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: $2,500–$3,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Watches and Clocks, New York · 20 October 2022
Record ID: TB-2026-550333
Record: first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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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, 20 Oct 2022, lot 8. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-550333.

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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, 20 Oct 2022, lot 8. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-550333.

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From the same sale Fine Watches and Clocks · Oct 2022

Lot	Artist	Estimate
circa 1700	A Rare Italian Quarter Striking Chamber Clock	$5,000–$7,000
Circa 1795	A French Neoclassical Ormolu Striking Portico Clock	$600–$800
19th / 20th century incorporating some earlier elements	A Mahogany Quarter Striking Longcase Clock With Gridiron Pendulum	$1,500–$2,500
Signed "Charles Clay Inventor of the Machine Watches, London" Circa 1725	A Fine And Rare Walnut Longcase Clock With Mirrored Door	$10,000–$15,000
Signed Edwardus East Londini	A Late 17th Century Fan Inlaid Oyster Parquetry Longcase Clock	$25,000–$35,000
Signed Daniel Quare, London	A Second Quarter 18th Century Month Going Longcase Clock With Day / Date Calendar And Pull Quarter Repeat On Three Bells	$15,000–$25,000

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