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Antique Striking Fusee Library Clock C1875
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Antique Striking Fusee Library Clock C1875

19th century
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A VICTORIAN OAK FOUR GLASS MANTEL CLOCK BY LUND AND BLOCKLEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1875.

The five columnar pillar twin chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating holdfast to the backplate, the 4.75 inch silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed LUND & BLOCKLEY, TO THE QUEEN, 42. PALL MALL, LONDON, 2/259 to centre, with blued steel spade hands and rococo scroll engraved decoration to spandrels areas, the case with bevel-glazed rectangular top panel to the tablet upstand, above cavetto moulded cornice and silvered brass canted fillet inset glazed dial aperture to the front door, the sides with conforming rectangular bevel glazed panels and the rear with rectangular brass grille inset door set within the frame of the case, the base with ogee outline apron over moulded skirt and squab feet.28cm (11ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. The partnership between John Alexander Lund and Herbert Blockley is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1875-81. Other sources note them as being successors to Viner and operating from 42 Pall Mall 1872-76. They were makers to Queen Victoria from 1875 and are thought to have continued working until 1905. They were perhaps best known for supplying explorer's watches and other timepieces to the Royal Geographical Society and The Admiralty.

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Uniqueclocks has dated this Victorian Oak Fusee Clock to the Victorian era.

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A VICTORIAN OAK FOUR GLASS MANTEL CLOCK BY LUND AND BLOCKLEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1875.
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The five columnar pillar twin chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating holdfast to the backplate, the 4.
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75 inch silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed LUND & BLOCKLEY, TO THE QUEEN, 42. PALL MALL, LONDON, 2/259 to centre, with blued steel spade hands and rococo scroll engraved decoration to spandrels areas, the case with bevel-glazed rectangular top panel to the tablet upstand, above cavetto moulded cornice and silvered brass canted fillet inset glazed dial aperture to the front door, the sides with conforming rectangular bevel glazed panels and the rear with rectangular brass grille inset door set within the frame of the case, the base with ogee outline apron over moulded skirt and squab feet.28cm (11ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. The partnership between John Alexander Lund and Herbert Blockley is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1875-81. Other sources note them as being successors to Viner and operating from 42 Pall Mall 1872-76. They were makers to Queen Victoria from 1875 and are thought to have continued working until 1905. They were perhaps best known for supplying explorer's watches and other timepieces to the Royal Geographical Society and The Admiralty.

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Uniqueclocks has dated this Victorian Oak Fusee Clock to the Victorian era.

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ANTIQUE STRIKING FUSEE LIBRARY CLOCK C1875

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An antique Victorian oak library clock featuring a square silvered dial with Roman numerals and spandrel engravings set within a stepped wooden case.
ANTIQUE STRIKING FUSEE LIBRARY CLOCK C1875
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An antique Victorian oak library clock featuring a square silvered dial with Roman numerals and spandrel engravings set within a stepped wooden case.
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A fusee library clock is a 19th-century mechanical timepiece that utilises a conical pulley mechanism, known as a fusee, to regulate the tension of the mainspring. Designed primarily for quiet study spaces and libraries, these clocks are noted for their high precision and solid wood casings.

Victorian fusee clocks were typically constructed using dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut for the outer case. The mechanical movements were made from solid brass and steel, while dials were frequently silvered brass or painted enamel.

Authentic period examples feature a heavy brass movement driven by a chain or gut line wound around a conical fusee barrel. Look for maker signatures engraved directly on the dial or backplate, traditional Roman numerals, and cast brass spandrel details.

Place the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard to add historic contrast to clean contemporary architectural lines. Pairing dark wood cases with neutral walls highlights the timber grain and detailed horological brasswork.

Mechanical movements require professional servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years to clean and oil the gearing. Keep the clock level on a stable surface and wind it regularly using the correct size winding key.
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