Jones & Son, Merthyr, an oak and mahogany longcase clock: the thirty-hour duration movement striking the hours on a gong, the twelve-inch painted break-arch dial having black Roman hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with painted floral decoration to the four corners and church ruins within the arch, with gilt-brass hands, the oak case with turned ebonised columns to the trunk and hood, mahogany crossbanding and a swan-neck pediment, height 208cm.* Biography David Jones, born circa 1760, is recorded as working in Merthyr Tydfil from 1816 and invented a 'night watch' in about 1828 with a light going out at 11 o'clock when 'all people should be in their houses'. His son, also David, is known working in the High Street from circa 1835 until circa 1852.* Notes Reference William Linnard Wales Clocks & Clockmakers Pub. Mayfield Books 2003.
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Walter Tucker, Exeter a mahogany longcase clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell, the twelve-inch break-arch silvered brass dial engraved with black Roman numerals, floral decoration to the four corners, Father Time to the arch, subsidiary seconds and date dials to the centre and engraved with the makers name Walter Tucker, Exeter, with a 'strike/silent' lever to the side, the mahogany case having canted corners to the trunk, crossbanding to the base and a swan-neck pediment with turned wooden centre finial and fluted columns to the hood, all standing on bracket feet, height 216cm.* Biography Walter Tucker, born circa 1801, was a member of the well-known Tucker watchmaking family being the son of John Tucker. He is recorded as working as a clock and watchmaker, silversmith and jeweller in the High Street from circa 1826 until 1848 before moving to 9, Belmont Terrace in circa 1850.* Notes Reference Clive N. Ponsford Devon Clocks & Clockmakers Pub. David & Charles 1985.
Twist, Ormskirk, a mahogany moonphase longcase clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell and having a typical Ormskirk fourteen-inch square painted moonphase dial with black Arabic numerals, florally painted decoration to the corners and signed for the maker Joseph Twist, Ormskirk, with the moonphase disc below XII painted with seascape and landscape images either side of the moon, and with decorative brass hands, the rear plate to the dial signed by the dial painter Walker & Hughes, Bham, the mahogany case having a shaped door with raised mouldings, the trunk with matching mouldings and flat fluted columns, the hood having a swan-neck pediment above a painted frieze with the tapered columns having cast-brass capitals, the base with raised mouldings and canted corners, height 212cm.*Biography Joseph Twist is recorded as living in Burscough Street, Ormskirk in 1854 as a maker of longcase clocks, all of them having eight-day movements, mahogany cases and painted dials. At an auction at Brook Farm on behalf of Mrs Jane Wright, held by Richard Hart in October 1898 was sold 'A large 8 day's clock in mahogany by Twist, Ormskirk'.* Notes Reference Anthony Daly Ormskirk Clockmakers & Watchmakers Pub. Mayfield Books 2006.
An Anglo-Indian leather covered wood trunk, second half 19th century,: the top, front and ends all with stitched geometric lozenge designs, the back with wrought iron carry loops and chains, a metal swing handle at each end; the canvas lined interior with printed paper label for MUHAMMED SHARIF & SON, YAKHDAN MAKERS, INSIDE EDWARDS GATE, PESHAWAR CITY; 46cm high, 74cm wide, 50cm deep.*Notes (More correctly), the Edwardes Gate was named after Sir Herbert Benjamin Edwardes, 'the Hero of Multan' having originally been the Kabul Gate. A Yakhdan is a trunk specifically designed for securing to a beast of burden.
STICK STAND. A 19th century majolica tree trunk stick stand. Unmarked. (Rim crack). Height 48cm. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of a private vendor. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CANNOT SHIP THIS LOT due to fragility, size or weight. Our recommended carrier is MBE Plymouth on +44 (0) 1752 257224 or info@mbeplymouth.co.uk
RUSTIC PLANTER & STAND. A large, salt glazed ceramic, rustic style conservatory jardinière on naturalistic tree trunk base. Height 74cm, top diameter 47cm. COLLECT IN PERSON OR BY BUYER'S CARRIER ONLY. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of a private vendor. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.
