Georgian mahogany chamfer top bracket clock by Taylor of London
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1810
This antique English bracket clock dates to the Georgian period, circa 1810, and features a mahogany case with brass inlays, brass ball feet, and a stepped chamfer top surmounted by a brass pineapple finial.
The sides are fitted with decorative cast brass floral ring handles. The convex white dial displays Roman numerals and bears the maker signature Taylor London. The dealer reports that behind the rear glazed door is a twin fusee eight-day mechanism that strikes the hours on a bell.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Finial
- Brass pineapple
- Circa Date
- Circa 1810
- Measurements
- 51 cm height, 28 cm width, 14 cm depth
- Movement Type
- Twin fusee 8 day movement striking on a bell
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker Signature
- Taylor London
- Maker / attribution
- Taylor
Design
- Visible features
- • Stepped chamfer top crowned with a turned brass pineapple finial • Mahogany case adorned with brass star, line, and floral inlays • Side-mounted cast brass floral backplate with a drop ring handle • Convex white dial with black Roman numerals set within a brass bezel and glazed door • Mounted on small brass ball feet
- Dial and Attribution
- The front display features a convex white dial with black Roman numerals set behind a glazed door within a brass bezel. The dial is signed with the maker inscription 'Taylor London'. The dealer identifies this signature with John Taylor, a London clockmaker recorded in trade literature as working from Gloucester Street. However, the record provides no movement backplate hallmarks or direct workshop records to corroborate this specific individual attribution beyond the dial inscription.
- Case Construction and Exterior Ornament
- The clock is housed in a warm brown mahogany case designed with a stepped chamfer top that is surmounted by a brass pineapple finial. The front of the case is ornamented with brass star, linear, and floral inlays, and the base rests upon small brass ball feet. The flanks are fitted with side-mounted cast brass floral backplates incorporating drop ring handles. Case dimensions recorded by the dealer indicate a height of 51 cm (20 inches), a maximum width of 28 cm (11 inches), and a maximum depth given contradictory values of 14 cm and 15.5 inches maximum.
- Movement Specifications and Dating Cautions
- The dealer reports that a glazed rear door encloses a twin fusee eight-day movement designed to strike the hours on a bell, accompanied by keys. Because the movement interior and bell are concealed within the casework and not visible in the provided image, these mechanical details reflect seller descriptions rather than direct visual observation. Chronological descriptions in the listing conflict, presenting an '18th century' platform header alongside a specific dealer estimate of 'Circa 1810' during the Georgian period. Confirmation of the movement caliber and production date requires physical inspection of the internal plates and escapement.
Identification
- Reference
- 25525/01
- 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: Source notes conflicting era categorisations (18th century header versus circa 1810 description)
- Research required: Movement interior, striking bell, and rear door are concealed and not visible in the supplied photograph