J.Beckett of London wall clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1810
This wall-mounted dial clock is attributed to the maker J.Beckett of London. Constructed with a mahogany case, the piece features a transitional design with a pegged back box and a "Salt Box" shaped lower apron.
The clock is powered by an eight-day fusee movement, which operates on a gut line and utilizes an anchor escapement. The dial is silvered and engraved, signed by the maker with the location "LONDON" appearing below the hands. The assembly is housed within a shaped cast bezel and is protected by a convex glass cover. The auction description notes that the dial has undergone restoration to its silvered finish and the movement has been subject to an overhaul in the seller's workshop.
The overall dimensions of the object are 360 by 360 by 150 millimeters.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1800-1810
- Dial
- Silvered and engraved
- Type
- Dial clock
- Maker
- J.Beckett
- Movement
- 8 Day Fusee
- Dimensions
- 360 x 360 x 150 mm
- Escapement
- Anchor
- Case Material
- Mahogany
- Place recorded
- London, UK
- Maker / attribution
- J.Beckett
Design
- Maker and Dating
- Historical records indicate a maker named J.Beckett of London working around 1700. Given the stylistic indicators and research conducted by the seller, the piece is dated to approximately 1800-1810.
- Visible features
- • Silvered, engraved circular dial • Shaped cast metal bezel • Convex glass over dial • Mahogany case with 'Salt Box' lower apron
- Case and Dial Design
- The wall clock features a circular, silvered dial that has been engraved with Roman numerals. The dial is held within a shaped cast bezel, which is fronted by a convex glass pane. The wooden case is finished in mahogany and incorporates a pegged back box configuration. A characteristic design feature is the inclusion of a "Salt Box" shaped apron positioned at the lower end of the clock case, providing a specific profile to the housing. The overall appearance of the clock is very good, the mahogany case has good colour, the glass is convex, the dial has been carefully restored back to a silvered finish
- Movement and Escapement
- The timepiece is powered by an eight-day fusee movement, which utilizes a gut line for force transmission. This movement is identified as a transitional design, substituting an anchor escapement for the earlier verge type. The seller reports that the mechanical components have been fully overhauled in their on-site workshops to ensure proper functionality. This maintenance was performed as part of the preparation for the clock's current offering.
Identification
- Reference
- CL-WL-1533
- 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: Uncertain if maker is the same J.Beckett recorded circa 1700 or a successor
- Research required: Exact date of production is estimated within a 1800-1810 range