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A silver embossed photograph frame, Birmingham 1906, 20 x 14cm and two silver button hooks (3)

A three seater chesterfield sofa, upholstered in rouge red hide/leather, button back decoration. L165cm, H84cm.

Embossed silver covered wooden lectern. Colonial School. Mexico. 18th century.31 x 33 x 27,5 cm.Made from sheets of embossed silver which totally cover the wooden structure. The piece is outstanding due to the precision of its ornamentation, as despite its profusion, each motif stands out by itself, and the end result is elegant, balanced and finely executed.The back is four-sided and divided into four spaces, in each one of which we find an angel’s head on a background of fallen leaves and scrolls, and a central button which displays the anagram of the Virgin Mary. The platform is straight and on an inclined plane. On the lower part it is decorated with a frieze ornamented with spirals and two angels holding an elliptical cartouche in which the name of the Virgin of Guadalupe is engraved.It rests on four claw and ball feet. It is worth pointing out that this lectern is dedicated to a Virgin Mary, in this case, Our Lady of Guadalupe. As well as the aforementioned anagram of the Virgin Mary, it also depicts two of the symbols of the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mirror and the fountain, which two angels hold in their hands at either side of the lectern. The decoration on the back continues with the four angels motif, and with a central medallion which, in this case, and as a final reference to the Virgin Mary, displays a beautiful embossed scene depicting Saint Luke the Evangelist as a painter. According to the tradition of the devout, he painted Mary’s portrait, which is present in this composition as we can see the easel in the background with a sketch of Our Lady of Guadalupe on it.

Engraved, chased and partially gilded copper incense burner with champlevé enamel. Limoges. France. Romanesque. 13th century. 6 x 19 x 10 cm. Decorated with scrolls of foliage ornamented in enamel with blue, lapis lazuli, turquoise, red, yellow and green tones. The lid is in the shape of a vesica piscis and folds into two parts with a central hinge. Only one side opens, and it is decorated with foliage designs and two fretworked cabochons in the shape of a curled-up dragon. This decoration of vegetation with fantastical creatures is topped by two curved handles which end in the shape of a reptile’s head. In this respect the index card by Professor José Luis Hernando Garrido describing an incense burner that can be found in the MNAC Barcelona (inv.12903) for the catalogue of the exhibition "De Limoges a Silos" is very interesting as it is very similar to our example: "It is on this cover that the decoration in a compartment on an enamelled background is concentrated, based on vegetation motifs formed by carving which includes canes winding around themselves. There is a copper button sticking out of each of the leaves, which is fretworked and chased, on which a curled-up dragon is depicted, biting its back, a motif and design which can be found in other very similar incense burners such as one also kept in the MNAC museum (inv. 4545) or the two in the Barcelona Frederic Marès Museum (inv. 833 and 827), but also in other pieces, such as the cover of the Bible of Souvigny, which dates from circa 1180." This type of receptacle, which had a liturgical use and was an indispensable compliment of the censer as it contained the incense that was burned in these, appeared in France in the early 13th century. Its name "navire" in French comes from the shape it has of a small ship, also its diminutive "navette", from the original Latin term "navicula". The foot is missing. Similar examples:Two identical incense burners can be found in the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Dijon (inv.1264) http://mba-collections.dijon.fr/ow4/mba/voir.xsp?id=00101-13314&qid=sdx_q0&n=2&e=and at the Fondation Gandur pour l’Art, in Geneva (inv. N° FGA-AD-OBJ-0085) https://www.fg-art.org/fr/loeuvre-du-mois-archives/une-navette-a-encens-en-email-de-limoges As indicated by Dr. Fabienne Fravalo, from the "Fundación Gandur", in the index card of their incense burner, very few examples of this type of liturgical objects have arrived to our time, as they were used frequently. Another feature of these enamelled incense burners is that they formed part of church treasuries from the 13th century in the Limoges area and then spreading to the rest of France and Europe. They had the same level of importance as doves of the eucharist, pyxes or enamelled candlesticks. Another very similar incense burner, but with cabochons, is kept at the MNAC in Barcelona (inv.12903) The lid of a very similar incense burner to this one is kept by the Leicester Arts and Museums Service, since having been found in Leicester Abbey, which is currently in ruins. Https://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/objects/gNwyTKf0TUew23FtMwn2Kg A similar piece, but with angel decoration, can be found at the Musée de Cluny in Paris (inv. N° 11157) Finally, there is a similar incense burner in the Museo Lázaro Galdiano in Madrid (inv. 2719) Reference bibliography: - De Limoges a Silos". Catalogue of the exhibition in Madrid - Brussels - Santo Domingo de Silos, from November 2001- Abril 2002. Pages. 158-160. Fig. 37 and 38. - L’Oeuvre de Limoges. Émaux limousins du Moyen Âge, catalogue d’exposition [Paris, Musée du Louvre, 23.10.1995-22.01.1996 ; New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 4.03-16.06.1996], Paris, Éd. De la Réunion des musées nationaux, 1995. - GAUTHIER, Marie-Madeleine (dir.), Émaux méridionaux : catalogue international de l’Oeuvre de Limoges. Tome 2 : L’apogée 1190-1215, Paris, éditions du CTHS, 2011.

A Norwegian sterling gilt and red guilloche enamel spoon, by T H Marthinsen, 15cm; together with a pair of silver sugar nips; a silver handled button hook and two other items. (5)

Miscelleneous silver including an egg cup, set of three George III Old English pattern teaspoons, an Edwardian pickle fork, two button hooks and a nail buffer, weight of solid silver 2.53 toz (8)

Mixed silver to include a Victorian foliate embossed oval ring box, Birminham 1905, a four section toast rack, pair of Edwardian hair brushes, a button hook, a desert knife with weighted handle, three silver bangles and a cased set of five fruit knives with weighted handles (10)

Four dressing table implements with silver filled handles, one a button hook with 'Punch' handle.

Late Victorian 19th century oak triple tantalus, having a double-hinged top, when opened reveals a fitted part velvet-lined interior, three cut-glass decanters and stoppers in a bevelled mirror back frame with cut-card brass brackets, spring action drawer (does not appear to open), with two carry handles, approx 33 x 35 x 25 cms. January Antique and Collectable Sale 27/01/2022Lock plate has been removed and mother of pearl button inserted. Spring drawer appears stuck fast.

Chinese early 19th century dragon jardiniere, circular vessel decorated on the interior with iron-red dragons chasing a flaming pearl of wisdom, further painted with birds, insects and butterflies, supported on six button feet, six character reign mark Daoguang (1821-50) , approx 31 cms diamter x 12 cms h.  Note: from the contents of a Gloucestershire Estate.  January Antique and Collectable Sale 27/01/2022some gilding loss to the rim, gilding loss to the flaming pearl. 

An Edwardian novelty silver button hook, Crisford and Norris, Birmingham 1906, the handle in the form of an owl, set with facet cut eyes to each side, 21.5cm long

Alexander McQueenA Beige and Metallic Blue Skirt Suit, Autumn 2004runway look 3, wool mix with blue and bronze metallic thread detail, the jacket with integral scarf design, hidden button fastening, (2)Jacket labelled size 42, skirt size 44For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An old plush covered Steiff teddy bear with metal ear button, pointed snout and articulate limbs, 15½" long (af)

A limited edition Formula One Motor Racing print "Jensen Button", signed in pencil, framed and glazed and four other Motor Racing prints (5)

Modern Steiff Goldbraun bear 36, button in ear, boxed,

Steiff modern limited edition Teddy Clown 1926, with button in ear, 1799/3000, 33cm high, with certificate,

SHAKIRA CAINE: GEM-SET BEAD-LINK BRACELETOf woven gold thread, issuing a flexible ground of cup and bead links, inset with circular-cut colourless paste stones, the clasp of button-hole form with a spherical bead terminal Signed Shakira, four colourless paste stones missing Length approx. 18.5cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

SHAKIRA CAINE: GEM-SET BEAD-LINK BRACELETOf woven gold thread, issuing a flexible ground of colourless paste finials, the clasp of button-hole form with a colourless paste terminal Signed Shakira, one colourless paste stone missing Length approx. 19.0cm, Shakira Caine boxFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

SHAKIRA CAINE: BEAD-LINK BRACELETOf woven gold thread, issuing a flexible ground of bicoloured cup and bead links, inset with smaller bead finials, the clasp of button-hole form with a cup and bead terminal, sold together with a black and white photograph reproduction of Shakira Caine modelling some of her jewellery range, Signed Shakira, some losses Length approx. 19.0cm (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

SHAKIRA CAINE: GEM-SET BEAD-LINK BRACELETOf woven gold thread, issuing a flexible ground of red glass beads, the clasp of button-hole form with a red glass bead terminal Unsigned Length approx. 19.0cm, Shakira Caine boxThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ▲▲ 'Bonhams' owns the 'Lot' either wholly or partially or may otherwise have an economic interest.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Four suits by Stovel & Mason Ltd.,comprising: a single-breasted grey tweed suit,a light grey single-breasted suit,a dark grey double-breasted suit, anda navy single-breasted suit (8)Condition report: Sizes are not state due to being made to measure.  All would benefit from a professional clean.Arm length approximately 61cm.Navy blue - Stovel and Mason Ltd - good overall condition. The jacket has a few light dirt marks.  There is a mark across the trousers where they have been folded across a hanger.All sizes are approximately 47cm across shoulders, 83cm collar to hem, 48cm armpit to armpit.Trousers are approximately 108cm top of waistband to hem.  There is about 5.5cm turn-up on hem. Some creases.Dark grey - some dirt marks and creasing to jacket exterior and interior.Trousers have creases and marks where they have been hung on a hanger.Some marks to the lining of the waist on trousers, please see images. Sizes approximately - 47cm across shoulders, 55cm armpit to armpit, 80cm collar to hem.Trousers are approximately 103cm top of waist to hem. Light grey - dirt marks and staining to jacket and trousers, pen marks to interior pocket.Very small hole on left arm - please see image. Some staining to the lining of trouser waist.Approximately 47cm across shoulders, 48cm armpit to armpit, 77cm collar to hem.Trousers approximately 109cm top waist to hem.  Needs a professional clean. Mid grey - good overall condition to the exterior, wear, and deterioration to the edge of the interior pocket, stitching is loose on internal armpits.Dirt stains to inside cuff and armpit areas.  One button missing on left arm, please see image.Approximately 46cm across shoulders, 46cm arnpit to armpit, 81cm collar to hem, 106cm waist to hem.

A brown tweed single-breasted overcoat,by H Huntsman & Sons, with side slip pocketsCondition report: The cataloguing has been updated to reflect this is a brown tweed, not grey.The coat is in overall good condition.  There is a mark to the interior.Dirt marks to the inside of some pockets.  There are some loose threads on some button holes.Size not stated, made to measure.  Approx 43cm across the shoulders, 112cm collar to hem.Would benefit from professional cleaning.See additional images.

An early 19th century mahogany framed library chair with button back upholstery, pad arms and seat on leaf carved capped turned legs

An Edwardian library chair with a green leather button upholstered back, with a pad seat and arms, carved with lions heads on turned legs and casters

A Waltham gold plated full hunter cased pocket watch, creamy white dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, button wind movement, Dennison Moon case; an Accurist Shockmaster wristwatch head (2)

AN INDIAN EMBROIDERED WAISTCOAT, with beadwork embroidered shoulders, coin and button applied decoration, together with tribal hat embellished with decorative ornaments.

Y A BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERTHOMAS HEWITT, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe four pillar full-plate single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, split bimetallic balance with cylindrical compensation weights, helical balance spring and diamond endstone, the backplate signed engraved with M.O.D. broad arrow mark, the 3.75 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands, subsidiary seconds and power reserve dials, and inscribed Thomas, Hewitt, MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY, London, No 1366 over additional M.O.D. broad arrow to centre, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw and typsy key, the mahogany three-tier case with vacant nameplate to top surface, brass-capped upper corners and push button clasp for the top tier, above inset ivory panel inscribed HEWITT, 1366, 2 DAYS to the middle tier incorporating inset brass reinforcements to angles, the bottom tier with brass key escutcheon, conforming brass-bound angles and recessed hinged side carrying handles.The box 19cm (7.5ins) high, 18cm (7ins) square. Thomas Hewitt is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1832-44 then in partnership with his son 1851-75. The movement of the current lot can be closely compared to that of a chronometer by Charles Frodsham, London which was sold in these rooms on 24th June 2020 (lot 87) for £7,000 hammer.Condition Report: Movement appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration and is in clean working condition. The dial is in fine clean condition with only one or two tiny spots of tarnishing. The brass bowl and gimbal fittings appear all-original and are in fine clean condition with minimal wear/spotting to the lacquered finishes. The box again appears all original and is free from significant defects with damage limited to very minor age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Timepiece has original typsy winder but no box key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GORGE CASED GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMUNSIGNED BUT PROBABLY BY HENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1870The eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of coiled gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, the going train regulated by silvered platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the smaller gong, the inside of both plates stamped 494 and the backplate further stamped 1976 to lower left, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the ogee-outline base with three-position selection lever annotated G'DE SONNERIE. CLOCK / SILENCE. SILENT / P'TE SONNERIE. QUARTERS. 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 and full-width rectangular top glass can be compared to an engraved example by Henri Jacot illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other TRAVELLING CLOCKS on 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.Condition Report: Clock is running and the grande-sonnerie striking is working correctly except that the lever to the base will continue to strike full grande-sonnerie when in the petit-sonnerie position (silent position operates correctly). The alarm mechanism is in working order. The movement generally is in relatively clean condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible faults. The case is generally in fine condition with no visible chips or other damage to the glasses. The gilding has overall wear and the protective lacquer is starting to break down causing patchy discolouration in places.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GORGE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARMRETAILED BY GROHE, LONDON, CIRCA 1860The eight-day two-train bell striking movement regulated by frosted gilt platform lever escapement incorporating sprung bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the hour bell, the inside of the frontplate stamped 1793 over 6826 and the backplate further stamped 1793 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed GROHE, WIGMORE STREET, LONDON to centre and with with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the rear with brass door incorporating shuttered winding and adjustment holes each labelled with their various functions and direction of wind, on ogee-outline base.13cm (5.125ins) high with handle down, 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. James Grohe is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1832-81. Leigh Extence notes his address being 7 Wigmore Street and that he retailed clocks supplied by both Holingue and Drocourt.Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is in fine clean working condition although the alarm hand is out-of-sync with the release of the alarm. The dial appears free from visible damage however the alarm hand is slightly bent with the loop forming the tail distorted. The case is in fine condition with good even gilding. The front glass has some scratching towards the lower edge, the right hand glass has a small chip to the front upper corner and the top glass also has a small corner chip to the rear right hand corner. The rear door panel shows some light surface blemishes and wear beneath the gilding.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED FIVE-MINUTE REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKRETAILED BY OVINGTON BROTHERS, BROOKLYN, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 1778 to the inside lower edge of the frontplate, the backplate with additional strikework for the five-minute repeat system separately activated via a plunger set within the case moulding above the rear door, alarm mechanism positioned to the upper left and stamped BREVETE, S.G.D.G. to centre over serial number 1778 to lower left, the circular white Roman numeral enamel hour disc inscribed OVINGTON BROTHERS, BROOLYN to the gilt rosette decorated centre within light blue ground cartouche numeral chapter ring, with blued steel hands and set within a fine grotesque dragon inhabited foliate strapwork decorated chased gilt brass and blue enamelled rectangular mask incorporating alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed case with polychrome detailed blue ground enamelled hinged reeded baton carrying handle over thick rectangular glass within the pink, purple and cream leafy scroll decorated blue enamelled top panel incorporating hour-repeat plunger to front, over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze interrupted with enamelled panels to the centre of the front and sides and with five-minute repeat button to rear, the angles with three-quarter Corinthian columns with scroll cartouche panel decorated shafts and cast gilt caps and bases, on conforming skirt base with fluted band and complex top mouldings over dragon and foliate motif decorated panel infill. 17.5cm (7ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private Collection, East Midlands. Ovington Brothers were primarily retailers of fine quality ceramics who opened a large two-story building on Fulton Street in 1870. Unfortunately this premises was destroyed by a disastrous fire in 1883 only to be re-opened as a six-story department store eleven months later. In 1891 Ovington Brothers relocated to a more fashionable location in Flatbush Avenue, and it from this premises that the current lot was most likely sold. In addition to their operations in Brooklyn Ovington Brother also had premises on 5th Avenue in Manhattan and continued trading well into the 20th century.Five-minute repeating clocks are discussed in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development on pages 197-98. Of the two variations described by Allix the current lot falls into the second type which utilises a second plunger (set above the rear door) to move the spring-loaded rack arbor along its axis in order to fall onto a second five-minute snail fitted along with a star-wheel to the exterior of the backplate. A near identical movement to that of the current lot is illustrated by Allix (Plate VIII/7). Five-minute repeating carriage clocks are explored further by Wotruba, Thomas R, in his article Carriage clocks that are five-minute repeaters published in the December 2021 (No. 42 Vol. 4) issue of ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY pages 511-18.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all-original. The escapement has a solder repair to the regulation lever and will operate but the mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence will only beat for a second or two before stopping. The strike and repeat functions operate correctly however the detent/lever that links the rear five-minute button to the plunger on the backplate is missing (repeat works correctly by pressing the plunger on the backplate). The dial appears free from any visible faults. The case is in fine condition with no apparent chips or losses to the enamel and with fine gilding exhibiting very little discolouration. The front glass has a small scratch (only visible on very close examination) otherwise glasses appear free from noticeable damage including corner chips.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS PORCELAIN PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with number 2 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel with gilt radial decoration to a blue-ground disc incorporating cartouche Roman numerals and blued steel hands set within a polychrome painted landscape scene populated by a courting couple in 18th century dress framed by a 'bead' decorated gilt line border, the cannelee variant case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with hinged ribbed carrying handle over bevelled top glass set within floral trail panel decorated surround and geometric hatched cavetto top mouldings, over channelled canted corner uprights bordered by foliate sprays, the sides inset with blue ground porcelain panels painted in gilt with entwined scrolls and the rear with bevel-glazed door on conforming geometric bordered ogee-shaped base, with original Morocco covered protective travelling case and key.The clock 8cm (3.125ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original, will wind and just about run; the escapement is prone to stopping indicating that a gentle clean/service is required. The mechanism is a little dull/discoloured. The dial appears free from visible damage with faults very much limited to a couple of light blemishes to the gilt border; however most of the white dots have been re-touched. The case is generally in fine original condition; the porcelain panels to the sides appear undamaged but have noticeable wear to the gilding, the right hand panel also has very light crazing. The glasses appear free from visible chips, the rear door button has been renewed. The handle shows some tarnishing otherwise finish is in good even condition. The engraving is particularly crips and attractive. The leather covered travelling case retains original velvet lining which exhibits some age-related wear; the exterior has been given a coat of shellac in the past which has lead to some cracking and flaking of the leather covering. The strap handle is missing.Timepiece has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE WITH FINE FLORENTINE PIETRA-DURA PANELSTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR H. BOZI, FLORENCE, LATE 19TH CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with number 6216 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands and signed H. BOZI, FLORENCE to lower margin, the frosted gilt corniche case of Mignonnettes No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle and bevelled top glass over cavetto cornice and caddy moulded uprights, the sides and rear door with fine Pietra-dura panels depicting floral still lifes including roses and fuchsia blooms, on moulded skirt base.7.5cm (3ins) high handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The current clock would appear to belong to a small group of carriage clocks incorporating fine foliate decorated pietra-dura panels which appear to have been made in a Florentine workshop. Others include a mid-size clock with alarm and push button repeat which was sold at Christies, King Street, London Important clocks and marine chronometers 20th February 2008 (lot 11) for £3000; another is pictured in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS pages 156 (Figure 9-33 a-d); a third example, by Drocourt, is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development, (this time housed in an anglaise riche case) on page 180 (Plates VII/C13-14); and finally an example, also signed for Bozi, Florence, was sold in these rooms on 21st April 2021 (lot 112) for £2,800 hammer. It is perhaps appropriate to surmise that as many examples from this series are signed for H. Bozi of Florence it is likely that the panels for these were made in the city by workshops principally under this makers/retailer's direction to decorate clocks supplied by Parisian makers - perhaps mainly for retail in Florence to wealthy visitors continuing in the tradition of the 'Grand Tour'.Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition; the escapement is of good quality and is engraved SWISS, T. Martin, London W., 15 Regent Street. From this it may be appropriate to suggest that the escapement may have been 'upgraded' early in the clock's life; the silvering to the platform is a tarnished/discoloured. The dial appears undamaged. The case is in very fine condition with no visible faults to any of the pietra-dura panels as well as the glasses. The gilding is also in fine condition with minimal discolouration.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE WITH FINE FLORENTINE PIETRA-DURA PANELSUNSIGNED, PARIS/FLORENCE, LATE 19TH CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement, the circular gilt on black Roman numeral dial with scroll-pierced gilt hands set behind hinged gilt brass floral band decorated convex-glazed bezel, the frosted gilt brass cannellee case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with faceted lobed hinged carrying handle over large bevelled top glass, complex cornice mouldings and channelled canted uprights, the front with rectangular pietra-dura panel enveloping the dial polychrome decorated with bird inhabited flowering foliage, the sides inset with conforming panels and the rear with bevel-glazed door, on ogee-outline skirt base.8cm (3.125ins) high excluding handle, 5.5cm (2.125ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The current clock would appear to belong to a small group of carriage clocks incorporating fine foliate decorated pietra-dura panels which appear to have been made in a Florentine workshop. Others include a mid-size clock with alarm and push button repeat, (signed for H. Bozi, Florence) which was sold at Christies, King Street, London Important clocks and marine chronometers 20th February 2008 (lot 11) for £3000; another two