Mahogany Fusee Table Clock by Dent of London, C.1890

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a handsome, superb quality mahogany cased timepiece by renowned clock-maker Dent of London, established 1814. Dent are perhaps best known as the makers of the most famous clock in the world; the Great Clock of the Houses of Parliament, commonly known as Big Ben. Dent were awarded a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria in 1841 and since then, many more from Royalty around the globe.

In a handsome mahogany case with a caddy top and carrying handle, the clock has a single fusee movement with an anchor escapement. The movement has been fully serviced and keeps excellent time. The front of the case has attractive fish-scale fretwork. The 5.5inch painted dial with Roman numerals is signed E. Dent, The Strand, London. The backplate is numbered 3975. The case is raised on solid brass ball-shaped feet. It measures 38cm high, 22cm wide and 15cm deep.

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

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SA320965

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Description

This is a handsome, superb quality mahogany cased timepiece by renowned clock-maker Dent of London, established 1814.

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Dent are perhaps best known as the makers of the most famous clock in the world; the Great Clock of the Houses of Parliament, commonly known as Big Ben.

Rams Head Antiques

Dent were awarded a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria in 1841 and since then, many more from Royalty around the globe.

fig 1. Mahogany Fusee Table Clock by Dent of London, c.1890 — fig 1. Mahogany Fusee Table Clock by Dent of London, C.1890

In a handsome mahogany case with a caddy top and carrying handle, the clock has a single fusee movement with an anchor escapement. The movement has been fully serviced and keeps excellent time. The front of the case has attractive fish-scale fretwork. The 5.5inch painted dial with Roman numerals is signed E. Dent, The Strand, London. The backplate is numbered 3975. The case is raised on solid brass ball-shaped feet. It measures 38cm high, 22cm wide and 15cm deep.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA320965

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