Consigned by a local private, the unsigned clock had the unusual addition of a calendar aperture. “Although the clock was unsigned we knew it was a thing of quality as only the top flight clockmakers had the talent to incorporate such a function,” said auctioneer Richard Bromell.
This being so, he had reasonable expectations that the clock would sell rather better than the estimate of £800-1200 suggested.
Nevertheless, it exceeded all hopes when two specialist clock dealers set their hearts on it. A protracted bidding battle ensued and the eventual victor had to go to £11,500 to secure the clock.
Dorset good times roll on as carriage clock sells at £11,500
Following hot on the heals of a gold cased pocket watch which took £25,000 Sherborne auctioneers Charterhouse (15% buyer’s premium) found further horological success on May 31 with this early 19th century carriage clock, right.
