Fine Paul Garnier Series I repeater carriage clock striking on a bell, the back plate signed P.G. Brevete and Baullier Pere et Fils, the 3" silvered chapter ring within a silvered engine turned mask, also with a foliate engraved platform escapement, with vertical rising front door to enable winding, within a one-piece case, 7" high *This clock was sold at Bonhams on 12th October 2014, lot 351 for £1250 *This clock was possibly originally fitted with a chaff cutter escapement, although it is fitted with a high quality old English platform which might be original. *Most collectors associate Paul Garnier movements as having the chaff-cutter escapement as patented by him in 1830; a form of escapement that supposedly allowed for a more robust action and improved timekeeping as compared to the still commonly used cylinder. Indeed, it is often suggested that a Garnier movement without a chaff-cutter has had the platform changed or is not a Garnier. However an analysis of these movements shows that a large proportion of Garnier clocks made from circa 1840 were in actuality fitted with the lever platform escapement and not the chaff-cutter, with the majority having the corner cut-out of the platform to accommodate the positioning of the rack lifting piece. Magistretti & Pippa mention some 98 Garnier clocks in their chapter on Garnier of which thirty-six have some form of escapement described. Of this thirty-six, 21 are lever escapements, 13 chaff-cutter and one a duplex, with the majority of platform lever escapements recorded after circa 1840, incidentally the year the ten-year chaff-cutter patent ended.*The above information is taken from published research undertaken by Leigh Extence
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Small French tortoiseshell and ormolu banded two train mantel clock, the Raingo-Freres movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell (missing), the 3" floral painted dial inscribed 112 Regent Street, London, Paris Made, within a rounded arched stepped case applied to the front with foliate mounts and surmounted by a ring handle, 10.25" high
Interesting small Continental brass and copper verge mantel clock, the 3.5" square copper chapter ring enclosing a sunburst and foliate engraved silvered centre, surmounted to the arch by a subsidiary seconds dial with silvered chapter ring, striking the hours on a bell behind the dial arch, upon a rectangular stepped mahogany plinth, 6.25" high (pendulum)
Good French Empire ormolu and green vein marble two train skeleton clock striking on a bell, the 4" white enamel dial enclosing a skeletonised centre upon a rounded arched support flanked by eagles, over an oval pointed marble base raised upon four bun turned feet, surmounted by a pierced basket of flowers and urn finial 17.5" high (pendulum with dragon ormolu bob)
Fine and probably unique English brass cased two train table clock striking on a bell, the principal 4.25" silvered dial signed Dominic Eliot over subsidiary days of the week and dates of the month dials, the verge movement powered by a single massive spring with contra-rotating great wheels, six pillar heavy A -frame plates and count wheel striking, the closed case with exterior adjustment for hands, pendulum and pendulum hold fast, within a heavily constructed brass sectioned angled case with bevel glazed sides, back and top, 9.5" high (with heavy brass winding key)
Good French black slate and red veined marble two train drumhead mantel clock with calendar, the 5" principal clock dial over a 4.5" calendar dial displaying months of the year on an outer chapter ring, enclosing a recessed centre with a moon phase aperture over days of the week and dates of the month subsidiary dials, flanked by twin thermometer dials, the Japy Freres movement striking on a bell, within an architectural stepped case, 17.25" high (no bell)
Attractive French Boulle and ebonised two train mantel clock, the movement back plate signed Potonie, Paris no. 6947, with outside countwheel and striking on a bell, the 3.25" rounded arched gilt dial engraved with scrolling foliage and signed Potonie, Paris, within a waisted shaped case, 9.75" high
French ormolu and marble two train drumhead mantel clock striking on a bell, the 4" white convex dial signed Lepine á Paris, supported by ornate ormolu cast and black marble supports, raised upon a rectangular breakfront white marble plinth and surmounted by a classical urn finial, 17" high (pendulum)
Interesting early and later converted English hooded wall clock, the rectangular brass dial plate (6" x 5.25") signed William Lane, Clay on the silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with two iron hands, surmounted by a foliate engraved pierced fret, strapwork bell and finial, within a later oak case, 23.5" high overall (pendulum and weight) *Further details about this clock are contained in a letter sent by the late vendor to Brian Loomes. The letter discussed in detail the probable conversions made to the clock in the early 19th century and other interesting information. A copy of this letter and other correspondence is included with the images of the clock online.
