A Victorian Scottish mahogany mercury stick barometer James Mackay Bryson, Edinburgh, circa 1860 The arched bone vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath stamped signature J. M. BRYSON. 60 PRINCES ST, EDINBURGH opposing Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale mercury thermometer, the slender trunk with visible tube over domed oak cistern cover to the shield-shaped base fitted with level adjustment screw to underside, 91.5cm (36ins) high. James Mackay Bryson is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as apprenticed to George Buchanen before going to Germany in 1843 to study instrument making in Hamburg and Munich. He returned in 1850 and is recorded working from several buildings on Princes Street, Edinburgh, 1850-93, including number 60 1855-66.
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A French Louis XV style ormolu and patinated bronze figural 'elephant' mantel clock Unsigned, third quarter of the 19th century The circular outside countwheel striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with Brocot type rate adjustment, the 4.5 inch circular white Roman numeral convex enamel dial with Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track and chased gilt brass hands set within engine-turned bezel, the case modelled as an elephant with head and trunk raised supporting via a rococo scroll cast cradle the movement housed within gilt moulded drum surmounted by a putto wearing a bearskin resting on a rocky outcrop, on stepped red and contrasting Breccia marble base applied with gilt repeating leaf border and compressed bun feet, 40.5cm (16ins) high.
A Whieldon glaze John Voyez 'Fair Hebe' Jug,impressed to the fallen tree trunk 'I Voyez 1788', moulded in relief with a young man offering a bird's nest to a seated woman beneath a proclamation 'Fair Hebe', the reverse a man and dog with banner 'A Bumper to Bumper',25.5cmThe term 'bumper' was first used in the 17th century and referred to a large glass of beer or wine that was filled to the brim, ie. the liquid literally bumping against the rim of the glass.
Reid & Sons, Newcastle on Tyne: a mahogany longcase clock, c.1900, with 13 1/4in. arched brass dial and silvered arabic numeral chapter ring, decorative scroll and fret decoration, subsidiary seconds dial, silvered plaque with retailer's signature, the arch with two dials for chime/silent and Westminster/Whittington/St. Michael chime selections, three train quarter chiming movement with single gong and eight graduated tubular bells, the case with arched pediment, pierced sound frets, glazed trunk door, on panel base with canted corners, bracket feet. See illustration
A green glazed Sylvac model of a seated terrier, impressed numbers to base 1379 together with two yellow glazed Sylvac rabbits, one with lop ears, a further buff glazed Sylvac rabbit, a Sylvac vase in the form of a swan, a Sylvac white glazed cat and a Hornsea China fauna jug in the form of a tree trunk with applied rabbit
A mid 18th Century oak 30 hour longcase clock, the 10" square dial with silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals and minute track, the centre with calendar aperture foliate engraved, signed Thomas Beale, Mayfield, striking posted frame four pillar movement with anchor escapement, the hood with projecting moulded cornice above a foliate fret blind cut frieze and glazed door above trunk with hinged door with hinged door with lenticle, on stepped box base, 188cm high.
A George III oak and mahogany crossbanded 8 day longcase clock, the 13" arched enamel dial painted with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds and calendar dials, painted floral spray to arch, signed Haynes Stamford, 8 day four pillar striking movement with anchor escapement, the hood with broken swan neck pediment and central ball and spire finial above a glazed door flanked by a pair of column supports above the trunk with hinged door, raised on stepped box base, 207cm high, with key, pendulum and weights.
A Regency mahogany and brass inlaid droptrunk wall clock, of small proportions, having convex bezel, 8" white enamel dial, single winding hole for a brass eight day fusee movement with anchor escapement, h.30cm, gross dia. 24cm Condition Report / Extra Information Some crazing and discolouration to dial, but appears all original. Minute hand incomplete. No signs of overpainting to dial. Minor chips to edge of winding hole. Brass inlay to trunk missing one leaf. Side and base doors with veneer chips. Sold with pendulum but no winding key. Dial is flat, glass convex. Brass bezel tarnished. Glass good. Case with age wear and veneer losses. Pendulum is present.
James Monkhouse of Carlisle a circa 1800 mahogany longcase clock, the painted arched dial (w.13") with maritime and landscape painted moonphase, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, twin winding holes for an eight day four pillar weight driven movement striking on a bell (movement requires overhaul), the case with quarter turned pilasters to a boxbase, h.234cm Condition Report / Extra Information Trunk width 37cm. Backboard original but chipped. With weights and pendulum.
Thomas de Gruchy, Jersey, a mahogany longcase clock, the 8-day two weight movement striking the hours on a bell, with the twelve-inch break-arch painted dial signed Thomas de Gruchy, Jersey, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and black Arabic numerals, the mahogany case with shaped trunk door and arched hood with brass-mounted columns, 84in (213cm) high, in need of restoration. THIS LOT WILL BE SOLD ON SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER STARTING AT 10.30AM UK TIME
18th century mahogany longcase clock with pagoda top, the hood flanked by brass stop fluted columns enclosing brass dial with silver chapter ring and second hand with strike and silent dial and chased brass spandrels, calendar window, the trunk door to panelled box base raised on a plinth, eight-day striking movement, by John Richardson, London, height 230cm
A small Louis Vuitton travelling trunk, having LV monogrammed canvas, leather and metal bound with reinforced outer wooden laths and metal carry handles, with remnants of past paper labels to exterior, the interior with removable twin handled tray, stamped number 210267 and original 'Louis Vuitton 1 Rue Scribe, Paris, 149 New Bond Street, London' label, the lockplate further stamped Louis Vuitton, dimensions w.75cm, h.39cm, d.39cm Condition Report / Extra Information All wooden laths with some evidence of woodworm. Some white paint residue to top surface. Metalwork with losses and rusting. Canvas heavily worn throughout.
I** FELTON, BIRMINGHAM A VICTORIAN OAK LONGCASE CLOCK, the case with swan neck hood with applied gilt metal foliate motifs and central finial, waist door trunk with brass capped pilasters, 8-day four pillar mechanism with anchor escapement and rack bell strike, faced by arched painted dial with moon phase subsidiary seconds and calendar
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