A rare selection of Regency and Victorian laboratory electrostatic demonstration apparatusThe friction plate generator stamped for J.H. Fox, early 19th centuryComprising an incomplete Ramsden type glass friction plate electrostatic generator constructed with circular glass plate pivoted in the centre between friction pads set positioned at the top and base within mahogany frame surmounted with a brass discharge sphere and with crank drive handle to one side, the opposing side with brass dovetail slot to support a conductor assembly, on platform base stamped J.H. Fox to one corner, 48cm (19ins) high; a lacquered brass Volta cannon of moulded knopped cylindrical form with enclosed conducting sphere to one end opposing cork projectile to the other, 16cm (6.25ins) long; two sets of brass and glass scintillating tubes, each with brass discharge ball terminal over hollow glass tube applied with foil dots arranged as a helix to interior over brass collar with threaded extension to base, the first a set of six approximately 30cm (12ins) long, the second five approximately 35cm (14ins) long; three glass-insulated discharge wands of differing designs and a small quantity of miscellaneous parts, (qty). In around 1768 Jesse Ramsden developed the type of glass plate electrostatic generator included in the current lot. Such generators became increasingly popular with those interested in the natural sciences and were used with apparatus such as scintillating tubes allowing electric demonstration to become entertainment. A scintillating tube incorporates a line of small foil diamonds or discs spiralling down the inside of a hand-blown glass cylinder with only a small space separating each of the pieces. A dramatic electric display of sparkling light is created when a static charge is applied to the brass ball finial atop the tube with the charge spiralling down the path of tin-foil discs, creating a bright spark at the union of each piece. The Volta cannon (or spark Eudiometer) was developed in the 1770's by Alessandro Volta who was particularly interested in the flammability of swamp gasses. By filling the canister with such gasses (or a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen) and stopping one end with a cork, the contents could be ignited by introducing a spark (via insulated electrode similar to a vehicle spark plug) with a Leyden jar resulting in the cork being expelled as a projectile due to the flammable gasses exploding within the body of the canister.
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A Victorian lacquered brass binocular microscopeM. P. Tench, London, circa 1870The bifurcated tube of Wenham type with rack and pinion coarse and fine micrometer screw focus adjustment above twin nosepiece objective mount and rectangular stage with X and Y screw positioning assembly, the underside with sub-stage condenser with rotating disc pierced with apertures of varying diameter and pivoted plano-concave mirror beneath, the rectangular limb hinged behind the stage between shaped plate uprights over a Y-shaped platform foot signed M. P. TENCH, 135 FLEET STREET, LONDON to the rear surface, minimum height with eyepiece lenses removed 40cm (15.75ins); in a pine box with four assorted objective lenses in canisters by various makers, four eyepiece lenses, frog plate, live box, forceps and a bullseye light condenser lens on adjustable brass stand with heavy disc foot, the box 46cm (18ins) high; with two boxes of microscope slides, the first pine containing twelve trays of six mainly professionally prepared slides of fauna and flora, 20.5cm (8ins) wide; the second card containing a smaller quantity of mainly unprepared slide panels, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, (3). M.P. Tench appears not to be recorded in the usual sources which would suggest that he was a retailer of instruments rather than a maker. The current lot however bears a strong resemblance to Andrew Rossa No. 2 binocular microscope as illustrated in his 1870 catalogue hence was probably supplied by him for retail by Tench.
Y George III shagreen etui of drawing instrumentsJ. Bleuler, London, circa 1800 The tapered case with hinged lid enclosing fitted interior containing an ivory sector rule engraved BLEULER, LONDON, a protractor also signed and a selection of brass compasses and other instruments, the inside of the lid applied with trade label J. BLEULER, No. 27 Ludgate Street, LONDON, the exterior with brass button clasp to front, 17cm (6.75ins) high. A John Bleuler is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as apprenticed to Henry Shuttleworth in 1771, he took on the business of the late Thomas Whitford at 27 Ludgate Hill, London in 1791 and worked from that address until 1822. He died in 1829. Condition Report: Instruments appear complete and free from significant faults but have general wear and light corrosion. The sector is a little stained but appears undamaged. The case is intact but a little tired with cracking, slight movement and wear to the skin veneers. The base has a hole due to an instrument being pushed through from the inside and the rear has unusual layout to the veneers incorporation a triangular patch which is almost certainly a detail from its construction than a repair. Internally the compartment divisions have noticeable wear but are serviceable. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III brass portable compass sundial and a pocket compassThe sundial signed for C. Stedman, London, circa 1800The cylindrical case inset with printed paper compass rose signed C: STEDMAN, LONDON to centre with annotations for the four cardinal points and subdivisions for NE, SE, SW and NW within outer scale divided to two-degree s and annotated for every ten degrees set beneath brass collar engraved in reverse with Roman numeral chapter ring III-XII-VIII, the centre with pivoted gnomon over scroll shaped spring plate, the threaded cover with further paper compass rose applied to the inside and concentric ring engraved decoration to exterior, (compass needle and glass cover lacking); the brass pocket compass of similar design but without the chapter ring and gnomon assembly, each 5.1cm (2ins) diameter, (2). Christopher Stedman Junior is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as gaining his freedom of the Grocer's Company in 1784 and succeeding his mother at 24 Leadenhall Street, London from 1785.Condition Report: The compass sundial is lacking its needle and internal glass otherwise both are in original unrestored condition with light to moderate age related bumps, scuffs discolouration and wear.Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare English simple altitude ring or 'poke' portable sundialUnsigned, circa 1700Formed as a ring 1.5 inches in diameter fitted with moveable central band pierced with a pin-hole over slit cut within the body of the ring for about 120 degrees beneath sliding against a scale stamped with letters denoting months of the year I-I (for January to June) in one direction and I-D (for July to December) in the other, the interior with opposing scale stamped 4 to 12 then back from 12 to 8 And with divisions for approximately every ten minutes, the top with simple arched suspension loop. The current lot is designed to be used for a single location (ie. for a fixed latitude) and would be operated by first setting the pin hole for the approximate date and then suspending the dial with the hole facing the sun to allow the light projecting through it to fall onto the scale to the inside of the ring behind to provide the time of day. Naturally the user would need to know whether it is morning and afternoon (can be ascertained by taking a few readings to see if the sun is rising or falling) and the accuracy will be very limited. This type of dial is described in Cowham, Mike A DIAL IN YOUR POKE on pages 21-23 where it is suggested that they were mostly made in England and probably date to around 1700.
A Victorian 18ct gold keyless lever half-hunter pocket watch J.W. Benson, London, 1916 The frosted gilt three-quarter plate movement with English lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance with ruby endstone to the tapered balance cock fitted with F/S regulation lever, the backplate inscribed THE LUDGATE, J.W. Benson, PATENT No. 4658, BEST LONDON MAKE, TO THE H.M. THE QUEEN, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON, F3086, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and repeat signature J.W. Benson, London to centre, with correct gold half-hunter spade hands set within fixed convex glazed bezel, the case with small circular glazed aperture within blue enamelled Roman numeral chapter ring to hinged front, two hinged covers to rear and keyless winding post fitted with suspension loop at three o'clock, marks for London 1916, the case 51mm (2ins) diameter. The firm of James William Benson were in business from 1854 until 1973 and are recorded as working at 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill, London with a retail outlet at West End House, 25, Old Bond Street. An advert of theirs in the Illustrated London News of the 13th of December 1884 shows a printed view of their 'Steam Room' and 'Mezanine'. The business traded as J.W. Benson from 1856 and was continued by James Benson's sons James, Alfred and Arthur after his death in 1878; in 1891 the firm became a limited company. Their range of 'The Ludgate' watches formed part of a series others called 'The Bank' and 'The Field' which were introduced in 1891/2 a product of the firms new steam-powered factory which opened at 38 Belle Sauvage Yard, London at that time. The factory continued producing watches until the Second World War when it was destroyed by a bombing raid. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition with no apparent faults or evidence of alteration. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case has overall light rubbing/scratching and very slight denting to the rear cover otherwise is in fine condition with no losses to the enamel chapter ring. Condition Report Disclaimer
Atkins, Charles Edward REGISTER OF APPRENTICES OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CLOCKMAKERS OF THE CITY OF LONDON 1631-1931Privately printed for The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, London 1931, gilt titled green cloth 8vo.Condition Report: Some light fading, staining and scuffs to front board and a light but noticeable scuff/scratch across the back board. Spine and binding is sound. Internally some foxing to front end papers otherwise very good.Condition Report Disclaimer
George Graham An engraved portrait after T. Hudson, mid to late 18th centuryEngraved by J. Tooley, the image 12 by 9.5 cm and titled GEORGE GRAHAM to lower margin, framed and glazed, 26cm (10.25ins) by 21cm (8.25ins) overall.Condition Report: Very light foxing only. Frame mount appears to be up to the edge of the margins of the plate, how much further the paper extends beyond the mount cannot be ascertained as the frame is sealed at the rear.Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A group of eight rectangular carriage clock travelling casesLate 19th centuryComprising one executed in the Chinese taste with mother-of-pearl foliate sprays inlaid into rosewood and seven covered in tooled leather, (light damage and wear), the largest 18cm (7ins) high; the smallest 11cm (4.375ins) high, (8).
Y A Victorian small two-day marine chronometerCharles Frodsham, London, circa 1845 The four pillar full-plate single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, split bimetallic balance with keystone-shaped compensation weights, helical balance spring and faceted diamond endstone, the spotted backplate signed Charles Frodsham, London and with brass bayonet fitting dust cover, the 3.25 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands, subsidiary seconds and power reserve dials, and inscribed CHARLES FRODSHAM, 7 Pavement, Finsbury Park, London, No. 2012 to centre, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, the mahogany three-tier case with vacant nameplate to top surface and push button clasp for the top tier above inset ivory panel inscribed ARNOLD, CHARLES FRODSHAM, 84 STRAND, LONDON. to the middle tier, with brass key escutcheon over circular plate engraved with repeat serial number 2012 beneath, the sides with brass carrying handles, the box 15cm (6ins) wide. Charles Frodsham was born in 1810 into a family of clockmakers with his grandfather, William originating from Cheshire before moving to London prior to 1781 where he was admitted to the Clockmakers Company. His son, William James, had six sons, four of whom joined the firm of Parkinson and Frodsham in London; whilst Charles, the third born son set-up on his own at Barnes Place, Islington in 1834. He moved to 12 Finsbury Pavement in 1836 then to number 7 in 1838. On the death of the renowned chronometer maker John Roger Arnold in 1843 Charles Frodsham acquired the business and began trading as Arnold, Charles Frodsham from 84 Strand, London. Unusually Frodsham was not admitted to the Clockmakers Company until 1845 but went on to serve as master twice in 1855 and 1862; he was also a founder member of the British horological Institute in 1858.Charles Frodsham became one of the most eminent chronometer makers of his generation who served as a juror in the 1852 International Exhibition held at South Kensington where he also showed a month duration marine chronometer with experimental Duo-in-uno balance springs and three different forms of compound balance. In 1854 he purchased the goodwill of the late Benjamin Lewis Vulliamys business which led to his appointment as Superintendent and Keeper of Her Majestys clocks at Buckingham Palace. Charles Frodsham died of liver disease in January 1871 and was succeeded by his son, Harrison Mill Frodsham. The business became Charles Frodsham and Company and in 1884 and then was incorporated as a limited Company in 1893 before relocating to 115 New Bond Street, London two years later where they remained well into the Twentieth Century. The firm is still trading today (from 32 Bury Street, London) as specialist in chronometer, watch and clock makers. The current lot appears to be one of the first chronometers sold by Frodsham after he acquired the late John Roger Arnolds business in 1843 as the dial carries his former address (7 Pavement, Finsbury Square) whilst the box has a plaque for Arnold, Charles Frodsham at 84 Strand, London. This fact is further supported by the existence (in the collection of the National Maritime Museum -accession number ZAA0058) of a small marine chronometer numbered 2025 and signed by Frodsham at 84 Strand which utilises a pocket chronometer movement made by Arnold in around 1802. From this it is reasonable to surmise that Frodsham initially used-up old stock, both from his Finsbury address and Arnolds former business, when he first started trading from 84 Strand in 1843.Condition Report: Movement appears to be in fine clean working condition with no obvious alterations, repairs or replacements. The lacquered finish has a few areas of tarnishing and discolouration. The dial is in fine condition with clear engraving and only light tarnishing mainly towards lower edge. The internal cover has some light wear/discolouration to the original lacquered finish otherwise is in fine condition. The brass bowl and gimbal assembly are in fine condition however have probably been gently cleaned and re-lacquered at some point and are now showing slight discolouration in places. The box appears to be in fine condition with faults essentially limited to slight patchy fading to the top panel and a crack to the left hand margin of the ivory nameplate to the front.Instrument has a case key but presently no winder -has been consigned as part of a private collection. The vendor was unable to locate the keys to his clocks at the time of consigning, he has now found them and is sending them to us so hopefully the clock will have a key by the time the sale goes on view -we will update this report accordingly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A Victorian brass bound rosewood two-day marine chronometerParkinson and Frodsham, London, circa 1880The four pillar full-plate single chain fusee movement with spotted plates, Harrison's maintaining power and Earnshaw type spring detent escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance with circular timing weights and helical balance spring with faceted diamond endstone, the 4 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands, subsidiary seconds incorporating serial number 4184, power reserve dial, and inscribed PARKINSON & FRODSHAM, ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON to centre, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, the rosewood three-tier case with brass shield nameplate within double-line borders and brass bound edges to top over conforming front with push-button clasp for the top tier above applied ivory panel inscribed PARKINSON & FRODSHAM,4184, LONDON to the middle tier and with inset brass key escutcheon, the sides with recessed brass carrying handles and conforming brass bound edges, 18.5cm (7.25ins) wide. William Parkinson and William James Frodsham founded the highly regarded firm of Parkinson & Frodsham in 1801 at 4 Change Alley, Cornhill, London. William Parkinson died in 1842 and William Frodsham in 1850. Initially the firm specialised in marine and pocket chronometers. It had an extensive export business, and supplied the Admiralty and numerous shipping companies. After the founders' deaths the business was continued by Frodsham's elder sons and grandson until 1912, when the name and business were sold to the foreman, William Harris. Harris and his son Geoffrey ran the business successfully until 1944 when the firm's premises in Budge Row were bombed.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and appears all-original, plates have some light patchy discolouration from handling. Dial is in fine condition with only very slight mellowing to the silvered finish. The bowl and gimbals are in good original condition with relatively minor wear/degradation to the lacquer finish.Box is generally in fine original unrestored condition retailing all of its inlay and other brass fittings. The top panel has a very slight bow and general slight movement in the case has caused the brass angle edging to stand a little proud. The front name panel has cracks around three of the four securing screws, the finish is a little dull and the brass generally rubbed/oxidised.Chronometer has winder but no box key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine French gilt brass five minute-repeating carriage clock with dumb-strikeRetailed by Mangan, Rhodes and Son, Bradford, late 19th centuryThe eight-day gong hour-striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and five minute repeat on a second smaller gong, the rear with plunger operated hammer arrest lever and stamped with small indistinct trademark serial number 20724 to lower margin, the dial with rectangular gilt engine-turned mask enclosing an inset Roman numeral enamel hour disc inscribed MANGAN RHODES & SON, Bradford to centre within red Arabic five minutes to outer track and with blued steel moon hands, the gilt brass bevel-glazed cannelee case with hinged carrying handle to the glazed oval panel centred top incorporating 5 Minutes and Hours repeat plungers to front edge and a further plunger labelled Dumb Striking to the rear, with complex upper mouldings, channelled corner uprights and ogee-shaped skirt base, 14cm (5.5ins) high excluding handle. Five-minute repeating clocks are discussed in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development on pages 197-98. Of the two variations described by Allix the current lot falls into the first with the strike-work being related to that of a grande or petit sonnerie striking clock. However the present clock is unusual in being of this type but having separate plungers for sounding full five minute repeat or hours only as well as well as dumb striking. Although seemingly very scarce another very closely related example, this time in an engraved case and numbered 20721 (ie. only three numbers before the present clock), was sold in these rooms on Tuesday 2nd October (lot 141) for £2,200 hammer. A further example with this unusual configuration (numbered 20720) was sold at Christies, South Kensington, London The Dr. Eugene and Rose Antelis Collection of Important French Carriage Clocks 26th November 1998 (lot 106).Condition Report: Movement is in clean condition with no obvious evidence of alteration, repairs or significant replacements. The going train is operational as is the strike train and the repeat mechanism. Both the hour and five minute repeat functions are also operational however it would appear that the five-minute sounds one interval short for the reading provided by the minute hand. The repeat function appears generally reliable but will now and again miss an hour hence a clean and overhaul is advised. The 'dumb' function is operational although the plunger has to be held down to enable the silent action.The dial has light hairline cracking to the enamel centre (only visible on close examination so not disfiguring) and the mask is a little tarnished/discoloured. The case is undamaged with no visible chips to the glasses however the original gilt finish is heavily rubbed/tarnished.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French lacquered brass petit-sonnerie striking carriage clockRichard et Cie, Paris, for retail by Dent, London, late 19th centuryThe eight-day two train movement with silvered platform lever escapement, ting-tang sounding the quarters on graduated pair of gongs and striking the hour on the larger of the two, the backplate stamped with R.C. Caduceus trademark over serial number 222 to the lower left hand corner, the rectangular white Roman numeral enamel dial with blued steel spade hands and inscribed DENT, 61 STRAND, LONDON to lower margin, the bevel-glazed corniche case with oval top glass, caddy moulded corner uprights and skirt base, (original numbered winding key present), 14cm (5.5ins) high excluding handle. Richard and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as being the London branch of the French firm Richard et Cie (founded in Paris in 1848) which was set up in 1857. By 1867 the branch was located at 24 Cannon Street and signed clocks in English. Richard et Cie were prolific makers of better quality carriage clocks as well as other types of decorative mantel clock who received an Honourable Mention in the 1889 Paris Exposition.Condition Report: Movement is in clean condition with no obvious evidence of alteration, repairs or significant replacements and is fully operational. The dial is free from visible faults although the retail signature is slightly rubbed and a very light chip to the upper right corner (concealed behind the frame) can just about be seen from an oblique angle. The case glasses appear free from visible chips, the base casting has small fault to the lower left hand corner top moulding otherwise appears free form faults although the finish is a little flat/tarnished overall.Clock has original numbered winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine and unusual silvered and engraved gilt brass calendar carriage clock with visible escapement to dialJapy Freres, Paris, circa 1860The eight-day two train bell striking movement with vertical lever escapement planted with the recessed centre of the dial regulated by sprung bimetallic balance pivoted beneath a yoke-shaped bridge, the bachplate with regulation square and a pair of push-buttons for calendar adjustment over stamped oval trademark JAPY FRERES ET CIE, EXPOSITION, 1855 GRANDE,MED., D'HONNEUR to centre and serial number 100 to lower margin, the dial with escapement to the recessed silvered panel-backed centre within slender white Roman numeral enamel chapter ring and with blued steel moon hands set within a rectangular gilt brass mask finely engraved with extensive foliate scrolls onto a matted ground, the silvered brass corniche type bevel-glazed case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass enclosing twin enamel subsidiary calendar dials for day-of-the-week and date-of-the-month within conforming gilt foliate scroll engraved infill, with cavetto cornice and caddy moulded angles over conforming skirt base, 14.5cm (5.75ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The firm of Japy Freres et Cie was founded by Frederick Japy in 1774 who set-up a modest workshop in Montbeliard as a watch and machine tool maker. Japy expanded his business rapidly and by 1804, the year he was awarded the Legion d Honneur by Napoleon (in recognition for his Brevets in horological machinery), he employed 300 people at his manufactory in Beaucourt. From 1806, he took five of his sons into partnership and the firm expanded adding buildings at Badevel and La Feschotte amongst others to become one of the largest makers of clocks in Europe. The business continued into the Twentieth century but during the inter-war period went into decline and is thought to have finally wound-up in around 1840. A detailed history of Japy Freres et Cie is provided in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development chapter VI pages 133-48. The visible vertically-planted escapement positioned to the centre of the dial of the current lot is an unusual configuration no doubt devised to allow the space above the movement to be utilised for calendar work. The design and positioning of the escapement appears to be very scarce and unique to Japy Freres, and can be directly compared to another clock (this time mounted with equinoctial sundial to the top) by them illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS pages 235 (Fig 14.4). From the description this other example bears the same oval trademark as the current lot and is numbered 203 which suggests that this type of escapement was only used on a few examples for a relatively short period of time around 1860. Condition Report: The movement appears complete and original with no obvious evidence of alterations, significant repairs or replacements. The escapement will currently not beat and on close examination the balance wheel appears a little misaligned hence there is probably a fault with the balance staff or pivot. The strike train is operational however the hour hand catches against the escapement assembly hence is likely to become out of sync, the bellstand has been repaired and the bell itself is loose. The day-of-t he week function advances correctly however the date-of-the-month presently does not. Movement therefore requires attention although generally it appears to have survived in original condition. The enamel chapter ring as hairline cracks near the I and II numerals and both hands have been repaired otherwise dial is in good condition with fine quality engraving to the mask. Case is generally in fine condition with no visible chips to the corner glasses except for a very slight chip to the upper right corner of the rear glass and only slight edge wear to the plated finish. There is some light historic scuffing/scratching around the rear door knob probably from attempts to lever open with a key or something similar.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A fine French engraved pierced fretwork panel inset gilt brass anglaise riche cased petit-sonnerie striking carriage clock with push-button repeat and alarmLe Roy and Fils, Paris, circa 1900The 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, alarm sounding on the smaller gong the backplate with enamel Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to centre and stamped with serial number 7072 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the dial with gilt brass foliate scroll pierced centre within cream enamel Roman numeral chapter ring inscribed LE ROY & FIS, 52 NEW BOND STREET, MADE IN FRANCE, PALAIS ROYAL, PARIS and with blued steel hands within fine bright-cut engraved and pierced bird inhabited foliate strapwork rectangular mask with angled fillet outer border, the frosted gilt brass bevel-glazed anglaise riche case with spiral reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass, complex moulded cornice and fluted frieze, the angles with fluted three-quarter columns incorporating copper finished Corinthian capitals and the sides with fine bird inhabited foliate pierved and engraved blind frets set behind bevelled glasses, the rear with further conforming infill centred with a Classical urn to the back door, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating shallow block feet, the underside with Silence/Sonnerie selection switch, 18cm (7ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. 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. The fine quality pierced and engraved gilt brass panels of the current lot coupled with the robust anglaise riche design result in clock very much geared to the English taste with its overall feel and quality reminiscent of examples originating from the Leading London workshops.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The going train is currently not running however the mainspring appears sound and the escapement undamaged hence probably just requires a service (oil has probably dried/out and become a little sticky). The strike train is operating as it should including the repeat button and silence lever to underside. The alarm is currently not tripping but the barrel will wind; the setting dial to the backplate also has some very light hairline cracks to the enamel.The dial is in fine condition with no visible damage or restoration. The case is also in fine condition with no apparent wear to the gilding no visible chips to the glass, blemishes are very much limited to a few tiny light surface bruises.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III VASE SHAPED SILVER CASTER AND COVER, WITH REEDED RIMS, 11CM H, BY MAKER W.S, LONDON 1811, 1OZ 15DWTS Light wear, maker's mark a little rubbed but clearer on body than cover, very slightly bent out of true, no engraving or erasure, no repairs, acceptable condition, consistent only with age
A GEORGE II SILVER CREAM BOAT, WITH LEAF CAPPED FLYING SCROLL HANDLE, ON THREE HOOF FEET, 12CM L, MAKER'S MARK RUBBED, LONDON 1751, 6OZS Light wear but undamaged, not distorted or split, no engraving or erasure, marks well spaced and struck, all somewhat rubbed, particularly the maker's mark
A GEORGE I SILVER PEPPER CASTER AND BUN COVER, THE BALUSTER CASTER WITH PLAIN GIRDLE AND ENGRAVED WITH CONTEMPORARY INITIALS AND DATE GH / EH 1720, 8CM H, FULLY MARKED (COVER, MAKER'S MARK AND LEOPARD'S HEAD ERASED), MAKER Co, PERHAPS JOHN COWSEY, LONDON 1718, 2OZS 9DWTS Typical light wear, not significantly dented, cover not split, no repairs
A CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN MOULDED TEA SERVICE, DECORATED WITH ROSES ON A SHADED APRICOT GROUND, RIM GILT, C1890 AND A SET OF EIGHT FRENCH COFFEE CUPS AND SAUCERS, DECORATED WITH A FLOWER SPRAY IN LIGHT BLUE AND GILT BORDER, SAUCERS 14CM D, PRINTED MARK UML FRANCE (38) The lot in good condition
A SET OF SIX JOHN RIDGWAY DESSERT PLATES, PAINTED WITH A COLOURFUL LOOSE BOUQUET IN VIVID APPLE GREEN AND GILT BORDER, 23.5CM D, PATTERN 2/3187, C1840 AND A BLUE PRINTED EARTHENWARE MEAT DISH (7) Plates - light wear; two plates slightly stained. Meat dish - cracked at 9 o'clock, slight wear around rim
A COLLECTION OF PRINTED EPHEMERA AND OTHER ITEMS, TO INCLUDE GLAMOUR AND OTHER POSTCARDS, 19TH C PRINTS, H.M ADMIRALTY PROMOTION (SURGEON) DATED 1845, POSTAGE STAMPS, OPERA PROGRAMMES, PICTORIAL SOUVENIR [NEW ZEALAND] GUIDE TO OKOROIRE SANITORIUM HOT BATHS, BUSH SCENERY AND MAORI LIFE WITH TWO CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHS (ALBUMEN PRINTS) PASTED TO TITLE, [WORLD WAR ONE POETRY] FREDERICK G. SCOTT - IN THE BATTLE SILENCES POEMS WRITTEN AT THE FRONT, PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED ON THE HALF TITLE AND INSCRIBED FRANCE FEB 3RD 1917, LIGHT BLUE WRAPPERS, LONDON 1916, [SIR] A. J. MUNNINGS - THE TALE OF ANTHONY BELL A HUNTING BALLAD, ORIGINAL GREEN WRAPPERS FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION, DEDHAM, APRIL 1921, ACT OF PARLIAMENT 1744, [SCRIPOPHILY] THE ISABELLA GOLD MINING COMPANY, CHICAGO AND EASTERN ILLINOIS RAILWAY COMPANY PICTORIAL ENGRAVED SHARE CERTIFICATES AND SEVERAL OTHERS SIMILAR, ETC
A SHERWOOD FORESTERS (NOTTS AND DERBY REGIMENT) MALACA OFFICER'S CANE WITH SILVER POMMEL AND STEEL TIP, 70CM, MAKER F N, BIRMINGHAM 1947, AND A ROYAL FLYING CORPS BAMBOO OFFICER'S CANE WITH PLATED POMMEL AND BRASS TIP RFC cane with light wear, brass tip dented, the lower part of the shaft incised with the initial B. Sherwood Foresters cane in good condition
![CRICKET. DR W. G. GRACE, AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, BRISTOL MAY 12TH [NO YEAR], BIFOLIUM, ONE AND A HALF SIDES, TO J. ALLCHIN,](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/dc18d1f0-7792-4850-8fea-abd700dd86a6/e940578c-cd61-4fad-a463-abd700e06cd0/468x382.jpg)
A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD CORNER CABINET, C1900, INLAID AND DECORATED IN PENWORK WITH PENDANTS AND GROTESQUES, THE UPPER PART WITH SWAN NECK PEDIMENT AND CENTRAL DOOR WITH BEVELLED GLASS LIGHT AND FLANKING MIRRORS, THE LOWER PART CONFORMING, 239CM H; 56 X 92CM Unrestored condition, requiring some minor cosmetic restoration and cleaning, in the present private family ownership for many decades
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