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Los 1513

A set of six silver and vary coloured enamel coffee spoons, with black bean terminals to the handles, Birmingham 1955, cased, a set of six silver pastry forks, Sheffield 1899, with a later case and a set of six tea knives, with plated blades and with loaded silver handles, with a case.

Los 1551

A silver shaped rectangular hinge lidded trinket box, raised on three feet, Birmingham 1910, a set of six Victorian silver teaspoons, London 1873, a set of six silver rat tail pattern teaspoons, Sheffield 1904, a silver toddy ladle, with a twisted whalebone handle, a plated rectangular cigarette case, with blue enamel decoration and a quantity of further items, mostly plated flatware, combined weight of the two sets of silver spoons 290 gms.

Los 1568

A Victorian silver cream pail, London 1880, a silver and pale blue enamel three piece dressing set, two silver embossed pill boxes, a silver handled tooth brush, a nail file and nail buff, and two silver mounted brushes.

Los 1636

A set of twelve late Victorian pistol handled table knives in the George III style, mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1896, with stainless steel scimitar blades; and two sets of six George III pistol-handled table knives, circa 1780; a pair of modern Georgian style peppers; a modern three piece condiment set; a pair of Continental silver and enamel toadstool condiments, with English import marks; three French mustard pots, bearing spurious French marks, also genuine French marks and English import marks; a three piece christening set by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham, 1833, with carved mother of pearl handles; six George III/Victorian condiment spoons, a George IV stilton scoop with ivory handle, London 1827; an Edwardian serving spoon and fork in the 17th century Dutch style, London, 1903; a set of nine ice cream spades en suite, London, 1903; a matched set of six Georgian feather-edge teaspoons, London and Exeter; a set of six more by Hester Bateman, London 1782; four shell and scroll back Hanoverian pattern teaspoons, circa 176+0; a modern paper knife and bookmark en suite by Gerald Benney; a pair of sugar-tongs by Peter, Ann and William Bateman, London, 1805; a small spoon and fork by Georg Jensen; and two other items, weighable silver 59 oz.

Los 1689

A Russian rose diamond and white enameled egg shaped pendant locket, a Russian rose diamond and coloured gem set and blue enameled egg shaped pendant locket, opening to reveal a miniature icon and a Russian rose diamond and lilac coloured enamel egg shaped pendant locket, opening to reveal a miniature icon, with three display stands. 122

Los 1855

A silver and turquoise coloured enamel pendant brooch, designed as a bird with outspread wings, on a blue enameled ground within an oval border, Birmingham 1936, detailed ICA IONA A.R. with a neckchain. Illustrated

Los 2063

A French gilt cased carriage clock, early 20th century, with white enamel dial, subsidiary alarm dial and two train movement, with travel case and key, (a.f.), 13cm high.

Los 2070

A patinated spelter figural mantel clock, early 20th century, surmounted with classical figures over a gilt spelter and hardstone scroll base, centred with an enamel dial and with a brass two train movement, 55cm high.

Los 2074

A French brass cased drum carriage clock, late 19th century, the enamel dial indistinctly marked 'xxxxx Oxford St, London', with two train movement, (a.f.) 11.5cm high.

Los 2145

A brass cased carriage clock, early 20th century, with swing over handle, white enamel dial and two train movement, 12.5cm high (key).

Los 2147

A Victorian bronze mantel clock of Gothic architectural form, the enamel dial flanked by two storks, (a.f.), 38cm high.

Los 2177

Four vintage car badges, comprising; a yellow and chrome AA badge 'The Royal Automobile club and two Royal corps enamel badges, all with 'DESMO' bar attachments, (4).

Los 902

A group of Chinese and Japanese ceramics and works of art, 19th/20th century, comprising; a small Japanese Kutani baluster vase; a Satsuma baluster vase; an Imari small bowl; a Canton enamel snuff bottle painted with figure panels; a redware dragon moulded teapot and cover; a spinach jade teabowl and wood stand; a soapstone seal and a lavender jade small carving.

Los 939

A group of Chinese works of art, 19th/20th century, comprising; a circular cinnabar lacquer box and cover carved with figures in a landscape, 14cm.high; a rectangular cinnabar lacquer box and cover, carved with figures and a buffalo in a landscape, 14cm. wide; a pair of green quartz lion dogs, 13cm.high; a small silver and blue enamel bowl decorated with figures and animals, 5.5cm.high.; a pair of small leaf paintings, framed.

Los 356

A cased set of silver and enamel coffee spoons, as found

Los 406

A silver and enamel cigarette case with Royal Navy crown

Los 440

A lady's 14 carat gold and enamel hunter fob watch suspended from a turquoise bar brooch

Los 443

A tie pin with a rose diamond and enamel shell in original case

Los 102

"A George V silver Cigarette Box with Royal Yacht Squadron enamel insignia, Birmingham 1912, and another Cigarette Box, Birmingham 1913"

Los 123

"An 18th Century pair cased Pocket Watch the white enamel dial with roman numerals, the fusee movement with square pillars marked FD VIGNE LONDON in silver gilt case and gilt metal outer case, case width 47mm"

Los 127

"A Waltham half hunter Pocket Watch, the white enamel dial with arabic numerals and subsidiary dial in 9ct gold case"

Los 131

A 14ct gold cased Chronometer Pocket Watch the white enamel dial with arabic numerals and subsidiary dial by Eberhard and Co.

Los 134

"A Garrard spherical Pendant Watch, the champagne dial with arabic numerals in turquoise blue enamel case in original box"

Los 137

"An early 18th Century Pocket Watch with white enamel dial, chain driven fusee verge movement finely pierced and engraved balance cock and back plate, engraved Thos. Tompion, London No. 1866, shagreen decorated outer case. A/F"

Los 157

"Pair Gem set and Enamel Earrings each rub-over set brilliant-cut diamond within a frame of eight cabochons including emerald, sapphire, garnet, moonstone, outer frame of millegrain-set brilliant-cut diamonds in black enamel border"

Los 160

"A Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Bar Brooch the claw-set river pearl within frame of rose-cut diamonds on blue enamel in 18ct gold, two Bar Brooches set seed pearls and another"

Los 190

"An Elephant Brooch set seed pearls with enamel saddle and pink cabochon eye, 18mm x 28mm"

Los 204

"A Victorian Diamond and Enamel Ring claw-set old-cut diamond within blue enamel frame and outer embossed gold frame, inscription to inside of shank, ring size H 1/2"

Los 215

A pair gold Ear Pendants and pair of Peridot and Enamel Earrings both on screw fittings stamped 9ct

Los 241

"A Russian Diamond and Enamel Dragonfly Brooch millegrain-set eight-cut diamonds to body and wings above three coloured enamel, marks to leg, 53mm across"

Los 270

"A Citrine Dress Ring, claw-set large oval-cut stones, stamped 18ct, ring size F 1/2, a Victorian Diamond Ring claw-set old-cut stones in pierced mount decorated green enamel in 18ct gold, Chester 1858, ring size N and a 9ct gold Dress Ring set yellow stone, ring size N, A/F "

Los 274

Pair blue Enamel and Diamond Earrings each suspending enamel globe pavé-set old-cut diamond in star frame set rose-cut stones on screw fitting set four rose-cut diamonds

Los 279

"A Garnet and Diamond Butterfly Brooch the body set circular and pear-cut garnets and brilliant-cut diamonds pavé-set to wings in 9ct gold and a small rectangular Diamond, Enamel and Seed Pearl Lace Pin"

Los 283

"A Fox Mask Bar Brooch set rose-cut diamonds and ruby eyes, a Diamond and Seed Pearl Brooch and an Enamel and Seed Pearl Brooch A/F"

Los 301

"A silver simulated Bamboo hinged Bangle, a graduated Jade Bead Necklace, a graduated Coral Bead Necklace, a silver Watch Albert, a gold plated hinged Bangle, gilt metal Collarette, bead Necklaces, paste-set Pendant, enamel Brooch, large Brooch set purple paste, pair of steel Shoe Buckles, Dragonfly Brooch set marcasite etc"

Los 304

"An ornate gilt metal Locket set turquoise and amethyst, paste set Butterfly Brooch, two small Brooches, riviere Necklace set pink and white paste, two Garnet Bracelets A/F, two Dragonfly Brooches and a gilt metal enamel Bracelet set painted porcelain plaques A/F"

Los 317

"A 19th Century Russian silver and enamel rectangular Cigarette Case the top with pink feathered enamel within cream border and outer green leaf border, reverse engraved same pattern, Russian marks, 3.25in, approx 98.5gms"

Los 318

"A Russian silver, enamel and nephrite Paper Knife the vivid green enamel handle with leafage embossed silver mounts and lizard finial and nephrite blade, I.P. JOSEPH RAPPORORT, 9in, chip to blade"

Los 467

"An 18th Century Qianlong Teapot, Jug and matching Cup and Saucer, coloured enamel birds, butterflies and flowers "

Los 115

A gilt carriage clock, with enamel face in red leather casing case, a/f

Los 279

Two Canton teapots, a side plate, a Tibetan silver metal and enamel teapot, and three cloisonn‚ vases

Los 52

A heart shaped enamel box, with a lady within a landscape

Los 67

Six various small boxes, including a circular lacquer box, and an oval Georgian enamel patch box

Los 435

A 1920s black lacquered chinoiserie decorated mantel timepiece, having an Arabic enamel dial set cylinder movment. H.19.5cm W.15cm

Los 61

Charles Horner. A white metal and enamel set pendant of trefoil form, bears makers mark to verso, on a white metal chain.

Los 19

A French brass carriage clock with push-button repeat Margaine, Paris A French brass carriage clock with push-button repeat Margaine, Paris, circa 1900 The eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with A.M. beehive trademark for Margaine above number 8345 to lower left hand corner opposing oval stamp incorporating the initials C.V. to lower right, the circular white enamel dial with central stylised rosette, Arabic numeral cartouche chapter ring and blued steel spade hands set within a rectangular engine-turned silvered mask, the bevel glazed case with foliate cast hinged baton handle above complex moulded inverted breakfront cornice and slender reeded baluster corner uprights with Ionic capitals and leaf decorated collars to waist, on conforming complex two-tier moulded base incorporating integral squab feet, 17cm, (6.75ins) high excluding handle. The firm of Francois-Arsene Margaine are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as 'very famous' makers of carriage clocks working from Rue Beranger 22 and Rue Bondy 54, Paris from before 1869 until around 1914. They were awarded a Silver medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1889 and a Gold medal in 1900.

Los 21

A French lacquered brass bowfronted carriage clock with push-button repeat... A French lacquered brass bowfronted carriage clock with push-button repeat Retailed by A. Jack and Company, Cheltenham, Late 19th century The eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands and inscribed A. JACK & Co., CHELTENHAM to lower margin, the bevel-glazed bowfronted case with hinged scroll outline carrying handle above cavetto moulded cornice and reeded column uprights to angles, on moulded skirt base incorporating squat bracket feet with shaped apron between, 13.5cm (5.25ins) high excluding handle.

Los 22

A fine French lacquered brass miniature gorge cased grande sonnerie striking... A fine French lacquered brass miniature gorge cased grande sonnerie striking carriage clock with push-button repeat and alarm Retailed by Henry Capt succeeded by Louis Gallopin et Cie, Geneve, late 19th century The eight-day two train movement striking the hour on the larger of two gongs followed by ting-tang notation for the relevant quarter every fifteen minutes, with silver platform lever escapement, alarm sounding on the smaller gong and signed HENRY CAPT, L's GALLOPIN & CIE, SUCC'RS and numbered 8495 to backplate, the rectangular white enamel Arabic numeral dial with full repeat signature HENRY CAPT, Geneve, L's GALLOPIN & CIE, SUCC'RS to centre and blued steel hands above subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the Mignonette No. 3 sized lacquered brass bevel-glazed gorge case with hinged carrying handle and three position strike selection lever annotated GÞ Sonnerie/Silence/P'te Sonnerie to underside, 10cm (4ins) high excluding handle; with original leather covered outer travelling case. Henry Capt is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as a retailer of best quality French carriage clocks who had premises in both Paris (Rue d'Alger in 1850, Rue Scribe in 1870 and Rue de la Paix in 1880) and London (151 Regent Street). By 1893 the firm was in financial difficulty which lead to the Paris and Geneva operations being taken-on by Louis Gallopin et Cie and the London Premises passing to Martin & Co. The fact that the current clock is both signed for Capt and his successors suggests that it was supplied at around the time the business was being transferred to Louis Gallopin et Cie.

Los 25

A French champleve enamelled gilt brass four-glass mantel clock Retailed by... A French champleve enamelled gilt brass four-glass mantel clock Retailed by James Shoolbread and Company, London, late 19th century The circular eight-day gong striking movement with Brocot escapement regulated by decorative pendulum and stamped with oval A.1 trademark over serial number 5155 4 8 to backplate, the dial with puce and light blue enamelled rosette to centre within gilt chapter ring with Arabic cartouche numerals and inscribed JAS. SHOOLBRED & CO., MADE IN PARIS to inner edge, with pierced steel hands and conforming enamel bezel over pendulum centred with a matching enamel rosette to the lenticular bob, the frosted gilt bevel-glazed case with canted enamel moulding to top over cavetto cornice and enamelled caddy-moulded uprights, the base with futher cavetto moulding and canted enamel decorated apron, on turned feet, 27.5cm (10.75ins) high.

Los 27

A French gilt brass and champleve enamel mounted green onyx four-glass... A French gilt brass and champleve enamel mounted green onyx four-glass mantel clock garniture The movement by S. Marti and Cie, Paris, late 19th century The eight-day circular gong striking movement stamped with S. Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT 1889 roundel, oval A.1 trademark and numbers 4486, 5 and 2 to backplate and with polychrome enamelled gilt brass twin glass capsule mercury 'compensated' pendulum, the gilt dial with rosette decorated centre, Arabic cartouche numerals and steel hands within conforming enamelled bezel, the bevel-glazed case with humped onyx pediment applied with winged motif above leaf cast cornice and twin putto caryatid mounts incorporating sky and cobalt blue ground polychrome enamelled panels and moulded bases to the canted front angles, on skirt base with further band of enamel decoration forming the canted top moulding and generous foliate case squab feet, 34cm (13.5ins) high; with a pair of ovoid urn side pieces en suite, each with gilt flared neck applied with scroll cast lions mask side handles and on stepped skirt base incorporating canted polychrome enamelled band and foliate cast squab feet, 27cm (10.5ins) high.

Los 28

A French gilt brass and champleve enamelled mantel clock in the Louis XV... A French gilt brass and champleve enamelled mantel clock in the Louis XV taste Unsigned, circa 1900 The circular eight-day gong striking movement with stamped VINCENTI & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT roundel beneath vertically mounted platform lever escapement to backplate, the circular cream enamel Arabic numeral dial with concentric floral trail polychrome painted centre and scroll-pierced gilt hands set behind convex bevel glazed leaf cast hinged bezel, the waisted rococo scroll cast case with leafy surmount to the ogee-shaped upstand fronted with light blue ground polychrome enamelled foliate panel above further conforming infill decoration around dial and to front beneath within elaborate leafy scroll borders, the sides with enamelled cartouche panels within a matted ground, on integral pierced scroll feet with conforming apron between, 33.5cm (13.25ins) high.

Los 29

A French small Louis XV style boulle mantel clock Retailed by Potonie, Paris A French small Louis XV style boulle mantel clock Retailed by Potonie, Paris, mid to late 19th century The two train circular outside countweel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by sunburst mask bob pendulum, the backplate with Vincenti et Cie, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT roundel beneath stamped numbers 865, 4-4 and engraved retailer's signature M't Fin, Potonie, Paris , the circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial with repeat signature POTONIE, PARIS to centre and scroll pierced gilt hands within bead-cast hinged brass convex glazed bezel, the foliate engraved brass and red shell marquetry veneered waisted case with brass pineapple finial to the ogee shaped upstand above female mask crest to the leaf cast front panel enclosing dial and shaped glazed aperture revealing pendulum beneath, flanked by leafy scroll cast shoulder mounts over base with conforming mounts to knees and lobed compressed bun feet, 28.5cm (11.25ins) high.

Los 30

A French Louis XV style gilt brass mounted tortoishell mantel clock Retailed... A French Louis XV style gilt brass mounted tortoishell mantel clock Retailed by Maple and Company Limited, Paris, circa 1900 The circular eight-day gong striking movement stamped with indistinct manufacturers roundel beneath MAPLE & Co. LTD, MADE IN FRANCE, 63776 to backplate, the simulated thirteen piece circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with repeat signature MAPLE & Co. LTD. PARIS to centre and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with blued steel trident shaped hands within cast brass bevel glazed hinged bezel, the waisted case veneered in mottled red shell and applied with naturalistic rococo scroll cast openwork surmount to the ogee upstand over conforming crest and asymmetric foliate borders to fascia and rear angles, the rear with rectangular door within an ebonised surround, on generous scroll feet with applied apron mount between, 41cm (16ins) high.

Los 32

A French gilt and patinated bronze figural mounted white marble mantel clock... A French gilt and patinated bronze figural mounted white marble mantel clock in the Louis XVI taste The movement by Vincenti and Cie, Paris, late 19th century The circular eight-day two train outside countwheel bell striking movement with Brocot type pendulum regulation and stamped with Vincenti & Cie, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT roundel to backplate, the circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial with scroll cast and pierced gilt hands and Arabic five minutes to outer track set behind hinged leaf cast convex bevel glazed bezel, the case cast with recumbant male and female cherubs holding lovebirds above a fluted cavetto moulded breakfronted base with rounded ends applied with floral festoon swags and with repeating foliate scroll band flanked by rosettes to the front apron panel, on leaf cast gilt disc feet, 35.5cm (14ins) high. Provenance: Chapter Manor, South Cerney, Gloucestershire

Los 54

An impressive French Louis XVI style ormolu and white marble mantel clock... An impressive French Louis XVI style ormolu and white marble mantel clock Rollin, Paris, circa 1860 The rectangular eight-day two train bell striking movement with Brocot type pendulum regulation and stamped ROLLIN, A PARIS above serial number 409 to backplate, the 7 inch circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial with scroll cast and pierced gilt hands and Arabic five minutes to outer track set behind hinged leaf cast convex bevel glazed bezel, the case with fine oval vase surmount incorporating flambeau finial and fluted collar raised on rams mask monopodia supports with acanthus cast underside between, above rectangular plinth containing the movement with draped laurel trail over dial and recessed leafy scroll panel beneath flanked by generous fluted acanthus cast side scrolls applied with festoon swags, on stepped white marble breakfronted base incorporating substantial acanthus cast ogee moulding and on lobed compressed bun feet, 62cm (24.5ins) high.

Los 55

An impressive French Louis XIV style gilt brass mounted Boulle bracket clock... An impressive French Louis XIV style gilt brass mounted Boulle bracket clock Unsigned, second half of the 19th century The rectangular eight-day movement with Brocot type pendulum regulation and outside countwheel hour striking sounding on a bell within the superstructure of the case, the 7.5 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with griffin and squirrel inhabited symmetrical strapwork scroll engraved centre within chapter ring with enamel Roman hour numerals and rococo scroll cast borders and engraved Arabic five minutes to outer track, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with cast female mask centred cushion-topped ogee shaped upstand with pendant floral trail angle mounts flanked by two pairs of flambeau urn finials to the repeating panel cast concave-sided frieze, over cast break-arch cornice and conforming moulded glazed front door applied with mount modelled as Helios aboard his chariot drawn by a pair of horses with sunburst behind, within swept marquetry panel decorated surround flanked by projecting canted angles applied with classical male and female terms over scroll supports with female mask and foliate swag cast apron between, the sides of concave profile veneered with extensive marquetry panels centred with figural silhouettes and terminating at the rear with further figural terms over scroll supports, the integral stand of lobed form with recumbant equine mounts and rosette centred marquetry tile decorated top surface to table over conforming inlaid lambrequin panel flanked by continuous band of marquetry over drapery swag lower border to the undulating sides, on four acanthus carved toupe feet, 87.5cm (34.5ins) high.

Los 56

A fine French Louis XV ormolu mounted 'vernis Martin A fine French Louis XV ormolu mounted 'vernis Martin' bracket clock The dial signed for Guerbois, Paris, the case stamped for Jacques Dubois, Paris, mid 18th century The two train movement with four column-turned pillars pinned through the backplate, verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with silk suspension and outside countwheel hour striking sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 11 inch circular twenty-five piece enamel cartouche dial signed GUERBOIS, APARIS to the circular white enamel centre within blue on white Roman hour numerals and scroll cast gilt borders incorporating conforming Arabic five minute cartouche numerals to outer track, the waisted mid green painted case with generous scroll pierced surmount to the swept superstructure painted with sprays of roses between applied gilt scroll cast angle mounts above elaborate rococo crest and shaped glazed foliate-border cast door applied with bold leafy apron mount incorporating a recumbent Ho-Ho bird, within leafy trail painted surround applied with further scroll mounts to angles and with tall brass-edged inset arched windows within conforming painted field to sides, on four generous cast scroll feet with apron between, stamped IDUBOIS beside JME monogram to top beneath superstructure and JME twice again to rear, 97cm (38.25ins) high; with matching floral spray painted ogee-shaped wall bracket with shallow cavetto upstand to table above 'S' scroll cast frieze and rococo scroll mounts to apron and front angles over conforming cast pendant to base, 39cm (15.25ins) high; the clock and wall bracket 133.5cm (52.5ins) high overall. Guerbois of Paris appears not to be recorded as a clockmaker, Jacques Dubois on the other hand is recorded in Nicolay, Jean L'ART ET LA MANIERE DES MAITRES EBENISTES FRANCAIS AU XVIIIe SIECLE as an important ebeniste who was appointed Maitre in 1742. Jacques Dubois was born in 1694 and is believed to have trained under his half brother Noel Gerard during the 1720's-30's before qualifying as a Master at the relatively mature age of 48. Although Dubois appears not to have supplied pieces directly to the French Court he is known to have made pieces for minor Royalty such as Madame Elizabeth, Louis XV's daughter who married the Duke of Parma. Dubois is particularly well known for his contribution to the evolution of French rococo furniture as well as his striking use of marquetry veneers and lacquer finishes. He died in 1763 leaving a substantial inventory of workshop tools, furniture and clocks.

Los 57

A fine gilt brass giant carriage timepiece with original mahogany outer... A fine gilt brass giant carriage timepiece with original mahogany outer travelling case Arnold and Dent, London, circa 1830 The four pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power and fitted with large gilt platform underslung English lever escapement with split bimetallic balance applied with cylindrical compensating weights, the backplate with Slow/Fast regulation to the rear edge of the platform table above winding square and knurled knob labelled Set Hands over signature Arnold & Dent, LONDON to lower centre, the 3 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with repeat signature ARNOLD & DENT, LONDON to centre and blued steel moon hands set within rectangular gilt mask deeply chased and engraved with foliate scrolls and canted bezel surround, the substantial bevel-glazed gilt brass case with hinged double baluster turned handle and glazed escapement aperture to the canted edge sunken 'well top' within generous cavetto moulded outer cornice over rounded corner uprights and conforming cavetto moulded skirt base fitted with rounded squab feet, the rear glass sliding downwards to allow access for winding and setting and secured with a retaining clasp to baseplate, 19cm (7.5ins) high excluding handle; with original padded baize-lined mahogany outer travelling box with remnants of leather strap handle, 23.5cm (9.25ins) high overall. Edward John Dent was a talented horologist who at the age of 17 transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. John Roger Arnold was born in 1769, the son of the famous watch and chronometer maker John Arnold. He initially trained under his father and then Abraham Louis Breguet before, in 1787, going into partnership with his father. The firm of Arnold and Son subsequently became principal suppliers of early marine chronometers to the Royal Navy and lasted until the death of John Arnold senior in 1799. John Roger Arnold continued the business, in 1817 he was appointed Master of the Clockmakers' Company and in 1821 he was credited with the invention of the 'U' shaped compensated chronometer balance. In 1830 Arnold took Edward John Dent into partnership (after the unfortunate demise of his adopted son and likely successor); the partnership lasted ten years before being dissolved leaving Arnold to work alone until his death in 1843. The current lot can be directly compared to another example by Arnold and Dent (numbered 303) illustrated and discussed in Staeger, Hans 100 Years of Precision Timekeepers from John Arnold to Arnold & Frodsham, 1763-1862 , Pages 685-8. Staeger suggests that number 303 is possibly the earliest surviving carriage clock by Arnold and Dent, however it is probably appropriate to suggest that the current lot, being unnumbered, could be earlier. The distinctive sunken 'well top' design of the case is a form favoured by Dent which can also be seen on smaller models; a related case (containing Dent number 1302) is illustrated in Allix Charles and Bonnert, Peter Carriage Clocks, Their history and development on page 256, plate IX/22. The original mahogany outer travelling box is particularly noteworthy being a rare survivor in relatively good original condition.

Los 7

An Edwardian silver cased small aneroid portable desk barometer Unsigned An Edwardian silver cased small aneroid portable desk barometer Unsigned, 1908 The 2 inch circular white enamel register with concentric scale calibrated in barometeric inches divided into tenths and annotated with the usual weather observations set within a rotating convex glazed ogee bezel fitted with a steel recording pin, the cylindical case with frosted gilt finish to the interior of the hinged cover, marks for Chester 1908, diameter 5.8cm (2.25ins); with a Victorian silver cased aneroid pocket barometer with altimeter scale, unsigned, late 19th century, with 1.75 inch circular silvered register inscribed Compensated to centre within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches divided into twentieths and annotated with basic weather observations within rotating outer scale calibrated in feet from 0 to 10,000 and divided for 50 foot intervals, the pocket watch type case with suspension ring enclosing knurled crown for adjustment of the altimeter scale and engine turned decoration to rear, indistinct date mark, 5.8cm (1.87ins) diameter, (2).

Los 75

A fine William III gilt brass verge pocket watch movement Thomas Tompion and Edward Banger, London, number 3367 circa 1702  The gilt full plate single fusee verge movement  with four Egyptian pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and sprung three-arm steel balance, the backplate with fine scroll-bordered symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with female mask engraved detail at the junction with the conforming pierced broad foot flanked by silvered regulation disc with adjacent applied scroll pierced infill opposing signature   T. TOMPION, E. BANGER, LONDON   and indistinct engraved serial number  3367,   the pillar-plate stamped with feint repeat serial number behind the hour wheel, fitted with later Arabic numeral enamel dial (enamel with losses), the pillar-plate 39mm (1.5ins) diameter.  Thomas Tompion has often been referred to as the úther of English clock and watchmaking'. When considering the legacy of his work and influence on subsequent generations, such a compliment is justly deserved.  Born in Ickwell, Suffolk in 1639 Thomas Tompion appears to have developed an affinity for metalworking from his father, also named Thomas, who worked as a blacksmith. By 1670 Tompion had moved to London and was working in the clock and watchmaking trade. Although there is no record of his apprenticeship or whether he received any formal training prior to moving to London, he quickly became established and obtained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in late 1671.  His early clocks demonstrate a close working relationship with the Fromanteel, East and Knibb workshops. Around this time Tompion became friendly with eminent mathematicians and scientists such as Robert Hooke and Jonas Moore - perhaps the most progressive and inventive minds of the day. Such associations lead to Royal commissions, firstly from Charles II for whom Tompion is known to have made one of the earliest balance-spring watches in 1676 and later William III who ordered numerous clocks to furnish his various palaces throughout his reign.  As well as being an extremely talented artisan Tompion was also commercially minded, cleverly introducing serial numbering for his watches and clocks from around 1681/2. This, as well as maintaining a high degree of refinement in both the design and construction of his clocks and watches, ensured the highest level of exclusivity for clients purchasing from him.   In around 1701 Thomas Tompion took a former apprentice, Edward Banger, into partnership. Banger was originally apprenticed to Thomas Ashby in 1687 but was transferred over to Tompion and gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1695. He was clearly a talented maker (when considering the few examples signed by Banger alone) however a serious problem between him and his former master caused the partnership to come to an abrupt end in 1707-8 for reasons unknown. On Banger's departure Tompion reverted to working alone until he found confidence in George Graham who had been engaged as a journeyman for Tompion since 1696. Graham's character had already been given the seal of approval by Tompion who allowed him to marry his niece, Elizabeth, in 1704; however it still would be a few years before Tompion would take Graham into partnership which he eventually did in 1711. Thomas Tompion died in November 1713 leaving the business to George Graham who maintained the same exacting standards and became famous in his own right with notable achievements including the development of the deadbeat escapement for pendulum clocks and the cylinder escapement for watches. Edward Banger outlived Tompion by six years, his abilities as a highly skilled watchmaker are demonstrated within a fine jewelled movement dating to around ... [Please contact Auctioneer for full lot description]

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