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Regency English Fusee Bracket Clock

Partially verified

This English bracket clock, attributed to the maker Cornell, is housed in a solid mahogany case featuring an architectural design. The clock is powered by an eight-day fusee movement. Its dial is finished in silver and displays Roman numerals, complemented by a set of ornate hands. The case construction incorporates a lockable front door and a glazed back door, with the unit supported by four brass bun feet. The overall dimensions are reported as 44 cm in height, 27 cm in width, and 19 cm in depth. The auction description states that the object has been recently serviced and is currently in working order, with signs of minor cosmetic wear consistent with its age.

Front view of the Regency English bracket clock, showing the mahogany case, decorative scrollwork top, and silver dial.
Front view of the Regency English bracket clock, showing the mahogany case, decorative scrollwork top, and silver dial. — Vintage Clocks UK. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
vintageclocks.uk
Category
Clock · Bracket clock
Maker / attribution
Cornell
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
2455
Source-reported date
circa 1850 or circa 1880
Source-reported place
England

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 Design

The clock is housed in a mahogany case built to an architectural design. It is designed for wall mounting and is accompanied by its original bracket. The front features a lockable glazed door, while the rear is also glazed to allow visibility of the movement.

The case stands on four brass bun feet. The top section of the case is decorated with dark-stained carved wooden scrollwork. The auction description notes that there are minor signs of age and cosmetic wear present on the wooden exterior.

Evidence for this section
  • “The case is solid mahogany, architectural design, glazed front and back, front is lockable, stands on 4 brass bun feet.”
  • “Comes with its original bracket, rare to have that with a clock of this age.”

Dial and Hands

The timepiece features a circular silver dial. The hours are indicated by black Roman numerals. The dial is encircled by a decorative brass bezel, which exhibits a beaded, ornamental texture.

The time is displayed via a set of fine, ornate hands. The auction description identifies both the dial and the hands as the original components of the clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “Original silver dial with roman numerals, with original fine ornate hands.”
  • “Original silver dial”

Movement and Functionality

The clock is powered by an eight-day fusee movement, which is attributed to the maker Cornell. The movement is visible through the glazed back door of the case.

The auction description reports that the movement has been recently serviced and is currently in working order. The clock includes its winding key.

Evidence for this section
  • “The movement is an 8 day fusee movement.”
  • “Working Order, recently serviced”

Open research questions

  • Is the movement signed by Cornell on the backplate, and which specific Cornell clockmaker is responsible?
  • Can the discrepancy in the manufacturing date between 1850 and 1880 be reconciled through a closer inspection of the movement construction?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Regency English Fusee Bracket Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCornell“8 day fusee Cornell movement”
Movement8-day fusee“The movement is an 8 day fusee movement.”
Case MaterialMahogany“The case is solid mahogany”
Dimensions44cm x 27cm x 19cm“Measures 44cm high, 27cm wide, 19cm deep”
MountingIncludes original bracket“Comes with its original bracket, rare to have that with a clock of this age.”
Dial FeaturesSilver with Roman numerals“Original silver dial with roman numerals”
Footing4 brass bun feet“stands on 4 brass bun feet.”
Lot ID2455“SKU: 2455”

Visible details

  • The clock dial is surrounded by a decorative brass bezel with a beaded or scalloped edge.
  • The movement is connected to a wooden pendulum rod with a brass disc bob.
  • The clock case features decorative dark-stained carved wooden scrollwork at the top.
  • The dial uses black Roman numerals and thin, stylized hands.

Research qualifications

  • The source provides conflicting dates, listing the object as 'ca 1850' in the title and 'ca 1880' in the description.
  • The attribution of the movement to 'Cornell' is stated without photographic verification of a signature or stamp.

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

Consulted source

Nice Regency English Fusee Bracket Clock – Ca 1850

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 5642c6cb43

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