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ADAMS, TUNSTALL; three pieces of jasperware-style ceramics, to include a jardinière with Classical relief of hunting scene, height 20cm, a water jug, height 18cm, and a lidded tea caddy, height 13cm (3).

A George III rosewood tea caddy, with caddy top to two interior compartments, lead lined. Height 16 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm.

A 19th century carved oak box; another, metal lined oak box; a mahogany table caddy; a Chinese carved casket; an oak cutlery box; a pine collection box; a pine chest (6)

A George III yew tea caddy, hinged cover enclosing a pair of canisters and a bowl, 32cm wide, c.1810

A Regency rosewood sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, mother-of-pearl vacant cartouche and escutcheon, beaded borders, four bun feet, 23cm wide, 16cm high

Boxes and Objects - a mahogany combination pocket watch stand and desk tidy; an Art Deco pen and ink box; a fruitwood caddy as an apple; another similar; a Balinese carved wooden figure; a painted playing card box; a 19th century butter press; wooden trinket boxes; etc

A pair of opera glasses, cast with leaping stags, soft cloth pouch; a silver caddy spoon, the terminal embossed with a rose, Birmingham 1961; a Cucciolo piano accordion; a Royal Winton chintz sugar bowl; Ronson and other cigarette lighters; a Denby tobacco jar, cover and metal frog; a Russian lacquer snuff box; a Homepride advertising box; a Charlie Chaplin money box; a set of six 1960s Moon Landing coasters; etc

A Victorian burl walnut tea caddy, of sarcophagus form, 23cm wide, together with a Victorian rosewood fitted work box, inlaid with a mother-of-pearl foliate border and initials J.H, 28cm wide. (2)Caddy: Lacking one foot (with later replacement). Veneers chipped and tired throughout. Interior lacking foil, generally distressed and one inner cover missing.Box: Losses to veneers and inlay. Generally tired throughout.

A collection of silver, comprising; a set of six late 18th century teaspoons, John Langlands I & John Robertson I, London, a set of six George III silver teaspoons, London 1812, a matched set of five silver teaspoons, a pair of George II silver tablespoons, Marmaduke Daintrey, London 1752, seven further silver spoons, a cased set of six silver coffee spoons, a silver ladle, a pair of silver sugar tongs, a silver salt spoon, a small silver fork, a George III silver drum mustard with associated spoon and five silver caddy spoons (two broken), total weighable silver approx 25oz, and a small collection of plated wares

A small collection of silver, comprising; a helmet cream jug, two silver topped glass dressing table jars, a miniature trophy cup, a cream jug, two egg cups and two silver mounted vases, together with a collection of silver plated wares, to include; a tea caddy, candle snuffers and a hip flask, total weighable silver approx 9oz

An Edwardian silver tea caddy of lobed shouldered form with hinged lid and spiral finial, cast with foliate shouldered paw feet, Chester 1906 by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, weight 268.8g, height 14.5cm (finial bent), together with a plated bonbon basket with beaded rims.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

An American sterling silver tea caddy and cover of ovoid form, decorated in relief with flowers and leaves, the base inscribed 'Genevieve Jan 17th 1890', weight 153.6g, height 10cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A George V silver caddy spoon with scallop shell bowl and bright cut decoration, Sheffield 1912 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, length 7cm, a silver chain mesh coin purse, import mark London 1916, length 8.5cm, and a group of other silver items, comprising pair of sugar tongs, whistle with owl's mask decoration, length 3.7cm, pencil holder, propelling snuff spoon, slide-action pencil, oval pill box and circular pill box, detailed '90', total weight 108.7g.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

An oval silver caddy, with Dublin import marks, and a small silver dish, 6.5oz

Antique engraved brass tea caddy, height 10cm, a pair of cast gilt-metal frames, and a verdigris Buddha's head

A Regency mahogany sarcophagus tea caddy, and a Victorian carved box (CP 1869)

A 19th Century mahogany caddy top chest of drawers. The bank of two over three chest of drawers having a gentle flared pediment top with brass swing handles to the drawer fronts. All raised on bracket feet. Measures approx; 91cm x 100cm x 52cm. COLLECTION; Anyone wishing to collect this item in-person, please note this lot is located offsite and collection will be required from a 'BA' (Bath) postcode, by appointment only. Exact location given after payment received. For anyone else, our usual courier service is available as usual, please find details on the shipping tab .

A SILVER OVAL TWIN HANDLED TEA CADDYThe body engraved Winkfield Place, the side with circular loop form handles, London 1899, height 8cm, weight 102 gms

A VICTORIAN SILVER MUG AND TWO FURTHER SILVER ITEMS (3)The mug of tapered cylindrical form, decorated with reeded bands, London 1841, height 6.5cm, a Victorian pepperette, with spiral fluted decoration, London 1889 and a caddy spoon, with a scallop shell shaped bowl, probably London 1783, combined weight 132 gmsThe christening mug; this has a few surface nicks and dents, but nothing too major, condition fairly good for ageThe pepperette; base looks a bit pushed in, some evidence of corrosion when the top is removed, no serious dents or scratchesThe caddy spoon; old solder repair to the handle which runs through the lion of the hallmark, this has subsequently been bent, otherwise there is another repair to the edge of the scallop form bowl, as such this is generally poor.  The first two pieces are in quite good condition

A PAIR OF SILVER CANDLESTICKS AND A GROUP OF SILVER (QTY)Comprising; the candlesticks raised on hexagonal bases, Birmingham 1972, height 15cm, cased, also seven napkin rings, a vase (damaged), an oval compact, a tablespoon (damaged), a caddy spoon (damaged), a yellow enamelled circular powder compact, a silver two piece buckle and the base of a vase, combined weight of weighable silver 205 gms

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TEA-CADDY TOGETHER WITH A BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY WRITING SLOPE (2)The tea-caddy with three pewter canisters, 21.5cm wide; 12.5cm high; the 19th writing box, 35cm wide; 12cm high

A GEORGE III SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL CADDY SPOONColeridge Collection, Circa 1800Marker’s mark of Matthew Linwood, Birmingham, with shaped shell bowl, 8.5cm wideProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge CollectionAcquired from Mary CookeAntiques, 12A Kensington Church Street, 10 July 1996. Condition Report:Mark to back of handle rubbed. Marks, wear and scratches consistent with age. 

A REGENCY KINGWOOD BANDED MAHOGANY TEA CADDY30cm wide; 15cm, deep; 18cm high

A SILVER MOUNTED RECTANGULAR PHOTOGRAPH FRAME AND FOREIGN AND PLATED WARES (QTY)Comprising; a rectangular Sheffield plated inkstand, fitted with three square glass bottles, an Asian semi-circular hinge lidded tea caddy, with a figure terminal to the lid, a toastrack, a napkin ring, a glass sugar caster, a pair of spoons, decorated in the Asian taste, possibly Japanese, a pair of plated fiddle pattern sauce ladles and a quantity of further flatwareThe inkstand, one bottle badly cracked, otherwise the undersides are rather worn, length 17cm.  The plating to the bottle mounts and stands are rather worn.Plating to taostrack is rather worn.The Asian tea caddy looks to be plated, there is some corrosion within, height of caddy excluding finial 7.3cmRemaining items in good condition and would benefit from cleaningThe pair of Asian spoons are not marked, length of spoon 20cm

SILVER AND SILVER MOUNTED WARES (4)Comprising; a cut cornered rectangular lidded tea caddy, London 1915, an octagonal mustard pot, with pierced decoration, Birmingham 1896, a teaspoon and a candlestick, Birmingham 1911 (loaded), combined weight of the first three items 237 gms

A VICTORIAN SILVER MUG AND FIVE FURTHER ITEMS (6)The mug having embossed decoration, London 1858, also an oval hinge lidded box, the hallmark rubbed, a smaller silver box, Birmingham 1898 and a caddy spoon, having a shell form bowl, probably London 1794, combined weight 291 gms, also an Asian box, decorated with animals and a plated hexagonal box and cover, raised on three feet

PAIR OF LONDON SILVER CADDY SPOONS

A FRENCH BRASS MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEHENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with perched parrot H.J. trademark for Henri Jacot to centre and numbered 15188 to the lower left corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands, the bevel-glazed corniche type case of Mignonette No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass and caddy moulded uprights, on cavetto moulded skirt base.7.5cm (3ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Henri Jacot is recorded Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and come in three sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition and fully-wound. The escapement is tarnished and appears undamaged but is 'sticking' most likely due to gummed-up lubrication. A gentle clean/service is probably all that is required to get the timepiece running. The dial has a hairline crack through the centre and another small crack across the top right-hand corner. The case is in fine condition with no visible damage to the glasses and only a couple of very light scuffs/bumps to the brass.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE SWISS GILT BRASS MINUTE-REPEATING MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECERETAILED BY J.W. BENSON LIMITED, LONDON, CIRCA 1900The rectangular frosted silvered eight-day two-in-one single going barrel movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the repeat train sounding the hour on the larger of two gongs before ting-tang quarters and finally the minutes passed after the last quarter on the smaller gong, the backplate with visible winding clicks and take-off work for driving the repeat mechanism, with circular trademark RTP monogram to left hand margin opposing stamped BREV (Swiss cross) DER and number 14007 to right hand margin, the rectangular cream enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt spade hands over retailer's signature J.W. BENSON LTD, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON, and SWISS MADE, the frosted gilt anglaise variant bevel-glazed bowfronted case of Mignonette No. 2 size with hinged looped carrying handle over rectangular top glass and curved-front caddy-moulded cornice inset with a reeded band, with fluted Corinthian columns to corners and glazed rear door, on caddy moulded skirt base, the underside stamped 963; in original gilt-tooled green leather travelling/display case with winding key.The timepiece 9cm (3.5ins) high with handle down, 5.5cm (2.125ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The firm of J.W. Benson has its roots in the partnership between brothers James William and Samuel Suckley Benson which traded as watchmakers, goldsmiths and silversmiths in Cornhill, London from 1847 until 1855. James William Benson continued the business alone and opened a premises at 33 Ludgate Hill which quickly expanded to absorb number 34 as well. By the 1860's Benson was advertising his large and richly stocked shop with adjoining workshop specialising in the manufacture of clocks and watches as well as their repair. J.W. Benson exhibited at numerous international exhibitions including London 1862, Paris 1867 and subsequently at the 1885 'Invention Exhibition' where the firm unveiled its 'Patent Dust and Damp Excluding Band for Watches'. In 1872 J.W. Benson opened a shop on Bond Street; he died in 1878 however the business continued to expand under the management of his sons, Alfred and Arthur, with another shop on Ludgate Hill and steam powered factory in La Belle Sauvage yard opening in 1890.In 1879 the firm of J.W. Benson was awarded a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria and in 1889 they acquired the business of the celebrated silversmiths and goldsmiths Hunt and Roskell. The business continued well into the 20th century however their factory was lost in a bombing raid during WWII; the Bond Street store continued trading until it was taken over by Mappin and Webb during the 1980's.  Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Miniature minute-repeating carriage timepieces were developed by Swiss makers during the last decade of the 19th century, who utilised their skills as watchmakers to produce high-quality movements such as that used in the present lot. Condition Report: The movement is in fine working condition having been recently fully serviced. The dial appears free from visible damage or wear. The case is in fine condition with good strong gilding exhibiting minimal wear or discolouration. The front glass has slight chipping to the inside of three of the corners. The protective case has some wear/discolouration to the silk lining and the strap handle has a break; otherwise faults limited to slight wear to the leather most notably around the front claspTimepiece is complete with winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS CENTRE-SECONDS REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH DECORATED PLATFORMJAPY FRERES, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day two train centre-seconds movement with unusual fine scroll engraved gilt platform lever escapement incorporating shaped cocks and jewelled pivots for the pallet and escape wheel arbors and regulated by a sprung three-arm steel balance applied with three blued steel crescent-shaped 'flukes' to the rim, the backpate stamped with central oval trademark inscribed JAPY FRERES & CIE, EXPOSITION, 1855, GRANDE MED. D'HONNEUR and numbered 901 to the bottom left-hand corner and to the inside lower edge of the frontplate, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with sweep seconds and blued steel moon hands above Arabic alarm setting dial to the lower margin, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass set into a surround finely engraved with foliate scrollwork, with cavetto cornice mouldings, panel-decorated caddy moulded uprights and hinged glazed door to rear, on cavetto moulded skirt base further engraved with fine floral scrollwork.15.5cm (6.125ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The firm of Japy Freres et Cie was founded by Frederick Japy in 1774 who set-up a modest workshop in Montbeliard as a watch and machine tool maker. Japy expanded his business rapidly and by 1804, the year he was awarded the Legion d Honneur by Napoleon (in recognition for his Brevets in horological machinery), he employed 300 people at his manufactory in Beaucourt. From 1806, he took five of his sons into partnership and the firm expanded adding buildings at Badevel and La Feschotte amongst others to become one of the largest makers of clocks in Europe. The business continued into the Twentieth century but during the inter-war period went into decline and is thought to have finally wound-up in around 1840. A detailed history of Japy Freres et Cie is provided in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development chapter VI pages 133-48. The unusual finely engraved platform lever escapement fitted to the current lot can be directly compared to that on a Swiss petit-sonnerie striking giant calendar carriage clocks sold in these rooms on Thursday 22nd March 2022 (lot 168). From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the escapement on the present clock was probably sourced from a specialist supplier working over the border from Mentbeliard in Switzerland.Condition Report: Movement is complete and in sound original condition. The escapement appears undamaged however is somewhat dirty/gummed-up hence will only beat for a second or so when encouraged. The strike train is fully operational including the repeat button however the rack is 'sticking' hence does not always count the correct hours; a gentle clean/service will no doubt bring the clock into fully working condition, (the alarm is in working order). The dial appears free from visible damage. The case is generally in fine condition with good string gilding exhibiting minimal wear or discolouration. The front glass has a small scratch and a tiny chip to the lower right corner; the right-hand glass has similar chips to both lower corners and the rear glass has slight chipping to the lower right corner.There is no winding key present.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A SWISS ENGRAVED GILT BRASS CENTRE-SECONDS REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK UNSIGNED, MID 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day two train centre-seconds movement with frosted gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate applied with visible strikework and numbered 685 to lower edge, the octagonal white enamel Roman numeral dial with sweep centre seconds, Arabic quarter numerals beyond the minute track and blued steel trefoil hands, set into a rectangular gilt mask decorated with 'button' turnings within dot-line trellis designs and incorporating subsidiary Arabic alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed obis type case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass set into a surround engraved with foliate scrollwork incorporating repeat plunger to the rear, with wavy dotted-line decorated cavetto cornice mouldings and conforming caddy moulded uprights, hinged glazed door to rear and on cavetto moulded skirt base further engraved with floral scrollwork.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The alarm is operational but the setting hand is currently out-of-sync. The dial is in fine condition with faults limited to a crack to the alarm setting dial. Case is in fine condition with no visible chips to the glasses and with good strong gilding exhibiting no noticeable wear and with good clear engraving.Clock is complete with a winding/setting key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A SWISS LACQUERED BRASS CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT MOONPHASE AND ALARML'EPEE, DELEMONT, FOR RETAIL BY MATTHEW NORMAN, LONDON, LATE 20th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gilt eleven-jewel movement striking the hours on a coiled gong and with alarm sounding on the same gong, the going train with gilt platform lever escapement regulated b sprung monometallic balance, the backplate inscribed 11 Eleven Jewels, Unadjusted, Swiss Made over Matthew Norman, London, 1781 to centre, the rectangular white Roman numeral dial with rolling moonphase annotated for the lunar month to upper margin and retail signature MATTHEW NORMAN to the textured centre, with blued steel moon hands over central subsidiary alarm dial flanked by day-of-the-week and date-of-the-month calendar dials, the corniche type case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, cavetto cornice and caddy-moulded uprights, on conforming skirt base with rounded angles.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. The Swiss clockmaking firm L'Epee was established in 1839 by Auguste L'Epee as a manufacturer of musical boxes and horological products. During the 1850's L'Epee specialised in the production of platform escapements and obtained many patents for refinements such as 'anti-knocking' and 'auto-starting' as well as for a design of constant force escapement. In 1889 the firm had expanded to the extent that 200,000 escapements were sold that year they were also awarded numerous gold medals at various international exhibitions for their work including Paris 1889 and 1900, Vienna 1892 and Hanoi 1902. During the 20th century L'Epee diversified to supply precision timing instruments for industry. L'Epee re-entered the 'luxury' market in the mid 1970's launching a range of carriage and other small timepieces as well as supplying Concorde with cabin clocks. In 1994 they revealed the 'Giant Regulator' which, measuring 2.2 metres high and weighing 1.2 tons, entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest timepiece in the world. In 2008 L'Epee was became part of Swiza SA and continues to produce high quality classic carriage clocks and contemporary timepieces (many of which contain complications such as Perpetual calendars and tourbillons) to this day.Condition Report: Movement is complete and all-original. The going train will just about run, and the strike train operates but very lazily, this is due to the mechanism now being a little dry/sticky hence a gentle service/lubrication is required. The alarm requires a new spring otherwise is in good order. There is no visible damage to the dial and all functions appears to be connected hence will most likely be operational once the movement has been serviced. The case has overall tarnishing/discolouration but appears undamaged with no visible chips to the glasses.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK IN ONE-PIECE CASEJAPY FRERES, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURY The eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with oval trademark JAPY FRERES & CIE, EXPOSITION, 1853, GRANDE, MED. D'HONNEUR over serial number 2054, the recatangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands, the satin gilt one-piece caddy-moulded case with hinged carrying handle and cavetto moulded skirt base engraved with initials M. J. to front.13cm (5ins) high excluding handle, 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. Provenance: The estate of Lawrance Hurst. The firm of Japy Freres et Cie was founded by Frederick Japy in 1774 who set-up a modest workshop in Montbeliard as a watch and machine tool maker. Japy expanded his business rapidly and by 1804, the year he was awarded the Legion d Honneur by Napoleon (in recognition for his Brevets in horological machinery), he employed 300 people at his manufactory in Beaucourt. From 1806, he took five of his sons into partnership and the firm expanded adding buildings at Badevel and La Feschotte amongst others to become one of the largest makers of clocks in Europe. The business continued into the Twentieth century but during the inter-war period went into decline and is thought to have finally wound-up in around 1840. A detailed history of Japy Freres et Cie is provided in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development chapter VI pages 133-48. 

Y A VIENNESE ROSEWOOD GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING 'DACHLUHR' REGULATOR WALL CLOCK THE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR NED BARWITZIUS, VIENNA, CIRCA 1830The four pillar triple train eight-day movement with shallow-arch plates, deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted T-shaped pallets, fine beat adjustment to crutch and regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wooden shaft, the quarter train sounding on the smaller of the pair of graduated gongs positioned behind the movement on a Y-shaped brass stand indistinctly stamped ...MILLER & SONN followed by the hour train sounding the last hour on the larger of the two, the 6.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Ned Barwitzius, IN WIEN to centre with pierced steel hands within alternating cartouche cast brass bezel, in a rosewood five-light case with box-line edged canted shallow break-arch cornice over conforming arch-glazed front door incorporating architectural line details to the upper section, the sides with short over long rectangular windows and the ogee-shaped base with canted waist moulding edged in boxwood.92cm (40.25ins) high, 29.5cm (11.5ins) wide,13cm (5ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement will require setting-up in the case however this should not prove problematic. The dial would appear to have been restored hence there are no visible faults. The backboard of the case has two small filled slots adjacent to the present movement support brackets which suggest that the present movement and dial are probably not original to the case (although the fit and match is very good). The case is generally in sound condition however the lower section (that forms the base of the case complete with the inverted caddy) is loose in its joints hence needs securing (gluing). The case also shows some very slight movement/warping to both sides otherwise faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes.Clock is complete with pendulum, three weights and a winder; weights have some minor denting to the brass casings. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD DROP-DIAL FUSEE WALL TIMEPIECEJ. KELLY, BRISTOL, MID 19th CENTURYThe four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and tapered plates, the 10 inch cream painted convex Roman numeral dial inscribed J. KELLY, BRISTOL to centre and with blued steel hands, set behind hinged convex-glazed caddy-moulded cast brass bezel within an octagonal surround inlaid with segment panels decorated with brass foliate scrolls and secured with pegs to the case, the drop trunk with door to right hand side and fan-shaped ears over brass rosette and line bordered shaped lenticle and conforming surround to the quarter-round base centred with a downward-hinged curved pendulum access flap.61cm (24ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. A J. Kelly is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Bristol circa 1856. 

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL TRAIN STATION WALL TIMEPIECE THWAITES AND REED, LONDON, FOR THE NORTH LONDON RAILWAY, CIRCA 1879The rectangular four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and stamped T R for Thwaites and Reed over serial number 14427 to front plate, the 12 inch cream painted Roman numeral dial signed THWAITES & REED, CLERKENWELL beneath inscription N.L.R'Y. to centre and with steel spade hands (the rear also inscribed in pencil L.M.S.R., 13689), set behind hinged bevel-glazed caddy-moulded cast brass bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, with caddy-turned dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating doors to both sides, the lower left hand side panel stamped N.L.R'Y and the backboard 13689, the curved underside incorporating pendulum access flap.37cm (14.5ins) diameter, 15cm (6ins) deep. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. In 1808 John Thwaites entered into partnership with George Jeremiah Reed which continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. John Thwaites, both whilst working alone or in partnership with George Reed, became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail, or signed by him/themselves. Approximate dates of manufacture for clocks by Thwaites can be obtained from a list published in Rose, Ronald E. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS, (as Appendix III, page 239). From this list a date of around 1879 is suggested for the current lot. The North London Railway was established around 1850 with lines connecting the northern suburbs of London with the East and West India Docks using the route now utilised for much of the overground stretch of the London Overground's North London Line; other disused N.L.R. lines have also been revived as part of the Docklands Light Railway. In 1909 management of the line was merged with that of the London and North Western Railway with both subsequently becoming part of the L.M.S. network in 1923.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The dial retains what appears to be old surface with some rubbing and wear to the black of the numerals and light ring marks where the dial feet are attached. The cast bezel in in good condition although the hinge appears to have been re-attached with solder and the pivoted securing latch (applied to the rear of the surround) is a replacement. The wooden surround has historic cracks and repairs including some filling around the clasp area however is structurally sound. The box case is in sound condition however the curved underside appears to have been re-veneered; this veneer is now lifting hence has cracks and losses. Faults are otherwise limited to shrinkage, bumps and scuffs commensurate with a fairly hard life as a station timepiece. The right hand side door is applied with a label for Ian Lyman from whom the vendor acquired the timepiece.Timepiece has pendulum, winder and case key (all non-original). Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY CASED CUFF PATTERN MONOCULAR MICROSCOPEJOHN CUFF, LONDON, MID 18th CENTURYThe body tube with stepped moulded shuttered eyepiece over ogee waist and objective tube incorporating marks for six positions on an exponential scale numbered 1 to 6, supported via a tapered collar set in a ring attached to a vertical slide moving against the fixed limb upright marked with six further positions for the respective objectives also numbered 1 to 6, with collar clamp to enable initial positioning and fine screw for focus adjustment, the concave-sided cruciform stage with central aperture fitted with a collar and slider clips to underside and with sockets for the various tools to two of the arms, the centre signed J. Cuff Maker LONDON, the base with socket and scroll-shaped bracket support over a shaped horizontal plate applied with a pivoted concave mirror assembly beneath the stage, the whole mounted on an ebonised cavetto moulded plinth incorporating drawer to front containing three (out of six) objectives numbered 2, 3 and 6, pivoted condenser lens, forceps, slider collar, specimen capsule and seven bone sliders, with original obelisk-shaped case with hinged brass carrying handle to the ogee-turned domed surmount over caddy moulded angles, the front with door opening to reveal internal apron drawer containing additional accessories including a brass frog plate and a bone cylinder containing mica slider inserts.The box 44cm (17.25ins) high with handle down, 21cm (8.25ins) square at the base. John Cuff is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as an optician and maker of optical instruments, microscopes, mathematical and philosophical instruments working in London 1731-70. Clifton notes that from 1737 until 1757 he was trading as a maker of 'Reflecting Microscopes and Spectacles against Sergeant's Inn Gate in Fleet Street', then 1757-58 at 'Double Microscope, three Pair of Golden Spectacles & Hadley's Quadrant opposite Salisbury Court in Fleet Street' and finally in 1764 at 'Strand, London'. The design of the present instrument came about through John Cuff's close association with the natural philosopher Henry Baker (1698-1774) whose frustration with the limitations of the Culpeper microscope identified the need for a new and improved instrument. In response to this in 1744 Cuff developed his 'new-constructed Double Microscope' which afforded 'improved accessibility for hand manipulation of the specimen by the microscopist'. Although his design proved very popular John Cuff was unable to make enough money to sustain his business hence he was declared bankrupt in 1750. A major contributing factor to him going out of business was strong competition from the eminent instrument maker, Benjamin Martin, who set-up shop next door to Cuff in Fleet Street. The demand for Cuff's microscope was subsequently mostly satisfied by Peter Dollond, who continued producing instruments to this design well into the second half of the century. 

A GEORGE III STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY MINIATURE EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE TIMEPIECETHE DIAL BEARING A SIGNATURE FOR THOMAS TOMPION, CIRCA 1900 The four pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates and anchor escapement regulated by 16.5 inch lenticular bob pendulum, the 6 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, blued steel scroll hands and winged cherub mask spandrels to angles, beneath arch centred with a circular convex boss engraved Tompion, London, in a case well executed in the Chippendale style with rocaille shell centred scroll pediment over acanthus carved scooped angles to frieze, ogee break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by Corinthian pilasters to the canted front angles of the hood, the trunk with dentil cavetto throat moulding and Chinese lattice blind fretwork frieze over shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by fluted canted angles, the tall plinth base with leaf-carved top mouldings and Gillows style applied panel mouldings to front, over generous ogee bracket feet with leaf carved apron between.158cm (62.25ins) high, 30cm (11.75ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. 

A GEORGE III SCUMBLED PINE HOODED WALL TIMEPIECE WITH ALARMJOHN UFFINGTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1770The posted movement with verge escapement incorporating sprung inserts to the pallets regulated by short bob pendulum, the alarm mechanism mounted on the inside of the brass backplate with verge crownwheel and vertically pivoted hammer sounding on the inside of a bell set above movement, the frame with square section corner posts riveted to both the top and bottom plates, the 7.25 inch brass break-arch dial with Arabic numeral alarm setting disc within engraved Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch signed Jn'o: Uffington, LONDON to centre flanked by conforming mounts, the case finished to resemble mahogany with concave sided 'pagoda' superstructure over break-arch cavetto moulded cornice and hinged glazed front with caddy moulded front angles, the sides with rectangular windows, over shaped front apron flanked by bracket supports incorporating concave over ogee-shaped profiles and with shaped break-arch aperture to the backboard between. 63.5cm (25ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Notes provided by the vendor lists John Uffington as born in 1710 and apprenticed in 1727 gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1739. In 1790 he is listed as working from 53 Bunhill Row, Middlesex. John Uffington died in 1797 and was buried in the Bunhill Fields Burial Ground; his two wives and grandchildren are also mentioned on his headstone. A photocopy of his will is included with the current lot.The current lot is a particularly honest survivor which would have most likely been provided for 'backstairs' use in a larger house. The spring inserts to the pallets may have been intended to dampen the sound of the escapement so that it does not intrude on the sleep of the servant household, whilst the alarm would serve to wake them at the start of each working day. 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASETHOMAS BULLOCK, BATH, CIRCA 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and unusual shaped arched calendar aperture to the coastal view engraved centre depicting a square-rigged ship passing a lighthouse, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Tho's, Bullock, BA,TH to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial and celestial globe decorated lunettes beneath leafy scroll engraved curved scale calibrated for THE, MOONS, AGE to the upper margin, the case with ogee geometric key moulded cornice over break-arch glazed hinged front applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with small rectangular windows and quarter columns applied against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over caddy moulded shaped-top door, on plinth base with ogee upper moulding and conforming skirt incorporating integral bracket feet.216cm (85ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Thomas Bullock is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as working in Bath 1764-1773.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put into long-term use. The mechanism appears all original with visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in clean condition with the plate showing light to moderate wear to the engraved decoration through previous repolishing; there are a few spots of discoloration to both the brass and the silvered finishes. The moon disc is in good condition having had some re-touching done in the past; it is connected to the movement hence is operational. The hour hand is a well-made replacement and the minute hand has been repaired. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests on the cheek uprights of the case at the correct level. This, coupled by the fact that the case is essentially a 'textbook' example of the Bristol/Bath type, would indicate that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition. The top board to the hood has been replaced and the trunk door has a crack running from top to bottom (probably a repaired break in the panel). The trunk door retains its original hinges, the lock is a replacement. The front lower left hand corner of the plinth bas has a veneer patch repair and the sides have horizontal veneer cracks. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, two lead weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHOMAS JENKINSON, SANDWICH, CIRCA 1730The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the richly matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Thomas, Jenkinson, Sand:,wich to lower edge, with pierced steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a case with architectural moulded cornice and plain frieze over hinged glazed front applied with Solomonic twist-turned three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and plain quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over caddy moulded rectangular door fronted with quartered veneers within crossbanded borders, on conforming plinth base with concave upper moulding and plain skirt.218cm (86ins) high, 49.5cm (19.5ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep at the cornice. Thomas Jenkinson is listed in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being recorded by Michael Person as born around 1656 and apprenticed in 1711 to Joseph Booth of Sandwich, Kent. Jenkinson gained his freedom in 1719, was married to Sarah Bing in 1723 and worked in Sandwich until his death in 1755.  Condition Report: Movement is in relatively dirty condition but appears to be essentially all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial again is a little dirty with some oxidation and discolouration to the finishes however appears to be all-original, except for the hands, and in good condition. The movement retains what is probably its original seatboard which rests on blocks around ¾ of an inch thick applied to the top of the cheek uprights. This would suggest that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case although they would appear to be well suited. The case is generally in sound condition. The hood appears to be free from significant faults. The trunk has some warping to the frame around the trunk door aperture otherwise is presentable albeit a bit dirty/neglected in appearance. The backboard is probably a replacement and the base has been restored/rebuilt with well-matched veneers. Overall a nice decorative example which would benefit from a clean/service and a freshening-up of the finish to the case. Clock has pendulum, case key, a pair of brass cased weights but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN IRISH MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECETHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR HUG, DUBLIN, MID 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement for regulation by lenticular bob pendulum and shouldered plates, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Hug, Dublin to centre and with unusual pierced steel hands, set behind hinged bevel-glazed caddy-moulded cast brass bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, with rosewood veneered surround inlaid with eight mother-of-pearl foliate scroll decorated marquetry panels, secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side and rectangular aperture to the rosewood veneered drop trunk inlaid with conforming mother-of-pearl panels and with pendulum access flap to the curved underside, the interior of the case with applied paper labels for GANTER BROTHERS..., 63 Sth, Great George's St., Dublin...50cm (19.75ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. 

A RARE MAHOGANY FUSEE WALL DIAL TIMEPIECE WITH EIGHT-INCH PAINTED WOODEN DIALTHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR THOMAS BRYANT, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and slightly tapered plates, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex wooden dial inscribed Tho.s Bryant, LONDON to centre and with scroll-pierced blued steel hands set behind hinged convex glazed cavetto-moulded bead-cast brass bezel, with caddy-turned dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to both sides and pendulum access flap to the curved underside (dial finish restored).25cm (9.75ins) diameter, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. Two makers with the name Thomas Bryant are recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London during the early 19th century. The first gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1773 and dying in 1815; the second recorded as apprenticed in 1801.Condition Report: Movement is complete and in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The fusee pivot has noticeable re-bushing and the backplate has patchy discolouration from handling. The dial and wooden surround are turned from a single piece of mahogany which appears to have genuine age hence we are of the opinion that the timepiece is 'of the period'. The dial finish has been refreshed however the presence of slight crazing to the surface would suggest that the cream ground has genuine age but has been cleaned and retouched in places. The signature has been restored - with this in mind we cannot offer any categorical assurances that the timepiece is by Bryant but we have no other reason to doubt the name. The bezel and surround are in good original condition with only one small shrinkage crack near the keyhole and retaining the original lock set beneath a shaped wooden pad applied to the rear. One of the box securing batons has had the upper screw fixing point re-positioned slightly otherwise all appear original and essentially undisturbed. The box is in sound original condition; the veneers around the aperture to the curved base may have been replaced and the sides have had a series of pins driven in along the lower edge to further secure the base otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winding key and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE BURR WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR JOHN KIRTON, EARLY 18th CENTURYThe five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square bras dial with ringed winding holes elaborate herringbone, foliate scroll and basket of flowers border-engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised basket-hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced steel hands and cast gilt brass twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels to angles beneath and added arch centred with a herringbone border engraved silvered boss inscribed John Kirton, London flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with generous architectural cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular brass grille sound frets and conforming quarter columns applied against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with concave throat over 42 inch rectangular door fronted with fine book-matched burr veneers within a herringbone border, the sides with twin herringbone panels within crossbanded borders, the base with ogee top mouldings over conforming burr-veneered fascia and moulded skirt.225cm (88.5ins) high, 53cm (21ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. A John Kirton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1696 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1706.Condition Report: Movement is in very dirty non running condition however appears complete (except for one pulley) and fundamentally original with some historic repairs replacements only. The dial has added arch and a casting crack/fault towards the lower right-hand corner otherwise appears to be in sound original condition with old surface showing discolouration and tarnishing. The movement and dial are fitted with an old seatboard however this rests on blocks applied to the cheek uprights of the case; this detail coupled with the added arch to the dial indicates that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition with good solid original structure. The hood has replaced lip above the top mouldings and top board (probably originally had a caddy superstructure). The upper quadrants above the arch of the dial probably originally had fretwork hence present veneers are most likely later. The hood door is loose hence will become detached form the right hand column when opened (just requires re-gluing) and the fillet mouldings to the arch are missing (arch also has repaired break). The trunk door retains original locks and hinges and is generally in good condition. The base appears original except for the skirt. Otherwise case is in very good original condition with faults limited to relatively minor age related, bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and a few minor veneer repairs.Clock has pendulum, two weights, case key but no winder (a pulley is also missing). Condition Report Disclaimer

A MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY JOHN BUSHMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1720, THE CASE LATERThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar 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 outer minute track, with pierced steel hands and female mask centred scroll-pierced spandrels to angles, beneath arch centred with a silvered boss engraved John, Bushman, London flanked by dolphin cast mounts, now in a Victorian flame figured mahogany case with swan neck pediment over hinged break-arch glazed front flanked by free-standing baluster turned uprights, the trunk with concave throat moulding over short rectangular caddy moulded door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding and shallow moulded skirt.211cm (83ins) high excluding finial; 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. John Bushman (Buschmann) is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain as a `High German` watchmaker born circa 1661 and made brother of the Clockmaker`s Company in September 1692. He married Mary Wyatt in the Parish of St. Margaret, Westminster in December 1690, was made an Assistant of the Clockmaker`s Company in 1720 and was believed to be working until 1722. Baillie records that he was born in Hagen, Germany. From this is possible that he was related to the Buschmann dynasty of clockmakers who worked from Augsburg throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.  

A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE WALL DIAL TIMEPIECEBARWISE, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The four generous knopped pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and ogee-shouldered rectangular plates stamped 5586 to the lower edge of the frontplate, the 12 inch circular silvered brass dial signed Barwise, LONDON to centre and with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged glazed cavetto-moulded cast brass bezel, with caddy-turned dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating doors to both sides and pendulum access flap to the curved underside.36cm (14.25ins) diameter, 15cm (6ins) deep. The life of John Barwise and his family are outlined by A.D. Stewart in his article Barwise & Sons: Watchmakers to the King. A brief history of family and firm published in the March 2014 issue of ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY (Vol IIIV No. 1 pages 621-34). Stewart notes that John Barwise was born into a clockmaking family in Cockermouth, Cumberland in around 1756. By 1780 he had moved to London where he opened a watch retailing business. Ten years later he married Elizabeth Weston with his address being recorded as 29 St. Martin's Lane where he remained until his death in 1820. Of their eleven children two (possibly three) died in infancy and two, John II (born 1795) and Weston (born 1793), subsequently joined their father in the family business. In 1800, such was his success, John Barwise I purchased a second house in Dulwich. In 1805 John Barwise I was one of the fifteen watchmakers appointed by The Board of Longitude to adjudicate in the dispute between John Arnold and Thomas Earnshaw regarding 'the respective merits of their chronometers'. On the 14th February 1811 Barwise was the victim of five highwayman who relieved him of a 'gold watch, greatcoat, and a guinea-and-a-half in cash' whilst en-route from Camberwell to Dulwich. This unfortunate occurrence may well have tempered Barwise's enthusiasm for his house in Dulwich as records indicate it was rented out to tenants by 1813. In around 1816 his sons, John II (who had just turned 21) and Weston, joined him in partnership with the business then becoming 'Barwise & Sons'. Shortly afterwards (probably in 1820) the firm obtained the Royal Warrant as watchmakers to King George IV. John Barwise senior died in 1820; by this time he was a wealthy man leaving two properties and substantial investments to his widow and children. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Dial has overall mellowing/light rubbing to the silvered finish and some minor surfaces scratches otherwise is in fine condition with good clear engraving. The hands have some light surface rusting otherwise are in good condition. The cast brass bezel is in good original condition retaining old lacquered surface. The hinge is undamaged however the lock is no longer present and has been substituted by a hook engaging with the keyhole to act as a clasp.The turned wooden dial surround has a small filled crack next to the lock and a historic slip of timber applied to the surface behind at that point. The hinge side also has a similar slip of wood applied to the rear of the surround to provide additional purchase for the hinge securing screws.The rear box appears to be in good original condition with faults limited to shrinkage cracks to the curved underside, a small veneer patch repair to the corner of one of the side doors and overall relatively light bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and bruising commensurate with age and use. The base flap is lacking its lock.Timepiece has a pendulum and good a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH EIGHT-INCH DIALTHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR FRENCH, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 8 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed FRENCH, Royal Exchange, LONDON to centre and with steel fleur-de-lys hands, set behind hinged glazed moulded cast brass bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, with caddy-turned dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side and flame veneered fascia to the drop-trunk fitted with pendulum access flap to the curved underside.33cm (13ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Santiago James Moore French is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Royal Exchange and Sweetings Alley, London circa 1810-40 whilst a William French is recorded in Britten F.J. Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers as working from 9 Royal Exchange circa 1850.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial retains old surface however the black numerals and signature have been 'strengthened'/retouched; there is also some very slight retouching around the winding hole. The bezel is in fine condition. The case is also in fine condition with faults very much limited to slight historic bumps, scratches, and shrinkage.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y AN IMPRESSIVE GEORGE IV BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETFRENCH, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the movement backplate beneath bold engraved signature French, Royal Exchangel, London to centre, the 9 inch slightly convex cream painted Roman numeral dial signed French, Royal Exchange, LONDON to centre, with minute track to outer margin and steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex-glazed caddy-moulded cast brass bezel, the case with large gilt brass pineapple finial to the transverse scroll-shaped crest surmounting the ogee gothic-arch outline superstructure applied with brass strung ebony band to upper edges, flanked by obelisk finials capped with further pineapple finials over front decorated with stylised foliate trails to pediment and lower quadrants, flanked by inset gilt brass free-standing Corinthian columns to front angles over apron panel inlaid with opposing lyre motifs, the sides with brass repousse cornucopiae ring handles over rectangular brass gothic tracery sound frets, the rear with demi-lune over rectangular glazed arched door set within the frame of the case, on skirt base inlaid with stylised leaf decorated panel to fascia over ball feet; the wall bracket with conforming inlaid decoration to the front of the table and to the down-curved square-section tapered support.The clock 79cm (31ins) high; the clock and wall bracket 105cm (39.5ins) high, 39cm (15.5ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep overall. Santiago James Moore French is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Royal Exchange and Sweetings Alley, London circa 1810-40.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement rests on its original seatboard and is the movement and dial are definitely original to the case. The dial retains old surface but the black numerals and script have been retouched and the dial and has been cleaned/freshened-up. The case is in fine original condition with no significant faults; blemishes are very much limited to slight veneer shrinkage and a few light bumps and scuffs. The colour/finish is perhaps a little faded/dry hence would probably benefit from a polish. The bracket is original to the clock and is in similar condition albeit of slightly darker colour and some slight unevenness to the polish/finish.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A IMPRESSIVE GEORGE III GILT MOUNTED MAHOGANY TWELVE-TUNE MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK OF LARGE PROPORTIONSEARDLEY NORTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1780The massive eleven pillar triple chain fusee movement playing a choice of twelve tunes via a 14 inch pinned cylinder on thirteen bells with sixteen hammers transversely mounted across the top of the mechanism, before sounding the hour on a further larger bell vertically mounted between the T-shaped plates each measuring 11 inches high by 18.75 inches wide at the projections, the going train with deadbeat escapement incorporating pallets visible through an arched slot cut into the backplate and regulated by 11.75 inch lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast applied just below the signature Eardley Norton London, scribed within a rococo scroll-bordered cartouche within fine rococo scroll engraving covering the entire backplate and incorporating number 1022 stamped to the right hand projection, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial applied with circular slightly convex fired white enamel Roman numeral hour disc signed EARDLEY NORTON, LONDON to centre within inner concentric calendar and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced steel hands and generous rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch applied with a further enamel plate incorporating subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT and CHIME/NOT CHIME selection dials set within fine gilt painted stylised neo-classical scrollwork infill and the upper margin with tune selection panels inscribed MINUET five times, MARCH three times, GAVOT, AIR, DANCE and HORNPIPE, the substantial gilt brass mounted mahogany case with generous pineapple finial over concave-sided platform fronted with a fine scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass fret over drapery swag decorated upstand, with slender cushion-capped cavetto cornice and break-arch glazed front door bordered with brass fillet mouldings to the dial aperture and with conforming engraved gilt brass sound frets to the upper quadrants, the front angles with substantial brass stop-fluted Ionic columns with gilt caps and bases and the sides with large hinged carrying handles over rectangular panels bordered with complex mouldings and inset with brass fillet-edged arch-glazed apertures (the right hand side opening to access the movement), the rear with matching frets to the concave sided upstand and upper quadrants of the break-arch glazed door flanked by caddy moulded angles, on substantial ogee moulded skirt base applied with musical trophy centred gilt drapery swag mount to front over generous acanthus decorated bracket feet.96.5 (38ins) high, 66.5cm (26.25ins) wide, 37.5cm (14.75ins) deep. Eardley Norton was thought to have been born into a farming family from Rigsby, Lincolnshire, however he was apprenticed as a clockmaker 25 May 1743 to Robert Dawson of Alford. Latterly he moved to London where he is listed as working at 49 St. John's Street, Clerkenwell between 1760 and 1794. He was member of the Clockmakers' Company being freed in 1770 and remained a member until his death in 1792. He applied for a patent for a new type of striking mechanism for both clocks and watches on 31 August 1771. Norton enjoyed Royal patronage being perhaps best known for his silver mounted four-dial astronomical clock (made in collaboration with James Ferguson F.R.S.) commissioned by George III for Buckingham House (later Palace) which still remains in the Royal Collection (RCIN 30432). He married Mary Swinnerton of Oswestry and later retired to Stonegrove House (no longer existing), Little Stanmore, Middlesex, in the parish of Whitchurch. On his death, his business was taken over by the partnership of Gravell and Tolkien. He is buried at St. Lawrence's church in Little Stanmore. A related (albeit smaller) musical movement is illustrated and discussed in Ord-Hume, Arthur W.J.G. The MUSICAL CLOCK on pages 250-51 (plate XII/10) where it is noted that Eardley Norton was one of a small number of makers who utilised the 'carriage-change system' to select tunes whereby the entire bell and hammer assembly is moved along the barrel by a leaf spring, rather than the usual arrangement where the barrel being is shunted along beneath the hammers. The 'carriage-change system' was perhaps first used by Roger Dunster and then by John Ellicott junior and provincial makers such as John Taylor of Ashton.The impressive size and quality of the current lot would suggest that it was a one-off commission no doubt for a very wealthy client as a centrepiece for an important interior. Condition Report: Movement is complete and is in clean fully-working condition including the tune selection and chime/silent and strike/silent selection dials. The movement appears to be in its original format with no visible evidence of alteration however we are aware that work has been done hence it is likely that the musical work (train, barrel and hammer assembly/carousel) have been largely re-instated but to their exact original configuration/specification. Any work that has been done has been executed to the highest standard.The dial presents as in immaculate condition but again it is likely that the enamel panels have had some restoration undertaken (again to the highest standard).The movement and dial are original to the case which is in fine condition having been cosmetically restored. The cast pineapple finial and post are most likely additions and the slender cavetto mouldings bordering the top edge of the upstand have been replaced on both sides. The mask around the dial has had a repair (insert) to the right-hand side upright (behind the veneer overlap) however the size, arch profile etc of the aperture appears to be original hence this repair is not indicative of alteration (or suggestive that the movement and dial are not original to the case). The glazed dial aperture is about 1 inch larger than the mask aperture but this would appear to be an original feature. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor shrinkage, a few small veneer patch repairs, re-gluing of joints and replacements to some of the small lesser mouldings; and other minor bumps, scuffs and blemishes commensurate with age.Generally a very impressive fully operational example fully restored clean condition and is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH TIDAL INDICATION AND MOONPHASE WILLIAM TARLETON, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1775The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with break-arch plates and escapement offset to the right fitted with cranked crutch to provide impulse to the seconds pendulum suspended at the centre, the 14 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary calendar and seconds dials set beside each other to the upper part of the foliate scroll engraved silvered centre with further dial annotated HIGH/LOW and with curved sector revealing painted scenes of changing coastal views, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and geometric border to outer edge, with pierced steel hands and applied cast rococo scroll spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating sunburst and delineated terrestrial globe engraved lunettes beneath disc annotated for the age of the moon and times of high water to outer edge, the upper margin of the arch boldly engraved with simulated scroll signed WILL'M TARLETON LIVERPOOL, the case with swan neck pediment joined by an arch at the centre and with satinwood panel infill over hinged break-arch glazed dial aperture applied with fluted half columns to stiles flanked by free-standing Doric columns to front angles and with further conforming half columns set to the sides at the rear, the trunk with unusual satinwood 'rocaille' overlay to the lip of the cavetto throat moulding over inlaid arcaded frieze and shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings and geometric panel border inlay to fascia flanked by canted angles, on shallow moulded skirt with squat ogee bracket feet.237.5cm (93.5ins) high excluding finial, 58cm (22.75ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. William Tarleton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'watch-maker of repute' working in Liverpool 1763-1807. In 1798 Tarleton's business was taken-on by his son-in-law Robert Roskell, who went on to establish one of the most important watchmaking workshops of the 19th century.The dial of the current lot is unusual in that it incorporates a subsidiary which indicates high or low tide (both with a hand as well as a sector revealing ever changing coastal views) in addition to having tidal indications to the rolling moonphase. In order to provide space for the tidal dial (as well as a calendar dial to the centre) the maker moved the seconds dial to the right of its normal central position. Tarleton achieved this by offsetting the escapement and fitting a Hindley type cranked link to the crutch to allow the pendulum to be suspended from the centre of the back plate. In addition to the slightly unusual layout the dial is particularly well finished with fine geometric engraved border to the chapter ring and nicely detailed scroll terminals to the signature banner. The attention given to the tidal indications and the high quality finish to the dial would suggest that the present clock would have most likely been supplied to a wealthy merchant or ship owner to whom knowledge of the tides would have been important.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The pallet arbor however has an extended collet/brass sleeve suggesting that it has been broken at some point in the past and the sleeve now acts as a repair. The dial is in good original condition with all functions connected and operational. The moon disc has some slight wear and historic retouching otherwise is in very good original condition; the tidal disc is also in good original condition. The silvering has some patchy tarnishing/discolouration but otherwise is in very good condition with minimal wear to the well-executed engraving. The movement and dial rest on what appears to be the original seatboard. The uprights (cheeks) of the case would appear to be original and correct at the front (corner blocks). The rest of the cheeks are at a lower level except the rear where blocks have been applied to the inside of the backboard; thin slips have been applied to bridge the front corner blocks and those applied to the backboard onto which the movement rests. This rather unusual arrangement will cast doubt as to whether the movement and dial are original to the case hence we cannot make any assurances that the clock is not a marriage (although we would be inclined to perhaps give it the benefit of the doubt).The case is generally in sound original condition. The hood has a small loss to the chin moulding towards the rear left hand corner otherwise faults are limited to age related shrinkage and a few bumps/scuffs etc. The trunk door retains original hinges; the lock is probably an old replacement. The door panel has a very slight warp causing the bottom left corner to be forward around 10mm when the door is closed; this gap could no doubt be reduced through adjustment of the hinges. The satinwood banding to the top edge of the throat has some small losses/chips. The backboard has a thin panel applied to the inside behind the movement most likely to brace/stabilise the panel which is formed from two butt-jointed boards with the joint now having become unstuck. The colour is generally a little faded causing some patchy discolouration where surface has seen some additional colouring (most noticeable to right hand side of the trunk). The base has some noticeable horizontal movement/shrinkage cracking to the fascia otherwise is in sound original condition with faults limited to age related bumps. Scuffs etc.Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE CHARLES II/JAMES II EBONY QUARTER-REPEATING TABLE CLOCK OF KNIBB 'PHASE III' TYPE SIGNED FOR HENRY MERRIMAN BUT ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF JOSEPH KNIBB, LONDON, CIRCA 1685-90The five finned baluster-pillar fully latched twin fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum incorporating single-footed backcock and steel holdfast hook to the symmetrical scrolling tulip engraved backplate signed Henry Merriman, London in a shallow downward curve across the centre, the strike train and quarter repeat mechanism with both racks positioned against the inside of the backplate and with typical 'Knibb' scroll design sculpted steel feet to the two bell-stands, the 6.25 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the narrow outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced steel hands and gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles, the upper margin with S/N strike/silent selection and the lower margin further signed in fine tightly executed engraved script Henry Merriman London, the case with later hinged scroll cast brass carrying handle and fruiting vine spray mounts to the domed caddy superstructure now elevated on a later cavetto skirt over caddy top mouldings, the hinged front with glazed dial aperture beneath elongated lozenge aperture to the upper rail now backed with gilt brass panel and applied with vine cast mount matching those to the uprights and lower rail, the sides with conforming lozenge apertures over rectangular windows and vacant slots to the lower front corners, the rear with rectangular glazed door applied with further vine-cast mounts set within the frame of the case, on stepped ogee moulded shallow skirt base now fitted with block feet.34cm (13,25ins) high with handle down, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance: The Wrangel Family, Sweden thence by descent. Henry Merryman is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born around 1655 and apprenticed in 1667 to Richard Bowen until 1676 although he was made free of the Clockmaker's Company in February 1674/5. He took-in eleven apprentices over the period between April 1676 and December 1703 and in 1695 he is recorded as a 'servant' in working in the parish of St. Catherine Coleman. Henry Merryman signed the Clockmaker's Company oath of allegiance in 1697 however he ceased paying quarterage in 1702. Loomes further notes (under the entry for Thomas Merriman) that a Mr. Merriman received the Clockmaker's Company Charity from 1715 until December 1717; it is not known whether this was Thomas or Henry Merryman.  The movement and dial of the current lot can be directly compared (in practically every respect) with an example by Joseph Knibb, London illustrated in Garnier, Richard and Carter, Jonathan The Golden Age of English Horology, Masterpieces from The Tom Scott COLLECTION pages 368-69. Both clocks have the same layout and specification as well as the same sized plates (6.75 by 4.75 inches). The location and design of the pillars match as do the latches and the decorated bell-stands. The strike and repeat mechanisms are to the same design utilising racks for each positioned inside the backplate. Both also show evidence (in the form of slots cut into the sides of the case near the front) of having push/pull bars for the quarter repeat mechanisms (a system often used by Knibb but few other makers). In addition to being of the same dimensions the backplates are also engraved with tulip designs that follow the same layout only differing in detail with regards to the alternation of the types of bloom used. It is very clear that both backplates are engraved by the same hand which is no doubt the same individual responsible for the backplate of another almost identical clock by Joseph Knibb illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800. Other typical 'Knibb' features present in the current lot include brass hammer stops terminating with scrolls worked to match those of the bell stands, and shaped stopwork irons with sculpted pivot blocks. The dial marches Knibb's work in that the centre is devoid of calendar or false-bob apertures and the chapter ting shares the same half-hour markers, the signature across the lower edge is beautifully executed and the upper edge is equipped with an aperture for a strike/silent selection switch which, again, follows Knibb practice. The case of the current clock has seen some very noticeable but relatively minor (ie. easily reversible ) alterations, however the proportions and design of the details mirrors those of Joseph Knibb's casemaker. From Brian Loomes's research there would appear to be very little known about Henry Merryman and there are hardly any clocks by him noted. The reason for this apparent lack of output probably lies in the fact that he is listed as a 'servant' in 1695. This suggests that he was working for someone else (as a journeyman) - with his workshop undertaking part of the clockmaking process, whether it be wheel-cutting, finishing etc., rather than producing complete clocks for clients. The presence of Merryman's signature on a table clock which clearly was made by Knibb would suggest that there was some form of business relationship between the two, however there is no known evidence to support this other than the existence of the present clock.Alternatively it may be that the clock was 'bought-in' outright from Joseph Knibb by Merriman to satisfy a particular order from a client. This possibility is perhaps supported by fact that it has been consigned by a descendant of the ancient Aristocratic Baltic Wrangel family of Sweden whose roots stretch back to well before the clock was made; from this it may be appropriate to speculate that it could well have been supplied to a member of the family when new. This possibility certainly becomes more likely when the power and influence of various members of the family, such as Carl Gustave Wrangel (1613-76), is considered. If the clock was destined for an overseas client when first made it may well be that there was a short lead-in time. Therefore the acquisition of a nearly finished clock, already held in the stock of one the most prolific makers of the time, may have been the most efficient way to complete the order (especially if the recipient of the commission normally only worked as a 'servant').The Swedish aristocratic roots of the clock will almost certainly account for the slightly idiosyncratic design of the later mounts to the case which, being cast as fruiting vine sprigs, suggest Continental origins. The fact that the cosmetic alterations to the case haven't been reversed is testament to the clock's long-term family provenance. Indeed the fine state of preservation of the movement is indicative of the clock which perhaps quietly resided in the corner of a Swedish slott for most of its life. The provenance of the present clock presents a good opportunity for further research as it may well reflect the extent and breadth of the healthy export trade enjoyed by London clockmakers during the last quarter of the 17th century. Investigation into the present clock's origins can therefore only serve to add to our knowledge of the complex nuances of the London clockmaking trade at that time. 

A WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY LANGLEY BRADLEY, LONDON, 18th CENTURYThe five finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform scroll half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and signed Lang. Bradley, London to lower margin, with sculpted steel scroll hands and winged cherub mask and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles within a foliate herringbone engraved border, now in a case with ebonised and floral trail inlaid concave cornice and scroll pierced frieze frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture incorporating conforming marquetry to surround and flanked by Solomonic three-quarter columns to the front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with floral trail decorated concave throat moulding over 38.5 inch rectangular door inlaid with an architectural urn within bird inhabited flowering foliage into an ebonised ground, centred with a lenticle and with half round moulded surround set into a herringbone inlaid surround, the sides veneered with twin line-bordered panels over base with decorated concave ogee top moulding and conforming floral marquetry to fascia, on moulded skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between, (the case probably Dutch and includes a detached and dismantled caddy superstructure).220cm (86.5ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep at the cornice. Langley Bradley is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain 1286-1700 as born circa 1663, apprenticed in February 1687/88 to Joseph Wise and freed 1694. He worked at the Minute Dial in Fenchurch Street and was appointed Assistant of the Clockmakers' Company in 1720 and served as Master in 1726. By 1748 he had moved to Mile End. Langley Bradley is perhaps best known as a turret clock maker who was commissioned by Sir Christopher Wren to supply the clock for St. Paul's Cathedral in 1707. The clock he supplied, complete with quarter jacks, was openly criticised for being costly and unreliable, although there was probably some truth behind these comments it seems that the resultant dispute may have been politically motivated. Indeed a Government commission was set up under the Chairmanship of Sir Isaac Newton which eventually resulted in the clock being replaced by one made by William Wright and Richard Street; the latter being a fine maker with connections to Tompion who was known to have supplied clocks for Sir Isaac Newton. Despite this embarrassment Sir Christopher Wren attempted to influence the Crown's potential appointment of Langley Bradley as official clockmaker to Queen Anne, describing him as 'a very able artist, very reasonable in his prices' in his correspondence to the Lord High Chamberlain in 1711. Unfortunately for Bradley the Lord Chamberlain's response indicated that under such circumstances a Royal Warrant could not be granted via the Office of Works. Wren clearly thought well of Langley Bradley as he persevered to facilitate the commission for a new clock at Hampton Court to be undertaken by Bradley. 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY QUARTER-CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CENTRE SECONDS AND MOONPHASETHOMAS RICHARDSON, WEVERHAM, CIRCA 1780The substantial five pillar triple train movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement planted low-down for the centre seconds and regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13.5 inch brass break-arch dial signed to an oval reserve Thomas, Richardson, WEAVERHAM to the recessed scroll engraved centre incorporating annotations for the concentric calendar to outer edge, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with scallop-shell half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced blued steel hands and richly cast rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with rolling moonphase incorporating mounts cast as putti riding eagles to lunettes and annotations for the age of the moon to the circumference of the lunar disc beneath curved silvered plate fitted with a central fixed pointer for the lunar calendar and engraved That man is yet unborn, that duly weighs an Hour to outer margin, the case executed in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster with architectural dentil moulded open swan neck pediment centred with a pierced upstand and fronted with gilt scroll decorated verre eglomise infill, over break-arch mouldings centred with a keystone and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns with brass caps and bases, the trunk with concave throat moulding and 'Chinese Chippendale' style blind fret frieze over shaped-top caddy moulded flame figured trunk door flanked by fluted quarter columns with further blind fret panels beneath, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over ogee-arch shaped raised caddy moulded panel flanked by canted angles applied with architectural quoin detailing, on ogee bracket feet.221cm (87ins) high, 61cm (24ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Thomas Richardson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Weaverham (Cheshire) circa 1795.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition having been well maintained by the vendor since purchase in the 1980's; however, a precautionary light clean/service is advised. The movement shows no evidence of alteration or significant replacements although some of the wheels within the trains may have been pinioned at some point in the past (a few collects vary very slightly from the others - only noticeable on very close examination as all collects are essentially of the same form). The movement therefore survives in good operational condition and entirely in its original form/specification. The dial is generally in very good condition however the lower left-hand corner of the plate has a section (triangular in shape approx. 2cm across) missing from the plate. This appears to be a break across a casting weakness however a good clock restorer should be able to let in a new piece of appropriate yellow brass without a great deal of difficulty. All the dial functions are connected and are operational; the moon disc has some slight wear/rubbing and some very slight historic re-touching otherwise is in fine original condition. The silvering is now a little tarnished with some spotting hence now has a slightly mellow appearance; the engraving is strong with minimal wear. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the case which appear essentially untouched. From this we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case.The case is generally in good original condition. The hood is missing two of the small scroll-shaped 'dentils' to the cornice and the verre-eglomise panels have either been repainted or are replacements. The hood otherwise is in fine condition although there are two vacant sockets for finials (no longer present) to the top. The trunk door retains its original lock and hinges, the lower margin has some shrinkage cracking but no apparent losses. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor age-related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, three cast iron weights, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERNEALE AND BAILEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1810With open triangular pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath engraved signature Neale & Bailey, St Pauls Church yard to the right-hand side opposing Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the left, set behind hinged glazed door over caddy moulded trunk with visible tube flanked by angled banded veneers above rounded base fitted with ring-turned domed cistern cover incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.96cm (37.75ins) high excluding brass finial, 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide. Neale and Bailey are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from St. Pauls Church Yard, London, circa 1810-30.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no apparent air locks. The level adjustment screw is a replacement. The silvered scale is in fine condition with minimal discolouration/mellowing to the finish. The thermometer is in good condition. The case is very presentable and of nice colour however the cistern cover is a replacement. The pediment may also be well-made replacement.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERDOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1775With open triangular pediment above rectangular brass vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches, with the usual observations and signed Dollond, LONDON near the upper margin, the flame-veneered caddy-moulded trunk inset with visible tube over replaced hemispherical cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating brass level adjustment screw to underside.98cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial, 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his name to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856.

A FINE AND RARE GEORGE II WALNUT MERCURY DIAL BAROMETERJOHN HALLIFAX, BARNSLEY, CIRCA 1730The 6 inch engraved brass break-arch dial with radial foliate scroll engraved centre within applied silvered concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches 28-31 divided and labelled in tenths and with additional further scale divided 1-30 over the same range to the outer track, the inner margin with annotations Tempestous, Rain Wind or Snow, Changeable, Fair or Frost, Settle Fair or Frost and Very Dry, with scroll-pierced steel hand and spandrels engraved with leafy sprays within a herringbone border, beneath arch centred with a domed silvered boss signed Jn:o Hallifax, Barnsley, Inv't & Fecit flanked by conforming leafy scroll infill and herringbone surround, the case in the form of a longcase clock with block upstand to the domed caddy surmount standing on cross-grain ogee mouldings over additional plinth to superstructure, with cavetto cornice and triple-line bordered break-arch frieze over the glazed dial aperture secured by screws and applied with slender three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with conforming quarter columns to the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over triple-line edged book-match veneered panel infill around a central circular section fitted with a manual pointer for the engraved brass recording ring with concentric scales matching those of the barometer dial above, the box base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming book-match veneered panel to fascia and cavetto over ogee moulded inverted caddy to underside, the rear with slender door revealing mercury syphon tube and pulley mechanism for the dial. 124.5cm (49ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: A Descendant of the Spencer Stanhope Family of Cannon Hall, Barnsley. John Hallifax is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as the son of the local vicar, born in Springthorpe, Lincolnshire in 1694. The family name was originally Waterhouse but was changed by his grandfather during the previous century. John Hallifax moved to Barnsley and set up as a clockmaker after his father's death in 1711; he had seven children and was succeeded in his business by his fifth son, Joseph (1728-62), after his death in 1750. In addition to Joseph his fourth son, George, also became a clockmaker in Doncaster, where he later twice served as Mayor of the town. John's third son, Thomas, moved to London and became an eminent banker, he served as Lord Mayor and became a member of Parliament. The regard to which John Hallifax was held is evident in the inscription on his tombstone which reads: 'Whose abilities and virtue few in these times have attained. His art and industry were such as his ingenious inventions will be a lasting monument of his merit -- such as recommended him to the favour and esteem of all good men that knew him'. The current instrument belongs to a small series produced by John Hallifax during the second quarter of the 18th century. The glazed front panel over the dial is designed to be removable to allow adjustment whilst the instrument is being set-up but is then secured by screws to prevent tampering. The recording dial in the trunk allows any changes in the pressure to be observed without having to touch the principal dial. Dial barometers by John Hallifax have traditionally been very highly sought-after with examples residing in some of the most important collections of both clocks and instruments as well as fine furniture and objects. One such example was offered at Christie's London in their sale of the Samuel Messer Collection of English Furniture, Clocks & Barometers 5th December 1991 (lot 12) where it achieved £32,000 hammer. More recently another was sold at Tennants, Leyburn in their Autumn Catalogue Sale 18th November 2010 (lot 1404) for £40,000.Condition Report: The barometer is now fitted with a standard wheel barometer syphon tube which is filled with mercury. The pulley assembly is also that from a standard wheel barometer and there is evidence of a different mechanism being fitted at some point. The dial is in clean condition with good strong engraving showing only very slight wear. The hand is missing its tip.The case is in good original condition but with some historic repairs. The superstructure has historic replacements to the ogee cross-grain mouldings (most noticeably to both sides of the lower tier). The rear of the superstructure shows evidence of re-gluing hence it is likely that the barometer at some point was in fairly tired condition with a few sections missing from the mouldings. The cornice moulding has been replaced to the right-hand side and has had a repair to the front left-hand corner; the frieze above the dial also has some patching to the veneers. The glazed front panel has repaired cracks to the arch section and is a little warped; the securing screws are replacements. The trunk has some historic shrinkage to the figured veneers and some patching-in to the banded borders otherwise is in good condition. The side veneers (to both the hood section and the trunk) are in fine condition. The central recording dial has lost its silvering and the hand is a replacement. The base appears all-original but has been re-glued. The front panel also shows some shrinkage/movement within the stringing towards the margins. The rear door appears original. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear and a few small additional historic repairs to the mouldings. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FRENCH LOUIS XIV STYLE BRASS MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SMALL BOUDOIR TIMEPIECEPLANCHON, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split metallic balance applied to the backplate stamped with serial number 3427 over PLANCHON, PALAIS-ROYAL towards the left hand margin, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Planchon, AU PALAIS-ROYAL to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with decorative steel hands set behind convex glazed hinged cast brass bezel, the case with brass carrying handle to the brass fillet moulded domed caddy superstructure flanked by vase finials, over egg-and-dart cast top moulding and rectangular side windows set within raised bead-cast surrounds, the rear with moulded brass-framed rectangular door, on gadroon-decorated brass skirt base with toupe feet.18.5cm (7.25ins) high, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Matieu Planchon was apprenticed to his father and subsequently worked for several of the leading French makers including Robert Houdin prior to setting up business at Palais Royal, Paris in 1890. He specialised in high-end novelty clocks such as floating turtle timepieces, and imaginative recreations of Renaissance and other historic models.  

A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS PORCELAIN PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with number 3309 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel with Roman numeral hour disc and blued steel spade hands over a polychrome painted landscape scene populated by a courting couple in 18th century dress framed by a gilt border and with blue-ground scroll infill to upper spandrel areas, the satin gilt corniche case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle over bevelled top glass and caddy moulded uprights, the sides with porcelain panels painted with standing female figures within gilt edged blue borders, and the rear door with further conforming panel landscape-decorated with a windmill, on cavetto moulded skirt base.The clock 8cm (3.125ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep.  Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.  Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement is in reasonably clean original condition. It will wind and the escapement functions however the escape-wheel is prone to sticking hence will only beat for a second or two before stopping. With this in mind it would seem that the movement is in sound condition but requires a gentle clean/service to put it back into full working condition. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case is generally in fine condition with no apparent chips to the front and top glasses. The side and rear panels have slight gilt wear and very slight edge fritting (only visible on very close examination). The gilding is also in fine condition with minimal discolouration.Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS PORCELAIN PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with number 656 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel polychrome painted with landscape scene populated by a courting couple in 18th century dress seated beneath Roman numeral hour chapters with blued steel spade hands and framed within a gilt border, the engraved satin gilt corniche case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle over bevelled top glass within geometric banded floral engraved surround and leafy trail decorated caddy moulded uprights, the sides with porcelain panels painted with standing female figures within gilt edged blue borders, with bevel-glazed rear door and floral panel engraved cavetto moulded skirt base.The clock 8cm (3.125ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep.  Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.  Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement is in reasonably clean original condition. It will wind and the escapement functions however the escape-wheel is prone to sticking hence will only beat for a second or two before stopping. With this in mind it would seem that the movement is in sound condition but requires a gentle clean/service to put it back into full working condition. Timepiece does not have a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS, CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND PAINTED PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURY The rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform cylinder escapement, the circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt star half hour markers, blued steel spade hands and gilt bezel set within a rectangular painted enamel panel decorated with a Watteauesque scene of 18th century courting couple within a garden landscape, the corniche type frosted gilt brass case of Mignonnette No. 2 size with polychrome enamel decorated hinged scroll handle over bevel-glazed top bordered with fine conforming coloured enamelled scrollwork, cavetto cornice and caddy-moulded corner uprights, the sides with further panels finely painted with further couples conversing within naturalistic settings, the rear with rectangular gilt door, on moulded skirt base also polychrome enamel decorated with fine leafy scrollwork.8cm (3.125ins) high handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement appears all original and is in working condition however the mechanism is a little dull/dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible damage including the painted enamel rectangular mask. The case is generally in very presentable condition with no noticeable losses to the champleve enamelling and both enamel side panels in fine condition with the only apparent fault being a very small corner chip to the upper right-hand corner of the left-hand panel. When the case was last assembled the joints between the uprights and the tip and bottom sections appear to have been glued together with gilt paint applied to cover any visible glue within the joints. The handle has also been secured with glue. The unfortunate gluing together of the case is however probably reversible if required. The front and top glasses appear free form damage.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer