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Large Triple Fusee Bracket Boardroom Musical Clock
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Large Triple Fusee Bracket Boardroom Musical Clock

19th century
Description

Large Walnut Triple Fusee Boardroom Musical Bracket Clock.

Magnificent Large Basket Top Figured walnut Triple Chain Fusee Bracket Boardroom Musical Clock,.

Decorated with brass,ormolu filigree mounts that chimes the quarters and hours on a choice of 8 or 4 graduated bells.

(Also has chime silent lever)

Silvered chapter ring on exquisitely engraved face.

The massive 8 day duration chain driven triple fusee movement is of the finest quality typical of the time and strikes the hours on a coiled gong, top micrometer regulation for the pendulum with transit lock.

It has been recently serviced and works perfectly.

Circa 1860

23ins x 14.5 ins x 10ins

Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Triple Fusee Bracket Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 07001478
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Triple chain-driven fusee movement with nest of bells: substantial late Victorian mechanism.
Engraved gilt dial centre with silvered chapter ring: fine clockmaking from the period.
Cast brass basket top, masks and finials: popular mid-to-late 19th-century revival styling.
Slotted steel screws and pinned pillars throughout: original assembly methods before modern fixings.
Even surface ageing across brass plates: decades of natural oxidisation without artificial staining.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA857354
Dealers Notes

Delivery and Insurance to most parts of UK and Ireland is included in price.

Description
Large Walnut Triple Fusee Boardroom Musical Bracket Clock.

Magnificent Large Basket Top Figured walnut Triple Chain Fusee Bracket Boardroom Musical Clock,.

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Decorated with brass,ormolu filigree mounts that chimes the quarters and hours on a choice of 8 or 4 graduated bells.
David Wolfenden Antiques
fig 1. An ornate wooden triple fusee bracket clock featuring decorative gilt-brass mounts, a silvered chapter ring, and a pierced basket top with a brass carrying handle.
fig 1. Large Triple Fusee Bracket Boardroom Musical Clock

(Also has chime silent lever)

Silvered chapter ring on exquisitely engraved face.

The massive 8 day duration chain driven triple fusee movement is of the finest quality typical of the time and strikes the hours on a coiled gong, top micrometer regulation for the pendulum with transit lock.

It has been recently serviced and works perfectly.

Circa 1860

23ins x 14.5 ins x 10ins

Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this Triple Fusee Bracket Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07001478
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Triple chain-driven fusee movement with nest of bells: substantial late Victorian mechanism.
Engraved gilt dial centre with silvered chapter ring: fine clockmaking from the period.
Cast brass basket top, masks and finials: popular mid-to-late 19th-century revival styling.
Slotted steel screws and pinned pillars throughout: original assembly methods before modern fixings.
Even surface ageing across brass plates: decades of natural oxidisation without artificial staining.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA857354
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Archive I An ornate wooden triple fusee bracket clock featuring decorative gilt-brass mounts, a silvered chapter ring, and a pierced basket top with a brass carrying handle.

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David Wolfenden Antiques

David Wolfenden Antiques
Telephone 028 94 429498 or 07768 128 800
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Antrim
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT41 2JT
United Kingdom
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An ornate wooden triple fusee bracket clock featuring decorative gilt-brass mounts, a silvered chapter ring, and a pierced basket top with a brass carrying handle.
Large Triple Fusee Bracket Boardroom Musical Clock
Ref: SA857354
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Ormolu, Silvered Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced basket top, Ormolu mounts, Silvered chapter ring, Brass finials
  • SizeH 58.5 cm (23 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This large Victorian bracket clock is a nineteenth-century timepiece designed in a gentleman's library style. Constructed from figured walnut with warm brown tones, it incorporates extensive cast brass, ormolu filigree mounts, and polished brass finials. The rectangular timber case stands on four ornate scroll feet and features a pierced basket top surmounted by a sculptural carrying handle. A square dial framed by elaborate gilt corner spandrels encloses a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and finely worked black hands. Subsidiary engravings detail the gilded brass face behind the glass panel. Architectural mouldings wrap around the base and upper tiers, complemented by figural side mounts and key escutcheons set into the timber panels. Measuring 58.5 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep, this substantial horological piece commands attention. Positioned upon a prominent mantelpiece or a dedicated boardroom surface, the clock brings traditional character to an interior setting. The mechanical movement drives the display through an eight-day chain mechanism, chiming the hours and quarters while housing a silent lever and a transit lock mechanism. The polished timber surfaces reflect ambient light, highlighting the natural figuring of the wood grain against the metallic mounts. The hinged front door allows access to the dial, while the side panels complete the fully enclosed wooden housing. Natural aging remains visible in the subtle patina across the metal surfaces and the warm warmth of the polished walnut body.

FAQs

A bracket clock is a spring-driven clock originally designed to sit on a matching wall bracket or surface. Triple fusee models contain three distinct gear trains powered by fusee cones, enabling the clock to keep time, strike the hours, and play musical melodies or chimes across multiple bells.

Cabinetmakers used high-grade hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or ebonised fruitwood for the outer casing. Movements and decorative accents were constructed from cast brass, gilded bronze ormolu, and steel, typically paired with an etched or silvered brass dial face.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut gears, natural oxidisation on internal brass surfaces, and original fusee chains or gut lines. Matching signatures or markings across the backplate, dial, and casing also help confirm that the components belong together.

Positioning an ornate clock atop a neutral marble fireplace mantelpiece or a minimalist wooden sideboard creates a strong visual centrepiece. The contrast between intricate brass detailing and clean, contemporary walls highlights the historical craftsmanship.

The mechanical movement requires professional cleaning and lubrication by a qualified horologist every five to seven years. The outer wooden case should be dusted with a microfibre cloth and protected from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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