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Preisdatenbank abonnierenA PAINTED BATTLE OF WATERLOO CHESS SET AND OTHER ITEMS (6)Comprising a gilt metal and blue enamel portrait of Napoleon, 12.5cm high, an Admiral Lord Nelson brass snuff box, a leather bound copy of ‘Battle of Waterloo’ by Christopher Kelly, a black lacquer box and a gilt-metal corpus ChristiCondition report: Overall, the chess set is complete - the paint work a little worn with some oxidization and pitting - to areas, notably visible to the underside.
A VICTORIAN ROCOCO REVIVAL GILT-METAL TIMEPIECEColeridge Collection, Mid-19th CenturyModelled in the Chinoiserie taste, with pierced pagodas and figure, the enamel dial with Roman numerals and associated movement inscribed 'Harrison, London', ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ label, 33cm highProvenanceTheAnthony & Marietta Coleridge CollectionChristie's South Kensington, unknown sale
TWO CHARLES X PALAIS ROYAL MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND ORMOLU NOTEBOOKS (2)Coleridge Collection, Both inscribed 'Souvenir' and with stylus enclosed; one with an enamel medallion with a handwritten note folded inside and ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ label, 6.5 x 9.5cm; the second example with Alphonse Giroux retail label, 7 x 9.5cm ProvenanceTheAnthony & Marietta Coleridge CollectionThefirst, by repute, the Countess of Macclesfield.Both acquired from Olympia Antiques Fair, unknown year. Condition Report:Giroux example: mother-of-pearl in good order; marks and wear to the gilt binding but no losses and hinge is smooth; some historic pencil marks throughout; stylus possibly later.Enamel example: mother-of-pearl with shallow cracks along the naturral fissures, but with score marks to the back; gilt metal mounts and binding generally good with small areas of degradation that would benefit from a clean; leaves loose within and with pen/pencil notes throughout; stylus with damage to the terminal and possibly not original
THREE STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY HOUND HEAD STIRRUP CUPS (3)19th centuryThe largest with brown markings, another with black markings and pink collar, the third with black markings and yellow collar, largest 13cm lengthBrown and white hound- some flaking to the brown enamel. Some grittiness to the glaze on the left earHound with pink collar- long haircrack along top of dogs head which forks towards the rim. crack along rim, approx. 1.5cm length. Some specking to the glaze.Hound with yellow collar- quite crudely painted. Minor wear
A GROUP OF ENGLISH CERAMICS (15)19th centuryComprising; two Staffordshire porcelain dogs head whistles; a miniature Davenport blue and white printed plate, impressed mark, 9.5cm diameter; a Staffordshire porcelain bird and nest, 5cm high and a nest of eggs; three small circular pots and covers painted with flowers, each approx.3.5cm diameter; three flower painted porcelain thimbles and an enamel thimbleThe Staffordshire nest has a rim chip. A small circular pot has two chips and a crack to the inner rim and some staining. Otherwise in overall good condition with minor wear
A WORCESTER SUGAR BOWL AND COVER (2)Coleridge Collection, Circa 1765-70Printed in black, the bowl with the `Fortune Teller', `Tea Party, No.2' and the `Maid and Page', the cover printed with three scenes of ruins, flower knop, 12.5cm highBowl- minor wear to the black enamel inner rim. Cover- some small chips and minor staining to the flower knopProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge CollectionWith JupiterAntiques, 1994
A WORCESTER OVOID TEA CADDYColeridge Collection, Circa 1765Printed in black after Robert Hancock with `The Bagpiper', the reverse with the `Milkmaids', 13.5cm highCover lacking. Minor wear to the black enamel borderProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge CollectionWith Klaber & Klaber, 5 June 1980
A RUSSIAN BUCKLE AND A RUSSIAN SPOON (2)the two piece buckle fastened by a sliding dagger, the spoon with a circular bowl and a spiral stem, each with polychrome enamelled cloisonne decoration and detailed 84, combined weight 132 gmsCondition Report:Spoon - small losses to enamel mainly to the handle.Buckle - very minor losses to enamel; small amount of wear to the edges of the buckle.
A FRENCH BRASS MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEHENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with perched parrot H.J. trademark for Henri Jacot to centre and numbered 15188 to the lower left corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands, the bevel-glazed corniche type case of Mignonette No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass and caddy moulded uprights, on cavetto moulded skirt base.7.5cm (3ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Henri Jacot is recorded Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and come in three sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition and fully-wound. The escapement is tarnished and appears undamaged but is 'sticking' most likely due to gummed-up lubrication. A gentle clean/service is probably all that is required to get the timepiece running. The dial has a hairline crack through the centre and another small crack across the top right-hand corner. The case is in fine condition with no visible damage to the glasses and only a couple of very light scuffs/bumps to the brass.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE SWISS GILT BRASS MINUTE-REPEATING MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECERETAILED BY J.W. BENSON LIMITED, LONDON, CIRCA 1900The rectangular frosted silvered eight-day two-in-one single going barrel movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the repeat train sounding the hour on the larger of two gongs before ting-tang quarters and finally the minutes passed after the last quarter on the smaller gong, the backplate with visible winding clicks and take-off work for driving the repeat mechanism, with circular trademark RTP monogram to left hand margin opposing stamped BREV (Swiss cross) DER and number 14007 to right hand margin, the rectangular cream enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt spade hands over retailer's signature J.W. BENSON LTD, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON, and SWISS MADE, the frosted gilt anglaise variant bevel-glazed bowfronted case of Mignonette No. 2 size with hinged looped carrying handle over rectangular top glass and curved-front caddy-moulded cornice inset with a reeded band, with fluted Corinthian columns to corners and glazed rear door, on caddy moulded skirt base, the underside stamped 963; in original gilt-tooled green leather travelling/display case with winding key.The timepiece 9cm (3.5ins) high with handle down, 5.5cm (2.125ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The firm of J.W. Benson has its roots in the partnership between brothers James William and Samuel Suckley Benson which traded as watchmakers, goldsmiths and silversmiths in Cornhill, London from 1847 until 1855. James William Benson continued the business alone and opened a premises at 33 Ludgate Hill which quickly expanded to absorb number 34 as well. By the 1860's Benson was advertising his large and richly stocked shop with adjoining workshop specialising in the manufacture of clocks and watches as well as their repair. J.W. Benson exhibited at numerous international exhibitions including London 1862, Paris 1867 and subsequently at the 1885 'Invention Exhibition' where the firm unveiled its 'Patent Dust and Damp Excluding Band for Watches'. In 1872 J.W. Benson opened a shop on Bond Street; he died in 1878 however the business continued to expand under the management of his sons, Alfred and Arthur, with another shop on Ludgate Hill and steam powered factory in La Belle Sauvage yard opening in 1890.In 1879 the firm of J.W. Benson was awarded a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria and in 1889 they acquired the business of the celebrated silversmiths and goldsmiths Hunt and Roskell. The business continued well into the 20th century however their factory was lost in a bombing raid during WWII; the Bond Street store continued trading until it was taken over by Mappin and Webb during the 1980's. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Miniature minute-repeating carriage timepieces were developed by Swiss makers during the last decade of the 19th century, who utilised their skills as watchmakers to produce high-quality movements such as that used in the present lot. Condition Report: The movement is in fine working condition having been recently fully serviced. The dial appears free from visible damage or wear. The case is in fine condition with good strong gilding exhibiting minimal wear or discolouration. The front glass has slight chipping to the inside of three of the corners. The protective case has some wear/discolouration to the silk lining and the strap handle has a break; otherwise faults limited to slight wear to the leather most notably around the front claspTimepiece is complete with winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE CASED GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK HENRI JACOT, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURY The eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of coiled gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, the going train regulated by silvered platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic, the backplate stamped with perched parrot H.J. trademark for Henri Jacot to centre and numbered 8800 to the lower left corner, the frontplate also with numbers 800 and 5075 stamped to the inside lower margin and the gong block with oval F.D. trademark, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and blued steel spade hands, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the ogee-outline base with three-position selection lever annotated Full Striking/Silent/Quarters to underside.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Henri Jacot is recorded Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.Condition Report: Movement is in fairly clean working condition, the grande-sonnerie striking is fully operational and in-sync with hands; the selection lever to the base also operated correctly. The backplate has a direction arrow for setting the hands inked in red, this no doubt can be easily removed with solvent applied to a cotton bud. The dial appears free from visible cracks or chips; on very close examination there may be a very light scratch to the enamel near the centre. The case is generally in fine condition with good strong gilding exhibiting next to no wear. The left-hand glass has a shallow surface chip to the inside top front corner otherwise glasses appear free from damage.