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A French 8-day carriage clock, brass case with bevelled glasses, time and alarm feature, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, cylinder escapement, with key Est £40 - £60

A Cartier alarm clock with circular white enamel dial, cream and gilt oval case with easel back, cabochon blue stone winders, boxed with certificate.Provenance: vendor was maid to the Duchess of Windsor.CONDITION:Chip to the enamel.

A Seth Thomas American mantle clock with alarm

Two wooden cased two train mantel clocks (both with pendulum), Junghans wall timepiece, the 6" white dial with fast/slow lever and subsidiary seconds dial, within an octagonal walnut stepped surround and a large chrome cased Ingersoll alarm clock; also an oak cased three train grandmother clock, 52" high (pendulum and key) (5)

French mahogany two train library clock with alarm, the 4.75" white convex dial within a plain oblong case, 12" high

Two novelty glass ball watches, one with automaton dial; together with a Continental chrome alarm desk clock timepiece with combination cigarette lighter, Swiza 8 day travel alarm timepiece within a leather case and a Swiss 8 day alarm timepiece within a hinged cast metal case (5)

French brass skeleton timepiece clock with alarm, the 2.25" white chapter ring enclosing a skeletonised centre with alarm dial, upon foliate engraved shaped supports to the stepped oval ebony base fitted with pull repeat, under a glass dome, 10.25" high overall (key)

Black lacquer and chinoiserie decorated eight day longcase clock with five pillar movement, the 12" brass arched dial signed Windmills, London on the brass chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial and central alarm dial, also with a calendar star dial to the arch, the five pillar movement with alarm and striking on two bells, the case with long rounded arched moulded door and the hood with a pagoda top with three gilded wooden ball and spike finials, decorated overall with figures on horseback, deer in wooded landscapes and ships, within pagoda landscapes, 100" high (pendulum, two weights and winding key)

Bueche Girod miniature alarm clock with centre seconds, within a drumhead casing with blue metal starred sides, 1.25" diameter; also another miniature gilt metal pedestal clock with paper dial, 2" high (2)

Unusual small French rosewood two train repeater alarm mantel clock, striking the hours and halves on a single bell drilled with winding apertures, the rectangular dial plate signed Damiens Duvillier á Paris, within a stepped case inlaid with brass lines and surmounted by a carrying handle, 8.5" high

Ebonised and mother of pearl inlaid two train mantel clock, within a rounded arched stepped case, 15.75" high; also an American New Haven shelf clock in need of restoration and a two train walnut cased mantel alarm clock (3)

Good early brass hook and spike balance wheel lantern clock, the 6.25" silvered chapter ring enclosing a foliate engraved centre signed Richard Ames Neare St Andrews Church in Holburne fecit, also with central foliate engraved alarm dial and single iron hand, surmounted by pierced foliate dolphin frets, strapwork bell and finial (six weights) *The maker Ames or Aymes is recorded as working between 1648 and 1681

Fine gilded brass and silvered repeater carriage clock made for the Chinese market, the movement with alarm and striking on a bell, the back plate stamped with Chinese characters and no. 775, the 1.75" principal silvered dial with centre seconds, over an alarm dial, both within a silvered mask and temple stepped pillared case, 8.25" high (key)

Oak cased single train hooded wall alarm clock, the 6.75" brass dial with central alarm dial and single iron hand, within a glazed pillared case surmounted by a flat stepped cornice over a Greek key carved frieze, 26.5" high (pendulum and three weights)

French brass skeleton clock with central alarm and passing strike on a bell in the base, the movement with pull repeat, upon foliate engraved supports, under a glass dome and upon an ebonised base inlaid with brass lines, 10" high overall

Miniature silver cased carriage clock timepiece with French platform escapement, within a silver hallmarked case repousse with C-scrolls and foliage, surmounted by a carrying handle, 4" high; also a small Looping 15 jewel eight day alarm timepiece within a green marble lyre shaped case, 5.25" high (2)

German oak musical alarm mantel clock timepiece, the 3.5" cream dial within an architectural case, 15" high (missing top finial and pendulum)

Interesting old mahogany sedan case and dial with later movement; also a small postman's alarm wall clock in need of restoration, brass drum timepiece and a German silver plated portico mantel timepiece (4)

Lenzkirch brass alarm clock, within a square pillared case surmounted by a gadrooned dome top and finial, 6" high (key)

Mahogany two train 10" drop dial wall clock; also a walnut two train Vienna wall clock, 42" high and a postman's alarm clock (3)

Two American two train ogee wall clocks, small Vienna style wall clock, postman's alarm clock and a 12" wall dial clock within an oak surround, all in need of restoration (5)

A GOOD 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU CARRIAGE CLOCK in an ornate case with repeat action and alarm. 6ins high.

JAEGER; an early to mid-20th century Swiss travel alarm clock in hinged metal case, the square dial set with Arabic numerals, dial 4.5 x 4.5cm.Additional InformationRunning at point of cataloguing but no guarantee of working order, alarm mechanism not tested, wear throughout the case with rubbing and loss to the coloured finish throughout, surface scratches, nicks and gouges throughout, the dial with some dirt and light scratches, also some small pock marks, heavy scratching to case reverse.

DIMMER & SONS LTD OF LIVERPOOL; an early 20th century leather cased travel clock, the circular dial set with Arabic numerals, diameter 6.5cm, a further Coralite travel alarm clock and a base metal pocket watch (af) (3).

ADDED LOT An unusual and stylish circular gilt metal eight day Swiss alarm clock, convex glass before a gilded face signed Swiza and with baton markers, (the clock appears to be in working order when catalogued), 12cm high

An unusually small 19th century mahogany "Postman's alarm" wall clock with twin weight, striking on bell diameter 9"

Mentor gold plated travel alarm pocket watch/clock, signed dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and centre alarm indicator, within a floral engraved case, 54mm - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - marks. Glass - surface marks. Hands - surface corrosion, infill discoloured, marks. Case - generally good. Crown - functioning correctly, alarm adjusting and working when briefly tested. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained

A FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK, THE WHITE ENAMEL MASK DIAL WITH SUBSIDIARY ALARM RING, THE MOVEMENT RETAINING THE ORIGINAL SILVERED PLATFORM LEVER ESCAPEMENT, THE MOVEMENT STRIKING ON A COILED WIRE GONG, BACK PLATE STAMPED C H HOUR FRANCE, IN CORNICHE CASE WITH REPEAT BUTTON IN THE TOP, 13CM H EXCLUDING HANDLE, EARLY 20TH C

A French brass carriage clock with push-button repeat and alarm, retailed by Asprey, London, late 20th century The eight-day gong striking movement with platform lever escapement and stamped with l’Epee trademark to backplate, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Asprey to centre, with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and blued steel spade hands, the Corinthian pillars case with hinged reeded baton carrying handle and tall skirt base, 16.5cm (6.5ins) high.

ϒA Queen Anne ebony table clock, George Etherington, London, circa 1710 The six finned pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with pivoted rise/fall rate adjustment beam to the pendulum suspension and backplate engraved with grotesque ‘Green Man’ mask, baskets of fruit and Ho-Ho bird inhabited symmetrical foliate strapwork around a central herringbone and husk swag bordered reserve signed Geo Etherington, LONDON, the 7.75 by 7 inch rectangular gilt brass dial with herringbone-edged shaped false bob and calendar apertures 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 steel hands and gilt winged cherub mask cast spandrels to lower angles, the upper margin with scroll engraved spandrel infill interrupted by subsidiary vestigial alarm setting and regulation dials, each with complex rosette centres, flanking repeat signature Geo Etherington, LONDON, with S/N strike selection switch to upper margin, the ebony and ebonised case with hinged brass carrying handle and brass ball-and-spire finials to the domed caddy superstructure over front door and the sides with small horizontal rectangular scroll-pierced frets over larger conforming panels, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base fitted with brass domed feet, (movement with losses, case with significant replacements to veneers and mouldings and other faults), 39.5cm (15.5ins) high excluding handle. George Etherington is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1684 having previously being apprenticed to Robert Rooksby possibly in Newcastle-on-Tyne or York. In 1689 he moved from the 'Dial in Fleet Street' to 'against the New Church in the Strand', London. In 1697 he signed the Oath of Allegiance and became an Assistant of the Clockmakers' Company in 1701, Warden in 1706 and finally Master in 1709. He attended until at least 1720 and is thought to have died in 1729. ϒ  Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

A French lacquered brass carriage clock with push-button repeat and alarm, L’Epee, Sainte-Suzanne, late 20th century The eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement and alarm sounding on the same gong, the backplate stamped with l’Epee 1839 crossed swords trademark, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed l’Epee, Fondee 1839, Sainte Suzanne, France to centre and with blued steel moon hands over alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed obis case with hinged carrying handle, 14.5cm (5.75ins) high excluding handle.

A mahogany Pulsynetic C-7 electromagnetic pendulum master clock, Gents, Leicester, circa 1927 The movement with green painted cast-iron bed inscribed in relief THE B-P PATENT SYSTEM over PAT NOS 24620/04 & 919/07 with integral cast wide-jaw suspension for the steel-rod seconds pendulum with cylindrical green painted bob over brass pivot for the crutch assembly incorporating shunt for the escapement and switch armature for the electromagnetic coils positioned to the left of the mechanism, the right hand side with the Hipp-toggle escapewheel pivoted between shaped brass plates, the whole applied to the case backboard along with rheostat and other electrical components within box surround with hinged arch-glazed front incorporating slave dial with brass electromagnetic coil driven mechanism, the exterior with ogee cornice over 6.5 inch circular silvered Arabic numeral dial inscribed PULSYNETIC, GENT & CO. LTD., LEICESTER, ELECTRIC. to centre and with blued steel hands, the lower rail of the glazed front door with ivorine button inscribed PULSYNETIC, PATENT NOS 24620/04 & 919/07, TIME TRANSMITTER over moulded skirt, the upper internal rail of the case stamped with serial number 1595 and the upper left hand side pasted with an original paper label relating to the transmitter incorporating indistinct date 28-2-27 in ink, 103cm (52.5ins) high. 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 appears to be a rare variant in that it incorporates an integral extension to the lower right hand of the bed casting to take an additional accessory.

