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Drop Dial Fusee Wall Clock, Bristol Maker, Fantastic Piece
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Drop Dial Fusee Wall Clock, Bristol Maker, Fantastic Piece

19th century
Sold by Clockwise
Sold 13 August 2025 · Clockwise
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Clockwise is delighted to present for your consideration a fine Victorian English eight day fusee timepiece.

Finished in a lovely mahogany with decorative brass inlay around the viewing window and foliate ears flanking the sides the case has a lovely rich sheen and is of a standard pegged design. The original cast bezel locks firmly and frames the lovingly restored twelve inch dial within the turned surround perfectly. The maker's name is present - Earl of Bristol were makers and retailers in the nineteenth century and worked at Christmas Steps and Lower Park Hill and later in the shopping centre. Original moon hands compliment the overall appearance. The lower door retains its original working lock and there is also a side inspection door to the case.

The eight day high quality movement has just been serviced with new line fitted and comes with my three year worldwide guarantee as standard.

Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service.

Date of Manufacture

Clockwise has dated this Drop Dial Wall Clock to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA993249
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Clockwise is delighted to present for your consideration a fine Victorian English eight day fusee timepiece.
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Finished in a lovely mahogany with decorative brass inlay around the viewing window and foliate ears flanking the sides the case has a lovely rich sheen and is of a standard pegged design.
Clockwise

The original cast bezel locks firmly and frames the lovingly restored twelve inch dial within the turned surround perfectly. The maker's name is present - Earl of Bristol were makers and retailers in the nineteenth century and worked at Christmas Steps and Lower Park Hill and later in the shopping centre. Original moon hands compliment the overall appearance. The lower door retains its original working lock and there is also a side inspection door to the case.

fig 1. An antique mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a white painted face with Roman numerals and a carved wooden case.
fig 1. Drop Dial Fusee Wall Clock, Bristol Maker, Fantastic Piece

The eight day high quality movement has just been serviced with new line fitted and comes with my three year worldwide guarantee as standard.

Clockwise specialises in longcase and bracket clocks and with clients from the world of business, film, sport, royalty and aristocracy - yet more than happy with traditional clients - Clockwise has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and superb service.

Date of Manufacture

Clockwise has dated this Drop Dial Wall Clock to the 1890s.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA993249
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Unit 2 Tewkesbury Retail Park
Ashchurch Road
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GL20 8UY
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An antique mahogany drop dial wall clock featuring a white painted face with Roman numerals and a carved wooden case.
Drop Dial Fusee Wall Clock, Bristol Maker, Fantastic Piece
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  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved scroll brackets, Roman numerals, Glazed pendulum aperture, Brass bezel
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

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A fusee clock incorporates a cone-shaped pulley that equalises the declining power of the mainspring as it unwinds, ensuring consistent timekeeping. This mechanism became standard in British clockmaking from the 18th century onwards.

These clocks typically feature solid timber cases, often mahogany or oak, housing brass fusee movements and painted iron or wooden dial faces protected by glazed bezels.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-engraved backplates, original matching pendulum systems, period timber patination, and maker signatures painted on the dial or engraved on the movement.

Mounting the clock as a focal point against a neutral or dark-painted wall allows the rich timber tones and classic dial design to complement both traditional and modern schemes.

They require professional mechanical servicing every few to several years, careful handling during winding, and placement away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity.
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