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Preisdatenbank abonnierenA 9ct gold mounted twin bladed folding pocket knife with engine turned decoration, London 1938, fitted with two suspension rings, total weight 19.8g, length 6.7cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A silver mounted fountain pen, London 1914, a silver mounted propelling pencil with engine turned decoration, the clip detailed 'Rose', Birmingham 1963, by S.J. Rose & Son, and a Victorian slide action pencil with ridged decoration, together with a pair of Victorian silver pepper casters, each presentation inscribed, Birmingham 1891, a silver toddy ladle, Birmingham 1836 by Tailor & Perry, and a silver napkin ring, Birmingham 1977, weight of pepper casters and napkin ring only 76.8g.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A group of silver items, including a sugar caster, Birmingham 1911, a three-piece condiment set, comprising mustard, pepper caster and salt, Birmingham 1927, cased, a rectangular ashtray, London 1937, a curved rectangular engine turned cigarette case, Chester 1904, eight napkin rings and a shot measure, Birmingham 1936, total weight 601g, together with a three-piece dressing table set, an octagonal powder compact and a group of plated items, including a cut glass and plate mounted biscuit box and two pairs of sauceboats.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Two vintage silver hallmarked napkin rings. The lot to include a Charles S Green & Co Ltd napkin ring of concave form (hallmarked Birmingham 1919), a Joseph Hayward & Son engine turned napkin ring (hallmarked Birmingham 1961) and a silver plated example. Measures 4.8 and 4.5cm wide. Silver weight 52.3g.
A group of antique silver backed dressing table items. The lot to include two hair brushes, two clothes brushes, a comb and a hand held mirror. Each having moulded or engine turned detailing. All pieces hallmarked, dates range from 1901, 1913, 1897, 1915 and 1930. Largest measures 27.5cm. Gross weight approx 866g.
A GEORGE III SILVER CREAM JUG AND THREE FURTHER ITEMS (4)Coleridge Collection, The helmet shaped cream jug with engraved decoration, London 1802, a pair of sauceboats, Birmingham 1918 and a silver rectangular pill box with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1971, combined weight 360 gmsProvenanceThe Anthony & Marietta ColeridgeCollection
A GROUP OF DRESS STUDS AND BUTTONS (QTY)Comprising; one large and three small 15ct gold dress studs, with engraved decoration, weight 3.8 gms, one 9ct gold dress stud, three 9ct gold dress studs with engine turned decoration, combined weight 3.4 gms, a pair of gold and mother-of-pearl dress studs, a set of six turquoise and mother-of-pearl dress buttons and a set of six mother-of-pearl dress buttons, with five cases
A CHARLES X PALAIS ROYAL ORMOLU MOUNTED AND CUT GLASS CASKET OR BOX (2)Coleridge Collection, Circa 1825Of rectangular form with slightly domed hinged lid above engine-milled rim and foliate swagged cornucopia mount, with ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ label, 11.5cm wide; 6.5cm high; Together with a French gilt-bronze mounted figure of a winged Cupid support mounted on a hob-nail cut base, 19th Century, 15.5cm highProvenanceTheAnthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection
A CHARLES X PALAIS ROYAL GILT-METAL SPILL HOLDER MODELLED AS A WINGED CHERUB BEARING A SHEAF OF WHEAT (2)Coleridge Collection, Mounted on an engine-turned and tortoiseshell oval base, with ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ label, 12.5cm high; Together with a French bronze model of an elephant mounted on a gilt-bronze ‘rocaille’ base, 19th Century, 9cm long; 5cm highProvenanceTheAnthony & Marietta Coleridge CollectionThe spill vase: Christie's, South Kensington, 23 May 2001,unknown lot number.
A LADY'S SILVER MOUNTED FOUR PIECE DRESSING SET AND A SILVER RIMMED GLASS MATCH STRIKING STAND (5)The dressing set comprising; a hand mirror, a hairbrush, a clothes brush and a comb, each piece with engine turned decoration in the Art Deco taste, Birmingham 1937, with a fitted case, the match stand, London 1904
A GROUP OF SILVER AND SILVER MOUNTED WARES (27)Comprising; a rectangular table cigarette box, having engine turned decoration, wooden lined within, Birmingham 1929, 15.7cm; 11.1cm, a three piece condiment set, Chester 1937, fourteen teaspoons in a matching design, having differing hallmarks, two butter knives, two further silver spoons, a pair of sugar tongs and the mirror lid and frame from a powder bowl, combined weight of weighable silver 447gms, also a plated salt and a plated mustard spoon
A VICTORIAN SILVER VISITNG CARD CASE AND TWO FURTHER ITEMS (3)The shaped rectangular card case, with pierced decoration, in a floral and foliate design by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1844, a silver cigarette case, with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1926, combined weight 153 gms and a silver matchbox slide
A George III silver snuff box, maker's mark unclear, London 1819, oblong shape engine turned and with reeded outlines, engraved initials and further inscribed Captn of Numbers / William Staunton / July 14 1840, 2.5oz., width 7.5cm; together with a related gilt metal archery medal, Woodmen of Arden, engraved W A CAPn OF NUMBERS Wm STAUNTON JULY 1838.Qty: 2
A FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEATUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day two train gong-striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 8913 to lower left hand corner and the inside of the frontplate numbered 712 and 3633, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and blued steel spade hands set within a rectangular silvered engine-turned mask bordered by a canted brass insert, the bevel-glazed case with reeded hinged carrying handle over thick rectangular top glass, repeat plunger to front edge and double-cavetto top mouldings incorporating canted angles, the uprights with channelled angles and the rear with hinged glazed door, on ogee-profile skirt base also with canted angles.18.5cm (7.25ins) high with handle down, 22.5cm (8,75ins) high with handle up, 12.5cm (5ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. The sizing of French carriage clock is discussed in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development on pages 184-86 where it is noted that standard French 'giant' carriage clocks measure 9 inches high with handle up. Condition Report: Movement appears all original and is in relatively clean working condition, however strike is a little lazy in its operation and the escapement is prone to stopping hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The enamel dial appears free from damage; the silvered mask has a band of rubbing/wear to the engine-turned decoration along the lower margin. The case is in good original condition albeit a little tarnished/discoloured. The top glass has a slight edge and corner chips otherwise glasses appear free from visible chips. The rear door frame has some slight scuffing/wear to the bottom left-hand corner.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN BRASS SKELETON CLOCKBROWN AND COMPANY, LONDON, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe elaborate symmetrical scroll-pierced waisted plates united by five double-screwed baluster pillars and enclosing twin chain fusee trains, the going with anchor escapement regulated by half seconds lenticular bob pendulum swinging to the rear, and the strike train sounding the hours on a bell mounted above the plates, the pierced silvered brass dial formed as interloped engine-turned rings incorporating cartouche Roman numerals within floating wavy outer minute track, with blued steel moon hands over shaped delicate leafy spray engraved panel engraved BROWN & Co., 18 QUEEN'S-HEAD STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON applied to movement frontplate beneath, mounted via four bell-shaped feet onto a stepped D-ended Carrara marble base with ogee moulded skirt and compressed bun feet; with glass dome cover.45cm (17.75ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 21cm (8.25ins) deep overall. Brown and Company are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London circa 1881.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial in clean condition and finely finished. The marble base appears free from visible faults. The dome cover has some very slight fritting around the lower edge otherwise is in fine condition.Clock is complete with a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE AND RARE GEORGE II GILT BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-STRIKING TABLE CLOCKHENRY HINDLEY, YORK, MID 18th CENTURYThe six distinctive double-baluster turned pillar twin chain fusee movement with arched plates measuring 10.25 by 6 inches enclosing greatwheels fitted to the narrow ends of the fusee cones, the going train incorporating perpendicular contrate drive from the centre-wheel to the escapement positioned at the apex of the plates, now with deadbeat escapement incorporating Brocot-type pallets positioned between the dial and the front plate (behind a shaped bridge) and regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum swinging to the rear, the two-in-one quarter-striking train incorporating single rack for both hours and the quarters utilising a standard snail arrangement to set the count for the former, and a second three-tooth rack stop lever (acting on a pin set in the hour rack arm) to control the latter, sounding on a graduated pair of bells with the hour on the larger and the quarters on both via dedicated hammers (incorporating Hindley's distinctive 'L' shaped springs) driven by the same pin wheel with automatic positioning via lateral pump action facilitating disengagement of the quarter hammers and engagement of third single hour hammer leading up to the hour, the backplate applied with an additional second plate finely engraved with asymmetric scrolling foliage around a central circular cartouche signed Hen. Hindley, of YORK flanked by Ho-Ho bird, lion and grotesque mask inhabited strapwork, the 7 inch arched brass dial with richly matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed H. Hindley, York to lower edge, with scroll-pierced steel hands and lambrequin mask centred scroll cast spandrels, the upper margin with Strike quar's/Hr/Silent selection beneath arch centred with a subsidiary seconds dial flanked by female sphinx inhabited scroll cast mounts, the plate further applied with raised ogee border mouldings incorporating architectural cavetto 'capitals' and keystone details, the ebonised bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and pineapple finials over complex top mouldings and arch-glazed hinged front incorporating generous gilt fillet moulding to dial aperture, foliate scroll cast gilt upper quadrant frets and applied with female term mounts to uprights, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base.48cm (19ins) high with handle down, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep.Henry Hindley was born in Great Harwood, near Blackburn, Lancashire 1699, little is known about his early life, however by the mid 1720's he was making clocks in Wigan where he repaired the church clock in 1726. Hindley moved with his young family (including his son, Joseph born 1728) to the prosperous city of York where, after making clocks for the Mansion House and Guildhall, he gained his Freedom of the city in 1732. Hindley s talents were such that he equipped his workshop with tools of his own design including an important dividing and wheel cutting engine, a screw cutting lathe and a fusee engine. As well as domestic clocks Hindley received commissions for several turret clocks including York Minster and supplied a range of scientific instruments including two important equatorial telescopes for the Duke of Norfolk and William Constable. By the 1760 s Hindley s health had deteriorated to the extent that an ever-increasing proportion of the business was handled by his son Joseph. Henry died in 1771 with his son and successor Joseph unfortunately dying just three years later in 1774, before he had had the opportunity to stamp his own mark on the family firm. According to the late Rodney Law, of Hindley's work only around 15 'spring clocks' are known versus around 40 longcases (see Law, R.J. HENRY HINDLEY OF YORK 1701-1771, PART II - published as an excerpt by The Antiquarian Horological Society). Law writes that of the examples seen by him all except one have half-seconds pendulums, all but three seconds hands and the majority have maintaining power. All also have the same distinctive design of double baluster pillar following those possibly first seen on Hindley's longcase clock of 1742 suggesting that he did not start making spring clocks until after that date. The use of fusees with the large ends positioned frontwards was to reduce the degree of friction at the larger front pivot which, with the standard design, was most apparent after winding. Further refinements include 'kneed' springs (of right-angled 'L' form), and two-in-one quarter-striking using the same rack for both the quarters and the hours. Indeed it is noted by Rodney Law that the latter detail has similarities with French work suggesting that Hindley was either well-read, having studied the works of makers such as Thiout, or was kept abreast of French work by his 'ingenious Jesuit friend'The positioning of the escapement behind a bridge towards the apex of the arch of the frontplate (driven via a vertically pivoted arbor with contrate wheels), is again typical of Hindley's work and allows space for a half-second pendulum to be installed in a standard-sized table clock as well as the provision of subsidiary seconds to the arch of the dial. Indeed when fitted with his form of deadbeat escapement Hindley's table clocks would have been very good timekeepers, hence the provision of a seconds dial will be very worthwhile. In addition to these refinements the wheel train of the current clock is very finely executed with pinion counts of eight or above which, again, ensures fine accurate running. A clock by Hindley with very similar design and layout to the current movement is illustrated and described in Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 on pages 150-53.The separately engraved backplate fitted to the present clock is highly unusual. The decoration is finely executed by an accomplished engraver and can be firmly placed within the category of 'vine engraving 1740-1770' discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on pages 337-358. Indeed the quality of the engraving, both in its up-to-date sophisticated design and highly accomplished execution, would suggest that it was executed in London. It is therefore most probable that Hindley sent the plate to London to be engraved as a separate entity from the movement and fitted it over the plain backplate on completion of the mechanism. PLEASE SEE THE ONLINE 'PAGE-TURNING' CATALOGUE FOR THE REMAINING TEXT OF THIS FOOTNOTE.
Y A SWISS TRAVELLING ALARM TIMEPIECE COMPENDIUM WITH BAROMETER, CALENDAR AND THERMOMETER RETAILED BY GUILLERMIN, PARIS, CIRCA 1930The engine-turned nickel finish eight-day watch-type keyless lever timepiece movement with 1.25 inch square brushed copper-finish dial inscribed GUILLERMIN, PARIS over 8 to centre, with luminous vertical Arabic numerals to chapter ring and inscribed Fab. En Suisse to lower margin, with luminous baton hands set behind rectangular plexiglass crystal with two-position winding crown beneath, the snap-on rear cover numbered 284489, set into the lower left hand corner of a square rose-gold coloured frame alongside a conforming manual calendar with apertures for day-of-the-week and month within outer track for date-of-the-month, beneath aneroid barometer annotated in barometric inches and millimetres and annotated in French to upper left, and a CENTIGRADE and FAHRENHEIT scale dial barometer to upper right, the whole assembly pivoted at the top within in a crocodile skin covered folding 'easel' wallet case.The wallet 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep and 10cm (4ins) high when open. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: The timepiece movement is working, the barometer responds to change in pressure (has been bag tested) and the thermometer responds to change in temperature hence the compendium is fully operational. All dials are in fine original condition and the metal frame of the case has only very slight edge wear. The crocodile hide is in good condition with only light wear and some relatively light moisture staining however is dry hence requires 'feeding'. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE V SILVER TRIANGULAR DESK CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE COMPENDIUM WITH BAROMETER, COMPASS AND CALENDARTHE CASE MARKED FOR JOHN MANGER, LONDON 1916The Swiss made circular eight-day movement with visible mainspring within a manually wound rotating drum applied to the backplate, incorporating hand setting wheel to centre and stamped SWISS MADE, 496 (Swiss cross symbol) 497 to the winder, the 1.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set within bevel-glazed circular bezel, the triangular case engine-turned with vertical line decoration throughout incorporating front-hinged side panels, the left hand side with a calendar comprising an aperture for month of the year (adjusted via a disc to the interior) within seven segments counting dates of the month and rotating glazed bezel engraved with days of the week, opposing right hand side fitted with an aneroid barometer inscribed MADE IN LONDON to centre, calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within rotating glazed bezel fitted with a steel recording pointer, the top with hinged triangulated handle over a compass to centre, the underside hallmarked for London 1916 makers J.M within a shield; with original red Morocco covered travel/display case gilt embossed with a coronet for a Duke of Duchess over monogram S.M.The timepiece 7,5cm (3ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. John Manger is recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as clock and watch case maker working from Holborn Circus, London from before 1882. The makers mark on the current lot was registered in January 1899.Condition Report: Timepiece is running however the spring will not fully wind suggesting that has become unhitched at the centre. The spring is visible through the glass back and there is no visible breaks/damage hence may just require re-attaching to the centre spindle. The dial is in fine condition although there is some scratching to interior of the glass, The barometer and calendars are fully operational and free from any noticeable faults. The compass has some rubbing to the card from the needle otherwise is in good working condition. The case is in near immaculate condition. The the satin-gilt interior has overall slight spotting/patchy tarnishing; the exterior has some very slight scratching around the thumb-slot for opening the case. Otherwise exterior is in fine original condition with minimal wear. The protective outer case is in very good original condition albeit a little dirty in places. The exterior is missing the two tabs which would have assisted the opening of the each of the front sections otherwise covering is in fine condition and of nice slightly patinated mellow colour. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LATE VICTORIAN GREEN GUILLOCHE ENAMELLED CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE MARKED FOR HENRY STUART BROWN, LONDON 1897The French or Swiss rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the frosted silvered backplate with pivoted integral winding key and stamped JC within a triangle beneath serial number 52152, the 1.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with fine scroll-pierced gilt hands set within a moulded convex-glazed bezel incorporating a canted insert to interior, the rectangular case with hinged carrying handle and horizontal radial engine-turned green guilloche enamel panel to top, over conforming panels to the front, sides and rear door, on bead decorated compressed bun feet, Hallmarks for London 1897 makers H.S.B.11cm (4.25ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Henry Stuart Brown is recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as a maker of clock cases, book markers, picture frames, vestas etc. working in London from 1889 until 1903. The makers mark on the current lot was registered in March 1889.
A FRENCH EMPIRE SMALL ORMOLU LYRE-SHAPED MANTEL TIMEPIECERIEUSSEC, PARIS, EARLY 19th CENTURY The circular eight-day single train movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension and stamped RIEUSSEC. H;GER DU ROI, 92 to the left hand margin of the backplate, the 2.5 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Rieussec, H'GER DU ROI to centre, with blued steel moon hands set within gilt engine-milled ropetwist bezel, the case modelled as a lyre with foliate and anthemion cast decoration to the twin uprights centred with simulated strings beneath palmette crest to the centre of the superstructure, on oval section plinth base incorporating lappet leaf decoration to top mouldings and festoon leaf mounts to waist, on disc-turned feet; now with a glass dome cover and wooden stand.The clock 24cm (9.5ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep; the dome and stand 29cm (11.5ins) high. Rieussec is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as working from Rue du Marche-Pallu, Paris, 1804-12, then Rue Neuve des Petits champs in 1815 before becoming Rieussec and Fils in 1830.
A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE PATINATED BRONZE, ORMOLU AND CARRARA MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKGASTON JOLLY, PARIS, CIRCA 1800The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Gaston Jolly A Paris to centre and with blued steel moon hands within engine-milled gilt bezel, the case modelled as urn with floral surmount to the tall domed superstructure decorated with an entwined serpent over ovoid body housing the movement with gilt pendant finial to underside, raised on four tapered pierced lappet-leaf moulded supports incorporating female term upper terminals to the sides and out-swept hoof feet, mounted on a stepped oval Carrara marble plinth base with gilt engine-milled disc feet.59cm (23ins) high, 25cm (10ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. Francois-Piere Gaston-Jolly is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE des HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as becoming a Master in 1794 and working from Pave St. Sauveur, Paris 1810-20. He was a fine maker whose movements are often seen in cases by Pierre-Philippe Thomire suggesting that there was some form of association between the two workshops.
A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE STYLE ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL 'AU BON SAUVAGE' MANTEL TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, 20th CENTURY, THE CASE INCORPORATING ELEMENTS POSSIBLY ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE-PHILIPPE THOMIREIncorporating a nickel finish 'Grade 8' eight-day seven-jewel timepiece movement by WALTHAM WATCH CO. with lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate signed, engraved 8 DAYS and numbered 27916995, the 4 inch convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and fine scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass hands, with engine-milled gilt surround set into a gilt drum fitted with hinged door to rear, supported via naturalistically cast rails onto the shoulders of two standing patinated bronze figures, each in striding pose, wearing tobacco leaf skirts and stood bare-foot on a break-arch ended naturalistically cast gilt panel applied to a conforming patinated bronze plate, the whole resting on a verde antico marble block plinth.19cm (11.5ins) high, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. The castings for the figures, rustic poles and baseplate can be directly compared to those on a clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire entitled Paul and Virginie illustrated in Niehuser, Elke FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS on page 151.
A FINE AND RARE FRENCH EMPIRE TOLE PEINTE NIGHT-AND-DAY PROJECTION TIMEPIECEBOFENSCHEN, PARIS, CIRCA 1815The circular four columnar pillar double-dialled movement with additional wheel added to the train to increase the duration from thirty-hours to several days, with verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm monometallic balance incorporating rack-and-pinion regulation adjustment via a pointer on the dial, the rear with 2.25 inch circular concave silvered brass dial engraved with Arabic hour numerals and with conforming quarter hour markers, the front with circular white enamel dial with R/A regulation adjustment pointer over signature Bofenschen, a Paris to centre within vertical Roman hour numeral chapter ring and with Arabic quarters within the outer minute track, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged engine-milled convex glazed gilt brass bezel, the ormolu mounted urn-shaped tole-peinte case painted to resemble porphyry with removable gilt leaf-bud cast finial to the concave lid decorated in gilt with collars over repeating leaf rim to base, the body with fine chiselled ormolu lions mask ring handles to each side over gilt acanthus decoration to waist, the interior with glazed aperture to the rear of the movement and fitted with a spirit lamp for reflecting an image of the concave silvered back dial through a conforming circular glazed aperture to the rear of the case, raised on swept foot applied with engine-turned gilt collars over a rectangular plinth applied with cast sunburst Apollo mask to front and stars to sides on lappet leaf moulded skirt base.52cm (20.5ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Bofenschein is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a maker of musical and automaton clocks working in Paris 1807-13. A very closely related timepiece by Bofenschen was sold at Sotheby's New York sale Mario Buatta: Prince of Interiors 23rd January 2020 (lot 32) for $7,500.Condition Report: As catalogued movement has been increased in duration from 30hr to several days by inserting another wheel in the train and moving the winding arbor. This would appear to have been done early in the clock's life and the rest of the movement appears to be in original condition. The movement will just about run when encouraged however a gentle clean/service is required. The enamel dial is in fine condition having only one small edge chip (cannot be seen with the bezel closed). The silver convex dial has some wear/degradation of the silvering otherwise is in good original condition. The spirit lamp to the inside of the vase is intact but will require filling and providing with a wick. The case is in very good original condition with some overall mellowing/patination and light wear to the painted surfaces and slight patchy discolouration to the gilt mounts.Timepiece does not have a winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine group of b&w British motor racing action photographs, circa 1930 and 1940s,comprising of 19 b&w photographic images mounted on card, some bearing handwritten titles and six signed in pencil by motor racing photographer Colin Brightman, to include Era 100 M.P.H. on Brighton Front, 25 by 30cm.; Era No.16 in action, 36 by 39cm.; Bugatti No.7 motor racing in Isle of Man, 30 by 40cm.; 1949 Ferrari 25 F1 No.8 racing, 38 by 40cm.; Era No.12 racing, 36 by 38.; Talbot-Lago racing possibly at Silverstone in 1949, 38 by 40cm.; Maserati 4CLT No.11 racing, 36 by 38cm.; Maserati No.18 racing, possibly Luigi Villoresi, 36 by 38cm.; Ferrari 125 F1 engine, possibly at Silverstone in 1949, 36 by 38cm.; Talbot-Lago T26C No.3 racing, possibly at Silverstone in 1949, 36 by 38cm.; Maserati 4CLT No.18, possibly Luigi Villoresi, 36 by 38cm.; two Ferrari 125 F1 No.8 racing possibly Alberto Ascari in 1949, 38 by 40cm.; the following signed in pencil by Colin Brightman on the mounts, No.11 racing car, 40 by 40cm.; ERA No.142 racing car, 40 by 50cm, photograph exhibited at North Middlesex P.S. exhibition in 1939; Mercedes Benz W125 No.3 racing car, 40 by 50cm.; Nuvolai No.4 winners Donnington 1938, 40 by 50cm.; No.8 racing car, photograph exhibited at Olympia Motor Show 1936 and No.7 racing car, 40 by 50cm, photograph exhibited at North Middlesex P.S. exhibition 1938, each mount and photograph bearing some foxing and minor wear, (19)
MIXED SILVER & COINS COLLECTABLES GROUP - two pairs and two other napkin rings, London 1944 pair with engine turned decoration, Maker E Silver & Co, Birmingham 1947 pair, Maker A J Bailey, plain banded with raised edge rims, monogrammed with the letter 'D', the two further napkin rings with Birmingham hallmarks for 1923 and 1920, 4.3ozt gross, Chinese export filigree coin centred dish, 10cms diam, small white metal caddy spoon with shell bowl and Prince of Wales feathers type handle, six commemorative crowns, 1989 two pounds coin, Royal British Legion enamel badge and a brass tunic button
BIRMINGHAM SILVER PRESENTATION CIGARETTE BOX - 1933, Maker Beddoes & Co, engine turned lid with 'H E H' monogrammed cartouche, the body widening at the base to four corner bracket Art Deco style feet, inscription to the front reads 'Presented to Dr Heapy, Small Heath Fancier's Society 1935', 6.5cms H, 18.5cms W, 11.5cms D, the lid interior gilded, the base interior cedar lined, 30ozt gross weight
BIRMINGHAM SILVER CASED POCKET WATCH - 1925, Maker Aaron Lufkin Dennison, open faced manual wind, the white enamel dial marked 'Kendal & Dent, London' makers to the Admiralty, set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, interior dust cover inscribed 'Presented to Mr J A Roe by his staff at HMSO Roman Street on his transfer May 1927', the case back with engine turned decoration and vacant cartouche, 48mm case diameter, 94grms gross, all case parts hallmarked, in original fitted Kendal & Dent case
Early 20th century A.D. A pair of wooden 'spear' canoe paddles of traditional form and with the long leaf-shaped blades decorated with traditional carved patterns. 1.75 kg total, 179 cm long (70 1/4 in.). Acquired Mahe, Seychelles, 1943 by Gilbert Moir, cook aboard HMS Ethiopian. Property of Robert Moir, by inheritance from his late father, 2014. Accompanied by copies of photographs and service papers of Gilbert Moir. Accompanied by a signed hand written letter from Robert Moir describing the circumstances of acquisition. While berthed in the Seychelles for several months in 1943, the ship suffered an act of sabotage to the engines by a crew member which extended the ship's stay in port; the subsequent board of enquiry, while not being able to discover who was guilty, recommended that the entire engine-room crew be dispersed to other ships. Had the guilty person or people been identified, they would of course have faced the death penalty for an act of sabotage during wartime service. The paddles were acquired on the island of Mahe from a local person in exchange for a large tin of corned beef. [2]
GUILLEMIN, PARIS No. 261. A LARGE EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU PORTICO CLOCK the high quality gilded case with acanthus leaf moulds and reeded Corinthian columns supporting a 5" dial with silvered Roman chapter ring enclosing an engine-turned centre fronting a signed spring driven eight-day movement with outside countwheel striking the hours/half hours on a bell, anchor escapement with compensated gridiron pendulum59.5cm high
A SWISS EARLY 20TH CENTURY 14CT GOLD FULL HUNTER POCKET WATCH having an engine-turned case with sprung cover opening to reveal a white enamel dial with Roman numerals fronting a gilt skeletonised keyless wound movement with jewelled end stops and compensated lever escapement, total weight app. 109g58mm diameter
A 19TH CENTURY LEATHER CASED GENTLEMAN'S SILVER-TOPPED DRESSING SET BY LEUCHARS & SON 38 & 39 PICCADILLY LONDON of square shape with gilt brass lock, fitted six silver topped engine turned cut glass bottles.18cm wide 14.5cm deep 16cm high The case is in very nice condition. The oval glass jar is missing, but the lid is present and the key for the lock on the case is present. One of the bottles has a shallow chip to the bottom corner, but there is no other damage to the bottles. One of the lids has a very small dent to the edge. The lids are monogrammed and there are initials to the leather case.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH OVAL REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK the brass case with engine turned masked dial enclosing an enamelled face with Roman numerals above a smaller alarm dial fronting an 8-day spring driven movement striking the hours and half hours on a gong fitted an original balance wheel compensated escapement. The oval case with bevelled glasses and folding carrying handle14.5cm high handle down
A LATE 19TH CENTURY GILT BRASS FRENCH STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK with engine turned mask, enamel dial and Arabic numerals fronting an 8-day spring-driven French movement striking the hours and half hours on a gong with later escapement. The stepped case with floral turned columns and bevelled glasses.16cm high handle downThe case is in very good condition with no damage to the glass panels and there is no damage to the enamel dial. The movement ticks when wound and has a replaced lever escapement. The strike side winds but doesn't function correctly and will need attention. The minute hand is loose, it will just need reattaching but isn't damaged.
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