Gerrard Donking Wall Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1850
This wall clock, attributed to the maker Gerrard Donking of Liverpool, dates to circa 1850. The timepiece is housed in a mahogany case and features a convex white-painted dial with black Roman numerals.
The hands are iron with a spade-shaped design. The maker's name, "G. Donking," and the origin, "Liverpool," are inscribed on the dial. The clock is powered by an eight-day duration fusee movement. The mahogany case is equipped with a side door and a lockable bottom door, providing access to the internal components and the pendulum. The auction description notes the presence of natural wear on the dial edges and a patina on the metal and wooden surfaces.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1850
- Type
- Wall clock
- Maker
- Gerrard Donking
- Inscriptions
- G. Donking, Liverpool
- Case material
- Mahogany
- Mechanism type
- 8-day fusee spring-driven
- Place recorded
- انگلستان
- Place of origin
- Liverpool, England
- Dial configuration
- Convex dial
- Maker / attribution
- Gerrard Donking
Design
- Case and Dial
- The wall clock is constructed within a mahogany case, designed with a circular face and a polished brass bezel. The wooden structure includes both a lateral door and a lockable door positioned at the base, which allows access to the clock's pendulum and the mechanical components of the movement. The dial is convex in profile, finished in a white-painted surface that serves as the background for the time display. It features traditional Roman numerals applied in black, and the time is indicated by a pair of spade-shaped iron hands. Inscriptions are present on the dial, naming the maker as G. Donking and identifying the origin as Liverpool. There are noted signs of wear along the lower edge of the dial, alongside a patina developed on the case and metal components.
- Visible features
- • Convex white-painted dial with black Roman numerals • Mahogany case with polished brass bezel • Spade-shaped iron hands • Lockable bottom door access
- Condition and Maintenance
- Visual inspection reveals natural minor wear present on the lower edge of the white dial. The surfaces of the wooden case and the metal elements display an aged patina. The source provides no specific information regarding the date of the most recent service or the physical dimensions of the timepiece. Prospective owners are encouraged to inspect the status of the fusee chain, the condition of the mainspring, the integrity of the pendulum, and the functionality of the bottom door lock.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timekeeping mechanism is a fusee spring-driven movement, a configuration intended to maintain energy delivery to the escapement for increased accuracy. This mechanism is rated for an eight-day duration per full winding. The clock is accessed through a side door and a secure locking door on the bottom of the mahogany case, which allows for regular maintenance and winding of the fusee system.
Identification
- 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: Unverified current mechanical health of fusee chain or cable
- Research required: Unknown maintenance history of the mainspring and pendulum