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.
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak and Burr Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut 8 Day Wall Clock
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Antique Edwardian Quality Brass and Champleve Enamelled Carriage Clock
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Striking Mantel Clock
Outstanding Quality Antique French Victorian Hand-Painted Porcelain Urn Mantel Clock
Early Victorian Mahogany Library Clock
William IV Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Bull of Bedford
Victorian Drop Dial Wall Clock by Joseph Mansfield of Shaftesbury
French Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock
French Gilt Brass Gorge Case Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
French Brass Four Glass Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
French Rococo Style Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
A Very Attractive 18thc Chinoiserie Clock
French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
Georgian Mahogany Bracket Clock by Cording of London
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A Fabulous George 111 Bracket Clock By Thomas Brett, London
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.