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Spelter cased mantle clock with a French striking movement c1905, case with a depiction of two English Boar War solders in co

Duggleby Stephenson of York

Lot 7002

Spelter cased mantle clock with a French striking movement c1905, case with a depiction of two English Boar War solders in combat, modelled on a raised base entitled �The Last Stand�, later painted spelter case with an 8-day movement striking the hours on a bell, enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute markers and non-matching steel hands. No pendulum or Key.Clock cases such as this depicting heroic and virtuous deeds were very popular at the beginning of the 20th century, produced mainly on the continent with large numbers being exported to England.Dimensions: Height: 90cm Length/Width: 36cm Depth/Diameter: 25cm

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A large and imposing late 19th century French mantle clock with a breakfront plinth constructed from Belgium slate, case ador

Duggleby Stephenson of York

Lot 7029

A large and imposing late 19th century French mantle clock with a breakfront plinth constructed from Belgium slate, case adorned with a display of numerous weapons and accruements of medieval warfare, drum movement case housing a large 7� two-part white enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute markers and steel moon hands, visible Brocot deadbeat escapement with cornelian pallets, dial attached to an eight-day rack striking movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell. With Pendulum. Dimensions: Height: 54cm Length/Width: 60cm Depth/Diameter: 18cmCondition Report:Case dirty with some nibbles, chips and missing parts, dial good, glass good, mainsprings okay

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An American cast iron and brass combined table bell, vesta stand and ashtray, by Russell & Erwin.

Stride & Son

Lot 1634

An American cast iron and brass combined table bell, vesta stand and ashtray, by Russell & Erwin.

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A German 'Schatz Midi Mariner' brass bulkhead clock, having 8 day jewelled movement striking to bell, mounted on a ships whee

Spicers Auctioneers Ltd

Lot 87

A German 'Schatz Midi Mariner' brass bulkhead clock, having 8 day jewelled movement striking to bell, mounted on a ships wheel.Overall diameter 33cm.

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Royal Doulton Lady Figures Paisley Shawl HN199, Monica HN1467, The Bridesmaid, Invitation Hn2170 x 2& damaged Tinkle Bell

Potteries Auctions

Lot 289

Royal Doulton Lady Figures Paisley Shawl HN199, Monica HN1467, The Bridesmaid, Invitation Hn2170 x 2& damaged Tinkle Bell(6)

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John Bell for Minton Chess pieces, smaller item with chip to base, height of tallest 8cm(2)

Potteries Auctions

Lot 590

John Bell for Minton Chess pieces, smaller item with chip to base, height of tallest 8cm(2)

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Vintage Brass & Wood School Bell, height 21cm

Potteries Auctions

Lot 925

Vintage Brass & Wood School Bell, height 21cm

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A collection of Wedgwood jasperware to include plates, lighters, bell, lidded pots etc

Potteries Auctions

Lot 987

A collection of Wedgwood jasperware to include plates, lighters, bell, lidded pots etc

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We thundered out 200 years of the Times, 1785-1985 hardback book by Philip Howard research by Jack Lonsdale Good copy in orig

Chaucer Auctions

Lot 21

We thundered out 200 years of the Times, 1785-1985 hardback book by Philip Howard research by Jack Lonsdale Good copy in original gilt-blocked cloth with some wear and tear as with age. Remains well-preserved overall; bright and clean. Physical description; 175 p. ; ill. ; 38 cm. Notes; Ill. on lining papers. Includes index. Contents; Founding father -- In the beginning -- Owner goes to prison -- Revolution in France -- Trafalgar edition -- Old Crabby: first foreign correspondent [Henry Crabb Robinson] -- A newspaper should be free [John Walter II] -- Most powerful man in the country [Thomas Barnes] -- Peterloo Massacre [aka Manchester Massacre, 1819] -- Duke and The Times [Duke of Wellington] -- Great Exhibition [of 1851] -- By Jove, I am editor of the Times! [John Thadeus Delane] -- Palmerston and The Times [Lord Palmerston] -- Responsible to the people of England -- William Howard Russell in the Crimea -- Indian Mutiny -- American Civil War -- Paris by pigeon and balloon [Franco-Prussian War 1870] -- Blowitz scoops the world [Henri Stefan Opper de Blowitz, Paris correspondent] -- Gordon in Khartoum [Frank Power] -- Parnell: the most spectacular mistake [letters implicating Parnell, leader of the Irish parliamentary group in the Commons, with the Phoenix Park murders of 1882] -- Jack the Ripper: no gruesome detail spared -- Flora Shaw and the Jameson Raid (Boer War, South Africa, 1895) -- Queen Victoria and the atrocious Times -- Our man in Morocco [Walter Burton Harris] -- Trying to stop the rot [Moberly Bell] -- Northcliffe to the rescue [Lord Northcliffe] -- Chief in charge -- Great War and the censor [World War I] -- Prime Minister unmade [Herbert Asquith and Lloyd George] -- Votes for women [Women's suffrage] -- The Times picture page -- Tutankhamun: Fleet Street scooped [Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon 1922] -- General strike: we thunder on [1926] -- Abdication crisis: spokesman or manipulator? [Prince of Wales and Wallis Simpson 1936] -- Appeasement and other errors -- Blitz no interference with production [World War II] -- Everest scoop [Hillary and Tenzing, 1953] -- Winston Churchill and The Times -- Hayley: one of the great editors [Sir William Haley] -- News on the front page -- Closure -- Royal events -- Agony column -- Advertising -- Theatre -- Parliament -- Law -- Some of our own correspondents -- Assassinations -- Silly season -- Women -- Invective -- Book reviews -- Letters -- Court page -- Obituaries -- City -- Sport -- Cricket -- Crossword -- Index to The Times -- Index. Subjects; Times, newspaper. Times Newspapers Limited. Times. Times (London, England). Times (London, England) History. Press. Newspapers Great Britain History. Professions/Occupations. Publishers. Great Britain. Newspapers. History. Journalism. Journalists. News flow. Newspapers with London imprints Times The, to 1982. Genres; History. Illustrated. 2 Kg. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

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Don Maclean signed 12x10 approx. Sound and Vision Bell Ringing Across the Country 45 Benham FDC pm Sound and Vision Bell Ring

Chaucer Auctions

Lot 86

Don Maclean signed 12x10 approx. Sound and Vision Bell Ringing Across the Country 45 Benham FDC pm Sound and Vision Bell Ringing Across the Country Loughborough 05. 12. 2000. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

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A Peter and Jill Dick, Coxwald Pottery, Yorkshire, contemporary slipware money box, together with a bell and covered jar deco

Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 970

A Peter and Jill Dick, Coxwald Pottery, Yorkshire, contemporary slipware money box, together with a bell and covered jar decorated in depiction of hares

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A Regency ebonised bracket clock by James McCabe, fusee movement with a verge escapement, striking on a bell, having a strike

Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1149

A Regency ebonised bracket clock by James McCabe, fusee movement with a verge escapement, striking on a bell, having a strike repeat, the polished backplate finely engraved 'James McCabe, London', a white broken arch dial named and having a strike / silent in the arch, the ebonised case with brass mounts, 30 x 19.5 x 42 cm [Running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested]

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A fine 19th Century French ormolu cartel clock by Raingo Frères, Paris, having a drum movement with an anchor escapement, str

Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1150

A fine 19th Century French ormolu cartel clock by Raingo Frères, Paris, having a drum movement with an anchor escapement, striking on a bell, the backplate stamped with maker's name, white 15 cm dial with retard / advance, the finely cast brass case decorated with acanthus, pineapple finials, laurel swags, and blind fret work, 64 cm high, [Not running]

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A French Belle Époque alabaster and gilt metal mantle clock, having a drum movement with an anchor escapement striking on a b

Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1152

A French Belle Époque alabaster and gilt metal mantle clock, having a drum movement with an anchor escapement striking on a bell, the white dial decorated with enamel floral swags and having an advance / retard, the case bearing a maiden holding Eros, his bow and quiver on the ground, the base having a relief plaque depicting putti and further gilt metal mounts, 27.5 x 13 x 34 cm, together with a pair of French Belle Époque gilt metal mounted alabaster garniture urns, each having finely cast gilt metal grape and vine swags between three legs with Bacchanalian masks and hoof bases, further applied mounts to the alabaster base, 31 cm (running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested)

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Two early 20th Century dome top mantle clocks, comprising a brass clock, having a French drum movement, silvered dial with Ro

Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1163

Two early 20th Century dome top mantle clocks, comprising a brass clock, having a French drum movement, silvered dial with Roman chapter ring, the case having glass sides and back, 15 cm high, together with a mahogany clock, having a French drum movement with a pendulum escapement, striking on a bell, silvered Arabic dial, 24 cm high (brass clock running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested, mahogany clock not running)

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Marguerite, Paris, an early 19th Century brass mounted tortoiseshell veneered eight day bracket or mantle clock, the brass mo

Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1164

Marguerite, Paris, an early 19th Century brass mounted tortoiseshell veneered eight day bracket or mantle clock, the brass movement having an anchor escapement and striking on a bell, the backplate engraved 'Marguerite, Paris', an arched dial having an engraved cast chapter ring with ceramic Roman numerals, above an applied gilt metal panel with openwork scrolls and engraved 'Marguerite, Paris', 31.5 x 13 x 59 cm (running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested)

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A Chinese bronze bell in hardwood stand, 45cm high.

Stride & Son

Lot 1220

A Chinese bronze bell in hardwood stand, 45cm high.

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A mixed lot of Eastern carved wood, to include three book slides; a Chinese bell stand etc. (7)

Stride & Son

Lot 1260

A mixed lot of Eastern carved wood, to include three book slides; a Chinese bell stand etc. (7)

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A brass bell, a trivet, a silver plated teapot and assorted metal ware (box)

Charterhouse Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 304

A brass bell, a trivet, a silver plated teapot and assorted metal ware (box)

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A cased Bell & Howell 16mm camera, Kodak Brownie camera, Cannon 'E05 500' plus other accessories

Durrants

Lot 154

A cased Bell & Howell 16mm camera, Kodak Brownie camera, Cannon 'E05 500' plus other accessories

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SELECTION OF METAL AND ENAMEL BUTLINS BADGESfrom the Butlins Beavers Club from 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 and1968, th

Mulberry Bank Auctions

Lot 309

SELECTION OF METAL AND ENAMEL BUTLINS BADGESfrom the Butlins Beavers Club from 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 and1968, the Corgi Model Club, Budgie Club and The Maid Of The Loch Childrens Club, all mounted on a shaped fabric type bell pull (29)

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KODAK BROWNIE 127 CAMERAin original box, Bell & Howard 624 8mm cine camera and case, a Stereo Puck camera and a pair of The T

Mulberry Bank Auctions

Lot 358

KODAK BROWNIE 127 CAMERAin original box, Bell & Howard 624 8mm cine camera and case, a Stereo Puck camera and a pair of The Tourist Stereo field glasses (4)

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TEN EMPIRE NEWS FOOTBALL ANNUALSfrom the 1950s and 1960s, two Murrays Football Annuals, two The Peter Bell Football Annuals,

Mulberry Bank Auctions

Lot 402

TEN EMPIRE NEWS FOOTBALL ANNUALSfrom the 1950s and 1960s, two Murrays Football Annuals, two The Peter Bell Football Annuals, News Chronicle and the Sunday Chronicle football annuals and twelve Racing And Football Outlook's Football Annuals (28)

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A bygone door bell and pull, beer pump and theodolite

TW Gaze

Lot 1339

A bygone door bell and pull, beer pump and theodolite

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TW Gaze

Lot 1457

Two boxes of books relating to Israel, the Middle East, Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt etc, including Wilfred Thesiger, Freya Stark, Gertrude Bell, works of Flavivs Josephus etc. From the library of Penny Young, freelance writer and journalist who worked and travelled extensively in the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa, and set up Twopenny Press in South Lopham in 2009, publishing several books

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A George III Silver Two-Handled Cup, by John Langlands and John Robertson, Newcastle, 1782, inverted bell shaped and on sprea

Tennants Auctioneers

Lot 148

A George III Silver Two-Handled Cup, by John Langlands and John Robertson, Newcastle, 1782, inverted bell shaped and on spreading foot, with two scroll handles, one side later engraved with initials and dates, 15.5cm high, 15oz 3dwt, 472gr

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A Wine Glass, circa 1750, the bell shaped bowl on a plain stem and domed foot17.5cm highA Similar Wine Glass, the rounded fun

Tennants Auctioneers

Lot 311

A Wine Glass, circa 1750, the bell shaped bowl on a plain stem and domed foot17.5cm highA Similar Wine Glass, the rounded funnel bowl on a plain stem with basal ball knop and folded foot15.5cm high (2)Bell shaped bowl - top rim ground and polishedFunnel bowl - good conditionBoth with typical wear and surface scratches

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A late 19th century walnut cased director's/library clock of waisted form with applied floral mouldings. Twin train eight day

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 391

A late 19th century walnut cased director's/library clock of waisted form with applied floral mouldings. Twin train eight day movement striking upon a single bell, faced by seven inch Roman dial, 51cm high, lacking pendulum bob

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Samuel Shortman, Newnham, an early 19th century longcase clock, the painted arched thirteen inch dial supporting and eight da

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 401

Samuel Shortman, Newnham, an early 19th century longcase clock, the painted arched thirteen inch dial supporting and eight day bell striking movement, 218cm

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William Priddy, Langport, an early 19th century pine longcase clock, twelve inch square dial, supporting a thirty hour bell s

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 402

William Priddy, Langport, an early 19th century pine longcase clock, twelve inch square dial, supporting a thirty hour bell striking movement, 202cm

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Raingo Freres, Paris, a 19th century rosewood case mantle clock with eight day bell striking movement and enamel dial, 22cm,

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 403

Raingo Freres, Paris, a 19th century rosewood case mantle clock with eight day bell striking movement and enamel dial, 22cm, handle down, together with a small brass carriage timepiece and an onyx cased silver mounted lady's travelling timepiece (3)

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James Gale, Newport, an early 19th century oak, mahogany crossbanded longcase clock, the eight day movement striking upon a b

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 404

James Gale, Newport, an early 19th century oak, mahogany crossbanded longcase clock, the eight day movement striking upon a bell, faced by painted arched Roman dial, 215cm

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WWII AIR MINISTRY ISSUE SCRAMBLE BELL,bearing stamped marks and dated 1940, further marked 'T.W.' above military issue broad

McTear's

Lot 120

WWII AIR MINISTRY ISSUE SCRAMBLE BELL,bearing stamped marks and dated 1940, further marked 'T.W.' above military issue broad arrow mark to top, lacking clapper, 32cm highThere are no cracks; it was found in an exterior setting so displays weathering as well as knocks, scratches, etc, a few traces of red paint extant; 32cm high, for shipping quotes please visit mctears.co.uk/shipping for a list of recommended couriers

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PAIR OF CHINESE DESIGN TABLE LAMPS,with pierced scroll decoration and bell shaped bases, with shades, each 90cm high overall

McTear's

Lot 55

PAIR OF CHINESE DESIGN TABLE LAMPS,with pierced scroll decoration and bell shaped bases, with shades, each 90cm high overall (2)

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BRITISH SCHOOL,PORTRAIT OF A MAN,ink on paper, indistinctly signed " ? Bell" and dated 1920,image size 22cm x 20cm, overall s

McTear's

Lot 664

BRITISH SCHOOL,PORTRAIT OF A MAN,ink on paper, indistinctly signed " ? Bell" and dated 1920,image size 22cm x 20cm, overall size 49 cm x 52cm,Mounted, framed and under glass

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PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE KUTANI VASES,painted with birds and flowers, signed, 15cm high, along with a Chinese bras

McTear's

Lot 78

PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE KUTANI VASES,painted with birds and flowers, signed, 15cm high, along with a Chinese brass bell and two Chinese chargers with dragon decoration (5)

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AFTER CECIL ALDIN (1870-1935) - 'The Oxford Road - The Angel at Henley on Thames', and 'The Great North Road - the Bell at St

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Lot 637

AFTER CECIL ALDIN (1870-1935) - 'The Oxford Road - The Angel at Henley on Thames', and 'The Great North Road - the Bell at Stilton', chrotholithographs, signed in pencil with vignettes, publ. 1903 Lawrence and Bullen 40 x 60cm, and After Cecil Aldin - 'The Liverpool Coach', chrotholithograph, decorative panel publ. c.1900 Lawrence & Bullen 26.5cm x 69cm (3)

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A silver folk art style bell in the form of an Eastern European lady. The lady having moulded detailing with floral motifs to

Auctioneum - Bath & East Bristol Auctions

Lot 23

A silver folk art style bell in the form of an Eastern European lady. The lady having moulded detailing with floral motifs to the skirt. Marked 925 MML. Measures 9.5cm tall. Weight 132.4g.

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18th century bell metal mug with ribbed body and loop handle H14cm

Duggleby Stephenson of York

Lot 6115

18th century bell metal mug with ribbed body and loop handle H14cm

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Chinese brass bell in carved wooden stand with hammer, together with two figural African knives max L90cm

Duggleby Stephenson of York

Lot 6234

Chinese brass bell in carved wooden stand with hammer, together with two figural African knives max L90cm

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NO RESERVE Bell (Gertrude) The Letters of Gertrude Bell, 2 vol., first edition, frontispieces, plates, folding map at end vol

Forum Auctions

Lot 169

NO RESERVE Bell (Gertrude) The Letters of Gertrude Bell, 2 vol., first edition, frontispieces, plates, folding map at end vol. 2, scattered faint spotting, original cloth, sunning to spines and upper covers, 1927; The Earlier Letters of Gertrude Bell, first edition, frontispiece, plates, original cloth, slight bumping to corners and spine extremities, 1937, 8vo (3).

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Ovid. Ovids Metamorphosis Englished, mythologiz'd, and represented in figures. An essay to the translation of Virgil's Æneis,

Forum Auctions

Lot 97

Ovid. Ovids Metamorphosis Englished, mythologiz'd, and represented in figures. An essay to the translation of Virgil's Æneis, engraved portrait frontispiece, additional pictorial title and 15 plates, lacking I3 and final blank, A2 (letterpress title) misbound at start, portrait and additional title lower inner gutters repaired, with small worm trace and stained, A2 small worm trace affecting a couple of letters and some more pronounced mostly marginal worming, plate 1 repaired tear at foot, just within image, but without loss, a few marginal repairs, some mostly minor worming, some water-staining / staining and spotting, new endpapers, contemporary calf, rebacked, preserving majority of original backstrip in compartments, with loss at head and foot, corners repaired, marked, rubbed and scuffed, [STC 18968; Sabin 76460], small folio, Printed by J[ohn] L[egat] for Andrew Hebb, and are to be sold at the signe of the Bell in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1640.⁂ The additional title and some of the plates are signed by Franz Cleyn, artist, and Salomon Savery, engraver.

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A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE ORMOLU AND CARRARA MARBLE PORTICO MANTEL CLOCK BY LEPINE, C.1790-1800 the eight day brass drum movement w

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 379

A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE ORMOLU AND CARRARA MARBLE PORTICO MANTEL CLOCK BY LEPINE, C.1790-1800 the eight day brass drum movement with an outside countwheel and striking to a bell, the backplate inscribed and numbered 'Lepine h.ger du Roi Paris no. 4163', the white enamel dial by Barbichon, with the days of the week in puce, with black Roman hours and Arabic minutes and puce dates, signed 'Lepine H.ger du Roi' and 'Place des Victoires no.12', with gilt pierced and fleur-de-lis time hands and steel calendar hands, the temple case with chased and gilded bronze mounts, with an eagle surmount above six urns of flowers and a gallery supported by Corinthian columns hung with laurel swags, with two female figures, representing Justice and Fortitude, flanking war trophies, the breakfront base inset with tablets of scrolling leaves and further trophies, on a separate plinth base 73cm high, 49.3cm wide Provenance By repute, this clock belonged to a noble North Italian family Purchased from Art Ancien, Via dei Coronari, Rome, c.1997 The Collection of Sir Jeremy Lever Catalogue Note Jean Antoine Lepine (1720-1814) began his horological career in Geneva, later moving to Paris where he was apprenticed to Andre Caron, the King's clockmaker. He subsequently married Caron's daughter in 1756. He received maitre title in 1762 and soon after was appointed to the coveted position of Horologer du Roi for Louis XV. He subsequently served as watchmaker to Louis XVI and Napoleon I. He operated from premises in the rue Saint-Denis and in 1789 moved to 12 Place des Victoires. By this time, the day to day running of the business was handled by his son-in-law Claude-Pierre Raguet-Lepine. There are several clocks by Lepine in the British Royal Collection and according to C. Jagger, Royal Clocks: The British Monarchy and its Timekeepers, Lepine was a favourite clockmaker of George IV who is known to have bought a number of clocks from the firm.

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A FRENCH PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE MYSTERY CLOCK ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN-EUGENE ROBERT-HOUDIN, PARIS, MID-19TH CENTURY the four an

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 380

A FRENCH PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE MYSTERY CLOCK ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN-EUGENE ROBERT-HOUDIN, PARIS, MID-19TH CENTURY the four and a half inch glass dial with black Roman numerals and single gilt metal arrow hand inside a chromed bezel, on a scrolling bracket supported by griffins, the waisted case decorated with a cherub amongst scrolling foliage containing a brass, two train movement stamped 'Brevet d'Invention, Boilviller A Paris' and '61', striking on a bell, the back of the case also stamped 'Brevet d'Invention', on a scrolling and shell foot and on a velvet topped giltwood plinth with shell and scrolling foliate decoration 41.5cm high Literature Derek Roberts, 'Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks', 1999, p 225, pl.19-7 for a similar second series 'standard glass dialled single handed mystery clock'. Catalogue Note For similar examples see Bonhams London, Fine Clocks, 9th July 2014, lot 159 and Bonhams New York, Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, Clocks and Silver, 24th September 2012, lot 5268.

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A MAHOGANY MUSICAL LONGCASE CLOCK BY J. HEYWOOD, NORTHWICH the brass three train movement with four turned pillars striking t

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 383

A MAHOGANY MUSICAL LONGCASE CLOCK BY J. HEYWOOD, NORTHWICH the brass three train movement with four turned pillars striking the hours on one bell and chiming on a nest of eight bells, the twelve and three quarter inch brass dial with black Roman hour and Arabic five minute numerals, months of the year, days of the month and Saint's days, inscribed to the centre 'Labour here with all my Might/To tell the Hours of Day and Night/Thy constant care then let it Be/To serve the GOD as I serve Thee' and 'Heywood / Northwich' amongst foliate scrolls, beneath an arched brass moon dial with the days of the month, inscribed 'He appointed the Moon for Certain Seasons', the arched case in the manner of Gillows, the hood centred with a Prince of Wales plumes of feathers with a gilt crown, the broken swan neck pediment and blind fretwork above a glazed door flanked by four fluted columns and four half columns to the side, the trunk with applied scrolling foliage to the door flanked by fluted columns and above a fruiting swag, the base with similar decoration, on bracket feet, with three weights and a pendulum 255cm high

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A WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK BY JOSEPH WINDMILLS, LONDON, LATE 17TH CENTURY the brass eight day twi

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 385

A WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK BY JOSEPH WINDMILLS, LONDON, LATE 17TH CENTURY the brass eight day twin train movement with four turned pillars, the anchor escapement striking on a bell, the ten and a half inch brass dial with a silvered chapter ring with black Roman hour and Arabic five-minute numerals and inscribed 'J Windmills London', the matted centre with a subsidiary seconds dial and a date aperture inside cherub head spandrels, the hood with a square, glazed door framed with a floral inlay and flanked by turned columns with gilt capitals and bases, the trunk with a circular glazed lenticle to the door, between panels inlaid with birds amongst scrolling foliage, with two weights and a pendulum 202cm high Catalogue Note Joseph Windmills an esteemed maker and was made free of the Clockmakers' Company in 1671 and became master in 1702. He was in partnership with his son Thomas and they were based in Tower Street, London.

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A WALNUT AND OLIVEWOOD OYSTER VENEERED AND PARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK PROBABLY BY SAMUEL WATSON, LONDON, LATE 17TH CENTURY AND

Woolley & Wallis

Lot 386

A WALNUT AND OLIVEWOOD OYSTER VENEERED AND PARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK PROBABLY BY SAMUEL WATSON, LONDON, LATE 17TH CENTURY AND LATER the brass eight day movement with four turned pillars, the anchor escapement striking the hours on a bell, the brass ten and a quarter inch dial with a silvered chapter ring with black Roman hour numerals interspersed with fleur-de-lis markers with a matted centre, with a subsidiary seconds dial, a date aperture and pierced hands, the shuttered wind holes inside cherub head spandrels, the hood with silk backed fretwork frieze, with ebonised spiral twist columns, the trunk decorated with fan and star paterae on an oyster ground, with a glazed lenticle, on a plinth foot, with a pair of weights, pendulum and key 197cm high Provenance The family collection formed at Well Head House, Halifax, Yorkshire. Catalogue Note Samuel Watson (d.1740) was elected as Sherriff of Coventry in 1686 before going to London in 1690. Watson made two astronomical clocks for King Charles II. He had been made 'Mathematician in Ordinary' to the King in 1682 when he delivered the first clock. Watson was the leading astronomical clockmaker at the end of 17th century. He seemed to specialise in table (spring) clocks but he also made some longcase clocks and a number of watches.

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John Randall Bratby (British 1928-1992), Giotto's Bell Tower, Florence, crayon, signed, 37 x 29 cmOverall condition good, no

Charterhouse Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 159

John Randall Bratby (British 1928-1992), Giotto's Bell Tower, Florence, crayon, signed, 37 x 29 cmOverall condition good, no damage found

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David Bell, portrait of the artist's wife Megan Bell, oil on canvas, signed, 71 x 50 cm, together with exhibition catalogueS

Charterhouse Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 205

David Bell, portrait of the artist's wife Megan Bell, oil on canvas, signed, 71 x 50 cm, together with exhibition catalogueSome surface wear and scratches, very loose in frame, frame split

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An Edwardian mahogany and marquetry settle, bell flower splats on square tapered legs and spade feet, 114cmW

Busby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 706

An Edwardian mahogany and marquetry settle, bell flower splats on square tapered legs and spade feet, 114cmW

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A wall mounted European vintage coffee grinder; brass bell; oil lamp; ceramic ladle etc

Busby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 167

A wall mounted European vintage coffee grinder; brass bell; oil lamp; ceramic ladle etc

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A brass banded copper coaching horn, the bell with applied Victorian penny, 122cmL

Busby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 225

A brass banded copper coaching horn, the bell with applied Victorian penny, 122cmL

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Three Chinese copper bells, together with one other larger; a further brass bell; brass figure of a man with wide brimmed hat

Busby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 283

Three Chinese copper bells, together with one other larger; a further brass bell; brass figure of a man with wide brimmed hat; and three wall hanging Chinese characters

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A mixed lot of metal items to include Eastern enamel and brass vase, 26cmH; copper frying pan; bell; copper planter; pewter m

Busby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 285

A mixed lot of metal items to include Eastern enamel and brass vase, 26cmH; copper frying pan; bell; copper planter; pewter mug; brass tortoise etc

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A silver plated bell with figural decoration and cherub finial by Elkington & Co.

Busby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 31

A silver plated bell with figural decoration and cherub finial by Elkington & Co.

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A nickel coaching horn, the bell 10cm diameter, 130cm long, mouthpiece absent

Busby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 414

A nickel coaching horn, the bell 10cm diameter, 130cm long, mouthpiece absent

Live Auction

Two Tinka Bell teddy bears

Busby Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 468

Two Tinka Bell teddy bears

Live Auction

AN OAK & BRASS TUBULAR TABLE GONG complete with striker, 36.5cm high, 28cm wide; together with a brass hand bell marked

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Lot 317

AN OAK & BRASS TUBULAR TABLE GONG complete with striker, 36.5cm high, 28cm wide; together with a brass hand bell marked 'A.R.P.', 25cm high, (2).

Live Auction

Antique communion wafer holder in brass & glass, together with a brass bell, both from St. Cuthbert's Church

Lanes & Co

Lot 285

Antique communion wafer holder in brass & glass, together with a brass bell, both from St. Cuthbert's Church

Live Auction

Transport Railwayana - Signal Box Equipment. Comprising:1) Mahogany cased bell on bell off indicator2) Circular brass banner

Lay's Auctioneers

Lot 685

Transport Railwayana - Signal Box Equipment. Comprising:1) Mahogany cased bell on bell off indicator2) Circular brass banner type track occupied/clear indicator with plate "down main between home and points 10 Manufactured by R.E. Thompson & Co. Instruments Ltd Teddington"3) Small brass cylindrical cased "on/wrong/off" indicatorAll 3 items in good condition.

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