Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock 19th Century

Name: London Fusee Library/table/mantel/bracket Clock. Leith of London.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA855310
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMantel Clocks
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsArched top, Brass handle, Fluted base, Roman numerals
SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This 1890 Regency bracket clock by LEITH of LONDON is a mahogany timepiece housed in a warm brown case with an arched top and an original French-polished finish showing age-related patina. The structure includes brass returns to the canted corners, a brass carrying handle on top, a fluted stepped base resting on brass bun feet, an ebonised applied moulding beneath the dial, and a cast brass bezel with convex glass. The white convex dial has black Roman numerals, nicely cut hands, and the signature "LEITH. LONDON". This clock is 24 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece sits neatly on a mantelpiece or shelf in a gentleman's library, study, or living room. It functions as a classic decorative and timekeeping accessory that brings traditional craftsmanship to surface placement in a domestic setting.

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A fusee bracket clock is a spring-driven portable timepiece utilising a conical pulley mechanism (the fusee) to equalise the power output from the mainspring as it unwinds. Popularised in Britain from the seventeenth through nineteenth centuries, these clocks were traditionally placed on wall brackets or mantels to serve as accurate room timepieces.

Traditional bracket clocks feature cases crafted from fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or ebony, highlighted with brass mounts, glass bezels, and cast feet. The internal movements consist of brass plates, steel gears, and a pendulum mechanism.

Authentic nineteenth-century English fusee clocks feature heavy brass plate movements, single or double fusee assemblies with steel wire or chain, and hand-engraved maker names on the dial or backplate. Case details include cast brass hardware, flame timber veneers, and period-appropriate joinery.

A mahogany bracket clock serves as a sophisticated focal point when positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, a library bookcase, or a mahogany console table. Pairing the rich timber and brass accents against neutral or muted walls provides a layered aesthetic in contemporary spaces.

Keep the clock positioned on a level surface away from direct sunlight, dampness, and severe temperature fluctuations. Winding should be performed regularly using a correctly fitted key, and internal mechanical movements should be professionally cleaned and lubricated by a horologist every five to seven years.

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