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A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMPIECEUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1820The four knopped pillar single fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch cream painted circular convex Roman numeral dial with steel moon hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, with conforming turned dial surround secured via pegs to the rear box case with door to right hand side and the lower section visible beneath the dial fronted with a brass fillet edged shaped glazed aperture for the pendulum, flanked by fan-carved ears over curved base incorporating pendulum access flap to underside.50cm (19.75ins) high, 37cm (14.5cm) wide, 16.5cm (6.5cm) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Thew dial retains old/original surface with some light scratching, wear and rubbing most noticeably to the minute track; the numerals may have seen some re-touching. The case has been cosmetically restored hence is very presentable with visible faults essentially limited to minor shrinkage, wear and small veneer patch repairs to the edge of the glazed pendulum aperture and the curved base.Timepiece is complete with a case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL DUTCH GILT BRASS SPRING-DRIVEN HOODED WALL CLOCKT. THOMSEN, AMSTERDAM, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18th CENTURYThe rectangular four baluster pillar twin going barrel outside countwheel bell striking movement with five-wheel trains and anchor escapement for regulation by a disc-bob pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with scroll engraved half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the arcaded minute track, the lower margin signed T'S THOMSEN, AMSTERDAM, within further generous outer ring engraved with compass rose cardinal points annotated in Dutch N, NO, O, ZO, Z, ZW, W and NW and divided into thirty-two increments, with scroll pierced steel hour and minute hands and pictorial panel-centred scroll pierced cast gilt brass spandrels to angles, the shallow arch with pierced oval silvered monogram panel RWR flanked by conforming rococo scroll mounts, the movement and dial supported via four substantial horizontal posts secured to the backplate via latches onto a brass break-arch panel forming the rear of the case, with lift-off break-arch hood incorporating shallow cavetto cornice and slender rounded angles to the hinged glazed front panel, the right hand side with small pendulum access door, the inverted ogee-shaped base forming a mounded-edge rectangular table for the hood over shaped panels within slender corner mouldings and terminating with a concave-sided pendant, (pendulum lacking).59cm (23.25ins) high excluding hanging eye, 33cm (13ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep. Thomas Thomsen is recorded in Morpurgo, Enrico Nederlands Klokken - en Horlogemakers Vanaf 1300 as a prominent clockmaker working in Amsterdam circa 1760. He was probably the father of T. Thomson who later lived and worked from 177 Achterburgwal, Amsterdam. A fine walnut quarter-striking astronomical longcase clock by Thomas Thomsen was sold at Christies, London sale of MAGNIFICENT CLOCKS 15th September 2004 (lot 36) for £94,850. The provision of compass rose cardinal points within the outer margin of the chapter ring of the present clock is an unusual and enigmatic feature. The purpose of this is unknown but would suggest that the timepiece was possibly originally conceived to provide an indication of wind direction through to mechanical connection to an external weathervane driving a third hand. Although there is no obvious direct evidence of such a mechanism being incorporated there are a few small spare holes to the both the movement and case which may support this theory. Condition Report: Please see additional imagesCondition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED FIGURED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATELLICOTT, LONDON, THE MOVEMENT AND DIAL CIRCA 1765, THE CASE CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin fusee movement with thick plates, leaf-sprung trip-hour repeat and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with naturalistic scrolling foliage around a central reserve signed Ellicott, London surmounted by a break-arch strap supported basket of fruit beneath shaped backcock apron decorated with conforming stylised floral motifs, the 7.5 inch square single sheet silvered brass dial engraved with Roman numeral chapter ring and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with fine scroll pierced blued steel hands and signed Ellicott, London to the extremities of the lower margin, the upper left hand-hand upper corner with Strike/Silent selection switch, in a case with bras ball finial to the concave-sided pyramidal superstructure applied to the break-arch top with complex cornice mouldings, the opening front with scroll-pierced brass crescent-shaped fret over 6.5 inch circular convex glazed dial aperture fitted with a generous cast brass bezel, the lower corners with matching quadrant frets and with canted fluted angles, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over arched apertures with geometric pierced brass fret inserts, the rear with full-width arch-glazed door incorporating fluted canted angles matching the front, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base.52cm (20.5ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep. John Ellicott F.R.S. is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1706 to John Ellicott senior, a Cornish clockmaker who had gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1696 and died 1733. John junior worked from Swithin's Alley, Royal Exchange, London and was elected member of the Royal Society in 1738. He published works on horology in 1739 and 1753 and is particularly noted for the development of the cylinder escapement and a form of compensated pendulum; he also maintained a private observatory at his home in Hackney. John Ellicott was later appointed as Clockmaker to George III, and took his son, Edward into partnership in 1760 which lasted until his death in 1772.  The movement and dial of the present lot are a 'textbook' example of a type produced by the Ellicott workshop from around 1755, wherein the single-sheet silvered brass dial was set behind a front door incorporating a glazed dial aperture. There are at least a dozen clocks by Ellicott known with near identical movements and dials housed in cases following an earlier style with bell-top superstructure surmounted with a brass carrying handle akin to standard table clocks of the period (see Bruton, Eric The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks for one such example). The signature being just for 'Ellicott, London' would indicate that the movement and dial were made after John Ellicott (F.R.S.) took his son, Edward, into partnership circa 1758. This partnership lasted until John Ellicott's death in 1772. In addition to this, the style of the engraving to the backplate conforms to the earlier type of 'vine engraving' as discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS with two closely related backplates for clocks by David Hulbert and Robert Higgs illustrated on page 352 (Figure 19.5). This type of engraving was phased-out by around 1770 to be replaced by a lighter style of neo-classical influenced scroll design (see ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, page 362, Figure 20.6, for a backplate signed by Ellicott with this slightly later style of engraving). From this evidence the movement and dial can therefore be fairly accurately dated to the 1760's.Conversely the case exhibits elements in its design more indicative of those produced in around 1800. Most notably the detail of a concave sided 'pyramid' superstructure applied onto a break-arch top - a feature which was first introduced in around 1785 (alongside the introduction of 'balloon-shaped cases). This detail was first mostly used in cases with traditional dial formats (e.g. break-arch or full-arch), by makers such as James McCabe senior and Eardley Norton. The crescent-shaped fret over the dial was then subsequently introduced around the turn of the century primarily for use in cases with circular dial apertures. A good example of a case sharing all these features, albeit housing a rare oval dial for clock by Thomas Bannister, London, is illustrated in Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm English Domestic Clocks on page 309 (Figure 348). This example is notable in that it is dated 1801. When all the above is considered it is very unlikely that the movement and dial were made after 1772 and the case is no earlier than 1795. Notwithstanding this the clock is not a 'marriage' as such - as the case was clearly made for the movement and dial but at a slightly later date. This is most likely due to the original owner wanting to update the look of his clock to follow change in fashion.  

