NO RESERVE Kames (Henry Homes, Lord) Loose Hints upon Education, Chiefly Concerning the Culture of the Heart, second edition, enlarged, occasional spotting or staining, the latter mostly to last few ff., contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt and with red morocco label, rubbed, Edinburgh, Printed for John Bell, Geo. Robinson and John Murray, 1782 § Chapman (George) A Treatise on education, with a sketch of the author's method. By George Chapman, A.M. late master of the Grammar-School of Dumfries, now master of the academy near Banff, 2 parts in 1, including appendix, third edition, enlarged, presentation copy, inscribed 'From the author' on front free endpaper, very occasional underlining or marginalia, occasional spotting, antique style calf-backed marbled boards, spine gilt and with red morocco label, Printed for T. Cadell, 1784; and another by Chapman, 8vo & 12mo (3)⁂ I: Kames takes issue with some of Rousseau's ideas. He suggests education should be by example and argues for discipline combined with compassion and warns against exciting a child's imagination with tales of the supernatural. II: After a successful teaching career Chapman went on to become a printer in Edinburgh.
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NO RESERVE France.- Laborde (Comte Alexandre de). Plan d'éducation pour les enfans pauvres, d'après les deux méthodes combinées du Docteur Bell et de M. Lancaster, engraved plate, this water-stained, occasional spotting, 20th century library cloth, spine gilt and with paper label at foot, Schulze & Dean, 1815 § Lacroix (Sylvestre Francois) Essais sur l'enseignement en général, et sur celui des mathématiques en particulier, first edition, half-title, occasional spotting, later half calf, rebacked, preserving original gilt backstrip with leather and paper labels, Paris, Courcier, 1805; and 7 others, 19th century French education, v.s. (9)⁂ The French antiquary and liberal politician Laborde based his work on his observations of two charity schools at Farnham, Surrey, and Winchester.
NO RESERVE Philosophy.- Brown (Thomas) Sketch of a system of the Philosophy of the Human mind, first edition, half-title, some light foxing, library stamps, contemporary calf, upper joint split, but holding, piece missing from head of spine, corners little worn, rubbed, 8vo, Edinburgh, Bell & Bradfute [et al.], 1820.⁂ Rare in commerce. Brown (1778-1820) Scottish philosopher, poet, tutor and member of the American Antiquarian Society.
NO RESERVE Educating the poor.- Bernard (Sir Thomas) The New School; being an attempt to illustrate its principles, detail, and advantages, first edition, half-title, this lightly browned and spotted, occasional spotting, antique style calf-backed marbled boards, spine gilt, little rubbed, W. Bulmer & Co. for for the Society for Bettering the Condition of the Poor, 1809; and his Barrington School, 1812, 8vo (2)⁂ Bernard, together with Wilberforce and the Bishop of Durham, had established the Society for Bettering the Condition of the Poor in 1796. The final two leaves give a list of publications by the Society. Here we have an account of the experimental methods of instruction used in the teacher training school in Bishop Auckland, which was set up by Bernard and supervised by Dr. Andrew Bell. Included is a detailed account of the Lancaster and Bell systems.
A George III mahogany Bracket Clock, with a brass carrying handle to the domed top, with a glazed door on brass bracket feet, the brass face with a silvered Strike / Silent Dial and a silvered dial with Roman numerals and a calendar aperture inscribed Robert Leumas, London, the five pillar verge escapement striking on a bell, 42cm high CONDITION REPORT: The case is scratched and split in places, no obvious additional holes, the dial is worn and scratched with verdigris, in used condition
A 19th century mahogany longcase clock, the hood with a broken swan neck pediment and turned pillars above a short trunk door, box base and bracket feet, the arched dial painted with an image of Buttermere Lake, Cumberland, the 33cm dial with Roman numerals, a seconds subsidiary dial and a calendar aperture, the eight day movement striking on a bell, 228cm high
A 19th century oak and mahogany longcase clock, the hood with swan neck pediment and brass finial, ring turned columns, a short ogee topped trunk door with a box base and bracket feet, the 32cm associated enamel dial painted with windmills and a figure by a country house to the spandrels and similar scene to the arch, the dial with Roman numerals, seconds subsidiary dial and calendar aperture, signed indistinctly Jefferson & Son, the eight day movement striking on a bell, 222cm high
A George III oak crossbanded 8-day longcase clock, circa 1770, dental pediment above an arched brass dial engraved arch of a ship with sea shell and foliage spandrels, 8-day movement striking to a bell, Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and subsidiary date dial, signed "Joseph Miles, Shaston", weights, pendulum and keys, moulded panel case, raised on a plinth base. 12.5inch dial. 220cm HCondition Report:Good overall condition with signs of liquid stains and discolouring on the case.
SPINACH JADE GHANTA QIANLONG MARK BUT LATER carved with a central Vairocana head crowned with a five-leaf diadem, set below a vajra-shaped terminal, followed by a knob inscribed with four-character Qianlong mark, the apex of the bell decorated with a border of petal lappets enclosing lança characters, the body of the bell decorated with a band of suspending dharma wheels and tassels between a border of upright vajra sceptres to base and a band of horizontal vajra sceptres to shoulder, the stone of dark green colour with black inclusions(18.2cm high)Footnote: Provenance: Private Paris collection
An early 19th century Channel Islands mahogany longcase clock by Naftel of Guernsey, the eight day bell strike movement fronted by an arched silvered dial with Roman chapter ring and Arabic outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial below 12, date aperture above 6 and strike/silent ring to the arch, signed 'Naftels Guernsey', the arched hood with two eagle and ball finials, on tapered reeded columns with brass acanthus capitals, the trunk with arched door and checker board stringing between fluted half columns to the canted corners, above a deep base with conforming inlay and quarter fans to the corners, standing on a moulded plinth, 83in. (210.75cm.) high.
A late Georgian oak and mahogany cased longcase clock by Rogers of Dudley, second quarter 19th century, the arched brass dial plate with mask and dolphin spandrels, silvered Roman chapter ring and engraved centre with winged mythical beasts, subsidiary seconds dial and arched date aperture, signed to roundel to the arch, eight day bell strike movement, the mahogany hood with swan-neck pediment over reeded columns, conforming with the half-length quarter columns flanking the shell inlaid door on the oak trunk, over a deep box base with shell inlay, on bracket feet, 96½in. (245.2cm.) high.
A French Boulle inlaid striking mantel clock, late 19th century, the balloon shaped case with gilt metal foliate scroll, husk, rocaille and mask mounts and seated putto finial, brass inlay and tortoiseshell veneers, glazed front pendulum aperture and foliate scroll feet, 5in. cast gilt brass dial with twelve Roman numeral enamel cartouches, twin barrel movement striking the half hours on a bell, no. 2909, further marked '1875', sunburst mask pendulum bob, 15¾in. (40cm.) high, with a matching Boulle inlaid base. (2)
A George III 8 day longcase clock by Richard Grove of London, c.1800, the bell strike movement with four knopped pillars, fronted by an arched brass dial with silvered Roman chapter ring and silvered centre engraved with foliage, with sunburst subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, signed 'Richd Grove London', within gilt brass floral and shell spandrels and foliate engraved 'Strike/Silent' dial to arch, the mahogany case with broken arch top with fluted columns, well figured arched trunk door and panelled base with ogee bracket feet, 79¼in. (201.5cm.) high. *Lacks hour hand. Has not run for many years and will probably require cleaning and servicing. Oak seatboard to movement is original. Cheek boards to case have alterations - case and movement possibly matched. Hood lacks finials. Side glass to LH side of top has been crudely glued back in place and the RH side is in later green glass. Hood otherwise good. Caseback has replacement piece to LH top and repair baton at top. Trunk good with good colour and patina. Chip to top LH corner of door and another lower down on LH side. Both locks replaced, c.1900 and have keys. Base has old horizontal shrinkage crack with dark staining along the length from an old attempt to restore. Small chip above left foot.
