Mahogany Drop Dial Clock 19th Century

Name: London Drop-dial Wall Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA836381
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Clocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsDrop trunk, Roman numerals, Brass bezel, Circular dial
SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This Victorian drop-dial wall clock originates from Clerkenwell, London, dating from 1880. Constructed from mahogany with a warm brown polished finish, the piece incorporates a brass bezel surrounding a glass cover, a circular cream painted dial marked with black Roman numerals, and an extended drop trunk housing inspection doors on the side and base. Black spade hands indicate the time on the dial, which bears the signature J. S. Goodhead Clerkenwell London alongside London beneath the center arbor. The clock measures 47 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a study, hallway, or living room, the timepiece hangs securely on a wall to serve as a functional accent. The rich timber grain, aged patina, brass hardware details, and traditional dial typography complement classic and traditional interior schemes while providing practical timekeeping utility.

FAQs

A drop-dial wall clock, prominent during the Victorian era in Britain, features a circular dial face set above a lower wooden trunk that houses the pendulum mechanism.

These timepieces were predominantly constructed with flame mahogany or oak cases, fitted with glazed brass bezels and enclosing hand-crafted mechanical movements.

Authentic pieces feature painted or enamelled dial plates with original maker signatures, heavy hand-cut brass gears, and natural age-related oxidisation inside the wooden case.

Mount the clock as a focal architectural point in a hallway, study, or dining space to contrast historic craftsmanship against contemporary clean lines.

Keep the mechanical movement serviced by a professional horologist every few years, avoid hanging in humid areas, and dust the mahogany case with a soft cloth.

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