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Antique clocks bring a certain kind of infatuation. This can stem from a fascination with the inner workings of mechanical gadgets, a optimism in the growing worth of antique clocks, or preoccupation with objects that provide a window to the past. It can even be a combination of all three.

Followers of antique clock auctions know that the market value and interest in certain timepieces rises and falls in waves just like any antique or collectible object. The growth of antique clock online auctions has made it more convenient for collectors to purchase genuine quality timepieces such as modern luxury clocks, vintage clocks, and animated novelty clocks.

Antique clocks for sale are often highly sought after, particularly early 19th century American fine timepieces by Eli Terry, Joseph Ives, and the Willard family. Garniture sets are also popular collector pieces. Some collectors prefer luxury brands such as Tiffany, Seikosha, and Matthew Norman for their aesthetic value and modern attributes. Matthew Norman clocks include sleek and contemporary architectural timepieces and skeleton clocks. Skeletonized clocks are both visually and mechanically fascinating, leaving little room for doubt about why collectors would choose these works as a focal point.

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A Matthew Norman brass-cased carriage clock with alarm sold for $498 at Bonham’s in 2009
Seiko watches were worn in four James Bond films featuring Roger Moore from 1977 to 1985. A Seiko watch was also worn by Sean Connery in the 1983 Bond film “Never Say Never Again”

A rare nickel Seiko pilot’s wristwatch made for the Japanese Imperial Navy around 1941 sold for a price realized of $25,064 at Christie’s auctioneers in 2011

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A Mahogany longcase clock by J Jones of Manchester circa 1820 of generous proportions. Height 262cm bearing poetry and descriptive verse.

Rare James Smith Of London 18th Century Bracket Lunar Moon Phase Mantle Clock 42cm (H) x 30cm (W) x 18cm (D)

A fine English 19th C burr walnut cased bracket clock having fine silvered dial. Movement striking on a gong. H 70cm W 40cm

A French 19th century large salon clock having central winged maiden with hand painted Sevres panels. H 67cm, W 53cm.

Late 19th century French brass full glass cased mantel clock with two-train movement & mercury pendulum - pendulum in office (23 x 12 x 9cm)

LARGE 19TH C. FRENCH MAISON COLIN ET JOLLET & CIE TOLE REVOLVING DIAL

A fine French 19th century Sevres and ormolu salon clock having hand painted bird and maiden decoration with floral swag ormolu mounts. Signed to the dial Benson, 25 Old bond St London. H 33cm, W 20cm

An English 19th century mahogany bracket clock of large proportions having silvered dial and signed by Vauxhall of Brighton. The movement striking on eight bells and a gong. H 64cm, W 41cm, D 26cm

A quality French 19th century silvered bronze mantel clock supported on agate base and depicting the classical maiden in robes. H 56cm, W34cm

A French 19th century ormolu clock having revolving enamel numerals and snake hand. H 19cm, W 9cm

19th Century French Sevres style mantel clock garniture (3p) (untested) (H:29.5-37.5cm)

A French 19th century gilt brass mantel clock of classical style inset with pink Sevres type porcelain panels, bell striking movement, comes with key & pendulum.

Ansonia Flow Blue Dresden China Clock, Dated 1883, With Key and Pendulum, 13 x 5 x 12 in. (33 x 12.7 x 30.5 cm.)

A Charming French boudoir clock, late 19th century, arched white marble and ormolu mounted case incorporating lovebirds finial, trophies, swags, bows and cherubs, 4.5cm enamel dial with Arabic numerals, toupie feet. Come

A French 19th century gilt brass mantel clock with urn finial, white enamelled dial with blue Roman and Arabic numerals, flanked by pineapple finials, on ogee plinth base profusely decorated with swags and scrolls, on to

Antique Wood & Brass Mantle Clock

19th Century French Industrial Mantel Clock of Maritime Theme, bronze with anchor, barometer, compass, spinning globe, marked 1847, height 16 inches, Condition: having some repairs to globe

A French 19th century three piece porcelain clock set having ormolu mounts and cherub decoration. H 31cm, W 19cm

Ø EIGHT-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY BARRAUD, LONDON, CIRCA 1830

A very fine 19th century French white marble and ormolu mounted eight-day mantel clock with white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals and inscribed 'Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London', clock with lever escapement

19th Century R & Co Made in Paris Brass and Enameled Carriage Clock, Measures:, H: 12cm, W: 8cm, D: 6.5cm

A French gilt-bronze and pâte-sur-pâte mantel clock, third quarter 19th century, the arched case surmounted by a floral urn and flanked by female masks and fruit swags, the porcelain panels with figural and floral decora

David Studley, 19th Century Dwarf Tallcase Clock

A 19th century French gilt brass and enamel porcelain painted mantel clock. The cylinder head clock inset with Sevres manner porcelain painted dial depicting a winged putti with black enamel Roman Numeral chapter ring. I

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