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Lot 180
London. Newton (William), London in the Olden Time, being a Topographical and Historical Memoir of London, Westminster and Southwark, accompanying a Pictorial Map of the City and its Suburbs as they existed in the Reign of Henry VIII, before the Dissolution of Monasteries, published Bell and Daldy, 1855, large folding map, sectionalised and laid on linen, contemporary outline colouring, elaborate strapwork borders, map size 1040 x 1400 mm, bound with 120 pages of descriptive text, contemporary cloth gilt boards, faded and worn, folio (1)
Lot 342
*Bell (Jacob, 1810-1859). Autograph letter signed, 'Jacob Bell', no date, to Sir Thomas, hoping that Sir Thomas might answer a correspondent for him for his next number [of the Pharmaceutical Journal], 'My plan is to give a condensed reply as brief as it can be without being useless', 2 pp. with a further two full-page pen and ink drawings by Bell, the first showing him 'A few days before going to press' behind over-piled desk, the second relaxing at a clear desk 'The day after publication', 8vo Jacob Bell was one of the founders of the Pharmaceutical Society and editor of the Pharmaceutical Journal. He also moved in wide artistic circles and acted as patron, adviser and friend to a network of artists. (1)
Lot 701
MARIE HENRIQUES (1866-1944) DOUBLE PORTRAIT OF NORA BELL AND HER SISTER HENRIETTA WITH THEIR CATS signed, watercolour, 48 x 36cmProvenance: The sitter Nora Bell (Mrs W F Ricardo) and by descent to the present vendor.Nora Bell (1881-1944) and her sister Henrietta (who married Paul de Sauvan d'Aramon, were nieces of the famously eccentric Gordon Bennett, Jr of New York (1841-1918).++In very good unrestored condition with some slight dust and marks, minor peripheral chaffing from the frame and mount. Deframed for the present sale, sold with what is probably the original frame and related framed press cutting
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 956
A GEORGE III EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK, LATE 18TH C the breakarched brass dial with engraved date and false pendulum apertures, inscribed Bowls London, with mask spandrels, STRIKE/SILENT ring to the arch, the twin fusee movement striking on a bell, the case with ogee pediment, brass handle and finials, 43cm h++Overhauled and cleaned with small restoration many years ago
Lot 960
A FRENCH ORMOLU CLOCK IN LOUIS XV STYLE, C1870 the enamelled dial inscribed .... APOINTE PARIS, the bell striking movement with round plate by E GODEAU, 40cm h++Clockcase retaining most of the original gilding but dirty. Mechanism apparently complete with loss of the pendulum, enamel dial in good condition
Lot 964
A FRENCH ORMOLU MANTLE CLOCK, C1870 the bell striking drum cased movement with the figure of a classical young woman holding an open book, the apron inset with Sevres style painted porcelain plaque, 26cm h, on contemporary ebonised wood base++Enamel dial cracked, case retaining virtually all of the original gilding, the porcelain plaque undamaged, the movement complete but lacking pendulum. Ebonised base wormed, the glass dome cracked
Lot 966
A GEORGE III GILT BRASS MOUNTED AND EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK, SPENCER & PERKINS LONDON C1770-80 the shaped and painted, inscribed dial with false pendulum aperture and subsidiary date dial below, the twin fusee movement with anchor escapement and striking on a bell, the shouldered backplate and brackets engraved with foliage, in pagoda topped case with urn finial and pierced rococo mounts, caryatids and side frets on outset scroll feet, 67cm h++Dial paint chipped and yellowed but in good unrestored condition, heavily encrusted with grime and dust, movement complete and in apparently working order
Lot 969
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY AND BRASS INLAID BRACKET CLOCK, LANGFORD BRISTOL, C1830 with engraved and silvered dial, blued steel hands and twin fusee two bell movement with slightly shouldered plates, the case with carved mouldings including pineapple tablet beneath the dial, on bun feet, 44cm h, with a mahogany clock bracket (2)++The clock with some old cosmetic restoration, typical slight loss around the glazed b ack door, movement relatively clean and overhauled some years ago, long in local private ownership
Lot 332
Queen’s Own Royal Staffordshire Yeomanry Officer's bell-top shako plate circa 1838-50. A splendid large die-stamped gilt example. Crowned Maltese cross, the centre of each arm recessed with silver hobnail inserts, mounted with silvered domed disc to laurel wreath centre which bears pierced gilt roped circlet ‘Queens Own Royal Yeomanry’ with Stafford Knot to centre. Two loops to reverse with three pairs of securing wires behind the separate crown. VGC
Lot 333
South Hertfordshire Yeomanry Officer's bell-top shako plate circa 1831 A splendid large die-stamped silver on copper example. Crowned Maltese cross, the centre of each arm recessed, mounted with rich gilt domed disc to roped centre which bears silver hart crossing a ford. Two loops to reverse with two pairs of securing wires behind the crown. Top arm of cross strengthened or reattached many years ago and top pearl absent otherwise VGC.
Lot 650
1819-1829 pattern bell top shako. A good scarce example of black beaver skin with patent leather crown and peak. The shako is with 2 inch gold lace band to the top and 1/2 inch to the base. To either side, a replacement Lion head boss supports replacement gilt chin scales. The interior is with soft leather sweatband and part silk lining to the crown. PLEASE NOTE the shako with age wear, bullion lace toned to near black.
Lot 113
A pair of Chinese 'Dayazhai' style turquoise ground vases19th CenturyOf ovoid form with lion handles, the shoulders draped with chilong, grisaille enamelled with dragons amid flowers and foliage on a tuquoise ground, 25cm high, together with a 'Dayazhai' yellow ground teapot and cover, 19th Century, of bell form and similarly decorated on a yellow ground, 11.5cm high. (3) Conditon Report: Vases: One has a small chip to the underside rim. Both have rubbing to gilt in places. Please refer to images.
Lot 332
An oak and mahogany longcase clock, early 19th century the broken scroll swan neck pediment with eagle and ball and eagle and spine finials over a 13 inch arched enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and marked Carr Alkboro, eight day movement striking on a bell over a short shaped top trunk door and crossbanded base and bracket feet 222cm overall
Lot 394
A large 18th Century French bracket clock, in the manner of Boulle, having tortoise shell and cut brass inlaid decoration with ormolu mounts, the circular enamel Roman numeral dial signed Guiot, Paris, supporting an 8 day movement striking on a bell, raised on scrolled feet, the bracket with mask head mounts and foliate motifs, 88cm high excluding the bracket
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