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Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock by Halliday & Rich of Bridgwater

Name: Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock by Halliday & Rich of Bridgwater
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA792787
Price: 3950 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by The Antique Clock Co.

Description

A fine 8 day robust fusee movement lies behind a beautiful 12” painted dial with Roman numerals and signed Halliday & Rich of Bridgewater (Somerset), blued steel moonpoise hands and cast brass bezel.

The superb case is mahogany veneered with brass inlay, fan type ears and a lockable door to the foot of the case.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 23.5? or 60cm x Width: 15? or 38 cm

CIRCA. 1830

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

60cm (23.62")

Declaration

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Fusee Drop Dial Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA792787

Description

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The superb case is mahogany veneered with brass inlay, fan type ears and a lockable door to the foot of the case.

The Antique Clock Co.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 23.5? or 60cm x Width: 15? or 38 cm

CIRCA. 1830

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

60cm (23.62")

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Fusee Drop Dial Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA792787

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An antique mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring an off-white circular face with Roman numerals, a brass bezel, brass inlay, and carved side ears on the lower trunk.

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Archive I

Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock by Halliday & Rich of Bridgwater

A drop dial fusee clock is an English wall clock characterised by a round dial face set above a lowered trunk that houses the pendulum. The internal fusee mechanism uses a cone-shaped pulley and chain to ensure equal power distribution from the mainspring.

These timepieces were commonly constructed using a solid timber frame veneered in mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, often decorated with brass string inlay. The dial faces were typically painted sheet iron protected by a cast brass bezel and glass lens.

Authentic examples feature a cast brass bezel with a glass door, a painted dial displaying Roman numerals, and a heavy brass movement driven by a gut string or steel chain wrapped around a spiral fusee cone. The timber cases often exhibit hand-dovetailed joints and cast brass latches.

A drop dial clock serves as a focal point when hung on a feature wall in a hallway, study, or dining room above a sideboard. The warm mahogany tones and geometric brass inlay provide historical contrast against modern paint palettes or minimalist backgrounds.

The timber case should be dusted regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and conditioned with natural beeswax. The mechanical movement requires periodic servicing by a professional horologist every five to seven years to ensure smooth operation and correct lubrication.

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