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ANTIQUE #SA914234

Skeleton Clock; English Fusee Miniature Run Via Platform Escapement

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Arundel Clocks

A miniature Victorian English Fusee skeleton clock made around the 1890s as an apprentice piece. It comes complete with the original mahogany base and mint condition glass dome, through which is displayed fine five-spoke wheel work, running via the platform escapement.
 
 
The Case:
 
In solid brass, stands 7” high 3” in width with a depth of 2''. When the dome is inplace the whole item is 11” high x 5” wide x 5 in depth. It is in perfect condition standing on a solid Mahogany wooden base, it is very heavy with thick heavy plates, a top-quality antique clock.
 
The Dial:
 
In good original condition, silvered with black Roman numerals, the clock also retains its original black spade hands.
 
The Movement:
 
An eight-day time only, the movement has been fully serviced so keeping a great time over the eight days via the original platform escapement.
 
Overall, a beautiful English skeleton clock which looks stunning on display and contains all its original features - quite a rar...
Antique SA914234 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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Arundel Clocks
Seller of rare and exquisite antique clocks and timepieces for people of discernment.
West Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 07903 932602
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD