Movement · Bracket clock movement
This horological lot comprises an eight-day striking chain fusee bracket clock movement attributed by the source to Marsh of Dover, dating to the first half of the 19th century. The mechanism is fitted with a six-inch square signed silvered dial displaying black Roman numerals, an outer closed minute track, two winding apertures, and blued steel hands. According to the auction description, the movement features shouldered signed plates and strikes on a bell.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
The lot consists of an eight-day striking chain fusee bracket clock movement. It is attributed to the maker 'Marsh' of Dover and dated to the first half of the 19th century.
The lot comprises the movement mechanism and a square dial; no clock case or enclosure is provided.
The movement features a six-inch square silvered dial. Inscriptions include 'Marsh' above 'DOVER' enclosed within a flourish. Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and two winding apertures are present.
The dial plate exhibits yellowing, tarnishing, and corrosion, most notably in the lower half and corners.
The movement includes shouldered, signed plates and a strike train on a bell. The brass movement frame includes a shaped top and protruding side mounting pins visible behind the dial.
Internal mechanical data regarding the fusee chain condition or escapement operation is not recorded in the source.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Movement type | Eight-day striking chain fusee bracket clock movement | “AN EIGHT-DAY STRIKING CHAIN FUSEE BRACKET CLOCK MOVEMENT” |
| Maker attribution | Marsh, Dover | “By Marsh, Dover” |
| Date | First half 19th Century | “first half 19th Century” |
| Dial description | 6in square signed silvered dial | “6in square signed silvered dial” |
| Plates | Shouldered signed plates | “shouldered signed plates” |
| Striking work | Strike on a bell | “with strike on a bell” |
| Maker | Marsh, Dover | “By Marsh, Dover” |
| Movement type | Eight-day striking chain fusee | “AN EIGHT-DAY STRIKING CHAIN FUSEE” |
| Hammer price | £300 | “Hammer price: £300” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
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