Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Georgian Lancet Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.
This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.
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.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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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.
