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

A William IV / Victorian sterling silver four piece gourd-form tea and coffee service by Albert and Joseph Savory II, London 1837-1839

An assembled group of 10 American and Continental silver, enamel and stone boxes

A Mexican sterling silver and walnut pastry server by Hector Aguilar, Taxco, circa 1948-1962

23 Jun 2013 Los Angeles Auction 20980
Period Art & Design

Thomas Tompion; a fine and rare late 17th century turret clock movement with pulleys, 3 sets of hands, lead-off work and other accoutrements. Together with a bronze bell. Ex Lord Cornwallis, Brome Hall, Suffolk

Joseph Knibb; a late 17th century quarter striking marquetry inlaid longcase clock

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

25 Sep 2013 New York Auction 21003
Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, Clocks and Silver

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

Lots in future auctions

A very fine exhibition-quality mid 19th century gilt and engraved brass quarter chiming skeleton clock John Moore and Sons, Clerkenwell, No. 12742 2

An early 19th century French enamelled ormolu mantel clock G. Joly, Paris

A fine early 19th century mahogany longcase clock Vulliamy, London, number 232

A table clock by Henry Jones, For the attention of James Stratton

Highlights from past auctions

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 ...