Raffety ClocksCoronation Celebrations: Clocks and MonarchyCelebrating the coronation of King Charles III in London this past week, with all its pomp, ceremony and joyous celebrations, one was…May 12, 2023May 12, 2023
Raffety ClocksA Regency longcase clock by John Barwise of LondonIn the 18th century noble families sent their sons on a Grand Tour around Europe, where they would see the sights and collect art. In Rome…Oct 2, 2022Oct 2, 2022
Raffety ClocksAn 18th Century Musical Clock by Ralph Gout of LondonWe live in a digital age, with smartphones and apps tracking our every action, online media, and iTunes streaming unlimited music and…Dec 9, 2021Dec 9, 2021
Raffety ClocksLantern Clocks: The First Clocks for the HomeLantern clocks hold a special place in the history of horology. Before Huygens innovation of the pendulum in 1656, lantern clocks were the…Nov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020
Raffety ClocksinRaffety on Antique ClocksBaetens & Co of Soho — A Regency ClockmakerBy the early 19th century, the Regency period in Britain, London’s clock and watch making industry was vast. It is estimated that by 1800…Oct 9, 2020Oct 9, 2020
Raffety ClocksinRaffety on Antique ClocksThe Real Tick Tock: An Eighteenth Century Bracket Clock by William KiplingMany people now associate the words “Tick Tock” with the online platform “Tik Tok” but of course the term refers to the sounds of the…Sep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
Raffety ClocksinRaffety on Antique ClocksA Monument to Love: A French Marble Clock by Rollin of ParisIf you have a special wedding anniversary coming up or are looking for a special or unsuual gift for your loved one, then Raffety may have…Sep 22, 2020Sep 22, 2020
Raffety ClocksinRaffety on Antique ClocksWall Clocks: History for the Contemporary InteriorIf you happen to follow Raffety Clocks on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, you may have noticed that we often showcase wall clocks. There…Sep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2020
Raffety ClocksinRaffety on Antique ClocksMaking Your Home into a Sanctuary with Antique FurnitureCovid 19 and lockdown has changed us all. We’ve discovered a new appreciation for our families and homes during this worrying time, and…Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020
Raffety ClocksinRaffety on Antique ClocksAn Eighteenth Century Bracket Clock by Charles Blanchard of LondonToday we focus on this stylish and elegant bracket clock by London maker Charles Blanchard. Dating from the reign of George II, circa 1750…Aug 26, 2020Aug 26, 2020
