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Click here to subscribeVictorian burr walnut piano top davenport desk, 'pop-up' top with fretted three-quarter gallery and paper compartments, hinged lid enclosing pull-out leather writing surface and two drawers, scrolled brackets, the right side with four drawers opposed by dummy drawers, bun feet on casters, width 57cm, depth 57cm, heigth 92cm.
A FRENCH GILT BRASS NOVELTY DESK TIMEPIECE AND BAROMETER COMPENDIUMUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day back-wound movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate, the 2.75 inch circular dial with gilt relief armorial lion motif to centre within cream vertical Arabic numeral chapter ring, with blued steel spade hands set behind bevel-glazed bezel fitted into a surround cast as an inverted horseshoe with blue enamel studs, the case with another adjacent horseshoe fitted with a glazed aneroid barometer calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations around an open centre revealing the mechanism behind, the centre with upright terminating with a hook suspending leather covered yokes.20cm (8ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep.
A BRASS DESK WEATHER FORECASTING CALCULATORNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe gabled plate with central circular silvered scale incorporating adjustments for DIRECTIONS OF WIND and barometric pressure reading providing a response in the form of letter key within a choice of three slots on the centre panel depending on whether barometric pressure is FALLING, STEADY or RISING, the upper edge of the plate labelled BAROMETER READINGS, REDUCED TO SEA LEVEL and the lower section with slot to reveal the forecast for each corresponding letter key brought into view by turning a knurled knob to the right hand side, the lower margin signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON.14.2cm (5.625ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 5.5cm (2.25ins) deep. The current lot is based upon Negretti and Zambra's design of forecasting calculator patented in 1915, which was developed using actual weather conditions over a ten year period. By setting the wind direction and lining up the central disc for the current barometer reading, a key in the form of a letter appearing within the appropriate aperture in the centre of the disc (which takes into account whether the pressure has been rising, falling or remaining steady) can be obtained. This key can then be translated into a 'forecast' by lining up the letter in the slot below.
A GEORGE V SILVER TRIANGULAR DESK CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE COMPENDIUM WITH BAROMETER, COMPASS AND CALENDARTHE CASE MARKED FOR JOHN MANGER, LONDON 1916The Swiss made circular eight-day movement with visible mainspring within a manually wound rotating drum applied to the backplate, incorporating hand setting wheel to centre and stamped SWISS MADE, 496 (Swiss cross symbol) 497 to the winder, the 1.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set within bevel-glazed circular bezel, the triangular case engine-turned with vertical line decoration throughout incorporating front-hinged side panels, the left hand side with a calendar comprising an aperture for month of the year (adjusted via a disc to the interior) within seven segments counting dates of the month and rotating glazed bezel engraved with days of the week, opposing right hand side fitted with an aneroid barometer inscribed MADE IN LONDON to centre, calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within rotating glazed bezel fitted with a steel recording pointer, the top with hinged triangulated handle over a compass to centre, the underside hallmarked for London 1916 makers J.M within a shield; with original red Morocco covered travel/display case gilt embossed with a coronet for a Duke of Duchess over monogram S.M.The timepiece 7,5cm (3ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. John Manger is recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as clock and watch case maker working from Holborn Circus, London from before 1882. The makers mark on the current lot was registered in January 1899.Condition Report: Timepiece is running however the spring will not fully wind suggesting that has become unhitched at the centre. The spring is visible through the glass back and there is no visible breaks/damage hence may just require re-attaching to the centre spindle. The dial is in fine condition although there is some scratching to interior of the glass, The barometer and calendars are fully operational and free from any noticeable faults. The compass has some rubbing to the card from the needle otherwise is in good working condition. The case is in near immaculate condition. The the satin-gilt interior has overall slight spotting/patchy tarnishing; the exterior has some very slight scratching around the thumb-slot for opening the case. Otherwise exterior is in fine original condition with minimal wear. The protective outer case is in very good original condition albeit a little dirty in places. The exterior is missing the two tabs which would have assisted the opening of the each of the front sections otherwise covering is in fine condition and of nice slightly patinated mellow colour. Condition Report Disclaimer
VINTAGE CARVED HARDWOOD LIDDED BOX & COLLECTABLE CONTENTS to include a cased amber cigarette holder, rose embossed desk stamp, white metal horse embossed seal type pendant engraved 'Etheline', silver horseshoe shape possible paperweight/desk ornament, Birmingham 1921, agate mounted base metal swivel fob, three small propelling and other pencils and an unusual circular vanity mirror with embossed and engraved detail verso, 5cms diameter, 6.5cms H, 15cms W, 10cms D the carved box
A matching lined oak stool, bedside cabinet, desk and chair set. All with stained pine structures and shaped supports, the bow fronted bedside table with two frieze drawers, L106cm x D54cm x H77cm, the chair upholstered with floral fabric, H89cm, the stool L46cm x D32cm x H44cm, the bedside cabinet with a mirror top, L39cm x D30cm x H72cm
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY OAK PEDESTAL DESK BY EDWARDS & ROBERTS with inset tooled red leather top, moulded edge above three lockable frieze drawers standing on two banks of three graduating drawers all with turned knob handles, raised on a moulded plinth bases.122cm wide 76cm high 70cm deepThere are no splits to the sides, the back of the right pedestal has a split where the two panels have separated.
OF NAUTICAL INTEREST - A LATE 19TH CENTURY CLOCK/ANEROID BAROMETER DESK COMPENDIUM with calibrated ivorine dials and gilt filigree work centres, the clock with a French spring driven timepiece movement fitted a balance wheel escapement and set with an egg-cup shaped compass to the front on an oval Mahogany plinth base with rope-twist edging. The silver plated framework modelled as a pair of life buoys beneath a double oar and anchor cresting enclosing a mercury Thermometer.35cm across 28cm highThere is a screw missing which holds the paddles to the clock, there is no damage to the dials or missing parts to the metal work the silvering is worn in places, the barometer is loose to the case, and the back cover for the clock is missing the movement is clean, ticks when wound, but we cannot guarantee clock parts. The wooden base has been repolished and has some scuff marks and imperfections around the moulding.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY BRASS CASED DESK CLOCK COMPENDIUM the angled case surmounted by a hinged handle and silvered compass above silvered barometer and thermometer dials and an enamel clock dial fronting a spring-driven movement15cm high handle upthe clock ticks when wound, the thermometer and barometer are undamaged the compass in functioning has three small chips to the glass rim, the case is in good condition, we cannot guarantee the mechanics of any clocks.
A VINTAGE NOVELTY JAEGER DESK CLOCK disguised as a pair of books hinging open to reveal a brass cased clock with white dial and Roman numerals fronting a battery driven mechanical movement with balance wheel escapement13.5cm highThe battery movement is original to the clock with no other damage or replacements. We can not test the movement as we do not have a battery to do so.
AN UNUSUAL EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE DESK with an unusual top drawer configuration having a sliding rising surface below a moulded edge top, supported by two banks of four lockable drawers with brass swan neck handles on a moulded plinth base.70cm wide 47cm deep 81cm highin good original condition, no splits or cracks to the sides or top, three pieces of cock beading missing, the handles are modern replacements, original steel locks and good quality drawer linings. There is a small area of damage to the front left corner on the top, this has not been cut down or altered in anyway. The centre knee hole is 23cm, the draw columns are 215mm and 218mm.
A GOOD PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE MAHOGANY DESK CHAIRS IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS with dished bar backs, sweeping open arms with leather pad rests supported with reeded turned columns; loose button upholstered leather seats and standing on ring turned tapering reeded legs85.5cm high 55cm deep 61cm wideOn closer inspection the chairs are regency style and have been manufactured in the 20th century. There are no breaks or damage, the mahogany is of good colour and the leather has a nice patina with no damage.
A GOOD EARLY GEORGE III SMALL MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE DESK OF ORIGINAL COLOUR AND PATINA with full length frieze drawer above three graduated side drawers flanking a recessed cupboard with secret drawer over fitted shaped cut out brass handle plates and loop droppers; raised on ogee bracket feet.77cm wide 49.5cm deep 78cm highA good original piece of furniture, the handles, bracket feet and locks are orginal. The piece has a very good original patina. There is a split to each side of the chest. See extra images.
AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY FIGURED WALNUT KNEEHOLE DESK with herringbone and cross-banded moulded edge top above a long freize drawer and six graduated side drawers fitted with engraved brass handle plates centralised by a hinged cupboard; standing on shaped bracket feet.76cm wide 48cm deep 74cm high A good genuine piece of furniture, there is a split on the top where the two pieces of venner join, the top scratched and marked in places. The handles are old replacements, the bracket feet are original. No splits to the sides.
AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY OYSTER VENEERED LABURNUM KNEEHOLE DESK the cross banded top with D shaped mouldings above a bank of seven drawers fitted with engraved brass handle plates enclosing a fitted kneehole with a hinged covered door; raised on shaped bracket feet74cm wide 45cm deep 73cm highThe top right mould has a small piece of moulding missing, the top has no cracks, it is slightly sun bleached. The handles look to be original having no extra holes to the top drawer, the small drawers are lined in blue paper. The sides could of possibly been re-veneered with plain walnut.
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