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Geo IV Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock by Barraud, London

Partially verified

According to the seller, this George IV bracket clock dates from around 1830 and was made by Barraud of London. The arched-top mahogany case features brass-inlaid fluting along lateral chamfered columns, brass bracket feet, side silk-lined brass fishscale frets, and a hinged brass carrying handle. The white dial is inscribed 'BARRAUD' and 'LONDON' with Roman numerals and dual winding apertures. The seller reports an 8-day twin-fusee movement striking hours on a bell, fitted with a pull repeat, a strike/silent mechanism at 12 o'clock, decorated backplates, and an original pendulum with travel clamp.

Front view of the Geo IV mahogany fusee bracket clock showing the dial, arched case, handle, and brass bracket feet
Front view of the Geo IV mahogany fusee bracket clock showing the dial, arched case, handle, and brass bracket feet — Cross Antiques / Antiques Atlas. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
antiques-atlas.com
Category
Clock · Fusee bracket clock
Maker / attribution
Barraud, London
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
as823a071
Source-reported date
circa 1830
Country
United Kingdom

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction

The clock is housed in a mahogany case featuring an arched top and a hinged brass carrying handle. The architectural profile is distinguished by chamfered front columns ornamented with brass-inlaid fluting, and the structure rests upon brass bracket feet.

Lateral access is provided by brass fishscale pattern panels, which are reported to be silk-lined.

Evidence for this section
  • “The good quality mahogany case has an arched top with folding carrying handle.”
  • “It has fluted chamfered columns with brass inlay.”
  • “To the sides are silk lined brass fishscale patern panels and it stands on brass bracket feet.”

Dial and Mechanism

The circular white dial is signed 'BARRAUD' and 'LONDON', displaying Roman numerals and two winding apertures. The seller reports minor crazing and a small area of touch-up work on the dial.

According to the seller, the clock utilizes a twin-fusee movement striking hours on a bell. The mechanism includes a strike/silent selector at 12 o'clock and a pull-repeat function. The movement is reported to feature decoratively engraved backplates and includes the original pendulum and a travel clamp.

Evidence for this section
  • “The dial has some crazing and a small area of touching up.”
  • “The good quality twin fusee movement strikes the hours on a bell.”
  • “It has a strike / silent selector at 12 o'clock and a pull repeat.”
  • “It has nice thick plates decorativly engraved on the back. It has its original pendulum and travel clamp.”

Attribution and Dating

The clock is attributed by the seller to Barraud of London. The date is estimated to be circa 1830, within the George IV period.

The provided date is an estimation rather than a definitive manufacturing record.

Evidence for this section
  • “A smart Geo IV mahogany Bracket Clock by Barraud, London.”
  • “This antique clock probably dates from around 1830.”

Open research questions

  • Does the serial number, if present on the movement plates, correlate with documented Barraud London production records?
  • Can the extent of the reported dial touch-up be verified against period-appropriate materials?
  • What is the physical condition of the silk lining behind the side frets, and is there evidence of later restoration?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Geo IV Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock by Barraud, London
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBarraud, London“A smart Geo IV mahogany Bracket Clock by Barraud, London.”
DateAround 1830“This antique clock probably dates from around 1830.”
Movement typeTwin fusee striking on a bell“The good quality twin fusee movement strikes the hours on a bell.”
Dimensions39 cm high (excluding handle) by 32 cm wide by 18 cm deep“39cm (15.5") high excluding handle 32cm (12.5") wide 18cm (7") deep”
Case detailsMahogany case with fluted chamfered columns and brass inlay“The good quality mahogany case has an arched top with folding carrying handle. It has fluted chamfered columns with brass inlay.”
Dimensions39 cm high (excluding handle) by 32 cm wide by 18 cm deep“39cm (15.5") high excluding handle 32cm (12.5") wide 18cm (7") deep”

Visible details

  • Arched mahogany case with brass bracket feet and a hinged brass carrying handle atop the case.
  • Circular white dial signed 'BARRAUD' and 'LONDON' featuring black Roman numerals and two winding squares.
  • Chamfered front corner columns ornamented with brass-inlaid fluting.

Research qualifications

  • Internal twin-fusee movement, bell, backplate engraving, and side frets are not directly visible in this frontal image.
  • Seller notes minor dial crazing and a small area of touching up.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Antiques Atlas - Geo IV Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock as823a071

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 7677d9ca6d

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