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.

Repeating Regency Bracket Clock. Mantel Clock. Or Table Clock.

19th century

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Repeating Regency Bracket Clock. Mantel Clock. Or Table Clock.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,600

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Seikosha (Seiko) Inlaid Mahogany Mantle/bracket Clock Circa 1918 World War 1 Period

1900 - 1920

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Seikosha (Seiko) Inlaid Mahogany Mantle/bracket Clock Circa 1918 World War 1 Period

From Heydays Antiques

£125

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Antique Mahogany Double Chain Fusee Mantel Clock by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London

19th century

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Antique Mahogany Double Chain Fusee Mantel Clock by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£995

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Outstanding Rosewood London Bracket Clock.

19th century

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Outstanding Rosewood London Bracket Clock.

From Masons Antiques

£2,950

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German Mahogany Ting Tang Mantel Clock by W&h

19th century

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German Mahogany Ting Tang Mantel Clock by W&h

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,250

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Georgian Twin Fusee Balloon Bracket Clock by William Smith London - Retailed by Percy Webster

18th century

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Georgian Twin Fusee Balloon Bracket Clock by William Smith London - Retailed by Percy Webster

From Jason Clarke Antiques

£7,500

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Fusee Library Clock. Plumbly & Tupman, London

19th century

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Fusee Library Clock. Plumbly & Tupman, London

From Masons Antiques

£795

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Antique Winterhalder W & H Oak Musical 3 Train Westminster Bracket ???

19th century

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Antique Winterhalder W & H Oak Musical 3 Train Westminster Bracket ???

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£845

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Red and Gold Lacquered Striking Bracket Clock with Alarm - James Smith - London

18th century

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Red and Gold Lacquered Striking Bracket Clock with Alarm - James Smith - London

From The Antique Clock Co.

£12,950

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19th century

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19th Century Burr Walnut Bracket Clock by Lenzkirch

From Chalfont Clocks

£3,350

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

Mahogany Regency Chamfer Top Bracket Clock

19th century

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Mahogany Regency Chamfer Top Bracket Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£2,750

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D Robertson of Perth Black Ebonised Mantel Clock

19th century

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D Robertson of Perth Black Ebonised Mantel Clock

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£325

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19th century

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19th Century French Boulle Clock Circa 1890.Mantle Clock. 8 Day Mantel Clock

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,200

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19th century

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Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Hay London

From Chalfont Clocks

£2,350

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John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Balloon Clock

18th century

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John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Balloon Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£10,785

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Antique Rosewood French Mantel Clock with Brass and Bovine Cherub Inlay Dumont

19th century

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Antique Rosewood French Mantel Clock with Brass and Bovine Cherub Inlay Dumont

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£945

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Brass Bracket Clock

Repeating Regency Bracket Clock. Mantel Clock. Or Table Clock.

Seikosha (Seiko) Inlaid Mahogany Mantle/bracket Clock Circa 1918 World War 1 Period

Antique Mahogany Double Chain Fusee Mantel Clock by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths London

Outstanding Rosewood London Bracket Clock.

German Mahogany Ting Tang Mantel Clock by W&h

Georgian Twin Fusee Balloon Bracket Clock by William Smith London - Retailed by Percy Webster

Fusee Library Clock. Plumbly & Tupman, London

Antique Winterhalder W & H Oak Musical 3 Train Westminster Bracket ???

Red and Gold Lacquered Striking Bracket Clock with Alarm - James Smith - London

19th Century Burr Walnut Bracket Clock by Lenzkirch

Mahogany Regency Chamfer Top Bracket Clock

D Robertson of Perth Black Ebonised Mantel Clock

19th Century French Boulle Clock Circa 1890.Mantle Clock. 8 Day Mantel Clock

Single Fusee Mantel Clock by Hay London

John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Balloon Clock

Antique Rosewood French Mantel Clock with Brass and Bovine Cherub Inlay Dumont

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