Antique Clocks & Timepieces

21 products

21 products
Austin of Shoreditch grandfather clock with red japanned chinoiserie design, circa 1720 England – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Austin of Shoreditch, 18th-century, George I, brass and japanned
Austin of Shoreditch
Mid 18th century Dutch longcase clock by Pietre and Jan Morjin, rich burr-walnut – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Pietre & Jan Morjin Early Dutch Longcase Clock, circa 1740, walnut and brass
Pietre & Jan Morjin Early Dutch Longcase Clock
Late 19th-century French mantel clock with white marble, gilt bronze, and a bronze lady figure reading
Alternative view of the Fine French Neo Classical Mantel Clock, 19th-century, marble and gilt bronze
A Fine French Neo Classical Mantel Clock
Napoleon III black marble clock set with gilt bronze neo-classical busts and urns – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Napoleon III Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set, circa 1860, ormolu
Napoleon III Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Gilt bronze and marble clock garniture with cherub and candelabra circa 1870 France – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture, circa 1870, ormolu
Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture
Fine Gilt Bronze Antique Mantel Clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris, circa 1890, glass – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Fine Gilt Bronze Antique Mantel Clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris, circa 1890, glass
Fine Gilt Bronze Antique Mantel Clock by Société des Bronzes de Paris
Elegant 18th-century Sanders of Manchester mahogany longcase clock with Gothic details, – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Sanders of Manchester, 18th-century, Georgian, mahogany and brass
Sanders of Manchester
18th century Louis XV bracket cartel clock by Charles Voisin with green horn veneer and gilt bronze mounts
Alternative view of the Charles Voisin, circa 1740, Louis XV, gilt bronze and steel
Charles Voisin
Early 19th century gilt bronze mantel clock with Cupid and Psyche, France circa 1820 – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Early 19th century Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock – Cupid and Psyche, circa 1820
Early 19th century Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock – Cupid and Psyche
19th-century gilt bronze Ottoman mantle clock with seated lady, floral and pagoda details – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Gilt Bronze Ottoman Mantle Clock, circa 1870, photographed from another angle
A Gilt Bronze Ottoman Mantle Clock
Early 19th-century fire gilt French mantle clock with reading figure, enamel dial – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Mantle Clock By Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris, circa 1810, marble
Mantle Clock By Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris
Late 19th century marquetry bracket clock with engraved face on original wall bracket – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Marquetry Bracket Clock With Engraved Face, circa 1880, photographed from another angle
Marquetry Bracket Clock With Engraved Face
An eglomise wall clock, glass, by Eardley Norton, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
An eglomise wall clock
Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870, Napoleon III, ormolu, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870, Napoleon III, ormolu
Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
A Red Tole Charles X Bullseye Wall Clock, 19th-century, Empire, gilt bronze and lacquer – Nicholas Wells Antiques
A Red Tole Charles X Bullseye Wall Clock
Fine porcelain ormolu mantel clock with courting couple scenes circa 1880 France – Nicholas Wells Antiques
A Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock
Champleve 8 day French carriage clock with blue enamel and mercury pendulum circa 1880 – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Champleve 8 day French Carriage Clock, circa 1880, photographed from another angle
Champleve 8 day French Carriage Clock
Sèvres Porcelain Blue Celeste Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock, circa 1840, gilt bronze – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Sèvres Porcelain Blue Celeste Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock, circa 1840, gilt bronze
Sèvres Porcelain Blue Celeste Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock
£POA
Napoleon III Rouge Marble and Bronze Clock Set, circa 1890, by F, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Napoleon III Rouge Marble and Bronze Clock Set, circa 1890, by F
Napoleon III Rouge Marble and Bronze Clock Set
£POA
Thomas Wright, George III, mahogany and bronze, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Thomas Wright, George III, mahogany and bronze, photographed from another angle
Thomas Wright
£POA
Napoleon III Sevres and ormolu clock with painted courting couple and krater vase – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Napoleon III Sevres And Ormolu Clock, circa 1870, porcelain
A Napoleon III Sevres And Ormolu Clock
£POA

The Art of Measuring Time

At Nwtiques, we are proud to present a remarkable collection of antique clocks and scientific instruments. In today’s world, where a glance at a phone reveals the hour, antique clocks remind us of a time when mechanical genius and aesthetic beauty were inseparable. Each piece is both a scientific achievement and a decorative work of art, embodying the craftsmanship and ingenuity of Europe’s finest horologists.

From the grandeur of longcase clocks to the elegance of French ormolu garnitures, these timepieces are more than functional objects — they are monuments to precision engineering and artistic design that have stood the test of time.

Highlights of the Collection

  • Austin of Shoreditch Longcase Clock – An exceptional English clock of refined design (£45,000).

  • Pietre & Jan Morjin Dutch Longcase Clock – Mid 18th-century burr walnut masterpiece (£35,000).

  • Napoleon III Ormolu & Sèvres Porcelain Clock Set – French opulence circa 1870 (£28,000).

  • Fine French Neoclassical Mantel Clock – Gilt bronze and marble, late 19th century (£22,900).

  • John Ellicott Bracket Clock – London, mid 18th century, ebony and gilt bronze (£22,000).

  • Rouge Griotte Marble French Garniture Clock – Elegant French craftsmanship (£22,000).

  • Charles Voisin Louis XV Bracket Clock – Green horn veneer and gilt bronze mounts (£9,000).

  • George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Edward Gatton – An English classic (£8,500).

  • Cupid & Psyche Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock – Early 19th-century French romanticism (£8,500).

  • Lord Byron Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock – Napoleon III period with literary subject (£4,500).

  • Champlevé 8-Day French Carriage Clock – Blue enamel and mercury pendulum (£3,900).

Alongside these masterworks, we also offer Sevres porcelain clocks, scientific globes, marquetry bracket clocks, and Napoleon III garnitures, each selected for rarity, condition, and craftsmanship.

Why Collect Antique Clocks?

  • Engineering brilliance: From verge escapements to precision regulator movements, antique clocks showcase early horological mastery.

  • Artistic beauty: Cases in marble, ormolu, ebony, or exotic veneers often rival sculpture and furniture in their artistry.

  • Cultural resonance: Clocks reflected status, taste, and technological achievement in every era from Georgian England to Napoleonic France.

  • Timeless appeal: Still functional today, antique clocks provide rhythm, atmosphere, and presence in interiors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What types of antique clocks do you offer?
Our collection includes longcase clocks, mantel clocks, carriage clocks, bracket clocks, and clock garnitures, ranging from the 18th to 19th centuries.

Do the clocks still work?
Yes. Most retain working mechanisms and can be serviced for reliable timekeeping. Many collectors enjoy their functional as well as decorative qualities.

Which makers are represented?
Important names such as John Ellicott, Charles Voisin, Pietre & Jan Morjin, and leading French ateliers are represented in our collection.

What materials are used?
Cases range from marble, ormolu, ebony, horn veneer, porcelain, and gilt bronze, often with enamel or jewelled details.

Can antique clocks be used in modern homes?
Absolutely. A Georgian longcase or a French ormolu mantel clock makes a striking focal point in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Do you offer international shipping?
Yes. We arrange worldwide delivery through fine art shippers, fully insured and packed to museum standards.

✨ Explore Nwtiques’ Clocks & Timepieces – where mechanical mastery meets timeless beauty, and every tick tells a story of craftsmanship and culture.
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