Victorian Walnut Wall Clock 19th Century

Name: Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Double Weight Wall Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1195654
Price: 1125 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Clocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned columns, pediment finial, enamel dial, brass pendulum
SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This Victorian wall clock originates from 1860 and takes the form of a double weight timepiece housed in a walnut and ebonised case measuring 124 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. The construction combines warm brown timber tones with dark contrasting elements, featuring a single glazed door that encloses a circular white enamel dial framed by a brass bezel. The face displays black Roman numerals accompanied by decorative red detail and ornate hands, whilst the interior reveals brass weights and a pendulum suspended beneath an eight day movement. The exterior exhibits a shaped top surmounted by a central finial, flanked by turned columns, and rests on shaped lower framing. Suitable for positioning on a narrow wall space in a home study, hallway, or living room, the clock operates via a striking mechanism on a gong and includes a winding key. The visible craftsmanship incorporates detailed wood turning along the upright pillars, decorative moldings on the pediment, and a dark geometric inlay beneath the top crest. The glazed viewing panel allows the brass weights and pendulum bob to remain visible during operation, completing a traditional Victorian interior display.

FAQs

Originating in the nineteenth century, these clocks utilize heavy brass weights suspended by cords or chains to drive the mechanical movement, often housed in glazed wooden cases influenced by Vienna regulators.

Cases were commonly crafted from walnut, mahogany, or rosewood veneers with glass viewing panels, while movements utilized solid brass weights, steel arbors, and enamel-coated dials.

Authentic period examples feature mechanical movements powered by two distinct brass weights, hand-painted or porcelain enamel dials with Roman numerals, and period-correct timber joinery rather than modern fasteners.

Position the clock as a focal point on a neutral wall in a hallway or study, allowing the dark wood case and brass components to provide texture and historic contrast against contemporary decor.

Keep the timber case out of direct sunlight and away from active heat sources to prevent veneer lifting, wind the weights regularly using the correct key, and ensure the mechanical movement is lubricated by a horologist every five years.

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Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Double Weight Wall Clock

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