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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 20th-century silver-plated four-glass mantel clock with French bell striking movement, visible Brocot escapement and mercury pendulum, 48cm

ANTIQUE BRACKET CLOCK, inlaid black marble architectural design mantel clock, open brocot escapement, 34cm height

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)

A late 19th century French lacquered brass four glass mantel clock, 9.5cm dial with Arabic chapter inscribed with Roman numerals, Brocot escapement, twin-winding holes, eight-day Samuel Marti movement striking on a bell, mercury compensation pendulum, 30cm high overall, c.1900

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.

Mougin of Paris - late 19th century 8-day Belgium slate mantle clock with a pair of conforming tazas, waisted case with glazed front panel and visible twin file mercury pendulum, projecting semi-circular rouge and white flecked marble columns on a broad rectangular plinth, two-part enamel dial with a glazed cast brass bezel, visible Brocot dead beat escapement with jewelled cornelian pallets, Roman numerals and steel fleur di Lis hands, count wheel striking movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell. Tazzas H27cm.Dimensions: Height: 46cm  Length/Width: 37cm  Depth/Diameter: 17cmCondition Report:Glass in bezel cracked

Verglaste Tischuhr2. H. 19. Jh. Werknr. 1013. "J[ohannes]. Hartmann, Horloger du Roi, Berlin" geprägtes Werk mit Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke, läuft. Weißer Emailziffernring mit römischen Zahlen, Minutenkranz und Breguet-Zeigern. Vertieftes, floral graviertes Zentrum mit sichtbarer Brocot-Hemmung. Messing. Ca. 29,5 x 17 x 13,5 cm. 4,4 kg. 4-seitig facettiert verglastes Gehäuse mit gerundeten Ecken Zifferblatt mit Haarriss. Ergänzter Schlüssel, Quecksilber-Pendel. Shipping not available Glazed table clock2nd h. 19th c. Movement no. 1013. "J[ohannes]. Hartmann, Horloger du Roi, Berlin" stamped movement with half hour strike on bell, running. White enamel dial ring with Roman numerals, minute ring and Breguet hands. Recessed floral engraved center with visible Brocot escapement. brass. Approx. 29.5 x 17 x 13.5 cm. 4.4 kg. 4-sided faceted glazed case with rounded corners Dial with hairline crack. Added key, mercury pendulum. Shipping not available.*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.

Marmor-KaminuhrEdouard Serin. Frankreich. Um 1900. Werknr. 10797. Gemarktes Werk mit Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke, läuft an. Facettiert verglastes, weißes Emailziffernblatt mit römischen Zahlen, Minutenkranz und Romaines-Zeigern. Im Zentrum vertieft liegende, sichtbare Brocot-Hemmung, bezeichnet "Magnien Dijon". Schwarzer und grün geäderter Marmor. Ca. 28,7 x 24,5 x 13,5 cm. 8,7 kg. Gerade Stelenform mit geschrägten und leicht geschwungenen Kanten Partiell leichte Kantenbestoßungen. Mit Schlüssel und originalem Pendel. Marble mantel clockEdouard Serin. France. Circa 1900. movement no. 10797. Marble movement with half-hour strike on bell, starts. Faceted glazed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute ring and Romaines hands. Recessed visible Brocot escapement in the center, marked "Magnien Dijon". Black and green veined marble. Approx. 28.7 x 24.5 x 13.5 cm. 8.7 kg. Straight stelae form with beveled and slightly curved edges Partially light edge bumps. With key and original pendulum. *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.

Lenzkirch Gewichtsregulator1870er Jahre. Hochrechteckiger Holzkorpus mit dreiseitiger Verglasung und dunklen, floralen Applikationen. Runder Emailleziffernring mit römischen Stundenzahlen in Messingeinfassung. Brocot-Hemmung unter der Zwölf. Messingplatinenwerk mit Pendel an Federaufhängung und zwei Gewichten, Schlag auf Tonfeder zur halben und ganzen Stunde. Auf dem Werk Herstellermarke, Werknummer 225863 auf allen Teilen. Größe ca. 38 x 13 cm, Höhe ca. 122 cm. Läuft an, Schlag löst aus. Kurbel anbei. Zustand wie abgebildet. Kein Versand möglich nur Abholung.

A GOOD 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU MANTLE CLOCK possibly by ACHILLE BROCOT, with eight day movement striking on a bell, the ornate case with an urn finial, female carytid figures, the porcelain dial and lower pane painted and gilded with birds and flowers, on it's original giltwood stand. Clock 1ft 5ins high.

A late 19th century French lacquered brass four glass mantel clock, 9.5cm dial with Arabic chapter inscribed with Roman numerals, Brocot escapement, twin-winding holes, eight-day Samuel Marti movement striking on a bell, mercury compensation pendulum, 30cm high overall, c.1900

A Victorian Black Slate and Marble Striking Mantel Clock, 5'' enamel dial, signed Achille Brocot, 32cm high, width 54cm

A monumental Victorian black slate mantle clock, having a drum movement striking on a gong, a dial with a Brocot escapement, the case being cylindrical between flanking C scrolls, the whole surmounted by a cast bronze bird of prey wrestling a snake over festoons of flowers, 53 x 16 x 53 cm [runs briefly]

A Victorian burr-walnut mantel clock in balloon-shaped case with applied foliate roundels, on plinth base with ebonised bun feet, the 5½” white enamel dial with Roman numerals, having French 8-day movement striking on a bell, marked “A Brocot & Ollettrez, Paris”; 13” wide x 13¼” high x 5½” deep.

French gilt brass four glass mantel clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, with brocot escapement, the movement striking on a bell, with mercury pendulum, 29cm tall.

A late 19th century French gilt brass mantel clock in the Aesthetic Movement manner by Achille Brocot, with twin train movement striking the hour and half hour on a gong, no. 6153 16, AB and star trademark within an oval, the architectural case with five flaming urn finials and Corinthian columns, the Roman dial, columns and panels in porcelain with blue & white floral decoration on a silver ground, 15 ½in. (39.3cm.) high. * Condition: Dial VG, with minor wear around winding holes. Other porcelain parts in VG cdn. Case good - some tarnishing & spotting to gilt on upward facing surfaces. Clock is fully would and runs. The strike is erratic and very slow to start - movement would probably benefit from cleaning and oiling.

A Victorian black slate mantle clock having a visible Brocot escapement and striking on a bell

A 19thC black marble mantel clock with visible brocot movement. 32 h x 38cm w.

Black slate and marble mantle clock with visible brocot movement40h x 50w x 17cm d.

A very heavy black slate and brass 19thC mantle clock with visible brocot movement by JJS, 3 Corinthian columns to either side, a white enamel face and silver presentation plaque to front 'Christmas 1903'. (49 w x 38 h x 18.5cm d.)

French - late 19th century Belgium slate 8-day mantle clock with an architectural pediment and Tympanum, columns with Corinthian capitals to the front on a broad rectangular plinth, dial with a gilt centre and slate chapter with incised gilt Roman numerals and visible Brocot escapement, rack striking movement striking the hours and half hours on a coiled gong. No pendulum. Dimensions: Height: 36cm  Length/Width: 40cm  Depth/Diameter: 15cm

French - 19th century Belgium slate 8-day mantle clock, drum case with volutes and carved serpentine plinth, two part enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute track and steel moon hands, with a visible Brocot escapement, cast brass bezel and bevelled glass, striking the hours and half hours on a bell.With pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 33cm  Length/Width: 52cm  Depth/Diameter: 18cm

French - mid 19th century 8-day Belgium slate and marble mantle clock, with a drum case and carved volutes on a serpentine plinth, two part enamel dial with moon hands and visible Brocot escapement, striking the hours and half hours on a bell. No pendulum or bell,Dimensions: Height: 26cm  Length/Width: 40cm  Depth/Diameter: 15cm

A FRENCH PATINATED METAL FIGURE MOUNTED GILT AND ONYX MANTEL CLOCK GARNITUREUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 8117 to centre left over 9 10 to lower margin, the circular cream enamel Arabic numeral dial centred with an applied gilt grotesque chimera within vertically aligned numerals to chapter ring, with blued steel hands set within egg-and-dart moulded surround behind hinged bevel-glazed cast gilt brass bezel, the pedestal-form case with surmount cast as a winged female Putti holding a flaming torch seated on a stool, over break-arch cornice and leafy-spray decorated bowed fluted section beneath the dial flanked by seated putti to front angles, the sides decorated with raised vertical batons, on stepped cavetto mounded onyx plinth base incorporating central bowed section to front over foliate cast gilt paw feet with pendant apron between; the candelabra each with surmount cast as a kneeling putto supporting a ewer on their back over stepped base incorporating gilt Vitruvian scroll frieze, cavetto moulded onyx skirt and gilt paw feet, (3).The clock 51cm (20ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep; the candlesticks 40cm (15.75ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide.Condition Report: Movement is in original but dirty/neglected condition, however it does run and strike hence a gentle clean and service is probably all that is required if intending to put the clock into daily service. The dial has a some very slight ear around the winding holes and the chimera cast centre is loose otherwise appears to be in fine original condition. The surmount to the case has at some point become detached at the junction of the feet of the stool and the platform onto which it rests; it has subsequently glued back into position. The case otherwise is in good original condition with overall age-related mellowing and light wear to the original finishes. Other than a few very small edge bruises the onyx appears free from visible damage/faults.The candelabra appear free form damage or repairs with faults limited to minor edge chipping to the onyx.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCKBARRARD AND VIGNON, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The circular two train eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped BARRARD & VIGNON, F'T D'HORLOGERIE, RUE COMMINES 7 and numbered 3680 to upper left and with JAPY FRERES & C., G'D MED D'HONN roundel over further number 6 9 to centre, the circular porcelain dial with nesting bird polychrome painted centre within gilt bordered blue ground Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, the blued steel spade hands set within bead cast bezel, the case cast with twin handled urn surmount incorporating foliate bub finial and floral trail painted porcelain collar to waist, tied ribbon crest issuing husk swags draped around the dial flanked by generous outswept side scrolls capped with lion's mask handles, the centre inset with a panel painted with a courting couple within blue border and leaf-cast surround, the breakfronted D-ended base inset with a landscape painted panel and with foliate apron mount to centre flanked by further floral trail decorated panels beneath fluted mouldings to sides, on leaf cast disc feet; with a pair of ormolu mounted onyx urn side pieces, late 19th century, each with foliate bud finial over flared collar and ovoid body applied with gilt Satyr mask handles, on fluted cavetto base applied to a circular plinth with rosette decorated panels and leaf cast feet, (3).The clock 40.5cm (16ins) high, 34cm (13ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep; the side pieces 32cm (12.5ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. Provenance:The Rowse Collection. 

A FRENCH NAPOLEAN III CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN-CASED FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell-striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by a disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped 2919, to upper left over 6 9 to bottom centre, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine gilt scroll pierced gilt hands set behind hinged convex bevel-glazed cast brass bezel, the porcelain case modelled as three revelling Bacchantic putti carrying baskets of grapes and with vine headdresses attending a large barrel housing the movement and dial, on naturalistically modelled base applied with encrusted floral trail and vine decoration, the underside bearing an underglaze blue crossed swords mark.40cm (15.75ins) high, 27cm (10.75ins) wide, 23.5cm (9.25ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and is in working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears to be in fine original condition with no visible cracks or chips. The case is generally in very condition with damage limited to two finger losses and some relatively minor chipping/losses to the encrusted decoration throughout.Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

VICTORIAN MANTEL CLOCK, brass cased brocot escapement mantel clock with mercury pendulum and key, 30 cm height

VICTORIAN BLACK MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, open brocot escapement with wild cat mask side handles and brass claw feet; 35cm height

Frankrijk, bronzen pendulestel, ca. 1880; Uurwerk uitgevoerd met gaand- en slagwerk op bel, wit emaille wijzerplaat met open Brocot. De kast rijk geornamenteerd met kariatiden en vaas ornament. Compleet met twee bronzen sierkannen. h. 53 cm, b. 35 cm [3]

A French brass mantel clock, 19th century, by Achille Brocot, the architectural case with flaming urn finials over the 9cm dial, flanked by columns applied with filigree detail depicting hounds and a stag within intricate foliate scrolls, the two train movement stamped 'A B' striking on a coiled gong, 41cm high, with pendulum (at fault)Condition reportExtensive tarnishing to the dial, numerals barely visible, further minor general tarnishing to the case.Cork blocks have been applied to the inside of the panel below the dial.Both barrels seem to wind ok, although this is no guarantee of working condition 

John Bennett of Cheapside London - 19th century 8-day veined alabaster mantle clock, with a French Parisian movement, two part alabaster dial with gilt Roman numerals, trefoil steel hands and visible Brocot deadbeat escapement, rack striking movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell. With pendulum and key.Dimensions: Height: 30cm  Length/Width: 23cm  Depth/Diameter: 15cm

A gilt-bronze four glass mantel clock, by Ansonia Clock Company, New York, late 19th century, the case surmounted with an urn, on plinth base the scrolling foliate buttress supports and lion paw feet, the enamel dial with Roman numerals and Visible Brocot escapement, the twin train movement with rear mounted rack-striking the hours on a coiled gong, with adjustable faux mercury pendulum, movement stamped ANSONIA PATENTED NEW YORK, with associated key, 48.5cm high, 23.5cm wide; 20cm deep; together with a pair of associated gilt-metal urns, each with flambeau finial and scrolling handles, on plinth base, 25.5cm high, 14cm wide  Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece.

Two mid 19th century French gilt bronze mantel clocksthe first with dial and movement signed Deniere, Pariseach with a drum case with urn finial, enamel Roman dial with outer five minute Arabic track and brass twin train movement with Brocot type suspension and outside wheel striking on a bell, the first with 4.5' dial raised on a circular pedestal with draped and scrolling acanthus garland mounts and inverted breakfront footed base, the second with 5.5' dial and lions mask drop ring handles on pierced swept acanthus scrolling footed rectangular base, both with pendulum and winding key, 44cm and 46cm high overall approximately (2)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

A late 19th century French gilt brass mounted and green stained tortoiseshell 'Boulle' marquetry mantel clockin the Louis XV style, the waisted cartouche case with ogee caddy top with floral basket finial and allover foliate scroll inlaid decoration, the front cresting centred by a female mask on scrolling feet, the 3' brass dial with enamel centre and separate Roman numerals, with pierced hands, the brass twin drum movement with Brocot type escapement striking on a bell, with pendulum and winder, 30cm highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A late 19th century French gilt brass and champleve enamel mantel clockthe movement stamped Japy Freres,the rectangular case with slender turned baluster and column supports, with lobed urn finials, the ogee domed rectangular top with foliate scroll decoration surmounted by an acanthus urn knopped finial, the front with 3'' foliate gilt dial with Roman numerals set within a gilt bezel, within formalised foliate decoration, the side panels similarly decorated on gadrooned rectangular plinth base and disc feet, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type suspension striking on a bell, the backplate with makers pastille, numbered and marked 141/61386/CV/55, with pendulum, 35.5cm highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A late 19th century French tôle peinte wall timepiecethe dial and movement signed Paul Carnier, the movement with Samuel Marti pastille the 6' enamel Roman dial signed 'Paul Garnier, Hger Mcien De La Marine, Rue Taitbot, Paris', set within a lappet cast gilt bezel, the moulded case with a gilt line border with ball suspension, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type suspension, with pendulum, 40cm diameterFootnotes:Provenance The Collection of Eric King.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A late 19th century Continental porcelain figural mantel timepiecein the Meissen stylethe floral encrusted waisted scrolling case surmounted by a figure of a seated boy, the rocaille moulded oval base mounted with three further figures of children, enamelled in pastel colours, the 2.5'' Roman enamelled dial with beaded gilt bezel and single train brass movement with brocot type suspension and pendulum, the underside of the base with pseudo underglazed blue factory mark, 39cm highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A late 19th century French gilt brass mounted and stained wood table clock with unique winding systemthe movement marked for L. F. Portebois, Paris, and numbered 1007the architectural case with Gothic style mounts, the top of faux tiled roof form surmounted by a phoenix finial above a castellated style cornice, the sides with arched fish scale frets, the 4.5' repoussé brass dial with Roman plaque numerals, outer engraved Arabic five minute track and blued steel pierced lancet hands, flanked by a pair of figural mounts formed as knights with axes within niches, the moulded base on lobed toupie feet, the twin spring barrel movement with anchor escapement, Brocot suspension and patented centre winding mechanism (see footnote), striking on a blued steel gong, 65cm high approximatelyFootnotes:Louis-Frédéric Portebois was a late 19th century French clockmaker and inventor, who took out at least three patents for improvements he made to clocks, including his novel centre winding system. The first record of him, as a listing in a trade journal of 1877, referred to him as a jeweller, living at 26 Rue de Bretagne in Paris. However, two years later, in 1879, he took out what seemed to be his first patent, regarding improvements to clockwork calendars. As part of the patent application, he was listed as being a clockmaker. He continued advertising as a jeweller, though, working at Rue de Bretagne until 1881; at which point he moved to 57 Rue Charlot and then to 35 Rue Charlot three years later. Interestingly, at this time he is also listed as belonging to the Société anonyme cooperative des ouvriers horlogers, though he still advertises as a jeweller. The year before, on 18 May 1883, he took out a 15 year patent, number 155,531, for his centre winding mechanism for clocks, of which this clock is an example. The basic principle behind the mechanism is that the centre arbor has become the winding arbor; one wheel on the end of the winding/centre arbor interacts with both great wheels for the striking and going trains. This is achieved by having mirrored ratchet and click arrangements, which allows the barrels to be wound in the same direction. His patent for central winding was also taken out in America. Instead of going himself to file the paperwork, he assigned Victor Emilie Versepuy in his place. Versepuy was a well-known Parisian négociant-commissionnaire, someone who would handle business dealings in place of their employer. The American patent was granted in 1884.In 1886, he took out his third patent, also for 15 years, for an internal pendulum mechanism. At some point after this, he formed a partnership with another Parisian clockmaker, Delaporte, and worked out of 15 Rue Pastourelle. They were listed as Delaporte et Portebois and seemed to specialise in making clock parts, presumably to supply the extensive rough movement industry. By 28 November 1894, the partnership had dissolved, but Portebois is listed as continuing to trade on his own. Two years later, he began advertising as a barometer manufacturer, still from 15 Rue Pastourelle. In 1902, he received 300 fr. for being a co-winner of Le Prix Pierret, held by the Revue chronométrique and la Société de l'Ecole d'horlogerie de Paris. The competition consisted of a an exam and a practical component. Portebois made a pendulum assembly which was driven by alcohol evaporation and condensation, the details of which had been described in a previous issue of Revue chronométrique. After this, however, no other mention can be found of Portebois, either in trade listings or in the Revue chronométrique.(1894) Archives Commerciales de la France: Journal Hebdomadaire Paraissant le Mercredi et le Samedi, 22 December, pg. 1558.la Société de l'Ecole d'horlogerie de Paris (1884) 'Brevets d'Invention', Revue chronométrique... Organe des sociétés d'horlogerie et des chambres syndicales, 1 November, p. 175.(1877- 1903) Annuaire-almanach du commerce, de l'industrie, de la magistrature et de l'administration.la Société de l'Ecole d'horlogerie de Paris (1902) 'Le Prix Pierre ten 1902', Revue chronométrique... Organe des sociétés d'horlogerie et des chambres syndicales, 1 December, p. 186.(1887) Bulletin des lois de la République française, July-December, p.303 and p.1605.(1890) 'Marques de Fabrique et de Commerce', Bulletin officiel de la propriété industrielle et commerciale, p.899.British Horological Institute (1879) 'Patents Connected to the Manufacture of Watches and Clocks', The Horological Journal, Vol. 22 (4) p. 52.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. 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French - 8-day Parisian clock movement re-housed in a 20th century bespoke constructed brass frame within a glass case, with two part enamel dial and Brocot deadbeat escapement, rack striking movement striking the hours and half-hours on a silvered bell, with a visible sunburst pendulum, on a decorative wooden plinth raised on four brass ball feet, brass framed rectangular glass case.Redundant highly polished quality French movements such as this were frequently re-housed in similar cases during the late 20th century following a series of articles on the subject by the respected writer and horologist John Wilding.Dimensions: Height: 36cm  Length/Width: 29cm  Depth/Diameter: 25cm

French - 19th century 8-day Parisian movement in an ebonised wooden case, striking movement within a drum case resting on a deep rectangular plinth with a shaped base, with a two part gilt dial and cast bezel, polished slate chapter with incised gilt roman numerals, visible Brocot deadbeat escapement and brass spade hands, rack striking movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell. With pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 32cm  Length/Width: 27cm  Depth/Diameter: 18cm

Late 19th century - 8-day Belgium slate and marble mantle clock, with a gable pediment, inlaid green variegated marble panels, gilt incised decoration and recessed circular columns, French movement with a two part enamel dial, Roman numerals, visible Brocot deadbeat escapement and steel fleur di Lis hands.With pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 36cm  Length/Width: 44cm  Depth/Diameter: 15cmCondition Report:Case good, movement in need of attention.

French - 19th century Belgium slate and marble 8-day mantle clock, with a shaped top, incised gilt decoration and inlaid marble panels, two part dial with a slate chapter ring, gilt Roman numerals, brass spade hands and visible Brocot deadbeat escapement, rack striking movement. With pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 26cm  Length/Width: 27cm  Depth/Diameter: 15cmCondition Report:Case good, movement requires attention.

French - 19th-century 8-day mantle clock in a mahogany case, with an archedtop and inlay, two-part dial with a slate chapter and gilt roman numerals, visible brocot escapement and matching brass hands, striking countwheel movement, striking the hours and half-hours on a coiled going. With pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 36cm  Length/Width: 23cm  Depth/Diameter: 15cm

A late 19th century large French gilt brass mantle clock having a white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals and visible Brocot escapement, the 8-day striking movement striking on a single gong and fitted with a mercury compensatory pendulum, 46.5cm high x 27cm wide

French black slate clock, retailed by J.W. Benson, with Brocot escapement and white Roman chapter ring, 26cm x 29cm high

A large Victorian slate mantle clock with a French movement and jewelled skeletonised Brocot style escapement on the dial, with a 5" two piece dial, brass centre, Arabic numerals, the movement is contained in a drum shaped slate case, raised on a slate case, with reeded columns, adorned with cherubs, inlaid into the black slate are plaques of red and white alabaster, has a mercury pendulum, visible through a square shaped bevelled glass15" x 19" x7" approx dimensionsgood condition, mercury present in pendulum, working at time of consigning, no visible sign of cracks to slate

A BLACK SLATE AND MARBLE CASED CLOCK GARNITURE, having brocot escapement, white chapter ring with black Roman numerals, the black slate case having marble inserts, with pendulum and key, height 37cm x width 31cm x depth 15cm, with garniture in the form of a pair of metal vases decorated with cherubs surmounted on matching slate and marble bases (3 + pendulum + key) (Condition Report: appears ok, runs intermittently and attempts to strike, minor nibbles to slate and marble)

A Victorian black marble mantle clock, having a French drum movement by Mougin and striking on a gong, the dial with an exposed Brocot escapement, in a breakfront case with three domes and decorated with classical scenes in bas-relief, 37 x 18 x 38 cm, [not running]

Achille Brocot: a French gilt bronze bracket clock, in a Middle Eastern style, the roman dial with two train French drum movement, stamped 'A*B' , numbered 88316/3, striking the hour and half-hour on a gong, the case with minaret finial above a decorative frieze, the dial within a surround depicting Arabian scenes in relief with figures, camels and palm trees, flanked by ornate columns, the base with leaf pattern border on bracket feet with shaped apron, lower wooden base, total height with wooden base 47cms, with pendulum and winding key.

A Victorian black slate and marble mantle clock, with two train movement and visible Brocot escapement. Height 28 cm, together with an oak cased mantle clock with two train movement by E.E. Emanuel Paris.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRASS AND COPPER MANTEL WITH ACHILLES BROCOT MOVEMENT, the architectural case with five urn shaped finials, the front of the case with relief decorated copper panels and columns featuring flora and fauna, the silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, eight day movement, gong strike, stamped with an oval containing 'A*B', numbered '2052 163', height 39cm, with pendulum, no key (Condition Report: generally in good condition, the right hand facing column is loose in the frame, clock runs, winds, chimes)

A French gilt brass four glass mantle clock, late 19th c, with enamel dial, Breguet hands and brocot escapement, mercury compensated pendulum, 29.5cm h Gilding on top rubbed, no engraving or inscription, complete and in working order

French - late-19th century 8-day drum clock, in a Belgium slate and variegated marble case with a two-piece enamel dial and visible Brocot escapement, count wheel striking movement striking the hours on a bell.Dimensions: Height: 23cm  Length/Width: 35cm  Depth/Diameter: 18cmCondition Report:Some cracks and repairs to the case. No pendulm or key.

French - 8-day late 19th-century mantle clock in a Belgium slate case, with a flat top, rouge marble relief and incised chasing on a stepped plinth, two-part enamel dial with a visible dead-beat brocot escapement, Roman numerals, minute track and steel spade hands, two train movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell. With pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 28cm  Length/Width: 26cm  Depth/Diameter: 17cm

19thC Achille Brocot Egyptian Revival gilt and silvered metal mantel clock with mythical creature to top, under glass dome, height of clock 39cm

A FINE FRENCH NAPOLEON IIII GILT BRASS FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK IN THE LOUIS XVI TASTEDELAFONTAINE, PARIS, CIRCA 1860The circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by gilt sunburst mask bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped E.M above serial number 10852 to upper left over JAPY FRERES Et CIE, G'DE MED, D'HONNEUR roundel to centre and further number 5 2 to lower edge, the slightly convex circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed DELAFONTAINE, Fab't de Bronzes, PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll-pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex-glazed bead-bordered cavetto moulded cast brass bezel, the rectangular Neoclassical bevel-glazed case with twin handled husk-swag decorated vase surmount to the concave acanthus cast upstand, over front with bevelled glass panel applied with further husk swags draped over the dial and symmetrical acanthus scroll cast apron mount to the panel beneath, the sides with lion's mask handles and the rear with hinged glazed door, on leaf-cast ogee moulded skirt base projecting at the angles over generous foliate cast tapered feet.44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Maison Delafontaine were a leading firm of Parisian bronze founders who were established in the late 18th century by Jean-Baptiste-Maximilien Defontaine (1750-1820). He was appointed managing agent for the 'Communaute des foundeurs, doreurs, graveurs' in 1787 and is credited for executing the bronze Corinthian capitals for the Arc de Triomphe Carrousel (located in a courtyard between the Louvre Museum and Tuileres) during the early 19th century. The business eventually passed to his grandson, Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine (1813-92), and was the main competitor to the Barbidienne factory which was active in Paris at this time.Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a very faint small hairline crack above 12 o'clock (only visible on close examination with the bezel open) otherwise dial is in fine original condition. The case is in fine condition with no visible chips to the glasses and minimal wear/discolouration to the gilding.Clock is complete with a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCK INSET WITH CHINOISERIE PORCELAIN PANELSTHE MOVEMENT PROBABLY BY BRUNELOT, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with trademark B within a circle over serial number 500, the rectangular light turquoise ground porcelain dial polychrome painted with blossoming foliage within stylised Roman numeral gilt cartouche chapter ring, with brass spade hands over painted scene of a female in oriental inspired dress playing with two young boys beneath blossoming shrubbery continuing up to envelope the chapter ring, the frosted gilt brass framed 'four-glass' type case with canted top and cavetto moulded cornice over pin-hinged front and rear bevel-glazed doors set between caddy-moulded brass uprights, the sides inset with conforming porcelain panels polychrome painted with opposing male and female figures dressed in elaborate oriental robes within garden settings bordered by asymmetric blossoming shrubbery, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles incorporating integral bracket feet with shallow-arched recesses between.37.5cm (14.75ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. The trademark stamped to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate of the current lot (letter B within a circle) is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as possibly being for Jules Brunelot although no evidence has been found to confirm this. Condition Report: Movement will run and strike however the mechanism is a little dirty/tarnished and prone to stopping due to lubrication drying-out/becoming sticky hence a gentle clean and service is advised. The dial panel has a very well executed restored crack across the centre (passing throght the IX and III numerals as well as the centre hole) otherwise is in fine condition with other visible faults limited to minimal wear to the winding holes and couple of very light surface scratches. The case is generally in fine condition with noticeable faults limited to minor chips to lower corners of the front door glass. The side panels appear free from damage but exhibit light crazing to the glaze. The frosted gilt finish is in fine condition with minimal wear/discolouration.Clock is complete with a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH NAPOLEON III ORMOLU MOUNTED CARARRA FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK IN THE LOUIS XVI TASTEDENIERE WITH MOVEMENT SUPPLIED BY CAILLEAUX, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day bell-striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by a disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped 729, DENIERE, A PARIS to upper left over CAILLEAUX BREVETE roundel to bottom centre, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed DENIERE, F'T DE BRONZES, A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine gilt scroll pierced and engraved gilt hands set behind a hinged convex-glazed bead decorated cast brass bezel, the case cast with a winged putto standing to the left reading from a scroll draped over a moulded drum housing the movement and dial, opposing book, globe and wreath ornaments to the right hand side, on stepped caddy-moulded marble base applied with generous tied laurel mount beneath the dial and with re-entrant corners, over elaborate acanthus scroll cast and chased apron mount incorporating out-swept supports.33cm (13ins) high, 34cm (13.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. The Paris firm of Bronziers, Maison Deniere, was established in 1804 by Jean-François Denière who supplied clocks and candelabra for the French palaces, most notably Versailles and the Grand Trianon. The business continued under successive generations until around 1890; they are credited with supplying clocks for Napoleon III in 1852 and 1854 (Chateau des Tuilleries). Cailleaux was the principal supplier of 'Pendule de Paris' clock movements to Deniere who were registered as working from Rue du Temple in Paris between 1842 and 1870. The design of the case of the current clock appears to be loosely based upon a 'Pendule de Chemonie, allegorie de la geographe' by Morlay, as illustrated in Verlet, Pierre LES BRONZES DORE FRANCAIS de XVIIIIe siècle (page 245).Condition Report: The movement appears to be complete and in original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The trains are fully wound; the going train will beat but is prone to stopping, the strike train is operational, the mechanism is generally somewhat dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is probably all that is required. The dial has some very slight chipping to the right hand winding hole otherwise appears to be in fine original condition. The case has overall patchy grime/discolouration/tarnishing to the gilding hence would benefit from a skilled clean. The laurel wreath mount (normally applied to the right hand side) is presently detached but undamaged. The marble has minimal edge chipping.Clock has a non-original pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK 'PENDULE A L'ELEPHANT' THE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR MASSON, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with A.C within a circle over serial number 2453 to upper left, JAPY FRERES Et CIE, G'DE MED, D'HONNEUR roundel to centre and further number 5 2 to lower edge, the 4.25 inch slightly convex circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Masson, AParis to centre and with generous Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, the scroll-pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex glazed guilloche scroll cast bezel, the case modelled in the manner of Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain or Jacques Caffieri with a gilt figure of Cupid holding aloft his bow set on billowing clouds surmounting the patinated bronze drum housing the movement incorporating hinged glazed rear cover matching that of the front and gilt flowering foliage to sides, over support modelled as a stylised elephant with its trunk aloft fitted with rococo scroll cradle for the movement on its back incorporating gilt saddle strap around its waist, standing on a naturalistically cast gilt base incorporating large flowerheads and rocaille scrollwork.41cm (16.25ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. The distinctive and particularly attractive design of the current lot is closely based upon mid 18th century models by the Bronziers Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain (1719-87) and Jacques Caffieri (1678-1755). The signature for 'Masson, AParis' is almost certainly a 'decorative' addition no doubt intended to add a further degree of visual authenticity to the clock (by giving impression that the clock was possibly made by Denis Masson a leading Parisian clockmaker active 1744-78). An apparently identical example (albeit with a signature for Pierre Lieurtier, Paris) was sold at Christies, New York sale of The Collection of David and Peggy Rockefeller: English and European Furniture, Ceramics and Decorations, Part II 10th May 2018 (lot 663) for $47,500.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original. The going train will 'beat' the strike train is operational however is sounding continuously when released hence there is a problem with the gathering of the rack (requires adjustment or possibly a new gathering pallet - either way a routine repair for an experienced clockmaker). The dial is in very fine condition with no visible chips or cracks other than a tiny 'gnats bite' adjacent to the regulation square above the XII numeral. The case is in fine condition with no apparent faults. The elephant has had some slight water-based iron-red wash highlights applied as an attempt to soften the surface sheen a little; these can easily be rubbed-off revealing medium pewter/brown patination which is best described as being a little thin in places. The guilloche scroll cast bezel has received similar attention but this time to deaden some edge rubbing to the patination.Clock is complete with pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer