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Fusee Drop Dial Striking Wall Clock

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Clockwise

For your consideration I am delighted to offer this lovely example of an eight day striking fusee wall clock dating from circa 1910.
 
The wire-driven rack-striking movement has rectangular plates with shaped shoulders and benefits from an anchor escapement. It has been fully overhauled so benefits from my three year guarantee.
 
The twelve inch dial is in lovely condition and has been fully and tastefully restored with ''Russells Ltd, 18 Church Street, Liverpool'' applied. The clock retains its original cast brass bezel and spade hands and the bezel locks securely into a tab.
 
The oak case has fantastic colour and patination since its restoration. The circular surround is pegged to the back box in the usual classic manner. The back box benefits from a long, lined door to each side and has a lower door to the case with a turnkey lock. There is a viewing window for the highly polished brass pendulum to be seen working.
 
Thomas Russell was listed as a chronometer maker in 1848. In ...
Antique SA1160556 shown on this page was made in the Edwardian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Clockwise
The Cotswolds Leading Antique Clock Dealer and Restorer
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07886 250341
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD