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A Georgian mahogany and oak long case clock by F Johnson of Lincoln, the break arch dial painted with a farmyard and pastoral scene, circular dial bearing Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and date dials, eight day two train movement with bell strike, the case by George Usher, cabinet and clock maker of Lincoln, with a broken arch pediment, raised on turned columns, trunk door with fluted quarter columns, raised on bracket feet, with weights, no pendulum or key.

A Georgian flame mahogany long case clock by Thomas Simpson of Durham, square brass dial with spandrels cast with urns of flowers, birds and animals, chapter ring bearing Roman and Arabic numerals, date aperture, eight day movement with bell strike, the hood with out swept pediment raised on cylindrical columns, brass capped, the case with plain trunk door, bearing mother of pearl key escutcheon, raised on bracket feet, with pendulum, 204cm high.

An Elliot mantel clock, of George III miniature bracket timepiece design, brass carrying handle and bracket feet, 22cm high

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A good George III mahogany bell top bracket clock by Thomas Haley, LondonThe ogee moulded cornice with gilt brass swing handle above an arched door enclosing a 5 1/2 inch brass dial with strike/silent over a Roman & Arabic chapter ring with signature in shaped recessed panel, on a plinth base and gilt brass bracket feet, the twin but fusee movement with five knopped pillars, the verge escapement striking on a bell, signed again on the plain back plate, 25cm wide, 18cm wide, 42cm high.

Small oak bracket clock Ht 21cm 

Early 20th century Continental clock / lamp, with gilt figural surmount titled Primas, the marble base centred by circular enamel dial indistinctly signed, on bracket feet, total height including shade 108cm

William Storer of London. A Regency parcel ebonised mahogany hour repeating bracket clock,with gothic architectural case and painted Roman dial, twin fusee movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell,width 29cm depth 18cm height 62cmOverall in fair to good condition with good rich brown tone to the case, dial looks original with fine crazing and rubbing around the winding holes, bezel oxidised, the left side cluster column moulding shows less ebonisation than the right side, movement with engraved decoration to the backplate but not named, bell looks later, comes with original pendulum and associated cranked winding key, a few short cracks running around the back door.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. width 29cm depth 18cm height 62cm

W. Bagshawe of London. A William IV brass inset mahogany bracket clock,with arched architectural case and painted Roman dial and twin fusee movement,width 30cm depth 16cm height 50cmLooks to have been restored many years ago, pineapple finial and extreme top fluted section possibly associated, dial repainted at some point but many years ago, top of case a little faded, single key working the bezel and back door, cracking and old repairs around the back door, movement raised on a later seat board suggesting that it is probably associated though looks to be an appropriate 19th century anchor escapement example, cracking to the glass of back door.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. width 30cm depth 16cm height 50cm

John Harper of London. A William IV brass inset mahogany bracket clock,with Prince of Wales feathers crest and painted named circular dial, the case brass inset with stylised flowerheads and scrolls, unsigned twin fusee movement with anchor escapement,width 30cm depth 15.5cm height 51cmOverall in honest untouched condition, case has a mid reddish brown tone and is rather faded across the top with cracking running through the top veneers, front and side of a better richer colour, short cracks to the front near 8 and 5 o'clock, dial crazed in the paint with minor chipping retouching around the winding holes, working lock and key for the brass bezel, side panels have been relined in blue velvet, back rather faded with loss of veneer at the top left and other small areas missing, back door lock looks original but no key, unsigned movement looks to be in good untouched condition, bell looks to be a replacement, pendulum original, comes with a later winding key.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. width 30cm depth 15.5cm height 51m

Isaac of Hurley of London. A George III ebonised eight day hour repeating bracket clock,in plain architectural case with 6.5 inch dial with strike / silent silvered chapter ring, false pendulum and date aperture, signed, twin fusee movement with verge escapement and foliate engraved unsigned backplate,width 28cm depth 18cm height 47cmOverall looks to be in good relatively recently restored condition, case remains glossy with traces of fine old cracks scattered throughout but nothing of any severity, front door has later lock and key, dial and hands in good clean condition, makers name plaque a little oxidised, movement going but not tested for timekeeping, bob pendulum looks to be a later replacement, back door works to the same key as the front lock.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. width 28cm depth 18cm height 47cm

A 19th century carved oak bracket clock by Lenzkirch. Brass arched dial with silvered chapter ring and subsidiary slow fast dial. The movement stamped with maker's name and 1 Million 72833. No key.

A late Victorian slate mantle or bracket clock of large size having marble base and column with enamel face

A George III mahogany longcase clock, by J. Stewart, Glasgow, the 14 inch arched brass dial with maker's roundel and dolphin spandrels, above a roman and arabic silvered dial with subsidiaries seconds dial and date aperture, the twin train movement striking a bell, within a fret carved hood and waisted trunk, within spiral pilasters, on box base and bracket feet (221cm)

Hugh Thomas, Birmingham: a George III 8-day quarter chiming musical mahogany longcase clock with sailing ships automaton, the 14-inch painted arched dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, and date aperture, with dials for chime/silent and Cambridge chimes/Chime on 8 bells and rotating automaton set in the arch with five sailing ships and Neptune on twisted green-glass 'sea', the three-weight movement striking on a bell and chiming on a graduated nest of nine bells, the  swan-neck style hood with brass-capped Corinthian columns, above a moulded trunk door, flanked by columns, raised on a box and panel base with bracket feet, 244cm high.

An early 20th century bracket clock by Turlev Zurich-Bern, black painted case with gilded floral sprays and glazed door, 45 cm high c/w wall bracket (2)

A 20th century mahogany cased Elliott's of London bracket design Mantel clock, chiming movement, complete with key

A 19th Century mahogany cased bracket clock, Roman numerated painted dial (later) and twin fusee mechanism, scrolled foliate relief to case, 31cm tall

An oak cased bracket clock with Roman numerated chapter ring, key and pendulum

A collection of mid 20th Century and later mantle clocks, to include a mahogany cased Elliott Bracket clock, Enfield & Smiths manual wind, together with carriage and anniversary examples (3)

A 19th Century bracket clock, of Empire design in white, black and red veined marble, gilt metal urn finial, white convex enamel dial with Arabic numerals, flanked by fluted scrolls, the breakfront plinth with inset gilt metal frieze of cherubs, peg feet, bell chiming mechanism, height 36cm, (no key or pendulum)

A 19th Century painted black slate bracket clock, of Baroque design with a pineapple urn and floral vase finials, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, supported by fluted pilasters, plinth raised on gilt metal feet, height 41cm, width 24cm (pendulum only, no key)

Ɵ MCGARVA, JAMESOLD CLOCKS, THORNLEIGH, VICARS CROSS 1951 AND 1952Two albums of photographs recording James McGarva's collection of clocks, the first compiled in 1950 containing bracket, mantel and lantern clocks including a Lantern and a table clock by Tompion, and a spring night clock by Johannes Fromanteel, the second dated 1952 containing longcase clocks including Tompion and Banger no. 352, each image annotated in white Gothic calligraphy and both volumes hard-bound in blue cloth with gilt titles to boards. The present lot is believed to be one of only two pairs of albums compiled by James McGarva to record his clock collection and was used by Ernest Edwardes to assist in his work 'The Grandfather Clock'. The presentation of photographs pasted along with scripted annotations in white ink very much follows (but in a much simplified manner) that used by Walter Iden in the compilation of his albums, an example of which was sold in these rooms in our sale of THE HOROLOGICAL WORKING LIBRARY OF CHARLES ALLIX Wednesday 22nd February 2012 (lot 58) for £5,500 hammer. 

A FINE GILT BRASS EIGHT-DAY CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHOMAS MERCER, ST, ALBANS, NO. 1210, 1974The gilt four pillar single chain fusee eight-day movement with spotted plates, Harrison's maintaining power and jewelled Earnshaw-type spring detent platform escapement regulated by split metallic balance with cylindrical timing weights and palladium helical balance spring, the tapered silvered brass Roman numeral dial measuring 4.75 inches high and 4.5 inches wide at the top with subsidiary seconds dial and WIND, UP/DOWN indicator to centre, blued steel spade hands and signed Thomas Mercer to upper margin, the tapered rectangular brushed-gilt bevel-glazed case with hinged rectilinear carrying handle over glazed escapement aperture to top, plain angled uprights and side glasses, the rear with fixed gilt panel incorporating escapement START/STOP lever, hand setting knob, winding square and inscription THOMAS MERCER, ST ALBANS, ENGLAND, ESTABLISHED 1858 over serial number 1210 to lower edge, on canted skirt base incorporating bracket feet with shallow arched recesses between; with original substantial leather protective travelling case, winder and paperwork including purchase receipt dated 25th March 1974.The clock 16cm (6.25ins) high with handle down, 14cm (5.5ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Provenance: Purchased direct from Thomas Mercer by Lawrance Hurst, 25th March 1974. Thomas Mercer was born in Saint Helen's, Lancashire in November 1822. He was apprenticed to his grandfather William Walker, a watchmaker in St. Helen's, and then went on to work for the esteemed Liverpool watch maker Thomas Russell. He travelled to London in 1851 lodging in Clerkenwell - the hub of the London horological trade. Thomas Mercer obtained employment from the chronometer maker John Fletcher before setting up on his own at Newton Street in 1858 before relocating to Spencer Street in around 1860. By 1871 Mercer had moved to St. Albans and although he retained premises in London he operated his main workshop from a building on Prospect Road. Mercer entered chronometers for numerous Greenwich trials throughout the third quarter of the 19th century (where they were often placed in the top three) as well as exhibiting at many of the international exhibitions, including Paris 1867 where he was awarded a silver medal. Thomas Mercer died in Paris 1900 whilst serving as a judge for the Grand Exhibition; his body was repatriated by the French Navy for burial at St. Stephen's Church, St. Albans.The business continued under Mercer's eldest son of the same name and evolved during the first quarter of the 20th century to become one of the most prolific makers of chronometers supplying many other makers with movements as well as selling under their own name. The First World War also required the business to maintain significant output in their production. In 1935 Thomas Mercer junior died and the business was passed to his son Frank. During the Second World War Mercers supplied 2,000 chronometers and also produced timing mechanisms for bombs and torpedoes. The business continued under the management of successive generations still producing chronometers and branching-out to create fine high precision domestic timepieces such as the current lot until 1982 when the chronometer making arm of the firm was acquired by Sinclair Harding.  

A RARE CHINESE GILT BRASS MINIATURE TABLE CLOCK WITH ROCKING FIGURE AUTOMATONUNSIGNED, PROBABLY GUANGZHUO WORKSHOPS, EARLY TO MID 19th CENTURYThe four knopped-pillar twin chain fusee back-winding bell striking movement with plates measuring 4.25 by 3.5 inches, Knife-edge pivoted verge escapement regulated by short disc bob pendulum and fitted with foliate motif engraved backcock apron, the backplate finely engraved with a central oval panel containing Prince-of-Wales feathers issuing from a coronet onto vertically hatched background, within a field of symmetrical Neo-Classical inspired leafy scrollwork bordered a slender wavy band, the 4.25 by 6.25 inch arched gilt brass dial applied with convex fired white enamel hour disc with minute band divided into fifths and Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track, with pierced gilt brass hands and chased gilt rosette-and-scroll pierced spandrels beneath arch painted in tones of red, blue, cream and brown with a figure of Chronos rocking with the motion of the pendulum between two trees within a European inspired lakeland landscape, the arched fire-gilded brass case with lobed orb finial to the ogee-shaped canopy superstructure applied with leafy scroll-chased mounts between beaded borders, the front with bead decorated hinged arched glazed brass door beneath shell-centred crest issuing leafy trails and pendant husks continuing down the front edges to flank the dial aperture, the sides with symmetrical scroll-cast mounts over oval fretwork panels each pierced and chased with blooming foliage within surround of repeating lappet-leaves decorated with further scrolling motifs to upper and lower margins, over swollen base sections applied with delicate pierced and chased fretwork mounts, the rear matching the front and raised on four leaf cast and chased scroll feet onto a fixed brass-topped hardwood plinth base applied with acanthus cast ogee moulding and with squat bracket feet.39cm (15.5ins) high, 22cm (8.625ins) wide, 15,5cm (6.125ins) deep. The Chinese pre-occupation with mechanical timepieces can trace its roots back to the Court of the Wanli emperor who received as a gift two timepieces from the Jesuit priest Matteo Ricci in 1601. During the 18th century (from Kangxi reign onwards) exotic musical automaton timepieces became highly desirable and thus a very important commodity with regards to maintaining healthy trade relations between London and the Chinese Court. By the time of the reign of the Qianlong emperor such examples of the clockmaking art had become so fashionable that they were often traded as gifts to eminent officials and wealthy merchants as well as the Court itself.Mechanical clocks also had a symbolic purpose to the emperor signifying the ability to master the time and the calendar. As such they cemented his position as the Son of Heaven of having divine powers and the ability to control the transcendence of time in the Universe. Clocks were also valued for their practical applications and symbolised the smooth running of the emperor's administration through efficient time management. This significance is perfectly illustrated by a poem composed by the Kangxi emperor entitled 'The Chanting of the Chiming Clock' which translates as: Methods originating from the West taught us with a keen heart.Wheels circle on a quarterly basis, hands move according to minutes.Dawn needs not to ne announced, golden clock reports in advanceWork hard on government affairs in the morning, memorials are never completed in a late manner The Qianlong emperor's interest in the clockmaking art led to the expansion of the imperial workshops employing both Chinese and European clockmakers. These skilled artisans were given unrivalled access to the finest raw materials available at the time including gold, jade, ivory and gemstones. The first references to the imperial workshops making mechanical timepieces can be found during the Yongzheng period from records dating to 1723. Local workshops established in Guangzhou, Yangzhou and Beijing produced timepieces based on European (mostly English) models but with re-worked details to cater for the domestic Chinese market. Testament to the quality of Chinese clocks made in Guangzhou is represented by the fact that the Qainlong Emperor received examples as imperial tribute and went on to amass a huge collection with 3,431 timepieces on display within the imperial palace complex at one time (see Moments of Eternity: Timepieces Collection from the Palace Museum exhibition catalogue, Macao, 2004, pages 448-49).The current lot draws on European models for its form and the engraving to the backplate very closely resembles English work as illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 363 (Figure 20.7). The painting to the scene in the arch however is typical of Chinese work with details strongly delineated and executed in a bold palette of colours. The movement winding from the back also reflects Chinese preference for dials not to be interrupted by the presence of winding holes. The mounts show a high degree of hand finishing/chiselling, and the clock is particularly attractive due to its relatively small proportions.  

Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV GILT BRASS MOUNTED SMALL BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH SILENT PULL QUARTER-REPEATANTOINE THIOUT, PARIS MID 18th CENTURYThe eight-day movement with tapered plates incorporating concave lower angles united by four angular baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Thiout AParis to lower margin, the silent pull repeat mechanism sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 5.5 inch circular thirteen-piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with sculpted blued steel hands the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated putto surmount to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over generous leaf cast arched cornice, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on feet cast as dragons with foliate apron between.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28.5cm (11.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.   Antoine Thiout is recorded in Baillie, G. H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'very famous maker' born in 1692, appointed Jure in 1743 and dying in 1767. He is perhaps best known for his 1741 publication Traite d'horlogerie which is generally considered as one of the classic horological works of 18th century. Amongst his patrons were the duc d'Orleans and the Dowager Queen of Spain; examples of his work reside in many important European collections including a bracket clock in the Garde Meuble, Paris.Condition Report: Movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor and the going train will run. The wheelwork of the repeat train is complete however the rack-pull lever is lacking (snail and starwheel are present). The spring box is intact and the train will run through. One of the two vertical hammer arbors are lacking as are both the hammer arms. The dial has hairline crack across the enamel disc centre and the I, IIII and VI cartouche numerals have small edge chips; the rear is lacking a securing latch otherwise dial is in good original condition albeit a little tarnished/discoloured and with finely worked hands.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to some light blooming to the shell veneers in places and some patchy tarnishing to some of the brass marquetry.Clock has a case key but no pendulum or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A RARE FRENCH LOUIS XV BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECEHENRY SULLY, SAINT GERMAIN EN LAYE, CIRCA 1725The single going barrel movement with tic-tac escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum and rectangular plates incorporating canted lower angle united by four baluster pillars pinned at the rear, the backplate engraved Sully a St. Germain en Laye above the external mainspring barrel click, the 6 inch circular gilt brass twelve-piece enamel Roman numeral cartouche dial with Ho-Ho bird and lambrequin inhabited scroll-decorated centre within blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and with every minute numbered to outer track, with sculpted blued steel hands the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated martial putto surmount to the domed caddy superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over swan neck centred crest flanked by rosettes, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated 'tiled; floor and contra-parti veneered back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring Ho-Ho birds grappling to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line edging, the sides with scroll inlaid outswept upper sections terminating in batons applied with gilt swags over brass-edged windows with canted upper angles and arched lower rail over further laurel cast mounts to inlaid lower margins, on feet cast as dolphins with foliate scroll decorated apron between, (the movement previously with silent-pull repeat mechanism).58.5cm (23ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide. Henry Sully was born in 1680 and was apprenticed to Charles Gretton gaining his Freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1705. After a short period working as a journeyman for his former Master he left for Continental Europe first to Leiden 1708-11 then to Frankfurt and Vienna before settling in Paris in 1715. Whilst in Vienna he published his first book 'Regle Artificielle du Temps' in 1714 with the first French version subsequently published in Paris in 1717. It was at this time he formed a close working relationship with Pierre LeRoy and presented his first 'Montre de Mer' to the Academie des Sciences in 1716. In 1718 he established a watchmaking factory at Versailles before setting-up another in Saint Germain en Laye in around 1724. During his time in St. Germain Sully continued developing his designs for a Longitude timekeeper and in 1726 one of his timepieces (utilising his modified version of Debaufre's escapement with two diamond pallets) was trialled off Bordeaux. Henry Sully unfortunately died in 1728 bringing his efforts to further develop his Longitude timekeeper to an abrupt halt; if he had lived longer it is possible that he could have devised an appropriate timepiece well in advance of Harrison's 'H4' of 1759.Surviving clocks and watches by Henry Sully are very rare; the current lot is probably the only 'domestic' timepiece by him to survive from his time at St. Germain en Laye.PLEASE NOTE description updated to confirm that the movement has a tic-tac escapement rather than a verge escapement 25/02/2022. Condition Report: Please note that the present clock has a tic-tac escapement not verge as indicated in the printed catalogue. The going train appears all-original and is in relatively clean working condition. The backcock is now fitted with a suspension spring for the pendulum - originally it would have had a silk thread. Spare holes in the plates indicate that the movement was most likely originally fitted with pull-quarter repeat work which has now been removed. The dial is generally in good original condition with visible damage limited to hairline cracks across the X and II numerals. Many of the cartouches have now been secured to the dial plate with solder applied from behind. The hands appear original and are very nicely sculpted.The case is generally in very good original condition exhibiting rich but mellow colour to the gilt mounts and brass marquetry. The veneers are in very good original stable condition with minimal lifting and only a few very small losses to the brass. The superstructure has had the joints reglued otherwise faults to the case are generally limited to very slight bumps, scuff, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The clock has a pendulum but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND UNUSUAL LOUIS XVI PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK WITH CALENDARUNSIGNED, PROBABLY SWISS, LATE 18th CENTURYThe circular twin going barrel movement flattened to lower margin and with four pillars pinned at the rear, the going train with pin-wheel escapement positioned low-down between the plates for regulation by a pendulum incorporating pivoted beam regulation adjustment to suspension, the strike train with rack, star wheel, snail cam and related detents etc. positioned on the backplate for sounding the hours, the 6 inch circular convex white enamel dial with three subsidiary dials labelled in French for Days-of-the-week, month-of-the-year and date-of-the-month to centre within puce Arabic numeral hour chapter ring and outer Arabic five minute ring, with steel 'arrow' hands for the subsidiaries set behind fine scroll pierced and engraved hour and minute hands, the break-arch case with basket of fruit surmount and pineapple finials to the engine-milled top surface over bead cast circular border enclosing concave porcelain ring bordering the dial finely polychrome painted with four oval vignettes depicting 18th century semi-erotic figural scenes separated by Neo-classical foliate scrollwork onto a deep cobalt blue ground, the lower section with further circular porcelain panel painted with Ajax performing self-martyrdom before Odysseus set within a cast foliate wreath applied to out-swept panel flanked by gilt lattice overlaid blue porcelain panel infill and pilasters also decorated with blue porcelain set into oval panels above projecting cylindrical porcelain plinths each painted with panels of floral sprays, the sides with further set of pinecone finials over panel upright projecting in a curve at the base, the rear with circular aperture set within a series of inset panels, on inverted breakfront fluted cavetto mounded skirt base with toupe feet, (unrestored and lacking pendulum, bell, bezel, mounts to the superstructure and cap for the left hand porcelain cannister).53cm (21ins) high, 47.5cm (18.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep Provenance: Broadlands, Hampshire being the property of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma and thence by descent. The visible strike-work positioned on the backplate of the movement of the current lot is typical of Swiss practice and is most often seen on bracket clocks made in the Neuchatel region from the 1770's onwards. The pinwheel escapement was invented by the Parisian clock and watchmaker Jean LePaute in 1753. Being a form of deadbeat escapement it ensured good timekeeping however was difficult to make due to the precision required in forming the pallets as the tolerances required for operation are very slight. Notwithstanding this the pinwheel escapement became increasingly popular during the latter years of the 18th century reaching its zenith in the first half of the 19th century through its use in table regulators. The dial with puce numerals and bold detailing to the subsidiaries would support the clocks Swiss origins. The case although is very much in the Louis XVI Neo-classical taste is somewhat unusual in its design which would also support manufacture away from Paris, however the quality of the casting is very fine. The porcelain elements are very much in the style of Sevres with fine quality painting (most notably to the panel beneath the dial) - it may well be that these elements were bought-in from Paris.  Condition Report: The movement appears essentially complete, is intact but currently not running due to neglect. The pendulum rise/fall regulation mechanism appears to be incomplete (lacking cam assembly to the back of the dial?) there are two spare threaded holes next to the hammer pivot whose purpose is not outwardly clear (nothing obvious missing from the strike) and another two at the base of the backplate possibly for a pendulum holdfast. The bell is lacking. The dial has a small chip to the left hand winding hole, very slight cracks/chips around the upper and lower fixing screws and a very light hairline through the centre. The hand for the upper right-hand subsidiary is lacking its tip, all others are intact. The minute hand has been half-replaced with plain (unengraved) brass and the hour hand is bent. The hands are not correctly secured. The case has several holes to the curved top sections indicating that further mounts were originally applied but are now missing. The top mount has some foliage detached at the apex. Both the rear and front bezels/covers are missing. The porcelain around the dial appears free from visible damage as is the plaque beneath and the blue-glazed backing panels. The left-hand drum has been broken into several pieces and repaired at some point, the left hand one is loose and apparently undamaged but is lacking its gilt bras cap. The underside of the drum has a blue double 'L' mark for Sevres. The case is generally dirty with wear and discolouration to the gilding including some Verdigris around the lower front panel.Clock does not have pendulum, bell or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE GEORGE II PROVINCIAL MAHOGANY TABLE CLOCKJONATHAN SMALLWOOD, LICHFIELD, CIRCA 1735The five finned pillar twin fusee bell striking movement now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating rise/fall regulation to suspension and with arched apertures to the lower edge of both of the movement plates, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with finely matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Jn'o Smallwood, Lichfield to lower margin, with pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with subsidiary rise/fall regulation dial flanked by conforming mounts, the case with hinged brass carrying handle to the inverted bell-top superstructure over cavetto and ogee top mouldings and scroll pierced blind frets to the upper quadrants of the glazed front door, the sides with fillet-edged break-arch windows beneath further glazed infill panels, the rear with plain panel door set within the frame of the case, on shallow cavetto skirt base with squat block feet; with a later wall mahogany wall bracket with single scroll-outline support.The clock 42cm (16.5ins) with handle down, 25cm (10ins) wide, 16.6cm (6.5ins) deep. Jonathan Smallwood is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers of the World as working in Lichfield circa 1730 with a sale of his stock taking place in 1741. A walnut table timepiece by him is illustrated in Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS on page 289 (figure 317).Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor escapement however as this has not involved any cutting-out to the plates or case (except for a small 'scoop' to the lower rail beneath the rear door) restoring the clock back to its original form should be straightforward and would leave little evidence. Movement otherwise is in good original condition with the strike train appearing entirely original. Although the mechanism is in relatively clean working condition a precautionary clean/service is advised before putting into long term use. The dial has a series of unused holes in the plate behind the chapter ring at XII, III, VI and IX. These holes appear to be 'cast' apertures that have not been finished/reamed to take any fitting hence are not in any way considered evidence of alteration to the dial. The dial also has practice engraving if a bird to the rear of the plate towards the centre. The chapter ring has lost its silvering but the engraving is still strong and finely executed. The hour hand appears to be a replacement and both hands have been repaired. Dial otherwise is in good original condition but is somewhat dirty/discoloured. The case is generally in good original unrestored condition with significant faults limited to a historic bump to the left hand front corner of the upper mouldings which has resulted in chipping/losses to both the front and side sections of mouldings at that point. The mask around the dial (behind the front door) has a small loss to the veneer overlap to lower right hand side of the arch and the rear door has wear/losses to the slender overlap moulding to the left hand vertical edge. The right hand side has a small filled hole near the front edge (probably from an earlier door clasp which has been removed). All feet are missing their moulded faces and the base board is warped and split due to overtightening of the movement securing bolts. Case has very good untouched patinated finish.Clock has a pendulum and a case key but no winder. The bracket is structurally sound but otherwise is in poor condition having patch repairs to the vertical faces of the table and overall wear/chipping etc. Condition Report Disclaimer

A PINE THIRTY-HOUR HOODED WALL CLOCKJOHN TAYLOR, EARLY 18th CENTURY AND LATERThe four finned pillar countwheel bell striking single-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square bras dial with ringed calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with bold fleur-de-lys half hour markers and signed John Taylor, Fecit to lower margin, with dine scroll-pierced brass hand and mask-centred scroll cast spandrels to angles, now in a case with ogee cornice and plain frieze over glazed hinged dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to angles and the sides with conforming quarter columns set at the rear, set on a bracket with cavetto throat moulding over shaped side supports applied to a backboard cut with an arch to the lower edge, (case adapted from a longcase clock case).88cm (34.5ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. The movement of the current lot exhibits features typical of Northern clockmaking (such as 'cartwheel' cut-outs to the dial plate casting) hence was most likely made by John Taylor of Dukinfield, Cheshire, who is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as married in 1709 and dying in 1744. 

A FINE SCOTTISH GEORGE II MAHOGANY AND BURR ELM DOMESTIC REGULATOR WITH CENTRE-SECONDS ALEXANDER CUMMING, INVERARAY, CIRCA 1755The substantial five pillar rack striking movement with deadbeat escapement regulated by a later seconds period wood rod 'Ludlam' pendulum with heavy brass faced lenticular bob, bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and six wheel going train, the backplate with aperture cut for the pallets, the 12 inch square single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands and signed Ale:r Cumming INVERARAY to an arched cartouche to centre within chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scallop shell inhabited foliate scroll engraved decoration to spandrels, in a case with complex moulded dentil cornice, fretwork frieze and turned three-quarter columns to the hood door, the sides with break-arch glazed apertures and quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over burr elm veneered panel inset break-arch door, the plinth base veneered with conforming rectangular panel over ogee bracket feet.207cm (81.5ins) high, 55cm (21.75ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. Provenance: Possibly constructed for Archibald Campbell, the third Duke of Argyll, whilst the maker was working for him at Inveraray circa 1755.Alexander Cumming was born circa 1732 and is believed to have been apprenticed to an Edinburgh based watchmaker. At an early stage his talent for the mechanical was noticed by Lord Milton through whom he is most likely to have ended up working alongside his brother, James, at Inveraray for Archibald Campbell, the third Duke of Argyll during the 1750's. Alexander and James Cumming were commissioned by the Duke to install an organ for his new castle at Inveraray and Alexander was also tasked to produce a clock.Alexander Cumming was a founder member of the Scottish Royal Society in Edinburgh and by 1761 (after the death of Archibald Campbell) he had moved to London possibly through the encouragement of Thomas Grignon. By 1763 Cumming was established in New Bond Street and supplied the first ever recording barometer to George III which is still in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace. He was subsequently appointed as an 'expert' by Act of Parliament to assess Harrison's marine timekeepers and in 1766 he published The Elements of Clock and Watch Work. In addition to clockmaking Cumming is also credited with other notable inventions such as the first accurate recording barograph (1766), the microtome - a machine for making extremely thin slices as used in microscope slide-preparation (1770) and an advanced design of flushing toilet which included a trap to prevent odours re-entering the room.By the mid 1790's Alexander Cumming had retired to Penton Place in Pentonville, then a suburb of London, where he wrote a number of essays on mechanical questions. He died at home on 8th March 1814, aged eighty-two, and was buried at St James's Chapel, Pentonville Road, Finsbury, London. The current lot is an interesting and potentially historically significant example of Cumming's early work due to being distinctly experimental in nature and dating to his time at Inveraray. The escapement is perhaps particularly noteworthy as it appears to follow a design by Thomas Grignon which was conceived as an improvement over Graham's deadbeat (see Rees, Abraham Rees's Clocks Watches and Chronometers 1819-20 page 200 and Fig 6). If this is the case then evidence of collaboration between Grignon and Cumming would serve as confirmation of a direct connection with Archabold Campbell due to the fact that the third Duke also commissioned Grignon to produce a clock for presentation to the Royal Society of Arts in London (also see Rees, page 68).  The six-wheel going train is unusual but was probably necessary in a hour-striking clock that was also intended to serve as an accurate timepiece and possible 'test bed' for an improved design of deadbeat escapement. It would seem that the going train was conceived to allow the delivery of a high degree of motive power through the motionwork in order to proportionally minimise the effect of friction (and interference from the strike train during lifting) on the power delivered to the escapement. Indeed the fact that the current lot was designed with a strike train and a 'domestic-friendly' dial layout would strongly suggest that the it was made for a knowledgeable patron who wanted a highly accurate timepiece suitable for domestic use. When this is considered alongside the strong possibility of collaboration between Cumming and Grignon at Inveraray then the most likely patron would have to be Archibald Campbell, third Duke of Argyll. 

A BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR ROBERT WOOD, LONDON, LATE 18th AND EARLY 19th CENTURYWith a five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by a lenticular bob pendulum, with an 8 inch brass dial applied with slightly convex painted Toman numeral hour disc inscribed Rob't Wood, LONDON to centre and with pierced gilt brass hands within gilt brass surround finely engraved with rosette-centred floral sprays to spandrel areas and with similar infill flanking the subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial to the arch, in a bell-top case with five gilt bras urn finials to superstructure and cavetto top mouldings, over break-arch glazed door incorporating brass filet mouldings to the dial aperture and scroll cast frets to the upper quadrants flanked by brass stop-fluted canted angles, the sides with hinged gilt bras carrying handles over break-arch frets cast with cherub mask centred sunburst and scroll decoration, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.53cm (21ins) high excluding top finial and plinth, 63cm (25ins) high overall, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 22cm (8.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Three makers with the name Robert Wood are recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The first around 1789, the second at Finsbury Square 1808-11 and the third from Kent Road, 1820.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in relatively clean working condition. The dial plate is drilled for three winding holes suggesting that a quarter-chiming movement was originally intended however there is no other visible evidence of another movement being fitted to the dial hence we are of the opinion that the clock was probably built-up using unused 'old stock' dial and case in the early 19th century (hence why movement appears late for the dial and case). The seatboard also appears old/original and undisturbed and there is no evidence in the case (filled or spare holes, or new timber) suggesting different movement fitment although there is an inset piece of timber following the arch of the dial to the back of the mask which would again appear to date form the time the clock was made. In summary the clock exhibits features which would suggest that it has been 'built-up' from parts however we feel that this was done 'in-period' hence the clock essentially started out in its current form. However we also appreciate that opinions may vary.The dial has old wear/rubbing and scratching to the painted surface and a poorly retouched scuff to the left of the signature otherwise is in sound original condition; the engraved gilt brass facing is in good original condition retaining good gilt surface. The case is generally in fine condition with faults limited to light wear, shrinkage and a few age-related bumps and scuffs with the most noticeable being some chipping to the veneer overlap of the rear door. The top final block would have originally been flanked by fretwork panels which are no longer present and the top flat surface onto which the block sits has been re-veneered to cover the slots for the frets.Clock has pendulum and case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR J. COLLINWOOD, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the geometric border engraved rectangular backplate, the 8 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed J'N COLINWOOD, LONDON to centre and with pierced gilt brass hands set behind a hinged convex-glazed cavetto moulded cast brass bezel, the arched case with brass ball finial to the concave-sided pyramidal upstand over front line inlaid with an oval panel within conforming shaped panel and strung edges, the sides with ached brass fish scale inset sound frets and the rear with arch-glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with gilt brass lobed bun feet.60cm (23.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. A John Collingwood is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1782. Condition Report: The movement is in complete original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The backplate has a spare threaded hole towards the upper left hand corner which was most likely intended for holding a pendulum locking screw when not in use; the clock is fitted with a spring type clamp hence this hole is surplus to requirements. The mechanism is in relatively clean working condition. The dial retains its original old cream surface but with overall light crazing and touching in/restoration. The numerals have been 'strengthened' and the signature overpainted in a manner most likely intended to match the original worn text beneath. The hands have some slight bending but otherwise appear undamaged. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III STYLE OAK CASED BRACKET CLOCK WITH DOMED TOP REEDED COLUMNS EMBOSSED BRASS FACE AND BEVELL EDGE GLASS DOOR BY W & H SCU GERMANY 30CM HIGH 23CM WIDE

Regency period walnut cased bracket clock, the silvered dial displays Roman chapters, the chiming German mechanism enclosed with clothed fretwork panels, H: 52 cm. Working at lotting. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133

William Lister of Halifax. A George III oak long case clock, square brass dial with floral spandrels, chapter ring bearing Roman numerals, date and moon phase apertures, eight day two train movement with bell strike, the plain hood with brass capped columns, plain trunk and base, on bracket feet, with pendulum, weights and keys, 195cm high, 46cm wide, 26cm deep.

An 18th Century George III Scottish 8 day longcase grandfather clock by Gilbert Bannerman (1734 – 1812) of Banff. Brass face with engraved foliate detailing with silvered chapter ring, makers plaque and subsidiary dial. The case in mahogany with arched top glazed door hood with columns and brass finials. The trunk set with an arched top door, key and raised on bracket foot. Complete with two lead weights and pendulum. Measures approx; 239cm tall. Face / dial 12" / 11.5".

An 18th century brass dialled fussee movement bracket clock from Jones of Monmouth, presented in a later Victorian mahogany case, 46cm high

Walnut bracket clock, the case with spindle gallery and Corinthian half columns, square brass dial, Winterhalder & Hofmeier movement striking on two gongs, 44cm.

Oak and mahogany longcase clock, swan neck pediment with brass finial, fluted columns, long arched door, bracket feet, 12" square painted dial with floral spandrels, subsidiary seconds dial, signed Tory, Crowland, eight day movement striking on a bell, with pendulum and two weights, 209cm.

Replica chamber alarm clock, 17th Century style, the brass and iron 30-hour movement striking a bell, on a stained oak wall bracket, lacking weights.

A 19th Century Fruitwood and gilt quarter chime bracket clock by Tiffany & Co model 393, mounted with pointed floral in classical urn finials to each corner, flanked with side handles above pierced grills, with arched glazed panel door enclosing a silver chapter and gilt metal 8.5inch dial engraved with Arabic numerals, twin wind-up movement holes, flanked by fluted outset columns on plinth base, arch glazed rear door enclosing one gong and four chime with pendulum and door key. 48cm H x 31cm W x 21cm D

MAHOGANY CASED CHIMING BRACKET STYLE CLOCK

A William IV mahogany-cased bracket clock with bracket, height 42cm excl. bracket

A late George III mahogany bracket clock with brass inlay, 65cm

A fine quality chiming bracket clock in ebonised case. Chiming on 8 bells. 47.5 h x 40 w x 21cm d.  Working condition. 

A superb walnut chiming bracket clock with ormolu mounts. 77 h x 39cm w.

An 8 day oak case striking bracket clock, 50cm tall, with key and running

A mahogany bracket clock. COLLECT ONLY.

A mid-19th century oak cased longcase clock with a swan’s neck pediment and wooden paterae, with a square hood door flanked by matching ring turned pillars, trunk with reeded cluster columns, short double pointed arch topped door with crossbanding, on a square plinth with inlaid crossbanding and bracket feet, with a 14” square painted dial with Roman numerals, minute track and matching painted spandrels, semi circular date aperture with date wheel behind, matching brass hands, dial inscribed “Scales, Kendal”, dial pinned directly to a 30hour weight driven countwheel movement striking the hours on a cast bell. With steel chain, weight and pendulum. The Scales were a prolific family of 19th century clockmakers in Kendal, Cumbria, they are also recorded in trade directories of the period as working as goldsmiths and dentists.Dimensions: Height: 210cm  Length/Width: 54cm  Depth/Diameter: 24cm

A German "Junghans" Westminster chiming mantle clock c1910, in an oak case with a break arch top and brass carrying handle, arch topped glazed door flanked by two reeded pillars with capitals, on a moulded plinth with bracket feet, silvered sheet dial with chapter ring and subsidiary chime silent and pendulum regulation dials, with upright Arabic numerals, minute track and steel spade hands, three train eight-day movement chiming the quarters and hours on five gong rods. With pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 35cm  Length/Width: 32cm  Depth/Diameter: 20cm

A late 20th century oak cased Grandmother clock with a swan's neck pediment and ball and spire finial, glazed break arch hood door with four turned pillars, full length glazed trunk door with a break arch top, trunk on a square plinth raised on bracket feet, with a weight driven three train German chiming movement, chiming the quarters and striking the hours on gong rods, brass break arch dial with a working moon disc, subsidiary day, date, month and seconds dials, silvered chapter ring and steel serpentine hands. With weights, chains and pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 192cm  Length/Width: 41cm  Depth/Diameter: 28cm

A John Peck of Wellingboro longcase clock, oak and mahogany case with shell marquetry inlaid door, bracket feet

Edwardian inlaid mahogany arch-topped bracket-type mantle clock with chining 8-day German movement striking on a gong

Hamburg American Corporation, Hamburg, a 19th century ebonised and gilt brass bracket clock, the brass arched dial with silvered chapter ring, the signed movement striking the hours and half on a bell, the case with gilt brass mounts, raised on a matching pedestal with applied cast masks, overall height 163cm, pendulum, key.Sold with a Time and Motion, Beverley receipt for £650 in 1987.HAC was founded in 1883 from the partnership of Paul Landenberger and Philip Lang in Schramberg. Originally called Landenberger and Lang, became the Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik in 1891. Landenberger previously worked as business manager for Junghans. In 1930 the HAC merged with Junghans. The trademark of two crossed arrows was registered in 1892.

A good, early 19th century 8-day longcase clock, the mahogany case with inlaid stringing, reeded columns to the trunk and hood, surmounted by swan necked pediment and supported on bracket feet, 14" painted arched dial with rolling moon feature, corners painted with fans against a green background, birds to the centre, signed for Glover of St Helens (there are several Glovers listed around the Prescot, St Helens areas, also in Widnes), with weights, pendulum and winding key. Approx height 220 cmCondition Report: Does not appear to have been serviced for quite some time and would benefit from a clean, some damage to the mouldings and areas of veneer loss, not restored.

An early 19th century 8-day mahogany cased longcase clock, the case with ¾ length door, square reeded columns, swan-necked pediments, ogee bracket feet, inlaid stringing, 13 inch square dial with inset ‘hatchet’ rolling moon, Arabic numerals, date indication, paintings showing representative figures of the continents to the corner, signed for John Barry, Ratliff Bridge (Loomes lists John Barry at Bolton le Moor in 1824), matched brass hands, with weights and pendulum, 220cm tall.

A selection of clocks including Victorian black slate and malachite set striking mantel clock, a French gilt metal striking mantel clock, a walnut cased carved mantel timepiece, a brass lantern form striking mantel clock, 20th century, two cased movements, an Art Deco chrome plated desk timepiece, single fusee clock movement, torsion mantel clock, a French single handed striking wall clock with bracket and a modern Highlands Vienna type wall clock (11)

A Supervox McMichael Type 498 wedge-form set; an unmarked two-band set (loose chassis); a Thomas Collector's Edition Radio, in bracket-clock form case, late; and a selection of three period wireless speakers including two by HMV; and a hi fi speaker. (7)

EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY MANTEL CLOCK,with engine turned silverised dial with eight day movement, in a balloon head case, on brass ogee bracket feet, 31cm high