George III brass-mounted mahogany miniature table bracket clock, Recordon, London, c. 1790

This George III miniature table or bracket clock, dating to approximately 1790, is a fine example of London horology by Louis Recordon. The clock is housed in a mahogany break-arch case, featuring a hinged brass carrying handle, brass fish scale sound frets on the sides, and a cavetto moulded skirt base raised on brass ogee bracket feet.

Its 4.5-inch brass break-arch dial incorporates a matted centre, an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, and scroll-pierced blued steel hands. The arch is decorated with a silvered calendar disk and gilt grotesque mask and scroll mounts. The five-pillar twin fusee movement utilizes a verge escapement regulated by a short bob pendulum. The backplate displays an intricate engraving of delicate leafy scrolls surrounding a central cartouche inscribed with the maker's name, 'Recordon, London', accompanied by a serial number.

While the movement and dial plate are original, components such as the chapter ring and spandrels are considered later 20th-century additions. Measuring approximately 28cm high, this piece reflects late 18th-century English clockmaking traditions.