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A FRENCH GILT METAL AND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCKUnsigned, Paris, circa 1875The eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 5219 to upper left, the dial polychrome painted with cherub in flight to centre within blue ground gilt bordered Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with gilt spade hands and bead cast surround, the case with twin handled urn surmount painted with scene of a courting couple within gilt borders onto a powder-blue ground, over shallow-break-arch top with grotesque mask centred husk swag draped over the dial and flanked by generous strapwork side scrolls adorned with lovebirds, the front with twin oval panels each decorated with cupid to the out-swept upright over shaped cavetto moulded base incorporating leafy apron flanked by rosette panels and toupe feet, with a pair of twin handled urn side pieces, circa 1875, each with leafy finial and flaming torch side handles to the polychrome floral bad decorated porcelain body above shaped panel fronted plinth base incorporating paw fee to the shaped side scrolls, (3).The clock 43cm (17ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep; the side pieces 33cm (13ins) high. 

A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE PATINATED BRONZE AND SIENA MARBLE FIGURAL EQUESTRIAN MANTEL CLOCKLeroy and Fils, Paris, circa 1840The circular two train eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension and engraved No 2049, LEROY & FILS, H;GERS DU ROI, A PARIS over stamped text Pailly FRERES to the lower margin of the backpate, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial engine-turned throughout and with steel moon hands within egg-and-dart moulded circular surround set behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the case with deep chocolate-brown patinated bronze surmount finely cast as a jockey astride a racehorse on naturalistic base, the marble plinth with tied reeded band to upper margin and generous acanthus scroll cast mounts flanking the dial, on skirt base with repeating leaf cast upper moulding and acanthus feet joined by an apron of foliate scrolls.56.5cm (22.25ins) high, 34.5cm (13.5ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. The clockmaking firm Leroy can be traced back to 1785 when the business was founded by Basille Charles Le Roy at 60 Galerie de Pierre, Palais Royal, Paris. During the Revolutionary years the firm relocated to 88 Rue de L'Egalite before finally settling at Galerie Montpensier, 13 and 15 Palais Royal. In 1828 Basille Charles died leaving the business to his son, Charles-Louis, who continued producing clocks signed 'LeRoy & Fils' until 1845 when the firm was sold to his former employee Casimir Halley Desfontaines; who in turn was succeeded by his son M. George Halley Desfontaines in 1883. In 1888 M. George Halley died leaving the business to his brother Jules Halley who then took-in as a partner Louis Leroy (apparently no relation to the founders of the firm). In 1899 the firm left Palais Royal and moved to Boulevard de La Madeleine where it continued trading in the hands of various successors until well into the 20th century. A Pailly Jeune is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as a bronze founder working from Rue Chapon, Paris in 1812. Pailly Freres may well be successors who were perhaps responsible for founding fine bronze equestrian surmount of the present clock.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears free from alteration or significant replacements, the pendulum however is lacking. The dial has fairly heavy tarnishing/discolouration but other than having a light surface scratch to the centre is free from damage or noticeable wear. The bronze surmount and other mounts to the case are in fine condition and have particularly pleasing rich chocolate brown patination however the marble has numerous issues. The top panel (beneath the equestrian surmount) has cracks and noticeable old chipping to the rear edge which has been partially polished-out. The front and left hand side panels are visually presentable but appear to have been restored with some filling and colouring applied; the right hand side is in similar condition but with two front to back hairline cracks which are particularly visible due to dirt ingress. The skirting has cracking and movement around the left hand front corner and a loss around 3cm across by 1.5cm high to the lower edge of the left hand side; the edges also have some wear, slight cracking and historic chipping. The rear has some edge wear and chipping also, and the main panel has probably seen some restoration (filling and retouching).Clock does not have a pendulum or winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped for Achille Brocot, Paris, circa 1875The circular eight-day two train striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to escapement and stamped with AB star trademark over numbers 5344, 11, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands within repeating bead cast bezel, the break-arch top case with surmount cast as Amor standing with arms resting on his bow and pineapple finials over cavetto moulded cornice and fluted pilasters flanking the dial, the sides with lions mask ring handles and the rear stamped with repeat serial number 5344, on ogee moulded skirt base applied with rosette to apron over lions paw feet, with original giltwood plinth.The clock 35cm (13.75ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep; including the giltwood plinth 39.5cm (15.5ins) high overall. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy collection. 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. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition however is lacking its bell (bell stand is present), a clean and overhaul is advised as the mechanism is a little tarnished/neglected in appearance. The dial has some light scratching to the surface between the VII and VIII numerals otherwise appears to be completely free of noticeable faults. The case is in fine original condition with strong well executed gilding and faults limited to patchy discolouration/oxidation in places. The clock is securely attached to the giltwood plinth which is also is in good original condition with faults limited to gilt rubbing and fading/wear to the velvet lining applied to its upper surface.Clock has pendulum and a winding key but is lacking its bell. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH NAPOLEON III PATINATED BRONZE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped for Raingo Freres, Paris, circa 1860The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with RAINGO FRERES, Paris roundel to centre and numbered 6 to lower margin, the blue-on-white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed RAINGO FRE'S, PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine scroll pieced gilt hands behind hinged convex glazed bezel cast with laurel wreath to surround, the case modelled with a recumbent putto reading a book raised on a fluted flared plinth with rounded ends and applied with gilt floral festoon swags over skirt base applied with laurel cast moulding and squat toupe feet. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Raingo Freres was founded in 1813 by the Belgian Zacharie Joseph Raingo. He was born in 1775, lived in Tournai and worked in Ghent before moving to Paris in 1813. By 1834 the company was being run by his four sons who received an honorable mention in an exhibition in Paris that year. While the Raingo brothers were first recognized as clockmakers, in 1841 they added bronzes and furnishings to their products. Known for the quality of their ormolu (gold plating), by 1860, Raingo Freres had supplied clocks, bronzes to Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenia, examples of which are now in the collection of The Louvre. In 1862 the company exhibited at the International Exhibition in London followed by the world exhibitions of 1867, 1878 and 1889 where several medals were awarded including a gold medal in 1898.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition the mechanism is somewhat dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required. The dial has some relatively crude filling of chips around both winding holes otherwise appears to be in good condition. The case has some light edge chipping (mostly to the lower right hand edge at the rear) as well as a few light blemishes to the marble. The bronze has some noticeable rubbing to the patination to the chest of the figure otherwise appears to be in good original condition with only light wear and discolouration commensurate with age and use.Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH CHARLES X STYLE ORMOLU PORTICO MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped for Samuel Marti, Paris, late 19th centuryThe circular eight-day bell striking movement regulated by pendulum with ornamental bob cast with a rosette beneath lyre motif with 'gridiron'' infill, the backplate stamped with initials Samuel Marti, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel and serial number 23237, the Roman numeral dial with visible Brocot type escapement to the recessed centre and steel hands set within fine repeating acanthus scroll cast bezel, the case with tablet upstand to the entablature and crisp complex mouldings to cornice and lintel over dial and visible pendulum set between four fluted Ionic columns, the plinth base with lappet leaf cast ogee topped skirt and block feet.42cm (16.25ins) high approx., 22cm (8.5ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and in original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although essentially in working condition the movement is in dirty/neglected condition hence will require a clean/service before putting into service. The dial has been refinished hence is lacquered brass rather than gilt; the lacquer has started to break-down/discolour in places. The case retains original giding with some streaky discolouration/tarnishing mainly to the top and rear.Clock has pendulum (gilding has been cleaned-off the casting) and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Oak cased mantel clock, the two train movement striking on a bell, the white enamel dial with visible Brocot escapement signed Bennett 65 & 64 Cheapside, London, H40cm

TWO LATE 19TH CENTURY/EARLY 20TH CENTURY MANTEL CLOCKS, comprising an onyx and gilt metal Ansonia Mantel Clock of architectural form, gilt dial, Roman numerals, brocot escapement, eight day movement, gong strike, height 30cm and a veined black marble and gilt metal figural mantel clock lacks glass cover to the dial, painted enamel dial with Arabic numerals, eight day movement, bell strike, height 36cm, both clocks have pendulums but no keys (2)

