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Lot 1365
A Scandinavian walnut double door side cupboard, fitted with birch lined shelved interior with three upper drawers, on tapering supports, w.113cm; together with a matching long three door sideboard, having confirming lower drawers (one front support present but requires restoration), w.182.5cm (2)
Lot 359
Jno Webster, Edinburgh, circa 1805 Scottish longcase clock. With 8-day movement, seconds and calendar inset dials (rubbed), circular hooded white painted 32cm dial, in a mahogany case featuring a long trunk door with quarter columns to trunk and flame mahogany sections. H210cm Condition Report: there are only two veneer losses, both by the hinge, the dial needs re painting as only when I 'torch light it' can I make out he writing on the dial. Otherwise it seemsfine !
Lot 308
A collection of miscellaneous items comprised of brass items including a vintage door knocker, small pipe, weights, and two small American Parr Manufacturing Company cylindrical lighters used by the military in WWI, and other items including coins, a Victorian beaded velvet wall pocket, ivorine and bone handled pen knives, a brass bound mother of pearl shell trinket box inscribed 'Souvenuir de Bethlehem', a Crummels & Co. enamel box, a miniature compass, and other itemsCONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT * Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images. * Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid * Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 333
A ceramic door knob, decorated with heraldic symbols of a gauntleted arm holding a short sword and a griffin sejant, beneath a marquis crown, possibly relating to the Marquis of Londonderry, with ornate gilt metal lock covers, a bronze plaque also relating the Marquis of Londonderry and Wynyard Park, and accompanying keyCONDITION REPORTS & PAYMENT DETAILSIMPORTANT * Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images. * Please consider shipping costs before bidding as this may affect your decision to bid * Please familiarise yourself with our payment methods. Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer. We do not take cash or card payments.
Lot 185
A Brass and Steel Cavalier Detector Lock, by John Wilkes of Birmingham, circa 1680, of rectangular form with bas-relief soldier pointing a staff, his spring-loaded "kick" leg concealing the keyhole, his hat locking the knobs, within an engraved chevron border 15.5cm long, with foliate cast knobs and brass receiver The numbered dial on the lock turns each time the door is unlocked, the pointer showing the number of times this has happened since the mechanism was reset. Once the pointer has reached 100 the mechanism can be reset by pressing a button on the soldier's breast and turning the key.A similar example in the Victoria & Albert Museum, accession number M109-1926, is inscribed:If I had ye gift of tongue I would declare & do no wrong Who ye are ye come by stealth To impair my master's wealthJohannes Wilkes Birmingham fecit.Another plainer example is in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, accession number BK-NM-886. For another example signed and with verse see Sotheby's New Bond Street, 12 May 2015, lot 206 and a further example with verse but not signed see Toovey's, 17 June 2008, lot 3100 There is no key. The lock barrel has been changed, presumably in the 19th century. Brass with some surface marks and general wear / scratches. No majot dents or gouges. The steel sections with some notable pitting. The lock is not signed.
Lot 232
A French Ormolu and Porcelain Mounted Striking Mantel Clock Garniture, circa 1890, the imposing case surmounted by a classical infant in robes, side mask mounts, central blue porcelain urn shaped case, winged cherubs, loving birds and swag decorated base, porcelain painted dial with Roman numerals, twin barrel movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, 74cm high, together with Matching Ormolu and Blue Porcelain Mounted Urn Shaped Six-Light Candelabra Garniture, 73cm high, (3)Clock case with ormolu surfaces slightly discoloured, central porcelain body of the case with fine hairline cracks below the back door area, above the back door area with small chips to the edges, dial with small chips around both winding holes, movement is dirty, with later pendulum. Both garniture with the ormolu surfaces discoloured, one of the garniture with two light candelabra branches have come off and need securing, one of the detached branches with one sconce missing, same garnituire with one small chip. Some bolts to the joints are loose to each garniture and also the clock.
Lot 236
A Mahogany Striking Table Clock, signed Widenham, 13 Lombard Street, London, circa 1820, drum shaped pediment, front recessed base with a flame veneer, back door with a pierced sound fret, 8-inch silvered dial with Roman numerals and signed, strike/silent selection lever above 12, twin fusee movement with an anchor escapement and striking on a bell, movement backplate signed, movement secured by brackets, 43cm high, together with a later Victorian Rosewood Clock Wall Bracket, 35cm highCase with minor cracks to the base, dial is discoloured and with small scratches, movement looks complete, movement plates look slightly dirty, movement brackets with scratches, movement is striking and in going order. With pendulum. Later Victorian wall bracket.
Lot 237
A French "Boulle" Striking Bracket Clock, signed Louis Le Bon, Paris, 18th Century, caddied pediment, acanthus leaf and mask ormolu mounts, tortoiseshell veneers, glazed side panels, inside back door elaborately brass inlaid, 8-1/2-inch cast dial with twelve enamel blue Roman numeral cartouches, dial centre with urn and scroll decoration and a bust within an oval cartouche, twin barrel movement with outside countwheel striking on a top mounted bell, silk suspension, movement backplate signed, 65cm high, together with the 18th Century "Boulle" Wall Bracket, 33cm high, (2)Case with small cracks to the tortoiseshell veneers in parts, ormolu metal mounts have discoloured throughout but have a good aged patina, pediment with one rivet missing to the front, top finials appear to be later, case back with signs of woodworm holes which appears to be non-active now, glass panels are complete and clean, dial enamel cartouches with minor chips in parts and one minor crack to the 6 o clock numeral, movement looks clean, movement is working and striking, with a later pendulum. Wall bracket with metal mounts discoloured but have a good aged patina, back board of the bracket with brass missing in parts and has been touched up now with gilt paint.
Lot 239
A British South Eastern Region Railway Drop Dial Wall Timepiece, signed John Walker, 1 South Molton St, London, B(S) 1343 S.E, circa 1890, bottom and side doors, inside the side door with metal plaque numbered 1343, case back stamped SE 1343, 14-inch painted dial with Roman numerals, inner red 24-hour hour chapter, single chain fusee movement with an anchor escapement75cm highWooden bezel surround with chips to the outer edges and scuff marks to the surface and rubbing on the left hand side, side door with wood missing to two corners, bottom door with chips to the top edge and wood missing, unable to remove the front of the clock because two of the wooden pegs are broken and stuck in the holes, brass bezel is discoloured, dial is discoloured and with small staining marks in places, dial with minor chips to the paint and minor paint lifting to the centre area of the dial, movement looks clean and complete. With pendulum.
Lot 245
A Good Oak Eight Day Longcase Clock with an Interesting Engraved Coat of Arms for the Robinson Family, signed Will Wilson, Kendal, circa 1755, swan neck pediment, inset front columns, nicely figured trunk door with crossbanded inlaid outer borders, brick work decoration to the lower sides of the trunk, plinth with canted corners, 13-inch arch brass dial with a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring signed, arch with silvered plaque with engraved Coat of Arms, four pillar movement with an anchor escapement and rack striking on a bell227cm highThe Coat of Arms is for the Robinson family and it would have been owned by John W Robinson of Highgate in Kendal at the time. John W Robinson was Mayor in Kendal in 1756-57.This clockmaker William Wilson was apprenticed to William Burton of Kendal in 1735. He purchased clock cases from Gillows and supplied them with a clock. Some of his clocks are displayed in Nunnington Hall near York (this clock was owned by a W Rutson, Mayor of Kendal 1772), and also displayed at Cannon Hall, WR of Yorkshire and Abbott Hall, in Kendal.Case has a good colour and a nice patina to the surfaces, some signs of small cracks to the hood sides, top central finial with wear and chips, front of the plinth with a central crack, trunk door slightly bowed, signs of old woodworm holes to the backboard and the topside of the hood which are now non-active, dial is clean, movement is clean. With pendulum and two weights.
Lot 248
A Good Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock with the Case Probably Made by Gillow of Lancaster, signed William Newby, Kendal, circa 1770, the high quality case with a swan neck pediment and flower head carved capitals, nicely figured flame mahogany trunk door with inlaid stringing to the outer borders, plinth with an inlaid circular panel, bracket feet, 13-inch brass dial with a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, engraved dial centre with seconds and date aperture, arch with moonphase and tidal dial and signed on a silvered plaque above, four pillar movement with an anchor escapement and rack striking on a bell243cm highThis clock is illustrated and mentioned in Loomes (Brian) Clockmakers of Northern England, pg.182.Case is in good condition and with a good patina, small dents in parts and minor chips, silvered dial surfaces are discoloured in parts, movement is complete. With pendulum and two weights.
Lot 249
A Rare and Interesting Late 17th Century Thirty Hour Original Carved Oak 'Coffin' Cased Longcase Clock, unsigned, circa 1695, the original carved oak case with a flat top pediment, hood with pierced front and side frets, trunk door with carved outer borders and two central recessed floral carved panels, 9-inch square brass dial with a silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, engraved dial centre, single hand, crown and cherub spandrels, four pillar movement with an anchor escapement and outside countwheel striking on a bell 189cm highThis clock was purchased from Brian Loomes and is illustrated in his article on his website on Archive, page 57. This article mentions that this is a very rare example of an original carved oak case and typical of the early years of longcase clock making and is the same form of case to the lantern clock early cases. It is also noted that only a small amount of these 'coffin' form cases survive and it is also very rare to see a case like this with its original carving from the late 17th Century, which is thought only a handful are known today.Original carved case with good colour and has a nice patina to the surfaces, case with some minor chips in parts to the edges and general wear due to age, dial is discoloured, movement looks complete but is dirty. With pendulum and one weight.
Lot 257
A Mahogany Stick Barometer, signed Dollond, London, circa 1790, swan neck pediment with a central urn finial, concealed mercury tube with a single silvered vernier dial signed, thermometer box, hydrometer, turned cistern cover 109cm high Case with small staining marks in places, thermometer glass cover with two small chips to the bottom corners, main glass door panel with two small chips to the outer edge, silvered dials are slightly discoloured, mercury is visible in the tube.
Lot 289
A George III Mahogany Bureau, late 18th century, the fall front enclosing a good fitted interior of six drawers, pigeon holes and blind fret sliding compartments around a central cupboard door, with two short over three long oak-lined drawers below, on bracket feet102cm by 55cm by 108cmGood quality timber. In good uniform colour. Generally in good condition, with the exception of the fall which has a small split (as photographed) - this split is visible through to the verso. The fall front has a recent leather insert, which is in good condition. There is evidence of minor repair work around the brass hinges. Some small faults around the escutcheon. With key. Later brass handles. Locks have been removed. Small faults to the cock beaded drawers. The dustboards have some small scuffs around the base sides. There is a minor natural? gap and patch repair above the escutcheon (as photographed).
Lot 290
A George III Mahogany, Satinwood, Harewood and Marquetry-Inlaid Bureau, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior of pigeon holes and six small oak-lined drawers all around a central cupboard door, with four oak-lined drawers below, on bracket feet, 18th century and later veneered94cm by 52cm by 100cm
Lot 303
A Late George III Mahogany Triple-Door Library Bookcase, circa 1820, the moulded architectural pediment surmounted with brass finials and eagles, the plain frieze above astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with six oak-lined drawers flanked by a cupboard door with three sham drawers, on a moulded plinth base191cm by 56cm by 243cmUniform colour. Some general scuffs and scratches, mainly around the top section and below the glazed doors (see images). With two keys. The drawers run freely. The astragal glazing has been stained/coloured (see images). The end panels with some general faults and scuffs, but overall good. The interior has modern glass shelves, however, there are six of the original shelves also available. The interior has also been fitted with three modern downlights to the top. The upper section (glazed doors) splits in two. A double door section which is 122cm (wide) by 112cm (high) and a single section which is 60cm (wide). The base section is in one piece. The pediment is one piece, but this is removeable. Maximum height on the pediment is approximately 39cm.
Lot 325
A George II Walnut, Crossbanded and Featherbanded Bureau Bookcase, circa 1730, the moulded cornice above glazed doors enclosing a fabric-lined interior with two shelves with pull-out candle slides, the fall enclosing a good fitted interior of pigeon holes and small drawers all around a central cupboard door above a later leather writing surface, two short over three long graduated oak drawers with engraved brass backplate handles below, on bracket feet105cm by 60cm by 211cmSlightly faded, but uniform condition. With later glazed doors. Several minor shrinkage splits throughout. Small sections of moulding missing and some small veneer losses, consistent with age. The left-hand side panels with some splitting (as photographed). The right-hand side is in similar condition. The second to bottom drawer has a patch repair. The fall front has numerous scratches below the escutcheon.
Lot 327
A Queen Anne Figured Walnut, Featherbanded and Crossbanded Escritoire, circa 1710, the moulded cornice above a pulvinated drawer and quarter-veneered fall front enclosing an attractive fitted interior of pigeon holes and small drawers all around a central cupboard door, the base with two short over two long oak-lined drawers, on compressed bun feet120cm by 54cm by 171cmCosmetically good, as it has been recently polished and restored. The top section has a slight gap above the drawer. Numerous old wormholes. The side panels with some shrinkage splits (as photographed). Repairs and small replacements around the middle moulding. The interior has a later leather writing surface which is in good condition. With key and working locks.
