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Click here to subscribeA George IV Carved Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet, almost certainly by Gillows, 2nd quarter 19th century, the moulded pediment surmounted by a stiff leaf border with a carved urn, flowers and berries below, the door with an inverted front moulded pediment above a stiff leaf carved border framing a glazed panel sliding on runners, the interior with three mirror plates and glass shelves, the moulded base on castors143cm by 65cm by 257cm
^ A Prattware Model of a Longcase Clock, date 1794, with dolphin finial above the impressed date 1794 and circular dial with an M flanked by two crouching lions, the rectangular trunk and door on a rectangular base, the whole picked out in typical colours26cm highA Similar Example, with circular dial over a rectangular trunk and door and rectangular base23cm high (2)See Lewis (John & Griselda) Prattware, pg.243 for a similar to the first clock, also dated 1794, in Manchester City Art GalleryDated clock - Crazed all over. Some glaze scratches and edge abrasiosn. Free from chips, cracks and restoration.Similar - two chips to the front of the plinth. A large flate chip to the rear at the plinth. Firing crack on the top of the hood. Glaze crazed all over. Some minor staining patches and some glaze abrasions mainly to the edges.
A George II Figured, Featherbanded and Brass Mounted Walnut Cabinet on Chest, second quarter 18th century, the quarter-veneered drawers with foliate engraved brass hinges enclosing an arrangement of eighteen oak-lined drawers, the base with two short over two long oak-lined drawers with later brasses, on a moulded base with bracket feet129cm by 54cm by 186cmPrevious handle marks visible on drawer fronts see images. The door is slightly warped at the top again see images otherwise reasonable colour throughoutright hand side with later brass backplate
A George I Walnut, Crossbanded and Ebony-Strung Kneehole Desk, early 18th century, the quarter-veneered top with re-entrant corners above an oak-lined frieze drawer, six small drawers below with later handles, all around a central cupboard door inlaid with a sun burst, on bracket feet76cm by 46cm by 79cmVarious veneer losses, mainly around the bracket feet sides. Top section, some fading numerous ring marks and veneers lifting Brasses replaced and some bracket feet later, drawers are open but no keysome previous handle marks visible numerous bruising mainly to side panels reasonable colour
An 18th Century Flemish Kingwood, Palmwood, Ebony and Parquetry Decorated Table Cabinet, the moulded top decorated with sun bursts within lozenges and framed by tracery panels, the cupboard doors enclosing a four-as-one pine-lined long drawer above a central cupboard door and flanked by an arrangement of smaller drawers, on a later stand with square chamfered legs and scrolled bracketscabinet 78cm by 33cm by 37cmstand 79cm by 35cm by 78cm
{} A French Louis XV-Style Kingwood and Gilt-Metal-Mounted Vitrine, circa 1880, with a pierced brass gallery above a bevelled glass plate, the hinged lid enclosing a plate-glass shelf above a velvet-lined interior, on slender cabriole legs with gilt metal mounts decorated with roses, leaves and an urn issuing a flame, on acanthus-decorated claw feet 44cm by 38cm by 83cmRemoved from Aske HallProvenance: Sold on behalf of The Trustees of the late 3rd Marquess of Zetland Will TrustReasonable condition, however, general scratches to the glass. Also some very slight movement in the top section (probably from lifting the item) Also small faults/stress cracks on the legs as photographed good quality metal mounts, glazed door is open but no key
A Victorian Carved Mahogany Four-Door Library Bookcase, 3rd quarter 19th century, the architectural moulded pediment with carved finials above a plain frieze with glazed doors below enclosing adjustable shelves, flanked by leaf-carved stiles, the base with two glazed doors flanked by moulded cupboard doors, all between carved stiles and moulded brackets, on a breakfront platform base230cm by 56cm by 272cmGenerally good conditionMiddle section with some scuffs and scratches also base with general scuffs. Generally a good colour with exception of the side panels with slight fading
A Good Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock, signed Wm Greenall, St Helen, circa 1780, swan neck pediment with front gilt scroll decorated panels, trunk with blind fretwork borders, nicely figured trunk door flanked by inset pilasters, base with blind fretwork canted corners, 14-inch arch brass dial with a Roman and Arabic silvered chapter ring, inner date ring, seconds dial, finely scroll engraved dial centre, the arch with moon phase aperture and signed on a silvered arched plaque above, four pillar movement with an anchor escapement and rack striking on a bell240cm highHood with small chips to the edges in parts, finials are missing, front of the case with old repairs to the fretwork to the right hand corner, some small chips in parts to the fretwork, front of the case with some cracks, dial with small staining marks, movement looks complete, with pendulum and two weights.
~ A Victorian Kingwood, Tulipwood, Marquetry and Gilt-Metal-Mounted Bonheur de Jour, late 19th century, in Louis XV style, the superstructure with a moulded platform top above a central cupboard door with Sèvres-style oval porcelain plaque flanked by six serpentine-shape drawers, above a serpentine-shape long drawer revealing an ebonised and brown leather ratchet writing surface, on slender cabriole legs with gilt foliate mounts and sabots99cm by 58cm by 117cm
A Carved Oak Court Cupboard, circa 1680, of unusual geometric carved form, the canopy top above bulbous carved supports, with a central cupboard door flanked by moulded panels, all between profile carved uprights, with two frieze drawers above moulded cupboard doors enclosing a small shelf above a moulded breakfront base, on stile feet143cm by 54cm by 130cmProvenance: George Horton-Fawkes, Farnley Hall, Yorkshire, and purchased from Charles Lumb & Sons in 1968
~ A Victorian Burr Walnut, Marquetry-Inlaid and Gilt-Metal-Mounted Credenza, circa 1870, the moulded top above a central cupboard door with stiff leaf carved border flanked by glazed doors enclosing a green fabric-lined interior, all between marquetry decorated stiles with gilt metal mounts, on a platform base with turned feet149cm by 42cm by 113cm
^ A Prattware Model of a Longcase Clock, circa 1810, with foliate cresting over two putti flying above the clock face, the trunk with arched door, on a rectangular base with an urn and foliage, picked out in typical colours20.5cm highA Similar Example20.5cm high (2)See Lewis (John & Griselda) Prattware, pg.243 for a similar example in Manchester City Art GalleryFirst clock with sponged sides - no restoration. chip on the top of the hood. Other chips to the rim of the plinth. Glaze pitted and crazed. Very slightly abraded.Similar - no chips, cracks or restoration. Glaze crazed and pitted. With some very slight and minor abrasions.
A George I Walnut and Crossbanded Kneehole Desk, early 18th century, the crossbanded and moulded top above an oak-lined frieze drawer with six small drawers below, all between fluted and canted stiles and quarter-cut column supports around a central cupboard door, on a moulded plinth base with bracket feet92cm by 51cm by 80cm Reasonable colour throughout, deep scratches to the top.timber patch repairs to sides as photographs brasses seem original shrinkage splits to sides and front corners Section of moulding replaced
{} A George III Mahogany Kneehole Desk, 3rd quarter 18th century, the moulded top above a pine-lined drawer with three further drawers below with original handles, all around a moulded cupboard door, on bracket feet92cm by 52cm by 77cmRemoved from Aske HallProvenance: Sold on behalf of The Trustees of the late 3rd Marquess of Zetland Will Trust
A Japanese Ivory-Inlaid, Painted and Gilt Lacquer Kodansu (Table Cabinet), in the manner of Ogawa Haritsu, 19th century, of rectangular form, decorated in relief with Sagemono including netsuke, inro, ojime, kiseruzutsu and tabakoire, the door enclosing an arrangement of six drawers with compartments and a tray painted with brocade38cm wideWith non-transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number RF514N9M One drawer handle missing and with associated damages. Some typical minor losses and chips throughout. Some surface wear. Faint covering to top panel.
