Late 19th Century Mahogany and Oak Cased Bracket Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th century
This late 19th-century bracket clock features an inverted breakfront case constructed from mahogany and oak, measuring 27.25 inches (69.25 cm) high. The inverted bell top is carved with a mask and pantile design, complemented by lion and face mask details.
Its lacquered brass arched dial carries cast shell and scrollwork spandrels framing a silvered chapter ring with applied brass Arabic numerals and engraved black painted half-hour divisions around a floral engraved centre. The arch incorporates three subsidiary dials for chime/silent, slow/fast regulation, and chime selection on eight bells or Westminster chimes, powered by a three-train movement.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Height
- 27.25" (69.25cm)
- Case Design
- Inverted breakfront case with carved lion and face mask details
- Case Material
- Mahogany and oak
- Movement Train
- Three train movement
- Subsidiary Dials
- Chime silent, slow fast, and chime on eight bells / Westminster chimes
Design
- Visible features
- • Carved female and male herm figures flank the arched dial door. • Three winding apertures are present on the central dial plate. • A grotesque face mask is carved into the rounded bell top above the upper moulding.
- Dial and Movement
- The clock includes a lacquered brass arched dial, which features a silvered chapter ring with applied brass Arabic numerals and engraved black-painted half-hour divisions. The center is engraved with floral patterns, while cast shell and scrollwork spandrels frame the dial. The movement is a three-train design. Beneath the main dial, it incorporates three subsidiary dials for chime/silent selection, slow/fast regulation, and chime selection between eight bells or Westminster chimes.
- Condition and Observations
- Reported condition includes age-related marks and scratches on the case, as well as rubbing and wear to the dial. A small chip is noted on the bevel-edged door. The functional status of the clock is reported as not known.
- Construction and Case Design
- This late 19th-century bracket clock is constructed with an inverted breakfront case made of mahogany and oak, standing at a height of 27.25 inches (69.25 cm). The inverted bell top is detailed with mask and pantile design elements. The case also features carved lion and face mask details.
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: The source notes age-related marks, scratches to the case, rubbing and wear to the dial, a small chip to the bevel-edged door, and that operational condition is unknown.
- Research required: Internal movement plates, chime train components, and rear case interior are not depicted.