A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU AND PATINTED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped for Guyerdet, Paris, early 19th centuryThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped GUYERDET and numbered 317 to lower margin, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with decorative engine-turned centre and blued steel hands within a leaf cast surround, the case cast with a female in flowing robes seated and resting on an anchor on a rocky outcrop enclosing the movement and applied with a cornucopia, on plinth base applied mount cast with twin opposing trireme bows flanking a tied wreath, on lotus leaf moulded skirt with inverted demi-lune feet.46cm (18ins) high, 28.5cm (11.25ins) wide, 22cm (4.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Guyerdet worked in the Rue Saint-Martin and Rue Meslay, Paris, between 1810-1830.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition the mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required. The dial has overall slight 'mellowing' to the silvering otherise is in good condition. The case retains original gilding with some slight streaky discolouration to the front panel of the base and the finish is a little thin/tarnished to the sides and back otherwise only relatively minor edge rubbing is evident. Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIAL PANELSJoshua Drabble, London, circa 1795The six pillar triple fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation to suspension, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the backplate signed Joshua Drabble, London and with pivoted pendulum holdfast to centre, the 8 inch gilt brass break-arch dial plate applied with fired enamel Roman numeral hour disk signed JOSHUA DRABBLE, LONDON to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and rococo foliate scroll pierced spandrels to angles, the arch with subsidiary enamel regulation disk over Silent/Strike switch flanked by conforming mounts, the break-arch top case with hinged brass carrying handle over complex double top mouldings and brass fillet inset hinged front door with glazed dial aperture and brass-edged corners, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with door matching the front except for having wooden fillet mouldings bordering the aperture, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass bracket feet.43cm (17ins) high excluding handle, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: Acquired by the present owner from Asprey, London in 1997. Joshua Drabble does not appear to be directly recorded in the usual sources however it is most likely that he is connected to the father and son clockmakers each named Joseph Drabble who are recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working circa 1720-80 and in around 1795 respectively. Joshua Drabble appears to have been an accomplished maker with a regulator by him being one of the first items donated to the Royal Astronomical Society. This timepiece was formerly the property of Colonel Mark Beaufoy, one of the first members of the Royal Astronomical Society, and was presented upon his death by his son, George in 1827. This regulator was often loaned out to fellows and actively used in scientific experiments in the years after it came to the Society, before returning to Burlington House where it remains central to the Society's historical legacy. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and is free from any visible alteration or significant replacements. The main enamel dial disc has feint hairline star cracking to centre as well as another between the VII and VIII numerals; the surface also has overall very light flecking to the fired surface which appears to be from manufacture which is best described has having the appearance of light paint overspray. The enamelled disc to the arch is in fine condition as is the rest of the dial. The movement and dial are original to the case. The case is in fine original condition with noticeable faults limited to some shrinkage cracking to the arch of the top. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor age related bumps and blemishes. The veneers of the case have fine colour/patination.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and two case keys.Please ask the department for additional images Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE AND RARE GERMAN RENAISSANCE GILT BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED CRUCEFIX CLOCK WITH ALARMUnsigned, Southern Germany, circa 1600The horizontal gilt copper and brass rectangular plated movement with four squat Doric column turned corner posts enclosing fusee going train with brass flanged-capped barrel and steel greatwheel driving a three-wheel train with verge escapement regulated by steel balance slung beneath the baseplate, the strike train with standing barrel incorporating fine scroll-pierced walls and steel greatwheel, decorative sculpted steel and brass scrollwork to the release detents, and external countwheel set on the baseplate for sounding the hours on a bell mounted in the base of case, the alarm with small brass-walled barrel and steel contrate wheel for the verge operated hammer sounding on a bell set within in a second tier to the movement above, with conforming corner posts and also containing the motionwork for the extended hour cannon and alarm setting/release work arbor, the case surmounted with gadroon-engraved rotating orb incorporating Arabic hour annular chapters and with down-curved adjustable alarm setting hand to the top of the sphere, over brass crucifix applied with fixed hour hand and mounted with fire-gilt Corpus Christi over small mount cast as the Virgin Mary set onto a cavetto moulded upstand and flanked by cast gilt figures of St. Peter and St. Mary Magdalene, the plinth-form base with tablet panel applied with a winged cherub mask gilt mount to frieze over glazed movement aperture flanked by architectural pilasters adorned with foliate ribbon mounts to front, the sides with projecting scrolls surmounted with finials cast as urns containing fruiting foliage over further leafy mounts and flanked by male mask terms, the rear matching the front except for not having gilt mounts, on cavetto moulded base with pierced brass hinged panel fitted with the hour bell to underside and compressed bun feet.50cm (19.75ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance: Previously sold at Bonhams, London Fine Clocks 6th July 2016 (lot 22) for £15,000.When considering the potential date of the current lot a cursory survey of dated German Renaissance table clock movements made during the second half of the 16th century reveals that the use of brass within the mechanism became more widespread as the century progressed. Initially brass was employed just for the fusees and spring barrel walls, then also for the movement pivot plates, and finally (by around 1600-20) for the wheelwork as well. With this in mind the current movement (having a mixture of brass and steel wheels in the trains) can be dated to around 1600. The wooden case of the present clock also a little unusual as most clocks of this type appear to have been made with engraved gilt metal cases. However, when considering other clocks with related wooden cases, it would appear that the use of ebony in case work was first adopted in around 1580-90 (see Brusa Guiseppe L'ARTE DELL' OROLOGERIA IN EUROPA plates 163-66 for an early ebony-case clock by Jobst Burgi dated to around 1580-85). This would appear to coincide with the introduction of the Baroque style into classical architecture which first evolved in the northern half of Italy but was quickly adopted by Southern German architects and persisted as a dominant style well into the 18th century. From this it is probably appropriate to speculate that wooden case-making emerged at around this time as the material both leant itself to the heavier more robust visual qualities of the Baroque style as well as the contrast between black and gold adding a heightened sense of drama to the visual qualities of the object. When considering dating evidence the case of the current lot shares very strong stylistic similarities to table clock housing a movement and dial dated 1617 by Johann Sayller of Ulm illustrated in Maurice, Klaus and Mayr, Otto THE CLOCKWORK UNIVERSE, GERMAN CLOCKS AND AUTOMOTA 1550-1650 on page 211 (Item 46). The current lot is also particularly noteworthy in that it appears to have survived in fine original condition with no significant alterations or replacements to the mechanism including the escapement which can be best described as being remarkable for clock of this age.Condition Report: Please ask the department for additional imagesCondition Report Disclaimer
Y A FINE LOUIS XV BOULLE BRACKET CLOCKJulien Le Roy, Paris, mid 18th centuryThe two train going barrel movement with four knopped pillars pinned through the backplate enclosing large diameter spring barrels and five wheel trains, the going train now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the strike train with vertical hammer arbor sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case and numbered countwheel mounted to the right of the backplate over signature Julien LeRoy, AParis to lower margin, the 9.5. inch circular thirteen piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre inscribed JULIEN LE ROY DE LA, SOCIETE DES ARTS within chapter ring with shaped blue-on-white enamel Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and every minute numbered to outer track, with trip-hour lever at nine o'clock and sculpted blued steel hands, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated waisted case with substantial surmount cast as Juno and the eagle set on a gadroon-cast caddy to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles, over generous rocaille scroll cast arched cornice to front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel with further eagle and foliate strapwork to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within repeating leaf cast brass surrounds over hipped swollen base sections further decorated with marquetry panels, on generous scroll cast feet with foliate apron between; with a wall bracket of ogee-outline veneered in contra-parti with scrolling foliage over gadrooned panels with pendant infill flanked by female mask and acanthus cast front angle mounts, the base with ogee shaped acanthus cast band over leafy bud pendant finial.The clock 86cm (34ins) high, 39.5cm (15.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep; the clock and wall bracket 109cm (47ins) high overall. Provenance: The property of a private collector, north London. Purchased at Bonhams, London sale of Fine Clocks 8th July 2015 (lot 94) for £4,000. Julien LeRoy was born in Tours and was trained as a clockmaker by his father before moving to Paris in 1699 where he was apprenticed under Le Bon. During his apprenticeship it is said that LeRoy completed a watch in eight-days; he became a Master in 1713 and set up a workshop in the rue de Harlay, off la place Dauphine, where the most eminent 18th century Parisian clockmakers also worked. LeRoy was also a co-founder of the Société des Arts set-up to promote horological knowledge and served as juré 1735 to 1737. In 1739 he was appointed 'Valet de Chambre, Horologer du Roi', and granted premises in the Louvre. LeRoy however chose not to relocate there and remained at rue de Harlay sending his son, Pierre to work there instead. Julien Le Roy's contribution to horology was substantial and included regulators that showed mean and true time, an exemplary example of which is at the Hôtel des Missions Etrangères. Le Roy also resolved many problems to do with watchmaking to ensure they were easier to construct and simpler to maintain. One aspect was his adoption of George Graham's cylinder, which eventually resulted in reducing the watch's thickness. He also worked alongside Henry Sully to develop longitude timepieces and, unlike many, freely shared his ideas with his contemporaries. Julien LeRoy continued at rue de Harlay until his death in 1759 and can be credited as being pivotal in reversing the decline of French watch and clock making which had taken place at the start of the 18th century. The presence of the text 'SOCIETE DES ARTS' alongside Julien LeRoy's signature to the centre of the dial of the current lot would suggest that it was most likely made during the time he served as juré (1735-39) for the organisation.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor escapement hence the escape wheel and pallets are not original otherwise the mechanism appears to have survived in fine original condition with no other visible alterations or significant replacements. The movement is in working condition however as it is a little dirty/dusty and clean and overhaul is advised; the head for the hour-bell hammer is missing. The dial is in fine original condition with the only noticeable faults being some slight enamel chipping . The case is in good original condition with no significant losses to the brass marquetry and only a small section of tortoiseshell veneer missing from the upper edge of the right hand side of the superstructure. Although there are no significant losses the brass marquetry is noticeably lifting to the both the curved sections to the sides beneath the windows and to a lesser extent above the windows and to the sides of the superstructure; the rear door also has some slight lifting to the inside surface. The tortoiseshell veneers generally has some light 'blooming' to the surface, the mounts generally retain much of their gilding but with wear to t high spots; the figural surmount has more noticeable tarnishing, wear and discolouration. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to age related bumps, scuffs and shrinkage.The bracket has some noticeable lifting to the front veneers with additional noticeable localised losses to the left hand side. The upper moulding to the left hand side is currently detached. Although well-matched the bracket is probably not original to the clock.Clock has pendulum, case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SMALL FIVE-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKSharp, Dublin, late 19th centuryThe four double-screwed pillar twin chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the backplate, the 4 by 5 inch gilt brass dial with fine rosette engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring inscribed SHARP DUBLIN to lower margin, set into a fine delicate foliate scroll pierced and engraved rectangular mask and with blued steel spade hands, the case with large thick chamfered top glass set into stepped cavetto upstand over ogee cornice, the front with silvered brass canted fillet insert to the hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by fluted canted angles, the sides with rectangular bevel glazed apertures and the rear with rectangular glazed door, on moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.29cm (11ins) high, 24.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) wide. A Christopher Sharp(e) is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Dublin circa 1824. He is further recorded in Stuart, William Galland Watch and Clockmaker's in Ireland as working at 57 Exchequer St. in 1820 and then at 60 Exchequer St. from 1824 to 1841. He was a Marine & Pocket Chronometer Manufacturer and was elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy in Oct. 1831. From 1842 to 1845 he worked within partnership 'Sharp and Dobbyn'.Details such as double-screwed pillars and gong strike would suggest a date of towards the end of the 19th century for the present clock, hence would have most likely been made by a successor of Christopher Sharp.Please note: the height of this clock is 29cm high, not 18cm as printed in the catalogue. This has been updated on our online platformsCondition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears complete and fundamentally all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial in in fine clean condition. The case has been cosmetically restored/repolished and has some historic bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age and use and few more recent small scuffs to the finishe hence may benefit from some additional work to improve its appearance.Clock is complete with pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE QUEEN ANNE/GEORGE I 'TORTOISESHELL' JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY QUARTER CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Faver, London, circa 1715The substantial six pillar triple train bell striking movement with plates measuring 8.75 by 7.25 inches, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and chiming the quarters on a nest of six graduated bells, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and fine mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a convex boss signed John Faver, Gerrat Street, London within herringbone border over Strike/Silent selection switch flanked by conforming cornucopia and scroll cast mounts, the simulated tortoiseshell japanned case with gilt landscape painted domed caddy surmounted box upstand, architectural cornice and floral spray decorated upper quadrants above the glazed hood door with alternating gilt floral and trellis band decoration and applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with floral trail painted throat over rectangular door decorated in raised silver highlighted gilt with a stylised oriental garden trellis landscape populated by an equestrian hunting party under a solar disc, the surround with trellis banded panels alternating with foliate trails and landscape infill, the sides with birds in flight over large leafy sprays, the plinth base decorated with floral still life within conforming trellis panel border over double skirt.257cm (101ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. A John Faver is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London before 1759. Baillie suggests that 'Faver' maybe an anglicisation of the French name 'Fauvre' and that John Faver may well be connected to Henry Fauvre. Loomes in Volume 2 further notes a date of 1741; it is likely that John Faver had Huguenot roots and was a fine maker with two watches in the collection of the Fitzwilliam museum. The combination of quarter chiming movement and highly decorative, finely proportioned tortoiseshell japanned case results in the present clock being a particularly impressive example which would have been the height of fashion during the second decade of the 18th century.Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the going and strike trains are operational the quarter train requires adjustment and the movement is generally in slightly dirty neglected condition hence requires a gentle clean/service before putting into service. The silvering to the chapter ring, seconds ring, calendar ring and signature boss has been cleaned-off at some point otherwise dial is in good original albeit discoloured/dirty condition and retains its original hands. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests directly onto the side uprights of the trunk (cheeks) with no evidence of alteration hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The dial however does sit a little low in the dial aperture - this is due to the seatboard sagging due to the substantial weight of the three weights.The case is generally in very good condition with no structural issues or evidence of alteration/significant replacements and would in essence appear to be very well preserved. The decoration is correctly executed using appropriate pigments and gilding and has genuine age hence may well be original; however the lack of overall fading, rubbing, wear and build up of grime on the surface gives a fairly 'fresh' appearance which would lead some to suggest that the case may well have been faithfully redecorated perhaps in the early 20th century. There is/are general losses, cracking and flaking to the finish which on the whole is fairly minor however the trunk door has some localised retouching mainly to the raised areas of gilt just above and to the right of the lenticle and also to the figures beneath. This small amount of touching in appears to have been done a while ago which would support the view that the rest of the decoration has significant age. The panel that forms the vertical face of the box upstand of the hood superstructure appears to be a replacement (the original may well have been fretwork); the quadrants flanking the arch also appear to be replacements most likely also replacing fretwork. These two areas have been decorated to match the rest of the case however on close examination the decoration differs a little in the pigments and gilding. The capitals to the rear quarter columns of the hood appear to be replacements and are not of the quality of those of the front three-quarter columns.The clock has pendulum, three brass cased weights but not case key or winder. The trunk door is currently locked.Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE GILT BRASS CARIATIDES CASED GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK Probably by Henri Jacot, Paris, late 19th centuryIn part dismantled condition, the eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with regulation by platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the smaller gong, the inside of the frontplate stamped 439, J.. and the backplate stamped with repeat serial number 439, the engine-turned gilt brass dial with fine foliate scroll engraved rectangular mask enclosing Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised rosette centre and blued steel moon hands over conforming subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed frosted gilt break-arch cariatides case with hinged reeded carrying handle over thick curved top glass to pediment inset with a cast laurel wreath to tympanum incorporating repeat button, The cornice with reeded band over, Classical female term applied canted angles, on conforming reeded band decorated ogee moulded base with stepped skirt and squat pad feet, the underside with Grande Sonnerie/Silence/Petite Sonnerie selection lever, (part disassembled with under-dial work, escapement and all other components normally fitted to the exterior of the plates presently off the movement and bagged).18cm (7.25ins) high excluding handle; 11.5cm (4,5ins) wide; 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a horologist. The current lot can be directly compared to an example attributed to Henri Jacot illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 107 (Fig. 6-44) whilst another, also by Jacot and in a case of identical form, is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development page 172 (Plate VII/24) as well as on the rear of the dust jacket. Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henri Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.Condition Report: As catalogued the current clock is being offered in part-disassembled condition hence will require the attention of a suitably experienced clockmaker/horologist to re-assemble and make the necessary adjustments before the clock can be appreciated in working condition. We understand that the clock was being re-assembled after being dismantled for a clean/service when the previous owner (a skilled horologist) passed away and has been stored for a few years in this condition. Although we can offer no assurances it would appear that the trains are in good condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements and the escapement appears to be in sound condition and most likely original to the clock. All the under-dial work has been part categorised and bagged-up and cursory checking through would suggest that all significant components are present and in serviceable condition however as we are not trained horologists we cannot offer any assurances that this is the situation. The dial is in fine condition with only very minimal build-up of light surface dirt/grime. The case appears complete and intact with gilding exhibition only light wear/discolouration to high spots; all glasses appear free from visible damage with the exception of the left hand side panel which has slight chipping to one corner.There is no winding key present with the current lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
GENERAL HOROLOGICAL REFERENCEA large collection including:Needham, J., Ling, W. and Price HEAVENLY CLOCKWORK, THE GREAT ASTRONOMICAL CLOCKS OF MEDIEVAL CHINA - THE MISSING LINK IN HOROLOGICAL HISTORY Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 1969, dj; Beeson, C.F.C. ENGLISH CHURCH CLOCKS Brant Wright Associates, limited edition numbered 231, Ashford 1977, gilt titled blue cloth; Beeson C.F.C. PERPIGNAN 1356 - The Making of a Clock and Bell for the King's Castle The Antiquarian Horological Society, London 1982, dj; Lloyd, H. Alan SOME OUSTANDING CLOCKS OVER SEVEN HUNDRED YEARS Leonard Hill, London 1958, dj; Gordon, G.F.C. CLOCKMAKING PAST & PRESENT The Technical Press Limited, London 1946, dj; Bassermann-Jordon, Ernst von THE BOOK OF OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES George Allen and Unwin Limited, London 1964, dj; Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES & THEIR MAKERS B.T. Batsford, London 1904, gilt embossed red cloth; Lloyd, Alan H. CHATS ON OLD CLOCKS Ernest Benn Limited, London 1951, dj; Tyler, E.J. EUROPEAN CLOCKS Ward Lock and Company Limited, London 1968, dj; Loomes, Brian Country Clocks and their London origins David and Charles, Newton Abbot 1976, dj; Barker, David The Arthur Negus Guide to English CLOCKS Hamlyn, London 1980, dj; Loomes, Brian BRITISH CLOCKS ILLUSTRATED Robert Hale, London 1992, dj; Baillie, G.H. WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD N.A.G. Press Limited, London 1947; Milham, Willis I. TIME & TIMEKEEPERS The Macmillan Company, New York 1947, gilt titled red cloth; Jagger, Cedric, Royal Clocks Robert Hale, London 1983, dj and slipcase; Clutton, C., Baillie, G.H. and Ilbert, C. BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES & THEIR MAKERS Methuen, London 1982, dj; Wood, Edward J. CURIOSITIES OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES Richard Bentley, London 1866, blue cloth gilt title to spine; Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 N.A.G. Press Limited, London 1976, dj; Lloyd, H. Alan OLD CLOCKS, Practical Handbook for Collectors Ernest Benn Limited, London 1958, dj; Robertson, J. Drummond THE EVOLUTION OF CLOCKWORK... Cassell and Company Limited, London 1931, red cloth gilt title to spine; Loomes, Brian BRITISH CLOCKS ILLUSTRATED Robert Hale, London 1991, dj; Marryat, H. WATCHES, Vol. I Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries HENLEIN to TOMPION published by the author, London 1938, gilt titled green cloth; Bruton, Eric THE HISTORY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Orbus Publishing, London 1979, dj and slipcase; Cumhail, P.W. Investing in Clocks & Watches Corgi Books, London 1971, softbound; Lloyd, H. Alan THE COLLECTOR'S DICTIONARY OF CLOCKS Country Life Limited, London 1964, dj; Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS Spring Books, London 1969, dj; and Sobel, Dava and Andrewes, William H. THE ILLUSTRATED Longitude Fourth Estate, London 1999 softbound, (approx. 45). Provenance: The horological library of Lawrance Hurst.
A GEORGE IV BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKJames McCabe, London, circa 1825The five columnar pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange LONDON over engraved serial number 1886 and pendulum holdfast bracket, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial further signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, LONDON, 1886 and with steel moon hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with brass pineapple finial to the shallow pyramid capped tablet upstand, over slender cavetto cornice, fluted frieze and brass fillet bordered quadrant panel infill around the dial, the sides with foliate decorated brass rosette ring handles over brass fish scale rectangular sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on moulded skirt base with conforming fluted band to upper margin and brass ball feet.50cm (19.75ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 18cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: Purchased by the present owners from Asprey, London, 21st October 1987 for £4,400. James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into short lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange. Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has been restored to a reasonably high standard. The movement and dial are original to the case and the case is in fine condition with faults very much limited to very minor historic bumps and scuffs. The baseboard of the case has a hole in the centre suggesting that at one time the case was probably fixed to a wall bracket at some time in the past.Clock is complete with its original pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VIENNESE ROSEWOOD GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING WALL REGULATORUnsigned, mid 19th centuryThe four pillar triple train eight-day movement with Graham type deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wood shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to the crutch, the quarter train sounding on one of the pair of graduated gongs positioned on a brass scroll-shaped bracket behind the movement followed by the hour train sounding the last hour on the second gong, the two-piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with brass edged recessed centre, pierced steel hands and repeating scroll cast brass bezel, the case with a foliate scroll carved crest over shaped ogee moulded pediment centred with a keystone over fill-height arch glazed door applied with moulded scrolls to upper and lower margins as well as to the centre between, the sides with tall rectangular glazed windows over ogee-outline base with scroll carved pendant.140cm (55ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and original with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements/losses. The movement is understood to have been maintained in working condition however we are unable confirm whether it is fully operational as will require setting-up and adjustment before reliable operation is likely to be achieved. Mechanism is also now a little dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advisable. The crutch has a solder repair. The pendulum is in good condition. The dial is free from visible faults other than a couple of very light surface scratches; two of the brass ferrules for the winding holes are currently detached. All three weights are present but have some denting to the brass coverings.The case is in good overall condition, the crest is contemporary with the case but probably started life on a different clock. Faults are otherwise generally limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear and some of the finishes are a little uneven.Clock has pendulum, three weights and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALJohn Thomas, Crewkerne, circa 1730The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with star engraved subsidiary seconds dial, herringbone border decorated calendar aperture and curved plate engraved John * Thomas * Crewkerne to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markets and Arabic five minutes to the outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll pattern spandrels to angles, (no pendulum or weights).33cm (13ins) high, 15cm (6ins) deep overall. John Thomas is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as born in 1690 and died in 1760. Moore notes that John Thomas took in three apprentices - Thomas Flood in 1719, Samuel Loman in 1749 and Roger Cousins in 1753; and that he was also listed as a Juror in 1748.
A GEORGE II GREEN JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEUnsigned, probably London, circa 1735The five finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and cross-hatch border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles within herringbone engraved border continuing up over the arch incorporating rolling moonphase calibrated with the age of the moon to the circumference of the disc and with fine foliate scroll infill, the green japanned case with domed caddy upstand, complex moulded cornice and gilt leaf decorated over trellis panel bordered glazed hood door applied with fluted three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf painted throat over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures within a stylised garden trellis landscape, the surround with gilt floral painted upper quadrants and panelled borders, the sides with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with further naturalistic landscape within conforming surround over moulded double skirt, (in neglected unrestored condition).230cm (90.5ins) high, 53.5cm (21ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement has survived in original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapewheel and pallets which are 19th century 'service' replacements. Although the movement is essentially in working condition it is somewhat dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean/service before putting to use. The dial is missing its shunt lever for the moon-disc hence moonphase is currently not operational. The disc itself is in sound condition but has noticeable wear to painted elements. The dial has been cleaned back hence no longer has silvering or lacquered finishes however all engraving, matting and other details are in good condition. The hands are relatively modern replacements. The movement rests on a replacement mahogany seatboard but at the correct level in the case (no visible evidence of alteration to the case trunk side uprights/cheeks) hence movement and dial may well be original to the case but due to the seatboard being a replacement no categorical assurances can be made. The case is generally complete and in original unrestored condition but is the base is loose with breaks to the plinth top mouldings and the case is generally in tired condition hence will require attention. The hood originally had fretwork panel infill to either side of the arch above the dial, these have been replaced with painted panels. The arch itself has a small section of moulding missing from the curve and the mask around the dial is lacking most of its slender quarter-round moulding which would have originally bordered the dial plate. The surface finish is original but is dirty/worn and there are bumps, scuffs, shrinkage cracking and wear throughout.Clock has a pendulum, two lead weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKUnsigned, circa 1695The five finned pillar bell inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds period pendulum, 11 inch square brass dial with ringed decoration to the subsidiary seconds dial, winding holes, and the foliate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the rosette decorated matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to the narrow outer track, with pierced sculpted steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with scroll engraved infill to the margins between, in a case with moulded cornice and plain frieze to lintel over leafy trail inlaid fixed dial surround and rectangular windows to the sides of the hood, the trunk with convex walnut veneered throat moulding over 41.5 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage on an ebonised ground within a figured walnut field, the sides veneered with twin panels within crossbanded borders, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel over later moulded ebonised skirt.208cm (82ins) high, 42cm (16.5ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and appears all original with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in clean condition with only a few very light spots of discolouration to the silvering of the chapter ring; the hands appear original although both have historic repairs. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard directly onto the side uprights of the trunk (cheeks). The seatboard has been thinned at each end to align the dial down slightly in the hood aperture; the presence of this detail (and the fact that the seatboard is a replacement) means that we can offer no firm assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case although they would seem to go together extremely well.The case is generally in sound original condition. The hood was originally made to rise but has since been converted to slide forward however fortunately the front has not been adapted to incorporate an opening door. The slip that borders the rear top edge is a replacement otherwise appears all original. The front glass is lacking