A VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT CARRIAGE CLOCKRICHARD AND COMPANY, PARIS, THE CASE BY WILLIAM RICHARD CORKE, LONDON 1893 The rectangular eight-day gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by spring bimetallic and stamped with oval trademark R & Co, MADE IN PARIS to backplate, the 1.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating gilt canted insert to interior, the rectangular frosted gilt case fitted with scroll-chased hinged carrying handle over embossed rococo cartouche to top, the front, sides and back door with further panels decorated in high relief with foliate designs onto a matted ground, on grotesque mask and paw cast feet, Hallmarks for London 1893 makers W.R.C. for William Richard Corke. 11cm (4.25ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6.5cm (2ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: The movement is in original albeit dirty condition. Both trains will wind and the escapement will beat for a second or two before stopping hence appears to be sticking. The strike train will run through and keep striking until spring has wound down suggesting that the gathering pallet/rack is worn. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case has been regilded and is generally presentable there is some historic wear to the top panel causing the high relief scrolls to become 'holed' in few places with solder infill repairs also evident. The front glass also has a scratch and the base panel has some slight denting otherwise case is generally in good overall condition.The Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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Y AN EDWARDIAN SILVER AND INLAID TORTOISESHELL BALLOON-SHAPED MANTEL TIMEPIECETHE CASE MARKED FOR WILLIAM COMYNS AND SONS, LONDON 1909The circular French eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung balance, the 2.25 inch circular white enamel dial with vertical Arabic hour numerals and blued steel trefoil hands set within a convex glazed moulded bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, the waisted case of silver-framed balloon form with pointed arch top over silver repeating oval motif bordered front inset with tortoiseshell inlaid in engraved gold, silver, mother of pearl and abalone with a pedestal urn beneath a canopy issuing floral trails below the dial, the sides with curved tortoiseshell panels inset within the silver frame and the rear with circular hinged door for the movement, on delicate openwork scroll cast feet with shaped apron between, the case Hallmarked for London 1909, Makers W.C. within an oval.16.5cm (6.5ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep. The Comyns family business of silversmiths was established by William Comyns who succeeded Richard Tagg in 1858. The firm initially traded form Soho but quickly expanded taking on premises in Beak Street off Regent Street. In 1885 William's two sons Charles and Richard joined the business who then succeeded their father on his death in 1916. Charles died in 1925 and the firm was incorporated as William Comyns and Sons Limited in 1930 before being bought by Richard Copping on Richards death in 1953. The Comyns family mainly specialised in producing small decorative wares for all price brackets often produced using mechanical methods such as die stamping. The makers mark on the current lot is recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as being registered in November 1890 and was in use until 1915.
A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE STYLE ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL 'AU BON SAUVAGE' MANTEL TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, 20th CENTURY, THE CASE INCORPORATING ELEMENTS POSSIBLY ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE-PHILIPPE THOMIREIncorporating a nickel finish 'Grade 8' eight-day seven-jewel timepiece movement by WALTHAM WATCH CO. with lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate signed, engraved 8 DAYS and numbered 27916995, the 4 inch convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and fine scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass hands, with engine-milled gilt surround set into a gilt drum fitted with hinged door to rear, supported via naturalistically cast rails onto the shoulders of two standing patinated bronze figures, each in striding pose, wearing tobacco leaf skirts and stood bare-foot on a break-arch ended naturalistically cast gilt panel applied to a conforming patinated bronze plate, the whole resting on a verde antico marble block plinth.19cm (11.5ins) high, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. The castings for the figures, rustic poles and baseplate can be directly compared to those on a clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire entitled Paul and Virginie illustrated in Niehuser, Elke FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS on page 151.
