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Lot 258
Bell`s Edition of the Poets of Great Britain 109 vol. engraved portraits additional titles contemporary tree calf spines gilt covers with gilt Greek key pattern border red and green morocco spine labels little rubbed some spine labels missing or chipped 12mo Edinburgh 1777-1799. ***Complete set..
Lot 430
A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCK with a brass dial signed "Major Schofield, Manchester", with subsidiary moon phase dial and date dial, with a silvered chapter ring within gilt spandrels with an eight day two train movement striking on a bell, the flat topped hood with a pierced gallery and brass finial, the trunk with tall door with shaped top flanked by quarter recessed columns, 89" high. See illustration
Lot 431
A GEORGE III PROVINCIAL OAK LONGCASE CLOCK by Oldham, Southam, the case with crossbanded long door and square hood with turned tapering columns surmounted by a blind fret frieze and stepped pediment, the square silvered dial with Roman and Arabic numerals to the chapter ring and date aperture, the thirty hour movement striking on a bell, 69". See illustration
Lot 433
A DUTCH MAHOGANY AND FLORAL MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK, the brass arched dial inscribed "Fromantell and Clark", the case with long door inlaid with ferns, flowers and swags, with an oval neo-classical urn brass lenticle, the hood with square tapering pilasters with gilt brass finials, surmounted by a blind fret frieze and architectural pediment, the brass dial with serpent and mask spandrels, with a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, the matt centre with subsidiary dials for alarm, seconds and date, the two train movement striking on a bell, 95" high. See illustration
Lot 434
A WILLIAM IV OAK AND MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK by D. Herbert, Aberistwith, the case with quarter fluted columns above a hood with turned columns and swan-neck pediment and urn finial, the arched brass dial painted with rural scenes with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture with two train eight day movement striking on a bell, 90". See illustration
Lot 436
AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY CHINOISERIE LACQUERED LONGCASE CLOCK by George Avernell, Farnham, the tall slender case with a black ground decorated with gilt and polychrome chinoiserie scenes and diaper panels, the square hood with turned columns and stepped pediment, with gilt ball finials, the brass arched dial with lion, unicorn and coronet-mounted name tablet flanked by dolphin and scroll spandrels, the silvered dial with Roman and Arabic numerals enclosing a matt centre with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the two train movement striking on a bell, with two brass cased weights 96". See illustration
Lot 300
Bell (William). Narrative of the Entrance of the ‘Conch’ at Port Natal with Troops, to Relieve Captain Smith, when Blockaded by the Boers, in June 1842, by William Bell, who Commanded the ‘Conch’, and Late Port Captain at Port Natal, with an Introduction and Notes, 1st ed., Adams & Co., Durban & P. Davis & Sons, Maritzburg, 1869, 24 pp., a little spotting, orig. printed wrappers, contemp. ownership inscription to upper wrapper, ‘EPT Goldsmith, L/XX Regt. Natal, 22nd Sept.’, covers detached and both with sl. chipped and soiled, slim 12mo. No other copies of this original edition have been traced though a facsimile reprint of 100 copies was published in 1988 by Africana Book Collectors, Pieter Maritzburg. Captain George Durnford was in command of a company of the 27th Foot which went to the assistance of the British garrison besieged by rebellious Dutch trekboers at Port Natal in June 1842. The result of this conflict was the end of the Boer Republic of Natalia and the final annexation by Britain of Natal to the Cape Colony followed in 1844. Edward Primrose Tregurtha Goldsmith (born 1842 in Sutton, Lincolnshire, and died 1901 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire) was created an ensign in the 20th (the East Devonshire) Foot (London Gazette, 11th February 1862). (1)
Lot 63
A French Louis XV style silvered metal mounted cream lacquered mantel clock, circa 1900, the eight-day bell striking movement with platform lever escapement and white enamel Roman numeral dial with retailers signature HOWELL & JAMES LIMITED..., the waisted case with rocaille cast edge mounts to front and on festoon swag applied concave fronted plinth base with scroll feet, 27cm high. Condition Report:** Movement is intact but not currently running as is overwound, however escapement appears free from damage so probably just requires a clean and overhaul. Dial has a series of hairline cracks to the upper numerals of the chaper ring but appears free of chips/losses to enamel. Case has overall wear and crazing to cream lacquer finish with noticeable flaking to carcass joints within the case, the metal mounts are complete but are tarnished and worn. Generally a very decorative clock with an attractive `lived in` feel. Clock does not have a winding key.
Lot 65
A French Regence style gilt metal mounted scarlet boulle mantel clock, late 19th century, the eight-day bell striking movement with white enamel Roman numeral cartouche inset gilt brass dial, the case with fruit filled urn finial to the concave upstand above mask centred shallow arch crest and bead panel beneath dial, on scroll feet, the whole veneered with red shell and brass marquetry, 31cm high. Condition Report:** Movement appears to be in working condition but probably would benefit from a clean and overhaul. Dial has shallow chip to enamel of IIII numeral otherwise is in good original condition. Case has small shell veneer losses to top panel where urn finial is screwed into the case, otherwise is in good original condition with no apparent losses to the marquetry, however the brass is discoloured and there are signs of slight lifting to brass marquetry in places. Clock comes with pendulum and winding key.
Lot 66
A French Jacob Petit Paris porcelain cased mantel clock, late 19th century, the eight-day bell striking movement with white enamel Roman numeral dial signed W. B. PROMOLI, RUE DE BOULOGNE 4, A PARIS to centre, the waisted case with floral spray painted panels on a mid green ground within elaborate rocaille moulded gilt highlighted borders, the underside with underglaze blue J.P. mark, on original matching porcelain plinth, (slight damage to clock case), 44cm high overall. Condition Report:** Movement appears complete and original however would benefit from a clean and overhaul. Ddial appears undamaged but is dirty. The case has a chip/loss to the extreme right hand scroll otherwise is in very good condition with only very light gilt wear, as well as some surface wear to green ground where clock sits in the base. Clock comes with pendulum but no winding key.
Lot 101
A FRENCH ORMOLU & PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK, JAPY FRERES, the 90mm porcelain dial with gilt Roman numerals, a garland of flowers, gilt spandrels on a blue ground and signed "Cresson a Paris, Rodier" the two train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, the case cast with a mask, rams heads and surmounted by two putti, and with porcelain side panels, the base with a circular portrait miniature and applied urns and foliage, 34cms high (with ebonised stand, pendulum & key)
Lot 108
AMANT, PARIS an ormolu mantel clock, the convex enamelled dial with Roman numerals, Arabic five minute intervals, pierced gilt hands and regulator square above XII, the two train movement with large outside countwheel, striking on a bell, the drum case flanked by gladiators, standing among scattered military trophies, the rectangular base pierced with a mask among foliage and flowerheads, 41cms high (with pendulum and key) dial and movement signed (dial damaged but mostly hidden by bezel)
Lot 131
ISAAC GODDARD, LONDON, an eight day longcase clock dial and movement, the 30cm square brass dial with Roman numerals, Arabic five minute intervals, half hour markers, matted centre, subsidiary seconds, ringed date aperture and winding holes, foliage, cherub and crown spandrels, engraved wheat-ear border, the 5 pillar movement with anchor escapement and inside countwheel, striking on a bell
Lot 133
WILLIAM PREDDY, TOTNES, a mahogany longcase clock the 35.5cm painted, broken arch dial with Roman numerals, seconds dial, calendar aperture and signed in the centre "Preddy Totnes" the four pillar movement mounted on a false dial plate with anchor escapement, rack striking on a bell, the case with broken arch pediment, writhen columns, short trunk door flanked by similar columns, panelled plinth and bracket feet, 230cms high (with 3 brass eagle and ball finials, pendulum weights & key)
Lot 134
TYTE, WELLS, a mahogany longcase clock, the 33cms painted broken arch dial signed in the centre "C Tyte Wells" with Roman numerals, seconds dial, calendar aperture, pierced gilt hands, floral spandrels, the arch with figures and a castle beyond, the four pillar movement mounted on a false dial plate, with anchor escapement, rack striking on a bell, the case with broken arch pediment, writhen columns, short trunk door, panelled plinth and bracket feet, 224cms high (with finials, pendulum, weights & key)
Lot 135
GEOe WILLIAMS, AXBRIDGE, a brass 30cm broken arch longcase clock dial with Roman numerals, Arabic five minute intervals, seconds dial, calendar aperture, etched spandrels representing the seasons, Phase of the Moon arch and "High Water at Swansea" the four pillar movement with anchor escapement, rack striking on a bell (defects)
Lot 423
A silver and mother of pearl child`s teether, the bell with standard mark and date letter only; a circular napkin ring, London 1931, engraved `Margaret`; three other small silver items; and a small collection of plated flatware, including: King`s pattern, mainly in card boxes and a King`s pattern pastry server with a silver handle
Lot 385
An oak longcase clock, signed Robert Davey, Hoveton, 18th century, oak case, fretted pediment, arched door with radiating marquetry lunette, herringbone stringing, arched brass dial, rocking ship motif to the lunette, inscribed - "The Royal George", cast spandrels, second dial and date aperture, eight-day movement, striking on a bell, 225cms, (88½").
Lot 75
A collection of various cranberry and other Glasswares, comprising a large cranberry bowled Wine with clear stem and foot; a similar pedestal Bon-Bon Dish; a cranberry octagonal Dish; a cranberry plain cylindrical Tankards; and a further flower painted cranberry small Vase; together with a green glass Table Bell and a further clear glass Pint Tankard etched with foliage
Lot 77
A George II style silver pear-shaped jug, by James Samuel Bell, London 1885, chased and embossed decoration with floral swags, blank cartouche, raised on three scrolled feet with lion masks, leaf-capped scrolled handle, 11cms, (3¼") and an Edwardian pear-shaped cream jug by H.B., Birmingham 1902, cut outlines, raised on three webbed feet, scrolled handle, 9.5cms, (3¾"), (2).
Lot 329
A Minton coloured Parian double salt, modelled with John Bell`s kissing putti entwined between two shells and raised on a base decorated with bulrushes in green and gilt, impressed ermine mark, 2nd half 19th century, 17.5cm. Cf. Richard Dennis, The Parian Phenomenon, p.109 for the shape taken from Minton`s pattern book.
Lot 335
A large Minton Parian model of Una and the Lion, by John Bell, the naked and lonely maiden seated sideways on the back of her faithful companion and holding his mane in one hand, incised ermine mark and date code for 1856, a small chip to Una`s right foot, 38cm. Cf. Richard Dennis, the Parian Phenomenon, p.64. The story of Una and the Lion is taken from Spencer`s 16th century `Faerie Queene`. "The lion would not leave her desolate, but with her went along, as a strong gard of her caste person" [sic].
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