Rare & Important Clocks
c.1800 Animated Dutch Tall Case Clock
A fabulous example, 9.5 feet tall, by noted clockmaker Klaas Andriese, of Grouw, Holland. The Dutch, known for their world-wide trading by sea, often featured marine scenes in their artistic creations. This clock has a hand-painted facade, with the lower section displaying five ships that rock back and forth (with motion of the “waves” underneath) as the clock beats. You can see it here: video
The clock section, with two bells, strikes on the quarters and hour, and has a repeater function. The clockworks display the hours, minutes and seconds, month, day and date, and moonphase dial with additional display showing the number of days elapsed in the moon cycle.
Over two hundred years old, in highly original condition, it is a wonder that having survived numerous wars, floods and other catastrophes, that it remains intact; yet it does, and presents itself admirably and with dignity - and working perfectly!
#845
King Neptune Rocking Ship Clock
One of our premier clocks, this rare mid-19th century beauty features:
• Sectional-comb music box in the base
• "Rocking ship" automaton movement
• Gilded frame adorned with shells, serpents, etc.
• "King Neptune" sitting atop with gilded scepter
• 8-day time & strike French movement by Vicente & Cie.
• Perfect, original glass dome
A stunning showpiece fit for a mansion or castle!
#8908
Tall Organ Clock
A very rare and unusual organ clock, made in Germany c.1820. Stands about 110" tall, with a 1.5" thick solid walnut casing, seemingly carved out of a single tree.
The 50-pipe organ section activates hourly on the strike of the clock, with a selection of eight tunes (waltzes, marches, polkas, etc.).
The original oil painting on the front encompasses the 9" diameter clock face. Altogether, a stunning, one-of-a-kind masterpiece, that once was the showpiece of the Ladenburg Musikmuseum, near Heidelberg, Germany.
#809
French Clock & Barometer Set
A truly elegant, wall-hung companion set, made in France in the mid-1800's. The large (16" tall x 11" wide) shield form cases are adorned by extremely high quality fire-gilded ormolu trim, topped with miniature bronze globes. The clock has an early silk-thread suspension, and strikes on a bell. An extremely high quality matching set very rarely seen.
#815
Annular Clock on Marble Pedestal
A unique annular clock, made in France, c.1840. With high-quality, fire gilded castings atop a 7" x 7" marble base, striking on the hour and half-hour. Sitting atop is a cherub embracing a unicorn. The garlands at front and back are hinged, revealing the winding holes and regulating lever. Has an eight-day movement with platform escapement.
Stands 13" high, proof that great things do come in small packages!
#813
Sevres Porcelain Urn Clock
A French annular clock, in the shape of an urn, made around 1800 and adorned with the highest quality hand-painted porcelain with Sevres hallmarks. Bisque figureheads on either side and intricately woven bisque garlands. An absolutely stunning piece.
#8899
Inkwell Clock Presentation Piece
A Swiss-made gilt bronze inkwell, in the form of a traveler's trunk, adorned with a fine Swiss watch in the lid. With hinged compartments for matches, stamps and ink, and a retractable candle. Engravings show that it was given as a presentation in 1862.
A rare, one-of-a-kind, custom piece.
#814
“Thomas Cole” Style Clock
A stunning c.1870 English clock, with engraved gilt picture-frame case surrounding a hand-painted Minton porcelain face. This piece is "in the style of" the renowned Thomas Cole, who earlier produced similar clocks.
#8854
Rare Vienna Regulator
This "early Biedamayer" Vienna clock is a Grand Sonnerie regulator, made c.1815.
#825
Large Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator
This large and impressive clock is a Grand Sonnerie Vienna regulator in a "Biedemayer" style walnut case. In magnificent condition throughout.
#8864
Musical Bracket Clock
A rare and important fusee bracket clock, dating to the mid-1800's. The eight nested bells play on the quarter-hour, in addition to a gong at the top of the hour. This all-original masterpiece comes with the original shelf bracket.
This very clock was once the property of the Duke of Sutherland in Scotland; his descendants did not wish to part with the original coat of arms, so it was replaced with our family crest about 30 years ago.
#834
English Fusee Mantel Clock
c.1820 Miniature Fusee Mantel Clock by John Brockbank
#8823