Winter British and Continental Premier Sale | February 24, 2026
Tue, Feb 24, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 72
Rare George III Diminutive Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Samuel Collier
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for
$3,250
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British, 18th century, dial signed "S. Collier, Eccles" (Samuel Collier, Eccles, Lancashire, 1750-1806), brass movement, carved with blind fretwork and surmounted with small turned finials, the waisted case with fluted quarter columns and ogee bracket feet, two weights and pendulum included, 60 x 13-1/2 x 7-3/4 in.
Provenance: Purportedly deaccessioned by the Ford Museum; Sotheby's New York, circa 1990 (numeral inscriptions in several places, ""30.1433.31""); Private Collection, South Carolina; Brunk Auctions, March 10, 2012, sold for $10,620; A Private North Carolina Collector
Note: From the noted Collier family of clockmakers.
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Purportedly deaccessioned by the Ford Museum; Sotheby's New York, circa 1990 (numeral inscriptions in several places, ""30.1433.31""); Private Collection, South Carolina; Brunk Auctions, March 10, 2012, sold for $10,620; A Private North Carolina Collector
very good condition overall with some fading to finish, dial with minor surface wear, losses to blacking in Roman numerals, period saddleboard appears to be a good match, case lacking bottom board, some repairs to box base with later interior bracing, minor veneer cracks and molding losses and restorations, backboard formerly fitted with braces Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