A 19th century French brass 8-day striking carriage clock, by Jules of Paris, white enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and all over floral engraved case, with bevel-edge plate glass viewing slides on top and sides, movement striking on a bell, plate no. 686, case height 13cm, not currently workingGood overall condition although movement not currently working and only runs for a few seconds before stopping, dial and case in very good order with only minor abrasions and rubbing to high points, 3 corners on one side glass panel have small chips otherwise no damage, with both keys, striking function working when hands pass the hour and half hour
A 19th century French tortoiseshell and brass boulle work 8-day mantel clock, shaped case with glass pendulum viewing panel, pineapple finial and brass mounts, with hand painted enamel Roman numeral hour panels, movement striking on a bell, back plate no. 40135, with pendulum and key, case height 34cm, not currently workingGood overall condition although movement not currently working and stops after a few moments so will need a service, some cracking to tortoiseshell inlay and a few small chips to some of the enamel numeral panels, with keys and pendulum
A 19th century French gilt-bronze 8-day figural mantel clock, surmounted by a Prince with a crown, white enamel dial with blue painted Roman numeral hour markers and glass exhibition caseback, with movement striking on a bell, case height 29cm, with key and pendulum, not seen workingGood overall condition although movement not seen working and an old pendulum suspension spring is snapped and still present inside movement, dial in good condition with a few specks of dirt, high points on case slightly worn and gilt finish starting to wear through, end of one swag on bottom front right of case is broken and missing
A 19th century brass-cased repeating carriage clock, white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, bevelled-glass viewing panels, with movement striking on a bell, indistinct maker's marks, case height 13cm, with key, working orderGood working order, case slightly abraded and tarnished, dial has a few hairline cracks, maker's name is very rubbed, a couple of tiny chips to corners of bevelled glass, repeat function working
Quentin Bell (1910–1996) British, a still life oil study of flowers in a glass, oil on canvas, signed and dated '45, 34.5 cm x 24 cm in a gilt frame.Footnote: Provenance: Private London collector, deceased estate. No purchase records available.Condition report: Small area of possible minor paint loss to lower central area, but no tears or rips to the canvas. Appears in good order.
5 x 1960s/70s Psychedelic blacklight posters including Stars, artwork by Roberta Bell, 1968, The Establishment, Blossom and Dreamland Vision 1970, distributed by Houston Blacklight and Poster Distribution Company, Funky Features, The Third Eye, Platt Poster Company, largest 22 x 33 1/2 inches. (5)
A Tôle Peinte octagonal wall clock, 19th century, the French eight-day bell striking movement with outside countwheel numbered 7 2 to the backplate, with silvered Roman numeral dial behind a convex glazed bezel, the case to simulate inlaid rosewood, with hanging loop surmount, 47cm high overallCondition 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. No winding key or pendulum present, the bell is attached to the movement.The case with signs of wear, loss, chips, pitting, scratches and losses, The bezel with similar conditionThe dial with wear, the numerals in places rubbed offNo rear door to the case, there is a crude hole to facilitate hanging to a wall. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid 'Boulle' mantel clock, Rollin, Paris, second half 19th century, with eight-day bell striking movement with outside countwheel, the backplate stamped for the maker and numbered 302, the dial with blue Roman numeral cartouches behind a convex glazed bezel, the case of waisted form with seated putto finial, 41cm highProvenance: Property from the collection of the late Mr. & Mrs. John da Silva Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,Old splits and cracks, some lifting and losses to veneers and inlays, the glass to the front has a small chip and lossThe finial is loose to the top of the case, The metal areas with dirt and discolouration, The cartouche numerals with chips and cracks, the 'VII' with the most severe losses overall.The pendulum is numbered 302 and is almost certainly original, the movement has a bell, there is no key present. 