Antique Clocks and Barometers
A ticking antique clock brings a room to life in a way that nothing else can. Our dealers offer longcase (grandfather) clocks, bracket clocks, mantel clocks, wall clocks, carriage clocks and barometers from the 17th century to the early 20th century.
Many of our clocks have been professionally serviced and come with a guarantee. Barometers, both stick and wheel (banjo) types, are equally sought after as functional instruments and decorative objects.
Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh
Antique Victorian Miniature Brass Carriage Clock With Alarm
Large Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Balloon Shaped Mantel Clock
Antique 18th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Banjo Barometer
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Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Desk Clock
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Fine Antique Regency Inlaid Marquetry Mantel Clock
Antique Victorian 19th Century Ebonised Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clock
Antique Edwardian Quality Brass Carriage Clock
Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock
A George III Mahogany Bow-fronted Stick Barometer
Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Vienna Wall Clock
Antique Edwardian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock By J C Vickery, London
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock By Dent of London
Antique 17th Century English Burr Walnut Longcase Clock by Edin Burgis of London
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Antique Victorian Miniature French Brass Carriage Clock
Antique Victorian Quality French Wall Clock
Antique George III Oak Eight Day Longcase Clock
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Mantle Clock by Walker and Hall
Buying Antique Clocks
The most important question when buying an antique clock is whether it works. A clock that has been recently serviced by a qualified horologist and comes with a guarantee gives you confidence from the outset. Ask the dealer about the service history and whether the movement is original to the case.
Longcase clocks are the iconic centrepiece of many homes. English examples from the Georgian period, with mahogany or oak cases and brass dial movements, remain the most popular. The cases are often the work of skilled cabinet makers, and regional styles are fascinating: Lancashire clocks tend to be broader and more ornate than their East Anglian counterparts.
Bracket and Mantel Clocks
Bracket clocks, despite the name, are designed to sit on a table or mantelpiece rather than a bracket. English bracket clocks with ebonised or tortoiseshell cases and verge escapements are highly collectible. French mantel clocks in gilt bronze and marble bring elegance to any room and are often more affordable than their English equivalents.
Carriage clocks, originally designed for travel, are another popular collecting area. Most of those on the market are French, dating from the mid-19th to early 20th century, with brass cases and enamel dials.
Antique Barometers
Barometers are both decorative and functional. Stick barometers, the earliest type, give the most accurate readings. Wheel barometers, commonly known as banjo barometers because of their shape, became popular in the late 18th century and often incorporate a thermometer, hygrometer and mirror. Rosewood, mahogany and oak are the most common case timbers.