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Rare Giant Oval 4 Glass
Samuel Orr Antique Clocks
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Rare Giant Oval 4 Glass

19th century
Description

Date c 1880,mercury pendulum,open escapement,it’s in mint condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Samuel Orr Antique Clocks has dated this Oval Four Glass Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA1008331
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Oval
Description
Date c 1880,mercury pendulum,open escapement,it’s in mint condition.
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Samuel Orr Antique Clocks has dated this Oval Four Glass Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA1008331
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Oval
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Rare giant oval 4 glass

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An oval brass and glass mantel clock with a white enamel dial showing Roman numerals and a visible mercury pendulum inside.
Rare giant oval 4 glass
Ref: SA1008331
An oval brass and glass mantel clock with a white enamel dial showing Roman numerals and a visible mercury pendulum inside.
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Emerging in the 19th century, French four-glass clocks feature a metallic frame housing four bevelled glass panels designed to showcase the internal mechanical movement and pendulum from all angles.

These horological pieces typically combine polished or gilded brass cases with thick bevelled glass panes, white enamel dials, steel hands, and temperature-compensated pendulum assemblies.

Authentic examples feature heavy, hand-finished brass cases, hand-painted Roman numerals on enamel dials, stamped serial numbers on the rear movement plate, and bevelled glass rather than flat window glass.

Position the timepiece on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble sideboard top, or inside a curated bookshelf to serve as a sculptural focal point that contrasts warm metal tones against contemporary decor.

Dust the glass panels regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical polishes on patinated brass finishes, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced and oiled every five to seven years.
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