A George IV mahogany and parquetry triple fusee musical bracket clock, by William Jordan of Rickmansworth, the silvered arched Roman dial signed to the arch and with engraved rose spandrels, subsidiary chime selection dial at twelve, fronting a movement striking the hours on a nested set of eleven bells playing six airs and chiming on a twelfth bell, in an arched mahogany case with brass side handles, pierced brass grilles to sides and glazed rear door, on a parquetry banded plinth with gilt brass ball feet, 18½in. (47cm.) high.
A George V novelty silver baby rattle in the form of a doll's head, William Vale & Sons, Chester, 1929, hung with two bells and fitted with bone handle, together with a silver & M.O.P rattle, hallmarked Chester and a rattle marked sterling and inscribed 'BETTY', the bell body embossed with figures and four hanging bells. (3)
An 18th century Channel Islands longcase clock by Nicolas Blondel, the eight day bell strike movement with four turned pillars, fronted by an arched brass Roman dial with Arabic outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at twelve to the matted centre, chamfered date aperture at six, foliate and floral gilt brass spandrels and signed to arch roundel 'Nicolas Blondel A Guernesey', the oak case with ogee cornice and turned half columns to hood, on a plinth base, 77¾in. (197.5cm.) high, lacks one lead weight, steel spring to pendulum a/f.
A 19th century French alabaster cased mantel clock, surmounted by a squat lidless urn with gilt metal mounts and blue and gilt painted rim, bell strike movement with bell strike and the dial with blue painted decoration and gilded Roman numerals, on a giltwood stand, the clock 15in. (38cm.) high.
A French Boulle inlaid striking bracket clock by Hatton of Paris, late 19th century, the balloon shaped case with gilt metal scroll, mask and floral mounts and floral urn finial, brass inlay and tortoiseshell veneers, glazed front pendulum aperture, 2¾in. Roman enamel dial with blue Roman numerals, signed 'Hatton Paris', Japy Freres twin barrel movement with outside countwheel strike on the hour and half hour on a bell, no. 1400, cast gilt brass seated maiden pendulum bob, 12in. (30.5cm.) high.
A Georgian copper and brass bed warmer, with turned fruitwood handle; together with an antique Middle Eastern covered copper cooking pot with iron swing handle, 9in. (22.8cm.) high; a 19th century twin handled brass and copper vase, 10¼in. (26cm.) high; and a modern Chinese dragon bell. (4) * Condition: - Bed warmer: Floral and foliate decoration to brass cover very worn. Centre slightly dented. Dent and small split to front of pan base and a few other small dents. Scratching and wear to end of turned handle. - Copper covered pot: Underside heavily dented. Otherwise good, with just a few small dings and one tiny start to a split on the seam of the main body. Initials 'IS' impressed to one handle mount. - Vase: Base impressed '519. A few small dents, otherwise good. - Bell: In good condition.
A mid-19th century rosewood, ormolu and marquetry portico clock by Leroy of Paris, the signed movement no. 515, with bell strike on the hour and half hour and outside countwheel strike, gilt brass foliate urn pendulum, fronted by a signed, silvered Roman dial with gilt foliate bezel, the architectural case with gilt painted borders, foliate marquetry and boxwood strung columns with ormolu capitals and base, on gilt painted turned wooden feet, 20¼in. (51.5cm.) high.
A small collection of Continental porcelain, comprising a Meissen floral decorated milk jug, with flower bud spout and stalk handle, crossed sword mark to base, 5½in. (14cm.) high (restored); together with a Dresden style twin handled jar and cover, with bamboo finial and handles, decorated with floral sprays and ornate gilt borders, 5½in. (14cm.) high; a table bell; and a perfume bottle. (4) *The jug with restoration around upper rim (very well done), perfume bottle with possible repair to neck, other pieces appear good.
Ten glass advertising bottles to include The Aerated Water Co., Annfield Plain, James Hall, Spennymoor, Wm Archer, Spennymoor, Reavley of Jarrow, Bell and Riddle Chemists of Hexham, E. D. Turnbull, Consett, Chapmans, Washington, John Foggo of Choppington, J. S. Wendon and Co., Darlington and N. Elsdon of Consett
COCA-COLA TELEFON, coca cola telephone; 1995. Roter Korpus mit großer Coca-Cola Aufschrift; Telefon mit Licht, diversen Klingetönen und Bezeichnugen "bell-tone", "high/low", "ringer", "music bell on/off" "lights flash on/ off"; Stellvorrichtung und Hängevorrichtung rückseitig vorhanden; ohne Trafo. (Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren; nicht auf Funktion getestet).
An 18th century mahogany longcase clock, the brass four pillar movement striking on single bell, the 12" steel arched dial having subsidiary silent/strike and signed William Miles London, the hood with fluted columns with brass capitols and inlay, height 241cm. Condition: comes with pendulum and two weights, hood with finials missing, possibly re polished case, dial restored, a couple of old repairs to case, cracks to right side of case.
An 18th century Cumbrian single finger long case clock movement and dial, four pillar, striking on single bell, the 11 1/4" dial with four seasons spangles, calendar aperture and moon phase, signed Robert Pikthall (Robert Pickthall, Waberthwaite, b1721, working 1750-1790, d1805. Condition: surface wear with age to dial.
An 18th century mahogany longcase clock, the brass five pillar movement striking on single bell, the 12" steel dial having seconds and silent/strike subsidiaries and date aperture, signed Benjamin Lockwood, Swaffham, height 217cm. Condition: comes with pendulum and two weights, glass of hood missing, old scuffs, chips and cracks to case especially near base, dial restored.
A William & Mary/Queen Anne eight day long case clock, arabesque marquetry inlaid case, the hood with fret work and twist pillars, the brass five pillar movement striking on single bell (missing), brass and steel 10 3/4" dial signed Matt Vauloue (Matthew Vanlove/Vanloue 1689-1708), height 224cm.Condition - various old repairs and wear, moulding on door lifting, later smaller bun feet, finials missing, bell missing. There are weights present but no pendulum, untested.
An 18th century oak eight day long case clock, four pillar brass movement striking on single bell, 12 1/4" steel and brass arched dial with rolling moon, date aperture and seconds subsidiary, signed Thomas Croft Leeds, height 221cm. Condition: split to join on front arch piece on hood, chips to center top finial, lower hinge on case door damaged, other chips and scuffs to outer corners of hood and base of case, surface wear to dial throughout, discolouration to paint on moonphase.
A William & Mary/Queen Anne eight day long case clock with arabesque marquetry inlaid case, hood with twist pillars and fret work, matched four pillar brass movement striking on single bell and 10" brass dial signed Edward Muddle Chatham (c1760-1779), height 225cm. Condition - with a pair of brass cased cylinder weights and pendulum, wear and old repairs to case but generally fine.
A Regency period flame mahogany bracket clock with Roman convex dial signed French, Royal Exchange, London, twin fusee movement with rack and snail strike on a bell and pull-repeat mechanism, engraved and signed backplate with pendulum lock, door keys and pendulum, 49cm high including handle
An late 18th/early 19th Century French 8 day comtoise longcase clock, Roman enamelled convex dial (hairlined) signed Bidel, Pontaudemer, 8 day movement of birdcage frame with calendar mechanism, repeater and vertical rack striking a bell. Housed in a scumbled pine case with lacquered decoration, pendlum and weights, 227cm high approx
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