Geo IV Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock by Barraud, London
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1830
According to the seller, this George IV bracket clock dates from around 1830 and was made by Barraud of London. The arched-top mahogany case features brass-inlaid fluting along lateral chamfered columns, brass bracket feet, side silk-lined brass fishscale frets, and a hinged brass carrying handle.
The white dial is inscribed 'BARRAUD' and 'LONDON' with Roman numerals and dual winding apertures. The seller reports an 8-day twin-fusee movement striking hours on a bell, fitted with a pull repeat, a strike/silent mechanism at 12 o'clock, decorated backplates, and an original pendulum with travel clamp.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Around 1830
- Type
- Fusee bracket clock
- Maker
- Barraud, London
- Dimensions
- 39 cm high (excluding handle) by 32 cm wide by 18 cm deep
- Case details
- Mahogany case with fluted chamfered columns and brass inlay
- Movement type
- Twin fusee striking on a bell
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- Barraud, London
Design
- Visible features
- • Arched mahogany case with brass bracket feet and a hinged brass carrying handle atop the case. • Circular white dial signed 'BARRAUD' and 'LONDON' featuring black Roman numerals and two winding squares. • Chamfered front corner columns ornamented with brass-inlaid fluting.
- Case Construction
- The clock is housed in a mahogany case featuring an arched top and a hinged brass carrying handle. The architectural profile is distinguished by chamfered front columns ornamented with brass-inlaid fluting, and the structure rests upon brass bracket feet. Lateral access is provided by brass fishscale pattern panels, which are reported to be silk-lined.
- Dial and Mechanism
- The circular white dial is signed 'BARRAUD' and 'LONDON', displaying Roman numerals and two winding apertures. The seller reports minor crazing and a small area of touch-up work on the dial. According to the seller, the clock utilizes a twin-fusee movement striking hours on a bell. The mechanism includes a strike/silent selector at 12 o'clock and a pull-repeat function. The movement is reported to feature decoratively engraved backplates and includes the original pendulum and a travel clamp.
- Attribution and Dating
- The clock is attributed by the seller to Barraud of London. The date is estimated to be circa 1830, within the George IV period. The provided date is an estimation rather than a definitive manufacturing record.
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: Internal twin-fusee movement, bell, backplate engraving, and side frets are not directly visible in this frontal image.
- Research required: Seller notes minor dial crazing and a small area of touching up.