Oak Arts & Crafts 8-day Wall Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1920
This 8-day wall clock is constructed from oak in an Arts & Crafts design, measuring 38 cm in height, 38 cm in width, and 13 cm in depth. The object features a square wooden case with carved detailing at the corners and a brass bezel housing a glass cover.
The dial displays Arabic numerals and is fitted with spade-style hands. The clock is powered by an 8-day movement, which the source description identifies as incorporating a platform escapement. Accompanying the clock is a winding key. The auction description reports that the movement has been recently serviced, though specific documentation for this work is not provided. A hairline crack is noted on the lower front panel of the case, and there are traces of age-related wear present on the housing.
The object is attributed to approximately 1920 by the source.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1920
- Type
- Wall clock
- Serial
- JN139
- Material
- Oak
- Movement
- 8-day
- Condition
- Hairline crack on lower front panel
- Dimensions
- 38 x 38 x 13 cm
- Escapement
- Platform
- Design style
- Arts & Crafts
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is housed in a square oak case defined by its Arts & Crafts design. The wooden frame is distinguished by carved, stepped geometric details at each corner. A circular brass bezel, hinged on the right side, secures the glass covering the dial. The dial is circular with a white background, featuring clear black Arabic numerals for the hours and a surrounding black railway-style minute track. The hands are shaped in a spade style, and the dial appears to be free of ornamentation. The source identifies a hairline crack located on the lower front panel of the clock, which represents the primary noted physical imperfection of the exterior. The overall dimensions of the clock are 38 cm in height and width with a depth of 13 cm. The wood shows visible grain patterns across the front-facing surfaces, consistent with the reported oak construction.
- Visible features
- • Case features square, stepped geometric corner carvings • Dial displays plain black Arabic numerals with a railway-style minute track • Brass bezel is hinged at the right side • Case exhibits visible wood grain consistent with oak
- Movement and Function
- The clock operates on an 8-day movement, according to the source. A central component of the mechanism is the platform escapement, which allows for the timekeeping function within the specific case configuration provided. The auction description asserts that the clock was recently serviced, although no invoices, dates, or specific technician names are provided to confirm this maintenance. Additionally, the seller claims that the dial, hands, movement, and finish are original, though these remain seller-attributed details. A winding key is included with the clock to support its stated 8-day power reserve. The operational status is reported as functional, but the source notes that the claim of an 8-day power reserve is based on vendor information rather than a full testing cycle.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The clock is recorded with the inventory reference JN139. The information presented serves as a reference catalog summary derived from the initial listing by Vintage Clocks UK. The date of circa 1920 is provided as an estimate by the seller. The source explicitly states that this is an attributed date and no specific documentation regarding the exact year of manufacture is included in the provided information. This record acknowledges that the details regarding the object's origin and maintenance status are derived from the vendor's description and suggests that any potential purchaser should verify these claims through independent examination of the physical object.
Identification
- Serial number
- JN139
- 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 stated date of circa 1920 is based on the source's attribution and lacks provided documentary evidence
- Research required: The operational condition and recent servicing status are reported by the seller but not verified by independent documentation or testing