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Antique Miniature Four Glass Ting Tang Library Clock Retailed in Glasgow
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Antique Miniature Four Glass Ting Tang Library Clock Retailed in Glasgow

19th century
Sold 13 August 2025 · N Wilson Antiques Clocks
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Antique Miniature Four Glass Ting Tang Library Clock Retailed In Glasgow.

This lovely four glass mantel clock has a wonderful colour and grain and is of unusually small proportions. The top of the case has a lovely moulding leading to the square body of the case. There are then a total of four thick, bevelled glass panels to the front, sides, and top so that the movement can be fully viewed. There is then a further moulding to the base with the corners having round brass feet.

The dial is then silvered with a silvered chapter ring set out in black Roman numerals. The clock then has the retailers name “AIRD & THOMSON, GLASGOW”. Finally the dial is finished by two lovely shaped hands.

The movement is then would from the front and accessed from the back. It ticks away and chimes as it should and comes complete with its regulating pendulum and winding key. The clock also chimes one ting tang on the quarter past, two on the half past, three on the quarter to and the number of hours on the hour via two gongs.

It measures approximately:

- 8.25” / 21cm Tall.

- 6.25” / 16cm Wide.

- 5.5” / 14cm Deep.

Declaration

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Antique Four Glass Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1154786
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Antique Miniature Four Glass Ting Tang Library Clock Retailed In Glasgow.
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This lovely four glass mantel clock has a wonderful colour and grain and is of unusually small proportions.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks

The top of the case has a lovely moulding leading to the square body of the case. There are then a total of four thick, bevelled glass panels to the front, sides, and top so that the movement can be fully viewed. There is then a further moulding to the base with the corners having round brass feet.

fig 1. An antique four glass mantel clock featuring a dark wood frame, white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bun feet.
fig 1. Antique Miniature Four Glass Ting Tang Library Clock Retailed in Glasgow

The dial is then silvered with a silvered chapter ring set out in black Roman numerals. The clock then has the retailers name “AIRD & THOMSON, GLASGOW”. Finally the dial is finished by two lovely shaped hands.

fig 2. An antique four glass mantel clock featuring a dark wood frame, white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bun feet.
fig 2. Antique Miniature Four Glass Ting Tang Library Clock Retailed in Glasgow

The movement is then would from the front and accessed from the back. It ticks away and chimes as it should and comes complete with its regulating pendulum and winding key. The clock also chimes one ting tang on the quarter past, two on the half past, three on the quarter to and the number of hours on the hour via two gongs.

It measures approximately:

8.25” / 21cm Tall.

6.25” / 16cm Wide.

5.5” / 14cm Deep.

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Antique Four Glass Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154786
N Wilson Antiques Clocks
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2021
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An antique four glass mantel clock featuring a dark wood frame, white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bun feet.
Antique Miniature Four Glass Ting Tang Library Clock Retailed In Glasgow
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An antique four glass mantel clock featuring a dark wood frame, white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bun feet.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBevelled glass panels, Roman numerals, Brass bun feet, Exposed movement

A four glass clock is a type of mantel or shelf clock encased in glass panels on all four sides, allowing the mechanical movement to be viewed from multiple angles.

These timepieces typically feature a wooden frame, such as mahogany or rosewood, bevelled glass panels, and brass or gilded metal components and feet.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit hand-engraved or silvered brass dials, high-quality mechanical movements with platform escapements, and period-appropriate joinery and screws.

Place the clock on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard where natural light can pass through the glass panels to highlight the interior mechanics.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and moisture, avoid over-winding the mainspring, and have the movement professionally serviced every few years.
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