Master Clockmaker Thomas Tompion (1639 to 1713)
Thomas Tompion (1639-1713) was an English master clockmaker and watchmaker
He is considered to be the father of English clock making, and designed watches and clocks throughout the late 1600s.
Early ownership of a Tompion clock or watch was limited to Monarchs, Princes, aristocracy and wealthy merchants.
His customers included King Charles II and Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany.
During Thomas Tompions career he created 5,500 watches and 650 clocks, making him England's most prominent ...
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Buying Antiques at Auction
Buying Antiques at Auction is a fun and simple process that most buyers shy away from.
But when buying antiques at auction you should be open minded, do not buy anything unless you've handled it and if you're unsure or can't reach it, then ask the auctioneer or a member of staff to get it, or for more information about it.
There are a great many auction houses spread across the country.
Some are part of chains and some are small local houses that provide a valuable local service through ...
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Antique Clock Shop
Buy Your Collectable Antique Clocks from the Antique Clock Shop. Make a wise investment ...
Interest in antique clocks is growing and the antique clock shop offers an excellent selection of rare and collectable clocks.
From the simple alarm clock, which owes its existence to more than 6,000 years of thinking about time and tinkering with devices to accurately mark its passing, to collectable antique clocks that reflect the times and periods of their manufacture.
A good quality antique ...
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Horologica Clock Repairs
Horologica and Horology have been my hobby for over 30 years and my low charges for antique clock repairs and servicing modern clocks help fund my lifestyle
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Antique Figural Porcelain Clock
I inherited this antique porcelain clock from my grandmother
by Pam (Delray, Florida)
Photos show my antique figural Porcelain Clock front, back and the mark on the porcelain clock
Not sure of its age or of any manufacturing the date.
The clock face says Baily, Banks & Biddle with Philadelphia on it.
Pictures show the mark I found on the bottom and the clocks two rather nice figurines.
The whole clock is 10" by 10", in total. It's gold & pale yellow, and really very ...
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