Clocks

Bonhams are the only international auction house to hold sales devoted purely to clocks. Our unique, highly specialised approach offers many benefits to our buyers and sellers. Horology sales are held in New York and London, and these auctions attract buyers and collectors from all over the world, eager to compete for the best lots that we have to offer. Our focussed approach to marketing each clock means that we have achieved some exceptional results for our sellers, including world record prices for clocks of the 17th and 18th centuries. Complex musical clocks or those with high precision movements are also highly sought after in the current market. Each lot is thoroughly researched, described and illustrated, and our catalogues are a valuable reference point for anyone interested in the fascinating world of clocks and watches.

Lots in future auctions

A rare early 17th century lantern clock Unsigned
An ebonised longcase clock by Daniel Quare in Martins Neare AldersGate, Londini fecti
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 very fine exhibition-quality mid 19th century gilt and engraved brass quarter chiming skeleton clock John Moore and Sons, Clerkenwell, No. 12742 2
A table clock by Samuel Knibb
A composite late 18th century French ormolu 'lion' clock

Highlights from past auctions

Edward East, London; bracket movement
Sold for £49,250 inc. premium
A fine 17th century table clock movement, circa 1670 Edward East, London
George Graham no. 707; A fine early 18th century walnut longcase clock
Sold for £175,250 inc. premium
A very fine 18th century walnut longcase clock of exceptional provenance and with original numbered crank winding handle George Graham ...
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 walnut and marquetry inlaid longcase clock with ten inch skeletonised dial and of one month duration. Joseph Knibb, London
Sold for £133,250 inc. premium
A rare late 17th century walnut and marquetry inlaid longcase clock of one month duration and with ten inch skeletonised ...

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Leon Bureau, French (1866-1906) A large bronze equestrian group of two racehorses

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