English Verge Twin Fusee Bracket Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1760
This English bracket clock, attributed to circa 1760, features a red lacquer case decorated with hand-painted gilt chinoiserie figures and landscapes. The clock is powered by a verge twin fusee movement, which is described as having engraved decoration.
The dial consists of a silvered chapter ring with ormolu spandrels, a date aperture, and a strike/silent feature positioned in the arch. The clock retains its original hands. It measures 51 cm in height, 32 cm in width, and 21 cm in depth. The object is accompanied by a winding key. The auction description reports that the movement is in working order and was recently serviced. The physical condition is noted to have minor signs of age and cosmetic wear, and the clock is missing its rear glass panel.
The signature "Alex Mitchelson London" is engraved on the dial.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1760
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Movement
- English verge twin fusee
- Condition
- Missing rear glass
- Dimensions
- 51cm height, 32cm width. 21cm depth
- Dial Features
- Strike silent feature
- Place recorded
- England
- Service Status
- Recently serviced
- Case Decoration
- Hand painted gilt chinoiserie
- Maker / attribution
- Alex Mitchelson
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is housed in a solid wood case finished in red lacquer. The exterior features hand-painted gilt chinoiserie decoration depicting landscape scenes and figures. The top section terminates in a caddy-style top with a carrying handle. The dial features a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, surrounding a matted center with a date aperture. Ornate ormolu spandrels are present in the corners. A strike/silent subsidiary dial is situated in the arch, featuring a star-shaped hand. The dial is signed "Alex Mitchelson" and "London" within a central cartouche.
- Visible features
- • Red lacquer finish with gilt chinoiserie imagery • Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals • Strike/silent selector in the arch • Engraved signature on a heart-shaped cartouche
- Condition and Dimensions
- The clock measures 51 cm in height, 32 cm in width, and 21 cm in depth. The auction description reports that the object shows minor signs of age and cosmetic wear consistent with its age. A specific condition note identifies that the clock is missing its rear glass panel.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timekeeping and striking functions are powered by an English verge twin fusee movement. This mechanism incorporates an engraved backplate visible upon inspection. The clock includes a strike/silent feature controlled from the dial. The auction description reports the clock is in working order following a recent service and includes a winding key.
Identification
- Reference
- 2253
- 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: Absence of the rear glass panel
- Research required: The degree of modern restoration to the lacquer finish is not specified