Fine Victorian Fusee Dial Wall Clock, Excellent Condition

19th century

Sold by Clockwise

Description

Clockwise is delighted to present to you this very fine eight day fusee wall clock by the famous Evans & Sons clock company. The chain-driven movement is stamped by the makers and is of a large tapered 'A' plate design with turned pillars and has just been overhauled therefore in excellent condition, benefitting from my three year guarantee and coming complete with the original pendulum.

This dark oak case is in lovely condition and is of the standard two piece design with the dial surround attached to the back-box by four wooden pegs. There is a lower case door and a side access door also.

The 12 inch dial is stunning and the numerals are of the rare 'block' style and complimented by the original hands. The original cast bezel is heavy and houses the thick bevelled-edge glass.

The clockmakers Evans of Handsworth were one of the top makers of skeleton antique clocks in the Victorian period. John Houghton, formerly the foreman of Boulton & Watt at the Soho factory, took over their clock-making business in 1805 after the decision of the firm to discontinue clock manufacture, calling it The Soho Clock Factory. Houghton was joined by his son-in-law William Frederick Evans and, when the former decided to retire in 1843, Evans continued as WF Evans & Son. The Business ceased trading in 1934.

All in all a lovely and fully restored piece of imposing antique workmanship.

Delivery can be easily arranged.

Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service.

Physical Dimensions

Height

37cm (14.57")

Width

37cm (14.57")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

Clockwise has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1019075

Dealers Notes

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Description

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This dark oak case is in lovely condition and is of the standard two piece design with the dial surround attached to the back-box by four wooden pegs.

Clockwise

There is a lower case door and a side access door also.

fig 1. Fine Victorian Fusee Dial Wall Clock, Excellent Condition

The 12 inch dial is stunning and the numerals are of the rare 'block' style and complimented by the original hands. The original cast bezel is heavy and houses the thick bevelled-edge glass.

The clockmakers Evans of Handsworth were one of the top makers of skeleton antique clocks in the Victorian period. John Houghton, formerly the foreman of Boulton & Watt at the Soho factory, took over their clock-making business in 1805 after the decision of the firm to discontinue clock manufacture, calling it The Soho Clock Factory. Houghton was joined by his son-in-law William Frederick Evans and, when the former decided to retire in 1843, Evans continued as WF Evans & Son. The Business ceased trading in 1934.

fig 2. Fine Victorian Fusee Dial Wall Clock, Excellent Condition

All in all a lovely and fully restored piece of imposing antique workmanship.

Delivery can be easily arranged.

Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service.

Physical Dimensions

Height

37cm (14.57")

Width

37cm (14.57")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Date of Manufacture

Clockwise has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1019075