Clocks and Watches

Bonhams Clock and Watch division hold global auctions highlighting the best examples of all types of clocks, watches, barometers and chronographs. Watch auctions include some of the great makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Heuer and IWC while clock auctions offer examples from the great workshops of Tompion, East, Knibb, Fromanteel, Windmills, Quare, Graham, Shelton, Vulliamy, Breguet, Arnold, Ellicott, Dent, Kullberg, Cole, Frodsham. Bonhams can offer a global platform with an unrivaled level of service in order to achieve optimum prices for your fine timepieces.

Lots in future auctions

A table clock by Samuel Knibb
A rare third quarter of the 18th century mahogany longcase clock Thomas Mudge, London
An exceptional mid 19th century English engraved gilt bronze striking and repeating carriage clock with subisidiary seconds indication James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, 3101
A fine and rare early 20th century 18 carat gold, minute repeating travelling timepiece with the original key and in the original silk and velvet lined travelling case Cartier, Paris, number 430. The movement by Nocturne, 6070 3
A fine early 19th century mahogany longcase clock Vulliamy, London, number 232
A rare late 18th century skeleton clock with astronomical and calendar work Martinet, London 3

Highlights from past auctions

Richard Mille. A very fine and rare 18ct white gold dual time zone tourbillon manual wind wristwatch Perini Navi Cup RM015, Case No.AG WG/28, Recent
Sold for HK$ 1,100,000 inc. premium
Richard Mille. A very fine and rare 18ct white gold dual time zone tourbillon manual wind wristwatch Perini Navi Cup ...
An R. Tower Dwarf L.C. Clock with alarm; trunk and hood movement 2 LEDD WTS- 3 brass finials; winding crank; door key
Sold for US$ 92,500 inc. premium
A very fine and rare American Federal inlaid mahogany dwarf clock with alarm signed R. Tower, Kingston, the case attributed ...
Tompion number 215 bracket clock
Sold for £169,250 inc. premium
An exceptional miniature ebony striking bracket clock Thomas Tompion, London, number 215. The dial and movement circa 1693, the case ...
A rare late 17th century ebonised quarter chiming table clock Daniel Quare, London
Sold for £91,250 inc. premium
A rare late 17th century ebonised quarter chiming table clock Daniel Quare, London