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Beautiful Antique Single Fusee Miniature Balloon Clock in Full Working Order
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Beautiful Antique Single Fusee Miniature Balloon Clock in Full Working Order

19th century
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Beautiful Antique Single Fusee Miniature Balloon Clock In Full Working Order.

This beautiful miniature balloon clock has a mahogany case with a wonderful rich colour and grain. Starting the the top there is a lovely brass “acorn” finial sat on top of a shaped section. This then leads to the typical “balloon” shaped body of the case. There is then an array of intricate mouldings to the arched base with set the piece off wonderfully. Finally it is finished by four lovely shaped brass feet.

The dial is then enamel and set out in black Roman numerals with a thin ring to the outside marking the minutes. The dial then has two intricately shaped hands as well as a domed, protective glass set into a brass bezel.

The movement is then both wound and accessed from the back. It is ticking away as it should and comes complete with its winding key. It is then a single fusee example on a balance wheel which is rare in itself, but to see a fusee movement of this size is unheard of!

Would make an absolutely fantastic addition to any home or collection.

It measures approximately:

- 10.5” / 26.5cm Tall.

- 5.75” / 14.5cm Wide.

- 2.75” / 7cm Deep.

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N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Mahogany Fusee Balloon Clock to the 1880s.

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SA1083112
Description
Beautiful Antique Single Fusee Miniature Balloon Clock In Full Working Order.

This beautiful miniature balloon clock has a mahogany case with a wonderful rich colour and grain. Starting the the top there is a lovely brass “acorn” finial sat on top of a shaped section. This then leads to the typical “balloon” shaped body of the case. There is then an array of intricate mouldings to the arched base with set the piece off wonderfully. Finally it is finished by four lovely shaped brass feet.

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The dial is then enamel and set out in black Roman numerals with a thin ring to the outside marking the minutes.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks

The dial then has two intricately shaped hands as well as a domed, protective glass set into a brass bezel.

fig 1. A dark mahogany miniature balloon clock featuring a circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, a brass acorn finial, and brass feet.
fig 1. Beautiful Antique Single Fusee Miniature Balloon Clock in Full Working Order

The movement is then both wound and accessed from the back. It is ticking away as it should and comes complete with its winding key. It is then a single fusee example on a balance wheel which is rare in itself, but to see a fusee movement of this size is unheard of!

Would make an absolutely fantastic addition to any home or collection.

It measures approximately:

10.5” / 26.5cm Tall.

5.75” / 14.5cm Wide.

2.75” / 7cm Deep.

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Mahogany Fusee Balloon Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1083112
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A dark mahogany miniature balloon clock featuring a circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, a brass acorn finial, and brass feet.
Beautiful Antique Single Fusee Miniature Balloon Clock In Full Working Order
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsWaisted silhouette, Acorn finial, Roman numerals, Curved pedestal base

This Regency style single fusee miniature balloon clock dates from 1880. Made from dark brown mahogany with brass hardware and an enamel dial under glass, the piece stands 26.5 cm tall, 14.5 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. The case exhibits a waisted silhouette and a curved pedestal base with intricate mouldings, topped by an acorn finial and raised on four shaped brass feet. The circular white enamel dial displays black Roman numerals and a minute track, accompanied by intricately shaped hands. Ideal for placement on a mantelpiece in a living room, study, or hallway, this working clock serves as a functional timepiece and decorative accessory. The dark timber displays a rich grain and tone, complementing traditional interior settings. The combination of the brass bezel, protective domed glass, and classical proportions creates a balanced display piece for home decor.

FAQs

A balloon clock is a distinct style of mantel timepiece characterised by its waisted wooden case shaped like a hot air balloon, a style that emerged in Britain during the late 18th century and remained popular through the Regency era.

These clocks are typically constructed with fine dark wood cases, such as polished mahogany or satinwood, paired with brass fittings, white enamel dials, steel hands, and precision mechanical brass movements.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut gears, hand-enamelled dial faces with Roman numerals, a waist silhouette with cast brass fittings, and a mechanical fusee movement rather than modern quartz mechanisms.

Position the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard, complementing neutral walls or dark wood cabinetry in traditional and dark academia interiors.

Keep the clock in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and moisture, wind the mechanical movement regularly with a matching key, and have the internal mechanism serviced by a professional horologist every few years.
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