Closer look at some items

On this page we try and illustrate items of particular interest, maybe for the connoisseur or for someone looking for that special piece to mark an important occasion. If it's still not what you are looking for, give us a call on 01568 610200 to find out what else we can offer from our extensive range of stock.
 


(Left) Intensely carved Davenport desk with side drawers and a secret drawer for pens and ink. Even the back is carved and the images all indicate an Indian origin and the wood is Burmese Teak. Ticket price £1,450. Sale price £1,000.

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This elegant wall clock is known as an Act of Parliament clock and dates from the early 19th century. The case is a rich flame mahogany and the overall effect is a very stunning clock. Ticket price £6,259 sale price £4,650.

18th Century long case clock in a fabulous walnut case and with an engraved brass dial,by David Philip of Llantrisant (but spelt the English way Lan 3 saint) Ticket price £4,000 and sale price £3,000.

This carved stick is typical of the Victorian era and with tight spiral thermometer and porcelain scales would look good on any wall. Ticket price £3,000 and sale price £2,000.

Watkins and Hill of 5 Charing Cross London plain mahogany stick barometer with boxwood cistern tube.Ticket price £2,500 and Sale price £2,000.

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Dial clock typical of the type seen in offices schools stations etc. in the late C19th and early C20th. With an eight day movement and a twelve inch dial housed in an oak case. Ticket price £495 Best buy price £395

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Late C19th portable barograph with an eight stack diaphram compensated aneroid movement. With an eight day clock drum and case housing a chart draw, complete with ink and spare charts. Ticket price £995 Best buy price £750.