Antique Mahogany Dial Clock 19th Century

Name: 19th Cent 8" Mahogany Dial Clock.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA556849
Price: 1395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectClocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCarved scroll base, Roman numerals, Brass bezel, Convex glass dial
SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This 19th-century English timepiece operates as an eight-day dial clock in a Victorian style, made from warm brown mahogany with a brass bezel, glass, and a white dial. The visual details include a circular face signed Ellis London with Roman numerals, convex glass, and a carved scroll base with distinctive wooden feet and brass side hardware. The object measures 31 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. It can sit on its own like a bracket clock or be wall hung with its original loop. The clock suits a mantelpiece or a gentleman's library setting within a home today. The timber shows a warm brown finish with natural grain variations, and the face displays dark script alongside traditional clock hands. The solid wooden base provides a stable platform when displayed on a flat surface, while the compact proportions allow placement on narrower shelves or desks.

FAQs

English dial clocks gained popularity during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, frequently installed in post offices, railway stations, and private residences. Manufactured with durable mechanical movements and clear dials, they served as reliable timekeeping standards across Victorian Britain.

These clocks typically combine flame mahogany veneer or solid mahogany casing with brass movement components, cast brass bezels, and hand-painted or printed cream dials protected by convex glass.

Authentic period examples feature hand-assembled brass movements, original maker signatures on the dial, cast brass hinges, and period-correct timber joinery such as pegged or dovetail joints.

A classic dial clock functions as a focal point when placed above a fireplace mantelpiece, integrated into a study bookshelf, or positioned in an entryway alongside traditional wooden furniture.

Keep the clock in a temperature-stable environment away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Clean the wood with a soft dry cloth, avoid liquid polish on the dial, and arrange professional horological servicing every five to seven years.

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