Thurlow of Ryde

An unusual and unique 19th century mahogany fusee timepiece wall clock by Thurlow, Ryde. The face is unique in that it is polished mahogany with a studded minute track border and with gilt metal Roman numerals. The cast brass bezel is secured with a latch and fitted with thick beveled glass. Henry Thurlow is listed in the 1881 census as a watchmaker at 55 Union Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight. His father Edward Thurlow was also a watchmaker and jeweller at 54 and 55 Union Street. The high quality fusee movement is fully serviced and guaranteed for 24 months.