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Edwin Davis Bradford Skeleton Clock

19th century
Description

A spectacular and high quality English Victorian skeleton clock. Larger case proportions of 'cathedral' design. An original glass dome to the stepped white marble base standing on feet. A superb, silvered fretted dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel hands. A wooden pendulum rod with a cylindrical pendulum. A silvered plaque to the top by the maker, EDWIN DAVIS BRADFORD'. A higher quality, 6 spoke wheel, 8-day duration fusee mechanism with passing strike on a bell. Circa 1870.

Edwin Davis of Bradford is recorded in Loomes 'The Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1866-1871.

Height 22" / 56cms (including dome) Width 14" / 35cms 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
56cm (22.05")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

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

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SA1205930
Description
A spectacular and high quality English Victorian skeleton clock. Larger case proportions of 'cathedral' design. An original glass dome to the stepped white marble base standing on feet. A superb, silvered fretted dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel hands. A wooden pendulum rod with a cylindrical pendulum. A silvered plaque to the top by the maker, EDWIN DAVIS BRADFORD'. A higher quality, 6 spoke wheel, 8-day duration fusee mechanism with passing strike on a bell. Circa 1870.
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Edwin Davis of Bradford is recorded in Loomes 'The Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1866-1871.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
fig 1. A Victorian Gothic revival brass skeleton clock featuring pierced cathedral spires, a silvered Roman numeral dial, and a top bell, housed under a clear glass dome on a white marble plinth.
fig 1. Edwin Davis Bradford Skeleton Clock

Height 22" / 56cms (including dome) Width 14" / 35cms 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
56cm (22.05")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1205930
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A Victorian Gothic revival brass skeleton clock featuring pierced cathedral spires, a silvered Roman numeral dial, and a top bell, housed under a clear glass dome on a white marble plinth.

Edwin Davis Bradford Skeleton Clock

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A Victorian Gothic revival brass skeleton clock featuring pierced cathedral spires, a silvered Roman numeral dial, and a top bell, housed under a clear glass dome on a white marble plinth.
Edwin Davis Bradford Skeleton Clock
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FAQs

A skeleton clock features an openwork movement designed to display the internal gears, escapement, and mechanical components, gaining widespread popularity during the nineteenth century.

These timepieces were predominantly constructed using pierced brass movement frames, silvered metal chapter rings, steel arbors, and marble or timber bases housed beneath protective glass domes.

Authentic examples feature hand-finished pierced brass platesfrequently styled after Gothic architectural formshand-engraved maker signatures, silvered brass dials with Roman numerals, and original mouth-blown glass domes.

Position the clock as a central focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, dark timber sideboard, or dedicated library shelving, paired alongside understated brass accents or books.

Keep the movement sealed under its glass dome cover to prevent dust accumulation, avoid using liquid polishes on lacquered brass components, and have a qualified horologist service the movement periodically.
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