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

Regency style Maple & Co longcase clock, circa 1900
A George IV mahogany and brass inlaid bracket clock J.Watkins, Barking
An early 19th century 8 day mahogany longcase clock with moonphase James Condliff of Liverpool
An eight day painted moon-dial longcase clock, I D Taylor, Liverpool, circa 1820-30
A George IV ebonised & brass inlaid library timepiece William Chater (1805-44), London.
A mid-19th century 8-day mahogany longcase clock John Barraclough, Haworth

Highlights from past auctions

Patek Philippe. A fine and very rare roman numeral dial platinum automatic center seconds wrist watch with retrograde perpetual calendar and moon phasesRef: 5050P, Case No. 2989769, Movement No. 1957953
Sold for US$ 152,000 inc. premium
Patek Philippe. A fine and very rare roman numeral dial platinum automatic center seconds wrist watch with retrograde perpetual calendar ...
Joseph Knibb Striking Table Clock
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 ...
A fine and rare late 18th century moss agate and stone set gilt metal musical casket with automata scene in the manner of James Cox The watch movement by J. Stroud, London
Sold for £127,250 inc. premium
A fine and rare late 18th century moss agate and stone set gilt metal musical casket with automata scene in ...
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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