Victorian English fusee dial clock with a striking movement. Retailed by H.G. Hall of Wimborne. Circa 1890.

A very original and pretty, striking wall clock in a lovely mahogany case.

Stock No:   14349

The massive double chain fusee, five pillar movement with Anchor Recoil escapement and rack striking the hours on a top mounted, first quality, tuned, 'bell-metal' bell.

Fixed to a 11 1/2" flat painted iron dial with minute track, Roman numerals and the retailer's name of "H.G. HALL WIMBORNE". Also having blackened steel 'spade' hands and behind a locking, cast brass bezel with integral silvered sight ring and flat ground-in glass.

The pale mahogany case is of good colour and pleasing patination with a rounded top and bottom, the latter having a locking, cockbeaded door. The two side doors with metal sound frets unusually also have locks, this feature is extremely rare.

* This is a very attractive clock and no larger than the usual size for a timepiece only. Henry George Hall is listed in the Wimborne Directory as being a Watchmaker and working jeweller from 1890 until 1895 and had premises on the High Street in Wimborne, Dorset.

Dimensions:            14 3/4" wide x 14 3/4" high x 6 3/4" deep.

Circa:                       1890.

Condition:                Good throughout and working, side lock keys missing, bottom lock missing.

Price:                        £3,450.00 when overhauled etc. or, £1,725.00. in present condition.