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A Small Burr Walnut English Five-glass Library Timepiece Clock
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A Small Burr Walnut English Five-glass Library Timepiece Clock

19th century
Sold 17 February 2026 · The Antique Clock Co.
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A beautifully proportioned small burr walnut English fusee five-glass library timepiece clock.

The fine robust chained single fusee, four-pillared movement within thick solid plates, signed on the backplate Birch & Gaydon, 172 Fenchurch St., London with anchor pendulum escapement. The 3 ¾” finely engraved silvered dial features Roman numerals, fleur-de-lis blued steel hands and foliate swags and swirls to each corner of the dial, also signed Birch & Gaydon, 172 Fenchurch St., London.

The beautifully small case is surmounted by a glazed panel within a stepped cornice over bevelled glass sides to a stepped and moulded plinth with a recessed burr panel on block feet.

Birch & Gaydon:

This firm of watch, clock and chronometer manufacturers, silversmiths and jewellers was founded by William Birch, becoming Birch and Gaydon Limited in 1877. It had premises at 173 Fenchurch Street (1841-73 – premises occupied 1825-40 by William Turner, watch and chronometer maker); 172 Fenchurch Street (1874-1905); and 153 Fenchurch Street (1905-).

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 10” or 25 cm

CIRCA. 1880

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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25cm (9.84")
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The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Burr Walnut Library Clock to the 1880s.

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SA984278
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A beautifully proportioned small burr walnut English fusee five-glass library timepiece clock.
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The fine robust chained single fusee, four-pillared movement within thick solid plates, signed on the backplate Birch & Gaydon, 172 Fenchurch St.
The Antique Clock Co.

, London with anchor pendulum escapement. The 3 ¾” finely engraved silvered dial features Roman numerals, fleur-de-lis blued steel hands and foliate swags and swirls to each corner of the dial, also signed Birch & Gaydon, 172 Fenchurch St., London.

fig 1. A small rectangular burr walnut library clock with bevelled glass panels and a silvered roman numeral dial.
fig 1. A Small Burr Walnut English Five-glass Library Timepiece Clock

The beautifully small case is surmounted by a glazed panel within a stepped cornice over bevelled glass sides to a stepped and moulded plinth with a recessed burr panel on block feet.

Birch & Gaydon:

This firm of watch, clock and chronometer manufacturers, silversmiths and jewellers was founded by William Birch, becoming Birch and Gaydon Limited in 1877. It had premises at 173 Fenchurch Street (1841-73 – premises occupied 1825-40 by William Turner, watch and chronometer maker); 172 Fenchurch Street (1874-1905); and 153 Fenchurch Street (1905-).

fig 2. A small rectangular burr walnut library clock with bevelled glass panels and a silvered roman numeral dial.
fig 2. A Small Burr Walnut English Five-glass Library Timepiece Clock

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 10” or 25 cm

CIRCA. 1880

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Height
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Burr Walnut Library Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA984278
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Telephone 01305 873852
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West Yard Barn
West Street
Abbotsbury
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 4JT
United Kingdom

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Location: West Yard Barn, West Street, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JT, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A small rectangular burr walnut library clock with bevelled glass panels and a silvered roman numeral dial.
A SMALL BURR WALNUT ENGLISH FIVE-GLASS LIBRARY TIMEPIECE CLOCK
Ref: SA984278
A small rectangular burr walnut library clock with bevelled glass panels and a silvered roman numeral dial.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Silvered dial, Roman numerals, Stepped plinth base
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in)

An English library timepiece clock is a traditional freestanding mechanical clock designed for a study or library, featuring a striking or non-striking movement housed within a high-quality wooden case with glass panels.

These clocks typically feature a solid wood frame veneered with decorative timbers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, complemented by bevelled glass panels and a brass or silvered dial.

Authenticity is determined by examining the hand-cut movement, the quality of the wood veneer and patina, the hand-engraved or silvered dial, and maker signatures or serial numbers inscribed on the backplate.

Place the clock as a focal point on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk to introduce warmth, historical texture, and classic architectural lines to contemporary living spaces.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, wind the movement gently according to its specific design interval, and have it professionally serviced every few years.
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