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Click here to subscribeFRENCH BRASS FOUR GLASS MANTEL CLOCK LATE 19TH CENTURY the white enamel Roman numeral dial with a visible Brocot escapement and compensating mercury filled pendulum, in a gorge brass case with bevelled glass sides, the brass twin train movement striking to a coiled steel gong, stamped Vincenti & CieDimensions:30cm high, 18cm wide, 14cm deepProvenance:Provenance: Stevenson Collection
A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU CARTEL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT GODEFROY, PARIS, CIRCA 1770 The single train movement with later Brocot-type recoil escapement and pull-quarter repeat mechanism visible on the backplate, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial Signed 'GODEFROY, A PARIS' to centre and with fine scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass hands, the case cast with urn surmount and female terms flanking the dial 66cm high, 33cm wide Condition Report: Ormolu case looks to be largely untouched- surface dirt from age which has left overall appearance slightly less impressive than it actually is- will be rewarded from having a good sympathetic clean. Small hole drilled to side of top- no missing ornament that we can tell- perhaps for suspension? Dial with loss around winder and further small nibbles to outer edge- later screws to margins around dial, hands possibly original and minute hand with old repair. Movement as per cataloguing- later additions and in need of clean and overhaul, with a later pendulum but no winder. Has not been in use or working order for some time Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
Frankrijk, bruin gepatineerde composiet metalen pendule, adres: A La Renaissance, Levi Freres, 19e eeuw; Uurwerk uitgevoerd met gaand en slagwerk op bel, wit email wijzerplaat met open Brocot gang. Kast uitgevoerd met twee vrouw figuren, opgeheven armen met mand. Geheel staande op marmeren basis. h. 97 cm, b. 41 cm, d. 33 cm [1]
A 19TH CENTURY SLATE AND FIGURED MARBLE CASED CLOCKwith drum supported by scrolls,with Brocot type escapement, the French movement by R and C, Paris and London (probably Richard and Cie.) striking on a bell 45cm wide (needs attention)Provenance: The Estate of the late Roger Peers (1932-2023), Curator of the Dorset County Museum between 1959 and 1992
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE RETAILED BY J. BAILLY, LYON, CIRCA 1880 The circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped CHLES MT and with serial number 34570 to upper left over inverted JAPY FRERES & CIE, G'DE MED. D'HONNEUR beneath further numbers 5 2 to centre, the dial with black and cream rosette champleve enamelled centre within relief-cast Roman cartouche numeral chapter ring inscribed J. BAILLY, LYON to inner edge, with blued steel hands set behind hinged cast gilt brass bevel-glazed bezel, the case with leafy finial to the ogee-shaped caddy upstand decorated in cream and black champleve enamel with foliate designs over cavetto moulded collar and repeating leaf-cast top moulding incorporating projecting rounded corners supporting lobed spire finials, the front with lappet leaf bordered panel enclosing the dial within symmetrical stylised foliate scroll decorated cream and black champleve enamel infill flanked by free-standing slender leaf cast baluster columns to the angles, the sides with conforming enamelled panels set within matching borders, the rear with frosted glazed hinged circular movement cover and conforming columns to angles, on lobed stepped ogee moulded skirt base with disc feet; the candelabra side pieces each with central shouldered enamelled baluster upright issuing pair of champleve fronted branches applied with conforming decorated sconces and drip pans, on concave cream and black enamelled foot over lobed moulded square platform with disc feet, (3). The clock 36cm (14.25ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep; the candelabra 29cm (11.5ins) high, 19.5cm (7.75ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep.
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKRETAILED BY MAPLE AND COMPANY LIMITED, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 1742 to upper left opposing rectangular cartouche MAPLE & Co. LTD, PARIS to the centre right, the lower margin further numbered 4 8, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial indistinctly inscribed MAPLE & Co. LTD, PARIS to the concentric repeating swag decorated centre, with scroll pierced gilt brass hands within blue ground polychrome foliate trail champleve enamelled surround, the bevel glazed case with cavetto cornice over pin-hinged front and rear doors between polychrome enamel decorated caddy moulded uprights, in cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded corners and integral squat bracket feet.25cm (9.75ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep.
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE RETAILED BY BAILEY, BANKS AND BIDDLE, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1880 The circular eight-day two train gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate with JAPY FRERES & CIE. G'DE MED. D'HONNEUR roundel to centre, stamped G243 to upper left and 5 8 to lower margin, the rectangular porcelain dial plate with asymmetric blue and gilt floral Plumbago sprays onto a cream ground incorporating vertically aligned circular Arabic cartouche numerals, the centre inscribed BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE and with gilt hands, the case with turned gilt finial to the ogee-shaped porcelain dome superstructure decorated with conforming floral sprays over projecting rounded angles applied with smaller conforming porcelain domes over slender free-standing double baluster turned corner columns, the sides with rectangular panels matching the dial and the rear with circular hinged gilt movement cover, on skirt base inset with a porcelain panel to the front and also with elaborate moulded projecting angles fitted with turned feet; the urn-shaped side pieces with domed covers, brass collars and stepped ovoid porcelain bodies decorated with conforming gilt Plumbago blooms applied with elaborate baluster-turned scroll-shaped side handles, on panel inset skirt bases incorporating projecting rounded angles, (3). The clock 42cm (16.5ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 19.5cm (7.75ins) deep; the side pieces 37.5cm (14.75ins) high, 14.5cm (5,75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Bailey Banks and Biddle were a leading firm of retail jewellers who were founded as Bailey and Kitchen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1832. The business was known as Bailey and Company from 1841 and became Bailey Banks and Biddle in 1878. During the late 19th century they operated from 1218 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, and continued trading under the ownership of various parent organisations up until 2019. Condition Report: No damage or restoration noted to the ceramic panels (not examined out of mounts) except two of the corner minarets are cracked. Movement: striking correctly and with half hour pass strike. Movement not in beat and not running, will need a service. Has a key and pendulum.Small nibbles about the winding holes, retailer's name rubbed.Please see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Good French black marble and malachite two train mantel clock, the movement back plate stamped A. Brocot & Delettrez, Paris, striking on a bell, the 4" gilt chapter ring enclosing a foliate engraved centre signed Barwise, London beneath twelve o'clock and Brocot et Delettrez, Paris beneath six o'clock, within a breakfront stepped case with scrolling sides and flat cornice, 9" high (pendulum and key)
Dekorative schwarze Gründerzeituhr. Um 1900. Werknr. 470."F. Marti" gemarktes Werk mit Halbstundenschlag auf Tonfeder. Läuft nicht. Weißer Emailzifferring mit arabischen Zahlen, Minutenkranz und Romaines-Zeigern, vertieftes Zentrum mit sichtbarer Brocot-Hemmung.Schwarzer und grüner Marmor, teils bronziert. Ca. 38,5 x 31 x 15 cm. 13,4 kg. Architektonisches Gehäuse mit Dreiecksgiebel und auskragendem Sockel, teilplastischer Figurenschmuck. Sockel lose, leicht berieben.Mit Pendel, ohne Schlüssel.Aufrufzeit 25. | Okt 2023 | voraussichtlich 18:54 Uhr (CET) Decorative black founder time clock. Around 1900. movement no. 470."F. Marti" marked movement with half-hour strike on clay spring. Does not run. White enamel dial ring with Arabic numerals, minute ring and Romaines hands, recessed center with visible Brocot escapement.Black and green marble, partially bronzed. Approx. 38.5 x 31 x 15 cm. 13.4 kg.Architectural case with triangular pediment and projecting base, partially sculptural figure decoration. base loose, slightly rubbed.With pendulum, without key.Call time 25 | Oct 2023 | expected 18:54 (CET).*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
A late 19th century French brass and glass mantel clock the white enamel dial with roman numerals and with Brocot escapement, with mercury filled pendulum, the movement marked S Marti and 15126, retailed by James Hardy, Union Street Aberdeen, 28cm high Condition Report:Has key. winds and ticks. Has some damage to dial near 6 o'clock
A LATE 19TH CENTURY BLACK SLATE AND ANTICO VERDE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK with a drumhead case supported by scrolling supports on a moulded plinth base surrounding a bevelled glass aperture. The 5" enamel dial with Roman chapter ring sunken dial and Brocot type movement fronting a French eight-day spring-driven movement striking the hours/half hours on a bell with compensated gridiron pendulum with enamel bob.43cm wide 45cm high
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BLACK SLATE PANELLED MANTEL CLOCK WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR WORK the case with arch top and panelled front on a platform base above a white enamel Roman chapter ring and recessed centre with visible Brocot escapement and sweeping seconds hand fronting an eight-day spring-driven movement with anchor escapement striking the hours/half hours on a bell; the lower case with Perpetual Calendar Dial with central revolving moon phase. By James Muirhead, Paris45cm high 37cm wide The clock is in good working condition and looks to have been recently serviced, the dials have no cracks, the glass cover on the calendar has been cracked, there are some very minor chips to the slate on the front corner of the plinth and back left edge of the plinth.
A French brass Egyptian Revival mantel clock, by Achille Brocot of Paris, 19th century, the case of architectural form surmounted by a sphinx, with garland drops flanking the dial, on four claw feet, numbered 4761 to reverse of base, the silvered dial with Roman numerals and fleur-de-lys and spear hands, the eight day movement striking on a bell, makers mark to backplate, 36cm high overall Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece. Condition Report: Currently ticking when wound. The hammer strikes the bell with a bright ring. The case in overall good condition - two of the brass feet are slightly loose, the brass overall in fair condition with some light marks and scratches throughout, some general surface dirt, the silvered dial and hands in good condition. There is a winding key with the lot.
19th Century French Boulle mantel clock 19th Century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock, two train movement signed Medaille D'argent, striking on a single gong with a brocot suspension, dial with Roman cartouche enamel numerals and incised Arabic numerals, within a gilt ormolu mounted case surmounted by a floral urn finial with a glazed pendulum aperture34cm highCrack to glass aperture, clock ticks and strikes on the gong every hour and half-hour, however we do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece. Gong arm has been repaired resulting in a dull sound.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ALABASTER MANTEL CLOCK UNDER A GLASS DOME, the rectangular clock with gilt spelter lion surmount, the case with four painted roundels, enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, Brocot escapement with open movement, gilt columns flanking the case, on turned feet, with pendulum and key, height 34cm, gilt wood plinth, the glass dome on an ebonised plinth, height 47cm (1 + pendulum and key) (Condition Report: chipping to the alabaster case on rounded corners, movement quite tightly wound but runs, gilding on lion worn)
TWO CLOCKS, comprising a white marble cased mantel clock with brocot escapement, two gilt metal winged figures, foliate decoration and Arabic numerals, height 32cm, and an anniversary clock with movement stamped Gustav Becker, dome and stand, height 29cm (2) (Condition Report: clocks appear in generally fair condition, mantel clock missing key and back cover, pediment bent, some knocks and chips to marble, anniversary clock has chips to dome, and is missing pendulum attachment)
French - late 19th century oval cased 8-day four glass clock, gilt brass case with four bevelled glass panels, two-part enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute track, steel moon hands and visible Brocot escapement, rack striking movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell, with a twin file mercury pendulum. With key.Dimensions: Height: 36cm Length/Width: 23cm Depth/Diameter: 19cm
French- Black Belgium slate 8-day Victorian mantel clock and garnitures with with malachite inlay, drum cased movement with volutes curved supports to the sides, two-part enamel dial with Roman numerals, moon hands and a visible Brocot escapement, striking movement, striking the hours and half-hours on a bell, with matching portico garni in the form of a Roman temple. With pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 33cm Length/Width: 50cm Depth/Diameter: 17cm
A good late 19th century French gilt bronze and champleve enamel clock garniturethe movement with stamped monogram mark ELRthe elaborate rectangular case with stylised and formalised foliate polychrome decoration on a turquoise ground, the cushion top surmounted by a pedestal urn with fruiting knopped finial and griffin twin scrolling handles on paw feet, below a shaped foliate and laurel draped cartouche cresting, the front corners formed as classical male and female terms, the rear corners as Corinthian columns, all with foliate urn finials, the plinth base with paper scroll and foliate apron and angled canted front corners raised on scroll feet, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type suspension, striking on a bell, the backplate numbered 2106, with pendulum, the matching five light candelabra with four scrolling urns with cylindrical urn nozzles and shaped collars centred by a further candle nozzle and raised on vase supports with applied female mask mounts, the plinth bases with canted corners on toupie feet, the clock, 60cm high, the garniture candelabra, 43cm high (3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An interesting mid-19th century French gilt bronze and Sevres style porcelain insert figural mantel clock probably commemorating the brief life of Louis XVI's son Louis Josephthe movement signed for Japy Frères and numbered 5996the case surmounted by a winged putto holding a hunting horn aloft before a cornucopia of toys supported by tapering pilasters and flanked by two winged putti, a young child with eyes closed on the plinth base below above a small inset porcelain portrait of a young girl, the child possibly representing Louis Joseph, the deceased son of Louis XVI, the portrait possibly representing the child's mother, Marie Antoinette, on reeded disc feet, the blue porcelain Roman dial with gilt minute ring and Roman chapter ring, the twin spring barrel movement with polished steel pallet Brocot escapement striking on a bell, the identically numbered pendulum with Brocot style suspension, with a winding key 44cms highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A late 19th century French gilt metal and Sevres style pink porcelain inset mantel clockthe movement marked and numbered HP & Co., and Japy Frères 143the drum head surmounted by a twin handled pedestal urn and with cast foliage swags and pineapple and foliate handles, the front with inset shaped porcelain panel depicting a pastoral figural scene, the plinth base with inset porcelain floral shaped apron panel on toupie feet, the Roman dial painted to the centre with a figure of Cupid and with gilt spade hands, the twin spring barrel movement with polished steel pallet Brocot escapement, the pendulum supported on the Brocot-style suspension striking on a bell, with a winding key, 34cms highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A late 19th Century French gilt metal eight day mantel clockthe movement signed and numbered, A. Chapus 86 Rue de Rivoli No. 576 and Japy Frèresthe drum head case surmounted by a twin handled urn and flanked by acanthus leaves and grapes, the plinth with sword and floral mount supported on five elaborate brass toupie feet, the Arabic and Roman dial with the centre indistinctly signed ...Herbe D... under the elaborate cast brass hands, the twin spring barrel movement with polished steel pallet Brocot escapement, and Brocot style suspension striking on a bell, with matching numbered pendulum, 38cms highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A late 19th century French gilt bronze and marble figural boudoir clockin the Louis XVI style, the movement signed Vincenti the arched case surmounted by a figure of cupid holding a wreath, a bow and quiver of arrows beneath, the inverted breakfront base on toupie feet, the 3'' enamel dial with Arabic chapter ring and outer five minute track, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type suspension, striking on a bell, with pendulum and winder, 28cm highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A mid-19th century French Boulle work eight day table clocksigned and numbered Vincenti & Cie, 1824the case surmounted by a cast brass floral branch, above the cast brass floral mounts and brass inlay to the front and sides, all supported on cast brass fern frond feet, the brass dial plate with engraved Arabic minute ring above the Roman enamel plaques, the centre with cast cameo and cornucopia scene, under the pieced blued steel hands,The twin spring barrel movement, with polished steel pallet Brocot escapement, the backplate stamped with a Vincenti & Cie 1855 Exposition silver medal, and numbered 1824 at the bottom edge, the identically numbered pendulum with Brocot suspension. Ticking and striking on a coiled blued steel gong with a winding key. 42cms highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Late 19th Century French brass and porcelain mantel clock, with cellular Roman dial reserved on a pink ground with painted mer-child and dolphin to centre over coastal landscape within turquoise jewelling, between conforming side panels the two-train movement striking on a bell, stamped 'A B' flanking a star within oval (possibly Brocot family) beneath 'B&L', the architectural case with five spire finials to the stepped roof over free-standing columns, 39.5cm high, sold with pendulum
Late 19th Century French lacquered brass four-glass mantel clock with white enamel Roman chapter ring framing recessed centre with partially exposed Brocot escapement, stamped C&S within an oval, numbered 10219, striking on a bell, in bevelled case, 36.5cm high, with mercury two-jar compensating pendulum and winder
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCKVINCENTI ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by brass disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate with Vincenti & C., MEDAILLE D'ARGENT... roundel over numbers 10795, 3 7, the circular gilt dished dial with polychrome enamelled rosette to centre and vertically aligned Arabic hour numeral to chapter ring, with steel fleur-de-lys hands set behind hinged convex glazed engine-milled brass bezel, the case with turned finials to the ogee-shaped superstructure polychrome enamelled with floral sprays onto a light sky blue ground, over lappet-leaf cast cornice and conforming enamel infill to the fascia around the dial and to the sides, the rear with pierced hinged circular movement cover, on egg-and-dart moulded skirt base decorated with further floral sprays to the shaped apron flanked by leaf cast squab feet.29cm (11.5ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in working order (ie is running and striking) however a clean and overhaul is advised. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has wear/rubbing to the chapter ring mainly around the winding holes and is discoloured/dirty. The case is in good condition with no apparent/noticeable chips or cracks to the enamel. The surface retains traces of gilding within the castings but is generally cleaned back to brass with a coat of lacquer which is now starting to break-down/discolour.Clock is complete with pendulum and a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKRICHARD ET CIE, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with visible Brocot escapement regulated by twin capsule mercury compensated pendulum with Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with oval caduceus R C trademark over serial number 2723, the circular two-piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with visible escapement to the recessed centre and blued steel spade hands set within gilt ogee moulded bezel,, the bevel-glazed case with cavetto moulded cornice over caddy moulded uprights, on skirt base incorporating bracket feet to the rounded angles; with original cavetto moulded wooden stand with bun feet.The clock 29.5cm (11.75ins) high, 18cm (7ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep; the clock on stand 23.5cm (13.25ins) high overall. Richard and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as founded in Paris in 1848 and setting-up a London retail outlet in 1857. By 1867 the branch was located at 24 Cannon Street and signed clocks in English. Richard et Cie were prolific makers of better quality carriage clocks as well as other types of decorative mantel clock who received an Honourable Mention in the 1889 Paris Exposition. Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all-original. The strike train is operational however sounds at around ten-past the hour/half hour hence positioning of minute hand requires adjustment. The going train will wind and appears free from visible damage however the escapement will not beat; this is most likely due to the mechanism being gummed-up (but we cannot confirm this without removing the dial) hence a clean and overhaul is required. The dial appears free form any visible damage. The front door glass has some slight chipping to the upper right and lower left corners; the rear door to the upper right; and both side glasses to upper left otherwise case is in good overall condition with some patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the lacquer finish in places. The stand is in good original condition with fading/wear to velvet top lining and slight wear/rubbing.Clock has original pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH LARGE GILT BRASS FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKSAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The circular two train bell striking movement with visible Brocot escapement incorporating agate pallets and regulated by twin glass-jar mercury compensated half-seconds pendulum, the backplate stamped with S. Marti, et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE ROUNDEL to centre, the upper left with serial number 4754 and the lower margin stamped 24, the 6 inch circular white enamel two-piece dial with visible escapement to the recessed centre within Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands within ogee moulded bezel, the bevel-glazed case with canted over cavetto top mouldings above pin-hinged front and rear doors set between caddy-moulded brass corner uprights and conforming bevelled glass side panels, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles incorporating bracket feet.46cm (18ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep.
A FRENCH BRASS AND NOIR SAN LAURANT MARBLE OVAL FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKTHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR D'ARLOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by twin mercury capsule compensated pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with trademark SPECIAL, V CM B to upper left and central roundel inscribed Samuel Marti, MEDAILLE D'OR, PARIS 1900 over serial number 144 and 4 8, the circular cream enamel dial indistinctly inscribed D'Arlot, Horloger du Roy to centre within concentric repeating floral swag decoration and chapter ring incorporating vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals, with scroll-pierced gilt hands set within a repeating leaf milled gilt bezel surround, the bevel-glazed case with double-cavetto moulded marble top over pin-hinged front and rear doors, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base lined with brass to lower edge.29cm (11.5ins) high, 22cm (8.75ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep.
A FINE FRENCH GILT REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH MULTI-COLOURED PATINATED RELIEF CHINOISERIE PANELSACHILLE BROCOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with central AB within a star trademark over serial number 904 to lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular dial with stylised rosette decorated in gilt, copper and silver onto a pewter-grey background to centre within a recessed silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with steel spade hands within conforming multi-coloured panel infill to upper and lower margins decorated with game birds and flowering foliage, the gilt case with part-silvered hinged reeded baton carrying handle and thick bevelled top glass to the canted-edge projecting top, over caddy moulded cornice and rectangular section uprights to angles, the sides inset with panels decorated in silver and gilt with figures in oriental dress seated within trellis garden landscapes incorporating pseudo Chinese text, with pewter-grey background for the sky and copper-coloured borders, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base.176m (6.25ins) high with handle down, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Achille Brocot is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817 and died in 1878. The Museums Victoria (Australia) website notes that Achille patented several improvements in clock mechanism escapements, and invented the 'Brocot Suspension', an adjustable pendulum spring which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial. He also introduced a jewelled deadbeat escapement, sometimes called a visible escapement as it was often mounted in the middle of the dial. Achille was awarded a first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855, and in 1856 was appointed Treasurer to La Société des Horlogers in Paris. He published a 'Calculation of the Wheels by Approximation' in 1862. His sons Achille and Paul continued the business following Achille senior's death 1878. The firm was taken over by rival clock maker Gustave Gibaudet in 1889. The highly decorative panels of the current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. This rare form of decoration is normally only seen on a select few high-end carriage clock cases with an example illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Fig. 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time-consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'. Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement is essentially in full working order however is generally somewhat dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is required. The dial is in fine condition with only a couple of spots of slight discolouration to the finishes. The case is in fine condition with blemishes limited to a small corner chip to the top glass (only visible on close examination) some patchy tarnishing to the silver highlights of the handle, and some slight wear/rubbing to the lacquer coat protecting the gilt finish (gilding itself is essentially unworn). The side panels are in fine condition with no discernible wear or discolouration and the front and rear door glasses are free from visible damage.Clock has a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE FRENCH SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU MANTEL TIMEPIECE OF ONE-YEAR DURATIONACHILLE BROCOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1875The circular four pillar movement incorporating a system of three internal and two external inter-geared going barrels to drive a six-wheel train with Brocot deadbeat escapement regulated by heavy disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 4047 to upper left over AB star trademark to centre, the 5 inch circular gilt brass dial with fine foliate scroll engraved centre signed ACHILLE BROCOT within Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands within generous moulded surround, the case with fluted drum housing the movement over out swept scroll profile cradle support fronted with a central lion's mask issuing husk swigs flanked by porcelain panels each polychrome painted with a cherub within gilt highlighted blue borders, the sides with concave foliate cast panel over gadroon outer moulding, on inverted breakfront cavetto moulded skirt base further decorated with panels of foliate scrolls to front and sides over lobed disc feet.27.5cm (11.75ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep. Achille Brocot is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817 and died in 1878. The Museums Victoria (Australia) website notes that Achille patented several improvements in clock mechanism escapements, and invented the 'Brocot Suspension', an adjustable pendulum spring which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial. He also introduced a jewelled deadbeat escapement, sometimes called a visible escapement as it was often mounted in the middle of the dial. Achille was awarded a first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855, and in 1856 was appointed Treasurer to La Société des Horlogers in Paris. He published a 'Calculation of the Wheels by Approximation' in 1862. His sons Achille and Paul continued the business following Achille senior's death 1878. The firm was taken over by rival clock maker Gustave Gibaudet in 1889.
Y A FINE AND RARE FRENCH LOUIS XIV BOULLE 'RELIGIEUSE' TABLE CLOCKCOUPE 'ANGLOIS HORLOGEUR DU ROY', PARIS, CIRCA 1675-80The two-train going barrel movement with plates measuring 5 by 5.75 inches united by five shouldered baluster pillars pinned at the rear and enclosing five-wheel trains and twin large diameter going barrels, the going train with verge escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, and the strike train with decorative scroll-pierced sculpted steel detent gates and high-position numbered countwheel for sounding the hours via a vertically pivoted hammer on a bell mounted behind the pediment of the case, the 10.25 by 8 inch engraved gilt brass dial with calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised leafy half hour markers and every minute numbered to the outer track, with scroll pierced sculpted steel hands and fine leafy flowering scroll engraved infill to the upper spandrel areas and lower margin flanking a boldly executed lambrequin panel signed Coupe Anglois Horlogeur, du Roy, Paris, in a case with three gilt brass flambeau finials and arched pediment incorporating complex mouldings bordering the tympanum faced in contra-parti marquetry with female mask flanked by Berianesque acanthus scrollwork executed in red shell and pewter into a brass ground, above conforming ebonised cornice and rectangular glazed front door applied with bead cast gilt brass surround within marquetry leafy scroll border, flanked by canted angles applied with full-height Corinthian pilasters further decorated with interlaced strapwork panels and leafy pendants to shafts and with cast multi-piece acanthus capitals, the sides with slender break-arch windows within pewter outlined panel decorated infill, the rear flush with rectangular panelled door, on complex ogee moulded shallow skirt base with brass bun feet.50cm (19.75ins) high including finials, 35cm (13ins) wide, 14.5cm (5.75ins) deep. James Cowpe is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as becoming a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in September 1654; he worked in the Vauxhall area of London and took an apprentice, Edward Worthington, in 1655. James Cowpe is noted as 'gone away' by 1662 and did not sign the oath of allegiance in 1697; although he appeared in the Company quarterage list in 1698 he was recorded as not paying quarterage for 39 years. An Edward Cowpe, (most likely James's son) is recorded as becoming a Free Brother in January 1688 but is believed to have left soon after. James or Jacques Coupe is recorded as being clockmaker to the King in Paris in 1680 and Edward Coupe similarly in 1683. From this it would appear that during the 1660's James moved to Paris and possibly sent his son, Edward, to London to become a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1688 before returning to Paris to probably continue working in his father's footsteps. James also has a daughter, Elizabeth, who also became a clockmaker with Loomes noting that she signed her clocks 'Coupe Horlogeuse a Roi A Paris'. Loomes notes that some of the work of James Cowpe resembles that of Edward East suggesting that it is possible that he worked for East at some time. With this in mind it is perhaps interesting to note that the particularly fine and attractive dial engraving exhibits shows notable similarities to that of a longcase clock movement and dial by Edward East sold at Bonhams, London Fine Clocks 6th July 2016 (lot 103); and again, with the dial of an East table clock illustrated in Dawson, P. G., Drover C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 85 (Plate 104). The bold signature lambrequin is also reminiscent of those seen on clocks on clocks by various London makers during the 1670's. The design and layout of the movement, however, is commensurate with those made by Parisian clockmakers from around 1675; a comparable movement by Gaudron Paris dating to around this time is illustrated in Plomp, Reinier Early French Pendulum Clocks, 1658-1700 on page 69, (Figure 121). The five-wheel trains are delicately executed and allow the clock to run for at least eight-days, the strike train incorporates finely worked scroll pierced strike detent gates typical of the best Parisian work of the period. When considering the 'English' style of the dial engraving alongside with the specification and layout of the movement a date of 1675-80 would seem most likely hence it is most probable that they were made by James Cowpe, rather than Edward. Although the pattern for the marquetry for the case does not appear to match other examples analysed in Plomp, Reinier Early French Pendulum Clocks, 1658-1700, two clocks by Thuret, both with matching elements within the marquetry (most notably to the column shafts), are illustrated in Tardy LA PENDULE FRANCAIS, I're Partie, De l'Horloge Gothique a la Pendule Louis XV on page 97. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition and is presented in its original form. A couple od spare holes to the plates near the reception suggest that the escapement may well have been converted to Brocot type recoil/anchor and subsequently reconverted. If the escapement is a re-conversion it has been executed to very high standard perfectly replicating the original. The frontplate has two holes (to the right of the escapement) suggesting that the hour bell was once supported on a stand screwed to the movement hence the present configuration with the bell mounted on the top of the case is a reinstatement of the original configuration. The dial is in fine original condition with some slight mellowing to the finishes only. The case is in fine fundamentally original condition with no problematic lifting or losses to the marquetry. There is some evidence of cosmetic restoration in the past (re-securing lifting to the marquetry and small veneer patch repairs/replacements to the pewter stringing to the sides. The movement and dial appear original to the case (there is no evidence of any other movement ever being fitted), the turn-latches that secure the movement in position (to the rear of the dial mask) have been re-positioned due to their original holes screw becoming worn.Clock is complete with pendulum, case key and winder. 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Black slate mantel clock with moonphase and perpetual calendar, the clock with visible brocot type escapement, roman numerals marked Le Roy and Fils, Monpensior, Paris, calendar dial signed Brevet with day, month and date indication, 41cm Condition Report Light surface scratches, small chips to case. Chip to glass cover of clock dial, some cracks to the enamel clock dial around winding key hole. Part of the handle for back door is missing. Clock is running but unable to say whether in full working order. General wear and tear.We do not provide in house shipping. Would recommend either Mailboxes.com or mjmpost458@gmail.com
A late Victorian black slate and breche marble mantle clock, having a two train Ansonia movement, an enamelled dial enclosing a Brocot escapement in an architectural case, the front bearing a dedication plaque to 'The Reverend John Anderson BA' and dated 'June 27th 1900', 22.5 x 13 x 31.5 cm, [running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability un-tested]
BROCOT, PARIS. A LATE 19TH CENTURY PORCELAIN PANELLED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK the polished brass case with breakfront moulded pediment supported on four turned corinthium columns enclosing blue and white floral painted porcelain panels with matching dial fronting an eight-day spring driven movement striking and repeating on a gong with original compensated lever escapement, the underside enscribed "Goldsmiths Alliance Ltd. 11 & 12 Cornhill, London. No. 68021.5cm high handle up. In very good clean condition, the escapement is original and works with good action, the strike and repeat mechanism works correctly, no damage to the panels, the gilding on the case is in good order. The clock comes from a good private collector who has had it serviced but we cannot guarentee mechanical parts.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BLACK SLATE AND MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK the moulded case with marble corners and gilt engraved decoration enclosing a 5.5" two-piece enamel dial with Roman numerals and visible jewelled Brocot type escapement fronting an eight-day spring driven movement striking the hours/half-hours on a gong34.5cm highThe case is in good condition with no cracks or losses, the chapter ring on the dial has several hairline cracks, the movement has recently been serviced and is in good working condition. We can not guarantee mechanical parts
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BOULLE TORTOISESHELL PORTICO CLOCK the brass inlaid and ebonised case enclosing a 4 3/4" two-piece enamel dial with Roman numerals and Brocot escapement with jewelled pallets fronting a spring driven eight-day movement with enamel pendulum bob striking the hours/half hours on a bell54.5cm high
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU LARGE MANTEL CLOCK the ornate case with leaf and flower head crested drum shaped top above a skirted base with glazed centre and scrolled leaf base on turned feet. The two piece enamelled dial with Roman numerals having a recessed centre and brocot type escapement fronting an eight-day two train spring driven movment with outside countwheel strike on a bell.51cm high 33cm wide
A late 19thC French mahogany cased mantel clock, circular brass and enamel dial with chapter ring bearing Roman numerals, visible brocot escapement, eight day movement with bell strike by J Marli and Cie, the case of domed form, raised on brass bracket feet, with key, no pendulum, 37cm high, 27cm wide.
Französische Wanduhr mit Brocot-Hemmung, Brevete SGDG, Paris um 1880, Messinggehäuse auf geschweifter Holzplatte mit Messingverzierungen, schwarzes Zifferblatt mit römischen Zahlen, Werk teilweise sichtbar durch Glasscheibe, Messingpendel mit Frauenmaskaron, 33 x 23,5 cm, Uhr läuft, Schlüssel fehlt. 3543-010
French - 19th century drum head Belgium 8-day slate mantle clock with incised rolled supports and breakfront reeded columns in variegated green marble, with a glass panel to the front and visible Ellicott pendulum, two part enamel dial with roman numerals and matching arrow-head hands, visible Brocot escapement within a glazed brass bezel, striking the hours and half hours on a bell.Dimensions: Height: 47cm Length/Width: 38cm Depth/Diameter: 16cmCondition Report:Glass panel detached and chipped but present.
GILT BRASS CLOCK GARNITURE LATE 19TH CENTURY of Oriental design, with two traight eight day movement by Achille Brocot striking on a coil, the silvered chapter ring set with Roman numerals, the clock with dome surmount, turned finials and galleried top with further fretwork arches, raised on stepped base to cast front feet, accompanied by garniture of tapered form with cast detail, these unmarkedthe clock 35cm high
A mid 19th century French ebonised and gilt wood wall clock with jasper insets in the Italian 17th century styleLagarde, Paris No. 3993The case surmounted by an architectural top with brass beading and jasper panel, surrounded by gilt brass finials cast with portrait busts on a moulded cornice with brass beading, over volute scroll sides set with further gilt brass mounts to the front and sides, terminating in a moulded and brass-beaded base with gilt toupie feet. The gilt brass Roman dial with enamel numeral plaques under fleur des lys steel hands. The twin spring barrel movement with Brocot escapement and outside count wheel, the backplate stamped Lagarde a Paris with an upside down 3993. Ticking and striking the half and full hours. 44cms (17 ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A good mid-late 19th century French brass table regulator with perpetual calendar and moonphasePhilibert Bally, Paris, and Japy Frères No. 1855The concave cornice over two glazed sides and glazed doors, raised on a moulded brass base. The Roman dial with Breguet style hands and recessed centre with visible jewelled Brocot escapement, signed Pert Bally Paris, the lower dial displaying phases of the moon, month, day, leap year indication and date, personifications of Spring and Autumn painted in delicate colours to either side, all dials sunk into the florally engraved brass mask. The twin spring barrel movement with visible jewelled Brocot escapement, and outside countwheel striking on a bell, the backplate stamped 1855 above the stamps for Philibert Bally and Japy Frères. Striking the half and full hours with a winding key and three bar gridiron pendulum. 42cms (16.5ins) highFootnotes:Antoine-Philibert Bally is first recorded in 1844 at the National Exposition in Paris. It is not known where he served his apprenticeship. In August 1847, he took out a patent for a new method of cutting anchor escapements. He is noted as working out of number 25 Notre Dame de Nazareth at this point. He exhibited at the National Expositions in 1849 and 1851; he also took out another patent in the latter year for his 'étouffoir économique', roughly translated as an 'affordable damper/extinguisher'. In the patent, he is recorded as still working out of number 25 and described simply as a Parisienne horologist. Less then a year later, Bally had taken out another patent, for a mechanical perpetual calendar. He had apparently moved to number 26 and was described as a clock and watch maker. Interestingly, he took the patent out together with Dumouchel, who was described as a Parisienne horologist working out of number 4 Rue de Bretagne. Based on the descriptions, it is possible that Dumouchel had the basic idea for the calendar, and Bally was able to supply the practical knowledge which turned the theory into reality, though this remains speculative. This partnership, if that is what it was, does not appear to have produced more patents; in 1853 Bally took out a patent on his own for a repeating alarm clock, presumably including the new mechanism in his exhibit at the National Exposition of that year. The alarm clock would sound the hour at the appointed time, and then repeat the hour every five minutes until turned off. He is again described as a Parisienne horologist, working out of 25 Notre Dame de Nazareth. This patent seems to have attracted notice; over forty years later, Bally would be grouped together with the likes of Brocot and regarded as an original and inventive horologist. Bally exhibited at the 1855 National Exposition, and his next patent was taken out in 1857, for an eccentric remontoir; unfortunately, the details of this remontoir are not known. His address was listed as 46 Rue de Bondy; it seems likely he moved at some point between 1855-1856. Bally next exhibited at the 1861 exposition, possibly winning bronze, though this is not confirmed. He was still working at 46 Rue de Bondy in 1864, when he patented a new method for turning tallow into stearic acid. Stearic acid has been used as a foodstuff, but also in candle and soap making, the latter most endeavour possibly being how he came upon the method as a working horologist. In this same year, he was advertising the shop as Maison Philibert Bally and boasting a wide range of bronze statues and clock cases, all types of pendulum clocks, candelabras, wood sculptures and a number of different horological curiosities. In April of 1864, he exhibited his stock to the public over two days, before auctioning off a significant amount of it between 25-29 April. The auction appears to have been significant as catalogues were even printed; Catalogue des modèles et surmoulés en bronze de la Maison Philibert Bally, fabricant de bronzes d'art et d'horlogerie. It is unclear if the auction was to divest excess stock or indicated financial need on Bally's part.In 1865, it appears that Bally took out another patent, for a device to improve the precision of bottle making. Unfortunately, no address is listed in the patent application, the application itself being taken out by Vinck, in 33 Boulevard St.-Martin. In 1867, a patent was taken out for an 'Advanced pendulum balance', with Vinck again listed as the representative. This same year, Bally exhibited at the National Exposition, possibly with the pendulum balance. The following year, Bally patented a new type of grande sonnerie movement and his address was listed as 14 Rue d'Aboukir. It appears that this was Bally's new shop, though exactly when he moved in is unclear.In 1872, he took out a patent, again with Vinck's representation, for a new type of candle-lit night clock. This patent was apparently quite a success; Bally was mentioned in an 1875 horology book as one of the preeminent makers of such clocks, the author dismissively noting that Bally 'even made pretensions toward regulating them'. In 1877, a novel bed was patented by a Bally, working out of 83 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. It cannot be confirmed if this was Philibert, if so, it would suggest another change of address. If this was Philibert, it would be the last patent he took out, as he seems to have died sometime around 1877. One of his patents, the improved bottle making device, came up for renewal in 1879. The renewal was filed by his wife, who was noted as 'the widow Bally'. As there are no other patents filed under Bally's name after this point, or any advertisements placed in trade journals after 1876, it seems likely that he died around this time.The Revue Chronométrique would later remember Bally, around the turn of the century, as a skilled horological innovator, writing several paragraphs about his repeating alarm patent. Regulators appear to have been a preference for Bally; an ebony regulator by him was sold in a house sale in 1892. In the catalogue, the regulator is described simply as being from 'chez Bally'.Firmin-Didot, A. (1857-1880) Annuaire-almanach du commerce, de l'industrie, de la magistrature et de l'administration. Paris: Firmin-Didot frères.(1864) Catalogue des modèles et surmoulés en bronze de la Maison Philibert Bally, fabricant de bronzes d'art et d'horlogerie. Paris: Renou et Maulde.Requier, C. (1898) 'Les Réveils a Répétition', Revue chronométrique: journal des horlogers, scientifique et pratique, No. 496, pg. 11.Anquetin, M. (1875) L'horlogerie : des montres en général, de ceux qui les font, de ceux qui les vendent, de ceux qui les réparent et de ceux qui les portent. Paris: Modeste Anquetin, pg.129. Ministère du Commerce (1851-1880) Catalogue des brevets d'invention. Paris: J. Tremblay.(1864) Le Constitutionnel: Journal politique, littéraire, universel, 19 April, pg. 2. Mannheim, C. (1892) Catalogue des objets d'art et d'ameublement, faïences italiennes et autres, porcelaines de Saxe, de Sèvres, de Chantilly, de Chine et du Japon. Paris: E. Ménard et Cie.La Nature (1905) 'Calendrier Perpétuel Automatique', Revue chronométrique: journal des horlogers, scientifique et pratique, No. 581, pg. 220.National Center for Biotechnology Information (2023) PubChem Compound Summary for CID 5281, Stearic Acid. Available at: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Stearic-Acid.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A LATE 19TH CENTURY BLACK SLATE AND GREEN MARBLE INSET CLOCK GARNITURE, the drum shaped clock with enamel chapter ring, Arabic numerals, brocot escapement, bell strike, mercury pendulum visible to the glazed front, brass and bronzed mounts, height 50cm, the pair of garnitures of tazza form on pedestals with column mounts and rectangular plinths (3 + 2 keys) (Condition Report: clock winds, ticks, runs and strikes one hour behind)
Achille Brocot (1817-1878) French mantel clockin ormolu case, encasing a white enamel dial with black enamel Roman numerals, the dial marked 'Achille Brocot', the back of the movement plate is stamped '5433-13.1', standing on four bun feet, 34cm high overall x 31cm wide overall approxStrikes on the hour and half past the hour. No key. Overall wear, some marks, scratches and display wear, consistent with age and use. Cracks and some discolouration to the dial. Some scratches to the glass doors on both front and back. We cannot guarantee this clock is working, so we would recommend having this clock serviced if you are successful in purchasing this lot.
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