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Lot 831
Two Dinky Toys Boxed Cars, 210 Alfa Romeo 33 Tipo Le-Mans, fluorescent orange/black body, white interior, cast wheels, racing no ‘36’ and 221 Corvette Stingray, bronze body, spoked wheels, black interior both models are in mint original condition, crack to Perspex lid on 210, base card faded on 221. (2 items)
Lot 393
Scarce Matchbox Lesney Superfast USA Trade Pack of 12 Models, 6d Ford Pick-up Truck, red body, white roof/silver grill, narrow five spoke wheels,green base, Blister on card has splits, 6d Ford Pick-up Truck, red body, white roof/ grill, five spoke wide wheels, green base, 2 x 7d Hairy Hustlers, metallic bronze body, amber glass ‘5’ on yellow side stripes, wide 5 dot wheels, 7d Hairy Hustler metallic bronze body, amber glass ‘5’ on blue side stripes, wide 5 dot wheels, 2 x 12d Setra Coaches, yellow/white, clear glass, narrow five dot wheels, 2 x 13e Baja Buggy’s black exhausts, flower label, 20d Lamborghini Marzal metallic red body, amber glass, narrow five dit wheels, chrome plating missing off one and 2 x 31d Volks-dragons, red, purple glass eyes labels, all in mint original condition, blister cards are excellent, Lesney products corporation outer trade carton is excellent.
Lot 372
Matchbox Superfast USA issue Cross Country Carry Case 5 Vehicles Included, 4e Gruesome Twosome, gold body, , purple glass, wide 5 spoke wheels,27d Mercedes 230SL, yellow/black interior, 23e Volkswagen Camper, orange body/roof, white interior, sailboat labels narrow 5 spoke wheels, 51d Citroen SM metallic bronze, cream interior, wide 5 spoke wheels and 52c Dodge Charger MKIII metallic purple, all in mint original condition, 12 vehicle carry case is excellent.
Lot 177
Corgi Junior Shop Display Wire Spinning Stand, ‘Corgi Juniors Look out for Whizzwheels models’ in good original used condition. H. 86cms W. 32cms square, complete with Thirty two Carded Corgi Junior Models with collectors cards, including: 2.Citroen Safari, 3. VW Police car,4. Zetor 5511 Tractor, 5. Willys Jeep yellow, 5. Willys Jeep red, 5. Willys Jeep orange, 6.De Tomaso Mangusta, 7. Duple Vista 25 Coach, 2 x 9.Cadillac Eldorado, 12. Ogle Reliant Scimitar (in 6.De Tomaso Mangusta packet factory error) 13.Guy Warrior Sand Truck, 16. Land-Rover Pick up, 19.Speedboat on Trailer,20. Volkswagen 1300, 21. BVRT 1300 Mini Cooper S,25.S&D Refuse Van, 26.ERF Fire Engine Water Tender,29 ERF Simon Snorkel Fire Engine, 30.Studebaker Ambulance, 32. Lotus Europa, 34. BM Volvo 400 Tractor,35. Ford camper, 37. NSU Ro 80 metallic blue, 37. NSU Ro 80 bronze,38. Beaufort Single horse box, 39.Jaguar XJ6 silver, 39.Jaguar XJ6 bronze, 42.Euclid Dumper, 44. Raygo Rascal Road roller, 57. Caddy Hot rod, 65. Bertone Carabo, all in mint carded original condition.
Lot 105
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CANNELEE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMRETAILED BY BOXELL OF BRIGHTON, CIRCA 1875The eight-day two-train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism sounding on the hour gong, the inside of the frontplate stamped 14125 and 22-9 and the rear stamped again 22-9 to the lower left hand corner, the rectangular white Roman numeral dial inscribed BOXELL to centre and with blued steel moon hands over Arabic subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the frosted gilt brass cannelee case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, on ogee-outline base.13.25 (5.5ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. Thomas Boxell is recorded in Looms, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Brighton 1855-78. The escapement platform of the current lot can be closely compared to one fitted to a grande sonnerie clock by Henri Jacot (number 825) illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development on page 114 (Plate V/14). Furthermore the 'Hands' setting text and arrow stamp to the backplate of the present clock has strong similarities to those seen on clocks by Jacot as sketched on page 442. It is therefore possible that the present clock was supplied by Jacot for retail by Thomas Boxell.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. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine condition with blemishes limited to a couple of sight scratches and minor edge chipping to the enamel which is not visible except on very close examination from an abnormal angle. The case is in very good condition albeit with minimal rubbing to the gilt finish. The front glass has a small chip to upper left hand corner (again only visible on close examination) otherwise there are no visible chips to the glasses.Clock does not have a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 135
A FINE ENGLISH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS THREE-IN-TWO PETIT-SONNERIE STRIKING SMALL CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1840The eight-day five columnar pillar twin chain fusee movement with frosted gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the strike train ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of bells mounted on the backplate and sounding the hour on the larger of the two, the 2 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral hour disc with fine pierced blued steel hands set within a rectangular gilt mask engraved with floral scrolls, blooms and incorporating a stylised scallop shell to lower margin, the frosted gilt case with fixed double-baluster turned carrying handle to the rectangular top panel centred with a convex glazed circular glazed porthole for the escapement within fine foliate scroll engraved infill incorporating a slightly canted border, with convex top cornice mouldings over scroll border engraved bevel-glazed front door set within the frame of the case, the sides with recessed panels further engraved with baskets of fruit and leafy scrolls into a horizontal line hatched ground, the rear with plain door pivoted within the frame, on simple skirt with decorative scroll engraved bracket feet.17cm (6.75ins) high including the fixed handle, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. An almost identical clock to the present clock (albeit with parcel gilt and patinated bronze finish to the case and different hands) retailed by Pittar and Company, Calcutta is illustrated in, Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling Clocks on page 349 (Figure 24-6). Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The enamel dial disc has some slight shallow edge chipping between the X and XI numerals otherwise is in fine condition with nice quality hands. The case is in fine condition with faults limited to some slight vice bruising/witness marks to the carrying handle; the gilding presents as being in near pristine condition.Clock does not have a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 112
A FRENCH LARGE GILT BRASS FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKSAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The circular two train bell striking movement with visible Brocot escapement incorporating agate pallets and regulated by twin glass-jar mercury compensated half-seconds pendulum, the backplate stamped with S. Marti, et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE ROUNDEL to centre, the upper left with serial number 4754 and the lower margin stamped 24, the 6 inch circular white enamel two-piece dial with visible escapement to the recessed centre within Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands within ogee moulded bezel, the bevel-glazed case with canted over cavetto top mouldings above pin-hinged front and rear doors set between caddy-moulded brass corner uprights and conforming bevelled glass side panels, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles incorporating bracket feet.46cm (18ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep.
Lot 97
A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU CARTEL TIMEPIECEJEAN-BAPTISTE BAILLON, THE CASE POSSIBLY BY JEAN-JOSEPH DE SAINT-GERMAIN, PARIS, MID 18th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single train movement now with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the backplate with pillars pinned at the rear and signed J.B. Baillon AParis to lower edge, the 5.5 inch slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed J'N BAPTISTE, BAILLON to centre within chapter ring incorporating raised gilt fleur-de-lys half hour markers and with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with very fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex glazed cavetto moulded cast gilt brass bezel, the case richly cast with generous stylised foliate scrolls with fluted pierced architectural rococo surmount over a series of full-height open leafy floral sprays entwined at the base and rising to envelop the sides, incorporating flowerhead decorated brass lattice grille fret infill behind the foliage and with further mesh panels beneath the dial, the rear flush-finished incorporating hinged circular panel to access the movement, (previously with silent-pull quarter repeat mechanism - now removed).52cm (20.5ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Jean-Baptiste Baillon was the third generation in a family of clockmakers to carry his name and became one of the most celebrated Parisian clockmakers of the mid 18th Century. In 1727 he was received as 'Valet de Chambre-Horloger Ordiniaire de la Reine' and was elevated to 'Premier Valet' after the death of Claude Martinot in 1744. By this time he was working from Place Dauphine (from 1738) but relocated to Rue Dauphine in 1751. In 1753 Ferdinand Berthoud described Baillon's workshops as the 'finest and richest Clock Shop'. Baillon employed the leading case makers of the day including J. B. Osmond, Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain and B. Lieutaud. Jean-Baptiste Baillon died in 1772, by this time he also held the position of 'Premier Valet de Chambre-Horloger Oridinaire de la Dauphine' and Marie-Antoinette. The form and detailing of the generous rococo scrollwork within the case of the current lot, together with the inclusion of flowerhead decorated lozenge grille frets, are comparable to related features on a case attributed to Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain, for an important musical clock by Baillon, which was sold at Artcurial, Paris, 20th May 2019 (lot 33). Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain was born in Paris 1719 and by the mid 1740's had become established at rue Saint-Nicolas where he was described in a trade directory as a 'master in chasing, modelling and founding, makes and sells all kinds of boxes and bases in tortoiseshell, gold, bronze, cabinet fittings, fire irons, grills, chandeliers, girandoles, pendulum bases, cartel clocks of all kinds, elephant, lion, bull and other wax models at a fair price'. Perhaps his most famous product were his rhinoceros clocks which were much favoured by the French Royal family which were modelled on an animal named Clara who was imported into Rotterdam by the Bengal Director of the VOC in 1741 and toured Europe until her death in 1758. Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain retired in 1776.
Lot 186
A RARE EMPIRE PERIOD PATINATED BRONZE, ORMOLU AND LAPIS LAZULI FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, POSSIBLY RUSSIAN, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the 4.5 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic quarters and unusual cruciform-dot five-minute markers to outer track, with blued steel moon hands set within a repeating anthemion motif engine-milled surround behind hinged convex glazed bezel, the case surmounted with a standing patinated bronze figure of a man in Classical senatorial robes conversing with a youth, set on a plinth with gilt platform and complex cornice mouldings over lapis lazuli front containing the dial, back with movement access panel, and sides, on repeating acanthus cast ogee moulded skirt base with leafy bun feet.70.5cm (27.5ins) high, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep.
Lot 181
A FRENCH EMPIRE BRONZE AND SIMULATED SIENA MARBLE SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECEINDISTINCTLY SIGNED, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day movement with anchor escapement for regulation by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the gilt engine-turned dial with applied white enamel Roman cartouche numerals and steel moon hands set within an engine-milled bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with twin handled oval tazza surmount to the tablet upstand over projecting lotus-leaf cast cornice and applied architectural arch mount to fascia, with tied laurel infill to upper quadrants and further mount cast as an eagle suppressing a serpent beneath the dial, the base with further lappet leaf decorated waist moulding and laurel entwined sheathed sword cast mount to apron, on conforming moulded skirt with block feet.32.5cm (12.75ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep.
