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19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock Fusee Movement. Spurge Dunmow
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19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock Fusee Movement. Spurge Dunmow

19th century
Sold 18 October 2026 · Rams Head Antiques
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This is a good 19th century bracket clock with a quality fusee movement and anchor escapement in full working order dating from around 1840. The clock is signed Spurge Dunmow to the convex dial that is painted with Roman numerals. The case has carved mahogany detailing and is raised on attractive gadrooned ball feet. This has brass side decoration in the form of lions masks with ringed carrying handles.

The clock runs for eight days keeping good time and has the original winging key.

The clock measures 33 cms high by 17 deep by 23 wide.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock to the 1850s.

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This is a good 19th century bracket clock with a quality fusee movement and anchor escapement in full working order dating from around 1840. The clock is signed Spurge Dunmow to the convex dial that is painted with Roman numerals. The case has carved mahogany detailing and is raised on attractive gadrooned ball feet. This has brass side decoration in the form of lions masks with ringed carrying handles.

The clock runs for eight days keeping good time and has the original winging key.

The clock measures 33 cms high by 17 deep by 23 wide.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock to the 1850s.

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A 19th-century mahogany bracket clock featuring a carved curved pediment, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, side ring handles, and carved bracket feet. SOLD18 OCT 26
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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany bracket clock featuring a carved curved pediment, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, side ring handles, and carved bracket feet. SOLD18 OCT 26

19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock Fusee Movement. Spurge Dunmow

Archive II A 19th-century mahogany bracket clock featuring a carved curved pediment, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, side ring handles, and carved bracket feet. View II
Archive III A 19th-century mahogany bracket clock featuring a carved curved pediment, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, side ring handles, and carved bracket feet. View III
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A 19th-century mahogany bracket clock featuring a carved curved pediment, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, side ring handles, and carved bracket feet.
19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock Fusee Movement. Spurge Dunmow
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A 19th-century mahogany bracket clock featuring a carved curved pediment, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, side ring handles, and carved bracket feet.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsCarved cresting, Roman numerals, Side ring handles, Carved bracket feet

This nineteenth-century Victorian bracket clock displays a rich brown mahogany finish with brass side ring handles mounted on lion masks. The arched case features a carved curved pediment with a carved cresting motif, a repeating gadrooned moulding above the base, and four carved bracket feet. A convex white circular dial sits behind glass within a brass bezel, displaying black Roman numerals and the signature Spurge Dunmow. The mechanical movement includes a winding key positioned on the side. The clock measures 33 cm high by 23 cm wide by 17 cm deep. Placed on a mantelpiece or desk in a gentleman's library, study or living room, the clock keeps time while adding traditional Victorian style to an interior. The mahogany case contrasts with the white dial, while the brass hardware and carved detailing provide functional display value for daily use or collection.

FAQs

A fusee bracket clock is a traditional English timekeeping instrument housing a mechanical movement driven by a cone-shaped pulley system called a fusee, which evens out the power delivery as the mainspring unwinds. Originally designed in the 17th century to sit on dedicated wall brackets or tables, these clocks became staples of 19th-century domestic interiors.

Nineteenth-century English bracket clocks were typically crafted using flame mahogany, walnut, or rosewood veneers over solid wood carcasses, paired with brass movements, glass bezels, and enamelled or painted dials.

Authentic 19th-century bracket clocks feature hand-cut gears, heavy brass movements with fusee mechanisms, hand-painted or enamelled dials, and cast brass hardware. Signs of genuine age include natural patina, slight wear around the winding arbours, and original movement keys.

Position an antique bracket clock centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece or atop a dark wood sideboard to create an architectural focal point. Contrast its rich mahogany tones against neutral walls, pairing it with modern artwork or understated glass vases.

Keep the mahogany case away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying or fading, wiping it occasionally with a soft cloth and beeswax polish. Ensure the mechanical movement is serviced every five to seven years by a professional horologist to maintain accurate timekeeping.
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