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An impressive George III giltwood cartel timepieceThomas Law, Southwark, late 18th centuryThe four pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and with asymmetric plates to allow for offset mainspring barrel, the 12 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with curved false-bob aperture and signed Thomas Law, St. Thomas's, SOUTHWARK to centre, Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierce blued steel hands set behind hinged cast ogee-profile glazed bezel, the substantial solid giltwood case carved as an six-pointed two tier starburst and with iron hanging loop to rear, 90cm (36ins approx.) high. Thomas Law is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Southwark, London 1777-99. The National Archives at Kew holds a 'Will of Thomas Law of St. Thomas Street, Southwark, Surrey' which was proved on 19th April 1803 (PROB 11/1390/171).Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition. The contrate wheel and escape wheel appear to be of recent manufacture and we understand from the vendor (private collector) that he had the movement reconverted from anchor escapement to its original verge and short bob configuration (although there is no visible evidence in the plates left over from the anchor escapement). The movement has passing strike hence sounds once on a bell every hour. The backplate has two filled holes near each edge of the plates at the centre (flanking centre arbor pivot). These are most likely from previous fitment of a horizontal movement securing strap of which there is also evidence in the case in the form of unused holes to the rear of the case to either side of the rear aperture at the centre. The movement is currently secured via screws from the at the dial edge -the rear of the dial shows a 'shadow' in its colouring commensurate with where it overlaps with its respective aperture in the case; from these details/evidence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case despite there being around 5mm of visible recess around the dial when in the case.The dial has overall slight casting faults to the surface (appears as shallow cracking/crazing), these are purely cosmetic (,arguably add some 'character') and do not affect the structural integrity of the plate. The dial generally has a pleasing mellow hue to the silvered finish, the engraving retains all of its detailing and the hands are in good condition.The case in our opinion is 'period' and has been regilded at some point although this has been executed well in and correctly with water-gilding using leaf. There is some light edge wear and rubbing giving a pleasing 'lived-in' appearance without looking at all worn or tired. The bezel has lost its original clasp and is now held closed via a hole in the casting hooking-over a screw in the case.Timepiece is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III green japanned eight-day longcase clockJohn Wood, Rumford, mid 18th centuryThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and applied shaped silvered plate engraved John & Mary Underwood 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 John Wood, Rumford to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and mask-centred rococo cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered boss engraved with an eagle over banner inscribed TEMPUS FUGIT flanked by conforming dolphin cast mounts, in a dark green japanned case with pagoda upstand over leafy band decorated break-arch cavetto cornice and scroll and trellis panel bordered glazed hood door applied with fluted three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf painted throat over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures within a stylised garden trellis landscape, the surround with gilt trellis painted upper quadrants and scroll banded borders interrupted with conforming panels, the sides with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with further naturalistic landscape within conforming surround over moulded double skirt, (case with restoration), 239cm (94ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiaries of the estate of a private collector, Wiltshire. The plate inscribed for William and Mary Underwood applied to the centre of the dial would suggest that the current clock was a supplied to commemorate their wedding. Condition Report: Movement appears to be all-original and in working condition although it is a little dirty hence a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has some light patchy discolouration to the brass plate and the silvered surfaces, the hands are replacements -otherwise is in good condition and free from alterations or noticeable faults.The movement has an old replacement seatboard which in turn rests on uprights (cheeks) of the case which are free from packing but do have strengthening blocks applied to the inside edges. The fact that the seatboard appears to be a replacement means that we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is in fine structural condition with no obvious faults of any significance and the decoration has been fully restored to the extent that none of the original decoration appears to survive (ie. decoration appears to have been entirely re-done). Faults to the current finish are limited to some minor bumps, scuffs and other faults mainly to the base.Clock has pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A fine and rare George II miniature ebony table clockHenry Fish, London, mid 18th centuryThe six pillar twin chain fusee bell-striking movement now with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum incorporating rise/fall regulation beam to suspension, the backplate finely engraved with asymmetric foliate rococo scrolls, the 4 inch gilt brass break-arch dial with blanked-off false-bob aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and unusual gilt palmette and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with shaped recessed silvered plate signed Henry Fish, LONDON flanked by subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection and regulation dials with calendar aperture to lower margin between, the ebony veneered break-arch case with hinged brass carrying over generous single curved ogee-moulded raised pad to top, cavetto cornice and raised mouldings bordering the glazed dial aperture to the front door, the sides with conforming concave topped windows and the rear with full-width break-arch glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with squab feet, (formerly with quarter-repeat work), 23cm (9ins) tall excluding handle. Henry Fish senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in London when he took his son (of the same) name as an apprentice in 1709. Henry Fish junior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from (4 Sweetings Alley) Royal Exchange, London, 1736-74. Miniature table clocks are particularly scarce and are generally defined as being less than 12 inches in height for a break-arch dialled example. The current lot measures only 9 inches high excluding the handle.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor escapement hence the current third and escape wheels are replacements. The pivoted rise/fall regulation assembly is almost certainly a 19th century replacement of different design to the original, the backcock is also 19th century as is the pendulum holdfast. Again as catalogued the pull-quarter repeat mechanism that was originally fitted to the clock has been removed. The redundant holes have been filled however these are reasonably visible due to engraving to the backplate being interrupted and the brass being of different colour. Movement in its current state is clean and fully operational including the strike/silent and calendar functions and employs chains for the fusees. The dial appears to be in good original condition retaining strong gilding to the plate and spandrels, although the hands may be replacements and the pendulum false bob aperture has been blanked-off using apparently the original engraved backing plate. The silvering has some patchy oxidation.The case is generally intact and structurally sound but in dirty/neglected condition. The interior has cut-outs to the lower rear corners of the sides to allow for pendulum swing (maybe original -such details are often seen on miniature clocks) and is fitted with the original seatboard. The rear section of the baseboard has had a slot cut to allow for the current pendulum which has been blanked-off with a thin slip of timber to the underside. The front has a small loss to the arch cornice moulding and there are some shrinkage cracks to the curvature of the top around the pad which appears free from noticeable shrinkage. The rear of the case is finished flat/flush and some losses to the ebony veneers to the rear of the top mouldings and to the rear of the lower right base moulding. The rear door glass has a small chip to the upper left hand corner.Clock has pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine George III green japanned table clock with pull-quarter repeat on six bellsMarmaduke Storr, London, circa 1760The six pillar twin fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating rise/fall regulation to suspension, with pull-quarter repeat on a graduated nest of six bells and hour strike on a further larger bell , the backplate with fine symmetrical foliate scroll engraved decoration around a central reserve signed Marm: Storr, London, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with curved false bob over calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Marm: Storr, London, to lower edge, with pierced steel hands and rococo scroll 'Indian mask' cast spandrels to angles incorporating offset N S strike/silent selection switch to upper left beneath arch with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the green japanned bell-top case with brass carrying handle and generous finials to the superstructure decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with chinoiserie garden landscape panels incorporating boating figures within lattice borders, over cavetto top mouldings and break-arch glazed front door with conforming decoration to surround and scroll pierced frets to upper quadrants, the sides with circular over concave-topped glazed apertures and the rear with further break-arched glazed door set within the frame of the case, on generous cavetto moulded base incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between, 52cm (21.5ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiaries of the estate of a private collector, Wiltshire. Marmaduke Storr is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as an 'eminent' maker working in London 1724-75.The current clock is particularly rare survivor retaining its original decoration untouched and with the movement and dial reflecting the case's originality.Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition and will run, strike and repeat. There is no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements including the escapement which appears to be original. Although fully operational the movement would probably benefit from a precautionary gentle clean/service. The dial is in fine original condition with only minor spotting and mellowing to the gilding and silvered finishes; the hands appear original. The movement and dial are original to the case and rest on the original seatboard.The case is in very fine original untouched condition having overall light to moderate wear to the original lacquered surface commensurate with age and careful use. The only notable faults are limited to the rear skirting which has an old repaired break through the cavetto moulded section and the lower portion of the vertical section beneath which is heavily rubbed hence no decoration is visible. Surface generally has very nice mellow patination with age related wear most noticeably to high spots of the more major mouldings only. Case retains original locks and hinges.Clock has a case key and winder and overall is a very fine 'survivor' in lovely country house condition! Condition Report Disclaimer

An unusual George II black japanned table clock with Dutertre`s duplex escapement Attributed to Robert Breckenrig, Edinburgh, circa 1725 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with escapement composed of two escape wheels of varying diameter mounted on the same arbor which alternately engage with cranked pallets regulated by a standard verge type short bob pendulum, the backplate finely engraved with a grotesque mask within Ho-Ho bird inhabited foliate scrolls and a narrow ropetwist border, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch now with silvered circular signature boss inscribed Robert, Breckenrigg, EDINBURGH within herringbone border within a herringbone border and flanked by conforming mounts, the inverted bell-top case with foliate cast brass carrying handle above front door with scallop shell and scroll cast brass frets to upper quadrants, the sides with ruby glazed windows above blanked break-arch apertures, the rear with conforming glazed upper quadrants over break-arch aperture, the exterior decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with chinoiserie designs within foliate borders throughout, the cavetto moulded base with later brass bun feet, (the original signature boss bearing re-engraved script Tho. Tompion, LONDINI over erased indistinct traces of original signature is present with the clock), 44cm (17.75ins) high excluding handle.   Provenence: Almost certainly the clock described by Thomas Reid of Edinburg in his 18 work A TREATISE ON CLOCK AND WATCH MAKING on page 238. Previously sold in these rooms (unattributed) on Tuesday 22nd February, 2012, lot 251.   The escapement in the current lot appears to be an early/contemporary application of the duplex arrangement as designed by the French horologist Jean Babtiste Dutertre (worked 1715-42), and was perhaps conceived as attempt to improve on the tic-tac escapement. The principle benefit is that the wear rate is greatly reduced as the pallets only engage once with each tooth for each rotation rather than twice (once from either side) for the standard tic-tac arrangement. In essence one wheel provides the entry action of a recoil arrangement and the second controls the exit. This division of the function of the escapement between two wheels allows the teeth on each wheel to be of a heavier profile than on the single escape wheel of a tic-tac escapement, further improving reliability and longevity. Dutertre`s design is illustrated in Reid, Thomas A TREATISE ON CLOCK AND WATCH MAKING plate IX/48 and is briefly described on page 238. More importantly on the following page Reid also comments: "It is more than fifty years since we saw a small spring clock having this escapement, made by a very ingenious clock-maker of this place whose name was Robert Breckenrig." When this is considered alongside the overall style, design and layout of the present movement (which is typical of English/British work and can be confidently be dated from the second quarter of the eighteenth century) it would seem highly appropriate to suggest that it is the 'spring clock' to which Reid refers above. This is further supported by the fact that when previously offered in these rooms it had been consigned from a vendor who resided near Loch Ness, Scotland. In light of the above the vendor has gone to the trouble of having a signature boss made and engraved with Breckenrigg's name to replace the previous boss from which then original signature had been erased and replaced with that of Tompion however the earlier boss is also included in the current lot. Overall the current lot has survived in original condition (including the escapement which is unaltered and has always been with the clock) and would appear to have historical significance in the context of Scottish horology and escapement development. Condition Report: Movement appears to be in fine original condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements including the escapement which appears to be entirely original. The only notable fault to the movement is a small loss to the upper left hand corner of the front plate (viewed from rear) around the dial foot hole. Although the mechanism appears a little dull/neglected it has been kept in good working condition by the vendor. The dial is in good original condition having nice slightly mellow appearance to the gilt and silvered surfaces. The signature boss in the arch is a replacement; another boss signed for Tompion which was previously fitted to the dial is included with the clock. The case is in good original condition with a pleasing overall mellow/rubbed appearance to the japanned decoration. Faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and include a small historic veneer patch repair to the rear door escutcheon. Unfortunately front door is locked and we don't have a key, there is a winding key with the clock.   Condition Report Disclaimer