are pictured in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS pages 155 and 156 (Figures 9-32 and 9-33 a-d); a third example, by Drocourt, is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development, (this time housed in an anglaise riche case) on page 180 (Plates VII/C13-14); and finally an example, also signed for Bozi, Florence, was sold in these rooms on 21st April 2021 (lot 112) for £2,800 hammer. Although t is perhaps appropriate to surmise that as most examples from this series are signed for H. Bozi of Florence it is likely that the panels for these were made in the city by workshops principally under this makers/retailer's direction to decorate clocks supplied by Parisian makers - perhaps mainly for retail in Florence to wealthy visitors continuing in the tradition of the 'Grand Tour'. The decoration seen on the panels of the present timepiece differs a little in detail to those seen on clocks signed by Bozi in that there are birds inhabiting the foliage and there is noticeable use of coloured 'dots' included within the foliage and can be compared to the gorge-cased clock illustrated by Derek Roberts on page 155. These subtle differences would suggest that the panels were made in a different workshop to Bozi's.Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement appears complete, original and is in working condition, the mechanism however is dirty/tarnished hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free from any visible damaged or restoration; the hour hand may be a replacement. The hinged bezel appears undamaged. The case is generally in fine condition with the top and rear glass panels free from visible damage including corner chips. The side panels are in fine condition with the only noticeable blemish being a slight surface scratch to the left-hand side. The front panel shows (on close examination) signs of small repairs to the infill areas above the dial otherwise appears undamaged. The gilding is in fine condition with only minor tarnishing/mellowing in places.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS ANGLAISE RICHE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED PORCELAIN PANELSANTOINE REDIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate with stamped sunburst trademark over V.R, BREVETE to centre and serial number 4417 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular polychrome painted porcelain dial with incorporating Roman numeral chapter and blued steel trefoil hands over Romantic scene of a courting couple in 16th century style dress seated beside a river with castle in the distance, the satin gilt cast with hinged twist baton-centred carrying handle and bevelled top glass over fluted frieze to entablature incorporating projecting angles over three-quarter Corinthian columns to angles with twist decorated shafts, the sides with standing full length portraits of a Renaissance court guard opposing female companion, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on complex ogee-outline skirt base incorporating conforming projecting angles; with original Morocco covered protective travelling case and numbered winding key.18cm (7ins) high with handle down, 10.5cm (4.125ins) wide, 9cm (3,5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Antoine Redier is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817. He is noted as first working in Paris in 1832 where his premises is subsequently recorded as being at Rue de Chatelet 2; he also had workshops in Saint-Nicholas-d'Aliermont. At the Great Exhibition of 1851 he showed a design of 'travelling and repeating clock, new invention'; he exhibited again in Paris in 1855 and received a Brevet for enamel dials with no false plates in 1857. He mainly served the English market and is thought to have worked until his death in 1892.Condition Report: The movement is complete, appears all-original and is in full working condition. The mechanism is reasonably clean however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears to be in fine condition wit no visible faults. The case is generally in very fine condition. On close examination the right-hand porcelain panel exhibits evidence of some restoration to the upper right-hand corner otherwise panels appear free form noticeable faults or further restoration. The gilding is in very fine condition with only one or two spots of very slight discolouration. The top glass has a small edge chip; the front and rear glasses appear free from visible damage. The travelling case is in good original condition with relatively light wear to both the interior lining and exterior covering. The repeat-button to the lid of the travelling case in missing and the strap is a replacement.Clock has original numbered winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH SCULPTED SILVERED BRASS ROCOCO STYLE CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH REPEATUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURY The eight-day two train gong striking movement stamped with silvered platform lever escapement incorporating split bimetallic balance and numbered 64 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the dial with frosted-gilt rectangular gilt mask enclosing circular white enamel Roman numeral circular insert blued steel hands, the bevel-glazed silvered brass with hinged rocaille scroll cast handle above rectangular glass topped upstand within cavetto shaped putti inhabited scroll-cast surround over projecting pierced rococo scroll decorated uprights and conforming elaborate skirt base incorporating scroll feet at the angles.16cm (6.25ins) high excluding handle, 10.5 (4.125ins) wide, 10cm (4.875ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original. The repeat button is presently jammed hence requires adjustment before the clock can be made to repeat. The dial appears in fine condition with no cracks or chips to the enamel and with good string gilding to the mask with only one small spot of discolouration. The case is in dirty/discoloured/tarnished but otherwise is in fine condition with no visible corner chips to the glasses. The castings of the case are of fine quality with a high level of hand finishing.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A SCARCE MET OFFICE PRECISION ANEROID BAROMETER MK. 2NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, 1981The asymmetric silver-green painted cast alloy case with circular cover for the aneroid mechanism applied with label PRECISION ANEROID, BAROMETER MK. 2, REF. No. MET 20,005 RANGE 900-1050mb, M.O., SER. No. 1412/81 beside canted section with small glazed viewing aperture for the electric level indicator tube set beside on/off button over digital mb micrometer indication manually adjusted via a plastic knob to the left hand side and with label READ ON BREAK, INCREASE PRESSURE READING, DECREASE PRESSURE READING, the left hand side also with D-cell battery compartment, the instrument secured via three turnscrews into original wooden case applied with repeat title label to front and leather strap to lid.The box 18cm (7ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon; acquired direct from the Meteorological Office. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current instrument utilises a very light counter-balanced electrical contact arm mounted in jewelled bearings. Electrical contact is established by manually rotating the adjustment knob for the micrometer until a change in the status of the electrical indicator tube can be seen. 

AN ASSORTMENT OF ITEMS TO INCLUDE TWO MIRRORS, A BRASS FIRESIDE COMPANION SET AND A RETRO PUSH BUTTON PHONE ETC

TWO VINTAGE SILVER HANDLED BUTTON HOOKS

A PAIR OF GREEN LEATHER BUTTON-BACK EASY CHAIRS

THREE VICTORIAN STYLE DINING CHAIRS WITH BUTTON-BACKS AND FRONT CABRIOLE LEGS

FOUR MODERN UPHOLSTERED KITCHEN STOOLS WITH WINGED AND BUTTON BACKS

A MODERN DINING TABLE WITH BEVEL GLASS TOP, 87 X 41", ON METALWARE BASE, COMPLETE WITH SIX BUTTON BACK DINING CHAIRS

AN OXBLOOD WINGED BUTTON-BACK CHAIR

AN OXBLOOD WINGED BUTTON-BACK CHAIR

London. Illustrated London News (publisher), Panorama of London and the River Thames, 1846, continuous wood engraved panorama with contemporary hand-colouring, uncoloured key plate, some repaired marginal closed tears, retaining its contemporary red gilt paper wrapper (with advertisement to the verso) and presented on a contemporary wooden roller, one button chipped with some loss, approximately 300 x 2360 mmQty: (1)Footnote: Abbey Life. 568.

