Early Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1840
This early Victorian English double fusee skeleton clock, dated to circa 1840 by the dealer, features an open brass architectural framework modeled on the design of Lichfield Cathedral with three spires capped by crosses.
It displays time via a silvered, engraved pierced dial ring with Roman numerals and openwork hands. According to the seller, it is powered by an original chain drive connected to a six-pillar movement that strikes the hour on a gong. The clock rests on an oval polished mahogany wooden base fitted under an oval clear glass dome.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Skeleton clock
- Dimensions
- 12" x 7.5" x 17" high
- Design motif
- Lichfield Cathedral design with three tall spires
- Base and dome
- Polished mahogany oval shaped base with original glass dome
- Striking work
- Strikes on a gong to the hour
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Drive mechanism
- Chain drive to six pillar movement
- Dial description
- Silvered engraved pierced dial
Design
- Visible features
- • Brass architectural framework features three prominent spires surmounted by cross finials. • Central silvered pierced chapter ring displays Roman numerals and open pierced hands. • Movement is mounted on brass feet upon an oval polished mahogany base. • A tall domed glass cover encloses the entire skeleton mechanism.
- Dial and Timekeeping Mechanism
- The time is displayed on a silvered, engraved pierced dial ring featuring Roman numerals. The hands are of a pierced design. The clock is powered by a six-pillar movement with an original chain drive. It is noted to strike the hour on a gong.
- Architectural Design and Construction
- The clock features an architectural framework described as a 'Lichfield Cathedral' design. The brass structure includes three tall spires, each topped with a cross finial. The movement is mounted on an oval, polished mahogany base. The entire assembly is enclosed under a glass dome.
- Provenance and Physical Specifications
- The clock is identified by the dealer as early Victorian, circa 1840. The specific maker of the clock is not recorded in the source material. The dimensions of the item are 12 inches wide, 7.5 inches deep, and 17 inches high.
Identification
- Reference
- as521a1612
- 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: Maker is not recorded in the source documentation.
- Research required: Specific train details and chain-driven fusees are largely obscured or partially visible behind the front framing.