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Lot 102
Set of four books:-ROBERTS, D., The bracket clock. David & Charles, 1982.-LOOMES, B., Complete British Clocks. Newton Abbot, London & North Pomfret: David & Charles, 1978.-THOMPSON, D., Clocks. Ed British Museum publications LDT.-MERCER, V., John Arnold & Son, chronometer makers, 1762-1843. Ed. Antiquarian Horological Society, 1972.Measurements: 25 x 20 x 20 x 3 cm; 25 x 20 x 1.5 cm; 24.5 x 16.5 x 2 cm; 24 x 17 x 2.5 cm. Set of four books specialising in watches. The books belong to the personal collection of Don Juan José Ontalva (Chinchón, 1930- Madrid, 2019), a famous watchmaker from Madrid, descendant of several family generations dedicated to the world of watches. During his career he achieved a high degree of precision and skill, becoming the master of other watchmakers. He is currently recognised for numerous works, including the commissioning and restoration of the Billeter astronomical clock, located in the Congress of Deputies.
Lot 280
An 18ct gold cased Omega Automatic Chronometer Constellation gentleman’s Wristwatch, the silver dial with raised baton markers, centre seconds and date aperture, signed 24-jewels calibre 561 movement no. 19419060, the case back marked Omega Watch Co. 168005/6 SC-62, case appx. 34mm diameter, no strap but gold-plated buckle is present, with red Omega box.
Lot 100
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Bubble Back' Chronometer, circa 1930s, ref. 6334, cal. 630, gold plated case, diam. 34mm, signed champagne dial with crown logo, gold baton hour markers, sweeping centre seconds and sword hands, automatic movement numbered 90974, gold plated rivet link strap with folding clasp numbered 61, length 16.5cm to 18.5cm, with spare link and box. Condition - appear in working order (however not sold with any guarantee), glass chipped at 12 o'clock (see image), general wear including wear to plating, scratches etc.
Lot 11
Y AN EBONY AND BRASS NAVIGATIONAL OCTANTG. GOWLAND, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1840The 11 inch frame incorporating central T-shaped hand-piece inset with bone signature plate inscribed G. GOWLAND, 76. SOUTH. CASTLE. ST. LIVERPOOL beneath turned bone finial unscrewing to reveal a pencil, the index arm mounted with mirror opposing Vernier aperture scale calibrated in minutes of arc for reading the inset curved scale divided for every twenty seconds of arc, the underside with pivot clamp and endless tangent screw adjustment, the sight vane with twin pin-holes and shutter opposing horizon glass, set of three hinged shades/filters and another pair of shades beyond the horizon pane, the tapered mahogany case with printed paper trade label inscribed JOHN BRUCE, Chronometer, Watch & Nautical Instrument Maker, SALTHOUSE BUILDINGS, 26, WAPPING, opposite the South end, Salthouse Dock, LIVERPOOL... to the inside of the lid.The box 33cm (13ins) long, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) high. George Gowland is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from 76 Castle Street, Liverpool 1851-53. The London Gazette of 17th October 1856 lists him as working at this address as a chronometer and nautical instrument maker who registered a patent in 1853.John Bruce was also a manufacturer of and retailer of chronometers and nautical instruments who traded from 92 Wapping, Liverpool 1865-1939. Please note that the vendor has provided an ivory exemption licence ref. 9ELKPRLN
Lot 114
A FRENCH GORGE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMRETAILED BY JOHNSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1865 The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and with alarm sounding on the gong, the inside of both plates stamped 8 and the backplate further stamped 6828 to centre, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed JOHNSON, 54 THREADNEEDLE ST., LONDON to centre and with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, on ogee-shaped skirt base; with original Morocco covered protective travelling case and a winding key.13.5cm (5.375ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.175ins) deep, Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The clock and chronometer making business Johnson of Threadneedle Street, London is recorded in Clutton, C., Baillie, G.H. and Ilbert, C.A. BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS & WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS as established by William Johnson (of Grimalde and Johnson fame) at 4 Hercules Passage in 1849 before moving to 54 Threadneedle Street by 1864. He is then thought to have relocated to 334 Kennington Park Road by 1867 where he remained until 1871. Condition Report: Both trains will wind, the strike/repeat train are operational however the strike is currently out of sync with the hands. The escapement appears undamaged but is 'sticking' hence a gentle clean/service is probably all that is required to bring beck to fully working condition. The alarm setting hand is missing otherwise dial appears free form damage/faults. The case is in good original condition however has been polished hence gilding is generally thin and worn throughout and is generally a little dirty/discoloured. The glasses appear free from visible damage. The travelling case has noticeable wear and bumps to the lining and scuffs, losses, wear and lifting to leather covering however is otherwise generally intact except for the strap handle which is no longer present.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 169
A WILLIAM IV CARVED AND BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETTURNER, LONDON, CIRCA 1830The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob half-seconds pendulum with holdfast to the centre of the backplate, over engraved signature Turner, LONDON and serial number 591 to lower left hand corner, the 8 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed TURNER, Fenchurch St., London to centre and with blued steel moon hands set behind a hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, the case with trefoil-shaped pediment upstand set on a horizontal tablet and fronted with stylised foliate relief-carved decoration within a moulded surround, over cavetto cornice and applied leafy sprays to the upper quadrants above the dial and conforming scrollwork beneath the dial, the front angles canted and inset with brass slips and the sides with brass cornucopiae ring handles over repeating gothic arch cast rectangular sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating brass panel inlay to front; with original wall bracket with conforming line inlay to the front of the table over down-curved support further inlaid with a rosette over a tapered lozenge.The clock 49.5cm (19.5ins) high; the clock and wall bracket 69.5cm (27.25ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep overall. Provenance: Property removed from 8 Great Pulteney Street, Bath. William Turner is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a watch and chronometer maker working from Fenchurch Street 1825-40.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements, The dial has been re-finished but to a high standard hence now presents very well. The case is generally in fine original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The bracket is in comparable condition to the case.Clock has case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 192
A FINE BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIAL INSERTSMATTHEW DUTTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The substantial five pillar triple chain fusee movement with thick plates measuring 8.25 by 6.75 inches, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of six bells with six hammers and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the going train with half-deadbeat escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating transverse pivoted rise/fall regulation beam to suspension and pendulum holdfast to the backplate signed Dutton, London and numbered 340 to centre, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial plate applied with circular slightly convex white enamel disc with Roman numeral hour chapters and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with fine scroll-pierced blued steel hands within slender moulded surround to the disc and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, with S/N strike silent selection switch at twelve o'clock beneath subsidiary circular enamel regulation dial signed Matthew Dutton, London to centre within slender moulded surround and flanked by conforming scroll cast mounts to arch, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the triple brass-fillet bordered pad top with complex cornice mouldings, over hinged glazed front with further brass fillet mouldings to the dial aperture and moulded slip inserts to front angles, the sides with arched brass diamond lattice sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass squab feet.44cm (17.25ins) high with handle down, 30cm (11.75ins) wide, 20cm (7.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. Matthew Dutton is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as succeeding his father, William Dutton in 1794. William Dutton was an important maker who went into partnership with the eminent chronometer maker, Thomas Mudge, in Fleet Street in 1755. Mudge retired from the business (to pursue further work on the development of the marine chronometer) leaving the workshop in the hands of William Dutton until he was succeeded by his sons, Matthew senior and Thomas in 1794. The brothers worked together until 1804 and Matthew alone until 1815 when he went into partnership with his son of the same name which continued until 1825.The present clock is typical of the Dutton family's high-quality approach to clockmaking. The movement is particularly generous in its construction and finely finished. The restrained backplate, being engraved with only the finely executed signature, follows in the tradition of George Graham as does the beautifully balanced dial and well-proportioned but relatively restrained case. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine condition with no visible faults to the enamel inserts and only slight mellowing to the brass elements. Movement and dial are original to the case.The case has a well-executed veneer patch repair across the rear left corner of the right-hand pad to the top. Otherwise is in extremely good condition with minimal age related blemishes. The brass mounts have mellowed/oxidised slightly and the finish is slightly faded overall.Clock is generally in extremely good condition and is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 41
Ɵ HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE BOOKSTHIRTEEN VOLUMES:Bertele, Hans von MARINE & POCKET CHRONOMETERS, History and Development Schiffer Publishing Ltd, West Chester PA 1991, dj; Mercer, Tony Chronometer Makers of the World, With Extensive list of Makers and Craftsmen, REVISED EDITION N.A.G. Press. London 1991, dj; Lyman, Ian P. RAILWAY CLOCKS Mayfield Books, Ashbourne 2004, dj; Rose, Ronal E. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 2000, dj; Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers Mayfield Books, Ashbourne 2008, dj; Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of NORTHERN ENGLAND Mayfield Books, Ashbourne 1997, dj; Shenton, Alan and Rita COLLECTABLE CLOCKS 1840-1940 Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 2001, dj, with price revision list for 2002; Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS facsimile reprint of the 1913 edition, Spring Books, London 1969, dj; Britten, F.J. The Antique Collectors' Club edition of, Old Clocks and Watches & Their Makers Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1994, dj; Britten, F.J. WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS HANDBOOK, DICTIONARY AND GUIDE facsimile reprint of the 1915 11th edition, Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 2000; and three sundry publications, (12).
Lot 58
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER WITH THERMOMETERDENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1845The circular four pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, split bimetallic balance incorporating cylindrical timing weights and helical balance spring, the backplate with spring set-up ratchet, faceted diamond endstone, blued steel movement pillar and backcock securing screws, the 3.75 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial beneath inscription DENT, LONDON, Chronometer Maker, to the, QUEEN, No. 1945 across the centre and DOWN/UP power reserve dial, with gold spade hands set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel, with shuttered winding hole to underside and mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, the mahogany three-tier case with push button clasp for the top tier applied with paper trade label for FRANCIS M. MOORE, CHRONOMETER MAKER TO THE LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY, WATCHMAKER, OPTICIAN & c., 102, HIGH STREET,... BELFAST... to the inside surface, the middle tier with enamel roundel inscribed DENT, 1943 to front and applied with a later F and C silvered scale mercury thermometer to the inner right hand margin of the glass, the base with brass key escutcheon to front and brass carrying handles to sides.The box 16.5cm (6.5ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) square. 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. The chronometer maker and retailer Francis M. Moore operated from 100 High Street (1st floor) Belfast from 1864 until 1899 when they became a Limited Company. In Dublin he was registered as a 'Practical Chronometer, Optician and Watchmaker' at 23 Eden Quay 1868-80 before moving to 28 Eden Quay by 1890.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The steelwork has strong blued finish and the plates show faint evidence of being previously spotted (and now have a few light finger-marks from handling). The dial has slight mellowing to the tarnish otherwise is in fine condition; the tip of the minute hand is a little discoloured. The inside of the bowl is stamped 'DENT' over '1943'. The bowl and gimbals are in good clean condition with only light spots of discolouration/tarnishing evident. The rear of the bowl retains nice original pivoted dust plug for the winding hole. The tipsy winding key appears original and is stamped '1943'. The box is in fine condition. The paper labels applied to the inside of the top tier are intact with slight tears only evident in the one for 'Francis Moore'. The thermometer is in good working condition having only slight mellowing to the silvered scale. The exterior of the case is also in fine condition having only few very small bumps and bruises. The original fired enamel name disc is present and undamaged albeit a little faded. The box retains its original lock but there is no case key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 60
A MAHOGANY CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERTHOMAS MERCER, ST. ALBANS, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 20th CENTURYThe circular four pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement and split bimetallic balance with cylindrical compensating weights and helical palladium balance spring, the spotted backplate with spring set-up ratchet and blued-steel pillar and backcock securing screws, the reverse of the dial mounting plate stamped 18837, the 4 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial pierced through at the centre to reveal seconds wheel with two opposing teeth and engraved with text CAUTION: HANDS FORWARD ONLY to circumference, beneath signature THOMAS MERCER LTD, ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND across the centre and DOWN/UP power reserve dial, secured by a screw-down bezel into a lacquered brass bowl with shuttered winding hole to rear, mounted via gimbals into a mahogany two tier box with glazed panel to lid applied with brass plate inscribed THOMAS MERCER LTD, ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND No 18837 to front.The box 17cm (6.25ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) square. The chronometer making firm Thomas Mercer of St. Albans was established by Thomas Mercer (1822-60) at North Road, London in 1858 before moving to 45 Spencer Street, Clerkenwell in 1860. Mercer became an active member of the British Horological Institute (established in 1858) where he lectured on the need to modernise the industry and served as honorary treasurer from 1875-95. After occupying several addresses in Clerkenwell Mercer relocated the core of the business to St. Albans in 1874 setting up a factory behind his house at 14-15 Prospect Road. Although the bulk of the businesses work was undertaken in St. Albans Mercer personally made weekly trips to Clerkenwell to deliver/collect parts finished by specialist outworkers as well as visit the Horological Institute.In order to maintain a presence in London Thomas Mercer opened an outlet 18 Westmoreland Road, City Road in 1890. Succuss at the Greenwich trials was also always considered important to Mercer who entered instruments every year; he was placed second in 1881 and his son, Frank, came first in 1911. In 1900 Thomas Mercer accepted an invitation to judge at the Universal Exhibition in Paris but unfortunately caught a cold on the ferry crossing and died soon after his return. The business was subsequently continued by his successors becoming of the most prolific suppliers of chronometers and other timepiece for industrial, maritime and domestic purposes and continued trading in St Albans until 1984. The aperture to the centre of the subsidiary seconds dial of the current lot reveals an additional seconds wheel with two opposing teeth to the rim. This wheel is to facilitate the opening and closing of electrical contact points which could be installed within space already provided behind the dial. In addition to this there are also insulted connectors fitted to the brass bowl to facilitate connection to external apparatus.
Lot 61
A MAHOGANY-CASED EIGHT-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERJOSEPH SEWILL, LIVERPOOL, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular three columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with crescent shaped spotted backplate enclosing the greatwheel with Harrison's maintaining power and the centre wheel, the remainder of the train contained within a smaller circular three-pillar sub-plate including Earnshaw type spring detent escapement regulated by a split bimetallic balance with cylindrical weights and helical invar or palladium balance spring, with faceted diamond destone and blued steel backcock securing screws, the 4.5 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial numbered 5307 beneath signature JOSEPH SEWILL, 61 CASTLE ST., LIVERPOOL., Maker to the Admiralty and WIND DOWN/UP dial flanked by PRIZE MEDAL AWARDED 1867 and INTERNATIONAL EXHIB. 1862 medallions beneath the X and II numerals respectively, with gold spade hands and secured by a screw-down bezel into a lacquered brass bowl with shuttered winding hole to underside, mounted via gimbals into a mahogany two-tier box with glazed top and vacant name panel recess to front, the sides with lacquered brass recessed carrying handles, (lacking top tier to box).The box 19cm (7.5ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) square. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Joseph Sewill was born in Liverpool in 1816 and started up as a watchmaker, chronometer maker, and nautical instrument maker at 61 South Castle St, Liverpool in about 1848. Latterly Joseph went into partnership with two of his sons and is thought to have retired to London in 1862. His son, John Joshua Sewill (d. 1891) succeeded him and headed the business until his death in 1891, The firm was well regarded and opened branches in London (at 30 Cornhill prior to 1882), Glasgow and Locle (Switzerland). In 1867 a chronometer by Sewill won the Greenwich Trials and they became makers to the Admiralty. In the 1874 Greenwich Trials their chronometers came first and third. They also entered pieces into Kew trials, where a karrusel watch was awarded 81.8 marks in 1900. They won an award for 'services to horology' at the Paris Exhibition of 1862, and later became 'Maker to the Queen of Spain'.Condition Report: Movement is in original working condition retaining original spotted finish to the plates, there is some slight discolouration/tarnishing in places and a few light scratches and wear hence would probably benefit from a light clean. The dial again is in original condition with old silvered finish generally in good condition with light spotting and localised discolouration. There is also some form of number (inventory or similar) mark comprising 12 within a circular panel applied between the II and III numerals - this mark appears to be an old ink rubber stamp. The bowl and bezel are in sound original condition retaining old lacquered finish albeit with heavy tarnishing/discoloration to exterior. The gimbals are complete however one of the threaded pivots (at twelve o'clock) has snapped hence the movement cannot currently suspended within the ring; however the pivot is small and of relatively simple construction hence a clockmaker should be able to turn-up a replacement without a great deal of difficulty.The box is in sound original condition however the top tier is no longer present. The front has a vacant recess suggesting that an inset nameplate has been removed (possibly due to being ivory?); otherwise faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other minor blemishes commensurate with age or use. Timepiece has original typsy winding key (worn) but no key for the box. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 62
AN EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERVICTOR KULLBERG, LONDON, DATED 1910The circular four pillar single chain reversed fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement and split bimetallic balance incorporating Kullberg's early form of middle-error temperature compensation with cylindrical weights and helical invar or palladium balance spring, the spotted backplate with spring set-up ratchet, faceted diamond endstone, blued steel movement pillar and backcock securing screws and engraved with M.O.D. broad arrow mark over date 1910 to the edge next to the balance, the frontplate stamped 8074 to inside edge, the 4 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial incorporating concentric engraved text TEN GOLD MEDALS AWARDED * DIPLOMA OF HONOUR SOLE & HIGHEST AWARD around the centre inscribed with serial number 8074 over M.O.D. broad arrow and date 1910, beneath signature VICTOR KULLBERG, Maker to the Admiralty, THE INDIAN & ITALIAN GOVERNMENTS, 105 Liverpool Rd., London N. and WIND DOWN/UP dial flanked by To H.M. KING, SWEDEN and GRAND PRIX, PARIS, 1900 medallions beneath the X and II numerals respectively, with blued steel spade hands and secured by a screw-down bezel into a lacquered brass bowl with shuttered winding hole to underside, mounted via gimbals into a mahogany three-tier box, with ivory plate engraved VICTOR KULLBERG, 8074, (M.O.D. broad arrow mark), TWO DAYS, I, 1910 to front and with recessed lacquered brass carrying handles to sides.The box 19.5cm (7.75ins) high, 18.5cm (7.25ins) square. Provenance: Purchased by the India Office for Colaba Observatory, Bombay in 1910. Victor Kullberg is recorded in Mercer, Tony Chronometer Makers of the World as born in Sweden 1824, he was apparently drawn to London by the Great Exhibition of 1851 and subsequently set up business at 105 Liverpool N1 (by 1870). Kullberg developed several balances with middle error temperature compensation and became one of the finest makers of marine chronometers of the period; he died in 1890 leaving the business to be continued by George and Peter Wannerstrom. Included with the present lot is a photocopy of a letter addressed to the Director General of Stores at the India Office, dated 6th March 1910 and signed by the Astronomer Royal, Sir William H. Christie, recommending the purchase of the present timepiece (along with another by E. Dent and Company number 55514), for the Coloba Observatory. Also included is a copy of RATES OF BOX AND POCKET CHRONOMETERS ON TRIAL FOR PURCHASE BY THE BOARD OF ADMIRALTY AT THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH from 19th June 1909 to 8th January 1910 (for box chronometers) listing the performance of the timekeepers on trial during that period including Kullberg number 8074. The importance of the Indian market to English chronometer makers is discussed by Simon C. Davidson in his article Box chronometers for India 1800-1936 published in the December 2014 (Vol. 35, No. 4) issue of ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY (pages 1107-1124). The present timepiece is recorded in the appendix of 'Box chronometers supplied to the East India Company and the Indian Government or notified as from India' included with the article. Please note that the vendor has provided an ivory exemption licence ref. 6P431VMXCondition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original. The backplate retains much of its original spotting albeit rubbed in places. The dial retains old silvering but with some patchy discolouration/tarnishing; the engraving shows no evidence of wear. The bowl and gimbals have at some point been cleaned and re-lacquered and now exhibit overall light discolouration/wear. The bowl also has some old scratches to the wall near the base. The gimbal pivot (threaded into the ring) at twelve o'clock is a replacement. The box has replaced top tier and the frame around the glazed aperture to the middle tier has some edge wear/chipping (only visible with top tier open). The nameplate to the front is cracked otherwise box is in good original condition with faults very much limited to a few very minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age.Timepiece has a typsy winding key and a key for the box. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 90
Y A FRENCH EBONISED AND BOULLE-WORK MANTEL CLOCKBOLVILLER, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYThe circular contwheel striking eight-day back-wound movement with visible anchor escapement planted on the backplate regulated by 'gridiron' pendulum modelled as a lyre over sunburst mask centred bob, the circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial with unusual wavy concentric line decoration to centre and signed BOLVILLER A PARIS to the lower edge of the conforming outer minute ring, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed brass bezel decorated with faux pearls, the case with elaborate shaped superstructure fronted with engraved brass, tortoiseshell, faux abalone and simulated ivory with elaborate scrollwork enveloping the dial incorporating grotesque lion's heads to lower margin of the upper section, raised on four scroll-outline supports faced with conforming 17th century style marquetry and with pendulum swinging between, on ogee-shaped plinth base with further foliate scroll panel decoration incorporating bracket supports.53.5cm (21ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide16cm (6.25ins) 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.
Lot 677
ULYSSE NARDIN. A GERMAN BRASS CASED THIRD REICH MARINE CHRONOMETER ENGRAVED WITH SWASTIKA the brass gimballed case enclosing a 4" silvered engraved dial with subsidiary seconds dial and power reserve fronting a 2 day chain driven fusee movement with matted gilt plates, spring detent-escapement and weighted balance wheel, the brass lacquered bowl engraved to the back with an eagle and swastika and numbered 'M1371' fitted in a three tier brass bound mahogany box21cm high19cm wideThe chronometer is in good working condition and looks to have been serviced in recent years but we can not guarantee mechanical parts. The dial has some marks and loss of silvering but no scratches or damage. It will run for app. 56 hours. Extra images have been uploaded. It belonged to a watchsmith who'd owned it for many years then passed down to his son, the current owner.
Lot 785
JOSEPH WINNERL, PARIS. A MID 19th CENTURY FRENCH TWO DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER the 3" silvered engraved Roman dial with subsidiary seconds and power reserve dials fronting a fusee chain driven movement with Harrison maintaining power and Earnshaw - type detent escapement with jewelled end stop enclosed in a later mahogany case14cm highThe movement looks to have been serviced in recent years and ticks when wound. The wooden case is later. We can not guarantee mechanical parts. Extra images have been uploaded. Serial number 393
Lot 808
C. HARRIS, CORNHILL, LONDON. NO 862 AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY EIGHT-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER the brass gimbaled drum-shaped case enclosing a 4.5" matt silvered engraved dial with subsidiary seconds and power reserve, signed and numbered. The high-quality eight-day chain-driven fusee movement with damascened plates and ring-turned pillars, Harrison maintaining and bimetallic weighted balance wheel with Earnshaw type detent escapement; all fitted in a brass-bound three-tier mahogany case with original locking key and tipsy winding key - with original outer case.19cm square 21cm high
Lot 1359
19th Century rosewood cased marine chronometer by John Campbell (late Norris & Campbell, Liverpool) No. 794, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, power reserve indicator and subsidiary seconds dial on a brass gimbal, the dial 4ins diameter on a brass gimbal, the case 7.25ins high overallThe hour hand slightly bent, runs when wound, crack to glass, lacks gimble stay.Starts very easily, not sure how long it runs.
Lot 104
AN 'OMEGA AUTOMATIC CONSTELLATION' WRISTWATCH, automatic movement, round discoloured silver dial signed 'Omega automatic chronometer, offically certified, constellation', baton markers, date window at the three o'clock position, black enamel gold tone hands, polished case, approximate case width 35.5mm, fitted with a black strap and a yellow metal ardillon buckle (condition report: discolouration to the dial, watch winds, sets and runs although time keeping is untested, general light wear to the strap and buckle, case back has not been taken off)
Lot 2
PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Naviquartz III, Ref. 1215. Marinechronometer. Ca. 1970er Jahre. Holzgehäuse. Quarz-Werk, mit neuer Batterie. Sehr guter Zustand, leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Katalog, Gebrauchsanweisung und Preisliste anbei, Druck 04/1976. Damaliger Verkaufspreis: 3.250,- DM.| PATEK PHILIPPE Vintage Naviquartz III, Ref. 1215. Marine chronometer. Ca. 1970s. Wood case. Quartz-movement with new battery. Very good condition, light signs of use. Catalog, manuals and price list enclosed, printed 04/1976. Selling price at the time: 3.525,- DM.
Lot 31
OMEGA Vintage Constellation Pie-Pan Calendar Chronometer Herrenuhr, Ref. 2943-2954SC. "TÜRLER" doppelt signiert. Aus 1959. Gehäuse 18K Gelbgold. Sehr seltenes originales, 7-reihiges Armband in Gold 18K, gefederte Flex-Faltschließe mit zusätzlich 1,8cm Verlängerung. Automatik Uhrwerk Kaliber 504 mit Datumsanzeige, gute Gangwerte, Werknummer 16041089. Pie-Pan Zifferblatt aus Gold 18K, perfekt erhalten, zusätzlich signiert mit Händlersignatur "TÜRLER". Originales Omega-Plexiglas, altersbedingte Risse bei 9 Uhr. Original Omega Garantieheft aus 3/1959, gekauft bei TÜRLER Schweiz, sowie Präzisions-Zeugnis, welches dem Uhrwerk "besonders gute Resultate" bescheinigte. Zur Uhr gehört ebenfalls die sehr seltene Omega Box in 925er Sterlingsilber mit Holzeinlage sowie Auskleidung in rotem Samt. Ein Paket, welches jedes Sammlerherz höher schlagen lässt! Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren an Gehäuse und Armband, Gehäuseboden mit Gravur "Unserem langjährigen und treuen Mitarbeiter, Herrn Max Weber, Zu seinem 70sten Geburtstag, In steter Verbundenheit und Dank, Familie Walter L. Wolf, 16. März 1959". 35mm Durchmesser ohne Krone.| OMEGA Vintage Constellation Pie-Pan Calendar Chronometer Men's wrist watch, Ref. 2943-2954SC. “TÜRLER” double signed. From 1959. Case yellow gold 18K. Very rare original, 7-row bracelet in gold 18K, spring-loaded flexible folding clasp for an additional extension of 1.8cm. Automatic movement caliber 504 with date display, in good working order, movement number 16041089. Pie-Pan dial in gold 18K, in perfect condition, double signed with dealer signature “TÜRLER”. Original Omega plexi crystal, age-related cracks at 9 o’clock. Original Omega warranty booklet from 3/1959 enclosed, bought at TÜRLER Switzerland, as well as precision certificate, which confirms the chronometer grad movement "particularly good results". Enclosed is the very rare Omega box in 925 Sterling silver with wooden interior and velvet lining. A package that makes every collector's heart beat faster! Visible signs of wear on case and bracelet, caseback with engraving “Unserem langjährigen und treuen Mitarbeiter, Herrn Max Weber, Zu seinem 70sten Geburtstag, In steter Verbundenheit und Dank, Familie Walter L. Wolf, 16. März 1959”. 35mm diameter without crown.
Lot 67
Omega - Gentleman's chronometer officially certified 18ct gold mechanical wristwatch, the signed white dial with gilt Arabic numeral seven numbers and dagger batons between, gilt hands, black centre seconds hand, the three-piece case by Dennison, Birmingham 1952, housing a signed calibre 283 17 Jewels movement, on a strap
Lot 9A
Omega - Seamaster Gents Professional Co Axial Divers Automatic Chronometer Steel Wrist Watch. Calibre No 2500. Features a Black Dial with Luminous Markers - Batons, Water Resistant to 300 m - 1000 Feet. Date / Display Fold Over Clasp with Extra Links, Sapphire Crystal Glass, Case Size 42 mm. Ref No 212304 12001002, Bought On 3-6-10. Complete with Omega Red Leather Display Box, With Extra Links, Cream Leather Wallet ( Instructions / Booklets ) With Chronometer Certificate, International Warranty, Pictograph - Omega. The Watch Is In Excellent Condition - Please Confirm with Photo.
Lot 334
Omega Constellation Chronometer quartz gentleman's stainless steel and gold plated wristwatch. Ref 1980136, within Omega zip case.Not currently running. No box or papers. Wear to the black enamel on the numerals at 12, 6 and 7 positions on the bezel. Minor scratches and dents to the case and strap.
Lot 377
A 935 silver centre seconds chronometer, with 45mm unsigned white enamel dial, unsigned key wind movement, within .935 engine turned case, silver curb link Albert watch chain with shield fob, gross weight 186g.Winds and runs. The centre seconds stop and start with the button. The dial has 2 hairline cracks. The case back has 2 small dents. The bezel around the dial has a small dent.
Lot 240
Ulysse Nardin, Switzerland. Limited edition commemorative 160 year anniversary barometer, ca. 2006. White dial with a calibrated fan-form sector divided into hPascals and inches; with a subsidiary temperature dial calibrated for Celcius. Housed in a gilt brass case within a typical marine chronometer wooden case and suspended. Marked along the dial.Provenance: From the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher, Osceola, Wisconsin.Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a pioneer in the field of safe and eco-friendly cosmetics. The same curiosity that led him to explore ways to improve the beauty industry led him to travel the world, collecting rare and beautiful objects as he went. This sale features selections from that lifetime of eclectic and inspired collecting, including furniture by Carlo Bugatti, Gabriel Viardot, and Josef Hoffman; artworks by artists ranging from Old Masters to Salvador Dali to Arman; an impressive collection of Indian sculptures; and much more. Be sure to explore our timed-only online auction of other fascinating objects from this collection that will be posted in mid-August.Height: 5 1/4 in x width: 9 in x depth:6 3/4 in.