A FRENCH BRASS INLAID EBONISED FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK WITH ETCHED-GLASS PANELSSTAMPED FOR PERT BALLY, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with Brocot type escapement regulated by 'gridiron' pendulum with enamelled disc to the bob inscribed R and A for regulation, the backplate numbered 2548 to upper left hand margin over PERT BALLY, A PARIS and S, Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE to centre, the 4.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and ogee moulded brass surround, the case with shaped pediment upstand, ogee cornice and brass double-line edged frieze to lintel, over rectangular glazed door decorated with etched stylised scrollwork borders to the glass panel flanked by line inlaid uprights to the frame, the sides with further break-arch outline scrollwork etched borders to the glass panels and the rear door decorated with lozenge lattice work, on stepped ogee moulded plinth base with conforming panel inlay to fascia and squab feet.51cm (20ins) high, 27cm (10.75ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: Property removed from 8 Great Pulteney Street, Bath
Y A FRENCH LOUIS XIV STYLE BRASS MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SMALL BOUDOIR TIMEPIECEPLANCHON, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split metallic balance applied to the backplate stamped with serial number 3427 over PLANCHON, PALAIS-ROYAL towards the left hand margin, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Planchon, AU PALAIS-ROYAL to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with decorative steel hands set behind convex glazed hinged cast brass bezel, the case with brass carrying handle to the brass fillet moulded domed caddy superstructure flanked by vase finials, over egg-and-dart cast top moulding and rectangular side windows set within raised bead-cast surrounds, the rear with moulded brass-framed rectangular door, on gadroon-decorated brass skirt base with toupe feet.18.5cm (7.25ins) high, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Matieu Planchon was apprenticed to his father and subsequently worked for several of the leading French makers including Robert Houdin prior to setting up business at Palais Royal, Paris in 1890. He specialised in high-end novelty clocks such as floating turtle timepieces, and imaginative recreations of Renaissance and other historic models.
A FINE FRENCH MID-SIZED CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED GILT BRASS BAMBOO CASED REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKRETAILED BY CHAUDE, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The rectangular eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, The backplate numbered 864 to lower left and the front plate stamped F V, 64 to lower inside margin, the rectangular frosted gilt dial plate with blue-ground polychrome floral rosette champlevé enamel decorated centre within recessed chapter ring with vertical Arabic hour numerals and inscribed CHAUDE, 36 PAILAI-ROYAL 36, PARIS, with pierced blued steel hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-gazed case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners and with each segment champlevé enamelled with further polychrome floral sprays on a mid-blue ground, with conforming hinged carrying handle to the gilt panel-glazed top incorporating repeat button to leading edge, hinged bevel-glazed door to rear and on angled bamboo T-shaped feet.11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Although bamboo-framed carriage clocks do appear at auction relatively frequently, those with champleve enamelled decoration to the frame itself are particularly rare. A full-sized clock with very similar frame is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling Clocks on page 202 (Figure 12.9).
A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS PORCELAIN PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with number 3309 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel with Roman numeral hour disc and blued steel spade hands over a polychrome painted landscape scene populated by a courting couple in 18th century dress framed by a gilt border and with blue-ground scroll infill to upper spandrel areas, the satin gilt corniche case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle over bevelled top glass and caddy moulded uprights, the sides with porcelain panels painted with standing female figures within gilt edged blue borders, and the rear door with further conforming panel landscape-decorated with a windmill, on cavetto moulded skirt base.The clock 8cm (3.125ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement is in reasonably clean original condition. It will wind and the escapement functions however the escape-wheel is prone to sticking hence will only beat for a second or two before stopping. With this in mind it would seem that the movement is in sound condition but requires a gentle clean/service to put it back into full working condition. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case is generally in fine condition with no apparent chips to the front and top glasses. The side and rear panels have slight gilt wear and very slight edge fritting (only visible on very close examination). The gilding is also in fine condition with minimal discolouration.Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS PORCELAIN PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with number 656 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel polychrome painted with landscape scene populated by a courting couple in 18th century dress seated beneath Roman numeral hour chapters with blued steel spade hands and framed within a gilt border, the engraved satin gilt corniche case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle over bevelled top glass within geometric banded floral engraved surround and leafy trail decorated caddy moulded uprights, the sides with porcelain panels painted with standing female figures within gilt edged blue borders, with bevel-glazed rear door and floral panel engraved cavetto moulded skirt base.The clock 8cm (3.125ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement is in reasonably clean original condition. It will wind and the escapement functions however the escape-wheel is prone to sticking hence will only beat for a second or two before stopping. With this in mind it would seem that the movement is in sound condition but requires a gentle clean/service to put it back into full working condition. Timepiece does not have a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS ANGLAISE RICHE CASED PORCELAIN PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE THE PANELS BY LUCIEN SIMONNET, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURY The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with number 1782 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial with musical trophy decorated centre to the white Roman numeral chapter ring and blued steel hands set within a polychrome painted Middle-Eastern landscape depicting a Mosque and minarets beside a lake, the anglaise riche case of Mignonnette No. 3 size with hinged reeded-baton centred carrying handle and bevelled top glass over moulded cornice with fluted frieze and Corinthian three-quarter columns with plain shafts to angles, the sides with finely painted porcelain panels depicting three-quarter length portraits of women in romanticised Middle-Eastern dress before buildings and incorporating monogram LS to lower right hand corners, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on ogee-outline base with pad feet. The clock 9cm (3.5ins) high handle down, 5.3cm (2.125ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The work of Lucien Simonnet (1849-1926) is discussed by Larry L. Fabian in his article Carriage Clock Porcelain. Artistic pedigrees hiding in plain view published in ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY December 2019 (pages 501-13). Simonnet was a Sevres trained painter of porcelain who appeared to specialise in producing the finest figural panels often based on works by well-known artists of the period. Fabian highlights three examples with three-quarter portrait panels after Emile Vernet-Lecomte and Charles Louis Muller executed in the romantic historic Middle-Eastern 'Orientalist' style. A fine grande-sonnerie striking carriage clock with push-button repeat and alarm also incorporating painted porcelain panels by Louis Simonnet was sold in these rooms on 24th June 2020 (lot 131) for £4,500 hammer.Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement appears all original, the spring is wound and the balance wheel free to oscillate however the clock is not running most likely due to the escapement itself been 'gummed-up' with old lubricant. The mechanism is generally a little discoloured neglected and there are a couple of drops of congealed oil on the backplate. The dial is free from noticeable damage although the centre appears to show some very light rubbing to the glaze. The case is generally in fine condition with minimal wear to the gilding and the glasses appear free from visible damage including corner chips. Both side panels appear free from visible damage however the left hand panel appears to have received some very slight restoration (retouching) to the rear edge adjacent to the corner pillar shaft probably to address some slight edge chipping.Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS, CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND PAINTED PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURY The rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform cylinder escapement, the circular blue on white enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt star half hour markers, blued steel spade hands and gilt bezel set within a rectangular painted enamel panel decorated with a Watteauesque scene of 18th century courting couple within a garden landscape, the corniche type frosted gilt brass case of Mignonnette No. 2 size with polychrome enamel decorated hinged scroll handle over bevel-glazed top bordered with fine conforming coloured enamelled scrollwork, cavetto cornice and caddy-moulded corner uprights, the sides with further panels finely painted with further couples conversing within naturalistic settings, the rear with rectangular gilt door, on moulded skirt base also polychrome enamel decorated with fine leafy scrollwork.8cm (3.125ins) high handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement appears all original and is in working condition however the mechanism is a little dull/dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible damage including the painted enamel rectangular mask. The case is generally in very presentable condition with no noticeable losses to the champleve enamelling and both enamel side panels in fine condition with the only apparent fault being a very small corner chip to the upper right-hand corner of the left-hand panel. When the case was last assembled the joints between the uprights and the tip and bottom sections appear to have been glued together with gilt paint applied to cover any visible glue within the joints. The handle has also been secured with glue. The unfortunate gluing together of the case is however probably reversible if required. The front and top glasses appear free form damage.