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Auction: Dawsons Discovery
A curated sale of antiques & collectables, starting with an important collection from the Estate of the late William John Thornton (1937-2025), of Groby, Leicestershire. 'John', as he was known, was an enthusiastic collector and scholar of early English clocks, and a dedicated member of the Antiquarian Horological Society, where he lectured on clocks at Keble College, Oxford, and contributed articles to respected horological publications. His passion for early timepieces—particularly lantern clocks and longcase clocks—resulted in a carefully curated collection that reflects both historical importance and technical excellence.
Please note: This is an online sale only; there are no bidders in the room.
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All items with an upper estimate value equal to or above £1,500 in this catalogue are searched against the ALR database.
Viewing
In person at our saleroom:
Unit 8 Cordwallis Business Park, Clivemont Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7BU
Friday 20th Feb - 10am-5pm
Monday 23rd Feb - 10am-5pm
Tuesday 24th Feb - 10am-5pm
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