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A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE IN THE LOUIS XV TASTEUNSIGNED, PROBABLY PARIS, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day single train movement with replaced platform lever escapement vertically planted on the backplate adjacent to stamped initials L.R opposing serial number 488, the 2 inch circular slightly convex white enamel dial with concentric polychrome floral swag painted garlands bordering the vertically orientated Arabic hour numerals, with scroll pierced and engraved pierced brass hands set behind a hinged engine milled cast convex bevel-glazed bezel, the case with rococo scroll pierced surmount to the ogee-shaped superstructure decorated in cobalt and sky blue with acanthus designs over conforming scroll crest and shouldered mounts bordering the fascia incorporating further blue foliate enamel infill beneath the dial, the sides with conforming serpentine-shaped enamel panels and the rear with circular glazed movement aperture within scroll relief cast surround, on integral scroll cast bracket feet with conforming shaped apron to front between.22cm (8.75ins) high, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is probably advisable if intending to put into long term service. As catalogued the escapement is a replacement. Dial is vert presentable but has some very light hairline cracks near 2 o'clock numeral, slight shipping at the centre and some very light surface scratches; all these faults are only visible on very close examination. Case is in very good condition with no noticeable losses or significant cracks/chips to the enamel, indeed damage is limited to only a couple of very slight surface defects and age-related blemishes only visible on close examination. The gilding is mostly worn away probably from historic cleaning and the rear cover does not 'snap' secure when it is closed.Timepiece has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATGEORGE YONGE, LONDON, CIRCA 1810The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum, the geometric border engraved backplate signed Geo. Yonge, LONDON to centre over pendulum holdfast clip, the 7 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial signed GEO. YONGE, LONDON to centre, with decorative scroll pierced steel hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the lancet-top case with brass edge mouldings to the arch enclosing raised brass geometric line decoration above the dial, over conforming looped lozenge and geometric line border panel infill beneath flanked by slender brass three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with brass lion's mask ring handles over brass fretwork lancet-shaped frets, and the rear with pointed break-arch glazed window set within the frame of the case, on stepped skirt base faced with a brass band over ball feet.40cm (15.5ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. George Yonge is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' working in London 1776-1815. Online sources indicate that he worked from 131 Strand, took his son into partnership in 1820 and worked up until 1832. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Unfortunately the going train fusee line has become detached from the fusee hence the train in not in working order. No other damage is apparent so hopefully it will just be a case of re-attaching the line to get the train running. However, due to the line being detached, we cannot offer any firm assurances as to the integrity of the mainspring (although the barrel exhibits tension when an attempt is made to turn it by hand). The strike train is in working order; the movement is a little dull/discoloured hence would generally benefit from a gentle clean and lubrication. The dial has been restored to a good standard (hence presents very well) but with finish applied straight over the original hence there are some slight surface depressions (mostly to the circumference) where the finish has been applied over chipping to the surface beneath. The case is in very good original condition with faults very much limited to natural light to moderate shrinkage/cracking to the veneers, very minor wear and other very slight age-related blemishes.Clock has a pendulum and winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A LATE VICTORIAN CARVED OAK QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe four pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with pivoted rise/fall beam regulation to suspension, quarter-chiming on a graduated nest of eight-bell and sounding the hour on a coiled gong, the backplate stamped W.&H., Sch for Winterhalder and Hoffmeier of Schwaerzenbach to lower margin, the 8 inch arched brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with steel trident hands and applied cast winged cherub mask spandrels to angles beneath twin subsidiary regulation and CHIME/SILENT selection dials within conforming applied mounts, the break-arch case with carved leafy infill to the tympanum and cavetto cornice over arched glazed door incorporating silvered angled fillet moulding behind the glass, flanked by rose and leafy trail carved female terms capped by projecting mouldings, the sides with rectangular fretwork panel doors and the rear flush incorporating a brass grille inset rectangular door, on inverted breakfront plinth base applied with mask centred floral sprays flanked by rosettes to apron over a moulded skirt.63cm (24.75ins) high, 41cm (16.25ins) wide, 27cm (10.75ins) deep. 

Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRASS MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK THE MOVEMENT BY VINCENTI ET CIE, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by sunburst mask bob cast pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 beneath numbers 1426 and 6 4, the 7 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with rosette cast centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes within the outer track, with blued steel hands, the cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with surmount cast as Mercury standing on a lattice-cast caddy to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles, over generous leaf cast arched cornice centred with a palmette, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on leafy scroll cast feet with foliate apron between.62cm (24.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. 

A VICTORIAN GILT AND SILVERED BRASS DIAL FOR A QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKDENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1870The recessed 7.5 inch circular silvered Roman numeral centre engraved DENT, 61 Strand &, 34 Royal Exchange, London over 1739 to centre, set within foliate scroll engraved shallow-arch gilt brass mask incorporating conforming recessed silvered subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial over FAST/SLOW regulation lever slot to upper margin; together with a brass 4.375 inch shaped-arch single-sheet Roman numeral dial engraved J.W. BENSON, 25 OLD BOND STREET, LONDON to centre, and a further brass dial applied with 4.5 inch Roman numeral chapter disc with star-pierced centre, (3).The Dent dial 28cm (11ins) high, 20.3cm (8ins) wide overall. Edward John Dent was a talented horologist who at the age of 17 transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking. Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co. Dent started a new sequence of numbering for their clocks, watches and chronometers in 1876, starting at number 38,000. 

A SCOTTISH EARLY VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE REGULATORGEORGE BAIN, BRECHIN, CIRCA 1840The substantial four columnar pillar movement with thick bottle-shaped plates measuring 9.25 by 6 inches, enclosing a four wheel train with Harrison's maintaining power, six-spoke wheel crossings and terminating with a Graham-type deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets, regulated by large lenticular bob wood-rod pendulum suspended from the backboard, the 13 inch circular brass dial with subsidiary seconds and signature Geo' Bain, Brechin over conforming Roman numeral hour dial to centre, within outer minute ring incorporating Arabic fifteen minute annotations, with blued steel hands, the case with moulded Gothic ogee-arch pediment above hinged glazed circular cast brass bezel incorporating canted dial surround to interior, over anthemion carved decoration to lower quadrants and flanked by turned columns capped by projecting mouldings, the lyre-shaped trunk with ogee throat moulding over slender rectangular bowfronted door fronted with flame-figured veneer and capped with a conforming anthemion carved crest, flanked by applied S-scroll infill over a small recessed panel, on recessed panel fronted plinth base with shallow ogee top mouldings and decorated with fan-carved spandrels over bracket feet with shaped apron between.229cm (90ins) high overall, 51cm (20ins) wide, 24.5cm (9.75ins) deep. George Bain is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Brechin, Scotland 1837-60. 

A VICTORIAN TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER IN A BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY BOXWILLIAM CONNELL, LONDON, CIRCA 1860The circular four pillar reverse fusee movement with six spoke wheel crossings, Harrison's maintaining power, jewelled pivots for the escapewheel, Earnshaw type detent escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance with cylindrical compensation weights, paired timing screws, helical balance spring and faceted diamond endstone, the backplate with blued steel pawl for the spring set-up ratchet and pillar screws, the 3.5 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial engraved with serial number 660 to centre beneath signature WILIAM CONNELL, Maker to the Royal Navy, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON across the centre and DOWN/UP, 0-56 power reserve dial at twelve o'clock, with gilt moon hands and secured by a screw-down bezel into a lacquered brass bowl repeat stamped with serial number 660 to interior and with shuttered winding hole to underside, the chronometer now cradled in a turned-wood insert resting within the lower tier of a brass reinforced mahogany three-tier box with shaped inset brass corner caps to top tier, strap reinforcements to middle and lower tiers, and flush hinged handles to the sides, (lacking escapement detent spring, spring set-up ratchet wheel, subsidiary hands and gimbals).The box 15cm (6ins) high, 14.5cm (5.75ins) square. William Connell is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as apprenticed in 1817 and working 1839-69. A William George Connell is also recorded by Loomes as working circa 1881 and an archive of account and stock books dating 1847-1902 in the name of this maker can be found in the National Archives at Kew (ref. CLC/B/057). A William Connell two-day marine chronometer, numbered 662, was sold at Bonhams, Knightsbridge sale of Clocks, Watches & Barometers 19th May 2009 (lot 230) for £2,400. Condition Report: As catalogued the movement is missing spring set-up ratchet wheel as well as the escapement detent spring - hence is not in working order (fusee chain present but detached). We cannot establish whether the mainspring is sound (due to the missing set-up ratchet wheel) however it would appear that the fusee chain came loose as there is some slight witness marks to the adjacent movement pillar suggesting chain has rubbed against it. The movement otherwise appears to be in good clean condition with no visible evidence of other damage, alteration or notable losses. As catalogued the dial is missing hands for the subsidiary up/down and seconds dials. The minute hand is missing its tip and the subsidiary seconds dial has slight concentric ring stain to the centre. Otherwise dial is in good original condition albeit with overall patchy tarnishing/oxidation to the surface. The bowl/bezel has discolouration/tarnishing as well as a few light surface scuffs and bumps - most notably a small dent next to a threaded hole for a gimbal pivot bracket, but generally in good original condition. There are no gimbal fittings present. The box has a shrinkage crack across the width top surface near the front edge as well as another lesser one to the rear. There is further light cracking to the left-hand side towards the lower rear corner and across the centre of the baseboard. Internally there is a small inset repair to the lower tier back panel at the point the right-hand hinge is secured; there is also some corresponding consolidated cracking to the middle tier above. The middle tier is lacking its glass (including retaining slip mouldings) and the clasp mechanism has been renewed (as has the lock in the lower tier), otherwise box is in good original condition with faults limited to relatively light age related bumps, scuffs, scratches etc. The wooden insert is not fixed to the box in anyway.There is a key for the box present but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A REGENCY SMALL BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD MANTEL/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATDWERRIHOUSE AND CARTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five tapered pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the backplate with pendulum holdfast over engraved signature Dwerrihouse & Carter, LONDON to lower margin, the 3 inch arched silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed DWERRIHOUSE & CARTER, London to centre and with lozenge aperture blued steel moon hands beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT dial to arch, the case with shallow hipped stepped 'chamfer' superstructure over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze incorporating a brass band to lower edge, the hinged front with canted silvered brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture flanked by brass canted angles, the sides with brass fillet edged arched windows and the rear with conforming arch glazed rectangular glazed door with brass canted angles, on moulded skirt base with adjustable brass compressed bun feet; with a later purpose made wall bracket incorporating a caddy-moulded detail to the lower edge of the table over a single downcurved tapered support.The clock 21cm (8.25ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 35.5cm (14ins) high overall. John Dwerrihouse was a noted maker who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1781 and working from Charles Street, London until 1805. The business was continued by his successors forming the partnerships 'Dwerrihouse and Carter' (1802-23); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Son' (1805-15); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Company' (1825); 'Dwerrihouse and Ogston' (1836) and 'Dwerrihouse Ogston and Bell' (circa 1840).  Condition Report: Movement is in reasonably clean working order, and appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. A precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has some very light scratching around the winding holes and a couple of light spots to the silvering otherwise is in fine condition. Case is generally in very good condition with the only real notable faults being a chip/loss near the left corner of the cornice at the rear. The front and rear doors have slight veneer shrinkcage cracking and wear to the key escutcheon aperture for the front door (to the left and side) has been repaired by letting-in a small patch cut with a keyhole. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, minimal shrinkage and other age-related blemishes. The bracket is in good condition commensurate to the case.Clock is complete with a case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN AUSTRIAN EBONISED AND PARCEL GILT QUARTER-STRIKING TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH CONCENTRIC CALENDARUNSIGNED, PROBABLY VIENNA, LATE 18th CENTURYThe four pillar triple train thirty hour movement incorporating single chain fusee for the going train with verge escapement regulated by short pendulum, the quarter and hour striking trains each with standing barrel with the first counting the quarters on the smaller of two bells and the latter sounding the hours after the last quarter on the larger bell, the 6.5 inch brass break-arch dial applied with circular convex fired white enamel Ronan numeral hour disc incorporating concentric date-of-the-month to inner track and Arabic five minutes to the outer, with scroll-pierced and engraved brass hour and minute hands, steel arrow calendar hand and applied rosette-centred cast brass spandrels to angles, beneath arch with central enamel boss painted with a Lakeland scene over arched false-bob aperture and flanked by subsidiary Repetirt/Nicht and Nicht/Schlagt selection dials within leafy scroll engraved infill, the case with decorative hinged rosette cast brass handle to the gilt ripple moulded superstructure flanked by brass flambeau urn finials, over conforming gilt cornice moulding and hinged break-arch glazed door bordered with further sculpted gilt mouldings to both the glazed aperture and to the mask behind, with scroll-pierced brass upper quadrant frets and flanked by full-height gilt strip pilasters, the sides with rectangular engraved brass sound frets over glazed panels, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on gilt ripple-moulded skirt base with decorative cast brass bracket feet.49cm (9.25ins) high with handle down, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 16cm 96.25ins) deep. 

A RARE FRENCH COMBINED ANEROID BAROMETER AND TIMEPIECE COMPENDIUME. BOURDON AND RICHARD, PARIS, CIRCA 1875The circular eight-day single train timepiece movement with silvered platform lever escapement vertically planted on the backplate engraved with a regulation scale and stamped RICHARD, A PARIS over serial number 237 to left hand margin, the backplate also applied with a cocked gear for driving the centre arbor for the concentric-scale barometer hand, engaging with a delicate curved toothed rack pivoted beneath a shaped bridge and connected via a crank to the opposing ends of a curved Bourdon-type elliptical section aneroid pressure-sensing chamber enveloping the movement and secured to rear of the dial via a bracket at the apex, the lower rear edge of the dial plate further stamped with FR monogram roundel over 7180 and RICHARD, A PARIS, the circular two piece white enamel dial with recessed 3.5 inch Roman numeral centre and blued steel moon hands set within outer scale calibrated in barometric inches and annotated with the usual observations in German, the lower margin inscribed METALL, BAROMETER between E BOURDON, ET RICHARD, BREVETTE'S, PARIS, GOLDENE MEDAILLIE, DER AUST'NE 1849 and a second obscured/incomplete medallion, the cylindrical case with bevel-glazed hinged bezel fitted with a barometer recording pointer to the glass opposing conforming push-fit glazed bezel to rear, beneath suspension ring pivoted within a ball-shaped post to top; cradled in original dark blue velvet-lined Morocco covered travelling case with hinged brass carrying handle to the arched-top and removable dial shutter panel to front.The timepiece 15cm (6ins) diameter, 7.5cm (3ins) deep, and 17cm (6.75ins) high with handle down; the case 22cm (8.5ins) high with handle down, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep.  The firm Freres Richard is noted in Banfield, Edwin Antique Barometers, an illustrated survey as being founded in Paris in 1858. Although they were predominantly clockmakers Richard Freres produced barometers for the engineer and inventor Eugene Bourdin who had devised a design of aneroid barometer alongside Lucien Vidie. Both Bourdon and Vidie exhibited Aneroid Barometers at the Great Exhibition of 1851; Vidie subsequently sued Bourdon for the infringement of his Patent. Vidie initially lost the case but was granted an award of 10,000 francs on appeal in 1861 by which time his patent had expired. The present lot is a fairly rare model with only around 500-600 believed to have been made by Richard, and benefits from retaining its original travelling case in fine condition. Condition Report: REPORT UPDATED 12/02/2025The timepiece movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears free form any visible alteration or noticeable replacements, a precautionary gentle clean/service may be advisabele. The barometer mechanism also appears to be in good condition and will respond to change in pressure when 'bag tested'. The Bourdon tube however is a replacement so no assurances as to the accuracy of the barometer can be provided. The timepiece dial is in very good condition with no visible damage other than a couple of light surface scratches. The outer concentric barometer scale however has a filled loss/chipping to the lower edge causing the right-hand medallion to be mostly missing; there are also numerous less visible hairline cracks to the barometer ring. The case is in fine condition with minimal blemishes/discolour to the lacquer finish. The outer leather travelling case is also in fine condition with only minimal wear to the interior linings and some very slight wear/scratching to the exterior.Timepiece is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED FIGURED MAHOGANY MUSICAL TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKPRINCE AND CATTLES, YORK, CIRCA 1800The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5.25 inches and verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment to the rod, the musical train playing a choice of seven tunes on twelve bells with twelve hammers, via a 4 inch long 2.75 inch diameter pinned cylinder transversely positioned to the upper left of the backplate, at every hour after the sounding of the hour bell, the backplate engraved with a continuous geometric border incorporating foliate spray spandrel decoration to the angles and fitted with a pendulum holdfast clip to lower margin, the 8 inch arched cream japanned Roman numeral dial with fine herringbone engraved gilt brass spade hands beneath arch with twin subsidiary CHIME/SILENT and TINK A TINK/EASTER HYMN/LIFE LET US CHERISH/BLUE BELL OF SCOTLAND/CARRY OWEN/LOVELY NANCY/GALLEY SLAVE tune selection dials with conforming engraved gilt brass pointers and with signature Prince & Cattles, YORK to apex between, the flame figured mahogany case with brass ball finial to the concave-sided pyramidal upstand set on a platform faced with brass fish scale sound frets, over complex break-arch top mouldings applied with four further brass ball finials at the corners, the break-arch hinged glazed front door inset with brass fillet mouldings to the edge of the aperture and flanked by brass stop-fluted canted angles, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear matching the front and on generous cavetto moulded skirt base fitted with substantial cast brass ogee bracket feet.64cm (25.25ins) high, 37.5cm (14.75ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. John Prince is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as born in York in 1763. He was apprenticed to the scientific instrument maker and cutler Thomas Willans in 1778 and died in 1835. Robert Cattle was born in 1767, he was a watchmaker and silversmith who served as High Sheriff of York in 1816, was Lord Mayor in 1841, and died the following year in 1842. Prince and Cutler formed a partnership, alongside fellow clockmaker and gunsmith John Hampston, in around 1777 which continued up until around 1810. 

Ɵ GENERAL HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE WORKSTEN PUBLICATIONS:Gardner, Lt. Col. Bob A HISTORY OF CLOCKS IN THE RAF Circadian Limited, Thatcham 2012, dj; Barder, Richard C.R. The Georgian Bracket Clock Antique Collectors' Club Limited, Woodbridge 2001, dj; Clutton, C., Baillie, G.H. and Ilbert C.A. (editors) BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS Bloomsbury Books Limited, London 1990, dj; Bell, C. Jeanenne COLLECTOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PENDANT AND POCKET WATCHES 1500-1950 Collector Books, Paducah KY 2004; Ullyett, Kenneth IN QUEST OF CLOCKS Spring Books, London 1968, dj; Britten, F.J. WATCH AND CLOCKMAKER'S HANDBOOK, DICTIONARY AND GUIDE E. and F.N. Spon Limited, London 1920; Baillie, G.H. WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD N.A.G. Press Limited, London 1974; Loomes, Brian WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD, VOLUME 2 N.A.G. Press Limited, London 2000; Strike One Limited ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS, An Exhibition catalogue published by the authors, London 1978, softbound with stapled spine, and a copy of Tobias Birch Fine Antique Clocks THOMAS MUDGE AND WILLIAM DUTTON, A PERFECT PARTNERSHIP exhibition catalogue published by the author, Evesham 2019, softbound, (10). 

A VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKW. VAUGHAN, NEWPORT, CIRCA 1860The five pillar twin fusee gong striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by half seconds lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the movement backplate, the 7.75 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial signed W. Vaughan, Newport to centre and with steel moon hands, set within canted silvered brass surround behind hinged moulded glazed cast brass bezel, the shaped-top case with scallop shell centred scroll carved crest over conforming applied relief rococo style decoration beneath the dial flanked by ogee side scrolls, the sides with rectangular brass lancet-pierced frets over ogee outline lower sections, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on ogee moulded skirt base with the rear applied with paper label for a former owner hand inscribed PAINE, 3 CLIFTON ROAD, NEWPORT, MON.47.5cm (18.75ins) high, 33.5cm (13.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. William Vaughan is recorded in Loomes, Brian, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Newport, Monmouthshire 1844-80. 

A WALNUT CASED COMMEMORATIVE 'DANIEL QUARE' MODEL MONTH GOING QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK F.W. ELLIOTT FOR GARRARD, LONDON, CIRCA 1970The nine pillar triple fusee movement with graduated split frontplate and chiming a choice of three tunes on a graduated nest of eight bells for the quarters before sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance set within an aperture to the backplate inscribed Elliott, London to centre, with scroll inscribed decoration to three corners and numbered 17/250 to lower margin, the 7 inch wide rectangular gilt brass dial with oval plate engraved Garrard to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and inscribed MADE IN, ENGLAND to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles with the upper two interrupted by subsidiary FAST/SLOW regulation and CHIME/SILENT selection dials, beneath arch centred with WESTMINSTER/WHITTINGTON/WINCHESTER chime selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the case with hinged gilt brass carrying handled pierced with DQ monogram to the uprights applied to cavetto over convex caddy superstructure and with double cavetto top mouldings, the hinged front with 6.5 inch break-arch glazed dial aperture with cockbeaded surround and with conforming bordered fretwork panels to upper quadrants, the sides with further shaped sound frets over break-arch windows, the rear flush with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on moulded skirt base with full depth moulded pad feet.40cm (15.75ins) high with handle down, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. The present lot was made in a limited edition of 250 examples by F.W. Elliott for Garrard, the Crown Jewellers, to commemorate the anniversary of Daniel Quare who was gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1671. Condition Report: Movement is complete, appears free from alteration or noticeable replacements but is in fairly neglected condition hence a clean/service is required. The timepiece is running and the quarter and strike trains are operational albeit a little lazily and prone to sometimes not tripping. The minute hand around 1 minute out of sync (ie. sounds around 1 minute after the hour/quarter). There also appears to be an automatic silencing function that prevents the clocks striking between 11pm and around 9am. The dial appears to be in very good original condition with minimal oxidation to the silvering only. The case is also in very good original condition with faults very much limited to a few very slight bumps, scuffs and scratches only.Clock does not have a winder present; no case key or pendulum are required. Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALTHOMAS CARTWRIGHT, LONDON, CIRCA 1710, IN A LATER MAHOGANY CASEThe five finned pillar inside rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and foliate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword-hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Tho Cartwright, Royal Exchange, Londini fecit to lower margin, with pierced steel hands and applied twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within an wheatear engraved outer margin, now in a later 18th century mahogany case with cavetto cornice over rectangular glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with arch-glazed apertures and bargeboards to the rear edges, over concave throat moulding and caddy moulded break-arch door to trunk, on plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings and moulded skirt incorporating bracket feet.204cm (80.25ins) high, 50cm (19.75ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Thomas Cartwright is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain as being born circa 1679. He was apprenticed to Christopher Gould in 1693 gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1700; he reputedly died in 1741. The movement of the current lot is noteworthy in that it employs an internal rack for the striking mechanism - a feature normally reserved for high quality or month movements by the better makers. This feature perhaps demonstrates the influence of Cartwright's master, Christopher Gould, in his work.  

A GEORGE III OAK CASED THIRTY-HOUR HOODED WALL ALARM TIMEPIECEHENRY WARBURTON, WOLVERHAMPTON, CIRCA 1760The four pillar single-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, and external alarm mechanism planted on a steel plate secured to the right-hand side of the movement sounding via a vertically pivoted hammer on a bell set above the plates, the 6.5 inch square brass dial with silvered Arabic numeral alarm setting disc to the delicate leafy scroll centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fine leaf engraved half hour markers and signed Henry, Warburton, W:hampton to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hand and conforming triangular baton and cruciform motif decorated foliate engraved infill to the spandrel areas, the hood with architectural ogee and cavetto moulded cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with turned three-quarter Doric columns to front angles, the sides with conforming quarter columns set against the rear edge, over slender half-round chin moulding, the bracket with seatboard supported on two stepped ogee-profile side supports applied to a rectangular backboard; together with a later purpose-made floor-standing 'longcase' stand, probably early to mid 20th century, with concave throat moulding over rectangular door centred with a small glazed lenticle and with half-round edge mouldings to trunk, over plinth base with concave top moulding and bracket feet.The hooded wall case 53.5cm (21ins) high, 30cm (11.75ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep; as a longcase 166.5cm (65.5ins) high, 31.5cm (12ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep overall. Henry Warburton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Wolverhampton 1760-72. The later longcase-type floor standing base included in the current lot appears to have been purpose-made to allow the timepiece to be presented as a miniature longcase clock, by simply slotting the hooded wall case into the top of the trunk. Condition Report: The movement is in good original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is essentially in working condition however is generally a little dirty/neglected hence would benefit from a gentle clean/lubrication. The dial plate is a little distorted/bent but appears free of problematic creases or cracks. The silvering is in good condition with minor oxidation only. The hooded case is in very good original condition and of particularly nice colour with faults very much limited to slight wear and shrinkage. The seatboard is original but has some historic worm damage (not active and non-structural). The later trunk/plinth is in good condition with faults limited to minor shrinkage, edge rubbing to the finish and other minor age related blemishes. Clock has pendulum (as well as a spare rod and suspension spring), and weights for both the going and alarm trains. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II/III POSTED THIRTY-HOUR WEIGHT-DRIVEN WALL ALARM TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, MID 18th CENTURYThe posted frame with rectangular section corner uprights rivetted to both the top and bottom plates enclosing three-wheel going train incorporating anchor escapement for regulation by long pendulum swinging behind the frame to the rear, with crown-wheel weight-driven alarm mechanism applied to the inside of brass backplate sounding on bell mounted above the top-plate via a t-shaped vertically pivoted hammer, the rectangular dial with silvered Arabic alarm setting disc to the rococo foliate scroll engraved centre within 5.75 inch applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers, with steel fleur-de-lys hand beneath applied pierced and engraved dolphin fret and a bell surmounted by a brass ball-and-spire finial, mounted on a later mahogany wall bracket with break-arch back panel applied with shaped side brackets supporting a rectangular table over double-scroll outline base.The clock 24.5cm (9.75ins) high, 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep including pendulum crutch, the clock on bracket 41cm (16.25ins) high, 18cm (7ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Although unsigned the style engraving to the centre of the dial would suggest that the present timepiece was made in Southern England during the middle of the 18th century. Indeed, related engraving seen on table clock backplates is described in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 within the chapter titled Vine Engraving, 1740-1770 (pages 337-357). Condition Report: The trains both appear all-original with the only exception being the escape wheel collet suggesting that the wheel has been off its arbor at some time (possibly to make an adjustment for wear?) The pinions show noticeable wear however timepiece is in working order although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised; the pendulum crutch is probably a replacement. The hand, fret, bell and finial are later replacements; each side of the top plate has two spare threaded holes suggesting that side frets were also fitted. Single pin holes to the centre of both sides of the top and bottom plates also indicate that side panels were also fitted (pinned into place) at some point. The wall bracket has residue form parcel tape (used by a previous removal company) which should be fairly straightforward to remove. Timepiece has weights for both the strike and alarm trains but no pendulum. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR PULL REPEATTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR FRANCIS ROBOTHAM, HAMPSTEAD, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shallow-arch plates and anchor escapement escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment to the rod, the backplate with N/S strike/silent lever to top left over pendulum holdfast to centre and shaped lower edge, the 7 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Fran's Robotham, HAMPSTEAD to centre and with pierced steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the arched mahogany case veneered in ebony-line edged satinwood to front incorporating slightly recessed crossbanded panel beneath the dial, the sides with brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded crossbanded skirt base with brass disc feet, (dial finish restored).37cm (14.5ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. A Francis Jonathan Robotham is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Hampstead circa 1790 until 1824.  Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements but is a little dull/tarnished in appearance. The going train will just about run and the strike train is operational but is a little slow in its action hence a gentle clean service will be required before clock can be put to use. As catalogued the dial finish has been restored however it is our view that the signature most likely replicates the original. The surface now shows some rubbing/wear mostly around the winding holes, and there is 'texture' to the finish suggesting original surface beneath was crazed. Case is generally in very good original condition with notable faults limited to slight wear to the veneer overlaps bordering the side frets, light bumps to the ebony edging to the front, veneer shrinkage plus a small edge loss to the rear door. The rear skirt also has some splitting away/small losses to the veneer above the feet and wear to the stringing edging the crossbanding of the skirt and the front panel is missing very thin strips of stringing to the lower margin. Otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes.Clock has pendulum but no case key or winder.Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND RARE GEORGE III SMALL SATINWOOD BANDED MAHOGANY LONGCASE REGULATOR OF ONE-MONTH DURATIONTHOMAS WRIGHT, LONDON, CIRCA 1785-90The substantial six knopped pillar movement with thick plates incorporating rounded upper angles measuring 7.75 by 5.5 inches, enclosing a five-wheel train with Harrison's maintaining power, five-spoke wheel crossings and terminating with a Graham-type deadbeat escapement, regulated by large lenticular bob seconds pendulum with T-bar suspension, Hindley-type cranked crutch arrangement and Wright's patent stirrup-frame type compensation to the bob, incorporating a pair of horizontal bimetallic bars, calibrated rating nut and a secondary small spherical fine-adjustment bob beneath, the 10 inch heavy-gauge silvered brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds and signature over conforming Roman numeral hour dial to centre, within outer minute ring incorporating Arabic five minute annotations, with blued steel hands beneath a shallow semi-elliptical arch signed WRIGHT, the heavy satinwood crossbanded case constructed in the manner of Gillows with shaped panel upstand to the moulded swan-neck pediment, over break-arch architrave and glazed hinged dial aperture with crossbanded border to the frame and flanked by crisply executed free-standing fluted Roman Doric columns, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and half columns applied adjacent to the rear edge, the trunk with concave throat moulding and plain frieze over ogee-break-arch door fronted with flame-figured veneer within a satinwood border and astragal edge moulding, flanked by tall fluted full Roman Doric columns set on banded plinths, the plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding over conforming shaped crossbanded astragal-bordered panel to fascia and ogee bracket feet. 216cm (85ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Literature:Illustrated in Symonds, R.W. A Book of English Clocks page 79 (Plates 68B and 70). The inside of the door applied with a manuscript table (to assist with the regulation the timepiece from astronomical observations) further inscribed in ink;The stars make 36 revolutions from any point in the universe to the same point again in 365 days & one minute and therefore they gain a 365th of a revolution in every 24 hours of mean solar time, near enough for regulating any clock or watch. This acceleration is at the rate of three minute and fifty-five seconds, fifty three thirds, fifty nine fourths, in twenty four hours or in the nearest round number three minutes fifty six seconds, by which quantity of time every star comes round sooner than it did on the day before.With further note beneath:This timepiece was purchased from Miss Wright, daughter of the maker Mr. Wright Watchmaker to the King George the third. G. Hurt bought this clock in September 1795 for twenty guineas. Thomas Wright was born in London in 1736 and gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1770. He was a gifted watch and clockmaker who was appointed 'watchmaker to the King'; with a fine Matthew Boulton blue john and ormolu-cased quarter chiming table clock being one of his Royal Commissions - which resides at Buckingham Palace (see Jagger, Cedric ROYAL CLOCKS page 98, Plate 134). In 1781 Thomas Earnshaw sought Wright's opinion with regards to his design of detached watch escapement. Wright subsequently commissioned a watch incorporating the design from Earnshaw, which he then put on test for a year. The results were clearly impressive as Wright then assisted Earnshaw by overseeing the patenting of the design with his payment agreed in the form a royalty of one guinea per watch made with the escapement. The Patent (No. 1354) was granted on 1st February 1783 and interestingly also included the ingenious design of compensated pendulum bob employed in the present timepiece. Thomas Wright died in 1792 it is highly likely that the present regulator was in his possession at that time and was passed down to his daughter. In addition to the quality of the movement, dial and the innovative pendulum, the case is also notable in its quality - particularly in the crispness of the carving to the columns and mouldings. Indeed, the general design would appear to have more in common with the northern school of case makers (certainly with regards to the treatment of the pediment) hence it there is a possibility be that Wright may have ordered it from one of the leading north country case makers. The obvious candidate that springs to mind would be Gillows of Lancaster, and indeed the quality of the cabinet work would certainly add weight to this thought. One interesting feature the case has which further points towards an attribution to Gillows is the planting of half columns towards the rear edges of the hood, as it is known that Gillows preferred to use half columns rather than quarters to dress the rear edge.