A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEJOHN EDGECUMBE, BRISTOL, CIRCA 1820The four pillar single fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Jno's Edgecumbe, Bristol to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, with conforming turned wood dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside.36cm (14ins) diameter, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. John Edgecumbe is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as possibly born in 1784, becoming a 'Burgess of Bristol' on 8th October 1812, and working from 15 Old Market, Bristol, until 1834. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition however would probably benefit from a gentle service; it also appears all original. The fusee back pivot has a noticeable tall bush insert which some mat consider a little unsightly. The dial retains original surface but with noticeable peppered flaking and some bubbling. The signature and numerals have been strengthened probably just to heighten the original. The bezel and wooden surround are in fine condition retaining original hinge and lock. The box case is in very good original with the noticeable fault being a small chip to the rear left-hand corner of the backboard.Clock has pendulum, winder, and bezel lock key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN INTERESTING PROVINCIAL PARQUETRY DECORATED WALNUT SMALL THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKMAJOR SCHOFIELD, ROCHDALE, CIRCA 1750, THE CASE PROBABLY EARLIERThe four pillar two-handed countwheel bell striking movement with Huygens endless rope winding and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10.25 inch square brass dial with calendar aperture and dummy winding holes to the rococo scroll and floral spray engraved centre signed Major, Schofield, ROCH,DALE to centre, within applied Roman numeral with foliate scroll half hour markers and large Arabic five minutes beyond the arcaded minute ring incorporating text Tempus Fugit to upper margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and applied figural cast 'four seasons' spandrels to angles, in a case with generous ogee cornice and plain frieze over hinged glazed dial surround applied with Solomonic twist three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with small rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with slender rectangular door centred with a 'bullseye' lenticle set a moulded surround between two parquetry star motifs within line-edged crossbanded surround and half-round cross grain mouldings, the plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding over conforming parquetry star-centred decoration to front and moulded skirt.202cm (79.5ins) high, 49.5cm (19.5ins) wide, 27cm (10.27ins) deep. Major Schofield senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as born in 1707 and working in Manchester, Salford and Rochdale until his death in 1783, He was succeeded by his son of the same name. The case of the current lot is notable in that the form and design echoes that of London work of around 1680, in particular details such as Solomonic twist columns and rear bargeboards rising up into the cornice to the hood, convex throat mouldings and large parquetry motifs around a lenticle to the trunk (see Robinson, Tom THE LONGCASE CLOCK page 92). This would suggest that either the case is either a late 17th century 'provincial' model following slightly earlier London practice or, if was made at the same time as the movement and dial, was executed in an 'archaic' style. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in reasonably clean working order. The mechanism appears very original with no obvious replacements. The pinions show wear and all wheel above the greatwheels have been moved along the arbor slightly to ensure engagement with a unworn part of the next pinion in the train. This is a traditional sensitive repair to enable the clock be to used without having to replace pinions. The bell and stand appear to be replacements and there is some noticeable hammering around the lower lower right movement pillar to the backplate. The dial is in relatively clean condition and is complete with calendar mechanism. The right hand false winding square has been bent a little to endure correct alignment with its hole and one of the cartwheel spokes has an old rivet repair. The hour hand is a replacement and the spandrel securing screws have been renewed other wise faults are limited to light uneven oxidation.The case is constructed with elm carcass except for the trunk door which is pine. The backboard has a cut just above the top of the throat moulding and a separate section (in elm) also fitted via a lap joint to the inside surface continuing up to dress the rear of the hood. Although this appears to be a later repair the colour of the timber (where visible) as well as the way in which the top of the principal part of the backboard is dressed would indicate that it was done a very long time ago. The seatboard appears equally ancient/original to the movement and is secured to uprights (also in elm) which are applied to the inside of the side of the trunk which terminate at throat level. This detail is very similar in its execution as to the panel applied to the backboard suggesting that they were done at the same time. The back panel and seatboard have an old wash of black paint. The hood is in fine original condition with faults essentially limited to shrinkage cracking and small losses to the sides around the glazed apertures following the lines of the joints within the carcass beneath. The inside rear edges of the hood also have a black wash, the rear edges (behind the bargeboards) have been rubbed back suggesting that the may have been fitted with tongues for rising in grooves cut into the upper part of the original backboard.The trunk is generally in fine condition although the backboard has historic worm damage, losses and splitting towards the lower edge requiring a bracing panel to be fitted over the back pf the plinth. Otherwise the structure of the plinth appears all original and in sound condition with the exception of the skirting which is a fairly recent replacement. There is no evidence to suggest the clock was ever fitted with bun feet. The veneers and mouldings are generally in fine original condition. The left hand side of the trunk has an oval patch insert which was required to fill a scoop cut into the inside surface of the carcass to allow for the pendulum swing. The right-hand side has a similar scoop which is not deep enough to affect the veneers on the exterior. The centre of these scoops is each approximately 7cm below the centre of the lenticle. Otherwise faults are limited to historic small losses to the veneers, relatively light age-related shrinkage and other blemishes. The trunk door retains its original lock and hinges.Clock has a lead weight, pendulum (rod snapped at the junction with the rod block) and a case key.Useful dimensions;Hood - depth between inside edge of frame around dial and the backboard - 15.5cmHood - height between bottom edge of front glass and the upper edge of the seatboard - 6cmHood - dimensions of front glass - 25cm wide, 26cm highHood - height of lower edge of the side glasses from the upper surface of the chin - 13cmHood and Trunk - distance between lower edge of the hood front glass to the centre of the lenticle - 74cm Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS OVAL CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and the backplate stamped with serial number 1669 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands, the oval bevel-glazed case with scroll-shaped hinged carrying handle to the stepped ogee moulded top over cavetto moulded cornice and D-section decorated uprights, the rear with pin-hinged gazed door, on ogee moulded skirt base; with original tooled Morocco leather covered travelling case.The clock 13.5cm (5.25ins) high with handle down, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75iins) deep. Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Movement is relatively clean and is fully operational. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case is generally in very good condition; the left-hand side glass has some very slight internal edge chipping to the rear corner and a small chip to front upper corner - both only visible on close examination; glasses otherwise appear free from visible condition. The travelling case is in sound condition but with overall edge wear and blemishes to the surfaces. The optional slide-in front panel is lacking and the right hand upright bordering the dial is a little distorted with re-colouring to the leather at this point; strap handle is present and intact but with overall wear. Lining has some edge wear and light fading otherwise is generally in sound condition.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA GEORGE I/II GILT BRASS MOUNTED EBONY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON SIX BELLSLODINGTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1730The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with pull-quarter repeat on a graduated nest of six bells and later anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with Ho-Ho bird inhabited symmetrical foliate scrolls around a central twin-headed eagle, grotesque masks and a basket of fruit, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial applied with oval silvered brass signature plate engraved Lodington, London beneath later shaped plate inscribed TEMPUS FUGIT to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath subsidiary calendar dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the inverted bell top case with generous hinged brass carrying handle and gilt brass fillet detail to the superstructure over double cavetto top mouldings and opening front inset with brass fillet mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and to the scroll pierced upper quadrant frets, the sides with brass fillet-edged break-arch windows and the rear with rectangular door set within the frame of the case also with brass fillet mouldings to the glazed break-arch aperture and conforming upper quadrant panels, on cavetto moulded skirt base with moulded squab feet.42cm (16.5ins) high with handle down, 26.5cm (10.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Isaac Loddington is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1720-34.  The engraving to the backplate of the present timepiece can be compared to decoration discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass pages 262-71. This style of engraving has roots in French Huguenot immigrant work and of particular note is the inclusion of a 'Green Man' grotesque mask and a double-headed eagle, which may suggest that the clock may have been intended for a client based in central/eastern Europe. The design of the repeat work can be broadly compared to on a table clock by Richard Street described in Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Pull-Repeat Striking 1675-1725 pages 417-19. The main differences between the two are that the present clock utilises an internal hour rack planted on the inside of the backplate (rather than on the frontplate) and employs a standard design of quarter rack hook (rather than the unique design incorporating blocking piece to check the strike train whilst the quarters are running). Condition Report: The movement is in full working condition however is a little dusty with light oxidation to the brass hence a gentle clean/service is advised. As catalogued the escapement has been converted from verge regulated by short bob pendulum to anchor regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, hence the third and escape wheels of the going train are replacements of differing design to the original. The backplate has filled holes from the verge potances and the upper edge has an enlarged slot to the allow for the repositioned pallet arbor; the backcock is also a replacement. The strike train and quarter repeat mechanism appear all-original and are in fine condition; the pulley for the repeat mechanism is probably a replacement. The dial now has a plate applied over the false bob aperture fixed via two small feet pinned at the rear. The dial is otherwise in fine original condition with fine quality spandrel castings; the surfaces are generally a little dirty/tarnished and the minute hand is a replacement. The movement is retained in the case bey two later steel securing brackets; the movement and dial were originally secured via a bolt through the base of the case threaded into the movement base pillar (bolt no longer present). The case is in fine condition with faults limited to a small chip to the lower left-hand corner of the left side glass, minor shrinkage a few light age-related bumps and scuffs. Clock has two case keys but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN RED CHINOISERIE JAPANNED SMALL MANTEL/BRACKET CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR THE RETAILER CALLOWS OF MAYFAIR, LONDON, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day two train gong striking movement with Brocot escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with Samuel Marti, MEDAILLE D'OR, PARIS 1900 roundel to centre over numbers 6655, 3 9 to lower margin, the 4.25 inch circular slightly convex silvered Roman numeral dial indistinctly inscribed Callow, of, Mount St., Mayfair to centre and with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged engine-milled patinated brass convex bevel-glazed bezel, the case with hinged cast brass carrying handle to a cavetto moulded upstand over the domed caddy superstructure decorated in raised gilt, black and varying tones of silver with chinoiserie garden views over stepped double cavetto top mouldings picked-out with gilt fleck, the front with a pavilion, trellis and rocky outcrop bordering the dial and the sides with extensive garden landscapes complete with fish pools, the rear flush incorporating leafy trail decorated rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on complex stepped ogee moulded skirt base also picked out with gilt fleck over squab feet.23cm (9ins) high with handle down, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. 

A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL PANEL MINIATURE GORGE CASED CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEDROCOURT, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the backplate with stamped oval D.C. trademark to left-hand margin and numbered 11738 to lower left-hand corner beneath, the rectangular gilt brass and champleve enamelled dial with powder-blue ground polychrome scroll infill to centre within gilt Roman numeral chapter ring, with gilt hands over conforming symmetrical foliate scrolls to lower apron and further motifs to upper spandrel areas also into a conforming blue ground, the gilt brass gorge case of Mignonette No. 1 size with hinged faceted engraved carrying handle over bevelled oval glass to the floral spray and hatched ground spandrel panel engraved top panel, with geometric band and repeating leafy scroll decorated top mouldings and channelled uprights enclosing enamelled side panels also decorated with symmetrical polychrome floral designs onto a powder-blue ground, the rear with pin-hinged bevel-glazed door, on fine floral spray and horizontal hatch-line engraved ogee-shaped base with rounded angles; with a tooled deep green Morocco leather protective outer travelling case with purple-velvet lined interior.The timepiece 8cm (3.125ins) high excluding handle, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep; the outer case 9cm (3.5ins) high, 6.5cm (2.5ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) 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. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition however is a little dull/tarnished and prone to stopping hence is due for a clean and overhaul. The mechanism appears all-original including the escapement. The dial and mask are blemish free although the numerals exhibit some minimal wear. The case is essentially pristine with no visible faults to the enamel and glasses and no visible wear/degradation to the gilding. The travelling case is in fine original condition with the only notable defect being the strap handle being detached at one end; otherwise faults are limited to very minor wear to the surface in places.Timepiece does have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKTUPLING, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds heavy lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed Tupling, London above the pendulum holdfast clamp, the circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial also signed Tupling, LONDON to centre and with repeating loop pierced steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the break-arch case with hinged carrying handle over moulded cornice, the front with raised brass strung lozenge decoration within conforming line-edged panel flanked by further vertical stringing to the angles, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with raised brass string to the fascia over generous ball feet.45cm (17.75ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. A B. Tupling is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1820. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements although the pendulum holdfast screw appears to be of recent manufacture. The dial finish has been carefully refreshed hence presents well having a nice slightly mellowed colouring to the cream ground as well as some light surface wear in places. The case is generally in fine original condition. The right hand corner of the brass stringing beneath the dial has sprung but should be simple to re-fix into position. The skirt to the left hand side is still attached but the glue is dry and and joint feels weak so it may benefit from being prised-off and re-glued. The inset brass escutcheon panel around the bezel keyhole to the left hand side of the case has probably been enlarged to address veneer wear at some point. There is also a veneer crack beneath the edge of the bezel at VII Otherwise case is in fine original condition with faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and movement commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and a case key.Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA LATE VICTORIAN BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD BRACKET CLOCK ON PEDESTALSHARMAN D. NEILL, BELFAST, CIRCA 1893The substantial four pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with pivoted rise/fall beam regulation to suspension, chiming a choice of two tunes for the quarters either on a graduated nest of eight bells or four gongs and sounding the hour on a further larger coiled gong, the 8 inch arched gilt brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed SHARMAN D. NEILL, BELFAST to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and applied gilt scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with central FAST/SLOW subsidiary regulation dial flanked by further CHIME/SILENT and CHIME ON EIGHT BELLS/WESTMINSTER selection dials set within conforming mounts, the shallow break-arch top case with stepped surmount and stylised urn flanked by foliate scroll inlay to tympanum over silvered brass angled fillet inset dial aperture to the arch-glazed front door with line inlaid border and further foliate scroll infill to upper angles flanked by recesses to take columns at the angles, the sides with arched cherub mask and sunburst centred cast scroll-pierced sound frets, and the rear with rectangular brass grille inset door, the inverted breakfront base with fluted vertical band infill over cushion moulded skirt inlaid with a stylised foliate motif flanked by lines to front, on gilt brass lobed bun feet; the pedestal with complex double ogee edge mouldings to top over cavetto throat and rosette-centred fluted frieze, the trunk with raised demi-lune panel applied with engraved brass presentation plaque Presented to, Robert Garrett Campbell, AND, Alicia Anna Ferguson, ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR MARRIAGE, BY THE EMPLOYE'S OF, Mess'rs Henry Campbell & Co., Mossley, Belfast, DEC'R 1893, over further rectangular panel and fluted apron frieze, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings and conforming ogee capped skirt.The clock 68.5cm (27ins) high, 45cm (17.75ins) wide, 30cm (11.75ins) deep; the clock on pedestal 204cm (80.25ins) high overall. Provenance:Consigned by a direct descendant of Robert Garrett Campbell. Henry Campbell and Company were a firm of flax and tow spinners who bought Mossley Mill, Co. Antrim in 1859 (built in 1839). On his retirement Henry Campbell built a mansion, 'Lorne', at Craigavad, Co. Down. A benefactor during his life to the Belfast Royal Hospital and the Presbyterian Orphanage Society, he bequeathed approximately £200,000 for the founding of a hospital bearing his name, or a college (or both) in or near Belfast, which would provide a 'superior liberal protestant education'. Although a presbyterian, he chose trustees from differing protestant churches to administer his will, which led to the opening (3 September 1894) of Campbell College at Belmont, Belfast.  A clockmaker with the name Sharman D. Neill does not appear to be specifically recorded in the usual sources however he is recorded in the 1902 Directory of Belfast and Province of Ulster as a 'watch and clock manufacturer' working by appointment to 'His Majesty the King Res: Martello Terrace' from 12 Donegall place, Belfast. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean and essentially in working condition and there is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is a little dusty/sticky with lazy quarter-chiming and hour striking; adjustment will also be required with regards to the quarter hammers striking the bells cleanly - hence a gentle clean/check-over is required. Two (out of the four) quarter gong hammers are also currently detached from the pivot block - there is no damage evident so will be just a case of re-attaching with a new pivot pin. The dial is in good relatively clean original condition with faults essentially limited to patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the chapter ring. The clock case is generally in good original condition. The curvature to the top has a front-to-back shrinkage crack (not disfiguring and probably easily addressed by a skilled restorer) otherwise the veneers etch appear free form damage or significant and age-related blemishes. The surface colour is uneven due to some sun-fading. The superstructure shows evidence of having finials (five) and the front angles may have originally had columns applied within the angles - these may have been removed to 'tone down' the appearance of the clock in order to satisfy the principals of Protestant owners. The plinth is in very similar condition to the clock. The top has some slight movement (not visible when clock is in place) and there is a slip of moulding detached from the frieze to the right-hand side. The skirting at the base has a couple of small veneer corner chips and rubbing/staining along the lower edge. Otherwise faults to the plinth are limited to minor shrinkage, a few bumps, scuffs etc. and some fading to the veneers. It is also probable that the front angles were also originally fitted with columns (flanking the panel).Clock has pendulum and a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY PRECISION LONGCASE CLOCKRCHARD WEBSTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1780The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with Harrison's maintaining power and deadbeat escapement regulated by heavy steel-rod seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed subsidiary seconds disc and applied shaped silvered plate signed Rich'd Webster, Exchange Alley, London to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, in a mahogany case with concave-sided 'pagoda' superstructure centred with a shaped scroll-pierced fret over break-arch cavetto cornice and fluted free-standing columns flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with fine break-arch flame-figured veneered door applied with complex edge mouldings, the plinth base with concave top moulding over raised rectangular panel to fascia and moulded skirt incorporating shaped apron to lower margin.231cm (91ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Richard Webster is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as becoming a Liveryman of the Clockmakers' Company in 1787 and working until 1808. Other sources note him as being the son of the eminent clockmaker, William Webster Junior, who gained his Freedom in 1779. The Webster dynasty of clockmakers was established William Webster senior who is recorded by Baillie as apprenticed to Thomas Tompion and gaining his Freedom from The Clockmakers' Company in 1710; he initially worked as journeyman to Tompion later setting up business in Exchange Alley, London in 1711. Four days after Tompion's death on 20 November 1713 Webster placed a newspaper advertisement stating that he had worked for Tompion and was now working on his own at the Dial and Three Crowns in Exchange Alley. William Webster was elected to the position of Junior Warden in the Clockmakers Company in 1734 but died during his year in office on 13 August 1735. William Webster junior was apprenticed to his father in 1727 gaining his Freedom in 1734, he was appointed Master of the Clockmakers' Company in 1755. Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original and of good quality. The dial is in good clean condition; the seconds hand and selection pointer to the arch are replacements and the plate has a slight bow (left to right) behind the upper part of the chapter ring. The movement has a replacement seatboard however there is no packing to the cheeks beneath. The replacement seatboard means that we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition with nice 'old surface'/patination. The hood pediment fret is a replacement and the hood columns have had the reeded detail filed back for around 4cm beneath the capitals and for around 1cm above the bases - this indicates that more elaborate caps and bases were fitted at some point. The rear quarter columns have remnants of gesso capitals similar in proportion to the brass ones fitted to the front columns. Faults to the hood are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkages and age-related blemishes, The trunk door has a slight warp causing the front lower eft corner to project outwards by around 1cm - the appearance of this could probably be mitigated by packing/adjusting the hinges. The lock is a replacement. The plinth has been reduced in height by around 4cm (a long time ago and to a high standard). Otherwise blemishes are limited to minor bumps, scuffs etc which generally adds to the pleasing colour/patination.Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL PANEL MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE BACKPLATE STAMPED WITH INITIALS J.D., PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the backplate with central hand setting arrow above stamped oval J.*D. trademark to left-hand margin and numbered 783 to corner beneath, the circular dial with enamelled rosette decorated centre within blue-on-gilt Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel spade hands set behind circular glass applied flush to the case front panel, the gilt brass cannellee variant case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with reeded hinged carrying handle over large bevelled top glass, complex cornice mouldings and channelled canted uprights, the front with rectangular cloisonne enamel dial-mask panel polychrome decorated with pair of exotic birds within stylised butterfly inhabited flowering foliage onto a cream ground, the sides inset with conforming mirror-matching opposing panels decorated with birds in flight beneath stylised scrollwork, and the rear with pin-hinged bevel-glazed door, on ogee-outline skirt base with canted angles.8cm (3.125ins) high excluding handle, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. The makers mark stamped to the backplate of the current lot does not appear to be specifically recorded in the usual sources, however it may be for J. Dejardin who is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development (page 436) as being described by Saunier in 1880 as 'one of our youngest but one of our cleverest of our good manufacturers of clocks...'. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition however is a little dull/tarnished and prone to stopping hence is due for a clean and overhaul. The mechanism appears all-original including the escapement. The dial and mask are blemish free. The case is essentially pristine with no visible faults to the enamel and glasses and no visible wear/degradation to the gilding.Timepiece does have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA FRENCH LOUIS XV BOULLE BRACKET CLOCKJEAN GODDE, PARIS, CIRCA 1745The rectangular four knopped pillar twin going barrel outside countwheel bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the backplate signed Jean Godde A Paris to lower margin, the 8.5 inch circular twenty-five piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre inscribed JEAN GODDE, A PARIS within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and conforming Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands, the engraved cut brass and multi-coloured shell contra-parti marquetry veneered shouldered waisted case with surmount cast as a Classical goddess with star headdress amongst billowing clouds, applied to a ogee-sided superstructure decorated with foliate strapwork scrolls into a cut brass ground foliate flanked by leaf cast mounts to the angles, the front with rococo scroll cast crest over arched alternating mother-of-pearl and stained shell rosette decorated trellis marquetry panel and gilt brass-framed moulded waisted arch-glazed door decorated with a putti seated within rococo scrollwork to lower margin, enclosing marquetry veneered decoration to the inside surface of the rear door over a tiled floor, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border and applied with generous scroll-cast gilt mounts to angles, the sides with tall recessed arch windows between marquetry panel veneered upper and lower margins and the rear ebonised and with single panel door, on generous scroll cast feet with integral apron between.76cm (30ins) high, 36cm (14ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Jean Godde is recorded in Tardy DICTIONAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as becoming a Master in 1691. Tardy notes that he was working from Rue Vielle Draperie in 1695, Rue de Bucy in 1698, Place Dauphine in 1699, A la Bourse in 1700 and finally Rue Guenegaud in 1743. He is thought to have died in 1749.  Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all-original and is essentially in working order however it is in dirty/neglected condition hence will need a clean and service. The dial is in good original condition, the I numeral cartouche is a little lighter than the others hence has probably been restored, all others appear free from significant defects; hands appear original. The case is in sound condition but has losses and lifting to the sides with the right-hand being worse than the left having the brass missing to the section beneath the side glass. The front however is in very good condition. The mounts are in good condition although there is some variance in the gilding and patchy discolouration. The interior has one area of slight lifting to the brass to the rear door and some pinning to the brass tiles to the floor.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA BIEDERMEIER VIENNA MAHOGANY 'DACHLUHR' WALL TIMEPIECE OF ONE MONTH DURATION,UNSIGNED, VIENNA, CIRCA 1840 The four pillar single-weight driven movement with five-wheel train and deadbeat escapement incorporating fine-beat adjustment to crutch regulated by long 'gridiron' rod pendulum with large diameter brass-faced lenticular bob, the 7.5 inch circular frosted glass Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands within fine engine-milled brass bezel, the movement and dial fitted to the case via seatboard sliding into a pair of brackets applied to the ivory-line bordered flame veneered backboard, the exterior with triangular pediment incorporating giltwood egg-and-dart insert to tympanum over ivory line-edged canted cornice and full-height rectangular glazed front door applied with giltwood Ionic capitals and bases to the slender ivory edged uprights, the sides with narrow glazed apertures, the base with canted chin moulding over inverted ivory-line panel inlaid and edged cavetto-shaped base terminating with a conforming demi-lune pendant. 127cm (50ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.Please note Dreweatts have an ivory exemption license for this lot 2U2SH62R Condition Report: The movement is in fine original working condition with no visible evidence of any alteration or noticeable replacements. Although essentially in working order the mechanism is a little oxidised and over lubricated hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in very good condition - the numerals and minute track are very well drawn but may have been re-done at some point. The tone fades a little and there is a slight smudge to the IIII numeral. The frosted glass panel has a small very feint shadow at the apex above XII suggesting the rear of the plate has a shallow edge chip to the rear at this point. The seatboard appears original and the brackets applied tom the backboard appear undisturbed. The case is generally in very good condition with notable faults limited to noticeable filling following historic veneer shrinkage cracks to the inside surface of the backboard and to the lower surface beneath the pendulum bob. The gilding has some retouching where it has flaked in the past and the ivory stringing has some replacements that appear to be made from a substitute material, however there are no apparent losses. Other faults are very much limited to minor shrinkage a few light age-related blemishes.Timepiece is complete with pendulum in fine good condition (with no apparent dents to the surface of the bob), weight (also dent free) and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA FRENCH REGENCE STYLE SMALL BOULLE MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1880The circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 13042 to left hand margin over 4 4 to lower edge, the circular gilt brass twelve-piece Roman cartouche numeral dial with rosette cast centre within applied blue-on-white enamel numerals within outer minute track, with steel trefoil pierced hands set behind hinged repeating husk cast brass convex-glazed bezel, the premier parti cut and engraved brass and red shell marquetry veneered case with surmount cast as a tazza loaded with fruit over concave-sided upstand applied with symmetrical foliate panel decorated veneers, the front with grotesque mask centred foliate cast arched crest over symmetrical scroll marquetry decorated panel within a bead cast border and conforming veneered border to front flanked by pendant husk cast mounts to shoulders, the sides with projecting arch sections over flat panels each also veneered with scroll-pierced brass within a mottled red-shell veneered ground, the rear ebonised and with full-height blind panel door, the base with leaf cast mount to the front apron and swollen sections to sides, on scroll cast paw feet.31cm (12.25ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. 

Y&nbspA GEORGE IV MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERW. HARRIS AND COMPANY, LONDON AND HAMBURG, CIRCA 1815With swan neck pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature W'm Harris & Co., 50 Holb'n London, & at, Hamburg to upper margin of the right-hand side of the tube, opposing mercury Fahren't and Reau'r scale thermometer to the left, set behind hinged brass framed glazed door over caddy moulded ebony line edged flame-figured trunk with Vernier setting square to throat, the rounded base applied with moulded domed cistern cover over level adjustment key to underside.97cm (38.25ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. The firm of William Harris and Company is recorded on the Science Museum Group website as trading from Bey dem Rathhause no.26, Hamburg, Germany in 1820; 50 Holborn, London 1816-39; 35 Crown St., Liverpool 1816-39, and 50 High Holborn, London 1816-35. The business was renamed William Harris and Son in 1840. Condition Report: Instrument is in fine working condition with no airlocks to the tube and only slight mellowing/oxidation to the silvering. The case is undamaged and free from visible restoration or replacements.Basically a nice example essentially in 'take home' condition. There is no key present for the bezel lock (can be opened and closed without).Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEATATTRIBUTED TO THE COUAILLET FAMILY, SAINT-NICHOLAS-D' ALIERMONT, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with a direction of wind arrow only, The rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands, the gilt brass bevel-glazed pillars variant case with tied leafy bud-centred scroll handle over rectangular glass and push button for the repeat to the leading edge of the top, with complex moulded cornice over acanthus collar decorated three quarter column uprights to angles, the rear with pin-hinged glazed door over ogee-shaped skirt base; with original tooled Morocco leather protective outer travelling case.The clock 16.5cm (6.5ins) high with handle down, 10.5cm (4.125ins) wide, 9.2cm (2.625ins) deep. The hand-setting arrow stamp to the movement backplate of the current lot conforms to that used by the Couaillet family as illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development on page 435. Couaillet Freres are discussed by Leigh Extence in his article The Carriage Clock Makers of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont published in National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors Bulletin, 2020; where they are described as being one of the most prolific of the carriage clock makers of carriage clocks operating from the horological town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont (near Dieppe) during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1885 Armand Couaillet was employed by the prominent maker Albert Villon, but in 1892 he and his brothers Denis and Ernest set up their own workshops in the centre of the town as Couaillet freres. They increased the size of the concern when buying the house and workshops of Delépine-Barrois across the road in 1912. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is free from any visible damage. The case is also in fine condition with no notable faults and only slight very mellowing to the finish. The glasses are free of any visible faults. The leather travelling case is in good condition; the carrying strap is missing and the repeat-button has been filled, otherwise faults limited to relatively minor age-related bumps, scuffs and wear.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH SUBSIDIARY SECONDS AND CALENDAR DIALS ROBERT BEST, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by half seconds pendulum, the 14 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds over calendar dial and signed Robert, Best, LONDON to centre, with fine pierced blued steel hands and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, set behind a heavy hinged glazed cavetto moulded cast brass bezel, applied to a stepped ogee moulded surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right-hand side and with pendulum access flap to the curved underside.46cm (18ins) diameter, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Late William Keith Neal, Antique firearms collector, formerly of Bishopstrow House, Warminster, Wiltshire. Robert Best is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1783. He was declared bankrupt in 1796 however continued to work until circa 1828 when he was recorded as being in Knightrider Street. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in reasonably clean working condition however the pendulum is missing its suspension spring hence will require a replacement fitting before the timepiece can be put to use. There are fairly heavy oil deposits around the spring barrel pivots hence mechanism would benefit from a gentle clean. The escape wheel and pallets are most likely later 19th century replacements otherwise the movement appears all-original. The calendar dial utilises three intermediate wheels to allow clearance of the winding square; the last of these wheels is fitted with a pin to advance the calendar ratchet wheel. The dial has light overall patchy oxidation/discolouration otherwise is in very good original with original hands.The brass bezel is in good original condition although the glass has been reset with plaster of Paris. The wooden surround is cracked near the hinge and has a repaired crack at VII. The right-hand edge of the brass bezel was probably originally fitted with a lock nut is now fitted with a tab cut to take a pivoted latch behind the wooden surround (latch now lacking). A rectangular depression cut into wooden surround to allow clearance for the earlier lock. The rear right hand securing baton is a little loose and there is a slip of adjacent timber missing (to dress the rear of the dial). The box case has an inset section/repair in front of the side door and an old curved brass reinforcement strap applied to the lower leading edge to repair breaks in the section in front of the pendulum access flap; the flap itself has some edge chips/losses. The back panel is in good condition. Timepiece has a pendulum (lacking suspension spring) but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECETHE DIAL SIGNED FOR DWERRIHOUSE AND COMPANY, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with arched plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Dwerrihouse & Co., LONDON to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, with conforming narrow turned wood dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial finish refreshed).34.5cm (13.5ins) diameter, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. John Dwerrihouse was a noted maker who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1781 and working from Charles Street, London until 1805. The business was continued by his successors forming the partnerships 'Dwerrihouse and Carter' (1802-23); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Son' (1805-15); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Company' (1825); 'Dwerrihouse and Ogston' (1836) and 'Dwerrihouse Ogston and Bell' (circa 1840).Please note that the condition report for this lot was amended on 21/02/2024. Bidders may need to make themselves aware of these updates. Condition Report: Please note amendments to the below report were added on 21/02/2024; these additional comments are in block capitals. Movement is complete and appears all-original. Although it is in running condition a precautionary clean/service is advised THE SPRING BARREL WALL IS PROBABLY A REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE ORIGINAL POSIBLY CRACKING DUE TO STRESS. Movement is of eight-day duration. The dial finish has been restored hence we can offer no assurances that the name on the dial is actually the original maker however we are of the view that it most likely replicates the original text. The hands are nicely made and are probably original but re-blued. The bezel is in sound original condition although the attachment to the hinge is a little loose due to the solder failing bur remains attached with two pins. REGRETTABLY THE FRONT GLASS NOW IS CRACKED DUE TO PRESSING AGAINST ONE OF THE SCREWS THAT SECURE THE DIAL PANEL TO THE WOODEN SURROUND BECOMING LOOSE. The wooden surround is in good condition with no cracks or losses; the bezel lock is present but is not currently latching the bezel tab due to misalignment of the tab (bezel stays shut by friction). The box case is in sound original condition however the veneer to the curved underside has splits and losses. The flap is lacking cockbeading to the edges and the lock has been replaced by a brass turn-latch. The right-hand side door is lacking the veneer overlap to the upper edge and has a couple of small veneer chips to the upper left hand corner faults to the sides, top and rear are otherwise limited to a few age-related bumps and scuffs and light shrinkage.Timepiece has a pendulum and a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE I EBONISED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK OF SMALLER PROPORTIONS WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON SIX BELLSPETER BACOT, LONDON, CIRCA 1720The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with pull-quarter repeat on a graduated nest of six bells and verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate engraved with symmetrical foliate scrolls around a central reserve enclosing a winged cherub mask, the 6 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar and false-bob apertures to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath subsidiary rosette-centre engraved regulation dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the inverted bell top case with scroll cast gilt brass hinged brass carrying handle to the superstructure over double cavetto top mouldings and opening front inset with glazed dial aperture and to the scroll pierced upper quadrant frets, the sides shaped scroll-pierced sound frets over break-arch windows, and the rear with rectangular door set within the frame of the case with conforming upper quadrant panels, on cavetto moulded skirt base with moulded squab feet; now with a later ebonised wall bracket of moulded profile mirroring the case superstructure. The clock 38.5cm (15.25ins) high with handle down, 23cm (9ins approx.) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 50cm (19.75ins) high with handle down.  Peter Bacot is recorded in Looms, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in London around 1700; a Pierre Bacot and his with Susanne had a child (also called Pierre) baptised at the French Huguenot church in Westminster. Bacot worked in the Parish of St. Giles in the Fields, Westminster and took-in several apprentices (mostly also of French Huguenot heritage) up until 1757. The engraving to the backplate of the present timepiece can be compared to decoration discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass pages 262-71; with perhaps the strongest similarities being with a backplate for a clock signed by Robert Player illustrated on page 264 (Figure 15.4); this style of engraving has roots in French Huguenot immigrant work. The design of the repeat work can also be broadly compared to mechanisms employed in table clocks by John Wady and Richard Peckover described in Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Pull-Repeat Striking 1675-1725 pages 440-41 and 455-56 respectively. Condition Report: The movement is in sound, relatively clean condition and will run, strike and repeat however a gentle clean/service is advised to ensure ongoing reliable operation. The quarter-repeat is currently out-of-sync with the quarters hence requires adjustment (hour strike train operates correctly). The movement is in its original form however it is most likely that the present verge escapement is a very well executed restoration as filled pivot holes in both the frontplate and towards the lower margin of the backcock (original) would suggest that the movement once had an anchor escapement fitted. The movement otherwise exhibits no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial presents in good clean condition with some slight spots of oxidation however the spandrel and arch mounts would appear to be replacements (of correct pattern); the minute hand is also probably a replacement. The case is in very good condition having received cosmetic restoration in the relatively recent past. Faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with light use; the left-hand side has some more noticeable slight shrinkage cracking and a historic crack to the front skirt moulding can be seen on closer examination. The left-hand side upper fret panel has a small veneer chip to the upper right-hand margin. The rear door glass has a crack to the apex of the arch. The interior of the case has had a coat of flat black paint applied. The blued steel movement securing brackets are replacements however there is no visible evidence to suggest that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The bracket is in good condition although the bottom moulding is a little loose and there is some shrinkage cracking towards the rear of the table.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH AN UNUSUAL INSCRIBED DIALR.T. WALLER, LONDON, DATED 1827The four pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by bob pendulum and geometric border engraved backplate applied with a pendulum holdfast hook, the 7 inch cream painted convex dial inscribed BY, R.T. WALLER, Aug: 16th 1827 to centre, within chapter ring with the hour numerals incorporating lettering to read TO JOHN GRAHAM, and blued steel spade hands, The break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the curved top applied with central raised pad bordered with brass fillet mouldings, over complex top mouldings and hinged front applied with cast convex-glazed cavetto moulded circular brass bezel over pair of brass fish scale lower quadrant frets flanked by moulded brass inset front angles, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.38cm (15ins) high with handle down, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. A Richard Waller is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Covent Garden, London, during the early 19th century. The inscription within the chapter ring annotations indicates that the present lot was most likely presented as a gift to a Mr. John Graham. Condition Report: Movement is in clean condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Unfortunately the fusee line is currently