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.
Vintage Solid Brass Bracket Timepiece - The “Peckover” by Rotherham & Sons of Coventry
£ 280
Heritage of Time
Miniature 8 Day Striking Bracket Clock by Mappin & Webb, George II Style
£ 895
Robert Belcher Antiques
French Boulle Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock & Wall Bracket
£ 1,450
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Wonderfully Carved Bracket Clock by Winterhalder & Hofmeier of Germany
£ 2,250
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Stunning Quality Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock
£ 1,950
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century French Boulle Bracket Clock & Accompanying Pedestal
£ 13,500
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Bracket Clock by Piggin Norwich
£ 1,850
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Bracket Clock
£ 2,650
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
