2019 Clocks Catalogue

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Exceptional Clocks

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Hello, and a very warm welcome to my Spring catalogue.
I am all too aware that clock catalogues are becoming a thing of
the past; indeed this one is also viewable online and it certainly
crossed my mind to simply do an E-catalogue. But there’s
something still a bit special about getting a catalogue through
the post; the act of opening the envelope, looking through it and
thinking “I wonder if I can smuggle that through the kitchen door!”
Having been trained to the nth degree to produce long and
learned full descriptions, notes and bibliography, I’ve now done
an about turn, partly to save paper and therefore postage costs,
but also because I think pictures speak louder than words. Having
said that I have also made full descriptions of all of these clocks,
so you have only to call, email, or text me and I can reciprocate
with all the details, plus more photos, together with my own
personal thoughts.
My contact details are all below here, but I’m still a great believer
that the best deals are made face to face, the act of shaking one’s
hand and indulging in pleasant conversation. So if you fancy
jumping in the car or the train and coming to my office for a cup of
coffee, you are more than welcome.
Otherwise email is just fine.
Best regards
Ben
T: 07814 757742
E: ben@benwrightclocks.co.uk
www.benwrightclocks.co.uk
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JOSEPH KNIBB, OXFORD
An exceptionally rare 8-day ebonised longcase clock.
Circa 1666
5 foot 11 inches high
£175,000
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LEONARD ALDREAD
A rare and very small Charles II ebonised
30-hour longcase clock. Circa 1675.
6ft 1 inch high
£9,500
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THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON, Nọ 542
An exceptionally fine walnut 8-day longcase clock. Circa 1711
Height 7 foot 9 inches
£175,000
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CHRISTOPHER GOULD, LONDON
An extremely rare William & Mary walnut 30-hour miniature longcase
clock with quarter repeat, made for the Spanish market.
Circa 1705
Height 6 foot 5 inches
Price on request
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GEORGE GRAHAM, LONDON Nọ 661
A very rare and handsome figured walnut 8-day longcase clock
with numbered case and movement, together with original weights and pendulum.
Circa 1725
Height 8 feet
£65,000
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THOMAS HUGHES, LONDON
A rare mahogany miniature 8-day longcase regulator. Circa 1775
6 foot high
£14,500
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WILLIAM BULL, STRATFORD
A highly individual miniature 8-day mahogany longcase regulator. Circa 1785
5 feet high
£12,500
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EARDLEY NORTON, LONDON Nọ 2529
A fine mahogany striking table clock with verge escapement and repeat.
Circa 1780
18½ inches (47cm) high
£6,500
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PAUL RIMBAULT, LONDON
A small ebonised table timepiece with alarm.
Circa 1790
£4,500
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FRANCIS PERIGAL, LONDON
A very fine 8-day mahogany hooded wall clock.
Circa 1790
£12,500
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THOMAS WRIGHT, LONDON
A very unusual ebonised fruitwood miniature 8-day longcase regulator. Circa 1790
5 foot 3 inches high
£12,500
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THOMAS WRIGHT REGLATOR
Description in £5-25
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A VERY FINE AND RARE
MUSICAL AUTOMATON CLOCK
London, circa 1790 - 1800. Made for the Chinese market.
Height 24½ inches
£30,000
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A SMALL MAHOGANY WALL REGULATOR
Unsigned
Circa 1815
£8,500
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BARRAUD & LUND, CORNHILL, LONDON
A mahogany 2-day marine chronometer. No. 2/729
Circa 1819
£3,800
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HENRY DELOLME, LONDON
A fine mahogany two-day marine chronometer. No. 850
Circa 1857
£2,800
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RICHARD GANTHONY, LONDON
A very rare harlequin pair of
ebonised bracket clocks
No. 234
£10,500 the pair
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RICHARD GANTHONY, LONDON
A very rare harlequin pair of
ebonised bracket clocks
No. 214
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THOMAS MOSS, LONDON
An unusual brass-bound mahogany striking bracket clock with enamel dial
Circa 1820
Height 15 inches
£5,500
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JAMES CONDLIFF, LIVERPOOL
A very rare two-train hour-striking skeleton clock with repeat and original dome. Circa 1855
Height 20 inches
£19,500
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DENT, LONDON
A very fine mahogany
month-going wall regulator
No. 57740
Circa 1912
£18,500
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PERCIVAL BENTLEY, LEICESTER
An extremely rare burr walnut, mahogany and ebonised pear wood
‘Earth-Driven’ electric wall regulator No. 141
Circa 1912
Height 56 inches
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Exceptional Clocks & Vintage Watches
07814 757742
ben@benwrightclocks.co.uk
www.benwrightclocks.co.uk
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