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Click here to subscribeA collection of 20th century Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Belleek and Dresden china items. To include an assortment of Wedgwood Kutani Crane pieces such as vases, a bell and a twin handled urn. Also accompanied by a Dresden candlestick, a pair of Belleek vases. Good overall condition with some minor wear to the gilt. Measures 14cm tall.
A 20th Century Chinese Yixing clay pottery teapot / writing water pourer having a bell shaped finial lid with shaped loop handle and small pouring spout. Incised decoration to rim, seal mark to underside and handle. No visible signs of major damage. Measures approx; 15cm long.Good condition commensurate with age.
Early 20th century assortment of brass figures of varies sizes and weights and a brass trivet. The lot includes a Dutch lady brass figurine in traditional costumes (missing bell on the chain inside the statuette), a cherub brass figurine with ornamental pedestal (the object is possibly missing a piece to be positioned over the putto`s head), a Chinese guardian lion brass statuette, a three wise monkeys brass statuette and an elephant with howdah brass statuette. One brass pierced trivet with etched details along the edges. It measures approx. 12.5cm in diameter.
Camberwick Green - Robert Harrop - a collection of 3; CGMB3 - The clown musical box - CGS02 Windy Miller Mr Carraway Fishing in the sun Limited edition 1214 of 2000 - CGSO9 Jonathan Bell Lord Belbourough apples galore limited edition 660 of 100 Note; from a large collection of Robert Harrop & other statues / figurines. Condition is stated within each description, however buyers are reminded that such statements are not forensic reports and all items will remain sold 'as is'. As a rule, statues do appear mint and undamaged, but this is not guaranteed. Boxes range in condition, and some have wear from storage. In all instances buyers are required to satisfy themselves. Certificates / paperwork are present if photographed, if there are no photographs of certificates then one isn't present.
Camberwick Green - Robert Harrop - a collection of 5; CGYP05 Jonathan Bell and his cow - CG60 The Bugler - CG29 Windy Miller on his tricycle - CG17 Sargant Major Grout - CG09 Captain Flack. Note; from a large collection of Robert Harrop & other statues / figurines. Condition is stated within each description, however buyers are reminded that such statements are not forensic reports and all items will remain sold 'as is'. As a rule, statues do appear mint and undamaged, but this is not guaranteed. Boxes range in condition, and some have wear from storage. In all instances buyers are required to satisfy themselves. Certificates / paperwork are present if photographed, if there are no photographs of certificates then one isn't present.
Camberwick Green – Robert Harrop – a collection of x 4 statues / figurines. To include; CGSFO2 The Bakery Shop Front Limited Edition / First Edition, CGCS1OS Jonathan Bell and Mary Murphy Limited Edition 106/150, CG01SS Windy Miller Limited Edition Showcase Special, Grubb CG15. Measures 10cm tall. Note; from a large collection of Robert Harrop & other statues / figurines. Condition is stated within each description, however buyers are reminded that such statements are not forensic reports and all items will remain sold 'as is'. As a rule, statues do appear mint and undamaged, but this is not guaranteed. Boxes range in condition, and some have wear from storage. In all instances buyers are required to satisfy themselves. Certificates / paperwork are present if photographed, if there are no photographs of certificates then one isn't present.
Camberwick Green – Robert Harrop – a collection of x 2 statues / figurines. To include; CGS09 Jonathan Bell & Lord Belborough "Apples Galore", CGCS04 The Mayor & Miss Lovelace "Trumpton Cheer", Measures 10cm tall. Note; from a large collection of Robert Harrop & other statues / figurines. Condition is stated within each description, however buyers are reminded that such statements are not forensic reports and all items will remain sold 'as is'. As a rule, statues do appear mint and undamaged, but this is not guaranteed. Boxes range in condition, and some have wear from storage. In all instances buyers are required to satisfy themselves. Certificates / paperwork are present if photographed, if there are no photographs of certificates then one isn't present.
Camberwick Green – Robert Harrop – a collection of x 5 statues / figurines. To include; CG01 Jonathon Bell, CG70 Pugh, CGF01 (Ttime flies by), CGCMO1 Windy Millers Collectors Mug, CGFO3 Mr Clutterbuck, CG48 Dutch Organ Dancers. Note; from a large collection of Robert Harrop & other statues / figurines. Condition is stated within each description, however buyers are reminded that such statements are not forensic reports and all items will remain sold 'as is'. As a rule, statues do appear mint and undamaged, but this is not guaranteed. Boxes range in condition, and some have wear from storage. In all instances buyers are required to satisfy themselves. Certificates / paperwork are present if photographed, if there are no photographs of certificates then one isn't present.
Andreas Greiner (Aachen 1979 – lebt in Berlin). „I Heard the Bell Well then I Fell“. 2015Inkjet-Fotodruck. 21 × 21 cm (8 ¼ × 8 ¼ in.). Signiert und datiert.Einer von 2 nummerierten Künstlerabzügen aus einer Gesamtauflage von 17. [3219] Gerahmt.Provenienz: Direkt vom KünstlerDie Fotografie fängt den Moment der einzelligen Alge (Pyrocystis fusiformis) ein, welche natürliches blaues Licht (Biolumineszenz) emittiert.Andreas GreinerZustandsbericht: AP II/II. In sehr gutem Zustand. Sehr schöner harmonischer Gesamteindruck.Wir berechnen auf den Hammerpreis 25% Aufgeld und auf Hammerpreis und Aufgeld die zum Auktionszeitpunkt geltende Umsatzsteuer. Der gesamte Erlös dieser Auktion wird an Be an Angel e.V. gespendet.
A 20th century French Art Deco clock garniture with a movement by Pierre Megin of Seloncourt, in a rectangular case with panels of contrasting variegated marble surmounted by a sculpted figure of a greyhound, with a stylised octagonal dial within a glazed bezel, with Arabic numerals, minute markers, steel hands and the retailers name �Raoul Nion, Bauge� inscribed on the dial, with an eight-day Parisian countwheel striking movement, striking the hours and half hours on a bell (missing), with a pair of corresponding garnitures. With pendulum. Dimensions: Height: 37cm Length/Width: 27cm Depth/Diameter: 12cm
A mid-19th century oak and mahogany longcase clock with a swans neck pediment, brass paterae and a central ball and eagle finial, stepped break arch hood door and flanking waisted pillars with brass capitals, mahogany veneered trunk with canted corners and a short contrasting oak door with applied carving above on a rectangular oak plinth with a shaped base, painted break arch dial, roman numerals and minute markers, matching brass hands with a semi-circular calendar aperture and date disc behind, depiction of a floral bouquet to the break arch and conforming spandrels, dial pinned directly to a 30-hours chain driven movement with countwheel striking, striking the hour on a cast bell. With pendulum and weightDimensions: Height: 219cm Length/Width: 48cm Depth/Diameter: 23cm
An oak longcase with mahogany cross banding and inlay, pagoda pediment with an inlaid oval and central ball and spire finial, recessed break arch door flanked by two reeded pillars with brass capitals, oak trunk with a long door and break arch top with cross banding on a rectangular plinth with raised bracket feet, 12� break arch brass dial with a circular boss to the arch inscribed �John Sharpe, Coggeshall�, with dolphin spandrels to the arch and matching �C� spandrels to the corners, with a fully engraved dial centre, semi-circular date aperture with date disc behind and subsidiary seconds dial, chapter ring with Roman numerals and half hour markers, minute track and five-minute Arabic's, dial pinned via a cast Iron falseplate to an eight-day rack striking movement, striking the hours on a cast bell. With bell, pendulum, brass cased weights and key. Dimensions: Height: 220cm Length/Width: 44cm Depth/Diameter: 24cm
An 18th century oak cased longcase clock by M Thomas & Sons, Carnarvon c1780, flat topped hood with a wide cornice and plain frieze, glazed hood door flanked by two shaped pillars, with a long trunk and door with a break arch top, with canted and reeded corners on a short plinth with a raised conforming break arch panel and skirting, 13� brass dial with an engraved centre, small semi-circular date aperture and disc behind, with a subsidiary seconds dial, non-matching steel hands and scroll spandrels, Engraved chapter ring with roman numerals, five minute Arabic's and minute markers, dial pinned directly to an eight day rack striking movement, striking the hours on a cast bell. With weights, pendulum and key. Michael and Morris Thomas are recorded as working together in Carnarvon 1769-94.Dimensions: Height: 203cm Length/Width: 43cm Depth/Diameter: 25cm
A mid-19th century oak and mahogany longcase clock by “ Wm Harrison, Tadcaster”, swans neck pediment with brass paterae and three ball and spire finials, recessed break arch door flanked by two turned and ringed pillars with brass capitals, oak and mahogany trunk with a short door and twin spire top and inlaid crosbanding, on a conforming rectangular plinth with a raised panel, fully painted break arch dial with a depiction of a traveller in a continental landscape to the arch, with floral painted spandrels, Roman numerals and fifteen minute Arabic's, subsidiary seconds dial and date calendar, matching hands in stamped brass, dial pinned directly to an eight day rack striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum, weights and key. William Harrison is recorded as working at various locations in Tadcaster during the 19th century, High Street (1822) Bridge Street (1826) and Kirkgate (1832).Dimensions: Height: 220cm Length/Width: 57cm Depth/Diameter: 25cm
A brass lantern clock, circa 1880, in the 17th century style, of typical form, inscribed John Saunders, London, with an 18cm dial, Roman numerals, the case with an arched fretwork top enclosing a bell, inscribed 1739, with engraved hinged sides, fitted with a twin fusée movement, 41cm high, 17.5cm wide, 15cm deep, with keyCondition reportHands replacement. Rear door loose (requires case unscrewing to re-instate). Clock fusée’s both apparently intact and clock running in saleroom. Movement seems in apparently good condition, case overall complete.
A Victorian Silver Rectangular Inkstand of Shaped Outline, by AB Savory & Sons London, 1858, engraved with anthemion, bell flower and scroll ornament to borders and moulded scroll supports, 12ins x 7.75ins x 3ins high, complete with taper stick and two panel cut and silver mounted inkwells, weighable silver 29ozs
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) - Engraving - "Veduta del Pantheon d'Agrippa", 18.75ins x 27ins, framed and glazedCondition ReportThis work has not been inspected out of its frame. It has been close framed and the plate mark is not obvious. There is all over light discolouration. There is a circa 3ins repaired (?) tear from the upper edge at centre. There is a small scratch which doesn't appear to go through the paper roughly at centre of the roof slope towards the upper right corner. The lower left corner shows a small area of damage/lifting of the print. There are a few very light scattered scuffs to the paper, particularly apparent to the sky area. There is a fine circa 2ins scratch from the upper edge to the left of the bell tower. This work is printed on wove paper.
A Collection of Fifteen English Snuff Boxes, including - tortoiseshell rectangular box with plated mounts, early 19th Century, 3.5ins x 2ins x 1.125ins, carved wooden snuff shoe, 3.5ins x 1.75ins high, circular oak box with inset bell metal circular plaque inscribed "Oak and bell metal of York Minster. Burnt May 20 1840", 4.5ins diameter, and three other objects - seven drawer copper monocular, cased meerschaum pipe and Chinese cast brass dog of FoCondition ReportTortoiseshell example with plated mounts - the interior base shows vertical slots cut for two central dividers. The central dividers are missing. Shoe snuff box - the hinge is broken and a small piece of the cover at the hinge end is broken away and missing. Small oval horn box with silvery metal and paste mount to top - the side of the top with some damage and a small area missing. Cylindrical brass wax Vesta box - small dent to lower part. Small glass spirit bottle, stopper and glass in olive wood case - olive wood with age crack to underside of base extending into body for approximately .5ins. Miniscule chip to rim of bottle. All other pieces appears to be in good condition with no obvious damage/loss/restoration.
