Antique tortoiseshell case clock - price guide and values

18th Century Tortoiseshell Verge Pocket Watch by Sam Stephens, London

Tortoiseshell pair case verge pocket watch, late 18th century, signed Sam Stephens, London, #137, with white enamel dial and Roman numeral hour markers, plus outer Arabic minutes chapter dial, the inner case back stamped 'Tg', set within a tortoiseshell…

Rare 1690 English Sun and Moon Pocket Watch by Baker

A rare silver-cased sun and moon pocket watch no. 340, maker Richard Baker English circa 1690 4.5 cm diameter, 5.5 cm high, 5.5 cm case diameter. A rare silver-cased sun and moon pocket watch no. 340, maker Richard Baker. English circa 1690. This watch is…

Georgian Silver & Tortoiseshell Pair Cased Pocket Watch, Verge Escapement

Georgian pair cased pocket watch, silver and tortoiseshell case, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and floral decoration, Breguet style hands, verge escapement, fusee with a dumb repeater (silent), case 62 mm, total weight 169.4 grams

Louis XV Style Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Circa 1880

A French Louis XV style green tortoiseshell boulle clock, of waisted case and green tortoishell and cut brass sides and front, surmounted by a basket of fruit, the dial with blue enamel Roman numerals, and striking on a bell, the pendulum and movement…

18th Century Thomas Baker Pocket Watch with Tortoise Shell Case

Thomas Baker pocket watch, Tripe case English verge with tortoise shell outer case, 18th century, not working

Italian Boulle Style Clock on Stand with Ormolu Detail

A 20th century Italian boulle style clock on stand, the stand with faux tortoiseshell and brass inlay and ormolu embellishments, with glass front, weights and pendulum, the clock with faux tortoiseshell and brass inlay, substantial ormolu detail and…

Victorian Tortoiseshell and Silver Carriage Clock, London 1889/90

A Victorian tortoiseshell and silver mounted carriage clock, London 1889/90, the silver corner mounts in 17th century style, standing on reeded bun feet. Height 14.5 cm

George III Silver & Tortoise Shell Pair Case Fob Watch

George III silver & tortoise shell pair case fob watch, inner case is marked London 1776 Richard Palmer I. Outer case is unmarked. Fusee movement philr pagent London marked approx case width 50 mm

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Tortoiseshell Clock, French, 1870s

A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted tortoiseshell clock, French, 1870's, the pagoda top with an urn form finial above an enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic minute markings, foliate dragon head mounts to the red ground body and raised on scroll…

French Regence Style Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie

A French mock red tortoiseshell striking mantel clock, Vincenti & Cie, circa 1900, the Regence style mantel clock with straight sided case and glazed sides, with cast and pierced gilt foliate ornaments, palmettes, mask and scrolling legs, the cresting…

Napoleon III Boulle Bracket Clock with Gilt Bronze Mounts

An impressive Napoleon III boulle bracket clock, 19th century, the large straight sided case and bracket in a French Regence style with opulent gilt bronze mounts, tortoiseshell veneered and inlaid with scrolling brass, the cresting surmounted with a…

Georgian Tortoiseshell Pocket Watch by Noble London, 1790

A Georgian pear cased tortoiseshell and gilt pocket watch, Noble London, circa 1790, the watch with fusee verge movement, signed, with white enamel dial, Roman numerals with gold beetle and poker hands, 50 mm diameter

1776 Joseph Benwell Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pocket Watch

Sterling silver and tortoise shell pair cased key wind pocket watch, white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, fusee key wind and key set movement for Joseph Benwell, Whitly park dated 1776 by John winch reading #377 silver case stamped for London…

Edward VII Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Dressing Table Clock

Edward VII sterling silver and tortoise shell dressing table clock, inlaid and mounted with silver balloon dial white enamel clock with Arabic numerals, 11 cm height (back cover need repair) Birmingham 1906

Napoleon III Boulle Clock with Gilt Bronze and Tortoiseshell Case

Substantial boulle clock, Napoleon III, Dessaint Plet Bruxelles, eight day movement, Baroque classical and foliate decoration, moulded brass dial with, gilt finish and enamelled numbers, gilt bronze and tortoiseshell case, includes pendulum and key,…

Wilders London Triple Cased Pocket Watch with Enamel Dial

18th century triple cased pocket watch, movement signed 'Wilders, London 310', outer 57 mm case of red tortoiseshell, inner silver case repousse with neo-classical figures and engraved florals, watch case hallmarked London 1785. Fusee verge movement with…

George III Benjamin Barber Triple Cased Pocket Watch

George III silver Benjamin Barber triple cased pocket watch, made for the Turkish market. 64 mm tortoiseshell and silver plate outer case with studded detail, silver inner cases hallmarked London 1792 by James Richards, (specialist case maker). Signed…

Louis XIV Style Martinot Bracket Clock with Brass Inlay

A Louis XIV style bracket clock in the Martinot manner, second half 19th century, the enamelled and brass Roman numeral dial signed 'Martinot a Paris' in a glazed case of typical form, inlaid throughout with cut brass on the simulated tortoiseshell ground…

Leroy Parisian Boulle Mantel Clock

A boulle mantel clock by Leroy of Paris, mid 19th century, with a Roman enamel dial with mark of Leroy a Paris enclosed by a gilt bezel, the wooden case inlaid with brass, mother of pearl and red tortoiseshell, marked also Leroy a Paris to the Baschet…

French Portico Clock with Tortoise Shell Inlay

A French portico clock, with highly decorative case, inlaid with tortoise shell and brass, the movement marked 'Japy Freres'. Height 49 cm.

19th Century French Boulle Mantle Clock

French boulle mantle clock, 19th century clock with tortoise shell, brass and ormolu decoration, enamelled porcelain Roman numerals with decorative gilt dial. C.1880

French Boulle Mantel Clock with Floral Finial and Ewers

A 19th century French green tortoiseshell & ormolu boulle mantel clock, with vase of flowers finial, scroll and leaf cast mounts, the dial with raised ceramic Roman numerals, sunburst pendulum, the movement stamped Vincent & Cie, Medaille D'Argent, 35 cm…

Boulle Mantle Clock with Tortoise Shell and Brass Inlays

French boulle mantle clock, tortoise shell with brass inlays and ormolu mounts. Enamelled Roman numerals to the dial with pendulum and key

Silver and Tortoiseshell Collection by William Simpson

A collection of silver and tortoiseshell items, Viniagrette, 1830, Wiliam Simpson, including a sterling silver vinaigrette, a shield shape niello pill box, a silver box, a tortoiseshell thimble, a photo locket, a tortoiseshell box and a travel clock,…

French Boulle Clock and Wall Bracket Set

A fine French boulle clock with matching boulle wall bracket, eight day time and strike movement with outside count wheel, silk suspension pendulum and bell striking, late 19th century. (2 items). Waisted case with red tortoise shell and engraved brass…

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

A French 19th century red tortoiseshell lacquer and boulle cut brass inlay mantel clock, white enamel dial with Roman hours in drum case housing an 8-day bell striking mechanism, raised above an architectural plinth with bevelled glazed front, displaying…

Floral Enamel Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 1850

Patek Philippe open face pocket watch, circa 1850, 18ct gold case, with floral enamel back, enamel dial with Roman numerals, case serial #5486, crystal missing, hands missing. In original tortoiseshell case.

Boulle Mantle Clock with Brass Inlay, 1880

French Boulle eight day mantle clock tortoiseshell with decorative brass inlay case, circa 1880, key and pendulum included, height 37 cm. When tested, the clock runs for about an hour and then stops so may need to be serviced.

19th Century Boulle Bracket Clock with Cupid Figure

A Louis XIV style boulle bracket clock; mid 19th century, the arched case surmounted by a figure of cupid, the front with a musical trophy on leaf scroll and claw feet, the circular dial with blue and white enamel Roman numerals, with enamel plaque signed…

French Boule Mantle Clock with Ormolu Mounts

French Boule clock a 19th century mantle clock with stand. French. Upright case with tortoiseshell and brass inlay with floral decorated ormolu mounts. With key and pendulum, height 41.5 cm

French Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

A French ormolu mounted and simulated tortoiseshell bracket clock, late 19th century, the enamelled dial marked Exam by Webster, Cornhill, London, of typical cartouche form, the body inlaid with cut brass throughout. On a giltwood pedestal. The eight day…

Chinoiserie Bracket Clock with Louis XIV Style

An impressive Louis XIV style Chinoiserie bracket clock, circa 1870, the polished steel dials set within a glazed door, within a case of architectural form, gilt metal mounted and decorated throughout with Chinese scenes and other decoration on a…

Darlington London Verge Pocket Watch with Tortoiseshell Outer Case

Late 18th century pair cased verge key wind pocket watch by Darlington of London, gilt brass inner case with white enamel dial Arabic numerals, tortoiseshell outer case with brass decorative stud rims

French Tortoiseshell Veneer Clock with Vincenti Movement

French tortoiseshell veneer & brass cased clock with 8 day Vincenti & Cie striking movement, circa 1860, 35.5 cm high

Edward Prior Triple Cased Tortoiseshell Verge Watch

An Edward prior tortoiseshell triple cased verge escapement watch, for the Turkish market, gilt fullplate movement with fusee, pierced and engraved balance bridge cock culminating in a cornucopia. Tulip columns. The fullplate signed Edw prior London with…

Daniel Quare Silver and Tortoiseshell Verge Watch

A Daniel Quare silver and tortoiseshell pair case verge escapement watch, gilt fullplate movement with fusee, large pierced and engraved balance cock. Verge escapement. The fullplate signed Quare London, with serial number 107. The silver dial with gilt…

David Gordon Dublin Verge Watch with Sun and Moon Dial

A David Gordon, Dublin tortoiseshell and silver pair case verge watch with 'Sun and Moon' dial, gilt fullplate movement with fusee, engraved and pierced balance cock. Verge escapement. Egyptian columns. The fullplate signed Davd Gordon Dublin, with serial…

Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell Clock Garniture

A French Louis XV style tortoiseshell clock garniture eight day bell strike movement signed to face: Bozzo Augers the clock 40 cm high

Boulle-style Mantle Clock with Frodsham Movement

Tortoiseshell and cut brass marquetry mantle timepiece in the style of Charles Boulle. The movement is by Charles Frodsham & Co Ltd by Appointment of King George VI. The clock has an ornate brass face supported by four tapering columns standing on brass…

18th Century Tortoiseshell Pocket Watch by William Challoner

An 18th century tortoiseshell and gilt metal pair-cased pocket watch by William Challoner, London, c.1780, movement No.521, gilt full plate fusee verge movement, pierced and engraved balance cock, silvered regulation, Egyptian pillars, signed, white…

18th Century Tortoiseshell Pocket Watch by James Chater

An 18th century tortoiseshell pair-cased pocket watch by James Chater, Islington, No. 288, c.1780, signed gilt full-plate fusee verge movement, pierced and engraved balance cock, silvered regulation, cylindrical pillars, white enamel dial with black…

Assorted Watch Cases and Bell

A collection of six watch cases and a watch bell, one of the cases with gold pin work, one with silver floral overlay, one tortoiseshell and silver with pinwork, one fish skin and metal pinwork, one decorated with enamel work, butterfly and foliage, one…

Markwick Markham Moonphase Silver Pair Cased Watch

A Markwick Markham moonphase early 18th century silver pair cased watch, gilt finished verge escapement, chain fusee, pierced and scroll worked balance cock, worm and wheel regulator. Pierced and decorated pillars. Movement signed 'Markwick, London'. The…

Thomas Utting Silver and Tortoiseshell Pair Cased Watch

A Thomas Utting silver and tortoiseshell pair cased watch, deep full plate fire gilt movement with square pillars, fusee and chain with worm and wheel barrel setup between the plates. Pierced and engraved winged cock with mask, pierced and engraved foot.…

17th Century Harbart Silver Verge Watch with Pique Work

A 17th century Cornelius Harbart open faced key wind silver pair cased verge watch, gilt finished verge movement, chain fusee, pierced and engraved scroll decorated balance cock, worm and wheel set-up regulator, tulip pillars, white enamel dial with black…

George Prior Triple Cased Verge Watch for Turkish Market

A George Prior triple cased silver and tortoiseshell verge watch for the Turkish market, brass full plate verge movement, chain fusee, pierced and engraved balance cock, pierced hybrid pillars, silvered regulator movement signed 'Geo Prior, London' and…

French Boulle Style Mantel Clock with Brass and Tortoiseshell Inlay

A substantial French boulle style mantel clock decorated with brass and tortoiseshell inlay, having classical figures, scrolling mounts, porcelain Roman numeral pads and raised on four gilded horses upon a pedestal base. Height: 108 cm

Swiss Vintage Clocks and Cartier Alarm Clock with Jewelled Winder

four Swiss vintage desk or bedside clocks, plus a Stopwatch, 20th century, a Cartier red enamel and gilt metal alarm clock with Arabic numerals set, within a clipped square frame, with a jewelled winder, serial number 7512, 08945, an octagonal clock with…

Rare Angelus Clock with Catholic Prayer Time Chimes

Angelus Clock Co. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, rare American beehive clock designed for the Roman Catholic market with 8 day movement which strikes only three times a day at prayer times of 6am, 12 noon and 6pm. This Company was only in business for a…

Rococo Tortoiseshell & Ormolu Mantle Clock, Paris, 1900

A rococo style tortoiseshell and ormolu mantle clock, 1900, mark of Plancheron, (au Palais Royal) Paris to mechanism and dial, the waisted clock with a pagoda top having an enamel dial with reserved Roman, numerals and minute markings, in a fine mahogany…

Louis XV Boulle Mantel Clock with Eight Day Movement

A good 19th century French Louis XV style boulle mantel clock, the red tortoise shell and cut brass case with black lacquer panels and ormolu mounts, the dial with blue and white Roman numeral enamelled plaques, the centre detailed Lewis et Son, Paris.…

Louis XV Style Boulle Mantle Clock, 19th Century

A Louis XV style mantle clock late 19th century French, with boulle work red tortoise shell, ormolu case and Enammelled dial, with pendulum and key, height 38 cm

William Osborn Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

A tortoiseshell bracket clock by William Osborn, London 36 cm high, 26 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Bronze-mounted Boulle Mantel Clock by Balthazar, Paris (19th c.)

A French bronze-mounted boulle tortoiseshell striking eight day mantel clock, Balthazar, Paris, 19th century with elaborate brass strap-work, the top surmounted by a figure of an angel, the gilded dial with applied enamel Roman numerals, the centre cast…

Louis XVI Boulle Watch Stand/Clock with Brass Inlay

Louis XVI boulle watch stand as a Louis XVI bracket clock with brass inlay on red tortoiseshell, ormolu mounts and lift up top. 31 cm high.

French Red Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Bronze Mounts

A French simulated red tortoiseshell cased mantel clock, the balloon case with bronze mounts, cream enamel dial (slight faults), Roman numerals, gong striking eight-day movement, height 40 cm

Faux Tortoiseshell Carriage Clock by Matthew Norman, London

A faux tortoiseshell carriage clock, Matthew Norman, London, 10.5 cm high

French Louis XV Boulle Style Mantel Clock

A French boulle style mantel clock in the Louis XV style, red tortoise shell like and brass inlaid body, with ormolu mounts. The clock has a decorative brass dial with white enamel numerals and an eight day movement. Height 38 cm.

