What is a fusee movement?

A fusee is a conical pulley connected to the mainspring by a fine chain or gut line. It compensates for the dropping tension of the spring as it unwinds, delivering steady power to the gear train. This clever mechanism helps the clock maintain accurate time over its eight-day or thirty-hour run without losing pace towards the end of the cycle.

How do I wind the clock?

Winding requires a matching key inserted into the winding square on the dial face, turning it gently until resistance increases. Care must be taken not to overwind the spring, which can cause internal strain. Most fusee clocks require weekly winding, though specific timepieces vary depending on whether they include striking or repeating trains.

Where should I place a skeleton clock?

Skeleton clocks need a stable, level surface away from direct sunlight, draughts, and dampness. They rely on their glass domes to protect the exposed brass wheels from airborne dust. Placing them on a sturdy mantelpiece or dedicated bracket prevents vibrations that might otherwise disrupt the delicate pendulum or balance wheel.

How can I tell the period?

Dating relies on stylistic clues within the woodwork, dial engraving, and movement architecture. Georgian and Regency pieces often feature classic mahogany cases with brass bracket feet, while Victorian examples introduce ebonised woods and Gothic brass motifs. Signatures on the backplate or dial often link the piece to recorded working dates of specific makers.

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A brass fusee mantel clock harnesses a chain and cone pulley movement to keep steady time inside a traditional wooden or brass architectural case.

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Connold of Alysham

19th century

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Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Connold of Alysham

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£3,200

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19th century

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Regency Pad Top Mahogany Bracket Clock

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£4,300

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Regency Eight Day Striking and Repeating, Bracket Clock

19th century

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Regency Eight Day Striking and Repeating, Bracket Clock

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,600

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Georgian Mahogany Chamfer Top Bracket Clock by Taylor of London.

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Chamfer Top Bracket Clock by Taylor of London.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£1,550

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A Very Fine Early 18th C Richard Rooker Ebonised Double Fusee Bracket Clock and Bracket

18th century

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A Very Fine Early 18th C Richard Rooker Ebonised Double Fusee Bracket Clock and Bracket

From Buckingham Interiors

£2,995

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A Small Fusee Table Clock by Payne & Co. London.
circa 1875.

19th century

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A Small Fusee Table Clock by Payne & Co. London. circa 1875.

From M. C. Taylor

£3,150

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Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece by Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed by Hunt and Roskell.

19th century

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Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece by Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed by Hunt and Roskell.

From Chalfont Clocks

£8,550

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Small, Chamfer Top, Regency Style Fusee Table or Mantel Clock.
circa 1840.

19th century

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Small, Chamfer Top, Regency Style Fusee Table or Mantel Clock. circa 1840.

From M. C. Taylor

£2,400

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A Small, Fusee, Balloon Style Table Clock by Joseph Jump of London. In a Mahogany Case.
circa 1880.

19th century

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A Small, Fusee, Balloon Style Table Clock by Joseph Jump of London. In a Mahogany Case. circa 1880.

From M. C. Taylor

£2,750

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19th century

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London Bracket Clock. George 3rd.

From Masons Antiques

£2,450

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Listings span the Georgian, Regency, and Victorian eras, demonstrating how clock cases evolved from mahogany bracket forms into elaborate glass-domed skeleton movements.

19th century

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London Bracket Clock

From Gaylords Antiques

£2,950

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Massive Triple Fusee Musical Mantel Bracket Clock 8 Bells & Westminster Chime

19th century

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Massive Triple Fusee Musical Mantel Bracket Clock 8 Bells & Westminster Chime

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£3,750

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Antique Mahogany Double Fusee Mantel Clock by Budgen Croydon Engraved Movement

19th century

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Antique Mahogany Double Fusee Mantel Clock by Budgen Croydon Engraved Movement

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,200

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19th century

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English Fusee Skeleton Clock Six Spoke Wheel Work 1870s Under the Original Dome

From Arundel Clocks

£1,250

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19th century

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Antique Bracket Clock.

From Deva Antiques

£585

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Antique Regency Gilt and Patinated Mantel Clock with Single Chain Fusee Movement

19th century

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Antique Regency Gilt and Patinated Mantel Clock with Single Chain Fusee Movement

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£895

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Brass Fusee Mantel Clock

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Connold of Alysham

Regency Pad Top Mahogany Bracket Clock

Regency Eight Day Striking and Repeating, Bracket Clock

Georgian Mahogany Chamfer Top Bracket Clock by Taylor of London.

A Very Fine Early 18th C Richard Rooker Ebonised Double Fusee Bracket Clock and Bracket

A Small Fusee Table Clock by Payne & Co. London. circa 1875.

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece by Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed by Hunt and Roskell.

Small, Chamfer Top, Regency Style Fusee Table or Mantel Clock. circa 1840.

A Small, Fusee, Balloon Style Table Clock by Joseph Jump of London. In a Mahogany Case. circa 1880.

London Bracket Clock. George 3rd.

London Bracket Clock

Massive Triple Fusee Musical Mantel Bracket Clock 8 Bells & Westminster Chime

Antique Mahogany Double Fusee Mantel Clock by Budgen Croydon Engraved Movement

English Fusee Skeleton Clock Six Spoke Wheel Work 1870s Under the Original Dome

Antique Bracket Clock.

Antique Regency Gilt and Patinated Mantel Clock with Single Chain Fusee Movement

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