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Fusee Wall Clock
Mid 19th century 8 day fusee trunk dial wall antique clock by Dutton from Fleet Street,London.
Mahogany 2 piece case with bezel secured to back box by 4 pegs. Back box has locking bottom door and 2 pendulum side access doors. The top of the back box has a stencilled number painted on it. Inside the locking bottom door is a paper sticker marked VR with crown cypher.
12" diameter silvered and engraved dial marked with Roman numerals, Queen Victoria's royal cipher and crown, and dated 1855. The blued steel hands and dial are protected by a cast brass glazed bezel.
The rectangular plated chain fusee movement separated by knopped pillars, is by Thwaites and Reed and numbered 12621. This number also dates the clock to 1855. The pendulum is the usual Dutton style steel rod and brass bob.
The Houses of Parliament placed an initial contract on Dutton in 1851 to provide 20 antique clocks. A mix of Thwaites and Reed and other makers supplied the movements. The hands and engraving was carried out by John Hardiman. The cases were provided by John Webb. The contract was increased over time and more than 100 were made.
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Runfold, Farnham
Surrey
GU10 1PJ
Tel : 0125 254 8288
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Mahogany 2 piece case with bezel secured to back box by 4 pegs. Back box has locking bottom door and 2 pendulum side access doors. The top of the back box has a stencilled number painted on it. Inside the locking bottom door is a paper sticker marked VR with crown cypher.
12" diameter silvered and engraved dial marked with Roman numerals, Queen Victoria's royal cipher and crown, and dated 1855. The blued steel hands and dial are protected by a cast brass glazed bezel.
The rectangular plated chain fusee movement separated by knopped pillars, is by Thwaites and Reed and numbered 12621. This number also dates the clock to 1855. The pendulum is the usual Dutton style steel rod and brass bob.
The Houses of Parliament placed an initial contract on Dutton in 1851 to provide 20 antique clocks. A mix of Thwaites and Reed and other makers supplied the movements. The hands and engraving was carried out by John Hardiman. The cases were provided by John Webb. The contract was increased over time and more than 100 were made.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
Dimensions12" diameter dial
Category Antique Clocks
Date 1855
Early Victorian Antiques Origin English
Condition Fully restored and guaranteed
Item code rc006a265
Status Sold
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View all stock from
Cove Clocks
@ The Packhouse Antiques Centre
Runfold, Farnham
Surrey
GU10 1PJ
Tel : 0125 254 8288
or : 07970063413
Non UK callers : +44 125 254 8288 or +44 7970063413
Get directions to Cove Clocks
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