What materials were traditionally used in Georgian bracket clock construction?

Georgian bracket clocks typically feature ebonised wood or mahogany cases, brass fittings, steel arbors, fusee movements, and engraved brass or silvered dials.

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Giant Bracket Clock by Widenham of London

Name: Giant Bracket Clock by Widenham of London
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1234493
Price: 7250 GBP
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19th century

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Description

An unusual giant ebonised bracket clock by this Clockmaker to the Admiralty

Featuring an 8 day double fusee movement striking the hours on a bell and repeating at will. The movement is in working order but will require a full overhaul and service before delivery. It will then be guaranteed for 3 years.

The silvered brass dial is currently in an ‘as found’ condition. This could be re-silvered as required.

The ebonised case is a giant version of the typically smaller 4 glass library case, which were made in large numbers around this period.

An unusual example

Note: Richard Widenham was a very fine maker and noted particularly for his chronometers winning the Admiralty Premium Trials in 1824. He worked at 6 East Street, Clerkenwell between 1830-35 and afterwards at 15 Lombard Street.

He subsequently advertised as 'Watchmaker to the Hon. Board of Admiralty. It’s quite possible that this clock may have been made for perhaps an Officer in the Admiralty or indeed for the actual Admiralty offices in London.

Physical Dimensions

Height

38cm (14.96")

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P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Antique Ebonised Bracket Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1234493

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Description

An unusual giant ebonised bracket clock by this Clockmaker to the Admiralty

Featuring an 8 day double fusee movement striking the hours on a bell and repeating at will. The movement is in working order but will require a full overhaul and service before delivery. It will then be guaranteed for 3 years.

The silvered brass dial is currently in an ‘as found’ condition. This could be re-silvered as required.

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The ebonised case is a giant version of the typically smaller 4 glass library case, which were made in large numbers around this period.

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

An unusual example

Note: Richard Widenham was a very fine maker and noted particularly for his chronometers winning the Admiralty Premium Trials in 1824. He worked at 6 East Street, Clerkenwell between 1830-35 and afterwards at 15 Lombard Street.

He subsequently advertised as 'Watchmaker to the Hon. Board of Admiralty. It’s quite possible that this clock may have been made for perhaps an Officer in the Admiralty or indeed for the actual Admiralty offices in London.

Physical Dimensions

Height

38cm (14.96")

Date of Manufacture

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Antique Ebonised Bracket Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1234493

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An ebonised wooden bracket clock featuring a square silvered dial with Roman numerals, fine corner engraving, and a stepped plinth base.

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Giant Bracket Clock by Widenham of London

Originating in seventeenth-century England, a bracket clock is a compact weight or spring-driven table clock designed to sit on a wall bracket, mantelpiece, or sideboard.

Authentic pieces feature hand-engraved maker signatures on the dial or backplate, square or arched silvered dials, brass fusee movements, and heavy timber casing with keyholes.

Position the clock centrally on a dark wood sideboard, marble fireplace mantelpiece, or inside a library bookcase to create a focal point against contemporary neutral walls.

Keep the clock away from direct heat sources and dampness, dust the case with a dry lint-free cloth, and ensure the mechanical movement is serviced by a horologist every five to seven years.

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