A George II walnut eight-day longcase clockArlander Dobson, London, circa 1750The 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 to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and Arabic numeral to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands crested mask centred foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered boss signed Arl'r: Dobson, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with ogee moulded break-arch cornice and conforming foliate scroll pierced frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing columns with gilt caps and bases, the sides with arched windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door veneered with finely figured book-matched panels within herringbone border and moulded surround, the sides crossbanded, on herringbone border veneered panel fronted plinth base with ogee top moulding over moulded skirt, 235cm (92.5ins) high. Arlander Dobson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as an 'eminent maker' working in Covent Garden 1744-72. The Will of 'Arlander Dobson, Watchmaker of Covent Garden , Middlesex', dated 27th January 1772, is held at The National Archives, Kew.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has slight mellowing/tarnishing to silvered and gilt finishes otherwise is in good relatively clean condition.The movement rests on an old seatboard which has small slips applied beneath the movement plates to adjust the level of the dial in the case upwards slightly. The presence of these slips would suggest that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The mask around the dial appears original and unaltered despite the glazed aperture in hood door being slightly larger hence it would seem that the case was made for a dial with the same dimensions the present movement.The case is generally in good presentable condition and of good colour. The curved top panel of the hood has been replaced and there is some slight bowing to the sides of the trunk. The trunk door has curled slightly and the lock has been replaced but still closes relatively flush to the case. The skirting to the base is a replacement/restoration and there has been some well executed repair work/restoration to the carcass and veneers immediately above this skirt. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and a few localised veneer patch repairs commensurate with age and use.Clock generally is very presentable and is complete with pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A burr walnut cased eight-day longcase clockThe movement and dial by George Burgess, London, circa 1697, the case laterThe five finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and 11 inch square brass dial incorporating subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and 'triple-crown' foliate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword-hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Geo: Burgess, London to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with foliate engraved infill to margins between, now in a burr walnut veneered case executed with selected figured veneers and cross-grain mouldings, the hood with shallow dome caddy upstand over ogee cornice and scroll-pierced frieze fret to entablature, the hood door with Solomonic twist turned three-quarter columns flanking the glazed dial aperture and the sides incorporating rectangular openings with conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat mouldings and 41 inch rectangular door veneered with four pairs of book-matched burr panels and centred with a lenticle within half-round moulded border, the sides with twin triple-line strung panels within crossbanded borders, on conforming quarter-veneered plinth base further crossbanded and with ogee top moulding over bun feet, 208cm (82ins) high. A George Burgis is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as the son of a plumber from Thetford in Norfolk who was apprenticed through the Blacksmiths' Company to John Higginson in 1683. Loomes notes that he appears not have gained his freedom and cites christening of children (with wife Mary) at St. Giles Cripplegate in 1721 and 1728. His will was proved on 15th July 1739 in which he was described as a watchmaker of the Parish of St. Martin in the Fields.The engraved 'triple crown' motif to calendar aperture is believed to represent the unification of the British Isles under William III and is thought to coincide with the signing of the Clockmaker's Oath of Allegiance to the Crown in 1697. Condition Report: Movement appears to be in good original condition with no obvious replacements, alterations or repairs including the escapement which may well be original with the possible exception of the pallets. Although the mechanism appears to be in working order it is due a service hence will require one before putting into long-term service. The dial is in good condition although the hands appear to be well-made replacement s and the chapter ring has some patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvering. As catalogued the case is later -most likely made during the latter quarter of the 20th century. It is well executed with cross-grain mouldings and is of good proportions, faults are limited to some shrinkage cracking to the mouldings (mainly to hood), two small chips to the hood top moulding (to each corner) and a small repair to the top left corner of the throat moulding. Otherwise case is in fine condition although may benefit from some further polishing/finishing work to deepen the colour of the walnut veneers.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, pendulum and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A gilt brass mounted black japanned quarter-chiming table clockUnsigned, circa 1770 and laterThe four pillar triple 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 backplate engraved with rococo scrolls around a pagoda, with a 7 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, in a bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle, brass mouldings and ball finials to the gilt chinoiserie decorated ebonised superstructure over cavetto top mouldings and brass fillet inset break-arch glazed front door incorporating scroll cast brass upper quadrant frets and decorated with further chinoiseries infill to the frame, the sides with conforming decoration and with circular over concave-topped brass fishscale sound frets, the rear with break-arch glazed rectangular door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet, (movement originally two-train hour striking only), 47cm (18.25ins) high excluding handle. The movement of the current lot was originally made as a two-train hour striking clock but has been cleverly re-worked into a three-train quarter chiming clock with. This work appears to have been executed relatively early in the clocks life (perhaps circa 1830) and it is also most likely that the gilt japanned decoration to the case was added at that time. 

A George I/II burr walnut eight-day longcase clock with moonphaseUnsigned, probably West Country, second quarter of the 18th centuryThe four finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and leafy border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and crested mask centred foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with rolling moonphase incorporating herring border and silvered scale calibrated for the lunar month to upper margin over landscape opposing armillary engraved lunettes beneath, the case with ogee cornice and blind fretwork decorated upper quadrants over break-arch glazed door flanked by integral three-quarter columns with gilt brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular windows, the trunk with shaped arch top quarter veneered caddy moulded door with chevron strung crossbanded, on conforming truncated plinth base with ogee top moulding and moulded double skirt, 211cm (83ins) high. Provenance: Bears an old label inscribed in ink "This clock was the property of Hannah Moore of 'Cowslip Green' Wrington, Somerset, & was purchased at a sale of her furniture, supposed date of clock, 1700."Hannah Moore was a prolific poet, playwright and writer on religion and morality. Born in Stapleton, South Gloucestershire in 1745 she was the daughter of a schoolmaster who after breaking-off her six year engagement to William Turner after he kept postponing the wedding in 1773 focussed on her writing. Her poetry gained the acclaim David Garrick and Dr. Samuel Johnson proclaimed her the most powerful of English women poets after reading her work 'Bas Bleu' (Blue Stocking) in 1784. Latterly she turned towards writing moral treatises criticising fashionable society for its selfishness and immorality as well as becoming a strong voice in the anti-slavery movement exemplified by her 1788 poem 'Slavery'. By 1785 she had moved, along with her sister Martha to thatched cottage at Cowslip Green, Wrington, North Somerset before moving again to a nearby larger house in 1801. When Hannah Moore died in 1833 she left the bulk of her estate of £27,500 (equivalent to about £2m today) to various religious and medical causes.Condition Report: Movement is basically complete and appears all-original with the exception of the escapewheel and pallets which appear to be old service replacements. A spare hole to the upper front edge of the frontplate suggests that the bellstand was once fitted to the frontplate rather than the backplate. The mechanism is generally in dirty/neglected condition hence will require a clean and overhaul prior putting to use. The upper left hand corner of the frontplate (viewed from the rear) has a break across the corner around what appears to be a disused dial foot hole, it is most likely that this was done during the fitting of the dial with the maker choosing to fit the dial foot a little lower down rather than effect what would be an unsound repair.The dial is somewhat dirty/discoloured with some patchy discolouration and light wear to the finishes otherwise is in sound original condition.The movement retains on what appears to be its original seatboard (albeit with strengthening repairs to underside) which rests on the original uprights (cheeks) of the case with no evidence of alteration or other movement being fitted hence it is our opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in sound condition with the only major fault being the base which has lost perhaps around 4-5 inches in height out of the box. The hood is lacking its rear quarter column from the right hand side, the corresponding column to the left side is also missing along with its 'bargeboard' strip behind. The trunk has slight bowing to the sides as well and a slight warping to the door but not to extent where it is unsightly or problematic with regards to fit and closing. The finish to the case is somewhat muddy hence would benefit from the attention of a cabinet maker/finisher. Faults are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage etc. commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A rare ebonised Dutch striking bracket clock with moonphase and alarmBearing a signature for Thomas Monkhouse but probably Dutch, mid to late 18th centuryThe five pillar twin fusee movement striking the hours both at the hour and again on a smaller bell at the half hour, with verge escapement regulated by small lenticular bib pendulum, alarm sounding on the larger bell and fine symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob over calendar apertures and shaped silvered plaque engraved Tho's Monkhouse, London to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fine foliate scroll engraved half hour markers and Arabic five minutes outside the Dutch style arcaded minute ring, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and foliate scroll cast spandrels incorporating Strike/Not strike switch at nine o'clock, the arch with rolling moonphase calibrated for age of the moon to the outer edge of the disc and with solar mask and armillary sphere engraved lunettes to lower margin, the inverted bell top case with hinged carrying handle above cavetto top mouldings, the front with applied raised mouldings bordering the glazed dial aperture and scroll pierched frets to the upper quadrants of the front door, the sides with circular over concave topped rectangular glazed side windows, the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on shallow cavetto moulded skirt base with squab feet, 48cm (19ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiaries of the estate of a private collector, Wiltshire.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition (including the alarm) with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The striking sounds the full hour on the smaller bell and then again at the hour and the larger bell at half past the hour; normal practice is for the clock to sound on the larger on the hour and the smaller at the half hour hence, if this preference is preferred, adjustments to the strike lifting/trip mechanism will need to be made.The dial is in fine clean condition.The case is in fine condition and of nice colour having slight rubbing/wear to the ebonised finish throughout. The only notable faults with the case is a shrinkage crack to the right hand side and section of moulding is detached from one of the rear feet but is present with the clock. Clock has a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III mahogany table clockUnsigned, circa 1770The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and plain backplate, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with curved false bob over calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and cast rococo scroll pierced spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and cavetto top mouldings over front door with raised mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and upper quadrant frets, the sides with circular over concave-topped rectangular brass fishscale sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed rectangular door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating shaped apron to lower edge, (lacking nameplate to dial), 47cm (18.5ins) high excluding handle. 

