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Victorian embossed brass spirit kettle on stand, brass chamber stick, Royal Corps of Signals beret, Metamec mantle clock, glass and miscellanea in one box

Unusual mahogany bracket clock, the movement driven by rolling ball bearings loaded into metal cups mounted around a driving wheel, with loading chamber above the dial and collecting drawer below, the 3.75" floral painted dial within a paste set bezel, the four glass bevelled glazed case fitted with a ball bearing drawer to the base and surmounted by a lion on a rectangular black marble plinth, 22" high

A fruitwood table timepiece, Thomas Taylor, Holborn, circa 1710 and later The five finned pillar single fusee movement with fine herringbone bordered asymmetric foliate scroll engraved backplate centred with a conforming oval reserve signed Tho. Taylor, in =Holborn, London, the 7 inch square brass dial now silvered and engraved with Roman numeral hours and Arabic five minutes enclosing later recessed basket of flowers engraved panel and original calendar aperture to centre, with pierced steel hands, the inverted bell-top case with hinged brass handle over cavetto top mouldings and glazed front door, the sides with rectangular windows, the rear with glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded shallow skirt base with moulded squab feet, (movement with losses, dial with alterations) 36cm (13.25ins) high excluding handle. Thomas Taylor junior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 was born in 1668 and apprenticed to his father (of the same name) from 1678 until 1685 when he gained his freedom of the Clockmakers’ Company. In 1697 Taylor signed the Oath of Allegiance and served as a Clockmakers’ Company Assistant from 1701; in 1707 he became a Warden and finally served as Master in 1710. He worked in the parish of St. Andrews, Holborn, London and died in around 1723. The current lot was originally made with ‘silent-pull’ quarter repeat hence would have only sounded the hours and quarters on demand only. Such timepieces were made for use in the bed chamber hence would have most likely been supplied to a particularly wealthy individual who could afford the luxury of having an additional clock for ‘upstairs’ use. The silent-pull mechanism has sadly been removed and the escapement converted from verge with short bob pendulum to anchor escapement with lenticular bob however the fusee, barrel, centre wheel and frame of the movement remains intact with no ‘butchering’ to the plates hence could be fully restored back to its original state by a suitable skilled horologist. In addition to this the dial plate has been ‘updated’ by removing the chapter ring, spandrels and matting to create a ‘single-sheet’ silvered dial which required a new chapter ring to be engraved directly into the plate and holes left over from the previous fittings filled. This modification would have most likely been done during the late 18th century in order to ‘update’ the appearance of the timepiece. The case, which appears original to the movement and dial, is of good quality and exhibits fine proportions and restrained mouldings reminiscent of cases housing movements and dials by leading makers such as George Graham

A German iron framed weight-driven chamber clock, unsigned, second half of the 17th century and later The single-handed countwheel bell striking posted movement with verge escapement regulated by brass balance set between the movement top plate and that of the case and elaborate baluster square section uprights, the strike train sounding on a bell mounted above the frame via a vertically pivoted hammer and previously released by single arbor warnless nag’s head lifting with the dial incorporating a friction clutch to allow setting of the hand and overlift provided by a shaped cam cut with a slot for locking set in front of the countwheel to the rear, the iron dial plate fitted with a brass Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and with sculpted steel hand beneath slot cut to reveal the balance rim to upper margin, the sides with iron doors, the rear with conforming fixed panel fitted with hanging hoop and spurs between shaped frets and domed bell to superstructure and pieced scroll-outline canted skirt base, (lacking nag’s head lifting detent, starwheel and weights), 24.5cm (9.75ins approx.) high.

ϒA rare gilt brass mounted ebony alarm timepiece of month duration with silent-pull quarter-repeat, Thomas Tompion and Edward Banger, London, No. 92 The substantial six finned and latched pillar single fusee movement fully reinstated with large spring barrel and reversed fusee to the five-wheel going train with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with rack-and-pinion pivoted beam regulation to suspension, the quarter repeat mechanism to Tompion’s highly complicated ‘all or nothing’ design sounding on a graduated pair of bells with the larger set between the plates and the smaller above, the alarm mechanism located beneath the larger bell with standing spring barrel and verge hammer assembly, the 8.5 by 7.25 inch backplate with canted upper angles over protruding bell to top left opposing rack box and shaped pivoted arm for the rise/fall pendulum suspension terminating above separate shaped cocks for guiding the suspension spring and for the escapement pallet arbor pivot, the centre with interconnected blue steel repeat levers pivoted via engraved sculpted cocks, the whole engraved by G195 (believed to possibly be Henry Adeane) with fine grotesque mask scrolling foliage within a line-scribed border and centred with an elaborate cartouche signed Tompion & Banger, LONDON over stamped serial number 92 to lower margin, the 8 by 7.25 inch rectangular brass dial with rose engraved silvered alarm setting disc and shaped false bob aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with fine pierced and sculpted blued steel hands and crisp gilt female mask and scroll cast spandrels to lower angles, the upper margin with conforming cast spandrel infill interrupted by subsidiary dummy opposing regulation dials, each with complex rosette centres, flanking repeat signature TOMPION + BANGER, LONDON, with leaf engraved detailing to extreme upper corner, the gilt brass mounted ebony case of ‘phase 2’ type with generous hinged gilt brass tied foliate bud carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure over bold ogee/ovolo top mouldings and front door incorporating lambrequin mask centred gilt foliate scroll cast lozenge sound fret to the upper rail and scroll-bordered cartouche escutcheon mounts to uprights, the sides with small scroll-pierced lozenge sound frets over rectangular apertures inset with conforming foliate pierced fretwork, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on shallow ogee moulded skirt base with squab feet, the sill beneath the front foot stamped 92 towards the left hand side, (movement with reinstated wheel trains and repeat work), 38cm (15ins) high excluding handle; 27.5cm (11.75ins) wide; and 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Thomas Tompion has often been referred to as the 'father of English clock and watchmaking'. When considering the legacy of his work and influence on subsequent generations, such a compliment is justly deserved. Born in Ickwell, Suffolk in 1639 Thomas Tompion appears to have developed an affinity for metalworking from his father, also named Thomas, who worked as a blacksmith. By 1670 Tompion had moved to London and was working in the clock and watchmaking trade. Although there is no record of his apprenticeship or whether he received any formal training prior to moving to London, he quickly became established and obtained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in late 1671. His early clocks demonstrate a close working relationship with the Fromanteel, East and Knibb workshops. Around this time Tompion became friendly with eminent mathematicians and scientists such as Robert Hooke and Jonas Moore - perhaps the most progressive and inventive minds of the day. Such associations lead to Royal commissions, firstly from Charles II for whom Tompion is known to have made one of the earliest balance-spring watches in 1676 and later William III who ordered numerous clocks to furnish his various palaces throughout his reign. As well as being an extremely talented artisan Tompion was also commercially minded, cleverly introducing serial numbering for his watches and clocks from around 1681/2. This, as well as maintaining a high degree of refinement in both the design and construction of his clocks and watches, ensured the highest level of exclusivity for clients purchasing from him. In around 1701 Thomas Tompion took a former apprentice, Edward Banger, into partnership. Banger was originally apprenticed to Thomas Ashby in 1687 but was transferred over to Tompion and gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1695. He was clearly a talented maker (when considering the few examples signed by Banger alone) however a serious problem between him and his former master caused the partnership to come to an abrupt end in 1707-8 for reasons unknown. On Banger's departure Tompion reverted to working alone until he found confidence in George Graham who had been engaged as a journeyman for Tompion since 1696. Graham's character had already been given the seal of approval by Tompion who allowed him to marry his niece, Elizabeth, in 1704; however it still would be a few years before Tompion would take Graham into partnership which he eventually did in 1711.Thomas Tompion died in November 1713 leaving the business to George Graham who maintained the same exacting standards and became famous in his own right with notable achievements including the development of the deadbeat escapement for pendulum clocks and the cylinder escapement for watches. Edward Banger outlived Tompion by six years, his abilities as a highly skilled watchmaker are demonstrated within a fine jewelled movement dating to around 1715 by him illustrated by him in Evans, Jeremy THOMAS TOMPION at the Dial and Three Crowns page 54, Fig. 97. The current lot belongs to a small group of around half a dozen Tompion spring clocks where the movements were held in stock and completed at a later date. Interestingly it would appear that all of these were silent-pull quarter timepieces with serials numbers clustered from 79-117 indicating that they were made 1686-88. The fact that both the dial and movement of the current lot are signed by Tompion and Banger together would suggest a date of finishing shortly after 1701. This date is further supported by the provision of two cocks for the double-engaged repeat levers on the movement backplate, which are believed to have been introduced in around 1698 (see Evans, Jeremy; Carter, Jonathan and Wright, Ben THOMAS TOMPION, 300 YEARS page 165).Silent-pull quarter repeating timepieces were essentially made for use in the bed chamber whilst clocks which incorporated normal striking (as well as a quarter-repeat mechanism) were mainly intended to be brought ‘downstairs’ during the day. Consequently silent-pull timepieces were the preserve of very wealthy clients who could afford separate timepieces for both ‘downstairs’ and ‘upstairs’ use. The current lot also incorporates an alarm mechanism (which appears in only half a dozen quarter-repeating timepieces by Tompion) which, together with a duration of one month, would render it perfect for use in a bedchamber of a palatial property. Incidentally there is only one other silent-pull quarter-repeating alarm table timepiece of one month duration by Tompion known - number 85 which is illustrated in Symonds, R.W. THOMAS TOMPION, His Life and Work on page 145 (Figure 111). Although the current timepiece has undergone highly skilled restoration of the movement (to reinstate it back to its original form) it survives as an extremely interesting example originating from the most important London workshop of the ‘Golden Age’ of English clockmaking. ϒ  Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. 

Pair brass chamber sticks with candle snuffers, copper and brass handled egg coddler, brass porthole ships style clock and bell and other metal ware in one box

A Carl Zeiss electronic microscope together with another microscope, pipes, Smiths electric wall clock, electroplated chamber stick, weights etc

Plated chamber stick, badges, plated miniature clock etc.

A collection of metalwares including Indian brass bowl, horse brasses, chamber stick with snuffer and a long case clock pendulum.

A LARGE COLLECTION OF HOROLOGY BOOKS, to include; Symonds (R W), Thomas Tompion, His Life and Work, Hamlyn 1969; Royer-Collard (F B), Skeleton Clocks, London; N.A.G Press Ltd, 1st edition, 1969; Edwardes (Ernest L); Weight-driven Chamber Clocks, 1st edition, 1965, The Grandfather Clock, 3rd edition 1971, 4th edition 1980, The Story of the Pendulum Clock, 1st edition 1977, all published Altringham; John Sherratt and Son Ltd, dustwrappers, together over thirty other reference books on clocks, watches and barometers. (qty) 

AN ARTS AND CRAFTS COPPER CHAMBER CANDLESTICK OF SQUARE SHAPE, 14CM W, A 1930'S MANTEL CLOCK, BRONZED SPELTER RECUMBENT LION TABLE LIGHTER, EMPIRE STYLE MILLED GILTMETAL OVAL STRUT FRAME, ANEROID BAROMETER AND BYGONES

1920s Smiths mantel clock, a large shell, chamber pot, oil lamp, twin handled vase and a treacle glaze Powell of Bristol barrel

Three boxes of assorted pottery, a clock, metal candle holders and a chamber pot

Collection of Masons Ironstone china, inc. mantle clock, chamber pot, jugs etc (12 pieces)

Oak cased mantel clock, with a silvered chapter ring, together with a chamber stick, (2)

Brass chamber sticks and carriage clock

A Wedgwood Willow pattern blue and white printed basin and two matching chamber pots, a pair of Villeroy & Boch graduated meat plates and a matching comport, a revolving cast metal thread stand, an early 20th century oak cased wall clock with two train movement, etc

A Royal Standard No. 10 manual typewriter, together with a 19th Century German musical mantle clock, another German clock movement and a box of various toilet wares including chamber pots, slop pail, etc

Two trays of assorted china to include: pair of reproduction Staffordshire style recumbent cats; chamber pots; pair of Staffordshire fireside spaniels; Art Nouveau design clock and garnitures; hat shaped mantel clock etc.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

A large collection of 19th century and later brass, pewter and cast iron wares, to include; a goffering iron, teapots and covers, a chamber stick, turned candlesticks, a pair of barley twist candlesticks 30cm high, a pair of brass ash trays, a preserve pan, a cooking cauldron, a set of scales and associated weights, a 'Clock Golf', assorted flat irons and horse brasses (Qty)

A fine and very rare oak architectural floor-standing case for a first period lantern clock Anonymous, probably second quarter of the 17th century The superstructure now with fixed glazed top and ogee-cornice over architectural arch-glazed apertures to three sides, the front and right hand side attached by iron hinges to each other and to the backboard, the right hand side also attached via hinges to the backboard which is now applied with a print of Britannia seated on a globe, each of the three faces with faceted keystone flanked by raised quadrant panel infill to the arch springing from blocks applied with hipped pads over uprights decorated with tapered decorative split-turned batons, the integral trunk resembling a Roman Doric pilaster with moulded capital incorporating frieze bordered with slender stepped-ogee moulding to lower margin, over a full-width door to front applied with stepped oval panel centred with a domed button and issuing vertical slender straps and horizontal rails applied with further hipped pads, the lower section with additional further thicker horizontal strap issuing shaped vertical extensions and applied with another faceted panel to centre surrounded by domed buttons, the field decorated with additional vertical half-round split-batons, the sides with decoration matching the front above elaborate double skirt base with ogee top moulding to upper tier and ledge over generous cavetto moulding to the lower, 193cm (76ins) high; the body of the trunk 24cm (9.5ins) wide by 28cm (11ins) deep excluding the applied decoration. Provenance: The base of the backboard applied with a paper label inscribed in ink Cap t De Burgho Hodge, Exleigh, Tiverton. Online records of THE LONDON GAZETTE have two entries relating to Captain Edward DeBurgho Hodge: 24th May, 1861 Light Dragoons, Lieutenant De Burgho . Edward Hodge , from the 15th Foot, to be Lieu- tenant, vice Samuel Adams, who exchanges. 9th July, 1880 William Hodge , Gage John Hodge , and De Burgho Edward . Hodge , carrying on business in copartnership at Devonport, in the county of Devon, as Bankers, under the style or firm of William Hodge , William Chapell Hodge , and Company, the Devonport Bank, was, on the 1st day of July, 1880, dis- solved, by mutual consent. In addition to these The Plymouth and West Devon Record Office holds a document dated 31st July 1880 indicating the release (with later endorsements - 365/50) of De Burgho Edward Hodge of Sandwell, Harberton, Captain of the 12th Lancers. From these records it would appear that Edward DeBurgho Hodge was related to WillIam Hodge of the Devonport Bank, and, after serving in the Light Dragoons (up to 1861) and the 12th Lancers, entered into a new banking partnership with William Hodge in 1880. Exleigh, Tiverton and Sandwell, Harberton are both late Georgian Neo-Classical houses; Exleigh being a substantial Villa and Sandwell a Country House. The current lot appears to be a remarkable survivor which, on stylistic grounds, would appear to date to before the Civil War. The overall form is purely architectural conceived as a glazed arched loggia resting on top of a Roman Doric inspired pilaster. The strapwork decoration to the trunk follows that Jacobean architectural practice with similar designs often seen on fireplace surrounds. A good example dating from the 1630 s which exhibits comparable decoration (to the jambs of the overmantel) can be seen in the great chamber at Doughton House, Gloucestershire (illustrated in Cooper, Nicholas THE JACOBEAN COUNTRY HOUSE on page 105). In addition to this, details such as the applied faceted/hipped panels and buttons together with the tapered split turnings (flanking the glazed arched apertures) can be compared to those applied to an enclosed deed chest made by the joiner Francis Bower for the Shrewsbury Draper s Company in 1637 (illustrated in Chinnery, Victor OAK FURNITURE, The British Tradition on page 53, Figures 2:5 and 2:6). Evidence in the upper and lower rails of each of the arch-glazed panels indicate that when originally made the arches were narrower (i.e. were essentially semi-circular in profile). Indeed at some point the arches appear to have been widened by a little over an inch by inserting extensions into the rails at their centres. The original form of the loggia would have therefore been narrower and hence perhaps more suited to the proportions of a standard lantern clock. The overall appearance of the case in its original form would have therefore perhaps served to enclose a lantern clock and display it in almost a reliquary manner elevated on a Classically inspired pedestal. In addition to this the current lot has seen some further relatively minor repairs and additions over the years including a replacement top panel incorporating glazed insert and skirting around the base. The latter has the appearance of being executed by an estate workshop during the mid 19th century and adds to the overall country house feel of the case. The numerous split half-round batons applied to the front and sides of the trunk may also be early additions. Notwithstanding these observations the overall the structure of the case appears to have survived in remarkably sound original condition. When considering the dating evidence above (which strongly suggests a date of around 1630-40) the current lot would appear to have been made during the first period of lantern clock production. Indeed relatively detailed investigation by the cataloguer has failed to identify other floor standing lantern clock cases that can be dated to prior to the Civil War. With this in mind it would therefore be reasonable to suggest that the current case could well be the earliest surviving English purpose made floor-standing case for a domestic clock, and, as such, would make the perfect companion for the previous lot.

A scarce gold plated Atmos II timepiece LeCoultre to a design by Jean-Leon Reutter, Switzerland, early 1940 s The single train movement wound via the expansion and contraction of an aneroid chamber mounted to the rear of the mechanism and regulated by torsion escapement with rotating balance suspended beneath, numbered 6909 to frontplate and numbered 8148 to suspension platform, the dial gilt Arabic numeral chapter ring inscribed with retailer s signature NORTHERN GOLDSMITHS Co. at twelve o clock opposing MADE IN SWITZERLAND to lower edge, the glass bell jar' type case with canted angles, on plinth base with adjustable feet, 23.5cm (9.25ins) high.

Box of assorted collectables to include: W.M.F., ostrich mark; Art Nouveau copper tray; brass nutcrackers; Welsh girl bell; chamber stick; travel West Clox clock; brass anvil; EPNS ladle; National Provincial Bank Ltd passbook home safe deposit box; assorted silver plate items; cutlery; cigarette case etc.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

An Early XX Century Jug, Bowl, Chamber Pot and Soap Dish, all decorated with floral decoration, along with a late XX Century Yeman wall clock, with circular dial. (in need of restoration):- One Box.

Quantity of assorted ceramics and glass including a glass chandelier, two yellow chamber pots, a clock, badminton racquet, resin model of a stag, which is a coat hook and other items

Old Sheffield plate chamber stick, height 10cm; another chamber stick; and another; letter rack; stamp boxes; Grecian urn; hotwater jug; candlestick; pair of brass candlesticks; spill vase; Mappin & Webb horseshoe mantel clock; and a greyhound doorstop.

Box of miscellaneous including Wedgwood handled urn with cover, Wedgwood vase and candlestick, pair of Denby vases, pair of polished mineral bookends, cat figure, sugar castor, Mason's oriental plate etc. and a box of miscellaneous metal and wood work including candlesticks, clock, brass kettle, chamber stick, small wooden clock case and an unusual hexagonal inlaid cigarette box (2)

Georgian Dublin House Inventory and Valuation, 1764 Manuscript: Ledger bound with marbled paper, 38cms x 25cms; 28pp of writing. Headed: "An Inventory of the Household Furniture, Stock in Trade & c., of Mr. Dan. Nevin late of the Glebe in St. Thomas Street Dublin deceased. and also a Valuation made by order of his Exe[cut]ors the 20th day of Febr[uar]y 1764 p[er] Mr. Robert Callan Auctioneer." Begins with a room by room valuation of the contents of the house, which appears to have been a pub: the list begins with the "Kitchens, Tap Rooms &c", and wines are stored in "Dirty Lane Vault in Swan Ally Ware House." There follows the account by Timothy Mahon, one of the executors, listing (again by room) who bought which items, and for how much. In addition to "sundries delivered to Widow Nevin," the widow bought a number of items, such as "2 tin cheese toasters" for 1s. A Mr. Fitzgerald was the lucky purchaser of two pewter chamber pots for 4s2d. The most expensive items included an eight-day clock (£6) and a crimson Paragon four-poster bed and curtains (£7.15.0). A Mr. Rivers bought a mahogany tallboy, bed curtains and rod for £8; two pictures of "The Rev. Dr. Murphy" sold for 6s10d. As a m/ss, w.a.f. Extremely Scarce. A fascinating example of a mid-18th Century Dublin executor's sale. (1)

A pair of plated chamber sticks, Japanese lacquer box, wooden box and a clock

A Mason's Mandalay pattern mantel clock, two photograph frames, two chamber sticks with candle snuffers, an ocatagonal fruit bowl, three graduated jugs, bottle vase; a Mason's Penang pattern jug; qty

An early 19th Century painted tin spice box with sectional interior, together with a pair of brass ejector chamber sticks, together with a gilt decorated mother of pearl inlaid blotter, a gilt decorated and black lacquered papier mache snuffer stand and a gilt decorated black lacquered papier mache pen tray with painted decoration and a travel clock

A rare Swiss or South German Renaissance small iron chamber clock Unsigned, first half of the 17th century The two train weight-driven movement with verge escapement regulated by balance wheel contained within the frame, the strike train with countwheel released via single arbor warnless nag s head lifting against a star wheel mounted behind the dial incorporating a friction clutch to allow setting of the hand and with overlift provided by a shaped cam cut with a slot for locking, both trains pivoted between iron vertical bars which locate via tenons into slots cut into a horizontal strip at the base, the top secured with another strip terminating with angled end forged with pierced tenon at the front and integral lug at the rear passing through slots in the uprights and secured by wedges, the polychrome painted iron box-form case with a single lugged bell supported within domed bearer, the front with black ground starburst painted centre and cut steel arrow-shaped hand reading against a cream painted chapter ring with Gothic Roman numerals within architectural panel painted with stylised pilasters flanking a blue shield incorporating trident and circle motif within a red field above the dial, the top with integral scroll pierced fret and the sides with hinged doors secured by sprung clasps, the rear with forged hanging hoop and spurs, (escapement restored), 28cm (11ins) high. Provenance: The estate of Michael Hurst. The general construction and layout of the current lot can be directly compared to a spring-driven example illustrated in Bassermann-Jordan, Ernst von THE BOOK OF OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES (English version translated by H. Alan Lloyd) on page 203 which is described as probably made in Zurich about 1630-40. The basic construction of the movement frame (formed essentially as a vertical rectangular loop around the movement) has its roots in the earliest form of domestic striking clock and can be directly compared with a clock dating to around 1500 illustrated in Muhle, Richard and Vogel, Horand M. Alte Uhren (Verlag Georg D.W. Callway, Munchen 1976) on page 152 (figure 256). Other related weight-driven clocks are illustrated by Bassermann-Jordan on page 106 (Fig. 80) and in Edwardes, Ernest L. Weight-driven Chamber Clocks of the Middle Ages and Renaissance Plates 31 and 32. The provision of a star wheel behind the hour wheel for strike lifting (rather than via a pin applied to the going train greatwheel) and a friction clutch for setting the hand (without the need to release the escapement and run the going train through) would suggest a date after 1600 (similar details had only really become standardised on English Lantern clocks from around 1610).

A German iron framed weight-driven chamber clock Unsigned, second half of the 18th century The single-handed countwheel striking posted movement with anchor escapement, square section uprights and two-tier top plate, the strike train with single arbor warnless nag s head lifting against a star wheel mounted behind the dial incorporating a friction clutch to allow setting of the hand and with overlift provided by a shaped cam cut with a slot for locking, the 8.5 inch square painted iron dial plate with repeating leaf rosette painted centre and scroll pierced steel hand within cream Roman numeral chapter ring with arrowhead half hour markers and plain green painted spandrel areas within line borders beneath shaped panel crest incorporating polychrome floral spray decoration, the sides with iron doors, the rear with conforming fixed panel fitted with hanging hoop and spurs, (lacking pallets, pendulum, alarm mechanism, bell and weights), 32.5cm (12.75ins) high. Provenance: The estate of Michael Hurst.

Early European clocks and clockmaking - ten volumes Leopold, J.H. THE ALMANUS MANUSCRIPT Hutchinson, London 1971, dj; Lloyd, Alan H. SOME OUTSTANDING CLOCKS OVER SEVEN HUNDRED YEARS 1250-1950 Leonard Hill, London 1958, dj; Beeson, C.F.C. PERPIGNAN 1356 The Making of a Tower Clock and Bell for the King s Castle Antiquarian Horological Society, London 1982, dj; Edwardes, Ernest L. Weight-driven Chamber Clocks of the Middle Ages and Renaissance John Sherratt and Son, Altrincham 1965, dj; Garcia-Diego, Jose A. JUANELO TURRIANO, CHARLES V S CLOCKMAKER, The man and his legend Antiquarian Horological Society and Editorial Castalia, Ticehurst and Madrid 1986, softbound; Cipolla, Carlo M. CLOCKS & CULTURE 1300-1700 Collins, London 1967, dj; Baillie, G.H., Lloyd, H. Alan and Ward F.A.B. THE PLANETARIUM OF GIOVANNI DE DONDI Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 1974, dj; Coole, P.G. and Neumann, E. THE ORPHEUS CLOCKS Hutchinson, London 1972, dj; Bassermann-Jordan, Ernst Von THE BOOK OF OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES translated from the German by H. Alan Lloyd, George Allen and Unwin Limited, London 1964, dj; Guye, Samuel and Michel, Henri TIME & SPACE, Measuring Instruments from the 15th to the 19th Century Pall Mall Press, London 1971, dj, with copies of Needham, J., Ling, W. and Price, D.J. De Solla HEAVENLY CLOCKWORK great astronomical clocks of medieval China Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 1986, dj; Needham J., Gwei-Djen, L., Combridge J.H. and Major J.S. THE HALL OF HEAVENLY RECORDS Korean astronomical instruments and clocks 1380-1780 Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 1986, dj; Mody, N.H.N. JAPANESE CLOCKS Charles E. Tuttle and Company, Rutland VT and Tokyo 1977, dj and two sundry publications, (15).

A large box of miscellaneous items to include a leather covered swagger stick, a Vintage pencil sharpener, Smiths retro wall clock, brass barrel tap, enamel chamber stick, old spectacles, telephones etc.

A Tin suitcase, a desk set, enamel milk can, two chamber pots, brass candlesticks etc, boxes, mirrors etc, to include Recorder and Mickey Mouse clock (2 boxes)

Selection of mantel clock, toast rack, cased tortoiseshell effect hairbrush set, novelty wooden cigarette box, brass chamber stick, turned wooden door knob etc.

Boxes and objects - a copper ale warmer; a brass chamber stick; an Islamic bowl, repousse and engraved design; two Burton on Trent Hamiltons; an Art Deco mantel clock; a pierced bone fan; a pewter coffee pot and tankards etc (2 boxes)

EXTRA LOT: A 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (Frogeye), registration number ODY 128, Old English white. This charming and very original Healey has covered a believed 23,000 miles from new. The vendor informs us that the car is completely unrestored and has never been welded or had any body work repairs. Originally supplied by Skinners of Hastings the Healey still retains its original Austin diary and log book recording when it was bought, various journeys and fuel used. The Healey still carries its original dealer supplying stickers in the inside of each door jam. The interior is original and has the original steering wheel, rubber floor mats which are now unobtainable and a clock which was an optional extra. ODY 128 was used for the a photography shoot and featured in the Healey reference book, 'Original Sprite and Midget' by Terry Horler. The Frogeye was purchased by the vendor with 21,000 miles recorded on the original engine. Since then he has added only another 2000 miles on the odometer and when not in use it has been stored in a carcoon/flow chamber. This charming Healey will be offered for sale with weather gear consisting of hood, tonneau and side screens and a history file containing original documentation and previous MOTs. V5, V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustration

George Lugan, Glasgow school rose chamber pot and an Arts & Crafts Repousse worked clock case

Four trays of Masons ironstone 'Mandalay' items comprising: various plates; mantel clock; picture frame; chamber stick; trinket box; candle stick; gravy boat; pedestal bowl etc. (4)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

AN AMERICAN OAK CASED MANTLE CLOCK EPNS tureen and cover, coffee and tea pots, a selection of chamber sticks, cutlery, serving spoons etc

Shelf of mixed ceramics and glassware, including chamber pot, ducks, clock etc

Tray of assorted items, various, to include: onyx Art Deco style mantel clock; pair of brass candlesticks; carved wooded bird figures; gentleman's pipe; chamber stick etc.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

A large quantity of china, glass and collectables, to include carved horn pheasant, Art Deco style clock, oil lamps, hunting plates, Johnson Bros Indian Tree bowls and plates, yellow glass decanter and glasses set, green Spode part dinner wares, chamber pots, glass vases, Royal Stafford tea sets, glass grapefruit bowls, ashtrays, crystal sherry glasses, wine glasses, tumblers etc (a lot)

A case of LPs together with a box containing a wall clock; a chamber pot; blue and white plates and various sundries

Boxes and Objects - a Perivale Anvil Art Deco mantel clock with square dial; a fruit wood box with twist action; a pair of brass chamber sticks; etc

19th century AD. A wooden-framed wall clock with glazed chambers, ornate brass plaque with clock face above, lower chamber with pendulum and chime; balustered supports modelled in the half-round; slot for pediment to upper face; the movement marked 'GB Silesia'; two winding keys. 92 x 46 x 19.5cm (36 1/4 x 18 x 7 3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired 1960s-1980s. [No Reserve]. Fine condition; pediment absent; one baluster chipped.

Pair of large Staffordshire figures, brass lamps and brassware, teaware, Mintons toilet jug and chamber, mantel clock, etc

Five pewter tankards; a silver plated tankard; a quantity of various other metalware to include a cocktail shaker; a brass jug; a chamber stick; a carriage clock; a coffee grinder etc.

A FRENCH WHITE VARIEGATED MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, the architectural style case with a large gilt bronze eagle surmounted, with out stretched wings, the circular enamel dial with Arabic numerals indistinctly signed and inscribed Just, and a twin chamber mercury pendulum, striking on a steel bell, within four glazed panels including two hinged doors, and flanked to either side with a brass mounted column, on a stepped rectangular shaped plinth with brass feet, 15.5in (40cm)h x 10in (26cm). (1)

Horology : Royer-Collard F. : Skeleton Clocks; Rose R. : English Dial Clocks; Dawson P. et al : Early English Clocks; Allix C. : Carriage Clocks; Edwardes E. : Weight-Driven Chamber Clocks; Roberts D. : Bracket Clock; Hana W. : English Lantern Clocks; Loomes B. : White Dial Clocks; Gould R. : Marine Chronometer; Tyler E. : Black Forest Clocks; Smith E. : Striking & Chiming Clocks. Together with 4 other related titles in a variety of formats. CONDITION REPORT: Generally vg.

A quantity of various wooden and metalware to include a silver plated teapot; a carved wooden mantel clock; a brass chamber stick; a silver plated salver; a clock and barometer etc.

Fine limited edition Jaeger LeCoultre 'Atmos du Millenaire' Atmos clock, no. 699350, the brushed and polished rhodium plated thirteen jewel 556 calibre single train movement wound via the expansion and contraction of an aneroid chamber mounted to the rear of the mechanism and regulated by torsion escapement with engine-turned rotating balance suspended beneath, the 5.25" spiral dial inscribed Atmos du Millenaire within small baton numeral chapter ring interrupted by small rolling moon phase aperture labelled Phase de lune to lower margin, the upper margin with month sector annotated in French, the circumference with spiral 'millennium' calendar scale divided for every year with ten year annotations between the years 2000 and 3000, with simple black hands and conforming calendar pointer, the glass case of tapered section with removable front panel inscribed JAEGER-LECOULTRE, ATMOS to lower right hand corner and fitted with bubble level to interior of the base panel, on three rhodium plated conical feet continuing through the glass to support the triform base plate of the mechanism within, 10.75" high; sold with original packaging, boxed manual and guarantee, numbered quality control card and tools, 11" high *This clock was designed by the Frenchman Robert Kohler to commemorate the passing of the Millennium. Inspired by the 'perpetual' nature of the Atmos timepiece Kohler created a version contained in a crystal capsule which theoretically could record the passage of time for the next millennium

wooden ashtray and lamp combination, the ash tray in the form of an elephants foot together with a mantel clock, a very small stool and chamber pot (qty)

Two boxes of miscellaneous, quarts wall clock, glass lamp shades, framed mirror, chamber pot, ceramics etc

A Victorian marble mantle clock, the dial with Arabic chapter ring and visible escapement, the centre signed A La Gerbe d'or H. Chapus Fils, 86 Rue de Rivoli Paris, with pendulum chamber beneath (lacking pendulum and key), 48cm

Symonds (R.W.). Thomas Tompion, his Life and Works, 1st edition, 1951, numerous colour and black and white illustrations including frontispiece, period inscription to front endpaper, some minor toning, original blue cloth in dust jacket, covers slightly toned and rubbed with some minor loss, large 8vo, together with Edwards (Ernest L.), Weight-driven Chamber Clocks of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, 1st edition, 1965, The Grandfather Clock, reprint edition, 1974, The Story of the Pendulum Clock, 1st edition, 1977, all with numerous colour and black and white illustrations, all original cloth in dust jackets, spines slightly rubbed to head and foot, 8vo, with other modern horology reference, mostly original cloth, many in dust jackets, G/VG, approximately 65 volumes (2 shelves)

VARIOUS CERAMICS AND GLASS, to include Royal Doulton figure, Majolica chamber stick, 'Julianna' clock, Masons etc

Two Pairs of Brass Candlesticks, together with a chamber candlestick, pr. cauldrons, pr. birds, a modern carriage clock and three crystal and gilt metal animals & birds.