and the angles would have originally been fitted with twist columns together with quarter columns against bargeboards to each side at the rear. The trunk is in good condition, the door retains its original hinges but the lock is a replacement. The door has some slight shrinkage cracking to the veneers towards both the top and lower edges from where the door panel has moved slightly against the horizontal clamps applied to the upper and lower edges of the panel. This detail is typical/expected on marquetry cases and is not problematic as forms part of the overall sense of age/patina. The marquetry is in good condition although areas of green have been touched-in by hand. There is slight old worm damage to the border inlay and a small veneer patch repair to the upper edge of the surround. Both sides of the trunk are in good condition. The marquetry to the base appears original as does the structure behind. There is a slight horizontal shrinkage crack across the marquetry panel and the crossbanded border has a few small historic veneer patch repairs. The side veneers are in good condition although the right hand side shows some movement/shrinkage in the panel. The backboard and sides of the trunk do not continue all the way down into the base (as would be expected in a case of this type) but terminate around four inches short of the lower edge of the box of the base. However it would appear that the case was originally made with this detail rather than being indicative of the structure being cut/reduced at some point. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, small amount of historic worm holes and other blemishes commensurate with age.Generally a good honest example that would potentially respond very well to a relatively small amount of work to the case. Clock has pendulum, two cast iron weights, case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III cross-banded oak painted dial longcase clock by John Tibbot of Newtown, Powys, the hood with swan neck pediment and arched door flanked by fluted full columns, the trunk with shaped cross-banded door flanked by fluted quarter-column pilasters, above a canted base box on shallow plinth base, the dial signed 'Jno. Tibbot, Newtown', with painted bird and flower spray to the arch and flower spandrels around black Roman and Arabic numerals and a date aperture, the 30-hour movement striking on a bell, with pendulum and weight, 49cm wide x 215cm high.
A pair of large Paris porcelain figures attributed to Vion et Baurycirca 1860-70modelled as a male artist and his female companion, printed anchor mark in green, on naturalistic circular bases46cm highCondition report:Both figures have cracks to the underside of the base, which both appear to have originated from a firing crack. The female figure has a yellowed hairline visible to the reverse, extending approximately 1/3 of the way up the floral patterned skirt, alongside another crack visible running from the top section of the base and into the front of her skirt.The crack on the male continues from the base and right into the figure, extending up into the reverse of the lower section of his cloak, through the interior lower section of his clock and finally creeping into one shoe. He also has a breakage to one feather on his hat and the hand with the portrait is restored.
A good reproduction, William and Mary style, figured walnut veneered longcase clock, the hood with barley-twist supports, enclosing a 9.75" brass dial, with a signed silvered chapter ring 'James Clowes (?) London', cherubim spandrels, Roman numerals and Arabic 5 minute markers and a date aperture, the circa 1700, 5-pillar movement with anchor escapement, striking on a bell, with two later weights, pendulum and winder, includes key, 46cm wide x 26cm deep x 195cm high. (8)Condition report: Case - ok. Lacking lock.Later weights, pendulum and winder. Later seat board. Restored. Lock needs fixing, as missing screws.Vendor stated in property in working order 5 years ago, since which not wound or used.Please refer to images.
Lewis Poignand, a George III Channel Islands mahogany long case clock, the break arch dial with painted moon phase and plate detailing high water at Jersey, dial with foliate scroll spandrels, silvered chapter ring bearing Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, eight day two train movement with bell strike, the domed hood with three brass ball and eagle finials, raised on fluted brass capped Corinthian columns, above a plain trunk, on a plinth base, with pendulum and weights, 240cm high.
A Smiths oak cased 1940's mantel clock, dial bearing Roman numerals, eight day movement with Westminster chimes, the case bearing a presentation silver plaque, with key, 25cm high, 36cm wide, and a further oak cased mantel clock, oval silvered dial bearing Arabic numerals, Wurtemberg, eight day movement with Westminster chimes, the case of domed form, with key, 24cm high, 34.5cm wide. (2)
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