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Lot 568
AN APULIAN RED FIGURE BELL-KRATER VASE ATTRIBUTED TO THE CIRCLE OF SNUB-NOSE PAINTER OR THE ‘H.A’ PAINTERMid 4th Century BC One side depicting Dionysus and the other three youths, with double palmettes and scrolling volutes under the handles, with a frieze of meander and crossed-squares below, a laurel leaf band below the rim, 43.5cm highProvenance: Acquired Christie’s, 3 July 1996, Lot 185.Formerly in the Collection of the Fürsten zu Waldeck, Bergheim. Lot Notes: Compare A.D Trendall and A.Cambitoglou, The Red Figure Vases of Apulia, I, Oxford, 197,p.371ff and p.331ff; and op.cit., R.V.A., 2nd Supp.,p.79ff.and p.83ff for the Snub-Nose and ‘H.A’ Painters. Condition Report: Extensive restoration
Lot 427
Morris (Rev F.O.), A HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS, second edition, 6 vols, gilt embossed illustration to green cloth boards and spines, bookplate to inside front covers, tissue-guarded hand-coloured engraved frontispieces, tissue-guarded hand-coloured plates throughout, George Bell & Sons, London 1870 (6) (at fault) CONDITION REPORT:Volume I shows a split to the left hand side of the spine approximately 5cm long, and a further split to the top right of the spine approximately 4cm long. Volume II shows a smaller split approximately 1cm. All volumes show wear to the top of the spines, most noticeable on volumes IV, V and VI which show small splits to the top of the spine. All volumes show shelf wear and bumps to the front corners. Volume II shows slightly loose split binding at pp128-129, Rock Pipet plate detached but present. Volume III shows slightly split binding at p65. All blocks show some foxing. Most pages show some fox marks and the odd stain. Some pages show the odd small crease to the corners.
Lot 743
A servant's/butler's bell call box, early 20th century, within wooden and glazed case, nine labelled indicators (three bedrooms, bathroom, study, drawing room, lounge, billiard room, tradesmen), 42cm W x 24cm H x 6cm D (at fault)Condition reportPush buttons to the side are non-functional, hinged to one side but fastened with brackets to the opposite side, brackets would need to be removed to gain access to the mechanism.Mounted upon a later board, general marks and wear commensurate with age and use, no visible damage or faults to the case.
Lot 844
A French gilt metal and rouge marble mantel clock, late 19th century, the case surmounted with a winged cherub upon a rocky outcrop, apace with a the 9cm white enamelled dial, applied with Arabic numerals and floral swags, enclosing the two train movement, signed 'Marti, Paris', lacking saucer bell, all upon a variegated marble plinth base, 34cm high
Lot 854
A Scottish George III mahogany cased eight day longcase clock, signed David Hill, Edinburgh, the hood with a twin swan neck pediment over beaded brass mounts and a pair of brass embellished freestanding fluted pillars, flanking the 31cm silvered break arch dial, applied with Roman and Arabic numerals, silent/strike indicator and subsidiary seconds dial, signed with the makers name and enclosing the four pillar, two train movement striking on a saucer bell, over the shaped flame mahogany door and conforming quarter columns, canted lower board, 216cm high, two weights and pendulum
Lot 861
A mid 18th century oak cased eight day longcase clock, signed ‘E.Bullock, Ellesmere’ (Shropshire), the moulded cornice and tapering half pillars flanking the 31cm square brass dial, centred with a date and moon phase aperture, applied with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed with the makers name, enclosing the two train movement striking on a saucer bell, the profusely later carved case inset with a glazed circular viewing window, over a conforming lower board and bracket feet, 216cm high, two weights and pendulum, bezel diameter 26cmCondition reportGlass side panels and glass door appear to be later associated.Additional laths have been applied to the top of the backboard on both sides, along with runners and cut aways to the cheek pieces indicating a level of alteration/restoration.General tarnishing to the dial, movement is un-tested however appears dirty and dusty, evidence that it hasn't run for some time.Glass viewing aperture is later, hinges are also later with blocks added to the interior, the plinth base also appears to be later.Case with some minor chips and splits commensurate with age and use.Overall the case appears to have undergone a degree of restoration.
