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Hand-carved oak bracket clock with matching bracket

Partially verified

This bracket clock is housed in a hand-carved solid oak case, noted as circa 1870. The clock features a triple fusee movement designed for dual chiming, specifically Westminster and Cambridge melodies, utilizing eight bells. The visual presentation includes a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, set against an ormolu-finished front plate decorated with cherub masks. The case is constructed with a stepped, fluted base and incorporates carved lion face motifs. The clock is accompanied by a matching hand-carved oak wall bracket, also decorated with lion face ornamentation. The mechanism is stated to be in working order and includes an original brass heart-shaped key. The overall dimensions of the clock are 56 cm in height, 35 cm in width, and 26 cm in depth. The auction description reports the clock is in good condition for its age with slight signs of wear.

Front view of the hand-carved oak bracket clock with its matching wall bracket.
Front view of the hand-carved oak bracket clock with its matching wall bracket. — Vintage Clocks UK. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintageclocks.uk
Category
Clock · Bracket clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1870
Source-reported place
England
Source-reported serial
2321

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 Aesthetic Details

The clock is housed in a hand-carved solid oak case that incorporates decorative elements such as lion faces. The design features a stepped, fluted base and is lockable, as reported by the source. The dial comprises a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, while the dial plate is finished in ormolu and features cherub face decorations. A convex glass is held within a brass bezel.

Included with the clock is a matching hand-carved wall bracket. This support piece maintains a consistent aesthetic with the main clock housing, utilizing carved masks as central decorative elements. The overall presentation is identified by the source as a gothic revival style.

Evidence for this section
  • “Hand carved solid oak case”
  • “carved to a high standard in in a gothic revival style with lion faces”
  • “Silvered chapter ring dials with a ormolu and cherub faces front plate”

Movement and Functionality

The clock is powered by a triple fusee movement designed for dual chiming functionality. It incorporates eight bells to produce Westminster and Cambridge chimes. The timekeeping mechanism utilizes an anchor escapement.

The auction description reports the movement is in working order. The clock is supplied with its original brass heart-shaped key, which is used for the winding process.

Evidence for this section
  • “a triple fusee 8 bell dual chime movement”
  • “Westminster and Cambridge chime”
  • “Anchor escapement”
  • “Original brass heart shaped key”

Condition and Provenance

The auction description reports that the clock is in good condition relative to its age, though it exhibits slight signs of age and wear.

There is no specific provenance history provided in the listing. The item is identified by the SKU 2321 in the auction house records.

Evidence for this section
  • “Good condition for age, showing slight signs or age”
  • “SKU: 2321”

Open research questions

  • What is the identification of the maker based on the movement plate or internal markings?
  • Are there any identifiable marks on the movement that could narrow the production origin beyond 'English'?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Hand-carved oak bracket clock with matching bracket
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
DateCirca 1870“Circa 1870”
Case MaterialSolid oak“Hand carved solid oak case”
Chime TypeWestminster and Cambridge“Westminster and Cambridge chime”
Movement TypeTriple fusee“triple fusee 8 bell dual chime movement”
EscapementAnchor“Anchor escapement”
Dimensions56cm high, 35cm wide, 26cm deep“Measures 56cm high, 35cm wide, 26cm deep”
SKU2321“SKU: 2321”

Visible details

  • Clock face features three small subsidiary dials for timing and chime selection
  • Case displays architectural lion head carvings on the corners
  • The matching wall bracket features a central mask motif
  • Movement uses an anchor escapement

Research qualifications

  • The specific maker is not identified in the source text
  • The extent of restoration or part replacement is not documented

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

Consulted source

Outstanding Hand Carved oak English 8 bell dual chime Triple fusee bracket clock

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record e0b88760fe

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