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.

Restored bracket clock by William Scafe, featuring a finely detailed brass dial and rich wooden craftsmanship.

William Scafe

  • • 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

Antique bracket clock by Quare & Horseman, with an elegant wooden frame and classic brass detailing.

Quare & Horseman

  • • 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

Vintage bracket clock by Edwardus East, showcasing a finely crafted dial and polished wooden case

Edwardus East

  • • 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

Antique Francis Gregg bracket clock with intricate brass detailing and a beautifully restored wooden case.

Francis Gregg

  • • Here is a very rare bird Just post 1700. The lacquer work is early and superb. Straight from the book by Stalker and Parker

    • A treatise on lackering. All very interesting, and decorative of course


Antique bracket clock by Johannes Fromanteel, featuring a stunning brass dial and intricate wooden frame.

Johannes Fromanteel

  • • 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

Restored bracket clock by Higgs & Evans, showcasing a beautifully crafted wooden case and classic dial design.

Higgs & Evans

  • • Magnificent three train by Higgs and Evans. Enamelled dials, slim and really well proportioned.

    • The mounts are top quality, with pierced and engraved frets

Elegant bracket clock by James Cuff, featuring a finely detailed brass face and traditional wooden case.

James Cuff

  • • James Cuff. A rare thing, veneered with either kingwood or princes wood (Never quite knew the difference!)

     •Small, neat, and beautiful. Quarter repeat.

John Clowes

  • • Cute little thing with quarter repeat and a six inch dial.

    • Very loveable and cuddly. A maker I have always liked.


Classic John Clowes bracket clock, showcasing a detailed wooden design and polished brass accents

John Clowes

  • • Cute little thing with quarter repeat and a six inch dial.

    • Very loveable and cuddly. A maker I have always liked.


Antique bracket clock by John Moncas, featuring an elegant brass dial and intricate wooden craftsmanship.

John Moncas

  • • 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. 

Restored Robert Seigniour bracket clock with an ornate brass dial and polished wooden casing.

Robert Seigniour

  • • 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?

Vintage Viner bracket clock, showcasing a finely crafted wooden case and an ornate brass dial.

Viner

  •  • 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!).

Antique bracket clock by Sam Aldworth, featuring fine brass detailing and a beautifully restored wooden case.

Sam Aldworth

  • • 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.

Exquisite Thioul L'Aine bracket clock, featuring a refined brass dial and traditional wooden case.

Thioul L'Aine

  • • A massive and beautifully gilded french piece signed Thioul L’Aine

    • If you are looking for a statement piece, then this is it!


Vintage Verneiul bracket clock with a finely crafted wooden frame and classic brass dial.

Verneiul

  • • 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.

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