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Quarter Striking, English Fusee Four Glass clock
A most attractive, superlative quality 8 day ¼ striking double fusee English Four Glass.
The well figured, rosewood case with bevel edged glasses to the sides and top, having adjustable bun feet and surmounted by a foliate folding handle.
The 4 ½ inch square, gilt dial with black Roman numerals and outer minutes chapter, being beautifully decorated with asymmetrically scrolling to the centre and corners, having blued steel ‘moon hands and complimented by a similarly engraved, gilt mark to the front door. The substantial, twin chain fusee movement with four knopped pillars and anchor escapement, the quarters being sounded on two blued steel gongs and the hours on a single gong.
In the tradition of English four glass antique clocks of the mid 19th century, this particular example is rare because it is quarter striking, a most unusual and desirable feature.
C. 1850 Height 10 ½” handle down, 12” handle up. (26.5cm/30.5cm)
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West Yard Barn,
West Street,
Abbotsbury, Weymouth
Dorset, England UK
DT3 4JT
Tel : 01305 873852
Non UK callers : +44 1305 873852
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The well figured, rosewood case with bevel edged glasses to the sides and top, having adjustable bun feet and surmounted by a foliate folding handle.
The 4 ½ inch square, gilt dial with black Roman numerals and outer minutes chapter, being beautifully decorated with asymmetrically scrolling to the centre and corners, having blued steel ‘moon hands and complimented by a similarly engraved, gilt mark to the front door. The substantial, twin chain fusee movement with four knopped pillars and anchor escapement, the quarters being sounded on two blued steel gongs and the hours on a single gong.
In the tradition of English four glass antique clocks of the mid 19th century, this particular example is rare because it is quarter striking, a most unusual and desirable feature.
C. 1850 Height 10 ½” handle down, 12” handle up. (26.5cm/30.5cm)
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 12/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
Category Antique Clocks
Period Mid 19th Century Antiques
Origin English
Item code as362a191
Status Sold
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View all stock from
The Clock Work Shop
West Yard Barn,
West Street,
Abbotsbury, Weymouth
Dorset, England UK
DT3 4JT
Tel : 01305 873852
Non UK callers : +44 1305 873852
Get directions to The Clock Work Shop
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