A RARE FRENCH EMPIRE BELGE NOIR MARBLE STRIKING MANTEL REGULATOR WITH EXTERNAL FREE-SWINGING PENDULUMUnsigned, probably Paris, early 19th centuryThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with pin-wheel escapement incorporating crutch passing through the top of the case to engage with the base of the substantial 'gridiron' compensated pendulum incorporating large gilt disc bob and suspended from a knife edge above, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with geometric rosette and concentric band decorated engine-turned centre and blued steel moon hands within repeating floral bloom cast bezel, the plinth-form case with ormolu post fitted with knife-edge pendulum suspension arm over tablet upstand applied with gilt panel beneath the pendulum inscribed with an arc annotated 0-5-10 in two directions and labelled DEGRES DE CERCLE, with cavetto cornice over dial and on conforming moulded skirt base with engine-turned feet.62.5cm (24.5ins) high; 20.5cm (8ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all original with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The going train mainspring appears to be broken/unhitched hence the clock is currently not running; the strike train will wind but is currently not operational hence the movement will require a clean/service, new mainspring and adjustment/possible repair to the strike train. The dial has some light patchy discolouration and wear to the gilding and the numeral have been retouched otherwise is in sound original condition. The case has a noticeable corner chip to the left hand corner of the cornice and to the front right hand corner of the skirt otherwise damage is very much limited to a few very small edge chips.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
186062 Preisdatenbank Los(e) gefunden, die Ihrer Suche entsprechen
186062 Lose gefunden, die zu Ihrer Suche passen. Abonnieren Sie die Preisdatenbank, um sofortigen Zugriff auf alle Dienstleistungen der Preisdatenbank zu haben.
Preisdatenbank abonnieren- Liste
- Galerie
-
186062 Los(e)/Seite
A FRENCH NAPOLEON III LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED CARRERA MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKIndistinctly signed, Paris, mid 19th centuryThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension and backplate inscribed 10107, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with indistinct signature over A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged engine-milled convex-glazed ormolu bezel, the case with surmount finely cast was a basket of fruit over gilt drum housing the movement flanked by goats standing to eat fruiting vine issuing from the surmount, raised on rectangular upright inset with crisp torchere and cornucopiae cast mount to front and flanked by winged putti supporting platforms for the goats, on D-ended cavetto moulded plinth base inset with panels of ribbon-tied floral swags over leafy toupe feet, with a pair of ormolu mounted urn side pieces, mid 19th century, each with berry finial to the domed top and spiral flute cast waisted collar over shouldered body raised on three grotesque mask supports with coiled snake between, on concave sided triform base with disk feet.The clock 42cm (16.5ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep; the side pieces 30.5cm (12ins) high.Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all-original with no visible signs of alteration; although it is running and striking a gentle clean/service will be required before putting it into service. The dial has chipping around both winding holes, there is also another small edge chip above the II numeral. The signature is rubbed and there a few spots that might be firing faults to the enamel. The case is generally in sound original condition however the small tablet of marble between the dial and the basket of fruit surmount is cracked. The mounts are generally discoloured/muted/dirty but appear to retain original gilding albeit with moderate wear hence may respond well to cleaning. The marble is otherwise in fine condition with only a few very tiny edge chips.Both of the side pieces are in good original condition but have one or two small but noticeable edge chips to the marble at bases. One also has a series of pin-prick blemishes to the marble body. The mounts are in the same condition as those of the clock itself.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE PATINATED BRONZE AND SIENA MARBLE FIGURAL EQUESTRIAN MANTEL CLOCKLeroy and Fils, Paris, circa 1840The circular two train eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension and engraved No 2049, LEROY & FILS, H;GERS DU ROI, A PARIS over stamped text Pailly FRERES to the lower margin of the backpate, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial engine-turned throughout and with steel moon hands within egg-and-dart moulded circular surround set behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the case with deep chocolate-brown patinated bronze surmount finely cast as a jockey astride a racehorse on naturalistic base, the marble plinth with tied reeded band to upper margin and generous acanthus scroll cast mounts flanking the dial, on skirt base with repeating leaf cast upper moulding and acanthus feet joined by an apron of foliate scrolls.56.5cm (22.25ins) high, 34.5cm (13.5ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. The clockmaking firm Leroy can be traced back to 1785 when the business was founded by Basille Charles Le Roy at 60 Galerie de Pierre, Palais Royal, Paris. During the Revolutionary years the firm relocated to 88 Rue de L'Egalite before finally settling at Galerie Montpensier, 13 and 15 Palais Royal. In 1828 Basille Charles died leaving the business to his son, Charles-Louis, who continued producing clocks signed 'LeRoy & Fils' until 1845 when the firm was sold to his former employee Casimir Halley Desfontaines; who in turn was succeeded by his son M. George Halley Desfontaines in 1883. In 1888 M. George Halley died leaving the business to his brother Jules Halley who then took-in as a partner Louis Leroy (apparently no relation to the founders of the firm). In 1899 the firm left Palais Royal and moved to Boulevard de La Madeleine where it continued trading in the hands of various successors until well into the 20th century. A Pailly Jeune is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as a bronze founder working from Rue Chapon, Paris in 1812. Pailly Freres may well be successors who were perhaps responsible for founding fine bronze equestrian surmount of the present clock.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears free from alteration or significant replacements, the pendulum however is lacking. The dial has fairly heavy tarnishing/discolouration but other than having a light surface scratch to the centre is free from damage or noticeable wear. The bronze surmount and other mounts to the case are in fine condition and have particularly pleasing rich chocolate brown patination however the marble has numerous issues. The top panel (beneath the equestrian surmount) has cracks and noticeable old chipping to the rear edge which has been partially polished-out. The front and left hand side panels are visually presentable but appear to have been restored with some filling and colouring applied; the right hand side is in similar condition but with two front to back hairline cracks which are particularly visible due to dirt ingress. The skirting has cracking and movement around the left hand front corner and a loss around 3cm across by 1.5cm high to the lower edge of the left hand side; the edges also have some wear, slight cracking and historic chipping. The rear has some edge wear and chipping also, and the main panel has probably seen some restoration (filling and retouching).Clock does not have a pendulum or winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH CHARLES X ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FUGURAL MANTEL CLOCK WITH WATER SPOUT AUTOMATONUnsigned, Paris, circa 1830The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 98 to lower margin, set above a second rectangular going barrel mechanism driving the automaton feature controlled by a pull/push lever set to the left hand side of the case, the gilt dial with concentric engine-turned centre within chapter ring cast with Roman cartouche numerals set within a floral band and with steel fleur-de-lys hands, the rectangular plinth form case with gilt surmount cast as a garlanded amorino holding a paddle reclining beside an upturned vessel pouring water and objects symbolic of the arts, over repeating lotus-leaf ogee cornice and cornucopia cast upper quadrant mounts above the dial and grotesque mask issuing revolving clear spiral rod 'water jet' glanced by upturned dolphin terms beneath, the rectangular base projecting at the front to provide a 'cistern' with aperture bordered with naturalistically cast reeds and fronted with a gilt repeating Gothic arch fretwork panel incorporating twin swan and scroll decoration to lower margin, on shallow gilt repeating leaf cast ogee-topped skirt base over dolphin cast front feet.57cm (22.5ins) high, 25cm (10ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no obvious evidence of significant alteration or replacements. The automaton movement is operational however the rotation of the rod is a little lazy/laboured hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The automaton appears to only operate on demand (by pulling the plunger); the clear twisted rod also appears to be a replacement made from Perspex rather than glass. The engine-turned disc that forms the dial centre is a little loose in its housing otherwise dial is in good original condition with only very light discolouration/wear to the castings. The case is generally in good original condition. The surmount has noticeable wear/discolouration to the gilding, otherwise wear is generally very light. The rear push-on cover (concealing the movement) is a little loose when fitted but appears undamaged.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN UNUSUAL SWISS DESK TIMPIECE IN THE FORM OF A BOOKUnsigned, early 20th centuryThe nickel-finish circular eight-day movement with lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 18055 to the frosted gilt rear cover incorporating integral winding key, hand setting screw and regulation adjustment aperture, the rectangular 3.5 by 2.5 inch purple enamelled radial guilloche engine-turned dial applied with narrow silvered Arabic numeral chapter ring and painted with floral garland swag infill to upper and lower margins, with gilt moon hands set behind bevelled glass retained by a moulded gilt brass surround, the case modelled as a gilt tooled leather book inscribed LIVRE D'HEURES to spine and with decorative hinged pierced brass clasp (exterior mostly recovered).13cm (5.125ins) high, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 4cm (1.5cm) deep.Condition Report: Movement is complete and in clean working condition with no signs of alteration or significant replacements. The gilt rear cover is lacking one of the three screws that retain the movement and dial in the case, the other two are non-matching, there is also some light spotting and wear to the gilt finish. The dial appears to be in fine condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE STEEL-FRAMED CLOCK OR WATCHMAKERS WHEEL CUTTING ENGINEUnsigned, probably German, late 19th century The cutter frame with lever operated vertical dovetail slide incorporating rare X and Y tilt angle adjustment each with locking levers and respective curved slots calibrated in degrees acting against an adjustable wing nut stop above screw-adjusted horizontal slide with lever action, the 5.25 inch brass circular index plate with twenty one division rings ranging in even numbers from 60 to 100 with additional track for 75 teeth located via locking sprung detent fixed to the front of the frame and with central arbor passing through the box-shaped frame to hold the work against an adjustable end-stop clamp, the opposing side with steel bracket supporting drive pulley guide wheel aligned with the smaller wheel fitted to the cutter arbor, the whole on four steel down-curved supports.Length of frame 23.5cm (9.25ins); the whole approximately 32cm (12.5ins) long, 25cm (9.75ins) wide, 31 cm (12.25ins) high overall. Provenance: Acquired by the vendor direct from John Hooper around 15 years ago. The overall design, construction and layout of the current lot can be broadly compared to a German iron-framed wheel cutting engine illustrated in Crom, Theodore R. Horological Shop Tools 1700-1900 on page 634 (Figure 1276). Condition Report: In good original working condition with gentle age-related oxidation, patination and wear to surfaces. One screw for the cutter frame is missing but this will not affect the operation of the tool.Please ask the department for additional imagesCondition Report Disclaimer
A FINE REGENCY GILT BRASS MOUNTED MINIATURE BRACKET TIMEPIECEYonge and Son, London, circa 1825The four pillar single fusee movement with arched plates measuring 4.5 by 3 inches and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the frontplate stamped T&R, 7190 to the lower margin and the rear with crisp geometric engraved border and pendulum holdfast, the 3.25 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed YONGE & SON, STRAND, LONDON to centre, with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged engine-milled convex glazed bezel, the break-arch case with sculpted gilt brass hinged pendant loop type carrying handle and shallow radial gadroon-carved curved panel to the top over delicate crisply moulded cavetto cornice and inset gilt canted angles flanking the dial over figured veneer, the sides with further fine flame figured veneers and the rear with arch-glazed door, on moulded skirt base with generous gilt brass bun feet.24cm (9.25ins) high, 14.5cm (5.25ins) wide, 10.5cm (4.125ins) deep. George Yonge and Son are recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World as Clockmakers to the Lord High Admiral working circa 1820-5; George Yonge senior succeeded the celebrated John Holmes. The business traded as George Yonge and Son 1823-30 before becoming George and Walter Yonge who continued trading from various addresses in The Strand until at least 1856.The stamped 'T & R' to the frontplate of the movement of the current lot indicates that the mechanism was supplied to Yonge and Son by Thwaites and Reed. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. In 1808 John Thwaites entered into partnership with George Jeremiah Reed which continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. John Thwaites, both whilst working alone or in partnership with George Reed, became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail, or signed by him/themselves.Approximate dates of manufacture for clocks by Thwaites can be obtained from a list published in Rose, Ronald E. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS, (as Appendix III, page 239). From this list a date of around 1825 is suggested for the current lot.Condition Report: The movement is in fine original working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial presents as being in very fine condition however it has most likely been very well restores with the only noticeable blemishes being some minute wear around the winding hole and some very slight blemishes/indentations to the circumference where the surface of the enamel butt-up with the gilt brass bezel surround. The case is in very good original condition with finely figured veneers of rich colour and good strong gilding to the mounts. The rear door has noticeable chipping and losses to the veneer overlap to the left hand vertical edge and a lesser chip above the upper hinge. The front is missing a very small piece of cornice moulding to the left of the base of the arch otherwise faults are very much limited to small bumps, scuffs and veneer shrinkage commensurate with age. The top handle has some very light gilt wear.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH SUBSIDIARY SECONDSLeRoy and Fils incorporating escapement by J. Soldano, Paris and London, late 19th centuryThe eight-day two train gong striking movement stamped 15687 to the inside lower edge of the frontplate and with silvered platform lever escapement incorporating split bimetallic balance and stamped with JS cartouche trademark opposing No. 728, the backplate also numbered 728 to centre and with additional number 4756 to lower left hand corner, the dial with engine-turned rectangular gilt mask enclosing circular white enamel Roman numeral circular insert with small subsidiary seconds dial at twelve o'clock blued steel spade hands, the lower margin with shaped enamel-backed recess inscribed LEROY & FILS, 211 REGENT ST., LONDON, the gilt gorge case with hinged carrying handle over glazed top glass enclosing engine-turned mask with oval aperture for the escapement, with channel moulded uprights and ogee-moulded base; with a red leather covered protective travelling case.The clock 14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. The firm of 'Le Roy and Fils' can be traced back to 1785 when the business was founded by Basille Charles Le Roy at 60 Galerie de Pierre, Palais Royal, Paris. During the Revolutionary years the firm relocated to 88 Rue de L'Egalite before finally settling at Galerie Montpensier, 13 and 15 Palais Royal. In 1828 Basille Charles died leaving the business to his son, Charles-Louis, who continued producing clocks signed 'Le Roy & Fils' until 1845 when the firm was sold to his former employee Casimir Halley Desfontaines; who in turn was succeeded by his son M. George Halley Desfontaines in 1883. In 1888 M. George Halley died leaving the business to his brother Jules Halley who then took-in as a partner Louis Leroy (apparently no relation to the founders of the firm). In 1899 the firm left Palais Royal and moved to Boulevard de La Madeleine where it continued trading in the hands of various successors until well into the 20th century. Such was the success of Le Roy and Fils that they were able to open branches in London, firstly at 211 Regent Street from mid 1800s to before 1885 when they moved to 57 Bond Street.The current lot is fitted with an escapement stamped with the 'J S' cartouche trademark for Joseph Soldano who is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCK, Their history and development as a maker of fine carriage clocks. Soldano was awarded medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1855 & 1878 where it was noted that 'The escapements appeared to us to have been treated with particular care.' Allix notes that their escapements probably made in Geneva, Switzerland and were often stamped 'Soldano' or 'J S'. Although Joseph Soldano made carriage clocks outright (including highly decorated models) he apparently supplied other makers with his high quality escapements, this would certainly appear to be the case with the current lot. Condition Report: The movement is in clean fully working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in fine condition with no visible faults to the enamel of the principal dial however the integral subsidiary seconds dial has a small chip at the centre. The mask is in good condition with only one or two very slight spots of discolouration and very slight overall 'mellowing' to the gilding. The case is also in fine condition with no visible chips to any of the glasses and negligeable mellowing/discolouration to the gilding. The travelling case is in good condition with only minor wear/blemishes to the covering; the carrying strap is snapped at one end.Clock has a winding key also stamped 728. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU AND PATINTED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped for Guyerdet, Paris, early 19th centuryThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped GUYERDET and numbered 317 to lower margin, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with decorative engine-turned centre and blued steel hands within a leaf cast surround, the case cast with a female in flowing robes seated and resting on an anchor on a rocky outcrop enclosing the movement and applied with a cornucopia, on plinth base applied mount cast with twin opposing trireme bows flanking a tied wreath, on lotus leaf moulded skirt with inverted demi-lune feet.46cm (18ins) high, 28.5cm (11.25ins) wide, 22cm (4.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Guyerdet worked in the Rue Saint-Martin and Rue Meslay, Paris, between 1810-1830.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition the mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required. The dial has overall slight 'mellowing' to the silvering otherise is in good condition. The case retains original gilding with some slight streaky discolouration to the front panel of the base and the finish is a little thin/tarnished to the sides and back otherwise only relatively minor edge rubbing is evident. Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU AND VERDE ANTICO MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKJean-François Denière, Paris, early 19th centuryThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped DENIERE, A PARIS and numbered 561 to upper left and GAILLEAUX to lower margin, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with engine-turned centre and blued steel spade hands set behind convex glazed bayonet-fitted bezel cast with repeating ivy leaf decoration to surround, the cast with a standing female muse with scrolls resting against a pedestal housing the movement opposing a lyre, on plinth base with stylised leaf cast mouldings over conforming skirt with reeded baton decorated apron flanked by scroll feet.51cm (20ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Jean-François Denière is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working during the late 18th and eraly 19th; the website of the Royal Collection further lists his dates as 1774 to 1866. The name GAILLEAUX stamped the lower margin of the backplate is most likely that of the supplier of the movement to Deniere.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition the mechanism is somewhat dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required; the left hand winding square also appears worn/burred hence is difficult to wind at present hence requires re-working. The dial has some very slight discolouration otherwise appears to be in good original condition. The case now has bras overlay replacing green marble slips to each side of the lower skirting otherwise appears to be good original condition with faults to marble limited to a re-stuck chip to the top edge of the base h=just beneath the dial and other minor edge chips. The mounts are in good condition retaining original gilding with only light wear and discolouration; the figure appears to have a deep brown=toned lacquer wash over the gilding to provide contrast to the other mounts.Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE GILT BRASS CARIATIDES CASED GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK Probably by Henri Jacot, Paris, late 19th centuryIn part dismantled condition, the eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with regulation by platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the smaller gong, the inside of the frontplate stamped 439, J.. and the backplate stamped with repeat serial number 439, the engine-turned gilt brass dial with fine foliate scroll engraved rectangular mask enclosing Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised rosette centre and blued steel moon hands over conforming subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed frosted gilt break-arch cariatides case with hinged reeded carrying handle over thick curved top glass to pediment inset with a cast laurel wreath to tympanum incorporating repeat button, The cornice with reeded band over, Classical female term applied canted angles, on conforming reeded band decorated ogee moulded base with stepped skirt and squat pad feet, the underside with Grande Sonnerie/Silence/Petite Sonnerie selection lever, (part disassembled with under-dial work, escapement and all other components normally fitted to the exterior of the plates presently off the movement and bagged).18cm (7.25ins) high excluding handle; 11.5cm (4,5ins) wide; 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a horologist. The current lot can be directly compared to an example attributed to Henri Jacot illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 107 (Fig. 6-44) whilst another, also by Jacot and in a case of identical form, is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development page 172 (Plate VII/24) as well as on the rear of the dust jacket. 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 Henri 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: As catalogued the current clock is being offered in part-disassembled condition hence will require the attention of a suitably experienced clockmaker/horologist to re-assemble and make the necessary adjustments before the clock can be appreciated in working condition. We understand that the clock was being re-assembled after being dismantled for a clean/service when the previous owner (a skilled horologist) passed away and has been stored for a few years in this condition. Although we can offer no assurances it would appear that the trains are in good condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements and the escapement appears to be in sound condition and most likely original to the clock. All the under-dial work has been part categorised and bagged-up and cursory checking through would suggest that all significant components are present and in serviceable condition however as we are not trained horologists we cannot offer any assurances that this is the situation. The dial is in fine condition with only very minimal build-up of light surface dirt/grime. The case appears complete and intact with gilding exhibition only light wear/discolouration to high spots; all glasses appear free from visible damage with the exception of the left hand side panel which has slight chipping to one corner.There is no winding key present with the current lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE LARGE STEEL-FRAMED CLOCKMAKERS WHEEL CUTTING ENGINEUnsigned, probably German, late 19th century The cutter frame with lever operated vertical dovetail slide incorporating screw adjustment for the stop above screw-adjusted horizontal slide acting both in the X and Y, the 10 inch brass circular index plate with twenty-five division rings ranging in even numbers from 68 to 140 with some omissions in the sequence located via locking sprung detent fixed to the front of the frame and with central arbor passing through the box-shaped frame to hold the work against an adjustable end-stop incorporating dumb-bell adjustment to the large curved top-arm applied with a brass button stamped 193 to the outside edge, the whole raised on four steel down-curved supports with substantial box stretcher between.Length of frame 48cm (19ins); the whole approximately 63.5cm (25ins) long, 36cm (14ins) wide, 60 cm (23.5ins) high overall. The overall design, construction and layout of the current lot can be broadly compared to a German iron-framed wheel cutting engine illustrated in Crom, Theodore R. Horological Shop Tools 1700-1900 on page 634 (Figure 1276). Condition Report: Tool is basically complete and appears to be in working order, one of the crank keys for the slide is a replacement as is the wooden handle for the up-down lever. The frame has been repainted black with some flaking/wear to the finish revealing green beneath. The brass fittings are generally oxidised and the steelwork has light historic pitting. Condition Report Disclaimer
![[SIGNED] Percy The Small Engine by The Rev. W. Awdry with illustrations by C. Reginald Dalby, published Edmund Ward 1956 firs](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/ed7b5fa9-76ca-4bf3-a6c8-adb1009d46c2/346343b0-8e7b-48e0-8508-adb100dc7952/468x382.jpg)
![* Dodd (George). Dodd’s Curiosities of Industry, 1st edition, H. Lea, [1852?],portrait frontispiece of Benjamin Franklin, adv](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/27b5cdfc-fc3c-49b1-9e32-ada600c31087/97e79caf-39b6-40fd-be6f-adad00f64a1a/468x382.jpg)
* Dodd (George). Dodd’s Curiosities of Industry, 1st edition, H. Lea, [1852?],portrait frontispiece of Benjamin Franklin, advert leaf, 14 separately paginated sections, each of 24 pages, pp. 3-10 of ‘Gold’ torn across and neatly repaired, uncut and largely unopened, original cloth gilt, 8voQty: (1)NOTESThe first collected edition of a series of papers on British industries; the paper on ‘the Calculating and Registering machines contains a 6-page account of Babbage’s Difference Engine no. 1 and a notice of the Analytical Machine.
An Accurist lady's 9ct gold cased wristwatch, circular silver dial bearing Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, on a plated bracelet strap, together with an Avia gentleman's gold plated cased wristwatch, circular dial with engine turned decoration, bearing Arabic numerals at quarters, centre seconds, on a plated elasticated strap. (2)
A ladies' 18ct gold fob watch, the dial set with Arabic numerals on an engine turned ground, the case with engraved scrolls surrounding a blank cartouche, the interior stamped '18K', diameter 3.5cm, approx 31.6g, on a 9ct gold watch chain, rope twist with balls and T-Bar and with fancy ball finial with six plaited tassels, stamped 9ct, length 23cm, approx 7.3g, also a watch key. CONDITION REPORT Ticks when wound, but this is no guarantee of working order. The movement appears to be very basic. The inner cover appears to be base metal rather than a precious metal, it is heavily tarnished. The back case is ill-fitting to one side, it appears very thin and from the inside edge you can see distortions to the metal. The 18K mark is rather large, is perfectly legible but does not look like a standard format hallmark. When closed, the misshapen back case is visible from the right hand side, but the left hand side sits flush as it should. None of the minor imperfections to the surface of the metal are visible from the outside on the back of the case. There appears to be a white metal band around the edge of the dial, which is tarnished and further tarnishing leeching in from the outer edge of the dial towards the centre. The chain is in fairly good order, with the tassels pommel T-Bar, etc all sitting correctly.
A George V hallmarked silver cigarette case with engine turned decoration front and back, Birmingham 1918, a two-piece leather cigar case belonging to Mr A. E. Ellis of the 33rd Duke of Wellington Regiment, a faux reptile skin leather purse and a Sampson Mordan & Co George V hallmarked silver purse, the interior compartment containing stamps, coins and notes, with sprung lid, on chain with hoop, engraved with initials 'ECH', combined weighable approx 7ozt (4).
Two hallmarked silver cigarette cases with chased decoration, a hallmarked silver vesta case, various marks, approx combined 5.5ozt, an Oriental white metal cigarette case decorated with dragon chasing the pearl, gilded to interior with impressed mark, a white metal ribbed cigarette case, and one other white metal Emu engine turned cigarette case (6).
Various smoking collectibles to include an oak pipe rack with an applied decal of a huntsman and fox, seven various pipes, including one with the bowl modelled as a skull with inset bone teeth, five lighters to include a 1970s GBD Vulcan pipe lighter with square cut finish, in presentation case, a Brother-Lite chrome lighter and two Hadson Superior Quality lighters, both for the Canadian Provost Corps School, a combined Mosda streamline lighter and cigarette case, chrome plated engine turned finish, also a cigarette roller.
Loading...-
186062 Los(e)/Seite