How does a fusee movement work?

A fusee movement uses a conical pulley connected to the mainspring via a cord or chain. As the spring unwinds and loses tension, the chain moves to a wider section of the cone, maintaining constant torque on the gear train. This clever mechanical compensation prevents the clock from losing speed as it runs down between windings.

Were these clocks meant for walls or tables?

They were made for both settings depending on the specific form. Drop dial and dial clocks were designed to hang securely on walls in hallways, offices, or public rooms. Bracket clocks and mantel clocks were constructed with flat bases to rest upon shelves, tables, or mantelpieces.

How do I wind a fusee clock?

Winding involves inserting a key into the dial winding square and turning it carefully until the spring reaches full tension. Care must be taken not to overwind antique mechanisms. Many fusee clocks require winding once a week to maintain accurate timekeeping.

What is a drop dial clock?

A drop dial clock combines a prominent circular upper dial with a lower wooden trunk or box. The lower section accommodates the swing of the pendulum. This configuration became popular in British public spaces and domestic halls during the nineteenth century.

How can I tell the period of the clock?

Period identification relies on casework styles, dial materials, and maker signatures recorded on the movement. Georgian and Regency examples often display restrained classical lines, while Victorian versions can incorporate heavier carving or Gothic Revival elements. Maker records help narrow down the exact decade of manufacture.

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A carved mahogany fusee clock brings reliable mechanical precision and substantial timber presence into a room.

A Mid 1900'S Petite Mahogany and Inlaid Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock

1940 - 1960

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A Mid 1900'S Petite Mahogany and Inlaid Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock

From S J Bean Clocks & Antiques

£850

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Twin Fusee, Bell Striking, London, Drop-dial Wall Clock.

19th century

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Twin Fusee, Bell Striking, London, Drop-dial Wall Clock.

From Masons Antiques

£1,850

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19th century

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Large Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clock

From Georgian Antiques

£1,650

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19th century

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19th Cent 8" Mahogany Dial Clock.

From Finchingfield Antiques

£1,395

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19th century

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Funnell of Brighton Fusee Bracket Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£1,275

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Mid 19th Victorian Century Carved Mahogany Fusee Wall Clock

19th century

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Mid 19th Victorian Century Carved Mahogany Fusee Wall Clock

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£1,295

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Bracket Clock Fusee Chain Driven Strike (Pull/repeat), Aberystwyth

19th century

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Bracket Clock Fusee Chain Driven Strike (Pull/repeat), Aberystwyth

From Clockwise

£1,450

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19th century

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Regency Eight Day Wall Clock

From Frank Craig Antiques

£550

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Mahogany, Striking, Drop-dial, Wall Clock.

19th century

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Mahogany, Striking, Drop-dial, Wall Clock.

From Masons Antiques

£695

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19th century

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A 19th Century Twin Fusee Striking Drop Dial Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,800

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Several clocks bear the names of provincial makers from towns like Dunmow and Carlisle, showing that precision timekeeping reached far beyond London workshops.

English Double Fusee Bracket Clock Edwards of London 1860s

19th century

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English Double Fusee Bracket Clock Edwards of London 1860s

From Arundel Clocks

£1,250

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Antique Single Fusee Mantel Clock by J Kingerley Manchester Complete and in Working Order

19th century

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Antique Single Fusee Mantel Clock by J Kingerley Manchester Complete and in Working Order

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£675

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1940 - 1960

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G.p.o. Dropdial Fusee Wall Clock

From Masons Antiques

£695

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English 8 Day Single Fusee Drop Dial London Wall Clock

19th century

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English 8 Day Single Fusee Drop Dial London Wall Clock

From S J Bean Clocks & Antiques

£1,150

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19th century

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Fusee Drop Dial Victorian Clock, Stunning

From Clockwise

£1,250

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19th century

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Fine Drop Dial Fusee Wall Clock, C1880

From Curious Antiques

£795

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Carved Mahogany Fusee Clock

A Mid 1900'S Petite Mahogany and Inlaid Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock

Twin Fusee, Bell Striking, London, Drop-dial Wall Clock.

Large Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clock

19th Cent 8" Mahogany Dial Clock.

Funnell of Brighton Fusee Bracket Clock

Mid 19th Victorian Century Carved Mahogany Fusee Wall Clock

Bracket Clock Fusee Chain Driven Strike (Pull/repeat), Aberystwyth

Regency Eight Day Wall Clock

Mahogany, Striking, Drop-dial, Wall Clock.

A 19th Century Twin Fusee Striking Drop Dial Clock

English Double Fusee Bracket Clock Edwards of London 1860s

Antique Single Fusee Mantel Clock by J Kingerley Manchester Complete and in Working Order

G.p.o. Dropdial Fusee Wall Clock

English 8 Day Single Fusee Drop Dial London Wall Clock

Fusee Drop Dial Victorian Clock, Stunning

Fine Drop Dial Fusee Wall Clock, C1880

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