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Click here to subscribeA Regency ebonised mahogany bracket clock by Ross and Peckham, the Gothic style arched case with brass inlaid decoration, centred with an eight inch painted dial detailed 'Ross and Peckham Bedford Street Strand', flanked by lion ring handles, on a plinth base and spherical gilt brass feet, enclosing two train fusee movement with engraved backplate and matching engraved pendulum, the clock 44cm high (pendulum and two case keys). Illustrated
A fine and rare clockmaker's brass double-framed balance engine Attributed... A fine and rare clockmaker's brass double-framed balance engine Attributed to John Wyke or Thomas Green, Liverpool, late 18th century The asymmetric 'D' ended double-frame enclosing 5 inch circular cast brass index plate fitted to turned brass centre-arbor with adjustment of bottom pivot via winged screw secured by a locking nut, the upper pivot passing through the frame to hold the work against an adjustable locking top pivot screw threaded into a curved brass support, the iron yoke-shaped cutter frame carrier mounted on a sliding bracket and fitted with pair of screw pivots, the side of the frame fitted with bracket for the index plate locking pin arm, together with detached geared crank handle, cutter carrier castings, loose screw pivots and a single cutter, (the index plate replaced and lacking holes), the frame 16cm (6.25ins approx) long. Balance wheel engines are essentially small wheel cutting engines designed to cut escapement crown wheels, although Swiss made examples survive in reasonable numbers English models are extremely rare. The current lot can be directly compared to examples appearing in contemporary printed trade catalogues by both John Wyke and Thomas Green illustrated respectively in Crom, Theodore R. HOROLOGICAL WHEEL CUTTING ENGINES page 103, figure 97 and Crom, Theodore R. Horological Shop tools 1700-1900 page 160, plate 61. It is clear that both of these illustrations are based on the same engraved plate suggesting that such engines were most likely made in a single workshop - probably that of John Wyke. Included with the current lot is a very detailed analysis of the various screw threads used compared with those found on a similar single-frame balance engine signed by Wyke (in the British Museum) and a wheel cutting engine signed by Daniel Sephton of Prescott. The conclusion of this analysis is that all three engines used use screw threads cut from the same tackle.
A French lacquered brass bowfronted carriage clock with push-button repeat... A French lacquered brass bowfronted carriage clock with push-button repeat Retailed by A. Jack and Company, Cheltenham, Late 19th century The eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands and inscribed A. JACK & Co., CHELTENHAM to lower margin, the bevel-glazed bowfronted case with hinged scroll outline carrying handle above cavetto moulded cornice and reeded column uprights to angles, on moulded skirt base incorporating squat bracket feet with shaped apron between, 13.5cm (5.25ins) high excluding handle.
A Victorian rosewood small Gothic revival bracket timepiece Smith, London A Victorian rosewood small Gothic revival bracket timepiece Smith, London, mid 19th century The four pillar single chain fusee movement with canted upper angles to plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed Smith, LONDON to centre above pendulum holdfast, the 5 inch wide shaped-arch single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with blued steel arrow hands and fine foliate scroll engraved infill to arch and lower margin, the gabled case with scroll carved decoration flanked by pyramid finials above canted brass fillet inset shaped-arch glazed front door, the rear with small canted arch glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt with compressed bun feet, 34cm (13.5ins) high.
A Regency small brass inlaid mahogany bracket timepiece John Bunyea Sharpe A Regency small brass inlaid mahogany bracket timepiece John Bunyea Sharpe, Faversham, circa 1825 The four pillar single fusee movement with anchor esapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the arched backplate signed J. B. Sharpe, FEVERSHAM to centre above pendulum holdfast screw to lower margin, the 5 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the arched case with hinged carrying handle above line-edged front with shaped brass line bordered panel enclosing scroll motif beneath dial, the rear with arch-glazed door, on gadroon moulded skirt base with brass ball feet, 31cm (12.25ins) high excluding handle. John Bunyea Sharpe is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Faversham, Kent, 1823-32.
A Scottish William IV satinwood crossbanded mahogany eight-day longcase... A Scottish William IV satinwood crossbanded mahogany eight-day longcase clock The dial signed for William Young, Dundee, circa 1830 The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials, bearing signature WILLIAM YOUNG, DUNDEE to centre and with steel moon hands, the break-arch case with moulded cornice above hinged cast brass convex glazed circular bezel within crossbanded ebony line bordered surround flanked by canted angles, the trunk with complex moulding to throat above recessed satinwood banded panel decorated short rectangular caddy moulded door set between conforming horizontal panels above and below and flanked by quarter columns to angles, the plinth base fronted with a further recessed satinwood panel, standing on bracket feet, 206cm (81ins) high. Provenance: Purchased from P A Oxley, Calne, January 1995 for £4250.
A Regency brass mounted ebonised bracket clock Gammon, Birmingham A Regency brass mounted ebonised bracket clock Gammon, Birmingham, early 19th century The five pillar twin fusee bell striking trip-hour repeating movement with decorative border engraved shouldered backplate with steel arrow-shaped pointer for N/S strike/silent selection and fitted with holdfast for the large lenticular bob pendulum, the eight inch circular convex white painted Roman numeral dial signed Gammon, BIRMINGHAM to centre and with blued steel hands within ogee moulded convex glazed cast brass bezel, the single pad top break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the brass fillet bordered curved panel surmount above full front door with brass fishscale quadrant sound frets beneath dial and brass strung front angles, the sides with conforming rectangular brass sound frets, the rear with arch glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet, 39cm (15.25ins) high excluding handle. A William Gammon is recorded in Loomes, Brian, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Birmingham circa 1795-1816.
A Regency brass inlaid mahogany bracket clock Joseph Phillips, London A Regency brass inlaid mahogany bracket clock Joseph Phillips, London, early 19th century The five pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular-bob pendulum and border engraved shouldered backplate, the 8 inch circular white painted Roman numeral convex dial indistinctly signed JOS'H PHILLIPS, LONDON to centre and with pierced blued steel hands set within slender hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the ebony-edged arched case with brass outlined lozenge and fleur-de-lys motif decorated apron panel beneath dial, the sides with brass cornucopiae ring handles over arched fishscale sound frets, the rear with arch glazed door, on ebonised fluted band decorated skirt base with brass ball feet, 41cm (16ins) high. A Joseph Phillips is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1817-24.
A George III hooded wall alarm timepiece movement and dial Joseph Gurney A George III hooded wall alarm timepiece movement and dial Joseph Gurney, Bristol, circa 1785 The weight-driven four pillar thirty-hour two-handed movement with anchor escapement and alarm set between the plates sounding on a bell mounted above, the 7.25 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and brass setting hand to the fine Ho-Ho bird inhabited rococo scroll engraved centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with arcaded minute ring and Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles applied with female mask and scroll cast spandrels beneath arch centred with a domed boss signed Joseph Gurney, Bristol flanked by conforming mounts, now in a mahogany case with stepped flat cornice above open dial aperture to hood resting on a ogee moulded bracket with plain apron flanked by scroll outline side supports to a backboard with shaped bottom edge, 60cm (23ins) high. Joseph Gurney is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as working from 6 Bridge Street and Corn Street, Bristol 1783-98. A rare two-train hour striking tavern clock by Joseph Gurney was sold in these rooms on Tuesday 17th February 2010 for £13,000 hammer; another tavern timepiece by Gurney resides in the Bristol City Museum.
A rare small oak hooded wall clock case Anonymous A rare small oak hooded wall clock case Anonymous, mid to late 18th century The hood with cavetto moulded cornice above door with glazed aperture for a 3.75 inch wide brass break-arch dial over well executed lower lip mouldings, the bracket with backboard pierced for hanging above lower section fitted with scroll outline side supports united by shaped apron to front over conforming shaped lower edge to backboard, 38cm (15ins) high.
