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.

John Mcgregor, Wick (Scotland). Twin Fusee Bracket Table Clock

19th century

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John Mcgregor, Wick (Scotland). Twin Fusee Bracket Table Clock

From Country Homes Antiques Stirling

£2,800

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18th century

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Desbois&wheeler Makers of Repute.

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£2,500

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19th century

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Small Twin Fusee 8 Day Striking Bracket Mantel Clock 19th Century

From Heydays Antiques

£945

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19th century

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Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Hay London

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,350

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Antique George III Period Mahogany Bracket Clock

18th century

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Antique George III Period Mahogany Bracket Clock

From Patrick Sandberg Antiques

£3,800

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A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock by Dela Salle and Christie, London.

19th century

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A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock by Dela Salle and Christie, London.

From Chalfont Clocks

£3,975

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A Small Fusee Striking Bracket Clock in a Break-arch Ebonised Case.
circa 1800.

19th century

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A Small Fusee Striking Bracket Clock in a Break-arch Ebonised Case. circa 1800.

From M. C. Taylor

£2,750

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Antique Mahogany Double Chain Fusee Mantel Clock by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London

19th century

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Antique Mahogany Double Chain Fusee Mantel Clock by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£995

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Double Fusee Skeleton Clock Under the Original Dome

1920 - 1940

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Double Fusee Skeleton Clock Under the Original Dome

From Arundel Clocks

£3,250

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Fusee Library Clock. Plumbly & Tupman, London

19th century

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Fusee Library Clock. Plumbly & Tupman, London

From Masons Antiques

£795

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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.

Glass Domed, Fusee Skeleton Clock with Passing Strike.

1940 - 1960

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Glass Domed, Fusee Skeleton Clock with Passing Strike.

From Masons Antiques

£950

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Antique Miniature Single Chain Fusee Mantel Clock in Bronze Case Ormolu

19th century

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Antique Miniature Single Chain Fusee Mantel Clock in Bronze Case Ormolu

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£950

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English 5 Glass, Satinwood Library Clock with a Chain Fusee Movement and Engine Turned Gilded Dial. Circa 1850.

19th century

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English 5 Glass, Satinwood Library Clock with a Chain Fusee Movement and Engine Turned Gilded Dial. Circa 1850.

From M. C. Taylor

£2,850

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Georgian, Bell Top Bracket Clock. By Watson, London. Circa 1790.

18th century

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Georgian, Bell Top Bracket Clock. By Watson, London. Circa 1790.

From M. C. Taylor

£4,250

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Georgian Twin Fusee Balloon Bracket Clock by William Smith London - Retailed by Percy Webster

18th century

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Georgian Twin Fusee Balloon Bracket Clock by William Smith London - Retailed by Percy Webster

From Jason Clarke Antiques

£7,500

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19th century

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19th Cent Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock

From Cross Antiques

£950

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Brass Fusee Mantel Clock

John Mcgregor, Wick (Scotland). Twin Fusee Bracket Table Clock

Desbois&wheeler Makers of Repute.

Small Twin Fusee 8 Day Striking Bracket Mantel Clock 19th Century

Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Hay London

Antique George III Period Mahogany Bracket Clock

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock by Dela Salle and Christie, London.

A Small Fusee Striking Bracket Clock in a Break-arch Ebonised Case. circa 1800.

Antique Mahogany Double Chain Fusee Mantel Clock by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London

Double Fusee Skeleton Clock Under the Original Dome

Fusee Library Clock. Plumbly & Tupman, London

Glass Domed, Fusee Skeleton Clock with Passing Strike.

Antique Miniature Single Chain Fusee Mantel Clock in Bronze Case Ormolu

English 5 Glass, Satinwood Library Clock with a Chain Fusee Movement and Engine Turned Gilded Dial. Circa 1850.

Georgian, Bell Top Bracket Clock. By Watson, London. Circa 1790.

Georgian Twin Fusee Balloon Bracket Clock by William Smith London - Retailed by Percy Webster

19th Cent Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock

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