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EARLY 19TH CENTURY LORD NELSON AFTER W BEECHEY ENGRAVED BY EDWARD BELL IN PERIOD FRAME, 69 X 44 CM

* Wall mounted telephone, brass bell, arm and dial, Bakelite handle

Silver Georgian style salt with liner and matching mustard pot with liner, pad feet, by S.Ltd, silver bell with glass finial, sugar nips, Sheffield 1937

An early 20th century cranberry and clear glass carafe having etched design, a cranberry and clear glass bell and a cranberry vase

JAMES TORRINGTON BELL (SCOTTISH 1898-1970), LOCH EARNHEAD, Signed, oil on canvas, 50cm x 60cm (19.75in x 23.5in)

T** A** Bell (19th century). Scholar and his dog passing a church. Oil on canvas. Bears a signature lower right. 65cm x 94cm. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A set of six modern goblets, Sheffield 1974 with feature hallmarks to the bell shaped bowls, on simple knopped stem and spreading foot (6), 12cm high each 5.3oz

A Yarmouth Pottery Mug "Fishermen's Hospital Charity"; and a further Yarmouth Pottery Royal Commemorative Bell (2)

Two late 18th Century Wines, one with conical bowl, the other with a bell bowl, raised on opaque twist stems and spreading circular bases (both with foot rim chips), 6" and 6 1/2" high

A late 18th Century Wine Glass with bell bowl, opaque twist stem and spreading circular base, 6 1/2" high

A part set of cast Brass bell shaped weights by Avery Ltd, comprising 7lb, 4lb, 2lb and 1lb increments, (4)

Twelve volumes relating to early European clockmaking: Lloyd, H. Alan SOME OUTSTANDING CLOCKS OVER SEVEN HUNDRED YEARS 1250-1950 Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 1981 limited edition reprint number 273 of 1000, dj; Edwardes, Ernest L. Weight Driven Chamber Clocks of the Middle Ages and Renaissance John Sherratt and Son, Altrincham, 1st Edition 1965; Beeson, C. F. C. PERPIGNAN 1356 The Making of a Clock and Bell for the King's Castle AHS, London, 1st edition 1982, dj; Leopold, J. H. THE ALMANUS MANUSCRIPT Hutchinson, London, 1st Edition 1971, dj; Baillie G. H. , Lloyd H. Alan and Ward F. A. B. THE PLANETARIUM OF GIOVANNI DE DONDI AHS, Ticehurst, 1st edition 1974; von Bassermann-Jordan, Ernst and von Bertele, Hans THE BOOK OF OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES translated from the German by H. Alan Lloyd, George Allen & Unwin Ltd. London 1964, dj; Beeson, C. F. C. ENGLISH CHURCH CLOCKS 1280-1850 Brant Wright Associates Ltd, Ashford, 2nd edition; Tait, Hugh CLOCKS in the British Museum The Trustees of the British Museum, London 1968, ex library copy; Coole, P. G. and Neumann, E. THE ORPHEUS CLOCKS translated from the German by Dr. P Foulkes, Hutchinson, London 1972, dj; Turner A. J. (ed.) Time exhibition catalogue, Tijd voor Tijd Foundation, Amsterdam 1990; Willsberger, Johann and Toynbee, Arnold CLOCKS & WATCHES translated from the German by Renee Vera Cafiero, The Dial Press, New York 1975, dj; Turner A. J. (ed.) The Clockwork of the Heavens exhibition catalogue, Asprey and Company, London 1973; and four other related publications (16). Provenance: The Library of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A large selection of lantern clock castings, mainly late 20th century. Including thirteen differing patterns of fret (many first period patterns), seven various groups of post and finial castings, assorted balance, contrate and escape wheel blanks, a selection of chapter ring, spider and bell castings (in varying states of finish), hands etc. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A Dutch Friesland stoelklok, unsigned, circa 1800. The posted brass countwheel bell-striking movement with slender baluster turned posts, verge escapement and alarm, the rectangular painted dial with white Roman numeral chapter ring and brass hands beneath infill decorated with trumpeting angels, with one cast lead side fret (the other and both glazed side doors lacking) and turned feet with original break-arch gabled wall bracket, generally distressed with some losses, 63cm high overall. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A thirty-hour longcase clock movement with 10 inch dial in oak hooded wall case, unsigned, late 17th century, the case later. The posted two-train countwheel bell-striking movement with rectangular section posts and 10 inch square brass dial with fine pierced and chiselled steel single hour hand to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers, the angles with winged cherub head and foliate cast spandrels, the later oak case with moulded cornice above Knibb type pierced fretwork to frieze and twist pilasters to hood, with shaped apron flanked by pendant finials fronting conforming side brackets and backboard beneath, 59cm high overall. The general construction and finish of the current lot is indicative of London work of the period with the finely worked hand and bold half hour markers being reminiscent of the work of Henry Jones. The manner in which the cruciform movement plates are held in position via pins against shaped tongues riveted to the underside of the top-plate is unusual and can be directly compared to a movement by William Grimes, London illustrated in Robinson, Tom The Longcase Clock p.84. This method of fixing also appeared to be favoured by James Delaunce of Frome who is thought to have learned the trade in London, becoming Free of the Clockmakers Company in 1678. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

