Victorian Drop Dial Clock 19th Century

Name: An English Late Victorian Rosewood and Mop Drop-dial Wall Clock by James Bell, Bath,
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA693280
Price: 1140 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Clocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Mother of Pearl, Brass, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsFoliate inlay, Octagonal surround, Roman numeral dial, Carved aperture
SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This late Victorian English drop-dial wall clock dates from 1880 and comes from the workshop of James Bell in Bath. The dark brown rosewood case displays an octagonal surround, mother-of-pearl foliate inlay, and a carved lower aperture below the 12-inch white painted dial. Black Roman numerals mark the hours, complemented by blued steel pierced spade hands and a polished brass cast type bezel. Measuring 58 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, the timepiece relies on an English square plate single chain fusee 8-day movement. Hanging flat against a vertical surface, this clock suits a hallway, kitchen, study, or dining room where floor space remains limited, bringing traditional horological interest to a domestic interior.

FAQs

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

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