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Georgian mahogany chamfer top bracket clock by Taylor of London

Partially verified

This antique English bracket clock dates to the Georgian period, circa 1810, and features a mahogany case with brass inlays, brass ball feet, and a stepped chamfer top surmounted by a brass pineapple finial. The sides are fitted with decorative cast brass floral ring handles. The convex white dial displays Roman numerals and bears the maker signature Taylor London. The dealer reports that behind the rear glazed door is a twin fusee eight-day mechanism that strikes the hours on a bell.

Three-quarter perspective view of the mahogany chamfer top bracket clock showing dial, brass inlays, and side ring handle
Three-quarter perspective view of the mahogany chamfer top bracket clock showing dial, brass inlays, and side ring handle — Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.sellingantiques.co.uk
Category
Clock · Bracket clock
Maker / attribution
Taylor
Reference
25525/01
Catalogue / lot identifier
SA1144948
Source-reported date
Circa 1810
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 and Exterior Ornament

The clock is housed in a warm brown mahogany case designed with a stepped chamfer top that is surmounted by a brass pineapple finial. The front of the case is ornamented with brass star, linear, and floral inlays, and the base rests upon small brass ball feet.

The flanks are fitted with side-mounted cast brass floral backplates incorporating drop ring handles. Case dimensions recorded by the dealer indicate a height of 51 cm (20 inches), a maximum width of 28 cm (11 inches), and a maximum depth given contradictory values of 14 cm and 15.5 inches maximum.

Evidence for this section
  • “Stepped chamfer top crowned with a turned brass pineapple finial”
  • “Mahogany case adorned with brass star, line, and floral inlays”
  • “Side-mounted cast brass floral backplate with a drop ring handle”
  • “Mounted on small brass ball feet”
  • “Height: 51 cm. (20 inches) Width: 28 cm. (11 inches) maximum Depth: 14 cm. (15.5 inches)maximum”

Dial and Attribution

The front display features a convex white dial with black Roman numerals set behind a glazed door within a brass bezel. The dial is signed with the maker inscription 'Taylor London'.

The dealer identifies this signature with John Taylor, a London clockmaker recorded in trade literature as working from Gloucester Street. However, the record provides no movement backplate hallmarks or direct workshop records to corroborate this specific individual attribution beyond the dial inscription.

Evidence for this section
  • “Convex white dial with black Roman numerals set within a brass bezel and glazed door”
  • “‘Taylor London'”
  • “John Taylor, was a clockmaker who worked from Gloucester Street, London and was renowned for making bracket clocks.”

Movement Specifications and Dating Cautions

The dealer reports that a glazed rear door encloses a twin fusee eight-day movement designed to strike the hours on a bell, accompanied by keys. Because the movement interior and bell are concealed within the casework and not visible in the provided image, these mechanical details reflect seller descriptions rather than direct visual observation.

Chronological descriptions in the listing conflict, presenting an '18th century' platform header alongside a specific dealer estimate of 'Circa 1810' during the Georgian period. Confirmation of the movement caliber and production date requires physical inspection of the internal plates and escapement.

Evidence for this section
  • “To the rear is a glazed door revealing the twin fusee 8 day movement that strikes the hours on a bell.”
  • “18th century”
  • “Circa 1810.”

Open research questions

  • Does examination of the backplate reveal maker engraving or serial numbering that confirms an attribution to John Taylor of Gloucester Street rather than another contemporary London maker named Taylor?
  • Can the discrepancy between the listing header's '18th century' date and the description's 'Circa 1810' date be resolved through inspection of the movement pillars, fusee stop work, and dial construction?
  • What is the verified depth measurement, given the listing's conflicting statement of 14 cm alongside 15.5 inches?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Georgian mahogany chamfer top bracket clock by Taylor of London
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Maker SignatureTaylor London“‘Taylor London'”
Movement TypeTwin fusee 8 day movement striking on a bell“twin fusee 8 day movement that strikes the hours on a bell”
Circa DateCirca 1810“Circa 1810.”
FinialBrass pineapple“surmounted by a brass pineapple”
Measurements51 cm height, 28 cm width, 14 cm depth“Height: 51 cm. (20 inches) Width: 28 cm. (11 inches) maximum Depth: 14 cm. (15.5 inches)maximum”
AccompanimentsClock keys“The clock comes complete with keys.”
Dealer Operational LocationGloucester Street, London (historical maker context reported by dealer)“worked from Gloucester Street, London”
Dealer Condition ClaimReported as in excellent original condition with serviced movement in full working order“The case is in excellent original condition, the movement has been serviced recently and is in full working order.”

Visible details

  • Stepped chamfer top crowned with a turned brass pineapple finial
  • Mahogany case adorned with brass star, line, and floral inlays
  • Side-mounted cast brass floral backplate with a drop ring handle
  • Convex white dial with black Roman numerals set within a brass bezel and glazed door
  • Mounted on small brass ball feet

Research qualifications

  • Source notes conflicting era categorisations (18th century header versus circa 1810 description)
  • Movement interior, striking bell, and rear door are concealed and not visible in the supplied photograph

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

Consulted source

Georgian Mahogany Bracket Clock 18th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 4c0801c7a5

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