The Tony Gibbons Collection
11th June 2025
We are privileged to announce the sale of 'The Tony Gibbons Collection of Watches & Clocks' on Monday 20th October 2025
To include a fine collection of pocket watches dating from the late 17th century and to include some of the finest watch and clock makers such as Tompion, Quare and Earnshaw. Military wristwatches are also well represented along with assorted clocks and a large selection of watch and clock spares from the workshop.
"Tony was a keen horologist which all began just before his wedding where he was given his Grandfathers two pocket watches but was told they could not be repaired. This became a challenge to the mechanically minded Tony, so in Portobello Rd, on his honeymoon, he bought a box of similar movements and repaired them which began his passion for the next 55 years."
"His greatest joy was to take a long neglected watch, the older the better, and restore it to its former glory. Making intricate parts from scratch. He loved collecting, repairing and dealing in watches and would wants others to appreciate and enjoy his collection as much as he did" - Sylvia Gibbons, Tony's wife
VIEW THE POCKET WATCH SECTION PREVIEW HERE
Further details of the sale will be published on the website nearer the sale date