B. Warwick Gothic Revival Bracket Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c.1870
This 8-day bracket clock is attributed to the maker B. Warwick of Regent Street, London, dating to approximately 1870. The timepiece is housed in a solid oak case executed in a Gothic Revival style, featuring architectural elements such as pointed arches and carved details.
Measuring 49cm in height, 30cm in width, and 20cm in depth, the clock incorporates an engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals and a Strike/Silent lever positioned at the 12 o'clock mark. The internal mechanism is a heavy brass 8-day double fusee movement, which operates a striking train on a cathedral gong. The clock comes with its pendulum and winding key. According to the auction report, the case displays original patina with minor historic wear, and the movement is currently functioning and striking as intended.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- c.1870
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Maker
- B. Warwick, Regent Street, London
- Movement
- 8-day double fusee
- Dimensions
- 49cm x 30cm x 20cm
- Complication
- Hour striking with Strike/Silent
- Case Material
- Solid oak
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- B. Warwick
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is contained within a solid oak case designed in the Gothic Revival style. The exterior features architectural elements including pointed arch framing around the dial aperture and decorative finials at the top and corners. The front of the clock features an engraved silvered dial displaying black Roman numerals. Positioned at the top of the dial, near the 12 o'clock position, is a Strike/Silent lever that allows the user to disengage the striking train. The dial is signed with the maker's name and location, B. Warwick, Regent Street, London.
- Visible features
- • Engraved silvered dial signed B. Warwick, Regent Street, London • Gothic Revival oak case with pointed arch detail • Strike/Silent lever indicator near the 12 o'clock position • Fretted side panels with geometric tracery
- Condition and Accessories
- The auction description reports that the case is in antique condition, exhibiting a deep grain and original patina with minor, anticipated historic wear. The silvered dial is described as being in a crisp state with legible engravings and minimal tarnish. The clock includes its original pendulum and winding key. The seller indicates that the strike/silent function is operational and the clock strikes correctly.
- Movement and Functionality
- The clock is powered by a heavy-plate brass 8-day double fusee mechanical movement. This configuration utilizes two distinct chain-driven fusees to provide power to the timekeeping and the striking trains independently. The striking mechanism is configured to sound the full hour count on a cathedral gong. The auction description reports that the movement is complete and currently functional, noting that the strike/silent feature operates as expected.
Identification
- SKU
- Jn160
- Reference
- Jn160
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement internal mechanisms not photographed
- Research required: Exact nature of the B. Warwick business entity (maker vs retailer) not specified