A recently discovered, historically important English bracket clock attributable to the workshop of Ahasuerus Fromanteel

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.

Auctions

An Erard gilt bronze mounted inlaid mahogany parlor grand piano

A fine gilt bronze mounted table <BR />Francois Linke

A superb Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted Griotte Rouge and Fleur de Pêcher marble urn form rotary clock on pedestal <BR />fourth quarter 19th century

10 Jun 2013 Los Angeles Auction 20974
Fine European Furniture and Decorative Arts

9 Jul 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 21045
Fine Clocks

11 Dec 2013 London, New Bond Street Auction 21046
Fine Clocks

Lots in future auctions

An early 18th Century walnut longcased clock, James Wright, London

An early 19th century 8 day mahogany longcase clock with moonphase James Condliff of Liverpool

A George IV ebonised & brass inlaid library timepiece William Chater (1805-44), London.

A fine 19th century French figural ormolu mantel clock Anonymous

H. Hughes & Son, number 1200, two day marine chronometer

Highlights from past auctions

Sold for £126,000 inc. premium

A very rare third quarter of the 17th century ebony veneered Roman-striking 'Phase One' table clock with tic-tac escapement Joseph ...

Sold for £91,250 inc. premium

A rare late 17th century ebonised quarter chiming table clock Daniel Quare, London

An English glass and yellow decorated clock by George Prior, London

Sold for £49,250 inc. premium

A fine and rare late 18th century glass-mounted six-tune musical table clock made for the Export market George Prior, London

James Cox; a fine ormolu, agate-set table clock with moonphase and musical base (currently inoperative) together with the original signed and dated key, 'Jas Cox 1766' (one finial loose and one missing)

Sold for £385,250 inc. premium

An exceptional mid 18th century agate-panelled and silver-mounted musical ormolu table clock with moonphase indication. Sold with the original key ...