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8-inch Mahogany Dial Clock

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This wall clock is constructed with an 8-inch painted dial housed in a solid mahogany surround. It features a chain-driven fusee movement with an 8-day power reserve. The casing includes a side access hatch and a bottom curved door designed for access to the pendulum regulation. The clock is fitted with a heavy-gauge brass bezel with a locking glass face and incorporates blued-steel hands. The source attributes the manufacture to England, dating the piece to the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1900. It is described as a compact wall clock, measuring 25 cm in total case diameter with a depth of 13 cm. The timepiece is sold with a matching winding key and its original pendulum. The auction description reports that the movement is fully operational and the wood case retains a warm patina.

Front view of the 8-inch mahogany wall clock showing the painted Roman numeral dial, brass bezel, and blued-steel hands.
Front view of the 8-inch mahogany wall clock showing the painted Roman numeral dial, brass bezel, and blued-steel hands. — Vintage Clocks UK. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintageclocks.uk
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
JN153
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1900
Source-reported place
England

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The clock is housed within a solid mahogany surround featuring a 25 cm overall diameter. The design includes a side access hatch for maintenance and a bottom curved door, which facilitates access for pendulum regulation. The dial measures 8 inches in diameter and is painted with traditional Roman numerals.

The assembly includes a heavy-gauge brass bezel that incorporates a locking glass face. The hands are fashioned from blued steel. The casing is finished with a warm patina on the mahogany wood, which the source describes as having a deep appearance with figured grain.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case: Solid mahogany surround with a side access hatch and a bottom curved door for pendulum regulation.”
  • “Bezel: Heavy-gauge brass bezel with a locking glass face.”
  • “Hands: Original, finely shaped blued-steel hands.”

Movement and Mechanism

The timepiece is powered by an 8-day single-chain fusee movement. This mechanism utilizes a steel chain for power transmission, rather than a gut cord. The movement is contained within the mahogany case and is accessible via the side hatch.

The source reports that the movement is currently in working order, ticking strongly, and keeping time. The fusee mechanism is described as functioning smoothly throughout the winding process.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Authentic 8-day single-chain driven fusee timepiece movement.”
  • “The chain-driven fusee mechanism functions smoothly.”

Condition and Accessories

The auction description reports that the painted face is original and clean. The mahogany case is noted for its warm patina, displaying minor signs of age consistent with its late Victorian or Edwardian period.

The clock is sold complete with its original pendulum and a matching winding key. The pendulum is removed for transport to protect the movement during transit.

Evidence for this section
  • “The 8-inch painted face is original and exceptionally clean.”
  • “Sold complete with its matching winding key and original pendulum.”

Open research questions

  • What is the name of the workshop or maker if any internal marks exist?
  • Does the serial number JN153 correlate to a specific records-keeping ledger for this clock?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 8-inch Mahogany Dial Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
SKUJN153“SKU: JN153”
Dial Diameter8 inches“Dial Diameter: 8 inches (approx. 20.3 cm)”
Case MaterialSolid mahogany“Case: Solid mahogany surround with a side access hatch and a bottom curved door for pendulum regulation.”
Movement Type8-day single-chain driven fusee“Movement: Authentic 8-day single-chain driven fusee timepiece movement.”
Overall Diameter25cm“Overall Case Diameter: 25cm”
Date Attributioncirca 1900“Period: Late Victorian / Edwardian, circa 1900.”
OriginEngland“Origin: Made in England.”

Visible details

  • Painted dial with Roman numerals
  • Brass bezel with locking glass face
  • Steel chain-driven fusee
  • Solid mahogany case with side hatch

Research qualifications

  • The exact maker is not identified in the source text
  • The late Victorian/Edwardian date is an attribution by the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Rare 8-Inch English 8-Day Chain-Driven Fusee Mahogany Dial Clock (Circa 1900)

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record c8e8d53d39

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