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William IV Rosewood Bracket Clock by Barber & North of York
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William IV Rosewood Bracket Clock by Barber & North of York

19th century
Description

A superb William IV rosewood bracket clock with Gothic style case and cluster columns to the front finished with brass capitals. The case has an inset panel with brass moulding to the front, architectural mouldings and gadroon and leaf carving to the top, finished with brass pineapple finial. There are brass sound frets to the sides of the case and it stands on brass ball feet.

The clock has a 7 inch painted dish dial with the makers name

Barber & North

York

The backplate is also engraved with the makers name. The movement is a five pillar, twin fusee with pull repeat action striking on a bell, and strike-silent function.

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

Height - 57 cm (22 ½ inches)

Width - 29 cm (11 ½ inches)

Depth - 20.5 cm (8 inches)

Circa - 1835

James Barber & William North established their partnership around 1835 - 1847 and had a silversmith, watchmakers and jewellery business on Coney Street in York.

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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
57cm (22.44")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1220744
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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.

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Description
A superb William IV rosewood bracket clock with Gothic style case and cluster columns to the front finished with brass capitals.
The case has an inset panel with brass moulding to the front, architectural mouldings and gadroon and leaf carving to the top, finished with brass pineapple finial.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

There are brass sound frets to the sides of the case and it stands on brass ball feet.

fig 1. A dark rosewood William IV bracket clock featuring a gothic arch top, brass finials, brass feet, and a white dial signed Barber and North of York.
fig 1. William IV Rosewood Bracket Clock by Barber & North of York

The clock has a 7 inch painted dish dial with the makers name

Barber & North

York

The backplate is also engraved with the makers name. The movement is a five pillar, twin fusee with pull repeat action striking on a bell, and strike-silent function.

fig 2. A dark rosewood William IV bracket clock featuring a gothic arch top, brass finials, brass feet, and a white dial signed Barber and North of York.
fig 2. William IV Rosewood Bracket Clock by Barber & North of York

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

Height - 57 cm (22 ½ inches)

Width - 29 cm (11 ½ inches)

Depth - 20.5 cm (8 inches)

Circa - 1835

James Barber & William North established their partnership around 1835 - 1847 and had a silversmith, watchmakers and jewellery business on Coney Street in York.

fig 3. A dark rosewood William IV bracket clock featuring a gothic arch top, brass finials, brass feet, and a white dial signed Barber and North of York.
fig 3. William IV Rosewood Bracket Clock by Barber & North of York

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 4. A dark rosewood William IV bracket clock featuring a gothic arch top, brass finials, brass feet, and a white dial signed Barber and North of York.
fig 4. William IV Rosewood Bracket Clock by Barber & North of York

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
57cm (22.44")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220744
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A dark rosewood William IV bracket clock featuring a gothic arch top, brass finials, brass feet, and a white dial signed Barber and North of York.
William IV Rosewood Bracket Clock by Barber & North of York
Ref: SA1220744
A dark rosewood William IV bracket clock featuring a gothic arch top, brass finials, brass feet, and a white dial signed Barber and North of York.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A William IV bracket clock is a spring-driven table timepiece manufactured in Britain during the reign of King William IV between 1830 and 1837. These clocks represent a transitional horological era, combining refined late Georgian proportions with early Victorian Gothic and architectural embellishments.

These clocks were typically constructed using rich timber veneers such as rosewood or mahogany laid over an oak carcass. External detailing often incorporates brass inlay, gilt-brass pineapple finials, cast brass feet, glass apertures, and an enamelled or painted cream dial plate.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut brass gears, spring fusee movements, dial plates often bearing historical maker signatures, natural wood oxidisation inside the case, and period-appropriate hand-carved mouldings rather than modern machine trims.

Position the clock as a central focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, a mahogany sideboard, or an executive desk. The dark wood and brass details pair well with classic panelling, deep paint shades, or neutral stone backgrounds.

Keep the timber case away from direct sunlight and heat sources to protect the rosewood veneer from drying or cracking. Dust the exterior gently with a dry microfibre cloth and arrange for a qualified horologist to clean and oil the mechanical movement every five years.
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