Occasionally, we accept an interesting skeleton clock to present to our audience. Most are either ones with ridiculous price expectations, or so pedestrian as to fall in the "also-ran" category. This one is a nice, affordable exception and has a nice well-fitting dome as well.

Physical: The clock, which measures approximately12"w x 16.5"h x 7"d, is in excellent physical condition as is the glass dome that fits well on the base. The dial is approximately 6" in diameter

Mechanical: The eight-day bell-strike fusee movement has been professionally serviced and is in excellent running order

Comments: We've always been intrigued by skeleton clocks. Perhaps you've been, too, but have been waiting for just the right one to come along. Here it is...!

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Front View Front Right Left Side Back Dome Front Dome Back Dial Fusee Movement		click click click click click click click click

Here is a beautiful small bracket clock typical of those of the late 1700s, with a crownwheel escapement. The brass trimmings, contrasted to the dark mahogany create an elegant look for this clock.

Physical: The mahogany case, which measures 9.75"w x 17"h x 6.5"d is in excellent overall condition. It features brass feet and a typical bracket clock top handle of the period. The reason these were called "bracket" clocks is because a home would have multiple brackets (or shelves) distributed throughout so that the clock could be moved in the morning from the bedroom, for example, into the family eating area in the kitchen, and then perhaps into the living room in the evening. Just as today, one needed to know what time it was in order to keep one's appointments! The dial was professionally repainted by the famous dial-painter, Martha Smallwood.

Mechanical: The eight-day, bell-strike crownwheel movement with teardrop pendulum is engraved around the edges with a geometric design. The clock is owned and maintained by a master clocksmith, so it is in excellent running order. We struggled trying to get a good photo of the movement, so there are several to peruse below.

Comments: Looking for a relatively small, understated clock for a formal dining room or perhaps for the library? Give this one serious consideration.

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Front View Left Side Dial - 1 Dial - 2 Movement - 1 Movement - 2 Movement - 3 Movement - 4		click click click click click click click click