Geo IV Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock

19th century

Sold by Cross Antiques

Description

A smart Geo IV mahogany Bracket Clock by Barraud, London. Barraud were a family of clockmakers operating in London from 1727 to 1880. This clock probably dates from around 1830.

The good quality mahogany case has an arched top with folding carrying handle. It has fluted chamfered columns with brass inlay. To the sides are silk lined brass fishscale patern panels and it stands on brass bracket feet.

The good quality twin fusee movement strikes the hours on a bell. It has a strike / silent selector at 12 o'clock and a pull repeat. It has nice thick plates decorativly engraved on the back. It has its original pendulum and travel clamp.

The case is in good condition and a nice colour. The movement is in good working order and keeping good time. The dial has some crazing and a small area of touching up.

The maximum dimesions are:

39cm (15.5") high excluding handle

32cm (12.5") wide

18cm (7") deep

Free local delivery and setup (60mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Declaration

Cross Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA890883

Description

A smart Geo IV mahogany Bracket Clock by Barraud, London. Barraud were a family of clockmakers operating in London from 1727 to 1880. This clock probably dates from around 1830.

The good quality mahogany case has an arched top with folding carrying handle. It has fluted chamfered columns with brass inlay. To the sides are silk lined brass fishscale patern panels and it stands on brass bracket feet.

fig 1. Geo IV Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock

The good quality twin fusee movement strikes the hours on a bell. It has a strike / silent selector at 12 o'clock and a pull repeat. It has nice thick plates decorativly engraved on the back. It has its original pendulum and travel clamp.

fig 2. Geo IV Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock

The case is in good condition and a nice colour. The movement is in good working order and keeping good time. The dial has some crazing and a small area of touching up.

The maximum dimesions are:

39cm (15.5") high excluding handle

32cm (12.5") wide

18cm (7") deep