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Wall Clock with Unique History at Holborn Town Hall & Library
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Wall Clock with Unique History at Holborn Town Hall & Library

19th century
For Sale by Its About Time
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This wall clock hung in Holborn Town Hall which is a beautiful building in the French Renaissance style built in 1879. The building was originally a Library (at ground floor) and we would imagine this clock was made specifically for the entrance area. It very much looks perfect for a late Victorian Library. Camerer Cuss were just around the corner on Oxford Street at Number 56 and we could guess that they supplied the clock and looked after it over many years. The entrances to the building are flanked with two Corinthian Pilasters. The clock shows two pilasters either side of the 14 inch dial with carved Capitals and quarter carved panels around the dial. We think the wood is Red Walnut. It has a substantial 'fusee' movement of 8 day duration and the dial is the original with signs of wear and tear, but beautiful. The rear of the dial has Camerer Cuss writing and the words Town Hall scratched in. Circa 1880.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Its About Time has dated this Antique Mahogany Wall Clock to the 1870s.

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SA938834
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Holborn Camerer Wall clock
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This wall clock hung in Holborn Town Hall which is a beautiful building in the French Renaissance style built in 1879.
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The building was originally a Library (at ground floor) and we would imagine this clock was made specifically for the entrance area.
Its About Time

It very much looks perfect for a late Victorian Library. Camerer Cuss were just around the corner on Oxford Street at Number 56 and we could guess that they supplied the clock and looked after it over many years. The entrances to the building are flanked with two Corinthian Pilasters. The clock shows two pilasters either side of the 14 inch dial with carved Capitals and quarter carved panels around the dial. We think the wood is Red Walnut. It has a substantial 'fusee' movement of 8 day duration and the dial is the original with signs of wear and tear, but beautiful. The rear of the dial has Camerer Cuss writing and the words Town Hall scratched in. Circa 1880.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this Antique Mahogany Wall Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA938834
Dealers Internal Ref
Holborn Camerer Wall clock
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A Victorian carved mahogany wall clock featuring an architectural pediment, flank columns, and a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Camerer Cuss & Co London.
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Archive I A Victorian carved mahogany wall clock featuring an architectural pediment, flank columns, and a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Camerer Cuss & Co London.

Wall Clock with Unique History at Holborn Town Hall & Library

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A Victorian carved mahogany wall clock featuring an architectural pediment, flank columns, and a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Camerer Cuss & Co London.
Wall Clock with unique history at Holborn Town Hall & Library
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A Victorian carved mahogany wall clock featuring an architectural pediment, flank columns, and a circular dial with Roman numerals signed Camerer Cuss & Co London.
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  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPediment top, Ionic columns, Carved spandrels, Roman numerals
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This Victorian wall clock is made from mahogany with a warm brown timber finish and brass hardware. The architectural design includes a pediment top, carved spandrels in the corners, fluted Ionic columns flanking the circular dial, and a carved scrolling crest on the pediment. The off-white dial displays black Roman numerals, minute track, and the signature text Camerer Cuss & Co 56 New Oxford St London, protected beneath a glass face with visible surface wear and tear. Measuring 75 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, this substantial timepiece works well in a traditional study, library, or hallway when mounted securely above a mantel or on a primary wall. Suitable for daily use in a gentleman's library or office setting, the clock operates as a functional wall piece with a classic architectural presence. The solid timber construction displays deep reddish-brown tones and detailed relief carvings along the pediment and side panels. The traditional dial proportions and legible markings maintain standard timekeeping functions while offering a distinct historical aesthetic for period interiors. The secure wall mounting design allows for placement in prominent reception spaces or private studies.

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Victorian architectural wall clocks feature classical design elements such as pediments, flank columns, and carved spandrels surrounding a large circular dial. Popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries, these timepieces were frequently installed in public buildings, offices, and formal domestic spaces across Britain.

Traditional English wall clocks from this period are typically constructed using solid mahogany or walnut cases, brass movements, and painted metal or enamel dials with Roman numerals.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved joinery details, cast brass bezels, original pendulum access doors, and maker signatures on the dial corresponding to historic London or provincial clockmakers.

Position the clock as a focal point in a hallway, study, or above a fireplace alcove to contrast rich wood tones against neutral or dark contemporary wall paint.

Keep the wooden case away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent timber warping, and have the mechanical movement serviced by a qualified horologist every three to five years.
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