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ANTIQUE #SA1146566

English Dial, Chain Fusee Wall Clock By Dent. In A Mahogany Case. circa 1920.

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: M. C. Taylor

A very robust, 20th century wall clock.
 
The substantial, industrial quality, 8 day duration chain fusee movement with Anchor Recoil escapement. Having pinned and screwed pillars and the backplate bearing the maker''s trademark of ''DENT'' within a triangle and ''LONDON'' below it.
 
Behind a flat, painted metal dial with its original ''conserved'' paintwork. The outer divided minute track has triangular hour markings and encompasses Roman hour numerals. The upper centre bears the maker''s name of ''DENT'' within a triangle and the lower centre displays ''LONDON 68328''. It is also marked ''MADE IN ENGLAND'' to the bottom. Also having black metal hands and a cast brass, polished bezel with a flat glass and an integral silvered sight ring.
 
Contained in a solid mahogany case, the dial surround being made from several pieces to avoid shrinkage and the back box has a right side access door and a lower curved access door set within the curved bottom.
 
Dent were famous English clockm...
Antique SA1146566 shown on this page was made in 1920. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1920
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
M. C. TAYLOR PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
M. C. Taylor
Clockmakers and Restorers Established 1987
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 01202 429718
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD