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Potts of Leeds Mahogany Wall Clock

Partially verified

This circular wall clock is housed in a polished mahogany case, catalogued as being by Potts of Leeds. The aged off-white dial is marked with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track featuring dot markers and diamond accents at five-minute positions. 'POTTS' is printed above the central arbor, while 'LEEDS' appears below the single winding aperture located above six o'clock. The dial is protected by a glazed brass bezel secured with an external hinge on the right edge.

Front view of the Potts of Leeds wall clock showing the dial, hands, glazed brass bezel, and segmented mahogany case surround
Front view of the Potts of Leeds wall clock showing the dial, hands, glazed brass bezel, and segmented mahogany case surround — Irita Marriott Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.the-saleroom.com
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
Potts of Leeds
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
272
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
United Kingdom

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

Identity and Attribution

The auction entry catalogues this object as a wall clock associated with Potts of Leeds, housed in a mahogany case with Roman numerals on the dial. The attribution to Potts of Leeds is source-reported from the auction title and supported by the visible inscription on the dial face, which bears 'POTTS' above the central arbor and 'LEEDS' positioned below the winding aperture.

Beyond the printed maker's name on the dial face and the cataloguer's brief heading, no additional documentation, provenance, or manufacturing records are provided by the auction house to verify whether the entire clock movement or merely the retail assembly was executed by Potts of Leeds.

Evidence for this section
  • “Wall Clock by Potts of Leeds in a wooden mahogany case, with Roman numerals on the dial.”

Case Construction and Glazing

The clock is constructed within a wooden mahogany surround formed of segmented curved wooden sections joined in a circle.

The front dial is protected by a glazed brass door bezel. The bezel assembly is hinged at the outer frame with a visible right-hand side external hinge.

Evidence for this section
  • “Circular mahogany surround constructed of segmented curved wooden sections.”
  • “Glazed brass door bezel with a right-hand side external hinge.”

Dial Configuration and Hands

The dial displays black Roman numerals marking the hours, framed by an outer minute track featuring dot markers and diamond accents at five-minute positions. Time is indicated by a spade-tipped hour hand pointing towards four o'clock and a long, slender minute hand pointing past twelve o'clock.

Directly between the center arbor and the six o'clock numeral is a single winding aperture. Internal movement characteristics, run time, and mechanical configuration are not specified in the auction record.

Evidence for this section
  • “Single winding aperture positioned between the center arbor and the six o'clock numeral.”
  • “Spade-tipped hour hand pointing towards four o'clock and a long, slender minute hand pointing past twelve o'clock.”

Mechanical Deficits and Source Disclaimers

The internal mechanical components—such as the movement plates, gear train, escapement type, pendulum, or drive mechanism—are unrecorded in the catalogue and not shown in photographic views. Neither side inspection doors nor rear backboards are visible in the provided image.

Furthermore, the auctioneer provided no condition report, operating status, dimensions, or serial numbers, explicitly noting in its terms of sale that catalogue illustrations are for guidance only and do not convey full information regarding condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only and will not convey full information as to the actual condition of lots.”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement behind the dial bear Potts of Leeds stamps, or is it an outsourced English fusee movement supplied to the firm?
  • What are the precise external dimensions (dial diameter and outer case diameter) of the mahogany surround?
  • Is the movement powered by a spring-driven fusee or a weight-driven mechanism, and are the original pendulum and winding key present?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Potts of Leeds Mahogany Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPotts of Leeds“Wall Clock by Potts of Leeds”
Case materialMahogany“in a wooden mahogany case”
Dial numeralsRoman numerals“with Roman numerals on the dial.”
Lot ID272“Lot 272”
AuctioneerIrita Marriott Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd“Auctioneer: Irita Marriott Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd”
Auction date18 April 2024“Auction Date: 18 Apr 2024 09:30 BST”

Visible details

  • Circular mahogany surround constructed of segmented curved wooden sections.
  • Glazed brass door bezel with a right-hand side external hinge.
  • Single winding aperture positioned between the center arbor and the six o'clock numeral.
  • Spade-tipped hour hand pointing towards four o'clock and a long, slender minute hand pointing past twelve o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement, escapement, pendulum, and rear casing are not shown or described.
  • Attribution to Potts of Leeds is source-reported based on dial printing and auction title without internal movement verification.

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

Consulted source

Wall Clock by Potts of Leeds in a wooden mahogany case, with Roman numerals on the dial.

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 78878dcc6f

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