A George III mahogany stick barometer Dollond, London A George III mahogany stick barometer Dollond, London, late 18th century With 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 chevron veneered caddy moulded trunk inset with visible tube over hemispherical cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating brass level adjustment screw to underside, 98cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial. 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.
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An ebonised grande sonnerie striking 'Vienna' wall regulator Unsigned An ebonised grande sonnerie striking 'Vienna' wall regulator Unsigned, mid to late 19th century The triple train weight-driven movement striking the hour with every quarter on a pair of graduated gongs (both lacking), the going train with deadbeat escapement regulated by wood rod pendulum with large brass lenticular bob and fine beat adjustment to crutch , the two-piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with pierced steel hands and moulded brass bezel, the elaborate case with shallow break-arch ogee moulded pediment over scroll carved wavy outline glazed front door and tall rectangular windows to sides, the base with inverted ogee-shaped caddy with pendant finial (movement and case with faults), 90cm (35.5ins) high.
A George III Gold-Mounted Ivory and Toirtoiseshell Tea Caddy the hinged lid with gold ring handle centring a star of mother-of-pearl beadwork, the sides veneered in ivory, the front applied with a rectangular, shield-shaped cartouche, the escutcheon draped with gold husk decoration, with a swag-bordered blue jasperware medallion of a classical hero, the interior with the remnants of foil lining, retaining the original key and internal cover, 11cm wide, 12.5cm high, 7cm deep
An 18th century style silver tea caddy, by George Unite, Birmingham 1896, of bombe form with hinged cover, and with floral and scroll decoration, 12cm, 264g. Condition Report: The caddy stands well and appears in good order. The interior is lightly gilded. The hinge firm and marks clear. There is very minor denting to the body.
George II silver Tea Caddy London 1756 of oval form with bright cut floral engraving and embossed columns to the quarters, slide out base with matching makers marks,Armorial to the front of an Eagle above a crown, lid with pineapple finial. H13 cm x W8.5 cm x D6 cm CONDITION REPORT: Very good condition, no dents or damages, slide to base closes firmly, clear hallmarks & armourial, no hallmarks to the lid. Scratch marked to base"8, 1502 along with hallmarks. Weight 266gms
A GEORGIAN WALNUT CASED TABLE CLOCK, c.1730, by James Backhouse, Lancaster, the six pillar fusee movement with verge escapement and pull repeat on a bell, back plate engraved with grotesques, birds and foliate scrolls, 7" arched brass dial with foliate chased centre and silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, signature plaque, the arched with silver boss chased with an eagle inscribed "Tempus Fugit" and with calendar aperture below, the case with caddy top and brass carrying handle, pierced fretwork door panels, similar sound frets to the sides, moulded base and bracket feet, 11 1/2" x 20" (Illustrated) c.f. Biographical list of Clockmakers North Lancashire and South Westmoreland 1680-1900 by Susan Stuart for a biographical of a similar clock by Backhouse
A GEORGE III SILVER TEA CADDY, maker's mark WM below an * (unknown), London 1752, of inverted baluster form, the shoulders later repousse with rococo scrolls, scales, panels and foliage over a chased Dutch river landscape with a cart and bridge, with lift off cover, 5 1/4" high, 4ozs 17dwts (Illustrated)
AN IMPRESSIVE EARLY GEORGIAN TABLE CLOCK by Joseph Windmills, London, early 18th century, the single fusee movement with verge escapement, foliate engraved back plate with cartouche inscribed "Jas Windmills, London", 12" arched brass dial, silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed Windmills, London, matted centre with mock pendulum aperture, calendar dial to arch with sunburst, the glazed case with caddy top surmounted by a pierced brass fret and finials, brass side handles, moulded base and bracket feet, 18 1/2" x 9 3/4" x 32" (Illustrated)
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