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Lot 112
A rare Charles I first period brass lantern clock Anonymous but possibly by Richard Milbourne, London, circa 1620-30; the dial later inscribed for John Harford, Bath, 1658 The posted movement now with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum swinging outside the frame to the rear and Huygen s endless rope winding, the reversed strike train with countwheel planted to the rear and sounding the hours on a bell set above the top plate, the dial with elaborate rose centred vestigial alarm disc and sculpted iron hand enveloped by fine engraved infill incorporating winged angel mask over opposing lions mask inhabited stylised foliate scrolls issuing from cornucopiae and grotesque mask positioned just above six o'clock, within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with simple wheatear half hour markers, the upper angles engraved John Harford, in Bath, 1658 over earlier leafy sprays matching those to the lower angles, the distinctive frame with one-piece column turned corner posts incorporating rounded blocks at the junctions with the top and bottom plates beneath symmetrical foliate strapwork pierced frets decorated with engraved detail to the front, integral multi-knopped ovoid vase-turned corner finials and domed bell bearer cast with pierced decoration between the limbs surmounted by a later substantial cup-and-cover vase finial, with brass side doors and on ring-turned ball feet, 32cm (12.5ins) high excluding later finial; 39.5cm (15.5ins) high overall; with an oak wall bracket and 19th century cylindrical brass cased weight embossed in the Arts and Crafts style with monogram DIW. The current lot can be directly compared to an example dated to circa 1610-1620 signed Richard Milborne fecit in holborne illustrated and described in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers on pages 49-50 (Figures 5.10-11). In particular the engraving to the centre of the dial of the Milborne clock is almost identical to that of the present lot. In addition to this they also share the same pattern of frame casting and the unusual detail of having a lateral hammer stop applied to the top plate (removed from the current lot but evidence in the form of a vacant lot is still present). From this it would be reasonable to suggest that both originate from Milborne s workshop evidenced by the fact that the signed example is inscribed directly into the dial plate along with fecit. . Loomes also illustrates (Figures 5.2-9) another larger clock with dial engraved by the same hand and related frame castings which also could have originated from the same workshop. A detail worth noting is that this larger unsigned clock was made without an alarm, hence the centre is engraved with infill to occupy the space which would have been taken by a setting disc. This infill takes the form of a two-tier complex radial rosette almost identical to the one decorating the alarm disc of the current lot (suggesting that the disc itself is a rare original survivor). A third clock utilising the same frame castings and with dial engraving clearly by the same hand is illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on page 82 (Figure II/94). This example was once in the Iden collection and is fitted with a non-original front fret bearing a signature for William Selwood hence is described by White as by an unknown maker. Although the angel and demon engraved decoration departs a little from the design seen on the others noted above it is clear that the similarities are strong enough to suggest that it was made in the same workshop (possibly that of Richard Milborne). From these observations it would seem reasonable to conclude that the present clock and the three clocks described above can be considered a series. Very little is known of Richard Milborne; Brian Loomes notes in Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 that A Richard Milborne and his wife, Mary had two children baptised at St. Clement Danes, Elizabeth and Mary in 1634 and 37 respectively. The identification of the current lot as being London first period work possibly from the workshop of Richard Milborne confirms that the engraved inscription for John Harford of Bath was added at a later date. John Harford is recorded by Loomes in Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Chippenham, Wiltshire in 1632. His uncle (on his maternal side) was the clockmaker John Snow of West Lavington and his father (John senior) may have been the clockmaker John Har(t)ford who was made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers Company in 1632 and Assistant in 1649. John Harford junior was apprenticed to his uncle John Snow from 1646 until 1653 and is thought to have worked in Bath from around 1654. He was described as a watchmaker in 1677 when his son (again of the same name) was apprenticed in London and is thought to have continued working until the end of the century. The presence of Harford s signature on the current lot would suggest that he probably acquired the clock and perhaps overhauled the mechanism prior to retailing it under his own name. On close examination the chapter ring appears to have been replaced at the same time of the execution of the signature. Indeed evidence in the form of extant earlier engraved decoration beneath indicates the original chapter ring was narrower whilst Harford's signature and date appear to have been executed to comfortably occupy the space above the current chapter ring.
Lot 75
A Pulsynetic C69 programmable electromagnetic impulse timer Gents, Leicester, mid to late 20th century With black painted cast iron frame applied with electromagnetic slave mechanism shunting a large diameter twenty-four hour wheel drilled with holes positioned at five-minute intervals to circumference to take pins to engage with the timing contacts, with day-of-the week disc to allow de-activation over the weekend and mercury short-interval timer, set along with connection terminals within a glazed-front wooden case with lift-off cover incorporating front door, applied with paper label incorporating serial number 120778 in ink to the inside of the left hand side and an ivorine button inscribed MAKERS, GENTS, OF LEICESTER to lower front rail, 45cm (17.75ins) wide. Gents of Leicester were founded by John Thomas Gent in 1872 and specialised in producing electric timepieces principally for semi-public and industrial use alongside fire alarm systems, telephones, transformers and related products. The firm initially operated from Faraday Road, Leicester, later (after WWII) moving to nearby Kibworth. They were bought-out by the multi-national organisation, Chloride, in 1981. The current lot would have almost certainly served as an automatic bell ringer in a school or factory. The mechanism would be driven by impulses directly from a master clock every thirty seconds causing the large diameter twenty-four hour dial to rotate. Pins inserted within the circumference of the ring would engage with contact points at programmable intervals which, in-turn, would cause a circuit to become open for a short period of time (dictated by the controlled flow of mercury in the short duration timing switch). The day of the week dial allows the mechanism to be disabled over the weekend.
Lot 947
A FRENCH SILVER CARRIAGE CLOCK DROCOURT, LATE 19TH C the enamel dial inscribed J HEROS 10 RUE DE LA PAIX PARIS, with subsidiary alarm dial below, the bell striking movement retaining the original silvered platform lever escapement, in corniche case, 10cm h, stamped mark and 12966, silver maker's and control marks, unmarked silver clock key, scarlet leather covered travelling case++In good condition and apparently working order, leather case scuffed/scratched
Lot 953
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK AUBERT & KLAFTENBERGER, C1860 the white enamel mask dial with alarm dial and Breguet hands, the bell striking movement with the original platform lever escapement, in gorge case with repeat button in the top, the glass door inscribed in purple enamel Joseph Eglington from Elizabeth, Mss of Londonderry 1860, 11cm h excluding handle, brass mounted, tooled leather travelling case engraved Joseph Eglington EsqrProvenance: Elizabeth Frances Charlotte Stewart, nee Jocelyn, Marchioness of Londonderry (1813-1844).++Striking train not winding but in otherwise apparently good and original condition including the escapement, running when wound, handling wear to gilding but the case still retaining most of the original gilding, the enamel dial undamaged, some dust specks under the glass, the bevelled glass panels all in good condition save that in the top which has a minute chip on one corner, slight wear to leather case, sold with an unnumbered key that is contemporary and may be original
Lot 1355
Star Wars - Vintage 1970's collectors cards, Dave Prowse signed hardback book, Top Trumps, Star Wars 30 & Galaxy 5 collectors cards, Candy Sticks, lottery tickets, Christmas Baubles, topps Force Attax card game, CDs, audio books, candy dispenser, money box, mugs, Jar Jar Binks soft toy, Commtalk, Stormtrooper LED light, Darth Vader wall clock boxed, Phantom Menace PC game, Droids talking alarm clock, web cam, & Revell easykit..
Lot 1358
Star Wars - 21 boxed miniature models, Episode 1 Opee & Qui-Gon Jinn boxed, Lego alarm clock boxed, Yoda mug boxed, Darth Vader mug boxed, two Episode 1 mugs boxed, Skywalker & Leia Silver Anniversary boxed, Darth Maul Epic Force boxed, Darth Maul toothbrush holder boxed, two Episode 1 Action Fleets, three Mr Potato heads & other items.
Lot 202
A gilt brass cased carriage alarm clock with white enamel dial, Roman numerals and subsidiary alarm dial within fluted corner pilasters, platform lever escapement, two train eight day movement striking on the hours and half hours on a gong, on a concave base and flat bracket feet, 12cm high, in Morocco carrying case, retailed by Finnigans Ltd, Manchester
Lot 203
A French gilt brass gorge cased repeating carriage alarm clock by Le Roy et Fils with five bevelled glass panels and platform lever escapement, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and marked Le Roy et Fils, Pals Royale a de Montpensier 13-15 Paris and 296 Regents Street, London, above an alarm dial with Roman numerals within a foliate engraved gorge case, the eight day movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell and stamped Aiguilles Aig Le Reveil and serial number 158, 13cm high
Lot 284
CHARLATANS/INDIE SIGNED LPs/SINGLES - Lot to include 8x signed records. To include Towers Of London - On a Noose signed by 5 members of the band, Elliott Minor - Still Figuring Out signed by the band, One Night Only - You and Me signed, Glasvegas - Daddy's Done signed on the front in black marker, The Twang - Either Way signed on front, The Rumble Strips - Alarm Clock signed, Charlatans - Simpatico signed in gold and silver pen by the band, The Verve Singles box signed on the front by one member of the band and sold with COA.
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