A FINE JAMES II/CHARLES II WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKEDWARD EAST, LONDON, CIRCA 1680-85The six finned and latched pillar movement with tall plates measuring approximately 7.5 by 5 inches enclosing fine delicate wheel-work and square section strike detent arbors, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with external countwheel striking on a domed bell mounted above the plates, the 10.25 inch square gilt brass dial with slender subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with pierced blued steel hands, winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and engraved Edwardus East Londini to lower margin, in a case with architectural cross-grain ogee moulded cornice and plain frieze to lintel over glazed dial aperture flanked by opposing Solomonic twist three-quarter columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the slender trunk with convex walnut veneered throat moulding over 44 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with two break-arch shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebony ground within a figured walnut field, further incorporating conforming marquetry curved quadrant panels to corners and contained within an inset line border edged with half-round cross-grain mouldings, the sides veneered in figured walnut and boxwood lines delineating panels matching the shape of the marquetry panels to the front door, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and fronted with conforming rectangular marquetry panel decorated with floral blooms into an ebony ground over bun feet, (hood formerly rising now adapted to open at the front).200.5cm (79ins) high; 45.5cm (17.75ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep at the cornice. Edward East was born in Southill Bedfordshire in 1602 and was apprenticed in 1618 to Richard Rogers until 1626, gaining his freedom of the Goldsmith's Company the following year. He was appointed as one of the first Assistants of the Clockmakers Company (a year after the charter was granted by Charles I in 1631) later becoming Master twice in 1645 and 1653. He worked first from Pall Mall, London subsequently moving to the Fleet Street/Temple Bar area by the 1640's, in November 1660 he was appointed chief clockmaker to King Charles II. Edward East certainly had the longest and perhaps one of the most distinguished careers in English clockmaking during the 'Golden Period' taking on eight apprentices between 1643 and 1676 (including Henry Jones from 1654 to 1663). East was the only original Assistant surviving when the Grant of Arms was awarded to the Clockmaker's Company in 1671. Edward East drafted his Will in 1688 and on his death in 1696 he was clearly a wealthy man leaving property to his four children including a residence in Hampton, Middlesex and a coaching Inn called 'The Swan with Two Necks' which was bequeathed to his daughter, Anne Saunders.The movement of the current lot has tall plates and square section strike detents, both of these features are deemed indicative of the East school of clockmaking. The 'tulip' shaped cut-out for the escapement pallet arbor (positioned at the top edge of the backplate) is also a detail occasionally seen in his movements including a walnut-cased example which was sold at Christies, London 550 Years: Decorative Arts Europe 27th May 2010 (lot 48) for £55,250. The case of the present clock is again notable in having particularly slender proportions with a long door of 44 inches occupying the full width of the front aperture (ie. is set within the side panels of the case with no additional framing). The marquetry panels are also framed by a line-edged border adding to the elegant appearance and the sides are also interesting in that the line-inlay delineates shapes matching those of the marquetry panels to the front door.Condition Report: Please contact department for condition report.Condition Report Disclaimer
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Y A FINE WILLIAM III EBONY TABLE CLOCK WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON SIX BELLSDANIEL LECOUNT, LONDON, CIRCA 1700The six finned pillar twin fusee bell-striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum incorporating scroll engraved apron to the backcock and pull-quarter repeat sounding on a graduated nest of six bells, the herringbone-bordered backplate finely engraved with a central oval reserve enclosing bust of a Roman Emporer within winged crested mask and Eagle inhabited symmetrical foliate strapwork, the 7 by 8 inch rectangular brass dial with herringbone-border engraved winding holes, scroll decorated calendar aperture and shaped false bob aperture backed by silvered plaque engraved D. LeCounte, London to the 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 blued steel hands and applied cast gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles within herringbone engraved outer border incorporating foliate scroll infill to upper and lower margins, the case with hinged brass carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure and brass ball-and-spire finials over ogee and cavetto top mouldings and rectangular glazed front door, the sides with rectangular windows and the rear with glazed door set within the frame of the case, on ogee moulded shallow skirt base with brass disc feet.38cm (15ins) high with handle down, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Daniel LeCount is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as most likely a Huguenot refugee from France who became a Freeman of the Haberdashers' Company before being made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1786. He took on many apprentices mostly of fellow Huguenot extraction including Daniel Lefebure in 1686 and George Vievar in 1693. Loomes notes a marriage to Ursula Davies in January 1681/82 and that he was living in the parish of St. Bartholomew by the Exchange along with