Georgian Tortoiseshell Pocket Watch by William Clarke London

A tortoiseshell open faced pocket by William Clarke London, circa 1730's-40's, the early Georgian pocket case hallmarked ET, case back detailed by applied beaten metal work geometric placed within tortoiseshell. Beetle and poker hands, movement engraved…

Somer Tortoiseshell Verge Repeater Pocket Watch

An oversized silver open faced tortoiseshell by Somer, pair cased. Case marked J Somer, Movement unmarked, finely detailed niello case back, pierced curvette, repeating verge movement,

Middle Eastern Onion Pocket Watch with Engraved Brass Case

An English and Middle Eastern onion pocket watch, the outside brass case lightly engraved with ship leaving a port to verso and floral and inscription to front, and paper Arabic verse inside (diameter 8 cm). The second case made of silver inset on…

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

A Louis XV bracket clock, circa 1750, the waisted case veneered with green stained tortoiseshell and mounted with gilt brass rococo cresting. The case outlined with foliate mounts standing on decorative scroll feet. The one piece circular dial with main…

Onion Pocket Watch with Middle Eastern and English Influence

An English and Middle Eastern onion pocket watch, the outside nut case inset with red and blue velvet (diameter 7 cm). the second case made of silver inset on tortoiseshell with brown velvet inside backing. the third case made of white metal and embossed…

French Boulle Bracket Clock with Neptune Finial and Ormolu Panel

A 18th century French Boulle large bracket clock, the domed top with figured finial of a Neptune seated upon globe, the arch top door enclosing the gilded dial with white enamel hour panels with cobalt blue Roman numerals, the pendulum suspends in front…

French Boulle Mantel Clock with Marti Movement, c.1860

A French red tortoiseshell Boulle cased mantel clock, with bell striking movement by Samuel Marti et Cie, c.1860, the Louis XV style case with ormolu mounts, the dial with enamel cartouches with Roman numerals. Height 36 cm

Silver Mounted Carriage Clock with Foliate Accents

English tortoiseshell and silver mounted carriage clock with pierced and finished silver mounts to all corners, very substantial foliate hinges and clasp to the back door. Reeded silver bun feet and heavy foliate handle. The white enamel with Roman hour…

Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

Louis XV style Boulle mantel clock, the brass and faux tortoiseshell waisted case with gilt bronze foliate mounts and surmounted by a griffin, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, the back plate stamped 'A&N' made in France' and numbered,…

French Boulle Clock with Cherub Surmount and Rococo Mounts

An impressive early 19th century French Boulle clock in red tortoiseshell case, surmounted by cherubs with flame finials, with 8-day movement, the round brass dial having embossed decoration to the centre, with Roman numerals, and having heavy cast-brass…

Boulle Style Overmantel Clock with Faux Tortoise Shell Decoration

Large boulle style overmantel clock, with gilded metal mounts and faux tortoise shell decoration, movement stamped 'Lauris', with pendulum and key, height 90 cm

Victorian Heart Clock and Barometer Set

A pair of Victorian tortoiseshell mounted heart shaped clock and barometer by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1893, 18 cm high each

French Boulle Clock with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

A late 19th century French Boulle clock, with 8-day movement, the fine upright case with tortoiseshell and brass inlay with chased decoration flanked by glazed sides with fine ormolu mounts, 78 cm high

George III Musical Automaton Table Clock by Markwick Markham

A fine George III ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell veneered striking musical automaton table clock, made for the ottoman Market by Markwick Markham, London, triple fusee movement, verge escapement with a select lever at three on the side of the dial, each…

Louis XV Faux Tortoiseshell Mantle Clock by Marti

A French Louis XV style faux tortoiseshell mantle clock, later 19th century, with maker's mark for Samuel Marti, the waisted timber clock with a faux scarlet tortoiseshell veneer with pierced and cast rocaille mounts and trims, an enamel dial with Roman…

Birmingham 1915 Sterling Silver Carriage Clock in Leather Case

Sterling silver and tortoiseshell carriage clock, hallmarked Birmingham 1915, in original Hardy brothers leather case, height 13 cm approx