Late 19th century Belgium slate mantle clock with a Parisian rack striking eight-day movement, striking the hours and half hours on a bell, recessed white enamel dial with visible Brocot deadbeat escapement and jewelled pallets, Brocot pendulum adjustment arbor, Roman numerals and minute track with matching steel moon hands, brass cast bezel with bevelled glass, glazed rear door with a matching cast bezel, arch topped case with scroll carving on a stepped plinth. With pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 30cm  Length/Width: 32cm  Depth/Diameter: 14cm

A Late 19th Century French Ebonised Mantel Clock, by A. Brocot & Delettrez of Paris, the 4ins engraved brass dial with Roman numerals to the eight day movement with anchor escapement and striking on a bell, contained in drum pattern case on scroll supports, to a break front plinth with glazed front panel, and on plinth base, 16.25ins high

VICTORIAN BLACK MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, architectural design mantel clock with open brocot escapement, glass clock face missing, 16.5" height

Victorian alabaster mantel clock, black slate and gilt Roman chapter ring surrounding visible brocot escapement, enclosed by egg and dart moulded slip and bevelled bezel, twin train driven eight day movement striking the hours and half on bellDimensions: Height: 38cm  Length/Width: 31cm  Depth/Diameter: 16cm

Late 19th century French Gilt Brass Three Piece Clock Garniture, the clock Japy Freres et Cie no. 30252, the 3.5" diameter cream dial with arabic numerals, 8 day movement with Brocot pendulum regulation striking on a bell, the case of lidded inverse baluster vase form with impressed decoration, 55cms high. The five branch candlestick garnitures, 62cms high, with key (working at time of cataloguing)

PENDULE, Herst. P.R., Frankreich, um 1900, schwarzes Marmorgehäuse, goldsilhouetiert, schwarz emailliertes Zifferblatt, römische Indices, Goldzeiger, Brocot-Hemmung, Goldlunette, in der Front verglast, im Rücken verspiegelt, Messingplatinenwerk, 1/2h-Schlag auf Glocke, orig. Pendel, verso verglaste Revisionsklappe, 42,5 x 39 x 15 cm, Uhrgehäuse restauriert, Werk läuft nicht an, für dieses Los kein Paketversand

A black slate mantle clock with visible Brocot escapement, height 33cm, and an Edwardian mantel clock

Victorian black slate cased mantel clock, with rouge marble, engraved and gilt decoration, circular dial with Roman chapter ring, twin train eight day movement with brocot escapement, striking the hours and halves on bell, the movement back plate stamped 'B.R 39549 498'Dimensions: Height: 34cm  Length/Width: 27.5cm  Depth/Diameter: 16cm

French black slate and verde antico marble drumhead mantel clock, retailed by E. De La Place, Caen, with partially-exposed Brocot escapement over two-jar mercury pendulum, 47.5cm high.

A French Egyptian revival bronze mounted marble mantel clock, Samuel Marti et Cie, Paris, circa 1880, the circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension and stamped with S. Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel and numbers 3778, 5 2 to backplate, the circular red marble dial with gilt Roman numerals and pierced hands set behind a hinged cast bronze glazed bezel decorated with stylised leafy motifs, the Belge noir marble case with surmount cast as a recumbent sphinx set on a canted platform to the cavetto mounded rouge de France marble superstructure, the front with parcel gilt bronze stylised wing and pendant reed cast mount over the dial flanked by triangular red marble banded panels continuing around each angle to incorporate the tapered sides, on gilt fillet-edged canted base applied with a winged Pharaoh's mask centred mount to apron over parcel gilt pad feet, 37cm high  Condition Report: The movement is intact with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements and will just about run and strike however a service is required. The bell is currently loose (is lacking securing screw) and there is no pendulum present. The dial panel is a little loose with some edge chipping (not visible with the bezel closed) otherwise is in good condition. The case has some noticeable chipping to the lower edges and corners at the base otherwise faults are limited to other very slight edge chipping/wear. The mounts retain their original finish but with some wear and discolouration. The rear cover is lacking its glass.Clock does not have a pendulum or winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Late 19th century black slate mantel clock of architectural form, the dial with Roman numerals and visible Brocot escapement, French drum movement, with pendulum, H46.5 x W42 x D15.5cm

A French marble and nero belge garniture de cheminee, late 19th c, the drum cased movement with primrose enamel chapter ring and brocot escapement, mercury compensated pendulum, flanked by tazze with central column, clock 47cm h Generally good, some wear to patination to white metal plaques, minor chips to some areas, otherwise generally good

A late 19th century Aesthetic style ebonised and blue and gilt enamelled ceramic tile mounted mantel clockthe rectangular reeded panelled case surmounted by a spindle gallery, the front inset with a central 5 painted ceramic dial with stylised Arabic numerals and floral sunburst centre within eight further narrow rectangular ceramic tile panels decorated with flowers of the seasons, the corner panels inscribed SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN and WINTER, on turned feet, the French brass movement twin drum movement with Brocot type suspension striking on a steel gong, with pendulum and winder, 45cm high 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 late 19th century gilt brass mounted 'Boulle' marquetry inlaid mantel clockthe movement signed Rollin A Paristhe waisted case in the Louis XV style with swept caddy top with cast putto finial, the glazed front with acanthus mounts and maskhead cresting on scrolling feet, the brass twin drum movement with Brocot type suspension and outside countwheel striking on a bell, with pendulum and winding key, 41cm high For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A late 19th century French patinated, silvered and gilt brass mantel clockthe movement stamped AB, the architectural case with inset formalised scrolling and animal and bird panels in the Renaissance taste, the swept top with fruiting foliate finial, the corners with flambe urns, the front with a pair of matching freestanding columns, the 3.5' dial with silvered Roman dial and foliate centre, on footed rectangular plinth base, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type suspension striking on a bell, 40cm highThis 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 late 19th/early 20th century French gilt bronze mounted white marble mantle clockthe dial signed Lottin a Paris, the movement stamped Samuel Martithe Louis XVI style arched case surmounted by an oval urn and flanked by floral and fruiting cornucopia, on bow ended platform base with applied torchere and foliate mounts on toupie feet, the 4'' enamel Arabic dial with outer quarter hour track, the brass twin train movement, with Brocot type suspension, striking on a bell, with pendulum, 33cm highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 19th century French gilt bronze and Lapis Lazuli figural mantel clockin the Louis XVI style, the movement stamped for Vincenti et Ciethe rectangular case with swept top, flanked by figures of Venus and Cupid and with acanthus and laurel mounts on rounded inverted breakfront plinth base with inset plaque depicting playful putti on bun feet, the indistinctly signed 3'' enamel Arabic dial with floral garland painted decoration, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type suspension, striking on a bell with key and pendulum, 32.5cm highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An early 20th century French gilt bronze and pink marble boudoir clock garniturein the Louis XVI stylethe 3.25' floral enamel dial with Arabic numerals set within a drum case, surmounted by a floral garland and a dove on a fluted and garlanded dwarf column support and bow fronted plinth base with toupie feet, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type escapement striking on a bell, with pendulum, the twin light dwarf candelabra garniture on matching bases, the clock, 29cm high, the candelabra, 28cm high (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A MANTEL CLOCK IN GLAZED BRASS CASE STRIKING ON A BELL, THE PENDULUM MERCURY COMPENSATED, THE CIRCULAR DIAL WITH THE OPEN BROCOT ESCAPEMENT RECESSED CENTRALLY. H 31cms.

A 19th century French four-glass mantel clock in gilt-brass case with engraved decoration, the 4” white enamel two-part dial with black Roman numerlas & Brocot escapement, S. Marti eight-day movement striking on a bell, & with mercurial pendulum; 13½” high. (faults to enamel dial).

A green marble striking mantel clock circa. 1890, 4.25'' enamel dial with a visible brocot escapement, case front with bevelled glass pendulum window, 43cm by 33cm by 15cm

A 19th Century French gilt bronze and bleu celeste porcelain panelled mantel clock in the Sèvres manner, the eight day movement with circular dial and Roman numerals, the movement by Achille Brocot No. 2769, raised on a giltwood serpentine fronted stand, 33 cm high

Large French mantel clock with visible Brocot escapement in black Namur marble case of architectural form with figures and columns, 43cm x 44cm, on ebonised wood plinth.

French four glass mantel clock with mercury pendulum and visible Brocot escapement in plain case. 30cm highCondition report:Pendulum is available. Clock does not run (i.e click doesn't engage whist winding).

L. Soucniez, Kaminuhr aus schwarzem Schiefer mit Brocot - Hemmung, Frankreich um 1860, frz. Pendulenwerk, weiß emailliertes Zifferblatt mit röm. Zahlen, auf Zifferblatt Brocot - Hemmung (Ankerhemmung) mit Rubinpaletten, feuervergoldete Lünette, Zifferblatt bez. L. Soucniez, Grivegnée, Uhrglas facettiert, Uhr läuft an, Pendel vorhanden, Höhe 26 cm, Sockelmaß 46,5 x 18,5 cm, Gew. ca. 21,6 kg, Altersspuren, Selbstabholung oder Spedition empfohlen, 2810-0018

Ebonised portico clock circa 1900, with Brocot escapement, 41cm high

A French brass four-glass mantel clock,late 19th century, the enamel dial with a Brocot escapement, supporting a French drum movement striking the hours and half hours on a gong, the splayed case with chamfered glass to the front and back,33cm highProvenance: From the collection of the late Tony Saunders of Bedford.Condition report: Complete with mercury pendulum and key.Movement stamped.Minor wear to case.Movement not tested.Bruise to glass on one side at the rear.

A MID 19TH CENTURY, FRENCH, BOULLE MANTLE CLOCK, the shaped body with all-over cut brass and tortoiseshell decoration, with gilded bronze scrolling acanthus mounts, the eight-day movement with Brocot suspension and outside countwheel, striking the hour & half hour on a bell, movement and pendulum numbered 4340. Japy Fres Medaill D'argent 1844 1849, circa. 1860

Pariser Louis XV-PenduleHöhe: 59 cm.Breite: 35 cm.Tiefe: 22,9 cm. Rückplatine signiert „L. David Carré A Paris“. Zifferblatt signiert „L. DAVID. CARRÉ/ A PARIS“ (gest. 1786). Paris, Mitte 18. Jahrhundert.Funktionen: Schlossscheibenschlagwerk mit Schlag auf Glocke zur Halben und zur Vollen Stunde, spätere Brocot-Hemmung. Rest. À jour gearbeitete Zeiger für Stunden und Minuten. Rückwärtig verglast. Ein Pendel vorhanden. Gehäuse: Das Gehäuse, welches Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain zugeschrieben werden kann, in Bronze gegossen mit Patinierung. Zifferblatt: Weiß emailliert mit schwarzen römischen Stunden und arabischen Minuten, Aufzugslöchlein über der IIII und der VIII, verglast. Nicht auf Funktionsfähigkeit geprüft. (1270512) (1) (13)Paris Louis XV pendulum clockHeight: 59 cm. Width: 35 cm. Depth: 22.9 cm.Backplate signed “L. David Carré A Paris”. Dial signed “L. David. Carré/ A PARIS” (died 1786).Paris, mid-18th century.Case: The case, which can be attributed to Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain, is cast in bronze and patinated. Movement: hour and half hour countwheel strike mechanism on bell.

MAHOGANY CASED PENDULUM WALL CLOCK WITH BROCOT ESCAPEMENT

A fine and rare late 19th century French repeating carriage clock with exotic Orientalist coloured metal panelsAchille BrocotThe architectural case surmounted by a substantial handle over a bevelled glass inspection panel and a repeat button over four moulded columns and raised metal side panels depicting Middle-Eastern scenes, on a raised base, the circular white enamel Roman dial with blued-steel tapering hands set within a multi-coloured metal panel showing nomads at a watering hole, the movement stamped with the A*B star, the silvered lever platform escapement with bi-metallic compensated balance striking the hours and half hours on a blued steel gong. Ticking, striking and repeating. 22.5cms (8 1/2inches) high (1)Footnotes:Achille Brocot (1817-74) was the eldest son of Louis-Gabriel Brocot. He carried on his fathers business in Paris. He patented several improvements in escapements and also invented the adjustable pendulum spring suspension which bears his name.This particular style of case can be seen in Fanelli & Terwilliger, A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks, P.49.The theme of Orientalism had been prevalent in Europe for many centuries including Turquerie and Chinoiserie, however, by the beginning of the 19th century Napoleon's invasion of Egypt and Syria (1798-1801) sparked a keen interest in North African and Middle Eastern life. There are two identified branches of Orientalism, the realists who carefully painted what they observed and those who imagined Orientalist scenes without ever leaving the artist's studio.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 Victorian four glass clock mercury pendulum brocot escapement, dated 6 March 1875, 35cm tall x 22cm x 17cm, small chip to one glass and some small wear but dial good and in running order

