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Antique English Fusee Skeleton Clock

Partially verified

This antique English skeleton clock features an openwork cast brass architectural frame housed under a clear glass dome on a wooden plinth fitted with brass feet. The auctioneer describes the mechanism as an eight-day single fusee movement incorporating a six-spoke gear train, an anchor recoil escapement, and a swinging pendulum. The white ring dial displays black Roman numerals and openwork hands, leaving the mechanical wheelwork and escapement prominently exposed.

English fusee skeleton clock under glass cloche on wooden base
English fusee skeleton clock under glass cloche on wooden base — Antique Arena Inc.. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Clock · Skeleton clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
0587
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
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

Visual Structure and Frame

The timepiece features an openwork cast brass frame mounted beneath a clear glass dome. Direct visual observation records a central white ring dial marked with black Roman numerals mounted to the skeletal brass framework.

The entire clock assembly rests on an oval wooden base elevated on turned brass feet, completely enclosed beneath a tall arched glass cloche.

Evidence for this section
  • “openwork cast brass frame beneath a protective glass dome.”
  • “Central white ring dial marked with black Roman numerals mounted to the skeletal brass frame.”
  • “Wooden oval base raised on small turned brass feet.”
  • “Tall arched clear glass cloche completely encloses the openwork movement.”

Reported Movement and Horological Components

The catalog describes the mechanism as an 8-day single fusee movement equipped with a six-spoke gear train, an anchor recoil escapement, and a swinging pendulum.

These technical details reflect seller catalog claims rather than an independent technical evaluation. Mechanical completeness, functioning order, and internal originality are not verified by independent inspection in the record.

Evidence for this section
  • “The clock features an 8-day single fusee movement, six-spoke gear train, anchor recoil escapement, swinging pendulum, and ring dial with Roman numerals.”

Dating and Source Limitations

The auction description refers to the piece as an antique English fusee skeleton clock, but no maker name, signature, workshop mark, or specific date of manufacture is recorded in the source.

The listing reports an approximate height of 23 inches and asserts that the piece is housed beneath its original glass cloche. However, no provenance or verification of the cloche's originality is provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “An antique English fusee skeleton clock with an openwork cast brass frame beneath a protective glass dome.”
  • “H: 23 in. All measurements are approximate.”
  • “housed beneath its original glass cloche.”

Open research questions

  • Are any maker signatures, serial numbers, or foundry stamps present on the brass plates or base that are not recorded in this source?
  • Can the originality of the glass cloche be verified through glass thickness, inclusions, or pontil marks?
  • Is the single fusee movement driven by a chain or gut line, and does it retain its original pendulum bob and winding key?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Antique English Fusee Skeleton Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Frame MaterialOpenwork cast brass“openwork cast brass frame”
Movement Type8-day single fusee“8-day single fusee movement”
Gear TrainSix-spoke gear train“six-spoke gear train”
EscapementAnchor recoil escapement“anchor recoil escapement”
BaseWooden base with brass feet“Mounted on a wooden base with brass feet”
Height23 in.“H: 23 in.”
PendulumSwinging pendulum“swinging pendulum”
Dome ClaimDescribed as original glass cloche“housed beneath its original glass cloche”

Visible details

  • Tall arched clear glass cloche completely encloses the openwork movement.
  • Central white ring dial marked with black Roman numerals mounted to the skeletal brass frame.
  • Wooden oval base raised on small turned brass feet.

Research qualifications

  • No specific maker's signature or date of manufacture is recorded in the source.
  • Originality of the glass dome is stated by the auction house but not independently verified.

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

Consulted source

Antique English Fusee Skeleton Clock In A Glass Dome - Oct 3, 2026 | Antique Arena Inc. In Ny

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record f8ee9068de

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