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Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock - Robert Higgs - London

Name: Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock - Robert Higgs - London
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1037879
Price: 10950 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by The Antique Clock Co.

Description

An 8-day twin fusee striking movement consisting of five pillars, with original verge escapement striking the hours to a bell via a rack and snail striking system, which can be silenced. There is also a repeating function, and the back plate is beautifully engraved with floral swags and scrolling foliage and is also signed 'Rob Higgs London'.

The mahogany inverted bell top case is exquisite in style and construction. The four pineapple-shaped finials surmount the top of the case, topped with a carrying handle. The sides of the case are glazed with the rear door also being glazed too.

The 6 ¾" brass break arch dial with subsidiary strike/silent dial set within the break arch, consisting of Roman and Arabic numerals and cartouche signed 'Rob Higgs London' above the calendar aperture sitting above VI and finished with the original finely cut blued steel hands.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 21" or 53 cm

Width: 12 ½" or 32 cm

Depth: 8 ½" or 21 cm

CIRCA. 1770

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Declaration

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1037879

Description

An 8-day twin fusee striking movement consisting of five pillars, with original verge escapement striking the hours to a bell via a rack and snail striking system, which can be silenced.

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There is also a repeating function, and the back plate is beautifully engraved with floral swags and scrolling foliage and is also signed 'Rob Higgs London'.

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fig 1. A Georgian mahogany bracket clock with a brass carrying handle, pinecone finials, and an arched brass dial signed Robert Higgs London. — fig 1. Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock - Robert Higgs - London

The mahogany inverted bell top case is exquisite in style and construction. The four pineapple-shaped finials surmount the top of the case, topped with a carrying handle. The sides of the case are glazed with the rear door also being glazed too.

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany bracket clock with a brass carrying handle, pinecone finials, and an arched brass dial signed Robert Higgs London. — fig 2. Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock - Robert Higgs - London

The 6 ¾" brass break arch dial with subsidiary strike/silent dial set within the break arch, consisting of Roman and Arabic numerals and cartouche signed 'Rob Higgs London' above the calendar aperture sitting above VI and finished with the original finely cut blued steel hands.

fig 3. A Georgian mahogany bracket clock with a brass carrying handle, pinecone finials, and an arched brass dial signed Robert Higgs London. — fig 3. Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock - Robert Higgs - London

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 21" or 53 cm

Width: 12 ½" or 32 cm

Depth: 8 ½" or 21 cm

CIRCA. 1770

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1037879

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An antique bracket clock is a spring-driven, portable table clock manufactured primarily in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, originally designed to sit on a matching wall bracket or table surface.

Georgian bracket clocks were constructed using solid woods and veneers such as mahogany, walnut, or ebonised fruitwood, paired with brass movements, cast brass spandrels, and silvered chapter rings.

Authentic 18th-century bracket clocks typically feature hand-engraved brass dials, cast corner spandrels, fused iron or brass movement plates, and original maker signatures etched on the dial or backplate.

Place the clock centrally on a contemporary fireplace mantel, sideboard, or bookshelf, pairing it with neutral walls and clean-lined ceramics to draw attention to its historic craftsmanship.

Position the clock away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp draughts, dust the case regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and apply beeswax polish sparingly to maintain the wood finish.

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