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Lot 8 · Fine Clocks & Horological Tools

Bearing the signature "John Holmes, London", probably late 19th century composed of earlier elements

A Carved Mahogany Miniature Long Case Clock

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Estimate
$800–$1,200 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Clocks & Horological Tools, Online, New York · 3 October 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-407495
Record
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A Carved Mahogany Miniature Long Case Clock, Bearing the signature "John Holmes, London", probably late 19th century composed of earlier elements. Bonhams, 3 Oct 2023, lot 8. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-407495.

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A Carved Mahogany Miniature Long Case Clock, Bearing the signature "John Holmes, London", probably late 19th century composed of earlier elements. Bonhams, 3 Oct 2023, lot 8. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-407495.

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From the same sale Fine Clocks & Horological Tools · Oct 2023

LotArtistEstimateResult
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Thomas Cole, retailed by Mackay Cunningham & Co., Edinburgh Circa 1855 A Fine And Rare English Month Going Tripod Timepiece $12,000–$18,000
Laguesse à Liege. Late 18th century An Ormolu-mounted White And Grey Marble Lyre Clock With Swinging Center Seconds Movement $8,000–$12,000

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