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Very Rare, Twin-fusee, Bell Striking Wall Clock

Name: Very Rare, Twin-fusee, Bell Striking Wall Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1175779
Price: 1850 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Masons Antiques

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a twin Fusee, bell striking wall clock. These are seldom found.

The 12" (30cm) white painted dial with black Roman numerals is in lovely clean condition. It has a key locking brass bezel.

The mahogany case is beautifully polished and is of narrow form adding to the overall elegance of the clock. It has sound fretted inspection doors to the sides of the backbox and a key lockable door to the underside.

The 5 pillar, twin fusee movement is of the highest quality. It has just been fully overhauled by our BHI registered, 9th generation horologist. It carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee.

*Twin Fusee.

*Bell Striking

*5 pillar movement.

*Fully overhauled.

*Fully guaranteed.

All cards accepted.

Transport arranged.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Masons Antiques has dated this Twin Fusee Wall Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1175779

Dealers Notes

Masons Antiques are specialist suppliers of high quality, guaranteed, antique clocks.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a twin Fusee, bell striking wall clock. These are seldom found.

The 12" (30cm) white painted dial with black Roman numerals is in lovely clean condition. It has a key locking brass bezel.

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The mahogany case is beautifully polished and is of narrow form adding to the overall elegance of the clock.

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It has sound fretted inspection doors to the sides of the backbox and a key lockable door to the underside.

fig 1. An antique round wall clock featuring a warm mahogany case, a polished brass bezel, and a white dial with black Roman numerals. — fig 1. Very Rare, Twin-fusee, Bell Striking Wall Clock

The 5 pillar, twin fusee movement is of the highest quality. It has just been fully overhauled by our BHI registered, 9th generation horologist. It carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee.

Twin Fusee.

Bell Striking

5 pillar movement.

Fully overhauled.

Fully guaranteed.

All cards accepted.

Transport arranged.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Date of Manufacture

Masons Antiques has dated this Twin Fusee Wall Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1175779

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A twin-fusee wall clock is a mechanical timepiece featuring two cone-shaped pulleys (fusees) designed to maintain constant torque as the mainsprings unwind. One fusee powers the timekeeping mechanism, while the second powers a striking mechanism that sounds the hours on an internal bell or gong.

These timepieces are typically constructed with turned mahogany or oak cases, heavy cast brass bezels holding protective glass, hand-painted iron dial plates, and solid brass internal clockwork assemblies.

Authentic period examples feature cast brass bezels with side locking latches, hand-painted Roman numerals on a convex or flat iron dial, heavy brass movement plates held with tapered steel pins, and hand-carved wooden surrounds with side or bottom access doors.

Mount the clock on a neutral-toned focal wall in a hallway, home office, or dining room to allow the mahogany timber and brass bezel to contrast cleanly against contemporary paint schemes.

Dust the exterior mahogany casing with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and clean the glass cover with a specialized dry cloth. Keep the timepiece away from direct heat sources and moisture, ensuring the mechanical movement is professionally oiled and serviced every five to seven years.

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