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Preisdatenbank abonnierenA LARGE GROUP OF CAST CLOCK BELLSANONYMOUS, 17th CENTURY AND LATERComprising two lantern clock bells, twelve domed thirty-hour clock bells, seven shallower thirty-hour clock bells, five smaller bells possibly appropriate for eight-day longcase clocks, and ten table or mantel clock bells, (34).The largest 15cm (6ins) diameter.
Y A FINE DUTCH BRASS MOUNTED EBONY GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING TABLE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE AND CALENDARJACOB HASIUS, AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1740The four pillar movement with thick plates measuring approximately 8.75 by 6.375 inches enclosing fusee for the going train with verge escapement regulated short bob pendulum, the hour and quarter trains both with standing barrels secured to the frontplate and sounding the quarter followed by the hour on a graduated pair of bells every quarter hour, the backplate finely engraved with a sunburst mask flanked by foliate scrollwork incorporating ribbon-tied martial trophies over grotesque mask surmounted foliate strapwork bordered signature cartouche engraved Jacob Hasius, Amsterdam Fecit to lower margin, the 8 inch square brass dial with scroll-bordered shaped cartouche further signed IACOB, HASIUS, AMSTERDAM and incorporating date-of-the month aperture to the upper part of the matted centre, over twin shaped chamfer-cut sector apertures revealing month-of-the-year and day-of-the-week indications labelled in Dutch and engraved with their respective deities, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers, with scroll-pierced steel hands and lambrequin mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved border to the edges of the plate, the silvered arch with rolling moonphase set within very finely engraved surround incorporating lunettes and overall inhabited with Classical deities including Poseidon and Zeus together with other allegorical figures and trumpeting putti flanking an aperture for age of the moon to the apex, the ebony veneered bell-top case with scallop-shell centred scroll-engraved hinged shaped brass carrying handle and fine foliate scroll strapwork pierced and engraved fretwork overlay to both the convex upper and the tall concave lower sections of the superstructure incorporating central grotesque masks, urns and dolphins to the latter, over complex top moulding applied with fine chiselled brass vase finials above opening front incorporating brass fillet moulding bordering the glazed dial aperture and engraved winged cherub mask and scroll upper quadrant frets, the sides with circular over concave-topped scroll-engraved brass sound frets incorporating Classical portrait bust-centred cartouches, the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base bound with strapwork scroll engraved brass over finely detailed hairy lion's paw feet.51.5cm (20.25ins) high with handle down, 31.5cm (12.5ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep. Provenance:Purchased at Christies Amsterdam sale of EUROPEAN AND NOBLE COLLECTIONS 14th December 2011 (lot 60) for 34,600 Euros. Previously the property of a Dutch private collector; with H. Brokke, Amsterdam in 1966, and the Dreesman Collection, circa 1928. Jacob Hasius is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working 1682-1747. He had a workshop in the Jan Roodenpoortstorenteeg and is listed in the 'Register of Good Men' in 1704 and 1716. The specification of grande-sonnerie striking, triple calendar indication and moonphase, coupled with the exceptional dial engraving and the profuse use of pierced and engraved brass mounts to the case suggest that the present clock was made as a 'statement piece' most likely for a member of the wealthy Amsterdam merchant class.Condition Report: Movement is complete, fundamentally original and is in relatively clean working condition. The grande-sonnerie striking is operational however is prone to either counting the hours incorrectly or not tripping now and again suggesting that a gentle service is probably due. All the underdial-work for the calendar indications are present and operational but will most likely require some adjustment and synchronisation. The dial is in fine original condition with exceptional engraving to the arch. The centre hole (for the hands) has a correction (from the time of making) in the form of a filled part-circle beneath the present hole otherwise faults are very much limited to a visible rivet mark (for a calendar wheel carrier post) to the matting near three o'clock. The case has a vertical veneer patch repair to the left hand upright (bordering the brass fillet moulding for the gazed aperture) of the back door otherwise is in fine original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age-related blemishes. The brass frets are complete and of fine quality with good strong engraved detail throughout.Clock is complete with integral bob pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GERMAN BLACK FOREST WOODEN WEIGHT-DRIVEN ORGAN CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIAL WITH AUTOMATONUNSIGNED, MID 19th CENTURYThe clock movement with three-wheel trains incorporating anchor escapement regulated by 29 inch lenticular bob pendulum and countwheel striking sounding on a gong transversely planted against a sound box to the right of the wooden frontplate, the left hand side with transverse barrel, greatwheel and fly for driving the 15.5 inch pinned and stapled wooden organ barrel set within the upper tier of the box case with hourly trip release enabled via pivoted linkages engaging with the hour strike detents, the barrel with eight sets of pins/staples for each of the twenty-three organ pipes positioned to the rear sounding via pivoted detents operating valves, the upper margin with further glazed box containing two pivoted automaton figures dressed a sailors playing pipes driven by auxiliary linkages connected to the organ barrel drive, the right hand side visible sliding arbor for the barrel cut with eight channels to allow tune selection with locking via an arrangement of brass detents, the left hand side with barrel winding square and visible crank for driving the large organ bellows positioned to the rear behind the clock movement, the 18.5 inch cream painted wood break-arch dial incorporating 11.5 inch raised circular convex centre with Roman numeral chapter ring and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced brass hands and polychrome painted floral cornucopiae decoration to spandrels, beneath arch centred with a shallow-arch aperture for the automaton within conforming floral painted borders surmounted by grotesques.66cm (29ins) high, 50cm (19.75ins) wide, 33cm (13ins) deep.Provenance:Hotel Seeburg, Luzern, Switzerland. Hotel Seeburg, Luzern, was purchased for the touring association of the Regent Street Polytechnic in 1898. The Regent Street Polytechnic (now the University of Westminster) was founded by Quintin Hogg in 1881. Hotel Seeburg passed to his grandson, the Hon. William Neil Hogg and then to his two nephews: Douglas Hogg, 3rd Viscount Hailsham and The Hon James Hogg, Wherwell Priory, Hampshire. Condition Report: The mechanism appears complete and fundamentally all-original. The clock movement is in working condition and all linkages are present to release the musical train and operate the automaton. The music mechanism appears complete and intact and is configured to play eight tunes with manual selection. The bellows are airtight and the clock will play music, however we have not tested whether all notes are operational; some of the pipes are a little loose hence it is probable that not all of them will sound. The music cylinder appears to be in good condition with the staples undisturbed and only slight shrinkage cracking. The dial panel is a little warped but retains its original finish albeit with some wear and flaking. The original brass hands are present.Clock has three weights (two small brass-cased and one very heavy lead weight), a pendulum (rating screw bent) and a crank winding key. There is no wall bracket or stand present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III EBONISED TABLE CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATTHOMAS EARNSHAW WITH MOVEMENT SUPPLIED BY A. AND I. THWAITES, LONDON, LATE 18th CENTURYThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the geometric border engraved backplate with pendulum holdfast and signed Tho's Earnshaw, London to centre, the frontplate stamped A & I, THWAITES, 650 to lower edge, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and signed Tho's Earnshaw, LONDON to the silvered centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with delicate pierced steel hands and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the ogee above cavetto moulded top over hinged front with brass fillet inset glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with break-arch door set within the frame of the case, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base with brass bracket feet.38cm (15ins) high with handle down, 28cm (11ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Thomas Earnshaw was an important maker with regards to the development of the marine chronometer. He is recorded in Betts, Jonathan MARINE CHRONOMETERS AT GREENWICH, A Catalogue of Marine Chronometers at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich as born in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire in 1749 and is thought to have been apprenticed to William Hughes of High Holborn in around 1763-70. He married Lydia Theakston at St. James's Church Piccadilly in 1769 and by 1774 the had three sons - Manasseh William (b. 1770), James (b. 1771) and Thomas (b.1774). The financial pressure of having such large family early in his career proved unsustainable causing Earnshaw to abscond to Dublin in 1774 before returning to surrender himself to the debtors prison. Earnshaw however managed to come to terms with his debtors and was soon back in business.Thomas Earnshaw proved to be a very talented maker in particular with regards to watch finishing. Indeed he taught himself the highly specialised trades of watch jewelling and ruby-cylinder making and by 1780 he had turned his attention to chronometer making. He is generally credited with the improvement of the detent escapement through the introduction of a blade-spring (replacing a less effective pivoted arrangement). Earnshaw was introduced to the Astronomer Royal, Neville Maskelyne for whom he made a fine regulator for the Armagh observatory in 1789 and, in 1792, he acquired his former master's premises in High Holborn from where he set-about producing chronometers. By 1795 he had refined his designs for pocket and marine chronometers allowing him to start to see the prosperity of his perseverance.In 1806 the Board of Longitude awarded Earnshaw with £3,000 in recognition for his work, however his nose was put out of joint by John Roger Arnold (son of Earnshaw's contemporary rival John Arnold) receiving the same sum. By this time his son, Thomas Junior, was partly running the business allowing him to semi-retire to a comfortable villa in Greenford. In 1815 Thomas Earnshaw still had an involvement with the business however by 1820 he had pretty much retired leaving the workshops in the hands of his son who continued there until 1854. Thomas Earnshaw died in 1829. Ainsworth Thwaites 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. His son, John, was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of Ainsworth in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. He entered into partnership with Jeremiah Reed in 1808 and he firm subsequently became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton.Ronald E. Rose in his book English DIAL CLOCKS provides data allowing clocks by Thwaites to be dated from their serial number (Appendix III page 239); from this list the serial number of the movement of the current lot suggests that it was made around 1773-74. However, the style of engraving and overall design/form of the clock would suggest a date of around 1795-1805. From this it is perhaps appropriate to suggest the movement was probably held 'in stock' by either Thwaites or Earnshaw before being used for the present clock.Condition Report: Evidence (in the form of a series of filled holes) indicates that the present movement was originally made with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum. The conversion to anchor escapement has been executed very well and probably early in the clocks life with minimal alteration to the plates. The present pendulum holdfast unfortunately obscures the signature; there is also a spare threaded hole to the right hand edge of the backplate indicating the position of the original verge pendulum holdfast hook. The movement otherwise is in good relatively clean original working condition although is probably due for a gentle service. The dial has overall light wear and discolouration to the silvering otherwise is in good original condition. The minute hand has an old repair. The case is in sound original condition with notable faults limited to front-to-back shrinkage cracking to the arch-top of the case and a slight warp to the front door causing the top to project forwards slightly. The front and rear doors retain their original locks and hinges; the base of the case has been scooped-out slightly to allow for the present lenticular bob pendulum. The metal mounts (handle, mouldings, frets and feet are fairly heavily tarnished/discoloured, otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, minor shrinkage and other age-related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, winding key and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN UNUSUAL FRENCH PORCELAIN PANEL MOUNTED GILT BRASS ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK IN A ONE-PIECE CASEMOSER, PARIS, CIRCA 1840The two train countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate signed Moser a Paris and numbered 8058 to lower margin, the inside lower edge of the frontplate further stamped 2453, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with pierced blued steel trefoil hands set within fine foliate scroll gilt brass rectangular mask incorporating a conforming enamel Arabic numeral subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed one-piece case with rococo scroll cast hinged carrying handle over top glass applied with a raised oval porcelain plaque polychrome painted with an 18th century style female portrait within gilt cartouche and blue ground border set within canted gilt brass surround flanked by foliate scroll-pierced fretwork, the caddy moulded frame cast and chased in relief with fine fruiting foliage incorporating crossed ribbon decoration to uprights, the side glasses applied with conforming raised oval porcelain panels decorated with putti, each set between a pierced and engraved foliate strapwork crest and apron, the rear door with further large panel painted with an 18th century musician playing a lute within pierced upper and lower border infill, on repeating leaf chased cavetto skirt base with inset rounded angles.15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 10.5cm (4.125ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Recent research by Leigh Extence has established that Georges Moser was born in Switzerland in 1798. By 1823 he had moved to Paris and was located at 18 Grenier St. Lazarre (which became number 15 in 1825). In 1836 Moser had moved to Boulevard du Temple 9 and subsequently entered into partnership with Samuel Marti in 1840. The partnership was registered at the address Orleans-Marais 13 until 1843 when Moser left and returned to Boulevard du Temple 9 before moving to number 24 in 1846 and then finally to number 15 in 1850. In 1860 the business was registered with 'et Cie' and records ceased after 1863.Extence also notes that Georges Moser utilised movements supplied by Holingue freres who also supplied Paul Garnier and were an important part of the history of Drocourt.Condition Report: Movement is clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The strike and alarm mechanisms are fully operational; the going train will run but escapement sticks which is most likely due to lubrication drying-out. The dial enamel appear to be free from visible faults and the mask is in good condition with no visible wear or faults. The case is in very good original condition with minimal edge wear and discolouration to the gilding. The top glass has a slight chip to the rear edge and the rear door has a small chip to the lower right corner otherwise the glasses appear free from visible damage. The porcelain panels are in fine condition with no visible cracks or evidence of restoration; the gilt details show minimal wear.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE WILLIAM III RACK-STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH ELEVEN-INCH DIALJAMES DELANCE, FROME, CIRCA 1695The four (formerly six) finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum and substantial steelwork for the rack striking mechanism, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, scroll border engraved calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Jam's Delance, Froom fecit to lower margin, the angles with applied winged cherub mask and scroll case spandrels (lacking hands, pendulum and weights).32cm (12.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep. James Delance is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Downton, Wiltshire in 1655, he is believed to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Lawrence Debnam in Frome prior to moving to London in 1677 where he was admitted as a Free Brother to the Clockmakers' Company the following year. Delance remained in London until 1685 when he left the city and returned to Frome where he set up business in Cheap Street - probably succeeding Lawrence Debnam who died in 1683 at the age of 40. Delance is recorded as undertaking work on clocks for Lord Weymouth at Longleat from at least 1694 until 1703. By 1721 Delance had moved to Downton, Wiltshire and was still working in 1736.Condition Report: Between the plates the movement appears to survive in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapement pallets. The underdial hour strikework is intact and appears all-original although the rack assembly pivot has been relocated slightly. The centre minute pipe is fitted with an additional quarter rack indicating that at one time the clock also sounded the quarters. There are also spare holes to both plates (and a pivot post to the frontplate) indicating an additional hammer was fitted along with respective detents etc for quarter strike-work. In addition to this there are two pairs of vacant holes indicating that the movement was originally fitted with two additional pillars. Although essentially in working condition the movement is dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean/service before putting to use; the twelve-hour hour wheel (fitted to the hour pipe) also has a folded tooth which will require repair. The dial is in sound original condition although the lower right corner has a loss to the tip of the plate. There are also three slight casting/stress cracks to the edge of the plate. The matting is finely executed and is in good unworn condition except for a couple of light surface scratches. The chapter ring has some localised patchy discolouration, the spandrels appear original and are in good condition. As catalogued there are no hands, lines, pulleys, weights, pendulum or seatboard present with the current lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE CHARLES II GILT BRASS TEN-AND-A-QUARTER-INCH LONGCASE CLOCK DIAL FOR A KEY-WOUND CLOCKLAWRENCE DEBNAM, FROME, CIRCA 1675The 10.25 inch square gilt brass plate with fine symmetrical scrolling tulip engraved decoration to centre issuing from a stylised urn positioned between the winding holes and incorporating flamboyant scrolling signature Lawrence Debnam, in Froome Me Fecit to upper margin, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and winged cherub mask cast spandrels to angles, the rear with four feet.26cm (10.25ins) square, 2.5cm (1in) deep. Lawrence Debnam is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Frome, Somerset in 1643 and was working from Cheap Street in the town from at least 1667 and is thought to have died in 1682/3. The presence of James Delance's signature beneath the chapter ring suggests that he was also involved in the making of the current lot. James Delance is recorded by Loomes as born in Downton, Wiltshire in 1655, he is believed to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Lawrence Debnam prior to moving to London in 1677 where he was admitted as a Free Brother to the Clockmakers' Company the following year. Delance remained in London until 1685 when he left the city and returned to Frome where he set up business in Cheap Street - probably succeeding Debnam who died in 1683 at the age of 40. By 1721 Delance had moved to Downton, Wiltshire and was still working in 1736. The current lot can be directly compared to the dial of a thirty-hour clock by Debnam illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840, exhibit 5 pages 30-33. It is most likely that engraving for both these dials by Debnam was strongly influenced by the work of John London of Bristol. Indeed a dial for an eight-day clock by London demonstrating strong stylistic similarities to the present lot is illustrated by Darken on page 38 (exhibit 7).
A VICTORIAN FUSEE DROP DIAL WALL TIMEPIECETHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY VULLIAMY, LONDON, CIRCA 1848The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by a 12 inch heavy lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate inscribed VULLIAMY, LONDON, No.1845, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral further inscribed VULLIAMY, LONDON, 1845 to centre, with steel moon hands now set behind a hinged glazed cast brass bezel incorporating canted silvered insert applied to a moulded wooden surround, secured via pegged batons to the non-original drop-trunk case with movement access doors to both sides and rectangular door to the flame figured trunk flanked by foliate scroll carved ears over a quarter-round convex base.65cm (25.5ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. Provenance:The beneficiary of a deceased estate, with the proceeds to be donated to the protection of the white rhino in the Great Kruger facilitated by the South African Wildlife College. The funds are to be allocated to the 'Canine Group' of Field Rangers in order to assist this proven, effective unit of dog handlers in their anti-poaching operations. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1780 to Benjamin Vulliamy and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1809. He worked from 52 Pall Mall, served as Warden 1821-5 and was appointed Master five times. He was the last of the celebrated dynasty of Royal clockmakers which started with his grandfather, Justin, forming a partnership with George II's clockmaker, Benjamin Gray. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy was perhaps one of the most influential horologists of his time publishing many works and undertaking numerous high profile public commissions as well as holding the Royal Warrant. He supplied many clocks to the Royal family including the turret clock for Windsor Castle in 1829 (replacing an earlier movement by Joseph Knibb); however his horological legacy is perhaps somewhat slightly blighted by his tendency to undertake controversial alterations to earlier important clocks by makers such as Tompion. The Vulliamys started numbering most of their clocks from 1788 until 1854. Two of the original Vulliamy work books still survive in the library of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall, these often can provide valuable information regarding the manufacture and provenance of many clocks made by the workshop. Unfortunately the records are incomplete hence only note clocks with serial numbers 296-469 and 746-1067. There is also a third surviving Vulliamy workbook, relating only to repairs and servicing dating to the period 1846-53. Interestingly this volume records at least sixty five clocks being in the possession of the government 'Office of Works' and another forty being in the possession of Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace. Roger Smith in his article entitled 'Vulliamy Clock Numbering, A Postscript', published in Antiquarian Horology Vol. 21 No. 5 (September 1994), used surviving data in the records of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall and known documented examples to compile a graph from which unrecorded clocks can be fairly accurately dated. According to this chart number 1845 would date to around 1848.Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all original and is in working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put into service. The dial is original to the movement however small notches to the edge of the disc suggests that it has been reduces in diameter probably by ½ an inch. The dial has been re-finished to a reasonably good standard; there is some slight lifting near the XI numeral and overall very light concentric rubbing to the surface. The case is not original to the movement and dial (confirmed due to probable reduction of the dial centre). The case has a good quality cast bezel incorporating a silvered canted insert behind the glass; the wooden bezel has a crack next to the hinge.The trunk is in sound condition with notable faults limited to a veneer loss (to the crossbanded border) to the lower left hand corner of the base; and a small section of cockbeading and the lock are also missing from the trunk door. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to slight shrinkage, light bumps, scuffs and other surface blemishes commensurate with age. The colour is a little uneven/faded in places; one of the dial securing pegs is missing and another is a home-made replacement.Timepiece has a good quality heavy-bob pendulum however as it is un-numbered we cannot confirm whether it is original to the movement. A winding key is also present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK UNSIGNED, PARIS, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe circular countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with radial engine-turned centre and steel moon hands set within gilt repeating floral bloom decorated bezel, the case emblematic of the sciences cast with a standing figure of a female in Empire dress reading a book standing beside a pedestal housing the clock movement surmounted by a small bookcase applied with a classical bust, a further stack of books and drawing instruments, the front relief decorated with twin winged female terms flanking a flaming lamp beneath the dial, and the left hand side with free-standing engine-milled column surmounted by a celestial globe, the plinth base fronted with large relief cast panel depicting two putti observing a globe, on leaf moulded skirt base with block feet cast with anchor motifs.44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all-original. The going train will just about beat, the strike train is currently inoperative most likely due to grime and the countwheel being loose on its arbor, the mainspring however appears sound. The dial has overall discolouration/wear to the silvering, the numerals are heavily rubbed and the tip of the hour hand is missing. The case is complete and retains original gilt finish to the castings with only light rubbing to the high spots and edges. The flat areas to the platform tops, sides and rear have become evenly tarnished/discoloured. The 'bookcase' mount to the surmount is loose on its fixing (screw needs tightening from beneath which requires the movement to be removed). The protractor is also loose (lacks securing nut) and the rear left hand foot is also loose (lacks fixing bolt and nut).Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Ɵ HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE WORKS ON LONGCASE CLOCKSSIX PUBLICATIONS:Robey, John The LONGCASE CLOCK Reference Book VOLUME 1 and VOLUME 2 second enlarged edition, Mayfield Books, Ashbourne 2001, both with dj and in marbled slipcase; Roberts, Derek British Longcase Clocks Schiffer Publishing Limited, West Chester PA 1990, dj; Robinson, Tom THE LONGCASE CLOCK Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1995, dj; Loomes, Brian BRASS DIAL CLOCKS Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1998, dj; Loomes, Brian PAINTED DIAL CLOCKS 1770-1870 Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1994, dj; and a copy of Loomes, Brian GRANDFATHER CLOCKS and their cases Bracken Books, London 1985, dj, (6).
A FINE FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK 'PENDULE A L'ELEPHANT' THE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR MASSON, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with A.C within a circle over serial number 2453 to upper left, JAPY FRERES Et CIE, G'DE MED, D'HONNEUR roundel to centre and further number 5 2 to lower edge, the 4.25 inch slightly convex circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Masson, AParis to centre and with generous Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, the scroll-pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex glazed guilloche scroll cast bezel, the case modelled in the manner of Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain or Jacques Caffieri with a gilt figure of Cupid holding aloft his bow set on billowing clouds surmounting the patinated bronze drum housing the movement incorporating hinged glazed rear cover matching that of the front and gilt flowering foliage to sides, over support modelled as a stylised elephant with its trunk aloft fitted with rococo scroll cradle for the movement on its back incorporating gilt saddle strap around its waist, standing on a naturalistically cast gilt base incorporating large flowerheads and rocaille scrollwork.41cm (16.25ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. The distinctive and particularly attractive design of the current lot is closely based upon mid 18th century models by the Bronziers Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain (1719-87) and Jacques Caffieri (1678-1755). The signature for 'Masson, AParis' is almost certainly a 'decorative' addition no doubt intended to add a further degree of visual authenticity to the clock (by giving impression that the clock was possibly made by Denis Masson a leading Parisian clockmaker active 1744-78). An apparently identical example (albeit with a signature for Pierre Lieurtier, Paris) was sold at Christies, New York sale of The Collection of David and Peggy Rockefeller: English and European Furniture, Ceramics and Decorations, Part II 10th May 2018 (lot 663) for $47,500.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original. The going train will 'beat' the strike train is operational however is sounding continuously when released hence there is a problem with the gathering of the rack (requires adjustment or possibly a new gathering pallet - either way a routine repair for an experienced clockmaker). The dial is in very fine condition with no visible chips or cracks other than a tiny 'gnats bite' adjacent to the regulation square above the XII numeral. The case is in fine condition with no apparent faults. The elephant has had some slight water-based iron-red wash highlights applied as an attempt to soften the surface sheen a little; these can easily be rubbed-off revealing medium pewter/brown patination which is best described as being a little thin in places. The guilloche scroll cast bezel has received similar attention but this time to deaden some edge rubbing to the patination.Clock is complete with pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKBARWISE, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The five pillar twin fusee bell-striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum and shouldered backplate signed Barwise, LONDON to centre, the 7 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with repeat signature Barwise, LONDON to centre and spade hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass reeded bezel, the arched case with hinged brass carrying handle over foliate motif centred shaped line decorated panel beneath dial, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with arch glazed door, on ogee moulded skirt base fitted with brass ball feet.39.5cm (15.5ins) high with handle down, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) 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. The business was continued by Weston and John II in partnership, however this only lasted six years as Weston died in 1826 leaving the business in the hands of John II alone. It was at this time that John II married and moved from the family home at St. Martin's Lane to nearby 42 Craven Street; and then in 1840 to a spacious residence called East Lodge, near Acton which at that time was in open countryside. At around the same time John Barwise II entered into an alliance with the highly inventive Scottish Clockmaker Alexander Bain who was in the process of developing the first electric timepiece. Barwise and Bain subsequently filed a patent (No. 8743) for an 'Electro-Magnetic Clock' which was granted in January 1841; an example of which was then subsequently exhibited at the Royal Polytechnic Institution shortly afterwards.In 1842 John Barwise II was approached by Pierre Frederic Ingold (1787-1878) to assist in the creation of a watch factory which, by employing newly invented machinery, would be able to mass produce high quality watches at a much smaller cost than the prevalent hand-built movements available at the time. Barwise, along with Thomas Earnshaw junior, subsequently became managing directors of the newly established 'British Watch and Clockmaking Company'. The factory was established at 75 Dean Street but only lasted two years before closing due to financial difficulties mostly brought-about by poor reputation fuelled by pressure from rival watch component makers to whose livelihoods the factory posed a great risk. It would appear that John Barwise II had invested most of his personal wealth in the venture as he was declared bankrupt in 1846. With this he lost his house, East Lodge near Acton, but still managed to keep the business afloat - perhaps mainly due to the generosity of his father-in-law, Charles Baumer, who provided the family with a house at 7 Queen's Row, Camberwell rent free presumably until Barwise was back on his feet.In 1853 another former business Barwise partner the Calcutta retail Jeweller Robert John Lattey returned to London and became founder and auditor of the 'London & Eastern Banking Corporation'. With the resources of the Bank behind him Lattey (trading as Lattey and Company) took-on Barwise's debt and became owner of the business. It was at this point that John Barwise II stepped back from the firm with the overall management passing to the to the Swiss watchmaker, Jules Rochat who had joined the business in 1847. Unfortunately the situation did not improve under Rochat's tenureship as it subsequently transpired that the funds used to purchase the business were illicitly acquired, and in 1857 the London & Eastern Banking Corporation collapsed. After the 1857 liquidation of Lattey and Company the firm was acquired by the jeweller and Goldsmith Douglas Guillaume Cave and continued, again under Jules Rochat's management, until 1869 when bankruptcy again forced the company to change hands. The firm was subsequently continued under the Barwise name in the hands of several different owners up until 1988 with their last known address being 153 Fenchurch Street. Of John Barwise II, he is recorded in the 1861 census as being a 'chronometer maker out of business' and presumably still resided at 7 Queen's Row, Camberwell until his death in 1869.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in good original condition with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements. The pendulum holdfast bracket is no longer present. The dial has slight overall mellowing and a few small patches of discolouration to the silvering otherwise is in good overall condition. The case is in sound original condition with notable faults limited to a veneer patch repair around the bezel keyhole to the left-hand side, there is also a spare hole just above the fret to the left hand side -this is left-over from the bezel clasp being re-positioned. The arched top veneer has only two small light shrinkage cracks and there is some slight movement in the panel beneath the dial (but no cracks or losses to the inlay). The brass fittings are somewhat tarnished/discoloured. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, bruises and other age related blemishes.Clock does not have a winder or a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV GILT BRASS MOUNTED SMALL BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH SILENT PULL QUARTER-REPEATANTOINE THIOUT, PARIS MID 18th CENTURYThe eight-day movement with tapered plates incorporating concave lower angles united by four angular baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Thiout AParis to lower margin, the silent pull repeat mechanism sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 5.5 inch circular thirteen-piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with sculpted blued steel hands the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated putto surmount to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over generous leaf cast arched cornice, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on feet cast as dragons with foliate apron between.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28.5cm (11.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Antoine Thiout is recorded in Baillie, G. H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'very famous maker' born in 1692, appointed Jure in 1743 and dying in 1767. He is perhaps best known for his 1741 publication Traite d'horlogerie which is generally considered as one of the classic horological works of 18th century. Amongst his patrons were the duc d'Orleans and the Dowager Queen of Spain; examples of his work reside in many important European collections including a bracket clock in the Garde Meuble, Paris.Condition Report: Movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor and the going train will run. The wheelwork of the repeat train is complete however the rack-pull lever is lacking (snail and starwheel are present). The spring box is intact and the train will run through. One of the two vertical hammer arbors are lacking as are both the hammer arms. The dial has hairline crack across the enamel disc centre and the I, IIII and VI cartouche numerals have small edge chips; the rear is lacking a securing latch otherwise dial is in good original condition albeit a little tarnished/discoloured and with finely worked hands.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to some light blooming to the shell veneers in places and some patchy tarnishing to some of the brass marquetry.Clock has a case key but no pendulum or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILIAM AND MARY THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH TEN-INCH DIALBEN WRIGHT, LONDON, CIRCA 1690The posted countwheel bell striking single handed movement with rectangular section uprights rivetted to both the top and bottom plates and anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and signed BEN Wright, London to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hand and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, (no pendulum or weight)31.5cm (12.5ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep. Benjamin Wright is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born circa 1664 and apprenticed in April 1678 to Abraham Prime. He gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1685 and is believed to have worked from Bell Alley, Coleman Street, London until his death prior to January 1709/10.
A GEORGE IV CARVED MAHOGANY BRACKET WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATJAMES MCCABE, LONDON, CIRCA 1825-30The five pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by half seconds lenticular bob pendulum with geometric ring engraved bob and stirrup regulation, the geometric border engraved shouldered backplate with pendulum holdfast and conforming oval cartouche signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, LONDON to centre, the 8 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed JAMES McCABE, Royal Exchange, LONDON, 1075 to centre, with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands and Strike/Silent selection switch at twelve o'clock set behind hinged convex-glazed engine milled bezel, the lyre-shaped case with generous fluted urn surmount to the triangular pediment over applied acanthus scroll and rosette bordered waisted ogee-outline front and conforming shaped sides, the rear with shaped rear door inset with a brass grille sound fret, on bead and foliate gadroon-carved moulded base with generous projecting foliate rosette carved bracket feet, (dial refinished).61cm (24ins) high, 40.5cm (16ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Provenance:Purchased by the vendor from Dukes, Dorchester sale of Silver, Jewellery and Furniture Thursday 9th April 1998 (lot 842) for £3,600 hammer. James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into a short-lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange. It was at this time (1825-43) that Thomas Cole worked for McCabe before setting up his own to produce distinctive and highly decorative timepieces in his own unmistakable style. The business was subsequently continued by Robert Jeremy until his retirement in 1883. Condition Report: The movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial finish has bee restored to a good standard and is now free from visible faults. The case is in good original condition. The rear door has a few small losses and historic veneer patch repairs to the veneer overlap and the top pin hinge needs re-securing. The surface finish to the rear and right hand sides are a little flat hence requires 'freshening-up' (but are not faded). The top has a small veneer patch repair to the front left hand corner and another to the apex at the rear, otherwise the case is in fine condition with good figured veneers and faults very much limited to very minor shrinkage and a few slight bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes.Clock is complete with pendulum, a wander and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
FIVE FRENCH TOOLED-MOROCCO COVERED CARRIAGE CLOCK TRAVELLING CASESANOMYNOUS, MID TO LATE 19th CENTURYTo include a case to take a giant carriage clock measuring approximately 20.5cm (8ins) high overall with handle down, 15.5cm (6.125ins) wide and 13cm (5ins) deep, two standard sized cases, and two for mid-sized carriage clocks; together with a mahogany carriage clock display box, with shallow triangular pediment over rectangular glazed door revealing interior for a clock measuring 14.5cm (5.75ins) high, 12.5cm (4.875ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep, (6).The giant carriage clock case 23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep.Condition Report: Giant carriage clock case - lacking strap handle, exterior in sound condition with relatively minor wear, bumps and scuffs. Interior lining intact with light wear. Glass pane insert lacking.First standard side (diamond lattice tooled) - has repeat button, leather strap present but detached at one end. Overall minor wear, interior a little faded otherwise very goodSecond standard size- Surface scuffs/wear but no losses to leather. Strap is present and attached, interior has light wear and some distortion to lining panels, no glass pane.First mid-sized - no strap, edge wear and losses, interior intact but frayed to upper edges.Second mid-sized - no strap, edge wear, interior stripped, no glass pane, removable front panel non-original.Mahogany box - small chip to front right corner of pediment, slight shrinkage cracks to rear otherwise in good original condition; would benefit from a polish. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM III STYLE EBONISED TABLE CLOCK CASEANONYMOUS, 20th CENTURY With hinged serpent and birds head cast brass handle to the domed caddy superstructure over double stepped-ogee top mouldings and hinged glazed front with aperture for a 6 inch dial, the sides with rectangular windows and the rear with square glazed door set within the frame of the case, with conforming stepped ogee mouldings to the skirt base over block feet, together with an unfinished square brass dial with matted centre within applied unengraved silvered chapter ring and small gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles.33cm (13ins) high with handle down, 23cm (9ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep.
A FINE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS STRUT TIMEPIECE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS COLE W. VASEL FOR RETAIL BY HAMILTON AND INCHES, EDINBURGH, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURY The eight-day movement with spotted oval frontplate and conforming backplate incorporating lowered upper margin united by four plain pillars secured via blued steel screws to the rear, the upper part of the frontplate applied with frosted gilt vertical platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, above delicate four-wheel train with large diameter greatwheel barrel and five-spoke crossings set between the plates, the 3.5 inch wide silvered brass Roman numeral dial with fine symmetrical foliate strapwork engraved centre within narrow Roman numeral chapter ring inscribed HAMILTON & INCHES, EDINBURGH at six o'clock and with fine blued steel fleur-de-lys hands, the upper and lower margins engraved with foliate panels within geometric borders and incorporating central raised shaped extensions of the frosted gilt canted bezel further engraved with floral sprays to upper surfaces set behind bevelled oval front glass, the frosted gilt case with hinged lancet-shaped pendant applied to a leafy scroll panel engraved crest over interlacing foliate strapwork decorated dial surround and conforming continuous decoration to the periphery, the rear panel profiled to match the front and fitted with regulation and hand-setting shutters, integral winding key, pivoted looped strut and engraved with the initials M.V. to upper margin; in original velvet lined tooled green Morocco protective easel case inscribed with BY APPOINTMENT, Hamilton & Inches, 88 Princes Street, Edinburgh beneath Royal Warrant crest to the cream silk-lined interior of each of the opening front panels.The timepiece 16cm (6.25ins) high with handle down, 12cm (4.75ins) wide, 3cm (1.125ins) deep; the leather case 20.5cm (8ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Although not apparently listed in the usual sources W. Vasel was known as a fine maker who worked from several addresses in London from 1881-1907. Vasel appeared to specialise in continuing the production of high-quality decorative timepieces made popular by Thomas Cole who submitted several examples both under his name and on the stand of Hunt and Roskell at the Great Exhibition in 1851. Thomas Cole died abruptly of typhoid fever in 1864 no doubt leaving a 'gap' in the market for others to continue with the production of finely made timepieces in his style. Hamilton and Inches were a firm retail jewellers, silversmiths and suppliers of luxury goods which was established in at 88 Princes Street, Edinburgh in 1866 when Robert Kirk Inches went into partnership with his uncle James Hamilton. After Hamilton's retirement in 1883 Robert Kirk Inches incorporated the celebrated local firm of clock and watchmakers Robert Bryson and Son and went on to build the business gaining the Royal Warrant in 1893. Robert Kirk Inches was elected Lord Provost of Edinburgh in 1912 and was Knighted by George V in 1915. After his death in 1918 the business was continued by his son, Robert James Inches, and has passed down through subsequent generations to the present day with the firm trading as high-end retail jewellers from 87 George Street, Edinburgh. The current lot is essentially indistinguishable both in quality and design from those originating from Cole's workshop during his lifetime. The movement is also made in Cole's tradition with shaped spotted plates and delicate five-spoke wheel work throughout and the case exhibits the finest grade of engraving normally reserved for the best examples.Condition Report: The movement is in fine original working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The plates retain original spotted finish; although in working order a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has some very slight oxidation/tarnishing towards the margins otherwise is in fine original condition. The case has overall light to moderate wear of the original gilt finish with the brass beneath discolouring where the gilding is now thin. All screws holding the case together are present and are most likely all-original. The leather case has some wear/movement to the velvet lining the edges of the aperture into which the timepiece slots; this has resulted in the timepiece being a tight fit. The cream lining has one small area of wear otherwise is in fine condition. The exterior has a few light surface blemishes otherwise is in fine original condition.Clock has integral winder but does not have a hand setting key.Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A FRENCH LOUIS XIV ORMOLU MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK CASE AND DIALUNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1700The domed caddy surmount decorated in engraved brass and red shell marquetry with scrolling foliate strapwork and applied with central seated figure cast as Diana and two tiers of flambeau un finials over gilt brass break-arch cornice flanked by brass baluster gallery infill, the front with moulded hinged glazed cast break-arch door incorporating quadrants to lower angles and enclosing an 8 inch circular twelve-piece blue-on-white Roman numeral cartouche numeral dial with griffin and squirrel inhabited centre and sculpted steel hands over apron mount cast as Hebe and the eagle, the red shell veneered surround applied with gilt foliate rosettes to lower angles and flanked by cast female terms each with elaborate headdress over panelled plinths, the sides rectangular windows bordered with raised leaf-cast mouldings set between continuation of the cornice moulding to top and cushion-capped panel to waist, on brass ogee skirt base with generous tapered gilt feet, (rear door lacking); together with a French Louis XV clock movement, J. Jolly, Paris, second quarter of the 18th century, with twin going barrels, five baluster pillars pinned at the rear, verge escapement for regulation by decorative-bob pendulum, and numbered outside countwheel set on the backplate over signature J. Jolly AParis, (2).The case 70.5cm (27.75ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.
Three shelves of modern table lamps including a horse's head table lamp with shade and another of Big Ben with shade, two crystal table lamps and matching candle holders, a Laura Ashley wall clock, a Tupton ware wall clock, and another depicting Elvis Presley, wrought iron candlesticks, further table lamps and decorative items.
A turn of the century French autometer marble mantle clock, in neoclassical form, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, marked Paul Broln Denn & Co.? Paris, flanked by two Greek goddesses, (one loose and damaged), raised on a damaged plinth base AF, the top section 26cm H x 26cm W, the base with a naturalistic setting badly damaged and detached from the top all AF
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English Clock Systems Train Station Platform Clock, a circular metal cased single sided clock mounted on a wrought iron bracket, with vented repainted cream/black case and glass dial, with SEC electric powered movement (possibly original) and later three pin plug powered illumination, 66cm in diameter 87cm including bracket, F-G
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