamel dial with Roman numerals and blue steel hands, eight day movement, striking on the hour, recently overhauled and in good working order. 11 cm x…

A mid 19th century Charles Frodsham two day marine Chronometer…

Charles Frodsham Two-Day Marine Chronometer

A mid 19th century Charles Frodsham two day marine Chronometer a two day movement with silvered 3 3/8 inch dial and gilt brass gimbal fittings in a mahogany double hinged case with outer protective mahogany case. By Charles Frodsham 84 Strand London,…

English Charles Frodsham brass carriage clock. Running. Key…

Brass Carriage Clock by Charles Frodsham - Running

English Charles Frodsham brass carriage clock. Running. Key available. Height 13 cm