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Lot 56
A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD BOW FRONT STICK BAROMETER the angled ivory scale signed McLachlan & Son, 17 Upper East, Smithfield with bowed brass bezel and glass, moulded cornice, the slim trunk with bird and foliate scroll mother of pearl inlay centred by a mercury tube thermometer with fahrenheit and reaumur scales over a patinated brass cistern cover, 96cm high
Lot 234
TWO JAPANESE WOODBLOCK TRIPTYCH PRINTS, UTAGAWA KUNISADA & UTAGAWA KUNISADA II, LATE EDO EARLY MEIJI PEIROD A triptych of Genji surrounded by bijin, 1858 by Utagawa Kunisada – based on the scene from the 11th Century ‘The Tale of Genji’, possibly a later printing. Together with another triptych depicting women at court, many in ‘zarei’ or formal bow, where the knees are placed on the floor before the Emperor or Empress. Against a backdrop of richly decorated folding screens – by Utagawa Kunisada II (1823-1880). Sizes approx. 33cm length x 23.5cm wide. (6) Provenance: English private collection of Eve Walber (née MacMilan-Scott) former partner in Waterstones, and thence by descent.
Lot 154
DIAMOND BOW BROOCH, CIRCA 1920Set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 6.70cts total, maker's mark, French assay mark, length 5.5cmFootnotes:ProvenanceBy family tradition, gifted to the family of the present owner by Mrs Helena Venizelos, a British philanthropist and wife of the Greek statesman Eleftherios Venizelos.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 180
A fine Charles II ebonised thirty-hour longcase clock with unusual figural engraved 10 inch dialUnsigned but possibly by John Wise, London, circa 1678The four-finned and latched pillar bell striking movement with plates measuring 6.75 by 4.75 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with double-cut external countwheel and sounding on a large vertically planted bell supported above the plates on a large triangular iron stand screwed to the backplate, the 10 inch square brass dial finely engraved with figures morphing into bold foliate scrolls depicting a Centaur with a bow and arrow challenging a dolphin over a trumpeting putto and incorporating calendar aperture to centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine generous scroll-pierced sculpted steel hands and the upper spandrels engraved with reclining naked figures of Chronos to the left opposing a cellist to the right, the lower spandrels with stylised foliate designs within line scribed border to the edge of the dial plate, the case with triangular pediment over generous ogee moulded cornice, plain frieze and Solomonic twist three-quarter columns flanking the fixed dial aperture, the sides with large rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 41 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with early type eagle-head cast brass escutcheon mount within D-moulded surround, on plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding and bun feet, 204.5cm (80.5ins) high. The current lot is extensively photographed and described in Darken, Jeff and Hooper, John English 30-Hour Clocks Origin & Development 1600-1800 pages 59-63 and 324. In addition of having the rare feature of a double-cut countwheel (that revolves once rather than twice every twenty-four hours), Darken and Hooper also note that the wheels are mounted directly onto shaped and tapered arbors without the use of collets. The inverted Y-shaped bell support is also highlighted with this feature leading Darken and Hooper to confidently suggest an attribution to John Wise senior (along with the countwheel and general 'feel' of the movement). Finally the cataloguer also notes that the turning of the movement pillars, with the fins being divided from the knops by fluid u-shaped channels, is executed in a manner often seen in movements by the Wise family; an example sharing this detail by Thomas Wise was sold in these rooms 7th September 2010 (lot 112). Indeed the movement is very well built with confident detailing and generous use of materials throughout which certainly befits a maker of Wise's calibre. 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.The extraordinary engraved decoration to the dial of the current lot is both very fine in its execution and highly original in its design. Although extremely unusual this particular type of decoration is not unique as one or two other examples are known to exist including a hooded wall clock and a dial from which the upper spandrel decorations were transcribed and used to decorate the cover and frontispiece of W.F. Bruce's 2013 catalogue of EARLY ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS 1615-1700.Finally the case being ebonised pine is a notably rare survivor. The hood has the early feature of large side windows and has not been cut for a door at the front. Although retains its original rising channels to the rear inner edges the corresponding tongues to the backboard are no longer present hence it can now be drawn forward rather than having to be drawn upwards to expose the dial. The trunk door is also fitted with a rare form of 'eagle-head' cast brass key escutcheon mount which is only generally seen on early architectural cases.
Lot 4
A William IV/early Victorian mahogany bowfronted mercury cistern tube marine stick barometerJames Bassnett, Liverpool, circa 1840With concave moulded surmount and cavetto cornice above bow-glazed canted ivory Vernier register plates annotated with the usual observations and signed JAMES BASSNETT, LIVERPOOL to lower left hand corner, the trunk with Vernier adjustment screw and brass gimbal pivots above glazed ivory Fahrenheit scale mercury tube thermometer, the base with moulded cylindrical lacquered brass cistern cover incorporating brass level adjustment screw to underside, 94cm (37ins) high. James Bassnett is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as an optician, clock and chronometer maker working from 4 Barnes Court, Shaws Brow, Liverpool 1829-34 and then from several addresses in Robert Street until 1857 when the firm became known Bassnett and Son.Condition Report: Tube is filled with mercury with no apparent air locks. The ivory scales have some localised patchy discolouration to the lower angles (around the brass securing screws), otherwise appear free from faults; the rack-and-pinion Vernier adjustment is operational. The thermometer tube is undamaged and the scale has a slight crack to the left hand margin (through the 100 numeral). Both the curved 'glasses' for the thermometer and barometer scales have been replaced with polycarbonate with the latter having some adhesive fogging to the upper margin. The case has been cosmetically restored with the moulded pediment block being re-attached slightly off-centre and the timber re-polished. The brass cistern cover has been apart and put back together with the cylinder being slightly off-centre in relation to the upper collar, the lower collar has a small crack in the brass to the leading edge and the underside has been slightly pushed-up. The gimbals are modern replacements. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 80
Y A Edwardian silver mounted gold and abalone shell inlaid lancet-shaped mantel clockUnsigned, London 1907The French eight-day two-train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 297 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the 2.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands behind convex glass with moulded bezel, the lancet-shaped case with front finely inlaid with an engraved gold ribbon bow issuing abalone highlighted floral sprays over the dial and with conforming central urn and foliate ribbon swag decoration beneath, with scallop-bordered silver frame surround and stylised scroll-pierced lancet frets to sides, the rear with door matching the profile of the case within conforming silver surround, in stepped skirt base, Hallmarks for London 1907 makers H.B.A. for J. Batson and Son (Henry John Batson and Albert Edward Batson), 18.5cm (7.25ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements. Dial appears free from visible damage. Case is generally in fine condition with faults limited to some slight surface cracking to the shell to the margin above the I/II numerals of the dial and some very slight historic fritting to the screws positioned within the surround of the rear door. The lower tier of the skirting also has a few very slight blemishes. All marquetry elements appear complete and undisturbed, all silver mounts are present and in good condition. Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 88
Y An unusual Austrian enamelled figural timepiece modelled as a violin playerUnsigned, mid to late 19th centuryThe short duration single fusee watch-type backwound movement with four milled cylindrical pillars pinned at the rear, verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm balance set beneath balance bridge centred with pierced and engraved silver Austro-Hungarian twin headed eagle, and silvered regulation disc to the border-engraved backplate, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt pierced hour hand set within hinged bright-cut bezel mounted on a square gilt plate applied to the front of the ebonised rectangular plinth case, surmounted by a polychrome enamelled figure of a gentleman playing a violin wearing broad brimmed red hat, blue jacket, red breaches and with mother-of-pearl waistcoat over circular platform and projecting plinth top mouldings, the sides and rear inset with enamel panels painted with dancing figures within ornate gilt borders, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base, (minute hand, glass and bow lacking), 19cm (7.5ins) high. Provenance: By repute previously the property of the Princely family of Thurn and Taxis, purchased by the vendor at auction in 2004.Condition Report: Watch movement appears complete and in original condition, the mechanism will 'beat' but only for a second or two before stopping so probably requires a gentle clean/service. The movement is mounted on a hinge which shows evidence of previously being fitted to normal watch case (visible when the dial is removed). The dial enamel is undamaged but the dial itself is loose as it is lacking one dial foot and the other two require pins. The minute hand is missing but the motionwork for both hands is present. The figure has minor fritting to the rim of his hat, his hands and both legs/shoes; he is also lacking his violin bow, otherwise he is in good original condition. The base has some edge-wear to the mouldings otherwise again is in good original condition with no visible damage to the enamel panels. The glass/crystal for the front bezel is not present.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 7
VICTORIAN BOW FRONTED MAHOGANY CHEST of two short over four long drawers and a single door mahogany pot cupboard, the chest with oak lined drawers, bone escutcheons and cock beaded edging with Regency style brass knobs, twist and leaf carved columns on hairy paw front feet, 123cms H, 132cms W, 59.5cms D, the pot cupboard, 84cms overall H, 43.5cms W, 40.5cms D
Lot 77
A RARE GEORGE III CHERRY AND ELM WINDSOR ARMCHAIR THAMES VALLEY, C.1770 the wing back with an interlaced scroll pierced splat, with bow arm supports, with a bell shaped seat, with an applied 'bob tail', on cabriole front legs united by an 'H' stretcher Provenance The Estate of the late Jane Sumner.
Lot 78
A GEORGE III YEW, ELM AND ASH WINDSOR ARMCHAIR OF GOLDSMITH TYPE THAMES VALLEY, C.1790-1800 the comb top rail above a fan stick back, on bow arm supports, above a saddle seat and a 'bob tail', on turned front legs united by an 'H' stretcher Provenance The Estate of the late Jane Sumner. Literature Thomas Crispin, 'The English Windsor Chair', p.50, pl.2:15, for a similar chair.
Lot 374
Gina Bacconi silk brocade jacket with puff sleeves, a Yohji Yamamoto black and white knitted full length dress with V neck, a grey and navy wool Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons cardigan, a Comme des Garcon black and grey knitted short dress with white and silver buttons, a Fanny de Touche black and silver shirt, a Confezioni di Lusso made in Italy, full length black viscose dress with pussy bow tie front, full pleated skirt, a Naga Milo bustier with bugle bead and satin detail, a Workers for Freedom ra-ra skirt, a Ultra Pink Makes Clothes for Fun cream bustier decorated with faux-pearls, bugle beads, sequins, etc and a Bon Magique Paris shocking pink tie front shirt (10) Condition ReportGina Bacconi - Size UK 12Yohji Yamamoto - Size 2Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons - Size MComme de Garcons - No size label - (small)Fanny de Touche - Size Size 2Confezioni di Lusso - No size label (small)Naga Milo bustier - Size MWorkers for Freedom - Size 3Ultra Pink Makes Clothes for Fun - Size 1Bon Magique Paris - Size 3Nothing obvious to report some signs of use/wear
Lot 377
Frank Usher vintage evening dress in blue (has been altered), a Frank Usher 1930's-style black dress with Art Deco-style detail to the front bodice, ruched back, a Frank Usher green cocktail dress with pleated skirt and peplum, bow detail to the left hip, pleated bodice, a Frank Usher purple beaded top, a John Charles evening dress with tape ribbon detail and beads to the bodice, with a full skirt and long sleeves and a John Marks for Heron Hutton brown shot satin dress with ruched bodice, puff sleeves (7)
Lot 376
A Flintlock D.B. Sporting GunBy Ross, Edinburgh, No. 56, Circa 1815With twist sighted barrels each with dirty bores, recessed patent breeches engraved with foliage between and each with rectangular gold-lined mark stamped with a crown and 'Ross Patent', gold line and platinum-lined touch-hole, tang engraved with symmetrical foliage, signed border engraved flat bevelled locks each decorated with foliage involving a drum and with a small trophy on the stepped tail, foliate engraved cocks, rainproof pans, and border engraved steels each with a roller acting against a ramp on the steel-spring, figured half-stock with chequered grip (worn and with old bruising overall), border engraved steel butt-plate and trigger-guard, the former decorated with a martial trophy and foliage on the tang, the latter retaining some blueing on the inside and with a further trophy on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, silver rear ramrod-pipe en suite, vacant silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original brass-mounted ramrod (tip repaired), Birmingham proof marks 74.3 cm. Footnotes:Daniel Ross is recorded in Edinburgh between 1815 and 1839For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 66
Two taxidermy mounted brown troutEach in bow fronted glazed display cases, caught in Culquoich, Kindie Pool, 1908 weighing 4lbs 9oz's and the second caught in Kildrummie, 1898, 2lbs 6oz's, the larger: 77cm wide, 18cm deep, 37cm high (30in wide, 7in deep, 14.5in high) (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 67
Two taxidermy mounted brown troutEach in bow fronted glazed display cases, caught in Ardmeallie 1915 weighing 5lbs 0.5oz's and the second caught in Culquoich, 1898, 2lbs 7.5oz's, the larger: 76cm wide, 19cm deep, 37cm high (29.5in wide, 7in deep, 14.5in high) (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 340
A 17th century Continental miniature Pilgrim's flaskunmarked Engraved with cupid with a bow to one side, and a deer pierced by an arrow to the other, with inscription in French relating to love, engraved initials RT to the base, height 5.7cm, together with a 19th century French navette-shaped pill box, a Victorian shaped oval snuff box, 1852, a George III engine turned rectangular snuff box, London 1808. (4)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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