Traditional solid mahogany aneroid pendant barometer.

Reproduction aneroid barometer. Solid mahogany case with curl veneer inlaid with black/white edge line.

Solid mahogany arch top case with bell strike movement.

Oak basket top case in medium oak finish with Westminster chime movement.

Solid mahogany basket top case with Westminster chime movement.

Solid mahogany aneroid bracket barometer with 8" diameter open face enamel finish dial.

Break arch walnut case with book-matched burr walnut veneers. The door features cross-banded figured walnut with inlaid boxwood stringing. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Break arch antique yew finish case with book-matched burr yew veneers. The door features cross-banded figured yew with inlaid black stringing. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Solid oak break arch triple chime grandfather clock with a "Linenfold" panel to the plinth. Medium oak shaded waxed finish.

A superb example of the clock made by the London maker Joseph Knibb (1640-1711) with a triple chime movement. The walnut case is decorated with burr walnut veneers and fine marquetry panels.

The marquetry depicts birds and flower motifs popular in cabinet work of the William and Mary period. The hood is decorated with barley twist pillars and hand cut fretwork. The solid brass dial has cherub spandrels, silver plated chapter ring and blue lacquered period hands. The marquetry panels are created using boxwood, pear wood, walnut, satinwood and black-dyed sycamore. The cabinet has a hand rubbed waxed finish.

A favourite of clock collectors, the Rolling Ball Clock was invented by Sir William Congreve and patented in 1808. The traverse of the ball along the grooves of the inclined platform regulates the clock by tripping the escapement at the end of each cycle and reversing the slope. The principle of the clock is such that the accuracy of the timekeeping is limited to +/- 15 minutes per day. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and gold plated.

A favourite of clock collectors, the Military Timepiece or Rolling Ball Clock was invented by Sir William Congreve and presented to the Prince of Wales in 1808. The original clock can be viewed at Buckingham Palace.

Congreve was a prolific inventor famous for making the first solid fuel rockets at The Royal Arsenal in Woolwich in 1805 and subsequently used during the Napoleonic wars.

It has been suggested that his clock was created for military purposes, this would certainly make sense because the principle of the mechanism is such that the accuracy is limited to +/- 15 minutes per day.

In effect it is a very robust timing device that would have been relatively easy to transport and set up by the military in the field for the timing of the flight of artillery rocket batteries.

The traverse of the ball along the grooves of the inclined platform regulates the clock by tripping the escapement at the end of each cycle and reversing the slope.

The 8 day fusee movement is hand made from solid brass, gold plated and protected by a crystal glass canopy. The solid mahogany base with key drawer is decorated with fine curl veneers. The base has a hand rubbed waxed finish.

A contemporary version of a clock originally made in 1808 that has become a favourite of clock collectors.

The Military Timepiece or Rolling Ball Clock was invented by Sir William Congreve and presented to the Prince of Wales in 1808. The original clock can be viewed at Buckingham Palace.

Congreve was a prolific inventor famous for making the first solid fuel rockets at The Royal Arsenal in Woolwich in 1805 and subsequently used during the Napoleonic wars.

It has been suggested that his clock was created for military purposes, this would certainly make sense because the principle of the mechanism is such that the accuracy is limited to +/- 15 minutes per day.

In effect it is a very robust timing device that would have been relatively easy to transport and set up by the military in the field for the timing of the flight of artillery rocket batteries.

The traverse of the ball along the grooves of the inclined platform regulates the clock by tripping the escapement at the end of each cycle and reversing the slope.

The 8 day fusee movement is hand made from solid brass, rhodium plated and protected by a crystal glass canopy. A carbon fibre base with key drawer and lacquered high gloss piano finish completes the presentation of this superb timepiece.

A copy of a Chippendale style floor clock with a 9 tube triple chime movement by David Rittenhouse (PA), circa. 1780.

The Empire has a solid mahogany cabinet with curl veneers and decorative carving. The scroll pediment is supported by fine lattice fretwork. The case stands on ogee feet and features fluted quarter columns to the trunk and "Corinthian" pillars to the hood. The cabinet is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Walnut finish cabinet with Westminster chime movement. Burr walnut veneer to the serpentine pediment.

Solid mahogany cabinet with Westminster chime movement. Curl veneer to the serpentine pediment.

Westminster chime granddaughter clock with mahogany finish break arch case and a moulded panel to the plinth. Antique mahogany waxed finish.

Westminster chime granddaughter clock with solid oak break arch case and a moulded panel to the plinth. Medium oak shaded waxed finish.

Reproduction Georgian style aneroid barometer with broken arch pediment, circa 1810. Mahogany case with curl veneer and white/black edge line.

Georgian style yew case aneroid barometer with burr yew veneer inlaid with ebonised edge line.

Burr walnut Georgian style basket top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1705. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Mahogany Georgian style basket top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1705. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Georgian style Chinoiserie basket top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1705. The solid cherry
case is finished in blue lacquer before the gold leaf
and Chinoiserie artwork is applied. Each piece is
hand finished.

Georgian style Chinoiserie basket top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1705. The solid cherry case is finished in black lacquer before the gold leaf and Chinoiserie artwork is applied. Each piece is hand finished.

Burr yew Georgian style inverted bell top case with fine fretwork and triple chime movement. Circa. 1730. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Georgian style Chinoiserie bell top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1730. The solid cherry case is black lacquered and decorated with gold leaf and hand painted Chinoiserie motifs. The finished artwork is sealed using gold size and each piece is hand finished.

Georgian style Chinoiserie bell top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1730. The solid cherry case is green lacquered and decorated with gold leaf and hand painted Chinoiserie motifs. The finished artwork is sealed using gold size and each piece is hand finished.

Burr walnut Georgian style break arch case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1780. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Georgian style mahogany break arch case with triple chime movement. Decorate with curl veneer hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina. Circa 1780.

Georgian style Chinoiserie break arch case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1780. The solid cherry case is black lacquered and decorated with gold leaf and hand painted motifs. The artwork is sealed using gold size and each piece is hand finished.

Georgian style Chinoiserie break arch case with triple
chime movement. Circa. 1780. The solid cherry case is
red lacquered and decorated with gold leaf and hand
painted motifs. The artwork is sealed using gold size
and each piece is hand finished.

A Sheraton style grandfather clock with triple chime movement. A design typical of the work of the Scottish clockmaker William Robb of Montrose , circa. 1790.

Extensive use of chequered edgeline and corner inlays enhances the superb flame mahogany veneers of the Gleneagle. The scroll pediment is decorated with wheat motifs and crowned with a fine cast brass eagle. The cabinet stands on splayed feet and features fluted quarter columns to the trunk and "Corinthian" pillars to the hood. Cabinet is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

The Grasshopper Clock is based on the first marine chronometer made by the world's most famous clock maker, John Harrison (1693 - 1776). His marine timepieces made it possible for seafarers to navigate accurately for the first time and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

The clock features the "grasshopper escapement" operated by two inter-linked pendulums that compensated for the motion of a ship. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and gold plated. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands.

The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel's book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison's life.

A copy of an elegant timepiece originally made in France, circa 1890. The apparent simplicity of the design is achieved by omitting a wheel from the more conventional gear train and making compensating changes in the tooth counts of the remaining gearing. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and gold plated.

The Grasshopper is based on the first sea clock made by the world's most famous clock maker, John Harrison (1693 - 1776).

His marine chronometers made it possible for seafarers to navigate accurately for the first time and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

For the first time navigators on the high seas could accurately establish their longitude position.

By setting their marine timepieces at noon on the day they left their home port and noting the difference in time at noon on the following days of their journey they could establish the distance they had travelled.

The clock features the "grasshopper escapement" operated by two inter-linked pendulums that compensated for the motion of a ship. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and plated in black nickel, supplied on a carbon fibre base.

The black dials have silver numerals and the time is indicated by fine silver finish Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel's book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison's life

The Grasshopper is based on the first sea clock made by the world's most famous clock maker, John Harrison (1693 - 1776).

His marine chronometers made it possible for seafarers to navigate accurately for the first time and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

For the first time navigators on the high seas could accurately establish their longitude position.

By setting their marine timepieces at noon on the day they left their home port and noting the difference in time at noon on the following days of their journey they could establish the distance they had travelled.

The clock features the "grasshopper escapement" operated by two inter-linked pendulums that compensated for the motion of a ship. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and rhodium plated, supplied on a carbon fibre base.

The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life

The Greenwich is a superb example of the art of the British clockmaker. Exquisite craftsmanship , precision and innovation are the hallmark of this very fine floor regulator.

In the 18th & 19th century London lead the world in the technical advances in precision timekeeping critical to scientific enquiry and regulating the new industrial age. This unique heritage is the inspiration of this superb English Regulator.

The skeletonised solid brass movements feature a dead beat escapement. Accuracy is enhanced by a temperature compensated pendulum based on an elegant design by John Ellicott in 1752. The movement has bull race bearings throughout and maintaining power as devised by John Arnold (1736-1799). A unique design of epicyclic gears allows the movement to be offered in 8 day and month going versions.

The movement is polished by hand and gold plated. Blued screws are featured throughout. The dial is silvered engraved brass and the time indicated with blued hands. The Palladian style cases are made from solid cherry decorated in the finest quality booked matched burr walnut veneers. Each piece is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve a rich patina.

The Greenwich is a superb example of the art of the British clockmaker. Exquisite craftsmanship, precision and innovation are the hallmark of this very fine wall regulator.

In the 18th & 19th century London lead the world in the technical advances in precision timekeeping critical to scientific enquiry and regulating the new industrial age. This unique heritage is the inspiration of this superb English Regulator.

The skeletonised solid brass movements feature a dead beat escapement. Accuracy is enhanced by a temperature compensated pendulum based on an elegant design by John Ellicott in 1752. The movement has bull race bearings throughout and maintaining power as devised by John Arnold (1736-1799). A unique design of epicyclic gears allows the movement to be wound monthly.
The movement is polished by hand and rhodium plated.

Blued screws are featured throughout. The dial is silvered engraved brass and the time indicated with blued hands. A traditional Palladian design has been given a contemporary finish by combining the finest quality Makassar veneers with a black lacquer.

The Georgian style break-arch cabinet with triple chime movement. The Kensington is a design that has been popular for over 250 years.

The mahogany cabinet is decorated with curl veneers, inlaid with boxwood edgeline. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

The Mayfair is a copy of an elegant timepiece originally made in France and popularly known as The Great Wheel, circa 1890.

The apparent simplicity of the design is achieved by omitting a wheel from the more conventional gear train and making compensating changes in the tooth counts of the remaining gearing.

The solid brass fusee movement is gold plated and protected by a crystal glass canopy. The solid mahogany base with key drawer is decorated with fine curl veneers.

The base has a hand rubbed waxed finish.

A contemporary version of an elegant timepiece originally made in France and popularly known as The Great Wheel, circa 1890.

The apparent simplicity of the design of The Mayfair is achieved by omitting a wheel from the more conventional gear train and making compensating changes in the tooth counts of the remaining gearing.

The solid brass fusee movement is rhodium plated and protected by a crystal glass canopy. The base with key drawer has a high gloss black lacquer piano finish.

An elegant contemporary version of a timepiece originally made in France and popularly known as The Great Wheel, circa 1890.

The apparent simplicity of the design of the Mayfair is achieved by omitting a wheel from the more conventional gear train and making compensating changes in the tooth counts of the remaining gearing.

The solid brass fusee movement is rhodium plated and protected by a crystal glass canopy.

A carbon fibre base with key drawer and lacquered high gloss piano finish completes the presentation of this superb clock.

Triple chime grandmother clock with mahogany finish break arch case and a moulded panel to the plinth. Antique mahogany waxed finish.

Triple chime grandmother clock with yew finish case and burr yew veneer to the plinth inlaid with ebonised edgeline. Antique yew waxed finish.

Triple chime grandmother clock with solid oak break arch case with diamond motif panel to the plinth. Medium oak shaded waxed finish.

Mahogany Napoleon style case with bell strike movement. Decorated with book-matched curl veneer and "curtain" moulding to the base.

A unique contemporary version of The Navigator based on the world`s first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison`s marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and plated in black nickel to achieve a very contemporary finish.

The dials have a black enamel finish and the time is indicated by silvered Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The carbon fibre base with key drawer has a lacquered high gloss piano finish. The movement is protected by a crystal glass canopy.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

The Navigator is based on the worlds first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776).

Harrison`s marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich,London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and Empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and gold plated.

The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The solid mahogany base with key drawer is hand rubbed with wax to achieve a fine patina. The movement is protected by a crystal glass canopy with mahogany edging.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

The Navigator is based on the world's first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison's marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and Empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and gold plated. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The solid mahogany base with key drawer is decorated with fine curl veneers and hand rubbed with wax to achieve a fine patina. The movement is protected by a crystal glass canopy.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel's book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison's life.

The Navigator is based on the world`s first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison`s marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and Empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and gold plated. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The burr walnut base with key drawer is hand rubbed with wax to achieve a fine patina. The crystal glass canopy has a gold plated frame.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

A superb limited edition of the Navigator based on the world`s first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison`s marine timepieces solved one of the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for Empire, trade and exploration.

Our artist has employed the Chinoiserie technique of painting fine detail onto gold leaf to create three base panels that capture the historic significance of this unique timepiece. A panorama showing the Royal Navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson approaching the French and Spanish ships at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the famous merchant navy tea clipper the Cutty Sark heading for home and H.M.S Beagle commanded by Captain Fitzroy arriving with Charles Darwin at the Galapagos islands in the 1830s.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and gold plated. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands.

The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The crystal glass canopy has a gold plated frame. The base with key drawer and high gloss black lacquer piano finish completes the presentation of this highly collectable timepiece.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

A superb contemporary version of The Navigator based on the world`s first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison`s marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and Empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and rhodium plated to achieve a very contemporary finish.

The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The base with key drawer has a high gloss black lacquer piano finish. The crystal glass canopy has a rhodium finish frame.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

A unique contemporary version of The Navigator based on the world`s first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison`s marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship.

The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and rhodium plated to achieve a very contemporary finish. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The carbon fibre base with key drawer has a lacquered high gloss piano finish. The movement is protected by a crystal glass canopy.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

Break arch mahogany case with book-matched curl veneers inlaid with boxwood stringing. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Break arch yew finish case with book-matched burr yew veneers inlaid with black stringing. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Palladian style case in solid oak with olive wood burr veneer. Inlaid with black edgeline. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Classic English dial clock with bell strike movement popularly known as Station or School Clock. Tudor oak case.

Classic English dial clock with bell strike movement popularly known as Station or School Clock. Mahogany case.

A Georgian style triple chime mantel or table clock typical of the work of John Ellicott, circa 1730. The inverted bell top cabinet is decorated with burr walnut veneers, fine fretwork and inlaid satinwood edgeline. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

A Georgian style triple chime mantel or table clock typical of the work of John Ellicott, circa 1730. The black lacquered inverted bell top cabinet is decorated with gold leaf and hand painted Chinoiserie motifs. The finished artwork is sealed using gold size and each piece is hand finished.

Solid mahogany triple chime grandfather clock with a break arch case decorated with curl veneer to the plinth inlaid with boxwood edgeline. Antique mahogany waxed finish.

Mahogany arch top case with bell strike movement. Decorated with curl veneer, shell marquetry and boxwood edgeline. Circa. 1820.

Yew arch top case with Westminster chime movement. Decorated with burr yew veneer, shell marquetry and ebonised edgeline. Circa. 1820.

Yew arch top case with bell strike movement. Decorated with burr yew veneer, shell marquetry and ebonised edgeline. Circa. 1820.

Mahogany balloon case with bell strike movement. Decorated with curl veneer, fan marquetry inlay and satinwood banding to the edge. Circa. 1800.

Reproduction Regency style aneroid barometer with scroll pediment, circa 1830. Solid cherry case with burr yew veneer and ebonised edge line.

Regency style mahogany break-arch case with Westminster chime movement. Decorated with curl veneers and corner fan marquetry inlay. Circa 1800.

Regency style mahogany break-arch case with bell strike movement. Decorated with curl veneers and corner fan marquetry inlay. Circa 1800.

Mahogany lancet case with Westminster chime movement. Decorated with curl veneer inlaid with fan marquetry and boxwood edgeline. Fluted pillars with brass capitals. Circa. 1820.

The Grasshopper Clock is based on the first marine chronometer made by the world's most famous clock maker, John Harrison (1693 - 1776). His marine timepieces made it possible for seafarers to navigate accurately for the first time and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

The clock features the "grasshopper escapement" operated by two inter-linked pendulums that compensated for the motion of a ship. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and rhodium plated. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands.

The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel's book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison's life.

A copy of an elegant timepiece originally made in France, circa 1890. The apparent simplicity of the design is achieved by omitting a wheel from the more conventional gear train and making compensating changes in the tooth counts of the remaining gearing. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and rhodium plated.

Mahogany Sheraton style case with book-matched curl veneers. Inlaid marquetry corner quadrants and boxwood edgeline. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Reproduction Sheraton style aneroid barometer. Solid mahogany case with curl veneer, marquetry shell inlay and white/black edge line.

Scroll top triple chime grandfather clock with a solid cherry cabinet decorated with book matched burr yew veneers inlaid with "rope" edgeline.

The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina. The clock features a hand painted dial celebrating the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Illustrated are Admiral Nelson, Captain Thomas Hardy and French and Spanish ships engaged in battle. The flagship HMS Victory rocks with the swing of the pendulum.

Classic English drop dial clock with bell strike pendulum movement. Mahogany case with curl veneer and satinwood banding.

The Vienna is a rare example of a floor-standing regulator with Westminster chime movement, circa 1880. The walnut case features book-matched burr walnut veneers inlaid with satinwood banding. The base has a storage drawer and bun feet. The cabinet is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve and "antique" patina.

Break arch solid mahogany case with curl veneer and boxwood stringing. Triple chime movement. Hand rubbed and waxed finish.

Break arch case in yew finish. Book matched burr yew veneer and ebonised stringing. Triple chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Traditional solid mahogany aneroid pendant barometer.

Reproduction aneroid barometer. Solid mahogany case with curl veneer inlaid with black/white edge line.

Solid mahogany arch top case with bell strike movement.

Oak basket top case in medium oak finish with Westminster chime movement.

Solid mahogany basket top case with Westminster chime movement.

Solid mahogany aneroid bracket barometer with 8" diameter open face enamel finish dial.

Break arch walnut case with book-matched burr walnut veneers. The door features cross-banded figured walnut with inlaid boxwood stringing. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Break arch antique yew finish case with book-matched burr yew veneers. The door features cross-banded figured yew with inlaid black stringing. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Solid oak break arch triple chime grandfather clock with a "Linenfold" panel to the plinth. Medium oak shaded waxed finish.

A superb example of the clock made by the London maker Joseph Knibb (1640-1711) with a triple chime movement. The walnut case is decorated with burr walnut veneers and fine marquetry panels.

The marquetry depicts birds and flower motifs popular in cabinet work of the William and Mary period. The hood is decorated with barley twist pillars and hand cut fretwork. The solid brass dial has cherub spandrels, silver plated chapter ring and blue lacquered period hands. The marquetry panels are created using boxwood, pear wood, walnut, satinwood and black-dyed sycamore. The cabinet has a hand rubbed waxed finish.

A favourite of clock collectors, the Rolling Ball Clock was invented by Sir William Congreve and patented in 1808. The traverse of the ball along the grooves of the inclined platform regulates the clock by tripping the escapement at the end of each cycle and reversing the slope. The principle of the clock is such that the accuracy of the timekeeping is limited to +/- 15 minutes per day. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and gold plated.

A favourite of clock collectors, the Military Timepiece or Rolling Ball Clock was invented by Sir William Congreve and presented to the Prince of Wales in 1808. The original clock can be viewed at Buckingham Palace.

Congreve was a prolific inventor famous for making the first solid fuel rockets at The Royal Arsenal in Woolwich in 1805 and subsequently used during the Napoleonic wars.

It has been suggested that his clock was created for military purposes, this would certainly make sense because the principle of the mechanism is such that the accuracy is limited to +/- 15 minutes per day.

In effect it is a very robust timing device that would have been relatively easy to transport and set up by the military in the field for the timing of the flight of artillery rocket batteries.

The traverse of the ball along the grooves of the inclined platform regulates the clock by tripping the escapement at the end of each cycle and reversing the slope.

The 8 day fusee movement is hand made from solid brass, gold plated and protected by a crystal glass canopy. The solid mahogany base with key drawer is decorated with fine curl veneers. The base has a hand rubbed waxed finish.

A contemporary version of a clock originally made in 1808 that has become a favourite of clock collectors.

The Military Timepiece or Rolling Ball Clock was invented by Sir William Congreve and presented to the Prince of Wales in 1808. The original clock can be viewed at Buckingham Palace.

Congreve was a prolific inventor famous for making the first solid fuel rockets at The Royal Arsenal in Woolwich in 1805 and subsequently used during the Napoleonic wars.

It has been suggested that his clock was created for military purposes, this would certainly make sense because the principle of the mechanism is such that the accuracy is limited to +/- 15 minutes per day.

In effect it is a very robust timing device that would have been relatively easy to transport and set up by the military in the field for the timing of the flight of artillery rocket batteries.

The traverse of the ball along the grooves of the inclined platform regulates the clock by tripping the escapement at the end of each cycle and reversing the slope.

The 8 day fusee movement is hand made from solid brass, rhodium plated and protected by a crystal glass canopy. A carbon fibre base with key drawer and lacquered high gloss piano finish completes the presentation of this superb timepiece.

A copy of a Chippendale style floor clock with a 9 tube triple chime movement by David Rittenhouse (PA), circa. 1780.

The Empire has a solid mahogany cabinet with curl veneers and decorative carving. The scroll pediment is supported by fine lattice fretwork. The case stands on ogee feet and features fluted quarter columns to the trunk and "Corinthian" pillars to the hood. The cabinet is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Walnut finish cabinet with Westminster chime movement. Burr walnut veneer to the serpentine pediment.

Solid mahogany cabinet with Westminster chime movement. Curl veneer to the serpentine pediment.

Westminster chime granddaughter clock with mahogany finish break arch case and a moulded panel to the plinth. Antique mahogany waxed finish.

Westminster chime granddaughter clock with solid oak break arch case and a moulded panel to the plinth. Medium oak shaded waxed finish.

Reproduction Georgian style aneroid barometer with broken arch pediment, circa 1810. Mahogany case with curl veneer and white/black edge line.

Georgian style yew case aneroid barometer with burr yew veneer inlaid with ebonised edge line.

Burr walnut Georgian style basket top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1705. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Mahogany Georgian style basket top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1705. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Georgian style Chinoiserie basket top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1705. The solid cherry
case is finished in blue lacquer before the gold leaf
and Chinoiserie artwork is applied. Each piece is
hand finished.

Georgian style Chinoiserie basket top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1705. The solid cherry case is finished in black lacquer before the gold leaf and Chinoiserie artwork is applied. Each piece is hand finished.

Burr yew Georgian style inverted bell top case with fine fretwork and triple chime movement. Circa. 1730. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Georgian style Chinoiserie bell top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1730. The solid cherry case is black lacquered and decorated with gold leaf and hand painted Chinoiserie motifs. The finished artwork is sealed using gold size and each piece is hand finished.

Georgian style Chinoiserie bell top case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1730. The solid cherry case is green lacquered and decorated with gold leaf and hand painted Chinoiserie motifs. The finished artwork is sealed using gold size and each piece is hand finished.

Burr walnut Georgian style break arch case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1780. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Georgian style mahogany break arch case with triple chime movement. Decorate with curl veneer hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina. Circa 1780.

Georgian style Chinoiserie break arch case with triple chime movement. Circa. 1780. The solid cherry case is black lacquered and decorated with gold leaf and hand painted motifs. The artwork is sealed using gold size and each piece is hand finished.

Georgian style Chinoiserie break arch case with triple
chime movement. Circa. 1780. The solid cherry case is
red lacquered and decorated with gold leaf and hand
painted motifs. The artwork is sealed using gold size
and each piece is hand finished.

A Sheraton style grandfather clock with triple chime movement. A design typical of the work of the Scottish clockmaker William Robb of Montrose , circa. 1790.

Extensive use of chequered edgeline and corner inlays enhances the superb flame mahogany veneers of the Gleneagle. The scroll pediment is decorated with wheat motifs and crowned with a fine cast brass eagle. The cabinet stands on splayed feet and features fluted quarter columns to the trunk and "Corinthian" pillars to the hood. Cabinet is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

The Grasshopper Clock is based on the first marine chronometer made by the world's most famous clock maker, John Harrison (1693 - 1776). His marine timepieces made it possible for seafarers to navigate accurately for the first time and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

The clock features the "grasshopper escapement" operated by two inter-linked pendulums that compensated for the motion of a ship. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and gold plated. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands.

The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel's book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison's life.

A copy of an elegant timepiece originally made in France, circa 1890. The apparent simplicity of the design is achieved by omitting a wheel from the more conventional gear train and making compensating changes in the tooth counts of the remaining gearing. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and gold plated.

The Grasshopper is based on the first sea clock made by the world's most famous clock maker, John Harrison (1693 - 1776).

His marine chronometers made it possible for seafarers to navigate accurately for the first time and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

For the first time navigators on the high seas could accurately establish their longitude position.

By setting their marine timepieces at noon on the day they left their home port and noting the difference in time at noon on the following days of their journey they could establish the distance they had travelled.

The clock features the "grasshopper escapement" operated by two inter-linked pendulums that compensated for the motion of a ship. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and plated in black nickel, supplied on a carbon fibre base.

The black dials have silver numerals and the time is indicated by fine silver finish Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel's book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison's life

The Grasshopper is based on the first sea clock made by the world's most famous clock maker, John Harrison (1693 - 1776).

His marine chronometers made it possible for seafarers to navigate accurately for the first time and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

For the first time navigators on the high seas could accurately establish their longitude position.

By setting their marine timepieces at noon on the day they left their home port and noting the difference in time at noon on the following days of their journey they could establish the distance they had travelled.

The clock features the "grasshopper escapement" operated by two inter-linked pendulums that compensated for the motion of a ship. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and rhodium plated, supplied on a carbon fibre base.

The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life

The Greenwich is a superb example of the art of the British clockmaker. Exquisite craftsmanship , precision and innovation are the hallmark of this very fine floor regulator.

In the 18th & 19th century London lead the world in the technical advances in precision timekeeping critical to scientific enquiry and regulating the new industrial age. This unique heritage is the inspiration of this superb English Regulator.

The skeletonised solid brass movements feature a dead beat escapement. Accuracy is enhanced by a temperature compensated pendulum based on an elegant design by John Ellicott in 1752. The movement has bull race bearings throughout and maintaining power as devised by John Arnold (1736-1799). A unique design of epicyclic gears allows the movement to be offered in 8 day and month going versions.

The movement is polished by hand and gold plated. Blued screws are featured throughout. The dial is silvered engraved brass and the time indicated with blued hands. The Palladian style cases are made from solid cherry decorated in the finest quality booked matched burr walnut veneers. Each piece is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve a rich patina.

The Greenwich is a superb example of the art of the British clockmaker. Exquisite craftsmanship, precision and innovation are the hallmark of this very fine wall regulator.

In the 18th & 19th century London lead the world in the technical advances in precision timekeeping critical to scientific enquiry and regulating the new industrial age. This unique heritage is the inspiration of this superb English Regulator.

The skeletonised solid brass movements feature a dead beat escapement. Accuracy is enhanced by a temperature compensated pendulum based on an elegant design by John Ellicott in 1752. The movement has bull race bearings throughout and maintaining power as devised by John Arnold (1736-1799). A unique design of epicyclic gears allows the movement to be wound monthly.
The movement is polished by hand and rhodium plated.

Blued screws are featured throughout. The dial is silvered engraved brass and the time indicated with blued hands. A traditional Palladian design has been given a contemporary finish by combining the finest quality Makassar veneers with a black lacquer.

The Georgian style break-arch cabinet with triple chime movement. The Kensington is a design that has been popular for over 250 years.

The mahogany cabinet is decorated with curl veneers, inlaid with boxwood edgeline. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

The Mayfair is a copy of an elegant timepiece originally made in France and popularly known as The Great Wheel, circa 1890.

The apparent simplicity of the design is achieved by omitting a wheel from the more conventional gear train and making compensating changes in the tooth counts of the remaining gearing.

The solid brass fusee movement is gold plated and protected by a crystal glass canopy. The solid mahogany base with key drawer is decorated with fine curl veneers.

The base has a hand rubbed waxed finish.

A contemporary version of an elegant timepiece originally made in France and popularly known as The Great Wheel, circa 1890.

The apparent simplicity of the design of The Mayfair is achieved by omitting a wheel from the more conventional gear train and making compensating changes in the tooth counts of the remaining gearing.

The solid brass fusee movement is rhodium plated and protected by a crystal glass canopy. The base with key drawer has a high gloss black lacquer piano finish.

An elegant contemporary version of a timepiece originally made in France and popularly known as The Great Wheel, circa 1890.

The apparent simplicity of the design of the Mayfair is achieved by omitting a wheel from the more conventional gear train and making compensating changes in the tooth counts of the remaining gearing.

The solid brass fusee movement is rhodium plated and protected by a crystal glass canopy.

A carbon fibre base with key drawer and lacquered high gloss piano finish completes the presentation of this superb clock.

Triple chime grandmother clock with mahogany finish break arch case and a moulded panel to the plinth. Antique mahogany waxed finish.

Triple chime grandmother clock with yew finish case and burr yew veneer to the plinth inlaid with ebonised edgeline. Antique yew waxed finish.

Triple chime grandmother clock with solid oak break arch case with diamond motif panel to the plinth. Medium oak shaded waxed finish.

Mahogany Napoleon style case with bell strike movement. Decorated with book-matched curl veneer and "curtain" moulding to the base.

A unique contemporary version of The Navigator based on the world`s first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison`s marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and plated in black nickel to achieve a very contemporary finish.

The dials have a black enamel finish and the time is indicated by silvered Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The carbon fibre base with key drawer has a lacquered high gloss piano finish. The movement is protected by a crystal glass canopy.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

The Navigator is based on the worlds first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776).

Harrison`s marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich,London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and Empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and gold plated.

The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The solid mahogany base with key drawer is hand rubbed with wax to achieve a fine patina. The movement is protected by a crystal glass canopy with mahogany edging.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

The Navigator is based on the world's first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison's marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and Empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and gold plated. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The solid mahogany base with key drawer is decorated with fine curl veneers and hand rubbed with wax to achieve a fine patina. The movement is protected by a crystal glass canopy.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel's book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison's life.

The Navigator is based on the world`s first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison`s marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and Empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and gold plated. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The burr walnut base with key drawer is hand rubbed with wax to achieve a fine patina. The crystal glass canopy has a gold plated frame.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

A superb limited edition of the Navigator based on the world`s first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison`s marine timepieces solved one of the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for Empire, trade and exploration.

Our artist has employed the Chinoiserie technique of painting fine detail onto gold leaf to create three base panels that capture the historic significance of this unique timepiece. A panorama showing the Royal Navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson approaching the French and Spanish ships at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the famous merchant navy tea clipper the Cutty Sark heading for home and H.M.S Beagle commanded by Captain Fitzroy arriving with Charles Darwin at the Galapagos islands in the 1830s.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and gold plated. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands.

The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The crystal glass canopy has a gold plated frame. The base with key drawer and high gloss black lacquer piano finish completes the presentation of this highly collectable timepiece.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

A superb contemporary version of The Navigator based on the world`s first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison`s marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and Empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship. The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and rhodium plated to achieve a very contemporary finish.

The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The base with key drawer has a high gloss black lacquer piano finish. The crystal glass canopy has a rhodium finish frame.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

A unique contemporary version of The Navigator based on the world`s first marine chronometer created by John Harrison (1693 - 1776). Harrison`s marine timepieces solved the greatest technical problem of the 18th century; how to calculate your longitude position when navigating the high seas, and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

By setting their timepieces at noon when leaving a home port and observing the time difference at noon on the following days of their journey, mariners could accurately calculate the distance they had travelled. This extraordinary achievement gave the navies of Great Britain an enormous advantage in the quest for trade and empire.

