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ANTIQUE #SA1074721

English Fusee Dial Clock With A Carved Mahogany Surround. circa 1880.

£1,275    $1,721    €1,501
An attractive and unusual late 19th century ''English Dial'' wall clock.
 
The 8 day duration, gut fusee movement with Anchor Recoil escapement and rectangular plates.
 
Behind a cream coloured, 11'' visible, flat painted iron dial with outer divided minute track, triangular hour points and inner, Roman hour numerals. Having blackened steel hands the hour of which is ''trefoil'' in shape. The dial is under a cast brass, hinged bezel with flat glass and silvered sight ring.
 
In a mahogany case with the usual pegged back box that has a side access door and also, a curved and cockbeaded door to the rounded bottom. The one-piece surround is attractively carved in acanthus leaf style and is of great colour and patina.
 
Dimensions: 17'' wide and high x 6'' deep.
 
Condition: The movement is overhauled but not restored therefore, carries a full guarantee - it has been cleaned, had wear removed, new line fitted and the escapement is set correctly. The dial is restored well and the bez...
Antique SA1074721 shown on this page was made in 1880. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1880
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M. C. Taylor
Clockmakers and Restorers Established 1987
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 01202 429718
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