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Tavern Drop Dial Fusee Timepiece Clock 19th Century Oak & Mahogany
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Tavern Drop Dial Fusee Timepiece Clock 19th Century Oak & Mahogany

19th century
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Beautifully Carved Mahogany Surround & Oak Cased Fusee Tavern, Office, Factory or Shop Timepiece Clock. Could also have been in a School or Post Office but more likely a Pub, Office, Factory or Shop to be high up (so, as not to be interfered with) and seen from a distance away.

The back box is made from Oak with a long trunk and shaped base.

Tavern Clocks were First Used in in Pubs and other Retail Premises to Attract Passing People in During the Period From 1797 When William Pitt the Younger imposed heavy Taxes on Timekeepers. In response, it is said that Tavern Keepers Commissioned Large Wall Clocks and People would pop in to Check the Time. They are often known as "Act of Parliament Clocks".

Dial 11.75in

Height 43.5in or 110cm

Carved Dial Surround 16.5in or 42cm

Depth 7in or 17.75cm

The Link Chain 8 Day Fusee Mechanism has been Checked, Serviced and Tested to be in Good antique Working Order. Keeps Good Time. Fusee Mechanisms were used in clocks as far back as 1525 and were probably copied from example of Crossbow Windlass which goes back to before 1405. On the Crossbow, the idea was to make the Winding Easier. On Clocks, it is employed to even out the strength of the spring during its various tensions of wind. Thus keeping more Accurate Time Between Windings (usually 8 Days).

Please contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Viewing/Collection Welcome by Appointment. Please Supply Your Postcode if You Require Shipping Options.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Drop Dial Fusee Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1002603
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Beautifully Carved Mahogany Surround & Oak Cased Fusee Tavern, Office, Factory or Shop Timepiece Clock.
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Could also have been in a School or Post Office but more likely a Pub, Office, Factory or Shop to be high up (so, as not to be interfered with) and seen from a distance away.
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fig 1. A 19th-century wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a brass bezel, a carved leaf timber surround, and a lower oak drop trunk.
fig 1. Tavern Drop Dial Fusee Timepiece Clock 19th Century Oak & Mahogany

The back box is made from Oak with a long trunk and shaped base.

Tavern Clocks were First Used in in Pubs and other Retail Premises to Attract Passing People in During the Period From 1797 When William Pitt the Younger imposed heavy Taxes on Timekeepers. In response, it is said that Tavern Keepers Commissioned Large Wall Clocks and People would pop in to Check the Time. They are often known as "Act of Parliament Clocks".

fig 2. A 19th-century wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a brass bezel, a carved leaf timber surround, and a lower oak drop trunk.
fig 2. Tavern Drop Dial Fusee Timepiece Clock 19th Century Oak & Mahogany

Dial 11.75in

Height 43.5in or 110cm

Carved Dial Surround 16.5in or 42cm

Depth 7in or 17.75cm

The Link Chain 8 Day Fusee Mechanism has been Checked, Serviced and Tested to be in Good antique Working Order. Keeps Good Time. Fusee Mechanisms were used in clocks as far back as 1525 and were probably copied from example of Crossbow Windlass which goes back to before 1405. On the Crossbow, the idea was to make the Winding Easier. On Clocks, it is employed to even out the strength of the spring during its various tensions of wind. Thus keeping more Accurate Time Between Windings (usually 8 Days).

Please contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Viewing/Collection Welcome by Appointment. Please Supply Your Postcode if You Require Shipping Options.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Drop Dial Fusee Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002603
Dealers Internal Ref
Ard
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Archive I A 19th-century wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a brass bezel, a carved leaf timber surround, and a lower oak drop trunk.

Tavern Drop Dial Fusee Timepiece Clock 19th Century Oak & Mahogany

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A 19th-century wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a brass bezel, a carved leaf timber surround, and a lower oak drop trunk.
Tavern Drop Dial Fusee Timepiece Clock 19th Century Oak & Mahogany
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A drop dial fusee clock is a mechanical wall timepiece developed in Britain during the 19th century. It combines a circular dial with a lower wooden trunk or drop that houses the pendulum, using a conical fusee gear system to maintain constant tension as the spring unwinds.

These timepieces were typically constructed with solid or veneered timber cases, such as oak, mahogany, or rosewood. The clockwork mechanisms were crafted from cast brass and steel, while the dial faces were commonly rendered in painted iron or enamel enclosed behind a brass bezel.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut brass gears, a heavy cast-brass bezel, and natural age-related patination on the timber case. The dial often displays hand-painted Roman numerals, and the lower trunk typically includes an access door with original iron or brass latches.

A drop dial clock works as a focal point in a narrow hallway, study, or above a chimney breast. Pairing the rich timber tones against neutral or dark paint backgrounds highlights the carved woodwork and brass details.

Keep the clock in an environment with stable temperature and humidity levels to prevent the wood from warping. The movement should be professionally serviced and lubricated by a horologist every five to seven years.
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