Victorian carved mahogany fusee wall clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1860
According to the seller, this English fusee wall clock dates to the mid-19th century, circa 1860. The clock is housed in a carved mahogany case measuring approximately 26.38 inches high by 16.93 inches wide.
The circular dial surround is embellished with carved foliate and floral motifs, terminating in scroll brackets flanking the drop trunk. The round white enamel dial features black Roman numerals and a brass-bevelled glazed bezel. Directly below the dial, a shaped brass-framed glazed panel reveals the pendulum bob. A bottom curved access door retains an inserted key, with two additional maintenance doors reported behind the dial.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Wall clock
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Case Carving
- Carved flowers around outer dial edge
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Pendulum Window
- Glazed lower panel
- Period and Date
- Circa 1860
- Dial Description
- White enamel with Roman numerals
Design
- Visible features
- • Carved foliate and berry-like wreath surrounds the circular dial with scroll accents flanking the lower trunk. • Aperture below the dial is brass-framed with a shaped viewing window revealing a brass pendulum bob. • A key is inserted into the lock of the bottom drop door. • White dial features Roman numerals and black hands, with a single visible winding arbor aperture below center.
- Movement and Attribution
- The item is described by the seller as a fusee wall clock from the mid-19th century (circa 1860). No maker is identified in the provided information. The seller recommends professional servicing to ensure accurate timekeeping, noting that the internal mechanism is not visible in the provided details.
- Dial and Visual Apertures
- The clock features a white enamel dial marked with Roman numerals. The dial is protected by a glass door with a brass bevelled surround. Observed condition issues include crackling to the lower section of the dial face. A glazed panel situated below the dial allows for the observation of the pendulum. The seller states that the pendulum is a replacement component.
- Case Construction and Decorative Elements
- The clock is housed in a mahogany case featuring ornamental wood carving. The circular dial surround is decorated with carved flowers along the outer edge. The housing includes a drop trunk section. Access to the interior is provided by a bottom door, which retains an original key, alongside two additional maintenance doors positioned behind the dial face. The seller reports minor veneer restorations to the housing.
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: The maker of the clock movement and case is not stated.
- Research required: The internal fusee movement is not visible in the supplied photograph.
- Research required: The seller notes minor veneer restorations, crackling to the dial face, and a replaced pendulum.