12" Dial Fusee Wall Clock 1900 - 1920

Name: 12" Dial Fusee Wall Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1028022
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Clocks
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass, Iron
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsRoman numerals, Spade hands, Hinged brass bezel, Circular turned surround
SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This Victorian wall clock originates from the 1920 period and functions as a traditional timekeeper. The piece is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown polished finish, complemented by a cast brass hinged bezel enclosing a white painted dial. Black Roman numerals mark the hours, paired with black spade hands. The circular turned surround frames the dial, while inspection doors sit on both sides of the case and a key lockable door is positioned at the base. The dimensions are 38 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 17 cm deep. Suitable for placement on a narrow wall space, this clock suits a gentleman's library or study as a functional timepiece.

FAQs

A fusee dial clock is a British mechanical timepiece incorporating a cone-shaped pulley system designed to equalise the force exerted by the mainspring as it unwinds. Popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these clocks featured large, legible faces housed in circular wooden surrounds and were commonly installed in public institutions, offices, and homes.

Traditional fusee wall clocks typically feature turned mahogany or oak outer surrounds, cast brass hinged bezels with glass covers, and hand-painted iron or tin dial plates. The internal movement comprises brass plates and gears, steel arbours, and a steel chain or gut line connecting the mainspring barrel to the fusee cone.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature heavy cast-brass bezels with side or bottom latch mechanisms, hand-painted Roman numerals on metal dial plates, and heavy brass internal movements. Looking behind the dial will reveal the characteristic cone-shaped fusee pulley rather than a simple spring barrel.

A mahogany dial wall clock functions well as a focal point on a neutral or dark painted accent wall, above a hallway console, or integrated within a framed gallery wall. Its warm timber tones and clear graphic numerals complement both traditional period homes and minimalist modern spaces.

Keep mechanical wall clocks level and mounted securely away from direct heat sources, draughts, or high humidity. The mechanical movement should be professionally cleaned and oiled every five to seven years, while the wooden case can be maintained with occasional applications of clear beeswax polish.

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12" Dial Fusee Wall Clock