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Lot 33 · Fine Clocks & Horological Tools

Benjamin Vulliamy, London, dated 1786

A George III Ormolu-mounted White Marble And Derby Biscuit Porcelain Mantel Timepiece

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Estimate
$25,000–$50,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Clocks & Horological Tools, Online, New York · 3 October 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-407520
Record
first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George III Ormolu-mounted White Marble And Derby Biscuit Porcelain Mantel Timepiece, Benjamin Vulliamy, London, dated 1786. Bonhams, 3 Oct 2023, lot 33. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-407520.

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A George III Ormolu-mounted White Marble And Derby Biscuit Porcelain Mantel Timepiece, Benjamin Vulliamy, London, dated 1786. Bonhams, 3 Oct 2023, lot 33. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-407520.

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

LotArtistEstimateResult
Signed Etienne Lenoir, Paris Mid 19th century Ormolu Travel Clock $2,000–$4,000
Thomas Tompion & Edward Banger, London, no. 352 A Fine Early 18th Century 'type 3' Burr Walnut Longcase Clock $30,000–$40,000
Ferdinand Berthoud à Paris, circa 1800 A Fine And Rare Patinated And Gilt Month Duration Pillar Timepiece With Visible Coup Perdu Escapement $18,000–$22,000
Signed Charles Oudin, Elève de Breguet, Mid 19th century A Fine And Rare Patinated And Gilt Bronze Horizontal Frame Striking Skeleton Clock $8,000–$12,000
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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A Late 17th Century Walnut Longcase Clock Joseph Windmills, London Bonhams, Jun 2026
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