About Raffety
Following more than 35 years trading in London's Kensington Church Street, Raffety has now relocated to mid-Devon in the West Country of Britain. A new showroom has been established there to which you are most welcome to visit. Raffety continues to be a premier dealer specialising in British 17th and 18th century clocks by leading clockmakers together with selected marine chronometers, barometers and furniture of the period. We welcome you contacting us with your requirements and indeed visiting us, by appointment.
Established in 19791stDibs seller since 2013
Associations
The British Antique Dealers' Association
LAPADA - The Association of Arts & Antiques Dealers
VAT ID
GB335497826
Featured Pieces
18th Century Antique Mahogany Neoclassical Musical Clock by Ralph Gout of London
Located in Devon, GB
An impressive and unique 18th centur,y, GeorgeIII period antique circular mahogany musical table clock, in a case of neoclassical design by Ralph ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Antique English Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Devon, GB
A fine Queen Anne period antique patinated, walnut chest of drawers. The chest has a rectangular moulded top with contrasting feather banding. In the centre is an oval panel, quarter...
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Antique Scottish Regency Verre Églomisé Barometer by John Russell of Falkirk
Located in Devon, GB
A fine and extremely rare early 19th Century Regency period wheel barometer by John Russell of Falkirk, barometer maker to the Prince Regent. This e...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Antique English Mahogany Marine Barometer signed Nixon
By Nixon
Located in Devon, GB
An early 19th century mahogany marine barometer of exceptional quality and originality. The elegant carved, fluted and turned case has an inset engrav...
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Antique 19th Century British George IV Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Antique Mahogany Bracket Clock by Charles Blanchard of London
Located in Devon, GB
A fine antique George II period mellowed mahogany striking bracket clock, the arched brass dial and verge movement both signed Charles Blanchard, London. The clock is standing on block feet, has glazed sides and an inverted bell top with a brass carrying handle.
Literature: Charles Blanchard: 1688-1768 recorded in Baillie 'Watch and Clockmakers of the World, page 29.
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Antique 18th Century English George II Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Victorian Antique Porcelain Clock by Adam Thomson of Bond Street London
Located in Devon, GB
A fine quality antique porcelain timepiece, the waisted case with profuse scroll and floral decoration against a dark blue background. The gilt engine turned dial is signed by the ma...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Samuel Hunter of Islington London
Located in Devon, GB
A late George III antique mahogany longcase clock of eight day duration. The ogee shaped silvered brass dial, reminiscent of Dutton, ...
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Brass
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 with inset panels of satinwood and ebonized mouldings. The case of this clock shows the distinct influence of Thomas Hope, the eminent antiquarian and designer who was inspired by the Greek and Egyptian designs.
The 12in square brass dial has a silvered finish and is engraved with Roman chapters and subsidiary second’s dial. The dial is signed within the lower section 'Barwise, London'.
The eight day duration movement is of the highest quality, with five pillars, dead beat escapement, maintaining power and hour strike on a bell. The pendulum has a wood rod for temperature compensation with beat adjustment and rating nut beneath the brass bob. The clock is complete with the original brass cased weights.
John Barwise was an eminent maker working in London from 1790. He was chairman of the British Watch...
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Antique 1820s British Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
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
Victorian Antique Porcelain Mantel Clock by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London
By Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy
Located in Devon, GB
A fine early 19th century Coalport Porcelain cased timepiece by this famous maker.
The elaborate pink ground porcelain case is set with exotic birds and flowers on scroll feet, wi...
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron
Located in Devon, GB
This superb George III longcase clock is veneered throughout with patinated figured mahogany of excellent colour. The base, trunk with openin...
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Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
18th Century Antique Mahogany Drop Leaf Table
Located in Devon, GB
Mid 18th century solid mahogany drop leaf table with four tapering legs and pad feet.
This piece retains the original deep colour patina...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
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