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A FRENCH EBONISED PORTICO MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day circular countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by decorative 'gridiron' pendulum with lyre-shaped yoke over concentric moulded disc bob, the backplate numbered 764 to left hand side and 8-1 to lower margin, the 4.5 inch engine-turned silvered brass Roman numeral dial with steel moon hands set within a bead-bordered gilt engine-milled bezel, the case with caddy moulded cornice and laurel cast mount to frieze over two pairs of columns with engine milled gilt caps and bases flanking the dial, on a plinth base with conforming moulded skirt and disc feet, (case with alterations to pediment and base).45cm (17.75ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. 

Y&nbspA FINE WILLIAM AND MARY EBONY TABLE CLOCK WITH SILENT PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON TWO BELLSSAMUEL WATSON, COVENTRY OR LONDON, CIRCA 1690The seven finned pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and 'silent' pull-quarter repeat on a graduated pair of bells, the backplate with external horizontal hour hammer spring towards the upper margin and engraved with symmetrical scrolling foliage incorporating tulip blooms around a central reserve signed Samuel Watson, the 6.125 inch square brass dial with vacant calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with squat fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and winged cherub cast spandrel mounts to angles, the ebony veneered case with eagle head and dolphin cast hinged brass carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure over Knibb-style ogee cornice mouldings and rectangular glazed front door, the sides with brass repousse scroll decorated lozenge sound frets over rectangular windows and the rear with glazed door set within the frame of the case, on conforming ogee moulded shallow skirt base with brass disc feet.29cm (11.5ins) high with handle down, 22cm (8.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Samuel Watson was an important clockmaker and mathematician who is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as initially working in Coventry from around 1680 where he was Sheriff in 1686 before moving to Long Acre ('next door to the Bagnio in the Parish'), London, in around 1691; he was admitted to the Clockmakers' Company as a free Brother in 1692. He was supposedly 'Mathematician ordinary' to Charles II for whom he made an astronomical clock in 1682 followed by another clock which he did not finish until after the King's death. This clock was eventually sold to Queen Mary on its completion in 1690 and is preserved at Windsor Castle albeit in a later case. He also made two further complex astronomical clocks for Isaac Newton and invented five minute repeating for watches. He worked with the Lichfield based physician, John Floyer, in developing a medical 'pulse watch' which was subsequently advertised in 1707. Latterly, in November 1712, Watson approached the Clockmaker's Company with an instrument to 'discover the houre of the day at sea and several other useful mathematical matters' but to no avail.  The current lot is designed to sound the hours and quarters on two bells only on demand. This form of quarter repeat mechanism is thought to have been devised for timepieces destined for night-time use in the bedroom; whilst striking clocks with quarter repeat facility were generally intended to be utilised downstairs during the day and upstairs at night. As a consequence silent-pull quarter repeating timepieces are rarer as the original owner would have to be very wealthy indeed to afford a timepiece reserved exclusively for use in the bed chamber. The design of the repeat mechanism used in the current lot is based to the system devised by Joseph Knibb (as described and illustrated in Allix, Charles and Harvey, Laurence HOBSON'S CHOICE pages 36-7) with the principal differences being the shape and positioning of the pivoted gear-toothed sector, and the use of cocked pivots and distinctive external horizontal springs for each of the bell hammers. These details, however, are almost identical to those on a clock by Henry Jones (ex, Vehmeyer Collection) illustrated in Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Clock Pull Repeat Striking 1675-1725 page 71. Indeed the only discernible difference between the Henry Jones timepiece and the current lot is a the provision of a second brass lever acting as a spacer between the gear toothed sector and the hour snail. In addition to the near-identical repeat system the present clock also shares other strong similarities with the movement Vehmeyer Henry Jones such as the chapter ring (in particular the squat fleur-de-lys half-hour markers) and the design of the backplate engraving - which can also be very closely compared to two backplates for clocks by Joseph Knibb illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 page 134, Figure 8.8. The case also shares the same mouldings, design/format of the side apertures, and overall proportions of the Vehmeyer Jones although the present lot does not have a repousse caddy. Another very similar silent-pull repeating timepiece by Henry Jones, sharing almost all of the above details, was sold in these rooms on 17th May 2015; this further example is notable in that it also had the very generous allocation of seven movement pillars as per the present clock.When all of the above observations are considered, it would be reasonable to suggest that the present timepiece could well have been made in the workshop of Henry Jones for retail by Samuel Watson. This possibility is perhaps further reinforced