Summary
Bracket clocks are so called because they were produced to be placed on a wall-mounted bracket, today however you are more likely to find them on a side table or sideboard.
The movements of these clocks are usually spring driven clocks with a pendulum, the design is taken from Dutch originals but has been perfected by British clock makers over the centuries.See the full content of this document
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A Real Sense of Timing
The English bracket clock can trace its roots back to the mid 17th century and the popularity of these clocks ensures that they are still produced today. The most ...
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