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Click here to subscribeA RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY YEAR GOING TABLE REGULATOR CLOCK the mahogany case with carved floral arched pediment above a 6" silvered Roman chapter ring surrounding an enamel centre with visible Brocot escapement fitted jewelled pallets and inscribed below 'REGULATOR GOING ONE YEAR, ACHILLE BROCOT' fronting a year going spring driven movement with five spring barrels wound by one winding arbour37cm high
An Antique (Circa 1860) French Parisian Brocot Mercury Pendulum Clock - With two side ornaments. Made with black marble and bronze. Comes with original key. Clock is in working order but needs setting-up-level due to age. Very good condition and marble retains its black lustre. Clock - 39 x 16 x 47cm. Side ornaments - 18 x 28cm. Bronze is numbered and clock has a small makers mark of x. Winner bidder should probably arrange pick up from Cadmore HQ.
A 19th century French gilt brass mounted 'Boulle' tortoiseshell inlaid mantle clockthe movement signed Vincenti et Ciethe swept arched case with intricate brass inlay and foliate mounts surmounted by an urn above a fully glazed front door and sides on scrolling feet, the cast brass dial with separate Arabic and Roman enamel cartouche insets to the chapter ring, the winding holes on a matted and foliate case ground with blued steel hands, the twin spring barrel movement with Brocot escapement and suspension, with elaborate sunburst pendulum, case key, winding key and suspension key, 57cms highFootnotes:Born in Corsica in 1786, Jean Vincenti's family moved to Montbeliard in1791. By 1823 he had established a factory making rough movements for clocks and watches. It seems that the bulk of the ebauche/rough movement machinery used in the factory was self-made. The factory went bankrupt in 1828, but by October 1829 Albert Roux had possibly enerted into partnership with Vincenti, or possibly bought his factory outright, however the name, Vincenti & Cie, was kept. Around 1830, in addition to the rough movements (of which 3,000 were being produced a year), mechanical devices were being made as well, including metronomes, oil lamps, music boxes, etc. In 1834, Roux took over an old sawmill and weaving factory and, as the building dated to 1773, updated it and based Vincenti & Cie there. Before this move it was known in the area as L'usine de la Petite Raisse (The Factory of Petite Raisse); by the time Vincenti & Cie ceased trading, it was known as L'Usine Roux (Roux's Factory). Vincenti died in 1834, the same year Vincenti & Cie won a silver medal at the Exposition. They would go on to win medals at the Expositions of 1839,1844,1849,1855, and 1867.In 1850, workers lodgings were built on the site and six years later, a house for Roux and his family was constructed within the factory's footprint. Albert died in 1858 and was succeeded by his son Amédée. His son would expand the output of the factory to encompass chiming clocks, travel alarm clocks, Morse code receivers, and several other devices. 1864 saw the addition of a foundry to the factory; in this same year, it is recorded that 5,500 rough clock movements were made per month. Amédée died in 1876, when his son was 9. It seems likely (based on similar situations with other horologists) that Amédée's wife, Emma de Freystedt, would have taken over the running of the factory, until Albert had been educated. Albert was listed as an horological manufacturer, as were his father and grandfather, therefore it seems likely he would have taken over the running of the factory eventually. 1890 saw another expansion into phonograph movements and mechanisms for various meters, extinguishers, etc. Initially their customers had been in Paris, and later the Jura region. By 1890, however, their client base had expanded to neighbouring Belgium and Switzerland, as well as slightly further afield in the UK and even the USA. To meet demand, they were making 80,000 clock movement per year, though this figure does include the clockwork motors and meters mentioned above. Around this same time, the foundry was being used to make brass and bronze wire, an operation that was expanded in 1895. That same year, a salesroom was established in Paris, 110 rue Vielle-du-Temple.The last expansion of the factory took place in 1902, when a new steam engine and steam engine room were installed, to modernise the factory's water wheels and 1840's steam engine. By 1926, 57 people remained working in the factory, and the doors were finally closed in 1929. At its peak, in 1863, the Vincenti & Cie factory had employed 400 workers, and been the largest rough movement manufacturer of clocks in France, with the exception of Japy freres.Raphaël, F., Région Franche-Comté, Inventaire du patrimoine (2012) Usine d'horlogerie et de mécanique de précision Roux et Cie. Available at: https://patrimoine.bourgognefranchecomte.fr/dossiers-inventaire/usine-dhorlogerie-et-de-mecanique-de-precision-roux-et-cie-ia25001019This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP Lot 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.Y 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 bronze clock garniturein the Louis XV style, the elaborate cartouche case cast with panelled acanthus foliate scrolls and flowers and quiver of arrows and torch trophy, the top surmounted by a putto holding a sun dial, the integral platform base with foliate pierced apron and scrolling feet, the 5' enamel Roman dial with outer five minute Arabic track, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type escapement and outside countwheel striking on a bell, with pendulum and winder, the matching five light candelabra with the acanthus cast urn nozzles and dished drip pans on floral and foliate bulbous baluster foliate panel cast supports and corresponding footed bases, the clock, 43cm high, the candelabra, 45cm high (3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot 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 early 20th century French brass four glass clockthe plain rectangular case with moulded cornice above a narrow vertical reeded decorative border, on moulded foot plinth foot, the 3.5' Arabic dial set within a foliate bezel with pierced hands, the recessed centre with visible Brocot type escapement, the brass twin train movement striking on a gong, with mock mercury pendulum, 29cm high For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A late 19th century French gilt bronze and Sèvres style inset porcelain figural mantel clockin the Louis XVI style, the movement stamped J T Paris and numbered 84the architectural case with Bleu Celeste and floral enamelled porcelain inset panel decoration, the 3.5' Roman dial within laurel wreath fronds below a flambeau finial above a central oval panel depicting a courtly figures within a rustic landscape flanked by twin columns and draped seated putti, the elaborate base with fringed lambrequin panels enamelled with floral vases and a central putto on toupie feet, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type escapement striking on a bell, 48cm high overallThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot 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 matched late 19th century French gilt bronze clock garniturethe clock in the Louis XV stylethe elaborate waisted cartouche case cast with acanthus foliate scrolls and flowers, the top surmounted with fruiting acorn leaves, the integral scroll footed platform base with rocaille and foliate apron, the 4' enamel Roman dial with outer five minute Arabic track, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type escapement striking on a bell, with pendulum and winder, the four light gilt bronze and black slate four light three branch candelabra with cusped column supports, (3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot 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 FINE AND RARE GEORGE II GILT BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-STRIKING TABLE CLOCKHENRY HINDLEY, YORK, MID 18th CENTURYThe six distinctive double-baluster turned pillar twin chain fusee movement with arched plates measuring 10.25 by 6 inches enclosing greatwheels fitted to the narrow ends of the fusee cones, the going train incorporating perpendicular contrate drive from the centre-wheel to the escapement positioned at the apex of the plates, now with deadbeat escapement incorporating Brocot-type pallets positioned between the dial and the front plate (behind a shaped bridge) and regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum swinging to the rear, the two-in-one quarter-striking train incorporating single rack for both hours and the quarters utilising a standard snail arrangement to set the count for the former, and a second three-tooth rack stop lever (acting on a pin set in the hour rack arm) to control the latter, sounding on a graduated pair of bells with the hour on the larger and the quarters on both via dedicated hammers (incorporating Hindley's distinctive 'L' shaped springs) driven by the same pin wheel with automatic positioning via lateral pump action facilitating disengagement of the quarter hammers and engagement of third single hour hammer leading up to the hour, the backplate applied with an additional second plate finely engraved with asymmetric scrolling foliage around a central circular cartouche signed Hen. Hindley, of YORK flanked by Ho-Ho bird, lion and grotesque mask inhabited strapwork, the 7 inch arched brass dial with richly matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed H. Hindley, York to lower edge, with scroll-pierced steel hands and lambrequin mask centred scroll cast spandrels, the upper margin with Strike quar's/Hr/Silent selection beneath arch centred with a subsidiary seconds dial flanked by female sphinx inhabited scroll cast mounts, the plate further applied with raised ogee border mouldings incorporating architectural cavetto 'capitals' and keystone details, the ebonised bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and pineapple finials over complex top mouldings and arch-glazed hinged front incorporating generous gilt fillet moulding to dial aperture, foliate scroll cast gilt upper quadrant frets and applied with female term mounts to uprights, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base.48cm (19ins) high with handle down, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep.Henry Hindley was born in Great Harwood, near Blackburn, Lancashire 1699, little is known about his early life, however by the mid 1720's he was making clocks in Wigan where he repaired the church clock in 1726. Hindley moved with his young family (including his son, Joseph born 1728) to the prosperous city of York where, after making clocks for the Mansion House and Guildhall, he gained his Freedom of the city in 1732. Hindley s talents were such that he equipped his workshop with tools of his own design including an important dividing and wheel cutting engine, a screw cutting lathe and a fusee engine. As well as domestic clocks Hindley received commissions for several turret clocks including York Minster and supplied a range of scientific instruments including two important equatorial telescopes for the Duke of Norfolk and William Constable. By the 1760 s Hindley s health had deteriorated to the extent that an ever-increasing proportion of the business was handled by his son Joseph. Henry died in 1771 with his son and successor Joseph unfortunately dying just three years later in 1774, before he had had the opportunity to stamp his own mark on the family firm. According to the late Rodney Law, of Hindley's work only around 15 'spring clocks' are known versus around 40 longcases (see Law, R.J. HENRY HINDLEY OF YORK 1701-1771, PART II - published as an excerpt by The Antiquarian Horological Society). Law writes that of the examples seen by him all except one have half-seconds pendulums, all but three seconds hands and the majority have maintaining power. All also have the same distinctive design of double baluster pillar following those possibly first seen on Hindley's longcase clock of 1742 suggesting that he did not start making spring clocks until after that date. The use of fusees with the large ends positioned frontwards was to reduce the degree of friction at the larger front pivot which, with the standard design, was most apparent after winding. Further refinements include 'kneed' springs (of right-angled 'L' form), and two-in-one quarter-striking using the same rack for both the quarters and the hours. Indeed it is noted by Rodney Law that the latter detail has similarities with French work suggesting that Hindley was either well-read, having studied the works of makers such as Thiout, or was kept abreast of French work by his 'ingenious Jesuit friend'The positioning of the escapement behind a bridge towards the apex of the arch of the frontplate (driven via a vertically pivoted arbor with contrate wheels), is again typical of Hindley's work and allows space for a half-second pendulum to be installed in a standard-sized table clock as well as the provision of subsidiary seconds to the arch of the dial. Indeed when fitted with his form of deadbeat escapement Hindley's table clocks would have been very good timekeepers, hence the provision of a seconds dial will be very worthwhile. In addition to these refinements the wheel train of the current clock is very finely executed with pinion counts of eight or above which, again, ensures fine accurate running. A clock by Hindley with very similar design and layout to the current movement is illustrated and described in Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 on pages 150-53.The separately engraved backplate fitted to the present clock is highly unusual. The decoration is finely executed by an accomplished engraver and can be firmly placed within the category of 'vine engraving 1740-1770' discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on pages 337-358. Indeed the quality of the engraving, both in its up-to-date sophisticated design and highly accomplished execution, would suggest that it was executed in London. It is therefore most probable that Hindley sent the plate to London to be engraved as a separate entity from the movement and fitted it over the plain backplate on completion of the mechanism. PLEASE SEE THE ONLINE 'PAGE-TURNING' CATALOGUE FOR THE REMAINING TEXT OF THIS FOOTNOTE.
A FINE FRENCH EMPIRE BRONZE AND SIENA MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONSJACQUIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1825The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum now with Brocot type regulation, the backplate stamped JACQUIER, A PARIS over initials G D to centre and with serial number 146 to upper left hand margin, the 4 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed JACQUIER, A PARIS to the slightly recessed centre and incorporating subsidiary seconds dial interrupting the Roman numeral chapter ring at twelve o'clock, with steel moon hands set within generous gilt laurel wreath cast bezel, the case with standing figure finely cast as Caesar wearing a toga and a laurel crown resting against a pedestal whilst supporting a scroll in his left hand, the pedestal fascia with fine relief cast mount depicting Mars stood amongst martial trophies including SPQR and NPT eagle standards beneath the dial, the plinth base inset with cast frieze of Mercury flanked by Ceres in a chariot drawn by Chimera opposing figures emblematic of the arts, on generous acanthus cast ogee moulded skirt base with leafy scroll cast bracket front feet.88cm (34.5ins) high, 56cm (22ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep.
A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 43939 to upper left hand margin and 7 2 to lower edge, the twelve-piece white enamel Roman numeral cartouche dial with foliate cast centre and shield-shaped numerals, with scroll pierced and gilt brass hands set behind ogee moulded hinged convex glazed bezel, the case cast with generous pierced asymmetric rococo scrollwork applied sweeping out at the base and applied with two putti supporting fruiting vines.40cm (15.75ins) high, 40cm (15.75ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep.
A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCKPLANCHON, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped PN, A PARIS beneath serial number 2284 to upper left hand margin and 8 7 to lower edge, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Planchon, AU PALAIS-ROYAL to centre and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged bead-cast convex-glazed bezel, the case with twin handled urn surmount cast with fluted husk and laurel wreath decoration and draped with a flora swag, over drum housing the movement raised on scroll-cast upright fronted with a martial trophy flanked by generous out-swept cornucopaie adorned side scrolls, the plinth base with curved drapery cast centre flanked by panels cast with foliate scroll infill, on generous laurel-banded fluted toupe feet.52cm (20.5ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Matieu Planchon was apprenticed to his father and subsequently worked for several of the leading French makers including Robert Houdin prior to setting up business at Palais Royal, Paris in 1890. He specialised in high-end novelty clocks such as floating turtle timepieces, and imaginative recreations of Renaissance and other historic models.
A FRENCH NAPOLEON III ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONSTHE MOVEMENT BY SAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement and Brocot type regulation to pendulum suspension, the backplate stamped with Samuel Marti & C., MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel and serial number 1435 over additional numeral 6 to lower margin, the 4.75 inch circular convex blue-on-white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and scroll pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged bead cast convex glazed bezel, the very substantial case with surmount cast as a reclining Classical female muse in flowing robes holding a laurel wreath and resting her elbow on a lyre, together with Putti attendant making notes on a tablet already inscribed Honore, Alexandre and Raphael seated beside a stack of books, laurel wreaths and a sword, the breakfronted plinth base centred with the dial adorned with richly cast acanthus crest and arched egg-and-dart mouldings over leafy scrolls issuing floral festoon to apron, flanked by recessed panels each centred with a rosette and generous leaf-cast angle mounts continuing down to the cavetto moulded skirt base cast with leafy trails to mouldings and inset with panels, on toupe feet resting on a purpose made gilt plinth.64cm (25.25ins) high including giltwood stand, 86cm (34ins) wide, 28.5cm (11.25ins) deep.
A FRENCH BRASS INLAID EBONISED FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK WITH ETCHED-GLASS PANELSSTAMPED FOR PERT BALLY, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with Brocot type escapement regulated by 'gridiron' pendulum with enamelled disc to the bob inscribed R and A for regulation, the backplate numbered 2548 to upper left hand margin over PERT BALLY, A PARIS and S, Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE to centre, the 4.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and ogee moulded brass surround, the case with shaped pediment upstand, ogee cornice and brass double-line edged frieze to lintel, over rectangular glazed door decorated with etched stylised scrollwork borders to the glass panel flanked by line inlaid uprights to the frame, the sides with further break-arch outline scrollwork etched borders to the glass panels and the rear door decorated with lozenge lattice work, on stepped ogee moulded plinth base with conforming panel inlay to fascia and squab feet.51cm (20ins) high, 27cm (10.75ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: Property removed from 8 Great Pulteney Street, Bath
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BLACK SLATE MANTEL CLOCK the drum head case with glazed pendulum aperture and panelled plinth base. The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and recessed centre signed Hall Paris; Brocot type escapement and 24 day spring driven movement striking on a bell.25cm wide 46cm high
A 19TH CENTURY BLACK SLATE AND ROUGE MARBLE FRENCH MANTEL CLOCK the drum head case with scrolled tapering sides and outset columns on a platform base with glazed aperture to the front beneath a recessed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Brocot type escapement, and gilt mask fronting an eight-day spring-driven French movement with countwheel strike on a bell38cm wide 47cm high
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH VERDI ANTICO ND BLACK MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK the drum-shaped case supported by scrolled sides on a breakfront plinth with Verdi marble mouldings enclosing a 5" two-piece enamel dial with Roman chapter ring and visible jewelled Brocot type escapement fronting an eight-day spring driven movement striking the hours/half-hours on a bell.30.5cm high
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK WITH CALENDAR WORK AND MOON PHASE the moulded brass case with bevelled glass panels enclosing two masked enamel dials with Roman chapter ring surrounding a sunken centre with jewelled Brocot type escapement above a calendar dial with outer months surrounding day and date dials below a moonphase aperture fronting an eight-day movement striking the hours on a bell.34.5cm highThe case is in good clean condition and the movement has recently been serviced, both the calendar and clock are working correctly. There are very fine hairline cracks in the chapter ring on the dial but there is no other damage to the calendar and clock face. One side glass panel has damage to the top left corner. We cannot guarantee mechanical parts.The backplate has no makers mark, just numbered.
Ansonia early C20th American onyx and brass mantel clock, glazed full length bevel edged door opening to reveal white enamel dial set with arabic numerals with visible brocot type escapement, two train striking movement on coil gong with visible rack strike and simulated mercury compensated, movement stamped with Ansonia trademark New York, H28cm
A LATE 19TH CENTURY BLACK SLATE MANTEL CLOCK WITH ROUGE MARBLE INSERTS TO THE SIDE, surmounted by a bronzed seated lady which bears signature below tazza, enamel dial, Roman numerals, brocot escapement and 8 day movement which is marked for Henri Luppens of Paris / Bruxelles on the movement and on the dial, glazed rear door, bell strike, height 60cm, width 50cm, depth 18cm (Condition report: a few chips to the marble base, complete with pendulum band key)
A LARGE SLATE AND MALACHITE PERPETUAL CALENDAR MANTEL CLOCK WITH BAROMETER, ALEXANDER & SON, GLASGOW 19TH CENTURY with a two piece dial with Roman number chapter and a partially visible Brocot escapement with agate pins, above a bevelled glass lenticle flanked by a subsidiary aneroid barometer dial marked 'METALLIC BAROMETER', and a white-enamelled calendar dial with English month abbreviations framing a 'rolling moon' phase flanked by subsidiary Days of the Week and terrestrial calendar dials, in a black slate case with malachite panels and gilt line details; the movement stamped 161 60966 GVDimensions:55cm wide, 49cm high, 17cm deep
Mid Victorian c1860 Belgium slate mantle clock with a flat top and curved serpentine amber and sienna variegated marble panels to the front, with an eight-day spring driven French striking movement by �Henry Marc, Paris�, two-part recessed enamel dial with a visible Brocot escapement, Roman numerals and steel moon hands. With PendulumDimensions: Height: 28cm Length/Width: 24cm Depth/Diameter: 13cm
A large Victorian slate mantel clock, the arched architectural case with fluted pilasters flanking the 16cm white enamelled dial, applied with Roman numerals and centred with a brocot escapement, enclosing the two train movement striking on a saucer bell, raised upon an integrated plinth base, 50cm high, with pendulum, along with a Victorian simulated slate mantel clock, the painted metal case enclosing the ceramic dial and Ansonia two train movement striking on a coiled gong, 26cm high, (at fault), and a Victorian slate mantel timepiece, 22cm high (3)
A 19th Century French ormolu bracket clock, circa 1870, of Empire design, surmounted with a standing figure playing a string instrument, a lyre and frieze below of cherubs making music, 8cm silvered dial with Roman numerals signed Brocot, Paris, the movement striking on a bell, height 42cm, (key and pendulum)
A VICTORIAN BLACK SLATE AND MALACHITE INLAID MANTEL CLOCK, the case with incised gilt foliate decoration and inlaid malachite, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, brocot escapement, bell strike, height 32cm x width of base 35cm, with pendulum and key (1 + pendulum & key) (Condition report: the clock is overwound and isn't striking properly, chips to case, dial dirty)
A Brass Four Glass Striking Mantel Clock, retailed by Martin, 5 Regent Street, London, circa 1890, case with four bevelled glass panels, enamel dial with Roman numerals, recessed dial centre with a visible "Brocot" escapement, twin barrel movement striking on a bell, movement backplate stamped GV and numbered 3677, twin mercury tube pendulum, 36cm highBrass surfaces with small scratches, glass panels all look clean, dial is clean, movement plates with some staining marks and needs cleaning, movement in going order, with pendulum.
A French Ormolu and Porcelain Mounted Striking Mantel Clock, signed Achille Brocot, circa 1880, light purple coloured porcelain panels depicting musical instruments and swag decoration, 3-1/2-inch porcelain dial with Roman numerals, twin barrel movement striking on a bell, movement stamped with maker's mark AB within a star monogram for Achille Brocot and numbered 9215, original pendulum with bob stamped 9215, 38cm high Ormolu surfaces are in good condition with very minor fading in parts, porcelain panels are clean with no cracks or chips, dial with one very small chip to the light hand side winding hole, movement needs cleaning, strike is working, original pendulum with bob stamped 9215.
A mid-19th century French oil on canvas picture clockMaison Wurtel numbered 901, the movement supplied by Japy filsThe giltwood frame with floral garland corners and deep box to the back, hinged along the top edge and opening to reveal the movement. The painting depicting an Alpine village with frolicking children and a fantasy castle, the largest turret of which carries the white enamel dial with Roman chapter ring and black Breguet-style moon hands, within a decorated brass bezel. The movement with outside countwheel striking the hours and halves on a wire gong, with Brocot suspension and delicate anchor escapement, the back plate bearing the Silver Medal seal for Japy fils for 1844 and 1849, the front plate engraved 901 WURTEL (first letter obscured) ART D'HORLOGERI PARIS. GIE VIVIENNE38 9 2. Previously with separate musical movement, now removed. Ticking with numbered pendulum, numbered 1167. 85cms (33 ins) highFootnotes:Guillaume-Ferdinand Wurtel was born in 1807, his date of death is thought to be circa 1858. In 1837 he advertised as working at 38-40 Passage Vivienne in Paris, the address he seemed to occupy for his entire career. Three years later, in 1840, he was listed in a trade almanac as a horological maker and seller offering picture clocks as well a supplier of concave glasses. In 1841 a magazine La Presse recommended La Maison Wurtel to their readers, informing them that they can buy watches, table clocks, picture clocks, music boxes, alarm clocks, and 'objects of fantasy' (trans.), all from Wurtel's shop. In 1856 he exhibited at the 'Exposition of M. Delépine (the younger) of Paris', exhibiting wares of mainly novelties; wind-up toys for children and dolls which could say 'Maman' and 'Papa'. For public enjoyment, and no doubt to attract customers, he hired a rope dancer to perform near his stall. Unfortunately, his stall was placed in the 'Scientific' section, and apparently the majority of people were rather baffled by the whole display.