William James Frodsham (1778-1850)

A half-length portrait, slightly to the right, showing Frodsham seated wearing a black coat.
William Frodsham was a watchmaker and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He attained his freedom in the Clockmakers' Company in 1802 and was its master in 1836-37. He was the father of Charles Frodsham (1810-71).

Object Details

ID: BHC2698
Collection: Fine art
Type: Painting
Display location: Not on display
Creator: British School, 19th century
Date made: 19th century; circa 1840
People: Frodsham, William James
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Painting: 354 mm x 302 mm