Lot 100
A FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKHENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1865The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the frontplate stamped 283 to inside lower edge and the backplate with oval trademark MEDAILL'S EX'IONS UNIVER'ES 1855 & 1862, H. JACOT, PARIS to centre over serial number 174 to lower left corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands, the frosted gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over full-width top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, on ogee-outline base; with original tooled Morocco leather covered protective travelling case.13cm (5.125ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. 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. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is free from any visible defects except for a very small scratch to the centre (only visible on close examination). The case is in very good condition with no discernible wear/tarnishing to the gilt finish and there are no visible chips to the glasses. The travelling case has wear and degradation to the leather covering however the strap is present and secure. The interior is slightly faded with with some wear/fraying near the top edges.Clock has a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 103
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCKHENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance, the frontplate stamped 771 and the backplate with Henri Jacot H J parrot trademark to centre over serial number 11771 to lower left corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands, the frosted gilt corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass, cavetto cornice and caddy-moulded corner uprights, the rear with bevel glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles; with protective travelling case.The clock 15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. 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. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is free from any visible defects except for a very small scratch to the centre (only visible on close examination). The case is in very good condition with no discernible wear/tarnishing to the gilt finish and there are no visible chips to the glasses. The travelling case has been recovered in blue leather which now shows signs of overall light wear, the interior has been refurbished in purple velvet which again only shows light wear; there is no glass of front shutter with the outer the case.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 187
A FINE FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK WITH BACCHUSUNSIGNED, THE CASE ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE-PHILIPPE THOMIRE, PARIS, CIRCA 1805The eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the 5 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic fifteen minutes within the minute ring and fine pierced and sculpted gilt brass hands within crisp engine-milled bezel, the case modelled as young Bacchus seated on a lion's skin draped over the dial flanked by rocky outcrops applied with a tambourine and a set of pipes, beneath the dial is a pendant apron finely cast with fruiting vines, the D-ended break-fronted plinth base inset with frieze relief cast with Bacchus being drawn on a cart by lions lead by trumpeting putti accompanied by female muses, the rounded ends applied with generous anthemion and flower motifs with husk and fruiting vine drapery mounts to panels between, on six engine-milled toupe feet.52cm (20.5cm) high, 42cm (16.5ins) wide, 13cm (5.25ins) deep. A very closely related clock to the present example is illustrated in Niehuser, Elke FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS on page 221 (image no. 511). Another example attributed to Thomire is in the Collection Mobilier National, Paris (inventory no. GML-4591-000). Pierre-Philippe Thomire (born 1751) was one of the most important bronze casters of 18th century France, and was later granted the title Ciseleur de l'Empereur (chaser to the Emperor) by Napoleon Bonaparte. Early on in his career he worked for Pierre Gouthière, ciseleur-fondeur du roi, and toward the mid-1770's began working with Louis Prieur. After the Revolution, he purchased the stock of Martin-Eloi Lignereux, thus becoming the most important suppliers of furniture bronzes for châteaux and Imperial Palaces. His prolific firm not only produced bronze ornaments, but also created mounts for furniture and porcelain, collaborating for example with the renowned manufactory of Sèvres. Thomire retired in 1827 and died in 1843. Condition Report: CONDITION OVERVIEW - Movement appears complete and original, is in working condition however a clean/service is required. Dial has some light hairline cracking through the X numeral. The case retains original gilding but with some noticeable wear/oxidation. This model usually has a lyre beneath the stretched-out hand of the figure - there is no evidence (holes etc) of this clock ever being fitted with one. The laurel in his left hand may be incomplete.Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 96
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE SMALL 'PENDULE AU CHEVAL' TIMEPIECEINCORPORTING A VERGE WATCH MOVEMENT SIGNED FOR HUVE, PARIS, EARLY 18th CENTURY, THE DIAL AND CASE MID 18th CENTURYThe gilt full plate single fusee deep 'oignon' type watch movement with four Egyptian pillars pinned through the backplate, foliate scroll engraved chain guard and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm brass balance, the backplate with large balance bridge incorporating circular silver insert engraved with Ho-Ho birds and foliate scrollwork onto a matted ground and with curved shaped aperture to view the balance, the upper margin with silvered regulation dial and the lower signed HVVE, A PARIS, now with 2.25 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced brass hands set behind hinged cavetto moulded convex glazed bezel, in a case cast with gilt rococo foliate scrollwork enveloping the movement set via a cushion saddle onto the back of a standing patinated bronze stallion, the rectangular base with naturalistically cast top surface over rosette-centred repeating oval cast apron frieze flanked by leaf decorated projecting angles with block feet.24cm (9.5ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) deep, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep. Huve, Le Fils are recorded in Bailie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Paris circa 1700 with a watch by them in the Gelis Collection.
