Rare very sweet proportioned faux tortoise shell desk clock Superb small proportions measuring only 5 high The faux tortoise shell has a beautiful aged patina separated by a white enamel The bronze top, base and handle are all in great condition with their original finish The front glazed brass bezel clips on and off to gain access to the dial It has a white enamel dial Roman numerals and original brass hands Dial is in excellent condition English 1 day fusee timepiece movement Original Balance escapement has a stunning action Movement is full working order keeping good time Comes with a winding key J. Schalfino of Taunton, numbered 25426 Early 19th century Measures 5 inches high x 2.75 inches wide x 2 inches deep. Very Rare Antique English Fusee Faux Tortoise Shell Desk Mantel Carriage Clock. PLEASE NOTE: I have just received some excellent quality bracket clocks from a private collection all of which have been well looked after all of which will be listed over the next few weeks. Some excellent quality bracket clocks please keep your eyes open over the next few months. Very rare sweet antique faux tortoise shell & natural inlay carriage clock with original fusee movement – The shell and natural inlays have a good patina to them. A sweet proportioned clock measuring only 5 inches high. The case has a faux tortoise shell veneer going all around with a white natural border which is all in excellent condition. It has a bronze top and base with 4 ball feet and to the top it has a bronze and enamel carry handle. The clock is in wonderful condition for age with sweet desk top proportions. Original 1.75 inch diameter white enamel porcelain dial. Roman numerals & original brass hands. Dial is in excellent original condition with no damage and sits behind its glazed bezel which clips on and off to gain access to it. English 1 day fusee timepiece movement. Original balance escapement which has a stunning action. Movement is full working order keeping good time with a superb action. Wound on the front and you use the same key to turn the hands. The back plate is signed by the maker J. Schalfino of Taunton with the serial number 25426. Late 18th century – Ealry 19thc. The clock measures 5 inches high x 2.75 inches wide x 2 inches deep. This is a perfect investment clock and a beautiful display piece. Looks absolutely fantastic wherever it is displayed and a true talking point of any room. Exceptional clock which will only grow in value. Important Please Read: ALL antique clocks after transport no matter how well they have been looked after or serviced may require setting up, adjustments and setting into beat when you receive them and i always recommend a professional or an experienced clock person to do this correctly for you. Most clocks will be ok and will not need any additional adjustments but please bear in mind this may not be the case. For your piece of mind we test all our clocks here before they are sent out and any issues are either sorted or described in the add, the clock will not have any problems unless stated in the add as they are tested vigorously before sending. You are more than welcome to personally collect any item free of charge. All my items will be packed professionally. No matter how well antique clocks have been serviced they will need final adjusting and setting into beat after transport and a professional person is advised and may be required in order to do this. All repairs needed to the mechanism will be carried out by myself and not by a 3rd party clock maker/repairer unless agreed by myself beforehand. Please contact me for a quote if you have another movement that requires servicing. I will be mostly dealing in top quality original antique clocks all of which we have full confidence in and which we source from good collectors worldwide. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Very Rare Antique English Fusee Faux Tortoise Shell Desk Mantel Carriage Clock” is in sale since Saturday, December 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectables\Decorative Collectables\Clocks\Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks”. The seller is “classictime2015″ and is located in Stonehouse. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: J. Schalfino of Taunton
- Type: Desk Clock
- Antique: Yes
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Era: Pre-Victorian (Pre-1837)
- Features: 12-Hour Display
- Finish: Faux tortoise shell
- Frame Material: Faux tortoise shell
- Material: Brass
- Movement: English fusee timepiece
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Power Source: mechanical
- Room: Any Room
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800
- Vintage: Yes