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A FRENCH GORGE CASED GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH SOLDANO, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of coiled gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, the going train with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with oblong J.S. cartouche for Joseph Soldano alongside No. 1207 to the leading edge of the platform, the top left of the movement with alarm mechanism sounding on the smaller gong, the inside of the frontplate stamped 3945 and the backplate further stamped 1117 to lower left, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the satin-gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the rear with pin-hinged glazed door over ogee-outline base with three-position selection lever annotated Hours Quarters/Silent/Quarters to underside.15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. The current lot is fitted with an escapement stamped with the 'J S' cartouche trademark for Joseph Soldano who is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as a maker of fine carriage clocks. Soldano was awarded medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1855 & 1878 where it was noted that 'The escapements appeared to us to have been treated with particular care.' Allix notes that their escapements probably made in Geneva, Switzerland and were often stamped 'Soldano' or 'J S'. Although Joseph Soldano made carriage clocks outright (including highly decorated models) he apparently supplied other makers with his high-quality escapements.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all-original. The going train is running however the action of the escapement is a little laboured suggesting that a gentle clean/service is required. The grande-sonnerie striking is fully operational including the selection lever to the underside. The alarm is also working and is in-sync with the setting hand. The dial is free from visible blemishes. The case is in fine condition with no visible chips/faults to the glasses and only very slight spotting and grime build-up to the frosted gilt finish.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCK INSET WITH CHINOISERIE PORCELAIN PANELSTHE MOVEMENT PROBABLY BY BRUNELOT, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with trademark B within a circle over serial number 500, the rectangular light turquoise ground porcelain dial polychrome painted with blossoming foliage within stylised Roman numeral gilt cartouche chapter ring, with brass spade hands over painted scene of a female in oriental inspired dress playing with two young boys beneath blossoming shrubbery continuing up to envelope the chapter ring, the frosted gilt brass framed 'four-glass' type case with canted top and cavetto moulded cornice over pin-hinged front and rear bevel-glazed doors set between caddy-moulded brass uprights, the sides inset with conforming porcelain panels polychrome painted with opposing male and female figures dressed in elaborate oriental robes within garden settings bordered by asymmetric blossoming shrubbery, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles incorporating integral bracket feet with shallow-arched recesses between.37.5cm (14.75ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. The trademark stamped to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate of the current lot (letter B within a circle) is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as possibly being for Jules Brunelot although no evidence has been found to confirm this. Condition Report: Movement will run and strike however the mechanism is a little dirty/tarnished and prone to stopping due to lubrication drying-out/becoming sticky hence a gentle clean and service is advised. The dial panel has a very well executed restored crack across the centre (passing throght the IX and III numerals as well as the centre hole) otherwise is in fine condition with other visible faults limited to minimal wear to the winding holes and couple of very light surface scratches. The case is generally in fine condition with noticeable faults limited to minor chips to lower corners of the front door glass. The side panels appear free from damage but exhibit light crazing to the glaze. The frosted gilt finish is in fine condition with minimal wear/discolouration.Clock is complete with a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A MAHOGANY-CASED BRACKET CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY E. WHITE, LONDON, LATE 19th/EARLY 20th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar twin chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with screw holdfast to the shouldered backplate signed E. WHITE, 20 COCKSPUR ST. LONDON to centre, the 6.5 inch circular convex white painted Roman numeral dial with pierced steel hands, in a case with hinged brass carrying handle to the shallow break-arch top over hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel to front, the sides with arched brass fish scale blind frets beneath applied winged cherub mask spandrel mounts, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.36cm (14.25ins) high with handle down, 25cm (9.75ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. Edward White is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of the World: 21st Century Edition as working in Cockspur Street from 1865. He was formerly a foreman with Dent and he is particularly well known for his high-quality carriage clocks. Condition Report: The movement is in good original working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is a little dirty/discoloured so a gentle clean/service may be advisable. The dial appears to have been refinished to resemble fired-enamel and is in good condition with visible faults limited to very light edge chipping to the left hand winding hole. The case is probably an early 20th century purpose-made replacement. Evidence for this is slight elongation of the screw holes of the securing brackets suggesting that the the movement and dial were originally fitted to a slightly narrower. The gong coil appears to be a well-matched replacement (post appears original). The case is in good original unrestored condition with faults very much limited to slight shrinkage and minor age related bumps, scuffs and wear.Clock has a pendulum and a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A GEORGE IV BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY LANCET-SHAPED BRACKET TIMEPIECEW. MOORE, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The five pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum and angled shoulders to the plates, the 7.5 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial signed W. Moore, LONDON to centre and with pierced brass hands set behind hinged convex glazed brass bezel, the pointed-arch top case with ebony and brass triple-line edged front decorated with panels of brass stylised foliate scrollwork above and below the dial, the sides with lancet-shaped brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with conforming glazed door set within the frame of the case, on skirt base with fluted ebonised band to upper edge.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. 

A GEORGE III OAK THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKJ. STORR, YORK, CIRCA 1775The four pillar countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre and applied slivered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and framed rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath silvered boss engraved J. Storr, York flanked by conforming Pegasus cast mounts, the case with stepped ogee shaped caddy superstructure over architectural cornice and hinged break-arch glazed dial aperture, the trunk with concave throat moulding, on stepped ogee moulded plinth base, (lacking pendulum, weight and trunk door).209cm (82.25ins) high excluding finials, 48cm (19ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. The Storr family of Quakers originated from Ostwick in East Riding before moving to Summercroft, Selby and later to York. Batty Storr was born in 1710 and set up in York as a clockmaker most likely taking-on the workshop of his older brother, Marmaduke, who moved to London in around 1728. Jonathan Storr was Batty's eldest surviving son born in York in 1739. Although Jonathan was brought up as a Quaker he evidently left his faith as he was baptised in the Church of England as an adult in 1768 (most likely to allow him to marry Elizabeth Silbeck in York later that year). Jonathan Storr's workshop was located at the corner of Minster Gates in York; in his will dated 24th January 1804 he left most of his goods to his brother, William and his servants.

A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS HOPE WITH WALL BRACKETLEPLASTRIER, THE CASE POSSIBLY BY BANTING AND FRANCE, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the geometric border-engraved backplate, the pendulum with fine screw slider for regulation and conforming concentric engraved decoration to the bob, the 7 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial signed LEPLASTRIER , MARK LANE, LONDON to centre and with steel spade hands set behind hinged convex-glazed cast brass bezel milled with continuous repeating husk design, the case in the Romano-Egyptian taste with brass pineapple finial to the radial gadroon-carved hipped 'chamfer top' upstand incorporating ogee moulded collar and flanked by honeysuckle carved acroteria finials, above geometric brass-inlaid ebonised moulded panel outline tapered front with crisply cut horizontal fluted infill and canted cast gilt brass mummiform mounts decorated with pseudo hieroglyphs to angles, the apron with shaped brass fillet inset panel flanked by canted acanthus scrolls supporting the figures, the sides with obelisk outline repeating Gothic arch tracery pierced brass frets and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on fluted panel inset skirt base with stylised fan carved feet; the wall bracket with shallow triangular pediment upstand to the table over fluted panel to frieze and generous scroll-carved support beneathThe clock 52.5cm (21.75ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 19.5cm (7.75ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 76.5cm (30ins) high overall.  The movement of the present lot is most likely either by either Isaac Leplastrier or his son, John who are recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Mark Lane, London 1813-20 and 1817-25 respectively. A partnership between 'Leplastrier and Son' (most likely Isaac and John) is also noted by Baillie as working in London 1820-25. The case of the current lot belongs to a series which share the same basic form and many core details. A slightly simpler variant (without the mummiform figures to the front angles) was offered in these rooms on 28th August 2014 (lot 116) which was stamped with the initials 'B.F.' to the interior of the case. Another further example (perhaps the earliest from this series), this time with a movement by Atkins and Son and formerly in the possession of the Marquesses of Bristol, was sold by Christie's, King Street, London at their 'Ellerslie House' sale, 24th May 2001 (lot 65). The first Marquis of Bristol employed the firm of Banting, France and Company to supply furniture for Ickworth, Suffolk including the state bed which shares similar details such as the 'acrotoria' finials with the 'Atkins & Son' clock and the current lot. This presence of the other example stamped 'B.F.' and another provenanced as most likely being from an interior furnished by Banting and France would suggest that this series of cases were probably made by them perhaps to special order. Indeed the design, with its robust fusion of Ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian styles demonstrates the strong influence of Thomas Hope who, in his 1807 book Household Furniture published designs considered to be the height of fashion at the time. When considering his designs for smaller pieces of furniture such as for 'Recesses in the shape of ancient hypogea' (see Hope, Thomas Household Furniture plate XXVII no. I) the inspiration for the current lot can clearly be seen.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial retains old surface but with filling/retouching around to several areas around the edge most noticeably between the X and XI numeral. The numerals show wear and some retouching (as does the signature) the hands appear undamaged. The case is generally in fine original condition and of very good colour with faults limited to relatively minor genuine age-related blemishes. The front is lacking very slender stringing to the upper downward-curved edge of the apron panel (only noticeable on very close examination), both finials have small chips to the apex of each. The rear door is lacking its lock and there is noticeable overall losses/chipping to the veneer overlap to the to and left-hand margins. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage cracking and a few light bumps, scuffs etc. The bracket has a small chip to the lower left hand corner of the table fascia. The underside has overall slight shrinkage cracking and some bruising to the rear left hand corner (commensurate with a series of light hammer taps to adjust the platform lever during mounting on a wall). Clock has pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II/III POLISHED FRUITWOOD TABLE CLOCKROBERT BENN, LONDON, MID 18th CENTURYThe four pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the strike train now with added 'three-in-two' quarter-chiming mechanism sounding on a graduated nest of six bells utilising pump-action pinned cylinder for both the quarter and hour bells, the backplate with pendulum holdfast hook and signed in fine copperplate script Robert Benn, London to centre, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with shaped false bob and calendar apertures to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with pierced blued steel hands and female mask and scroll pattern spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming grotesque Indian mask cast mounts, the inverted bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and double cavetto top mouldings over hinged front with raised mouldings bordering the glazed dial aperture and scroll cast brass shaped frets to the upper quadrants, the sides with arch-glazed apertures and the rear with rectangular break-arch glazed door applied with conforming raised mouldings, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass bracket feet.45cm (17.75ins) high with handle down, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 19.5cm (7.75ins) deep. Robert Benn is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1716-40. The movement of the present clock has additional wheel and under-dial work added to facilitate quarter-striking on a graduated nest of six bells in addition to the hour striking. This work has been very competently executed with minimal modification of the strike train itself hence does not significantly detract from the overall originality of the clock. Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has had wheelwork and under-dial work added to convert the strike train from hour strike only to 'two-in-one' quarter chiming. The strike train itself is fundamentally unaltered. The under-dial work for the quarter chiming has been very well executed and is well designed. The top left hand pillar has been substituted for a pivot-block for the quarter and hour hammers. Movement retains its original verge escapement configuration and is otherwise in sound original relatively clean working condition. The dial is in good original condition with noticeable faults limited to a light vertical scratch to the centre above the false bob aperture, the finishes have some patchy discolouration and have an overall 'mellow' appearance; the hour hand is a replacement the minute appears original. The case appears original to the movement however the left hand securing bracket has been lowered to allow room for the pump-spring for the later quarter chiming work. The finish was originally ebonised and the surface has been polished back to now resemble mahogany in colour. The rear door hinges are replacements otherwise the locks and hinges appear original but reset with later screws. The veneers have a few historic patch repairs (most noticeably to the veneer overlap to the leading upright bordering the glazed aperture to the left hand side) and minor age related bumps, scuffs and other blemishes otherwise case is in very sound original condition. Clock has a winder and a case key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN SMALL MAHOGANY FIVE-GLASS MANTEL TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1875The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the 4.5 inch square silvered brass Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands and foliate scroll engraved decoration to spandrel areas, the case with bevel-glazed top panel to the tablet upstand over cavetto cornice, the front door with angled brass fillet to the glazed aperture, the sides with rectangular bevel-glazed panels and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, the base with ogee-outline apron over cavetto moulded skirt with squab feet.24cm (9.5ins) high, 18.5cm (7.25ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has some overall slight mellowing to the silvering as well as slight scratching/wear around the winding hole. Otherwise is in fine original condition. The case has a small bruise near the front left hand corner of the top and some small veneer losses to the overlap forming the left hand margin of the glazed dial aperture and another similar loss towards the upper right hand corner. The front door glass has a small loss to the lower left hand corner and the canted bezel insert has lost its silvering (now tarnished brass in appearance). Case retains its original lock and hinges and the bevelled glasses appear free form visible damage. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to relatively minor age related shrinkage, light bumps and scuffs etc; the finish is a little uneven.Timepiece has pendulum and a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GILT BRASS 'ATMOS' TIMEPIECEJAEGER-LECOULTRE, GENEVA, 1960'SThe single train movement wound via the expansion and contraction of an aneroid chamber mounted to the rear of the mechanism and regulated by torsion escapement with rotating balance suspended at the base of the movement and numbered 281571 to suspension platform, the square gilt on white baton numeral chapter ring with Arabic quarters enclosing motionwork inscribed ATMOS, JAEGER LECOULTRE, SWISS MADE, the rectangular five-glass case with canted angles and lift-out front glass over plinth base fitted with three screw-adjustable feet and a bubble level to interior.23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep.Condition Report: The timepiece is in working condition (will continue running when the balance is released), timekeeping has not been checked. The case is in sound original condition with some dust/grime build-up to the upper surfaces and slight degradation to the finish in places. The small gilt tab for lifting-out the front door glass is missing a tiny grub screw hence is loose however the tab is held-in place by the case when the glass is in position, and it still can be used to assist with the removal of the glass to access the dial.There is no outer case, packaging or paperwork with present timepiece. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEHAWTHORN, LONDON, CIRCA 1770 The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed subsidiary seconds and calendar dials to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced steel hands and cast rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial globe engraved lunettes and calibrated for the age of the moon to the outer edge of the disc beneath signature HAWTHORN, LONDON engraved in a curve to the upper margin, in a case with concave sided 'pagoda' upstand with shaped fretwork panel to fascia over cavetto moulded break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by brass stop-fluted columns, the sides with rectangular windows and plain quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over flame figured mahogany veneered break-arch door applied with complex mouldings to edges, the base with concave top mouldings over rectangular raised panel incorporating angled corners and moulded double skirt with shaped apron.244cm (96ins) high excluding finials, 53.5cm (21ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. The current lot is probably by Edward Hawthorn who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London during the late 18th century.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in relatively clean working condition with no noticeable replacements. The movement frontplate has two unused holes intended for dial feet to each of the top two corners. The positioning of these conflict with the lunar disc hence the maker resorted to fixing the dial via feet positioned outside of the calendar ring pinned to tabs screwed to the frontplate. The positioning of all the other features of the match that of the movement (winding squares, seconds arbor, centre hole etc) and appear undisturbed hence we are of the opinion that the dial is original to the movement and these spare upper dial feet holes were a genuine mistake by the maker which was corrected at the time the movement and dial were made. The dial itself is in good relatively clean condition; the moon disc has been retouched but is connected/operational as is the calendar. The hands are possibly replacements. The movement retains an old seatboard which rests directly ono the cheek uprights of the case which have been reduced in height by around half an inch. This detail would suggest that the movement and dial may not be original to the case (although they are very well suited).The case is in sound condition although the backboard has internal bracing to (stabilise joints/cracks in the panel) applied to the interior. The trunk door retains original lock and hinges and is nice and straight. The finish is a little dark and glassy and there are some historic bumps, scuffs, one or two small veneer patch repairs and minor shrinkage cracking.Clock has pendulum (badly broken), two brass-cased weights, case key but no winder.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE GEORGE III WOODEN-DIALLED TAVERN FUSEE WALL DIAL TIMEPIECEWILLIAM AVENELL, FARNHAM, LATE 18th CENTURYThe substantial six pillar single fusee movement with A-shaped plates measuring 9.75 inches high by 5.25 inches wide at the base incorporating decorative shaped lower edges, the wheel train with concealed winding clicks to the fusee and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 16 inch circular cream painted wood Roman numeral dial with shuttered winding hole and signed W'M AVENELL, FARNHAM to the delicate scroll decorated centre within chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, the steel hands incorporating counterweighted tail to the minute and the dial panel cut with lipped cavetto moulding to circumference, the saltbox type oak case fitted to the dial via pegged batons and incorporating large rising panels running within vertical grooves to each side to allow access the movement, the backboard with swept arch-shaped top and bottom extensions drilled for wall hanging.48cm (19ins) high, 44cm (17.25ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. William Avenell is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Farnham circa 1795.Condition Report: The movement is in fine original condition with no visible evidence of alteration (including the escapement) or noticeable replacements. The mechanism has been maintained in working order and exhibits some well-executed historic re-bushing and adjustment to the third wheel to mitigate pinion-wear to the escape wheel. The backplate has porosity in the casting which is evident when viewing the movement from the left hand side. Although it is in working condition a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The movement is secured via four pinned feet to a rectangular iron plate which is then in-turn screwed to the rear of the wooden dial. The four screws that secure this plate to the dial have been moved due to the original holes becoming worn. The dial is turned form a single piece of mahogany and is 5/8 's of an inch thick. The painted finish exhibits no visible evidence of re-touching and appears untouched with genuine old discolouration/patination with light to moderate wear to the black painted details. The hands are original; the minute is lacking its tip and has been repaired near the centre. The pegs securing the dial to the box case are replacements and one (of the four) is missing.The oak box case appears all original and is in very fine original untouched condition. The right-hand door has some trails in the surface to then lower edge taper suggesting that there was some slight worm infestation prior to the taper being cut; both side doors have historic inscriptions from past repairs dating from the early 19th century to their inside surfaces. The upper hanging hole has some wear but no splits to the board.Generally appears to be fine example in remarkably original condition.Clock has a pendulum which is probably non-original as it appears to have been made up and a crank winding key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED 'WEATHER STATION'JAMES HENRY STEWARD, LONDON, CIRCA 1873With timepiece incorporating four pillar eight-day single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by heavy disc bob half-seconds pendulum and 7 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with recessed subsidiary seconds dial over signature J.H. STEWARD, 406 & 66. STRAND & 54 Cornhill, LONDON to centre, with blued steel hands set within canted silvered brass surround, positioned to the left of the central paper-scale lined drum rotating via a bevel-gear take-off from the clock movement, over horizontal mercury tube slivered centigrade scale 'maximum and minimum' recording thermometer, the right hand side with matching 7 inch circular silvered barometer scale calibrated in barometric inches from 28 to 31 divided into hundredths, with conforming signature to centre, blued steel pointer and canted surround, the aneroid mechanism with take-off to facilitate recording of the change in barometric pressure on the central paper scale lined drum via a vertical slide fitted with a pencil positioned against a further small vertical scale calibrated for barometric inches, the rectangular case with moulded cornice over downward hinged glazed front and moulded waist applied with engraved silver plate inscribed THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS, Man by Premium 1873, THOMAS SOPWITH. JUN'R. M. INST. C.E., the rear with door behind the clock movement, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base; together with W. Robert Dickinson, oil on canvas, portrait of THOMAS SOPWITH ESQ. M.A. F.R.S. in gilt gesso frame, (2).The weather station 42cm (16.5ins) high, 68.5cm (27ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep; the portrait 76cm (30ins) by 66cm (26ins) excluding frame. Please note this barometer is being sold as per condition report. Provenance:The present lot was the property of Thomas Sopwith (1803-79) who trained under his father, Jacob (1770-1829) as a civil engineer completing his apprenticeship in 1824. He initially worked with Richard Grainger in the redevelopment of Newcastle-on-Tyne; and Joseph Dickinson of Alston, Northumberland assisting in the surveying of mines in the area belonging to Greenwich Hospital. His involvement with geological surveying led him to become a fellow of the geological society in 1835. Thomas Sopwith was also engaged as a railway engineer firstly in Newcastle-on-Tyne with Richard Grainger then with Robert Stephenson and Sir William Cubitt assisting with the creation of the French Railway network. He also assisted Stephenson on surveys for the construction of the Sambre-Meuse Line in Belgium in 1843. Two years later, in 1845, Thomas Sopwith was living at Allenheads, Northumberland and was engaged as an agent for W.B. Lead Mines, a position held until 1871.Thomas Sopwith was married three time and had eight children including a son who shared his name and followed in his footsteps to become a civil engineer. His Grandson, also called Thomas, went on to found the Sopwith Aviation Company. James Henry Steward is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a maker of all types of barometers who worked from several addresses in London including; 406 Strand (1857-1900 and beyond), 67 Strand (1867-8), 63 St. Pauls Churchyard (1867-80), Cornhill (1867-92), 66 Strand (1869-88), 456 Strand (1879-88), 474 West Strand (1886-1900 and beyond) and 7 Gracechurch Street (1893-1900 and beyond). He advertised as maker of the celebrated Lord Bury telescope and maker of the Fitzroy barometers, as in use at all railway termini and principal hotels in London.Condition Report: Clock movement is intact and appears to be complete and in all-original condition, the mechanism is fully wound and the escapement will just about beat however it would appear that the movement is dry/a little gummed-up so requires a gentle clean/service before reliable running is likely to be achieved. The bevel gear take-off to the rotating barograph drum is lacking one of the gears and the one still attached (to a slightly bent arbor protruding from the clock movement backplate) is lacking a couple of teeth. The recording drum and pointed assembly otherwise appears to be in good original undisturbed condition. The barometer also appears undisturbed and is providing a reasonable reading however we are unable to access the internal mechanism as this apparently requires disassembly of the entire instrument/case which appears to have never been apart and is beyond our remit. Regrettably the maximum/minimum thermometer tube is now broken (in an attempt to dismantle the instrument to report on the barometer mechanism); the scale however is in good original condition. The silvering to the barometer and timepiece dials are in good original condition with minimal discolouration as are the lacquered and oxidised finishes of the mechanism and casings. Externally the case is in good original condition with the only major fault being a section of cornice moulding missing from the right hand side. There also some patchy localised degradation to the surface polish.Timepiece has original pendulum and there is a winding key present.The portrait is in good original condition with faults limited to a small scuff to the background at face level and some slight blooming to the varnish in places. The frame has a few small chips/losses to the gesso. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE EBONISED ARCHITECTURAL MINIATURE LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH EARLY TIC-TAC ESCAPEMENT AND ALARMTHE MOVEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WISE, LONDON, CIRCA 1673 AND LATERThe four double-baluster turned pillar movement with plates measuring 6.375 by 4 inches enclosing four-wheel train with the earliest form of tic-tac escapement regulated by lenticular bob half-seconds pendulum, the right hand side fitted with a transverse weight-driven alarm mechanism with verge crownwheel and vertically pivoted hammer for sounding on a bell mounted set above the plates, fitted with a 7 inch square gilt brass dial with Arabic hour engraved silvered alarm setting disc to the matted centre within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the minute track, with fine sculpted steel hands and gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles within line border interrupted by engraved text John Wise Londini fecit to lower edge, in a finely executed case most probably constructed using period elements with rising hood incorporating triangular pediment over crisply moulded projecting cornice, Knibb-style alternating scroll-and-circle pierced alarm sound fret to frieze, and Corinthian three-quarter columns with gilt caps and bases flanking fixed the dial aperture, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards rising past the lintel to meet the cornice overhang at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over 38.5 inch slender rectangular door applied with two long around a central short raised panels within a half-round moulded surround, on stepped ogee top plinth base decorated with high-position step to the box.174cm (68.5ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 20.8cm (8ins) deep. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn. The double-baluster form of the movement pillars of the current lot can be directly compared to those of a table clock by John Wise sold in these rooms on 6th September 2011 (lot 151) for £46,000 hammer and on a month-duration longcase clock (case later) with 9.5inch dial sold at Cheffins in their Fine Sale 11th September 2019 (lot 427) for £6,000. In addition to the double-baluster design pillars these two clocks also shared the same unusual portrait engraved decoration to the maintaining power winding hole shutters. When considering this unusual pillar design and the overall feel of the movement of the current lot an attribution to the workshop of John Wise would appear certain.The tic-tac escapement of the current lot is of the earliest form utilising an escape wheel with teeth profiles essentially matching those of a 'normal' wheel. This configuration can be compared to that seen on a short duration astronomical timing movement made for St. Andrews University by Joseph Knibb (at the order of astronomer James Gregory) in around 1673 illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover C.B.; and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 137 (Plate 177). Although the escape wheel and pallet arbor in the present movement appear original the very small pallets are probably replacements most likely required dur to wear; not withstanding this the escapement would appear to be a significant survivor.The dial and case are most likely restorations/recreations executed to the highest standards resulting in an exquisite miniature clock of the finest proportions and detailing befitting of the fine early movement.Condition Report: Movement is in fine condition with original wheel-work to the going train; the second wheel arbor has been repaired with a sleeve and the escape wheel re-pinioned. The pallet arbor appears original but the pallets themselves have probably been reworked. The alarm mechanism appears as it should although the release/locking detent may be a replacement. Although the movement has an overall oxidised/patinated appearance it is in good working order having been carefully conserved to retain old surfacers to the mechanism. The dial is very well made but with some noticeable casting faults to the plate. The mellow colour/patination is very good but we suspect that it may be a very well executed restoration/reconstruction hence is best described as being of indeterminate age. The case is almost certainly of relatively recent construction (within the last 20 years or so) but is exquisitely made, beautifully detailed and of perfect proportions. The carcass almost certainly uses 'period' timber and the overall feeling of age with shrinkage and patination is very well expressed. The only notable blemishes to the case are a slight water stain to the left-hand front hood column and the fact that the trunk door is missing its lock.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, weights and a 17th century style engraved brass winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y AN IMPRESSIVE FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET CASE AND DIAL IN DISTRESSED CONDITIONSIGNED FOR BALTHAZAR, PARIS, PROBABLY MID TO LATE 19th CENTURYThe incomplete 8.5 inch circular twelve-piece deep cobalt blue-on-white Roman numeral cartouche numeral dial with Louis XIV profile bust cartouche and crown cast centre and sculpted steel hands, over apron mount cast with Classical female emblematic of the sciences and agriculture flanking small oval enamel plaque inscribed BALTHAZAR, APARIS to centre, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry veneered case with brass urn finials over pierced strapwork scroll cast swollen frieze and cavetto scroll collar surmounting the ogee-shaped superstructure decorated in the Barianesque manner with female figure and portrait bust inhabited foliate marquetry, the angles with Satyr mask mounts over scrolls supporting further finials and the conforming sides set at under ninety degrees from the front, the fascia with fine complex moulded cast break-arch cornice over scrolling marquetry veneered surround to the dial aperture curving outwards at the angles and applied with canted cast gilt female terms over integral scrolls applied with gilt foliage, the sides of curved profile each finely veneered with foliate strapwork incorporating engraved sunburst mask over Classical figure and urn panel to lower margin, the rear angles applied with conforming terms and the front apron centred with an cast mask with elaborate headdress, the whole supported via four cast recumbent equines onto a serpentine outline plinth base applied with foliate case collars and with remnants of fine marquetery veneers (heavily distressed, lacking cast front door frame, and other mounts/elements).77.5cm (30.5ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. A closely related 'pendele aux chevaux' case to the current lot is in the Royal Collection and can be found at: https://www.rct.uk/collection/3069/mantel-clock 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CONCENTIC CALENDAR AND MOONPHASEHARRISON, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1775The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12.5 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and rococo scroll bordered signature plaque engraved Harrison, LIVERPOOL to the repeating foliate motif decorated trellis engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring annotated with concentric calendar to inner edge and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine pierced steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating delineated lunettes and annotations for age of the moon to outer edge of the disc, beneath curved silvered plate engraved with the motto On TIME'S uncertain date ETERNAL Hours depend applied to the apex of the arch, the case with central leaf-pierced finial platform and swan neck pediment fronted with gilt leafy scroll-painted verre-eglomise panel infill, over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted Doric columns with conforming half columns set to the rear, the trunk with ogee-shaped moulding and blind fretwork panel to throat over shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns, the raised panel fronted plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings and canted angles, on shallow moulded skirt with squat ogee bracket feet.251cm (99ins) high overall, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. The present clock would have almost certainly been made by Thomas Harrison who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Liverpool 1770-1803. He later went into partnership with a member of the eminent Finney family of Liverpool clock and watch makers.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is nicely finished and in clean condition. The moon disc has had some re-touching and now has a coat of varnish otherwise is in fine condition; all functions are connected and in working order. The minute hand has a thicker later hand fitted (wired) over the top of the original - probably to make it more visible from a distance however this can most likely be easily removed.The movement and dial are fitted onto a well-made replacement seatboard. The fact that the seatboard is a replacement means that we cannot offer any categorical assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however the cheek uprights of the trunk appear to retain their original height would make us inclined to give the clock the benefit of the doubt.The case is generally in very presentable condition with and of good colour. The central verre eglomise panel is cracked and the gilt decoration is worn; hood otherwise is in fine original condition. The trunk is generally in very good condition with noticeable faults limited to some cracking and historic repairs towards the rear of the left-hand side (probably due to joint between the side and the backboard becoming loose at some time). The trunk door retains its original lock and hinges and is fine straight condition. The base has a vertical shrinkage crack to the raised panel otherwise is in fine condition.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II/III SMALL PARQUETRY DECORATED ELM THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK OF FINE COLOURB. TIPTON, LUDLOW, MID 18th CENTURYThe four pillar countwheel bell striking single-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with circular herringbone bordered nameplate engraved B:TIPTON, LUDLOW to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond-lozenge half hour markers, with scroll-pierced blued steel hand and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with inverted breakfront ogee and cavetto moulded cornice and diamond-lattice pierced frieze over three-quarter slender baluster turned uprights applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with conforming half baluster columns flush mounted at the rear, the trunk with inverted breakfront cavetto throat moulding over slender break-arch caddy moulded door centred with a parquetry star within chequer-banded border, flanked by slender full-height fluted pilasters, the plinth also of inverted breakfront form with cavetto top moulding and caddy-moulded skirt.203cm (80ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 30cm (11.75ins) deep. Benjamin Tipton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Ludlow, Shropshire circa 1776. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements. The dial has bright polished brass appearance hence has lost silvered finish to the chapter ring and signature plate; there is light some wear evident to the matting and the hand is probably a well made replacement.The movement rests on an old seatboard which is nailed directly onto the cheek uprights of the case which appear undisturbed. The seatboard is relatively thin (3/8ths inch), has two visible splits with the section across the front possibly being a well-matched restoration/replacement. The case is in good original condition and of particularly fine colour. The backboard has losses to each side behind the hood and the base is lacking infill strips to each side of the backboard (leaving gaps between the board and panel sides). The board has good length continuing down to just above the level of the skirting around the base. The plinth has some bumps and losses to the lips forming the lower edge of the cavetto top mouldings and the left hand fluted upright has an historic chip to the lower left hand corner. Damage otherwise is limited to moderate historic bumps, scuffs, wear and shrinkage commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum and weight, case key and winder are not required. Condition Report Disclaimer