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare late 19th century French neo-Gothic oak table clock with calendarMathieu Planchon, Palais Royal, Paris, movement numbered 2883Surmounted by a crowing cockerel over a scroll frame housing the large bell and horizontal hammer, (with static Jack to one side), enclosed by cruciform brass strips 'rivetted' onto the carcass and twin side doors with bullseye glass and creature handles, the rear door with quatrefoil sound fret, raised on bifurcated scroll feet. The dial is divided with another 'rivetted' brass strip; above, the signed Roman chapter ring with sun centre and beetle and poker hands, the stylised Arabic calendar ring with arrow hand and clouded sun centre. The movement comprised of an upper clock movement with twin spring barrels, Brocot suspension, and an anchor escapement with outside count wheel, the back plate stamped 2883 Planchon Palais-Royal; the lower calendar movement with ratchet driven calendar wheel connected via a lever to the clock movement, and stamped with 775. The rear door carries a stamp depicting a clock and two pocketwatches within a shield, along with the number 3 595. The pendulum is stamped 2883·772. Ticking and striking, together with a a winding key. 27.5 x 26 x 60.5Footnotes:Mathieu Planchon was born in 1842 in Bourges, and served as apprentice to his father, one of the city's clockmakers, until 1862. By 1865/66, he had moved to Paris and was employed at Robert-Houdin's workshop: Robert-Houdin was a horologist and one of the most famous illusionists of all time; it seems likely that Planchon would have worked with Houdin's son, Emile Robert-Houdin who took over running the workshop after his father's retirement in 1855. After about two years he moved to work with a G. Phillippe in the Palais Royal, before taking over the business around 1870. Planchon had a strong interest in the antiquarian side of horology, and by 1896 was being described in the Horological Journal as 'the un-disputed authority in the horology of all countries, and, above all, on that belonging to the Middle Ages'. The 'Figaro' newspaper ran a competition in 1874, soliciting ideas for a watch it could give to its subscribers. Planchon entered and won with an apparently novel case design ....UNFORTUANTLEY THE DESIGN REMAINS UNKNOWN....; 22,000 of the watches were produced and Planchon became a well-known horological figure. He spent the next 15 years assembling a large collection of ancient timepieces, as well as making replicas of antique and middle ages clocks, but with modern, 19th century movements. He did not seem to regard these clocks as copies, but updates to otherwise fine clocks. By 1889, he had assembled enough to be able to exhibit at the Great Exhibition in Paris; he had a large variety of reproduction antique clocks, 75 in all, including clepsydrae and 15th century mantel clocks. He won a gold medal for this exhibition. In 1895, he relocated from the declining Palais Royal to the crossroads of Rue de la Chaussée d'Antin and the Rue Meyerbeer. He continued with his antiquarian pursuits, making, amongst other pieces, a clock in the shape of a fan, which would open to reveal the hours, before snapping shut at 6 'o' clock, which was based on a similar clock in a 16th century engraving he owned. He also extensively studied, and described, both traditional Japanese and Chinese clocks and time-keeping systems; he was the first European to publish a serious horological analysis of these timepieces. In the 1900 Paris Exhibition, Planchon not only won a Grand Prix, he was also allowed to write the official description for the horology section. This same year, in light of his accomplishments at the 1900 Exhibition, and his comprehensive book on the history of horology, L'horloge son histoire rétrospective, pittoresque et artistique published two years previously, he was made a member of the British Horological Institute. He would continue to practice horology and publish various related monographs, until his death in 1921, a few months after his latest work, La Pendule de Paris. Son évolution décorative was published. Paul Brateau, Planchon's son-in-law, employee for the past 21 years, and similarly enthusiastic antiquarian horologist, assumed control of La Maison Planchon, which he relocated to the Rue Meyerbeer proper in 1930, before his retirement, and the final closure of the shop in 1936. A very similar clock, with moon phase instead of a calendar dial and numbered 5885, was sold by Bonhams London in September 2009.Robertson, J. D. (1922) 'Mathieu Planchon', The Horological Journal, Vol. 64 (8), pp. 147-148. (Accessed: 18 May 2022)Bijou (1896) 'French Notes. From Our Special Correspondent.', The Horological Journal, Vol. 38 (9), p. 122. (Accessed: 18 May 2022)W.E.N. (1889) 'Further Notes of a Leisurely Saunter through the Horological Section of the Paris Exhibition',The Horological Journal, Vol. 32 (1), p. 6. (Accessed: 18 May 2022)Collanges, F. (2013) 'Third Lecture', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 34 (2), pp. 259-261. (Accessed: 19 May 2022)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A good late 19th century French multi-coloured patinated and lacquered brass Carriage clockRetailed by Whytock & Son, made by Achille Brocot numbered 758The case with fancy cast handle over an inspection panel, repeat button and pagoda style stepped cornice supported on realistic bamboo-section silvered pillars to a stepped base, each side panel with multi-coloured metal scenes depicting two human forms, possibly representing Taoist deities. The dialplate decorated with trees and a bird surrounding the stylised chapter ring with approximate Japanese numerals, signed Whytock & Son with blued steel spade hands. The two train movement striking and repeating on a blued steel gong with silvered and jewelled English lever platform