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Click here to subscribe19TH CENTURY GENTLEMANS SMALL ENGRAVED GILT METAL AND BLACK MOROCCO BOX in the form of a small safe with folding angular loop handle the door with knob handle and central gilt metal key hole stamped E.Cotterillo Patent (lacks key) enclosing three small morocco fronted and mahogany lined drawers with folding handles, for "Notes" "Gold" and "Silver" 6" (15.2 cm) high x 4 3/8" (11.1 cm) wide x 3 3/8" (8.5 cm) deep
A French giltmetal engraved carriage clockCirca 1860The one-piece case engraved all over with scrolling foliage and with a similarly engraved back door, the gilt dial also engraved, inscribed 'RAINGO FRES', with black painted chapters and blued steel moon hands, the twin train movement with platform cylinder escapement and with countwheel strike on a bell14.5cm. high. 1 key. Illustrated
A mahogany cased regulatorBy Steward, 406, Strand, London, circa 1860The case with an arched pediment, above a glazed door, flanked to each side by fluted canted angles with brass wire inlay, the trunk with a rectangular hinged door, on stepped panelled plinth; the 10 ½ in. square brass dial engraved 'MEAN TIME', with Arabic chapters, enclosing a seconds subsidiary dial, sweep centre minutes and hour subsidiary below, signed 'STEWARD / 406. STRAND'. with blued steel hands, the five pillar movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power, pivoted crutch, with wood rod and large brass bob pendulum193cm. high. 1 pendulum. 1 weights. 2 door keys. Illustrated
A walnut cased regulator The movement by Benjamin Crook, Hackney, mid-19th century, the case 20th centuryThe 10in. square brass dial signed 'Benj. Crook, Hackney', with sweep centre minutes, seconds subsidary and hour arc aperture, the movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power lever, the associated later case with arched pediment above glazed door and side panels, the trunk inset with a panel door, on plinth base, with wooden rod and large brass bob pendulum.189cm. high. 1 pendulum. 1 key. Illustrated
A late Regency mahogany, crossbanded and outlined longcase regulator of long durationBy James Whitelaw, EdinburghThe carved and fretted arched pediment above a circular brass bezel glazed door, the trunk fitted with a rectangular door, flame veneered, flanked to each side by reeded decoration, with rounded terminal, on a plinth base and bracket feet; the 14 ¼ in. circular silvered dial, with Roman chapters, five-minute Arabic outer markers, signed 'James Whitelaw / Edinburgh' below a foliate scroll, with sweep centre seconds, and pierced hands, the single train movement with deadbeat escapement and four additional wheels to the train, with brass rod, brass bob pendulum, the cast iron intermediate dial plate impressed TINNEMORE216cm. high. 1 weight. 1 pendulum. 1 door key. 2 keys. Illustrated
A George III oak longcase clockBy William Mayhew, WoodbridgeThe case surmounted by three giltwood spherical finials, above the arched top and glazed door, flanked by fluted three-quarter columns, the 12in. arched engraved brass dial, signed in a roundel to the arch 'Wm. Mayhew /Woodbridge', with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, the twin train movement with five shouldered pillars with anchor escapement and striking on a bell, the trunk with an arched door, on plinth base225cm. high. 2 weights. 1 pendulum. 1 key. 1 door key. Illustrated
A George III oak cased 30 hour longcase clockBy Jeremiah Bullock, EllesmereThe case with a deep overhanging moulded pediment, above a glazed door flanked by turned uprights, the trunk with an arched door, centred by a stellar inlay, on plinth base, the 30 hour movement with 11 ¼ in. square brass dial, engraved to the centre 'Jerh. Bullock, Ellesmere', with foliate cast spandrels, chapter ring and calendar aperture arc, later engraved above the XII 'WILKINSON' and below the VI 'COCKSHUT', the twin train movement with anchor escapement and external countwheel strike on a bell.181cm. high
An oak longcase clockThe movement by Thomas Cragg, Horsham, circa 1790The case with an arched pediment with wavy fret, above a glazed door, flanked to each side by slender tapering fluted uprights, the trunk inset with an arched door, between reeded uprights, on plinth base and shaped apron; the 12 in. silvered dial signed in the arch 'Thos Cragg HORSHAM' with Roman chapters and Arabic five-minute markers, seconds subsidiary and pierced blued steel hands, the movement with four shouldered pillars, anchor escapement and strike on a bell, the case and movement associated.209cm. high. IllustratedThomas Cragg was admitted a member of the Clockmakers' Company circa 1785.
A pine 30 hour longcase clock19th centuryThe case with an arched pediment, surmounted by three finials, above the glazed door, the trunk inset with a panel door, on plinth base; the 11in. square painted dial with calendar aperture, shell spandrels and blued steel pierced hands, the 30 hour twin train movement with countwheel strike on a bell, with anchor escapement, dial and case possibly associated.220cm. high. 1 weight. 1 pendulum.
An Edwardian mahogany, satinwood and marquetry inlaid quarter chiming triple train longcase clockThe case with an arched pediment surmounted by a pair of brass finials, flanked to each side by fluted Corinthian columns, with glass door and side panels, above the trunk flanked by a Corinthian quarter column to each side, inlaid with partial sunburst rays, the arched door centred by an oval inlaid panel of a scantily clad maiden holding a floral wreath, with husk and foliate scrolls about, the plinth inlaid with a ribbon-tied urn, the 12in. arched brass dial, with pierced and cast spandrels, subsidiary in the arch for 'CHIME ON EIGHT BELLS / CAMBRIDGE CHIMES', with silvered chapter ring, matted centre and seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, the triple train movement with four substantial turned pillars, anchor escapement and quarter striking on nine bells and hour striking on a gong.222cm high. 3 weights. 1 pendulum. 1 case key. Illustrated
A Queen Anne walnut longcase clockThe movement by Charles Gretton, LondonThe case with a moulded pediment above a pierced frieze, with glazed door and sides between tapering turned uprights, the trunk inset with a panel door, centred with a circular glass, on plinth base; the 12in. dial with crown and twin cherub spandrels, the matted centre signed in an oval 'Cha Gretton, London', with seconds subsidary and calendar aperture, with harboured winding holes, the silvered chapter ring with diamond half hour markers, and with pierced blued steel hands, the twin train movement with five ringed and knopped pillars, anchor escapement and internal countwheel strike on a bell, the case and movement possibly associated, the case with restorations and adaptations219cm. high. 2 weights. 1 pendulum. 1 door key. 1 key. IllustratedCharles Gretton, born in 1649, was a celebrated clockmaker.Apprenticed in 1662, at the age of 13, he was admitted as a member of the Clockmakers' Company in 1672 and Master in 1700. He had his workshop in Fleet Street at 'The Ship'. He died in 1731.COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:Dennis Radage, Laila Radage, and Warner Meinen, Charles Gretton: Clock and Watchmaking: Through the Golden Age, Vancouver 2016
A late George II oak and fruitwood crossbanded longcase clockBy Thomas Ogden, Halifax, circa 1750The case with an arched moulded pediment, above a parcel-gilt foliate panel, with glazed door below, flanked by a column to each side, the trunk with an arched panel door, centred by a turned roundel, on a plinth base; the 12 ¾ in. arched brass dial, outlined with an arched moulding to the edge, and with subsidiary dial in the arch for the age and phase of the moon, flanked to each side by a dolphin spandrel, the silvered chapter ring with Roman chapters and Arabic five-minute markers, and fleur-de-lys half hour markers, signed at the VI 'Tho. Ogden Halifax' enclosing a matted centre with seconds subsidiary, engraved to its centre with a sunburst, with a pair of harboured winding holes and centred below by another with calendar and engraved with a pair of birds on foliage, the twin train movement with arched plates, turned pillars, internal countwheel strike, fine steel work227cm. high. 2 weights. 1 pendulum. 1 door key. IllustratedThomas Ogden, 1693-1769. A noted clockmaker and a Quaker. In this movement he displays elements of his finer work, such as the half-bead border to the dial edge, arched plates and finely detailed steel work.COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:Brian Loomes, Clockmakers of Northern England, Ashbourne 1997
An ebonised longcase clockThe movement by Samuel Cox, Worcester, late 17th/early 18th century, the case associated and laterThe case with a rising hood, iron latch, the moulded pediment above a glazed door and sides flanked by spiral turned columns, the trunk with a panel door, centred with a glazed roundel, on plinth base; the 10in. square brass dial with silvered chapter ring, signed 'Samuel Cox, Worcester' at the VI, with cherub mask and foliate spandrels, seconds subsidiary below the XII, rose engraved and matted centre with harboured winding holes, and date aperture above the VI, blued steel hands, the twin train movement with five ringed pillars, with anchor escapement and external countwheel strike on a bell196cm. high. 1 weight. 1 pendulum. 1 key. Illustrated
A walnut longcase clockThe movement by William Kipling, London, first half 18th century, the case a recent copyThe rising hood, with iron latch to the backplate, with a plain pediment above a pierced fret work sound panel, with glazed front and sides, flanked by three-quarter spiral twist columns, the trunk with a panel door, on a plinth base and bun feet; the 12in. square brass dial with engraved outer border, with twin cherub and crown spandrels, with silvered chapter ring, signed above the VI 'Will Kipling London', Roman numerals and Arabic five-minute markers, enclosing a matted centre with seconds subsidiary, engraved with a sunburst, harboured winding holes, and with an aperture for the day and another for the calendar date, pierced blued steel hands, the twin train movement with five ringed turned pillars, with anchor escapement and internal countwheel strike on a bell219cm. high. 1 pendulum. 2 weeks. 1 door key. 1 key. IllustratedWilliam Kipling, a fine maker, apprenticed through the Blacksmith's Company to Thomas Johnson in 1695; he died in 1757.
A 30 hour ebonised longcase clockThe movement by Christopher Gould, London, circa 1690, the case 20th centuryThe rising hood with an iron latch, moulded cornice above pierced fret work, glazed front and sides flanked by spiral turned columns, the trunk inset with a panel door centred with a glazed aperture, on plinth base and bun feet; the 11in. square brass dial signed on the brass plate below the VI 'Chr Gould Londoni fecit', with cherub mask and foliate spandrels, silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, blued steel hands, the twin train 30 hour movement with ringed pillars, anchor escapement and external countwheel strike201cm. high. 1 pendulum. 1 weight. 1 pully. 1 lead counterweight. 1 case key. IllustratedChristopher Gould was admitted to the Clockmakers' Company in 1682. He was declared bankrupt in 1706, and took a pension from the Clockmakers' Company in 1713 until his death in 1718.
A 30 hour ebonised longcase clockThe movement by John Knibb, Oxford, circa 1715, the case incorporating 18th century elements and possibly associated.The case with a moulded pediment above a pierced fret panel, with plain hinged door below, flanked to each side by a glazed panel, the trunk inset with a door, with plinth base on bun feet; the 10 ½ in. square brass dial, with twin cherub supporting mask spandrels, silvered chapter ring signed 'John Knibb, Oxon', the matted centre with single blued steel pierced hand, the posted brass frame with twin train movement, anchor escapement and with external countwheel on a bell203cm. high. 1 pendulum. 1 weight. 1 door key. IllustratedJohn Knibb was born in 1650, the sixth son of Thomas and Elizabeth Knibb of Claydon, Oxfordshire. He was cousin to Samuel Knibb (1625-70) and younger brother of Joseph Knibb (1640-1711).Around 1664, John joined his elder brother, Joseph, in Oxford. After Samuel's death in 1670, Joseph moved to London to take over his workshop, while John remained in Oxford. John was not admitted as a Freeman of the City of Oxford until 1673, before which time he could only produce clocks in his brother's name. He died in 1722.
A George III mahogany longcase clockBy Fladgate & Wilder, LondonThe hood with an arched pediment centred by an ogee plinth, flanked to each side by fluted canted angles, glazed door, the trunk with a break-arch door, flame veneer panel, on stepped panelled plinth, the arched brass 12in. dial, signed on an arc FLADGATE & WILLDER (sic) LONDON, with STRIKE / SILENT subsidiary, matted centre, above a silvered chapter ring, seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, with six unusual chinoiserie spandrels, stamped '556' to the lower right of the dial plate (underneath the spandrel), the twin train movement with anchor escapement, striking on a bell, with large brass bob pendulum, with brass bound wooden shaft, the case and movement possibly associated222cm. high. 2 weights, 1 pendulum. IllustratedFladgate was in partnership with Wilder up to 1775. The premises were in Conduit Street. He died in 1781.
A 30 hour ebonised longcase clockThe movement by Richard Rayment, Bury St Edmunds, second quarter 18th century, the case laterWith a moulded pediment, above a glazed door flanked by spiral turned columns and a glazed panel to each side, the trunk inset with a panel door, on plinth base; the 11in. brass dial, signed 'Rich. Rayment Bury St. Edmunds' on the silvered chapter ring, with shell crested mask spandrels, matted centre, single pierced steel hand and calendar aperture, the posted brass frame with two trains, anchor escapement and countwheel strike (countwheel lacking) on a bell206cm. high. 1 pendulum. 2 weights. 1 pulley. 1 lead counterweight. Illustrated
A Regency mahogany and brass line inlaid drop dial wall timepieceThe 12in. white painted dial inscribed 'James Hearne / LONDON', with pierced moon hands and a cast bezel and convex glass, above a shaped glazed aperture in the trunk, with a small door to the base, the fusée movement with anchor escapement61cm. high. 1 pendulum. 1 winding key. 1 door key. Illustrated
A German walnut regulatorBy Spindler & Hoyer, Göttingen, No. 1113, circa 1900The rectangular case with a glazed door, with small silvered maker's plate at the top, the circular 8 ¾ in. silvered dial with sweep centre minutes, Arabic five-minute markers and two subsidiaries for the minutes and hours with Roman chapters, the movement, numbered 1113, with deadbeat escapement, adjustable pallets, maintaining power and adjustable crutch, with wood rod pendulum and brass bob135cm. high. 1 weight. 1 pendulum. Illustrated
A Victorian mahogany wall regulatorCirca 1875The circular moulded pediment with glazed door, above foliate carved brackets, the trunk centred with a glazed door, flanked by canted angles, with faceted base, the 14in. circular white painted dial, inscribed 'P. G. WILSON / INVERNESS', with Roman chapters and seconds subsidary, the weight-driven movement with arched plates, deadbeat escapement and maintaining power166cm. high. 1 weight. 1 pendulum. 1 key. 1 door key. Illustrated
A Swiss gilt brass solar-powered Ellipse d'Or timepieceBy Patek Philippe, Geveva, No. 1.802.024, Ref. 31477, circa 1980The ovoid case inset with a solar-powered panel to the top, above an oval dial, signed, with plain batons and hands, with a hinged back door and visible circular circuit board, in a fitted red leather case20cm. high. 1 case. Illustrated
A Victorian ormolu-mounted ebonised triple train quarter-chiming bracket clockCirca 1890The arched case surmounted with five vase-shaped finials, above the glazed door, with canted angles, each mounted with a female caryatid and with a pierced cast panel to each side, and a grille door to the back, on four acanthus cast claw feet, the three train fusée movement, with chain drive, chiming the quarters on a carillon of eight bells and striking the hour on a gong, with recoil anchor escapement, locking pendulum to the backplate, the arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring and matted centre, pierced blued steel hands, the arch with two subsidiaries - CHIME/SILENT and CHIME ON 8 BELLS/ CHIME ON 4 BELLS61cm. high. 1 pendulum (locked in case), 1 key, 1 case key. Illustrated
A George III mahogany and brass-mounted bracket clockBy John Dwerrihouse, LondonThe arched case with triple brass banded pads and a carrying handle, above a glazed door front and back, the sides inset with brass grille panels, the 6 ¾ in. arched brass dial, with twin subsidiaries to the arch for STRIKE / SILENT and pendulum adjustment, the circular silvered dial below signed to the centre DWERRIHOUSE / BERKELEY SQUARE, with calendar subsidary ring above the VI, the twin train fusée movement with anchor escapement and strike on a bell42cm. high. 1 pendulum (locked in clock), 1 key, 1 case key. IllustratedJohn Dwerrihouse had premises in Charles Street, which leads off Berkeley Street. He was admitted to the Clockmakers' Company in 1781. He entered into partnership with Carter around 1802.
A giltmetal-mounted ebonised bracket clock, of small sizeIn the James II style, by John Marshall, London, circa 1960The case with a cast handle above the domed top with pierced foliate cast panel, above the hinged glazed panel door, with two shield-shaped escutcheons, with glazed side panels and hinged back door, on a moulded plinth and block feet; the 4in. square brass dial with winged cherub mask spandrels, silvered chapter ring with trident half-hour markers, blackened steel hands, matted centre and false pendulum aperture, the movement with foliate engraved backplate, signed 'Jno Marshall / LONDON', with rose engraved countwheel, verge escapement and plain pillars25cm. high. IllustratedJohn Marshall's love of clockmaking began in the early 1960s. Recalling the Golden age of clockmaking, he crafted a number of clocks and won a silver medal from the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in 1994. Working in the traditional manner, he crafted every component, bar the main springs. He was a cabinet-maker and worked at Arthur Brett's in Norwich.
A giltmetal-mounted ebonised quarter striking bracket clockThe movement second half 19th century, the case late 17th centuryThe case with a giltmetal domed top cast with cherub masks and foliate scrolls, above a glazed door, the sides each with a giltmetal cast cockerel pierced panel, with a glazed back door; the 6 ¾in. square brass dial with cherub mask spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and trefoil half-hour marker, calendar aperture below the XII and strike/silent above, with harboured winding holes, the later twin train chain fusée movement with four pillars, with anchor escapement and quarter striking on two bells36 cm. high. 1 pendulum, 1 key. Illustrated
A Victorian ormolu-mounted three train quarter-chiming red tortoiseshell bracket clockBy J. C. Jennens, London, circa 1880The arched case with a square stepped pediment and five baluster-shaped finials, the glazed door flanked to each side by a female caryatid, the sides each with a brass handle and grille panel, on foliate cast feet, the 7 ¼ in. arched brass dial, with twin subsidiaries in the arch CHIME / SILENT and WESTMINSTER CHIMES / CHIME ON EIGHT BELLS, the silvered chapter ring with Arabic chapters within roundels, with engraved centre and cast spandrels, the triple train chain fusée movement, signed to the backplate ' 'J.C. Jennens / Great Sutton Street / London', with anchor escapement and quarter-chiming on a carillon of nine bells and hour strike on a gong56cm. high. 1 pendulum (in clock), 1 case key. IllustratedPROVENANCEThe Gooch family, Benacre Hall, Suffolk, Sotheby's House sale, 9 May 2000, lot 135.
An Edwardian inlaid mahogany bedroom suiteComprising a three door wardrobe with central marquetry inlaid and box wood strung bow front door enclosing sliding shelves and drawers, flanked on either side by a full length bevelled mirrored door enclosing hanging space, width approx 192cm, a dressing table with shaped bevelled swing mirror above trinket drawers and alcoves, the bow front base section incorporating four drawers, raised on six square tapered supports terminating on casters, width approx 122cm, bedside cabinet, approx 44cm, and four foot bedstead.
A Flemish style carved oak side cupboard, circa 1900Featuring a carved angled frieze drawer, with heavy cast metal handle, above carved and panelled cupboard door flanked by pilaster uprights, raised on plinth base, width approx 90cm. CONDITION REPORT: cupboard - stains and marks to top, some splits, scratches etc - see images
A rare Chinese export table work cabinet,c.1820, gilt decorated on black lacquer with figures in pavilions, gardens or at receptions within foliate borders, a stepped hinged cover opening to reveal compartments, some containing small ivory implements, the pair of front doors inset with shaped marble panels painted with butterflies, flowers and peacocks, the reverse of marble with other birds and flowers, all within a gilt dragon decorated ground, the interior with two short drawers and a lower drawer which pulls out to form a hinged writing slope, carved ivory door and handles, on four ball feet, the reverse of the cabinet painted with flowers and rocks in gilt,34.3cm wide24cm deep42cm highLiterature: Work cabinets with marble are very rare. For further information on this type of gilt decorated lacquer furniture, see Carl Crossman's 'The China Trade', p263-288.For a similar cabinet, see Sotheby's New York, 18 September 1996, lot 285.清约1820年 黑漆描金龙纹开光庭院人物图嵌花鸟图大理石写字柜
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