A recently discovered, English ebony bracket clock attributed to Ahasuerus Fromanteel sold for a remarkable £692,000 on 28 June at Bonhams, New Bond Street, as part of its sale of Fine Clocks and Watches.
The clock, which was found in a private European collection in mid-May this year, and had been in the same family since the 1950s, had attracted a pre-sale estimate of £200,000 – 300,000.
Meanwhile, the highly anticipated sale of an historic and rare clock believed to have been designed for Napoleon’s ‘Exposition publique des produits de l’industrie Francaise’ in 1801, did not disappoint. Having lain undiscovered in Europe for two centuries, it had been estimated at £200,000 – 300,000 and sold for an excellent £322,400.
Other sought after lots included a fine late 17th century timepiece by Thomas Tompion, which fetched £156,000; and a rare 17th century Roman-striking table clock by Joseph Knibb, which made £126,000.
In total, the sale realised £1,632,520 with 93% sold by value.
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