Chater & Son green and gold lacquered bracket clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1780
This 8-day twin fusee bracket clock, dating to circa 1780, features a green and gold lacquered case with an inverted bell top. The clock is signed by Chater & Son, London on both the brass dial and the engraved movement backplate.
The case construction incorporates gilded mounts, four pineapple-shaped finials, a carrying handle, and glazed sides and rear door. The 7.5-inch brass break arch dial displays Roman and Arabic numerals, a subsidiary strike/silent dial, and a calendar aperture located above the VI position. The movement utilizes a rack and snail striking system on a bell, equipped with an original verge escapement and a repeating function.
The internal backplate is decorated with engraved floral swags and scrolling foliage. The clock stands 54 cm in height, 29 cm in width, and 19 cm in depth, with provenance documented as a private collection in the United Kingdom.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1780
- Dial
- 7.5-inch brass break arch
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Maker
- Chater & Son
- Movement
- 8-day twin fusee
- Dimensions
- 54 cm x 29 cm x 19 cm
- Escapement
- Verge
- Provenance
- Private collection, U.K.
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- Chater & Son
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features an inverted bell top with lacquered chinoiserie decoration • Backplate is engraved with floral swags and scrolling foliage • Dial incorporates a subsidiary strike/silent dial in the break arch • The clock case includes pineapple-shaped finials and a carrying handle
- Case Construction
- The clock is housed in an inverted bell top case finished with green and gold lacquer. The design includes glazed panels on the sides and the rear door, allowing visibility into the internal mechanism. The exterior is accented with gilded mounts and topped with four pineapple-shaped finials, centered by a carrying handle. The case rests on a molded base, with the overall proportions measuring 54 cm in height, 29 cm in width, and 19 cm in depth.
- Movement and Dial
- The movement is an 8-day twin fusee striking mechanism constructed with six pillars. It utilizes a verge escapement and strikes the hour on a bell using a rack and snail system, which includes a silencing feature and a repeating mechanism. The backplate is decorated with engraved floral swags and scrolling foliage, and features the maker's signature. The 7.5-inch brass break arch dial is set with Roman and Arabic numerals and is signed by Chater & Son. A subsidiary strike/silent dial is integrated into the break arch, and a calendar aperture is positioned above the VI numeral. The dial is completed with original finely cut blued steel hands.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The clock is identified by its signature, 'Chater and Son London', which appears on both the dial and the movement. The provenance of this clock is cited as being from a private collection in the United Kingdom.
Identification
- 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: Condition of the lacquer surface finish is not described in detail
- Research required: Specific restoration history regarding the movement or case is not detailed