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A mahogany and gilded bracket clock, the brass dial inscribed J. Wilks Wolverton, with Roman and Arabic numerals with twin fusee movement striking on a bell, the case with lion mask ring side handles, 52cms tall

A William IV mahogany cased bracket clock with carved and shaped case,the circular enamel dial inscribed London with Roman numerals and single fusee movement, 35cms tall

A bracket clock, the painted dial indistinctly signed, London, with a twin train double fusee movement, striking on a bell, in a mahogany case, 43 cm high

A Louis XV style bracket clock, the 24 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, fitted an eight day movement, in a kingwood case with brass mounts, with bracket, 102 cm high (overall) Door loose (2)

A bracket clock, with a silvered and brass dial, signed Webster Cornhill, to a twin train double fusee movement, striking on a bell, 55 cm high

An 18th century style bracket clock, the arched brass dial signed Joshua Herring, London, with a silvered chapter ring and Roman numerals, fitted a twin fusee movement, striking on a bell, 50 cm high, with a bracket (2)

A bracket style clock with brass & silver coloured dial, 420mm high x 295mm wide x 180mm deep

Impressive Victorian architectural oak-cased 8-day bracket clock, by Georg Oram of London, carved case with Corinthian columns, engraved silvered dial with subsidiary dials, Westminster chimes and chime on 8 bells, good quality heavy brass movement, with key and pendulum, overall height 59cm, pediment width 43cmVery small piece of moulding missing from the top of the left-hand column otherwise all in good original condition,

A 19th century oak and mahogany longcase clock, the hood with a broken swan neck pediment and turned columns above a short trunk door, box base and bracket feet, the arched dial painted with cottages and a ruin, the 30cm dial with Roman numerals and a calendar aperture, inscribed Richard Jones, Llanidloes, the 30 hour movement striking on a bell, 212cm high

A 19th century oak longcase clock the hood with a broken swan neck pediment and turned columns, above a short trunk door, box base and bracket feet, The 35.5cm dial with a rocking ship to the arch, Roman numerals, seconds subsidiary dial and calendar aperture, inscribed David Jones, Llanarth, 232cm high

GERMAN BRACKET CLOCK, late Victorian oak case bracket clock with coil bar strike

LATE REGENCY BRACKET CLOCK, brass inlaid rosewood bracket clock by Webster of London, painted circular face (no pendulum) 46cm height

JAMES BROWN OF LIVERPOOL; a Georgian inlaid mahogany cased eight day longcase clock, the painted dial with sun and moon phase subsidiary dial above Roman numerals and two further subsidiary dials, the central architectural door flanked by two turned columns, raised on bracket feet, with winding key, pendulum and two weights, height including surmount 240cm.

JOHN CANNON, MARLBOROUGH; an 18th century wall clock with 30 hour movement, the brass face set with Roman numerals, 20cm, on oak bracket, with weight and pendulum.

A 19th century burr walnut cased bracket clock, the arched top above the painted dial set with Roman numerals and silent/chime subsidary dial, with twin fusee movement, height 44cm.Condition Report: Impact marks, cracking and losses to case and escutcheon, face is painted with light crazing, scratches and minor losses. Losses to veneer to base of case, later latch has been fitted.

ARTHUR DOBSON, LONDON; an 18th century mahogany cased bracket clock, the brass face with applied scrolling and floral decoration, with chapter ring bearing Arabic and Roman numerals and two subsidiary dials, with twin fusee movements striking on a bell, height 52cm.Condition Report: When wound clock appears to run although we offer no guarantee of working order. Front board with losses to timber lower left, front panel which surrounds the dial is possibly a replacement. Pierced grill to top right is pushed inwards and with splitting. Losses to timber and veneer, splitting to edge of door,

J C JENNENS, LONDON; a 19th century carved oak bracket clock, the silvered dial set with Roman numerals and subsidary dials, with fusee and ten gong movement striking on ten bells, the case with applied marble effect panels and cabochons, height 57cm, width 41cm, with carved oak bracket (2)

WINTERHALDER & HOFMEIER; a late 19th century German oak cased repeating bracket clock, with twin fusée movement and pull cord, the silvered dial set with Roman numerals and two subsidiary dials, height 45cm.Condition Report: Depth 22cm, width 30cm

FRANZ HERMIE; a mahogany eight day bracket clock, the dial signed ‘Wells & Lyon London’, with movement striking on five straight gongs, height 29cm, with a smaller early 20th century timepiece (2).

A collection of six modern clocks, to include a brass carriage clock, a carved wooden cuckoo clock and two bracket clocks, height of largest 30, etc.

A GEORGE III ENGLISH MAHOGANY CASED BRACKET CLOCK, BY JOSEPH SMITH OF LONDON,the domed top with brass swing handle and arched glazed panel door, with a brass dial, inked with Roman and Arabic numerals, pierced winding apertures, on outset bracket feet. 46cm high

A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND BRASS INLAID BRACKET CLOCK,the arched top with brass carrying handle, over a circular white enamel dial inscribed 'Vuillamy, London', inked with Roman numerals, the case with brass inlay and raised on bun feet. 42cm high, 29cm wide

Y&nbspA FRENCH LOUIS XV BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETARSANDAUX, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYThe rectangular five shouldered baluster pillar twin going barrel outside countwheel bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the backplate signed Arsandaux A Paris to lower margin, the 10 inch circular thirteen piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre inscribed ARSANDEAUX, A PARIS within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and every minute numbered to outer track, with sculpted steel hands, the engraved cut brass and brown shell contra-parti marquetry veneered shouldered waisted case with surmount cast as with Zeus as an eagle with Io, applied on a gadroon cast dome set on the outswept superstructure decorated with brass foliate strapwork scrolls into a cut shell ground flanked by leaf cast mounts to the angles, the front with rococo scroll cast scallop-shell centred crest over gilt brass-framed moulded waisted arch-glazed door decorated with a Classical female seated within rococo scrollwork to lower margin, enclosing marquetry veneered decoration to the inside surface of the rear door over a radial-lozenge tiled floor, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line-edged border, the sides with tall recessed arch windows between marquetry panel veneered upper and lower margins and the rear ebonised and with single panel door, on generous scroll cast feet incorporating female upstand to the rectangular table over repeating leaf cast moulded edge and generous cherub mask angle mounts flanking contra-parti marquetry decoration to front and sides, the base terminating with a lattice panel decorated rococo scroll cast pendant mount.The clock and wall bracket 118cm (46.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep overall.The Arsendaux family are listed in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as sometimes recorded with the spelling 'A.R. Sandeaux' and working in Paris from 1743. Other sources note a Jean Arsandaux becaming a 'maitre horloger' in 1727.Provenance: From a private collection in Northamptonshire

A GEORGE III BLACK CHINOISERIE JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKROBERT POLL, HARLESTON, CIRCA 1760The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and bright-cut bordered recessed slivered subsidiary seconds disc to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minute beyond the minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered boss engraved Rob't Poll, HARLESTON within herringbone border flanked by conforming mounts, in a black japanned case with gilt repeating scroll decorated box upstand over architectural moulded cornice, stylised torch motif painted upper quadrant panels and break-arch glazed door decorated with gilt foliate scroll to frame and applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows within leafy spray decorated surrounds and with conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding painted with foliate scrollwork panel, over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with Oriental figures and pavilions within an Arcadian garden landscape and complex edge mouldings, within scroll painted surround incorporating upper quadrant panels matching those of the hood, the sides painted with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with decorated cavetto top moulding over conforming landscape panel to fascia, on moulded skirt base incorporating bracket feet with gilt decorated shaped apron between.234cm (92ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Robert Poll is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Wissett, Suffolk and Harleston, Norfolk up until 1771. Condition Report: Movement is in dirty condition but was running in the vendors house at the time of consignment. The mechanism appears essentially all original with no visible evidence of alteration. The dial is in good original condition; the finishes have a pleasing age-mellowed appearance. The movement has its original seatboard but there is packing beneath suggesting the movement is not original to the case. The case is generally structurally sound and will respond very well to not a huge amount of work. The top board of the hood is currently detached, the hood columns have some worm damage (localised and non-active). The trunk door has some losses to the original raised decoration and crazing to the surface. The rest of the case exhibits fairly extensive Edwardian restoration with the sides re-panted and the plinth rebuilt incorporating face panel which may be original but with much overpainting. The feet are Edwardian.Generally an attractive example ripe for being 'revived'. Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, case key and crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED FIGURED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATTHOMAS PACE, LONDON, CIRCA 1785The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and trip-hour pull repeat, the backplate engraved with a central circular cartouche containing leafy sprays within asymmetric foliate scrollwork, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and recessed fan-shaped panel signed Tho's Pace, London to the basket-of-flowers engraved silvered centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with scroll pierced steel hands and applied rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with conforming leafy trail centred subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the bell-top case surmounted with a central brass pineapple finial over four other smaller conforming finials to angles and double cavetto top mouldings, the hinged front with brass fillet mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and folate cast and pierced upper quadrant frets flanked by brass floral drapery mounts applied to the canted angles, the sides with generous brass carrying handles over cherub-mask centred sunburst and foliate cast break-arch fretwork panels, the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with foliate scroll cast brass bracket feet.54.5cm (21.5ins) high, 34.5cm (13.5ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Thomas Pace is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Whitechapel, London 1784-1825. 

A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJOHN COTTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1695The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and scroll border engraved 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 scroll pierced steel hands and winged cherub mask and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, the lower margin of the dial plate with engraved signature Iohn Cotton in ye Strande, in a case with later domed caddy superstructure over architectural entablature and hinged glazed dial aperture incorporating floral marquetry decoration to surround and flanked by three-quarter columns to the front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with ebonised ground grotesque mask-centred floral trail decorated convex throat moulding over 41.5 inch rectangular door inlaid with an architectural urn within bird inhabited flowering foliage into an ebonised ground, centred with an oval lenticle and with half-round edge mouldings set into a herringbone inlaid surround, over base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming floral marquetry panel within herringbone border to fascia, on shallow moulded band and ogee bracket feet.196cm (77ins) high excluding later superstructure and feet, 223cm (88ins) high overall, 48cm (19ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. John Cotton is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born circa 1669, apprenticed to Charles Lowndes in 1683 and gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1695. Loomes notes that Cotton paid quarterage until 1697 and is thought to have died the following year. His son of the same name was apprenticed to Edward Comins, a shipwright of Woolwich, London. Condition Report: The movement is essentially in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is a little dirty/dusty hence requires a clean and service. The dial is in good clean condition with only a couple of light blemishes to the matted decoration to the centre only. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard with packing to the cheek uprights indicating the movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is structurally sound and retains all its important elements including good long backboard continuing down well into the plinth (has some shrinkage cracking and a couple of small patch repairs to the panel). The sides are also in good condition retaining almost all of their original length. The case has however seen some historic 'updating' and requires overall work. The caddy is a 19th century replacement as is the entablature moulding and hood columns. The sides of the hood have lost their veneers and rear quarter columns. The hood door has one small loss to the marquetry otherwise is in good condition. The throat moulding has some losses/flaking and historic filling to the marquetry, the trunk door also has s a few similar localised losses to the marquetry and some filling mostly to cracks near the top and bottom margins (due to shrinkage between the door panel and the clamps applied at each end). The trunk door lock is a replacement and there is a veneer patch repair to the escutcheon area. The sides of the case have a scumbled stain finish over the original veneers which appear sound; an attempt to clean back this finish has been made to the lower rear right causing patchiness. The base top mouldings have shrinkage cracking and some historic worm damage. The plinth retains its original marquetry panel which is in similar condition to the rest of the marquetry. The lower edge of the plinth appears to have been reduced slightly and applied with later moulding and ogee bracket feet. The side veneers of the plinth re in sound condition; the banding around the front panel has chips/losses and repairs. The plinth is a little out of square in relation to the trunk causing the clock to lean a little when the plinth is stood square on the ground. Otherwise faults to the case are essentially limited to age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and a few small localised repairs.Clock is generally a sound restoration project and has a pendulum, pair of brass cased weights and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA FRENCH REGENCE BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETANDRE HORY, PARIS, CIRCA 1725The rectangular five shouldered baluster pillar twin going barrel outside countwheel bell striking movement with verge escapement for regulated by pendulum with silk suspension, the backplate signed Andre Hory A Paris to lower margin, the 10 inch circular twelve piece cartouche numeral dial cast in relief with vases of flowers with Berianesque strapwork inhabited by a pair of opposing portrait bust medallions to centre, within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and every minute numbered to outer track, with sculpted steel hands and enamel cartouche signed A HORY, A PARIS set within scroll cast apron beneath, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry veneered case with cast ormolu surmount modelled as winged Fortuna set on the outswept superstructure decorated with brass foliate strapwork scrolls into a cut shell ground, the front with palmette-centred arched gilt crest terminating with acanthus scrolls issuing leafy pendants at the shoulders, over gilt brass-framed moulded arch-glazed door cast with scene of Amphitrite aboard a chariot holding a trident, enclosing marquetry veneered decoration to the inside surface of the rear door over a radial-lozenge tiled floor, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line-edged border, the sides with tall shaped-arch brass-fillet edged windows capped with scallop shell mounts set between marquetry panel veneered upper and lower margins, the rear ebonised and with single panel door, on generous scroll cast feet incorporating with shaped foliate scroll decorated apron between; the conforming ogee-shaped wall bracket with gilt-edged marquetry veneered cavetto upstand to the rectangular table over repeating leaf edge mounts and arcade decorated cavetto moulding forming the lip, and generous cherub mask angle mounts flanking premier-parti marquetry decoration to front and sides, the base terminating with inverted acanthus caddy with conforming pendant finial, (movement part dismantled).The clock and wall bracket 134cm (52.75ins) high, 50cm (19.75ins) wide, 26cm (10ins) deep overall. Andre Hory is recorded in Britten, F.J. Old Clocks & Watches AND THEIR MAKERS as working in Paris circa 1700-50. Britten notes a fine boulle-work bracket clock at the Pal de Pau, Paris; also a watch with six hour dial in the Gelis Collection and a repeating watch in the Ilbert Collection. Condition Report: Please not amendment to the report below (in block capitals) 23/02/2023. Movement is complete and appears essentially all original including the escapement although the crutch and pendulum are replacements. THE TRAINS HAVE BEEN RE-PINIONED USING THE ORIGINAL WHEELS; THIS REPAIR WAS TRADITIONALLY DONE TO ADDRESS PINION WEAR. The strike train second wheel, hammer pin wheel and fly are currently out of the movement but are present and appear undamaged. The under dial work is present for both motionwork and strike release. Once the detached elements are put back there is nothing to suggest movement that the movement wouldn't run (although the integrity of the strike mainspring has not been tested). The movement is generally a little dirty/neglected so a clean/service is required. The dial is in fine original condition retaining old gilding with a nice rich tone which would seem to only require a wash. The XII numeral cartouche and the name plate have some very light hairline cracks and the VII numeral is currently detached but undamaged. The hands have light oxidation. The case is in very good original condition but is presently very dusty/dirty. There is overall light lifting and movement to the brass marquetry but with surprisingly few losses. A couple of small pieces have been 'caught' hence are lifted and bent but overall the veneers are in good untouched condition and are very intact. The inside surface of the rear door has slight movement/cracking down the centre causing a couple of tiny losses to the shell but none to the brass. The inside base panel is missing a couple of wooden 'tiles' but the all the brass ones are present. The mounts are all present and are very nice quality. They are in good condition retaining old gilding with patchy oxidation/dirt. The bracket is a perfect fit for the clock but the marquetry is contra-parti and differs a little in style from the rest of the case. These is more significant lifting as well as some localised replacements and historic pinning. The mounts are in similar condition but perhaps slightly more discolouration and degradation of the gilding than those on the clock.Clock has later pendulum and a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED FIGURED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATELLICOTT, LONDON, THE MOVEMENT AND DIAL CIRCA 1765, THE CASE CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin fusee movement with thick plates, leaf-sprung trip-hour repeat and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with naturalistic scrolling foliage around a central reserve signed Ellicott, London surmounted by a break-arch strap supported basket of fruit beneath shaped backcock apron decorated with conforming stylised floral motifs, the 7.5 inch square single sheet silvered brass dial engraved with Roman numeral chapter ring and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with fine scroll pierced blued steel hands and signed Ellicott, London to the extremities of the lower margin, the upper left hand-hand upper corner with Strike/Silent selection switch, in a case with bras ball finial to the concave-sided pyramidal superstructure applied to the break-arch top with complex cornice mouldings, the opening front with scroll-pierced brass crescent-shaped fret over 6.5 inch circular convex glazed dial aperture fitted with a generous cast brass bezel, the lower corners with matching quadrant frets and with canted fluted angles, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over arched apertures with geometric pierced brass fret inserts, the rear with full-width arch-glazed door incorporating fluted canted angles matching the front, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base.52cm (20.5ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep. John Ellicott F.R.S. is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1706 to John Ellicott senior, a Cornish clockmaker who had gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1696 and died 1733. John junior worked from Swithin's Alley, Royal Exchange, London and was elected member of the Royal Society in 1738. He published works on horology in 1739 and 1753 and is particularly noted for the development of the cylinder escapement and a form of compensated pendulum; he also maintained a private observatory at his home in Hackney. John Ellicott was later appointed as Clockmaker to George III, and took his son, Edward into partnership in 1760 which lasted until his death in 1772.  The movement and dial of the present lot are a 'textbook' example of a type produced by the Ellicott workshop from around 1755, wherein the single-sheet silvered brass dial was set behind a front door incorporating a glazed dial aperture. There are at least a dozen clocks by Ellicott known with near identical movements and dials housed in cases following an earlier style with bell-top superstructure surmounted with a brass carrying handle akin to standard table clocks of the period (see Bruton, Eric The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks for one such example). The signature being just for 'Ellicott, London' would indicate that the movement and dial were made after John Ellicott (F.R.S.) took his son, Edward, into partnership circa 1758. This partnership lasted until John Ellicott's death in 1772. In addition to this, the style of the engraving to the backplate conforms to the earlier type of 'vine engraving' as discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS with two closely related backplates for clocks by David Hulbert and Robert Higgs illustrated on page 352 (Figure 19.5). This type of engraving was phased-out by around 1770 to be replaced by a lighter style of neo-classical influenced scroll design (see ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, page 362, Figure 20.6, for a backplate signed by Ellicott with this slightly later style of engraving). From this evidence the movement and dial can therefore be fairly accurately dated to the 1760's.Conversely the case exhibits elements in its design more indicative of those produced in around 1800. Most notably the detail of a concave sided 'pyramid' superstructure applied onto a break-arch top - a feature which was first introduced in around 1785 (alongside the introduction of 'balloon-shaped cases). This detail was first mostly used in cases with traditional dial formats (e.g. break-arch or full-arch), by makers such as James McCabe senior and Eardley Norton. The crescent-shaped fret over the dial was then subsequently introduced around the turn of the century primarily for use in cases with circular dial apertures. A good example of a case sharing all these features, albeit housing a rare oval dial for clock by Thomas Bannister, London, is illustrated in Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm English Domestic Clocks on page 309 (Figure 348). This example is notable in that it is dated 1801. When all the above is considered it is very unlikely that the movement and dial were made after 1772 and the case is no earlier than 1795. Notwithstanding this the clock is not a 'marriage' as such - as the case was clearly made for the movement and dial but at a slightly later date. This is most likely due to the original owner wanting to update the look of his clock to follow change in fashion.  

Y&nbspA GEORGE I/II GILT BRASS MOUNTED EBONY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON SIX BELLSLODINGTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1730The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with pull-quarter repeat on a graduated nest of six bells and later anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with Ho-Ho bird inhabited symmetrical foliate scrolls around a central twin-headed eagle, grotesque masks and a basket of fruit, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial applied with oval silvered brass signature plate engraved Lodington, London beneath later shaped plate inscribed TEMPUS FUGIT to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath subsidiary calendar dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the inverted bell top case with generous hinged brass carrying handle and gilt brass fillet detail to the superstructure over double cavetto top mouldings and opening front inset with brass fillet mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and to the scroll pierced upper quadrant frets, the sides with brass fillet-edged break-arch windows and the rear with rectangular door set within the frame of the case also with brass fillet mouldings to the glazed break-arch aperture and conforming upper quadrant panels, on cavetto moulded skirt base with moulded squab feet.42cm (16.5ins) high with handle down, 26.5cm (10.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Isaac Loddington is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1720-34.  The engraving to the backplate of the present timepiece can be compared to decoration discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass pages 262-71. This style of engraving has roots in French Huguenot immigrant work and of particular note is the inclusion of a 'Green Man' grotesque mask and a double-headed eagle, which may suggest that the clock may have been intended for a client based in central/eastern Europe. The design of the repeat work can be broadly compared to on a table clock by Richard Street described in Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Pull-Repeat Striking 1675-1725 pages 417-19. The main differences between the two are that the present clock utilises an internal hour rack planted on the inside of the backplate (rather than on the frontplate) and employs a standard design of quarter rack hook (rather than the unique design incorporating blocking piece to check the strike train whilst the quarters are running). Condition Report: The movement is in full working condition however is a little dusty with light oxidation to the brass hence a gentle clean/service is advised. As catalogued the escapement has been converted from verge regulated by short bob pendulum to anchor regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, hence the third and escape wheels of the going train are replacements of differing design to the original. The backplate has filled holes from the verge potances and the upper edge has an enlarged slot to the allow for the repositioned pallet arbor; the backcock is also a replacement. The strike train and quarter repeat mechanism appear all-original and are in fine condition; the pulley for the repeat mechanism is probably a replacement. The dial now has a plate applied over the false bob aperture fixed via two small feet pinned at the rear. The dial is otherwise in fine original condition with fine quality spandrel castings; the surfaces are generally a little dirty/tarnished and the minute hand is a replacement. The movement is retained in the case bey two later steel securing brackets; the movement and dial were originally secured via a bolt through the base of the case threaded into the movement base pillar (bolt no longer present). The case is in fine condition with faults limited to a small chip to the lower left-hand corner of the left side glass, minor shrinkage a few light age-related bumps and scuffs. Clock has two case keys but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA LATE VICTORIAN BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD BRACKET CLOCK ON PEDESTALSHARMAN D. NEILL, BELFAST, CIRCA 1893The substantial four pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with pivoted rise/fall beam regulation to suspension, chiming a choice of two tunes for the quarters either on a graduated nest of eight bells or four gongs and sounding the hour on a further larger coiled gong, the 8 inch arched gilt brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed SHARMAN D. NEILL, BELFAST to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and applied gilt scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with central FAST/SLOW subsidiary regulation dial flanked by further CHIME/SILENT and CHIME ON EIGHT BELLS/WESTMINSTER selection dials set within conforming mounts, the shallow break-arch top case with stepped surmount and stylised urn flanked by foliate scroll inlay to tympanum over silvered brass angled fillet inset dial aperture to the arch-glazed front door with line inlaid border and further foliate scroll infill to upper angles flanked by recesses to take columns at the angles, the sides with arched cherub mask and sunburst centred cast scroll-pierced sound frets, and the rear with rectangular brass grille inset door, the inverted breakfront base with fluted vertical band infill over cushion moulded skirt inlaid with a stylised foliate motif flanked by lines to front, on gilt brass lobed bun feet; the pedestal with complex double ogee edge mouldings to top over cavetto throat and rosette-centred fluted frieze, the trunk with raised demi-lune panel applied with engraved brass presentation plaque Presented to, Robert Garrett Campbell, AND, Alicia Anna Ferguson, ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR MARRIAGE, BY THE EMPLOYE'S OF, Mess'rs Henry Campbell & Co., Mossley, Belfast, DEC'R 1893, over further rectangular panel and fluted apron frieze, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings and conforming ogee capped skirt.The clock 68.5cm (27ins) high, 45cm (17.75ins) wide, 30cm (11.75ins) deep; the clock on pedestal 204cm (80.25ins) high overall. Provenance:Consigned by a direct descendant of Robert Garrett Campbell. Henry Campbell and Company were a firm of flax and tow spinners who bought Mossley Mill, Co. Antrim in 1859 (built in 1839). On his retirement Henry Campbell built a mansion, 'Lorne', at Craigavad, Co. Down. A benefactor during his life to the Belfast Royal Hospital and the Presbyterian Orphanage Society, he bequeathed approximately £200,000 for the founding of a hospital bearing his name, or a college (or both) in or near Belfast, which would provide a 'superior liberal protestant education'. Although a presbyterian, he chose trustees from differing protestant churches to administer his will, which led to the opening (3 September 1894) of Campbell College at Belmont, Belfast.  A clockmaker with the name Sharman D. Neill does not appear to be specifically recorded in the usual sources however he is recorded in the 1902 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster as a 'watch and clock manufacturer' working by appointment to 'His Majesty the King Res: Martello Terrace' from 12 Donegall place, Belfast. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean and essentially in working condition and there is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is a little dusty/sticky with lazy quarter-chiming and hour striking; adjustment will also be required with regards to the quarter hammers striking the bells cleanly - hence a gentle clean/check-over is required. Two (out of the four) quarter gong hammers are also currently detached from the pivot block - there is no damage evident so will be just a case of re-attaching with a new pivot pin. The dial is in good relatively clean original condition with faults essentially limited to patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the chapter ring. The clock case is generally in good original condition. The curvature to the top has a front-to-back shrinkage crack (not disfiguring and probably easily addressed by a skilled restorer) otherwise the veneers etch appear free form damage or significant and age-related blemishes. The surface colour is uneven due to some sun-fading. The superstructure shows evidence of having finials (five) and the front angles may have originally had columns applied within the angles - these may have been removed to 'tone down' the appearance of the clock in order to satisfy the principals of Protestant owners. The plinth is in very similar condition to the clock. The top has some slight movement (not visible when clock is in place) and there is a slip of moulding detached from the frieze to the right-hand side. The skirting at the base has a couple of small veneer corner chips and rubbing/staining along the lower edge. Otherwise faults to the plinth are limited to minor shrinkage, a few bumps, scuffs etc. and some fading to the veneers. It is also probable that the front angles were also originally fitted with columns (flanking the panel).Clock has pendulum and a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Ɵ HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE BOOKS MAINLY ON 17th TO 19th CENTURY ENGLISH CLOCKSSEVENTEEN VOLUMES:Symonds, R.W. THOMAS TOMPION, his life and work Spring Books, London 1969, quarter calf; Dawson, Percy G. THE IDEN CLOCK COLLECTION unnumbered copy from limited edition of 1,000Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1987, dj; Bruton, Eric The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks N.A.G. Press, London 1981; Barder, Richard C. The Georgian Bracket Clock 1714-1830 Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 2001, dj; Dawson, Percy G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1982, (dj); Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS facsimile reprint of the 1913 edition, Chancery House Publishing Company Limited, Woodbridge 1976, d; Edwardes, Ernest L. The Grandfather Clock John Sherratt and Son Limited, London 1971, dj; Edwardes, Ernest L. The Story of the Pendulum Clock John Sherratt and Son Limited, London 1977, dj; Nicholls, Andrew English Bracket and Mantel Clocks Blandford Press, Poole 1981, dj; Hana, W.F.J. English Lantern Clocks Blandford Press, Poole 1979, dj; Darken, Jeff and Hooper, John English 30 Hour Clocks, Origin & Development 1600-1800 Penita Books, Woking 1997, dj; Loomes, Brian BRITISH CLOCKS ILLUSTRATED Robert Hale, London 1992, (ex. public Library), dj; Lloyd, H. Alan THE ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCK, ITS EVOLUTION AND HISTORY published by the author, London 1938, embossed card; Bird, Anthony ENGLISH HOUSE CLOCKS 1600-1850 David and Charles Limited, Newton Abbot 1973, dj; Neale, J.A. JOSEPH AND THOMAS WINDMILLS Reprinted excerpt from the June 1987 issue of 'Antiquarian Horology', The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 1987, softbound with stapled spine; Loomes, Brian The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain N.A.G. Press Limited, London1981, dj; Clutton, C., Baillie, G.H. and Ilbert, C.A. BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS & WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS Bloomsbury Books, London 1986, dj, (17). Condition Report: Bruton on the Wetherfield Collection is lacking its dust jacket. Symonds on Tompion has later part-leather binding (original binding was cloth boards) which is in good condition although both boards have a very slight warp. All other volumes are in sound but used condition with their dust jackets (where originally supplied) hence are appropriate for use as 'working copies in a horological library. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE I EBONISED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK OF SMALLER PROPORTIONS WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON SIX BELLSPETER BACOT, LONDON, CIRCA 1720The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with pull-quarter repeat on a graduated nest of six bells and verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate engraved with symmetrical foliate scrolls around a central reserve enclosing a winged cherub mask, the 6 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar and false-bob apertures to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath subsidiary rosette-centre engraved regulation dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the inverted bell top case with scroll cast gilt brass hinged brass carrying handle to the superstructure over double cavetto top mouldings and opening front inset with glazed dial aperture and to the scroll pierced upper quadrant frets, the sides shaped scroll-pierced sound frets over break-arch windows, and the rear with rectangular door set within the frame of the case with conforming upper quadrant panels, on cavetto moulded skirt base with moulded squab feet; now with a later ebonised wall bracket of moulded profile mirroring the case superstructure. The clock 38.5cm (15.25ins) high with handle down, 23cm (9ins approx.) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 50cm (19.75ins) high with handle down.  Peter Bacot is recorded in Looms, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in London around 1700; a Pierre Bacot and his with Susanne had a child (also called Pierre) baptised at the French Huguenot church in Westminster. Bacot worked in the Parish of St. Giles in the Fields, Westminster and took-in several apprentices (mostly also of French Huguenot heritage) up until 1757. The engraving to the backplate of the present timepiece can be compared to decoration discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass pages 262-71; with perhaps the strongest similarities being with a backplate for a clock signed by Robert Player illustrated on page 264 (Figure 15.4); this style of engraving has roots in French Huguenot immigrant work. The design of the repeat work can also be broadly compared to mechanisms employed in table clocks by John Wady and Richard Peckover described in Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Pull-Repeat Striking 1675-1725 pages 440-41 and 455-56 respectively. Condition Report: The movement is in sound, relatively clean condition and will run, strike and repeat however a gentle clean/service is advised to ensure ongoing reliable operation. The quarter-repeat is currently out-of-sync with the quarters hence requires adjustment (hour strike train operates correctly). The movement is in its original form however it is most likely that the present verge escapement is a very well executed restoration as filled pivot holes in both the frontplate and towards the lower margin of the backcock (original) would suggest that the movement once had an anchor escapement fitted. The movement otherwise exhibits no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial presents in good clean condition with some slight spots of oxidation however the spandrel and arch mounts would appear to be replacements (of correct pattern); the minute hand is also probably a replacement. The case is in very good condition having received cosmetic restoration in the relatively recent past. Faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with light use; the left-hand side has some more noticeable slight shrinkage cracking and a historic crack to the front skirt moulding can be seen on closer examination. The left-hand side upper fret panel has a small veneer chip to the upper right-hand margin. The rear door glass has a crack to the apex of the arch. The interior of the case has had a coat of flat black paint applied. The blued steel movement securing brackets are replacements however there is no visible evidence to suggest that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The bracket is in good condition although the bottom moulding is a little loose and there is some shrinkage cracking towards the rear of the table.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALPETER FEARNLEY, WIGAN, CIRCA 1775The four-pillar countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and Huygens's endless rope winding, the 13 inch square brass dial with dummy winding squares, subsidiary seconds dial and shaped silvered plaque signed FEARNLEY, WIGAN to the unusual diamond lozenge hatched matted centre, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with calendar scale to inside track and Arabic five minutes beyond the dot minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and applied gilt brass rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, (calendar work incomplete); now with an oak wall bracket and simple box hood cover of recent construction.The movement 33cm (13ins) square, 15cm (6ins) deep including crutch. Peter Fearnley is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as born circa 1749, he married Ann Lawson (from a fellow Wigan clockmaking family) in 1776 and died 1826.  

A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH AN UNUSUAL INSCRIBED DIALR.T. WALLER, LONDON, DATED 1827The four pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by bob pendulum and geometric border engraved backplate applied with a pendulum holdfast hook, the 7 inch cream painted convex dial inscribed BY, R.T. WALLER, Aug: 16th 1827 to centre, within chapter ring with the hour numerals incorporating lettering to read TO JOHN GRAHAM, and blued steel spade hands, The break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the curved top applied with central raised pad bordered with brass fillet mouldings, over complex top mouldings and hinged front applied with cast convex-glazed cavetto moulded circular brass bezel over pair of brass fish scale lower quadrant frets flanked by moulded brass inset front angles, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.38cm (15ins) high with handle down, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. A Richard Waller is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Covent Garden, London, during the early 19th century. The inscription within the chapter ring annotations indicates that the present lot was most likely presented as a gift to a Mr. John Graham. Condition Report: Movement is in clean condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Unfortunately the fusee line is currently broken hence clock is not in running order. The spring appears sound and there is no visible damage to any of the teeth within trains, the train will run/tick when motive power is manually applied to the greatwheel. The lettering to the dial has been re-touched/strengthened but there is no evidence of ever having standard Roman numerals to the chapter ring. The cream ground appears old/original with some wear and some very slight touching-in evident. The minute hand has been repairs (re-attached) at the centre. The case is in very good original condition retaining its original locks and hinges with faults limited to losses to the projecting lip of veneer to the left-hand edge of the rear door, a slight shrinkage crack to the left-hand side beneath the sound fret and other minor bumps, scuffs etc commensurate with age. The rear door also has a very slight warp. The veneers are nicely figured and of good colour but would benefit from a good wax.Timepiece has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III EBONISED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATINDISTINCTLY SIGNED FOR WALEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate engraved with a stylised basket of flowers within symmetrical rococo scrollwork and fitted with a pendulum holdfast to centre, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial applied with a cream painted Roman numeral hour disc, with pierced blued steel hands and fine foliate scroll engraved applied spandrels panels to angles beneath arch with recessed shaped cream plate indistinctly inscribed WALEY, LONDON over a pair of subsidiary dials for regulation and STRIKE/SILENT selection within conforming foliate engraved infill, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle above double cavetto top mouldings and hinged front incorporating brass fillet mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and vertical beading to front angles, the sides with rectangular glazed windows backed with brass fish-scale frets and the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base.39.5cm (15.25ins) high with handle down, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Although heavily faded the signature within the arch of the dial can be made out for WALEY, LONDON. A John Waley is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1791. Condition Report: Movement is in fully working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is a little dirty/discoloured hence a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The painted arears to the dial retain old/original surface however the annotations and text (in black) are heavily rubbed/worn with those in the arch being almost entirely erased. The signature can just be made-out on very close examination under reflected light. The brass elements to the dial are in good original condition with old lacquer finish; the hands are undamaged. The case is in sound original unrestored condition. The top has a fairly heavy front-to-back shrinkage crack above 11 o'clock as well as some very slight additional light veneer shrinkage cracking to the top. The front door has two small veneer chips to overlap bordering the gilt fillet-bordered aperture to the left-hand side of the arch. The left-hand side has slight wear and cracking to the veneer overlap of the glazed aperture; the right hand side has slight cracking only. The rear is lacking the short length of top moulding that forms the right-hand shoulder beyond the arch. The doors retain their original locks and hinges. The base has a veneer crack to the left-hand skirt and the disc-turned feet are later additions. The surface/finish to the case is worn/rubbed/degraded otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, winder and a case key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A LATE VICTORIAN GEORGE III STYLE SMALL GILT BRASS MOUNTED QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKJ. DURDEN, LONDON, CIRCA 1880The four pillar tripe chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a lenticular bob pendulum and chiming a choice of two melodies on a graduated nest of eight bells, the backplate with pendulum holdfast bracket and signed J. DURDEN, 21 FENCHURCH ST., LONDON to centre, the 5.5 inch ogee-arch top gilt brass dial with matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed J. DURDEN, 21 FENCHURCH ST. LONDON to lower margin, with delicate scroll pierced blued steel hands and chased gilt brass foliate cast spandrels to angles, the arch with twin silvered subsidiary CHIME/SILENT and CHIME ON EIGHT BELLS/WESTMINSTER CHIMES selection dials flanked by conforming mounts, the George III style bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and brass string moulding over ball finials and complex top mouldings, the front door with brass fillet edged glazed dial aperture beneath scroll pierced and engraved upper quadrant and rail frets set within conforming fillet-edged recesses, with brass stop-fluted canted angles and conforming scroll pierced and engraved brass ogee-arch shaped frets to sides, the rear with canted angles matching the front, on brass-faced cavetto moulded skirt base with cast splayed bracket feet, (pendulum, rear door and left side upper moulding lacking). 38cm (15ins) high with handle down, 24.5cm (9.75ins) wide, 19.5cm (7.75ins) deep. A John Durden is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1869-81       Condition Report: Movement is complete (except for the pendulum) and in original condition. The mechanism is currently very dirty/dusty however the going train will just about run and the strike train is operational. The quarter chiming train is also working however the bells are out of alignment hence the hammers do not presently engage with any of the bells. A good clean and adjustment where necessary, together with the provision of a pendulum, is all that is probably required to bring the clock back to fine working condition. The dial is in good original condition retaining original gilt and silvered finishes although there are some spots of heavy tarnishing to the spandrel mounts in places and overall 'mellowing' to the silvering. The case is structurally sound and is largely free from veneer chips, noticeable shrinkage and knocks/scuffs (except a bruise to the lower front mounding) however most of the back door is missing (right hand hinge jamb is the only part present). The left-hand upper moulding is missing as are both the rear finials. The rear right-hand foot is a little bent and the brass side frets slightly bowed. The front door is missing a small section of veneer across the top f the dial aperture. The top of the case is also faded. Despite the case looking neglected and missing certain elements it does present as eminently viable and rewarding restoration project.Clock has a door key and a winder.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH LOUIS STYLE BRASS MOUNTED INLAID BURR WALNUT MINIATURE LONGCASE MANTEL CLOCK UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 655, the 3 inch circular cream enamel dial with simulated segmented Roman cartouche numerals and generous Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll-shaped steel hands set behind a hinged moulded cast-brass convex bevel-glazed bezel, the case with cast cockerel surmount to the concave-sided upstand applied to the drum housing the movement, the front with rocaille scroll cast mount enveloping the dial over concave fronted ogee-shaped support decorated with marquetry foliate trail to fascia flanked by acanthus angle mounts, the trunk of slightly bombe-waisted form with brass concave throat moulding over stylised rococo urn and floral scroll inlaid decoration within a scroll-cast applied border to front, flanked by conforming acanthus angle mounts, the burr-veneered sides with further mounts to back edges, the flush rear also burr-veneered and incorporating hinged glazed bezel behind the movement, the serpentine-shaped skirt base with brass ogee top moulding over floral cast swag mount to front flanked by leaf cast decoration to the projecting canted angles, on rococo scroll cast bracket feet.54cm (21.25ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is not presently running; the platform is a little loose and the mechanism is generally somewhat dirty/gummed-up hence will require a clean and overhaul and possible attention/renewal of the platform. The strike mechanism is working however the bell hammer is currently detached (but is present with the clock). The backplate has a small filled section just beneath the platform suggesting the the movement was originally designed to have a pendulum and then modified for a platform escapement - this was most likely done at the time the clock was made. The dial has very slight enamel chipping to the left hand winding hole and a small edge crack at six o'clock; both of these are only visible on closer examination (hence are not disfiguring). The case is generally in fine condition although the mounts have at some time been cleaned with metal polish hence much of the original gilding is either gone or in now very thin. The veneers are free from notable defects other than a few light historic bumps and scuffs; they are of fine quality and good mellow colour.Clock is complete with a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY ELECTROMAGNETIC BALANCE MANTEL TIMEPIECE EUREKA CLOCK COMPANY LIMITED, EARLY 20th CENTURY The movement with large diameter sprung split bimetallic balance applied with timing weights to circumference and with transverse electromagnetic impulse coil to centre oscillating against a sprung detent contact breaker and cam operating a lever and ratchet shunt for the motionwork, the rear with glazed ball bearing pivot, the front with conforming pivot and visible motionwork over FAST/SLOW adjustment scale inscribed EUREKA, CLOCK Co. LTD. LONDON, PAT. No. 14614-1906, No. 4544 over MADE IN ENGLAND, the dial with 4.5 inch cream enamel chapter ring with vertically orientated numerals and steel spade hands, set behind hinged convex bevel glazed cast brass moulded bezel, the 'Sheraton' balloon-shaped case with oval conch-shell inlaid patera to the outswept front beneath the dial within double-line edged crossbanded borders to fascia, the rear with circular brass friction-fitting cover for the movement over rectangular door revealing a battery cell compartment, on line bordered out swept skirt base with integral splayed bracket feet.37cm (14.5ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.  The Eureka mantel timepiece was invented by Timothy Bernard Powers of New York shortly after 1900 and Patented in 1906. It is thought that around 10,000 were made by the Eureka Clock Company, London before their demise in 1914. The design of the balance is such that a constant voltage (of 1.5 volts) is required to ensure consistency in the amplitude of oscillation. Unfortunately early 20th century battery technology struggled to deliver a suitably stable output hence such timepieces acquired a reputation for poor timekeeping. Nowadays, once correctly set-up, good timekeeping can be achieved through use of modern cells which provide a much more consistent voltage output.   Condition Report: Movement is complete and in original unrestored condition. The original cloth-bound wires are in place for the battery. We do not have an appropriate power source so are unable to test whether the timepiece will run when powered-up, however there is no visible evidence to suggest that it won't. The chapter ring has hairline cracks to the enamel through the 7 numeral otherwise dial is in good original condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable defect being a slight surface scuff to the rear - towards the edge just beneath brass rear cover (original brass press-on cover for the movement is present). Faults are otherwise limited to very slight bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CROSSBANDED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 'PENNY MOON' LUNAR CALENDARJOSEPH SILL, WIGTON, CIRCA 1760The four finned and ringed pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square gilt brass dial with penny moon lunar month indication over decorative arched calendar aperture to the foliate scroll engraved matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers and generous Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track incorporating engraved signature Jo: Sill, WIGTON to upper margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with generous cavetto cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by slender free-standing Doric columns with conforming half columns positioned to the rear of each side, the trunk with ogee throat moulding over ogee-arch top caddy moulded mahogany crossbanded door flanked by fluted quarter columns to front angles, on plinth base fronted with rectangular panel-outline mahogany band to fascia flanked by canted angles over moulded skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between.208cm (82ins) high, 56cm (22ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Joseph Sill worked in Wigton, Cumberland, as both a clockmaker and innkeeper from circa 1729 when he succeeded his father Richard Sill. He died in 1803. Condition Report: Movement is complete, original and is essentially in working condition however a clean/service is required. The backcock has a break in its casting hence will require attention. The dial has crack to the left-hand margin which has been repaired by riveting a small bracing plate to the rear. Dial otherwise is in good original condition with nice moderately aged patination. The calendar and moon disc mechanisms are intact. The pine seatboard has age but is probably not original, there is no packing to the cheek uprights of the case but there is evidence of some adjustment hence we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition. The front ogee top moulding has been replaced and the front corners rounded and there is a crack to the left-hand side of the hood otherwise is in good original untouched condition. The rest of the case is relatively untouched. The rear left-hand edge has a slender section split-out (approx. 20cm in length) and the trunk door has had a nock to the flower corner causing crossbanding to break-off. The plinth has a vertical shrinkage crack and the skirt/feet has been replaced, Faults are otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with age.Clock has pair of faceted lead weights and a pendulum. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN IRISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKALEXANDER CHRISTIE, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13.5 inch square brass dial with vestigial arched calendar aperture and leafy rosette centred subsidiary seconds dial to the rococo scroll engraved centre signed ALEX'R CHRISTIE, DUBLIN to lower margin, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer dot minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and generous winged cherub mask and scroll cast gilt brass spandrels to angles, the case with swan neck pediment applied with carved rosettes to the scroll terminals over cushion-shaped frieze relief carved with rococo scrolls centred with a grotesque 'green man' mask, the hinged glazed dial aperture applied with carved fluted Corinthian three-quarter columns to angles and the sides with reeded bargeboards to the rear edges, the trunk with blind geometric fret to the lip of the cavetto throat moulding over shallow caddy-moulded break-arch top door flanked by fluted Doric quarter columns to the angles, the plinth with stepped ogee top mouldings over shaped raised panel to fascia flanked by canted angles, on bracket feet.244cm (96ins) high, 53.5cm (21ins) wide, 34.5cm (13.5ins) deep. Provenance:Evelyn Gairdner-nee Handcock, only daughter of Lord Castlemaine (1897-1984) thence by family descent the current vendor. This clock was rescued from Moydrum Castle near Athlone, Ireland before the castle was burned down in July 1921.  Alexander Christie is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Dublin 1758 until his death in 1801. Condition Report: Movement is basically complete and original with the exception of the calendar drive flag (would have originally been fitted to the hour hand tube). There is nothing obvious to indicate that the movement will not run but it will require a service/setting-up. The dial plate is a little distorted behind the chapter ring where the dial feet are fitted to the spokes of the 'cartwheel' cut-outs. The right hand corner is also bent a little backwards and is missing its tip. The dial feet are a little misaligned also so will require adjustment. The calendar disc has been secured tight on its post (does not turn). Hands appear undamaged. The chapter ring has lost its silvering and overall the dial is in neglected condition. The movement is attached to what appears to be its original seatboard however the cheek uprights of the case are applied with various pieces of packing suggesting that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is essentially complete and original but requires general moderate attention from a case/furniture restorer. The hood is in good condition with faults essentially limited to repairs to the hood column capitals, a loose rosette to the pediment, general light bumps and nocks to the extremities and carving and slight shrinkage cracks to the sides. The front right hand corner has a scarf repair to the corner infront of the column. The carcass of the rest of the case trunk is in good condition with strong structure. The lower hinge of the trunk door has at some point been 'pulled' causing splitting to the surround into which the hinge was screwed; some re-gluing/making sound this damage has been done. The plinth front panel is warped (front lower edge projects around 7mm) and has a crack, the lower left small quadrant infill panel is also loose; otherwise plinth is in sound condition. Finish is generally somewhat dull/muted and there are relatively minor bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age.Clock has pendulum, two weights, a case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspAN INTERESTING QUEEN ANNE EBONY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKRICHARD STREET, LONDON, CIRCA 1715The six finned pillar twin fusee inside rack bell striking movement now with anchor escapement for regulation by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating worm gear rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate finely engraved with leafy herringbone border enclosing symmetrical foliate scrollwork around a central classical bust resting on a shelf draped with a lambrequin signed RICH. STREET, LONDON, the 6.5 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob and calendar apertures and applied silvered oval plate engraved Rich'd Street, London to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine delicate scroll pierced steel hands and unusual winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrel mounts to angles with the upper concealing engraved rosettes and spare holes indicating original provision of twin selection rings, the arch with rosette-centred subsidiary dial engraved with Arabic numeral hour chapters flanked by bird inhabited foliate scrollwork, the inverted bell-top case with substantial hinged bras carrying handle and crisp complex waist mouldings to the distinctive ogee-shaped superstructure, with ogee and cavetto top mouldings and hinged front applied with complex raised mouldings to the break-arch glazed dial aperture and upper quadrant panels, the sides with rectangular over break-arch glazed apertures and the rear with break-arch glazed door incorporating blind upper quadrant panels set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with block feet.44cm (17.25ins) high with handle down, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Richard Street is an important but relatively enigmatic maker who is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1687, made Assistant in 1713 and appointed Warden 1716. He was a fine maker who had close working connections with Thomas Tompion for whom it is thought he made repeating watch movements (see Evans, Jeremy THOMAS TOMPION at the Dial and Three Crowns page 114). Street is perhaps best known for his commission by Sir Isaac Newton to supply a monumental month duration longcase clock for presentation to Dr. Bentley for the Observatory at Trinity College Cambridge in 1708; he also, alongside William Wright, took over the maintenance of the turret clock at St. Pauls Cathedral from Langley Bradley in 1716. A year going clock in an Arabesque marquetry case by Street survives in the Collection of the National Trust at Melford Hall, Suffolk.  The engraving to the backplate of the current lot can be broadly compared to decoration discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass within the chapter titled 'Vine engraving 1700-1740' (pages 313-336). However, perhaps the strongest similarities are seen on backplates for clocks by George Graham illustrated earlier in the publication on pages 276-78 (figures 15.14-.16). From this it would be reasonable suggest that the backplate of the present clock was executed by the same engraver - Tompion/Graham's 'graver G.195'. The case of the present clock also demonstrates a high-quality individual approach with regards to detailing. This is most noticeable within the design of the superstructure which, in addition to being fitted with a particularly generous cast brass handle, has bold waist mouldings over individual ogee-profile to the caddy itself. This departs from the usual stepped ogee profile seen on other cases made by Street's contemporaries, including Quare and Graham; and is suggestive of a maker looking to set himself aside from others. Evidence in both the movement and dial of the present clock indicate that it was originally made with pull-quarter repeat and subsidiary selection dials (one most likely for strike/silent selection) to the upper spandrel areas. Although the mechanism has lost some of its original features, there has been minimal alteration to both the movement and dial. Hence the clock presents as a tantalising restoration project which would result in an example of fine specification and full of individual character reflective of one of the most interesting and enigmatic makers of the period. 

A GERMANIC RENAISSANCE FORGED IRON WEIGHT-DRIVEN CHAMBER CLOCKPROBABLY SOUTH GERMANY OR SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1600The frame with substantial square section corner posts riveted to the square top and bottom plates enclosing separately-would three-wheel trains with two-pieced forged wheels with rims jointed to the crossings, the going train with verge escapement regulated by tall-rim balance wheel oscillating above the top plate beneath the bell, and the strike train with twin-arbor warned lifting, locking enabled via a slotted cam applied to the second wheel arbor, and countwheel driven by pinion of report to the greatwheel arbor engaging with teeth cut to the inside wheel rim, sounding the hours via a vertically pivoted hammer on a bell mounted above the top plate, the ogee-arched rectangular painted iron dial secured to the frame via hooks, painted with star-centred Roman numeral chapter ring over subsidiary minute dial annotated with Roman numeral quarters, with iron hands and decorated with rose blooms over scroll borders onto a deep maroon/brown ground, the frame surmounted with bell supported within four-legged bearer applied with flowerehead motifs; with a later oak wall bracket incorporating a platform on slender bracket supports applied to an ogee-top back panel, (alarm mechanism no longer present).The clock 28cm (11ins) high, 11cm (3.375ins) wide, 14cm (5,5cm) deep; the clock on bracket 33cm (13ins) high overall. A clock of related design is described and illustrated in Robey, John Gothic Clocks to Lantern Clocks, Short-Duration Clocks & Rural Clocks 1480-1800 pages 69-72. The provision of warning to the strike train was slowly adopted during the closing years of the 16th century hence the present lot probably most likely dates to the early years of the 17th century (although it is possible that the second warning detent assembly was added early in the clocks life). The fact that the frame posts are rivetted to the top and bottom plates has necessitated the strike detent front pivots to incorporate removable dovetail inserts to allow full disassembly of the movement without breaking the frame apart. 

AN UNUSUAL MUSICAL THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT IN A CARVED OAK HOODED WALL CASETHE CHAPTER RING SIGNED FOR JAMES DELANCE, FROME, CIRCA 1695 AND LATERThe posted outside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and incorporating a musical train playing a tune every four hours via a 4 inch pinned cylinder operating 14 hammers on a graduated nest of seven bells, the corner posts turned as Doric columns but with square-section shafts to allow screw pivot inserts for the various strike and music work detent pivots, the later 10 inch square brass dial plate with symmetrical stylised foliate scroll engraved centre within applied period silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword-hilt half hour markers and engraved I DELANCE, FROME to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hand and winged cherub mask and foliate scroll pierced spandrels to angles, now in a carved oak hooded wall case with crest carved as an architectural arcade enclosing figures of armed medieval nobles, over ogee and cavetto moulded cornice and alternating rosette decorated frieze, the hinged glazed dial aperture with foliate trail carved surround flanked by spiral floral trail decorated columns and glazed panels to sides, the bracket with concave throat moulding over frieze applied with panels carved with masks and twin scroll apron, the sides formed as shaped floral decorated brackets and the back panel carved with repeating fan-shaped motifs over shaped pendant.159cm (62.5ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 27cm (10.75ins) deep. James Delance is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Downton, Wiltshire in 1655, he is believed to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Lawrence Debnam in Frome prior to moving to London in 1677 where he was admitted as a Free Brother to the Clockmakers' Company the following year. Delance remained in London until 1685 when he left the city and returned to Frome where he set up business in Cheap Street - probably succeeding Lawrence Debnam who died in 1683 at the age of 40. Delance is recorded as undertaking work on clocks for Lord Weymouth at Longleat from at least 1694 until 1703. By 1721 Delance had moved to Downton, Wiltshire and was still working in 1736. Although the present lot has a replaced dial plate and evidence suggesting re-working or possibly the addition of the music train, there are many features which are commensurate with the work of Delance and other Frome-area makers of the late 17th century. Condition Report: The movement is complete and essentially in working condition however would most likely require fettling/adjustment and is dusty so would benefit from a light clean. The going train appears original/period except for the escape wheel and pallets. The strike train also appears all original; the hour bell is cracked. The barrel of the music train together with the drive wheel, countwheel, fly and pinions for the two wheels before the fly appear old/period although these two wheels themselves would seem to be later than the rest. One of the rear pivot tabs (for these two wheels and the fly - secured to the underside of the top plate) looks original, the other two are later. The music train horizontal front pivot bar is relatively recent and its layout would suggest that the wheel front pivots may have been integral with the original dial plate (which may account for why it has been replaced). The hammer assembly appears to incorporate early elements (such as the hammer and pivot blocks). All lifting pieces/detents and arbors appear old and essentially in their original form. The trains now run with chains (would have originally been rope. The original dial plate would have been mounted via four dial feet; the lower two are utilised with the current dial plate and the upper left is now used for the later music train front pivot bar. The dial plate is 20th century but with reasonably well-executed faithful-looking engraving The chapter ring appears period; the spandrels are also probably old but have been heavily buffed-up. The hand is also 'period'. The case is late 18th century with late 19th century carved decoration. Generally it is in sound condition with no notable worm damage etc but is somewhat neglected with historic bumps, scuffs etc.Clock is complete with pendulum and two weights. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN ENGLISH BRASS LANTERN CLOCKTHE DIAL BEARING A SIGNATURE FOR PETER CLOSON, SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY AND LATERThe posted countwheel bell-striking movement with Huygens endless rope winding and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum swinging beyond the frame to the rear, now with dial plate engraved with a band of scrolling tulip blooms to centre, with iron hand within applied narrow 5.75 inch Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised cruciform hour markers, the angles engraved with leafy infill and the lower margin with text Peter Closon Nere Holborn Bridge, the frame with column turned corner posts beneath twin dolphin and scroll pierced frets, shouldered vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, on turned tapered feet; with an oak wall bracket constructed with a table supported with two ogee-outline brackets mounted onto a shaped pendant back panel.The clock 38.5cm (15.25ins) high, 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep including crutch; the clock on bracket 60cm (23.5ins) high overall. The core of the present clock appears to date to around 1675 with unusual decorative turnings to the arbors. Evidence in the top plate suggests that the movement was originally made with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum swinging behind the frame to the rear. This coupled with Huygens' endless rope winding would suggest a date of around 1675-85 for the movement. The dial is engraved in the mid 17th century style and is commensurate with Closon's work however it is most likely mid 20th century and purpose-made for the current lot. 

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED TRIPLE PAD-TOP TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIALTHOMAS BEST, LONDON, CIRCA 1790The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and trip-hour repeat, the rococo scroll engraved backplate signed Tho's Best, London within a shaped cartouche to centre, the 6.75 inch circular slightly convex fired white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and scroll pierced blued steel hands, the shallow break-arch top case with hinged brass carrying handle over three brass-edged raised panels and double cavetto top mouldings, the opening front applied with a convex glazed moulded brass bezel over scroll cast lower quadrant frets flanked by brass edged angles, the door opening to reveal S/N strike selection switch to the mask above the dial, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale frets and the rear with brass-edged full-width break-arch glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with block feet.33.5cm (13.25ins) high with handle down, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Thomas Best is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1761-90. The British Museum online records lists him as working from 3 Red Lion Square, London, 1770-94 and also Plum Tree Street 1790-94; he is also recorded as being declared bankrupt in 1789. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition and appears fundamentally original. There is no visible evidence to suggest that the escapement is a reconversion from anchor. The dial has no visible defects and a very nice feel however it is most probable that it has been restored to a very high standard. The pendulum holdfast hook is missing and the backcock apron is probably a replacement. The seatboard appears original. The case appears to be in very good original condition throughout with overall age-related rubbing/wear to the ebonised finish as well as some very minor bumps, scuffs and minimal shrinkage. Case retains original locks and hinges.Clock is complete with case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS CORNICHE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the frontplate stamped with a cruciform motif next to number 687 and an inverted V to lower edge, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued spade hands, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over cavetto cornice with rounded angles and caddy moulded uprights to angles, the rear with hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating bracket feet to angles.14cm (5.5ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. The case of the current clock is a little unusual in that the top cornice section is secured directly to the corner uprights essentially forming a 'one-piece' arrangement. The bosses supporting the carrying handle hinge knuckles are also more prominent than on other cases of related design. These details would suggest that the present case is a notably early version of the corniche design/variant. Condition Report: The movement is in clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The going train is working but the mainspring for the strike train is broken hence requires replacement. The dial has a very light hairline crack across the lower left-hand corner (only visible on very close examination (almost undetectable with the naked eye). The case is in good original condition with faults limited to some slight surface bruising to one of the rear uprights and overall light degradation to the lacquered finish. Has a winding key but no travelling case. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the shouldered backplate engraved with geometric border decoration, the 8 inch slightly convex cream painted Roman numeral dial with steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the case with brass pineapple finial to the elevated gadroon-carved surmount over cavetto cornice and fluted band to frieze, the front with brass fillet-edged recessed quadrant panels decorated with brass foliate motifs around the dial flanked by brass line decorated slender strip pilasters, the sides with brass rosette ring handles over rectangular fish-scale frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on skirt base incorporating fluted band to upper edge and brass roundel and line inlaid decoration to front over brass ball feet.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep.  Provenance: The Late William Keith Neal, Antique firearms collector, formerly of Bishopstrow House, Warminster, Wiltshire. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in reasonably clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has been restored but is of good colour with some slight mellowing and light scratching together with a slight defect to the XI numeral (relating to dial foot attachment). The hands are undamaged. The case is generally in sound original relatively untouched condition. The left-hand side has some shrinkage cracking due to carcass movement towards the leading edge and a small loss to the fluted moulding above the skirt. The rear door has lost the veneer overlap bordering the left-hand edge and the clock is a replacement. The top finial block is also a replacement otherwise faults are limited to lesser shrinkage in places, a few minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes.Clock has winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK CASEANOMYNOUS, PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1780The cavetto moulded break-arch cornice applied with a wavy crest and three reeded finial plinths over hinged glazed dial aperture for a 12 inch break-arch dial flanked by free-standing reeded columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over flame-figured break-arch door applied with complex edge mouldings and flanked by fluted canted angles, on plinth base applied with mouldings to form a shaped panel over double skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between.222cm (87.5ins) high excluding finials, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 25cm (9.75ins) deep. Condition Report: Case is generally in clean original condition with only minor age-related faults. The hood has some shrinkage/opening to the joins in panel around the apertures to the sides; the left hand fret is a little loose. The curved top has typical cracking between the segments that form the curvature. The glazed front door has a slight spring which would be pulled-in when locked. The rest of the case is also in very clean condition with the only notable fault being slight opening of the vertical joint between the two sections that form the backboard. The trunk door is very straight and retains its original locks and hinges. The cheek uprights appear to be at their original level. The finish to the case has minimal bumps and scuffs however the colour is a orange/pink hence would benefit from the attention of a good finisher to incorporate some darker tones.Case has a single key for the trunk only.Useful dimensions:Max height of dial aperture into the rebate of the mask - 42.5cm.Max width into the rebate of the mask - 31cmdistance between the level of the lower rebate in the mask and the top edge of the cheek uprights - 3cm.Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE II GILT BRASS MOUNTED WALNUT TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON SIX BELLSWILLIAM WEBSTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1730The six finned pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with generous plates measuring 7.875 by 6.125 inches, verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and pull-quarter repeat sounding on a graduated nest of six bells, the symmetrical foliate strapwork scroll engraved backplate with twin Ho-Ho birds flanking a basket of fruit towards the upper margin over central oval herringbone bordered reserve signed W'm Webster, Exchange Alley, London, the 7 inch gilt brass break-arch dial with curved false-bob and calendar apertures and applied shaped silvered plate signed W'm Webster Exchange, Alley London to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced steel hands and gilt Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, in a gilt brass mounted figured walnut inverted bell-top case with generous hinged cast gilt brass carrying handle over double cavetto top mouldings, the opening front with brass-fillet edged glazed dial aperture and fine foliate scroll engraved gilt brass upper quadrant frets set within conforming moulded surrounds, the sides with break-arch ended lozenge-shaped engraved gilt brass upper frets decorated with basket-of-flowers within scroll-pierced infill and gilt fillet surrounds, over conforming large break-arch frets incorporating scallop shells over Ho-Ho birds, grotesque masks and baskets of fruit, the rear with rectangular break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case also incorporating brass fillet mouldings to the apertures and with scroll-pierced and engraved upper quadrant frets, on cavetto moulded skirt base with squab feet.44.5cm (17.5ins) high with handle down, 27.5cm (10.875ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. William Webster senior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed to Thomas Tompion and gaining his Freedom from The Clockmakers' Company in 1710, he initially worked as journeyman to Tompion later setting up business in Exchange Alley, London in 1711. Four days after Tompion's death on 20 November 1713 Webster placed a newspaper advertisement stating that he had worked for Tompion and was now working on his own at the Dial and Three Crowns in Exchange Alley. William Webster was elected to the position of Junior Warden in the Clockmakers Company in 1734 but died during his year in office on 13 August 1735. William Webster junior was apprenticed to his father in 1727 gaining his Freedom in 1734, he was appointed Master of the Clockmakers' Company in 1755. He was a fine maker who very much maintained his father's standards in his work. The design of the repeat work utilised in the current clock can be compared to systems used in clocks by Daniel Delander, Simon DeCharmes, John Purden and John Pyke discussed in Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Clock Pull Repeat Striking 1675-1725 pages 445-454. The engraving to the backplate conforms to designs also discussed by Sunny Dzik in ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 pages 300-302. Dzik identifies common elements within the engraved backplates for a fairly diverse group of clockmakers including David Hubert, John Wady, Richard Ellis Joseph Windmills and others. These include the distinctive basket of fruit flanked by birds supported on a narrow shelf, small vertical trellis supports, frequent use of flowerheads to decorate the principal pivot holes and paired bird heads at the base. These common elements, coupled with strong stylistic traits within the compositions as a whole, would suggest the work of a common engraver.The case of the current lot is particularly notable both in the selection of the fine figured walnut veneers and the quality of the engraved gilt brass frets which are amongst the finest seen on clocks from this period. Condition Report: Please contact Dreweatts clock department direct for a detailed condition report.Condition Report Disclaimer

