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A Victorian Skeleton Clock
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A Victorian Skeleton Clock

19th century
Sold 9 October 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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An impressive and high quality English Victorian skeleton clock. An original glass dome to the stepped marble base standing on feet. A gilt dial with Roman numerals signed 'HOPWOOD GLOUCESTER'. Blued steel 'moon' hands. An 8-day duration fusee mechanism with passing strike on a bell. Circa 1880.

Robert Hopwood of Gloucester is recorded in Dowlers' 'Gloucestershire Clock & Watchmakers Book' as working from 1875-1880.

Height 20" / 50cms (inc dome) Width 13 1/2" / 33cms Depth 8" / 20cms

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 can send you a video or photos on Whatsapp. 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

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

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

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SA1167503
Description
An impressive and high quality English Victorian skeleton clock. An original glass dome to the stepped marble base standing on feet. A gilt dial with Roman numerals signed 'HOPWOOD GLOUCESTER'. Blued steel 'moon' hands. An 8-day duration fusee mechanism with passing strike on a bell. Circa 1880.
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Robert Hopwood of Gloucester is recorded in Dowlers' 'Gloucestershire Clock & Watchmakers Book' as working from 1875-1880.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
fig 1. An antique brass skeleton clock with an exposed mechanical movement and bell, enclosed beneath a glass dome on a white marble base.
fig 1. A Victorian Skeleton Clock

Height 20" / 50cms (inc dome) Width 13 1/2" / 33cms Depth 8" / 20cms

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 can send you a video or photos on Whatsapp. 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

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1167503
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A Victorian Skeleton Clock

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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 145
Items Sold 4,302
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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An antique brass skeleton clock with an exposed mechanical movement and bell, enclosed beneath a glass dome on a white marble base.
A Victorian Skeleton Clock
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An antique brass skeleton clock with an exposed mechanical movement and bell, enclosed beneath a glass dome on a white marble base.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Marble
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOpenwork brass plates, Exposed gear train, Blown glass dome, Marble base
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Skeleton clocks emerged during the 19th century, gaining popularity in Britain during the Victorian era as horologists sought to display the intricate mechanics and gear trains of timepieces by stripping away the traditional dial and case.

These timepieces typically feature open-worked brass or gilded brass plates and frames, hand-cut steel wheels, jewelled pivot holes, and are usually protected by a blown glass dome resting on a marble or wooden base.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-finished brass work with visible file marks, blued steel hands and screws, fusee movements, and thick blown glass domes with slight imperfections rather than modern machine-extruded glass.

Placing the clock on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or desk allows the transparent glass dome and exposed brass movement to catch the light, adding a focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary minimalist spaces.

Keep the clock out of direct sunlight to prevent oil degradation, handle the glass dome with extreme care using clean gloves, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years by an accredited horologist.
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