Comitti - The Art of Time

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Dear Customer...

As a Hedge Fund manager with GLG Partners for over a
decade it became clear to me how one should think about the
long term drivers when analysing the investment case for any

company. Comitti is no different in this regard and when I
purchased one of the unique Navigator timepieces in 2013 my

natural interest as an investor was stirred.

The company has been through a number of strategies in
recent years and after a few short meetings I offered to help
the Barker family to take forward this glorious 5th generation
business. Our new structure and strategy are to be clear and
focused with a new initiative around London. We are keen to
build on the foundations and heritage of the Comitti brand and

to think more about the broader category of Horology.

Looking forward I would like to thank everyone involved in
the story so far and all of our customers for their continued

support. As we grow the Comitti brand into two distinct
categories (Contemporary and Heritage) we are excited
about the opportunities that seem to arise daily as we link our
company and the rich heritage of clock making in London.

John White, Chairman

January 2015

In 1845

Onorata Comitti, an Italian instrument maker, travelled to
England seeking a new future in the land that was enjoying
the unprecedented prosperity of the Industrial Revolution
and in 1850 he opened his workshops in Clerkenwell London.

1 Dedicated to innovation and the pursuit of perfection
he quickly achieved a reputation for making the finest
quality mercury and aneroid barometers. It was during
the late Victorian period that the company diversified into
making fine timepieces receiving a Diploma of Honour for
outstanding workmanship in 1888.

Many of the designs made in these early days continue to be
available today. They are recognised as English classics and
sought after as valuable antiques. Comitti remains a family
run business and today enjoys an international reputation
for outstanding workmanship and service.

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INDEX

Contemporary 3
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• Navigator 3 41
• Meridian 9
• Mayfair 13
• Royal Greenwich 17
• Congreve 23

Heritage Collection

3 • Longcase 27
• Table & Mantel 33
• Wall 39

Barometer Collection

Comitti

London

NavTighaetor

The Navigator is a tribute to clockmaker John Harrison (1693
4 – 1776) who made the world’s first marine chronometer. His

unique timepieces made it possible for the first time for British
naval officers to accurately calculate their longitude position.
This technical breakthrough gave an extraordinary advantage
to the navies of Great Britain in their quest for global
exploration, trade and Empire. This unique story is revealed
by Dava Sobel’s best-selling book and the movie “Longitude”.
The rhythmic movement of the pendulum balances brings the
Navigator to life. This flagship product is handmade in our
workshops and available with a choice of gold, rhodium or
black chrome plated finishes. Bespoke finish combinations are
available on request.

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Rhodium Plated with Black Lacquer Base

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• Solid brass rhodium plated “Grasshopper” • High gloss black lacquered base with key
movement drawer

• Fusee mechanism and maintaining power to • Crystal clear glass canopy with rhodium
improve accuracy finish frame to protect the movement

• Eight day power reserve • Serial numbered movement with a
• White enamel finish chapters with Roman Certificate of Authenticity

and Arabic numerals and fine Breguet hands • Presentation travel case
to indicate the time and passing seconds • Model S5616S

Height 21” (53cm) Width 13.5” (34cm) Depth 10” (25cm)

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Black Chrome Plated with Carbon Fibre Base

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• Black chrome plated “Grasshopper” • Carbon fibre base with key drawer
movement. Also available with rhodium
movement, see page 8. • Crystal clear mitred glass canopy to protect
the movement
• Fusee mechanism and maintaining power to
improve accuracy • Serial numbered movement with a Certificate
of Authenticity
• Eight day power reserve
• Presentation travel case
• Black enamel finish chapters with Roman and • Model S5666B
Arabic numerals and fine Breguet hands to
indicate the time and passing seconds

Height 19” (48cm) Width 12.75” (32cm) Depth 9.25” (23cm)

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Gold Plated with Walnut Base

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• 24 carat gold plated “Grasshopper” movement • Crystal clear glass canopy with gold plated
• Fusee mechanism and maintaining power to frame to protect the movement

improve accuracy • Serial numbered movement with a Certificate
• Eight day power reserve of Authenticity
• Silver plated chapters with Roman and Arabic
• Presentation travel case
numerals and fine Breguet hands to indicate • Model S5216G
the time and passing seconds

• Walnut hand polished base with burr veneers
and key drawer. Also available with mahogany
base, see page 8.

