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Preisdatenbank abonnierenA mid 19th century French ebonsied mantle clockwhite enamel dial with black Roman numerals, minute track and blued steel moon hands, foliate engraved gilt brass mask, backplate signed VAP Brevetteheight 17cmCondition:Crack to case running from top right corner to left hand corner and down side. Chips and losses to case to both corners of cornice Wear to ebonised top. Winds ticks and runs however no guarantee can be offered as to the full working order
A 19th century pine trunk containing a collection of 19th century and later dolls house furniture and accessoriesincluding;a rattan garden type suite of furniture, bedstead, dolls clothing including boots, warming pan, clock, hat box, spinning wheel, darning egg, crochet child's booties, cutlery, tea service, and further accessories(qty)trunk width 57cm Condition:Majority in worn condition
A large late 19th century French gilt brass cased repeating carriage clock white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, minute track, outer Arabic minutes and blued steel hands, eight two train movement with passing strike on a coiled gong, compensated balance, backplate numbered 8787, engine turned mask bearing presentation plaque 'Presented with other articles to the Revd F.F. Starbuck. M.A. by the Parishioners of the Parish Church of Deal. On his leaving the curacy of that parish. May 1881, four glass gorge case with inspection top in a fitted leather travel caseheight with handle upright. 22.5cm., case height 17cm.Condition:Winds ticks and runs however no guarantee can be offered as to the full working order of this clock. The repeat and striking function need servicing. Winding key present. SOme rubbing to oxidation to case. Travel case with loss and scuffing to leather, particularly to top. The case has a section of leather detatched from the top Starbuck family and thence by descent
A RARE REGENCY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TIMEPIECEBy Francis Berquez, 17, Vere Street, Cavendish Square, London, circa 1820Ivory Declaration: 4UZ54CPCThe case with swan-neck pediment, fitted with hydrometer scale, above a lift-out bow-front thermometer, and with 5in white enamel dial (restored) signed, with blued steel ‘Breguet’ moon hands, the lower part with 10 1/2in. circular silvered barometer dial, each with brass cast bezel and convex glass, the base with level dial signed F. BERQUEZ, Watch & Clock Maker To His Royal Highness THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE No 17 Vere Street Cavendish Square LONDON, the timepiece movement with narrow rectangular plates, silk suspension with adjustment from the front, anchor escapement and gut fusée 107cm highThe barometer has been recently restored, the case repolished, the timepiece movement cleaned. The mercury-filled glass tube functions. Overall it presents very well.
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DROP-DIAL STRIKING WALL CLOCKSigned Huband, LymingtonWith 12in circular painted dial, the twin train chain fusée movement striking on a bell, anchor escapement51cm highWith its pendulum. This clock is in unrestored condition. Overall the clock requires attention, as there are cracks to the case, the bottom door is loose. The movement is very dirty and oily. The dial is dirty and with some paint loss. A second set of three dial screw holes have been drilled. The old holes match up underneath on the bezel, so it seems original to the case.
A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK WITH QUARTER REPEATBy Godfrey, Paris, circa 1770The substantial cast case modelled with an urn and a pair of caryatid busts, signed 6 1/2in convex enamel dial, the circular plate movement, signed, with rear mounted quarter work, striking on a bell66cm highThe clock is in unrestored condition. There is a pendulum and key. The dial plate has some filled holes and the bezel mount may be a later 19th century replacement as may be the dial. The suspension block is a later 19th century version. The width of the clock at its widest point is 32cm, the depth is 13cm. The movement appears original to the case. The clock does not strike the hour, it repeats the hour and quarters.
A FRENCH GILT-METAL-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL MANTEL CLOCKIn the Louis XV style, circa 1900With enamel dial and twin train drum-shaped movement, stamped Vincenti and MAPLE & CO Ltd. PARIS, striking on a gong36cm highThe clock is in good overall condition. The movement has its pendulum. It may require a service.
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BOULLE-WORK MANTEL CLOCKIn the Louis XIV style, circa 1880The case enclosing a 5in brass and enamel dial, the rectangular-shaped movement with countwheel strike on a bell49cm highTogether with an associated bracket (2)We understand the clock was working before consignment. The movement appears clean and well maintained. There is a pendulum, case key and steel winding key. There is a small amount of brass edging missing on the front of the clock above the feet. Some very slight lifting in one area to the Boulle panel on the left side.
A FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK AND A CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE (2)The larger clock in a Corniche case, with original silvered platform, striking on a gong, 16.5cm high, together with a carriage timepiece with cylinder escapement, 14.5cm highBoth clocks have a key. They are in unrestored condition. The movements will require a service. The larger carriage clock’s going train mainspring is broken, the strike train is overwound.
A FRENCH BRASS AND SILVERED CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH REPEATRetailed by J. J. Durrant & Son, 40 Cheapside, London, By C. A. Richard & Cie, Paris, No. 670, circa 1900The case with silvered faux bamboo uprights, original silvered platform lever escapement, twin train movement striking on a gong19.5cm highThe dial has lateral hairline cracks, running approximately from 10 to 2 o’clock. The movement appears well cared for but may require a service.
A FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE ALARM CLOCK AND A SMALLER CARRIAGE ALARM TIMEPIECE (2)The larger carriage clock with original platform lever escapement and strike on gong, No. 122, 18.5cm high, together with a carriage alarm timepiece with replaced platform escapement, 11.5cm high(2)Together with three keys. The larger carriage clock has some verdigris to the case handle. The movement functions and ticks. The smaller carriage alarm functions when wound. Some verdigris to the back. Both may need some attention and servicing.
A FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH REPEATRetailed by Hope Brothers & Co Ltd, Shanghai, circa 1900With original silvered platform lever escapement, twin train movement with push repeat on a gong, the backplate stamped with three Chinese symbols19.5cm highThe clock is in good condition. The glasses are not chipped. The strike and repeat functions. The clock ticks but is sluggish, it may require a service.
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GORGE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH REPEATCirca 1880With large glass bevelled panel to the top, silvered platform lever escapement with push repeat on a bell, enamelled dial with gilt engine-turned mask, the backplate numbered 2889, and between the plates 89 and 387817cm highWith a double-ended key. The engraving on the case is worn. The enamel dial is possibly repaired. The movement is dirty and will require a service.
A FRENCH GILT-BRASS HUMP-BACK MANTEL CLOCK WITH PUSH REPEAT AND ALARMBy L. LeRoy, 7 Boulevard de Madeleine, Paris, No 24906, circa 1900The arched case with carrying handle above signed silvered engine-turned dial, the signed twin train movement with platform lever escapement, strike on gong and with silvered alarm-setting disc and hand, the case base also numbered17cm highThe case appears to have been regilded at some point. The movement is dirty and may benefit from a service.
A RARE FRENCH BRASS ‘GIANT’-SIZE GORGE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH REPEAT, AND WITH ORIGINAL OVER-SIZE KEY AND CASEBy Drocourt, Paris, No 6805, Retailed by Martin & Co, Paris and Cheltenham, circa 1900The hinged rippled handle above a full-size glass bevelled plate showing the large original silvered platform lever escapement, the white enamel dial with blued steel hands, within an engraved gilt mask, the twin train movement stamped with Drocourt’s cachet mark and numbered, and repeated to the inner side of the front plate, the base of case and underside of the movement plate24cm highDrocourt's 'Giant' size carriage clocks are comparatively rare. See Charles Allix and Peter Bonnert, Carriage Clocks, Their History and Development, Woodbridge, 1974, pp. 185-186. PROVENANCE: Shakenhurst Hall, Cleobury Mortimer. For further information please refer to the Bellmans website article: Shakenhurst Hall - An English Country House CollectionIn good original condition with its oversize key and case. The gilding to the case is worn through cleaning. The left side glass is chipped to lower front corner. The movement has been well cared for but will require a service.
AN ENGRAVED GILT-BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH REPEAT AND ALARM FOR THE CHINESE MARKETRetailed by L. Vrard & Co. Shanghai Hankow, circa 1900The channelled case with oval bevelled top panel, engraved all over, signed white enamel dial with ‘Breguet’ moon hands and sweep centre seconds above the alarm dial, original silvered platform lever escapement, the striking work mounted on the backplate, striking on a bell, with the alarm bell in the base19cm highThe case might benefit from a light wash. The movement is not functioning and does not tick, so a service will be required. We can confirm that the escapement is not broken.The dial is in good condition.
A FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH REPEAT, ALARM, MOONPHASE AND CALENDARBy L’Epée, circa 1980In an Anglaise Riche case, with signed dial, ‘Breguet’ moon hands, moonphase aperture and three subsidiary dials, platform lever escapement, twin train movement with push repeat on a gong19cm highThe clock is not ticking. It will require a service.
A RARE AND UNUSUAL FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT-BRASS BELL STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH REPEAT ON A GONG AND ALARMBy Charles Oudin, 52 Palais Royal, circa 1855And incorporating an ébauche for quarter-repeating, signed Breguet à ParisThe Corniche case with engraved side panels and back door, with shuttered winding apertures, engraved all over with scrolls and foliage, enamel dial with ‘Breguet’ moon hands and alarm subsidiary, platform escapement with club tooth lever, the push repeat activating on a watch ebauche signed Breguet a Paris, with gong mounted between the dial and front plate, striking the hours on a bell mounted on the backplate and the alarm sounded on a bell in the underside of the base, together with its original leather travelling case18cm highCharles Oudin trained under the greatest watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet in the late 18th century in Paris. Establishing his own business at the turn of the century, he supplied clocks and watches of the highest quality. Occasionally referencing the great master, his work is sometimes found with his signature and then an homage élève de Breguet. The two firms evidently continued a close relationship, as found here, with Oudin using the push/repeat work of a Breguet watch to incorporate into this top-end engraved carriage clock.Together with a leather travelling case.The clock appears to have been recently restored and the case regilded, the movement cleaned and oiled. It ticks and the repeat and alarm function.
A RARE AND UNUSUAL GILT CAST-BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH REPEAT AND ALARM FOR THE CHINESE MARKETBy Drocourt, Paris, No 6594, circa 1875The Empire style case cast in relief with foliage, a large bevelled glass top panel, the enamel dial with ‘Breguet’ moon hands and sweep centre seconds and alarm dial, large silvered platform lever escapement, the backplate stamped with Drocourt’s DC and carriage clock cachet and numbered 6594, and a circular Chinese stamp, striking on a bell, the inner side of the front plate also numbered 6594 and again on the base plate17.5cm highA carriage clock signed Grohé, in a virtually identical case was sold in the rooms, 17 November 2021, lot 727. The clock is in good condition. The strike and repeat functions, and the clock ticks.
A VICTORIAN ENGRAVED GILT-BRASS PART DESK TIMEPIECEBy Thomas Cole, London, No. 1298, for Hunt & Roskell, London, circa 1870The 2 3/4in circular engraved silvered dial, inscribed for Hunt & Roskell and punch numbered, the half-plate movement signed THOs COLE LONDON, with lever escapement and plain three-armed balance, in an engraved cup case, with removable central terminal for winding and hand setting(Lacking its stand)8cm diam.This timepiece formed part of an inkwell designed by Cole, its base now lost. See John B. Hawkins, Thomas Cole & Victorian Clockmaking, Sydney 1975.The timepiece is in unrestored condition and lacks its stand and glass. The dial is tarnished and the movement is overwound and does not function.The balance wheel does spin when the clock is turned.
AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN GILT-BRASS TURQUOISE AND PASTE SET STRUT TIMEPIECE IN THE FORM OF A TWIN-HANDLED URNRetailed by Howell, James & Co, London, No 5571, circa 1870Inset with a silvered engraved dial, the Swiss cylinder bar movement with plain three-armed balance, signed by the retailer to the strut11cm high, together with a later custom-made case by N. Bloom & Son, Albermarle Street, LondonIn good condition, some small scratches and marks overall. The movement ticks when wound. The diameter of the clock at the back is 8cm
A VICTORIAN BRASS OVAL-SHAPED STRUT TIMEPIECEAttributed to Thomas Cole, London, No 646, circa 1855, Retailed by C. F. HancockWith engraved oval silvered dial, monogrammed SA, finely-cut blued steel hands, the movement with large barrel and a separate platform for the balance and escapement, the base with thermometer scale and hinged foot, in associated M. F. Dent leather case18cm highSee John. B. Hawkins, Thomas Cole & Victorian Clockmaking, Sydney 1975, p. 177, item 4, for a very similar shaped timepiece with an engraved case by Cole.The clock is in unrestored condition. The gilding is worn. The movement ticks but is sluggish, so will require a service. Two of the squared screws holding the bezel are missing. Some wear to chapters on the dial. A scratch mark between the II & III. The hinged cover to adjust the balance is loose. The mercury thermometer with a silvered scale, thjere are no numerals on the scale.
