A fine Victorian engraved gilt brass hump-back carriage clock with push-button repeat and original black marble inset stand Probably by Thomas Cole for retail by Edward Biven, London, circa 1845 The rectangular two train going barrel movement with four plain pillars pinned through the backplate, five-spoke wheel crossings and rear winding, the four-wheel going train regulated by horizontal gilt platform ratchet tooth lever escapement with sprung steel three-arm balance mounted above the plates, the strike train devised without warning and with push-button repeat sounding on a gong mounted on the movement backplate, the arched silvered brass dial finely engraved with intense asymmetric foliate scrolls on a horizontal hatched ground to centre and with fine blued steel fleur-de-lys hands within a 3.25 inch Gothic Roman numeral chapter ring inscribed EDWARD BIVEN, KING WILLIAM STREET CITY either side of the XII numeral and with narrow outer minute track, the borders overlaid with a shaped gilt brass mask surround further engraved with conforming leafy trails and incorporating inset shaped silvered reserve featuring a single elaborate floral spray to lower margin, the arched case with bevelled front glass secured within repeating leaf decorated bezel plate by screws to a one-piece casting engraved with continuous large scale bird inhabited floral trail to top and sides and fitted with unusual two-piece hinged interlocking carrying handle, the sides with applied repeating leaf decorated skirts at the base, the back with one-piece frosted gilt plate fitted with shuttered winding holes and FAST/SLOW regulation within impressive engraved trophy panel incorporating quiver of arrows, bow, tambourine and a nesting bird, on shaped bracket feet, 17cm (6.75ins) high with handle folded; with original stand with rectangular cavetto moulded black marble insert to gilt floral trail engraved canted skirt, 24cm (9.5ins) high overall with handle raised. Edward Biven does not appear in usual reference works however he his recorded in The London Gazette as watch maker and jeweller of 64 Great William Street as having bankruptcy proceedings filed against him April 8th 1854. The life and work of Thomas Cole is extensively documented in Hawkins, J.B. THOMAS COLE & VICTORIAN CLOCKMAKING. Thomas Cole was born in Nether Stowey, Somerset in 1800. His father, Thomas senior, was a local clockmaker who is now known to have moved his family to Taunton in around 1815; he was a talented maker who probably taught both Thomas and his older brother, James Ferguson, the clockmaking trade. By 1821 James Ferguson had moved to London and filed a Patent for a pivoted detent escapement, by 1823 he was working from New Bond Street where he was joined by his younger brother, Thomas. Over the next twelve years the two brothers worked alongside each other and produced a series of highly complicated silver 'humpback' carriage clocks very much in the manner of Abraham Louis Breguet (leading some to speculate a connection between Breguet and the Cole brothers). Please note:General opinion is that this clock is probably not by Thomas Cole. It is more likely to be attributed to E.W. Robins. [Please contact Auctioneer for full lot description]
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Rolex: a c.1950's gentleman's stainless steel Tudor Oyster automatic wristwatch The silver tone Arabic dial with outer minute track signed Tudor Oyster, case stamped RWC and no.532325, button stamped Oyster patent, case approx 33mm wide. (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: winder screws in tight, currently in working order although unable to comment on accuracy, not original buckle, condition in line with age and wear with expected surface scratches and abrasions - see further images
A fine Third Reich Luftwaffe 4 button service tunic, for an Unteroffizier of Flying Troops, complete with cuff title of the Jagdgeschwader Richtofen, Iron Cross 2nd class ribbon, and all insignia, stamped inside “Wilhelm Wohl & Co Berlin 37”. Together with a pair of Luftwaffe officer’s/ senior NCO’s breeches with zip fasteners at the calves. Also 2 spare collars. Near VGC (couple of small moth nips). Plate 18
A scarce .32” RF Frank Wesson “Pocket Rifle”, 21¼” overall, octagonal barrel 18” which swings to the right for loading, the breech stamped on the left side “Frank Wesson, Worcester, Mass/ Patented May 31. 1870”, the barrel numbered 718, the butt numbered 786, with nickel plated frame and rosewood grips, the butt dove tailed for shoulder stock. GWO & clean condition (slight wear to plating, the ejector button replaced), now fitted with a skeleton walnut stock from a walking stick gun. GC Plate 6
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REEL: Rare 3" Coxon Aerial wood backed wide drum reel, 6 spoke with tension regulator, twin bone handles, hairline crack between handle and pillar, 7/8" between drum flanges, mahogany backplate, brass star back with correct foot, brass optional check button, copper calliper spring, spins superb, c1910, rare small example.
REEL: Early Coxon Aerial 4" wood backed narrow drum Centrepin reel, model 4104, 6 spoke, no tension regulator, ebonite drum stamped "Patent", 13/16" between flanges, tapered brown horn handles, brass star back with correct foot, optional check button to copper calliper check, nickel framed line guide, dates c1897, good early example.
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REEL: Extremely rare named Allcock Coxon Aerial Reel, 4.5" diameter, model 4108, ebonite drum, 6 spoke no tension regulator, twin long tapered horn handles, 1 1/8" between drum plates, walnut backplate stamped both inside and out "Coxon Aerial Allcock & Co., Redditch" in a circular trademark, brass star back, on/off check button to internal calliper check, spins well and true, extra rare example.
REEL: Superb 4.5" alloy Allcock Aerial reel, 6 spoke with tension regulator, face plate stamped "Patent" with 8 large ventilations, twin tapered ivory handles, solid drum backplate, 1 1/8" between plates, factory brass BP line guide with nickel pillars, correct smooth brass foot, on/off check button to early copper calliper spring and Pawl, retains most dark lead finish, spins straight and well.
REEL: Extremely rare 3", 3 spoke wood backed Coxon Aerial reel, no tension regulator, ebonite drum face stamped "Patent", twin polished horn handles, only 8 German silver spindles to drum core and 7/8" between plates, mahogany backplate, brass star back stamped "Patent", with correct foot, brass on/off check button to early blue steel calliper check, spins well, no visible cracks or damage, dates c1910, rarely seen.
REEL & CASE: (2) Allcock Aerial Popular 4.5" alloy Centrepin reel, in fine condition, 6 spoke with tension regulator, twin ivorine handles, solid face plate, measures 1.25" between flanges, correct smooth brass foot, backplate stamped "Allcock Aerial Popular" with stag logo and registered design numbers, brass on/off check button to V spring and Pawl, retains virtually all dark lead finish, spins straight and well, in fitted block D shaped case, a/f.
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REEL: Rare Kings Patent 1905 side casting Nottingham wood reel, 4" diameter, tapered tournament style shallow wood drum, tapered bone handle, spring latch, line screw clip to inner rim, original annular wire line guide, all correct, backplate on off ratchet button to internal flat spring calliper check, correct bras foot on alloy compression shuttle twist foot base, alloy starback stamped Kings Patent 1905/ 12.
REEL: Early Allcock Aerial alloy centre pin reel, 6 spoke with tension regulator, twin ivorine handles, face plate stamped Patent with 8 large holes, wide drum correct smooth alloy foot, on off check button, copper calliper check, backplate block engraved "The Allcock Aerial reel, S. Allcock's & Co Ltd, Redditch, England" spins well, good reel
ROD: B James & Son England Avocet 11' 4" 3 piece cane rod in fine original condition, red agate butt/tip rings, burgundy close whipped throughout, bronze ferrules, 22" doughnut cork handle with sliding alloy reel rings, butt cap and red rubber button, good straight original rod, little used, in MOB.
REEL: Rare Hardy The Silex Major 4" Hiduminium bright finish casting reel, twin black handles, button release, ventilated face plate, ivorine trigger knob and half-moon scale to rim tension regulator, correct ribbed brass foot, internally stamped by Hardy reel maker "P W" and with large letter "H" to underside of check, superb condition throughout.
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