Late 19th century French black slate and variegated marble clock garniture, enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, visible Brocot escapement and associated red and blue hands, with gridiron pendulum, H47 x W38 x D13cm, together with black slate and marble urn garniture, H27cm Provenance: Private and extensive collection of over 100 clocks sent in for sale by the executors of a local deceased estate.

Late 19th century black slate and marble mantel clock with brocot visible escapement and Roman numerals, 8 day movement striking on a bell 40cm h 32cm w and 16cmProvenance: Private and extensive collection of over 100 clocks sent in for sale by the executors of a local deceased estate.

Late 19th century black slate mantel clock with visible brocot escapement, 8 day movement , striking bell h31cm x w55cm x d14cm together with black slate and marble mantel clock architectural form, 8 day moment signed c Phillippe, striking on a bell, 31cm high width 30cm depth 14cm Provenance: Private and extensive collection of over 100 clocks sent in for sale by the executors of a local deceased estate.

Late 19th century French black slate and gilt metal mounted 8 day mantel clock, signed Barrier Mathieu, Brest, the case with gilt metal urn, twin handles and lions' paw feet, drum movement half hourly striking on a bell with pendulum 44cm h 44cm w 23cm d and a Late 19th century black slate and marble mantel clock, two train movement with visible brocot escapement, signed to movement , Arabic numerals, pendulum, h30cm w45cm d18cm Provenance: Private and extensive collection of over 100 clocks sent in for sale by the executors of a local deceased estate.

French gilt brass mercury mantel clock. The movement by Samuel Marti et Cie, Paris, late 19th century. The eight-day gong striking movement with visible Brocot escapement regulated by twin mercury capsule pendulum. The back plate stamped with S. Marti et Cie Medaille de Bronze in an oval cartouche, nr 4073. The clock having a white enamel face with Roman numeral dial with a shallow centre housing the winding holes. The clock encased by bevel doors and side panels approx 15.5 x 13.5 x 27 h cms, complete with winding key. 

A Victorian mahogany regulator one year going table clock, dial centre inscribed ''regulator going one year, Achille Brocot''

Unusual late 19th Century mahogany mantel clock with calendar, Leon Potonie, Paris, No 6059, 5-inch Roman dial with partially exposed Brocot escapement, over subsidiary calendar dial inscribed 'Potonie Leon Paris 6059', moon hands and centre seconds, two-train movement outside countwheel-striking on a bell, backplate engraved '6059 Potonie Leon Paris', in quarter-column case with hinged pediment, 41cm highCondition report: Minor haircrack to subsidiary dial. Case has been repolishged and may well be an old replacement.Due to ongoing Covid restrictions, bidders are able to view lots in this online-only sale on the specified viewing days, by prior appointment only. There is no viewing on the day of sale. Please therefore read the following:As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey.Further category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms.Further category-specific notesClocks, Watches, Musical boxes and other mechanical itemsWhilst we endeavour to mention losses or alterations where obvious, we do not guarantee the movement or accuracy of any mechanical items in the sale and our assessment is purely cosmetic.

Ansonia American silvered and gilt four-glass mantel clock, with cream Arabic chapter ring framing partially expose Brocot escapement over Ansonia motif, two-train movement striking on a posted coiled gong, two-cylinder mercury compensating pendulum, in bevelled glazed case with case eagle surmount and scroll cappings, 39.5cm highCondition report: Haircrack to chapter ring between 1 and 2. Surmount detached but prsesent (requries screws to affix). Slight metal fatigue (verdigris) here and there. Due to ongoing Covid restrictions, bidders are able to view lots in this online-only sale on the specified viewing days, by prior appointment only. There is no viewing on the day of sale. Please therefore read the following:As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey.Further category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms.Further category-specific notesClocks, Watches, Musical boxes and other mechanical itemsWhilst we endeavour to mention losses or alterations where obvious, we do not guarantee the movement or accuracy of any mechanical items in the sale and our assessment is purely cosmetic.

