An electro-magnetic 'Jubilee' longcase regulator timepieceJohn Wilding, Petworth, 1992Built to a design by E.T. Wesbury with Scott's notched escapewheel shunted by a detent attached to the shaft of the seconds pendulum incorporating heavy cylindrical iron bob and T-bar suspension and impulsed by a second detent driven by a twin coil solenoid activated by electrical contacts opened and closed by the escapement, the mechanism applied to a shaped cast iron backplate incorporating wide-jaw pendulum suspension bracket and posts to support the brass plates for the dial motionwork driven by worm take-off from the escapement, with skeletonised Roman numeral chapter ring signed John Wilding, Petworth 1992 to inner margin and brass hands, the case with moulded cornice above tall rectangular glazed front door and conforming windows to sides, on plinth base with moulded skirt, 163cm (64.25ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire; purchased from a selection of clocks consigned by John Wilding offered at Bonhams Knightsbridge, London in their sale of Clocks and Watches 24th May 2011 (lot 279) for £660. John Wilding initially worked as an agricultural engineer after WWII whilst making clocks from articles published in Model Engineer in his spare time. This led to him devising horological projects which became the subject of instructional articles in the same periodical as well as the Horological Journal. For a short period John Wilding worked in a London horological workshop managed by Ron Rose and as a wheel cutter which provided him with the additional skills and knowledge to publish no less than 29 books on either individual clock making projects or horological techniques. For his contribution to the field he was made a fellow of the British Horological Institute in 1986 and was awarded the Institute's Barrett Silver Medal in 1998.The current lot is built to the design originally published as a series in Model Engineer during 1958 and latterly in his book entitled The Construction of the M. E. Jubilee Clock. In the Bonhams catalogue description for the current lot John Wilding notes:This timepiece was originally designed by E.T.Westbury for the Jubilee issue of Model Engineer. It employs the Scott's notched tooth count wheel. There were one or two difficulties with the design and I rectified these. It has become a very popular clock.Condition Report: Timepiece is in sound original condition and is in working condition (was running when removed from the vendors house). The battery has been substituted by a mains operated DC power supply which is present with the lot. The dial is in god original unrestored condition with one or two very minor age related patches of discolouration in places; the chapter ring is very slightly bowed but can be very easily straightened. The case also is in good condition with a few minor bumps and scuffs only. The timepiece is complete with pendulum and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A German oak quarter-striking bracket clockWinterhalder and Hoffmeir, Schwarzenbach, early 20th centuryThe four pillar twin train movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and sounding the hour on the larger of the two, the backplate stamped W.&H., Sch over single digit 0, the 6.5 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with steel hands and winged cherub mask spandrels to angles behind hinged bevel-glazed square brass bezel incorporating silvered canted surround to interior, the architectural case with rosette and leafy scroll carved infill to the tympanum over moulded cornice, rusticated frieze and Corinthian inspired reeded pilasters flanking the dial, on conforming stepped moulded base and with rectangular brass grille inset door to rear, 42cm (16.5ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire.Condition Report: Movement is complete, original and in working condition although a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has some slight spotting to the matted centre otherwise is in good clean condition. Case has a few light surface scuffs and scratches but is generally in very good original condition with no serious defect.Clock is complete with pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare German Black Forest inlaid mahogany spring-driven musical cuckoo mantel clockAttributed to Johann Baptist Beha, Eisenbach, and retailed by A. Wherly and Sheraton, Sunderland, circa 1880The wooden framed twin fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by short pendulum with brass-faced bob, the hour strike train with outside countwheel and linkages to two bellows and a cuckoo automaton which appears from behind the door above the dial to announce the hour with a two-note call alternating with a hammer sounding on a gong fitted to the inside of the rear case panel prior to releasing a musical mechanism mounted within the base playing a tune via a 5 inch pinned cylinder and tuned steel comb, the 6 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with pierced blued steel hands set within canted silvered metal surround behind hinged glazed brass bezel, the shallow-arch top case with twin doors for the cuckoo automaton to the foliate scroll inlaid tympanum and satin birch cavetto cornice over conforming scroll decorated spandrel infill to the line-bordered fascia, the sides with hinged doors with the right hand side accessing levers for silencing either the hour gong or cuckoo call, the rear with full-height lift-out panel applied with paper trade label inscribed A. WHERLY & SHERATON, CLOCKMAKERS, JEWELLERS, & c., 66 HIGH STREET WEST, (Opposite King Street), Bp Wearmouth, Sunderland... to interior, on tall ogee-outline skirt base decorated with further marquetry motif within line border to front over squab feet, 44cm (17.25ins) high; with a modern walnut wall bracket, of complex stepped moulded profile, the clock and wall bracket, the clock and wall bracket 56cm (22ins) high overall. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire. Johann Baptist Beha was born in Oberbrand, 1815 and was trained as a clockmaker by his father, Vinzenz, before setting-up on his own in Eisenbach in 1845. He specialised in cuckoo clocks and through his continuous development became the leading maker of fine and complex examples. His main export markets were to Russia (where he had a distribution warehouse in St. Petersburg) and the British Isles. He died in 1898 leaving the business to be continued by his sons Lorenz and Engelbert.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and fundamentally all-original and has been fairly recently (within the last five years or so) overhauled/restored to a high standard by a suitably skilled horologist hence is in full working order including the automaton and music mechanism in the base. The bellows for the bird call have been re-lined and the music mechanism in the base overhauled with no visible damage/losses to the teeth of the comb.The dial has numerous light hairline cracks to the enamel and some filled-in chips around the right-hand winding hole. The case is in good condition with significant faults limited to a well-executed repair to the left hand tip of the cornice mouldings, a patch repair to the rear panel, overall light bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum and winding keys both for the clocks and music mechanisms. Condition Report Disclaimer
A walnut vertical Buffet type cabinet music box with 11 inch discsBarnett Henry Abrahams, St. Croix and London, late 19th centuryWith steel framed large going barrel movement set behind a glass panel beneath vertical silver painted cast iron bed incorporating a 5 inch tuned steel comb and respective series of star wheels engaging with pierced projections in the steel tune disc secured over the mechanism by a pivoted latched arm and driven by a toothed wheel engaging with perforations to the rim of the disc at the base, the upper section of the cast bed cast with 'THE BRITANNIA, *B.H.A.*, ST. CROIX.LONDON', the case with turned finials and balustrade gallery over ogee cornice and fretwork frieze to entablature and a pair of book-matched veneered crossbanded and line inlaid doors applied with Britannia and Royal Warrant transfers, on moulded skirt base incorporating winding square and PLAY/STOP lever to right hand side over turned feet, 77cm (30.25ins) high; with twelve discs. Barnett Henry Abrahams was born in 1839, he was initially a dealer in music boxes but by 1857 had emigrated to Switzerland where he founded a musical box manufacturing business. In 1895 he established himself in Sainte-Croix and started to manufacture disc music boxes, many of which were for the British market and hence labelled 'The Britannia'. The business had a London address at 133/135 Houndsitch and was continued after Abrahams death in 1902 by his sons until around 1915.Condition Report: Movement is a little dirty/oily but is in full working condition with no visible damage to the steel comb and plays at an appropriate speed with good strong sound. The case has a triangular veneer chip approx. ¾ inch across to the outside edge of the crossbanded border of the right-hand front door and some smaller chips to the top edge of the cornice projection as well as some slight veneer lifting to the centre behind the ebonised gallery. The transfers to the front door are a little worn as is the ebonised finish to the mouldings around the base, otherwise case is in sound original condition with only relatively minor bumps, scuff, and other faults commensurate with age and use. There is a winding crank included with the lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Viennese walnut grande-sonnerie striking regulator wall clockW. Schonberger, Vienna, third quarter of the 19th century The four pillar triple train eight-day movement with deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted V-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wooden shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the quarter train sounding on the smaller of the pair of graduated gongs positioned on a decorative brass double-scroll shaped bracket behind the movement followed by the hour train sounding the last hour on the larger gong, the 6.25 inch circular two-piece silvered Roman numeral dial signed W. Schonberger, IN WIEN to the slightly recessed centre within brass border and chapter ring with outer minute track, with pierced steel hands within moulded cast bezel, the case with large turned finial and winged pediment to crest flanked by further finials, over break-arch cavetto cornice and full-height arch-glazed front door applied with three-quarter baluster columns between canted panel applied sections to upper and lower margins, the sides with long glazed panels, over stepped ogee shaped base with conforming pendant finials, 135cm (53ins) high. Wenzel Schönberger was a citizen and master small clockmaker who worked in Vienna from 1847; he is further mentioned in 1852 and 1862 when he repaired the St. Stephens Cathedral tower clock. He is thought to have ceased working by 1885. He was a fine and relatively prolific maker of clocks primarily wall regulators including at least one year-going example. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition having been maintained in working order by the vendor; there is no evidence of alterations or significant replacements. The seatboard and mounting brackets within the case appear original confirming that movement and dial are original to the case.The dial has slight chipping around the centre hole and to the right hand edge of the recessed centre as well as a light hairline crack. The chapter ring has hairline cracks near the X, IIII and VIII numerals.The case is in good original condition with no unsightly faults. The backboard has a slight warp (only visible when viewed from behind) and has had work done to re-secure it into the case at some point. The base finial is a replacement and the lock has been removed (replaced by a brass hook-catch). Faults are otherwise very much limited to very slight bumps scuffs and other age related blemishes.Clock has three brass-cased weights which have denting, wood-rod pendulum in good condition and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Victorian mahogany fusee wall dial timepieceSigned for John Bennett, London, third quarter of the 19th century The four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial inscribed JOHN BENNETT, 64 & 65 Cheapside, LONDON to centre and with steel spade hands set behind a brass hinged glazed bezel within a turned wooden surround, the box case secured to the dial with pegs and incorporating door to right hand side and pendulum access flap to the rounded base, (signature retouched), 36cm (14ins) diameter.Condition Report: Movement is complete, original and in working order. The dial has flaking near the IIII numeral and has been restored in the past. The case is in sound condition with the most significant fault being some cracking to the wooden dial surround at IX faults otherwise limited to minor shrinkage, a few bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes.Timepiece has pendulum but no case key or winder Condition Report Disclaimer
A Victorian mahogany fusee wall dial timepieceSigned for Charlton, Yarmouth, late 19th century The four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial inscribed CHARLTON, YARMOUTH to centre and with steel spade hands set behind a brass hinged glazed bezel within a turned wooden surround, the box case secured to the dial with pegs and incorporating door to right hand side and pendulum access flap to the rounded base, (dial retouched), 36cm (14ins) diameter. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire.Condition Report: Movement is complete, original and in working order. The dial has slight flaking/lifting around one dial foot fixing (near the IIII numeral) and has been restored in the past. The case is in sound condition with the most significant fault being some losses to the veneer to the base otherwise faults are generally limited to minor shrinkage, a few bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes.Timepiece has pendulum and a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A Victorian rosewood quarter striking table clockG. E. Frodsham, London, late 19th centuryThe substantial five pillar twin chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum and two-in-one strike train ting-tang sounding the quarters on two bells and counting the hour on the second larger bell only, the backplate with pendulum holdfast and cocks for the twin hammers, the 7.5 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial signed G.E. FRODSHAM, GRACECHURCH ST., LONDON., to centre and with pierced blued steel hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed cast brass bezel, the case with shallow pagoda-shaped top and floral scroll engraved crest over dial flanked by canted angles terminating with leafy sprays at the base, the sides with rectangular windows over ogee-profile moulded lower margins, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on skirt base with block feet, 43cm (17ins) high. George Edward Frodsham was born in 1831 and succeeded John Frodsham at 31 Gracechurch Street, London in 1864. In 1882 the business became G. E. Frodsham and Company and then a Limited Company in 1888. The following year (1889) the business advertised as being clockmakers to the Queen, Prince of Wales, The Royal Observatory and The Lords of the Admiralty and continued under George Edward Frodsham until 1901 when he presumably retired; he died two years later.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alteration or replacements. The dial has been restored to a high standard hence is in fine condition but with some texture (looks to be from from conserved crazing) to the surface. Case is also in good restored condition with faults limited to minor scrhrinkage, a few light bumps, scuffs etc.; the right hand carved motif to the front is currently detached - need gluing back on. The bezel requires some adjustment to the hinge as it is currently closing very tight. The finish would benefit from a good wax.Clock is complete with case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Regency brass inlaid mahogany quarter-chiming bracket clockF.B. Adams, London, circa 1825The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob half-seconds pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, mounted along with the pendulum holdfast bracket onto the stylised floral border engraved backplate signed Adams, LONDON to a shaped cartouche to centre, the eight inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial signed F.B. ADAMS, LONDON to centre and with decorative pierced steel spade hands set behind convex glazed hinged cast brass bezel, the architectural case with brass pineapple finial set on a brass rosette decorated pedestal surmount and anthemion decorated acroteria to the simple triangular tympanum inlaid with a flowerhead centred panel and delicate scroll to fascia, over fleur-de-lys quadrant infill around the dial and rosette centred scroll decorated panel to apron flanked by full-height ebonised strip pilasters inlaid with repeating star motifs divided by a wavy line, the sides with brass lion's mask ring handles over rectangular brass fishscale sound frets, the rear with triangular-topped glazed door, the skirt base decorated with band of repeating stars over lozenge and scroll motifs to front, on brass ball feet; with original wall bracket incorporating conforming diamond lozenge inlay to the fascia of the platform over similarly decorated single down-curved support, the clock 58.5cm (23ins) high; the clock and wall bracket 76cm (30ins) high overall. Francis Bryant Adams is recorded in Loomes Brian, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as apprenticed in 1821 and working in London from 1828. In 1832 he went into partnership with his sons and served as Master of the Clockmaker's Company 1848-49. The business is thought to have continued by his sons until circa 1875.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial appears to retain its original finish with some light rubbing/wear mainly around the winding holes as well as a few small patches of light degradation to the finish. The numerals and signature have been strengthened. The case is in sound original condition with significant faults limited to cracks above each side fret (passing beneath the side handles), The rear right hand finial is missing and there is a veneer chip to the same side at the rear of the base. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and minor lifting to the brass inlay in places. The bracket is original to the clock and is free from significant faults with overall condition commensurate with that of the clock case. Both the bracket and base of clock case are fitted with brass lined-holes to allow them to be secured together by a bolt - the bolt itself is not present.Clock has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A English carved and inlaid mahogany mantel timepiece Unsigned, probably early 20th century incorporating earlier elementsThe four pillar single chain fusee movement with large platform lever escapement regulated by sprung three-arm monometallic balance set between humps cut into the top of each of the plates, with a 4 inch circular convex silvered brass Roma numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to the outer track and fine pierced blued steel heart hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, in a case with brass vase finial to the acanthus panel carved concave sided pagoda upstand over simple cornice and crossbanded fiddle-back mahogany fascia inlaid with drapery swag to upper margin over leafy sprays beneath the dial, the sides veneered in crossbanded satinwood, the rear finished flush and with rectangular door, on chevron parquetry bordered cavetto moulded base and brass ogee bracket feet, 30cm (12.75ins) high excluding finial; 35.5cm (14ins) high overall. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire.Condition Report: The movement is mid 19th century and is in clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; the escapement is nicely finished in frosted gilt. The dial is probably 20th century but is in good condition with only slight tarnishing to the silvered finish. The case is most likely Edwardian (early 20th century) and has some slight cutting-out around the dial aperture to the inside to allow the movement to fit fully forward. Case otherwise is in good condition with only minor age related bumps scuffs etc. Timepiece is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A Edwardian silver mounted gold and abalone shell inlaid lancet-shaped mantel clockUnsigned, London 1907The French eight-day two-train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 297 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the 2.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands behind convex glass with moulded bezel, the lancet-shaped case with front finely inlaid with an engraved gold ribbon bow issuing abalone highlighted floral sprays over the dial and with conforming central urn and foliate ribbon swag decoration beneath, with scallop-bordered silver frame surround and stylised scroll-pierced lancet frets to sides, the rear with door matching the profile of the case within conforming silver surround, in stepped skirt base, Hallmarks for London 1907 makers H.B.A. for J. Batson and Son (Henry John Batson and Albert Edward Batson), 18.5cm (7.25ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements. Dial appears free from visible damage. Case is generally in fine condition with faults limited to some slight surface cracking to the shell to the margin above the I/II numerals of the dial and some very slight historic fritting to the screws positioned within the surround of the rear door. The lower tier of the skirting also has a few very slight blemishes. All marquetry elements appear complete and undisturbed, all silver mounts are present and in good condition. Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y An George V silver mounted and inlaid tortoiseshell carriage clockUnsigned, the mounts marked for William Comyns and Sons, London 1911The French eight-day two-train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and 3 inch circular white enamel dial with blued steel hands and vertical Arabic numerals set behind convex glass with moulded bezel, the case modelled to resemble an eighteenth century English table clock with hinged foliate scroll cast carting handle to the domed caddy superstructure decorated with stylised foliate scroll and floral swag engraved silver inlay to front and sides over ogee moulded cornice, the front with further inlaid floral sprays to upper quadrants and delicate symmetrical scrolls supporting a floral swag to apron, flanked by silver uprights to angles and with plain sides the rear with sliver door set within the frame of the case between conforming corner uprights, on ogee moulded shallow skirt base with bun feet, the mounts Hallmarked for London 1911 indistinct makers W.C. for William Comyns and Sons, 18cm (7ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The celebrated firm of manufacturing silversmiths, William Comyns, was established in 1859 when Comyns purchased the business of Robert Tagg, 2 Carlise Street, Soho Square. He then moved to 1 Percy Mews, Rathbone Place, followed by 16 Silver Street, Golden Square, Soho, then finally to Beak Street, Regent Street. The Beak Street premises were later expanded to encompass numbers 41 to 47 and additional premises were acquired at 54 Marshall Street, Soho from circa 1903. The name of the firm was changed to William Comyns & Son in circa 1885 when William Comyn's two sons, Charles Harling Comyns and Richard Harling Comyns were admitted to their partnership. William Comyns died in January 1916, and C.H. Comyns while attending a sale at Christie's in 1925. The business was incorporated as Limited Company in October 1930 and continued under R.H. Comyns until his death in 1953, when was subsequently purchased by Bernard Copping.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements, the strike however is a little lazy suggesting that a service is probably required. Dial appears free from visible damage. Case is generally in good condition with noticeable faults limited to cracking to the shell to the rear of the domed superstructure and the left hand side panel being a little loose in its frame (the panel and frame appear undamaged). All marquetry elements appear complete and undisturbed, all silver mounts are present and in good condition. Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
An Edwardian polychrome floral enamelled engine-turned silver small boudoir timepieceRetailed by Marcus and Company, New York, 1902The French eight-day movement with platform lever escapement and integral winder to backplate, the 1.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed MARCUS & CO. NEW YORK to centre and with blued steel hands set behind a convex glass with moulded bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, the Art Nouveau inspired case of waisted lancet form with transparent enamelled engine-turned fascia decorated with painted purple clematis blooms enveloping the dial over shaped-arched aperture flanked by integral side supports to the base, the rear with rectangular door over conforming aperture, Hallmarks for London 1902 makers mark rubbed, 10.5cm (4.25ins) high; with original morocco leather covered lancet-shaped protective outer case. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Marcus and Company were retailers of Jewellery and other luxury goods who traded from 17 Broadway, New York, 1892-1962.Condition Report: Movement is in working and appears free from noticeable alterations or significant replacements. The mechanism is however fairly dirty hence a clean and service is advised. The dial appears to be undamaged; the hands do not match so one will be a replacement. The case is free from noticeable crack of chips to the enamel, there is a small scratch to the surface at the apex as well as a few tiny firing blemishes which can only be seen on close examination under reflected light. The marks to the sides of the case are partially rubbed and the rear door has a very slight dent from the door being closed onto the winder (without the latter being folded). Otherwise case appears free form noticeable faults. The protective outer case has lost almost all of its padded silk lining to the doors and much of the leather covering to the exterior. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A George V silver mounted ivory small carriage timepieceUnsigned, London 1922The French eight-day movement with platform lever escapement and integral winder to backplate, the 1.25 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt scroll decorated centre, half hour markers and blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass, the case with hinged silver break-arch shaped carrying handle and circular convex glazed aperture to top over caddy moulded cornice and three-quarter rounded angles, the rear with hinged door, on ogee moulded base with bun feet, the mounts Hallmarked for London 1922 makers E. B. & Co. Ltd. (possibly for Edward Barnard and Sons Limited), 8.5cm (3.375ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands.
Y An unusual Victorian silver mounted ivory miniature 'humpback' carriage timepieceW. Thornhill and Company, London 1880The French eight-day movement with platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 2104 to backplate, the 1.125 inch circular white enamel dial with blued steel spade hands and signed W. THORNHILL & Co., LONDON, W to centre within Arabic vertical numeral chapter ring set behind a convex glass with silver bezel, the silver-edged arched 'humpback' case with pivoted dumbbell-shaped handle applied to the apex of a rising strap secured by riveted straps applied to the sides, the rear with hinged door, Hallmarks for London 1880 makers W.T. for W. Thornhill and Company, 7cm (2.75ins) high with handle down; with original fabric-covered outer protective case inscribed W. THORNHILL & Co., 144 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON to the blue silk-lined interior of the arched lid. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The London firm of Walter Thornhill and Company are recorded on the British Museum website as being founded by Joseph Gibbs in 1734. They were originally cutlers but by 1805 had become known as Morley & Thornhill, later from 1820 as John James Thornhill & Co., listed from 1838 as 'cutlers to the Queen'. By 1850 or 1851 the firm was in the hands of Walter Thornhill and from c.1875 was Walter Thornhill & Co. In 1895 when the firm became a limited liability company it was described as 'cutlers, gold and silversmiths, jewellers and manufacturers and dealers in dressing cases, travelling bags etc.'. The company was wound up in 1905 but trading continued under the name W. Thornhill & Co. until 1912.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has a very small blemish right up against the bezel above the 11 numeral which may either be dirt or a slight chip (only visible on very close examination) otherwise appears to be in fine condition. The ivory case is cut from a single piece of ivory and has a slight shrinkage crack in the base towards the rear left hand corner otherwise ivory is in good condition but with some yellowing within the figuring. The silver mounts are complete and in good condition.The protective outer case is lacking its strap handle and has some slight wear/losses to the covering otherwise is in sound original condition. Timepiece has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
An ebonised carriage clockUnsigned, mid 19th century and laterWith a French eight-day two train gong-striking movement with platform lever escapement fitted to a purpose made square frosted gilt brass dial applied with a white Roman numeral chapter ring and with blued steel moon hands set within a canted bezel, in a case with foliate cast brass hinged carrying handle, large rectangular top glass and fluted outswept moulding over glazed dial aperture flanked by slender three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with rectangular bevelled glass panels and the rear with rectangular glazed door, the base with generous gadroon-capped ogee moulding over shallow skirt incorporating shaped apron, (case mid 19th century, movement circa 1900, dial later), 18.5cm (17.25ins) high excluding handle.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alteration to the mechanism. As catalogued the dial is of recent construction and is in fine condition. The case is in fine clean condition with the only visible repairs being to the tips of the feet.Clock has case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A French Napoleon III bronze, ormolu and white marble figural mantel clock in the Louis XVI styleRetailed by Juvenaux, Paris, circa 1870The circular countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI... MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, PARIS 1855 beneath indistinct retailers stamp JUVENAUX and number 62, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged cast convex glazed bezel, the case with lovebird, quiver and flaming torch cast surmount to the acanthus cast and chased laurel bordered superstructure over central rectangular section housing the movement fitted with brass grille frets to the sides and rectangular glazed door to the rear, flanked by seated putti holding aloft grapes and flowers, the base with repeating foliate band and scroll-fronted panel beneath the dial flanked by acanthus cast ogee platforms beneath the cherubs, over breakfronted white marble plinth applied with gilt tied laurel moulding to upper edge and on toupe feet, 35cm (13.5ins) high.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements; the mechanism is a little dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised and the bell is missing its securing nut. The dial has some light concentric scratching in the vicinity of the IX and X numerals, two small chips to the left hand winding hole and one to the right and a small hairline crack next to the 30 minute mark below VI. The case is generally in good original condition with the mounts retaining original gilding throughout with light wear to high spots and a few spots of green tarnishing to the superstructure. The marble base has a slight shallow edge bruise to the centre towards the left hand return of the breakfront otherwise faults very much limited to a few minor edge chips (can be felt rather than seen).Clock has a pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Fine 19th century French ebonised, ormolu and pietra dura breakfront side cabinet, the acanthus moulded ormolu frieze above three single panel doors, the centre door with pietra dura urn of flowers and foliage in relief, the flanking doors with similar ribbon tied clusters of fruit, flowers and foliage, each within ormolu bands and flanked by caryatid stiles on shaped plinth base with scrolls and centre mask, a roman figure on each end panel. H117.5cm W215.5cm D45.5cmDamage to top blisters, missing veneers - see photosBlemishes to cabinet doors, some small cracks and pieces missing etcScuffs and missing veneers where the doors openBase scratched, missing veneers and gouge to sideEnd panels - brass inlay lifted and small section missing. Veneers raised and splits - see photos.Key present.
ATTRIBUTED TO C.F.A. VOYSEY FOR THOMAS ELSLEY & CO. GROUP OF ARTS & CRAFTS FITTINGS, CIRCA 1920 brass, to include a FINGERPLATE, stamped verso ELSLEY'S, 38cm tall; a PAIR OF DOOR HINGES, each stamped ELSLEY, 23cm tall; a DOUBLE LIGHT SWITCH AND PLATE, unmarked; and a SINGLE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE, unmarked, 14.5cm and 8cm across
the two plank top over three frieze drawers, shaped apron and pot shelf 79 x 192 x 39cmFootnote: Provenance: From the collection of Claudine Auger (1941-2019), Belgravia, LondonCondition report: Top with heavy dry crack, quite a lot of old worm, both end drawers relined, one brass knob replaced with a door knob, various structural repairs and replacements, some block feet replaced
with dental decorated cornice over four panelled doors above a counter top with integrated pewter ewer and basin, three drawers and four further doors beneath, the doors inlaid with sycamore and ash, with marquetry pillars 223 x 332 x 51cmCondition report: Some cracks to door panels, loss of molding to bottom at right end, some other small areas of loss to edges
with moulded breakfront cornice above a door with a bevelled rectangular plate, enclosing a bank of five drawers, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior with a central door above two short and two graduated long drawers, on bracket feet 190 x 61 x 47cmFootnote: Provenance: Christie's London, Important English Furniture, 9th April 1987, Lot 116, £7500, From the collection of Claudine Auger (1941-2019), Belgravia, LondonCondition report: The cornice is of a later date, early 20th century restoration and repolish to a very average standard, with poor repairs to veneers, some dry cracking, losses etc., the brass-ware has been replaced, feet look original but have had blocks and work
the pagoda top hood with three cast brass flambeau finials and brass fretwork panels, the trunk with shaped top door having chinoiserie decoration to the front and sides, upon a panelled base and double skirting, the 12inch (30.5cm) brass and silvered dial signed on a plaque, with matted centre, moonphase disc to the arch below an engraved border, with seconds dial and date aperture, mask spandrels, the 8 day 5 pillar movement quarter chiming on 8 bells, strike/silent lever to right side, and brass cased weights277cm highFootnote: Provenance: With Raffety & Walwyn Fine Antique Clocks, London, from whom acquired by the present owner Private collection, Kensington, London Francis Perigal was in business from 1770, a member of the Clockmaker's Company in 1781, and Master in 1806.A few small chips and scratches to paint / lacquer. Currently ticking. Striking and chiming weights not attached. Two later screws to hood top. Side finials rather loose. Overall a very attractive clock.
the rectangular case on moulded breakfront plinth base, with twin dials within a foliate engraved gilt surround, two part enamel dial having Roman numerals and visible Brocot escapement, bell striking drum movement, above calendar dial with moonphase aperture, indicating year, month, day and date, the backplate marked 'P B Seul Brevete', some damage to case in places 46cm high, 35cm wideCondition:Some chips and cracks to the case (see photos). Movement appears fully wound, and ticks for a short time. Does not appear to strike.Dial door a little tight to close/open.Sold as seen.
the swanneck pediment with twin ivory roundels and gilt urn finial above silvered dial signed 'Stancliffe, London', with thermometer and vernier, hinged glazed door and ivory adjusting knob below, the concealed tube to the flat front with urn shape cistern cover having a visible ivory float 99cm highFootnote: Provenance: With Littlebury Antiques, 24 November 1989, An Oxfordshire country house
the rectangular hood with dentil cornice above pierced fretwork panels and fluted columns, the 33cm (13inch) silvered brass dial with foliate monogram to a circular disc in the arch, engraved centre with seconds dial and date aperture, signed 'Will. Wilson, Kendal’ between VI, with Indian mask spandrels, and 4 pillar eight day movement, the trunk with arched door flanked by quarter columns, all on a canted base and low bracket feet, (movement and dial probably associated to the case) 234cm high
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