A LATE VICTORIAN/EDWARDIAN WALNUT FIVE-GLASS MANTEL TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 5.5 inch square silvered brass Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands and foliate scroll engraved decoration to spandrel areas within a fixed silvered canted bezel surround, the case with bevel-glazed top panel to the tablet upstand over cavetto cornice and glazed front door, the sides with rectangular bevel-glazed panels and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, the base with ogee-outline apron over moulded skirt with squab feet.33cm (13ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has overall patchy discolouration/tarnishing and light wear around the winding hole otherwise is in good original condition. The case is in sound original condition with faults very much limited to a few slight bumps and scuffs.Clock has pendulum, a case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATTHE DIAL BEARING INSCRIPTION FOR THWAITES AND REED, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum incorporating holdfast clasp to the basket-of-fruit centred symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate, the 8 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial now inscribed Thwaites & Reed, LONDON to centre and with gilt spade, the upper margin of the dial surround with N/S strike/silent selection switch, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the brass-fillet moulded single pad top panel over complex moulded cornice, the hinged front panel fitted with convex glazed ogee cast brass bezel over brass fish scale lower quadrant frets flanked by brass edged front angles, the sides with conforming arched brass frets and the rear with break-arch door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.40.5cm (16ins) high with handle down, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 19.5cm (7.75ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and has no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has been restored to a good standard as such the inscription for Thwaites and Reed cannot be relied upon. Other than some very light wear around the winding holes and some light surface dirt the dial is in fine condition. The case is generally in fine original condition with good quality figured veneers. The top is free of noticeable shrinkage cracking. The rear door has a small veneer patch repair to the upper left-hand corner otherwise faults to the case appear very much limited to a few minor bumps and scuffs, light shrinkage and other minimal age related blemishes. Clock has a crank winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED JAMES GAMBLE, LEEDS, LATE 17th CENTURY AND LATERThe five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, elaborate sculpted border decorated calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the rose engraved matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with fine generous sculpted steel hands and cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with foliate scroll engraved infill between and signed James Gamble at Leeds to lower edge, now in a case with complex moulded cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with Doric columns to angles, rectangular side windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over rectangular caddy moulded quarter veneered and crossbanded door flanked by reeded canted angles, the plinth base with stepped cavetto top mouldings and conforming herringbone banded panel to fascia over double skirt.214cm (84.25ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 27.5cm (10.75ins) deep. James Gamble of Leeds does not appear to be recorded I the usual sources however the overall feel of the movement and the style/design of the engraving to the design would suggest that he was a London-trained clock maker.Condition Report: The movement is in very dirty/neglected condition. The escapement is a 19th century replacement (most likely due to the wear of the original) and the warning wheel of the strike train has been re-pinioned (again most likely due to wear). Otherwise the movement has survived in original condition and will no doubt work well once it has had a straightforward clean/service. The dial again is in dirty/neglected condition with general oxidation and grime build-up to the finishes. However it does appear very original and essentially untouched with very nice hands and confidently worked details such as the decoration to the calendar aperture. The movement retains an old (possibly original) seatboard. The case is not original to the movement and dial. The cheeks are later being separately applied to the inside edges of the trunk sides and one (the left hand side) is currently detached hence movement and dial cannot currently be supported within the case. The hood is entirely of early to mid 20th century construction and is generally in good condition albeit a lttle dirty/neglected. The rest of the case would appear to date to around 1730 and is of nice quality with fine figured veneers and is in good honest original condition. The sides of the trunk have some veneer chipping to the rear edges and there is overall shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age. The trunk door is locked and we do not have a door key.Clock has a pendulum, two weights and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN CARVED ROSEWOOD SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE WITH PASSING STRIKEBLUNDELL, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement sounding each hour as a single blow on a coiled gong mounted behind the shouldered backplate, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by heavy lenticular bob pendulum incorporating holdfast angled around the gong, the 3.75 inch wide shaped engraved gilt brass dial with fine foliate scroll decorated centre within Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands and further conforming engraved infill to borders and around the shaped signature cartouche inscribed BLUNDELL, LONDON to lower margin, the case of elaborate scroll-gabled outline with hinged front applied with fine rococo scroll carved borders around the shaped glazed dial aperture, the top and sides of complex moulded profile matching that of the front, the rear with triangular-topped glazed door set within the frame of the case, on integral moulded supports.27cm (10.625ins) high, 19.5cm (7.75ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep. Two clockmakers with the surname Blundell are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London during the mid 19th century; Henry 1839-51 and John circa 1839. Condition Report: The movement is in fine original relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable repairs/replacements. Although the mechanism appears clean a gentle service/lubrication is advised. The dial is in good condition with faults limited to some very slight rubbing to the black numerals and a small amount of scratching/wear around the winding hole. The case has a small loss to the carving at the centre of the apron. There are also smallish veneer losses to the rear fascia at foot level and the left hand side has some scuffing/scratching to the surface towards the rear (to the tall slightly concave section). Otherwise case is generally in fine original condition and really would not require much to bring back to fine 'retail condition'.Clock has pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A SWISS RENAISSANCE IRON CHAMBER CLOCKUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1600The two train weight-driven countwheel bell movement with verge escapement regulated by horizontal balance contained between angled extensions of the front and rear pivot bars, the strike train with single arbor warnless locking released via nag's head engaging with a pin fitted to the rim of the going train greatwheel and overlift provided by a shaped cam cut with a slot for locking, both trains pivoted between iron vertical bars which locate via tenons into slots cut into a horizontal strip at the base, the top secured with another strip terminating with angled ends forged with pierced tenons passing through slots in the uprights and secured by wedges, the iron box-form case with a single lugged bell supported within domed bearer decorated with forged iron flower buds, the front with visible hour wheel and gilt painted arrow-shaped hand reading against a cream painted chapter ring with Gothic Roman numerals within upper and lower borders polychrome painted with symmetrical bird inhabited foliate scrolls on a chocolate brown ground beneath moulded gilt band and panel painted with an owl within conforming field, the sides with hinged doors secured by sprung clasps and painted with conforming large floral sprays, the rear with forged hanging hoop and spurs, (escapement restored, case decoration refreshed, left side door probably replaced, lacking weights and lines).26.5cm (10.5ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide, 13,5cm (5.25ins) deep. The general construction and layout of the current lot can be directly compared to a spring-driven example illustrated in Bassermann-Jordan, Ernst von THE BOOK OF OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES (English version translated by H. Alan Lloyd) on page 203 which is described as probably made in Zurich about 1630-40. The basic construction of the movement frame (formed essentially as a vertical rectangular loop around the movement) has its roots in the earliest form of domestic striking clock and can be directly compared with a clock dating to around 1500 illustrated in Muhle, Richard and Vogel, Horand M. Alte Uhren (Verlag Georg D.W. Callway, Munchen 1976) on page 152 (figure 256).Condition Report: Movement - All wheelwork with the exception of the escapewheel and balance appear original, the greatwheels have four crossings, all other wheels have three, all arbors except the escapewheel arbor are faceted. Both pulleys appear to be replacements mounted onto the original greatwheel arbors. As catalogued the current escapement is a restoration. Evidence in the movement bars and backplate indicate that the clock was once fitted with an anchor escapement with pendlum swinging to the rear. In order to allow clearance for the anchor pallet arbor the fly was moved to one side and pivoted between extension plates riveted to the centre and rear movement bars, the fly has now been returned to its original position and the later plate extension pieces removed (leaving stopped rivet holes and other witness marks). There is a mall keyhole shaped hole and two small rectangular slots (one in the front movement bar, the other to the top bar just in front of the balance arbor), the purpose of these is unknown but unlikely to be from an alarm mechanism due to lack of space for lines to pass beneath hence most likely to be from another escapement configuration fitted to the clock at some time (possibly French vertical verge and pendulum arrangement as often seen on Comtoise region clocks?). The nag's head lifting piece, locking detent and arbor are replacements however the curved pivot carriers fitted to the from and rear movement bars appear original. The hour wheel appears original but is now on a replacement arbor/pivot and is driven by a replacement four-prong pinion of report fitted to the original greatwheel arbor. Case - Dial plate appears original and is forged in two sections joined behind the moulding above the chapter ring and is in turn rivetted to two forged uprights each with angled brackets applied with threaded stub at each end (for fitting to the case top and bottom plates). The dial has been repainted and the rear of the plate has also been cleaned and painted. The rear of the case also appears original and is made from two relatively thin guage metal vertical panels which overlap and are rivetted together. This is then fitted onto two metal bars as pof the dial. The rear of the backplate has two horizontal strips rivetted which carry the hanging hoop and spurs and are formed into hinge knuckles for the side doors ar each end.  The backplate appears to retain old surface and has two filled (with lead solder) holes left over from the earlier conversion to anchor escapement (from pallet arbor and pendulum backcock). The left hand door is a replacement made from poorly matched iron plate with curious texture (left over from the panels earlier use) and does not fit well. The right hand door appears original and retains its clasp. the baseplate also appears to be original and is fitted with replaced pivot arm (to transfer motion from the strike hammer pins to the vertical hammer pivot) to original pivot forged to the underside of the plate. Their are a few small redundant holes to the baseplate suggesting that the clock may have been located onto a wall bracket at sometime.  The top plate is almost certainly a replacement made from salvaged iron plate as it is thicker gauge than the rest of the case and three of the four surfaces (and the various holes in the plate) appear relatively fresh. The bell support appears to have age and seems to be made from forged rather than sheet metal however it is difficult to be entirely sure whether it is original or not. The bell is a replacement with the lugged fitting being applied (via a screw from beneath) to a bell of standard construction. The clock is missing two of the eight case screws (which hold top and bottom plates to frame uprights). Clock is currently not in working order due to slightly loose balance top pivot and dislocated pawl spring to the winding pulley click. No doubt other minor fettling will also be required to bring it back to working condition.  There are weights or line present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A BURR WALNUT QUARTER-CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEALEXANDER GIROUST, LONDON, CIRCA 1720 AND LATERThe five pillar triple train movement with anchor escapement regulated by wood-rod seconds pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track incorporating Strike/Silent and Chime/Silent switches to upper quadrants, with scroll pierced steel hands and female mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating age of the moon to the circumference of the disc and foliate scroll engraved lunettes beneath herringbone infill and applied silvered plate engraved ALEXANDER GIROUST, LONDON to the upper margin, the break-arch case with generous cavetto cornice and scroll decorated blind fret frieze over unusual bolection moulded hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Doric columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with brass fish-scale grille inset break-arch apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with caddy moulded break-arch door quarter-veneered ion fine burr walnut within double-line strung and herringbone banded borders, the surround with conforming line inlay and the sides also herringbone banded, the base with concave top moulding and centred with a raised caddy-moulded double-line and herringbone banded rectangular panel to front, the sides with herringbone border, on moulded skirt with squab feet.234cm (92ins) high, 53cm (21ins) wide, 28.5cm (11.25ins) deep. Alexander Giroust is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1728-39. 

Y A REGENCY BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK THE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR J. CHADWICK, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and inscribed J. CHADWICK, G'T BATCH ST., LONDON to centre, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and SILENT/STRIKE selection switch to the edge of the plate at twelve o'clock, the lancet-shaped case with cavetto cornice over rosette-centred brass line panel infill around the hinged glazed circular cast brass bezel flanked by slender reeded pilasters to angles, the sides with circular glazed apertures, the trunk with concave throat over flame-figured caddy-moulded lancet-shaped door with rosette decorated brass line panel infill to upper quadrants and flanked by fluted quarter-columns set on ebony strung plinths, the base with concave top moulding over reeded ebony bordered geometric panel to fascia, on moulded double skirt incorporating integral bracket supports with shaped apron between.204.5cm (80.5ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. 

A CHARLES II MINIATURE BRASS LANTERN TIMEPIECE WITH ALARMSIGNED FOR JOHN KNIBB, OXFORD, CIRCA 1680The going train with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum swinging outside of the frame to the rear and motionwork for two hands, the rear with alarm mechanism incorporating verge crown wheel driving vertically pivoted yoke-shaped hammer fitted to the backplate and sounding on the inside of the bell mounted above, the dial with rose-decorated alarm disc within a band of engraved scrolling flowering foliage issuing from a three-petal bloom to the lower margin to centre, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with squat fleur-de-lys half hour markers and punched dot minute marks to outer track, the frame with one-piece corner castings formed as Doric columns beneath vase finials with collar-turned shoulders, the front and sides applied with symmetrical pierced cast and engraved brass dolphin pattern frets with the front incorporating inscription John Knibb to the lower margin, beneath domed bell bearer capped with a conforming vase finial, with brass side doors, twin iron hanging hoops and spurs to rear, on integral ball-shaped feet, (with probable restoration).23cm (9ins) high, 9cm (3ins) deep, 10.5cm (4.5ins) deep. John Knibb was born in 1650 and was apprenticed to his older brother, Joseph, in around 1664. When Joseph moved to London in 1670 to set up business (presumably in the workshop inherited from his uncle, Samuel) John took on the Oxford workshop gaining the Freedom of the city on payment of a fine in 1673. Joseph Knibb retired in 1697 selling up most of his workshop before moving to Hanslop, Buckinghamshire where he made a few clocks prior to his death in 1711. John Knibb became a high profile figure within the City of Oxford twice becoming Mayor, he continued in business until his death in 1722. Due to the comparative rarity of clocks signed by John Knibb it has been suggested that his workshop may have generally served to supply Joseph's larger concern in London. The strong similarities between John's best work and those signed by Joseph would certainly support this view. However it is also clear that John was a high profile tradesman in the City of Oxford who trained no less than ten apprentices, therefore it is perhaps more likely that, although the two workshops were closely connected, they generally worked separately to supply clocks to differing groups of clients. The present lot would appear to conform with the earlier group of miniature lantern clocks produced both during Joseph's time in Oxford (up to around 1671) and subsequently by John Knibb. These clocks are generally characterised by their one-piece corner castings incorporating well-detailed vase finials decorated with a distinctive incised band just beneath the shoulder. Latterly (perhaps from around 1680) the Knibb workshops generally adopted different castings which incorporated simple small concave sided projections for the finials and button feet. Several examples with the 'earlier' type of frame are illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on pages 257-58 (Figures V/108-11) and again in detail on page 261 (Figure V122), whilst an example of the later type is featured on the front cover of Hana, W.F.J. English Lantern Clocks. Although the current timepiece appears to utilise the earlier type of castings they have perhaps been more tightly turned/finished a little less generously than usual.In conjunction with the vase finial frame castings the Knibb workshops invariably used dolphin pattern frets which are described by George White as a being 'wafer thin' and, more often than not, carried the signature along the lower border. The frets on the current lot can certainly be described as thin, delicate castings. The engraving to the dial centre is very close to that of the later-type frame example illustrated by Hana, however the squat fleur-de-lys half-hour markers appear identical to those on a clock, this time with the earlier vase finial frame castings, by John Knibb illustrated in Lee, Ronald A. The Knibb Family * Clockmakers on page 162 (Plate 176). From these details it would be perhaps appropriate to suggest that the present timepiece was made as the earlier vase finial castings were being phased-out in favour of the later simpler frame.The two-handed configuration of the present timepiece is unusual but not unheard of with regards to Lantern clocks in general. Indeed two-handed clock (albeit quarter chiming) Lantern clock by John Knibb is illustrated by George White on page 260 (Figure V/117). This clock also has 'dot' minute markers (as part of the outer track). There is a possibility that the present clock has been converted to two-handed configuration, if this is the case then it has been executed to a very high standard. Finally, when the considering the present the clock as a whole, other details typical of those originating from the Knibb workshops can be seen; most notably the shaping of the escapement top potance and backcock, as well as the presence of two hanging eyes fixed to the rear of the top plate.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with delicate wheelwork commensurate with the Knibb workshops. The pivot holes show no evidence of re-bushing or noticeable wear; the pinions also exhibit little in the way of wear. Due to the lack of wear evident we cannot rule-out whether the train is a restoration however it is not unusual for such timepieces to exhibit little use as historically they were often only used occasionally (whilst travelling). There is no obvious evidence that the greatwheel arbor has been modified to allow combined hour and minute gears to be fitted (rather than just having a square for the pinion of report) hence it would appear that the train was made for two-handed motionwork. The alarm mechanism is in similar condition to the going train - ie. complete and well-made but shows negligeable wear.The dial is in fine original condition and, as catalogued, conforms with those seen on other examples emanating from the Knibb workshops. The alarm disc is most likely a restoration. The hands are very well made but are somewhat 'clean' in appearance. The 'dot' minute markers to the outer edge of the chapter ring do not appear to have been added recently hence there is a strong argument that they were executed at the time the chapter ring was made. The frame is in sound original condition however the shaft to the front left hand upright has an inserted section around 1.5 inches long let-in. This is most likely to repair a casting fault at the time of making and is mostly obscured by the chapter ring and side door. The rear left hand finial is a replacement. The top and bottom plates exhibit no evidence of alteration. The frets appear original although the left-hand side fret is not fully finished. The bell bearer is probably a replacement and the bell itself has been repaired (although it rings fine). The side doors appear correct, the left-hand door has a slight casting fault. The hanging hoops and spurs appear a little 'clean' hence may be restorations although the threads securing the spikes are correctly hand cut and show signs of age (slight corrosion and wear). Timepiece is complete with rope lines and weights. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK THE DIAL BEARING INSCRIPTION FOR RIGBY, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate with bright-cut geometric border-engraved decoration, the 7 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial now inscribed Rigby, CHARING CROSS, LONDON, beneath 1801 to centre and with delicate pierced steel hands, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the brass-fillet moulded single pad top panel over complex moulded cornice, the hinged front panel fitted with convex glazed stepped-ogee cast brass bezel over brass fish scale lower quadrant frets flanked by brass edged front angles, the sides with conforming arched brass frets and the rear with break-arch door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.40.5cm (16ins) high with handle down, 28cm (11ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep.Condition Report: Evidence in the plates (a small group of vacant haoles) indicates that the movement was originally made with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum. The conversion to anchor escapement appears to have been executed early in the clocks life with minimal alteration to the plates hence could be re-converted back to verge leaving little evidence of the present escapement if desired. The bell stand has been repaired and there is a spere hole to eh left hand margin of the backplate left over from the holdfast hook for the verge bob pendulum. The movement otherwise appears to be in sound working condition however it is a little dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean service is advised. The dial has been refinished hence we cannot rely on the inscribed name (Rigby) being the maker of the clock; the finish exhibits light wear and scratching mainly around/near the winding holes. The hands are of nice quality and appear free of faults.The case is in good original unrestored condition. The veneer to the arch top is in fine condition with minimal shrinkage, the veneer capping the pad has slight wear to one corner. The front door has a filled key escutcheon and the carcass has filled recess from a lock being previously fitted; the door is now secured via a tongue engaging with a lock positioned to the left hand side of the case (with key-hole cut just in front of the sound fret). The right-hand side has a filled hole almost certainly for a trip=repat cord which is no longer in use. The rear door has some chipping and a patch repair to the veneer edge overlap and the lock is a little loose. The brass mounts (handle, mouldings, frets, bezel and feet) are fairly heavily tarnished/discoloured; case otherwise in very sound original condition with relatively few age-related faults and is of good colour.Clock has a pendulum, winder and a case key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