Height 21” (53cm) Width 13.5” (34cm) Depth 10” (25cm)

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Limited Edition with Chinoiserie Artwork

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• Chinoiserie panels with gold leaf depicting the • Black lacquered base with key drawer and
Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the tea clipper Cutty Chinoiserie artwork signed by the artist. Discover
Sark and HMS Beagle arriving at the Galapagos more about Chinoiserie artwork on page 46.
Islands with Charles Darwin in the 1830s
• Crystal clear glass canopy with gold plated frame
• 24 carat gold plated “Grasshopper” movement to protect the movement
• Fusee mechanism and maintaining power to
• Limited edition of 50 pieces worldwide, each piece
improve accuracy is numbered and supplied with a Certificate of
• Eight day power reserve Authenticity
• Silver plated chapters with Roman and Arabic
• Presentation travel case
numerals and fine Breguet hands to indicate the • Model S5616G-B
time and passing seconds

Height 21” (53cm) Width 13.5” (34cm) Depth 10” (25cm)

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Key Compartment

Rhodium Plated with Carbon Fibre Base (Model S5666S)

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Grasshopper Escapement

Gold Plated with Mahogany Base (Model S5016G) Fusee Maintaining Power

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The
Meridian

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Inspired by the work of Dr George Daniels CBE (1926-2011), The
Meridian timepiece features a jewelled version of his coaxial escapement
and automatic winding system with a power reserve of over 12 months.
This is a world first and a unique contribution to the art of mechanical
clock making.
The handmade movement is highly polished and available in gold or
rhodium plated finishes. Bespoke finish combinations are available on
request.
A limited edition of 500 pieces worldwide.

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Rhodium Plated with Lapis Base

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• Handmade rhodium plated movement with • Fine Breguet style dial with second’s
Lapis base. Also available with black lacquer or indication, silver plated chapter and blue
carbon base, see page 12 lacquered hands

• Unique symmetrical co-axial escapement fitted • Crystal clear bevelled glasses to allow full
with 4 ruby pallet stones to reduce friction and visibility of the movement
dramatically extend the service interval
• A limited edition of 500 pieces worldwide
• Large balance wheel that beats 60 times per • Serial numbered movement with Certificate of
minute
Authenticity
• Automatic winding system with a power • Presentation travel case
reserve greater than 12 months • Model S4001S-L

Height 10.5” (27cm) Width 7” (18cm) Depth 5” (12.7cm)

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Gold Plated with Walnut Base

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• Handmade 24 carat gold plated movement • Fine Breguet style dial with second’s
with burr walnut base. Also available with indication, silver plated chapter and blue
malachite base, see page 12 lacquered hands

• Unique symmetrical co-axial escapement • Crystal clear bevelled glasses to allow full
fitted with 4 ruby pallet stones to reduce visibility of the movement
friction and dramatically extend the service
interval • A limited edition of 500 pieces worldwide
• Serial numbered movement with Certificate of
• Large balance wheel that beats 60 times per
minute Authenticity
• Presentation travel case
• Automatic winding system with a power • Model S4201G
reserve greater than 12 months

Height 10.5” (27cm) Width 7” (18cm) Depth 5” (12.7cm)

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Gold plated with Malachite Base (Model S4001G-M) Side View

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Rhodium with Black Lacquer Base (Model S4601S)

Rhodium with Carbon Base (Model S4661S) Co-Axial Escapement

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MTayhfeair

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The Mayfair is based on a timepiece originally made in France,
an elegant design popularly referred to as the ‘Great Wheel’.
The minimalist simplicity of the movement is achieved by
using fewer but higher tooth count wheels in the gear train.
During the Victorian period these skeleton clocks became very
fashionable, particularly due to their prominence at the Great
Exhibition in 1851.
The handmade movement is highly polished and available in
gold or rhodium plated finishes. Bespoke finish combinations
are available on request.

