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Los 249
A Rare Gold Moss Agate Consular Cased Verge Pocket Watch and Chatelaine, signed Le Roy, A Paris, circa 1770, single chain fusee verge movement signed and numbered 2090, pierced balance bridge, square baluster pillars, enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, pierced hands, consular case with moss agate mounted bezel and case back, back cover overlaid with gold scroll and floral decoration and two central figures in costume, case hinge stamped to both sides with maker's mark ET, with matching gold mounted moss agate chatelaine, chatelaine with scroll decoration and a central panel depicting a lady in costume playing a musical instrument and a dog beside, chatelaine with attached moss agate set winding key and moss agate set blank fob seal, chatelaine with a gilt metal back clip46mm wideCase back agate is damaged with cracks and some chips, case bezel with some small cracks to the agate, dial with chips and hairline cracks, glass with scratches, hands are really tight to set, movement not winding, movement not working, balance is swinging when pushing the contrate wheel. Chatelaine with rubbing to the gilt metal back panels and back clip, winding key with rust marks and with a small chip to the agate.
Los 41
A Collection of Assorted Silver and Enamel Flatware, comprising a cased set of six teaspoons, the bowls enamelled with game birds; a cased set of six enamelled coffee-spoons; a cased set of eight coffee-spoons, the bowls enamelled with flowers and four differing silver and enamel cocktail sticks, each with cockerel finial (qty)
Los 263
A George II or George III Gold, Gilt-Metal and Moss Agate Etui and Chatelaine, Apparently Unmarked, Circa 1760 the gold mounts in the rococo style, stamped with foliage and flowers and centring carved moss agate panels, with old-cut diamond push-piece, opens to reveal various gilt-metal implements including an ivory writing surface, the chatelaine conforming and with gilt-metal suspension clip, further suspending two agate containers, one in form of a pail and one ovoid with white enamel border, in later fitted case18.5cm longWith non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number RLVKMAYG.The etui in generally good condition with only some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The cover doesn't close entirely tightly. Two agate panels of the back with cracks or flaws. There is some wear and damage to some of the pieces from inside as well as some corrosion to the metal on some. There is a further implement stuck inside the case. There is an empty space inside for an implement which is now lacking.
Los 256
A Gold Enamel and Split Pearl Set Verge Consular Cased Pocket Watch, signed Rundell & Bridge, London, circa 1800, single chain fusee verge movement signed and numbered 2202, diamond endstone, turned pillars, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, winding hole above 6, outer gilt metal glazed back case, inner gold case with a dark blue guilloche enamel back cover, case with split pearl set outer borders and white and blue enamel, with gold blue and white enamel winding key46mm wideOuter case with gilt surfaces rubbed, outer case with front glass missing, glass back panel with a small crack and scratches, inner case with surface scratches, case sides with minor dents in parts, blue enamel back cover with small scratches, enamel looks to be the original finish and not re-enamelled, case back outer border with a small chip to the white enamel next to the pendant, front outer borders with on minor chip to the white enamel at 9, all the pearls look complete, glass with scratches, dial with some hairline cracks between 10 and 11 and 4, dial with small scratches and very minor chips around the winding hole, movement is fully wound and not working, balance wheel swings when placing some pressure on the contrate wheel. Total watch weight 106g.
Los 251
A Swiss 18 Carat Gold Enamel Fob Watch, signed Mouline, Geneve, circa 1850, cylinder movement signed, gold coloured dial with Roman numerals and signed, finely enamelled case back depicting a lady beside a horse and sheep next to water, floral decorated outer borders, inside back cover stamped with maker's mark PE and numbered 22640 and 18k, cuvette inscribed Examined by Hunt & Roskell, 156 New Bond Street, London39mm wideCase back enamel with small scratches, back cover with one very small chip around the 8 o'clock position visible under an eyeglass, dial is discoloured, dial with small scratches, hands are rusty, underside of the glass is stained, mainspring is slipping when winding the watch, movement not working. Total watch weight 41.5g.
Los 72
Three Various Silver or Silver Plate Animals, 20th Century comprising a silver and enamel model of a duck, with English import marks for Mark Houghton Ltd., London, probably 1997, 85mm high; a model of two does, stamped 'Silver 999', filled, 11cm wide and a silver plate model of an ibex, 65mm high (3)There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use.
Los 118
A Minton Porcelain Miniature Teapot and Cover, circa 1830, applied with naturalistically modelled and painted flowers, bears crossed swords mark in underglaze blue5.5cm highA Similar Twin-Handled Pot and Cover6cm highA Similar Pair of Cache Pots, bear crossed swords marks in underglaze blue6cm highA Derby-Style Crinoline FigureA Voltstadt Group of Wine DrinkersA Minton-Style Turquoise-Ground Tête-à-Tète Service (qty)Teapot - tiny chip to the end of the spout, flake to the enamel on the handle, losses to the applied leaves and petals, cover no steam holePot and cover - two hair cracks to cover (with steam hole), crazed, losses to the applied workCache pots - crazed, losses to the applied workCrinoline lady - minor flakes to the edge of the base, no repairWine drinkers - girl with the back brim of her hat re attached, some losses to the applied workTete a tete - teapot with loss to the end of the spout, ribbon finial broken and re glued, sucrier with loss to the inner rim, crazing
Los 282
Set of three Contemporary original enamel on metal plaques that represent close-ups of a green apple, two artichokes, and eggplants. Each plaque is unique in its design. They includes the French word in black cursive and Aubergine is made with blue-purples and green on a burnt red background set in a green wooden frame; Artichaut and Pomme are made with shades of greens on reddish bases set in a fire-engine red and indigo blue frame, respectively. Signature on lower right: Barbara Culp. Frames sizes: 15.30"L x 15.30"H x 0.80"W. Artworks dimensions: 7.80"L x 7.80"H. Artist: Barbara Culp (American b. 1946)Issued: c. 2000Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. Some dust behind the glass on the mats
Los 1051
A Chinese Canton enamel circular bowl, 19th century, decorated in iron red, blue, green and gilt with a design of lotus, scrolling tendrils and opposing shou characters on a turquoise ground, height 6.4cm (hairlines), together with a cloisonné dragon bowl, early 20th century, decorated with polychrome dragons on a vapour-filled pale blue ground, diameter 20.5cm.
Los 1073
A Chinese blue and white soft paste porcelain circular box and cover, mark of Yongzheng but late 19th century, painted with pavilions in a coastal landscape, underglaze blue seal mark to base, diameter 13.5cm (cracked), together with two Canton enamel small circular boxes and covers, each painted with a figural scene within borders of chrysanthemum and landscape vignettes, iron red painted four-character mark of Qianlong to bases, diameter 5.5cm.
Los 1118
An agate Suzhou style agate snuff bottle, 20th century, of rounded form, one side carved with a seated sage, height 5.7cm (lacking stopper), together with a pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel flowerpots and arrangements, height 7.8cm, and a glass figure of a water buffalo on hardwood stand, length 7.6cm (some faults).
Los 1113
A small group of Asian art, mostly 19th century, including a Chinese blue and white small circular dish, mark of Chenghua but later, painted with a blossoming prunus, diameter 14cm, a Canton enamel circular box and cover, mark of Qianlong but 20th century, painted with a seated female flautist, diameter 5.5cm, and an Indian bronze figure of Shiva Nataraj dancing on Apasmara Purusha, height 19.7cm.
Los 25
A Chinese jade and enamel silver gilt hinged bangle. The central oval carved jade panel depicting two figures, set atop the silver gilt mesh bangle with vari-hue enamel accents, charactersm, butterfly and floral detailing, stamped silver, length 16.5cm, gross weight 39.8g.Overall condition good to fairEnamel in good to fair condition - a few areas of loss and cracking to enamel, visible with close inspection and magnificationClasp in working orderSome areas of wear and slight discolouration to gilt finish - eg on the clasp tongue and to edges of bangle Jade carving in good condition, light abrasion visible only with magnification - untested for treatment
Los 247
An 18ct gold half hunter chronograph calendar minute repeater pocket watch by S. Smith & Son Ltd. The circular dial signed 'S. Smith & Son Ltd, 9 Strand London W.C.' and numbered 153B-121' with roman numeral markers, outer minutes track, seconds and date subsidiary dials to 3 and 9, stopwatch function and minute repeater, Swiss movement numbered 31798 within an 18ct gold case bearing import marks for London, 1907, case diameter 52mm, gross weight 102.7g. With Negretti & Zambia London case. Overall condition good to fair Watch working at time of cataloguing, Wilson 55 does not guarantee the working accuracy of any timepiece offered Some wear to enamel markerd (2 and 3) on front of case Light, shallow dents to side and back of case, one pinpoint dent, see pics Some light pitting to dial and wear to hands, visible with close inspection - scratch to subsidiary dial to 3
Los 243
A 9ct gold open face fob watch. The white enamel dial with roman numeral markers, outer chapter ring and gilt details, hand wound Swiss movement within a 9ct gold case and dust cover, bearing import marks for London, numbered 388235, case back with vari-hue enamel floral detailing, case diameter 31mm, gross weight 22g.
Los 71
An 18ct gold Fabergé enamel egg pendant on chain. The blue guilloche enamel egg with star detailing, suspended from a trace link chain, signed Fabergé, numbered 226, hallmarks for London, 2005, length of pendant 1.5cm, length of chain 42cm, gross weight 6.4g. With maker's box and certificate of authenticity, ref. F21743L.Overall condition goodVery light signs of occasional wearPendant does not open
Los 242
A 9ct gold fob watch. The white enamel dial with roman numeral markers and outer minutes track, hand wound movement within a 9ct gold case bearing import marks for Glasgow, 1912, numbered 21833, case diameter 30mm, gross weight 19.2g, suspended from a black ribbon albertina with fittings stamped 9ct.
Los 30
An 18ct gold Fabergé enamel and diamond bracelet. Designed as a series of four blue guilloche tapered links with diamond accents and trace link chain spacers to the spring clasp, signed Fabergé, total diamond weight 0.08ct, numbered 24/1000, stamped 750, length 20.2cm, gross weight 11.2g. With maker's box and certificate of authenticity, ref. F2310BL.Overall condition goodSigns of very light and occasional wear
Los 4260
James Bond Die Another Day (2002) Revlon James Bond Colour Collection Counter stands including Miranda Frost Nail Enamel Laser Effect Colour, 12 x 15 inches; Miranda Frost Limited Edition Lip Gloss & Glitz, 12 x 15 inches; Jinx Limited Edition Fragrance, 12 x 15 inches; Jinx Limited Edition Colour Kit, 12 x 15 inches, together with 4 Revlon James Bond 007 Color Collection leaflets advertising hundreds of free prizes; (8)Provenance: Part of the Steve Oxenrider James Bond CollectionCondition Report: CR:- Good condition
Los 1144
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL MINIATURE CARTEL TIMEPIECE AND MATCHING BAROMETERTHE TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT STAMPED L.R., PARIS, CIRCA 1800The timepiece with circular eight-day movement incorporating platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance applied to the backplate stamped L R opposing serial number 1595, the 1.75 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertical Arabic hour numerals within a floral festoon decorated band, with fine rococo scroll cast gilt hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast gilt brass bezel, the barometer with circular cream register calibrated in centimetres of mercury, each gilt brass case overall decorated in polychrome champleve enamel with Hispano-Moresque inspired foliate strapwork, with acorn finial enamelled with red flower centred cream panels within powder blue borders over a cobalt collar surmounting a drum housing the mechanism with repeating cobalt lappet leaf cavetto band around the bezel and conforming repeating panels to circumference, set on a waisted upright over a tapered pedestal applique incorporating swollen polychrome ribbon-tied laurel band over strapwork panel picked out with mottled red motifs and green leaf details within a cobalt line border and foliate scroll border, the sides with similar panels over a cobalt faced block and ogee-shaped foot terminating with a pendant finial, each mounted on a shaped giltwood panel.The timepiece/barometer 32cm (12.5ins) high, 7.7cm (3ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep, the wooden panels 38cm (15ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide. Condition Report: The timepiece movement is presently fully-wound but not currently running. The escapement appears intact and undamaged hence the mechanism is most likely just gummed-up with dry oil hence requires a clean/service. The regulation lever is presently disconnected. The dial appears free form visible damage/faults. The barometer does not appear to respond to change in pressure when 'bag tested' hence will require attention. The scale appears to be printed paper and has some light discolouration/rubbing and the bezel appears have been glued into position (traces of glue visible to the interior). Both cases appear to be in fine original condition with faults limited to a couple tiny enamel chips (hard to find even with very close examination). The wooden back panels are probably later additions with both exhibiting some light surface wear.There is no winding key present.Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 1259
A FINE GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED FOUR-TUNE MUSICAL TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH AUTOMATONSAMUEL TOULMIN, LONDON, CIRCA 1775The substantial five pillar trip fusee movement now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the music train playing a choice of four tunes via a 3.5 inch transverse cylinder and fifteen hammers on a graduated nest of ten bells on the hour followed by the strike train counting the hours on a further larger bell, the backplate finely engraved with an extensive asymmetric rococo cartouche signed Samuel Toulmin, Strand, London to centre beneath an offset standing Ho-Ho bird, the 8.75 inch brass break arch dial with applied silvered curved signature plate engraved Samuel Toulmin, Strand, London to the matted centre within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands, the spandrel areas decorated with unusual relief polychrome floral spray infill and the lower right-hand margin with tune selection slide labelled 1-4, the arch with recessed polychrome painted scene of a hunt passing before a windmill with vanes turning and figures on horseback parading from left to right across the lower margin whilst the music plays, three of the background figures with unusual speech bubbles exclamating 'Hark forward' and two other indistinct phrases, the ebonised bell-top case applied with generous rococo scroll cast mount to the concave section of the upstand and five gilt brass flambeau urn finials, over double cavetto top mouldings and hinged front incorporating brass fillet-edged glazed dial aperture and rococo scroll cast upper quadrant frets flanked by gilt moulded inserts to angles, the sides with rectangular scroll pierced sound frets interrupted by generous hinged gilt brass carrying handles, the rear with break-arch glazed rectangular door applied with raised mouldings around the aperture and with upper quadrant frets, flanked by conforming inset brass mouldings to the rear angles, on cavetto moulded skirt base with moulded gilt brass squab feet.63cm (24.75ins) high including top finial, 32.5cm (12.75ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. Provenance:From a Private Collection. Samuel Toulmin is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Strand, London circa 1757-83. He was a fine maker who seemed to specialise in musical and automaton clocks with several examples known including a clock with scene of couple paying tennis to the arch. A longcase clock with rare Battersea enamel dial signed for him was sold at Christies, London IMPORTANT CLOCKS, MARINE CHRONOMETERS & BAROMETERS 12th December 2001 (lot 167) for £7,990. The raised polychrome floral decoration to the spandrel areas of the dial of the present clock is very unusual, and engraving to the backplate is beautifully executed in a highly individual style. These details, coupled with the very rare (if not unique) inclusion of 'speech bubbles' within the hunting scene to the arch, result in a clock full of character and individuality befitting of the work of a fine and innovative clockmaker. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition, The escapement has been converted from verge to anchor escapement however the original backcock and apron have been retained (just moved downwards by around 2.5cm). Otherwise movement appears to be in original condition with no other visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The music train runs well providing fairly strong even pace to the melodies although some of the hammers may benefit from slight adjustment. The automaton appears original and is operational. One of the figures (probably a pair of hounds) is missing from the procession otherwise figures are intact with minor to moderate wear losses to the original finishes. The sails of the windmill have been repainted otherwise the scene is in very good original condition with only very minor wear/losses. The rest of the dial is in good original condition with overall light oxidation to the brass and silvered surfaces giving resulting in a fairly pleasing mellow patina. The unusual relief decoration to the spandrels appears to be composed from gesso heightened with oil paints - and is in good original unrestored condition but with rubbing to high spots and the only notable loss being a flowerhead within the upper right-hand decoration. The tune selection lever is operational.The case is in generally in very good original condition. The mask bordering the dial (behind the front door) has some patch slip repairs to the veneer overlap and the front door lock is inoperative. Otherwise faults are overall very much limited to minor are related shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with use. The mounts are somewhat muted/tarnished and the ebonised finish has rubbing to the edges. The frets are generally in very good condition with only one or two very small losses; the silk backing for each is however heavily degraded.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 1123
A FINE FRENCH BRASS GORGE CASED SMALL REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELSUNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1875The eight-day two train gong striking movement with frosted silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism planted between the plates at eleven o'clock sounding on the same gong, the backplate stamped with serial number 7027 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular deep maroon almost black enamel dial with gilt star rosette to centre, contrasting gilt and white Roman numerals to chapter ring and gilt brass hands, the upper spandrel areas decorated in translucent polychrome enamel with Renaissance inspired stylised foliate scroll strapwork and the lower margin centred with an Arabic numeral alarm setting dial flanked by bird inhabited conforming leafy scrollwork, the brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over large bevelled top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the sides inset with fine enamel panels depicting winged clothed putti serenading lovebirds with a pan pipes and a flageolet, the rear with pin-hinged bevel glazed door, on ogee-outline base; with original tooled Morocco leather covered protective carrying case.The clock 10cm (4ins) high with handle down, 7cm (2.75ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep. The exquisite dial and side panels of the current lot are textbook examples of the finest enamel-work produced in the Limoges workshops during the second half of the 19th century. The Renaissance inspired subject matter along with the colour palette (in particular the dark ground) revives the style for which the region became particularly well-known for during the 16th Century. Indeed the popularity and re-establishment of the Limoges enamel workshops during the second half of the 19th century was born out of a deep appreciation for the Renaissance originals which had become highly prized by connoisseurs earlier in the century. As often the case with French revivalist art the intention was to match (or even, if possible, exceed) the quality of the originals hence there was generally a 'no expense spared' approach to execution in order to achieve this objective. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. If intending to put then clock into long term service a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial panel has what appears to be a very slight scratch to the ground near the top right hand corner (can only really be seen on close examination under strong light). The left-hand side panel has miniscule chips to each of the upper two corners (again only visible on very close examination), otherwise the enamel panels appear to be free from any visible faults. The glasses appear free form visible damage and the case is free from defects although the surface is generally a little dull/discoloured. The travelling case is structurally sound retaining its original strap handle, button clasp and repeat push intact. The interior has lifting/snagging to the velvet lining and general wear; the exterior has uneven scuffing and wear to the surface including a rectangular patch form a sticky label being attached to the top of the lid at some point.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 1149
A LOUIS XVI NEOCLASSICAL ORMOLU, WHITE MARBLE AND BRONZE QUARTER-STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK VOISIN, PARIS, CIRCA 1790 The circular eight-day two train movement with anchor escapement regulated by gilt sunburst-mask cast bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the 'two-in-one' strike train ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of bells and sounding the hours on the larger of the two, the backplate with visible strikework and numbered 323 to lower margin, the 4.5 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed VOISIN, a Paris to centre and with Arabic fifteen minutes within the outer minute track, with gilt moon hands within fine engine-milled repeating anthemion decorated bezel, the case with surmount cast as a pair of swans drinking from an oval footed planter containing bullrushes set on a marble block mounted over the drum housing the movement, fitted with chimera decorated scroll cast pendant mount flanked by a pair of kneeling winged female sphinx supports set on gilt star decorated black and white marble plinths with gilt lions paw feet, the breakfronted platform base inset with gilt frieze cast with putti and a ram drawn cart flanked by roundels cast with masks of Apollo, on gilt engine-milled squat bell-shaped feet 49cm (19.25ins) high, 32.5cm (11.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep.The present lot is most likely by one of two makers with the surname Voisin working in Paris during the closing years of the 18th century. The first possibility is Antoine-Henry Voison (1733 until after 1815) who took over his father's business in 1760. He became one of the most important Parisian clockmakers of the 18th century until the Revolution, collaborating with makers such as J.J. de Saint-Germain and B. Lieutaud for his casework. He first worked from rue Dauphine and later Quai des Grands-Augustins. The second (probably more likely) possibility is Henry Voisin who is recorded in Britten, F.J. Old Clocks & Watches AND THEIR MAKERS as working from Rue Thionville from before 1773 until 1807.The visible strikework to the movement backplate of the present lot is typical of Swiss clockmaking with similar layouts seen on the backplates of bracket clocks made in the Neuchatel region during the closing years of the 18th century. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the movement for the present clock was supplied from a workshop located in Switzerland. Condition Report: Movement is very dirty/dusty, it will run but is prone to stopping and the strikework is currently not operating correctly. Both hammers are present and will operate however the rack is prone to not gather fully hence will run-through. This could be just be down to dirt grime. We have not taken the movement out of the case to check for losses/replacements and clock is being offered as a project requiring a clean/service/overhaul. The dial has some hairline cracks but no apparent losses; the text 'VOISIN' looks to have been strengthened, the hour hand is bent. The case is generally in good original condition with all mounts present retaining original finish with slight rubbing/wear oxidation only. The marble has overall yellowing (nicotine staining?) and some very slight edge wear and chipping in places otherwise case appears to free of notable faults.Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 1163
A REGENCY BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH AND FIRED ENAMEL DIALWIGHTMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1815The five pillar twin chain fusee movement previously ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of bells and sounding the hours on the larger of the two, with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by heavy lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of 12.5 inches, the backplate signed Wightman, St. Martin's Lane, the 9.5 inch circular fired white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and wavy steel moon hands, with a strike/silent selection lever to upper margin set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the arched case with geometric brass strung decoration incorporating rectangular motifs and a horizontal double-headed trident across the centre, the sides with gilt brass lion's mask ring handles over arched brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating conforming brass inlay to fascia over block feet (quarter striking mechanism deactivated and smaller bell no longer present); with a later mahogany wall bracket with rectangular table over a single shaped panel support,The clock 51cm (20ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 77.5cm (30.5ins) high overall. Online sources record a Thomas Wightman working from 95 St. Martin's Lane, London 1798-1818.
