A FRENCH/SWISS LAQUERED BRASS GORGE CASED CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARML'EPEE, DELEMONT, JURA, SWITZERLAND, LATE 20th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the inside of the frontplate stamped with serial number 00001169, the backplate with alarm to upper left and stamped with circular L'Epee, 1889 crossed swords trademark to centre over MADE IN FRANCE, 11 ELEVEN JEWELS UNADJ. to lower margin, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track over subsidiary alarm setting dial flanked by further day-of-the-week and date-of-the-month dials, the bevel-glazed gorge case with hinged carrying handle over full-width top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail, channel-moulded uprights, and pin-hinged door to rear, on ogee-outline base.15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition however a gentle clean/service is advisable. The dial is free from visible damage/faults however there is some general dust ingress. Faults to the case are limited to a corner chip to the rear left of the top glass and slight oxidation to the top mouldings otherwise case is in fine condition.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FRENCH LOUIS STYLE BRASS MOUNTED INLAID BURR WALNUT MINIATURE LONGCASE MANTEL CLOCK UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 655, the 3 inch circular cream enamel dial with simulated segmented Roman cartouche numerals and generous Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll-shaped steel hands set behind a hinged moulded cast-brass convex bevel-glazed bezel, the case with cast cockerel surmount to the concave-sided upstand applied to the drum housing the movement, the front with rocaille scroll cast mount enveloping the dial over concave fronted ogee-shaped support decorated with marquetry foliate trail to fascia flanked by acanthus angle mounts, the trunk of slightly bombe-waisted form with brass concave throat moulding over stylised rococo urn and floral scroll inlaid decoration within a scroll-cast applied border to front, flanked by conforming acanthus angle mounts, the burr-veneered sides with further mounts to back edges, the flush rear also burr-veneered and incorporating hinged glazed bezel behind the movement, the serpentine-shaped skirt base with brass ogee top moulding over floral cast swag mount to front flanked by leaf cast decoration to the projecting canted angles, on rococo scroll cast bracket feet.54cm (21.25ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is not presently running; the platform is a little loose and the mechanism is generally somewhat dirty/gummed-up hence will require a clean and overhaul and possible attention/renewal of the platform. The strike mechanism is working however the bell hammer is currently detached (but is present with the clock). The backplate has a small filled section just beneath the platform suggesting the the movement was originally designed to have a pendulum and then modified for a platform escapement - this was most likely done at the time the clock was made. The dial has very slight enamel chipping to the left hand winding hole and a small edge crack at six o'clock; both of these are only visible on closer examination (hence are not disfiguring). The case is generally in fine condition although the mounts have at some time been cleaned with metal polish hence much of the original gilding is either gone or in now very thin. The veneers are free from notable defects other than a few light historic bumps and scuffs; they are of fine quality and good mellow colour.Clock is complete with a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY ELECTROMAGNETIC BALANCE MANTEL TIMEPIECE EUREKA CLOCK COMPANY LIMITED, EARLY 20th CENTURY The movement with large diameter sprung split bimetallic balance applied with timing weights to circumference and with transverse electromagnetic impulse coil to centre oscillating against a sprung detent contact breaker and cam operating a lever and ratchet shunt for the motionwork, the rear with glazed ball bearing pivot, the front with conforming pivot and visible motionwork over FAST/SLOW adjustment scale inscribed EUREKA, CLOCK Co. LTD. LONDON, PAT. No. 14614-1906, No. 4544 over MADE IN ENGLAND, the dial with 4.5 inch cream enamel chapter ring with vertically orientated numerals and steel spade hands, set behind hinged convex bevel glazed cast brass moulded bezel, the 'Sheraton' balloon-shaped case with oval conch-shell inlaid patera to the outswept front beneath the dial within double-line edged crossbanded borders to fascia, the rear with circular brass friction-fitting cover for the movement over rectangular door revealing a battery cell compartment, on line bordered out swept skirt base with integral splayed bracket feet.37cm (14.5ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. The Eureka mantel timepiece was invented by Timothy Bernard Powers of New York shortly after 1900 and Patented in 1906. It is thought that around 10,000 were made by the Eureka Clock Company, London before their demise in 1914. The design of the balance is such that a constant voltage (of 1.5 volts) is required to ensure consistency in the amplitude of oscillation. Unfortunately early 20th century battery technology struggled to deliver a suitably stable output hence such timepieces acquired a reputation for poor timekeeping. Nowadays, once correctly set-up, good timekeeping can be achieved through use of modern cells which provide a much more consistent voltage output. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in original unrestored condition. The original cloth-bound wires are in place for the battery. We do not have an appropriate power source so are unable to test whether the timepiece will run when powered-up, however there is no visible evidence to suggest that it won't. The chapter ring has hairline cracks to the enamel through the 7 numeral otherwise dial is in good original condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable defect being a slight surface scuff to the rear - towards the edge just beneath brass rear cover (original brass press-on cover for the movement is present). Faults are otherwise limited to very slight bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARMGAY LAMAILLE AND COMPANY, PARIS, CIRCA 1890The eight-day two train gong striking movement with later frosted gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate with alarm mechanism to upper left and stamped with oval panel inscribed PATENT SURETY ROLLER to centre over oval G L trademark and serial number 3847 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial indistinctly inscribed T. GAU..T, MELBOURNE to centre, with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass, cavetto cornice and caddy-moulded corner uprights, the rear with pin-hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles; with a small brass carriage timepiece, Matthew Norman, recent, in a gilt tooled faux leather book-form presentation case with paperwork, (2).The principal clock 14.5ins (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8cm (3.25ins) deep. The firm of Gay, Lamaille and Company and their patent for the 'surety roller' is discussed by Thomas R. Wotruba in his article The story behind 'PATENT SURETY ROLLER' stamped on carriage clocks published in ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY June 2019 (pages 239-47). Wotruba describes how the Patent Surety Roller (a mechanism which prevents the strike star wheel from accidentally jumping out-of-sync whilst the clock is being transported) was invented by Moritz Immisch for which he received a brevet in 1879. The patent was subsequently secured by Messrs Gay, Lamaille and Company of Paris and London. One of the firm's founders, Emile Gay(e), is recorded as working at 20 Red Lion Square, London in 1861 before going into partnership with a clockmaker named Vicarino and setting up operations at 5 rue Beranger, Paris. In around 1877-78 George Lamaille replaced Vicarino forming Gay, Lamaille and Company who through their strong connections with London supplied many of the leading English retailers such as Dent, Frodsham and Lund & Blockley during the latter years of the 19th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition although the strike is currently an hour out-of-sync (sounds one hour behind). As catalogued the escapement platform is a replacement otherwise movement appears free from visible alteration or noticeable replacements. Dial has some light hairline cracks to the upper left-hand corner (only visible on close examination from oblique angle looking up into the corner behind the bevel of the glass) otherwise dial is in fine condition. Case has a small corner chip to the lower right-hand corner of the rear door glass otherwise case is in good original condition albeit with patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the gilding.Clock has a winding key.The Matthew Norman timepiece has overall discolouration/tarnishing to the case otherwise is in essentially unused but working condition. The original key is also present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKRAINGO FRERES, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped with RAINGO FRERES, Paris roundel beneath serial number 1328, the circular slightly convex blue-on white enamel Roman numeral dial signed RAINGO F'RES, A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll pierced gilt hands set behind hinged convex bevel-glazed cavetto moulded cast brass bezel, the rectangular case with oval urn surmount issuing twin leafy scroll side handles over laurel cast top moulding, the front with basket-of-flowers centred scroll cast mount beneath the dial and leafy sprays to upper quadrants flanked by bead decorated angles, the sides with generous gilt acanthus draped scrolls and the rear with hinged glazed movement aperture, the breakfronted skirt base applied with interlaced foliate scroll cast mount flanked by rosettes to front and conforming mounts to sides, on bead cast disc feet.30cm (11.75ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. The firm of Raingo Freres was founded in 1813 by the Belgian Zacharie Joseph Raingo. He was born in 1775, lived in Tournai and worked in Ghent before moving to Paris in 1813. By 1834 the company was being run by his four sons who received an honourable mention in an exhibition in Paris that year. While the Raingo brothers were first recognized as clockmakers, in 1841 they added bronzes and furnishings to their products. Known for the quality of their ormolu (gold plating), by 1860, Raingo Freres had supplied clocks, bronzes to Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenia, examples of which are now in the collection of The Louvre. In 1862 the company exhibited at the International Exhibition in London followed by the world exhibitions of 1867, 1878 and 1889 where several medals were awarded including a gold medal in 1898. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is free from any visible faults or restoration. The case is in very good original clean condition with good even gilding throughout and minimal edge wear to the marble.Generally a fine clock essentially in 'take home'/retail condition and in complete with pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH MINIATURE LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRASS MOUNTED CARARA MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURERETAILED BY SIR JOHN BENNETT LIMITED, LONDON, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day single going barrel movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate numbered 1421 to upper left and stamped MADE IN FRANCE to lower margin, the 2.125 inch circular convex white enamel dial inscribed SIR JOHN BENNETT LTD, LONDON to centre within concentric repeating floral swags framing the vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals, with Arabic fifteen minutes to the outer minute track and scroll pierced gilt brass hands set behind a crisply moulded hinged cast gilt brass convex bevel-glazed bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with central gilt foliate bud finial to the stepped cavetto moulded upstand over front applied with rosettes to upper angles over floral swag apron mount, the sides with oval leafy rosettes, on cavetto moulded skirt base applied with further gilt ribbon-tied mount to front; the side pieces formed as dwarf candlesticks with gilt brass spiral fluted leaf cast sconces over fluted column pedestals set on gilt bead decorated square bases, (3).The clock 21cm (8.25ins) high, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep; the candlesticks 11cm (4.25ins) high, 6cm (2.375ins) square. The firm of watchmakers and retailers of luxury goods, Sir John Bennett Limited, was established by John Bennett at 65 Cheapside, London in 1846. Sir John Bennett was a colourful character who became involved in machinations of the City of London Corporation serving as 'Sheriff of London and Middlesex' in 1871 and 'Lord Lieutenant of London' in 1872. He died in 1897 leaving the business in the hands of his successors trading as 'Sir John Bennett Limited', which continued well into the 20th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case has some light edge wear/chipping to the marble and a few spots of slight discolouration but is free from visible cracks; the base has probably been re-set, mounts are in fine condition. One candlestick has a noticeable chip to the top of one of the corners at the base and well as a re-attached chip to the lower corner to the other side (not particularly noticeable) otherwise faults are limited to very slight wear/edge chipping.Garniture is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE VICTORIAN GILT BRASS GIANT CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE WITH ORIGINAL TRAVELLING CASEEDWARD WHITE, LONDON, NO. 691, CIRCA 1875The four columnar pillar eight-day single chain fusee back-wound movement with Harrison's maintaining power and Earnshaw-type spring detent chronometer escapement regulated by helical sprung split bimetallic balance incorporating screw timing weights to rim, set on a spotted horizontal platform within the plates towards the upper margin incorporating diamond endstone to the balance cock, the backplate with central aperture revealing the balance to upper margin over winding and hand-setting squares and engraved signature E. White, 20 Cockspur St., London, 691 to centre, the 3 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary running seconds hand at twelve o'clock and signed E. WHITE, 20 COCKSPUR S'T., LONDON to centre, with blued spade steel hands and set within a fine engine-turned gilt rectangular gilt mask framed by a canted bezel surround, the heavy thickly bevel-glazed frosted gilt brass case with hinged reeded baton-centred scroll-ended handle over rectangular top glass, inverted ogee cornice, and rounded uprights to angles, the rear with lift-out panel secured via a screw released via the winding key from beneath and with shuttered holes annotated with direction of wind arrow to the left and labelled SET HANDS to the right, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles, with original tooled black/green Morocco leather covered travelling case opening to reveal a deep green velvet lined interior incorporating dial aperture slide to the front. The timepiece 19.5cm (7.75ins) high with handle down, 13.3cm (5.25ins) wide, 10.8cm (4.25ins) deep; the travelling case 23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance:The present lot was sold at Christies King Street, London, sale of IMPORTANT CLOCKS AND MARINE CHRONOMETERS 6th December 2006 (lot 39) for £12,000 hammer where it was noted that the timepiece had been acquired from Garrards, London, in 1996. Subsequently purchased by the vendor from Anthony Woodburn. Edward White was a chronometer and carriage clock maker who operated from premises at 20 Cockspur Street, Pall Mall London from 1861 to 1890. He was a former workman for Dent and exhibited at the 1862 Exhibition taking a four-page advertisement in the catalogue. An essentially identical timepiece to the present lot (number 837) is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS pages 320-21 (Figures 21-23 a., b., c.). A chronometer carriage clock by Dent, housed in a near-identical case, is also illustrated on page 319 (Figure 21-22 a). Roberts notes that the similarities between the examples signed by both E. White and Dent are such that 'it would seem more than a little likely that they were made by the same hand'. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Dial is free from visible damage or restoration; the mask is in fine condition with faults limited to a very small surface blemish towards the lower margin. The case is in fine original condition with no visible chips to any of the glasses and good strong original fire-gilt finish exhibiting only very slight edge rubbing, The rear has some very slight surface denting to the upper moulding at the centre otherwise faults are very much limited to a few tiny surface blemishes. The travelling case is in good sound original condition but with some losses to the covering mostly to the lower rear corners. The leather strap is no longer present. The interior has some tears to the silk velvet lining and the lock now works with a standard type key (not a Bramah key).Timepiece is generally in near 'retail condition' and is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE GEORGE III GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT AND CENTRE SECONDS JOHN PYKE, LONDON, LATE 18th CENTURYThe gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block, stop/start lever near nine o'clock 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 and oriental male mask at the junction with wedge-shaped matted-ground relief engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent conforming applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Jn'o Pyke, London and serial number 2114, with gilt brass dust cover signed Jn'o Pyke, Watch-Maker, to his, ROY'L-HIGHNESS, the, PR of Wales along with the serial number, the slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with winding square to centre, Arabic five minutes to outer track and sculpted steel beetle-and-poker minute and hour hands and conforming centre seconds hand, the gold consular case applied with suspension post and bow at twelve o'clock and with slot for the stop/start lever near nine o'clock, hallmarks indistinct, makers possibly R.P.The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins approx.) diameter; the inner case 5cm (2ins) diameter. John Pyke is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as 'clock and watchmaker to the Prince of Wales' working form Grays Inn, London circa 1747-80. It is not known as to whether he was related to the earlier maker of the same name who completed Charles Clay's musical clock at Kensington Palace and died in 1762. 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). Condition Report: The movement is visually in fine clean condition with no visible scuffing/marking to the original git finish. The escape wheel appears to possibly be a 'service' replacement otherwise train appears all original. The train is currently fully wound but motive power is almost non-existent at the escape wheel suggesting that the train is partially jammed or the spring is very weak. When motive force is very gently applied to the wheel driving the escape wheel the escapement will just about beat but continued action is not maintained. The dust cover is in good original condition with only minor spotting/discolouration to the slide catch and very light edge rubbing. The dial has a very small enamel chip to the edge of the latch thumbpiece; the brass ferrule to the winding hole may be a later replacement/addition otherwise dial is in fine original condition, Hands appear original and are in fine condition. The case has evidence of probable dent removal to the rear (hence why hallmarks are almost completely erased), some general undulation to the surface and small dent near the hinge, Otherwise the case is in good original condition.There is no winding key included. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT ANGLAISE RICHE CASED GRANDE-SONNERIE ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH FINE FRETWORK PANELSUNSIGNED BUT WITH SIMILARITIES TO THE WORK OF HENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1890The eight-day two train movement ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and sounding the hour every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with silvered platform lever escapement and alarm mechanism positioned to the top left sounding on the smaller gong, the dial with circular white enamel Roman numeral disc incorporating Arabic five minutes to outer track and with blued steel moon hands, set within a fine bright-cut engraved and pierced foliate scrollwork rectangular mask incorporating conforming subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the frosted gilt brass bevel-glazed variant of the Anglaise riche case with reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass, repeat button to front rail, complex moulded cornice and dentil frieze, the angles with fluted three-quarter columns with Corinthian capitals and the sides with fine foliate pierced and engraved frets each incorporating central urn issuing a floral spray set behind bevelled glasses, the rear with pin-hinged glazed door, on generous ogee moulded skirt base with conforming dentil frieze and stepped lower edge incorporating shallow block feet, the underside with Grande Sonnerie/Petit Sonnerie/Silence selection lever; with original tooled Morocco leather covered travelling case.The clock 17.5cm (7.5ins) high with handle down, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Provenance: Previously sold at Bonhams, London sale of FINE CLOCKS 20th June 2012 (lot 7) for £2,000. Although unsigned, the present clock is of notably fine quality with distinctive silvered platform and engraved fretwork panels reminiscent of those sometimes seen on examples by LeRoy et Fils and E. Maurice and Company; indeed examples by each of these makers, incorporating similar panels, were sold in these rooms on 21st April 2021 (lot 106) and 2nd March 2022 (lot 166) respectively. The scroll-shaped handle and ogee over stepped moulded skirt base are distinctive features which set the present case aside from the standard 'anglaise riche' design which generally incorporate an angular scroll to the handle and plain plinth base. The castings for the base mouldings, however, mirror those on a 'cariatides' case by Henri Jacot illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development on page 172 (Plate VII/24). As this particular variant of 'cariatides' case was favoured by Jacot the presence of these castings on the case of the present clock would suggest a connection to the workshop of Henri Jacot. Interestingly a grande-sonnerie striking clock with an identical pattern of 'cariatides' case to that illustrated by Allix and Bonnert, but housing a movement exhibiting identical details, such as pattern of winding arrow and annotations to the backplate, to the present clock, was sold in these rooms (in partially dismantled condition) 6th October 2021 (lot 111). Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920. Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or with noticeable replacements. Clock is running with the grande-sonnerie striking operating correctly including the selection lever to the base. The alarm is also in working condition. Although in full working condition the movement would probably benefit form a gentle clean and service. The dial appears free from visible damage or other faults. The case is in fine condition with minimal mellowing to the gilding. The glasses are free from visible damage/chips. The underside has a noticeable scratch through part of the strike selectin text and some slight discolouration otherwise is in fine condition. The protective case is structurally sound but has significant wear and losses to the leather covering and wear/fading to interior. The strap handle is also missing as is the slide-in shutter for the front aperture.Clock has a winding/setting key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU MOUNTED ROSSO FRANCIA MARBLE PORTICO MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the 4.5 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt Arabic fifteen minutes within the outer minute track and fine sculpted scroll pierced gilt hands within an engine-milled bezel, the architectural break-arch case with gilt surmount cast as two lovebirds perched on billowing clouds flanked by crisp engine-turned shouldered urn finials, over stepped cavetto cornice incorporating a band of gilt lozenge and bead stringing and with pierced draped cast lambrequin apron mount beneath the dial, raised on two pairs of turned marble columns each with entasis and gilt engine-turned caps and bases, the rectangular plinth base with brass bead bordered upper edges and engine-turned gilt feet.50cm (19.75ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep.
TWO EDWARDIN INLAID MAHOGANY MANTEL TIMEPIECESBOTH UNSIGNED, EARLY 20th CENTURYEach with French circular single train eight-day movement; the first with replaced platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically plated on the backplate, the 3.25 inch circular slightly convex enamel dial with vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals to chapter ring and fifteen-minute annotations to the outer track, with steel spade hands set behind convex glazed cast brass bezel, the lyre-shaped case with brass surmount cast as a young winged figure with a lyre seated on a wheel issuing wings from the hub, over front inlaid with brass 'strings' passing above and below the dial within leafy scroll decorated border tied with a foliate band to top and terminating with rosettes, the rear flush with friction fitting brass cover for the movement, on stepped ogee moulded plinth base with brass bun feet; the second timepiece with cylinder escapement and Roman numeral dial set within Art Nouveau style waisted case inlaid with brass highlighted butterfly motif beneath the dial over brass bun feet, (2).The first 40.5cm (16ins) high, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep; the second 23cm (9ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide, 9ins (3.5ins) deep.
