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William IV Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Bull of Bedford
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William IV Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Bull of Bedford

19th century
Description

A very good quality English William IV ebonised chamfer top bracket clock with inset corner panels and brass moulded edges to the front. The case has fluted moulding, decorative brass handles and fish scale sound frets to the sides, pineapple finial to the top, and stands on brass ball feet.

The clock has an eight inch painted dish dial with Roman numerals and the makers name -

J Bull

Bedford

The movement is a five pillar, twin fusee, eight day duration which strikes the hours on a bell, with pull repeat action. The pendulum has top adjustment and a holdfast.

The movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 49 cm (19 ¼ inches)

Width - 28.5 cm (11 ¼ inches)

Depth - 17.5 cm (7 inches)

Circa - 1835

John Bull & Co have a 200 year history in the town of Bedford for being independent jewellers and watchmakers. John Bull was born in 1802 and he founded a small jeweller's and silversmith's business in Bedford in 1825. John Bull is listed as manufacture of firearms, watches, clocks and optical instruments in trade directories.

Upon his death in 1870, his two sons, Richard and Thomas, took over the business. They demolished the old building and built a new one, with the now famous projecting clock surmounted with the golden bull, which is still there today.

Richard became mayor of Bedford in 1870 and donated to the town the ceremonial gold chain still worn by the current mayor. Thomas financed the installation of the town hall's carillon bells, which played tunes every hour.

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Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This item will be delivered by a trustworthy carrier and we aim to deliver within two weeks of purchase, but please allow three weeks. We use smaller carrier companies which take a bit longer but we would rather your item arrives at your door safely. Like our small items, our larger items are packaged well and protected.

All of our items can be collected.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this William IV Bracket Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188716
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ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

Description
A very good quality English William IV ebonised chamfer top bracket clock with inset corner panels and brass moulded edges to the front.
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The case has fluted moulding, decorative brass handles and fish scale sound frets to the sides, pineapple finial to the top, and stands on brass ball feet.
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fig 1. An ebonised William IV bracket clock featuring brass inlays, a pineapple finial, lion mask side handles, ball feet, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals signed J. Bull Bedford.
fig 1. William IV Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Bull of Bedford

The clock has an eight inch painted dish dial with Roman numerals and the makers name -

J Bull

Bedford

The movement is a five pillar, twin fusee, eight day duration which strikes the hours on a bell, with pull repeat action. The pendulum has top adjustment and a holdfast.

fig 2. An ebonised William IV bracket clock featuring brass inlays, a pineapple finial, lion mask side handles, ball feet, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals signed J. Bull Bedford.
fig 2. William IV Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Bull of Bedford

The movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 49 cm (19 ¼ inches)

Width - 28.5 cm (11 ¼ inches)

Depth - 17.5 cm (7 inches)

Circa - 1835

John Bull & Co have a 200 year history in the town of Bedford for being independent jewellers and watchmakers. John Bull was born in 1802 and he founded a small jeweller's and silversmith's business in Bedford in 1825. John Bull is listed as manufacture of firearms, watches, clocks and optical instruments in trade directories.

fig 3. An ebonised William IV bracket clock featuring brass inlays, a pineapple finial, lion mask side handles, ball feet, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals signed J. Bull Bedford.
fig 3. William IV Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Bull of Bedford

Upon his death in 1870, his two sons, Richard and Thomas, took over the business. They demolished the old building and built a new one, with the now famous projecting clock surmounted with the golden bull, which is still there today.

fig 4. An ebonised William IV bracket clock featuring brass inlays, a pineapple finial, lion mask side handles, ball feet, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals signed J. Bull Bedford.
fig 4. William IV Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Bull of Bedford

Richard became mayor of Bedford in 1870 and donated to the town the ceremonial gold chain still worn by the current mayor. Thomas financed the installation of the town hall's carillon bells, which played tunes every hour.

fig 5. An ebonised William IV bracket clock featuring brass inlays, a pineapple finial, lion mask side handles, ball feet, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals signed J. Bull Bedford.
fig 5. William IV Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Bull of Bedford

Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

fig 6. An ebonised William IV bracket clock featuring brass inlays, a pineapple finial, lion mask side handles, ball feet, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals signed J. Bull Bedford.
fig 6. William IV Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Bull of Bedford

This item will be delivered by a trustworthy carrier and we aim to deliver within two weeks of purchase, but please allow three weeks. We use smaller carrier companies which take a bit longer but we would rather your item arrives at your door safely. Like our small items, our larger items are packaged well and protected.

All of our items can be collected.

View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this William IV Bracket Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188716
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An ebonised William IV bracket clock featuring brass inlays, a pineapple finial, lion mask side handles, ball feet, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals signed J. Bull Bedford.
William IV Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Bull of Bedford
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An ebonised William IV bracket clock featuring brass inlays, a pineapple finial, lion mask side handles, ball feet, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals signed J. Bull Bedford.
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William IV clocks, produced roughly between 1830 and 1837, represent a stylistic bridge between the Regency period and the Early Victorian era. Horological designs from this timeframe typically feature clean architectural silhouettes, dark ebonised or mahogany cases, brass inlays, and classical motifs such as pineapple finials and lion mask handles.

English bracket clocks from the early 19th century were primarily constructed from fruitwood or oak frames veneered with ebonised timber, mahogany, or rosewood. Case decoration frequently incorporated cast brass moldings, fretwork side panels, silvered or painted dials, and brass movement plates.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct construction details such as hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass hardware displaying subtle oxidisation, and a maker signature on the dial or movement plate. Original fusee movements will show signs of hand-lathed gears and hand-engraved backplates rather than modern machine stamping.

An ebonised bracket clock provides visual weight when placed centrally on a marble mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard top, or within a tailored bookcase alcove. Pairing the high-contrast black and brass finishes against textured neutral backdrops creates a refined focal point in traditional or eclectic spaces.

Dust the ebonised wood case gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid polishes that can damage the black finish. Brass mounts should be kept free of damp environments to prevent uncontrolled verdigris, and the mechanical movement should be serviced by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.
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