AN AUSTRIAN EBONISED SMALL TABLE CLOCK WITH CONCENTRIC CALENDAR AND TRIP-HOUR REPEATTOBIAS FLASCHGE, VIENNA, LATE 18th CENTURYThe four pillar twin standing barrel thirty-hour bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short-bob pendulum, the 5 inch brass break-arch dial applied with convex white enamel hour disc with concentric calendar to inner track and vertically orientated Arabic hour numerals, with scroll-pierced gilt hands and bead-bordered foliate cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with enamel plaque signed Tobias, Flaschge, in Wien over arched false-bob aperture and flanked by foliate engraved infill, the inverted bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle flanked by hounds head finials over giltwood foliate scroll decoration, flambeau urn finials and complex top mouldings, the front with rectangular door applied with gilt ripple-mouldings to the dial aperture beneath engraved brass upper quadrant frets and enclosing conforming ripple-moulded border to the dial mask, the sides with lozenge-shaped mirror panels over shaped-top rectangular glazed apertures incorporating upward-curved lower edges, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on stepped moulded skirt base with leaf-cast brass feet.42cm (16.5ins) high with handle down, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 13cm (5ins) deep. Tobias Flaschke is recorded in Baille, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as becoming a Master in Vienna, 1788. 

A BLACK JAPANNED AND LACQUERED BRASS 'PATNA' COMPOUND BINOCULAR MICROSCOPEW. WATSON AND SONS LIMITED, LONDON, CIRCA 1945The tube with twin eyepiece assembly, rack and pinion coarse and fine screw focus adjustment and inscribed High Power Binocular, W. Watson & Sons Ltd, 313 High Holborn, London, 82193 to front above single objective, the circular stage fitted with X and Y screw adjusting Vernier slide clips onto a rotating table, the underside with sub-stage condenser, electric lamp fitment and pivoted plano-concave mirror, the limb pivoted via locking axis support behind the stage, on 'Y' shaped foot, in original mahogany box with two pairs of eyepiece lenses and a small quantity of other accessories (some vacant apertures for further accessories), the inside of the door with applied magnification table label.The box 46cm (18ins) high excluding handle, 23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 25cm (9.75ins) deep. Provenance: Previously in the Maurice Gillett collection of microscopy, inventory ref. G3364; purchased by the vendor in these rooms on Tuesday 28th March 2017 (lot 12). William Watson is recorded in Gloria, Clifton Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as setting up business in Clerkenwell, London in 1837 before moving to 313A High Holborn in 1869. In 1867 the firm became W. Watson & Son then W. Watson & Sons in 1882. In 1908 they became a Limited Company and continued trading well into the latter 20th century. Gillet notes that the firm of W. Watson and Son were awarded 42 gold and other medals at various International Exhibitions during the late 19th/early 20th centuries and advertised themselves as 'Opticians to Her Majesty's Government' in 1886. 

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATPERIGAL AND DUTERRAU, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and signed Perigal & Duterrau, London within an elliptical reserve to the wheat ear border engraved backplate, the 7 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial with pierced brass hands, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle applied to a curved brass fillet-edged pad and complex upper mouldings, over opening front fitted with circular convex-glazed ogee moulded cast brass bezel to the dial aperture and with brass fish scale sound frets to lower quadrants, the sides with conforming arched brass sound frets and the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.33cm (13ins) high with handle down, 28cm (11ins) wide, 19,5cm (7.75ins) deep. The partnership between John Perigal (from the celebrated family dynasty of clockmakers founded in the 1720's by Claude Perigal) and John Duterrau was formed prior to 1799 as they were granted a Royal warrant as a 'Watchmaker in Ordinary' to George III on the 20th February of that year. The partnership is subsequently noted as working from 57 New Bond Street, London 1802-05 and then from 62 New Bond Street 1810-40.  

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SMALL TABLE CLOCK CASEANONYMOUS, LATE 18th CENTURYWith hinged brass carrying handle to the bell-top superstructure and double cavetto top mouldings over hinged front with break-arch glazed dial aperture measuring 6 by 8.375 inches and scroll-pierced frets to upper quadrants, the sides with arch-glazed apertures and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with moulded squab feet.44cm (17.25ins) high with handle down, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. 

A VICTORIAN BURR WALNUT QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETTHWAITES AND REED, LONDON, CIRCA 1867The substantial five knopped pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted beam rise/fall regulation to suspension, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a coiled gong, the backplate signed Thwaites & Reed, London over pendulum holdfast bracket to centre and the frontplate stamped T & R over serial number 13783 to lower margin, the 7.25 inch engraved silvered brass arched Roman numeral dial with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands and foliate scroll engraved infill to spandrels with the upper continuing upwards to envelope the subsidiary FAST/SLOW regulation dial in the arch, the right hand margin further incorporating SILENT/STRIKE selection switch, the shallow break-arch top case with cavetto cornice over canted silvered brass fillet inset bevel-glazed dial aperture to the front door flanked by canted angles applied with shaped corbels to upper and lower margins, the sides with bevel-glazed arched apertures and the rear with brass grille inset rectangular door set within the frame of the case, the moulded skirt base decorated with fluted band to upper margin and fitted with brass bun feet, the wall bracket of tapered concave form with raised mouldings bordering the table and conforming collar towards the base terminating with an onion-shaped rectangular section pendant.The clock on wall bracket 72cm (28.25ins) high, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 24.5cm 9.75ins) deep. The clockmaking firm Thwaites and Reed can be traced back to Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. His son, John, was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of Ainsworth in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. He entered into partnership with Jeremiah Reed in 1808 and the firm subsequently became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton.Ronald E. Rose in his book English DIAL CLOCKS provides data allowing clocks by Thwaites to be dated from their serial number (Appendix III page 239); from this list the serial number of the movement of the current lot suggests that it was made around 1867. Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all-original and is in relatively clean fully working condition. The dial has slight overall mellowing and slight rubbing around the winding holes otherwise is in good original condition. The case is generally in good original condition with notable faults limited to relatively minor shrinkage cracking to the curvature of the top. The right hand side is lacking a very thin strip of timber bordering the fluted band above the skirting. Faults are otherwise limited to relatively minor are related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear. The bracket is in similar condition but has a patch where the polish finish has become dull/darkened to the front.Clock has pendulum but no case key or winder.Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WILLIAM TOMLINSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1700-10The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed W. Tomlinson, London to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles, in a case now veneered in figured walnut with carved winged cherub head centred swan-neck crest over ogee cornice, scroll pierced fretwork frieze and Solomonic three-quarter columns to hood door, the sides with rectangular glazed panels and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat over brass circular lenticle centred line bordered book-matched burr veneered trunk door, the sides with conforming line borders, the plinth base with ogee top moulding over panel veneered front and moulded skirt, (the case originally ebonised).206cm (81ins) high excluding later crest, 218cm (86ins) overall, 38cm (15ins) wide, 25cm (10ins) deep. William Tomlinson is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as a Quaker born circa 1673 and made a Free Brother of The Clockmakers' Company in July 1699. He is said to have worked at the Dial and Three Crowns in Birchin Lane, near the Royal Exchange, London and later at a premises with the same sign in White Hart Court, Gracechurch Street. Amongst Tomlinson's apprentices was James Snelling from 1703; Hodges died in 1750 aged around 77.Condition Report: Movement appears fundamentally original, is complete and in in clean working condition with some visible rebushing and re-pinioning. The escapement pallets may be original but reworked, the escape wheel is probably a service replacement.The dial is in clean condition, the hands appear original but the minute hand is currently fitted upside down.The movement is fitted to an old oak seatboard which may be original but is missing a section from the rear right hand edge. The seatboard rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the case however there is a possibility that the latter have probably been cut down hence we would suggest that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case.The case has an ebonised pine carcass hence would have most likely been an ebonised case when first made. The walnut veneers, crossgrain mouldings and hood columns are most likely mid 20th century; the cresting may be later still. The base has also almost certainly been rebuilt as the lower third of the backboard has been replaced and the side uprights of the case do not extend all the way into the base. Generally case is presentable with only minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Clock is complete with pendulum, pair of weights, case key and crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER OLIVEWOOD AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKDANIEL LE COUNT, LONDON, CIRCA 1685-90The five finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring approximately 7.25 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, conforming decoration to the subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border-engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced and sculpted blued steel hands, winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and engraved Daniel Le Count Londini to lower margin, the case with architectural ogee moulded cornice incorporating swollen crossgrain frieze and ebonised mouldings over fixed glazed dial aperture flanked by opposing ebonised Solomonic twist three-quarter columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter-columns set against bargeboards rising past the lintel to meet the cornice overhand at the rear, the slender trunk with convex oyster olivewood veneered throat moulding, over 42 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with two break-arch bordered marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebony ground within an oyster olivewood field, further incorporating conforming shaped marquetry quadrant panels to upper corners and contained within an inset line border edged with ebonised half-round mouldings, the sides veneered with two panels of repeating oysters within crossbanded surrounds, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and fronted with conforming rectangular marquetry panel decorated with floral blooms into an ebony ground over ebonised bun feet.197cm (77.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Daniel Le Count is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as most likely being a Huguenot refugee from France who was first made free of the Haberdashers' Company before becoming a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1676. He took on at least five apprentices including one through Nicholas Coxeter (Charles Ekins in 1677) and two through William Speakman (James Way in 1681/2 and Daniel Lefebure in 1686). Daniel Le Count is thought to have married twice with two children, Daniel and William, born to his first wife, Mary in 1676 and 1677 respectively. He married his second wife, Ursula, at St. James's, Dukes Place in 1681/2 with whom he had a daughter, Judith. In 1695 the Le Count family were recorded as living in the parish of St. Bartholemew by the Exchange and, in 1697, he signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance. Daniel Le Count attended council meetings until 1705; he died in 1738 and was buried at Spitalfields.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The collet to the third wheel of the going train has been 'turned down' probably to allow the wheel to be moved along the arbor a fraction so mitigate wear to the next pinion in the train. Indeed pinions show overall evidence of historic wear however this has generally been mitigated by moving the wheels along their arbors a fraction so that they mesh with unworn parts of the pinions - an accepted practice in the conservation of early movements hence does not detract from the clock in anyway. The dial is also in good original condition. The matting is particularly fine, there is a visible rivet mark next to the calendar aperture (for a calendar wheel carrier post) and the two lower dial feet attachment points are just visible within the inner edge of the chapter ring. The silvering to the chapter ring has overall light to moderate patchy discolouration/tarnishing. The hands are finely worked and in good condition, the spandrels are also well finished and appear original. The movement is fixed on what appears to be the original seatboard which in-turn rests directly onto the cheek-uprights of the case indication that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. There is a movement securing bracket fitted tom the movement backboard which corresponds to a bracket on the rear of the movement however the securing thumbscrew in now missing.The case appears to be in fine original condition although it is likely that it has seen some cosmetic attention to the finishes at some point in the past. The hood is in original condition (no evidence of the front being cut for a door) retaining the grooves for the rising action to the rear edges. The structure exhibits age-related shrinkage as do the veneers and crossgrain mouldings. There is a small loss to the front right-hand corner of the frieze cushion mouldings as well as to the veneer lining the edge of the left hand rear bargeboard otherwise faults are very much limited to age related shrinkage and a few minor historic bumps and scuffs. The backboard has replacements to each side behind the hood incorporating 'tongues' for the rising action; it is possible that at some point the tongues had become broken or were removed to allow the hood to be removed by drawing forwards. There is a spoon locking mechanism present as well as a sprung latch to secure the hood in raised position - both of these appear genuinely old and undisturbed so are most likely original.The trunk and base are in similar condition to the hood with historic shrinkage and movement but no visible evidence of alteration or replacements. The backboard continues down to border the lower edge of the base and, with the exception of having a baton screwed to the inside lower edge, appears undisturbed. The structure of the base also appears undisturbed; the fascia has horizontal shrinkage cracking but no noticeable losses to the marquetry veneers. The trunk door retains original locks and hinges and has slight shrinkage to the joints between the clamps and the board to both the upper and lower margins; this is to be expected and again there are no visible losses to the veneers. The lentical glass is cracked. The sides have a few small historic veneer patch repairs to the rear edge otherwise faults are limited to age-related shrinkage. The front door has some blooming to the finish. The marquetry also has reddy-brown highlights which are probably an old attempt to add contrast to the finish; there is raised 'roughness' to the joints within the marquetry indicating that the present surface has serious age hence any refinishing/cosmetic restoration was undertaken a long time ago (the plinth veneers are in conforming condition).Generally the present clock presents as a fine original example that appears to want no more than some attention to the finish of the case and a gentle service to the movement.Clock has a pair of brass cased weights, pendulum, a crank winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE WOODEN SPIT JACK MECHANISMPROBABLY SWISS, SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURYThe weight-driven three-wheel train with lantern pinions formed as part of the elaborate baluster-turned arbors, the greatwheel with drum for the driving weight set on an arbor with winding square opposing take-off for a pulley, the third wheel cut as a contrate for driving a fly pivoted within the top bar, the 'door' type frame with extensions to the uprights passing through slots in the top bar for securing by pegs, the bottom bar with pinned mortice-and-tenon joints and threaded holes for securing into position with large wooded screws, (fly, pulley and winding crank lacking, winding clicks incomplete/inoperative).54cm (21.25ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) wide. The wheelwork of the current lot, most notably the incorporation of lantern pinions within the decorative arbor turnings, can be compared with that of a Swiss wooden-wheeled clock illustrated in Tardy LA PENDULE FRANCAISE, 3,me Partie: Provinces et Etranger on page 456 (upper right). The traditional centre for Swiss wooden-wheeled clock manufacture was Toddenburg; indeed a weight-driven wooden chamber clock of the Toddenburg-type was sold in these room on 2nd October 2019 (lot 104) for £2,800 hammer. 

