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A Small, Fusee, Balloon Style Table Clock by Joseph Jump of London. In a Mahogany Case. circa 1880.

19th century

For Sale by M. C. Taylor

Description

A very pretty table timepiece by this good maker.

The circular, 8 day duration, chain fusee timepiece movement with Anchor Recoil escapement. The back plate bearing the maker's name "JUMP. LONDON". Also having a pendulum transit lock and a shaped bob with top-mounted micrometer regulation adjustment.

Behind only a 4" diameter, bowed painted dial that is nicely set within a circular brass frame. The dial has outer Arabic 5's, a divided minute ring and inner, Roman hour numerals. It is also signed "Jump" (of) "London". The matching steel hands are of split arrowhead style and the dial is protected with a cast brass bezel with a snapped-in bowed glass. This is released with a side push button.

Contained in a figured mahogany 'balloon' style waisted case. The front edge has a border of inlaid cross grain satinwood that is within ebony and boxwood stringing. The waisted centre has an inlaid floral paterae and the straight plinth has a moulded top edge and stands upon 4 cast brass, 'lions paw' feet.

* Joseph Jump was apprenticed to none other than Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy in c.1827. When Benjamin died Joseph and his brother actually took over the business and succeeded him. During the early 20th century, the firm of Jump were clockmakers to the king.

Dimensions: 11 1/2" high x 6 7/8" wide x 5" deep excluding the feet.

Condition: The movement is completely original and though in good working order and keeping to time, would benefit from a strip down and clean (service). The dial is discoloured with small paint chips to the edge and a circular chip below the numeral VII (this can be repaired). The case is of good colour and really is excellent with no loss of veneer or polish. It does show pleasing signs of age.

Price: The price includes a full service and guarantee.

For further information please contact us via email at

info@bournemouthclocks.co.uk

Physical Dimensions

Height

29.2cm (11.50")

Width

17.8cm (7.01")

Depth

12.7cm (5.00")

Declaration

M. C. Taylor has dated this Mahogany Fusee Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1134376

Dealers Internal Reference

SA 14508

Description

A very pretty table timepiece by this good maker.

The circular, 8 day duration, chain fusee timepiece movement with Anchor Recoil escapement. The back plate bearing the maker's name "JUMP. LONDON".

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Also having a pendulum transit lock and a shaped bob with top-mounted micrometer regulation adjustment.

M. C. Taylor

fig 1. Victorian mahogany balloon table clock with marquetry oval inlay, brass bracket feet, and white dial signed Joseph Jump London. — fig 1. A Small, Fusee, Balloon Style Table Clock by Joseph Jump of London. In a Mahogany Case. circa 1880.

Behind only a 4" diameter, bowed painted dial that is nicely set within a circular brass frame. The dial has outer Arabic 5's, a divided minute ring and inner, Roman hour numerals. It is also signed "Jump" (of) "London". The matching steel hands are of split arrowhead style and the dial is protected with a cast brass bezel with a snapped-in bowed glass. This is released with a side push button.

fig 2. Victorian mahogany balloon table clock with marquetry oval inlay, brass bracket feet, and white dial signed Joseph Jump London. — fig 2. A Small, Fusee, Balloon Style Table Clock by Joseph Jump of London. In a Mahogany Case. circa 1880.

Contained in a figured mahogany 'balloon' style waisted case. The front edge has a border of inlaid cross grain satinwood that is within ebony and boxwood stringing. The waisted centre has an inlaid floral paterae and the straight plinth has a moulded top edge and stands upon 4 cast brass, 'lions paw' feet.

fig 3. Victorian mahogany balloon table clock with marquetry oval inlay, brass bracket feet, and white dial signed Joseph Jump London. — fig 3. A Small, Fusee, Balloon Style Table Clock by Joseph Jump of London. In a Mahogany Case. circa 1880.

Joseph Jump was apprenticed to none other than Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy in c.1827. When Benjamin died Joseph and his brother actually took over the business and succeeded him. During the early 20th century, the firm of Jump were clockmakers to the king.

fig 4. Victorian mahogany balloon table clock with marquetry oval inlay, brass bracket feet, and white dial signed Joseph Jump London. — fig 4. A Small, Fusee, Balloon Style Table Clock by Joseph Jump of London. In a Mahogany Case. circa 1880.

Dimensions: 11 1/2" high x 6 7/8" wide x 5" deep excluding the feet.

Condition: The movement is completely original and though in good working order and keeping to time, would benefit from a strip down and clean (service). The dial is discoloured with small paint chips to the edge and a circular chip below the numeral VII (this can be repaired). The case is of good colour and really is excellent with no loss of veneer or polish. It does show pleasing signs of age.

Price: The price includes a full service and guarantee.

For further information please contact us via email at

info@bournemouthclocks.co.uk

Physical Dimensions

Height

29.2cm (11.50")

Width

17.8cm (7.01")

Depth

12.7cm (5.00")

Date of Manufacture

M. C. Taylor has dated this Mahogany Fusee Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1134376

Dealers Internal Ref

SA 14508

About the Dealer

M. C. Taylor

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Clockmakers and restorers established 1987

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A balloon clock is a distinct style of table timepiece featuring a waisted wooden case that swells into a rounded top housing the dial. First introduced in the late 18th century and continuing through the Victorian era, this shape was typically crafted from polished woods such as mahogany or satinwood.

These timepieces are constructed with solid and veneered timber cases, most commonly flame mahogany or rosewood, often accented with brass or marquetry inlays. The mechanical movement relies on brass plates, steel arbors, and a fusee cone connected to a mainspring barrel via a chain or gut line.

Authentic pieces feature heavy brass-plate mechanical movements driven by a fusee mechanism rather than modern quartz parts. Dial signatures from recognized London clockmakers, hand-engraved backplates, original lacquer on brass fittings, and age-consistent wear to the timber case further confirm period authenticity.

A dark mahogany clock can serve as an anchor piece on a minimalist stone mantelpiece or styled within a bookshelf alongside modern art objects. Pairing traditional horological crafts with clean contemporary lines creates visual contrast and texture in a modern room.

Keep the clock in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber case from cracking. Mechanical movements require winding with the correct key and professional servicing by a horologist every five to seven years to clean and lubricate the gears.

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