A Regency mahogany mercury cistern tube marine stick barometer Joseph Cetti & Co., London circa 1820 With brass suspension ring and rectangular brass plate signed J. CETTI & Co., 25 Redlion St., Holb`n, London above hinged rectangular door enclosing canted silvered vernier register plates annotated with the usual observations, the inside of the door applied with mercury centigrade thermometer, the rectangular section trunk with brass-sleeved gimbal pivot holes to the slightly bowed sides above stepped cylindrical part ebonised cistern cover with brass level adjustment screw (gimbals lacking), 99cm high. Joseph Cetti & Co. are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 25 Redlion Street, Holborn 1816-39.
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A mahogany wall clock case Mid to late 18th century With moulded cornice above front door with 7.5 by 5.5 inch glazed aperture and pin-hinged side doors, the base panel cut with apertures to allow for pendulum and weights, the backboard extending upwards beyond the cornice and pierced with a hole for wall hanging (intact but requiring restoration), 41cm high overall. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
A Regency mahogany dial clock Unsigned, early 19th century The four pillar single fusee movement with shouldered plates, anchor escapement and 12 inch white painted Roman numeral convex dial within cast drass bezel and turned surround, the box case with door to right hand side and pendulum adjustment access to the rounded base, case distressed, diameter 36cm. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
A William IV brass mounted ebonised bracket clock Arnold & Dent, London circa 1835 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement and signed Arnold & Dent, Strand, London to backplate, the unusual wavy outline 6 inch arched silvered brass Roman numeral dial with repeat signature and numbered 432 to lower margin, the case with raised bell-top upstand to the break-arch cornice with brass urn finials above shaped brass fillet inset front door flanked by gilt foliate trail applied canted angles, the sides flaring towards the base and applied with ring handles above cast brass frets, on moulded base applied with repeating rosette decorated gilt moulding and substantial relief cast ball feet, 49cm (19.5ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. The partnership between the celebrated clock and chronometer makers John Roger Arnold and Edward Dent was formed on 30th September 1830. The partnership benefitted both parties as it allowed Arnold to concentrate on development work and provided Dent with the opportunity to raise his profile and broaden the scope of his work. Throughout the 1830`s the partnership built a reputation for producing clocks watches and marine chronometers of the highest quality. In 1837 they were granted the Royal Warrant, however by 1838 tensions between Arnold and Dent had begun to develop resulting in the partnership being dissolved in 1840.
An unusual George III oak rack striking thirty-hour longcase clock Michael Broadbelt, Bishop Aukland, late 18th century The four pillar plated two-handed movement with rack striking governed by a vertically pivoted fly with adjustable vanes and worm drive, and unusual anchor escapement mounted on the backplate with asymmetric pallets spanning 14 of the 32 teeth, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with arched calendar aperture and scroll engraved centre within Roman numeral chapters and Arabic five minutes within applied scroll cast spandrels beneath circular boss signed Broadbelt, AUKLAND flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the break-arch case with moulded pediment above integral pilasters to hood, break-arch door to trunk, on plinth base with plain skirt (some repair/replacements to case) 210cm (6ft 11ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Michael Broadbelt is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Bishop Aukland, County Durham 1760-96. The current lot with its unusual escapement and vertically pivoted fly for the rack striking mechanism demonstrates a particularly distinctive and original approach to clockmaking.
A rare oak small hooded wall timepiece with alarm Whitmore & Son, Northampton, early 19th century The four-pillar single train two-handed movement with anchor escapement, half-seconds pendulum and separately wound alarm mechanism sounding on a bell mounted above the plates, the 7 inch white painted Roman numeral break-arch dial with alarm disc and signed Whitmore & Son, Northampton to centre, with floral decorated spandrels to angles and painted view of a riverside country house beside a bridge to arch, the case with narrow triangular pediment and swollen frieze above glazed front door and moulded throat to hood, with curved brackets applied to the shaped backboard beneath, 54cm (29.25ins) high overall. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. William Whitmore and Son are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Northampton from circa 1830.
A French Louis XV contra-parti boulle bracket clock with bracket The later movement by John Stanton, London The four pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement and signed John Stanton, London to backplate, the 9 inch blue on white Roman numeral cartouche dial with foliate cast gilt centre and conforming Arabic five minutes, now in a waisted case with figural surmount above chased rocaille mounts applied to the edges of the green and red shell foliate marquetry decorated case incorporating glazed front door applied with elaborate leafy spray beneath dial, the sides with recessed arched side windows, on scroll cast feet with shaped apron between, the tapered ogee shaped wall bracket applied with rocaille cast mounts to angles and with conforming marquetry decoration, the clock 81cm (2ft 8ins) high, 110cm (3ft 7.5ins) high overall including wall bracket. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
A Blackforest brass and pewter inlaid ebonised `cuckoo` table clock Unsigned, mid 19th century The wooden framed twin fusee outside countwheel gong striking movement with `cuckoo` automaton announcing the hour from an arched aperture within the pediment, the circular white alabaster dial applied with gilt-edged blue on white enamel cartouche Roman numerals within an ebonised surround with pewter and brass inlaid foliate designs to spandrels behind glazed front door, The case with conforming inlaid panels to the shaped pediment upstand and flanking the rectangular lenticle to the flared base, on squab feet, 49cm high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
A Black Forest carved oak `cuckoo` table clock Unsigned, late 19th century The two train outside countwheel gong striking movement with fusee for the going train, skeletonised plates and `cuckoo` automaton announcing the hour via a door beneath the gable of the case, the dial with turned wood centre within white on black Roman numeral chapter ring, the case with foliate crochet carved gable pediment above tracery decorated infill around dial and projecting scroll pierced frets to angles, on tall plinth base incorporating bracket feet and pierced apron, 50cm high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
A George III black japanned tavern clock John Lee, Cookham circa 1775 The four pillar movement with five wheel train, tapered plates and anchor escapement, the shield shaped dial with gilt on black Roman numerals with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Lee, Cookham between stylised scallop shell and foliate painted quadrants to lower margin within ogee moulded surround with giltwood ball finials to top corners, the box form drop-trunk case with pendulum access doors to sides above break-arch trunk door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures beneath dial, with canted cavetto moulded base decorated with a panel of bird of prey within foliage to underside, 145cm (4ft 9ins) high, 79cm (2ft 7ins) wide. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. John Lee is recorded in Baillie, G. H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Cookham from 1759 to circa 1800.
A George II dark green japanned eight-day longcase clock with day of the week indication and moonphase John Spinney, Blandford, circa 1740 The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and foliate scroll border-engraved apertures for date of month and day of week incorporating finely engraved deities to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fluer-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, that angles with bird and urn cast spandrels beneath rolling moonphase to arch incorporating foliate engraved lunettes, calibrated lunar disc and applied arched nameplate JOHN SPINNEY OF BLANDFORD FECIT to upper margin, in a case with domed and stepped caddy above integral pilasters to hood and break-arch trunk door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with figures and exotic birds within an oriental garden landscape, with gilt scroll decoration to surround, on similarly decorated plinth with moulded double skirt base, (with restoration), 239cm (7ft 10ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Two makers with the name John Spinney (presumably father and son) were known to have worked from Blandford Forum during the eighteenth century producing mainly modest thirty-hour clocks. The current lot with its unusual day of the week indication to the dial departs from their usual product, hence was possibly made to special order by a wealthy patron perhaps during the rebuilding of Blandford after the disastrous fire of 1731.
A George III scarlet lacquer table clock John Parker, London, mid 18th century The six pillar twin fusee movement with verge escapement, the foliate scroll and strapwork engraved backplate signed Jn: Parker, Greenwich to centre, the six inch brass break-arch dial with calendar and false bob aperture backed with repeat signature to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles with basket of flowers and foliate scroll cast spandrels, beneath subsidiary Strike/Silent dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the inverted bell top case with brass carrying handle above upstand now finely decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with figures in an oriental garden landscape, the front door with similarly decorated panels divided by trellis infill, the sides with circular glazed aperture above concave topped rectangular window, the on moulded skirt base with squab feet (some restoration) 44cm (17.5ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Several makers with the name John Parker are recorded working in the London area throughout the middle of the 18th century. A Joseph or Jasper Parker is recorded in Baillie Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Greenwich circa 1780, and a Samuel Parker in 1786, the dates suggest that these records may be for the sons of the maker of the current lot.
A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock with moonphase Edward Hopkins, Bradford, early 19th century The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch white painted Roman numeral break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial sweep calendar hand and signed Edw. Hopkins, Bradford to centre, the spandrels with raised gilt scrollwork decoration beneath rolling moonphase to arch, the case with shaped crest to the break-arch cornice above reeded pilasters to hood, the trunk with break-arch door, on shaped panel outlined plinth base with moulded skirt, 216cm (7ft 1in) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock D. Becquet, London, circa 1800 The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch white painted Roman numeral break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds to centre and floral painted spandrels to angles the arch signed D. BECQUET, LONDON, the break-arch case with brass stop-fluted columns to hood above break-arch door flanked by conforming quarter columns to trunk, on shaped panel fronted plinth base with double skirt incorporating shaped apron, 221cm (7ft 3ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
A George III oak thirty-hour longcase clock James Woolley, Codnor, circa 1770 The outside countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with fine finned pillars and arch-shaped cut outs to the lower edges of the movement plates, the 12 inch square brass dial with simulated winding holes, arched calendar aperture and signed Woolley, Codnor to the foliate scroll engraved silvered centre, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with broken triangular pediment and cavetto cornice with mahogany frieze above turned pilasters to hood, shaped-top door to trunk and on plinth base with moulded skirt, 214cm (7ft) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. James Woolley of Codnor is recorded in Darken, Jeff & Hooper, John English 30 Hour Clocks as being born in 1695 and dying 1786. He was a fine maker who produced clocks to a distinctive design. The current lot has many of the features associated with his work including arch-shaped cut outs to the lower edge of the movement plates, distinctive pendulum suspension bridge cock, finely finished and decorated steelwork, and seatboard with movement locating pins flanking oval aperture for the chains.
An oak eight-day longcase clock with ten inch dial Thomas Wise, London, circa 1690 and later The five finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement, the 10 inch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes within the narrow outer track and signed Tho. Wise, London to lower edge, the angles with winged cherub head and scroll cast spandrels, the case now with canted caddy and cavetto cornice to the current hood above 42 inch rectangular trunk door and plinth base with later moulded skirt, (formerly ebonised, case with replacements), 209cm (7ft 5ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Thomas Wise was apprenticed to his father the eminent clockmaker John Wise in 1678, gaining his freedom in 1686 he worked form Fenchurch Street, London until his death in around 1698. The basic structure of the case of the current lot is sound and appears original to the movement and dial, hence this clock presents as an eminently worthwhile restoration project.
A George III brass mounted mahogany table clock Thomas Langford, London, late 18th century The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement and foliate engraved backplate, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and signed Thomas Langford, London to the foliate scroll engraved silvered centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, the angles with scroll cast spandrels beneath conforming centre-engraved STRIKE/SILENT dial flanked by further mounts to arch, the case of particularly fine colour with brass carrying handle, drapery mount and pineapple finials to the bell-top upstand above door with brass fillet edged glass beneath cast frets flanked by female caryatid applied angles to front door, the sides with circular window above concave-topped rectangular brass fishscale side frets, on moulded base with brass bracket feet, 48cm (1ft 7ins) high excluding handle. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Thomas Langford is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1781.
A Fine George III brass mounted mahogany musical table clock Henry Favre, London, circa 1800 The substantial seven pillar triple fusee movement striking the hours on a large bell and then again at the half hour on a smaller bell followed by one of a choice of four tunes on nine bells with thirteen hammers, with verge escapement and husk swag and foliate scroll engraved backplate signed Hen`que Favre, LONDRES to centre, the 8 inch white painted Roman numeral arch dial with Arabic five minutes beneath Chime/Silent Switch above the XII numeral and subsidiary date of the month beside GAVOT/SONG/DANCE/AIR tune selection dials, with repeat signature Hen... Favre, LONDRES to upper margin, the case of fine colour and figuring with raised inverted bell top incorporating foliate cast brass fretwork frieze and urn finials above brass fillet inset front door flanked by female caryatid applied canted angles and cast brass arched frets beneath carrying handles to sides, on cavetto moulded base with foliate cast scroll feet, 61cm (2ft) high excluding top finial. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Henry Favre is recorded in Baille, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1800-24, where he is also cited as being watchmaker the both the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York. The current lot was clearly made for the continental export marked as the signature and dial are annotated in Spanish. This will also account for the unusual striking annotation where the full hour is repeated on a small bell every half hour followed by a tune.
A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock Edward Pashler, London, circa 1775 The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and signed Edw. Pashler, London to an applied plaque to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath STRIKE/SILENT ring flanked by conforming mounts to arch, in a pagoda pedimented case with foliate pierced fret above brass stop-fluted columns to hood and flame figured break-arch door to trunk, on raised panel fronted plinth base with double skirt, 240cm (7ft 10.5ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Edward Pashler is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London around 1766
A Fine George III mahogany quarter striking musical eight-day longcase clock with enamel dials Benjamin Taylor, London circa 1780 The substantial five pillar triple train movement striking the quarters on two bells and playing a choice of six airs on eight bells every hour, the brass 12 inch break arch dial plate applied with white enamel circular Roman numeral dial with brass hands and signed BENJ`N TAYLOR, LONDON to centre, the angles applied with foliate cast spandrels beneath subsidiary enamel CHIME/NOT CHIME and SONG/JIG/MINUET/GAVOT/SONG/JIG tune selection dials within conforming mounts to arch, the pagoda pedimented case with blind fret fronted swan neck frieze above brass stop-fluted columns and foliate scroll side frets to hood, with shaped-top flame figured door flanked by conforming quarter columns to trunk, on raised shaped-panel fronted plinth base with double skirt incorporating shaped apron and squab feet, 252cm (8ft 3ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Benjamin Taylor is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Lombard Street, London 1773-1800. This fine clock has the rare feature of two-in-one quarter striking where both the quarters and the hours are sounded from the same train. This system requires the train to be geared similar to that of a month duration hour striking longcase clock and utilises a snail cut for both the hours and the quarters.
A George III mahogany bracket clock Margaret Green, London, circa 1770 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement and 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and applied signature plaque Green, St. Martins Court to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles with foliate scroll cast spandrels beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the bell top case with pineapple finials above brass fillet inset front door flanked by stop fluted canted angles, the sides with concave topped rectangular side windows, on moulded plinth with elaborate scroll cut ogee shaped apron incorporating bracket feet, 48cm (19ins high) excluding top finial, 53cm (21ins) high overall. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Margaret Green is recorded in Britten, F.J. Old Clocks & Watches AND THEIR MAKERS as working from St. Martins Court, Leicester Square, London 1765-71, Baillie also records the sale of stock belonging to a Mrs. Green in St. Martins Lane in 1783. Due to the very small numbers of women entering the clockmaking trade at this time clocks made by female clockmakers are particularly rare.
A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock Williams, London, circa 1780 The five pillar (one removed) rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials and signed Williams, London to the scroll engraved centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chaper ring with Arabic five minutes and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath Strike/Silent ring flanked by conforming mounts to arch, in a pagoda pedimented case with brass stop-fluted columns to hood above flame figured break-arch door to trunk, on raised panel fronted plinth base with double skirt incorporating shaped apron, 240cm (7ft 10.5ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
An Irish line inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clock John Johnson, Ballinderry, early 19th century The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with 13 inch white painted break-arch Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial, arched calendar aperture and signed Jn`o Johnson, Ballinderry to centre, with gilt conch shell and fan decorated spandrels beneath arch decorated with a Classical scene, the swan neck pedimented case with reeded pilasters to hood above short shaped-top trunk door and apron panel flanked by reeded quarter columns, on conforming plinth base with moulded skirt, 214cm (7ft) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock Thomas Hunter junior, London, circa 1775 The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and signed Thomas Hunter Junior, LONDON to an applied plaque to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chaper ring with Arabic five minutes and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath Strike/Silent ring flanked by conforming mounts to arch, in a break-arch pedimented case now with Corinthian columns to hood and flame figured break-arch door to trunk, on raised panel fronted plinth base with moulded skirt, 214cm (7ft) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Thomas Hunter junior is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Lombard Street London in 1770.
A William III walnut and floral marquetry eight-day longcase clock John Finch, London, circa 1695 The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement, the 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, triple-crown border engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chaper ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signed John Finch, Londini Fecit to lower edge, the angles with winged cherub head and foliate scroll cast spandrels, in a case with later triangular pediment and moulded cornice above spiral twist turned integral pilasters to the ebonised ground floral decorated hood door, with conforming marquetry to the convex throat moulding and 43 inch rectangular trunk door profusely decorated with figural inhabited floral designs on an ebonised ground, the plinth base with further floral marquetry decoration, on later moulded skirt (case generally distressed), 202cm (6ft 8.5ins) high excluding later pediment, 208cm (6ft 10ins) high overall. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Thomas Finch is recorded in loomes, Brian, The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain as gaining his freedom in 1676/7, he worked from St. Martins, London with no records existing after 1689. The current lot can be stylistically dated to the closing years of the 17th century, with the three crowns engraved to the centre of the dial possibly commemorating the unification of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland under William III.
A walnut eight-day longcase clock Luke Wise, Reading, 18th century The four finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with 11.5 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, foliate engraved calendar aperture and silvered subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Luke Wise, Reading to lower edge, the angles with mask and scroll cast spandrels, now in a case with moulded cornice, foliate pierced fret and integral columns to hood, above rectangular quarter veneered trunk door centred with a lenticle and crossbanded plinth base with double skirt, 216cm (7ft 1in) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
A fine William III quarter repeating ebony table clock with alarm Richard Colston, London, late 17th century The fully-latched seven finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with verge escapement and pull quarter repeat on three bells powered from the strike train, the foliate engraved backplate signed Rich: Colston, LONDON within a herringbone bordered oval reserve, the 7 inch square brass dial with alarm disc to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, stylised sword-hilt half hour markers and with repeat signature to lower edge, the angles with unusual foliate scroll pierced gilt brass spandrels, the dial plate with S/N levers for silencing the strike and alarm above twelve o`clock, the case with scroll cast handle, applied gilt foliate mounts to caddy and vase finials above pierced frets to upper rail of door and above the rectangular side windows, on moulded base with turned brass feet, 36cm (14ins high) excluding handle. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Richard Colston was made Free of the Clockmakers Company by patrimony in 1682, he ceased to pay quarterage in 1702 and was believed to have died soon after this date. The current lot belongs to a rare group of table clocks which employ an unusual form of quarter repeat mechanism powered directly from the strike train (rather from a separate spring wound by pulling the repeat cord) which are discussed in Dawson, Percy G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks Pages 392-98, a very similar table clock by Colston is illustrated in Plates 564 (dial detail) and 663. The advantage of this layout is that it has freed-up enough space between the plates to allow for the provision of an alarm mechanism.
A George II brass mounted ebonised table clock with pull quarter repeat and alarm Charles Clay, London, circa 1730 The substantial seven finned pillar twin fusee movement with verge escapement, rise/fall regulation, pull quarter repeat on six bells and alarm sounding with three small hammers on the hour bell, the backplate measuring 8.5 by 7 inches engraved with a figure in classical dress blowing a trumpet whilst holding a bow and quiver of arrows within ho-ho bird inhabited scrolling foliage and herringbone decorated border, the 8 inch brass break-arch herringbone border engraved dial with shaped false bob and calendar apertures and burnished signature cartouche Cha. Clay, LONDON to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to the outer track within female mask and scroll cast lower spandrels and with subsidiary star centred regulation and Strike/Silent dials to upper spandrel areas, the arch with silvered alarm setting ring (adjusted by rotating against a blued steel pointer) flanked by Indian mask and scroll cast mounts, in an inverted bell top case with hinged brass handle and pineapple finials above brass fillet inset glazed door and cast brass frets to the break-arch side apertures with further shaped frets above, on moulded base with foliate scroll cast bracket feet (some restoration), 49cm (19ins) high excluding handle. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Charles Clay, who originated from near Huddersfield, gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers Company prior to 1716. In 1723 he was appointed Clockmaker in His Majesty`s Board of Works and in 1731 supplied the turret clock for the gateway at St. James`s Palace. He specialised and experimented with musical mechanisms and is perhaps now best known for his organ clocks. One of which now resides at Windsor Castle which was acquired from his widow three years after Clay`s death in 1743. Another incomplete organ clock was also acquired around this time for Augusta wife of Frederick, Prince of Wales this clock was subsequently completed by George Pyke and now resides at Kensington Palace.
A walnut eight-day longcase clock with ten inch dial Thomas Johnson, Ratcliffe Cross, London, late 17th century The five finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement and formerly with bolt-and -shutter maintaining power, the 10 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, foliate engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the rose decorated matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes within the narrow outer track and signed Tho. Johnson at Ratcliff Cross Fecit to lower edge, the angles with applied winged cherub head and foliate scroll cast spandrels with engraved foliate infill between, in a case now veneered in walnut and with cross-grain mouldings with moulded cornice and fretwork frieze above spiral twist turned pilasters to hood, convex throat moulding and quarter veneered 42 inch rectangular door to trunk, on plinth base with shallow ogee moulded skirt, (case with restoration), 197cm (6ft 5.5ins high). CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Thomas Johnson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1680-1705. Although no listing exists within the records of apprentices he was thought to have worked with William Clement in Southwark before moving out beyond the fringes of the city to Ratcliffe Cross. Two thirty-hour movements by Johnson are discussed in Darken, Jeff and Hooper, John English 30 Hour Clocks pages 66-70 and 88-9.
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