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

A mid-19th century 8-day mahogany longcase clock John Barraclough, Haworth
An early 18th Century walnut longcased clock, James Wright, London
A George IV mahogany and brass inlaid bracket clock J.Watkins, Barking
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
Regency style Maple & Co longcase clock, circa 1900
An eight day painted moon-dial longcase clock, I D Taylor, Liverpool, circa 1820-30

Highlights from past auctions

A very fine mid XIX Century French mantle clock and regulator, by HARTMANN, height 110 x 70cm,
Sold for £322,400 inc. premium
An exceptional and historically important early 19th century French ormolu automata clock with eight enamel dials by Joseph Coteau including ...
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 ...
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 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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