Lot 863
A thirty hour oak cased longcase clock, signed Thomas Lister, mid to late 18th century, the moulded cornice over a pair of freestanding pillars flanking the 31cm silvered and brass dial, applied with Roman and Arabic numerals, centered with a 'half penny' moon phase aperture, along with a date aperture and the makers name, enclosing the thirty hour movement striking on a saucer bell, the oak case with conforming quarter pilasters flanking the arched door, 211cm high, weight and pendulum
Lot 864
An oak cased thirty hour longcase clock, signed Phillips, Ashburne, the 28cm square brass dial applied with Roman and Arabic numerals, centred with a date aperture and signed with the makers name, the thirty hour movement striking on a saucer bell, to a cross banded oak case with an arched door and plain lower board, 200cm high, weight and pendulum
Lot 181
Elkington & Co. silver plated table bell, surmounted with a cherub figure, the bell further worked with dancing cherubs, height 16cm (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Lot 675
French Art Deco marble and chrome clock garniture, the clock with rectangular dial, signed 'Comptoir General M Schnerb.', the movement striking on a bell, the clock 44cm , height 23cm, with matching ornamental vases, height 15.5cm, with key and pendulum (currently in working order)Please note our special conditions regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Lot 767
French walnut and ormolu lyre shaped mantel clock, white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, the movement signed 'A D Mougin' striking on a bell, with pendulum, height 51cmPlease note our special conditions regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Lot 856
Thomas Richardson, Weaverham, mahogany eight day longcase clock, circa 1795, the hood with brass capped turned columns flanking a 14 inch square dial with signed silvered chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and a matted centre, the movement striking on a bell, the trunk having a well figured door and quarter pilasters over a box base with canted corners, raised on bracket feet, with pendulum and two weights, height 213cmPlease note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Lot 871
Edwards of Bishops Castle (1771 - 1791) oak eight day long clock, having a brass 12 inch dial with subsidiary seconds and date aperture, signed, eight day movement striking on a bell, plain trunk and box base, with pendulum (a/f) and two weights, height 208cmPlease note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Lot 877
Walnut 30 hour longcase clock, 18th Century, with a brass 11 inch dial with matted centre and date aperture, striking on a bell, plain trunk with box base, with pendulum and a single weight, height 190cmPlease note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Lot 903
J Carter, Warrington, mahogany eight day longcase clock, circa 1820, the hood with turned wooden finials and turned columns flanking a painted 14 inch arched dial with moon phase, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and date dials, floral painted spandrels, the movement striking on a bell, the trunk with figured door within reeded pilasters, over a canted box base, height 216cmPlease note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Lot 921
Samuel Collier, Eccles, a mahogany eight day longcase clock, circa 1770, the hood with verre eglomise panels and brass capped reeded columns, flanking a 14 inch painted arched dial with moon phase, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the movement striking on a bell, the trunk with well figured door within quarter pilasters, on a canted box base with raised panel, height 227cmPlease note our special conditions regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Lot 945
Unusual oak 30 hour longcase clock, possibly Dutch, the hood with dentil arch enclosing a 6 inch copper dial with brass chapter ring with Roman numerals, 30 hour movement, striking (bell deficient), no pendulum or weight, within a tall fielded panel case on a box base, height 245cm, width of the hood 36cmPlease note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Lot 176
Francis Wheatley, RA, British 1747-1801- Apple Gathering; pencil and brown wash on paper, signed 'F. Wheatly' (lower right), 19.5 x 25.2 cm. Provenance: with The Bell Gallery, Belfast. with The Fine Art Society, London, no.9585. Private Collection, UK. Note: Wheatley was a hugely versatile artist, with an output which ranged from smaller-scale portraits and conversation scenes, often informed by the compositions of Johann Zoffany (1733-1810), to history paintings and landscapes which he moved towards later in his career. Idyllic pastoral scenes often form the subject of his works, with this drawing - a romanticisation of rural life in England or Ireland - a particularly charming example.
Lot 350
Thomas Shotter Boys, NWS, British 1803-1874- View of the Thames towards Battersea Bridge, showing the construction of Chelsea Bridge; pencil and watercolour on paper, signed with initials 'TB' (lower left), inscribed 'Battersea Church' and 'Chelsea Church', 5.6 x 19 cm. Provenance: Anon. sale, Sotheby's, London, 11 July 1985, lot 74. with The Bell Gallery, Belfast. Private Collection, UK. Note: Shotter Boys worked as a watercolourist and engraver over the course of his career and was heavily influenced by Richard Parkes Bonington (1802-1828). Chelsea Bridge was built by the civil engineer Thomas Page (1803-1877). He was commissioned to design the bridge in c.1846 and the building was completed in 1858. The present work, showing a dredger at work in the initial stages of the project, probably dates from the late 1840s. Shotter Boys has depicted a west-facing view along the Thames, looking towards the construction of the bridge which was replaced in the early 20th century by the current bridge.
Lot 35
FIVE BOXED MINICHAMPS MCLAREN MODEL CARS 1:43 SCALE, to include, a F1 GTR 4 Le Mans, Bellm-Blundell-Sala, numbered 530 154324, a F1 GTR 3 Le Mans, Wallace-Bell-Bell, numbered 530 154351, a McLaren Mp4-12C, 2011 in orange metallic, numbered 530 133020, a McLaren 675LT in Napier Green, numbered 537 154422, and a McLaren F1 in yellow, numbered 530 133436, all are in new condition with only dust and light wear
Lot 402
A TRENCH ART MANTLE CLOCK FORMED FROM A BOMB CASING, 19th century movement free from the case, damaged dial, roman numerals, 8 day movement, bell strike with issues, the movement stamped although lost some detail 'Machenaud Paris, S. Marti et Cie', numbered 1522, 52, numbered to the outer edge of movement casing 369 with star, without pendulum and key, exterior casing has been heavily painted black, inside and some detail in red, with additions added to the exterior and wooden panel door to the back, glass is included but not attached, fuse numbered 583?, stamped to the inside base E.W., some of the rings do turn but most other detail has been lost, overall worn condition with the movement and dial in need of attention, clock not tested for working condition or accuracy, standing approximately 40cm tall, Customers must satisfy themselves prior to sale in regards to conditions and authenticity, viewing is advised, condition reports are available on request
Lot 68
FIVE BOXED SPARK MODEL MINIMAX VEHICLES 1:43 SCALE, to include a Jaguar XJ220 Metallic Blue 1992, numbered S0767, a Jaguar XJ12C white and blue no 14th Tourist Trophy 1977, A. Rouse-D. Bell, numbered S0777, an Astin Martin DP214 Daytona 2000km 1964, B. Hetreed-C. Kerrison, numbered S3685 in plastic wrapping, an Aston Martin DB4 Convertible Silver, numbered S2426 in plastic wrapping, and an Aston Martin DB6 Volante Blue1969, numbered S2431 in plastic wrapping, all are in new condition with only dust and light wear
Lot 207
A late 19thC French brass cased mantel clock, circular enamel dial bearing Roman numerals, eight day movement with bell strike, the case stamped Labolle, surmounted with a figure of a writer against a naturalistic garden ground, above floral panels and rococo scrolls, the dial above a shield reserve, with pendulum and key, 41cm high, 36cm wide.
Lot 28
A late 19thC French ormolu marble and porcelain mantel clock, circular enamel dial bearing Roman numerals, eight day movement with bell strike, the case surmounted by a pair of doves and a torchere, and the sides with symbols of music and war, raised on a bow fronted white marble base, on brass feet, with pendulum, no key, 30cm high, 21cm wide.
Lot 4
A Georgian oak and mahogany longcase clock by William Green of Grantham, the enamelled break arch dial painted with an homestead and shell spandrels, dial bearing Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, eight day two train movement with bell strike, the hood with a brass ball capped break arch pediment, over turned columns, the case with crossbanding and line inlay, trunk door with quarter pilasters, with weights and pendulum, no key, 218.5cm high.
Lot 470
A late 19thC French rococo style brass cased mantel clock, the circular enamel dial with silver overlay, bearing Arabic numerals, Japy Freres & Cie eight day movement with bell strike, the case of balloon form, with an urn and garland finial, rococo foliate scrolls raised on scrolling base, on scroll feet, with pendulum and key, 53cm high.
Lot 434
GROUP IMPERIAL STANDARD BRASS WEIGHTS, stamped 'County of Carnarvon', No. 3117, Pooley & Sons, comprising 56lbs & 28lbs kettle weights, 7lbs, 14lbs and 56lbs bell weights, variously with GV, GVI, EII stamps and various dates, with fitted oak box applied with brass label 'Standard Weights, County of Carnarvon' (6)Provenance: private collection CardiffComments: general surface dints and wear.
Lot 447
LATE 18TH C. MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK, John Wightwick, bell top with handle and four cone finials, over glazed sides and moulded angles on a plinth base to claw and ball feet, the signed brass 5.75 inch dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, matt centre with calendar aperture and pendulum window, strike/silent and regulation dials in the arch, the twin gut (now wire) fusee movement with four knopped pillars and engraved and signed backplate, verge escapement with pull repeat playing on six bells, 43cms h (incl. handle)Provenance: private collection south WalesComments: repeat draw string broken, ticks and strikes, feet and finials probably replaced, other minor restorations.
Lot 121
A blue and white 'Magpie and Prunus' bottle vaseKangxi (1662-1722)The bell-shaped body rising from a short narrow foot to a long waisted neck, painted around the exterior in vibrant tones of cobalt-blue with a pair of confronted magpies, one perched on a gnarled branch of a blossoming prunus tree and the other flying towards it, 27.5cm (10 1/2in) highFootnotes:清康熙 喜上眉梢青花瓶Provenance Blitz Oriental Art, Amsterdam (label), probably purchased around 1996.來源古董商 Blitz Oriental Art，阿姆斯特丹（據標籤所示）The motifs of the present lot invoke the rebus of xi shang meishao 喜上眉梢, which means 'may happiness reach up to your eyebrows'. As the first Chinese character for magpies (xique 喜鵲) is 喜, the same for 'happiness', magpies have long been regarded as messengers of happiness and joy in China. Also, prunus branches (meishao 梅梢) are homophones with 'eyebrows' (meishao 眉梢). Hence, the motifs of magpies on top of prunus branches are symbolic of 'happiness appears in one's face'.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 124
An early 18th century burr walnut table clock with alarmDaniel Quare, London, no.138The inverted bell top case surmounted by a boldly cast brass handle, over a well moulded cornice, and a pair of tall arched silk-backed sound frets to the sides, the front and rear doors set with upper quadrants backed in green silk, sitting on a moulded base and block feet. The signed and numbered 6.25 inch arched gilt brass dial with three subsidiaries, the largest giving the date, framed by a pair of engraved birds within foliate scrolls, flanked by a rise-and-fall regulation dial to the left and strike/silent dial to the right, the foliate and crown-and-sceptre spandrels enclosing the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with lozenge half-quarter marks, the finely matted centre with deeply chamfered mock pendulum aperture, and burnished signature cartouche 138 Dan Quare London, a silvered alarm disc to the centre, under pierced blued steel hands.The twin gut fusee movement united by knopped pillars, the verge escapement with sprung suspension to the light lenticular bob pendulum, rack striking the hours on a bell, and repeating the quarters on a smaller bell via the activation cord to the right hand side, the alarm wound via the cord to the left and sounding via a twin-headed hammer set inside the larger bell.The backplate with a single line border framing a scene of five birds set within symmetrical foliate scrolls centred by an urn and sun mask, signed and numbered in a wheatear engraved oval plaque 138 Dan: Quare London. Ticking, striking, operational alarm and pull quarter striking. Together with two case keys and a crank-winder. 25.5cm wide x 18.5cm deep x 46cm high, (10in wide x 7in deep x 18in high)Footnotes:A handwritten note pasted inside the clock on the seatboard reads; 'I inherited this Clock from my mother, who died in 1918. Having it repaired in 1922 an inscription was discovered written in pencil by my father upon the board to which this paper is attached. He died at the age of 67 in 1901. Charles William English, age 60, London, August 1922.ProvenanceJohn Carlton-Smith, Grosvenor House Antiques Fair, June 1996.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 125
A fine mid 18th century gilt-metal mounted tortoiseshell musical table clock with silver and champlevé enamel decorated dial made for the Turkish marketMarkwick, Markham and Perigal, LondonThe cupola top with red silk-backed lattice-work panels on a circular lower section framed by flaming urn finials, the sides with elaborate cast brass sound frets and open curved scroll mounts to the canted corners, on a moulded base and gilt twin-foliate scroll feet. The back door with full fish-scale gilt brass sound fret backed in red silk.The 4.25 inch arched dial plate with multi-coloured champlevé enamel decoration of flowers, scrolls and leaves mainly in blue and green with gilt and orange highlights, on a hatched silver ground. The 4 inch white enamel dial with Turkish numerals, signed Markwick Markham Perigal London below the pierced and engraved gilt hands, the arch set with twin white enamel subsidiaries for chime/not chime and four-tune selection. The triple barrel movement with knife edge verge escapement striking the hours on a bell and playing one of the 4 tunes on a run of 9 bells and 15 hammers regulated via an external fly, the backplate with floral and fruit basket engraving, above the signature Markwick Markham Perigal London. Ticking, striking and playing. Together with two case keys and a winding key. 28cm wide x 22cm deep x 40cm high, (11in wide x 8 1/2in deep x 15 1/2in high)Footnotes:Accompanied by a description from Stender, Antiquair Uurwerkmaker, July 1988.This firm was initially comprised of James Markwick and Robert Markham. Markwick was born in London around 1662 and was made free of the Clockmakers Company by patrimony in 1692. His father, James Markwick Senior, was a prosperous horologist and his mother, Hannah Gilpin, was the daughter of another prosperous London horologist, Edmund Gilpin, who was also James Markwick Senior's master. About four years after gaining his freedom, Markwick Jr. took over his father's workshop and trade. Around this same time, he appears to have married Catherine Carleton; the couple would go on to have at least 11 children, though only two, Thomas and Catherine seem to have survived childhood. Robert Markham became a member of the Curriers company in 1700, likely having been born around 1680, in London. His father Richard, also a Currier, died in 1715, and left Robert half of all his wealth, which included jewels and seemingly government trade contracts, the other half going to Richard's wife. Robert Markham appears to have entered into partnership with James Markwick Junior around 1725. Robert also married Catherine Markwick, though whether this was before or after 1725 is unknown. On their wedding day, James Markwick apparently gave his daughter and son-in-law £1,000. James Markwick died in 1729, leaving his son-in-law one-third of all his property. Markham continued to advertise as 'Markwick Markham', seemingly throughout his career. He and Catherine had three children, Elizabeth, James, and Anne. When Markham died in 1741, it appears that one of the Markham's continued the business, entering into partnership with Francis Perigal, the name being changed to 'Markwick, Markham, & Perigal'. It is not known which of the Markhams continued the trade, as none are recorded as clockmakers. The partnership with Perigal was dissolved around 1751, and various other partnerships were entered into. 'Markwick' remained in the shop's title until about 1820. The shop ceased trading around 1851, at that point being known as 'Markham Borrell'.Despite the firms many iterations, their main customer base seems to have been for export to the Ottoman Empire. Most of the timepieces known by them feature Turkish numerals, including a lantern clock. This suggests that this connection to the Ottoman Empire began quite early in the partnership, though exactly when remains unknown.Related LiteratureVictoria and Albert Museum (2003) Watch. Available at: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O77566/watch-markwick-markham/watch-markwick--markham/B. Loomes, (2013) Collecting Antique Clocks Markwick Markham. Available at: https://www.brianloomes.com/collecting/markwick/index.htmlThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 126
A fine first half of the 18th century silver-mounted ebony table clock with pull quarter repeatGeorge Graham, London, no.700, circa 1730The 'Phase 3' case surmounted by a tied bud handle on an inverted bell top with fine mouldings and a double concave moulded cornice, each side with tall arched rectangular glazed windows, on a concave moulded base and block feet, the front door with red silk-backed sound fret to the top rail, and twin applied gilt metal escutcheons, the rear door with glazed panel. The brass dial measuring 5.5ins by 6.5ins, (143mm x 165mm) signed Geo: Graham London between the silvered subsidiary dials, the left offering regulation via a rack and pinion system, the right offering the option of strike/silent, each dial set over a cast silver half-spandrel of foliate scrolls, the lower spandrels both double-screwed and depicting a mask and twin scrolls, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with floating lozenge half hour markers, the finely matted centre with chamfered mock pendulum and date apertures (the date with pin-hole adjustment) under pierced blued steel hands.The twin chain fusee movement with pivoted verge escapement, the pendulum with lenticular bob and sprung suspension screwed to a tear-drop shaped cock on the rise and fall arm; the striking train with rack system and Tompion-type quarter repeat mounted on the cut-out frontplate and activated via pull cords to each side of the case engaging with a pair of interlocking double-cocked blued steel levers, the movement securing brackets of a similar form. The backplate plain except for the bold signature across the lower part Geo: Graham London, and the number 700 punched along the bottom edge. Ticking, striking and operational repeat system. Together with two case keys and a crank winding key. 22cm wide x 15cm deep x 37cm high, (8 1/2in wide x 5 1/2in deep x 14 1/2in high)Footnotes:Little is known about the early life of the extraordinary watch and clock maker George Graham (circa 1673-1751). He was probably around fourteen years old when apprenticed to clockmaker Henry Aske in 1688. His indenture records that by then his father, also named George, had died and that his previous home had been Fordlands in Cumberland. In 1696 having gained his freedom, the young George Graham joined the workforce of Thomas Tompion (1639-1713) at the Dial and Three Crowns on the corner of Water Lane and Fleet Street. By 1696 Tompion's business was thriving and produced the finest clocks and watches in a distinctive 'house style', each piece with its own unique number. September 25th, 1704, saw the marriage of George Graham and his master's niece, Elizabeth Tompion, at St. Mary-le-Bow Church.At this time Edward Banger (who had also married into his master's family) was Tompion's business partner and had been so for around three years. But the partnership was ill-fated and ended circa 1708. Whatever the reason behind Banger's sudden fall from grace, it ultimately placed Graham as Tompion's successor. Close to the end of Tompion's life, he elevated George Graham to business partner. During this period, Graham's intellect and interest in astronomy begins to shine through the 'house style', when he produced an accurate three-dimensional mechanical model of the Earth, Moon and Sun. His device became commonly known as the Orrery. After Tompion's death in 1713, Graham continued the business in the same manner as his late partner at the Dial and Three Crowns. In 1720 he moved to premises a little nearer to Fleet Bridge, retaining the sign of the Dial and Three Crowns. The 1720s were a highly significant and productive period for George Graham. In the early years of that decade he served as Master of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers as well as being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. Graham developed the cylinder escapement and first applied it to his watches circa 1726, apparently abandoning use of the verge escapement entirely. Graham did not claim invention of the cylinder escapement. Like the dead-beat escapement in clocks, the cylinder was an improvement of an earlier design.Like his late master, Graham made a number of important astronomical instruments. By applying his skill as a watchmaker to the precise construction of astronomical instruments he was able to create telescopes of unprecedented quality. Two notable examples are the eight-foot mural quadrant made for second Astronomer Royal, Edmond Halley and the twelve-foot zenith sector made for James Bradley. Bradley used his sector to identify two astronomical phenomena: the aberration of light and the subtle wobbling of the Earth on its axis (nutation). His frequent election to the council of the Royal Society gives a good indication to the high regard his contemporaries in the Society had for him.Graham named two of his workmen, Samuel Barkley and Thomas Colley, as executors in his will. He also mentioned that they lived in his house on Fleet Street. Barkley and Colley carried on the business as partners, though Samuel Barkley died soon after in June 1753. It is interesting to note that Thomas Colley named his son, born in 1756, George Graham Colley.We are grateful to Jeremy Evans and Rory McEvoy in their help in compiling this footnote.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 176
A rare mid-18th century Dutch gilt-metal mounted ebonised table clock, with annual calendar, moonphase, pull quarter repeat and Dutch strikingVincent van Amelonsen, AmsterdamThe inverted bell top case surmounted by a moulded cast brass handle between two small acorn finials and framed by four larger finials set within a silk-backed pierced and engraved brass frieze, above the delicately engraved brass side frets, the glazed front and back doors with pierced and engraved quadrants, to a brass-banded base on brass ogee feet.The 6.75 inch arched brass dial with Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the matted centre with chamfered moonphase indicator over the signature arc Vincent van Amelonsen Amsterdam and a personified season sector below, framed by subsidiary dials giving strike/not strike, rise-and-fall regulation, day and month; the date and age of the moon shown in a large subsidiary to the arch containing a mock pendulum aperture, framed by silvered sphinx spandrels. The twin gut fusee movement with verge escapement, striking the Dutch system on the half hour and hour on two bells and a single, pumped hammer; the backplate with elaborate floral engraving, centred by the signature plaque Vincent van Amelonsen Amsterdam. Ticking, striking and repeating. With two case keys and a crank key. 32cm wide x 23cm deep x 53cm high, (12 1/2in wide x 9in deep x 20 1/2in high)Footnotes:Accompanied by an Insurance Valuation from Hubert L.M. van Eijndhoven, The R&H Collection, 's-Hertogenbosch dated October 1994. Further accompanied by detailed written instructions (in Dutch) for the winding up, setting and maintaining of the clock.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 177
A good mid 18th century Dutch miniature walnut longcase clock with moonphase, alarm and calendarN. Weylant, Amsterdam Surmounted by carved giltwood figures of Atlas and two winged heralds on a shaped cresting, above blind frets on brass-mounted Doric columns, the narrow trunk with shaped glazed lenticle, raised on a base with bombé-shaped front corners on bun feet.The 6 inch arched brass dial with rolling moon in the arch giving age and phase of the moon over foliate scroll spandrels and silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with arcaded minute band set with half-quarter marks and meeting-arrowhead half-hour markers, signed around VI N. Waylant Amsterdam, the matted centre with chamfered date aperture at XII, and alarm setting disc, below pierced blued steel hands. The weight driven movement with plates united by four knopped and ringed pillars, anchor escapement and rack striking the Dutch system on two bells and hammers, the alarm sounding on the largest bell via a twin-headed hammer. Ticking and striking with operational alarm. Together with the pendulum. 38cm wide x 23cm deep x 157cm high, (14 1/2in wide x 9in deep x 61 1/2in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 180
A good mid-18th century French ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell wall timepieceJ Baptiste Baillon, Paris, No.4153. Some mounts stamped with the 'C' couronné poinçonThe waisted case surmounted by cupid pondering a sandglass held aloft in his left hand, a starry globe in his right, his dais framed by four mythical creatures over a narrowed trunk with sound frets, the body inlaid all over with cut and engraved brass patterns of well-formed trailing flowers, a pair of roaring dragons flanking a central mount to the base depicting one cherub waking another, raised on elaborate scroll feet on the matching inlaid wall bracket.The 5 inch white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with gilt fleur-de-lys half-hour markers, signed to the centre Js Baptiste Baillon under the finely pierced and engraved gilt brass hands.The rectangular movement of fourteen day duration, the backplate united by four turned and pinned pillars with shaped lower edge, silk suspended pendulum visible through the glazed front, the quarters and hours struck on demand via two hammers and a bell mounted in the caddy. Ticking, repeating. Together with a pendulum, regulation key, winding key and door key. 33cm wide x 17cm deep x 75cm high, (12 1/2in wide x 6 1/2in deep x 29 1/2in high)Footnotes:Accompanied by a full description prepared by Crijns & Stender, Antiquair, Uurwerkmaker & Beedigd Taxateur, dated March 1993.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 181
A good second quarter of the 18th century French ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell wall clockL. Talon, ParisThe case surmounted by a detachable caddy with gilt fleur-de-lys finial on a classical urn with hoof feet, the tete-de-poupee shaped case centred by a Roman style portrait medallion over elaborate scroll mounts to the corners and base, the sides with cut-brass inlaid lozenges, over a tapering wall bracket with cast edge and goats head corner mounts, framing a coloured horn panel and terminating in a floral bud finial. The 6 inch thirteen-piece white enamel Roman dial with engraved outer minute ring and blued steel hands, signed L. Talon AParis. The large rectangular movement united by five pinned tapering pillars, verge escapement with silk suspended pendulum and solid outside countwheel strike on a bell, signed along the lower edge L Talon AParis. 25cm wide x 17cm deep x 79cm high, (9 1/2in wide x 6 1/2in deep x 31in high)Footnotes:LiteratureAccompanied by a photograph and description prepared by Mentink & Roest.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 182
A good early 19th century French gilt and patinated bronze mantel clockLe Comte, ParisDepicting a youth standing with his arms raised supporting the drum shaped case, beads about his neck and a quiver of arrows over his shoulder, his left foot slightly raised at the heel, set on a circular concave socle applied with floral swags and masks within beaded edges, on lion paw feet. The 3.5 inch white enamel dial with minute track, Arabic quarters and Roman hours under delicate leaf-form blued steel hands, signed LeComte a Paria enclosed by a cast and beaded bezel.The movement with circular, flat-bottomed plates, silk suspended pendulum and outside countwheel strike on a bell. Ticking and striking. With the pendulum and a winding key. 43cms (16.5ins) high.Footnotes:Possibly Charles le Compte of Paris, Master in 1785 and working from Quai des Ormes 1789-1820.Comparative LiteratureP. Kjellberg, La Pendule Française, 1997, p.348, fig.A where reference is made to a preparatory drawing for this model signed 'Deverbery et Cie' in 1799.See also the catalogue for the Musée François Duesberg, Mons.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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