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Click here to subscribeAn Edward VII silver rattle, maker's mark worn, Birmingham, 1908: with whistle and bell, a Dutch silver miniature box and cover with embossed figural decoration, 3cm high, a silver dressing table jar and cover with embossed floral decoration, 6.5cm diameter and four plated Jersey style miniature milk jugs, weighable silver 71gms, 2.28ozs.
Couaillet Frères, a French brass carriage alarm clock: the eight-day duration timepiece movement having a silvered platform lever escapement and sounding the alarm on a bell, the backplate stamped with the hand setting arrow design as found on clocks by Couaillet Frères and numbered 5027, the white enamel dial having black Roman hour numerals, alarm setting dial and retailer's name F. Rotig, Havre, with decorative blued steel hands, the Corniche case with three-bail handle, height 18cm handle up, 15cm handle down. With travelling box.* Biography Couaillet Frères were one of the most prolific of the carriage clock makers at this period with workshops in the horological town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont near Dieppe. In 1885 Armand Couaillet was employed by the prominent maker Albert Villon, but in 1892 he and his brothers Denis and Ernest set up their own workshops in the centre of the town as Couaillet frères. They increased the size of the concern when buying the house and workshops of Delépine-Barrois across the road in 1912.* Notes Reference Leigh Extence The Carriage Clock Makers of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, NAWCC 2020.
Delépine-Barrois, an engraved carriage clock: the eight-day duration movement having a platform lever escapement and striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with push button repeat sounding the last hour at will, the backplate stamped with the hand setting arrow as used by the Delépine family and numbered 829, the white enamel dial having black Roman numerals, blued steel moon hands and with an engraved gilded surround, the engraved Gorge case with swing handle, height 15cms handle up, 13cms handle down.* Biography Delépine-Barrois were a partnership between Ludovic Delépine and his wife Marie Barrois, the step-daughter to the horologist Sauteur of Paris and Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, the horological town where Marie met and married Ludovic Delépine in 1884. The Delépine-Barrois business became one of the finest carriage clock producers of the late-Victorian period before selling the large house and workshops to Couaillet in 1914.
A small Edwardian mahogany bracket clock: the eight-day duration, spring-driven timepiece movement having a platform lever escapement and stamped Made in England 27594, the break-arch silvered dial engraved with black Roman numerals, foliot swags to the four corners and Tempus Fugit within the arch, with blued-steel hands, the mahogany bell-top case with glazed sides and flat feet, height 25cm.
An early Victorian French ebonised and contra-boulle mantel clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell set within the pediment, the velvet-backed arched dial having a gilt-brass chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and meeting-arrowhead half-hour markings, with decorative gilt-brass hands, a gilded c-scroll mount below engraved to the centre with the initials J.S., the ebonised case inlaid with contra-boulle brass and tortoiseshell decoration with cast-brass capitals to the flat pillars, the bell-top shaped top with further inalid decoration, a gallery to the front and cast finials to the four corners, the case sides with similar inlay and gallery, with brass bound shaped glazed panels, height 42cm.
A Regency mahogany bracket clock: the eight-day duration double-fusee movement striking the hours on a bell, with the eight-inch round convex painted dial having black Roman hour numerals and blued steel moon hands, the mahogany carved pagoda top case with carved applied decoration to the front, brass fishscale fretwork to the sides below carrying handles and all standing on brass ball feet, height 47.5cm.
A brass lantern mantel clock: the eight-day duration double-fusee movement striking the hours on a bell and having an anchor escapement, the brass lantern case having a raised brass chapter ring engraved with black Roman hour numerals, the dial centre with tulip engraving, engraved corners, blued steel hands and cast-brass engraved cresting, the bell set within iron bell straps to the top, height 38cm. *Notes The Victorian movement was made to fit into the earlier late 17th Century case and dial.
Samuel Marti, a French gilt-brass cartel wall clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with an outside countwheel, the backplate stamped with the trademark of the maker S. Marti et Cie along with the serial number 19600, the round cream dial having black Arabic numerals and indistinctly signed for the Paris retailer, with decorative gilt-brass hands, the brass case of c-scroll and rococo form, height 48cm.* Biography Samuel Marti is recorded at Le Pays de Montbéliard, Paris in circa 1860 making blancs-roulants, with workshops in the south of France in Montbéliard, having set-up in 1839 with his partner Georges Moser at 13 Orleans-Marais. The partnership ended in 1843 and Marti was to join Japy Freres and Roux in 1863 to market their movements to such firms as L’Epee from their address at Rue Vieille-du-Temple.
Wilson, York, an oak and mahogany longcase clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell and having a thirteen-inch brass break-arch dial with a raised silvered chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, the centre having a subsidiary seconds dial, engraved scroll decoration and signed Wilson, York, with cast-brass c-scroll corner spandrels and decorative brass hands, the arch having a silvered boss engraved with a bird in flight and wording Tempus Fugit, the oak and mahogany veneered case with fluted quarter columns to the trunk, boxwood stringing and shell inlay to the door, the hood with fluted columns and a swan-neck pediment, the base with canted corners and raised panel, standing on bracket feet, height 224cm.
Farrer, Pontefract, a mahogany and oak longcase clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell and having a thirteen-inch painted arched dial with Arabic hour numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, decorative gilt-brass hands and with a scene within the arch depicting a lady walking in a garden, indistinctly signed to the dial centre Farrer, Pontefract, the oak case having mahogany crossbanding, the trunk with quartered fluted columns, the hood with a swan-neck pediment and fluted pillars, the base with a raised panel, height 220cm.* Biography Farrer were a well-known and prolific family of clockmakers working in Pontefract and near environs in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.Reference Brian Loomes, Yorkshire Clockmakers, Pub. Dalesman Books 1972.
Porter, Wokingham, an oak longcase clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the twelve-inch painted arched dial having black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, decorative floral corner spandrels, and a rural scene depicting the ruins of a windmill painted within the arch, the dial centre indistinctly signed Porter, Wokingham, the dial falseplate to the rear embossed with the dialmakers name Wilkinson, the oak case having an arched door with the hood having a curved pediment with three brass ball-and-spire finials on blocks and fluted columns with cast-brass capitals, all sitting on a plain base, height 204cm.* Biography The Porter family are known makers of the late-Georgian/ early-Victorian period working in Wokingham, Berkshire, a town also called Oakingham at this time. The family included Mark Porter working from before 1775 until circa 1830, and the partnership of Samuel & John Porter from the same era.Reference Brian Loomes, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, N.A.G. Press 2006.
Robert Bullock, Halesworth, a mahogany longcase clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the fourteen-inch arched brass dial, possibly a later addition, having a raised silvered chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, Arabic five-minute markings and fleur-de-lys half-hour markings, the dial centre engraved with floral scroll decoration, a subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and maker's name Rob. Bullock, Halesworth, with cast-brass cherub-head spandrels to the four corners and decorative brass hands, the arch having a round silvered boss engraved with an eagle, with cast-brass dolphin spandrels to either side, the rear of the dial having a falseplate embossed with the name of the dialmaker Wilson of Birmingham, the mahogany case with satinwood stringing and inlay to the trunk, base and hood, with a gothic-shaped moulding to the door and inlaid floral and vase decoration to the lower trunk, the hood with a high swan-neck pediment with further satinwood stringing and surmounted by three brass eagle-and-ball finials, the base with canted corners and further inlaid decoration, all standing on bracket feet, height 250cm inc. finial.* Biography Robert Bullock is recorded as working in Halesworth, Suffolk in 1823 and may well be the same maker then recorded as working in Lower Olland Street, Bungay from circa 1830 until circa 1855.
John Farr, Bristol, a mahogany longcase clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the twelve-inch break-arch painted dial having black Roman hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, applied gilt decorative corner spandrels, with further gilt decoration to the arch depicting a bird on a nest surrounded by flora, and signed to the dial centre Jno. Farr, Claire Street, Bristol, with decorative brass hands, the curved-top mahogany case having boxwood stringing, the trunk with a short door and canted corners, the hood with typical Bristol wavy-edge frame, carved decoration inset to the top frieze with the fluted columns having cast-brass capitals, the base with raised moulding and standing on bracket feet, height 210cm.* Biography John Farr Snr. is recorded as working in Claire Street, Bristol from December 1771 when apprenticed to William Sladen and his wife Rachel. He is recorded as a watchmaker in the 1801 directory. His son Stephen was also apprenticed to the same couple in 1778 and he had a son, John Farr Jnr., apprenticed 1812, with whom he went into partnership and who is recorded at 27 Claire Street from 1823 until 1837 being the probable maker of this clock.Reference A.J. Moore The Clockmakers of Bristol 1650-1900, Pub.The Author 1999.
Bentley & Beck, a Regency mahogany longcase clock: the eight-day duration, five-pillar movement striking the hours on a bell and 'ting-tang' quarters on two bells, striking once at quarter-past, twice at half-past and three times at quarter-to, with the backplate engraved with the maker's name Bentley & Beck, Royal Exchange, London, the twelve-inch Gothic arched painted dial having black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, a 'strike/silent' dial within the arch and blued steel hands, the Gothic shaped mahogany case having raised ebonised mouldings to the hood, trunk and base with canted corners to the trunk, the hood with decorative ebonised inlay and fluted columns, all standing on a tapered plinth, height 218cm.* Biography Bentley & Beck are recorded as working in London as a partnership between 1815 and 1824. Known pieces signed by them include a Congreve rolling ball clock, a musical bracket clock and a fine watch. John Bentley was apprenticed on the 6th September 1796 to Boys Err Burrell becoming free and a member of the Clockmakers Company from 1813 until at least 1823. James Beck of 5, Sweetings Alley, was a chronometer maker being recorded as a member of the Clockmakers Company from 1811 until at least 1823.
A Louis XV-style ormolu-mounted and blanc-de-chine porcelain mantel clock: with white enamel dial, the barrel shaped movement stamped R3437n and striking on a bell, supported on a scrolling branch set with stems and porcelain flowerheads , the rococo base mounted with two lion dogs, late 19th century, the porcelain probably Samson, 32cm high.
Classical LP / SXL 6001, Khachaturian - Symphony No 2 - The Bell LP - Original UK ED 1 Stereo release 1962 on Decca (SXL 6001) - The Vienna Philharmonic with Aram Khachaturian - Wideband Grooved labels with 'Original Recording By' text round rim - Laminated Flipback Sleeve with FFSS Inner - Sleeve and Vinyl both in Excellent condition
Bell Label Demo 7" Singles, approximately thirty-three UK Demo release singles, all on the Bell label with artists including Griffin, The Box Tops, Black Claw, Legend, Len Barry, Smokestack Lightnin', Hardin-York, Pancho & Cisco, Flash & The Board of Directors, 5th Dimension, Dr Marigold's Prescription, Mountain, Paper Dragon, The Gentrys, Dusk, The Fantastics and more - various years and conditions
Jazz / Esquire 78s, approximately forty 78s, all on the UK Esquire Tan Label with artists including Charlie Parker, Ronnie Scott, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz, Johnny Dankworth, Max Roach, Graeme Bell, Ronnie Ball, Kid Ory, Gerry Mulligan, Tito Burns, Wild Bill's Stompers and more - various years and conditions
Pink Floyd CD Box Set, Oh By The Way - 14 CD Box Set with all albums from Piper At The Gates of Dawn to The Division Bell - UK release 2007 on EMI (511 2672) - All in LP replica sleeves - In Double Box and card outer - with 2 coasters and poster - still in (opened) stickered shrinkwrap and all in Excellent+ condition
Blues / Gospel LPs, approximately twenty-two albums of mainly Blues and Gospel with artists including Freddie King, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Fannie Bell Chapman, The Brothers and Sisters, Mahalia Jackson, Dollar Brand, Sam Mitchell, Millie & Her Boyfriends, John Fahey and more - various years and conditions
Classic Rock LPs, approximately seventy albums of mainly Classic, Heavy and Blues Rock with artists including Neil Young, The Allman Brothers, Leon Russell, Maggie Bell, Steely Dan, John Cale, Dog Soldier, KGB, Ted Nugent, Bruce Springsteen, Keef James, Magic Muscle, The Godz, Southwind, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Andy Fraser, The Amboy Dukes and more - various years and conditions
A collection of metalware to include a copper hot water bin, a Manchester City Police Hudson & Co whistle, an Acme whistle and compass, an iron warming stand, a letter opener with a mother of pearl handle, a brass snuff box, a silver plated ashtray stand, a wooden handled bell and further itemsCondition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report
A George III oak longcase clock, the hood with caddy top and turned pillars, the brass dial with moon phase and date apertures and engraved 'Richard Midgley', thirty hour movement striking on a bell, 220cm highCondition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report
A reproduction bracket clock, the engraved arched dial with moonphase, the movement striking on rods, 38cm high; a brass temple bell and a bronze pestle and mortarCondition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report
A group of metalware to include a pewter teapot stamped by James Allan Sheffield; six pewter tankards, two stamped English Pewter; a mustard pot with lid and spoon and blue glass liner; a pewter sugar bowl with spoon and blue glass liner; a brass bell with turned wooden handle; a pair of brass candlesticks, 19cm high; a copper ale mulling funnel; a copper and brass hunting horn, a postman's alarm type clock and a ship's clock, the enamelled dial marked with roman numerals, 20cm diameterCondition report: Metalware with dents and scratches as expected with age and use, ship's clock lacking mechanism, bell with chime repaired
A good collection of illustrated books ranging from the early - mid 20th century (16 books), generally in good condition and beliebed to be complete to include the following titles:The Story of Nelson and Wellington, Illustrated, Published by W & R Chambers Limited - Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales, With many illustrations in colour and black and white by Helen Stratton, Published by Blackie & Son Limited - Animal Stories from Rudyard Kipling, Illustrated by Stuart Tresilian, Published by MacMillan and Co Limited - Boys' and Girls' Book for 1937, A Daily Express Publication ? containing a Rupert the Bear story - Girls' Crystal Annual 1948, Issued from The Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, London - Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor by R D Blackmore, With coloured illustrations specially prepared for this work: Landscapes by Charles E Brittan; Figure subjects by Charles E Brock, Published by Boots the Chemists - Mother Goose's Nursery Tales with illustrations by Charles Folkard, Edited by L Edna Walter, Published by A & C Black Ltd - The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders with twelve colour plates and 300 illustrations, Edited by Harry Golding, Published by Ward, Lock & Co Limited - The Wonder Book of Ships with eight colour plates and nearly 100 illustrations, Nineteenth edition, Published by Ward, Lock & Co Limited - The Wonder Book of Animals, Over 200 photographs and specially-prepared drawings, 8 full colour plates, Twenty first edition, Published by Ward, Lock & Co Limited - Children's Stories from Russian Fairy Tales and Legends, Translated and adapted by Seraphima Pulman, Illustrated by Arthur A Dixon and edited by Capt Vredenburg - The Adventures of Robin Hood with 16 plates in colour, 100 illustrations and text based on the First National Pictures Technicolor Production "The Adventures of Robin Hood", Published by Ward, Lock & Co Limited - Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stephenson, Published by J Coker & Co Ltd - The Golden Age by Kenneth Graham with Nineteen Illustrations by R J Enraght-Moony, Published by John Lane (London and New York) and Bell & Cockburn (Toronto), MCMXV - Herbert Strang's Annual, 13th Year, Published by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press London, MCMXXI - A Book of Boys' Stories, Published by Blackie & Son Limited, Book Production War Economy Standard.
A Victorian slate and marble drum and scroll shaped mantel clock, inset with brass panels depicting putti, the white porcelain dial with Arabic numerals and visible escapement, the movement marked '43487' and striking on a bell, with a mercury pendulum visible behind a bevelled glass rectangular panel flanked by brass columns, height 46.5 cm Condition Report: Dimensions: 46.5 cm high x 38 cm wide x 16 cm deep
A Lantern Form Striking Mantel Clock, circa 1910, four posted frame case, pierced top frets, side doors inscribed "1st Jan 1918", 6-1/4-inch dial with Roman numerals, twin barrel movement striking on a top mounted bell, movement backplate stamped Peerless and numbered 175602, 38cm high Condition report: Brass surfaces are discoloured, minute hand has been repaired and signs of glue residue, movement looks complete, with pendulum.
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