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An English Late Victorian Rosewood and Mop Drop-dial Wall Clock by James Bell, Bath,
Gutlin Clocks
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An English Late Victorian Rosewood and Mop Drop-dial Wall Clock by James Bell, Bath,

19th century
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An English late Victorian Rosewood And MOP 12-inch Drop-Dial Wall Clock by James Bell, Bath, the well made Rosewood and mop inlayed case of good colour, the signed 12- inch white painted dial with black Roman numerals, the blued steel pierced spade hands and original polished brass cast type bezel, the English square plate single chain fusee 8-day movement with nicely shaped pillars completely restored and guaranteed, circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Gutlin Clocks has dated this Victorian Drop Dial Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA693280
Dealers Internal Reference
WC2753
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We are situated on the famous Kings Road, very close to Chelsea Harbour. The nearest tube station is Fulham Broadway and the No. 14 and 22 Red Bus goes right past our door.

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An English late Victorian Rosewood And MOP 12-inch Drop-Dial Wall Clock by James Bell, Bath, the well made Rosewood and mop inlayed case of good colour, the signed 12- inch white painted dial with black Roman numerals, the blued steel pierced spade hands and original polished brass cast type bezel, the English square plate single chain fusee 8-day movement with nicely shaped pillars completely restored and guaranteed, circa 1880.
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Gutlin Clocks has dated this Victorian Drop Dial Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA693280
Dealers Internal Ref
WC2753
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Welcome to gutlin clocks and antiques, an online catalogue of quality clocks of the 18th and 19th centuries, we specialise in french mantel

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Archive I A late Victorian rosewood octagonal drop-dial wall clock featuring mother-of-pearl foliate inlay and a white dial with Roman numerals.

An English Late Victorian Rosewood and Mop Drop-dial Wall Clock by James Bell, Bath,

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A late Victorian rosewood octagonal drop-dial wall clock featuring mother-of-pearl foliate inlay and a white dial with Roman numerals.
An English late Victorian Rosewood And MOP Drop-Dial Wall Clock by James Bell, Bath,
Ref: SA693280
A late Victorian rosewood octagonal drop-dial wall clock featuring mother-of-pearl foliate inlay and a white dial with Roman numerals.
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A drop-dial wall clock features a circular or octagonal dial case situated above an elongated lower trunk that houses the pendulum. Popular throughout 19th-century Britain, these timepieces were produced for domestic, commercial, and public settings.

Victorian drop-dial wall clocks were typically crafted using timber cases veneered in dark woods such as mahogany or rosewood. Decoration often featured mother-of-pearl or brass floral inlay, alongside brass bezel frames and painted iron or zinc dials.

Authentic Victorian wall clocks generally exhibit heavy brass mechanical movements, hand-painted Roman numeral dials, and period-correct maker marks or city designations. Examination of the timber case reverse often reveals hand-cut joinery, original access doors, and natural signs of age.

Position a Victorian drop-dial clock on a narrow wall space, above a console table, or within an entryway to serve as a focal point. Combining dark wood horological pieces with neutral paint palettes or contemporary minimalist furnishings highlights the inlay work.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity to prevent veneer lifting or mother-of-pearl shell detachment. Clean the casing gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and have the mechanical movement serviced by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.
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