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Striking Bracket Clock
Finchingfield Antiques
for sale €3,803     $4,128
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Striking Bracket Clock

19th century
Description

Very unusual small

STRIKING

Mahogany

BRACKET CLOCK

Signed W.Clark, London.

C.1810 – 1820

The unusual dome top edged in ebony, having a design

(I can only guess at) of a key shape, issuing

foliate fronds, over further very fine inlaid ebony design.

The stepped base having sharply executed, reeded band

supported by barrel feet.

The sides bordered with ebony lines, cornered with

brass clover leaf & ebony dots. Over a conforming reeded

band & drum feet. The back door with brass sound fret.

The painted iron dial with Roman numerals & pierced

blued hands.

The 8 day twin fuse striking movement, having five knopped

pillars and very thick plates. The back cock matching the engraved

border and supporting brackets. The London pendulum

with matching engraving to the bob.

This clock has a restrained quality to it,

not unlike a Vulliamy.

Dimensions H 40cm W 24cm D 16 cm

Weight 7kilos

£3250.00

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Finchingfield Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bracket Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA920139
Dealers Internal Reference
ppj 50
Description
Very unusual small

STRIKING

Mahogany

BRACKET CLOCK

Signed W.Clark, London.

C.1810 – 1820

The unusual dome top edged in ebony, having a design

(I can only guess at) of a key shape, issuing

foliate fronds, over further very fine inlaid ebony design.

fig 1. An antique mahogany bracket clock featuring an arched top, inlaid woodwork, a white dial with Roman numerals signed W. Clark London, and brass bun feet.
fig 1. Striking Bracket Clock

The stepped base having sharply executed, reeded band

supported by barrel feet.

The sides bordered with ebony lines, cornered with

brass clover leaf & ebony dots. Over a conforming reeded

band & drum feet. The back door with brass sound fret.

fig 2. An antique mahogany bracket clock featuring an arched top, inlaid woodwork, a white dial with Roman numerals signed W. Clark London, and brass bun feet.
fig 2. Striking Bracket Clock

The painted iron dial with Roman numerals & pierced

blued hands.

The 8 day twin fuse striking movement, having five knopped

pillars and very thick plates. The back cock matching the engraved

border and supporting brackets. The London pendulum

with matching engraving to the bob.

This clock has a restrained quality to it,

not unlike a Vulliamy.

Dimensions H 40cm W 24cm D 16 cm

Weight 7kilos

£3250.00

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Finchingfield Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Bracket Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA920139
Dealers Internal Ref
ppj 50
Finchingfield Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2017
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Finchingfield Antiques Profile Page

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An antique mahogany bracket clock featuring an arched top, inlaid woodwork, a white dial with Roman numerals signed W. Clark London, and brass bun feet.
STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
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Bracket clocks originated in seventeenth-century England as spring-driven timepieces designed to sit on decorative wall brackets. By the Regency period in the early nineteenth century, horologists refined the design with lancet or arched mahogany cases, brass inlay, and striking movement mechanisms for placement on tables and mantlepieces.

Traditional bracket clocks typically feature cases crafted from flame mahogany, walnut, or ebony, often highlighted with brass frets, handles, and feet. Internal components comprise cast brass movements, steel gear trains, and painted or silvered dial plates protected by convex glass bezels.

Authentic period bracket clocks display hand-carved joinery, original brass bezel hinged mechanisms, and maker signatures engraved or painted on the dial plate. Examining the movement for hand-cut gear teeth, fusee mechanisms, and period-appropriate wear on the winding arbors helps confirm authenticity.

A bracket clock functions as a focal architectural accent on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or bookshelf. Combining dark wood horological pieces with neutral backdrops, brass accents, and structured ceramics balances traditional craftsmanship within modern transitional interiors.

Mechanical clocks require positioning on a level surface away from direct heat sources and moisture to prevent wood case warping. Internal mechanical movements should be professionally cleaned and lubricated by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.
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