Antique Bracket Clocks
Bracket clocks are a captivating blend of elegance and practicality, often characterised by their compact, portable design and intricate craftsmanship. Typically encased in finely decorated wooden or metal cases, these antique clocks were originally designed to sit on a mantelpiece or bracket, hence their name.
The design of bracket clocks often includes beautiful features such as domed tops, carved details, and brass or gilt finishes, which make them both functional timepieces and exquisite decorative objects. Many also feature musical chimes, adding a delightful auditory element to their visual appeal.
Popular from the 17th to the 19th century, bracket clocks are highly regarded by collectors for their historical value and timeless charm, making them a prized addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
John Clowes
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• Cute little thing with quarter repeat and a six inch dial.
• Very loveable and cuddly. A maker I have always liked.
John Moncas
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• I love these Egyptian Revival cases! Incredibly well-made and very stylish.
• I believe this fashion stemmed from Nelson’s victory at the Battle of the Nile.
Robert Seigniour
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• A superb very early olive and ebony wood case, with a beautiful simple movement by Robert Seigniour
• As well as being a fine maker, it seems that he was an argumentative sort of fellow. Fined 20 shillings for calling the clockmaker’s company “a company of cheating Knaves”
• He may have been right, who knows?
Viner
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• A fabulous three dialled clock by Viner of Regent Street.
• The idea being, I assume, that in a huge withdrawing room you can see a dial from anywhere. Clever and a bit overwhelming.
• The only other I know is on the desk in the large study at Scone Palace, Perth (Scotland, not Australia!).
William Scafe
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• My personal favourite maker.
• Incredibly elegant with it’s very slender door stiles Marvellous dial.
• It has a very unusual alarm system, where not only as usual does it wake you up, but strikes the hour also - Perfect for the hangover!
• The backplate is a wonder
Quare & Horseman
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• The “Cinderella”clock. Called this because of a long and learned article in the antiquarian horological journal, some observations which I do not agree with
• Quare made at least a dozen known fine clocks in French cases.
• This is an extraordinary piece of fabulous clockmaking.
• Also it is musical, only two tunes, but very melodic
Edwardus East
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• The great Edward East! Ebony on oak, 9” inch dial
• Signed on the backplate signed with a grand flourish C1670/5
• I love these ridiculously early clocks. They exude quality and modesty
Johannes Fromanteel
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• Johannes Fromanteel! The main man, no less!
• Olivewood on oak. The case is in an extraordinarily state of preservation
• Totally original. Tucked away for centuries it seems
Higgs & Evans
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• Magnificent three train by Higgs and Evans. Enamelled dials, slim and really well proportioned.
• The mounts are top quality, with pierced and engraved frets
John Clowes
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• Cute little thing with quarter repeat and a six inch dial.
• Very loveable and cuddly. A maker I have always liked.
Verneiul
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• The picture tells all! Attributed to Verneuil. It couldn’t really be by anyone else really.
• The glass and brass case really shows off this lovely clock’s real beauty.
Sam Aldworth
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• A good small well coloured bracket clock by John Knibb’s favourite apprentice.
• Quarter repeat work.
• A really pretty thing with a pure Knibb case.
Thioul L'Aine
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• A massive and beautifully gilded french piece signed Thioul L’Aine
• If you are looking for a statement piece, then this is it!
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