Colin Rayne is a Licentiate of the British Horological Institute founded in 1858 and specialises in Custom Made Quartz Clocks.

Copies of most of the clocks below are available to purchase and can be viewed either at The House of Rayne Gallery or IN SITU at various locations in the Brighton area, and beyond.

Copies and commissions are made to order delivery can take 4 to 12 weeks and will be confirmed at time of deposit.

Brain Clock

The Brain Clock features a Cross-Section of the Human Brain, crafted from 15mm thick translucent acrylic, and mounted on a Polished Stainless Steel Fascia.

It has a Heavy Duty Quartz Movement, with a 9 inch Long Minute Hand.

Professor James Fawcett and his researchers commissioned the clock, funding it with the proceeds from House of Rayne's 2005 and 2006 Summer Exhibition Parties (value of clock: £850).

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Stonehenge 2000 Clock

A magnificent clock inspired by the Neolithic stones of Stonehenge, commissioned by the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton for their Millennium wing; 1999.

Copy available at approximately £6,500, deposit of one third required in advance.

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Kingston Brooch Clock

The Kingston Brooch, Saxon, three inches in diameter, was found on Kingston Down, Kent in 1771. It was subsequently displayed in the Liverpool museum; and illustrated in an archeological textbook from which Colin Rayne used it to form the basis of a private commission. Quartz movement.

Copy available at £1,500, deposit of £500 required in advance.

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Sutton Hoo Helmet Clock

Inspired by the greatest "archeological find" of the 20th century; the Burial Ship of East Anglian King Raedwald; 624AD. The Helmet is perhaps the best known of the many artifacts on display in the British Museum.

Quartz movement. Embellished in copper, brass and enamel. Stained glass "eye sockets". Illuminated, 15" x 10".

Copy available at £450, deposit of £150 required in advance.

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London Brick Clock

An actual "London Brick" incorporates the face and Quartz movement. It is mounted upon a driftwood plinth, with a small barometer.

Copy available at £300, deposit of £100 required in advance.

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Sweated Labour

32" Pine clock.

£125

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'Off Yer' Nut (Barber's)

A 15" Diameter Barbers Clock. Showing the face of 'Saddam' and 'Scissor Hands'. Adorned with stained glass

Copy available at £300, deposit of £100 required in advance.

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Star Clock

Designed as a private commission. Based upon historical emblems around geometrically designed star. Quartz movement. 32" x 32".

Copy available at £2,250, deposit of £750 required in advance.

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Globe Theatre Clock

Based on Shakespeare's original Globe Theatre in London using similar wood to the actual theatre. Based upon a 14" polygon. The brass fascia shows the inside of the theatre with three acting players. Incorporates the heads of Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare. Quartz movement.

Copy available at £600, deposit of £200 required in advance.

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Telecom Tower Clock

DESIGN REGISTRATION: 3022219 TELECOM TOWER CLOCK
(DES.REG. FOR SALE: CIRCA: £2000)
This ‘outstanding’ clock is a ‘replica — model of London’s famous listed building (scale: 1”: 30’). Time is shown on the ‘rotating’ floor (formerly rotating restaurant). It is made from Acrylic and Steel, Illumination with L.E.DS

The replica is wall hanging in a glazed case, 18” High x 14” Wide,
set against a "surreal" skyline.

Time is shown on a rotating disc (at the position of the rotating restaurant, now closed) and powered by an electric motor. Lighting is low voltage long life L.E.Ds (Mains power required).

Commissioned by P.O. Telecommunications; This has been shown on BBC Television.

Copy available at £975, deposit of £325 required in advance.

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Butterfly on Leaf

Created especially for display in London's Goldsmiths Hall for the Clockmaker's first major exhibition in 1987. It was chosen by the eminent horologist George Daniel's F.B.H.I.

Turned and polished brass with two quartz movements. Glazed case 28" x 22". Wall mounted. Also displayed at The House of Rayne.

Copy available at £900, deposit of £300 required in advance.

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Piano Clock

Freestanding quartz clock with artwork based upon the famous pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazi In Concert. Private commission for an enthusiastic piano player.

Copy available at £525, deposit of £175 required in advance.

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Metropole Hotel, 1993 Brighton, Napoleonic Clock

Installed on the hotel reception's marble mantle piece in 1993. The clock has remained there during both the hotels two changes of ownership (perhaps due to its "anti theft" device!).

Its face is based upon the geometric composition of London's Big Ben and the clock blends well with the classical interior of the hotel.

Quartz movement, Indian Rosewood veneer on MDF.

Copy available at £750, deposit of £250 required in advance.

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Beach Hotel Clock

Based upon Flotsam and Jetsam found on the beach local to the hotel in Regency Square, Brighton. Brass Face; 20" Diameter. Quartz movement.

Similar available at £450, deposit of £150 required in advance.

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Rottingdean Place Swimming Pool clock (Jaws IV)

This clock is in the configuration of a shark with its head as the clocks face. At 4' long its wooden body, treated with protective yacht varnish, is decorated in marine style. Quartz heavy duty movement.

Copy available at £750, deposit of £250 required in advance.

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Perrier Bottle Clock

The Perrier Bottle Clock was designed and made for the Aqualac offices in London and Vergezes, South of France.

Copy available at £300, deposit of £100 required in advance.

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Co-op Milk Bottle Clock

Life size pint milk bottle. Time is shown by a quartz movement and may be adjusted by removing the bottle from its base.

Modern day equivalent available at £300, deposit of £100 required in advance.

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Bells Whiskey Bottle Clock

1 gallon capacity, 20" high. Illuminated quartz battery clock on similar principal to the Perrier Clock.

Copy available at £750, deposit of £250 required in advance.

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Casalingo Clock

The original may be viewed IN SITU at Casalingo Restaurant, Preston Street, Brighton. (Manager, Angelo).

Wall hanging 18" square clock. Artwork based on the logo of the restaurant; two diners silhouetted and seated at a table with an illuminated candle between them. Quartz movement. L.E.D.

Similar available from £600, one third deposit required in advance.

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Akash Clock

The original may be viewed IN SITU at Akash Restaurant, Preston Street, Brighton.

Wall hanging clock with artwork based upon the Restaurant's Logo - Indian sitar. 28" high x 12" wide.

Similar available from £600, one third deposit required in advance.

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Lobster Pot Clock

The original may be viewed IN SITU at The Lobster Pot Restaurant, Longridge Avenue, Saltdean.

Wall hanging clock in the configuration of the Restaurant Logo - "caricatured lobster". Quartz moment.

Similar available from £600, one third deposit required in advance.

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West Pier Clock

Created for the 1994 Brighton Festival; when the famous and controversial pier had only recently become detached from land.

Shoreline, shown to illustrate the relative size of the structure with the use of silhouetted figures; these also suggest the piers "demise".

20" x 12" ellipse; Lacquered Fascia; glass; quartz movement; chimes on the hour.

Copy available at £750, deposit of £250 required in advance.

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Palace Pier Clock

Created for the Brighton Festival exhibition in 1994, the pier has subsequently been renamed Brighton Pier.

An isometric view of the pier made of lacquered brass, within a 30" diameter circle. It incorporates an illuminated sign and a mini quartz clock within the tower. Wall hanging.

Copy available at £960, deposit of £320 required in advance.

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Fabergé Anniversary Clock

Commissioned by Fabergé (cosmetics). 15" high x 8" diameter. Illuminated colour change. Mains or quartz movement.

Copy available at £900, deposit of £300 required in advance.

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Global Clock

Made for Compact Phones Ltd of Bradford. Turned and polished stainless steel Fascia. Globe, engraved with world's continents.

50" x 40", wall mounted. Heavy duty quartz movement. Black hands and chapels

Copy available at £1,200, deposit of £400 required in advance.

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