8-inch Mahogany Dial Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This wall clock is constructed with an 8-inch painted dial housed in a solid mahogany surround. It features a chain-driven fusee movement with an 8-day power reserve.
The casing includes a side access hatch and a bottom curved door designed for access to the pendulum regulation. The clock is fitted with a heavy-gauge brass bezel with a locking glass face and incorporates blued-steel hands. The source attributes the manufacture to England, dating the piece to the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1900. It is described as a compact wall clock, measuring 25 cm in total case diameter with a depth of 13 cm.
The timepiece is sold with a matching winding key and its original pendulum. The auction description reports that the movement is fully operational and the wood case retains a warm patina.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Wall clock
- Origin
- England
- Case Material
- Solid mahogany
- Dial Diameter
- 8 inches
- Movement Type
- 8-day single-chain driven fusee
- Place recorded
- England
- Date Attribution
- circa 1900
- Overall Diameter
- 25cm
Design
- Visible features
- • Painted dial with Roman numerals • Brass bezel with locking glass face • Steel chain-driven fusee • Solid mahogany case with side hatch
- Movement and Mechanism
- The timepiece is powered by an 8-day single-chain fusee movement. This mechanism utilizes a steel chain for power transmission, rather than a gut cord. The movement is contained within the mahogany case and is accessible via the side hatch. The source reports that the movement is currently in working order, ticking strongly, and keeping time. The fusee mechanism is described as functioning smoothly throughout the winding process.
- Condition and Accessories
- The auction description reports that the painted face is original and clean. The mahogany case is noted for its warm patina, displaying minor signs of age consistent with its late Victorian or Edwardian period. The clock is sold complete with its original pendulum and a matching winding key. The pendulum is removed for transport to protect the movement during transit.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The clock is housed within a solid mahogany surround featuring a 25 cm overall diameter. The design includes a side access hatch for maintenance and a bottom curved door, which facilitates access for pendulum regulation. The dial measures 8 inches in diameter and is painted with traditional Roman numerals. The assembly includes a heavy-gauge brass bezel that incorporates a locking glass face. The hands are fashioned from blued steel. The casing is finished with a warm patina on the mahogany wood, which the source describes as having a deep appearance with figured grain.
Identification
- SKU
- JN153
- Reference
- JN153
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact maker is not identified in the source text
- Research required: The late Victorian/Edwardian date is an attribution by the source