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A gilt metal octagonal enamel powder compact with a river landscape to the hinged cover within a blue and black panel border, together with a silver combination compact with powder recess and lipstick holder, the cover in pale blue guilloche enamel, maker H.C.F. Ltd, import marks for London 1927 (2)
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Damien Hirst (British, born 1965)Love all the feelings, 2016 with artist's stamp, hallmark, hologram and microdot, signed, titled, dated and numbered '161. Love all the feelings. 2016 Damien Hirst' (on sheet verso)enamel paint on handmade paper21 x 29.5cm (8 1/4 x 11 5/8in).Footnotes:ProvenanceWith HENI, LondonAcquired from the above by the present ownerPrivate Collection, U.K.Love all the feelings is part of the ambitious and pioneering project called The Currency which Damien Hirst embarked upon in 2016. Creating 10,000 works which were unique but almost indistinguishable, the pieces were originally offered for sale with each work corresponding to a unique NFT. Within two months each buyer had to choose either to keep the physical art work or the digital NFT, thereby actively participating in the project. As Hirst has commented: 'The Currency is an artwork, and anyone who buys it will participate in this work, it's not just about owning it. It is the most exciting project I have ever worked on by far.'Each piece is executed on handmade paper, and is numbered, titled, stamped and signed by the artist on the back, with a watermark, a microdot and a hologram containing a portrait of the artist. Hirst is famous for his innovative projects working in unusual mediums, be they sharks suspended in formaldehyde or mesmerising paintings using real butterfly wings, and The Currency is no less innovative. Expanding into the digital world with this project and inviting the owners of each piece to actively participate too, he invites us to think about the very concept of value, currency and art and how we - and they - interact in the world today.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Russell Young (British, born 1959)Mick Jagger, Dirty Pretty Things, 2011unique acrylic, enamel and diamond dust on canvas, signed and annotated on the verso in pencil by the artist, also with additional pencil drawing of a skull and crossbones on the verso 71 x 91.5cm (28 x 36in)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Royalty - Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974; third son and fourth child of George V), a pair of yellow metal and enamel cufflinks, presented to his pantryman Cyril Hubbard, on the latter's leaving his service in 1955, supplied by Collingwood, their fitted blue morocco cast, its hinged cover centred by the prince's crowned monogram, (1); a conforming tie pin, presented earlier, fitted case en suite to the latter, (1); typed and signed correspondence from the Gloucesters' then comptroller viz. the gift of the cufflinks (mentioning it matching the previous tie-pin), one letter on York House, St. James's Palace, writing-paper, (2); a later ALS from Jean Maxwell-Scott, lady-in-waiting to Princess Alice, the then Dowager Duchess of Gloucester, on behalf of the Princess Alice, sending her condolences on Cyril's death to Mrs. Cicely Hubbard (a former chambermaid to the Gloucesters), Kensington Palace writing-paper, (1); an invitation, issued by Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, for drinks to celebrate his mother Princess Alice's 50 Years at Barnwell, Northamptonshire, (1), [6]
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Photography - European Royalty and Nobility - a 19th century gilt brass and enamel mounted Asprey's patent photograph album, enclosing portrait photograph carte de visites of notable figures, including Napoleon III [Charles Louis Napoléon Bonaparte]; Empress Eugénie de Montijo; Louis-Napoleon, The Prince Imperial as a child; Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria; Empress Elizabeth of Austria; Marquis and Marquise de Caux; Sir J Kay Shuttleworth; General Ridley and Aide de Camp; La Grand Duchesse; Sir T Lawrence; Reverend Dr Mortimer; others, many annotated, 33cm x 28.5cm
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Classical and Medieval Art - Stuart (James, F.R.S.) & Revett (Nicholas), The Antiquities of Athens, Measured and Delineated, volume I only, second edition, London: Priestley and Weale, 1825, disbound and in places loose engraved plates, 19th century calf over cloth (faults, disbound), ex-lib markings to endpapers, folio (45cm x 30cm), (1); Kirk [(Thomas, illustrator)], Outlines from the Figures and Composition upon the Greek, Roman, and Etruscan Vases of the Late Sir William Hamilton; with Engraved Borders [...], London: William Miller, 1804, monochrome plates of antiquities, later 19th century quarter-calf over cloth (faults), later ex-lib markings to endpapers and half-title, contemporary ink MS ownership inscription: Robert Gregory, an annotation or two in his hand, 4to, (1); Waring (J.B., editor), Franks (A.W.), Dudley (R.C.), & Bedford (F., chromolithographer), Examples of Ornamental Art in Glass & Enamel, Selected from the Collections of His Grave the Duke of Buccleuch, &c., London: Day & Son, [n.d., c. 1860], chromolithographic additional title-page and 15 plates only (of 17), 20th century quarter-morocco over buckram, ex-lib: markings to spine and endpapers, folio (39cm x 28.5cm), (1); etc., (1), [4]
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An Arts and Crafts silver and enamel mounted dressing table mirrorMark of Elkington & Co., London, 1903The rectangular plate within a Celtic revival knotwork border and with enamel insets, marked on front, 37cm wide, 28.5cm deep, 46.5cm high (14 1/2in wide, 11in deep, 18in high) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A Chinese late Qing vase of baluster form decorated with official attendants holding fruit, a vase of peacock feathers and a fruiting branch, by rocks and a waterfall in polychrome enamel, on a red ground, with a red seal mark to the baseCondition: the neck has been reduced and has chips, the base has been drilled
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A Chinese enamelled porcelain baluster vase, early/mid 20th century, the body with a green enamel ground decorated profusely with foliate scrolls and polychrome figures of an elder, a scholar, another figure with ruyi sceptre, and children, the underside with apocryphal yongzheng four character mark, 33 cm high
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A FINE FRENCH LOUIS XVI SILVER CASED CONCENTRIC CALENDAR POCKET WATCH WITH SULLY'S ESCAPEMENTMICHAU, PARIS, LATE 18TH CENTURYThe gilt full plate fusee movement with four columnar pillars and Sully-type frictional rest escapement regulated by sprung three-arm monometallic balance, the backplate with fine foliate scroll pierced and chased balance bridge, R/A regulation lever and signed Michau, A PARIS. No. 3842 to outer edge, the convex white enamel dial with very fine scripted signature Michau a Paris within concentric day of the week markers annotated in red abbreviated French and alternating with the zodiacal symbol for the opposing day as indicated by the elongated tail of the inner hand, the chapter ring with vertical Arabic hour numerals, dot minute track and blued steel hands, the outer track with date of the month in red Arabic numerals indicated by a brass arrow pointer, the rear of the silver consular case with engraved woodland scene of a hunting dog disturbing wildfowl within engine-turned border set behind a convex glass within gilt repeating foliate motif decorated bezel, the front with conforming bezel and the circumference with moulded bands beneath suspension post with hinged loop. The backplate 42mm (1.625ins) diameter; the case 56mm (2.25ins) diameter. An Etienne Michau is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Paris 1782-9. The current lot employs Sully's design of frictional rest escapement as used by Pierre Le Roy in his 'Petit Ronde' marine timekeepers. The operation of this escapement and why it was chosen by Leroy is discussed by Claude Sabrier in an online article (posted on antique-horology.org) entitled Pierre Le Roy's 'PETIT RONDE'. Sabrier notes that Le Roy's principal motivations for using Sully's escapement was the minimal friction of its operation (due to the pallets being very close to the balance arbor) and the possibility of making the escape wheel very light by cutting the teeth as long spokes. However fitting an escapement of this design to a watch presented some challenges principally in accommodating a vertically orientated escape wheel of meaningful diameter requiring a slot to be cut through the frontplate to allow additional clearance. In addition to using Sully's watch escapement the current lot is notable for having a very fine enamel dial, in particular the beautifully scripted signature which has lower case characters measuring less than half a millimetre high.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition retaining its original frosted gilt finish with minimal scuffing/wear or scratches. We have not been able to test it for the accuracy of timekeeping however the calendar advances correctly as the hands are advanced through 12 midnight. The dial appears free form visible damage or restoration. The case is free form visible damage and only exhibits light wear. Watch comes with a base-metal chain and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE SMALL BOULLE MANTEL CLOCK AND A GROUP OF FRENCH CLOCK MOVEMENTSTHE BOULLE CLOCK BY ROLLIN, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURY The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement, Brocot type regulation to pendulum suspension and stamped ROLLIN, A PARIS over number 1065 to upper left of the backplate and with JAPY, FRERES, MEDAILLE D'OR beneath further number 4 8 to lower margin, the blue on white enamel cartouche numeral dial incorporating scroll cast centre and steel trefoil hands, the waisted case veneered in engraved cut brass and red shell marquetry with scrolling foliage throughout, with foliate finial to the ogee upstand and scroll decorated crest over brass-edged shaped apertures to front, the rear with rectangular door, on scroll cast feet with shaped apron between, (part restored), together with two Edwardian mahogany mantel timepieces, three various French mantel clock movements and other sundry items, (qty).The boulle clock 30.5cm (12ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep.
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A FRENCH GORGE CASED GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMUNSIGNED BUT PROBABLY BY HENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1870The eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of coiled gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, the going train regulated by silvered platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the smaller gong, the inside of both plates stamped 494 and the backplate further stamped 1976 to lower left, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the ogee-outline base with three-position selection lever annotated G'DE SONNERIE. CLOCK / SILENCE. SILENT / P'TE SONNERIE. QUARTERS. 14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep, Details such as the straight uprights of the handle and full-width rectangular top glass can be compared to an engraved example by Henri Jacot illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other TRAVELLING CLOCKS on page 148 (Figure 9-18). The escapement platform can also be closely compared to one fitted to a grande sonnerie clock by Jacot (number 825) which is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development on page 114 (Plate V/14). Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.Condition Report: Clock is running and the grande-sonnerie striking is working correctly except that the lever to the base will continue to strike full grande-sonnerie when in the petit-sonnerie position (silent position operates correctly). The alarm mechanism is in working order. The movement generally is in relatively clean condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible faults. The case is generally in fine condition with no visible chips or other damage to the glasses. The gilding has overall wear and the protective lacquer is starting to break down causing patchy discolouration in places.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FRENCH ENGRAVED BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance and engraved with serial number 2870 to front edge, the inside of the frontplate stamped 10 and the lower left hand corner of the backplate with repeat serial number 2870, with rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial and blued steel moon hands, the bevel-glazed corniche type case with hinged carrying handle over oval glass set into the foliate scroll engraved top, leaf-decorated caddy-moulded uprights, glazed door to rear, and on cavetto moulded skirt base engraved with further rococo scrollwork.13cm (5.125ins) high with handle down, 8.2cm (3.25ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep.Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is in clean fully working condition. The dial appears free form visible damage. The case has overall wear to the lacquer finish as well as some localised patchy discolouration however appears undamaged. The glasses appear free from visible corner chips of other faults.There is no winding key present.Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FRENCH GORGE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARMRETAILED BY GROHE, LONDON, CIRCA 1860The eight-day two-train bell striking movement regulated by frosted gilt platform lever escapement incorporating sprung bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the hour bell, the inside of the frontplate stamped 1793 over 6826 and the backplate further stamped 1793 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed GROHE, WIGMORE STREET, LONDON to centre and with with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the rear with brass door incorporating shuttered winding and adjustment holes each labelled with their various functions and direction of wind, on ogee-outline base.13cm (5.125ins) high with handle down, 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. James Grohe is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1832-81. Leigh Extence notes his address being 7 Wigmore Street and that he retailed clocks supplied by both Holingue and Drocourt.Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is in fine clean working condition although the alarm hand is out-of-sync with the release of the alarm. The dial appears free from visible damage however the alarm hand is slightly bent with the loop forming the tail distorted. The case is in fine condition with good even gilding. The front glass has some scratching towards the lower edge, the right hand glass has a small chip to the front upper corner and the top glass also has a small corner chip to the rear right hand corner. The rear door panel shows some light surface blemishes and wear beneath the gilding.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE CASED GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMTHE ESCAPEMENT STAMPED FOR JOSEPH SOLDANO, PARIS, CIRCA 1865The eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with alarm sounding on a small bell, the going train regulated by silvered platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic balance stamped with rectangular J.S cartouche and engraved No. 304, the inside of the frontplate stamped 13727 and the backplate further stamped 704 to centre, 4449 to lower left and with engraved Silence/q't. of bells/quarters strike selection lever to right hand margin, the dial with engine-turned rectangular gilt mask enclosing circular white enamel Roman numeral circular insert with pale puce ground band to chapter ring and blued steel spade hands, the lower margin with conforming recessed Arabic numeral alarm setting dial, the satin-gilt gorge case with hinged carrying handle over glazed top glass enclosing engine-turned mask with oval aperture for the escapement, with channel moulded uprights, glazed rear door and ogee-moulded base.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The current lot is fitted with an escapement stamped with the 'J S' cartouche trademark for Joseph Soldano who is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCK, Their history and development as a maker of fine carriage clocks. Soldano was awarded medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1855 & 1878 where it was noted that 'The escapements appeared to us to have been treated with particular care.' Allix notes that their escapements probably made in Geneva, Switzerland and were often stamped 'Soldano' or 'J S'. Although Joseph Soldano made carriage clocks outright (including highly decorated models) he apparently supplied other makers with his high-quality escapements.The combination of engine-turned detailing to the dial and oval panel to the top glass together with the castings for the handle and gorge case would appear almost identical to that of a clock with running seconds by LeRoy and Fils sold in these rooms on Wednesday 6th October 2021 (lot 110). This clock was also fitted with a Soldano escapement and had a similar sequence of stamped serial numbers both to the inside of the frontplate and to the backplate (15687, 728 and 4756 respectively). From this it would be appropriate to suggest that this and the present clock and were made in the same workshop but the latter was probably intended to be supplied by Soldano; this possibility is further supported by the presence of a stamped number (304) matching that of the escapement to the underside of the case.The positioning of the grande-sonnerie strike selection lever to the rear of the backplate (rather than to the base of the case) of the present clock is an unusual detail.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and original including the escapement and is in working order. The grande-sonnerie striking mechanism is working correctly including the selection lever on the backplate. The alarm winding square has unfortunately been snapped-off hence alarm cannot be currently wound - the square is present so could possibly be repaired by a suitable skilled clockmaker. The mechanism generally is a little dirty/discoloured hance a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free from any visible damage with flawless gilding to the mask. The case is in very fine condition with near-flawless gilding exhibiting one small spot of discolouration to the rear right hand upright, and some extremely light tarnishing to the handle and base mouldings. Otherwise faults to the surface are very much limited to one or two of the tiniest bruises. The glasses appear free from visible damage including corner chips.There is no winding key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FRENCH GILT ANGLAISE RICHE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH FINE ENGRAVED FRETWORK PANELSE. MAURICE AND COMPANY, PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the backplate with stamped oval trademark E.M & Co to centre and serial number 857 to lower left hand corner, the dial with gilt centred silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and blued steel spade hands set within a fine engraved and pierced bird inhabited foliate scrollwork rectangular blind-fret mask, the satin-gilt brass bevel-glazed anglaise riche case with reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass, complex moulded cornice and fluted frieze, the angles with reeded three-quarter columns with Corinthian capitals and the sides with fine foliate pierced and engraved bird inhabited foliate strapwork decorated blind frets set behind bevelled glasses, the rear with glazed back door, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating shallow block feet.18cm (7ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. E. Maurice and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as working from Rue Charlot 75, Paris and showed carriage clocks in the Paris Exhibition of 1889. They were fine makers who specialised in cloisonne enamel clocks with unusual dials. Their sole agents in Britain were E. Pitcher and Company of 3 Clerkenwell Road, London and they were succeeded by Blanpain.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all-original including the escapement and is in full working order. The mechanism is reasonably clean however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put the clock into long term service. The dial appears free form any visible faults and the gilding to the fretwork mask appears flawless. The side panels are in similar condition and the glasses appear free form visible damage including noticeable corner chips. The gilding is a little warn and tarnished mainly to the handle, the top towards front left-hand corner, and to the vertical faces of the skirt base.There is no winding key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE SWISS ENGRAVED GILT BRASS PETIT-SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING GIANT CALENDAR ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1840-50The two train eight-day movement with scroll-engraved gilt brass platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the strike train sounding the hours on a bell and with ting-tang notation for the quarters on the same and another smaller bell contained within the base of the case, the backplate with visible strikework incorporating strike selection lever labelled P/G/S and with alarm mechanism positioned to the top right sounding on the hour bell via a separate vertically pivoted hammer, the 5 by 4 inch rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with armorial for the Hesketh-Fleetwood family to centre and blued steel hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial next to and date of the month dial to lower margin, the engraved gilt brass multi-piece bevel-glazed case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular glass with rounded angles to the repeating scroll engraved top incorporating repeat plunger to front over repeating lozenge decorated cavetto cornice and hinged front door similarly engraved with zig-zag designs to frame and flanked by leafy trail decorate caddy moulded angles, the rear matching the front over cavetto tall skirt base with rounded angles and further engraved with band of lozenges over generous foliate scrollwork.20cm (8ins) high with handle down, 13cm (5ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The armorial to the dial is thought to relate to the Hesketh-Fleetwood family however the cataloguer has been unable to verify this possibility. The practice of planting the strike-work on the movement backplate is typical of Swiss work, (in particular clocks made in the Neuchatel region) from around 1775; with the Courvoisier family being perhaps the best-known makers of carriage clocks to incorporate this system. A simpler clock, signed for J. Picard of Geneva, which shares some notable similarities within the detailing and layout of the levers of the current lot, is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 244 (Figure 15-6 a and b).
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A FINE FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU HOUR STRIKING PORTICO MANTEL REGULATOR WITH CENTRE SECONDSJOSEPH SCETTO, PROBABLY PARIS, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe circular countwheel striking movement with five-wheel trains and pinwheel escapement planted on the backplate regulated by substantial gilt disc-bob 'gridiron' compensated half-seconds pendulum with knife-edge suspension, the 4.5 inch convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed J'ph Scetto to centre within concentric seconds ring divided into halves and further minute ring to outer track, with blued steel moon hands within repeating acanthus leaf cast bezel, the case with tablet upstand and complex dentil ogee cornice to entablature over dial and pendulum flanked by four Corinthian columns with smooth shafts over plinth base with stylised repeating leaf cast shallow ogee moulded skirt and compressed bun feet.56cm (22ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Joseph Scetto appears not to be recorded in the usual sources however a clockmaker with the surname 'Scettot' is recored in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Paris 1812-15.The provision of five-wheel trains would suggest that the present timepiece would have a duration of at least one month. Condition Report: The bell is lacking otherwise the movement appears complete and all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The movement will run and strike however as it is a little discoloured/neglected a gentle clean/service will be required before putting it into service. The dial has some very slight chipping around the winding holes and several very light surfaces scratches to the enamel surface otherwise is in good original condition. The seconds hand has been repaired. The case appears to have been re-gilded however is in good overall condition with only a few areas of light spotting to the finish as well as other very slight bumps, scuffs and scratches.Regulator has its original pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE FRENCH BELLE EPOQUE GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURETHE MOVEMENT STAMPED FOR 'CHLES MT', PARIS, CIRCA 1880The circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension and stamped CHLES MT, 29436 to the upper left hand margin of the backplate, the dial with fine deep cobalt blue ground enamel scroll-engraved gilt rosette centre within cast Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with blued steel hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the architectural case with gilt openwork spire finial to the ogee-capped cupola upstand decorated in enamel and engraved gilt with blue floral arabesques onto a cobalt ground fronted by a seated winged putto to the conforming panel decorated arched top, the front with scroll pediment over break-arch enamel decorated panel enveloping the dial flanked stylised baluster columns and standing cherubs to the projecting angles, the sides with rectangular panels again finely engraved and enamelled with symmetrical scrollwork, the rear circular movement access door flanked by conforming baluster uprights, on inverted breakfront base fronted with further conforming enamelled panels over shallow ogee moulded skirt and eight compressed bun feet; the pair of five-light candelabra side pieces each with central sconce raised on slender enamelled upright issuing four acanthus cast scroll-pierced arms terminating with conforming foliate decorated enamelled candle holders, over figural putto upright, enamel-panel inset plinth base with projecting angles above complex moulded skirts and compressed bun feet.The clock 42.5cm (16.75ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep; the candelabra 49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The maker of the movement of the current lot appears not to be recorded however this maker is often associated with clocks made by the eminent Parisian foundry Maison Eugène Baguès. Indeed the case is of particularly fine quality with very fine enamel work of pleasing design and colour, from this it would be reasonable to suggest that the present clock was produced by one of the leading Parisian foundries such as Eugène Baguès or Ferdinand Barbedienne.Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all original and in is in clean working condition although a precautionary service is advised. The dial has some noticeable to the black of the numerals otherwise appears from noticeable faults. The case is in fine condition with no apparent damage/losses to the enamel work. The gilding is generally good with overall light spotting and some patchy discolouration. The candelabra appear undamaged and also with no apparent issues with the enamelling; the gilding is in the same condition as that of the clock. One of the sconce liners is missing.Clock has original numbered pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED AND PAINTED PORCELAIN FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURESAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, WITH PORCELAIN DECORATED BY LEFRANC, LIMOGES, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by twin mercury capsule bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension, the backplate with Samuel Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1889 roundel to centre over stamped numbers 554, 4 11 to lower margin, the circular porcelain dial painted with cherubs in flight to centre within vertical Arabic hour numeral chapter ring and with scroll-pierced gilt hands within champleve enamelled bezel decorated in varying tones of blue, pink and purple with foliate designs, the case of stretched octagonal section with twin handled urn surmount painted with a globe and navigational instruments to the polychrome leafy scroll enamelled caddy surmount flanked by three pairs of finials each cast as a basket of flowers, the frieze with floral garland painted panel to front and with enamelled leafy trails to sides over bevel-glazed front door flanked by slender polychrome decorated Corinthian baluster pillar uprights and rectangular canted porcelain panels each painted with a scantily clad Classical female dancer within gilt rococo upper and lower margins and signed Lefranc to lower corner, the rear with conforming glazed door flanked by fixed bevelled glass panels, the skirt base matching the frieze but painted with a pair of cherubs examining a globe to front panel, on six leaf-cast compressed bun feet; the twin-handled urn side pieces each with waisted polychrome enamelled neck over shouldered ovoid porcelain body decorated with conforming Classical female emblematic of the arts/sciences attended by a putto, further signed Lefranc to lower margin and with Classical ruin landscape scene to verso, on waisted ring-collared upright terminating in a ogee-outline enamelled disc set onto a hexagonal base further decorated with enamel panels between the rounded angles over disc feet.The clock 38cm (15ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide, 14.5cm (5.75ins) deep, the side pieces 28cm (11ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Samuel Marti was a prolific maker of movements and roulant blancs and is noted by Leigh Extence as working from circa 1860 at Le Pays de Montbeliard, Paris. Along with Japy Freres and Roux they set up a business in 1863 to market their movements to such firms as L'Epee. Their Paris address was Rue Vieille-du-Temple from 1870.The porcelain painter 'Lefranc' appears to be unrecorded however a very closely related garniture (with movement by Kremer, Paris) was sold at Christies, New York at their sale entitled Living With Art 15th June 2016 (lot 248) for $5,000. This garniture, as well as been signed 'Lefranc', had green printed marks 'P.P' for Paroutaud Freres, Limoges. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the porcelain elements decorating the current lot also originated from Paroutaud Freres of Limoges.
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AN IMPRESSIVE FRENCH CLOISONNE PANEL MOUNTED GREEN ONYX FLOOR-STANDING PEDESTAL CLOCK THE MOVEMENT STAMPED FOR VINCENTI ET CIE, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day striking movement with anchor escapement incorporating Brocot type regulation to pendulum suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 beneath numbers 7 7 to centre and serial number 4557 to upper left hand corner, the 6.75 inch circular onyx dial centred with a fine cloisonne enamel rosette decorated in blues, pink, gilt and red in the Hispano Moresque style within a ring of applied gilt Roman numeral hour chapters, with pieced blued steel hands set within generous repeating foliate cartouche cast surround fitted with a hinged cast brass bevel-glazed bezel, the pedestal-form case with cavetto edged top and gilt foliate scroll cast mount to frieze over conforming polychrome cloisonne spandrel panels around the dial flanked by leaf cast pendent mounts to the applied side sections, the tapered upright with cloisonne apron mount and further Hispano-Moresque style shaped applied skirt at the junction with the conforming enamelled cavetto moulded foot, standing on a stepped plinth with gilt brass squab feet.121cm (47.5ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. This impressive clock was clearly designed to furnish/accessorise a suitably opulent interior with the purpose of acting as a pedestal to take a sculpture of the owner's choice.Condition Report: The movement is complete (except for the bell and pendulum) and original and will just about run and strike however it is generally in dirty/neglected condition hence requires a gentle clean/service. The dial has some slight mellowing/discolouration to the gilding otherwise is in fine original condition with no apparent damage to the enamel work. All the enamelled mounts to the case are intact with a few light 'frits' to the enamel only (no apparent loses) the metalwork however is very dirty dull/tarnished. The onyx has a crack/break across the lower left-hand corner of the skirt, noticeable chipping to all the lower corners above the gilt feet and a chip to the plinth to the left hand corner of the base top moulding. The left-hand side onyx panel at the base is also slightly out of alignment. The top section has some chipping to the rear corners of the frieze and the platform has visible fissures to some of the veining (a natural feature of the stone). Case otherwise is somewhat dirty/neglected with other damage limited to very small edge chips and discoloration to the cast gilt mounts.Clock does not have a pendulum, key or bell. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED AND PAINTED PORCELAIN FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURESAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, WITH PORCELAIN DECORATED BY LEFRANC, LIMOGES, CIRCA 1890The circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by porcelain panel inset gilt disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension, the backplate with Samuel Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE D'BRONZE roundel to centre over stamped numbers 2553, 4 11 to lower margin, the circular porcelain dial painted with musical score and floral swags to centre within vertical Arabic hour numeral chapter ring and with scroll-pierced gilt hands within scroll cast and champleve enamelled bezel decorated in varying tones of blue and white with foliate designs, the case of stretched octagonal section with twin handled urn surmount painted with Cupid resting to the polychrome leafy scroll enamelled caddy surmount flanked by three pairs of turned finials, the frieze with floral garland painted panel to front and with enamelled leafy trails to sides over bevel-glazed front door flanked by slender polychrome decorated Corinthian baluster pillar uprights and rectangular canted porcelain panels each painted with a scantily clad Classical female dancer within gilt rococo upper and floral swag lower margins and signed Lefranc to lower corner, the rear with conforming glazed door flanked by fixed bevelled glass panels, the skirt base matching the frieze but painted with a pair of cherubs to front panel, on six engine-milled compressed bun feet; the twin-handles urn side pieces each with foliate knop to the fixed domed polychrome enamelled cover and conforming waisted neck over shouldered ovoid porcelain body decorated with conforming Classical females attended by putti, further signed Lefranc to lower margin and with landscape views to verso, on waisted ring-collared upright terminating in a ogee-outline enamelled disc set onto a hexagonal base further decorated with enamel infill between the rounded angles to the front three panels over disc feet.The clock 46.5cm (18.25ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep, the side pieces 38cm (15ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Samuel Marti was a prolific maker of movements and roulant blancs and is noted by Leigh Extence as working from circa 1860 at Le Pays de Montbeliard, Paris. Along with Japy Freres and Roux they set up a business in 1863 to market their movements to such firms as L'Epee. Their Paris address was Rue Vieille-du-Temple from 1870.The porcelain painter 'Lefranc' appears to be unrecorded however a very closely related garniture (with movement by Kremer, Paris) was sold at Christies, New York at their sale entitled Living With Art 15th June 2016 (lot 248) for $5,000. This garniture, as well as been signed 'Lefranc', had green printed marks 'P.P' for Paroutaud Freres, Limoges. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the porcelain elements decorating the current lot also originated from Paroutaud Freres of Limoges. Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all original and is in working condition although service will be required; the pendulum is complete and appears free form damage. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case appears to be in fine original condition however the gilding is heavily worn and the brass generally fairly heavily tarnished. All the bevel glasses appear free from visible damage; the porcelain elements also appear to be in fine condition exhibiting only very slight gilt wear, the right hand panel has a slight scratch just above the figure. The cloisonne enamelling is generally in very good condition with only very light surface fritting to the column shafts evident. The urn side pieces are in the same condition as the clock case including no visible cracks or chips to the porcelain bodies.Clock has original pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE FRENCH GILT AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED MID-SIZED ANGLAISE RICHE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 13763 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the dial with recessed gilt Roman numeral hour disc and blued steel moon hands set within a rectangular champleve enamelled mask decorated in polychrome and gilt with fine shaded tone insect inhabited foliate scrolls onto a mid-blue ground, the anglaise riche bevel-glazed case incorporating conforming enamel and gilt decoration to all surfaces including the hinged reeded baton carrying handle, with generous thick top glass over fluted frieze and Corinthian three-quarter corner columns with enamelled shafts and gilt caps and bases, the rear with hinged glazed door, on cavetto moulded floral trail panel decorated skirt base with pad feet.12,5cm (5ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.625ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Two similar (albeit full-sized) clocks to the present clock are illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling Clocks on page 184 (Figures A and B). Condition Report: Movement appears all-original and is in full working order however the mechanism is somewhat dirty/oily hence a gentle clean and overhaul is advised/required. The dial is in fine condition with blemishes very much limited to extremely light concentric rubbing to the frosted dial centre. The case is in fine condition with no visible chipping to the glasses or losses to the enamel with faults very much limited to one or two very minor surface frits to the enamel on the columns (can only be detected on very close examination). The gilding is in fine condition.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS AND CLOISONNE ENAMELLED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKDROCOURT, PARIS, CIRCA 1875The two train eight-day gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with oval D.C. trademark next to the gong block and serial number 15937 to the lower left-hand corner. The rectangular gilt brass and champleve enamelled dial with cobalt blue ground polychrome rosette to centre within gilt Roman numeral chapter ring over conforming floral infill to lower apron and with further motifs to upper spandrel areas within a powder-blue ground repeating red flower decorated border, the gilt cannelee case with hinged carrying handle over thick bevelled oval glass to the scroll engraved top panel incorporating repeat plunger to front edge, with geometric band and repeating leaf decorated top mouldings and channelled uprights enclosing side panels also decorated in the Hispano-Moresque style with polychrome floral designs onto a cobalt ground within red flowerhead border, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on fine repeating foliate scroll engraved ogee-shaped base.15cm (6ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Pierre Drocourt is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development with further additions and corrections from research undertaken by Leigh Extence (available online) as born in 1819 and setting up in business as a clockmaker in Paris in 1853. He initially worked from Rue Limoges (later called 28 Rue Debelleyme after the rationalisation and merger of Streets in 1865), Paris and was succeeded by his son, Alfred (born 1847), in 1872. The blancs roulants, rough movements, were made in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, a town outside Dieppe, where Drocourt had workshops until their sale in 1904, being premises purchased from Holingue frères in 1875 who had previously supplied Drocourt. The firm was awarded numerous international exhibition medals and mentions including Silver in Paris 1878 and Gold in 1889. Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is in full working order. The escapement has been relatively recently cleaned and no longer retains its silvered finish. The movement otherwise is a little discoloured hence a precautionary service is advised. The dial has slight mellowing to the gilding as well as some slight concentric rubbing and a couple of tiny blemishes to the chapter ring. The case is in fine condition with almost flawless, gilding (only slight discolouration in places). The glasses appear free from visible damage and the enamel side panels are in fine condition with the only visible fault being a very slight chip in the blue field to the right-hand panel (a very small slither only visible on close examination with the light reflecting off the surface).There is no winding key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED FIVE-MINUTE REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKRETAILED BY OVINGTON BROTHERS, BROOKLYN, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 1778 to the inside lower edge of the frontplate, the backplate with additional strikework for the five-minute repeat system separately activated via a plunger set within the case moulding above the rear door, alarm mechanism positioned to the upper left and stamped BREVETE, S.G.D.G. to centre over serial number 1778 to lower left, the circular white Roman numeral enamel hour disc inscribed OVINGTON BROTHERS, BROOLYN to the gilt rosette decorated centre within light blue ground cartouche numeral chapter ring, with blued steel hands and set within a fine grotesque dragon inhabited foliate strapwork decorated chased gilt brass and blue enamelled rectangular mask incorporating alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed case with polychrome detailed blue ground enamelled hinged reeded baton carrying handle over thick rectangular glass within the pink, purple and cream leafy scroll decorated blue enamelled top panel incorporating hour-repeat plunger to front, over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze interrupted with enamelled panels to the centre of the front and sides and with five-minute repeat button to rear, the angles with three-quarter Corinthian columns with scroll cartouche panel decorated shafts and cast gilt caps and bases, on conforming skirt base with fluted band and complex top mouldings over dragon and foliate motif decorated panel infill. 17.5cm (7ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private Collection, East Midlands. Ovington Brothers were primarily retailers of fine quality ceramics who opened a large two-story building on Fulton Street in 1870. Unfortunately this premises was destroyed by a disastrous fire in 1883 only to be re-opened as a six-story department store eleven months later. In 1891 Ovington Brothers relocated to a more fashionable location in Flatbush Avenue, and it from this premises that the current lot was most likely sold. In addition to their operations in Brooklyn Ovington Brother also had premises on 5th Avenue in Manhattan and continued trading well into the 20th century.Five-minute repeating clocks are discussed in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development on pages 197-98. Of the two variations described by Allix the current lot falls into the second type which utilises a second plunger (set above the rear door) to move the spring-loaded rack arbor along its axis in order to fall onto a second five-minute snail fitted along with a star-wheel to the exterior of the backplate. A near identical movement to that of the current lot is illustrated by Allix (Plate VIII/7). Five-minute repeating carriage clocks are explored further by Wotruba, Thomas R, in his article Carriage clocks that are five-minute repeaters published in the December 2021 (No. 42 Vol. 4) issue of ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY pages 511-18.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all-original. The escapement has a solder repair to the regulation lever and will operate but the mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence will only beat for a second or two before stopping. The strike and repeat functions operate correctly however the detent/lever that links the rear five-minute button to the plunger on the backplate is missing (repeat works correctly by pressing the plunger on the backplate). The dial appears free from any visible faults. The case is in fine condition with no apparent chips or losses to the enamel and with fine gilding exhibiting very little discolouration. The front glass has a small scratch (only visible on very close examination) otherwise glasses appear free from noticeable damage including corner chips.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY BALLOON-SHAPED MANTEL TIMEPIECETHE MOVEMENT BY DUVERDRY AND BLOQUEL, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe French circular eight-day movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically panted to the upper margin of the backplate over stamped 'lion' trademark for Duverdry and Bloquel to lower left hand margin, the 3.25 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and blued steel moon hands set behind ogee moulded cast brass convex bevel-glazed bezel, the waisted case with tulip wood crossbanded borders and conch-shell inlaid oval patera to the out-swept front opposing circular brass cover for the movement to the rear, the base with line-edged shaped apron incorporating swept bracket feet.28cm (11ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.
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A RARE CHINESE GILT BRASS MINIATURE TABLE CLOCK WITH ROCKING FIGURE AUTOMATONUNSIGNED, PROBABLY GUANGZHUO WORKSHOPS, EARLY TO MID 19th CENTURYThe four knopped-pillar twin chain fusee back-winding bell striking movement with plates measuring 4.25 by 3.5 inches, Knife-edge pivoted verge escapement regulated by short disc bob pendulum and fitted with foliate motif engraved backcock apron, the backplate finely engraved with a central oval panel containing Prince-of-Wales feathers issuing from a coronet onto vertically hatched background, within a field of symmetrical Neo-Classical inspired leafy scrollwork bordered a slender wavy band, the 4.25 by 6.25 inch arched gilt brass dial applied with convex fired white enamel hour disc with minute band divided into fifths and Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track, with pierced gilt brass hands and chased gilt rosette-and-scroll pierced spandrels beneath arch painted in tones of red, blue, cream and brown with a figure of Chronos rocking with the motion of the pendulum between two trees within a European inspired lakeland landscape, the arched fire-gilded brass case with lobed orb finial to the ogee-shaped canopy superstructure applied with leafy scroll-chased mounts between beaded borders, the front with bead decorated hinged arched glazed brass door beneath shell-centred crest issuing leafy trails and pendant husks continuing down the front edges to flank the dial aperture, the sides with symmetrical scroll-cast mounts over oval fretwork panels each pierced and chased with blooming foliage within surround of repeating lappet-leaves decorated with further scrolling motifs to upper and lower margins, over swollen base sections applied with delicate pierced and chased fretwork mounts, the rear matching the front and raised on four leaf cast and chased scroll feet onto a fixed brass-topped hardwood plinth base applied with acanthus cast ogee moulding and with squat bracket feet.39cm (15.5ins) high, 22cm (8.625ins) wide, 15,5cm (6.125ins) deep. The Chinese pre-occupation with mechanical timepieces can trace its roots back to the Court of the Wanli emperor who received as a gift two timepieces from the Jesuit priest Matteo Ricci in 1601. During the 18th century (from Kangxi reign onwards) exotic musical automaton timepieces became highly desirable and thus a very important commodity with regards to maintaining healthy trade relations between London and the Chinese Court. By the time of the reign of the Qianlong emperor such examples of the clockmaking art had become so fashionable that they were often traded as gifts to eminent officials and wealthy merchants as well as the Court itself.Mechanical clocks also had a symbolic purpose to the emperor signifying the ability to master the time and the calendar. As such they cemented his position as the Son of Heaven of having divine powers and the ability to control the transcendence of time in the Universe. Clocks were also valued for their practical applications and symbolised the smooth running of the emperor's administration through efficient time management. This significance is perfectly illustrated by a poem composed by the Kangxi emperor entitled 'The Chanting of the Chiming Clock' which translates as: Methods originating from the West taught us with a keen heart.Wheels circle on a quarterly basis, hands move according to minutes.Dawn needs not to ne announced, golden clock reports in advanceWork hard on government affairs in the morning, memorials are never completed in a late manner The Qianlong emperor's interest in the clockmaking art led to the expansion of the imperial workshops employing both Chinese and European clockmakers. These skilled artisans were given unrivalled access to the finest raw materials available at the time including gold, jade, ivory and gemstones. The first references to the imperial workshops making mechanical timepieces can be found during the Yongzheng period from records dating to 1723. Local workshops established in Guangzhou, Yangzhou and Beijing produced timepieces based on European (mostly English) models but with re-worked details to cater for the domestic Chinese market. Testament to the quality of Chinese clocks made in Guangzhou is represented by the fact that the Qainlong Emperor received examples as imperial tribute and went on to amass a huge collection with 3,431 timepieces on display within the imperial palace complex at one time (see Moments of Eternity: Timepieces Collection from the Palace Museum exhibition catalogue, Macao, 2004, pages 448-49).The current lot draws on European models for its form and the engraving to the backplate very closely resembles English work as illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 363 (Figure 20.7). The painting to the scene in the arch however is typical of Chinese work with details strongly delineated and executed in a bold palette of colours. The movement winding from the back also reflects Chinese preference for dials not to be interrupted by the presence of winding holes. The mounts show a high degree of hand finishing/chiselling, and the clock is particularly attractive due to its relatively small proportions.
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Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV GILT BRASS MOUNTED SMALL BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH SILENT PULL QUARTER-REPEATANTOINE THIOUT, PARIS MID 18th CENTURYThe eight-day movement with tapered plates incorporating concave lower angles united by four angular baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Thiout AParis to lower margin, the silent pull repeat mechanism sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 5.5 inch circular thirteen-piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with sculpted blued steel hands the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated putto surmount to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over generous leaf cast arched cornice, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on feet cast as dragons with foliate apron between.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28.5cm (11.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Antoine Thiout is recorded in Baillie, G. H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'very famous maker' born in 1692, appointed Jure in 1743 and dying in 1767. He is perhaps best known for his 1741 publication Traite d'horlogerie which is generally considered as one of the classic horological works of 18th century. Amongst his patrons were the duc d'Orleans and the Dowager Queen of Spain; examples of his work reside in many important European collections including a bracket clock in the Garde Meuble, Paris.Condition Report: Movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor and the going train will run. The wheelwork of the repeat train is complete however the rack-pull lever is lacking (snail and starwheel are present). The spring box is intact and the train will run through. One of the two vertical hammer arbors are lacking as are both the hammer arms. The dial has hairline crack across the enamel disc centre and the I, IIII and VI cartouche numerals have small edge chips; the rear is lacking a securing latch otherwise dial is in good original condition albeit a little tarnished/discoloured and with finely worked hands.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to some light blooming to the shell veneers in places and some patchy tarnishing to some of the brass marquetry.Clock has a case key but no pendulum or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
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Y A RARE FRENCH LOUIS XV BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECEHENRY SULLY, SAINT GERMAIN EN LAYE, CIRCA 1725The single going barrel movement with tic-tac escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum and rectangular plates incorporating canted lower angle united by four baluster pillars pinned at the rear, the backplate engraved Sully a St. Germain en Laye above the external mainspring barrel click, the 6 inch circular gilt brass twelve-piece enamel Roman numeral cartouche dial with Ho-Ho bird and lambrequin inhabited scroll-decorated centre within blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and with every minute numbered to outer track, with sculpted blued steel hands the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated martial putto surmount to the domed caddy superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over swan neck centred crest flanked by rosettes, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated 'tiled; floor and contra-parti veneered back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring Ho-Ho birds grappling to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line edging, the sides with scroll inlaid outswept upper sections terminating in batons applied with gilt swags over brass-edged windows with canted upper angles and arched lower rail over further laurel cast mounts to inlaid lower margins, on feet cast as dolphins with foliate scroll decorated apron between, (the movement previously with silent-pull repeat mechanism).58.5cm (23ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide. Henry Sully was born in 1680 and was apprenticed to Charles Gretton gaining his Freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1705. After a short period working as a journeyman for his former Master he left for Continental Europe first to Leiden 1708-11 then to Frankfurt and Vienna before settling in Paris in 1715. Whilst in Vienna he published his first book 'Regle Artificielle du Temps' in 1714 with the first French version subsequently published in Paris in 1717. It was at this time he formed a close working relationship with Pierre LeRoy and presented his first 'Montre de Mer' to the Academie des Sciences in 1716. In 1718 he established a watchmaking factory at Versailles before setting-up another in Saint Germain en Laye in around 1724. During his time in St. Germain Sully continued developing his designs for a Longitude timekeeper and in 1726 one of his timepieces (utilising his modified version of Debaufre's escapement with two diamond pallets) was trialled off Bordeaux. Henry Sully unfortunately died in 1728 bringing his efforts to further develop his Longitude timekeeper to an abrupt halt; if he had lived longer it is possible that he could have devised an appropriate timepiece well in advance of Harrison's 'H4' of 1759.Surviving clocks and watches by Henry Sully are very rare; the current lot is probably the only 'domestic' timepiece by him to survive from his time at St. Germain en Laye.PLEASE NOTE description updated to confirm that the movement has a tic-tac escapement rather than a verge escapement 25/02/2022. Condition Report: Please note that the present clock has a tic-tac escapement not verge as indicated in the printed catalogue. The going train appears all-original and is in relatively clean working condition. The backcock is now fitted with a suspension spring for the pendulum - originally it would have had a silk thread. Spare holes in the plates indicate that the movement was most likely originally fitted with pull-quarter repeat work which has now been removed. The dial is generally in good original condition with visible damage limited to hairline cracks across the X and II numerals. Many of the cartouches have now been secured to the dial plate with solder applied from behind. The hands appear original and are very nicely sculpted.The case is generally in very good original condition exhibiting rich but mellow colour to the gilt mounts and brass marquetry. The veneers are in very good original stable condition with minimal lifting and only a few very small losses to the brass. The superstructure has had the joints reglued otherwise faults to the case are generally limited to very slight bumps, scuff, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The clock has a pendulum but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A GEORGE V SILVER MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEDREW AND SONS, LONDON 1913The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement to top over integral winder, hand setting knob and stamped with the lion trademark for Duverdry and Bloquel to the frosted gilt backplate, the 1.25 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating gilt canted insert to interior, the rectangular case fitted with moulded hinged carrying handle over conforming moulded border to the top engraved with monogram D.S.h. beneath a coronet to centre, the rear opening to reveal the movement, on ball feet, Hallmarks for London 1913 makers E.D. over J.S.D. in a shield and stamped DREW & SONS PICCADILLY CIRCUS to base.The clock 7.5cm (3ins) high with handle down, 4.5cm (1.75ins) wide, 4cm (1.5ins) deep. The clockmaking factory of Duverdry and Bloquel is noted by Leigh Extence as originally founded by Albert Villon in the town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont in 1867. Paul Duverdry joined the firm as a director in 1887 followed by Joseph Bloquel in 1910.The retailer jewellers and silversmiths Drew and Sons, Piccadilly are recorded on the Science Museum Website as based at 33 Piccadilly Circus from 1887 and first entered a silver mark on 27th January of that year. Pieces were often stamped 'Drew & Sons Piccadilly Circus' and in 1914 moved to premises in Regent Street, London when Ernest and John Summers Drew entered their own silver mark.