An oak bowl, of recent manufacture, by Dr Tim Lawson, turned from a partially burnt oak trunk, supported by iron bar, 28cm diameter together with a collection of similar bowls, to include a sycamore bowl, 31cm diameter, a scotched rimmed, and a cedar bowl also by Lawson and a small collection of treen,to include a turned walnut bowl by Dr Tim Lawson, 8cm diameter, and a bowl with turned fruit (qty.)Imperfections due to the nature of the itmes, expect splits, knits and scuffs
A good Victorian 8 day Longcase clock by Rhind of Manchester, with moon phase in the arch of the dial. Contained in a lovely mahogany case with turned and reeded columns to the hood, the trunk is decorated in different cuts of mahogany.There were 2 Rhinds working in Manchester. James 1828-76 and Thomas 1828-51
A Victorian, A W Benson 8 day Fusee drop dial wall clock. 12" dial with W Benson Ludgate Hill London on the dial. Spun bezel. Contained in a mahogany veneered case with original carved ears to trunk and flame mahogany to front of trunk. Case 15" x 20" x7" deepCondition report.In original condition. Slight split to the wooden dial surround In need of restoration Movement not tested. Pendulum and key present
A rare Philips of Ashbourne long case clock, with 11" brass dial with seasons spandrels, date calendar, single hand 30 hr movement, contained in an oak case.Condition reportThis clock has been in the same family for several generations and is in untouched condition. The movement is original to the case and has not been tested. The case has had alterations to the base and the trunk door has had a large screw fitted to hold it in place when the hinges failed. New seat board Will need restorationRichard Philips was working in Ashbourne from 1750 to 1757
AN 18TH CENTURY OAK EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, the hood with twin pillars flanking a square glazed door, enclosing a painted 10 inch dial, bell striking movement, singed Jn Homes of Worcester, with a seconds dial and subsidiary date aperture, with a fan inlaid to the door, height 214cm (two weights, pendulum, winding key and trunk key) (condition:-trunk overstained, other faults to trunk)
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND STRUNG INLAID EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, the hood with a swan neck pediment, with three brass pediments, twin pillars flanking a glazed arched door, enclosing a painted 12 inch dial, singed C A Mountford of Birmingham with bell striking movement, various landscapes to arch and borders, surrounding a seconds dial, subsidiary date aperture, roman numerals, height 242cm (two weights, pendulum, winding key and trunk key)
WILLIAM GLOVER OF WORCESTER, AN GEORGE III OAK 30 HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK, the hood with a swan neck pediment, twin pillars flanking a square glazed door, enclosing a brass 9 inch dial with foliate spandrels to each corner surrounding a date aperture, roman numerals, and signature to base of dial, above a plain trunk, on bracket, height 212cm (one weight, pendulum and bag containing a chain)
FIVE BESWICK ANIMALS, comprising Elephant -Trunk stretching - small, model no.974, Elephant - Trunk stretching - large, model no.998, Persian Cat - seated, looking up, white gloss, model no.1867 and an amethyst glass goblet with damaged Siamese cat climbing, model no.1677 and mouse, model no.1678, a.f. (6) (Condition report: small elephant has a glued in chip to one foot, large elephant and Persian cat in good condition, cat and mouse both have losses or glued repairs)
Original vintage advertising poster by GPO Post Office - Susan makes a Trunk Call - featuring an illustration showing the route of the call from little girl to her Granny - Susan dials the exchange and asks for the number. Her voice goes over wires and along cables to the exchange. The operator connects the call through more cables at least one more big exchange more wires, and perhaps a small country exchange and Susan talks to Granny three hundred miles away. - Designed by R.C. Smith - West One Studios Ltd. GPO logo in the bottom right corner. Horizontal. Good condition, creasing, tears, staining, paper loss in margin. Country of issue: UK, designer: R.C. Smith, size (cm): 74x93, year of printing: 1960s.
Original vintage double-sided travel map poster Motor Map of Ceylon, Published under the direction of I.F. Wilson, M.C., F.R.G.S. Surveyor General of Ceylon, the map presents main trunk roads, motorable roads, motor ferries, cart tracks, railways, petrol depots, rest houses, hotels, police stations, hospitals, resident dispensaries, telegraph and/or telephone offices, telephone boxes, province boundaries, light houses, and aerodromes. Horizontal. 31x12cm when folded. Fair condition, folds, tears, creasing, staining, paper losses on cover, double sided. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 61x80, year of printing: 1940s.
BronzeIndia , 18th to 19th centuryDimensions: Height 39 cm Wide 22 cm Depth 15 cmWeight: 5.752 gramsGanesha is dancing on a throne or podest with expansive foot and rectangular shape, topped by a lotus flower base. He is balancing on his left foot, his four arms expanding around himself in a dynamic motion. He is wearing a short dhoti with ornamental patterns all over and his belly and chest are also decorated with beaded chains and necklaces. Two serpents meet at the front of his belly being used as his belts. In his right hands he is holding his own broken tusk and a goad, his other hands are holding a noose and a sweets ball. His trunk is holding a vessel. His head and trunk are also adorned with numerous jewellery, bracelets, flowers, etc. He has smaller ears and is wearing a three-leveled crown. From the back we see the same detail as from the front. The dancing Ganesha shows us his joyful side and shows a lot of contrasts, he is heavy but graceful, mischievous and serious and seems to embody wisdom but also the playfulness of a young child.
Bronze with eyes in silverIndia , 18th century or earlierDimensions: Height 23 cm Wide 16 cm Depth 12 cmWeight: 2.255 gramsThe Indian deity seated on a rat with exceptionally long legs, it is standing on a rectangular surface and is also adorned with anklets, a necklace and wears a saddle on its back. Ganesha has four arms and is sitting comfortably on his vehicle. He is wearing a short, striped dhoti. His big belly is tied up with the snake and he is wearing armlets, bracelets and a necklace. He is holding the battle axe and noose in two of his hands. His right hand is forming the abhaya mudra, gesture of fearlessness, while also holding a laddu ball between the thumb and index finger. His left hand is resting on his chest, possibly also holding his missing tusk in his palm. Ganesha's trunk is curled to his left shoulder, while his head is looking slightly to the left. He is wearing a decorative headpiece.
Bronze with Silver inlaysIndia, 18th century or earlierDimensions: Height 12 cm Wide 6 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 523 gramsSmall statue of a standing Ganesha on round lotus base wearing a long dhoti. The serpent is easy to make out tied around his belly. His hands are raised to the front holding his own broken tusk and another object looking like a script. Usually he is holding sweets, a weapon or a lotus in his hand. He is reaching to this hand with his trunk. We can see one tusk is broken. His head is decorated with a conical tiered crown. His body has a slight curve at the hip.
Bronze with Silver inlaysIndia , 18th century or earlierDimensions: Height 10 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 794 gramsGanesha, the Remover of Obstacles and God of Wisdom, is here seated on bare ground wearing a short dhoti. His large body is decorated sparingly with jewellery, the serpent tied around his big, portruding belly. His left hand is raised and he is grasping something from it with his trunk, his right hand is also raised and the palm extended forward, possibly holding something.
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