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Oak Arts & Crafts 8-day Wall Clock

Partially verified

This 8-day wall clock is constructed from oak in an Arts & Crafts design, measuring 38 cm in height, 38 cm in width, and 13 cm in depth. The object features a square wooden case with carved detailing at the corners and a brass bezel housing a glass cover. The dial displays Arabic numerals and is fitted with spade-style hands. The clock is powered by an 8-day movement, which the source description identifies as incorporating a platform escapement. Accompanying the clock is a winding key. The auction description reports that the movement has been recently serviced, though specific documentation for this work is not provided. A hairline crack is noted on the lower front panel of the case, and there are traces of age-related wear present on the housing. The object is attributed to approximately 1920 by the source.

Front view of the oak Arts & Crafts wall clock showing the dial, brass bezel, and corner carvings.
Front view of the oak Arts & Crafts wall clock showing the dial, brass bezel, and corner carvings. — Vintage Clocks UK. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
JN139
Source-reported date
circa 1920
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
JN139

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

The clock is housed in a square oak case defined by its Arts & Crafts design. The wooden frame is distinguished by carved, stepped geometric details at each corner. A circular brass bezel, hinged on the right side, secures the glass covering the dial.

The dial is circular with a white background, featuring clear black Arabic numerals for the hours and a surrounding black railway-style minute track. The hands are shaped in a spade style, and the dial appears to be free of ornamentation. The source identifies a hairline crack located on the lower front panel of the clock, which represents the primary noted physical imperfection of the exterior.

The overall dimensions of the clock are 38 cm in height and width with a depth of 13 cm. The wood shows visible grain patterns across the front-facing surfaces, consistent with the reported oak construction.

Evidence for this section
  • “چوب بلوط”
  • “ارتفاع ۳۸، عرض ۳۸ و عمق ۱۳ سانتی‌متر”
  • “ترک مویی روی پنل جلویی پایین”

Movement and Function

The clock operates on an 8-day movement, according to the source. A central component of the mechanism is the platform escapement, which allows for the timekeeping function within the specific case configuration provided.

The auction description asserts that the clock was recently serviced, although no invoices, dates, or specific technician names are provided to confirm this maintenance. Additionally, the seller claims that the dial, hands, movement, and finish are original, though these remain seller-attributed details.

A winding key is included with the clock to support its stated 8-day power reserve. The operational status is reported as functional, but the source notes that the claim of an 8-day power reserve is based on vendor information rather than a full testing cycle.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور هشت‌روزه”
  • “مهار سکویی”
  • “ذخیره نیروی هشت‌روزه، مشخصه اعلام‌شده منبع است”
  • “اخیراً سرویس‌شده؛ تاریخ و فاکتور ارائه نشده”

Provenance and Documentation

The clock is recorded with the inventory reference JN139. The information presented serves as a reference catalog summary derived from the initial listing by Vintage Clocks UK.

The date of circa 1920 is provided as an estimate by the seller. The source explicitly states that this is an attributed date and no specific documentation regarding the exact year of manufacture is included in the provided information.

This record acknowledges that the details regarding the object's origin and maintenance status are derived from the vendor's description and suggests that any potential purchaser should verify these claims through independent examination of the physical object.

Evidence for this section
  • “شناسه JN139”
  • “تاریخ تقریبی اعلام‌شده حدود ۱۹۲۰”
  • “این تاریخ‌گذاری منبع است و سند تعیین سال دقیق ساخت در صفحه ارائه نشده است”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer or retailer associated with the JN139 inventory reference?
  • Does the movement contain any stamped marks or serial numbers under the dial or on the backplate that would clarify the date of manufacture?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Oak Arts & Crafts 8-day Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MaterialOak“چوب بلوط”
Design styleArts & Crafts“سبک Arts & Crafts”
Movement8-day“موتور هشت‌روزه”
EscapementPlatform“مهار سکویی”
Dimensions38 x 38 x 13 cm“ارتفاع ۳۸، عرض ۳۸ و عمق ۱۳ سانتی‌متر”
SerialJN139“شناسه JN139”
Datecirca 1920“تاریخ تقریبی اعلام‌شده حدود ۱۹۲۰”
ConditionHairline crack on lower front panel“ترک مویی روی پنل جلویی پایین”

Visible details

  • Case features square, stepped geometric corner carvings
  • Dial displays plain black Arabic numerals with a railway-style minute track
  • Brass bezel is hinged at the right side
  • Case exhibits visible wood grain consistent with oak

Research qualifications

  • The stated date of circa 1920 is based on the source's attribution and lacks provided documentary evidence
  • The operational condition and recent servicing status are reported by the seller but not verified by independent documentation or testing

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

Consulted source

Oak Arts & Crafts 8-day Wall Clock – carved case details with platform escapement

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 7ae37cc558

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