A late 18th / early 19th Century French Midi-Pyrenées walnut cased long case clock, the brass arched dial with sun and figural decoration, over a convex enamelled chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals (un-named), 41 cm wide x 25 cm deep x 239 cm high (Provenance: This clock was previously owned by the noted horologist and fine antique clocks dealer, Richard Barder, author of "English Country Grandfather Clocks". Mr Barder bought the clock in Toulouse in 1993 from a house between Najac and Cordes. The movement would have been ordered from a small workshop in the Franche-Comté. The case would have been made by a local carpenter from easily available timber, in this instance, walnut, cherrywood, chestnut and poplar with iron fittings and lock from the village blacksmith)
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An 18th Century walnut cased long case clock, the eight day movement with square brass dial and pierced spandrals enclosing a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals inscribed "Munckland (Richard) Worcester" enclosing a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture 40 cm wide x 22 cm deep x 203 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Whilst the piece appears to be in pretty much original condition, there have been clearly some repairs to the case over the years, particularly to the back board, with the addition of a pine panel at the base which has signs of old woodworm that does not appear to be alive (though this cannot be guaranteed). There are some cracks and chips to the veneers throughout and to the door in particular where the grain meets in the middle. The centre panel of the door appears to be thinner veneer than the remainder of the case suggesting that it may possibly be later. The movement appears to be in overall good condition. The hands appear to be slightly difference in design (all three) so may or may not be original to the dial. The movement appears to be untouched though has leather dampers to the striker and below. Overall in dusty, cobwebby and tired condition suggesting that sympathetic restoration may be in order though to what level would be down to the buyer. The pendulum is in two parts needing attention. The two weights are different in that one is cast iron and one lead again suggesting that they may not be original to the piece but are extant. See images for further detail. Unknown if working.
A circa 1900 French lacquered brass cased carriage clock, the dial with Arabic numerals inscribed "Vincent Weymouth" over a subsidiary dial striking on a bell to the base, the case with column and blind fretwork style decoration raised on turned feet 16.5 cm high including handle CONDITION REPORTS The piece is basically sound throughout with no particular damage or loss. There is some discolouration to the gilding of the gilt brass and possible oxidisation, though over all quite dirty and in need of a clean. Presumed that the marks will come off with a clean but this may be deeper rooted oxidisation. The door has a dent top right and bottom right, the glass is broken in the bottom right corner - see images - and also chipped top right, again see image. Otherwise wear and tear conducive with age and use
An oak and cross-banded cased long case clock by William England, circa 1825, the eight day movement with square painted enamelled dial, the chapter ring with Arabic numerals enclosing a subsidiary seconds' dial and date aperture inscribed "Wm England North Petherton", 47 cm wide x 25 cm deep x 215 cm high (Provenance: This clock was previously owned by the noted horologist and fine antique clocks dealer, Richard Barder, author of "English Country Grandfather Clocks" and was the subject of a feature article in "Clocks Magazine", December 1980. William England of North Petherton was born in 1801 or 1802 and is listed in FJ Britten's "Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers". The movement and dial of this clock were seen by Brian Loomes, the noted horologist, who dated the clock at 1810-1820, before Richard Barder researched the family and in view of William England's birth date a more likely date of manufacture is circa 1825)
A collection of eight various silver or plated pocketwatches, a fob watch inscribed to the dial "Omega Swit Zerland Made 1882", a Breitling stopwatch and a small table clock, a Mauchline ware swivel watch stand decorated with "Lover's seat" transfer, a reproduction Stanley brass cased compass, a gold coloured propelling pencil, mother or pearl and silver fruit knife, five various watch chains, button hook, plated napkin ring, etc
A late 19thC Swiss Grand Format Piano Forte thirty two airs musical box, for J W Benson, Watch & Clock Manufacturer, Ludgate Hill, EC, playing on four cylinders with one hundred and eight combs in four sections, an arrangement of eight bells, and two graduated drums, playing respectively with ten and six beaters, label stating Fabrique de Geneve, Sublime Harmonie, Tambour Timbres, Castagnette, the rosewood case with kingwood cross banding and floral marquetry inlay, 23cm high, 101cm wide, 43cm deep.
A late 19thC French gilt brass cased four glass mantel clock, the circular enamel dial bearing Arabic numerals and painted with rose swags, eight day movement with coil strike, number 3508 4 11, the case of carriage clock form with mercury pendulum and key, 27cm high, 17cm wide, 13.5cm deep.
An early 19thC flame mahogany and boxwood inlaid longcase clock, the moon phase arched dial painted with cottages, windmill and castle, bearing Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with eight day four pillar movement with coil strike, the hood with swan neck pediment and raised on turned columns, the case with shaped trunk door flanked by turned columns, raised on bracket feet, 227cm high, with key and pendulum.
A Victorian black slate mantel clock, circular dial with visible brocot escapement, chapter ring bearing Roman numerals, Ansonia Clock Company eight day movement with coil strike, the case of architectural form, supported by six metal capped Corinthian columns, on a plinth base, 32cm high, 44cm wide.
Walsingham (Thomas, 1561-1630). Courtier to Queen Elizabeth I and literary patron to Christopher Marlowe. An extremely rare autograph signature, ‘Tho: Walsingham’, at the foot of an Autograph Letter by Sir John Scott, Kent, 28 July 1608, being a Kentish Muster addressed to Sir William Twysden (1566-1639), requiring Twysden to have his company in full effect, that it '…may be fitt to appeare before the muster maister at Cockesheath, uppon the fivetenth day of October, by eight of the clock in the morning…', the text almost certainly in the hand of Sir John Scott, signed by Scott, Walsingham and John Levyt, some spotting and dust-soiling, small seal tear to lower blank not affecting text, 1 page with integral address panel and remnant of a small seal, folio, laid open and flat on card with printed caption at foot, overall 305 x 400 mm, framed and glazedQty: (1)Footnote: Sir Thomas Walsingham is best remembered as being the literary patron to Christopher Marlowe. He was related to Elizabeth's spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham (first cousin once removed) and was the employer of Marlowe's murderer Ingram Frizer. This connection is one of the reasons offered for suggesting that Marlowe's death may have been linked with intelligence work and not a dispute over a bill for food and accommodation, as in the coroner's verdict.The first poet to seek Walsingham's patronage was Thomas Watson, an old acquaintance from the time when both men had been engaged on Sir Francis Walsingham’s secret business in France. His timely dedication to Thomas Walsingham, newly come into money through his inheritance, prefaced A Lament for Meliboeus, an elegy on the death of Sir Francis. Watson's venture was based on the family relationship between the dedicatee and the dead statesman, but Thomas Walsingham proved to be a genuine patron of literary endeavour and other poets followed the example. It is probable that Watson introduced Marlowe, a friend from the London literary circle, (with whom he was arrested for brawling in September 1589), to Thomas Walsingham; although their paths may have crossed earlier, during Marlowe's own service to the late Sir Francis. Walsingham appreciated the dedication, and the introduction, with Marlowe becoming a frequent house-guest at Walsingham's home in Scadbury, Chislehurst, Kent. It has been further suggested that there may have been intimacy between the two men. Walsingham was a mourner at Marlowe's funeral.Sir John Scott (c.1564-1616) of Scot's Hall and of Nettlestead Place in Kent, was an English soldier, Member of Parliament and an early investor in the Colony of Virginia. In 1601, Scott was implicated in The Earl of Essex's Rebellion but succeeded in clearing himself and in the same year was a parliamentary candidate for Kent. He was unsuccessful on this first attempt, but was elected its MP in the Parliament of 1604 and for Maidstone in the Addled Parliament of 1614. He became a member of the Council for Virginia in 1607, the year when that colony was re-established and was a councillor of the Virginia Company of London in 1609. He died in 1616 and was buried at Brabourne in Kent.
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