AN REGENCY SILVER PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH DIAL UNUSUALLY INSCRIBED FOR THE ORIGINAL OWNERJAMES WINDSOR, LONDON, 1823The single fusee movement with four columnar pillars pinned through the backplate and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance set beneath a squirrel inhabited scroll pierced and chased gilt balance cock, the backplate with Slow/Fast regulation lever, signed Ja's Windsor, London to the mainspring barrel plate and numbered No. 1405 next to the regulation scale, the slightly convex circular white enamel dial with upper-case lettering for the hour numerals spelling the name THOMAS, WATTS and incorporating a painted image of a standing chestnut horse at twelve o'clock, with pierced gilt spade hands, the inner case applied with oval section suspension post and fitted with convex glazed bezel, both cases marked for London 1823 makers S C possibly for Sarah Clerke (registered 1812/13); together with a silver cased pedometer, Dixey, Brighton, 1887, with frosted gilt mechanism engraved DIXEY, BRIGHTON to pendulum cock and white enamel Roman numeral watch-type dial with each beat of the pendulum equating to one second, the engine-turned case with suspension post and marked for London 1887, makers J.O for James Oliver (registered 1873); and a set of ten watch keys, circa 1900, sized 1-10, (12). The watch pillar plate 4.5cm (1.75ins) diameter, the outer case 5.8cm (2.25ins) diameter; the pedometer 4.2cm (1.125ins) diameter. James Windsor is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as apprenticed in 1781 and working in London until 1844. A watch paper enclosed in the rear of the case (for J. Murfitt of Cottenham) is inscribed in ink Mr. Watts, Cottenham to verso. This would suggest that the present watch was almost certainly made for the Cottenham-resident Thomas Watts who was born in 1793 and died in 1874; his grave can be found in the Cottenham Dissenters Cemetery, South Cottenham, Cambridgeshire. Dixey of Brighton are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 21 King's Road, Brighton, circa 1850-70. Condition Report: Watch is in original relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or repair. The dial has a very small chip to the lower (behind the bezel when closed) as a tiny edge blemish above the eleven o'clock position (again behind the bezel) otherwise appears to be in perfect condition. Both case are in good original condition with no significant dents and only slight wear evident; these is some light scratching to the glass. Watch has its own winding key presentPedometer is in fine original working condition with minimal dirt ingress to the mechanism; the case exhibits hardly any wear - the exterior tarnished so would benefit from a gentle clean. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED TRIPLE PAD-TOP TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIALTHOMAS BEST, LONDON, CIRCA 1790The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and trip-hour repeat, the rococo scroll engraved backplate signed Tho's Best, London within a shaped cartouche to centre, the 6.75 inch circular slightly convex fired white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and scroll pierced blued steel hands, the shallow break-arch top case with hinged brass carrying handle over three brass-edged raised panels and double cavetto top mouldings, the opening front applied with a convex glazed moulded brass bezel over scroll cast lower quadrant frets flanked by brass edged angles, the door opening to reveal S/N strike selection switch to the mask above the dial, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale frets and the rear with brass-edged full-width break-arch glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with block feet.33.5cm (13.25ins) high with handle down, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Thomas Best is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1761-90. The British Museum online records lists him as working from 3 Red Lion Square, London, 1770-94 and also Plum Tree Street 1790-94; he is also recorded as being declared bankrupt in 1789. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition and appears fundamentally original. There is no visible evidence to suggest that the escapement is a reconversion from anchor. The dial has no visible defects and a very nice feel however it is most probable that it has been restored to a very high standard. The pendulum holdfast hook is missing and the backcock apron is probably a replacement. The seatboard appears original. The case appears to be in very good original condition throughout with overall age-related rubbing/wear to the ebonised finish as well as some very minor bumps, scuffs and minimal shrinkage. Case retains original locks and hinges.Clock is complete with case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE FIGURAL LIBRARY MANTEL TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED BUT PROBABLY BY THOMAS WEEKS, LONDON, CIRCA 1815The circular three columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the 3.5 inch circular white Roman numeral enamel dial with steel hands within an engine-milled gilt bezel, the case surmounted with a figure of an eagle with outstretched wings over drum supported on foliate scroll volutes set on a block fronted with and inset gilt foliate cast frieze, flanked by opposing gilt seated Classical females each reading a book, the marble plinth base applied with central gilt rosette flanked by recessed gilt leafy scroll inset panels over extended toupe feet.31cm (12.25ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. The castings used for the foliate decoration to the frieze beneath the dial and for the figures can be directly compared to those on a timepiece with centre-seconds signed 'Semaine' for Thomas Weeks sold at Christies, London sale of IMPORTANT CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS 2nd July 2004 (lot 67) for £8,365. Thomas Weeks was renowned for the mechanical curiosities exhibited at the eponymous Museum and adjoining shop he established in about 1797 at 3 and 4 Titchbourne Street, London. His collection was sold