Bellmans holds specialist clock auctions twice a year. Clocks and pocket watches are also included in our monthly Interiors auctions and are available for valuation at our Sussex saleroom.
Recent highlights include a silver-mounted ebony bracket clock by Daniel Quare, sold for £25,000; a walnut longcase clock by George Graham, £18,000; a gold-cased pocket watch by Breguet, £13,500; and a marine chronometer by John Roger Arnold, £6,400.
Our clocks department has long-standing experience valuing clocks and watches for sale and maintains a detailed understanding of the international market. The Sussex department is led by Philip Belcher, who has a lifelong interest in horology.
Valuations are offered at our Sussex saleroom and London office at Cromwell Place, South Kensington, as well as through occasional valuation days held around the country. Preliminary estimates can also be provided by email, and home visits can be arranged where appropriate.
To enquire, please contact our London or Sussex office and a member of the team will be happy to advise.
Whether you are looking to sell a group of longcase, mantel or carriage clocks, or to build a collection of antique watches, Bellmans offers specialist advice at every stage.
When assessing a clock or watch, our London specialists consider a range of factors, including condition, age, maker, country of origin, provenance and current market demand.
We handle clocks from a wide range of periods, from early examples through to later and more unusual pieces. Collectors and institutions continue to show strong interest in clocks from the 16th to 19th centuries, particularly those made in England, France and the United States. High-quality work by makers such as Thomas Tompion, Edward East and Aaron Willard is especially sought after.
That said, many lesser-known makers produced clocks of real quality, and these often provide an accessible entry point for collectors.
Clocks and watches are offered through our specialist auctions and valuation services in Sussex and London.
Antique clocks appeal to collectors for more than one reason. They are decorative objects, but they are also finely made pieces of engineering, and both aspects matter to those who collect them.
A good clock reflects the work of several skilled trades, from the clockmaker to the cabinet-maker, engraver and dial painter. How these elements come together has a direct impact on quality, condition and value.
The movement is often of particular interest to collectors. Original components, sound construction and good overall condition all play an important role in collectability.
Antique clocks and watches are widely available and cover a broad range of types and periods. This makes the field accessible, whether collecting wall clocks, longcase clocks, mantel clocks or watches.
Our specialists advise collectors and sellers through our Sussex and London offices. For further information or to discuss a specific piece, please get in touch and a member of the team will be happy to assist.
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