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Lot 491
A Cartier Colisee gilt brass travel alarm clock, circa 1990s, having white enamel dial and minute track hand with roman numeral hour markers, hinged rear support, stamped Cartier Paris and numbered 'AL1001655' to backplate, dia.8cm with Cartier outer card box.Condition Report: Scratching and sign of wear commensurate with age. Missing one rear button. Brass colour has rubbed off on the hinged foot.
Lot 70
A COLLECTION OF 1:43 SCALE BOXED DIECAST RACIING MODELS, to include five Bburago models, a Ferrari GTO in yellow no. 4175, a Ferrari F40 Cup in red no. 4168, a Ferrari 456 GT in red no. 4136, a Ferrari F50 in yellow no. 4132, and a Ford Escort Rally 4x4 in white no. 4119, also included is a Quartzo Matra MS80 J. Stewart Monaco GP no. QFC99022, a Skid Ford Focus WRC Safari Rally Kenya no. SKM139, and two Minichamps, a BAR Honda 006 in white J. Button and a Bentley Speed 8 Le Mans in green, also included is a Welly 2 Car Set Ferrari F550 in silver no. 9382-2G, the outer picture window cardboard boxes show wear on corners and edges, the plastic windows are intact and the perspex cases show slight storage wear
Lot 1435
A BSA .177 calibre under-lever 'Cadet Major' air rifle "Long Tom" serial number C2215, 1947/49, tap loading, hinged rear sight, the cocking lever with push button, walnut stock with broad arrow stamped mark, shaped chequered grip to either side with 'BSA' lettering,110.8cm. long overall. * Probably sold from Tommy Henry's shop, Guernsey.
Lot 1522
A large German Steiff made Classic Series soft toy growling teddy bear 000256 Classic 1906 replica, the bear having golden mohair, black eyes and stitched nose detail, fully jointed limbs and felt padded paws, gold button and yellow tag to the left ear, card disc to chest, and retaining labels to the left foot, measures approx 50cm.
Lot 774
A group of pearl necklaces, including a freshwater pearl two row necklace, on a 14k yellow gold clasp; together with a cultured pearl single row necklace, on a 14k yellow gold clasp, suspending a jade coloured carved pendant; a single row of multicoloured cultured pearls, on a 14k yellow gold clasp; a strand of cultured pearls and lapis lazuli with yellow metal spacers; a graduated cultured pearl necklace, on a silver and marcasite clasp; a button pearl necklace; other faux pearl and mother of pearl necklaces etc (11)
Lot 54
A WWII Second World War unmarked / private purchase Fairbairn Sykes commando knife dagger. Flat button pommel and grip with knurled sections. Unmarked crossguard and double edged stiletto blade. Measures approx 28cm. If this lot is required to be posted please see sale notes regarding age verification.
Lot 205
An original WWI First World War Imperial German / Prussian Army SG 88/05 ' Butcher ' rifle bayonet. The blade marked for F Herder, Solingen and dated 1915 on the spine. Hooked steel pommel with press release button, ribbed wooden grips and a back facing quillon. Within a period leather and steel scabbard. Measures approx; 52cm long in total.
Lot 69
A 19th Century shortened French Lebel Rifle ' Epee ' bayonet. The bayonet having an early nickel hilt, push release button to the cross guard and muzzle ring. The cruciform ' Epee ' blade stamped on the ricasso. Housed within a steel scabbard. Measures approx 48cm. If this lot is required to be posted please see sale notes regarding age verification.If this lot is required to be posted please see sale notes regarding age verification.
Lot 87
A FRENCH/SWISS LAQUERED BRASS GORGE CASED CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARML'EPEE, SAINTE-SUZANNE, FRANCE, LATE 20th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the inside of the frontplate stamped with serial number 00001466, the backplate with alarm to upper left and stamped with circular L'Epee, 1889 crossed swords trademark to centre over MADE IN FRANCE, 11 ELEVEN JEWELS UNADJ. to lower margin, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed L'Epee, Fondie en 1839, Sainte-Suzanne, France to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, over subsidiary alarm setting dial flanked by further day-of-the-week and date-of-the-month dials, the bevel-glazed gorge case with hinged carrying handle over full-width top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail, channel-moulded uprights, and pin-hinged door to rear, on ogee-outline base.15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition. The alarm is out-of-sync with the hands (approx. 2 hours out) and the strike train often only strikes once at the hour (but repeats fine) suggesting that the rack is sticking - hence the movement requires a gentle clean/service. The subsidiary calendar dials are advancing correctly shortly after midnight. The dial appears free form any visible faults and the case is also in fine original condition with no visible chips or other damage to the glasses and light oxidation to the brass (mostly to the mounding bordering the top glass) only.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 111
AN IMPRESSIVE FRENCH GIANT BRASS ANGLAISE RICHE CASED ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT E. MAURICE AND COMPANY, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The substantial two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism positioned at one o'clock incorporating a second hammer sounding on the hour gong, the backplate stamped with oval E.M & Co. trademark over FRENCH MAKE to centre and with serial number 531 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular satin-silvered dial incorporating recessed Roman numeral chapter disc with steel spade hands over conforming subsidiary Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to lower margin, the brass bevel-glazed anglaise riche case with reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass and repeat button to front rail, complex architectural moulded cornice and fluted frieze, the angles with reeded three-quarter columns incorporating copper-finish Corinthian capitals and bases, and the rear with pin-hinged glazed door, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base with turned feet; with original morocco covered protective outer travelling case. The clock 24cm (9.5ins) high with handle down, 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the travelling case 27cm (10.75ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. E. Maurice and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as working from Rue Charlot 75, Paris and showed carriage clocks in the Paris Exhibition of 1889. They were fine makers who specialised in cloisonne enamel clocks with unusual dials. Their sole agents in Britain were E. Pitcher and Company of 3 Clerkenwell Road, London and they were succeeded by Blanpain. Condition Report: Movement is in full working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; however, the mechanism is somewhat dirty/discoloured hence a gentle clean service is required if intending to put into long term service. The dial has overall tarnishing/discolouration to the finish otherwise is in very good original condition. The case has some slight streaky oxidation to the finish otherwise is in fine condition although the front glass has a slight chipping to the lower right-hand corner and the left-hand side some barely noticeable chipping to the upper left (glasses otherwise appear free from visible defects). The travelling case is missing its strap handle and has overall rubbing to the exterior surfaces otherwise is in very original condition with minimal wear/degradation to the interior velvet linings.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 198
A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK RICHARD FENNELL, KENSINGTON, CIRCA 1695The four finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring 6.75 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the concentric 'button' decorated matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword-hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Rich. Fennell, Kensington to lower margin, with fine scroll-pierced sculpted blued steel hands and applied winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a case with ogee moulded cornice and plain frieze over floral marquetry trail decorated hinged glazed dial surround applied with three quarter columns to angles, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with floral bloom decorated convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a circular lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebonised ground, with half-round edge mouldings, the sides veneered with twin panels within crossbanded borders, the base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming rectangular marquetry panel within crossbanded surround, on a moulded skirt base.210cm (82.5ins) high, 47.cm (18.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection. Inherited by Mr. & Mrs. Curling Hunter, 9, Westbourne Terrace, London, and thence by descent to the vendor. Richard Fennell is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in about 1656 and began his apprenticeship with Matthew Crockford in 1669. He then transferred to Thomas Bagley and finally gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company after ten years, in 1679. He is believed to have married Ann Hedderil at St. Duke's Place in 1693 but did not sign the Clockmakers 'oath of allegiance' in 1697. He worked in the outskirts of the city in Kensington and is known for longcase, lantern and table clocks including a small series of miniature brass table timepieces - an example of which was exhibited in the 'Horological Masterworks' Exhibition held at The Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, 29 March - 22 June 2003 (item number 48). Clockmakers Company records suggest that he was in arrears for his quarterage in 1705 and is believed to have worked in Kensington until at least 1715. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition having the appearance of being recently cleaned/serviced. There is no visible evidence of alteration or obvious replacements with the exception of the escapement pallets which are probably 'service' replacements. The backplate has some punch marks around the pivot holes to tighten them as well as at the location of one of the movement pillars where it is interference fitted to the backplate. The dial is in good condition with some mellowing to the silvering evident. The minute hand is a replacement and the hour has been repaired. The movement is fitted with a replacement seatboard however it rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the case with no visible evidence of adjustment to the latter hence we are inclined to believe that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in relatively untouched original condition and of good colour. The hood has a replacement top board (but no evidence of ever being fitted with a caddy superstructure) and the front frieze would have almost certainly been faced with fretwork (is veneered in walnut). The hood columns are also replacements. The rear top cornice mouldings have been cut at an angle to rear (to allow the case to stand in the corner of a room) otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and couple of small veneer repairs commensurate with age and use. The front glass has a crack to the lower right-hand corner and the left hand glass is also cracked. The trunk and base are generally in sound original condition. The throat moulding has bumps/chips to the rear left-hand corner and a corresponding small veneer patch to the left. The clamp to the top of the trunk door is dislodged but still just attached and leaning forward due to movement of the crossgrain edge mouldings. There are some localised losses to the marquetry along the join of the crack. The lower clamp has a crack along the join and the joint is loose (but no significant losses to the marquetry) and there is general lifting/curling to the edge mouldings. The plinth appears to retain its original structure and veneers but with additional blocks etc glued to the inside to brace the structure; the skirt is a later addition. The front has a horizontal crack albeit with minimal losses. Otherwise faults to the case are limited to relatively minor historic bumps, scuffs, bruises, shrinkage, wear and a couple of minor localised veneer repairs.Clock has pendulum, two weights and a crank winder, but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 92
AN UNUSUAL FRENCH RENAISSANCE STYLE CAST AND PATINATED BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE/MANTEL CLOCK UNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 37540 to lower left hand corner, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands and set within rectangular cast and pierced brass bezel decorated in the 16th century manner with stylised dolphins flanking a vacant enamel roundel to apron and strapwork scrolls to upper quadrants, the case with pierced dome surmount incorporating push-repeat button to the top of the vase-shaped finial, over four curved sections forming the cupola each decorated with an urn planted with flowering foliage, set on a platform enclosed by a baluster gallery with paired spire finials to angles, over architectural entablature decorated with grotesque masks and foliate scrolls to frieze incorporating projections positioned beneath each of the finials at the angles, the corner uprights cast with paired stylised Baroque female terms flanking glazed dial aperture panel to the front, the sides and rear each with copper-oxide patinated panels cast in relief with Renaissance style armoured warriors on horseback, the rear panel hinged with opening enabled via a push-button clasp to the underside of the case, on moulded skirt base with lions paw feet.23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 13cm (5ins) square at the base.
Lot 121
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEATBOLVILLER, PARIS, CIRCA 1845The eight-day bell striking movement with engine-turned gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance set beneath conforming shaped bridge, the backplate stamped with oval BOLLVILLER, A PARIS trademark and numbered W, 616 to centre, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with small curved inscription signed GONTARD ET BOLLVILLER A PARIS bordering the lower edge of minute ring and with blued steel Breguet style moon hands, the bevel glazed cast gilt brass case with hinged scroll cast geometric carrying handle centred with a mask at the apex, above large top glass incorporating sprung repeat button within relief scroll cast surround and conforming frieze flanked by lions mask projecting angles, the angles cast with further foliate scrolls and the gilt rear door decorated with symmetrical strapwork, on stepped skirt base mirroring the frieze.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8cm (3,25ins) deep. Bolviller is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development (page 432) as working from several addresses in Paris from 1830 until after 1870. Bollviller are known for being relatively early and inventive makers of fine French carriage clocks. Bolviller appears to have entered into partnership with C.P. Gontard in the 1840's as a Brevet was granted to both makers for a lever chronometer escapement in 1848. Gontard went on to show carriage clocks in London 1851 and patent two further related escapements and produce carriage clocks under his name alone. A related escapement to that of the current clock (fitted to a carriage clock by Jules) is illustrated by Allix and Bonnert on page 75 (Figure II/51). Condition Report: Movement is complete, appears all-original and is in relatively clean condition. The going train will wind and run; the mainspring for the strike train is broken hence will not wind, the strike train however otherwise appears free from noticeable damage. The dial has hairline cracks, the case is in good condition with no chips or cracks visible with the naked eye; the gilt finish has overall wear and patchy oxidation.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 124
A FRENCH GILT BRASS GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKLEFRAND, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train movement ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and sounding the hour every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the inside of the frontplate stamp LEFRAND, A PARIS over 17, V and backplate stamped with shield L.F., PARIS trademark and serial number 3717 to lower left corner, with rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial and blued steel moon hands, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass and push-repeat button to front edge, cavetto cornice and caddy moulded uprights to angles, the rear with pin-hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles and G'de Sonnerie/Silence/Quart's strike selection lever to underside.15cm (6ins) high, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean full working condition however the hour-strike is currently out of sync with the hands (sounds eight and twelve, nine at one and so-on). There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; a gentle clean/service is probably advisable. The switch lever to the underside works. The dial has a couple of light surface scratches (only visible on close examination through light reflecting off the surface) otherwise appears free from damage. The glasses appear free from noticeable corner chips and the finish to the case is generally very good with only light rubbing/oxidation to the handle and extremities.Clock is complete with a winding key (non-original). Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 120
A FINE GILT BRASS GORGE CASED MID-SIZED TING-TANG HOUR STRIKING AND REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK CHARLES OUDIN, PARIS, CIRCA 1855The two train eight-day movement ting-tang striking the full hour both on the hour and the half hour on a graduated pair of gongs, with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism to the top left sounding on the larger of the two gongs, the plates unusually engraved to the edges for the makers CHARLES OUDIN. PALAIS-ROYAL. 52. PARIS and HORLOGER DE LA MARINE DE L'ETAT to one side opposing repeat name and place followed by MEDAILLES AUX EXPOSITIONS DEPUIS 1806 with the inscriptions split across both the front and the backplates, the inside of the backplate numbered 1463 to lower margin and the outside stamped 1475 to lower left hand corner, the circular white enamel Roman numeral hour with blued steel moon hands set within a fine filiate scroll engraved rectangular mask incorporating subsidiary enamel alarm setting dial to lower margin, the frosted gilt bevel-glazed gorge case with tall hinged carrying handle over full-width top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail, channel-moulded uprights, and pin-hinged door to rear, on ogee-outline base.13cm (5.125ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. Charles Oudin was a highly notable watchmaker who initially worked, alongside his cousin Joseph, under Abraham-Louis Breguet who held them both in high esteem. In 1801 Oudin established himself at 65 Galerie de Pierre and is noted as working from various addresses nearby 1809-11 before settling at Palais Royal, 52 in 1812. He participated in the Exhibitions of the Products of French Industry in 1806 and 1819 and was awarded medals for 'a watch that was wound by the pendant' and 'a watch with moon phases and synodic months' at the former. At the 1819 exhibition, the firm also exhibited, among other things, an 'equation watch with an ingenious system' which was also favourably received. Charles Oudin retained his connection with the Breguet workshop often inscribing 'élève de Breguet' alongside his signature. In June 1836 the business was passed onto his son, Charles Raymond, who continued producing fine-quality timepieces before selling the business to fellow watchmaker, Amédée Charpentier, in 1857. The firm then traded under the name Oudin-Charpentier into the 20th century. Condition Report: The movement appears complete with no visible alteration or notable replacements. Although it is in dirty/neglected condition the going train will run and the strike/repeat is operational. The strike is currently sounding half an hour ahead (ie. ting-tangs the next hour at the half hour). The alarm mechanism will wind and can be set, but is not releasing hence is currently not operational. The outer gong has been re-attached to its the block which would benefit from a little fettling/finishing. Movement generally requires a gentle clean/service. The dial appears to be in very fine condition with only a handful of minor specks to the hour enamel disc visible on close examination. The case is generally in very fine condition with no discernible wear or discolouration to the gilding. The handle is of unusual shape hence could be a replacement - there is also what appears to be braze repair to the right-hand side of the baton-turning (just before the down-curve). The front glass has a miniscule chip to the lower left-hand corner (only visible on very close examination), otherwise glasses appear free from visible faults.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 109
A SWISS GILT BRASS MINIATURE MINUTE-REPEATING CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, PROBABLY GENEVA, CIRCA 1900The circular frosted eight-day keyless winding movement with five-wheel going train, straight-line lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and with push button repeat sounding on a graduated pair of gongs the hours on the larger followed by ting-tang quarters on both and finally the minutes on the smaller, the 1.25 inch circular silvered brass dial applied with vertically aligned gilt Arabic numerals and with gilt spade hands set behind circular glass with canted gilt bezel insert, the frosted gilt Anglaise type case of Mignonette No. 1 size with hinged reeded baton carrying handle over repeat plunder to top, moulded frieze with fluted band insert and stylised fluted three-quarter Corinthian inspired column uprights to angles with satin-gilt panel infill between, on stepped moulded skirt base bordered with a conforming fluted band and with sliding cover to the underside revealing winding/setting crown, micrometer regulation adjustment disc and stamped serial number 257099; with original Morocco leather covered carrying case with two-part hinged front revealing a green silk and velvet lined interior.The timepiece 8.5cm (3.375ins) high with handle down, 5.5cm (2.25ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep; the case 11cm (4.25ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep. Miniature minute-repeating carriage timepieces were developed by Swiss makers during the last decade of the 19th century, who utilised their skills as watchmakers to produce high-quality movements such as that used in the present lot. Such Miniature timepieces are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and mostly come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Condition Report: Movement is in fairly clean working condition and the minute-repeat function is operating correctly, there is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although in working in order a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has some very light rubbing and mellowing to the silvering and the minute hand may be a replacement (colour differs slightly from the hour hand) but otherwise is in good original condition. The case is also in good original condition with only very light edge rubbing to the gilding and overall very light mellowing. The travelling case is in very good original condition with minimal wear to the silk and velvet linings.Timepiece is complete with integral winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 117
A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS GORGE CASED GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK DROCOURT, PARIS, FOR GROHE, LONDON, CIRCA 1880The eight-day two train movement ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and sounding the hour every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism positioned to the top left sounding on the smaller gong, the inside of the front plate stamped 9824 and the backplate with stamped oval D C trademark for Drocourt to centre left over repeat serial number 9824 to the lower left corner, the dial with circular white enamel Roman numeral disc inscribed GROHE, WIGMORE STREET, LONDON to centre, incorporating Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and with blued steel moon hands, set within a fine foliate trail border engraved mask incorporating rectangular-outline panel interrupted by the subsidiary alarm setting dial flanked by leafy sprays to lower margin, the satin gilt bevel-glazed gorge case with leafy trail decorated hinged lobed carrying handle over oval top glass within floral spandrel engraved recessed panel and with repeat button to front rail, with repeating oval motif engraved complex upper mouldings over bright-cut decorated channelled corner uprights, the rear with pin-hinged glazed door, on generous ogee-shaped base further engraved with a stylised husk band of over leafy floral trails onto a matted ground, the underside with STRIKING/SILENT/FULL STRIKING selection lever.14cm (5.5ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. Provenance:The property of a deceased gentleman. 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. Pierre Drocourt is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development with further additions and corrections from research undertaken by Leigh Extence (available online) as born in 1819 and setting up in business as a clockmaker in Paris in 1853. He initially worked from Rue Limoges (later called 28 Rue Debelleyme after the rationalisation and merger of Streets in 1865), Paris and was succeeded by his son, Alfred (born 1847), in 1872. The blancs roulants, rough movements, were made in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, a town outside Dieppe, where Drocourt had workshops until their sale in 1904, being premises purchased from Holingue frères in 1875 who had previously supplied Drocourt. The firm was awarded numerous international exhibition medals and mentions including Silver in Paris 1878 and Gold in 1889. Condition Report: Movement is complete, clean and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or with noticeable replacements. The going train is running however the grande-sonnerie striking train is not currently operational as there appears to be a power issue. The mainspring will not currently wind on its ratchet but the train will run and strike when torque is applied to the train via the winding key (as though it is being wound). The alarm is in working condition. The dial appears free from visible damage or other faults although the retailers signature is a little rubbed. The case is in fine condition with minimal discernible wear to the gilding and only slight mellowing. The glasses appear free from visible damage/chips.Clock has a winding/setting key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 116
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT CENTRE-SECONDS REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKETATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES JOSEPH, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY L. VRARD AND COMPANY, SHANGHAI, CIRCA 1890The eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung balance, the inside of the frontplate stamped 688, 2478 to lower right-hand corner and the backplate applied with external visible strikework, the alarm mechanism set between the plates to the bottom left and sounding on a second bell mounted within the base of the case, the backplate also stamped with number 689 to the lower left opposing Chinese characters to the right, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed L. VIRARD & Co., SHANGHAI, HANKOW to centre, with blued steel moon hands and sweep centre seconds over Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt bevel-glazed gilt brass cannelee case with hinged faceted baton carrying handle over oval top glass set within floral spray spandrel engraved matted surround incorporating repeat button to front edge, with wavy floral trail engraved channel-moulded uprights and the rear with glazed pin-hinged door, on ogee moulded skirt base finely engraved with further symmetrical foliate trails into a matted ground; with original maroon velvet covered protective outer travelling case.The clock 16cm (6.25ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8,5cm (3.375ins) deep. An essentially identical carriage clock to the present lot is listed by Leigh Extence (stock ref. 1014 for £3,500), with the description indicating that the movement carries the trademark for the roulant blanc maker 'C, Joseph'. Extence notes records of a Charles Joseph being born in 1738 and dying in 1804; who was also known to have been in Shaghai in 1784. This maker was probably a predecessor (father perhaps) of the maker of the movement of the clock listed by Extence (and most likely that of the present lot). A Charles P.H. Joseph is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as subsequently working in Paris 1852-1935. Extence adds that he worked from Rue Amelot 114, Paris, and showed clocks at the 1889 and 1900 Paris Exhibitions. The velvet covering for the travelling case if the present lot was apparently preferred for clocks destined for the Chinese market. The current case is notable in that it has survived in good condition with the original velvet intact. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. A gentle clean and lubrication however is probably advisable if intending to put into daily service. The dial is in fine condition being free from visible cracks and chips and faults apparently limited to a couple of tiny surface scratches; the hands a appear original and undamaged. The dial is in very good condition with faults apparently limited to very small corner chips to two of the rear door glass; the gilding is near immaculate. The travelling case is in very good original condition with some scuffing/bruising to the upper edges red silk-lined interior from the clock being inserted over the years. The exterior has overall slight fading and edge wear but is generally very good considering the age and the nature of the covering. The strap handle is intact but some of the stitching to the velvet covering has degraded causing it to open out as well as having a short tear.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 123
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ONE-PIECE CASEATTRIBUTED TO HENRI JACOT FOR DENT, PARIS, CIRCA 1855The two train eight-day bell striking movement with gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the inside lower edges of both the front and backplates stamped 231 and the lower edge of the rear engraved Dent, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel trefoil hands and incorporating signature DENT. PARIS within the minute ring at six o'clock, the satin-gilt 'Garnier second series' type one-piece bevel glazed caddy moulded case with hinged baluster turned carrying handle over large top glass and repeat plunger to front rail, the rear with hinged glazed door and on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating inset rounded angles.12.5cm (5ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.675ins) deep. Provenance:The property of a deceased gentleman. The current lot can be directly compared to another example signed by Dent (numbered 297) offered by Leigh Extence Fine Antique Clocks (Exeter). In his listing Extence notes that 'the movement (of number 297) is identical to others seen as signed for Henri Jacot and his working partner Louis Baveux, and includes the double-finned dial pillars, the unique layout of the under-dial work, and the style of engraving to the lettering of the signature amongst other features'. He then notes direct comparisons with Jacot number 489. Edward John Dent was a talented horologist who at the age of 17 transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking.Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co. Henri Jacot is recorded by in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development 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. Although it is working a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. Dial is free from outwardly visible faults although a very slight chip can be seen at the bottom left corner on very close examination viewing from an oblique angle. Case is in very good condition with no visible chips to the glasses and faults limited to some very slight bumps to the frame as well as some light oxidation/discolouration to the gilding.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 231
A group of twenty-four livery buttons, including sets of waistcoat buttons made from USA dimes and European coins, others with Royal connections, including a rare early struck silver button depicting the head of Queen Anne between A R (Anna Regina)Good condition overall, wear commensurate with age
Lot 183
A Swiss 18ct gold hunting cased quarter-repeating keyless lever watch with white enamel dial, unsigned movement jewelled to the centre, case with monogram, inscribed curvette 'Frank from Father Xmas 1889', 52mm, approximately 89g in totalFrank Meiggs (1871-1946) son of John Meiggs, American railroad contractorDial good. Movement running and repeating correctly. Originally centre seconds chronograph, now chrono button disconnected and centre seconds hand removed. Case with some denting and rubbing. Inscription not that deep.
Lot 202
A group of thirteen buttons with female heads, to include a set of six silver buttons, another set of six base metal buttons, both depicting females playing lyres, and a single silver button, Chester and Birmingham hallmarks, approximately 22mm diameterGood condition overall, wear commensurate with age
Lot 238
A late Victorian walnut tub chair by Gillows, c.1880, with a button-upholstered back and arms, raised on beaded and fluted turned supports terminating in brass caps and castors, stamped and numbered to the back leg, presented with a loose floral cover,75cm wide 84cm deep 77cm high Condition ReportIn need of reupholstery with marks, wear, and dirt to the velvet. Calico seat appears in good order but unfinished to the back. General knocks and light chips and scratches to the supports. Tarnishing and discolouration to brass castors. Joints are sound and solid. Overall, the chair appears in relatively good structural order.
Lot 549
A matched pair of early Victorian club armchairs by Howard & Sons, c.1850, each button-upholstered in blue and white H&S factory ticking, raised on turned walnut and satin birch front supports, terminating in brass caps and castors, stamped 'COPE & COLLINSON patent' to the caps, one numbered to the back leg,72cm wide 91cm deep 77cm high (2)These early examples pre-date the firm's use of the full name stamp to the back legs and brass castors, a process which was fully established in 1898. One example is stamped with a number to the back leg, the other without. It is very possible that the latter was manufactured by Gillows for Howard & Sons - collaborations between the two firms, we understand, were relatively frequent. This chair was found by its present owner with remnants of original Howard ticking, indicating that it could have been made by Gillows and upholstered by Howard & Sons. Images of the traces of the previous ticking can be viewed on our website. Both chairs have been faithfully re-covered in matching H&S printed ticking.Condition ReportRecently reupholstered and in very good order. General knocks and wear to their supports with some repairs and sympathetic restorations. General wear to castors, but wheel freely. Joints sound and solid. Overall appear in good structural and cosmetic condition and are ready to place.
Lot 309
A Victorian rosewood stool, c.1840, with a button-upholstered seat with studded detail, and a foliate-carved 'X' structure united by ring-turned supports, 122cm wide 44cm deep 38cm highCondition ReportOne piece of the carved support is present, one side of the support is separated and needs re-glueing, further losses to decoration, knocks, wear, scratches, and chips to supports, joints are a little wobbly and would benefit from some structural and cosmetic attention
Lot 387
Joe Descomps, an Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture of a dancer, circa 1930, the female nude draped in a green patinated sash around her waist, gilt patina, on a stepped onyx base with signature (the base currently in sections), overall height 48cm.Condition report:The bronze element is in very good condition, nice original patina with just slight surface wear and rubbing through being handled. One or two small blemishes in tone to the gilt. The sections of the base have all remained fairly free of any significant chips, just some to the corners, but they obviously need re-setting. The figure is currently standing off-straight - the bolt and thread need tightening once the bas sections have been attended to. Foundry button inset to the underside of the base section.
Lot 128
Orazio Andreoni (Italian, 1840-1895), a carved marble bust of a weeping girl, incised ‘Fiaschi Studio - O Andreoni. Roma.’ to reverse, on associated circular socle, 33cm wide, 24cm deep, 50cm high Three notable chips to upper ridge of socle, another to the edge of the seam of child’s clothing, above the third button from the bottom. Several other minor nicks throughout. Would benefit from a clean.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 183
Omega 9ct gold gent's automatic wristwatch, originally purchased in 1968, the silvered dial with gold baton indices, case diameter approximately 35mm, on brown leather strap, movement no. 23799739, ref no. BL165 5020, with original guarantee booklet and red tooled Omega box.CONDITION REPORT: Currently running, no guarantee. Runs and winds smoothly. Good dial. Hand set and works. Button returns properly.
Lot 179
Swiss-made Oriosa 17 jewels gent's chronograph manual wind diver's wristwatch by Ostersetzer & Cie, c. mid-1960s, the black dial with twin chronograph dials and painted indices, case diameter approximately 37mm, on later black leather strap, also a Tonis Datomatic 23 jewelled world time diver's watch, c. 1970s, with black dial, painted green indices and date window, ref no. 2300, case diameter approximately 35mm, on later rubber strap, and a vintage Williamwatch waterproof antimagnetic watch, with black dial, painted indices and minute track, case diameter approximately 35mm. (3)CONDITION REPORT:. All three watches are running when wound, no guarantee. The left sub dial is functioning on the Oriosa, no movement to the hand on the other when pushing the button though it does go, but doesn't sweep. Date window is functioning on the Tonis.
Lot 186
Omega Seamaster DeVille 18ct gold gent's automatic watch, originally purchased in 1967, champagne dial with baton indices, case diameter 35mm, movement no. 24712491, work no. BA1655021, with later black leather strap, original guarantee booklet, Omega box, wallet and outer box, 48.5g gross.CONDITION REPORT: Watch is currently running, no guarantee. Winds smoothly, but stiffly. Hand set. Works properly. Button stays in place. Dial good. Very minor scratches on glass.
Lot 641
Paul Conti for G-Plan - Blofeld - Model 6250 - A mid 20th century 1960s easy lounge chair. The chair having a wide seat and wing back backrest with curved flared armrests. The armchair raised on a wooden four point star base over castors. The chair being upholstered in a black leather material, with button back design. AF.100 x 96 x 96
Lot 832
Ingmar Relling - Westnofa - Siesta - A retro 20th century 1970s Nordic stained beech bentwood lounge / sling chair. The chair constructed from stained bent beech wood having a twin splayed base and stretcher, the frame having a strapped material hammock supporting the black button backed aniline leather cushion. Measures approx: 98x73x84cm
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