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A Very Impressive Quarter Striking Bracket Clock by Watson of London.
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A Very Impressive Quarter Striking Bracket Clock by Watson of London.

18th century
Sold 26 January 2026 · P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers
This “Very Impressive Quarter Striking Bracket Clock by Watson of London” found a buyer.

It was listed by P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A magnificent flame mahogany veneered quarter striking bracket/table clock.

The large triple fusee movement of 8 day duration with verge escapement, striking the quarters on 8 bells, the hour on a single bell and repeating on demand. Also with repeat on demand. The backplate profusely engraved with scrolls and foliage and secured to the case with matching brass brackets.

The dial features a silvered brass chapter ring, gilt brass spandrels and also with twin subsidiary dials to the arch facilitating strike/silent and a calendar. Also showing the makers name John Watson of London and matching spandrels.

The exceptional mahogany veneered bell top case with gilt brass caryatids, ornate side frets, carrying handles and bracket feet.

A superb and impressive example.

Note: Triple fusee bracket clocks from the 18th century whether they be quarter striking or musical are very rare. They were certainly not made in large numbers due to the complexity of their movements.

John Watson is known to have worked in the latter half of the 18th century at St. Michael’s Alley, Cornhill, London. He was also a Watchmaker.

This clock has just arrived and although in working order the movement will require a full service and overhaul before delivery. It will then be guaranteed for 3 years.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Antique Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1045180
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A magnificent flame mahogany veneered quarter striking bracket/table clock.
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The large triple fusee movement of 8 day duration with verge escapement, striking the quarters on 8 bells, the hour on a single bell and repeating on demand.
P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

Also with repeat on demand. The backplate profusely engraved with scrolls and foliage and secured to the case with matching brass brackets.

fig 1. An antique wooden bracket clock with a brass dial, ornate gilt mounts, and a stepped top finial design.
fig 1. A Very Impressive Quarter Striking Bracket Clock by Watson of London.

The dial features a silvered brass chapter ring, gilt brass spandrels and also with twin subsidiary dials to the arch facilitating strike/silent and a calendar. Also showing the makers name John Watson of London and matching spandrels.

fig 2. An antique wooden bracket clock with a brass dial, ornate gilt mounts, and a stepped top finial design.
fig 2. A Very Impressive Quarter Striking Bracket Clock by Watson of London.

The exceptional mahogany veneered bell top case with gilt brass caryatids, ornate side frets, carrying handles and bracket feet.

A superb and impressive example.

Note: Triple fusee bracket clocks from the 18th century whether they be quarter striking or musical are very rare. They were certainly not made in large numbers due to the complexity of their movements.

fig 3. An antique wooden bracket clock with a brass dial, ornate gilt mounts, and a stepped top finial design.
fig 3. A Very Impressive Quarter Striking Bracket Clock by Watson of London.

John Watson is known to have worked in the latter half of the 18th century at St. Michael’s Alley, Cornhill, London. He was also a Watchmaker.

This clock has just arrived and although in working order the movement will require a full service and overhaul before delivery. It will then be guaranteed for 3 years.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Antique Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1045180
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Dealer Profile

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P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique wooden bracket clock with a brass dial, ornate gilt mounts, and a stepped top finial design.
A very impressive quarter striking bracket clock by Watson of London.
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An antique wooden bracket clock with a brass dial, ornate gilt mounts, and a stepped top finial design.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBrass corner spandrels, Silvered chapter ring, Fitted carrying handles, Pedestal feet
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in)

A bracket clock is a portable spring-driven clock produced from the 17th to the 19th century, traditionally designed to sit on a wall bracket or table.

They typically feature a timber case, most commonly mahogany or ebonised wood, decorated with cast brass mounts, fretted sound panels, and a brass dial with silvered chapter rings.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-engraved backplate, the quality of the brass movement, original components, and the makers signature inscribed on the dial or movement.

They make striking focal points on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or dedicated console table, adding traditional craftsmanship and architectural character to contemporary spaces.

They should be placed away from direct sunlight and heat sources, kept level, and serviced professionally every few years to maintain the mechanical movement.
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