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Lot 1220

•Janet Bell (20thC). Great Orme, acrylic on canvas, signed and dated (20)06, 60cm x 60cm.

Lot 1387

Edwin St. John (1878-1961). River landscape before bell tower and mountains, watercolour, signed, 41cm x 61cm.

Lot 482

Shakespeare (William)Summer-Night's Dream. Robert Anning Bell Illus. Israel Gollancz. Ed and Intro. J.M. Dent, London 1895. Ltd Ed. On handmade paper 34/50. Untrimmed paper. Gilt decorated 'ivory' boards. Some discolouration and bumped corners (260 x 200mm) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 498

Keats (John) 'Poems' with Illustrations by Robert Anning-Bell and introduction by Walter Raleigh, George Bell, London/New York 1897. 8vo. Some foxing. Plus Walter Crane 'Renascence' A Book of Verse. Elkin Mathews 1891. Ltd 291/300. Original grey boards (195 x 145mm) plus three further titles (5) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 541

Hamerton (Philip Gilbert) 'Landscape with engraved etchings and many illustrations from Pictures and Drawings'. Seeley & Co, London 1885. Large Fo. 229/525. Vellum boards. Plus See (R.R.M.) English Pastels 1750-1830. G Bell, London 1911. Vellum boards. Plus 'Turner & Ruskin' Edition Deluxe. Duplicate Illustrations in case. Spotted and bumped (3) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 580

Smollett (Tobias) Pereorine Pickle. 2 vols. Bell, London 1895. Plus two further titles. Half green calf (190 x 130mm). Plus a collection of ten 18th/19th century fine bindings (14)

Lot 7

A group of four early 20th century Japanese ivory netsukes, one carved as a figure with a bell, 5cm; one as three wrestling figures; four others similar; and a cane handle carved with numerous faces. (7) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 708

Morris (Rev. F.O.). ‘A Natural History of the Nest and Eggs of British Birds’. 3 vols. 8vo. Bell, London 1875. Plus 16 further Natural History titles. All ex lib. with stamps (19)

Lot 119

A 19th century French rosewood portico mantel clock with white enamel roman dial, Marti, drum movement, count wheel bell strike and sunburst pendulum, the inlaid case with four barley twist column supports, 44cm high

Lot 15

James Green, London: An 18th century ebonised bracket clock, the signed silvered dial with strike/silent dial and engraved foliage below, the engraved eight day movement striking on a bell, the case with arched top, gilt metal mounts, and side handles, 54cm high Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 191

A 19th century French rosewood and foliate inlaid mantel clock with silvered roman dial, the drum movement stamped Block a Paris, count wheel bell strike, silk suspension and cast brass carrying handle, 20.5cm high; and an Edwardian mahogany and inlaid mantel timepiece (2)

Lot 243

A 19th century French Boulle mantel clock, the pressed brass dial with enamel roman chapters, Japy drum movement with bell strike, 37.5cm high

Lot 244

A 19th century American oak bracket clock with white roman dial over a fretwork panel, flanked by tapering octagonal columns, arched top, stepped base and twin train movement with bell strike, with original wall bracket, clock 55cm high

Lot 245

A William IV mahogany table clock, the white painted roman dial inscribed Webb, London, the twin fusee chain movement with shouldered plates, signed backplate, bell strike, pull repeat and pendulum holdfast, the gadroon moulded pad top centred by a pineapple finial over conforming upper door quadrants, lion mask, ring side handles over glass panels, plinth base and brass ball feet, 54cm high

Lot 71

Two ivory netsukeEdo period (1615-1868) to Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryThe first Shoki the Demon-queller emerging from a partially unrolled hanging scroll painting, pursuing a small demon shown on the reverse making off with a small stupa, the roller ends of wood, signed Shuosai with two seals, 4.4cm (1¾in) long; the second a demon polishing a large bell, the bell with a loose ball inside, the eyes inlaid, signed Tomomasa, 3.7cm (1½in) high. (2).Footnotes:Provenance:The second: purchased at Sotheby's, London, 10 March 1988, lot 84 (part lot).Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 930

FOOTBALL, Cardiff City signed selection, 1950s-60s, inc. newspaper & magazine cuttings, photographs (7), all 12 x 10; 26* signatures, Allchurch, Baker, Ellis, Murray, Sullivan, Moore, Bird, Bell, Harrington etc., G to VG, 12

Lot 514

THEATRE, signed hotel room card by thirteen, inc. Freddie Bell, Howard Keele, Rudy Pee etc., G

Lot 636

BOXING, selection, inc. first edition hardback book Men Behind the Gloves by Leslie Bell 1950, tears and scuffs to outer sleeve; photographs, promoter Frank Maloney at various presentations, many with ex-World champions, mostly 10 x 8; programme for Michael Watson Testimonial 8th July 2002, signed to inside by Jake La Motta etc., G, 49

Lot 31

WW2. Stephen Brown Multi Signed Welcome Home Rare Artist Studio Proof 1/25 Colour 28x19 Print. Personally Signed in Pencil By 22 RAF WW2 Pilots including Jim Brookbank, Colin Cole, Sydney Grimes, Jack Warner, Benny Goodman, Tony Iveson, Richard Todd, Reg Spencer, John Bell, Basil Ambrose, Charles Avey, Frank Tilley, The Artist, Ted Cachart and others. Fantastic Signatures. Fantastic Print. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 33

RAF Multi Signed print 18x13. titled Generations of Excellence by the artist Philip E West. limited edition 8/25. signed by John Bell David Robertson David Cooper Peter Hay John Bell and others. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 42

WW2. Maurice Gardner Multi Signed Colour 27x20 Print Titled Grand Slam Guardian. Personally Signed in pencil by John Langston, Colin Cole, Ken Trent, Frank Tilley, Charles Avey, Benny Goodman and John Bell. Wonderful signatures on a great print. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 43

WW2. Maurice Gardner Multi Signed Colour 27x18 Print Titled Flight Engineers Report. Personally Signed in pencil by Grant McDonald, Johnny Johnson, Ron Smith, Ray Grayston, Ken Johnson, Ken Lucas, Ken Trent, Colin Cole, Ken Jenkinson, Bill Reid VC, Fred Sutherland, Frank Tilley, John Bell and one other. Superb Signatures. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 44

WW2. Artist Copy Robert Taylor Return of the George Multi Signed Black and White 16x12 Print. Personally Signed in pencil by Johnny Johnson, Grant McDonald, Tom Bennett, Frank Tilley, Harold Riding, Ken Lucas, Colin Cole, Tony Iveson, Benny Goodman, Ken Jenkinson, John Bell, Charles Avey, Ron Smith, The Artist and one other. Superb Signatures. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 45

WW2. Gil Cohen Multi Signed My Old Lags Colour 17x13 Print. Limited Edition 104/200. Personally Signed in pencil by Bernard Maybey, Benny Goodman, Johnny Johnson, Charles Avey, John Bell, Sydney Grimes and the Artist. Fantastic Print with Superb Signatures. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 500

RAF 11 Individually Signed Avro Lancaster No 617 RAF Bookplates including Flt Lt Murray Valentine, Air Cmdre John Langston, Flt Lt Ken Trent, Wg Cdr John Bell, Warrant Officer Colin Cole, Sqn Ldr Johnny Johnson, Flying Officer Basil Ambrose, Sqn Ldr Benny Goodman, Flt Sgt Charles Avey, Sqn Ldr Tony Iveson and Warrant Officer Frank Tilley. Superb Collection. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 54

Nicolas Trudgian 16x12 Black and White Print Titled En Route to the Bielefeld Viaduct Limited Edition 4/250 Multi Signed by 617 Squadron WW2 RAF Fighter Pilots, John Gray Ward, Basil Fish, Charles Avey, Benny Goodman, John Langston, John Bell, Frank Tilley, Tony Iveson, Tom Bennett, The Artist and two others. Fantastic Print with Superb Signatures. Great Condition. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 63

WW2. Chris Ward and Andy Lee Book Titled Dambusters. First Edition Hardback Book. Personally Signed on the title page by 617 Squadron Fighter Pilots including Johnny Johnson, Maureen Stevens, Charles Avey, Arthur Poove, Des Phillips, Dennis Boofer, Ken Lucas, Basil Fish, Colin Cole, John Langston, John Bell, Benny Goodman and 2 others. 288 pages. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 65

WW2. Chris Ward and Andy Lee Book Titled Dambusters. First Edition Hardback Book. Personally Signed on the title page by 617 Squadron Fighter Pilots including Johnny Johnson, Basil Fish, Colin Cole, John Langston, John Bell, Benny Goodman, Grant McDonald, Tony Iveson, Ray Grayston, Frank Tilley, Fred Sutherland, Ken Jenkinson, James Tait and 2 others. 288 pages. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 66

WW2. Chaz Bowyer Multi Signed Hardback Book Titled Enemy coast Ahead. Personally signed on title page by Johnny Johnson, Sydney Grimes, Bernard Maybey, John Bell, Benny Goodman, Ken Trent, Gordon Cawthorne? And one other. Superb Signatures. Spine and dust jacket in fair condition. 240 pages. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 67

WW2. Gordon Thorburn Multi Signed First Edition Hardback Book Titled No Need TO Die. Personally signed on title page by 617 Dambusters Squadron members including Harry Irons, Colin Cole, Ron Smith, John Langston, John Bell, Benny Goodman, Basil Fish, Ken Johnson, Tom Bennett, Frank Tilley, Murray Valentine, Jack Linaker, Jim Brookbank, Tony Iveson, Ray Grayston and B Prettyjohns. 246 pages. Good Used Condition. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 69

WW2. Alan W Cooper Multi Signed First Edition Hardback Book Titled Beyond The Dams To The Tirpitz. Personally Signed on title page by Willie Tait, Johnny Johnson, Alex McKie, Ken Trent, Benny Goodman, Basil Fish, Frank Tilley, Gray Ward, Ken Jenkinson, John Bell and John Langston. 253 pages. Good Used Condition. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 70

WW2. Patrick Bishop Multi Signed First Edition Hardback Book titled Air Force Blue and Target Tirpitz. Personally signed on the title page by Johnny Johnson, Dr Mary Stopes Roe, John Bell, Charles Avey, Benny Goodman and Sydney Grimes. Fantastic Signatures. 390 pages. Good Used Condition. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 71

WW2. Arthur G Thorning Multi Signed First Edition Hardback Book Titled The Dambuster Who Cracked The Dam. Personally signed on Title Page by Basil Ambrose, Johnny Johnson, Ken Lucas, Benny Goodman, Basil Fish, Les Munro, John Bell, Charles Avey and one other. 178 pages. Good Condition Overall. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 72

WW2. Geoff Simpson Multi signed Guy Gibson Dambuster First Edition Hardback Book. Personally Signed on title page by Johnny Johnson, Frank Tilley, Basil Ambrose, John Langston, Ken Trent, Benny Goodman, Colin Cole, John Bell, and Charles Avey. 191 pages. Good Condition Overall. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 80

Nicolas Trudgian Aviation Sketchbook Multi Signed on First Day of Issue at Duxford Air Show on 12. 7. 2008. Hardback Book. Personally signed on the title page by Billy Drake, Tom Neil, Donald Strait, Ted Cachart, Keith Lawrence, Alden Rigby, Philip Gray, Les Donnely, Tony Pickering, Len Williamson, Tony Blackman, Rusty Waughman, John Ellacombe, M G Stapleton, Benny Goodman, Jack Bromfield, John Langston, John Bell, Walter Morrison, Johnny Johnson, Ken Wallis, Franciszek Konicki and many more. Fantastic Collection of signatures inside a Superb Book. Mint Condition. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 9

Collection of 10 WW2 RAF Signatures on A4 paper with printed black and white photos. Personally signed by Norman Jackson VC, The Rt Hon Lord Lane (Geoffrey Dawson Lane), Ray Parke, George Klenner, George Bell, Paul Songest, Harry McCalla and Miles Tripp. a Superb Collection of WW2 signature, Some may be rare. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Lot 474

The Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Major-General C. B. Basden, 61st Bengal Native Infantry, who ‘was attacked by Sowars, cut at by one, thrust in the arm by another, struck at by a Sepoy with his musket, and assailed by a coolie with a bamboo. He rode away only when resistance was hopeless’ Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Captn. C. B. Basden 61st. Regt. N.I.) surname officially re-impressed, otherwise good very fine £600-£800 --- Provenance: Jack Wadey Collection, 1968. Charles Brenton Basden was born at Plymouth, Devon, on 22nd January 1823, the son of Rear-Admiral Basden, and was commissioned Ensign on Christmas Day 1840. Posted to the 61st Bengal Native Infantry, he was promoted Lieutenant on 16 July 1842. He served in Bundlecund from November 1843 to March 1845 and was on duty in a column under Major Forbes at the capture of the Fort of Gegahut, in Bundlecund 1844. Promoted Captain on 6 July 1853, Basden was present when the 61st Native Infantry mutinied on 7 June 1857, and ‘received a sabre wound in the arm from a trooper of the 6th Light Cavalry, when endeavouring with Ensigns Hawkins and Durnford, to prevent the men of his regiment (led by a troop of the 6th Light Cavalry) from seizing their arms from the Left Wing Bell of Arms of the Regiment.’ (London Gazette 19 May 1858). Annals of the Indian Rebellion by A. H. Chick gives further information: ‘While these occurrences were taking place at the right wing, Captain Basden, with Lieutenant Hawkins, was less fortunate on the left wing. The former was attacked by Sowars, cut at by one, thrust in the arm by another, struck at by a Sepoy with his musket, and assailed by a coolie with a bamboo. He rode away only when resistance was hopeless.’ Recovering from his wounds, Basden joined the Army of Delhi on 21 September 1857, and served with a column throughout the rest of the campaign. In 1859 he was transferred to the 5th Punjab Cavalry, ands the following year was present with this regiment in the action at Tank when the city was attacked by 3,000 Mahsud Wazirs on 18 March 1860 - the enemy were repulsed, leaving 200 dead on the field. Promoted Major on 18 February 1861, Basden was appointed Commandant of the 36th Bengal Native Infantry in 1864, and the following year joined the 45th Rattray’s Sikhs as Second in Command and Wing Officer. Advanced Lieutenant-Colonel on 10 August 1865, he transferred to the 15th Loodhiana Sikhs as Commandant in 1868, before returning to Command the 45th Rattray’s Sikhs in 1870, and was promoted Colonel on 25 December 1871. He retired on 2 November 1878, being granted the honorary rank of Major-General, and died in Hove, Sussex, on 28 November 1914. Sold with copied research.

Lot 274

A quantity of brassware including a chased pitcher, a brass wall mounting bell etc Condition Report:Available upon request

Lot 275

Royal Doulton figures Marie, Biddy, Rose, Sharon, Dinky Do, Top O' The Hill, Tinkle Bell, Wendy, Cherie (9) Condition Report:Available upon request

Lot 406

A brass hand bell and E. Thomas & Williams Ltd Cambrian lamp (2) Condition Report:Available upon request

Lot 497

A phonofiddle by A. T. Howson, London. Made of wood with curved brass horn with a flared bell attached to amplify sound, one wire string to the solid body together with a bow Condition Report:Available upon request

Lot 1198

A Bell Toys Wonder Wheel with original display/instructions card c. early 1950's together with other vintage toys/games including a Penguin Action Toy Skee-Ball in box, Flipping the Kipper; Pantograph and Switchback, all in good and unused condition

Lot 1348

A suffragette "Vote for Women" crested ware bell, along with a Limoges Cartier cup and saucer, a Berlin dish, studio pottery bowl and Deborah Sears strainer

Lot 40

A Chinese brass bell, in a carved hardwood stand, 45cm high, and further bell. (2)

Lot 106

the moulded arch case with brass handle and engraved silvered dial with Roman numbers, and signed plate to the arch 'Geo Price/ London'; with brass grille sides and bracket feet, the eight day movement striking a bell31cm wide, 46.5cm high (handle up), 21.5cm deepProvenance: Moreton House, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire, Heathcote Ball and Co., 8 December 1977, lot 201

Lot 136

the bell top case with a brass handle above an arched brass dial with silvered chapter with Roman number hours, twin winding holes, calendar aperture, and Strike/ Silent dial to the arch, signed 'George Holdway/ Strand London'; the engraved backplate enclosing an eight day bell-strike twin-train movement with bob pendulum29cm wide, 51cm high (handle up), 19cm deep

Lot 162

the swan neck pediment above and arched brass dial with signed boss, the silvered chapter with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, and twin winding holes, above an arched crossbanded trunk door above a banded plinth on bracket feet; the eight day movement striking a bell53cm wide, 230cm high, 27cm deep

Lot 375

various sizes, the bell-shaped glass containers filled with coloured sands depicting seaside landscapes, Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle, etc.Largest 21cm highProvenance: The Peter Rose and Albert Gallichan Collection

Lot 398

the white enamel dial with Roman numbers and engine turned centre enclosed by a band of roses, the eight-day cylinder movement with a bell strike and gridiron pendulum30cm wide, 57cm high, 18cm deepProvenance: The Peter Rose and Albert Gallichan Collection

Lot 451

Fitzpatrick, Sir Percy Jock of the Bushveld. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1907. First edition, 8vo, original green cloth gilt; Kipling, Rudyard The Second Jungle Book. London: Macmillan and Co., 1895. Second edition, 8vo, original blue cloth gilt, owner's name trimmed from title-page; Catlin, George Letters and Notes of the Manners, Customs, and Condition of the North American Indians. London, 1841. 2 volumes, 8vo, original red cloth gilt; Coolidge, Susan What Katy Did. London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, [n.d.] 8vo, original red cloth; Hope, Anthony The Prisoner of Zenda. Bristol: J.W. Arrowsmith, [n.d.] 8vo, original red cloth gilt; "Twain, Mark" [Samuel L. Clemens] A Tramp Abroad. London: Chatto & Windus, 1880. 8vo, original red cloth gilt; "Carrol, Lewis" [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson] Through the Looking-Glass... London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1912. 12mo, later edition, original red cloth gilt; [Idem] The Hunting of the Snark. London: Macmillan and Co., 1913. 12mo, later edition, original red cloth gilt; Alcott, Louisa May Little Women and Good Wives. London: Bliss, Sands, & Co., [n.d.] 8vo, original blue cloth gilt, ownership signature of H.A. Longman; Ewing, Juliana Horatia The Brownies and Other Tales. London: George Bell and Sons, 1875. Third edition, 8vo, original brown cloth gilt, Longman bookplate; and 15 others, sold not subject to returnProvenance: The Estate of the Late Mary Elizabeth Stuart Harley (1925-2019)

Lot 462

the bell top case with a brass handle above an arched silvered dial with moon face, the silvered chapter with Roman number hours and twin winding holes, with gilt brass corner mounts and acanthus scrolled feet, the replaced movement stamped JUNGANS/ A10/ 151, striking a bell30.5cm wide, 54.5cm high, 23cm deepProvenance: Property from a Scottish Country House

Lot 567

the enamel dial surmounted by love-birds, and raised on six columns, on a stepped bowed base, the eight-day movement striking a bell36.5cm wide, 58.5cm high, 16cm deepProvenance: Property from an East Lothian Country House

Lot 585

the squared case surmounted by a saddled horse, with a silvered dial with Roman numerals, the eight-day movement striking a bell and stamped 4244/614629.5cm high, 20cm wide

Lot 586

the Roman numeral dial in a column case surmounted by a bust of the artist Raphael and attended by the archangel Raphael holding a palm and laurel crown, on a plinth base with garlands and urns; with movement with silk suspension and striking a bell28cm wide, 35cm high, 10cm deep

Lot 66

the caddy top hood with carved giltwood flaming urn finials and repoussé brass fret above a twelve inch silvered dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, and twin ringed winding holes, signed on the chapter flanking the VI 'Andrew Broun/ Edinburgh', with crown and cherub spandrels, above a geometric line inlaid and crossbanded trunk door with an oval brass bound lenticle, on a similarly decorated plinth base with bun feet; the month going movement with five wheel trains and turned pillars, anchor escapement, and hourly strike on a bell via a counterwheel46cm wide, 247cm high, 25cm deepFootnote: Note: Edinburgh made clocks that predate 1700 are exceedingly rare. Andrew Broun [or Brown] (circa 1651-1712) was apprenticed to Humphrey Milne on 2nd February 1665. His apprenticeship was recorded thus "The second day of February 1665. The quilk day, Andro Broun, sone lawfull to umquihil Jon Broun, in Lang Newtone, is booked prentice to Umpra Milne, clock maker." Ten years later he officially ended his apprenticeship after demonstrating his skill to a committee of clockmakers and became a freeman of the Hammermen's Incorporation. He then took on several apprentices and journeymen himself throughout his career. He became Captain of the City Guard in 1685 and Master of the Hammermen's Incorporation in 1689.In 1689 and 1690 he was elected boxmaster [treasurer] of the Hammermen's Incorporation and in 1696 he became a Guild brother of Edinburgh. Although recorded as a highly capable maker, he apparently died penniless, with his son applying to the Incorporation for financial assistance on his father's death.John Smith, author of Old Scottish Clockmakers from 1453 to1850, states "In view of the long time he was in business, - thirty-five years - it is remarkable how exceedingly scarce are specimens of his art, only three have come under our notice: one being the splendid clock in the lobby of the advocates library, another that was exposed for sale in the window of a dealer in Queen Street Edinburgh, both these two having cases of beautiful and chaste marquetry; and the third one in possession of a private party in Linlithgow". A marquetry longcase clock by Broun dating to the late 17th century sold in these rooms, 1 September, 2021, lot 18, and another 17 November, 2021, lot 18.Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside Great Britain, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/

Lot 313

Fine 18th century English gold repoussé plunge repeating pair cased verge pocket watch, the gilt fusee movement signed John Gerrard, London with pierced engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, mask, flat steel three arm balance, silvered regulating disc, two hammers striking a bell and cylindrical pillars, signed dust cover, the dial with Roman numerals, minute markers and five minute divisions, gilt beetle and poker hands, inner gold pierced case engraved with floral, cherub and mask decoration and engraved initials, within an elaborately pierced and engraved gold outer case depicting classical figures, 53mm (see condition report)-Movement - the movement is fully wound but not functioning consistently - requires a service/attention, the repeat operates but not smoothly and requires a service.Dial - good.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - good.Case - inner case with light surface marks, the outer case with damage to one of the pierced holes otherwise in good condition - see images, stem rubbed.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Lot 103

A Victorian gilt metal mounted walnut and marquetry pier display cabinet or bookcase, inlaid with stylised leaves, bell husks and Cross Patonce, 105cm high, 111cm wide, 33.5cm deep

Lot 120

Chinese bronze bell on stand, the stand of shaped pierced form and raised on scroll feet, 54cm tall

Lot 42

Mixed works of art, consisting of boxed set of Full Hollow Ground razors (incomplete), Kodak Duaflex, AA and RAC car badges,  three miniature whiskey bottles, plated cup, desk calendar, two wind tape measures, brass bell and others (qty) 

Lot 206

ANTIQUE MUSIC BOX, rosewood floral marquetry cased 3-bell strike 8 air musical box, cylinder width 5"

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