A MONTH-GOING SEAWEED MARQUETRY WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement by Jonathan Lowndes, London, early 18th century and laterThe stepped domed hood with pierced sound frets above three-quarter columns, glazed hinged door and glazed sides, above panel door and stepped base, the sides with chequer inlay; the 12in square brass dial, cherub and crown spandrels, signed silvered chapter ring, seconds subsidiary, calendar aperture and harboured winding holes, the twin train movement with six ringed and finned pillars, anchor escapement and inside countwheel strike on a bell, case and movement possibly associated 236cm highJonathan Lowndes, recorded by Loomes as working 'At the dial in Pall Mall', 1680 to 1710.With two gilt-painted cast-iron weights, a modern winding key, brass bob pendulum.The movement: the dial and movement are in good original condition. It will require a service as the plates are dirty and the oil sinks show old oil now darkening. Seatboard is a replacement. It is 32mm thick in oak.The case: this has been subject to restoration in the past. The backboard is 95% complete. Overall it has been repolished and little of the original patina remains. Some reveneering. Cheeks reduced slightly. Incorrect use of a polish to the internal carcass. Door hinges replaced. Long lateral carcass crack to panel door on right-hand edge. Cleat shrinkage damage at top and bottom with each area having replaced veneer panel which is decorated to match the marquetry. Unusually the original oval cut-out for the glass has been removed and an oak panel of matching grain has been inset, whilst the front side has an oval marquetry inlay which is a very close match to the rest of the door. It was well done and appears very old work. Marquetry base plinth has a lateral crack. Plinth moulding is not original nor are bun feet. Overall losses and repairs to veneers and marquetry.
A WALNUT, SEAWEED MARQUETRY STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCKThe dial inscribed Robert Sly, King Street, Westminster, early 18th century and laterThe hood with later swan-neck pediment above a square glazed panel door, flanked by fluted columns and Corinthian capitals, above a panelled door inlaid with three outlined marquetry panels, on a stepped base with marquetry on moulded base; the 12in square brass dial, with crown and twin cherub spandrels, silvered chapter ring, enclosing a matted centre with seconds subsidiary, the twin train movement with four knopped and finned pillars, with anchor escapement and strike on a bell (movement and case associated, case substantially restored and with altered elements, the chapter ring associated)238 cm high overallProvenanceChristie’s, London, 6 December 2006, lot 75.Robert Sly is recorded as apprenticed in 1707 and as a member of the Clockmakers' Company in 1720. He was working in King Street, Westminster. 1 pendulum. 2 winding keys. 1 case key. The clock has been subject to ‘restoration’ in the past. This would benefit possibly from some consolidation: however, it’s very much subject to personal preference.Taking the clock from the top:The swan-neck decoration to the hood is later, as is the rectangular marquetry panel between the glazed door and pediment. The walnut fillets to the dial edge are probably replaced if one considers the movement associated. A piece of veneer from the lower right side of the hood is loose, also other veneer losses to the left side. The pillars and capitals to the door are not period. The cheeks do not seem reduced. There is a badly filled carcass crack to the marquetry above the panel door, also some associated damage to the left and right side panels. The marquetry door has a filled repair to the top and the bottom which is due to the door cleats drying. The hinges are replaced and should be iron. Both sides are likely to have been reveneered. The backboard runs complete to around 12in from the floor with another old board filling most of the remainder, with the grain running horizontally. The back of the backboard has had a wash put on it. From the rear, the construction and mouldings look period. The plinth side veneers look old. The 5/8in. slip at the base is later. The movement is rack striking with four turned pillars. It appears in good order. There are two filled holes and a vacant hole visible to the back of the dial which evidences the chapter ring being changed. The present chapter ring does not cover the dial maker’s score line. The spandrels have been changed and previous drilled holes for these are filled and re-drilled. It appears to be be clean and well cared for: however, we would suggest a service. The seatboard is oak but not the original. An interesting Camerer Cuss label fixed to it is dated 1964.
A GEORGE II WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement signed Robert Sadler, LondonThe arched hood with a deeply-moulded edge above fret panel, arched glazed door flanked to each side by a three-quarter column, the sides with a rectangular glass panel and quarter-column, the trunk enclosing an arched door, crossbanded and herringbone outlined, on a base with stepped moulding and twin plinths; the 12in. arched brass dial with convex signature roundel, above foliate mask spandrels, silvered chapter ring with chevron half-hour markers, enclosing a matted centre with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, the twin train movement with five ringed and knopped pillars, anchor escapement and strike on a bell (replacements and restorations, movement probably associated)242 cm high overallThe case has been subject to extensive restorations and partial reveneering. The base and hood with evidence of reconstruction. The minute hand to the dial is a replacement. The movement will require a service. with a brass bob pendulum.
