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

Clocks

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Lots in future auctions

An early 18th Century walnut longcased clock, James Wright, London
A mahogany cased eight day loncase clock, Thomas Baddeley, Bath, together with two weights, pendulum and winding keys.
Daniel Grignon longcase clock
A George IV ebonised & brass inlaid library timepiece William Chater (1805-44), London.
19th century French ormolu mantle clock, with phoenix and eagle decoration. With pendulum. Client requested dial and pendulum be restored if can be done for £300 or less. Bergmiller et Paris
An oak cased eight day longcase clock by A Lewis Frodsham

Highlights from past auctions

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
A fine and scarce early 19th century French table regulator in the manner of Hubert Sarton
Sold for £49,250 inc. premium
A fine and scarce early 19th century French table regulator in the manner of Hubert Sarton
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 fine and unique mid 19th century engraved gilt brass English giant carriage timepiece with chronometer escapement and of one month duration, with original travelling case and tipsy key Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, AD 1/FMSS 3
Sold for £115,250 inc. premium
A very fine and unique mid 19th century Exhibition Quality engraved gilt brass English giant carriage timepiece with chronometer escapement ...

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