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

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Lots in future auctions

An early 19th century 8 day mahogany longcase clock with moonphase James Condliff of Liverpool
Murry Frodsham: longcase clock
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
A George IV ebonised & brass inlaid library timepiece William Chater (1805-44), London.
B. Peers Chester - mahogany long case clock, 2 weights, pendulum, key, winder
Regency style Maple & Co longcase clock, circa 1900

Highlights from past auctions

A fine late 17th century walnut quarter repeating bracket clock Nathaniel Hodges, in Wine Office Court in Fleet Streete, Londini Fecit
Sold for £58,850 inc. premium
A fine late 17th century walnut quarter repeating bracket clock Nathaniel Hodges, in Wine Office Court in Fleet Streete, Londini ...
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 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
Thomas Tompion bracket clock
Sold for £156,000 inc. premium
A fine late 17th century ebony veneered quarter repeating bracket timepiece Thomas Tompion, London, number 53

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