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Y A Victorian rosewood small five-glass library mantel timepieceJohn McLennan, London, mid 19th centuryThe four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with holdfast to the shouldered backplate, the 3.5 inch square silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed John McLennan, London and numbered No. 9011 to centre, with blued steel moon hands and fine leafy scroll engraved spandrel decoration, the case with generous bevelled top glass to the tablet upstand over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze, the front with silvered canted insert to the interior of the glazed dial aperture, the sides with bevelled glasses and the rear with rectangular glazed door, the base with generous ogee outline waist over moulded skirt with squat bun feet, 23cm (9ins) high. John Osbourne McLennan was born in Dingwall, north of Inverness, Scotland in 1814. He was a highly accomplished watch and chronometer maker who worked for James McCabe junior and Charles Frodsham. He is reputed to have invented the duo-in-uno balance spring which was challenged by A.P. Walsh, however, as Tony Mercer notes in Chronometer Markers of the World: 'W. B. Crisp suggests that A.P. Walsh saw them at an exhibition of 1862 went home and copied them, then immediately had them displayed in his own showcase.' To demonstrate his design of duo-in-uno spring McLennan incorporated it into perhaps the smallest pocket chronometer ever made. Indeed the the example displayed at the 1862 Exhibition survives (No. 2164) and was sold at Christies, Geneva Important Watches 16th May 2011 (lot 110) for £30,000 CHF; and then at Sotheby's THE CELEBRATION OF THE ENGLISH WATCH PART IV 6th July 2017 (lot 65) for £60,000. John McLennan died in 1886 and was described in his obituary (published in the January 1887 issue of the Horological Journal) as probably the best all-round watchmaker of his time.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvering otherwise appears to be in fine original condition with minimal wear. The case is in good original condition with noticeable faults limited to slight chipping/loss to the upper left hand edge of the cornice projection, some minor wear to the upper margin of the dial mask overlap (only visible with the front door open) and wear to the front door keyhole to the left hand side. Case otherwise in fine untouched condition with minimal shrinkage and of good colour; the glasses are also free form visible damage.Timepiece has pendulum, (original) winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A Victorian figured mahogany eight-day precision longcase clockThomas Porthouse, London, mid 19th centuryThe substantial four pillar rack and bell striking movement with deadbeat escapement regulated by large lenticular bob wooden-rod seconds pendulum suspended from a beam applied to the top of the plates, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds over signature THO'S PORTHOUSE, 10 Northampton Squ'e, LONDON to centre and with steel moon hands, the architectural case with triangular tympanum over cavetto cornice and circular cast brass hinged glazed bezel flanked by canted angles to hood, the trunk with rectangular caddy moulded door veneered in fine flame veneers over conforming plinth base with moulded skirt, 201cm (79ins) high. Thomas Porthouse is recorded in Betts, Jonathan MARINE CHRONOMETERS AT GREENWICH as born circa 1794 and possibly related to the Porthouse family of clockmakers from Penrith, Cumbria. He is recorded in 1828 as working from 210 High Street (Poplar) and then '10 Northampton Goswell Street' from circa 1835. Porthouse was primarily a maker of marine chronometers with a number of his timepieces appearing successfully in the Greenwich trials from 1823. He is also known to have made complicated watches. Thomas Porthouse died on 1860 with his business apparently continued by his widow before becoming Porthouse and French in 1864.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The seatboard appears original and the movement and dial sits at the correct level in the case with cheeks notched to support the seatboard in a manner which appears original and undisturbed (ie. no visible evidence of subsequent adjustment) hence the movement and dial would appear to be original to the case.The dial has been refinished to a high standard with faults now limited to some very light surface wear; the minute hand appears to be a replacement.The case is generally in very good condition with faults limited to some light surface scuffs most noticeably to the front upper left hand part of the base, a veneer patch repair (to the same upper left hand corner of the base) as well as slight horizontal shrinkage to the face of the plinth. Otherwise faults very much limited to minor scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age.Clock is complete with wood-rod pendulum, two weights, winder and two case keys.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Y An early Victorian rosewood four-glass mantel clockWilkinson, Leicester, second quarter of the 19th centuryThe five pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and shouldered plates, the 6.5 inch square silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed WILKINSON, LEICESTER to centre, with blued steel hands, STRIKE/SILENT selection switch at twelve o'clock and fine leafy scroll engraved spandrel decoration, the case with bevelled top glass over fluted frieze and front door with heavy bevelled glass and canted silvered insert to interior, the sides with further bevelled glasses and the rear with rectangular glazed door, the base with generous ogee outline waist over moulded skirt with slender squab feet, 35.5cm (14ins) high. A John Wilkinson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working circa 1815-26.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The pendulum holdfast bracket and screw are no longer with the clock. The dial is in good condition with nice mellow silvering and faults limited to some historic light surface bruising between the I and II numerals and other slight scratching; the hands are probably replacements. The case has been cosmetically restored (re-polished) with visible faults limited to some wear to the edge of the veneers where they butt up to the front glass to both the left hand and upper margins of the front door. Otherwise faults are limited to a few minor bumps, scuffs and slight veneer shrinkage commensurate with age. The front door is currently locked and do not have a case key for this clock, there is a winder present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine Victorian mahogany longcase regulatorThwaites and Reed, London, No. 16399 late 19th century The substantial five double-screwed baluster pillar movement with thick plates measuring 10 by 6.75 inches enclosing four-wheel train with high pinion counts and six spoke crossings to the finely cut wheels, with Harrison's maintaining power and deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets regulated by steel-rod mercury jar pendulum suspended from a brass bracket secured to the case backboard and with graduated rating nut at the base with silvered beat scale beneath, the 12 inch circular silvered brass dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials and signed THWAITES & REED, LONDON 16399 to centre within outer Arabic minute track and canted silvered bezel, the movement and dial supported on a substantial seatboard within the arched mahogany case with curved inspection hatch to the apex of the top and double locks to the full width bevel-glazed door enclosing fine foliate scroll carved and pierced apron beneath the dial and to the lower margin, on plinth base inset with a flame figured rectangular panel over moulded skirt and squab feet, 185cm (73ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire; purchased at Bonhams, New Bond Street, sale of Fine Clocks 15th December 2009 (lot 72) for £7,200. The partnership between John Thwaites and George Jeremiah Reed is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as being formed in 1808. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. The firm became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail, or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. Condition Report: Movement is in good relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has a few very small spots of discolouration otherwise is in fine condition with good clean silvering. The case is generally in very good original condition. Both the carved aprons to the interior (beneath the dial and at the foot of the door have had the finish cleaned back in preparation for re-polishing (probably just to 'freshen' them up), the work has not been completed hence they require a little more further cleaning back and repolishing. Otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to some very light shrinkage (minimal for a case of this age and type) and a few minor bumps and scuffs.Timepiece is complete with mercury jar pendulum (in good original condition), weight, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A fine rare George IV brass mounted mahogany table regulatorBarwise, London, circa 1825The four swollen columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with inverted pear-shaped plates, Harrison's maintaining power and delicate pin-wheel escapement incorporating adjustable pallets regulated by heavy disc bob half-seconds pendulum with fine beat adjustment to crutch and suspension bar bridging the movement plates, the frontplate stamped with serial number 738 to the lower margin and the rear signed Barwise, London over the pendulum holdfast screw bracket, the 6 inch circular silvered dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials and inscribed Barwise, London to centre within outer minute track incorporating Arabic five minutes, with blued steel hands and milled surround set behind a hinged convex-glazed cast brass bezel, the arch-top case with five generous canted brass-fillet edged glazed panels evenly positioned within the curvature of the top and sides of the upper section and fine ebony strung borders around the dial to the front, the tall plinth base section with crisply cut ebonised upper mouldings over brass-fillet edged glazed panel incorporating concealed spring catch and pin hinges to allow access to the pendulum behind and with cockbeaded surround, the sides with fine flame figured veneers and the rear with arched door set within the frame of the case incorporating glazed aperture positioned behind the movement, on moulded skirt with brass bell-shaped feet, 41cm (16.25ins) high.The life of John Barwise and his family are outlined by A.D. Stewart in his article Barwise & Sons: Watchmakers to the King. A brief history of family and firm published in the March 2014 issue of ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY (Vol IIIV No. 1 pages 621-34). Stewart notes that John Barwise was born into a clockmaking family in Cockermouth, Cumberland in around 1756. By 1780 he had moved to London where he opened a watch retailing business. Ten years later he married Elizabeth Weston with his address being recorded as 29 St. Martin's Lane where he remained until his death in 1820. Of their eleven children two (possibly three) died in infancy and two, John II (born 1795) and Weston (born 1793), subsequently joined their father in the family business. In 1800, such was his success, John Barwise I purchased a second house in Dulwich.In 1805 John Barwise I was one of the fifteen watchmakers appointed by The Board of Longitude to adjudicate in the dispute between John Arnold and Thomas Earnshaw regarding 'the respective merits of their chronometers'. On the 14th February 1811 Barwise was the victim of five highwayman who relieved him of a 'gold watch, greatcoat, and a guinea-and-a-half in cash' whilst en-route from Camberwell to Dulwich. This unfortunate occurrence may well have tempered Barwise's enthusiasm for his house in Dulwich as records indicate it was rented out to tenants by 1813. In around 1816 his sons, John II (who had just turned 21) and Weston, joined him in partnership with the business then becoming 'Barwise & Sons'. Shortly afterwards (probably in 1820) the firm obtained the Royal Warrant as watchmakers to King George IV.John Barwise senior died in 1820; by this time he was a wealthy man leaving two properties and substantial investments to his widow and children. The business was continued by Weston and John II in partnership, however this only lasted six years as Weston died in 1826 leaving the business in the hands of John II alone. It was at this time that John II married and moved from the family home at St. Martin's Lane to nearby 42 Craven Street; and then in 1840 to a spacious residence called East Lodge, near Acton which at that time was in open countryside. At around the same time John Barwise II entered into an alliance with the highly inventive Scottish Clockmaker Alexander Bain who was in the process of developing the first electric timepiece. Barwise and Bain subsequently filed a patent (No. 8743) for an 'Electro-Magnetic Clock' which was granted in January 1841; an example of which was then subsequently exhibited at the Royal Polytechnic Institution shortly afterwards.In 1842 John Barwise II was approached by Pierre Frederic Ingold (1787-1878) to assist in the creation of a watch factory which, by employing newly invented machinery, would be able to mass produce high quality watches at a much smaller cost than the prevalent hand-built movements available at the time. Barwise, along with Thomas Earnshaw junior, subsequently became managing directors of the newly established 'British Watch and Clockmaking Company'. The factory was established at 75 Dean Street but only lasted two years before closing due to financial difficulties mostly brought-about by poor reputation fuelled by pressure from rival watch component makers to whose livelihoods the factory posed a great risk. It would appear that John Barwise II had invested most of his personal wealth in the venture as he was declared bankrupt in 1846. With this he lost his house, East Lodge near Acton, but still managed to keep the business afloat - perhaps mainly due to the generosity of his father-in-law, Charles Baumer, who provided the family with a house at 7 Queen's Row, Camberwell rent free presumably until Barwise was back on his feet.In 1853 another former business Barwise partner the Calcutta retail Jeweller Robert John Lattey returned to London and became founder and auditor of the 'London & Eastern Banking Corporation'. With the resources of the Bank behind him Lattey (trading as Lattey and Company) took-on Barwise's debt and became owner of the business. It was at this point that John Barwise II stepped back from the firm with the overall management passing to the to the Swiss watchmaker, Jules Rochat who had joined the business in 1847. Unfortunately the situation did not improve under Rochat's tenureship as it subsequently transpired that the funds used to purchase the business were illicitly acquired, and in 1857 the London & Eastern Banking Corporation collapsed.After the 1857 liqudation of Lattey and Company the firm was acquired by the jeweller and Goldsmith Douglas Guillaume Cave and continued, again under Jules Rochat's management, until 1869 when bankruptcy again forced the company to change hands. The firm was subsequently continued under the Barwise name in the hands of several different owners up until 1988 with their last known address being 153 Fenchurch Street. Of John Barwise II, he is recorded in the 1861 census as being a 'chronometer maker out of business' and presumably still resided at 7 Queen's Row, Camberwell until his death in 1869.To read more, please refer to the full lot description in the page turning catalogue via the link here. Condition Report: Condition reports for this lot are available from the Clocks Department upon request (clocks@dreweatts.com). Condition Report Disclaimer

A Victorian mahogany striking table regulator previously fitted with a spring detent escapementDalgety, Deptford, circa 1850The five Pillar twin fusee gong striking movement with Harrison's maintaining power and tapered plates now with half deadbeat escapement regulated by half seconds cylindrical bob pendulum, the 9 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials and inscribed Dalgety, Deptford to centre within outer Arabic minute track, with blued steel hands within canted brass bezel, the arched case with full-height glazed front door enclosing fine scroll carved and pierced apron beneath dial over silvered beat scale inscribed CHRONOMETER, the rear with circular glazed lift-out panel, on cavetto moulded skirt base with outswept block feet, 48cm (19ins) high; with original carved mahogany wall bracket with moulded platform over elaborate strapwork scroll pierced bracket support applied to a cavetto moulded back panel, the clock and wall bracket 95cm (37.5ins) high overall.  Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire; purchased at Bonhams, New Bond Street, sale of Fine Clocks 15th December 2009 (lot 60) for £2,880.  Alexander Dalgety is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Deptford circa 1847. Evidence in the backplate and the pendulum (in the form of a jewelled pallet applied to the rod) of the current lot would suggest that the movement was originally made with a rare form of detached detent pendulum escapement perhaps similar to that seen on a skeleton clock illustrated in Royer-Collard, F.B. SKELETON CLOCKS on page 29 (figure 2-16). Condition Report: As catalogued the movement was originally fitted with a spring-detent 'chronometer' type escapement planted on the rear of the backplate for regulation by the pendulum which still retains one of the detents that would have been required as part of the pendulum rod. The movement now has a deadbeat escapement with the escapewheel positioned between the plates with a cock for the front pivot. Consequently the backcock is a later addition as is the hole for the pallet arbor to pass through the backplate and there are numerous vacant holes left-over from the previous arrangement. In contrast the frontplate appears free of any spare holes or evidence of alteration except for a hole relating to the re-positioning of the fly arbor and one now serving as the pallet arbor front pivot. In its present state the movement is fully operational and keeps reasonably good time; the pendulum would have most likely incorporated a glass mercury jar which has now been replaced with a steel cylinder; the shaft has also been drilled for a holdfast screw which is no longer present.The dial has some slight scratching around the winding holes as well as few spots of discolouration otherwise is in good original condition with nice mellow colour to the silvering. The case is generally in good original condition with only minor veneer shrinkage cracking. The glazed circular rear cover is held in the case by turn catches - the cover has slight warping to the frame and overall wear/losses to the veneer overlap (to the circumference). Internally the fret beneath the dial has at some point snapped and has been re-glued (leaving residue), a simple clean/polish is al that is required to the apron to bring it back to fine visual condition. Otherwise case generally is in fine original condition with only a few minor bumps, scuffs and other very slight blemishes commensurate with age and use. The bracket has a filled slot to the centre of the table otherwise appears to be in sound original condition.Clock has pendulum, winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A fine French Louis XV gilt brass mounted small Boulle bracket timepiece with silent pull quarter-repeatAntoine Thiout, Paris, mid 18th centuryThe eight-day movement with tapered plates incorporating concave lower angles united by four angular baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Thiout AParis to lower margin, the silent pull repeat mechanism sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 5.5 inch circular thirteen-piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with sculpted blued steel hands the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated putto surmount to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over generous leaf cast arched cornice, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on feet cast as dragons with foliate apron between, 49.5cm (19.5ins) high.  Antoine Thiout is recorded in Baillie, G. H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'very famous maker' born in 1692, appointed Jure in 1743 and dying in 1767. He is perhaps best known for his 1741 publication Traite d'horlogerie which is generally considered as one of the classic horological works of 18th century. Amongst his patrons were the duc d'Orleans and the Dowager Queen of Spain; examples of his work reside in many important European collections including a bracket clock in the Garde Meuble, Paris.Condition Report: Movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor and the going train will run. The wheelwork of the repeat train is complete however the rack-pull lever is lacking (snail and starwheel are present). The spring box is intact and the train will run through. One of the two vertical hammer arbors are lacking as are both the hammer arms. The dial has hairline crack across the enamel disc centre and the I, IIII and VI cartouche numerals have small edge chips; the rear is lacking a securing latch otherwise dial is in good original condition albeit a little tarnished/discoloured and with finely worked hands.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to some light blooming to the shell veneers in places and some patchy tarnishing to some of the brass marquetry.Clock has a case key but no pendulum or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A William III provincial longcase clock movement with 11 inch dialE. Bernard, Southampton, circa 1695The five finned pillar two train inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed E. Bernard, Southampton to lower margin, with scroll-pierced pierced blued steel hands and winged cherub and foliate cast spandrels to angles incorporating leafy scroll engraved decoration to the dial plate between, now in an oak case with complex moulded cornice and geometric parquetry band to frieze over three-quarter columns applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture and rectangular side windows to hood, over conforming complex moulded throat and parquetry-banded rectangular caddy moulded door to trunk, on parquetry decorated recessed panel fronted plinth base with moulded skirt, 190.5cm (75ins) high. An Elias Bernard is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in Southampton in around 1700. The movement of the current lot is well made with relatively tall plates and nicely detailed ring turning to the knops of the pillars. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the maker was most likely London-trained.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is dirty and there is evidence of moderate pinion wear (as well as punch-stamp closing to some of the pivots) hence a gentle clean and service is required. There is a vacant spare hole to the upper edge of the backplate which is most likely from a movement securing bracket (for steadying the clock when it was in its original case). The dial is generally in sound condition although at some point it has been polished hence the matting is a little soft and there are also some slight blemishes (scuffs and slight ripples to the casting). The silvering is a little rubbed and the hands appear to be well made replacements. The screws securing the spandrels are modern replacements.As catalogued the case is not the original one for the movement and dial but may have been purpose made for it at a later date (during the 18th century). The top board to the hood has been replaced, the trunk door has a slight warp and the box base would appear to have been reduced (with the parquetry largely re-laid to match that of the door) otherwise case is in sound original condition albeit with bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and historic repairs commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George II parquetry inlaid oak eight-day longcase clockJohn Seddon, Frodsham, circa 1740The four finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12.5 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre decorated with an engraved concentric herringbone band and signed John Seddon, Frodsham to a decorative panel above the calendar, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with elaborate foliate half hour markers and arcaded minute ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with ogee caddy over generous double-ogee cornice, fretwork frieze and hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with break-arch windows over concave throat moulding and shaped 'Dutch gable' shaped top crossbanded trunk door centred with a parquetry star and flanked by chevron banded uprights to surround, on conforming star decorated plinth base with parquetry border, ogee top mouldings and caddy moulded skirt, 216cm (85ins) high. Records relating to the Seddon family of clockmakers from Frodsham, Cheshire first appear in the Parish baptismal entries for the children of Mary Cook and John Seddon (described as a clockmaker by trade) in 1676, followed by the supposed supplying of a turret clock by John Seddon to Poole Hall in 1704. Frodsham Parish records apparently further record a John Seddon complaining of an Edward Cook in 1713. Finally Daniel Seddon, Clockmaker from Frodsham, is recorded as working 1754-85. John and Daniel Seddon were makers of very fine clocks some of which incorporated spherical globe moons in the arch and invariably displayed fine engraved detail. The current lot is typical of Seddon's work with fine decorative detailing to the movement and lively engraving to the dial. The case also exhibits parquetry star motifs which again is often seen on those housing movements by the Seddon family.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is also in clean condition and free from visible defects other than a few light spots of discolouration.The movement has a replacement seatboard which rests on sections separately applied to thin the side uprights of the case. The presence of a replacement seatboard and sections applied to case uprights means that we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however we are generally of the opinion that they probably are (on stylistic grounds) and that the replacements to the seatboard and cheek uprights were most likely done for purely practical reasons. The case generally is in good condition having fairly recently had cosmetic work by the previous owner (an elderly lady now deceased) done to make it eminently presentable. Consequently the base has been rebuilt with a new skirt. Faults are therefore otherwise generally limited to some historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock is complete with two weights, pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III stained pine hooded wall alarm timepieceUnsigned, late 18th centuryThe four pillar movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and alarm mechanism set between the plates next to the going train incorporating verge crownwheel and vertically pivoted hammer sounding on a bell mounted above, the 7 inch square brass dial with central rose engraved alarm disc and single scroll pierced hour hand to centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with dot half hour markers and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with moulded cornice and plain frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing columns, the right hand side with lancet-shaped door and both sides with shaped bargeboards at the rear, the throat with complex mouldings over twin stepped-ogee outline integral side supports with inverted break-arch pendant backboard between, 58.5cm (23ins) high.  

A George III mahogany eight-day quarter chiming longcase clockRobert Sampson, London, dated 1785The substantial five pillar movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, chiming the hours on a graduated best of four bells and rack striking the hour on a further larger bell, the 12 inch brass break arch dial with subsidiary seconds over calendar dial incorporating recessed silvered signature plate engraved Rob't, Sampson, Petty France, Westmin'r to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with pierced blued steel hands and cast rococo scroll spandrels to angles beneath arch applied with silvered chime/silent selection dial unusually engraved Joseph Harborne, 23th Feb'y: 1785 flanked by conforming rococo mounts, in a mahogany pagoda-top case with oval burr yew inlaid panel to superstructure, cavetto cornice and arched fretwork frieze over brass stop fluted columns flanking the glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with keystone decorated crossbanded break-arch door flanked by quarter columns over plinth base fronted with conforming shaped raised panel and turned roundels to angles, on moulded double skirt, 240cm (94.5ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire. Robert Sampson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Westminster, London 1779-93Baillie also notes that Sampson was awarded a prize from the Society of Arts for a chiming mechanism.The engraved inscription to the circumference of the silvered chime/silent ring to the arch of the dial of the current lot is unusual and suggests that the clock was supplied as a presentation piece. A cursory online search by the cataloguer for any records relating to Joseph Harborne has so far failed to yield any information however more exhaustive genealogical research will no doubt shed some light on who was almost certainly the original owner of the present clock.Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition having been well maintained and used in the vendors house right up to consignment for sale. The mechanism appears to be fundamentally original with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements. The dial is generally in good condition; the matting has some discolouration/dirt ingrained and the lower two spandrels are missing the lower tip to each casting. The hour and minute hands are possibly well made replacements.The movement rests on what appears to be its original seatboard which also incorporates an approximately 1/8th inch thick iron plate of the same size and shape applied to the underside to strengthen it. This plate appears to have significant age hence was most likely applied early in the clocks life. The cheek uprights of the case are notched downwards to take the seatboard and have bracing blocks applied to the inside edges, from this no absolute conclusions can be drawn as to whether the movement and dial are original to the case or not however both movement and case are very well suited hence, on balance, are most likely are original to reach other. The case is generally in good condition with faults mainly limited to age related bumps, scuffs, wear, a few small repairs/replacements to the mouldings and a little shrinkage. The finish is somewhat flat and uneven hence case would benefit from a good polish. There are no finials present.Clock is complete with three modern brass-cased weights, pendulum, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III mahogany table clockRobert Ward, London, circa 1770The five pillar twin fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and backplate engraved with a central pagoda over basket surrounded by stylised rococo scrolls, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and recessed shaped silvered nameplate signed Rob't Ward, London to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to the outer track, with pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a vestigial subsidiary Roman numeral chapter ring dial flanked by conforming mounts, the bell-top case with pineapple finials to superstructure over double-cavetto top mouldings and front door with brass-fillet bordered break-arch glazed dial aperture and foliate scroll cast upper quadrant frets, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over circular and concave-topped rectangular brass grille sound frets, the rear with rectangular break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with generous leafy scroll cast bracket feet, (the movement formerly fitted with an alarm mechanism now removed), 47cm (18.5ins) excluding top finial and block; 56cm (22ins) high overall. Robert Ward is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1768, gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1779 and working from Abchurch Lane, London until 1808. He is noted as specialising in supplying musical clocks for the Middle Eastern market.Condition Report: Movement is in dirty/oily condition however is working (will run and strike); a clean/service is required. The clock has verge escapement with short bob pendulum which appears original (there is no visible evidence of ever being converted to anchor escapement). As catalogued the alarm mechanism has been removed however the setting/release hand and arbor are present. The movement securing brackets are replacements but it would appear that their position matches that of the originals hence are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The alarm exit hole in the case is present however has been blanked-off externally by a veneer patch repair.The dial is in good original condition; the finishes are dirty/discoloured, the hands a appear origina and are finely made.The case is generally in sound unrestored condition and of good colour however the joints to the right hand side of the front door are a little loose causing the section of veneer bordering the right hand side of the arch to be lost. There is a veneer patch repair to the upper right and another small to the bottom left. Tye mask around the dial (behind the front door) is generally in good condition. The brass side frets are replacements (probably dating to the 19th century), the lower right hand side moulding has lifted a little and now binds against the lower edge of the front door when it is opened, otherwise sides are in good condition. The rear has a small veneer chip beneath the lower left hand corner of the door otherwise is in very good condition. The superstructure is missing a length of moulding at the base of the caddy; the top finial pedestal has evidence of once being fitted with fretwork decoration to each side which is now no longer present. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to shrinkage (mostly to caddy and base joints), a few bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes.Clock has a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A mahogany fusee dial wall timepiece with 9 inch dialThe dial signed for Benjamin Ward, late 18th century and laterfour pillar single fusee movement now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and tapered plates, the 9 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial inscribed Benj'n Ward, LONDON beneath blanked-off false-bob aperture to centre, with Arabic five minutes to outer track and blued steel hands set behind hinged ogee-profile glazed wooden bezel, in a case with moulded surround fronting dovetail jointed mahogany box incorporating door to right hand side and pendulum access flap to underside, and with shaped extensions to the upper and lower edges of the backboard behind, (case probably of 20th century construction), 30.5cm (12ins); 39cm (15.25ins approx.) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Two makers with the name Benjamin Ward are recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London during the latter part of the 18th century. The first is noted as working from Norton Folgate circa 1765-90 and the second from St. Georges Fields 1799-1808.The case of the current lot, although faithfully constructed, is most likely of 20th century manufacture. From this it is perhaps appropriate to speculate that the movement and dial may have started life housed in a carved giltwood 'cartel' type case, which, as with so many of that type, may have been become worn and damaged beyond economic repair. 

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clockJohn Tombs, London, circa 1770The five 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 calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands and twin bird and urns cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered boss signed John Tombs, LONDON over S/N strike/silent selection switch flanked by conforming mounts, in a mahogany pagoda-top case incorporating later applied parcel-gilt gesso elements with shaped scroll pierced fret to the husk and urn decorated superstructure and break-arch cavetto cornice over brass stop fluted columns flanking the glazed dial aperture, the sides with break-arch windows and quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with acanthus decorated throat and flame figured break-arch over plinth base with fluted top moulding and fronted with conforming raised panel over moulded double skirt incorporating scroll decorated squat bracket feet, 245cm (96.5ins) high. John Tombs is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1761.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no evidence of alterration. Dial is in fine clean condition with original hands and fine quality matting. The seatboard appears original and the cheek uprights are free of packing so movement and dial are most likely original to the case.The case is in good overall condition with faults primary limited to relatively small bumps, scuffs bruising and minor shrinkage. The gesso decoration is present with faults limited to some elements detached from a finial with possibly one or two very small pieces missing. The structure is sound with no problematic worm damage etc.; the hood door glass is cracked.Clock has brass cased weights, pendulum and case key but no winder.Condition Report Disclaimer

An impressive George III brass mounted musical quarter-chiming automaton table clock made for the Spanish marketRobert Higgs and James Evans, London, circa 1775The substantial six pillar triple fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short lenticular bob pendulum and playing/chiming a choice of four tunes via 3 inch diameter pinned cylinder on a graduated nest of twelve bells with twelve hammers comprising notations for the quarters and full tune at the hour before counting the hour on a further larger bell, the backplate engraved with geometric border and symmetric foliate scrolls around a central reserve inscribed Higgs y, DIEGO EVANS, Bolsa Real, Londres over further reserve decorated with a musical trophy, with external fly for the music train and holdfast for the pendulum, the 8.5 inch arched brass dial applied with circular white painted disc signed Higgs y, DIEGO EVANS, BOLSA REAL, LONDRES to centre within Roman hour chapters and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass hands and leafy scroll cast spandrels to angles with the upper pair interrupted by white painted subsidiary calendar and MINUETTA, ARIA, DANCA and SONATA selection dials flanking MUSICA/SILENCIO switch, the arch with painted automata incorporating two sets of pleasure craft, rowing boats and a swan parading during the operation of the music train at the hour and quarters before a recessed scene finely painted with a harbour mouth guarded by a castle and a fortress, the case with flambeau urn finial set on a pedestal flanked by foliate scroll pierced fretwork mounts over raised brass-fillet moulded inverted bell-top superstructure adorned with lambrequin above festoon husk mounts, with repeating lozenge cast sound fret to the upstand beneath flanked by conforming urn finials set on cavetto double top mouldings, the front with brass fillet inset glazed dial aperture to the door incorporating foliate scroll cast brass quadrant frets to upper angles, flanked by canted angles applied with gilt female terms over floral trails, the sides with hinged carrying handles over cherub mask centred sunburst and scroll cast brass arched sound frets, the rear matching the front, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base applied with further festoon mounts over repeating leafy apron mounts to front and sides and with foliate scroll cast feet, 68.5cm (27ins) high excluding top finial and plinth; 85cm (33.5ins) high overall; with a modern gilt brass mounted mahogany wall bracket, applied with Empire style mounts to the platform edge and the twin down-curved supports, 27cm (10.75ins) high, (2). Robert Higgs is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1743 and gaining his Freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1750. He worked from Sweetings Alley and took his brother Peter into partnership in 1770. James Evans is also recorded by Baillie as working from Sweetings Alley from 1773. In 1775 Evans entered into partnership with Robert and Peter Higgs; the firm subsequently moved to Exchange Alley and continued in business until around 1825. The partnership of Higgs and James Evans specialised in producing clocks for the export market - particularly to Spain hence a significant proportion of surviving examples (including the current lot) being annotated and signed in Spanish. The current lot retains rare traces of an original paper trade label applied to the rear of the movement seatboard inscribed ...DIEGO EVANS, ...XERO, ...SWEETINGS ALLEY..., de LONDRES. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition and is fully-operational with all four tunes of the music playing well. There is no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The hands are currently 30 minutes out of sync with the chiming/hour striking train however this is very heasily rectified. The dial is also generally in fine condition with the centre retaining its original painted decoration with relatively light wear to the winding holes, some slight concentric smudging (will probably clean-off) and a few arear of sensitive restoration (most notably under the right hand winding hole). The hands are undamaged however the minute hand is not gilded (hence is now dull in appearance) hence could be a well-executed replacement. The right hand subsidiary has touched-in chipping to the centre otherwise both are in good original condition. The dial plate has some stress marks around the lower dial feet (just visible behind the lower spandrels on close examination); the spandrel mount below the right hand subsidiary had a soldered repair. The painted scene has some retouching/restoration to the sky otherwise is also in fine original condition. The automaton is complete and in working order, the various elements are generally in fine condition and very nicely detailed. The case is generally in very good original condition. The concave section of the the 'bell-top' superstructure has a horizontal join half way up suggesting at one time this part of the structure was reduced in height and has subsequently restored to its original profile This is the only significant/noteworthy fault. Lesser faults include a loss to the front edge of the slim pad to the top finial plinth (just beneath the top finial), wear/light surface scratching around both the front and rear door keyholes, and a small veneer chip to the lower edge of the left hand side fret. Otherwise case has minor shrinkage, light bumps, scuffs commensurate with an easy life and is generally of fine colour. All mounts are present and appear undamaged.The modern wall bracket is in sound condition with only light bumps and scuffs in places.Generally a fine impressive clock which has survived in very good original condition only requiring fairly minor mostly cosmetic attention to bring it up to 'retail' condition.Clock has pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

An impressive George III eight-day musical longcase clock with moonphaseRichard Bullock, Ellesmere, circa 1775The substantial seven pillar triple-train bell striking movement with T-shaped plates, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and playing a choice of seven tunes every three hours on a graduated nest of ten bells with twenty hammers via a 11.25 inch pinned cylinder mounted transversely across the upper edge of the backplate, the 13 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary tune selection dial annotated EASTER HYMN/MARCH IN PTOLOMY/BANK OF FLOWERS/BEILLISLE MARCH/ROAST BEEF/NANCY DAWSON/HARVEST HOME to the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved dial centre incorporating oval reserve signed Rich'd Bullock, Elles mere, No. 539 around the calendar aperture to lower margin, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and crested female mask and scroll cast spandrels to lower angles opposing subsidiary STRIKE/NOT STRIKE and CHIME/NOT selection dials to the upper, beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating conforming mask-centred mounts to lunettes and unusual Classical capriccio landscape painted decoration opposing starry sky with a comet to the concentric age-of-the-moon annotated lunar disc, in a case possibly by Gillows of Lancaster with carved lobed finials over dentil cavetto moulded swan-neck pediment incorporating leafy pendant scroll and blind-fretwork infill over ogee bolection moulded break-arch glazed hinged dial aperture enclosing gilt leaf carved mask around the dial, flanked by free-standing Gothic cluster columns and the sides with rectangular sound frets and conforming columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with dentil cavetto throat and blind fretwork frieze over ogee lancet triple arch-topped flame-figured door flanked by cluster columns to angles, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over shaped chevron-line panel bordered fascia flanked by moulded canted angles over ogee bracket feet, 241cm (95ins) high excluding top finial; 254cm (100ins) high overall. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Research undertaken by Brian Loomes places the earliest record of the Bullock family of clockmakers in Ellesmere, Shropshire through the Baptism of Sarah Bullock daughter of Edmund Bullock, clockmaker on 8th July 1708. Loomes further notes a baptism of an Edmund Bullock at nearby Wrockwardine in 1686, which most likely records the year of his birth. Of Edmunds work several turret clocks are known (including an example made for Chirk in 1712), numerous longcase clocks many of which are numbered, a sundial dated 1726 and at least one table clock. Edmund Bullock's son, Richard, was born in 1718/19 along with his twin sister, Hannah. Richard followed his father in becoming a clockmaker, although his exact dates appear to be unrecorded it can be safely assumed that he was working, probably alongside his father, by around 1740. Richard also numbered his clocks and maybe continued the series first established by his Edmund although there are no records to confirm this. The current lot is a particularly impressive example and would have been a very expensive commission most likely placed by a very wealthy local land owner. The mechanism is rare in that it has survived unaltered, which is unusual for a musical clock of this complexity. The quality of the case certainly befits that of the movement and exhibits details which may support an attribution to Gillows of Lancaster; namely the ogee-moulded frame to the hood door, fine quality carving to the pediment and sparing/restrained use of parquetry stringing. Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all original with no visible alterations or missing items and replacement limited to some historic re-pinioning (undertaken at time of past servicing to counter wear in the relevant pinions). The hammers and bells generally sound cleanly on the bells and testing through manual operation of the mechanism suggests that the pin/hammer tail engagement is generally very good. The tune selection feature is present and functional however the return spring that holds the lateral position to the barrel is a bit weak for its purpose. Although the trains will run/operate the mechanism is generally in dirty/neglected condition so will need a gentle clean/service before putting to use.The dial is generally in good original condition albeit with some discolouration, tarnishing and wear to the finishes. All functions (calendar, strike/time selection, moonphase, tune selection and seconds) are operational. The moon disc has some slight flaking to the painted decoration otherwise is in very good original condition.The movement retains its original seatboard. The seatboard however does not stretch to the full width of the cheeks hence much of the support is reliant on blocks applied to the inside of the cheek uprights; such blocks are present but appear fairly recent. The upper surface of the cheeks however appear undisturbed. Due to the seatboard appearing a little narrow for the case we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in good condition with faults mainly limited to age related bumps, scuffs, wear, a few very small repairs and slight shrinkage. The finish is a little flat hence case would benefit from a good polish. The hood has carved gilded wood dial surround applied to the inside edge of the mask. This is an unusual (and visually striking) detail may not be original which adds weight to the probability that the movement and dial are not original to the case (as this detail serves to 'adjust' the dimensions of the mask to accommodate the current movement and dial). Notable other faults to the case include a length of slender dentil moulding missing from the throat to the left hand side, a vertical shrinkage crack to the left hand side of the trunk. The moulded skirt and ogee bracket feet are replacements probably dating to the early 20th century.Clock is complete with pendulum, three weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III gilt brass mounted musical table clockMerlin, London, circa 1765-75The substantial six pillar triple fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and playing a choice of two tunes on a graduated nest of eight bells with sixteen hammers every hour prior to sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the backplate finely engraved with asymmetric foliate scrolls and with external fly for the music train, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial applied with circular convex white enamel disc signed MERLIN, LONDON to centre within Roman hour chapters and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with scroll-pierced steel hands, moulded brass bezel surround and fine chased leafy scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with central conforming enamel calendar dial flanked by further SONNE/NON SONNE and MENUET/ALLEMANDE selection dials within conforming applied foliate pierced and chased infill, the bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and top plate to the gilt fillet-bordered superstructure flanked by pineapple finials over twin cavetto top mouldings and brass fillet inset glazed dial aperture to the front door incorporating fine engraved foliate scroll pierced brass quadrant frets to upper angles, flanked by canted angles applied with gilt female terms over floral trails, the sides with brass fillet-bordered circular over concave-topped scroll-pieced sound frets, the rear matching the front including fine engraved frets to the upper quadrants, on cavetto moulded skirt base faced in brass over ogee bracket feet, 52cm (20.5ins) high excluding handle. John Joseph Merlin was born in Huys, near Maastricht, Belgium in 1753. It is believed that he was of Huguenot extraction and his family were probably mechanically minded. Very little is known regarding Merlin's apprenticeships or training prior to his arrival in Paris in around 1754 (possibly under the encouragement of Academie des Sciences) where he made his mark in mechanical circles before travelling to London (within the entourage of the Comte de Fuentes, the Spanish Ambassador Extraordinary) In 1760. Such was Merlin's skill that by 1763 he was noted as being involved in the finishing of a large barrel organ for the Prince of Wales at Carlton House and subsequently became involved with James Cox during the lead-up to the creation of Cox's Museum in Spring Gardens in 1772/3. In 1773 Merlin is noted as working from 42 Queen Anne Street East and filed a patent for a Dutch Oven; with another submitted the following year for a compound-harpsichord. He worked principally as a 'mechanic', and maker of engines, mathematical instruments, clocks and watches and became successful in his trade. Notwithstanding this Merlin encountered difficulties selling his design of compound-harpsichord which he puts down to the lack of willingness from tutors in music to recommend it without a bribe(!). None the less when moved to 11 Princes Street, Hanover Square in 1783 he was no longer interested in pursuing patents but was content to trust instead in his 'own superior ingenuity and to his exertions in the line of mechanism' and established his own 'Merlin's Museum' to showcase his abilities.By 1788-89 Merlin's Museum had become one of the 'shows' of late eighteenth century London and through his unrelenting energy and fertile mind continued to expand until his health started to wane during the 1790's with him finally succumbing to his ailments in 1801. Despite the instruction in his Will for the museum to be sold-off on his death Merlin's Museum appeared to remain open in some form or other until around 1808 when it was dispersed with works such as the unfinished 'silver lady' automaton being acquired by Thomas Weeks for his own Museum. Of Merlin's horological work it is thought that he may have had an input in the design and execution of James Cox's famous 'Perpetual Clock' (now in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum item number O297335). In addition to this several watches signed by him are known as well as fine wall regulator with fired enamel dial, centre seconds and further enamel fine regulation adjustment dial to the pendulum bob; and a series of unusual skeleton clocks of multi-plane design incorporating rotating 'band' chapter rings - an example of which resides at Kenwood House, Middlesex. The current lot was probably supplied by Merlin to one of his Parisian clients/contacts soon after his arrival in London hence the French annotations to the dial coupled with the style of the enamelling to the central hour disc which also has a distinct French feel.Condition Report: Movement is in good relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable significant replacements. The escapement appears original as does the pin-barrel and music work. The music will play as intended however some of the bells are touching and one or two of the hammers need adjustment so would benefit from general tweaking to obtain the best sound. The movement generally would generally benefit from a gentle clean/service if putting into long tern use.The dial is generally in fine condition with no visible faults of any significance; the winding holes have some very slight wear and on very close examination may have seen some very well executed restoration in the past. The spandrel mounts are finely finished and appear to retain original finish albeit now a little muted/mellow in colour. The minute hand may be a replacement.The case may have originally been ebonised (the interior is finished black). The veneers to the superstructure appear to be padouk (or a similar timber) the rest appear to be a mixture of fruitwood and other timbers all stained to match; consequently it is likely that many of these veneers are replacements applied at the time the finish of the clock was changed from being ebonised. The side frets are generally very good with only one or two small losses, the brass quadrant frets to the front and rear doors are finely executed and are appear undamaged. The mounts are somewhat dirty/discoloured but seem to retain original gilding. Visible faults to the rest of the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, slight shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George I walnut eight-day longcase clockThomas Martin, London, circa 1720The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary second dial, calendar aperture and shaped silvered nameplate signed Tho:s Martin, Cloake Lane, LONDON to the finely matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and with applied twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with moulded cornice over break-arch hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to angles the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with cavetto cornice over break-arch door edged with crossgrain mouldings over crossbanded plinth base with ogee top mouldings and moulded skirt, 217cm (85.5cm) high. Provenance: Private Collection, Berkshire, previously sold in these rooms, 12th September 1984, (lot 225) for £1,500. Thomas Martin is recorded in Loomes Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born around 1678, he was apprenticed to Jeremiah Martin in from 1692 until 1699 but appeared not to have gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company. In 1723 his shop on Fleet Street (presumably his Cloake Lane premises) was robbed of a number of watches; the culprits were duly apprehended and sentenced to transportation.Condition Report: Case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useChips and losses to some veneers and elements of moulding, also some old repairs and restorations. Some later elements of timber to the interior of the trunk and to elements of the case behind the hood. also some later timber to the cheeks. A cork has been applied to the rear to hold the clock in position. There are old splits and cracks The plinth base appears to have been cut down and shortened previously,Dirt and discolouration to gilt metal areas, Dirt and surface deposits to the glassThe clock movement is untested and Dreweatts cannot make any guarantees it is in working order or give any comments as to accuracy of time keeping. We recommend getting the clock appraised and cleaned/overhauled by a professional restorer prior to use. There are three winding keys, weights, and a pendulum - the three keys are all associated - they all fit the winding squares, one of traditional form (but a later make) the others are 20th century. The escutcheon to the trunk door is missing Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

A rare George II small black japanned thirty-hour longcase clock with 8.25 inch dialJohn Worsfold, Dorking, circa 1735The posted countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and rectangular section corner uprights riveted to both the top and bottom plates fitted with 8.25 inch square brass dial with matted centre and pierced steel hand within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and unusual mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the black japanned case with generous ogee cornice and plain frieze over gilt floral trail decorated hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by three quarter columns and further large foliate sprays to sides with conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with trellis panel painted concave throat over caddy moulded door faintly decorated in raised gilt with pagodas within an Oriental garden landscape bordered by further trellis panels to the surround, the sides with large scale foliate trails, over conforming decorated plinth base incorporating tall moulded skirt, 189cm (74.5ins) high. John Worsfold is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born in 1704; Loomes records him in Volume 2 as working in Dorking in 1728. The current lot is appears to be a particularly rare survivor with its relatively fragile pine case and original decoration being largely intact; its small proportions are also noteworthy. 

An oak cased thirty-hour longcase clockThe movement and dial by Charles Gretton, London, circa 1697, the case early to mid 18th centuryThe four finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with 'triple crown' motif engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring fleur-de-lys half markers minute outer track and signed Charles Gretton, London fecit to lower margin, with fine scroll pierced steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, now in a case with ogee moulded cornice and scroll pieced frieze over glazed dial aperture flanked by three quarter columns, the sides with quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat over moulded rectangular door, on plinth base with moulded two-tier skirt, 201cm (79ins) high. The life and work of Charles Gretton is thoroughly documented in Radage, Dennis; Warner, Meinen and Radage, Laila CHARLES GRETTON, THROUGH THE GOLDEN AGE in which the current lot is recorded and comprehensively illustrated as 'LC32' 0n pages 178-81. Charles Gretton was born in Clayplole, Lincolnshire in 1648 and by 1662 he had moved to London entering into an eight year apprenticeship under Humphrey Downing on the 30th June of that year (turned over from Lionell Wythe). Humphrey Downing died in 1666 but it is thought that Gretton continued his apprenticeship under his widow, Cordelia, gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers Company in 1672 and se-up business in Fleet Street. In 1677 Gretton married Mary Phillips and established himself at the sign of the 'The Ship' in Fleet Street (either number 174 or 175 next to Fetter Lane). Gretton was appointed an Assistant of the Clockmaker's Company in 1889 and then Warden in 1697; the same year he signed the 'oath of allegiance'. In 1700 Charles Gretton served as Master as well marrying his second wife Lucy Uffman (his first wife Mary died in 1694). In 1701 he put £50 forward to the Clockmakers' Company in order to establish a trust to assist the orphans of deceased members and was nominated to serve again as Master in 1705/06. Lucy, his second wife died before 1711 as this is the year that Charles Gretton married his third wife, Dorethea Wilson shortly after which he moved to his newly acquired second premises at two Chancery Lane. At this time his premises at 'The Ship', Fleet Street was passed onto the management of his nephew, Thomas Moore who paid taxes on the building until 1723. In 1716 Charles and Dorothea moved again to Chancery Lane where they remained until Dorothea's death in 1727. By this time Charles Gretton had retired from active clockmaking and went to go and live with his daughter, Ann, in Milk Street where he remained until his death in 1731.During his carreer Charles Gretton He took on many apprentices including Henry Sully (Freed April 1705) and Joseph Antram (Freed October 1706) both of whom went on to become famous clockmakers in their own right. By the time of his death and internment at St. Dunstan's in the West Gretton had become a wealthy and highly respected figure within the City of London as well as the clockmaking community. His Will mentions no less than nine properties as well as £1,300 deposited in the Bank of England contributing the £2,600 monetary component of his legacy. 

An unusual black japanned watch stand in the form of a miniature table clockAnonymous, probably mid to late 18th centuryWith brass finial to the domed superstructure painted in gilt with game bids flanked by leafy motifs, over cavetto top moulding and front door decorated with lozenge shaped panels enclosing stylised foliage within a diamond-hatched ground, the interior with suspension hook and red velvet back panel set behind a foliate scroll-pierced brass repousse mask incorporating laurel bordered circular aperture to centre, the sides gilt painted with further leafy trails within line borders, on cavetto moulded base, the circular watch aperture 5cm (2ins) diameter; 17cm (6.75ins) high.Condition Report: Case is generally in fine condition with faults limited to a very small chip to the base at the rear left hand side and very slight historic wear. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine Charles III olivewood and parquetry inlaid oyster eight-day longcase clock with ten inch dialWilliam Clement, London, circa 1680The five finned and latched pillar bell-striking movement with plates measuring 6.5 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with external countwheel for sounding the hour on a bell mounted above the plates, the 10 inch square brass dial with finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised two-tier trident half hour markers and Arabic fine minutes within the outer minute track, with sculpted pierced steel hands, gilt winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and engraved signature William Clement Londini Fecit to lower margin, the case with rising hood fitted with a cherub-mask centred floral carved ebonised swan-neck crest over ogee cornice and foliate scroll pieced frieze fret to the entablature, above fixed glazed dial aperture flanked by ebonised Solomonic columns, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over 40 inch rectangular door inlaid with an oval starburst parquetry panel incorporating inter-looped subsidiaries above the oval lenticle and a matching slightly lobed panel beneath, set into an oyster olivewood ground with conforming quadrant decoration at the angles, line borders and ebonised D-moulded surround, the sides veneered with single panels of further olivewood oysters within crossbanded borders, the plinth base with stepped ogee part-ebonised top moulding over conforming oval and quadrant panel parquetry decoration and standing on ebonised bun feet, 199cm (78.5ins) high. William Clement is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born before 1622, possibly 1621 in St. Albans. He was made a Freeman in the Blacksmiths Company in 1654 and rose to the Livery in 1664. From around 1665 Clement lived in the Parish of St. Saviours, Southwark, possibly to escape the plague from which his two sons William and Francis may have died. In 1659 a William Clement was commissioned as Lt Colonel in the White Regiment of Foot of the Parliamentarian Army. Clement was still alive in 1675 however records from this time onwards become confused with that of his son of the same name.In 1671 William Clement supplied a turret clock for Kings College, Cambridge, this clock was traditionally considered to be the earliest surviving timepiece to be regulated by anchor escapement and long pendulum supporting the possibility that Clement was the inventor. This view was further perhaps fortified by an entry in Smith, John Horological Disquisitions (1694) which states 'Mr William Clement, had at last the good fortune to give it the finishing stroke, he being indeed the real contriver of that curious kind of long pendulum, which is at this day so universally in use among us'. From this it would be fair to interpret Smith as not crediting Clement with the actual invention of the long pendulum, but perhaps is instead indicating that he devised the arrangement subsequently universally adopted which must be the recoil anchor. Two years later William Derham in The-Artificial Clock-Maker puts the case forward for Dr. Robert Hooke, who it is said demonstrated the long pendulum to the Royal Society soon after the Fire of London, however it is not clear whether this was with a form of recoil anchor escapement (although it is generally accepted that Hooke devised the spring pendulum suspension). Another contender for its invention is Joseph Knibb who, in early 1670, supplied a turret clock for Wadham College, Oxford, complete with anchor recoil escapement and long pendulum. But again there is no documentary evidence to support a view that Knibb actually devised this form of regulation. In 1677 William Clement was made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers Company and the following year was appointed Assistant by unanimous consent and approbation and for good reasons and especial esteem. He later served as Warden in 1690 and Master in 1694. In 1697 Clement signed the Oath of Allegiance and was from September of that year excused from attending meetings on account of his age. From April 1704 he received charity payments from the Company until his death in July 1709.  The case of the current lot is fine example of a rare type which appear to have only been made in fairly small numbers for the relatively short time span of circa 1680-85. Two comparable cases housing movements and dials by Joseph Knibb are illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover C.B. and Parkes D.W. Early English Clocks on page 254 (Plate 340) and Lee, Ronald A. The Knibb Family * Clockmakers on page 32 (Plate 23); another this time for a movement and dial by Joseph Windmills, is pictured in Bruton, Eric The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks on page 134 (number 83); and finally a fourth by Tompion can be found in Dawson, Percy G. THE IDEN CLOCK COLLECTION on page 70. The dial of the present clock notable in that there is no subsidiary seconds to the centre, this very much follows the practice of Joseph Knibb, who from about 1680, appeared to more often than not dispense with the provision of a subsidiary seconds dial. From this it would seem that with the current clock Clement was keeping abreast of fashion by supplying an example which emulated that of his prolific rival.  

A rare William III ebonised table timepiece with alarmJohn Bushman, London, circa 1695The five finned baluster pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum and pull-wind alarm mechanism incorporating vertical verge crown wheel and pallets to the cranked hammer arbor for sounding on the bell mounted above the plates, the backplate applied with pierced leafy backcock apron and alarm winding pulley over symmetrical scrolling foliate engraved decoration enveloping a central oval herringbone-bordered cartouche enclosing signature John Bushman, LONDON, the 7 inch square brass dial with ringed winding hole, herringbone border engraved shaped false bob aperture and scroll decorated calendar to the finely matted centre within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword-hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine sculpted pierced steel hands including another for alarm setting and silvered cast winged cherub head spandrels to angles, the case with foliate bud cast hinged brass carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure and pair of brass vase finials over complex top mouldings and glazed front door applied with scroll-pierced brass repousse mounts to frame, the sides with rectangular windows and the rear with rectangular glazed door applied with further repousse mounts set within the frame of the case, the base with further complex mouldings to the shallow skirt over block feet, 35cm (13.75ins) high excluding handle. John Bushman (Buschmann) is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as a `High German` watchmaker born in Hagen (Augsburg) circa 1661 and was made brother of the Clockmakers` Company in September 1692. He first married Mary Wyatt in the Parish of St. Margaret, Westminster in December 1690 with whom he had four children; and then Elizabeth Hill at All Hallows, Staining in 1695 with whom he had eight children (most dying in infancy). In 1697 John Buschmann signed the Clockmakers' Company the oath of allegiance; he was subsequently made an Assistant in 1720 and died in 1722. John Buschmann was descended from a celebrated dynasty of clockmakers who worked from Augsburg throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. These roots allowed relatively easy access to the lucrative German market, consequently many of his clocks were made for export. His work tends to be of fine quality and fairly diverse in specification with miniature and month duration table clocks known. Indeed the relatively diverse nature of his output probably reflected the need for him to be flexible in order to satisfy the individual requirements of his wealthy European clients. The backplate of the current lot exhibits particularly fine engraving which closely conforms to that executed on many clocks by Thomas Tompion by engraver G195 as discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 in Appendix 1 (pages 379-95). In particular, on page 385, Dzik illustrates (Figure 5) the backplates of Tompion numbers 410 and 417 with self-crossing vines and 'fluffy flowers' highlighted; when these are compared to the decoration seen on the present backplate the match is almost exact hence, from this evidence, it would be appropriate to surmise that it was also engraved by Tompion's engraver G195.  The current lot is unusual in that it is an alarm timepiece only, this would suggest that it was made exclusively for use in the bedchamber. From this it would be appropriate to speculate the original owner was probably a particularly wealthy individual who could afford a timepiece for this purpose alone rather than having a clock which was designed to also be taken 'downstairs' for use during the day. On closer examination the pendulum of the current lot has been converted from a fixed bob with rod applied directly to the pallet arbor to a disc-bob pendulum with suspension and driven by a crutch (the verge escapement survives in its original configuration). The presence of a silk suspended pendulum would indicate that the present timepiece has spent time on the Continent as this feature is typical of clocks made in near Continental Europe rather than the fixed-bob arrangement favoured by English makers. With this in mind it is likely that the current timepiece was probably made by Buschmann for a client based in Continental Europe, perhaps Germany, hence may well have spent most of its life residing in a bedchamber of a German Schloss.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in fine original condition with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements other than the pendulum which has been converted from a fixed bob arrangement to a lenticular bob with silk suspension driven by a crutch. There is no evidence of the clock ever being converted to anchor escapement. The movement is fully operational and reasonably clean however a gentle clean/service is advisable before putting it into service. Overall the mechanism shows little wear indicative of an 'easy life'.The dial is also in good original condition with no visible evidence of alterations or significant replacements with the possible exception of the alarm setting hand which may be non-original. The spandrels are silvered with some wear to high spots and the chapter ring has overall patchy tarnishing to the finish. The dial plate has a good overall slightly mellow colour and appearance.The case is generally in structurally sound condition with faults mainly limited to external bumps, scuffs, bruising, shrinkage, veneer chipping and wear. The repousse mounts to the front door are heavily discoloured with a loss to the right-hand vertical mount and break to lower rail mount. The two rear finials are missing and the front right hand is repaired, both finials and the handle are heavily discoloured. The case retains its original locks and hinges and the internal dial mask is free from losses only having slight cracking/lifting to the veneer overlap to the top right hand corner. The centre of the upper rail above the dial has a hole almost certainly for a turn-tab (to hold the dial tight against the mask in the case) which is no longer present. The rear door has small repousse mounts - the upper and right hand examples are incomplete, the left hand (forming the key escutcheon) is lacking. The block feet are replacements.The surface has an old fairly heavy poorly-applied uneven polish and the interior has old thick wash of black gadding to the overall neglected feel to the case. There is no winder or case key present - the front door is now held with an external pivoted hook catch. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine Charles II ebonised thirty-hour longcase clock with unusual figural engraved 10 inch dialUnsigned but possibly by John Wise, London, circa 1678The four-finned and latched pillar bell striking movement with plates measuring 6.75 by 4.75 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with double-cut external countwheel and sounding on a large vertically planted bell supported above the plates on a large triangular iron stand screwed to the backplate, the 10 inch square brass dial finely engraved with figures morphing into bold foliate scrolls depicting a Centaur with a bow and arrow challenging a dolphin over a trumpeting putto and incorporating calendar aperture to centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine generous scroll-pierced sculpted steel hands and the upper spandrels engraved with reclining naked figures of Chronos to the left opposing a cellist to the right, the lower spandrels with stylised foliate designs within line scribed border to the edge of the dial plate, the case with triangular pediment over generous ogee moulded cornice, plain frieze and Solomonic twist three-quarter columns flanking the fixed dial aperture, the sides with large rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 41 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with early type eagle-head cast brass escutcheon mount within D-moulded surround, on plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding and bun feet, 204.5cm (80.5ins) high. The current lot is extensively photographed and described in Darken, Jeff and Hooper, John English 30-Hour Clocks Origin & Development 1600-1800 pages 59-63 and 324. In addition of having the rare feature of a double-cut countwheel (that revolves once rather than twice every twenty-four hours), Darken and Hooper also note that the wheels are mounted directly onto shaped and tapered arbors without the use of collets. The inverted Y-shaped bell support is also highlighted with this feature leading Darken and Hooper to confidently suggest an attribution to John Wise senior (along with the countwheel and general 'feel' of the movement). Finally the cataloguer also notes that the turning of the movement pillars, with the fins being divided from the knops by fluid u-shaped channels, is executed in a manner often seen in movements by the Wise family; an example sharing this detail by Thomas Wise was sold in these rooms 7th September 2010 (lot 112). Indeed the movement is very well built with confident detailing and generous use of materials throughout which certainly befits a maker of Wise's calibre. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn.The extraordinary engraved decoration to the dial of the current lot is both very fine in its execution and highly original in its design. Although extremely unusual this particular type of decoration is not unique as one or two other examples are known to exist including a hooded wall clock and a dial from which the upper spandrel decorations were transcribed and used to decorate the cover and frontispiece of W.F. Bruce's 2013 catalogue of EARLY ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS 1615-1700.Finally the case being ebonised pine is a notably rare survivor. The hood has the early feature of large side windows and has not been cut for a door at the front. Although retains its original rising channels to the rear inner edges the corresponding tongues to the backboard are no longer present hence it can now be drawn forward rather than having to be drawn upwards to expose the dial. The trunk door is also fitted with a rare form of 'eagle-head' cast brass key escutcheon mount which is only generally seen on early architectural cases.  

A William III walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock of one month durationThomas Stubbs, London, circa 1695The six finned pillar bell striking movement with five wheel trains, high position external countwheel and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, conforming calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the rosette decorated matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Tho: Stubbs, Londini Fecit to lower edge, with fine pierced and sculpted steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles within a fine herringbone engraved border, in a case with ebonised ogee moulded cornice and floral trail engraved frieze over fixed glazed dial aperture incorporating conforming marquetry to surround and flanked by Solomonic three-quarter columns to the front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with stylised dolphin and floral trail decorated convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door inlaid with an architectural urn within bird inhabited flowering foliage into an ebonised ground and centred with an oval lenticle, the sides now veneered with twin line-bordered panels over base with stepped ogee top moulding and later floral marquetry to fascia, on moulded skirt, (case with historic repairs/restoration), 220cm (86.5ins) high. Thomas Stubbs is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed to John Lyon of Warrington and was made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1685. He did not sign the 1697 oath of allegiance and Loomes notes that there appears to be no record of him after 1698.Condition Report: Movement has survived in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapewheel and pallets. The mechanism will run and strike however the line for the strike train is currently snapped and the mechanism is in dirty/neglected condition hence a sensitive clean/service will be required before the clock could be put to use. The seatboard is probably original however it rests on blocks approximately 1 inch thick applied to the tops of the cheeks hence we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case although both are very well suited and are a very good match in both age, quality and proportions. The movement is also secured in position via an iron steady post mounted on the backboard and pinned through the backplate. This detail has significant age but may not be original.The dial has lost its silvering and is a generally somewhat dirty/discoloured but otherwise appears to be in sound original condition retaining original hands and spandrels.The case can be best overall described as being sound but in unrestored 'country house' condition with 19th century restoration/improvement and overall minor shrinkage bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with its age and a period of neglect. The top board to the hood is an older replacement with some historic worm damage, the hood was rising and now slides forward - the front has never been cut for a door and the carcass is very sound with relatively minimal movement. Externally the veneers to the sides are 19th century replacements (burr figured) and there are some losses to the chin mouldings most notably to the rear of the left hand side. The trunk has also had the sides and the frame surrounding the door have also been re-veneered in burr figured timber (possibly elm or maple?) most likely during the 19th century but otherwise are in good condition. The trunk door retains original marquetry veneers with some minor lifting towards the upper and lower margins (where the bracing clamps are joined to the main board of the door). Internally the trunk door hinges are 19th century replacements but the lock appears original. The backboard continues into the base but stops probably around 4-5ins short of where the original level of lower edge of the external 'box' of the base would have been. The sides continue down to the same level - it is possible that this is the original length of each (being a 12 inch dial case) or they have lost up to 4-5 inches off their height at the bottom. The exterior 'box' of the base is entirely 19th century (including the top mouldings which abut the lower edge of the door) and have been veneered in the same burr veneers as the sides of the trunk and hood. The front incorporates marquetry which despite a heavy vertical crack down the centre appears essentially complete. The skirting is also a 19th century addition. The clock has a pair of heavily modified brass-cased weights, a pendulum and case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine and Rare William and Mary small figured walnut eight-day longcase clock Christopher Gould, London, circa 1690The six finned and latched pillar bell-striking movement with plates measuring 7.75 by 5.5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with external countwheel for sounding the hour on a bell mounted above the plates, the 10.25 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes to the finely matted and rose engraved 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 scroll pierced sculpted steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles incorporating leafy trail engraved infill decoration between and signed Chr' Gould, Londini fecit to lower margin, the case with generous projecting ogee cornice and foliate scroll pieced frieze fret to the entablature above hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by Solomonic columns, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over 41 inch rectangular door veneered in burr walnut, with scroll cast brass key escutcheon mount and bordered by crossgrain D-mouldings, the sides with three crossbanded panels, the plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding over crossbanded burr-figured front panel and bun feet, 190cm (74.75ins) high.Although Christopher Gould is generally regarded as one of the leading makers from the 'Golden Period' of English clockmaking relatively little is known about him. He is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being made Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in April 1682 and is believed to have been married to Mary Rand in January 1684. Gould took many apprentices including Andrew Clarke (through Daniel Stevens) in 1682; Thomas Cartwright (through Richard Watts) in 1693 and Charles Gould (son of John Gould of Middlemarsh, Dorset) in 1701. In 1697 Gould signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance and is thought to have married his second wife, Jane Cosham, in 1702. In 1713 Gould was made a Beadle but had become destitute (was declared bankrupt in 1706) and received a charity pension from the Company until his death in 1718. His widow subsequently received the pension until at least 1720 when it is thought she paid off a debt of £5 19s 4d to the estate of the watch casemaker, William Jacques.Many examples of Gould's work survive and are generally of very high quality in both their construction and design. Most notable are a series of miniature longcase clocks, an example of which is illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover C.B. and Parkes D.W. Early English Clocks on page 289 (Plate 402). In addition Gould is also known for his miniature hooded wall timepieces (see Early English Clocks pages 491-92, Plates 726-28) as well as at least two surviving magnificent 'mulberry' veneered grande-sonnerie striking longcase clocks with cases supplied by Tompion's casemaker (see Darken, Jeff Ed. Horological Masterworks pages 198-203).The movement of the current clock is finely made with six latched pillars and the case can perhaps be justified in being described as perfect in its proportions. Furthermore the use of fine figured veneers uninterrupted by a lenticle (or any other form of decoration) exhibits a degree of restrained sophistication that places it amongst the best examples of the period. Indeed it is suggested by Percy Dawson in Early English Clocks (on page 267) that the generous use of fine tightly figured walnut arguably reached it height during the 1690's, with two cases, both dating to around 1690 and housing movements by Tompion and East, being subsequently pictured on page 279 (Plates 379-80) to illustrate his observations. The case of the present lot would certainly sit alongside the two illustrated by Dawson and also benefits from having particularly fine mellow colour and patination.Condition Report:Condition reports for this lot are available from the Clocks Department upon request (clocks@dreweatts.com).Condition Report Disclaimer 

A Queen Anne walnut eight-day longcase clock with moonphaseSimon DeCharmes, London, circa 1710The five finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and 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 steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath shallow-profile arch centred with a subsidiary 'penny-moon' dial incorporating engraved lunar disc to verso and ring engraved for the age of the lunar month to circumference flanked by unusual winged cherub inhabited scroll cast gilt mounts, the case now with generous break-arch cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture and rectangular side windows to hood, the trunk with 41 inch quarter-veneered rectangular door and sides incorporating veneered panels within crossbanded front and rear margins, on conforming plinth base with generous cavetto skirt, (case with alterations), 217cm (85.5ins) high. Simon DeCharmes was a French Huguenot immigrant clockmaker who is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from circa 1688, he became a free brother of the Clockmaker's Company in 1691 and is thought to have been working in London until around 1730 before possibly returning to Paris. 

A figured walnut eight-day longcase clock with moonphaseThe dial signed for John Hodges, London, circa 1730 and laterNow with purpose made four pillar rack and bell striking movement incorporating anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and Ho-Ho bird decorated calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved border now incorporating Strike/Silent switch at 9 o'clock, the arch with rolling moonphase featuring aperture revealing age of the moon at the apex flanked by herringbone engraved infill over scroll engraved lunettes and with applied silvered plate engraved JOHN HODGES, ST CLEMENTS LANE, LONDON to upper margin, in a case with ogee cornice and scroll-pierced quadrant sound frets over hinged break-arch glazed dial aperture flanked by columns and rectangular side windows with conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with concave throat over triple-line strung break-arch door with fine crossgrain mouldings over conforming plinth base with later moulded skirt incorporating shaped apron, 231cm (91ins) high. A John Hodges is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born around 1700 and apprenticed to Francis Chapman in 1714. He gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1722. These records are believed to relate to the maker of the same name who is known to have been working from St. Clements Lane, London in 1729 and Exchange Alley in 1738.The movement of the current lot has been renewed most likely in the mid 19th century with the original substituted by a well-executed mechanism made to fit the original dial without alteration to the latter.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement is a 19th century replacement purpose made for the movement and dial hence all functions are connected and there is no awkward 'adaptations' to the dial to make the movement fit. The mechanism is working order but requires a clean/service before putting to use. The dial is in sound but dirty/discoloured condition. The left hand margin has a strike/silent lever which is probably and addition including the engraved text to the chapter ring. The hands are 19th century replacements.The dial is probably original to the case however as the movement is a replacement no categorical assurances can be given. The case is generally in good original unrestored condition. The hood may have originally had a caddy superstructure and the frets have some lifting/distortion as well as one or two small losses. The right hand throat moulding has a horizontal crack. The trunk door has relatively light horizontal shrinkage cracking to the base of the arch and just up from the lower edge; the frame around the door also has a couple of cracks. The plinth has some edge chipping and wear to the veneers otherwise appears in sound condition, the skirting is a later addition. Faults are otherwise generally limited to relatively light age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age.Clock has two weights, pendulum, case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III mahogany table clockStephen Hale, London, circa 1785The five pillar twin fusee bell-striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, trip hour repeat and backplate engraved with asymmetric rococo scrolls, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and arched silvered nameplate signed Stephen Hale, Highgate to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to the outer track, with pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and pineapple finials to superstructure over double-cavetto top mouldings and front door incorporating raised mouldings to the break-arch glazed dial aperture and foliate scroll pierced upper quadrant frets, the sides with circular over concave-topped rectangular windows, the rear with rectangular break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet, 46cm (18 ins) approx. high excluding handle; with a mahogany wall bracket, with cavetto-edged platform over single down-curved tapered square section support incorporating complex top mouldings at the junction with the platform, 15cm (6ins) high; the clock on wall bracket 61cm (24ins) approx. high excluding handle. Stephen Hale is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Highgate, London from before 1772 until 1808.  

A George III brass mounted mahogany table clockBenjamin Sidey, London, circa 1785The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with chinoiserie backplate engraved with a pagoda framed by a trellis and pair of pilasters issuing stylised palm leaves within a geometric border, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar and false bob apertures and silvered nameplate signed Benj Sidey, London to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to the outer track, with pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a subsidiary Strike/Silent dial flanked by conforming mounts, the triple-pad top break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to brass fillet-bordered top panel over complex arch mouldings and hinged front door inset with conforming brass fillet surround to the glazed aperture, the sides with arched brass fishscale sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base, 38cm (15ins) high excluding handle. Benjamin Sidey Jnr is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed (presumably to his father of the same name) in 1731 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1738. He subsequently worked from Moorfields, London until 1795.Condition Report: The movement has been converted from short bob pendulum regulated verge escapement to anchor escapement. This has been done with minimal intervention to the plates although the backcock is a replacement. The clock therefore has potential for reconversion (if so desired) back to verge which could be done leaving little to no visible evidence of having ever been anchor. Otherwise movement has no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The movement is in working condition although a gentle clean/service is advised before putting it into service.The dial is in good original condition retaining attractive old surface exhibiting some discolouration to the silvered areas. The hands appear all-original.The movement and dial appear original to the case and retains the original seatboard which now has some metal plates to ensure sound support for the movement. The securing bolt for the base pillar is present but is snapped; there is evidence in the rear side uprights of the case of movement of simple movement securing brackets being fitted at sometime with one matching a corresponding hole on the movement backplate, these brackets are no longer present and in our opinion do not indicate/confirm that a different movement was fitted to the case at some time.The case is generally in presentable condition with faults mainly limited to relatively minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs, bruising and wear commensurate with age and use as well as a few historic veneer patch repairs. The front door is missing vertical brass strips to the front edges and there is evidence of feet being fitted which are no longer present.Clock has pendulum, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine George III ormolu mounted ebonised quarter-chiming table clock with pull-trip repeat Ellicott, London, circa 1765 The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of six bells and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the backplate engraved with scrolling foliage around a central rococo cartouche containing a pedestal surmounted with a Classical urn, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Ellicott, London to lower edge, with pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the bell-top case with brass flambeau finial set on a raised plinth flanked by scroll-pierced brass fret ornaments over rococo scroll cast mounts to each side of the superstructure bordered with brass fillet mouldings to lower edge and flanked by further flambeau finials, over double cavetto top mouldings and rectangular front door inset with brass half-round brass fillet mouldings to the break-arch glazed aperture and upper quadrant panels flanked by female term and scroll decorated canted angles, the sides with heavy hinged brass carrying handles over concave-topped brass bordered rectangular glazed apertures, the rear matching the front on brass bound cavetto moulded skirt base with substantial foliate scroll cast bracket feet, 56cm (22ins) high excluding top finial; 65cm (25.5ins) high overall. John Ellicott F.R.S. is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1706 to John Ellicott senior, a Cornish clockmaker who had gained his Freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1696 and died 1733. John junior worked from Swithin's Alley, Royal Exchange, London and was elected member of the Royal Society in 1738. He published works on horology in 1739 and 1753 and is particularly noted for the development of the cylinder escapement and a form of compensated pendulum; he also maintained a private observatory at his home in Hackney. John Ellicott was later appointed as Clockmaker to George III, and took his son, Edward into partnership in 1760 which lasted until his death in 1772. The current lot is a 'textbook' example from a series of quarter chiming and grande-sonnerie table clocks made by the Ellicott workshop during the third quarter of the 18th century. A very closely related example signed for John Ellicott was sold at Bonhams, London sale of Fine Clocks, Wednesday 20th June 2012 (lot 121) realising £20,000 whilst another, this time with fired enamel dial inserts, is currently being offered by Dorset Clocks for £32,500.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition; the escapement is a 19th century conversion to anchor which has been done with fairly minimal intervention to the plates hence reconversion back to verge with short pendulum should be fairly straightforward (if desired). The mechanism otherwise is free of any visible alteration with repairs limited to minor rebushing. The dial is in fine original condition although the slivering is now a little worn/discoloured and is generally a little dirty with some localised tarnishing to the brass; the hands appear original and are undamaged. The case is generally in fine original condition with notable faults limited to the top finial being detached (the socket into which it screws is worn) and the front right foot being detached due both the case fixing tabs positioned to the rear of the casting having broken-off (they are both present and screwed to the case). The front left hand style of the case (onto which the female caryatid mount is attached) is a little loose in its joints. The case otherwise is in fine condition with hardly any blemishes or wear hence would have appeared to have had an easy life!Clock is complete with pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III brass mounted mahogany musical table clock with fired enamel dialsHare, London, late 18th centuryThe compact five pillar triple chain fusee movement with plates measuring 5.5 by 4.5 inches fitted with transverse arrangement of 3.25 inch pinned barrel and twelve hammers for playing a choice of six tunes on a graduated nest of nine bells after the hour has sounded on a further separate bell, with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and signed Hare, London within a delicate floral engraved cartouche to backplate, the 5.75 inch circular convex white fired enamel Roman numeral dial signed HARE, LONDON to centre, with Arabic five minutes to outer track and pierced gilt brass hands beneath separate small 1.5 inch circular enamel subsidiary tune selection dial radially inscribed BELLISLEDON, MILL MILLONE, ANONYMOUS, WHITE COCKADE, CORN GIGS and TWEED SIDE, in a brass mounted mahogany break-arch 'triple pad top' case with hinged brass carrying handle and fillet edged raised panels to top over cavetto moulded arch and full-height front door fitted with separate cast brass moulded convex-glazed bezels for both the dial and subsidiary above within an arrangement of scroll pierced brass blind fret infill panels and flanked by moulded brass inserts to angles, the sides with brass arcade-bordered arched apertures and the rear with full-width door inset with brass fillet bordered fishcale frets and flanked by moulded inserts to angles, on brass ans mahogany stepped ogee mounded skirt base with ogee bracket feet, (case with probable alterations and adaptations), 37cm (14.5ins) high excluding handle. The current lot is most likely by Alexander Hare who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1776 and working in London 1781-1824.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and is in relatively clean working condition with no noticeable evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the musical mechanism is operational the alignment of many of the hammers with regards to the tails engaging with the barrel pins and the heads striking the bells requires attention causing the tunes to have 'gaps'.The dial has repaired enamel chips to the edge between the I and II numerals, at nine o'clock and at six-o'clock as well as some touched-in wear to much of the edges of the enamel. The lower part of the dial has a series of light hairline cracks and there are also a few more beyond the minute ring at 2 o'clock. The winding holes also have some light edge chipping. The tune selection dial appears free form visible damage.The case presents in good decorative order however exhibits details in its construction and detailing which are unusual. The top mouldings are as finely cut as the base mouldings hence are most likely all later replacements. Indeed the dovetail joints of the case can just be seen below the lower edge of these mouldings at the sides suggesting that the original mouldings would have been taller. The form of the set-mask around the dial is unusual as is the way in which it is fitted in the case, this may cause some to suspect that the case has been adapted to take the movement and dial however we cannot see any direct evidence to confirm that this has happened. There is no evidence of the dials having brass bezels fitted to close the gap where they project forward from the mask. The front door is of fairly heavy construction but does not appear to be an obvious replacement. Many of the veneers show very little figuring hence may well be fruitwood stained and polished to resemble mahogany, therefore it is most probable that when made the clock was most likely ebonised; if this is the case then the veneers which are mahogany will replacements. The lower section of the skirt (between the bottom brass moulding and the feet) is a replacement. With the above in mind we have catalogued the clock cautiously as we cannot rule-out the possibility of the case being adapted to take the movement and dial. On this basis we would recommend that prospective purchasers satisfy themselves as to the likely originality of the case or bid in the knowledge that no assurances have been made.Clock does not have a case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A Regency brass inlaid mahogany bracket clockThe dial signed for William Turner, London, circa 1825The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and geometric border engraved backplate, the 8 inch circular white Roman numeral dial inscribed W'M TURNER, Fenchurch Steet, LONDON to centre and with pierced blued steel spade hands set behind convex glazed hinged cast brass bezel, the case with brass acorn finial and pyramid upstand over brass trident motif decorated triangular tympanum, the front with stylised leafy spray upper quadrant decoration over shaped line-bordered panel enclosing further brass motifs beneath dial flanked by slender baton-and-dot decorated uprights, the sides with generous rosette cast brass ring handles over rectangular fishscale sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on shallow skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet, 52cm (20.5ins) high. A William Turner is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a maker of watches and marine chronometers working from Fenchurch Street, London, circa 1825-40.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alteration or replacements however the backplate is lacking its pendulum holdfast bracket and screw. The dial has been restored to a high standard hence is in fine condition. Case is also in good cosmetically restored condition with faults limited to filled shrinkage crack to the front panel beneath the dial and a few very light bumps, scuffs etc. The bezel may benefit from some adjustment to the hinge as it is currently closing a bit loose.Clock is complete with case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A Victorian oak architectural wall timepieceVulliamy, London, circa 1846-47The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with half deadbeat escapement regulated by 14 inch pendulum with heavy brass bob stamped with serial number 1721 and T-bar suspension, the backplate inscribed VULLIAMY, LONDON, No.1721, the 12 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed VULLIAMY, LONDON to centre and with steel spade hands, the architectural case with triangular ogee moulded pediment over full-height rectangular door incorporating moulded silvered brass fillet insert to the inside of the circular glazed aperture and carved foliate strapwork scroll blind fretwork panel infill to the upper quadrants and conforming apron panel, the base with shallow ogee moulded skirt over a pair of scroll outline brackets with pendulum access flap to the baseboard between fronting pendant backboard set to against the wall at the rear, 78.5cm (30.75ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire; purchased at Bonhams, New Bond Street, sale of Fine Clocks 12th December 2006 (lot 126) for £1,875.  Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1780 to Benjamin Vulliamy and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1809. He worked from 52 Pall Mall, served as Warden 1821-5 and was appointed Master five times. He was the last of the celebrated dynasty of Royal clockmakers which started with his grandfather, Justin, forming a partnership with George II's clockmaker, Benjamin Gray. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy was perhaps one of the most influential horologists of his time publishing many works and undertaking numerous high profile public commissions as well as holding the Royal Warrant. He supplied many clocks to the Royal family including the turret clock for Windsor Castle in 1829 (replacing an earlier movement by Joseph Knibb); however his horological legacy is perhaps somewhat slightly blighted by his tendency to undertake controversial alterations to earlier important clocks by makers such as Tompion. The Vulliamys started numbering most of their clocks from 1788 until 1854. Two of the original Vulliamy work books still survive in the library of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall, these often can provide valuable information regarding the manufacture and provenance of many clocks made by the workshop. Unfortunately the records are incomplete hence only note clocks with serial numbers 296-469 and 746-1067. There is also a third surviving Vulliamy workbook, relating only to repairs and servicing dating to the period 1846-53. Interestingly this volume records at least sixty five clocks being in the possession of the government 'Office of Works' and another forty being in the possession of Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace.Roger Smith in his article entitled Vulliamy Clock Numbering, A Postscript, published in Antiquarian Horology Vol. 21 No. 5 (September 1994), used surviving data in the records of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall and known documented examples to compile a graph from which unrecorded clocks can be fairly accurately dated. According to this chart number 1721 would date to around 1846-7; this date is further corroborated by the recent discovery of Vulliamy number 1630 (see Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, sale of Selected furniture, clocks and carpets, 15th December 2020 lot 2051/8078) which is dated 1844.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The original pendulum is present and is complete with its T-bar suspension block. The movement is secured in to the case with two hand screws through the seatboard, there are holes/threaded bracket for a third screw which is no longer present (and not really required!). The dial is in good original condition but has overall moderate discolouration/tarnishing to the silvering.The case is generally in sound original condition and is free from serious defects. There is some historic opening/movement to the joints to the superstructure as well as noticeable wear to the edges of the pediment mouldings. The base backboard has been drilled to assist with the wall mounting and overall the case has been repolished taking-on a light honey-coloured hue contrasting with the frets which are stained darker. Case otherwise is very presentable with faults limited to age related bumps, scuffs and shrinkage.In addition to the pendulum the timepiece has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A Scottish Regency brass inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clockJ. and W. Howden, Edinburgh, circa 1820The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with thick plates, Harrison's maintaining power and anchor escapement regulated by wood-rod pendulum with large lenticular brass-faced bob, the 13.25 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds over calendar dials and signed J. & W. Howden, Edinburgh to centre, with Arabic five minutes to outer track and blued steel moon hands, the Gothic lancet-top case with ogee cornice over hinged cast brass glazed bezel within line bordered panel infill incorporating stylised lobed motifs, the sides with circular sound frets, the trunk with cavetto throat over flame-figured lancet-shaped door and further brass line decorated upper quadrant panels flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns to angles, the plinth base applied with ebonised reeded panel mouldings to front over a canted skirt, 207cm (81.5ins) high. James and William Howden formed a partnership to continue their father's (James senior) business on his death in 1809. James was a London-trained clock and watchmaker and his brother William was a jeweller and silversmith. They initially worked from 3 Hunter Square, Edinburgh but had moved to 9 South Bridge (House 5 Buccleuch Place) by 1815. The partnership continued until William's death in March 1814 when the business became James Howden and Company. 

A George III kingwood crossbanded mahogany balloon-shaped table timepiece with fired enamel dialRichard Gunter, London, circa 1800The five pillar single fusee movement with half-deadbeat escapement regulated by half-seconds pendulum with inverted keystone-shaped bob, the shallow-arch top foliate border-engraved backplate signed Rich'd Gunter, London to centre, the 6 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed RICHARD GUNTER, LONDON to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with blued steel arrow hands set behind hinged convex glazed bezel, the balloon-shaped case with strung and crossbanded borders to the integral curved fiddle-back veneered top and sides, the front with conforming borders surrounding the dial and the shaped flame-figured panel beneath, the rear with door matching the shape of the case set within the frame, on conforming banded cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ball feet, 39cm (15.25ins) high. Richard Gunter is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1790-1808.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible signs of alteration or signififcant replacements. The dial has a few tiny chips around the winding hole, a very slight hairline crack near the V numeral and a small edge chip near VII (all of which are only visible on close examination) otherwise appears free from visible damage. The case has small losses to the edge banding at 9 o'clock, a section of corresponding stringing from 9 to 11 o'clock and the left hand side has a shrinkage crack. T rear door has a slight warp and losses/chipping to the veneer overlaps to much of the top of the curvature as well as some along the bottom edge. The skirt has a chip to the veneer below the banding to the leading edge of the right hand side. Otherwise case is in good original condition.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, a winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A rare Regency mercury balloonist's stick barometerCox, London, early 19th centuryWith brass suspension ring above hinged long rectangular door enclosing canted silvered Vernier register plates calibrated from 20 to 31 inches divided into tenths and annotated with the usual observations to the upper left section over signature Cox, London, the inside of the door now applied with mercury Centigrade and Fahrenheit scale thermometer, the rectangular section trunk with slightly bowed sides above stepped moulded ebonised cylindrical cistern cover, 91.5cm (36ins) high; with a brass wall mounted suspension hook. The current lot was almost certainly made by James Cox who is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as an optician, mathematical and philosophical instrument maker working in the Parish of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London from 1810. He is subsequently noted as working from 3 Beach Street, Barbican from 1816 and several addresses including 5 Barbican, 51 Banner Street (St. Lukes) and 85 Lombard Street from 1822 until 1855. A related instrument (also by Cox) was sold at Bonhams, London Fine Clocks 17th June 2008 (lot 13) for £3,600. The scale ranging down to 20 inches would allow the balloonist to take readings up to just over 10,000 feet in altitude. Condition Report: Tube is filled with mercury with no air locks. The silvered scale is in good condition with only a few very light/small belmishes. The thermometer is probably later in good condition with the silvering matching that of the register plate. The case is in fine condition with no visible significant faults other than probable attention to the areas around the hinges for the front cover. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A Charles II style small ebony architectural longcase clock case with 8 inch square dial apertureAnomynous, 20th centuryThe rising hood with triangular pediment over crisply moulded projecting cornice, lintel and Doric three-quarter columns with gilt caps and bases flanking fixed the dial aperture, the sides with tall rectangular glazed apertures and conforming half columns set against the rear stiles, the trunk with convex throat over 41.5 inch slender rectangular door applied with two long around a central short raised panels within a complex mounded surround, the sides of conforming panel outline, on stepped ogee top plinth base decorated with further matching panels to front and sides over moulded skirt, 187cm (73.5ins) high; with an ebonised table clock case, 19th century, with 6.25 inch square dial aperture and canted mouldings, (lacking handle), 29cm (11ins) high.Condition Report: The hood is missing the brass base to the left hand side rear half pilaster and has two losses (each approx. 4 ins long) of the veneer to the drop beneath the chin moulding - one to the front left and the second to the rear right hand side. The trunk door is bowed with the centre projecting forward by around 5/8ths of an inch at the lock. The base has a vertical crack to the front and is missing the length of moulding that forms the top of the right hand side panel. The skirt is lacking its top moulding to the front.The table clock case has no handle, front door glass and the locks are replacements, the caddy is lacking much of its finish also. The veneers are stained fruitwood onto a pine carcass. Condition Report Disclaimer

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

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

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