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bracket clock

American  

noun

  1. a small clock designed to be placed on a bracket or shelf.


Etymology

Origin of bracket clock

First recorded in 1890–95

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In The Repair Shop: A Royal Visit, the team helped with an 18th-Century bracket clock and a piece made for Charles's great-great-great grandmother's diamond jubilee in 1897 by Scottish ceramics maker Wemyss Ware.

From BBC Oct. 27, 2022

The Repair Shop team also pledge to restore the 18th century bracket clock from the collection at Dumfries House and pottery by renowned ceramics company Wemyss Ware made for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

From BBC Oct. 12, 2022

The Scotchman was so busy toiling over the bracket clock with the chimes that he did no more than glance up when the boy dropped down on the stool opposite.

From Christopher and the Clockmakers by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)

There was silence for a moment or two, during which the heavy bracket clock over the door struck the first hour after midnight.

From Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

The old bracket clock we have just sent home, you will recall, played seven different tunes.

From Christopher and the Clockmakers by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)

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