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ANTIQUE #SA846310

A Very Large Mahogany, English Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clock By Anthony Furnace Of Keswick In Cumbria. Circa 1870

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: M. C. Taylor

This is an imposing and attractive example in fine and original condition.
 
The eight day duration, chain fusee movement with Dead-beat escapement and Harrison maintaining power. Also having shouldered plates and long pendulum.
 
Behind an 18'' diameter, flat painted iron dial with an outer minute track and triangular hour markings, large Roman hour numerals and the maker''s signature of ''A(nthony) FURNACE (of) KESWICK'' above and below the centre. The substantial matching steel hands are of ''spear and spade'' style and the cast brass glazed and hinged bezel has a silvered sight ring.
 
The well-figured mahogany case being of good colour and patina has an ornately turned dial surround and a flame veneered trunk that has a recessed and moulded centre panel with a conforming top curve and hand carved ''ears'' of acanthus floral scroll style. There is a further moulding that separates the trunk from the chisel bottom also with a recessed panel and a locking door.
 
Anthony Furnace...
Antique SA846310 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
M. C. TAYLOR PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
M. C. Taylor
Clockmakers and Restorers Established 1987
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 01202 429718
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD