A French Art Deco Brillie electric master clock in oak case with marble back plate. Half seconds pendulum with spherical brass bob and invar rod. Square dial with gilt brass bezel and Art Deco Arabic numerals. Internal switches deliver electrical impulses
A Louis XVI ormolu striking cartel clock, Jean-Baptiste Du Tertre, Paris, third quarter 18th century the shield-shaped case with Classical vase finial and flanked by architectural mounts with bell-flower and floral finials, with foliate garland to the fron
A Sweda Art Deco 31 day wall clock, with two Art Deco mantle clocks, American by Newhaven, the other made in Germany (3) one missing glass, the other with loose cover mantle clocks 45 cm width
An antique music box, early 20th century, with stamp for L J Williams specialist in antique clocks and music boxes, Sydney, number 4564, in a rosewood case with cross banding and marquetry embellishment to the lid featuring musical instruments and sheet mu
A group of three mantle clocks, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, 1890s and later, two sinuous, pierced mantle clocks, one with vegetal handles and tendrils with a female figure in relief to the front, the other of more rectangular form, surmounted by a female bus
A fine Regency musical automata clock by James Smith, circa 1820. In a mahogany case with an eight day fuse movement and verge escapement, hour strike and twelve bells; the arched brass dial with subsidiary dials for tune sections and strike silent, the au
A George III Chinoiserie longcase clock by Spencer & Perkins, circa 1780. The longcase clock with Spencer & Perkins movement contained within a green lacquered Chinoiserie embellished case depicting figures within a landscape, the base with an equestrian s
'A fine Louis XVI ormolu mantel clock, last quarter 18th century. The circular white enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals and inscribed Balthazar a Paris, the two-train movement contained within a drum-shaped case supported by a boat laden with
A very fine rock crystal, enamel and diamond-set desk clock with box, Cartier, numbered 379 and 7137, circa 1915 jewelled lever movement, translucent blue enamel dial on sunburst background, outer gold, rose diamond and white champlevé enamel ring f
A brass drum microscope, Meyer & Co, 19th century, focusing by rack and pinion in original mahogany box with six numbered objectives, and a virtually complete set of accessories, the barrel signed 'Meyer & Co., Opticians, 29 Market St, Mancester', the case
Mid 20th century 'Rocket Lamp'. Mahogany with composite shade, upholstered in Dandelion Clocks by Sanderson. By Danske Mobler, New Zealand. c. 1960. Height 138 cm
Two small sterling silver framed desk Clocks, 1990 & 1994 Sheffield, with maker's marks Whitehill Silver & Plate, clocks by R. Carr, two rectangular frames, one with a rectangular dial with Roman numerals and a rope twist motif to the frame, the smaller wi
A fine George III ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell veneered striking musical automaton table clock, made for the ottoman Market by Markwick Markham, London, triple fusee movement, verge escapement with a select lever at three on the side of the dial, each side
An antique provincial style pine wardrobe, late 19th century, the country style robe with an extended cornice with rounded corners, a relief decorated frieze with vase and tendril decoration, panelled cupboards below with shaped frames and relief carving,
French Prussian blue and ormolu Vasiform clock, c. 1880, the porcelain body surmounted by a floral finial, flanked by satyr heads and mounted with laurel swags, raised on a pedestal base cast with acanthus leaves, 8 day striking movement, the white porcela
A French conical pendulum mystery clock, Eugene Cornu, Paris, circa 1875, the classically draped silvered bronze angel raising both hands to support the pendulum, bearing a bouquet of gilt flowers aloft. The angel stands on a gilt bronze bed of clouds, all
A Louis XV mantle clock, Baptiste Baillon, circa 1755, the fire gilt case with a reclining bronzed cherub seated on closed book looking at a parchment scroll. The case surmounted by a rampant cockerel standing on a severed human head. The white enamel dial
A Victorian fusee skeleton clock, Sawtell, Bristol, circa 1845, the brass fretted plates standing on an ebonised case base. The silvered ring dial with subsidiary seconds above dial. The signed silvered chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals and a small
A Victorian skeleton clock, G. H. & C. Gowland, Sunderland, circa 1860, the brass three spire skeleton clock protected by an ebonised glass case. The skeletonised silvered chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals signed Gowland - Sunderland. The eight day
An English Orrery, Devon Clocks Ltd, circa 1960, Mechanical spring driven orrery with dome. Gilt brass plates mounted on chalice base. Eight day going barrel movement with platform escapement, no. 907/1500, 45 cm high, 19 cm diameter
A Japanese lantern clock, late 18th/ early 19th century, the rectangular wooden case glazed to four sides, solid top, mounted on cabriole legged stand. The brass and iron Yagura-Dokei, with regular iron posts to four corners, the case with side and rear pa
A Japanese pillar clock, circa 1860, the brass movement with turned columns flanking the frontplate. The weight driven going train with verge and balance wheel escapement. Moveable brass chapters to the hour scale, the Shitan wood case with key drawer in b
A George II musical organ bracket clock, Charles Clay, London, circa 1735, the large mahogany bell topped case with five gilt brass urn finials at each corner of the case and one located centrally on small reeded plinth. The case with full length pierced s
A George III musical bracket clock, J Thwaites, London, circa 1811, the mahogany brass lined bell top case with rococo finials, each angle mounted with brass herms trailing leafy buds. The sides with brass handles above foliate case sound frets with quarte
A Tower clock, Fritz Ziegeler, Melbourne, 41 cm high, 53 cm wide, 48 cm deep (movement). Other Notes: Johann Frederick Wilhelm Ziegeler was born in Hanover, Germany in 1855. He completed an apprenticeship in scientific instrument trade and subsequently spe
A Gravity Tower clock, Fritz Ziegeler, Melbourne, the painted cast iron clock housed in a brick surround, gravity escapement, 125 cm high, 46 cm wide, 60 cm deep. Other Notes: Johann Frederick Wilhelm Ziegeler was born in Hanover, Germany in 1855. He compl
Two various Waterford Crystal desk clocks including admiral's hat form, (height 8 cm approx); and oval form, (length 12 cm approx); each with operating quartz movement.
French Louis XVIII period table regulator in classical architectural gilt bronze portico case, in the Napoleonic taste. Dated 1818 on the mainsprings and signed 'Dartois Fils a Paris'. Ex: Clocks of Yesterday.
French gilt and patinated bronze mantle clock in the form of an urn, surmounted by an armillary sphere. Striking on a bell, with silk suspension. Ex: Clocks of Yesterday.
A Jaeger LeCoultre 'Atmos' perpetual clock, with plated brass case and glass panels to all sides and top, the chapter ring with Arabic numerals at the quarters, locking mechanism for transport, width 18 cm, depth 14 cm, height 22.5 cm. In original case wit
Collection of nautical brass Instruments, 19th/20th century, comprising a Hezzanith gimbal brass ship compass, c. 1890, two ship clocks, a brass magnifying glass, a Balmain model boat, a wooden ship pulley, and a lantern (7), approx. Height 23 cm, diameter
Cartier Helm an 18ct gold, lapis lazuli, jade and diamond-set desk timepiece, circa 1940 dial: jadeite, lapis lazuli centre field calibre: circular jewelled lever movement case: 18ct gold, openwork bezel with 12 lapis lazuli baton hour markers, hinged crys
A French exhibition alarm skeleton clock with pull cord wind and brass movement in glass dome, circa 1851. These clocks were produced for the great exhibition of 1851 by Victor-Athanase Pierret who achieved an Honorable Mention for his efforts. 28 cm high
Tavern clock or Act of Parliament clock, Chinoiserie case on oak, England, mid 19th century. 8 day weight driven movement with long pendulum beating true seconds. These large and very accurate clocks were produced from the 1730s onwards and were placed in
'Quarterdeck Helmsmen' French Industrial clock by Guilmet, 8 day time and strike movement housed in a gilt and silvered metal case on a black slate plinth, circa 1885. 29 cm high, illustrated in 'Mystery, novelty & Fantasy Clocks' by Derek Roberts, page 26
An amusing French automaton mantel clock, white marble and gilt bronze case inscribed 'Honi Soit Qi Mal Y Pense' with a figure of a young woman and removable basket of flowers revealing her obeying a call of nature (automaton mechanism can be seen behind h
Young Wizard French chiming clock with automaton figural top, slate, bronze and ormolu with silvered dial, circa 1860, three train movenment with duplex springs, top adorned with a nest of 4 bells which are struck by the wizard figure on the quarter hour.
Three ornate brass cased clocks comprising Ansonia bedside clock, British United Clock Co. Birmingham lyre shaped clock, and French mantel clock, 19th century, the tallest 28 cm high
A Smiths England Clocks Ltd, London brass ships clock, white enamel dial, black Roman numerals & hands, brass case, crack to glass. Provenance: The country collection of an interior designer, diameter 21 cm
A fine and very rare gilt bronze and verde marble neoclassical George III period English clock by James McCABE of London. The case depicting cupid and a swan on a stylised chariot drawn by a stallion on a base of green marble with ormolu mounts and motifs.
A Dutch bracket clock, second half 20th century, with German mechanism, Fhs (Hermle clocks), the arched timber veneer clock with side fret work, having a decorative, brushed steel chapter ring with Roman numerals and minute markings, a central, scene and a
four Swiss vintage desk or bedside clocks, plus a Stopwatch, 20th century, a Cartier red enamel and gilt metal alarm clock with Arabic numerals set, within a clipped square frame, with a jewelled winder, serial number 7512, 08945, an octagonal clock with a
Two quality vintage Swiss leather bound travel clocks, circa 1945-50, an Angelus 'folioluxe' travel clock with a full calendar, eight day movement, alarm and a moonphase dial, first released in 1947, and an eight day, movement gilt metal crocodile skin cov
Paul Garnier (French), circular tole wall hanging clock, 19th century, with white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, gilt bezel and green painted vase, signed 'Hger & Mcien (clockmaker & mechanic) de la marine (*), Rue Taitlbout, 6 & 16, Paris', diameter 3
Regency style bronze and parcel-gilt bracket clock, Charles Frodsham & Co., London, c. 1850, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed 'Chas Frodsham & Co. 84 Strand London 1891', in an earlier case. Attr. To Thomas hope, surmounted by an urn finial ab
Two various ceramic clocks including Villeroy and Boch, 'Vieux Luxembourg,' quartz movement wall clock, diameter 26 cm, and Crayfords ceramic mantle clock, quartz movement operating, height 21 cm
A weight driven master long case regulator clock, Magneta, London, the mahogany case with glazed door to upper section, fixed hood with shallow arch to top, stepped plinth base below glazed door. The painted dial signed Magneta- London. The movement of eig
A large Swiss wheel cutting machine, Previously Owned by Fritz Ziegeler, circa 1880, of painted cast iron. 75 cm high, 88 cm wide, 48 cm deep. Provenance: the Ken Hose collection, Literature: illustrated in Ziegeler: Melbourne's Clockmaker, Complied by Ken
A figural chalk ware clock, an architectural form clock, two porcelain cased clocks, one with porcelain vase garniture, 19th and early 20th century, (6 items), the largest 53 cm high
A rare William & Mary walnut marquetry longcase clock, the eight day movement with anchor escapement striking brass dial and chapter ring signed 'Morgan Herbert, London'. The case with fine walnut veneers and elaborate marquetry depicting flowers, foliage,
A Francis Perigal gold and enamel quarter repeating cylinder watch, signed on the back plate 'Fras, Perigal London 16900', the signature and number repeated on the dust cap. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring, paste set hands,
A Markwick Markham moonphase early 18th century silver pair cased watch, gilt finished verge escapement, chain fusee, pierced and scroll worked balance cock, worm and wheel regulator. Pierced and decorated pillars. Movement signed 'Markwick, London'. The e
A gilt metal open faced fusee cylinder movement clock watch, striking on bell, engraved plate with pierced and engraved balance cock, diamond enstone. Chaised and pierced outer and inner case with hack setting lever. The dust cover engraved 'Edw Tomlin Roy
A pair of Napoleon III ormolu small candelabra by Victor Paillard, Paris, each stamped VR beneath a crown, in the Louis XVI style having a pine cone and acanthus cast finial, issuing four fluted supports and two candle branches with urn shaped nozzles, cen
A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1950s, Swiss made, movement number 102159, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with rose gold frame, having a circular cream chapter ring with Arabic numerals and dagger markings, visible escapement, pendulum
A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1960-1980 period, Swiss made, movement number 223230, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with gold frame, having a square cream chapter ring with Arabic numerals and dagger markings, gold hands and visible es
A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1940s-1950s period, Swiss made, movement number 47929, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with gold frame, having a circular cream chapter ring with Arabic numerals and dagger markings, visible escapement wit
A cased Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1960-1980 period, Swiss made, movement number 364840, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with gold frame, having a circular cream enamelled Roman dial with open black hands, pendulum with fluted motifs,
A cased Jaeger-Le Coultre 'Atmos' clock, 1950s, Swiss made, movement number 71171, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with gold frame, having a circular bronze chapter ring with Arabic numerals and dagger markings, visible escapement with fea
A Jaeger-Lecoultre 'Atmos' clock, 1980-1998 period, Swiss made, movement number 624615, the four glass mechanical torsion pendulum clock with gold frame, having a square cream chapter ring with rounded corners with Arabic numerals and dagger markings, visi
A circular wall clock by a. Tornaghi, Sydney, white painted Roman numeral dial, eight-day fusee movement with anchor escapement, circa 1880. Other Notes: Angelo Tornaghi arrived in Australia in 1858 aged 34, he apparently came to supervise the installation
Two travel Alarm clocks and clock keyring includes a manual wind Orator 17 jewel piece working when tested and a Thruler not running, a 17 jewel Hudson keyring watch
A four hundred day Torsion clock with dome, early 20th century, with Drp stamp 144688 & US patent number 751680, in brass with an enamel Arabic dial, the case supported on columns above a spreading base, with tall dome, in working order and serviced by
A blue and white Delft porcelain mantle clock, later 19th century, with French mechanism by Japy Frères, the moulded rectangular clock with domed top, extended foliate corners, a compressed lower section and scrolling feet, an Arabic chapter ring an
A unique Clint sundial for South Australia, a bronze sundial (on later wooden base) engraved by Raphael Clint, c 1837-39., with 'R. Clint. Maker' engraved in lower left corner, 'Sydney' in lower right corner and 'Adelaide Latitude 34.59'S' in the semi-circ
A Ferdinand Berthoud gold verge escapement pair case watch, Matted gilt fullplate movement with fusee, pierced and engraved cock. Verge escapement. Plain round columns. The fullplate signed fd Berthoud / Paris. The face with enamel dial, Roman chapter ring
An Eardley Norton gold repousse quarter repeating key wind open faced pair cased watch, gilt metal full plate cylinder movement with finely engraved and pierced balance cock. The movement signed 'Eardley Norton London' and numbered 2668. The white enamel d
A John Pyke gold pair case verge watch, gilt fullplate movement, engraved and pierced balance cock. Verge escapement. Floral pillars. The fullplate signed John Pyke London, with serial number 775. The enamel dial with blued beetle and poker hands, Roman nu
A Daniel Quare silver and tortoiseshell pair case verge escapement watch, gilt fullplate movement with fusee, large pierced and engraved balance cock. Verge escapement. The fullplate signed Quare London, with serial number 107. The silver dial with gilt en
A Wilter, London silver and shagreen triple cased verge escapement watch, gilt fullplate movement with fusee, engraved large balance cock. Verge escapement. With date complication. Egyptian pillars. The fullplate signed Wilter London, with serial number 43
George I walnut long case clock, by William sellers, London, early 18th century, the case with stepped and moulded flat top hood with glazed rectangular side panels and brass-capped front pilasters, the rectangular trunk with single panelled door, on plint
A rare 19th century Franche-Comte carriage clock by 'Jn Marc Michoudet', named to the dial and detailed Foncine-le-bas', centre seconds and alarm offering a choice of Grande and Petite Sonnerie striking or silence, selected by a lever at the bottom of the
Two ornate antique desk clocks, 19th/20th century, British United clock Co., Birmingham; Ansonia clock Co., USA, a pierced cast brass frame enclosing an Arabic numeral chapter ring and gilded centre, with a patented built-in winding key to the reverse of d
A George V sterling silver mounted tortoiseshell box, Finnigans, New Bond Street, London 1913, of rectangular form with classical gadrooned borders, 8 cm high, 23 cm wide, 18 cm deep. Provenance: Romayne Munro (nee Hordern) of Point Piper and Milton park,