Frères Esquivillon & De Choudens Clocks

A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in places in the south of France such as Avignon and elsewhere along this parallel. The elaborately engraved base plate has a Roman chapter ring on which the gnomon (a triangular flap) casts its shadow. It is signed by the maker in the following manner: Butterfield A Paris. On one side is a glazed recessed compass with a blued steel hand to position the instrument in such a way that the time can be read. The hinged triangular gnomon is richly engraved and in the shape of a bird’s head. The folding gnomon and cut corners enable the dial to be carried in the pocket. The underside shows the latitudes of various Southern-French places in the relevant areas Its maker Michael Butterfield was an English instrument maker who based himself in 'Le Quay de l'Horloge' of Paris from circa 1685. These types of dials, often replicated by other makers, became known as Butterfield Dials...

1960s Chrome Sculptural Wristband-Shaped Pocket Watch Stand

Zenith pocket watch Grand Prix Paris, 1900 A Swiss pocket watch marked Zenith and 0,800 ( silver 800) A triple case with outside silver and on ...

A superb French silver over bronze clock by Raingo Freres. Signed Raingo Frères on the dial and on the works, on a Rouge Griotte marble base. Dimensions: Height 22" width 19 3/4" de...

Midcentury novelty Jumbo Pocket Watch or small Wall Clock. It is called Railway Chronometer. The case, crown and ring/crown guard is fashioned from b...

This timepiece is curated from Carlo Biagioli’s private collection. An alarm in your pocket… The word ‘Memovox’ was invented by LeCoultre and is actually an amalgamation of two latin words. Memor, which means remembering and Vox, which means voice. This is a highly unusual alarm pocket watch...

Gorgeous little solid silver Swiss ladies pocket watch from 1880. L'Excelsior Suisse White and pink enameled face with gorgeous silver repousse work on rear with unmarked armor...

A charming antique French wall clock by the famous maker Japy Freres. Beautifully modelled with leafy scrolls and flowers and painted with gold lacquer with the flowers picked out in...

A magnificent ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and Sèvres style porcelain clock by renown maker Japy Frères. It is of a beautifully chic design, four turned corner columns with a cushio...

Antiques 19th Century French Rococo-style gilt-bronze mantle clock crafted by Raingo Frères. The clock boasts intricate decoration throughout, with birds resting on floral foliage ad...

A superb early antique French ormolu and Sèvres style porcelain clock. It is made of exquisite ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted with very finely painted Sèvres style porcelain, ...

A beautiful original antique French clock by the famous maker Japy Frères and retailed by Henry Marc of Paris. Superbly made in ormolu and mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcela...