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Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Hay London
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for sale €2,750     $2,985
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Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Hay London

19th century
For Sale by Chalfont Clocks
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An unusual english single fusee mantel clock in a Louis XV style rocaille ormolu case in the french taste. The eight day fusee movement is of superb quality with a pendulum descending through the bottom of the case and visible though the pierced plinth below with original hold fast. The gilt bronze dial with engine turned centre has black Roman numerals and superb heart shaped hands of blued steel in the manner favoured by Payne.

The dial is signed Hay 20 Davies Street, Berkeley Square, London, the fire gilded bronze case is superbly cast and chased with pierce silk backed sound vents. Decorated with foliate scroll work and gilt floral finial.

All of our clocks come with our two year guarantee.

36cm H x 25cm H x 16cm D

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Single Fusee Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1001108
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150
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All of our clocks come with a 2 year guarantee, all of our clocks are overhauled and sympathetically restored, all of our clocks are authentic and supplied in good original condition.

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An unusual english single fusee mantel clock in a Louis XV style rocaille ormolu case in the french taste.
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The eight day fusee movement is of superb quality with a pendulum descending through the bottom of the case and visible though the pierced plinth below with original hold fast.
Chalfont Clocks

The gilt bronze dial with engine turned centre has black Roman numerals and superb heart shaped hands of blued steel in the manner favoured by Payne.

fig 1. An ornate gilt bronze mantel clock featuring scrollwork acanthus leaf decoration, a floral top finial, and a circular engine-turned dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Hay London

The dial is signed Hay 20 Davies Street, Berkeley Square, London, the fire gilded bronze case is superbly cast and chased with pierce silk backed sound vents. Decorated with foliate scroll work and gilt floral finial.

All of our clocks come with our two year guarantee.

36cm H x 25cm H x 16cm D

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Single Fusee Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1001108
Dealers Internal Ref
150
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Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Hay London

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An ornate gilt bronze mantel clock featuring scrollwork acanthus leaf decoration, a floral top finial, and a circular engine-turned dial with Roman numerals.
Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Hay London
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An ornate gilt bronze mantel clock featuring scrollwork acanthus leaf decoration, a floral top finial, and a circular engine-turned dial with Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass, Steel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf scrolls, Floral finial, Engine-turned dial, Rocaille base
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This nineteenth-century single fusee mantel clock comes in a Rococo Revival style, fashioned from gilt bronze, brass, and steel in a gold colour. The ornate fire-gilded ormolu case in the French taste features acanthus leaf scrolls, pierced silk-backed sound vents, a floral top finial, and a rocaille base with pierced plinth. The circular engine-turned dial shows black Roman numerals and blued steel heart-shaped hands, and holds the signature of Hay of London. A visible pendulum descends through the bottom of the case with its original hold fast. The piece measures 36 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. It fits well upon a mantelpiece in a living room, study, or hallway, serving as a decorative timepiece in a home today.

FAQs

A single fusee mantel clock utilizes a conical pulley connected to the mainspring barrel by a chain or cord to equalize power delivery as the spring unwinds, housed within a decorative case intended for display on a shelf or mantelpiece.

These clocks typically feature cast bronze or brass cases coated in fire gilding or gold lacquer, enclosing mechanical brass movements, steel spring assemblies, and hand-engraved or engine-turned brass dials.

Authentic examples feature maker signatures engraved on the dial or backplate, hand-cut brass gears, proper fusee cone geometry with chain or gut drives, and heavy cast metal casings with era-appropriate assembly screws.

Position the clock as a central focal point on a fireplace mantel, side table, or entryway console, pairing its elaborate metallic finish with understated contemporary furnishings or neutral backdrops.

Dust the external gilt surface gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip the gilding; internal mechanical movements require professional horological servicing every five to seven years.
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