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18th Century London 'Verge' Bracket Clock by John Rapton of London
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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18th Century London 'Verge' Bracket Clock by John Rapton of London

18th century
Description

A fine quality and original George III mahogany BRACKET CLOCK from the third quarter of the 18th century.

The case of "bell-top" design features a brass carrying handle to the top; pierced fretwork corners to the front door; fine mouldings and original solid mahogany feet. The 8-day movement, with its finely engraved backplate, retains its original verge escapement, striking hours on a bell and repeating hours at will.

The dial is very fine, with cast spandrels; original blued steel hands; date aperture above "VI" and "Strike/ Silent" control in the arch. Engraved signature to the shaped cartouche: John Rapton LONDON. 18ins high (excl handle).

Physical Dimensions
Height
45.8cm (18.03")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Georgian Verge Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.

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SA619726
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A fine quality and original George III mahogany BRACKET CLOCK from the third quarter of the 18th century.
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The case of "bell-top" design features a brass carrying handle to the top; pierced fretwork corners to the front door; fine mouldings and original solid mahogany feet.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The 8-day movement, with its finely engraved backplate, retains its original verge escapement, striking hours on a bell and repeating hours at will.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century mahogany bracket clock featuring a brass carrying handle, arched glass door, and silvered brass dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. 18th Century London 'Verge' Bracket Clock by John Rapton of London

The dial is very fine, with cast spandrels; original blued steel hands; date aperture above "VI" and "Strike/ Silent" control in the arch. Engraved signature to the shaped cartouche: John Rapton LONDON. 18ins high (excl handle).

Height
45.8cm (18.03")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
17.8cm (7.01")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Georgian Verge Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA619726
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341/PFK
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An eighteenth-century mahogany bracket clock featuring a brass carrying handle, arched glass door, and silvered brass dial with Roman numerals.
18TH CENTURY LONDON 'VERGE' BRACKET CLOCK by John Rapton of London
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An eighteenth-century mahogany bracket clock featuring a brass carrying handle, arched glass door, and silvered brass dial with Roman numerals.
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A Georgian bracket clock is a portable timepiece housed in a timber case, usually mahogany or walnut, designed during the eighteenth century. They feature fusee movements, often with verge or anchor escapements, brass dials, and ornate carrying handles on top.

These clocks were constructed using solid and veneered woods such as mahogany, oak, or fruitwood, alongside cast brass for decorative spandrels, dial plates, and handles. The clockworks utilize steel pinions, brass plates, and silvered brass chapter rings.

Authenticity is verified by inspecting the movement design, checking for genuine crown wheel verge escapements, hand-engraved dial details, period-appropriate maker signatures, and natural age-related wear on the movement plates and timber casing.

An antique bracket clock creates a focal point when placed on a minimalist mantelpiece, a contemporary sideboard, or a library bookcase. Combining historic horology with clean architectural lines balances traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Mechanical clocks require level placement on a stable surface and regular professional servicing every five to seven years. The timber case should be kept away from direct heat sources and maintained with natural beeswax polish.
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