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A Small, Victorian Skeleton Clock
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A Small, Victorian Skeleton Clock

19th century
Sold 29 May 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Description

A small, good quality English Victorian skeleton clock. An original glass dome to the walnut and silk base standing on wooden feet. A silvered dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel hands. An 8-day duration fusee mechanism. Circa 1885.

Height 10 1/2" / 27 cms (inc dome) Width & Depth 5 1/2" / 14 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order. We personally set up and deliver in the U.K. Please contact us for a quote. We are members of the British Clockmakers and Watchmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Victorian Skeleton Clock to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138624
Description
A small, good quality English Victorian skeleton clock. An original glass dome to the walnut and silk base standing on wooden feet. A silvered dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel hands. An 8-day duration fusee mechanism. Circa 1885.
fig 1. An antique Victorian brass skeleton clock featuring exposed gear trains and a white chapter ring, housed beneath a tall glass dome on a wooden base.
fig 1. A Small, Victorian Skeleton Clock

Height 10 1/2" / 27 cms (inc dome) Width & Depth 5 1/2" / 14 cms

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Please phone 01179565281 to order. We personally set up and deliver in the U.K. Please contact us for a quote. We are members of the British Clockmakers and Watchmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Victorian Skeleton Clock to the Victorian era.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138624
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I An antique Victorian brass skeleton clock featuring exposed gear trains and a white chapter ring, housed beneath a tall glass dome on a wooden base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Small, Victorian Skeleton Clock

Archive II An antique Victorian brass skeleton clock featuring exposed gear trains and a white chapter ring, housed beneath a tall glass dome on a wooden base. View II
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
Location
Bristol
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kembery
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 155
Items Sold 4,312
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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An antique Victorian brass skeleton clock featuring exposed gear trains and a white chapter ring, housed beneath a tall glass dome on a wooden base.
A Small, Victorian Skeleton Clock
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An antique Victorian brass skeleton clock featuring exposed gear trains and a white chapter ring, housed beneath a tall glass dome on a wooden base.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Wood, Velvet
  • ColourBrass Gold
  • MotifsExposed gear train, Silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals, Glass dome enclosure
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

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Skeleton clocks emerged during the 19th century, designed to showcase the intricate mechanical movement and gear trains of the timepiece by stripping away the traditional dial face and cabinet.

These clocks typically feature brass or gilt-bronze frames and gear wheels, mounted on a wooden or velvet-lined plinth, and are almost universally protected by a hand-blown glass dome.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut gear teeth, fire-gilded or polished brass components, hand-engraved silvered chapter rings, and minor age-related wear on the glass dome and movement plates.

Placing the clock on a prominent mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table allows the exposed mechanics to serve as a sculptural focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist spaces.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, handle the delicate glass dome with extreme care, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced by a qualified horologist every few years.
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