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

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

Gothic Arch Mantel Clock

A small French Gothic Arch mantel clock of 8 day duration , striking hourly and half hourly on a clear bell , a white convex enamel dial showing Roman Numerals with polished blued steel Hands and a Cast brass bezel surround . The Mahogany case is inlaid above and below the dial with good Patination . Polished brass Bun feet and rear silk lined brass door . Paris circa 1890 . This clock is half the size of most Striking mantel clocks and needs to be seen to appreciate its diminutive size

£845.00 G.B.Pounds

Sienna Marble Mantel Clock

A rare French mantel clock in Sienna Marble , this type of mantel clock is so rare we have not seen one for over 20 years ! The clock case is inlaid with white/Grey viened marble to the edges and inlays to the front below the dial , Striking hourly and half hourly on a mellow gong , a white convex enamel dial showing Roman Numerals with polished blued steel Hands and a Cast brass bezel surround .Brass feet and rear silk lined brass door . Paris circa 1890 . Please click on the image to see all photos of this fine clock shown here unrestored !

Sorry just sold !

£1445.00 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

£955.00 G.B.Pounds

Lenzkirch 'Petite Sonnerie'

An Oak mantel clock by the well known Clockmakers 'Lenkirch' of Germany . 8 day duration , striking hourly on a gong , at quarter past striking on two gongs , at half past agian two Gongs-twice , at a quarter too the hour giving three blows to the two gongs ,giving a pleasant 'Ting-Tang' or as the French would say - "Petite Sonnerie" . It is difficult to show the quality of this clock, but Lenzkirch were very well known for high quality Clocks. The full brass dial has polished blued steel Hands and a Cast brass sivered bezel surround , Silvered Chapter ring and polished Spandrels . The Oak case has cast brass decorations and rear locking door , Circa 1890

£1250.00 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

French Red shell, Ormulu Mantel Clock

A fine French mantel clock in the classic 'Louis' style  , decorated with ormulu 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 A.D.Mougin circa 1895-1900 and bears his stamp on the backplate of the movement . This is a fine example and in very good condition.

£1850.00 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

Pendule d'Officier

A fine , striking Pendule d'officier with 8 day duration movement on a Balance wheel lever escapement . The convex enamelled dial showing Black Arabic numerals with minutes to the outer edge , decorated with superb finely chased and pierced gilded hands , the case having floral and ribbon spandrels , the classic 'Pagoda' decorated with flower and ribbon mounts and Serpent drop handle , Standing on four bun feet . ( See close up photos by clicking on the image )Createdand stamped by Samuel Marti of Paris , France circa 1900. 12 month R.T.B. Guarantee

£2875.00 G.B. Pounds

Thomas a Paris

An inlaid rosewood mantel clock by Thomas of Paris , a fine French clockmaker ,with the early style suspension and pendulum , A white signed enamel dial with a glass slide in front of the dial which can be raised to wind the clock , it also has a small Lenticel below the carry Handle to view the escapement , fine inlaid boxwood stringing to both sides of the case around the Diamond with boxwood line inlay around , A fine French 8 day movement engraved with the makers name under the French Bell , polished blue steel Hands . Standing 24cms small ! (with Handle raised) . Circa 1840

£1595.00 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

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 .

£2250.00 G.B.Pounds

Henry Marc a Paris

An inlaid rosewood mantel clock by this well known French clockmaker , Henry Marc with the early silk suspension pendulum , A white , signed enamel dial with Slow - Fast adjustment a glass slide in front of the dial which can be raised to wind the clock , it also has a small Lenticel below the carry Handle to view the escapement , fine floral Marquetry to both sides of the case with boxwood line inlay around , A fine French 8 day movement stamped with the makers mark and polished blue steel Hands . Standing 24cms small ! (with Handle raised) . Circa 1860

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French Cherub 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 finely pierced Gilded Brass Hands , and a cast brass bezel surround which is part of the Drum which the Cherub is playing . The case has a wonderful Bronzed Cherub figure holding up the clock with one hand and his Drum stick in the other, made in Paris around 1890

£1295.00 G.B.Pounds

Leroy et Fils 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 movement is stamped Leroy et Fil a Paris and Numbered 12843 . Charles Le Roy was the Master Clockmaker to Napolean & along with his son Charles-Louis were clockmaker’s to the Princess Pauline and the Duke de Bourbon. Examples of their work are in all the major collections as well in the Ministere de la Guerre, Paris. The Maison de Le Roy was founded in 1785 at Palais Royal & continued until the death of Charles at Versailles in 1865. , Standing 29cms Tall .

Circa 1880

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