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Regency Brass Mounted Striking Mahogany Bracket Clock by James Mccabe of Royal Exchange London No. 1886

Name: Regency Brass Mounted Striking Mahogany Bracket Clock by James Mccabe of Royal Exchange London No. 1886
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA853784
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James McCabe of Royal Exchange, London. Numbered 1886.

A fine mahogany case with brass pineapple finial to the shallow pyramid capped tablet upstand, over slender cavetto cornice, fluted frieze and brass fillet bordered quadrant panel infill around the dial, the sides with foliate decorated brass rosette ring handles over brass fish scale rectangular sound frets. The rear with rectangular glazed door, on moulded skirt base with conforming fluted band to upper margin and brass ball feet.

The 8-inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial further signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, LONDON, 1886 with finely blued steel moon hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel.

The five pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement, using a rack and snail striking system with shouldered plates and anchor escapement, regulated by lenticular bob pendulum. The backplate signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange London over engraved serial number 1886 and pendulum holdfast bracket.

Provenance: Purchased from Asprey, London, 21st October 1987 for £4,400.

James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name, he was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker’s Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into short lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker’s Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 19 ¾ ” or 50cm (Top of finial)

CIRCA. 1825

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock to the Regency era.

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Description

James McCabe of Royal Exchange, London. Numbered 1886.

A fine mahogany case with brass pineapple finial to the shallow pyramid capped tablet upstand, over slender cavetto cornice, fluted frieze and brass fillet bordered quadrant panel infill around the dial, the sides with foliate decorated brass rosette ring handles over brass fish scale rectangular sound frets.

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The rear with rectangular glazed door, on moulded skirt base with conforming fluted band to upper margin and brass ball feet.

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fig 1. An antique Regency mahogany bracket clock featuring a brass-mounted architectural case, pineapple finial, and white painted dial with Roman numerals. — fig 1. Regency Brass Mounted Striking Mahogany Bracket Clock by James Mccabe of Royal Exchange London No. 1886

The 8-inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial further signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, LONDON, 1886 with finely blued steel moon hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel.

The five pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement, using a rack and snail striking system with shouldered plates and anchor escapement, regulated by lenticular bob pendulum. The backplate signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange London over engraved serial number 1886 and pendulum holdfast bracket.

Provenance: Purchased from Asprey, London, 21st October 1987 for £4,400.

James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name, he was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker’s Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into short lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker’s Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 19 ¾ ” or 50cm (Top of finial)

CIRCA. 1825

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

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SA853784

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Archive II

A Regency bracket clock is a portable timepiece produced during the British Regency era, typically featuring sophisticated cabinetmaking, classical architectural motifs, and high-precision mechanical movements housed in fine timbers such as mahogany.

These clocks are traditionally constructed from solid and veneered timbers like mahogany, accented with cast brass mounts, fretted sound panels, painted convex dials, and complex spring-driven brass fusee movements.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery, hand-engraved maker signatures on the dial or backplate, original fire-gilt brass mounts, matching serial numbers on the movement and case, and natural age-related patina on the timber and dial.

A bracket clock serves as a focal point when placed on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or executive desk, adding architectural weight and traditional craftsmanship that contrasts effectively with minimalist contemporary decor.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and damp environments to protect the wood veneer and dial. The mechanical movement should be professionally serviced every three to five years by a qualified horologist.

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