19th Cent Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock 19th Century

Name: 19th Cent Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA943701
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMantel Clocks
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBrass ball feet, Fluted frieze, Brass finial, Roman numeral dial
SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This nineteenth-century Regency mantel clock is made of dark brown mahogany with ebony decoration, a brass ball finial, and original brass ball feet. The piece has a fluted frieze, a white enameled dial with black Roman numerals, black moon hands, and the signature "W. CARPENTER LONDON" on the face. The case displays minor knocks and marks from age and use, alongside touch-ins on the dial. The maximum dimensions are 47 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 17 cm deep. Placing this clock on a mantelpiece in a gentleman's library or a study provides both a working timepiece and a traditional decorative accent. The dark timber and classic design integrate easily with classic wood furniture and traditional interior settings.

FAQs

A fusee bracket clock is a spring-driven mechanical timepiece that utilises a cone-shaped pulley system, known as a fusee, to regulate power delivery from the mainspring as it unwinds. Originally designed during the 17th to 19th centuries, these clocks were intended to sit on a dedicated wall bracket or flat surface.

Nineteenth-century bracket clocks commonly feature solid wood or veneered cases made from mahogany, walnut, or rosewood. Internal movements are constructed from brass and steel, while exterior decorative elements often incorporate cast brass handles, feet, bezels, and painted steel or brass dials.

Authentic 19th-century fusee clocks feature a stepped conical brass movement visible within the casing, chain or gut drive lines, hand-cut brass gears, and original winding arbors. Dial markings frequently include maker signatures alongside regional origin names etched or painted directly on the surface.

An antique bracket clock functions effectively as a focal point when placed atop a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or study desk. Pairing warm timber tones with surrounding structured items such as framed botanical prints or brass accents creates balance within contemporary or traditional schemes.

To preserve a fusee clock, keep the movement clean and dry in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct heat sources. Mechanical movements require periodic lubrication and servicing by a professional horologist every five to seven years to ensure continuous operational accuracy.

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