A rare Queen Anne verge pocket watch movement Thomas Tompion and Edward Banger, number 275 circa 1707 The gilt full plate single fusee verge movement with three Egyptian pillars and additional brass and blued steel inverted baluster-turned 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 centred with a with female mask and with conforming pierced broad foot flanked by silvered regulation disc with adjacent applied scroll-pierced infill opposing signature THO. TOMPION, EDW. BANGER, LONDON above engraved serial number 275, (formerly with quarter repeat mechanism - now removed) the dial plate with engraved initials RE to edge and fitted with a white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and blued steel beetle-and-poker hands (enamel with losses), the pillar plate 39mm 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 abiliti... [Please contact Auctioneer for full lot description]
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A pair of Oriental Chinese silver, enamelled and gem-set nail guard brooch pins, circa 1910, the silver body composed of fine filigree wires overlaid with wide wires in delicate scrolls and tiny bead accents, applied with cloisonné enamel leaves and flowers in shades of lavender, turquoise and cobalt blue, centred with a line of bezel-set jadeite cabochons, the reverse has an applied tag stamped "silver" on the upper edge of the centre back seam, one gilted (2)
An open-faced enamelled pocket watch, Minimax, the textured gilt dial with black Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for seconds, the metal case chased with flower details, highlighted with blue enamel; a silver open-faced pocket watch, 935 standard, the textured dial applied with gilt Roman numerals, the case flat-chased with vacant cartouche within a decorative border; a brass open-faced pocket watch, the textured dial with black Arabic numerals, flat-chased with a vacant cartouche within a decorative floral border; and an open-faced pocket watch, the white enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, with glass case (4)
A Swiss made sterling silver Hebdomas style visible balance pocket watch, the round white enamel dial with blue guilloché enamelled telephone dial and white Roman numerals, with silver floral details, two subsidiary dials for date and day, signed "Mercantile Watch Co., Allisson, Swiss Made", the case with engine-turned decoration and vacant cartouche, the barrel signed "Spiral Brequet Levees Visible, 8 Jours, 8 Days, Swiss Made, Ancre, Qualite Superieure Garantie" along with the awards of various medals including Paris 1900, Milan 1916, Chicago 1902 and Geneve 1896, the case stamped with the serial number '843876'
A Victorian rosewood veneered work box with extensive inlaid squared mother of pearl lock escutcheon and further inlaid detail to the hinged lid, enclosing a blue velvet and leather lined fitted, partially detachable interior together with a Chinese made abacus in original packaging marked Made in the People's Republic of China, a pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases of bulbous form with elongated necks, the black ground with further decoration in shades of blue, red, yellow, green, etc
Two Japanese cloisonné enamel vases, Meiji/Taisho Period Each of tapered slender form, rising to a narrow trumpet neck, the first delicately enamelled with a succession of Japanese crane, reserved against a dark blue ground, 19cm high, the second depicting blooming blossom and peony trees, with further flowering spring flowers, reserved against a blue ground, signed to base, 19cm high. (2) (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: Egret Vase - impact fracture to base, with associated loss to the cracks, approx. 1cmx1cm in size, base has further small losses to the enamel, minor scratching to exterior sides Floral Vase - small areas of pitting to the enamel, minor scratching to exterior sides, scuffing and wear and scratching to base
A pair of Japanese ginbari cloisonné enamel vases, Taisho/Showa Period, in the manner of Ogasawara Shinzo Each of slender ovoid form, rising from a spreading circular base, the dark blue ground with vibrant green and red depictions of scaley three-clawed dragons in mirror image, amidst fire scrolls, 15cm high, (damages). (2) (illustrated)
A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, Meiji/Taisho Period The vase of baluster form, flanked by twin relief moulded shishi dragon handles, and extending to a flared neck, the body painted in rich gilt, copper-red and cobalt enamels, depicting baskets brimming with chrysanthemum sprays, reserved against a white crackle glaze ground, signed, 25cm high. CONDITION REPORT: Darkened crazing visible to the exterior glaze of the vase, overall minor loss to gilt and enamel, no visible signs of chips/cracks/restoration, discolouration to the underside of the footrim.
A pair of Chinese famille rose bottle vases, Iron-red Qianlong seal mark, probably Hongxian Period Each of the rounded bulbous bodies rising to a tapered slender neck, the body of each delicately enamelled with black and white birds perched is profusely blooming pink blossom trees, reserved against a white ground, 38cm high. (2) (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: First vase - loss to the gilt from the upper rim, wear to footrim, visible fritting throughout, minor wear/loss to enamel Second vase - extensive damage and restoration to entire neck of the vase, in need of professional restoration, glaze discolouration and imperfection throughout fritting, scuffing and wear to footrim, minor wear/loss to enamel.
A fine pair of Chinese Canton famille rose vases, Circa 1880-1910 Each of baluster form and terminating at an everted scalloped rim, painted with four blossom panels, the neck applied with relief moulded solid gilt twin shishi handles, with overhanging scalloped neck, the bulbous swollen body painted with corresponding scenes depicting ladies and subordinates before dignitaries, set within an interior and veranda setting, surrounded by borders with painted depictions of precious objects, fruiting branches and Buddhist emblems, 41cm high. (2) (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: First vase - small chip to the upper rim approx 1-2cm in size, shallow chip to footrim, approx 2cm in size, extensive loss to gilt at the handles and applied dragon designs, noticeable fritting, firing cracks and discolouration to interior neck, loss and wear to enamel and gilt throughout indicative of age. Second vase - hairline crack visible to underside of base, approx 8cm in length, extensive loss to gilt at relief handles and dragon area, small loss to enamel and gilt throughout, scuffing, wear and fritting to interior mouth of the neck.
An 18ct gold diamond and blue enamel fancy cluster ring The central oval blue enamel section set with tiny diamonds within a floral motif, to a border of collet set round brilliant cut diamond, to pierced shoulders and plain band, estimated total diamond weight 0.37ct, finger size M, 5.6 grams
A collection of Victorian mourning jewellery To include a brooch of circular form with central window revealing hairwork within a border of split pearls, to enamelled section and floral border, personal inscription to the reverse dated 1843. A jet oval pendant with central window displaying hair wire and pearl work design, with personal inscription dated 1880, to twist link chain and barrel clasp. A further Victorian brooch set with central star set seed pearl to black enamel work border. And to include a tortoise shell pique work brooch, of circular form with pique floral detail. (4)
A gold and blue enamel French Provincial ring, early 20th Century The ring depicting the cross of Loraine, and dated 1914-1915, with bifurcate shoulders and ribbed band, finger size K, 4.1gms. Together with a further ring with stamped 9ct oval shield head depicting the initial S (in poor condition) (2).
An exquisite gold, enamel and diamond ornament, in the form of a hummingbird, late 19th Century The bird with fine guilloche enamel detailing depicting feathers to wings and tail, highlighted with old mine cut diamonds, probably adapted from a larger piece of jewellery and could easily be incorporated into a brooch or other modern jewellery ornament, approx. 4cm wide.
A large Japanese Imari charger, circa 1800 Of circular form, with central roundels filled with birds perched of budding lotus plants, encircled by two fan shaped reserves, depicting qilin in fenced garden and chrysanthemum sprays in iron-red reserved against an underglazed blue diaper work ground, detailed throughout in gilt, 56.5cm. (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: No visible signs of cracks, chips, restoration, the charger has a plate damage, which has caused some wear and discolouration to the points where it touches the rim, this has not been removed, extensive loss and wear to the gilt and enamel, noticeable fritting.
A pair of Chinese cloisonné bottle vases, 19th Century The elongated globular body, rising to a tapered neck and flat rim, all reserved on a rich turquoise ground and brightly enamelled in iron-red, yellow, blue, and green depicting stylised lotus blooms and sprays borne on dense scrolling leafy stems, all below a floral band at the rim and above borders of lappets CONDITION REPORT: Noticeable pitting throughout, small dents to lower footrim of each, discolouration and wear indicative of age, to the interior and upper rim, small losses to enamel, however no structural or impact damage.
A George V enamel Post Office letter box sign Detailed in black lettering to the white ground 'Letters containing coin, paper money or jewellery should not be posted in this box, but should be registered', some damage, approx. 36x31cm. CONDITION REPORT: Chipping to enamel around edge of sign and centre, otherwise good.
A late 19th Century champlevé enamel gilt metal desk stand in the French taste The centre panel decorated with a signed painted vignette depicting a classical maiden and cherub, fitted with two pedestal ink stands with hinged lids and pen rack, between foliate cast borders, raised on shaped bracket feet, width approx 32cm. (illustrated)
Two 18th Century Bilston enamel candlesticks, circa 1760 The larger with detachable drip pan, knopped stem and dome wavy edge base, painted with polychrome floral sprays, some damage, approx 28.5cm high, the smaller with rigid drip pan, knopped stem and domed circular base, similar decoration, some damage, height approx 18cm. (2) (illustrated)
A Japanese charger, late Meiji/Taisho Period Of circular form, the shallow well painted in underglazed blue and overglazed copper red and gilt, the central roundel filled with stylised peacock set with diaper work and traditional scroll borders, encircled by fan shaped panels and narrative design of bijin walking in gardens and birds in flight, 40cm diam. CONDITION REPORT: Please note the dish is attached with a hanger, visible discolouration and possible wear to underneath the hanger where it holds the rim, minor loss and wear to enamel and gilt, fritting, minor scratching to interior well
A collection of Masonic regalia, early to mid 20th Century Comprising a fine quality black and silver embroidered collar, the lower section with twin headed eagle and no. 32, with silver and enamel jewel, a further fine quality collar, further smaller collars with double headed eagle jewels, further sashes and aprons, together with a leather suitcase.
A cased silver gilt and enamel Cheshire past masters jewel By G. Kenning & Son, in original case of issue, a frosted silver 1919 World War I peace jewel (see Trevor Harris The Medals and Jewels of British Freemasonry no. 230), further silver gilt and enamel jewels to include Kings Friends Lodge 1795, Lodge of Unity no. 321, Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 1935, further stewards and jubilee jewels and further gilt metal examples. (16)
A silver gilt and enamel Staffordshire past masters jewel A silver gilt and enamel Kings Friend Lodge 1793 breast jewel, lodge no.293, a cased silver and opaque mother of pearl mark members jewel, stewards silver gilt and enamel Royal Masonic benevolent institution dated 1925 jewel, knight of St John jewel, etc. (8)
A silver gilt and enamel Cheshire Masonic Benevolent Institution Jewel The ribbon with stewards badge dated 1893 (see Trevor Harris The Medals and Jewels of British Freemasonry no. 307), a regulation pattern centenary jewel for the Kings Friends Lodge no. 293, silver gilt and enamel Cheshire Masonic charity stewards jewel dated 1913, further silver gilt and enamel jewels to include the Royal Masonic Institution for girls dated 1937, R.M.I boys stewards jewels dated 1885, a group of five miniature jewels, further gilt metal examples etc. (18)
A cased late 19th Century silver gilt and enamel past masters jewel In the form of dividers with enamel cross and eagle, by Kenning London, a cased stewards benevolent jewel dated 1885, a cased silver gilt royal arch chapter jewel, further cased pentacle shaped jewel etc, also a leather cased apron, all these medals originally belong to brother W. Prince of the lodge of Egypt no. 311 and lodge 293. (6) (illustrated)
A Masonic silver gilt and enamel Tarporley Lodge founders Jewel Dated 1933 no. 5431, a silver 1930 Royal Masonic hospital jewel (see Trevor Harris The Medals and Jewels of British Freemasonry no. 346), silver gilt Kings Friend Lodge 1793, a gilt metal and enamel Cheshire past masters jewel, further gilt metal and enamel jewels. (12)
Masonic Bethel Rose Croix Chapter no. 290 jewel In silver gilt and enamel, presented to brother James Maden in 1942, a 1921 silver enamel East Lancashire Masonic benevolent institute jewel (see Trevor Harris The Medals and Jewels of British Freemasonry no. 336), two silver and opaque mark members jewels, further gilt metal and enamel jewels. (19)
Masonic Provincial Charity breast Jewel In silver gilt with 9ct gold hallmarked band, inscription Brother A.H. Butterworth served as steward to R.M.I.B. 1946 R.M.B. 11960, a cased silver gilt and enamel jewel for the Bethel Rose Croix chapter 290, awarded to Harry Howarth 1936, a gilt metal lodge officers jewel in the form of a pair of dividers, two silver and opaque mark members jewels, silver royal arch chapter jewel, East Lancashire Masonic Benevolent Fund institution stewards jewel dated 1925, further gilt metal jewels etc. (11)
A Masonic silver gilt and enamel past masters jewel By G. Kenning & Son, decorated with a red enamel rose, a red enamel cross and an eagle, original case of issue, a silver gilt and enamel Royal Masonic Institution for girls jewels dated 1934, a silver gilt and enamel centenary jewel dated 2010, two silver and opaque mark members jewels, past masters gilt and enamel East Lancashire jewel, collection of embroidered apron badges for the Lancashire Eastern Division etc. (16)
A collection of hallmarked silver and enamel Masonic jewels, late 19th/early 20th Century Masonic million memorial fund jewel (these jewels were awarded to lodge members who presented ten guineas or more to the fund, see Harris Medals and Jewels of British Freemasonry no. 231), two Queen Victoria diamond jubilee jewels by Kenning of London (see Harris The Medals and Jewels of British Freemasonry no. 218A), two royal arch chapter jewels, further jewels to include consecrating officers, the founders, installing masters and stewards etc, total silver and enamel weight approx. 10oz, also some gilt and enamel jewels.
A collection of silver and enamel Masonic jewels, late 19th/early 20th Century Masonic million memorial fund jewel (these jewels were given to lodge members who presented donations of ten guineas or more for the fund, see Harris The Medals and Jewels of British Freemasonry no. 231), Queen Victoria diamond jubilee jewel dated 1897 (see Harris The Medals and Jewels of British Freemasonry no. 218A), a gratitude jewel dated 1925, further silver gilt and enamel jewels to include consecrating officer, stewards, royal arch jewels etc, total silver and enamel weight approx. 7oz, also further gilt metal and enamel jewels.
A fine quality Art Deco silver guilloche enamel pocket watch, 1928 The manual wind Juveina pocket watch with gold tone and cream stylised Arabic dial with outer minute track, the twin fold opening cover marked Juveina with Swiss marks for 925 silver and no. 65418, the outer case with fine pink guilloche enamel, with import marks for London 1928, approx 5.5cm wide.
A hallmarked silver fusee movement pocket watch, London 1849 Having a white Roman enamel dial with outer minute track, fusee movement signed Sept Miles, Ludgate Street, London and no. 2675, inner and outer covers hallmarked for London 1849, lacking duty mark, presented in velvet lined easel back case with extensive hallmarked silver repousse cover to front.
Superb quality Russian silver and enamel circular charger, Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov, Russian Silversmith Finely chased with scrolls surrounding four enamel tear drop shaped enamel cartouches, two having engine turned decoration depicting machinery, the further two inscribed with verses to congratulate and thank with the highest respect. This piece was presented to Mr John Jones a valued and esteemed colleague in remembrance of the 25 anniversary of Bryansk Ironworks, and 23 years service, each roundel surrounding the central engine turned panel depicting a figure beside a B & S Massey of Manchester steam hammer, diameter 44cm. NB: This piece comes complete with provenance, copies of letters and facsimile photographs of the Bryansk Ironworks Russia. (illustrated)
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