A GEORGE II TORTOISESHELL JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH ROCKING FIGURE AUTOMATONPETER KING, LONDON, MID 18th CENTURYThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and signature plate engraved Peter King, LONDON to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular aperture revealing a engraved silvered brass figure of Chronos rocking back and forth with the motion of the pendulum against a painted starry sky background, the silvered border inscribed TEMPUS FUGIT flanked by dolphin case mounts, the mottled iron-red and dark brown/black japanned case with moulded cornice and gilt lattice trellis painted upper quadrant infill over hinged glazed dial aperture decorated with gilt scrolling decoration and flanked by three-quarter columns to front angles, the gilt foliate spray decorated sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with rosette-centred gilt leaf painted throat over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures within a stylised trellis landscape over lion to lower margin, the surround with gilt trellis upper quadrant infill and scroll-banded borders, the sides with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with further figural landscape panel over a tall moulded stepped skirt.221.5cm (87.25ins) high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Peter King is recorded Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Great St. Andrews Street, London 1715-35.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alterations and replacements limited to the escape wheel and pallets which are probably 19th century 'service' replacements (due to the originals becoming worn). The dial has some slight patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvering and slight wear/rubbing to the background of the rocking figure otherwise appears to be in good original albeit clean condition. The hands are nicely worked and exhibit strong blued finish. The movement and dial retains what appears to be the original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of case (which appear undisturbed) hence it is most likely that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in sound original condition with some evidence of relatively light cosmetic restoration. The hood probably originally had a caddy superstructure; the upper quadrant panels and the columns are almost certainly well-executed restorations/replacements. The backboard is made from two boards butt-jointed together; this joint has opened hence there is an open crack from top to bottom necessitating batons to be screwed to the rear of the case. The door retains its original lock and hinges. The base has moulded skirting applied over the bottom two inches or so of the decorated fascia (obscuring the lower part of the panel) however the rest of the panel appears to survive behind the skirting.Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear minor repairs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, case key and crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EARLY VICTORIAN EBONISED FIVE-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKMORELAND, CHESTER, CIRCA 1840The substantial six knopped pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating holdfast to the movement backplate, the 7.25 inch square silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Moreland, CHESTER to centre, with pierced steel hands and delicate foliate scroll engraved decoration to spandrel areas, the case with bevel-glazed top panel to the full-width upstand over slender cavetto cornice, the front door with angled silvered brass fillet to the glazed aperture and canted front angles, the sides with rectangular bevel-glazed panels and the rear with rectangular brass grille inset door set within the frame of the case, the base with ogee-outline apron over conforming moulded skirt.37cm (14.5ins) high, 30cm (11.75ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Thomas Moreland in recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Chester 1834-48. 

Y THREE ENGLISH WOODEN CARRIAGE CLOCK TRAVELLING CASESANOMYMOUS, EARLY TO MID 19th CENTURYThe first brass bound mahogany with padded velvet interior to take a clock circa 15cm (6ins) high excluding handle, 10cm (4ins) wide and 7.5cm (3ins) deep, with recessed brass carrying handle flanked by pairs of angle straps to the top over front door with a 2.5 inch circular glazed aperture positioned with centre approximately 10cm (4ins) up from the internal base level, the sides with conforming paired straps at the base; the second to take a clock 17cm (6.75ins) high overall with handle down, 12cm (4.75ins) wide and 9cm (3.5ins) deep, with hinged brass handle to the opening top, dovetail jointed angles and 2.75 inch circular glazed aperture positioned with centre 8cm (3.125ins) up from the top the internal base level; the third rosewood veneered with padded velvet interior to take a clock approximately 13.5cm (5.25 ins) high overall with handle down, just under 9cm (3.5ins) wide and just over 6cm (2.375ins) deep, the opening top with hinged brass handle over front with 2.75 inch square glazed aperture with centre positioned approximately 6.5cm (2.625ins) up from the internal base level, (3).The first 19cm (7.5ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep.Condition Report: First case - minor corner nocks/bumps resulting in small veneer losses and slight shrinkage to veneers. Noticeable but minor water-run stain to back otherwise in fine original condition with fine veneers. Has a keySecond case- good original unrestored condition with only very minor age-related wear to exterior. Finish a little dull/flat. Baize lining to the interior has moth damage. No key present.Third case - veneer loss to the lower front edge, right hand side is missing inset brass escutcheon plate otherwise faults to exterior limited to age related wear; colour a little flat/uneven. Velvet to interior faded but otherwise good. Has a key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE EBONISED THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK WITH ALARMWILLIAM BROCK, AXBRIDGE, CIRCA 1715The substantial posted countwheel bell striking single-handed movement with rectangular section steel uprights and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the alarm mechanism positioned to the lower right hand side of the movement and sounding on the hour bell via verge crownwheel and vertically pivoted hammer, the 10 inch square brass dial with generous rose engraved alarm disc to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half-hour markers and signed W'm Brock, Axbridge to lower margin, with scroll-pierced iron hand and gilt twin-cherub-and-crown cast spandrels to angles, in an ebonised pine case with box upstand to the domed caddy superstructure and generous ogee moulded cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with parcel gilt three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and conforming quarter columns set at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over 43 inch rectangular door centred with a brass-edged circular lenticle, on plinth base with moulded skirt.222.5cm (82ins) high, 49.5cm (19.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5cm) deep. William Brock is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as living in Cheddar but working from Axbridge from 1707 until around 1730. From Moore's notes he appeared to principally work as a turret clock maker and repairer; however entries in Dr. Claver Morris's diary indicate that he was a very competent maker as these relate to the 'mending of my repeater' (watch) and the making of 'a very fine Month Clock with a Pendulum of 5 feet long'.Condition Report: Movement appears entirely original and is complete with no visible alterations, significant replacements or losses. The mechanism is dirty/discoloured/patinated but is essentially in working order albeit with some noticeable pinion wear. The dial appears all original but again is in dull/dirty condition with the exception of the spandrels which exhibit strong rich gilding.The seatboard is a replacement hence we cannot offer any assurance with regards to the movement and dial being original to the case although they are a very good match. The case has survived in essentially sound original condition; the domed caddy superstructure is a restoration and the lower nine inches or so of the backboard has been replaced otherwise the case appears fundamentally original but re-ebonised over historic surface worm damage and other historic bumps, scuffs, minor repairs and age related defects.Clock has a weight but no pendulum or case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM CREAK, LONDON, CIRCA 1740The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced steel hands and brass twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular herringbone border engraved silver signature boss inscribed William Creak, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a break-arch case with generous arched cavetto cornice and fretwork frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture with applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with break-arch windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over book-matched burr-veneered and herringbone banded break-arch door with complex edge mouldings, the sides with twin crossbanded panels, the plinth base with cavetto top mouldings over burr panel veneered herringbone and crossbanded fascia and a moulded skirt.229cm (90ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. William Creak is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' who worked in London from 1754-63. Other sources indicate that he was working from 1740-75 and his workshop was located in the Royal exchange from 1754. Creak supplied musical and automaton clocks for export to the Middle East and China and often incorporated similar complications into examples made for the domestic market.Condition Report: The movement is complete and appears fundamentally all-original with no visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is reasonably clean and working however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is also in good relatively clean unaltered condition with faults limited to some patchy discolouration to the silvering and mellowing of the finishes in general. The movement and dial retain what appears to be the original seatboard however there are packing slips (around ¾ inch thick) hence we cannot offer any assurances that the case is original to the movement and dial although they would seem to be perfectly suited.The hood is in good condition; the frets have been replaced otherwise faults are very much limited to minor historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age. There are two socket holes to the top suggesting that a pair of finials were fitted at some point. The trunk also is in fine condition with particularly nice figured veneers. The trunk door retains its original lock but the hinges are replacements. The front of the door has some shrinkage cracking to the veneers and there is some visible historic movement/bowing to the frame around the door (does not detract from the clock as is a evidence/result of the genuine age of the piece). The plinth has been restored with replacement veneers with the colour of the burr figured fascia panel being darker than the rest of the case; this probably be improved in the hands of a good restorer/finisher. The backboard has opening to the vertical joint between the two boards which form the panel; two horizontal batons have been applied across the back to further brace the panel.Clock is complete with two weights, pendulum, crank winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A REGENCY MINIATURE BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1825The four baluster-pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum incorporating holdfast to the arched backplate, the 3.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex bevel-glazed engine-milled gilt brass bezel, the break-arch case with hinged rococo-scroll cast pendant carrying handle applied to a single curved pad contra-parti veneered in brass and tortoiseshell with symmetrical scrollwork raised within a gadroon cast gilt brass fillet surround, over ebonised cavetto cornice and front veneered with conforming contra-parti scrollwork, the sides with gilt brass fillet bordered arch-glazed apertures and the rear with glazed arched door set within a flush rosewood surround, on tortoiseshell veneered cavetto moulded skirt base with gilt brass bun feet.22cm (8.75ins) high with handle down, 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in fine original relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable repairs/replacements. Although the mechanism appears clean a gentle service/lubrication is advised. The dial has some chipping/filling around the winding hole, there is also a very slight hairline crack towards the edge near the VIII numeral and some filled/coloured edge chipping beyond the II numeral (cannot be seen with the bezel closed). The case is generally in sound original condition. The top has a small historic veneer chip to the rear edge and some slight movement in the arch of the case is evident. The ebonised top moulding has an old repair to the front left-hand corner and a crack above the two o'clock position. The Boulle veneers to the front of the case exhibit some slight movement and lifting mainly to the section bordering the upper part of the dial; there are also two very small losses to the tortoiseshell in the same vicinity; otherwise veneers are in good original condition although the brass is showing some patchy discolouration. Both sides have small historic veneer patch repairs to the skirt moulding and the right hand side has a very small chip to the veneer overlapping the aperture at the apex of the arch. The lower rear right hand corner of the rear has some historic cracking and small loss to the veneer otherwise is in good condition. The rear door lock spring clasp is currently not engaging correctly hence the rear door cannot be shut fully (simple adjustment required). The base of the case has two unused holes, the purpose of these is unknown (perhaps for securing the clock to a wall bracket at some point?) but they are not considered evidence of alteration. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, slight shrinkage and other age-related blemishes.Timepiece has a pendulum, winding key and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH GILT BAMBOO REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH RELIEF CLOISSONNE ENAMEL PANELSDROCOURT, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism positioned to the top left sounding on the hour gong, the backplate stamped with oval DC trademark to centre left over serial number 21095, the rectangular cream ground cloisonne enamel dial with golden yellow ground Arabic numeral chapter ring set within asymmetric polychrome flowering foliage inhabited by nesting birds and incorporating a subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass bevel glazed bamboo case with frame modelled to resemble sections of grained bamboo overlapping at the corners, the top with conforming hinged carrying handle and panel-glazed escapement aperture and the sides inset with impressive relief modelled cream ground polychrome cloisonné enamel panels depicting a peacock perched amongst chrysanthemums to the right hand side opposing a rooster standing beneath flowering shrubbery to the left, the rear with bevel-glazed door and standing on integral bamboo stump feet.16.5cm (6.5ins) high with handle down, 11cm (4.375ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep.  Pierre Drocourt is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development with further additions and corrections from research undertaken by Leigh Extence (available online) as born in 1819 and setting up in business as a clockmaker in Paris in 1853. He initially worked from Rue Limoges (later called 28 Rue Debelleyme after the rationalisation and merger of Streets in 1865), Paris and was succeeded by his son, Alfred (born 1847), in 1872. The blancs roulants, rough movements, were made in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, a town outside Dieppe, where Drocourt had workshops until their sale in 1904, being premises purchased from Holingue frères in 1875 who had previously supplied Drocourt. The firm was awarded numerous international exhibition medals and mentions including Silver in Paris 1878 and Gold in 1889. The highly unusual enamel panels fitted to the current clock carefully and cleverly employ a mixture of opaque and translucent enamels to create depth, texture and lustre which varies under different lighting conditions. Some areas in particular, such as those representing the tail plumage of the peacock, utilise engraved and chiselled detail within metal ground plate to great effect by allowing reflected to pass through vibrant pigmented transparent enamel surface layers. In addition to this the dial panel utilises the cloisonne technique for the chapter ring numerals and the dot minute markers, the alarm setting dial is also finished in the same manner which has required particularly fine work in the execution of the numerals. Clocks with this particular type of relief cloisonne enamel decoration appear to be extremely rare, however an example almost certainly from the same workshop is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE CLOCKS and Other Travelling CLOCKS on page 203 (Fig. 12-12).Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all-original and is fully working including the strike, repeat and alarm. Although the mechanism is in relatively clean condition a precautionary gentle service is advised if intending to put the clock into service. The dial has an extremely faint hairline to the cream ground across the upper right-hand corner (only visible on very close examination) otherwise is in fine condition. The enamel side panels present as in fine condition however in close examination some restoration to the cream ground to the upper right-hand corner of the 'peacock' panel (right-hand side) and to cream at the upper left-hand margin of the cockerel panel (left hand side) is evident. There is also some extremely slight hairline crazing to the cream near the feet of the cockerel. The gilding to the case is in fine condition; the top panel has a very small depression near the front edge (pin-head size). The glasses appear free from visible damage.Clock has a non-original winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WELSH GEORGE III OAK THIRTY HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKP. LLOYD, LAWHADEN, SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURYThe posted countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with calendar aperture to the Prince-of-Wales feather decorated matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a case with generous architectural cornice incorporating swollen frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with slender three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with cavetto throat moulding over tall ogee-arch topped caddy moulded door centred with a parquetry star, on plinth base with stepped-ogee top mouldings and shallow moulded skirt.230cm (90.5ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. A P. Lloyd is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers and Clockmakers of the World as working in Llanhaden, Pembrokeshire in 1806. 

A FINE GEORGE II BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED TABLE CLOCK WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON SIX BELLSROBERT HIGGS, LONDON, CIRCA 1750The six pillar twin fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, pull-quarter repeat on a graduated nest of six bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the herringbone-bordered backplate finely engraved with symmetrical foliate scrolls inhabited by Barianesque figural terms and centred with a strapwork bordered oval cartouche signed Rob:t Higgs., LONDON, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar and shaped false-bob apertures to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a blued steel circular boss gilt engraved Robert, Higgs, LONDON within moulded surround flanked by foliate scroll infill and incorporating strike N/S selection switch beneath, the inverted bell top case with generous hinged brass carrying handle and double cavetto top mouldings over hinged front with raised half-round brass mouldings bordering the glazed dial and the scroll-pierced upper quadrant frets, the sides with conforming brass-bordered break-arch windows and the rear with door matching that of the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base applied with brass plate engraved Walter Long Esq'r, Rood Ashton Wilts to rear over cast squab feet.47cm (18.5ins) high with handle down, 26.5cm (10.5ins) wide, 17.5cm (7ins) deep. Provenance:The brass plate o the rear of the case suggests that the present clock was once the property of Walter Long, 1st Viscount Long (1854-1924). Viscount Walter Long served as a Conservative MP who, over his long career in politics, held the posts of President of the Board of Agriculture, President of the Local Government Board and Secretary of State for the Colonies amongst others. He was briefly appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland and, whilst in the house of Lords, became First Lord of the Admiralty. Viscount Long was also heavily involved with the Partition of Ireland under the Government of Ireland Act in 1920. He retired from the House of Lords in 1921 becoming Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire and died at his home at Rood House, Ashton, Wiltshire in September 1924, aged 70. Robert Higgs is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1743 and gaining his Freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1750. He worked from Sweetings Alley and took his brother Peter into partnership in 1770. James Evans is recorded by Baillie as also working from Sweetings Alley from 1773. In 1775 he went into partnership with Robert and Peter Higgs; the firm subsequently moved to Exchange Alley and continued in business until around 1825. The partnership of Higgs and James Evans specialised in producing clocks for the export market - particularly to Spain hence a significant proportion of surviving examples being annotated and signed in Spanish. The engraving to the backplate of the current lot is executed very much in the style described in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 in section three under the sub-heading Later phase baroque style engraving, 1715-1740 (pages 259-78). Furthermore the case, with its distinctive applied brass mouldings, is reminiscent of those housing clocks by Huguenot makers such as Claude DuChesne and Simon DeCharmes; a comparable case, (for a movement by DeCharmes) is illustrated by Dzik on page 267 (Figure 15.6).Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable significant replacements. The mechanism has been maintained with old 'patinated' finish. Both trains are intact and essentially in working order however the going train is not currently running due to the false bob rubbing against its backing plate. Unfortunately the strike train is also not operating due to being locked by the pull-repeat mechanism which is also jammed. Although we can offer no assurances it is most likely that one the repeat and strike trains have been freed-up and adjustments made they will probably operate correctly. The dial is in good condition with a nice degree of mellowing to the silvering. The hour hand is a replacement. The movement seatboard is most likely a replacement -despite this there is no visible evidence to suggest that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is in very good original condition with finely executed frets and damage very much limited to minor veneer shrinkage and other age-related blemishes.Clock has pendulum (integral), case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY QUARTER CHIMING TABLE CLOCK IN THE MANNER OF HENRY HINDLEYJOHN AGAR, YORK, CIRCA 1770The six distinctive double-baluster turned pillar triple fusee movement with rectangular plates measuring 8.5 by 7 inches enclosing greatwheels fitted to the narrow ends of the fusee cones, the going train with tic-tac anchor escapement incorporating offset pallets regulated by a half-seconds brass lenticular bob pendulum, the quarter train chiming the quarters on a graduated next of six bells and the strike train sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the backplate signed Jn'o Agar, YORK within a bold large rococo scroll engraved cartouche, the 7.5 inch arched brass dial plate applied with high-position silvered disc engraved with Roman numeral chapter ring and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll-pierced steel hands over rococo scroll cast spandrels to lower quadrants mirrored by another pair of castings bordering a further silvered arched plate incorporating STRIKE/SILENT selection to upper margin over pivoted steel hand and signature Jn'o Agar, YORK, in a solid mahogany bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and double-cavetto top mouldings over arched glazed dial aperture to the front door incorporating forty-five degree angles to the shut faces behind, the sides with arched scroll-pierced sound frets and the rear with rectangular shallow-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on ogee moulded skirt base with generous squab feet.56cm 22ins high with handle down, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 22.5cm (9ins) deep. John Agar (senior) is recorded in Loomes, Brian Yorkshire Clockmakers as born around 1730 and made Free in the City of York as a clockmaker in 1760. He lived at Castlegate until at least 1809 and died in 1815. His son, also called John, was apprenticed to his father in 1766 and made Free in 1782; he pre-deceased his father in 1814.  The present clock exhibits strong similarities with the work of the celebrated York clockmaker Henry Hindley. In particular the distinctive design of the double baluster pillars, which follow those first used by Hindley in around 1742, and the fusees incorporating greatwheels positioned frontwards (against the narrow ends). The reason for this arrangement with the fusees is suggested by Rodney Law in his article HENRY HINDLEY OF YORK 1701-1771, PART II (published as an excerpt by The Antiquarian Horological Society) as devised to reduce the degree of friction at the larger front pivot which, with the standard arrangement, was most apparent after winding. Finally the escapement, incorporating offset pallets spanning a handful of teeth, is reminiscent of Hindley's deadbeat arrangement employed (mostly in conjunction with a half-seconds pendulum) in his table clocks, as drawn by Law in Figure 19.In addition to these direct similarities above, the current clock shares Hindley's high-quality standards with regards to finishing and eccentric approach to the dial layout. Indeed a clock by Hindley, incorporating the same configuration of high-position chapter ring over large arched strike/silent selection to the lower margin, is illustrated in Barder, C.R. The Georgian Bracket Clock 1714-1820 on page 63 (Plate II/45). The engraved signature cartouche to the backplate is perhaps a departure from Hindley's influence, however it is very well executed in the high rococo manner following the trends described in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKs, Art on a Cavass of Brass 1660-1800 pages 357-64. Condition Report: The movement is in clean and original working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable/obvious replacements to the trains. The movement has a trip-repeat facility which is operational although there is no exit hole in the case foe a pull-cord. Two of the six quarter bells are lighter in colour than the others hence are probably replacements however they are in tune hence the sound is good. The dial is in good original condition with overall slight mottled mellowing to the silvering; the hour and minute hands are probably well made replacements, the strike/silent selection hand appears original.The case is generally in fine clean condition having most likely had cosmetic restoration work (cleaning and polishing) executed in the recent past. The case is constructed from solid (Cuban?) mahogany hence is very heavy/substantial. The caddy superstructure has probably become detached and been reset (visible relatively recent glue to interior); the side frets and feet are almost certainly also restorations. Case retains original locks and hinges and visible faults are generally very much limited to a few minor historic bumps, scuffs and other minor surface blemishes.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL CARVED AND INLAID WALNUT LONGCASE REGULATOR OF ONE-MONTH DURATIONHUXTABLE, NEWTON ABBOT, WITH MOVEMENT BY LENZKIRCH, 1875-80The four pillar centre-seconds movement with tapered plates, Harrison's maintaining power, six spoke wheel crossings and all pivots jewelled above the greatwheel, with deadbeat escapement incorporating adjustable jewelled pallets regulated by substantial 'gridiron' compensated disc-bob seconds pendulum suspended from a separate 'A' frame applied to the movement seatboard and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the backplate stamped with LENZKIRCH, A.U.G. trademark over serial number 446439, the 9.25 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial engraved HUXTABLE, NEWTON ABBOT, GREENWICH MEAN TIME to centre, with steel moon hands within ogee moulded spun copper bezel, the substantial Renaissance revival style case with generous architectural dentil cornice and acanthus scroll carved frieze flanked by grotesque lions masks over square door centred with a circular bevelled glass dial aperture within fan carved quadrants and moulded surround, flanked by squat stop-fluted strip pilasters with Corinthian type capitals, the sides each with conforming carved frieze over panel inlaid with a shield cartouche within foliate borders, the trunk with acanthus carved ogee-shaped dentils to throat over bevel-glazed door and side panels revealing a burr walnut veneered backboard, the base with stepped ogee lip moulding over male mask centred foliate scroll inlaid panel to front and conforming shield cartouche decorated sides, on stepped skirt base with disc feet.223cm (87.75ins) high, 66cm (26ins) wide, 39.5cm (15.5ins) wide. An E. Huxtable is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working from Newton Abbot, Devon from circa 1820. The Lenzkirch clock factory was founded in 1849 by clockmaker Eduard Hauser and organ maker Ignaz Schpperle who decided to make clock movements and parts of the highest quality using line production in order supply individual clockmakers for finishing and casing. Within a few years the factory was producing complete clocks, however towards the end of the century the factory went into decline due to failure in keeping up with new production techniques. This resulted in the firm being sold to the Junghans brothers who continued it as an off-shoot until its final closure in 1932. The current lot demonstrates the fact that the firm were able to produce clocks of the finest quality; from the serial number the present timepiece can be dated to around 1878.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements to the train. The pendulum suspension post has been re-attached (soldered rivet repair); the suspension spring I broken and incomplete. The dial has significant surface defects (look like casting faults which have been accentuated by past corrosion causing pitting?). These would prove problematic to the dial as their removal by turning-down the plate would probably require re-engraving of the numerals etc afterwards. The hands appear original and intact although the hour has noticeable historic corrosion.The seatboard is most likely a replacement and unusually rests on uprights applied to the inside of the hood. Hence the movement and dial have to be removed through the front of the case before the hood (complete with the back panel at the rear) can be removed. The cheek uprights applied to the inside of the hood are also most likely replacements however there are shadows to the inside of the hood side panels indicating position of previous supporting structure at a level commensurate with the present seatboard arrangement. Despite this unusual arrangement we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case (on stylistic grounds etc.).The case generally is in good condition with noticeable faults essentially limited to some wear/small losses to the veneers applied to the lower edge of the hood (from placing the hood down on a surface once it has been removed) and the top board is probably a replacement. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Timepiece has pendulum (in good original condition), a non-original brass-cased weight and a winding key (no case key is required). Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A WILLIAM IV BOULLE LYRE-SHAPED CARRIAGE OR MANTEL TIMEPIECEDWERRIHOUSE, OGSTEN AND BELL, LONDON, CIRCA 1830The circular three pillar eight-day going barrel movement with underslung English lever platform escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate signed DWERRIHOUSE, OGSTON & BELL towards the upper margin, the 3.375 inch circular gilt Roman numeral dial with radial engine-turned centre and further signed DWERRIHOUSE, OGSTON & BELL to lower margin, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed gilt brass bezel with engine-milled insert, the lyre-shaped case with foliate cast and chased hinged gilt brass carrying handle applied to the leafy scroll engraved brass and tortoiseshell marquetry top panel positioned between out-swept side projections, over rosewood band to frieze, half-round mouldings bordering the dial aperture and concave sided cradle decorated with further brass marquetry scrollwork to front, the red-stained shell veneered sides following the curved outline of the front, the rear veneered in rosewood and incorporating a shaped downward-hinged door inset with a scroll-pierced and engraved brass sound fret, on skirt base applied with acanthus cast gilt brass upper mouldings over brass marquetry decoration to front and engine turned bun feet.22cm (8.5ins) high with handle down, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. The partnership of Dwerrihouse, Ogston and Bell are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working at Davies Street, Berkeley Square, London in 1832-35.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement is fully wound and the escapement is intact and will beat a couple of times when encouraged however the clock is currently not running most probably due to being 'gummed-up' with dry/sticky lubrication. Therefore a gentle clean/service is almost certainly all that is required to bring it back to reliable working condition. The dial is in fine original condition exhibiting only light mellowing/oxidation to the surface and slight rubbing to the signature area.The case generally has survived in very good original condition with no losses or noticeable lifting to the brass marquetry. The tortoiseshell veneers to the curved elements are in very good condition with a small patch pf lifting/delamination to the inside face of the left hand side projection and another to the right hand side around the 2 o'clock position. There is a small veneer loss/chip to the upper edge of the lower side scroll moulding to the right-hand side; the left-hand side has a larger chip to the leading edge of the same lip and two small corner chips and slight movement to the same section below. The lower vertical faces edges of both these mouldings are lacking thin finishing strips of veneer. The skirting is in good condition with only two very small edge chips to the right-hand side. The rear has some overall light but noticeable shrinkage cracking to the rosewood veneers otherwise is in good condition.Timepiece has a case key and a winder.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM IV ORMOLU MOUNTED EBONISED MANTEL CLOCK IN THE LOUIS XV TASTEBARWISE, LONDON, CIRCA 1830The five-pillar twin chain fusee bell-striking movement with keyhole-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate with pendulum holdfast and signed Barwise, LONDON to centre, the 5 inch circular gilt brass Roman numeral dial with fine foliate scroll engraved centre and signed BARWISE, LONDON over number 670 to the chapter ring beneath SILENT/STRIKE selection switch to upper margin, with blued steel cruciform hands set behind hinged leaf-cast reeded gilt brass bevel-glazed bezel, the waisted case with surmount of a putto seated on scallop shell applied to the ogee-shaped upstand, over front applied with rococo scroll cast crest and shoulder mounts over floral spray decorated leafy cartouche to apron, the rear with keyhole-shaped door inset with foliate scroll-pierced sound fret flanked by conforming mounts to shoulders, on rococo scroll cast feet decorated with floral buds to knees.47cm (18.5ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. The life of John Barwise and his family are outlined by A.D. Stewart in his article Barwise & Sons: Watchmakers to the King. A brief history of family and firm published in the March 2014 issue of ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY (Vol IIIV No. 1 pages 621-34). Stewart notes that John Barwise was born into a clockmaking family in Cockermouth, Cumberland in around 1756. By 1780 he had moved to London where he opened a watch retailing business. Ten years later he married Elizabeth Weston with his address being recorded as 29 St. Martin's Lane where he remained until his death in 1820. Of their eleven children two (possibly three) died in infancy and two, John II (born 1795) and Weston (born 1793), subsequently joined their father in the family business. In 1800, such was his success, John Barwise I purchased a second house in Dulwich.In 1805 John Barwise I was one of the fifteen watchmakers appointed by The Board of Longitude to adjudicate in the dispute between John Arnold and Thomas Earnshaw regarding 'the respective merits of their chronometers'. On the 14th February 1811 Barwise was the victim of five highwayman who relieved him of a 'gold watch, greatcoat, and a guinea-and-a-half in cash' whilst en-route from Camberwell to Dulwich. This unfortunate occurrence may well have tempered Barwise's enthusiasm for his house in Dulwich as records indicate it was rented out to tenants by 1813. In around 1816 his sons, John II (who had just turned 21) and Weston, joined him in partnership with the business then becoming 'Barwise & Sons'. Shortly afterwards (probably in 1820) the firm obtained the Royal Warrant as watchmakers to King George IV.John Barwise senior died in 1820; by this time he was a wealthy man leaving two properties and substantial investments to his widow and children. The business was continued by Weston and John II in partnership, however this only lasted six years as Weston died in 1826 leaving the business in the hands of John II alone. It was at this time that John II married and moved from the family home at St. Martin's Lane to nearby 42 Craven Street; and then in 1840 to a spacious residence called East Lodge, near Acton which at that time was in open countryside. At around the same time John Barwise II entered into an alliance with the highly inventive Scottish Clockmaker Alexander Bain who was in the process of developing the first electric timepiece. Barwise and Bain subsequently filed a patent (No. 8743) for an 'Electro-Magnetic Clock' which was granted in January 1841; an example of which was then subsequently exhibited at the Royal Polytechnic Institution shortly afterwards.In 1842 John Barwise II was approached by Pierre Frederic Ingold (1787-1878) to assist in the creation of a watch factory which, by employing newly invented machinery, would be able to mass produce high quality watches at a much smaller cost than the prevalent hand-built movements available at the time. Barwise, along with Thomas Earnshaw junior, subsequently became managing directors of the newly established 'British Watch and Clockmaking Company'. The factory was established at 75 Dean Street but only lasted two years before closing due to financial difficulties mostly brought-about by poor reputation fuelled by pressure from rival watch component makers to whose livelihoods the factory posed a great risk. It would appear that John Barwise II had invested most of his personal wealth in the venture as he was declared bankrupt in 1846. With this he lost his house, East Lodge near Acton, but still managed to keep the business afloat - perhaps mainly due to the generosity of his father-in-law, Charles Baumer, who provided the family with a house at 7 Queen's Row, Camberwell rent free presumably until Barwise was back on his feet.In 1853 another former business Barwise partner the Calcutta retail Jeweller Robert John Lattey returned to London and became founder and auditor of the 'London & Eastern Banking Corporation'. With the resources of the Bank behind him Lattey (trading as Lattey and Company) took-on Barwise's debt and became owner of the business. It was at this point that John Barwise II stepped back from the firm with the overall management passing to the to the Swiss watchmaker, Jules Rochat who had joined the business in 1847. Unfortunately the situation did not improve under Rochat's tenureship as it subsequently transpired that the funds used to purchase the business were illicitly acquired, and in 1857 the London & Eastern Banking Corporation collapsed.After the 1857 liquidation of Lattey and Company the firm was acquired by the jeweller and Goldsmith Douglas Guillaume Cave and continued, again under Jules Rochat's management, until 1869 when bankruptcy again forced the company to change hands. The firm was subsequently continued under the Barwise name in the hands of several different owners up until 1988 with their last known address being 153 Fenchurch Street. Of John Barwise II, he is recorded in the 1861 census as being a 'chronometer maker out of business' and presumably still resided at 7 Queen's Row, Camberwell until his death in 1869. 

