Regulator by French Royal Exchange
By French Royal Exchange London
Located in Amersham, GB
The firm of French Royal Exchange were a renowned family of watch and chronometer makers who occasionally made long case clocks the were established in 1810, this clock dates from th...
Brass
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 Byard, London’, with original blued steel hands and subsidiary seconds dial. M...
Mahogany
Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Barraud And Lund
Located in Amersham, GB
Barraud and Lund were noted London makers, celebrated for the their high quality chronometers, regulators, pocket watches and clocks, they finally ceased trading in 1929.
Brass
William IV Rosewood and Bronze Bracket Clock by Frodsham 185 & Baker
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Meanwhile, another of William’s sons, Charles (1810-71) established his own business Charles Frodsham & Co., which is the longest continuously trading firm of high-quality watches, c...
Bronze
Victorian Walnut Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lund, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Barraud & Lund were highly regarded London makers and were celebrated for their high quality chronometers, regulators, pocket watches and clocks. The company ceased trading in 1929.
Walnut
Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London
By Francis Barraud
Located in Norwich, GB
Barraud & Lund were highly regarded London makers and were celebrated for their high quality chronometers, regulators, pocket watches and clocks. The company ceased trading in 1929.
Walnut
French 19th-20th Century Régence Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Longcase Clock
By Charles Cressent, Julien Le Roy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Régence style gilt bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood parquetry regulator longcase clock, after the 18th century model by Julien Le Roy (French, 16...
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cabinet by Henry Dasson with Venus & Aeneas
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
The ormolu mount of Apollo, however, is inspired by Riesener’s famous regulator clock (today in the Louvre), a design which Dasson also produced in the nineteenth century.
Marble, Ormolu
Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in New York, NY
The company has produced hundreds of different clock models, including Gingerbread, Porcelain, and Crystal Regulator styles.
Silver, Silver Plate
Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
In this fascinating and fully-illustrated book Richard Good examines, in detail, over 140 examples of the different types of clock made in the Victorian period, including: carriage c...
Paper
June 14 2000 Christie's Auction Catalog Important Clocks and Marine Chronometers
By Christie's
Located in Red Lion, PA
It features a world-class assembly of precision timekeeping, ranging from the Golden Age of British clockmaking to 19th-century French decorative arts, providing expert descriptions ...
Paper
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.