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Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock
Chalfont Clocks
for sale €2,750     $2,985
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Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock

19th century
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Description

This stylish desk clock made in the last quarter of the 19th century has a french eight day movement with a lever platform escapement. the movement is housed in a drum forming the centre of a ships wheel, the drum and back cap are nickel plated, supported on a gilded rope bound capstan the rest of the wheel is gilded, the clock is completed with a gilded anchor all set on a rouge marble base with bull nose gilded edging.

The immaculate white enamel roman dial is signed P.G. Wilson, Inverness almost certainly Peter George Wilson a prominent jewel and clock retailer of the 19th century.

Peter George Wilson, born on the 2nd April 1843 at New Keith, Banff-shire. He served an apprenticeship to his father, also Peter Wilson, in c.1856. In business on his own account at 100, Church Street, Inverness c.1865 and moved later that same year to 8, Union Street.

According to Aberdeen Archive, Museums and Gallery,

“As a maker of Highland jewellery he was in the right place at the right time. In 1866 Baron Rothschild and his party were passing through Inverness and purchased several pieces from Wilson. These pieces were noted by the Prince and Princess of Wales and in 1867 Wilson was summoned to Balmoral and was favoured with large orders from the Queen and many of the Royal Family. It was an association that was to last several years and in 1868 he was granted the Royal Warrant.”

The case style and base is reminiscent the industrial series of clocks made in France by Guilmet and although unsigned could well be made by the Guilmet factory for such a prominent retailer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Nautical Brass Desk Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159569
Dealers Internal Reference
337
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Description
This stylish desk clock made in the last quarter of the 19th century has a french eight day movement with a lever platform escapement. the movement is housed in a drum forming the centre of a ships wheel, the drum and back cap are nickel plated, supported on a gilded rope bound capstan the rest of the wheel is gilded, the clock is completed with a gilded anchor all set on a rouge marble base with bull nose gilded edging.

The immaculate white enamel roman dial is signed P.G.

“
Wilson, Inverness almost certainly Peter George Wilson a prominent jewel and clock retailer of the 19th century.
Chalfont Clocks
fig 1. A brass nautical desk clock designed as a ships wheel beside a brass anchor, set on a reddish brown marble base.
fig 1. Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock

Peter George Wilson, born on the 2nd April 1843 at New Keith, Banff-shire. He served an apprenticeship to his father, also Peter Wilson, in c.1856. In business on his own account at 100, Church Street, Inverness c.1865 and moved later that same year to 8, Union Street.

fig 2. A brass nautical desk clock designed as a ships wheel beside a brass anchor, set on a reddish brown marble base.
fig 2. Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock

According to Aberdeen Archive, Museums and Gallery,

“As a maker of Highland jewellery he was in the right place at the right time. In 1866 Baron Rothschild and his party were passing through Inverness and purchased several pieces from Wilson. These pieces were noted by the Prince and Princess of Wales and in 1867 Wilson was summoned to Balmoral and was favoured with large orders from the Queen and many of the Royal Family. It was an association that was to last several years and in 1868 he was granted the Royal Warrant.”

The case style and base is reminiscent the industrial series of clocks made in France by Guilmet and although unsigned could well be made by the Guilmet factory for such a prominent retailer.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Nautical Brass Desk Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159569
Dealers Internal Ref
337
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Archive I A brass nautical desk clock designed as a ships wheel beside a brass anchor, set on a reddish brown marble base.

Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock

Archive II A brass nautical desk clock designed as a ships wheel beside a brass anchor, set on a reddish brown marble base. View II
Archive III A brass nautical desk clock designed as a ships wheel beside a brass anchor, set on a reddish brown marble base. View III
Archive IV A brass nautical desk clock designed as a ships wheel beside a brass anchor, set on a reddish brown marble base. View IV
Archive V A brass nautical desk clock designed as a ships wheel beside a brass anchor, set on a reddish brown marble base. View V
Archive VI A brass nautical desk clock designed as a ships wheel beside a brass anchor, set on a reddish brown marble base. View VI
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A brass nautical desk clock designed as a ships wheel beside a brass anchor, set on a reddish brown marble base.
Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock
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A brass nautical desk clock designed as a ships wheel beside a brass anchor, set on a reddish brown marble base.
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Industrial series nautical clocks are late nineteenth-century horological pieces, largely produced in France, that combine timekeeping mechanisms with miniature representations of maritime or industrial machinery.

These timepieces were constructed using cast brass, bronze, silvered metals, and steel components, frequently mounted on polished marble, slate, or porphyry plinths.

Authentic pieces feature heavy metal construction, hand-fitted mechanical components, stamped French movement markings on the backplate, and porcelain or enamel dials.

Display this object on an executive office desk, gentlemans library bookcase, or dark wood mantelpiece to create a focused antique centerpiece.

Dust the item regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid applying harsh chemical polishes to original patinas, and maintain a dry environment to protect the mechanical movement.
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