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Samuel Chave Taunton Fusee Wall Clock
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Samuel Chave Taunton Fusee Wall Clock

19th century
Description

An early Victorian fusee drop dial wall clock. A 12" painted dial signed 'Chave Taunton' with moon blued steel hands. A good quality rosewood case with choice veneers. Mother of pearl inlaid case. A brass bezel surround. Side carvings to the base with a pendulum window.

An 8-day duration fusee timepiece mechanism. Circa 1845.

Samuel Chave of Taunton is recorded in A J Moores 'Clockmakers of Somerset' book as working at 11, High Street Taunton from 1843-1852.

Height 21" / 52cms Width 15" / 38cms Depth 6" / 16cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique wall clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. We can send a Whatsapp video in more detail.

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52cm (20.47")
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Victorian Fusee Wall Clock to the Victorian era.

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An early Victorian fusee drop dial wall clock. A 12" painted dial signed 'Chave Taunton' with moon blued steel hands. A good quality rosewood case with choice veneers. Mother of pearl inlaid case. A brass bezel surround. Side carvings to the base with a pendulum window.
fig 1. A Victorian drop-dial fusee wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a dark wood case adorned with mother-of-pearl floral inlay, and a brass pendulum visible through a glass window.
fig 1. Samuel Chave Taunton Fusee Wall Clock

An 8-day duration fusee timepiece mechanism. Circa 1845.

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Samuel Chave of Taunton is recorded in A J Moores 'Clockmakers of Somerset' book as working at 11, High Street Taunton from 1843-1852.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Height 21" / 52cms Width 15" / 38cms Depth 6" / 16cms.

fig 2. A Victorian drop-dial fusee wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a dark wood case adorned with mother-of-pearl floral inlay, and a brass pendulum visible through a glass window.
fig 2. Samuel Chave Taunton Fusee Wall Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique wall clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. We can send a Whatsapp video in more detail.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Victorian Fusee Wall Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA1210128
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A Victorian drop-dial fusee wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a dark wood case adorned with mother-of-pearl floral inlay, and a brass pendulum visible through a glass window.

Samuel Chave Taunton Fusee Wall Clock

Archive II A Victorian drop-dial fusee wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a dark wood case adorned with mother-of-pearl floral inlay, and a brass pendulum visible through a glass window. View II
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A Victorian drop-dial fusee wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a dark wood case adorned with mother-of-pearl floral inlay, and a brass pendulum visible through a glass window.
Samuel Chave Taunton Fusee Wall Clock
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A Victorian drop-dial fusee wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a dark wood case adorned with mother-of-pearl floral inlay, and a brass pendulum visible through a glass window.
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A drop-dial fusee wall clock is a traditional British timekeeper featuring a circular dial with an extended lower wooden housing designed to accommodate the pendulum drop. Powered by a conical gear called a fusee, the mechanism equalises spring tension to maintain consistent timekeeping accuracy.

Victorian drop-dial clocks were constructed using solid timber frameworks finished with flame mahogany or rosewood veneers. Decorative features frequently included floral mother-of-pearl or brass inlays, heavy cast brass bezels holding protective glass, and brass pendulum bobs.

Authentic 19th-century English fusee clocks feature hand-painted metal dials displaying maker names and towns, Roman numerals, and heavy cast brass bezels. Inside, the movement incorporates a brass fusee cone linked via a gut string or steel chain to the mainspring barrel.

Mount the clock on a neutral plaster or dark painted wall to create a striking focal point that highlights its detailed inlay work. Position it above a sideboard, inside an entryway, or within a home office alongside traditional wooden furniture.

Position the clock away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp conditions to prevent timber movement or shellac finish degradation. Clean the timber case gently using a dry microfibre cloth and arrange professional mechanical servicing every five to seven years.
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