466.   $400

English fusee bracket, ca. 1820.  I believe this bracket clock is from the early 1800’s.  It has a painted metal dial attached to the movement pillars (like a tall-case clock); note the loss of paint at the pillar mounts.  The dial is unsigned (as is the movement).  The case is veneered in flame mahogany with limited cracking and losses.  It sits on four brass ball feet and is 18 inches tall with the handle.  There is some wear and tear to the veneer around the handle. The dial glass appears to be original, based on the putty holding it in; there is also an old glass in the back door.  A brass escutcheon and latch for the front door is with the clock.  It holds a single fusee movement with a geometric design hammered into the back plate and mounting brackets; the pendulum bob is also decorated.  The movement runs but the hands are easily disconnected from the gearing, such that they spin freely with the slightest bump.  Although tempted to pull out the movement and monkey around with it, I remembered that I know nothing about fixing early English fusee clocks, and so retreated from that idea.  These clocks do not seem to be common, with just a couple of similar examples in the Antique Clocks Price Guide.  I’d expect $600-$1200, based on those comparables.