A George III inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clock with moonphase... A George III inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clock with moonphase Wasbrough and Mailard, Bristol, circa 1785 The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch single sheet brass Roman numeral break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial, arched calendar aperture and signed WASBROUGH & MAILARD, BRISTOL to the coastal island landscape and floral spray engraved centre within chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and rococo scroll engraved decoration to spandrel areas, the arch with rolling moonphase calibrated for age of the moon beneath times of HIGH WATER AT BRISTOL KEY to outer margin, in a case with arched fan inlaid motif and concentric border pierced infill to the swan neck pediment over wavy-edge glazed dial aperture flanked by Corinthian columns, the trunk with shaped-top caddy moulded door inlaid with a central conch shell within oval satinwood crossbanded border flanked by blind fret decorated canted angles, the plinth base with conforming circular crossbanding and fretwork canted angles on bracket feet, (the inlaid decoration probably later), 246cm (97ins) high. The partnership of Wasbrough and Maillard are recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as coppersmiths, brassfounders and clockmakers working from Wine Street, Bristol circa 1785. The Wasboroughs were one of the more prolific families of clockmakers and metal founders working in Bristol throughout the eighteenth century whose roots can be traced back to William Wasbrough who married Mary Rice (who may have been related to the Bristol clockmaker Roger Rice) on 12th January 1746.
A rare George III scarlet japanned table clock John Taylor, London A rare George III scarlet japanned table clock John Taylor, London, circa 1775 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum with holdfast to the asymmetric foliate scroll engraved backplate, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and shaped recessed panel signed John Taylor, London to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles applied with rococo scroll cast spandrels beneath subsidiary silvered Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the bell top case with hinged brass carrying handle to the ogee shaped upstand gilt decorated with stylised basket of flowers within shaped lozenge lattice panels on a rich scarlet ground flanked by brass pineapple finials above front door with conforming foliate trail decoration interrupted by lattice panels and with pierced gilt upper quadrant frets, the sides with circular over concave-topped side windows, the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded base incorporating gilt foliate scroll decorated shaped apron and bracket feet, (finish distressed), 47cm (18.5ins) high excluding handle. Several makers with the name John Taylor are recorded working throughout the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century however the current lot was probably made by the maker of this name who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Gloucester Street circa 1780.
An impressive French Louis XIV style gilt brass mounted Boulle bracket clock... An impressive French Louis XIV style gilt brass mounted Boulle bracket clock Unsigned, second half of the 19th century The rectangular eight-day movement with Brocot type pendulum regulation and outside countwheel hour striking sounding on a bell within the superstructure of the case, the 7.5 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with griffin and squirrel inhabited symmetrical strapwork scroll engraved centre within chapter ring with enamel Roman hour numerals and rococo scroll cast borders and engraved Arabic five minutes to outer track, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with cast female mask centred cushion-topped ogee shaped upstand with pendant floral trail angle mounts flanked by two pairs of flambeau urn finials to the repeating panel cast concave-sided frieze, over cast break-arch cornice and conforming moulded glazed front door applied with mount modelled as Helios aboard his chariot drawn by a pair of horses with sunburst behind, within swept marquetry panel decorated surround flanked by projecting canted angles applied with classical male and female terms over scroll supports with female mask and foliate swag cast apron between, the sides of concave profile veneered with extensive marquetry panels centred with figural silhouettes and terminating at the rear with further figural terms over scroll supports, the integral stand of lobed form with recumbant equine mounts and rosette centred marquetry tile decorated top surface to table over conforming inlaid lambrequin panel flanked by continuous band of marquetry over drapery swag lower border to the undulating sides, on four acanthus carved toupe feet, 87.5cm (34.5ins) high.
