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Reproduction brass and enamel skeleton clock

Partially verified

This reproduction skeleton clock features brass openwork framework and enamel dial elements, accompanied by a moonphase movement. The upper section is topped by a spire finial and a circular moonphase indication showing a lunar face against a deep blue field. Below, the main chapter ring displays Arabic numerals with open skeletonised gearing, supported on turned brass pillars. Two lower subsidiary dials provide calendar indications. The clock is housed in a glazed, brass-framed rectangular vitrine display case set upon a dark wooden plinth with a brass handle.

Front view of reproduction brass skeleton clock with moonphase movement inside glazed display case
Front view of reproduction brass skeleton clock with moonphase movement inside glazed display case — John Nicholson's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.the-saleroom.com
Category
Clock · Skeleton clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
159
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

Object Identity and Overview

The lot is catalogued by the auctioneer as a reproduction brass and enamel skeleton clock, stated to measure 18.5 inches high. It is noted as being housed within a display case.

Observation of the clock shows an openwork brass skeleton frame surmounted by an upper finial and a circular moonphase dial, leaving internal wheelwork visible.

Evidence for this section
  • “A REPRODUCTION BRASS AND ENAMEL SKELETON CLOCK”
  • “18.5ins high”
  • “housed in a display case”
  • “Openwork brass skeleton frame surmounted by a finial and a circular moonphase dial with a blue field and white lunar disc.”

Dial Configuration and Movement Features

The auctioneer records the clock as having a "moonphase movement". Visible features include a circular moonphase dial showing a blue field and white lunar disc at the top of the frame.

The primary dial is a central white chapter ring marked with black Arabic numerals that reveals internal wheelwork. Below this main ring are two circular subsidiary dials indicating calendar information, including days of the week and dates, alongside a large cylindrical barrel mounted low between the two front pillars.

Evidence for this section
  • “with moonphase movement”
  • “Openwork brass skeleton frame surmounted by a finial and a circular moonphase dial with a blue field and white lunar disc.”
  • “Central white chapter ring with black Arabic numerals revealing the movement's interior wheelwork.”
  • “Two lower circular subsidiary dials indicating calendar information, including days of the week and dates.”
  • “Large cylindrical spring barrel or weight drum mounted low between the two front pillars.”

Casing and Display

The saleroom catalogue states that the clock is "housed in a display case".

Direct observation records that the housing is a brass-framed rectangular glass vitrine positioned atop a dark wood plinth base, which is fitted with a shaped brass drawer handle.

Evidence for this section
  • “housed in a display case”
  • “Housed in a brass-framed rectangular glass vitrine atop a dark wood plinth base featuring a shaped brass drawer handle.”

Open research questions

  • Are any maker signatures, trademarks, or production numbers stamped on the brass plates or movement framework?
  • Does the wooden plinth contain an accessible drawer operated by the front brass handle, and does it retain a winding key?
  • What escapement and power mechanism drive the time, calendar, and moonphase indications?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Reproduction brass and enamel skeleton clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Lot Number159“Lot 159”
DescriptionReproduction brass and enamel skeleton clock“A REPRODUCTION BRASS AND ENAMEL SKELETON CLOCK”
MovementMoonphase movement“with moonphase movement”
HousingDisplay case“housed in a display case”
Height18.5 inches“18.5ins high”
Movement DescriptionMoonphase movement“with moonphase movement”
Catalogued ClassificationReproduction brass and enamel skeleton clock“A REPRODUCTION BRASS AND ENAMEL SKELETON CLOCK”

Visible details

  • Openwork brass skeleton frame surmounted by a finial and a circular moonphase dial with a blue field and white lunar disc.
  • Central white chapter ring with black Arabic numerals revealing the movement's interior wheelwork.
  • Two lower circular subsidiary dials indicating calendar information, including days of the week and dates.
  • Large cylindrical spring barrel or weight drum mounted low between the two front pillars.
  • Housed in a brass-framed rectangular glass vitrine atop a dark wood plinth base featuring a shaped brass drawer handle.

Research qualifications

  • Catalogued explicitly by the auctioneer as a reproduction.
  • Maker, country of origin, and production date are not documented by the source.

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

Consulted source

A REPRODUCTION BRASS AND ENAMEL SKELETON CLOCK, with moonphase movement, housed in a display case

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 15e2228263

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