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Click here to subscribeA collection of loose mixed flatware, comprising; a pair of Victorian table forks, London 1849, three dessert forks, Sheffield 1928, two further forks, thirteen cruet spoons, a caddy spoon, a preserve spoon, a sugar sifter spoon, four further spoons, a butter knife and a pair of sugar nips, together with a white metal ladle, total weight approx 24.8oz (some damage)
WITHDRAWN - A large 19th Century Regency rosewood tea caddy of sarcophagus form. The outer case of simple form having a brass hoop swing handles with shell back-plates. Brass lock and escutcheon with gadrooned skirt and brass ball feet with floral decoration. The hinged cover opening to reveal a three section appointed interior with each section having separate lids with handles. Measure approx; 22cm x 32cm x 17cm. Note; one of the ball feet has been replaced.
A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECES. HARRIS, WORTHING, CIRCA 1825The four pillar single fusee movement with ogee-shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed S, Harris, Worthing and with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged convex-glazed caddy-moulded cast brass bezel, with caddy mounded wooden surround secured with to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side and pendulum access flap to the curved underside.36cm (14ins) diameter, 18cm (7ins) deep. A S. Harris of Worthing does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however a Lipman Harris is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Worthing circa 1839.
Y A CONTINENTAL GILT BRASS MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SMALL 'RELIGIEUSE' TABLE CLOCK CASEANONYMOUS, POSSIBLY FLEMISH, LATE 17th CENTURYWith red shell veneered domed caddy surmount applied with bead cast collar to lower margin set on a swept moulding applied with a cast gilt female mask mount to front, over shallow-arch gilt bead-bordered glazed aperture for a dial measuring 4.5 inches wide by 5.5 inches high to the hinged front door over line bordered apron, flanked by angled projecting free-standing Doric columns with ivory caps and bases standing on conforming angled plinths, the sides with rectangular red shell veneered doors applied with gilt arch bead-cast mouldings and with conforming half columns at the rear, on skirt base applied with gilt cast grotesque mounts to the projecting front angles over integral cast feet.39cm (15.25ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep.
A GEORGE II/III MINIATURE OAK HOODED WALL CLOCK CASEANONYMOUS, MID TO LATE 18th CENTURYThe hood with domed caddy superstructure over shallow ogee cornice and front door incorporating a 4.25 by 4.75 inch dial aperture, with plain chin beneath, the bracket with ogee edged throat moulding over twin shaped bracket supports with backboard behind.45cm (17.75ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.75ins) deep.Condition Report: The hood is lacking glass to the front door as well as the bottom pin hinge (hence is loose) the right hand side is applied with a mask slip, the other three edges (top, bottom and left margin) do not presently have dial mask slips applied. Hood otherwise is in good original condition. The backboard has scooping-out most likely to create additional clearance for a back-mounted alarm mechanism and rope lines. The rear has three iron strap reinforcements to stabilise a glued split that runs top to bottom. Bracket is otherwise in good original condition. Overall the colour/surface is flat/untouched and there is slight opening/dryness to all joints. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCK INSET WITH CHINOISERIE PORCELAIN PANELSTHE MOVEMENT PROBABLY BY BRUNELOT, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with trademark B within a circle over serial number 500, the rectangular light turquoise ground porcelain dial polychrome painted with blossoming foliage within stylised Roman numeral gilt cartouche chapter ring, with brass spade hands over painted scene of a female in oriental inspired dress playing with two young boys beneath blossoming shrubbery continuing up to envelope the chapter ring, the frosted gilt brass framed 'four-glass' type case with canted top and cavetto moulded cornice over pin-hinged front and rear bevel-glazed doors set between caddy-moulded brass uprights, the sides inset with conforming porcelain panels polychrome painted with opposing male and female figures dressed in elaborate oriental robes within garden settings bordered by asymmetric blossoming shrubbery, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles incorporating integral bracket feet with shallow-arched recesses between.37.5cm (14.75ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. The trademark stamped to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate of the current lot (letter B within a circle) is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as possibly being for Jules Brunelot although no evidence has been found to confirm this. Condition Report: Movement will run and strike however the mechanism is a little dirty/tarnished and prone to stopping due to lubrication drying-out/becoming sticky hence a gentle clean and service is advised. The dial panel has a very well executed restored crack across the centre (passing throght the IX and III numerals as well as the centre hole) otherwise is in fine condition with other visible faults limited to minimal wear to the winding holes and couple of very light surface scratches. The case is generally in fine condition with noticeable faults limited to minor chips to lower corners of the front door glass. The side panels appear free from damage but exhibit light crazing to the glaze. The frosted gilt finish is in fine condition with minimal wear/discolouration.Clock is complete with a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN BRASS SHIP'S BULKHEAD TIMEPIECEJ.W. BENSON, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular four columnar-pillar eight-day single going barrel movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance and stamped J.W. BENSON, LONDON beneath serial number 11309 to backplate, the 7.75 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed J.W. BENSON, LONDON beneath recessed subsidiary seconds dial, with generous gilt spade hands set behind thick bevel-glazed hinged caddy moulded cast brass bezel incorporating angled fillet insert to interior and secured via a hinged turn-buckle clasp, the cylindrical case with cavetto moulded collar to the drilled mounting flange at the rear.27cm (10.5ins) diameter, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep. The firm of J.W. Benson has its roots in the partnership between brothers James William and Samuel Suckley Benson which traded as watchmakers, goldsmiths and silversmiths in Cornhill, London from 1847 until 1855. James William Benson continued the business alone and opened a premises at 33 Ludgate Hill which quickly expanded to absorb number 34 as well. By the 1860's Benson was advertising his large and richly stocked shop with adjoining workshop specialising in the manufacture of clocks and watches as well as their repair. J.W. Benson exhibited at numerous international exhibitions including London 1862, Paris 1867 and subsequently at the 1885 'Invention Exhibition' where the firm unveiled its 'Patent Dust and Damp Excluding Band for Watches'. In 1872 J.W. Benson opened a shop on Bond Street; he died in 1878 however the business continued to expand under the management of his sons, Alfred and Arthur, with another shop on Ludgate Hill and steam powered factory in La Belle Sauvage yard opening in 1890.In 1879 the firm of J.W. Benson was awarded a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria and in 1889 they acquired the business of the celebrated silversmiths and goldsmiths Hunt and Roskell. The business continued well into the 20th century however their factory was lost in a bombing raid during WWII; the Bond Street store continued trading until it was taken over by Mappin and Webb during the 1980's.
A GEORGE III OAK THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKJ. STORR, YORK, CIRCA 1775The four pillar countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre and applied slivered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and framed rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath silvered boss engraved J. Storr, York flanked by conforming Pegasus cast mounts, the case with stepped ogee shaped caddy superstructure over architectural cornice and hinged break-arch glazed dial aperture, the trunk with concave throat moulding, on stepped ogee moulded plinth base, (lacking pendulum, weight and trunk door).209cm (82.25ins) high excluding finials, 48cm (19ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. The Storr family of Quakers originated from Ostwick in East Riding before moving to Summercroft, Selby and later to York. Batty Storr was born in 1710 and set up in York as a clockmaker most likely taking-on the workshop of his older brother, Marmaduke, who moved to London in around 1728. Jonathan Storr was Batty's eldest surviving son born in York in 1739. Although Jonathan was brought up as a Quaker he evidently left his faith as he was baptised in the Church of England as an adult in 1768 (most likely to allow him to marry Elizabeth Silbeck in York later that year). Jonathan Storr's workshop was located at the corner of Minster Gates in York; in his will dated 24th January 1804 he left most of his goods to his brother, William and his servants.
A FRENCH NAPOLEON III ORMOLU MOUNTED CARARRA FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK IN THE LOUIS XVI TASTEDENIERE WITH MOVEMENT SUPPLIED BY CAILLEAUX, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day bell-striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by a disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped 729, DENIERE, A PARIS to upper left over CAILLEAUX BREVETE roundel to bottom centre, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed DENIERE, F'T DE BRONZES, A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine gilt scroll pierced and engraved gilt hands set behind a hinged convex-glazed bead decorated cast brass bezel, the case cast with a winged putto standing to the left reading from a scroll draped over a moulded drum housing the movement and dial, opposing book, globe and wreath ornaments to the right hand side, on stepped caddy-moulded marble base applied with generous tied laurel mount beneath the dial and with re-entrant corners, over elaborate acanthus scroll cast and chased apron mount incorporating out-swept supports.33cm (13ins) high, 34cm (13.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. The Paris firm of Bronziers, Maison Deniere, was established in 1804 by Jean-François Denière who supplied clocks and candelabra for the French palaces, most notably Versailles and the Grand Trianon. The business continued under successive generations until around 1890; they are credited with supplying clocks for Napoleon III in 1852 and 1854 (Chateau des Tuilleries). Cailleaux was the principal supplier of 'Pendule de Paris' clock movements to Deniere who were registered as working from Rue du Temple in Paris between 1842 and 1870. The design of the case of the current clock appears to be loosely based upon a 'Pendule de Chemonie, allegorie de la geographe' by Morlay, as illustrated in Verlet, Pierre LES BRONZES DORE FRANCAIS de XVIIIIe siècle (page 245).Condition Report: The movement appears to be complete and in original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The trains are fully wound; the going train will beat but is prone to stopping, the strike train is operational, the mechanism is generally somewhat dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is probably all that is required. The dial has some very slight chipping to the right hand winding hole otherwise appears to be in fine original condition. The case has overall patchy grime/discolouration/tarnishing to the gilding hence would benefit from a skilled clean. The laurel wreath mount (normally applied to the right hand side) is presently detached but undamaged. The marble has minimal edge chipping.Clock has a non-original pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CONCENTIC CALENDAR AND MOONPHASEHARRISON, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1775The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12.5 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and rococo scroll bordered signature plaque engraved Harrison, LIVERPOOL to the repeating foliate motif decorated trellis engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring annotated with concentric calendar to inner edge and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine pierced steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating delineated lunettes and annotations for age of the moon to outer edge of the disc, beneath curved silvered plate engraved with the motto On TIME'S uncertain date ETERNAL Hours depend applied to the apex of the arch, the case with central leaf-pierced finial platform and swan neck pediment fronted with gilt leafy scroll-painted verre-eglomise panel infill, over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted Doric columns with conforming half columns set to the rear, the trunk with ogee-shaped moulding and blind fretwork panel to throat over shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns, the raised panel fronted plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings and canted angles, on shallow moulded skirt with squat ogee bracket feet.251cm (99ins) high overall, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. The present clock would have almost certainly been made by Thomas Harrison who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Liverpool 1770-1803. He later went into partnership with a member of the eminent Finney family of Liverpool clock and watch makers.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is nicely finished and in clean condition. The moon disc has had some re-touching and now has a coat of varnish otherwise is in fine condition; all functions are connected and in working order. The minute hand has a thicker later hand fitted (wired) over the top of the original - probably to make it more visible from a distance however this can most likely be easily removed.The movement and dial are fitted onto a well-made replacement seatboard. The fact that the seatboard is a replacement means that we cannot offer any categorical assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however the cheek uprights of the trunk appear to retain their original height would make us inclined to give the clock the benefit of the doubt.The case is generally in very presentable condition with and of good colour. The central verre eglomise panel is cracked and the gilt decoration is worn; hood otherwise is in fine original condition. The trunk is generally in very good condition with noticeable faults limited to some cracking and historic repairs towards the rear of the left-hand side (probably due to joint between the side and the backboard becoming loose at some time). The trunk door retains its original lock and hinges and is fine straight condition. The base has a vertical shrinkage crack to the raised panel otherwise is in fine condition.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II/III SMALL PARQUETRY DECORATED ELM THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK OF FINE COLOURB. TIPTON, LUDLOW, MID 18th CENTURYThe four pillar countwheel bell striking single-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with circular herringbone bordered nameplate engraved B:TIPTON, LUDLOW to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond-lozenge half hour markers, with scroll-pierced blued steel hand and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with inverted breakfront ogee and cavetto moulded cornice and diamond-lattice pierced frieze over three-quarter slender baluster turned uprights applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with conforming half baluster columns flush mounted at the rear, the trunk with inverted breakfront cavetto throat moulding over slender break-arch caddy moulded door centred with a parquetry star within chequer-banded border, flanked by slender full-height fluted pilasters, the plinth also of inverted breakfront form with cavetto top moulding and caddy-moulded skirt.203cm (80ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 30cm (11.75ins) deep. Benjamin Tipton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Ludlow, Shropshire circa 1776. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements. The dial has bright polished brass appearance hence has lost silvered finish to the chapter ring and signature plate; there is light some wear evident to the matting and the hand is probably a well made replacement.The movement rests on an old seatboard which is nailed directly onto the cheek uprights of the case which appear undisturbed. The seatboard is relatively thin (3/8ths inch), has two visible splits with the section across the front possibly being a well-matched restoration/replacement. The case is in good original condition and of particularly fine colour. The backboard has losses to each side behind the hood and the base is lacking infill strips to each side of the backboard (leaving gaps between the board and panel sides). The board has good length continuing down to just above the level of the skirting around the base. The plinth has some bumps and losses to the lips forming the lower edge of the cavetto top mouldings and the left hand fluted upright has an historic chip to the lower left hand corner. Damage otherwise is limited to moderate historic bumps, scuffs, wear and shrinkage commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum and weight, case key and winder are not required. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED JAMES GAMBLE, LEEDS, LATE 17th CENTURY AND LATERThe five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, elaborate sculpted border decorated calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the rose engraved matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with fine generous sculpted steel hands and cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with foliate scroll engraved infill between and signed James Gamble at Leeds to lower edge, now in a case with complex moulded cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with Doric columns to angles, rectangular side windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over rectangular caddy moulded quarter veneered and crossbanded door flanked by reeded canted angles, the plinth base with stepped cavetto top mouldings and conforming herringbone banded panel to fascia over double skirt.214cm (84.25ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 27.5cm (10.75ins) deep. James Gamble of Leeds does not appear to be recorded I the usual sources however the overall feel of the movement and the style/design of the engraving to the design would suggest that he was a London-trained clock maker.Condition Report: The movement is in very dirty/neglected condition. The escapement is a 19th century replacement (most likely due to the wear of the original) and the warning wheel of the strike train has been re-pinioned (again most likely due to wear). Otherwise the movement has survived in original condition and will no doubt work well once it has had a straightforward clean/service. The dial again is in dirty/neglected condition with general oxidation and grime build-up to the finishes. However it does appear very original and essentially untouched with very nice hands and confidently worked details such as the decoration to the calendar aperture. The movement retains an old (possibly original) seatboard. The case is not original to the movement and dial. The cheeks are later being separately applied to the inside edges of the trunk sides and one (the left hand side) is currently detached hence movement and dial cannot currently be supported within the case. The hood is entirely of early to mid 20th century construction and is generally in good condition albeit a lttle dirty/neglected. The rest of the case would appear to date to around 1730 and is of nice quality with fine figured veneers and is in good honest original condition. The sides of the trunk have some veneer chipping to the rear edges and there is overall shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age. The trunk door is locked and we do not have a door key.Clock has a pendulum, two weights and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A BURR WALNUT QUARTER-CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEALEXANDER GIROUST, LONDON, CIRCA 1720 AND LATERThe five pillar triple train movement with anchor escapement regulated by wood-rod seconds pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track incorporating Strike/Silent and Chime/Silent switches to upper quadrants, with scroll pierced steel hands and female mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating age of the moon to the circumference of the disc and foliate scroll engraved lunettes beneath herringbone infill and applied silvered plate engraved ALEXANDER GIROUST, LONDON to the upper margin, the break-arch case with generous cavetto cornice and scroll decorated blind fret frieze over unusual bolection moulded hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Doric columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with brass fish-scale grille inset break-arch apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with caddy moulded break-arch door quarter-veneered ion fine burr walnut within double-line strung and herringbone banded borders, the surround with conforming line inlay and the sides also herringbone banded, the base with concave top moulding and centred with a raised caddy-moulded double-line and herringbone banded rectangular panel to front, the sides with herringbone border, on moulded skirt with squab feet.234cm (92ins) high, 53cm (21ins) wide, 28.5cm (11.25ins) deep. Alexander Giroust is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1728-39.
Y A REGENCY BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK THE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR J. CHADWICK, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and inscribed J. CHADWICK, G'T BATCH ST., LONDON to centre, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and SILENT/STRIKE selection switch to the edge of the plate at twelve o'clock, the lancet-shaped case with cavetto cornice over rosette-centred brass line panel infill around the hinged glazed circular cast brass bezel flanked by slender reeded pilasters to angles, the sides with circular glazed apertures, the trunk with concave throat over flame-figured caddy-moulded lancet-shaped door with rosette decorated brass line panel infill to upper quadrants and flanked by fluted quarter-columns set on ebony strung plinths, the base with concave top moulding over reeded ebony bordered geometric panel to fascia, on moulded double skirt incorporating integral bracket supports with shaped apron between.204.5cm (80.5ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep.
A GEORGE II TORTOISESHELL JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH ROCKING FIGURE AUTOMATONPETER KING, LONDON, MID 18th CENTURYThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and signature plate engraved Peter King, LONDON to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular aperture revealing a engraved silvered brass figure of Chronos rocking back and forth with the motion of the pendulum against a painted starry sky background, the silvered border inscribed TEMPUS FUGIT flanked by dolphin case mounts, the mottled iron-red and dark brown/black japanned case with moulded cornice and gilt lattice trellis painted upper quadrant infill over hinged glazed dial aperture decorated with gilt scrolling decoration and flanked by three-quarter columns to front angles, the gilt foliate spray decorated sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with rosette-centred gilt leaf painted throat over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures within a stylised trellis landscape over lion to lower margin, the surround with gilt trellis upper quadrant infill and scroll-banded borders, the sides with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with further figural landscape panel over a tall moulded stepped skirt.221.5cm (87.25ins) high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Peter King is recorded Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Great St. Andrews Street, London 1715-35.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alterations and replacements limited to the escape wheel and pallets which are probably 19th century 'service' replacements (due to the originals becoming worn). The dial has some slight patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvering and slight wear/rubbing to the background of the rocking figure otherwise appears to be in good original albeit clean condition. The hands are nicely worked and exhibit strong blued finish. The movement and dial retains what appears to be the original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of case (which appear undisturbed) hence it is most likely that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in sound original condition with some evidence of relatively light cosmetic restoration. The hood probably originally had a caddy superstructure; the upper quadrant panels and the columns are almost certainly well-executed restorations/replacements. The backboard is made from two boards butt-jointed together; this joint has opened hence there is an open crack from top to bottom necessitating batons to be screwed to the rear of the case. The door retains its original lock and hinges. The base has moulded skirting applied over the bottom two inches or so of the decorated fascia (obscuring the lower part of the panel) however the rest of the panel appears to survive behind the skirting.Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear minor repairs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, case key and crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A QUEEN ANNE EBONISED THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK WITH ALARMWILLIAM BROCK, AXBRIDGE, CIRCA 1715The substantial posted countwheel bell striking single-handed movement with rectangular section steel uprights and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the alarm mechanism positioned to the lower right hand side of the movement and sounding on the hour bell via verge crownwheel and vertically pivoted hammer, the 10 inch square brass dial with generous rose engraved alarm disc to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half-hour markers and signed W'm Brock, Axbridge to lower margin, with scroll-pierced iron hand and gilt twin-cherub-and-crown cast spandrels to angles, in an ebonised pine case with box upstand to the domed caddy superstructure and generous ogee moulded cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with parcel gilt three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and conforming quarter columns set at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over 43 inch rectangular door centred with a brass-edged circular lenticle, on plinth base with moulded skirt.222.5cm (82ins) high, 49.5cm (19.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5cm) deep. William Brock is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as living in Cheddar but working from Axbridge from 1707 until around 1730. From Moore's notes he appeared to principally work as a turret clock maker and repairer; however entries in Dr. Claver Morris's diary indicate that he was a very competent maker as these relate to the 'mending of my repeater' (watch) and the making of 'a very fine Month Clock with a Pendulum of 5 feet long'.Condition Report: Movement appears entirely original and is complete with no visible alterations, significant replacements or losses. The mechanism is dirty/discoloured/patinated but is essentially in working order albeit with some noticeable pinion wear. The dial appears all original but again is in dull/dirty condition with the exception of the spandrels which exhibit strong rich gilding.The seatboard is a replacement hence we cannot offer any assurance with regards to the movement and dial being original to the case although they are a very good match. The case has survived in essentially sound original condition; the domed caddy superstructure is a restoration and the lower nine inches or so of the backboard has been replaced otherwise the case appears fundamentally original but re-ebonised over historic surface worm damage and other historic bumps, scuffs, minor repairs and age related defects.Clock has a weight but no pendulum or case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WELSH GEORGE III OAK THIRTY HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKP. LLOYD, LAWHADEN, SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURYThe posted countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with calendar aperture to the Prince-of-Wales feather decorated matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a case with generous architectural cornice incorporating swollen frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with slender three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with cavetto throat moulding over tall ogee-arch topped caddy moulded door centred with a parquetry star, on plinth base with stepped-ogee top mouldings and shallow moulded skirt.230cm (90.5ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. A P. Lloyd is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers and Clockmakers of the World as working in Llanhaden, Pembrokeshire in 1806.
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY QUARTER CHIMING TABLE CLOCK IN THE MANNER OF HENRY HINDLEYJOHN AGAR, YORK, CIRCA 1770The six distinctive double-baluster turned pillar triple fusee movement with rectangular plates measuring 8.5 by 7 inches enclosing greatwheels fitted to the narrow ends of the fusee cones, the going train with tic-tac anchor escapement incorporating offset pallets regulated by a half-seconds brass lenticular bob pendulum, the quarter train chiming the quarters on a graduated next of six bells and the strike train sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the backplate signed Jn'o Agar, YORK within a bold large rococo scroll engraved cartouche, the 7.5 inch arched brass dial plate applied with high-position silvered disc engraved with Roman numeral chapter ring and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll-pierced steel hands over rococo scroll cast spandrels to lower quadrants mirrored by another pair of castings bordering a further silvered arched plate incorporating STRIKE/SILENT selection to upper margin over pivoted steel hand and signature Jn'o Agar, YORK, in a solid mahogany bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and double-cavetto top mouldings over arched glazed dial aperture to the front door incorporating forty-five degree angles to the shut faces behind, the sides with arched scroll-pierced sound frets and the rear with rectangular shallow-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on ogee moulded skirt base with generous squab feet.56cm 22ins high with handle down, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 22.5cm (9ins) deep. John Agar (senior) is recorded in Loomes, Brian Yorkshire Clockmakers as born around 1730 and made Free in the City of York as a clockmaker in 1760. He lived at Castlegate until at least 1809 and died in 1815. His son, also called John, was apprenticed to his father in 1766 and made Free in 1782; he pre-deceased his father in 1814. The present clock exhibits strong similarities with the work of the celebrated York clockmaker Henry Hindley. In particular the distinctive design of the double baluster pillars, which follow those first used by Hindley in around 1742, and the fusees incorporating greatwheels positioned frontwards (against the narrow ends). The reason for this arrangement with the fusees is suggested by Rodney Law in his article HENRY HINDLEY OF YORK 1701-1771, PART II (published as an excerpt by The Antiquarian Horological Society) as devised to reduce the degree of friction at the larger front pivot which, with the standard arrangement, was most apparent after winding. Finally the escapement, incorporating offset pallets spanning a handful of teeth, is reminiscent of Hindley's deadbeat arrangement employed (mostly in conjunction with a half-seconds pendulum) in his table clocks, as drawn by Law in Figure 19.In addition to these direct similarities above, the current clock shares Hindley's high-quality standards with regards to finishing and eccentric approach to the dial layout. Indeed a clock by Hindley, incorporating the same configuration of high-position chapter ring over large arched strike/silent selection to the lower margin, is illustrated in Barder, C.R. The Georgian Bracket Clock 1714-1820 on page 63 (Plate II/45). The engraved signature cartouche to the backplate is perhaps a departure from Hindley's influence, however it is very well executed in the high rococo manner following the trends described in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKs, Art on a Cavass of Brass 1660-1800 pages 357-64. Condition Report: The movement is in clean and original working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable/obvious replacements to the trains. The movement has a trip-repeat facility which is operational although there is no exit hole in the case foe a pull-cord. Two of the six quarter bells are lighter in colour than the others hence are probably replacements however they are in tune hence the sound is good. The dial is in good original condition with overall slight mottled mellowing to the silvering; the hour and minute hands are probably well made replacements, the strike/silent selection hand appears original.The case is generally in fine clean condition having most likely had cosmetic restoration work (cleaning and polishing) executed in the recent past. The case is constructed from solid (Cuban?) mahogany hence is very heavy/substantial. The caddy superstructure has probably become detached and been reset (visible relatively recent glue to interior); the side frets and feet are almost certainly also restorations. Case retains original locks and hinges and visible faults are generally very much limited to a few minor historic bumps, scuffs and other minor surface blemishes.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJOHN BERRY, LONDON, CIRCA 1730The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with star-engraved subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and oval signature plate engraved John Berry, London to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with star-centred Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the case with blind scroll fret fronted box upstand to the domed caddy superstructure incorporating further fretwork frieze to lower margin, over architectural moulded cornice and scroll infill to the quadrants above the hinged break-arch glazed dial aperture applied with Doric three-quarter columns with brass caps and bases to front angles, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter-columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch door veneered with book-matched veneers within herringbone border and crossgrain cavetto edge mouldings, the plinth base with ogee top mouldings over conforming herringbone bordered book-match veneered panel to fascia and caddy moulded skirt.236cm (93ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. John Berry is recorded Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1728-54.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alterations and replacements The dial has some slight even 'mellowing' to the silvering and is generally in good condition with overall light oxidation and pleasing surface. The movement and dial retains what appears to be the original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of case (which appear undisturbed) hence it is most likely that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case has at some point had well observed restoration work undertaken in the past and now presents as being in 'lived-in' country house condition. The caddy superstructure is a restoration/replacement with the upper part being removable. The veneers to the convex front section have some movement/lifting. The upper surface of the chin moulding (just in front of the hood door) has a veneer loss otherwise faults to the hood are limited to movement/lifting of the veneers and shrinkage to the mouldings. The trunk is in similar condition; the door is in good straight condition and retains original lock and hinges. Both sides exhibit slight bowing and mnor veneer chipping to the rear edges; the left hand side also has noticeable lifting/bubbling to the veneers. The base has seen some well-executed restoration work to the structure otherwise presents as in very similar condition to the rest of the case.Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear minor repairs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, a case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN UNUSUAL FRENCH PORCELAIN PANEL MOUNTED GILT BRASS ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK IN A ONE-PIECE CASEMOSER, PARIS, CIRCA 1840The two train countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate signed Moser a Paris and numbered 8058 to lower margin, the inside lower edge of the frontplate further stamped 2453, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with pierced blued steel trefoil hands set within fine foliate scroll gilt brass rectangular mask incorporating a conforming enamel Arabic numeral subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed one-piece case with rococo scroll cast hinged carrying handle over top glass applied with a raised oval porcelain plaque polychrome painted with an 18th century style female portrait within gilt cartouche and blue ground border set within canted gilt brass surround flanked by foliate scroll-pierced fretwork, the caddy moulded frame cast and chased in relief with fine fruiting foliage incorporating crossed ribbon decoration to uprights, the side glasses applied with conforming raised oval porcelain panels decorated with putti, each set between a pierced and engraved foliate strapwork crest and apron, the rear door with further large panel painted with an 18th century musician playing a lute within pierced upper and lower border infill, on repeating leaf chased cavetto skirt base with inset rounded angles.15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 10.5cm (4.125ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Recent research by Leigh Extence has established that Georges Moser was born in Switzerland in 1798. By 1823 he had moved to Paris and was located at 18 Grenier St. Lazarre (which became number 15 in 1825). In 1836 Moser had moved to Boulevard du Temple 9 and subsequently entered into partnership with Samuel Marti in 1840. The partnership was registered at the address Orleans-Marais 13 until 1843 when Moser left and returned to Boulevard du Temple 9 before moving to number 24 in 1846 and then finally to number 15 in 1850. In 1860 the business was registered with 'et Cie' and records ceased after 1863.Extence also notes that Georges Moser utilised movements supplied by Holingue freres who also supplied Paul Garnier and were an important part of the history of Drocourt.Condition Report: Movement is clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The strike and alarm mechanisms are fully operational; the going train will run but escapement sticks which is most likely due to lubrication drying-out. The dial enamel appear to be free from visible faults and the mask is in good condition with no visible wear or faults. The case is in very good original condition with minimal edge wear and discolouration to the gilding. The top glass has a slight chip to the rear edge and the rear door has a small chip to the lower right corner otherwise the glasses appear free from visible damage. The porcelain panels are in fine condition with no visible cracks or evidence of restoration; the gilt details show minimal wear.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKGRAYHURST, HARVEY, DENTON AND COMPANY, CIRCA 1830The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and signed Grayhurst, Harvey, Denton & Co., STRAND, London to centre and with steel moon hands, the case with stepped gabled 'chamfer-top' upstand over cavetto cornice, fluted frieze and square front door centred with a convex glazed cast brass bezel, with cock-bead moulded quadrant panels to spandrel areas, flanked by canted angles and with rectangular scroll pierced frets to sides, the trunk with concave throat over shallow-arch top caddy moulded door fronted with fine flame figured veneer and flanked by conforming canted angles, the plinth base with generous cavetto top moulding and inset flame figured panel to fascia over moulded skirt.200cm (78.75ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Michael Grayhurst is recorded by Britten, F.J. Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers as working in partnership with James Harvey as gold/silversmiths, watchmakers and jewellers from 65, Strand from circa 1810. By 1834, they had grown to become Grayhurst, Harvey, Denton and Company at 64, Strand and by 1840, they had a second shop at 128 Regent Street. Condition Report: Movement appears complete and fundamentally all original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although the movement will run and strike is currently somewhat dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean/service before putting to use. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests on undisturbed cheek uprights of the case set at a level correct for positioning the dial in the hood aperture. There is no visible evidence of alteration or any other movement being fitted hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The dial has lost its silvering (is now lacquered brass) however the engraving shows no discernible wear; the hands also appear original and are undamaged.The case is generally in very good original unrestored condition. Both side frets to the hood exhibit substantial damage and losses however enough survives to allow appropriate replacements to be made; otherwise hood is in fine original condition albeit with heavy build-up of dirt and grime to the superstructure and wear around the bezel keyhole to the left-hand side. The trunk and base are in similar condition to the hood with major faults limited to the backboard joints being 'sprung' to the top left and behind the plinth. The trunk door retains original lock and hinges and exhibits minimal warping (front top left corner projects forward by around 5mm - can probably be adjusted out by packing the hinges). The plinth has some wear to the raised cockbeading bordering the plain pilaster uprights and the skirting has wear and staining to the surface. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes commensurate with age.Clock is complete with pair of brass-cased weights, heavy pendulum, crank winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM III STYLE EBONISED TABLE CLOCK CASEANONYMOUS, 20th CENTURY With hinged serpent and birds head cast brass handle to the domed caddy superstructure over double stepped-ogee top mouldings and hinged glazed front with aperture for a 6 inch dial, the sides with rectangular windows and the rear with square glazed door set within the frame of the case, with conforming stepped ogee mouldings to the skirt base over block feet, together with an unfinished square brass dial with matted centre within applied unengraved silvered chapter ring and small gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles.33cm (13ins) high with handle down, 23cm (9ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep.
Y A FRENCH LOUIS XIV ORMOLU MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK CASE AND DIALUNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1700The domed caddy surmount decorated in engraved brass and red shell marquetry with scrolling foliate strapwork and applied with central seated figure cast as Diana and two tiers of flambeau un finials over gilt brass break-arch cornice flanked by brass baluster gallery infill, the front with moulded hinged glazed cast break-arch door incorporating quadrants to lower angles and enclosing an 8 inch circular twelve-piece blue-on-white Roman numeral cartouche numeral dial with griffin and squirrel inhabited centre and sculpted steel hands over apron mount cast as Hebe and the eagle, the red shell veneered surround applied with gilt foliate rosettes to lower angles and flanked by cast female terms each with elaborate headdress over panelled plinths, the sides rectangular windows bordered with raised leaf-cast mouldings set between continuation of the cornice moulding to top and cushion-capped panel to waist, on brass ogee skirt base with generous tapered gilt feet, (rear door lacking); together with a French Louis XV clock movement, J. Jolly, Paris, second quarter of the 18th century, with twin going barrels, five baluster pillars pinned at the rear, verge escapement for regulation by decorative-bob pendulum, and numbered outside countwheel set on the backplate over signature J. Jolly AParis, (2).The case 70.5cm (27.75ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.
George III mahogany serpentine fronted card table, with fold-over top enclosing baize-lined interior, raised on pierced brackets and caddy moulded square internally chamfered legs, 91cm wide x 45cm deep x 74cm highSound original condition, most of the brackets are broken and missing. There is a 'smile'to the left hand front corner . The top is ring marked, stained and scratched- see extra images
A 19th century burr walnut veneered sewing box, mounted with brass and ivory in a gothic style, internally with sewing related items, some wear and damage internally, the box size 13cm H x 30cm W x 22.5cm D, together with a rosewood veneered regency style tea caddy, with one metal brass carry handle, with a fitted interior, missing the central sugar bowl, raised on four scrolling metal feet, key present, 16cm H x 30cm W x 15cm D, AF (2) *The sewing box comes with the ivory exemption certificate no. PFKA6VUC
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