Twin Fusee Carved Walnut Bracket Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1820
This twin fusee bracket clock is signed by M. Rombach of London and dated to circa 1820. The clock features a walnut case decorated with ornate foliate carvings and includes a locking mechanism for the front and rear doors.
The internal mechanism is a substantial 8-day, 5-pillar, key-wound twin fusee movement, which utilizes an anchor deadbeat escapement. It is designed to strike the hours and half hours on a large gong. The dial is made of silvered brass and displays Roman numerals with moon-style hands. The clock stands 44cm high, 33cm wide, and 16cm deep, with a face diameter of 19cm. It is equipped with its original pendulum, a heavy brass bezel with its original glass, and brass fretwork on the rear door, which is backed with red velvet.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Silvered brass
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Maker
- M. Rombach of London
- Dating
- circa 1820
- Movement
- 8 day, 5 pillar, twin fusee
- Striking
- Hours and half hours
- Dimensions
- 44cm x 33cm x 16cm
- Escapement
- Anchor deadbeat
- Place recorded
- London
- Maker / attribution
- M. Rombach
Design
- Visible features
- • Silvered brass dial with Roman numerals • Carved walnut case with foliate details • Front door fitted with a brass bezel and glass • Rear door featuring brass fretwork with velvet lining
- Movement and Dial
- The timekeeping is powered by a substantial 8-day, 5-pillar, key-wound twin fusee movement. This mechanism incorporates an anchor deadbeat escapement and an original pendulum. The clock is engineered to strike on a large gong, marking both the hours and the half-hour intervals. The silvered brass dial is marked with Roman numerals and equipped with moon-style hands.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description attributes the clock to M. Rombach of London, with a suggested date of circa 1820. The listing notes that the clock retains its original pendulum and glass, providing further context to its preservation status. As with historical horological items, physical viewing is recommended by the seller to verify the current state of the mechanism and wood finish, particularly given the age of the piece.
- Case Construction and Aesthetics
- The clock is housed in a walnut case characterized by ornate foliate carvings throughout the exterior. The design includes a heavy brass bezel enclosing the silvered brass dial and its original glass. Security is provided by a locking mechanism on both the front and rear doors, with the original key included. To the rear, the case features brass fretwork, which is backed by a red velvet lining. The overall dimensions of the clock are 44cm in height, 33cm in width, and 16cm in depth, with the circular face measuring 19cm in diameter.
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 exact provenance history prior to the current listing is not documented.
- Research required: The extent of restoration or replacement parts within the 5-pillar movement is not specified beyond the pendulum.