A Queen Anne Walnut, Featherbanded and Crossbanded Kneehole Dressing Table, early 18th century, the quarter-veneered top with moulded edge above an oak-lined long drawer and an arrangement of six small drawers with original brass handles around a pull-out drawer above an arched apron and central cupboard door, on bun feet89cm by 51cm by 87cm
A late 18th century (with restorations) free-standing pine corner cupboard: the outset cornice above dentil and blind fret cornice in Chinese Chippendale style; single glazed door enclosing shaped shelves and above a brushing slide; two-panel door below; raised on bracket stile feet. (LWH 119 x 53 x 204.5 cm).
An early 20th century bow-fronted mahogany and boxwood-strung freestanding display cabinet: single door with astragal glazing bars opening to reveal shelf below; central bowed section with vertical plain mahogany veneered oval; raised on square tapering sabre-style legs. (LWH 91 x 41.5 x 173.5 cm).
A late 18th century mahogany bureau-bookcase (unassociated top): dentil cornice above panel doors enclosing shelves; the lower bureau section with cleated fall opening to reveal a fully fitted interior with concentric cupboard door, pigeonholes and drawers; four full-width graduated drawers raised on bracket feet. (LWH 92 x 54 x 215 cm).
An early 20th century brass lantern clock modelled as a 17th century original: high arched domed top (as a bell) and pierced three-quarter gallery above a 10.5 cm dial with Roman numerals signed 'John Wise - London'; unusually, both sides and the rear door opening to expose a good gilded movement striking on a gong, individually numbered 1496, with slow-fast adjustment, engraved 'PAYNE & Co. - 163 New Bond Street, London'. The clock mounting onto a square mahogany base with short squared feet (right-hand rear foot missing). With key. (26 cm high)
An Edwardian freestanding mahogany corner cupboard with boxwood-stringing and marquetry decoration: the 15-panel astragal glazed door enclosing shaped shelves and above a further glazed door; the upper and lower sections decorated with harebells and swags; shaped apron and shaped bracket feet (LWH 82 x 46 x 199 cm)
An unusual oak low cabinet with 17th century elements: the cleated top above two panelled doors with linenfold carving flanked by carved male and female caryatids; linenfold panel sides; raised on stile feet. The inside of the right door with handwritten ink annotation 'Hubert John Elliott of Barnet fecit 1885 aged 18'. (LWH 95 x 43 x 55 cm).
A serpentine-fronted mahogany and ebony-strung sideboard: central bow-fronted drawer above a slide-out napery drawer; concave cupboard door to the left and a concave cellarette drawer to the right, each with lion mask ring-handles; raised on square tapering legs terminating in spade feet. (LWH 182 x 67 x 92 cm)
Built Pocher Models 1/8 scale Alfa Romeo Spider Touring Gran Sport 1932 mixed media model with original instruction manual, poseable front wheels, removable panels, engine detail etc. Right side door detached, other door doesn't open. Some bodywork paint shrinkage, model would benefit from some restoration. Overall length approx 52cm
the 11 3/4" silvered dial with subsidiary seconds dial, on a brass eight day movement striking to a gong, the case with arched hood and brass side grilles to a flame mahogany trunk door, trunk door key, pendulum and two brass weights, height 201cm. *Condition: Wear to varnish, splits to case, surface wear to dial, break to hood 'cornice', working condition unknown.
in the Sheraton style, with glazed cupboard top decorated with cherubs and floral sprays, the roll-top base with fitted interior and three drawers around a kneehole, on tapering square sections legs, all further painted with a central figural scene, flowers and instruments, height 210cm, width 77cm, depth 53cm. *Condition: Roll-top handles off (but present), slide stuck, generally worn with some lifting, door warped.
the 6 1/2" dial with silvered chapter ring, Roman and Arabic numerals and subsidiary dials signed Thomas Page, Norwich, on a brass eight day single train fusee movement striking to a bell, with engraved backplate, the ebonised case with sarcophagus top and brass handle, with pendulum and winder, height 52cm. *Condition: Case stained, also with loose moulding to one side so door cannot fully open, movement loose in case and appears possibly seized, needs work.
the crossbanded top with central circular motif above two doors and sides with similar central circles, enclosing a fitted interior with two long drawers, two small drawers and two deeper drawers with faux double fronts, all with brass petal drop handles, height 49cm, width 61cm, depth 35cm, with key. *Condition: Restored with some repairs, particularly to left door and further splits throughout, one door warped and lock not functional, key replacement.
London and North Western Railway 12 inch dial mahogany cased fusee railway clock supplied to the LNWR around 1860 by John Walker of London. The rectangular plated chain driven fusee movement has turned pillars and a shaped back cock. The mahogany case with LNWR enamel clock numberplate 2180 screwed to the right hand side has a thin one piece turned surround dovetailed back box with one side door and a bottom door with cock beading secured by a brass lock, it also retains its original cast brass bezel hinged to the left and secured with a bezel lock and key. The original dial is lettered L&N.W.R JNo Walker 40 Princess St Leicester Squ 5846 and has typical John Walker blued steel heart shaped hands. In working condition complete with pendulum and key. A rare clock that has retained its pre grouping dial writing.
Great Eastern Railway 8 inch dial mahogany cased fusee clock supplied to the GER by Arnold and Lewis of Manchester circa 1890. The rectangular plated chain driven fusee movement has turned pillars and snailed plates. The Balloon style mahogany case has a back door with lock, and a cast brass bezel with convex glass with four round brass feet. The Silvered convex dial has Arnold & Lewis Manchester engraved and wax filled and BR(E) hand painted at the top and the clock number 880 on the rear of the dial. it also has time keeping adjustment via a key operated square. The pendulum has a zinc cylindrical bob. A fine clock that is shown in the LNER clock records as being in use at the Great Eastern Hotel Liverpool St London Abercorn rooms. Measures 20in tall x 12in wide x 7in deep and is in working condition complete with pendulum and key and a copy of the LNER clock record, not checked for accuracy. This clock is featured on a GER postcard clearly showing this clock on the mantlepiece in the hotel.
Great Eastern Railway 8in oak cased fusee railway clock with a rectangular plated chain driven English fusee movement with screwed pillars, supplied to the GER circa 1900. The original dial has been repainted post 1948 by the clock workshops at Doncaster and now displays BR(E) 2096. The oak case has one side door with the GER ivorine numberplate 2096 screwed onto the inside, a bottom door secured with a brass turn and a spun brass bezel. The LNER clock records show this clock as last in use at Whitemoor Goods Office. In working order but not checked for accuracy complete with pendulum and key and a copy of the LNER clock record.
Great North of Scotland Railway 12 inch mahogany cased drop dial trunk railway clock. The chain driven English fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has rectangular plates and turned pillars. The ornate mahogany case with a cast brass bezel has a carved wooden surround, lenticle window, one side access door and a bottom door with a lock, the LNER (Scotland) ivorine clock numberplate 16674 is screwed to the front of the drop. The original dial is lettered A. Alexander Elgin. A superb and probably unique Scottish clock Circa 1870. Ex Craigellachie station on the old Great North of Scotland Whisky Route between Keith and Boat Of Garten which closed to Passengers in 1966 and to Goods in 1968. In full working order complete with pendulum and keys.
Great Western Railway 8in mahogany cased fusee railway clock with a rectangular plated chain driven English fusee movement with screwed pillars, supplied to the GWR circa 1900. The original dial has been repainted post 1948 by the clock workshops at Reading and now displays BR-W. The mahogany case has one side door, a bottom door secured with a brass turn and a spun brass bezel, the GWR ivorine clock numberplate G.W.R. 3304 is screwed onto the left hand side of the case. In working order but not checked for accuracy complete with pendulum and keys.