A late 19th Century aesthetic movement fine lacquered brass cased carriage clock, attributed to Achille Brocot, Paris, the painted and gilt ceramic arabic dial decorated with moon phase and stylized floral design, the side panels decorated with the sun, butterfly and open flowers opposing moon, moss and closed flowers, the unsigned movement with platform lever escapement striking on a coil gong, the case with folding shaped handle, 13cms high. NB: A very similar clock, but a repeater, with a near-matching dial, sold in 2001 for £1000.

A LIMITED EDITION FRANKLIN MINT 'L'EPEE LIBERTY MUSICAL CLOCK', number 754 of 2500, made to commemorate the re-dedication of the Statue of Liberty, the brass case having fluted columns and bevelled glass panels with a silhouette of the Statue of Liberty behind the mercury pendulum, the white enamelled dial having Roman numerals and visual brocot escapement, playing two national anthem tunes, the clock actuates the reuge music box once a day (at hour selected by a dial in back of the movement) to play the Star Spangled Banner plus La Marseillaise, the music may be shut off altogether, music is key wound from inside the case, H 33 cm, W 19 cm, D 16 cm, with key, case and associated papersNumber 1 was given to President Ronald Reagan, USA and number 2 was given to President Francois Mitterrand of France.

A wood cased mantel clock, marked to the dial Brocot A Paris r. d'Orleans 15 Marais, approximately 30 cm (h), with key.

A brass four glass striking mantel clock, circa 1900, brass case with silvered mounts, four glass bevelled panels, raised upon silvered hoof shaped feet, four inch enamel dial with Roman numerals, recessed dial centre with a visible Brocot escapement, twin barrel movement striking on a bell, with a twin glass tube pendulum, 38cm high 08.02.21 Case surfaces are slightly discoloured in parts, bevelled glasses with small scratches, dial edge with minor surface chips around 9 o'clock and 11 o'clock, dial with a small hairline crack at 11 o'clock, dial with a small hairline crack at 11 o'clock position, movement looks clean, movement in going order.

CLOCK GARNITURE, green onyx 3 piece clock garniture, open brocot escapement with temple design clock and pair of square base urn, 15" height

A 19th century French slate-cased 8-day mantel clock, by A Brocot & Delettrez of Rue Charlot N62 of Paris, white enamel dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and plate glass viewing exhibition case back, with movement chiming on a bell, case height 22cm, working order, with pendulum and keyGood overall condition, working order, front left top and bottom corners of slate each have a chip, and front glass plate has a large chip on edge near 6, glass exhibition back has a crack

French three piece clock garniture set 19th Century, the silvered dial with Roman numerals and retailers mark for John Bennett, 65 & 64 Cheapside, London, the clock movement with Louis-Achille Brocot mark and impressed numbers, the clock measures 40cm high, the pair measures 31cm high, each marked 8313 (3) Condition: overall surface dust, dirt, scratches and wear, scratches and marks around the bases in particular, needs a clean, handles slightly wobbly/loose

LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY BLACK SLATE & BRONZE MOUNTED MANTEL CLOCK, architectural case with applied classical-style mounts, two part dial with visible brocot escapement, gilt bezel, S. Marti stamped movement, 48 x 47cms Condition Report: one hand missing, chips to enamel base loose, surface dirt.

A LARGE VICTORIAN POLISHED SLATE AND MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, with a two part enamelled dial with Roman numerals with a visible 'brocot' type escapement, with a two train 'Japy' type movement with a 'grid-iron' compensating pendulum, striking on a bell, the elaborate case with a broad circular pendulum window flanked by marble roundels, on a heavy plinth base, 48cm high 53cm wide.

A French gilt brass mantel clock garniture in the Chinese taste with fine multi-coloured relief cast panelsAchille Brocot, Paris, circa 1880The 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 6002 14, the dial with raised relief cast centre decorated in burnished gilt, copper and grey/brown patination with Chinese scholars within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised star half hour markers and unusual asymmetric trellis pierced gilt hands within circular gilt bezel, the frosted gilt case with large grey/brown patinated and silver highlighted canopy-shaped finial to the stepped caddy pagoda superstructure applied with further disc and spire finials to angles, the front finely relief decorated in gilt, copper, silver and grey/brown patina with scene of courtiers within a trellis garden beneath the dial and with further figural infill to upper quadrants, flanked by stylised grotesque mask centred strip pilasters decorated with silvered strapwork, the sides inset with further panels of figures at leisure within conforming garden settings, on skirt base with generous cavetto top moulding over pad feet with shaped apron between, 39cm (15.25ins) high; the garniture side pieces each modelled as a slender ovoid twin-handled vase with pierced flared rim over applied shaped figural panel matching those of the clock to front and on conforming square platform base, 27.5cm (10.75ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, 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 highly decorative panels of the current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. This rare form of decoration is normally only seen on a select few high-end carriage clock cases with an example incorporating comparable decoration to all parts of the case also included in the present sale (lot XX). Another is also illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Fig. 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements with the exception of the hammer for the gong; the mechanism is very dirty hence a clean and overhaul is required. The chapter ring of the dial is a little rubbed with some light patchy oxidation. The case is generally in good original unrestored condition with only very light wear to the original finishes however there is overall light/moderate discolouration and tarnishing predominantly to the gilding. The rear panel is missing two of its four securing screws. The urn side pieces are in sound original condition (commensurate with the case) with faults limited to one or two very slight dents.Clock is complete with pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A French gilt brass and cut crystal mounted four-glass mantel clockUnsigned, Paris, circa 1900The circular eight-day gong striking movement with Brocot escapement regulated by twin mercury capsule pendulum with Brocot adjustment to suspension, the backplate stamped with numbers 7295, 4 6 to lower margin, the circular white enamel dial with concentric floral garland decoration to centre and vertical Arabic hour numerals, with blued steel hands within leaf milled bezel, the case with shaped upstand applied with a Neo-classical anthemion centred scroll-cast mount to front above bevel-glazed door flanked by free-standing diamond lattice cut fluted glass columns with Egyptian style leafy capitals, with bevelled glass side panels and conforming rear door set between fluted corner uprights, on inverted breakfronted skirt base applied with mount cast with winged putti in a chariot drawn by lions flanked by triform braziers to front, with cavetto moulded sides over cavetto moulded stepped pad feet, 32cm (12.5ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. 

A French gilt brass four-glass mantel clockThe movement by Samuel Marti et Cie, Paris, late 19th centuryThe circular eight-day gong striking movement with visible Brocot escapement set within the centre of the dial regulated by twin mercury capsule pendulum with Brocot adjustment to suspension, the backplate stamped with Samuel Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel, oval cartouche A.1 and numbers 208, 6 9, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with visible escapement to the recessed centre, gilt collets to the winding holes and blued steel hands, the case with cavetto moulded cornice above bevel-glazed front door, side panels and rear door set between caddy moulded corner uprights, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating bracket feet, 33cm (13ins) high.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial appears free from visible damage. The front and rear glasses each have some chipping to the lower right corner which is reasonably noticeable otherwise glasses appear free from noticeable damage, (none of the chips tom the front and rear glasses could be described as 'disfiguring'). The case is in fine clean condition with next to no wear or discolouration to the finish.Clock has original pendulum (undamaged) and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A French gilt brass four-glass mantel clockThe movement by Japy Freres, Paris, circa 1900The circular eight-day gong striking movement with Brocot escapement regulated by twin mercury capsule pendulum with Brocot adjustment to suspension, the backplate stamped with JAPY FRERES & CIE, MED. D'HONNEUR roundel over numbers 3 11, the circular white enamel Roman enamel dial with steel moon hands and moulded bezel, the case with cavetto moulded cornice above bevel-glazed front door, side panels and rear door set between caddy moulded corner uprights, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating bracket feet, 327cm (10.25ins approx.) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has a very slight blemish to the centre just above the centre (hands) hole otherwise appears free from visible damage. All glasses have some chipping to two corners which are reasonably noticeable as well as a few other small chips which are only visible on very close examination, none of the chips however could be described as 'disfiguring'. The case has some spots of discolouration and generally has an overall slightly 'mellow' appearance to the finish.Clock has original pendulum (undamaged) and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer