Thwaites & Reed 18-Inch Double Fusee Dial Clock, Build No. 10091
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1880
This 19th-century English wall dial clock features an 18-inch painted dial signed by Thwaites & Reed of London, numbered 10091. Set in a turned solid mahogany surround measuring 56 cm in diameter, the dial has black Roman numerals, spade hands, and a heavy brass bezel with bevelled glass.
According to the seller, the eight-day movement is a thick-plated, five-pillar double fusee striking on an internal gong, with chains driving the fusee barrels. It is additionally reported to retain its bottom door, side sound frets, top hanging bracket, and strike/silent control.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Wall clock
- Dimensions
- 56 cm high by 20 cm deep
- Dial Diameter
- 18 inches (45.5 cm)
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker Signature
- Thwaites & Reed London 10091
- Striking Feature
- Internal gong strike with strike/silent lever
- Movement Mechanism
- Eight-day double fusee with five pillars
- Maker / attribution
- Thwaites & Reed
- Movement Inscription
- T&R 10091
Design
- Visible features
- • Large circular mahogany surround with cast brass bezel and top hinge assembly • Off-white painted dial with black Roman numerals, an outer railway minute track, and spade hands • Dial inscribed 'Thwaites & Reed' in script below XII and 'LONDON / 10091' above VI • Shown mounted to a wood-panelled wall beside a smaller 12-inch comparison dial clock
- Dial and Visual Appearance
- The clock displays an off-white painted dial measuring 18 inches (45.5 cm) across, fitted with black Roman numerals, an outer railway minute track, and spade hands. The signature 'Thwaites & Reed' appears in script below XII, while 'LONDON / 10091' is positioned above VI. The face is protected by a heavy cast brass bezel with bevelled glass, mounted via a top hinge assembly. The dial is set within a turned solid mahogany surround measuring 56 cm in diameter and 20 cm in depth. The wood case shows minor historical marks described by the seller as small age-related dings. The overall circular profile is presented ready for wall suspension, fitted with a steel hanging bracket at the top.
- Case Construction and Fittings
- According to the seller's description, the solid mahogany case is constructed with sound frets positioned at the sides and features a bottom opening door. The listing notes that the case retains its original key along with three matched locks. A heavy steel hanging bracket is fitted to the top of the rear frame to carry the substantial weight of the clock, which has an overall height and width of 56 cm and projects 20 cm from the wall.
- Reported Movement and Striking Mechanism
- The internal mechanical details are not visible in the provided exterior photograph and rest entirely on the dealer's report. The movement is stated to be an eight-day, twin-train double fusee mechanism with thick brass plates and five pillars. The seller states that the fusee barrels are driven by original chains, and the clock retains a solid cast pendulum. Striking is reported to operate via a large internal gong housed inside the case, complemented by a strike/silent lever mounted on top of the movement plates. In addition, the movement is reported to be marked 'T&R 10091' on the front plate and signed on the back plate by the original retailer.
Identification
- Reference
- T & Reed Double Fusee
- Serial number
- 10091
- 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 smaller adjacent 12-inch dial clock visible on the right is shown for scale comparison and is not part of this item
- Research required: Internal double fusee movement, gong, and movement numbering ('T&R 10091') are source-reported and not visible in this photograph