George II Mahogany Bracket Clock and Bracket by Arlander Dobson
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1750
This George II mahogany bracket clock and matching wall bracket are documented by the source as originating from London circa 1750 and attributed to Arlander Dobson.
The mahogany clock case is fashioned with an inverted bell top surmounted by a brass carrying handle. Its glazed front door reveals an arched brass dial fitted with a silvered chapter ring, pierced brass spandrels, two winding arbors, a square date aperture, a mock pendulum aperture, and an arch boss signed 'Arland Dobson/ London'. The clock sits upon a pierced and scrolled mahogany wall bracket.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Clock Height
- 45 cm
- Bracket Height
- 40 cm
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Boss Inscription
- Arland Dobson/ London
- Maker Attribution
- Arlander Dobson, London
- Maker / attribution
- Arlander Dobson
- Movement Characteristics
- Foliate engraved brass backplate and bell strike
Design
- Visible features
- • Mahogany case with inverted bell top and brass swing handle • Arched dial with silvered Roman chapter ring, Arabic five-minute divisions, pierced corner spandrels, and round signature boss in the arch • Dial center contains winding holes, a mock pendulum aperture, and a square calendar aperture • Matching wall bracket featuring a wavy apron and pierced scrolling supports
- Dial Configuration
- The arched brass dial includes a silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with an Arabic seconds ring. The corners feature pierced brass spandrels. The dial contains two winding holes, a date aperture, and a false pendulum aperture. An arch boss is signed 'Arland Dobson/ London'.
- Movement and Attribution
- The clock contains a foliate engraved brass backplate and a bell strike mechanism. The catalog entry attributes the clock to Arlander Dobson, while the dial boss is signed 'Arland Dobson/ London'.
- Case and Bracket Construction
- The clock case features an inverted bell top with a brass handle. The design includes fretwork and glazed panels on the sides and back. The associated bracket consists of a rectangular shelf with a wavy apron and a side drawer. It is raised on a scrolling support with a pierced back that terminates in a foliate carved finial.
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: Engraved brass backplate, bell strike mechanism, side fretwork, and side bracket drawer are described by the auction house but concealed from view in the photograph
- Research required: Maker's name appears as 'Arlander Dobson' in the catalogue title but is signed 'Arland Dobson' on the dial boss