We specialise in English bracket clocks from the 18th century and the first half of the 19th century.
All our clocks have been overhauled and sympathetically restored. They are in good working order and have a 12 month guarantee.
Delivery is free in England and Wales and we will be pleased to arrange packing and shipping of any item, to anywhere in the world. Last updated 2 March 2008 |
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 | Richard Webster, Cornhill, London c1820
A classic example of Regency period Gothic - a mahogany lancet top bracket clock with fine brass inlays.
The clock movement was made by the respected partnership of Handley and Moore who specialized in making bracket clock movements for the trade in Regency London.
Richard Webster was head of the family business from 1807 to 1849. The firm was founded by William Webster in London in 1711 and it passed from father to son for almost 200 years.
Height: 18½ inches.
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 | James Douglass, Chertsey c1775
This is a small ebonised bell top bracket clock with a strike/silent dial in the arch.
It is signed on the polished brass dial centre James Douglass Chertsey.
The case has been re-ebonised and is 19 inches high, including the handle.
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 | John Hughes, England c1800
An attractive example of an English mahogany bracket clock from circa 1800.
The mahogany case, with excellent veneers, has a single pad top and an 8" round white painted dial.
The clock is signed on the backplate John Hughes 1801.
Height 17½ inches high including the handle.  Hit Counter
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 | Haley & Son, London c1840
A small and unusual ebonised clock by a celebrated maker. Charles Haley was one of the experts appointed by the House of Commons Select Committee to report on Thomas Mudge's chronometers in 1793.
The ebonised fruitwood veneered case has an architectural top and excellent cast brass mounts.
Case height 12 inches.
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 | Daniel de St Leu, London c1775
This is a decorative, mellowed dark blue lacquered bracket clock, with a verge escapement.
It is signed on the dial Daniel De St Leu Watchmaker to her Majesty, London.
The dark blue lacquered bell top case has decorative wooden frets above the dial and glazed apertures to the sides.
The clock stands on lacquered pad feet and is 21 inches high including the handle.
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 | Viner & Co., London c1830
This small decorative ebony and ormolu bracket clock, with an engraved, engine turned and gilt dial, signed on the backplate Viner & Co,, 233 Regent St.
The 5-pillar movement, with chain driven fusees, has an anchor escapement and strikes the hours on a bell.
The ebony veneered case has more than 60 good quality chased and gilded mounts.
Case height 16¾ inches, including finial.
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 | Peter Pohlmann, London dated 1760
This mahogany bell top bracket clock has a verge escapement, and is signed on the engraved backplate Peter Pohlmann London.
An interesting point about this clock is that it has the name Thomas Neale on the silvered chapter ring and the date 1760. Presumably Neale was the original owner of the clock.
Case height 20 inches including handle.
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 | Henry Wyatt London c1830
A small ebonised bracket clock with brass inlays, signed on the 6-inch square silvered dial Wyatt London.
The ebonised case is very decorative as it has brass stringing and inlays to the front with brass scale pattern frets and ring handles to the sides.
The gadroon top to the case has a single brass pineapple finial.
Case height 16½ inches including finial.
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 | Christopher Williamson, London c1840
A nice example of a William IV bracket clock complete with its original bracket. Note the good quality carving - crisp and detailed.
The dial of this clock is enamel, not the more common painted dial, and it has the enameler's name - Richard Symes - on the back.
Height: 18 inches (27½ inches including the bracket).
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 | Barraud & Lund, London c1860
A small ebonised bracket clock, signed on the silvered dial Barraud & Lund Cornhill London 2098.
The architectural top case, of ebonised fruitwood veneer, has bevelled glass to the sides and a perforated grill to the back door.
The 4¾ inch wide dial has engraved decoration to the corners.
Case height 11¼ inches.
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