Clock · Drop dial wall clock

Antique oak drop dial wall clock

Partially verified

This lot documents an antique drop dial wall clock in an oak case offered at auction. The auction catalogue describes the timepiece as housing a fusee movement, reported as seen working, and accompanied by a pendulum and key. The dial measures approximately 30 cm across and is framed by a molded circular oak surround with a hinged brass-framed glazed bezel. The off-white dial features black Roman numeral hour indices, an outer minute track, and a single winding aperture located below the center arbor. An inspection door is visible on the side of the lower case box.

Oblique view of the oak drop dial wall clock showing dial, bezel, and case side — Cottees Auctions. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: www.cottees.co.uk
Category: Clock · Drop dial wall clock
Maker / attribution: Not established
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 199
Source-reported date: Not established
Country: Not established

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 Construction

The clock is housed in an oak case featuring a molded circular surround for the dial. The dial is accessed via a hinged brass-framed glazed bezel. Below the dial, a case box is visible, which features a side access door with a turn latch.

A mounting tab or hanging loop is positioned near the base of the side panel.

Evidence for this section

“Antique oak drop dial wall clock”
“Hinged glazed brass bezel set into a rounded circular oak dial surround.”
“Wood case box visible beneath the dial surround featuring a side access door with a turn latch.”
“Hanging loop or mounting tab attached near the base of the side panel.”

Dial Configuration

The dial measures approximately 30 cm across and is finished in an off-white color. It includes black Roman numeral hour indices and an outer minute track.

A single winding aperture is located below the central hand arbor.

Evidence for this section

“large dial approx 30cm across”
“Off-white dial displaying black Roman numerals and an outer minute track.”
“Single winding arbor aperture situated below the central hand arbor.”

Movement and Accessories

The clock is described as having a fusee movement. The auction records state it was seen working, and the lot includes a pendulum and key.

Internal components, including the movement, are not visible in the source images.

Evidence for this section

“Antique oak drop dial wall clock with fusee movement.”
“Seen working.”
“Pendulum and key included.”

Open research questions

Are there any maker marks or serial numbers on the dial or internal movement plates?
What is the condition of the oak case, particularly the hinge and latch mechanism?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Antique oak drop dial wall clock
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Case Material	Oak	“Antique oak drop dial wall clock”
Movement Type	Fusee movement	“fusee movement”
Reported Condition	Seen working	“Seen working.”
Dial Dimension	Approx. 30 cm across	“large dial approx 30cm across”
Included Accessories	Pendulum and key included	“Pendulum and key included.”
Case Material	Oak	“Antique oak drop dial wall clock”
Movement Type	Fusee movement	“fusee movement”
Sale Date	6th August 2022	“Auction Date: 6th Aug 2022”

Visible details

Off-white dial displaying black Roman numerals and an outer minute track.
Hinged glazed brass bezel set into a rounded circular oak dial surround.
Single winding arbor aperture situated below the central hand arbor.
Wood case box visible beneath the dial surround featuring a side access door with a turn latch.
Hanging loop or mounting tab attached near the base of the side panel.

Research qualifications

Fusee movement and internal components are not visible in the photograph; movement type relies on source description.
Working order is based solely on the auctioneer's cataloguing note.
Included pendulum and key are not visible in the primary photograph.

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

Consulted source

Antique oak drop dial wall clock with fusee movement. Seen working. large dial approx 30cm across. P

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record bdc1e5172a

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