Exceptionelle, rare et belle montre de gousset à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) avec automate musical remontoir à clefAn exceptional, fine and rare 18K gold key wind open face musical automaton pocket watch Date: Circa 1810Movement: Gilt full plate verge, 3-arm brass balance, pierced and engraved balance bridge, music playing on pinned disc, numbered under dial 387Dial: Gilt with engraved scene of Father Time upon a globe, black Roman numerals to brushed surround, outer minute divisions, winding apertures near 6 and 10, polished hands Case: Polished round, classical scene to back with automaton man playing the lute whilst a lady dances back and forward and a sheep grazes up and down, the male rests against a finely engraved tree beside a dwelling, in the background an enamel pastoral scene beside the water and in front of a mountain, reeded band with button at 11 to activate automatonSize: 55mm Weight: 127,80gFootnotes:The Lute Player and The DancerThe popularity of the automaton watch during the late 18th and early 19th century coincided with the transformation of the watch from mechanical jewel into precision timekeeper. The watchmaker demanded ever more complex motion from the interaction of wheels and pinions and combined with ever more detailed enamelling and gold work, the automaton watch was born. Produced in very limited numbers, automatons are incredible pieces of art that stand as testament to the exceptional skills of the period. Automaton watches are complicated timepieces and traditionally feature at most 2 or 3 animations. On the current lot these take the form of a male playing the lute, a female dancing back and forth and a sheep grazing up and down. This is a busy scene with the automaton figures interspersed between a rustic dwelling and woodland beside a stream that leads to a hall. The lute player is a character seen on other automatons from this period but it is exceptionally rare to come across a musician accompanied by both a dancer and actual music. The combination of the three makes this a truly stunning piece of art. The addition of the grazing sheep minding its own business is then a lovely piece of gentle humour to this romanticised bucolic scene. Although not signed, this musical automaton timepiece is certainly in the style of celebrated makers such as Isaac Daniel Piguet or Henry Capt. It is not unusual for such complicated automatons to be not signed and Henry Capt in particular left most of his work unsigned with a limited number of pieces bearing his scratched name on the movements.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Longines. Joli chronographe bracelet mono-poussoir en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécaniqueLongines. A fine 18K gold manual wind single button chronograph wristwatch Date: Circa 1933Movement: Jewelled manual wind, column wheel chronograph, No.5188689Dial: White, black Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer 1/5th second track with red 24 hour markers, outer blue, black and red tachymetre scales, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for seconds and 30 minute recording, blued steel Breguet hands, centre chronograph handCase: Polished round, hinged back, single rectangular chronograph pusher, No.5188689Strap/Bracelet: Tan brown alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed gold plated buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 40mm Weight: 57,53gThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Ulysse Nardin. Rare chronographe bracelet mono-poussoir en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécaniqueUlysse Nardin. A rare 18K gold manual wind single button chronograph Date: Circa 1930Movement: Jewelled nickel lever manual wind, mono-metallic balance with timing screws, No.27529 Dial: White enamel, black Breguet numerals, subsidiary dials for constant seconds and minute recording, outer red Telemeter scale, inner red spiral tachometer, black hands, centre chronograph handCase: Polished case, snap on back, single olive chronograph pusher, No.390822Strap/Bracelet: Brown crocodile leatherBuckle/Clasp: Associated plated buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 33mm Weight: 30,40gThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Ulysse Nardin. Belle montre de gousset à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) chronographe à rattrapante remontoir au pendantUlysse Nardin. A fine 18K gold keyless wind open face split second chronograph pocket watch Date: Circa 1910Movement: Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, cotes de Geneve decoration, steel chronograph work, No.15537Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute and 1/5th second divisions, subsidiary dials at 6 and 12 for seconds and 30 minute recording, blued steel spade hands, centre split second chronograph handCase: Polished round hinged, chronograph activated via the crown, split second button at 11, No.15537Signed: Cuvette, dial & movementSize: 52mm Weight: 113,30g Accompaniments: Box, purchase guarantee dated June 1992For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Gérald Genta. Chronographe bracelet en bronze et acier avec date mouvement automatiqueGérald Genta. A bronze and stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch Model: GeficaReference: 30807Date: Circa 1990Movement: Jewelled automaticDial: Carbon fibre finish, luminous dot hour markers, gilt outer minute and 1/5th second tracks, subsidiary dials at 3, 6, 9 and 12 for seconds, calendar, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, gilt baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Bronze round, screw down steel back, crown flanked by twin buttons, quick set button to the band at 10, No.39833Strap/Bracelet: Black leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed steel and bronze folding claspSigned: Case & dialSize: 34mm Weight: 64,10gFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Chopard. Montre bracelet de dame en or blanc 18K (750) sertie de diamants mouvement quartzChopard. A lady's 18K white gold diamond set quartz wristwatch Model: Happy DiamondsReference: 4526/1Date: Circa 2000Movement: Jewelled quartzDial: Blue Mother-of-Pearl, polished leaf handsCase: Brushed and polished round, snap on back with quick set button, glazed intersection with 5 free floating diamonds, No.588603Strap/Bracelet: White Chopard crocodile leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K white gold buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 29mm Weight: 42,25g Accompaniments: Chopard fitted box, Chopard brochure, Worldwide Service brochureThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y RY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Invicta. Montre de gousset à clapet en or jaune 14K (585) chronographe mono-poussoir et répétition des quarts remontoir au pendantInvicta. A 14K gold keyless wind full hunter quarter repeating single button chronograph pocket watch Date: Circa 1900Movement: Gilt finish Swiss lever, bi-metallic balance, two hammers striking on two gongs, column wheel chronographDial: White, black Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer minute and 1/5th second tracks, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt Louis XV hands, blued steel chronograph handCase: Engine turned hinged, blank cartouche to front, repeat button in the band at 6, chronograph button at 2, No.85899Signed: Case & DialSize: 56mm Weight: 108,47gFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Vinyl - Two Box Sets and 11 - 2010s and above Indie / Alternative / Mod singles, including - Creation - Artifact 45 (2015, 10 single box set + booklet, Cherry Red Records, CRCREBOX 18) box is EX, all vinyl is EX (unplayed), Felt - The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories (Limited Edition box set, signed By Lawrence from Felt, FLX 182), included in box: Limited Edition CD, one 7” Vinyl in P/S, 2 reproduction gig flyers, double sided wall poster, 4 button badges. Still sealed and mint. W. H. Lung / Working Men's Club – Symmetry / John Cooper Clarke (limited yellow vinyl, GLS #1) EX+, Working Mens Club - Bad Blood (Limited Red Vinyl + insert, Melodisc, MELO 12) EX / EX+, Channel Three, The Past Tense (2 singles, one red vinyl and one Yellow Vinyl + numbered inserts) both EX/ EX, Darron Robinson (clear vinyl), Tworaggedsoldiers, Does It Offend You Yeah ? (double vinyl, 1 picture disc and 1 Clear Vinyl), The International Swingers, Frankie & The Heartstrings, The Urban Voodoo Machine (Red Vinyl), all at least EX / EX
3 vintage silver handled items. A boxed mid century butter knife with Queens pattern embossed handle, hallmarked Sheffield 1966, with engraved stainless steel blade. Together with a shoe horn and matching button hook with embossed lily flower spray to handles, hallmarked London 1910. Longest approx. 8" long.
NATURAL PEARL AND ONYX RINGThe 8.02-7.92 x 6.97mm natural button-shaped pearl between geometric, openwork shoulders, set with single-cut diamonds and onyx, ring size approx. JFootnotes:Accompanied by a report from The Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain stating that the button-shaped, part drilled pearl, is natural. Report number 118385, dated 3 May 1989.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large Victorian style conversation seat, the circular four sided button back body upholstered in green lined fabric, plain barrel supports, approx 135cm high, 202cm diameter, This lot is offered for sale as a work of art, the upholstery and filler may not comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) Safety Regulations 1988 and for this reason should not be used in a private dwelling
Y A COLLECTION OF PEN KNIVES AND BUTTON HOOKS VARIOUS MAKERS AND DATES To include examples with mother of pearl, tortoise, silver and enamelled handles (40) Y - Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A 9 CARAT GOLD ENGINE TURNED PROPELLING PENCIL SAMPSON MORDAN & CO., LONDON 1920 With a rectangular vacant reserve, engraved Percy Edwards Ld and with a suspension loop 7cm (2 3/4in) long 17g Together with a gold coloured button hook, stamped 9c, 3.5cm (1 1/2in) long, 0.5g; and a gold coloured button hook, unmarked, with mother of pearl handle, 6cm (2 1/4in) long This lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. The import of lots that are subject to CITES regulations are banned in certain countries. Please check your country's import regulations before bidding. For further details on CITES regulations, click here: www.gov.uk/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports.
Y A MID 20TH CENTURY SAPPHIRE AND MOTHER OF PEARL DRESS SET The squared mother of pearl panels each centred with a squared French cut sapphire, with polished detailed borders, the cufflinks with belcher link connectors, stamped 9ct, the two stud fittings with smaller squared mother of pearl and sapphire panels, the backs stamped with S&LU maker's mark and 9ct, in an associated Asprey box Size/dimensions: cufflink panels 1.1cm wide Gross weight: 10.4 grams Y Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. The import of lots that are subject to CITES regulations are banned in certain countries. Please check your country's import regulations before bidding Condition Report: The set has some light wear commensurate with use, one of the belcher links connecting the cufflinks has been replaced. The weight is not including the base metal button backs. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY 9 CARAT GOLD ALBERT CHAIN BIRMINGHAM 1924 The fancy belcher link chain with a button slide terminal, with horse shoe fob, stamped Made in England 9 375, and etched George Sally Size/dimensions: 50cm long Gross weight: 11.8 grams Condition Report: There is some wear commensurate with age and use, there is a belcher link section to the end of the chain suspending the horse shoe, this is later added Condition Report Disclaimer
CARTIER A BURGUNDY LEATHER AND SUEDE DOCTOR'S BAG With twin leather loop handles and fastening straps, key lock clasp, opening to a leather interior with a button fastening pocket and a zipped pocket 60 x 33 x 26cm With a Cartier dust bag Condition Report: Heavily used Condition Report Disclaimer
A group of three Victorian style chairs comprising a pair of Victorian mahogany chairs with carved backs, upholstered seats on French cabriole legs, and a later pair of stained wood balloon back chairs with red upholstered seats, on French cabriole legs together with a Victorian button back armchair in a red fabric on short turned front legs and ceramic castors Location: G
A Konica AA-35 Half Frame 35mm Compact Camera, gold, body F-G, corrosion to battery terminals, optics F-G, some haze & fungus present, with maker's box, camera behaviour when film loaded or shutter button pressed is suspicious, winds constantly, sometimes shutter fires, sometimes shutter sticks, battery compartment door is broken & does not stay closed,
A French Walnut Cased Wall Mounted Telephone Box, with integral mouthpiece and Ivorine button, the earpiece separate, plus a wall mounted bell unit; together with a Sterdy direct contact wall mounted entrance telephone with black Bakelite one piece receiver, and MIcrophone Hand No.7 handset (4)
Forty-four Teddy bear related books including The Dean's Rag Book Company The First 100 Years and Dean's of Yesterday Neil Miller, Steiff Sortiment 1892-1943 and 1947-2003, The Teddy Bear Encyclopaedia Pauline Cockrill, The Teddy Bear Companion Dee Hockenberry, Price Guide Buying and Selling Teddy Bears Michaud, The Teddy Bear Book Maureen Stanford and Amanda O'Neil, More Merrythought Magic Pat Rush, Teddy Bears Past & Present Linda Mullins, Teddy Bears Grey and Grey, A Collector's History of The Teddy Bear Patricia Schoonmaker, The Compete Encyclopaedia of Teddy Bears Jacki Brooks, Bing Bears and Toys Schiffer, The Magic of Merrythought, Christies Century of Teddy Bears, The Story of The Steiff Teddy Bear Gunther Pfeiffer, Button In Ear Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik, Teddy Bear Treasury, Linda Mullins Teddy Bears & Friends Identification & Price Guide etc.
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