Rhymney Railway 12in oak cased English fusee railway clock. The brass chain driven fusee movement with rectangular plates is in clean condition. The dial has been restored and has GWR in block style. The oak case with convex surround, 1 side door and a bottom door secured with the GWR modified ball bearing catch is in good condition, also on the inside door is a partial label with Ystrad Mynach North Cabin. A nice example of a Welsh pre grouping clock in working condition complete with pendulum and key but not tested for accuracy. Ystrad Mynach was on the Rhymney Railway between Caerphilly and Pengam.
London Brighton & South Coast Railway 14in oak cased drop dial chisel bottom chain driven fusee railway clock supplied to LB&SCR in 1860 by Richard Webster of Cornhill London. The oak chisel bottom case has one side door and a bottom door secured by a brass latch and both have BR-W brass hinges, the case is stamped in the front 89B and has the BR-W traffolite clock numberplate BR-WR 5164 screwed onto the left hand side, it also retains its original cast brass bezel. The rectangular plated chain driven fusee movement is in good working condition and is complete with its original pendulum. The original dial repainted post 1950 at Reading is lettered BR-W. The Southern clock records show that this clock was supplied by Richard Webster in 1860 and was previously deployed at Barrier No 15, Victoria station before being transferred to the S&DJR line where it was used at Evercreech junction Station Platform and taken over by the Western Region in October 1950. An impressive timepiece from the Somerset and Dorset route, in working condition complete with pendulum, key and a copy of the clock record, but not tested for timekeeping.
North Eastern Railway 12 inch mahogany cased fusee railway clock with a rectangular plated chain driven English fusee movement with screwed pillars, supplied to the NER circa 1900. The original dial has been repainted post 1948 by the clock workshops at Doncaster and now displays BR NE 5301. The mahogany case has two side doors, a bottom door secured with a brass lock and a spun brass bezel. The LNER clock records show this clock as last in use at Newcastle Forth Station Goods Agents Office and that it was originally NER clock number 1227. In working order but not checked for accuracy complete with pendulum and keys and a copy of the LNER clock record. NB The rear of the case has Worksop AM in black crayon so it might have ended up there briefly before being sold by British Rail at Collectors Corner.
Midland Railway oak cased 12in drop dial fusee clock by John Smith & Sons of Derby circa 1880. The English fusee movement with rectangular plates and turned pillars has been cleaned and overhauled. The oak case with carved decorative ears and lenticle window is in excellent condition with a spun brass bezel with a plastered in sight ring, two side doors and a bottom door secured with a lock and key. This clock was restored and overhauled by Dr D.R. Parr and comes complete with a comprehensive information sheet and a copy of the LNER clock record relating to its later clock number of BR(E) 16897 which shows it was last in Railway use at Bradford exchange District Engineers Office and was previously LMS clock number 6553. A lovely clock in working order but not checked for accuracy complete with pendulum and key.
Great Northern Railway oak cased 12 inch dial fusee Railway clock by John Smith & Sons of Derby. Circa 1870. The English chain driven fusee movement with rectangular plates shaped shoulders cut out to the bottom and turned pillars has been recently oiled. The original dial is written G.N.R. John Smith & Sons Midland Clock Works Queen St Derby 1023 and the case has 2 side doors and a bottom door with lock removed and secured with a brass latch and is in good condition. The LNER clock records show this clock as last being in use at Colwick Sidings, Yard Master Carlton Field Box and that it was allocated LNER clock number 9291 which was never applied. A lovely clock in working condition but not tested for accuracy. Complete with pendulum, key and a copy of the LNER clock record.
London & South Western Railway 8 inch mahogany cased fusee railway clock with a cast brass bezel and a rectangular plated wire driven English fusee movement. Supplied to the LSWR circa 1880 by John Walker London. The original dial displays BR(S) JOHN WALKER 1 SOUTH MOLTON ST LONDON 2455 SW. The case has one side door and a bottom door and is stamped in the back box 2455 SW. The Southern Railway clock records show this clock as last in use at Barnes Loop Crossing Box. In working order but not checked for accuracy complete with pendulum and key.
Great Western & Great Central Joint Railway 12 inch mahogany cased drop dial trunk fusee railway clock supplied to the joint committee circa 1900 by Kays of Worcester. The clock has a chain driven English fusee movement with shaped shoulders and turned pillars. The case with a one piece wooden surround, original spun brass bezel with plastered in sight ring, two side access doors and a bottom door secured with a lock has the original brass G.W. & G.C. JOINT No 9 numberplate screwed onto the flame mahogany veneered drop. The dial has been repainted at the GWR Clock works Reading post 1949 and displays BR-W. In full working order complete with pendulum and keys. A rare clock to have survived with its original brass numberplate, from either a signalbox or station on this short 34 mile joint line from Northolt Junction to Ashendon Junction.
London & South Western Railway 8 inch mahogany cased fusee railway clock with a spun brass bezel and a rectangular plated wire driven English fusee movement. Supplied to the LSWR circa 1880 by John Walker London. The dial displays BR(S) JOHN WALKER 1 SOUTH MOLTON ST LONDON 1779 SW. The case has one side door and a bottom door secured with a brass lock and is stamped in the back box 1779SW. The SR clock records show this clock as last in use at Basingstoke C Signal Box and previously at Twickenham West Signal Box and taken out of railway service in December 1966. In working order and recently stripped, manually cleaned and oiled so ready to hang. Complete with pendulum and keys and a copy of the Southern Railway clock record.
DOLL, Catharina (1750-1824). Almanak voor Vrouwen door Vrouwen, Amsterdam, [?1791], small square 8vo, title and 5 plates, bound in old silk boards with watercolour decorations, slipcase. The first in this series of "Almanacs for Women by Women".DOLL, Catharina (1750-1824). Almanak voor Vrouwen door Vrouwen. MDCCXCII. Amsterdam: De Wed. J. Doll, [?1791]. Small square 8vo (98 x 80mm). Half title, engraved title, 5 engraved plates, one of which double-page (one signature detached). Attractively bound in contemporary silk boards, the upper cover with an oval watercolour study of a classical landscape topped with a garland, the lower cover with a watercolour cornucopia, both covers with a blue Greek key-pattern border, floral endpapers, gilt edges, decorated slipcase. The first in this series of "Almanacs for Women by Women" which ran until 1817.
DIGBY, Kenelm (1603-65). A Late Discourse made in Solemne Assembly ... Touching the Cure of Wounds by the Powder of Sympathy; with Instructions how to make the said Powder, London, 1658, 12mo, later calf. Second [English] edition. RARE.DIGBY, Kenelm (1603-65). A Late Discourse Made in a Solemne Assembly of Nobles and Learned Men at Montpellier in France ... Touching the Cure of Wounds by the Powder of Sympathy; with Instructions how to make the said Powder; whereby many other Secrets of Nature are unfolded ... Rendered faithfully out of French into English By R. White, Gent. The Second Edition [see note] corrected and augmented, with the addition of an Index. London: "Printed for R. Lowndes at the White Lion, and T. Davies at the Bible in S. Paul's Church-yard over against the little North Door," 1658. 12mo (138 x 75mm). Title within woodcut typographical border, typographical ornaments and initials, translator's printed dedication to "John Digbye Esq. [b.1627, Kenelm Digby's only surviving son] at Gothhurst", 4-pages of "A Table " [i.e. an index, as called for on the title page] followed by one-page of publisher's advertisements at the end (typographical border to title shaved at fore-edge, pieces torn away from fore-edge of A3 affecting part of one letter of the catchword, some spotting and staining, a few darker spots, lightly browned). Later calf ruled in blind and preserving earlier lettering-piece. Provenance: From the Collection of Professor Jonathan Brostoff, D.M., D.Sc., FRCP, FRCPath (1934-2020); [?]James [?]Frampton (old signature on title); another old, illegible, signature on title. "'The second edition' is the earliest one known, and is probably the original. A French version appeared in 1658. De Morgan believed 'R. White' to be identical with Digby's friend and disciple, Thomas White ... Although a shrewd observer of natural phenomena, Digby was a scientific amateur rather than a man of science. Astrology and alchemy formed serious parts of his study, and his credulity led him to many ludicrous conclusions ... Digby first described his well-known weapon-salve, or powder of sympathy, in the discourse alleged to have been delivered at Montpellier in 1658. Its method of employment stamps it as the merest quackery ... " (see DNB, et passim). The DNB would appear to be wrong about the second edition. WorldCat lists several copies of an English edition of the same year as the present one without the addition of the wording "The Second edition" to the title page and without the addition of an index. Second [English] edition. Rubin Sir Kenelm Digby. An Annotated Bibliography 61; Wing D1436. RARE.
A fine late 17th century olivewood marquetry eight day longcase clock with ten inch dialChristopher Gould, LondonThe hood cut with a hessian-covered sound aperture to the top, over a pierced fret backed in red silk, raised on an ebonised cornice and spirally twisted columns, the long door with oval glazed lenticle and three panels of bird and flower inlay within boxwood and ebony borders against a ground of oyster-cut olivewood, the base with matching inlaid panel on bun feet. The ten inch square brass dial with winged cherub spandrels framing the signature along the lower edge Chr. Gould, Londini fecit, silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with dots at the half-quarter markers and elaborate half-hour markers, the finely matted centre with narrow subsidiary seconds dial over ringed winding squares and a decorated chamfered date aperture. The eight-day weight-driven movement united by five knopped and finned pillars, with anchor escapement and outside count wheel strike on a bell, an L-shaped securing bracket set to the rear of the backplate and locating into a reciprocal bracket in the oak backboard. Ticking and striking, together with a case key, crank winding key, brass-faced pendulum and pair of brass-clad weights. 1.97m (6ft 5.5ns) high.Footnotes:For biography, see Lot 73This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An impressive 18th century brass-bound ebony quarter-repeating table clock with moonphaseClaude Duchesne, LondonThe case surmounted by an inverted caddy top with central finial over a silk-backed pierced soundfret framed by four further finials over an elaborately moulded cornice raised on brass-mounted Tuscan three-quarter columns to each corner framing the long shaped pierced brass-framed sound frets backed in silk to each side, the front and rear doors with similar brass frames, all on a multi-layered moulded base bound in brass to the top and bottom, on substantial brass bun feet. The 8-inch arched brass dial with rare 'Chronos' spandrels depicting a bearded Father Time below a sandglass and pair of wings, framing the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with lozenge half-quarter marks and fleur des lys half-hour markers signed Claudius DuChesne Londini between V and VII, the finely matted centre with ringed winding holes, chamfered and engraved calendar and mock pendulum apertures under intricately pierced blued steel hands, the arch decorated with foliate scrolls and a pair of birds within strapwork enclosing a strike/not strike lever, moonphase (the outer scale marked 1-59) and aperture for setting the phase of the moon. The twin gut fusee movement with five knopped pillars and knife-edge verge escapement, the backplate with extensive floral and strapwork engraving, a partridge in the centre and a beast mask below, framed by a stylised wheatear border. Ticking, striking and repeating with a door key and a winding key. 73cms (28.5ins) highFootnotes:Claude Duchesne was seemingly born around 1670. It is commonly accepted that he lived in Paris, until just after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, at which point he joined many other Huguenot refugees and fled to the U.K. It is uncertain exactly when he arrived, with some putting it as early as 1689. The first concrete evidence of his life in the U.K. is from 1693; not only was he made free of the Clockmaker's Company in this year, he also married Elizabeth Bossu in Stepney. The couple would have at least three children; Claudius, born in 1699, Elizabeth born in 1706, and Anthony, born in 1708, though there are some contemporary reports of the couple having five children at one point. Claudius would eventually become a weaver, and Anthony would become a goldsmith. It is not known what became of Elizabeth. Duchesne became a British citizen in 1711. Duchesne was known to sign his clocks as either 'Claude' or 'Claudius' and 'Duchesne' or 'Du Chesne'. The exact location of his shop is questionable; most clocks give a location of either 'Dean Street, Soho' or 'Long Acre', so it seems likely that he was working in Soho. Wherever he worked, Duchesne appears to have been a highly regarded maker, especially in the construction of musical clocks. An account given by Jane Squire in 1731, notes that she 