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An Unusual Wall/table Clock by Armstrong of Manchester
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An Unusual Wall/table Clock by Armstrong of Manchester

19th century
Description

This clock was quite possibly originally used in a Victorian factory or even part of a shop display.

It could be incorporated into an existing wall, hung on the wall, a bespoke wooden case could be made for it or simply sat on a table as a horological oddity and talking point.

The 8 day movement is of the highest quality with a single fusee chain driven barrel, an anchor escapement and four large plate pillars. The pendulum is of a cylindrical shape with a solid brass rod.

Currently presented in an unrestored but working state. Upon purchasing this clock the movement will be fully overhauled, serviced and guaranteed for 3 years. Delivery available via our fine art carrier anywhere in the UK.

A rare survivor from the Industrial Age

Note: Thomas Armstrong was the eldest son of Joseph Armstrong a Watchmaker in Manchester. Thomas was a jeweller and silversmith born in January 1829, his shop was located in Deansgate Manchester. His partnership with his brother, George Booth Armstrong began about 1858, taking on the business started by their father Joseph.

Thomas Armstrong claimed to be “Inventor and sole Manufacturer of the Improved Watchman’s detector and also of Speed and Steam Clocks.

They were also opticians to the Infirmary and Eye Hospital, and Scientific Instrument Makers to the Government.

Height: 16" / C.1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Antique Brass Table Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA705074
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Description
This clock was quite possibly originally used in a Victorian factory or even part of a shop display.
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It could be incorporated into an existing wall, hung on the wall, a bespoke wooden case could be made for it or simply sat on a table as a horological oddity and talking point.
P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers
fig 1. An arched brass table clock featuring a white dial signed Armstrong Manchester with Roman numerals, accompanied by an unattached brass pendulum resting in front.
fig 1. An Unusual Wall/table Clock by Armstrong of Manchester

The 8 day movement is of the highest quality with a single fusee chain driven barrel, an anchor escapement and four large plate pillars. The pendulum is of a cylindrical shape with a solid brass rod.

Currently presented in an unrestored but working state. Upon purchasing this clock the movement will be fully overhauled, serviced and guaranteed for 3 years. Delivery available via our fine art carrier anywhere in the UK.

fig 2. An arched brass table clock featuring a white dial signed Armstrong Manchester with Roman numerals, accompanied by an unattached brass pendulum resting in front.
fig 2. An Unusual Wall/table Clock by Armstrong of Manchester

A rare survivor from the Industrial Age

Note: Thomas Armstrong was the eldest son of Joseph Armstrong a Watchmaker in Manchester. Thomas was a jeweller and silversmith born in January 1829, his shop was located in Deansgate Manchester. His partnership with his brother, George Booth Armstrong began about 1858, taking on the business started by their father Joseph.

fig 3. An arched brass table clock featuring a white dial signed Armstrong Manchester with Roman numerals, accompanied by an unattached brass pendulum resting in front.
fig 3. An Unusual Wall/table Clock by Armstrong of Manchester

Thomas Armstrong claimed to be “Inventor and sole Manufacturer of the Improved Watchman’s detector and also of Speed and Steam Clocks.

They were also opticians to the Infirmary and Eye Hospital, and Scientific Instrument Makers to the Government.

Height: 16" / C.1870

Height
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Antique Brass Table Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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An arched brass table clock featuring a white dial signed Armstrong Manchester with Roman numerals, accompanied by an unattached brass pendulum resting in front.
An unusual wall/table clock by Armstrong of Manchester
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsArched brass case, Roman numeral dial, Spade clock hands, Brass pendulum
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in)

This Victorian mantel clock exhibits a warm brass finish across its solid arched metal case, housing a circular white dial signed Armstrong Manchester beneath a protective glass face. Black Roman numerals mark the hours, complemented by dark spade clock hands and a small winding hole near the lower centre. A hinge sits on the left side of the polished metal housing, while an unattached cylindrical brass pendulum with a slender rod rests directly in front on the surface. The timepiece measures 41 cm high, with visible signs of wear across the unpolished metallic surfaces showing its industrial heritage. Intended for placement on a mantelpiece, table, or wall within a gentleman's library or study, this horological piece functions as a decorative talking point. The mechanism incorporates an eight-day movement with an anchor escapement driven by a single fusee chain barrel, supported by four large plate pillars within the heavy metal enclosure. Thomas Armstrong of Manchester produced this scientific instrument during the nineteenth century, reflecting the manufacturing traditions of the Industrial Age. Buyers can display the item freestanding or mounted, incorporating the brass pendulum and dial layout into traditional interiors.

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Late 19th-century British brass table clocks typically feature solid brass cases, precise mechanical movements, and clear dials with Roman numerals, often produced by established urban clockmakers for domestic or commercial use.

These clocks were predominantly constructed using sheet or cast brass for the casing, steel and brass components for the internal train, glass dial covers, and painted dials with clear numerals.

Authentic examples display maker marks or town engravings on the dial or movement backplate, hand-assembled mechanical movements, genuine natural oxidisation on the brass casing, and period-appropriate hand styles.

Place the clock on a timber mantelpiece, executive desk, or minimalist bookshelf where the warm metallic tones of the aged brass create a rich focal point against neutral backdrops.

Dust the casing regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using abrasive metal polishes that strip historic patination; internal mechanical movements should be serviced by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.
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