William Haycock Walnut Bracket Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1979
This 20th-century bracket clock is crafted from solid walnut in a style based on the Queen Anne period. The timepiece is signed by William Haycock of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, The clock features a caddy top with a gilt-brass carrying handle and side glass viewing panels.
The front door includes a brass lock plate and an ornate gilt-brass fretwork panel. Its 6.5-inch dial displays winged-angel spandrels, a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, and a matted brass center with a date aperture. The movement is an eight-day, twin-fusee mechanical mechanism with five pillars, striking the hour on an internal bell. The backplate bears the engraved inscription "Wm Haycock, Asbourne 1679".
Measuring 35.5 cm in height, 27.5 cm in width, and 20 cm in depth, the clock is reported by the auction description to have undergone a full mechanical overhaul.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1979
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Maker
- William Haycock
- Movement
- 8-day twin-fusee mechanical
- Dimensions
- 35.5 x 27.5 x 20 cm
- Inscription
- Wm Haycock, Asbourne 1679
- Case Material
- Solid walnut
- Dial Diameter
- 6.5 inches
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- William Haycock
Design
- Visible features
- • Case features natural walnut grain patterning • Blued steel pierced hands • Four gilt-brass bun feet • Gilt-brass winged-angel corner spandrels
- Case and Dial Design
- The clock features a solid walnut case with a caddy top design, finished with a gilt-brass carrying handle. The side panels are fitted with glass windows, while the front door includes an ornamental gilt-brass fretwork panel above the dial and a brass lock plate. The clock rests on four small brass feet. The 6.5-inch dial is composed of a matted brass center surrounded by a silvered chapter ring, featuring Roman numeral hour markers and detailed minute tracks. The corners are decorated with gilt-brass spandrels in the form of winged angel figures. The hour and minute hands are constructed from pierced, blued steel, and a date aperture is located at the top center of the dial.
- Provenance and Condition
- The clock is attributed to the workshop of William Haycock, located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, with history cited back to 1826. The auction description reports that the clock is in excellent condition, with the case appearing free of damage and the gilt-brass components maintaining their finish. The movement is stated to have undergone a complete service and overhaul.
- Movement and Mechanical Details
- The timepiece is powered by an eight-day mechanical movement utilizing a twin-fusee system with five pillars. This mechanism is designed to provide consistent force to the gear train. The clock includes a striking mechanism that sounds the hour on an internal metallic bell. The backplate of the movement is embellished with decorative engraving and includes the specific inscription "Wm Haycock, Asbourne 1679." The movement is visible through the glass door located at the rear of the clock case.
Identification
- Reference
- 1679
- 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 1679 date on the movement is presented as part of the maker's inscription, potentially referencing a period style rather than manufacture date
- Research required: The functional accuracy of the calendar and strike mechanisms requires independent verification by the purchaser