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Text last updated 22nd August 2019
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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WINTERHALDER & HOFMEIER MANTEL/TABLE CLOCK
A good quality oak case mantel/table clock by noted makers Winterhalder & Hofmeier. A ting-tang quarter striking mechanism of 8-day duration. An oak case with a stepped pediment surmounted by a finial. Gilt case mounts to the case and standing on feet. An arched brass and silvered dial with corner gilt spandrels and a slow/fast lever to the arch. Circa 1895.
Height 16" / 40 cms
Width 8 1/2 "/ 24 cms
Depth 7 " / 18 cms.
£ 575 (US$ 752) (Euro 663)
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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
£ 750 (US$ 952) (Euro 854)
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FRENCH GILT ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
A French gilt ormolu mantel clock. A well cast case with floral chased decorations and panels. A white marble base on adjustable feet. A convex enamel dial with finely fretted gilt hands. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the half hours and hours on a bell by Vincenti. Circa 1900.
Height 11 " / 28 cms
Width 7 " / 18 cms
Depth 4 " / 10 cms
£ 725 (US$ 922) (Euro 824)
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BULLE FRENCH ELECTRIC CLOCK
A tall “A” type Bulle clock with brass tubular column. This is a nice early example with a serial number of 4424 dating to around 1921. It has the original glass dome and plaque to the base 'British Horo-Electro Company 109 Kingsway, London W.C.' The original dial in excellent condition with skelotonised centre. The Pendulum is a coil which swings over a curved magnetic bar with 3 poles and an electric current made via a battery in the base.
Height 16" / 40cms
Width 8 "/ 20cms
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GAVELLE OF PARIS DIRECTOIRE PERIOD CLOCK CIRCA 1795
A high quality late 18th century French Directoire period mantel clock. A portico design with black columns with the original gilded decorations. Gilt finials to the base with chain links. A convex enamel dial with fine gilt hands signed 'Gavelle Paris'. An 8-day duration mechanism with silk suspension striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell.
The Gavelle family of clockmakers worked in Paris in the 18th and early 19th century. Pierre Gavelle worked from 1771 to 1800.
Height 12" / 30 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 4 " / 10 cms
£ 3750 (US$ 4912) (Euro 4352)
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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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JAPAY FRERES GILT PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK
An impressive French mantel clock with porcelain panels. A gilt brass case with flowing floral detaling. Blue and gilt porcelain panels and Roman numerals to the clock dial. Adjustable feet to the base. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell by Japay Freres. Circa 1890.
Height 17" / 43 cms
Width 14 "/ 35 cms
Depth 6 " / 15 cms.
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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.
£ 1750 (US$ 2292) (Euro 2031)
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DENT OF LONDON TWIN FUSEE BRACKET CLOCK
A late Victorian twin fusee bracket/table clock by noted makers Dent of London. A caddy top with carved detailing and stepped mouldings. Fluted side columns and carved side sound fretwork panels. Good original patination and colour to the case. A brass dial with corner engraving and blued steel hands. Engraved to the dial 'Dent 4 Royal Exchange, Cornhill London'. A double fusee mechanism striking the hours on a gong and engraved Dent to the backplate. A pendulum transporting lock. Circa 1895.
The Dent family of clockmakers are most famously known for making 'Big Ben' in Westminster, London. They also had Royal warrants including Queen Victoria.
Height 14" / 36 cms Width 10" / 26 cms Depth 7 1/2 " / 19 cms
£ 1650 (US$ 2096) (US$ 1864)
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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
£ 2350 (US$ 3042) (Euro 2633)
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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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SHIPS, BOAT AND AIRCRAFT CHRONOMETERS SECTION
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WHYTE & THOMSON OF GLASGOW VICTORIAN MARINE CHRONOMETER
A fine quality marine chronometer. A 3 tier brass bound mahogany box with brass label numbered 5737. The original key to open lower section. 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 'WHYTE THOMSON & CO GLASGOW & SOUTH SHIELDS, MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY' with corresponding numbers and showing power reserve indicator. A rotating gimball which an be locked.
Whyte & Thomson were working at 144 Broomielaw in Glasgow from 1872-1924. This example dates to circa 1895.
Height/width/depth 8 " / 20 cms
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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)
£ 1450 (US$ 1798) (Euro 1624)
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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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