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. The timber near the rear door catch is missing some timber and the catch does not therefore catch and keep the door closed. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Gil Cohen My Old Lags signed by an impressive 20 RAF Bomber Command veterans. When originally issued in 2006 this print was one of the Limited Edition number 171 200 and is supplied with the original Vector Fine Art Prints Certificate of Authenticity. Originally the print was signed just by the artist, Gil Cohen. However, this particular print has benefited greatly by being additionally autographed by 20 well known RAF Bomber Command veterans including members of the Dam Busters 617 Squadron. The additional autographs were added during a signing event organised by Vector Fine Art Prints and The Bomber Command Association at RAF Museum Hendon on the weekend of 2nd and 3rd December 2006. The original instructions and attendee list for this RAF Museum Hendon signing event are included (please see photographs). Signatures in addition to Gil Cohen are, Wing Commander John Bell Bomb Aimer on Bob Knights crew on the Tirpitz Raid, MRAF Sir Michael Beetham DFC AFC, AVM Jack Furner DFC AFC, Sqn. Ldr. Tony Iveson DFC 617 Squadron, L S Goodman 617 Squadron, Basil Fish 617 Squadron, Cal Younger RAAF Shot down POW, Gordon Mellor Shot down Escapee, Reg Lewis DFC Special Duties shot down Escapee, Jack Ball DFC, Jeff Goodwin, Harry Hughes DFC DFM, Doug Radcliffe, Harry Irons DFC, Stan Bradford DFM, Charlie Chapman DFM, W/O Laurie Godfrey 408 Sqn, Jim McGillivray 115 Sqn, Flight Lieutenant Ted Stocker DSO DFC and 1 other unidentified signature (1 above Gil Cohen please see photographs). This really is a nicely signed print which measures approximately 17.5 inches x 12.75 inches and has been stored flat, out of the light and is in very good condition. Print historical detail: Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur T Harris visits one of the many bomber airfields in Lincolnshire, he is seen talking to two of his (old lags), this is the nickname he used for his aircrew under his command. 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.
WW1 RFC WW2 RAF Wing Commander R H McIntosh DFC AFC. Known as All Weather Mac, he served with No. 4 Squadron RFC from 1917, during WW2 he commanded No. 280 Squadron RAF Air Sea Rescue flying Warwicks and in a flying career lasting 54 years from 1917 to 1971 he flew 23,681 hours as Captain in 143 different types of aircraft. Signed on a 60th Anniversary of The First UK International Air Mail 11th November 1919 cover with a 10th November 1979 postmark, flown in a Augusta Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Daniel De St Leu - Fine 18th century silver verge quarter repeating pair cased pocket watch made for the Turkish Market, the fusee movement signed Dan'l De St Leu. Ser't to Her Majesty, London, no. 2563, with pierced engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, silvered regulating disc and cylindrical pillars, plunge repeat with hammers striking a bell to the inner case, original signed and numbered dust cover, the enamel dial signed De St. Leu, London, with Turkish numerals and minute track, gilt beetle and poker hands, within a pierced inner engraved case with floral spray and numbered 2563, matching pierced outer case engraved with musical trophies, case maker 'I.P' (James Plumpton), 59.5mm - ** Daniel De Saint Leu (1753-1797) worked in Geneva and London and was watchmaker to the Queen. He was renowned for his very fine clocks and watches and also his repeating watches made for the Turkish and Islamic markets - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning and repeat striking correctly. Dial - some small chips to the outer edge and a small hairline to the outer edge at the eleven position. Glass - some small surface scratches, small chip mark at the four position. Hands - light marks. Case - both cases in overall good condition, outer case with a couple of very mild small bruises to two of the pierced sections, outer case stamped I.P but no further hallmarks present, case sizes - outer: 59.5mm, inner: 50mm. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
George Prior - George III miniature silver verge quarter repeating triple cased pocket watch made for the Turkish Market , London 1802, the fusee movement signed George Prior, London, no. 29272, with pierced engraved balance cock with urn, diamond endstone, flat steel balance, silvered regulating disc and cylindrical pillars, plunge repeat with hammer striking a bell to the inner case, the enamel dial signed George Prior, London, with Turkish numerals and minute track, within a pierced inner case with floral and geometric motif, similar pierced outer scalloped case and an outer pierced engraved scalloped case with glazed back, case maker 'IM', 49mm - ** Christie's, New York - Important Watches, sale 3401, lot 44 - ** George Prior was born 1782. He moved to London and built up a considerable business in supplying watches to the Ottoman Empire, at the time one of the wealthiest markets in the Middle East. He died in 1830 - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - two small chips to the outer edge at the three/four position, one with repair, light marks. Glass - light surface scratches. Hands - marks. Case - inner case good, middle case good, outer case with small chip to the edge of the glass, case sizes - outer: 49mm, middle: 41mm inner: 33mm. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Scottish History, a collection including Congested Districts First Report [to] Fourtheenth report of the Congested Districts Board for Scotland, for the period from 1st October 1897 to 31st Dec. 1898 [to] 1st April 1911 to 31 March 1912. Glasgow 1899-1908, Edinburgh 1909-1910, London 1911-1912, 2 volumes, folio, original red cloth; Carmichael, Alexander Grazing and Agrestic Customs of the Outer Hebrides. Edinburgh, 1884. 8vo, presentation copy from the author, original wrappers, some light staining; [Skye] The Past and Present Position of the Skye Crofters. 1886, 8vo, no place, upper wrapper detached; Ewald, A.C. The Life and Times of Prince Charles Stuart. 1875. 2 volumes, 8vo, red half morocco; "A Pedestrian" The Highlands of Scotland. Newcastle: W. & J. Bell, 1843, 8vo, printed on pink paper, contemporary half calf, rubbed; [Icolumkill] A Description of the Curious Monuments and Antiquities in the Island of Icolumkill. 10th Dec. 1802, 8vo, 8pp., cloth, [not found on ESTC]; [Icolumkill] A Description of the Ancient & Royal Island of Icolumkill. Falkirk: T. Johnston, 1803, 12mo, 8pp., quarter cloth, 4pp loose, slightly dust-soiled, slight loss of blank margin at head of title, [not traced on ESTC], rubbed; Graham, P. Sketches of Perthshire. Edinburgh: J. Ballantyne, 1812. Second edition, 8vo, hand-coloured folding map, title vignette, 19th century half calf, slightly rubbed; and a small number of other volumes
1930's Literature including Grant, Alan It Walks the Woods. 1936, dustwrapper; Pound, Ezra The Fifth Decad of Cantos. 1937, dustwrapper; Pound, Ezra Homage to Sextus Propertius. 1934, original boards, spine discoloured; Pound, Ezra Ta Hio, the Great Learning. 1936, original yellow boards; Pound, Ezra The Spirit of Romance. London: J.M. Dent, [1910], first edition, original cloth; Kuncz, Aladar Black Monastery. 1934, dustwrapper; Lawrence, D.H. Lasca's Story of Dotto Manente. Florence, 1929, limited to 1200 copies, dustwrapper; Spender, Stephen Vienna. 1934, dustwrapper slightly frayed and soiled; Clune, Frank Dig. Sydney, 1939, inscribed to Leonard and Nancy Schuster, dustwrapper; Wheatley, D.H. The Forbidden Territory. [c.1932], A.L.S. attached to title; Bell, J.J. 4 works: I Remember, 1932; Scotland's Rainbow West. 1933; Scotland in 10 Days, 1934; The Glory of Scotland, 1932, all inscribed to C.B. Knock, dustwrappers slightly rubbed; Mitchison, Naomi We Have Been Warned. 1935, dustwrapper frayed; Nichols, Beverley. Green Grows the City. 1939, dustwrapper; Montague, C.E. A Writer's Notes on his Trade. 1930, number 589 of 700 copies signed by the author, quarter buckram, t.e.g., dustwrapper; Priestley, J.B. They Walk in the City. 1936, signed by the author on title, dustwrapper slightly frayed; Priestley, J.B. The Domesday Men. 1938, signed by the author on title, dustwrapper split at fold and slightly frayed; and c. 10 others (c. 34)
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