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A collection of mid 20th Century and later mantle clocks, to include a mahogany cased Elliott Bracket clock, Enfield & Smiths manual wind, together with carriage and anniversary examples (3)

A Victorian Postman's alarm clock with painted 18cm dial, together with a porcelain parlor clock, anniversary, carriage and traveling clocks (3)

A collection of mid 20th Century and later carriage/mantle clocks, to include a Garrard 8 day mantle clock (boxed), a silver plated 8 day mantle clock and other examples (4)

A collection of mid 20th Century and later mantle/wall and alarm clocks, to include Edwardian inlaid 8 day examples, 8 day Swiza alarm clocks, London Clock Co carriage clocks and others (4)

A Mappin & Webb 8 day carriage clock, brass case, white enamel dial, movement stamped France - 11cm tall, together with a German made 8 day example H:13cm (2)

An Anglaise grande brass carriage clock with an 8 day movement - H:12cm.

A David Peterson brass cased 8 day carriage clock, by English makers, movement stamped D.P.England, 11 jewels - H:12cm.

A French brass cased manual wind carriage clock, beveled edge glass panels, open jeweled escapement, movement stamped made in France - H14cm, together with an unnamed example - H:13cm (2)

A German made 8 day carriage clock, open escapement, white enameled dial - H:14cm, together with a brass cased manual wind carriage alarm clock - H:12cm.

A French brass carriage clock, with serpentine shaped case, beveled edge glass panels and door, white enameled dial with roman numerals 8 day movement stamped "France" - H:13cm.

A MINIATURE SEVRES DESIGN CARRIAGE CLOCK 3ins.

Heavy brass carriage clock by Taylor & Bligh of London, new in box

A small gilt metal carriage clock with key (af)

A Parisien gilt metal carriage clock with bevelled glass panels and Arabic numerals, dial around central spandrils, 30cmH, together with an art deco style Sterling oak mantel clock, a further large oak domed mantel clock and a gilt metal barometer

A gilt metal 8 day carriage clock, marked Bayard, a Swiza alarm clock, a small set of opera glasses etc

A 19th century brass cased carriage clock, the rectangular dial with Roman numerals inscribed Stewart Dawson & co, striking on a bell in a leather carrying case

A Garrard & Co brass cased carriage clock, with Roman numerals, striking on a bell

A FINE GILT BRASS EIGHT-DAY CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHOMAS MERCER, ST, ALBANS, NO. 1210, 1974The gilt four pillar single chain fusee eight-day movement with spotted plates, Harrison's maintaining power and jewelled Earnshaw-type spring detent platform escapement regulated by split metallic balance with cylindrical timing weights and palladium helical balance spring, the tapered silvered brass Roman numeral dial measuring 4.75 inches high and 4.5 inches wide at the top with subsidiary seconds dial and WIND, UP/DOWN indicator to centre, blued steel spade hands and signed Thomas Mercer to upper margin, the tapered rectangular brushed-gilt bevel-glazed case with hinged rectilinear carrying handle over glazed escapement aperture to top, plain angled uprights and side glasses, the rear with fixed gilt panel incorporating escapement START/STOP lever, hand setting knob, winding square and inscription THOMAS MERCER, ST ALBANS, ENGLAND, ESTABLISHED 1858 over serial number 1210 to lower edge, on canted skirt base incorporating bracket feet with shallow arched recesses between; with original substantial leather protective travelling case, winder and paperwork including purchase receipt dated 25th March 1974.The clock 16cm (6.25ins) high with handle down, 14cm (5.5ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Provenance: Purchased direct from Thomas Mercer by Lawrance Hurst, 25th March 1974. Thomas Mercer was born in Saint Helen's, Lancashire in November 1822. He was apprenticed to his grandfather William Walker, a watchmaker in St. Helen's, and then went on to work for the esteemed Liverpool watch maker Thomas Russell. He travelled to London in 1851 lodging in Clerkenwell - the hub of the London horological trade. Thomas Mercer obtained employment from the chronometer maker John Fletcher before setting up on his own at Newton Street in 1858 before relocating to Spencer Street in around 1860. By 1871 Mercer had moved to St. Albans and although he retained premises in London he operated his main workshop from a building on Prospect Road. Mercer entered chronometers for numerous Greenwich trials throughout the third quarter of the 19th century (where they were often placed in the top three) as well as exhibiting at many of the international exhibitions, including Paris 1867 where he was awarded a silver medal. Thomas Mercer died in Paris 1900 whilst serving as a judge for the Grand Exhibition; his body was repatriated by the French Navy for burial at St. Stephen's Church, St. Albans.The business continued under Mercer's eldest son of the same name and evolved during the first quarter of the 20th century to become one of the most prolific makers of chronometers supplying many other makers with movements as well as selling under their own name. The First World War also required the business to maintain significant output in their production. In 1935 Thomas Mercer junior died and the business was passed to his son Frank. During the Second World War Mercers supplied 2,000 chronometers and also produced timing mechanisms for bombs and torpedoes. The business continued under the management of successive generations still producing chronometers and branching-out to create fine high precision domestic timepieces such as the current lot until 1982 when the chronometer making arm of the firm was acquired by Sinclair Harding.  

A FRENCH GORGE CASED GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMUNSIGNED BUT PROBABLY BY HENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1870The eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of coiled gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, the going train regulated by silvered platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the smaller gong, the inside of both plates stamped 494 and the backplate further stamped 1976 to lower left, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the ogee-outline base with three-position selection lever annotated G'DE SONNERIE. CLOCK / SILENCE. SILENT / P'TE SONNERIE. QUARTERS. 14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep, Details such as the straight uprights of the handle and full-width rectangular top glass can be compared to an engraved example by Henri Jacot illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other TRAVELLING CLOCKS on page 148 (Figure 9-18). The escapement platform can also be closely compared to one fitted to a grande sonnerie clock by Jacot (number 825) which is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development on page 114 (Plate V/14). Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix 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.Condition Report: Clock is running and the grande-sonnerie striking is working correctly except that the lever to the base will continue to strike full grande-sonnerie when in the petit-sonnerie position (silent position operates correctly). The alarm mechanism is in working order. The movement generally is in relatively clean condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible faults. The case is generally in fine condition with no visible chips or other damage to the glasses. The gilding has overall wear and the protective lacquer is starting to break down causing patchy discolouration in places.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GORGE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARMRETAILED BY GROHE, LONDON, CIRCA 1860The eight-day two-train bell striking movement regulated by frosted gilt platform lever escapement incorporating sprung bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the hour bell, the inside of the frontplate stamped 1793 over 6826 and the backplate further stamped 1793 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed GROHE, WIGMORE STREET, LONDON to centre and with with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the rear with brass door incorporating shuttered winding and adjustment holes each labelled with their various functions and direction of wind, on ogee-outline base.13cm (5.125ins) high with handle down, 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. James Grohe is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1832-81. Leigh Extence notes his address being 7 Wigmore Street and that he retailed clocks supplied by both Holingue and Drocourt.Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is in fine clean working condition although the alarm hand is out-of-sync with the release of the alarm. The dial appears free from visible damage however the alarm hand is slightly bent with the loop forming the tail distorted. The case is in fine condition with good even gilding. The front glass has some scratching towards the lower edge, the right hand glass has a small chip to the front upper corner and the top glass also has a small corner chip to the rear right hand corner. The rear door panel shows some light surface blemishes and wear beneath the gilding.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE CASED GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMTHE ESCAPEMENT STAMPED FOR JOSEPH SOLDANO, PARIS, CIRCA 1865The eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with alarm sounding on a small bell, the going train regulated by silvered platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic balance stamped with rectangular J.S cartouche and engraved No. 304, the inside of the frontplate stamped 13727 and the backplate further stamped 704 to centre, 4449 to lower left and with engraved Silence/q't. of bells/quarters strike selection lever to right hand margin, the dial with engine-turned rectangular gilt mask enclosing circular white enamel Roman numeral circular insert with pale puce ground band to chapter ring and blued steel spade hands, the lower margin with conforming recessed Arabic numeral alarm setting dial, the satin-gilt gorge case with hinged carrying handle over glazed top glass enclosing engine-turned mask with oval aperture for the escapement, with channel moulded uprights, glazed rear door and ogee-moulded base.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The current lot is fitted with an escapement stamped with the 'J S' cartouche trademark for Joseph Soldano who is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCK, Their history and development as a maker of fine carriage clocks. Soldano was awarded medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1855 & 1878 where it was noted that 'The escapements appeared to us to have been treated with particular care.' Allix notes that their escapements probably made in Geneva, Switzerland and were often stamped 'Soldano' or 'J S'. Although Joseph Soldano made carriage clocks outright (including highly decorated models) he apparently supplied other makers with his high-quality escapements.The combination of engine-turned detailing to the dial and oval panel to the top glass together with the castings for the handle and gorge case would appear almost identical to that of a clock with running seconds by LeRoy and Fils sold in these rooms on Wednesday 6th October 2021 (lot 110). This clock was also fitted with a Soldano escapement and had a similar sequence of stamped serial numbers both to the inside of the frontplate and to the backplate (15687, 728 and 4756 respectively). From this it would be appropriate to suggest that this and the present clock and were made in the same workshop but the latter was probably intended to be supplied by Soldano; this possibility is further supported by the presence of a stamped number (304) matching that of the escapement to the underside of the case.The positioning of the grande-sonnerie strike selection lever to the rear of the backplate (rather than to the base of the case) of the present clock is an unusual detail.