Clock · Wall clock

Tavern-style wall clock

Partially verified

This tavern-style wall clock is dated by the auction source to the 19th century and later. It features an ebonised frame bordered by a carved gilt wreath surround and a dark metal dial displaying painted gilded Roman numerals with an outer minute ring. Two central hands indicate the time, with a single winding aperture visible below the arbor. According to the auction catalogue, the case encloses a single fusee movement and is accompanied by a key and pendulum. The dial measures 41 cm in diameter, with an overall diameter of 53 cm.

Front view of the tavern-style wall clock showing the dark metal dial and carved gilt wreath border — Sworders. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: timed.sworder.co.uk
Category: Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution: Not established
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 209
Source-reported date: 19th century and later
Source-reported place: 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

Case and Exterior

The object is described as a tavern-style wall clock with a circular ebonised frame. It features a decorative gilt wreath surround.

The overall diameter of the clock is recorded as 53 cm. The auction source includes a condition report noting there are knocks and wear to the edges of the frame.

Evidence for this section

“A Tavern-style wall clock”
“the ebonised frame”
“with a gilt wreath surround”
“53cm diameter overall”
“Knocks and wear to the edges.”

Dial and Indication

The clock face consists of a metal dial measuring 41 cm in diameter. The dial features painted Roman numerals.

The time is displayed via central hands. A single winding aperture is positioned on the dial below the hand arbor.

Evidence for this section

“painted Roman numerals to the metal dial”
“dial, 41cm diameter”
“enclosing a single fusee movement”

Mechanism and Provenance

The internal mechanism is reported by the auctioneer to be a single fusee movement. The lot is accompanied by a winding key and a pendulum.

The auction source dates the clock to '19th century and later'.

Evidence for this section

“enclosing a single fusee movement”
“with a key and pendulum”
“19th century and later”

Open research questions

What specific components of the clock are identified by the auctioneer as dating from after the 19th century?
Are there any maker's marks present on the dial or movement that were not transcribed in the auction description?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tavern-style wall clock
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Movement type	Single fusee movement	“enclosing a single fusee movement”
Dial diameter	41cm	“dial, 41cm diameter”
Overall diameter	53cm	“53cm diameter overall”
Dial material and markings	Metal dial with painted Roman numerals	“painted Roman numerals to the metal dial”
Case decoration	Gilt wreath surround	“with a gilt wreath surround”
Accompanying accessories	Key and pendulum	“with a key and pendulum”
Auction Lot	209	“LOT 209”

Visible details

Circular ebonised case encircled by a carved relief gilt wreath border
Dark dial face featuring painted gilded Roman hour markers and minute track
Central gilded hands, including an hour hand terminating in a pierced trefoil motif and a straight minute hand
Single winding arbor aperture located below the hand arbor

Research qualifications

Internal single fusee movement, key, and pendulum are reported by the auctioneer and not visible in the front photograph
Dated as '19th century and later', suggesting potential replacement parts or alterations

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