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A FINE FRENCH GILT FRETWORK AND PORTRAIT MINIATURE INSET GRANDE-SONNERIE ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1900 The eight-day two train movement ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and sounding the hour every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the smaller gong, the backplate stamped with serial number 342 to the lower left hand corner, the dial with circular white enamel Roman numeral disc decorated with concentric repeating polychrome floral swags to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with gilt trefoil hands set within a fine bright-cut engraved and pierced foliate scrollwork rectangular mask incorporating conforming subsidiary enamel Arabic alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass bevel-glazed anglaise riche variant case with spiral reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass, complex moulded inverted breakfront cornice and fluted frieze, the angles with twist-reeded three-quarter columns with Corinthian capitals and the sides with fine foliate pierced and engraved frets incorporating oval line delineated panel enclosing fine portrait miniatures of Marie Antoinette opposing Madame Elizabeth each executed on ivory set behind a convex glass, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on generous cavetto over ogee moulded inverted breakfront skirt base incorporating shallow block feet, the underside with G'de Sonnerie/P'te Sonnerie/Silence selection switch; with a Morocco covered outer travelling case including winding key.The clock 17.5cm (7ins) high with handle down, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands; previously the property of Lord and Lady Swaythling. Although this rather impressive high-quality current clock appears to be unsigned it does share some strong similarities with the work of LeRoy and Fils, and can be compared to less ornamental example sold in these rooms on Wednesday 24th June 2020 (lot 98).Please note Dreweatts have an ivory exemption licence for this lot 4J9QZTH1Condition Report: Movement is running and the striking mechanism is operational. The grande-sonnerie works except for at quarter to the hour (last quarter) when the strike fails to activate (strikes correctly when repeat button is pressed during the last quarter). This suggests that a release pin is to the under-dial work is either missing or out of alignment hence would most likely be a simple repair. Clock otherwise is fully operational including the alarm and strike selection lever to underside, however a gentle/clean service is advised. The dial is in fine condition with no visible faults other than some very slight discolouration to the minute hand. The case is essentially in near immaculate condition with good strong gilding throughout and no visible damage to the glasses (including those for the portrait miniatures). The right-hand side miniature appears to have a very slight surface blemish (possibly a restored crack?) to the background behind the figure's head (towards right hand margin). Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to a few tiny barely noticeable bumps.The outer travelling case appears original to the clock but is fairly heavily worn with broken strap handle and missing button inserts for the repeat button and clasp. The interior is in sound condition. Clock has a winding/setting key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS CENTRE-SECONDS REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH DECORATED PLATFORMJAPY FRERES, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day two train centre-seconds movement with unusual fine scroll engraved gilt platform lever escapement incorporating shaped cocks and jewelled pivots for the pallet and escape wheel arbors and regulated by a sprung three-arm steel balance applied with three blued steel crescent-shaped 'flukes' to the rim, the backpate stamped with central oval trademark inscribed JAPY FRERES & CIE, EXPOSITION, 1855, GRANDE MED. D'HONNEUR and numbered 901 to the bottom left-hand corner and to the inside lower edge of the frontplate, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with sweep seconds and blued steel moon hands above Arabic alarm setting dial to the lower margin, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass set into a surround finely engraved with foliate scrollwork, with cavetto cornice mouldings, panel-decorated caddy moulded uprights and hinged glazed door to rear, on cavetto moulded skirt base further engraved with fine floral scrollwork.15.5cm (6.125ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The firm of Japy Freres et Cie was founded by Frederick Japy in 1774 who set-up a modest workshop in Montbeliard as a watch and machine tool maker. Japy expanded his business rapidly and by 1804, the year he was awarded the Legion d Honneur by Napoleon (in recognition for his Brevets in horological machinery), he employed 300 people at his manufactory in Beaucourt. From 1806, he took five of his sons into partnership and the firm expanded adding buildings at Badevel and La Feschotte amongst others to become one of the largest makers of clocks in Europe. The business continued into the Twentieth century but during the inter-war period went into decline and is thought to have finally wound-up in around 1840. A detailed history of Japy Freres et Cie is provided in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development chapter VI pages 133-48. The unusual finely engraved platform lever escapement fitted to the current lot can be directly compared to that on a Swiss petit-sonnerie striking giant calendar carriage clocks sold in these rooms on Thursday 22nd March 2022 (lot 168). From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the escapement on the present clock was probably sourced from a specialist supplier working over the border from Mentbeliard in Switzerland.Condition Report: Movement is complete and in sound original condition. The escapement appears undamaged however is somewhat dirty/gummed-up hence will only beat for a second or so when encouraged. The strike train is fully operational including the repeat button however the rack is 'sticking' hence does not always count the correct hours; a gentle clean/service will no doubt bring the clock into fully working condition, (the alarm is in working order). The dial appears free from visible damage. The case is generally in fine condition with good string gilding exhibiting minimal wear or discolouration. The front glass has a small scratch and a tiny chip to the lower right corner; the right-hand glass has similar chips to both lower corners and the rear glass has slight chipping to the lower right corner.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A SWISS ENGRAVED GILT BRASS CENTRE-SECONDS REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK UNSIGNED, MID 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day two train centre-seconds movement with frosted gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate applied with visible strikework and numbered 685 to lower edge, the octagonal white enamel Roman numeral dial with sweep centre seconds, Arabic quarter numerals beyond the minute track and blued steel trefoil hands, set into a rectangular gilt mask decorated with 'button' turnings within dot-line trellis designs and incorporating subsidiary Arabic alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed obis type case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass set into a surround engraved with foliate scrollwork incorporating repeat plunger to the rear, with wavy dotted-line decorated cavetto cornice mouldings and conforming caddy moulded uprights, hinged glazed door to rear and on cavetto moulded skirt base further engraved with floral scrollwork.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The alarm is operational but the setting hand is currently out-of-sync. The dial is in fine condition with faults limited to a crack to the alarm setting dial. Case is in fine condition with no visible chips to the glasses and with good strong gilding exhibiting no noticeable wear and with good clear engraving.Clock is complete with a winding/setting key. Condition Report Disclaimer
TWO FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCKS AND A TIMEPIECEINCLUDING AN EXAMPLE BY DROCOURT, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe first a gilt alarm repeater with two train eight-day movement incorporating silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate with oval D.C. trademark for Drocourt and numbered 7396 to the lower left, the inside lower edge of the frontplate also numbered 4805, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with moon hands and alarm setting dial to lower margin, in a bevel glazed frosted gilt cornice type case; the second two-train sounding the hours on gong only and with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate numbered 7623, with white enamel Roman numeral dial and in an obis type bevel-glazed case; the third an unsigned timepiece with replaced platform, numbered 148 to backplate and with white enamel Roman numeral dial in bevel-glazed case incorporating double-cavetto top mouldings and channelled canted angles, (3).The Drocourt 14,5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8cm (3.25ins) deep. Pierre Drocourt is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development with further additions and corrections from research undertaken by Leigh Extence (available online) as born in 1819 and setting up in business as a clockmaker in Paris in 1853. He initially worked from Rue Limoges (later called 28 Rue Debelleyme after the rationalisation and merger of Streets in 1865), Paris and was succeeded by his son, Alfred (born 1847), in 1872. The blancs roulants, rough movements, were made in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, a town outside Dieppe, where Drocourt had workshops until their sale in 1904, being premises purchased from Holingue frères in 1875 who had previously supplied Drocourt. The firm was awarded numerous international exhibition medals and mentions including Silver in Paris 1878 and Gold in 1889.
A FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEATUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day two train gong-striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 8913 to lower left hand corner and the inside of the frontplate numbered 712 and 3633, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and blued steel spade hands set within a rectangular silvered engine-turned mask bordered by a canted brass insert, the bevel-glazed case with reeded hinged carrying handle over thick rectangular top glass, repeat plunger to front edge and double-cavetto top mouldings incorporating canted angles, the uprights with channelled angles and the rear with hinged glazed door, on ogee-profile skirt base also with canted angles.18.5cm (7.25ins) high with handle down, 22.5cm (8,75ins) high with handle up, 12.5cm (5ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. The sizing of French carriage clock is discussed in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development on pages 184-86 where it is noted that standard French 'giant' carriage clocks measure 9 inches high with handle up. Condition Report: Movement appears all original and is in relatively clean working condition, however strike is a little lazy in its operation and the escapement is prone to stopping hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The enamel dial appears free from damage; the silvered mask has a band of rubbing/wear to the engine-turned decoration along the lower margin. The case is in good original condition albeit a little tarnished/discoloured. The top glass has a slight edge and corner chips otherwise glasses appear free from visible chips. The rear door frame has some slight scuffing/wear to the bottom left-hand corner.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS GORGE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARMPONS, PARIS FOR RETAIL BY WILSON & GANDER, LONDON, MID 19th centuryThe two-train eight-day frosted gilt movement striking the hours on a bell and with alarm sounding on the same bell, the going train with gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate numbered 648 over stamped Pons, MEDAILLE D'OR roundel to centre and the frontplate with further number 76 stamped to the inside lower edge, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed FABRIQUE DE PARIS, WILSON & GANDAR, 392 STRAND to centre, with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt gorge case with leafy trail decorated hinged lobed carrying handle over full-width top glass and repeating lappet-leaf and foliate trail engraved complex upper mouldings, with rosette divided matted panel-decorated channelled corner uprights and generous ogee-shaped base further engraved with a band of repeating leaves over rococo scrollwork; with original tooled Morocco covered carrying case.The clock 15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Pierre-Honoré-César Pons was born in Paris in 1773 and after studying with the Jesuits in the rue Mouffetard he went to train under the eminent clockmaker Antide Janvier. Unfortunately the unrest of the French Revolutionary period disrupted his training but he was recommended by Janvier to the prestigious Lepaute family who took him on in 1798. Pons completed his training under the Lepautes and developed an interest in precision horology; in 1803 he opened his own workshop rue de la Huchette, near the Place Saint-Michel. In order to satisfy the financial demands of running a workshop, whilst taking time to work on the development of precision horology, Pons acted as supplier of movements to many the eminent horologists of the period such as Berthoud, Breguet and Lepine. During this time he developed several escapements and created improved wheel-cutting and pinion polishing machines. With the encouragement of Ferdinand Berthoud in 1804 Pons presented his 'Observations sur l'échappement libre' to the Academy of Sciences where it was praised by the jury and the Academy congratulated him.Around this time the French clockmaking town of Saint-Nicholas d'Aliermont was in crisis due to the collapse of the industry. Napoleon's minister responsible for Fine Arts, Industry and Commerce, the Count de Champagny, ordered the Académie des Sciences to find someone suitable to turn the industry around. Honoré Pons was approached as he had the necessary skills and had developed the tools and practices most appropriate for the task. After a period of reluctance he accepted on the basis that the state will pay him a generous amount for his machines as long as they were installed and used in the Saint Nicholas workshops. By 1808 Pons was producing fine quality 'blanc-roulants' for an affordable price which received high praise from makers such as Breguet and recognition by the Academie in their report to Napoleon Bonaparte.Over the following decades Honoré Pons expanded the Saint Nicholas operations and became a principal supplied of movements to the Parisian clockmaking trade from his premises in Paris's rue de la Barillerie on the île de la Cité. In 1827 he was awarded a gold medal and in 1839 was awarded the Croix de la Légion d'Honneur by King Louis Philippe. In 1846, at the end of an illustrious career, pons sold his firm to Borromée Délépine and retired, living in an elegant Parisian mansion at 20, rue Cassette.Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition (including the alarm) and appears fundamentally all-original. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case has overall light to moderate gilt wear/rubbing however the engraving id fine and crisp throughout. The glasses appear free form visible chips. The outer travelling case is a little large for the clock so is probably not original; the leather is punctured over the repeat button and the carrying strap is worn. Otherwise faults to the travelling case are generally limited to wear, bumps and scuffs commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GORGE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMRETAILED BY JOHNSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1865 The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and with alarm sounding on the gong, the inside of both plates stamped 8 and the backplate further stamped 6828 to centre, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed JOHNSON, 54 THREADNEEDLE ST., LONDON to centre and with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, on ogee-shaped skirt base; with original Morocco covered protective travelling case and a winding key.13.5cm (5.375ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.175ins) deep, Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The clock and chronometer making business Johnson of Threadneedle Street, London is recorded in Clutton, C., Baillie, G.H. and Ilbert, C.A. BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS & WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS as established by William Johnson (of Grimalde and Johnson fame) at 4 Hercules Passage in 1849 before moving to 54 Threadneedle Street by 1864. He is then thought to have relocated to 334 Kennington Park Road by 1867 where he remained until 1871. Condition Report: Both trains will wind, the strike/repeat train are operational however the strike is currently out of sync with the hands. The escapement appears undamaged but is 'sticking' hence a gentle clean/service is probably all that is required to bring beck to fully working condition. The alarm setting hand is missing otherwise dial appears free form damage/faults. The case is in good original condition however has been polished hence gilding is generally thin and worn throughout and is generally a little dirty/discoloured. The glasses appear free from visible damage. The travelling case has noticeable wear and bumps to the lining and scuffs, losses, wear and lifting to leather covering however is otherwise generally intact except for the strap handle which is no longer present.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT MID-SIZED GORGE CASED REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK PROBABLY BY JACOT, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY AUBERT AND KLAFTENBERGER, GENEVA, CIRCA 1870 The eight-day two-train bell striking movement regulated by frosted gilt platform lever escapement incorporating sprung bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the hour bell, the backplate further stamped 629 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed AUBERT & KLAFTENBERGER, GENEVE to centre and with with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass and channel-moulded uprights, the rear with glazed door, on ogee-outline base.11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Details such as the straight uprights of the handle and full-width rectangular top glass can be compared to an engraved example by Henri Jacot illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other TRAVELLING CLOCKS on page 148 (Figure 9-18). The escapement platform can also be closely compared to one fitted to a grande sonnerie clock by Jacot (number 825) which is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development on page 114 (Plate V/14). Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.The highly regarded retailer of clocks, watches silverware and objet d'art, Charles Ignaz Klaftenberger, was born in 1802 and entered into partnership with D.F. Aubert in 1835. The firm were appointed watchmakers to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and traded from retail premises at 157 Regent Street, London. They exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition and the partnership appears to have lasted until 1863 after which it would appear that Klaftenberger worked alone until 1881. Klaftenberger only sold the finest carriage clocks supplied by the best makers such as Drocourt and Jacot, with the current lot being a fine example almost certainly supplied by the latter.Condition Report: Movement appears all-original and is in clean fully working condition. The dial is free from any visible damage. The case is generally in fine condition with faults limited to small corner chips to three of the four corners of the top glass and some slight blooming to the lacquer finish.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK IN ONE-PIECE CASEJAPY FRERES, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURY The eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with oval trademark JAPY FRERES & CIE, EXPOSITION, 1853, GRANDE, MED. D'HONNEUR over serial number 2054, the recatangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands, the satin gilt one-piece caddy-moulded case with hinged carrying handle and cavetto moulded skirt base engraved with initials M. J. to front.13cm (5ins) high excluding handle, 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. Provenance: The estate of Lawrance Hurst. The firm of Japy Freres et Cie was founded by Frederick Japy in 1774 who set-up a modest workshop in Montbeliard as a watch and machine tool maker. Japy expanded his business rapidly and by 1804, the year he was awarded the Legion d Honneur by Napoleon (in recognition for his Brevets in horological machinery), he employed 300 people at his manufactory in Beaucourt. From 1806, he took five of his sons into partnership and the firm expanded adding buildings at Badevel and La Feschotte amongst others to become one of the largest makers of clocks in Europe. The business continued into the Twentieth century but during the inter-war period went into decline and is thought to have finally wound-up in around 1840. A detailed history of Japy Freres et Cie is provided in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development chapter VI pages 133-48.
A FRENCH GILT BRASS NOVELTY DESK TIMEPIECE AND BAROMETER COMPENDIUMUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day back-wound movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate, the 2.75 inch circular dial with gilt relief armorial lion motif to centre within cream vertical Arabic numeral chapter ring, with blued steel spade hands set behind bevel-glazed bezel fitted into a surround cast as an inverted horseshoe with blue enamel studs, the case with another adjacent horseshoe fitted with a glazed aneroid barometer calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations around an open centre revealing the mechanism behind, the centre with upright terminating with a hook suspending leather covered yokes.20cm (8ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep.