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Middle Kingdom, 11th-12th Dynasties, circa 1991-1786 B.C. A limestone stela fashioned as a simplified ‘false-door’ - a symbolic portal originally carved into or painted onto a tomb wall to allow the Ka (spirit) of the deceased to venture from his/her burial chamber and partake in offerings of food and drink; the raised torus border framing the central scene and texts still retaining traces of an alternating yellow, red and white block decoration, above the frame a cavetto-style cornice highlighted with similarly coloured vertical and horizontal bands; the deceased wearing a short white kilt with a prominently-pointed front, secured by a narrow belt, the free end of which projects from the waist, wearing a short black wig, his outstretched left arm with an open palm, a gesture of veneration, while his bent right arm points to his wife standing behind him; the wife’s left arm outstretched and her hand resting on his shoulder, while her right arm hangs down at her side and holds a long-handled bag(?), wearing a long white strap dress which leaves her breasts exposed; between the man and woman a simple offering table with a red-painted jar and two incense pots with long wicks (or kohl-pots with long-stemmed applicators); to the man’s right two sandals shown side on ‘floating’ above the baseline; the man standing before a rack with shelves, four incense cones to the top together with meat, vegetable, and fruit offerings; two tall tear-drop-shaped vessels painted red with white stoppers both supported on collared rings stands on the shelves; four sandals to the right of the rack, drawn as viewed from above, arranged vertically; above the pictorial scene three horizontal lines of hieratic text written in black ink on a yellow ground, the few signs that remain in the top register present the opening of an offering formula, invoking the king and the jackal god Anubis (with some of his epithets) to grant food offerings to the owner of the stela; mounted on a custom-made display stand. See Dunham, D., Naga-ed-Dêr Stelae of the First Intermediate Period, London 1937, pls. XXIV no.2, XXVIII, no. 1, for vertical arrangements of 'loose' food offerings; Leiden Museum, inv.no. F 1937/12.1, for a provincial false-door stela; Semitic Museum, inv.no. 2354, for a provincial stela with 'floating' offerings. 22.7 kg, 52 x 32.5 cm including stand (20 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.). From the collection of Pierre Vérité, Paris, begun in the 1920s. By descent, the collection of Claude Vérité, Paris, France. Accompanied by an academic report by Egyptologist Paul Whelan. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11282-189916. One might wonder if the inclusion of the two groups of sandals (six in total) was especially important to the deceased - perhaps he was a leatherworker involved in their production. Overseers of sandal makers are attested at temple sites such as Abydos and Nag ed-Deir, and perhaps this modest stela belonged to a leatherworker under the supervision of just such an official. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Possibly Ptolemaic Period, 3rd-1st century B.C. A hard chalk model, likely of a tomb, with outlined door and stepped, L-shaped profile, incised grooves to front face representing the tomb entrance, two circular holes in the base; accompanied by two seated scribes, each with an opened papyrus across their knees, wearing a short wig and a kilt; single circular hole to the base of each. 700 grams total, 6.8-10.8 cm (2 5/8 - 4 1/4 in.). Acquired 1930-1940. Home Counties, UK, collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11283-190296. In the Ptolemaic period limestone models of temples, shrines, and composite statue groups were produced as offerings at sacred sites. Perhaps this group represents a variant of such practices. In this respect, the stepped ‘tomb’ element may represent the above-ground entrance door of a Ptolemaic Period vaulted tomb beyond which steps descended to a subterranean burial chamber. [3]
14th century A.D. A large carved limestone statue of standing Virgin Mary carrying infant Jesus on her raised left arm; wearing a high crown with flowers and a veil, beautifully carved oval-face with delicate facial features and downcast eyes, framed with wavy locks emerging from underneath the veil, dressed in a belted tunic and voluminous coat falling in supple drapes around her body; the infant dressed in a long tunic and holding a bird in his left hand; traces of pigment and gilding; mounted on a custom-made stone base. Cf. for a similar example of a late 14th century statue, see the tympanum of the door of the church of the convent of El Carme (Barcelona), in National Art Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain, Inventory no. 009878-000; cf. other similar examples in the MET, accession nos. 41.190.279 (first half of 14th century); 37.159 (1340 circa); 39.63 (1300-1330); no.17.120.1; cf. Lee, J. M., ‘A Souvenir on Your Hat: Medieval Christian Pilgrims' Badges’ In Raguin, V.C., Bangdel, D. and Peters, F.E., Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, Chicago, 2010, p.204, fig.1. 105 kg, 116 cm high (45 3/4 in.). Osenat, 30 June 2013, lot 158. Ex central London gallery. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11409-192181. The Virgin and Child represents one of the most frequent subjects in the Gothic medieval sculpture in the 14th century, motivated by the development of the cult of the Virgin and the increase in the veneration of Mary. These carvings were not limited to churches, but were also found in shrines, entrances to towns, and inside private chapels. The youthful and elegant appearance of our Virgin and Child links it to the international Gothic style, responding to the same ideals of grace and beauty. The long wavy hair, the rounded forehead, the almond-shaped eyes and the delicate smile are widespread stylistic features found in several regions among Germany and France (in particular Lorraine, Burgundy, Île-de-France, Loire Valley, Bourbonnais, Meuse Valley). Despite this, Mary maintains the image of the Queen of Heaven and of the Universe, highlighted by the crown that frames her head. The presence of the bird in the hands of the child is a clear reference to the events narrated in the Apocryphal Gospels, where the Infant Jesus transformed terracotta birds into real birds. However, the bird was also a well-known symbol of the human soul and represented the Christ himself. [No Reserve]
A 19TH CENTURY WILLIAM AND MARY STYLE HERRING-BANDED, MULBERRY AND WALNUT EIGHT-DAY WEIGHT DRIVEN MININATURE LONGCASE CLOCK the 7" sqaure brass dial with rococo spandrels, chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer minute markers enclosing a matted centre with signed name plaque fronting an eight-day weight-driven movement with shaped plates, anchor escapement and rack striking on a bell. The case with painted glass panel, moulded trunk door and plinth base - signed Thomas Christie, London.140cm high 30cm wide 20cm deep
A LATE 19TH CENTURY TRIPLE FUSEE BRACKET CLOCK WITH HANGING BRACKET the carved mahogany case enclosing a 7" brass dial with gilt spandrels and silvered chapter ring surrounding a matted centre signed by the retailers ' VINE AND THOMPSON' below three subsidiary dials for Chime/Silent, regulation and tune selection fronting an eight-day triple chain driven fusee movement chiming the quarters on four gongs or eight bells, striking the hours on a larger gong, with original wall bracket62cm high without bracketThe case is in very good condition with no losses with good colour and original polish. The bracket has a small break to the front mould which is present and will need regluing. The movement isn't running and will require attention but looks complete and is original to the case. The dial is in nice condition, with slight discolouration to the matted centre. The clock comes with original door keys.
M.J. BORERELL. A 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK the case with fixed rococo style handle above a rectangular case with four square corner columns and hinged front door enclosing a silvered masked gilt dial with foliate engraved decoration and Roman numerals fronting a signed gilt watch style movement powered by a large spring barrel12cm high handle upThe case is in nice condition with minor surface scratches. The dial is also in good condition. The movement is clean and working but may need a service. We do not guarantee mechanical parts.
JONAS BARBER (WINSTER) FECIT. A GOOD EARLY 18TH CENTURY PRE NUMBERED OAK EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK the 11" sqaure brass dial with gilt mask-head spandrels and silvered chapter ring engraved Roman numerals, Arabic outer minute markers and quarter hour divisions enclosing a plain polished centre with engraved date aperture and ringed winding holes. The eight-day weight driven movement with latched pillars top right and bottom left, knopped and ringed, finely turned collets and wheel work, internal countwheel strike, original bell and crutch. The oak case of good colour and patination with a deep moulded cornice to the hood above a circular fret cut frieze, ringed tapering pillars, long flush-fitting arched top door within a moulded edging and plinth base. Lacking weights and pendulum198cm high
ANDREW DUNLOP, LONDON. A GOOD QUEEN ANNE ARABESQUE MARQUETRY MONTH GOING LONGCASE CLOCK the 12" square brass dial with gilt mask head spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute markers enclosing a matted centre with seconds dial and engraved leaf work date aperture, ringed winding holes and signed chapter ring; fronting a large weight-driven month-going five-pillared movement with internal countwheel strike on a bell. The walnut case with fine scrolled leaf and bird inlays, moulded pillars to the hood beneath a fret cut frieze; the long trunk door with glazed lenticel and standing on a plinth base. Inscribed 'Wind me up" on day 31 of the calendar ring - large month going brass cased weights and pendulum.222cm high The case has been restored and the base has been rebuilt there are no losses splits or damage, it has a good colour and finish. The seatboard has been replaced and sits nicely on the cheeks and in our opinion is original to the case. The movement is original to dial and is a month duration, the dial is in good condition with the movement having recently undergone a service, although we cannot guarantee mechanical parts. Comes with brass cased weights and brass bob pendulum.
