Victorian Mahogany Fusee Wall Clock by Walkers of Birmingham
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Victorian
This circular mahogany wall clock features a convex dial and, according to the auction description, houses a fusee movement. Catalogued as manufactured by Walkers of Birmingham and retailed by Sam Bowles of Wimborne, the light-toned convex dial is inscribed 'SAM.L BOWLES,' above the arbor and 'WIMBORNE.' below.
It presents black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and pierced spade-pattern hands, all set beneath a brass bezel. Fine craquelure is evident across the painted dial surface.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Wall clock
- Maker
- Walkers of Birmingham
- Retailer
- Sam Bowles of Wimborne
- Dial shape
- Convex dial
- Case material
- Mahogany
- Movement type
- Fusee movement
- Included items
- Keys and pendulum
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- Walkers of Birmingham
Design
- Visible features
- • Convex off-white painted dial with notable fine craquelure • Dial inscribed 'SAM.L BOWLES,' upper centre and 'WIMBORNE.' lower centre • Black Roman numeral hour markers and outer track • Black spade hands with circular counterpoise detailing • Turned circular mahogany case surround with brass-rimmed glazed bezel • Lower curved case side shows mounting or latch hardware
- Case Construction
- The clock is housed in a turned circular mahogany case, which features a brass-rimmed glazed bezel. The lower curved side of the case exhibits hardware, which may be associated with a mounting system or latch.
- Dial and Visual Features
- The convex, off-white painted dial displays fine craquelure. The dial face is marked with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track. The dial is inscribed with 'SAM.L BOWLES,' above the center and 'WIMBORNE.' below. It features black spade-pattern hands with circular counterpoise detailing.
- Mechanism and Provenance
- The item is described in auction documentation as having a fusee movement, though this component is not visible for inspection. The item is identified as a Victorian mahogany wall clock. The auction listing attributes the clock to Walkers of Birmingham, noting it was retailed by Sam Bowles of Wimborne. Included accessories, reported as keys and a pendulum, are not visible in the provided imagery.
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: Internal fusee movement, keys, and pendulum are reported by the auction catalogue but not visible in the provided image
- Research required: Surface craquelure visible across the painted dial