A FINE GEORGE III INLAID SATINWOOD QUARTER-CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK IN THE SHERATON MANNERJAMES WILSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells, the 12 inch circular single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and signed James Wilson, London to centre, with pierced steel hands, Arabic five minutes to outer track and N/S strike selection lever at three o'clock, the case modelled on a design by Thomas Sheraton with gadrooned-carved ebonised cushion-shaped pad to the concave-sided pediment incorporating a basket-of-flowers decorated oval marquetry cartouche to fascia, over satinwood panel frieze and square hood door with brass bezel-edged circular glazed dial aperture bordered by oak-leaf inlaid quadrant panels within chevron edged crossbanded surround, flanked by slender reeded inverted baluster carved ebonised free-standing columns with leafy caps and bases continuing up past the frieze to support giltwood stylised pineapple finials, the sides with scroll-pierced rectangular sound frets and conforming ebonised half columns applied against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with concave moulding over satinwood panel to throat and slender break-arch door veneered in satinwood centred with inlaid concentric circles within complex ebonised edge mouldings and flanked by inset ebonised slender baluster columns matching those of the hood to front angles, the plinth base with cavetto top mouldings over banded frieze and fascia centred with a shaped satinwood panel incorporating oval cartouche inlaid with floral still life, flanked by projecting reeded pilasters terminating with squat tapered feet with conforming banded frieze to lower edge of the panel between.227cm (89.5ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. James Wilson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1781 and working in Westminster, London until 1824.The case of the present clock is particularly interesting in that it clearly follows a design by Thomas Sheraton published in his 1802 publication the Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book'.Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although it will run, strike and chime (once set-up) the mechanism is somewhat dusty/discoloured hence a gentle clean/overhaul is advised prior to putting into service. The dial has some slight spotting/discolouration to the silvering and light scratching around the winding holes otherwise is in good condition with minimal wear and rubbing to the engraving. The hands appear undamaged.The movement retains its original seatboard which rests on undisturbed cheek uprights hence movement and dial are original to the case. The case generally is in sound condition with faults mainly limited to minor bumps, scuffs, light shrinkage and other age-related blemishes. The superstructure has a centre hole indicating that a third finial was fitted at some point (no longer present). The front upper corner of the plinth is missing small length of ebonised moulding to the top of the projection strip pilaster. The plinth front panel has a horizontal shrinkage crack across the centre and the right hand hood fret has a small loss.Clock has pendulum (suspension spring lacking) three weights, a case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN ENGLISH BRASS-BOUND WALNUT CARRIAGE CLOCK TRAVELLING CASEANONYMOUS, MID 19th CENTURY Of rectangular form to take a carriage clock measuring 15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide and a fraction under 9cm (3.5ins) deep, with recessed brass carrying handle and push-repeat button to top incorporating shaped brass capped corners, the front with central panel sliding upwards to reveal the green baize-lined interior before folding back to allow the lower section to form the upper margin of the aperture, the rear with door set flush within the frame of the case over base with conforming capped corners.18.5cm (7.25ins) high, 12.5cm (5ins) wide, 11cm (4.375ins) deep.Condition Report: The front has a small veneer loss to the top left of the front panel and adjacent part of the fascia up to the edge of the brass corner cap. There is also a similar smaller veneer loss to the right hand side of the top next to the recessed brass handle. Box otherwise is in fine original condition with faults otherwise limited to age-related discolouration of the brass mounts, minor bumps, scuffs and other blemishes. Case has a key for the back door.Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM IV/EARLY VICTORIAN GILT BRASS GOTHIC REVIVAL BRACKET CLOCKUNSIGNED, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe five columnar pillar twin fusee gong striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 5 inch circular convex silvered brass Roman numeral dial with steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the case with generous stylistic foliate cast finial to the apex of the ogee Gothic-arch front panel incorporating further foliate trails to shoulders and flanked by trefoil-arched tracery infill capped with crenulations, the apron panel cast as an elaborate Gothic archway with pierced tracery quadrants and rosette pendants fronting a matted ground, the angles cast with buttresses capped with spire finials and the sides with further ogee arch panels incorporating blind rose windows over cluster column arcade between further buttress uprights, the rear with gable-shaped glazed door, on skirt base with generous leaf cast scroll feet.40cm (15.75ins) high, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deepCondition Report: Movement is complete, appears all-original and will just about run and strike however is very dirty hence clean/service is required. The dial is somewhat discoloured/tarnished otherwise is in good original condition. The case is in good original condition with old surface intact albeit with general overall patchy oxidation. The surround to the rear door has a crack in the casting. Clock has pendulum and a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJOHN BERRY, LONDON, CIRCA 1730The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with star-engraved subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and oval signature plate engraved John Berry, London to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with star-centred Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the case with blind scroll fret fronted box upstand to the domed caddy superstructure incorporating further fretwork frieze to lower margin, over architectural moulded cornice and scroll infill to the quadrants above the hinged break-arch glazed dial aperture applied with Doric three-quarter columns with brass caps and bases to front angles, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter-columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch door veneered with book-matched veneers within herringbone border and crossgrain cavetto edge mouldings, the plinth base with ogee top mouldings over conforming herringbone bordered book-match veneered panel to fascia and caddy moulded skirt.236cm (93ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. John Berry is recorded Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1728-54.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alterations and replacements The dial has some slight even 'mellowing' to the silvering and is generally in good condition with overall light oxidation and pleasing surface. The movement and dial retains what appears to be the original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of case (which appear undisturbed) hence it is most likely that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case has at some point had well observed restoration work undertaken in the past and now presents as being in 'lived-in' country house condition. The caddy superstructure is a restoration/replacement with the upper part being removable. The veneers to the convex front section have some movement/lifting. The upper surface of the chin moulding (just in front of the hood door) has a veneer loss otherwise faults to the hood are limited to movement/lifting of the veneers and shrinkage to the mouldings. The trunk is in similar condition; the door is in good straight condition and retains original lock and hinges. Both sides exhibit slight bowing and mnor veneer chipping to the rear edges; the left hand side also has noticeable lifting/bubbling to the veneers. The base has seen some well-executed restoration work to the structure otherwise presents as in very similar condition to the rest of the case.Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear minor repairs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, a case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY ARCHITECTURAL LONGCASE REGULATOR IN THE CHIPPENDALE MANNERJOHN HARTLEY, YORK, CIRCA 1765The six baluster pillar movement with bottle-shaped plates measuring 10 by 6.5 inches enclosing a four-wheel train with six-spoke wheel crossings, high pinion count, bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and fine pinwheel deadbeat escapement incorporating adjustable pallets applied to an A-shaped yoke, regulated by steel-rod lenticular bob seconds pendulum with impulse provided via a long crutch and the backplate with apertures cut to allow adjustment of the escapement pallets, the 12 inch circular silvered brass dial finely engraved with exotic bird inhabited rococo scrolls to centre incorporating subsidiary seconds dial enclosing signature Jn'o Hartley, YORK within an elaborate cartouche to upper margin over Roman numeral hour dial with conforming urn-and-scroll infill to the lower, with steel arrow-shaped hands within concentric outer minute track to circumference annotated with Arabic five-seconds, the case with concave-sided cavetto moulded gable pediment over hinged front centred with a circular glazed dial aperture within complex moulded surround and with applied disc-turned roundels to the apex and quadrants, over concave throat moulding interrupted by a projecting outswept central section applied over the full-width trunk door centred with a generous full-height Roman Doric pilaster, on breakfronted plinth base with moulded skirt.213.5cm (84ins) high, 47.5cm (18.75ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. John Hartley is recorded in Loomes, Brian Yorkshire Clockmakers as a working in Snaith from around 1770 and buried there in 1784. Although there appears to be no further records of John Hartley another longcase regulator made by him, this time made in collaboration with the eminent civil engineer John Smeaton, was sold at Bonhams London sale of Fine Clocks 12th December 2018 (lot 118) for £27,500. This other example serves to both highlight the high regard Hartley must have held as a clockmaker, as well as cement his connection with Henry Hindley (through both the detailing of the movement and the fact that Smeaton was a lifelong friend of Hindley). The quality of the both the movement and the carefully designed architectural case of the present lot would suggest that it was made for a particularly discerning client who was perhaps seeking a timepiece accurate enough to assist with astronomical observations whilst suiting the most fashionable of interiors.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition; the escapement beats readily when the maintaining power is applied and was performing reliably when the timepiece was recently in use. The escape wheel is solid and pinned to the arbor. There is visible solder to the collet and some copper 'heat staining suggesting that the wheel has been recently reset on the collet, however the wheel itself appears most likely original. The pallet carriers have light noticeable surface texture suggesting that they have been cleaned/rubbed hence it is probably that, the pallet assembly has seen attention or been partially rebuilt. The crutch appears original and free of damage or repair. Movement otherwise appears all-original and in good condition. The dial is in good original condition with some slight mellowing/spotting to the silvering only. All hands are present and are fairly 'heavy' in their design - no doubt to allow them to be visible against a faintly heavily decorated dial.The movement rests on a thick mahogany seatboard directly onto cheek uprights of the case which appear undisturbed. The backboard also has a band of lighter finish at the level of the seatboard suggesting that at some point the backboard was stained whilst the seatboard was in situ; these features would appear to confirm that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case.The case survives in fine original condition with faults mainly limited to slight shrinkage and age related bumps, scuffs and other blemishes. The backboard has vertical cracks (mainly to the joints between the butt-joined sections that make-up the panel) requiring bracing batons to be fitted both to the inside behind the hood and to the rear further down. the hood has two cracks to the mounded aperture surround and another the frame of the door near the apex. The hinge screws are also visible (slight historic cracking/blistering to the surface) to the right hand edge of the full-width door panel. The trunk door has a slight veneer shrinkage crack towards the upper lefty part of the pilaster shaft. The skirting to plinth is probably a well-executed restoration.Timepiece is complete with pendulum (non-compensated steel-rod with brass lenticular bob) driving weight (very small) crank winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE DUTCH BRASS MOUNTED EBONY GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING TABLE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE AND CALENDARJACOB HASIUS, AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1740The four pillar movement with thick plates measuring approximately 8.75 by 6.375 inches enclosing fusee for the going train with verge escapement regulated short bob pendulum, the hour and quarter trains both with standing barrels secured to the frontplate and sounding the quarter followed by the hour on a graduated pair of bells every quarter hour, the backplate finely engraved with a sunburst mask flanked by foliate scrollwork incorporating ribbon-tied martial trophies over grotesque mask surmounted foliate strapwork bordered signature cartouche engraved Jacob Hasius, Amsterdam Fecit to lower margin, the 8 inch square brass dial with scroll-bordered shaped cartouche further signed IACOB, HASIUS, AMSTERDAM and incorporating date-of-the month aperture to the upper part of the matted centre, over twin shaped chamfer-cut sector apertures revealing month-of-the-year and day-of-the-week indications labelled in Dutch and engraved with their respective deities, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers, with scroll-pierced steel hands and lambrequin mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved border to the edges of the plate, the silvered arch with rolling moonphase set within very finely engraved surround incorporating lunettes and overall inhabited with Classical deities including Poseidon and Zeus together with other allegorical figures and trumpeting putti flanking an aperture for age of the moon to the apex, the ebony veneered bell-top case with scallop-shell centred scroll-engraved hinged shaped brass carrying handle and fine foliate scroll strapwork pierced and engraved fretwork overlay to both the convex upper and the tall concave lower sections of the superstructure incorporating central grotesque masks, urns and dolphins to the latter, over complex top moulding applied with fine chiselled brass vase finials above opening front incorporating brass fillet moulding bordering the glazed dial aperture and engraved winged cherub mask and scroll upper quadrant frets, the sides with circular over concave-topped scroll-engraved brass sound frets incorporating Classical portrait bust-centred cartouches, the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base bound with strapwork scroll engraved brass over finely detailed hairy lion's paw feet.51.5cm (20.25ins) high with handle down, 31.5cm (12.5ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep. Provenance:Purchased at Christies Amsterdam sale of EUROPEAN AND NOBLE COLLECTIONS 14th December 2011 (lot 60) for 34,600 Euros. Previously the property of a Dutch private collector; with H. Brokke, Amsterdam in 1966, and the Dreesman Collection, circa 1928. Jacob Hasius is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working 1682-1747. He had a workshop in the Jan Roodenpoortstorenteeg and is listed in the 'Register of Good Men' in 1704 and 1716. The specification of grande-sonnerie striking, triple calendar indication and moonphase, coupled with the exceptional dial engraving and the profuse use of pierced and engraved brass mounts to the case suggest that the present clock was made as a 'statement piece' most likely for a member of the wealthy Amsterdam merchant class.Condition Report: Movement is complete, fundamentally original and is in relatively clean working condition. The grande-sonnerie striking is operational however is prone to either counting the hours incorrectly or not tripping now and again suggesting that a gentle service is probably due. All the underdial-work for the calendar indications are present and operational but will most likely require some adjustment and synchronisation. The dial is in fine original condition with exceptional engraving to the arch. The centre hole (for the hands) has a correction (from the time of making) in the form of a filled part-circle beneath the present hole otherwise faults are very much limited to a visible rivet mark (for a calendar wheel carrier post) to the matting near three o'clock. The case has a vertical veneer patch repair to the left hand upright (bordering the brass fillet moulding for the gazed aperture) of the back door otherwise is in fine original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age-related blemishes. The brass frets are complete and of fine quality with good strong engraved detail throughout.Clock is complete with integral bob pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III EBONISED TABLE CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATTHOMAS EARNSHAW WITH MOVEMENT SUPPLIED BY A. AND I. THWAITES, LONDON, LATE 18th CENTURYThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the geometric border engraved backplate with pendulum holdfast and signed Tho's Earnshaw, London to centre, the frontplate stamped A & I, THWAITES, 650 to lower edge, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and signed Tho's Earnshaw, LONDON to the silvered centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with delicate pierced steel hands and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the ogee above cavetto moulded top over hinged front with brass fillet inset glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with break-arch door set within the frame of the case, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base with brass bracket feet.38cm (15ins) high with handle down, 28cm (11ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Thomas Earnshaw was an important maker with regards to the development of the marine chronometer. He is recorded in Betts, Jonathan MARINE CHRONOMETERS AT GREENWICH, A Catalogue of Marine Chronometers at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich as born in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire in 1749 and is thought to have been apprenticed to William Hughes of High Holborn in around 1763-70. He married Lydia Theakston at St. James's Church Piccadilly in 1769 and by 1774 the had three sons - Manasseh William (b. 1770), James (b. 1771) and Thomas (b.1774). The financial pressure of having such large family early in his career proved unsustainable causing Earnshaw to abscond to Dublin in 1774 before returning to surrender himself to the debtors prison. Earnshaw however managed to come to terms with his debtors and was soon back in business.Thomas Earnshaw proved to be a very talented maker in particular with regards to watch finishing. Indeed he taught himself the highly specialised trades of watch jewelling and ruby-cylinder making and by 1780 he had turned his attention to chronometer making. He is generally credited with the improvement of the detent escapement through the introduction of a blade-spring (replacing a less effective pivoted arrangement). Earnshaw was introduced to the Astronomer Royal, Neville Maskelyne for whom he made a fine regulator for the Armagh observatory in 1789 and, in 1792, he acquired his former master's premises in High Holborn from where he set-about producing chronometers. By 1795 he had refined his designs for pocket and marine chronometers allowing him to start to see the prosperity of his perseverance.In 1806 the Board of Longitude awarded Earnshaw with £3,000 in recognition for his work, however his nose was put out of joint by John Roger Arnold (son of Earnshaw's contemporary rival John Arnold) receiving the same sum. By this time his son, Thomas Junior, was partly running the business allowing him to semi-retire to a comfortable villa in Greenford. In 1815 Thomas Earnshaw still had an involvement with the business however by 1820 he had pretty much retired leaving the workshops in the hands of his son who continued there until 1854. Thomas Earnshaw died in 1829. Ainsworth Thwaites was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. His son, John, was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of Ainsworth in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. He entered into partnership with Jeremiah Reed in 1808 and he firm subsequently became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton.Ronald E. Rose in his book English DIAL CLOCKS provides data allowing clocks by Thwaites to be dated from their serial number (Appendix III page 239); from this list the serial number of the movement of the current lot suggests that it was made around 1773-74. However, the style of engraving and overall design/form of the clock would suggest a date of around 1795-1805. From this it is perhaps appropriate to suggest the movement was probably held 'in stock' by either Thwaites or Earnshaw before being used for the present clock.Condition Report: Evidence (in the form of a series of filled holes) indicates that the present movement was originally made with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum. The conversion to anchor escapement has been executed very well and probably early in the clocks life with minimal alteration to the plates. The present pendulum holdfast unfortunately obscures the signature; there is also a spare threaded hole to the right hand edge of the backplate indicating the position of the original verge pendulum holdfast hook. The movement otherwise is in good relatively clean original working condition although is probably due for a gentle service. The dial has overall light wear and discolouration to the silvering otherwise is in good original condition. The minute hand has an old repair. The case is in sound original condition with notable faults limited to front-to-back shrinkage cracking to the arch-top of the case and a slight warp to the front door causing the top to project forwards slightly. The front and rear doors retain their original locks and hinges; the base of the case has been scooped-out slightly to allow for the present lenticular bob pendulum. The metal mounts (handle, mouldings, frets and feet are fairly heavily tarnished/discoloured, otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, minor shrinkage and other age-related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, winding key and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL FRENCH PORCELAIN PANEL MOUNTED GILT BRASS ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK IN A ONE-PIECE CASEMOSER, PARIS, CIRCA 1840The two train countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate signed Moser a Paris and numbered 8058 to lower margin, the inside lower edge of the frontplate further stamped 2453, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with pierced blued steel trefoil hands set within fine foliate scroll gilt brass rectangular mask incorporating a conforming enamel Arabic numeral subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed one-piece case with rococo scroll cast hinged carrying handle over top glass applied with a raised oval porcelain plaque polychrome painted with an 18th century style female portrait within gilt cartouche and blue ground border set within canted gilt brass surround flanked by foliate scroll-pierced fretwork, the caddy moulded frame cast and chased in relief with fine fruiting foliage incorporating crossed ribbon decoration to uprights, the side glasses applied with conforming raised oval porcelain panels decorated with putti, each set between a pierced and engraved foliate strapwork crest and apron, the rear door with further large panel painted with an 18th century musician playing a lute within pierced upper and lower border infill, on repeating leaf chased cavetto skirt base with inset rounded angles.15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 10.5cm (4.125ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Recent research by Leigh Extence has established that Georges Moser was born in Switzerland in 1798. By 1823 he had moved to Paris and was located at 18 Grenier St. Lazarre (which became number 15 in 1825). In 1836 Moser had moved to Boulevard du Temple 9 and subsequently entered into partnership with Samuel Marti in 1840. The partnership was registered at the address Orleans-Marais 13 until 1843 when Moser left and returned to Boulevard du Temple 9 before moving to number 24 in 1846 and then finally to number 15 in 1850. In 1860 the business was registered with 'et Cie' and records ceased after 1863.Extence also notes that Georges Moser utilised movements supplied by Holingue freres who also supplied Paul Garnier and were an important part of the history of Drocourt.Condition Report: Movement is clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The strike and alarm mechanisms are fully operational; the going train will run but escapement sticks which is most likely due to lubrication drying-out. The dial enamel appear to be free from visible faults and the mask is in good condition with no visible wear or faults. The case is in very good original condition with minimal edge wear and discolouration to the gilding. The top glass has a slight chip to the rear edge and the rear door has a small chip to the lower right corner otherwise the glasses appear free from visible damage. The porcelain panels are in fine condition with no visible cracks or evidence of restoration; the gilt details show minimal wear.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN FUSEE DROP DIAL WALL TIMEPIECETHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY VULLIAMY, LONDON, CIRCA 1848The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by a 12 inch heavy lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate inscribed VULLIAMY, LONDON, No.1845, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral further inscribed VULLIAMY, LONDON, 1845 to centre, with steel moon hands now set behind a hinged glazed cast brass bezel incorporating canted silvered insert applied to a moulded wooden surround, secured via pegged batons to the non-original drop-trunk case with movement access doors to both sides and rectangular door to the flame figured trunk flanked by foliate scroll carved ears over a quarter-round convex base.65cm (25.5ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep.  Provenance:The beneficiary of a deceased estate, with the proceeds to be donated to the protection of the white rhino in the Great Kruger facilitated by the South African Wildlife College. The funds are to be allocated to the 'Canine Group' of Field Rangers in order to assist this proven, effective unit of dog handlers in their anti-poaching operations. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1780 to Benjamin Vulliamy and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1809. He worked from 52 Pall Mall, served as Warden 1821-5 and was appointed Master five times. He was the last of the celebrated dynasty of Royal clockmakers which started with his grandfather, Justin, forming a partnership with George II's clockmaker, Benjamin Gray. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy was perhaps one of the most influential horologists of his time publishing many works and undertaking numerous high profile public commissions as well as holding the Royal Warrant. He supplied many clocks to the Royal family including the turret clock for Windsor Castle in 1829 (replacing an earlier movement by Joseph Knibb); however his horological legacy is perhaps somewhat slightly blighted by his tendency to undertake controversial alterations to earlier important clocks by makers such as Tompion.  The Vulliamys started numbering most of their clocks from 1788 until 1854. Two of the original Vulliamy work books still survive in the library of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall, these often can provide valuable information regarding the manufacture and provenance of many clocks made by the workshop. Unfortunately the records are incomplete hence only note clocks with serial numbers 296-469 and 746-1067. There is also a third surviving Vulliamy workbook, relating only to repairs and servicing dating to the period 1846-53. Interestingly this volume records at least sixty five clocks being in the possession of the government 'Office of Works' and another forty being in the possession of Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace. Roger Smith in his article entitled 'Vulliamy Clock Numbering, A Postscript', published in Antiquarian Horology Vol. 21 No. 5 (September 1994), used surviving data in the records of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall and known documented examples to compile a graph from which unrecorded clocks can be fairly accurately dated. According to this chart number 1845 would date to around 1848.Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all original and is in working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put into service. The dial is original to the movement however small notches to the edge of the disc suggests that it has been reduces in diameter probably by ½ an inch. The dial has been re-finished to a reasonably good standard; there is some slight lifting near the XI numeral and overall very light concentric rubbing to the surface. The case is not original to the movement and dial (confirmed due to probable reduction of the dial centre). The case has a good quality cast bezel incorporating a silvered canted insert behind the glass; the wooden bezel has a crack next to the hinge.The trunk is in sound condition with notable faults limited to a veneer loss (to the crossbanded border) to the lower left hand corner of the base; and a small section of cockbeading and the lock are also missing from the trunk door. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to slight shrinkage, light bumps, scuffs and other surface blemishes commensurate with age. The colour is a little uneven/faded in places; one of the dial securing pegs is missing and another is a home-made replacement.Timepiece has a good quality heavy-bob pendulum however as it is un-numbered we cannot confirm whether it is original to the movement. A winding key is also present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKGRAYHURST, HARVEY, DENTON AND COMPANY, CIRCA 1830The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and signed Grayhurst, Harvey, Denton & Co., STRAND, London to centre and with steel moon hands, the case with stepped gabled 'chamfer-top' upstand over cavetto cornice, fluted frieze and square front door centred with a convex glazed cast brass bezel, with cock-bead moulded quadrant panels to spandrel areas, flanked by canted angles and with rectangular scroll pierced frets to sides, the trunk with concave throat over shallow-arch top caddy moulded door fronted with fine flame figured veneer and flanked by conforming canted angles, the plinth base with generous cavetto top moulding and inset flame figured panel to fascia over moulded skirt.200cm (78.75ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Michael Grayhurst is recorded by Britten, F.J. Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers as working in partnership with James Harvey as gold/silversmiths, watchmakers and jewellers from 65, Strand from circa 1810. By 1834, they had grown to become Grayhurst, Harvey, Denton and Company at 64, Strand and by 1840, they had a second shop at 128 Regent Street. Condition Report: Movement appears complete and fundamentally all original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although the movement will run and strike is currently somewhat dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean/service before putting to use. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests on undisturbed cheek uprights of the case set at a level correct for positioning the dial in the hood aperture. There is no visible evidence of alteration or any other movement being fitted hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The dial has lost its silvering (is now lacquered brass) however the engraving shows no discernible wear; the hands also appear original and are undamaged.The case is generally in very good original unrestored condition. Both side frets to the hood exhibit substantial damage and losses however enough survives to allow appropriate replacements to be made; otherwise hood is in fine original condition albeit with heavy build-up of dirt and grime to the superstructure and wear around the bezel keyhole to the left-hand side. The trunk and base are in similar condition to the hood with major faults limited to the backboard joints being 'sprung' to the top left and behind the plinth. The trunk door retains original lock and hinges and exhibits minimal warping (front top left corner projects forward by around 5mm - can probably be adjusted out by packing the hinges). The plinth has some wear to the raised cockbeading bordering the plain pilaster uprights and the skirting has wear and staining to the surface. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes commensurate with age.Clock is complete with pair of brass-cased weights, heavy pendulum, crank winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKBARWISE, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The five pillar twin fusee bell-striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum and shouldered backplate signed Barwise, LONDON to centre, the 7 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with repeat signature Barwise, LONDON to centre and spade hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass reeded bezel, the arched case with hinged brass carrying handle over foliate motif centred shaped line decorated panel beneath dial, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with arch glazed door, on ogee moulded skirt base fitted with brass ball feet.39.5cm (15.5ins) high with handle down, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep.The life of John Barwise and his family are outlined by A.D. Stewart in his article Barwise & Sons: Watchmakers to the King. A brief history of family and firm published in the March 2014 issue of ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY (Vol IIIV No. 1 pages 621-34). Stewart notes that John Barwise was born into a clockmaking family in Cockermouth, Cumberland in around 1756. By 1780 he had moved to London where he opened a watch retailing business. Ten years later he married Elizabeth Weston with his address being recorded as 29 St. Martin's Lane where he remained until his death in 1820. Of their eleven children two (possibly three) died in infancy and two, John II (born 1795) and Weston (born 1793), subsequently joined their father in the family business. In 1800, such was his success, John Barwise I purchased a second house in Dulwich.In 1805 John Barwise I was one of the fifteen watchmakers appointed by The Board of Longitude to adjudicate in the dispute between John Arnold and Thomas Earnshaw regarding 'the respective merits of their chronometers'. On the 14th February 1811 Barwise was the victim of five highwayman who relieved him of a 'gold watch, greatcoat, and a guinea-and-a-half in cash' whilst en-route from Camberwell to Dulwich. This unfortunate occurrence may well have tempered Barwise's enthusiasm for his house in Dulwich as records indicate it was rented out to tenants by 1813. In around 1816 his sons, John II (who had just turned 21) and Weston, joined him in partnership with the business then becoming 'Barwise & Sons'. Shortly afterwards (probably in 1820) the firm obtained the Royal Warrant as watchmakers to King George IV.John Barwise senior died in 1820; by this time he was a wealthy man leaving two properties and substantial investments to his widow and children. The business was continued by Weston and John II in partnership, however this only lasted six years as Weston died in 1826 leaving the business in the hands of John II alone. It was at this time that John II married and moved from the family home at St. Martin's Lane to nearby 42 Craven Street; and then in 1840 to a spacious residence called East Lodge, near Acton which at that time was in open countryside. At around the same time John Barwise II entered into an alliance with the highly inventive Scottish Clockmaker Alexander Bain who was in the process of developing the first electric timepiece. Barwise and Bain subsequently filed a patent (No. 8743) for an 'Electro-Magnetic Clock' which was granted in January 1841; an example of which was then subsequently exhibited at the Royal Polytechnic Institution shortly afterwards.In 1842 John Barwise II was approached by Pierre Frederic Ingold (1787-1878) to assist in the creation of a watch factory which, by employing newly invented machinery, would be able to mass produce high quality watches at a much smaller cost than the prevalent hand-built movements available at the time. Barwise, along with Thomas Earnshaw junior, subsequently became managing directors of the newly established 'British Watch and Clockmaking Company'. The factory was established at 75 Dean Street but only lasted two years before closing due to financial difficulties mostly brought-about by poor reputation fuelled by pressure from rival watch component makers to whose livelihoods the factory posed a great risk. It would appear that John Barwise II had invested most of his personal wealth in the venture as he was declared bankrupt in 1846. With this he lost his house, East Lodge near Acton, but still managed to keep the business afloat - perhaps mainly due to the generosity of his father-in-law, Charles Baumer, who provided the family with a house at 7 Queen's Row, Camberwell rent free presumably until Barwise was back on his feet.In 1853 another former business Barwise partner the Calcutta retail Jeweller Robert John Lattey returned to London and became founder and auditor of the 'London & Eastern Banking Corporation'. With the resources of the Bank behind him Lattey (trading as Lattey and Company) took-on Barwise's debt and became owner of the business. It was at this point that John Barwise II stepped back from the firm with the overall management passing to the to the Swiss watchmaker, Jules Rochat who had joined the business in 1847. Unfortunately the situation did not improve under Rochat's tenureship as it subsequently transpired that the funds used to purchase the business were illicitly acquired, and in 1857 the London & Eastern Banking Corporation collapsed. After the 1857 liquidation of Lattey and Company the firm was acquired by the jeweller and Goldsmith Douglas Guillaume Cave and continued, again under Jules Rochat's management, until 1869 when bankruptcy again forced the company to change hands. The firm was subsequently continued under the Barwise name in the hands of several different owners up until 1988 with their last known address being 153 Fenchurch Street. Of John Barwise II, he is recorded in the 1861 census as being a 'chronometer maker out of business' and presumably still resided at 7 Queen's Row, Camberwell until his death in 1869.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in good original condition with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements. The pendulum holdfast bracket is no longer present. The dial has slight overall mellowing and a few small patches of discolouration to the silvering otherwise is in good overall condition. The case is in sound original condition with notable faults limited to a veneer patch repair around the bezel keyhole to the left-hand side, there is also a spare hole just above the fret to the left hand side -this is left-over from the bezel clasp being re-positioned. The arched top veneer has only two small light shrinkage cracks and there is some slight movement in the panel beneath the dial (but no cracks or losses to the inlay). The brass fittings are somewhat tarnished/discoloured. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, bruises and other age related blemishes.Clock does not have a winder or a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV GILT BRASS MOUNTED SMALL BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH SILENT PULL QUARTER-REPEATANTOINE THIOUT, PARIS MID 18th CENTURYThe eight-day movement with tapered plates incorporating concave lower angles united by four angular baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Thiout AParis to lower margin, the silent pull repeat mechanism sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 5.5 inch circular thirteen-piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with sculpted blued steel hands the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated putto surmount to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over generous leaf cast arched cornice, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on feet cast as dragons with foliate apron between.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28.5cm (11.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Antoine Thiout is recorded in Baillie, G. H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'very famous maker' born in 1692, appointed Jure in 1743 and dying in 1767. He is perhaps best known for his 1741 publication Traite d'horlogerie which is generally considered as one of the classic horological works of 18th century. Amongst his patrons were the duc d'Orleans and the Dowager Queen of Spain; examples of his work reside in many important European collections including a bracket clock in the Garde Meuble, Paris.Condition Report: Movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor and the going train will run. The wheelwork of the repeat train is complete however the rack-pull lever is lacking (snail and starwheel are present). The spring box is intact and the train will run through. One of the two vertical hammer arbors are lacking as are both the hammer arms. The dial has hairline crack across the enamel disc centre and the I, IIII and VI cartouche numerals have small edge chips; the rear is lacking a securing latch otherwise dial is in good original condition albeit a little tarnished/discoloured and with finely worked hands.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to some light blooming to the shell veneers in places and some patchy tarnishing to some of the brass marquetry.Clock has a case key but no pendulum or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE IV CARVED MAHOGANY BRACKET WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATJAMES MCCABE, LONDON, CIRCA 1825-30The five pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by half seconds lenticular bob pendulum with geometric ring engraved bob and stirrup regulation, the geometric border engraved shouldered backplate with pendulum holdfast and conforming oval cartouche signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, LONDON to centre, the 8 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed JAMES McCABE, Royal Exchange, LONDON, 1075 to centre, with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands and Strike/Silent selection switch at twelve o'clock set behind hinged convex-glazed engine milled bezel, the lyre-shaped case with generous fluted urn surmount to the triangular pediment over applied acanthus scroll and rosette bordered waisted ogee-outline front and conforming shaped sides, the rear with shaped rear door inset with a brass grille sound fret, on bead and foliate gadroon-carved moulded base with generous projecting foliate rosette carved bracket feet, (dial refinished).61cm (24ins) high, 40.5cm (16ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Provenance:Purchased by the vendor from Dukes, Dorchester sale of Silver, Jewellery and Furniture Thursday 9th April 1998 (lot 842) for £3,600 hammer. James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into a short-lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange. It was at this time (1825-43) that Thomas Cole worked for McCabe before setting up his own to produce distinctive and highly decorative timepieces in his own unmistakable style. The business was subsequently continued by Robert Jeremy until his retirement in 1883. Condition Report: The movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial finish has bee restored to a good standard and is now free from visible faults. The case is in good original condition. The rear door has a few small losses and historic veneer patch repairs to the veneer overlap and the top pin hinge needs re-securing. The surface finish to the rear and right hand sides are a little flat hence requires 'freshening-up' (but are not faded). The top has a small veneer patch repair to the front left hand corner and another to the apex at the rear, otherwise the case is in fine condition with good figured veneers and faults very much limited to very minor shrinkage and a few slight bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes.Clock is complete with pendulum, a wander and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

FIVE FRENCH TOOLED-MOROCCO COVERED CARRIAGE CLOCK TRAVELLING CASESANOMYNOUS, MID TO LATE 19th CENTURYTo include a case to take a giant carriage clock measuring approximately 20.5cm (8ins) high overall with handle down, 15.5cm (6.125ins) wide and 13cm (5ins) deep, two standard sized cases, and two for mid-sized carriage clocks; together with a mahogany carriage clock display box, with shallow triangular pediment over rectangular glazed door revealing interior for a clock measuring 14.5cm (5.75ins) high, 12.5cm (4.875ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep, (6).The giant carriage clock case 23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep.Condition Report: Giant carriage clock case - lacking strap handle, exterior in sound condition with relatively minor wear, bumps and scuffs. Interior lining intact with light wear. Glass pane insert lacking.First standard side (diamond lattice tooled) - has repeat button, leather strap present but detached at one end. Overall minor wear, interior a little faded otherwise very goodSecond standard size- Surface scuffs/wear but no losses to leather. Strap is present and attached, interior has light wear and some distortion to lining panels, no glass pane.First mid-sized - no strap, edge wear and losses, interior intact but frayed to upper edges.Second mid-sized - no strap, edge wear, interior stripped, no glass pane, removable front panel non-original.Mahogany box - small chip to front right corner of pediment, slight shrinkage cracks to rear otherwise in good original condition; would benefit from a polish. Condition Report Disclaimer