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# Lichfield auctioneer says discovery of “Aladdin’s cave of clocks” could fetch £50,000
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-auctioneer-says-discovery-of-aladdins-cave-of-clocks-could-fetch-50000/
- Published: 2020-11-12T09:05:58.000Z
- Updated: 2020-11-12T09:06:30.000Z
- Description: A collection of clocks and watches discovered by a Lichfield auctioneer is set to sell for tens of thousands of pounds.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: News

![Richard Winterton with one of the clocks](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/rwblackforest1.jpg)

Richard Winterton with one of the clocks

A collection of clocks and watches discovered by a Lichfield auctioneer is set to sell for tens of thousands of pounds.

The huge collection of more than 100 timepieces spanning two centuries was found during a house clearance by Richard Winterton.

The auctioneer said the collection could fetch up to £50,000 when it goes up for sale on 30th November.

![One of the clocks being sold at auction in Lichfield](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/clocks.jpg)

One of the clocks being sold at auction in Lichfield

> “It was an absolute Aladdin’s cave of clocks of all different designs, shapes and sizes and it just took my breath away.  
>  
> “From bracket and mantel to wall, longcase and the incredibly intricate Black Forest, there’s just every type of clock you could hope to see from the past 200 years plus a large number of interesting pocket watches.  
>  
> “We have already had a huge amount of interest from potential buyers and I could see the entire collection clock up £50,000.”  
>  
> Richard Winterton

Among the items going under the hammer is a 74.5cm tall German Black Forest clock carved from a single huge piece of walnut.

The piece dates to around 1880 and features intricately carved pheasants and foliage with bright blue enamel numerals on the dial.

> “It is a fabulous, remarkable piece in wonderful condition.  
>  
> “I don’t believe I’ve ever seen an example of one as magnificent as this in all these years.”  
>  
> Richard Winterton

The sale also includes numerous pocket watches and three Rolex Oyster Perpetual gentleman’s wristwatches.

For more information on the lots and the sale visit [www.richardwinterton.co.uk](http://www.richardwinterton.co.uk/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).