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A mixed lot including a carriage clock, a pottery cow, pastille burner, etc.

2 boxes cnntaining pottery, glass ware including decanter, figural lamp, 6 war books, cine camera, Brownie camera, brass jam pan, carriage clock, pewter etc

A Du Chateau brass carriage clock with key.

Three 20th century brass carriage clocks. Comprised of an E. A. Combs London Quartz carriage clock, a French A.C.C carriage clock, and an early 20th century carriage clock. All with bevel glazed fronts, handle atop, white clock faces and Roman numeral chapter rings. Largest measuring approx. 13cm x 6.5cm x 9cm.

Matthew Norman. A miniature brass cased carriage clock with white enamel dial, 6cm high, in original outer case (displayed behind cabinet)

Carriage clock

Edwardian brass carriage clock in leather covered travelling case with key

Group of assorted clocks to include Metamec clock, carriage clocks and others.

Brass carriage clock

30 MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK MOVEMENTS (MATTHEW NORMAN)

A WOODEN ENFIELD MANTEL CLOCK AND A CARRIAGE CLOCK comprising a Smiths carriage clock with a dedication plaque to the top (appears to wind), a wooden Enfield mantel clock with Arabic numerals (pendulum and key to the interior, appears to wind, one foot is loose, some scratches to wood) (2) (Condition report: itemised condition above, overall appear in good condition)

French R & Co gilt brass carriage clock, with bevelled glass panels, stamped Made in Paris to the movement, approx 8 x 7 x 11 cms. 

A 20th century French brass cased carriage clock timepiece, 8cms wide x 6.5cms deep x 11cms high; together with a 20th century brass anniversary clock under a glass dome, 19.5cms base diameter x 30cms high. Estimate £20-40.

A large late 19th century French brass cased carriage clock with bevelled glass panels throughout, with an enamelled Roman numeral dial and striking on a gong, complete with carrying handle to the top., 10.5cms wide x 9.5cms deep x 16cms high. Estimate £30-50.

Antique French Carriage Clock - 14.5cm high inc handle

French brass and glass panelled carriage clock retailed by Sharman D.Neill Belfast, with floral painted face, 13cm, together with another brass carriage clock (2)

Brass and glass carriage clock, 14cm including handle

Matthew Norman Brass Carriage clock with Roman numeral dial

Fema of London 17 Jewel Worcester Carriage clock with Roman numeral dial

Seth Thomas engraved front carriage clock with glass sides together with an early 20th century ceramic floral and gilt mantle clock, Tempus fugile white metal Swiza miniature carriage clock, small blue alarm clock and Roger Lascelles quartz alarm clock with cricket scene to front and sides

A brass four glass sided carriage clock with key, (missing hand), A/F

A Garrard & Co. carriage clock, bears presentation plaque

A Koma anniversary clock and two carriage clocks

Late 19th century French carriage clock with a lever platform escapement.

French- Edwardian 8-day carriage clock c1910, with recessed chain decoration and a serpentine handle, four recessed glass panels raised on bun feet, decorative enamel dial with floral swags, Arabic numerals and matching steel hands, single train movement with a cylinder platform escapement. With key.

French early 20th century brass cased carriage clock The plain moulded case with floral decorated enamelled dial, the brass plate with applied silver game birds Height - 15cm

Small silver cased carriage clock William Comyns, London 1900, the case with all over chased floral decoration and white enamel circular dial Dimensions Height - 8cm Width - 5cm

Brass carriage clock from Mappin & Webb of London, French movement

Brass carriage clock

A Matthew Norman Brass Carriage Clock, within bevelled glass panels, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the back engraved 'Movement Matthew Norman Switzerland 1754', original box with booklet, 11.5cm high handle down.

A French Early XX Century Brass Cased Carriage Clock, with bevelled glass panels, the circular cream enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, the movement stamped 'R and Co. Made in Paris', 12cm handle down.

A French Early XX Century Brass Cased Carriage Clock, with elaborate floral embossed decoration and bird head handle, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals inscribed "Julie Paris", 13cm high (handle down); Another Plainer Example, 11.5cm high and seven various clock keys.

An Early XX Century Travelling Carriage Clock, the brass case with bevelled glass panels, the Tuscan columns with white metal caps, the gilt circular dial with Arabic and Roman numerals, 10.5cm high (handle up), the blue leather case inscribed C. Hullard.Height without handle approx. 8 cm high. Case has leather door and fitted pocket to back to store it in.

An early 20th century gilt brass cased carriage clock with visible escapement, white enamel dial and a two train movement with hammer striking a single bell, 12cm high. (key)

A late 19th century brass cased carriage clock with visible escapement and push button repeat over an enamelled dial detailed 'GOWLAND SUNDERLAND & PARIS', housing a French two train movement with hammer striking a coiled gong. 14cm high.This lot is being sold on behalf of Londons Air Ambulance Charityhttps://www.londonsairambulance.org.uk/news-and-stories/patient-stories/davidb-storyCondition Report: Wear to gilt case. Replacement escapement. Small chip to bevelled glass on rear door. General age related wear. Ticks when wound but may need professional attention to ensure it works properly.

A late 19th century brass cased carriage clock with visible escapement and push repeat over a gilt metal and enamel dial plate with a subsidiary alarm dial, housing a two train movement, stamped 'HB Geneve' with two hammers striking on a coiled gong. 12cm high.This lot is being sold on behalf of Londons Air Ambulance Charity https://www.londonsairambulance.org.uk/news-and-stories/patient-stories/davidb-storyCondition Report: There is the potential for this clock to work, but it would require restoration/servicing as it does not maintain movement and it might be overwound.One glass has chips to bevelWear to case.No key.

CARRIAGE CLOCK, BY ANGELUS the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, with repeating mechanism, contained in a brass and bevelled glass case13cm highThe repeater movement appears to be working fine though there looks to be an issue with the actual clock which is not ticking when wound. Aesthetically in excellent condition with very light surface scratches.

EDWARDIAN CARRIAGE CLOCK, BY ELLIOT & SON of circular form, with black Roman numeral hour markers on hand painted porcelain dial depicting two cherubs, flanked to the left and right by two porcelain panels each depicting a cherub with a net trying to catch a butterfly, contained in a brass and bevelled glass case, with swing handle, with keyProvenance: Private Scottish Collection 8.5cm high

EDWARDIAN CARRIAGE CLOCK, the white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, with hand painted porcelain panels to the left and right depicting cherubs, contained in a brass and bevelled glass case of hexagonal form, raised on four brass feet, with keyProvenance: Private Scottish Collection 13.5cm high

CARRIAGE CLOCK, OF 19TH CENTURY DESIGN the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, alarm and repeating mechanism, contained in a brass and bevelled glass case13.5cm highThe repeater mechanism appears to be in working order though the clock is not winding or ticking. Aesthetically some wear to edges though in overall very good condition with minor surface scratches.

CARRIAGE CLOCK, BY ANGELUS the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and alarm, contained in a brass and bevelled glass case with three quarter round Doric columns12cm highAfter a short period, the clock seems to be ticking and keeping time. Excellent overall condition, minor surface scratches.

Chester carriage clock Co brass cased clock - total height 15cm & has key and running at time of listing BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE TIMEKEEPING OR RUNNING OF THIS OR ANY WATCH / CLOCK ONCE IT HAS LEFT THE PREMISES

E.G. Lamaille of Paris, A French "Corniche" case repeating carriage clock, with white enamel Roman dial, together with another similar travel case repeating carriage clock. (2)

R. McDowell of Belfast, an Edwardian mahogany cased easel mantel clock, C1900/1920 with brass Arabic chapter ring and engraved silvered centre 23 cm x 23 cm together with a Drew of Piccadilly corniche cased carriage timepiece and one other similar.

A French late 19th century gilt metal carriage clock. Lever escapement, bell strike with push repeat, in a gorge case engraved with scrolling foliage, together with its key, both numbered ‘1738’, in red leather carrying case, height 13cm. £500-£700 --- Condition Report Good condition, Original escapement, No signs of rubbing to gilding, Light scuffing to case leather.

AN ANTIQUE BRASS FRAMED CARRIAGE CLOCK, with glass sides, case & key

An Edwardian champleve enamel carriage clock, with enamelled dial and five glazed sided case. Height including handle +/- 15 cm.

A brass cased carriage clock with porcelain panels, the circular ceramic dial with Arabic numerals and floral decoration, the side panels decorated with sunburst motifs and floral sprays, 18.5cm high

A small late 19th/early 18th century carriage clock; a pair of candle lamps.

A FRENCH/SWISS LAQUERED BRASS GORGE CASED CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARML'EPEE, SAINTE-SUZANNE, FRANCE, LATE 20th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the inside of the frontplate stamped with serial number 00001466, the backplate with alarm to upper left and stamped with circular L'Epee, 1889 crossed swords trademark to centre over MADE IN FRANCE, 11 ELEVEN JEWELS UNADJ. to lower margin, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed L'Epee, Fondie en 1839, Sainte-Suzanne, France to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, over subsidiary alarm setting dial flanked by further day-of-the-week and date-of-the-month dials, the bevel-glazed gorge case with hinged carrying handle over full-width top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail, channel-moulded uprights, and pin-hinged door to rear, on ogee-outline base.15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition. The alarm is out-of-sync with the hands (approx. 2 hours out) and the strike train often only strikes once at the hour (but repeats fine) suggesting that the rack is sticking - hence the movement requires a gentle clean/service. The subsidiary calendar dials are advancing correctly shortly after midnight. The dial appears free form any visible faults and the case is also in fine original condition with no visible chips or other damage to the glasses and light oxidation to the brass (mostly to the mounding bordering the top glass) only.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS CARIATIDES CASED MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCKG. BACQUEVILLE, PARIS, DATED 1893The rectangular eight-day movement with large single barrel incorporating tandem drive for both the going and strike trains, the former with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and the latter with external hour hammer pivoted on the backplate for sounding on a gong set within the base of the case, the backplate stamped with serial number 3552 to lower margin, the 1 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals, five minute annotations to the outer minute track and fine scroll pierced gilt brass hands, set within a rectangular silvered mask signed G. Bacqueville, PARIS - 1895 to lower margin, the heavy cast gilt brass bevel-glazed cariatides case of Mignonette No. 2 size with rosette-centred acanthus scroll cast hinged carrying handle over thick glass set within generous repeating acanthus cast surround to top, above ogee-shaped lappet leaf cast cornice and canted corner uprights cast as Classical female terms, the rear with pin-hinged door and on conforming lappet-leaf ogee skirt base with pad feet.8.3cm (3.25ins) high with handle down, 6cm (2.625ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep. G. Bacqueville of Paris does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however other decorative clocks (dating to the end of the 19th century) signed by him are known. The use of tandem barrel to drive both the going and strike trains, together with the provision of a silvered high-quality silvered platform jewelled escapement, suggests that the movement of the present clock may well be of Swiss manufacture. Hence would have most likely been supplied to Bacqueville for casing and retail in Paris. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The hour hand is a little out of position (reading around one minute division ahead) hence would benefit from adjustment. Dial is free from any visible defects although the silvering to the mask is has slight overall oxidation giving a nice mellow colour to the silvered finish. The case is in very good original condition with no visible crack/chips or other defects to the glass and light to moderated wear to the gilding (most noticeable to the frame of the rear door).Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE ROSEWOOD CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKHENRY MARC, PARIS, CIRCA 1845The rectangular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with gilt Jules type two-tier platform lever escapement regulated by helical sprung split bimetallic balance with wedge-shaped timing weights, the backplate stamped with H'Y MARC, PARIS oval trademark to centre over serial number 18752, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands, inscribed H'Y MARC, A PARIS to lower margin and set within geometric engraved gilt brass canted surround, the bevel glazed rosewood case with hinged brass baton carrying handle over rectangular top glass and ripple moulded cornice incorporating rounded angles, the front and sides with conforming glazed apertures and the rear with hinged door set within the frame of the case, on elaborate two-tier ripple moulded skirt base with shallow pad feet.21cm (8.25ins) high with handle down, 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Henry Marc is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as probably a retailer of various mantel and other small clocks and refers to a relatively early carriage clock (number 26886) supplied to Marc by Japy Freres. However the movement of the present clock can be closely compared to that of a clock by Jules illustrated by Allix and Bonnert on page 73 (Plates 11/47-48), this would strongly suggest that the mechanism for the current clock was most probably supplied by Jules. Condition Report: Movement is somewhat dirty/discoloured but will run and strike albeit lazily hence a clean/service is required. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a filled chip to the upper left-hand corner otherwise appears free form visible defects. The case is in sound condition but shows evidence of having 'come apart' at the junction between the glazed sections and the base. Hence the case has been re-glued and pinned at this point hence some cracks to the veneers and slight surplus glue are visible. The right-hand side glass has a very small chip to the front lower corner (only visible on very close examination) otherwise glasses appear free from visible damage. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN IMPRESSIVE FRENCH GIANT BRASS ANGLAISE RICHE CASED ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT E. MAURICE AND COMPANY, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The substantial two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism positioned at one o'clock incorporating a second hammer sounding on the hour gong, the backplate stamped with oval E.M & Co. trademark over FRENCH MAKE to centre and with serial number 531 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular satin-silvered dial incorporating recessed Roman numeral chapter disc with steel spade hands over conforming subsidiary Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to lower margin, the brass bevel-glazed anglaise riche case with reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass and repeat button to front rail, complex architectural moulded cornice and fluted frieze, the angles with reeded three-quarter columns incorporating copper-finish Corinthian capitals and bases, and the rear with pin-hinged glazed door, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base with turned feet; with original morocco covered protective outer travelling case. The clock 24cm (9.5ins) high with handle down, 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the travelling case 27cm (10.75ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. E. Maurice and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as working from Rue Charlot 75, Paris and showed carriage clocks in the Paris Exhibition of 1889. They were fine makers who specialised in cloisonne enamel clocks with unusual dials. Their sole agents in Britain were E. Pitcher and Company of 3 Clerkenwell Road, London and they were succeeded by Blanpain. Condition Report: Movement is in full working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; however, the mechanism is somewhat dirty/discoloured hence a gentle clean service is required if intending to put into long term service. The dial has overall tarnishing/discolouration to the finish otherwise is in very good original condition. The case has some slight streaky oxidation to the finish otherwise is in fine condition although the front glass has a slight chipping to the lower right-hand corner and the left-hand side some barely noticeable chipping to the upper left (glasses otherwise appear free from visible defects). The travelling case is missing its strap handle and has overall rubbing to the exterior surfaces otherwise is in very original condition with minimal wear/degradation to the interior velvet linings.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL FRENCH RENAISSANCE STYLE CAST AND PATINATED BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE/MANTEL CLOCK UNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 37540 to lower left hand corner, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands and set within rectangular cast and pierced brass bezel decorated in the 16th century manner with stylised dolphins flanking a vacant enamel roundel to apron and strapwork scrolls to upper quadrants, the case with pierced dome surmount incorporating push-repeat button to the top of the vase-shaped finial, over four curved sections forming the cupola each decorated with an urn planted with flowering foliage, set on a platform enclosed by a baluster gallery with paired spire finials to angles, over architectural entablature decorated with grotesque masks and foliate scrolls to frieze incorporating projections positioned beneath each of the finials at the angles, the corner uprights cast with paired stylised Baroque female terms flanking glazed dial aperture panel to the front, the sides and rear each with copper-oxide patinated panels cast in relief with Renaissance style armoured warriors on horseback, the rear panel hinged with opening enabled via a push-button clasp to the underside of the case, on moulded skirt base with lions paw feet.23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 13cm (5ins) square at the base. 

A FINE FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED GILT BAMBOO CASED CENTRE-SECONDS REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe two train eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the inside of the frontplate indistinctly stamped with number 559 to lower margin, the backplate with alarm mechanism with hammer sounding on the hour gong to upper left corner and stamped with number 11355 to lower left, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands incorporating sweep centre seconds, set within rectangular champleve enamelled mask polychrome decorated in the Japonesque style with floral blooms and leafy trails into a turquoise blue ground and incorporating gilt Arabic alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-gazed case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners and with each segment champlevé enamelled with further polychrome floral sprays into a turquoise blue ground ground, with conforming hinged carrying handle to the gilt panel-glazed top, pin-hinged glazed door to rear and on angled bamboo feet. 16.5cm (6.5ins) high with handle down, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. French carriage clocks in bamboo cases which feature enamelled decoration to the frame itself are particularly notable in their rarity. A centre-seconds clock (but with plain white enamel dial), with closely related enamel decoration to the frame of the current lot, is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling Clocks on page 202 (Figure 12.9). Another very similar clock to the present example, but with cream ground to the enamel and no centre seconds, was sold in these rooms FINE CLOCKS, BAROMETERS & SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2nd October 2019 (lot 129) for £2,400 hammer. Condition Report: The movement is fully operational and appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The strike train sounds correctly and the alarm mechanism will wind, set and release as it should. The movement is generally a little discoloured hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in good condition with no visible damage, the black of the numerals however have been re-touched. The case is in good original condition although there is a general degree of light bruising and some touching-in to the turquoise ground enamel of the frame most notably to the handle, front rail and left hand upright (as well as other areas to a lesser degree). There is a chip revealing the brass beneath to the front lower rail towards the left corner (images available on request). The front glass has a noticeable chip to the upper left corner and both the bottom corners have slight chips. The top glass also has a slight corner chip; otherwise the side and rear glasses appear free from visible chips (the left hand side glass may be a replacement). The gilding to the case is in fine condition and overall the clock presents well.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEATBOLVILLER, PARIS, CIRCA 1845The eight-day bell striking movement with engine-turned gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance set beneath conforming shaped bridge, the backplate stamped with oval BOLLVILLER, A PARIS trademark and numbered W, 616 to centre, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with small curved inscription signed GONTARD ET BOLLVILLER A PARIS bordering the lower edge of minute ring and with blued steel Breguet style moon hands, the bevel glazed cast gilt brass case with hinged scroll cast geometric carrying handle centred with a mask at the apex, above large top glass incorporating sprung repeat button within relief scroll cast surround and conforming frieze flanked by lions mask projecting angles, the angles cast with further foliate scrolls and the gilt rear door decorated with symmetrical strapwork, on stepped skirt base mirroring the frieze.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8cm (3,25ins) deep.  Bolviller is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development (page 432) as working from several addresses in Paris from 1830 until after 1870. Bollviller are known for being relatively early and inventive makers of fine French carriage clocks. Bolviller appears to have entered into partnership with C.P. Gontard in the 1840's as a Brevet was granted to both makers for a lever chronometer escapement in 1848. Gontard went on to show carriage clocks in London 1851 and patent two further related escapements and produce carriage clocks under his name alone. A related escapement to that of the current clock (fitted to a carriage clock by Jules) is illustrated by Allix and Bonnert on page 75 (Figure II/51).  Condition Report: Movement is complete, appears all-original and is in relatively clean condition. The going train will wind and run; the mainspring for the strike train is broken hence will not wind, the strike train however otherwise appears free from noticeable damage. The dial has hairline cracks, the case is in good condition with no chips or cracks visible with the naked eye; the gilt finish has overall wear and patchy oxidation.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

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 FINE GILT BRASS GORGE CASED MID-SIZED TING-TANG HOUR STRIKING AND REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK CHARLES OUDIN, PARIS, CIRCA 1855The two train eight-day movement ting-tang striking the full hour both on the hour and the half hour on a graduated pair of gongs, with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism to the top left sounding on the larger of the two gongs, the plates unusually engraved to the edges for the makers CHARLES OUDIN. PALAIS-ROYAL. 52. PARIS and HORLOGER DE LA MARINE DE L'ETAT to one side opposing repeat name and place followed by MEDAILLES AUX EXPOSITIONS DEPUIS 1806 with the inscriptions split across both the front and the backplates, the inside of the backplate numbered 1463 to lower margin and the outside stamped 1475 to lower left hand corner, the circular white enamel Roman numeral hour with blued steel moon hands set within a fine filiate scroll engraved rectangular mask incorporating subsidiary enamel alarm setting dial to lower margin, the frosted gilt bevel-glazed gorge case with tall hinged carrying handle over full-width top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail, channel-moulded uprights, and pin-hinged door to rear, on ogee-outline base.13cm (5.125ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. Charles Oudin was a highly notable watchmaker who initially worked, alongside his cousin Joseph, under Abraham-Louis Breguet who held them both in high esteem. In 1801 Oudin established himself at 65 Galerie de Pierre and is noted as working from various addresses nearby 1809-11 before settling at Palais Royal, 52 in 1812. He participated in the Exhibitions of the Products of French Industry in 1806 and 1819 and was awarded medals for 'a watch that was wound by the pendant' and 'a watch with moon phases and synodic months' at the former. At the 1819 exhibition, the firm also exhibited, among other things, an 'equation watch with an ingenious system' which was also favourably received. Charles Oudin retained his connection with the Breguet workshop often inscribing 'élève de Breguet' alongside his signature. In June 1836 the business was passed onto his son, Charles Raymond, who continued producing fine-quality timepieces before selling the business to fellow watchmaker, Amédée Charpentier, in 1857. The firm then traded under the name Oudin-Charpentier into the 20th century. Condition Report: The movement appears complete with no visible alteration or notable replacements. Although it is in dirty/neglected condition the going train will run and the strike/repeat is operational. The strike is currently sounding half an hour ahead (ie. ting-tangs the next hour at the half hour). The alarm mechanism will wind and can be set, but is not releasing hence is currently not operational. The outer gong has been re-attached to its the block which would benefit from a little fettling/finishing. Movement generally requires a gentle clean/service. The dial appears to be in very fine condition with only a handful of minor specks to the hour enamel disc visible on close examination. The case is generally in very fine condition with no discernible wear or discolouration to the gilding. The handle is of unusual shape hence could be a replacement - there is also what appears to be braze repair to the right-hand side of the baton-turning (just before the down-curve). The front glass has a miniscule chip to the lower left-hand corner (only visible on very close examination), otherwise glasses appear free from visible faults.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A RARE GEORGE V SHIBAYAMA INSECT DECORATED SILVER CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE BY A. AND J. ZIMMERMANN LIMITED, BIRMINGHAM 1911 The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, with integral winder to backplate stamped with standing lion trademark for Duverdry and Bloquel, the 2 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hour hand set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel, the rectangular case with hinged C-scroll carrying handle over front and sides inlaid in mother-of-pearl, amber, abalone and other materials with random crawling insects incorporating engraved legs and antennae and with very small Japanese character signature to lower right hand corner of the front panel, the front also with canted surround to the fascia and the rear with conforming hinged door, on disc feet, Hallmarks for London 1911 makers A. &. J. Z within a shield.The clock 11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 7.5m (3ins) wide, 5.7cm (2.25ins) deep.  The firm of A. and J. Zimmermann Limited were a firm of silversmiths mostly specialising in small decorative items who worked from Regent Street, Birmingham from 1899 until 1929 when they were placed into voluntary liquidation. The clockmaking factory of Duverdry and Bloquel is noted by Leigh Extence as originally founded by Albert Villon in the town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont in 1867. Paul Duverdry joined the firm as a director in 1887 followed by Joseph Bloquel in 1910. The execution of Shibayama 'insect' decoration of the current lot would have been undertaken by a specialist Japanese craftsman resulting in a highly unusual luxury product. A similar but much smaller timepiece, with decoration apparently executed by the same Japanese craftsman into a silver case by Charles and Richard Comyns, London, was sold in these rooms FINE CLOCKS, BAROMETERS & SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2nd March 2022 (lot 196) for £3,800 hammer.  

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