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Lot 94
A Georgian and later ebonised bracket clock with inverted bell top and carrying handle, the brass dial with crown and sceptre spandrels, Roman and Arabic chapter ring with matted centre, mock pendulum aperture and date aperture, signed on a plate behind the mock pendulum Matthieu Le Roy, London, the back plate of the movement with engraved scrolling acanthus leaf decoration overall (the movement with later additions and alterations), 16 1/2" high overall with handle up x 10 1/4" wide.
Lot 291
An 18th Century wine glass, the trumpet shaped bowl engraved with trailing, fruiting vine, on knop stem and circular foot, 6 1/2" high, together with a 19th Century ale glass with trumpet bowl on double knop stem and circular foot, 7" high and a 19th Century bell shaped vase wheel cut with a castle ruin and palm trees, on plain stem and etched circular foot, 5" high (3)
Lot 310
A pair of 19th Century goblets, the bowls part cut and on waisted faceted knop stem and circular star cut foot, 8" high, another goblet with semi fluted bowl on plain step and circular star cut foot, 5 3/4" high and one with a bell shaped bowl part etched in gothic window style on faceted knop stem with star cut foot, 7" high (4)
Lot 30
Izenour (George C.) Theater Design 1977; Theater Technology 1988 § Hardin (Terri) Theatres & Opera Houses: Masterpieces of Architecture New York 1999 § Zinkeisen (Doris) Designing for the Stage London & New York 1945 § Bell (Stanley) and others. Essentials of Stage Planning 1949 § Southern (Richard) Proscenium and Sight-Lines 1939 § Rees (Terence) Theatre Lighting in the Age of Gas 1978 illustrations original cloth or boards dust-jacket; and c.20 others on theatre and stage design v.s.(c.25)
Lot 1514
A gentleman`s steel cased Hamilton self winding, wristwatch on a steel bracelet, a gentleman`s steel Seiko Bell-Matic bracelet wristwatch, a gentleman`s Seiko Automatic wristwatch, on an expanding metal bracelet, a gentleman`s Excalibur Quartz wristwatch on an expanding metal bracelet, a gentleman`s Ronson Quartz wristwatch and a gentleman`s Movado Quartz bracelet wristwatch.
Lot 1818
A German four light antler and bronze chandelier by Erika Juckoff, late 19th century/early 20th century, suspended by four chains linked by four antler branches with bell lights and with a central figure of a naked huntress with a bow, on a tapering base cast with acorns and oak leaves, the base inscribed `Erika Juckoff - Schicopau`, 99 cm high, 157.5 cm diameter.
Lot 625
French Louis XV style mantel clock , circa 1860, the tortoiseshell effect case applied with brass leaf scrolls, the white enamel Roman dial (chipped), twin barrel movement with Brocot suspension, external countwheel striking the half on a bell, the back plate and dial signed Hy Marc a Paris . Height 24cm.
Lot 628
Mahogany Georgian style musical bracket clock , late 19th century, silvered Roman dial with C-S at XII and 8-4 at III, triple barrel movement striking the quarter either on an eight bell carrilon or four Westinster coils, and the hour on a coil, unsigned backplate with pendulum clamp, in an arched case with square section bell top, brass line inlay, fluted quarter columns on brass bun feet. Height 65cm.
Lot 639
Oak longcased clock, painted square dial, shell spandrels, date aperture, signed W Edwards, Bishops Castle, single train movement striking the hour, in a bell topped hood with blind fret frieze and plain columns, on slender trunk and set out plinth. Height 220cm (weight, pendulum; ticks and strikes)
Lot 139
Mixed Diecast, including boxed Corgi `Roger Clark`s` Ford Capri No.303, boxed Corgi Mercedes-Benz 240D Taxi No.411, boxed Dinky Galactic War Chariot No.361, boxed Dinky Bell Police Helicopter No.732, boxed Tekno wagon, boxed Matchbox Passenger Coach & Horses, Matchbox Detroit Chevy, four empty Dinky boxes - 531, 564, 225 & 404 and 1980`s Corgi commercials in damaged boxes. (2)
Lot 31
A small French Louis XVI style gilt brass sculptural mantel clock Retailed by Mappin and Webb, circa 1900 The eight-day bell striking movement stamped with VINCENTI trademark medallion to backplate and with circular white enamel Arabic numeral dial indistinctly signed MAPPIN & WEBB, the rectangular case with surmount modelled as cupid above husk applied crest and pierced oval side frets, on stepped inverted breakfront marble base applied with tied cornucopaie and rosettes to apron and with urn finials to rear angles, on cast toupe feet, 26cm high.
Lot 32
A French Louis XVI style porcelain inset gilt brass mantel clock Unsigned, late 19th century The eight-day bell striking movement with maroon ground Roman numeral cartouche dial centred with scene a bluetit attending its nest, the break-arch case with ring handles to the urn surmount above leaf cast mouldings and foliate scroll applied mounts to side, the front with panel decorated with a courting couple flanked by further gilt decorated maroon panels to pilaster uprights, the plinth base with repeating leaf cast mouldings and shield shaped portrait panel of a gentleman to apron, on turned feet (damage to urn surmount, some general wear), 47cm high.
Lot 35
A William IV mahogany dial clock Richard Widenham, London, circa 1835 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement and border engraved decoration to the shaped backplate, the 14 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial signed WIDENHAM, 13 Lombard St., LONDON to centre within cast brass bezel to the cylindrical case with brass grille inset curved side doors and pendulum adjustment flap to base, the rear with further door for movement access, (some damage and wear), diameter 43cm (17ins). THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Richard Widenham is recorded in Brittens, F.J. Old Clocks & Watches and Their Makers as working from 13 Lombard Street circa 1835.
Lot 37
A Victorian brass skeleton timepiece Unsigned, mid 19th century The single fusee movement with anchor escapement within scroll-shaped pierced plates united by five turned pillars, with pierced Roman numeral chapter ring and on four brass bell-shaped supports, 30cm (12ins) high, on ovoid stepped red velvet lined mahogany base with brass bun feet and glass dome, approximately 39cm (15.5ins) high overall. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
Lot 38
A William IV brass mounted ebonised bracket clock Arnold & Dent, London, circa 1835 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement and signed Arnold & Dent, Strand, London to backplate, the unusual wavy outline 6 inch arched silvered brass Roman numeral dial with repeat signature and numbered 432 to lower margin, the case with raised bell-top upstand to the break-arch cornice with brass urn finials above shaped brass fillet inset front door flanked by gilt foliate trail applied canted angles, the sides flaring towards the base and applied with ring handles above cast brass frets, on moulded base applied with repeating rosette decorated gilt moulding and substantial relief cast ball feet, 49cm (19.5ins) high. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. The partnership between the celebrated clock and chronometer makers John Roger Arnold and Edward Dent was formed on 30th September 1830. The partnership benefited both parties as it allowed Arnold to concentrate on development work and provided Dent with the opportunity to raise his profile and broaden the scope of his work. Throughout the 1830`s the partnership built a reputation for producing clocks watches and marine chronometers of the highest quality. In 1837 they were granted the Royal Warrant, however by 1838 tensions between Arnold and Dent had begun to develop resulting in the partnership being dissolved in 1840.
Lot 40
A fine and rare George III black japanned tavern clock Joseph Gurney, Bristol, circa 1790 The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with five-wheel trains and 25 inch circular cream painted Arabic numeral dial with pierced brass hands, shuttered winding holes and minute outer track within moulded surround, applied to slender drop trunk-case signed in gilt Jos:h. Guerney, BRISTOL between foliate decorated fretwork ears beneath dial, with concave-topped trunk door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with figural chinoiserie landscape above canted ogee and cavetto moulded base with further gilt decoration, the sides painted with flowering foliage within line-edged panels, with original oval weights and pendulum, 148cm (4ft 10ins) high overall. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Joseph Gurney is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as working from 6 Bridge Street and Corn Street, Bristol 1783-98. Two train tavern clocks are very rare and the current example appears to have survived in relatively original condition retaining its original finish to the case. A tavern timepiece by Gurney is in the Bristol City Museum collection.
Lot 41
A George II mahogany bracket clock Joseph Smith, Bristol, circa 1750 The six pillar twin fusee movement with trip hour repeat and foliate engraved backplate incorporating signature Joseph Smith, BRISTOL to an elaborate scroll decorated cartouche, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture, finely worked false bob aperture and silvered plaque with repeat signature to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and rocaille cast spandrels to angles, the arch with Strike/Silent dial flanked by conforming mounts, the bell top case with brass carrying handle above arched side windows and caddy moulded angles, on moulded base with block feet, 46cm (18ins) high excluding handle. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Joseph Smith is recorded in Moore A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as working from several addresses in Bristol 1725-1775. He is generally considered a fine and diverse maker with known examples ranging from eight day longcase clocks with tidal dials to watches with champleve dials. Other bracket clocks by him include a very rare miniature walnut case bracket clock with verge escapement and 4 inch arched dial (private collection) and a fine brass mounted quarter chiming bracket clock with moonphase (illustrated in Barder, R.C. Georgian Bracket Clocks page 112). The current lot with its six movement pillars, exquisite engraved backplate and finely worked dial demonstrates Joseph Smith`s high quality approach.
Lot 42
A George II eight-day longcase clock movement and dial with moonphase Benjamin Stretch, Bristol circa 1740 The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with 13 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture, subsidiary seconds dial and applied plaque signed Benj: Stretch, Bristol to the matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles, the arch with rolling moonphase calibrated with age of the moon within foliate scroll engraved border to outer margin and with naive country house decorated lunettes, 47cm (18ins) high to top of arch. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Benjamin Stretch is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL as working from St. Ewens, Bristol 1723-64. Although he probably worked alongside his father John it is likely that he signed clocks with his own name once he became a Burgess of the city on payment of a fine in 1723.
Lot 43
A walnut eight-day longcase clock William Bullock, Bath circa 1800, the case mid 18th century The four pillar rack and bell striking movement (the bell cast HALE BRISTOL 18) with 12 inch white painted Roman numeral break-arch dial with arched calendar aperture, subsidiary seconds dial and signed W. Bullock, BATH to centre within chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and floral painted spandrels to angles, the arch with STRIKE/SILENT dial flanked by gilt scroll decorated infill, now in a walnut case with break-arch pediment and frieze above integral columns and break-arch side windows to hood, with herringbone banded quarter veneered break-arch trunk door and on conforming raised-panel fronted plinth base with later shallow skirt, 224cm (7ft 4ins) high. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
Lot 44
A George II ebonised table timepiece with pull quarter repeat Edward Cockey, Warminster, circa 1730 The five finned pillar movement with verge escapement and silent pull-quarter repeat sounding the quarters on two small bells and the hour on a larger bell operated via a double groove pulley (to allow repeat cords on both sides) mounted on the foliate scroll engraved backplate, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with Ho-Ho bird and floral basket engraved decoration to calendar and false bob apertures and ringed winding holes (one false) to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fluer-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles with Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels beneath arch with silvered boss signed in Gothic script Edw. Cockey, Warminster flanked by conforming cast mounts, the inverted bell top case with hinged tied floral bud cast brass carrying handle above foliate pierced frets to upper quadrants of the front door and break-arch beneath shaped glazed apertures to sides, the rear door with rectangular glazed panel beneath lunette, on moulded base with small block feet, 41cm (16ins) high excluding handle. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Provenance: The property of a private collector. Edward Cockey senior, born in 1669, was the son of Lewis Cockey (a bellfounder and clockmaker working in Warminster) from whom it is believed he subsequently learned the trade. Edward was clearly a talented and well connected clockmaker who in 1707 made an extremely complicated astronomical clock for Lord Weymouth for the Great Hall of Longleat. Weymouth is thought to have subsequently commissioned Cockey to make another, very similar example, as a gift to Queen Anne for her drawing Room at St James Palace (now residing at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich). Edward Cockey junior was born in 1701 and although initially thought to have followed in his fathers footsteps apparently chose to become a wine merchant instead. There is a record of the death of an Edward Cockey, clockmaker, in 1768 which probably relates to Edward Junior. The current lot is one of probably less than half a dozen surviving table clocks by Edward Cockey. The movement is noteworthy in that it incorporates a repeat mechanism which was originally devised by Joseph Knibb to enable a clock to sound the hours and quarters only on demand by pulling one of the lines exiting from the case. In this form the repeat mechanism has to power both hour and quarter striking mechanisms rather than just the quarters before tripping the hour strike train (for striking table clocks). This type of repeating mechanism is often called a `silent pull` and is thought to have been intended for clocks destined for use in the bedchamber, suggesting that current lot would have probably been supplied to a very wealthy individual who could afford to have a clock made primarily for bedroom use. The case is interesting in that the carcass of the caddy is dovetailed into the structure of the case in order to remove the possibility of the caddy coming adrift whilst being transported by the handle.
Lot 45
A fine William IV brass inlaid goncalo alves bracket clock with centre seconds John Cross, Trowbridge, circa 1830 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with deadbeat escapement and decorative border engraved backplate fixed into the case with conforming securing brackets, the 9 inch single sheet circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Jn`o Crofs, TROWBRIDGE to centre and with Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track, the arched case with substantial brass pineapple finial and plinth applied to the shallow caddy upstand above contra-parti brass and ebony foliate marquetry arched border enclosing brass bezel with generous convex glass for the dial and recessed apron panel further decorated with heraldic design incorporating stags and foliate trails within bead moulded border, the sides veneered in decorative bands with brass ring handles above Gothic arch sound frets, on moulded base with brass ball feet, 61cm (2ft) high, with wall bracket decorated in premier-parti with foliate designs to frieze above brass inlaid scroll support with spade terminal, 88cm (2ft 11ins) high overall. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Provenance: Purchased by M.W. Allday Esq. of `The Shrubbery`, Hartlebury, Worcestershire from Peter Dryden Ltd. Antiques & Works of Art, Ferndown, Dorset, 11th March 1968, thence by descent to the current owner. John Cross is recorded in Loomes, Brian, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World Volume 2 as working in Trowbridge circa 1830. An apparently identical premier-parti version of the case housing the current lot is illustrated in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 on page 299 enclosing a movement by Thomas Noble of Bath who worked 1829-50.
Lot 49
A mahogany small eight-day longcase clock Geoffrey Bell, Arlesford, dated 1974 The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with 9 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to the narrow outer track, the angles with festoon cast foliate spandrels beneath arch with silvered Signature boss Geoffrey Bell, Arlesford Fecit, 1974 flanked by conforming mounts, the break-arch case with small concave sided upstand and canted angles to hood above slender break-arch line edged trunk door and conforming raised panel fronted plinth base with double skirt,196cm (6ft 5ins) high. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
Lot 51
A Regency mahogany eight-day longcase clock Jullion, Brentford, early 19th century The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral circular dial with calendar aperture beneath signature JULLION BRENTFORD to centre and Arabic five minutes to outer track, the case with wavy edge crest to the break-arch pediment above cast brass circular bezel with ebony line infill to lower quadrants flanked by applied split pilasters to hood and circular sound frets to sides, the trunk with break-arch door above shaped-panel decorated plinth base with skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between, 206cm (6ft 9ins) high. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Probably by Jullian, John and Son, who are recorded in Baillie, G.H.Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in New Brentford from 1762.
Lot 53
A George III mahogany bracket clock Francis Holland, London for W. Hargraves, Bentham, circa 1805 The five pillar twin chain-fusee bell striking movement with half-deadbeat escapement and signed Francis Holland, LONDON within swag draped oval reserve to upper half of the foliate engraved backplate, the large lenticular-bob pendulum engraved with a bird within conforming arcaded border, the 7 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral break-arch dial inscribed W: Hargraves BENTHAM to centre, with brass third hand for the sweep calendar inner track, the narrow outer track divided for minutes, the arch with STRIKE/SILENT dial, in a break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle above brass fishscale break-arch sound frets to sides, on moulded base with brass ogee bracket feet, 41cm (16ins) high excluding handle. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Provenance: property of a gentleman, purchased in Arlesford, Hampshire approximately forty five years ago. Francis Holland is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1802-8. This clock was probably supplied to W. Hargraves of Bentham for retail. Although W. Hargraves appears to be unrecorded working from Bentham at this time he is probably related to one or more of the several makers with the same surname recorded working from locations nearby throughout the 19th century.
Lot 54
A Victorian mahogany bracket clock Drescher & Co., Hull, mid 19th century The four pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement and shouldered plates, the 8 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial signed DRESCHER, & Co., HULL to centre, the case with scroll carved crest fronting the shaped pediment above bevel-glazed rectangular side windows and cast brass bezel with further foliate carved decoration to apron, on moulded plinth base with compressed bun feet, 45cm (15ins) high. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Two makers with the surname Drescher (John and Pius) are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World Volume 2 as working in Hull up to 1858, this clock may be by either of these makers successors.
Lot 55
An inlaid oak thirty-hour longcase clock with Adam and Eve automaton Richard Blakeborough, Otley, early 19th century The plated countwheel bell striking movement with 14 inch white painted Roman numeral break-arch dial with arched calendar aperture and signed R. Blakeborough, Otley and numbered 1939 to centre, within chapter ring with Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track and floral spray decorated spandrels beneath arch with recessed painted scene of the Garden of Eden applied with figures of Adam and Eve each gesturing with the motion of the pendulum towards a central tree entwined with the serpent, in a swan neck pedimented case with turned pilasters to hood above oval fan cartouche centred shaped-top short trunk door flanked by line decorated canted angles, on conforming crossbanded panel inlaid plinth base with bracket front feet, 228cm (7ft 6ins) high. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Richard Blakeborough is recorded in Loomes, Brian, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of The World Volume 2 as working in Pately Bridge up to 1817 then in Otley 1817-39.
Lot 56
A George III oak thirty-hour longcase clock James Gregory, Lasham, circa 1770 The plated pinned-countwheel bell striking movement with 10 inch square brass two-handed dial signed James Gregory, Lasham to the Ho-Ho bird and foliate swag engraved centre within an applied narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with cavetto cornice and plain frieze above integral pillars to hood, with rectangular door to trunk and on plinth base with bracket feet, 200cm (6ft 7ins) high. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
Lot 57
A rare George II scumbled pine thirty-hour longcase clock John Wainwright, Wellingborough, circa 1740 The plated outside countwheel bell striking movement with 11 inch square brass dial signed John Wainwright, Wellingborough, No: 1403 to centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with lozenge half hour markers and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with ogee caddy upstand above moulded cornice, fretwork frieze and integral pilasters to hood door, the trunk with rectangular door, on plinth base with moulded skirt incorporating shaped apron, the surface with painted grained decoration to resemble walnut, (worn), 220cm (7ft 3ins) high. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Provenance: The property of a lady. John Wainwright is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Wellingborough, Northants 1738-51. The case of the current is directly comparable to that housing the following lot (from the same vendor) confirming that they must have been supplied by the same casemaker. Furthermore both have survived in remarkably original condition each retaining most of the original surface finish as well as the base section which is very rare for a pine case of this period. The current lot together with the following lot are believed to have been in the same Northamptonshire family since new.
Lot 58
A rare George II scumbled pine thirty-hour longcase clock Giscarde, Thrapston, circa 1740 The plated outside countwheel bell striking movement with 10 inch square brass dial signed Giscarde, Thrapston to an arched nameplate to the matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with lozenge half hour markers and unusual winged cherub head, lambrequin and foliate cast spandrels to angles, the case with ogee caddy upstand above moulded cornice, fretwork frieze and integral pilasters to hood door, the trunk with rectangular door, on plinth base with moulded skirt incorporating shaped apron, the surface with painted grained decoration to resemble oak, (worn), 214cm (7ft) high. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Provenance: The property of a lady. A John Giscarde is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working from Thrapston, Northants in the late 18th century. As the current lot can be stylistically dated to around 1740 it is either an early clock by the same maker or by an apparently unrecorded predecessor. This clock appears to have survived in remarkably original condition and along with the previous lot, a contemporary thirty hour longcase by John Wainwright of Wellingborough (housed in a very similar case), is believed to have been in the same Northamptonshire family since new.
Lot 59
A William and Mary walnut and floral marquetry eight-day longcase clock Thomas Power, Wellingborough, circa 1695 The five finned and latched pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with 11 inch square brass dial with scroll engraved calendar aperture, ringed winding holes and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and signed Tho: Power, Wellingborow to lower margin, the narrow outer track with Arabic five minutes within the divisions, the angles with applied cherub head and foliate scroll cast spandrels, the case with ogee moulded cornice and foliate pierced fret to frieze above floral trail decorated door with integral ebonised columns to hood, the trunk with convex throat moulding and rectangular door centred with a lenticle and inlaid with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited foliage on an ebonised ground within a walnut field, the door surround with repeating scroll motifs, on a conforming plinth base with double skirt, 205cm (7ft 1ins) high. THIS DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Thomas Power was born in around 1630, he was working in Wellingborough by the 1660`s and continued until his death in 1709 leaving the contents of his workshop to his wife Sarah who died two months later (see Loomes, Brian COMPLETE BRITISH CLOCKS page 94). His work is generally considered to be of good quality with generous use of brass and latches for the movement plates. Power appeared to keep up with the stylistic and technical developments originating from London during his career to the extant that in the past he was once thought to have been a London maker. Although he is predominantly known for longcase and lantern clocks, an ebonised basket top table timepiece with pull-quarter repeat is illustrated in Darken, Jeff (ed.) TIME & PLACE English Country Clocks 1600-1840. A thirty-hour longcase clock by Thomas Power is included as the following lot in this sale.
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