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19th‑century Skeleton Clock
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19th‑century Skeleton Clock

19th century
Description

A fine 19th‑century skeleton clock with an elegant brass frame and fully exposed movement beneath its original glass dome. The pierced plates and visible wheelwork create a delicate architectural silhouette, complemented by a crisp white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals and shaped hands. Set on a red velvet base and complete with its original key, it’s a charming example of Victorian engineering made decorative.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235170
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4294
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Description
A fine 19th‑century skeleton clock with an elegant brass frame and fully exposed movement beneath its original glass dome.
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The pierced plates and visible wheelwork create a delicate architectural silhouette, complemented by a crisp white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals and shaped hands.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Set on a red velvet base and complete with its original key, it’s a charming example of Victorian engineering made decorative.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235170
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4294
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A Victorian brass skeleton clock with an openwork pierced dial and top bell, enclosed within a glass dome on an ebonised wooden base.
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Archive I A Victorian brass skeleton clock with an openwork pierced dial and top bell, enclosed within a glass dome on an ebonised wooden base.

19th‑century Skeleton Clock

Archive II A Victorian brass skeleton clock with an openwork pierced dial and top bell, enclosed within a glass dome on an ebonised wooden base. View II
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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A Victorian brass skeleton clock with an openwork pierced dial and top bell, enclosed within a glass dome on an ebonised wooden base.
19th‑Century Skeleton Clock
Ref: SA1235170
A Victorian brass skeleton clock with an openwork pierced dial and top bell, enclosed within a glass dome on an ebonised wooden base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Ebonised Wood, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsPierced openwork dial, Exposed gear movement, Top-mounted bell, Scroll frame
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

A skeleton clock features openwork framing and skeletal plates that expose the internal wheelwork, escape wheel, and strike mechanism. Popularised during the nineteenth century, these clocks were designed to demonstrate mechanical precision alongside decorative craftsmanship.

These clocks are predominantly constructed from cut brass plates, steel arbors, and silvered or enamel dials. They are traditionally mounted on an ebonised or mahogany base and covered with a blown glass dome to protect the delicate movement from dust.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-cut brass gears, pierced architectural frames, period-appropriate escape mechanisms such as anchor escapements, and hand-engraved details on the dial or chapter ring.

A skeleton clock serves as an architectural statement piece on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a curated bookshelf alcove, adding texture and historic mechanical detail to contemporary or period spaces.

Keep the glass dome in place to prevent dust and grime from settling on the brass movement. Clean the exterior glass shade with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and avoid applying polish directly to the unlacquered brass components.
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