An 1880/90s Fusee drop dial wall clock with a 12'' dial in a solid mahogany dovetailed case and cast brass bezel.
A nice honest dial clock, it is signed by J Cooper, 90 Blatchington Road, Hove, which is local to me in Brighton East Sussex. Its aged appearance adds to its character. The clock was directly purchased from its previous owner. having owned it for over 50 years. It meant that much to him, he left the clock with handwritten instructions for its running and maintenance.
The Case
In solid mahogany and stands 19” in height x 15width x 6'' in depth. It is in good original condition well waxed and polished over the years, a really nice colour. The clock has an opening side and bottom door and to the top is a steel hanging bracket. The keys for both doors and for winding are present.
The Dial
In original condition, 12” across, painted white with Roman numerals and covered by glass in a heavy cast brass bezel.
The Movement
An eight-day time-only Fusee. It is a t
...hick plated heavy built movement with thick pillars and a very fine crutch, a sign of a top quality old movement I have fully restored the movement, added a new spring, ultrasonically cleaned every part and it is now running strongly, keeping good time over the eight days via the original Fusee chain. She also retains her original brass pendulum.
If you require any further information, please just ask. I am happy to send more photographs or can video the clock running, if desired. You are also very welcome to come and view the clock in person.
As with all my clocks, this one is sold with a ‘back-to-base’ 3-month guarantee. I also offer future clock servicing, which I carry out personally at a heavily discounted rate.
Delivery or postage of this item can be arranged at cost price.
Gary, our in-house Horologist, is always happy to discuss your individual requirements: +44 7903 932602
Internal Reference: Drop Dial Hove
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA913721
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 48cm (18.9inches)Width is 36cm (14.2inches)Depth is 14cm (5.5inches)
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