How To Sell Your Antique Clock With Sotheby's

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• Antique Clock Consignment

  Are you looking to part with an acquired or inherited table clock, mantel clock, wall clock, grandfather clock or longcase clock? Antique treasures such as American, English, and French timepieces from the 16th to the 19th centuries are particularly coveted by collectors and museums. Whether you have a French Directoire clock or an American Chippendale mahogany tall case clock, Sotheby's can help you sell your clock for the highest price through our international auctions.

  Sotheby’s offers a vast range of mechanical clocks from their earliest beginnings of clockmaking into the present day. American, English, and Continental clocks from the finest makers are highly sought-after items, such as clocks by Aaron Willard, Edward East, Joseph Knibb, Thomas Tompion, Lepaute, and the Vulliamy family. Occasionally, the department offers rare or unusual clocks from the 20th century as well.

  Clocks are sold in London, New York, Hong Kong and Paris throughout the year in both live and online sales. To learn about the value of your clock, simply submit images and information to Sotheby's through our easy-to-use online estimate form. Our specialists will review your submission and will contact you with information regarding your clock and its sale potential.

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Clocks Consigned with Sotheby's

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• Past Sales of Clocks

20 Type: lot Category: Lot A CHINESE ORMOLU, ENAMEL AND PASTE-SET MUSICAL AUTOMATON CLOCK, GUANGZHOU WORKSHOPS, QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1790 | a chinese ormolu, enamel and paste-set musical automaton clock, guangzhou workshops, qianlong period, circa 1790 | Estimate: 600,000 – 900,000 GBP Treasures 3 July 2019 | 5:30 PM BST | London View Lot 349 Type: lot Category: Lot THOMAS TOMPION. AN OYSTER AND MARQUETRY MONTH-GOING LONGCASE CLOCK, LONDON, CIRCA 1680, MOVEMENT AND CASE ASSOCIATED | thomas tompion. an oyster and marquetry month-going longcase clock, london, circa 1680, movement and case associated | Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP Collections 31 October 2018 | 10:30 AM GMT | London View Lot 67 Type: lot Category: Lot A LOUIS XVI GILT-BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, ATTRIBUTED TO FRANÇOIS VION | a louis xvi gilt-bronze mantel clock, attributed to françois vion | Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 EUR Collections 27 November 2018 | 10:30 AM CET | Paris View Lot 784 Type: lot Category: Lot A GEORGE III REVIVAL GILTWOOD OVERMANTEL MIRROR AND CLOCK AFTER A DESIGN BY THOMAS JOHNSON, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY A GEORGE III REVIVAL GILTWOOD OVERMANTEL MIRROR AND CLOCK AFTER A DESIGN BY THOMAS JOHNSON, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 USD STYLE: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics 24 October 2019 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York View Lot 4396 Type: lot Category: Lot Fine Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany Shelf Clock, Works by Aaron Willard, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1810 fine federal inlaid and figured mahogany shelf clock, works by aaron willard, boston, massachusetts, circa 1810 Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 USD Important Americana including Property from the Collection of Joan Oestreich Kend 20–21 January 2017 | 2:00 PM EST | New York View Lot 956 Type: lot Category: Lot Exceptional Federal Cherrywood Tall Case Seven-Tune Musical Clock, Martin Cheney, Windsor, Vermont, Circa 1809 exceptional federal cherrywood tall case seven-tune musical clock, martin cheney, windsor, vermont, circa 1809 Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 USD Important Americana 18–21 January 2018 | 10:00 AM EST | New York View Lot 708 Type: lot Category: Lot A LOUIS XIV GILT BRONZE-MOUNTED BOULLE MARQUETRY MANTEL CLOCK A LOUIS XIV GILT BRONZE-MOUNTED BOULLE MARQUETRY MANTEL CLOCK Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 USD STYLE: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics 24 October 2019 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York View Lot 1136 Type: lot Category: Lot Important Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Tall Case Clock, works by Thomas Harland (1735-1807), Norwich, Connecticut, Circa 1780 important chippendale carved and figured mahogany tall case clock, works by thomas harland (1735-1807), norwich, connecticut, circa 1780 Estimate: 50,000 – 80,000 USD Important Americana 18–21 January 2018 | 10:00 AM EST | New York View Lot 109 Type: lot Category: Lot A REGILT-BRONZE CARTEL CLOCK, LOUIS XV, THE DIAL SIGNED VANDER CRUSE / LE JEUNE/ APARIS, CIRCA 1740 | a regilt-bronze cartel clock, louis xv, the dial signed vander cruse / le jeune/ aparis, circa 1740 | Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 EUR Important Mobilier, Sculptures et Objets d'art 11 April 2018 | 10:30 AM CEST | Paris View Lot 424 Type: lot Category: Lot BREGUET NO.2519. A BURR ELM REPEATING GRANDE SONNERIE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM, PARIS, CIRCA 1810 | breguet no.2519. a burr elm repeating grande sonnerie carriage clock with alarm, paris, circa 1810 | Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 GBP Collections 31 October 2018 | 10:30 AM GMT | London View Lot 376 Type: lot Category: Lot A GEORGE I WALNUT MARQUETRY MONTH-GOING LONGCASE CLOCK, CHARLES CLAY, LONDON, CIRCA 1720 | a george i walnut marquetry month-going longcase clock, charles clay, london, circa 1720 | Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 GBP Collections 31 October 2018 | 10:30 AM GMT | London View Lot 29 Type: lot Category: Lot A FRENCH RESTAURATION GILT-BRONZE AND TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS BOULLE MARQUETRY BRACKET CLOCK AND BAROMETER, CIRCA 1830 | a french restauration gilt-bronze and tortoiseshell and brass boulle marquetry bracket clock and barometer, circa 1830 | Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 EUR Collections 27 November 2018 | 10:30 AM CET | Paris View Lot

Get Started with a Clock Auction Estimate

Get Started with a Clock Auction Estimate

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Frequently Asked Questions

• When is the best time to sell an antique clock at auction? Sotheby's clock auctions, which are held both online and live, continually attract collectors and new buyers from around the world. Whenever you are ready to sell your clock, Sotheby's has a sale for you.
• Why should I sell my antique tall case or mantel clock with Sotheby's? Sotheby’s auctions are followed by an international audience that includes top galleries, dealers and private collectors. When you sell an antique clock in a Sotheby’s auction, you gain exposure to a large and competitive group of global buyers who compete to purchase fine timepieces for the highest price.Our specialists have decades of experience and are connected to the top buyers in the market. If your clock is a good fit for one of our auctions, your dedicated specialist will help you through the consignment and shipping process to make it a seamless and enjoyable selling experience.
• How much does a Sotheby's appraisal of my antique clock cost? Sotheby's does not perform appraisals but rather we provide estimate evaluations. Our estimate valuations are complimentary and do not cost you anything. We review all submissions and provide valuations for clocks we believe we can sell in a live auction, online auction or private sale. We will inform you if your clock is not a good fit for a sale at Sotheby's, and we will do our best to provide you with a recommendation of another venue to sell your timepiece.
• How does Sotheby's determine how much my antique clock is worth? Our specialists have decades of experience in appraising and selling American, European, and English antique clocks and are very familiar with the global market for them. When you submit your antique longcase, wall, or mantel clock for a valuation, our specialists consider its condition, ownership history, country of origin, maker, age, rarity, and its current desirability by collectors.

More information on how to sell with Sotheby's

Sotheby’s is your best resource to buy a clock or sell a clock such as a table clock, mantel clock, tall-case clock, longcase clock, commonly referred to as a grandfather clock, antique clock, vintage clock, mechanical clock, wall clock, desk clock, musical clock, mystery clock, lantern clock, mantle clock, carriage clock, astrological, year-long runner, skeleton clock, barometer, Charles X clock Continental clock, English clock or a French clock from the 14th century - 19th century.