Victorian mahogany fusée dial clock by Matthews, Bridport
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Victorian
This Victorian mahogany dial clock features a glazed brass bezel enclosing a 12-inch white-painted dial signed 'MATTHEWS BRIDPORT'. Time is indicated by dark metal hands against Roman numerals with an outer track.
The source describes the movement as a wire gut fusée movement fitted with an anchor escapement. The round mahogany case measures approximately 36.5 to 37 cm in diameter and extends 15 cm in projection. According to the auction condition report, the case has previously been repolished with some veneer loss to the underside, and the lot includes an associated steel bob and brass rod pendulum along with a crank key.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Wall clock
- Dial Size
- 12 inches
- Projection
- 15 cm
- Accessories
- Associated steel bob and brass rod pendulum and a crank key
- Movement Type
- Wire gut fusée movement with anchor escapement
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Dial Inscription
- MATTHEWS BRIDPORT
- Maker / attribution
- Matthews, Bridport
Design
- Visible features
- • Circular molded mahogany case with visible brass bezel hinge on the right side. • White-painted dial inscribed 'MATTHEWS.' in the upper portion and 'BRIDPORT.' in the lower portion. • Dial exhibits Roman hour numerals with noticeable fading, streakiness, and wear. • Single winding square aperture positioned at 6 o'clock beneath the hand arbor.
- Dial Characteristics
- The clock features a 12-inch white-painted dial inscribed 'MATTHEWS BRIDPORT'. The dial numerals are noted as being worn and streaky. A single winding square is positioned at the 6 o'clock location.
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- The clock is housed in a mahogany case featuring a glazed brass bezel. Access to the movement for winding and setting is gained by opening this bezel. Measurements of the case diameter are cited as 37 cm and 36.5 cm in the source material. The projection of the case is 15 cm. The case has been repolished, and there is recorded veneer loss to the underside.
- Movement and Internal Components
- The movement is described as a wire gut fusée type with an anchor escapement. The movement is not visible in the provided photographic record. The lot includes a crank key and an associated steel bob and brass rod pendulum. The condition report notes that the mechanism requires cleaning and servicing.
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: Movement, internal components, pendulum, and rear case are not visible in the photograph; descriptions rely on the auction cataloguer's report.
- Research required: Overall case diameter is given as 37 cm in the lot description and 36.5 cm in the condition report.