The clock became known as the "Grasshopper" due to the hopping action of the escapement mechanism, the action of the two inter-linked balances compensating for the motion of a ship.

The Comitti movement is hand made from solid brass and rhodium plated to achieve a very contemporary finish. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands. The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. The carbon fibre base with key drawer has a lacquered high gloss piano finish. The movement is protected by a crystal glass canopy.

Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel`s book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison`s life.

Break arch mahogany case with book-matched curl veneers inlaid with boxwood stringing. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Break arch yew finish case with book-matched burr yew veneers inlaid with black stringing. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Palladian style case in solid oak with olive wood burr veneer. Inlaid with black edgeline. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Classic English dial clock with bell strike movement popularly known as Station or School Clock. Tudor oak case.

Classic English dial clock with bell strike movement popularly known as Station or School Clock. Mahogany case.

A Georgian style triple chime mantel or table clock typical of the work of John Ellicott, circa 1730. The inverted bell top cabinet is decorated with burr walnut veneers, fine fretwork and inlaid satinwood edgeline. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

A Georgian style triple chime mantel or table clock typical of the work of John Ellicott, circa 1730. The black lacquered inverted bell top cabinet is decorated with gold leaf and hand painted Chinoiserie motifs. The finished artwork is sealed using gold size and each piece is hand finished.

Solid mahogany triple chime grandfather clock with a break arch case decorated with curl veneer to the plinth inlaid with boxwood edgeline. Antique mahogany waxed finish.

Mahogany arch top case with bell strike movement. Decorated with curl veneer, shell marquetry and boxwood edgeline. Circa. 1820.

Yew arch top case with Westminster chime movement. Decorated with burr yew veneer, shell marquetry and ebonised edgeline. Circa. 1820.

Yew arch top case with bell strike movement. Decorated with burr yew veneer, shell marquetry and ebonised edgeline. Circa. 1820.

Mahogany balloon case with bell strike movement. Decorated with curl veneer, fan marquetry inlay and satinwood banding to the edge. Circa. 1800.

Reproduction Regency style aneroid barometer with scroll pediment, circa 1830. Solid cherry case with burr yew veneer and ebonised edge line.

Regency style mahogany break-arch case with Westminster chime movement. Decorated with curl veneers and corner fan marquetry inlay. Circa 1800.

Regency style mahogany break-arch case with bell strike movement. Decorated with curl veneers and corner fan marquetry inlay. Circa 1800.

Mahogany lancet case with Westminster chime movement. Decorated with curl veneer inlaid with fan marquetry and boxwood edgeline. Fluted pillars with brass capitals. Circa. 1820.

The Grasshopper Clock is based on the first marine chronometer made by the world's most famous clock maker, John Harrison (1693 - 1776). His marine timepieces made it possible for seafarers to navigate accurately for the first time and can be viewed at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.

The clock features the "grasshopper escapement" operated by two inter-linked pendulums that compensated for the motion of a ship. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and rhodium plated. The dials have an enamel finish and the time is indicated by fine Breguet hands.

The seconds are indicated by the scale above the clock face. Each clock is supplied with a copy of Dava Sobel's book Longitude that reveals the story of John Harrison's life.

A copy of an elegant timepiece originally made in France, circa 1890. The apparent simplicity of the design is achieved by omitting a wheel from the more conventional gear train and making compensating changes in the tooth counts of the remaining gearing. The movement is hand made from solid brass, polished and rhodium plated.

Mahogany Sheraton style case with book-matched curl veneers. Inlaid marquetry corner quadrants and boxwood edgeline. Westminster chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.

Reproduction Sheraton style aneroid barometer. Solid mahogany case with curl veneer, marquetry shell inlay and white/black edge line.

Scroll top triple chime grandfather clock with a solid cherry cabinet decorated with book matched burr yew veneers inlaid with "rope" edgeline.

The case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina. The clock features a hand painted dial celebrating the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Illustrated are Admiral Nelson, Captain Thomas Hardy and French and Spanish ships engaged in battle. The flagship HMS Victory rocks with the swing of the pendulum.

Classic English drop dial clock with bell strike pendulum movement. Mahogany case with curl veneer and satinwood banding.

The Vienna is a rare example of a floor-standing regulator with Westminster chime movement, circa 1880. The walnut case features book-matched burr walnut veneers inlaid with satinwood banding. The base has a storage drawer and bun feet. The cabinet is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve and "antique" patina.

Break arch solid mahogany case with curl veneer and boxwood stringing. Triple chime movement. Hand rubbed and waxed finish.

Break arch case in yew finish. Book matched burr yew veneer and ebonised stringing. Triple chime movement. Hand rubbed waxed finish.