'understood he had made the musical Part of most of the musical Clocks of Note in Town'. Duchesne set himself apart from other makers of the time by featuring interchangeable music barrels, a style that had last been extensively practiced by William Jourdain in the later 17th century. Both makers also featured twelve bells with multiple, variable hammers and parallel motion music work. This suggests a detailed knowledge of music theory, in addition to the horological skill required to make such clocks. It seems that Duchesne may also have had some acquaintance with George Graham and John Harrison, the latter being introduced to Duchesne by the former. It is thought that Harrison contacted Duchesne in order to obtain the large quantities of brass he, Harrison, needed for his horological experimentations. Claude Duchesne is believed to have died in April 1733, and been buried in St. James, Paddington. His son, Anthony, married Anne Gagnon, and the couple had six children, one of whom, Claude (born in 1735) would go on to be a clockmaker. Duchesne's other known son, Claudius, married Anne, and the couple had four children. One of their children, Elizabeth 'Betty' Duchesne was born in 1724 and was known to be close friends with John, Charles and Sarah Wesley, with John Wesley conducting her funeral in 1776. It is thought that Elizabeth was responsible for gifting a walnut, moon phase eight-day longcase clock, made by her grandfather, to the Wesley's. The clock is reported to have never left Wesley's house, where it remains to this day. A late 19th century account suggests that the clock is the very timepiece that inspired Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to write The Old Clock on the Stairs, though this is not definitive: 'Half-way up the stairs it stands/And points and beckons with its hands.By day its voice is low and light/But in the silent dead of night,Distinct as a passing footstep's fall/It echoes along the vacant hall,Along the ceiling, along the floor/And seems to say, at each chamber-door, --'Forever -- never!/Never -- forever!''Blake, G. (2011) 'A Record of the Death of Claude Duchesne', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 32 (5), pgs. 730-731.Turner, A. (2014) 'Charles Clay: fashioning timely music', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 35 (3), pg.933.Betts, J. (2017) Marine Chronometers at Greenwich. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Pg. 143.Blake, G., Wintle, C., Gill, J. (2010) 'Claude Duchesne- Huguenot Clockmaker', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 32 (1), pgs. 43-51.British Horological Institute (1891) 'Correspondence', The Horological Journal, Vol. 34 (1), pg. 16.Wesley's Chapel & Leysian Mission (2023) Virtual Tour: Wesley's House, Study. Available at: https://www.wesleyschapel.org.uk/your-visit/virtual-tour/ Dawber, E. G. (1898-1899) 'Some Thoughts on Clocks and Their Decoration: Part Two', The Architectural Review Vol. 5, pg. 261.Longfellow, H. (1890) The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with Bibliographical and Critical Notes, Riverside Edition, Boston and New York: Houghton, Mifflin.Ord-Hume, A. W. J. G. (1995) The Musical Clock, Ashbourne: Mayfield Books.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare late 19th century French engraved and porcelain-panelled repeating carriage clock with alarmDrocourt No. 13947, retailed by Chas Galliot, GenevaThe case surmounted by a reeded handle over a deeply bevelled oval escapement observation window, surrounded by floral engraving over grooved columns to a matching base and glazed back door; each side set with pastoral panels depicting two shepherdesses within gilt borders. The porcelain Roman dial depicting a pastoral scene of a farm house in summer, with subsidiary Arabic alarm dial below VI, the centre stamped Chas Galliot Genéve below blued steel spade hands, all within a gilt border. The triple spring barrel movement with a silvered jewelled English lever platform escapement and half cut and compensated bimetallic balance, the back plate stamped for Drocourt, with winding instructions in English. Ticking, striking, alarming and repeating. 19cms (7ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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