Bracket clock, Gray, Thomas, London, ca. 1750
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1750
Bracket clock, Gray, Thomas, London, ca. 1750 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated ca. 1750. The museum's brief description reads: Bracket clock, English, ca.
1750, inscribed "Thos. Gray London", lacquered red and decorated with landscapes and figures. Museum description: Bracket clock in wooden case lacquered red and decorated with landscapes and figures. The incurving top is fitted with a brass ring and at the four corners of the hood are brass acorn finials. Arched door with mouldings above, and a silvered dial with hand inscribed 'Thos. Gray London'. Side panels are filled with a reticulated pattern in brass work; moulded base is supported on brass bracket feet.
Movement at back engraved with floral patterns and 'T.G.' in a circle. The museum record gives material recorded as wood, brass (alloy); measurements Height 48.3 cm; Width 24.1 cm; Depth 15.2 cm; place associated: London; maker recorded: Gray, Thomas. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
Thomas Gray is listed at 25 Strand in 1780 and then 42 Sackville Street in 1793. The japanned case is in the style of mid-18th century, lacquered in red and decorated with landscapes and figures. The silvered dial is inscribed and the movement at the back is engraved with floral patterns and cipher ‘T.G.’ in a circle.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- wood, brass (alloy)
- Dimensions
- Height 48.3 cm; Width 24.1 cm; Depth 15.2 cm
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Gray, Thomas
- Place recorded
- London
Identification
- Museum object name
- Bracket clock
- Museum object number
- W.24-1929
- Museum system number
- O372214
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: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the holding institution and a specialist reference.