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An 8" Dial Wall Clock, Short, London
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An 8" Dial Wall Clock, Short, London

19th century
Description

A rarer, small, 8" drop dial fusee wall clock. An oak case of small proportions with the a brass bezel and domed glass. A convex painted dial signed 'SHORT LONDON' with blued steel hands. A hinged drop section to gain access to the pendulum.

An 8-day duration fusee mechanism of good quality. Circa 1850.

Height 13" / 33cms Width 10" / 26cms Depth 5 1/2 " / 13cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique wall clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock and a personal delivery quote. We can send you more pictures or video on WhatsApp, please do contact us. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Dial Wall Clock to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09704031
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Shouldered brass plates with turned pillars: Victorian English fusee clockmaking.
Heavy cast brass bezel with pinned hinge: sturdy mid-19th century brassfoundry.
Convex painted dial with blued steel hands: styling used before flat printed dials.
Slotted steel screws securing the dial: hand-fitted assembly before modern fasteners.
Dark oxidised grain on the internal case timbers: many decades of exposure.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243433
Description
A rarer, small, 8" drop dial fusee wall clock. An oak case of small proportions with the a brass bezel and domed glass. A convex painted dial signed 'SHORT LONDON' with blued steel hands. A hinged drop section to gain access to the pendulum.
fig 1. An antique wall clock featuring a circular white dial marked Short London with Roman numerals, housed in a moulded mahogany wooden casing with a brass-framed glass bezel.
fig 1. An 8" Dial Wall Clock, Short, London

An 8-day duration fusee mechanism of good quality. Circa 1850.

Height 13" / 33cms Width 10" / 26cms Depth 5 1/2 " / 13cms.

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique wall clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock and a personal delivery quote. We can send you more pictures or video on WhatsApp, please do contact us. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Dial Wall Clock to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09704031
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 155-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Shouldered brass plates with turned pillars: Victorian English fusee clockmaking.
Heavy cast brass bezel with pinned hinge: sturdy mid-19th century brassfoundry.
Convex painted dial with blued steel hands: styling used before flat printed dials.
Slotted steel screws securing the dial: hand-fitted assembly before modern fasteners.
Dark oxidised grain on the internal case timbers: many decades of exposure.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243433
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd Profile Page

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An 8" Dial Wall Clock, Short, London

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An antique wall clock featuring a circular white dial marked Short London with Roman numerals, housed in a moulded mahogany wooden casing with a brass-framed glass bezel.
An 8" Dial Wall Clock, Short, London
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An antique wall clock featuring a circular white dial marked Short London with Roman numerals, housed in a moulded mahogany wooden casing with a brass-framed glass bezel.
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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
  • MotifsCircular moulded bezel, Roman numerals, Spade hands, Brass rimmed glass door

FAQs

Originating in Great Britain during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, dial clocks were developed as reliable timepieces for public buildings, railway stations, offices, and schools due to their clear, legible faces and sturdy cases.

These clocks typically feature solid mahogany or oak cases with cast brass bezels, painted iron dials, and steel hands protected by glass panels.

Authentic pieces generally show hand-cut mechanical gears, original painted dials with subtle surface wear, maker marks, cast brass hinges, and age-consistent patination on the wooden casing.

Mounting a traditional dial clock in a study, hallway, or kitchen creates a focal point that contrasts cleanly with contemporary minimalist furniture and painted neutral walls.

Keep the casing away from direct heat sources or damp environments, dust the wood and glass regularly with a soft dry cloth, and have the internal movement serviced by a qualified horologist every few years.
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