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19th Century Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock. Webster Cornhill London
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19th Century Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock. Webster Cornhill London

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This is a good 19th century mahogany London bracket clock in full working order dating from around 1850. The clock has a fine quality, chain driven single fusee movement with anchor escapement that runs for eight days keeping good time. The clock is signed Webster Cornhill London to the dial and has carved detail to the case and lion masks with ringed side carrying handles and is raised on brass ball feet. This has its original winding key and the keys for the rear door and the glazed bezel.

The clock measures 31 cms high and is deep by wide.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20.

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

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This is a good 19th century mahogany London bracket clock in full working order dating from around 1850.
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The clock has a fine quality, chain driven single fusee movement with anchor escapement that runs for eight days keeping good time.
Rams Head Antiques

The clock is signed Webster Cornhill London to the dial and has carved detail to the case and lion masks with ringed side carrying handles and is raised on brass ball feet. This has its original winding key and the keys for the rear door and the glazed bezel.

The clock measures 31 cms high and is deep by 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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SA1212142
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A 19th-century mahogany fusee bracket clock with carved foliate cresting, a brass finial, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, and small brass ball feet.
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Archive I A 19th-century mahogany fusee bracket clock with carved foliate cresting, a brass finial, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, and small brass ball feet.

19th Century Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock. Webster Cornhill London

Archive II A 19th-century mahogany fusee bracket clock with carved foliate cresting, a brass finial, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, and small brass ball feet. View II
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Archive IV A 19th-century mahogany fusee bracket clock with carved foliate cresting, a brass finial, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, and small brass ball feet. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century mahogany fusee bracket clock with carved foliate cresting, a brass finial, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, and small brass ball feet. View V
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A 19th-century mahogany fusee bracket clock with carved foliate cresting, a brass finial, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, and small brass ball feet.
19th Century Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock. Webster Cornhill London
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A 19th-century mahogany fusee bracket clock with carved foliate cresting, a brass finial, a white circular dial with Roman numerals, and small brass ball feet.
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A fusee bracket clock is a spring-driven table clock that uses a cone-shaped pulley system, known as a fusee, to equalise the torque produced by the mainspring as it unwinds. Originating in the 17th century, these clocks were traditionally set upon a matching wall bracket or placed prominently on a mantelpiece.

These clocks are generally constructed with fine cabinet timbers, predominantly flame mahogany or walnut, surrounding a brass movement mechanism. Dials are usually painted iron, silvered brass, or enamelled, while decorative details frequently feature cast brass finials, feet, and bezels.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast brass plates inside the movement, gut or chain fusee drives, and authentic maker inscriptions painted or engraved on the dial or backplate. Hand-carved timber detailing and original winding key squares with natural wear consistent with age further confirm authenticity.

A bracket clock serves as a focal point on a marble fireplace mantel, a library bookcase, or a mahogany sideboard. Its rich wood tones and classic proportions provide visual weight in both traditional and transitional interior schemes.

Keep the timber casing away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking or drying of the wood. Mechanical movements should be wound steadily with the correct size key and professionally serviced by a horologist every five to seven years.
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