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English Bracket or Mantel Clock by James Mccabe, Royal Exchange, London 1850
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English Bracket or Mantel Clock by James Mccabe, Royal Exchange, London 1850

19th century
Sold 18 November 2025 · AJD Antiques
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English Bracket (or Mantel) clock in an ebonised case with gilt mounts, gilded and engine turned dial with strike/silent control. Dial and back plate signed for James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London and numbered 3127, circa 1850.

Eight day movement with twin fusees, striking the hours on a bell.

Currently running well, if a little fast, it is probably in need of a light service, so cannot be guaranteed.

Size:

Height - 17.5" (44.5cm)

Width - 9" (23cm)

Depth - 7.25" (18.5cm)

Dial Diameter - 6" (15cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Bracket Clock to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132032
Dealers Internal Reference
32511
Description
English Bracket (or Mantel) clock in an ebonised case with gilt mounts, gilded and engine turned dial with strike/silent control. Dial and back plate signed for James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London and numbered 3127, circa 1850.
fig 1. An antique circular bracket clock with a brass dial, black ebonised base, and finial top.
fig 1. English Bracket or Mantel Clock by James Mccabe, Royal Exchange, London 1850

Eight day movement with twin fusees, striking the hours on a bell.

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Currently running well, if a little fast, it is probably in need of a light service, so cannot be guaranteed.
AJD Antiques

Size:

Height - 17.5" (44.5cm)

Width - 9" (23cm)

Depth - 7.25" (18.5cm)

Dial Diameter - 6" (15cm)

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Bracket Clock to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132032
Dealers Internal Ref
32511
AJD Antiques
AJD Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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An antique circular bracket clock with a brass dial, black ebonised base, and finial top.
English Bracket or Mantel Clock by James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London 1850
Ref: SA1132032
An antique circular bracket clock with a brass dial, black ebonised base, and finial top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Ebonised Wood
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsPineapple finial, Roman numerals, Gilded dial, Ebonised plinth
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

FAQs

A bracket clock is a portable table or shelf clock historically designed to sit on a wall bracket or furniture surface, originating in the seventeenth century.

These clocks frequently feature cases made from ebonised wood, mahogany, or ormolu, housing brass movements with silvered or gilded dials.

Authenticity is assessed through maker signatures on the dial or movement, hand-engraved details, weight-driven or spring-driven mechanical brass movements, and period-appropriate construction methods.

Positioning the clock on a prominent surface such as a mantelpiece or console table allows it to serve as a focal point while blending traditional craftsmanship with modern minimalist decor.

Maintenance involves professional servicing every few years, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture, and handling the mechanism with care during winding.
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