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VICTORIAN EBONY BOARDROOM CHIMING BRACKET CLOCK, the arched brass dial, with silvered chapter ring and two subsidiary dials, inscribed "W. Cain London" , the triple chain fusee movement striking on eight bells and a coiled gong, pull repeat, in an ebony case, with side and top caring handles, 51cm high (including the handle) x 43cms wide

WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, Simson, Southampton, early 1830s, the arched hood with moulded cornice above the circular convex glass door, flanked by stylised pilasters; the trunk with arched door above a vacant panel, flanked by canted angles; the conforming base on bracket feet; with painted Roman dial, twin barrel movement and strike on bell; with pendulum, two weights and winder, 206cm high, 48cm wide Note: Stephen Simson is recorded as working in Southampton between 1830-39. See Loomes (Brian) Watch & Clockmakers of the World, Volume II

GEORGE III MAHOGANY, MARQUETRY AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED LONG CASE CLOCK, last quarter 18th century, the arched hood with fretwork top with three turned finials, above an inset foliate pierced metal arch, the glazed door flanked by stop-fluted columns with Composite order capitals; the trunk with feather marquetry spandrels above the arched door, flanked by stop-fluted quarter columns; the conforming base with bracket feet at the front; the part silvered brass Roman and Arabic dial with moonphase and date, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell; with pendulum, weights and winder, 273cm high, 53cm wide

LATE GEORGE II / GEORGE III MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST, circa 1760, the top with ogee moulded edge, above a brushing slide and four graduated drawers, all with cock-beading, on bracket feet, 84cm high, 95cm wide, 50cm deep

STAINED OAK "SWORD COFFER", first half 17th century and later elements, of six plank construction, the hinged cover with moulded front and chip carved ends, the front with associated decorative relief panels, on integral bracket feet, 50cm high, 145cm wide

PAIR OF SIENESE OR FLORENTINE WALNUT AND PARQUETRY 'CREDENZE INTAGLIATE' SIDE CABINETS, early 16th century, the rectangular tops with ovolo moulded front and side edges, each with a frieze drawer with recessed latticework parquetry, flanked to each side by a relief carved winged cherub head, above twin panel doors with further parquetry bands, flanked by swagged cabochon cartouches above recessed guilloche work; the sides with conforming parquetry banded panels, on bracket feet, 76.5cm high, 65cm wide, 30cm deep Cf, Augusto Pedrini, 'Italian Furniture of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries', Alec Tirani Ltd., London, 1949, figs. 331-342 for comparable examples

STAINED ELM COFFER, early 18th century, with hinged rectangular cover, on bracket feet, 36cm high, 97cm wide, 34cm deep

ITALIAN WALNUT AND EBONISED WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS, the rectangular top with 'C.G.I.A. 1748' in marquetry within a cartouche, with flour fleurs-de-lys within an outer border; above three drawers with fronts each resembling a pair of short drawers with ebonised moulding surrounds, the conforming base on short bracket feet, 91cm high, 118cm wide, 57cm deep

LOUIS PHILIPPE BIRD'S EYE MAPLE AND MARBLE TOPPED COMMODE, circa 1830, the top with reeded edge above a frieze drawer with twin brass knob handles, above three further recessed drawers, all with twin brass ring handles, the base on bracket feet, 97cm high x 130cm wide x 60cm deep

AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD INLAID BUREAU BOOKCASE, with swan neck pediment, pair of astragal glazed doors, on inlaid fall flap over four drawers, on bracket feet. 7ft 8ins high x 3ft 2ins wide x 1ft 10ins deep.

A 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY CASED BRACKET CLOCK by RUSSELL OF LONDON, CIRCA. 1820, the case carved with scrolls and acanthus, with pineapple finial, on ball feet. 14ins high.

A LARGE REGENCY MAHOGANY SARCOPHAGUS-SHAPED MINIATURE CELLARETTE with lift-up lid, velvet interior, brass lion ring handle and supported on splayed bracket feet. 16ins long.

