English Cathedral Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome

An extraordinary example of horological artistry, this English two-train cathedral skeleton clock is a masterwork of 19th-century clockmaking. Dating back to the 1870s, the clock is modeled after a design exhibited by John Smith and Son of Clerkenwell, shown at the Great Exhibition in England in 1851.

The clock embodies both the artistry and craftsmanship that defined the period. The time displays on a finely pierced and engraved silvered dial with bold Roman numerals, framed within a Gothic architectural design. An 8-day double chain fusee movement powers the clock, striking the hours and half-hours on a bell. Intricately cut plates rise in soaring spires and pinnacles, evoking the grandeur of cathedral architecture. The delicate engraving and refined details further emphasize the skill of the English craftsmen who created it.

This mechanism is housed beneath a hand-blown oval glass dome, resting on a molded mahogany base with a red velvet platform, both of which provide an elegant presentation while taking the place of a clock case to protect the clock’s intricate design.

A true collector’s piece, this skeleton clock represents the innovation, artistry, and prestige of English horology in the Victorian era.

This clock carries a complete restoration and a one-year warranty.

26″High x 16″ Wide x 9″ Deep

Circa 1860