Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Georgian Lancet Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.
The original convex painted Roman dial signed Desbois & Wheeler, Gray’s Inn Passage, retaining its original surface with attractive age-related craquelure, fitted with original style steel hands and strike/silent selection to the arch.
The clock remains in good working order.
A highly decorative and superior quality Regency bracket clock combining refined Gothic architectural design with an excellent original movement and desirable repeat mechanism.
Height: 53cm
Width: 34cm
Depth: 24cm
London, circa 1810–1820
Condition Report
Presented in good antique condition and good working order.
The mahogany case retains a rich colour and pleasing original patina with light age-related wear, small surface marks and minor historic imperfections consistent with period.
Ebony stringing, mouldings, lion-mask handles and gilt brass paw feet all appear original and well preserved.
The original convex painted dial displays characteristic age-related craquelure and minor surface wear consistent with authenticity and age.
The twin fusee movement appears original to the clock and is engraved by the maker. Repeat mechanism and strike/silent selection present. Movement running well at time of posting, though as with all antique clocks, long-term accuracy and servicing intervals cannot be guaranteed .
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Georgian Lancet Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.
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Georgian Period Lancet-top Bracket Clock by the Noted London Makers Desbois & Wheeler of Gray’s Inn Passage, Dating to Circa 1810–1820.