Baroque Gilt Bronze Boulle Clock and Pedestal, 1730

An important Baroque gilt bronze boulle clock and pedestal, circa 1730, with maker's mark of de Lorme, Paris, to backplate. the eight day clock with enamel cartouches and Roman numerals upon a gilt dial bearing the 'Sun King' emblem, in a pagoda top case…

Chinoiserie Long Case Clock by John Anderson Wigton

A Chinoiserie long case clock, John Anderson Wigton, the gilded black lacquered case decorated with a Chinese court scene on a simulated tortoise shell ground, the shaped glazed door enclosing an engraved and silvered dial with Romana and Arabic numerals…

Brass and Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock

A late 19th century cut brass and scarlet tortoiseshell inlaid mantel clock, of waisted form, with an anchor escapement, quarter striking on one bell, 34 cm high

French Boulle Bracket Clock with Ormolu and Marquetry Inlay

A 19th century French boulle large bracket clock, the sarcophagus form top with classic ormolu figured finial of a gent seated upon a ball/globe, the arch top door enclosing the gilded dial with white ormolu hour panels with cobalt blue Roman numerals,…

Pair of Oversize P.H. Kissel Pocket Watches (A/F)

Two oversize pair cased pocket watches, P H Kissel, circa late 1,700's. 69 mm. Key wind. White enamel dials, painted black Roman numerals. Nickle silver and tortoiseshell. (A/F)

French Tortoise Shell Bracket Clock with Gilt Mounts

A decorative French simulated tortoise shell bracket clock with gilt metal mounts and an Arabic and Roman numeral dial. 64 cm high, 28 cm wide

Antique Pocket Watch with Tortoiseshell Case Damage (A/F)

An antique metal pocket watch in a fitted external tortoiseshell pocket watch carrying case, plated yellow metal fob chain with watch key. Damage to tortoiseshell case. A/f.

French Ormolu Mantle Clock with Enamel Dial

Antique French mantle clock with enamel dial, in ormolu and faux tortoiseshell timber case,h44 cm approx, together with key and pendulum

Swiss Laco Purse Watch with Tortoiseshell Case

A Swiss 'Laco' 1930 purse watch, in Ermeto style with gold and simulated tortoiseshell case 15 jewel manual wind movement. Length 52 mm.

French Spelter Clock with Garnitures

A French figural spelter clock and a pair of Garnitures, later 19th century. The spelter and figured pink marble clock with an enamel dial and Arabic numerals set within a plinth surmounted by the allegorical figure of 'Le Nil' by Guillemin, with an…

18th Century Graham London Verge Watch with Tortoiseshell Cover

Early 18th century pair cased verge watch with movement signed 'Graham London', the outer case with tortoiseshell cover, 5.5 cm high approx

18th Century English Pocket Watch with Oriental Engraving

18th century English pair cased pocket watch by Francis Pinney of London 1757-1763 in a tortoise shell outer case (Oriental style engraving suggests made for the Chinese market)

French Boulle Mantel Clock with Porcelain Panel and Ormolu

A French ormolu mounted, cut brass and green tortoiseshell inlaid mantel clock, circa 1880 the waisted case with 'Boulle' decoration to front and sides, surmounted by an urn finial, the cast dial with individual white enamel Roman chapters, below which…

Georgian McCabe Wall Clock with Inlay and Two Trains

Georgian McCabe wall clock. Irregular hexagonal case with brass & tortoiseshell inlay. Two train striking movement. Functional, unserviced. Estate late Douglas Osborne Hawke. Height 66 cm

Napoleon III Boulle Mantle Clock by Delettrez

A Napoleon III boulle mantle clock, with an eight-day gong striking movement, the enamelled dial with Roman numerals and a scarlet tortoiseshell and cut-brass, mounted case with gilt metal mounts. Maker: Jean Baptiste Delettrez. 29 cm high

Napoleon III Boulle Clock Garniture

A Napoleon III Boulle clock garniture. An eight-day gong striking movement, with cartouche Roman numeral dial. The case scarlet tortoiseshell and cut-brass, with boulle marquetry with gilt metal mounts and conforming side pieces. The movement marked with…