his wife and daughter, Judith, in 1695. He signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance in 1697 and attended meetings until at least 1705. Daniel LeCount died in 1738 and was buried at Spitalfields. The engraved decoration to backplate of the current clock can be closely compared to that seen on a table clock housed in an elaborate mirror-panel clad case by fellow Huguenot maker Francois Langisse illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass on page 255 (figure 14.11). Although the designs vary a little, details within the execution of the leafy trails and the birds would confirm that both the backplate of the Langisse clock, and that of the current lot were executed by the same hand.Condition Report: Clock generally is in fine condition with no significant faults.Movement is in clean working condition and appears fundamentally all-original with no visible alteration or obvious replacements other a few of the screws, pins etc. The escapement exhibits no evidence of re-conversion with the potances and escape wheel itself appearing original. The backcock also appears original however the decorative engraved apron is probably a replacement. The pendulum holdfast hook also appears to be a replacement. The repeat work appears original and is in working condition; the bells have been deeply cleaned hence are 'fresh' in appearance. The dial is in fine clean condition although the minute hand may be a very well-made replacement. The case is in fine condition with visible faults limited to minor shrinkage, bumps and scuffs most noticeable to the rear left hand corner of the top mouldings. The interior retains the original seatboard and the base of the case appears undisturbed. There is evidence of cosmetic restoration with the left-hand edge of the front door possibly re-veneered and partial replacement of the veneers which overlap the dial to the mask behind the front door. The rails flanking the dial have some wear/chipping from the action of the turn-discs applied to the rear of the dial. All hinges and locks appear original. The brass fittings have been brightly polished and lacquered.Clock is complete with winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR ROBERT WOOD, LONDON, LATE 18th AND EARLY 19th CENTURYWith a five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by a lenticular bob pendulum, with an 8 inch brass dial applied with slightly convex painted Toman numeral hour disc inscribed Rob't Wood, LONDON to centre and with pierced gilt brass hands within gilt brass surround finely engraved with rosette-centred floral sprays to spandrel areas and with similar infill flanking the subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial to the arch, in a bell-top case with five gilt bras urn finials to superstructure and cavetto top mouldings, over break-arch glazed door incorporating brass filet mouldings to the dial aperture and scroll cast frets to the upper quadrants flanked by brass stop-fluted canted angles, the sides with hinged gilt bras carrying handles over break-arch frets cast with cherub mask centred sunburst and scroll decoration, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.53cm (21ins) high excluding top finial and plinth, 63cm (25ins) high overall, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 22cm (8.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Three makers with the name Robert Wood are recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The first around 1789, the second at Finsbury Square 1808-11 and the third from Kent Road, 1820.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in relatively clean working condition. The dial plate is drilled for three winding holes suggesting that a quarter-chiming movement was originally intended however there is no other visible evidence of another movement being fitted to the dial hence we are of the opinion that the clock was probably built-up using unused 'old stock' dial and case in the early 19th century (hence why movement appears late for the dial and case). The seatboard also appears old/original and undisturbed and there is no evidence in the case (filled or spare holes, or new timber) suggesting different movement fitment although there is an inset piece of timber following the arch of the dial to the back of the mask which would again appear to date form the time the clock was made. In summary the clock exhibits features which would suggest that it has been 'built-up' from parts however we feel that this was done 'in-period' hence the clock essentially started out in its current form. However we also appreciate that opinions may vary.The dial has old wear/rubbing and scratching to the painted surface and a poorly retouched scuff to the left of the signature otherwise is in sound original condition; the engraved gilt brass facing is in good original condition retaining good gilt surface. The case is generally in fine condition with faults limited to light wear, shrinkage and a few age-related bumps and scuffs with the most noticeable being some chipping to the veneer overlap of the rear door. The top final block would have originally been flanked by fretwork panels which are no longer present and the top flat surface onto which the block sits has been re-veneered to cover the slots for the frets.Clock has pendulum and case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR J. COLLINWOOD, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the geometric border engraved rectangular backplate, the 8 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed J'N COLINWOOD, LONDON to centre and with pierced gilt brass hands set behind a hinged convex-glazed cavetto moulded cast brass bezel, the arched case with brass ball finial to the concave-sided pyramidal upstand over front line inlaid with an oval panel within conforming shaped panel and strung edges, the sides with ached brass fish scale inset sound frets and the rear with arch-glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with gilt brass lobed bun feet.60cm (23.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. A John Collingwood is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1782. Condition Report: The movement is in complete original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The backplate has a spare threaded hole towards the upper left hand corner which was most likely intended for holding a pendulum locking screw when not in use; the clock is fitted with a spring type clamp hence this hole is surplus to requirements. The mechanism is in relatively clean working condition. The dial retains its original old cream surface but with overall light crazing and touching in/restoration. The numerals have been 'strengthened' and the signature overpainted in a manner most likely intended to match the original worn text beneath. The hands have some slight bending but otherwise appear undamaged. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN WALNUT HOUR-STRIKING FUSEE DIAL WALL CLOCKTHE DIAL BEARING SIGNATURE FOR RAMSAY, DUNDEE, MID 19th CENTURYThe five columnar pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial bearing inscription RAMSAY, DUNDEE to centre and with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged brass glazed bezel incorporating canted silvered fillet to interior, with moulded wooden secured via pegs to the rectangular box case incorporating doors to right hand side and rear and pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial re-touched).37.5cm (14.75ins) diameter, 15cm (6ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition. The dial has been refinished hence presents as being in fine condition; as it has been refinished we cannot offer any assurances that the signature is that of the maker/retailer but suspect that the script replicates what was previously there on the dial prior to restoration. The case is in good presentable condition. The backboard now has a door - the lower section of the case which borders the door and the base flap has become loose but no doubt can be easily glued back in position. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to some veneer shrinkage, bumps, scuffs, minor veneer edge chips and other faults commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN FIGURED WALNUT SMALL DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH 8 INCH DIALTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR BIRKLE BROTHERS, CROYDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 8 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Birkle Brothers, 103, Commercial Road and with blued steel hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed cast brass bezel incorporating canted silvered brass fillet to interior, with figured walnut dial surround secured via pegs to the rectangular drop-trunk incorporating door to right hand side, finely figured front panel and hinged flap to the curved underside, (dial refinished).31cm (12.25ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Birkle Brothers are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Croydon 1851-55.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition. The dial has been refinished hence presents as being in fine condition; as it has been refinished we cannot offer any assurances that the signature is that of the maker/retailer but suspect that the script replicates what was previously there on the dial prior to restoration. The case is in fine condition with only notable fault being some chipping to the front edge of the box which is completely concealed by the dial mounting rails (hence is only visible when dial/movement is removed. Otherwise faults very much limited to slight shrinkage and a few very slight age-related blemishes.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winding key and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKANDREWS, DOVER, CIRCA 1800The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds over signature Andrews, Dover and calendar to centre, with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and scroll-pierced blued steel hands, the lower spandrel areas engraved with floral sprays and the upper with oval paterae and draped foliage issuing from Neo-classical urn to the arch above, the break-arch case with cavetto cornice above hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns to angles, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch flame figured door with complex edge mouldings, on shaped panel fronted plinth base with moulded skirt.196cm (77ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Richard Andrews is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Dover from 1800.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alterations or significant replacements. We understand from the previous owner's family that it has been maintained in working condition and had received a gentle service within the last few years. The dial has overall honest wear/discolouration but is undamaged. The hands appear original and are black painted. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the case with no visible alteration hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case.The case is in good original condition as is of good colour. The only notable faults are a slight warp to the trunk door causing the lower left-hand corner to protrude by around half an inch - this can probably be mitigated by adjusting the top hinge position. The left hand side has a scuff to the surface which no doubt can be improved with some coloured polish. Blemishes are otherwise very much limited to slight bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum which requires a suspension spring, pair of weights, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III STYLE SCARLET JAPANNED TAVERN TIMEPIECETHE CASE BEARING A SIGNATURE FOR GEORGE ALLETT, LONDON, THE MOVEMENT LATE 18th CENTURYThe four pillar weight-driven movement with four-wheel train, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and tapered plates, now with a 20 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and steel moon hands, with gilt-leaf painted moulded edge and secured to the teardrop-shaped drop-trunk case by four turned pegs, now in a case with twin side doors set behind the dial over concave topped caddy moulded front door to the trunk polychrome and gilt relief decorated with oriental figures within a garden pagoda landscape, with gilt line borders to surround and panel inscribed George Allett, LONDON between the door and the dial, the curved side panels gilt painted with large foliate trails over ogee moulded base, (the dial and case most likely mid 20th century).118cm (46.5ins) high, 58cm (23ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. The design of the current lot essentially copies the type of timepiece discussed in Gatto, Martin THE TAVERN CLOCK pages 79-98.CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION AMENDED 17/02/2021Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE REVISED CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION - to the effect that the movement is late 18th century now with dial and case most likely dating to the mid to late 20th century.The movement is in clean working condition and appears complete and original. The trains would suggest that the duration is 7 to 8 days. The hands appear to be original to the movement and are in good condition; the dial is later but in good overall condition with faults limited to slight wear, shrinkage and a few minor bumps to the circumference. The case is generally in fine presentable condition with faults limited to some minor shrinkage to the curvature of the sides, two chips to the gesso of the base moulding with both being near the rear edges and a small chip to the gilt moulding to the upper left of the trunk door. Faults are otherwise very much limited to a few light bumps, scuffs etc.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, weight, winding and case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
A CASED JAPANNED AND LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-PATTERN LABORATORY/STATION MERCURY STICK BAROMETERJ.W. TOWERS AND COMPANY LIMITED, MANCHESTER, EARLY TO MID 20th CENTURYThe instrument with slender cylindrical case with the upper section fitted with a glass sleeve enclosing silvered scale incorporating vertical slot to reveal the tube and sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and millibars to the left, the upper margin with Met Office number 5483, over signature J.W. TOWERS & Co. LTD, MANCHESTER to lower margin, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right above applied mercury CENTS and FAH'T scale thermometer, the base with cylindrical glass chamber clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via hook for the top ring and screw clamp at the base onto a rectangular oak backboard into a pine framed case with full-height glazed front door and side windows, (unrestored).The cabinet 123cm (48.5ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. J.W. Towers and Company Limited are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Widnes and Manchester circa 1880-1900.The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings.
A GEORGE III STYLE LINE-INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERO. COMITTI AND SON, LATE 20th CENTURY With open triangular pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature O. Comitti and Son, LONDON to the right hand side opposing Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale alcohol thermometer to the left, set behind line-strung hinged glazed door over trunk with visible tube flanked by conforming vertical line inlay and ring-turned domed cistern cover to the rounded base.96.5cm (38ins) high excluding brass finial, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance: The retail stock of Barometer World Museum, Merton Devon.
A GEORGE III STYLE CHEVRON-STRUNG MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERO. COMITTI AND SON, LATE 20th CENTURY With open triangular pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature O. Comitti and Son, LONDON to the right hand side opposing Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale alcohol thermometer to the left, set behind chevron-edged hinged glazed door over trunk with visible tube flanked by conforming vertical parquetry inlay and ring-turned domed cistern cover to the rounded base.96.5cm (38ins) high excluding brass finial, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance: The retail stock of Barometer World Museum, Merton Devon.
AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III STYLE CHEVRON-STRUNG MAHOGANY ANEROID FLUID TUBE STICK BAROMETERUNSIGNED, LATE 20th CENTURYWith swan neck pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to the right hand side opposing Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale alcohol thermometer to the left, set behind chevron-edged hinged glazed door over trunk with visible tube filled with light-green translucent fluid flanked by conforming vertical parquetry inlay and ring-turned domed cistern cover to the rounded base enclosing transverse mounted four-segment aneroid chamber and pivoted linkage connecting to a diaphragm chamber fitted at the base of the tube. 96.5cm (38ins) high excluding brass finial, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance: The retail stock of Barometer World Museum, Merton Devon. The above lot utilises and aneroid mechanism connected to a diaphragm to raise and lower the level of a column of green dyed fluid in the tube. This system was developed by Philip Collins of Barometer world in order to create an instrument that has the attractive visual qualities of a stick barometer but with the practicalities of an aneroid barometer.
AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III STYLE CHEVRON-STRUNG MAHOGANY ANEROID FLUID TUBE DWARF STICK BAROMETERUNSIGNED, LATE 20th CENTURYWith swan neck pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to the right hand side opposing Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale alcohol thermometer to the left, set behind chevron-edged hinged glazed door over trunk with visible tube filled with light-green translucent fluid flanked by conforming vertical parquetry inlay and ring-turned domed cistern cover to the rounded base enclosing transverse mounted four-segment aneroid chamber and pivoted linkage connecting to a diaphragm chamber fitted at the base of the tube. 66cm (26ins) high excluding brass finial, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance: The retail stock of Barometer World Museum, Merton Devon. The above lot utilises and aneroid mechanism connected to a diaphragm to raise and lower the level of a column of green dyed fluid in the tube. This system was developed by Philip Collins of Barometer world in order to create an instrument that has the attractive visual qualities of a stick barometer but with the practicalities of an aneroid barometer. The squat proportions of the present instrument is possible as it does not rely on the weight of a mercury column to provide an indication of barometric pressure.
A VICTORIAN BRASS VIDIE-PATTERN ANEROID OAK-CASED MANTEL BAROMETER ATTRIBUTED TO E.J. DENT, RETAILED BY C. W. DIXEY, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe 4 inch circular paper register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations and inscribed Aneroid Barometer, 5063 to lower margin, the cylindrical lacquered brass case with recording pointer to the glass within moulded surround beneath pivoted suspension ring, the rear engraved Sold By, C.W. Dixey, Optician to the Queen, New Bond St. London; in rectangular oak case of plinth form with leaf carved cornice over front door with circular glazed aperture and acanthus carved ogee moulded skirt base. The oak case 22cm (8.75ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Charles Wastell Dixey is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 3 New Bond Street, London 1838-62. He then went into partnership with his son Adolphus and the firm continued continued well into the 20th century.This type of aneroid barometer was first invented by Lucien Vidie in 1844 and is considered to be the first of its type; Edward John Dent was granted a license by Vidie produce and market instruments to his design which lasted until Dent's death in 1853.
Entomology. An early to mid 20th century mahogany specimen cabinet containing 269 butterfly, moth and beetle specimens from Indonesia and Malaysia, 12 glass-topped drawers: 8 drawers with 114 pin-mounted butterfly and moth specimens (the largest 12 x 12 cm), 4 drawers with 155 beetle specimens (the largest 11 x 7 cm), good-quality mahogany cabinet, enclosed by a single glazed door with key, height 87.5 cm x width 52.5 cm x 47 cm depthQty: (1)Footnote: Accompanied by photocopies of the EU export & import certificate from Indonesia to Germany, issued for Felix Stumpe, Gutersloh, Germany by the Bundesamt fur Naturschutz, Bonn, dated 13 June 2013, and the CITES export certificate issued by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Penang, Malaysia for Bradley Ripley, of Ashford, Kent UK, dated 27 January 2014.This fine collection includes Great Mormon Swallowtail, Polydamas Swallowtail, Common Birdwing (Troides Helena), Rajah Brooke's Birdwing (Trogonoptera Brookiana), Death's Head Hawkmoth, and many other swallowtails, Parnassians and Skippers, as well as large stag beetles and similar.
Lepidoptera. A mid 20th century mahogany specimen cabinet containing approximately 500 butterfly and moth specimens of Western Siam, collected by W.S. Mitchell, 15 graduated drawers with pin-mounted specimens, quite a few specimens now perished or partially disintegrated, many with typed captions, including Burmese Lascar, Blue Pansy, Common Sailor, Chocolate Albatross, Lemon Migrant, Great Orange Tip, Common Mormon, Common Rose, Great Mormon, Five-Bar Swordtale, Archduke, Striped Blue Crow, Malay Lacewing, Black-Veined Tiger, Blue Glassy Tiger, Common Birdwing etc, enclosed by single glazed door, height 115.5 cm x width 68 cm x depth 49.5 cmQty: (1)Footnote: Provenance: Collection of William Scudamore Mitchell (1912-1987), advertising manager at Shell prior to the Second World War. During the war, Mitchell was sent to Singapore where he was interned by the Japanese, as a prisoner-of-war on the Burma Railway. His account of the experience was published in 1996: The Setting Sun, An Account of Life in Captivity under the Japanese. William Mitchell's typescript note in the first drawer: "I caught these butterflies in various camps in Western Siam between 1942 and 1945, when I was a prisoner of war with the Japanese. I brought them back in folds of paper, preserved with some napthalene balls, which I bought in Nan Pong. I took them to Watkins and Doncaster to be relaxed and set in 1946".
PENTAX; an ME Super camera outfit comprising a Pentax ME Super fitted with a Vivitar Series 1 24-48mm 1:3.8 Autozoom lens, an SMC Pentax-M 1:1.7 50mm, an SMC Pentax-M 1:3.5 135mm lens, contained within a camera case. CONDITION REPORT The camera body is in reasonable cosmetic condition, with severe paint loss to the film door, light surface scratches throughout. The foam seals have degraded. The Vivitar lens has some moderate internal haze. The two Pentax lenses appear dusty and relatively clear.
ZENIT; a camera outfit comprised of a Zenit EM film camera fitted with a Helios 44mm 2/58 lens, a Helios Autozoom 70-150mm 1:3.8 lens and a Slick 450G tripod (3). CONDITION REPORT The camera body is in ok cosmetic condition, with light surface scratches throughout. Some brassing to the bottom plate and to the top plate. The foam seals have degraded slightly. A screw is missing from the film chamber door. The fitted Helios lens appears dusty but clear. The additional cased Helios zoom lens is in good overall cosmetic condition, however has some light internal haze. The tripod shows signs of dirt and grime.
An early/mid-20th century scratch-built dolls' house in the form of a cottage, with hand painted windows, climbing roses and front door, opening to reveal two floors, and a small quantity of dolls' furniture to include wardrobes, dressing tables, hand painted wall-hanging pictures, small clocks, miniature animals, etc, 45 x 31 x 21cm.
A contemporary oak coffee table with pair of frieze drawers and turned block supports united by an undertier, a further reproduction yew wood line inlaid crossbanded coffee table raised on cross stretchered supports, a small glass topped bamboo-framed occasional table and a pair of contemporary mahogany bedside tables with single drawer above panelled door (5).
Three mid-century teak cabinets, comprising a floorstanding two-door cabinet, with adjustable internal divide to plinth base, 51 x 84 x 53cm, a similar two-door wall-mounted example with shallow internal shelf, 41 x 91.5 x 41cm and a matching wall-mounted set of three drawers, 41 x 91.5 x 41cm (af) (3). CONDITION REPORT The floorstanding unit is overall ok condition, showing signs of wear including minor scuffs, scrapes, fading, etc commensurate with use. The three-drawer chest has staining around the centre of the top drawer, probably just from use and the bottom drawer front is slightly warped. Further minor scuffs, scrapes, staining, fading, etc throughout. The two-door wall-mounted unit has a water mark to the top, some notable scratches to the left hand side of the left hand doors. Further light scratches to the same panel, with fading/staining to the left hand side.
A modern fruitwood (possibly cherry) cocktail cabinet in the Art Deco style, the dome top with angular handles to the doors, which reveal a circle and semicircle mirrored back, two glass shelves and mirrored bottom, flanked by two marble outswept counter sides, marble centred trim to the two-door cabinet base, 182 x 120 x 35cm. CONDITION REPORT Please note that this item should not be moved by lifting the outswept marble countertop, as this will result in damage to the countertop.
GILLOW & CO; a 19th century satinwood wardrobe with single mirrored door, reeded decoration and single base drawer, bearing applied brass-effect plaque to the inside of the door inscribed 'Gillow & Co, Lancaster & 176 Oxford Street London' and further stamped to the top flat of the base drawer, 204 x 107 x 56cm, together with an associated mirror back dressing chest with swivel mirror above two short and two drawers, to bracket feet (2). CONDITION REPORT The wardrobe is in overall solid, but well-used condition showing signs of wear throughout, including scuffs, scrapes, stains, fading, etc. Some splits visible in areas. The dressing table is in a somewhat distressed condition, showing major areas of sun damage. The bottom right drawer handle is missing and there are further scuffs, scrapes, splits, stains, etc throughout.
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