What is a brass bracket clock?

A brass bracket clock is a portable mechanical timepiece enclosed in a wooden case and ornamented with brass dials, handles, and mounts. These objects were originally designed to rest upon wall brackets or furniture surfaces. Such timepieces incorporate spring-driven movements and often feature striking or chiming capabilities. Their construction combines cabinetmaking skills with precision metalwork.

How do you wind a fusee movement?

Winding a fusee movement involves inserting a key into the dial or back door to tension the mainspring via the conical pulley. This action pulls the chain back onto the fusee cone. Careful handling during winding protects the delicate brass gear train and maintaining steady pressure prevents damage to the gut line or chain.

Where were bracket clocks placed?

Historical bracket clocks were placed on dedicated wall brackets to allow the sound of the bell to project clearly across the room. They also stood freely on mantels, tables, and chests of drawers. Their portable nature meant owners could move them between rooms as needed, utilising the brass carrying handle on top of the case.

How do you tell a Georgian clock from a Victorian one?

Georgian clocks typically feature simpler architectural mahogany cases with brass bracket feet and engraved brass dials. Their movements often rely on verge or early anchor escapements. Victorian examples frequently introduce richer veneers, more elaborate brass inlays, and varied dial styles including white enamel or silvered brass. Their casework often reflects heavier proportions and revival design influences.

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When you search for a brass bracket clock, you examine portable timepieces defined by metal mounts, dials, and carrying handles dating from the Georgian period to the twentieth century.

English Fusee Mantel Clock by Payne of London

19th century

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English Fusee Mantel Clock by Payne of London

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£4,650

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Antique Lancet Top Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Wilkinson Leicester Working

19th century

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Antique Lancet Top Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Wilkinson Leicester Working

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£675

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Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece

19th century

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Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece

From Chalfont Clocks

£16,185

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1900 - 1920

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Westminster-chime, Oak, Bracket Clock

From Masons Antiques

£495

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A Striking Mantel Clock by Luxor, in a Lapis Blue and Gilt Case

1940 - 1960

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A Striking Mantel Clock by Luxor, in a Lapis Blue and Gilt Case

From Chalfont Clocks

£1,700

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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock by Dent of London

19th century

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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock by Dent of London

From London City Antiques

£2,850

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19th century

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Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£1,995

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Library Clock in Satin Wood with Single Chain Fusee C. 1850

19th century

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Library Clock in Satin Wood with Single Chain Fusee C. 1850

From Finchingfield Antiques

£4,950

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18th century

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18th Century London 'Verge' Bracket Clock by John Rapton of London

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£5,750

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19th century

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Important Rosewood Bracket Clock

From Masons Antiques

£3,250

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Listings feature brass bracket clocks spanning the Georgian, Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian periods, housed in mahogany, rosewood, oak, and tortoiseshell.

19th century

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Christie of Perth Bracket Clock

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£1,250

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Victorian Ebonised Chimming Mantle Clock

19th century

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Victorian Ebonised Chimming Mantle Clock

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,800

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19th century

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Regency Pad Top Mahogany Bracket Clock

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£4,300

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Small Bracket or Table Clock by Perigal of London. Having a Mahogany Case and Silvered Dial.
circa 1790.

18th century

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Small Bracket or Table Clock by Perigal of London. Having a Mahogany Case and Silvered Dial. circa 1790.

From M. C. Taylor

£7,600

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Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Bracket Clock by J. Condliff Liverpool

19th century

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Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Bracket Clock by J. Condliff Liverpool

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£3,000

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Antique Regency Gilt and Patinated Mantel Clock with Single Chain Fusee Movement

19th century

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Antique Regency Gilt and Patinated Mantel Clock with Single Chain Fusee Movement

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£895

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Brass Bracket Clock

English Fusee Mantel Clock by Payne of London

Antique Lancet Top Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Wilkinson Leicester Working

Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece

Westminster-chime, Oak, Bracket Clock

A Striking Mantel Clock by Luxor, in a Lapis Blue and Gilt Case

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock by Dent of London

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Library Clock in Satin Wood with Single Chain Fusee C. 1850

18th Century London 'Verge' Bracket Clock by John Rapton of London

Important Rosewood Bracket Clock

Christie of Perth Bracket Clock

Victorian Ebonised Chimming Mantle Clock

Regency Pad Top Mahogany Bracket Clock

Small Bracket or Table Clock by Perigal of London. Having a Mahogany Case and Silvered Dial. circa 1790.

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Bracket Clock by J. Condliff Liverpool

Antique Regency Gilt and Patinated Mantel Clock with Single Chain Fusee Movement

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