Search 0
69,871  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 157 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
157 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1246135
FOR SALE
£1,450
Email Phone
Save
Scott Memorial Skeleton Clock Under Dome
For sale by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2012
Browse dealers 149 items
  • About Us
    Fine antiques at sensible prices
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1246135
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Scott Memorial Skeleton Clock Under Dome

19th century
Description

EDWARD SCALES, MANCHESTER: an impressive “Scott Memorial” SKELETON CLOCK , fully restored and in perfect working order. The eight-day chain-driven fusée movement is unusual, in that it incorporates an English lever escapement (rather than the more common anchor escapement with pendulum) and features the gilt bronze figure of poet and novelist Sir Walter Scott and his faithful dog Maida. (The 200ft high original, built between 1841 and 1844,can be seen opposite Princes Street in Edinburgh). The dial with engraved Roman numerals, is also signed for the maker. Complete with original dome: 19ins high; 15ins wide; 8ins deep. (48 x 38 x 20cms). Guaranteed at least two years. (Free delivery 100 miles around Bath)

* EDWARD SCALES was a renowned Manchester-based clockmaker, who produced some high quality timepieces, including regulators; longcase and other clocks, such as this quality example.

** Please note that this impressive Skeleton Clock is not on view in the shop: for further details please telephone +44 07860 818212 or e-mail: kerry@quietstreetantiques.net ~ in the normal way.

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Scott Memorial Skeleton Clock to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246135
Dealers Internal Reference
5536
Dealers Notes

Shop Open: 10.00am - 6.00pm Monday-Saturday (Closed Sundays)

Description
EDWARD SCALES, MANCHESTER: an impressive “Scott Memorial” SKELETON CLOCK , fully restored and in perfect working order. The eight-day chain-driven fusée movement is unusual, in that it incorporates an English lever escapement (rather than the more common anchor escapement with pendulum) and features the gilt bronze figure of poet and novelist Sir Walter Scott and his faithful dog Maida.
“
(The 200ft high original, built between 1841 and 1844,can be seen opposite Princes Street in Edinburgh).
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The dial with engraved Roman numerals, is also signed for the maker. Complete with original dome: 19ins high; 15ins wide; 8ins deep. (48 x 38 x 20cms). Guaranteed at least two years. (Free delivery 100 miles around Bath)

fig 1. A Victorian brass skeleton clock modelled after the Scott Monument, enclosed under a clear glass dome atop a blue velvet-lined wooden base.
fig 1. Scott Memorial Skeleton Clock Under Dome

EDWARD SCALES was a renowned Manchester-based clockmaker, who produced some high quality timepieces, including regulators; longcase and other clocks, such as this quality example.

Please note that this impressive Skeleton Clock is not on view in the shop: for further details please telephone +44 07860 818212 or e-mail: kerry@quietstreetantiques.net ~ in the normal way.

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Scott Memorial Skeleton Clock to the 1860s.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246135
Dealers Internal Ref
5536
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012

Fine antiques at sensible prices

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Quiet Street Antiques of Bath Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Victorian brass skeleton clock modelled after the Scott Monument, enclosed under a clear glass dome atop a blue velvet-lined wooden base.
1 / 6
Archive I A Victorian brass skeleton clock modelled after the Scott Monument, enclosed under a clear glass dome atop a blue velvet-lined wooden base.

Scott Memorial Skeleton Clock Under Dome

Archive II A Victorian brass skeleton clock modelled after the Scott Monument, enclosed under a clear glass dome atop a blue velvet-lined wooden base. View II
Archive III A Victorian brass skeleton clock modelled after the Scott Monument, enclosed under a clear glass dome atop a blue velvet-lined wooden base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian brass skeleton clock modelled after the Scott Monument, enclosed under a clear glass dome atop a blue velvet-lined wooden base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian brass skeleton clock modelled after the Scott Monument, enclosed under a clear glass dome atop a blue velvet-lined wooden base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian brass skeleton clock modelled after the Scott Monument, enclosed under a clear glass dome atop a blue velvet-lined wooden base. View VI
Enlarged Archival View
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Telephone 01225 315 727 or 07980 951198
Location
Quiet Street Antiques
3 Quiet Street
Bath
BA1 2JS
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/quietstreetbath
Verified Since Apr 2012
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 2,529
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Verified Since Apr 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: Quiet Street Antiques, 3 Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JS , United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/quietstreetbath
Verified
Apr 2012
For Sale
149
Sold
2,529
A Victorian brass skeleton clock modelled after the Scott Monument, enclosed under a clear glass dome atop a blue velvet-lined wooden base.
SCOTT MEMORIAL SKELETON CLOCK UNDER DOME
Ref: SA1246135
A Victorian brass skeleton clock modelled after the Scott Monument, enclosed under a clear glass dome atop a blue velvet-lined wooden base.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSkeleton Clock
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic Revival
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Wood, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsGothic arches, pinnacles, silvered chapter ring, architectural frame
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Victorian skeleton clocks featuring architectural brass framing inspired by the Scott Monument in Edinburgh became popular horological pieces in the mid-to-late nineteenth century, showcasing intricate exposed clockwork within a Gothic structure.

Antique skeleton clocks typically consist of brass plates and wheelwork, steel arbors, silvered brass chapter rings, a wooden base, and a glass protective dome.

Genuine nineteenth-century examples display hand-cut brass frame plates, hand-engraved silvered dials, original fusee movement mechanisms, and natural oxidation on unlacquered metal components.

Position the clock as a focal piece on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or study desk to introduce architectural texture and horological interest to modern interiors.

Keep the glass dome in place to protect the open movement from dust, clean the dome with a soft microfibre cloth, and have the mechanical movement professionally lubricated every three to five years.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories