George III Style Gilt Brass and Metal Mounted Mahogany Bracket Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1900
This George III style bracket clock, dated circa 1900, features a mahogany case decorated with gilt brass and metal mounts. The timepiece stands at a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm).
It is equipped with a white enameled dial that displays both Arabic and Roman numerals, marked "PEACOCK / LONDON." The clock functions with a two-train movement designed to strike a bell on the hour. The design includes decorative urn finials, which are noted to be likely replaced, along with visible wear to the gilding on these finials. This bracket clock represents a later revival of the 18th-century English bracket clock style, showcasing a balanced composition of wood and metalwork.
It is designed to sit on a mantle or bracket, retaining a classic aesthetic through its rectangular mahogany housing and contrasting brass dial elements. The clock's mechanical movement underscores its function as a timekeeping instrument, while its decorative features reflect the period's appreciation for historical Georgian design motifs.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Height
- 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Material
- Mahogany, gilt brass, metal
Technical characteristics
- Function
- striking a bell on the hour
- Movement
- two-train
Design
- Dial
- white enameled with black Arabic and Roman numerals
- Features
- urn finials
- Inscriptions
- PEACOCK / LONDON
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Peacock
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.