An eight-day longcase clock movement, lacking signature, late 17th century. Of plated construction with five knopped and finned pillars and outside countwheel strike on a bell above, (lacking dial). Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A George II thirty-hour longcase clock movement with 10 inch dial, Stephen Willmshurst, Odiham, early 18th century. The posted countwheel bell-striking movement now with hanging loop and spurs to rear, the square brass dial with single iron hand and applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur de lys half hour markers and signed D. Willmshurst, Odiham to lower edge, the spandrels with twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels. Probably Stephen Willmshurst (I) who is recorded in Forrester, Mark THE CLOCKMAKERS OF ODIHAM as working in Odiham from circa 1715, moving to Reading in 1753. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

An eight-day longcase clock movement and dial, William Cockey, Wincanton circa 1700. The substantial rack- and-bell striking movement with five knopped and finned pillars, the 11 inch square brass dial with scroll-engraved calendar aperture, ringed winding holes and rosette to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and stylised sword hilt half hour markers, the angles applied with winged cherub head and scroll cast spandrels, fitted to original seatboard, lacking weights and pendulum, minor faults. William Cockey is recorded in Moore, A. J.THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as working by 1701 until around 1730. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine and rare George I oak eight-day musical longcase clock, Benjamin Rodgers, Chesterfield, circa 1730. The substantial five-pillar triple train inside countwheel bell-striking movement playing a choice of two tunes via eight bells with fifteen hammers every four hours, with original anchor escapement and outside fly with adjustable vanes for the music train, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds and foliate engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and foliate half-hour markers, the lower edge signed Benjamin Rodgers, the angles with female mask and scroll cast spandrels, with tune selection switch at 9 o'clock, the case with elaborate moulded caddy and ball finials above integral columns to hood above shaped-top long door with lenticle to trunk, on plinth base with moulded skirt, 242cm high. Benjamin Rodgers is recorded in Hughes, Roy G. and Craven, Maxwell Clockmakers & Watchmakers of DERBEYSHIRE as working in Chesterfield circa 1729-40. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A French brass gorge-cased carriage clock with push button repeat, unsigned, early 20th century. The eight-day bell-striking and repeating movement with silvered platform lever escapement and rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial, the five-glass gorge case with hinged carrying handle, 13cm high excluding handle. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A French brass gorge-cased carriage clock with push button repeat, Drocourt, Paris for Klaftenberger, London, late 19th century. The eight-day bell-striking and repeating movement with replaced platform lever escapement with Drocourt trademark and punch numbered 8161 to backplate, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial indistinctly inscribed KLAFTENBERGER... REGENT STREET, in a five-glass gorge case with hinged carrying handle, 13cm high excluding handle. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A French gilt brass carriage clock with push button repeat and alarm in a one-piece case, Grohe, Paris, late 19th century. The eight-day bell-striking and repeating movement with alarm and frosted gilt platform lever escapement signed Grohe PARIS to backplate, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary calendar setting dial and indistinct retailers signature, in a one-piece bevel glazed case with caddy moulded angles and hinged carrying handle, 12.5cm high excluding handle, with original leather covered outer travelling case (worn). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A French gilt metal mounted green boulle mantel clock, unsigned, late 19th century. The eight-day bell-striking movement stamped PRET BALLY, PARIS to backplate, with circular white enamel Roman numeral dial. the green shell veneered waisted case with cherub surmount to the foliate cast crest above floral sprays flanking dial, with brass inlaid shaped panel within openwork scroll cast mounts continuing down to flank the conforming apron frieze beneath, on matching separate serpentine outline platform base with gilt brass feet, 39cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine French Sevres style porcelain inset ormolu mantel clock, retailed by Payne & Co., London, late 19th century. The eight-day bell-striking movement stamped J. B. D. to backplate and with circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed PAYNE & Co., 163 New Bond Street, LONDON to centre, the case with polychrome and gilt floral painted gilt metal mounted urn surmount and pineapple finials above half-round horticultural motif painted panel uprights within leaf cast borders to sides, the front with twin cherub powder-blue ground painted shaped panel beneath dial and further conforming panel to the plinth base, on disc feet, 36cm high, with a pair of gilt metal three-branch candelabra inset with similar panels, each 40cm high, (3). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A French Empire ormolu mantel clock, unsigned, 19th century. The later eight-day bell-striking movement with circular white enamel Roman numeral dial now in a case cast as two cherubs cradling an oval section concave tapered and reeded basket with ring turned finial to lid and conforming side handles, on plinth base applied with figural harvest scene to front and baskets of flowers flanked by herons to the bowed sides, on engine-turned bun feet, damage to dial, 36cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine French gilt brass and Belge noir marble four glass table regulator with perpetual calendar and moonphase, unsigned, late 19th century. The eight-day bell-striking movement with compensated pendulum and visible brocot escapement to the two piece white enamel Roman numeral dial, set into a foliate engraved rectangular gilt brass mask with further enamel two-piece dial annotated with months of the year to circumference enclosing subsidiaries for date of the month, day of week and moonphase, the whole in a substantial bevel glazed case with moulded marble top and conforming base with caddy moulded uprights between, 48cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A French patinated bronze and belge noir marble sculptural mantel clock, Le Roy & Fils, Paris, circa 1870. The eight-day bell-striking movement stamped LE ROY & FILS No.5060 A PARIS to backplate, with circular white enamel Roman numeral dial set into a case with surmount cast as a seated Roman senator contemplating a tablet inscribed DE RE RUSTICA above panel-carved, shaped and moulded plinth base with leaf cast bun feet, 50cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A brass skeleton timepiece with passing strike, Michael Nuell to a design by John Wilding, late 20th century. The finely executed seven-pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement, five-spoke wheel crossings, lantern pinions and passing strike on a bell mounted above the scroll pierced waisted plates, the silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with blued steel hands, with cylindrical bob pendulum to rear, in a five-glass mahogany display case and with monogrammed winding key, the clock 40cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Barker, Wigan, circa 1780. The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with sprung trip-repeat lever and 13 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and winged cherubs head and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular silvered boss signed Barker, Wigan flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the swan-neck pedimented case with carved rosette terminals above well turned columns to hood, shaped-top triple line bordered and crossbanded door flanked by quarter columns to trunk, on raised shaped-panel fronted plinth base with canted angles and ogee bracket feet, 128cm high. Probably made by the father and son partnership William and Daye Barker who are recorded in Loomes, Brian LANCASHIRE CLOCKS and CLOCKMAKERS as working from Wigan up to 1787. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Thomas Humber, Bristol, 18th/19th century. The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with scroll engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles with bird and urn pattern spandrels beneath silvered boss signed Thos. Humber, Bristol between dolphin cast mounts to arch, now in a parquetry banded arch-top case with shaped crest above fluted pilasters and wavy-edge door to hood, short trunk door flanked by quarter columns, on tall plinth base with bracket feet, 215cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

An eight-day longcase clock with penny moon, John Cooper, Whitchurch, 18th century. The substantial four finned-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch square brass dial with foliate engraved calendar aperture, ringed winding holes and penny moon within the subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre, the applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signed Jo: Cooper, Whitchurch to lower edge, the angles with female mask and scroll cast spandrels, now in a walnut case with moulded cornice above integral pilasters and 12.75 inch aperture (now fitted with a brass mask for the current dial) to hood, crossbanded break-arch door to trunk, on plain plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 218cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

An Irish George III inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Shaw Williamson, Dublin early 19th century. The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 13 inch square white painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and bearing signature SHAW WILLIAMSON, DUBLIN to centre, with Arabic five minutes and flowering fruit painted spandrels, the case with broken triangular pediment and cavetto cornice above fluted pilasters flanking dial to hood, short shaped-top door flanked by quarter columns with line outline panel beneath to trunk, on crossbanded and line bordered flame panel fronted plinth base with bracket feet, dial retouched, 221cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine Irish George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, David Gordon, Dublin, circa 1750. The four-pillar inside countwheel bell-striking movement with 13.5 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial, blanked-off calendar aperture, and ribbon shaped nameplate signed David Gordon DUBLIN to the matted centre, within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, the angles with cherub head and foliate scroll cast spandrels, the case with scallop-shell centred swan neck pediment and lion's mask centred foliate scroll carved swollen frieze above stop-fluted Corinthian pilasters to the hood, the trunk with convex throat moulding and long break-arch door flanked by canted angles, on raised panel-fronted plinth base with bracket feet, some old repairs, 224cm high. David Gordon is recorded in Fennell, Geraldine A LIST OF IRISH CLOCK MAKERS as working in Dublin 1739-55. The current lot is almost identical to an example by Alexander Gordon supplied to John Corry for Castle Coole, Co. Fermanagh in 1748, illustrated in The Knight of Glin and Peill, James IRISH FURNITURE, page 256. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A Queen Anne brass lantern clock, John Lindley, Nayland, early 18th century. The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with anchor escapement and dial signed John Lindley, Nayland to the symmetrical foliate engraved centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and original steel hand, with dolphin pattern frets and vase turned finials beneath domed bell bearer above, original brass side doors and iron backplate, on ball feet, 39cm high. John Lindley appears to be unrecorded however the construction of the movement using tapered arbors and the style of the engraving to the dial centre (with curved script signature) suggests a date within the first twenty years of the 18th century and can be directly compared to the work of other Suffolk makers such as William Rayment of Stowmarket (see White, George English Lantern Clocks p.343). The current lot has survived in good original condition retaining its original side doors and iron backplate. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A Charles II brass two-handed lantern clock, unsigned but possibly by Marcos Peres, circa 1680. The posted countwheel bell-striking movement formerly with verge escapement and pendulum swinging between the trains, now with anchor escapement, the dial with Tudor rose and foliate engraved centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur de lys half hour markers and minute divisions to circumference, with steel hands, dolphin engraved frets and vase turned finials beneath domed bell bearer above, with later brass side doors and backplate, on ball feet, 39cm high. Although the current lot is unsigned, the dial can be directly compared to a quarter-chiming example by Marcos Peres illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks p.176. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine and rare first period brass lantern clock, unsigned, circa 1635. The short-duration posted countwheel bell- striking movement formerly with verge and balance-wheel escapement now with verge and external short bob pendulum (swinging to the left hand side of the clock), with external alarm to the iron backplate, the dial with alarm disc within winged angel mask and alternating thistle-and-flower foliate trail engraved centre with original iron arrowhead hand and applied narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with asterisk half hour markers, the corners decorated with leafy-spray infill, the frame with heraldic frets and cup-and-cover turned finials beneath domed bell bearer and conforming finial, with later pointed-arch glazed brass side doors, on inverted acorn feet, 42cm high, with a carved oak wall bracket. This rare early London-style clock can be stylistically dated to the 1630s and loosely compared to examples by makers such as Peter Closon, William Sellwood and Francis Foreman. However the winged angel mask engraved motif to the dial centre is reminiscent of clocks from a slightly earlier period (see Loomes, Brian Lantern Clocks & Their Makers pages 50-51). The thistle decoration is also unusual and suggests a tantalising possibility that the clock could have Scottish origins, indeed the frame castings and general design are related to the work of Humphrey Mills of Edinburgh (op. cit. pages 331-333). However as it appears that Mills never incorporated alarms into his clocks, the current lot is unlikely to have come from his workshop. The conversion from balance to short pendulum regulation was done early in the clock's life and in such a way as to enable the retention of the alarm mechanism which was often removed during such conversions (to allow for the pendulum to be placed at the rear of the clock). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Jacob Heardman, London. The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, the angles with bird and urn pattern spandrels beneath silvered boss signed Jacob Heardman, London flanked by dolphin cast mounts to arch, in a case with break-arch cornice and reeded Corinthian pilasters to hood above break-arch door flanked by fluted canted angles to trunk, the conforming plinth with shaped panel to front on double skirt base incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between, 214cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine George II oak small hooded wall clock with alarm, Bartholomew Delacourt, Beverley circa 1750. The four- pillar single train movement with anchor escapement, half seconds pendulum and separately wound alarm mechanism sounding on a 'pork pie' bell mounted above the plates, the 6 inch brass break-arch dial with alarm setting disc and pierced blued-steel hand to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers, the angles with Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels beneath silvered boss signed Bar, Delacourt BEVERLEY between conforming mounts to the arch, the case with break-arch cavetto cornice and frieze (with mahogany crossbanded lower edge) above glazed door flanked by slender crisply turned free-standing mahogany columns to front and rear edges, with cavetto moulded throat and shaped apron above tall serpentine-shaped side brackets and backboard enclosing pendulum beneath, 83cm high. Provenance: The property of a private collector. Exhibited TIME & PLACE English Country Clocks 1600-1840 The Antiquarian Horological Society at The Museum of the History of Science, University of Oxford, 25th November 2006 - 15th April 2007, exhibit number 46 (the exhibit caption and display panel are included in the lot). Bartholomew Delacourt is recorded in Loomes, Brian Yorkshire Clockmakers as working in Beverley circa 1753. The current lot appears to have survived in fine original condition and details such as the finely turned free-standing columns to the hood and flat-backed pendulum bob (swinging within the protection of the sides and backboard of the case) indicates that this clock was made by a very skilled maker who took a great deal of pride in his work. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A rare George III ebony strung mahogany eight-day hooded wall clock with alarm, Andrew Rich, Bridgwater circa 1795. The four-pillar single train two-handed movement with anchor escapement, half-seconds pendulum and separately wound alarm mechanism sounding on an unusual cast iron bell above the plates, the 6 inch full-arch single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with engraved radial design and Arabic numerals for the alarm setting hand to centre, with finely worked foliate spandrels and arch signed A. Rich in bold flowing script above an engraved banner with foliate scroll terminals for BRIDGWATER, the case with broken triangular pediment centred by a brass vase finial above an ebony-strung and crossbanded arch-glazed door to hood with moulded throat and elegent shaped side brackets applied to the rounded panel backboard beneath, 79cm high overall. Provenance: The property of a private collector. Andrew Rich is recorded in Moore A. J.THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as working in Bridgwater from 1819 until his death in 1831, however stylistically the current lot appears to date to the latter part of the eighteenth century suggesting that his career as a clockmaker predates known records. This clock is very rare being of eight-day duration housed in an ebony strung mahogany case which would have been expensive at the time. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine Queen Anne small ebonised hooded wall clock with alarm, Thomas Wightman, London, early 18th century. The four-finned pillar single train two-handed movement with verge escapement and separately wound alarm mechanism transversely mounted on to the right of the movement and sounding on a bell mounted above the plates, the 6 inch square brass dial with alarm disc to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, diamond half-hour markers and signed Thomas Wightman, London to lower edge, with pierced blued-steel hands and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, the ebonised and gilt-line decorated case with domed caddy above moulded cornice, blind fret frieze and very rare horizontally sliding glazed front door to hood, with shaped apron and brackets applied to the backboard beneath, 58cm high. Provenance: The property of a private collector. Thomas Wightman is recorded in Baillie G.H Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working (Lombard Street) 1701-45, becoming master of the Clockmakers Company in 1737. His brother William went into partnership with Thomas Windmills in the 1730's. The current lot appears to have survived in very original condition and the finely proportioned case has the very rare feature of a horizontally sliding front door. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

An impressive George III scarlet lacquer table clock, John Taylor, London, late 18th century. The five-pillar twin fusee rack and bell striking movement now with deadbeat escapement, the backplate engraved with symmetrical foliate scrolls, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed shaped silvered nameplate engraved John Taylor, London to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, the angles with foliate scroll cast spandrels beneath STRIKE/SILENT dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, now in an elaborate case with flambeau urn finials to the bell-top upstand decorated in gilt with bird inhabited foliage above gilt blind fret infill and four further finials to the break-arch cornice, the front with panels of figures within terrace landscapes to door surround flanked by finely chased gilt metal female caryatid corner mounts, the sides with brass handle above rectangular windows, on concave moulded base with shaped apron and turned brass pendant feet, 73cm high overall. John Taylor is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1780. Although it appears that the movement and dial did not start out life in this case they are certainly 'in period'. The case is very rare as it retains most of its original decoration and would respond very well to sympathetic restoration. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A red japanned eight-day longcase clock, bearing signature for Francis Neale, Aylesbury, 18th/19th century. The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles with female mask and scroll cast spandrels beneath arch now with recessed centre section applied with silvered boss signed Fran's Neale AYLESBURY flanked by dolphin mounts within a foliate engraved surround, now in an impressive red japanned case with pagoda pediment fronted by a seated Oriental deity in gilt with silvered detail above break-arch cornice and reeded pilasters to hood, the long trunk door finely decorated with raised terrace garden landscape with pagodas and figures, on raised panel-fronted plinth decorated with figures hunting birds, above double skirt base, 248cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, William Jourdain, London, circa 1765. The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, with S/N lever at 12 o'clock and circular boss signed W'm Jourdain, London flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the case with fine brass flambeau finials to the concave sided pediment above break -arch frieze and brass stop-fluted columns to hood, the trunk with shaped-top door flanked by conforming quarter columns, on raised panel-fronted plinth base with double skirt incorporating shaped apron and shallow block feet, 250cm high. William Jordain II inherited the family clockmaking business in 1747 from his father, a Huguenot immigrant of the same name. William senior arrived in Spitalfields in the 1680s, by the turn of the 18th century he had become known for his musical and chiming clocks. William II continued in his father's footsteps until he was admitted to William Sutton's Hospital, near Smithfield in 1778 where he remained until his death in 1782. For an interesting account of the Jourdain family of clockmakers see Ponsford, Clive N.THE JOURDAIN FAMILY OF SPITALFIELDS, LONDON... Antiquarian Horology, September 2007, page 381. The current lot is housed in a fine fully developed example of the London mahogany 'Pagoda' case and has survived in relatively original condition. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fne George III mahogany bracket clock, George Tomkins, London, late 18th century. The five-pillar rack and bell striking twin fusee movement with verge escapement and border engraved backplate, the 7 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral break-arch dial with calendar aperture and signed George Tomkins London to the centre, the arch with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT dial, the figured mahogany bell-top case of fine colour with brass handle and pineapple finials above circular and concave-topped rectangular brass fishscale frets to sides, on moulded base with brass ogee bracket feet, 47cm high excluding handle. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A George III mahogany table clock, John Waldron, London, circa 1760. The five-pillar twin fusee bell-striking movement with verge escapement, hour trip-repeat and delicate foliate-scroll engraved backplate, the 8 inch square single-sheet silvered Roman numeral dial (viewed through a brass-bezel lined 7.5 inch circular aperture to the front door) with calendar aperture, blued steel hands and signed John Waldron, Cornhill, London to centre, with Arabic five minutes and Strike/Silent switch at 12 o'clock, the mahogany bell top case with brass carrying handle above circular brass-bezel applied quarter veneered front door and rectangular side windows, on mounded base with brass ogee bracket feet, 43cm high excluding handle. Provenance: The property of a private collector. John Waldron is recorded as working in Cornhill 1765-82. The design of the current lot with the circular aperture in the front door only revealing the central section of the square dial was first introduced by John Ellicott in around 1760. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A Dutch walnut and marquetry eight-day longcase clock with moonphase, Jan. Gobels, Amsterdam, mid 18th century. The five finned-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes, bird and foliate scroll engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, stylised cruciform half hour markers and signed Jan. Gobels, Amsterdam to lower edge, the angles with mask-and-scroll cast spandrels within a herringbone engraved border beneath rolling moonphase calibrated for the lunar month to the edge of the disc and with conforming herringbone upper border to arch, the case with ebonised fret infill to the rococo-scroll carved crest-centred shaped pediment above chevron parquetry decorated integral pilasters and dial surround to hood, the shaped trunk door with conforming crest to the top-edge above scroll-cast gilt metal mounted lenticle within horticultural motif marquetry panels, the sides with further foliate panels, on flat-fronted symmetrical scroll inlaid plinth base flanked by canted swollen uprights incorporating scroll feet, (motionwork for calendar and moonphase lacking), 237cm high. Jan. Gobels is recorded in Baillie G. H.Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Amsterdam circa 1767. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine and rare Queen Anne ebonised bracket timepiece with pull quarter repeat and alarm, Christopher Gould, London, circa 1710. The five finned pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement, silent pull repeat on two bells and alarm, the foliate engraved backplate with external blued steel and brass ratchet-and-clicks for the spring barrel and signed CHR GOULD LONDINI Fecit within an elaborate shaped cartouche surmounted by an eagle, the 7 inch square brass dial with ringed winding hole, silvered alarm disc, fine pierced blued steel hands and herringbone-bordered false bob aperture further signed Chr. Gould, London to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles with winged cherub head spandrels with foliate scroll engraved decorative infill between, the case with foliate cast handle to the inverted bell top with brass vase finials above fine foliate scroll pierced and chased gilt brass repousse overlaid rectangular side windows, on moulded base with brass disc feet, 36cm high excluding handle. Christopher Gould is generally regarded as one of the leading makers from the 'Golden Period' of English clockmaking. He was made Free of the Clockmakers' Company in 1682 but by 1713 had become destitute and received charity from the Company until his death in 1718. Christopher Gould's work invariably demonstrates a level of quality and elaboration that could only be afforded by the most wealthy of patrons. The current lot is no exception as the specification, with combination of silent pull quarter repeat and alarm, indicates that it was designed for bedroom use, suggesting that it was originally supplied to a very wealthy individual who was able to afford a clock reserved exclusively for the bed chamber. Provenance: Acquired by Alfred Loader (Greiner) circa 1910, thence by descent. (Full provenance available in the printed catalogue). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A walnut eight-day longcase clock with 10 inch dial, Henry Mountlow, London, late 17th century and later. The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell-striking movement with 10 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes and foliate scroll engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signed Hen. Montlow, Londini Fecit to lower edge, the angles with winged cherub head spandrels, the case of fine proportions with moulded cornice and blind fret frieze above spiral twist integral columns to the hood, the trunk with convex throat moulding and long door with lenticle, on crossbanded plinth base with double skirt and shallow block feet, case basically late 17th century with later veneers, 195cm high. Henry Mountlow is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early Clockmakers of Great Britain as becoming Free of his apprenticeship to Richard Brown in November 1685 and is thought to have worked into the first decade of the 18th century. Provenance: Acquired by Alfred Loader (Greiner) circa 1910, thence by descent. (Full provenance available in the printed catalogue). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine small George III ebonised bracket clock, Thomas Grignion, London, circa 1775. The six-pillar twin fusee rack and bell striking movement with verge escapement, rise-fall regulation and signed Thomas Grignion, Covent Garden, London to the finely engraved foliate scroll decorated backplate, the 5 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral break-arch dial with calendar and false bob apertures to centre beneath subsidiary regulation and STRIKE/SILENT dials to arch with recessed shaped signature plaque Tho.s. Grignion Covent Garden, LONDON above, the bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and brass ball finials above break-arch side windows and finely pierced fret infill to angles above dial, on brass ball feet, 36cm high excluding handle. Thomas Grignion was born in 1713. He worked in partnership with his father (who was previously employed in the workshop of Daniel Quare) from circa 1730 to 1750, continuing the business alone until 1775 when he went into partnership with his son, also named Thomas, until his death in 1784. Provenance: Acquired by Alfred Loader (Greiner) circa 1910, thence by descent. (Full provenance available in the printed catalogue). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

Thomas Tompion, London, an important William and Mary eight-day longcase clock in a 'mulberry' veneered case, number 253, circa 1695. The fully-latched five knopped and finned pillar inside countwheel bell-striking movement with anchor escapement, bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and long crutch, the backplate cut with an aperture for the anchor pallets and punch-stamped 253 to the centre of the lower edge, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture with pin-hole adjustment to the finely matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half-hour markers and Arabic five minutes to the narrow outer track, with fine pierced blued-steel hands and angles applied with winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels with foliate engraved infill between, maintaining power lever at 2 o'clock and signed Tho: Tompion, Londini fecit to lower edge, in a stained field maple ('mulberry') veneered case with moulded cornice and foliate pierced fret above rectangular side windows and plain integral pilasters to hood, the trunk with convex throat moulding and 42 inch rectangular door with brass edged circular lenticle, each side divided by fine narrow ebony and box triple-line inlay into two panels, the base with conforming border, on a later mounded skirt, case with some restoration, 203cm high. Thomas Tompion has often been referred to as the 'father of English clockmaking'. When considering the legacy of his work and influence on subsequent generations of clockmakers, such a compliment is justly deserved. Born in Ickwell, Suffolk in 1639 Thomas Tompion appears to have developed an affinity for metalworking from his father, also named Thomas, who worked as a blacksmith. By 1670 Tompion had moved to London and had become involved in the clockmaking trade. Although there is no record of his apprenticeship or whether he had received any formal training prior to moving to London, he quickly became established, becoming Free of the Clockmakers Company in 1674. His early clocks demonstrate a close working relationship with the Fromanteel, East and Knibb workshops. Around this time Tompion became friendly with the eminent mathematicians and scientists Jonas Moore and Robert Hooke, perhaps the most progressive and inventive minds of the day. Such associations led to Royal commissions, firstly from Charles II for whom Tompion is known to have made one of the earliest balance-spring watches in 1676, and later William III who ordered numerous clocks to furnish his various palaces throughout his reign. As well as being an extremely talented artisan Tompion was also commercially minded, cleverly introducing serial numbering for his clocks in around 1682. This, as well as maintaining a high degree of refinement in both the construction and design of his clocks, ensured the highest level of exclusivity for clients purchasing examples from his workshop. By the 1690s his reputation was such that Tompion was receiving orders from all levels of European nobility. In around 1700 Tompion took a former apprentice, Edward Banger, into partnership however this arrangement came to an abrupt end in 1707-8 for reasons unknown. In 1711 a second partnership with George Graham was established who, in turn, inherited the business when Tompion died in 1713. Graham continued the business to the same exacting standards as his former master until his death in 1751. The current lot is numbered 253 which, according to Jeremy Evans (THOMAS TOMPION at the Dial and Three Crowns page 71), would date the movement and dial to around 1695. The movement, although of relatively standard specification, is very finely finished with details such as the fine wheelwork and exquisitely worked tail to the steel hammer spring being a delight to behold. The dial is a good example of Tompion's refined layout, with engraving almost certainly by 'G195'. The case exhibits details in design and construction commensurate with other examples supplied to Tompion by one of his many case makers at this time. Eight-day longcase clocks by Tompion are relatively rare with only ten known surviving examples numbered between 200 and 300 (compared to around 40 table clocks) dating approximately to the period 1692-8. Provenance: Acquired by Alfred Loader (Greiner) circa 1910, thence by descent. (Full provenance available in the printed catalogue). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine George I quarter repeating ebonised table clock Thomas Hughes, London, circa 1725. The six knopped- pillar twin fusee bell-striking movement with verge escapement and pull-quarter repeat on a graduated nest of six bells, the backplate with original heart-shaped backcock and engraved with a ho-ho bird within symmetrical foliate scrolls and a herringbone border, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with border-engraved calendar and false-bob apertures and shaped applied silvered nameplateThos. Hughes, LONDON to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, with pierced blued- steel hands and female mask-and-scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles, the arch with silvered strike/silent ring flanked by conforming female sphinx cast mounts, the inverted bell top case with substantial brass handle and slender flambeau vase finials above blind fret infill and raised canted-angle corner panels to the break-arch frieze, gilt floral trail mounted canted angles and conforming break-arch windows to sides, on a double stepped and mounded base with squab feet, 51cm high excluding handle. Provenance: The propery of a private collector. Thomas Hughes is recorded in Baillie G. H.Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as becoming Free of the Clockmakers Company in 1712, Steward in 1730 and Master in 1742, he died in 1753. Thomas Hughes appears to have been a fine maker with noteworthy examples leaving his Broad Street Buildings workshop including a full Grande Sonnerie table clock only 25cm high -one of the smallest ever made. The current lot appears to have survived in very original condition retaining its original crown wheel escapement. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A very fine Queen Anne brass mounted quarter-repeating ebony table clock, Richard Haughtin, London early 18th century. The five finned and knopped pillar twin fusee movement with verge escapement, rise/fall regulation and pull quarter repeat on six bells, the very unusual burnished gilt, foliate and herringbone-border engraved backplate with ho-ho bird above shaped reserve, signed Richard Haughtin, Fetter Lane, London to centre, the 7.5 inch gilt brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes and herringbone border engraved calendar and false bob apertures to the matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, with delicate pierced blued-steel hands and angles applied with finely cast female mask and drapery scroll spandrels with foliate engraved infill between, the arch with central gold damascened steel circular signature boss Richard Haughtin, Fetter Lane, London flanked by rosette engraved subsidiary regulation and Strike/Silent dials within a leafy scroll decorated burnished gilt field, the inverted bell-top case with gilt brass handle and foliate scroll pierced fret to the upstand flanked. by foliate cast finials, above brass lined break-arch windows to front, back and sides, the front door with fretwork infill to the upper quadrants and foliate cast brass escutcheons, on moulded base with cast brass squab feet, 47cm high excluding handle. Richard Haughtin was apprenticed to Peter Wise becoming Free of the Clockmakers Company in 1689. A fine maker with most clocks signed with his Fetter Lane address, the last known record of him dates to 1714. The current lot has many fine and rare features, these include very early use of the break-arch dial with extremely rare damascened steel signature boss, burnished gilding to both dial and movement (to the inside of the backplate and pillars as well as the engraved visible surfaces) and engraved decoration to backcock and rise/fall arm. This attention to detail coupled with the sophisticated dial layout and design of the case is reminiscent of the work of Daniel Quare (particularly whilst he was in partnership with Stephen Horseman). A clock of very similar specification and with gilded surfaces to the movement by Richard Vick is also known. The current lot confirms Haughtin's status as one of the finest makers of the period. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A George II inlaid oak eight-day longcase clock, Travis Thorne, mid 18th century. The four pillar inside- countwheel bell-striking movement with 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, recessed subsidiary seconds dial and star engraved arched calendar aperture to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signedTRAVIS THORNE to lower edge, the angles with foliate cast spandrels, the case with ogee-shaped caddy above integral pilasters to hood, rectangular trunk door inlaid with an ebony and boxwood triple-line break-arch panel centred by a parquetry star, on plinth base with moulded skirt, 210cm high. Travis Thorne appears to be unrecorded, however features such as the arched calendar aperture, ogee caddy, integral pilasters to the hood, and parquetry star inlay to the trunk door suggest that the current lot was made in the West Country. From this it is probably safe to suggest that Travis Thorne was possibly related to the Thorne clockmaking family who were active in the Weymouth area throughout the 18th century. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

An early Tri-ang Minic Fire Engine. Example with battery powered lights. Clockwork motor in working order. Complete with ladder and bell. VGC for age. Minor wear, rear hose detached. Box-early red card type. Minor wear. Plate. 3

A rare Meccano Elektron electrical experiments set outfit No.2 An unusual set which looks to be complete with all its various parts to make a reading lamp, bell, shocking coil etc. Boxed with all original compartments. Box is complete but the lid is some what worn. Complete with instructions. Contents GC-VGC some age wear.

A J&M.P. Bell & Co export pottery soup plate, printed in two colours with pineapples, impressed mark, 25cm diameter

Large Contemporary Abstract by John Keatty Bell of Kafka's Garden approx. 54" x 38", unframed

A mid-Victorian rosewood writing slope, banded with mother of pearl and ebony inlay with central diamond cartouche dated 1876 and a Belgian Bell telephone - wall mounted with black body and gilt detailing to sides

Brassware: a brass matchbox and striker novelty shaped as a spur, plus other brassware and metalware to include letter rack, bell, chamberstick, two resin models and two pairs of bookends etc

A naively modelled salt glazed table bell, formed as a lady, inscribed to the inside base '17 EW 58', missing clapper