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A Fusee Dial Wall Clock
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A Fusee Dial Wall Clock

1920 - 1940
Description

An English fusee public service dial clock. A mahogany/walnut case with a brass bezel surround. A 12" painted dial with blued steel hands. An 8-day duration timepiece fusee mechanism. Stamped to the mechanism plates '5 BQB 63/3'. These marks are on clocks that were often in Government offices and the military. Circa 1930.

Height/Width 14" / 36 cms Depth 5 1/2 " / 15 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique wall clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please contact us for a personal delivery quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Fusee Wall Clock to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 08367241
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Contract stamp 5 BQB 63/3 on the back plate: military or civil service issue.
Stout rectangular brass plates with cylindrical pillars: standard mid-century fusee construction.
Wire-driven brass fusee movement with pendulum: reliable mechanical timekeeping.
Moulded timber dial surround: original wall case framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1052463
Description
An English fusee public service dial clock. A mahogany/walnut case with a brass bezel surround. A 12" painted dial with blued steel hands. An 8-day duration timepiece fusee mechanism. Stamped to the mechanism plates '5 BQB 63/3'. These marks are on clocks that were often in Government offices and the military. Circa 1930.
fig 1. A circular antique wall clock featuring a dark mahogany surround, brass bezel, white dial with black Roman numerals, and black spade hands.
fig 1. A Fusee Dial Wall Clock

Height/Width 14" / 36 cms Depth 5 1/2 " / 15 cms.

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique wall clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Please contact us for a personal delivery quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Fusee Wall Clock to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 08367241
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Contract stamp 5 BQB 63/3 on the back plate: military or civil service issue.
Stout rectangular brass plates with cylindrical pillars: standard mid-century fusee construction.
Wire-driven brass fusee movement with pendulum: reliable mechanical timekeeping.
Moulded timber dial surround: original wall case framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1052463
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A circular antique wall clock featuring a dark mahogany surround, brass bezel, white dial with black Roman numerals, and black spade hands.

A Fusee Dial Wall Clock

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A circular antique wall clock featuring a dark mahogany surround, brass bezel, white dial with black Roman numerals, and black spade hands.
A Fusee Dial Wall Clock
Ref: SA1052463
A circular antique wall clock featuring a dark mahogany surround, brass bezel, white dial with black Roman numerals, and black spade hands.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMoulded wooden surround, brass hinged bezel, Roman numeral dial, spade hands
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Victorian fusee wall clock dates from 1930 and follows a traditional public service design. The piece comprises a circular dark brown mahogany case finished with a polished wooden surround and a glazed brass hinged bezel containing a white dial marked with black Roman numerals and black spade hands. Additional details include a small winding aperture below the centre, a side hinge for the bezel, and stampings on the internal mechanism plates reading '5 BQB 63/3', denoting historical government or military use. The clock measures 36 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 15 cm deep in practical terms. Suitable for modern home placement, this wall clock works well in a gentleman's library, hallway, study, or office setting where a compact timepiece fits narrow wall spaces. The mechanical timepiece operates with an eight-day duration fusee movement, requiring regular winding by hand. The combination of dark timber and classic Roman numerals integrates easily into traditional interiors, heritage workspaces, or period hallways as a functional horological wall display.

FAQs

A fusee dial wall clock is a mechanical timepiece featuring a cone-shaped pulley mechanism designed to equalise the force output of the mainspring as it unwinds. Originating in Great Britain, these functional wall clocks were widely deployed across railway stations, schools, and government offices during the 19th century.

Fusee clocks were constructed with solid brass movements housed inside heavy timber surrounds, commonly cut from mahogany, oak, or walnut. Dials were typically painted onto sheet iron or brass, protected behind a glass lens held by a cast brass bezel.

Authentic examples contain a heavy brass movement driven by a chain or gut line attached to a conical fusee cone, visible through side access doors on the wooden case. Key indicators include hand-painted Roman numerals, heavy brass bezels, and natural patination across the wooden surround.

A large circular dial clock provides a strong architectural accent when mounted on a painted accent wall in an entryway, kitchen, or home study. The clean geometry of the circular frame complements modern minimalist cabinetry as well as period timber furnishings.

Ensure the timepiece is mounted plumb on a secure wall fixture and wound regularly using an appropriately sized key. Preserve the wooden casing with natural beeswax polish, wipe the glass gently with a microfibre cloth, and arrange a professional movement service every five to seven years.
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