A 19th Century Red and White Flecked Marble and Gilt Metal Mounted Mantel Clock, by A.D. Mougin, No.883, the 3.5ins diameter cream enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, to the eight day movement striking on a bell (missing), contained in rectangular case, surmounted by gilt bronze spelter figure -'Reine Des Pres', after Moreau, on moulded scroll supports, 34ins high (lacking key and pendulum), and a Continental burr wood and gilt metal mounted oval two-handled jardiniere, of serpentine outline with pierced gallery, bead mounts and on leaf scroll supports, 13ins x 9.5ins x 6.5ins high
An Early 20th Century Mahogany Cased Mantel Clock, the 5.75ins arched dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary silent/chime dial, to the eight day two train movement, striking and chiming on four gongs, contained in case with arched and moulded top and inlaid with scroll and bell flower ornament, with plain turned columns to front, on plinth base with flat bun feet, 14ins high
A Late 19th Century French Ebonised Mantel Clock and a Small Regulator Wall Clock, the mantel clock by L Japy Fils, No.1933, the 4ins diameter white enamel dial with Roman numerals, to the eight day two train movement, striking on a bell, contained in drum pattern case on scroll supports, the plinth base with glazed front panel, 13.5ins high, the regulator timepiece with 2.5ins dial with Roman numerals to the single train movement, contained in case with shaped and moulded glazed front with turned finial to top and shaped apron to base, 15.25ins high
A 19th Century Rosewood Mantel Clock retailed by J.T .Bell, 151 Mount Street, Berkeley Square, the 3.5 ins cream painted metal dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in rosewood and brass mounted case with brass flush handle to top and fluted frieze, glass panels to sides and on plinth base, 8ins highCondition ReportExternally the clock appears to be in good condition showing wear commensurate with age and possibly light refurbishment. The brass handle to the top functions correctly. All four glasses appear to be original and free from any obvious sign of damage or cracks. The rear door appears to have the original glass and may possibly have had the hinges replaced but sympathetically. Internally the mechanism appears correct and the pendulum and key are present. However the clock should be regarded as untested. The white dial appears to be free from any obvious sign of damage other than some light scratches and marks with wear to the chapter at the 10, 11 and 12 o'clock positions. The hands appear original. The clock does tick.
A Late George III Mahogany Cased Mantel Clock by H.J.Tymms of London, the 8ins diameter painted and slightly domed metal dial with Roman numerals, to the eight day two train movement with engraved bordered rear plate and striking on a bell, contained in figured mahogany dome top case, inlaid with ebony stringings to front, with brass stop fluted quarter columns to sides, leaf moulded and ring handles on four gilt brass ball feet, 17ins high Note: H.J. Tymms recorded working London 1795-1811Condition ReportThe exterior of the clock appears to be in good original condition showing some cracks and splits to the veneer commensurate with age and usage. The fluted columns are both in good condition, likewise all the brasswork appears original and present, likewise the feet. The clock shows no obvious sign of previous damage or repair. Both side frets are in good condition however there is some repair to the veneer on the left hand side fret. The glass to the front appears to be intact and free from any obvious signs of chips or cracks. The hinge shows some slight sign of aged repair but functions correctly. The locking key to the front cover is not present, however the cover can be opened. The dial shows some hairline cracks to the enamel, the most obvious being at the 2 o'clock position and is approximately 2ins in length. Likewise a further hairline crack at the 7 o'clock position approximately 1ins and several chips to the outer rim of the dial. The baton numerals at the 12 o'clock position are worn with some wear in general commensurate with age. The hands appear original with the pointer to the centre brass hour dial for the alarm function. It should be noted this function has not been tested. To the rear of the clock there appears to be some slight aged repair to the rear door. The rear hinges do appear to be original and function correctly. The pendulum is present. The mechanism appears to be complete and clear but should be regarded as untested. Overall an honest example. The base of the clock measures 12ins x 6.25ins and stand 17ins tall, as catalogued.
An Early Victorian Rosewood Cased Mantle Clock by George and Walter Yonge, Strand, London the 7in silvered dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train trip repeating movement, striking on a single bell, the heavy back plate engraved with maker, contained in rosewood and gilt metal case of Gothic design, the lancet pattern top with square pad with reeded ornament and with turned and reeded finials, cluster columns to front on plinth base with turned and reeded feet, 23ins highCondition ReportExternally the clock appears to be in original condition showing wear commensurate with age. There is some cracking to the veneer in several places. There is also a crack to the top right hand side approximately 1ins beneath the finial that extends from front to rear of the clock and appears to be completely through the wood. The finials are in good condition and appear to be original, likewise the feet and the base, good condition original feet. Brass work is present and correct and in good condition although fret work to one side panel is detached but complete. The dial is in good condition showing no obvious signs of hairline cracks or restoration. Likewise the hands are also in good condition. The hinge to the front cover appears original and shows no obvious sign of previous damage or repair. The domed glass itself is secure and shows no sign of cracks or chips. The rear door is in likewise good condition, the hinges appear to be later replacements with modern screws and the glass also appears to be a replacement. The mechanism appears to be intact and the pendulum is present however the clock should be regarded as untested.
A Mid 18th Century Walnut Table Clock, by William Poulton of London, the 6.5ins arched brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, with strike/silent dial to arch, mock aperture and date aperture, to the eight day two train movement now with anchor escapement and later pendulum, striking and repeating on seven bells, the back plate engraved with leaf scroll ornament, contained in walnut inverted bell topped case with cross-grained mouldings, plain arched panels to sides and on block feet, 17.75ins highNote: William Poulton recorded working London before 1773 Provenance: From The Collection of the late Stuart Beazley of Broome Park, Barham, Canterbury, KentProvenance: The Canterbury Auction Galleries, 28th November 2018 - Lot 1012Condition ReportThe clock is in excellent overall condition showing only slight cracking to the veneer commensurate with age and usage. The brass handle appears to be original and is undamaged, likewise the feet are also original. The glass to the dial is free from any obvious sign of cracks or chipping and appears to be original. The dial itself is clean and bright bearing maker's name. The hands appear to be original. The rear door is glazed and the hinges are original. The door opens and closes securely. The highly decorated mechanism is in excellent working order. We are aware that the vendor had the clock fully serviced and restored some years previously. Overall an excellent example.
Early 18th Century Brass "Lantern" Clock, by Henry Jackson of Lavington (Wiltshire), the 6.25ins silvered chapter ring with pierced steel single hand, the dial centre engraved with a "Tudor Rose" and leaf scroll ornament, to the brass and iron framed movement with crown wheel and verge escapement striking on a bell, contained in case with solid turned pillars to corners and bold turned finial, and with pierced and engraved dolphin crestings, on turned feet, 15.75ins high, together with later carved wall bracket
An 18th Century Oak Longcase Clock, by Wilmshurst of Deal, the 12ins square brass dial with wide chapter ring with Roman numerals and single hand, to the thirty hour movement striking on a bell, contained in plain oak case with shaped cresting and turned and fluted pillars to hood, 81ins high Note: Thomas Wilmshurst, Deal, Kent recorded as apprenticed 1713, retired 1764, died 1777.Condition ReportExternally the case appears to be in excellent overall condition showing no obvious sign of previous damage or repair. The hood again appears original. The glass is intact and free from any visible scratches or chips and appears to be the original glass. The hinges appear original and function correctly. The latch is present but no key so cannot be tested. The pediment is fitted for finials which are not present. The reeded columns appear to be potentially a later addition. The mechanism itself is somewhat dirty but appears to be complete, however it should be regarded as not tested. The weights and pendulum are present and appear to be original. The hood latch is present but not attached. The single hand dial appears original and shows no obvious sign of restoration. The signature is easily read, however one fretted panel to the top left hand side requires re-fixing. Overall a clean honest example.
An 18th Century Oak Longcase Clock by Chaplin of Ashby (de-la Zouch), the 12ins square brass dial with silvered chapter ring, with Roman numerals, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, in associated oak and mahogany case with moulded scroll pediment and turned and fluted pillars to hood, shaped trunk door crossbanded in mahogany and inlaid with ovoid shell motif, conforming plinth base, 84ins high Note: Chaplin of Ashby recorded as a clock maker circa 1750Condition ReportExternally the case appears to have been subject to some refreshment over the years, showing signs of repolishing. The base to the finial appears to be a later restoration, however the finial appears correct and likewise the other decoration. The plinth is in good condition, likewise the dial. The gilding to the dial is in excellent condition. The hands are bright and may be a later replacement and the gilding to the centre of the dial is showing some mottled patination in general. The glass is in good condition and shows no obvious signs of cracks or chips. The front door has numerous cracks round the perimeter to the veneer and two particularly notable ones near the closing latch. The pendulum is present and appears original, likewise the winding handle. Enclosed with the item to the interior is a receipt dated June 2009 listing repairs in the nature of a full service including bushings, repairs to the pendulum, dial married up to the movement of the clock, repaired the plate of the dial, removed gold paint and polished, chapter ring, filled black numerals and replaced missing screws, resilvered and lacquered. The invoice was for the sum of £390 and was carried out by a company called Alanns who is a member of the British Watch and Clockmakers Guild. Note: The clock has not been tested.
A Late 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Thatcher of Tenterden, the 11ins square brass dial with Roman and Arabic numerals matted dial centre and applied with pierced spandrels cast with masks and scroll ornament, to the thirty hour movement, striking on a bell, in a plain case with moulded cornice and fluted columns to hood, figured trunk door and on plinth base with shaped apron and bracket feet, 78ins high Note: Thatcher recorded working Tenterden circa 1772
A 19th Century Oak Longcase Clock by William Hayler of Chatham, the 12ins painted metal dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, floral decorated spandrels to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, in a case with moulded dentil cornice and turned columns to hood, shaped trunk door and plinth base, on bracket feet, 81ins high Note: William Hayler recorded working Chatham early 19th CenturyCondition ReportThe condition of the case itself is good, the pendulum is present, the mechanism appears complete, however the clock should be regarded as untested. Externally it appears to be in good overall condition, however the varnish has been refreshed at some point in recent years. The brass work is present and correct and is polished. The columns are likewise in good condition and there is no damage to the dentil course. The hood itself is fine, no real sign of repair apart from some rubbing of the lower hinge to the case. The glass appears to be original and the putty original. The hinges are in good condition and are original. The painted dial is in nice condition, showing light wear and abrasions commensurate with age and usage, overall legible and the hands appear original. The mechanism appears to be intact but is not clean and should be regarded as untested. The hinges to the front door appear to be original and in good condition. The weight and pendulum are present. Overall an honest example that has had some 'refreshing' in recent years.
A Late 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Iles of London, the 12ins arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, recessed subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture with matted dial centre, strike/silent dial to arch, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, in a case with swept pagoda top and brass finials above moulded arch and turned and fluted and brass stopped columns to hood, arched trunk door with raised edge mouldings, flanked by fluted and brass stopped quarter columns, the plinth base with raised and moulded centre panel on shaped apron and bracket feet, 92ins high Note: Thomas Iles recorded working London 1778-90Condition ReportExternally the clock appears to be in good condition showing no obvious sign of previous damage or repair, however the external finishing appears to have been refreshed in recent years, the columns are correct and the brass work is correct and two brass finials are present. The hood is in good condition and the glass appears original, the hinges to the hood are original and show no obvious sign of previous repair. The dial is crisp and the Roman numerals may have been refreshed. The mechanism is clean and appears complete however the clock should be regarded as untested. The pendulum and weights are present. The door to the case is in good condition however the hinges have been adjusted and may be a later replacement but are in good keeping with the rest of the clock. The seal board of the movement appears to be original, if not it is from period timber, but in our opinion it is original and still bears a trade label. Inside the cheeks of the case there are two blocks which guide the hood into position, likewise these appear to be original as do the nails which attach them. The previous owner of the clock is known to us and it is known that the clock was sent away and subject to an expensive restoration to the movement and case so it should be considered as restored but in a very sympathetic manner.
A Late 17th/ Early 18th Century Walnut and Marquetry Longcase Clock, by James Clowes of London, the 10ins square brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, to the eight day two train five pillar movement striking on a bell, contained in ebonised and walnut case with moulded cornice, split spiral turned columns to hood, trunk inlaid with bird and floral marquetry, on plinth base with bun feet, 77.75ins high Note: James Clowes, born 1643, died 1706, was a member of the Clockmakers Company from 1671-1705Condition ReportExternally the clock appears to be in good overall condition showing some sign of historic cracking to the veneer in general. All the veneer appears to be present and free from any obvious sign of previous damage or repair. The rising hood is in good condition as are the twisted columns and brass work. The top of the hood is showing three distinct holes for finials or a pediment, neither of which are present. Likewise the top of the hood also appears to have had a replacement wooden panel but not recently. The interior of the hood shows original patination and the three glasses appear to be original and set in the original putty. The wood supporting the mechanism of the clock appears to be a later replacement. The mechanism is clean and bright and has been restrung fairly recently. The mechanism appears to be intact and functions correctly but should be regarded as not tested. The dial itself is clean and bright and appears to have had some retouching in certain minor areas but is crisp. We believe the minute hand may be a replacement. The silver chapter ring appears to be original showing some slight discolouration and wear commensurate with age and usage. The interior of the case appears original and shows a nice patination of age. The weights appear original. The hinges are likewise original and the glass to the front of the case. The marquetry is in fine order showing no obvious sign of any missing component. The base appears to be original however it has a crack through the middle of the marquetry panel of approximately 10ins running from right to left. The feet appear to be original. We believe the case may have been subject to some historic restoration, mostly to the base at the rear. Overall an honest example that may have seen some refreshment over the years.
A mahogany 8-day Longcase Clock, W. Ballantyne, Edinburgh, the 12in arched silvered dial with chapter ring and engraved decoration, Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, the two-weight movement striking on a bell, in swan-neck case with pilasters, W 46cm x H 222cm x D 26cm.
A good quantity of mostly 20th century volumes to include:The Life and Times of Daniel Defoe – William Chadwick (John Russell Smith 1859)Virginia Woolf – Quentin Bell (Vols 1 & 2) (Hogarth Press 1972) A Daughter of the Samurai – Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto (Doubleday Page & Co 1925)Poems by Eduard Morike (Methuen 1959) with inscription ‘To Ruth and K. With love from Norah.’ (to the poet Ruth Pitter and Kathleen O’Hara from the book’s translator Norah Cruikshank.)Essays and Poems Presented to Lord David Cecil (uncorrected proof, Constable 1970)The Life and Explorations of Fridtjof Nansen – J Arthur Bain (Walter Scott new edition 1897)Two Cheers for Democracy - E.M. Forster (Edward Arnold 1951) with dustjacketBooks and Characters – French and English - Lytton Strachey (Chatto & Windus 1922)The Rape of the Lock – Alexander Pope (Chiswick Press 1925 limited edition (313 of 725))Discourses in America – Matthew Arnold (MacMillan 1889)The Devil and the Lady – Alfred Tennyson (Macmillan 1930)The Adventures of Baron Munchausen – R.E. Raspe & others (Cresset Press 1948)Christopher in His Sporting Jacket – John Wilson (McClure, Phillips & Co 1901)Principles of Social Reconstruction – Bertrand Russell (George Allen & Unwin 1917)The Odes of Horace adorned by Vera Willoughby (Peter Vavis 1926 limited edition of 500)Equality – R.H. Tawney (George Allen & Unwin 1929)The Childhood of Art – H.G. Spearing (Vols 1 & 2) (Ernest Benn 1930) with later Desmond Morris bookplateParagone – A Comparison of the Arts of Leonardo da Vinci (Oxford U.P. 1949)Dante and the Animal Kingdom - R.T. Holbrook (Columbia University Press and the Macmillan Company 1902) inscribed ‘Caroline Churchill 1902’ and with later Desmond Morris bookplateThe Dance of Life – Havelock Ellis (Constable & Co 1923) with Desmond Morris bookplateThe Works of Samuel Warren (Blackwood 1868)Perityphlitis - Fredeick Treves (Macmillan 1897)Horace and His Lyric Poetry - L.P. Wilkinson (Cambridge U.P. 1945)Gomer, Second Part – John Williams (Hughes & Butler 1854)The Visions of the Sleeping Bard – Ellis Wynne translation (Simkin Marshall 1897)Wales and the War of the Roses – Howell T. Evans (Cambridge U.P. 1915)Telynegion Maes a Mor – Eifion Wyn (Cwmni y Cyhoeddwyr Cymreig, Caernarfon 1906)
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