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Lot 23EB
Make & Model: Renault Scenic Dyn TomtomDate of Reg: AU61 UASColour: Bronzecc: 1461MoT: 12-05-2022Fuel Type: DIESELMileage: 77kTransmission: MANUALSummary: Three registered keepers with the last keeper since June 2016. Four service stampsVehicle Check Sheet: https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/umbraco/surface/auction/GetVehicleCheckSheet?id=149543
Lot 27
Registration No: CPH 747HChassis No: GHD5/203187GMOT: ExemptRestored example with much recent expenditureRHD 'home market' model, with manual transmission53,700 miles and just five former keepers from newOffered with a comprehensive history fileIntroduced in May 1962, the monocoque MG B was a welcome progression from the body-on-frame T-Series and MG A models that preceded it. The more modern construction resulted in weight savings (the car turned the scales at 2028lb), reduced manufacturing costs, and notably tauter handling. Initially, the B was only available in Roadster form - the Pininfarina-penned hatchback GT derivative with 2+2 seating not being offered until October 1965. At launch, the model was powered by a three-bearing version of the 1798cc B-Series engine that produced 95bhp at 5,400rpm. However, this unit was replaced by a five-bearing unit two years into production. The MKII model of 1967 brought an updated manual gearbox with revised ratios and synchromesh on all gears, as well as the option of a Borg-Warner automatic unit. Other changes included a revised rear axle and a switch from dynamos to alternators. In 1969, Rostyle wheels replaced the previous pressed steel version for a standard fit. With the MKIII derivative of 1972 came a new fascia and improved heater. However, the biggest visual change in the car's history occurred two years later when steel-reinforced plastic bumpers replaced the chrome ones and the ride height was raised by one inch. By the time GT production ceased in 1980, a total of 125,282 are said to have been produced, a large proportion of which are still providing good service today.This right-hand drive UK-market MG B GT was manufactured in 1970 and first registered in June of that year. Finished in Bronze Yellow, the striking coupe is complemented by a black vinyl interior and powered by the 1798cc straight-four engine, mated to a manual gearbox. Previously the subject of much expenditure (including most recently by TR Bitz of Cheshire), the car was treated to floors and nearside jacking points/outriggers during March 2009. The vendor still rates the bodywork, electrics and mechanicals as ‘Very Good’, however he deems the paintwork to be 'Average', stating "the paint finish could be improved, however the panel gaps are very good and the car is structurally very honest". Recently used for a tour of Scotland, 'CPH 747H' is ready to enjoy and is furthermore accompanied by a comprehensive history file including a collection of receipts/invoices, past MOTs and and a current UK V5c document.Vendor Condition Ratings:Bodywork: ‘Very Good'Engine: ‘Very Good’Electrical Equipment: 'Very Good'Paintwork: 'Average'Gearbox: 'Very Good'Interior Trim: 'Very Good'For more information, please contact:Adam Sykes 07429600332
Lot 292
A lot comprising Wedgwood Strawberry and Vine pattern serving plates, bowls & pitchers, similar Coalport Countryware pattern items, a Nautilus vase decorated with birds, a Spode pink ground candlestick, a Masons Mandarin pattern jug, an alabaster figure of a woman, a Japanese bronze vase with applied decoration of a fly etc Condition Report: Not available for this lot
Lot 119
A FRENCH CHARLES X ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE PORTICO MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped with initials G.P., Paris, circa 1830The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement regulated by pendulum with ornamental bob cast with male mask within concentric scallop shell rosette beneath opposing swans, the backplate stamped with initials G P over number 302, the gilt Roman numeral dial with fine engine-turned 'watered' decoration and steel moon hands set within fine repeating rosette and leafy scroll cast bezel, the case with tablet upstand to the entablature with gilt acanthus ogee cornice and mount cast with cornucopias issuing ivy trails to lintel over dial and visible pendulum set between four reeded Corinthian columns with gilt caps and bases, the plinth base fronted with conforming cornucopia mount over lappet leaf cast ogee topped skirt and block feet.46cm (18ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: Movement complete and in working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put the clock into long term service. The mechanism appears all original except the pendulum suspension has been converted from silk to spring (but still utilises the original backcock). The dial has some light surface scratching and some fairly minimal wear to the numerals otherwise is in very good original condition. Case retains original strong gilding and patina with minimal wear/discoloration. Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 159
A FRENCH BRONZE RENAISSANCE REVIVAL MANTEL CLOCKThe dial signed for J. Levy and movement stamped for Japy Freres, Paris, Late 19th centuryThe circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with initilas E.B. serial number 15272 to the upper left over JAPY FRERES & CIE, MED. D'HONNEUR roundel to centre and further number 4 11 to lower margin, the dial with stylised elongated Roman numeral enamel cartouche numerals and inscribed J. LEVY, 29 Rue Sevigne, PARIS to centre, with cram painted hands set behind hinged convex glazed bezel, the case cast with a grotesque winged lion rearing up over the dial and surmounted with a leafy coronet flanking scroll-bordered shield motif over a platform base cast with leafy strapwork apron flanked by conforming panel-shaped feet, the whole applied to an integral parcel gilt ebonised gesso plinth base.42cm (16.5ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 14.5cm (5.75ins) deep overall. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The Parisian bronzier Gustave Levy succeeded the famous founder Vittoz who had sold his workshop at 29 rue Sevigne to E. de Labroue in 1852 who then passed it over to Levy in around 1855. The firm was awarded bronze medals in both the World Exhibition in London in 1862 and in Paris in 1867; they were also presented with amedal of merit at the World Exhibition in Vienna in 1873. Their biggest award however was a gold medal at the 1878 World Exhibition where it exhibited a large Renaissance candlestick stand with seventeen lights. The reputation of the company was such that G.J. Levy supplied a suite of fireplace decorations with clocks and candle sticks to the U.S. President Grover Cleveland which is now conserved at the Hoffman Clock Museum in Newark. In 1881, the Levy company came under the direction of Emile Vie before being taken back by Emile Colin in 1882. Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The movement is in essentially sound working condition but is dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required before putting into service. The dial has enamel chipping/losses to the enamel cartouches around each winding hole otherwise appears to be in good original condition. The bronze case is in good original condition with faults very much limited to some light rubbing/scratching to the patinated finish in places; the gesso covered wooden stand has overall edge rubbing and some light scratches and chipping in places.Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 154
A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU, PATINATED BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE SMALL MANTEL CLOCKRetailed by Elkington and Company Limited, London, circa 1900The circular eight-day bell striking movement with Brocot type regulation to pendulum suspension, and the backplate stamped with VINCENTI, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 over numbers 2741, 5 1 1, the circular white enamel dial with vertically planted Arabic numerals bordered with concentric floral swags around retailer signature ELKINGTON & Co. LTD to centre, with fine scroll-pierced gilt hands set behind hinged convex glazed bezel, the case with surmount cast as two lovebirds over concave sided upstand to the break-arch section housing the movement flanked by figures of Cupid opposing a martial putto, on plinth base incorporating lappet leaf cast upper mouldings and drapery swag apron flanked by paw feet.27cm (10.5ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 10.5cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, North London; purchased at Woolley and Wallis sale of Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks 8th January 2020 (lot 237) for £600 hammer.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in relatively clean working condition however there is no pendulum present with the clock. The dial has some light edge chipping around the right hand winding hole otherwise appears to be in good original condition. The case has a corner chip to the marble superstructure at the upper left hand corner just beneath the lovebird surmount. Otherwise case is in sound original condition with light wear to gilding and other small blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has a winding key but no pendulum. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 160
A FRENCH PATINATED SPELTER AND GILT BRASS MOUNTED BELGE NOIR MARBLE FIGURAL MYSTERY MANTEL CLOCKAndre Romain Guilmet, Paris, late 19th century The circular countwheel bell striking movement with Guilmet`s crank and stirrup escapement connected via fixed crutch passing through the movement plates to a cylindrical steel post resting on pin pivot and carrying the moulded plinth for the figure surmount, the backplate stamped with oval GLT, BREVETTE, S.G.D.G. trademark and numbered 1678, the 4 inch gilt on black marble circular Roman numeral dial with gilt spade hands set behind egg-and-dart cast hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with 'bronze' patinated spelter figural surmount cast as a standing Classical female holding aloft in her right hand the spring suspension for the glass inset bob pendulum above cavetto moulded top and strapwork scroll cartouche cast gilt side handles, the front with incised gilt scroll decorated infill around dial, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base with conforming decoration to front over scroll cast lions paw feet with scroll cast pendant apron between to front.71cm (28ins) high, 37cm (14.25ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Andre Romain Guilmet (born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France) was amongst a number of French clockmakers, including Robert Houdin, who responded to the nineteenth century Parisian passion for magic and conjuring by designing a clock which was inherently mysterious in nature. The mechanism which he devised was designed to give the impression that the pendulum, held by the figural surmount, appeared to oscillate without and impulse. This was achieved by standing the figure on a post which was pivoted on a pinpoint at the base, this allowed the figure itself to oscillate side to side imperceptibly. With this post connected to the specially designed escapement the impulse for the pendulum is ingeniously transferred through the figure. Guilmet was granted Patent for his invention in 1867, which was modified on 1872. The apparent popularity for his design of `Pendule a marche mysterieuse` can in part be due to the showing of such clocks at the various international exhibitions held in Paris and elsewhere throughout the latter quarter of the 19th century.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is free from visible damage and appears to retain original gilding to the hands and incised numerals. The case is also generally in fine original condition with the figure being free from visible damage and repair and retaining its original 'bronze' patination in fine condition. The marble has a small chip to the upper left hand projection and another larger chip/loss to the lower edge of the skirt where the marble butts up to the front left hand foot. Otherwise damage to marble is limited to a few other small edge chips and light grey blooming to the surface. The gilding to the brass handle and mounts also has some noticeable historic wear. Overall generally a fine example in good original untouched condition.Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 122
A FRENCH EMPIRE PATINATED BRONZE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED ROSSO FRANCIA MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe dial now inscribed for Breguet et Fils, Paris, early 19th centuryThe circular eight-day striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 52 over ST, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with concentric engine-turned centre incorporating curved sector bearing inscription BREGUET ET FILS, with blued steel moon hands set within repeating leaf and flowerbud cast bezel, the case cast with a standing robed Classical female muse leaning against a pedestal applied with a book resting on top of a laurel wreath, the plinth fascia with laurel and winged sceptre upper quadrant moults over the clock dial and stylised oil lamp beneath, on plinth base applied with generous mount cast with laurel wreath and palm decorated trumpets over repeating lotus leaf moulded skirt base with gilt block feet.51cm (20ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 13.5 (5.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The studious nature of the subject matter of the current clock was very popular during the French Empire period as they embody the 'use of time'. Condition Report: The movement is in working order and appears free form noticeable alteration or signififcant replacements. The bell is currently lacking and the strike train is currently operating half-an-hour out of sync (strikes the half hour on the hour and the full hour on half past!). This should be fairly straightforward to resolve (by repositioning the hands). The dial has some very light discolouration/mellowing to the gilt finish; the numerals have also been retouched. We are of the opinion that the text BREGUET ET FILS has been later added to the dial later and hence the clock is unlikely to have originated from the Breguet workshop. The case is generally in good original condition with the bronze patination and gilded finishes being original and only showing light wear/discolouration. The marble has some slight edge/corner chipping throughout and a filled repair to the upper right-hand corner of the skirt where it meets the lotus-leaf cast moulding. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor age related blemishes.Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 161
A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS, BRONZE AND ROSSO FRANCIA MARBLE NOVELTY AUTOMATON TIMEPIECE 'THE OARSMAN'Andre Romain Guilmet, Paris, retailed by Dibdin and Company, Limited, London late 19th centuryThe circular eight-day movement with inverted tic-tac escapement positioned to the lower edge of the mechanism connected via a cranked horizontal crutch to the figure of a sailor with a paddle standing towards the bow of the vessel suspended from crossover springs allowing it to oscillate back and forwards acting as a compound pendulum, the movement backplate stamped with inverted MEDAILLE D'OR, A R, GLT, B'TE, S.G.D.G. PARIS trademark, the 2.5 inch circular silvered Arabic numeral dial indistinctly inscribed with retailer's signature DIBDIN & CO LTD, 189 SLOANE STREET, SW 1 to centre and with blued steel spade hands set within canted bezel, the case finely modelled as a single-masted sailing vessel with drum housing the movement tied amidships beneath the rear spar, with gilt bulwark rail, rudder and bowsprit and the hull set within naturalistic ocean setting onto the stepped marble plinth with canted gilt pad feet.41cm (16ins) high, 38cm (15ins) long including bowsprit, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Purchased from Christies, King Street, sale of Important Clocks and Marine Chronometers including a Fine Collection of Industrial, Automata and Astronomical Clocks 4th July 2007 (lot 82) for £4,800. Andre Romain Guilmet was born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France. He was a credited as a watchmaker and inventor who specialised in producing novelty and mystery clocks for which he applied for a number of patents for designs. Amongst his other Patents was that for a bicycle where the driving chain was set below the seat. He is best known for his 'mysterieuse' figural clock with glass pendulum, this takes the form of a woman holding pendulum in her outstretched hand and arm over a marble base containing the clock below. The pendulum is impulsed by the mechanism underneath her that moves the figure imperceptibly from side to side (see following lot). Guilmet's industrial series of clocks, which includes the current lot, features automated clocks in the form of windmills, lighthouses, automobiles, boats, steam hammers, boilers, etc. Another 'oarsman' automaton timepiece is illustrated in Roberts, Derek Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, Schiffer on page 254, (figure 22-1); and a further example was sold at Sotheby's New York The Joseph M. Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks, 28 June 1993, (lot 54).Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has some light surface rubbing/scratching causing some of the retail signature to be lost otherwise is in good original condition; the glass/crystal is no longer present. The case is generally in fine original condition with only very slight discolouration and wear to the original gilt and patinated finishes. The marble has a small filled corner chip to the rear upper right hand edge of the base as well as a few very small edge chips otherwise is in fine condition. Timepiece is complete with integral winding key and figural pendulum. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 203
A FINE PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE TABLE REGULATOR WITH SIX-LEGGED GRAVITY ESCAPEMENTSinclair Harding, Cheltenham, circa 1985-90The circular gilt four double-screwed columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, external six-legged gravity escapement incorporating jewelled pallets pivoted beneath sub frame mounted on the backplate, and regulated by half-seconds pendulum with wire rod and large diameter heavy gilt brass cylindrical bob, the 6 inch circular silvered dial with eccentric Roman numeral chapter ring interrupted by slender subsidiary seconds ring at six o'clock and with separate outer minute track, applied onto the frosted silvered ground over two curved plates signed SINCLAIR, HARDING to lower margin, with blued steel spade hands within canted gilt circular surround, the case with fluted urn finial to the gilt line bordered stepped cavetto moulded panel upstand over keystone latch for the full-height bevelled front glass and rectangular section patinated bronze corner uprights incorporating horizontal gilt line details at the base of the arch, the sides with curved glasses following the profile of the arch over gilt rail and further rectangular windows, the rear matching the front, the interior with gilt floor applied with silvered pendulum beat scale calibrated 5-0-5 and engraved with serial number 869, on stepped black marble plinth base with chamfered edges and canted angles over brass ball feet.56cm (2ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. The Cheltenham based clockmaking firm Sinclair Harding was established by Bill Sinclair and Mike Harding in 1967. Between 1971 and around 1995 the business evolved from being initially focussed on restoration and repair to designing and building their own clocks including chiming longcase and table clocks, their design of 'sea clock', giant and perpetual calendar carriage clocks. In 1995 Mike Harding retired leaving the firm in the hands of Robert Bray; the following year Sinclair Harding were commissioned to make the clock for the Oval cricket ground and the business was relocated to North Yorkshire. In 1999 their first scale version of John Harrison's sea clock was produced adding to their ever increasing catalogue of complex timepieces, and 2010 saw Robert Bray awarded the Barrett Silver Medal by the British Horological Institute as well as being appointed Vice President. The firm have always been regular attendees at Baselworld and in 2017 exhibited their Harrison H1 timepiece at Salon QP. The Gravity escapement in the current lot has its roots in the exploratory designs of some of the leading late 18th and early 19th century makers such as Berthoud, Mudge, Cumming and Hardy. Bloxam had come close to perfecting the design in 1853 however was still plagued by the fault encountered by earlier attempts in that the pallets tended to bounce off the escapement locking surface; known as 'tripping'. Edward Denison (later Lord Grimthorp) perfected the gravity escapement in 1860 by eliminating the tripping problem. He did this through the connection of a fly (air brake), directly to the escape arbor via a friction clutch. It allows the fan to advance slightly after the escapement engages the pallet. The inertia provided by the weight of the fly keeps the escapement seated against the pallet during locking; in essence acting as an 'energy sink'. This escapement provides a nearly detached pendulum from the rest of the clockwork and, as there is no sliding friction, there is no need to oil the escapement. These features made the escapement perfect for use in turret clocks where a high degree of accuracy can be maintained with minimal maintenance. There are two principal designs of gravity escapement the first is the double three-legged type the second in the four legged design. The former uses two pairs of three legs for the pallets and three impulse pins at the centre whilst the second has four legs and four pins. The disadvantage of the both of these designs is that the escape arbor revolves either 1/6 (double three legged) or 1/4 (four legged) for each beat of the pendulum hence the train of the timepiece needs suitable long gearing to maintain a reasonably long duration. The current movement is unusual in that it utilizes a six legged arrangement which has no doubt been employed to facilitate running with a half-seconds pendulum.Condition Report: Movement is in very fine original condition retaining the original gilding and bluing to the screws etc. blemish free. The mechanism is in working condition however has not been run in a while hence the action of the escapement is prone to slowing-up a little due to the lubrication of the pivots having dried out. With this in mind the mechanism would benefit from a gentle/light service before putting into service. The dial has a very slight scratch to the chapter ring between the VII and VIII numerals otherwise is blemish free.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to slight wear and a small corner chip to the lift-out rear glass panel (which cannot be seen when the panel is in place). Timepiece is complete with a crank winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 184
A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE PATINATED BRONZE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED BELGE NOIR MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKAthanase Bourdin, Paris, mid 19th centuryThe circular eight-day bell striking movement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating unusual cam-operated rise-fall adjustment to suspension, the backplate stamped BOURDIN, PARIS, 2343 to upper left and RC to lower margin, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed BOURDIN S'R. DE SOURIAU H'R DU ROI, RUE DE LA PAIX 24 to centre, with blued steel moon hands within elaborate vine leaf cast bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with a cast bronze surmount of a racehorse standing on a diamond lattice pavement, the base with repeating berry and scroll cast gilt band over plain skirt and generous scroll cast front feet.50cm (19.5ins) high, 36cm (14ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Athanase E. Bourdin is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Paris 1844-67.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no obvious visible evidence of alteration or significant repairs, the bell is present however is loose due to missing securing nut. The dial is missing the brass ferrule for the left hand winding hole which also has noticeable chipping and wear around the aperture. The dial also has a very faint star crack near the centre. The case is generally in good original condition. The bronze figure has minimal ware to the patinated finish and the gilt mounts have some noticeable moderate discolouration. The marble has some slight edge chipping otherwise appears free from noticeable defects.Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 183
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
Lot 112
A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS GORGE CASED GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKAttributed Henri Jacot, Paris for retail by J. Klaftenberger, London, circa 1865The eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of bells and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with regulation by gilt platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the smaller bell, the inside of the frontplate stamped 670 and the backplate stamped with further number 765 to lower left and engraved J. KLAFTENBERGER, 157 REGENT STREET to bottom margin, the dial with fine foliate scroll engraved rectangular mask enclosing circular white enamel Roman numeral circular insert inscribed J. KLAFTENBERGER, 157 REGENT STREET to centre and with blued steel moon hands over conforming subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the engraved gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass within repeating swag border over foliate panel engraved panel bands to top mouldings and channel-moulded uprights, the ogee-outline base further engraved with panels of fruiting foliate and swags, the underside with CLOCK/SILENT/QUARTERS strike selection lever.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Details such as the straight uprights of the handle, rectangular top glass set into an engraved surround, panel decoration to the upper and lower rails, and the design of engraving to the dial mask can be directly compared to an example by Henri Jacot illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other TRAVELLING CLOCKS an page 148 (Figure 9-18). The escapement platform can also be closely compared to one fitted to a grande sonnerie clock by Jacot (number 825) which is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development on page 114 (Plate V/14). Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.The highly regarded retailer of clocks, watches silverware and objet d'art, Charles Ignaz Klaftenberger, was born in 1802 and entered into partnership with D.F. Aubert in 1835. The firm were appointed watchmakers to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and traded from retail premises at 157 Regent Street, London. They exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition and the partnership appears to have lasted until 1863 after which it would appear that Klaftenberger worked alone until 1881. Klaftenberger only sold the finest carriage clocks supplied by the best makers such as Drocourt and Jacot, with the current lot being a fine example almost certainly supplied by the latter.Condition Report: The movement is in clean fully working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements (including the strike selection switch to the underside which works correctly). Indeed the only (very minor) fault is that the alarm hand does not release the mechanism at the correct time (releases when set around three-hours ahead of the time on the dial). The dial is in fine condition with no visible faults to the enamel of the principal dial; the subsidiary alarm dial has a hairline crack through the centre. The mask is in good condition with only slight overall 'mellowing' to the gilding. The case is also in fine condition with no visible chips to any of the glasses and only slight mellowing/discolouration to the gilding in places.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 120
A FRENCH CHARLES X ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FUGURAL MANTEL CLOCK WITH WATER SPOUT AUTOMATONUnsigned, Paris, circa 1830The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 98 to lower margin, set above a second rectangular going barrel mechanism driving the automaton feature controlled by a pull/push lever set to the left hand side of the case, the gilt dial with concentric engine-turned centre within chapter ring cast with Roman cartouche numerals set within a floral band and with steel fleur-de-lys hands, the rectangular plinth form case with gilt surmount cast as a garlanded amorino holding a paddle reclining beside an upturned vessel pouring water and objects symbolic of the arts, over repeating lotus-leaf ogee cornice and cornucopia cast upper quadrant mounts above the dial and grotesque mask issuing revolving clear spiral rod 'water jet' glanced by upturned dolphin terms beneath, the rectangular base projecting at the front to provide a 'cistern' with aperture bordered with naturalistically cast reeds and fronted with a gilt