Oak and mahogany longcase clock, the hood with bird finial and swan neck pediment, trunk with short door, bracket feet, twelve inch painted dial with date aperture, signed Carter, Brackley, thirty hour movement striking on a bell, 216cm.Condition report:The movement appears to be ticking over and working although we cannot guarantee working order over a sustained period of time. The case door has no key and is presently locked. The dial has a small flake of enamel lower left corner, not visible went he good is in place. The main door is split vertically just to the right of the centre line. The lower front base panel is also split and shows signs of worm activity, and there are missing moulded elements forming the bracket feet.

Oak and mahogany longcase clock, hood with cavetto cornice, turned columns, trunk with long arched door, bracket feet, 14" square painted dial with date aperture, signed Russell, Lancaster, eight day movement striking on a bell, 212cm.Condition report:Not presently in working order. Pendulum door is locked. Pendulum and weights are present.

OFFIZIERSUHR / REISEUHR / BRACKET CLOCK im allseitig facettiert verglasten quaderförmigem Messinggehäuse mit ovalem Fenster über der Echappement-Hemmung; bewegliche Handhabe. Weißes Zifferblatt mit römischen Zahlen und äußerer Minuterie, Aufzugswerk; Werk intakt, Schlüssel liegt bei. H. (ohne Handhabe) 11 x B. 8 x T. 6 cm (Gebrauchsspuren).

France, dated 1781, with enameled figures and on a wooden bracket, clock height 34 cm.

W R Bullen, Norwich, a mahogany Georgian style bracket clock, of arched outline with 11cm Roman dial, the circular French movement striking to a bell, 33cm high handle up.

A 1920's Gustav Becker oak bracket clock with three train movement, striking and chiming on five gongs, 42.5cm high

Napoleon's hat-type mantel clock and an imitation bracket-style quartz movement clock enclosing a key safe (2) 

Fully restored with a myriad of OEM+ upgrades, a simply outstanding example recently finished with a £10,000 respray. It was back in 1970 that Ford introduced their Rally Sport models - the RS range. Originally designed as a way of building limited numbers of homologation specials for serious competition use, it soon grew into a major marketing opportunity, and one that Ford grabbed with both hands. By 1976, when the RS2000 Mk2 was launched, the term RS had grown to mean something quite special. Unlike the Mk1 Escort which was designed by Ford of Great Britain, the Mk2 was a much more sophisticated design that was jointly developed with Ford of Germany. Based on a standard Mk2 two-door saloon shell, the RS2000 used the familiar 2-litre, inline four-cylinder, SOHC, Pinto engine mounted longitudinally in the bay driving the rear wheels. A single, twin-venturi 32/36 DGAV Weber carburettor was fitted with the option of a 'Group 1' dual Weber 40DCNF or IDF set up. The front suspension used independent MacPherson struts with an anti-roll bar and, at the rear, traditional leaf springs with telescopic dampers were utilised. Front-mounted discs and rear drums were used and 4-spoke alloy wheels came as standard. Its biggest distinguishing feature was a droop snoot polyurethane nose housing four headlamps which gave it a rather aggressive look. The new car was capable of 110mph with 0-60mph taking 8.9 seconds, not too shabby in 1976 and which, combined with the car's distinctive looks and that shiny RS badge, set Ford's showroom doors swinging. In late 1978, the Custom Pack became an option and included the following:Fishnet Recaro seats, full door cards, clock and pod centre console, 6J x 13" alloys, boot carpet, remote drivers door mirror and the back panel around the rear lights was painted black.First registered on 13th February 1980, this final year of production car has been subjected to a three-year intensive restoration, making it one of the best RS2000s we've seen, finished to the highest OEM/OEM+ standards with meticulous attention to detail. Mechanically, the engine has been professionally rebuilt and features an FR30 high-torque cam, +0.020 re-bore with new pistons, and all-new components including a Piper stainless steel custom manifold with a full exhaust system, new carburettor, oversized alloy radiator, electronic ignition, and an electric fuel pump with pressure regulator and filter. The original-specification 4-speed Type-E gearbox has been retained and rebuilt with new seals and bearings, ensuring that the car remains intact, as a 5-speed unit would have required altering the tunnel. A new, single-piece prop shaft is mated to a rebuilt rear axle, complete with new bearings, seals, and an overhauled differential with the correct 3.54:1 ratio.The suspension and handling have been improved with one inch lowering blocks at the rear, one inch lowering springs at the front, new rear leaf springs, Gaz adjustable shocks, shot-blasted and powder-coated NOS front struts, alloy front hubs, and a new 2.1 ratio steering rack with track-rod ends, all sitting on new JBW wheels shod in Yokohama tyres ensuring a responsive yet comfortable experience.Cosmetically the car has benefited from a hugely expensive professional respray, correct rear light lenses and a bonnet line that impeccably aligns with the nose cone. Inside, the Aldridge interior has been retrimmed, including seats, carpet and underlay, door cards, and rear quarter trims. The dashboard has a new circuit board for dash clocks, LED bulbs and a rebuilt steering column. The underside has received the same level of care as the interior and topside. No underseal has been applied, every bracket/component has been meticulously cleaned, shot-blasted, primed and sprayed and all seals and bearings have been replaced with new ones.The extensive rebuild is thoroughly documented with over 300 photos and a large folder of receipts, both keys and numerous original handbooks and Ford folders accompany this genuine RS2000 Custom.Specification Make: FORD Model: ESCORT RS2000 CUSTOM Year: 1980 Chassis Number: GCATWU004350 Registration Number: HKR 173V Transmission: Manual Engine Number: WU00435 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 89000 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Black ClothClick here for more details and images

An imposing cross-banded Mahogany cased Longcase clock having arced painted face with Roman numerals inset seconds and date dials, the arch with a rolling moon phase indicator and date indicator, the moons divided by nicely painted rural scenes with castles/follies, the corners of the face painted with male and female figures going about their family lives in the four seasons of the years, the whole standing on ogee bracket feet, the door with triple Gothic arch type shape, (the face marked Hankins, London), 24 1/2'' wide x 10 1/2'' deep x 83'' high approx. (running at time of lotting).

Englische Bracket Clock -19.Jh.Messingplatinenwerk, 8 Tage Werk, Pendel, lackiertes Zifferblatt, 1 Zeiger rest., Werk beibt stehen, 37x18cm, Z2-3

Bracket Clock, London, um 1875, schwarzes Holzgehäuse, Bronze-Applikationen, zwei Tragegriffe, versilberter Zifferring bezeichnet Lund & Blockley Pall Mall London, obere Stellregler, Carillon mit acht Glocken, Westminster, voller Schlag auf Tonfeder, 3x Kette und Schnecke, 66 cm hoch, Altersspuren, Werk ungeprüft