Regency English Fusee Bracket Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1850 or circa 1880
This English bracket clock, attributed to the maker Cornell, is housed in a solid mahogany case featuring an architectural design. The clock is powered by an eight-day fusee movement.
Its dial is finished in silver and displays Roman numerals, complemented by a set of ornate hands. The case construction incorporates a lockable front door and a glazed back door, with the unit supported by four brass bun feet. The overall dimensions are reported as 44 cm in height, 27 cm in width, and 19 cm in depth. The auction description states that the object has been recently serviced and is currently in working order, with signs of minor cosmetic wear consistent with its age.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Maker
- Cornell
- Footing
- 4 brass bun feet
- Mounting
- Includes original bracket
- Movement
- 8-day fusee
- Dimensions
- 44cm x 27cm x 19cm
- Case Material
- Mahogany
- Dial Features
- Silver with Roman numerals
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- Cornell
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The timepiece features a circular silver dial. The hours are indicated by black Roman numerals. The dial is encircled by a decorative brass bezel, which exhibits a beaded, ornamental texture. The time is displayed via a set of fine, ornate hands. The auction description identifies both the dial and the hands as the original components of the clock.
- Visible features
- • The clock dial is surrounded by a decorative brass bezel with a beaded or scalloped edge. • The movement is connected to a wooden pendulum rod with a brass disc bob. • The clock case features decorative dark-stained carved wooden scrollwork at the top. • The dial uses black Roman numerals and thin, stylized hands.
- Movement and Functionality
- The clock is powered by an eight-day fusee movement, which is attributed to the maker Cornell. The movement is visible through the glazed back door of the case. The auction description reports that the movement has been recently serviced and is currently in working order. The clock includes its winding key.
- Case Construction and Design
- The clock is housed in a mahogany case built to an architectural design. It is designed for wall mounting and is accompanied by its original bracket. The front features a lockable glazed door, while the rear is also glazed to allow visibility of the movement. The case stands on four brass bun feet. The top section of the case is decorated with dark-stained carved wooden scrollwork. The auction description notes that there are minor signs of age and cosmetic wear present on the wooden exterior.
Identification
- Lot ID
- 2455
- 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 provides conflicting dates, listing the object as 'ca 1850' in the title and 'ca 1880' in the description.
- Research required: The attribution of the movement to 'Cornell' is stated without photographic verification of a signature or stamp.