Hand-carved oak bracket clock with matching bracket
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1870
This bracket clock is housed in a hand-carved solid oak case, noted as circa 1870. The clock features a triple fusee movement designed for dual chiming, specifically Westminster and Cambridge melodies, utilizing eight bells.
The visual presentation includes a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, set against an ormolu-finished front plate decorated with cherub masks. The case is constructed with a stepped, fluted base and incorporates carved lion face motifs. The clock is accompanied by a matching hand-carved oak wall bracket, also decorated with lion face ornamentation. The mechanism is stated to be in working order and includes an original brass heart-shaped key.
The overall dimensions of the clock are 56 cm in height, 35 cm in width, and 26 cm in depth. The auction description reports the clock is in good condition for its age with slight signs of wear.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Circa 1870
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Chime Type
- Westminster and Cambridge
- Dimensions
- 56cm high, 35cm wide, 26cm deep
- Escapement
- Anchor
- Case Material
- Solid oak
- Movement Type
- Triple fusee
- Place recorded
- England
Design
- Visible features
- • Clock face features three small subsidiary dials for timing and chime selection • Case displays architectural lion head carvings on the corners • The matching wall bracket features a central mask motif • Movement uses an anchor escapement
- Condition and Provenance
- The auction description reports that the clock is in good condition relative to its age, though it exhibits slight signs of age and wear. There is no specific provenance history provided in the listing. The item is identified by the SKU 2321 in the auction house records.
- Case and Aesthetic Details
- The clock is housed in a hand-carved solid oak case that incorporates decorative elements such as lion faces. The design features a stepped, fluted base and is lockable, as reported by the source. The dial comprises a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, while the dial plate is finished in ormolu and features cherub face decorations. A convex glass is held within a brass bezel. Included with the clock is a matching hand-carved wall bracket. This support piece maintains a consistent aesthetic with the main clock housing, utilizing carved masks as central decorative elements. The overall presentation is identified by the source as a gothic revival style.
- Movement and Functionality
- The clock is powered by a triple fusee movement designed for dual chiming functionality. It incorporates eight bells to produce Westminster and Cambridge chimes. The timekeeping mechanism utilizes an anchor escapement. The auction description reports the movement is in working order. The clock is supplied with its original brass heart-shaped key, which is used for the winding process.
Identification
- SKU
- 2321
- Serial number
- 2321
- 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: The specific maker is not identified in the source text
- Research required: The extent of restoration or part replacement is not documented