ϒA rare gilt brass mounted ebony alarm timepiece of month duration with silent-pull quarter-repeat, Thomas Tompion and Edward Banger, London, No. 92 The substantial six finned and latched pillar single fusee movement fully reinstated with large spring barrel and reversed fusee to the five-wheel going train with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with rack-and-pinion pivoted beam regulation to suspension, the quarter repeat mechanism to Tompion’s highly complicated ‘all or nothing’ design sounding on a graduated pair of bells with the larger set between the plates and the smaller above, the alarm mechanism located beneath the larger bell with standing spring barrel and verge hammer assembly, the 8.5 by 7.25 inch backplate with canted upper angles over protruding bell to top left opposing rack box and shaped pivoted arm for the rise/fall pendulum suspension terminating above separate shaped cocks for guiding the suspension spring and for the escapement pallet arbor pivot, the centre with interconnected blue steel repeat levers pivoted via engraved sculpted cocks, the whole engraved by G195 (believed to possibly be Henry Adeane) with fine grotesque mask scrolling foliage within a line-scribed border and centred with an elaborate cartouche signed Tompion & Banger, LONDON over stamped serial number 92 to lower margin, the 8 by 7.25 inch rectangular brass dial with rose engraved silvered alarm setting disc and shaped false bob aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with fine pierced and sculpted blued steel hands and crisp gilt female mask and scroll cast spandrels to lower angles, the upper margin with conforming cast spandrel infill interrupted by subsidiary dummy opposing regulation dials, each with complex rosette centres, flanking repeat signature TOMPION + BANGER, LONDON, with leaf engraved detailing to extreme upper corner, the gilt brass mounted ebony case of ‘phase 2’ type with generous hinged gilt brass tied foliate bud carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure over bold ogee/ovolo top mouldings and front door incorporating lambrequin mask centred gilt foliate scroll cast lozenge sound fret to the upper rail and scroll-bordered cartouche escutcheon mounts to uprights, the sides with small scroll-pierced lozenge sound frets over rectangular apertures inset with conforming foliate pierced fretwork, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on shallow ogee moulded skirt base with squab feet, the sill beneath the front foot stamped 92 towards the left hand side, (movement with reinstated wheel trains and repeat work), 38cm (15ins) high excluding handle; 27.5cm (11.75ins) wide; and 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Thomas Tompion has often been referred to as the 'father of English clock and watchmaking'. When considering the legacy of his work and influence on subsequent generations, such a compliment is justly deserved. Born in Ickwell, Suffolk in 1639 Thomas Tompion appears to have developed an affinity for metalworking from his father, also named Thomas, who worked as a blacksmith. By 1670 Tompion had moved to London and was working in the clock and watchmaking trade. Although there is no record of his apprenticeship or whether he received any formal training prior to moving to London, he quickly became established and obtained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in late 1671. His early clocks demonstrate a close working relationship with the Fromanteel, East and Knibb workshops. Around this time Tompion became friendly with eminent mathematicians and scientists such as Robert Hooke and Jonas Moore - perhaps the most progressive and inventive minds of the day. Such associations lead to Royal commissions, firstly from Charles II for whom Tompion is known to have made one of the earliest balance-spring watches in 1676 and later William III who ordered numerous clocks to furnish his various palaces throughout his reign. As well as being an extremely talented artisan Tompion was also commercially minded, cleverly introducing serial numbering for his watches and clocks from around 1681/2. This, as well as maintaining a high degree of refinement in both the design and construction of his clocks and watches, ensured the highest level of exclusivity for clients purchasing from him. In around 1701 Thomas Tompion took a former apprentice, Edward Banger, into partnership. Banger was originally apprenticed to Thomas Ashby in 1687 but was transferred over to Tompion and gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1695. He was clearly a talented maker (when considering the few examples signed by Banger alone) however a serious problem between him and his former master caused the partnership to come to an abrupt end in 1707-8 for reasons unknown. On Banger's departure Tompion reverted to working alone until he found confidence in George Graham who had been engaged as a journeyman for Tompion since 1696. Graham's character had already been given the seal of approval by Tompion who allowed him to marry his niece, Elizabeth, in 1704; however it still would be a few years before Tompion would take Graham into partnership which he eventually did in 1711.Thomas Tompion died in November 1713 leaving the business to George Graham who maintained the same exacting standards and became famous in his own right with notable achievements including the development of the deadbeat escapement for pendulum clocks and the cylinder escapement for watches. Edward Banger outlived Tompion by six years, his abilities as a highly skilled watchmaker are demonstrated within a fine jewelled movement dating to around 1715 by him illustrated by him in Evans, Jeremy THOMAS TOMPION at the Dial and Three Crowns page 54, Fig. 97. The current lot belongs to a small group of around half a dozen Tompion spring clocks where the movements were held in stock and completed at a later date. Interestingly it would appear that all of these were silent-pull quarter timepieces with serials numbers clustered from 79-117 indicating that they were made 1686-88. The fact that both the dial and movement of the current lot are signed by Tompion and Banger together would suggest a date of finishing shortly after 1701. This date is further supported by the provision of two cocks for the double-engaged repeat levers on the movement backplate, which are believed to have been introduced in around 1698 (see Evans, Jeremy; Carter, Jonathan and Wright, Ben THOMAS TOMPION, 300 YEARS page 165).Silent-pull quarter repeating timepieces were essentially made for use in the bed chamber whilst clocks which incorporated normal striking (as well as a quarter-repeat mechanism) were mainly intended to be brought ‘downstairs’ during the day. Consequently silent-pull timepieces were the preserve of very wealthy clients who could afford separate timepieces for both ‘downstairs’ and ‘upstairs’ use. The current lot also incorporates an alarm mechanism (which appears in only half a dozen quarter-repeating timepieces by Tompion) which, together with a duration of one month, would render it perfect for use in a bedchamber of a palatial property. Incidentally there is only one other silent-pull quarter-repeating alarm table timepiece of one month duration by Tompion known - number 85 which is illustrated in Symonds, R.W. THOMAS TOMPION, His Life and Work on page 145 (Figure 111). Although the current timepiece has undergone highly skilled restoration of the movement (to reinstate it back to its original form) it survives as an extremely interesting example originating from the most important London workshop of the ‘Golden Age’ of English clockmaking. ϒ  Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. 

A French gilt brass grande sonnerie striking carriage clock with push-button repeat and alarm, unsigned, late 19th century.The eight-day two train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and striking the full hour followed by ting-tang notation for the quarters on a pair of graduated gongs every quarter-hour, the backplate with stamped C.J diamond lozenge trademark above BEST and number 5239 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, blued steel moon hands and alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel glazed gilt brass obis case with hinged carrying handle and full Hours and Quarters/Quarters/Silent selection lever to underside, 14.5cm (5.75ins) high excluding handle.

A Victorian brass drum-cased travelling alarm clock, with enamel dial, striking on a bell, diameter 9.5cm

Brass five glass carriage clock, enamel dial with Roman numerals, ornate surround, secondary alarm dial, height 120mm, width 75mm, depth 70mm approx. (working at time of cataloging)

Glass mantel clock brass alarm clock Dartington Crystal paperweight and other decorative glassware

Toys - a Mamod steam wagon, blue and cream body, red wheels; a Mettype junior tin plate typewriter; a Bradley Mickey Mouse alarm clock

French brass cased carriage clock, the case with printed panels, repeating movement striking on a gong, with alarm, 15cm.

A 'SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS. RADIO ALARM CLOCK, S.D.S.L. COLLECTION

Good French L'Epee brass cased carriage clock marked to dial and Sainte Suzanne,11 jewel movement, with alarm facility, appears operational, key available, (height 16cm approx, handle extended).

P. Brothers E.P.N.S Cutlery,with pierced decoration horn handled carving knife and forks, pewter tankard, alarm clock.

Two early 20th century gold plated pocket watches, one an open faced Elgin, the other a full hunter by Waltham, both appear to run, together with an Art Deco travel alarm clock with tambour cover, marked M (3)None are gold

A collection of clock and watch keys, one watch key modelled as a pistol, two travelling alarm clocks, and a fruitwood pocket watch case

NOVELTY ALARM CLOCK, Warners Acme Bugs Bunny alarm clock, 5" height

A GUSTAV BECKER VINTAGE ALARM CLOCK

1920's red enamelled engine turned alarm clock

Hermes, Gilt metal travel alarm clock Movement: Swiss manual wind, 17 jewels Case: Gilt metal, snap case back Size: 38mm Signed: Dial Accessories: Hermes leather case

Asprey, Stainless steel and green leather travel alarm clock, circa 2015 Movement: Quartz Case: Stainless steel and leather sliding case Size: 58mm Signed: Dial, case Accessories: Asprey pouch

Good quality French repeating alarm carriage clock with Grand Sonnerie/Silence/Petite Sonnerie lever to base, white enamel dial with subsidiary dial in brass case with repeat button, 18cm high, key present CONDITION REPORT General overall condition . Movement is clean and appears to go. Platform escapement possibly replaced. Strike is out of sequence. Lever movement from Grand de Petit Sonnerce does not work easily. Serial No. on backplate 2213. Dial is in good condition, no damage. Gilt metal case slightly worn

1930s French travelling alarm clock in gilt case raised on bun feet in original case, 8cm high

A Tray of Sundries to Include Novelty Grenade Table Lighter, Carriage and Alarm Clock, Cribbage Boards, Pens, Flatiron etc

TWO BOXES AND LOOSE SUNDRY/CERAMIC ITEMS, to include Kaiser cuckoo clock (no weights), a Ferranti bakelite alarm clock, outdoor wall lights, Washington Pottery Ltd 'English Rose' dinnerwares, dressing table sets etc

A pewter tankard presented to Flight Sargent D.I. Young by the officer's and crew of Kuala Lumpur wing; together with an alarm clock; a vintage Ronson razor etc.

Wooden model of the Mayflower Acctim anniversary clock and alarm clock

A late 19th century Blackforest Postman's alarm clock with two weights

A late 19th century Blackforest Postman's alarm clock with one weight

Large quantity of various clock dials, some with bezels, aneroid barometers, ceramic mantle clock case, two single fusee movements, postmans alarm clock movement and other movements in two boxes

Dome clock & Ingersoll alarm clock

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