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ANTIQUE #SA1052919

8 Inch Dial, Fusee Wall Clock By John Walker, London. circa 1900.

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: M. C. Taylor

A totally original and very attractive little dial clock.
 
The eight day duration, gut fusee movement with Anchor Recoil escapement and shaped pillars.
 
Behind a white painted, 8'' diameter iron dial with black Roman numerals, outer divided minute ring and uniquely Walker ''spade'' hands (black painted brass with a pronounced spade to the hour hand). The centre being signed ''JOHN Walker 1 South Molton Street. LONDON'' and the glazed and polished brass bezel sits nicely over the dial.
 
In a pale mahogany case of good patina and colour. Also having side access side door and curved, cockbeaded and locking regulation door to the curved bottom.
 
* This whole clock including the pendulum is original and in well maintained condition, the colour and patina is lovely and the dial is in almost perfect condition. Of course, there are age signs of its 120 years or so of usage but nothing to distract from its appearance. Structurally the case is very sound, the bezel hinge is tight and it...
Antique SA1052919 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
M. C. TAYLOR PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
M. C. Taylor
Clockmakers and Restorers Established 1987
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 01202 429718
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD