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An 18th century mahogany longcase clock by Gandy Cockermouth, with ship automaton to arch, with eight day striking movement the chapter ring with days of the month, the case with long well figured trunk door and panelled base. Height 218 cm, trunk width 38 cm (see illustration).

A late Georgian mahogany longcase clock, with fretwork pediment arched painted dial and two train striking movement with long trunk door flanked by quarter round columns. Height including finial 230 cm. CONDITION REPORT: Whilst we have not had the movement running as we do not have a pendulum, when weight is applied to the going train it does operate. When the hands are manually advanced the strike mechanism also operates when weight is applied. The movement is however very dirty. The bell is currently detached. The face condition should be visible from our images. We have all three metal finials. The left one is detached. The fretwork has some fractures but is all present. The hood is in generally good order and the glass original and not cracked. The door is not warped. The trunk door is also not warped and closes as it should. We have the key and lock. The sides of the case are in generally good condition. The base has some veneer losses to the extremities and around the legs and the bottom base narrow applied moulding is missing in places.

A George III oak and mahogany crossbanded longcase clock, by James Monkhouse of Carlisle, with 30 hour movement and moonphase, the case with long trunk door flanked by quarter column corners and raised on bracket feet. Height 218 cm. CONDITION REPORT: The 30 hour movement is complete with weight and pendulum. It appears to be ticking away and striking when advanced. The hood door glass is broken. The door is however not warped. There has been a repair to the left-hand swans neck. There are minor nibbles to the extremities of the hood and shrinkage to some joints. The main trunk door is not significantly warped and closes as it should. The sides of the trunk are in good condition. The base is all original. Again there is a stress fracture down the centre join. We can see no evidence of any woodworm.

A George III oak and inlaid longcase clock by Henry Wade London, with two train striking movement, the case with long arched trunk door flanked by fluted quarter column corners with brass capitals and all raised on bracket feet. Height including finial 224 cm, width across hood base 45 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The clock winds on both trains and is currently ticking away and striking in the saleroom. The movement and dial have clearly been fairly recently restored and are in extremely good order. The case is in extremely good condition also with no issues of any note.

A pair of 19th century porcelain figural candlesticks, unmarked. Height 23 cm. CONDITION REPORT: Both candlesticks have had professional restoration. The female figure has had repair to the hat rim and the right-hand facing arm and hand from the elbow. There has also been restoration to the top sections of the bonnet straps. There are numerous small chips and nibbles to the floral encrustations. The candle sconce has been reglued to the tree trunk. The male figure has had restoration to the hat and left-hand facing arm below the shoulder and including the hand. There is also a small chip to the hat rim. There are numerous chips and losses to the floral encrustations and there is a hairline crack around the figures neck. The candle sconce has also been glued back into position.

An 18th century mahogany and crossbanded longcase clock, with 30 hour movement by Jonas Barber of Winster, single pointer, the case with long arched trunk door flanked by quarter column corners and all raised on bracket feet. Height 197 cm, width 52.5 cm at cornice, width at trunk 31 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The movement is complete with weight and pendulum and is currently ticking away in the saleroom. The case is in generally very good condition with no issues. The case is a very good colour. The doors are not warped. It is an attractive clock.

A domed trunk, hinged cover, applied with faux shagreen tartan, 42.5cm high, 66.5cm wide, 36.5cm deep

An 18th century oak and mahogany crossbanded longcase clock by William Bromley, Salop, the hood with a scotia cornice above a door flanked by a fluted pillar on each side, enclosing a brass dial with cherubim spandrels, Roman numerals, matted ground and signed, 'Wllm Bromley Salop', above a long trunk door, the 8 day movement with anchor escapement, striking on a bell, 194cm high, with 2 weights, pendulum and winder (7)There is a William Bromley listed as operating in the early 19th century in Shrewsbury. Looms, B, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, 1st Published 2006, page 106.Not operational in home of deceased. general condition good. Above average colour and figuring, but lacking section beneath hood and on back edge lacking 5cm section. Base of hood lacking 7 cm back section of bead. Minor restoration, including old mahogany inlay on base. Dial- small chip top right, chapter ring- silvering totally worn.

A George III painted dial oak longcase clock by Griffith of Denbigh, the hood with swan-neck pediment and fluted full columns, the trunk with a shaped door between fluted corner quarter columns, the base box with a moulded panel front, raised on bracket feet, the 13in (33cm) dial painted with exotic birds to the centre and flower corner spandrels around a black chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and a calendar aperture, the four-pillar eight-day movement striking on a bell, 51cm wide x 24cm deep x 212cm high.

A pair of South-east Asian white metal models of elephants, each modelled with trunk raised, lengths 18.5cm, weight 914g, together with a .925 silver model of an elephant, weight 138.7g, length 10.7cm.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 QUANTITY OF PERSONAL EPHEMERA RELATING TO THE FAMILY OF MICHAEL SEVERNE AND TO SHAKENHURST HALLIncluding Estate documents and sale particulars including Hall Green Estates, Warley Estate, The Wallop and Whitton Estate, accounts records, personal letters predominantly relating to Michael Severne during his time at school, a large quantity of photographs, including Thenford House, and of the estate and family including Rachel Fitz-Gerald (Mrs Rachel Severne) mostly contained within a black-painted metal small trunk inscribed ‘CAFFERTY’;Together with two early Surveyors maps dated 1694 relating to Wallop, County Salop Provenance: Shakenhurst Hall, Cleobury Mortimer. For further information please refer to the Bellmans website article: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/bellmans-2 

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY BRASS-BOUND CAMPHOR WOOD TRAVELLING TRUNK100cm wide; 57cm deep; 38cm high

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN METAL BOUND TEAK RECTANGULAR TRUNK/COFFEE TABLE111cm wide; 67cm deep; 51cm high

A MEISSEN PORCELAIN CENTREPIECE AND STAND (2)Late 19th centuryProbably outside decorated, modelled as a gallant chasing a young woman around a flower encrusted tree trunk, beneath a pierced shell moulded basket applied with flowers, the rounded square stand raised on four flower encrusted supports, blue crossed swords marks, the centrepiece with incised 2772 and impressed 70, each with incised cancellation marks beneath the crossed swords, 55.5cm overall heightCentrepiece- some chips to the applied flowers and leaves, but overall in good conditionStand- some chips to applied flowers and leaves

A MEISSEN PORCELAIN CENTREPIECELate 19th centuryModelled as a gallant and companion chasing each other round a flower encrusted tree trunk, beneath a pierced quatrelobed shell moulded basket applied with flowers, blue crossed swords mark, incised 2772, impressed numeral 76, 50cm highGlued repair and chip to the end of one of the leaves at the top of the tree trunk below the basket.Some typical chips to the applied flowers and leaves

A MEISSEN PORCELAIN CENTREPIECELate 19th centuryModelled as a gallant and companion chasing each other around a flower encrusted tree trunk, beneath a pierced shell moulded basket applied on the exterior with flowers, blue crossed swords mark. incised 2772, impressed numeral 76, 49cm highShallow chip around the edge of the woman's pale blue apron, approx. 1cm by 0.5cm. Some chips to the applied flowers and leaves

VICTORIAN TRUNK

Y A VICTORIAN BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD DROP-DIAL FUSEE WALL TIMEPIECEJ. KELLY, BRISTOL, MID 19th CENTURYThe four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and tapered plates, the 10 inch cream painted convex Roman numeral dial inscribed J. KELLY, BRISTOL to centre and with blued steel hands, set behind hinged convex-glazed caddy-moulded cast brass bezel within an octagonal surround inlaid with segment panels decorated with brass foliate scrolls and secured with pegs to the case, the drop trunk with door to right hand side and fan-shaped ears over brass rosette and line bordered shaped lenticle and conforming surround to the quarter-round base centred with a downward-hinged curved pendulum access flap.61cm (24ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. A J. Kelly is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Bristol circa 1856. 

A GEORGE III STYLE CARVED MAHOGANY MINIATURE EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE TIMEPIECETHE DIAL BEARING A SIGNATURE FOR THOMAS TOMPION, CIRCA 1900 The four pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates and anchor escapement regulated by 16.5 inch lenticular bob pendulum, the 6 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, blued steel scroll hands and winged cherub mask spandrels to angles, beneath arch centred with a circular convex boss engraved Tompion, London, in a case well executed in the Chippendale style with rocaille shell centred scroll pediment over acanthus carved scooped angles to frieze, ogee break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by Corinthian pilasters to the canted front angles of the hood, the trunk with dentil cavetto throat moulding and Chinese lattice blind fretwork frieze over shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by fluted canted angles, the tall plinth base with leaf-carved top mouldings and Gillows style applied panel mouldings to front, over generous ogee bracket feet with leaf carved apron between.158cm (62.25ins) high, 30cm (11.75ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASETHOMAS BULLOCK, BATH, CIRCA 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and unusual shaped arched calendar aperture to the coastal view engraved centre depicting a square-rigged ship passing a lighthouse, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Tho's, Bullock, BA,TH to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial and celestial globe decorated lunettes beneath leafy scroll engraved curved scale calibrated for THE, MOONS, AGE to the upper margin, the case with ogee geometric key moulded cornice over break-arch glazed hinged front applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with small rectangular windows and quarter columns applied against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over caddy moulded shaped-top door, on plinth base with ogee upper moulding and conforming skirt incorporating integral bracket feet.216cm (85ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Thomas Bullock is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as working in Bath 1764-1773.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put into long-term use. The mechanism appears all original with visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in clean condition with the plate showing light to moderate wear to the engraved decoration through previous repolishing; there are a few spots of discoloration to both the brass and the silvered finishes. The moon disc is in good condition having had some re-touching done in the past; it is connected to the movement hence is operational. The hour hand is a well-made replacement and the minute hand has been repaired. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests on the cheek uprights of the case at the correct level. This, coupled by the fact that the case is essentially a 'textbook' example of the Bristol/Bath type, would indicate that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition. The top board to the hood has been replaced and the trunk door has a crack running from top to bottom (probably a repaired break in the panel). The trunk door retains its original hinges, the lock is a replacement. The front lower left hand corner of the plinth bas has a veneer patch repair and the sides have horizontal veneer cracks. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, two lead weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHOMAS JENKINSON, SANDWICH, CIRCA 1730The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the richly matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Thomas, Jenkinson, Sand:,wich to lower edge, with pierced steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a case with architectural moulded cornice and plain frieze over hinged glazed front applied with Solomonic twist-turned three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and plain quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over caddy moulded rectangular door fronted with quartered veneers within crossbanded borders, on conforming plinth base with concave upper moulding and plain skirt.218cm (86ins) high, 49.5cm (19.5ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep at the cornice. Thomas Jenkinson is listed in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being recorded by Michael Person as born around 1656 and apprenticed in 1711 to Joseph Booth of Sandwich, Kent. Jenkinson gained his freedom in 1719, was married to Sarah Bing in 1723 and worked in Sandwich until his death in 1755.  Condition Report: Movement is in relatively dirty condition but appears to be essentially all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial again is a little dirty with some oxidation and discolouration to the finishes however appears to be all-original, except for the hands, and in good condition. The movement retains what is probably its original seatboard which rests on blocks around ¾ of an inch thick applied to the top of the cheek uprights. This would suggest that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case although they would appear to be well suited. The case is generally in sound condition. The hood appears to be free from significant faults. The trunk has some warping to the frame around the trunk door aperture otherwise is presentable albeit a bit dirty/neglected in appearance. The backboard is probably a replacement and the base has been restored/rebuilt with well-matched veneers. Overall a nice decorative example which would benefit from a clean/service and a freshening-up of the finish to the case. Clock has pendulum, case key, a pair of brass cased weights but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKCHARLES GRETTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1705The five finned pillar inside countweel bell-striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and border-engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and signed Cha: Gretton, London to lower margin, with fine sculpted steel scroll hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within a continuous wheatear engraved outer border, the walnut veneered case with ogee moulded cornice and line-bordered frieze over hinged glazed front applied with Solomonic twist three-quarter columns to the front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with cavetto throat moulding over door with re-worked break-arch top and inlaid with floral sprays above and below the central lenticle, with triple-line inlaid crossbanded border and cross grain half-round edge mouldings, the base with ogee top moulding and conforming triple-line inlay to front, on moulded skirt base incorporating shaped apron and integral bracket feet.126cm (85ins) high, 50cm (19.75ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. The life and work of Charles Gretton is thoroughly documented in Radage, Dennis; Warner, Meinen and Radage, Laila CHARLES GRETTON, THROUGH THE GOLDEN AGE. Charles Gretton was born in Clayplole, Lincolnshire in 1648 and by 1662 he had moved to London entering into an eight year apprenticeship under Humphrey Downing on the 30th June of that year (turned over from Lionell Wythe). Humphrey Downing died in 1666 but it is thought that Gretton continued his apprenticeship under his widow, Cordelia, gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers Company in 1672 and se-up business in Fleet Street. In 1677 Charles Gretton married Mary Phillips and established himself at the sign of the 'The Ship' in Fleet Street (either number 174 or 175 next to Fetter Lane). Gretton was appointed an Assistant of the Clockmaker's Company in 1889 and then Warden in 1697; the same year he signed the 'oath of allegiance'. In 1700 Charles Gretton served as Master as well marrying his second wife Lucy Uffman (his first wife Mary died in 1694). In 1701 he put £50 forward to the Clockmakers' Company in order to establish a trust to assist the orphans of deceased members and was nominated to serve again as Master in 1705/06. Lucy, his second wife died before 1711 as this is the year that Charles Gretton married his third wife, Dorethea Wilson shortly after which he moved to his newly acquired second premises at two Chancery Lane. At this time his premises at 'The Ship', Fleet Street was passed onto the management of his nephew, Thomas Moore who paid taxes on the building until 1723. In 1716 Charles and Dorothea moved again to Chancery Lane where they remained until Dorothea's death in 1727. By this time Charles Gretton had retired from active clockmaking and went to go and live with his daughter, Ann, in Milk Street where he remained until his death in 1731.During his carreer Charles Gretton He took on many apprentices including Henry Sully (Freed April 1705) and Joseph Antram (Freed October 1706) both of whom went on to become famous clockmakers in their own right. By the time of his death and internment at St. Dunstan's in the West Gretton had become a wealthy and highly respected figure within the City of London as well as the clockmaking community. His Will mentions no less than nine properties as well as £1,300 deposited in the Bank of England contributing the £2,600 monetary component of his legacy. Despite the best efforts of the authors to track-down known examples of his work the current lot is not recorded in CHARLES GRETTON, THROUGH THE GOLDEN AGE however the dial can be closely compared to that of clock 'LC63' illustrated on pages 214-5.Condition Report: The movement has survived in its original form with no visible alteration however the collets and pinion lengths would suggest that the trains have been re-pinioned most likely at some point during the 19th century. Although the movement will run and strike the mechanism is in dirty/neglected condition hence a clean/service is required. The dial has survived in good original condition but has lost its silvering and has deposits of metal polish throughout. The matting and engraving show very slight wear/rubbing and the spandrel castings are of good quality. The hands appear original, are well-made and are in good condition having only a small loss to the stem of the hour hand within the looped section.The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard (albeit with old losses along the rear edge) which rests on cheek uprights of the case at the correct level with no evidence of alteration or adjustment. From this it is most likely that the movement and dial are original to the case. The hood has old replacement top board and the front frieze fret has been substituted for veneer otherwise is in good original unrestored condition with faults limited to age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and relatively minor historic repairs. The trunk is structurally sound however strips have been let-in to the rear edges of each side suggesting at some point the backboard has become loose where it joins the sides causing damage to occur (this may have been due to localised worm damage in the sides although non is evident). The exterior of each side has banded veneers inserted over these strips. The backboard has a vertical crack necessitating a brace to be applied across the back. The backboard panel stops short around three inches below the plinth top mouldings with the section beneath backed with an additional panel.The trunk door has been modified by lowering and reshaping the top of the panel with a break-arch; the upper section of the surrounding frame has been infilled to fill the top of the rectangular aperture. The trunk door retains its lock but the hinges are replacements. The marquetry decoration to the door are 19th century additions; the base has been partly re-veneered and has some consolidation/replacements within the structure. The skirt is a later replacement. Trunk is otherwise is in sound unrestored condition but with age related shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and a few small historic repairs.Clock has pair of most likely original brass-cased weights (although one has been sleeve-repaired), pendulum, crank winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN IRISH MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECETHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR HUG, DUBLIN, MID 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement for regulation by lenticular bob pendulum and shouldered plates, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Hug, Dublin to centre and with unusual pierced steel hands, set behind hinged bevel-glazed caddy-moulded cast brass bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, with rosewood veneered surround inlaid with eight mother-of-pearl foliate scroll decorated marquetry panels, secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side and rectangular aperture to the rosewood veneered drop trunk inlaid with conforming mother-of-pearl panels and with pendulum access flap to the curved underside, the interior of the case with applied paper labels for GANTER BROTHERS..., 63 Sth, Great George's St., Dublin...50cm (19.75ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHOMAS HUNTER JUNIOR, LONDON, CIRCA 1775The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed silvered subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and cast rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with circular silvered signature boss engraved Tho's Hunter Jun'r. London flanked by conforming scroll cast mounts, the case with concave sided 'pagoda' upstand incorporating shaped fretwork panel to fascia over cavetto moulded break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by brass stop-fluted columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over flame-figured mahogany break-arch door applied with complex mouldings to edges, the base with concave top mouldings over rectangular raised panel, moulded double skirt and block feet.244cm (96ins) 56cm (22ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Thomas Hunter junior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed 1734 gaining his freedom in 1742, he worked from New Broad Street Buildings, was appointed Warden in 1762 then served as Master in 1765, he died in 1785.Condition Report: Condition overview:Movement is in clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine clean condition and appears all-original. The movement and dial rest on old, probably original seatboard directly onto the cheek uprights of the case suggesting that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is in generally in fine condition of the appearance of being recently cosmetically restored. Faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other blemishes commensurate with age.Clock has pendulum, two brass-cased weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE BURR WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR JOHN KIRTON, EARLY 18th CENTURYThe five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square bras dial with ringed winding holes elaborate herringbone, foliate scroll and basket of flowers border-engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised basket-hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced steel hands and cast gilt brass twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels to angles beneath and added arch centred with a herringbone border engraved silvered boss inscribed John Kirton, London flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with generous architectural cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular brass grille sound frets and conforming quarter columns applied against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with concave throat over 42 inch rectangular door fronted with fine book-matched burr veneers within a herringbone border, the sides with twin herringbone panels within crossbanded borders, the base with ogee top mouldings over conforming burr-veneered fascia and moulded skirt.225cm (88.5ins) high, 53cm (21ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. A John Kirton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1696 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1706.Condition Report: Movement is in very dirty non running condition however appears complete (except for one pulley) and fundamentally original with some historic repairs replacements only. The dial has added arch and a casting crack/fault towards the lower right-hand corner otherwise appears to be in sound original condition with old surface showing discolouration and tarnishing. The movement and dial are fitted with an old seatboard however this rests on blocks applied to the cheek uprights of the case; this detail coupled with the added arch to the dial indicates that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition with good solid original structure. The hood has replaced lip above the top mouldings and top board (probably originally had a caddy superstructure). The upper quadrants above the arch of the dial probably originally had fretwork hence present veneers are most likely later. The hood door is loose hence will become detached form the right hand column when opened (just requires re-gluing) and the fillet mouldings to the arch are missing (arch also has repaired break). The trunk door retains original locks and hinges and is generally in good condition. The base appears original except for the skirt. Otherwise case is in very good original condition with faults limited to relatively minor age related, bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and a few minor veneer repairs.Clock has pendulum, two weights, case key but no winder (a pulley is also missing). Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM CREAK, LONDON, CIRCA 1740The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced steel hands and brass twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular herringbone border engraved silver signature boss inscribed William Creak, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a break-arch case with generous arched cavetto cornice and fretwork frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture with applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with break-arch windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over book-matched burr-veneered and herringbone banded break-arch door with complex edge mouldings, the sides with twin crossbanded panels, the plinth base with cavetto top mouldings over burr panel veneered herringbone and crossbanded fascia and a moulded skirt.229cm (90ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. William Creak is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' who worked in London from 1754-63. Other sources indicate that he was working from 1740-75 and his workshop was located in the Royal exchange from 1754. Creak supplied musical and automaton clocks for export to the Middle East and China and often incorporated similar complications into examples made for the domestic market.Condition Report: The movement is complete and appears fundamentally all-original with no visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is reasonably clean and working however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is also in good relatively clean unaltered condition with faults limited to some patchy discolouration to the silvering and mellowing of the finishes in general. The movement and dial retain what appears to be the original seatboard however there are packing slips (around ¾ inch thick) hence we cannot offer any assurances that the case is original to the movement and dial although they would seem to be perfectly suited.The hood is in good condition; the frets have been replaced otherwise faults are very much limited to minor historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age. There are two socket holes to the top suggesting that a pair of finials were fitted at some point. The trunk also is in fine condition with particularly nice figured veneers. The trunk door retains its original lock but the hinges are replacements. The front of the door has some shrinkage cracking to the veneers and there is some visible historic movement/bowing to the frame around the door (does not detract from the clock as is a evidence/result of the genuine age of the piece). The plinth has been restored with replacement veneers with the colour of the burr figured fascia panel being darker than the rest of the case; this probably be improved in the hands of a good restorer/finisher. The backboard has opening to the vertical joint between the two boards which form the panel; two horizontal batons have been applied across the back to further brace the panel.Clock is complete with two weights, pendulum, crank winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND ARABESQUE MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK CASEANONYMOUS, PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1710With box upstand over ebonised ogee-moulded break-arch cornice fronted with a scroll-pierced sound fret over hinged break-arch glazed aperture for a dial measuring 12 inches wide by 15.5 inches high, within foliate Arabesque engraved border and applied with ebonised three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with tall rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with repeating leaf decorated arcade to the concave throat over 41 inch rectangular door veneered with marquetry foliate strapwork executed in the Barianesque manner centred with a brass oval lenticle and with ebonised half-round moulded edge, with conforming repeating leaf decoration to surround and the sides with twin burr-veneered panels within crossbanded borders, the plinth base with conforming marquetry veneers both to the concave top moulding and panel-outline fascia over cavetto moulded burr veneered double skirt, (unrestored with some losses mainly to the banded borders).226cm (89ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. 

A MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY JOHN BUSHMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1720, THE CASE LATERThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced steel hands and female mask centred scroll-pierced spandrels to angles, beneath arch centred with a silvered boss engraved John, Bushman, London flanked by dolphin cast mounts, now in a Victorian flame figured mahogany case with swan neck pediment over hinged break-arch glazed front flanked by free-standing baluster turned uprights, the trunk with concave throat moulding over short rectangular caddy moulded door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding and shallow moulded skirt.211cm (83ins) high excluding finial; 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. John Bushman (Buschmann) is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain as a `High German` watchmaker born circa 1661 and made brother of the Clockmaker`s Company in September 1692. He married Mary Wyatt in the Parish of St. Margaret, Westminster in December 1690, was made an Assistant of the Clockmaker`s Company in 1720 and was believed to be working until 1722. Baillie records that he was born in Hagen, Germany. From this is possible that he was related to the Buschmann dynasty of clockmakers who worked from Augsburg throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.  

AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK OF SMALL PROPORTIONSJ. WHITHAM, SHEFFIELD, LATE 18th CENTURYThe four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch white painted Roman numeral break-arch dial signed J. Whitham, SHEFFIELD to centre, with scroll pierced steel hands and gilt-bordered polychrome rose spray painted decoration to spandrels, the arch centred with a painted roundel depicting Chronos within gilt bead surround and flanked by gilt leafy scroll decoration, the case with central concave upstand to the open swan neck pediment flanked by finial platforms and inset with gilt on black decorated verre eglomise panels, over complex moulded break-arch cornice centred with a keystone and ogee moulded glazed hinged dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted Corinthian columns, the sides with bold baluster outline bargeboards applied to the rear edge, the tapered trunk with plain frieze over inswept throat and rectangular reeded door decorated with oval line panel to centre, the lower section swept outwards and resting on architectural mouldings onto a stepped plinth base with further moulded skirt.193cm (76 ins) high excluding finial, 48cm (19ins) wide, 25cm (9.75ins) deep. Jonathan Whitham is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Sheffield 1770-90.Condition Report: The movement is in good clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements to the mechanism itself. The frontplate is drilled with two additional dial feet holes to the upper corners, these appear to have never been used hence are most likely to surplus drillings from the time the clock was made (maker decided to use one top pillar instead of two). The dial retains old slightly crazed surface with a filled hole inline with the seconds arbor which would appear to date from the time the dial was made (ie. we believe is not indicative of alteration). The dial has a well-executed patch of restoration between the XI and XII numerals as well as some noticeable scratching just below and to the right of the centre arbor. The lower dial feet fixing points have some slight stress marks/flaking Faults to dial are otherwise limited to slight rubbing, crazing, light scratching wear and other age-related blemishes.The movement retains its original seatboard however a section is missing from the rear left hand side of the panel. The cheeks of the case are applied to the inside of the trunk - this would appear to be an original feature; the movement is currently a little wonky when in the case (leans to the right) however we are the opinion that the case is most likely original to the movement and dial.The case is generally in good original condition however the finish is somewhat uneven and dull hence would benefit from the attention of a good finisher to revive it. The central glass insert to the hood is cracked and the gilt painting is a little rubbed; the painting itself is a little naive hence may have been re-done at some point in the past. The backboard has a horizontal crack which has been stabilised by securing a thin overlain panel behind the movement and baton across the back. The cornice mouldings have been trimmed to a 45-degree angle at the rear edge to allow clock to stand across a corner. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Clock is complete with two weights, pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH EIGHT-INCH DIALTHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR FRENCH, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 8 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed FRENCH, Royal Exchange, LONDON to centre and with steel fleur-de-lys hands, set behind hinged glazed moulded cast brass bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, with caddy-turned dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side and flame veneered fascia to the drop-trunk fitted with pendulum access flap to the curved underside.33cm (13ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Santiago James Moore French is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Royal Exchange and Sweetings Alley, London circa 1810-40 whilst a William French is recorded in Britten F.J. Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers as working from 9 Royal Exchange circa 1850.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial retains old surface however the black numerals and signature have been 'strengthened'/retouched; there is also some very slight retouching around the winding hole. The bezel is in fine condition. The case is also in fine condition with faults very much limited to slight historic bumps, scratches, and shrinkage.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH TIDAL INDICATION AND MOONPHASE WILLIAM TARLETON, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1775The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with break-arch plates and escapement offset to the right fitted with cranked crutch to provide impulse to the seconds pendulum suspended at the centre, the 14 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary calendar and seconds dials set beside each other to the upper part of the foliate scroll engraved silvered centre with further dial annotated HIGH/LOW and with curved sector revealing painted scenes of changing coastal views, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and geometric border to outer edge, with pierced steel hands and applied cast rococo scroll spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating sunburst and delineated terrestrial globe engraved lunettes beneath disc annotated for the age of the moon and times of high water to outer edge, the upper margin of the arch boldly engraved with simulated scroll signed WILL'M TARLETON LIVERPOOL, the case with swan neck pediment joined by an arch at the centre and with satinwood panel infill over hinged break-arch glazed dial aperture applied with fluted half columns to stiles flanked by free-standing Doric columns to front angles and with further conforming half columns set to the sides at the rear, the trunk with unusual satinwood 'rocaille' overlay to the lip of the cavetto throat moulding over inlaid arcaded frieze and shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings and geometric panel border inlay to fascia flanked by canted angles, on shallow moulded skirt with squat ogee bracket feet.237.5cm (93.5ins) high excluding finial, 58cm (22.75ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. William Tarleton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'watch-maker of repute' working in Liverpool 1763-1807. In 1798 Tarleton's business was taken-on by his son-in-law Robert Roskell, who went on to establish one of the most important watchmaking workshops of the 19th century.The dial of the current lot is unusual in that it incorporates a subsidiary which indicates high or low tide (both with a hand as well as a sector revealing ever changing coastal views) in addition to having tidal indications to the rolling moonphase. In order to provide space for the tidal dial (as well as a calendar dial to the centre) the maker moved the seconds dial to the right of its normal central position. Tarleton achieved this by offsetting the escapement and fitting a Hindley type cranked link to the crutch to allow the pendulum to be suspended from the centre of the back plate. In addition to the slightly unusual layout the dial is particularly well finished with fine geometric engraved border to the chapter ring and nicely detailed scroll terminals to the signature banner. The attention given to the tidal indications and the high quality finish to the dial would suggest that the present clock would have most likely been supplied to a wealthy merchant or ship owner to whom knowledge of the tides would have been important.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The pallet arbor however has an extended collet/brass sleeve suggesting that it has been broken at some point in the past and the sleeve now acts as a repair. The dial is in good original condition with all functions connected and operational. The moon disc has some slight wear and historic retouching otherwise is in very good original condition; the tidal disc is also in good original condition. The silvering has some patchy tarnishing/discolouration but otherwise is in very good condition with minimal wear to the well-executed engraving. The movement and dial rest on what appears to be the original seatboard. The uprights (cheeks) of the case would appear to be original and correct at the front (corner blocks). The rest of the cheeks are at a lower level except the rear where blocks have been applied to the inside of the backboard; thin slips have been applied to bridge the front corner blocks and those applied to the backboard onto which the movement rests. This rather unusual arrangement will cast doubt as to whether the movement and dial are original to the case hence we cannot make any assurances that the clock is not a marriage (although we would be inclined to perhaps give it the benefit of the doubt).The case is generally in sound original condition. The hood has a small loss to the chin moulding towards the rear left hand corner otherwise faults are limited to age related shrinkage and a few bumps/scuffs etc. The trunk door retains original hinges; the lock is probably an old replacement. The door panel has a very slight warp causing the bottom left corner to be forward around 10mm when the door is closed; this gap could no doubt be reduced through adjustment of the hinges. The satinwood banding to the top edge of the throat has some small losses/chips. The backboard has a thin panel applied to the inside behind the movement most likely to brace/stabilise the panel which is formed from two butt-jointed boards with the joint now having become unstuck. The colour is generally a little faded causing some patchy discolouration where surface has seen some additional colouring (most noticeable to right hand side of the trunk). The base has some noticeable horizontal movement/shrinkage cracking to the fascia otherwise is in sound original condition with faults limited to age related bumps. Scuffs etc.Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY LANGLEY BRADLEY, LONDON, 18th CENTURYThe five finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform scroll half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and signed Lang. Bradley, London to lower margin, with sculpted steel scroll hands and winged cherub mask and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles within a foliate herringbone engraved border, now in a case with ebonised and floral trail inlaid concave cornice and scroll pierced frieze frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture incorporating conforming marquetry to surround and flanked by Solomonic three-quarter columns to the front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with floral trail decorated concave throat moulding over 38.5 inch rectangular door inlaid with an architectural urn within bird inhabited flowering foliage into an ebonised ground, centred with a lenticle and with half round moulded surround set into a herringbone inlaid surround, the sides veneered with twin line-bordered panels over base with decorated concave ogee top moulding and conforming floral marquetry to fascia, on moulded skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between, (the case probably Dutch and includes a detached and dismantled caddy superstructure).220cm (86.5ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep at the cornice. Langley Bradley is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain 1286-1700 as born circa 1663, apprenticed in February 1687/88 to Joseph Wise and freed 1694. He worked at the Minute Dial in Fenchurch Street and was appointed Assistant of the Clockmakers' Company in 1720 and served as Master in 1726. By 1748 he had moved to Mile End. Langley Bradley is perhaps best known as a turret clock maker who was commissioned by Sir Christopher Wren to supply the clock for St. Paul's Cathedral in 1707. The clock he supplied, complete with quarter jacks, was openly criticised for being costly and unreliable, although there was probably some truth behind these comments it seems that the resultant dispute may have been politically motivated. Indeed a Government commission was set up under the Chairmanship of Sir Isaac Newton which eventually resulted in the clock being replaced by one made by William Wright and Richard Street; the latter being a fine maker with connections to Tompion who was known to have supplied clocks for Sir Isaac Newton. Despite this embarrassment Sir Christopher Wren attempted to influence the Crown's potential appointment of Langley Bradley as official clockmaker to Queen Anne, describing him as 'a very able artist, very reasonable in his prices' in his correspondence to the Lord High Chamberlain in 1711. Unfortunately for Bradley the Lord Chamberlain's response indicated that under such circumstances a Royal Warrant could not be granted via the Office of Works. Wren clearly thought well of Langley Bradley as he persevered to facilitate the commission for a new clock at Hampton Court to be undertaken by Bradley. 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY QUARTER-CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CENTRE SECONDS AND MOONPHASETHOMAS RICHARDSON, WEVERHAM, CIRCA 1780The substantial five pillar triple train movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement planted low-down for the centre seconds and regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13.5 inch brass break-arch dial signed to an oval reserve Thomas, Richardson, WEAVERHAM to the recessed scroll engraved centre incorporating annotations for the concentric calendar to outer edge, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with scallop-shell half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced blued steel hands and richly cast rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with rolling moonphase incorporating mounts cast as putti riding eagles to lunettes and annotations for the age of the moon to the circumference of the lunar disc beneath curved silvered plate fitted with a central fixed pointer for the lunar calendar and engraved That man is yet unborn, that duly weighs an Hour to outer margin, the case executed in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster with architectural dentil moulded open swan neck pediment centred with a pierced upstand and fronted with gilt scroll decorated verre eglomise infill, over break-arch mouldings centred with a keystone and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns with brass caps and bases, the trunk with concave throat moulding and 'Chinese Chippendale' style blind fret frieze over shaped-top caddy moulded flame figured trunk door flanked by fluted quarter columns with further blind fret panels beneath, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over ogee-arch shaped raised caddy moulded panel flanked by canted angles applied with architectural quoin detailing, on ogee bracket feet.221cm (87ins) high, 61cm (24ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Thomas Richardson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Weaverham (Cheshire) circa 1795.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition having been well maintained by the vendor since purchase in the 1980's; however, a precautionary light clean/service is advised. The movement shows no evidence of alteration or significant replacements although some of the wheels within the trains may have been pinioned at some point in the past (a few collects vary very slightly from the others - only noticeable on very close examination as all collects are essentially of the same form). The movement therefore survives in good operational condition and entirely in its original form/specification. The dial is generally in very good condition however the lower left-hand corner of the plate has a section (triangular in shape approx. 2cm across) missing from the plate. This appears to be a break across a casting weakness however a good clock restorer should be able to let in a new piece of appropriate yellow brass without a great deal of difficulty. All the dial functions are connected and are operational; the moon disc has some slight wear/rubbing and some very slight historic re-touching otherwise is in fine original condition. The silvering is now a little tarnished with some spotting hence now has a slightly mellow appearance; the engraving is strong with minimal wear. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the case which appear essentially untouched. From this we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case.The case is generally in good original condition. The hood is missing two of the small scroll-shaped 'dentils' to the cornice and the verre-eglomise panels have either been repainted or are replacements. The hood otherwise is in fine condition although there are two vacant sockets for finials (no longer present) to the top. The trunk door retains its original lock and hinges, the lower margin has some shrinkage cracking but no apparent losses. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor age-related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, three cast iron weights, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY MAHOGANY MERCURY CISTERN-TUBE MARINE STICK BAROMETERCARY, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYWith brass suspension ring above plate engraved Cary, London and hinged rectangular door enclosing canted silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches 27 to 31 opposing conforming angled plate annotated with the usual observations, the inside of the door applied with mercury Fahrenheit scale thermometer, the rectangular section trunk with Vernier adjustment key and later brass gimbal mount fitted via pivot holes to the slightly bowed sides, the base with stepped ebonised moulded cylindrical cistern cover incorporating narrow elongated projection to underside.97cm (38.25ins) high with handle down, 6.5cm (2.5ins) diameter at the cistern. The celebrated Cary family business of scientific instrument and globe makers was established by John Cary at Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, London in 1782 moving to a new address at 'Corner of Arundel Square', Strand the following year. He was primarily an engraver of maps, charts and globes who moved again in 1783 to 188 Strand. By 1791 he had entered into what appeared to be a relatively casual partnership with his brother, William; this partnership lasted until circa 1816 by which time William and John Cary had moved again to 181 Strand before finally settling in 86 St. James in 1820. The following year he was succeeded by his sons, John (II) and George Cary, who continued from the firm's 181 Strand address until 1851/2 when the business was acquired by Henry Gould.  

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERNEALE AND BAILEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1810With open triangular pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath engraved signature Neale & Bailey, St Pauls Church yard to the right-hand side opposing Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the left, set behind hinged glazed door over caddy moulded trunk with visible tube flanked by angled banded veneers above rounded base fitted with ring-turned domed cistern cover incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.96cm (37.75ins) high excluding brass finial, 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide. Neale and Bailey are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from St. Pauls Church Yard, London, circa 1810-30.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no apparent air locks. The level adjustment screw is a replacement. The silvered scale is in fine condition with minimal discolouration/mellowing to the finish. The thermometer is in good condition. The case is very presentable and of nice colour however the cistern cover is a replacement. The pediment may also be well-made replacement.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERDOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1775With open triangular pediment above rectangular brass vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches, with the usual observations and signed Dollond, LONDON near the upper margin, the flame-veneered caddy-moulded trunk inset with visible tube over replaced hemispherical cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating brass level adjustment screw to underside.98cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial, 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his name to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856.

A FINE AND RARE GEORGE II WALNUT MERCURY DIAL BAROMETERJOHN HALLIFAX, BARNSLEY, CIRCA 1730The 6 inch engraved brass break-arch dial with radial foliate scroll engraved centre within applied silvered concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches 28-31 divided and labelled in tenths and with additional further scale divided 1-30 over the same range to the outer track, the inner margin with annotations Tempestous, Rain Wind or Snow, Changeable, Fair or Frost, Settle Fair or Frost and Very Dry, with scroll-pierced steel hand and spandrels engraved with leafy sprays within a herringbone border, beneath arch centred with a domed silvered boss signed Jn:o Hallifax, Barnsley, Inv't & Fecit flanked by conforming leafy scroll infill and herringbone surround, the case in the form of a longcase clock with block upstand to the domed caddy surmount standing on cross-grain ogee mouldings over additional plinth to superstructure, with cavetto cornice and triple-line bordered break-arch frieze over the glazed dial aperture secured by screws and applied with slender three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with conforming quarter columns to the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over triple-line edged book-match veneered panel infill around a central circular section fitted with a manual pointer for the engraved brass recording ring with concentric scales matching those of the barometer dial above, the box base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming book-match veneered panel to fascia and cavetto over ogee moulded inverted caddy to underside, the rear with slender door revealing mercury syphon tube and pulley mechanism for the dial. 124.5cm (49ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: A Descendant of the Spencer Stanhope Family of Cannon Hall, Barnsley. John Hallifax is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as the son of the local vicar, born in Springthorpe, Lincolnshire in 1694. The family name was originally Waterhouse but was changed by his grandfather during the previous century. John Hallifax moved to Barnsley and set up as a clockmaker after his father's death in 1711; he had seven children and was succeeded in his business by his fifth son, Joseph (1728-62), after his death in 1750. In addition to Joseph his fourth son, George, also became a clockmaker in Doncaster, where he later twice served as Mayor of the town. John's third son, Thomas, moved to London and became an eminent banker, he served as Lord Mayor and became a member of Parliament. The regard to which John Hallifax was held is evident in the inscription on his tombstone which reads: 'Whose abilities and virtue few in these times have attained. His art and industry were such as his ingenious inventions will be a lasting monument of his merit -- such as recommended him to the favour and esteem of all good men that knew him'. The current instrument belongs to a small series produced by John Hallifax during the second quarter of the 18th century. The glazed front panel over the dial is designed to be removable to allow adjustment whilst the instrument is being set-up but is then secured by screws to prevent tampering. The recording dial in the trunk allows any changes in the pressure to be observed without having to touch the principal dial. Dial barometers by John Hallifax have traditionally been very highly sought-after with examples residing in some of the most important collections of both clocks and instruments as well as fine furniture and objects. One such example was offered at Christie's London in their sale of the Samuel Messer Collection of English Furniture, Clocks & Barometers 5th December 1991 (lot 12) where it achieved £32,000 hammer. More recently another was sold at Tennants, Leyburn in their Autumn Catalogue Sale 18th November 2010 (lot 1404) for £40,000.Condition Report: The barometer is now fitted with a standard wheel barometer syphon tube which is filled with mercury. The pulley assembly is also that from a standard wheel barometer and there is evidence of a different mechanism being fitted at some point. The dial is in clean condition with good strong engraving showing only very slight wear. The hand is missing its tip.The case is in good original condition but with some historic repairs. The superstructure has historic replacements to the ogee cross-grain mouldings (most noticeably to both sides of the lower tier). The rear of the superstructure shows evidence of re-gluing hence it is likely that the barometer at some point was in fairly tired condition with a few sections missing from the mouldings. The cornice moulding has been replaced to the right-hand side and has had a repair to the front left-hand corner; the frieze above the dial also has some patching to the veneers. The glazed front panel has repaired cracks to the arch section and is a little warped; the securing screws are replacements. The trunk has some historic shrinkage to the figured veneers and some patching-in to the banded borders otherwise is in good condition. The side veneers (to both the hood section and the trunk) are in fine condition. The central recording dial has lost its silvering and the hand is a replacement. The base appears all-original but has been re-glued. The front panel also shows some shrinkage/movement within the stringing towards the margins. The rear door appears original. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear and a few small additional historic repairs to the mouldings. Condition Report Disclaimer

METAL TRUNK and an assortment of vintage items and collectables to include vanity case, two pairs of brass candlesticks, old cameras, photography equipment, cutlery, ETC

Vintage canvas bound domed top travelling trunk, tin trunk and iron hay rack (3).

'Casamore' Rattan Garden furniture set with reclining back supports with high bar storage trunk and waterproof liner for cushions

Pine storage trunk - tool chest approx. 92cm x 60cm x 56cm

Early 20th century tin trunk

An antique canvas and leather dome-topped shipping trunk.

A continental painted pine dome top trunk

A pair of 19th century Staffordshire pottery equestrian figures of Dick Turpin and Tom King and a spill vase with a Spaniel. The figures on horseback in opposing stance on titled bases, the tree trunk spill vase modelled as a child standing beside a red and white spaniel, 20cm high (3) Condition Report: Tom King has a pre-glaze crack to the leg of the horse. Both have areas of pitting nut no obvious chips or restoration. The vase has a broken rim, heavy crazing, the dog's paw has been repaired and several hairline cracks to the back

A 20th century green steamer trunk. Of rectangular form, measuring L90cm x D51cm x H34cm

A stained wooden storage trunk and a mahogany side table. The trunk with brass handle to both ends, measuring L90cm x D43cm x H46cm

A large 19th century metal bound oak storage trunk. With large iron handle on each end, measuring L96cm x D63cm x H59cm

RAF military trunk with remains of black and red paint. White printing to lid reading RAF Sgt Mitchell. L91cm x D50cm x H53cm

A military storage trunk and an ammunitions case. Both of rectangular form with twin handles, largest L89cm

A 19TH CENTURY WILLIAM AND MARY STYLE HERRING-BANDED, MULBERRY AND WALNUT EIGHT-DAY WEIGHT DRIVEN MININATURE LONGCASE CLOCK the 7" sqaure brass dial with rococo spandrels, chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer minute markers enclosing a matted centre with signed name plaque fronting an eight-day weight-driven movement with shaped plates, anchor escapement and rack striking on a bell. The case with painted glass panel, moulded trunk door and plinth base - signed Thomas Christie, London.140cm high 30cm wide 20cm deep

A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL MODELS OF CRANES having white enamel bodies and polychrome removable lids, gilt beaks and legs, mounted on trunk bases26.5cm highBoth are in very good original condition with no damage to the enamel or restoration, one of the beaks has a small split to the centre seam. Please see the extra images. Both weigh 1904 grams.

AN IMPRESSIVE 19TH CENTURY LINDEN WOOD BLACK FOREST CARVED BEAR STICK STAND depicting a bear holding a tree trunk with glass eyes and chained leather collar.102cm high 59.5cm deep 31.5cm wideIn good original condition with no loses or replaced parts. The trunk has a shrinkage crack which has been filled. The pieced is very dry and would bennifit from a wax. the eyes and teeth are original.

ANDREW DUNLOP, LONDON. A GOOD QUEEN ANNE ARABESQUE MARQUETRY MONTH GOING LONGCASE CLOCK the 12" square brass dial with gilt mask head spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute markers enclosing a matted centre with seconds dial and engraved leaf work date aperture, ringed winding holes and signed chapter ring; fronting a large weight-driven month-going five-pillared movement with internal countwheel strike on a bell. The walnut case with fine scrolled leaf and bird inlays, moulded pillars to the hood beneath a fret cut frieze; the long trunk door with glazed lenticel and standing on a plinth base. Inscribed 'Wind me up" on day 31 of the calendar ring - large month going brass cased weights and pendulum.222cm high The case has been restored and the base has been rebuilt there are no losses splits or damage, it has a good colour and finish. The seatboard has been replaced and sits nicely on the cheeks and in our opinion is original to the case. The movement is original to dial and is a month duration, the dial is in good condition with the movement having recently undergone a service, although we cannot guarantee mechanical parts. Comes with brass cased weights and brass bob pendulum.

DAVID COLLIER, GATLEY. A EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY MOON DIAL LONGCASE CLOCK The 13" brass arched dial with engraved name strip and revolving moon disc, above cast Rococo spandrels and a silvered chapter ring with Roman hour and Arabic outer minute markers enclosing a matted engraved centre with date ring and seconds dial fronting an eight-day repeating weight-driven movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell. The hood with swan neck pediment and inset painted panels above reeded pilasters and matching sides to the trunk enclosing a shaped-top full-length door raised on a canted base with Ogee bracket feet.232cm high The clock is in good condition, movement is original to case and is complete, looks to have been cleaned in the past but would benefit from a service, it does run when wound but we can not guarantee mechanical parts. The case has a good colour and patina, there is a filled shrinkage crack to the base and a split running down the left canted corner. Extra images have been uploaded

WILLIAM HALLIWELL, HORLEY. A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK the glazed swan neck pediment above the hinged door flanked by brass capped reeded columns on a slender trunk with shaped top door and reeded quarter columns on a canted box base with a crossbanded panel. The 13" arched brass dial with masked spandrels, Roman and Arabic numerals surrounding a matted engraved centre with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, rotating moonphase to the arch with engraved verses fronting an eight-day weight driven movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell218cm highThe clock is in good overall unrestored condition, the movement and dial are original to case, the case is dirty bust has a good colour and patination, the glass in the swan neck is damaged on one side, the side mouldings to the top of the hood have some small losses, the feet are missing from the base, the dial has lost its silvered finish, the movement runs when wound but will require a service, the calendar and moonphase drive wheels have been removed, seatboard is original and sits nicely on the cheeks. No splits or warping to the door or case.

HEIDERICH IN HAMBURG. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY BURR WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK the 12" arched brass dial with Rococo brass spandrels and engraved chapter ring having Roman numerals and outer minute markers enclosing a matted centre with name plaque, seconds dial and date aperture fronting a five pillar eight-day movement with rack strike on a bell and anchor escapement. The pagoda top case with pierced sound frets and break arch top above a long trunk arch topped door and plinth base.240cm high without centre finial.

MARK DELURE, LONDON. A MID 18TH CENTURY LACQUERED CHINOISERIE DECORATED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK OF SMALL AND NEAT PROPORTIONS the 12" arched brass dial with Rococo cast brass spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and five minute markers enclosing a matted centre with name plaque, seconds dial and dates aperture; fronting a five pillar eight-day weight driven movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell. The arch top case with applied pillars and long arched trunk door; standing on a double plinth base.214cm high

JOHN CLOWES, LONDON. A LATE 17TH CENTURY 11” WALNUT AND MARQUETRY 8 DAY LONGCASE CLOCK with moulded pediment above a pierced sound fret and glazed marquetry door with turned columns on a slender trunk with D-moulded floral marquetry door and matching base raised on bun feet. The 11" square brass dial with crown and cherub spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numeral surrounding a matted and engraved centre with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture fronting an eight-day five-pillar weight driven movement with anchor escapement and outside countwheel striking the hours on a bell 205cm highThe case has been cleaned and polished sometime in the past, is an original period case with an original base and backboard which runs down to the floor, no losses to the marquetry, the seat board is period but not original to movement, the cheeks to the case are original and not cut down or blocked up. The dial is original to the movement and is complete, runs when wound but would recommend a service. Hands have been replaced, silvering to the chapter ring is discoloured. Comes with the original brass cased weights and brass bob pendulum. Very nice proportions.

THOMAS O WILSON BATH. A 19TH CENTURY ROSEWOOD REGULATOR FUSEE WALL CLOCK the 12" painted dial fronting a later fitted regulator fusee movement with dead beat escapement, maintaining power and large going barrel. The glazed trunk with waist mould and leaf carved side scrolls.91cm high 42cm wide