It was listed by N Wilson Antiques Clocks. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
This beautiful antique clock has an oak case with a lovely rich colour and grain. The top of the case is then carved with a lovely leaf style design. The case then has a moulding to the front edge leading to the square body of the case.
There is then a further moulding to the bottom leading to the base. Finally the case is finished by four round oak feet.
The dial is then brass with a silvered chapter ring. The chapter ring is set out in black Roman numerals with a thin ring marking the minutes and every five minutes being marked in Arabic numerals. There is then a further two subsidiary dial to adjust the Fast and Slow and to change the clock from Chime to Silents. The dial then has as array of scrolling, floral spandrils as well as having the sun to the top. Finally the dial is finished by four shaped hands as well as a protective glass set into the door.
The movement is then wound from the front and accessed from the back. It is a triple chain fusee example of the upmost quality. The movement is ticking away as it should and chimes the first quarter of the Westminster tune on the quarter past, second on the half past, third on the quarter to, and the full tune as well as the hours on the hour. The clock also has a pull repeat to the left hands side. It is also complete with its regulating pendulum and winding key.
It measures approximately:
15.75” / 40cm Tall.
10.5” / 26.75cm Wide.
8.25” / 21cm Deep.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the N Wilson Antiques Clocks Profile Page
Antique Oak Triple Chain Fusee Mantel / Bracket Clock Playing Westminster Chimes