by the lack of place name within the signature which may suggest that the clock was supplied to Watson whilst he was still working in Coventry. If this was the case then the present lot would pre-date 1691, which is when Watson is believed to have moved to London. As a final note it is interesting to compare the present timepiece with Samuel Watson's slightly later clocks of the same specification. One such example is illustrated and described by Sunny Dzik in BENEATH THE DIAL... pages 99-102. This timepiece incorporates repeat work of near identical design as that used on the present clock but with the exception of the external horizontal hammer springs being dispensed in favour of the more standard arrangement comprising springs attached to the insides of the plates. As noted by Sunny Dzik this slightly later clock also belongs to a small series of timepieces that originally had sweep seconds hand revolving once every two minutes. The production of these centre-seconds timepieces may have been connected to Watson's work with the physician John Floyer, who was the first to apply timing of the heart rate as an important diagnostic indicator. The strong similarities between these later timepieces and the current lot would suggest that Samuel Watson was heavily influenced by the Henry Jones at the height of his career. Condition Report: For detailed condition report please contact the Dreweatts Clock department.Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARMGAY LAMAILLE AND COMPANY, PARIS, CIRCA 1890The eight-day two train gong striking movement with later frosted gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate with alarm mechanism to upper left and stamped with oval panel inscribed PATENT SURETY ROLLER to centre over oval G L trademark and serial number 3847 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial indistinctly inscribed T. GAU..T, MELBOURNE to centre, with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass, cavetto cornice and caddy-moulded corner uprights, the rear with pin-hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles; with a small brass carriage timepiece, Matthew Norman, recent, in a gilt tooled faux leather book-form presentation case with paperwork, (2).The principal clock 14.5ins (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8cm (3.25ins) deep. The firm of Gay, Lamaille and Company and their patent for the 'surety roller' is discussed by Thomas R. Wotruba in his article The story behind 'PATENT SURETY ROLLER' stamped on carriage clocks published in ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY June 2019 (pages 239-47). Wotruba describes how the Patent Surety Roller (a mechanism which prevents the strike star wheel from accidentally jumping out-of-sync whilst the clock is being transported) was invented by Moritz Immisch for which he received a brevet in 1879. The patent was subsequently secured by Messrs Gay, Lamaille and Company of Paris and London. One of the firm's founders, Emile Gay(e), is recorded as working at 20 Red Lion Square, London in 1861 before going into partnership with a clockmaker named Vicarino and setting up operations at 5 rue Beranger, Paris. In around 1877-78 George Lamaille replaced Vicarino forming Gay, Lamaille and Company who through their strong connections with London supplied many of the leading English retailers such as Dent, Frodsham and Lund & Blockley during the latter years of the 19th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition although the strike is currently an hour out-of-sync (sounds one hour behind). As catalogued the escapement platform is a replacement otherwise movement appears free from visible alteration or noticeable replacements. Dial has some light hairline cracks to the upper left-hand corner (only visible on close examination from oblique angle looking up into the corner behind the bevel of the glass) otherwise dial is in fine condition. Case has a small corner chip to the lower right-hand corner of the rear door glass otherwise case is in good original condition albeit with patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the gilding.Clock has a winding key.The Matthew Norman timepiece has overall discolouration/tarnishing to the case otherwise is in essentially unused but working condition. The original key is also present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CROSSBANDED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 'PENNY MOON' LUNAR CALENDARJOSEPH SILL, WIGTON, CIRCA 1760The four finned and ringed pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square gilt brass dial with penny moon lunar month indication over decorative arched calendar aperture to the foliate scroll engraved matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers and generous Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track incorporating engraved signature Jo: Sill, WIGTON to upper margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with generous cavetto cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by slender free-standing Doric columns with conforming half columns positioned to the rear of each side, the trunk with ogee throat moulding over ogee-arch top caddy moulded mahogany crossbanded door flanked by fluted quarter columns to front angles, on plinth base fronted with rectangular panel-outline mahogany band to fascia flanked by canted angles over moulded skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between.208cm (82ins) high, 56cm (22ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Joseph Sill worked in Wigton, Cumberland, as both a clockmaker and innkeeper from circa 1729 when he succeeded his father Richard Sill. He died in 1803. Condition Report: Movement is complete, original and is essentially in working condition however a clean/service is required. The backcock has a break in its casting hence will require attention. The dial has crack to the left-hand margin which has been repaired by riveting a small bracing plate to the rear. Dial otherwise is in good original condition with nice moderately aged patination. The calendar and moon disc mechanisms are intact. The pine seatboard has age but is probably not original, there is no packing to the cheek uprights of the case but there is evidence of some adjustment hence we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition. The front ogee top moulding has been replaced and the front corners rounded and there is a crack to the left-hand side of the hood otherwise is in good original untouched condition. The rest of the case is relatively untouched. The rear left-hand edge has a slender section split-out (approx. 20cm in length) and the trunk door has had a nock to the flower corner causing crossbanding to break-off. The plinth has a vertical shrinkage crack and the skirt/feet has been replaced, Faults are otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with age.Clock has pair of faceted lead weights and a pendulum. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III/REGENCY FIGURED MAHOGANY 'NORWICH' TYPE WEIGHT-DRIVEN DROP-TRUNK OR TAVERN WALL CLOCKW. HOLLAND, CHESTER, CIRCA 1805Ther four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 16 inch circular white painted dial indistinctly signed W. HOLLAND, CHESTER to centre and with Vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals, with pierced steel hands set behind hinged glazed ogee moulded bezel, the case with concave-topped rectangular caddy moulded door over moulded collar and down-curved quarter-round base, the sides with hinged doors set behind the dial, (lacking weights).128cm (50.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. William Holland is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, Complete 21st Century Edition as working from King Street, Chester 1795-1829.  Condition Report: Movement is in very dirty/dusty neglected condition however appears complete and in original with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The dial retains original untouched surface which is heavily rubbed/faded but with no significant losses or flaking evident. The movement and dial rest on an old, probably original, seatboard which is wedged tight in the case (probably due to very slight shrinkage in the case) hence the movement cannot be removed without taking the dial off/dismantling. The case is generally in sound original condition. The backboard has vertical splitting and has a loss to the upper edge; a metal brace has been applied form which it can be hung on the wall. The top panel is a replacement and is currently loose (although allows the movement to be viewed). The rounded section at the base has some horizontal shrinkage cracking but no losses to the veneer. The left hand side has cracks above the side door but no losses; both side doors have losses to the applied overlaps to the edges. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, light shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Generally a good honest sound untouched example ripe for sensitive restoration, clock has pendulum (no suspension spring), a winder but no weights or case key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III PARQUETRY DECORATED OAK EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKEDWARD BILBIE, CHEWSTOKE, CIRCA 1760The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum. The 12 inch square brass dial with arched calendar aperture to the centre engraved with scene of a square-rigged ship passing a building over signature EDWARD, BILBIE, CHEW STOKE beneath a delicate scroll border to lower margin, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with generous Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll and shell cast spandrels to angles, in a case wit swan neck pediment over cavetto cornice, blind fret fronted frieze and hinged glazed dial surround flanked by free-standing columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular windows and bargeboards to the rear edges, the trunk with concave throat over caddy moulded rectangular door centred with a parquetry star within mahogany crossbanded surround, the plinth base with ogee top mounding over plain fascia and caddy mounded skirt.219cm (86.25ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Edward Bilbie senior is recorded in Moore, A.J THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 (Appendix vii) as born 1666 and probably working from circa 1695 as he is thought to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Edward Webb who died in 1694; by 1698 he had certainly become established in Chew Stoke as a bellfounder. Edward Bilbie had two sons, Edward II (born 1694) who assisted his father but unfortunately died within six months of his father in 1725, and Thomas (born 1702) who inherited his father's business in 1725 and worked until 1768. Edward II had a son who he also named Edward (III - born circa 1715), who is thought to have been brought up by his uncle Thomas, and worked alongside him until around 1768. The present lot would have been made by Edward Bilbie III most likely whilst working alongside his uncle, Thomas. The marine landscape engraved decoration to the centre of the dial of is a textbook example of the style adopted by Bristol and Chew Valley clockmakers during the third quarter of the 18th century, and no doubt reflects the pride of the original owner in the region's maritime mercantile economy. 

AN IRISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKALEXANDER CHRISTIE, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13.5 inch square brass dial with vestigial arched calendar aperture and leafy rosette centred subsidiary seconds dial to the rococo scroll engraved centre signed ALEX'R CHRISTIE, DUBLIN to lower margin, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer dot minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and generous winged cherub mask and scroll cast gilt brass spandrels to angles, the case with swan neck pediment applied with carved rosettes to the scroll terminals over cushion-shaped frieze relief carved with rococo scrolls centred with a grotesque 'green man' mask, the hinged glazed dial aperture applied with carved fluted Corinthian three-quarter columns to angles and the sides with reeded bargeboards to the rear edges, the trunk with blind geometric fret to the lip of the cavetto throat moulding over shallow caddy-moulded break-arch top door flanked by fluted Doric quarter columns to the angles, the plinth with stepped ogee top mouldings over shaped raised panel to fascia flanked by canted angles, on bracket feet.244cm (96ins) high, 53.5cm (21ins) wide, 34.5cm (13.5ins) deep. Provenance:Evelyn Gairdner-nee Handcock, only daughter of Lord Castlemaine (1897-1984) thence by family descent the current vendor. This clock was rescued from Moydrum Castle near Athlone, Ireland before the castle was burned down in July 1921.  Alexander Christie is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Dublin 1758 until his death in 1801. Condition Report: Movement is basically complete and original with the exception of the calendar drive flag (would have originally been fitted to the hour hand tube). There is nothing obvious to indicate that the movement will not run but it will require a service/setting-up. The dial plate is a little distorted behind the chapter ring where the dial feet are fitted to the spokes of the 'cartwheel' cut-outs. The right hand corner is also bent a little backwards and is missing its tip. The dial feet are a little misaligned also so will require adjustment. The calendar disc has been secured tight on its post (does not turn). Hands appear undamaged. The chapter ring has lost its silvering and overall the dial is in neglected condition. The movement is attached to what appears to be its original seatboard however the cheek uprights of the case are applied with various pieces of packing suggesting that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is essentially complete and original but requires general moderate attention from a case/furniture restorer. The hood is in good condition with faults essentially limited to repairs to the hood column capitals, a loose rosette to the pediment, general light bumps and nocks to the extremities and carving and slight shrinkage cracks to the sides. The front right hand corner has a scarf repair to the corner infront of the column. The carcass of the rest of the case trunk is in good condition with strong structure. The lower hinge of the trunk door has at some point been 'pulled' causing splitting to the surround into which the hinge was screwed; some re-gluing/making sound this damage has been done. The plinth front panel is warped (front lower edge projects around 7mm) and has a crack, the lower left small quadrant infill panel is also loose; otherwise plinth is in sound condition. Finish is generally somewhat dull/muted and there are relatively minor bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age.Clock has pendulum, two weights, a case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspAN INTERESTING QUEEN ANNE EBONY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKRICHARD STREET, LONDON, CIRCA 1715The six finned pillar twin fusee inside rack bell striking movement now with anchor escapement for regulation by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating worm gear rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate finely engraved with leafy herringbone border enclosing symmetrical foliate scrollwork around a central classical bust resting on a shelf draped with a lambrequin signed RICH. STREET, LONDON, the 6.5 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob and calendar apertures and applied silvered oval plate engraved Rich'd Street, London to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine delicate scroll pierced steel hands and unusual winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrel mounts to angles with the upper concealing engraved rosettes and spare holes indicating original provision of twin selection rings, the arch with rosette-centred subsidiary dial engraved with Arabic numeral hour chapters flanked by bird inhabited foliate scrollwork, the inverted bell-top case with substantial hinged bras carrying handle and crisp complex waist mouldings to the distinctive ogee-shaped superstructure, with ogee and cavetto top mouldings and hinged front applied with complex raised mouldings to the break-arch glazed dial aperture and upper quadrant panels, the sides with rectangular over break-arch glazed apertures and the rear with break-arch glazed door incorporating blind upper quadrant panels set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with block feet.44cm (17.25ins) high with handle down, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Richard Street is an important but relatively enigmatic maker who is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1687, made Assistant in 1713 and appointed Warden 1716. He was a fine maker who had close working connections with Thomas Tompion for whom it is thought he made repeating watch movements (see Evans, Jeremy THOMAS TOMPION at the Dial and Three Crowns page 114). Street is perhaps best known for his commission by Sir Isaac Newton to supply a monumental month duration longcase clock for presentation to Dr. Bentley for the Observatory at Trinity College Cambridge in 1708; he also, alongside William Wright, took over the maintenance of the turret clock at St. Pauls Cathedral from Langley Bradley in 1716. A year going clock in an Arabesque marquetry case by Street survives in the Collection of the National Trust at Melford Hall, Suffolk.  The engraving to the backplate of the current lot can be broadly compared to decoration discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass within the chapter titled 'Vine engraving 1700-1740' (pages 313-336). However, perhaps the strongest similarities are seen on backplates for clocks by George Graham illustrated earlier in the publication on pages 276-78 (figures 15.14-.16). From this it would be reasonable suggest that the backplate of the present clock was executed by the same engraver - Tompion/Graham's 'graver G.195'. The case of the present clock also demonstrates a high-quality individual approach with regards to detailing. This is most noticeable within the design of the superstructure which, in addition to being fitted with a particularly generous cast brass handle, has bold waist mouldings over individual ogee-profile to the caddy itself. This departs from the usual stepped ogee profile seen on other cases made by Street's contemporaries, including Quare and Graham; and is suggestive of a maker looking to set himself aside from others. Evidence in both the movement and dial of the present clock indicate that it was originally made with pull-quarter repeat and subsidiary selection dials (one most likely for strike/silent selection) to the upper spandrel areas. Although the mechanism has lost some of its original features, there has been minimal alteration to both the movement and dial. Hence the clock presents as a tantalising restoration project which would result in an example of fine specification and full of individual character reflective of one of the most interesting and enigmatic makers of the period. 

A GEORGE II OAK THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKT. DICKER, SILCHESTER, CIRCA 1745The single-handed posted countwheel bell striking movement with rectangular section steel corner posts rivetted to the brass top and bottom plates and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markets and signed T. Dicker, Silchester to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hand and urn-centred scroll cast spandrels to angles, in an oak case with architectural cornice and plain frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with Doric three-quarter columns to angles, the rear edge with matching quarter columns, the trunk with concave throat over rectangular caddy moulded door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over plain skirt.202cm (79.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Thomas Dicker is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Silchester, Hampshire, 1736-56 before moving to Reading where he worked until his death in 1774. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears fundamentally all original. The dial is in good condition with faults limited to a few blemishes to the chapter ring which also has patchy discolouration to the silvering. Movement has later seatboard set on packing pieces indicating that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case. The case presents as being in good visual condition but has replaced backboard and the plinth has been re-faced with plywood fronted by veneers which match the rest of the case very well. Skirt is also a replacement. Clock has a pendulum and weight.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERFRASER, LONDON, CIRCA 1770With open triangular pediment and cavetto cornice projecting at the sides over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath engraved signature Fraser, London to the right hand side of the tube opposing Fahrenheit scale thermometer incorporating brass protective cover to the bulb to the left, over caddy moulded trunk with visible tube, the base with inverted baluster-vase shaped cistern cover.98cm (38.5ins) high, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide. William Fraser is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS as born circa 1720 and died 1815. He worked as 'Optician and Mathematical Instrument maker to the King and The Prince Wales' from 3 New Bond Street, London, and took his son into partnership in 1799. 

Y&nbspA REGENCY MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERBERRINGER, LONDON, CIRCA 1815With swan neck pediment over glazed silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Berringer, London to upper margin, over caddy moulded ebony line edged trunk with Vernier setting square flanked by ogee side corbels to throat and arch glazed Fahrenheit alcohol thermometer to front, the rounded base applied with ring-turned domed cistern cover over level adjustment square to underside.98.5cm (38.75ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Henry Berringer is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS as working in London circa 1810-30.Please note Dreweatts have an ivory exemption license for this lot XYWLRLAY

A FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS CORNICHE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the frontplate stamped with a cruciform motif next to number 687 and an inverted V to lower edge, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued spade hands, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over cavetto cornice with rounded angles and caddy moulded uprights to angles, the rear with hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating bracket feet to angles.14cm (5.5ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. The case of the current clock is a little unusual in that the top cornice section is secured directly to the corner uprights essentially forming a 'one-piece' arrangement. The bosses supporting the carrying handle hinge knuckles are also more prominent than on other cases of related design. These details would suggest that the present case is a notably early version of the corniche design/variant. Condition Report: The movement is in clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The going train is working but the mainspring for the strike train is broken hence requires replacement. The dial has a very light hairline crack across the lower left-hand corner (only visible on very close examination (almost undetectable with the naked eye). The case is in good original condition with faults limited to some slight surface bruising to one of the rear uprights and overall light degradation to the lacquered finish. Has a winding key but no travelling case. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY LINE INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERJOHN GALLY, EXETER, CIRCA 1810With open triangular pediment above rectangular silvered Vernier scale annotated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature John Gally, EXETER to right-hand side opposing Fahrenheit scale spirit barometer to the left, set behind hinged glazed triple-line edged door over conforming line decorated caddy moulded trunk with visible tube, the rounded base with ring turned domed cistern cover.95cm (37.5ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. John Gally is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Exeter circa 1810-30. Condition Report: The instrument has been recently serviced by a specialist for the vendor hence is fine working condition with good clean silvering to the register plate. The cistern cover is a replacement otherwise case is in very good original condition with only very minor age-related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-CHIMING 'BASKET-TOP' BRACKET CLOCKRETAILED BY NOBLE AND CHIVERS, BATH, LATE 19th CENTURYThe substantial four columnar pillar tripe chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, chiming a choice of two tunes on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hours on a gong, the backplate with pendulum holdfast, the 6.75 inch wide rectangular dial with shaped silvered plate engraved NOBLE & CHIVERS, BATH to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, witch scroll pierced steel hands and unusual oak leaf cast gilt spandrels to angles with the upper interrupted by twin subsidiary CHIME/SILENT and CHIME ON 8 BELLS/CAMBRIDGE CHIMES selection dials with winged mask ornament between, the 17th century style case with twin putto term cast hinged carrying handle to the pierced 'basket' caddy superstructure decorated with seated putti and baskets of flowers within foliate strapwork, flanked by brass flambeau urn finials to angles over double cavetto top mouldings and brass-fillet bordered glazed aperture to the front door applied with scroll pierced mounts to the frame, the sides with rectangular cast brass frets further decorated with a central classical term and seated putti within foliate strapwork, the rear flush with rectangular brass grille inset door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto mounded skirt base applied with ribbon-tied floral cast mounts to angles over brass paw feet.42cm (16.5ins) high with handle down, 28.5cm (11.25ins) wide, 21cm (8.25ins) deep. Noble and Chivers were retailers of silver, jewellery and luxury goods based at 2 New Bond Street Buildings, Bond Street, Bath. They succeeded the business established by Thomas Noble in circa 1770 and were in business from prior to 1875 until after 1900. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in full working condition (will run, chime and strike) however the mechanism is somewhat dirty/dusty with [patchy oxidation to the old lacquered finishes to the plates. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in very good original condition with only relatively light mellowing to the lacquered/silvered finishes. The minute hand has been repaired. The case is also in very good original condition with faults very much limited to overall tarnishing of the mounts, very slight shrinkage and edge-rubbing to the ebonised finish.Clock is complete with pendulum and a modern crank winder (no case keys required as doors are secured via manually operated latches). Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERFRASER, LONDON, CIRCA 1790With swan neck pediment over glazed silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Fraser, London to upper margin, over caddy moulded flame figured trunk with Vernier setting square flanked by cavetto sides to throat, the rounded base incorporating cavetto-capped part-cylindrical cistern cover with shallow ogee dome underside.100cm (39.5ins) high, 16cm (6,25ins) wide. William Fraser is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS as born circa 1720 and died 1815. He worked as 'Optician and Mathematical Instrument maker to the King and The Prince Wales' from 3 New Bond Street, London, and took his son into partnership in 1799. 

Three pairs of ladies 9ct gold earrings, approximately 1.9g, together with a yellow metal stick pin, a white metal curb link chain, a 19th century mahogany tea caddy and a large assortment of costume jewellery

Four Scottish silver caddy spoons, comprising: one single struck Hourglass pattern with ovoid bowl by James & Walter Marshall, Edinburgh 1823, retailer's mark D.M (not traced), 10.5cm (4 1/4in) long; one old English with ovoid bowl by Robert Gray of Glasgow, Edinburgh circa 1785-91; one Old English pattern with incurve's to the bowl by Robert Gray & Sons, Edinburgh 1810; and one Fiddle pattern by Robert Smeaton of Leith, Edinburgh 1818, 63g (2 oz) gross (4)

A silver six piece cruet set by Roberts & Dore Ltd, Birmingham 1936, round faceted, in a box with two salt and two mustard spoons and four blue glass liners; a matched sewing set, the thimble titled William & Adelaide Crowned 1831, a thread waxer, a pin cushion and a tape measure, all unmarked, in a maroon leather case; a George III bright-cut sugar tongs by Thomas Northcote, late 18th century; a tea strainer on stand and various flatware including two caddy spoons faults, 349g (11.25 oz) weighable (qty)

A pair of Victorian silver Fiddle, Shell and Thread sauce ladles by Robert Williams & Sons, Exeter 1850, double struck; together with two Exeter Fiddle pattern sugar shifting spoons, a toddy ladle, a cream ladle, an Issac Parkin sugar spoon and a Victorian caddy spoon, 360g (11.6 oz) gross (8)

A small collection of silver and bone mounted flatware and utensils, including: an English provincial old English bright-cut caddy spoon with a shell bowl by Thomas Watson, Newcastle circa 1794-98; an early Victorian King's pattern caddy scoop by Taylor & Perry, Birmingham 1846; a pair of salt spoons, worn Chester marks; an old English teaspoon, compressed marks; three silver handled manicure implements by Sanders & Mackenzie, Birmingham 1949; and other items, 47g (1.5 oz) weighable (12)

A Victorian silver caddy spoon, by John Milward Banks, Chester 1906, 15grams, 7.5cm (3in) long

A collection of silver and silver mounted items, including: a circular photograph frame by Carr's of Sheffield, Sheffield 1996, with a reed and ribbon border, the blue plush back with an easel, 16cm (6 1/4in) diameter; a capstan inkwell by A. & J. Zimmerman Ltd, Birmingham 1930, with a glass liner, 11.5cm (4 1/2in) diameter, loaded; an oval tea caddy by Josiah Williams & Co., London 1910; a menu holder by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1909, with a horseshoe, on a circular base, loaded; an Edwardian silver mounted sewing scissors in sheath by Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham 1906; and other items, 229g (7.35 oz) gross weighable, (10)

A collection of silver small flatware, various makers and dates, a few crested or initialled, including: an early Victorian leaf bowl caddy spoon, maker's mark partial, Birmingham 1841; a hammered caddy spoon, maker's mark CM&W? (not traced), London 1973; two sets of six teaspoons; a pair of American salt spoons by Shreve & Co.; a Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904 souvenir spoon; and a sifting spoon by R. Wallace & Sons, 571g (18.35 oz) gross (27)

Twenty four pieces of Royal Albert Lavender rose tea china, Ringtons caddy and three items of Royal Winton

A silver hot water pot, William Neale & Son Ltd, Birmingham 1931, wooden handle, gross weight 10.1oz; a silver-plated tea caddy; a silver-plated hot water jug; a silver-plated lidded entree dish; a pair of plated fish servers; and sugar nips.Qty: 6

A silver tea caddy London hallmarks 173 grams

A collection of silver objects of virtue, including tea caddy, tea caddy spoon, other novelty spoons, pencil holders, small pill boxes.

A Silver Caddy Spoon with Scrolled Handle and Plain Bowl by William Aitken, 10cm Long

A Silver Caddy Spoon with Scrolled and Pierced Handle and Shell Bowl, Sheffield Hallmark, 9cm long

A 19th Century Silver Caddy Spoon with Chased Handle and Shell Shaped Bowl with Repousse Scrolls, Foliage and Shells, Marks Rubber, 9cm long

A Wedgwood Jasperware Cup and Saucer Together with a Wedgwood Jasperware Caddy Spoon

A Victorian rosewood two-division tea caddy, 19cm wide; a ditto trinket box, 24cm wide; & a pair of modern small oil paintings of sailing vessels, 7.75cm x 16.75cm, framed.

Six various silver napkin rings; a set of six silver teaspoons; four other silver spoons; & a silver tea caddy spoon.

An early 20th century Chinese Republic pewter tea caddy. The caddy cylindrical in form, featuring engraved bird to the lid and floral decoration to the body. With character mark to base. Measures approx. 11.5cm tall, 9.5cm in diameter.

A late 19th century Victorian Tunbridgeware sewing box / desk tidy. The caddy box featuring mother of pearl inset central panel & escutcheon (escutcheon loose but present), with zigzag inlaid Tunbridge mosaic design. Measures approx. 11cm x 25cm x 17cm.

A late 19th century Chinese silver prunus root-shape tea caddy with applied blossoming branches, push-fitting cover, 12cm high, maker KH, 12 cm H, 311g

Two Georgian and two Victorian fiddle pattern table spoons with dog nose bowls, initialled, each 22 cm, 258g; together with an Edwardian silver lidded mustard pot with blue glass line by Elkington & Co., 1909; a silver trinket box with enamelled lid by Herbert Scott Murdoch, Birmingham, 1924, some dinks; a caddy spoon with bright-cut decoration by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham, 1909 and a mounted Morgan one dollar coin, 1897 (6)

HM SILVER TEA CADDY

Golf caddy and clubs

A set of six silver handled butter knives, filled, cased, a late Victorian silver caddy spoon, and Edward VII silver mote spoon, and other silver spoons, weighable silver 88gms, 2,86ozs

A George III silver Fiddle pattern caddy spoon, maker Edward Mayfield, London, 1802, with shell-shaped bowl, another caddy spoon, maker Thomas Wheatley, Newcastle and a Victorian example, total weight of silver 43gms, 1.40ozs

An Edward VII silver tea caddy and cover, maker Atkin Bros, Sheffield, 1908, initialled, of cylindrical outline with reeded borders, with pull-off lid, 8cm high, 95gms, 3.07ozs

A George III silver Fiddle pattern caddy spoon, maker Thomas Wallis (II) & Jonathan Hayne, London, 1818, another by William Eley I, William Fearn & William Chawner, London, 1814, with shell-shaped bowl and one other caddy spoon, total weight of silver 43gms, 1.40ozs. (3).

A Victorian silver caddy spoon, maker Chawner & Co, London, 1843 crested and initialled, and another by Samuel Hayne & Dudley Carter, London, 1863, total weight of silver 29gms, 0.95ozs.

A George III silver Old English pattern caddy spoon, makers mark worn, London, 1800, with shell-shaped bowl, a similar caddy spoon, maker's mark worn, London, 1783, and another caddy spoon by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, Sheffield, 1936, total weight of silver 36gms, 1.18ozs

Four various silver caddy spoons, various makers and dates, total weight of silver 64gms, 2.07ozs

A George III silver caddy spoon, maker George Smith II & Thomas Hayter, London, 1800, and another caddy spoon, Birmingham, 1809, total weight of silver 17gms, 0.56ozs

A George IV silver Fiddle pattern caddy spoon, maker Francis Powell, London, 1824, another by Charles Shipway, London, 1828 and another by JR, London, 1829, total weight of silver 36gms, 1.17ozs. (3)

A 19th century rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlaid tea caddy of sarcophagus outline, raised on squat bun feet, 20cm wide, a half star-back fishing reel, treen string box and other treen boxes and tumblers.

Georgian mahogany sarcophagus formed tea caddy with metal mounts, 49cm wide

WALNUT BRASS FINISHED LAP DESK, VICTORIAN 2 DIVISION TEA CADDY & DECORATIVE BOX

A KIRBY SENTRIA UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER with three boxes and a caddy containing accessories including Floor care system, Shampoo system etc (PAT pass and working)

A THREE PIECE CONDIMENT SET AND OTHER ITEMS, condiments including a pepperette, mustard and salt, each piece hallmarked 'Harrods Ltd' London 1938, together with a shell shape caddy spoon, bright cut pattern to the handle with engraved initials, hallmarked 'Stephen Adams II' London 1803, a silver toothpick holder hallmarked 'Mappin & Webb' Birmingham, and a silver Gurnsey jug hallmarked Birmingham, approximate gross weight 5.68 ozt, 176.38 grams (condition report: general light wear, all pieces have minor tarnishing, the Gurnsey jug has dinks in places)

A Regency penwork tea caddy, the cover inset with an engraving of figures by a castle, 23.5 x 16 x 16cm and two small Tunbridge ware boxes

A Victorian brass bound rosewood writing box, 30.5 x 22 x 13cm, a George IV satinwood tea caddy and three Japonaise lacquered wall brackets

A George V silver bombe shaped tea caddy, S.W. Smith & Co, Birmingham, 1916, width 9cm, together with a later silver caddy spoon.

An early 18th century oak longcase clock, by Joseph Taylor, in an architectural provincial caddy topped case, inset with square brass dial signed Jose.h Taylor, 30 hour single train movement, the dial with subsidiary calendar aperture, alterations and restorations There are several Joseph Taylor's listed in G.H.Baillie, largely in London in first quarter 18th century. 

Victorian silver shell shaped dish, London 1892, 12 x 10cm, together with a pair of smaller silver shell dishes by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1892 and an Epns caddy spoon with a shell shaped bowl (4)

Victorian walnut tea caddy, bras mounted with turquoise cabochons, two internal divisions, 20 x 12 x 11cm

Burrwood sarcophagus tea caddy, 22 x 25cm