A George III brass mounted mahogany quarter-chiming table clock with concentric calendarThe dial signed for James Tregent, London, circa 1775The six pillar triple fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight-bells and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the backplate engraved with rococo scrolls around an oval cartouche centred with a rosette beneath a basket of flowers, 8 inch brass break-arch dial inscribed James Tregent, London concentric calendar scale to the silvered centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and pineapple finials to superstructure over cavetto top mouldings and raised border moulded break-arch glazed front door incorporating scroll cast brass upper quadrant frets and repeating rosette cast brass mounts to angles, the sides with circular over concave-topped glazed apertures and the rear with break-arch glazed rectangular door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet, 51cm (20ins) high. James Tregent is recorded in Britten, F.J.Old Clocks and Watches & Their Makers as a famous maker who worked in London from 35 Strand in 1775 and then at 29 Cranborne Street, Leicester Square by 1780. He was appointed an honorary fellow of the Clockmaker's Company in 1781 and became watchmaker to the Prince of Wales. Tregent and was intimate with Garrick, Sheridan and other notabilities of the theatre, Kelly refers to him as 'Mr. Tregent the celebrated French watch maker' and relates how Sheridan by attributing his proverbial unpunctuality to the lack of a timepiece obtained from Harris, proprietor of Covent Garden Theatre, a watch of Tregent's make. The Duke of Sussex paid him £400 for a repeater and alarm travelling watch; a bracket clock by him was in the in the Wetherfield collection, and another with Battersea enamel dial (possibly made by his brother the enameller Anthony Tregent) was in the Schreiber collection.Condition Report: Movement appears to be complete and essentially all-original with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The verge escapement appears to be the original configuration and there is no evidence in the plate to suggest an earlier conversion to anchor. The movement is in working condition however a precautionary service is advised. The dial is in good condition with visible faults limited to repaired minute hand and slight overall mellowing/tarnishing to the silvered areas. The fact that only the dial is signed for James Tregent suggests that the current clock was supplied by another maker for retail by him rather than being made in his own workshops.The movement and dial appears original to the case and the case is in fine condition and of good colour exhibiting minor shrinkage to mouldings and veneers, and light historic bumps, scuffs and other minor blemishes commensurate with age. The mounts are a little rubbed/discoloured in places.Clock is complete with winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

An unusual salmon pink japanned quarter chiming table clock originally made for the Middle Eastern marketThe dial signed for George Clarke, London, circa 1760 and laterThe substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement with plates measuring 8 by 7.25 inches, later deadbeat escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating transverse rise/fall beam regulation to suspension, and now chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells with eight hammers and striking the hour on an additional larger bell, the symmetrical floral scroll engraved backplate now with external fly for the chiming train and signed George Clarke, Leaden Hall Street, LONDON to a basket of flowers surmounted oval cartouche, the 9 inch brass break-arch dial with curved false bob over calendar aperture to the matted centre within silvered 'Turkish' numeral chapter ring with crescent surmounted fleur-de-lys half hour markers and conforming five minute markers to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands, obliterated mask and scroll spandrels to lower angles and with subsidiary Strike/Not Strike and Chime/Not Chime selection dials to the upper spandrel areas, the arch now with FAST/SLOW regulation sector to the upper margin over recessed shaped plate signed George Clarke, Leaden Hall Street, London and three engraved lunettes to lower edge incorporating blued steel regulation adjustment hand, the bell-top case overall decorated in polychrome and gilt with panels of foliate sprays onto a muted salmon-pink ground with brass vase finials set on plinths to the bell-top superstructure finely painted with floral trails to borders, over cavetto top moulding and front door incorporating glazed dial aperture and fan decorated upper quadrants flanked by canted angles, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over break-arch windows within conforming borders and the rear with full-width door matching the front, on shallow cavetto moulded base with brass ball feet, (the movement formerly musical with tune selection to dial), 63.5cm (25ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiaries of the estate of a private collector, Wiltshire. George Clarke is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London from 1725; the British Museum website records his address as being 'at the Dial and Wheel, over against the Mount in White Chapel, London Leadenhall Street', where it is believed he worked until his death in 1766. George Clarke specialised in making clocks for the Middle-Eastern market in particular lantern clocks and musical clocks. The current lot was almost certainly made as a musical clock with verge escapement and tune selection in the arch of the dial but has been updated (most likely during the mid 19th century) to quarter-chiming with deadbeat escapement incorporating a rise-fall regulation function (replacing the melody selection to the dial). The decoration to the case appears to have survived in fine condition and is unusual in having a salmon pink ground (now appearing light brown due to age). The lack of figural representations in the decoration coupled with the obliterated masks to the dial spandrel ornaments, is typical of clocks made for the Middle-Eastern market which were required to adhere to Islamic principles with regards to the prohibition of figural representations in art.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has had alterations undertaken. The quarter striking train would have originally been a musical train sounding a choice of melodies. This train from the fusee upwards has been reconfigured to now chime the quarters with one fixed melody. This modification has necessitated approx. 1.5 inch shaped sections of the plates (front and backplate) being cut out and replaced from the top left hand corner. In addition to this there are a few spare holes including a largish hole from the removal of a movement pillar. The going train has been converted from verge escapement to anchor with lenticular bob pendulum and has had rise/fall regulation added to top of the plates above the pallets. The strike train appears to have survived unaltered. The movement is in working order however the strike train sounds three additional blows every hour (hence four times at 1 and fifteen times at 12).The dial has survived in relatively good condition and is clean, however the upper margin would have originally been applied with a banner/sector listing a selection of tunes for selection by the pointer which has been converted to adjust the rise/fall regulation of the pendulum. The selection switches to the upper spandrel areas are operational as are the false bob and calendar functions.The case appears original to the movement and dial and is generally in good original condition retaining its original finish. The mask around the dial has wear and losses to the edges most significantly above the shoulders of the dial. The door locks are missing and the escutcheon holes plugged. The brass bun feet are replacements. Faults otherwise are limited to overall light to moderate wear, crazing/unevenness in places, light srinkage and relatively light localised chipping.Clock has pendulum and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A William and Mary walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock of one month durationJohn Wise, London, circa 1690The four finned pillar bell striking movement with plates measuring 7.25 by 5.125 inches, high position external countwheel, and separately cocked pallet arbor for the anchor escapement regulated by seconds period pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and folate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Wise, London to lower margin, with pierced blued steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with moulded cornice and scroll pierced frieze to lintel, over leafy trail inlaid fixed glazed dial surround, the sides with rectangular windows and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex walnut veneered throat moulding over 41.5 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage on an ebonised ground within a figured walnut field, the sides veneered with twin panels within mitred borders, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel over moulded skirt, 203cm (80ins) high. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in relatively clean working condition although a gentle clean/service is advised and some historic pinion/wheel tooth wear is evident . There is no evidence of alteration to the mechanism and service replacements appear limited to the escape wheel and pallets. The warning wheel of the strike train has a collet differing in pattern to the others hence has probably been repinioned and both the pendulum suspension and pallet arbor cocks have also been repaired. Otherwise movement appears to be in fine original condition with the only spare holes being that for a movement securing bracket to the top edge of the backplate (there is a corresponding hole in the case backboard). The dial is also in relatively clean condition and free from major faults although the spandrels and hands appear to be 18th century replacements. The chapter ring has a light patch of tarnishing between the II and III numerals otherwise is finishes present as nice and even throughout.The movement retains its original seatboard which rests directly onto the original cheeks (uprights) in the case. Although there has been some slight historic adjustment (trimming down) of the cheeks which is most likely counter for slight shrinkage/movement in the structure of the case (rather than being evidence of the movement and dial being 'married' to the case) hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The hood is in sound condition with the front never having being cut for a door and the rear internal edges retaining the grooves for the rising action (although the corresponding tongues to the backboard are no longer present). The hood is now removed by sliding forward. The cornice top mouldings are replacements as is the fret to the frieze. There no hood columns present and there is some historic worm damage/wear to the veneers around the hood side windows. The rear left hand lower lip is also lacking a small run of half-round moulding. The trunk is generally sound with faults limited to slight shrinkage, wear and other relatively light age related faults. The trunk door hinges are replacements and there is a slip of timber inserted to the full height rear edge of the door panel at the hinge side probably to ensure later hinges had sound timber to attach to. the door key that comes with the clock does not appear to operate the trunk door lock. The marquetry and ebonised veneer to the lower edge of the trunk door have also been restored at some point in the past.The lower half of the base has been restored with replacement marquetry cut and applied broadly in the flavour of the original but not to executed to the same standard. The base side veneers are replacements and the skirting is a later addition. The backboard of the case is in sound condition and continues down to a level commensurate with the upper edge of the restored marquetry on the plinth. Clock has pendulum, two brass-cased weights, a winder and a case key (see note above). Condition Report Disclaimer

An ebonised table timepiece with silent pull quarter repeatThe dial bearing a signature for Henry Rycroft, Liverpool, late 17th century The five finned pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and silent pull quarter repeat on two bells, the asymmetrical scrolling tulip bloom engraved backplate with pendulum holdfast hood, herringbone border and foliate scroll pierced and engraved backcock apron, the 7 inch square brass dial with single winding hole and high-position calendar aperture to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes within the outer track and engraved Henry Rycroft, Liverpoole fecit to lower margin, with scroll pierced sculpted steel hands and the angles applied with winged cherub head cast spandrels, the case with hinged looped cast brass carrying handle to the caddy surmount and two-tier top mouldings over glazed front door applied with mitred bolection mouldings to frame, the sides with short lozenge over long rectangular scroll-pierced sound frets and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on stepped ogee moulded base with block feet, 30.5cm (12ins) high excluding handle.  Provenance: The beneficiaries of the estate of a private collector, Wiltshire. The current lot is designed to sound the hours and quarters on two bells only on demand. This form of quarter repeat mechanism is thought to have been devised for timepieces destined for night-time use in the bedroom; whilst striking clocks with quarter repeat facility were generally intended to be utilised downstairs during the day and upstairs at night. As a consequence silent-pull quarter repeating timepieces are rarer as the original owner would have to be very wealthy indeed to afford a timepiece reserved exclusively for use in the bed chamber. The design of the repeat mechanism used in the current lot is closely related to the system used by Joseph Knibb as described and illustrated in Allix, Charles and Harvey, Laurence HOBSON'S CHOICE pages 36-7. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and is presented in its original configuration however the escapement is almost certainly a reconversion to verge from and earlier anchor/recoil conversion -hence the contrate, escapewheel, pallets, backcock and apron are replacements. The reconversion work has been well executed with evidence of any previous recoil escapement being carefully addressed. The repeat-work is complete and appears fundamentally original. The backplate is in in good clean condition with visible faults limited to a small casting fault below the backcock apron. The frontplate has spare holes from repositioning of the bell-stand; the motionwork is complete although the wheel driving the calendar ring is a replacement. The dial is in clean condition. The plate has a casting crack to the lower right hand corner which has been stabilised by riveting a strengthening plate to the rear. The chapter ring is almost certainly a replacement hence we cannot offer any assurance that the engraved signature is that of the maker of the clock. Indeed the presence of linkages for the quarter-repeat hammers and perhaps the style of the engraving to the backplate suggest that the movement may have Dutch origins. The hands may be original although the hour has been repaired at its root. The spandrels appear to be modern casting hence are most likely replacements.The case carcass is mainly constructed from what appears to be ebonised poplar (or similar timber) with oak reserved for the caddy. The exterior is ebonised onto fruitwood veneers. The use of poplar-type timber for the carcass is also indicative of possible Dutch origins for the clock as English examples invariably utilised oak. The baseboard of the case has been replaced -almost certainly due to the original being cut to create room for a larger pendulum required for use with an earlier anchor/recoil escapement conversion. The seatboard is also a replacement (for the same reason) made from ebonised mahogany. The case otherwise is in fine condition having been cosmetically restored. The side frets are well executed restorations but are undamaged, faults are generally very much limited . Timepiece has a winder but no case key(s). Condition Report Disclaimer

A William III thirty-hour longcase clock movement and dialWilliam Clement, London, circa 1695The posted countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum and rectangular section corner uprights, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and lambrequin drape border-engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with scrolling cruciform half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed W'm Clement, London to lower edge, with scroll-pierced steel hands, winged cherub mask and scroll spandrels to angles and scroll engraved infill to the edges of the dial plate between. William Clement is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born before 1622, possibly 1621 in St. Albans. He was made a Freeman in the Blacksmiths Company in 1654 and rose to the Livery in 1664. From around 1665 Clement lived in the Parish of St. Saviours, Southwark, possibly to escape the plague from which his two sons William and Francis may have died. In 1659 a William Clement was commissioned as Lt Colonel in the White Regiment of Foot of the Parliamentarian Army. Clement was still alive in 1675 however records from this time onwards become confused with that of his son of the same name. In 1671 William Clement supplied a turret clock for Kings College, Cambridge, this clock was traditionally considered to be the earliest surviving timepiece to be regulated by anchor escapement and long pendulum supporting the possibility that Clement was the inventor. This view was further supported by an entry in Smith, John Horological Disquisitions (1694) which credits Clement as the Contriver of that curious kind of long pendulum. Two years later William Dereham in The-Artificial Clock-Maker puts the case forward for Dr. Robert Hooke who it is said demonstrated the long pendulum (with a form of recoil anchor escapement) to the Royal Society soon after the Fire of London. Despite this, and although it is generally accepted that Hooke devised the spring pendulum suspension, there is no direct documentary evidence to confirm that he devised the recoil anchor escapement. Another contender for its invention is Joseph Knibb who supplied a turret clock for Wadham College, Oxford with anchor recoil escapement and long pendulum in early 1670 before relocating to London. In 1677 William Clement was made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers Company and the following year was appointed Assistant by unanimous consent and approbation and for good reasons and especial esteem. He later served as Warden in 1690 and Master in 1694. In 1697 Clement signed the Oath of Allegiance and was from September of that year excused from attending meetings on account of his age. From April 1704 he received charity payments from the Company until his death in July 1709.Condition Report: Movement appears to be in fine original condition with no visible alterations or significant replacements. Dial is a little dull/discoloured but free from noticeable faults.There is no pendulum, chain/rope or weight with this movement (ie. only movement and dial included in the lot).Condition Report Disclaimer

A rare Charles II eight-day longcase clock movementJohn Fromanteel, London, circa 1675The four finned and latched pillar movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5 inches, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum incorporating long one-piece brass crutch, the strike train with internal countwheel and great wheel positioned forward next to the frontplate and striking on a vertical bell mounted above the plates, with a dial measuring 9.125 by 9.375 inches incorporating calendar aperture and shuttered winding holes to the matted centre within narrow applied laminated brass and silver Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with pierced sculpted steel hands and fine gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles over an engraved signature Johannes Fromanteeel Londini Fecit to lower margin, (no pendulum or weights). The current lot can be closely compared to an eight-day longcase clock with one-and-a-quarter seconds pendulum by John Fromanteel described and illustrated in Garnier, Richard and Carter Jonathan The Golden Age of English Horology -Masterpieces from the Tom Scott COLLECTION on pages 386-87. In particular both movements share the same layout with four pillars and strike greatwheel fitted with countwheel set forward adjacent to the frontplate rather than side-by-side at the rear (presumably to allow the mechanism to be more compact). This configuration is sometimes seen on other clocks by John Fromanteel including a three-in-two quarter striking table clock movement signed 'Johannes Fromanteel..' (formerly at Cassiobury Park) which was sold at Sothebys, London sale of Important Clocks, Wristwatches and Barometers 13th October 1988 (lot 178). In addition to this the pronounced projection of the movement pillars where they pass through the frontplate are mirrored in both the current lot and the example from the Scott collection. The long one-piece brass pendulum crutch is also of a type often used by the Fromanteel workshop as is the single-footed back-cock, although the pendulum suspension block extension has been removed with suspension now from a shaped bracket set above the plates. The illustrious Fromanteel family of clockmakers has its roots with Ahasuerus Fromanteel who was born in Norwich in 1607 and was apprenticed there to Jacques van Barton before moving to London in 1631 where he became a freeman of the Blacksmiths' Company. The following year he was admitted as a Free Brother to the newly formed Clockmakers' Company. Fromanteel initially worked from East Smithfield but by 1640 he had moved to the Parish of St. Mary's Whitechapel and then finally to St. Saviour's, Southwark by 1650. His son John Fromanteel was born in 1638 and was apprenticed to his father in 1654 as were his brothers Abraham in 1662 and Daniel in 1663 (not freed). As part of his apprenticeship John was sent to The Hague to work with Saloman Coster from whom he acquired the knowledge of the first pendulum clocks. Subsequently, in September 1658, Ahasuerus Fromanteel posted his now famous advert in Mercurius Politicus announcing the introduction of the pendulum clock to England. The first of these timepieces appear to have been spring-driven however the longcase clock was subsequently developed/introduced within a year. This sequence of rapid technological advancements can almost entirely be attributed to the Fromanteel workshop leading many to describe Ahasuerus Fromanteel as the 'Father of English clockmaking'. Ahasuerus Fromanteel is believed to have left London in fear of the plague in around 1665, first travelling to Colchester, then onto Amsterdam where he set up in business in 1668. The fact that John Fromanteel took-on apprentices in 1670 (Thomas Crettenden) and 1673 (William Coward) suggests that he remained in London to run the family business during his father's absence. By 1676 Ahasuerus Fromanteel was back in England (presumably leaving the Amsterdam business primarily in the hands of his son, Ahasuerus II). John Fromanteel appears to have split his time between Amsterdam and London until his death in 1689 when his burial at St. Bartholemew's the Less. He was outlived by his father who died in 1692/3 and was buried at St. Mary's Whitechapel on 31st January 1693. Condition Report: The movement presents in its original configuration with no evidence of alteration and is in working condition. The strike train hammer wheel has a different pattern of collet from the others suggesting that the wheel has been reset on its pinion; the fourth wheel is not crossed-out hence is probably a replacement. The bellstand is probably a restoration and the bell itself is modern. The escape wheel and pallets are restorations using the original pivot holes. The maintaining power appears to be a restoration although the main arbor appears to have age. The backplate two spare holes adjacent to the bellstand foot almost certainly for a bracket to secure the movement into a case. The extreme upper right hand corner of the backplate (viewing from the rear) has a tight group of three filled holes, again most likely for a different securing bracket. The pillars and dial feet retain all of their latches with no evidence of being drilled. The bottom movement pillars are filed with slots to the inside edges of the knops for locating the movement onto a seatboard (most likely via corresponding lugs applied to the top of the board. The dial is intact and in relatively clean condition with no evidence of alteration. The chapter ring is constructed from silver laminated onto brass (rather than chemically silvered). The engraving is relatively clear with little evidence of wear and the general feel is such that we cannot rule-out that it is a well-made restoration although there is no direct visible evidence to support this view. The dial plate appears to have genuine age with all fittings to the rear appearing as they should with wear/patination commensurate with the apparent age of the dial. The spandrels are fine quality castings with highly detailed hand finishing and gilt finish. The centre of the plate has slight distortion towards the centre hole and the matting feels relatively sharp hence it would seem that work has been done to strengthen the matting. The calendar aperture however would appear to retain old gilt finish to the chamfered border. The signature is finely executed and exhibits no details which would cause us to doubt it. The hands are reasonably well made replacementsGenerally the movement and dial appears genuine but the appearance of the front of the dial (in particular the relatively 'fresh' feel of the chapter ring and the matting to the centre) will no doubt cause some to perhaps doubt its originality. We are willing to state that we are of the opinion that the dial has age and appears original to the movement but for the reasons stated above cannot offer any categorical assurances/guarantees to this effect. Indeed it is probable that opinion will most likely be divided depending on whether these details are viewed as attempts at honest restoration or evidence of the dial being later purpose made for the movement. Movement does not have pendulum, pulleys, weights or seatboard.The present lot has been consigned by an individual acting on behalf of a widow of an antiquarian horologist. Consequently we do not have any indication of long-term provenance and do not know how it came into his possession although it is believed that it was acquired without a case. Condition Report Disclaimer

An important Charles II/James II ebonised eight-day longcase clockEdward East, London, circa 1685The six finned and latched pillar movement with plates measuring 7 by 5 inches enclosing fine delicate wheel-work, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and the strike train with internal locking integral with the rim of the and great wheel and striking on a domed bell mounted above the plates, the 10 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border-engraved chamfered calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine pierced and sculpted steel hands and winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles over engraved signature Edwardus East Londini to lower margin, the ebonised case with bold projecting ogee cornice and foliate scroll pierced frieze to the finely moulded entablature over glazed dial aperture flanked by solomonic columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns each set against bargeboards each rising up to the underside of the cornice projection, the trunk with convex throat over 42 inch rectangular door applied with two long and one short raised panels each bordered with fine architectural mouldings within a half-round moulded surround, the sides also veneered and applied with matching finely moulded panels, the box plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding and raised rectangular outline mouldings to fascia, on bun feet, 191cm (75ins) high. Provenance: Acquired by the vendor approximately thirty years ago from a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Smith who, by repute, was a collector of early English clocks and member of The Antiquarian Horological Society from its founding in 1953. Edward East was born in Southill Bedfordshire in 1602 and was apprenticed in 1618 to Richard Rogers until 1626, gaining his freedom of the Goldsmith's Company the following year. He was appointed as one of the first Assistants of the Clockmakers Company (a year after the charter was granted by Charles I in 1631) later becoming Master twice in 1645 and 1653. He worked first from Pall Mall, London subsequently moving to the Fleet Street/Temple Bar area by the 1640's, in November 1660 he was appointed chief clockmaker to King Charles II. Edward East certainly had the longest and perhaps one of the most distinguished careers in English clockmaking during the 'Golden Period' taking on eight apprentices between 1643 and 1676 (including Henry Jones from 1654 to 1663). East was the only original Assistant surviving when the Grant of Arms was awarded to the Clockmakers' Company in 1671. Edward East drafted his Will in 1688 and on his death in 1696 he was clearly a wealthy man leaving property to his four children including a residence in Hampton, Middlesex and a coaching Inn called 'The Swan with Two Necks' which was bequeathed to his daughter, Anne Saunders. The movement of the current lot is particularly well made with six finned and latched pillars and delicate wheelwork. The backcock is unusual in that the pendulum suspension block is cast separate and drops into a dovetail slot, a detail which is mirrored on the movement of a petite-sonnerie longcase clock illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS page 129-30 which also shares the same basic casting for the backcock itself. This detail is noteworthy as it facilitates the end-float of the pallet arbor to be checked hence allowing the pivot to run more efficiently. The positioning of the backcock fairly low down in the plates is also mirrored in both the current lot and the petit-sonnerie striking movement and allows for the bracket that secures the movement in the case to be positioned in the centre of the top edge of the backplate - a detail often employed by Edward East. The dial with its scroll border engraving to the calendar aperture can be directly compared to that seen on a month clock previously offered by Ben Wright (www.benwrightclocks.co.uk/clock.php?i=138). The signature across the lower edge of the dial is confidently and finely executed in East's typically florid style.The case is particularly fine in that it is veneered throughout in ebonised pear wood and the quality of the mouldings are equal to those seen on contemporary ebony table clocks. The panelling to the trunk is reminiscent of a series of cases housing particularly fine three-month or Roman striking movements by Joseph Knibb, however differs in that the small raised panels of the latter tend not to be bordered by fine mouldings and are framed within recessed moulded surrounds to the sides (see Darken, Jeff ed. HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS page 114). The configuration seen on the present case can perhaps be more closely compared to a case veneered in an unknown exotic wood housing a quarter-chiming movement by John Fromanteel illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 246 (Plate 329). Another even more closely related case , this time housing a movement by Edward Bird, is also illustrated in Early English Clocks on page 278 (Fig. 378). Interestingly the signature to the dial of this example (can just be made out in the image) appears to be executed in a similar florid style as that of the current lot.Overall the current lot presents as a fine example Edward East's work housed in a particularly sophisticated case with exceptional detailing. 

A William III walnut and floral marquetry eight-day longcase clockJohn Clowes, London, circa 1700The five finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with tall plates measuring 7.5 inches high and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Clowes, London to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles, in a case with crossgrain ogee moulded cornice and scroll-pierced frieze to lintel, over leafy trail inlaid glazed hood door applied with ebonised three-quarter columns to front angles and the sides with rectangular windows, the trunk with concave foliate marquetry veneered throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a circular lenticle and decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage around an urn into an ebonised ground within repeating foliate motif border, the sides veneered with triple slender panels within strung and crossbanded borders, the base with crossgrain ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel with foliate border over bun feet, 196cm (77ins) high. John Clowes is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born around 1651 in Odd Rode, Cheshire and was admitted as a Free Brother to the Clockmaker's Company in 1672/3. Clowes was described as a 'Great Clockmaker' (ie. maker of turret clocks) and initially worked from the parish of St. Giles in the Fields and then St. Clement Daines, Middlesex from 1680. In 1688 he married for the second time (after the death of his first wife, Ann Nettles who he married in 1681) to Tabitha Taylor, Daughter of clockmaker Thomas Taylor of Holborn. John Clowes took on many apprentices including Frances Gregg in 1691 and his son, also named John, in 1709. In 1697 he signed the Clockmaker's oath of allegiance and in 1703 he was described as being in Covent Garden. In 1705 John Clowes married his third wife, Eleanor Caris at St. Martin in the Fields. He became an Assistant of the Clockmaker's Company in 1708 and was due to serve as Warden in 1713 but was unable to do so due to ill health, he died in 1717. John Clowes work often displays flourished of individuality such as continued use of outside countwheel and tall plates long after most makers were employing internal countwheels. The sculpted brass block at the base of the hammer spring is another detail sometimes seen on movements by Clowes demonstrating his often quirky attention to detail.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and appears to have been recently overhauled with some re-bushing etc. The mechanism appears all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has some overall discolouration to the brass plate and the seconds hand is missing. The hands may be replacements otherwise is in good original condition. The movement has an old oak seatboard which rests directly onto the uprights (cheek) of the case save a small piece of packing to the front right hand edge. The seatboard however may not be original hence we cannot offer any categorical assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however it is our view that they probably are.The case is in good original condition. The hood top board, frieze fret and columns are probably replacements and it is lacking quarter columns and bargeboards to the rear of the hood. The trunk and plinth are in fine condition with the latter apparently retaining original structure and veneers although the underside of the base now has a board applied to close it off. The backboard also appears to retain all of its original length continuing down to the base of the plinth. The bun feet are later restorations. Other aults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other very minor age related blemishes. The colour is generally very good.Clock is basically in 'take-home' condition and has pendulum, weights, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A George I brass mounted ebony table clock with pull-quarter repeat on six bells Robert Markham, London, circa 1720 The five finned pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and pull-quarter repeat on a nest of six graduated bells, the backplate engraved with symmetrical foliate scrolls incorporating narcissus blooms around an unusual central figure depicting a Classical warrior waving a union flag pennant over cartouche reserve signed Robert Markham, LONDON, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob and calendar apertures to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands and angles applied with female bust and scroll cast spandrels beneath arch centred with herringbone-bordered silvered boss signed Robert Markham, LONDON over switch labelled Silent/Strike and flanked by foliate strapwork cast mounts, the brass mounted ebony veneered inverted bell-top case with hinged carrying handle to the superstructure, brass urn finials and cavetto top mouldings over brass fillet inset glazed dial aperture and conforming foliate scroll upper quadrant frets to front door, the sides with D-ended lozenge over brass fillet-bordered break-arch scroll-pierced sound frets the rear with square brass fillet bordered window beneath arched fret and upper quadrants to a rectangular door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base, 50cm (19.75ins) high excluding handle.   The maker of the current lot was the son of a clockmaker also named Robert Markham. Brian Loomes records (on his website) that Robert Markham senior was born in Buckinghamshire the son of Richard Markham and was a member of the Curriers' Company in London from 1666 and died in 1715 leaving everything to his wife and only son, Robert junior. His bequests included plate and jewels but also any moneys owing from the government or any 'body politick', which implies he had trade with government departments. Robert junior was probably born about 1680 and was made free of the Curriers in 1700 after having served an apprenticeship. He married Catherine Markwick, the daughter of the clockmaker James Markwick senior, before entering into partnership with his brother-in-law also called James. On the death Robert in 1741 bequests were made to his wife, his only son, James, and two unmarried daughters Elizabeth and Anne. These included household goods, 'plate and jewells', but also considerable stocks in Old South Sea Annuities and Million Bank stock. The business appears to have continued under the name 'Markwick Markham' entering into subsequent often short-lived partnerships with makers such as Francis Perigal and Henry Borrell producing timepieces mainly for Export.   The current clock is unusual in that it is signed for Markham alone rather than in partnership with Markwick. Details such as the strike/silent switch above the XII numeral, sophisticated engraving to the backplate and design of the case mirrors those seen on contemporary clocks signed by Markwick alone (including a green japanned example in the Victoria and Albert Museum) which confirms that they originate from the same workshop. Condition Report: Movement appears to be in fine original condition with the only noticeable replacement being the backcock which has been replaced to facilitate silk suspension for the pendulum (rather than the pendulum being directly fixed to the pallet arbor). There is no evidence to suggest that the movement was ever converted to anchor escapement -this is further supported by the positioning of one of the movement pillars which would not allow room for an anchor escapement. The movement is running and striking however is a little dirty/neglected hence a clean and overhaul is advised. UPDATE -11/06/2020 -the hour bell is a replacement; the larger two of the quarter bells have been repaired but sound good, all quarter bells appear original. The dial has some tarnishing/discolouration to the finishes and is a little dirty otherwise is in fine original condition. The movement retains its original seatboard which has holes for bolts to secure the mechanism to case via treaded holes in the lower two movement pillars, the bolts are no longer present but all holes line-up properly. The base also has a hole for an alternative route for the repeat line and two others (at the rear left and front corner) -the purpose of these last two is not obvious but the most likely explanation is that were used to locate the clock on a wall bracket at some point (they are definitely not indicative of another movement and dial being fitted to the case at some point). From this evidence we are very confident that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in fine original condition with noticeable faults limited to some chipping to the veneer overlap of the dial mask (not visible when front door is closed) and a small veneer chip to the front door veneers at the left hand shoulder of the arch. The finials are 20th century replacements and the frets are probably restorations. The veneers have a few historic patch repairs and exhibit light shrinkage and wear in places; the finish would benefit from a polish to 'revive' the surface. Clock has winder but no case key.   Condition Report Disclaimer

An impressive Regency brass inlaid mahogany quarter chiming table clockViner, London, circa 1820The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, with half-deadbeat escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and signed Viner, Regent Street, LONDON to the geometric border engraved backplate, the 9 inch silvered brass Roman numeral arched dial signed Viner, Regent Street, LONDON to centre and with blued steel hands beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial to arch, the substantial ogee lancet-shaped case with large gilt brass pineapple finial to the stylised foliate motif inlaid pediment within double brass-line borders flanked by further smaller conforming finials set on obelisk-shaped plinths, over front door with silvered canted fillet set within the glazed dial aperture and rosette-interrupted line decoration to frame, flanked by canted angles applied with cast standing mummiform mounts over brass decorated plinths, the sides with generous brass ring carrying handles over rectangular brass fishscale sound frets, the rear with break-arch glazed door, on complex cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating brass scroll inlaid apron panel over lozenges set within line borders and brass ball feet, 88cm (34.75ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiaries of the estate of a private collector, Wiltshire. Charles Edward Viner is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed to Thomas Savage in 1802 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1813. He was elevated to Liveryman in 1819. He was a fine maker who worked from Regent Street and is best known for producing fine complex giant carriage clocks and small mantel clocks. The firm of Viner and Company is further recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, complete 21st century edition as working from 233 Regent Street, London 1827-50.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean condition and is fully operational. There are no obvious signs of significant alterations or replacements however there are two sets spare holes to the backplate. The first is just to the right of the fly and appears to be an alternative location for quarter bell-stand foot with its steady pin hole beneath at one time erroneously drilled with an oil sink. The present location of the quarter bell-stand foot is preferable as it is well clear of the fly and allows easier adjustment of the bells in relation to the hammers. The second set of holed are just below the pendulum suspension and appear to be for a screw (thread not completed) and steady pin perhaps intended for some form of component to be fitted to the inside the inside of the backplate which was not required. Both of these pairs of holes are not considered 'problematic' or indicative of the movement undergoing any notable alteration. Cosmetically the movement may probably benefit from them being filled when the mechanism is next apart for a service.The dial is in good original condition with some slight 'mellowing' to silvered finish only.The case is also in fine original condition with noticeable faults limited to some very slight lifting of the brass inlay to the corners of the lower door rail at the joints and a few very minor bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age.Clock is generally in fine original condition throughout with the only (minor) noteworthy faults being a couple of spare holes in the backplate and slight lifting to the brass inlay to the lower rail of the front door; has pendulum, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A late Victorian lacquered and patinated brass compound monocular microscopeUnsigned, Late 19th centuryThe tube with rack and pinion coarse and fine top-screw focus adjustment and double objective nosepiece, above circular stage incorporating revolving disc oculus selection and with pivoted plano-concave mirror beneath, the columnar limb pivoted via axis support onto a shaped cast base, in original mahogany box with two objective lens canisters, an additional eyepiece, condenser lens on stand and a specimen plate, the box 31cm (12.25ins) high; with a brass microscope spirit lamp, Late 19th century with glass chimney enclosed by brass sphere fitted with condenser lens over bell-shaped foot, and a cased set of microscopy seed samples, the wooden box containing one hundred boxwood canisters of seed samples, the inside of the lid with table of contents and the exterior with label inscribed Carter's CABINET OF CURIOUS SEEDS, FOR THE MICROSCOPE..., ROYAL SEEDSMAN BY WARRANT TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, 237 & 238 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON, W.O., the box 16cm (6.25ins) wide. 

A fine French gilt brass gorge cased calendar carriage clock with push-button repeat and alarmProbably by Jules Brunelot, Paris for retail by Conrad Felsing, Berlin, mid 19th centuryThe two train eight-day bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and alarm sounding on the same bell, the backplate stamped with trademark B within a circle to lower left hand corner and with oval retailer's mark CONRAD FELSING, HCF-UHRMACHER, BERLIN to centre, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed CONRAD FELSING, Hof Uhrmacher, BERLIN to centre and with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial flanked by day-of-the-week and date-of-the-month subsidiaries, the gilt brass bevel-glazed gorge case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass and ogee top mouldings with complex angles, on conforming ogee outline skirt base, 15cm (6ins) high.Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands.The trademark stamped to the lower left hand corner of the backplate of the current lot (letter B within a circle) is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as possibly being for Jules Brunelot although no evidence has been found to confirm this.The Berlin firm of Conrad Felsing could trace their roots back to Conrad Voltzing whose family had been making clock since 1733. In around 1820 the family relocated to Berlin and Conrad changed his name from Voltzing to Felsing. He was subsequently joined by his son, Albert Karl Julius (who later changed his name to Conrad) and the business grew to become established as one of the leading retailers of clocks and watches in the city. Records indicate that the firm was still trading in 1936 but it is believed not to have survived the Second World War. The case of the current lot appears to be an early version of the gorge case with crisp multi-piece ogee top mouldings. According to Charles Allix (see Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development page 165) the gorge case was 'current by 1867' however as the current case appears to be an earlier variant (having more complex primary top mouldings etc.) it would be reasonable to suggest that it was probably made closer to 1850. This belief is further supported by the fact that the clock strikes on a bell rather than a gong.Condition Report: Movement is in clean condition with no obvious evidence of alteration, repairs or significant replacements. The going and strike trains are fully operational including the repeat function however the repeat button is missing and the lever that arrests the fly is catching causing a buzzing noise when the strike train is running (probably very straightforward to rectify whilst movement is out of the case. The calendar advances with the hands (at around 6am) and the alarm is operational.The dial appears free from visible damage although the signature is a little rubbed (place name is very faint) as are the annotations for the three subsidiaries although they can still be read easily.The case is in fine condition with damage limited to small chips to the upper right hand corners of the right hand side and rear glass panels. As previously mentioned the push-button for the repeat is lacking and there is also a slight scratch to the case top panel near the front edge.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine and unusual silvered and engraved gilt brass calendar carriage clock with visible escapement to dialJapy Freres, Paris, circa 1860The eight-day two train bell striking movement with vertical lever escapement planted with the recessed centre of the dial regulated by sprung bimetallic balance pivoted beneath a yoke-shaped bridge, the bachplate with regulation square and a pair of push-buttons for calendar adjustment over stamped oval trademark JAPY FRERES ET CIE, EXPOSITION, 1855 GRANDE,MED., D'HONNEUR to centre and serial number 100 to lower margin, the dial with escapement to the recessed silvered panel-backed centre within slender white Roman numeral enamel chapter ring and with blued steel moon hands set within a rectangular gilt brass mask finely engraved with extensive foliate scrolls onto a matted ground, the silvered brass corniche type bevel-glazed case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass enclosing twin enamel subsidiary calendar dials for day-of-the-week and date-of-the-month within conforming gilt foliate scroll engraved infill, with cavetto cornice and caddy moulded angles over conforming skirt base, 14.5cm (5.75ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The firm of Japy Freres et Cie was founded by Frederick Japy in 1774 who set-up a modest workshop in Montbeliard as a watch and machine tool maker. Japy expanded his business rapidly and by 1804, the year he was awarded the Legion d Honneur by Napoleon (in recognition for his Brevets in horological machinery), he employed 300 people at his manufactory in Beaucourt. From 1806, he took five of his sons into partnership and the firm expanded adding buildings at Badevel and La Feschotte amongst others to become one of the largest makers of clocks in Europe. The business continued into the Twentieth century but during the inter-war period went into decline and is thought to have finally wound-up in around 1840. A detailed history of Japy Freres et Cie is provided in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development chapter VI pages 133-48.  The visible vertically-planted escapement positioned to the centre of the dial of the current lot is an unusual configuration no doubt devised to allow the space above the movement to be utilised for calendar work. The design and positioning of the escapement appears to be very scarce and unique to Japy Freres, and can be directly compared to another clock (this time mounted with equinoctial sundial to the top) by them illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS pages 235 (Fig 14.4). From the description this other example bears the same oval trademark as the current lot and is numbered 203 which suggests that this type of escapement was only used on a few examples for a relatively short period of time around 1860. Condition Report: The movement appears complete and original with no obvious evidence of alterations, significant repairs or replacements. The escapement will currently not beat and on close examination the balance wheel appears a little misaligned hence there is probably a fault with the balance staff or pivot. The strike train is operational however the hour hand catches against the escapement assembly hence is likely to become out of sync, the bellstand has been repaired and the bell itself is loose. The day-of-t he week function advances correctly however the date-of-the-month presently does not. Movement therefore requires attention although generally it appears to have survived in original condition. The enamel chapter ring as hairline cracks near the I and II numerals and both hands have been repaired otherwise dial is in good condition with fine quality engraving to the mask. Case is generally in fine condition with no visible chips to the corner glasses except for a very slight chip to the upper right corner of the rear glass and only slight edge wear to the plated finish. There is some light historic scuffing/scratching around the rear door knob probably from attempts to lever open with a key or something similar.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Vintage Filmosound Cine Projector by Bell & Howell

AN EARLY ISLAMIC BRONZE TEMPLE BELL/GONG, the lower section with carved calligraphy, 24cm high, 15cm diameter.

A GOOD 18TH / 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BRONZE CAST TEMPLE BELL, the bell with stud decoration an dragons, 20cm high

A single-drawer telescope with leather-covered nickel tubes, leather object lens cover and sliding view lens cover, engraved Heath & Co 'Maker's to the Royal Navy, together with a Sea Scout's bell, two vintage navy figure dolls and African ebony carved figure of a mermaid

An ebonised metal and brass sextant by Heath & Co, No.571, with various brass fittings and interchangeable brass tubes, walnut box with ivory plaque 'Bell' Pattern Mark III Sextant, Liley & Reynolds numbered certificate and George Lee, Portsmouth retail label inside box

A ROYAL CROWN DERBY IMARI PATTERN HAND BELL AND VASE, 13 AND 11CM H, PRINTED MARK, CIRCA LATE 20TH C, BOTH BOXED Both in good condition and of first quality

A CANTON FAMILLE ROSE BELL SHAPED TEAPOT AND COVER, 11CM H, 19TH C, TWO MASON'S IRONSTONE JUGS, MID 19TH C, A PAIR OF REPRODUCTION LEEDS CREAMWARE DOLPHIN CANDLESTICKS AND TWO OTHER ITEMS Canton teapot - spout chipped, cover damaged. The other items in good condition

AN ENGLISH WINE GLASS, C1750, THE BELL BOWL ON MULTIPLE SERIES AIR TWIST STEM AND DOMED FOOT, 16.2CM H Tiny graze on rim just visible under 10x magnification

A COLLECTION OF PRINTED EPHEMERA AND OTHER ITEMS, TO INCLUDE GLAMOUR AND OTHER POSTCARDS, 19TH C PRINTS, H.M ADMIRALTY PROMOTION (SURGEON) DATED 1845, POSTAGE STAMPS, OPERA PROGRAMMES, PICTORIAL SOUVENIR [NEW ZEALAND] GUIDE TO OKOROIRE SANITORIUM HOT BATHS, BUSH SCENERY AND MAORI LIFE WITH TWO CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHS (ALBUMEN PRINTS) PASTED TO TITLE, [WORLD WAR ONE POETRY] FREDERICK G. SCOTT - IN THE BATTLE SILENCES POEMS WRITTEN AT THE FRONT, PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED ON THE HALF TITLE AND INSCRIBED FRANCE FEB 3RD 1917, LIGHT BLUE WRAPPERS, LONDON 1916, [SIR] A. J. MUNNINGS - THE TALE OF ANTHONY BELL A HUNTING BALLAD, ORIGINAL GREEN WRAPPERS FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION, DEDHAM, APRIL 1921, ACT OF PARLIAMENT 1744, [SCRIPOPHILY] THE ISABELLA GOLD MINING COMPANY, CHICAGO AND EASTERN ILLINOIS RAILWAY COMPANY PICTORIAL ENGRAVED SHARE CERTIFICATES AND SEVERAL OTHERS SIMILAR, ETC

HEMMINGWAY (ERNEST) - FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS, CLOTH, WORN, NEW YORK, 1943 AND A FACSIMILE EDITION OF THE SAME (2)

A Bell Toy Game Of Adventure With Robin Hood 1956 Robin Hood And His Merry Men Of Sherwood Forest. Published By Bell’s Toys & Games (Designer Unknown). A Simple Spin And Move Game For Two To Four Players Produced In The UK By Bell Toys. Each Player Chooses A Corner Of The Board, Which Is Used To Hold The Players Pegs (‘Arrows’) And Any Money That The Player Wins.

TPS (Japan) Mechanical Bell UH-1B Iroquois Helicopter Plastic Friction Helicopter Made In Japan The Bell UH-1 Iroquois (nicknamed Huey) is a utility military helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine, with two-bladed main and tail rotors. The first member of the prolific Huey family, it was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet a 1952 US Army requirement for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter, and first flew in 1956. The UH-1 was the first turbine-powered helicopter produced for the United States military, and more than 16,000 have been built since 1960

A Sheraton Revival satinwood and marquetry serpentine display cabinet, break-arch pediment above a pair of glazed doors, the projecting base with two drawers, inlaid in coloured woods with flowering cornucopia, a fruit laden basket, flowers, swags, masks and trailing bell husks, outlined throughout with partridge wood crossbanding and boxwood and ebony checkered stringing, outswept legs, 199cm high, 101cm wide, c.1890***Please note that this lot may have been affected by flood water***

A Neo-Classical mahogany crossbanded satinwood cylinder bureau, concave frieze with a pair of drawers, above a retractable front enclosing sliding plateau, pigeon holes and small drawers, the base with further drawer and cupboards, inlaid with ribbon-tied bell husks swags, anthemions and scrolling leafy stems, outlined throughout with boxwood stringing, bracket feet, 114cm high, 78cm wide, 19th century***Please note that this lot may have been affected by flood water***

A 19th century Neoclassical Revival gilt-metal mounted Sienna Marble mantel clock garniture, the drum top clock with 10.5cm convex white enamel dial inscribed * Maeght, Arabic numerals, twin-winding holes, 8-day movement striking on a bell, the case above a ribbon-tied laurel apron, plinth base with a beaded frieze, skirted feet, flanked by a pair of library urns en suite, the clock 26cm high, the urns 16cm high, c.1870

An Edwardian mahogany mantel timepiece, 10cm silvered dial inscribed Bright & Sons Ltd, Scarborough, Roman numerals, single winding hole, the arched case carved with a swag and pendant bell husk swag frieze, acanthus bracket feet, 22.5cm high, c.1905

Boxes and Objects - a Chinese lacquered box; a bronze bell; an incense burner; a calligraphy set

A 19th century Paris porcelain cartouche shaped mantel clock, white enamel dial inscribed J. Brigth & Sons, Roman numerals, twin-winding holes, eight-day movement striking on a bell, the apron painted with summer flowers, the cobalt blue ground richly gilded with scrolling foliage, 23.5cm high

VINTAGE SHEEP BELL AND SUNDRY ITEMS

Cordelois. Leçons d'Armes ... Du duel et de l'assaut. Théorie complète sur l'art de l'escrime, 2nd edition, Paris: Librairie Militaire de J. Dumaine, 1872, author's signature of authority to verso of title, engraved portrait of author and 28 plates of fencing positions, ink mark to upper margin of title and few other initial leaves, title also with rubbed through ink stamp & price with consequent paper thinning, occasional short closed tears to margins, 20th century brown half sheep, large 8vo, together with: Bazancourt (César Lecat baron de) , Les Secrets de l'épée, Paris: Amyot, 1862, half-title, original printed wrapper bound-in at front, both with ink stamp, light scattered spotting, bookplate of Bibliotheque du Chateau de Salency M. Albert de Devise to upper pastedown, near contemporary sheep backed marbled boards, maroon roan title label to spine, extremities rubbed, 8vo, Prevost (Camille) , Théorie Pratique de l'Escrime ... Avec préface et notice par Ernest Legouvé, et la biographie de Prévost père par Adolphe Tavernier, Paris: M. de Brunhoff, 1886, half-title, tite in red & black, photogravure plates and vignettes, top edge gilt, modern dark blue buckram, black morocco title label to spine, 8vo, Bazancourt (César Lecat baron de) , Secrets of the Sword, Translated from the original French of Baron de Bazancourt by C.F.Clay, London: George Bell & Sons, 1900, monochrome illustrations, modern brown half sheep, 8vo, Grisier (Augustin). Les Armes et le Duel ... Ouvrage agréé par S.M. l'empereur de Russie. Préface anecdotique par Alexandre Dumas. Notice sur l'auteur par Roger de Beauvoir. Dessins par E. de Beaumont, 1st edition, Paris: Garnier Freres, 1847, half-title, engraved portrait and 10 lithograph plates, some scattered spotting, contemporary morocco-backed marbled boards, gilt decorated spine, board corners worn and showing, 8vo (Qty: 5)NOTESProvenance: The Leon Paul Library of Fencing. Thimm p.66, p.26 & p.231 (first three titles respectively) and Grisier - Thimm p.122; Gelli p.372. Augustin Grisier (1791-1865) was a highly regarded fencing master who established a school of swordsmanship in Paris. He taught sabre fencing, with pupils including the son of the Russian Tsar in St. Petersburg. He was a friend and acquaintance of Alexander Dumas.

* Bristol trade. A collection of printed and engraved trade advertisements, 17th-early 20th century, 27 advertisements, relating to businesses in Bristol or printed there, including small engraved tickets, book advertisements, business cards, envelopes, flyers, etc., e.g.: 'Capenhurst & Leigh Manufacturers of Coffin-Furniture'; 'William Jefferies, Church Bell Founder'; 'James Chilcott, Tailors' Trimming and Button Factor'; John Kemys ... Makes, Repairs, and Tunes, Organs, Harpsichords, Spinnets, &c.'; 'The Scandiscope. Chimney Sweepers rejoicing that such a Dandy as a Scandiscope is to be made to ascend Chimnies instead of them', including a 17th century engraved advertisement for 'Best Tobacco Sold by Peter Mugleworth in Bristol', with contemporary manuscript on verso, together with 5 trading bills on headed paper, 1797-1892, a written testimonial for Mr. John Nilson as an 'Honest Trader', Bristol, 1792, and a letterpress letter addressed to Mr. Samuel-Munckley, dated December 23rd, 1755, relating to the African Company of Merchants, signed by a member of the Digges-Latouche family, various sizes and condition (Qty: 34)

* Medicinal Leeches. Autograph letter from Sir Everard Home to Dr James Rawlins Johnson, Bristol, Sackville St. [London], July 4, 1817, single page, 'You know I suppose of your election to the R [oya] l Society and that your paper will be published - some of the council proposed as an improvement upon the names to call the Leech Glossopora. I shall be glad to see the drawing of the specimen of the clavicles in your Father's collection when convenient', the whole letter laid down on a backing sheet, with the address portion cut and pasted to top right corner, slight age toning, 4to, together with five other medical-related letters and manuscripts: 1. Sinclair (Sir John, 1754-1835). Autograph letter to a Dr Marniel, whom he will see in Paris during the week, Hotel de Seine, [Paris], circa 1815, and enquiring 'whether the apparatus for broken thighs has been found the answer in the Hospital at Brussels...', single sheet, folds, 8vo 2. Manuscript medical report, The case of James Chapman, aged 36 who had fallen out of a second story window resulting in serious injuries and amputation, Cambridge? April 9, 1857, single sheet, approximately 800 words written in a neat hand to both sides, right margin trimmed, folds, folio 3. Bell (Marion). Autograph letter written by the wife of the late Sir Charles Bell (1774-1842, Scottish physician and discoverer of the distinct function of the nerves) to Mr Elsom, who had helped her with the publication of his letters and had written the preface, 47 Albany Street, [London], March 4, [1870], 4 pp., 'Even in my dreams, the Providential help you gave to the Letters, is before me. The preface is called by my friends The 'exquisite miniature sketch of Sir Charles by Mr Elsom - so true'... it really seemed to me as if the book flew off from nothing, altho' the end was grave. Your magic pen came to my rescue... I am thankful that it is printed, and on record to show what he was', one or two spots, folds, 12mo 4. Burdett (Francis, 1770-1840, reforming policician). Autograph note to Dr Frederic Quin (1799-1879, founder of the British Homeopathic Society) requesting they dine together, October 1, 1832, single sheet, 6 lines, laid down onto stiff backing sheet, slight soiling, 12mo 5. Manuscript Chemist Statement. From Thomas Pitts, chemist, to Sir Lawrence Vansittart Palk, Haldon House, Devon, January 14, 1843-March 2, 1844, single sheet in double column, listing items for treatment and grooming of horses, household items and medicines, the total amounting to £23.6.72, contemporary docket to verso, folds, folio (Qty: 6)NOTESSir Everard Home (1756-1832) was a surgeon and the first to describe Mary Anning's fossil discovery (later the 'Ichthyosaur') in 1814. He submited a paper to the Philosophical Transactions 1817 (page 339) titled "Observations on the Hirudo Complanata and Hirudo Stagnalis, now formed into distinct genus under the name Glossopora" by Dr. Johnson of Bristol of Bristol communicated by Sir Everard Home. Dr. James Rawlins Johnson was the author of 'A Treatise on the Medicinal Leech: including its medical and natural history, with a description of its anatomical structure: also remarks upon the diseases, preservation and management of leeches', 1816.

Greene (Graham). Why the Epigraph?, 1st edition, London: The Nonesuch Press, 1989, original green cloth lettered in gilt, clear acetate dust jacket, 8vo, number 258 of 950 copies signed by the author, together with: Yes and No and For Whom the Bell Chimes, 1st edition, London: The Bodley Head, 1983, original green cloth lettered in gilt, clear acetate dust jacket, 8vo, number 325 of 750 copies signed by the author, together with six other 1st editions by Graham Greene: The End of the Affair, 1951 (with Daily Mail Book of the Month wraparound band), A Burnt-Out Caser, 1961, A Sense of Reality, 1963, The Comedians, 1966, May We Borrow your Husband? And Other Comedies of the Sexual Life, 1967 and Travels With My Aunt, 1969 (Qty: 8)

Woolf (Viriginia). Monday or Tuesday, with woodcuts by Vanessa Bell, 1st edition, Hogarth Press, 1921, 4 full-page woodcuts, publisher's advertisement leaf at rear, some pale spotting to blanks and endpapers at front and rear, small snag to centre of extreme fore-edge of a few leaves, without loss, original cloth-backed boards, with woodcut to upper cover by Vanessa Bell, some light marks (generally in very good condition), contained in later purpose-made cloth slipcase, 8vo (Qty: 1)NOTESKirkpatrick A5a. 1000 copies printed.

Woolf (Virginia). The Letters of Virginia Woolf, edited by Nigel Nicolson, 6 volumes, Hogarth Press, 1975-80, half-tone illustrations, a couple of clear tape marks to endpapers and flaps, original cloth, one or two small stains, dust jackets, 8vo, together with: Woolf (Virginia). The Diary of Virginia Woolf, edited by Anne Oliver Bell, 5 volumes, Hogarth Press, 1977-84, original cloth, dust jackets, small water stain to volume V, 8vo, plus The Essays of Virginia Woolf, edited by Andrew McNeillie, 4 volumes, Hogarth Press, 1986-94, original cloth, dust jackets, 8vo, each volume inscribed by the editor, with other Virginia Woolf and Bloomsbury Group related (Qty: 29)

Woolf (Virginia). The Waves, 1st edition, Hogarth Press, 1931, occasional light spotting, mostly to first and last few leaves, original purple cloth gilt, in dust wrapper with design by Vanessa Bell, some scattered spotting, spine darkened, chipped with a little loss to head and foot of spine and outer corners, near-detached along rear joint (restrengthened with adhesive clear tape to verso), and with closed central horizontal tear (Qty: 1)NOTESKirkpatrick A16a.

Woolf (Virginia). The Years, 1st edition, Hogarth Press, 1937, some very light spotting to outer edges of front and rear pastedowns, original green cloth gilt, a few marks and slight darkening to spine, together with: The Moment, and other essays, 1st edition, Hogarth Press, 1947, a few light spots to front and rear endpapers, original maroon cloth gilt in dust wrapper, with design to upper cover by Vanessa Bell, a little faded to extreme edges, spine somewhat toned, slightly chipped to extreme head and foot of spine and outer corners (Qty: 2)NOTESKirkpatrick A22a and A29a.

Woolf (Virginia). To The Lighthouse, 1st edition, London: Hogarth Press, 1927, some spotting, mainly to front of volume and fore-edges, bookseller's ticket of Deighton Bell & Co., Cambridge, to front pastedown, original blue cloth gilt in generally bright condition, in original dust wrapper, designed by Vanessa Bell, spine sunned and very slightly frayed to extreme head and foot, a few minor marks and spots, pale offsetting of the spine of the dust wrapper on to the cloth spine of the binding, 8vo (Qty: 1)NOTESKirkpatrick A10a. One of 3000 copies printed.

Barclay (Rev. James). The Universal English Dictionary containing an Explanation of Difficult Words and technical Terms..., published J. & F. Tallis, circa 1848, additional decorative half title, frontispiece of Buckingham Palace, nine uncoloured engraved plates and fifty-one uncoloured engraved county maps by J. Archer, some spotting, contemporary half morocco gilt, slight wear to extremities, 4to, together with another edition from circa 1844 containing ten engraved plates and thirty (only) engraved county maps by Thomas Moule, slight spotting throughout, some maps trimmed, contemporary half calf gilt, heavily worn and frayed, 4to, with another edition of 1843, containing sixteen engraved plates and twelve overseas maps engraved by Alexander Findlay, some spotting and staining, endpapers creased, contemporary tree calf with gilt decorated spine, worn, bumped and frayed 4to, plus another fifteen atlases and gazetteers, some imperfect and lacking maps, including examples by Philips, 'The Daily Telegraph' (publishers), Bartholomew, Dugdale, Butler, Bell and Blackie, various sizes and condition (Qty: 18)NOTESSold as a collection of maps, not subject to return.

Continental white metal verge alarm hunter pocket watch, the fusee movement signed Delaroue A Lyon, no. 1831, with pierced balance bridge, silvered regulating disc and hammer striking a bell, the dial signed Delaroue A Lyon with Roman numerals, minute track, centre alarm indicator and blued steel moon hands, within an engraved case with initials 'KK', 56mm, key - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning, alarm functions but requires attention/adjustment as not operating correctly. Dial - marks and chips to the outer edge. Glass - marks. Hands - marks and some surface tarnishing and corrosion. Case - marks, some mild bruising and tarnishing. - 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

Seiko Bell-Matic stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 4006.6040, no. 664248, blue dial with day/date apertures, 17 jewels, Seiko bracelet, 39mm - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - some light typical surface marks and scratches present, would benefit with a light polish. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - scratches and light marks present from general wear, wrist size 7.75" approx. - 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

A Charlie Bears plush jointed teddy bear, Jayden, CB61485A, with bell, necklace and labels, 43cm high..

A Charlie Bears Graeme plush jointed teddy bear, CB104698, with bell collar, 51cm high and an associated bag.

Revell Sikorsky model kits etc., including an H19 helicopter, Hasegawa Bell Uh-1d Iroquois helicopter Jolly Green Giant, 194 motorcycle, a Pyro C225-150 French wheel lock pistol, another antique pistol, a Mercedes Benz and a Bugatti race car etc. (a quantity)

Airfix and other model kits, including a Roland CII blister pack, boxed SH-3D Seaking 72 scale, various others, Matchbox Bell Huey-Cobra, boxed, and various paints etc. (a quantity)

A set of detailed engineering plans for the Mercedes 500SEL, 1983 and Mercedes 280SE 1982, held on sets of microfiche cards, together with a Bell & Howell SE-1020 microfiche reader.