Y A VIENNESE ROSEWOOD GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING 'DACHLUHR' REGULATOR WALL CLOCKUNSIGNED, PROBABLY VIENNA, CIRCA 1825The four pillar triple train movement with rectangular plates and deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wooden shaft to the weight-driven going train, the quarter train driven by standing spring barrel and sounding on the smaller of the pair of graduated gongs positioned behind the movement followed by the hour train again powered by a standing spring barrel and sounding the last hour on the larger of the two, the 6.5 inch circular two-piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with pierced blued steel hands and moulded brass bezel, the six-light case with canted cornice over box-edged glazed square dial aperture and further larger glazed panel to the hinged front, the sides with conforming glass panels and the base with deep cavetto moulded foot.91cm (35.75ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement will require setting-up/adjustment in the case to ensure strike is operating in-sync with the hands and a service is advised. The dial has several light hairline cracks to the chapter ring and some much lesser cracking to the centre otherwise is in good original condition. The case is generally in fine condition with the only noticeable defect being some surface movement in the veneers of the ogee-shaped base. Clock is complete with pendulum, weight and a winding key; the weight has some slight denting to the brass casing. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A VIENNESE ROSEWOOD GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING 'DACHLUHR' REGULATOR WALL CLOCK THE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR NED BARWITZIUS, VIENNA, CIRCA 1830The four pillar triple train eight-day movement with shallow-arch plates, deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted T-shaped pallets, fine beat adjustment to crutch and regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wooden shaft, the quarter train sounding on the smaller of the pair of graduated gongs positioned behind the movement on a Y-shaped brass stand indistinctly stamped ...MILLER & SONN followed by the hour train sounding the last hour on the larger of the two, the 6.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Ned Barwitzius, IN WIEN to centre with pierced steel hands within alternating cartouche cast brass bezel, in a rosewood five-light case with box-line edged canted shallow break-arch cornice over conforming arch-glazed front door incorporating architectural line details to the upper section, the sides with short over long rectangular windows and the ogee-shaped base with canted waist moulding edged in boxwood.92cm (40.25ins) high, 29.5cm (11.5ins) wide,13cm (5ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement will require setting-up in the case however this should not prove problematic. The dial would appear to have been restored hence there are no visible faults. The backboard of the case has two small filled slots adjacent to the present movement support brackets which suggest that the present movement and dial are probably not original to the case (although the fit and match is very good). The case is generally in sound condition however the lower section (that forms the base of the case complete with the inverted caddy) is loose in its joints hence needs securing (gluing). The case also shows some very slight movement/warping to both sides otherwise faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes.Clock is complete with pendulum, three weights and a winder; weights have some minor denting to the brass casings. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETTHE MOVEMENT STAMPED FOR C. KUHLING, LATE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by sunburst mask cast pendulum and stamped 371, C, 9.10 over C. KUHLING to backplate, the 9.5 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with cockerel inhabited Berainesque foliate strapwork cast centre within applied blue-on-white enamel Roman numeral hour chapters and foliate cast borders within Arabic five minutes to the outer minute track, with sculpted blued steel hands, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with cast gilt standing figure of winged Fortuna to the domed concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with martial trophy adorned foliate mounts to angles, the front with mask-centred leafy arched cast crest over brass-framed waisted-arch glazed door enclosing marquetry tile decorated floor and foliate back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel with twin cherubs and an hour glass to apron, the surround decorated with foliate scrollwork, the sides with recessed gilt brass framed glazed apertures within conforming marquetry borders out-swept at the base, on generous scroll-cast gilt brass feet with conforming apron mount around a lattice decorated cushion panel between, resting on a matching ogee-shaped wall bracket inlaid with Vitruvian scrollwork over foliate radial gadroons issuing leafy sprays flanked by mask terms to angles, the underside with an acanthus cast pendant mount terminating with a floral finial.The clock 87cm (34.25ins) high; including wall bracket 117.5cm (46.25ins) high overall, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 25cm (9.75ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has repaired/filled edge chip to the V numeral otherwise appears to be in good condition with no additional visible faults of any significance.The case is generally in sound presentable condition having been cosmetically restored at some point in the not-too-distant past. There is some slight lifting to the brass and a small few areas where brass has been lost and filled with creamy golden-yellow composition. The rear door has some lifting to the brass to the internal panel and slight shrinkage. Faults are otherwise limited to some slight blooming and movement to the shell veneers. The bracket appears to retain all the brass marquetry albeit with some pinning to the rear edge strip and there is very little lifting.Clock is complete with pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIAL INSERTSJOHN TAYLOR, LONDON, CIRCA 1780 The six pillar triple chain fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, striking the hour on a bell and chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells, the rococo scroll engraved backplate centred with an obelisk set on a pedestal within double-line border, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial plate applied with circular enamel Roman numeral circular centre with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced and engraved brass hands set within rococo scroll engraved surround continuing up into the arch to envelop the subsidiary enamel Strike/Silent dial inscribed John Taylor, London to centre, the brass mounted bell top case capped with urn finials to the flame veneered superstructure and double cavetto top mouldings, over front door with inset gilt brass fillet moulding to the glazed dial aperture, rococo scroll cast upper quadrant frets flanked by canted angles adorned with fine female caryatid and tied rose drapery cast mounts, the sides with hinged handles over break-arch sunburst cherub mask and rococo scroll cast sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded shallow skirt base with generous leafy scroll cast feet.56cm (22ins) high overall, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Several makers with the name John Taylor are recorded working in London during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, however the most likely maker of the current lot is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as being admitted to the Clockmaker's Company in 1796 and may be the same maker who is subsequently listed as working from Clerkenwell 1805-24.
Y A FINE GEORGE IV BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD SMALL LIBRARY MANTEL TIMEPIECE WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIALGRANT, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The eight-day four pillar single chain fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate with pendulum holdfast beneath signature GRANT, Fleet Street, LONDON, the 4 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial further signed GRANT, FLEET STREET, LONDON to centre and with fine looped blued steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the case with stepped hipped 'chamfer-top' superstructure and cavetto moulded cushion top moulding incorporating fluted frieze, over recessed brass fillet edged quadrant panels to the fascia around the dial flanked by brass canted angles, the sides with twin cornucopia ring handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, the skirt base with brass bordered fluted upper moulding over line inlaid front panel and brass ball feet.24cm (9.5ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Provenance: Property removed from 8 Great Pulteney Street, Bath. John Grant junior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Fleet Street 1817-67. His father of the same name (1781-1810) was an exceptional clockmaker, described by Cedric Jagger as 'one of the finest of the London clockmakers at the end of the 18th Century' (see Jagger, Cedric Royal Clocks, pages. 101-103.); he was apprenticed to his uncle, Alexander Cumming (1733-1814), and it is possible they may have been in business together at some point.Condition Report: The movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements except for the pendulum holdfast screw. The enamel dial is in fine condition with no visible faults. The case is generally in very good condition; there is a slight bump to the front right hand corner of the top moulding and a small veneer patch repair just below the bezel clasp to the left hand side. The base has had some restoration to the brass stringing at the front and the left hand side of the skirt has been replaced - this replacement is 'adequate' but not the best work so may benefit from being re-done. The ripple moulding bordering the skirt has also seen some attention. The brass fittings are tarnished/discoloured otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A IMPRESSIVE GEORGE III GILT MOUNTED MAHOGANY TWELVE-TUNE MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK OF LARGE PROPORTIONSEARDLEY NORTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1780The massive eleven pillar triple chain fusee movement playing a choice of twelve tunes via a 14 inch pinned cylinder on thirteen bells with sixteen hammers transversely mounted across the top of the mechanism, before sounding the hour on a further larger bell vertically mounted between the T-shaped plates each measuring 11 inches high by 18.75 inches wide at the projections, the going train with deadbeat escapement incorporating pallets visible through an arched slot cut into the backplate and regulated by 11.75 inch lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast applied just below the signature Eardley Norton London, scribed within a rococo scroll-bordered cartouche within fine rococo scroll engraving covering the entire backplate and incorporating number 1022 stamped to the right hand projection, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial applied with circular slightly convex fired white enamel Roman numeral hour disc signed EARDLEY NORTON, LONDON to centre within inner concentric calendar and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced steel hands and generous rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch applied with a further enamel plate incorporating subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT and CHIME/NOT CHIME selection dials set within fine gilt painted stylised neo-classical scrollwork infill and the upper margin with tune selection panels inscribed MINUET five times, MARCH three times, GAVOT, AIR, DANCE and HORNPIPE, the substantial gilt brass mounted mahogany case with generous pineapple finial over concave-sided platform fronted with a fine scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass fret over drapery swag decorated upstand, with slender cushion-capped cavetto cornice and break-arch glazed front door bordered with brass fillet mouldings to the dial aperture and with conforming engraved gilt brass sound frets to the upper quadrants, the front angles with substantial brass stop-fluted Ionic columns with gilt caps and bases and the sides with large hinged carrying handles over rectangular panels bordered with complex mouldings and inset with brass fillet-edged arch-glazed apertures (the right hand side opening to access the movement), the rear with matching frets to the concave sided upstand and upper quadrants of the break-arch glazed door flanked by caddy moulded angles, on substantial ogee moulded skirt base applied with musical trophy centred gilt drapery swag mount to front over generous acanthus decorated bracket feet.96.5 (38ins) high, 66.5cm (26.25ins) wide, 37.5cm (14.75ins) deep. Eardley Norton was thought to have been born into a farming family from Rigsby, Lincolnshire, however he was apprenticed as a clockmaker 25 May 1743 to Robert Dawson of Alford. Latterly he moved to London where he is listed as working at 49 St. John's Street, Clerkenwell between 1760 and 1794. He was member of the Clockmakers' Company being freed in 1770 and remained a member until his death in 1792. He applied for a patent for a new type of striking mechanism for both clocks and watches on 31 August 1771. Norton enjoyed Royal patronage being perhaps best known for his silver mounted four-dial astronomical clock (made in collaboration with James Ferguson F.R.S.) commissioned by George III for Buckingham House (later Palace) which still remains in the Royal Collection (RCIN 30432). He married Mary Swinnerton of Oswestry and later retired to Stonegrove House (no longer existing), Little Stanmore, Middlesex, in the parish of Whitchurch. On his death, his business was taken over by the partnership of Gravell and Tolkien. He is buried at St. Lawrence's church in Little Stanmore. A related (albeit smaller) musical movement is illustrated and discussed in Ord-Hume, Arthur W.J.G. The MUSICAL CLOCK on pages 250-51 (plate XII/10) where it is noted that Eardley Norton was one of a small number of makers who utilised the 'carriage-change system' to select tunes whereby the entire bell and hammer assembly is moved along the barrel by a leaf spring, rather than the usual arrangement where the barrel being is shunted along beneath the hammers. The 'carriage-change system' was perhaps first used by Roger Dunster and then by John Ellicott junior and provincial makers such as John Taylor of Ashton.The impressive size and quality of the current lot would suggest that it was a one-off commission no doubt for a very wealthy client as a centrepiece for an important interior. Condition Report: Movement is complete and is in clean fully-working condition including the tune selection and chime/silent and strike/silent selection dials. The movement appears to be in its original format with no visible evidence of alteration however we are aware that work has been done hence it is likely that the musical work (train, barrel and hammer assembly/carousel) have been largely re-instated but to their exact original configuration/specification. Any work that has been done has been executed to the highest standard.The dial presents as in immaculate condition but again it is likely that the enamel panels have had some restoration undertaken (again to the highest standard).The movement and dial are original to the case which is in fine condition having been cosmetically restored. The cast pineapple finial and post are most likely additions and the slender cavetto mouldings bordering the top edge of the upstand have been replaced on both sides. The mask around the dial has had a repair (insert) to the right-hand side upright (behind the veneer overlap) however the size, arch profile etc of the aperture appears to be original hence this repair is not indicative of alteration (or suggestive that the movement and dial are not original to the case). The glazed dial aperture is about 1 inch larger than the mask aperture but this would appear to be an original feature. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor shrinkage, a few small veneer patch repairs, re-gluing of joints and replacements to some of the small lesser mouldings; and other minor bumps, scuffs and blemishes commensurate with age.Generally a very impressive fully operational example fully restored clean condition and is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II SILVER PAIR-CASED POCKET WATCHDANIEL AND THOMAS GRIGNION, LONDON, CIRCA 1740The gilt full plate single fusee verge movement with four square baluster pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion-type regulation, the backplate with fine symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock centred with a faceted diamond endstone and decorated with a grotesque male mask at the junction with the keystone shaped foot, flanked by a further plate with engraved infill around the silvered regulation dial opposing engraved signature Dan.'l & Tho.'s Grignion, London and serial number 1306, the pillar plate now fitted with a slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with slender outer minute track and gilt spade hands, in a plain silver inner case with suspension post at twelve o'clock and conforming outer case, the inner case with indistinct hallmarks and maker E.B. under a crown, the outer case apparently unmarked.The dial 3.5cm (1.375ins) diameter, the outer case 4.8cm (1.875ins) diameter, the watch in both cases 2.2cm (0.875ins) deep. The Huguenot clockmaker Daniel Grignion was born in 1684 and his son, Thomas, in 1713. Thomas presumably trained under his father but neither gained their freedom of the Clockmaker's Company. Daniel Grignion was based close to the eminent Quaker clockmaker Daniel Quare and worked for him in some capacity (most likely some form of informal journeyman) hence after Quare's death in 1724 he made use of the goodwill associated with Quares name. Thomas joined in partnership with his father in around 1730 and then worked alone in the business from around 1750. Daniel Grignion died in 1763 and Thomas in 1784.Although relatively little is known about the Grignion family surviving examples of their work is generally of unusually high quality. Condition Report: The movement is intact and wound but not currently working (escapement appears to require attention/adjustment) the balance arbor/pivots appear to be sound.The dial is most likely a replacement (circa 1800) and is undamaged; the hands are replacements. The inner case has solder repair to the suspension ring post which has also been extended; otherwise is in sound but worn condition. The outer case has some denting and wear otherwise is in sound condition, Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIAL INSERTSMATTHEW DUTTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The substantial five pillar triple chain fusee movement with thick plates measuring 8.25 by 6.75 inches, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of six bells with six hammers and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the going train with half-deadbeat escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating transverse pivoted rise/fall regulation beam to suspension and pendulum holdfast to the backplate signed Dutton, London and numbered 340 to centre, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial plate applied with circular slightly convex white enamel disc with Roman numeral hour chapters and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with fine scroll-pierced blued steel hands within slender moulded surround to the disc and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, with S/N strike silent selection switch at twelve o'clock beneath subsidiary circular enamel regulation dial signed Matthew Dutton, London to centre within slender moulded surround and flanked by conforming scroll cast mounts to arch, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the triple brass-fillet bordered pad top with complex cornice mouldings, over hinged glazed front with further brass fillet mouldings to the dial aperture and moulded slip inserts to front angles, the sides with arched brass diamond lattice sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass squab feet.44cm (17.25ins) high with handle down, 30cm (11.75ins) wide, 20cm (7.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. Matthew Dutton is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as succeeding his father, William Dutton in 1794. William Dutton was an important maker who went into partnership with the eminent chronometer maker, Thomas Mudge, in Fleet Street in 1755. Mudge retired from the business (to pursue further work on the development of the marine chronometer) leaving the workshop in the hands of William Dutton until he was succeeded by his sons, Matthew senior and Thomas in 1794. The brothers worked together until 1804 and Matthew alone until 1815 when he went into partnership with his son of the same name which continued until 1825.The present clock is typical of the Dutton family's high-quality approach to clockmaking. The movement is particularly generous in its construction and finely finished. The restrained backplate, being engraved with only the finely executed signature, follows in the tradition of George Graham as does the beautifully balanced dial and well-proportioned but relatively restrained case. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine condition with no visible faults to the enamel inserts and only slight mellowing to the brass elements. Movement and dial are original to the case.The case has a well-executed veneer patch repair across the rear left corner of the right-hand pad to the top. Otherwise is in extremely good condition with minimal age related blemishes. The brass mounts have mellowed/oxidised slightly and the finish is slightly faded overall.Clock is generally in extremely good condition and is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIAL AND TRIP-HOUR REPEATUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin chain fusee bell-striking movement with verge escapement regulated by bob pendulum with holdfast hook to the movement backplate, the 7 inch circular fired enamel convex dial with concentric inner track for date of the month within chapter ring with vertical Arabic numerals, with fine loop-pierced steel hands and brass pointer for the calendar set behind convex glazed cavetto moulded hinged cast brass bezel, the break-arch case with single brass fillet-edged pad and complex top mouldings over front with inverted crescent-shaped brass fish scale fret over the dial and conforming quadrant frets beneath, the sides with hinged cast brass carrying handles over further arched frets and the rear with arch-glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass disc feet; with a later purpose-made ebonised wall bracket decorated with brass cock beaded panels to the front of the table and the curved tapered foot.The clock 41cm (16.25ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep, the clock and wall bracket 64cm (25ins) high overall.
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER WITH THERMOMETERDENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1845The circular four pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, split bimetallic balance incorporating cylindrical timing weights and helical balance spring, the backplate with spring set-up ratchet, faceted diamond endstone, blued steel movement pillar and backcock securing screws, the 3.75 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial beneath inscription DENT, LONDON, Chronometer Maker, to the, QUEEN, No. 1945 across the centre and DOWN/UP power reserve dial, with gold spade hands set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel, with shuttered winding hole to underside and mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, the mahogany three-tier case with push button clasp for the top tier applied with paper trade label for FRANCIS M. MOORE, CHRONOMETER MAKER TO THE LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY, WATCHMAKER, OPTICIAN & c., 102, HIGH STREET,... BELFAST... to the inside surface, the middle tier with enamel roundel inscribed DENT, 1943 to front and applied with a later F and C silvered scale mercury thermometer to the inner right hand margin of the glass, the base with brass key escutcheon to front and brass carrying handles to sides.The box 16.5cm (6.5ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) square. Edward John Dent was a talented horologist who at the age of 17 transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking. Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co. The chronometer maker and retailer Francis M. Moore operated from 100 High Street (1st floor) Belfast from 1864 until 1899 when they became a Limited Company. In Dublin he was registered as a 'Practical Chronometer, Optician and Watchmaker' at 23 Eden Quay 1868-80 before moving to 28 Eden Quay by 1890.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The steelwork has strong blued finish and the plates show faint evidence of being previously spotted (and now have a few light finger-marks from handling). The dial has slight mellowing to the tarnish otherwise is in fine condition; the tip of the minute hand is a little discoloured. The inside of the bowl is stamped 'DENT' over '1943'. The bowl and gimbals are in good clean condition with only light spots of discolouration/tarnishing evident. The rear of the bowl retains nice original pivoted dust plug for the winding hole. The tipsy winding key appears original and is stamped '1943'. The box is in fine condition. The paper labels applied to the inside of the top tier are intact with slight tears only evident in the one for 'Francis Moore'. The thermometer is in good working condition having only slight mellowing to the silvered scale. The exterior of the case is also in fine condition having only few very small bumps and bruises. The original fired enamel name disc is present and undamaged albeit a little faded. The box retains its original lock but there is no case key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE V SILVER TRIANGULAR DESK CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE COMPENDIUM WITH BAROMETER, COMPASS AND CALENDARTHE CASE MARKED FOR JOHN MANGER, LONDON 1916The Swiss made circular eight-day movement with visible mainspring within a manually wound rotating drum applied to the backplate, incorporating hand setting wheel to centre and stamped SWISS MADE, 496 (Swiss cross symbol) 497 to the winder, the 1.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set within bevel-glazed circular bezel, the triangular case engine-turned with vertical line decoration throughout incorporating front-hinged side panels, the left hand side with a calendar comprising an aperture for month of the year (adjusted via a disc to the interior) within seven segments counting dates of the month and rotating glazed bezel engraved with days of the week, opposing right hand side fitted with an aneroid barometer inscribed MADE IN LONDON to centre, calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within rotating glazed bezel fitted with a steel recording pointer, the top with hinged triangulated handle over a compass to centre, the underside hallmarked for London 1916 makers J.M within a shield; with original red Morocco covered travel/display case gilt embossed with a coronet for a Duke of Duchess over monogram S.M.The timepiece 7,5cm (3ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. John Manger is recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as clock and watch case maker working from Holborn Circus, London from before 1882. The makers mark on the current lot was registered in January 1899.Condition Report: Timepiece is running however the spring will not fully wind suggesting that has become unhitched at the centre. The spring is visible through the glass back and there is no visible breaks/damage hence may just require re-attaching to the centre spindle. The dial is in fine condition although there is some scratching to interior of the glass, The barometer and calendars are fully operational and free from any noticeable faults. The compass has some rubbing to the card from the needle otherwise is in good working condition. The case is in near immaculate condition. The the satin-gilt interior has overall slight spotting/patchy tarnishing; the exterior has some very slight scratching around the thumb-slot for opening the case. Otherwise exterior is in fine original condition with minimal wear. The protective outer case is in very good original condition albeit a little dirty in places. The exterior is missing the two tabs which would have assisted the opening of the each of the front sections otherwise covering is in fine condition and of nice slightly patinated mellow colour. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LATE VICTORIAN GREEN GUILLOCHE ENAMELLED CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE MARKED FOR HENRY STUART BROWN, LONDON 1897The French or Swiss rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the frosted silvered backplate with pivoted integral winding key and stamped JC within a triangle beneath serial number 52152, the 1.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with fine scroll-pierced gilt hands set within a moulded convex-glazed bezel incorporating a canted insert to interior, the rectangular case with hinged carrying handle and horizontal radial engine-turned green guilloche enamel panel to top, over conforming panels to the front, sides and rear door, on bead decorated compressed bun feet, Hallmarks for London 1897 makers H.S.B.11cm (4.25ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Henry Stuart Brown is recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as a maker of clock cases, book markers, picture frames, vestas etc. working in London from 1889 until 1903. The makers mark on the current lot was registered in March 1889.
Y A RARE EDWARDIAN SHIBIYAMA INSECT DECORATED SILVER MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE MARKED FOR MOJON AND COMPANY LIMITED, LONDON 1910The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement and integral winder to backplate, the 1.375 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, the rectangular case with hinged C-scroll carrying handle over front and sides inlaid in mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, abalone and other materials with random crawling insects incorporating engraved legs and antennae, the rear with hinged door, on compressed bun feet, Hallmarks for London 1910 makers M & C0 LTD.7.2cm (2.875ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4cm (1.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Mojon and Company Limited are recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as watch importers and retailers working from Bartlett's Buildings, London. The makers mark on the current lot was registered in 1907 and was still in use in 1911.The execution of Shibiyama decoration of the current lot would have been undertaken by a specialist Japanese craftsman resulting in a highly unusual luxury product.
Y A RARE EDWARDIAN SHIBIYAMA INSECT DECORATED SILVER CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE MARKED FOR REICHENBERG AND COMPANY, CHESTER 1906The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement and integral winder to backplate, the 2 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, the rectangular case with hinged C-scroll carrying handle over front and sides inlaid in mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, abalone and other materials with random crawling insects incorporating engraved legs and antennae including a millipede apparently traversing the dial, the rear with hinged door, on compressed bun feet, Hallmarks for Chester 1906 rubbed makers mark R & Co.11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6cm (2.325ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Reichenberg and Company are recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as watch importers working from Hatton Garden, London. The makers mark on the current lot was registered in 1902.The execution of Shibiyama decoration of the current lot would have been undertaken by a specialist Japanese craftsman resulting in a highly unusual luxury product.
A VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT CARRIAGE CLOCKRICHARD AND COMPANY, PARIS, THE CASE BY WILLIAM RICHARD CORKE, LONDON 1893 The rectangular eight-day gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by spring bimetallic and stamped with oval trademark R & Co, MADE IN PARIS to backplate, the 1.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating gilt canted insert to interior, the rectangular frosted gilt case fitted with scroll-chased hinged carrying handle over embossed rococo cartouche to top, the front, sides and back door with further panels decorated in high relief with foliate designs onto a matted ground, on grotesque mask and paw cast feet, Hallmarks for London 1893 makers W.R.C. for William Richard Corke. 11cm (4.25ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6.5cm (2ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: The movement is in original albeit dirty condition. Both trains will wind and the escapement will beat for a second or two before stopping hence appears to be sticking. The strike train will run through and keep striking until spring has wound down suggesting that the gathering pallet/rack is worn. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case has been regilded and is generally presentable there is some historic wear to the top panel causing the high relief scrolls to become 'holed' in few places with solder infill repairs also evident. The front glass also has a scratch and the base panel has some slight denting otherwise case is generally in good overall condition.The Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE AUSTRIAN ENGRAVED SILVER-GILT AND ENAMELLED NOVELTY SLEIGH TIMEPIECE MAKERS MARKS S.G. POSSIBLY FOR SIMON GRIMWALD, VIENNA, CIRCA 1880 The Swiss made nickel finish 'five bar' watch type movement with cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance and winding from the back, with engraved rear cover and 1.25 inch circular enamel Roman numeral dial painted with a landscape scene with castle ruin, set behind a convex glass and mounted via a hinges into the breast of a engraved cast silver swan forming the front the case modelled as a horse-drawn sleigh, the interior enamelled with polychrome painted scenes of 18th century courting couples to seat and floor between scroll decorated sides, the exterior with conforming figural panels to flanks over sliders incorporating fine strapwork scroll pierced and engraved silver gilt infill, the rear with additional enamel courtship scenes to the back of the seat and the domed lid of the engraved oval-section luggage compartment, the underside with partial marks for Vienna and makers SG possibly for Simon Grimwald.12cm (4.75ins) high, 15cm (6ins) long, 6.5cm (2.675ins) wide. The current lot is a fine example from a very diverse range of novelty silver and enamel wares that were produced in specialist Viennese workshops during the closing years of the 19th century. These wares were reviving techniques from the Renaissance period with many objects being fairly accurate re-creations of masterpieces form the 16th and 17th centuries. The form of the case of the present timepiece is very unusual and may suggest that it was intended for the Russian market as it echoes the form of a traditional Russian sleigh which often incorporated swan motifs.
Y AN EDWARDIAN SILVER AND INLAID TORTOISESHELL BALLOON-SHAPED MANTEL TIMEPIECETHE CASE MARKED FOR WILLIAM COMYNS AND SONS, LONDON 1909The circular French eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung balance, the 2.25 inch circular white enamel dial with vertical Arabic hour numerals and blued steel trefoil hands set within a convex glazed moulded bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, the waisted case of silver-framed balloon form with pointed arch top over silver repeating oval motif bordered front inset with tortoiseshell inlaid in engraved gold, silver, mother of pearl and abalone with a pedestal urn beneath a canopy issuing floral trails below the dial, the sides with curved tortoiseshell panels inset within the silver frame and the rear with circular hinged door for the movement, on delicate openwork scroll cast feet with shaped apron between, the case Hallmarked for London 1909, Makers W.C. within an oval.16.5cm (6.5ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep. The Comyns family business of silversmiths was established by William Comyns who succeeded Richard Tagg in 1858. The firm initially traded form Soho but quickly expanded taking on premises in Beak Street off Regent Street. In 1885 William's two sons Charles and Richard joined the business who then succeeded their father on his death in 1916. Charles died in 1925 and the firm was incorporated as William Comyns and Sons Limited in 1930 before being bought by Richard Copping on Richards death in 1953. The Comyns family mainly specialised in producing small decorative wares for all price brackets often produced using mechanical methods such as die stamping. The makers mark on the current lot is recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as being registered in November 1890 and was in use until 1915.
A FRENCH EMPIRE SMALL ORMOLU LYRE-SHAPED MANTEL TIMEPIECERIEUSSEC, PARIS, EARLY 19th CENTURY The circular eight-day single train movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension and stamped RIEUSSEC. H;GER DU ROI, 92 to the left hand margin of the backplate, the 2.5 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Rieussec, H'GER DU ROI to centre, with blued steel moon hands set within gilt engine-milled ropetwist bezel, the case modelled as a lyre with foliate and anthemion cast decoration to the twin uprights centred with simulated strings beneath palmette crest to the centre of the superstructure, on oval section plinth base incorporating lappet leaf decoration to top mouldings and festoon leaf mounts to waist, on disc-turned feet; now with a glass dome cover and wooden stand.The clock 24cm (9.5ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep; the dome and stand 29cm (11.5ins) high. Rieussec is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as working from Rue du Marche-Pallu, Paris, 1804-12, then Rue Neuve des Petits champs in 1815 before becoming Rieussec and Fils in 1830.
A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE PATINATED BRONZE, ORMOLU AND CARRARA MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKGASTON JOLLY, PARIS, CIRCA 1800The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Gaston Jolly A Paris to centre and with blued steel moon hands within engine-milled gilt bezel, the case modelled as urn with floral surmount to the tall domed superstructure decorated with an entwined serpent over ovoid body housing the movement with gilt pendant finial to underside, raised on four tapered pierced lappet-leaf moulded supports incorporating female term upper terminals to the sides and out-swept hoof feet, mounted on a stepped oval Carrara marble plinth base with gilt engine-milled disc feet.59cm (23ins) high, 25cm (10ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. Francois-Piere Gaston-Jolly is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE des HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as becoming a Master in 1794 and working from Pave St. Sauveur, Paris 1810-20. He was a fine maker whose movements are often seen in cases by Pierre-Philippe Thomire suggesting that there was some form of association between the two workshops.
A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 43939 to upper left hand margin and 7 2 to lower edge, the twelve-piece white enamel Roman numeral cartouche dial with foliate cast centre and shield-shaped numerals, with scroll pierced and gilt brass hands set behind ogee moulded hinged convex glazed bezel, the case cast with generous pierced asymmetric rococo scrollwork applied sweeping out at the base and applied with two putti supporting fruiting vines.40cm (15.75ins) high, 40cm (15.75ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep.
A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCKPLANCHON, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped PN, A PARIS beneath serial number 2284 to upper left hand margin and 8 7 to lower edge, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Planchon, AU PALAIS-ROYAL to centre and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged bead-cast convex-glazed bezel, the case with twin handled urn surmount cast with fluted husk and laurel wreath decoration and draped with a flora swag, over drum housing the movement raised on scroll-cast upright fronted with a martial trophy flanked by generous out-swept cornucopaie adorned side scrolls, the plinth base with curved drapery cast centre flanked by panels cast with foliate scroll infill, on generous laurel-banded fluted toupe feet.52cm (20.5ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Matieu Planchon was apprenticed to his father and subsequently worked for several of the leading French makers including Robert Houdin prior to setting up business at Palais Royal, Paris in 1890. He specialised in high-end novelty clocks such as floating turtle timepieces, and imaginative recreations of Renaissance and other historic models.
A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE STYLE ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL 'AU BON SAUVAGE' MANTEL TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, 20th CENTURY, THE CASE INCORPORATING ELEMENTS POSSIBLY ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE-PHILIPPE THOMIREIncorporating a nickel finish 'Grade 8' eight-day seven-jewel timepiece movement by WALTHAM WATCH CO. with lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate signed, engraved 8 DAYS and numbered 27916995, the 4 inch convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and fine scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass hands, with engine-milled gilt surround set into a gilt drum fitted with hinged door to rear, supported via naturalistically cast rails onto the shoulders of two standing patinated bronze figures, each in striding pose, wearing tobacco leaf skirts and stood bare-foot on a break-arch ended naturalistically cast gilt panel applied to a conforming patinated bronze plate, the whole resting on a verde antico marble block plinth.19cm (11.5ins) high, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. The castings for the figures, rustic poles and baseplate can be directly compared to those on a clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire entitled Paul and Virginie illustrated in Niehuser, Elke FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS on page 151.
A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU AND 'BLANC DE CHINE' PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT BY VINCENTI ET CIE, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 medallion beneath serial number 2329, the 3 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertical Arabic hour numerals and scroll-pierced gilt brass hands set behind a hinged convex bevel-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, the case with white ceramic recumbent figure in stylised oriental dress attended by a boy with a slice of melon, set on a gilt brass oval stand cast and chased with open foliate rococo scrollwork, the rear issuing a naturalistically cast shrub applied with porcelain blooms suspending the clock movement within a white ceramic melon above the figure and surmounted by a Ho-Ho bird.38.5cm (15ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 21.5cm (8.5ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all-original. Both trains are currently fully wound; the strike train is operational however the going train is currently not running most likely due to 'gumming-up' (the escapement appears undamaged and the balance will pivot). Movement therefore most likely only requires a gentle clean/service. The dial has very slight hairline cracks issuing from a small chip the right-hand winding hole and some blemishes to the left of the '10' numeral; the dial otherwise appears to be in good original condition but has overall heavy grime deposits/discolouration.The porcelain 'melon' hosing the movement has a small chip to the rear adjacent to the bezel together with some light hairline stress cracks and one or two firing shrinkage cracks. The figure group also has firing shrinkage cracks. The right hand of the larger figure has been restored, his left hand has restoration to the forefinger and the smaller figure also has restoration to his hands. The slice of melon has a small chip to one end, and a fruit to the base (behind the larger figure) is missing its stalk/bud. The Ho-Ho bird has lost his feet and has been re-attached to the gilt frame with glue. There is one flower missing; of the 19 that are present four have a noticeable loss of either a petal or most of a petal, damage is otherwise limited to some tiny edge chipping to around half of the blooms. The gilt metal work is in good original condition with no obvious losses or repairs.Clock does not have a winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE AND RARE FRENCH EMPIRE TOLE PEINTE NIGHT-AND-DAY PROJECTION TIMEPIECEBOFENSCHEN, PARIS, CIRCA 1815The circular four columnar pillar double-dialled movement with additional wheel added to the train to increase the duration from thirty-hours to several days, with verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm monometallic balance incorporating rack-and-pinion regulation adjustment via a pointer on the dial, the rear with 2.25 inch circular concave silvered brass dial engraved with Arabic hour numerals and with conforming quarter hour markers, the front with circular white enamel dial with R/A regulation adjustment pointer over signature Bofenschen, a Paris to centre within vertical Roman hour numeral chapter ring and with Arabic quarters within the outer minute track, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged engine-milled convex glazed gilt brass bezel, the ormolu mounted urn-shaped tole-peinte case painted to resemble porphyry with removable gilt leaf-bud cast finial to the concave lid decorated in gilt with collars over repeating leaf rim to base, the body with fine chiselled ormolu lions mask ring handles to each side over gilt acanthus decoration to waist, the interior with glazed aperture to the rear of the movement and fitted with a spirit lamp for reflecting an image of the concave silvered back dial through a conforming circular glazed aperture to the rear of the case, raised on swept foot applied with engine-turned gilt collars over a rectangular plinth applied with cast sunburst Apollo mask to front and stars to sides on lappet leaf moulded skirt base.52cm (20.5ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Bofenschein is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a maker of musical and automaton clocks working in Paris 1807-13. A very closely related timepiece by Bofenschen was sold at Sotheby's New York sale Mario Buatta: Prince of Interiors 23rd January 2020 (lot 32) for $7,500.Condition Report: As catalogued movement has been increased in duration from 30hr to several days by inserting another wheel in the train and moving the winding arbor. This would appear to have been done early in the clock's life and the rest of the movement appears to be in original condition. The movement will just about run when encouraged however a gentle clean/service is required. The enamel dial is in fine condition having only one small edge chip (cannot be seen with the bezel closed). The silver convex dial has some wear/degradation of the silvering otherwise is in good original condition. The spirit lamp to the inside of the vase is intact but will require filling and providing with a wick. The case is in very good original condition with some overall mellowing/patination and light wear to the painted surfaces and slight patchy discolouration to the gilt mounts.Timepiece does not have a winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH NAPOLEON III ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONSTHE MOVEMENT BY SAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement and Brocot type regulation to pendulum suspension, the backplate stamped with Samuel Marti & C., MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel and serial number 1435 over additional numeral 6 to lower margin, the 4.75 inch circular convex blue-on-white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and scroll pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged bead cast convex glazed bezel, the very substantial case with surmount cast as a reclining Classical female muse in flowing robes holding a laurel wreath and resting her elbow on a lyre, together with Putti attendant making notes on a tablet already inscribed Honore, Alexandre and Raphael seated beside a stack of books, laurel wreaths and a sword, the breakfronted plinth base centred with the dial adorned with richly cast acanthus crest and arched egg-and-dart mouldings over leafy scrolls issuing floral festoon to apron, flanked by recessed panels each centred with a rosette and generous leaf-cast angle mounts continuing down to the cavetto moulded skirt base cast with leafy trails to mouldings and inset with panels, on toupe feet resting on a purpose made gilt plinth.64cm (25.25ins) high including giltwood stand, 86cm (34ins) wide, 28.5cm (11.25ins) deep.
A FRENCH GILT BRASS 'JAPONESQUE' MANTEL TIMEPIECETHE MOVEMENT STAMPED FOR VICTOR ATHANASE-PIERRET, CIRCA 1880The circular single train eight-day movement with tic-tac escapement regulated by integral short-bob pendulum, the backplate with arched lower margin and stamped with oval trademark VAP,. BREVETE, S.G.D.G. to backplate, the twelve-piece Arabic enamel cartouche numeral dial with winged female term and scroll cast brass centre and blued steel hands set behind fixed bevel-glazed bezel, the case modelled as an elaborate oriental gong stand with grotesque mask centred stylised strapwork scroll-pierced arch over the fish-scale decorated drum housing the movement surmounted by a pair of dragons, flanked by decorative cast square section columns over a trestle type base with elaborate scroll-pierced apron panel flanked by conforming openwork brackets, set on a cruciform-ended platform further decorated with a pierced apron to front.41cm (16.25ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Victor Athanase-Pierret is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, 21st Century edition, as born in 1806 and died in 1893. He worked in Paris and invented lamp clocks with turning globes marked with hour figures in 1863. Tardy in Dictionnaire des Horlogers Francais notes that he was born in Bucy-les-Pierrepont and apprenticed at age 13 to a maker named Rolin, stayed there 5 years, then moved to Paris. He exhibited at the London Exposition in 1851 where he presented 'une pendule planetaire' (an orrery), he also published a volume titled Horlogerie, outillage et mecanique in 1885.
Y A FRENCH EBONISED AND BOULLE-WORK MANTEL CLOCKBOLVILLER, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYThe circular contwheel striking eight-day back-wound movement with visible anchor escapement planted on the backplate regulated by 'gridiron' pendulum modelled as a lyre over sunburst mask centred bob, the circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial with unusual wavy concentric line decoration to centre and signed BOLVILLER A PARIS to the lower edge of the conforming outer minute ring, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed brass bezel decorated with faux pearls, the case with elaborate shaped superstructure fronted with engraved brass, tortoiseshell, faux abalone and simulated ivory with elaborate scrollwork enveloping the dial incorporating grotesque lion's heads to lower margin of the upper section, raised on four scroll-outline supports faced with conforming 17th century style marquetry and with pendulum swinging between, on ogee-shaped plinth base with further foliate scroll panel decoration incorporating bracket supports.53.5cm (21ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide16cm (6.25ins) deep. Bolviller is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development (page 432) as working from several addresses in Paris from 1830 until after 1870. Bollviller are known for being relatively early and inventive makers of fine French carriage clocks. Bolviller appears to have entered into partnership with C.P. Gontard in the 1840's as a Brevet was granted to both makers for a lever chronometer escapement in 1848. Gontard went on to show carriage clocks in London 1851 and patent two further related escapements and produce carriage clocks under his name alone.
A FRENCH BRASS INLAID EBONISED FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK WITH ETCHED-GLASS PANELSSTAMPED FOR PERT BALLY, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with Brocot type escapement regulated by 'gridiron' pendulum with enamelled disc to the bob inscribed R and A for regulation, the backplate numbered 2548 to upper left hand margin over PERT BALLY, A PARIS and S, Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE to centre, the 4.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and ogee moulded brass surround, the case with shaped pediment upstand, ogee cornice and brass double-line edged frieze to lintel, over rectangular glazed door decorated with etched stylised scrollwork borders to the glass panel flanked by line inlaid uprights to the frame, the sides with further break-arch outline scrollwork etched borders to the glass panels and the rear door decorated with lozenge lattice work, on stepped ogee moulded plinth base with conforming panel inlay to fascia and squab feet.51cm (20ins) high, 27cm (10.75ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: Property removed from 8 Great Pulteney Street, Bath
Y A FRENCH LOUIS XIV STYLE BRASS MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SMALL BOUDOIR TIMEPIECEPLANCHON, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split metallic balance applied to the backplate stamped with serial number 3427 over PLANCHON, PALAIS-ROYAL towards the left hand margin, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Planchon, AU PALAIS-ROYAL to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with decorative steel hands set behind convex glazed hinged cast brass bezel, the case with brass carrying handle to the brass fillet moulded domed caddy superstructure flanked by vase finials, over egg-and-dart cast top moulding and rectangular side windows set within raised bead-cast surrounds, the rear with moulded brass-framed rectangular door, on gadroon-decorated brass skirt base with toupe feet.18.5cm (7.25ins) high, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Matieu Planchon was apprenticed to his father and subsequently worked for several of the leading French makers including Robert Houdin prior to setting up business at Palais Royal, Paris in 1890. He specialised in high-end novelty clocks such as floating turtle timepieces, and imaginative recreations of Renaissance and other historic models.
A FINE FRENCH MID-SIZED CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED GILT BRASS BAMBOO CASED REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKRETAILED BY CHAUDE, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The rectangular eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, The backplate numbered 864 to lower left and the front plate stamped F V, 64 to lower inside margin, the rectangular frosted gilt dial plate with blue-ground polychrome floral rosette champlevé enamel decorated centre within recessed chapter ring with vertical Arabic hour numerals and inscribed CHAUDE, 36 PAILAI-ROYAL 36, PARIS, with pierced blued steel hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-gazed case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners and with each segment champlevé enamelled with further polychrome floral sprays on a mid-blue ground, with conforming hinged carrying handle to the gilt panel-glazed top incorporating repeat button to leading edge, hinged bevel-glazed door to rear and on angled bamboo T-shaped feet.11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Although bamboo-framed carriage clocks do appear at auction relatively frequently, those with champleve enamelled decoration to the frame itself are particularly rare. A full-sized clock with very similar frame is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling Clocks on page 202 (Figure 12.9).
A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS, CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND PAINTED PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURY The rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform cylinder escapement, the circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt star half hour markers, blued steel spade hands and gilt bezel set within a rectangular painted enamel panel decorated with a Watteauesque scene of 18th century courting couple within a garden landscape, the corniche type frosted gilt brass case of Mignonnette No. 2 size with polychrome enamel decorated hinged scroll handle over bevel-glazed top bordered with fine conforming coloured enamelled scrollwork, cavetto cornice and caddy-moulded corner uprights, the sides with further panels finely painted with further couples conversing within naturalistic settings, the rear with rectangular gilt door, on moulded skirt base also polychrome enamel decorated with fine leafy scrollwork.8cm (3.125ins) high handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement appears all original and is in working condition however the mechanism is a little dull/dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible damage including the painted enamel rectangular mask. The case is generally in very presentable condition with no noticeable losses to the champleve enamelling and both enamel side panels in fine condition with the only apparent fault being a very small corner chip to the upper right-hand corner of the left-hand panel. When the case was last assembled the joints between the uprights and the tip and bottom sections appear to have been glued together with gilt paint applied to cover any visible glue within the joints. The handle has also been secured with glue. The unfortunate gluing together of the case is however probably reversible if required. The front and top glasses appear free form damage.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Seven Hooton Park Club racing badges, defunct racecourse, near Liverpool dating from 1902-07,comprising gilt metal and enamel badges, each bearing the year and HPC or Hooton Park Club on the front, reverse with brooch clasp and number, dating from 1902 numbered 119 by Bowman Limited London, 1903 numbered 118 and 119 by Bowman Limited London (2), 1904 numbered 87 by Walker & Hall Sheffield, 1906 numbered 233 by Walker & Hall Sheffield, 1907 numbered 146 and 147 by Walker & Hall Sheffield (2); sold together with two b & w photographs of Ethel De Wolf with her father Charles, 15 by 10cm., and another b & w photograph of Ethel De Wolf on horseback, 12 by 17cm., minor wear and pitting to enamel on badges, (9)Provenance: badges belonged to Ethel May Codrington nee De Wolf. De Wolf was born in Boston USA to a wealthy shipping family, and was brought up in the Liverpool Birkenhead area. These badges would have been from her mother and herself.
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