Fine Victorian English 8-Day Mahogany Twin-Fusee Bell Striking Bracket Clock (Circa 1870)

Description

An exceptional, high-grade example of mid-Victorian British horology. This magnificent bracket clock features a heavy, premium 8-day twin-fusee movement that drives both the timekeeping and a crisp, clear strike on a traditional bell. Enclosed within a rich, beautifully figured solid mahogany case, this timepiece represents the peak of 19th-century English mechanical engineering and luxury design.

Presented in excellent working order, its elegant proportions make it a spectacular focal point for any mantelpiece, library, or premium antique collection.

Why This Clock Stands Out

• Twin-Fusee Mechanism: A superior, highly collectible movement using dual fusees to ensure perfectly constant power delivery for both time and strike trains.

• Hour Striking: Powerfully strikes the full hour count on a beautifully resonant internal bell.

• Exquisite Mahogany Case: The solid timber boasts a deep, warm honey-patina and highly figured grain, reflecting the finest Victorian cabinetry.

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Key Specifications

• Period: Late Victorian, circa 1870.

• Origin: Made in England.

• Movement: 8-day mechanical twin-fusee movement (striking and timekeeping trains).

• Escapement: Traditional English anchor recoil escapement.

• Dial: Painted dial with crisp Roman numerals.

• Hands: Original, finely cut blued-steel hands.

• Access: Rear glazed door to view the gleaming brass movement, with side acoustic frets.

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Condition & Working Order

• The Movement: In superb, full working order. Ticks strongly, keeps excellent time, and strikes reliably.

• The Case: The mahogany structure is solid with a beautiful luster, showing only minor, authentic signs of age that enhance its antique character.

• Accessories: Sold complete with its original heavy pendulum and matching winding key.

Secure Packing & Worldwide Shipping

• Available for secure, tracked, and fully insured courier delivery worldwide or local collection from Gloucestershire

• Packed to professional gallery standards: the pendulum will be safely unhooked and wrapped independently to prevent any transit damage to the movement plates or fusee lines.