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Gold Plated with Mahogany Base

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• Elegant solid brass 14 day gold plated fusee • White enamel finish dial with Roman numerals
movement and fine blue lacquered Breguet style hands

• Mahogany hand polished base with fine curl • Serial numbered movement with Certificate of
veneers and key drawer Authenticity

• Crystal clear mitred glass canopy to protect the • Presentation travel case
movement • Model S5010G

Height 21” (53cm) Width 13.5” (34cm) Depth 10” (25cm)

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Rhodium Plated with Carbon Fibre Base

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• Elegant solid brass 14 day rhodium plated fusee • White enamel finish dial with Roman numerals and
movement fine blue lacquered Breguet style hands

• Gloss lacquered carbon fibre base with key • Serial numbered movement with Certificate of
compartment. Also available with black lacquer base, Authenticity
see page 16
• Presentation travel case
• Crystal clear mitred glass canopy to protect the • Model S5660S
movement

Height 19” (48cm) Width 12.75” (32cm) Depth 9.25” (23cm)

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Recoil Anchor Escapement Motion Work

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Rhodium Plated with Black Lacquer Base (Model S5610S) Fusee Mechanism

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The Royal
Greenwich

Exquisite craftsmanship, precision engineering and the innovations of
some of the most famous English clockmakers are the inspiration for
21 The Royal Greenwich precision regulator.
The movement features a Vulliamy style deadbeat escapement. A
temperature compensated pendulum based on an elegant design by John
Ellicott in 1752 enhances the accuracy that can be adjusted in increments
of 20 seconds a week by adding small timekeeping weights. Maintaining
power, as devised by John Arnold (1736-1799), ensures precision is
retained when the movement is wound. An elegant design of epicyclic
gears allows the movement to run a month before needing to be wound.
A special limited edition version of The Royal Greenwich was made by
Comitti in 2012 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee. The
original timepiece now resides in Buckingham Palace.
Available with a choice of gold or rhodium plated finishes. Bespoke finish
combinations are available on request.

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Gold plated with Walnut Cabinet

• Hand made 24 carat gold plated movement with dead beat
escapement and tungsten carbide pallets

• Month going 30 day power reserve
• Precision temperature compensated pendulum
• High count gear train including 18 ball races to reduce friction
• Silver plated dial with fine blue lacquered hands
• Palladian style cabinet with book matched burr walnut veneers and

door locks
• Secret compartment for keys, tools and timekeeping weights
• Cabinet hand rubbed and waxed to achieve a rich patina
• Crystal clear glasses on all sides to allow full visibility of the

movement
• Serial numbered movement with Certificate of Authenticity
• Model S1201G. Wall versions also available-Model S3201G

Height 75” (190cm)
Width 17” (43cm)
Depth 9.75” (25cm)

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Rhodium Plated with Makassar Cabinet

• Hand made rhodium plated movement with dead beat escapement
and tungsten carbide pallets

• Month going 30 day power reserve
• Precision temperature compensated pendulum
• High count gear train including 18 ball races to reduce friction
• Silver plated dial with fine blue lacquered hands
• Palladian style cabinet with book matched Makassar veneers and

door locks
• Secret compartment for keys, tools and timekeeping weights
• Hand polished cabinet with ebonised mouldings
• Crystal clear glasses on all sides to allow full visibility of the

movement
• Serial numbered movement with Certificate of Authenticity
• Model S3601S

Height 56” (143cm)
Width 15” (38cm)
Depth 8.75” (22cm)

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Rhodium Plated with Makassar Cabinet

• Hand made rhodium plated movement with dead beat escapement and
tungsten carbide pallets

• Month going 30 day power reserve
• Precision temperature compensated pendulum
• High count gear train including 18 ball races to reduce friction
• Silver plated dial with fine blue lacquered hands
• Palladian style cabinet with book matched Makassar veneers and door

locks
• Secret compartment for keys, tools and timekeeping weights
• Cabinet hand rubbed and waxed to achieve a rich patina
• Crystal clear glasses on all sides to allow full visibility of the

movement
• Serial numbered movement with Certificate of Authenticity
• Model S1601S

Height 75” (190cm)
Width 17” (43cm)
Depth 9.75” (25cm)

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Rhodium Plated with Carbon Fibre Cabinet

• Hand made rhodium plated movement with dead beat escapement
and tungsten carbide pallets

• Month going 30 day power reserve
• Precision temperature compensated pendulum
• High count gear train including 18 ball races to reduce friction
• Silver plated dial with fine blue lacquered hands
• Hand made cabinet with a high gloss black lacquered finish and

carbon overlays.
• Compartment for keys, tools and timekeeping weights
• Three sided crystal clear glass door to allow full visibility of the

movement
• Serial numbered movement with Certificate of Authenticity
• Model S3603S

Height 52” (132cm)
Width 13.25” (33.5cm)
Depth 8” (20cm)

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Timing weights and key compartment

Deadbeat Escapement

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Compensated Pendulum

The
Congreve

28 The Congreve, or Rolling Ball Clock, is named after its inventor
Sir William Congreve and is a favourite of clock collectors. The
original clock was presented to the Prince of Wales in 1808 and
is part of the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace.
Congreve was a prolific inventor famous for making the first solid
fuel rockets subsequently used during the Napoleonic wars. It is
believed that his timepiece was created as a very robust timing
machine made for the military purpose measuring the flight of
artillery batteries.
The handmade fusee movement is available with a choice of gold
or rhodium plated finishes. Bespoke finish combinations are
available on request.

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Gold Plated with Mahogany Base

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• Hand made solid brass 8 day 24 carat gold plated • Silver plated dials and blue lacquered Breguet style
fusee movement hands indicate hours, minutes and seconds separately

• Solid mahogany hand polished base with fine curl • Serial numbered movement with Certificate of
veneers and key drawer Authenticity

• Crystal clear mitred glass canopy to protect the • Presentation travel case
movement • Model S5013G

Height 15.25” (39cm) Width 10.25” (26cm) Depth 10.25” (26cm)

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Rhodium Plated with Carbon Fibre Base

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• Hand made solid brass 8 day rhodium plated fusee • Serial numbered movement with Certificate of
movement Authenticity

• Gloss lacquered carbon fibre base with key compartment • Presentation travel case
• Crystal clear mitred glass canopy to protect the • Model S5663S

movement
• White enamel finish dials and blue lacquered Breguet

style hands indicate hours, minutes and seconds
separately

Height 14” (35cm) Width 10” (25cm) Depth 10” (25cm)

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Fusee mechanism

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Inclined platform with rolling ball
Hours, Minutes and Seconds

Back view Escapement regulator

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The Heritage
Collection

The introduction of the pendulum movement in England
in the 1650s heralded the great age of clock making in
London. It was to prove a technological lead that remained
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centuries.
Comitti’s Heritage Longcase, Table and Wall Collections
combine the finest features of hand crafted period
cabinetwork with precision modern movements. Exotic
veneers, marquetry inlay and intricate Chinoiserie artwork
decorate and enhance the polished finishes. A choice of
hand painted dials can be fitted to the grandfather clocks
and bespoke polish finishes are available.
Learn about the Arts of Comitti on pages 45-50.

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The Chartwell

A superb longcase inspired by eminent London maker Joseph Knibb (1640-
1711). The walnut case is decorated with burr walnut veneers and fine
marquetry panels. The marquetry depicts birds and flower motifs popular
in cabinet work of the William and Mary period. The hood is decorated with
barley twist pillars and hand cut fretwork. The solid brass dial has cherub
spandrels, silver plated chapter ring and blue lacquered period hands.
The marquetry panels are created using boxwood, pear wood, walnut,
satinwood and black-dyed sycamore. The cabinet has a hand rubbed waxed
finish.

• Triple chime 8 day cable movement with silencer
• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 7.15 am), chime sequence and

beat correction
• Plays Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on bells
• Solid brass copy of 17th century dial and hands
• Mineral glasses and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Adjustable feet, door locks and detachable hood for access to the

movement.
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Model C2030TCH

Height 77” (195cm)
Width 17.5” (44cm)
Depth 11.5” (29cm)

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Longcase

The Gleneagle

A Sheraton style grandfather clock inspired by the Scottish maker William
Robb of Montrose , circa. 1790. Extensive use of chequered edgeline and
marquetry inlays enhances the superb flame mahogany veneers of the
Gleneagle. The scroll pediment is decorated with wheat motif marquetry
and crowned with a fine cast brass eagle. The cabinet stands on splayed
feet and features fluted quarter columns to the trunk and “Corinthian”
pillars to the hood. The clock features a hand painted moon dial “Wildlife
in the Lake District” signed by the artist. The cabinet is hand rubbed and
waxed to achieve an “antique” patina.

• Triple chime 8 day cable movement with silencer
• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 7.15 am), chime sequence and

beat correction
• Plays Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on rods
• Bevelled glasses and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Adjustable feet, door locks and detachable hood for access to the

movement
• Bespoke finish and dial options available
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Model C2002TCH

Height 86” (215cm)
Width 18” (46cm)
12” (30cm)
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The Trafalgar

Regency elegance inspired the scroll top cabinet of the Trafalgar. The
solid cherry cabinet is decorated with book matched burr yew veneers
inlaid with “rope” edgeline. The clock features a hand painted dial
commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Illustrated are Admiral
Nelson, Captain Thomas Hardy and French and Spanish ships engaged in
battle. The flagship HMS Victory rocks with the swing of the pendulum.
The dial is signed by the artist. The case is hand rubbed and waxed to
achieve an “antique” patina.

• Triple chime 8 day cable movement with silencer
• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 7.15 am), chime sequence and

beat correction
• Plays Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on rods
• vMineral glasses and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Adjustable feet, door locks and detachable hood for access to the

movement
• Bespoke finish and dial options available
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Model C2408TCH

Height 86” (215cm)
Width 18” (45cm)
Depth 12” (30cm)

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The Chatsworth

A Georgian style break-arch case typical of the work of the London maker
William Webster, circa. 1710. The cabinet is decorated with book-matched
burr walnut veneers inlaid with satinwood banding. The case features
fluted quarter columns to the trunk and “Corinthian” pillars to the hood.
The cabinet is crowned with fine pierced fretwork and brass spire finials.
The solid brass dial features cherub spandrels, a silver finish chapter ring,
hand painted moon dial and blue lacquered hands. The cabinet is hand
rubbed and waxed to achieve an “antique” patina.

• Triple chime 8 day cable movement with silencer
• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 7.15 am), chime sequence and

beat correction
• Plays Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on rods
• Bevelled glasses and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Adjustable feet, door locks and detachable hood for access to the

movement
• Bespoke finish and dial options available
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Model C2209TCH

Height 88” (221cm)
Width 18” (46cm)
Depth 12” (30cm)

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The Kensington

A Georgian style break-arch walnut cabinet with burr walnut veneers inlaid
with satinwood edgeline. The Kensington is a design that has been popular
for over 250 years. The solid brass dial features cherub spandrels, a silver
finish chapter ring, hand painted moon dial and blue lacquered hands. The
case is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an “antique” patina.

• Triple chime 8 day cable movement with silencer
• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 7.15 am), chime sequence and

beat correction
• Plays Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on rods
• Mineral glasses and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Adjustable feet, door locks and detachable hood for access to the

movement
• Bespoke finish and dial options available
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Model C2207TCH

Height 79” (198cm)
Width 18” (46cm)
Depth 12” (30cm)

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The Queen Anne

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Model C4622TCH-B. Chinoiserie Model C4112TCH. Burr Walnut

• Georgian style bell top table clock in burr walnut inlaid with satinwood • Solid brass dial plate with cast cherub spandrels, silver plated chapter
edgeline or with Chinoiserie artwork, circa 1730. ring and fine milled hands

• Polished 9 bell triple chime 8 day movement with 11 jewel platform • Hand polished cabinet
escapement and chime silencer • Bevelled glasses and solid lacquered brass furniture (Chinoiserie

• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 7.15 am) and chime sequence models have gold plated brassware)
correction • Certificate of Authenticity

• Plays Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on bells

Height 20” (50cm) Width 12” (30cm) Depth 8” (20cm)

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Table & Mantel

The Georgian Basket Top

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Model C4611TCH-B. Chinoiserie Model C4211TCH. Burr Walnut

• Burr walnut or Chinoiserie artwork, style circa 1705. • Solid brass dial with cherub spandrels, silver finish chapter
• Polished triple chime 8 day movement with 9 jewel platform ring and fine milled hands.

escapement and chime silencer • Hand polished cabinet
• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 7.15 am) and chime • Bevelled glasses and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Certificate of Authenticity
sequence correction
• Plays Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on

rods

Height 11.5” (29cm) Width 8.5” (21cm) Depth 6.25” (16cm)

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The Georgian Break Arch

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Model C4610TCH-B. Chinoiserie Model C4210TCH. Burr Walnut

• Burr walnut or Chinoiserie artwork cabinets, style circa • Solid brass dial with cherub spandrels, silver finish chapter
1780. ring and fine milled hands.

• Polished triple chime 8 day movement with 9 jewel platform • Hand polished cabinet.
escapement and chime silencer • Bevelled glasses and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 7.15 am) and chime
sequence correction

• Plays Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on
rods

Height 13.25” (33cm) Width 8.5” (21cm) Depth 6.5” (16cm)

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Table & Mantel

The Georgian Bell Top

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Model C4412TCH. Burr Yew Model C4612TCH-B. Chinoiserie

• The elegant bell top mantel clock in burr yew or Chinoiserie • Solid brass dial with cherub spandrels, silver finish chapter
artwork, style circa 1730. ring and fine milled hands.

• Polished triple chime 8 day movement with 9 jewel platform • Hand polished cabinet
escapement and chime silencer • Bevelled glasses and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 7.15 am) and chime
sequence correction

• Plays Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on
rods

Height 14.5” (36cm) Width 8.5” (21cm) Depth 6.25” (16cm)

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Table & Mantel

The Regency Lancet The Regency Archtop

44 Model C4402CH. Yew Burr

Model C4105CH. Mahogany

Height 12.25” (31cm) Width 8.75” (22cm) Depth 5” (13cm) Height 11” (28cm) Width 7.75” (19cm) Depth 5” (13cm)

• Curl mahogany or burr yew cabinets with marquetry inlay, style circa • Hand polished cabinets
1820. • Enamel finish dial and delicate period hands
• Convex glass and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Westminster chime eight day movement • Certificate of Authenticity
• Chime silencer and automatic chime sequence correction after setting

the time

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Table & Mantel

The Regency Balloon The Regency Arch Top

Model C4402S. Yew Burr Depth 3.75” (9.5cm)
Height 9.5” (24cm) Width 7” (18cm)

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The Regency Break Arch

Model C4101S. Mahogany
Height 12” (30cm) Width 8” (20cm) Depth 3.75” (9.5cm)

• Eight day bell strike movements
• Strikes the time on the hour and the passing of the half hour
• Hand polished cabinets
• Enamel finish dial and delicate period hands
• Convex glass and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Certificate of Authenticity

Model C4004S. Mahogany Depth 3.75” (9.5cm)
Height 10” (25.5cm) Width 7” (18cm)

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Table & Mantel

The Canterbury

Break arch Regency regulator style wall clock with burr yew veneers and
inlaid “ebonised” edgeline.

• Eight day weight driven chime movement with silencer
• Plays Westminster melody on rods
• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 7.15 am) and chime sequence

correction
• Gridiron style pendulum
• Enamel finish dial with seconds indication and period hands
• Hand polished yew case with burr veneer and inlaid “ebonised”

stringing
• Mineral glass and lacquered solid brass furniture
• Secret key compartment
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Model C3402CH

Height 45” (112cm)
Width 13” (33cm)
Depth 7.5” (19cm)

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Table & Mantel

The Oxford The Sheraton

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Model C3461CH. Yew Burr Model C3062CH. Mahogany

• Regency style curl mahogany or burr yew cabinets with • Hand polished and waxed cabinet
marquetry inlay • Enamel finish dial and period hands
• Mineral glass and lacquered solid brass fittings
• Eight day Westminster chime movement with silencer • Secret key compartment
• Automatic night silencer (10.00 pm to 6.45 am) and chime • Certificate of Authenticity

sequence correction
• Gridiron style pendulum

Height 27” (69cm) Width 10” (26cm) Depth 5.75” (15cm)

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London

The Barometer
Collection

48 Comitti remains the oldest traditional barometer maker in
the world with a heritage that goes back to Evangelista
Torricelli who made the first mercury barometer in the
17th century.
The first instruments made were of the stick type but the
“banjo” shape became popular with the invention of the
wheel barometer by Robert Hooke in 1665.
Many of the instruments made in Comitti’s London
workshops have become established as English classics and
today are sought after as valuable antiques.