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Large Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clock
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Large Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clock

19th century
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Circa 1870. A mid Victorian mahogany framed drop-dial fusee wall clock. The circular hood with various mouldings, white enamel face with Roman numerals, inscribed, ‘Martin Arthastone’ and a single winding hole. The glass sits in a cast brass bezel, below a panel with a glazed cut for viewing the pendulum, with foliate carving on each side. In the base a curved section with a small hatch for accessing the pendulum. There are also two hatches to the sides of the clock, clock has recently been serviced and is working.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Drop Dial Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA1006880
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31728
Description
Circa 1870. A mid Victorian mahogany framed drop-dial fusee wall clock.
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The circular hood with various mouldings, white enamel face with Roman numerals, inscribed, ‘Martin Arthastone’ and a single winding hole.
Georgian Antiques

The glass sits in a cast brass bezel, below a panel with a glazed cut for viewing the pendulum, with foliate carving on each side. In the base a curved section with a small hatch for accessing the pendulum. There are also two hatches to the sides of the clock, clock has recently been serviced and is working.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Drop Dial Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1006880
Dealers Internal Ref
31728
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A Victorian mahogany drop-dial fusee wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved foliate side ears, and a glazed pendulum viewing window.
Large Drop-Dial Fusee Wall Clock
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A Victorian mahogany drop-dial fusee wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved foliate side ears, and a glazed pendulum viewing window.
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A drop-dial fusee wall clock is a timepiece characterized by a circular dial face above a narrow lower case extension, known as the drop or trunk, which houses the movement pendulum. The fusee mechanism utilises a cone-shaped pulley and chain or wire to equalize the power output of the mainspring as it unwinds, maintaining accurate timekeeping.

These clocks are commonly constructed from mahogany or oak wood veneers over solid timber frames. The dials are typically painted iron or brass, encased behind a glass lens secured by a cast brass bezel, while the lower case often features side door access, carved side ears, and a glass aperture to view the pendulum.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast brass bezels, hand-painted Roman numerals on metal dial plates, and heavy brass mechanical movements driven by a gut cord or steel fusee chain. The presence of hand-carved decorative side ears, hand-cut dovetail joints on the case, and access hatches on the side and bottom further confirm historic origin.

Positioning a drop-dial wall clock in a hallway, home office, or dining area provides a focal point of historical craftsmanship. Its dark timber casing pairs well with neutral paint palettes, exposed brickwork, or panelling in traditional and transitional interiors.

The mechanical movement requires professional servicing and lubrication by a horologist every five to seven years. The wooden case should be kept away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight, with occasional applications of high-grade beeswax polish to preserve the original timber patination.
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