A George III ormolu-mounted ebonised quarter-striking automaton clock with moonphase, calendar and sweep centre seconds.The case surmounted by a man standing beneath a cupola, striking a bell with each hand, via a linked hammer to the movement, above a square shaped galleried platform with urn finials, above an arch with four further finials, the front with foliate mounts and a shaped hinged door, flanked by canted angles with foliate mounts, the sides each with a brass carrying handle and a grille panel (one lost), on scrolled bracket feet; the shaped arched brass dial plate with 5 ½ in. white enamel dial, Roman chapters and Arabic five-minute markers, pierced gilt brass hands and sweep centre seconds, the arch centred by a shallow concave recess with moon phase shown as a rotating sphere, flanked to each side by white enamel subsidiaries for STRIKE/SILENT and the date of the moon, the fine-quality twin-train chain fusée movement, wound from the back, with verge escapement, foliate-engraved backplate, five turned pillars, intermediate wheelwork behind the dial for the moon phase and two link arms for the automaton striking63 cm. high, (one key). Illustrated This fine quality clock, with unusual dial arrangement, with its sweep centre seconds, moon phase and age, together with the fine quality wheelwork, would suggest a skilled London workshop. The case can be compared with another automaton clock by Robert Philip, London. The cases are virtually identical, utilising the same shaped design for the door, caryatids and with a standing figure beneath the cupola, which was sold at Bonhams, London, 6 July 2016, lot 75.
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A George III mahogany triple-train musical automata table clock with pull-repeatBy Thomas Hunter, Junior, London, circa 1760The case with well-figured veneers, surmounted by a bell top, above a panel door with arched glazed panel, the sides each with a brass carrying handle above shaped rectangular panel, with glazed back door, on stepped plinth with brass bracket feet, the arched 7in. dial, finely painted with figures in arcadian landscapes, the arch painted with a harbour, a hill-top castle in the background, and with an automata of ships passing through, on the hour, above the silvered chapter ring, signed about the VI Thos Hunter Junr LONDON, with Roman chapters and Arabic five-minute numerals, pierced blued steel hands, and two subsidiaries at the base for Chime/Not Chime and A Dance/Happy Clown, the three train fusée movement with all-over foliate-engraved backplate, five knopped pillars, verge escapement and strike on a bell, with the music set off hourly, or on demand, and playing two tunes on a carillion of eight bells50cm. high. Illustrated Thomas Hunter Junior is recorded apprenticed 1734, gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1742, he worked from New Broad Street Buildings, was appointed Warden in 1762, then served as Master in 1765; he died in 1785.
A Louis XV tortoisehell and cut-brass inlaid bracket clock and bracketBy Tortin, ParisSurmounted by a cherub holding a flaming torch, above the waisted case with glazed doorwith twin-cherub mount, on scrolled shaped feet, flanked by glazed side panels, on a waisted shaped bracket, the 9 in. cast brass dial with twelve enamel numerals with blue chapters, the twin train rectangular movement with signed backplate and external countwheel strike, now with anchor escapement and strike on a bellThe clock 77 cm. highThe bracket 34 cm. high, (one pendulum and key). Illustrated
K Mozer (London). A 20thC mahogany longcase clock, the break arch dial painted with a pheasant and flowers, dial bearing Roman Numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, three train eight day movement with Westminster chimes, the case with a broken arch pediment and hood with fluted columns, on a plain trunk and bracket feet, with key, 230cm high.
A Bell's mahogany cased grandmother clock, brass break arch dial with mask spandrels, silvered chapter ring bearing Roman numerals, eight day three train movement with Westminster chimes, the case with arched hood and brass capped columns and quarter pilasters, raised on bracket feet, 208.5cm high.
A George III ebonised bracket clock by John Archambo of London, the brass broken arch dial with fretwork spandrels decorated with sphinxes, birds and foliate scrolls, silvered chapter ring bearing Roman and Arabic numerals, pendulum bob and date apertures, subsidiary strike silent dial, pierced hands, pillared verge movement with pendulum, bell strike and quarter repeater on six bells, back plate with profuse cornucopia and foliate engraving, the case with brass trim, carrying handles and five ball finials, the sides with silk backed fretwork panels, raised on bracket feet, with key, 35.5cm x 23.5cm x 62.5cm, with an oak carrying case. NB. This lot is sold on behalf of the Estate of John Hewley Baines late of Heckington.
Antoine Gaudron, Paris: a Louis XIV and later bracket clock, the brass face with enamelled Roman numerals over a plaque 'Gaudron, Paris' and a gilt metal figural and relief decorated plaque, the unmarked movement striking on a gong, within a tortoiseshell, brass inlaid and gilt metal mounted case of typical form, h. 53 cm CONDITION REPORT: Working order unknown and not guaranteed. Pendulum. Key to side lock. Some wear.
19th Century mahogany longcase clock by John Symonds of Reepham (Norfolk), the hood with fretwork and moulded cornice, arch shaped glazed door flanked by tapered pillars, trunk with arch shaped long door and standing on bracket feet, the arch shaped painted dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, eight day striking movement Condition:
A George III oak and mahogany cross banded longcase clock, the arched hood with broken scroll swan neck pediment enclosing a 13 inch white painted dial with rolling moon phase in the arch, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and marked 'Harlow, Lane End', gilt painted fan corners, 8 day movement striking on a bell above a shaped top trunk door flanked by fluted quarter pilasters and on shaped bracket feet, 226cm high
EARLY REGENCY MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, BY JAMES JEW, GLOUCESTER EARLY 19TH CENTURY the domed hood with a moulded cornice above an arched silvered dial engraved in the boss with an eagle and motto Tempus Fugit, above a Roman numeral dial marked at the quarter hours, signed 'J. Jew./ Gloucester' with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials, flanked by reeded column with gilt brass Corinthian capitals, above a long trunk with a moulded arch door with leaf carved corners flaNked by stop-fluted quarter columns, on a plinth base with bead moulded panel, raised on a gadrooned moulded base and ogee bracket feet; the eight day movement striking a bell, the door stamped 'T. STRATFORD' 261cm high, 57cm wide, 27cm deep
GEORGIAN STYLE EBONISED CHIMING BRACKET CLOCK, WINTERHALDER & HOFFMEIER 19TH CENTURY with a pine cone finial above an arched case enclosing a silvered chapter ring and subsidiary dial, flanked by gilt brass mounts, on a separate bracket, the movement striking eight bells and a gong, stamped W&H/ SCH Clock 47cm high; bracket 25cm high
LOUIS XV STYLE BOULLE MARQUETRY BRACKET CLOCK 19TH CENTURY with waisted pediment and case with ornate gilt bronze mounts, the glazed door enclosing white enamelled chapters with Roman numerals, signed ETIENNE CHAMPION/ A PARIS, on C-scroll feet, the movement striking a bell, also signed 68.5cm high Provenance: Ex. Blair Drummond House, near Stirling
LATE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY LINE INLAID MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH ROLLING MOON PHASE AND CENTRE SECONDS, SIGNED THO HADFIELD, CHAPEL, the 14" painted dial with subsidiary dial (blanked) and date aperture to the centre, painted with two windmills and enclosed by floral spandrels, with moon phase to the arch, powered by an eight day movement striking on a bell and housed in a case with swan neck pediment and brass ball and spike finial above free standing cluster columns to the fore corners, the flame cut long trunk door with shaped top and flanked by square, reeded quarter columns and raised on a chamfered base with ogee bracket feet, 95" (241.3cm) high
LATE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY INLAID OAK AND MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK SIGNED KIRKPATRICK, LINCOLN, the 12" painted Roman dial with subsidiary seconds dial, enclosed by spandrels painted with maids in front of cottages and an Abbey ruin to the arch, powered by an eight day movement striking on a bell and housed in a case with broken swan neck pediment and free standing turned fore columns, over a panel inlaid with rearing horse and scroll work and short trunk door, flanked by quarter columns an raised on a panelled base with ogee bracket feet, 85 ¾" (217.8cm) high
LATE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY LINE INLAID OAK AND MAHOGANY CROSSBANDED OAK LONGCASE CLOCK WITH ROLLING MOON PHASE, SIGNED WALKER, COVENTRY, the 14" painted dial with subsidiary seconds and date dials to the centre, enclosed by spandrels painted with figures in rural pursuits, set beneath a rolling moon phase to the arch and housed in a case with broken swan neck pediment above free standing, fluted columns to the fore corners, over a long trunk door with shaped top, flanked by fluted quarter columns and raised on a panelled base (a/f) with ogee bracket feet, 87" (221cm) high
A Japanese Meiji period bronzed spelter mantel clock, modelled as a gong and bracket supported on elephant bases and scroll plinth, eight legged support, 52 cm high x 37 cm wide x 19 cm deepTarnishing to the metalwork with multiple areas of scratching and scuffs. Functioning at time of testing, key present. Rubbing to the gilt. The tusks of both elephants are broken. Marked 'FB' on the back. No apparent dents or restoration.
A Large Gothic Style Carved Oak Chiming Bracket Clock, circa 1870, pediment with a pierced gallery, carved and pierced side sound frets, 12-inch silvered dial with Roman numerals, fast/slow regulation lever above 12, triple chain driven fusee movement, quarter chiming on a nest of eight bells and striking a gong for the hours, movement secured by brackets, 75cm high, with a carved oak wall bracket, 34cm high 10.04.18, Case surfaces are slightly faded in parts, case with small scuff marks, bezel is loose and needs attention at the hinge, bezel latch is missing, dial is discoloured, throughout, movement is dirty, gong is rusty, right hand side movement bracket with two screws missing, pendulum is missing, wall bracket with one piece of moulding loose to the front and needs securing, this piece is still with the clock.
A Carved Oak Chiming Bracket Clock, circa 1880, broken arch pediment, blind fret borders, side sound frets, 9-inch dial with Roman numerals, triple chain fusee movement, anchor escapement, quarter chiming on a nest of eight bells and striking a gong for the hours, 60cm high, with a carved oak wall bracket, 34cm high09.04.18, Pediment with minor chips to the edges, side frets with cracks and the back silks are discoloured and damaged, back door is tight when opening, case back with small signs of white paint marks, dial is discoloured and with staining marks, movement looks clean, pediment suspension spring is broken, wall bracket with small chips to the edges.
A Thirty Hour Clock Dial and Movement, signed Kember, Shaw, circa 1770, 9-3/4-inch square brass dial with chapter ring signed, dial centre with engraved scroll and bird decoration, bird cage movement with anchor escapement and outside countwheel striking on a bell, 31cm high, with a later attached metal wall bracket 10.04.18, Dial is discoloured, single hand is missing, movement is dirty, later metal wall bracket, with a pendulum, no weight.
MODERN 'PHAETON' BRACKET CLOCK BY ACCTIM2 train 8 day movement, the four glass case enclosing a white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals, visible escapement and chiming movement striking on two bells, the pendulum with temperature compensating, two-tube mercury bob, contained in a brass pillared case, on block feet, 30cm high
An Edwardian mahogany bracket clock. In a baroque style with stepped quadripartite pediment. With gilded finials, spandrels and fretwork on the front and sides of the case. The brass dial has a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and three subsidiary dials for chime/silent, fast/slow rate and to chime on Westminster quarters or the eight-bell carillon. Triple fusee movement, striking on five gong or eight-bells. 67 x 39 x 26 cm.
A 19th century mahogany longcase clock, the 31cm white painted dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, twin winding holes eight day movement striking on a bell the hood with swan neck cresting freestanding pilasters arched door to waist flanked by fluted angles, bracket feet, 225cm high
A George III oak longcase clock, 31cm square brass dial inscribed John Stancliffe, Roman and Arabic numeral, mask and leafy scroll spandrels, date and penny moon apertures, twin-winding holes, eight-day movement striking on a bell, caddy top case with parcel-gilt with pillars, shaped rectangular door to waist, flanked by quarter-columns, bracket feet, 210cm high, c. 1760John Stancliffe was a Halifax maker who also signed clocks from Sheffield and London. He was born in 1706, was declared bankrupt in 1776 and died in 1780, a member of a widespread local dynasty of makers.

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