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John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Balloon Clock
John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Balloon Clock

John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Balloon Clock

By John Leroux

Located in Amersham, GB

An 18th century balloon shaped bracket or table clock by John Leroux of Charing Cross, dating from

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by John Garth, Harrogate
Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by John Garth, Harrogate

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by John Garth, Harrogate

By John Garth

Located in Norwich, GB

Regency bracket clock by John Garth, Harrogate Mahogany case standing on a stepped base with

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency More Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

By John Nicholl

Located in New York, NY

Federal Tall Case Clock Made and Signed by John Nicholl, (1784-1862) Belvidere, New Jersey

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London
18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London

18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London

By John Turner, London

Located in Devon, GB

A George III period antique brass-mounted mahogany bracket clock by the London maker John Turner

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Bracket Alarm Clock by John Taylor
Bracket Alarm Clock by John Taylor

Bracket Alarm Clock by John Taylor

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine mahogany bracket alarm clock by John Taylor, the rectangular case enclosing an arched gilt

Category

Antique 1780s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Barwise of London
19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Barwise of London

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Barwise of London

By John Barwise

Located in Devon, GB

A fine Regency longcase clock in the form of a domestic regulator in an architectural mahogany case

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Antique Burr-Yew Longcase Clock by John Stephens of London
18th Century Antique Burr-Yew Longcase Clock by John Stephens of London

18th Century Antique Burr-Yew Longcase Clock by John Stephens of London

By John Stephens

Located in Devon, GB

A George II period, antique eight day longcase clock of smaller size with unusual burr-yew case

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Antique 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Yew

English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750
English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750

English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750

By John Coates

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chestnut and Mahogany tall case clock with broken arch pediment, floral rosettes, original

Category

Antique 1750s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, John Bagshaw, Liverpool
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, John Bagshaw, Liverpool

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, John Bagshaw, Liverpool

By Buren

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, John Bagshaw & Sons, Liverpool Break arch case with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Georgian Rosewood Bracket Clock by John Grant, London
Georgian Rosewood Bracket Clock by John Grant, London

Georgian Rosewood Bracket Clock by John Grant, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian Bracket clock in a serpentine top rosewood case with applied carved decoration and side

Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian More Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

A Rare Ebonised Table Clock 18th Century
A Rare Ebonised Table Clock 18th Century

A Rare Ebonised Table Clock 18th Century

By John Russell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A RARE EBONISED TABLE CLOCK WITH PIVOTTED DE BETHUNE TYPE ESCAPEMENT John Russell, Falkirk The bell

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Antique Late 18th Century Scottish George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique English George III Flamed Mahogany John Scott Grandfather Clock Ca. 1780
Antique English George III Flamed Mahogany John Scott Grandfather Clock Ca. 1780

Antique English George III Flamed Mahogany John Scott Grandfather Clock Ca. 1780

By John Scott, London

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English London Made George III Flamed Mahogany "John Scott" Grandfather Clock, Circa 1780.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Mahogany

Very Fine Royal Warrant John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir Clock in Case
Very Fine Royal Warrant John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir Clock in Case

Very Fine Royal Warrant John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir Clock in Case

By John Harris

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Set
Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Set

Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Set

By John Barwise

Located in London, GB

Antique marble and gilt bronze clock and barometer set English, 19th Century Height 49cm, width

Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock by Barwise of London
19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock by Barwise of London

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock by Barwise of London

By John Barwise

Located in Devon, GB

A fine quality early 19th century mahogany wall drop dial timepiece by this prestigious family of clockmakers. The fully signed white painted wooden 12 inch dial retains its original...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester
Regency Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester

Regency Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester

Located in Norwich, GB

Regency Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester Ebonised arch top bracket clock standing on a

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Antique 1820s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock By John Ross, London
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock By John Ross, London

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock By John Ross, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian longcase clock by John Ross, London Finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian Longcase clock by John Taylor, London Finely figured flame mahogany case with

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks
Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks

Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks

Located in Norwich, GB

Oak longcase clock by John Baker of Sevenoaks. Slim oak case standing on a raised plinth with

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Antique 1730s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford
Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford

Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian mahogany Longcase clock by John Paine, Brentford A slim finely figured flame mahogany

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Antique 1770s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron
18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron

18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron

Located in Devon, GB

very probably original to the clock. *John Waldron is recorded working the Cornhill district of

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Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Oak Longcase Clock Signed John Kent, Manchester
Antique George III Oak Longcase Clock Signed John Kent, Manchester

Antique George III Oak Longcase Clock Signed John Kent, Manchester

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III oak eight day longcase clock having a well proportioned oak longcase with a

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Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Oak

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham
18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th century mahogany longcase clock by John Wood of Grantham (known to be working from 1753-1797

Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench
17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench

17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Rare Late 17th Century English Basket-Top Spring Clock by John Wrench of Chester, Circa 1695-1700

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Good Quality Regency ‘Egyptian Style’ Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Grant
Good Quality Regency ‘Egyptian Style’ Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Grant

Good Quality Regency ‘Egyptian Style’ Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Grant

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A good quality Regency ‘Egyptian style’ mahogany longcase clock by John Grant, the case surmounted

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Longcase Clock with Brass Face Plate by John Parsons
18th Century English Longcase Clock with Brass Face Plate by John Parsons

18th Century English Longcase Clock with Brass Face Plate by John Parsons

Located in Dallas, TX

Discover the charm of a 18th century English Longcase Clock, featuring a brass face plate crafted

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement
20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement

20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement

By John Thompson

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., London, a grandmother clock in a wood case with mixed veneers, with scrolled open pediment

Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Regency Year Calendar Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Miller of Bedford
Antique Regency Year Calendar Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Miller of Bedford

Antique Regency Year Calendar Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Miller of Bedford

Located in Devon, GB

A fine English Regency mahogany regulator longcase, the beautiful flame veneered case with shallow arch and ogee moulded hood. The 12 inch ogee shaped silvered dial is of the regulat...

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Charles II Month Going Marquetry Longcase Clock by John Wise
17th Century Charles II Month Going Marquetry Longcase Clock by John Wise

17th Century Charles II Month Going Marquetry Longcase Clock by John Wise

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A superb Charles II month duration floral marquetry longcase clock by the well-known maker John

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Brass, Steel

Small Georgian Longcase Domestic Regulator by John Byard, London
Small Georgian Longcase Domestic Regulator by John Byard, London

Small Georgian Longcase Domestic Regulator by John Byard, London

Located in Norwich, GB

A very fine small Georgian longcase domestic regulator. Twelve inch silvered dial signed ‘John

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Antique 1790s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

English Bracket Clock of Walnut in the Egyptian Style
English Bracket Clock of Walnut in the Egyptian Style

English Bracket Clock of Walnut in the Egyptian Style

By John Bennett

Located in London, GB

A quarter chiming bracket clock. The walnut case, of architectural form, is supported on the

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Antique 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Walnut

An English Brass Italian Striking Lantern Clock, John Pleydell, ca. 1675
An English Brass Italian Striking Lantern Clock, John Pleydell, ca. 1675

An English Brass Italian Striking Lantern Clock, John Pleydell, ca. 1675

By John Pleydell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

signed John Pleydell Londini fecit, single iron hour hand and similarly engraved brass alarm disc, 30

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Burr Oak Bracket Clock Edward John Dent, London

19th Century Burr Oak Bracket Clock Edward John Dent, London

Located in London, GB

A fine early Victorian period striking table clock by this famous clockmaker. The elegant burr

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

19th Century John Leach Satinwood Bracket Clock
19th Century John Leach Satinwood Bracket Clock

19th Century John Leach Satinwood Bracket Clock

By John Leach

Located in Wendover, GB

William IV eight day bracket clock. An 8 inch circular dial set within a satinwood Biedermeier

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Antique Early 19th Century British Biedermeier Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

William & Mary Walnut & Floral Marquetry Month Duration Longcase Clock
William & Mary Walnut & Floral Marquetry Month Duration Longcase Clock

William & Mary Walnut & Floral Marquetry Month Duration Longcase Clock

By John Barnett

Located in Knutsford, GB

A William & Mary walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock of one month duration by John Barnett

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Antique Late 17th Century English Queen Anne Clocks

Materials

Walnut

William & Mary Walnut and Floral Marquetry Longcase Clock John Clowes, London
William & Mary Walnut and Floral Marquetry Longcase Clock John Clowes, London

William & Mary Walnut and Floral Marquetry Longcase Clock John Clowes, London

Located in Knutsford, GB

A William & Mary walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock by John Clowes, London. The five finned

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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Barwise, London a Late George III Period Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock

Barwise, London a Late George III Period Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock

By John Barwise

Located in London, GB

A fine quality early 19th century mahogany wall drop dial timepiece by this prestigious family of clockmakers. The fully signed white painted wooden 12 inch dial retains its original...

Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

George III Hour Striking Mahogany Belltop Bracket John Scott, London

George III Hour Striking Mahogany Belltop Bracket John Scott, London

By John Scott, London

Located in London, GB

A finely proportioned late 18th century mahogany bell top bracket clock with two subsidiary dials

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Burl Walnut Longcase Tall Case Clock, John Coates, London
Burl Walnut Longcase Tall Case Clock, John Coates, London

Burl Walnut Longcase Tall Case Clock, John Coates, London

Located in Chesterfield, GB

This is a very Fine walnut longcase clock dated circa 1740-50 by John Coates of London which is is

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Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock
19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock

19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock

By John Lloyd Brecon

Located in Wendover, GB

Eight day 19th century double fusee brass skeleton clock with pull repeat under a glass dome on

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Antique 1830s British Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Scott, Edinburgh
Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Scott, Edinburgh

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Scott, Edinburgh

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Stunning Georgian, oak and mahogany, longcase clock, having swan neck pediment with brass

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Antique Early 1800s Scottish George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Oak

English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action
English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action

English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action

By John Peterkin

Located in Macclesfield, GB

the side of the case. The clock has an eight inch painted dish dial with the makers name:- John

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Grandfather Clock by William Paterson of Falkirk circa 1835
Grandfather Clock by William Paterson of Falkirk circa 1835

Grandfather Clock by William Paterson of Falkirk circa 1835

By John Paterson

Located in Glencarse, Perthshire

Maker William Paterson of Falkirk circa 1835 Beautifully painted in oil, now well crinkled, depicting a rural setting of the four seasons. In the upper arch, also beautifully painte...

Category

Antique 1830s Scottish Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

English George IV Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock
English George IV Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock

English George IV Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock

By John Licnes Fecit

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very nice quality oak and mahogany slim cased Longcase Grandfather clock. The case has mahogany

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

19th Century Grandfather Clock in Mahogany by an Exceptionally Fine Maker
19th Century Grandfather Clock in Mahogany by an Exceptionally Fine Maker

19th Century Grandfather Clock in Mahogany by an Exceptionally Fine Maker

By John Gillian

Located in Glencarse, GB

This exceptionally Fine Grandfather Clock by John Gillan of Keith Hall Inverurie. Dated circa 1837

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks and...

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

18th Century John Snelling 8 Day Square Brass Dial Longcase Clock
18th Century John Snelling 8 Day Square Brass Dial Longcase Clock

18th Century John Snelling 8 Day Square Brass Dial Longcase Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This lovely 8 day square brass dial strikes the hours on a single bell. The maker is John Snelling

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Brass

Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne
Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne

Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne

By John Payne

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very good, solid oak case, 8 day arched painted dial clock striking the hours, by Payne of

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Oak

19th Century 8 Day Director's Board Room Clock by Sir John Bennett of London
19th Century 8 Day Director's Board Room Clock by Sir John Bennett of London

19th Century 8 Day Director's Board Room Clock by Sir John Bennett of London

Located in Cheltenham, GB

An impressive 8 day director's board room clock with quarter chiming on a nest of 8 bells and

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Pine

Irish 18th Century Chippendale Longcase by Sanderson, Dublin, circa 1755
Irish 18th Century Chippendale Longcase by Sanderson, Dublin, circa 1755

Irish 18th Century Chippendale Longcase by Sanderson, Dublin, circa 1755

By John Sanderson

Located in Dublin, IE

collaboration of a small number of highly skilled craftsmen. John's clock is in excellent condition, fully

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Antique 1750s Irish Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Long Case Clock
Early 18th Century Long Case Clock

Early 18th Century Long Case Clock

By John Webster

Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire

An early 18th century walnut long case clock with satinwood and boxwood marquetry by John Webster

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Mid-18th Century Eight Day Oak Longcase Clock by John Taylor of Manchester
Mid-18th Century Eight Day Oak Longcase Clock by John Taylor of Manchester

Mid-18th Century Eight Day Oak Longcase Clock by John Taylor of Manchester

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

present. Mid-18th century eight day oak longcase clock by John Taylor of Manchester John

Category

Antique 18th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Bracket Clock, John Scott, London
Georgian Mahogany Bracket Clock, John Scott, London

Georgian Mahogany Bracket Clock, John Scott, London

By John Scott, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian mahogany bracket clock. Finely figured flame mahogany break arch case inset at the

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Antique 1790s English Georgian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

English Fusee Movement Mahogany Wall Clock by John Gross
English Fusee Movement Mahogany Wall Clock by John Gross

English Fusee Movement Mahogany Wall Clock by John Gross

By John B. Gross

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English mahogany and oak wall clock made and signed by John B. Gross, the fusee movement in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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