Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Dial Wall Clock

Name: Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Dial Wall Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242891
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Clocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
ColourMedium Brown
MotifsDrop dial case, Carved ears, Circular timber inlays, Roman numeral dial
SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Victorian drop dial wall clock from 1860 is formed from medium brown walnut with brass and glass elements. The circular timber frame displays light-coloured circular inlays around the bezel, enclosing a cream dial with black Roman numerals and black hands. Carved dark side ears flank the upper portion of the case, leading down to a lower section with a glazed door featuring a shaped window aperture, set above a moulded base decorated with further light wood inlays. The case measures 67 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. Suitable for placement on a narrow wall space in a study, library, or hallway, this piece functions as a practical timekeeper while introducing period character to an interior.

FAQs

A drop dial wall clock is a mechanical timepiece featuring a circular face positioning above a lower wooden trunk section designed to house the swinging pendulum.

These clocks were commonly constructed using walnut or mahogany cases, brass movement gearing, glass covers, and painted metal or enamel dial faces.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often feature hand-cut joinery, mechanical key-wound movements, original brass bezels, and authentic age wear to the timber finish and dial.

Positioning a wooden wall clock against a neutral or contemporary painted backdrop creates a focal point, pairing traditional horology with clean architectural lines.

Dust the exterior timber case regularly with a dry cloth, keep the mechanism free from excess humidity, and ensure routine professional servicing of the mechanical movement.

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Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Drop Dial Wall Clock

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