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George Wadham, Bath Triple Fusee Bells Bracket/table Clock
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George Wadham, Bath Triple Fusee Bells Bracket/table Clock

19th century
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A very impressive Victorian triple fusee bracket clock by George Wadham of Bath. A Victorian Gothic designed rosewood case of larger proportions with an arched pediment. Graduated relief carving to the base panel and side columns. The original carved wooden finials to the pediment. Side glass apertures showing the mechanism. A floral scrolled silvered engraved dial with a strike/silent lever to the top and blued steel hands.

A superbly engineered triple fusee mechanism striking the quarters on a rack of bells and the hours. The original pendulum transportation lock and crank winding key. Circa 1850.

George Wadham of Bath worked in Milsom Street and Bridge Street from 1846-1878.

Height 25" / 64cms Width 17" / 43cms Depth 10" / 26cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We personally set up and deliver in the U.K. Please contact us for a quote. We can send you a Whatsapp video in more detail and to hear the bells. We are members of the British Clockmakers and Watchmakers Guild

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Gothic Revival Bracket Clock to the Victorian era.

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A very impressive Victorian triple fusee bracket clock by George Wadham of Bath. A Victorian Gothic designed rosewood case of larger proportions with an arched pediment. Graduated relief carving to the base panel and side columns. The original carved wooden finials to the pediment. Side glass apertures showing the mechanism.
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A floral scrolled silvered engraved dial with a strike/silent lever to the top and blued steel hands.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
fig 1. A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. George Wadham, Bath Triple Fusee Bells Bracket/table Clock

A superbly engineered triple fusee mechanism striking the quarters on a rack of bells and the hours. The original pendulum transportation lock and crank winding key. Circa 1850.

George Wadham of Bath worked in Milsom Street and Bridge Street from 1846-1878.

fig 2. A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals.
fig 2. George Wadham, Bath Triple Fusee Bells Bracket/table Clock

Height 25" / 64cms Width 17" / 43cms Depth 10" / 26cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We personally set up and deliver in the U.K. Please contact us for a quote. We can send you a Whatsapp video in more detail and to hear the bells. We are members of the British Clockmakers and Watchmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Gothic Revival Bracket Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232760
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals.
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Archive I A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals.

George Wadham, Bath Triple Fusee Bells Bracket/table Clock

Archive II A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View II
Archive III A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View III
Archive IV A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View IV
Archive V A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View V
Archive VI A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View VI
Archive VII A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View VII
Archive VIII A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View VIII
Archive IX A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View IX
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Telephone 0117 956 5281
Location
Bristol
United Kingdom
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 134
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A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals.
George Wadham, Bath Triple Fusee Bells Bracket/Table Clock
Ref: SA1232760
A carved oak Gothic Revival bracket clock featuring pointed arch cresting, turned finials, blind tracery details, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectBracket Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPointed arch cresting, Blind tracery, Turned finials, Carved arcading

This Victorian Gothic Revival bracket clock has a warm brown oak case with graduated relief carving on the base panel and side columns, an arched pediment with original carved wooden finials, and side glass apertures. The dial includes floral scrolled engraving, Roman numerals, a strike/silent lever at the top, and blued steel hands, while the base features carved arcading and blind tracery details. It measures 64 cm in height, 43 cm in width, and 26 cm in depth. Suitable for placement on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or large table in a living room, study, or hallway, this clock functions as a practical timepiece and a decorative focal point. It operates with a triple fusee mechanism and strikes the quarters and hours, anchoring traditional period interiors or adding architectural interest to contemporary rooms.

A fusee bracket clock is a spring-driven mechanical clock featuring a cone-shaped pulley system designed to equalise the torque exerted by the mainspring as it unwinds. Originating in the 17th century, these clocks were traditionally placed on matching wall brackets or tabletops to ensure consistent timekeeping accuracy.

Victorian Gothic clocks are typically constructed from solid timbers such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, decorated with architectural carvings including tracery, pointed arches, and finials. Internal movements rely on heavy brass plates, steel arbors, and fusee barrels connected via wire cables or chains.

Authentic period examples feature hand-engraved brass or silvered dials, thick brass movement plates, un-plated steel arbors, and hand-cut dovetail joinery within the timber casing. Markings from maker names or provincial origins on the dial dial face further confirm period origin.

A Gothic Revival bracket clock acts as an architectural focal point when positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or library desk. Setting the carved timber silhouette against muted walls or moody dark backdrops emphasises its carved geometric details.

Mechanical table clocks require professional horological servicing every five to seven years to clean, re-oil, and adjust the movement gears. Timber cases should be kept away from direct heat sources and dusted with a dry cloth, using microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the finish.
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