A fine French Louis XV ormolu mounted 'vernis Martin A fine French Louis XV ormolu mounted 'vernis Martin' bracket clock The dial signed for Guerbois, Paris, the case stamped for Jacques Dubois, Paris, mid 18th century The two train movement with four column-turned pillars pinned through the backplate, verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with silk suspension and outside countwheel hour striking sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 11 inch circular twenty-five piece enamel cartouche dial signed GUERBOIS, APARIS to the circular white enamel centre within blue on white Roman hour numerals and scroll cast gilt borders incorporating conforming Arabic five minute cartouche numerals to outer track, the waisted mid green painted case with generous scroll pierced surmount to the swept superstructure painted with sprays of roses between applied gilt scroll cast angle mounts above elaborate rococo crest and shaped glazed foliate-border cast door applied with bold leafy apron mount incorporating a recumbent Ho-Ho bird, within leafy trail painted surround applied with further scroll mounts to angles and with tall brass-edged inset arched windows within conforming painted field to sides, on four generous cast scroll feet with apron between, stamped IDUBOIS beside JME monogram to top beneath superstructure and JME twice again to rear, 97cm (38.25ins) high; with matching floral spray painted ogee-shaped wall bracket with shallow cavetto upstand to table above 'S' scroll cast frieze and rococo scroll mounts to apron and front angles over conforming cast pendant to base, 39cm (15.25ins) high; the clock and wall bracket 133.5cm (52.5ins) high overall. Guerbois of Paris appears not to be recorded as a clockmaker, Jacques Dubois on the other hand is recorded in Nicolay, Jean L'ART ET LA MANIERE DES MAITRES EBENISTES FRANCAIS AU XVIIIe SIECLE as an important ebeniste who was appointed Maitre in 1742. Jacques Dubois was born in 1694 and is believed to have trained under his half brother Noel Gerard during the 1720's-30's before qualifying as a Master at the relatively mature age of 48. Although Dubois appears not to have supplied pieces directly to the French Court he is known to have made pieces for minor Royalty such as Madame Elizabeth, Louis XV's daughter who married the Duke of Parma. Dubois is particularly well known for his contribution to the evolution of French rococo furniture as well as his striking use of marquetry veneers and lacquer finishes. He died in 1763 leaving a substantial inventory of workshop tools, furniture and clocks.
A fine Victorian engraved gilt brass hump-back carriage clock with push-button repeat and original black marble inset stand Probably by Thomas Cole for retail by Edward Biven, London, circa 1845 The rectangular two train going barrel movement with four plain pillars pinned through the backplate, five-spoke wheel crossings and rear winding, the four-wheel going train regulated by horizontal gilt platform ratchet tooth lever escapement with sprung steel three-arm balance mounted above the plates, the strike train devised without warning and with push-button repeat sounding on a gong mounted on the movement backplate, the arched silvered brass dial finely engraved with intense asymmetric foliate scrolls on a horizontal hatched ground to centre and with fine blued steel fleur-de-lys hands within a 3.25 inch Gothic Roman numeral chapter ring inscribed EDWARD BIVEN, KING WILLIAM STREET CITY either side of the XII numeral and with narrow outer minute track, the borders overlaid with a shaped gilt brass mask surround further engraved with conforming leafy trails and incorporating inset shaped silvered reserve featuring a single elaborate floral spray to lower margin, the arched case with bevelled front glass secured within repeating leaf decorated bezel plate by screws to a one-piece casting engraved with continuous large scale bird inhabited floral trail to top and sides and fitted with unusual two-piece hinged interlocking carrying handle, the sides with applied repeating leaf decorated skirts at the base, the back with one-piece frosted gilt plate fitted with shuttered winding holes and FAST/SLOW regulation within impressive engraved trophy panel incorporating quiver of arrows, bow, tambourine and a nesting bird, on shaped bracket feet, 17cm (6.75ins) high with handle folded; with original stand with rectangular cavetto moulded black marble insert to gilt floral trail engraved canted skirt, 24cm (9.5ins) high overall with handle raised. Edward Biven does not appear in usual reference works however he his recorded in The London Gazette as watch maker and jeweller of 64 Great William Street as having bankruptcy proceedings filed against him April 8th 1854. The life and work of Thomas Cole is extensively documented in Hawkins, J.B. THOMAS COLE & VICTORIAN CLOCKMAKING. Thomas Cole was born in Nether Stowey, Somerset in 1800. His father, Thomas senior, was a local clockmaker who is now known to have moved his family to Taunton in around 1815; he was a talented maker who probably taught both Thomas and his older brother, James Ferguson, the clockmaking trade. By 1821 James Ferguson had moved to London and filed a Patent for a pivoted detent escapement, by 1823 he was working from New Bond Street where he was joined by his younger brother, Thomas. Over the next twelve years the two brothers worked alongside each other and produced a series of highly complicated silver 'humpback' carriage clocks very much in the manner of Abraham Louis Breguet (leading some to speculate a connection between Breguet and the Cole brothers). Please note:General opinion is that this clock is probably not by Thomas Cole. It is more likely to be attributed to E.W. Robins. [Please contact Auctioneer for full lot description]
A rare George III red japanned table clock James Smith, London A rare George III red japanned table clock James Smith, London, circa 1775 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum with holdfast to the Ho-Ho bird inhabited oriental pagoda and asymmetric foliate scroll engraved backplate, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and shaped recessed panel signed James Smith, LONDON to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles applied with rococo scroll cast spandrels beneath subsidiary silvered Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the bell top case with hinged brass carrying handle to the ogee shaped upstand decorated in raised gilt with figures within an Oriental garden landscape on a deep red ground above front door with conforming figural decoration within line borders and with pierced gilt upper quadrant frets, the sides with circular over concave-topped scroll-pierced gilt sound frets, the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded base incorporating gilt foliate scroll decorated shaped apron and bracket feet, (movement with losses), 44.5cm (17.5ins) high excluding handle. Several makers with the name James Smith are recorded working throughout the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century however the current lot was probably made by the maker of this name who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Fleet Street circa 1775-1800.
A fine George III brass mounted figured mahogany quarter chiming table clock... A fine George III brass mounted figured mahogany quarter chiming table clock made for the Spanish market James 'Diego' Evans in partnership with Robert and Peter Higgs, London, circa 1780 The seven pillar triple fusee movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight-bells and striking the hour on a further large bell, with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and holdfast to the fine symmetrical rococo scroll engraved backplate centred with a basket of flowers over shaped cartouche signed Higgs y, DIEGO EVANS, Bolsa Real, LONDRES , the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and shaped recessed panel signed Higgs y, DIEGO EVANS, Bolsa Real, LONDRES to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles applied with rococo scroll cast spandrels beneath subsidiary silvered MUSICA/SILENCIO selection dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the bell top case with pedestal surmount capped with brass flambeau urn finial above rococo scroll cast mount to superstructure flanked by smaller urn finials above front door with brass fillet inset glazed dial aperture and scroll cast upper quadrant frets, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over arched scroll pierced sound frets, the rear with break-arch glazed rectangular door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass bracket feet, 51cm (20ins) high excluding top finial and pedestal, 63.5cm (25ins) high overall. Robert Higgs is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1743 and gaining his Freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1750. He worked from Sweetings Alley and took his brother Peter into partnership in 1770. James Evans is recorded by Baillie as also working from Sweetings Alley from 1773. In 1775 he went into partnership with Robert and Peter Higgs; the firm subsequently moved to Exchange Alley and continued in business until around 1825. The partnership of Higgs and James Evans specialised in producing clocks for the export market - particularly to Spain hence a significant proportion of surviving examples (including the current lot) being annotated and signed in Spanish.
A Queen Anne brass lantern clock Francis Mitten, Chichester A Queen Anne brass lantern clock Francis Mitten, Chichester, early 18th century The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum swinging outside of the frame clock to the rear, the dial with single hand and stylised leafy scroll engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and engraved Fra. Mitten, Chichester to lower edge, the frame with column turned corner posts beneath dolphin inhabited foliate pierced frets, vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, the sides with plain brass side doors, the rear with iron hoop and spurs, on turned ball feet, 37cm (14.5ins) high; with an oak wall bracket with pierced ogee pointed arch top above scroll supports for the rectangular table fronted with a shaped apron over conforming outline to backboard beneath, 62cm (24.5ins) high overall. Francis Mitten is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as 'of St. Pancreas', London in 1711 when he took as apprentice John Squire. A marriage is recorded in 1714 at St. Pancreas, with another in Chichester the following year. He is believed to have worked up to around 1730.
An important Charles II small walnut eight-day longcase clock previously in the Iden collection Joseph Knibb, London, circa 1675 The six knopped, finned and latched pillar movement with tall rectangular plates measuring approximately 7.5 by 5.5 inches, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by two-piece seconds pendulum with brass lenticular bob and butterfly-nut regulation to the single-footed suspension block over separately cocked escapement pallet arbor and with pallet-shaped aperture to backplate, the strike train with external crossed-out countwheel and sounding on a 'pork pie' shaped bell mounted above the plates, the 9.5 inch square latched brass dial with winding holes and calendar aperture to the lower edge of the finely matted centre within applied 1.5 inch wide silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with squat fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the narrow outer track, the angles applied with winged cherub head spandrels within a line scribed border interrupted with engraved signature Iofeph Knibb Londini fecit to lower margin, the movement and dial resting on full-depth oak seatboard and secured to the backboard via a bracket to the upper right hand corner of the backplate, the case veneered with walnut and applied with crossgrain mouldings onto a carcass of oak with rising hood surmounted by original carved swan-neck crest centred with a scallop shell flanked by rosettes issuing floral swags, over moulded cornice, plain lintel and twist turned three-quarter columns flanking the glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming twist-turned quarter columns applied against bargeboards to rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 40 inch quarter-veneered rectangular door applied with half-round moulded border and fitted with original high position iron lock, the interior with early pattern iron hinges and spoon locking mechanism for the hood, the sides veneered with grain running horizontally within crossbanded borders, on crossbanded plinth base with compressed bun feet (the plinth base rebuilt around the original side uprights), 193cm (76ins) high excluding ball finial, 199cm (78.5ins) high overall. Provenance: Purchased in Oxfordshire 1919 by Richard Arnold Esq. before passing into the collection of Walter Iden (inventory number 1913) by the late 1930's, from whom it was directly acquired by Neville Rollason shortly after the War. From before 1949 until 1963 the clock resided at Peplow Hall near Hodnet, Shropshire before being purchased by the present owner for a hammer price of £1,700 (underbid by Ronald Lee) at the on-site sale of the contents dispersed after the death of Neville Rollason in June 1963. Literature: Extensively illustrated (including a rear view of the movement complete with pendulum assembly) in Cescinsky, Herbert and Gribble, Ernest R. EARLY ENGLISH FURNITURE AND WOODWORK (1922) pages 300-1, Figs. 410-14 and discussed on pages 307-8. Illustrated in Cescinsky, Herbert THE OLD ENGLISH MASTER CLOCKMAKERS AND THEIR CLOCKS 1670-1820 pages 68-9, Figs 96-7 with an enlarged detail of the crest on page 46, Fig. 96. Illustrated in Dawson, Percy G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes D.W. Early English Clocks page 248, Plate 332 (detail of crest only). Illustrated and described in Dwason, Percy G. THE IDEN CLOCK COLLECTION pages 144-5 where Dawson notes that the current lot is the earliest example by Knibb in the collection. Joseph Knibb was born the fifth son of Thomas Knibb of Claydon, Oxfordshire in 1640. He is generally thought to have been apprenticed in around 1655 to his cousin Samuel Knibb in Newport Pagnell, before moving to Oxford circa 1662 (the same year that Samuel moved to London). Joseph initially struggled to trade in Oxford due to restrictions placed by the City aut... [Please contact Auctioneer for full lot description]
A fine and rare William III walnut veneered table clock with pull... A fine and rare William III walnut veneered table clock with pull quarter-repeat on six bells John Boucheret, London, circa 1695-1700 The five finned and knopped 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 fine symmetrical foliate scrolls around an oval herringbone bordered cartouche signed John Boucheret, Londini Fecit to centre, the 8 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes and foliate scroll border decorated calendar and false bob apertures to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Boucheret, London to lower edge, with pierced blued steel hands and angles applied with cast winged cherub head spandrels within herringbone border interrupted by N/S strike/silent switch aperture at twelve o'clock, the figured walnut veneered case with unusual twin female term and tied foliate bud