A GEORGE I WALNUT STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement by Daniel Quare, London, the case early 18th century and laterThe hood with caddy top and brass finials, above a fret panel and moulded pediment, with glazed square door, flanked by brass-capped three-quarter columns, the sides each with a glazed panel and quarter-cut column, above the trunk with rectangular panel door, on stepped plinth base; the 11 ½ in. square brass dial with crown and cherub spandrels, silvered chapter ring, enclosing the matted centre with seconds subsidiary, harboured winding and calendar apertures, the movement with five knopped, ringed and finned pillars, anchor escapement and internal countwheel strike on a bell, the case with restoration and replacement, case and movement possibly associated246cm highPROVENANCE: Bonhams, London, 9 July 2014, lot 55.Daniel Quare (d. 1724), one of England's greatest clockmakers from the 'golden era' of English Clockmaking. George I offered him the post of the King's watchmaker; however his Quaker faith made him unable to swear an oath of alligence. Nevertheless the King told him that he could visit at any time, so his nickname 'Quare of the back stairs' was coined as the Yeoman of the Guard were instructed that he could only use the back stairs.His commercial success can be measured in part from the guest list of his daughter, Anne's wedding, which included envoys from many of the Royal houses of Europe.The case has been subject to restoration. It is repolished. The upper part of the hood may have some reconstruction which is well done. The frets are replaced. The door hinges have modern screws. The hinges are likely replacements, of the correct type. Old screw holes for each butt on the inner edge of trunk. The plinth has been rebuilt. The backboard has a replacement part at this point. Possibly moulding around the trunk door is replaced. The movement is dirty and will require a full service.There are two brass bound weights and the pendulum.
A REGENCY MAHOGANY, OUTLINED AND MARQUETRY INLAID DOMESTIC REGULATORBy Robert Roskell, Liverpool, No 772, circa 1820The hood with a break arch above circular glazed door, marquetry lower spandrels, flanked by canted angles and with cut brass side grille panels, the trunk inset with a rectangular glazed panel door, stamped to the bottom inner edge FROM WILLIAMSON & SONS GUILDFORD, the base with a panelled well-figured plinth, canted angles and plinth foot, the 14in circular silvered dial, signed Robt Roskell, Liverpool, No 772, with seconds subsidiary below the XII, the substantial twin train movement with four turned pillars, rack strike on the hour on four bells, deadbeat escapement with beat adjustment to the crutch and, unusually, with flat steel chains for the weight suspension lines221cm highPROVENANCE: The Waterhouse Collection Please see the scanned image of a watercolour (not included), dated 1872, from the Waterhouse family archive, depicting this clock in Alfred Waterhouse's home at Fox Hill, Reading. By repute, this came from his family who originated in Everton, Liverpool, possibly purchased by the architect's father, also Alfred Waterhouse (1798-1873) or grandfather Nicholas Waterhouse of Everton (1764-1837). Please see the following story for further details: Autumn at Bellmans | The Waterhouse Family CollectionIn unrestored condition. With a winding crank key and two brass cased weights of differing style and sizes. Lacking its original pendulum, however there is a wood rod fluted and gilt decorated pendulum rod and brass bob supplied but perhaps not original? Two pierced brass weight pulleys. The movement is unrestored and will require a service. The case is in original condition. There are three pieces of moulding to the right side loose, and here in a box, however two pieces are each missing some section. There is a lateral crack to the left side of the plinth. The trunk door lock is a modern replacement. The lower right veneer panel of the base is loose and has a small chip. Marks and knocks as expected with age.
A WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCKBy John Greenhill, Maidstone, circa 1695The hood with a moulded cornice above a fret with glazed panel below, flanked to each side by turned handed columns, with a quarter-column to the back, the trunk inset with a panel door with three bordered marquetry panels cut with abundant flowers, scrolls and birds, centred with a glazed aperture, the inside of the door with an engraved silver presentation panel dated 1961, the base with conforming panel, on bun feet; the 11in square brass dial with cherub head and foliate spandrels, silvered chapter ring, signed John Greennhill, Maidston Fecit (sic), enclosing a matted centre with rose engraved centre, seconds subsidiary, harboured winding holes and calendar aperture above the six, the twin train movement with five knopped and finned pillars, anchor escapement and internal countwheel strike on a bell203cm highJohn Greenhill III, recorded 1655-1712. Pearson states Greenhill was a man of some substance in Maidstone for, in addition to being in business as a gunsmith and clockmaker, he was a member of the Corporation and had substantial land holdings.COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:Michael Pearson, Kent Clocks & Clockmakers, Ashbourne 1997, p.71.Two brass cased weights and its pendulum. The clock was running before consignment and has been carefully maintained. It is in very good condition.The case has been the subject of some sympathetic restoration, mainly to the base. The sides of the base may be reveneered and each has a slight vertical crack, due to carcass movement. Some of the banding to the marquetry base panel seems replaced. There is an old repaired crack laterally across the base marquetry. This is fairly usual and indicates originality. There is a small amount of ‘repainting’ on this area. The trunk door hinges appear original. The lock is a brass replacement. The seatboard cheeks have not been reduced. There are nail holes (square handmade nails) to the inner side of each cheek and the surface of the oak board here is not so oxidised. The seatboard is possibly replaced. The fret panel to the hood is a replacement. The backboard is 90% complete.In summary a charming clock which presents very well.
A CHARLES II WALNUT, OYSTER VENEERED AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 10” DIAL AND BOLT-AND-SHUTTER MAINTAINING POWERThe movement signed Daniel Quare, London, the case associated, circa 1680The hood with a moulded cornice above a glazed door, flanked by handed columns, above the trunk inset with a panel door, oyster veneered and with two small foliate spandrels and two larger foliate marquetry panels, the sides with oyster veneered panels, the base with a marquetry panel of a vase and flowers, on bun feet; the 10in square brass dial, signed on the dial plate Daniel Quare, London, with cherub mask and foliate spandrels, silvered chapter ring enclosing a finely matted centre, engraved with a rose, blued steel hands, narrow seconds subsidary and calendar aperture, the twin train movement with five knopped and finned pillars, bolt and shutter maintaining power, latched to the front plate, anchor escapement and external countwheel strike on a bell, case and movement associated193cm highPROVENANCE: Bonhams, London, 11 July 2018, lot 65.A marquetry clock, with virtually identical dial and movement by Quare, was sold at Bonhams, London, 13 December 2017, lot 12.Daniel Quare (d. 1724), one of England's greatest clockmakers from the 'golden era' of English Clockmaking. George I offered him the post of the King's watchmaker. However: his Quaker faith made him unable to swear an oath of alligence. Nevertheless the King told him that he could visit at any time, so his nickname 'Quare of the back stairs' was coined as the Yeoman of the Guard were instructed that he could only use the back stairs.His commercial success can be measured in part from the guest list of his daughter, Anne's wedding, which included envoys from many of the Royal houses of Europe.With two brass bound weights and its pendulum. The clock is in good condition and was running prior to consignment.The dial has two pairs of filled holes on the top edge of the dial plate (perhaps once holding an arched panel as a later addition?). The movement is clean and the steel work is clean and bright. The bolt & shutter mechanism is likely a replacement, well done.The case has been restored. The base appears to have been reconstructed, utilising the marquetry panel and re-laying it. The sides and front border are reveneered. The backboard is 90% complete and runs 173cm in length. The cheeks have been reduced by approx 10mm. There is no indication it originally had a rising hood. There is no sound fret to the hood.The clock presents very well and with the 10in dial and the proportions of the case it has a charming presence.
A GEORGE III BRASS LANTERN CLOCKBy Thomas Dadswell, Burwash, circa 1790Surmounted by a strapped bell and five finials, pierced dolphin frets, above tapering slender columns, a brass door to each side, the 5 3/4in dial with silvered chapter ring, enclosing the signature to the centre above foliate scroll, pierced blued steel single hand, with weight driven movement with anchor escapement, boxwood pulley, countwheel strike on a bell 35cm highPROVENANCE: Bonhams, 11 July 2018, lot 55.Thomas Dadswell, a member of the Sussex clockmaking families of Muddle, Dadswell and Hoadley. See also lot 1257.There is no pendulum or weight for this clock. It appears to be in good condition but dusty, so may require a service. The silvering to the chapter ring is worn. The clock appears to have been extensively cleaned at some point and has a deep straw-coloured lacquer to it.
A BRASS STRIKING LANTERN CLOCKSurmounted by a turned finial and bell with pierced brass four-piece strap, pierced brass frets, 6 in. brass chapter ring with foliate engraved centre, the posted frame with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on a bell, together with an asscociated bracket37cm highOne bracket; One weight; One pendulum. Pallet bridge a replacement. Possibly converted from verge to anchor. Anchor arbour broken and repaired with brass collar. Top of centre and also back plate drilled to take pallet arbour. Evidence of modern enlargement. Two vacant screw holes with location pin holes visible on top plate. Considerable wear to pinion on fly. Some wear to other pinions. Apertures for chains in base plate with uneven wear. Doors likely replacements.
A GEORGE III 10” SQUARE BRASS DIAL 30 HOUR STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENTBy John Dadswell, BurwashThe dial with cast pierced spandrels, brass chapter ring and engraved centre with signature, posted frame movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on a bellSee also lot 1254 for a lantern clock by Dadswell.In good original condition. The movement and dial are dirty and will require a service if to be used. Note - there is no pendulum or weights.
A SMALL EARLY VICTORIAN PALE ROSEWOOD MANTEL TIMEPIECEBy Birch, Fenchurch Street, LondonThe case with a swept top above glazed front door and glazed sides, the 3 /34in silvered dial, signed with blued steel ‘Breguet moon’ hands, gut fusée movement with anchor escapement and locking pendulum nut26cm highPossibly William Birch, Fenchurch Street, 1844-75. Then later Birch & Gaydon. This charming clock is in excellent working condition. The case is of a very pleasing ‘light’ colour. It has its pendulum.
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY AND BRASS-MOUNTED STRIKING BRACKET CLOCKCirca 1830The lancet-shaped case with gadrooned pediment and a finial, above 8 1/4in circular white painted convex dial with pierced blued steel hands, flanked by a cluster column to each side and with a brass tracery panel, on a stepped plinth with quarter-cut bobbin-turned moulding, on brass ball feet; the rectangular-shaped plates with engraved edge and twin train wire gut fusée movement with anchor escapement, striking on a bell with trip repeat, pendulum locking bracket59cm highIn good condition. The clock appears to have been recently cleaned and restored.
A LATE GEORGE III BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY AND LINE-INLAID STRIKING BRACKET CLOCKBy Henry Ellis, Exeter, circa 1815The break-arch case with a brass carrying handle and single pad top, above convex glazed signed white-painted 8 1/2in dial with blued steel spade hands, a brass grille side panel to each side, on plinth base and bracket feet, the signed twin train wire gut fusée movement with strike on bell and trip repeat, anchor escapement and locking pendulum block 45 cm high (handle up)The clock is in very good original condition. The case is of a very good attractive colour. Original paint to dial with some marks as expected. The movement appears to have been cleaned recently. With its pendulum.It measures 17 inches high with the handle down, 11 1/2 inches wide, 7 inches deep
A GEORGE III BRASS-MOUNTED EBONISED STRIKING VERGE TABLE CLOCKBy Samuel Jones, Bath, circa 1765The bell-top case with brass carrying handle above glazed door with grille panels, the sides each with a rectangular glazed panel, on stepped foot and block feet; the 7in arched brass dial with strike / silent in the arch, silvered chapter ring, enclosing a matted centre with false pendulum aperture, signature escutcheon and calendar aperture above the VI, the twin train movement with wire gut fusées, verge escapement, striking the hours on a bell, with trip repeat, and engraved backplate 49cm high (handle up)The clock is in good original condition. The verge is original. The movement was working prior to consignment. The oil sinks are a little dirty so a service might be advisable. Case in good order.
A GILT-METAL-MOUNTED MAHOGANY QUARTER CHIMING AND STRIKING BRACKET CLOCKThe dial and movement signed James Leicester, Drury Lane, part late 18th century and laterThe bell-top case with knopped carrying handle above four urn finials and moulded pediment, with glazed panel door and inset pierced brass frets, the sides each with two glazed panels, on stepped base and brass bracket feet, the 7 ¼ in. arched brass dial with engraved outer edge, chime/silent subsidiary to the arch, above signature line, with silvered chapter ring and chime lever to the III, blued steel hands, the three train chain fusée movement with rectangular foliate engraved plates, later re-trained and fitted with a third train, chiming the quarters on eight bells and striking the hours on a larger bell, adaptions50cm highThe movement appears originally to have been a twin train with pull quarter repeat but extensively rebuilt by the Victorians. The plates appear original to Leicester’s work and have been totally re-trained and a third train added. The original fusée pivot holes, with engraved rose, are filled, together with many other original holes. The dial plate appears original and here again has been adapted; the original dial feet have been removed, but their original holes remain and correspond to filled holes on the front plate. The chime/silent ring is an obvious Victorian replacement, as is the matted centre and silvered chapter ring.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND LINE-INLAID QUARTER CHIMING AND STRIKING BRACKET CLOCKBy James Powell, Worcester, circa 1810The break-arched case surmounted by a square-stepped top and three brass finials, above convex glass and 8in circular white-painted dial with pierced blued steel hands, the lower front inlaid with boxwood stringing and quatrefoils, between fluted quarter-columns, the sides each with a lion mask ring handle above grille panel, on stepped plinth and brass ball feet; the three train wire gut fusée movement, signed, chiming the quarters on a carillon of eight bells, and the hour on a single larger bell, the back plate with engraved edge and pendulum locking block59cm highWith its pendulum. The clock case has been repolished at some point. The dial paint is original but has some slight losses at four thirty, six to seven and nine o’clock. Some lifting veneer around the bezel lock. The sound frets on the top are replaced. A small veneer chip to the bottom front left corner. The movement has been cleaned in the past but appears in need of a service. The top pediment is loose and requires re-gluing. The seatboard is not screwed to the movement and these screws are missing. It also requires a support below it to take the weight of the movement which otherwise is supported by the two side screws through the case, with the weight resting on the dial in its opening. Provenance: Shakenhurst Hall, Cleobury Mortimer. For further information please refer to the Bellmans website article: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/bellmans-2
A LATE GEORGE III BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY QUARTER CHIMING AND STRIKING BRACKET CLOCKBy Robert Roskell, Liverpool, circa 1815Ivory Declaration THZ42QA4The break-arch case with a single pad top, above glazed panel door, flanked to each side by a stop-fluted quarter-column, above a chevron moulded panel, the sides each with a lion mask ring handle and brass grille panel, on stepped plinth and hairy claw feet, the 8in arched white-painted dial, with strike / silent above the chapters, signed, with finely pierced blued steel hands, the substantial three train gut wire fusée movement signed ROBERT ROSKELL LIVERPOOL, with engraved backplate, locking pendulum block with knurled finger nut, anchor escapement, chiming the quarters on a carillon of eight bells and striking the hour on a larger single bell, with trip repeat53cm highProvenance: The Waterhouse Collection Please see the following story for further details: Autumn at Bellmans | The Waterhouse Family CollectionThis clock (along with the longcase domestic regulator, also by Roskell in this sale) will have come from his family who originated in Liverpool (Everton). His father, also Alfred Waterhouse - 1798-1873, his grandfather Nicholas Waterhouse of Everton 1764-1837. The clock is in good original condition. It has its pendulum and a steel key. The case is in very good condition and is of a fine colour. The dial has lost some paint over the chapters and minute ring and in the arch on the strike / silent. The movement looks to have been well cared for. It functions: however the chime is a bit sluggish. The oil sinks are dirty so it would be advisable to have it serviced.
A GEORGE I EBONISED SMALL STRIKING TABLE CLOCKBy Daniel Delander, London, circa 1720With an inverted bell-top case, surmounted by a knopped brass handle, above a door with arched glazed panel, the 5in arched brass dial, finely detailed, with calendar subsidiary above finely cast spandrels, enclosing a silvered chapter ring, enclosing a matted centre with false pendulum aperture, oval signature escutcheon and blued steel pierced hands, the twin train gut fusée movement with verge escapement, with engraved and signed backplate, (formerly with pull quarter repeat) striking the hours on a bell 35cm high (handle up)Daniel Delander was apprenticed to Thomas Thompion in 1692. Delander is recorded as working firstly in Essex Street, then Devereux Court, from where in 1714 he moved to a house between the two gates of Inner Temple. He died in 1733. A fine maker.The clock is in good condition. The case ebonising has been refreshed in the past. The quarter repeating work is now lost. The movement is running. The verge escapement is a reinstatement. The base has a cut out for the previous longer pendulum when likely footed with an anchor escapement.
A FINE GEORGE III BRASS-MOUNTED TRIPLE-PAD TOP EBONISED THREE-TRAIN QUARTER CHIMING AND STRIKING VERGE BRACKET CLOCK WITH PULL-REPEAT AND BRACKETBy James Tregent, London, circa 1790The break-arch case with triple-pad top, above arched glazed panel door, flanked by a reeded angel upright to each side, the sides each with a brass carrying handle above shaped silk-backed grille panels, on stepped plinth and brass ogee feet, the 8in arched brass dial with foliate cast spandrels, and a pair of enamel subsidiaries to the arch for CHIME /NOT CHIME and calibrated pendulum regulation, the circular enamel dial with five-minute outer ring and Roman chapters, signed TREGENT LONDON, with pierced brass hands, the three train gut fusée movement with foliate engraved backplate signed Jams Tregent London, verge escapement, chiming the quarters on a carillon of eight bells and with pull trip-repeat, together with a brass-mounted ebonised wall bracket of recent manufacture (2)41cm high the clock, the bracket 21cm highJames Tregent is recorded as a member of the Clockmakers Company 1781-1808. He was watchmaker to the Prince of Wales. In excellent overall condition. The clock has been well maintained and recently cleaned. It is working and the chime functions. Please note the bracket is modern.
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