DANIEL QUARE, LONDON. A FINE EARLY 18TH CENTURY EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK WITH PULL QUARTER REPEAT the case with double basket top and torchere finials above a glazed door with pierced gilt sound frets and matching mounts enclosing a 7" arched brass dial with gilt pierced masked spandrels and silvered chapter ring surrounding a matted and engraved centre with foliate engraved mock pendulum aperture and calendar, the arch having subsidiary dials for regulation and Strike/Silent with blued centres fronting an eight-day double fusee movement with rise and fall verge escapement and pull quarter repeat on 6 bells striking the hours on a larger bell, the backplate with foliate scroll engraved decoration.48cm high handle down.The movement dial and case look to be original to each other and the case looks to have been repolished in the past not to a very good standard. There are some minor splits in the veneer due to shrinkage. The dial is in nice condition, with original hands. The hour hand has an old repair. The movement is complete and in working condition, but may need we would reccomend a service. The pendulum has been replaced but it has original verge escapement, the steel brackets holding the movement in place are later and would have originally only been fixed from underneath and the brackets are just for extra support. It strikes the correct hour and repeats the correct quarters. The movement isnt signed which is unusual for a Quare.
DAVID COLLIER, GATLEY. A EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY MOON DIAL LONGCASE CLOCK The 13" brass arched dial with engraved name strip and revolving moon disc, above cast Rococo spandrels and a silvered chapter ring with Roman hour and Arabic outer minute markers enclosing a matted engraved centre with date ring and seconds dial fronting an eight-day repeating weight-driven movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell. The hood with swan neck pediment and inset painted panels above reeded pilasters and matching sides to the trunk enclosing a shaped-top full-length door raised on a canted base with Ogee bracket feet.232cm high The clock is in good condition, movement is original to case and is complete, looks to have been cleaned in the past but would benefit from a service, it does run when wound but we can not guarantee mechanical parts. The case has a good colour and patina, there is a filled shrinkage crack to the base and a split running down the left canted corner. Extra images have been uploaded
WILLIAM HALLIWELL, HORLEY. A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK the glazed swan neck pediment above the hinged door flanked by brass capped reeded columns on a slender trunk with shaped top door and reeded quarter columns on a canted box base with a crossbanded panel. The 13" arched brass dial with masked spandrels, Roman and Arabic numerals surrounding a matted engraved centre with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, rotating moonphase to the arch with engraved verses fronting an eight-day weight driven movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell218cm highThe clock is in good overall unrestored condition, the movement and dial are original to case, the case is dirty bust has a good colour and patination, the glass in the swan neck is damaged on one side, the side mouldings to the top of the hood have some small losses, the feet are missing from the base, the dial has lost its silvered finish, the movement runs when wound but will require a service, the calendar and moonphase drive wheels have been removed, seatboard is original and sits nicely on the cheeks. No splits or warping to the door or case.
HEIDERICH IN HAMBURG. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY BURR WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK the 12" arched brass dial with Rococo brass spandrels and engraved chapter ring having Roman numerals and outer minute markers enclosing a matted centre with name plaque, seconds dial and date aperture fronting a five pillar eight-day movement with rack strike on a bell and anchor escapement. The pagoda top case with pierced sound frets and break arch top above a long trunk arch topped door and plinth base.240cm high without centre finial.
BARWISE, PARIS. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH CALENDAR WORK AND SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS HAND the one-piece case with hinged handle and shuttered back door enclosing an enamel dial with Roman numerals and centre seconds above three subsidiary dials for month, days and alarm fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with alarm and original compensated lever escapement striking the hours/half hours on a bell.18cm highThe clock is in good condition, the case has the original gilding, the front glass panel has a tiny chip to the bottom right corner, the dial has hairline cracks running through the date dial, the movement strikes/repeats the correct hours, the movement ticks for a short time then stops, looks dry and will need a service. We can not guarantee mechanical parts.
F. MAYER IN WIEN. A VIENNESE LATERNDLUHR STYLE MONTH DURATION REGULATOR WALL CLOCK the elegant architectural rosewood case with boxwood inlay and ebonised mouldings fitted a hinged glazed door enclosing a skeletonised 7" porcelain chapter ring with subsidiary day/date dials to the centre fronting a circular plated month duration weight driven movement with dead-beat escapement, long steel rod pendulum with large brass bob and knife edge suspension - 19th Century with later case135cm highThe case is in very nice condition with no losses. The small finial to the bottom left of the case has snapped but is present. The movement is complete and does run but is dirty and will need cleaning and servicing. The dial has several hairline cracks to the chapter ring, both calendar dials are undamaged. Comes with original weight and pendulum.
JAMES LONG, ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER/THERMOMETER with hinged rounded door to the top revealing a calibrated silvered engraved dial signed to the top and with sliding vernier above a hinged glazed door enclosing a full length silvered thermometer; with turned cistern cover93cm overall
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH INDUSTRIAL CLOCK COMPENDIUM the brass and copper case modelled as a miner's lamp set with four dials comprising - a silvered clock dial with Roman numerals, a silvered calibrated barometer dial, a silvered thermometer and a compass to the top; the hinged back door opening to reveal the spring-driven movement with cylinder escapement numbered '551' to the back plate21.5cm high
MARK DELURE, LONDON. A MID 18TH CENTURY LACQUERED CHINOISERIE DECORATED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK OF SMALL AND NEAT PROPORTIONS the 12" arched brass dial with Rococo cast brass spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and five minute markers enclosing a matted centre with name plaque, seconds dial and dates aperture; fronting a five pillar eight-day weight driven movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell. The arch top case with applied pillars and long arched trunk door; standing on a double plinth base.214cm high
DANIEL DELANDER, LONDON. A FINE EARLY 18TH CENTURY EBONY VENEERED PULL QUARTER REPEATING BRACKET CLOCK the inverted bell top case surmounted by a brass S scroll handle and urn finials above a brass bound mould and arched glazed door with pierced gilt sound frets enclosing a 7" arched brass dial with gilt pierced brass masked spandrels and silvered chapter ring surrounding a signed matted centre with mock pendulum and calendar aperture, the arch with subsidiary regulation dial and Strike/Not Strike lever fronting an eight-day double fusee movement with five finned knopped pillars, rise and fall verge escapement and pull quarter repeating on six bells and hour strike on a larger bell, foliate engraved backplate and engraved bob pendulum.43cm high not including handleThe clock is in very nice condition and the movement, case and dial are all original to each other. The very top of the pediment has a joint split running across the front and the sides. Some Minor splits to the veneer to the case due to shrinkage. The dial is clean and nicely gilded to the spandrel and there is a very small section of the top right spandrel missing at 3 o'clock. The movement is complete and in working condition, chiming the correct quarters. The hour striking bell is present but has snapped on the bell staff and will need attention. The clock was previously sold by Millington Adams several years prior with a price tag of £27,900.
ROBERT WOOD, LONDON. A GEORGE III MAHOGANY ORMOLU MOUNTED AUTOMATON BRACKET CLOCK the bell top case surmounted by a hinged brass handle above a glazed door flanked by ormolu caryatid corners enclosing a 7" brass arched dial with gilt rococo spandrels and silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with calendar aperture, the arch with rocking figural automaton within a silvered ring engraved 'MERTH AND MAGICK (Magic)' fronting an eight day double-fusee movement with verge escapement and foliate engraved backplate striking the hours on a bell47cm highThe original bell is present. Extra image has been uploaded.
JOHN CLOWES, LONDON. A LATE 17TH CENTURY 11” WALNUT AND MARQUETRY 8 DAY LONGCASE CLOCK with moulded pediment above a pierced sound fret and glazed marquetry door with turned columns on a slender trunk with D-moulded floral marquetry door and matching base raised on bun feet. The 11" square brass dial with crown and cherub spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numeral surrounding a matted and engraved centre with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture fronting an eight-day five-pillar weight driven movement with anchor escapement and outside countwheel striking the hours on a bell 205cm highThe case has been cleaned and polished sometime in the past, is an original period case with an original base and backboard which runs down to the floor, no losses to the marquetry, the seat board is period but not original to movement, the cheeks to the case are original and not cut down or blocked up. The dial is original to the movement and is complete, runs when wound but would recommend a service. Hands have been replaced, silvering to the chapter ring is discoloured. Comes with the original brass cased weights and brass bob pendulum. Very nice proportions.
CLAUDE GRIVOLAS, PARIS. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PENDULE 400 JOURS TORSION WALL CLOCK the carved hardwood case of scroll and leaf work design enclosing a 4" enamel dial with Arabic numerals above a glazed pendulum aperture fronting a spring-driven 400-day movement with brass disc rotating pendulum, the sliding rear door fitted with a brass framed mirror to enhance the pendulum, various engraved text to the backplate and the underside of the pendulum. No. A.8.-773-738.5cm high
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