cast hinged brass carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure flanked by vase finials above complex crossgrain top mouldings and glazed front door now applied with female mask cast mounts to uprights, the sides with brass repousse scroll pierced lozenge shaped sound frets over rectangular glazed apertures, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on complex moulded shallow skirt base with brass disc feet, 39cm (15.25ins) high excluding handle. A maker with the name John Boucheret is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working circa 1750. Baillie also records a Jacob Boucheret as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1728; it is most probable that these records relate to subsequent generations of the maker of the current lot. From his name it may be appropriate to speculate that John Boucheret was probably a first generation Huguenot immigrant clockmaker who could have possibly quietly worked outside the jurisdiction of the Clockmakers' Company maybe in one of the larger Huguenot workshops such as that of Claude Du Chesne. The movement of the current lot echoes the work of Daniel Quare and Thomas Windmills, in particular the layout of the repeat work with the hammer arbors pivoted between the plates (rather than fitted to a separate carriage). Such detailing is typical for clocks made during the latter years of the 1690's as is the engraving to the backplate which can be closely compared to that on an ebony table clock by Quare illustrated in Dawson, Percy G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks page 373, Plate 534. The dial again is nicely detailed with the relatively refined appearance of the centre being perfectly complimented by the herringbone border to the edge of the plate. The walnut veneered case is particularly rare and attractive with well-chosen figured veneers. Due to the enduring fashion for ebony, walnut-cased table clocks from this period are very scarce. This is illustrated by the fact that only one from Tompion's numbered series (number 88) is recorded as being in a walnut case (see Barder, Richard The Georgian Bracket Clock 1714-1830 page 49, and Evans, Jeremy THOMAS TOMPION at the Dial and Three Crowns page 88).
A good quality 19th century coal bucket with applied copper handle and further twisted iron looping handle fitted within applied brass mounts together with a copper pan and further copper clad brush with embossed decoration in the Art Nouveau manner, a polished oak letter rack stamped to the reverse' Pilot, British Made', a contemporary hardwood bracket, a pair of fire tongs, etc
A good quality 19th century ships lamp, (probably port side), constructed principally in copper, of rounded triangular form with brass mounts and surround enclosing a substantial ribbed red glass lens, with central applied brass plaque reading 'Great Grimsby Coal, Salt & Tanning Company Limited Trademark', complete with brass loop handle and hanging bracket to reverse, 46 cm tall approx
A cased vintage Fuller calculator with Bakelite handle and bracket, stamped Stanley Trade Mark, housed within a bespoke timber case of rectangular form with green felt lined supports, the box lid interior bearing the label Stanley, Everything For The Engineer, Architect And Surveyor In Field And Drawing Office, W F Stanley & Co Ltd, London
A late 19th Century Black Forest carved wooden cigar box The hinged lid and front panel featuring two recumbent sheep on natural foliage above a panel of heraldic shield and fruiting vines, the interior revealing five sliding trays, each partitioned to accommodate a total of fifty cigars, raised on spreading rectangular plinth and four bracket feet, width approx. 29cm, height approx. 29cm. (illustrated)
A late 19th Century champlevé enamel gilt metal desk stand in the French taste The centre panel decorated with a signed painted vignette depicting a classical maiden and cherub, fitted with two pedestal ink stands with hinged lids and pen rack, between foliate cast borders, raised on shaped bracket feet, width approx 32cm. (illustrated)
19th Century mahogany longcase clock, the hood having broken arch pediment with painted moon phase dial with floral painted spandrels and subsidiary seconds and date dial, inscribed J.R. Saunders of Honiton above an inlaid flush panel door flanked by spiral turned pilasters and panelled base on bracket feet, 89ins high
Edwardian mahogany bracket clock, the moulded arched pediment with applied carved decoration above a silvered dial with silvered chapter ring, having Roman numerals inscribed Camerer Kuss and Co. with slow / fast and chime silent dials, the three train movement striking on gongs (some losses to case), 17.5ins high, 12ins wide, 9.5ins deep
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