Bindings. Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the Sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Church of England; together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches, London: Printed by the Assigns of Thomas Newcomb, and Henry Hills, deceas'd,1712, bound with A New Version of the Psalms of David, fitted to the tunes used in churches, by N. Brady, D.D. Chaplain in Ordinary, and N. Tate, Esq; Poet-Laureat[e], to His Majesty, London: printed by E. James, for the Company of Stationers, 1738, titles and borders red ruled throughout, all edges gilt, together with:Psalms, The Whole Book of Psalms: collected into English Metre by Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, and others. Conferr'd with the Hebrew..., London: Printed for the Company of Stationers, 1714, title and borders red ruled throughout, all edges gilt, contemporary uniform gilt panelled and decorated dark brown morocco, first volume (Book of Common Prayer) with oval silver disk to centre of each board with initials I.P. and date 1717, silver clasps present, contained together in contemporary morocco wallet case with lid flap and horn securing button, scuffed, 12mo (12 x 6.3 cm) Qty: (2)Footnote: A handsome set.

A hallmarked silver Christening fork and spoon, together with a silver handle button hook.

A mid-20th century retro leather upholstered swivel armchair with button back seat, cushion and backrest, in need of restoration, on a chrome four-prong base, height 95cm.

A collection of antique, vintage and modern costume jewellery to include a 9ct gold cameo ring, a blue and white enamelled circular sterling silver brooch, a white metal circular brooch with a trotting horse set to the centre, possibly handmade, a silver cameo brooch of the Three Graces, a silver bracelet and T-bar with swivel clasps (majority of the links stamped), a micromosaic circular button, with repeating feather and cane decoration, on a gilt back, diameter 3.5cm, a contemporary silver necklace pendant with polished agate stone, hallmarked for Joan Ruxton (a silversmith from Kendal), also a watch strap, badge, an elephant, a spoon, flexi strap bracelets, etc.

A cranberry and gilt wrythen twist glass table lamp, with spreading circular foot, height 43cm. CONDITION REPORT The upper section of the lower knopped area has a loss approximately 4cm across. Overall generally grubby. The button in the electrical fitting is broken. Sold electrically untested.

Selection of baroque pearl necklaces and a pair of button pearl ear studs with silver posts, together with a quantity of faux pearl necklacesCondition Report: Some pearls are damaged and very worn

Pair of Victorian walnut salon armchairs, the oval button backs with padded arms and foliate carved seat rails on cabriole legs with pot castors (2)Condition Report: Later castors that do not match. Signs of previous repairs especially to the foot of one back leg and to the arms. Structurally sound.

Victorian walnut nursing chair, the button back with scroll ends on mouded cabriole legs and later castors, and an American oak turned armchair (2)

Victorian pink button back fireside armchair, with turned legs and castors

Modern upholstered button back arm chair together with a pair of Woodstock teak and leather finish arm chairs. (3)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

SMALL CARTON OF SILVER FILIGREE ITEMS INCL; BRASS HANDLED BUTTON HOOKS & RINGS

A small group of silverware, comprising a George V silver match case, with hammered body, Birmingham 1910, matchbox case, with foliate scroll detailing bearing the initials DAJ, 1¼oz, and two silver handled and steel bladed button hooks. (4)

Black GPO Carrington, push button telephone in 1920s styling with pull-out pad tray; compatible with modern telephone banking and any standard analogue landline, boxed; P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Ivory GPO746 Retro push button telephone replica of the 1970s GPO746 classic, compatible with modern telephone banking and any standard analogue landline, with instructions, boxed. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Azure blue GPO746 Retro push button telephone replica of the 1970s GPO746 classic, compatible with modern telephone banking and any standard analogue landline, with instructions, boxed. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)