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Miniature English Victorian Gothic Skeleton Clock. Circa 1880.
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Miniature English Victorian Gothic Skeleton Clock. Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Miniature English Victorian Gothic Skeleton Clock, with 8-day duration fusee mechanism. Circa 1880.

A nicely small proportioned English Victorian Skeleton Clock in Gothic form with cathedral type spires. A silvered dial with Roman numerals and blue steeled hands. Original glass dome with walnut and silk base sitting on wooden feet. Superb quality with richly patinated brasswork.

Condition: Recently serviced. Brasswork in excellent condition. Strong winding mechanism and keeping good time.

Dimensions: (approx)

Including base and dome:

Height = 26 cm

Diameter = 13.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190433
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D:09975
Description
Miniature English Victorian Gothic Skeleton Clock, with 8-day duration fusee mechanism. Circa 1880.
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A nicely small proportioned English Victorian Skeleton Clock in Gothic form with cathedral type spires.
Dragoncharger Antiques

A silvered dial with Roman numerals and blue steeled hands. Original glass dome with walnut and silk base sitting on wooden feet. Superb quality with richly patinated brasswork.

Condition: Recently serviced. Brasswork in excellent condition. Strong winding mechanism and keeping good time.

Dimensions: (approx)

Including base and dome:

Height = 26 cm

Diameter = 13.5 cm

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190433
Dealers Internal Ref
D:09975
Dragoncharger Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024

Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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Miniature English Victorian Gothic Skeleton Clock. Circa 1880.

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A Victorian Gothic brass skeleton clock with exposed gear mechanisms and a silvered dial, enclosed under a clear glass dome on a red velvet base.
Miniature English Victorian Gothic Skeleton Clock. Circa 1880.
Ref: SA1190433
A Victorian Gothic brass skeleton clock with exposed gear mechanisms and a silvered dial, enclosed under a clear glass dome on a red velvet base.
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A Victorian skeleton clock is a mechanical timepiece designed with openwork brass frames that reveal the internal movement and gear train. Emerging in popularity during the nineteenth century, these clocks feature architectural frames frequently influenced by Gothic cathedral design.

These clocks typically feature pierced brass plates, steel arbors, and a silvered brass chapter ring for the dial. The assembly usually rests upon a turned wooden base lined with velvet, protected beneath a hand-blown glass cloche.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut brass frame plates, hand-engraved Roman numerals, and square-headed steel screws or taper pins. Original glass domes usually exhibit minor imperfections, such as air bubbles or wave patterns, characteristic of period glassblowing.

Positioning a skeleton clock on a dark wood mantelpiece, a structured bookshelf, or a study desk creates an intriguing focal point. Pairing the mechanical item with contemporary glassware or leather-bound books balances historical horology with modern aesthetics.

Keep the protective glass dome in place to prevent dust from settling within the mechanical movement. Clean the glass with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid applying liquid polishes directly to unlacquered brass components, as this causes uneven oxidisation.
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