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Lot old/antique copperware. 1x 19th century mortar with pestle. 1x mortar 20th century with pestle. 1x neo-gothic bell, 20th century. Size: 8 - 18 cm. In good condition.

German brass Schatz ship's clock + barometer. Second half of the 20th century. With striking mechanism on bell. Battery function. Dimensions: 9 x Ø 16 cm. In good condition.

Antique French composition metal clock set with marble. Circa 1890. Eight-day movement, half-hourly strike on bell. Dimensions: 35 - 42 cm. In good condition.

19th century French gilt bronze Hinterzapplder 'Roy a Paris'. Circa 1830. Under glass bell jar. Dimensions: 17 cm. In good condition.

Cut crystal table bell with diamond cut, silver clapper and silver handle. 835/000. Attributed to mr. HW van Loon. Guarantee district of Rotterdam. Circa: 1830. Dimensions: 20 x ø 8 cm. In good condition.

Antique bronze ship's bell with figures decor. 19th Century or older. Dimensions: 28 cm. In good condition.

Antique French marble clock set with brass. Circa 1900. Eight-day movement, half-hourly strike on bell. Dimensions: 34 - 48 cm. In good condition.

Antique French brass mantel clock with lion heads. Circa 1900. Eight-day movement, half-hourly strike on bell. Dimensions: 32 x 26 x 18 cm. In good condition.

A mixed lot of glass vases, bell, tumblers etc.,

Registration No: C337 EYEChassis No: ZARBA5414G1040758MOT: January 2022Current ownership since 2012 and 77,300 recorded milesOffered with a collection of invoices, old MOT's and owners manualUnderstood to have been converted to RHD by Bell & CoalvilleNew clutch, gearbox seals, reconditioned radiator and new hood in 2015Subject to a partial bodywork restoration by Trevor Farrington ltd in 2014Previously used on European tours2 sets of keys and recent rear springsIn 1967, the original Spider (Duetto) was replaced by the 1750 (1779cc) Spider Veloce. The Series 2 Spider arrived in 1970 - the rounded tail now replaced with a distinctive `Kamm' design and a year later engine capacity was increased to 1962cc, prompting the name to be changed to 2000 Spider Veloce. With 131bhp on tap, this version was capable of over 120mph. The Series 3 broke cover in 1982 with electronic fuel injection replacing the SPICA mechanical variety. 1983 heralded a major styling revamp that included rubber tipped bumpers and a rubber rear spoiler whilst the interior featured a new centre console and revised facia.Vendor Condition Ratings:Bodywork: 'Good’Engine: 'Good'Electrical Equipment: 'Good'Paintwork: ‘Good'Gearbox: 'Good'Interior Trim: 'Good'Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

Registration No: PDY 508R Chassis No: FH87589 MOT: September 2022Comprehensively restored between 2006 and 2008Entered current ownership in 2015Uprated with a five-speed manual gearboxOffered with a history file including a pictural record of the restorationEvolving through five guises over the course of an eighteen-year production run, the final Spitfire variant, the 1500, arrived in 1974. With a reputed 71bhp and 82lbft of torque on tap from its 1493cc OHV four-cylinder engine, the newcomer boasted genuine 100mph performance. Visually indistinguishable from its MKIV forebear save for some minor trim differences, the Spitfire 1500 was a decent seller on both sides of the Atlantic and the model remained in production until August 1980.This Spitfire 1500 was manufactured in 1977 and was UK-supplied, being first registered in the UK on the 1st of July 1977. Fitted with the 1493cc straight-four engine, the engine was originally mated to the four-speed manual gearbox although the transmission was changed to a five-speed Sierra Type 9 gearbox with revised bell housing when the car was restored approximately fifteen years previous. The restoration additionally included an overhauled chassis, body removal with many welding repairs (with new rear wings, sills, floor sections, door skins and rear valance) followed by a repaint in the Inca Yellow it is presented in today (from the original Green). The Triumph was further subject to an engine overhaul; reconditioned steering rack, renewed brakes with GT6 front calipers; poly-bushed front suspension with the whole car lowered by 20mm; and various new additional items such as reconditioned twin-SU HS2 carburettors and much more.With a recorded mileage of 10,701 miles (at time of consignment) which equates to a total of 110,701 miles, the Spitfire has been in current ownership since 2015. Further benefitting from new electronic ignition and fan while with the vendor, the carburettors have also been provided new needles. ‘PDY 508R’ is offered with a history file which comprises a photo album and digital record of the restoration; a large selection of past MOTs dating back to the 1990s; a vast collection of previous invoices and current V5C.Footnote: For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

A lot comprising a Czech pottery polar bear by Ditmar Urbach, a Wedgwood trinket box, a Chinese famille noir millefiori pot and cover, a J & MP Bell Co. pitcher etc Condition Report: Not available for this lot

A collection of Scottish Pottery jugs including Clyde Pottery, J & M P Bell, Methven, Cochran, DL & S etc Condition Report: Not available for this lot

A tray lot including hand bell, cow bell, table lighter etc Condition Report: Available upon request

An Edwardian mahogany mantle clock together with a hand bell, inlaid box, carved owl, magnifying glass, handbags, purses etc

BELL, Colonial Series, complete, G to VG, 25

A FINE AND RARE GEORGE III RED JAPANNED MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK MADE FOR THE MIDDLE-EASTERN MARKETRecordon, Spencer and Perkins, London, circa 1780The substantial six pillar triple fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 8.5 by 6.75 inches, verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and playing a choice of four tunes after the hour on a graduated nest eight-bells via a transversely planted 3 inch pinned cylinder, the backplate engraved with delicate scrolling foliage around a central motif of crescent raised on a pedestal, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed shaped signature plate engraved Recordon, Spencer & Perkins. LONDON to the centre incorporating unusual raised polychrome and gilt painted flowering foliage infill within applied engraved 'Turkish' numeral chapter ring with conforming five minute annotations to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and conforming painted flowering foliate infill to spandrels continuing up into the arch to envelop the subsidiary STRIKE/NOT STRIKE and MINUET/COTILLION/JIGG/GAVOT selection dials, the case with bell-shaped superstructure gilt decorated with vases and baskets of flowers onto a red ground flanked by acanthus sprays to angles, over double cavetto top mouldings and hinged glazed front door further painted with floral sprays and gilt ground panels to frame and spandrel panels flanked by conforming canted angles, the sides with generous hinged brass handles over concave-topped rectangular windows within further line-edged foliate panel decorated surround, the rear matching the front but without canted angles, on complex moulded skirt base incorporating scroll painted shaped aprons over acanthus cast brass scroll feet. 54cm (21.25ins) high, 40cm (15.75ins) wide, 24.5cm (9.75ins) deep. Louis Recordon is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Soho, London 1778-1824. Although Baillie asserts that he 'retired' in 1796 it is most probable that he had significant involvement up until 1824. Online records allow us to add that he was Swiss born, his workshop was in Greek Street, Soho and that he was the London agent for Abraham-Louis Breguet. In 1805 Recordon took over the workshop from the watchmaker Josiah Emery, one of the first to use the lever escapement after Thomas Mudge, hence many of his watches and clocks are signed 'Recordon late Emery'. Louis Recordon appeared to specialise in musical clocks (often for export), fine watches and was known to have devised a form of pedometer. The Recordon business was succeeded by Des Granges in 1824.The Partnership between John Spencer and Perkins (probably William) is recorded by Baillie as working from Snow Hill, London 1765-1806. Any association between the workshop of Spencer and Perkins and Louis Recordon appears to have not been formerly recorded hence it was most likely a relatively informal 'trading arrangement'. Indeed it was not unusual for such arrangements to exist especially amongst makers who often supplied clocks for the middle-eastern market, such as Markwick Markham, Henry Borrell and the Rimbault family as well as Recordon. The current lot has survived in remarkably original condition and exhibits many features typical of examples destined for sale to a middle-eastern client. These include the lack of any form of figural decoration, 'Turkish' numeral chapter ring, crescent motif to backplate and strong focus on floral designs (most notably to the dial). Condition Report: The movement is in good original condition with no evidence of alteration or noticeable significant replacements. The steelwork (wheel arbors) exhibits historic pitting indicating at some point the mechanism had surface rust. The escapement appears original and the clock is running, striking and playing music although the latter is a little lazy to start suggesting that a gentle clean/service is required. The bell-hammer rods and hammers for the musical train are replacements. The relief-painted floral decoration to the dial has losses and wear to the centre around each winding hole and has historic touching-in to spandrel areas and to the centres of each of the subsidiary dials in the arch. The chapter ring, subsidiaries and signature plate are no longer silvered but retain good strong engraving. The case is generally in fine original condition. The quadrant panel inserts flanking the arches of both the front and rear doors would have originally been fretwork and have been replaced with panels painted with floral sprays to match the rest of the case. Otherwise all other elements appear original and the surface decoration has survived in remarkably good condition with only minor age related wear, very slight repairs/touching in and flaking in places.Clock is complete with two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE IV BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKWilliam Latch, Newport, circa 1825-30The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial inscribed WILL'M LATCH, NEWPORT to centre, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with brass pineapple finial to the shallow pyramid upstand incorporating slender fluted frieze and brass line inlay terminating with roundels to the tablet upstand, over conforming fluted frieze to the cavetto cornice and recessed brass fillet bordered quadrant panel infill around the dial, the sides with generous brass rosette ring handles over repeating lancet arch pierced rectangular sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on ogee moulded skirt base with conforming fluted band to upper margin and brass ball feet.49cm (19.25ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. William Latch is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Newport, Monmouthshire, circa 1830-71.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears complete and fundamentally all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial finish appears original although the areas of black (signature and numerals) appear to have been strengthened. The case is generally in good original condition with faults very much limited the rear door escutcheon plate being no longer present and minor bumps, scuffs, wear, shrinkage and other minor age related blemishes. Clock has pendulum and a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY HOUR-STRIKING DOMESTIC LONGCASE REGULATORDavis, Shiffnal, circa 1840The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with Harrisons maintaining power and deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets regulated by brass and steel grid-iron compensated seconds pendulum incorporating stirrup rate adjustment above the large lenticular bob and with fine beat adjustment to crutch, the 12 inch square silvered brass dial with overlaid Roman numeral hour disc incorporating large diameter subsidiary seconds dial over signature Davis, SHIFINAL to centre and with Strike/Silent selection switch at twelve o'clock, with decorative blued steel arrow hands and applied with leafy scroll decorated panels to spandrel areas, in a case with triangular pediment over hinged glazed hood door applied with reeded mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and with rectangular side windows, the trunk with concave throat moulding and flame figured frieze over rectangular glazed door flanked by free-standing reeded columns with brass caps and bases to front angles, the base with stepped ogee top moulding over rectangular caddy moulded raised panel flanked by canted angles, on bracket feet.211cm (83ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 23cm 99ins) deep. John Davis is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World as born in Shiffnal, Shropshire in 1799 and working as a clockmaker up until circa 1875. The current lot is noteworthy in that the maker gave the pendulum and escapement a great deal of attention with the latter having jewelled pallets and the former being finely constructed with gridiron compensation, very heavy bob attached by hooks and calibrated rate adjustment within a stirrup type frame above the bob.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition having been recently serviced and is free from visible alteration or significant replacements. The dial has some moderate rubbing/discolouration to the silvering otherwise is in fine original condition and is nicely detailed. The seatboard is original to the case however there is a more recently made wooden bridge-shaped support applied to the upper surface to raise the movement to allow correct positioning of the dial within the hood aperture. As the original corresponding holes for the lines and for securing the movement via bolts through the bottom movement pillars are present in the seatboard, the current 'bridge' support would appear to be an honest replacement of a block that was previously applied to the seatboard to raise the movement. When considering these details we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is in fine condition having been recently cosmetically restored; faults are hence very much limited to bumps, scuffs and other very slight age related blemishes.Clock is complete with pair of brass-cased weights, 'gridiron' pendulum, case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM III HOODED WALL CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH SEVEN-INCH DIALEtherington, London, late 17th century The two train four finned pillar weight-driven outside countwheel bell striking thirty-hour movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 7 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with sword hilt half hour markers and signed Etherington, London to lower margin, with sculpted steel single hand and winged cherub mask cast spandrels to angles, now mounted on an oak wall bracket incorporating shaped arch to the lower edge of the backboard and matching brackets to take the simple box-like hood with caddy moulded top.The case 37cm (14.5cm) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep. George Etherington is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1684 having previously being apprenticed to Robert Rooksby possibly in Newcastle-on-Tyne or York. In 1689 he moved from the 'Dial in Fleet Street' to 'against the New Church in the Strand', London. In 1697 he signed the Oath of Allegiance and became an Assistant of the Clockmakers' Company in 1701, Warden in 1706 and finally Master in 1709. He attended until at least 1720 and is thought to have died in 1729.  

A GEORGE I FIGURED WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Sebire, London, circa 1720The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and S/N strike/silent switch at twelve o'clock, with scroll pierced steel hands and applied mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with silvered boss signed John Sebire, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with domed caddy surmount and moulded cornice over break-arch hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to angles with cast gilt brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch door with finely figured veneers edged with crossbanding and complex mouldings, the base with concave top mouldings over slightly reduced crossbanded front and later tall skirt.236cm (93ins) high excluding finials, 53cm (21ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. John Sebire is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in the parish of St. Annes Blackfriars. London, from around 1715 until September 1745.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition. The trains appear all-original with the possible exception of the escapement pallets which are probably 19th century service replacements. The fifth movement pillar has been removed (often occurred during the 19th century as a means to acquire brass!). The dial is in good clean condition and appears to retain its original hands. The movement is fitted with an old oak seatboard which rests on slips applied to the upper surfaces of the trunk uprights (cheeks); the presence of these slips would suggest that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case.The case is generally in good presentable condition. The hood would have originally been fitted with blind frets to the quadrants either side of the arch and the left hand window has an old lead repair to the pane. The right hand throat moulding is currently loose however re-attachment should be very straightforward. The trunk is otherwise in very good condition with fine quality veneers to the door and fine colour. The door is a little tight on its closing (due to slight movement/shrinkage) this could probably be remedied through adjustment of the door hinges if deemed a problem. The trunk door lock has been braced with a small iron strap applied over the lock to the inside. The base of the case has lost a small amount (probably around an inch) from the 'box' and is applied with a later taller skirt. Whether the original veneers beneath the skirt are intact is unknown. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor age related bumps, scuffs shrinkage, a few small historic localised veneer patch repairs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, case key (an ill-fitting replacement) but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY BALLOON-SHAPED BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETUnsigned, circa 1800The circular five pillar twin fuse bell striking movement with 7 inch diameter plates and anchor escapement regulated by 12.5 inch lenticular bob pendulum, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged cast brass cavetto moulded convex-glazed hinged bezel, the waisted case with brass flambeau urn finial to the concave-sided upstand over cast brass rosette decorated diamond grille sound frets and line-bordered crossbanded fascia incorporating shaped panel beneath the dial, the sides with conforming flame-figured veneers and hinged brass carrying handles and the rear with shaped glazed door following the outline of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet; with original wall bracket of concave form with cavetto moulded edge to the table and terminating with a brass fillet ogee-shaped foot.The clock 64cm (25.5ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 22cm (8.75ins) deep; the wall bracket 32cm (12.5ins) high.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration of significant replacements. There are two spare holes to the lower edge of the backplate for a pendulum securing bracket which is no longer present. The dial finish appears original but has overall wear/patination. The numerals are worn but still legible and have been 'strengthened' at some point, there is general concentric light surface scratching and some chipping towards the edges. The minute hand has been repaired. The case is generally in good original condition with nice old surface and patination including the brass mounts which are fairly heavily tarnished/discoloured. The superstructure is lacking the fret at the rear and the front is missing a length of edge stringing beneath the dial to the left hand side. Interenally the base board has two spare holes most likely for a pendulum securing latch which is no longer present. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage cracking and historic bumps and scuffs commensurate with age and use. The bracket is in very similar condition with the only significant fault being a section of brass fillet moulding missing from the left hand side at the base.Clock has pendulum (suspension spring is broken and bob is loose), winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Ellicott, London, circa 1760The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John, Ellicott, Lon,don to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and fine crisply cast rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with silvered Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the case with concave sided 'pagoda' upstand adorned with brass flambeau urn finials and with shaped fretwork panel to fascia over cavetto moulded break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by brass stop-fluted columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over solid mahogany break-arch door applied with complex mouldings to edges, the base with concave top mouldings over rectangular raised panel and moulded double skirt.240cm (94.5ins) high excluding finials, 53.5ins (21ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. John Ellicott F.R.S. is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1706 to John Ellicott senior, a Cornish clockmaker who had gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1696 and died 1733. John junior worked from Swithin's Alley, Royal Exchange, London and was elected member of the Royal Society in 1738. He published works on horology in 1739 and 1753 and is particularly noted for the development of the cylinder escapement and a form of compensated pendulum; he also maintained a private observatory at his home in Hackney. John Ellicott was later appointed as Clockmaker to George III, and took his son, Edward into partnership in 1760 which lasted until his death in 1772. The present clock is notable in that it has survived in fine original condition and is very much a textbook example of its type made by one of the leading English horologists of the 18th century.Condition Report: Movement is complete and in clean working condition having been recently serviced and there is no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only minor discolouration/spotting to the silvered finishes in places; the hands appear original and undamaged. The movement retains what appears to be the original seatboard which rests on the directly onto the case uprights (cheeks) which have historic nail holes corresponding to those in the seatboard which serve to confirm that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is in fine original condition. The shaped fretwork panel to the hood is a replacement and two of the small pads that support the finials are a loose (simply require re-gluing) otherwise faults are very much limited to very minor historic bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. The patination/colour is notable in its originality.Clock is complete with pendulum, pair of brass-cased weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III OAK THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKPhilip Avenell, Farnham, circa 1770The four pillar countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial signed in fine copperplate script Phil'p Avenell, Farnham to the foliate scroll engraved centre within Roman applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, with scroll pierced iron hand and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with cavetto conduce over three-quarter columns applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture to hood over trunk with concave throat moulding and rectangular caddy-moulded door over plain plinth base with moulded skirt.198cm (78ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Philip Avenell is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Farnham in 1765 then London 1775.  

A WILLIAM POSTED THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH TEN-INCH DIALWilliam Speakman, London, circa 1695The countwheel bell-striking two-handed movement with Huygens's endless winding, anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum and column-turned corner posts, the 10 inch square brass dial with calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track and signed Etherington, London to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and winged cherub mask cast spandrels to angles, now in an oak hooded wall case with ogee-moulded shallow-arch pediment over fixed glazed dial aperture and rectangular side windows to hood, the wall bracket with inverted pointed arch-shaped lower edge to the backboard applied with ogee-outline brackets beneath convex throat mouldings, (no pendulum or weights).The case 72cm (28.5ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep  Provenance: The Estate of Lawrance Hurst. William Speakman is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed in 1654 to Peter Closon then Andrew Prime (through Nicholas Tomlins) and gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in September 1661. He initially worked from in Westminster and took in numerous apprentices including three of his sons; Thomas (freed 1685), Edward (freed 1681/2) and William (II) who was entered into his apprenticeship in 1688 but apparently never gained his freedom. In July 1682 he was chosen as a Clockmakers' Company Steward, became an Assistant from 1691, Warden from 1698, served as Master in 1701 and continued attending until his death in 1717.Condition Report: Movement is in original albeit very dirty/neglected condition with heavy patination to the brass and light surface corrosion to the steelwork throughout. The trains appear entirely original including the escape wheel; the pallets may well be 19th century service replacements. The warning locking flag has been repaired and the crutch appears to be a replacement made from bent wire; the hammer has also been repaired and one of the screws for securing the dial to the top plate is missing. The calendar driving wheel is missing. Otherwise movement appears in sound 'untouched' condition although the pinions due exhibit fairly heavy wear mainly to the upper wheels of the strike train. The dial is in dirty but good original condition; the hour hand is a later replacement.The case has some age (most likely early 20th century) but is not contemporary to the movement. The backboard is has noticeable historic worm damage to the upper corners and at the base otherwise case is in sound condition with only minor age related shrinkage and a few bumps, scuffs, blemishes commensurate with age. The surface is dirty/dusty but this adds to a feeling of age and would probably form a good basis for reasonable patina/colour in the hands of a good case restorer/finisher.As catalogued there is no pendulum or weight with the current lot. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH CHARLES X ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE PORTICO MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped with initials G.P., Paris, circa 1830The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement regulated by pendulum with ornamental bob cast with male mask within concentric scallop shell rosette beneath opposing swans, the backplate stamped with initials G P over number 302, the gilt Roman numeral dial with fine engine-turned 'watered' decoration and steel moon hands set within fine repeating rosette and leafy scroll cast bezel, the case with tablet upstand to the entablature with gilt acanthus ogee cornice and mount cast with cornucopias issuing ivy trails to lintel over dial and visible pendulum set between four reeded Corinthian columns with gilt caps and bases, the plinth base fronted with conforming cornucopia mount over lappet leaf cast ogee topped skirt and block feet.46cm (18ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: Movement complete and in working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put the clock into long term service. The mechanism appears all original except the pendulum suspension has been converted from silk to spring (but still utilises the original backcock). The dial has some light surface scratching and some fairly minimal wear to the numerals otherwise is in very good original condition. Case retains original strong gilding and patina with minimal wear/discoloration. Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT METAL AND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK GARNITUREThe movement by Pinchon Fils, Paris, circa 1875The eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by pendulum cast with a female mask to bob and incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped PINCHON, FILS AINE, PARIS to centre and numbered 783 to upper left, the dial with landscape painted centre within blue-ground gilt bordered Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with gilt spade hands within egg-and-dart cast bezel, the gilt spelter and porcelain case with two-tone blue and gilt gadroon panel capped twin handled urn surmount incorporating polychrome floral panel to waist, over ribbon bow crest to the drum housing the movement flanked by cornucopia and floral finial adorned side projections supported on four columns with leafy caps and bases and gilt-bordered two-tone blue porcelain shafts with pendulum swinging between, the base with shaped panel inset with an arch-shaped blue-bordered landscape painted with a river landscape within leafy scroll borders over conforming feet, on original moulded giltwood plinth, the candelabra side pieces each with central sconce flanked by four scrolling branches over twin handled baluster upright and stepped shaped porcelain panel fronted base with scroll feet over original giltwood plinth, (3).The clock and candelabra 48cm (19ins) high overall, the clock 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. 

A FRENCH PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK The movement by Japy Freres, Paris, circa 1870The eight-day two train bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by anchor escapement with disc bob pendulum, the backplate stamped with JAPY FRERES ET CIE, G'DE MED. D HONNEUR roundel beneath stamped initials P. L'TRE, the upper margin with serial number 143 and the lower margin further numbered 3 3, the rectangular porcelain dial panel with centre polychrome painted with a putto over trophy emblematic of the arts within Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring incorporating turquoise 'jewels' to the gilt decorated cobalt-blue ground margins within further multi-coloured 'jewel' and gilt scroll decorated infill to the rest of the panel, the rectangular case with ormolu mounted cobalt-blue porcelain urn surmount decorated with polychrome painted figural panels within further gilt decorated borders flanked by handles cast a storks, over fluted frieze and further bird-and-flower decorated side panels flanked by projecting angles incorporating scroll-cast terms with lions paw feet, the rectangular skirt base applied with musical and martial trophies to sides and inset with a frieze painted with putti at play to apron, on fluted squab feet, with a pair of ormolu mounted porcelain urn side pieces, each of ovoid form with gilt scroll decorated domed cover over slender neck and body with female mask handles and polychrome painted with figural panel opposing a landscape to rear within elaborate gilt borders, on conforming foot with gilt metal plinth incorporating concave angles, each with underglaze blue entwined 'L' marks to inside of the lid and signed De Michet to the figural panel, (3).The clock 48cm (19ins) high, 32cm (12.5cm) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep; the sidepieces, 35cm (13.75ins) high.Condition Report: Movement is fully wound but is very in very dirty/neglected condition hence is not in working order. Both trains are fully wound and the escapement has motive power. The strike train appears intact but inoperative most likely due to neglect and the bell is also missing. The dial panel is in fine condition with faults limited to a few of the tiny 'jewels' missing and negligible gilt rubbing. Both side panels appear free from damage; the panels in the base have a three of the beads missing from the borders with a couple being re-applied in incorrect places (white at the angles replacing the single ruby-red ones that should be there) otherwise panels are in good condition with minimal rubbing. The lid to the urn surmount has at some-point been broken into two and glued back together; the body of the urn is missing a small handful of beads/jewels from the borders of the painted vignettes otherwise appears to be in fine condition with minimal gilt wear. The case retains original gilding to the applied cast elements with only minor rubbing/wear however the main body of the case (frame) has been cleaned back at some point and lacquered hence does not retain gilding to these srfaces (case must have been dismantled to do this). Because of this a series of small copper plugs used to fill porosity in the casting when it was made is now visible.Except for one lid being broken into three-pieces and re-glued both urn side pieces are in good condition with other faults limited to a few very small edge chips to the other lid and a couple of small chips where the base of each is joined with the underside of the body of the urn these chips are covered by gilt painting. The gilding to the porcelain of each urn has minimal wear however the metal mounts would appear to have been cleaned of most of their original gilding.Clock has a pendulum but no winding key or bell.Please ask the department for additional images Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe movement by Japy Freres et Cie, Paris, late 19th centuryThe eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum with Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with JAPY FRERES & CIE, G'DE MED D'HONN, 1855 and numbers 603, 8 1 to backplate, the porcelain dial polychrome painted with a romantic landscape to centre within pink ground Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring with gilt scroll painted decoration, with brass spade hands within bead cast bezel, the case with floral garland decorated pink porcelain bodied urn surmount adorned with floral finial and rams head masks issuing rose bloom swags to the break-arch top flanked by male and female putti with ribbon-tied crest over the dial between, the fascia with inset apron panel painted with a courting couple in 18th century dress flanked by conforming curved panels decorated with tied floral sprays and birds, the sides with generous acanthus decorated 'S' scrolls, on shaped gadroon-moulded skier base applied with a further ornithological painted panel to apron flanked by laurel trails over toupe feet; with original moulded giltwood stand,The clock 48cm (19ins) high, 36cm (14ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement is in working condition and appears free from visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements however as the mechanism is a little dirty/neglected a gentle clean/service is advised before putting into service. The dial is in fine condition with no visible damage/repair or wear. The case is in good original condition with minimal wear/discolouration to the strong original gilding. The giltwood stand has some rubbing to the gilding, the fabric covering is worn/faded, otherwise faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKWebster, London, circa 1910The four pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the 7.5 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial engraved Webster, EST'D 1711 to centre and with pierced steel trefoil hour hand set behind hinged cast brass bevel-glazed bezel, the case with hinged brass carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure over cavetto and cushion moulded top mouldings and front inlaid with shaped brass-line panel infill around the dial, the sides with foliate strapwork cast rectangular frets incorporating male terms to centre and the rear with rectangular brass grille inset door, on cavetto and ogee moulded skirt base with gilt brass disc feet.51cm (20ins) high excluding handle, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 21cm (8.25ins) deep. The current lot would have been made by Richard Webster Limited which was the final incarnation of the famous Webster family of London Clockmakers established by William Webster in 1710. William Webster is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed to Thomas Tompion and gaining his Freedom from The Clockmakers' Company in 1710, he initially worked as journeyman to Tompion later setting up business in Exchange Alley; he died in 1734. The firm passed through three successive generations, all of which were accomplished horologists before passing to Richard Gofrey Webster in1882. In 1904 the business became a limited company and ceased trading shortly after the outbreak of WWI in 1914.Please note: clock strikes the hour on a gong rather than a bell as indicated in the catalogueCondition Report: Movement is complete and appears free from visible alteration or noticeable replacements. Although the mechanism is running/striking/chiming it is generally a little dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is required. The dial has overall mellowing/tarnishing to the silvering. All three winding squares as well as the centre arbor are slightly off-centre within their respective holes/apertures (down lower right a fraction) which suggests that the dial feet are very slightly misalined/bent. Case is in good original condition with faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age; the surface is somewhat dull/neglected hence would benefit from a polish/refinishing.Clock has pendulum and case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE INLAID WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJosiah Thompson, Whitehaven, early 18th centuryThe five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with star decorated subsidiary seconds dial, herringbone border engraved calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Josiah Thompson, White, Haven to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within wheatear engraved border, the case with ogee moulded cornice and fine scroll pierced fret to frieze above hinged glazed dial aperture inlaid with wreath border to frame and applied with ebonised solomonic twist three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 40 inch rectangular door centred with a glazed lenticle and veneered with a series interlacing circles within wreath banded border and cross grain half-round edge moulding, the the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming line decorated veneered panel within further wreath banded border over moulded skirt.108cm (85.75ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. Josiah Thompson does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however several clocks are known by him. It is most probable that he is closely related (perhaps father) to William Thompson who is noted in Penfold, John Clockmakers as Cumberland as working up until his death in 1777.Condition Report: The movement has no visible evidence of alteration, the escape wheel and pallets are 19th century 'service' replacements otherwise the mechanism id free from visible replacements. The mechanism is in relatively clean working condition having been relatively recently serviced; the plates show some evidence of re-bushing/closing of the pivots by punch stamping. The dial has been cleaned at some point hence no longer retains lacquer or gilt finishes to the plate however engraving and matted finishes are in good condition. The chapter and seconds rings have been re-silvered and the hands are replacements. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard but at the correct level in the case. Due to the seatboard being a replacement we cannot not offer any categorical assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however as the case is clearly a 'regional' example coupled with the fact that they are such a good match we are of the opinion that the case is more likely than not original to the movement and dial. The case has been restored with the top panel of the hood, frieze fret and the skirt applied to the base being replacements. The base has a vertical shrinkage crack to the front, the trunk door has a slight warp as well as a small historic veneer patch repair towards the upper edge. The sides of the trunk are also slightly bowed. Case otherwise is in good presentable condition with faults limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, two brass-cased weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH BRONZE RENAISSANCE REVIVAL MANTEL CLOCKThe dial signed for J. Levy and movement stamped for Japy Freres, Paris, Late 19th centuryThe circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with initilas E.B. serial number 15272 to the upper left over JAPY FRERES & CIE, MED. D'HONNEUR roundel to centre and further number 4 11 to lower margin, the dial with stylised elongated Roman numeral enamel cartouche numerals and inscribed J. LEVY, 29 Rue Sevigne, PARIS to centre, with cram painted hands set behind hinged convex glazed bezel, the case cast with a grotesque winged lion rearing up over the dial and surmounted with a leafy coronet flanking scroll-bordered shield motif over a platform base cast with leafy strapwork apron flanked by conforming panel-shaped feet, the whole applied to an integral parcel gilt ebonised gesso plinth base.42cm (16.5ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 14.5cm (5.75ins) deep overall. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The Parisian bronzier Gustave Levy succeeded the famous founder Vittoz who had sold his workshop at 29 rue Sevigne to E. de Labroue in 1852 who then passed it over to Levy in around 1855. The firm was awarded bronze medals in both the World Exhibition in London in 1862 and in Paris in 1867; they were also presented with amedal of merit at the World Exhibition in Vienna in 1873. Their biggest award however was a gold medal at the 1878 World Exhibition where it exhibited a large Renaissance candlestick stand with seventeen lights. The reputation of the company was such that G.J. Levy supplied a suite of fireplace decorations with clocks and candle sticks to the U.S. President Grover Cleveland which is now conserved at the Hoffman Clock Museum in Newark. In 1881, the Levy company came under the direction of Emile Vie before being taken back by Emile Colin in 1882. Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The movement is in essentially sound working condition but is dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required before putting into service. The dial has enamel chipping/losses to the enamel cartouches around each winding hole otherwise appears to be in good original condition. The bronze case is in good original condition with faults very much limited to some light rubbing/scratching to the patinated finish in places; the gesso covered wooden stand has overall edge rubbing and some light scratches and chipping in places.Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE QUEEN-ANNE BURR WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Clark, London, circa 1710The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, foliate border engraved calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Clark, London to lower edge, with scroll pierced steel hands and unusual spandrels each cast as a pair of cherubs holding aloft a mask, in a walnut case with gilt ball-and-spire finials to the domed caddy surmount above moulded cornice and foliate pierced fret to frieze, three-quarter columns with giltwood caps and bases to the glazed hood door, the sides with rectangular windows and rear quarter columns each set against bargeboard rising up to the underside of the cornice projection, the trunk with convex throat above 42 inch rectangular door with finely figured book-matched veneers within herringbone and crossbanded borders, the sides with single panels within crossbanded surrounds, the plinth base with ogee top moulding and conforming herringbone-bordered crossbanded veneered panel to front over later moulded skirt.239cm (94ins) high excluding finials, 51cm (20ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Four makers named John Clarke are recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in London during the latter decade of the 17th century, however there is only one who would have appeared to have remained in business until around/after 1710. It is therefore most likely that the current lot was made by John Stanford Clark(e) who is recorded by Loomes as born in 1672 and apprenticed to Thomas Jones in 1683 gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1693. In 1697 John Stanford Clark(e) signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance in 1697 and took several apprentices between 1696 and 1718 hence was working at least until around 1720.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised if intending to put the clock into long term service. There is no visible evidence or alteration or significant replacements although the escapement pallets are most likely service replacements (due to wear) and the pendulum crutch has been repaired. The dial is in good condition with noticeable faults limited to patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvered finishes of the chapter and seconds ring. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard which rests on blocks approx. ¾ inch thick applied to the top of each cheek. Although the presence of such blocks would normally suggest that the movement and dial are most likely not original to the case those present on the current case appear to have always been there and have witness marks from nails/screws which correspond to the seatboard hence on balance we are of the opinion that they are most likely 'an original feature' hence the movement and dial are probably original to the case.The case is generally in fine condition having most likely been cosmetically restored within the last thirty years or so. The caddy superstructure to the hood is joined to the rest of the structure along the top edge of the cornice however does appear to be of the same age and of commensurate construction as the rest of the case hence is possibly original. The finials and blocks are replacements and the centre one is currently detached. The cornice ogee upper edge mouldings have been replaced to both sides, the front fret has been repaired and the left fret has a thumb-sized hole. There is a small less to the lip moulding beneath the left hand hood pilaster otherwise the hood is in fine condition with only a few minor age related blemishes.The trunk and base are in fine condition. The trunk door retains its original lock and hinges and has the usual slight shrinkage cracking to the veneers toward the upper and lower margins (due to slight shrinkage of the panel against the horizontal 'clamps' applied to the top and bottom). The veneers to the base appear original as does the structure with the backboard continuing almost to the floor; there is evidence of old damp damage to the lower part of the board and the bottom four inches of each side of the box of the base would appear have had veneers renewed probably due to becoming damp at some point. The skirt is most likely a 19th century replacement. Case is generally a fine survivor and of good colour with other faults mainly limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Overall the clock is in fine 'take home' condition and would appears to be a particularly original example complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III BLUE JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWilliam Hawkins, Bury St. Edmunds, circa 1770The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds ring, calendar aperture and shaped silvered signature plate engraved W'm Hawkins, St., Edmunds Bury to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minute to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with silvered STRIKE/SILENT selection ring flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with pagoda pediment over cavetto cornice and three-quarter columns applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and quarter columns applied against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch door applied with half-round edge mouldings, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding and moulded skirt, the whole now re-decorated in polychrome and gilt with raised-work Chinoiserie scene to door within trellis borders and other foliate designs on to a deep blue ground throughout.209cm (89.5ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. A William Hawkins is recorded in Britten, F.J. Old Clocks and Watches & their Makers as working in Bury St. Edmunds from circa 1735.Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition and there is no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The bottom pillars are slightly bent due to the securing bolts (for attaching to the seatboard) being overtightened and the pendulum suspension hook has been extended. The dial has a small casting fault to the left hand edge of the arch (not visible when movement is in the case), otherwise dial is in good clean condition with faults limited to some light oxidation/discolouration to the silvering in places. The movement rests on an old (possibly original) oak seatboard which has been thinned slightly at each end rests on the uprights of the trunk (cheeks) which appear free from visible alteration. The thinning of the seatboard would have been done to 'fine tune' the position of the dial in its aperture which may have been required due to movement within the structure of the case or because the movement and dial are not original to the case.The case has been redecorated hence is in presentable condition with faults to the finish limited to minor bumps, scuffs, wear and a few very small losses to the gesso. The top of the backboard has at some point had the top three inches cut-off; a replacement section of timber has subsequently been attached. The trunk door lock is a replacement, the 'shrinkage clamps' that would have been applied to the upper and lower edges of the inside of the door are missing and the moulding to the lower edge is presently detached. The skirting around the base of the plinth is probably a replacement but is decorated to match the rest of the case.Clock has pendulum, two lead weights, a case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU, PATINATED BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE SMALL MANTEL CLOCKRetailed by Elkington and Company Limited, London, circa 1900The circular eight-day bell striking movement with Brocot type regulation to pendulum suspension, and the backplate stamped with VINCENTI, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 over numbers 2741, 5 1 1, the circular white enamel dial with vertically planted Arabic numerals bordered with concentric floral swags around retailer signature ELKINGTON & Co. LTD to centre, with fine scroll-pierced gilt hands set behind hinged convex glazed bezel, the case with surmount cast as two lovebirds over concave sided upstand to the break-arch section housing the movement flanked by figures of Cupid opposing a martial putto, on plinth base incorporating lappet leaf cast upper mouldings and drapery swag apron flanked by paw feet.27cm (10.5ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 10.5cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, North London; purchased at Woolley and Wallis sale of Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks 8th January 2020 (lot 237) for £600 hammer.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in relatively clean working condition however there is no pendulum present with the clock. The dial has some light edge chipping around the right hand winding hole otherwise appears to be in good original condition. The case has a corner chip to the marble superstructure at the upper left hand corner just beneath the lovebird surmount. Otherwise case is in sound original condition with light wear to gilding and other small blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has a winding key but no pendulum. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH PATINATED SPELTER AND GILT BRASS MOUNTED BELGE NOIR MARBLE FIGURAL MYSTERY MANTEL CLOCKAndre Romain Guilmet, Paris, late 19th century The circular countwheel bell striking movement with Guilmet`s crank and stirrup escapement connected via fixed crutch passing through the movement plates to a cylindrical steel post resting on pin pivot and carrying the moulded plinth for the figure surmount, the backplate stamped with oval GLT, BREVETTE, S.G.D.G. trademark and numbered 1678, the 4 inch gilt on black marble circular Roman numeral dial with gilt spade hands set behind egg-and-dart cast hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with 'bronze' patinated spelter figural surmount cast as a standing Classical female holding aloft in her right hand the spring suspension for the glass inset bob pendulum above cavetto moulded top and strapwork scroll cartouche cast gilt side handles, the front with incised gilt scroll decorated infill around dial, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base with conforming decoration to front over scroll cast lions paw feet with scroll cast pendant apron between to front.71cm (28ins) high, 37cm (14.25ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Andre Romain Guilmet (born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France) was amongst a number of French clockmakers, including Robert Houdin, who responded to the nineteenth century Parisian passion for magic and conjuring by designing a clock which was inherently mysterious in nature. The mechanism which he devised was designed to give the impression that the pendulum, held by the figural surmount, appeared to oscillate without and impulse. This was achieved by standing the figure on a post which was pivoted on a pinpoint at the base, this allowed the figure itself to oscillate side to side imperceptibly. With this post connected to the specially designed escapement the impulse for the pendulum is ingeniously transferred through the figure. Guilmet was granted Patent for his invention in 1867, which was modified on 1872. The apparent popularity for his design of `Pendule a marche mysterieuse` can in part be due to the showing of such clocks at the various international exhibitions held in Paris and elsewhere throughout the latter quarter of the 19th century.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is free from visible damage and appears to retain original gilding to the hands and incised numerals. The case is also generally in fine original condition with the figure being free from visible damage and repair and retaining its original 'bronze' patination in fine condition. The marble has a small chip to the upper left hand projection and another larger chip/loss to the lower edge of the skirt where the marble butts up to the front left hand foot. Otherwise damage to marble is limited to a few other small edge chips and light grey blooming to the surface. The gilding to the brass handle and mounts also has some noticeable historic wear. Overall generally a fine example in good original untouched condition.Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK Achille Brocot, Paris, late 19th centuryThe two train eight-day bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with A B oval star trademark over serial number 100 to backplate, the rectangular white enamel dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and gilt moon hands, the frosted gilt bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over cavetto top mouldings, caddy moulded angles and skirt base.13cm (5ins) high excluding handle, 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. Provenance : The estate of Lawrance Hurst. Achille Brocot is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817 and died in 1878.The Museums Victoria (Australia) website notes that Achille patented several improvements in clock mechanism escapements, and invented the 'Brocot Suspension', an adjustable pendulum spring which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial. He also introduced a jewelled deadbeat escapement, sometimes called a visible escapement as it was often mounted in the middle of the dial. Achille was awarded a first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855, and in 1856 was appointed Treasurer to La Société des Horlogers in Paris. He published a 'Calculation of the Wheels by Approximation' in 1862. His sons Achille and Paul continued the business following Achille senior's death 1878. The firm was taken over by rival clock maker Gustave Gibaudet in 1889. 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKW. Greaves, Newcastle, late 18th centuryThe four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the Masonic symbol inhabited foliate scroll engraved silvered centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with silvered boss signed W. Greaves, N'Castle flanked by conforming mounts, in a case with swan neck pediment over cavetto break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by brass stop-fluted columns and blanked-off side apertures to hood, the trunk with concave throat over break-arch flame-figured door flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns, on shaped-panel fronted plinth base with double skirt incorporating integral bracket feet with shaped apron between.238cm (93.5) ins high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 27.5cm (10.5ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. A William Greaves is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 1758-78. 

A BRASS QUARTER-STRIKING LANTERN MANTEL CLOCKThe movement by Winterhalder and Hoffmeier, Schwaerzenbach, late 19th centuryThe rectangular eight-day four pillar movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and two-in-one strike train ting-tang striking the quarters on a bell mounted on the backplate followed by the one within the superstructure of the case, and sounding on the hour on the second larger bell alone, the backplate tramped W & H, Sch, the rectangular dial with matted centre with applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with blued steel trident hands above grotesque dolphin mask cast infill to lower margin opposing leaf decorated spandrel infill to upper angles within geometric upper and lower borders, the case with pineapple finial to the four-legged dome bell bearer cast with grotesque masks over pierced strapwork front and side frets each decorated with sunburst mask over further grotesques, the angles with ball and spire finials over Ionic three-quarter columns cast each with acanthus leaf detail to the slender baluster shafts over fluted lower sections, the sides fitted with doors decorated with foliate cast lozenge panels and the rear with further door incorporating silk-covered rectangular aperture to centre, on four small inverted dome feet.44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 22cm (8.375ins) wide and deep. 

A GEORGE III BRACKET CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIAL WITH TRIP HOUR-REPEATJohn Thwaites, London, circa 1805The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with arched plates and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum, the frontplate stamped with serial number 3520 to lower right hand corner, the rear with repeating arcade geometric border engraved decoration around a central oval reserve signed John Thwaites, LONDON the 7 inch cream painted convex Roman numeral dial inscribed LONDON to centre and with decorative scroll-pierced brass hands.The plates 18cm (7.25ins) high by 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. In 1808 John Thwaites entered into partnership with George Jeremiah Reed which continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. John Thwaites, both whilst working alone or in partnership with George Reed, became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail, or signed by him/themselves. Approximate dates of manufacture for clocks by Thwaites can be obtained from a list published in Rose, Ronald E. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS, (as Appendix III, page 239). From this list a date of around 1805 is suggested for the current lot.Condition Report: The movement has survived in complete original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition it will require a gentle clean/service as it is in dirty/neglected condition. The dial retains old/original finish but has significant wear and retouching to the numerals. The signature appears to have been rubbed-off and there is some crazing and slight chipping/losses to the surface (mainly to the circumference). Otherwise dial is in good original albeit dirty/discoloured condition.Movement has a pendulum (repaired) and original engraved securing brackets, there is no winder present. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE WILLIAM III BRASS MOUNTED EBONY TABLE CLOCKWilliam Jourdain, London, circa 1700The five finned pillar bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and inside rack for the hour striking mechanism, the backplate signed W. Jourdain, London to the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate centred with a leafy basket and with herringbone border, the 7 inch square brass dial with canted border shaped false bob aperture further signed W. Jourdain, London to a recessed silvered plate behind and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands, winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and N/S strike/silent selection switch at three o`clock, the case with elaborate repousse double basket top surmount with fine twin cherub cast handle to the profile mask medallion scroll centred pierced upper tier, the lower tier with relief panel of St. George slaying the dragon flanked by figural military trophies within a conforming cherub and scroll decorated field and flanked by unusual gilt urn finials with tall baluster spires, the front applied with scroll pierced gilt repousse mounts to the frame of the door, the sides with glazed lozenge apertures over rectangular windows, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on complex moulded shallow skirt base with cast claw feet. 42cm (16.5ins) high with handle down, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Provenance: the property of a private collector, north London; purchased at Woolley and Wallis sale of Clocks, Pocket Watches, Barometers & Scientific Instruments 26th October 2010 (lot 138) for £6,500 hammer. The life and work of William Jordain and his successors is recorded in Ponsford, Clive N.THE JOURDAIN FAMILY OF SPITALFIELDS, LONDON, SPECIALISTS IN CHIME AND MUSICAL WORK published in the September 2007 issue of Antiquarian Horology (Vol. XXX number III, pages 381-99). Ponsford notes that William Jourdain was born in Dieppe in around 1665 to David Jourdain a Huguenot. In 1686 the family fled across the channel to escape persecution following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, and by 1688 the family had settled in London with William Jourdain being admitted to the congregation of the French Church of Threadneedle Street. William Jourdain married his cousin, Anne Le Sturgeon (with whom he had ten children) in 1695 and set-up business as a clockmaker in Spitalfields. After the death of Anne William Jourdain married his second wife, Suzanne Savoy in 1712 who again he outlived allowing him to marry his third wife Susanne Savoy in 1741. William Jourdain died in 1747 leaving the business to his son of the same name who continued in his father's footsteps until he was admitted to William Sutton's Hospital, near Smithfield in 1778 where he remained until his death in 1782.William Jourdain, like many highly skilled Huguenot immigrant craftsmen, apparently never gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company. However this did not seem to hinder him in his work as surviving examples demonstrate a high quality approach, often incorporating complications such as musical work and highly decorated cases. The highly decorative nature of the case of the current lot reflects Jourdains 'high-style Huguenot' approach and interestingly can be directly compared to an example housing a movement and dial by Langley Bradley which was sold in these rooms on Wednesday 4th December 2013 (lot 173). The engraving to the backplate is well executed and most likely by a fellow Huguenot being perhaps the same individual who executed the backplate for a clock by Simon DeCharmes which is illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS - Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 245 (Figure 14.3).Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition. A series of filled holes to the upper left hand margin of the plates suggests that a pull-quarter repeat mechanism was fitted at some time which is no longer present. The escapement wheelwork has either been re-pinioned or replaced and the lower potance is also a replacement however the top potance, backcock and apron would appear to be original hence the escapement appears not to be a reconversion. Indeed the position of the internal rack for the striking mechanism has most likely deterred conversion to anchor escapement in the past. The upper two wheel of the strike train have been re-pinioned otherwise movement appears to be original and in good condition. The dial is in fine clean condition with strong gilding (although it has possibly been regilded at some point). The chapter ring has some very light concentric rubbing to the silvering; the hour hand may be a well-made replacement.The case is generally in good original condition with no visible damage of losses to the 'double-basket' superstructure; the finials also appear free from damage. The front door has sections missing from the repousse mounts to each end of the upper and lower rails. The right hand mount has a small loss to the lower edge and the left hand has three breaks and a small loss. The front door hinges and lock have been replaced and there is a small veneer loss to the lower right hand corner of the dial mask (where the veneer overlaps the dial plate). The rear door retains its original hinges and lock, the veneers exhibit numerous small historic holes indicating that the repousse mounts were also once fitted to the rear door but are now no longer present. The sides are in good condition although there are two small blemishes to the rear of the left hand side from where the pins securing the rear door hinges have pierced the veneers. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage and a few other very slight age related blemishes.Clock has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH EMPIRE PATINATED BRONZE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED ROSSO FRANCIA MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe dial now inscribed for Breguet et Fils, Paris, early 19th centuryThe circular eight-day striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 52 over ST, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with concentric engine-turned centre incorporating curved sector bearing inscription BREGUET ET FILS, with blued steel moon hands set within repeating leaf and flowerbud cast bezel, the case cast with a standing robed Classical female muse leaning against a pedestal applied with a book resting on top of a laurel wreath, the plinth fascia with laurel and winged sceptre upper quadrant moults over the clock dial and stylised oil lamp beneath, on plinth base applied with generous mount cast with laurel wreath and palm decorated trumpets over repeating lotus leaf moulded skirt base with gilt block feet.51cm (20ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 13.5 (5.25ins) deep.  Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The studious nature of the subject matter of the current clock was very popular during the French Empire period as they embody the 'use of time'. Condition Report: The movement is in working order and appears free form noticeable alteration or signififcant replacements. The bell is currently lacking and the strike train is currently operating half-an-hour out of sync (strikes the half hour on the hour and the full hour on half past!). This should be fairly straightforward to resolve (by repositioning the hands). The dial has some very light discolouration/mellowing to the gilt finish; the numerals have also been retouched. We are of the opinion that the text BREGUET ET FILS has been later added to the dial later and hence the clock is unlikely to have originated from the Breguet workshop. The case is generally in good original condition with the bronze patination and gilded finishes being original and only showing light wear/discolouration. The marble has some slight edge/corner chipping throughout and a filled repair to the upper right-hand corner of the skirt where it meets the lotus-leaf cast moulding. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor age related blemishes.Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCKThe dial signed for André with movement stamped for S.G. Huller, Paris, circa 1845The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension and stamped S.G. HULLER, A, PARIS to the upper left hand margin of the backplate, the circular white enamel dial signed ANDRÉ A PARIS to centre within blue Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating foliate gilt painted cartouche divisions, with blued steel spade hands within a gilt fluted concave bezel, the rococo case with bold leafy finial over strapwork scroll cast surround to the dial and generous foliate rocaille bordered swollen apron panel inset with a porcelain plaque finely polychrome painted with a floral still life, the sides with integral cast large scale foliage around blind-hatched infill, on generous scroll cast feet incorporating further hatched panel infill and palmette to apron between.39.5cm (15.5ins) high, 25cm (9.75ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition the mechanism is somewhat dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required. The dial has some slight chipping to each of the winding holes otherwise appears to be in good original condition. The case is in fine original condition with strong gilding with very little wear and only a few minor patches of discolouration. The porcelain panel appears free from damage or visible restoration. The case back panle is lacking two (of its four) decorative securing screws.Clock is complete with pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE, CONCENTRIC CALENDAR AND CENTRE SECONDSJohn Wyke, Liverpool, circa 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with centre-planted Graham-type deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13.25 inch brass break-arch dial incorporating additional brass sweep centre seconds and pierced concentric calendar hands to the foliate scroll engraved matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring engraved with days-of-the-month to inner track and with Arabic five minutes to outer, with scroll-pierced steel hour and minute hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated with age of the moon to the circumference and with silvered star overlays to the delineated sphere engraved lunettes beneath arched silvered nameplate engraved JOHN WYKE LIVERPOOL to upper margin, the case in the manner of Gillows with cavetto moulded swan neck pediment, gilt scroll decorated blue glass panel inserts and break-arch frieze over the hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by square-section reeded Corinthian columns, the sides with conforming pilasters planted towards the rear, the trunk with dentil-edged concave throat and blind fretwork frieze over shaped-top caddy-moulded door flanked by fluted quarter-columns, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over shaped panel to front flanked by canted angles decorated with simulated quoins, on ogee bracket feet.246cm (97ins) high, 61cm (24ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. John Wyke of Prescott and Liverpool is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born in Prescott in 1720 and working up until 1787. His life and work is much more comprehensively described by Alan Smith in the preface of Wyke, John A CATALOGUE OF TOOLS FOR WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS facsimile reprint of the late 18th century catalogue published for The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum by the University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville in 1978. Smith notes that Wyke was established in Prescott by 1753 and by 1759 was preparing to move to Liverpool where he was sworn in as a burgess in 1761. Shortly after moving to Liverpool Wyke became associated with other enlightened individuals such as fellow clockmaker and polymath Joseph Finney and the Liverpool merchant, Thomas Bentley of 'Wedgwood and Bentley' fame. Bentley in-turn introduced Wyke to Josiah Wedgewood who was looking for a suitably skilled toolmaker to supply punches and other tools for the potting trade. During this period Wyke's workshop established itself as a leading supplier of tools to the horological and other trades, indeed Smith notes that he supplied tools to the eminent engineer James Watt in 1767.In around 1770 John Wyke took in fellow clock and watchmaker Thomas Green into partnership; Green had been working for Wyke as foreman up to this point hence was seen as a natural successor. Wyke's health went into decline from around 1783 and he died at home in Liverpool in 1787 leaving Thomas Green to continue the business which he did until after 1800. The current lot is very much a typical example of Wyke's work (albeit with additional refinements of centre seconds and concentric calendar) and can be compared to two examples illustrated by Smith in the aforementioned publication on pages 8 and 9 (Figures 8-11).Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only very slight tarnishing/discolouration to the silvered finishes in places; the lunar disc retains original painted finish with slight wear/rubbing only. The movement and dial sit on what appears to be the original seatboard onto uprights (cheeks) within the case which are free from visible alteration/adjustment hence in our opinion the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in good original condition. The superstructure of the hood appears to survive in its original form (there is no evidence of a box or any other type of structure being previously fitted) and looks undisturbed. The infill to the front of the pediment is blue glass painted with gilt scrollwork - this is most likely a replacement as the original was most likely verre-eglomise. The inside of the hood has had some strengthening/re-gluing around the dial mask - this is most likely die to the mask becoming a little loose hence not indicative that the movement and dial have been married to the case.The trunk and base are in good original condition, the trunk door lock and hinges have been replaced otherwise faults are very muck limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage (most noticeably within the figuring of the trunk door veneers) and other slight age related blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A WILLIAM IV INLAID MAHOGANY QUARTER CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKUnsigned, circa 1840The six pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial with strike/silent switch at twelve o'clock and pierced blued steel hands behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the break-arch case with shaped concave-sided upstand over ebony line scroll and panel inlaid front incorporating carved corbels to shoulders, the sides slightly flaring at the base with brass ring handles over brass fretwork inset lancet-shaped sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on mounded skirt base with brass ball feet; with a 20th century wall bracket incorporating panel inlaid table over curved supportThe clock 61cm (24ins) high, 34cm (13.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep; the wall bracket 21cm (8.25ins) high. Provenance: Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration of significant replacements. The strike/silent switch jams on silent hence requires adjustment; the hour strike does work when the switch is in strike mode (pushed to the right) the quarter chiming train will run through regardless of whether the strike/silent switch is on or off hence has a lever positioned below the bell hammers which when pushed shunts the quarter barrel along it pivot hence brings the pins out of alignment with the hammers to silence the quarter strike mechanism. This feature may well be a later modification. The dial finish appears original and has overall light to moderate crazing a small chip near the VI numeral and another to the centre; there also a couple of scratches and some wear/losses to the edge (behind the bezel so can't be seen). The cased is good original condition with faults limited to relatively minor age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear as well as a few small historic veneer patch repairs. The wall bracket has some slight veneer shrinkage cracking to underside otherwise is in good condition.Clock has a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN IMPRESSIVE FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE GILT BRASS AND BELGE NOIR MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKGrignon-Meusnier, Paris, circa 1850The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate inscribed GRIGNON MEUSNIER, Paris to lower margin and numbered 635 to upper left, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial repeat signed GRIGNON-MEUSNIER, A PARIS to centre and with gilt brass scroll-pierced hands set behind bead-cast convex glazed bayonet-fitted bezel, the case cast with a figure of 17th century nobleman wearing brimmed hat, cape, jacket, breeches and boots standing beside a rectangular plinth fitted with the dial within cartouche surround and flanked by scroll decorated angles, beneath surmount cast as a Royal crown resting on a cushion before a baroque scroll decorated panel, the concave-shaped plinth base applied with seated putto within baroque scroll panel to centre flanked by projecting scrolls at the angles, on elaborate scrolling strapwork cast skirt base incorporating outswept scroll feet.61cm (24ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Provenance: The property of a private collector, north London. Grignon-Meusnier are recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as working in Paris circa 1853. 

A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKDubois Fils, Paris, early 19th centuryThe circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension and backplate stamped B towards the upper margin, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Dubois Fils, Rue St. Honore N.22, A PARIS to centre, with steel spade hands set within foliate milled bezel, the case modelled with a plinth surmounted by a butterfly drinking from a tazza over foliate cornice and martial trophy frieze above dial with axe and foliate wreath decorated spandrels, set to the left of a male winged figure probably representing Amor or Eros wearing plumed helmet and holding a shield aloft whilst standing one-footed on a sphere, the rectangular base with mount cast as rosette issuing acanthus decorated spearheads over lotus-leaf cast ogee moulding to the skirt base, on compressed bun feet.41cm (16ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 13cm (5ins) wide. Dubois Fils are recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as working from Rue Saint-Honore, Paris, circa 1800-20. 

A MAHOGANY MINIATURE LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH PASSING STRIKE AND MOONPHASEThe dial signed for Thomas Far, Southampton, early 19th century and laterThe early 19th century movement with four-wheel train, shouldered plates, anchor escapement regulated by 21 inch pendulum and sounding each hour with a single blow on bell mounted above the plates, the 6 inch brass break-arch dial inscribed Tho's Far, Southampton to the silvered centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial sphere engraved lunettes and curved silvered scale annotated for age of the moon to the upper margin, now in a later case with swan neck pediment over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by Corinthian columns with brass caps and bases to hood, the trunk with stepped ogee throat moulding over shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns to trunk, on plinth base with conforming top mouldings and canted angles over bracket feet, together with a further stained oak separate box-shaped plinth.149cm (58.75ins) high excluding additional plinth, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Thomas Far of Southampton does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however the movement and possibly the dial of the current lot would appear to date from the early 19th century. 

A FRENCH GILT METAL AND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCKUnsigned, Paris, circa 1875The eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 5219 to upper left, the dial polychrome painted with cherub in flight to centre within blue ground gilt bordered Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with gilt spade hands and bead cast surround, the case with twin handled urn surmount painted with scene of a courting couple within gilt borders onto a powder-blue ground, over shallow-break-arch top with grotesque mask centred husk swag draped over the dial and flanked by generous strapwork side scrolls adorned with lovebirds, the front with twin oval panels each decorated with cupid to the out-swept upright over shaped cavetto moulded base incorporating leafy apron flanked by rosette panels and toupe feet, with a pair of twin handled urn side pieces, circa 1875, each with leafy finial and flaming torch side handles to the polychrome floral bad decorated porcelain body above shaped panel fronted plinth base incorporating paw fee to the shaped side scrolls, (3).The clock 43cm (17ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep; the side pieces 33cm (13ins) high. 

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE CLOCKHenry Raworth, Plymouth, late 18th centuryThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, trip hour repeat and signed Henry Raworth, PLYMOUTH to the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate, the 6.75 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and repeat signature Henry Raworth, PLYMOUTH to centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered Strike/Silent selection ring flanked by conforming mounts, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle over complex top mouldings and brass fillet bordered glazed dial aperture to the front door incorporating brass-edged front angles, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt with brass bracket feet.39cm (15.25ins) high excluding handle, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Henry Raworth in recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as married in 1761 and working in Plymouth up until 1795.Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition and appears original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements although the pendulum rod and bob are probably fairly recent. The dial is in good clean condition with faults very much limited to very slight scratching/wear around the winding holes. The movement and dial are original to the case and the case is in good condition having only very slight shrinkage cracking t the curved arch top. The mask around the dial (behind front door) has some patch repairs to the veneer overlap. The rear door has a small veneer chip to the right hand curve of the arch. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to very minor shrinkage and a few very slight bruises/blemishes.Clock is complete with case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A DECORATIVE MAHOGANY AND FLORAL MARQUETRY QUARTER-CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKThe dial signed for Henry Lane, Bristol, late 19th century incorporating earlier elementsThe four pillar triple-train movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and rack striking the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the foliate trail engraved matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and inscribed Henry Lane to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath rolling moonphase to arch with scroll engraved lunettes beneath silvered outer border calibrated with the age of the moon beneath inscription HIGH WATER AT BRISTOL KEY in a case with fretwork swan neck pediment over geometric carved cornice and floral marquetry infill to the quadrants above the hinged glazed dial aperture with integral three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular brass grille frets and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with shaped-top caddy moulded door inlaid with shaped panels of 17th century style bird inhabited flowering foliage into a rosewood ground, the surround with conforming decoration to upper quadrants, the plinth base fronted with a conforming marquetry panel over ogee bracket feet.242cm (95.25ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The current lot appears to be a late 19th century rebuild (with augmentations to the movement and case) of a clock originally by Henry Lane of Bristol who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London then Bristol 1775-97.

A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE PATINATED BRONZE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED BELGE NOIR MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKAthanase Bourdin, Paris, mid 19th centuryThe circular eight-day bell striking movement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating unusual cam-operated rise-fall adjustment to suspension, the backplate stamped BOURDIN, PARIS, 2343 to upper left and RC to lower margin, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed BOURDIN S'R. DE SOURIAU H'R DU ROI, RUE DE LA PAIX 24 to centre, with blued steel moon hands within elaborate vine leaf cast bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with a cast bronze surmount of a racehorse standing on a diamond lattice pavement, the base with repeating berry and scroll cast gilt band over plain skirt and generous scroll cast front feet.50cm (19.5ins) high, 36cm (14ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Athanase E. Bourdin is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Paris 1844-67.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no obvious visible evidence of alteration or significant repairs, the bell is present however is loose due to missing securing nut. The dial is missing the brass ferrule for the left hand winding hole which also has noticeable chipping and wear around the aperture. The dial also has a very faint star crack near the centre. The case is generally in good original condition. The bronze figure has minimal ware to the patinated finish and the gilt mounts have some noticeable moderate discolouration. The marble has some slight edge chipping otherwise appears free from noticeable defects.Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FRENCH EMPIRE BELGE NOIR MARBLE STRIKING MANTEL REGULATOR WITH EXTERNAL FREE-SWINGING PENDULUMUnsigned, probably Paris, early 19th centuryThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with pin-wheel escapement incorporating crutch passing through the top of the case to engage with the base of the substantial 'gridiron' compensated pendulum incorporating large gilt disc bob and suspended from a knife edge above, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with geometric rosette and concentric band decorated engine-turned centre and blued steel moon hands within repeating floral bloom cast bezel, the plinth-form case with ormolu post fitted with knife-edge pendulum suspension arm over tablet upstand applied with gilt panel beneath the pendulum inscribed with an arc annotated 0-5-10 in two directions and labelled DEGRES DE CERCLE, with cavetto cornice over dial and on conforming moulded skirt base with engine-turned feet.62.5cm (24.5ins) high; 20.5cm (8ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all original with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The going train mainspring appears to be broken/unhitched hence the clock is currently not running; the strike train will wind but is currently not operational hence the movement will require a clean/service, new mainspring and adjustment/possible repair to the strike train. The dial has some light patchy discolouration and wear to the gilding and the numeral have been retouched otherwise is in sound original condition. The case has a noticeable corner chip to the left hand corner of the cornice and to the front right hand corner of the skirt otherwise damage is very much limited to a few very small edge chips.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN BRASS SKELETON CLOCKThomas Bolt and Company, Liverpool, circa 1870The twin chain fusee bell striking movement with six spoke wheel crossings and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum set behind the waisted scroll-pierced plates united by six double baluster turned pillars and surmounted by a bell with spire finial, with pierced silvered brass Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring and blued steel moon hands, on four bell-shaped feet over silvered brass D-ended plate signed Tho's Bolt & Co., LIVERPOOL to leading edge applied to the top of the stepped mahogany plinth with channel cut to take a glass dome cover to lower tier and bun feet (glass dome cover present but damaged).43cm (17ins) high excluding damaged glass dome cover, 34cm (13.5ins) wide, 20cm (7.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Thomas Bolt and Company are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World and working inBirkenhead and Liverpool in 1857. Condition Report: Mechanism appears complete and fundamentally all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The movement is in clean working condition with only a few minor spots of tarnish to the plates. The chapter ring is in clean condition and the hands appear free from damage or repair. The silvered base panel has some light tarnishing from fingerprints to the edges otherwise is in good condition. The wooden base has some scuffing and discoloration to the French polished surface otherwise is in good original condition. The glass dome cover is present with the clock but is damaged/broken.Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH NAPOLEON III LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED CARRERA MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKIndistinctly signed, Paris, mid 19th centuryThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension and backplate inscribed 10107, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with indistinct signature over A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged engine-milled convex-glazed ormolu bezel, the case with surmount finely cast was a basket of fruit over gilt drum housing the movement flanked by goats standing to eat fruiting vine issuing from the surmount, raised on rectangular upright inset with crisp torchere and cornucopiae cast mount to front and flanked by winged putti supporting platforms for the goats, on D-ended cavetto moulded plinth base inset with panels of ribbon-tied floral swags over leafy toupe feet, with a pair of ormolu mounted urn side pieces, mid 19th century, each with berry finial to the domed top and spiral flute cast waisted collar over shouldered body raised on three grotesque mask supports with coiled snake between, on concave sided triform base with disk feet.The clock 42cm (16.5ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep; the side pieces 30.5cm (12ins) high.Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all-original with no visible signs of alteration; although it is running and striking a gentle clean/service will be required before putting it into service. The dial has chipping around both winding holes, there is also another small edge chip above the II numeral. The signature is rubbed and there a few spots that might be firing faults to the enamel. The case is generally in sound original condition however the small tablet of marble between the dial and the basket of fruit surmount is cracked. The mounts are generally discoloured/muted/dirty but appear to retain original gilding albeit with moderate wear hence may respond well to cleaning. The marble is otherwise in fine condition with only a few very tiny edge chips.Both of the side pieces are in good original condition but have one or two small but noticeable edge chips to the marble at bases. One also has a series of pin-prick blemishes to the marble body. The mounts are in the same condition as those of the clock itself.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III BRASS LANTERN CLOCK MADE FOR THE MIDDLE-EASTERN MARKETJonathan Parks, London, circa 1775The countwheel striking two-handed movement incorporating Huygens's endless winding and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum swinging behind the frame at the rear, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre within applied 'Turkish' numeral chapter ring incorporating five minute numeral to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and crescent-centred foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch centred with circular boss signed Jn'o. Parks, London flanked by conforming mounts, the frame with column-turned corner posts, vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, and the rear with iron hanging hoop, on ball-turned feet, (lacking side doors, frets and back panel). 38cm (15ins) high, 20cm (8ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep overall. A Jonathan Parkes is recorded in Britten, F.J. BRITTEN'S Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers as working from 'Old Change' London. A closely related clock also signed for Jonathan Parks was offered by Skinner, Boston at their sale of European Furniture and Decorative Arts, 7th October 2006, Lot 645.Condition Report: Movement has survived in original condition with no visible alteration however the escapewheel is most likely a 'service' replacement. The mechanism is reasonably clean and in working order but a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has evidence of being drilled for a differing chapter ring and spandrels (three spare chapter ring feet holes and elongated spandrel holes) however there is no evidence to suggest the spare chapter ring feet holes were used (no witness marks from pinning) hence most likely left over from a re-think during manufacture (quality control for clocks destined for export to the middle-East was generally not as strict as those for Europe!). Dial otherwise is in good albeit tarnished condition although the lower right hand corner has been pushed-back a little. The hands appear original.The front left hand finial is a repaired replacement otherwise frame is in good condition. There are no side frets, doors, back panel or spurs present.The clock has a pendulum but no weight (rope line and pulley is present). Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEJames Sandiford, Manchester, circa 1780The four pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated for age of the moon to the circumference of the disc beneath silvered plate signed JAMES SANDIFORD to upper margin, the case in the manner of Gillows with box upstand fronted by cavetto moulded swan neck pediment, gilt scroll decorated red glass over diamond lozenge lattice-pierced panel inserts, and break-arch frieze above the hinged glazed dial aperture with bolection mouldings to frame and flanked by fluted Corinthian columns, the sides with Roman Doric half-columns planted at the rear, the trunk with ogee-outline throat and blind fretwork frieze over shaped-top door veneered in book-matched flame figured mahogany within complex moulded border flanked by fluted quarter-columns, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming veneers to front flanked by canted angles on squat skirt with ogee bracket feet.240cm (94.5ins) high excluding finials, 58.5ins (23ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. James Sandiford is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Salford, Manchester 1772-81. The case of the current lot exhibits details often seen on examples known to have been made by Gillows of Lancaster most notably the bolection moulding to the hood door frame and the ogee outline throat mouldings.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only very slight tarnishing/discolouration to the silvered finishes in places; the lunar disc has probably been repainted and has some slight lifting/bubbling to the painted finish. The lunettes have also been repainted and there is a bruise to the inner edge of the chapter ring beneath the VIII numeral; the hour hand is an incorrectly sized replacement. The movement and dial sit on what appears to be the original seatboard onto uprights (cheeks) within the case which are free from visible alteration/adjustment hence in our opinion the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in good original condition. The superstructure of the hood appears to survive in its original form. The finial blocks are replacements and the infill to the front of the pediment is glass painted with gilt scrollwork and diamond lattice frets - these areas of infill were is most likely originally verre-eglomise hence the current glass panel and lattice frets are probably replacements. The lock for the trunk door is detached (but present and undamaged), there is a vertical shrinkage crack to the front of the plinth base and the left hand side of the trunk is a little sun-faded otherwise case is generally free form significant visible faults with damage limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other minor age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum and two weights but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE POSTED THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH TEN-INCH DIALUnsigned, probably Lancashire, early 18th centuryThe countwheel bell-striking movement with separately wound trains, anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum and well detailed column-turned corner posts, the 10 inch square brass dial engraved with stylised urn and tulip blooms within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with large sword-hilt half hour markers, with scroll-pierced brass hand and cast figural spandrels emblematic of the four seasons to angles, (no pendulum or weights).33cm (13ins) high, 18cm (7ins) deep overall. The current lot can be directly compared to another unsigned movement and dial housed in an oak case described and illustrated in Darken, Jeff TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 pages 72-73. Of particular note is the very similar dial engraving which is almost certainly executed by the same hand as that of the current lot. Details in both the movements, such as separately wound trains, design of the bell-stand and hammer, and identical pattern of corner post casting would appear to confirm that both the example illustrated by Darken and the current lot originated in the same workshop. The slighter later pattern of spandrel casting present on the current dial would suggest that it probably dates to the early 18th century rather than around 1690 suggested for the other example described by Darken.  

A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE PATINATED BRONZE AND SIENA MARBLE FIGURAL EQUESTRIAN MANTEL CLOCKLeroy and Fils, Paris, circa 1840The circular two train eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension and engraved No 2049, LEROY & FILS, H;GERS DU ROI, A PARIS over stamped text Pailly FRERES to the lower margin of the backpate, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial engine-turned throughout and with steel moon hands within egg-and-dart moulded circular surround set behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the case with deep chocolate-brown patinated bronze surmount finely cast as a jockey astride a racehorse on naturalistic base, the marble plinth with tied reeded band to upper margin and generous acanthus scroll cast mounts flanking the dial, on skirt base with repeating leaf cast upper moulding and acanthus feet joined by an apron of foliate scrolls.56.5cm (22.25ins) high, 34.5cm (13.5ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. The clockmaking firm Leroy can be traced back to 1785 when the business was founded by Basille Charles Le Roy at 60 Galerie de Pierre, Palais Royal, Paris. During the Revolutionary years the firm relocated to 88 Rue de L'Egalite before finally settling at Galerie Montpensier, 13 and 15 Palais Royal. In 1828 Basille Charles died leaving the business to his son, Charles-Louis, who continued producing clocks signed 'LeRoy & Fils' until 1845 when the firm was sold to his former employee Casimir Halley Desfontaines; who in turn was succeeded by his son M. George Halley Desfontaines in 1883. In 1888 M. George Halley died leaving the business to his brother Jules Halley who then took-in as a partner Louis Leroy (apparently no relation to the founders of the firm). In 1899 the firm left Palais Royal and moved to Boulevard de La Madeleine where it continued trading in the hands of various successors until well into the 20th century. A Pailly Jeune is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as a bronze founder working from Rue Chapon, Paris in 1812. Pailly Freres may well be successors who were perhaps responsible for founding fine bronze equestrian surmount of the present clock.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears free from alteration or significant replacements, the pendulum however is lacking. The dial has fairly heavy tarnishing/discolouration but other than having a light surface scratch to the centre is free from damage or noticeable wear. The bronze surmount and other mounts to the case are in fine condition and have particularly pleasing rich chocolate brown patination however the marble has numerous issues. The top panel (beneath the equestrian surmount) has cracks and noticeable old chipping to the rear edge which has been partially polished-out. The front and left hand side panels are visually presentable but appear to have been restored with some filling and colouring applied; the right hand side is in similar condition but with two front to back hairline cracks which are particularly visible due to dirt ingress. The skirting has cracking and movement around the left hand front corner and a loss around 3cm across by 1.5cm high to the lower edge of the left hand side; the edges also have some wear, slight cracking and historic chipping. The rear has some edge wear and chipping also, and the main panel has probably seen some restoration (filling and retouching).Clock does not have a pendulum or winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU MOUNTED 'VERNIS MARTIN' BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETThe dial signed for Guerbois, Paris, the case stamped for Jacques Dubois, Paris, mid 18th centuryThe two train movement with four column-turned pillars pinned through the backplate, verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with silk suspension and outside countwheel hour striking sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 11 inch circular twenty-five piece enamel cartouche dial signed GUERBOIS, APARIS to the circular white enamel centre within blue on white Roman hour numerals and scroll cast gilt borders incorporating conforming Arabic five minute cartouche numerals to outer track, the waisted mid green painted case with generous scroll pierced surmount to the swept superstructure painted with sprays of roses between applied gilt scroll cast angle mounts above elaborate rococo crest and shaped glazed foliate-border cast door applied with bold leafy apron mount incorporating a recumbent Ho-Ho bird, within leafy trail painted surround applied with further scroll mounts to angles and with tall brass-edged inset arched windows within conforming painted field to sides, on four generous cast scroll feet with apron between, stamped IDUBOIS beside JME monogram to top beneath superstructure and JME twice again to rear, with matching original floral spray painted ogee-shaped wall bracket with shallow cavetto upstand to table above 'S' scroll cast frieze and rococo scroll mounts to apron and front angles over conforming cast pendant to base.The clock 97cm (38.25ins) high, 44cm (17.25ins) wide, 21cm (8.25) ins deep; the clock and wall bracket 133.5cm (52.5ins) high overall.  Provenance: The property of a private collector, North London; purchased in these rooms 17th March 2015 (lot 56) for £3,800 hammer. Louis-Denis Guerbois is recorded in Tardy Tardy DICTIONAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as apprenticed in Paris 1751/52. Jacques Dubois is recorded in Nicolay, Jean L'ART ET LA MANIERE DES MAITRES EBENISTES FRANCAIS AU XVIIIe SIECLE as an important ebeniste who was appointed Maitre in 1742. Jacques Dubois was born in 1694 and is believed to have trained under his half-brother Noel Gerard during the 1720's-30's before qualifying as a Master at the relatively mature age of 48. Although Dubois appears not to have supplied pieces directly to the French Court he is known to have made pieces for minor Royalty such as Madame Elizabeth, Louis XV's daughter who married the Duke of Parma. Dubois is particularly well known for his contribution to the evolution of French rococo furniture as well as his striking use of marquetry veneers and lacquer finishes. He died in 1763 leaving a substantial inventory of workshop tools, furniture and clocks.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in sound original working condition with no obvious significant replacements or alterations. Although the movement is reasonably clean and in working order a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial is generally in fair presentable condition but has faults to many of the enamel numeral plaques. All the outer minute numerals appear to have been over-painted with a coat of white ground and new black Arabic numerals. This is most likely due a significant number of these having noticeable damage requiring all to be refinished to match. The larger hour numeral plaques have a series of hairline cracks to the I, VIII, X & XI numerals and repaired edge chips to I, V, VII, VIII & X; the IIII numeral has also been significantly over-painted (leaving II, III, VI, & IX apparently free from noticeable/significant damage or restoration). The centre appears free form noticeable cracks or chips. The gilt cast dial plate appears to be in good original condition, the hands also appear original and are in good condition.The case is generally complete and free from structural damage other than slight shrinkage in places however the painted decoration has significant flaking to the right hand side of the surmount, the base board of the interior and all three sides of the wall bracket. Otherwise damage to painted decoration is limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, localised small degree of flaking and light wear. The interior of the rear door panel has probably been fully restored/repainted. The rear of the case has been re-ebonised over some slight historic worm damage and other minor faults commensurate with age. The mounts appear all-intact and retain much of their original gilding. Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer