Gothic Revival style mantel clock with Regent Street signature
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970
This object is a wooden mantel or bracket clock featuring architectural elements inspired by the Gothic Revival style. The case is constructed with a peaked roof, carved finials, pilasters, and lateral doors with arched, fretwork panels.
The white dial features Roman numerals and dark metal hands, with "Regent Street, London" inscribed at the bottom. Internally, the clock houses a brass mechanical movement, visible through a glass rear panel, accompanied by a steel coil gong for the Westminster quarter-hour chime and a large pendulum. There is a discrepancy between the provided source description, which identifies it as a German wall clock, and the physical evidence in the photographs, which depict an English-market style bracket clock with London-specific inscriptions on both the dial and the movement plates.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Chime
- Westminster quarter-hour
- Condition
- Surface wear noted
- Signature
- Regent Street, London
- Object Type
- Bracket clock
- Design Style
- Gothic Revival
- Mechanism Type
- Mechanical with pendulum and coiled gong
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features carved columns, finials, and pierced wooden fretwork panels • Dial displays Roman numerals and the signature 'Regent Street, London' • Movement components include a brass plate, coiled gong, and pendulum • Overall finish shows superficial signs of wear and surface aging
- Case and Aesthetic Design
- The clock is housed in a wooden case executed in a Gothic Revival architectural mode. The design incorporates a peaked gable roof, ornamental finials, and carved pilasters that frame the dial area. The base is supported by decorative feet. Lateral doors are fitted with intricate wooden fretwork featuring arched, ecclesiastical window patterns. A glazed rear door is also present, providing an unobstructed view of the internal mechanical movement, which is secured within the main frame. Signs of aging and minor surface abrasion are present on the wood, consistent with the age of the piece as estimated in the source.
- Movement and Functionality
- The internal mechanism is a spring-driven mechanical type utilizing thick brass plates. It is designed to perform a Westminster chime on a quarter-hourly basis, utilizing a steel coiled gong for sound production. Visible components include a large pendulum, which the source suggests contributes to the timing accuracy of the clock. The rear brass plate of the movement is inscribed with the location data 'Regent Street, London', matching the signature found on the dial. The configuration of the mechanical assembly is visible from the rear, revealing the arrangement of the chime train and the timekeeping train within the brass frame structure.
- Documentation and Attribution
- The object is listed with a estimated date of circa 1970. Significant inconsistencies are noted regarding the source's descriptive text; the source labels the object as a 'German wall clock,' while the actual photographs confirm the object is an English-style bracket clock. The inscriptions on both the dial and the rear movement plate explicitly reference 'Regent Street, London'.
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: Discrepancy between source classification as a 'German wall clock' and visual evidence of an English bracket clock
- Research required: Exact manufacturing date and technical service history remain undocumented