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Click here to subscribeSterling Silver Proof Medallion commemorating the Queen's Bicentennial Visit to the United States 1976, obv. 'H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND ' around Queen's portrait & rose, thistle & shamrock emblem, rev.'UNITED STATES BICENTENNIAL VISIT JULY 1976' around Liberty Bell; 51mm, 51.58g, edge hallmarked, in case of issue, no certificate BU
A George III brass lantern clock, Robert Austen, Challock, circa 1775, the countwheel striking movement incorporating Huygens's endless winding and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum swinging behind the frame at the rear, the dial engraved with symmetrical foliate scrolls beneath signature Robert Austen, Challock and with pierced iron hand to centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and engraved leafy infill to angles, the third period frame with column-turned corner posts beneath foliate scroll engraved and pierced front fret, vase turned finials and domed iron bell bearer, the sides with hinged brass doors beneath further frets, the rear with iron back panel, 32cm (12.5ins) high; atop a later oak wall bracket, incorporating moulded platform and twin shaped supports applied to an onion-topped back panel with decorative shaped apron to base, 70cm high, (2) Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire. Robert Austen is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Challock, Kent, circa 1780.Condition Report: This clock comes with a pendulum, one of the cords is weighted, the other has a pulley to take an addiitonal weight, this is not present at Dreweatts and would need to be sourced by the purchaser.The bell is held on by a small screw and bolt, this has a tendency to work loose due to the short threads involved Dreweatts have not tested the movement and give no guarantees or comments as to whether it is working order or not. We would recommend getting it appraised by a professional clock restorer. There is dirt and dust to the movement and interior.As catalogued the bracket is later and this has marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, also some scratches were the pendulum has impacted Condition Report Disclaimer
A French giltmetal and Sevres-style porcelain inset mantel clock, unsigned, second half 19th century, with eight-day bell striking movement with outside countwheel, the white enamel dial with blue Roman numerals, the case surmounted by a maiden with her harp and attendant amorino, 42cm highCondition Report: Dreweatts have not tested the movement and cannot make any guarantees or comments as to accuracy or if the movement is working we suggest getting the clock appraised by a professional clock restorer prior to use. With a winding key, and pendulum. The case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, consistent with age and use, dirt and discolouration and uneven finish to the surface overallSevres-style plaques with light wear and rubbing, no obvious chips or cracks Condition Report Disclaimer
A French ormolu mantel clock, AD Mougin, mid 19th century, the eight-day bell striking movement stamped with the maker's deux medaille roundel to the backplate and numbered 1142, and with white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Martinot A Paris to the centre and with Arabic numerals to the outside track, the rococo shaped case incorporating a rigid handle finial 28cm high, together with a pair of twin light candlesticks, forming a garniture, each with an ear-of-wheat final and the outscrolling sconce arms, 20cm highProvenance: From the private collection of Sir David and Lady Scholey
A French giltwood mantel clock, Raingo Freres, Paris, second half 19th century, the eight-day bell striking movement with outside countwheel, serial numbered 901 and with roundel for the maker, the white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to the outer-track, the centre further marked for the maker, the case surmounted with amorini, various elements serial numbered 1162, 35cm highCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, The gilt metal areas with dirt and discoloration and pitting, there are some areas of spotting and to one cupid there is a clear join showing. One has a quiver of arrows, the other has no attribute but appears to be missing one to the open hand.The dial with various old cracks and splits, some chips and losses - the areas around the 'III' and 'VIII' most damagedThe movement has a bell, a key, and a pendulum all present - these appear to be replacements. Dreweatts have not tested the movement and give no guarantees or comments as to whether it is working order or not. We would recommend getting it appraised by a professional clock restorer prior to use Condition Report Disclaimer
A French Egyptian revival bronze mounted marble mantel clock, Samuel Marti et Cie, Paris, circa 1880, the circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension and stamped with S. Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel and numbers 3778, 5 2 to backplate, the circular red marble dial with gilt Roman numerals and pierced hands set behind a hinged cast bronze glazed bezel decorated with stylised leafy motifs, the Belge noir marble case with surmount cast as a recumbent sphinx set on a canted platform to the cavetto mounded rouge de France marble superstructure, the front with parcel gilt bronze stylised wing and pendant reed cast mount over the dial flanked by triangular red marble banded panels continuing around each angle to incorporate the tapered sides, on gilt fillet-edged canted base applied with a winged Pharaoh's mask centred mount to apron over parcel gilt pad feet, 37cm high Condition Report: The movement is intact with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements and will just about run and strike however a service is required. The bell is currently loose (is lacking securing screw) and there is no pendulum present. The dial panel is a little loose with some edge chipping (not visible with the bezel closed) otherwise is in good condition. The case has some noticeable chipping to the lower edges and corners at the base otherwise faults are limited to other very slight edge chipping/wear. The mounts retain their original finish but with some wear and discolouration. The rear cover is lacking its glass.Clock does not have a pendulum or winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A mahogany drum table in George III style, circa 1900, of small proportion, with baize inset to the top above three frieze drawers interspersed by false drawer fronts, revolving on the stem, the downswept legs carved with bell-flowers, 69cm high, 45cm diameterCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, consistent with age and use,The baize with marks and staining, the timber surround also with marks and stains, Wobble to the top where it meets the stem, this has an internal block support and not a peg - there is no clear way of tightening itThe handles appear original, there are no locks by design Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A French tortoiseshell and 'Boule' marquetry mantel clock, 19th century, the eight-day bell striking movement with outside countwheel stamped by the maker S. Marti et Cie and serial numbered 2145, the dial with enamel Roman numerals and plaque inscribed Thuret / A Paris, the gilt metal mounted case 33.5cm highCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,Some old splits and cracks, some lifting and losses to veneers and inlays,The finials are bent out of shape to the top of the case but all seem firmly in place, The metal areas with dirt and discoloration, The cartouche numerals are slightly loose to the dial surround but do not appear to be in danger of falling out.The rear door catch is loose and there is losses to the timber around this partThe pendulum is almost certainly original, it is serial numbered to match the movement, the movement has a bell and retaining nut. The suspension is twisted and the pendulum does not swing smoothly. There is a winding key present that turns both chains. Dreweatts have not tested the movement and give no guarantees or comments as to whether it is working order or not. We would recommend getting it appraised by a professional clock restorer.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lloyd (Nathaniel). A History of English Brickwork..., 1st edition, London: H. Grenville Montgomery, 1925, numerous monochrome plates, period inscription to the front endpaper, some light toning, publishers original gilt decorated green cloth, large 4to, together with; Blomfield (Reginald), A History of French Architecture, from the reign of Charles VIII till the death of Mazarin, 4 volumes, 1st edition, London: G. Bell and Sons, 1911, numerous monochrome plates, some light spotting & offsetting, top edge gilt, publishers original uniform cloth, boards & spines slightly toned & rubbed to head & foot, large 8vo, plus Jackson (T. G.), The Church of St. Mary The Virgin, Oxford, 1st edition, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1897, black & white illustrations, later inscription to the front endpaper, some marginal toning, top edge gilt, publishers original gilt decorated quarter vellum with green morocco spine labels, large 4to, and other late 19th-century & modern architecture reference & related, including The Buildings of England, 14 volumes by Nikolaus Pevsner, reprinted, circa 1980s-90s, 8vo, & publications by Yale, Oxford, Batsford, some leather bindings, mostly original cloth, many in dust jackets, G/VG, 8vo/4toQty: (5 shelves )
Kevin Wilson. Bomber Boys, The RAF Offensive of 1943. a WW2 First Edition Hardback book in superb condition. Signed by 32 RAF personnel at the Spring Air show at Duxford on 18th may 2008. Three pages filled with signatures. Includes Dambusters Les Munro, Ray Grayston, G L Johnny Johnson plus Ken Goodman 617sqn, Ken Lucas 617 sqn, Peter Donaldson 10 sqdn, Flt Lt Bill North 61 sqn, Walter Morrison, Ken Johnson 61sqn, Jack Linaker 9sqn, Sandy Saunders 9sqn, Flt Lt Tony Hoscock, Warrant Officer Rupert Noye DFC, J.B. Lewis 142 sqn, Warrant Officer Harry Irons, Ted Dunford, Ted Stocker, Roy Pemailley, Pat Carden, Basil Fish 619sqn, John Bell of 619 sqn, Ron Clark 100sqn, Ken Wallis 268 sqn. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Stephen Flower. Barnes Wallis' BOMBS- Tallboy, Dambuster & Grand Slam. A WW2 Second edition hardback book. Multi-signed by Dambuster Pilots : Dennis Boofer, Basil Fish, Tony Iveson, Benny Goodman, John Langston, John Bell, James Tait, Frank Tilley and three others. Spine and Dust-Jacket in mint condition. printed and bound by Tempest Ltd Of Great Britain. 416 pages with B/W Photos/Illustrations/Images. a superb book. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
[EXPLORATION] VON HOHNEL (Lt. L.) Discovery of Lakes Rudolf and Stephanie. A Narrative of Count Samuel Teleki's Exploring and Hunting Expedition, translated by Nancy BELL, 2 vols, lge 8vo, plates & maps as called for, original cloth pictorially gilt, (plate at p. 56 torn & repaired), 1st Edn., 1894
PRIMAL SCREAM/ INDIE/ WAVE - LPs/ 12" PACK. A quality pack of 9 LPs/ 12". Artists/ titles include Primal Scream inc Screamadelica (CRELP 076, original pressing. Records strong VG+/ gatefold sleeve VG+), Give Out But Don't Give Up (CRELP 146, printed inner's. Records Ex/ sleeve strong VG+), Dixie-Narco EP (CRE 117T), Rocks (CRE129T), Higher Than The Sun (CRE096T) & Loaded (CRE070T). Wire - A Bell Is A Cup (STUMM 54, white-label LP. Ex), This Mortal Coil (BAD310) & Jesus And Mary Chain - Sidewalking (NEG32T, promo). Condition is generally VG+ to Ex. Please note lot updated on 26th July as the description was incorrect. This lot is now listed correctly!
INDIE - 7". Ace sevens with these 26 from the 90s/2000s onwards. Artists/titles include The Vines - Get Free, The Wedding Present - No Christmas, Belle & Sebastian - I'm Waking Up To Us, James - How Was It For You?, Badly Drawn Boy (x4) - Road Movie (with Doves), You Were Right, Something To Talk About and Silent Sigh, Levellers, The Soup Dragons, A Tribute To Galaxie 500, The Pipettes, Veruca Salt, Pond, Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, The Bluetones - Are You Blue Or Are You Blind?, The Charlatans - Then and Me In Time, Glasvegas - Geraldine (both parts), The Inspiral Carpets, The Bell Rays and Alfie. Condition is predominantly Ex+.
A French ormolu mantel clock, late 19th c, in Louis XVI style, the breakarched case crested by Cupid's quiver and torch flanked by cornucopia on bow ended base, having enamel dial, filigree hands and bell striking movement, the medallic back plate stamped OLLIVANT & BOTSFORD PARIS & MANCESTER, pendulum, 43cm h Much dirt and movement dusty / oily, complete but for loss of bell and back door, two small holes either side of arch of top where presumably an element was once affixed, now lacking, lacking also one of the two back feet, hands original and undamaged, enamel dial undamaged, retaining most of the gilding but dirty, original and unrestored
A French giltmetal and Sevres style porcelain inset mantel clock, late 19th c, in Louis XVI style, the breakarched case surmounted by an oval portrait of a lady of fashion and crested by lovebirds, the enamel dial painted with flowers within the royal blue and gilt chapter ring, bell striking movement, 49cm h Lacks pendulum, parts slightly loose in places, gilding original but dirty, porcelain undamaged and all present
A German miniature silver model of a bell with cockerel handle, 51mm h, bearing pseudo marks, import marked William Geiger, London 1905 and various other similar miniature silver objets, to include a caddy spoon, cats on a ladder, wheelbarrow, children with sledge, roundabout, sofa and a Dutch confit box, 6ozs 8dwts All in basically good condition
An Art Deco French garniture de cheminee, c1930, the clock case of stepped rectangular form veneered in striated cream, brown and green onyx and black marble, the pediment with seated young girl holding a dove above a lozenge shaped white metal face with black Arabic numerals inscribed Le Berre Angel, Bouarnenez, eight day movement striking on a bell numbered 19163, 47cm w, 35cm h; together with a similar pair of marble garniture vases with giltmetal mounted bell shaped finials, cantered tapered square bodies applied giltmetal foliate mounts, on spreading trumpet shaped milled bases and square plinths, 30cm h (3) The garniture vases and clock not originally together. Replaced glass to dial, dial with some scratches and wear. Case generally good with minor chips to edges, white metal figure old and lacking some decoration. Garniture vases generally good with minor wear
A French ormolu and Sevres style porcelain garniture de cheminee, late 19th c, in Louis XV style, the clock with urn finial and bell striking movement, 42cm h Retaining practically all of the original gilding, somewhat dirty, settled dust, one or two of the mounts a little loose but complete, porcelain undamaged, wear to gilding, movement apparently complete
19 th C Arts and Crafts Occasional/ Coffee 2 tier Table - ? Bell & Coupland , Cabinet Makers & Upholsterers, Lancaster ? after a EW Godwin ? Thebes? Aesthetic table design of 1885 , a carpet covered octagonal top and ebonized base table having stylized turned decoration , bearing an impressed elliptical shaped brass label under, 22 in.( 55.8 cm)wide x 25 in. ( 63.5 cm high)The son of Captain Henry Coupland, a mariner in the West Indies trade, Richard Coupland was born 1 April 1814, in Lancaster. He became a freeman of Lancaster in 1829-30 at the age of sixteen by patrimony, as customary being the son of a freeman. As a young man is is said he was sent to the Gillows? Oxford Street shop where he became chief salesman, then head of staff. Richard Coupland (upholsterer) witnessed a codicil to Robert Gillow's will on 15 September 1835, suggesting he was employed by the firm at this period.By 1849 he had left Gillow to join Peter Booth Bell as a partner, heralding the firm name changed from ?Lodge & Bell' to 'Bell & Coupland'.Bell & Coupland had a branch in Preston managed by Bell and Richard Coupland directed the Lancaster business. In 1863, Coupland went into local politics, became an Alderman and was Mayor of Lancaster in 1868-69 The Furniture Gazette (16 September 1882) recorded that the firm took two spaces in the Preston Guild procession in 1882, with one lorry showing upholsterers covering a black and gilt couch with silk, a mahogany davenport & some oak chair work and on the other lorry was an octagon show case containing silk curtains and other materials. The Furniture Gazette (6 May & 23 September 1882) recorded Bell & Coupland as suppliers of the furniture for the new County offices, included the Public Hall, Preston. Richard Coupland died in July 1884, but the firm continued and thrived under the management of Henry Coupland.Bell & Coupland marked their wares following Gillows and Lodge & Co.'s practice. They used brass plaques embossed with their name 'Bell & Coupland Lancaster Cabinetmakers & Upholsterers?Sources: DEFM; Gilbert, English Vernacular Furniture 1750-1900 (1991); Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840 (2008), II, pp 227-8., BIFMO.
?Ellis a Paris ? Rosewood 8 day clock : a Vincentie & Cie stamped cylinder model 2322 with outside count wheel, the movement and dial marked ? Ellis (a) Paris ? the 8 day movement striking on a bell. The clock having a guillotine glazed front , rosewood boxwood strung case with cast brass handle, 9 in (22.8 ) high x 6 1/4 in ( 15.9 cm) wide
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