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English 8 Day Single Fusee Drop Dial London Wall Clock
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English 8 Day Single Fusee Drop Dial London Wall Clock

19th century
Description

An English19th Century Mahogany Fusee wall clock by Phipps of London.

The case in Mahogany with carved fruit and leaf "ears".

12" painted dial, original hands, signed Phipps London

Brass pendulum bob swings to and fro inside the Brass edged lower window

Side access door and lower door with its original catch

8 day Fusee movement fully cleaned, serviced and keeping excellent time

Original retailers label to the rear, "Birkle Bros, London"

12 month guarantee (terms apply)

Measuring 20.5 inches high (52cm)

£1150.00

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

S J Bean Clocks & Antiques has dated this Mahogany Drop Dial Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1098413
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Description
An English19th Century Mahogany Fusee wall clock by Phipps of London.

The case in Mahogany with carved fruit and leaf "ears".

12" painted dial, original hands, signed Phipps London

Brass pendulum bob swings to and fro inside the Brass edged lower window

fig 1. A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Phipps London, framed by carved leaf motifs and a lower pendulum window.
fig 1. English 8 Day Single Fusee Drop Dial London Wall Clock

Side access door and lower door with its original catch

8 day Fusee movement fully cleaned, serviced and keeping excellent time

Original retailers label to the rear, "Birkle Bros, London"

12 month guarantee (terms apply)

Measuring 20.5 inches high (52cm)

£1150.00

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

S J Bean Clocks & Antiques has dated this Mahogany Drop Dial Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098413
Dealers Internal Ref
phipps clock
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Phipps London, framed by carved leaf motifs and a lower pendulum window.

English 8 Day Single Fusee Drop Dial London Wall Clock

Archive II A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Phipps London, framed by carved leaf motifs and a lower pendulum window. View II
Archive III A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Phipps London, framed by carved leaf motifs and a lower pendulum window. View III
Archive IV A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Phipps London, framed by carved leaf motifs and a lower pendulum window. View IV
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A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Phipps London, framed by carved leaf motifs and a lower pendulum window.
English 8 Day Single Fusee Drop Dial London Wall Clock
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A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Phipps London, framed by carved leaf motifs and a lower pendulum window.
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A drop dial fusee clock is a traditional British mechanical timepiece featuring a circular dial above a truncated lower trunk, known as the drop. The internal fusee movement utilizes a conical gear to equalise the torque from the mainspring as it unwinds, ensuring accurate timekeeping over an eight-day period.

These timepieces were typically crafted with solid mahogany or mahogany-veneered wooden cases, heavy cast brass bezels, and painted sheet-iron dials. Internal components consist of brass plates, steel arbors, and a brass-bob pendulum visible through a glass aperture.

Authentic examples feature heavy cast brass bezels, hand-painted Roman numerals on an iron dial, and a hand-carved timber case with bottom access doors. Inside, a heavy brass movement connected by a gut line or steel chain to a spiralled fusee cone confirms original construction.

A dark mahogany wall clock serves as a focal point when placed in an entryway, above a sideboard, or within a gallery wall arrangement. Its warm timber tones contrast effectively against neutral paint palettes or dark backdrop walls in traditional and contemporary settings.

Wind the mechanism once a week using the correct size winding key, avoiding over-winding the mainspring. Ensure the case is mounted level on a secure wall studs, keep the timber away from direct heat sources, and seek professional horological servicing every five to seven years.
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