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.
Masons Antiques
Burr-Walnut, Westminster-Chime Mantel Clock
£ 895
Athey Antiques
Walnut Bracket Clock - Connell of London
£ 895
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Barwise of London Ormolu Fusee Mantel Clock
£ 1,450
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century French Boulle Bracket Clock & Accompanying Pedestal
£ 13,500
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century French Boulle Bracket Clock & Accompanying Pedestal
£ 13,500
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
£ 129
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Parkinson & Frodsham Georgian Bracket / Table Clock
£ 2,200
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Bracket Clock by Piggin Norwich
£ 1,850
Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Bracket Clock by Piggin Norwich
£ 1,850
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Bracket Clock
£ 2,650
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Bracket Clock
£ 2,650
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Masons Antiques
Magnificent 4 Glass-sided Mantel / Bracket Clock
£ 1,850
Victoria Antiques
Fantastic Quality Regency Fusee Mantle Clock
£ 895
£ 599
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Fabulous George III Bracket Clock by Thomas Brett of London
£ 2,500
Fabulous George III Bracket Clock by Thomas Brett of London
£ 2,500
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Swiss Hand Painted Wall Clock by Le Castel
£ 595
Masons Antiques
Magnificent Ting-Tang, Pad-Top Bracket/Mantel Clock by W&H
£ 895
Antiques and Things
Compact Bracket Clock
£ 220
Sovereign Antiques
Antique of the Week ~ Morbier Clock Limited Edition
£ 595
Sovereign Antiques
Bracket Clock Mahogany Cased Twin Fusse Regency
£ 1,450
Worboys Antiques
Blue Chinoiserie Mantel Clock
£ 625
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Small Ting Tang 5 Glass Bracket Clock c.1850
£ 795
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Small 19th Century Mahogany Fusee Bracket Clock
£ 685
Vintage Clocks
Wonderful Mahogany Case Bracket Clock – Ca1890
£ 500
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Small Lenzkirch Burr Walnut & Gilt Ormolu Lyre Shaped Clock
£ 225
Small Lenzkirch Burr Walnut & Gilt Ormolu Lyre Shaped Clock
£ 225
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
9 Bell Musical Kieninger 4 Glass Bracket Clock
£ 1,695
Gaylord Antiques
London Bracket Clock
£ 3,450
£ 495
Story Antique Clocks
A Regency Bracket Clock By Leplastrier of London
£ 5,500
Masons Antiques
Westminster-Chime Bracket / Mantel Clock on Pedestal
£ 695
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Bracket Clock
£ 1,795
Outstanding Quality Large Antique Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid Bracket Clock
£ 1,795
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
£ 3,200
Fabulous English Triple Fusee Musical Bracket Clock – 8 Day Musical Clock
£ 3,200
Vintage Clocks
£ 650
Sovereign Antiques
Musical Mahogany Triple Train on Eight Bells Mantel Clock
£ 1,750
Vintage Clocks
Fabulous Antique Musical 8-day Bracket Clock
£ 750
Masons Antiques
London Bracket / Mantel Clock - George 3rd
£ 2,450
£ 950
Vintage Clocks
Incredible Hermle Double Chime Bracket Clock
£ 795
London City Antiques
Large Antique 18th Century Quality French Boulle & Ormolu Mounted Bracket Clock by Martinot of Paris
£ 4,950
Large Antique 18th Century Quality French Boulle & Ormolu Mounted Bracket Clock by Martinot of Paris
£ 4,950
London City Antiques
£ 595
Wick Antiques Ltd
Very Fine Mid Victorian Skeleton Clock by Johnston of London
£ 5,800
Antique Clock Company
Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock - Christopher Pinchbeck
£ 19,950
£ 4,250
Outstanding Hand Carved Oak English 8 Bell Dual Chime Triple Fusee Bracket Clock
£ 4,250
Vintage Clocks