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Half hour markers
A short study of cruciform half hour markers on English clocks In the realm of antiquarian horology, certain features may seem trivial to the untrained eye, yet they hold significant value in understanding the evolution of timekeeping. One such feature, the half-hour marker, it serves a purely functional purpose, helping the user discern the passage…
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Ticking Through Time: My Dream Journey as a Clock Specialist at Bonhams
In June, I began what I can only describe as my dream job—I became a clock specialist at Bonhams. For someone like me, who has always had a deep love for history, this job is nothing short of perfect. For as long as I can remember clocks have always fascinated me. Those who know me…
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A brief look at a extremely fine 17th century enamel watch
The 1660s was a high point in the art of enamel work! Many amazing objects from lavish gem set caskets to small watches like this were made. This particular example was made in London in the mid 1660s. It’s quite possible it was made in Cheapside in the city of London as this was the…
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Alterations to early watches
Most watches made in the 16th and 17th centuries were terrible timekeepers. So, in the centuries after many of them were “upgraded” to keep better time. Although it’s something we frown upon today, quite often these watches wouldn’t have survived if work like this was not done, as they still were working objects. This watch…
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2021 interview with the Antique Trade Gazette
ATG: What drew you to collecting clocks and watches? LW: Ever since I can remember I have been interested in clocks. I don’t know where the interest originally came from. Maybe from going to my great-grandparents’ house because they had many different clocks and I just loved it? Tell us about your first timepiece and where…
Lewis Walduck 