at auction after his death in 1834. Condition Report: The movement is in working condition however a clean and service is advised. The centre wheel and second wheel have had brass sleeve repairs to their arbors and the latter has a screw bush inserted for the front pivot. The pendulum is a replacement and the length is such that the clock now has extensions to the feet to raise it by around 2cm which would suggest that the movement and dial are possibly not original to the case. Notwithstanding this the mechanism is otherwise a perfect fit. There are also two clusters of holes on the backplate (at 4 o'clock and 10 o'clock) suggesting that securing brackets may have once been fitted to the movement -there are corresponding holes to the case suggesting that movement and dial are original. The dial has a series of hairline cracks and an area of filling adjacent to the winding hole. The case is generally in good original condition however the marble has overall surface grime/probably staining. It would therefore very much benefit from dismantling and having the marble cleaned. The rear right hand foot area has repaired (re-stuck) chip to the marble and there is overall rubbing/rounding to the edges. The mounts are in fine condition retaining their original gilding albeit with some oxidation and light rubbing; the rosette applied to the centre of the base platform may be a replacement.Timepiece has a pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS CORNICHE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the frontplate stamped with a cruciform motif next to number 687 and an inverted V to lower edge, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued spade hands, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over cavetto cornice with rounded angles and caddy moulded uprights to angles, the rear with hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating bracket feet to angles.14cm (5.5ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. The case of the current clock is a little unusual in that the top cornice section is secured directly to the corner uprights essentially forming a 'one-piece' arrangement. The bosses supporting the carrying handle hinge knuckles are also more prominent than on other cases of related design. These details would suggest that the present case is a notably early version of the corniche design/variant. Condition Report: The movement is in clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The going train is working but the mainspring for the strike train is broken hence requires replacement. The dial has a very light hairline crack across the lower left-hand corner (only visible on very close examination (almost undetectable with the naked eye). The case is in good original condition with faults limited to some slight surface bruising to one of the rear uprights and overall light degradation to the lacquered finish. Has a winding key but no travelling case. Condition Report Disclaimer
Gent's silver open faced pocket watch (glass missing) with white enamel dial and the silver graduated curb link pattern chain with pendant, shield-shaped, gent's silver open-faced pocket watch in engine turned case and the white metal strap and a Kays Standard Lever open-faced pocket watch (3)
French (Vion et Baury, Choisy le Roi) bisque figure of a gallant before a tree stump, late 19th century, applied blue VP pad mark, modelled standing wearing a gilt edged pink jacket and flowered waistcoat and breeches, on a rocky treestump circular base, 43cm high and a pottery model of a crinoline lady, possibly a promotional figure she holding a posy, wearing a long blue dress, bearing label for '2 Beauchamp Place, SW3', 33cm high (2) Condition Report crinoline lady with accretions and crazing.bisque figure of a gallant with accretions, losses to blue enamel on buttons, head has been off and repaired, numerous small chips to the base. General wear and tear.
Early 20th century French brass carriage clock, with bevelled glass panels, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, striking on a gong, with shaped handle and in red morocco case, with key, 13cm high Condition ReportAll clocks and watches are sold untested for time keeping accuracies. Two of the glass panels have a single small chip to there borders. Enamel dial has numerous small chips to the lower section. Overall condition bar these chips appears to be good, with minor marks and wear in places commensurate with age and previous use, see additional photos
Gent's Edwardian silver open-faced pocket watch with white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, Chester 1905, key winding, with fusee movement Condition ReportAll clocks and watches are sold untested for time keeping accuracies. However, this watch does tick briefly when picked up and moved.
19th century Vienna-style regulator wall clock in mahogany case, with shell and urn-shaped pediment applied with acorn and oakleaf ornament above glazed case, the gilt metal mounted white enamel dial with black Roman numerals suspending gilt metal and enamel pendulum, with key, 84cm high overall
An 18k gold open-faced pocket watch the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and gold spade hands, the movement having an engraved balance cock to the lever escapement, with an overcoil hairspring, the case and inner cuvee stamped 18K, diameter 48mm, total weight ca. 89.35gms. With inlaid wooden desk stand.
Three antique brooches, a heart charm, a gold diamond and black enamel memorial brooch with gold lettering 'In Memory of ' another set with pearls and a Swiss portrait brooch. Condition Report Black enamel brooch, Good condition centre diamond estimated at 0.20 carat, 5cm, heart charm tiny indentation on reverse, pearl set memorial brooch lacking two seed pearls, portrait brooch good
A silver pair cased pocket watch the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold hands, the movement having a chain fusee with a pierced and engraved balance cock, the case hallmarked for silver, Birmingham 1818 and stamped with the maker's initials WR for William Ryley, St. John Street, Coventry, diameter 55mm, total weight ca. 184.73gms.
A Chrome Hearts style black enamel and round, brilliant-cut diamond ring, with a fleur de lys motif, total estimated diamond weight ca. 0.55ct, length of ring head ca. 3.2cm, ring size N, total weight ca. 30.9gms, accompanied by a fitted case. Condition Report The metal is unmarked but tests as 18ct gold. Not marked as Chrome Hearts, some damage to black enamel to one shoulder, indentations to shank, strengethening insert to interior of shank.
Melville & Stoddart, London an 18ct gold pocket watch, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and blued-steel spade hands, the fusee movement having a pierced and engraved backcock with diamond endstone to the escapement with the engraved backplate signed Melville & Stoddart, London 4163, the case having engine-turned engraved decoration and hallmarked for 18ct gold, London 1844, diameter 45mm, total weight ca. 87gms.Notes Melville & Stoddart are recorded as working in Red Lion Square, London from circa 1799 until at least 1824.
Three brooches, including a cabochon-cut turquoise brooch, with scalloped surround; an Etruscan Revival coral and blue enamel brooch; and a micro-mosaic cameo brooch, total length ca. 2.2-2.5cm, total weight ca. 19.7gms (a/f). Condition Report The turquoise and Etruscan revival brooch test as 9ct gold. The micro-mosiac brooch is gilt metal. There is extensive glue residue on the turqoises, suggesting that many have been reset, possibly with imitations. The mic
Circle of John Smart, British 1741-1811- Portrait of a lady, bust-length, wearing a white dress with a shawl collar, a necklace, and a powdered wig; watercolour on ivory, oval, 4.6 x 3.5cm. within a gold and enamel setting, with lattice hairwork to the reverse. Ivory submission reference: UMMGD2P6. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Richard Crosse, British 1742-1810- An Officer of a Regiment of the Foot Guards, shoulder-length, wearing a scarlet coat with blue facings and gold lace, his hair powdered; watercolour on ivory, oval, within a later gold and diamond brooch setting, 4 x 3.1 cm. Ivory reference number: NJJV6KQL. Note: Deaf and mute from birth, Richard Crosse initially took up miniature painting as a hobby. However, after his talent was recognised during a contest at the Society of Artists, Crosse moved from his native Devon to London, where he would spend a long and prolific career. Crosse is known to have exhibited across London from as early as 1760, including at the Society of Artists and the Free Society of Artists. He also frequently showed his works at the Royal Academy, where he is recorded as an exhibitor from 1770 to 1796. During this time he lived in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden – an area that had long been a popular destination for painters of miniatures, including Samuel Cooper (1609-1672) and Richard Gibson (1615-1690). Although Crosse could not provide his patrons with gossip and witty conversation during sittings, which would have been an important and expected part of the process of having one's portrait painted, this did not seem to hinder his career. Crosse's appointment as 'painter in enamel' to King George III in 1788 attests to his renown and his popularity with the aristocracy. The Royal appointment also shows Crosse's evolution as an artist, as he had transitioned to the challenging medium of enamel. He continued to push boundaries in watercolour miniature painting too, often working on uncharacteristically large supports. Army officers were frequent subjects for the artist, and an example similar to the portrait presented here was sold at Bonhams, 25 May 2011, lot 9 (£3,600). Another example is held at Kenwood House, Hampstead [no. 88421332].
Circle of George Engleheart, British 1750-1829- Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, wearing a navy coat and white stock; watercolour on ivory, oval, 6.5 x 5.3 cm, encased in a gold setting with plaited hairwork and enamel to the reverse, and gilt metal initial 'H'. Ivory submission reference: LHHYVCGX. Provenance: Private Collection, UK.
Five Halcyon Days limited edition enamel boxes, to include A Tribute to the Queens of the British Isles, ltd ed 62/100; The Royal Yacht Britannia, ltd ed 291/750; Sunday Afternoon, specially commissioned for The Art Institute of Chicago, ltd ed 338/750; Millenium Box, ltd ed 2350; and The 50th Anniversary of the Festival of Britain 1921-2001, ltd ed 115/150; most with CoAs, all bboxed.Qty: 5Condition report:All items are in excellent condition.
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