escapement with bimetallic balance and compensation screws, the back plate stamped with Achille Brocot's trademark and the numbered 758. Ticking, striking, and repeating with a double ended key. 22cms (8.5) highFootnotes:Two similar, though less ornate, carriage clocks by Brocot feature in 'A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks' by Joseph Fanelli and Charles Terwilliger on pages 22 and 48.Achille Brocot was born in 1817 and died in 1878. His father was an horologist, as were his brother, his son and his nephew. The Brocot's created new forms of pendulum suspension and two variations of a new escapement which to this day are known by their name. Achille was an amateur mathematician and spent many years combining maths and horology in order to rationalise horological theory. For example, he created and patented a 'perpetual calendar' mechanism which would automatically take into account short months and leap years. He devised an equation of time display, as well as a double wheel escapement in 1839, which, when adjusted, produced a novel deadbeat escapement. The presentation of this escapement (mounted on the dial rather than between the plates) was adopted by the standard Brocot escapements in 1842 and has since become synonymous with Brocot escapements. In 1848, he refined the shape of the pallets in the escapement from a full circle to triangular hemispheres. This reduced the amplitude of the pendulum and allowed longer pendulums to be used, as demonstrated by a regulator made in 1849, which contained this modification. Another advancement was his entirely new way of calculating optimal gear trains for clockwork, using logarithms and prime numbers; an approach relatively unique in a trade that had largely used convention or 'guess and check' for gear train calculations. He also created a calendar for clocks that was tied to lunar rather than solar days, in addition to numerous horological refinements and alterations. Due to the degree of complexity of his calendars, they are usually a separate mechanism which receives its impulse from the striking train. In total, he took out eight patents for his various inventions between 1847-1865.Upon his death, his nephew took over the business, updating the family patents among other things, until his death in 1885. The business was then sold, possibly to Thièbles who continued to manufacture their suspension and escapements until 1914.'Whytock & Son' on the dial is likely to be Whytock & Sons of Dundee, a mid to late Victorian Jeweller and Watchmaker. It is possible the chapter ring is the firms own creation, which may account for the unique numerals compared with similar clocks by Brocot.The gong block is stamped with F.D. inside a pointed oblong. This makers mark is used on many of the gong blocks on Brocot clocks.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large and imposing late 19th century French mantle clock with a breakfront plinth constructed from Belgium slate, case adorned with a display of numerous weapons and accruements of medieval warfare, drum movement case housing a large 7" two-part white enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute markers and steel moon hands, visible Brocot deadbeat escapement with cornelian pallets, dial attached to an eight-day rack striking movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell. With Pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 54cm Length/Width: 60cm Depth/Diameter: 18cmCondition Report:Case dirty with some nibbles, chips and missing parts, dial good, glass good, mainsprings okay
Tischuhr mit zwei Kerzenleuchtern, Frankreich, um 1900, verziertes Messinggehäuse, seitl. Löwenmaskeronen, facett. Glasdeckel, Emailkartuschen, Pendulenwerk gem.: H. Luppens und Japy, Brocotgang, Schlag auf Glocke, Lfd. ca. 1 Woche, Pendel sek., Schlüssel unpassend, Werk verschmutzt/Korrosionsansatz, Teile von Feinregulage fehlen, Rückendeckel schließt nicht, Überholung unerlässlich, Höhe Beisteller ca. 39cm, Uhr ca. 42 cm, WZ 4, GZ 3Table clock with two candlesticks, France, around 1900, decorated brass case, lateral. Lion mascarons, faceted. Glass cover, enamel cartridges, pendulum movement marked: H. Luppens and Japy, Brocot gear, strike on bell,running period pprox. 1 week, pendulum sec., key does not fit, dirty movement/corrosion, parts of the fine adjustment are missing, backcover does not close, overhaul is essential, height of side table approx. 39 cm, clock approx. 42 cm, condition of movement 4, housing 3
Schwarze Marmor-Kaminuhr mit 2 BeistellernFrankreich. Um 1900. Werk-Nr. 3291. "Vincenti & Cie" gemarktes Werk mit Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke, läuft an. Weißer Emailzifferring mit arabischen Zahlen, Minutenkranz und Romaines-Zeigern, vertieftes Zentrum mit Würfelmuster und sichtbarer Brocot-Hemmung. Schwarzer und rot-gelb geäderter Marmor. Uhr 48 x 38 x 15,5 cm (21 kg), Beisteller H 27 cm (4,7 kg). Hohes, tailliert gestuftes Gehäuse mit Rundkopf und Volutendekor sowie facettiertem Pendelfenster Werk ist revisionsbedürftig, Kantenbestoßungen. Mit Quecksilberpendel und Schlüssel.
Substantial 19th century slate and marble mantel clock, the circular dial with Roman numerals, an enamel chapter ring featuring visible Brocot type escapement mounted on scroll carved brown marble and slate base, glass rear door showing bell striking movement, 50cm wide x 34cm high Condition Reportphoto added
A good and heavy 19th century ormolu clock with hand-gilded and decorated porcelain panels: the Eastern-style pediment with five finials above an 11.5cm wide front porcelain panel decorated with a central scene and another scene below of shepherdesses and flock; the chapter ring with Roman numerals and the lower vignette bordered with turquoise 'pearls'; individually numbered (3607, stamped to the movement and the pendulum); striking on a gong; marked AB (probably for Achille Brocot); raised on spreading base; (24.5cm wide x 37.5cm) plus pendulum and keyCondition Report: The gilding has darkened as expected commensurate with age etc. Front elevation: very minor marks due to age but no major problems. The porcelain dial is similarly good with no chips, cracks or restorations noted, two of the turquoise jewels are missing from the shaped frame that encompasses the vignette. The dial would benefit from a clean. There are very small chips around the key winding holes.Left-hand side: panel in good order with no losses, cracks, chips or restorations.Right-hand side: panel in very good condition with one small turquoise jewel missing to the left of the bottom line of five.Rear: case door is quite dirty and some tarnishing etc. through age oxidising and there are other oxidising marks but these do not detract. It is noted that the clock has two keys. The pendulum number 3607 corresponds with numbered on the gilded movement - the movement and bell both in good order, with blued screws.Case door: sits well on its hinges and shuts as it should.Underside: looks good. It is apparent that there would have been feet (screw threads evident).Finials: all five intact and pointing vertical.
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND GLASS-BEAD HIGHLIGHTED PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE ACHILLE BROCOT, PARIS, WITH PANELS BY BARLUET ET CIE, CRIEL AND MONTEREAU, CIRCA 1890The circular two train eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with oval star-centred trademark AB over serial number 2164 15.5, the circular cream ground porcelain dial decorated with butterfly inhabited silver and gilt floral spray incorporating yellow/orange glass bead applied infill to the wings of the insect within Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with blued steel hands within canted brass bezel, the break-arch case with surmount cast as a twin handled urn resting on scrolls and with four foliate bud finials to angles over moulded cornice and front inset with a concave-topped porcelain panel beneath the dial decorated with two butterflies incorporating toned glass bead applied infill to the wings set within gilt and silvered flowering foliage, the rear of the panel with an underglaze trademark mark B & CIE, DEPOSE, CRIEL ET MONTEREAU and inscribed in puce script 4576, Papillon, on skirt base with generous gilt and silvered acanthus cast top moulding and toupe feet; the garniture side pieces each formed as a twin handled urn with pineapple finial over conforming bead decorated butterfly inhabited flowering foliage to the shouldered ovoid porcelain body and leaf cast foot.The clock 34cm (13.5ins) high, 18cm (7ins) wide, 13cm (5ins) deep; the side pieces 25.5cm (10ins) high, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. 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 origins of the porcelain elements can be traced to back to Louis-Martin Lebeuf (1792-1854) and Jean Baptiste Garften Millet (1797-1875) who purchased the combined faience factories of Criel and Montereaux in 1841 (which had been under the same ownership since 1819). They employed George Vernon and his son of the same name as art directors who were subsequently succeeded by Henry Félix Anatoie Barluet at some point after 1849. Barluet went on to create a worker city to house his employees, however the Criel factory was sadly destroyed by fire in 1895 leaving the Montreaux factory to continue alone in the production of pottery and soft paste porcelain well into the 20th century.The porcelain sections of the current lot are unusual in that they incorporate applied clustered coloured glass bead infill to the wings of the butterflies which catches and reflects light in such a way as to bring the insects to life. This is due to the intensity of the reflected light changing as the angle from which they are viewed varies, and is particularly effective when lit straight-on by a single source. This scarce form of decoration is normally only seen on a select few carriage clock cases with two examples illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS pages 158-59 (Figs 9.55 and 9.56). The presence of the Barluet et Cie mark on the back of the porcelain front panel of the current lot would appear to confirm the source of these unusual bead-decorated panels.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all original. The going train will just about run and the clock will strike however a gentle clean/service is required. The dial has a relatively faint hairline crack across the dial passing from XI to V otherwise is in good condition with the insect missing only one or two tiny glass beads. The frieze panel is in good condition with faults limited to a few beads missing to the upper tip of the blue butterfly wing and the right-hand tip of the blue/orange butterfly wing. Case otherwise is in good original condition with light to moderate wear to the gilt and silvered details and overall slight mellowing to the lacquered brass finishes. The side pieces have a few beads missing in places and the finishes are a little more oxidised than those of the clock otherwise are in good original condition.Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Late 19th century French brass four glass mantle clock by Samuel Marti of Paris, c1880 case on a recessed stepped plinth with four twisted columns and Corinthian capitals to the four corners, with a two- part enamel dial, Roman numerals and minute markers, non matching steel hands and visible Brocot escapement with cornelian pallets, 8-day rack striking movement stamped �Medaille de bronze� with chamfered pendulum bob and key.Dimensions: Height: 33cm Length/Width: 20cm Depth/Diameter: 16cm
19th Century French lacquered brass four-glass mantel clock, the white Roman chapter ring framing recessed visible Brocot escapement, two-train movement numbered 1375, half hour-striking on a bell, in bevelled glazed case with mercury two-jar compensating pendulum, 29.5cm highDial - two faint haircracks to chapter ring between VI and VII.Movement - appears clean, not tested or warranted.Case - good order with no glass damage.Sold with pendulum. There is no winder but we may have a (free) spare which fits.
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