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Twin Fusee, Bell Striking, Mahogany Drop-dial Wall Clock.
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Twin Fusee, Bell Striking, Mahogany Drop-dial Wall Clock.

19th century
For Sale by Masons Antiques
Description

An absolutely magnificent and outstanding mahogany wall clock by T.HANMAN of GLOUCESTER.

The twin-fusee movement strikes the hours on a bell, with a beautifully crisp, resonating tone. It has just been fully cleaned and serviced by our BHI registered horologist and carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee.

The quality mahogany case retains it's original french-polished finish, with a beautiful age related patina that only age can produce. It has a glazed ventricle through which the pendulum can be seen working. Also a key lockable door to the base and inspection door to the side.

The 12" white painted dial has black Roman numerals with a minute mark track to the outer. The makers details are clearly defined. It is enclosed by a brass, glazed bezel.

Hanman is recorded in "Loomes Clock Makers of the World" as working in Gloucester between 1861 -1885.

Keeping perfect time and supplied with all original keys.

Seldom does one come across a clock that is in such perfect, original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Masons Antiques has dated this Mahogany Drop Dial Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236638
Dealers Notes

Masons Antiques are specialist suppliers of high quality, guaranteed, antique clocks.

Description
An absolutely magnificent and outstanding mahogany wall clock by T.HANMAN of GLOUCESTER.

The twin-fusee movement strikes the hours on a bell, with a beautifully crisp, resonating tone.

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It has just been fully cleaned and serviced by our BHI registered horologist and carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee.
Masons Antiques
fig 1. An antique mahogany drop-dial wall clock featuring a circular white dial with Roman numerals above a carved wooden lower trunk.
fig 1. Twin Fusee, Bell Striking, Mahogany Drop-dial Wall Clock.

The quality mahogany case retains it's original french-polished finish, with a beautiful age related patina that only age can produce. It has a glazed ventricle through which the pendulum can be seen working. Also a key lockable door to the base and inspection door to the side.

fig 2. An antique mahogany drop-dial wall clock featuring a circular white dial with Roman numerals above a carved wooden lower trunk.
fig 2. Twin Fusee, Bell Striking, Mahogany Drop-dial Wall Clock.

The 12" white painted dial has black Roman numerals with a minute mark track to the outer. The makers details are clearly defined. It is enclosed by a brass, glazed bezel.

Hanman is recorded in "Loomes Clock Makers of the World" as working in Gloucester between 1861 -1885.

Keeping perfect time and supplied with all original keys.

Seldom does one come across a clock that is in such perfect, original condition.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Masons Antiques has dated this Mahogany Drop Dial Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236638
Masons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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An antique mahogany drop-dial wall clock featuring a circular white dial with Roman numerals above a carved wooden lower trunk.
Twin Fusee, Bell Striking, Mahogany Drop-dial Wall Clock.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved acanthus ears, Roman numerals, Drop trunk window, Curved wooden bezel
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A drop-dial fusee wall clock is a traditional British mechanical timepiece featuring a circular dial face above an extended wooden lower trunk housing the pendulum. Popularised during the 19th century, these clocks utilise a cone-shaped pulley system known as a fusee to maintain constant tension as the mainspring unwinds.

These timepieces were typically crafted with solid mahogany or rosewood cases featuring hand-carved decorative side ears and brass-hinged glass bezels. The internal mechanical movements were engineered from cast brass and steel, driving a painted iron or enamel dial face.

Authentic examples feature heavy cast brass plates inside the movement, a steel wire line or gut cord wrapped around the fusee cone, and hand-cut gears. Original dials often display hand-painted Roman numerals along with maker signatures denoting the horologist and city of manufacture.

A mahogany wall clock creates a refined focal point when positioned above a hallway console table, within a curated gallery wall, or in a home office. The rich timber tones pair effectively with neutral painted plaster, natural light, and traditional joinery.

The mechanical movement requires regular winding with a correctly fitted key and professional servicing by an horologist every five to seven years. The wooden casing should be dusted with a soft cloth and conditioned occasionally with natural beeswax polish, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources.
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