Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock 19th Century

Name: 8? Fusee Drop Dial Timepiece Wall Clock – Edward Hannam – London
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA937226
Price: 4250 GBP
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An antique circular mahogany wall clock featuring a drop dial case, brass bezel, white face, Roman numerals, and signature of Edward Hannam London.

8? FUSEE DROP DIAL TIMEPIECE WALL CLOCK – EDWARD HANNAM – LONDON

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ObjectWall Clocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsDrop dial trunk, Roman numerals, Brass bezel, Spade hands
SizeH 63.5 cm (25 in)

This Victorian drop dial wall clock dates to 1850 in the English Country House style. The piece comprises a warm brown mahogany case with a slim surround of choice veneer, a round brass bezel, and a white face protected by glass. The dial displays black Roman numerals, minute markers, black blued steel spade hands, a winding hole, and the painted signature of Edward Hannam London. A circular upper section houses the dial, while a lower drop dial trunk provides balance to the design. The clock measures 63.5 cm high. In a modern interior, this wall clock works well in a hallway, kitchen, study, or living room. It hangs securely on a narrow wall space to keep time in a traditional or period home setting.

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A fusee drop dial clock is a traditional British wall clock featuring a circular dial combined with a short downward wooden extension, known as a drop trunk, which houses the pendulum movement. The internal fusee movement uses a cone-shaped pulley and chain system to regulate power delivery from the mainspring.

These timepieces were typically constructed with solid mahogany or walnut cases, cast brass bezels holding protective glass, and painted iron or cream enamel dials with black Roman numerals.

Authentic period examples feature hand-wound mechanical movements driven by a gut string or steel fusee chain rather than modern quartz battery mechanisms. They often display maker signatures on the dial, heavy cast brass bezels with side doors for pendulum access, and natural timber grain patination.

A wall clock of this style functions well as a focal point on neutral plaster, painted brick, or timber-panelled walls. Placing it in hallways, studies, or dining areas adds historical character without overwhelming contemporary decor.

Keep the clock in a dry environment with stable humidity levels to prevent timber movement. Movement lubrication should be carried out by a professional horologist every five to seven years, and wooden cases should be dusted with a soft cloth and occasionally treated with beeswax.

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8? Fusee Drop Dial Timepiece Wall Clock – Edward Hannam – London

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