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Y A RARE GEORGE V SHIBIYAMA INSECT DECORATED SILVER MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE BY CHARLES AND RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1916The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement and integral winder to backplate, the 1.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, the rectangular case with hinged arched carrying handle over front and sides inlaid in mother-of-pearl, amber, abalone and other materials with random crawling insects incorporating engraved legs and antennae and with very small Japanese character signature to lower right hand corner of the front panel, the rear with hinged door, on compressed bun feet, Hallmarks for London 1916 makers C&R C, with original Morocco covered protective outer case opening via hinged panels at the front.The clock 8.2cm (3.25ins) high with handle down, 5.6cm (2,25ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The Comyns family business of silversmiths was established by William Comyns who succeeded Richard Tagg in 1858. The firm initially traded form Soho but quickly expanded taking on premises in Beak Street off Regent Street. In 1885 William's two sons Charles and Richard joined the business who then succeeded their father on his death in 1916. Charles died in 1925 and the firm was incorporated as William Comyns and Sons Limited in 1930 before being bought by Richard Copping on Richards death in 1953. The Comyns family mainly specialised in producing small decorative wares for all price brackets often produced using mechanical methods such as die stamping. The execution of Shibiyama decoration of the current lot would have been undertaken by a specialist Japanese craftsman resulting in a highly unusual luxury product.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and fundamentally original except possibly for the platform escapement which may be a later 20th century replacement. The movement will wind and the escapement will beat but stops after a couple of seconds indicating service and adjustment is required. The dial appears free from any visible damage or restoration. The case is in fine original condition with no losses to the Shibiyama and next to no wear; faults are very much limited to a couple of tiny slight scuffs and scratches to the back door. The protective case is missing almost all of its silk lining to the interior; the exterior is generally intact but with bumps, scuffs and wear and is lacking loop carrying handle.Timepiece is complete with integral winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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AN EDWARDIAN ENAMELLED SILVER BALLOON-SHAPED MINIATURE MANTEL TIMEPIECEDOUGLAS CLOCK COMPANY LIMITED, BIRMINGHAM 1904The French circular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement, the 2.25 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands set behind a convex bevelled glass within moulded bezel, the waisted silver case with engine-turned aquamarine enamelled front decorated with poppies beneath the dial, the rear with hinged circular panel, on moulded skirt base, Hallmarks for Birmingham 1904 makers D.C Co LD within a shield.16cm (6.25ins) high, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: 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 undamaged, the hour hand may have been repaired (there is a change in colour near the centre). The case is generally in fine original condition with no visible cracks or chips to the main enamel panel which only has one or two very light surface scratches. The glass has a small edge chip (near the VIII numeral). The enamel to the skirt has some very light surface fritting to the left hand margin and a tiny fault to the lower right hand corner. The top and sides are free from notable dents or scratches, the rear has some slight pulling/distortion around the hinge and the lower movement securing screw; the silver marks to the rear are a little rubbed but still discernible.Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE AND UNUSUAL LOUIS XVI PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK WITH CALENDARUNSIGNED, PROBABLY SWISS, LATE 18th CENTURYThe circular twin going barrel movement flattened to lower margin and with four pillars pinned at the rear, the going train with pin-wheel escapement positioned low-down between the plates for regulation by a pendulum incorporating pivoted beam regulation adjustment to suspension, the strike train with rack, star wheel, snail cam and related detents etc. positioned on the backplate for sounding the hours, the 6 inch circular convex white enamel dial with three subsidiary dials labelled in French for Days-of-the-week, month-of-the-year and date-of-the-month to centre within puce Arabic numeral hour chapter ring and outer Arabic five minute ring, with steel 'arrow' hands for the subsidiaries set behind fine scroll pierced and engraved hour and minute hands, the break-arch case with basket of fruit surmount and pineapple finials to the engine-milled top surface over bead cast circular border enclosing concave porcelain ring bordering the dial finely polychrome painted with four oval vignettes depicting 18th century semi-erotic figural scenes separated by Neo-classical foliate scrollwork onto a deep cobalt blue ground, the lower section with further circular porcelain panel painted with Ajax performing self-martyrdom before Odysseus set within a cast foliate wreath applied to out-swept panel flanked by gilt lattice overlaid blue porcelain panel infill and pilasters also decorated with blue porcelain set into oval panels above projecting cylindrical porcelain plinths each painted with panels of floral sprays, the sides with further set of pinecone finials over panel upright projecting in a curve at the base, the rear with circular aperture set within a series of inset panels, on inverted breakfront fluted cavetto mounded skirt base with toupe feet, (unrestored and lacking pendulum, bell, bezel, mounts to the superstructure and cap for the left hand porcelain cannister).53cm (21ins) high, 47.5cm (18.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep Provenance: Broadlands, Hampshire being the property of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma and thence by descent. The visible strike-work positioned on the backplate of the movement of the current lot is typical of Swiss practice and is most often seen on bracket clocks made in the Neuchatel region from the 1770's onwards. The pinwheel escapement was invented by the Parisian clock and watchmaker Jean LePaute in 1753. Being a form of deadbeat escapement it ensured good timekeeping however was difficult to make due to the precision required in forming the pallets as the tolerances required for operation are very slight. Notwithstanding this the pinwheel escapement became increasingly popular during the latter years of the 18th century reaching its zenith in the first half of the 19th century through its use in table regulators. The dial with puce numerals and bold detailing to the subsidiaries would support the clocks Swiss origins. The case although is very much in the Louis XVI Neo-classical taste is somewhat unusual in its design which would also support manufacture away from Paris, however the quality of the casting is very fine. The porcelain elements are very much in the style of Sevres with fine quality painting (most notably to the panel beneath the dial) - it may well be that these elements were bought-in from Paris. Condition Report: The movement appears essentially complete, is intact but currently not running due to neglect. The pendulum rise/fall regulation mechanism appears to be incomplete (lacking cam assembly to the back of the dial?) there are two spare threaded holes next to the hammer pivot whose purpose is not outwardly clear (nothing obvious missing from the strike) and another two at the base of the backplate possibly for a pendulum holdfast. The bell is lacking. The dial has a small chip to the left hand winding hole, very slight cracks/chips around the upper and lower fixing screws and a very light hairline through the centre. The hand for the upper right-hand subsidiary is lacking its tip, all others are intact. The minute hand has been half-replaced with plain (unengraved) brass and the hour hand is bent. The hands are not correctly secured. The case has several holes to the curved top sections indicating that further mounts were originally applied but are now missing. The top mount has some foliage detached at the apex. Both the rear and front bezels/covers are missing. The porcelain around the dial appears free from visible damage as is the plaque beneath and the blue-glazed backing panels. The left-hand drum has been broken into several pieces and repaired at some point, the left hand one is loose and apparently undamaged but is lacking its gilt bras cap. The underside of the drum has a blue double 'L' mark for Sevres. The case is generally dirty with wear and discolouration to the gilding including some Verdigris around the lower front panel.Clock does not have pendulum, bell or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FRENCH NAPOLEAN III BRONZE, ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK IN THE LOUIS XVI STYLERETAILED BY JUVENAUX, PARIS, CIRCA 1870The circular countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI... MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, PARIS 1855 beneath indistinct retailers stamp JUVENAUX and number 62, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged cast convex glazed bezel, the case with lovebird, quiver and flaming torch cast surmount to the acanthus cast and chased laurel bordered superstructure over central rectangular section housing the movement fitted with brass grille frets to the sides and rectangular glazed door to the rear, flanked by seated putti holding aloft grapes and flowers, the base with repeating foliate band and scroll-fronted panel beneath the dial flanked by acanthus cast ogee platforms beneath the cherubs, over breakfronted white marble plinth applied with gilt tied laurel moulding to upper edge and on toupe feet. 35cm (13.5ins) high, 39.5cm (15.5ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements; the mechanism is a little dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised and the bell is missing its securing nut. The dial has some light concentric scratching in the vicinity of the IX and X numerals, two small chips to the left hand winding hole and one to the right and a small hairline crack next to the 30 minute mark below VI. The case is generally in good original condition with the mounts retaining original gilding throughout with light wear to high spots and a few spots of green tarnishing to the superstructure. The marble base has a slight shallow edge bruise to the centre towards the left hand return of the breakfront otherwise faults very much limited to a few minor edge chips (can be felt rather than seen).Clock has a pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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