Octagonal Fusee Wall Clock 1900 - 1920

Name: Unusual Octagonal Fusee Wall Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA795614
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A fusee wall clock utilises a cone-shaped pulley driven by a chain or gut line to equalise the pull of the mainspring, ensuring accurate timekeeping as the spring unwinds. Common throughout the 18th and 19th centuries in Britain, these mechanical timepieces were frequently housed in octagonal or round wooden frames.

These clocks typically featured solid wood or veneered cases made of rosewood or mahogany, often embellished with cut-brass marquetry or floral inlay. The dials were usually painted sheet iron or enamel set within a brass bezel under a protective glass lens.

Authentic fusee clocks can be identified by the winding arbor location on the dial and the presence of a fusee cone and gut line or chain within the brass movement plates. Look for hand-cut brass gears, cast brass bezels with latch closures, and period-appropriate wood joinery on the case back.

Mount the clock on a narrow wall space, above a sideboard, or within a gallery wall to create a focal point. Combining dark timber and brass details with minimalist plaster finishes or neutral panelling highlights the mechanical craftsmanship.

Wind the movement regularly using the correct size key, taking care not to overtighten the mainspring. Keep the wooden case free of direct sunlight and moisture, dusting with a microfibre cloth and applying specialised beeswax sparingly.

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Unusual Octagonal Fusee Wall Clock

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