DESCRIPTION:
This is a wonderful mahogany cased fusee wall clock. The movement to this clock is excellent being a very good quality chain fusee movement. The dial is signed with the ''GR V'' monogram for King George V and the maker ''INGRAM BROS. WOOD GREEN LONDON''.
THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC FUSEE CLOCK.
The case is made from wonderful mahogany which has some superb grain and is a wonderful colour. The case has a wonderful patina which can only be gained through age.
If we start with the dial this is a white dial marked out with Roman numerals. The bezel is brass. There is also a catch for closing and releasing the dial.
The case also has a door to the base which is complete with a catch and then there is two further door to the left and right side which are held in place with catches. When the movement needs to be accessed the catches are simply released to the sides and bottom which then allows the pendulum to be hung easily.
The movement itself is excellent being a single chain fusee movement, which is superbly clean. The clock is 8 day. The clock is in good working order and is happily ticking away. The clock comes complete with it''s winding key and pendulum.
King George the V reigned from 1910 until his death in 1936. Ingram Brothers worked at 34, Commerce Road in Wood Green and were suppliers to the British Government. The are noted in a 1918 Directory of manufacturers. A clock by the makers is in the Royal Collection Trust.
AGE:
The clock is circa 1910 / 1920.
DIMENSIONS:
The approximate dimensions are:
- 15 1/4 inches (38.5 cm) in diameter across the case
- 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm) deep
- 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter across the dial
CONDITION:
With regards condition, the clock is in very good condition, as can be seen from the photographs. The movement itself is excellent being a single chain fusee movement, and is nice and clean and is happily ticking away. The
...case is also in superb antique condition. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition, as what you view is exactly what you will receive.
This is a wonderful, fusee wall clock which would grace any wall, so happy bidding.
Internal Reference: fusee 47_INGRAM
Antique Number: SA1108593
Dateline of this antique is 1920
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