AN UNUSUAL FOLK ART/SHOP SIGN, modelled as a carved and painted wood key, suspended from a wrought iron bracket. 37ins wide.

GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST, circa 1780, the upper section with moulded cornice with canted angles, above two short drawers and three graduated long drawers, all with brass swing handles, flanked to each side by fluted quarter columns, the lower section with three further conforming drawers, with further quarter columns, raised on bracket feet, 170cm high x 123cm wide x 55cm deep

GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST, circa 1770, the upper section with moulded cornice above two short and three graduated long drawers, all with brass swing handles and cut-brass back-plates; the base section with three conforming long drawers, on bracket feet, 174cm high x 101cm wide x 58cm deep

GEORGE II LACQUERED AND PARCEL GILT PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS, mid 18th century, in Chinoiserie style, the rectangular top with moulded edge, above two short and three long drawers, all decorated with figures and animals in landscapes, with later replaced brass ring handles and bracket feet, 90cm high X 97cm wide x 51cm deep

A 19th century oak coffer, raised on bracket feet, 38cm high, 77cm long, 31cm deep

A 19th century mahogany chest of drawers, with brass swing handles raised on on bracket feet, 74cm high, 78cm long, 47cm deep

Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest, Scottish c1840s; the graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs; the whole standing on splayed bracket feet; 80 inches high x 42 wide. Damaged A.F,

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers two short over three graduating long drawers, raised on bracket feet, brass handles. Height 41", 21" deep, 42" wide. Damaged A/F.

A 20th Century Ladies Writing Desk full front with fitted interior above three graduating drawers on bracket feet. Height 53", width 25" x 16" deep.

A Large Late Georgian Mahogany Bureau Bookcase the bureau with a fitted interior and pigeon hole compartments with four graduated drawers terminating on O Gee bracket feet, the top with diamond shaped astral glazing. Measures 46 inches wide and 88 inches in height.

Late 19th Century Small Sized Bow Fronted Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest with Brass Fret Worked Chippendale Style Drop Handles, Terminating on Splayed Bracket Feet. 30 Inches Wide, 21 Inches Drop & 32 Inches High.

Walnut Bracket Clock with brass arch dial and canopy top. Three hole aperture, Westminster chime, acorn finials, with decorative side lions. Brass handle at top. Complete with keys and winder.

A Life Sized Unglazed Stoneware Finely Sculpted Angelic Cherubs Head Corbel Bracket, In The Manner of George Tinworth ( 1843 - 1913 ) Doulton Lambeth Artist and Designer, He Worked on Many Building Projects for Doulton Including Stone Friezes at Sandringham Church, Norfolk, Altarpiece, Pulpit and Font at St Albans Anglican Church 1887 and Many Other Church Buildings. Size 12 Inches Wide, 10 Inches High & 8 Inches Deep. A/F.

A 3' 6" Edwardian satin walnut dressing chest with bevelled swing mirror, flanking shelves and trinket drawers over two short and two long graduated drawers, set on bracket feet - wear and staining

A 23 3/4" late 19th Century mahogany miniature dresser style unit with three shelf open waterfall bookcase over two short drawers and pair of panelled cupboard doors under, set on bracket base - for repolishing, slight bowing to door inserts

A 28" reproduction mahogany serpentine front chest of four long drawers, set on bracket feet - for repolishing

A stripped pine fire surround with vase and swag applied decoration to shelf top and shaped bracket sides

A 15" late Victorian walnut pot cupboard enclosed by a burr panelled door, set on shaped bracket feet

A 4' 5" late 18th Century oak three panel coffer, set on raised bracket front legs - splits to top

A 28" late Georgian mahogany chest of four long graduated drawers, set on bracket feet - veneer loss and other wear

A vintage green enamel wall bracket oil lamp and shade, a copper and brass ship's lamp (converted to electric) and another

A vintage industrial adjustable workbench lamp with bracket base - sold with another similar without shade

A 25" 20th Century reproduction mahogany serpentine front chest of four long drawers, set on bracket feet - remains of later ebonised finish

A 27" 19th Century mahogany two part book cabinet with Greek key cornice and adjustable shelves enclosed by a glazed panel door to top, over a base with further shelves enclosed by a panelled door, set on bracket feet - 6' 4" high - some splits, lifting and wear

A pair of InLux Lighting Co. rubber cased wall lights - one with bracket, one missing glass

A Swiss gilt brass carriage clock with fine German enamelled silver panels and alarmStamped for Rau and Steinmeyer, Geneva and Pforzheim, circa 1900The eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and white enamel Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to backplate stamped with oval trademark RAU &STEINMEYER, GENEVA PFORZHEIM to centre, the circular white enamel Arabic numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set within recessed gilt bezel into a rectangular enamel mask finely polychrome painted in the manner of Fritz Bemberg with a mixture of opaque and polychrome enamels with a scene of two mermaids wrestling grotesque dolphins, the corniche case with scroll outline hinged carrying handle over oval top glass and enamel side panels painted with nude tritons, water nymphs, putti and dolphins within a watery grotto incorporating grotesque mask fountain heads, on cavetto moulded skirt base with integral bracket feet to angles, 14cm (5.5ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Hermann F. Steinmeyer is recorded in Kochmann, Karl CLOCK & WATCH TRADEMARK INDEX OF EUROPEAN ORIGIN as a manufacturer of pocket watches active in 1913. His trademark is also listed 1911, 1928-29.The enamels panels of the current lot are interesting in that the scenes are distinctly Classical in their subject matter but executed in a style highly influenced by the Art Nouveau movement which was at its height during the first decade of the 20th century. This coupled with the semi-erotic subject matter compares closely with the work of Fritz Bemberg who was active in Pforzheim circa 1900 to 1940. The decoration itself carefully and cleverly employs a mixture of opaque and translucent enamels to create depth, texture and lustre which varies under different lighting conditions. Some areas in particular, such as the fins of the 'dolphins' and waterfalls to the side panels, use the finished ground of the metal plate to great effect by allowing reflected to pass through vibrant pigmented transparent enamel surface layers.Condition Report: Movement has no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and is essentially in working condition however it is a little dirty/neglected hence a clean and overhaul will be required. The alarm mechanism is operational. The dial appears free from visible faults except for one spot of discolouration to the circular gilt bezel insert. The side panels appear free from damage. The lacquer finish to the case is rubbing-off/breaking-down causing light patchy tarnishing to appear through the gilding beneath otherwise case is in fine condition with no visible chips to the front and rear glasses.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

An unusual French engraved gilt brass carriage in the Ottoman styleUnsigned, Paris, late 19th centuryThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 439 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands inset within a shaped cartouche border into a rectangular silvered mask profusely chiselled and engraved in the Ottoman style with stylised bird inhabited floral scrolls onto a matted ground, the gilt brass case profusely engraved with conforming decoration incorporating serpent hunting a bird to the hinged scroll-shaped handle over shallow-hipped top capped with a spiral reeded button and with deer decorated panel infill terminating with lobed finials at the angles with shallow shaped crests between, with cavetto moulded cornice and angles with engraved spiral twist turned three-quarter columns, the sides decorated with mihrab designs centred with panels of serpents battling lions, the rear with further engraved panel incorporating a seated figure, on animal inhabited foliate scroll decorated swollen skirt base incorporating ogee bracket feet with shaped aprons between, 16cm (6.25ins) high excluding handle; with a later faux leather covered outer travelling case. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The engraved decoration of the current lot is faithfully executed in the Turkish Ottoman style. With this in mind it may well be appropriate to speculate that case castings may well have been sent to the Middle-East to be engraved prior to the clock being built. Two related examples described as being made for the Turkish market were offered at Christies, King Street sale of The Dr. Eugene and Rose Antelis Collection of Important French Carriage Clocks Thursday 26th November 1998 (lots 152 and 153); however it is unlikely that the current lot was made for export to the Middle-East as the rear panel depicts a figure which is generally forbidden in Islamic art. It is therefore most likely that the present clock was made for European consumption during a time when the romantic exoticism of the Middle-East was extremely fashionable.Condition Report: The movement is complete, appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements and is in full working condition (although a precautionary serve/overhaul is advised). The dial has some very slight 'mellowing' to the silvered finish otherwise is in fine condition. The gilding to the case is bright with no visible wear and only a few minor spots of discolouration in places. The front glass appears free from damage. The travelling case is a 20th century replacement and has some wear.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine Swiss porcelain inset engraved gilt brass sub-miniature carriage timepieceUnsigned, circa 1900The single train movement with cylinder escapement vertically planted to the rear of the frontplate and numbered 728 to the lower margin of the frosted backplate which incorporates a cut-away at the top right to reveal the balance wheel, the circular white enamel Arabic numeral dial with gilt rosette centre, brass hands and gilt canted bezel set within a rectangular porcelain panel finely polychrome painted with cupid preparing his arrows to lower margin, the frosted gilt case with hinged reeded baton carrying handle and stylised rosette and foliate motif engraved top over cavetto cornice and canted angles further engraved with stylised scrollwork, the sides and rear door with finely painted panels depicting full length portraits of Classical females attended by Putti, on cavetto moulded skirt base with stylised line and leafy spandrel engraved decoration to each side and integral bracket feet, 6cm (2.375ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Miniature French carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or little darlings and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest at only 3.25 inches high. The current lot however is even smaller hence is described as 'sub miniature'. The porcelain panels are particularly finely painted befitting a timepiece of this size and the engraving precisely executed. A comparable timepiece (almost certainly from the same workshop) is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS page 121, Fig. 7.9. 

A French Empire ormolu figural mantel clock Guyerdet Aine, Paris, early 19th centuryThe eight-day circular two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by a disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the backplate stamped GUYERDET AINE, PARIS over serial number 2398, the dial cast as a circular shield with leafy rosette to the stylised foliate cast centre within Roman numeral chapter ring and with steel moon hands, the case with surmount finely cast as a seated Classical Greek or Roman bearded warrior in full armour resting on a plinth and step with his helmet held in his left hand and sword placed beneath his right over tied floral wreath, the substantial plinth base with stylised honeysuckle, laurel wreath and spear cast mount to front over bold leaf cast top moulding to skirt and conforming relief scroll decorated bracket feet, 51cm (20ins) highCondition Report: The case with some dirt and discolouration, The movement with two pendulums and a winding key, these are probably both replacements . Dreweatts cannot give any guarantees if the movement is working and can make no comments as to accuracy of time keeping - We would recommend having the clock cleaned and assessed by a restorer. The rear cover appears to be a later replacement.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A Victorian mahogany longcase regulator Signed for William Russell, Tunbridge Wells, mid 19th centuryThe eight-day four double-screwed pillar movement with thick plates measuring 8.25 by 6.75 inches enclosing wheel train with Harrisons maintaining power and deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets, regulated by mercury jar compensated seconds pendulum incorporating wide jaw suspension and hanging from an brass bracket screwed to the case backboard, the 12 inch circular silvered brass dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials and signed William Ruffell, Tunbridge Wells to centre within outer Arabic minute track, with blued steel hands and canted silvered bezel to circumference, the arched case with pendulum hanging access flap to apex of the top over arch-glazed double-locked door enclosing fine foliate scroll carved and pierced apron beneath dial and silvered beat scale to the backboard, on plinth base centred with a recessed panel to front over moulded skirt, 193cm (74ins) high. William Russell of Tunbridge Wells appears not to be recorded in the usual sources listing clock and watch makers. From this it is most likely that William Russell was a jeweller and retailer of watches with the current lot being supplied by a London (Clerkenwell) maker and signed with his name as the 'shop regulator'.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all original and is in working order although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The pendulum is in good condition with faults limited to discolouration to the lacquered and polished surfaces. The dial has some surface rubbing and scuffing around the winding hole otherwise is in good original condition with minor tarnishing to the silvering in places. The brass cased weight is in good condition with only minor surface discolouration, the silvering to the beat scale is in similar condition. One of the movement securing screws to the seatboard is lacking it's large diameter washer.The case is in good original condition with faults limited to some relatively minor shrinkage and veneer cracking to the towards the rear of the right hand side of the arched-top and a very light crack to the left hand side around at dial height. The base front panel is loose but is undamaged (simply requires gluing back in place) faults to case otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs and wear commensurate with age as well as a few spots of what appear to be ink spots to the front at the case. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock with rolling moonphase incorporating tidal indicationJohn Baker, Hull, circa 1780The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arc h dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and rococo cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase signed IOHN BAKER HULL to upper margin and calibrated for age of the moon and high-water times to the circumference of the lunar disc over lunettes engraved with globe delineations flanking two adjustable blued steel pointers to centre, the case with gilt Ho-Ho bird centred oval fretwork panel to the pagoda upstand over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns, the trunk with rectangular flame-figured door with concave-cut upper angles and flanked by fluted canted angles, on figured plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 228cm (89ins) high. John Baker is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as believed working in Hull, during the late 18th century. The current lot is perhaps a little unusual in having two steel pointers within the moonphase; the first is intended for the age of the moon whilst the other can be adjusted to provide the times of high water for a given port to be read from the scale engraved to the edge of the disc. Condition Report: Movement appears to be all-original and in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has some patchy discolouration to brass plate -most noticeably to the centre, otherwise is in good condition and free from alterations or noticeable faults except for a well executed patch repair to the rear of the lunar disc (probably to stabilise a casting crack).The movement rests on an old seatboard which in turn rests on uprights (cheeks) which continue down to the throat area where they terminate and are fixed with screws to the inside of the trunk sides. The fact that these 'cheek' uprights are not integral to the sides of the trunk indicate that we cannot offer any assurances that the current movement and dial are original to the case. However the mask applied to the inside of the hood appears unaltered and fits the dial perfectly which would support the possibility that all started life together. Indeed the case would seem to be a provincial interpretation of the 'London pagoda' case hence is of correct type for the movement and dial.Generally the case is in fine condition with faults limited to some shrinkage cracking to the trunk door and base fascia. For some unknown reason the backboard has been cut just above the rear of the seatboard and then re-attached via batons applied behind (probably to ease transport at some time). The colour of the door appears a little lighter than the rest of the case but this could no doubt be addressed by a good cabinet maker/surface finisher.Clock is complete with pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany quarter chiming bracket clock Unsigned, circa 1900 The substantial four pillar triple chain fusee movement with half-deadbeat escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, chiming a choice of two tunes on four or all eight of the bells within the graduated nest and striking the hour on a coiled gong, the six inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with rosette engraved centre, CHIME/SILENT and 4 BELLS/8 BELLS selection switches to upper margin and blued steel hands set behind a hinged bevel-glazed circular bezel with canted fillet insert to interior, the case with tall domed caddy superstructure inlaid with neo-classical style symmetrical scrolling foliage over husk swag decorated upstand flanked by reeded plinths capped with brass vase finials to the corners, the front panel with wreath-border to the dial aperture beneath fan decorated upper quadrants and with further symmetrical foliate scrolls to lower section flanked by fluted canted angles, the sides with arched foliate scroll pierced sound frets and the rear with rectangular door incorporating further fretwork panel, on moulded line panel bordered skirt base centred with a rosette to front, 55cm (21.5ins) high. Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition with no visible alterations or significant replacements. Although mechanism is fully working it is somewhat dirty/neglected hence a clean and overhaul is required. The dial is in good original condition albeit a little tarnished/discoloured. The case also is in fine original condition with faults limited to a very small loss in the right hand side fret, minor bumps, scuffs and other slight blemishes commensurate with age. Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and case key.   Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III oak eight-day longcase clock with moonphaseGeorge Baddely, Newport, circa 1785The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13 inch single sheet silvered brass break-arch Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials to centre and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll engraved decoration to spandrels beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated for the age of the moon and signed GEORGE BADDELY NEWPORT to the upper margin over conforming rocaille engraved lunettes, in a case with dentil moulded open-arch break-arch pediment over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted Corinthian columns and the sides with half-round Roman Doric columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with ogee throat mounding over shaped-top caddy-moulded door flanked by Corinthian quarter-columns, on shaped raised panel fronted plinth base with canted angles and ogee bracket feet, 219cm (86ins) high. George Baddely is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Newport, Shropshire, in 1784.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all original and is in working order although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The pendulum is missing its suspension spring. The dial has overall light discoloration and tarnishing giving an overall attractive mellow hue to the finish otherwise is in good original condition. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard which in-turn sits on cheek uprights of case which shoe evidence of being restored to their current height therefore we can offer no assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however they do appear perfectly suited to each other.The case is in good condition and of fine colour with significant faults limited to a horizontal shrinkage crack to the panel fronting the plinth and a loose rear foot; both of these could be easily rectified by a competent cabinet maker/restorer. Faults are otherwise limited to minor historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use which generally add to the 'character' of the object.Clock has pendulum, two weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock with moonphase Thomas Willshire, Bristol, circa 1780The four pillar rack striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre decorated with bright-cut insects and floral motifs within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Tho's Willshire, Bris=tol to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and gilt twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating arched silvered scale for the lunar month and HIGH WATER AT BRISTOL KEY to the upper margin over landscape engraved lunettes beneath, the case with moulded dentil break-arch cornice and conforming veneered frieze over wavy-edged hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing spiral twist turned Corinthian hood columns with gilt caps and bases, the sides with shaped side windows and scroll-outline bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with elaborately shaped flame figured caddy moulded door flanked by Corinthian quarter columns with gilt caps and bases, on conforming raised panel fronted plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 225cm (88.5ins) high. Thomas Willshire is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as being in business with Henry Link until 1777 when the partnership was dissolved and took apprentice, William Alexander, in 1785.The current lot is an archetypical example of the fully developed Bristol style of longcase clock made during the last quarter of the 18th century. Such clocks were made with wealthy Bristol merchants in mind with the moonphase being annotated with high-water times in order to assist ship-owners with the scheduling of arrivals and departures through the Bristol Channel which is essentially unpassable during low tide. Condition Report: Movement is very dirty/neglected hence will require a full overhaul before putting to use. The strike train has been converted to sound on a gong mounted on the case backboard (would have originally sounded on a bell) reconversion back to bell strike would not prove problematic to a skilled clock restorer. The escapewheel and pallets are service replacements and there is some variance in the collet shapes to the strike train suggesting that some re-pinioning may have taken place at some point otherwise movement appears fundamentally original and is in sound condition. The dial is complete and fundamentally original with the probable exception of the hands but is in very dirty/neglected condition. The movement rests on an old seatboard onto uprights of the case which show evidence of adjustment to their levels. The right hand side has a packing piece approx. 8mm thick whilst the right hand side is cut at the correct level. Due to the clock having evidence of adjustment to the levels of the 'cheeks' we cannot provide any assurance that the movement and dial are original to the case however the case is a 'textbook' example for this type of movement.The case would have originally had a swan neck pediment and box superstructure above the current break-arch top which have been removed. The frieze would have also had fretwork which also appears to have been replaced by plain veneer. Case otherwise is in sound unrestored condition with faults limited to some shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with age.Clock has pendulum, weights, winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III brass mounted mahogany table clockThe dial signed for John Chance, Chepstow, circa 1800The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with half deadbeat escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, with trip-hour repeat and geometric border engraved backplate, the 8 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral break-arch dial with subsidiary calendar dial and inscribed Joh'n Chance, Chepstow to centre, with delicate pierced blued steel hands and subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial to arch, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the single brass-edged pad to top over conforming brass fillet inset glazed aperture to front door and rectangular brass fish scale sound frets to sides, the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet, 43cm (17ins) high excluding handle. The dial of the current lot is inscribed for John Chance who is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Chepstow circa 1760-91.Condition Report: The movement appears essentially complete and original and is in relatively clean condition however the centre-wheel arbor is broken (snapped) at the pinion end hence will require a new centre arbor with pinion to be made before clock will run. The strike train is operational. The dial is a little dull/tarnished in appearance otherwise appears free from noticeable faults. The movement and dial appears original to the case and the case is in fine condition and of good colour exhibiting minor shrinkage to mouldings and veneers, and light historic bumps, scuffs and other minor blemishes commensurate with age.Clock has winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A French Louis XIV ormolu mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock Antoine Gaudron, Paris, circa 1700 The six back-pinned baluster pillar movement of two week duration with large spring barrels, verge escapement with silk suspension and cycloidal cheeks, and high position numbered countwheel to the upper right hand corner of the backplate for striking the hours and once at the half hour with a vertically pivoted hammer on a bell mounted within the top of the case, the backplate signed Gaudron A Paris to lower edge, the unusual shaped iron dial plate faced with pewter polished and lacquered to simulate mother-of-pearl and applied with twelve-piece white enamel Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring with fine pierced and engraved foliate pendant to every numeral, Arabic minutes to outer track and original steel hands above shaped pendulum aperture bordered with foliate cast mounts, the break-arch case with gilt urn finials to the acanthus corner-mounted ogee shaped upstand and foliate cast frieze emerging from the sides of the gilt cavetto moulded cornice, the canted front angles applied with fine scroll-cast female terms above acanthus open scrolls, the sides with brass-edged rectangular side windows and conforming terms to rear edges over swollen lower sections, the base edged with a gilt band interrupted by a pendant arch inset with foliate cast mount to apron, on acanthus cast feet, 53cm (21ins) high.   Antoine Gaudron is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from around 1675. In 1689 he was established at Place Dauphine at `La Perle` and then at `La Renommee` in 1709. He died a wealthy man in 1714. Two fine `Religieuse` spring clocks by him (including one with unique astronomical calendar) are illustrated in Plomp, Reinier Early French Pendulum Clocks 1658-1700 pages 80-3, the movement of the current lot, although slightly later, is remarkably similar to those pictured in figs 146 and 149. The manner in which the dial of the current lot is finished is particularly noteworthy. A pewter veneer is applied over the iron dial plate which is polished and finished in such a way as to simulate mother-of-pearl, forming the background onto which a finely engraved and pierced chapter ring is applied. Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements, the only notable fault is the fact that the hammer is missing (hammer arbor is present) and the bell has been repaired. Although the mechanism is in working order a clean/service is advised. The I and V cartouche numerals of the dial have noticeable cracking, the VIII has a repaired edge chip and II has a very light hairline. The decorative steel plate has overall degradation/patchy discolouration otherwise dial is in good original albeit dirty condition. The superstructure of the case is in good original condition with visible faults limited to a filled patch repair to rear lower left (obscured by finial). The front of the case has some shrinkage cracking otherwise is in sound condition. The right hand side has a full-height strip of brass inlay missing as well as losses to ebony stringing bordering the stripe both to the front and rear margins coupled with general lifting/movement to the brass inlays. The left hand side has similar losses to the ebony stringing and overall lifting to the brass elements. The lower rear right hand finial has been repaired otherwise all mounts appear in good original condition retaining their original gilding albeit very dirty and with some wear. Faults to the case otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. Clock has pendulum but no winder   Condition Report Disclaimer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An ebonised clock bracket20th century in the late 17th century/early 18th century styleWith complex mouldings to the rectangular table over inverted domed caddy terminating with a further small convex moulded pendant, the platform 26.5cm (10.5ins) by 15cm (6ins).Condition Report: Bracket is in fine condition with no significant cracks, chips or splits to the veneers or mouldings , faults are very much limited to minor bumps and bruises. The finish may benefit from further polishing.Condition Report Disclaimer

Oak Bracket Clock with Brass & Enamel Face (for restoration)

A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BLUE & WHITE PORCELAIN PLATE, with native floral decoration, metal hanging bracket, 28cm diameter.

A reproduction mahogany bow fronted display side cabinet, three glazed display doors over a base with three cupboard doors on bracket feet 79" x 60 1/4" x 17 1/2"