Bracket clocks first appeared in the 17th Century as small weight driven clocks placed on a wall shelf and grew in popularity during the Georgian Era. Their smaller size made them highly practical for any home, and when spring gearing replaced weights they could be easily transported around the house with ease. Over the years the styles of bracket clocks have remained largely unchanged and are often made of a mix of materials including mahogany, oak, brass and exotic finishes such as ormolu, enamel and tortoiseshell. While 20th Century examples tend to have simpler designs than their 18th and 19th Century predecessors, there is usually still plenty of beautiful detailing on the faces.
Since antique and vintage bracket clocks tend to have been cherished and well used in most households it is worthwhile purchasing one from reputable dealers such as at LoveAntiques who will have ensured the mechanisms are in good working order for many more years of use.
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Ellicott English 8 Day Twin Fusee Bracket Clock - Royal Exchange London Thwaites & Reed Mantel Clock
£ 3,500
Ellicott English 8 Day Twin Fusee Bracket Clock - Royal Exchange London Thwaites & Reed Mantel Clock
£ 3,500
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
James Murray London Georgian Bracket / Table Clock
£ 2,450
£ 475
Town House Traders Ltd
Quality Mahogany & Brass Bracket Clock
£ 340
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Quarter Striking W & H Mantel Clock
£ 725
£ 5,950
Masons Antiques
Burr Walnut, Westminster-chime, Bracket/mantel Clock
£ 625
Masons Antiques
W&H "Ting-Tang" Mahogany Bracket Clock / Mantel Clock
£ 795
19th Century Antiques
Edwardian Bracket Clock
£ 350
19th Century Antiques
Edwardian Bracket Clock
£ 265
19th Century Antiques
Early 20th Century Walnut Bracket Clock, Arabic Dial, Gilt Mounts
£ 395
19th Century Antiques
Oak Cased Bracket Clock, Roman Chapter Ring, Carved & Finial Top c.1900
£ 395
Oak Cased Bracket Clock, Roman Chapter Ring, Carved & Finial Top c.1900
£ 395
19th Century Antiques
Masons Antiques
Westminster-chime, Oak Bracket Clock
£ 495
Sovereign Antiques
Gentleman’s Library Bracket Clock
£ 1,750
London City Antiques
Antique Victorian Quality Oak 8 Day Chiming Bracket Clock with Original Bracket
£ 1,885
Antique Victorian Quality Oak 8 Day Chiming Bracket Clock with Original Bracket
£ 1,885
London City Antiques
£ 1,100
Westmorland Glass - Steam Mill Clocks
Alexander Wilson London Verge Bracket Clock c.1760
£ 6,995
Alexander Wilson London Verge Bracket Clock c.1760
£ 6,995
Westmorland Glass - Steam Mill Clocks
Westmorland Glass - Steam Mill Clocks
Mahogany Bracket Clock Signed M.Beal Sheffield
£ 1,295
Mahogany Bracket Clock Signed M.Beal Sheffield
£ 1,295
Westmorland Glass - Steam Mill Clocks
Westmorland Glass - Steam Mill Clocks
Late 19th Century English Ormolu Mounted Chiming Bracket Clock
£ 9,995
Late 19th Century English Ormolu Mounted Chiming Bracket Clock
£ 9,995
Westmorland Glass - Steam Mill Clocks
Westmorland Glass - Steam Mill Clocks
English Double Fusee Table Clock
£ 2,000
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
James Joyce of Rurhin Bracket / Table Clock
£ 1,250
£ 1,550
Antique Caddy Top Bracket Clock Double Fusee Mantel Clock by John Tickell Crediton
£ 1,550
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£ 440
Wow! Antique French Flame Mahogany Bracket Clock 8-day Striking Mantle Clock
£ 440
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£ 350
Inlaid Walnut Antique Westminster Mantle Clock – Art Deco 8 Day Striking Mantel Clock
£ 350
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£ 6,500
£ 650
French 8-day White Marble & Ormolu Mantel Clock – Striking 8-day Mantle Clock
£ 650
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£ 650
£ 1,150
£ 700
£ 350
Story Antique Clocks
Small Mahogany Fusee Mantel Clock by John Durden, London
£ 2,950
£ 1,450
Original English Porcelain Mantel Clock English Fusee 8-day Mantle Clock c.1850
£ 1,450
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£ 5,250
£ 750
£ 6,250
London Verge Musical Westminster Chime Bracket Clock 8 Bell Triple Fusee H Marsh London
£ 6,250
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£ 2,500
£ 1,200
Antique English 8 Day Twin Fusee London 8-day Striking Double Fusee Bracket Mantel Clock
£ 1,200
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Impressive Oak Caddy Top Mantel Clock
£ 220
£ 420
Worboys Antiques
Small Proportioned Regency Timepiece Bracket Clock
£ 1,750