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Preisdatenbank abonnierenWW2 Aviation Interest/RAF: A trunk of wartime relics, including an Air Ministry Bubble Sextant, An Air ministry Canvas bag, Gas masks, Air Ministry Computor Navigational MK 3H,Machine Gun feed from a FW190, Guages and a Lancaster sight, German radio, Victor B1 Part, Various plane guages, various compass , spark plugs ,shrapnel, Plane parts, WW1 zepplin aluminium part and similarAdditional images on request
GOOD SELECTION OF SIX WOODEN BOXESincluding a an inlaid octagonal box with pierced central panel to the hinged cover and mother of pearl detail, 21.5cm wide; an unusual Yumu wood (Northern Elm) circular box with carved pagoda decoration to the cover and scroll detail to the sides, 16cm diameter, 12.5cm high; a small rectangular brass bound box in the form of a miniature trunk; a small teak box with floral brass inlay; an Indian carved teak box with profuse floral decoration; and a teak box in the form of a domed trunk with geometric carved detail to the hinged cover (6)
A CHINESE BRONZE CENSER, the pierced cover surmounted by the figure of a shishi, raised on three mask and trunk feet. 23cm highThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.In good condition.
AN OAK EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, RICHARD RICHARDSON, with caddied hood, pointed arch trunk door with lenticle, 12-inch square brass dial with chapter ring signed Richard Richardson, seconds dial and date aperture, dial with engraved borders, four pillar movement with anchor escapement and inside countwheel striking on a bell. 221.5cmThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.With pendulum, two weights and winder.
WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, Simson, Southampton, early 1830s, the arched hood with moulded cornice above the circular convex glass door, flanked by stylised pilasters; the trunk with arched door above a vacant panel, flanked by canted angles; the conforming base on bracket feet; with painted Roman dial, twin barrel movement and strike on bell; with pendulum, two weights and winder, 206cm high, 48cm wide Note: Stephen Simson is recorded as working in Southampton between 1830-39. See Loomes (Brian) Watch & Clockmakers of the World, Volume II
GEORGE III MAHOGANY, MARQUETRY AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED LONG CASE CLOCK, last quarter 18th century, the arched hood with fretwork top with three turned finials, above an inset foliate pierced metal arch, the glazed door flanked by stop-fluted columns with Composite order capitals; the trunk with feather marquetry spandrels above the arched door, flanked by stop-fluted quarter columns; the conforming base with bracket feet at the front; the part silvered brass Roman and Arabic dial with moonphase and date, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell; with pendulum, weights and winder, 273cm high, 53cm wide
A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock with rolling moonphase incorporating tidal indicationJohn Baker, Hull, circa 1780The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arc h dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and rococo cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase signed IOHN BAKER HULL to upper margin and calibrated for age of the moon and high-water times to the circumference of the lunar disc over lunettes engraved with globe delineations flanking two adjustable blued steel pointers to centre, the case with gilt Ho-Ho bird centred oval fretwork panel to the pagoda upstand over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns, the trunk with rectangular flame-figured door with concave-cut upper angles and flanked by fluted canted angles, on figured plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 228cm (89ins) high. John Baker is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as believed working in Hull, during the late 18th century. The current lot is perhaps a little unusual in having two steel pointers within the moonphase; the first is intended for the age of the moon whilst the other can be adjusted to provide the times of high water for a given port to be read from the scale engraved to the edge of the disc. Condition Report: Movement appears to be all-original and in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has some patchy discolouration to brass plate -most noticeably to the centre, otherwise is in good condition and free from alterations or noticeable faults except for a well executed patch repair to the rear of the lunar disc (probably to stabilise a casting crack).The movement rests on an old seatboard which in turn rests on uprights (cheeks) which continue down to the throat area where they terminate and are fixed with screws to the inside of the trunk sides. The fact that these 'cheek' uprights are not integral to the sides of the trunk indicate that we cannot offer any assurances that the current movement and dial are original to the case. However the mask applied to the inside of the hood appears unaltered and fits the dial perfectly which would support the possibility that all started life together. Indeed the case would seem to be a provincial interpretation of the 'London pagoda' case hence is of correct type for the movement and dial.Generally the case is in fine condition with faults limited to some shrinkage cracking to the trunk door and base fascia. For some unknown reason the backboard has been cut just above the rear of the seatboard and then re-attached via batons applied behind (probably to ease transport at some time). The colour of the door appears a little lighter than the rest of the case but this could no doubt be addressed by a good cabinet maker/surface finisher.Clock is complete with pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III oak eight-day longcase clock with moonphaseGeorge Baddely, Newport, circa 1785The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13 inch single sheet silvered brass break-arch Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials to centre and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll engraved decoration to spandrels beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated for the age of the moon and signed GEORGE BADDELY NEWPORT to the upper margin over conforming rocaille engraved lunettes, in a case with dentil moulded open-arch break-arch pediment over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted Corinthian columns and the sides with half-round Roman Doric columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with ogee throat mounding over shaped-top caddy-moulded door flanked by Corinthian quarter-columns, on shaped raised panel fronted plinth base with canted angles and ogee bracket feet, 219cm (86ins) high. George Baddely is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Newport, Shropshire, in 1784.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all original and is in working order although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The pendulum is missing its suspension spring. The dial has overall light discoloration and tarnishing giving an overall attractive mellow hue to the finish otherwise is in good original condition. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard which in-turn sits on cheek uprights of case which shoe evidence of being restored to their current height therefore we can offer no assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however they do appear perfectly suited to each other.The case is in good condition and of fine colour with significant faults limited to a horizontal shrinkage crack to the panel fronting the plinth and a loose rear foot; both of these could be easily rectified by a competent cabinet maker/restorer. Faults are otherwise limited to minor historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use which generally add to the 'character' of the object.Clock has pendulum, two weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Queen Anne pine thirty-hour longcase clock with 10 inch dial James Delance, Downton, early 18th century The posted countwheel bell striking movement with thick plates and generous square section uprights enclosing anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and signed Jam's Delance, Downton to lower margin, with pierced steel hour hand and crested male mask centred foliate scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles, in a case with generous ogee cornice over vacant moulded-edge rectangular frieze panel and conforming fixed glazed dial aperture, the sides with further rectangular windows framing the movement, the trunk with lenticle-centred slender rectangular door over applied waist mouldings and continuing down to form the integral plinth base with moulded skirt, 205cm (81ins) high. James Delance is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Downton, Wiltshire in 1655. He is believed to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Lawrence Debnam in Frome prior to moving to London in 1677 where he was admitted as a Free Brother to the Clockmakers' Company the following year. Delance remained in London until 1685 when he left the city and returned to Frome where he set up business in Cheap Street - probably succeeding Lawrence Debnam who died in 1683 at the age of 40. Delance is recorded as undertaking work on clocks for Lord Weymouth at Longleat from at least 1694 until 1703. By 1721 Delance had moved to Downton, Wiltshire and was still working in 1736. The well-made nature of the movement of the current lot extends to the use of substantial rectangular section corner uprights which appear to have been favoured by Delance as these can be seen on other clocks by him including a fine thirty-hour musical clock by him sold at Christies, King Street THE VITALE COLLECTION OF HIGHLY IMPORTANT EUROPEAN CLOCKS on Tuesday 26th November 1996 (lot 247). Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The mechanism is currently very dirty hence will require a sensitive clean and gentle overhaul before putting to use. The dial is generally somewhat dirty/neglected but appears free from significant faults and appears to retain its original hand. The movement rests via spikes onto two wooden blocks applied to the inside of the top of the trunk of the case. These blocks are most likely not original hence no assurances can be given as to whether the movement and dial started life in this case. However the case is typical of those used by Delance hence we would be inclined to believe that movement/dial and case belong together. The case appears to have previously been scumbled to resemble walnut (finish still visible on the inside of the trunk door). The hood has replacement cornice mouldings and is lacking fret and front glass, the trunk has historic (seemingly non-active) worm damage to throat mouldings otherwise is in fine condition with no significant faults other than uneven finish. Case generally is a nice 'survivor' in structurally sound condition only really requiring cosmetic attention to bring it back. Clock does not come with pendulum or weights; in other words the lot only comprises of movement with dial, hood and trunk. Condition Report Disclaimer
A William III ebonised thirty-hour longcase clock with 10.25 inch dial and passing strikeJohn Michell, Chardstock, circa 1695The substantial five finned and latched pillar countwheel bell striking twin-handed movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the top of the frontplate with a second smaller bell and hammer sounding a single blow on the half hour, the 10.25 inch square brass dial with concentric ring-turned decoration to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised wheatear half hour markers, Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track and signed John Michell, Chardstock Fecit to lower margin, with pierced sculpted steel hands and winged cherub head and scroll cast spandrels to angles divided by sunflower and foliate bud engraved decoration to margins between, in a case with generous ogee cornice and tulip centred fretwork frieze over Solomonic twist turned three quarter columns flanking the fized glaxed dial aperture and rectangular side windows, the trunk with convex throat over rectangular door centred with a brass-framed lenticle and applied with twin vertical rectangular raised panels, on plinth base with cavetto top mouldings and stepped skirt, (case with restoration), 208cm (82ins) high. John Michell of Chardstock is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as believed to have been born in 1669 and married Elizabeth Markes in 1687. He worked in Chardstock from at least 1687 until his death in 1733 when he was succeeded by his son-in-law Thomas Drayton. Loomes notes a number of lantern clocks by him including an unusual hybrid example similar to those by Walter Archer. The current clock is particularly well made for a provincial thirty hour longcase with generous plates, latched pillars and passing half hour strike on a second bell. The plated construction of the movement also appears to differ from Michells other known work hence may have been a special order or perhaps designed to show-off his abilities.Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements with the only notable fault appearing to be a slight casting crack to the backplate. The vendor has maintained it in working condition whilst preserving the patina hence although the mechanism may look a little neglected the clock is in good operational condition although some historic pinion wear is evident. The dial is generally dirty/patinated with old uneven wear to the finishes but appears undamged. The hands are original.The movement rests on two blocks applied to the top surface of a replacement seatboard hence we can offer no assurances that the movement and dial started life with the case. The case is basically contemporary with the movement and dial but has undergone restoration. The restoration work has been well executed and would seem to include replacement of the cornice mouldings, probably the fret also and work to the frame of the dial aperture -possibly to correct front being cut for a hood door but there is no visible evidence present to support this view. The trunk and backboard appear sound with the latter continuing down to the floor. The exterior side panels of the plinth base appear to be restorations, the front panel may possibly have original elements which have been re-attached. The internal vertical corner strengthening batons/blocks and mouldings to the skirt are replacements. The finish exhibits a pleasing degree of wear, patination and some historic bumps, scuffs and shrinkage with restored elements carefully matched hence overall the case is in good decorative order.Clock is complete with pendulum (repaired), weight and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Queen Anne stained pine and elm thirty-hour longcase clock with 10 inch dialThomas Haden, Rowley, early 18th centuryThe four pillar countwheel bell striking twin-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and signed Tho's Haden, Rowley to lower margin, with a pierced steel hour hand and crested male mask centred foliate scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles, in a case with generous cavetto dentil cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture to hood and fielded panelled slender rectangular door to trunk, on tall plinth base with moulded skirt, 202cm (79.5ins) high. Thomas Haden does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however he could be a relation of William Haden who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Stourbridge, Worcestershire circa 1754. Condition Report: Movement is in fundamentally in original condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements with the exception of the escapewheel and pallets which appear to be 19th century service replacements. The mechanism is somewhat dirty/neglected however there is nothing to suggest that the clock is not operational condition although a service/overhaul is required. The dial is generally in good original unrestored condition with some wear and discolouration. The minute hand is lacking and the chapter ring has significant rubbing/tarnishing to the silvering. The spandrels retain old gilding but with some wear.The movement rests on two blocks applied to the top surface of a replacement seatboard hence we can offer no assurances that the movement and dial started life with the case. The case is basically contemporary with the movement and is in sound condition with relatively small amount of restoration evident. The hood has a small strengthening block applied to the rear of the dial mask otherwise appears to be in good original condition with some non-problematic historic worm damage only. The trunk is in sound condition and retains its backboard. The base is in good solid condition with well executed restoration to the backboard to scarf replacement timber to ensure board continued to the floor. The exterior panels of the base are most likely replacements using well-chosen boards of old elm coloured to match the rest of the case and exhibiting historic shrinkage and worm. The moulded skirt is almost certainly a restoration. Overall the case presents well and is of pleasing colour with historic bumps, scuffs, light worm damage (seemingly non-active), and shrinkage commensurate with age.The clock does not have a pendulum, weight (and rope lines) or case key. In other words the lot only comprises of movement with dial, hood and trunk. Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare William III key-wound thirty-hour longcase clock with 10 inch dialWilliam Sturges, Bristol, circa 1700The four finned pillar countwheel bell striking key-wound movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate hour markers and signed W'm Sturges, Bristoll to lower margin, with a pierced and sculpted steel hand and winged cherub mask and scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles, in a stained elm case with stepped ogee moulded cornice over fixed glazed dial aperture and rectangular side windows to hood over convex throat moulding and rectandular door to trunk, on plinth base with moulded skirt, (movement lacking warning wheel and fly to strike train), 207cm (81.5ins) high. William Sturges is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as apprenticed to William Martin in 1695 and became a Burgess of the city on December 12th 1702.Key-wound thirty-hour longcase clocks are particularly rare in that they are invariably made with plated (rather than posted movements) and were generally phased-out with the introduction of Huygens's endless rope winding system in the 1670's (see Darken, Jeff and Hooper, John English 30hr Clocks, Origin & Development. 1600-1800 pages 43-47 and 63-70.Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements however as catalogued the strike train is now lacking its warning wheel and fly. These appear to have been lost due the plates not being pinned and becoming loose during a house move. Efforts have been made to locate them but sadly to no avail. These losses aside the vendor has maintained the movement in working condition whilst preserving the patina hence although the mechanism may look a little neglected the clock is in otherwise in good order although some light historic pinion wear is evident. The dial is generally a little dirty/patinated with old uneven wear to the finishes (most notably the chapter ring) but appears undamaged. The hand appears original.The movement rests on two blocks applied to the top surface of what appears to be an old seatboard. The presence of these blocks would cause some to doubt whether the movement and dial are original to the case hence we are unable to offer able assurances that the movement and case started life together.The case appears to be in sound condition with restoration apparently limited to refreshing of the surface finish and consolidation of some of the joints. Being elm there is evidence of some historic worm infestation and there is notable movement in some of the boards particularly to the left hand side of the trunk and right hand side of the plinth base, these details however arguably add (rather than detract) from the character of the case. The trunk door lock is a replacement.Clock has a pendulum, nut no weights, case key or winder and is also lacking its line pulleys. In other words the lot only comprises of movement with dial, pendulum, hood and trunk. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock with moonphase Thomas Willshire, Bristol, circa 1780The four pillar rack striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre decorated with bright-cut insects and floral motifs within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Tho's Willshire, Bris=tol to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and gilt twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating arched silvered scale for the lunar month and HIGH WATER AT BRISTOL KEY to the upper margin over landscape engraved lunettes beneath, the case with moulded dentil break-arch cornice and conforming veneered frieze over wavy-edged hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing spiral twist turned Corinthian hood columns with gilt caps and bases, the sides with shaped side windows and scroll-outline bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with elaborately shaped flame figured caddy moulded door flanked by Corinthian quarter columns with gilt caps and bases, on conforming raised panel fronted plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 225cm (88.5ins) high. Thomas Willshire is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as being in business with Henry Link until 1777 when the partnership was dissolved and took apprentice, William Alexander, in 1785.The current lot is an archetypical example of the fully developed Bristol style of longcase clock made during the last quarter of the 18th century. Such clocks were made with wealthy Bristol merchants in mind with the moonphase being annotated with high-water times in order to assist ship-owners with the scheduling of arrivals and departures through the Bristol Channel which is essentially unpassable during low tide. Condition Report: Movement is very dirty/neglected hence will require a full overhaul before putting to use. The strike train has been converted to sound on a gong mounted on the case backboard (would have originally sounded on a bell) reconversion back to bell strike would not prove problematic to a skilled clock restorer. The escapewheel and pallets are service replacements and there is some variance in the collet shapes to the strike train suggesting that some re-pinioning may have taken place at some point otherwise movement appears fundamentally original and is in sound condition. The dial is complete and fundamentally original with the probable exception of the hands but is in very dirty/neglected condition. The movement rests on an old seatboard onto uprights of the case which show evidence of adjustment to their levels. The right hand side has a packing piece approx. 8mm thick whilst the right hand side is cut at the correct level. Due to the clock having evidence of adjustment to the levels of the 'cheeks' we cannot provide any assurance that the movement and dial are original to the case however the case is a 'textbook' example for this type of movement.The case would have originally had a swan neck pediment and box superstructure above the current break-arch top which have been removed. The frieze would have also had fretwork which also appears to have been replaced by plain veneer. Case otherwise is in sound unrestored condition with faults limited to some shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with age.Clock has pendulum, weights, winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III oak eight-day longcase clockThe dial signed for Thomas Brown, Chester, late 18th centuryThe four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with starburst decorated subsidiary seconds dial and arched calendar aperture to the foliate engraved dial centre signed Tho's. Brown, CHESTER to lower margin, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and rococo cast spandrels to angles, in a case with cavetto moulded cornice over free-standing columns flanking hinged glazed dial aperture to hood, the trunk with rectangular cossbanded caddy moulded door over plinth base with moulded skirt, 189cm (74.5ins) high. Thomas Brown is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Chester 1766-84 then Stockport 1795-1801.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears essentially all-original with evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has been polished hence has lost silvering to the dial centre and chapter ring retaining original hands and spandrels.The movement has an old seatboard which in turn rests on cheek uprights in the case which have been applied with thin packing strips (circa 10mm) to centre the movement in the case dial aperture. The presence of these slips suggests that the movement and dial are not original to the case however they are well suited both in period and style.The case is generally in sound condition and of nice colour with the only major fault being the box of the base having lost around two inches in height. Otherwise faults are limited to shrinkage, bumps and scuffs etc. commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum (no suspension spring), weights, winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III green japanned eight-day longcase clockJohn Wood, Rumford, mid 18th centuryThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and applied shaped silvered plate engraved John & Mary Underwood 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 John Wood, Rumford to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and mask-centred rococo cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered boss engraved with an eagle over banner inscribed TEMPUS FUGIT flanked by conforming dolphin cast mounts, in a dark green japanned case with pagoda upstand over leafy band decorated break-arch cavetto cornice and scroll and trellis panel bordered glazed hood door applied with fluted three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf painted throat over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures within a stylised garden trellis landscape, the surround with gilt trellis painted upper quadrants and scroll banded borders interrupted with conforming panels, the sides with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with further naturalistic landscape within conforming surround over moulded double skirt, (case with restoration), 239cm (94ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiaries of the estate of a private collector, Wiltshire. The plate inscribed for William and Mary Underwood applied to the centre of the dial would suggest that the current clock was a supplied to commemorate their wedding. Condition Report: Movement appears to be all-original and in working condition although it is a little dirty hence a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has some light patchy discolouration to the brass plate and the silvered surfaces, the hands are replacements -otherwise is in good condition and free from alterations or noticeable faults.The movement has an old replacement seatboard which in turn rests on uprights (cheeks) of the case which are free from packing but do have strengthening blocks applied to the inside edges. The fact that the seatboard appears to be a replacement means that we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is in fine structural condition with no obvious faults of any significance and the decoration has been fully restored to the extent that none of the original decoration appears to survive (ie. decoration appears to have been entirely re-done). Faults to the current finish are limited to some minor bumps, scuffs and other faults mainly to the base.Clock has pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George II walnut eight-day longcase clockArlander Dobson, London, circa 1750The 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 to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and Arabic numeral to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands crested mask centred foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered boss signed Arl'r: Dobson, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with ogee moulded break-arch cornice and conforming foliate scroll pierced frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing columns with gilt caps and bases, the sides with arched windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door veneered with finely figured book-matched panels within herringbone border and moulded surround, the sides crossbanded, on herringbone border veneered panel fronted plinth base with ogee top moulding over moulded skirt, 235cm (92.5ins) high. Arlander Dobson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as an 'eminent maker' working in Covent Garden 1744-72. The Will of 'Arlander Dobson, Watchmaker of Covent Garden , Middlesex', dated 27th January 1772, is held at The National Archives, Kew.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has slight mellowing/tarnishing to silvered and gilt finishes otherwise is in good relatively clean condition.The movement rests on an old seatboard which has small slips applied beneath the movement plates to adjust the level of the dial in the case upwards slightly. The presence of these slips would suggest that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The mask around the dial appears original and unaltered despite the glazed aperture in hood door being slightly larger hence it would seem that the case was made for a dial with the same dimensions the present movement.The case is generally in good presentable condition and of good colour. The curved top panel of the hood has been replaced and there is some slight bowing to the sides of the trunk. The trunk door has curled slightly and the lock has been replaced but still closes relatively flush to the case. The skirting to the base is a replacement/restoration and there has been some well executed repair work/restoration to the carcass and veneers immediately above this skirt. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and a few localised veneer patch repairs commensurate with age and use.Clock generally is very presentable and is complete with pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A burr walnut cased eight-day longcase clockThe movement and dial by George Burgess, London, circa 1697, the case laterThe five finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and 11 inch square brass dial incorporating subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and 'triple-crown' foliate 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 Geo: Burgess, London to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with foliate engraved infill to margins between, now in a burr walnut veneered case executed with selected figured veneers and cross-grain mouldings, the hood with shallow dome caddy upstand over ogee cornice and scroll-pierced frieze fret to entablature, the hood door with Solomonic twist turned three-quarter columns flanking the glazed dial aperture and the sides incorporating rectangular openings with conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat mouldings and 41 inch rectangular door veneered with four pairs of book-matched burr panels and centred with a lenticle within half-round moulded border, the sides with twin triple-line strung panels within crossbanded borders, on conforming quarter-veneered plinth base further crossbanded and with ogee top moulding over bun feet, 208cm (82ins) high. A George Burgis is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as the son of a plumber from Thetford in Norfolk who was apprenticed through the Blacksmiths' Company to John Higginson in 1683. Loomes notes that he appears not have gained his freedom and cites christening of children (with wife Mary) at St. Giles Cripplegate in 1721 and 1728. His will was proved on 15th July 1739 in which he was described as a watchmaker of the Parish of St. Martin in the Fields.The engraved 'triple crown' motif to calendar aperture is believed to represent the unification of the British Isles under William III and is thought to coincide with the signing of the Clockmaker's Oath of Allegiance to the Crown in 1697. Condition Report: Movement appears to be in good original condition with no obvious replacements, alterations or repairs including the escapement which may well be original with the possible exception of the pallets. Although the mechanism appears to be in working order it is due a service hence will require one before putting into long-term service. The dial is in good condition although the hands appear to be well-made replacement s and the chapter ring has some patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvering. As catalogued the case is later -most likely made during the latter quarter of the 20th century. It is well executed with cross-grain mouldings and is of good proportions, faults are limited to some shrinkage cracking to the mouldings (mainly to hood), two small chips to the hood top moulding (to each corner) and a small repair to the top left corner of the throat moulding. Otherwise case is in fine condition although may benefit from some further polishing/finishing work to deepen the colour of the walnut veneers.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, pendulum and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George I/II burr walnut eight-day longcase clock with moonphaseUnsigned, probably West Country, second quarter of the 18th centuryThe four finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and leafy border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and crested mask centred foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with rolling moonphase incorporating herring border and silvered scale calibrated for the lunar month to upper margin over landscape opposing armillary engraved lunettes beneath, the case with ogee cornice and blind fretwork decorated upper quadrants over break-arch glazed door flanked by integral three-quarter columns with gilt brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular windows, the trunk with shaped arch top quarter veneered caddy moulded door with chevron strung crossbanded, on conforming truncated plinth base with ogee top moulding and moulded double skirt, 211cm (83ins) high. Provenance: Bears an old label inscribed in ink "This clock was the property of Hannah Moore of 'Cowslip Green' Wrington, Somerset, & was purchased at a sale of her furniture, supposed date of clock, 1700."Hannah Moore was a prolific poet, playwright and writer on religion and morality. Born in Stapleton, South Gloucestershire in 1745 she was the daughter of a schoolmaster who after breaking-off her six year engagement to William Turner after he kept postponing the wedding in 1773 focussed on her writing. Her poetry gained the acclaim David Garrick and Dr. Samuel Johnson proclaimed her the most powerful of English women poets after reading her work 'Bas Bleu' (Blue Stocking) in 1784. Latterly she turned towards writing moral treatises criticising fashionable society for its selfishness and immorality as well as becoming a strong voice in the anti-slavery movement exemplified by her 1788 poem 'Slavery'. By 1785 she had moved, along with her sister Martha to thatched cottage at Cowslip Green, Wrington, North Somerset before moving again to a nearby larger house in 1801. When Hannah Moore died in 1833 she left the bulk of her estate of £27,500 (equivalent to about £2m today) to various religious and medical causes.Condition Report: Movement is basically complete and appears all-original with the exception of the escapewheel and pallets which appear to be old service replacements. A spare hole to the upper front edge of the frontplate suggests that the bellstand was once fitted to the frontplate rather than the backplate. The mechanism is generally in dirty/neglected condition hence will require a clean and overhaul prior putting to use. The upper left hand corner of the frontplate (viewed from the rear) has a break across the corner around what appears to be a disused dial foot hole, it is most likely that this was done during the fitting of the dial with the maker choosing to fit the dial foot a little lower down rather than effect what would be an unsound repair.The dial is somewhat dirty/discoloured with some patchy discolouration and light wear to the finishes otherwise is in sound original condition.The movement retains on what appears to be its original seatboard (albeit with strengthening repairs to underside) which rests on the original uprights (cheeks) of the case with no evidence of alteration or other movement being fitted hence it is our opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in sound condition with the only major fault being the base which has lost perhaps around 4-5 inches in height out of the box. The hood is lacking its rear quarter column from the right hand side, the corresponding column to the left side is also missing along with its 'bargeboard' strip behind. The trunk has slight bowing to the sides as well and a slight warping to the door but not to extent where it is unsightly or problematic with regards to fit and closing. The finish to the case is somewhat muddy hence would benefit from the attention of a cabinet maker/finisher. Faults are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage etc. commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A William and Mary walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock of one month durationJohn Wise, London, circa 1690The four finned pillar bell striking movement with plates measuring 7.25 by 5.125 inches, high position external countwheel, and separately cocked pallet arbor for the anchor escapement regulated by seconds period pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and folate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Wise, London to lower margin, with pierced blued steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with moulded cornice and scroll pierced frieze to lintel, over leafy trail inlaid fixed glazed dial surround, the sides with rectangular windows and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex walnut veneered throat moulding over 41.5 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage on an ebonised ground within a figured walnut field, the sides veneered with twin panels within mitred borders, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel over moulded skirt, 203cm (80ins) high. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in relatively clean working condition although a gentle clean/service is advised and some historic pinion/wheel tooth wear is evident . There is no evidence of alteration to the mechanism and service replacements appear limited to the escape wheel and pallets. The warning wheel of the strike train has a collet differing in pattern to the others hence has probably been repinioned and both the pendulum suspension and pallet arbor cocks have also been repaired. Otherwise movement appears to be in fine original condition with the only spare holes being that for a movement securing bracket to the top edge of the backplate (there is a corresponding hole in the case backboard). The dial is also in relatively clean condition and free from major faults although the spandrels and hands appear to be 18th century replacements. The chapter ring has a light patch of tarnishing between the II and III numerals otherwise is finishes present as nice and even throughout.The movement retains its original seatboard which rests directly onto the original cheeks (uprights) in the case. Although there has been some slight historic adjustment (trimming down) of the cheeks which is most likely counter for slight shrinkage/movement in the structure of the case (rather than being evidence of the movement and dial being 'married' to the case) hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The hood is in sound condition with the front never having being cut for a door and the rear internal edges retaining the grooves for the rising action (although the corresponding tongues to the backboard are no longer present). The hood is now removed by sliding forward. The cornice top mouldings are replacements as is the fret to the frieze. There no hood columns present and there is some historic worm damage/wear to the veneers around the hood side windows. The rear left hand lower lip is also lacking a small run of half-round moulding. The trunk is generally sound with faults limited to slight shrinkage, wear and other relatively light age related faults. The trunk door hinges are replacements and there is a slip of timber inserted to the full height rear edge of the door panel at the hinge side probably to ensure later hinges had sound timber to attach to. the door key that comes with the clock does not appear to operate the trunk door lock. The marquetry and ebonised veneer to the lower edge of the trunk door have also been restored at some point in the past.The lower half of the base has been restored with replacement marquetry cut and applied broadly in the flavour of the original but not to executed to the same standard. The base side veneers are replacements and the skirting is a later addition. The backboard of the case is in sound condition and continues down to a level commensurate with the upper edge of the restored marquetry on the plinth. Clock has pendulum, two brass-cased weights, a winder and a case key (see note above). Condition Report Disclaimer
An important Charles II/James II ebonised eight-day longcase clockEdward East, London, circa 1685The six finned and latched pillar movement with plates measuring 7 by 5 inches enclosing fine delicate wheel-work, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and the strike train with internal locking integral with the rim of the and great wheel and striking on a domed bell mounted above the plates, the 10 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border-engraved chamfered calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine pierced and sculpted steel hands and winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles over engraved signature Edwardus East Londini to lower margin, the ebonised case with bold projecting ogee cornice and foliate scroll pierced frieze to the finely moulded entablature over glazed dial aperture flanked by solomonic columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns each set against bargeboards each rising up to the underside of the cornice projection, the trunk with convex throat over 42 inch rectangular door applied with two long and one short raised panels each bordered with fine architectural mouldings within a half-round moulded surround, the sides also veneered and applied with matching finely moulded panels, the box plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding and raised rectangular outline mouldings to fascia, on bun feet, 191cm (75ins) high. Provenance: Acquired by the vendor approximately thirty years ago from a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Smith who, by repute, was a collector of early English clocks and member of The Antiquarian Horological Society from its founding in 1953. Edward East was born in Southill Bedfordshire in 1602 and was apprenticed in 1618 to Richard Rogers until 1626, gaining his freedom of the Goldsmith's Company the following year. He was appointed as one of the first Assistants of the Clockmakers Company (a year after the charter was granted by Charles I in 1631) later becoming Master twice in 1645 and 1653. He worked first from Pall Mall, London subsequently moving to the Fleet Street/Temple Bar area by the 1640's, in November 1660 he was appointed chief clockmaker to King Charles II. Edward East certainly had the longest and perhaps one of the most distinguished careers in English clockmaking during the 'Golden Period' taking on eight apprentices between 1643 and 1676 (including Henry Jones from 1654 to 1663). East was the only original Assistant surviving when the Grant of Arms was awarded to the Clockmakers' Company in 1671. Edward East drafted his Will in 1688 and on his death in 1696 he was clearly a wealthy man leaving property to his four children including a residence in Hampton, Middlesex and a coaching Inn called 'The Swan with Two Necks' which was bequeathed to his daughter, Anne Saunders. The movement of the current lot is particularly well made with six finned and latched pillars and delicate wheelwork. The backcock is unusual in that the pendulum suspension block is cast separate and drops into a dovetail slot, a detail which is mirrored on the movement of a petite-sonnerie longcase clock illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS page 129-30 which also shares the same basic casting for the backcock itself. This detail is noteworthy as it facilitates the end-float of the pallet arbor to be checked hence allowing the pivot to run more efficiently. The positioning of the backcock fairly low down in the plates is also mirrored in both the current lot and the petit-sonnerie striking movement and allows for the bracket that secures the movement in the case to be positioned in the centre of the top edge of the backplate - a detail often employed by Edward East. The dial with its scroll border engraving to the calendar aperture can be directly compared to that seen on a month clock previously offered by Ben Wright (www.benwrightclocks.co.uk/clock.php?i=138). The signature across the lower edge of the dial is confidently and finely executed in East's typically florid style.The case is particularly fine in that it is veneered throughout in ebonised pear wood and the quality of the mouldings are equal to those seen on contemporary ebony table clocks. The panelling to the trunk is reminiscent of a series of cases housing particularly fine three-month or Roman striking movements by Joseph Knibb, however differs in that the small raised panels of the latter tend not to be bordered by fine mouldings and are framed within recessed moulded surrounds to the sides (see Darken, Jeff ed. HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS page 114). The configuration seen on the present case can perhaps be more closely compared to a case veneered in an unknown exotic wood housing a quarter-chiming movement by John Fromanteel illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 246 (Plate 329). Another even more closely related case , this time housing a movement by Edward Bird, is also illustrated in Early English Clocks on page 278 (Fig. 378). Interestingly the signature to the dial of this example (can just be made out in the image) appears to be executed in a similar florid style as that of the current lot.Overall the current lot presents as a fine example Edward East's work housed in a particularly sophisticated case with exceptional detailing.
A William III walnut and floral marquetry eight-day longcase clockJohn Clowes, London, circa 1700The five finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with tall plates measuring 7.5 inches high and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Clowes, London to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles, in a case with crossgrain ogee moulded cornice and scroll-pierced frieze to lintel, over leafy trail inlaid glazed hood door applied with ebonised three-quarter columns to front angles and the sides with rectangular windows, the trunk with concave foliate marquetry veneered throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a circular lenticle and decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage around an urn into an ebonised ground within repeating foliate motif border, the sides veneered with triple slender panels within strung and crossbanded borders, the base with crossgrain ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel with foliate border over bun feet, 196cm (77ins) high. John Clowes is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born around 1651 in Odd Rode, Cheshire and was admitted as a Free Brother to the Clockmaker's Company in 1672/3. Clowes was described as a 'Great Clockmaker' (ie. maker of turret clocks) and initially worked from the parish of St. Giles in the Fields and then St. Clement Daines, Middlesex from 1680. In 1688 he married for the second time (after the death of his first wife, Ann Nettles who he married in 1681) to Tabitha Taylor, Daughter of clockmaker Thomas Taylor of Holborn. John Clowes took on many apprentices including Frances Gregg in 1691 and his son, also named John, in 1709. In 1697 he signed the Clockmaker's oath of allegiance and in 1703 he was described as being in Covent Garden. In 1705 John Clowes married his third wife, Eleanor Caris at St. Martin in the Fields. He became an Assistant of the Clockmaker's Company in 1708 and was due to serve as Warden in 1713 but was unable to do so due to ill health, he died in 1717. John Clowes work often displays flourished of individuality such as continued use of outside countwheel and tall plates long after most makers were employing internal countwheels. The sculpted brass block at the base of the hammer spring is another detail sometimes seen on movements by Clowes demonstrating his often quirky attention to detail.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and appears to have been recently overhauled with some re-bushing etc. The mechanism appears all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has some overall discolouration to the brass plate and the seconds hand is missing. The hands may be replacements otherwise is in good original condition. The movement has an old oak seatboard which rests directly onto the uprights (cheek) of the case save a small piece of packing to the front right hand edge. The seatboard however may not be original hence we cannot offer any categorical assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however it is our view that they probably are.The case is in good original condition. The hood top board, frieze fret and columns are probably replacements and it is lacking quarter columns and bargeboards to the rear of the hood. The trunk and plinth are in fine condition with the latter apparently retaining original structure and veneers although the underside of the base now has a board applied to close it off. The backboard also appears to retain all of its original length continuing down to the base of the plinth. The bun feet are later restorations. Other aults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other very minor age related blemishes. The colour is generally very good.Clock is basically in 'take-home' condition and has pendulum, weights, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Regency mahogany mercury cistern tube marine stick barometerJohn Augustus, Falmouth, circa 1820 With brass suspension ring above hinged rectangular door enclosing canted silvered vernier register plates annotated with the usual observations and signed John Augustus, Falmouth to lower left hand corner, the inside of the door applied with mercury centigrade thermometer, the rectangular section trunk with brass-sleeved gimbal pivot holes to the slightly bowed sides above stepped moulded cylindrical lacquered brass cistern cover with brass level adjustment screw to underside, (gimbals lacking), 95cm (33.5ins) high. John Anthony Augustus is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a mathematical instrument maker who worked from Church Street, Falmouth, circa 1815-35.
Y A Victorian rosewood mercury marine stick barometerCasella, London, circa 1860With suspension ring to top over arched bevel-glazed canted double ivory Vernier scales calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the upper margin signed Casella, MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY, LONDON and the arch inscribed James Furnell, the trunk with ivory button keys for the Vernier setting squares above applied arch-glazed mercury FAHRENHEIT and REAUMUR scale thermometer, the base with stepped moulded brass cylindrical enclosed cistern (lacking gimbals), 97cm (38ins) high. The firm of Casella is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established by Louis Casella in 1838 when he went into partnership with his father-in-law Caesar Tagliabue initially trading as Tagliabue & Casella from 23 Hatton Garden, London. His successor, Louis Pascal Casella worked from 1858 and expanded the business resulting in Casella becoming one of the largest makers of barometers and other instruments in England who were still trading well into the 20th century. The name 'James Furnell' inscribed above the maker's signature is probably that of the first owner of the barometer.Condition Report: Barometer contains mercury however the contents appear not to respond to tilting hence there is either a substantial air lock or a problem with the cistern (although there is no evidence of leakage). The scales are in good condition with both Vernier slide adjustments working. The thermometer is in good condition with only minor discolouration to the scale, the lower rail of the moulded surround is missing a small length of moulding. The case is generally in good original unrestored condition as a consequence the cistern casing is tarnished/discoloured in appearance. As catalogued the barometer does not have its gimbal mounts. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany mercury stick barometerPedraglio, London, circa 1810With open triangular pediment above line-edged glazed door enclosing rectangular silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to the right opposing Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer to the left, the upper margin signed Pedraglio Fecit, the moulded-edge trunk with visible tube flanked by figured mahogany veneers within line border over rounded base with hemispherical cistern cover inlaid with a concentric chevron parquetry band, 95cm (37.5ins) high.An M. Pedraglio is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in London circa 1810-30.Condition Report: Instrument is filled with mercury and providing reasonable reading with no apparent airlocks. The thermometer is intact and operational. Silvering to the scale has very light rubbing/discolouration to Vernier slide otherwise is in fine condition. Case is in good condition but has fairly glassy finish which has light but noticeable surface scuffs to the shellac in places. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany mercury stick barometerJonathan Illingworth, Hallifax, circa 1800With elaborate 'whales tail' crest over glazed door enclosing paper scales calibrated in barometric inches and annotated for both winter and summer within borders decorated with landscape panels and incorporating simple brass recording pointer, the arched upper margin printed Jon'n Hollingworth, fecit Hallifax, the panel veneered trunk with visible tube and moulded circular cistern cover to base, 98cm (38.5ins) high. Jonathan Illingworth is recorded in Banfield, Edwin Barometer Makers and Retailers 1660-1900 as working in Hallifax circa 1790-1810.
A George III mahogany mercury stick barometerUnsigned, Late 18th centuryWith brass finials to the pagoda superstructure over glazed paper scales calibrated in barometric inches and annotated for both winter and summer within borders decorated with trumpeting figures and rococo scrollwork, flanked by free-standing Doric columns over moulded trunk and square hinged box cistern cover to base, (tube lacking), 94cm (37ins) high; with an early Victorian mahogany wheel barometer, with eight-inch silvered register beneath ebonised mirror, mercury tube Fahrenheit thermometer and hygrometer to the swan neck pediment, the rounded base with spirit level inscribed Luppi & Solcha, Hull, 97cm (38ins) high, (2). Luppie and Solcha are recorded in Banfield, Edwin Barometer Makers and Retailers 1660-1900 as working from 17 Robinson Row, Hull circa 1835-50.
Y A fine Regency mahogany bowfronted cistern tube mercury stick barometer Dollond, London, early 19th century With swan-neck pediment and cavetto cornice above bow-glazed silvered vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Dollond, LONDON to upper margin, the bowed trunk with bone vernier adjustment key to throat and ebony line inlaid edges, the shaped base with ebonised half vase turned cistern cover flanked by canted angles decorated with ebony line infill, the cavetto moulded underside with level adjustment square, 100cm high excluding finial. 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. Condition Report: Tube is filled with mercury and will rise almost all the way to the top of then tube when tilted suggesting that there is only a very small amount of air in the system. The scales are in fine condition and the Vernier slide mechanism is operational. The case is fairly heavily faded but otherwise is free from significant faults. The level adjustment screw to the underside is missing around three-quarters of it ivory disc.Condition Report Disclaimer
A Regency mahogany mercury stick barometerWilliam Harris and Company, London, early 19th centuryWith arched glazed door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to the right opposing Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the left, the upper right signed W. Harris & Co., 50 Holborn, LONDON, the moulded-edge trunk with visible tube flanked by mahogany veneers with grain set at forty-five degree angles over rounded base with hemispherical cistern cover with moulded band to waist and level adjustment screw to underside, 97cm (38ins) high. Many makers with the surname Harris have worked in the London instrument trade since the middle of the 17th century, however this branch of the family can be traced back to Richard Harris who is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from several addresses in London circa 1710-1810. His son, William, was apprenticed to the clockmaker Joseph Robinson and gained his freedom of the Clockmakers Company in 1796. William set up business first at 47 High Holborn, London in 1805 before moving to a couple of doors down to number 50 in 1815. The business became William Harris & Company in around 1813 before being renamed William Harris & Son in 1841 when William Harris is believed to have taken in his son, Richard Joshua, into partnership. The business is recorded working from 50 High Holborn until around 1855.
Y A Victorian rosewood mercury stick barometerG. Braham, Bath, circa 1850The arch-glazed canted double ivory Vernier scales calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated 10 A.M YESTERDAY and 10 A.M. TODAY and the arch signed G. BRAHAM, Bath, the trunk with ivory button keys for the Vernier setting squares above applied arch-glazed mercury FAHRENHEIT and REAUMUR scale thermometer, the base of circular outline applied with mounded cistern cover and with level adjustment square to underside, 93cm (36.25ins) high. A G. Braham of Bath appears not to be recorded however John Braham is listed in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from several addresses in Bristol, Bath, Torquay and Cheltenham circa 1830-56 including 8 Pulteney Bridge, Bath in 1833 and 5 York Buildings in 1837.Condition Report: Instrument is filled with mercury and providing reasonable reading. The ivory scale has slight mellowing/greying but otherwise is in fine condition; both Verniers are operational. Thermometer scale has similar greying but otherwise thermometer is in fine condition. Case is in fine condition with no faults worth noting other than some very light crazing to the polish in places. Condition Report Disclaimer
An inlaid mahogany longcase maritime moon phase clock with eight-day movement, shaped and scrolled hood enclosing painted arched dial depicting scenes of a figure by a river, ships and the moon, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and date apertures, trunk with Islamic style arch shaped door, raised on stepped pedestal base and bracket feet, weights and pendulum present, approx. 227cm high
A mahogany longcase clock by Lomas Poolton, eight day movement, the hood with shaped cornice and twin columns enclosing square brass dial, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, signed 'Lomas Poolton', raised on trunk with canted corners to stepped pedestal base, weights and pendulum present, approx. 200cm high
A late Georgian stained mahogany longcase clock, with 30-hour movement, painted dial with Arabic numerals and gemstones, subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, the square hood with swan neck pediment (lacking pilasters), raised on plain trunk and stepped base, weights and pendulum present, 210cm high
A SCOTTISH VICTORIAN MAHOGANY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, WILLIAM BURNETT ABERCHIRDER, THE PAINTED AND GILT DIAL WITH TWIN SUBSIDIARY DIALS AND PIERCED GILT BRASS BIRD HANDS, HAVING FOUR PILLAR MOVEMENT, THE CASE CROSSBANDED IN ROSEWOOD AND LINE INLAID HAVING BREAKARCHED HOOD WITH SHAPED PEDIMENT, SPIRAL PILASTERS AND ROUND LIGHTS, THE DOOR TO THE TRUNK FLANKED BY REEDED PILASTERS, 209CM H EXCLUDING FINIALS, WITH PENDULUM WITH BRASS BOB AND WEIGHTS Good restored condition, seatboard replaced, movement and dial apparently original
Franklin Mint 1:24 Scale 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Roadster – Burgundy The Interior Appointments Are Nicely Detailed, As Is The Undercarriage, Engine Compartment And Trunk,. The Doors, Trunk, And Hood Open And It Steers Year Of Issue 2000 Diecast Model Open Top, Highly Detailed. Discontinued In Production Limited Edition To 2500
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