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Lot 1240
Barter, Southampton: a Regency mahogany and brass inlaid bracket clock, circular brass dial, 8-day twin fusee movement striking on a bell, the case with urn finial on a shallow pyramid-shaped top with stepped beadwork border, rosette and ring handles to side above pierced brass grilles, brass ball feet, with pendulum and key, 49cms high.
Lot 1243
A large and impressive Victorian ebonised and gilt metal mounted quarter chiming table/bracket clock, the arched gilt brass dial decorated with foliated scrolls, the silvered roman chapter ring with outer arabic numerals and signed 'Smith & Sons, Clerkenwell', with silvered subsidiary dials marked 'slow/fast', 'chime/silent', and 'Full chime/Westminster chime', the three train movement chiming on 8 bells and striking on a coiled gong, with side pull repeat cord, the case with arched top and five flambeau finials, canted corners with ornate caryatids and floral chains, pierced side panels decorated figures, leaves and scrolls, on ornate scroll feet, 66cm high, complete with bracket.By Repute: made for the Great Exhibition 1851 Large Victorian Bracket Clock 1851 built for the Great exhibition one of two clock makers art
Lot 1244
John Wignall of Ormskirk: A substantial Victorian North Country mahogany longcase clock, the painted Roman dial with floral spandrels, the arch with painted sun and moon dial, two train movement with anchor escapement, the case with swan neck, shaped waist door flanked by fluted pilasters, on panelled base with ogee bracket feet, comes with weights and pendulum, 62 x 25 x 230cm high.
Lot 1252
S Marti et Cie, Paris: a French champleve enamelled and gilt circular four glass mantel clock, circa 1900, the eight-day gong striking movement stamped with S. Marti et Cie roundel and numbers 1521 to backplate, the circular enamel Roman dial with repeating floral garland decorated centre and pierced hands, within polychrome decorated bezel over polychrome pendulum , the bevel-glazed case with enamel frieze to the top above conforming uprights and a stepped base, shaped feet, 28cm high.
Lot 1249
S Marti & Cie: a large and impressive French gilt four-glass mantel clock, of architectural form, with enamelled roman dial and visible brocot escapement, and movement with outside countwheel and stamped Marti roundel and also stamped 'D.C & Cie/3292/Paris' the hood adorned with, figures, finals and blind fretwork, slender column uprights on a plinth base with scroll and bead ornamentation, 54cms high.
Lot 1247
H Butterworth of Bacup: A substantial North Country mahogany and banded longcase clock, the painted roman dial with figures representing the seasons, the central dial depicting the death of King Richard, the arch with moonphase dial, two train movement with anchor escapement, the case with swan neck, the shaped waist door flanked by spiral fluted colums, p, on panelled base with ogee bracket feet, comes with weights and pendulum, 70 x 26 x 250cm high.
Lot 1259
A French miniature brass and porcelain oval carriage clock, late 19th Century, the movement with a platform lever escapement, the circular dial with roman numerals and blued steel hands, the engraved gilt brass case with three porcelain panels and a dial painted with scenes of 18th-century figures in woodland settings and cottages, the backplate and base numbered '1418', 7.5cm high (handle down)
Lot 216
LONGCASE CLOCK, the white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, the hood with swan neck pediment 230cm highOverall decent condition, the clock is not running at the time of this condition report, the glazed hood door is hell on with one hinge main door doesn't close properly. The face is in good condition with age related ware
Lot 119
COLLECTION OF CANDLESTICKS AND PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, LATE 20TH CENTURY including a tall pair of stainless steel sticks, brass spiral twist sticks and chamber sticks, along with photograph frames, some in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and a quartz clockthe stainless steel pair 36cm high
Lot 221
A "Mid Century Vintage" Perivale, triple train, 8-day bracket clock, in the late 17th-century style with bell top walnut case, brass dial and folding bale handle. 22 cm wide x 18 cm deep x 32 cm highA private estateAll three trains wind, the movement escapes and the chime activates as esxpected, as with any vintage clock or indeed mechanical item no guarantee can be made of either reliability or accuracy of the movement,
Lot 226
An 18th century 30-hour, Liege oak longcase clock, brass and steel dial, signed to the arch 'Repare par D D J Lambermont a Liege', with alarm dial, 247 cm high.Provenance: The contents of The Birches, Kingston-upon-ThamesPendulum and single-weight present.The posted movement seems to run through when tension is applied to the chains but I can not vouch for its reliability or accuracy, the dial shows some signs of being removed and refixed, and the pendulum suspension spring has been adapted.I don't think this movement and case started life together and would suggest that the clock is a marriage albeit a decorative one and its components come from the late 18th century, I have tried to find the name in Loomes/ G.H Baillie's Watchmakers of the world but nothing was found.To sum up the clock has seen some adaptation and is not a purist's piece and I think it would be safe to suggest this will need work to make good .
Lot 225
William Priest, Bristol, a George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, the broken arched pediment with blind-fretwork, over fluted columns and corners with shaped trunk dorr and plinth base, the arched brass dial with rocking Old Father Time, Roman numerals, seconds dial and date aperture, dolphin and floral scroll spandrels, the four pillar movement striking on a bell, 12 inch dial, case height 217.5 cmThe clock will need some restoration to make good but the movement seems to be complete and is accompanied by a pair of weights and a pendulum.Please see the extra images supplied.
Lot 229
A Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock, the glass and brass case with green enamel highlights and corner columns, enclosing the gilt brass movement and white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and large balance wheel with spirit level below, 23.5 cm x 21 cm x 16 cm. Some scuffs and marks to the outer case, notably to the bottom rail, at the sides and front. The removable front cover is perspex rather than glass, but is original. Appears to be running well, although not tested for any great length of time for accuracy.
Lot 220
A Mougin of Paris, Louis XV style Vernis Martin cased balloon mantle clock c1900, The eight-day chiming the hours and half hour on a coil gong he Lovett green case lacquered with 18th-century courting couples, cut blooms and colourful birds, the case fitted with a slightly convex Roman dial and gilt metal mounts throughout. 22 cm wide x 51 cm
Lot 222
A Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Classic VIII gilt brass clock, serial number 224004, in original leather case with outer cardboard carton, instruction booklet and service book present (last serviced in 2001), the clock 23 cm x 20 cm x 16 cm.Some scuffs and wear to the brass casing, with evidence of invisible ink to front rail, giving a previous owner's postcode(?). Some brass polish residue in the edges of the glass. Movement runs for the short period of time we have tested it for - not able to confirm accuracy over a longer period. Outer leather case in good, clean condition.
Lot 409
A Victorian dark oak cased Barraud & Lunds of London, bracket clock having Westminster chime, 8 bells and hammer double barrelled fusee movement, case having domed top with silvered dial and ornate foliage detail, roman numerals and engraved "Barraud & Lunds, 49 Cornhill, London" and no "5262", also makers name on movement, the case having stylised carved panels to sides. Case approx. 50cm high x 37cm wide x 22cm deep. Further Details: wear to case, chip to domed top, chips and nibbles to casing edges, scratching and fading/staining in places, cracking/splitting in places, the stylised panels to sides have split, fraying, holes and one badly damaged to fabric backing and broken parts to wood.
Lot 2212
THOMAS MEAR, DURSLEY - A 19th century 8-day oak cased longcase clock, the 12" enamel and hand painted dial featuring a moon phase and 2 subsidiary dials. Overall dimensions 50x222x25cm.Hood has a swan pediment which is damaged, and if repaired will increase the height. Some pitting to the enamel, with a small section of loss near the 3 o'clock position. Moon phase painting is rubbed in places. Scratch from centre of dial into the 4 o'clock position.
Lot 782
19th Century French Figural Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock Exceptional 19th century mantel clock in the neoclassical Louis XVI style by Berrolla Freres of Paris, depicting reclined females spilling water from large vases.Dimensions: 15.5 x 29 x 8 in. - All clocks are sold for display purposes only. We cannot guarantee working order after item leaves premises.
Lot 893
Italian 1892 Mantel Clock Marking the 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America Depicting Christopher Columbus with a Native American Couple and The Coat of Arms of the House of Savoy with Two Griffins, Bronze with Traces of Gilding, Inscribed Brevettato (Patented), Possibly a Unique Piece, Small Fissure on Neck of Male Figure. The House of Savoy Ruled Italy from 1861 to 1946 when Italy became a Republic. Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.5 x 3.25 in. - All clocks are sold for display purposes only. We cannot guarantee working order after item leaves premises.
Lot 67
A rare Austrian brass hexagonal repeating table clock, 18th century with alterationsJohan Hoffman, TyrnauThe case with beaded bezel over five glazed panels within shaped frames, the sixth side supporting the sprung repeat button, raised on (later?) half-round feet. The 2.5-inch silver champlevé dial with arcaded minute band framing the Roman hours and signed in the centre HOFFMAN, DIRNAU with date aperture, mock pendulum aperture with dummy pendulum and subsidiary regulation. The associated movement with chain fusee to the verge escapement with plain balance, repeating the hours on a later coiled steel gong. 9.5cms (3.75ins) wide. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 34
An early to mid 19th century Makura-Dokei in a glazed caseThe outer case surmounted by a rectangular patinated metal handle on the slightly chamfered top, over a moulded edge and pierced and engraved sound apertures over glazed panels; both front and back doors sliding upwards to allow access to hand setting and winding, on a moulded base. The clock case of brass, with four turned corner posts between top and bottom plates. The floral engraved dial plate surrounding the manually adjustable silvered Japanese dial, the brass centre with fixed pierced steel hand under two small, chamfered, and engraved Japanese calendar apertures. The movement united by four turned pillars, with single gut fusee to the going train terminating in a verge escapement with large plain brass balance, the striking train with spring barrel driving an outside countwheel cut to strike from 3 to 8 blows on the hour, the backplate with further floral engraving and outside steel clicks. 22cms (8.5ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 3
A good late 19th century French lacquered brass repeating carriage clock with enamel panels by H DoubletE. Maurice & Co, No.8585The reeded handle over a bevelled inspection panel and repeat button set on four stop-fluted Corinthian columns to a cast and stepped base. The dial with Roman cartouche numerals on a scarlet engine-turned ground and decorated with a reclining figure holding a lyre and a sheaf of papers entitled Poesie, both side panels signed H Doublet and depicting a dancing maiden with floral garlands. The movement with lever platform escapement striking and repeating on a gong. Ticking, striking and repeating. Together with a silk and velvet lined travel case and a (later) double-ended winding key. 20cms (7.75ins) high.For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 2
A good late 19th century French lacquered and silvered brass carriage clock in an Anglaise style caseSurmounted by a ribbed Greek-key handle over an escapement observation panel and a ripple-moulded cornice supported by Corinthian-style columns between bevelled glass sides on a raised plinth base. The circular enamel dial with blue Roman numerals in shaped white cartouches on a cream ground, with blue and gilt highlights and trefoil shaped hands, all framed within an engraved silvered mask decorated with floral swags and scrolls on a hatched ground. The silvered lever platform escapement with bimetallic balance striking and repeating the hours on a blued steel coiled gong. Ticking, striking and repeating. 20.5cms (8ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 12
A rare late 18th century mahogany automata longcase clockJohn Thompson, LondonSurmounted by three ball-and-spire finials over an arched cornice supported on brass stop-fluted freestanding columns over a flame-veneered long door and plain base on double apron. The 12-inch arched dial set with a painted automata scene depicting a constantly rocking couple on a see-saw with a working windmill behind them; on the hour, an apparently shut door in the miller's house to the left opens and the miller appears dressed in his white clothes, all over a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, recessed subsidiary seconds dial and applied nameplate. The movement with five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and rack striking on a bell, the levers for the automata set behind the dial (sprung door in need of attention). Together with a brass-faced pendulum and brass-clad weights, crank key and some loose mouldings. 2.26m (7ft 5ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 49
A late 17th century ebonised longcase clock with ten inch dial.John Wise (Senior), LondonThe rising hood with blind cut fret on spirally twisted columns, the long trunk door with three raised panels and circular brass-framed glazed lenticle, on a plain base and squat bun feet. The ten inch square brass dial with elaborate winged cherub head spandrels with foliate engraving between, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with fancy fleur-de-lys half-hour markers, signed around VI John Wise, London , the matted centre with subsidiary seconds, ringed winding squares and a decorated shaped date aperture. The eight-day weight-driven movement with four knopped and finned pillars, the going train with anchor escapement and solid escape wheel, the pallet arbor set in a single footed cock on the backplate; the striking train with outside countwheel and detent acting on a vertically mounted bell of large size. Ticking and striking, together with a case key, crank winding key, brass-faced pendulum and a pair of brass weights. 1.95m (6ft 4.75ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 50
A late 17th century olivewood, boxwood and ebonised parquetry and oyster inlaid longcase clock with 10 inch dial. Together with receipts regarding its sale by Walter J. Iden to the vendors grandfather in 1942. Further accompanied by a letter from Iden offering to buy it back again in 1944.Thomas Tompion, London The rising hood with later, pre-numbered carved cresting over long glazed side panels, spirally twisted front columns, convex throat moulding and long (41.5 inch) door inlaid with two geometric stars framed by inlaid corner pieces and a half-round moulded edge, all centred by an unusual octagonal lenticle, over a matching base with stellar inlay to a plain plinth. The 10 inch square brass dial with a single line border enclosing the winged cherubs head spandrels and narrow silvered chapter ring with Arabic minute track, narrow Roman hours and an inner quarter-hour track, the finely matted centre with narrow Arabic seconds ring and chamfered date aperture, and three blued steel hands. Signed along the lower edge Thomas Tompion Londini fecit. Mounted to the movement via four latched dial feet. The eight day weight-driven movement with thick plates united by six knopped and ringed latched pillars, the going train with anchor escapement, the striking train with inside countwheel and detent striking on the deep bell above. The backplate with shaped aperture for the anchor and long steel crutch, the pendulum suspended from a shaped tapering cock. Together with a pendulum and two brass weights, all labelled in Iden's typical cream lettering, a crank winder and door key labelled Mr T.. Further accompanied by a selection of paperwork, see Footnote. 2.135m (7ft) high.For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 66
A late 17th century brass lantern clock with verge escapementJoseph Williamson, LondonThe frame with its bell and spider now lacking, but with three engraved pierced frets and slender urn finials over a florally engraved dialplate and silvered Roman chapter ring with inner quarter hour track and fleur de lys half hour markers, the centre with running foliage around the alarm setting disc and polished steel hand. The weight driven movement with knife edge verge escapement and short pendulum with brass pear-shaped bob, the striking train with outside countwheel and filed steel hammer stop. (Bell, spider, side doors, rear panel, weights and alarm train lacking). 28cms (11ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 6
A very rare late 19th century French carriage clock with mechanical snuffer, almost certainly for use in the auction process of 'Selling by the Candle'B.H.J. & Cie, No. 7112The case surmounted by a facetted Greek-key handle over an oval bevelled escapement observation window, a repeat button to the front and sprung candle and mechanical snuffer to the back, connected to levers linked to the motion work behind the dial, above the moulded cornice and four glass panels within rounded pillars, on a double stepped base. The Arabic and Roman white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands above two smaller subsidiary Arabic dials, the left marked Boug(i)e, the right marked Reveil all set in a gilt brass mask. The triple spring barrel movement with silvered and jewelled English lever platform escapement, the backplate marked B.H.J.&Cie B above the company's shield and the number 7112. Ticking, striking, and repeating on a coiled blued steel gong. 22cms (8.5ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 27
Breguet No. 759. A very fine silver hump-backed carriage clock with perpetual calendar, moonphase, grande sonnerie striking and alarm, sold to Ettore Bugatti in 1931. In the original fitted box, with certificate No. 3278Breguet, Paris, number 759The silver hump back case surmounted by the original chain link handle, over a repeat button and solid sides, the rear door opening with a secret screw system released only by the winding key, raised on button feet. The silver engine turned dial with outer dotted minute band (with slightly larger to mark every five minutes) framing the Roman numerals and finely engine turned centre; just below XII sits the subsidiary dial for running seconds (marked in Arabic quarters and again with the dotted band) over an alarm-setting dial (titled on a gold plaque) at III; the moon's age given on a subsidiary dial at IX, via a gold and blued steel rolling moon disc set over an engraved cloudy sky. With fine blued steel hands throughout. All set within a finely engine turned gilt mask with two applied gold signature plaques Breguet and No. 759 above four rectangular apertures offering the day (in French), date, month and year. The eight day movement wound through the rear panel (each winding aperture protected by a gilt ball stopper, one polished, the other matted joined by a gilt chain), with frosted gilt arched plates and highly polished steel work. A blued steel selection lever allows the owner to choose between full grande sonnerie striking (i.e. the hours and quarters announced on a pair of gongs every fifteen minutes); petite sonnerie (just each quarter announced every fifteen minutes) or silence. The quarters and hours struck on a pair of polished steel gongs, the alarm is struck on a third shaped steel gong. The escapement with fine quality cut and compensated bimetallic balance to a jewelled lever escapement. Ticking, striking and repeating. Together with the original fitted travel case with gilt-tooled edges and turnbuckle catches to the side, the front door with sliding cover that allows the dial to be either protected or revealed during transit; the interior fitted to accommodate the hand setting and winding key, the latter ingeniously mounted with a pair of steel pins in the handle to allow the rear door to be opened. 15.5cms (6.25ins) high. (4)For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 57
A rare mid 18th century walnut quarter repeating table clockEllicott, LondonThe inverted caddy top with good mouldings and single handle over a moulded concave cornice, canted reeded front and rear angles, long glazed side apertures and a stepped moulded base. The 7 inch arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary over the Roman and Arabic chapter ring with chamfered inner quarter-hour track framing the finely matted centre with mock pendulum and date apertures. The twin chain fusee movement united by five knopped and ringed pillars, the verge escapement with rack striking on a large bell. Further sounding the quarters and hours on the pulling of a cord on a nest of six bells and hammers. Ticking, striking and repeating. Together with a later winding key and door key. 50cms (19.5ins) high.For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 72
A fine late 17th century burr walnut longcase clockJoseph Windmills, LondonThe stepped overhanging cornice on a pierced sound fret set on tapering spirally twisted columns over a convex throat moulding, the long door with feather-banded and half-round moulded edge, circular brass lenticle, on a panel base and bun feet. The 11inch square brass dial with single line border interspersed by foliate engraving, enclosing the elaborate winged cherubs head spandrels, silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring signed either side of VI, finely matted centre, subsidiary seconds, and ringed date aperture, with ringed winding squares. The movement united by six latched knopped and ringed pillars, anchor escapement to a pendulum suspended from a hipped cock on the backplate, and inside countwheel striking on a bell, the movement further secured in the case by a bracket on the backboard. Ticking and striking, together with a pendulum, brass-cased weights, a door key and crank winder. 2.06m (6ft 9ins) high.For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 17
A late 19th century French slate and bronze mystery 'swinger' clockGuilmet, No. 1155The case surmounted by a classically dressed young woman, her left arm raised and holding a turned brass rod pendulum, with brass edged glass bob, standing on the moulded case top, winged lion head handles to either side with delicate floral engraving to the front, supported on two brass winged lion paws to the front and two moulded brass feet to the back. The painted black dial with pressed brass sight ring and gilt Roman numeral chapter ring with brass spade hands. The spring-driven movement with circular plates bearing the Guilmet trademark, with outside count wheel striking on a bell. Ticking intermittently and striking. 64cms (25ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 42
An ebonised musical table clock with six tunes playing on 26 hammers and 17 bells, 18th century and laterStephen Rimbault, LondonThe 20th century ebonised case with stepped bell top and cone finials, the sides with substantial handles and silk-backed sound frets to a moulded base on brass ogee feet. The 7.5inch arched brass dial with silvered tune selection arc numbered 1-6 over twin subsidiaries for strike/silent and chime/silent, Roman and Arabic chapter ring, scroll and flower spandrels and a matted centre with mock pendulum aperture, chamfered date aperture and blued steel hands. The large movement with heavy knopped pillars, verge escapement, rack striking on a large bell, chiming the quarters and playing a tune on the hour on the 26 hammers and 17 bells via a 16.5cms (6.5ins) long pinned barrel running across the back of the movement. The backplate with single line border framing an elaborate pattern of foliate scrolls framing the signature Stepn. Rimbault, London. Ticking, striking, chiming the quarters and playing tunes. 58cms (22.5ins)For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 28
A good and rare mid 19th Century English rosewood quarter striking travelling clockViner, 235 Regent St, LondonThe rectangular case surmounted by a facetted handle on scroll supports over a bevelled glass inspection panel and similar panels to the sides, on a stepped and ogee-moulded base on block feet. The 4 inch gilt Roman dial with engraved flowerhead half hour markers emanating from the decorated centre and framed by a running border and engraved sight ring, with blued steel moon hands. The substantial twin chain fusee movement with maintaining power to the going train, terminating in a jewelled English lever platform escapement with a robust cut and compensated bi-metallic balance sounding the hours and quarters on a pair of long blued steel gongs, the backplate signed and set with a steel hand for strike/silent. Ticking and striking. 27cms (10.75ins) high.For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 46
A late 17th century walnut veneered table ClockJoseph Knibb, Londini FecitThe shallow caddy top surmounted by a tied bud handle over rectangular side apertures and a moulded plinth on (later) brass bun feet. The 7.25 inch square brass dial signed along the lower edge Ioseph Knibb Londini Fecit and set with winged cherub spandrels to frame the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring and finely matted centre with date aperture and blued steel hands. The twin gut fusee movement with re-converted verge escapement (the knife-edge held in a small shaped cock with sliding cover), the striking train with outside numbered countwheel mounted on the engraved backplate decorated with a pattern of symmetrical tulips and foliage within a single line border, signed in a reserve Joseph Knibb, Londini Fecit. Ticking and striking. Together with a case key, the previous crown wheel and a Knibb style winding key. 37cms (14.75ins) high.For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 9
A late 18th century mahogany table clockJohn Bryan, ShadwellThe bell top case surmounted by a cast handle and four brass pineapple finials over a moulded cornice, fretted side panels and a moulded base on small ogee bracket feet, the front corners with applied metal mounts. The silvered Roman and Arabic dial with engraved acanthus leaf spandrels, the centre with similar leaf engraving around a tower, chamfered date aperture and blued steel hands, signed John Bryan Shadwell in the arch. The twin gut (now wire) fusee movement united by five knopped pillars, now with anchor escapement, and rack striking on a bell (the interior of the bell with previous repairers initials and dates), the backplate decorated with acanthus leaf and floral engraving, signed in a leaf cartouche John Bryan Shadwell. Ticking and striking, with a mahogany handled crank key and a case key. 53cms (20.5ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 61
A late 17th century/early 18th century silver-mounted tortoiseshell-veneered quarter-repeating table clock with Iden Collection ProvenanceGeorge Etherington, London The caddy topped case surmounted by a cast figural handle above silver scroll and mask mounts to the caddy framed by four flaming urn finials over an intricately moulded cornice, the glazed sides with pierced sound frets, the front door with further silver mounts, on a moulded base and four silver foliate button feet. The front door applied to the inside with the original Iden Collection label, numbered 1817 and signed ETHERINGTON. The 7 inch square brass dial with engraved acanthus leaf border and upper spandrels framing the silver subsidiary arcs for rise-and-fall regulation and strike/not strike, the lower silver winged cherub spandrels framing the silver Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the matted centre with chamfered mock pendulum aperture and blued steel hands. The twin gut fusee movement united by five knopped and finned pillars, with pivoted verge escapement (with later fancy apron), rack striking on a bell and pull quarter repeat on three bells and hammers, the backplate deliberately larger and with single line border framing the symmetrical pattern of foliate scrolls centred by a wheatear oval cartouche signed Geo Etherington London. Ticking, striking and repeating on three bells. (Case possibly associated and some mounts possibly later?) 34cms (13ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Lot 16
A mid 19th century French mystery clockRobert Houdin and Richond, Paris 'First Series'The gilt bezel with foliate c-scroll support resting on a large urn, flanked by two mythical creatures, on a platform over a waisted base with Atlas support, on an elaborately moulded base with additional beaded wood plinth. The 4.5 inch clear glass Roman dial with internal minute track divided to the nearest 4 minutes, signed Robert-Houdin Paris, below the single cast brass gilt arrow hand. The twin spring barrel movement with silk suspension, anchor escapement and outside countwheel striking, the front plate stamped Richond FT A Paris, the backplate stamped Houdin. With pendulum and winding key. 42cms (16.5ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
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