repeating Gothic arch fretwork panel incorporating twin swan and scroll decoration to lower margin, on shallow gilt repeating leaf cast ogee-topped skirt base over dolphin cast front feet.57cm (22.5ins) high, 25cm (10ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no obvious evidence of significant alteration or replacements. The automaton movement is operational however the rotation of the rod is a little lazy/laboured hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The automaton appears to only operate on demand (by pulling the plunger); the clear twisted rod also appears to be a replacement made from Perspex rather than glass. The engine-turned disc that forms the dial centre is a little loose in its housing otherwise dial is in good original condition with only very light discolouration/wear to the castings. The case is generally in good original condition. The surmount has noticeable wear/discolouration to the gilding, otherwise wear is generally very light. The rear push-on cover (concealing the movement) is a little loose when fitted but appears undamaged.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 156
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
Lot 123
A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU AND PATINTED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped for Guyerdet, Paris, early 19th centuryThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped GUYERDET and numbered 317 to lower margin, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with decorative engine-turned centre and blued steel hands within a leaf cast surround, the case cast with a female in flowing robes seated and resting on an anchor on a rocky outcrop enclosing the movement and applied with a cornucopia, on plinth base applied mount cast with twin opposing trireme bows flanking a tied wreath, on lotus leaf moulded skirt with inverted demi-lune feet.46cm (18ins) high, 28.5cm (11.25ins) wide, 22cm (4.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Guyerdet worked in the Rue Saint-Martin and Rue Meslay, Paris, between 1810-1830.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 a little dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required. The dial has overall slight 'mellowing' to the silvering otherise is in good condition. The case retains original gilding with some slight streaky discolouration to the front panel of the base and the finish is a little thin/tarnished to the sides and back otherwise only relatively minor edge rubbing is evident. Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 111
A FINE GILT BRASS CARIATIDES CASED GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK Probably by Henri Jacot, Paris, late 19th centuryIn part dismantled condition, the eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with regulation by platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the smaller gong, the inside of the frontplate stamped 439, J.. and the backplate stamped with repeat serial number 439, the engine-turned gilt brass dial with fine foliate scroll engraved rectangular mask enclosing Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised rosette centre and blued steel moon hands over conforming subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed frosted gilt break-arch cariatides case with hinged reeded carrying handle over thick curved top glass to pediment inset with a cast laurel wreath to tympanum incorporating repeat button, The cornice with reeded band over, Classical female term applied canted angles, on conforming reeded band decorated ogee moulded base with stepped skirt and squat pad feet, the underside with Grande Sonnerie/Silence/Petite Sonnerie selection lever, (part disassembled with under-dial work, escapement and all other components normally fitted to the exterior of the plates presently off the movement and bagged).18cm (7.25ins) high excluding handle; 11.5cm (4,5ins) wide; 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a horologist. The current lot can be directly compared to an example attributed to Henri Jacot illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 107 (Fig. 6-44) whilst another, also by Jacot and in a case of identical form, is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development page 172 (Plate VII/24) as well as on the rear of the dust jacket. Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henri Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.Condition Report: As catalogued the current clock is being offered in part-disassembled condition hence will require the attention of a suitably experienced clockmaker/horologist to re-assemble and make the necessary adjustments before the clock can be appreciated in working condition. We understand that the clock was being re-assembled after being dismantled for a clean/service when the previous owner (a skilled horologist) passed away and has been stored for a few years in this condition. Although we can offer no assurances it would appear that the trains are in good condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements and the escapement appears to be in sound condition and most likely original to the clock. All the under-dial work has been part categorised and bagged-up and cursory checking through would suggest that all significant components are present and in serviceable condition however as we are not trained horologists we cannot offer any assurances that this is the situation. The dial is in fine condition with only very minimal build-up of light surface dirt/grime. The case appears complete and intact with gilding exhibition only light wear/discolouration to high spots; all glasses appear free from visible damage with the exception of the left hand side panel which has slight chipping to one corner.There is no winding key present with the current lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
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