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A small oak longcase clock, silvered Roman numerals on silvered chapter ring, with applied gilt metal spandrils, flanked by barleytwist columns, the trunk with single applied central motif, on bracket feet, 145cmH

A black metal tin travel trunk, the top marked 'W.J.M Greener, Coldstream Guards', 92x53x37cm

A black painted metal travel trunk, with loop carry handles, marked Salmon No.3, 92cmW

A vintage travel trunk, with side carry handles, 91cmW

A vintage wood banded travel trunk, 68cmW

A black painted metal travel trunk, with loop carry handles, 81cmW

An Army and Navy woodbanded canvas travel trunk, marked Lt. W. J. Greener, 34th Sikh Pioneers

A black painted tin travel trunk, with brass plaque to top, twin loop handles, 85x41x31cm

A black painted metal travel trunk, with loop carry handles, marked Salmon No.5, 92cmW

A canvas and wood banded travel trunk, marked D.W Vicary, with side carry handles, 90cmW

A painted metal travel trunk by 'Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co. The Viceregal', with leather straps and twin loop handles, 92x55x38cm

A brown painted metal travel trunk, each end marked W.H Earle, 91x45x34cm

A black painted metal travel trunk, marked Salmon no.4, with side carry handles, 91cmW

A vintage hide steamer trunk, with fitted interior, including clothes hangers and removable compartments, 76x50x26cm, monogrammed B.C.

A Victorian pine and canvas dome top travel trunk, with stud decoration, 90x47x40cm

A tin lined pine and metal banded travel trunk, the top marked H.R Sykes, 96x50x43cm

MILITARIA - A METAL TRAVEL TRUNK by Hewson Manufacturing Co., the lid painted 'C.P. Cooper', 25cm high, 107cm wide, 36cm deep. Provenance: Captain Charles P. Cooper, O.B.E., R.N. (retired), Master Mariner. Note: The former owner's O.B.E. was gazetted on 22nd April 1919 'for valuable services as Executive Officer of H.M.S. Gloucestershire for two and a half years whilst employed on patrol and escort duties', principally in the north Atlantic. He later served as a Captain with P. & O. on their Far Eastern service and in 1931 was appointed aide-de-camp to George V.

AN OAK AND LEATHER TRAVELLING TRUNK with leather carrying handles to each side the hinged top opening to reveal a lift out compartment, the top with a floral decorated surround and a portrait of a lady to the centre, to the inside of the hinged top is further floral surround and another portrait of a lady holding a jug, H 51cm x W 51cm x D 45cm

A TABLE TOP CAMPHORWOOD TRUNK the top and sides having carved decoration depicting figures in various settings, having brass escutcheon and clasp and raised four lion feet, H 31cm x W 60.5cm x D 31cm Condition Report : Minimal signs of wear Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

A Brislington delftware blue dash Adam and Eve charger c.1700, painted with a scene of the Temptation, the couple standing either side of the Tree of Knowledge while a smiling serpent with a forked tail coils around the trunk, the tree hanging with large striped yellow fruits, within a blue dash border, restored, 35cm. Cf. Victoria & Albert Museum, Accession No. C.146-1991 for a similar example.

Bronze figure on black marble base. Owl on tree trunk. 21st century. Dimensions: 29 x 27 x 14 cm. In good condition.

A lot comprising a silver pill box modelled as a trunk, one modelled as a sweet, a silver vesta modelled as a U.S. Mail Bag and a white-metal vesta modelled as a book (4) Condition Report: Available upon request

A collection of railway accessories coaches etc in large travel trunk, Condition Report: Available upon request

A lot comprising a Globe Trotters travel trunk, assorted furs including coats, hats and a stole, embroidered eastern linen etc Condition Report: Not available for this lot

A banded trunk together with another smaller example

An Ercol Swan back elbow chair together with a pine trunk

A domed banded trunk with Taff Vale Railway and GWR labels together with another trunk with GWR labels

An Atlas three ply banded trunk, together with two other trunks

A carved oak stool decorated with Celtic inspired decoration, together with an upholstered domed trunk

A French 19th century walnut and marquetry comtoise clock, the arched hood above a bombe trunk with panelled door, on a tapering box base on short cabriole legs, the 26.5cm white enamel dial with Roman numerals and pierced gilt spandrels, 237cm high

A Rev Robe suitcase together with a collection of suitcases and a trunk

A VICTORIAN WALNUT MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALJ. Sewill, Liverpool and London, circa 1860The 12 inch star-centred circular silvered register signed ADIE, J. SEWILL, 61 South Castle St., LIVERPOOL, & 30 Cornhill, LONDON within scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the case with arched scroll-bordered pediment over slender conforming scroll-edged trunk applied with a glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer, the shaped base with recording hand setting key flanked by further S-scrolls.106cm (45.75ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Joseph Sewill was born in Liverpool in 1816 and started up as a watchmaker, chronometer maker, and nautical instrument maker at 61 South Castle St, Liverpool in about 1848. Latterly Joseph went into partnership with two of his sons and is thought to have retired to London in 1862. His son, John Joshua Sewill (d. 1891) succeeded him and headed the business until his death in 1891, The firm was well regarded and opened branches in London (at 30 Cornhill prior to 1882), Glasgow and Locle (Switzerland). In 1867 a chronometer by Sewill won the Greenwich Trials and they became makers to the Admiralty. In the 1874 Greenwich Trials their chronometers came first and third. They also entered pieces into Kew trials, where a karrusel watch was awarded 81.8 marks in 1900. They won an award for 'services to horology' at the Paris Exhibition of 1862, and later became 'Maker to the Queen of Spain'.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable faults being some slight bubbling/lifting and bruising to the curved veneers lining the edges .  Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY HOUR-STRIKING DOMESTIC LONGCASE REGULATORDavis, Shiffnal, circa 1840The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with Harrisons maintaining power and deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets regulated by brass and steel grid-iron compensated seconds pendulum incorporating stirrup rate adjustment above the large lenticular bob and with fine beat adjustment to crutch, the 12 inch square silvered brass dial with overlaid Roman numeral hour disc incorporating large diameter subsidiary seconds dial over signature Davis, SHIFINAL to centre and with Strike/Silent selection switch at twelve o'clock, with decorative blued steel arrow hands and applied with leafy scroll decorated panels to spandrel areas, in a case with triangular pediment over hinged glazed hood door applied with reeded mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and with rectangular side windows, the trunk with concave throat moulding and flame figured frieze over rectangular glazed door flanked by free-standing reeded columns with brass caps and bases to front angles, the base with stepped ogee top moulding over rectangular caddy moulded raised panel flanked by canted angles, on bracket feet.211cm (83ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 23cm 99ins) deep. John Davis is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World as born in Shiffnal, Shropshire in 1799 and working as a clockmaker up until circa 1875. The current lot is noteworthy in that the maker gave the pendulum and escapement a great deal of attention with the latter having jewelled pallets and the former being finely constructed with gridiron compensation, very heavy bob attached by hooks and calibrated rate adjustment within a stirrup type frame above the bob.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition having been recently serviced and is free from visible alteration or significant replacements. The dial has some moderate rubbing/discolouration to the silvering otherwise is in fine original condition and is nicely detailed. The seatboard is original to the case however there is a more recently made wooden bridge-shaped support applied to the upper surface to raise the movement to allow correct positioning of the dial within the hood aperture. As the original corresponding holes for the lines and for securing the movement via bolts through the bottom movement pillars are present in the seatboard, the current 'bridge' support would appear to be an honest replacement of a block that was previously applied to the seatboard to raise the movement. When considering these details we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is in fine condition having been recently cosmetically restored; faults are hence very much limited to bumps, scuffs and other very slight age related blemishes.Clock is complete with pair of brass-cased weights, 'gridiron' pendulum, case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN OAK MERCURY 'ADMIRAL FITZROY'S STORM BAROMETER'Negretti and Zambra, London, circa 1870The arched bevel-glazed double ceramic Vernier scales flanking the large bore mercury tube, each calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated ADD ONE TENTH FOR, EACH HUNDRED, FEET ABOVE, THE SEA and 10 A.M YESTERDAY and 10 A.M TO DAY over PATENT No. 1481 and with signature NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, INSTRUMENT MAKERS, TO HER MAJESTY, HOLBORN VIADUCT E.C., 122 REGENT ST. W, & 59 CORNHILL E.C., LONDON to upper margin, the apex of the arch further inscribed ADMIRAL FITZROY'S, STORM BAROMETER., the trunk with Vernier setting squares to throat above applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer further signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON to upper margin and with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the base with rectangular ogee moulded cistern cover over conforming base moulding with level adjustment screw to underside.102cm (40ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is a textbook example of a Fishery or Sea Coast storm barometer devised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy in the 1860`s to aid mariners in the forecasting of storms. Fitzroy lobbied the Board of Trade resulting in this type of barometer being supplied (at public expense) to many coastal communities for display in a prominent public space. In addition to this The Royal Lifeboat Institution installed these barometers into each of its stations and the Duke of Northumberland (in association with the British Meteorological Society) erected several on the coast of Northumberland. By 1864 over 80 barometers had been installed by the Board of Trade and a further 14 by the Duke of Northumberland with their usefulness fully appreciated in Fitzroy's Meteorological Office Report published that year.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks and both Vernier slides are fully operational however there is only one key present. The arched signature plate has some slight hairline cracking to the lower right hand corner which can only really be seen on very close examination being behind the bevel cut of the glass. The thermometer is in good condition although the tube is probably a replacement. The case is in good original condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN IMPRESSIVE INLAID MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY QUARTER CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEThe dial bearing a signature for Robert Roskill, Liverpool, circa 1900 incorporating earlier elementsThe substantial five columnar pillar triple train movement with plates measuring 9 by 11 inches and deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the chiming train incorporating a choice of two sets of notations for the quarters sounding via transverse pinned cylinder on eight tubular gongs suspended from the case backboard and the hour train sounding on an additional larger gong, the 14 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and bearing inscription Robert Roskill, Liverpool to the foliate scroll engraved silvered centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with scroll and sceptre half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands, mask inhabited scroll cast spandrels to angles and strike/silent opposing chime selection levers to margins, the arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial globe engraved silvered lunettes and age of the moon scale to the upper margin, in a case in the manner of Gillows with cavetto moulded swan neck pediment, gilt pagoda and wheatsheaf floral decorated panel inserts and break-arch frieze over the hinged glazed dial aperture applied with reeded Roman Doric half-columns to stiles and flanked by conforming complete free standing columns, the sides each with lozenge panel inlaid frieze over rectangular brass grille sound fret and conforming pilaster planted next to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat and alternating lozenge and shaped diamond panel inlaid frieze over shaped-top caddy-moulded door veneered with an oval flame figured panel within line border and quartered infill, flanked by free-standing columns to angles and with small rectangular panel beneath, the sides each inlaid with an arrangement of oval circular panels within triple line borders and conforming quartered infill, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming circular panel inlaid front flanked by canted angles, on ogee bracket feet.260cm (102.5ins) high excluding finials, 69cm (27ins) wide, 38cm (15ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The case if the current lot is of particularly fine quality and essentially dates to around 1810. The overall attention to detail - in particular the precision of the inlay, crispness of the mouldings and superb column turnings indicates that the case was made by a leading workshop, hence would warrant a possible attribution to Gillows of Lancaster. The movement is also of fine quality but was made around 1900 and, in order to create room for the tubular bells/gongs, required the case to be increased in depth by around 2 inches. This work was executed extremely well with a great deal of effort taken to ensure perfect integration with the earlier elements. Indeed the sides of the trunk would have required r-veneering with the current arrangement of oval and circular panels no doubt being devised at that time to add decorative detail so to lessen the effect of the increased depth.  

A GEORGE I FIGURED WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Sebire, London, circa 1720The 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 finely matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and S/N strike/silent switch at twelve o'clock, with scroll pierced steel hands and applied mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with silvered boss signed John Sebire, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with domed caddy surmount and moulded cornice over break-arch hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to angles with cast gilt brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch door with finely figured veneers edged with crossbanding and complex mouldings, the base with concave top mouldings over slightly reduced crossbanded front and later tall skirt.236cm (93ins) high excluding finials, 53cm (21ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. John Sebire is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in the parish of St. Annes Blackfriars. London, from around 1715 until September 1745.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition. The trains appear all-original with the possible exception of the escapement pallets which are probably 19th century service replacements. The fifth movement pillar has been removed (often occurred during the 19th century as a means to acquire brass!). The dial is in good clean condition and appears to retain its original hands. The movement is fitted with an old oak seatboard which rests on slips applied to the upper surfaces of the trunk uprights (cheeks); the presence of these slips would suggest that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case.The case is generally in good presentable condition. The hood would have originally been fitted with blind frets to the quadrants either side of the arch and the left hand window has an old lead repair to the pane. The right hand throat moulding is currently loose however re-attachment should be very straightforward. The trunk is otherwise in very good condition with fine quality veneers to the door and fine colour. The door is a little tight on its closing (due to slight movement/shrinkage) this could probably be remedied through adjustment of the door hinges if deemed a problem. The trunk door lock has been braced with a small iron strap applied over the lock to the inside. The base of the case has lost a small amount (probably around an inch) from the 'box' and is applied with a later taller skirt. Whether the original veneers beneath the skirt are intact is unknown. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor age related bumps, scuffs shrinkage, a few small historic localised veneer patch repairs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, case key (an ill-fitting replacement) but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Ellicott, London, circa 1760The 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 Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John, Ellicott, Lon,don to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and fine crisply cast rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with silvered Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the case with concave sided 'pagoda' upstand adorned with brass flambeau urn finials and with 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 solid mahogany break-arch door applied with complex mouldings to edges, the base with concave top mouldings over rectangular raised panel and moulded double skirt.240cm (94.5ins) high excluding finials, 53.5ins (21ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. John Ellicott F.R.S. is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1706 to John Ellicott senior, a Cornish clockmaker who had gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1696 and died 1733. John junior worked from Swithin's Alley, Royal Exchange, London and was elected member of the Royal Society in 1738. He published works on horology in 1739 and 1753 and is particularly noted for the development of the cylinder escapement and a form of compensated pendulum; he also maintained a private observatory at his home in Hackney. John Ellicott was later appointed as Clockmaker to George III, and took his son, Edward into partnership in 1760 which lasted until his death in 1772. The present clock is notable in that it has survived in fine original condition and is very much a textbook example of its type made by one of the leading English horologists of the 18th century.Condition Report: Movement is complete and in clean working condition having been recently serviced and there is no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only minor discolouration/spotting to the silvered finishes in places; the hands appear original and undamaged. The movement retains what appears to be the original seatboard which rests on the directly onto the case uprights (cheeks) which have historic nail holes corresponding to those in the seatboard which serve to confirm that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is in fine original condition. The shaped fretwork panel to the hood is a replacement and two of the small pads that support the finials are a loose (simply require re-gluing) otherwise faults are very much limited to very minor historic bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. The patination/colour is notable in its originality.Clock is complete with pendulum, pair of brass-cased weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III OAK THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKPhilip Avenell, Farnham, circa 1770The four pillar countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial signed in fine copperplate script Phil'p Avenell, Farnham to the foliate scroll engraved centre within Roman applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, with scroll pierced iron hand and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with cavetto conduce over three-quarter columns applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture to hood over trunk with concave throat moulding and rectangular caddy-moulded door over plain plinth base with moulded skirt.198cm (78ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Philip Avenell is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Farnham in 1765 then London 1775.  

Y A FINE REGENCY MAHOGANY FLAT-TO-THE-WALL BOWFRONTED MERCURY STICK BAROMETERA. and H. Fraser, London, early 19th centuryWith swan neck pediment and cavetto cornice over rectangular bow-glazed silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations beneath signature A. & H. Fraser, LONDON, the ebony line-edged trunk of the same bowed profile incorporating Vernier setting squares to throat over inset bow-glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale thermometer within moulded ebony surround, the base with turned half vase cistern cover flanked by ebony vertical line strung canted angles over cavetto moulded underside incorporating level adjustment screw at the base of the cistern vase.99cm (39ins) high. A. And H. Fraser are recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from 3 New Bond Street, London, in 1816.Condition Report: The tube is filled with mercury but there is an airlock in the column. The scales have a patch of discolouration towards the left hand margin otherwise are in good condition. The case is missing a 'button' to one of the swan neck pediment scrolls and a small section of ebony moulding to the left hand side of the base (beneath the cistern) otherwise instrument is in fine condition with other faults very much limited to slight age related bumps and scuffs. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY BAYONET-TUBE MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH LARGE SCALE THERMOMETERNairne and Blunt, London, circa 1780 The arched-top caddy moulded case inset with glazed hygrometer inscribed DAMP DRY and with beard setting square beneath over concave-topped silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right hand margin opposing weather observations to the left, the upper margin signed Nairne and, Blunt, London and the lower edge decorated with an engraved leafy scroll flanked cavetto-shaped angles, the trunk applied with full-height silvered-scale mercury thermometer calibrated in Fahrenheit with scale divided in degrees annotated 0-120 opposing markers inscribed Freezing, Temperate, Sum'r Heat, Blood Heat and Fever Heat over spiral pierced brass bulb shield and circular base applied with half sphere cistern cover incorporating sleeved level adjustment screw to underside. 108cm (42.5ins) high. The collaboration between Edward Nairne and his former apprentice Thomas Blunt is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as established in 1774 and lasting until 1793. Edward Nairne was born in 1726 and apprenticed to the celebrated instrument maker, Matthew Loft, in 1741. Latterly he worked from 20 Cornhill and published numerous booklets on navigational, pneumatic and astronomical instruments. In 1776 Nairne devised a marine barometer with a restriction to the bore of the mercury tube which served to dampen the oscillation of the mercury, he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1776 and died 1806. Thomas Blunt was apprenticed to Edward Nairne in 1760 with whom he formed a loose partnership in 1774, perhaps for mutual convenience as his premises were next door to Nairne's at 22 Cornhill. Blunt designed some of the components for the 'New Barometer' devised by the Portuguese Scientist J.H. Magellan for measuring altitude, and latterly became instrument maker to George III. In 1793 he took his son, also named Thomas, into partnership and subsequently relocated to 136 Minories in 1814, he died in 1822. A small group of bayonet-tube stick barometers incorporating a large scale thermometer by Nairne and Blunt are known. These include an example in The Whipple Museum, Cambridge (illustrated in Goodison, Nicholas English Barometers 1680-1860 on page 186, Plate 124); another previously in the collection of Edwin Banfield is illustrated in his publication BAROMETERS, Stick or Cistern tube on page 75 and a third was also sold in these rooms on 15th March 2018 (lot 38) for £3,200 hammer. These three differ from the current lot in that they do not have a hygrometer fitted however an example which also includes a hygrometer, hence is very closely comparable with the current lot, was sold at Lyon and Turnbull, Edinburgh, 19th May 2021 in their sale titled Five Centuries: Furniture, Paintings & Works of Art (lot 123) for £4,000.Condition Report: The tube is filled with mercury with no apparent airlocks. The register plates/scales have overall patchy discolouration and tarnishing to the silvering otherwise are in fine original condition with the delicate engraving showing very little wear suggesting that the plates have not been re-silvered many times in the past. The wheat beard to the hygrometer is currently detached otherwise is in good condition with the adjustment mechanism intact and working. The thermometer is in good condition; the brass fittings are however somewhat discoloured/tarnished. The case is in good original condition showing old but relatively flat surface with some wear mainly to the dome of the cistern cover. There is no key present to the hygrometer or level adjustment squares. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE AND A GROUP OF ENGLISH CLOCK MOVEMENTSThe drop-dial timepiece signed for J. Greatbatch, Birmingham, circa 1865The four pillar eight-day single fusee movement with anchor escapement and 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial inscribed J. Greatbatch, BIRMINGHAM to centre, with steel spade hands and set behind hinged cast brass bezel within octagonal surround, the trunk with shaped lenticle flanked by fruiting vine carved 'ears' over curved base, together with four additional fusee dial timepiece movements, two eight-day longcase clocks movements, three assorted dials and two disassembled/incomplete fusee movements etc. (unrestored, no pendulums present), (qty).The wall timepiece 70cm (27.5ins) high, 43cm (17ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. A J. Greatbatch is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Birminghamd 1850-68. 

AN IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING LONGCASE REGULATORSmith and Sons, London, mid 19th centuryThe substantial four double-screwed columnar pillar triple train movement with plates measuring 9.75 by 10.25 inches and six-spoke wheel crossings throughout, the going train with Harrison's maintaining power and deadbeat escapement regulated by mercury jar compensated pendulum incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the quarter train chiming on a graduated nest of eight bells and the hour sounding on a large coiled gong, the 12 inch circular single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and STRIKE/SILENT, FULL CHIME/WESTMINSTER CHIME selection dials to the centre signed SMITH & SONS., ST. JOHN'S SQUARE., CLERKENWELL., with blued steel spade hands set within canted silvered bezel, the substantial case with ogee-capped concave-sided upstand, stylised twist baton carved cavetto cornice and repeating scroll decorated frieze over recessed quadrant panels around the dial aperture to hood door flanked by canted angles and with deep-set foliate scroll pierced arched sound frets to sides, the trunk with urn finials over complex top mouldings and repeating split baton frieze to throat above arch-glazed door enclosing silvered pendulum beat scale flanked by Egyptian style faceted three-quarter columns with stylised leafy caps and flared moulded bases, the plinth of inverted breakfronted form decorated with crisply moulded panels to front over tall skirt with complex upper mouldings.217cm (85.5ins) high, 66cm (26ins) wide, 34cm (13.5ins) deep.  The clockmaking business of John Smith and Sons of Clerkenwell can trace its roots back to 1780 however gained much greater significance when they became established in St. John's Square, at the former manufactory of Colonel Mangier, from 1844. The firm ran extensive workshops which incorporated a dedicated brass foundry, clock case workshop and assembly areas for the various types of clocks produced and was featured in the 20th September 1851 issue of the Illustrated London News in an article entitled Visit to a Clerkenwell Clock Factory. At the Great Exhibition held that year they exhibited a year going calendar clock and another chiming clock, chiming on 8 bells and striking on a gong. Ultimately John Smith and Sons perhaps became best known for their skeleton clocks, many of which illustrated in their 1865 catalogue including models based on Litchfield Cathedral and York Minster, however they also produced many fine chiming bracket clocks, longcase regulators, wall clocks and public clocks. The business continued to produce clocks until 1938 when, due to the decline in demand for mechanical timepieces, they diversified to become specialist material stockholders and still continue in this role today.It has been traditionally thought by vendor's family that the current lot was exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition. Although there is no evidence to support this, the movement and case are certainly of very fine quality hence would warrant this belief. Interestingly a quarter chiming longcase clock shown by Smith and Sons at the Paris 1900 Exhibition survives in the collection of The National Trust at Castle Drogo, Devon (object/902584). This clock also has a three train four pillar movement with Harrison's maintaining power, mercury jar pendulum and chimes the quarters on eight bells or four gongs, and is housed in an elaborate Chippendale style gilt brass mounted mahogany case.Condition Report: Lot 135The movement is in fine clean fully working condition having being relatively recently serviced (prior to the former owner's death). The level of mercury in the pendulum needs topping-up (is low) and there is staining to the interior of the glass jar. The dial generally is in fine clean condition but does have a couple of light spots of tarnishing.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to the small section of angled cornice moulding to the front right hand side being detached (just need gluing back on!); one small section (approx 1 inch) of the unusual repeating block decoration to the trunk door missing; a small loss to the front left hand corner top moulding of the base and a small loss to the left hand side fret. Otherwise faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, slight shrinkage and wear (most notably to the skirt) commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, three weights, case key and winder.Maximum dimensions at base - width 67cm (26.5ins), depth 35cm (13.75ins). Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE INLAID WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJosiah Thompson, Whitehaven, early 18th centuryThe five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with star decorated subsidiary seconds dial, herringbone border engraved calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Josiah Thompson, White, Haven to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within wheatear engraved border, the case with ogee moulded cornice and fine scroll pierced fret to frieze above hinged glazed dial aperture inlaid with wreath border to frame and applied with ebonised solomonic twist three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 40 inch rectangular door centred with a glazed lenticle and veneered with a series interlacing circles within wreath banded border and cross grain half-round edge moulding, the the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming line decorated veneered panel within further wreath banded border over moulded skirt.108cm (85.75ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. Josiah Thompson does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however several clocks are known by him. It is most probable that he is closely related (perhaps father) to William Thompson who is noted in Penfold, John Clockmakers as Cumberland as working up until his death in 1777.Condition Report: The movement has no visible evidence of alteration, the escape wheel and pallets are 19th century 'service' replacements otherwise the mechanism id free from visible replacements. The mechanism is in relatively clean working condition having been relatively recently serviced; the plates show some evidence of re-bushing/closing of the pivots by punch stamping. The dial has been cleaned at some point hence no longer retains lacquer or gilt finishes to the plate however engraving and matted finishes are in good condition. The chapter and seconds rings have been re-silvered and the hands are replacements. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard but at the correct level in the case. Due to the seatboard being a replacement we cannot not offer any categorical assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however as the case is clearly a 'regional' example coupled with the fact that they are such a good match we are of the opinion that the case is more likely than not original to the movement and dial. The case has been restored with the top panel of the hood, frieze fret and the skirt applied to the base being replacements. The base has a vertical shrinkage crack to the front, the trunk door has a slight warp as well as a small historic veneer patch repair towards the upper edge. The sides of the trunk are also slightly bowed. Case otherwise is in good presentable condition with faults limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, two brass-cased weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE QUEEN-ANNE BURR WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Clark, London, circa 1710The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, foliate border engraved calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Clark, London to lower edge, with scroll pierced steel hands and unusual spandrels each cast as a pair of cherubs holding aloft a mask, in a walnut case with gilt ball-and-spire finials to the domed caddy surmount above moulded cornice and foliate pierced fret to frieze, three-quarter columns with giltwood caps and bases to the glazed hood door, the sides with rectangular windows and rear quarter columns each set against bargeboard rising up to the underside of the cornice projection, the trunk with convex throat above 42 inch rectangular door with finely figured book-matched veneers within herringbone and crossbanded borders, the sides with single panels within crossbanded surrounds, the plinth base with ogee top moulding and conforming herringbone-bordered crossbanded veneered panel to front over later moulded skirt.239cm (94ins) high excluding finials, 51cm (20ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Four makers named John Clarke are recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in London during the latter decade of the 17th century, however there is only one who would have appeared to have remained in business until around/after 1710. It is therefore most likely that the current lot was made by John Stanford Clark(e) who is recorded by Loomes as born in 1672 and apprenticed to Thomas Jones in 1683 gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1693. In 1697 John Stanford Clark(e) signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance in 1697 and took several apprentices between 1696 and 1718 hence was working at least until around 1720.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised if intending to put the clock into long term service. There is no visible evidence or alteration or significant replacements although the escapement pallets are most likely service replacements (due to wear) and the pendulum crutch has been repaired. The dial is in good condition with noticeable faults limited to patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvered finishes of the chapter and seconds ring. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard which rests on blocks approx. ¾ inch thick applied to the top of each cheek. Although the presence of such blocks would normally suggest that the movement and dial are most likely not original to the case those present on the current case appear to have always been there and have witness marks from nails/screws which correspond to the seatboard hence on balance we are of the opinion that they are most likely 'an original feature' hence the movement and dial are probably original to the case.The case is generally in fine condition having most likely been cosmetically restored within the last thirty years or so. The caddy superstructure to the hood is joined to the rest of the structure along the top edge of the cornice however does appear to be of the same age and of commensurate construction as the rest of the case hence is possibly original. The finials and blocks are replacements and the centre one is currently detached. The cornice ogee upper edge mouldings have been replaced to both sides, the front fret has been repaired and the left fret has a thumb-sized hole. There is a small less to the lip moulding beneath the left hand hood pilaster otherwise the hood is in fine condition with only a few minor age related blemishes.The trunk and base are in fine condition. The trunk door retains its original lock and hinges and has the usual slight shrinkage cracking to the veneers toward the upper and lower margins (due to slight shrinkage of the panel against the horizontal 'clamps' applied to the top and bottom). The veneers to the base appear original as does the structure with the backboard continuing almost to the floor; there is evidence of old damp damage to the lower part of the board and the bottom four inches of each side of the box of the base would appear have had veneers renewed probably due to becoming damp at some point. The skirt is most likely a 19th century replacement. Case is generally a fine survivor and of good colour with other faults mainly limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Overall the clock is in fine 'take home' condition and would appears to be a particularly original example complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III BLUE JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWilliam Hawkins, Bury St. Edmunds, circa 1770The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds ring, calendar aperture and shaped silvered signature plate engraved W'm Hawkins, St., Edmunds Bury to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minute to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with silvered STRIKE/SILENT selection ring flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with pagoda pediment over cavetto cornice and three-quarter columns applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and quarter columns applied against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch door applied with half-round edge mouldings, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding and moulded skirt, the whole now re-decorated in polychrome and gilt with raised-work Chinoiserie scene to door within trellis borders and other foliate designs on to a deep blue ground throughout.209cm (89.5ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. A William Hawkins is recorded in Britten, F.J. Old Clocks and Watches & their Makers as working in Bury St. Edmunds from circa 1735.Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition and there is no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The bottom pillars are slightly bent due to the securing bolts (for attaching to the seatboard) being overtightened and the pendulum suspension hook has been extended. The dial has a small casting fault to the left hand edge of the arch (not visible when movement is in the case), otherwise dial is in good clean condition with faults limited to some light oxidation/discolouration to the silvering in places. The movement rests on an old (possibly original) oak seatboard which has been thinned slightly at each end rests on the uprights of the trunk (cheeks) which appear free from visible alteration. The thinning of the seatboard would have been done to 'fine tune' the position of the dial in its aperture which may have been required due to movement within the structure of the case or because the movement and dial are not original to the case.The case has been redecorated hence is in presentable condition with faults to the finish limited to minor bumps, scuffs, wear and a few very small losses to the gesso. The top of the backboard has at some point had the top three inches cut-off; a replacement section of timber has subsequently been attached. The trunk door lock is a replacement, the 'shrinkage clamps' that would have been applied to the upper and lower edges of the inside of the door are missing and the moulding to the lower edge is presently detached. The skirting around the base of the plinth is probably a replacement but is decorated to match the rest of the case.Clock has pendulum, two lead weights, a case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY MAHOGANY PRECISION LONGCASE TIMEPIECERobert James, London, circa 1825The four pillar single-train movement with stepped plates, high position winding-barrel and deadbeat escapement regulated by wood-rod pendulum with heavy lenticular bob, the circular 12 inch white painted dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials and inscribed ROB'T JAMES, LONDON, REGULATOR to centre within outer Arabic minute track, with steel hands set behind hinged convex-glazed cast brass bezel, the break-arch case with cavetto cornice over line-inlay bordered quadrant panels around the dial aperture flanked by canted angles and circular glazed side apertures to hood over break-arch flame-figured door and conforming angles to trunk, on panel-outline plinth base with canted skirt. 197cm (77.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Robert James is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London circa 1832.Condition Report: Movement is in somewhat dirty/neglected condition however will run end exhibits minimal wear hence probably only requires a gentle clean/service before putting into service. There is no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements; the seatboard appears original and rests at the correct level in the case with no apparent visible adjustments to the cheeks/uprights hence the movement and dial appear original to the case.The dial has flaking to a significant proportion of the finish, although losses are slight it will require work to stabilise/restore the surface. The case is generally in fine original condition with noteworthy faults limited to small chip to the tip left hand corner cornice moulding and a slight warp to the lower part of the trunk door (centre boes by around ¼ of an inch outwards - does not affect how the door closes). Otherwise faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and an 'easy' life. Overall the clock is dusty/ a little neglected in appearance hence would benefit from a clean and wax.Timepiece has pendulum, weight, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKW. Greaves, Newcastle, late 18th centuryThe 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 calendar aperture to the Masonic symbol inhabited foliate scroll engraved silvered centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with silvered boss signed W. Greaves, N'Castle flanked by conforming mounts, in a case with swan neck pediment over cavetto break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by brass stop-fluted columns and blanked-off side apertures to hood, the trunk with concave throat over break-arch flame-figured door flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns, on shaped-panel fronted plinth base with double skirt incorporating integral bracket feet with shaped apron between.238cm (93.5) ins high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 27.5cm (10.5ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. A William Greaves is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 1758-78. 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE, CONCENTRIC CALENDAR AND CENTRE SECONDSJohn Wyke, Liverpool, circa 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with centre-planted Graham-type deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13.25 inch brass break-arch dial incorporating additional brass sweep centre seconds and pierced concentric calendar hands to the foliate scroll engraved matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring engraved with days-of-the-month to inner track and with Arabic five minutes to outer, with scroll-pierced steel hour and minute hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated with age of the moon to the circumference and with silvered star overlays to the delineated sphere engraved lunettes beneath arched silvered nameplate engraved JOHN WYKE LIVERPOOL to upper margin, the case in the manner of Gillows with cavetto moulded swan neck pediment, gilt scroll decorated blue glass panel inserts and break-arch frieze over the hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by square-section reeded Corinthian columns, the sides with conforming pilasters planted towards the rear, the trunk with dentil-edged concave throat and blind fretwork frieze over shaped-top caddy-moulded door flanked by fluted quarter-columns, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over shaped panel to front flanked by canted angles decorated with simulated quoins, on ogee bracket feet.246cm (97ins) high, 61cm (24ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. John Wyke of Prescott and Liverpool is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born in Prescott in 1720 and working up until 1787. His life and work is much more comprehensively described by Alan Smith in the preface of Wyke, John A CATALOGUE OF TOOLS FOR WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS facsimile reprint of the late 18th century catalogue published for The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum by the University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville in 1978. Smith notes that Wyke was established in Prescott by 1753 and by 1759 was preparing to move to Liverpool where he was sworn in as a burgess in 1761. Shortly after moving to Liverpool Wyke became associated with other enlightened individuals such as fellow clockmaker and polymath Joseph Finney and the Liverpool merchant, Thomas Bentley of 'Wedgwood and Bentley' fame. Bentley in-turn introduced Wyke to Josiah Wedgewood who was looking for a suitably skilled toolmaker to supply punches and other tools for the potting trade. During this period Wyke's workshop established itself as a leading supplier of tools to the horological and other trades, indeed Smith notes that he supplied tools to the eminent engineer James Watt in 1767.In around 1770 John Wyke took in fellow clock and watchmaker Thomas Green into partnership; Green had been working for Wyke as foreman up to this point hence was seen as a natural successor. Wyke's health went into decline from around 1783 and he died at home in Liverpool in 1787 leaving Thomas Green to continue the business which he did until after 1800. The current lot is very much a typical example of Wyke's work (albeit with additional refinements of centre seconds and concentric calendar) and can be compared to two examples illustrated by Smith in the aforementioned publication on pages 8 and 9 (Figures 8-11).Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only very slight tarnishing/discolouration to the silvered finishes in places; the lunar disc retains original painted finish with slight wear/rubbing only. The movement and dial sit on what appears to be the original seatboard onto uprights (cheeks) within the case which are free from visible alteration/adjustment hence in our opinion the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in good original condition. The superstructure of the hood appears to survive in its original form (there is no evidence of a box or any other type of structure being previously fitted) and looks undisturbed. The infill to the front of the pediment is blue glass painted with gilt scrollwork - this is most likely a replacement as the original was most likely verre-eglomise. The inside of the hood has had some strengthening/re-gluing around the dial mask - this is most likely die to the mask becoming a little loose hence not indicative that the movement and dial have been married to the case.The trunk and base are in good original condition, the trunk door lock and hinges have been replaced otherwise faults are very muck limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage (most noticeably within the figuring of the trunk door veneers) and other slight age related blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A MAHOGANY MINIATURE LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH PASSING STRIKE AND MOONPHASEThe dial signed for Thomas Far, Southampton, early 19th century and laterThe early 19th century movement with four-wheel train, shouldered plates, anchor escapement regulated by 21 inch pendulum and sounding each hour with a single blow on bell mounted above the plates, the 6 inch brass break-arch dial inscribed Tho's Far, Southampton to the silvered centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial sphere engraved lunettes and curved silvered scale annotated for age of the moon to the upper margin, now in a later case with swan neck pediment over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by Corinthian columns with brass caps and bases to hood, the trunk with stepped ogee throat moulding over shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns to trunk, on plinth base with conforming top mouldings and canted angles over bracket feet, together with a further stained oak separate box-shaped plinth.149cm (58.75ins) high excluding additional plinth, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Thomas Far of Southampton does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however the movement and possibly the dial of the current lot would appear to date from the early 19th century. 

A DECORATIVE MAHOGANY AND FLORAL MARQUETRY QUARTER-CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKThe dial signed for Henry Lane, Bristol, late 19th century incorporating earlier elementsThe four pillar triple-train movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and rack striking the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the foliate trail engraved matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and inscribed Henry Lane to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath rolling moonphase to arch with scroll engraved lunettes beneath silvered outer border calibrated with the age of the moon beneath inscription HIGH WATER AT BRISTOL KEY in a case with fretwork swan neck pediment over geometric carved cornice and floral marquetry infill to the quadrants above the hinged glazed dial aperture with integral three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular brass grille frets and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with shaped-top caddy moulded door inlaid with shaped panels of 17th century style bird inhabited flowering foliage into a rosewood ground, the surround with conforming decoration to upper quadrants, the plinth base fronted with a conforming marquetry panel over ogee bracket feet.242cm (95.25ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The current lot appears to be a late 19th century rebuild (with augmentations to the movement and case) of a clock originally by Henry Lane of Bristol who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London then Bristol 1775-97.

A REGENCY BULB-CISTERN TUBE MERCURY STICK BAROMETERZanetti and Agnew, Manchester, circa 1820The arched case applied with visible tube and inset with two-piece boxwood scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath stamped signature ZANETTI, &, AGNEW, MANC'ER to upper margin, with slender trunk over rounded base applied with hemispherical cistern cover.88cm (34.75ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The partnership between Vittore Zanetti and his apprentice Thomas Agnew is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 94 Market Street, Manchester 1817-25.Condition Report: Tube is filled but has numerous airlocks. The scale is in good original condition however the simple wire recording pointed is missing its slider. The case has some slight chipping to the upper edge of the cistern cover otherwise is in good original condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other minor age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A LATE VICTORIAN INLAID ROSEWOOD WATCHSTAND IN THE FORM OF A MINIATURE LONGCASE CLOCKAnonymous, late 19th centuryThe arched pediment with fan inlay to tympanum over parquetry decorated moulded cornice and circular aperture within turned surround and further fan quadrant panels to hood, the trunk with concave throat above raised rectangular urn inlaid panel flanked by slender half columns, the rear with access door for the hood aperture, the plinth base with cavetto top moulding over oval fan cartouche to front and moulded skirt; with two other watch holders, 19th century, the first rosewood, of arched form and with single drawer to base, the second with circular panel over dished base, (3).The miniature clock case 42cm (16.5ins) high, 12.5cm (5ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Estate of Lawrance Hurst.Condition Report: The 'miniature longcase clock' is missing its throat moulding across the front as well as well and the left hand trunk pilaster capital. Otherwise is complete however the left hand cornice moulding and the slip above the base top moulding to the right hand side are currently detached. There is no trunk door key present. Faults are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age related wear and blemishes. The drawer-fronted stand has evidence of being decorated with two rosettes at each end of the arch which are no longer present (slight witness marks are visible). The drawer is missing its knob and the veneers to the fascia flanking each side of the drawer and along the lower rail have been repaired/replaced. Faults are otherwise limited to minor age related bumps, scuffs etc. The third stand is in sound original condition exhibiting age related wear only. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEJames Sandiford, Manchester, circa 1780The four pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13 inch brass break-arch dial with 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 blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated for age of the moon to the circumference of the disc beneath silvered plate signed JAMES SANDIFORD to upper margin, the case in the manner of Gillows with box upstand fronted by cavetto moulded swan neck pediment, gilt scroll decorated red glass over diamond lozenge lattice-pierced panel inserts, and break-arch frieze above the hinged glazed dial aperture with bolection mouldings to frame and flanked by fluted Corinthian columns, the sides with Roman Doric half-columns planted at the rear, the trunk with ogee-outline throat and blind fretwork frieze over shaped-top door veneered in book-matched flame figured mahogany within complex moulded border flanked by fluted quarter-columns, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming veneers to front flanked by canted angles on squat skirt with ogee bracket feet.240cm (94.5ins) high excluding finials, 58.5ins (23ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. James Sandiford is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Salford, Manchester 1772-81. The case of the current lot exhibits details often seen on examples known to have been made by Gillows of Lancaster most notably the bolection moulding to the hood door frame and the ogee outline throat mouldings.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only very slight tarnishing/discolouration to the silvered finishes in places; the lunar disc has probably been repainted and has some slight lifting/bubbling to the painted finish. The lunettes have also been repainted and there is a bruise to the inner edge of the chapter ring beneath the VIII numeral; the hour hand is an incorrectly sized replacement. The movement and dial sit on what appears to be the original seatboard onto uprights (cheeks) within the case which are free from visible alteration/adjustment hence in our opinion the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in good original condition. The superstructure of the hood appears to survive in its original form. The finial blocks are replacements and the infill to the front of the pediment is glass painted with gilt scrollwork and diamond lattice frets - these areas of infill were is most likely originally verre-eglomise hence the current glass panel and lattice frets are probably replacements. The lock for the trunk door is detached (but present and undamaged), there is a vertical shrinkage crack to the front of the plinth base and the left hand side of the trunk is a little sun-faded otherwise case is generally free form significant visible faults with damage limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other minor age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum and two weights but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN OAK MERCURY 'ADMIRAL FITZROY'S STORM BAROMETER'Negretti and Zambra, London, circa 1870The arched bevel-glazed single ceramic Vernier scale to the right of the large bore mercury tube calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated ADD ONE TENTH FOR, EACH HUNDRED, FEET ABOVE, THE SEA over PATENT No. 2809 and with signature NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, INSTRUMENT MAKERS, TO HER MAJESTY, HOLBORN VIADUCT E.C., 122 REGENT ST. W, & 45 CORNHILL E.C., LONDON to upper margin, the apex of the arch further inscribed ADMIRAL FITZROY'S, STORM BAROMETER., the trunk with Vernier setting squares to throat above applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer further signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON to upper margin and with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the base with rectangular ogee moulded cistern cover over conforming base moulding with level adjustment screw to underside.102cm (40ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is an example of a Fishery or Sea Coast storm barometer devised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy in the 1860`s to aid mariners in the forecasting of storms. Interestingly the scale only incorporates one Vernier scale (rather than usual the double scale) hence recording daily change in barometric pressure would have had to be done by taking notes rather than using the second scale. Fitzroy lobbied the Board of Trade resulting in this type of barometer being supplied (at public expense) to many coastal communities for display in a prominent public space. In addition to this The Royal Lifeboat Institution installed these barometers into each of its stations and the Duke of Northumberland (in association with the British Meteorological Society) erected several on the coast of Northumberland. By 1864 over 80 barometers had been installed by the Board of Trade and a further 14 by the Duke of Northumberland with their usefulness fully appreciated in Fitzroy's Meteorological Office Report published that year.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks and both Vernier slide is fully operational. The scales have some slight overall crazing and the left panel of the scale has a small hairline crack across the top right hand corner. The thermometer is in good working condition however the scale has overall stained crazing. The case is in good original condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN CARVED OAK MERCURY STICK BAROMETERW. Aronsberg and Company, Manchester, third quarter of the 19th centuryWith foliate scroll carved concave-hipped break-arch upstand and moulded cornice over leaf-carved surround for the rectangular bevel-glazed double ceramic Vernier scales, each calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated 10 A.M YESTERDAY and 10 A.M TO DAY, and signed W. Aronsberg & Co., Manchester across the upper margin, the trunk with applied floral motif and Vernier setting squares flanked by scroll-carved corbels to throat above applied glazed mercury tube FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE scale thermometer decorated with further leafy crests to both the upper and lower rails, the base of shaped cartouche outline applied with generous leafy scroll carved domed cistern cover with level adjustment square to underside.108cm (42.5ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. William Aronsberg (and Company) is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working first from 3 Lever Street, Manchester 1864-68 then 12 Victoria Street 1868-96.The current lot is provided with two scales to allow change in barometric pressure to be recorded as designed by Admiral Fitzroy for his 'storm barometers' which he devised in around 1857. Condition Report: Instrument is filled with no apparent bubbles or airlocks to the mercury column. The register plates are in fine original condition as is the thermometer; both Vernier slides are operational. The case is in fine original condition with only very minor bumps, scuffs and age related wear. The level adjustment screw to the underside is a little bent. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH SIX-INCH DIALAdie, Liverpool, circa 1850The 6 inch concentric collar-centred circular silvered register signed ADIE, Optician, Liverpool within scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with leaf carved crest over slender scroll-edged trunk applied with a bowfronted glazed silvered Centigrade scale mercury thermometer, the shaped base with recording hand setting key flanked by further C-scrolls.96.5cm (38ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Richard Adie was the son of the celebrated Scottish instruments maker Alexander Adie who is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas English BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as born 1774 and apprenticed to his uncle, the eminent Scottish instrument maker John Miller, in 1789. Alexander Adie was particularly noted for his meteorological instruments and is perhaps best known as the inventor of the Sympiesometer in 1818. In recognition of his work he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1819. He was appointed optician to William IV and later Queen Victoria and took one of his sons, John, into partnership in 1835. Two of his other sons set up businesses; Richard (the maker of the current lot) in Liverpool form 1837 and Patrick in London from 1846. Unfortunately John Adie was prone to fits of despondency' which resulted in him shooting himself in 1857, Alexander Adie died the following year - no doubt expediated by the stress of his son's demise. Richard Adie subsequently spent a lot of time in Edinburgh looking after the business of Adie and Son up until his death in 1881.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable fault being a small section of half-round moulding missing from the lower edge of the right hand side of the pediment. The upper hinge of the rear door has become detached from the door however this does not prevent the door from being secured shut. Faults are otherwise very much limited to very minor bumps, scuffs and other vert slight age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN CARVED OAK MERCURY STICK BAROMETERDollond, London, third quarter of the 19th centuryWith foliate scroll carved upstand and egg-and-dart moulded cornice over leaf-carved surround for the rectangular bevel-glazed double ivory Vernier scales flanking the large bore mercury tube, each calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the upper margins annotated 10 A.M Yesterday and 10 A.M To Day beneath signature DOLLOND. LONDON, the trunk with carved shield and Vernier setting squares flanked by scroll-carved corbels to throat above applied glazed mercury tube FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE scale thermometer decorated with further leafy crests to both the upper and lower rails, the base of shaped cartouche outline applied with generous leafy scroll carved cistern cover incorporating twin finials to shoulders and with level adjustment square to underside.114cm (45ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. 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 businesss was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856.The current lot is provided with two scales to allow change in barometric pressure to be recorded as designed by Admiral Fitzroy for his 'storm barometers' which he devised in around 1857. Condition Report: Instrument is filled with no apparent bubbles or airlocks to the mercury column. The register plates are in fine original condition with very minimal yellowing/discolouration to the ivory; both Vernier slides are operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in fine original condition with only very minor bumps, scuffs and age related wear.  Condition Report Disclaimer

