Twin Fusee Verge Bracket Clock by George Morris
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1810
This bracket clock was made by George Morris of London, circa 1810. It features an 8-day, two-train, five-pillar fusee movement with a verge escapement. The clock strikes the full hours on a bell via a rack and pinion system and includes a repeat function.
The 6 1/2 inch arched brass dial contains a strike/silent subsidiary dial positioned above a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer minute markings. The dial features a finely matted center, an applied signature plaque, and a date aperture. The mechanism is housed in a mahogany caddy-top case equipped with a brass carry handle, glazing on the sides and rear door, and original locks and keys for the doors.
The back plate is engraved with foliate scrolls. The clock measures 52cm in height, 28cm in width, and 19cm in depth.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1810
- Dial
- 6 1/2 inch arched brass dial
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Maker
- George Morris
- Height
- 52cm
- Movement
- 8 Day two train five pillar fusee
- Functions
- Striking and repeat
- Escapement
- Verge
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- George Morris
Design
- Visible features
- • Mahogany caddy top case with brass handle • Arched brass dial with strike/silent indicator • Engraved foliate scroll decoration on the back plate • Original locks and key reported for both doors
- Case and Exterior
- The housing consists of a mahogany caddy-top case. Accessibility to the internal components is provided by glazed panels on the sides and a glazed rear door. For transportation or movement, a brass carry handle is mounted on the top. The security of the internal mechanism is managed by the original locks and keys, which are present for both doors.
- Back Plate and Attribution
- The rear of the movement is fitted with a fully engraved back plate. The decoration consists of foliate scrolls framed within a single line border. The clock is attributed to the maker George Morris of London, with a date estimation of circa 1810.
- Movement and Dial Construction
- The clock is powered by an 8-day, two-train movement utilizing five pillars and fusees. The timekeeping mechanism is regulated by a verge escapement. For audible signaling, the clock strikes the full hours on a bell, employing a rack and pinion system. Additionally, the movement includes a repeat function to chime the hour on demand. The 6 1/2 inch arched brass dial serves as the visual interface. It features a strike/silent subsidiary dial located in the arch. Below this, a silvered chapter ring displays Roman numerals with outer minute tracks surrounding a finely matted center. The dial is completed by an applied signature plaque and a date aperture.
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
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