Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
1817-1874
Achille Brocot was a French clockmaker and amateur mathematician. He is known for his discovery of the Stern–Brocot tree, a mathematical structure useful in approximating real numbers by rational numbers, this sort of approximation is an important part of the design of gear ratios for clocks. Several improvements in clock design were attributed to Brocot. He invented the "Brocot Suspension", which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial.
to
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Height
to
Width
to
1
1
1
4
40
20
14
13
Creator: Achille Brocot
Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
By Achille Brocot, Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
A Superb Coromandel-Veneered Mantle Clock
The case constructed of very well-figured Coromandel giving the maximum amount of decorative effect, with gilt bronze accents; the plinth base of rectangular form, with everted stepped corners, and precisely chased gilt bronze figures, two representing Mercury-the god of travel and merchants with his winged helmet and coin purse in hand; the others representing Fortuna-the goddess of luck; the sides glazed, with mooresque arcaded pierced mounts enclosing a vase, in gilt bronze with overlapping palm trees above: the top of domed form with an octagonal platform, surmounted by an architectural dome, its engraved detail and structure reminiscent of Byzantine prototypes. The silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals for the hours, and within an arabesque dial divided into quadrants, with the key aperture at 6 o'clock. Below, the manual calendar, and a semi-circular thermometer. The dial signed by the retailer "Hunt & Roskell / London." The mechanism replaced with a one-year duration movement by Achille Brocot.
English, circa 1860
A closely related clock, by Thomas Cole, though not bearing his signature, with a case of identical form and differing bronze decoration, previously with Butchoff. A third known coromandel-veneered example, also unsigned, is discussed by John...
Category
19th Century English Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Related Items
French 19th Century Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French late 19th century gilded ormolu and champleve enamel mantel (fireplace) clock. Having urns and a cherub above the eight day clock that chimes...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock After Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Essex, MA
Late 19th century mahogany chinoiserie tall case clock after Thomas Chippendale. Made around circa 1890-1900 in exacting detail to Thomas C...
Category
Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Seth Thomas long case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American poplar case in Early American styling with an open pediment, c...
Category
Early 19th Century American Colonial Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Poplar
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 94 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
Mid-19th Century Seth Thomas Ogee Shelf Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite mid-19th-century Seth Thomas Ogee shelf clock, crafted in Thomaston, Connecticut, showcases the refined craftsmanship of one of America’s most renowned clockmakers. Th...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
19th Century Malachite Veneered Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique (late 19th century) mantel clock with movement by Japy Freres.
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Machiche
Very Impressive French 19th Century Neoclassical Lyre-Form Clock
By Etienne LeNoir
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An impressive French 19th century Neoclassical Lyre-form clock with jeweled pendulum.
Amazing quality white and yellow marble 19th century French Lyre-Form clock mounted all over with gilt bronze...
Category
1850s French Louis XVI Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
$7,079 Sale Price
52% Off
H 29.93 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Seth Thomas, American Wall Clock, 19th Century
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rosewood wall clock, decorated with a mirror and a bird painted with the technique of fixed under glass in the lower part.
It bears the manufacturer's labels Seth Thomas...
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
A very fine 19th century French gilt bronze clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze mantle clock . Signed by the clockmaker
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Moss of London
By Thomas Moss
Located in Devon, GB
A good Regency period mahogany hour striking bracket clock. The lancet style case with pierced brass side frets, lion and ring side handles and claw feet.
The circular silvered and ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
$9,191
H 14.5 in W 9.75 in D 6.6 in
19th Century Station Clock
By TJ Upjohn
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely 19th century station clock by J Upjohn who was part of the famous clock making Upjohn family. The case is made from iron and wood with a painted...
Category
19th Century European Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
The clock face is flanked by one child playing the french horn,the other playing with finger cymbals, all raised on an elabor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Payne and Co. 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French boulle mantel clock with wonderful scrolling foliate ormolu mounts to the surround, brass inlay to the red tortoiseshell. White enamel roman n...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Previously Available Items
French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock
By Achille Brocot
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful example of French horology at its finest, this conical pendulum mystery clock was crafted by renowned French clockmaker and mathemat...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Napoleon III Sculptural Mantel Clock
By Achille Brocot
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly important Napoleon III patinated bronze and rouge marble mantel clock by Louis-Gabriel and Achille Brocot is a work of mechanical and artistic beauty. Featuring a Brocot ...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Achille Brocot Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Achille Brocot table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Achille Brocot table clocks and desk clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original table clocks and desk clocks by Achille Brocot were created in the neoclassical style in europe during the 19th century. Prices for Achille Brocot table clocks and desk clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $34,500 and can go as high as $108,302, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $71,401.