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and original including the escapement and is in working order. The grande-sonnerie striking mechanism is working correctly including the selection lever on the backplate. The alarm winding square has unfortunately been snapped-off hence alarm cannot be currently wound - the square is present so could possibly be repaired by a suitable skilled clockmaker. The mechanism generally is a little dirty/discoloured hance a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free from any visible damage with flawless gilding to the mask. The case is in very fine condition with near-flawless gilding exhibiting one small spot of discolouration to the rear right hand upright, and some extremely light tarnishing to the handle and base mouldings. Otherwise faults to the surface are very much limited to one or two of the tiniest bruises. The glasses appear free from visible damage including corner chips.There is no winding key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT ANGLAISE RICHE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH FINE ENGRAVED FRETWORK PANELSE. MAURICE AND COMPANY, PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the backplate with stamped oval trademark E.M & Co to centre and serial number 857 to lower left hand corner, the dial with gilt centred silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and blued steel spade hands set within a fine engraved and pierced bird inhabited foliate scrollwork rectangular blind-fret mask, the satin-gilt brass bevel-glazed anglaise riche case with reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass, complex moulded cornice and fluted frieze, the angles with reeded three-quarter columns with Corinthian capitals and the sides with fine foliate pierced and engraved bird inhabited foliate strapwork decorated blind frets set behind bevelled glasses, the rear with glazed back door, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating shallow block feet.18cm (7ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. E. Maurice and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as working from Rue Charlot 75, Paris and showed carriage clocks in the Paris Exhibition of 1889. They were fine makers who specialised in cloisonne enamel clocks with unusual dials. Their sole agents in Britain were E. Pitcher and Company of 3 Clerkenwell Road, London and they were succeeded by Blanpain.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all-original including the escapement and is in full working order. The mechanism is reasonably clean however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put the clock into long term service. The dial appears free form any visible faults and the gilding to the fretwork mask appears flawless. The side panels are in similar condition and the glasses appear free form visible damage including noticeable corner chips. The gilding is a little warn and tarnished mainly to the handle, the top towards front left-hand corner, and to the vertical faces of the skirt base.There is no winding key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK IN ONE-PIECE CASEBOLVILLER, PARIS, CIRCA 1840-50 The eight-day bell striking movement with a frosted gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with oval BOLLVILLER, A PARIS trademark and numbered W, 710 to centre, the rectangular engine-turned silvered dial with small curved panel signed BOLLVILLER A PARIS bordering the lower inside edge of the slender Roman numeral chapter ring and with blued steel Breguet style moon hands, the bevel glazed one-piece caddy moulded case with hinged simple baton carrying handle incorporating tapered scroll engraved uprights above large top glass and fine continuous foliate trail and geometric border engraved rails and uprights, the rear with intensely engraved door decorated with hatched foliate strapwork and incorporating shutters for the winding and adjustment squares, on conforming cavetto moulded skirt base with recessed sections to angles.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 8cm (3,125ins) deep.  Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Bolviller is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development (page 432) as working from several addresses in Paris from 1830 until after 1870. Bollviller are known for being relatively early and inventive makers of fine French carriage clocks. Bolviller appears to have entered into partnership with C.P. Gontard in the 1840's as a Brevet was granted to both makers for a lever chronometer escapement in 1848. Gontard went on to show carriage clocks in London 1851 and patent two further related escapements and produce carriage clocks under his name alone.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean condition, the strike train is fully operational. The escapement has two additional screws just inside the rear edge of the backplate suggesting that it was originally intended for fitment to a clock with plates slightly closer together than those of the current lot. From this it is likely that the present escapement is a well-matched replacement. The going train is not currently running as the escapement appears to be sticking. The dial is in fine condition with only slight mellowing to the silvering and a light concentric rubbing to the chapter ring. The case is in very fine condition with minimal discolouration to the gilding. The right-hand side glass has a small (only visible on very close examination) chip to then lower front corner otherwise glasses appear free from visible damage/corner chips.There is no winding key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE SWISS ENGRAVED GILT BRASS PETIT-SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING GIANT CALENDAR ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1840-50The two train eight-day movement with scroll-engraved gilt brass platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the strike train sounding the hours on a bell and with ting-tang notation for the quarters on the same and another smaller bell contained within the base of the case, the backplate with visible strikework incorporating strike selection lever labelled P/G/S and with alarm mechanism positioned to the top right sounding on the hour bell via a separate vertically pivoted hammer, the 5 by 4 inch rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with armorial for the Hesketh-Fleetwood family to centre and blued steel hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial next to and date of the month dial to lower margin, the engraved gilt brass multi-piece bevel-glazed case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular glass with rounded angles to the repeating scroll engraved top incorporating repeat plunger to front over repeating lozenge decorated cavetto cornice and hinged front door similarly engraved with zig-zag designs to frame and flanked by leafy trail decorate caddy moulded angles, the rear matching the front over cavetto tall skirt base with rounded angles and further engraved with band of lozenges over generous foliate scrollwork.20cm (8ins) high with handle down, 13cm (5ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The armorial to the dial is thought to relate to the Hesketh-Fleetwood family however the cataloguer has been unable to verify this possibility. The practice of planting the strike-work on the movement backplate is typical of Swiss work, (in particular clocks made in the Neuchatel region) from around 1775; with the Courvoisier family being perhaps the best-known makers of carriage clocks to incorporate this system. A simpler clock, signed for J. Picard of Geneva, which shares some notable similarities within the detailing and layout of the levers of the current lot, is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 244 (Figure 15-6 a and b). 

A FINE FRENCH GILT AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED MID-SIZED ANGLAISE RICHE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 13763 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the dial with recessed gilt Roman numeral hour disc and blued steel moon hands set within a rectangular champleve enamelled mask decorated in polychrome and gilt with fine shaded tone insect inhabited foliate scrolls onto a mid-blue ground, the anglaise riche bevel-glazed case incorporating conforming enamel and gilt decoration to all surfaces including the hinged reeded baton carrying handle, with generous thick top glass over fluted frieze and Corinthian three-quarter corner columns with enamelled shafts and gilt caps and bases, the rear with hinged glazed door, on cavetto moulded floral trail panel decorated skirt base with pad feet.12,5cm (5ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.625ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Two similar (albeit full-sized) clocks to the present clock are illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling Clocks on page 184 (Figures A and B). Condition Report: Movement appears all-original and is in full working order however the mechanism is somewhat dirty/oily hence a gentle clean and overhaul is advised/required. The dial is in fine condition with blemishes very much limited to extremely light concentric rubbing to the frosted dial centre. The case is in fine condition with no visible chipping to the glasses or losses to the enamel with faults very much limited to one or two very minor surface frits to the enamel on the columns (can only be detected on very close examination). The gilding is in fine condition.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS AND CLOISONNE ENAMELLED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKDROCOURT, PARIS, CIRCA 1875The two train eight-day gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with oval D.C. trademark next to the gong block and serial number 15937 to the lower left-hand corner. The rectangular gilt brass and champleve enamelled dial with cobalt blue ground polychrome rosette to centre within gilt Roman numeral chapter ring over conforming floral infill to lower apron and with further motifs to upper spandrel areas within a powder-blue ground repeating red flower decorated border, the gilt cannelee case with hinged carrying handle over thick bevelled oval glass to the scroll engraved top panel incorporating repeat plunger to front edge, with geometric band and repeating leaf decorated top mouldings and channelled uprights enclosing side panels also decorated in the Hispano-Moresque style with polychrome floral designs onto a cobalt ground within red flowerhead border, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on fine repeating foliate scroll engraved ogee-shaped base.15cm (6ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Pierre Drocourt is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development with further additions and corrections from research undertaken by Leigh Extence (available online) as born in 1819 and setting up in business as a clockmaker in Paris in 1853. He initially worked from Rue Limoges (later called 28 Rue Debelleyme after the rationalisation and merger of Streets in 1865), Paris and was succeeded by his son, Alfred (born 1847), in 1872. The blancs roulants, rough movements, were made in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, a town outside Dieppe, where Drocourt had workshops until their sale in 1904, being premises purchased from Holingue frères in 1875 who had previously supplied Drocourt. The firm was awarded numerous international exhibition medals and mentions including Silver in Paris 1878 and Gold in 1889. Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is in full working order. The escapement has been relatively recently cleaned and no longer retains its silvered finish. The movement otherwise is a little discoloured hence a precautionary service is advised. The dial has slight mellowing to the gilding as well as some slight concentric rubbing and a couple of tiny blemishes to the chapter ring. The case is in fine condition with almost flawless, gilding (only slight discolouration in places). The glasses appear free from visible damage and the enamel side panels are in fine condition with the only visible fault being a very slight chip in the blue field to the right-hand panel (a very small slither only visible on close examination with the light reflecting off the surface).There is no winding key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE IN THE CHINESE TASTE WITH MUTLI-COLOUR RELIEF PANELSACHILLE BROCOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The circular two train eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with oval star-centred trademark AB over serial number 317 14, the dial with raised relief cast centre decorated in burnished gilt, copper and grey/brown patination with Chinese scholars within polished copper Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised star half hour markers and unusual asymmetric trellis pierced gilt hands within circular gilt bezel, the frosted gilt case with large grey/brown patinated and silver highlighted canopy-shaped finial to the stepped caddy pagoda superstructure applied with further disc and spire finials to angles, the front finely relief decorated in gilt, copper, silver and grey/brown patina with scene of courtiers within a trellis garden beneath the dial and with further figural infill to upper quadrants, flanked by stylised grotesque mask centred strip pilasters decorated with silvered strapwork, the sides inset with further panels of figures at leisure within conforming garden settings, on skirt base with generous cavetto top moulding over pad feet with shaped apron between; the garniture side pieces each modelled as a slender ovoid twin-handled vase with pierced flared rim over applied shaped figural panel matching those of the clock to front and on conforming square platform base. The clock 39cm (15.25ins) high, 21,5cm (8.25ins) wide, 13cm (5ins) deep; the side pieces 27.5cm (10.75ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Achille Brocot is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817 and died in 1878. The Museums Victoria (Australia) website notes that Achille patented several improvements in clock mechanism escapements, and invented the 'Brocot Suspension', an adjustable pendulum spring which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial. He also introduced a jewelled deadbeat escapement, sometimes called a visible escapement as it was often mounted in the middle of the dial. Achille was awarded a first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855, and in 1856 was appointed Treasurer to La Société des Horlogers in Paris. He published a 'Calculation of the Wheels by Approximation' in 1862. His sons Achille and Paul continued the business following Achille senior's death 1878. The firm was taken over by rival clock maker Gustave Gibaudet in 1889. The highly decorative panels of the current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. This rare form of decoration is normally only seen on a select few high-end carriage clock cases with an example illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Fig. 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time-consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all original. The going train will just about run and the clock will strike but rather slowly indicating that a gentle clean/service is required. The chapter ring has been polished revealing the copper metal beneath hence will require re-silvering. The hands appear original and are undamaged. The case is in good original condition retaining original multi-colour finishes to panels with only relatively minor wear. The main body of the case is satin lacquered brass with mouldings and applied details picked-out with gilt and multicolour finishes; overall the cock exhibits slight mellowing and rubbing to the finishes. The condition of the garniture side pieces reflects that of the case however three of the handles have been pushed-in a little causing minor denting at the junction with the shoulder.Clock has a numbered pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE V SILVER MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEDREW AND SONS, LONDON 1913The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement to top over integral winder, hand setting knob and stamped with the lion trademark for Duverdry and Bloquel to the frosted gilt backplate, the 1.25 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating gilt canted insert to interior, the rectangular case fitted with moulded hinged carrying handle over conforming moulded border to the top engraved with monogram D.S.h. beneath a coronet to centre, the rear opening to reveal the movement, on ball feet, Hallmarks for London 1913 makers E.D. over J.S.D. in a shield and stamped DREW & SONS PICCADILLY CIRCUS to base.The clock 7.5cm (3ins) high with handle down, 4.5cm (1.75ins) wide, 4cm (1.5ins) deep. The clockmaking factory of Duverdry and Bloquel is noted by Leigh Extence as originally founded by Albert Villon in the town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont in 1867. Paul Duverdry joined the firm as a director in 1887 followed by Joseph Bloquel in 1910.The retailer jewellers and silversmiths Drew and Sons, Piccadilly are recorded on the Science Museum Website as based at 33 Piccadilly Circus from 1887 and first entered a silver mark on 27th January of that year. Pieces were often stamped 'Drew & Sons Piccadilly Circus' and in 1914 moved to premises in Regent Street, London when Ernest and John Summers Drew entered their own silver mark. 

Y A RARE GEORGE V SHIBIYAMA INSECT DECORATED SILVER MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE BY CHARLES AND RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1916The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement and integral winder to backplate, the 1.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, the rectangular case with hinged arched carrying handle over front and sides inlaid in mother-of-pearl, amber, abalone and other materials with random crawling insects incorporating engraved legs and antennae and with very small Japanese character signature to lower right hand corner of the front panel, the rear with hinged door, on compressed bun feet, Hallmarks for London 1916 makers C&R C, with original Morocco covered protective outer case opening via hinged panels at the front.The clock 8.2cm (3.25ins) high with handle down, 5.6cm (2,25ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The Comyns family business of silversmiths was established by William Comyns who succeeded Richard Tagg in 1858. The firm initially traded form Soho but quickly expanded taking on premises in Beak Street off Regent Street. In 1885 William's two sons Charles and Richard joined the business who then succeeded their father on his death in 1916. Charles died in 1925 and the firm was incorporated as William Comyns and Sons Limited in 1930 before being bought by Richard Copping on Richards death in 1953. The Comyns family mainly specialised in producing small decorative wares for all price brackets often produced using mechanical methods such as die stamping. The execution of Shibiyama decoration of the current lot would have been undertaken by a specialist Japanese craftsman resulting in a highly unusual luxury product.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and fundamentally original except possibly for the platform escapement which may be a later 20th century replacement. The movement will wind and the escapement will beat but stops after a couple of seconds indicating service and adjustment is required. The dial appears free from any visible damage or restoration. The case is in fine original condition with no losses to the Shibiyama and next to no wear; faults are very much limited to a couple of tiny slight scuffs and scratches to the back door. The protective case is missing almost all of its silk lining to the interior; the exterior is generally intact but with bumps, scuffs and wear and is lacking loop carrying handle.Timepiece is complete with integral 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 and stamped with number 2 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel with gilt radial decoration to a blue-ground disc incorporating cartouche Roman numerals and blued steel hands set within a polychrome painted landscape scene populated by a courting couple in 18th century dress framed by a 'bead' decorated gilt line border, the cannelee variant case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with hinged ribbed carrying handle over bevelled top glass set within floral trail panel decorated surround and geometric hatched cavetto top mouldings, over channelled canted corner uprights bordered by foliate sprays, the sides inset with blue ground porcelain panels painted in gilt with entwined scrolls and the rear with bevel-glazed door on conforming geometric bordered ogee-shaped base, with original Morocco covered protective travelling case and key.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: Movement appears complete and original, will wind and just about run; the escapement is prone to stopping indicating that a gentle clean/service is required. The mechanism is a little dull/discoloured. The dial appears free from visible damage with faults very much limited to a couple of light blemishes to the gilt border; however most of the white dots have been re-touched. The case is generally in fine original condition; the porcelain panels to the sides appear undamaged but have noticeable wear to the gilding, the right hand panel also has very light crazing. The glasses appear free from visible chips, the rear door button has been renewed. The handle shows some tarnishing otherwise finish is in good even condition. The engraving is particularly crips and attractive. The leather covered travelling case retains original velvet lining which exhibits some age-related wear; the exterior has been given a coat of shellac in the past which has lead to some cracking and flaking of the leather covering. The strap handle is missing.Timepiece has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE WITH FINE FLORENTINE PIETRA-DURA PANELSTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR H. BOZI, FLORENCE, LATE 19TH CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with number 6216 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands and signed H. BOZI, FLORENCE to lower margin, the frosted gilt corniche case of Mignonnettes No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle and bevelled top glass over cavetto cornice and caddy moulded uprights, the sides and rear door with fine Pietra-dura panels depicting floral still lifes including roses and fuchsia blooms, on moulded skirt base.7.5cm (3ins) high handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The current clock would appear to belong to a small group of carriage clocks incorporating fine foliate decorated pietra-dura panels which appear to have been made in a Florentine workshop. Others include a mid-size clock with alarm and push button repeat which was sold at Christies, King Street, London Important clocks and marine chronometers 20th February 2008 (lot 11) for £3000; another is pictured in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS pages 156 (Figure 9-33 a-d); a third example, by Drocourt, is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development, (this time housed in an anglaise riche case) on page 180 (Plates VII/C13-14); and finally an example, also signed for Bozi, Florence, was sold in these rooms on 21st April 2021 (lot 112) for £2,800 hammer. It is perhaps appropriate to surmise that as many examples from this series are signed for H. Bozi of Florence it is likely that the panels for these were made in the city by workshops principally under this makers/retailer's direction to decorate clocks supplied by Parisian makers - perhaps mainly for retail in Florence to wealthy visitors continuing in the tradition of the 'Grand Tour'.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 clean working condition; the escapement is of good quality and is engraved SWISS, T. Martin, London W., 15 Regent Street. From this it may be appropriate to suggest that the escapement may have been 'upgraded' early in the clock's life; the silvering to the platform is a tarnished/discoloured. The dial appears undamaged. The case is in very fine condition with no visible faults to any of the pietra-dura panels as well as the glasses. The gilding is also in fine condition with minimal discolouration.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE WITH FINE FLORENTINE PIETRA-DURA PANELSUNSIGNED, PARIS/FLORENCE, LATE 19TH CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement, the circular gilt on black Roman numeral dial with scroll-pierced gilt hands set behind hinged gilt brass floral band decorated convex-glazed bezel, the frosted gilt brass cannellee case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with faceted lobed hinged carrying handle over large bevelled top glass, complex cornice mouldings and channelled canted uprights, the front with rectangular pietra-dura panel enveloping the dial polychrome decorated with bird inhabited flowering foliage, the sides inset with conforming panels and the rear with bevel-glazed door, on ogee-outline skirt base.8cm (3.125ins) high excluding handle, 5.5cm (2.125ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The current clock would appear to belong to a small group of carriage clocks incorporating fine foliate decorated pietra-dura panels which appear to have been made in a Florentine workshop. Others include a mid-size clock with alarm and push button repeat, (signed for H. Bozi, Florence) which was sold at Christies, King Street, London Important clocks and marine chronometers 20th February 2008 (lot 11) for £3000; another two are pictured in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS pages 155 and 156 (Figures 9-32 and 9-33 a-d); a third example, by Drocourt, is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development, (this time housed in an anglaise riche case) on page 180 (Plates VII/C13-14); and finally an example, also signed for Bozi, Florence, was sold in these rooms on 21st April 2021 (lot 112) for £2,800 hammer. Although t is perhaps appropriate to surmise that as most examples from this series are signed for H. Bozi of Florence it is likely that the panels for these were made in the city by workshops principally under this makers/retailer's direction to decorate clocks supplied by Parisian makers - perhaps mainly for retail in Florence to wealthy visitors continuing in the tradition of the 'Grand Tour'. The decoration seen on the panels of the present timepiece differs a little in detail to those seen on clocks signed by Bozi in that there are birds inhabiting the foliage and there is noticeable use of coloured 'dots' included within the foliage and can be compared to the gorge-cased clock illustrated by Derek Roberts on page 155. These subtle differences would suggest that the panels were made in a different workshop to Bozi's.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 complete, original and is in working condition, the mechanism however is dirty/tarnished hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free from any visible damaged or restoration; the hour hand may be a replacement. The hinged bezel appears undamaged. The case is generally in fine condition with the top and rear glass panels free from visible damage including corner chips. The side panels are in fine condition with the only noticeable blemish being a slight surface scratch to the left-hand side. The front panel shows (on close examination) signs of small repairs to the infill areas above the dial otherwise appears undamaged. The gilding is in fine condition with only minor tarnishing/mellowing in places.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GILT BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK INSET WITH LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELSGAY, LAMAILLE AND COMPANY, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY HARDY BROTHERS, SYDNEY, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with oval PATENT SURETY ROLLER to centre of the backplate over further oval G.L trademark and serial number 235 to lower left, the rectangular frosted gilt dial with recessed Roman numeral hour disc, blued steel spade hands and inscribed HARDY BROS., SYDNEY to lower margin set within a canted surround, the frosted gilt case with ring decorated hinged baton carrying handle over bevelled top glass, architectural cornice and scribed line panel decorated corner uprights, the sides intricately decorated with full length portraits of a Renaissance nobleman and opposing female companion in ornate robes with details picked-out in translucent enamel on a deep maroon almost black ground, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on skirt base with ovolo over canted top mouldings and pad feet.16.5cm (6.5ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The firm of Gay, Lamaille and Company and their patent for the 'surety roller' is discussed by Thomas R. Wotruba in his article The story behind PATENT SURETY ROLLER stamped on carriage clocks published in ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY June 2017 2019 (pages 239-47). Moritz describes how the Patent Surety Roller (a mechanism which prevents the strike star wheel from accidentally jumping out-of-sync whilst the clock is being transport) was invented by Moritz Immisch for which he received a brevet in 1979. The patent was subsequently secured by Messrs Gay, Lamaille and Company of Paris and London. One of the firm's founders, Emile Gay(e), is recorded as working at 20 Red Lion Square, London in 1861before going into partnership with a clockmaker named Vicarino and setting up operations at 5 rue Beranger, Paris. In around 1877-78 George Lamaille replaced Vicarino forming Gay, Lamaille and Company who through their strong connections with London supplied many of the leading English retailers such as Dent, Frodsham and Lund & Blockley during the latter years of the 19th century. Hardy Brothers were founded in 1853 and are one of Sydney's premier jewellers and retailers of luxury goods and watches. They have also served and held Royal Warrants for all Monarchs since King George V. The exquisite side panels of the current lot are textbook examples of the finest enamel-work produced in the Limoges workshops during the second half of the 19th century. The Renaissance subject matter along with the colour palette (in particular the dark ground) revives the style for which the region became particularly well-known for during the 16th Century. Indeed the popularity and re-establishment of the Limoges enamel workshops during the second half of the 19th century was born out of a deep appreciation for the Renaissance originals which had become highly prized by connoisseurs earlier in the century. As often the case with French revivalist art the intention was to match (or even if possible exceed) the quality of the originals hence there was generally a 'no expense spared' approach to execution in order to achieve this objective.The panels of the current lot carefully and cleverly employ a mixture of opaque and translucent enamels to create depth, texture and lustre which varies under different lighting conditions. Some areas in particular, such as the areas representing silk within the garments of the figures, use the finished ground of the metal plate to great effect by allowing reflected to pass through vibrant pigmented transparent enamel surface layers.Condition Report: The movement appears complete, all original and is in full working order although is prone to stopping most likely due to lack of use hence requires a gentle clean and service (movement is a little tarnished/discoloured). The dial is generally in fine condition only having very slight overall rubbing and a very minor scuff to centre of the lower edge. The case is in fine condition, the front glass appears free from damage including corner chips; the rear door glass has a small chip to the lower right-hand corner and another tiny chip to the upper right. Both enamel panels are free from any visible damage and are very fine in their execution, the gilt highlighting however is a little rubbed/worn in places. The gilding of the case is in fine condition with minimal wear/discolouration.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK INSET WITH LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELSACHILLE BROCOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with central AB within a star trademark over serial number 1225 to lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular frosted gilt dial with recessed light blue enamelled hour disc decorated with gilt rosette to centre within Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring and with blued steel hands, the satin-gilt case with hinged reeded baton carrying handle and thick bevelled top glass to the canted-edge projecting top over caddy moulded cornice and elaborate ring-turned free-standing slender baluster columns to angles, the sides inset with intricately executed Limoges porcelain panels painted in the Renaissance style with portraits of a nobleman opposing female companion each within an oval reserve incorporating strapwork scroll border decoration onto a deep maroon almost black ground, the rear with bevel-glazed door over cavetto moulded skirt base with slender squab feet.17cm (6.75ins) high with handle down, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Achille Brocot is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817 and died in 1878. The Museums Victoria (Australia) website notes that Achille patented several improvements in clock mechanism escapements, and invented the 'Brocot Suspension', an adjustable pendulum spring which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial. He also introduced a jewelled deadbeat escapement, sometimes called a visible escapement as it was often mounted in the middle of the dial. Achille was awarded a first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855, and in 1856 was appointed Treasurer to La Société des Horlogers in Paris. He published a 'Calculation of the Wheels by Approximation' in 1862. His sons Achille and Paul continued the business following Achille senior's death 1878. The firm was taken over by rival clock maker Gustave Gibaudet in 1889.  The exquisite side panels of the current lot are textbook examples of the finest enamel-work produced in the Limoges workshops during the second half of the 19th century. The Renaissance subject matter along with the colour palette (in particular the dark ground) revives the style for which the region became particularly well-known for during the 16th Century. Indeed the popularity and re-establishment of the Limoges enamel workshops during the second half of the 19th century was born out of a deep appreciation for the Renaissance originals which had become highly prized by connoisseurs earlier in the century. As often the case with French revivalist art the intention was to match (or even if possible exceed) the quality of the originals hence there was generally a 'no expense spared' approach to execution in order to achieve this objective.The panels of the current lot carefully and cleverly employ a mixture of opaque and translucent enamels to create depth, texture and lustre which varies under different lighting conditions. Some areas in particular, such as the areas representing silk within the garments of the figures, use the finished ground of the metal plate to great effect by allowing reflected to pass through vibrant pigmented transparent enamel surface layers.Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all-original and is in full working condition however the mechanism is a little dirty/discoloured hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has a very light hairline crack across the centre of the disc (only visible on very close examination) otherwise dial is in fine condition. The case is in fine condition with good strong satin gilt finish only having minor localised oxidation/discolouration in places. The enamel side panels are free from obvious on close examination some restoration to the brim of the hat in front of the female figure's face can be seen. The rear door glass has a very small chip to the upper right hand corner otherwise glasses appear free form any visible damage.Clock does not have a winding key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND RARE FRENCH MULTI-COLOURED 'CASTLE' CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED PORCELAIN PANELSPROBABLY BY JULES BRUNELOT, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY COLLINS, BRIGHTON, CIRCA 1885The eight-day two train gong striking movement with later platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 1317 followed by a circled B to the lower left hand corner, the rectangular painted porcelain dial inscribed COLLINS, BRIGHTON to centre within Gothic Roman numeral chapter ring, with gilt hands beneath dressed stone arch to upper border and with view of figures conversing on steps between a pair of castles to lower margin, the case with shaped arched hinged satin-gilt carrying handle over graphite finished tiled hopped roof incorporating dormers to sides, gilt 'murder-hole' frieze and canted copper skirting, the angles formed as towers decorated with multicoloured bonded courses capped with tiled conical graphite spires, the sides inset with porcelain panels painted with 16th style tavern scenes and the rear with hinged gilt panel door, on stepped copper-banded shallow plinth base with canted gilt skirt.20.5cm (8.125ins) high with handle down, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The trademark stamped to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate of the current lot (letter B within a circle) is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as possibly being for Jules Brunelot although no evidence has been found to confirm this. Collins of Brighton do not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however it is most likely that they were retailers of Jewellery, silverware, watches and clocks. The romanticised Gothic castle design of the case of the current lot is both particularly rare and pleasing. The multicolour finish of the case with differing details picked-out in silver, copper and graphite (in addition to the gilding) adds to the strong visual qualities of the case, as do the porcelain panels with their post Medieval genre scenes. Indeed other examples of this design do not appear in both Allix and Roberts although a much simpler undecorated variant (with less complex superstructure) was offered at Christie's South Kensington sale of The Dr, Eugene and Rose Antelis Collection of Important French Carriage Clocks Thursday 26th November 1998 (lot 174). Condition Report: Movement is complete and in relatively clean full working condition. The platform escapement is a 20th century replacement otherwise the clock appears all-original. The dial panel appears free from damage with the only noticeable fault being a slight bend in the minute hand. The case is in fine condition with minimal wear/discolouration to the multi-colour finishes. The side panels are in very good condition except for some slight chipping to the centre of the bottom edge of the right-hand side panel. The front glass has a very shallow chip to the inside upper left-hand corner.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH MULTI-COLOUR REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH RELIEF-CAST PANELSRETAILED BY J. SEWILL, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 2190 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the dial with gilt rosette centred circular cream enamel hour disc inscribed J. SEWILL, Leadenhall, LONDON within white Roman cartouche numeral chapter ring, with blued steel hands set into a rectangular panel sculpted in relief with bird inhabited floral sprays picked-out in silver, copper and gilt onto a textured graphite-coloured ground, the bevel-glazed pillars variant case with arched part-silvered hinged carrying handle over top panel incorporating circular raised bevel-glazed panel, caddy-moulded upper edges and projecting ring-turned silvered slender baluster uprights to angles, the sides each inset with finely modelled relief panel depicting bird inhabited foliage in silver, copper and gilt onto a textured graphite ground, the rear with bevel-glazed door, the base with dentil band over skirt incorporating rounded projections at the angles, on silvered bun feet.17cm (6.75ins) high, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Joseph Sewill was born in Liverpool in 1816 and started up as a watchmaker, chronometer maker, and nautical instrument maker at 61 South Castle St, Liverpool in about 1848. Latterly Joseph went into partnership with two of his sons and is thought to have retired to London in 1862. His son, John Joshua Sewill (d. 1891) succeeded him and headed the business until his death in 1891, The firm was well regarded and opened branches in London (at 30 Cornhill prior to 1882), Glasgow and Locle (Switzerland). In 1867 a chronometer by Sewill won the Greenwich Trials and they became makers to the Admiralty. In the 1874 Greenwich Trials their chronometers came first and third. They also entered pieces into Kew trials, where a karrusel watch was awarded 81.8 marks in 1900. They won an award for 'services to horology' at the Paris Exhibition of 1862, and later became 'Maker to the Queen of Spain'.The highly decorative bands and panels decorating the dial and side panels of current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. A clock with closely related decoration is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Figure 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time-consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'. Condition Report: The movement is complete, appears all-original and is in full working condition. The mechanism is a little discoloured/dirty so a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in good original condition, the address of the retailer is a little ribbed otherwise the enamel disc appears free from visible faults. The multicolour dial mask appears to be in flawless condition. The case is in very fine condition with only a few very slight spots of discoloration and a couple of the tiniest of bumps. The side panels are in very fine condition with practically no visible wear/discolouration. The rear door glass has a small chip to the lower left-hand corner otherwise glasses appear free from visible faults.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH MULTI-COLOUR REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH RELIEF-CAST PANELSRETAILED BY J.E. CALDWELL, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1882The eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 89 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the dial with gilt rosette centred circular enamel hour disc inscribed J. E. CALDWELL & Co., Philadelphia within cream-ground Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel hands set into a rectangular panel sculpted in relief with bird inhabited floral sprays picked-out in silver, copper and gilt onto a textured graphite-coloured ground, the bevel-glazed anglaise riche variant case with hinged reeded baton carrying handle to the thick glass centred top panel presentation engraved L.L. Heckscher, from, R.H., Silver Wedding, 1882 to rear edge, over copper baluster frieze, projecting graphite cavetto corner mouldings, fluted frieze and Corinthian columns with copper capitals and gilt bases to angles, the sides each inset with finely modelled relief panel depicting bird inhabited foliage in silver, copper and gilt onto a textured graphite ground, the rear with bevel-glazed door on complex ogee-outline plinth base incorporating projecting angles and stepped skirt.19cm (7.5ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance, Private collection, East Midlands. The Philadelphia firm of Jewellers and retailers of silverware, watches, clocks and high-end luxury goods was founded in 1839 at 163 Chestnut Street by James Emmott Caldwell. In 1843 the firm became Bennett and Caldwell before reverting back to J.E. Caldwell and Company in 1848. The business expanded and subsequently traded from successive larger premises on Chestnut Street. The firm continued trading form Chestnut Street after the death of Caldwell in 1881 up until 2009 only to be revived in 2019 with the new business trading from Jeweler's Row, Philadelphia.The highly decorative bands and panels decorating the dial and side panels of current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. A clock with closely related decoration is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Figure 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time-consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'. Condition Report: The movement is complete, appears all-original and is in essentially in working condition however the strike train is currently out-of-sync with the hands. The mechanism is a little discoloured/dirty so a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in good original condition with the only noticeable defect being a very light small hairline crack or scratch near the retailer's signature. The multicolour dial mask appears to be in flawless condition. The case is in very fine condition with only a few very slight spots of discoloration and a couple of the tiniest of bumps. The side panels are in very fine condition with practically no visible wear/discolouration. The glasses appear free from visible faults except for the rear door panel which has a small chip to the upper left-hand corner which is only visible from the inside (ie. When the door is open allowing the panel to be viewed from behind).There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GILT BRASS GORGE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH FINE PAINTED PORCELAIN PANELSUNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1875The eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 819 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular painted porcelain dial with dove and floral trail decorated centre within gilt-edged arcaded Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating alternating white and ruby-coloured 'jewelled' decoration and with blued steel spade hands, the upper spandrel areas with elaborate jewelled gilt scroll on a Bleu Celeste ground and the lower margin with shaped panel painted with scene of two water babies standing on lily pads fishing within conforming surround, the satin gilt gorge case with hinged carrying handle and panel matching that of the dial within jewelled gilt border to top, with channel moulded uprights and further porcelain panels each again finely painted with water babies on lily pads within jewelled gilt Bleu Celeste borders to sides, the rear door with a fifth panel painted with a riverscape, on ogee moulded base.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. 

A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS ANGLAISE RICHE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED PORCELAIN PANELSANTOINE REDIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate with stamped sunburst trademark over V.R, BREVETE to centre and serial number 4417 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular polychrome painted porcelain dial with incorporating Roman numeral chapter and blued steel trefoil hands over Romantic scene of a courting couple in 16th century style dress seated beside a river with castle in the distance, the satin gilt cast with hinged twist baton-centred carrying handle and bevelled top glass over fluted frieze to entablature incorporating projecting angles over three-quarter Corinthian columns to angles with twist decorated shafts, the sides with standing full length portraits of a Renaissance court guard opposing female companion, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on complex ogee-outline skirt base incorporating conforming projecting angles; with original Morocco covered protective travelling case and numbered winding key.18cm (7ins) high with handle down, 10.5cm (4.125ins) wide, 9cm (3,5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Antoine Redier is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817. He is noted as first working in Paris in 1832 where his premises is subsequently recorded as being at Rue de Chatelet 2; he also had workshops in Saint-Nicholas-d'Aliermont. At the Great Exhibition of 1851 he showed a design of 'travelling and repeating clock, new invention'; he exhibited again in Paris in 1855 and received a Brevet for enamel dials with no false plates in 1857. He mainly served the English market and is thought to have worked until his death in 1892.Condition Report: The movement is complete, appears all-original and is in full working condition. The mechanism is reasonably clean however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears to be in fine condition wit no visible faults. The case is generally in very fine condition. On close examination the right-hand porcelain panel exhibits evidence of some restoration to the upper right-hand corner otherwise panels appear free form noticeable faults or further restoration. The gilding is in very fine condition with only one or two spots of very slight discolouration. The top glass has a small edge chip; the front and rear glasses appear free from visible damage. The travelling case is in good original condition with relatively light wear to both the interior lining and exterior covering. The repeat-button to the lid of the travelling case in missing and the strap is a replacement.Clock has original numbered winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH SCULPTED SILVERED BRASS ROCOCO STYLE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH REPEATUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURY The eight-day two train gong striking movement stamped with silvered platform lever escapement incorporating split bimetallic balance and numbered 64 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the dial with frosted-gilt rectangular gilt mask enclosing circular white enamel Roman numeral circular insert blued steel hands, the bevel-glazed silvered brass with hinged rocaille scroll cast handle above rectangular glass topped upstand within cavetto shaped putti inhabited scroll-cast surround over projecting pierced rococo scroll decorated uprights and conforming elaborate skirt base incorporating scroll feet at the angles.16cm (6.25ins) high excluding handle, 10.5 (4.125ins) wide, 10cm (4.875ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original. The repeat button is presently jammed hence requires adjustment before the clock can be made to repeat. The dial appears in fine condition with no cracks or chips to the enamel and with good string gilding to the mask with only one small spot of discolouration. The case is in dirty/discoloured/tarnished but otherwise is in fine condition with no visible corner chips to the glasses. The castings of the case are of fine quality with a high level of hand finishing.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH GILT BAMBOO CASED REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH AESTHETIC PORCELAIN PANELS PROBABLY BY A. DUMAS, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance and sounding the alarm on the same gong, the backplate stamped with oval trademark AD over serial number 1107 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular porcelain dial panel overall painted in polychrome and gilt with asymmetric panels of carp, birds and insects within a cream and gilt trellis field populated with a kingfisher, butterfly inhabiting stylised foliage, the centre with gilt on black Arabic numeral cartouche chapter ring and blued steel hands over conforming alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass bevel glazed bamboo case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners, the top with conforming hinged carrying handle and panel-glazed escapement aperture and the sides inset with additional Aesthetic style porcelain panels matching the dial with arrangement of shaped panels and objects decorated with carp, birds and other motifs within a cream and gilt trellis ground incorporating birds and insects amongst flowering foliage, on integral bamboo stump feet.16cm (6.5ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The identity of the maker who used trademark A.D within an oval surround is currently unknown however clocks stamped with the same initials but within a diamond lozenge are known to be by A. Dumas who is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development for a relatively small number of clocks bearing low serial numbers and having porcelain dials and panels. Allix also cites Saunier describing A. Dumas as a maker of his own gongs and cases which is of interest bearing in mind that the same oval A.D trademark has been seen on gong blocks used by Drocourt amongst others. Indeed it is the presence of this mark on the gong block of some of their clocks which has led to the incorrect belief by some that the mark was actually for Alfred Drocourt.The design of the porcelain panels of the current lot draw their inspiration from Japanese art in particular Satsuma pottery. The study and interpretation of Japanese decorative arts was a core element of the Aesthetic Movement which in-turn influenced Orientalist design which became highly fashionable during the latter quarter of the 19th century. Furthermore the 'bamboo' design of the case compliments the Aesthetic feel of the panels resulting in an object which is fully integrated in its visual qualities. A group of timepieces illustrating the variations on the theme of the current lot can be found in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS pages 172-73 (Fig. 10.16-17).Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is in fine clean fully working condition. The dial appears free form visible damaged however some re-touching to the gilding towards the upper left-hand corner may indicate that some very well executed restoration (possibly to repair a crack) may have taken place. The case presents as being in very fine condition with no visible chips to the glasses and fine even frosted gilding which appears essentially flawless. The porcelain side panels appear free form visible damage or wear however the right-hand panel appears to have had some very well executed restoration to repair a crack across the upper rear corner. The track of this crack can just be seen on the reverse of panel when looing into the case with the rear door open. Despite this restoration the clock generally presents as essentially in immaculate condition.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BAMBOO CASED REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED FIRED ENAMEL PANELS UNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance and sounding the alarm on the same gong, the rectangular polychrome country landscape painted enamel dial panel incorporating Vertical Arabic numerals to chapter ring and blued steel spade hands over conforming alarm setting dial to lower margin flanked by a pair of figures in 18th century dress conversing, the gilt brass bevel glazed bamboo case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners, the top with conforming hinged carrying handle and bevel-glazed-glazed escapement aperture and the sides inset with additional painted enamel Watteauesque scenes of 18th century figures within wooded landscapes, the rear door with further conforming panel depicting a courting couple, on canted T-shaped bamboo stump feet.17cm (6.75ins) high, 11cm (4.375ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is running, striking and repeating however the strike is currently out-of-sync with the hands. The alarm mechanism is intact but the spring has become loose within the barrel hence will not currently wind. Generally the movement is a little dull/dirty hence an gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible damage however there are four small 'spots' of retouching to the enamel each near one corner (only detectable on very close examination). These are probably to address due to slight faults/stress in the enamel at the points where the enamel plate is attached to the movement. The case is generally in fine condition with good even frosted gilding having only having one or two very light spots of discolouration. The top glass has a small chip to the rear left hand corner; the front glass appears free of corner chips. The enamel panels are in fine condition with faults very much limited to some light wear to the upper and lower margins, a very light hairline crack to the left-hand panel (in the sky above the female figure) and another (to the grass next to the feet of the male figure) to the rear panel.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BAMBOO CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED PORCELAIN DIALUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 828 to the insides of both the front and back plates, the rectangular polychrome country landscape painted enamel dial panel incorporating Gilt-edged Roman numeral chapter ring and blued steel spade hands over painted scene of shepherd watching a flock of grazing sheep, the gilt brass bevel-glazed bamboo case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners, the top with conforming hinged carrying handle and bevel-glazed-glazed escapement aperture, the rear with conforming glazed door, on canted T-shaped bamboo stump feet.17cm (6.75ins) high, 11cm (4.375ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: Movement appears all-original and is in full working order however a precautionary gentle clean/service may be prudent. The dial appears free from visible damage or restoration. The case is generally in very good original condition albeit with some overall rubbing, wear and discolouration to the gilding. The glasses appear free from corner chips; the front glass is not bevelled hence may be a replacement.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and stamped with number 11 to the inside lower edge of the backplate, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands, the gilt brass bevel-glazed case similar to the bamboo type with frame modelled as twisted square section batons overlapping at the corners, the top with conforming hinged carrying handle and bevel-glazed-glazed escapement aperture, the rear with conforming glazed door, on stump feet.16cm (6.25ins) high, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 9cm (3,5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. A clock with related 'twist' case is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling Clocks on page 198 (Figure 12-4).Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all original. The trains will wind but are not currently fully operational; the going train will beat for a few seconds before petering out and the strike train now only sounds once on the gong at every hour. The movement is a little neglected hence a gentle clean, service and adjustment will hopefully be all that is required to bring it back to full working condition. The dial is free from visible faults. The case is generally in good original condition. The frame has been polished hence most of the gilding has been worn off or is very thin. The front glass has slight chipping to all corners except for lower left and the right-hand glass has a small chip to the upper rear corner, otherwise glasses appear free from visible damage. Clock is generally eminently presentable.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

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