Mid-18th Century Ebonised Three Train Bracket Clock by Chater, London
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
mid-18th century
This mid-18th century bracket clock, of German or Austrian origin, features an ebonised wooden case with a distinctive caddy top. It is adorned with gilt brass pineapple finials and a matching carrying handle, with the case raised on gilt metal bun feet.
The clock includes glass panels over the brass spandrels and arched glass panels along the sides. The dial is crafted from brass with a silvered chapter ring displaying Roman hour numerals and outer Arabic minute numerals. It contains separate subsidiary dials for 'Nicht Repl:/Repedit' and 'Schlagt/Sch: Nicht', alongside a false pendulum bob aperture. The four-pillar, triple-train movement includes a verge escapement and a pull-repeat mechanism, with visible stopwork and a brass pendulum bob.
The clock strikes on a bell and chimes the quarters on a secondary bell. It measures 40cm in height, excluding the carrying handle. The piece is signed 'Chater, London' on the dial, reflecting its provenance and craftsmanship during the mid-1700s period.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Height
- 40cm
- Material
- ebonised wood, brass, gilt brass, glass
Technical characteristics
- Origin
- German or Austrian
- Features
- pull repeat, striking and chiming
- Movement
- four pillar triple train
- Escapement
- verge
Design
- Dial
- brass dial with silvered chapter ring
- Numerals
- Roman hours, Arabic minutes
- Ornamentation
- pineapple finials, gilt bun feet
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Chater, London
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.