Lot 2
OMEGA - a stainless steel De Ville Co-Axial chronometer automatic wristwatch, ref. 168.2082, circa 2008, black dial with steel quarterly Roman numeral hour markers, sweep centre seconds hand and date aperture, 27 jewel movement with calibre DS312, serial no. 86995977, case width 39mm, working order Movement - currently working Dial - very clean Glass - clean Hands - good Case - light surface abrasions Crown - hands and date do not adjust Bracelet - unassociated black leather strap, new Notes – no box or papers
Lot 1005
Rolex Herrenuhr, Ref. 16013, Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Chronometer, Stahl Gold 750/000 GG, goldf. Zifferblatt mit vergoldeten Strichindizies, Datum an 3 Uhr, Leuchtzeiger, Automatikwerk Cal. 3035 läuft genau, Plexiglas mit Zycloplupe, verschraubte Krone und Boden, Durchmesser 36mm, Höhe 13mm, Metallband Stahl/Gold 750/000, mit Faltschließe, Länge ges. ca. 20cm, Gewicht ges. ca. 97,8g, in Holzbox
Lot 1009
Breitling for Bentley, The flying B, Stahl, Ref. A28362, aus 06/2006, Automatikwerk läuft genau, gewölbtes Gehäuse mit gewölbtem Saphirglas, silberf. graviertes Zifferblatt, silberf. Zeiger, Anzeige der Stunden über Sichtfenster auf schwarzem Grund, Hauptzifferblatt für die Minuten, kleine Sekunde an 6 Uhr, verschraubter Boden und Krone, mit Chronometer Zertifikat, m. Box und Papieren, schwarzes Lederband Original mit originaler Dornschließe, 41 x 45mm, H. 15mm
Lot 1013
Breitling Colt Herrenuhr, Chronometer, Stahl, Ref. A17350, aus 2004, Automatikwerk läuft genau, schwarzes Zifferblatt mit stahlf. Balkenindizies mit Leuchtpunkten, Leuchtzeiger, Datum an 3 Uhr, Saphirglas, verschraubter Boden und Krone, drehbare Lünette mit Leuchtpunkt auf 12 Uhr, 500m WD, D. 38mm, H. 12mm, Schrägband mit Faltschließe und Sicherheitsbügel, Länge ges. ca. 20cm, mit Box und Papiere
Lot 228
A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust lady's stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch, model 63133, serial F500XXX, circa 2004, the circular blue dial with batons and date aperture, centre seconds, gold hands, the 'Cyclops' sapphire crystal with laser engraved Rolex crown signature at 6 o’clock, gold fluted bezel, mechanical, perpetual, self-winding movement, cal. 2235, serial 1691752, on an 'Jubilee' stainless steel and yellow gold bracelet strap with deployment clasp, case 27mm, 79.7g gross, with all original boxes, sales tags, instruction booklet, Rolex Chronometer Guarantee certificate, and original purchase invoice from Leslie Davis, Peterborough, on 11/11/2004. Notes: in very good working condition, winds and hands set well as does date, keeps time across 1hr test, however Batemans cannot guarantee its continued operation.
Lot 229
A vintage 18ct gold Omega Constellation Automatic Chronometer gentleman's wristwatch, circa 1978, ref. 168.0057, circular matte gold dial with raised black and gold batons, day-date aperture at 3 o'clock, gold centre seconds, 23 jewels movement, cal. 1021, serial 34355496, screw back with relief Constellation logo, tonneau case, on an 18ct gold bracelet strap with hinged clasp, DS&S, London 1978, 27mm dial, 35mm case, 37mm across crown, 19mm between lugs, 112.8g gross, with original purchase invoice from Lewis & Son, Kingsbridge, Devon, dated 14th November 1978 for £1211.00.Notes: in good working condition, winds and sets well, day-date changes crisply, keeps time across 1hr test, however Batemans cannot guarantee continued operation.
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