Lot 335
A Victorian Rosewood and Parcel Gilt Side Cabinet, 2nd half 19th century, the moulded top above a plain frieze, the central cupboard door with arched apron and quarter cut column supports, on a moulded plinth base57cm by 29cm by 91cmTop section with minor light scratches, and a very small fine natural? Split otherwise good condition throughout with key
Lot 359
A Pair of Early 19th Century Mahogany Pedestals, stamped Gillows, Lancaster, the moulded tops with circular platforms for urns above a leaf-carved border and oak-lined drawer above a central cupboard door, lead-lined drawers to the base for six bottles 43cm by 43cm by 105cmFor a similar model, see Stuart (Susan E) Gillows of Lancaster and London, Volume 1, pg.309, pl.343, and pg.315, pl.356
Lot 383
A Pair of Mid 19th Century Satinwood, Tulipwood-Banded, Ebony and Boxwood Strung Vitrines, the moulded tops with shallow galleries above a glazed door enclosing a velvet-lined interior, all between canted japanned and parcel gilt stiles above a moulded base and square tapering legs 67cm by 42cm by 59cm
Lot 397
A Late 19th Century French Renaissance-Style Carved Giltwood Bijouterie Table, the domed top with acanthus decorated pediment above four bevel glass plates and a C scroll egg and dart moulded frame, the front panel pivoting as a door, the stand richly carved with acanthus leaves and flowers centred by a C scroll and mask apron, on acanthus and scrolled tapering legs with block feet71cm by 45cm by 127cm
Lot 418
A Late 19th Century French Mahogany and Gilt Metal Mounted Side Cabinet, with original breche de lap marble top above a central frieze drawer enclosing a leather-covered writing surface, with central cupboard door below flanked by column supports decorated with swags and flanked by two cupboard doors, on fluted tapering legs120cm by 45cm by 89cm
Lot 421
A Late 19th Century French Satinwood, Crossbanded, Ebony-Strung and Gilt Metal-Mounted Five Piece Bedroom Suite, comprising:a mirror door wardrobe with bevelled glass plate flanked by oval panels decorated with flowers, with domed cornice above hanging space, on a stand with square tapering legs135cm by 250cma kidney-shaped dressing table mirror with triple oval bevelled glass plates above a single drawer, on square tapering legs joined by a curved stretcher112cm by 51cm by 152cma pair of marble-top bedside cupboards with original white and purple veined marble tops above oak-lined single drawers with cupboard door below37cm by 37cm by 82cma 5ft panelled bedstead of moulded arched form, the headboard surmounted by a gilt metal ribbon, acanthus leaves and flowers152cm wideBed width is 150cm so will take a 5ft matress, if I can be of any further assistance please let me know,kind regards Jeremy
Lot 423
A Pair of French Louis XV-Style Ebonised, Red Tortoiseshell and Gilt Metal Mounted Boulle-Style Meubles d'Appui, circa 1850, the black marble tops above an acanthus leaf border and moulded cupboard door decorated with flowers and scrolls, all between canted stiles with caryatid mounts, on a moulded platform base with scrolled apron79cm by 44cm by 111cm
Lot 426
A French Louis XV/Transitional-Style Kingwood and Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine, late 19th century, with original St Berthevin marble top above a vitruvian-scrolled banding, the moulded frieze decorated with swags and centred by a satyr mask, the central glazed door painted with a panel of classical figures in a landscape and enclosing a mirrored and velvet-lined interior, all between canted stiles decorated with foliage, ribbons and musical trophies, on stout cabriole legs with gilt metal mounts and scrolled sabots 75cm by 40cm by 133cm
Lot 428
A Late 19th Century French Kingwood, Tulipwood, Ormolu-Mounted Meuble d'Appui, with original serpentine breche d'alep marble top above a central Japanese lacquered panel decorated in bone and mother-of-pearl with a vase issuing flowers and leaves and a bird and butterfly, on slender cabriole legs with acanthus-scrolled mounts and sabots86cm by 43cm by 167cmThe cabinet is overall in very good condition. The marble top has numerous scratches and some very minor fritting. The ormolu mounts are slightly tarnished and there are some very minor faults to the end panels and around the door (as photographed). With key and working lock.
Lot 430
A French Louis XV-Style Kingwood, Tulipwood, Parquetry-Decorated and Ormolu-Mounted Vitrine, late 19th century, with a breche verre marble top above a moulded frieze with acanthus-scrolled mounts above a central bevelled glass door centred by a mask, the apron decorated with C scrolls, with later fabric-lined interior and adjustable glass shelf, the base with a gadrooned border, on bracket feet with acanthus and scrolled conforming mounts, the verso labelled and stamped Ameublements, Pagny Fils, P.Thomas, 100 Rue de Bac, Paris141cm by 44cm by 154cm
Lot 434
A French Louis XVI Vernis Martin-Style Bois Satine, Kingwood, Tulipwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Vitrine, late 19th century, the moulded pediment surmounted by a laurel leaves and an egg and dart border around a hand-painted oval plaque, the glazed hinged door enclosing a velvet-lined interior (lacking shelves), the base of breakfront form above a fall front secretaire drawer decorated with classical figures in a landscape, the mahogany-lined interior with two small drawers and leather writing surface, on turned and fluted tapering legs joined by a shelf85cm by 43cm by 202cmProvenance: Tennants Autumn Fine Art Sale, 16 November 2012, lot 1656
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