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Fusee Dial Wall Clock, Chain-driven, Oak, Great Condition
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Fusee Dial Wall Clock, Chain-driven, Oak, Great Condition

19th century
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Clockwise is proud to present another lovely fusee dial clock for your consideration. This is a delightful English wall clock from H. S. Butcher of Wellingborough who is listed as working from 1847 until 1877.

The substantial 8 day duration anchor escapement fusee movement has squared plates and the chain-driven movement is in perfect order having just been serviced and retaining its original pendulum. This clock comes with my three year guarantee.

The twelve inch dial and original spade hands are in great condition with the maker's name to the dial and the turned oak surround and cabinet box, which has an opening side door and a lower door with working lock, are all in excellent condition. The heavy cast brass bezel closes securely and there are original stabilising hooks to each lower corner of the case.

Delivery is available, please enquire for details.

Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Clockwise has dated this Oak Fusee Wall Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219927
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Description
Clockwise is proud to present another lovely fusee dial clock for your consideration. This is a delightful English wall clock from H. S. Butcher of Wellingborough who is listed as working from 1847 until 1877.
The substantial 8 day duration anchor escapement fusee movement has squared plates and the chain-driven movement is in perfect order having just been serviced and retaining its original pendulum.
Clockwise

This clock comes with my three year guarantee.

fig 1. A circular Victorian oak wall clock featuring a cream painted dial with Roman numerals, black hands, a brass bezel, and the maker inscription Butcher, Wellingborough.
fig 1. Fusee Dial Wall Clock, Chain-driven, Oak, Great Condition

The twelve inch dial and original spade hands are in great condition with the maker's name to the dial and the turned oak surround and cabinet box, which has an opening side door and a lower door with working lock, are all in excellent condition. The heavy cast brass bezel closes securely and there are original stabilising hooks to each lower corner of the case.

fig 2. A circular Victorian oak wall clock featuring a cream painted dial with Roman numerals, black hands, a brass bezel, and the maker inscription Butcher, Wellingborough.
fig 2. Fusee Dial Wall Clock, Chain-driven, Oak, Great Condition

Delivery is available, please enquire for details.

Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Clockwise has dated this Oak Fusee Wall Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219927
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Archive I A circular Victorian oak wall clock featuring a cream painted dial with Roman numerals, black hands, a brass bezel, and the maker inscription Butcher, Wellingborough.

Fusee Dial Wall Clock, Chain-driven, Oak, Great Condition

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A circular Victorian oak wall clock featuring a cream painted dial with Roman numerals, black hands, a brass bezel, and the maker inscription Butcher, Wellingborough.
Fusee Dial Wall Clock, Chain-driven, Oak, Great Condition
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A circular Victorian oak wall clock featuring a cream painted dial with Roman numerals, black hands, a brass bezel, and the maker inscription Butcher, Wellingborough.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A fusee dial wall clock is a traditional mechanical timepiece featuring a cone-shaped pulley system designed to equalise the force of the mainspring as it unwinds. First introduced centuries ago and widely manufactured in Britain during the nineteenth century, these clocks were prized for accurate timekeeping in offices, railway stations, and public buildings.

Victorian dial clocks typically feature a solid wooden surround, most commonly made from oak, mahogany, or walnut. The movement is constructed from brass and iron gears, protected behind a hinged brass bezel with a glass lens over a painted sheet-metal dial face.

Authentic fusee clocks can be identified by their internal chain or gut-line drive mechanism connected to a spiralled fusee cone. Original dials often feature hand-painted Roman numerals, maker names indicating provincial British towns, and cast brass bezels with subtle age-related patination.

An antique wall clock works exceptionally well as a focal point in a hallway, kitchen, or above a fireplace. Pairing warm wooden surrounds with modern minimalist walls creates a sophisticated contrast that highlights the craftsmanship of historic horology.

Ensure the clock is mounted perfectly level on a sturdy wall fixing to allow the pendulum to swing freely. The movement should be professionally cleaned and lubricated by a horologist every three to five years, and wood surrounds should be dusted regularly and treated with a quality beeswax polish.
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