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Click here to subscribeA SECOND WAR PERIOD NAVAL AIR FORCE SWORD, 79cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass hilt, the folding side guard stamped with the owner's name K.S.L. Bell, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. Bell was a trained Swordfish pilot who was killed in action during a bombing raid on Maritza aerodrome on Rhodes.
A French 19th Century slate mantel clock the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell, the dial with black Roman numerals and blued-steel trefoil hands, the case with inset malachite panels, with spelter hounds to the sides and surmounted by a spelter highlander figure, height 59cm.
Samuel West, London, a substantial automaton musical bracket clock the eight-day duration, triple-fusee movement with verge escapement, striking the hours on a bell and playing four airs on eight bells, Brittons Strike Home, Miller of Mansfield, From Me to Thee and March in Scipio, the backplate engraved with rococo and floral decoration, with the dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, with two subsidiary dials for Chime/Silent and tune change, the matted centre having a date aperture and a silvered plaque engraved with the maker's name Samuel West, London, with cast-brass gilded spandrels to the four corners, the arch incorporating an automaton picture of a village scene with various moving parts, in an ebonised case with a pagoda pediment surmounted by a flame finial, with gilt-brass mounts and applied gilt decoration, height 90cm, width 45cm.Samuel West is recorded as working at the Royal Exchange, London becoming a Freeman of the Clockmaker's Company in 1766
Joseph Sill, Wigton, an oak longcase clock the thirty-hour duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the eleven-inch square brass dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and signed for the maker J. Sill, Wigton, the dial centre with engraved concentric circles and date aperture, with cast-brass scroll corner spandrels, the flat-top oak case with turned pillars to the hood, a shaped top moulding to the trunk door and standing on bracket feet, height 204cm.Joseph Sill, born 1725, died 1803, is recorded as working in Wigton, Cumberland as both a clockmaker and innkeeper from circa 1729 when he succeeded his father Richard.Reference Brian Loomes Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World Pub. NAG Press 2006
A late-Georgian oak and mahogany moonphase longcase clock having an eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the thirteen-inch break-arch painted dial having black Roman hour numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, strawberry decoration to the four corners, brass hands and a moonphase disc to the arch, the oak case with mahogany crossbanding, a swan-neck pediment, fluted pillars to the hood, canted corners to the trunk and raised panel to the base, height 220cm.
Thomas Cottle, Crewkerne, an oak longcase clock the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the twelve-inch square brass dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman hour numerals and signed at VI o'clock for the maker Thos. Cottle, Crewkern, with the matted centre having a subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and engraved decoration, with cast-brass floral corner spandrels, the oak case with caddy top, turned three-quarter columns to the hood and a double-plinth to the base, height 228cm.Thomas Cottle is recorded as working in Crewkerne, Somerset from at least 1765 until circa 1825 and is known to have looked after various parish church clocks in the area.Reference Thomas Moore The Clockmakers of Somerset Pub. The author 1998.
Thorne, Tiverton an oak longcase clock the thirty-hour duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the eleven-inch square brass dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and maker's name Thorne, Tiverton, with a finely engraved centre and blued-steel single hand, with cast-brass c-scroll corner spandrels, the flat-top oak case with moulded edges to the trunk door and standing on bracket feet, height 204cm.Thorne were a well-known family of Tiverton clockmakers with Simon Thorne, working from circa 1726 in Fore Street, known to have made a number of fine walnut longcase clocks in the tradition of London clocks of the period. Simon died in 1761 and was succeeded by his son Abraham, born 1730, who may well be the maker of this clock.
Josiah Kember, Shaw, an oak longcase clock the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on bell with the twelve-inch square brass dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and makers name Jos. Kember, Shaw, the matted centre with engraved decoration subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with cast-brass urn spandrels to the four corners, the flat-top oak case with three-quarter turned pillars to the hood, height 198cm.Josiah, or Joseph, Kember is recorded as working at Shaw, Berkshire from before 1743 until circa 1777.
William Green, Milton-under-Wychwood, a Quaker oak longcase clock the iron thirty-hour birdcage movement striking the hours on a bell with the eleven-inch square brass dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and maker's name Wm. Green, Milton, with engraved leaf, or frond, decoration to the centre unique to Green, cast-brass floral spandrels to the four corners and blued-steel hands, the flat-to oak case with shaped top to the trunk door and turned three-quarter columns to the hood, height 214cms. William Green of Milton-under-Wychwood born 1722, died circa 1802, is a well-known maker recorded as working in North Oxfordshire having been apprenticed to the prominent Gilkes family of Sibford. As a prominent Quaker, Green hosted monthly preparative meetings for members in his home town and was known to be a trustee in 1773 having arrived from Banbury Monthly Meeting in 1752.Reference Tim Marshall The Quaker Clockmakers of North Oxfordshire, pub. Mayfield Books 2013, with a biography of Green pages 141-153 along with numerous illustrations of examples of his work including his unique leaf, or frond, pattern engraved to the dial centre as noted on this example.
A large collection of '24' mid to late 20th century, predominantly 'advertising' cribbage boards to include; England's Glory matches, Hercules Brown Bread, Wills Pirate Shag, Franklins Cutty Shagg, Black Bell Shag, Will's Woodbines, Will's Soccer Roll & Pigtail, Will's Golden Virginia Tobacco, Players Weights, Wills Woodbines, Golden Virginia, Players Airman cigarettes, Bank's Beers, Mitchells & Butlers, Double Diamond, Blue Bell Tobacco, Marlboro & Malboro Lights, Air Canada, St George Series, Georges Home Brewed.
A collection of five matching antique / early 20th Century Oriental / Chinese / Japanese temple prayer bells of varying sizes with ornate detailed naturalistic patterns & dragons throughout. Bell hangers in the form of a double headed dragon. No clangers present. Largest measures 30cm (height).
A group of four drinking glasses,18th century, comprising a wine glass, with an ogee bowl, over a mixed twist stem, 13.5cm high, a similar example, with a double series opaque twist stem, 14.8cm high, a similar wine glass, with an engraved ogee bowl, 14.8cm high, and another wine glass, with a bell form bowl, over a multi series air twist stem with an upper and medial knop, 16cm high,together with a similar flute,19th/20th century, with a drawn funnel bowl, over a double series opaque twist stem,17.2cm high (5)Condition ReportOgee bowl glasses with very minor frits to the foot rim. Some minor nibbles to the air twist glass bowl and foot which have possibly been polished. Later glass with minor nibbles to the foot and bowl rims.
A red Boulle mantel clock,late 19th century, French, the gilt-metal dial with porcelain insets, the waisted case with applied gilt-bronze mounts, with a two-train movement striking on a bell,21cm wide13cm deep36cm highProvenance: The collection from the estate of the late Roy CarterCondition ReportWith pendulum and key. Movement not tested. Number VII numeral with damage. Lifting and losses to brass inlay.
A French cartel clock,19th century, by Henry-Lepaute Paris, the enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute track and bell strike movement, in a rococo style scrolling case,38cm highCondition ReportLight scratches to surface of glass. Minor chip to one winding hole. The suspension spring/top section where the pendulum attaches is split and as such the pendulum cannot be attached nor the movement tested. It will need the attention of a clock restorer. The pendulum would not hang lower than the case.
A George III mahogany bracket clock, John Gent, London,the arched, silvered dial with a strike/silent dial inscribed 'John Gent, London', the repeating twin fusee movement with an engraved back plate and pendulum, striking on a bell, the bell top case with brass grille' escutcheons' to the door and sides on brass bracket feet,43cm high24cm wideProvenance: The collection from the estate of the late Roy CarterCondition ReportMovement not tested.No key to movement, key to door.Dial tarnished.One foot loose.A piece of veneer to one side detached but present.
A French gilt brass mantel clock,second half 19th century, the waisted case surmounted by a foliate cast, centered by the white enamel convex dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, raised on shaped scroll work feet, the eight day movement striking on a bell, backplate numbered 3855,22cm highCondition ReportVery minor nibbles to enamel dial around winding holes.Minor surface wear to case, minor shell to glass. Regulated by an escapement. Has been running and striking but we cannot guarantee this with continue to be the case due to the nature of the item.
An early 19th century mahogany bracket clock, Denton, Hull,with an arched and painted enamel dial with subsidiary seconds and strike/silent dials, the twin fusee repeating movement striking on a bell, the case with cast gilt bronze mounts and feet, the backplate engraved,38cm high28cm wideSold with Boulton & Cooper, 25 October 2006, £3,300.Provenance: The collection from the estate of the late Roy CarterCondition ReportMissing rear door. Movement not tested. Piece of moulding to base of front door raised. No key. 43.2cm high with handle. Strike is very slow and does not fully reach the bell, it runs for a short period before stopping. The movement will require the attention of a clockmaker. Please see the additional images.
A gilt bronze table clock,late 19th century, French, with a Sevres style porcelain urn, dial and panels, cast with trophies, foliate swags and stiff scrolls, enclosing a French drum movement striking on a bell,25cm wide12cm deep38cm high,on a carved giltwood stand (2)Provenance: The collection from the estate of the late Roy CarterCondition ReportTwo pendulums. Movement not tested. Rear cover missing. Hands are a little bent. Otherwise in good cosmetic condition with light traces of wear.
An eight-day oak long-cased clock by John Heaton of Bierleyearly 19th Century, the silvered arching dial with moon phase, subsidiary seconds dial, and date aperture, the movement striking on a bell52cm wide25cm deep221cm high Condition Reportnot going, gut snapped, would require attentionthe case with knocks, splits and dents, columns with signs of repair, old holes visible in the case, old worm visible to case
A George III eight-day longcase clock movement by John Brice, Sandwich,the 13-inch arched brass dial inscribed above a rocking ship, subsidiary slower/faster and calendar dials, the silvered chapter ring enclosing an engraved centre with a seconds' dial and moonphase, the eight-day movement striking on a bell, 35.5cm wide48cm highProvenance: The collection from the estate of the late Roy CarterCondition ReportCase in very poor order. With fire damage, losses and splits throughout. Case and movement not original. Please see the additional images.
Webster, Cornhill, London,a brass bracket clock dial and movement, the arched brass dial with a strike/silent dial over a silvered chapter ring and name plate, the twin fusee movement with ringed pillars and on engraved backplate striking on a bell,dial 16.7cm diameter24.5cm highProvenance: The collection from the estate of the late Roy CarterCondition ReportAppears clean.Dial re-soldered on to pillars, later bell.No key or pendulum.Movement not tested.
TITANS Featuring XMen, Spiderman, Spiderwoman, Silver Surfer, The Hulk. The Heroic Versions of Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. Published by Paper Tiger. Hardback Book 160 pages. Spine in Good Order. Good Condition. Sold on behalf of Michael Sobell Cancer Charity. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £7.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg which will take approx. 40 books in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99
AN INTERESTING ARCHIVE OF ITEMS RELATING TO HOLLAND & HOLLAND, comprising: a leather bound album entitled 'Engravings', containing various images, prints and photographs of various gun engraving styles and examples for Holland & Holland guns and rifles; a cloth bound album containing prints of animals from Kuhnert paintings, the inner cover with a folder of the original negatives, the fly leaf inscribed 'Malcolm Lyell Copy - Duplicate with Mr Kenneth Preater' and dated 1969; an album labelled 'Gallerie G. Heidelberg' containing various prints of paintings, photographs and line drawings of wildlife, believed used as reference material for gun engravings; together with slip case with a reproduction of Holland & Holland's 1910-12 catalogue and a 1976 dated 'A part of the Holland & Holland Collection with a Brief History of the Company and Notes on Related Subjects' pamphlet, with a further quantity of modern Holland & Holland promotional brochures, including commemorative editions: The 1970 Set of Five The Queens Silver Jubilee Set of Four Guns and the Set of Twenty-Five Magazine Rifles (1977) The Set of Six Wildfowl and Wader Guns (1983) The Broadlands Set of Four Guns (1984) The Sesquicentennial Set of Three guns and the Series of Fifteen Hammer Guns (1985) The Saurian 4 bore Gun (1985) The 28 bore Quail Gun (1986) The Herculean 4 bore Gun (1988) The African Hunter Series - The W.D.M. Bell Rifle (1990) The American Civil War Set of Four Guns (1990) The African Hunter Series - The John Taylor Rifle (1993) The African Hunter Series - The Theodore Roosevelt Rifle (2009) The .375 H&H Magnum Centenary 1912-2012 A Series of Twenty-Five Rifles all contained in a vintage attache case.
A QUANTITY OF ROYAL ALBERT DINNERWARE, comprising two covered tureens, six dinner plates, six side plates, six dishes, two sandwich plates, two tiered cake plate, small teapot and stand, milk jug, and sugar bowl, a box of six coasters, four cups, three saucers, four tea plates, a planter, salt & pepper pots, ornamental bell, hexagonal trinket pot and heart shaped pot of flowers (44) (Condition report: the tea cups have worn gilt around the rim, two saucers are marked as second quality, the planter is marked second quality, plates, dishes and tureens appear unused)
TWO BLACK SLATE AND MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKS, one having an ornate finial, foliate decoration, and black Arabic numerals to dial, standing on two front lion paw feet, and two plain back feet, height 46cm x width 26cm x depth 14.5cm, the other clock having blue Roman numerals on its dial, both movements are stamped Japy Freres, with two pendulums (2 + 2 pendulums) (Condition Report: both require some attention but appear generally ok, the former clock winds and attempts to chime - the hammer does not quite strike the bell, missing the part that the pendulum hangs from, damage to the metal base of finial, no 3047 scratched into the back, the latter clock has been overwound, though chimes when the hands are moved, having a crack to the dial and an area of loss to one top back corner)
A COLLECTION OF ROYAL DOULTON FIGURINES AND OTHER ITEMS, to include nine figurines: Tinkle Bell HN1677, Dinky Do HN1678, Monica HN1467 (tiny chips to rose petals), Valerie HN2107, My First Figurine HN3424 (scratches to skirt), Minuet HN2019, Thinking of You HN3124, Forget-me-not HN3388, and With Love HN3393, together with a small John Barleycorn jug, height 6cm, and a series ware plate D2716 (crazing, scratches and glaze loss to edge) (11) (Condition Report: most pieces appear in good condition, specific obvious damage as stated)
TWO LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY FRENCH COMPTOISE WALL CLOCKS, both with white enamel dials with Roman numerals, striking on a bell, one with embossed brass surround inscribed 'CHEYMOL Freres a St Foy-la-Grande', with a large grid iron pendulum in need of restoration, the other 'Timon Blanchard a Landiras' comes with a pair of weights and a stick pendulum and key, s.d. (2 clocks, key, two weights and two pendulums) (Condition Report: brass frame is thin and slightly bent to upper edges, dial has a few fine hairlines, the other clock has damaged enamel to the dial, grid iron pendulum in need of restoration)
A LATE 19TH CENTURY BLACK SLATE AND GREEN MARBLE INSET CLOCK GARNITURE, the drum shaped clock with enamel chapter ring, Arabic numerals, brocot escapement, bell strike, mercury pendulum visible to the glazed front, brass and bronzed mounts, height 50cm, the pair of garnitures of tazza form on pedestals with column mounts and rectangular plinths (3 + 2 keys) (Condition Report: clock winds, ticks, runs and strikes one hour behind)
ONE BOX OF BOOKS containing approximately sixty-five miscellaneous titles in hardback and paperback formats to include thirty-nine volumes of New Temple Pocket Shakespeare, fifteen editions of Drawings of British Plants, published by G. Bell & Sons Ltd, books on Robert Burns, Children's titles and others
A BOX AND LOOSE BRASSWARES, VASE AND FRAMED PRINT, to include a tall pair of brass vases, height 57.5cm, four brass flying ducks, a pair of square stemmed candlesticks, six brass bell weights, a modern ceramic vase, an unglazed framed print after Frank Salisbury 'The Heart of The Empire, May 6th, 1935', framed size 80cm x 105cm (1 box + loose) (sd)
Set of 5 posters - 4 vintage reproduction posters originally printed in the 1940s and reissued by the British Labour Party for their election campaign in the 1980s and 1original poster. 1. A million new homes thanks to Labour - featuring an illustration of a lady and a little girl smiling at each other seen through the window with a daffodil plant on it. Published by The Labour Party and printed by Bell Press. Very good condition, minor creasing. Country of issue: UK, designer: unknown, size (cm): 60x42, year of printing: 1986; 2. Labour sees that you get these. A fair share at a fair price - featuring a photograph of a hand holding a Ration Book with various food products on the table next to a shopping basket, including bread, milk, sugar, eggs, butter, potatoes, cooking fat and meat. Published by The Labour Party and printed by Bell Press. Very good condition, minor creasing. Country of issue: UK, designer: unknown, size (cm): 60x42, year of printing: 1986; 3. Original poster - Labour Party Young Socialists featuring red and white lettering set over a yellow and red background. The Labour Party Young Socialists or LPYS was the youth section of the Labour Party in Britain from 1965 until 1991. Published by the Labour Party. Printed by CWS Printing Works. Good condition, creasing, small tears. Country of issue: UK, designer: unknown, size (cm): 76x50, year of printing: 1980s; 4. Labour's health service covers everyone. Tories voted against it - featuring an illustration of family members young and old smiling as they look at a little girl, red, black and white lettering set over a yellow background. Published by The Labour Party and printed by Bell Press. Very good condition, minor creasing. Country of issue: UK, designer: unknown, size (cm): 59x42, year of printing: 1986; 5. Family allowances started 6th August 1946 by Labour - featuring a photograph of a mother and a little boy smiling at a child, red lettering over a yellow background. Published by The Labour Party and printed by Bell Press. Very good condition, minor creasing. Country of issue: UK, designer: unknown, size (cm): 59x42, year of printing: 1986.
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