Late 18th Century English Bracket Clock (London, C. 1780)

18th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A well proportioned pad top bracket clock dating to the late 18th century. The pear wood break arch case has a pad top with a brass carrying handle, brass side frets and ogee bracket feet. The well engraved brass dial has a convex enamel centre dial with fine brass hands. Within the arch are two subsidiary dials one for a regulation rise and fall, the other for strike/silent. The movement has a nicely engraved backplate, and is signed by the original retailers, David Samuel, 43, Mansell Street, Goodmans Fields, London. It has an 8 day twin fusee movement that strikes the hours on a bell, and repeats at will with the repeat cord. The case and movement are stamped "Robson" who was the original maker. A James Robson of Covent Garden is listed in 1785.

This clock was retailed in the early 20th Century by Percy Webster, Author of English Domestic Clocks and others.

Current Condition

The case has been repolished, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

31.00cm wide 49.00cm high 20.00cm deep (12.20 inches wide 19.29 inches high 7.87 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

49cm (19.29")

Width

31cm (12.20")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA430980

Dealers Notes

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Description

A well proportioned pad top bracket clock dating to the late 18th century.

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The pear wood break arch case has a pad top with a brass carrying handle, brass side frets and ogee bracket feet.

Worboys Antiques

The well engraved brass dial has a convex enamel centre dial with fine brass hands. Within the arch are two subsidiary dials one for a regulation rise and fall, the other for strike/silent. The movement has a nicely engraved backplate, and is signed by the original retailers, David Samuel, 43, Mansell Street, Goodmans Fields, London. It has an 8 day twin fusee movement that strikes the hours on a bell, and repeats at will with the repeat cord. The case and movement are stamped "Robson" who was the original maker. A James Robson of Covent Garden is listed in 1785.

fig 1. Late 18th Century English Bracket Clock (London, c. 1780) — fig 1. Late 18th Century English Bracket Clock (London, C. 1780)

This clock was retailed in the early 20th Century by Percy Webster, Author of English Domestic Clocks and others.

Current Condition

The case has been repolished, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

31.00cm wide 49.00cm high 20.00cm deep (12.20 inches wide 19.29 inches high 7.87 inches deep)