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A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers
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A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers

19th century
For Sale by Chalfont Clocks
Description

A fine single fusee timepiece dating from the beginning of Queen Victoria’s reign Circa 1840. The eight day movement with anchor escapement with a suspended pendulum bob with top adjustment, the pendulum using the full length of the case for better timekeeping.

The ebonised case with canted corners and a stepped and chamfered top is in excellent original condition. The arched silvered roman dial is signed Phillips Bros, 31 COCKSPUR STREET, Haymarket LONDON behind a glazed arch door with silvered reveal. The sides having glazed panels framed with brass beading and a glazed back door.

The Phillips Brothers were based at 31 Cockspur Street from 1839 until 1856. They were stockists of high quality clockmakers such as Thomas Cole.

This clock is shown unserviced, it will be fully overhauled prior to sale and will come with our two year guarantee.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Antique Fusee Library Timepiece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172249
Dealers Internal Reference
397
Dealers Notes

All of our clocks come with a 2 year guarantee, all of our clocks are overhauled and sympathetically restored, all of our clocks are authentic and supplied in good original condition.

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A fine single fusee timepiece dating from the beginning of Queen Victoria’s reign Circa 1840.
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The eight day movement with anchor escapement with a suspended pendulum bob with top adjustment, the pendulum using the full length of the case for better timekeeping.
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fig 1. A Victorian ebonised wooden library clock featuring a stepped top, silvered arched dial with Roman numerals, and turned bun feet.
fig 1. A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers

The ebonised case with canted corners and a stepped and chamfered top is in excellent original condition. The arched silvered roman dial is signed Phillips Bros, 31 COCKSPUR STREET, Haymarket LONDON behind a glazed arch door with silvered reveal. The sides having glazed panels framed with brass beading and a glazed back door.

fig 2. A Victorian ebonised wooden library clock featuring a stepped top, silvered arched dial with Roman numerals, and turned bun feet.
fig 2. A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers

The Phillips Brothers were based at 31 Cockspur Street from 1839 until 1856. They were stockists of high quality clockmakers such as Thomas Cole.

This clock is shown unserviced, it will be fully overhauled prior to sale and will come with our two year guarantee.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Chalfont Clocks has dated this Antique Fusee Library Timepiece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172249
Dealers Internal Ref
397
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A Victorian ebonised wooden library clock featuring a stepped top, silvered arched dial with Roman numerals, and turned bun feet.
A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsArch dial, Stepped top, Turned bun feet, Roman numerals
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

This Victorian single fusee library timepiece dates from the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign around 1840. The ebonised wooden case has a black finish with visible wear and edge rubbings, canted corners, a stepped and chamfered top, and stands on four turned bun feet. Inside the glazed arch door with a silvered reveal is an arched silvered dial marked with Roman numerals, minute tracks, and the signature of Phillips Brothers at 31 Cockspur Street, London, alongside winding and adjusting arbors and black hands. The case measures 27 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 13.5 cm deep. Suitable for display in a study, library, or drawing room, the clock is designed to sit neatly upon a mantelpiece, shelf, or desk. The eight-day movement with an anchor escapement operates with a suspended pendulum bob featuring top adjustment, allowing the pendulum to utilise the full length of the case. Side panels fitted with glass and brass beading complement the glazed back door, making the internal mechanics visible from multiple angles within a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

A fusee library timepiece is a 19th-century mechanical clock featuring a cone-shaped pulley system designed to equalise the mainspring pull, ensuring accurate timekeeping without a striking mechanism.

These clocks typically feature brass movements housed in cases made from mahogany, oak, or ebonised wood, often fitted with silvered brass dials and glass front doors.

Authentic fusee movements contain a distinct spiralled cone connected to the mainspring barrel by a fine steel chain or gut line, visible through the back plate of the brass movement.

Position the clock centrally on a contemporary fireplace mantel or within a minimalist bookcase to create a grounded, historical focal point alongside modern ceramics or framed prints.

Keep the timber case away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly to protect the dark finish.
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