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The ebony veneer “long clock” was made in London around 1670 by Dutch-born Ahasuerus Fromanteel, who built the first-ever precise pendulum clocks in England. It meant clocks had became accurate enough to have minute hands for the first time. He learned to make the new-style clocks from Salomon Coster who had an agreement with Christiaan Huygens to use his original idea.<\/p>\n

It went into a sale at Bonhams auction rooms in London with an estimate of up to \u00a3150,000 but went under the hammer for \u00a3400,800 (half a million)\u00a0to an un-named collector. Bonhams sold the floor clock on behalf of the owners of a Lakeland guest house where it arrived after spending 100 years measuring time at a house in rural France.<\/p>\n

Despite its travels the 5ft 9inch tall clock is in fine, original condition with the ebony veneered case intact along and with exquisite mouldings to the hood, trunk and sides.<\/p>\n

A Bonhams spokesman said: “Without doubt, had this clock been known to the great horological historians of the past, it would have featured in many of the standard reference works and exhibitions as a wonderful, largely untouched, example of the formative years of the English pendulum clock. James Stratton, Head of Bonhams Clock Department says: “This is a fantastic result. This clock was made while the ashes from the great fire of London were still cooling.<\/p>\n

“Impeccable provenance, rarity and immaculate construction all make this a collector’s piece and a fantastic investment.<\/p>\n

“The best of the best will continue to demand a premium price – which has proven to be the story of this recession.<\/p>\n

“The estimate of \u00a3100,000 – \u00a3150,000 paid tribute to the historical value but even we were surprised by the level of interest and sold for \u00a3400,800.<\/p>\n

“Without doubt, had this clock been known to the great horological historians of the past, it would have featured in many of the standard reference works and exhibitions as a wonderful, largely untouched, example of the formative years of the English pendulum clock.”<\/p>\n

He learned to make the new-style clocks from Salomon Coster who had an agreement with Christiaan Huygens to use his original idea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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