Clocks

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The buyer's guide to English antique table clocks

England has a fine history of clockmaking and no model represents this tradition more than the table clock.

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Art Deco style and sophistication on offer in the Cotswolds

Art Deco, the movement encompassing design ranging from furniture to fine art, silver to jewellery, transport to architecture, is a popular collecting field.

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Rolex, Omega, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Breitling, IWC – five watches from leading brands coming up at auction

Examples of many of the world’s leading watch brands appear regularly at auction, giving you the chance to buy a pre-loved wristwatch often at prices well below retail levels.

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Classic clocks on offer from a firm with family values

When the founder of a Yorkshire auction house came out of retirement and helped his son restart the family business it proved to be a timely decision.

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An expert's guide to buying antique carriage clocks

Carriage clocks are portable timepieces originally designed for travel. First developed in France in the early 19th century, the basic design of these spring-driven clocks has remained largely unchanged over the years.

William Mowat-Thomson home in St Bernard’s Crescent, Edinburgh

A dramatic event: Collection of a famous figure in Scottish dance comes to auction

Glasgow firm McTear’s is offering the contents of 19 St Bernard’s Crescent, Edinburgh – the private collection of William Mowat-Thomson.

Clocks, Watches & Jewellery
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Clocks in all shapes and sizes to tick your boxes when bidding at auction

One great thing about clocks is that they come in a variety of sizes to suit your space available. And the largest examples are not necessarily the most expensive.

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Sold on thesaleroom.com: A Henry Jones longcase, notes from Napoleonic France and a special copy of Moominvalley

From the thousands of lots that appear at auctions every week on thesaleroom.com, here we focus on three exceptional lots bought by online bidders this month.

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What to buy online – four lots under £2000 coming up at auction

A Coadestone bust, a silvergilt cup and a pepperbox revolver are among four lots with estimates ranging from £300-2000.

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Three mystery clocks and where to detect them

Designed to deceive and delight, mystery clocks have been around since the 19th century.