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Click here to subscribeA Victorian brass skeleton clock with passing strike Unsigned, mid 19th century The four-pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement between pierced rectangular plates with spire finials and bell above side brackets, the front with pierced silvered Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, on outstepped geometric feet, 34cm high, under glass dome with ebonised base.
A brass inlaid mahogany bracket clock, 18th/19th century The late 18th century five-pillar twin fusee rack and bell striking movement now with anchor escapement and foliate engraved backplate, the 8 inch cream painted Roman numeral convex circular dial signed Durrant, London to centre, in a pagoda pedimented case with brass ring handles above Gothic tracery brass frets to sides and foliate brass scroll inlay to angles and apron panel beneath dial, on moulded base with disc feet, 48cm high.
A Regency brass inlaid mahogany bracket clock, Thwaites and Reed, London, early 19th century The five-pillar twin fusee rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement and trip repeat, signed Thwaites & Reed, Clerkenwell, LONDON to the foliate border engraved shaped backplate, with similarly signed cream 8 inch circular Roman numeral convex dial with strike/silent lever at 12 oclock, the break-arch top case with canted angles and lozenge scroll inlaid brass lined recessed panel beneath dial, the sides with cornucopia cast brass ring handles above arched fishscale frets, on plinth base with brass pad feet, 41cm high. The firm of Thwaites & Reed is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from 1828.
An oak and mahogany thirty-hour longcase clock, T.W. Cade, Northallerton, early 19th century The outside countwheel bell-striking movement with 13 inch cream painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and signed T.W. CADE Northallerton to centre, the spandrels polychrome painted with church and cottage views and with equestrian huntsman and hounds to arch, the swan neck pedimented case with baluster turned pilasters to hood above inlaid shaped-top short trunk door flanked by rounded angles, on conforming plinth base with bracket feet, 224cm high.
An oak cased eight-day longcase clock, Thomas Kefford, Royston, circa 1750 The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch square brass dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the foliate engraved matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur de lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signed Thomas Kefford, ROYSTON to lower edge, the angles with bird and urn pattern spandrels, the case with domed caddy above blind fret frieze and integral pilasters to hood, rectangular trunk door and on reduced plinth base with bracket feet, 207cm high. Thomas Kefford is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Royston during the early 18th century.
An inlaid mahogany thirty-hour longcase clock, Indistinctly signed, early 19th century The outside countwheel bell-striking movement with 12 inch white painted break-arch Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial, arched calendar aperture indistinctly signed and inscribed Oxford to centre, with castle ruin and cottage painted spandrels and conforming picturesque view to arch, now in a Bristol area case with shaped crest to the arch top above spiral twist pilasters and wavy edge door to hood, the trunk with short door flanked by canted angles, on conforming base with tall bracket feet, 216cm high.
A mahogany crossbanded oak eight-day longcase clock, Blurton, Stourbridge, early 19th century The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 13 inch white painted Roman numeral dial with arched calendar aperture, subsidiary seconds dial and indistinctly signed Blurton, STOURBRIDGE to centre, with fruit painted spandrels and scene of a naval engagement to arch, the swan neck pedimented case with fluted pilasters to hood above short door flanked by quarter columns to trunk, on plinth base with later bracket feet, 235cm high. Probably John Blurton who is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World Volume 2 as working in Stourbridge 1828-50.
An oak eight-day longcase clock, Daniel Keddon, London, 18th century The five finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 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 diamond half hour markers and Arabic five minutes with female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with boss signed Daniel Keddon, London between dolphin cast mounts, in a case with break-arch pediment and integral pilasters to hood, rectangular trunk door and plain plinth base, 202cm high.
A japanned eight-day longcase clock, 18th century and later The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and bearing silvered plaque inscribed John Worthington LONDON to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels to angles, with strike/silent dial between dolphin mounts to arch, now in a pagoda pedimented case with integral pilasters to hood and break-arch trunk door finely polychrome and gilt decorated with figures within pagoda terraces on a dark background within hatched and foliate trail borders, on conforming landscape panel decorated plinth base with double moulded skirt, case circa 1770, movement and dial 19th century, 232cm high.
A Scottish oak eight-day longcase clock, D. Morison, Aughtermughty, late 18th century The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch single-sheet Roman numeral brass break-arch dial with star centred subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the scroll engraved centre and with Arabic five minutes, the angles with further foliate scroll engraved decoration beneath signature D. Morison AUGHTERMUGHTY within leafy scrolls to arch, the case with moulded cornice and geometric blind fret infill above integral reeded pilasters to hood, break-arch trunk door, on plinth base with moulded skirt, 201cm high excluding later feet.
A carved oak eight-day longcase clock, Part 18th century The nineteenth century four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with earlier 10 inch square brass dial bearing signature Charles King, Winston to the foliate scroll engraved centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and foliate scroll cast spandrels, the case with moulded caddy, blind fret frieze and turned pilasters to hood above rectangular trunk door and panel fronted plinth base, now carved with foliate designs throughout, 207cm high.
An inlaid oak eight-day longcase clock with moonphase Indistinctly signed, early 19th century The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with WALKER & HUGHES falseplate, the 12 inch white painted Arabic numeral break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and arched calendar aperture to centre, with polychrome and gilt floral painted spandrels and rolling moonphase to arch, the case with turned pilasters to hood above conch shell inlaid shaped-top trunk door, on raised panel fronted plinth base, hood reduced in height, 206cm high.
An oak thirty-hour longcase clock with moonphase Savage, Huddersfield, circa 1790 The outside countwheel bell-striking movement with 13 inch square brass dial with subsidiary calendar dial, false winding squares, rolling moonphase and signed Savage HUDDERSFIELD to the silvered scroll-engraved centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and foliate scroll cast spandrel applied angles, the case with swan neck pediment above turned pilasters to hood and shaped-top door flanked by quarter columns to trunk, on raised panel fronted plinth base with bracket feet, 218cm high. Probably George Savage who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Huddersfield in the late 18th century, moving to London in 1808 and then emigrating to Montreal, Canada in 1823. He died in 1855.
An oak and mahogany crossbanded eight-day longcase clock 18th century and later The nineteenth century four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with early 18th century 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and blanked-off apertures to the elaborate foliate scroll engraved centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and bearing signature Jonathan Farrar to lower edge, with twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels to angles within moulded surround, in a case with swan neck pediment with reeded pilasters to hood above swollen frieze to throat and shaped-top trunk door flanked by quarter columns, on conforming plinth base, 225cm high.
An inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clock with passing half hour strike John Gruchy, Jersey, circa 1670 and later The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement and passing half hour strike on a smaller bell, the 12 inch brass break-arch Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the Hoho bird and foliate scroll engraved matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles with female mask and scroll cast spandrels beneath silvered boss signed John Gruchy, JERSEY within herringbone border and flanked by dolphin cast mounts, now in an early 19th century break arch top case with Corinthian pilasters to hood above satinwood banded and later ivorine line inlaid break-arch long trunk door, on conforming plinth base with splayed bracket feet, 220cm high.
A Queen Anne black japanned eight-day longcase clock Roger Dunster, London, circa 1710 The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell-striking movement with external detent and 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and finely engraved grotesque mask and scroll surround 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 Rogr Dunster, London to lower edge, the angles with twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels within herringbone engraved border to edge of dial, in a case with moulded cornice above integral pilasters to hood and rectangular trunk door with circular lenticle, on plinth base with moulded skirt, the whole now decorated with gilt chinoiseries on a black ground, 210cm high. Roger Dunster is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1700, Loomes in Vol. 2 lists him moving to Amsterdam in 1722 where he went into partnership with Christopher Clarke (successor to the Fromanteel family) until 1730, he then worked alone until he died in 1747. The fact that the trunk door is veneered in fruitwood beneath the current lacquer work indicates that the case was originally ebonised, the chinoiserie decoration was probably added in the early 19th century.
An oak thirty-hour longcase clock John Inkpen, Horsham, circa 1730 The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with rectangular section posts and 10 inch square brass dial signed Jn.o Inkpen, Horsham within a shaped cartouche to the Hoho bird decorated matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur de lys half hour markers and twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels to angles, the slender case with moulded cornice and plain pilasters to hood above ogee moulded throat and long trunk door with oval lenticle, on reduced plinth base, 202cm high. John Inkpen is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World Volume 2 as working in Horsham circa 1726-1745.
A Victorian quarter chiming longcase clock movement and dial 19th century The substantial four-pillar triple train movement chiming the quarters on four large bells and the hour on a further bell, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial to the sunflower engraved centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with silvered boss bearing signature John Finch, London flanked by dolphin cast mounts.
An inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clock with moonphase Unsigned, Bristol area, early 19th century The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 14 inch white painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and arched calender aperture to centre, floral painted spandrels and rolling moonphase to arch decorated with maritime views, the arch-top case with shaped crest above wavy edge door and twist turned pilasters to hood, short trunk door flanked by conforming columns to trunk, on panel inlaid plinth base with bracket feet, 227cm high excluding finial.
A mahogany eight-day longcase clock Unsigned, movement and dial circa 1720, case later The four ring turned pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, 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 applied with mask and scroll cast spandrels, now in a purpose made early 19th century West Country case with swan neck pediment and fluted pilasters to hood above long line-edged trunk door and plain plinth base, 206cm high.
An oak and mahogany eight-day longcase clock William Clift, Beaminster, late 18th century The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with arched calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the foliate engraved centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and signed Willm Clift, Beaminster to lower edge, the angles with scroll cast spandrels beneath arch with silvered boss engraved with an eagle above TEMPUS FUGIT flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a break arch top case with integral pilasters to hood above parquetry star centred and crossbanded break-arch trunk door, on conforming plinth base, 206cm high.
An inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clock James Williams, Bath, circa 1800 The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch single-sheet Roman numeral brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial, arched calendar aperture and signed James Williams BATH to the foliate engraved centre, with flowerhead and scroll engraved spandrels and eagle above banner inscribed TEMPUS FUGIT flanked by floral trails to arch, in a swan neck pedimented case with floral inlaid cartouche to frieze above reeded hood pilasters and line inlaid rectangular trunk door, on rosette centred plinth base with bracket feet, 228cm high. James Williams is recorded in Moore, A.J. The Clockmakers of Bristol 1650-1900 as working in Bath 1799-1805.
A pine thirty-hour longcase clock David Nicholas, Hartrey, early 18th century The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with turned posts and 10.75 inch square brass dial with false ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur de lys half hour markers and twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels to angles, with a pine case with blind fret fronted upstand, moulded cornice and conforming frieze above integral pilasters to hood, rectangular trunk door with lenticle, on plain plinth base, movement part dismantled, case distressed, 198cm high. David Nicholas is recorded in Moore, A.J. The Clockmakers of Somerset 1650-1900 as working in West Harptree 1717-32.
An inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clock Edward Bilbie, Chew Stoke, circa 1745 and later The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and foliate engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur de lys half hour markers, Arabic five mintes and signed Edward Bilbie CHEW STOKE to lower edge with female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, now in a swan neck pedimented case with twist pilasters to hood above oval fan cartouche centred crossbanded rectangular trunk door and conch shell inlaid plinth with shaped apron skirt, 205cm high. The movement and dial are almost certainly by Edward Bilbie III who, according to Moore, Rice & Hucker in Bilbie and The Chew Valley Clock Makers is recorded as working 1736-86.
A rare cast turret clock/church bell Bilbie, Cullompton, dated 1807 The exterior with ring decoration and inscribed DANL BARBER ESQ 1807, BILBIE CULLOMPTON FECIT beneath cast suspension loops, 42cm high, 45cm diameter. This bell was cast by Thomas Castleman Bilbie who is recorded in Moore, Rice & Hucker Bilbie and The Chew Valley Clockmakers as working in Cullompton 1781-1814. He was invited by Cullompton churchwardens to make a new clock for the church in 1811 for which he charged £55-0-0.
A well engineered American style 4-4-0 Railroad locomotive and tender Major North No 7, similar in design to the David Piddington model with finely spoked wheels in American gauge approximately 3 1/2 inches between wheels.. The copper boiler with fittings including water and pressure gauge, safety valve, whistle and bell. The chassis detail including twin outside cylinders approximately 1 in bore x 2in stroke. Valve gear, polished brightwork motion, wooden running boards, polished brass cow catcher, polished brass front lamp. Cab controls with regulator, pressure gauge, sight glass. The locomotive finished in black livery W & ARR with fitted steps and hand rails. The tender with water tank and firing wood. Length 38 inches (97cm). Mounted on display track.
A well engineered 4 1/2 inch scale model of a Burrell Road Locomotive, the engine with almost new steel boiler with fittings including water gauge, pressure gauge, safety, blower, injector, whistle, clack and other valves. Engine details include single cylinder approximately 3 inch bore by 4 1/2 inch stroke, mechanical lubricator, Stephensons link reverse, eccentric driven feed pump and by-pass, two road speeds, Pickering style governor, whistle and spoked flywheel. Chassis details include spoked wheels with solid rubber road tyres and polished brass hub caps, cable drum and fairleads, water lifter, hand brake and footboards. The model is finished in green and black paintwork with red wheels and polished brightwork. The engine has some items not completed including linkage to hand operated brake. The boiler would appear to have never been steam and was made by Franklin Bell of Gloucester Number FB455 and hydraulically tested to 240 psi on the 17th of August 2001 by Watkins Engineering Ltd of Gloucester. No current steam test. The engine formed part of the collection of the late Ronald Phipps of Kent. Length 188cm. Width 79cm.
An early 18th century walnut longcase clock, the eight day five pillar movement striking on a bell, to a 12in (30.5cm) brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and pierced date aperture, with a foliage engraved centre, the silvered chapter ring inscribed 'Zac. Mountford, St Albans,' with cast crown and cherub spandrels, the hood with pierced fret frieze and glazed panel sides above a rectangular waist door with glazed lenticle raised on bracket feet, 80in (203.5cm) high. Restoration to case.
A Cromwellian brass lantern clock, the verge escapement striking on a bell within a hook and spike pillared frame, to a 6.25in (16.5cm) chapter ring, the rose and tulip engraved centre inscribed 'Thomas Knifton at the 'Crossed Keys' in Lothbury Londini,' with a single hand, the case with urn finials and pierced shield and foliage crestings and turned feet, 15in (38cm) high.
A George II ebonised, quarter repeating bracket clock, the single fusee movement striking on three bells, the rectangular brass backplate inscribed 'William Thompson Chester' within a draped cartouche to a 7in (18cm) arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with a pierced date aperture, the arch with an applied boss inscribed 'William Thompson CHESTER', the hinged door with pierced gilt brass panels and applied terms and foliage mounts, the bell top with a lacquered brass carrying handle, standing on pierced bracket feet, 19in (48cm) high, together with a later ebonised wall bracket. (2).
Bell (John). Bell's New Pantheon; Or, Historical Dictionary of the Gods, Demi-Gods, Heroes, and Fabulous Personages of Antiquity: Also, of the Images and Idols Adored in the Pagan World; together with their Temples, Priests, Altars, Oracles, Fasts, Festivals, Games, etc... , 2 vols. in 1, 1790, eng. plts., some minor scattered spotting, mainly to margins, contemp. calf, covers detached, together with [Maquer, Pierre Joseph], A Dictionary of Chemistry. Containing the Theory and Practice of that Science; its Application to Natural Philosophy, Natural History, Medicine and Animal Economy... Translated from the French, 2 vols. in one, 1771, half-titles present, three tables and two eng. plts. bound-in at rear, contemp. calf, joints cracked, and four others, various, all 4to. (6)
Bell (Robert Anning, illust.). The Tempest, A Comedy, by William Shakespeare, Freemantle, 1901, numerous b&w illusts., t.e.g., orig. gilt dec. vellum, sl. rubbed, lacking ties, contained in separate recent cloth folder for Asprey and in turn housed in a qtr. morocco slipcase, 4to. Limited edition 97/174, signed by Robert Anning Bell. (1)
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