Clocks, Marine Chronometers and Barometers
Christie’s has been selling clocks since our first auction in 1766. Renowned collections offered for sale include the Magnificent Clocks from the Nezu Museum (2008) and the Abbott Guggenheim Collection of Renaissance clocks and automata (2015).
Our department has a particularly strong record in selling clocks made for the Asian market — clockmakers such as James Cox and Henry Borrell, among others — including the world record price for an English-made clock at auction.
We also sell the very best clocks on the English market, makers from the ‘Golden Age’ of clockmaking: Thomas Tompion, George Graham, Daniel Quare, the Knibb family and Ahasuerus Fromanteel.
Christie’s holds the overall auction world record for a clock, a masterpiece by Karl Faberge which sold for £8,980,500 in 2007. Clocks are sold within all our Decorative Arts auctions and collection sales, with masterworks offered in selected Exceptional Sales. Recent private sales have included the unique Barnard Tompion table clock, via the Acceptance in Lieu scheme, which was permanently allocated to the Science Museum Group.
Our department has a particularly strong record in selling clocks made for the Asian market — clockmakers such as James Cox and Henry Borrell, among others — including the world record price for an English-made clock at auction.
We also sell the very best clocks on the English market, makers from the ‘Golden Age’ of clockmaking: Thomas Tompion, George Graham, Daniel Quare, the Knibb family and Ahasuerus Fromanteel.
Christie’s holds the overall auction world record for a clock, a masterpiece by Karl Faberge which sold for £8,980,500 in 2007. Clocks are sold within all our Decorative Arts auctions and collection sales, with masterworks offered in selected Exceptional Sales. Recent private sales have included the unique Barnard Tompion table clock, via the Acceptance in Lieu scheme, which was permanently allocated to the Science Museum Group.
No upcoming Clocks, Marine Chronometers and Barometers auctions
Our specialists are currently preparing our next Clocks, Marine Chronometers and Barometers auctions. In the meantime, browse results from past auctions.
VIEW PAST AUCTIONS
Request an estimate
Get a complimentary valuation in three simple steps with our online estimate tool.
GET STARTEDContact us
From free valuations to market advice, our specialists are here to answer your questions.
Latest stories
Why wait for the next auction?
Buy or sell on your schedule with Christie’s Private Sales.
DISCOVER NOWBuying and selling
How to buy
Buying at Christie’s has never been easier or more accessible, whether you want to attend a live auction, bid online or purchase directly from our Private Sales service.
How to sell
Selling your art or object at Christie’s is a smooth experience. We’ll dedicate our global network and art market expertise to get the best price for your item.
Frequently asked questions
Need help? Find your answers in our list of frequently asked questions — from online account creation to buying, selling and Private Sales.