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American Mahogany 19th C. Drop Dial 8 Day Wall Clock
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American Mahogany 19th C. Drop Dial 8 Day Wall Clock

19th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

Good & Attractive Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock with Stylistic Carved Side Piece Decorations of Wave or Dolphins

8 Day Waterbury Pendulum Timepiece Movement.

This has been Checked, Serviced & Tested to be in Good Working Order.

The Case is Good Sound & Solid with Very Minor Signs of Use Natural to its Age, as Expected from a Clock Dating From Around 1880-1890.

Height 21.75in or 55.5cm

Mahogany Surround 38cm

Depth 12cm

Please contact Robert Via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
55.5cm (21.85")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Mahogany Drop Dial Clock to the 1890s.

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SA1230286
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XBe04TAC31+D
Description
Good & Attractive Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock with Stylistic Carved Side Piece Decorations of Wave or Dolphins

8 Day Waterbury Pendulum Timepiece Movement.

This has been Checked, Serviced & Tested to be in Good Working Order.

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The Case is Good Sound & Solid with Very Minor Signs of Use Natural to its Age, as Expected from a Clock Dating From Around 1880-1890.
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fig 1. A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum.
fig 1. American Mahogany 19th C. Drop Dial 8 Day Wall Clock

Height 21.75in or 55.5cm

Mahogany Surround 38cm

Depth 12cm

Please contact Robert Via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Viewing By Appointment Welcome.

Please Supply Your Postcode For Shipping Options/Costs.

Height
55.5cm (21.85")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Mahogany Drop Dial Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230286
Dealers Internal Ref
XBe04TAC31+D
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Archive I A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum.

American Mahogany 19th C. Drop Dial 8 Day Wall Clock

Archive II A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum. View II
Archive III A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum. View X
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A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum.
American Mahogany 19th C. Drop Dial 8 Day Wall Clock
Ref: SA1230286
A 19th-century American mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a circular dial with Roman numerals, carved side scrolls, and a lower glass aperture displaying a metal pendulum.
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  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRoman numeral dial, Carved scroll brackets, Pendulum view window
  • SizeH 55.5 cm (22 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Victorian drop dial wall clock dates from the 1890 period and is constructed from mahogany, brass, and glass with a warm brown timber colour. The circular dial displays black Roman numerals and delicate hands behind a protective glass face, set within a rounded wooden surround. Below the dial, carved scroll brackets frame the case, while a lower rectangular glass aperture reveals a moving metal pendulum bob inside. The solid timber body exhibits very minor surface wear natural to its age. Measuring 55.5 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, this timepiece suits placement on a narrow wall space in a hallway, home office, or gentleman's library. The 8-day Waterbury pendulum movement keeps reliable time for daily use in a domestic setting.

FAQs

A drop dial clock is a wall-mounted timepiece characterised by a circular dial face situated above a drop trunk or lower case extension. The lower case protects and displays the mechanical pendulum mechanism, originating in the 19th century for commercial and domestic settings.

These timepieces were commonly constructed with solid wood or veneered cases, particularly mahogany, oak, or walnut. Internal components feature brass gear trains, steel arbors, enamel or painted zinc dials, and glass protective bezels.

Authentic period examples feature hand-assembled mechanical movements, hand-carved wood details or ears, period-correct movement stamps, aged hand-painted or glazed dials, and natural oxidisation on brass components.

Mount the clock as a focal piece on a neutral painted accent wall, above a hallway console table, or within a home office library setting alongside framed botanical prints and dark wood furnishings.

Ensure the clock is mounted completely level to maintain a steady beat. Clean the wooden casing with a soft cloth and beeswax polish, while leaving the internal brass movement to be serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years.
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