Los 1242
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SEDAN TIMEPIECE INCORPORATING AN EARLIER WATCH MOVEMENT BY EDWARD EASTTHE MOVEMENT BY EDWARD EAST, LONDON, CIRCA 1695, THE DIAL AND CASE CIRCA 1800The gilt full plate single fusee verge movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with symmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with geometric bordered part-canted rim and grotesque mask at the junction with the leafy trail engraved and pierced broad foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc within conforming pierced and engraved infill opposing signature Edw. East, LONDON and serial number 1485, now fitted to a 4 inch slightly convex white enamel dial with vertically aligned Arabic numerals and steel spade hands, set behind cavetto moulded hinged convex-glazed cast brass bezel applied to a cavetto moulded wooden surround bound with brass to the circumference, the rear with circular hinged brass cover secured with a pivoted latch beneath shield-shaped hanging loop.The movement pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins) diameter, the case 16cm (6.25ins) diameter, 4cm (1.25ins) deep. Edward East was born in Southill Bedfordshire in 1602 and was apprenticed in 1618 to Richard Rogers until 1626, gaining his freedom of the Goldsmith's Company the following year. He was appointed as one of the first Assistants of the Clockmakers Company (a year after the charter was granted by Charles I in 1631) later becoming Master twice in 1645 and 1653. He worked first from Pall Mall, London subsequently moving to the Fleet Street/Temple Bar area by the 1640's, in November 1660 he was appointed chief clockmaker to King Charles II. Edward East certainly had the longest and perhaps one of the most distinguished careers in English clockmaking during the 'Golden Period' taking on eight apprentices between 1643 and 1676 (including Henry Jones from 1654 to 1663). East was the only original Assistant surviving when the Grant of Arms was awarded to the Clockmakers' Company in 1671. Edward East drafted his Will in 1688 and on his death in 1696 he was clearly a wealthy man leaving property to his four children including a residence in Hampton, Middlesex and a coaching Inn called 'The Swan with Two Necks' which was bequeathed to his daughter, Anne Saunders. Watches by Edward East are relatively rare. Although precise dating from hallmarks is not possible (due to the original case no longer being present) elements such as the style of the decoration to the balance cock would suggest a date in the mid 1690's for the present movement. With this in mind it would appear that the movement would have been made right at the end of East's career. Condition Report: The watch movement appears to be all-original with no obvious replacements or evidence of alteration to the mechanism which retains its original gilt finishes. The movement is in working condition however appears somewhat dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The backplate has some slight scratching around the movement pillar pins and the backcock has shallow bruise to the mask at the junction with the foot otherwise rear of the mechanism is in fine condition. The front plate (pillar plate) has been soldered to a later larger brass disc that forms a 'falseplate' for the present enamel dial. The enamel dial has some light surface scratching and some tiny edge chips but otherwise appears undamaged, The hands are probably more recent replacements. The case is generally in very good original condition with no apparent faults and only minor age-related wear.Timepiece is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 1225
A GEORGE III/REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIALBARRAUD, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating stirrup type regulation adjustment and trip-hour repeat, the geometric border engraved backplate with pendulum holdfast and signed Barraud, Cornhill LONDON within an oval cartouche to centre, the 6.75 inch slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and pierced brass hands, the break-arch case with brass ball finial and foliate scroll pierced and engraved brass frets to the concave-sided pyramidal upstand over complex cast brass top mouldings, the opening front applied ogee moulded convex-glazed cast brass bezel over fine foliate scroll pierced and engraved lower quadrant frets flanked by inset brass mouldings to angles, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with full-width break-arch glazed door, on brass bound cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.46cm (18ins) high, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Paul Phillip Barraud was born in 1752 and initially worked with his father at first until his death in 1795, after which he turned his attention more towards chronometers. Using the valuable experience gained whilst working on Mudge's timekeepers with W. Howells and G. Jamieson to good effect, he became very successful. After his death in 1820 the business was continued by his sons taking John Richard Lund, a former apprentice of John Pennington (who developed the auxiliary compensation balance weight to correct for middle temperature changes), into partnership in 1838.
Los 1117
A VICTORIAN GILT BRASS CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEROSS, EXETER, MID 19th CENTURYThe rectangular single train four columnar pillar movement with frosted plates and platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance with jewelled endstone set within a foliate scroll engraved cock, the backplate signed Ross, EXETER over hand setting disk and winding square incorporating visible ratchet and pawl retained by a foliate scroll engraved cock, the 1.75 inch wide rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt spade hands, set within a gilt mast decorated with twin Gothic gabled towers over panelled apron, the gilt brass electrotype case with hinged rams head and leafy scroll cast handle over pierced tracery amber glazed rose-window top panel incorporating 'engine-turned' borders and relief floral sprays to spandrels, within fine geometric tracery surround applied with oval finials to angles, with cavetto moulded cornice over three-quarter columns to angles incorporating stylised rococo scroll decoration to shafts, the sides and relief decorated with 'Strawberry Hill Gothic' style facades of five bays with the central ogee-gabled and with rose window, the rear hinged revealing a relief modelled panel with the Royal coat of arms over PATENT, on skirt base decorated with a Gothic arcade incorporating floral swags over ball feet.15.5cm (6.125ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) square. Daniel Ross is recorded in Ponsford, C.N. Time in Exeter as a chronometer, watch and clockmaker who commenced business at 31 High Street Exeter in 1831. He relocated to 230 High Street in 1855 and then to Bedford Street in 1859. He closed the business in 1864 due to poor eyesight selling his stock in trade to a clockmaker by the name of Ellis. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition. The dial has a hairline crack to the enamel across the upper right-hand corner otherwise appears free from visible faults. The case is in very good condition with only minor oxidation/discolouration to the gilding and a few very light surface scuffs. Timepiece has a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE AND RARE FRENCH QUARTER STRIKING MUSICAL PICTURE CLOCK WITH ANGELUSMAISON WURTEL, PARIS, CIRCA 1860With oil on canvas after David Teniers the younger (1610-90) 'two men playing cards in the kitchen of an Inn' with the composition adapted to incorporate a longcase clock, hinging upwards along with the floral relief moulded gilt composition frame to reveal the internal mechanism comprising four elements; the first a four pillar two train gong striking clock movement of duration of around two weeks with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and outside countwheel strike on a gong, the frontplate stamped with oval M'ON WURTEL, HORLOGERIE... trademark beneath numbers 743, 9 2, fitted with 1.625 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed M'ON WURTEL, A PARIS to centre and with steel hands; the second mechanism comprising a separate conforming hour striking train to repeat the hour shortly after the principal movement released via a pivoted detent from the under dial motionwork; the third mechanism released in a similar manner shortly after six o'clock with single barrel and vertical fly driving a pinned wheel to operate the Angelus sequence on a graduated pair of gongs; the fourth a musical mechanism released on the hour and playing a choice of twelve tunes via a 16.5 inch pinned cylinder on a 74 tooth comb, the cylinder mounted on a steel bed stamped with serial number 43418 with indirect chain winding for the large spring barrel opposing fly and controls for tune change/repeat, start/stop and continuous play/hour activation only connected via steel rods to brass pulls positioned to the underside edge of the case, all mounted on the backboard of a shallow box case alongside tune sheet inscribed No. 43418, 12 AIRES to upper margin over manuscript tune list including La fille de Madame Angot, Souvenie de Cock and Mandolinata, the lower margin inscribed Maison WURTEL, Passage Vivienne, 38 et 40, PARIS, the back panel also applied with two additional labels for MAISON WURTEL, E. PIERFORT Suc'r..., and GATTOLLAIT along with a modern brass plaque explaining the function of the plungers for the music mechanism.The image 63.5cm (25ins) by 79.5cm (31.25ins); the case 83cm (32.75ins) high, 99cm (39ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance:From the private collection of a professional sportsman and commentator. Maison Wurtel was founded by Guillaume-Ferdinand Wurtel in around 1837 when he advertised as working from 38-40 Passage Vivienne, Paris. Three years later he was listed in a trade directory as a horological maker and seller offering picture clocks as well as a supplier of concave glasses. In 1841 a magazine, 'La Presse', recommended 'La Maison Wurtel' to their readers informing them that they can buy watches, table clocks, picture clocks, music boxes, alarm clocks and 'objects of fantasy'. In 1856 they exhibited at the 'Exposition of Delepine of Paris' but unfortunately were positioned within the scientific instrument section to the bafflement of visitors. Maison Wurtel were known to have sourced their clock movements form Japy Freres and the musical mechanism within the present lot can be attributed to Auguste L'Epee of Saint-Suzanne, Doubs, France (who worked from 1839 until the end of the century). The Angelus mechanism is a particularly rare feature which traditionally served to accompany the recital of the Angelus prayer in Roman Catholicism. Condition Report: The clock, striking and angelus mechanisms are all in relatively clean original working condition with the various levers and detents present. The musical mechanism is also in relatively clean working condition with no visible losses to the teeth or noticeable corrosion issues. The clock was in use in the vendor's home when consigned however due to the nature of the item some adjustment may be required to ensure all the features operate as an when they should once the picture is hung securely on the wall. The canvas is in good condition with no visible tears or holes of noticeable repairs. The frame is in fine condition with good gilding throughout. The pine back box has some slight wear/bumps (most noticeable to the back corners) as well as other relatively minor age related faults - otherwise is in very good original condition.Clock is complete with pendulum and two winding keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS GORGE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKHENRI JACOT, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the inside of the frontplate numbered 89 over 7 1 1 to lower edge, the backplate stamped F.D. within an oval to the gong block, over H.J. parrot trademark and PARIS to centre and 8889 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and blued steel spade hands, the bevel-glazed brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over large top glass and channel-moulded uprights, the rear with pin-hinged bevel glazed door, on ogee-outline base.14cm (5.5ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Henri Jacot is recorded in 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 clean working condition having been recently cleaned/serviced and appears all-original with no visible alteration with or noticeable replacements. The dial appears free from any visible damage. The case is in fine condition with no visible damage/chips to the glasses other than a miniscule corner chip to the upper right-hand corner of the rear door glass. There is some overall light patchy oxidation to the brass.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 1171
Y A RARE BIEDERMEIER VIENNA ROSEWOOD MINIATURE 'DACHLUHR' WALL TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, VIENNA, CIRCA 1840 The four pillar single-weight driven movement with slightly tapered plates enclosing four-wheel train and deadbeat escapement, with fine-beat adjustment to crutch and regulated by decorative brass and steel rod pendulum with large diameter brass-faced lenticular bob reading against a fired enamel beat-scale applied to the lower edge of the case backboard, the 4.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands within repeating cartouche and bead cast brass bezel, the movement and dial supported within the case via keyhole slots to the backplate engaging with corresponding posts fitted to a brass plate applied to the veneered backboard, the exterior with rococo scroll carved and pierced crest applied to a platform upstand, over box line-edged canted cornice with wavy lower edge moulding and full-height rectangular two-panel glazed front door applied with stylised scroll carved capitals and ripple-moulded bases to the slender pilaster strip uprights, the sides with narrow glazed apertures, the base of stepped ogee form with panel to front over anthemion carved pendant. 73.5cm (29ins) high, 22cm (8.75ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement appears in good original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is advised before putting to use. The dial appears free from visible damage or restoration. The centre arbor pin-hole (for securing the minute hand and collet) is broken hence a pin and collet cannot be fitted, however as minute hand is a good push-fit and both hands appear to hold position this would probably not adversely affect the timepieces ability to show the time. The case is generally in very good condition with faults very much limited to very slight veneer shrinkage and a few tiny surface blemishes.Timepiece has pendulum (in good condition with only minor patchy discoloration), a crank winder and a weight (undamaged but with patchy oxidation/discolouration) but it is lacking the pulley from which the weight is hung, Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 1122
A FINE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS GORGE CASED REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT STAMPED FOR LOUIS-ALFRED BAVEAUX POSSIBLY FOR HENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1875-80The eight-day two train gong striking movement with frosted silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism planted between the plates at eleven o'clock sounding on the same gong, the backplate stamped with serial number 3028 to lower left-hand corner and the inside stamped with AB trademark over further indistinct number to lower margin, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and blued steel spade hands set within fine foliate scroll engraved rectangular mask enclosing circular conforming subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the engraved gilt brass gorge case with hinged lobed carrying handle over rectangular top glass within trailing scroll spandrel swag surround over foliate panel engraved bands to top mouldings and channel-moulded uprights, the rear with pin-hinged door over ogee-outline base further engraved with palmettes issuing foliate scrolls within a matted ground.13cm (5.125ins) high with handle down, 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. Louis-Alfred Baveaux is recorded by Leigh Extence as born in 1846 to Claude-Louis Napoleon Baveaux (born in Dieppe 1806) who is thought to have probably worked alongside Henry Jacot in the Saint-Nicholas-d'Aliermont workshops during the 1850's. Louis-Alfred Baveaux followed in his father's footsteps latterly supplying the Jacot family with blanc-roulant movements which mostly bore his initials 'AB' and a serial number to the inside of the frontplate. Baveaux no longer used the 'AB' stamp after 1883 presumably due to going into partnership with other members of his family; the business subsequently became 'Baveaux Freres' after Louis-Alfred's death in 1891. Details such as the vertical uprights to the handle together with the overall feel and quality of the present timepiece very much echoes Henri Jacot's 'house style' suggesting that it may have been finished in his workshops for retail in Paris. Henri Jacot is recorded by in 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 relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is free from visible damage as are the case glasses. The gilding is generally very good with only minor wear and some noticeable thinning to the high spots. Generally this clock is in excellent condition.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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AN AUSTRIAN ENGRAVED GILT BRASS GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK JOSEPH JESSNER, VIENNA, CIRCA 1840The rectangular thirty-hour quadruple going barrel movement striking the quarters on a coiled and sounding and sounding the hour every quarter on a second large gong, the going train with duplex escapement incorporating two escape wheels mounted next to each on the same arbor positioned between the plates, regulated by sprung monometallic balance set behind a pierced balance bridge with jewelled endstone applied to the upper margin of the backplate, the alarm with hammer pivoted towards the lower margin sounding on the smaller gong, the 2.5 inch wide rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and plain alarm setting hand over signature J. Jessner, in Wien to lower margin, the rectangular gilt brass case with repeat button and concealed hinged carrying handle to the fine rococo scroll engraved top surface, over slender canted upper mouldings incorporating rounded angles and repeating leaf bordered bevel-glazing hinge front panel, the sides engraved with further rococo scrollwork and the rear with shuttered winding holes, A/R regulation sector to centre and engraved Jos, Jessner in Wien to lower margin, on skirt base with floral trail decorated canted upper mouldings and rococo scroll engraved panels flanked by curved angles to each side over disc feet.13cm (5.125ins) high with handle down, 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep. Joseph Jessner is believed to have been working in Graz (Austria) in around 1806 before moving to Vienna becoming a Master clockmaker in 1814/15. In 1835 he became clockmaker to the Royal Austrian Court, a position which he held until 1848 (when he presumably died). Jessner was a fine maker with two high-precision regulators housed in the Wien Museum, Vienna. Condition Report: The movement is complete and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The going train is running, the quarter train is also working but is currently not counting correctly during normal running (but will when repeat is activated) hence requires adjustment. The hour train mainspring has gone hence it is not operational although the train itself appears to be sound. The spring for the alarm train has also gone; the mechanism otherwise looks fine although the hammer is detached. The dial appears to have been restored hence appears free form visible defects. The case is generally in very good original condition retaining original gilding albeit with overall edge rubbing and oxidation. The pointer for the regulation adjustment square to the backplate is missing.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A RARE FRENCH ROBERT-HOUDIN FIRST SERIES MYSTERY TIMEPIECE OR 'PENDULE MYSTERIEUSE'JEAN EUGENE ROBERT-HOUDIN, PARIS, CIRCA 1840The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking back-wound movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a pendulum swinging in front of the movement, the backplate with central pinwheel contrate take-off for the vertical arbor driving the dial motionwork above, together with visible strike detents and signed ROBERT HOUDIN, PARIS, contained within an ogee-shaped plinth-form case applied with a gilt mount cast with a putto within foliate scrollwork to fascia over skirt base with repeating lozenge cast cavetto top moulding and scallop shell centred scroll cast apron terminating with scroll volute side supports, the rear with fixed back panel incorporating regulation square over winding holes, the surmount cast as a fanciful chimera issuing a leafy scroll upright supporting the 3.5 inch white enamel Roman numeral dial from behind, with steel moon hands within repeating foliate scroll cast bezel, on original ebonised ogee-shaped plinth with leaf moulded skirt and cut with a slot to allow for the swing of a pendulum to top surface, (lacking pendulum).40cm (15.75ins) high, 18cm (7.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep at the plinth. Provenance:From the personal collection of the late Paul Daniels (1938-2016), magician, illusionist and television personality. Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin was born in Blois 1805 and trained a clockmaker under his father, Prosper Robert. In 1830 he married into the famous Houdin family of clockmakers hence added Houdin with a hyphen (after Robert) to his name. He moved to Paris and worked from 63 rue de Temple and, with a strong interest in illusion, he worked on developing a series of timepieces where the motion of the hands on the dial appear detached from any form of driving mechanism of movement. He first exhibited his timepieces at the 1839 French Industry and Universal Exhibition where he was awarded the first of many bronze, silver and gold medals obtained through successive exhibitions held in 1844, 1855 and 1859.During the 1840's Robert-Houdon's success was such that he was able to relocate to larger premises at 13 rue Vendome where he continued to develop his mystery timepieces as well as take an increasing interest in automata which he exhibited at the 1844 exhibition to great acclaim. In addition to being a talented and inventive maker of clocks and automata Robert-Houdin also had great stage presence. He opened his own conjuring theatre at 14 Galerie de Valois at the Palais Royal and, on 3rd July 1845, he premiered the first of his four 'Soirees Fantastiques' where he paraded a host of mechanical marvels that would respond to his voice, obeying the commands that spectators would suggest. His fame was such that in 1848 he travelled to London to perform at the St. James's Theatre, and also before Queen Victoria, who extended a personal invitation to have him perform at Buckingham Palace.During the 1850's Robert-Houdin developed an interest in electrical horology filing a patent for an electric master clock in 1855, as well as exhibiting alongside Maison Destouche at the Universal Exhibition that year. It is, however, Robert-Houdin's contribution to illusion and magic for which he is best remembered. He was the first illusionist to utilise technology in magic and is considered to be one of France's most famous magicians writing many books on the subject. After his death in 1871, is legacy is such, that he has by many, been considered the father of modern magic. The present lot belongs to Robert-Houdin's first series of mystery timepieces developed during the late 1830's with the illusion being the apparent lack of visible motive force for the dial. Condition Report: Movement is essentially in working condition as in the escapement will beat and the clock will sound the hour on the bell, however there is no pendulum present. The movement itself is a little discoloured/dirty hence a precautionary clean/service is advisable, and adjustment will probably be required. The drive to the dial is complete and working hence the hands move with the motion of the movement. The enamel dial panel appears to be in fine condition with no cracks or chips visible with the naked eye. The gilding has mellowed a little with some spots of discolouration/oxidation. The cast upright has some Verdigris within the patination and the sides (with patinated finish) have at some point been lacquered which is now breaking down resulting in unevenness within the finish. The rear panel for the movement may be a well-made replacement. Otherwise faults are essentially limited to patches of spotting/discolouration. The ebonised stand is in good condition with only light wear/rubbing and age-related degradation to the velvet top surface.There is no pendulum or key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 1096
A FINE GEORGE I/II GOLD VERGE QUARTER-REPEATING REPOUSSE PAIR-CASED POCKET WATCH THOMAS VERNON, LONDON, THE REPOUSSE OUTER CASE BY AUGUSTIN HECKEL, CIRCA 1725-30The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four columnar fronted pillars pinned through the backplate, stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm brass balance with Tompion type regulation, the quarter repeat-work operated via plunger to the suspension post sounding the hours followed by the quarters with a single pivoted hammer engaging with a bell fitted to the interior of the case, the backplate with fine symmetric foliate scroll pierced, chased and engraved balance cock with faceted diamond endstone and grotesque mask at the junction with conforming pierced broad wedge-shaped scroll engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Tho. Vernon, LONDON and numbered 280, with gilt brass dust cover similarly signed T: Vernon, LONDON and numbered 280, the slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and finely worked beetle and poker hands, the inner case with fine leafy strapwork pierced and engraved deep fretwork band interrupted by a grotesque mask at six o'clock opposing suspension post and bow at engraved with repeat serial number 280 at the base at twelve o'clock, the outer case repousse decorated with a Classical scene possibly depicting Aeneas Departing from Dido within repeating S-scroll surround adorned with figures emblematic of the four seasons at the quadrants with fine pieced foliate scroll fretwork panels between, the bezel with circumference pierced and engraved with four conforming into a matted ground adorned with symbols emblematic of the signs of the zodiac Libra, Sagittarius, Aries and Cancer, and with moulded collar to outer edge, the inner case makers mark WS only. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection. Purchased from Camerer Cuss and Company, London, 7th August 1974 for £1,400. Thomas Vernon is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in 1684, apprenticed to Charles Halstead in 1701 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1708. Vernon was made a Company Assistant in 1726 when he was noted as trading at the sign of the Ship in Fleet Street (believed to have been Charles Gretton's former premises); he died in 1731 and was buried at St. Dunstan's in the West on 14th October of that year. The repousse decoration to the outer case is signed for Augustin Heckel who was of born in Augsburg before coming to London sometime between 1715 and 1720. He set-up business as a watch case engraver, painter and draughtsman; considered one of the finest casemakers of the period he worked until circa 1770. Condition Report: Watch is in fine, clean, fully working condition with no visible evidence of any alteration or noticeable replacements. The gilding to the trains, backplate and fittings is in fine condition with next to no wear and minimal scratching. The dust cover is in fine original condition. The dial enamel has a series of light hairline cracks as well as two small areas of filling to the lower margin and a very small enamel loss next to the latch lever at six o'clock. The inner case is in fine condition with only minor indenting and other slight distortion to the fretwork band to the waist. The outer case is in good original condition but with some noticeable wear to the figural scene including a couple of 'pin prick' holes.Watch has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 1034
A CONTINENTAL SILVERED METAL AND ENAMEL FIGURAL MUSICAL AUTOMATON TABLE VESTA GROUPUNSIGNED, FRENCH OR SWISS, CIRCA 1900With musical movement playing two melodies in succession via a 1.25 inch pinned cylinder on a 30 tooth comb, set on a brass bed stamped 1128 and with wooden pulley line take-off to drive the automaton together with a wire start/stop plunger, set within a circular moulded ebonised plinth surmounted by a silvered white metal figure of a clown holding a stick perched with two lovebirds over a barrel, together with a drum and a figure of a dancing dog holding a ring with two further lovebirds in his mouth who rotates whilst the music is playing, in the foreground is an enamel-lidded vesta box decorated with a portrait of an 18th century style female, opening the lid activates the plunger for the music and automata, the underside of the base with indistinct oval paper label, on brass ball feet.21cm (8.25ins) high, 16.5cm (6.5ins) diameter. Provenance: From a Private Collection.
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A FINE GEORGE III ENGRAVED GOLD AND BASSE-TAILLE ENAMEL PAIR-CASED CYLINDER POCKET WATCH THOMAS MUDGE AND WILLIAM DUTTON, LONDON, 1773The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and cylinder escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine asymmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with faceted diamond endstone, herringbone bordered rim and grotesque mask at the junction with wedge-shaped leafy scroll engraved foot flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Tho: Mudge, W. Dutton, London and numbered 979, with gilt brass dust cover similarly signed Tho: Mudge, W. Dutton, London, with slightly later circular white enamel Arabic numeral dial with vertically aligned numerals and gold arrow hands, the inner case with suspension post with bow at twelve o'clock, the outer case engraved and parcel cobalt blue enamel decorated with floral spray within oval panel and tied-ribbon and leafy-spray inhabited surround within white heighted repeating lozenge outer border, with conforming border to bezel and bright-cut mouldings to circumference, marks for London 1773, maker PM possibly for Peter Mounier.The pillar plate 3.6cm (1.375ins) diameter; the outer case 4.8cm (1.875ins) diameter. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection. Purchased from Malcolm Gardner, Sevenoaks, 29th August 1967 for £265. Thomas Mudge was born in Exeter, Devon in 1717 and was apprenticed to George Graham before setting himself up in business at 151 Fleet Street, London in 1748. At around the time of the death of his former Master in 1751, Mudge was joined in partnership by a fellow former apprentice of Graham, William Dutton, who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1738 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1746.The business subsequently traded from 148 Fleet Street and Mudge, whilst in partnership with Dutton, rapidly acquired a reputation as one of England's outstanding watchmakers. In around 1755, if not earlier, Mudge invented the detached lever escapement, which he first applied to a clock, but when incorporated into a watch became the greatest single improvement ever applied to them.In 1765 Mudge published the book, Thoughts on the Means of Improving Watches, Particularly those for Use at Sea, and the following year, alongside Dutton, was elevated to Liveryman. In around 1771 Thomas Mudge retired to Plymouth in order to spend more time to pursue his development of a marine timekeeper. The first of these went on trial in 1774 where it performed superbly leading to an award of 500 guineas. Mudge went on to complete two others in 1779 in the continuing attempt to satisfy the increasingly difficult requirements set by the Board of Longitude. They were tested by the Astronomer Royal, Nevil Maskelyne, and declared as being unsatisfactory. There followed a controversy in which it was claimed that Maskelyne had not given them a fair trial. A similar controversy had arisen when John Harrison had been denied the full amount of the 1714 prize by the Board of Longitude. Eventually, in 1792, two years before his death, Mudge was awarded £2,500 by a Committee of the House of Commons who decided for Mudge and against the Board of Longitude, then headed by Sir Joseph Banks.In around 1775 Dutton took both his sons (Thomas and Matthew) into the business forming a second partnership of William Dutton and Sons however the name Mudge and Dutton was often still used (mainly for watches) up to around 1790. William Dutton died in 1794 leaving the business to be continued very much in his tradition by his sons Thomas and Matthew. The cylinder escapement was developed in around 1695 by Thomas Tompion and further refined by George Graham in 1726. This new escapement was perhaps the first developed exclusively for watch work and, as well as being a better rate keeper, the cylinder escapement also allowed movements to be made more compact (due to the escapement operating in one plane only). However, being a form of frictional rest escapement, the cylinder escapement was prone to relatively heavy rates of wear hence was less reliable than the verge (until hardened steel escape wheels and ruby cylinders were developed later in the 18th century).An essentially identical movement to the present lot, also by Mudge and Dutton (number 1207 dated to 1781) but retaining original dial and gold pair-cases and benefitting from single family ownership since new, was sold in these rooms on 6th October 2021 (lot 225) for £9,000 hammer. Peter Mounier was a specialist maker of engraved and enamelled watch cases who is believed to have worked form circa 1761. Condition Report: Movement is in fine original working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The gilding to the escapewheel appears to be mostly rubbed/cleaned off (hence perhaps could be a 'service replacement') otherwise gilding to wheelwork, backplate etc exhibits next to no wear/scratching. The dust cover is in very fine original condition. As catalogued the dial is a slightly later replacement (circa 1800) but is in fine condition with no visible damage. The inner case is in fine condition with no discernible denting or notable scratching. The outer case has some small losses to the enamel infill (most notably to the leafy spray infill to the left-hand side) and overall light wear. The clasp release button is worn/dented otherwise appears to be in fine original condition.Watch has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE GEORGE III WOODEN-DIALLED FUSEE WALL DIAL TIMEPIECE WITH PROVENANCE TO SOMERSET HOUSEJAMES TREGENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The four pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 14.5 inch circular cream painted wooden Roman numeral dial signed JAMES TREGENT, LONDON to centre and with pierced brass hands, set behind heavy hinged cast brass cavetto moulded glazed bezel, applied to the dial panel incorporating narrow complex moulded wooden surround fitted via pegs onto rear box case with door to the right hand side and pendulum access flap to the curved base; the side door applied with paper labels inscribed in ink 16580, J.(or I.)R.O. Somerset House, Room 141 Sub G. and 7533, 11-4-49., J.(or I.)R.O. Somerset House, Centre Block Room 141, Stamping Room, Repair 1-14 Dial Block.43cm (17ins) diameter, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. James Tregent is recorded in Britten, F.J. Old Clocks and Watches & Their Makers as a famous maker who worked in London from 35 Strand in 1775 and then at 29 Cranborne Street, Leicester Square by 1780. He was appointed an honorary fellow of the Clockmaker's Company in 1781 and became watchmaker to the Prince of Wales. Tregent and was intimate with Garrick, Sheridan and other notabilities of the theatre, Kelly refers to him as 'Mr. Tregent the celebrated French watch maker' and relates how Sheridan by attributing his proverbial unpunctuality to the lack of a timepiece obtained from Harris, proprietor of Covent Garden Theatre, a watch of Tregent's make. The Duke of Sussex paid him £400 for a repeater and alarm travelling watch; a bracket clock by him was in the in the Wetherfield collection, and another with Battersea enamel dial (possibly made by his brother the enameller Anthony Tregent) was in the Schreiber collection. James Tregent died in 1804. The present timepiece would have been made at around the same time as extensive building works at Somerset House (under James Wyatt who succeeded George Chambers in 1796) were coming to an end in 1801. It is tantalising to think that this timepiece was supplied for use in the building at around this time; indeed James Tregent would have been a suitable candidate for supplying a timepiece for use in such a prestigious location. A cursory search has not revealed the location of room 141 within the centre block, nor the meaning of 'J.R.O.'. However the reference to the 'Stamping Room' may indicate that the initials may actually be 'I.R.O' relating to the Inland revenue Office, and that the present timepiece may have been located in the room traditionally used for General Duty embossing/stamping. Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition, the train has been repinioned (no doubt to address wear from 200 years of constant use) but there is no visible evidence of any alteration from the original layout. The backplate has spare screw holes for a pendulum holdfast clip which is no longer present. The dial is in fine condition retaining pleasing old surface; the black numerals and signature has been carefully 'strengthened' and there is a horizontal shrinkage crack across the centre. The brass bezel is in good condition with sound hinge and retaining its lock. The wooden surround has some old age-related cracking. Shrinkage and few minor bumps and scuffs. The rear box case is in good original condition. Then curved base has a small veneer patch repair to the rear left hand corner; the flap also has a small veneer patch repair and s section of very slender cockbeading missing from the leading edge. Otherwise faults to the case are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age-related blemishes.Timepiece has a pendulum and a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A VERY FINE GEORGE I GOLD REPOUSSE PAIR-CASED POCKET WATCH WITH CYLINDER ESCAPEMENTGEORGE GRAHAM, LONDON, NUMBER 5438, 1732The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four Egyptian pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and cylinder escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine symmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with faceted diamond endstone, herringbone bordered canted rim and with wedge-shaped scroll engraved foot flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Geo: Graham, London and numbered 5438, with gilt brass dust cover similarly signed Geo. Graham, London, the slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and finely worked beetle and poker hands, the inner case with shuttered winding hole to rear cover and suspension post with bow at twelve o'clock, the outer case repousse decorated in the manner of George Moser with Diana the huntress seated within a woodland landscape with a hound within repeating S-scroll surround adorned with scallop shells at the quadrants within further scroll-bordered reserves alternating with floral panels, the bezel with circumference engraved with further scrolls into a matted ground and with moulded collar to outer edge, the inner case with marks for London 1732 maker IW for John Ward and stamped with repeat serial number 5438.The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins) diameter, the outer case 5cm (2ins) diameter. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection. Purchased from Malcolm Gardner, Sevenoaks, 29th August 1967 for £265. George Graham was born in around 1673 in Kirklinton, Cumberland, but by 1688 he had moved to London and entered into an apprenticeship with Henry Aske. Graham gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1695 and went to work for Thomas Tompion, whose niece, Elizabeth, he married at St. Mary le Bow in September 1704. After the Tompion's failed partnership with Edard Banger Graham was trusted to become his successor with the two makers entering into a formal a partnership in 1711. On Tompion's death in 1713 George Graham inherited the business 'on the corner of Water Lane in Fleet Street' and continued there until 1720 when he relocated to 'the Dial and One Crown' further up Fleet Street, nearer Fleet Bridge.George Graham maintained the same exacting standards as his former master and also continued the serial numbering system established in around 1680/81. In 1722 he served as Master of the Clockmakers' Company and went on to establish himself as one of the most important clockmakers of his generation. Amongst his achievements was the further development of the deadbeat escapement, invention of the mercury compensated pendulum and the cylinder watch escapement. As well as clocks and watches George Graham was also a highly accomplished maker of scientific instruments with perhaps his most famous creation being the planetarium made for Charles Boyle, Earl of Orrery. He also produced the great mural quadrant for Edmund Halley at Greenwich observatory, also a fine transit instrument and the zenith sector used by James Bradley in his discoveries. Through his observations in testing his very highly regarded compasses Graham also discovered the diurnal variation in the terrestrial magnetic field in 1722/23.George Graham also became an ardent supporter of John Harrison in the development of his marine chronometers to the extent that he forwarded an interest free private loan of £200 to Harrison to facilitate the building of H1. George Graham died in 1751 and was buried next to his former master in Westminster Abbey, leaving the business in the hands of a former apprentices, Samuel Barclay and Thomas Colley. George Graham's legacy is perhaps best reflected by the subsequent work of another former apprentice, Thomas Mudge, who went on to continue in the development of the marine chronometer after Harrison, and to invent the lever watch escapement. The cylinder escapement was developed in around 1695 by Thomas Tompion and further refined by George Graham in 1726. This new escapement was perhaps the first developed exclusively for watch work and, as well as being a better rate keeper, the cylinder escapement also allowed movements to be made more compact (due to the escapement operating in one plane only). However, being a form of frictional rest escapement, the cylinder escapement was prone to relatively heavy rates of wear hence was less reliable than the verge (until hardened steel escape wheels and ruby cylinders were developed later in the 18th century). George Graham's faith in this new design of escapement was such that he incorporated it into all of his watches from around 1725/6 (between serial numbers 5175 and 5182). The present lot is a fine relatively early example of a Graham cylinder watch in fine condition complete with finely worked heavy outer repousse case. Condition Report: The watch is in fine clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements however it is possible that the escapewheel and cylinder may be 'service' replacements. The mechanism retains its gilt finish with minimal wear and with other faults limited to a couple of small scratches to the backplate. The dust cover is in fine condition. The dial appears to be in perfect condition including the hands which are vey finely made. The inner case is in fine original condition with minimal wear and no discernible denting. The outer case has some slight wear to the high spots to the rear cover otherwise in in fine original condition.Gross weight 133g. Watch has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A VICTORIAN CAST IRON AND BRASS HOUR-STRIKING TURRET CLOCK MOVEMENTW.J. THOMPSON, ASHFORD, CIRCA 1870The decorative pierced break-arch frame incorporating fan-light design to upper section and decorative turned brass bushes to the pivot holes united by four double-screwed columnar pillars and a brass top beam enclosing four-wheel trains with six-spoke wheel crossings, internal rack striking mechanism now sounding on a small bell set above the train, maintaining power, and deadbeat escapement with adjustable pallets and fine beat crutch adjustment for regulation by long pendulum, the front with winding squares, twin vane fly and brass Arabic five-minute setting dial inscribed W.J THOMPSON, ASHFORD, the rear with wide-jaw pendulum suspension bracket, bevel-gear assembly, yoke and short dial take-off work now driving a six inch white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed G. KENT LTD, LONDON & LUTON to centre set on a post, along with motionwork, to the apex of the frame, with two sets of weights and lines and mounted on a later green painted wood display stand.The frame 51cm (20ins) high; total height (including stand, frame and dial), 204cm (85.75ins approx.) overall. William James Thompson is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2, as working in Ashford, Kent in 1874. George Kent Limited were manufacturers of specialist metering equipment who were first established at 199-201, High Holborn, London by George Kent. Initially traded as manufacturers and retailers of domestic equipment but expanded to produce early refrigerators and machinery such as knife sharpeners. In 1907 the business became a limited Company and set-up a factory in Luton the following year adding the manufacturing of specialist metering equipment to their diverse range of operations. During WWI the factory was re-purposed for the war effort and in 1921 the business merged with J. Blakeborough and Sons to form 'George Kent Ltd and J. Blakeborough and Sons Ltd'. The firm subsequently went on to acquire other related businesses (including Cambridge Instrument Co. in 1968) to become the largest British manufacturer of industrial Instruments. George Kent Limited were finally acquired by the Swiss conglomerate, Brown Boveri & Co., in 1974 with their various divisions subsequently re-organised and combined to create a series of leading specialist manufacturers in industrial, scientific and medical instrumentation.
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A WILLIAM IV/EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED 'GOSSAGE'S PATENT' REMOTE WATCH ALARMWILLIAM GOSSAGE, WARWICKSHIRE, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe circular three pillar movement with single spring barrel driving a gear train incorporating a pin-wheel for a single steel hammer to sound on a bell mounted within the inside of the case, the mechanism released via a spring pivoted detent engaging with a slot cut into a hoop-wheel at a pre-set time, the backplate stamped 296, the top with curved aperture revealing revolving white enamel Roman hour numeral setting dial over adjustment square and centre spring winding square, the lower margin applied with die-stamped relief oval plate inscribed W. GOSSAGE, PATENT around a Royal coat of arms, housed in a drum-shaped case with pierced and engraved repeating leaf design to the moulded circumference, the rear stamped with repeat serial number 296, with original black japanned drum-shaped travelling case applied with paper label titled DIRECTIONS FOR SETTING, Gossage's Patent Alarurum... to the interior of the lid.The case 8.2cm (3.25ins) diameter, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. William Gossage patented the design of the present lot in 1823 at the age of 24. He went onto to become a chemical engineer and founder of a soap-making business in Widnes Lancashire. He died in 1877 and his factory was subsequently acquired by Lever Brothers. The present alarm mechanism is operated by setting the alarm dial at the desired time calculated in hours ahead of the time on a watch. The winding arbor of the watch is then connected to the alarm dial setting square (via a squared pipe), and the watch is then left in position resting on top of the alarum. As the watch unwinds (as it runs) it turns the setting dial until the slot in the hoop wheel (within the mechanism connected directly to the setting dial) lines-up with the hammer release detent causing the alarm to sound.
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