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Collections > Clocks & Watches

See rare 17th-century table clocks, 18th-century French and English clocks and a fine collection of watches.

Clock

Collection: Clocks & Watches

Clock in case of stained and gilded wood and gilt-bronze in the form of a temple, the gilt-bronze dial showing a mechanical forge of Cupid. The back panel is of mirror... view details

Silver, repeating Verge Watch, c.1740

Collection: Clocks & Watches

Silver, repeating verge watch French, c.1740 Silver and enamel Diameter: 5.5 cm view details

Watch Movement

Collection: Clocks & Watches

This is a movement from a watch, without its case. Its white enamel dial has Roman numerals marked in black, and gilt-metal hands. The backplate is engraved 'James... view details

Watch Movement

Collection: Clocks & Watches

Small unsigned watch movement. Size: Diameter 2.5 cm. view details

Longcase Clock

Collection: Clocks & Watches

Eight day longcase clock by Thomas Humphreys (1791 - after 1864) of the Bank, Barnard Castle (1821047) and The Market Place, Barnard Castle (1855-64). Humphreys was... view details

Table Clock

Collection: Clocks & Watches

Table clock in square-planned gilt-bronze case with crestings surmounted by a bell. The four sides are engraved at the corners with 'Corinthian' columns with fluted... view details

Crucifix Clock

Collection: Clocks & Watches

Clock with drum movement, with maker's punch mark (NS and S shield). The movement is surmounted by a crucifix, flanked by figures of the Virgin Mary and St. John.... view details

Pocket Watch

Collection: Clocks & Watches

Silver pair-cased watch with white enamel dial painted with symbols of the French Revolution. The silver case is plainly moulded at the edge, the bow flattened. The... view details

Watch and key

Collection: Clocks & Watches

Gold and blue enamel dumb repeating verge watch No.902 by Hoguet of Paris, with its key. The back is decorated in blue and white enamel and gold, with some detail... view details

Mantel Clock

Collection: Clocks & Watches

Mantel clock in bronze and gilt bronze, the sculpture case showing a Grecian woman seated reading in a library. The clock with drum movement is mounted in the... view details