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Dent Elizabeth Clock No. 003

Partially verified

This Dent "Elizabeth Clock" No. 003/250, produced in 2010, is a limited edition skeleton clock featuring an eight-day movement. The construction combines 18K gold-plated brass and stainless steel elements. Its aesthetic is defined by a dual crescent-form main bridge assembly with decorative steel cross-pattern filigree, supported by a layered column base mounted on a black rectangular plinth. The clock utilizes a Graham deadbeat escapement and an adjustable silk suspension system for the signed Invar pendulum. The dial features a white finish with gilt Roman numerals set within black diamond-shaped indexes, framed by a relief foliate border in gilt brass. The clock stands at 16 ¾ inches high and is accompanied by a beveled glass case, winding key, and hand-setting key. The base integrates four feet with an adjustable leveling lever situated on the underside.

View of the Dent Elizabeth Clock showing the skeleton movement, dial layout, and base.
View of the Dent Elizabeth Clock showing the skeleton movement, dial layout, and base. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Clock · Skeleton clock
Maker / attribution
Dent, London
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
20
Source-reported date
2010
Source-reported place
United Kingdom
Source-reported serial
003/250

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

Construction and Design

The Elizabeth Clock is designed as an eight-day skeleton movement, characterized by its open-frame aesthetic. The structure is composed of 18K gold-plated brass and stainless steel. A central feature is the dual crescent-form main bridge, which incorporates a steel cross-pattern decoration, supported by a single riser with an arched peak.

The timepiece rests on a black base, which is fitted with four feet and includes a leveling lever on the underside to ensure stability. The entire mechanism is housed within a beveled glass case.

Evidence for this section
  • “18K gold-plated brass and stainless steel great-wheel 8 day skeleton clock”
  • “Layered column base to dual crescent form main bridges with steel cross-pattern decoration”
  • “Base on four feet with leveling lever to the underside.”

Dial and Escapement

The white dial displays hours and minutes via gilt spade hands. The hour markers consist of gilt Roman numerals enclosed within black diamond-shaped indexes. The circumference of the dial is finished with a gilt brass border decorated in relief foliate motifs.

The movement relies on a steel Graham deadbeat escapement. The pendulum is constructed from Invar and is signed and numbered; it is regulated by an adjustable silk suspension system.

Evidence for this section
  • “White with outer minutes, gilt Roman numerals within black diamond-form indexes, surrounded by gilt brass relief foliate decorated boarder.”
  • “steel Graham deadbeat escapement, adjustable silk suspension to signed and numbered Invar pendulum.”

Condition and Attribution

The auction house provides condition grades for the object, assessing the case and movement as 'As new' (Grade 1), and the dial as 'Very good' (Grade 2-01). The hands are reported as original to the timepiece.

The clock is identified as part of a limited edition run of 250 units.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: Case: 1 As new Movement: 1 As new Dial: 2-01 Very good HANDS Original”
  • “Dent, London, "Elizabeth Clock" No. 003/250.”

Open research questions

  • Are the blue decorative elements on the bridge structure made of stone, enamel, or another material?
  • Does the 'Invar' pendulum material vary in thickness or weight across the 250-unit production run?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Dent Elizabeth Clock No. 003
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerDent, London“Dent, London”
ModelElizabeth Clock“Elizabeth Clock”
Serial Number003/250“No. 003/250”
Date of Manufacture2010“Made in 2010.”
EscapementGraham deadbeat“Graham deadbeat escapement”
Dimensions10 ¾" wide x 6" deep x 16 ¾" high“Dim. 10 ¾? wide x 6? deep x 16 ¾? high.”

Visible details

  • Eight-spoke main wheel visible within the skeleton structure.
  • Gilt spade-style hands for hour and minute indication.
  • Beveled glass case provided for protective display.
  • Four feet on the black base with integrated leveling functionality.

Research qualifications

  • The source does not explicitly specify the materials of the blue accents visible at the bridge connection points.
  • Grading values provided are subjective assessments by the auction house.

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

Consulted source

DENT, LONDON ' LIMITED EDITION ELIZABETH CLOCK NO. 3 Dent, London, "Elizabeth Clock" No. 003/250. Made in 2010. Fine and rare 18K gold-plated brass and stainless steel great-wheel 8 day skeleton clock with Graham deadbeat escapement and silk suspension on a black base under a beveled glass case. Accompanied by instructions, winding key and hand-setting key.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 70c67d3cc9

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