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Text last updated 24th January 2020
A good selection of Antique Mantel Clocks and Bracket Clocks available.
Usually Ormolu Clocks, Skeleton Clocks, Four Glass Clocks,
English Bracket and Continental examples available. A CHRONOMETER SECTION IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGES.
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VINER & CO, LONDON FUSEE CLOCK
A fine quality English fusee mantel clock in the rococo style. Two tone original gilded bronze case of high quality. The original gilt engine turned dial with moon blued steel hands. A timepiece fusee movement of 8-day duration with original pendulum transportation lock. Engraved to the backplate 'Viner & Co Regent Streeet London' and signed to the dial.
Charles Edward Viner was a fine clock, watch and chronometer maker. He was a member of the Clockmakers Company in 1813. This example dates to circa 1830.
Height 12" / 30cms
Width 7 "/ 17cms
Depth 4 " / 10 cms.
£ 1850 (US$ 2461) (Euro 2091)
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SAMUEL MARTI FRENCH FOUR GLASS MANTEL CLOCK
A good quality French four glass mantel clock. The original case gilding with fluted columns with bevelled glass panels. An enamel dial with blued steel hands. An 8-day duration mechanism by Marti of Paris striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell. Circa 1885.
Height 12" / 30cms
Width 6 1/2 " / 17 cms
Depth 5 1/2 " / 14cms.
£ 925 (US$ 1211) (Euro 1073)
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WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK
A veined marble portico clock with matching vase side garnitures. A convex glass to the enamel dial with floral chasing below the Arabic numerals. A floral cast gilt bronze surround to the dial and column tops with floral urn baskets. A Louis XV sunburst pendulum. Well detailed gilt hands. An 8 day duration French mechanism striking the hours and half hours on a bell. Circa 1895.
Height 16" / 40cms Depth 4 " / 16cms Width 10 " / 25cms.
£ 550 (US$ 709) (Euro 655)
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FRENCH TORTOISHELL MANTEL CLOCK
A French red tortoishell mantel clock of smaller proportions. Gilt ormolu case mounts of rococo design. A gilt case dial with individual enamel numeral cartouches. A chased bezel dial surround with convex glass. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours and 1/2 hours on a gong. Circa 1885.
Height 13" / 33 cms
Width 6 1/2 " / 17 cms
Depth 4 " / 10 cms
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FRENCH TORTOISHELL ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
A fine quality French boulle tortoishell mantel clock. Red ground with brass boulle inlay. A front glazed panel with a visible Louis IV sunburst pendulum. Gilt bronze case mounts and surmounted by floral basket finial. An enamel dial with individual enamel numeral cartouches and blued steel hands. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell numbered 411. Circa 1890.
Height 14" / 36 cms Width 8 " / 20 cms
Depth 4 1/2 " / 12 cms.
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LEPINE OF PARIS 18TH CENTURY MANTEL CLOCK
A fine quality 18th century mantel clock by noted family of clockmakers Lepine. An elegant white marble arched base with feet and finials. A well cast case with bird amongst foliage and a torch. A large convex enamel dial with 5 minute outer markers and well made intricate gilt hands. A convex glass to the rear. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell. An outside striking countwheel and engraved 'Lepine' to the lower of the mechanism and enamel dial.
The Lepine family of Clockmakers are well documented in Tardy's 'Holrologers Francais' book and illustrated in Kjellberg's 'La Pendule Francais' book. They worked from 1710 and examples can be seen in museums and collections around the World. This example dates to circa 1790.
Height 12 1/2 " / 31 cms
Width 10 "/ 25 cms Depth 5" / 13 cms
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GREEN BOULLE TORTOISHELL MANTEL CLOCK
A smaller proportioned green boulle inlaid mantel clock. Gilt ormolu mounts with inlay to the front and case sides. An enamel dial with blue Roman numerals and fine gilt hands. A decorative pendulum to the glass fron aperture. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell. Signed to the mechanism 'Martin Baskett Paris'. Circa 1885.
Height 12" / 30 cms Width 6 " / 16 cms Depth 4 " / 10 cms
£ 1100 (US$ 1419) (Euro 1406)
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FRENCH LOUIS XV PERIOD VANDERCRUSE MANTEL/TABLE CLOCK
A rare and important 18th century French mantel clock by Vandercruse. Gilt bronze case with 2 love birds, lyre and musical instruments to the top and a pedestal tripod table with removable urn. Classical putti panelling to the base section and standing on a white marble plinth. A convex enamel dial signed 'Vandercruse a Paris' with fine gilt hands and 5 minute outer markers. An 8-day duration mechanism signed Vandercruse to the base with outside striking countwheel. Vandercruse is recorded in Baillies' Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as being master of the clockmaking company in 1778. This clock came from a private collection from a titled gentleman.
Roger Vandercruse Lacroix was born into one of the most important furniture making dynasties of the 18th century. He was the son of a cabinetmaker in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, brother of a clockmaker and was related through marriage to some of the most successful ébénistes of his day, including Jean-François Oeben and Jean-Henri Riesener. He became maître in 1755 and took over his father's workshop.
From 1769 to 1774, Vandercruse Lacroix supplied furniture to the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne. His workshop specialized in meubles volants, small fine pieces that could be moved about to suit the activity of the moment, and were admired for their marquetry in geometric and floral patterns made of tulipwood, amaranth, and kingwood. Examples of his work are in the collections of the Louvre, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Waddesdon Manor, Petit Palais in Paris and a clock in the National Museum in Warsaw.
Height 15" / 38 cms
Width 12"/ 30 cms
Depth 8 " / 15 cms.
£ 7250 (US$ 9207) (Euro 8265)
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SMALL BULLE ELECTRIC CLOCK
A small electric Bulle clock under the original glass dome. A Chinoiserie oriental decorated case in black and gilt. An electric impulse mechanism running on two AA bateries. The pendulum is a coil which swings over a curved magnetic bar with 3 poles. Circa 1930 .
Height 10 " / 26 cms
Width 6 1/2"/ 17 cms
£ 575 (US$748) (Euro 678)
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ANTIQUE 'BRACKET' OR 'TABLE' CLOCK SECTION
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JAMES MURRAY BRACKET/TABLE CLOCK.
A quality English single fusee timepiece mantel/bracket clock. A mahogany case with a stepped pediment and gilt brass side handles. Gilt fishscale side panels and standing on bun feet. Recessed brass edged front panels. A convex dial and glass signed 'James Murray London'. A single fusee mechanism with backplate engraved by maker.
Height 16"/41cms Width 11 " /28 cms Depth 6 1/2 "/ 16cms.
James Murray of London is recorded in Loomes' 'Watchmaker and Clockmakers of the World' book as working from 1828.
£ 1650 (US$ 2192) (Euro 1931)
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JOYCE OF RUTHIN WELSH TWIN FUSEE BRACKET CLOCK
A Welsh Victorian twin fusee bracket/table clock. A mahogany case with a domed and scrolled pediment. Arched brass side sound fretwork and stepped moulded base. A recessed base panel and standing on bun feet. A cast brass bezel with convex glass (camera reflection shadow) and a domed painted dial. Blued steel hands and signed 'J R Joyce Ruthin'. A double fusee mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Pull cord repeating.
The Joyce family of clockmakers, James John and Robert are well recorded in Peates' 'Clock and Watchmakers in Wales' book as working from 1835. They worked at Clywd and Well Street and an example in the Welsh Museum. This example dates to circa 1850.
Height 19" / 49 cms Width 13" / 34 cms Depth 8 1/2 " / 22 cms
£ 1250 (US$ 1562) (Euro 1436)
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KING, LONDON FUSEE BRACKET CLOCK
A good quality Georgian mahogany fusee bracket/table clock. Choice flame mahogany veneers with beaded edging. A recessed brass edged front panel with brass inlays. Cast side handles and sound fretwork. A convex painted dial with blued steel hands. A double fusee mechanism of 8-day duration striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1825.
Thomas William King of London is recorded as working 1802-1840.
Height 16" / 41 cms
Width 11" / 28 cms
Depth 6 " / 15 cms
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THOMAS IORNS, ALCESTER DOUBLE FUSEE BRACKET CLOCK
A late Regency/William IV period mahogany English bracket/table clock. A stepped champfer top with brass edging. Brass inlays to the case front and standing on bun feet. Brass side sound fretting with silk backing and gilt side handles. A cast brass bezel to the original finish dial (camera flash and shadow on the dial!) with very well made blued steel hands with graduated circles. An 8-day duration twin fusee mechanism striking the hours on a bell. A pendulum transportation lock and the original crank winding key. The original key for the side opening bezel and back door.
Thomas Iorns of Alcester is recorded in Loomes 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1828-1868. This example dates to circa 1830-35.
This clock has come from a private collection from a titled Gentleman and is in good original condition.
Height 16 1/2 " / 42 cms
Width 11 1/2 " / 29 cms
Depth 6 1/2 " / 16 cms
£ 2150 (US$ 2668) (Euro 2427)
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RICHARD PASSMORE , BARNSTAPLE DOUBLE FUSEE BRACKET CLOCK
A Georgian Regency English twin fusee bracket/table clock. A mahogany case with brass inlays and surmounted by pineapple finials. Brass bun feet. Ebonised case egding and handles to the side with sound fretted panels. An 8-day duration double fusee mechanism, striking the hours on a bell. Pull cord repeating.
Richard Passmore of Barnstaple is recorded in Ponsfords' 'Devon Clocks and Clockmakers' book as working in the High Street from 1823-1844.
Height 18" / 47 cms
Width 11 " / 28 cms
Depth 6 " / 15 cms
£ 2650 (US$ 3736) (Euro 2993)
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GEORGIAN TWIN FUSEE BRACKET CLOCK SKINNER, EXETER
A good quality Georgian English twin fusee bracket/table clock. A mahogany case surmounted by brass finials. Side brass handles and sound fretwork panels. Fishscale front brass panels and standing on bracket feet. A convex glass and cast bezel to the opening front door. A convex painted dial signed 'John Skinner, Exeter' with blued steel hands. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell with engraved backplate. Circa 1810.
John Skinner of Exeter is recorded in Ponsfords 'Devon Clocks and Clockmakers' book as working from 1763 and died in 1818. His son continued the family business in the High Street.
Height 22 " / 56 cms
Width 15 " / 39 cms
Depth 10 " / 26 cms
£ 3200 (US$ 4064) (Euro 3617)
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GEORGIAN TWIN FUSEE BRACKET CLOCK , FRENCH ROYAL EXCHANGE
A fine quality Georgian English twin fusee bracket clock by noted maker French of London. An ebonised case surmounted by original brass finials. Side brass handles and sound fretwork panels. A convex glass and cast bezel. High quality brass case inlays. A strike/silent lever above 12 position. A convex painted dial signed 'French, Royal Exchange London'' with blued steel hands. The original wall mounted bracket. Pull cord hour bell repeating. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell with a well engraved backplate with makers name. Circa 1815.
French of Royal Exchange, London is recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as being a member of the Clockmakers Company from 1810-1840. A clock is noted in the Guildhall Museum.
Height 21" / 53 cms (with wall bracket 28" / 73 cms)
Width 11" / 28 cms
Depth 7 " / 18 cms
£ 3850 (US$ 4956) (Euro 4508)
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CHARLES BAYLES, LONDON, VERGE BRACKET CLOCK
A fine quality English verge bracket clock. A mahogany bell top case surmounted by a brass handle and four acorn finials. Brass fretwork front and side panels standing on ogee bracket feet. A very well engraved silvered dial with strike/silent and a date aperture. Blued steel hands. An 8-day twin fusee verge escapement mechanism striking the hours on a bell. A very well engraved brass mechanism backplate.
Charles Bayles of London is recorded in Loomes 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World' book as working in 1775.
Height 19 1/2 " / 50 cms
Width 11 " / 28 cms
Depth 8 " / 20 cms
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JAMES SMITH, LONDON, CHINOISERIE BRACKET CLOCK
A fine quality and rare English Chinoiserie lacquered bell top bracket clock. A green background with detailed scenes surmounted by a handle and 4 acorn finials. Silk backed gilt fretwork front and side panels. A brass and silvered dial with recessed name cartouche. A strike/silent lever and date aperture. An 8-day twin fusee mechanism striking the hours on a bell with later anchor escapement. A Chinoiserie engraved backplate.
There are a few James Smith of London clockmakers recorded, this example dates to circa 1770. One was clockmaker to King George III.
Height 20" / 51 cms
Width 10 1/2 " / 27 cms
Depth 7 " / 18 cms
£ 4950 (US$ 6373) (Euro 5797)
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SHIPS, BOAT AND AIRCRAFT CHRONOMETERS SECTION
CH1.
A RUSSIAN MARINE CHRONOMETER
A quality Russian marine chronometer for a ship or submarine. A 3 tier brass bound mahogany box with brass label numbered 555, an early issue example. A 2 day duration fusee mechanism with cut bi-metallic balance and blued steel helical balance with compensating weights. An Earnshaw design spring detent. A silvered engraved dial signed with number 555 and showing power reserve indicator and seconds with brass hands. A rotating gimball which an be locked. Circa 1940.
Height/width/depth 7 1/2 " / 19 cms
£ 975 (US$ 1172) (Euro 1079)
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RUSSIAN MARINE CHRONOMETER
A quality Russian marine chronometer. A 3 tier brass bound mahogany box with brass label numbered 5737. The original outer box with leather strap. The original winding key. A 2 day duration fusee mechanism with cut bi-metallic balance and blued steel helical balance with compensating weights. An Earnshaw design spring detent. A silvered engraved dial signed 'NOAET'' with number 7373 and showing power reserve indicator. A rotating gimball which an be locked. Circa 1940.
Height/width/depth 7 1/2 " / 19 cms (inner box)
Height/width/depth 9 1/2" / 24 cms (outer box)
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CH3.
HAMILTON ww2 SHIPS CHRONOMETER
A World War 2 quality American marine chronometer by Hamilton. A 3 tier mahogany box with silvered labels. A 2 day duration fusee mechanism with cut bi-metallic balance and blued steel helical balance with compensating weights. A silvered engraved dial signed 'HAMILTON' and showing power reserve indicator. A rotating gimball which an be locked.
Hamilton are noted American watch makers and this example is in fine original condition. Circa 1940.
Height/width/depth 6 " / 15 cms
£ 1250 (US$ 1554) (Euro 1397)
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CH4.
HAMILTON AIRCRAFT NAVIGATING MASTER WATCH CHRONOMETER
A World War 2 period Hamilton aircraft navigating master chronometer watch. The original case bearing the MOD broad arrow, hydrographic department 'watch deck' with serial number 1300. An original ticket shows it being released from the MOD in 1974. A mahogany case with leather padding to the top and watch surround. An enamel dial with broad arrow mark and sweep seconds signed 'HAMILTON'. The case back is engraved 'a.m. 6b/60 master watch with serial number 1300 - 1942. A high quality mechanism with Breguet over-coil Elinvar type balance which is micro adjustable and a goose neck spring. Circa 1942.
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