Lot 114
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 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.
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Lot 26
[A PRIVATE SCOTTISH COLLECTION, EDINBURGH] BRONZE RITUAL VESSEL, FANGHU WARRING STATES PERIOD-WESTERN HAN DYNASTY OR LATER 戰國至西漢或以後 青銅方壺 of square-sectioned baluster form, decorated with bands of geometric patterns and stylised mythical beasts, set with a pair of loop handles held by mythical beast masks Dimensions:36.5cm high; 3407g Provenance:Provenance: Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh. Acquired from Nichola S Pitcher, 17 July 2020, with an original receipt.
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Lot 27
[A PRIVATE SCOTTISH COLLECTION, EDINBURGH] BRONZE RITUAL VESSEL WITH COVER, DING WESTERN HAN DYNASTY OR LATER 西漢或以後 青銅乳釘雷紋鼎蓋 the globular vessel crisply cast to the exterior with dense bands leiwen motif with bosses, supported on three tall feet, set with a pair of curved upright handles to the sides, the cover similarly decorated and surmounted with a round finial Dimensions:25.1cm high; 3450g Provenance:Provenance: Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh. Acquired from Nicholas S Pitcher, 10 May 2017, with a photocopied receipt. Note: Note: Please note this lot will be offered with no reserve. 本拍品不設底價
Lot 279
BRONZE FIGURE OF THE HINDU GOD OF WAR SOUTHERN INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY multi-armed and multi-headed, standing on a square low plinth with a peacock at his feet, each hand holding a symbolic war elementDimensions:60cm highProvenance:Provenance: Purchased at auction in Sri Lanka in 1973 by the present vendor's familyNote: Note: Karttikeya, also known as Skanda, Subrahmanya, Shanmukha, Murugan, and Seyyon is the Hindu god of war. He is the son of Parvati and Shiva, the brother of Ganesha and a god whose legends have many versions in Hinduism. Karttikeya has been an important deity in the Indian subcontinent since ancient times, worshipped as Mahasena and Kumara in North India and is predominantly worshipped in the state of Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia and Mauritius by Tamils as Murugan.
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Lot 28
[A PRIVATE SCOTTISH COLLECTION, EDINBURGH] BRONZE RITUAL FOOD VESSEL AND COVER, DUI HAN DYNASTY OR LATER 漢代或以後 青銅敦 of slightly compressed globular form supporting on everted foot, covered with geometric patterns, sides set with a pair of mythical beasts holding loop handles, the domed cover cast with three rams enclosing a loop finial Dimensions:20.6cm wide; 2822g Provenance:Provenance: Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh. Acquired from Nicholas S Pitcher, 11 November 2019, with an original receipt. Note: Note: Please note this lot will be offered with no reserve. 本拍品不設底價
Lot 280
TWO INDIAN BRONZE DEITIES 19TH CENTURY each standing on a stepped circular and square base, one figure representing the female mother goddess holding an infant in her left arm and a symbolic element in her right hand , the other representing Parvati, her right hand raised in katakamudra dressed in sheer dhoti secured with a festooned belt, both with serene faces and adorned with jewelleryDimensions:heights: 37.2cm and 32.2cm; 5288g and 4514gProvenance:Provenance: Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh
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Lot 29
[A PRIVATE SCOTTISH COLLECTION, EDINBURGH] BRONZE CANDLESTICK HOLDER TANG DYNASTY OR LATER 唐或以後 青銅燭臺 with a circular drip pan raised on a waisted stem rising from a larger drip pan Dimensions:24.1cm high; 2215g Provenance:Provenance: Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh. Acquired from Brian Harkins, London, 14 June 1989, with an original invoice dated this piece to the Tang dynasty. Note: Note: Please note this lot will be offered with no reserve. 本拍品不設底價
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