Y A French Louis XIV ormolu mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock Antoine Gaudron, Paris, circa 1700 The six back-pinned baluster pillar movement of two week duration with large spring barrels, verge escapement with silk suspension and cycloidal cheeks, and high position numbered countwheel to the upper right hand corner of the backplate for striking the hours and once at the half hour with a vertically pivoted hammer on a bell mounted within the top of the case, the backplate signed Gaudron A Paris to lower edge, the unusual shaped iron dial plate faced with pewter polished and lacquered to simulate mother-of-pearl and applied with twelve-piece white enamel Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring with fine pierced and engraved foliate pendant to every numeral, Arabic minutes to outer track and original steel hands above shaped pendulum aperture bordered with foliate cast mounts, the break-arch case with gilt urn finials to the acanthus corner-mounted ogee shaped upstand and foliate cast frieze emerging from the sides of the gilt cavetto moulded cornice, the canted front angles applied with fine scroll-cast female terms above acanthus open scrolls, the sides with brass-edged rectangular side windows and conforming terms to rear edges over swollen lower sections, the base edged with a gilt band interrupted by a pendant arch inset with foliate cast mount to apron, on acanthus cast feet, 53cm (21ins) high. Antoine Gaudron is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from around 1675. In 1689 he was established at Place Dauphine at `La Perle` and then at `La Renommee` in 1709. He died a wealthy man in 1714. Two fine `Religieuse` spring clocks by him (including one with unique astronomical calendar) are illustrated in Plomp, Reinier Early French Pendulum Clocks 1658-1700 pages 80-3, the movement of the current lot, although slightly later, is remarkably similar to those pictured in figs 146 and 149. The manner in which the dial of the current lot is finished is particularly noteworthy. A pewter veneer is applied over the iron dial plate which is polished and finished in such a way as to simulate mother-of-pearl, forming the background onto which a finely engraved and pierced chapter ring is applied. Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements, the only notable fault is the fact that the hammer is missing (hammer arbor is present) and the bell has been repaired. Although the mechanism is in working order a clean/service is advised. The I and V cartouche numerals of the dial have noticeable cracking, the VIII has a repaired edge chip and II has a very light hairline. The decorative steel plate has overall degradation/patchy discolouration otherwise dial is in good original albeit dirty condition. The superstructure of the case is in good original condition with visible faults limited to a filled patch repair to rear lower left (obscured by finial). The front of the case has some shrinkage cracking otherwise is in sound condition. The right hand side has a full-height strip of brass inlay missing as well as losses to ebony stringing bordering the stripe both to the front and rear margins coupled with general lifting/movement to the brass inlays. The left hand side has similar losses to the ebony stringing and overall lifting to the brass elements. The lower rear right hand finial has been repaired otherwise all mounts appear in good original condition retaining their original gilding albeit very dirty and with some wear. Faults to the case otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. Clock has pendulum but no winder Condition Report Disclaimer
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A fine George III green japanned table clock with pull-quarter repeat on six bellsMarmaduke Storr, London, circa 1760The six pillar twin fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating rise/fall regulation to suspension, with pull-quarter repeat on a graduated nest of six bells and hour strike on a further larger bell , the backplate with fine symmetrical foliate scroll engraved decoration around a central reserve signed Marm: Storr, London, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with curved false bob over calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Marm: Storr, London, to lower edge, with pierced steel hands and rococo scroll 'Indian mask' cast spandrels to angles incorporating offset N S strike/silent selection switch to upper left beneath arch with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the green japanned bell-top case with brass carrying handle and generous finials to the superstructure decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with chinoiserie garden landscape panels incorporating boating figures within lattice borders, over cavetto top mouldings and break-arch glazed front door with conforming decoration to surround and scroll pierced frets to upper quadrants, the sides with circular over concave-topped glazed apertures and the rear with further break-arched glazed door set within the frame of the case, on generous cavetto moulded base incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between, 52cm (21.5ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiaries of the estate of a private collector, Wiltshire. Marmaduke Storr is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as an 'eminent' maker working in London 1724-75.The current clock is particularly rare survivor retaining its original decoration untouched and with the movement and dial reflecting the case's originality.Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition and will run, strike and repeat. There is no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements including the escapement which appears to be original. Although fully operational the movement would probably benefit from a precautionary gentle clean/service. The dial is in fine original condition with only minor spotting and mellowing to the gilding and silvered finishes; the hands appear original. The movement and dial are original to the case and rest on the original seatboard.The case is in very fine original untouched condition having overall light to moderate wear to the original lacquered surface commensurate with age and careful use. The only notable faults are limited to the rear skirting which has an old repaired break through the cavetto moulded section and the lower portion of the vertical section beneath which is heavily rubbed hence no decoration is visible. Surface generally has very nice mellow patination with age related wear most noticeably to high spots of the more major mouldings only. Case retains original locks and hinges.Clock has a case key and winder and overall is a very fine 'survivor' in lovely country house condition! Condition Report Disclaimer
A gilt brass mounted black japanned quarter-chiming table clockUnsigned, circa 1770 and laterThe four pillar triple fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight-bells and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the backplate engraved with rococo scrolls around a pagoda, with a 7 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, in a bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle, brass mouldings and ball finials to the gilt chinoiserie decorated ebonised superstructure over cavetto top mouldings and brass fillet inset break-arch glazed front door incorporating scroll cast brass upper quadrant frets and decorated with further chinoiseries infill to the frame, the sides with conforming decoration and with circular over concave-topped brass fishscale sound frets, the rear with break-arch glazed rectangular door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet, (movement originally two-train hour striking only), 47cm (18.25ins) high excluding handle. The movement of the current lot was originally made as a two-train hour striking clock but has been cleverly re-worked into a three-train quarter chiming clock with. This work appears to have been executed relatively early in the clocks life (perhaps circa 1830) and it is also most likely that the gilt japanned decoration to the case was added at that time.
A rare ebonised Dutch striking bracket clock with moonphase and alarmBearing a signature for Thomas Monkhouse but probably Dutch, mid to late 18th centuryThe five pillar twin fusee movement striking the hours both at the hour and again on a smaller bell at the half hour, with verge escapement regulated by small lenticular bib pendulum, alarm sounding on the larger bell and fine symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob over calendar apertures and shaped silvered plaque engraved Tho's Monkhouse, London to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fine foliate scroll engraved half hour markers and Arabic five minutes outside the Dutch style arcaded minute ring, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and foliate scroll cast spandrels incorporating Strike/Not strike switch at nine o'clock, the arch with rolling moonphase calibrated for age of the moon to the outer edge of the disc and with solar mask and armillary sphere engraved lunettes to lower margin, the inverted bell top case with hinged carrying handle above cavetto top mouldings, the front with applied raised mouldings bordering the glazed dial aperture and scroll pierched frets to the upper quadrants of the front door, the sides with circular over concave topped rectangular glazed side windows, the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on shallow cavetto moulded skirt base with squab feet, 48cm (19ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiaries of the estate of a private collector, Wiltshire.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition (including the alarm) with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The striking sounds the full hour on the smaller bell and then again at the hour and the larger bell at half past the hour; normal practice is for the clock to sound on the larger on the hour and the smaller at the half hour hence, if this preference is preferred, adjustments to the strike lifting/trip mechanism will need to be made.The dial is in fine clean condition.The case is in fine condition and of nice colour having slight rubbing/wear to the ebonised finish throughout. The only notable faults with the case is a shrinkage crack to the right hand side and section of moulding is detached from one of the rear feet but is present with the clock. Clock has a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III brass mounted mahogany quarter-chiming table clock with concentric calendarThe dial signed for James Tregent, London, circa 1775The six pillar triple fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight-bells and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the backplate engraved with rococo scrolls around an oval cartouche centred with a rosette beneath a basket of flowers, 8 inch brass break-arch dial inscribed James Tregent, London concentric calendar scale to the silvered centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and pineapple finials to superstructure over cavetto top mouldings and raised border moulded break-arch glazed front door incorporating scroll cast brass upper quadrant frets and repeating rosette cast brass mounts to angles, the sides with circular over concave-topped glazed apertures and the rear with break-arch glazed rectangular door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet, 51cm (20ins) high. James Tregent is recorded in Britten, F.J.Old Clocks and Watches & Their Makers as a famous maker who worked in London from 35 Strand in 1775 and then at 29 Cranborne Street, Leicester Square by 1780. He was appointed an honorary fellow of the Clockmaker's Company in 1781 and became watchmaker to the Prince of Wales. Tregent and was intimate with Garrick, Sheridan and other notabilities of the theatre, Kelly refers to him as 'Mr. Tregent the celebrated French watch maker' and relates how Sheridan by attributing his proverbial unpunctuality to the lack of a timepiece obtained from Harris, proprietor of Covent Garden Theatre, a watch of Tregent's make. The Duke of Sussex paid him £400 for a repeater and alarm travelling watch; a bracket clock by him was in the in the Wetherfield collection, and another with Battersea enamel dial (possibly made by his brother the enameller Anthony Tregent) was in the Schreiber collection.Condition Report: Movement appears to be complete and essentially all-original with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The verge escapement appears to be the original configuration and there is no evidence in the plate to suggest an earlier conversion to anchor. The movement is in working condition however a precautionary service is advised. The dial is in good condition with visible faults limited to repaired minute hand and slight overall mellowing/tarnishing to the silvered areas. The fact that only the dial is signed for James Tregent suggests that the current clock was supplied by another maker for retail by him rather than being made in his own workshops.The movement and dial appears original to the case and the case is in fine condition and of good colour exhibiting minor shrinkage to mouldings and veneers, and light historic bumps, scuffs and other minor blemishes commensurate with age. The mounts are a little rubbed/discoloured in places.Clock is complete with winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A William and Mary walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock of one month durationJohn Wise, London, circa 1690The four finned pillar bell striking movement with plates measuring 7.25 by 5.125 inches, high position external countwheel, and separately cocked pallet arbor for the anchor escapement regulated by seconds period pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and folate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Wise, London to lower margin, with pierced blued steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with moulded cornice and scroll pierced frieze to lintel, over leafy trail inlaid fixed glazed dial surround, the sides with rectangular windows and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex walnut veneered throat moulding over 41.5 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage on an ebonised ground within a figured walnut field, the sides veneered with twin panels within mitred borders, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel over moulded skirt, 203cm (80ins) high. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in relatively clean working condition although a gentle clean/service is advised and some historic pinion/wheel tooth wear is evident . There is no evidence of alteration to the mechanism and service replacements appear limited to the escape wheel and pallets. The warning wheel of the strike train has a collet differing in pattern to the others hence has probably been repinioned and both the pendulum suspension and pallet arbor cocks have also been repaired. Otherwise movement appears to be in fine original condition with the only spare holes being that for a movement securing bracket to the top edge of the backplate (there is a corresponding hole in the case backboard). The dial is also in relatively clean condition and free from major faults although the spandrels and hands appear to be 18th century replacements. The chapter ring has a light patch of tarnishing between the II and III numerals otherwise is finishes present as nice and even throughout.The movement retains its original seatboard which rests directly onto the original cheeks (uprights) in the case. Although there has been some slight historic adjustment (trimming down) of the cheeks which is most likely counter for slight shrinkage/movement in the structure of the case (rather than being evidence of the movement and dial being 'married' to the case) hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The hood is in sound condition with the front never having being cut for a door and the rear internal edges retaining the grooves for the rising action (although the corresponding tongues to the backboard are no longer present). The hood is now removed by sliding forward. The cornice top mouldings are replacements as is the fret to the frieze. There no hood columns present and there is some historic worm damage/wear to the veneers around the hood side windows. The rear left hand lower lip is also lacking a small run of half-round moulding. The trunk is generally sound with faults limited to slight shrinkage, wear and other relatively light age related faults. The trunk door hinges are replacements and there is a slip of timber inserted to the full height rear edge of the door panel at the hinge side probably to ensure later hinges had sound timber to attach to. the door key that comes with the clock does not appear to operate the trunk door lock. The marquetry and ebonised veneer to the lower edge of the trunk door have also been restored at some point in the past.The lower half of the base has been restored with replacement marquetry cut and applied broadly in the flavour of the original but not to executed to the same standard. The base side veneers are replacements and the skirting is a later addition. The backboard of the case is in sound condition and continues down to a level commensurate with the upper edge of the restored marquetry on the plinth. Clock has pendulum, two brass-cased weights, a winder and a case key (see note above). Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare Charles II eight-day longcase clock movementJohn Fromanteel, London, circa 1675The four finned and latched pillar movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5 inches, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum incorporating long one-piece brass crutch, the strike train with internal countwheel and great wheel positioned forward next to the frontplate and striking on a vertical bell mounted above the plates, with a dial measuring 9.125 by 9.375 inches incorporating calendar aperture and shuttered winding holes to the matted centre within narrow applied laminated brass and silver Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with pierced sculpted steel hands and fine gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles over an engraved signature Johannes Fromanteeel Londini Fecit to lower margin, (no pendulum or weights). The current lot can be closely compared to an eight-day longcase clock with one-and-a-quarter seconds pendulum by John Fromanteel described and illustrated in Garnier, Richard and Carter Jonathan The Golden Age of English Horology -Masterpieces from the Tom Scott COLLECTION on pages 386-87. In particular both movements share the same layout with four pillars and strike greatwheel fitted with countwheel set forward adjacent to the frontplate rather than side-by-side at the rear (presumably to allow the mechanism to be more compact). This configuration is sometimes seen on other clocks by John Fromanteel including a three-in-two quarter striking table clock movement signed 'Johannes Fromanteel..' (formerly at Cassiobury Park) which was sold at Sothebys, London sale of Important Clocks, Wristwatches and Barometers 13th October 1988 (lot 178). In addition to this the pronounced projection of the movement pillars where they pass through the frontplate are mirrored in both the current lot and the example from the Scott collection. The long one-piece brass pendulum crutch is also of a type often used by the Fromanteel workshop as is the single-footed back-cock, although the pendulum suspension block extension has been removed with suspension now from a shaped bracket set above the plates. The illustrious Fromanteel family of clockmakers has its roots with Ahasuerus Fromanteel who was born in Norwich in 1607 and was apprenticed there to Jacques van Barton before moving to London in 1631 where he became a freeman of the Blacksmiths' Company. The following year he was admitted as a Free Brother to the newly formed Clockmakers' Company. Fromanteel initially worked from East Smithfield but by 1640 he had moved to the Parish of St. Mary's Whitechapel and then finally to St. Saviour's, Southwark by 1650. His son John Fromanteel was born in 1638 and was apprenticed to his father in 1654 as were his brothers Abraham in 1662 and Daniel in 1663 (not freed). As part of his apprenticeship John was sent to The Hague to work with Saloman Coster from whom he acquired the knowledge of the first pendulum clocks. Subsequently, in September 1658, Ahasuerus Fromanteel posted his now famous advert in Mercurius Politicus announcing the introduction of the pendulum clock to England. The first of these timepieces appear to have been spring-driven however the longcase clock was subsequently developed/introduced within a year. This sequence of rapid technological advancements can almost entirely be attributed to the Fromanteel workshop leading many to describe Ahasuerus Fromanteel as the 'Father of English clockmaking'. Ahasuerus Fromanteel is believed to have left London in fear of the plague in around 1665, first travelling to Colchester, then onto Amsterdam where he set up in business in 1668. The fact that John Fromanteel took-on apprentices in 1670 (Thomas Crettenden) and 1673 (William Coward) suggests that he remained in London to run the family business during his father's absence. By 1676 Ahasuerus Fromanteel was back in England (presumably leaving the Amsterdam business primarily in the hands of his son, Ahasuerus II). John Fromanteel appears to have split his time between Amsterdam and London until his death in 1689 when his burial at St. Bartholemew's the Less. He was outlived by his father who died in 1692/3 and was buried at St. Mary's Whitechapel on 31st January 1693. Condition Report: The movement presents in its original configuration with no evidence of alteration and is in working condition. The strike train hammer wheel has a different pattern of collet from the others suggesting that the wheel has been reset on its pinion; the fourth wheel is not crossed-out hence is probably a replacement. The bellstand is probably a restoration and the bell itself is modern. The escape wheel and pallets are restorations using the original pivot holes. The maintaining power appears to be a restoration although the main arbor appears to have age. The backplate two spare holes adjacent to the bellstand foot almost certainly for a bracket to secure the movement into a case. The extreme upper right hand corner of the backplate (viewing from the rear) has a tight group of three filled holes, again most likely for a different securing bracket. The pillars and dial feet retain all of their latches with no evidence of being drilled. The bottom movement pillars are filed with slots to the inside edges of the knops for locating the movement onto a seatboard (most likely via corresponding lugs applied to the top of the board. The dial is intact and in relatively clean condition with no evidence of alteration. The chapter ring is constructed from silver laminated onto brass (rather than chemically silvered). The engraving is relatively clear with little evidence of wear and the general feel is such that we cannot rule-out that it is a well-made restoration although there is no direct visible evidence to support this view. The dial plate appears to have genuine age with all fittings to the rear appearing as they should with wear/patination commensurate with the apparent age of the dial. The spandrels are fine quality castings with highly detailed hand finishing and gilt finish. The centre of the plate has slight distortion towards the centre hole and the matting feels relatively sharp hence it would seem that work has been done to strengthen the matting. The calendar aperture however would appear to retain old gilt finish to the chamfered border. The signature is finely executed and exhibits no details which would cause us to doubt it. The hands are reasonably well made replacementsGenerally the movement and dial appears genuine but the appearance of the front of the dial (in particular the relatively 'fresh' feel of the chapter ring and the matting to the centre) will no doubt cause some to perhaps doubt its originality. We are willing to state that we are of the opinion that the dial has age and appears original to the movement but for the reasons stated above cannot offer any categorical assurances/guarantees to this effect. Indeed it is probable that opinion will most likely be divided depending on whether these details are viewed as attempts at honest restoration or evidence of the dial being later purpose made for the movement. Movement does not have pendulum, pulleys, weights or seatboard.The present lot has been consigned by an individual acting on behalf of a widow of an antiquarian horologist. Consequently we do not have any indication of long-term provenance and do not know how it came into his possession although it is believed that it was acquired without a case. Condition Report Disclaimer
An important Charles II/James II ebonised eight-day longcase clockEdward East, London, circa 1685The six finned and latched pillar movement with plates measuring 7 by 5 inches enclosing fine delicate wheel-work, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and the strike train with internal locking integral with the rim of the and great wheel and striking on a domed bell mounted above the plates, the 10 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border-engraved chamfered calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine pierced and sculpted steel hands and winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles over engraved signature Edwardus East Londini to lower margin, the ebonised case with bold projecting ogee cornice and foliate scroll pierced frieze to the finely moulded entablature over glazed dial aperture flanked by solomonic columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns each set against bargeboards each rising up to the underside of the cornice projection, the trunk with convex throat over 42 inch rectangular door applied with two long and one short raised panels each bordered with fine architectural mouldings within a half-round moulded surround, the sides also veneered and applied with matching finely moulded panels, the box plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding and raised rectangular outline mouldings to fascia, on bun feet, 191cm (75ins) high. Provenance: Acquired by the vendor approximately thirty years ago from a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Smith who, by repute, was a collector of early English clocks and member of The Antiquarian Horological Society from its founding in 1953. Edward East was born in Southill Bedfordshire in 1602 and was apprenticed in 1618 to Richard Rogers until 1626, gaining his freedom of the Goldsmith's Company the following year. He was appointed as one of the first Assistants of the Clockmakers Company (a year after the charter was granted by Charles I in 1631) later becoming Master twice in 1645 and 1653. He worked first from Pall Mall, London subsequently moving to the Fleet Street/Temple Bar area by the 1640's, in November 1660 he was appointed chief clockmaker to King Charles II. Edward East certainly had the longest and perhaps one of the most distinguished careers in English clockmaking during the 'Golden Period' taking on eight apprentices between 1643 and 1676 (including Henry Jones from 1654 to 1663). East was the only original Assistant surviving when the Grant of Arms was awarded to the Clockmakers' Company in 1671. Edward East drafted his Will in 1688 and on his death in 1696 he was clearly a wealthy man leaving property to his four children including a residence in Hampton, Middlesex and a coaching Inn called 'The Swan with Two Necks' which was bequeathed to his daughter, Anne Saunders. The movement of the current lot is particularly well made with six finned and latched pillars and delicate wheelwork. The backcock is unusual in that the pendulum suspension block is cast separate and drops into a dovetail slot, a detail which is mirrored on the movement of a petite-sonnerie longcase clock illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS page 129-30 which also shares the same basic casting for the backcock itself. This detail is noteworthy as it facilitates the end-float of the pallet arbor to be checked hence allowing the pivot to run more efficiently. The positioning of the backcock fairly low down in the plates is also mirrored in both the current lot and the petit-sonnerie striking movement and allows for the bracket that secures the movement in the case to be positioned in the centre of the top edge of the backplate - a detail often employed by Edward East. The dial with its scroll border engraving to the calendar aperture can be directly compared to that seen on a month clock previously offered by Ben Wright (www.benwrightclocks.co.uk/clock.php?i=138). The signature across the lower edge of the dial is confidently and finely executed in East's typically florid style.The case is particularly fine in that it is veneered throughout in ebonised pear wood and the quality of the mouldings are equal to those seen on contemporary ebony table clocks. The panelling to the trunk is reminiscent of a series of cases housing particularly fine three-month or Roman striking movements by Joseph Knibb, however differs in that the small raised panels of the latter tend not to be bordered by fine mouldings and are framed within recessed moulded surrounds to the sides (see Darken, Jeff ed. HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS page 114). The configuration seen on the present case can perhaps be more closely compared to a case veneered in an unknown exotic wood housing a quarter-chiming movement by John Fromanteel illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 246 (Plate 329). Another even more closely related case , this time housing a movement by Edward Bird, is also illustrated in Early English Clocks on page 278 (Fig. 378). Interestingly the signature to the dial of this example (can just be made out in the image) appears to be executed in a similar florid style as that of the current lot.Overall the current lot presents as a fine example Edward East's work housed in a particularly sophisticated case with exceptional detailing.
Y A George I brass mounted ebony table clock with pull-quarter repeat on six bells Robert Markham, London, circa 1720 The five finned pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and pull-quarter repeat on a nest of six graduated bells, the backplate engraved with symmetrical foliate scrolls incorporating narcissus blooms around an unusual central figure depicting a Classical warrior waving a union flag pennant over cartouche reserve signed Robert Markham, LONDON, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob and calendar apertures to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands and angles applied with female bust and scroll cast spandrels beneath arch centred with herringbone-bordered silvered boss signed Robert Markham, LONDON over switch labelled Silent/Strike and flanked by foliate strapwork cast mounts, the brass mounted ebony veneered inverted bell-top case with hinged carrying handle to the superstructure, brass urn finials and cavetto top mouldings over brass fillet inset glazed dial aperture and conforming foliate scroll upper quadrant frets to front door, the sides with D-ended lozenge over brass fillet-bordered break-arch scroll-pierced sound frets the rear with square brass fillet bordered window beneath arched fret and upper quadrants to a rectangular door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base, 50cm (19.75ins) high excluding handle. The maker of the current lot was the son of a clockmaker also named Robert Markham. Brian Loomes records (on his website) that Robert Markham senior was born in Buckinghamshire the son of Richard Markham and was a member of the Curriers' Company in London from 1666 and died in 1715 leaving everything to his wife and only son, Robert junior. His bequests included plate and jewels but also any moneys owing from the government or any 'body politick', which implies he had trade with government departments. Robert junior was probably born about 1680 and was made free of the Curriers in 1700 after having served an apprenticeship. He married Catherine Markwick, the daughter of the clockmaker James Markwick senior, before entering into partnership with his brother-in-law also called James. On the death Robert in 1741 bequests were made to his wife, his only son, James, and two unmarried daughters Elizabeth and Anne. These included household goods, 'plate and jewells', but also considerable stocks in Old South Sea Annuities and Million Bank stock. The business appears to have continued under the name 'Markwick Markham' entering into subsequent often short-lived partnerships with makers such as Francis Perigal and Henry Borrell producing timepieces mainly for Export. The current clock is unusual in that it is signed for Markham alone rather than in partnership with Markwick. Details such as the strike/silent switch above the XII numeral, sophisticated engraving to the backplate and design of the case mirrors those seen on contemporary clocks signed by Markwick alone (including a green japanned example in the Victoria and Albert Museum) which confirms that they originate from the same workshop. Condition Report: Movement appears to be in fine original condition with the only noticeable replacement being the backcock which has been replaced to facilitate silk suspension for the pendulum (rather than the pendulum being directly fixed to the pallet arbor). There is no evidence to suggest that the movement was ever converted to anchor escapement -this is further supported by the positioning of one of the movement pillars which would not allow room for an anchor escapement. The movement is running and striking however is a little dirty/neglected hence a clean and overhaul is advised. UPDATE -11/06/2020 -the hour bell is a replacement; the larger two of the quarter bells have been repaired but sound good, all quarter bells appear original. The dial has some tarnishing/discolouration to the finishes and is a little dirty otherwise is in fine original condition. The movement retains its original seatboard which has holes for bolts to secure the mechanism to case via treaded holes in the lower two movement pillars, the bolts are no longer present but all holes line-up properly. The base also has a hole for an alternative route for the repeat line and two others (at the rear left and front corner) -the purpose of these last two is not obvious but the most likely explanation is that were used to locate the clock on a wall bracket at some point (they are definitely not indicative of another movement and dial being fitted to the case at some point). From this evidence we are very confident that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in fine original condition with noticeable faults limited to some chipping to the veneer overlap of the dial mask (not visible when front door is closed) and a small veneer chip to the front door veneers at the left hand shoulder of the arch. The finials are 20th century replacements and the frets are probably restorations. The veneers have a few historic patch repairs and exhibit light shrinkage and wear in places; the finish would benefit from a polish to 'revive' the surface. Clock has winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
An ebonised clock bracket20th century in the late 17th century/early 18th century styleWith complex mouldings to the rectangular table over inverted domed caddy terminating with a further small convex moulded pendant, the platform 26.5cm (10.5ins) by 15cm (6ins).Condition Report: Bracket is in fine condition with no significant cracks, chips or splits to the veneers or mouldings , faults are very much limited to minor bumps and bruises. The finish may benefit from further polishing.Condition Report Disclaimer
An inlaid mahogany longcase maritime moon phase clock with eight-day movement, shaped and scrolled hood enclosing painted arched dial depicting scenes of a figure by a river, ships and the moon, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and date apertures, trunk with Islamic style arch shaped door, raised on stepped pedestal base and bracket feet, weights and pendulum present, approx. 227cm high
A George III mahogany chest on chest, the top section with two short, over two long graduated drawers and the base section with three long, graduated drawers, each with original cockbeading, flushed brass escutcheons and original brass, swan neck handles, raised on shaped bracket feet. 150 x 108cm
An unusual and substantial mid-18th century oak bureau bookcase/cabinet, outswept cornice above a pair of raised and fielded panel doors enclosing an arrangement of shelves, the base with a fall front enclosing pigeonholes, secret compartments and a small door above six short drawers, bracket feet, 209cm high
A Neo-Classical mahogany crossbanded satinwood cylinder bureau, concave frieze with a pair of drawers, above a retractable front enclosing sliding plateau, pigeon holes and small drawers, the base with further drawer and cupboards, inlaid with ribbon-tied bell husks swags, anthemions and scrolling leafy stems, outlined throughout with boxwood stringing, bracket feet, 114cm high, 78cm wide, 19th century***Please note that this lot may have been affected by flood water***
A George III mahogany secretaire chest, moulded rectangular top above a fall front drawer, disguised as two long, enclosing a secret compartment, pigeon holes and small drawers, above three long graduated cockbeaded drawers, outlined throughout with boxwood and ebony stringing, brass swing handles, bracket feet, 120.5cm wide
A George III cross-banded mahogany bureau of compact size, the slope enclosing a fitted interior over four long graduated drawers, raised on shaped bracket feet, 62 cm w x 54 cm x 104 cm h structure sound, surface dull, dirty and showing much evidence of use, drawer handles replaced, bracket feet rebuilt/replaced, back planks feathered at bottom edge, some minimal evidence of old worm to back/base
A Georgian provincial mahogany/walnut chest on chest, the dentil moulded cornice over ban arrangement of two short and seven long graduated drawers, flanked by pierced fret-cut part columns, raised on ogee moulded bracket feet (18th century)splits to sides; handles replaced; numerous cock-beaded drawer edges damaged/broken off/missing; pine lined drawers; some areas of drawer fronts with minor patching, old dirty surface finish
A 19th century Chinese famille rose caddy of hexagonal form with cylindrical neck and pewter cover standing on six bracket feet, the side panels painted in polychrome enamels with Immortals amongst stylised clouds and various garden landscapes, late Qing period, 15 cm high to/w a pair of carved soapstone attendant figures, 16 cm high (3)
A Chinese blue and white polyhedral censer with reticulated cover and bracket feet, painted with landscape scenes in underglaze blue, 9.5 cm to/w an associated Chinese blue and white stand of angular lozenge form painted with figures in a garden landscape and calligraphy inscription also in underglaze blue, 18 cm diameter (2)The stand has three chipped corners, censer and cover without damage
A late George III mahogany kneehole desk, the top with moulded edge over a single long drawer (formerly a secretaire drawer), over a slim drawer and recessed cupboard door flanked by two banks of three drawers, all with brass swan neck handles, raised on bracket feet, 92 cm wide x 79 cm high x 60 cm deep
A burr walnut kneehole desk in the early 18th Century manner, the top feathered and crossbanded within a moulded edge over a single long drawer and recessed kneehole with cupboard door flanked by three small drawers with brass drop handles, raised on bracket feet, 81.5 cm wide x 80.5 cm high x 49 cm deep
A burr walnut bachelor's chest in the early 18th Century manner, the fold-over top quartered, feathered and crossbanded with moulded edge, resting on two lopers, on four long graduated drawers with brass swan neck handles, raised on bracket feet, 93.5 cm wide x 74 cm high x 50.3 cm deep CONDITION REPORTS A modern adaptation of an old piece. Carcass and drawers with some age. Fold-over top probably a modern addition. Overall condition good though with elements of artificial ageing. See images for further details.
An Edwardian mahogany and satinwood banded side cabinet with single glazed door enclosing shelving, raised on a bracket foot base, 79 cm wide x 104 cm high x 31 cm deep, together with an Edwardian mahogany and inlaid open bookcase with two adjustable shelves, 72.5 cm wide x 86 cm high x 29 cm deep
A 19th Century pine housekeeper's cupboard with two pairs of fielded panel cupboard doors over a central drawer flanked by two banks of three drawers raised on bracket fee (provenance: believed to have come from the family of Clive of India and more recently the granddaughter of Clive himself) CONDITION REPORTS Height 198.5cmWidth 187cmDepth 51cm
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