Early Victorian Walnut & Mahogany Double Fusee Wall Clock Ipswich

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a good walnut cased double fusee movement wall clock dating from the early Victorian era, circa 1840. The clock runs for eight days and strikes the hour on a bell every hour. The case is predominantly in walnut, with oak and mahogany veneers as well as attractive mother of pearl and solid brass inlays. The clock has its original dial which has been retouched slightly around the keyholes retaining the original colour. The retailers name is painted to the dial, Birkle Brothers & co of Ipswich. The good quality movement is attributed to the well reknowned German Black Forest maker Johann Baptist Bayer.

This clock measures 52 cms high by 35 cms wide and is 15 cms deep.

Physical Dimensions

Height

52cm (20.47")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA359121

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

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Description

This is a good walnut cased double fusee movement wall clock dating from the early Victorian era, circa 1840. The clock runs for eight days and strikes the hour on a bell every hour.

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The case is predominantly in walnut, with oak and mahogany veneers as well as attractive mother of pearl and solid brass inlays.

Rams Head Antiques

The clock has its original dial which has been retouched slightly around the keyholes retaining the original colour. The retailers name is painted to the dial, Birkle Brothers & co of Ipswich. The good quality movement is attributed to the well reknowned German Black Forest maker Johann Baptist Bayer.

This clock measures 52 cms high by 35 cms wide and is 15 cms deep.