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Wall Clock

19th century
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An unusual 8 day STRIKING wall clock by MATTHEWS, BISHOPS CASTLE circa 1870. The bell striking fusee movement in good quality carved mahogany case.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Victorian Drop Dial Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA867344
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7229
Description
An unusual 8 day STRIKING wall clock by MATTHEWS, BISHOPS CASTLE circa 1870. The bell striking fusee movement in good quality carved mahogany case.
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Victorian Drop Dial Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA867344
Dealers Internal Ref
7229
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a brass bezel, and hand-carved scroll side ears.
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Archive I A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a brass bezel, and hand-carved scroll side ears.

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Shropshire
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A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a brass bezel, and hand-carved scroll side ears.
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A Victorian mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a white dial with Roman numerals, a brass bezel, and hand-carved scroll side ears.
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A drop dial wall clock features a round upper dial section with a trunk extending downwards to enclose the longer pendulum length. Emerging in the nineteenth century, these clocks were widely utilised in commercial, public, and residential settings across Britain.

These clocks were predominantly crafted using mahogany or walnut veneers over pine or oak frames. Dial faces were typically enamelled or painted sheet metal with painted Roman numerals, secured behind heavy glass framed in a cast brass bezel.

Authentic pieces generally display brass mechanical movements, hand-carved decorative ears on the trunk, cast brass hinges, and age-consistent wear to the wood polish and painted dial face rather than modern printed paper dials.

Position the wall clock as a focal point on a neutral wall or within a gallery arrangement alongside framed architectural prints. The rich mahogany tone pairs effectively with minimalist, contemporary paint schemes and natural linen fabrics.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent wood veneer from cracking or lifting. Clean the glass and brass bezel with a dry microfibre cloth, and apply natural beeswax sparingly to the wood casing.
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