What is a Georgian bracket clock?

A Georgian bracket clock is a portable spring-driven timepiece originating in 18th-century England, originally designed to sit on a matching wall bracket or table.

What materials were traditionally used in Georgian bracket clock cases?

Cases were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as flame mahogany or walnut, often incorporating cast brass handles, brass frets, and glass panels.

How do you style a Georgian bracket clock in a modern interior?

Position the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a traditional library bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes.

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Webster, London Georgian Bracket/table Clock

Name: Webster, London Georgian Bracket/table Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227602
Price: 2850 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

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Description

A fine quality Georgian bracket/table clock by Richard Webster of London. An inverted bell top, flame mahogany case of good proportions. Brass edging to the opening front door dial and standing on brass feet. Brass fretwork to the case sides with silk backing. A concave brass bezel dial surround with convex glass. A silvered brass dial signed 'WEBSTER LONDON' with blued steel hands. A strike/silent to the top of the circular dial.

A fine quality, twin fusee mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Pull cord repeating. A beautifully engraved backplate to the mechanism signed 'Rich. Webster Exchange Alley London' within a cartouche. A glass back door showing the mechanism. A lovely original key. Circa 1790.

The maker, Richard Webster was a member of the famous clockmaking family, and worked at Exchange Alley, London 1787-1808. The case is of John Ellicott design.

Height (handle down) 19" / 49cms Width 11 1/2"/ 29cms Depth 7" / 18cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock 12 month guarantees which has been serviced to a high standard. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. On larger items we can personally deliver, please contact us for a quote & Worldwide shipping. We can send more photos on WhatsApp. We are members of the British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.

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fig 1. A Georgian flame mahogany bracket clock featuring a brass carrying handle, circular white dial with Roman numerals, and brass-backed side frets. — fig 1. Webster, London Georgian Bracket/table Clock

A fine quality, twin fusee mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Pull cord repeating. A beautifully engraved backplate to the mechanism signed 'Rich. Webster Exchange Alley London' within a cartouche. A glass back door showing the mechanism. A lovely original key. Circa 1790.

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The maker, Richard Webster was a member of the famous clockmaking family, and worked at Exchange Alley, London 1787-1808.

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The case is of John Ellicott design.

fig 2. A Georgian flame mahogany bracket clock featuring a brass carrying handle, circular white dial with Roman numerals, and brass-backed side frets. — fig 2. Webster, London Georgian Bracket/table Clock

Height (handle down) 19" / 49cms Width 11 1/2"/ 29cms Depth 7" / 18cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock 12 month guarantees which has been serviced to a high standard. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. On larger items we can personally deliver, please contact us for a quote & Worldwide shipping. We can send more photos on WhatsApp. We are members of the British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.

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Authentic examples feature heavy cast movements, hand-engraved maker signatures on the dial or backplate, traditional fusee mechanisms, and hand-cut joinery in the case.

Keep the timber case away from direct sunlight and heat sources, apply beeswax polish sparingly, and ensure the mechanical movement is serviced by a horologist every five years.

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