Marsh, Dover eight-day striking chain fusee bracket clock movement
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
first half 19th Century
This horological lot comprises an eight-day striking chain fusee bracket clock movement attributed by the source to Marsh of Dover, dating to the first half of the 19th century.
The mechanism is fitted with a six-inch square signed silvered dial displaying black Roman numerals, an outer closed minute track, two winding apertures, and blued steel hands. According to the auction description, the movement features shouldered signed plates and strikes on a bell.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- First half 19th Century
- Type
- Bracket clock movement
- Plates
- Shouldered signed plates
- Movement type
- Eight-day striking chain fusee bracket clock movement
- Striking work
- Strike on a bell
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Dial description
- 6in square signed silvered dial
- Maker attribution
- Marsh, Dover
- Maker / attribution
- Marsh
Design
- Visible features
- • Square silvered dial plate shows yellowing, tarnishing, and corrosion, particularly across the lower half and corners. • Dial is inscribed in script 'Marsh' above 'DOVER.' enclosed within a flourish. • Two winding apertures flank the central arbor below the Roman numerals III and IX. • Brass movement frame with shaped top and protruding side mounting pins is visible behind the dial plate.
- Dial Characteristics
- The movement features a six-inch square silvered dial. Inscriptions include 'Marsh' above 'DOVER' enclosed within a flourish. Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and two winding apertures are present. The dial plate exhibits yellowing, tarnishing, and corrosion, most notably in the lower half and corners.
- Mechanical Configuration
- The movement includes shouldered, signed plates and a strike train on a bell. The brass movement frame includes a shaped top and protruding side mounting pins visible behind the dial. Internal mechanical data regarding the fusee chain condition or escapement operation is not recorded in the source.
- Object Description and Attribution
- The lot consists of an eight-day striking chain fusee bracket clock movement. It is attributed to the maker 'Marsh' of Dover and dated to the first half of the 19th century. The lot comprises the movement mechanism and a square dial; no clock case or enclosure is provided.
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: Clock case is absent; the lot consists of the movement mechanism and dial.
- Research required: Internal mechanical condition, fusee chain intactness, and escapement operation are not reported.