AN OYSTER WALNUT VENEERED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement and dial by Isaac Goddard, London, late 17th century and laterThe four finned pillar inside 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 Ho-Ho bird and crown decorated scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Isaac Goddard, LONDON to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved border to the dial plate, now in a case with rebuilt hood incorporating complex crossgrain moulded cornice and plain frieze over free-standing Solomonic twist columns flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with repeating oyster decorated panels and further full columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with oyster veneered convex throat over 42 inch door centred with and oval lenticle and fronted with further conforming repeating oyster veneered panel with crossbanded border and half-round crossgrain mouldings, the sides also veneered with oysters within crossbanding over plinth base with complex top mouldings and conforming decoration to front on later moulded skirt.207cm (81.5ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 28cm (14ins) deep. Isaac Goddard is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1675, gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1684 and working until 1699.The case of the current clock incorporates a trunk and base of the finest quality made for an 11 inch dial clock in around 1690.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition however a gentle clean/service will be required if intending to put the clock into long term service. The escape wheel and pallets are most likely 19th century 'service' replacements (as the originals probably wore-out). The backplate is now inscribed with GV monogram under date 1964. The dial is in good overall condition however the minute hand has been crudely repaired and the silvering has some light 'spotting' to the finish. The movement rests on an old pine seatboard which has been strengthened by screwing strips timber to the upper surface at each end. The seatboard rests on blocks approximately ¾ of an inch thick applied to the top of the trunk side uprights (cheeks).As catalogued the hood is of recent construction and has been made so that the case which was originally made for an 11 inch dial will accommodate a 12 inch dial. The hood rises upwards and has channels around the dial causing the edges to be covered when in position. Hence the clock is best considered as a composite piece put together during the early to mid 20th century incorporating 17th century elements. The hood is in good condition with the only noticeable fault being a small loss to the moulding bordering the lower edge of the frieze towards the rear of the left hand side. The trunk and base are of late 17th century construction and of fine quality construction. The backboard continues down into the base with the lower edge terminating just above the top edge of the skirting (hence appears to retain its original length); a movement securing lug left over from fitment of the original movement and dial is still present in the backboard towards the upper right hand corner.The throat has loose mouldings to the left hand side and the upper left joint above the door is also a little loose hence needs tightening. The door retains its original locks and hinges. The sides are in good condition and nicely veneered in matching oysters. The figuring/detailing of oysters applied to the front of the base are not as good quality as the trunk door so we cannot be absolutely sure that they haven't been renewed however the colour and surface matches the trunk. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other slight age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, two cast iron weights, a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERTroughton and Simms, London, circa 1830With concave-sided upstand and cavetto cornice over glazed rectangular canted silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Troughton, and Simms, LONDON to upper margin, the trunk with Vernier adjustment square to throat over applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale thermometer with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the rounded base applied with circular disc cistern cover and with level adjustment screw to underside.105cm (37.5ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The partnership between Edward Troughton and William Simms is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as formed in 1826 and operating primarily from addresses in Fleet Street, London. Edward died in 1835 followed by William in 1860; the business was subsequently continued by their successors until 1922 when the name was changed to Cooke, Troughton and Simms.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks. The scales are in fine condition with minimal discolouration/mellowing to the scales and the Vernier slide is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in very fine condition with visible faults very much limited to a very small veneer chip where the trunk meets the rounded section at the base. Condition Report Disclaimer

A DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY QUARTER-CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEThe dial signed for Jan Bernink, Amsterdam, mid 18th century and laterThe four columnar pillar triple-train movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and rack striking the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10.5 inch brass break-arch dial with foliate scroll engraved panels to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with elaborate scroll half hour markers, arcaded minute ring and signed JAN, BERNINK, AMSTER, DAM to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and spandrels cast as figures emblematic of the four seasons to angles within a gadroon-engraved border, the arch with rolling moonphase with figural decorated lunettes and calibrated for the age of the moon to the circumference of the disc within fine sailing ship and figure engraved silvered arched border, in a case with carved giltwood Atlas and Angel figural finials to the break-arch cornice centred with a foliate carved crest and with blind fret frieze over integral three-quarter columns applied to the foliate trail inlaid hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with break-arch windows within conforming borders and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf decorated concave throat moulding over break-arch caddy moulded door inlaid with musical trophy over bird inhabited vase of flowers with scroll cast lenticle aperture between, the surround with foliate upper quadrant infill and line border and the sides further decorated with foliage, the plinth base with repeating lozenge inlaid concave top moulding and decorated with further musical trophy to front, on conforming decorated concave skirt with bun feet, (movement largely reconstructed during the 19th century). 229cm (90ins) high excluding figures, 43cm (17ins) wide, 25cm (9.75is) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Jan Bernink is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Amsterdam circa 1720-50.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been extensively reconstructed/rebuilt most likely during the second half of the 19th century hence trains would appear to be a mixture of 18th century and 19th century work; the movement pillars are 19th century are is the back and fly cocks. The movement is essentioally in relatively clean working condition however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advisable if intending to put into service. The dial is in good original condition; there is a historic and very well executed repair to the lower margin of the lower winding hole which may be indicative of there once being a calendar aperture beneath the third hole. The silvering to the arch is worn particularly to the lower edge and the chapter ring has a general patchy discolouration and wear. The lunar disc has some wear to the painted finish otherwise is in good condition. The movement rests on an old seatboard at the correct level within the case which when coupled with the unusual dial size would suggest that the movement and dial (when first built!) were original to the case.The case is generally in good original condition with no apparent significant issues but does exhibit historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes. The figural finials and blocks are relatively recent replacements; the dowel for supporting Atlas is currently snapped. The concave skirting around the base has some wear to the leading edge veneers.Clock has pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer