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Skeleton Clock by Allen Colyer
Devonshire Antiques
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Skeleton Clock by Allen Colyer

19th century
Description

A Victorian skeleton clock by Allen Colyer of Dover,born 1822. He was an apprentice watchmaker,1851 a Jeweller in 1861-1871-1881-1891.watchmaker , jeweller and clockmaker , died 1909 aged 86.

The clock is a fine example of a skeleton clock with its original glass dome standing on a white marble base . It has a very good pierced silvered dial engraved with black Roman numerals and matching hands , an eight day movement with passing strike on a silvered bell,driven by fusee chain movement and an anchor escapement also the clock carries the makers name COLYER WITHAM . In original untouched condition and working.

To the marble base is a brass plaque engraved saying

Presented by subscription

Mr. William Garrett

As a token of esteem and appreciation of his long and valuable service as leader of the Witham congregational chapel

May choir 1867

So this would probably date the clock to sometime before 1867.

Dimensions in dome

Height 46.5 cm

Width 28 cm

Depth 15.5 cm

Approx

£1950

Contact. 07970119030

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA749461
Description
A Victorian skeleton clock by Allen Colyer of Dover,born 1822. He was an apprentice watchmaker,1851 a Jeweller in 1861-1871-1881-1891.watchmaker , jeweller and clockmaker , died 1909 aged 86.
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The clock is a fine example of a skeleton clock with its original glass dome standing on a white marble base.
Devonshire Antiques

. It has a very good pierced silvered dial engraved with black Roman numerals and matching hands , an eight day movement with passing strike on a silvered bell,driven by fusee chain movement and an anchor escapement also the clock carries the makers name COLYER WITHAM . In original untouched condition and working.

fig 1. A Victorian brass skeleton clock with an exposed gear mechanism and silvered Roman numeral dial, encased in a clear glass dome on a white marble base.
fig 1. Skeleton Clock by Allen Colyer

To the marble base is a brass plaque engraved saying

Presented by subscription

Mr. William Garrett

As a token of esteem and appreciation of his long and valuable service as leader of the Witham congregational chapel

May choir 1867

So this would probably date the clock to sometime before 1867.

Dimensions in dome

Height 46.5 cm

Width 28 cm

Depth 15.5 cm

Approx

£1950

Contact. 07970119030

Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA749461
Devonshire Antiques
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Skeleton clock by Allen Colyer

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A Victorian brass skeleton clock with an exposed gear mechanism and silvered Roman numeral dial, encased in a clear glass dome on a white marble base.
Skeleton clock by Allen Colyer
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A Victorian brass skeleton clock with an exposed gear mechanism and silvered Roman numeral dial, encased in a clear glass dome on a white marble base.
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A skeleton clock is a mechanical timepiece designed with skeletonised or openwork plates that leave the internal gears, escapement, and wheelwork fully visible to the observer. Typically housed under a protective glass shade or dome, these clocks gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century as both precision timekeepers and mechanical displays.

Victorian skeleton clocks were primarily constructed using cast and hand-finished brass for the frame plates and gear trains, steel for the arbors and pinions, and silvered brass or enamel for the chapter rings. The mechanism typically rests on a white statuary marble, black Belgian marble, or mahogany base, covered by a hand-blown glass shade.

Authentic nineteenth-century skeleton clocks exhibit hand-cut gear teeth, hand-engraved chapter rings, and visible scribe marks on the brass plates. Look for maker marks engraved near the base of the frame, period-appropriate wheel geometry, and signs of historical servicing, such as hand-punched marks on the movement plates.

Place the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, dark wood sideboard, or library desk where light can pass through the exposed mechanism. Pair it with architectural drawings, leather-bound books, or modern minimalist decor to contrast its intricate mechanical silhouette.

Keep the glass shade intact to protect the unsealed movement from dust and humidity. Movement servicing should be conducted by a qualified horologist every five to seven years, while the brass components should never be polished with abrasive chemicals, as this strips historical patination and silvering from the dial.
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