Bracket clock

Date1775-1793

Artist/Maker John Fladgate

MediumOak and deal; brass, and glass

DimensionsOH: 16 1/2" OW: 9 7/8" OD: 7"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1936-548

DescriptionBracket clock with rectangular, molded case with domed top terminating in large brass strap carrying handle; arched, glazed doors with molded frames, at front and rear; front and rear doors have small triangles of red fabric in upper corners; each side of case composed of circular window above rectanglular window; molded base above four, molded bracket feet (feet constructed of square blocks with strips of molding added on two outside edges); arched, brass dial plate with large clock dial at lower center bordered by four rococo gilt spandrels; dial composed of outer band of arabic numbers at intervals of five from five to sixty; inner circle of Roman numerals from I-XII; broad, scrolled hour hand, longer, pointed minute hand; small, rectangular hole in lower part of dial reveals date; strike, silent dial in arch at top bordered by a pair of gilt spandrels; rear window reveals ornately engraved back plate, and swinging pendulum.

Woods: Primary: oak and deal; Secondary: brass and glass fittingsLabel TextSpring-driven, pendulum regulated table clocks like this example were very fashionable in the eighteenth century. Due to their size and mechanisms, they could be moved between rooms in a home without a problem. Most clockmakers of this period made both table (bracket) and tall case clocks, the latter being more expensive than the former.Mark(s)"Jno Fladgate London" on dial and backplate "1139" branded into base