10 inch Wooden Dial Clock

[Philip Snowden]

This Little Fusee Dial Clock arrived yesterday from Portsmouth .There is a name on the back of the dial so I would assume it’s J Read of Portsea 1830 ish.
There is a screw hole to the right of the back plate which makes me think it was verge but I can’t see any other evidence of that.
The case is a little tatty with what seems to be a new side door and the bottom door has its original lock .
The clock looks not to have been messed about with much and the dial is original by its looks.
The bezel opens the opposite way and the bezel lock needs work .
I am thrilled with this new addition to my house and it’s on the wall ticking away happily.Oh it has its pendulum and key.

 

[novicetimekeeper]

I think it had a holdfast for the pendulum (two steady pins and screw hole) Perhaps the other threaded hole took the screw from the holdfast? Although the top two pillars have been cut to accommodate the anchor I don't think it was verge.

Was this theone at Bearnes in Exeter?

 

[Philip Snowden]

I think it had a holdfast for the pendulum (two steady pins and screw hole) Perhaps the other threaded hole took the screw from the holdfast? Although the top two pillars have been cut to accommodate the anchor I don't think it was verge.

Was this theone at Bearnes in Exeter?

No it was from a friend in Portsmouth .

 

[P.Hageman]

Thats a nice clock to restore! After restoration it will look marvelous. I like the thin wooden surround. Funny how the cut into the pillar of the movement to make room for the anchor. Never seen that before. Congrats.

 

[Philip Snowden]

Thats a nice clock to restore! After restoration it will look marvelous. I like the thin wooden surround. Funny how the cut into the pillar of the movement to make room for the anchor. Never seen that before. Congrats.

Yes it looks good with the tiny surround and has a nice tick another of my favourites now it’s arrived..Not been mucked about with ,Also like the cut in the pillar quirky .Thanks for your input .