What is a fusee movement?

A fusee movement uses a conical drum and a cord or chain to equalise the pulling force of the mainspring as it loses tension. This ensures the clock transmits consistent power to the escapement for better timekeeping. Such mechanisms represent higher standards of clockmaking found in English skeleton clocks and better quality mantel pieces from the nineteenth century.

Are the glass domes original?

Many surviving pieces retain their original hand-blown glass covers, identifiable by subtle waviness, small bubbles, and minor thickness variations. These early domes fit their original wooden bases precisely. Replacement glass often appears clearer and more uniform due to later manufacturing methods. Examining the base seating helps determine if the dome has belonged to the clock since creation.

How do I care for these clocks?

Keep the glass dome in place to protect the delicate brass mechanics from dust and airborne particles. Lift the cover carefully using both hands when winding or setting the time. Position the clock away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations to protect the wood, velvet, and delicate metals inside.

How do French and English styles differ?

French examples frequently incorporate gilt ormolu, painted porcelain panels, and elaborate revival styles such as Rococo or Empire. They often focus on decorative richness alongside timekeeping. English pieces tend to feature exposed skeleton movements or architectural forms like cathedral and portico designs. The focus remains on precision gear trains and mechanical transparency.

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A victorian dome clock brings together precision mechanical movement and clear blown glass to protect and display the work inside.

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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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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19th century

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19th Century Portico Clock

From Finchingfield Antiques

£2,450

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Dome Topped Mantel Clock by Jean Baptiste Delettrez

19th century

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Dome Topped Mantel Clock by Jean Baptiste Delettrez

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,400

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A Small English Timepiece Skeleton Clock

19th century

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A Small English Timepiece Skeleton Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£3,950

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19th century

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Fine 19th Century, Skeleton Clock, Circa 1875, Striking , Library, Mantel,clock

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,500

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19th century

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Skeleton Clock by Allen Colyer

From Devonshire Antiques

£1,950

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A Fine Cathedral Clock, Garniture in the Style of Ferdinand Barbedienne, Under Original Dome.

19th century

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A Fine Cathedral Clock, Garniture in the Style of Ferdinand Barbedienne, Under Original Dome.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£950

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Mid 19th C. French Gilt Ormolu Bell Striking Clock with Sevre Style Panels on Stand in Glass Dome

19th century

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Mid 19th C. French Gilt Ormolu Bell Striking Clock with Sevre Style Panels on Stand in Glass Dome

From Heydays Antiques

£595

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19th century

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Farcot Swinging Cherub Mantel Clock.

From Masons Antiques

£1,450

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Several glass domes double as display cases for Victorian taxidermy, proving that nineteenth-century rooms loved putting stuffed birds right next to the ticking clock.

19th century

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19th Century Dome Topped Rosewood American Mantel Clock

From Y Not Antiques

£250

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Victorian Dome Clock

Double Fusee Skeleton Clock Under the Original Dome

Glass Domed, Fusee Skeleton Clock with Passing Strike.

19th Century Portico Clock

Dome Topped Mantel Clock by Jean Baptiste Delettrez

A Small English Timepiece Skeleton Clock

Fine 19th Century, Skeleton Clock, Circa 1875, Striking , Library, Mantel,clock

Skeleton Clock by Allen Colyer

A Fine Cathedral Clock, Garniture in the Style of Ferdinand Barbedienne, Under Original Dome.

Mid 19th C. French Gilt Ormolu Bell Striking Clock with Sevre Style Panels on Stand in Glass Dome

Farcot Swinging Cherub Mantel Clock.

19th Century Dome Topped Rosewood American Mantel Clock

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