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Click here to subscribeA mid 19th Century rosewood mantel clock, the 8ins diameter painted metal dial inscribed ""Benson, Ludgate Hill, London"" to the eight day two train fusee movement striking and repeating on a bell, contained in Gothic pattern case inlaid with brass scrollwork and mouldings, on gilt brass ball feet, 19.75ins high (with later finials and handles)
A late 18th Century mahogany bracket clock by Thomas Oliver of London, the whole of small proportions, the plain arched silvered dial with Roman numerals and strike/silent dial to arch to the eight day two train fusee movement striking and repeating on a bell with engraved back plate, contained in mahogany and gilt brass mounted case of arched form with large rectangular pad to top, brass folding handle, arched glazed side panels, on ogee bracket feet, 12.25ins high Note : Thomas Oliver recorded working in New Bond Street, London 1780-1795 and in partnership with Joseph West until 1785
A late 18th/early 19th Century oak longcase clock by Kelvey of Gainsborough, the 12ins arched white painted dial decorated with floral sprays and birds, with subsidiary seconds dial to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in case with three ball finials, scrolled cresting, turned and fluted pillars to hood, the trunk with canted front corners, 86ins high Note : Could be C. Kelvey of Gainsborough, dates unknown
A late 18th Century ""North Country"" mahogany longcase clock by Robert Greaves of Macclesfield, the 14ins arched brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring and dial centre with Roman and Arabic numerals and showing phases of the moon and calendar to arch to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in figured mahogany case with scrolled cresting, blind fret frieze inlaid with oval paterae, turned and fluted columns to hood and with shaped trunk door flanked by fluted quarter columns, on bracket feet, 91ins high Note: Robert Greaves recorded working Macclesfield 1786
A late 18th Century mahogany longcase clock by David Bowen of Swansea, with 12ins arched brass dial (formerly silvered), the arch engraved ""High Water at Swansea Key"" and showing phases of the moon, with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in mahogany case with moulded and dentil cornice, turned and fluted columns to hood with Corinthian capitols, shaped trunk door and with fluted and reeded cant corners, on bracket feet, 83ins high (pendulum damaged) Note : David Bowen recorded working in Swansea as a Clockmaker, died 1791
An unusal 18th Century black japanned longcase clock by Jonathan Baldwin of Feversham, No. 375, the 12ins arched brass dial with pierced gilt brass spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in associated japanned case with turned finials, shaped cresting and split turned columns to hood, the front decorated with leaves, 88ins high (case redecorated at later date) Note: John Baldwin, a very competent maker, thought to have been born in 1677, apprenticed to Stephen Rayner 1691-1698 recorded working in Faversham, Kent until 1739
An oak longcase clock containing an early 18th century movement by George Etherington of London, the 10ins arched brass dial with arch engraved with sunburst and strike/silent lever above chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, the later oak case made by Colonel H.J.W. Barrow, the arched and moulded cresting with three squirrel finials, pierced brass frieze, pierced side panels, split turned columns to hood, the arched trunk door with shaped lentical glass, 79ins high Note : George Etherington recorded as admitted to the Clockmakers company 1684, Master 1709, Died 1729. Engraved brass plaque to inside of case provides full provenance - maker of case and an ancestor of vendor
A rare Marklin gauge 3 clockwork trackside bell. In the style of a light house, painted in leaf green with yellow bands, suspended chrome bell to top with clockwork action. Mounted on a tinplate maroon coloured base with variable extending track for remote control operation. GC for age. See Plate 1
6 various toys. A Marklin Mercedes ‘Silver Arrow’ racing car, Tootsie Toy Cadillac Town Sedan in blue and orange. A 1930’s tinplate clockwork saloon car in blue with white wheels, 2x pre-war Japanese plaster boats. Plus a hand held model railway station bell. QGC-GC some age wear and metal fatigue.
A rare early cast lead Edwardian style fire hose reel engine by Ernst Plank. An open fire engine in red with seats and real, bell, lights and steering wheel painted in gold. With starting handle, black running boards, artillery style wheels with grey tyres. GC for age, minor/some paint loss. See Plate 3
2 boxed sets of George Doswell white metal model figures. Boy Scouts, comprising 5 scouts – Scouter, a trek cart with logs and camp accessories. Plus a Girl Guides set comprising 4 Guides, Leader, trek cart and camp accessories, plus a small dog. Plus 2 bell tents, small bivi tent, 2 tin bell tents with bases and a smaller example. All boxed. Contents GC-Mint.
2 CJB 54mm white metal models. A 1920’s Morris Commercial Van. In light grey ‘A.F.S. London’ (Auxillery Fire Service) livery. Probably representing a requisitioned civilian vehicle for use in the London Blitz. Complete with driver and passenger, klaxon and bell. Plus a 1939 430-500 gpm Scammell Fire Pump Trailer. Also in grey livery, complete with taps, hoses and 2 firemen. Boxed, both Mint. Paperwork with pump. See Plate 4 Made by specialist model maker Colin J. Burkill of Hull. For more information see Toys & Models Auction T195 (November 2013).
Ten Pairs of Provincial Silver Sugar Tongs Comprising: Alexander Henderson, Edinburgh 1810; James Bell, Newcastle 1822; G.W, Glasgow 1834; Joseph Goss, Exeter 1840; David McDonald, Glasgow 1830; Joshua Buckton, Dublin 1825; James Barber & William Whitwell, York 1812; Robert, James & Josiah Williams, Exeter 1850; John Wright, Newcastle 1853; R Olver, Exeter 1826, 13oz 5dwt gross (10) Overall fairly good - no obvious major faults
[NATURAL HISTORY]. GARDENING Lowe, E.J. A Natural History of British Grasses, Bell and Daldy, London, 1871, blind-stamped green cloth gilt, paper-protected colour plate illustrations, quarto; Loudon, J.C. An Encyclopaedia of Gardening, third edition, for Longman et al., London, 1825, marbled boards, illustrations, quarto (ex library; binding defective); and assorted other works and part works. Note: This lot sold with all faults, not subject to return.
Glenfiddich Eight year old Scotch malt Whisky 1 litre, 40% volume, two bottles of William Grant`s Finest Scotch Whisky, 1 litre, 40% volume, one tubed, three bottles of Whyte & Mackay, `Glasgow Special` Blended Scotch Whisky, 1 litre, 40% volume, three bottles of Bell`s Blended Scotch Whisky, 1 litre, 40% volume (9)
A 19th Century (probably French) brass cased four glass mantle clock the case with two single doors, four reeded columns on plinth base. The circular white enamel chapter ring with black Roman numerals, the recessed central section with two winding apertures and visible escapement. The movement striking on a bell with solid brass pendulum. The backplate stamped H. P. & Co., with serial numbers 2606 and 23627, 31cm high x 18cm x 13.5cm
A 19th Century Swiss musical box, the ten air movement with bells in vue, housed in a later or much restored mahogany and inlaid case, 43.5 cm wide CONDITION REPORTS Exterior appears to have been refurbished and possibly re-finished, exterior with various knocks and scuffs, interior has been re-painted black, interior generally with dirt, grease and tarnish, the music box does play a tune, and the bells do ring, however it is not known whether or not it is in full working order, butterfly and bell decoration may also have been re-painted, printed paper to interior of lid with various tears and losses, and with drawing pins.
A 19th Century mahogany cased longcase clock, the plain top with moulded edge over an arched glazed door and plain trunk with quartered side pilasters on a plain base, the eight day movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, with painted arched dial, the chapter ring with Roman numerals enclosing a subsidiary seconds dial and date dial inscribed "Wm Hewson Lincoln" (1828-61), 211 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Comments regarding the dial/movement only: Dial feet bent; holes in movement have been enlarged - indicating a possible marriage.
An early 18th Century walnut cased longcase clock, the arched hood with blind fretwork frieze above an arched glazed panelled door flanked by turned tapering brass capped pilasters, the main body with arched panelled door and feather banding on similarly decorated base with plain plinth, the arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring, Arabic and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture on a matted ground within mask head and applied floral scrolling spandrels, to the arched strike/silent dial with applied dolphin and floral scroll decoration to an eight day striking movement on a bell, inscribed "John Ellicot, London", 244 cm high. CONDITION REPORTS Hands with some mis-shaping and scratching. Not known whether movement is in working order. Case with new mouldings to base and door, various areas of patched in veneer, movement appears to be OK but strike silent has been altered, brass cased weights, case with general wear and scuffs, numerous areas of age splits and cracks to the veneers (probably due to movement in carcass and to ageing/drying) including a lot of splits around the base, to door, sides, etc. Several areas of moulding missing and several areas of moulding warped and/or lifting, some areas of veneer missing. Some losses to the carcass to rear. Various cracks, splits and losses to the carved frieze to the hood and some sections of moulding missing. Some wear and scuffs to dial with scratches and tarnish. This lot is from a private vendor and was inherited from grandparents as a family piece by the current vendor. Ellicot is spelt with one t on the inscription to the dial.
A George III mahogany longcase clock, the arched moulded cornice with central vacant cartouche, glazed door flanked by fluted pilasters to a shaped trunk door flanked by three quarter pilaster columns to a fielded panelled base on ogee bracket feet, the arched dial with silvered chapter ring, Arabic and Roman numerals, engraved matted centre with secondary dial to the arch and moon phase inscribed "James Foster, Sutton" to an eight day striking movement on a bell, 242 cm high (case very damaged and with losses throughout - for restoration) CONDITION REPORTS Case very damaged throughout and with losses - for restoration. Clock is broken into numerous pieces and currently some parts of it are propped up in order to give an idea of its appearance. There are some parts of the clock case and hood missing. Wear, scuffs, knocks and chips, damage and losses. Door with cracks and losses. Large areas of moulding missing, and various sections missing. Splits and breaks. Bracket foot base with chips and losses and, as with the rest of the clock, it is broken, cracked and separated at joins. Cracks and various age cracks throughout including to pilasters. Some old worm holes. Some chips and losses and sections missing. Some dirt and mould to surfaces. Mould to interior., and lock appears to be missing. Some losses to mouldings. Moon face with quite a lot of scuffs, scratches and losses to decoration. Dial generally with quite heavy wear, scuffs, scratches and tarnish. Pendulum with rusting and tarnish and fitments loose. Weights appear to have repairs / . additional areas of metal added. No etched glass panels. Arched top (not swan neck pediment) and one side of top (arched) section appears to be missing. The two tall fluted pilasters which would fit either side of the door are present, but some sections (eg capitals) appear to be missing. Please see photos. There is no provenance available with this lot.
A 19th century French mantel clock, fitted an eight day movement striking on a bell, in a gilt brass case with Sevres style porcelain panels, 34 cm high See illustration Condition report Report by RB Case is gilt brass, there is one swag detached from the right hand side, otherwise generally good, porcelain panels good, no back plate (probably never was), very dusty, from a local private client.
Streeter (Edwin W.) PEARLS AND PEARLING LIFE. 8vo ( 220 x 140 mm) xvi, 330 pages, 9 plates – 6 beautiful chromothographs of pearls (lacks the frontispiece of Opening Oyster-Shells collected by the Pearling FleetÂ…on board Mr Streeter’s Schooner the “Sree Pas-Sair”), folding map (Chart of the Principal Pearling Regions), full tree calf neatly rebacked preserving the original gilt decorated back strip, marbled endpaper and edges, book plate on the front free endpaper, contents bright. London George Bell & Sons 1886
Atkinson (B.) et al ROBERT HODGINS Contributors include Brenda Atkinson, Rayda Becker, Ivor Powell, Kendell Geers & Michael Godby. Brenda Atkinson also interviews Robert Hodgins as well as two of his colleagues, William Kentridge & Deborah Bell. 143 pages, soft cover with dust jacket, colour illustrations. Excellent, As New condition. Fine Cape Town Tafelberg 2002
Bell, N. Heroes Of Discovery In South Africa 8vo With sixty illustrations, and thirteen chapters ranging from the discovery of the Cape, to the travels of Vaillant, Sparrman, Barrow, Moffat`s work in Namaqaland, Livingstone`s early discoveries, Galton and Andersson in South-West Africa, Burton, Speke, Grant, and the discoveries of Lakes Tanganyika and Albert N`Yanza, Karl Mauch, Western Equatorial Africa and its explorers, Livingstone`s last journey and death, Cameron`s journey across Africa, Stanley`s journey from sea to sea, The Age of Gold, Rhodes, the Boer Revolt, etc.. Condition: pictorial blue boards in good condition, corners bumped, spine worn with fraying at ends, f.f.e.p. missing (hinge cracked),binding tender and cracked in at least two places, some extinct worm-holes on bottom hinge (inner and outer), 418pp., plus 16pp. adverts. good London Walter Scott n.d. (1899)
Lye, William F (editor); with contemporary illustrations by Charles Davidson Bell Andrew Smith`s Journal of his expedition into the interior of South Africa 1834-1836 . . . 280 x 210 ` . . . An authentic narrative of travels and discoveries, the manners and customs of the Native tribes, and the physical nature of the country` Although Smith`s Diary, covering the period August 1834 to January 1836, was published (by the Van Riebeeck Society) in 1939-1940, and his Report (a `brief narrative summary`) was published in Cape Town (by the South African Literary and Scientific Institution, which planned and organised the expedition, under the directorship of Smith) in the year it was written (1836), this magnificent present volume, edited and with an introduction and notes by William F Lye (then professor of history at Utah State University), is based not only on this material but also Smith`s later and formerly unpublished Journal, compiled and written between 1835 and 1838. The dustjacket is rubbed and chipped head and foot, with several tears of less than 5 mm at three of the four flap folds and the top of the spine. The brick-red cloth-boards, gilt to the front and spine, the binding, the unmarked endpapers (bookseller sticker to the front paste-down), the xii + 323 pp b/w illustrated text (including the map of the expedition), notes and index + 16 pp of inserted colour illustrations are all in near-fine condition, making this a collectable copy. Very Good Cape Town A A Balkema for the South African Museum 1975
19th Century French ebonised cased mantel clock, the case of rectangular stepped form with applied ormolu wreath and foliate mount, off-white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, brass movement striking on a bell, 36cm high Condition Report: Case - Block feet are old replacements, finial to top is a probable replacement. Dial - some restoration at edge between 5 and 6, various hairlines around other areas of rim - This is a cosmetic report only we do not comment on the workings of clocks -**
19th Century French marquetry inlaid rosewood cased portico clock, the silvered dial signed Rollin Paris and having Roman numerals within a cast brass surround, conforming brass and steel grid-iron pendulum, brass movement striking on a bell, 45.75cm high Condition Report: Case - both left and right edges of pediment are bruised and chipped and with some filler to right hand side, similar bruising and old filled worm holes to edges of base, both sides have blistered and split veneers - This is a cosmetic report only we do n
19th Century French inlaid rosewood and beech cased portico clock, the white enamel dial set within a cast brass frame and having Roman numerals, conforming cast brass grid-iron pendulum, brass movement striking on a bell, 45.5cm high Condition Report: Case - chip to upper right of pediment, similar chip to lower right of plinth, a little rough around the whole of the extreme lower edge of the plinth where there would most probably have been a piece of thin moulding, probably originally had brass feet.
19th Century Continental porcelain figural cased mantel clock, probably Wallendorf, decorated with four putti, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and retailers mark for Nathan & Co, French brass movement striking on a bell, 39.5cm high Condition Report: Case - reclining cherub has two fingers missing from left hand, left side cherub has one finger missing from right hand, right side cherub has one finger missing from each hand, some flowers and leaves have chips - most of which are relatively superficial
19th Century French ormolu cased mantel clock by Vincent et Cie and retailed by Howell, James & Co having Sevres type porcelain panels and dial with foliate and classical decoration, the case surmounted with an urn shaped pediment, dial with Roman numerals, brass movement striking on a bell, 51.5cm high Condition Report: We do not comment on the workings of clocks -** General condition consistent with age
Late 19th/early 20th Century French brass framed oval cased four glass mantel clock by Henry Marc of Paris, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and visible anchor escapement, mercury pendulum, brass movement striking on a bell, 35.75cm high Condition Report: Case - brass is/was gilded and lacquered so is therefore rather stained and rubbed. Dial - 2cm hairline crack at edge between 5 and 6 - This is a cosmetic report only we do not comment on the workings of clocks -** General condition consistent with age
Nine graduated 19th Century English hand bells, eight being probably early Whitechapel using Robert Wells patterns, the F by James Shaw of Bradford, all with typical leather hand straps Condition Report: The leather straps and caps are all a little dry, the bell marked A is missing one string - ** General condition consistent with age
A LATE GEORGE III OAK, CROSS BANDED AND LINE-INLAID LONGCASE CLOCK, the eight day, four pillar movement with outside count wheel, striking on a bell, the brass arch top dial with silvered chapter ring, Arabic and Roman numerals, the sandground centre with secondary seconds dial and calendar aperture, the arch with a convex silver boss inscribed, W.Webb, Wellington, further decorated with cast dolphin and cherub mask spandrels, the glazed hood flanked by turned pillars, the caddy top with brass finials and reverse-painted glass panel, the trunk with shaped panel door, brass lockplate, moulded box base, 224cm high. See illustration
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU AND ROSE POMPADOUR PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK BY GAY VICARINO & CO OF PARIS, the rectangular case surmounted with doves, trophies and wreath, within an acanthus leaf border, the dial and panels painted with cherub, Venus and Cupid, and ribbon-tied garlands and trophies, twin lion mask and ring handles to the sides, on a laurel leaf base raised on a plinth cast with panels of vitruvian scrolls and on toupie feet; the pendulum movement striking the hour and half hour on a bell, stamped to the movement G.V and to the movement and case No. 13815, complete with a velvet lined giltwood stand, clock 29cm high, overall 32.5cm high. See illustration
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