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George II Mahogany Bracket Clock and Bracket by Arlander Dobson

Partially verified

This George II mahogany bracket clock and matching wall bracket are documented by the source as originating from London circa 1750 and attributed to Arlander Dobson. The mahogany clock case is fashioned with an inverted bell top surmounted by a brass carrying handle. Its glazed front door reveals an arched brass dial fitted with a silvered chapter ring, pierced brass spandrels, two winding arbors, a square date aperture, a mock pendulum aperture, and an arch boss signed 'Arland Dobson/ London'. The clock sits upon a pierced and scrolled mahogany wall bracket.

Front view of the George II mahogany bracket clock and carved bracket
Front view of the George II mahogany bracket clock and carved bracket — Lyon & Turnbull. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.lyonandturnbull.com
Category
Clock · Bracket clock
Maker / attribution
Arlander Dobson
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
40
Source-reported date
circa 1750
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 and Bracket Construction

The clock case features an inverted bell top with a brass handle. The design includes fretwork and glazed panels on the sides and back.

The associated bracket consists of a rectangular shelf with a wavy apron and a side drawer. It is raised on a scrolling support with a pierced back that terminates in a foliate carved finial.

Evidence for this section
  • “the inverted bell top with brass handle”
  • “the sides and back with fretwork and glazed panels”
  • “the bracket with a rectangular shelf with wavy apron and side drawer, raised on scrolling support and pierced back with foliate carved finial”

Dial Configuration

The arched brass dial includes a silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with an Arabic seconds ring. The corners feature pierced brass spandrels.

The dial contains two winding holes, a date aperture, and a false pendulum aperture. An arch boss is signed 'Arland Dobson/ London'.

Evidence for this section
  • “arched brass dial with silvered Roman numeral chapter and Arabic seconds ring”
  • “two winding holes, date aperature, and false pendulum aperature”
  • “pierced brass corner spandrels surmounted by a boss signed 'Arland Dobson/ London'”

Movement and Attribution

The clock contains a foliate engraved brass backplate and a bell strike mechanism.

The catalog entry attributes the clock to Arlander Dobson, while the dial boss is signed 'Arland Dobson/ London'.

Evidence for this section
  • “foliate engraved brass backplate and bell strike”
  • “ARLANDER DOBSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1750”
  • “boss signed 'Arland Dobson/ London'”

Open research questions

  • Verification of the maker's name consistency between the catalog attribution 'Arlander Dobson' and the signature 'Arland Dobson'.
  • Confirmation of the presence of the side drawer mentioned in the source description.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for George II Mahogany Bracket Clock and Bracket by Arlander Dobson
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker AttributionArlander Dobson, London“ARLANDER DOBSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1750”
Boss InscriptionArland Dobson/ London“surmounted by a boss signed 'Arland Dobson/ London'”
Clock Height45 cm“clock, 45cm high”
Bracket Height40 cm“bracket, 40cm high”
Movement CharacteristicsFoliate engraved brass backplate and bell strike“foliate engraved brass backplate and bell strike”

Visible details

  • Mahogany case with inverted bell top and brass swing handle
  • Arched dial with silvered Roman chapter ring, Arabic five-minute divisions, pierced corner spandrels, and round signature boss in the arch
  • Dial center contains winding holes, a mock pendulum aperture, and a square calendar aperture
  • Matching wall bracket featuring a wavy apron and pierced scrolling supports

Research qualifications

  • Engraved brass backplate, bell strike mechanism, side fretwork, and side bracket drawer are described by the auction house but concealed from view in the photograph
  • Maker's name appears as 'Arlander Dobson' in the catalogue title but is signed 'Arland Dobson' on the dial boss

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

Consulted source

GEORGE II MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK AND BRACKET ARLANDER DOBSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1750 | 28 September 2011

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 6e4c06216a

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