It’s About Time - Fine Clocks, Barometers and Antiques

French Red shell, Ormolu Mantel Clock

A fine French mantel clock in the classic 'Louis' style  , decorated with ormolu mounts and having an enamel dial showing Roman and arabic numerals . A fine 8 day duration movement with striking on a mellow gong for the Hours and once for the Half hours . Made in Paris by Charles Vincenti circa 1895-1900 and bears his stamp on the backplate of the movement and is numbered 35397 . This is a fine example and in exceptional condition.

£1950.00 G.B.Pounds

Miniature Grandfather Clock

This has to be seen to fully appreciate the small proportions and the superb detail in the construction of the case . A miniature longcase or 'Grandfather' clock that stands only 44.3 cms tall ( about 17 and a Half inches ). It has an engraved and silvered dial showing roman numerals , a brass bezel and bevelled glass . The case is veneered in a beautiful burr Elm with box wood line inlay and standing on taditional style bracket feet , the rear door opens to give access to the movement which is has jewelled lever escapement  , and the clock is wound through the dial , stamped Coventry . circa 1950 .

£1150.00 G.B.Pounds

French Boulle Clock

A French 'Boulle' mantel clock of 8 day duration , striking hourly and half hourly on a gong .The twelve section cartouch dial showing Roman Numerals polished blued steel Hands and a Cast brass decorative bezel surround . The case is typical of Boulle work ,after Andre-Charles Boulle and has a good level of detail with the sides also being fully decorated , standing on 'C' scroll bracket feet , with a pineapple  finial to finish . Made in Paris around 1880-90 Stamped and numbered.

£2250.00  G.B.Pounds

Small 'Boudoir' clock

A French mantel clock on a Marble base which has Ormalu decorations , the clock is of 8 day duration , striking hourly and half hourly on a bell with a white convex enamel dial showing arabic Numerals and garlands of flowers with finely pierced Gilded Brass Hands and a cast brass bezel surround . A small clock which would fit most mantels or perhaps even a 'Boudoir' ! .made in Paris around 1890

£1650.00 G.B.Pounds

Small Decorative French clock

A very petite French mantel clock on a white Marble base with Ormalu case and decorations , the clock is of 8 day duration , striking hourly and half hourly on a bell with a white convex enamel dial showing arabic Numerals and finely pierced Gilded Brass Hands , and a cast brass bezel surround . This clock has a very small "footprint" measuring 10cms deep , 18cms wide and 30cms to the tip . Paris circa 1890

1195.00 G.B.Pounds

A French Lancet top Mantel Clock

A French 'Lancet Top' mantel clock of 8 day duration , striking hourly and half hourly on a gong , a white convex enamel dial showing Gothic style Numerals polished blued steel Hands and a Cast brass bezel surround . The Rosewood case has a n inlaid edge in Boxwood with polished brass bracket feet and rear locking door , made in Paris around 1890

£795.00 G.B.Pounds

Bachot

A very fine marquetry inlaid rosewood mantel clock of superb proportions, very good colour and patina with small lenticel below the decorative handle to view the original and highly unusual 'single Chaff cutter' escapement , The 3"dial is engine turned with engraved Roman numerals and has a correct number 4 not the usual four single lines but the IV , boxwood stringing to both sides of the case around the edge. A fine French 8 day movement striking on a Bell , polished blue steel Breguet Hands the back of the dial has a small stamp Bachot . Standing 24cms small ! (with Handle raised) . Circa 1840-50

£1695.00 G.B.Pounds

A French Lancet top Mantel Clock

A French 'Lancet Top' mantel clock of 8 day duration , striking hourly and half hourly on a gong , a white convex enamel dial showing Roman Numerals polished blued steel Breguet Hands and a Cast brass bezel surround . The case has a good level of detail with a reeded canted edge leading to the Lancet arch  being ebonised and offering a good contrast to the flame Mahogany with crescent handles to both sides , standing on bun feet and rear locking door , made in Paris around 1890 Stamped Maroue .

£1250.00  G.B.Pounds

French Mantel Clock

A French 8 Day , mantel clock, striking the hours and the half hours on a gong , White enamel dial with arabic numerals , the case in mahogany with inlays and brass handles , Brass rear door with sound fret and silk, Dial signed 'Perry and Co ' of Birmingham who would have been the retailer of the clock (see close up pictures) . Circa 1870-80

£995.00 G.B.Pounds

Ships Wheel Mantel Clock

A rare French four glass or 'crystal regulator' , striking the hours and the half hours on a Bell. A perfect two section white enamel dial with Roman numerals and with the center of the dial showing the jewelled 'deadbeat' escapement . Bevelled glass to all sides with the regulator being a Ship's wheel on display instead of a pendulum . These clocks are extremely rare and this is the first we have had in 20 years ! A fine French 8 day movement and polished blue steel Breguet Hands. The movement is stamped by S.Marti et Cie , Bronze medal winner and working from 1863 to 1890 , this fine clock would have been made circa 1880 , standing 33cms Tall .Circa 1880 .

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£2250.00 G.B.Pounds

Marine Chronometer

A superb cased marine chronometer with mahogany brass bound box with original lid and name plate , a silvered dial with the makers name , Heath & Co , Observatory works ,Crayford, London and numbered 2232-2248 on the dial and on the plate to the case .The dail also has the inscription 'Hezzanith' which was the name given to Heath & Co's Premium range of Nautical instruments and was a guarantee of quality , they also were appointed to the Lords commissioners to the Admiralty .The mahogany Chronometer box is brass bound with flush carry handles and Ivory name plate Key and lock . The Jewelled spring Detent escapement and movement is now fully overhauled and keeping very good time .

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Four Glass Mantel Clock

A Superb French four glass , regulator clock, striking the hours and the half hours on a Bell, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and with the center of the dial showing the jewelled 'deadbeat' escapement , bevelled glass all round and a Large sealed mercury compensating pendulum. A fine French 8 day movement and polished blue steel Breguet Hands. The dial is signed by J.Smith of Kendal (although the name is slightly worn) he is recorded working from 1853 to 1879 , this fine clock would have been made circa 1870 standing 11 and half inches Tall .

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