Bracket - Shelf Clock ~ European

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Bracket clocks, in the 17th and 18th century, were originally designed to stand on a complementary wall bracket. The importance of keeping time dates back to around 250 BC, when water clocks and sundials were used to tell time. Not until 1300 AD, were more (By 1300 AD, more) reliable clocks were developed in Europe. In time, clocks were not only important to accurately tell time, but were also used as necessary ornaments.

The reproduction, solid mahogany bracket/shelf clock is accented with maple string inlay and lovely brass accents. Our bracket clock runs with a German quartz clock movement. This stylish time piece is a perfect addition to any room in the house or office. Your unique bracket clock would be proudly displayed on a mantel shelf or table. The perfect addition to a Queen Anne Tilt Top Tea Table, Carved Chippendale tea table or Federal Sideboard/Huntboard.

bracket shelf clock, c.

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to own this hand-made and hand-finished reproduction of a highly collectable and rare 17-18th Century bracket clock. Other clocks in a collection of this time period are the shelf clock, skelton clock and the tall case clock.