A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED BAROGRAPHUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe mechanism with eight-segment aneroid chamber connected via a lacquered brass armature to an inked pointer for recording the change in barometric pressure on a clockwork-driven rotating paper scale lined drum, the case with heavy bevel-glazed caddy-moulded five-panel cover, over cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating rounded corners and an apron drawer for spare charts, on integral curved bracket feet.23cm (9ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Condition Report: The clockwork mechanism is complete and in working order however a gentle clean/service is advised. The aneroid mechanism does not appear to respond to change in pressure when bag tested which suggests that they are no longer airtight however without the facility to do a thorough test this may prove inconclusive. The rest of the mechanism is otherwise in sound original condition retaining finishes with slight some oxidation/spotting. The ink bottle is intact but heavily ink stained. The case is also in good original condition with some slight ink spotting to the interior otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use; the surface is a little flat/rubbed hence would benefit from a polish.Instrument has winder for the clockwork mechanism but no spare charts. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV GILT BRASS MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECE MOREAU LAINE, PARIS, MID 18th CENTURYThe eight-day movement with tapered plates incorporating recessed canted lower angles united by four baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Moreau Laine AParis to lower margin and now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 6.75 inch circular thirteen-piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with steel hands over pendant apron centred with an enamel plaque inscribed Moreau Laisne, AParis, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated putto surmount to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over generous leaf cast arched cornice, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on leafy scroll cast feet with foliate apron between, (movement formerly with pull-quarter repeat, losses to marquetry).57cm (22.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 13cm (5ins) deep. 

A FINE GEORGE III GILT BRASS MOUNTED JAPANNED MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK MADE FOR THE 'OTTOMAN' MARKETJ. AND M. BROCKBANK, LONDON, CIRCA 1780The six pillar triple chain fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5.25 inches and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the musical train playing a choice of six tunes on eight bells with twelve hammers, via a 3 inch long 1.75 inch diameter pinned cylinder transversely positioned to the upper left of the backplate, every three hours after the sounding of the hour bell, the backplate engraved with an arrangement of symmetrical rococo scrollwork around a central signature Brockbank, London beneath a small basket of flowers within a scribed-line outer border, the 6 inch arched dial with circular fired white enamel 'Turkish' numeral chapter disc signed J. & M., BROCKBANK, LONDON to centre and with conforming five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands, set beneath twin fired enamel subsidiary dials for CHIME/NOT CHIME selection and BENI SAIKIT/USCHAE DEUR/SABAC HAFIF/SAMAHE tune selection dials with fine engraved brass arrow-shaped pointers, set into a mid-blue painted background polychrome decorated with musical trophy and floral spray infill to spandrel areas and between the subsidiaries, the arched case brown japanned to resemble tortoiseshell and extensively applied with fine chased gilt brass mounts, with flambeau-urn finial to the domed superstructure applied with rosette decorated diamond lattice segment frets between floral scrolls over brass a fillet edged shaped skirt, set on a platform with gilt cavetto moulding and scroll-cast fret infill flanked by further flambeau urn finials set on projecting acanthus cast scrolls, the front with scallop shell-centred scroll crest and conforming shoulder mounts over hinged repeating lappet leaf cast gilt brass glazed door flanked by husk edged front angles, the sides applied with ribbon-tied swags to shoulders over fine scroll-cast break-arch sound frets set within half-round moulded frames and projecting outwards at the base to follow the profile of the swollen lower margins fronted by foliate cast mounts, the rear matching to the front except for having an arched wooded door inset with brass fillet moulding to the glazed aperture, on generous scroll cast bracket feet with leaf cast apron mount between.52cm (20.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. John Brockbank gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1769 and immediately took his brother, Myles, in as an apprentice who subsequently gained his freedom in 1776. The brothers entered into partnership in around 1780, working from an address at Cowper's Court, London, which continued until the death of John Brockbank in 1806. The Brockbank brothers employed Thomas Earnshaw who, by 1780, had produced two watches with 'detached escapements...' as well as developing his famous bimetallic compensation balance. Indeed, through the employment of the likes of Thomas Earnshaw, Robert Best and James Petto, the firm of Brockbanks became one of the most important makers of marine chronometers during the early post-Harrison era. In addition to marine chronometers Brockbanks also specialised in the making of clocks and watches for the Chinese and other export markets with several noted in Pagani, Catherine Eastern Magnificence and European Ingenuity: Clocks of the Late Imperial China. Amongst these was a 'magnificent Imperial gilt-bronze musical clock, signed by John Brockbanks and numbered No. 19 which formed part of a group ordered by a Guangdong official as a tribute to Emperor Qianlong; and a 'large gilt bronze vase of jewelled flowers set atop large rectangular base containing the clockface and having painted moving scenes, ca. 1770' by Brockbanks which is noted as being listed in Lu Zanzhen's Qinggong zhongbiao zhencang or Precious Collection of Qing Dynasty Palace Clocks on page 121.After the death of John, Myles Brockbank took brothers Samuel and Elliott Atkins into partnership consequently the firm became known as Brockbanks and Atkins from circa 1815. The present clock is unusual in that it plays tunes of Ottoman/Turkish origins rather than British compositions; and that the case has a japanned finish coloured to resemble red/brown tortoiseshell. The 'vine engraved' decoration to the backplate can be closely compared (except for the lack of a signature) to that of a clock by John Scott, London illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 361 (Figure 20.5). Condition Report: CONDITION REPORT AVAILABLE FROM THE DEPARTMENT ON REQUEST.Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY CLOCK BRACKETATTRIBURED TO EDWARDS AND ROBERTS, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYWith complex moulded inverted breakfront platform over pair of concave-profile bellflower trial and satinwood crossbanded supports each terminating with acanthus scrollwork, set in front of an arched back panel further inlaid with a Classical mask flanked by delicate foliate scrolls.The top recess 38cm (15ins) wide, 27.5cm (10.75ins) minimum depth; 31cm (12.25ins) high overall. The present lot used to support a matching quarter chiming bracket clock signed for Edwards and Roberts of London which was stolen from the vendors property many years ago. Condition Report: Minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, slight shrinkage and other blemishes commensurate with age and use. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CONCENTRIC CALENDARUNSIGNED, PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial with concentric date-of-the-month within the chapter ring and Arabic fifteen minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced steel hands and brass calendar pointer, the break-arch case with concave-sided upstand over cavetto moulded cornice and opening front fitted with a cast brass cavetto moulded convex glazed bezel and incorporating recessed panel infill to the arch and lower quadrant areas, flanked by brass stop-fluted canted angles and with circular panels to sides, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch flame figured door edged with complex mouldings and flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns with brass caps and bases, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over shaped raised panel and double skirt incorporating shaped apron flanked by bracket feet.226cm (89ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although in slightly dirty/neglected condition there is nothing to suggest that the movement would not run once a gentle clean/service has been done. The plates have evidence of previous re-bushing. The dial has been refinished but a while ago; there is some general edge wear and chipping and slight wear but otherwise is generally in good condition. The movement is fitted to an old but probably not original seatboard which rests on the side uprights of the case at the correct level with the cheeks appearing undisturbed - from this we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition but requires mostly cosmetic attention. The concave pyramid upstand has opened at the joints and there is some front-to-back shrinkage to the curved top panel. The right-hand side of the hood is missing the circular panel and moulded surround (leaving a circular aperture); the left-hand side has its panel, the moulding is detached but present with the clock. The hood door has a very slight warp causing the arch section to project forwards slightly (not really noticeable when the door is closed). The finials are not original otherwise hood is in sound original condition. The trunk and base are also generally in sound original unrestored condition. The trunk door has a slight bow apparent at the lower edge, the door lock is a replacement with the tongue extended; we do not have a key to retract the tongue hence cannot currently close the door flush. The base has some shrinkage cracking to the timber, slight wear to front angles and the left-hand skirting is loose and the right-hand side lower section of skirting has been trimmed back by around 15mm to the rear edge; otherwise is in sound condition. The backboard has a vertical crack (from a butt joint between the sections becoming unstuck) applied with tape. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The surface is generally untouched hence uneven but appears free from awkward patch repairs etc.Clock has pendulum, pair of cast iron weights but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II SMALL BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED BRACKET/TABLE CLOCK WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON TWO BELLSJOHN PYKE, LONDON, CIRCA 1750The six pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with pull-quarter repeat on a graduated pair of bells before sounding the hour on the larger hour bell, and now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 5 inch gilt brass break-arch dial with shaped false bob aperture and applied signature plate engraved Jn'o Pyke, LONDON to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and the angles applied with unusual leafy scroll cast spandrels, beneath arch centred with a subsidiary calendar dial flanked by conforming leafy mounts, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to a single wide brass-fillet moulded pad to top over generous ogee and cavetto top mouldings, the opening front with brass fillet-edged glazed dial aperture, the sides with break-arch windows bordered with conforming brass fillet mouldings and the rear matching the front, on brass bound ogee moulded skirt base with brass block feet.30cm (11.75ins) high with handle down, 20cm (8ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep.  John Pyke is recorded in Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Clock Pull Repeat Striking 1672-1725 (page 453) as apprenticed to Richard Westwood in 1710 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1720. He worked in Holborn and later 'the corner of Bedford Row'. He is thought to have specialised in musical clocks and likely finished Charles Clay's masterpiece musical clock titled 'The Temple of the Four Great Monarchies of the World' at Kensington Palace after Clays death. John Pyke's only son, George, followed in his footsteps to became a clockmaker and organ builder. John Pyke enjoyed a relatively long career and died in 1762.  It would appear that John Pyke produced a small series of clocks to this design with an essentially identical clocks selling at Christies, King Street sale of Important Clocks, Watches and Marine Chronometers 25th November 1998 (lot 304) for £5,750. Another example was also sold at Tennants, Leyburn The Three Day Spring Catalogue Sale 2nd April 2009 (lot 1353) for £3,400 hammer. The 'dual' rack system of quarter-repeat mechanism utilised for the current lot can be broadly compared to that of another clock by John Pyke described and illustrated by Dzik on pages 453-54. This other example sounds on a nest of six bells and differs mostly in the flirt-arm and quarter rack hook arrangements, otherwise the fundamental layout is the same as that for the present clock. Condition Report: Clock is in full working condition however the calendar advances at around 8 o'clock (hence requires adjustment) and the strike train is prone to mis-counting (losing one hammer blow) during one operation. This again is probably due to adjustment and the strike mainspring being particularly strong. The going train has been converted from verge regulated by short bob pendulum to anchor escapement hence all wheel above the centre wheel are replacements, the strike train appears all-original except for the wheel driving the fly. The repeat work has seen some restoration with at least one wheel replaced (adjacent to the fly) but is largely original and in working condition. Although the mechanism is working it is somewhat dirty/discoloured hence a clean and overhaul is advised. The dial is in good clean condition with only light wear/rubbing to the plate evident and slight oxidation only. The minute hand has been repaired. The case is generally eminently presentable. The top has some front-to back shrinkage cracking to the pad as well some very slight movement to the surrounding structure (none of which is deemed problematic). The front door and dial mask are in fine condition; the left hand side has some slight veneer cracking and a small amount of wear (including one small chip) to the veneer bordering the aperture. The right-hand side has lesser cracking and only one small chip. The rear has one very small chip to the upper moulding at the knee of the break-arch (just above the right-hand corner of the rear door) otherwise is in fine condition including the door. Internally the base board has been cut with a slot to allow for the larger lenticular bob pendulum. The lower rail of the rear of the case as well as that of the back door has been thinned to provide extra clearance for the bob. Otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs. Shrinkage and other age-related wear/blemishes.Clock has a pendulum but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY 'CHAMFER-TOP' BRACKET CLOCKJAMES MCCABE, LONDON, CIRCA 1840-45The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London to centre over pendulum holdfast bracket, the 6.25 inch arched single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed James McCabe, ROYAL EXCHANGE, London, 2221 to centre and with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands over subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial to lower margin, the case with shallow hipped stepped 'chamfer' superstructure over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze, the hinged front with canted silvered brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture flanked by canted angles, the sides with brass repousse ring handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on moulded skirt base with squab feet.35cm (13.75ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into a short-lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange. It was at this time (1825-43) that Thomas Cole worked for McCabe before setting up his own to produce distinctive and highly decorative timepieces in his own unmistakable style. The business was subsequently continued by Robert Jeremy until his retirement in 1883.From a list of serial numbers found of bracket and mantel clocks provided in Nicholls, Andrew English Bracket and Mantel Clocks (pages 66-67) the present lot would appear to date to around 1842. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service may be advisable. The bell is a replacement and the pendulum holdfast securing thumbscrew is missing otherwise movement appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a small scratch to the centre and overall noticeable oxidation to the silvering giving a pleasing mellow appearance otherwise is in fine original condition. The case is in fine condition with faults very much limited to a few very light surface bumps and bruises.Clock has pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A SCOTTISH REGENCY EBONISED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKSKELTON, EDINBURGH, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with large symmetrical foliate scrolls incorporating paired eagle heads to lower margin within a herringbone outer border, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with applied shaped silvered signature plate engraved Skelton, Edin'r, and calendar beneath shaped false bob apertures to the matted centre within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with steel spade hands and foliate scroll pierced cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, in a case with ring-turned and foliate cast hinged baton carrying handle and flambeau urn finials to the bell-top superstructure over lipped concave upper mouldings, the hinged front with inset brass fillet-edged glazed dial aperture and scroll cast and pierced upper quadrant frets flanked by repeating floral motif decorated brass mouldings to angles, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass bell-shaped feet.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. William Skelton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1773 before working in the partnership of Brown and Skelton until 1787; he then continued alone until 1837. Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements with exception of the calendar drive wheel which appears fairly recent. A couple of spare holes to the front plate suggests that a trip-repeat lever was intended but was perhaps not fitted. Although the escapement will beat the mechanism is in dull/dirty condition hence is prone to stopping. The strike train is in working order but the movement will require a clean/service as it is in dull/discoloured slightly neglected condition. Details within the movement such as concealed deep greatwheels concealing winding clicks for the fusees, collet shapes etc would confirm that the mechanism is most likely early 19th century rather than late 18th. The movement is secured within the case via a pair of brackets which have additional unused holes suggesting that they were once fitted to a different movement hence are most likely replacements. There is no other evidence to suggest that the case was not made for the movement and dial. The case is generally in sound original unrestored condition with faults limited to small loss to the veneer overlap of the rear door (adjacent to the keyhole) and a slight crack/veneer chip to the movement securing bracket screw to the right-hand side. The feet are probably later additions, otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to wear, rubbing, discolouration, slight shrinkage and other minor age-related blemishes.Clock is complete with a case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A REGENCY EBONY AND BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATDESBOIS AND WHEELER, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with lancet-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of 12 inches and incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment to the rod, the backplate signed Desbois & Wheeler, Gray's Inn Pafsage in flowing script towards the lower edge, the 6.75 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial signed DESBOIS & WHEELER, LONDON to centre, with decorative scroll pierced steel spade hands and STRIKE/SILENT selection switch at twelve o'clock within a laurel-leaf milled gilt brass surround set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the lancet-top case with lipped cavetto cornice over ebony tracery decorated infill above the dial, down-curved reeded band to waist, and brass-rosette highlighted stylised foliate spandrel decorated ebony line-inlaid apron panel beneath, the sides with brass foliate ring handles over brass fretwork lancet-shaped frets and the rear with pointed break-arch glazed window set within the frame of the case, on canted moulded skirt base with brass inverted acorn feet.48cm (19ins) high, 25cm (9.75ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. Daniel Desbois was apprenticed to John Johnson at Gray's Inn Passage and took over his business from circa 1790, working until 1846 and died two years later in 1848. The partnership between Daniel Desbois and Wheeler is recorded in Baillie, G.H., Clutton, C. and Ilbert, C.A. BRITTEN'S Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers as working from Gray's Inn Passage, London 1803-35. Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements but is a little dull/tarnished in appearance. The movement is in full working condition however a gentle clean service is advised before putting the clock into long-term use. The seatboard has two holes to the centre suggesting a pendulum holdfast was once fitted which is no longer present. The dial retains old surface with faults limited to wear around the winding holes, a few minor chips and some concentric wear/rubbing. Case is generally in very good original unrestored condition with faults essentially limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs, wear, a couple of small veneer patch repairs to the rear door as well as the rear door lock being loose. The silk to the side frets is degraded and the frets themselves need securing.Clock has pendulum, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP REPEATJOHN ELLIOTT, EXETER, MID 18th CENTURYThe substantial five (formerly six) pillar movement with plates measuring 8.25 by 7 inches, sounding the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and striking the hour on a further larger bell, now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation arm to suspension, the backplate engraved with a basket of fruit within symmetrical foliate vine scrollwork centred by a large gadroon-bordered shaped cartouche signed John Elliott, Plymouth, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with shaped false bob aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with the upper interrupted by subsidiary Strike/Silent selection and regulation adjustment dials, the arch further date of the month dial flanked by strapwork scroll cast mounts, the ebonised case with five brass disc-and-spire finials to the inverted bell-top superstructure incorporating brass mouldings at the junction between each section, over brass-edged double cavetto top mouldings and opening front inset with brass fillet mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and scroll pierced and engraved upper quadrant frets flanked by brass bound rounded angles, the sides with hinged cast brass handles over concave-topped rectangular scroll pierced and engraved sound frets centred with a basket of flowers over a stylised lions mask within brass fillet surround, the rear with conforming rectangular break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on two-tier cavetto moulded skirt base edged in brass over generous cast ogee bracket feet.57.5cm (22.75ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Very little of John Elliott of Plymouth is known with only his marriage, in November 1732, being recorded. As was the tradition for clockmakers to marry after completing their apprenticeship this would suggest that he was born in around 1710.  The engraving to the backplate of the present clock broadly conforms to designs illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS - Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 pages 301-03 (Figures 17.8-17.10) which would date the present lot to around 1740-50. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapement and the going train third wheel. The going train will run however both the strike and quarter trains are presently not functioning. Both of these trains appear intact, unaltered and will wind; they will just about operate with manual assistance but will not trip/run when hands are advanced. As the movement is somewhat dry/dusty a gentle clean/service and some adjustment will be required before it can be put to use. The movement is generally well made/finished and generally exhibits minimal wear or rebushing etc.; there is no trip-repeat line fitted at present. The dial is generally dull/discoloured with mellowing to the castings and patchy oxidation to the silvering. The centre has two smallish plugged holes within the matting (near the IIII and VIII numerals) almost certainly left over from fixing an arched silvered signature plate which is no longer present. As with the movement the dial is of good quality and well finished. The case is generally in good original condition. The caddy superstructure has some slight veneer shrinkage only, as does the front door which opens to reveal only a couple of small losses/repairs and cracking to the veneer overlap of the mask bordering the dial. Both sides have some shrinkage cracking with the most notable being to the rail beneath the fret aperture to the left-hand side; otherwise are in good original condition although the frets are somewhat tarnished/discoloured. The rear door, surround and skirt base are all in good original condition with only slight wear and other age-related blemishes evident.Generally a well made clock in very sound original condition (except for the escapement) which has a pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH TEN-INCH DIALJAMES MARKWICK, LONDON, CIRCA 1695The six finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with slender tall plates measuring 7.375 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square gilt brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, small Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Jacobus Markwick, Londini to lower margin, with fine sculpted scroll-pierced steel hands and applied gilt winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angels incorporating leafy trail engraved infill to margins between, the case with ogee moulded cornice and fretwork frieze over floral marquetry trail decorated hinged glazed dial surround applied with Solomonic twist-turned three quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a circular brass-framed lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebonised ground within applied half-round crossgrain edge mouldings, the sides veneered with two line-outline panels, the base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming rectangular marquetry panel within crossbanded surround, on bun feet.197cm (77.5ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. James Markwick senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed in 1656 to Edmund Gilpin (through Richard Taylor); he initially worked at Croydon before returning to London where he gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1666. In 1673 he took-over the former business of Samuel Betts at behind the Royal Exchange. Markwick had a turbulent relationship with the Clockmakers' Company - in 1676 he was fined for abuse of the Master at the Steward's feast and was often reprimanded for not attending court. James Markwick junior was born in Croydon in 1662 and was apprenticed to his father gaining his freedom (by patrimony) in 1692. He initially went into partnership with his father before gaining outright control of the business on the latter's retirement to Pevensey in Sussex in around 1700 (where he subsequently died in 1716). In around 1710-15 James Markwick junior went into partnership with Robert Markham which lasted until the former's death in 1730. The business was subsequently continued by Markham and his successors and specialised in producing clocks and watches for export to the Middle East. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition having been given a gentle service prior to consignment. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and there is minimal pinion wear evident. Some of the pivot holes have slight punching (historic repair to counter wear) and the top left of the backplate has two vacant threaded holes for a bracket to secure the movement into the case - the bracket is no longer present although there is a steel counterpart secured to the case backboard at the appropriate height. The bottom two pillars are very slightly bent in a downward curve from tightening the movement onto the seatboard. The front of the dial plate has been regilded however appears free form any visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and faults limited to some oxidation spotting and light patchy discolouration to the chapter ring, and a repair to the minute ring. The movement rests on an old seatboard which sits directly on the cheek uprights of the case with no apparent evidence of alteration and in-line with a scribed-line to the case backboard. This would suggest that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in very good original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant restoration/replacements. The hood top board may be an old replacement and the fret to the frieze is most likely a restoration, otherwise the hood appears to be in fine original condition with faults limited to historic movement and shrinkage to the cross-grain mouldings and veneers. The hood appears to have been originally made with a front door - there is no evidence to suggest that it has been converted from a rising hood with fixed front. The trunk and base are in similar condition with the backboard retaining its original height with splitting to both the upper and lower sections which may benefit from being secured. The trunk door has had fillet repair to hinge side of the panel at the rear which continues for the full height between the upper and lower 'clamps'. This in most likely to address historic worm damage to the edge of the board as evidence some of this is visible just beyond the join in places. The door veneers are in good condition having only one small loss (to the ebonised ground only) towards the lower margin at the join between the clamp and the vertical section of board forming the trunk door. There is also some small localised repairs to the marquetry along the rest of this joint and to the corresponding joint at the top of the door (but to a much lesser degree). The sides have noticeable slight bowing, a few minor veneer patch repairs to rear edge and some cracking/movement to the veneers. The case appears to retain its original structure veneers except for some replacement to the fascia crossbanding to the lower left-hand corner. The right-hand side has a horizontal crack and there are small patch repairs to the lower front corners. The carcass of the box has horizontal joins in the front and side panels about an inch up from the lower surface - however the backboard continues down past these joints and the veneers appear largely undisturbed hence we are inclined to believe that the slips forming the lower edge of the front and sides of the box carcass are an original feature. The bun feet are replacements and there is historic evidence of past minor worm infestation which has long gone. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age, The colour is generally good but would benefit from a little attention from a furniture finisher to revive it a little.Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH UNUSUAL TRIPLE-SUBSIDIARY DIALHANDLEY AND MOORE, LONDON, CIRCA 1810The five pillar twin chain fusee trip-hour repeating movement with ogee-shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by engraved lenticular bob pendulum and incorporating pivoted beam rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate signed Handley & Moore, Clerkenwell Close, LONDON within a repeating lunette motif engraved oval border, over pendulum holdfast and with conforming engraved outer border, the 8 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with triple subsidiaries for regulation, date-of-the-month and STRIKE/SILENT selection beneath signature HANDLEY & MOORE, Clerkenwell, LONDON to centre, with fine looped-lozenge pierced blued steel hands, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle single brass fillet-edged raised panel to top over complex moulded cornice, the opening front applied with convex glazed ogee moulded cast brass bezel for the dial aperture over brass fish scale quadrant frets flanked by brass corner mouldings, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with glazed break-arch door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet.41cm (16ins) high with handle down, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 20cm (7.75ins) deep. George Handley and John Moore were both former apprentices of John Thwaites who formed a partnership in around 1800. The firm worked from 38 Clerkenwell Close and continued in the production of public clocks and supplying movements to other makers mostly in competition with Thwaites and Reed. George Handley retired in 1820 and died in 1824 leaving the workshops in the hands of John Moore alone. The business subsequently passed down various member of the Moore family of clockmakers, with the last, Henry James, dying aged 60 in 1899. The firm however is thought to have continued under different management into the early years of the 20th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism however is a little oxidised etc. so would probably benefit from a gentle clean/overhaul if intending to put into long-term service. The dial retains original painted surface with two patches of noticeable touched-in flaking (each approx. 10mm across) near the IIII numeral and to the edge at VII. There are a few smaller touched-in flakes and the surface has overall crazing. There is some surface scratching to the lower margin and general light rubbing around the winding holes and wear to the black annotations/linework. The calendar dial (top right) also has some slight scratching from the tip of the hand being rubbed against the surface whilst the date is being manually adjusted. The case is in sound condition and presents well. The top surface has some slight veneer shrinkage cracking towards the front edge as well as one small veneer patch repair; the rear edge has two filled veneer cracks behind the pad. The horizontal sections at each end of the arch have front-to-back shrinkage cracking. The rear door has a veneer patch repair to the upper right-hand corner which has some edge losses/chipping, the opposing corner also has a loss/chip to the veneer overlap. The front door is missing its lock and the escutcheon insert is loose/cracked. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to slight shrinkage and a few minor historic bumps, scuffs and other minor historic blemishes.Clock is complete with a pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RED CHINOISERIE JAPANNED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKBEARING A SIGNATURE FOR JOHN GRAHAM, LONDON, PROBABLY AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN, LATE 18th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with four-wheel trains and anchor escapement regulated b disc bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with large symmetrical foliate scrolls around an engraved inscription John Graham, Londini Fecit within a herringbone outer border, the 7.5 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob aperture to the foliate scroll engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and winged cherub mask spandrels to angles beneath arch now centred with a silvered boss engraved Graham, London flanked by scroll cast mounts, the red chinoiserie japanned case with 'Quare pattern' hinged brass double scroll carrying handle over concave upstand decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with a pavilion to front, applied to the convex superstructure continuing down to envelope the cavetto break-arch cornice applied with brass flambeau urn figures adjacent oriental figural decoration to the angles, the front with hinged glazed break-arch door decorated with floral motifs within gilt lattice infill and with gilt baton moulded angles, the floral spray painted break-arch side panels with unusual quatrefoil glazed panels over shaped-outline rectangular windows, the rear matching the front except for the painted detail, on repeating gilt lappet painted cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ball feet, (movement and dial with alteration, case probably later decorated).43cm (17ins) high with handle down, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 16cm (16.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition however, as catalogued, has had alteration undertaken including conversion of escapement to anchor (from verge), removal of rise/fall regulation and strike/silent selection. In addition to these alterations the movement has also been largely re-trained with most of the wheelwork above the fusees now being replacements. The movement has four wheel trains hence probably runs for around a week. Evidence to the rear of the dial (filled and vacant holes) suggests that the dial originally had subsidiary dials for strike/silent and regulation to the arch. These are no longer present and have been replaced by the current silvered boss and mounts; the spandrels are also replacements. Dial otherwise presents as being in good clean condition. The case was most likely originally ebonised with the present japanned decoration probably dating from the early 20th century. Other than some slight wear and minor localised flaking to the decoration in places the case is in very good presentable condition.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH NAPOLEON III PARCEL GILT BRONZE AND BELGE NOIR MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKH.A. DAVIS, PARIS, CIRCA 1865The circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with oval trademark H.A. DAVIS, A PARIS and serial number 104 to upper left over Japy, Freres, MEDAILLE D'OR roundel and further numbers 6 9 to lower margin, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed H.A, DAVIS, A PARIS to centre and with pierced blued steel trefoil hands, set behind hinged bevel-glazed bead cast bezel, the rectangular marble case with generous stylised strapwork cast front corner mounts beneath gilt gadroon edge moulded top, applied with a cast surmount modelled as a bearded male in Classical robes walking with a staff whilst carrying a child, standing with an architectural plinth to his left applied with a plumed helmet to top and laurel wreath to front, and with further wreath and sword at his feet, on repeating leaf cast ogee moulded base incorporating elaborate strapwork scroll pierced apron and bracket feet.66cm (26ins) high, 42cm (16.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. 

A George III mahogany dressing chest, c.1765, of serpentine outline, fitted with four graduated drawers set between blind fret-carved pilasters, the top drawer fitted with a leather writing surface enclosing a folding mirror and further various compartments, raised on bracket feet, 105cm wide 55cm deep 84cm high Condition ReportNO KEY PRESENT. Appears to have been lightly cleaned and polished, with general knocks, wear, and old scratches throughout commensurate with age and use, including a small amount of beading and veneer missing to the second drawer which would benefit from repair. Evidence of some minor cosmetic restorations, including patch repairs above each lock where they have been replaced. Handles later. Some small losses and areas of replacement to cock beading. General wear, knocks, fading, and some discolouration to base moulding and feet. The drawers run smoothly, and the joints are sound and solid. Overall, the piece presents in relatively good structural and cosmetic condition.

A small walnut bachelor's chest, 18th century and later, the rectangular top above a brushing slide and four long drawers, raised on bracket feet,75cm wide49cm deep73cm highCondition ReportGeneral splits, scuffs, knocks and small losses to veneers throughout. The top possibly reveneered, although if it has it does not appear to have been done recently, with shrinkage splits and repairs visible. Further small losses, splits, scratches and small replacement sections to veneer throughout. Evidence of some replacement to metalware. Slide and drawers run smoothly, with general wear within. Some repair and replacement to drawer liners. General knocks and wear to feet. Joints sound and solid. Re polished. Overall appears in fair, usable condition. 

A walnut and feather-banded chest of drawers, 18th century and later, the rectangular top with matched veneers, above two short and three long drawers, raised on bracket feet, 97cm wide 54cm deep 102cm highCondition ReportNO KEYS PRESENT, splits, scratches, knocks, chips, losses, and repairs to veneer throughout consistent with age and use, evidence of refinishing with some possible veering and replacement to timbers, marks and wear to the top, shrinkage splits to the sides, general marks and wear to the drawers, handles are later, feet are later, joints are generally sound and solid, overall appears to have age-related wear and repair but is perfectly usable in its current condition

A George II red and gilt-japanned bureau, second quarter of the 18th century and later, with a fall front enclosing a fitted interior, above two short and two long drawers, raised on bracket feet, with all-over chinoiserie decoration of figures, birds, rockwork and pagodas, 77cm wide 42cm deep 108cm highCondition ReportNO KEY PRESENT. All drawers and fall are functional and open without key. General surface wear, rubbing, and loss to decoration, which is possibly later or refreshed. Shrinkage splits to the sides and the fall, with general knocks and wear throughout. Evidence of some repair and restoration, including a new backboard, replacements to the hinges, and to the feet in places. Minor evidence of historic woodworm damage, which does not appear active. Drawers run smoothly, the joints are sound and solid, and overall the piece appears in good structural and cosmetic condition and is ready for use. Metal wear and locks appear later.

A walnut and seaweed marquetry bureau, late 17th/early 18th century and later, Continental, with a hinged top and fall, revealing an arrangement of drawers, above further drawers and a cupboard, raised on later bracket feet, decorated all over with foliate scrolls, 96cm wide 58cm deep 89cm high Condition ReportWITH TWO KEYS. Evidence of repair and restoration, including later feet with splits, knocks, and losses throughout. There are some repairs and replacements to the veneer and marquetry decoration. General wear to the interior and drawer liners is commensurate with age and use. Drawers are functional, with a tiny amount of wobble in joints, but the bureau is generally solid and structurally sound.

A painted pine cupboard, late 18th/early 19th century, the rectangular top above a pair of panelled doors enclosing shelves, raised on bracket feet, with the original crusty distressed finish, 90cm wide 56cm deep 118cm highCondition ReportLayers of paint with scratches, rubbing, loss, wear, and flaking to the decoration which presents an attractive well-worn aesthetic. Splits, knocks, and small losses with some separation in joints. Interior locks rusted and not working. Hinges functional, key lacking. Joints are sound and solid.

A small provincial oak cupboard, mid-18th century, North German, the canted rectangular top above a pair of panelled doors enclosing shelves, raised on bracket feet,126cm wide 44cm deep 137cm highCondition ReportGeneral knocks, wear, splits, chips, and losses throughout, commensurate with age and use. Some areas of slight cosmetic repair and restoration, including to the top, sides, and base. There is one key present, and the locks are generally functional, although the right-hand lock does not work perfectly. General scuffs and wear to the interior. The door lock is later. General knocks and wear to the feet with a small area of loss to the right-hand return of the moulding. Joints are broadly sound and solid.

An Arts and Crafts oak side table, late 19th/early 20th century, with a rectangular top, raised on chamfered square supports united by a stretcher, terminating in stepped bracket feet,152cm wide76cm deep75cm highCondition ReportSome fading, marks, scratches, and wear to the top. General knocks and wear to supports. Joints are sound and solid. Overall appears in relatively good structural and cosmetic condition and is usable.

A Regency steel Gothic fender, c.1815, by W & S Summers, the design possibly attributable to George Bullock or a member of his circle, the quatrefoil panelled front flanked by two uprights, each with cusped arches, the returns centred by a cinquefoil with conforming arches, raised on bracket feet, stamped to each foot '256 SUMMERS', and 'SUMMERS' indistinctly to the reverse of the panelled front, 88cm wide 31cm deep 23cm high Literature: J Murray and H Blairman & Sons, 'George Bullock Cabinet Maker', 1988; M Levy, 'George Bullock's Partnership with Charles Fraser, 1813-1818, and the Stock-In-Trade Sale, 1819', 'Furniture History, XXV', 1989, pp.145-213. A fender stamped in the same manner, by W & S Summers, the design attributed to George Bullock, was sold at Christie’s in 2003, see 'Important English Furniture', 27 November 2003, lot 193. W & S Summers, Ironmongers, of 105 New Bond Street, are thought to have supplied metalwork to George Bullock in various forms. Martin Levy notes that in 'all probability' Summers was the supplier for the 'grates and fenders' at Tew Park. The firm are also recorded buying metalwork and patterns from the 'Stock-in-Trade' sale in 1819, which further suggests a close relationship with Bullock's enterprise. Although perhaps better known for the 'Grecian', Bullock's working relationships with Joseph Gandy, Richard Bridgens and William Atkinson all included commissions in the then fashionable Gothic. Sir Godfrey Vassall Webster instructed Bullock and Richard Bridgens when remodelling the interior of Battle Abbey in Sussex - a chair commissioned for the Abbey with comparable arches and quatrefoil frieze is in the V&A (Accession Number W.56-1980). Further to this, Bullock aided William Atkinson in the design and production of furniture at Scone Palace - see Christie's, 'Scone Palace And Blairquhan: The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses', 24 May 2007, lots 404 and 414, and a series of additional lots designed principally by Atkinson in the same Gothic taste to the present lot. Condition ReportArea of oxidisation and general dirt accumulation. There are some missing screws and nuts but this does not appear to be impacting its stability. Knocks, scuffs and surface scratches throughout consistent with age and use. Overall in good order considering age and use, ready to be placed. Please see further photographs for visual reference to condition.

A George II mahogany lowboy, 18th century, the moulded rectangular top over one long and three short drawers with brass pull handles, and a shaped frieze, raised on square bracket supports,75cm wide45.5cm deep72cm highCondition ReportNO KEY. The item has small marks, polished-in dents and scratches. The joints appear strong overall, however, there is a repair to the back right leg, and it has a little movement. Repair to the veneer back right above the leg.

An Ottoman ivory, mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell-inlaid table casket, late 18th/early 19th century, Turkish, the sarcophagus-shaped hinged lid opening to a velvet-lined interior, two compartments, and the reverse of the lid enclosing two wirework floral displays and a mirror, raised on bracket supports, 44cm wide26cm deep40cm highIMPORTANT NOTE:This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.Condition ReportNO KEY. The velvet lining degraded. Mirror plate with mottling and wear. Some small cracks and repairs to inlay. Overall the joints seem stable although some wear and splits to supports. The lid doesn't sit flush to the base, the lock is displaced and possibly stuck in a locked position. One hinge to the back loose. Some repairs, noticeably to the front right corner. Four pieces of inlay missing. Overall the cabinet is in good aesthetic and structural condition but with some traces of wear and repair commensurate with age and use.

A Napoleon II ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, c.1820, French, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, the ormolu-mounted case surmounted by a gilt Medici lion, raised on scroll bracket feet,47cm wide19cm deep63cm highCondition ReportRe-gilded. Movement not tested. Overall good cosmetic condition.

A George III chinoiserie birdcage, the wirework cage of pagoda form, with canted corners and turned mahogany finials and pendants, enclosing three feeders and a galvanised metal drinker, on a mahogany base with a pull-out drawer and bracket feet,31cm wide24cm deep56cm highProvenance: Dreweatt Neate, 'Antique Furniture, Clocks & Scientific Instruments', 30 January 2002, lot 548;the Bunny Campione Collection.Condition ReportOverall good. Some wear, catch to door later, some wires bent. Base is warped and stands with a bit of wobble. See additional images.

A pair of small Regency-style mahogany open bookcases, late 19th/early 20th century, each rectangular top with strung detail, above a pair of drawers and shelves, raised on splayed bracket feet, 76cm wide 26cm deep 81cm high (2)Condition ReportGeneral knocks, surface scratches, and marks throughout with age and use. One top split and repaired. Both tops with fading and wear. Snap actions are functional. General knocks to column and supports. Joints are sound and solid.

Waring & Gillow Ltd (Liverpool) Oak gentleman's cupboard with two panelled doors enclosing a hanging rail to one section and fitted drawers to the opposing section, on bracket feet, label to the inside of the door, 135cm high, 109cm wide and 50cm deep.

George III Scottish mahogany boxwood-strung chest of two short and three long drawers, on bracket feet, 93.5cm high, 104cm wide and 50.5cm deep.

Edwardian Thomson's Patent oak bureau with pierced galleried top, panelled fall front with presentation plaque opening to reveal a fitted interior, over six short drawers, on bracket feet, 103cm high, 82cm wide and 55cm deep.

Georgian mahogany wardrobe on chest, formerly a linen press, with moulded cornice above two doors enclosing a later hanging rail, two short and two long drawers below, on bracket feet, 203cm high, 127cm wide and 63.5cm deep.CONDITION REPORT: The top three drawers are locked.

19th century inlaid mahogany sewing box, the scroll handle forming a pin cushion over ten brass spindles with drawer below, on bracket feet, 23cm, also a Mauchline ware needle holder depicting Taymouth Castle.  (2)

Mahogany bowfront chest of drawers with a central deep drawer flanked by two short drawers, above four long graduated drawers, on bracket feet, 100cm high, 77cm wide and 54.5cm deep.CONDITION REPORT: Lacking small pieces of wood to the front.  There are gaps from the drawer ends to the frames.  Further staining to the chest.  The colour is OK.  There is a large stain to the back left corner.

Georgian inlaid mahogany commode, with two boxwood strung doors above a frieze drawer and pull-out drawer, on bracket feet, label to interior for Muirhead & Moffat, Glasgow, 81cm high, 66cm wide and 48cm deep.

2008 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 Petrol Breeze 5 Door Manual Hatchback. Registration number: DV08 AFE. Mileage: 54,033Genuine low mileage example being family owned for the past 12 years.Finished in black with charcoal fabric upholstery. Alloy wheels. Rear privacy glass. Air conditioning. Electric windows and mirrors. Alarm and immobiliser system with remote central locking. Service booklet with partial stamped service history. Recent work carried out for the current MOT which included new wishbones, exhaust and 4 x new tyres. There is a receipt in the file for £782 for the recent work that was carried out. Long MOT until the 1st of April 2026. Benefitting from being ULEZ compliant. Ideal economical city run around averaging 44 mpg with low insurance being a (Group 4) bracket. Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT. Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy your knowledge as to a vehicles description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction day on the 10th of December. If you are unable to attend one of the viewing days, Ewbanks can arrange for an individual telephone/walk round video call appointment with a car expert. Please refer to the terms and conditions. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 25th of March.

2004 Porsche Cayenne 4.5 S Tiptronic. Registration number: LJ54 CWA. Mileage: 64,184. Genuine low mileage high spec model, Finished in stunning metallic Balast black with contrasting electric full Savannah heated front and rear leather interior. 20inch sport techno alloy wheels. Leather Tiptronic multi function steering wheel. Soft close boot. Bose sound system. Porsche satnav stereo system. Trip computer system. Cruise control. Air conditioning with dual zone climate control. Xenon headlights with headlight washers. Alarm and Immobiliser system with keyless entry. Fitted with the more reliable coil spring suspension. Full service carried out at 62,916 on the 2nd of January including replacement front and rear discs and pads. Receipts with work carried out in 2022/2023 includes: Complete prop shaft and Automatic transmission oil and filter service. Porsche leather folder incudes: Service booklet, Drivers Manual, Communication management manual and quick reference guides. 12 Months MOT supplied before sale. Cleary a well looked after example. It's rare to come by such a low mileage Cayenne with the more desirable V8 engine. Driven to the sales room and described by the vendor as running and driving faultlessly. ULEZ compliant and falls within the cheaper tax bracket of £415.00 making this an affordable to run SUV.Low mileage Porsche Cayenne's now represent great value for money that will become a future classic SUV. This Cayenne certainly is one not to be missed. Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT. Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy your knowledge as to a vehicles description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction day on the 10th of December. If you are unable to attend one of the viewing days, Ewbanks can arrange for an individual telephone/walk round video call appointment with a car expert. Please refer to the terms and conditions. Viewing days: Monday 17th of March: 9am - 5pm, Tuesday 18th of March: 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 19th of March: 9am - 5pm, Thursday 20th of March: 9am - 5pm, Friday 21st of March, Saturday 22nd of March: 10am - 2pm, Monday 24th of March and Morning of the Auction on Tuesday 25th of March. Condition Report: The exterior is in lovely condition with only minimal marks. Interior is very clean and tidy free from any stains or scuffs.

A late 18th century-style mahogany small linen press fitted two adjustable sliding trays enclosed by pair of fielded panel doors above three long graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, on bracket feet, 107cm wide x 182.5cm high x 48cm deep (restored).

A 19th century inlaid mahogany secretaire chest, the fitted interior with central satinwood cupboard door surrounded by small drawers & pigeon holes, all with marquetry decoration, three long graduated drawers below, with brass oval handles, & on bracket feet, 107cm wide x 116cm high x 52.5cm deep.

Oak cased bracket clock with brass and silvered dial.

Georgian mahogany chest of two short above three long graduated drawers on bracket feet, 96cm by 108cm by 53cm.