A GEORGE II BURR WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKISAAC DU HAMEL, LONDON, CIRCA 1735The 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 applied arched signature plate engraved Isa: Du Hamel, LONDON to the matted centre, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied female mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch with STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with architectural cornice over break-arch glazed hood door flanked by free-standing columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with break-arch glazed apertures and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with book-match burr veneered concave throat moulding over break-arch door also fronted with book-matched burr veneers within a triple-line edged border and with complex edge mouldings, the surround with conforming line-edged panels to upper quadrants and the side veneers divided into two panels within crossbanded borders, the plinth base with cavetto top moulding and further line-bordered book-matched burr veneers to fascia over a moulded skirt.229cm (90.25ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Isaac DuHamel is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1731-55. It is most likely that he was of French Huguenot heritage and, as such, would have most probably had connections with the extensive network of Huguenot clockmakers working in London during the first half of the 18th century which included Claude DuChesne and Simon DeCharmes. Condition Report: Movement is essentially in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements but is very dirty/oily hence a precautionary gentle service/lubrication is required before putting into long-term service. The frontplate shows evidence of an hour trip-repeat lever being fitted at one point which is no longer present. The dial is in good original albeit dirty condition. The spandrels retain old gilt finish but with discolouration and wear and most of the silvering has been rubbed-off. The plate retains old discoloured lacquer finish; the hands appear most likely original. The movement is attached to a later pine seatboard which rests on packing pieces applied to the upper surfaces of the cheek uprights indicating that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition with good veneers. The hood would have originally had a caddy superstructure which has been removed and the top applied with a later board. The upper lip moulding of the cornice is a replacement and the quadrants beneath the cornice would have originally been pierced fretwork (hence the present plain panels are later replacements). The dial mask (behind the hood door) has some chips/losses to the overlap as well as some cracking to the veneers. The rear quarter columns are lacking their caps and bases otherwise faults to the hood are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, and shrinkage commensurate with age as well as some historic worm trail damage. The trunk and base are in sound condition although the left-hand throat moulding has lifting and losses to the veneer. The trunk door is now secured by an unsightly turn-catch as the lock is missing and there are two sections of poorly matched patching to the burr veneers. The sides have some slight wear/blemishes to the rear edges and are also very slightly bowed. The plinth has some losses to the edge banding to the lower right corner of the fascia as well as some holes/perforation losses to the burr veneers in general. The rear left-hand edge has some chipping/wear otherwise faults to the base are essentially limited to historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other relatively minor age-related blemishes. The skirt is a replacement.Clock has two weights and a pendulum only (no winder or case keys). Condition Report Disclaimer
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A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK RICHARD FENNELL, KENSINGTON, CIRCA 1695The four finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring 6.75 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the concentric 'button' decorated matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword-hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Rich. Fennell, Kensington to lower margin, with fine scroll-pierced sculpted blued steel hands and applied winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a case with ogee moulded cornice and plain frieze over floral marquetry trail decorated hinged glazed dial surround applied with three quarter columns to angles, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with floral bloom decorated convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a circular lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebonised ground, with half-round edge mouldings, the sides veneered with twin panels within crossbanded borders, the base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming rectangular marquetry panel within crossbanded surround, on a moulded skirt base.210cm (82.5ins) high, 47.cm (18.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection. Inherited by Mr. & Mrs. Curling Hunter, 9, Westbourne Terrace, London, and thence by descent to the vendor. Richard Fennell is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in about 1656 and began his apprenticeship with Matthew Crockford in 1669. He then transferred to Thomas Bagley and finally gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company after ten years, in 1679. He is believed to have married Ann Hedderil at St. Duke's Place in 1693 but did not sign the Clockmakers 'oath of allegiance' in 1697. He worked in the outskirts of the city in Kensington and is known for longcase, lantern and table clocks including a small series of miniature brass table timepieces - an example of which was exhibited in the 'Horological Masterworks' Exhibition held at The Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, 29 March - 22 June 2003 (item number 48). Clockmakers Company records suggest that he was in arrears for his quarterage in 1705 and is believed to have worked in Kensington until at least 1715. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition having the appearance of being recently cleaned/serviced. There is no visible evidence of alteration or obvious replacements with the exception of the escapement pallets which are probably 'service' replacements. The backplate has some punch marks around the pivot holes to tighten them as well as at the location of one of the movement pillars where it is interference fitted to the backplate. The dial is in good condition with some mellowing to the silvering evident. The minute hand is a replacement and the hour has been repaired. The movement is fitted with a replacement seatboard however it rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the case with no visible evidence of adjustment to the latter hence we are inclined to believe that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in relatively untouched original condition and of good colour. The hood has a replacement top board (but no evidence of ever being fitted with a caddy superstructure) and the front frieze would have almost certainly been faced with fretwork (is veneered in walnut). The hood columns are also replacements. The rear top cornice mouldings have been cut at an angle to rear (to allow the case to stand in the corner of a room) otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and couple of small veneer repairs commensurate with age and use. The front glass has a crack to the lower right-hand corner and the left hand glass is also cracked. The trunk and base are generally in sound original condition. The throat moulding has bumps/chips to the rear left-hand corner and a corresponding small veneer patch to the left. The clamp to the top of the trunk door is dislodged but still just attached and leaning forward due to movement of the crossgrain edge mouldings. There are some localised losses to the marquetry along the join of the crack. The lower clamp has a crack along the join and the joint is loose (but no significant losses to the marquetry) and there is general lifting/curling to the edge mouldings. The plinth appears to retain its original structure and veneers but with additional blocks etc glued to the inside to brace the structure; the skirt is a later addition. The front has a horizontal crack albeit with minimal losses. Otherwise faults to the case are limited to relatively minor historic bumps, scuffs, bruises, shrinkage, wear and a couple of minor localised veneer repairs.Clock has pendulum, two weights and a crank winder, but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A REGENCY SMALL BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD MANTEL/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATDWERRIHOUSE AND CARTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five tapered pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the backplate with pendulum holdfast over engraved signature Dwerrihouse & Carter, LONDON to lower margin, the 3 inch arched silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed DWERRIHOUSE & CARTER, London to centre and with lozenge aperture blued steel moon hands beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT dial to arch, the case with shallow hipped stepped 'chamfer' superstructure over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze incorporating a brass band to lower edge, the hinged front with canted silvered brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture flanked by brass canted angles, the sides with brass fillet edged arched windows and the rear with conforming arch glazed rectangular glazed door with brass canted angles, on moulded skirt base with adjustable brass compressed bun feet; with a later purpose made wall bracket incorporating a caddy-moulded detail to the lower edge of the table over a single downcurved tapered support.The clock 21cm (8.25ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 35.5cm (14ins) high overall. John Dwerrihouse was a noted maker who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1781 and working from Charles Street, London until 1805. The business was continued by his successors forming the partnerships 'Dwerrihouse and Carter' (1802-23); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Son' (1805-15); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Company' (1825); 'Dwerrihouse and Ogston' (1836) and 'Dwerrihouse Ogston and Bell' (circa 1840). Condition Report: Movement is in reasonably clean working order, and appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. A precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has some very light scratching around the winding holes and a couple of light spots to the silvering otherwise is in fine condition. Case is generally in very good condition with the only real notable faults being a chip/loss near the left corner of the cornice at the rear. The front and rear doors have slight veneer shrinkcage cracking and wear to the key escutcheon aperture for the front door (to the left and side) has been repaired by letting-in a small patch cut with a keyhole. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, minimal shrinkage and other age-related blemishes. The bracket is in good condition commensurate to the case.Clock is complete with a case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE GEORGE II/III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH LARGE SCALE THERMOMETERJOHN BENNETT, LONDON, MID 18th CENTURYThe break-arch case with central brass Classical bust finial over cavetto cornice and hinged brass-framed arch glazed door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Bennett, LONDON to upper section, the caddy moulded trunk applied with a tall shaped-top silvered Fahrenheit Scale alcohol thermometer incorporating drilled brass shield to the bulb and with annotations ranging from Extreme Cold to Extreme Hot, over rounded base applied with a hemispherical cistern cover and incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.101cm (39.5ins) high overall 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Sotheby's, London sale of Important Clocks, Watches & Wristwatches 14th December 2006 (lot 7) for £4,322.50. John Bennett (III) is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1733, and working from Hatton Wall, London, until 1746, when he relocated to Old Bailey before finally moving to Fleet Street in 1751. Nicholas Goodison in ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 notes that John Bennett worked up until 1768 and illustrates an undated trade card indicating that he was located at 'The Globe, Crown Court, between St. Ann's, Soho, and Golden Square'. Bennett was a fine maker who held warrants to three members of the Royal Family and most likely had a working relationship with the eminent scientific instrument maker Jonathan Sisson.
A FINE REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH WOODEN DIALGEORGE YONGE, WITH A MOVEMENT SUPPLIED BY THWAITES AND REED, LONDON, CIRCA 1816The five pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates measuring 7.75 high by 4.75 inches wide at the base and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the frontplate and stamped T & R over serial number 5774, the 12 inch circular integral cream painted Roman numeral wooden dial inscribed GEO'E YONGE, Strand, LONDON to centre and with pierced brass hands, set behind set a hinged convex glazed cast brass cavetto moulded bezel applied within slender caddy moulded wooden surround, the rear with box case secured by pegs incorporating a door to the right hand side and with pendulum access flap to the curved underside, the rear of the dial panel inscribed with notes for inscribing the dial for George Yonge dated 1816.36cm (14.25ins) diameter, 18cm (7ins) deep. George Yonge is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' working in London 1776-1815. Online sources indicate that he worked from 131 Strand, took his son into partnership in 1820 and worked up until 1832. Ainsworth Thwaites was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. His son, John, was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of Ainsworth in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. He entered into partnership with Jeremiah Reed in 1808 and he firm subsequently became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. Ronald E. Rose in his book English DIAL CLOCKS provides data allowing clocks by Thwaites and Reed to be dated from their serial number (Appendix III page 239); from this list the serial number of the movement of the current lot suggests that it was made around 1817. Condition Report: Movement is in fine, clean working condition and is free from visible alteration. The escapewheel and pallets may be later 19th century 'service' replacements replicating the original except for having securing screws to the collets. The dial is in fine condition with old surface exhibiting light crazing following the direction of the wood grain beneath; the black numerals/text may have been carefully strengthened. The hands appear original and are in fine condition. The bezel is in fine condition with working lock; the wooden dial panel/surround is in fine original condition with faults limited to a few minor age-related bumps and bruises. The box case is generally in good clean condition with visible faults limited to some slight chipping/wear to the vertical rear edge to the left-hand side and other fairly minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The rail forming the rear edge of the curved flap within the appears to have been renewed and the veneer replaced with well-matched timber over the repair. Timepiece is complete with pendulum, wider and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A WILLIAM III SILVER MOUNTED EBONY TABLE CLOCKTHOMAS HERBERT, LONDON, CIRCA 1695The six finned and latched twin chain fusee movement now with anchor escapement and later system of 'three-in-two' quarter striking on two bells, sounding ting-tang for the quarters and single blow on the larger bell at the hour, the backplate finely executed and attributed Tompion's engraver 'Graver -155' with symmetrical foliate scrollwork incorporating festooned bell-flower swags over a shaped cartouche signed Thomas Herbert, LONDINI within a broad engraved laurel band outer border, the 6.25 inch square brass dial with finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with scroll pierced sculpted steel hands, applied cast silver winged cherub mask spandrels to angles and N/S strike/silent selection switch at twelve o'clock, the ebony veneered case with foliate-bud tied hinged silver carrying handle to the domed caddy surmount applied with silver repousse foliate scroll pierced mounts to front and sides, over double ogee top mouldings and silver foliate scroll pierced repousse lozenge sound fret to the upper rail of the front door, the uprights with unusual twin mask and winged scroll decorated silver escutcheon mounts, the sides with conforming lozenge repousse sound frets over rectangular windows, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case applied with further matching escutcheon mounts, on ogee moulded shallow skirt base with moulded squab feet, (formerly with verge escapement and hour striking with pull-quarter repeat work).33cm (13ins) high with handle down, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Thomas Herbert is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1900 as born around 1651 and becoming a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1676, having possibly previously gaining his freedom of the Needle Makers' Company. In 1676 Thomas Herbert was appointed 'Watchmaker and Clockmaker in Extraordinary' to the King (Charles II), and Married Sarah East (daughter of the clockmaker Edward East) at Knightsbridge Chapel in December of that year. He is subsequently noted as the 'King's Clockmaker' when he took as an apprentice Evan Herbert in 1680; and then as the 'Queen's Clockmaker' when accepting John Okey as an apprentice in 1693. In 1699 Thomas Herbert petitioned to the Crown for payment of his account for watches 'furnished for the Pages of the Bedchamber' and was paid £9 15s 6d for work undertaken at Hampton Court in 1702. Three years later Thomas Herbert was awarded £100 per annum 'in lieu of such bills as he did annually make for mending, cleaning and taking care of her Majesty's clocks and watches...'. Further requests 'in regard of his great poverty' were made on 1708, and in 1713 a telling record notes 'to be paid to Thomas Herbert for half a year's salary due Midsummer 1701, as clockmakers to King William III, by general letters of privy seal'. Loomes does not record his date of death, but it is likely that it was fairly soon after this date due to his advancing years. The engraved decoration to the backplate of the present lot can be closely compared to the backplates of 'The Selby Lowndes Tompion' (no. 217) and 'The Medici Tompion' (no. 278) illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 pages 239-40 (Figures 13.24 and 13.25). Most notable is the strong similarities within the rendering of the foliate scrollwork with 'larger more luxuriant leaves' than often seen, as well as the delicate bell-flower festoon swags. The Signature script also has strong similarities especially within the calligraphy for 'LONDINI'.Although the movement of the present clock has had historic alteration to the mechanism it does present as a very attractive scarce silver mounted example by a fine and rare maker, which could be brought back to working condition in its present form without a great deal of expense. Or, conversely, presents as a tantalising project for restoration back to its original specification. Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been altered in the 19th century from hour-striking with pull-quarter repeat to 'three-in-two' ting-tang quarter striking; the strike train has also been converted form verge escapement regulated by short bob to anchor regulated by lenticular bob. Hence, due to these alterations, all wheelwork above the fusee for both trains has been changed/renewed. In addition to this there are a series of filled holes to both plates as well as additional filled slots to the frontplate. The going train is currently not running as the fusee chain is detached at the fusee end; the chain however appears not to be broken and the train itself free form visible damage. The spring will 'tighten' when the barrel is rotated however we cannot vouch for the overall integrity of the mainspring. The strike train is in working condition but is a little lazy and will probably require some adjustment. Two of the movement pillars have lost their latches (one is pinned and the other has been filed flush with the frontplate) and the strike-side lower pillar has some slight marking from the chain becoming detached from the fusee. The dial is in good original condition with no visible evidence of notable alteration except for al, the feet now being pinned rather than latched and the hour hand being repaired at its tip. The chapter ring has overall oxidation/mellowing. The case is generally in sound original condition. The caddy superstructure has some noticeable cracking within the veneers visible within the front and rear surfaces. The interior of the caddy also has brass reinforcements to the handle fixings, hence it is possible that the caddy has become detached at some point. The corners have neatly filled holes to the top edges suggesting that finials were fitted at some point. The mask around the dial (behind the front door hence only visible when door is open) has some shrinkage cracking and veneer patch repairs to the overlap. The lower right-hand joint of the front door is also a little loose. The right-hand side has some veneer cracking and wear around the upper fret aperture and the left hand has similar cracking and a small veneer patch repair. The rear door has a veneer patch repair adjacent the key escutcheon mount and the lower rail has been scooped-out (along with a small amount to the surrounding frame beneath) to allow clearance for the swing of the larger later lenticular pendulum bob. The rear edge of the seatboard is also cut with a slot for the same purpose. The front right hand corner of the seatbaord and the base of the case is cut with a slot aperture most likely to allow for a pull-quarter repeat lever which is no longer present. The silver mounts are all in good condition. The locks and hinges appear original however the feet are replacements. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to crack in the left-hand side glass, minor bumps, scuffs and shrinkages.Clock has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN UNUSUAL FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE WITH TWIN CALENDAR INDICATIONUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The eight-day single train movement with replaced platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the rectangular white enamel dial with blued steel moon hands over twin subsidiary dials for day-of-the-week in French and date-of-the-month to lower margin, the bevel glazed obis case with hinged carrying handle and caddy-moulded uprights; with a French gilt brass carriage timepiece with alarm, unsigned, with replaced platform lever escapement and white enamel Arabic numeral hour disc set within gilt mask with alarm setting dial to lower margin, in an obis case and with leather-covered travelling case; and a French gilt brass carriage clock, probably by Emile Gay and Georges Lamaille, Paris, circa 1900, with eight-day gong-striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and stamped with E.G.L. oval trademark and PARIS to centre over serial number 3054 to lower left hand corner, with white enamel Arabic numeral chapter ring within a rectangular gilt mask to dial, the gilt corniche case with hinged carrying handle and caddy moulded uprights to angles, (3).The calendar timepiece 11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 8.5cm (3.125ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep.
A GEORGE III THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY EDWARD BILBIE, CHEW STOKE, CIRCA 1770, THE CASE CIRCA 1800The posted countwheel bell striking movement with column-turned corner uprights and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with rose and thistle decorated calendar aperture beneath applied bell motif to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral silvered chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed E. Bilbie, Chewstoke to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and the angles applied with fine female mask centred leafy scroll cast spandrels, in a swan neck pedimented case with hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by fixed free-standing columns and the sides with shaped vertical bargeboards applied to the rear edges, the trunk with concave throat moulding over rectangular caddy moulded door flanked by canted angles, on plinth base with conforming top moulding over panel-outlined front and moulded skirt incorporating shaped apron to lower edge (presently detached).208cm (82ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Edward Bilbie I 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 clock would have been made by Edward Bilbie III; the applied bell motif to the dial centre is an interesting feature which may be a nod towards the family's bell-founding heritage. Condition Report: Movement appears to be in sound condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. There is nothing to indicate that the movement will not run and strike once set-up however as it is a little dirty/neglected and precautionary gentle service is advised if intending to put the clock into long term use. The dial has a slight backwards bend to the upper right corner (should be straightforward to bend back) otherwise is in sound condition with overall light to moderate discolouration/mellowing to the finishes. The case is most likely later than the movement and dial and is in original unrestored condition. The hood has shrinkage cracking to the pediment and is little loose in the joints. The trunk and base are again a little loose/dry in the joints and the skirting for the plinth id presently detached. The trunk door lock is also missing. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs and shrinkage.Clock has pendulum and weight but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT BRASS GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKLEFRAND, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train movement ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and sounding the hour every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the inside of the frontplate stamp LEFRAND, A PARIS over 17, V and backplate stamped with shield L.F., PARIS trademark and serial number 3717 to lower left corner, with rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial and blued steel moon hands, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass and push-repeat button to front edge, cavetto cornice and caddy moulded uprights to angles, the rear with pin-hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles and G'de Sonnerie/Silence/Quart's strike selection lever to underside.15cm (6ins) high, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean full working condition however the hour-strike is currently out of sync with the hands (sounds eight and twelve, nine at one and so-on). There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; a gentle clean/service is probably advisable. The switch lever to the underside works. The dial has a couple of light surface scratches (only visible on close examination through light reflecting off the surface) otherwise appears free from damage. The glasses appear free from noticeable corner chips and the finish to the case is generally very good with only light rubbing/oxidation to the handle and extremities.Clock is complete with a winding key (non-original). Condition Report Disclaimer
A WALNUT CASED COMMEMORATIVE 'DANIEL QUARE' MODEL MONTH GOING QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK F.W. ELLIOTT FOR GARRARD, LONDON, CIRCA 1970The nine pillar triple fusee movement with graduated split frontplate and chiming a choice of three tunes on a graduated nest of eight bells for the quarters before sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance set within an aperture to the backplate inscribed Elliott, London to centre, with scroll inscribed decoration to three corners and numbered 17/250 to lower margin, the 7 inch wide rectangular gilt brass dial with oval plate engraved Garrard to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and inscribed MADE IN, ENGLAND to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles with the upper two interrupted by subsidiary FAST/SLOW regulation and CHIME/SILENT selection dials, beneath arch centred with WESTMINSTER/WHITTINGTON/WINCHESTER chime selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the case with hinged gilt brass carrying handled pierced with DQ monogram to the uprights applied to cavetto over convex caddy superstructure and with double cavetto top mouldings, the hinged front with 6.5 inch break-arch glazed dial aperture with cockbeaded surround and with conforming bordered fretwork panels to upper quadrants, the sides with further shaped sound frets over break-arch windows, the rear flush with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on moulded skirt base with full depth moulded pad feet.40cm (15.75ins) high with handle down, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. The present lot was made in a limited edition of 250 examples by F.W. Elliott for Garrard, the Crown Jewellers, to commemorate the anniversary of Daniel Quare who was gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1671. Condition Report: Movement is complete, appears free from alteration or noticeable replacements but is in fairly neglected condition hence a clean/service is required. The timepiece is running and the quarter and strike trains are operational albeit a little lazily and prone to sometimes not tripping. The minute hand around 1 minute out of sync (ie. sounds around 1 minute after the hour/quarter). There also appears to be an automatic silencing function that prevents the clocks striking between 11pm and around 9am. The dial appears to be in very good original condition with minimal oxidation to the silvering only. The case is also in very good original condition with faults very much limited to a few very slight bumps, scuffs and scratches only.Clock does not have a winder present; no case key or pendulum are required. Condition Report Disclaimer
A QUEEN ANNE EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALTHOMAS CARTWRIGHT, LONDON, CIRCA 1710, IN A LATER MAHOGANY CASEThe five finned pillar inside rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and foliate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword-hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Tho Cartwright, Royal Exchange, Londini fecit to lower margin, with pierced steel hands and applied twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within an wheatear engraved outer margin, now in a later 18th century mahogany case with cavetto cornice over rectangular glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with arch-glazed apertures and bargeboards to the rear edges, over concave throat moulding and caddy moulded break-arch door to trunk, on plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings and moulded skirt incorporating bracket feet.204cm (80.25ins) high, 50cm (19.75ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Thomas Cartwright is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain as being born circa 1679. He was apprenticed to Christopher Gould in 1693 gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1700; he reputedly died in 1741. The movement of the current lot is noteworthy in that it employs an internal rack for the striking mechanism - a feature normally reserved for high quality or month movements by the better makers. This feature perhaps demonstrates the influence of Cartwright's master, Christopher Gould, in his work.
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJOHN DREW, LONDON, CIRCA 1705The six finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and herringbone border engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Jn'o Drew, Johnfons Court, Fleet Street, London to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied gilt twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angels incorporating fine leafy trail engraved infill to margins between, in a case with stepped superstructure, ogee cornice and plain frieze over floral marquetry trail decorated hinged glazed front and rectangular side windows, the trunk with concave scrolling floral trail inlaid throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a glazed lenticle and overall decorated with bird inhabited scrolling foliate marquetry designs within a continuous overlapping leaf banded border, crossgrain edge mouldings and a further leaf banded surround, the sides veneered with two line-outline panels within crossbanded borders, the base with ogee top mouldings over conforming rectangular marquetry panel within crossbanded surround, on later moulded skirt.234cm (92ins) high excluding finials, 50cm (19.75ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. John Drew is recorded in Loomes, Brain The Early Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born around 1663 and apprenticed to Joseph Knibb for eight years from September 1676 until 1684. He worked out of a shop in Johnson Court, on Fleet Street and is believed to have married Eleanor Ferentine in 1688. John Drew took-on eight apprentices during his career none of which appeared to continue in the trade. He signed the Clockmakers 'oath of allegiance' in 1697 and, in 1712, was appointed Beadle of the Company, taking over from the deceased Richard George, an engraver who had held the position for over a decade. The official description of a Livery Beadle's duties was to attend every official Livery function, maintain the peace during meetings, look after robes, etc. Unofficially, at this time, the role was usually given as a source of income to members who had fallen on hard times. He was succeeded as Beadle on his death on 1713 by Christopher Gould, and his wife continued receiving charity from the Company until her death in 1715. Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration and noticeable replacements limited to the escape wheel and pallets which apperar to be historic renewals probably due to wear. The mechanism is somewhat dirty/dusty hence a gentle clean/service is required however pinion wear appears light and the pivots reasonably tight hence there is nothing to suggest that it won't run after a gentle clean/lubrication. The backplate shoes evidence of some historic punch/hammering around the pivots to tighten them at some point. The dial is generally in good relatively clean condition with only relatively light to moderate oxidation/discolouration. The top left spandrel is lacking it's crucifix at the apex and the hands are replacements otherwise dial is free from notable faults. The movement is fitted with a replacement seatboads and rests on later blocks applied to the case side uprights (cheeks), hence it id most likely that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The hood is in sound condition however is lacking the dome caddy superstructure; the plinth/upstand for the dome is present/ The columns and bargeboards are missing and the frieze frets have been replaced by veneer. The top board and panel backing the rear of the frieze/superstructure are replacements. Otherwise faults to the hood are limited to a few small chips/losses to the cornice veneers and mouldings as well as some historic worm damage (long gone). The trunk is in very good original condition with no noticeable losses or restoration marquetry of the throat moulding and door; the lock is a replacement. The door surround has some shrinkage to the corners as well as a few small localised veneer losses (but not to the herringbone banding). The sides are very slightly bowed but are otherwise in good condition with some slight shrinkage, minor bumps and scuffs and other age-related blemishes. The lower half of the box base has been restored/rebuilt indicating that the case was cut down at some point. The restored marquetry has darkened more than the original hence can probably be made less obvious through careful colour blending. There are horizontal shrinkage cracks to both the front and sides; the sides have been re-veneered. The skirting is a 20th century addition. The backboard/structure of the case are in good solid condition but some the original structure has been lost at the base (when the base was reduced). Faults to the case are otherwise limited to age-related bumps, scuffs, some historic worm damage and other age-related blemishes. Clock has pendulum (suspension spring broken), two brass-cased weights (20th century), case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A SCOTTISH REGENCY MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKADAM CHISHOLM, DUMFRIES, CIRCA 1810The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11.75 inch circular brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed A'dm Chisholm, Dumfries to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands, the break-arch case with cavetto moulded cornice over front fitted with a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, flanked by canted angles and with scroll pierced rectangular sound frets to sides, the trunk with shallow arch-top caddy moulded flame figured door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over applied mouldings forming a panel to front and moulded skirt.197cm (77.5ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Adam Chisholm is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Dumfries, Scotland, 1780-1821. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The pendulum crutch has a solder repair and a precautionary gentle service/lubrication is probably advisable if intending to put into long-term service. The dial is in good original condition but with some patchy oxidation/discolouration to the silvering; the hands are most likely replacements. The movement and dial retains original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the case with no packing beneath the cheek uprights hence we are of the belief that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition. The top board to the hood has some front-to back cracking to the curvature. The sides have some shrinkage to the joints around the fret aperture and the lower front chin moulding has an old well-executed repair. The trunk is in fine condition with faults limited to some blemishes to the door near the keyhole. There is also some wear/chipping to the side upright next to the trunk door lock which is a later replacement. The base has veneer wear/slight chipping to the front leading edges otherwise is in good original condition with only minor surface blemishes. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor age-related bumps, bruises etc; the colour is a little faded.Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, crank winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL PANEL MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and the backplate with stamped serial number 9911 to lower right-hand corner, the rectangular engraved gilt brass and mustard-yellow ground champleve enamelled dial with fan infill to centre within Arabic cartouche numeral chapter ring and with gilt spade hands, over central polychrome Hispano-Moresque motif to centre issuing stylised foliate scrolls to lower apron continuing upwards to envelope the rest of the conforming yellow ground panel, the frosted gilt brass corniche case of Mignonette No. 1 size with hinged faceted engraved carrying handle over bevelled top glass and caddy-moulded uprights, the sides with enamel panels also decorated with symmetrical polychrome floral designs issuing from a central lower motif within a mustard-yellow ground, the rear with pin-hinged door inset with a panel matching the sides, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating rounded angles; with a purple silk-velvet covered protective outer travelling case applied with engraved silvered monogram S.O. to top and with silk lined interior incorporating gilt trade stamp for JENNER & KNEWSTUB, TO THE QUEEN, THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES, 32 ST. JAMES'S STREET, LONDON.The timepiece 7.5cm (3ins) high excluding handle, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4cm (1.625ins) deep; the travelling case 9cm (3.5ins) high, 6.5cm (2.5ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. The firm of retail jewellers, silversmiths and supplier of luxury goods, Jenner and Knewstub, was established at 33 St. James's Street, London by Frederick Jenner and Fabian James Knewstub in 1856. They opened an additional outlet at 66 Jermyn Street in 1862 and exhibited at the International Exhibition that year, and again at the International Exposition in 1878. The company continued until 1889 when it was acquired by A. Webster and Company of 60 Piccadilly. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Condition Report: The mechanism appears all-original including the escapement and is in relatively clean working condition. The dial and mask are blemish free although the numerals exhibit some minimal wear. The case is essentially in very fine condition with no visible faults to the enamel and glasses and minimal wear/degradation to the gilding. The travelling case is in good original condition with the only notable defect being degradation to the silk lining to the inside if the lid.Timepiece is complete with a winding key Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN SCOTTISH MAHOGANY BOWFRONTED MERCURY STICK BAROMETERADIE AND SON, EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1835With domed gadroon carved domed caddy surmount over concave cornice and glazed rectangular silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Adie & Son, Edinburgh to upper margin, with straight bowfronted trunk beneath terminating in an conforming inverted reeded caddy cistern cover with stepped ogee top mouldings and leafy bud pendant incorporating a level adjustment disc to underside.107cm (42ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide. Alexander Adie is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as born 1774 and apprenticed to his uncle, the eminent Scottish instrument maker John Miller, in 1789. In 1804 his uncle took him into partnership under the name of Miller and Adie which continued until after Miller's death in 1815. Adie was particularly interested in meteorological instruments and is perhaps best known as the inventor of the Sympiesometer in 1818. In recognition of his work he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1819. He was appointed optician to William IV and later Queen Victoria and took one of his sons, John, into partnership in 1835. Two of his other sons set up businesses; Robert in Liverpool and Patrick in London. Unfortunately John Adie was prone to 'fits of despondency' which resulted in him shooting himself in 1857, Alexander Adie died the following year - no doubt expediated by the stress of his son's demise. Condition Report: Instrument is generally in very fine condition. The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks however the mercury column will almost reach the top of the tube when the instrument is reclined slightly suggesting the presence of a very small amount of air. The scale is in fine condition with nice slightly mellowed colour to the silvering; the Vernier slide is in working order. The case is in very fine condition with the only notable fault being some edge wear to the small section of cavetto moulding applied to the left-hand upper edge of the cistern assembly. The finial is probably a replacement; faults are otherwise very much limited to very light age related wear and blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A FINE GEORGE III EBONY BANDED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH HYGROMETERCARY, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The case with swan neck pediment over circular silvered hygrometer annotated DAMP/DRY set behind convex glazed brass bezel, over rectangular brass-framed glazed door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Cary, London to upper margin, the ebony-banded caddy moulded trunk applied with arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale mercury thermometer over circular convex cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.108cm (42.5ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. The celebrated Cary family business of scientific instrument and globe makers was established by John Cary at Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, London in 1782 moving to a new address at 'Corner of Arundel Square', Strand the following year. He was primarily an engraver of maps, charts and globes who moved again in 1783 to 188 Strand. By 1791 he had entered into what appeared to be a relatively casual partnership with his brother, William; this partnership lasted until circa 1816 by which time William and John Cary had moved again to 181 Strand before finally settling in 86 St. James in 1820. The following year he was succeeded by his sons, John (II) and George Cary, who continued from the firm's 181 Strand address until 1851/2 when the business was acquired by Henry Gould. Condition Report: Instrument is in good original condition having been cosmetically restored at some time in the fairly recent past. The tube is filled with mercury however the column stops a little short of the top of the tube when the instrument is tilted slightly suggesting the presence of some air. The register plate has good clean even silvering and. the brass door is in sound condition however we do not have a key for the lock. The thermometer is in fine working condition. The case is generally very good. The pediment appears original but with evidence that some of the ebonised mouldings may have come loose and been re-stuck at some point. Both sides of the case at the cistern level have some slight bruising otherwise faults to the case are limited to minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the frontplate stamped 77 P to lower margin, the dial with circular white enamel Roman numeral chapter disc and blued steel moon hands set within a rectangular engine-turned gilt brass bezel, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass, cavetto cornice and caddy moulded uprights to angles, the rear with pin-hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles.13cm (5ins) high with handle down, 8.5cm (3.25ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep.
AN GEORGE III VERGE FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECETHE DIAL INSCRIBED DAVID DAVIS, LONDON, LATE 18th CENTURY The four pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates measuring 7 high by 5 inches wide at the base and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed David, Davis, London to centre and with scroll pierced steel hands set behind a heavy hinged glazed cast brass cavetto moulded bezel, in a mahogany 'saltbox' type case with slender caddy moulded surround fixed to the rear box incorporating hinged door to right-hand side, ogee shouldered crest to backboard and conforming shaped pendant apron (case with restoration).36cm (14.25ins) wide, 46cm (18ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. A David Davis is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working form Strand, London 1802-04. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration including to the escapement; a precautionary gentle clean/service is probably advisable if intending to put into long-term service. Dial is in fine original condition with some slight mellowing/oxidation to the finish. The case presents very well but has seen restoration. The wooden dial surround has some slight cracking, rubbing and chips around the lock otherwise is in good condition. The brass bezel is in good condition with sound hinge. The rest of the case is in good condition but has the feeling of being through a workshop. With this in mind we cannot rule-out that the case may have been rebuilt/reconstructed; indeed, for example, the internal surface of the backboard looks a little clean so the panel could possibly be a replacement. The exterior however appears to retain old surface exhibiting age related bumps, scuffs, wear etc.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and a key for the bezel. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED BAROGRAPHUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe mechanism with eight-segment aneroid chamber connected via a lacquered brass armature to an inked pointer for recording the change in barometric pressure on a clockwork-driven rotating paper scale lined drum, the case with heavy bevel-glazed caddy-moulded five-panel cover, over cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating rounded corners and an apron drawer for spare charts, on integral curved bracket feet.23cm (9ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Condition Report: The clockwork mechanism is complete and in working order however a gentle clean/service is advised. The aneroid mechanism does not appear to respond to change in pressure when bag tested which suggests that they are no longer airtight however without the facility to do a thorough test this may prove inconclusive. The rest of the mechanism is otherwise in sound original condition retaining finishes with slight some oxidation/spotting. The ink bottle is intact but heavily ink stained. The case is also in good original condition with some slight ink spotting to the interior otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use; the surface is a little flat/rubbed hence would benefit from a polish.Instrument has winder for the clockwork mechanism but no spare charts. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN IRISH MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR BINGHAM, DUBLIN, LATE 18th CENTURY AND LATERThe replaced four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, now set behind the 14 inch square brass dial with foliate border engraved ringed winding holes, calendar aperture and rosette decorated subsidiary seconds dial to the concentric leafy bordered matted centre, with applied Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and with engraved text Bingham, Dublin to lower edge, with steel hands and applied twin cherub and crown cast spandrels within multiple herringbone engraved borders to angles, in a case with open triangular pediment incorporating fretwork scroll infill and key-cut mouldings over fluted frieze and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by slender fluted columns, the trunk with concave throat moulding above shaped-top line inlaid caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns over a further small conforming rectangular panel, on plinth base with ogee top moulding and line-bordered front flanked by fluted canted angles, on a plain skirt base, (case with loose joints).230cm (90.5ins) high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 27cm (10.75ins) deep.
Y A REGENCY CHEVRON-BANDED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERP. CAMINADA, TAUNTON, CIRCA 1820The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular glazed mahogany door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to right-hand side opposing spirit Fahrenheit scale thermometer to the left, beneath signature P. Caminada, FECIT to upper margin, with visible tube to the chevron banded caddy moulded trunk over domed circular cistern cover to the rounded base.96.5cm (38ins) high, 13cm (5.25ins) wide. Peter Caminada is recorded in in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Taunton circa 1820-40. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - 6MNYFDS5Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERTHOMAS HARRIS AND SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1805The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular glazed mahogany door, enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Tho's Harrs & Son, Opticians to his Majesty to the right-hand side, opposing Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the left, with Vernier adjustment square to throat and visible tube to the caddy moulded trunk over hemispherical cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.99cm (39ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. Thomas Harris and Son are recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as a partnership between father and son, both named Thomas, formed in around 1802. Thomas Harris senior is noted as working as an optician, mathematical instrument and globe maker from 1790; and his son from 1802. Both makers are listed as worked from 140 Fleet Street, London in 1804, and then Thomas junior alone at Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in 1808 - having most likely inherited the business from his father who died in 1806. Thomas Harris junior served as a Sargeant in the Bloomsbury Volunteers and died in an unfortunate fire at Covent Garden Theatre in 1808. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - D2ZGKXV3Instrument is in fine working condition most likely having been cosmetically restored in the recent past. The tube is filled with no apparent air locks and the Vernier slide is operational. The silvering is fairly bright and even in colour. The case is in fine condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other slight surface blemishes evident.Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ONE-PIECE CASEATTRIBUTED TO HENRI JACOT FOR DENT, PARIS, CIRCA 1855The two train eight-day bell striking movement with gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the inside lower edges of both the front and backplates stamped 231 and the lower edge of the rear engraved Dent, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel trefoil hands and incorporating signature DENT. PARIS within the minute ring at six o'clock, the satin-gilt 'Garnier second series' type one-piece bevel glazed caddy moulded case with hinged baluster turned carrying handle over large top glass and repeat plunger to front rail, the rear with hinged glazed door and on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating inset rounded angles.12.5cm (5ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.675ins) deep. Provenance:The property of a deceased gentleman. The current lot can be directly compared to another example signed by Dent (numbered 297) offered by Leigh Extence Fine Antique Clocks (Exeter). In his listing Extence notes that 'the movement (of number 297) is identical to others seen as signed for Henri Jacot and his working partner Louis Baveux, and includes the double-finned dial pillars, the unique layout of the under-dial work, and the style of engraving to the lettering of the signature amongst other features'. He then notes direct comparisons with Jacot number 489. Edward John Dent was a talented horologist who at the age of 17 transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking.Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co. Henri Jacot is recorded by in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although it is working a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. Dial is free from outwardly visible faults although a very slight chip can be seen at the bottom left corner on very close examination viewing from an oblique angle. Case is in very good condition with no visible chips to the glasses and faults limited to some very slight bumps to the frame as well as some light oxidation/discolouration to the gilding.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP REPEATJOHN ELLIOTT, EXETER, MID 18th CENTURYThe substantial five (formerly six) pillar movement with plates measuring 8.25 by 7 inches, sounding the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and striking the hour on a further larger bell, now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation arm to suspension, the backplate engraved with a basket of fruit within symmetrical foliate vine scrollwork centred by a large gadroon-bordered shaped cartouche signed John Elliott, Plymouth, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with shaped false bob aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with the upper interrupted by subsidiary Strike/Silent selection and regulation adjustment dials, the arch further date of the month dial flanked by strapwork scroll cast mounts, the ebonised case with five brass disc-and-spire finials to the inverted bell-top superstructure incorporating brass mouldings at the junction between each section, over brass-edged double cavetto top mouldings and opening front inset with brass fillet mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and scroll pierced and engraved upper quadrant frets flanked by brass bound rounded angles, the sides with hinged cast brass handles over concave-topped rectangular scroll pierced and engraved sound frets centred with a basket of flowers over a stylised lions mask within brass fillet surround, the rear with conforming rectangular break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on two-tier cavetto moulded skirt base edged in brass over generous cast ogee bracket feet.57.5cm (22.75ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Very little of John Elliott of Plymouth is known with only his marriage, in November 1732, being recorded. As was the tradition for clockmakers to marry after completing their apprenticeship this would suggest that he was born in around 1710. The engraving to the backplate of the present clock broadly conforms to designs illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS - Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 pages 301-03 (Figures 17.8-17.10) which would date the present lot to around 1740-50. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapement and the going train third wheel. The going train will run however both the strike and quarter trains are presently not functioning. Both of these trains appear intact, unaltered and will wind; they will just about operate with manual assistance but will not trip/run when hands are advanced. As the movement is somewhat dry/dusty a gentle clean/service and some adjustment will be required before it can be put to use. The movement is generally well made/finished and generally exhibits minimal wear or rebushing etc.; there is no trip-repeat line fitted at present. The dial is generally dull/discoloured with mellowing to the castings and patchy oxidation to the silvering. The centre has two smallish plugged holes within the matting (near the IIII and VIII numerals) almost certainly left over from fixing an arched silvered signature plate which is no longer present. As with the movement the dial is of good quality and well finished. The case is generally in good original condition. The caddy superstructure has some slight veneer shrinkage only, as does the front door which opens to reveal only a couple of small losses/repairs and cracking to the veneer overlap of the mask bordering the dial. Both sides have some shrinkage cracking with the most notable being to the rail beneath the fret aperture to the left-hand side; otherwise are in good original condition although the frets are somewhat tarnished/discoloured. The rear door, surround and skirt base are all in good original condition with only slight wear and other age-related blemishes evident.Generally a well made clock in very sound original condition (except for the escapement) which has a pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECETHE MOVEMENT BY HANDLEY AND MOORE, LONDON, CIRCA 1805The four pillar weight-driven movement with four-wheel train incorporating small barrel and large diameter great wheel, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, and tapered plates with the front stamped with crowned HANDLEY & MOORE maker's mark beneath serial number 1717, the 20 inch circular cream painted slightly convex wooden Roman numeral dial with brass spade hands, within an ogee moulded surround and secured to the drop-trunk case with pegs, the case with side doors behind the dial over concave-topped rectangular caddy moulded door inlaid with an oval fan cartouche to centre, the canted 'chisel' shaped base with stepped ogee top moulding; with a copy of Gatto, Martin, THE TAVERN CLOCK signed by the author and numbered 376 from an edition of 500, Tavernicus Publishing, Bath 2010, dj, (2).117cm (46ins) high, 55cm (21.75ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. George Handley and John Moore were both former apprentices of John Thwaites who formed a partnership in around 1800. The firm worked from 38 Clerkenwell Close and continued in the production of public clocks and supplying movements to other makers mostly in competition with Thwaites and Reed. George Handley retired in 1820 and died in 1824 leaving the workshops in the hands of John Moore alone. The business subsequently passed down various member of the Moore family of clockmakers, with the last, Henry James, dying aged 60 in 1899. The firm however is thought to have continued under different management into the early years of the 20th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements, we would however advise a precautionary gentle clean/service if intending to put into service (the pendulum will also require a suspension spring fitting). The dial retains old (possibly original) surface; there is a slight shrinkage crack to the edge between the I and II numerals otherwise panel is in good original condition albeit with rubbing and minor bumps/scuffs to the surface. There are only two (non-original odd) securing pegs present hence will require a new set of four. The trunk is in sound condition but has a replacement backboard (is plywood) and the top board is most likely non-original. The slip of timber at the base of the foot is also almost certainly a replacement and there is some slight shrinkage cracking the angles section of the base. The trunk door has a small loss/chip to the edge moulding to the upper top left corner and the left-hand side has two vacant screw holes due to relocation of the seatboard securing screws. Otherwise faults to the case are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, light shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum (no suspension spring) and a weight but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE III CHEVRON-BANDED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERSNELLING, ALTON, CIRCA 1800The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular chevron-edged glazed mahogany door incorporating concave lower corners, enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right-hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Snelling, ALTON to upper margin, with visible tube to the chevron banded caddy moulded trunk over domed circular cistern cover to the rounded base.96.5cm (38ins) high, 15cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Dickens Fine Art Auctioneers, Middle Claydon, sale of the THE RICHARD COOKSON COLLECTION 20th April 2008 (lot 59) for £1,350 hammer. James Snelling is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a clock and watchmaker and silversmith working from High Street, Alton, Hampshire, 1793-1830. Condition Report: Instrument is in fine working condition with tube filled and no apparent airlocks. The register plate has good fairly bright even silvering. The case has some historic worm train damage to the rear upper section (behind the scales) infestation has long gone. Otherwise case is in very good original condition although has been given a coat of polish resulting in a slightly muddy appearance to the surface.Condition Report Disclaimer
Continental shagreen covered tea caddy, sarcophagus shape, fitted with two cut glass caddies with white metal mounts and a matching cut glass bowl, 24cm.Condition report:Externally generally good but a small area of loss to the rear corner, hinges are good, liming is sound, original glass but some damage, replaced covers to the jars.Additional images have been uploaded to the lot page on our website for you to view.
George III silver serpentine tea caddy, James Young, London 1779, floral finial, engraved outlined and oval cartouche with crest, 13cm, 11.3ozt.Condition report:Generally good. Sprig finial perhaps a little bent. Bruised and dented underside of front edge. No key. Engraved crest, although old, may be out of period.
Lewin Levin of London, a patriotic George III brass mounted mahogany repeating six tune musical bracket clock surmounted by five finials on a stepped caddy top, over side handles and a pierced brass sound frets to a shaped base on ornate scroll feet, the signed painted arched dial with Roman numerals and subsidiaries for chime/not chime and tune selection to include God Save The King; Rule Britannia; Roast Beef; Flowers of Edinburgh; London March and Waltz, the substantial chain fusee movement with anchor escapement playing on twelve bells, and repeat on a separate bell, with engraved backplate, 72cm highLewin Levin worked in Aldersgate Street from 1799 to 1824. This particular type of musical clock with a choice of six tunes is sometimes referred to as a 'silent Sunday' clock, ie, the owner can choose a different tune each day from Monday to Saturday, but have a day of relative silence on Sunday. Overall fair to good condition. Case of good colour, just one small section of moulding loose but present. Ormolu mounts a little dull, some of the finials loose. Working key for both doors, back door warped out of shape. Dial is dirty, scuffed and scratched with a number of old repairs of varying quality. A small S has been inscribed at 9 o'clock on the silent/chime dial. Movement looks complete, runs but not checked for timekeeping. Does a shortish chime on the hour and a shorter one on the half hour. Repeat not working. Chimes on twelve bells. Hard to work out quite what is happening on the chiming. If selected it plays a tune and after strikes the hours (but twelve so out of sync?). Does not appear to go on to playing further tunes. Pendulum looks original. No winding key.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Dutch silver caddy spoon, c. 1900, surmounted by a sailing ship, two other Dutch silver caddy spoons, an unmarked Dutch Delft fruit spoon surmounted by a Delft plaque and windmill, 'St Nicol a Saviour', and EP spoons to include Dutch teaspoons and a tea strainer, gross silver weight of caddy spoons 83g.
A 17th century style seaweed marquetry walnut cased diminutive longcase clock, the 30 hour four pillar movement with arched brass dial and roman numeral engraved silvered chapter ring, the case with caddy hood over an arched trunk door with pendulum view bullseye glass roundel, on a plinth base, 193 cm h o/all
A silver matchbox stand/ashtray, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London 1938, to/w two napkin rings, boxed set of four silver coasters, silver-mounted bottle and jars and other silver oddments; lot also includes an Old Sheffield Plate bottle coaster, a set of six Victorian electroplated napkin rings, ep tea caddy, etc.
A tea caddy, Chinese export porcelain, polychrome and gilt decoration with the coat of arms of Sampaio e Melo, traditionally attributed to Francisco José de Sampaio Melo e Castro (c. 1675-1723), 40th Viceroy of India, Chinese - Kangxi Period (1662-1722), missing cover, small chips, wear on decoration. Notes: vd. CASTRO, Nuno de - "A Porcelana Chinesa ao Tempo do Império - Portugal/Brasil". Lisboa: ACD Editores, 2007, p. 121, where three similar caddies are represented; SANTOS, A. Varela - "Portugal na Porcelana da China - 500 Anos de Comércio" - vol. III. Lisbon: Artemágica, 2009, pp. 820-837; DIAS, Pedro - "Heráldica Portuguesa na Porcelana da China Qing". Lisbon: Macau Foundation, 2014, pp. 86-93; and HOWARD, David; AYERS, John - “China for the West - Chinese Porcelain and other decorative arts export illustrated from the Mottahedeh Collection”. London and New York City: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1978, vol. II, p. 380, No. 374., Dim. - 14,5 x 10,5 x 7 cm
A REGENCY YEW WOOD SARCOPHAGUS TEA CADDY (2)With twin lidded interior, 19cm wide; 11cm deep; 15cm high, together with a similar rosewood example, 22cm wide; 12cm deep; 16cm highboth suffer with old marks and scratches, the yew wood caddy has some old restoration to the centre of the lid and missing a small corner of veneer, different/later veneer used at the back, the lid does not sit flush with no key present, the other caddy is in good overall condition with marks and scratches, see additional images. Footnotes:This lot contains ivory, yew wood sarcophagus tea caddy and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act(section10). Reference No. 7YUL4DF9 Prospective buyers should be aware that somecountries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, includingmaterials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisablefor potential buyers to familiarize themselves with relevant customsregulations before placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lotinto another country.
AN ART DECO BURR YEW-WOOD JEWELLERY BOX (2)Circa 1930 Mounted with stringing, interior fitted with velvet lining and subsidiary tray, 23cm wide; 11cm high; Together with sycamore inlaid octagonal tea caddy, with internal lid and foil lined, 12cm wide; 12.5cm highThis lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. 48QW66DY Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisable for potential buyers to familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations before placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lot into another country.
HOWELL JAMES & CO, LONDON: A SET OF VICTORIAN BRASS AND PORCELAIN MOUNTED DESK POSTAL SCALES (4)Circa 1880 With two portrait plaques, the arm engraved with maker's details of 'Howell James & Co. Regent St. London', with four weights and one associated, 20.5cm wide; Together a silver plated dragon embossed tea-caddy, 9.5cm high; a silver-plated urn shaped lamp base, 'W&H', 11cm high; and an embossed box, late 19th Century Howell James & Company were a firm of jewelers and silversmiths based in Regent Street in London which operated between 1819 and 1911.Condition report: The porcelain plaques with a few chips to the edges. These are most apparent from the reverse as the plaques are tightly fixed. The portrait with teh roses and wheat in her hair is worse than the other. The girl with the pearls does have a chip but it is concealed at the top. Tarnishing and wear commensurate with use and age.
Three tea caddies The first a mahogany tea caddy of sarcophagus form with brass mounts and boxwood banding; the second in mahogany of sarcophagus form with brass ball feet and a fitted interior; the third in mahogany with a swan neck carry handle and a fitted interior.The first 31cm wide x 15cm deep x 19cm high. The second 19cm wide x 13cm deep x 13cm high. The third 22.5cm wide x 12.5cm deep x 15 cm high.Qty: 3The first with dents nicks and scuffs throughout. The feet later added, the back left is loose. no key present. The second with slightly loose hinges, damage to the corners, and later feet, key not present. The third with a crack to the wood on the front of the lid, the moulding around the top is coming away slightly, some scuffing to the base, wear throughout commensurate with age and use. Key not present.
A collection of Victorian lacquerware Consisting of a game box; a tea caddy; a wall shelf; three dishes; a further box; and a screen. All with various decorations to include chinoiserie designs, a bird amongst foliage, playing cards, etc.The games box 30cm wide x 25cm deep x 7cm highQty: 8The pair of circular dishes in reasonable condition, the third dish with some loss and signs of now removed decoration. The screen panel with some losses to the decoration overall. The square box and small shelf in reasonable condition. The tea caddy with some losses to the decoration, but in reasonable condition, lacking interior. The game box with repairs needed to one hinge and with some wear to the decoration overall.
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