English fusee dial clock with a carved mahogany surround. Circa 1880.

An attractive and unusual late 19th century 'English Dial' wall clock.

Stock No:   14493

The 8 day duration, gut fusee movement with Anchor Recoil escapement and rectangular plates.

Behind a cream coloured, 11" visible, flat painted iron dial with outer divided minute track, triangular hour points and inner, Roman hour numerals. Having blackened steel hands the hour of which is 'trefoil' in shape. The dial is under a cast brass, hinged bezel with flat glass and silvered sight ring.

In a mahogany case with the usual pegged back box that has a side access door and also, a curved and cockbeaded door to the rounded bottom. The one-piece surround is attractively carved in acanthus leaf style and is of great colour and patina.

Dimensions:               17" wide and high x 6" deep.

Circa:                          1880.

Condition:                   The movement is overhauled but not restored therefore, carries a full guarantee - it has
                                   been cleaned, had wear removed, new line fitted and the escapement is set correctly.
                                   The dial is restored well and the bezel is good with a pleasing look of age to it as does
                                   the case. The case has been historically repaired and shows signs of wear, a crack to
                                   the surround (see photograph) and shrinkage however, the French polished surface is
                                   original and of excellent colour and patina which serves well to show its antiquity - it
                                   would be a great shame to restore it and lose the original finish. None of the carving
                                   appears to be damaged or missing. The case is sound and overall, this is a good,
                                   original wall timepiece.

Price:                          £1,275 in guaranteed condition