broken hence clock is not in running order. The spring appears sound and there is no visible damage to any of the teeth within trains, the train will run/tick when motive power is manually applied to the greatwheel. The lettering to the dial has been re-touched/strengthened but there is no evidence of ever having standard Roman numerals to the chapter ring. The cream ground appears old/original with some wear and some very slight touching-in evident. The minute hand has been repairs (re-attached) at the centre. The case is in very good original condition retaining its original locks and hinges with faults limited to losses to the projecting lip of veneer to the left-hand edge of the rear door, a slight shrinkage crack to the left-hand side beneath the sound fret and other minor bumps, scuffs etc commensurate with age. The rear door also has a very slight warp. The veneers are nicely figured and of good colour but would benefit from a good wax.Timepiece has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III EBONISED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATINDISTINCTLY SIGNED FOR WALEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate engraved with a stylised basket of flowers within symmetrical rococo scrollwork and fitted with a pendulum holdfast to centre, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial applied with a cream painted Roman numeral hour disc, with pierced blued steel hands and fine foliate scroll engraved applied spandrels panels to angles beneath arch with recessed shaped cream plate indistinctly inscribed WALEY, LONDON over a pair of subsidiary dials for regulation and STRIKE/SILENT selection within conforming foliate engraved infill, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle above double cavetto top mouldings and hinged front incorporating brass fillet mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and vertical beading to front angles, the sides with rectangular glazed windows backed with brass fish-scale frets and the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base.39.5cm (15.25ins) high with handle down, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Although heavily faded the signature within the arch of the dial can be made out for WALEY, LONDON. A John Waley is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1791. Condition Report: Movement is in fully working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is a little dirty/discoloured hence a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The painted arears to the dial retain old/original surface however the annotations and text (in black) are heavily rubbed/worn with those in the arch being almost entirely erased. The signature can just be made-out on very close examination under reflected light. The brass elements to the dial are in good original condition with old lacquer finish; the hands are undamaged. The case is in sound original unrestored condition. The top has a fairly heavy front-to-back shrinkage crack above 11 o'clock as well as some very slight additional light veneer shrinkage cracking to the top. The front door has two small veneer chips to overlap bordering the gilt fillet-bordered aperture to the left-hand side of the arch. The left-hand side has slight wear and cracking to the veneer overlap of the glazed aperture; the right hand side has slight cracking only. The rear is lacking the short length of top moulding that forms the right-hand shoulder beyond the arch. The doors retain their original locks and hinges. The base has a veneer crack to the left-hand skirt and the disc-turned feet are later additions. The surface/finish to the case is worn/rubbed/degraded otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, winder and a case key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA FINE WILLIAM AND MARY EBONY TABLE CLOCK WITH SILENT PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON TWO BELLSSAMUEL WATSON, COVENTRY OR LONDON, CIRCA 1690The seven finned pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and 'silent' pull-quarter repeat on a graduated pair of bells, the backplate with external horizontal hour hammer spring towards the upper margin and engraved with symmetrical scrolling foliage incorporating tulip blooms around a central reserve signed Samuel Watson, the 6.125 inch square brass dial with vacant calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with squat fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and winged cherub cast spandrel mounts to angles, the ebony veneered case with eagle head and dolphin cast hinged brass carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure over Knibb-style ogee cornice mouldings and rectangular glazed front door, the sides with brass repousse scroll decorated lozenge sound frets over rectangular windows and the rear with glazed door set within the frame of the case, on conforming ogee moulded shallow skirt base with brass disc feet.29cm (11.5ins) high with handle down, 22cm (8.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Samuel Watson was an important clockmaker and mathematician who is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as initially working in Coventry from around 1680 where he was Sheriff in 1686 before moving to Long Acre ('next door to the Bagnio in the Parish'), London, in around 1691; he was admitted to the Clockmakers' Company as a free Brother in 1692. He was supposedly 'Mathematician ordinary' to Charles II for whom he made an astronomical clock in 1682 followed by another clock which he did not finish until after the King's death. This clock was eventually sold to Queen Mary on its completion in 1690 and is preserved at Windsor Castle albeit in a later case. He also made two further complex astronomical clocks for Isaac Newton and invented five minute repeating for watches. He worked with the Lichfield based physician, John Floyer, in developing a medical 'pulse watch' which was subsequently advertised in 1707. Latterly, in November 1712, Watson approached the Clockmaker's Company with an instrument to 'discover the houre of the day at sea and several other useful mathematical matters' but to no avail.  The current lot is designed to sound the hours and quarters on two bells only on demand. This form of quarter repeat mechanism is thought to have been devised for timepieces destined for night-time use in the bedroom; whilst striking clocks with quarter repeat facility were generally intended to be utilised downstairs during the day and upstairs at night. As a consequence silent-pull quarter repeating timepieces are rarer as the original owner would have to be very wealthy indeed to afford a timepiece reserved exclusively for use in the bed chamber. The design of the repeat mechanism used in the current lot is based to the system devised by Joseph Knibb (as described and illustrated in Allix, Charles and Harvey, Laurence HOBSON'S CHOICE pages 36-7) with the principal differences being the shape and positioning of the pivoted gear-toothed sector, and the use of cocked pivots and distinctive external horizontal springs for each of the bell hammers. These details, however, are almost identical to those on a clock by Henry Jones (ex, Vehmeyer Collection) illustrated in Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Clock Pull Repeat Striking 1675-1725 page 71. Indeed the only discernible difference between the Henry Jones timepiece and the current lot is a the provision of a second brass lever acting as a spacer between the gear toothed sector and the hour snail. In addition to the near-identical repeat system the present clock also shares other strong similarities with the movement Vehmeyer Henry Jones such as the chapter ring (in particular the squat fleur-de-lys half-hour markers) and the design of the backplate engraving - which can also be very closely compared to two backplates for clocks by Joseph Knibb illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 page 134, Figure 8.8. The case also shares the same mouldings, design/format of the side apertures, and overall proportions of the Vehmeyer Jones although the present lot does not have a repousse caddy. Another very similar silent-pull repeating timepiece by Henry Jones, sharing almost all of the above details, was sold in these rooms on 17th May 2015; this further example is notable in that it also had the very generous allocation of seven movement pillars as per the present clock.When all of the above observations are considered, it would be reasonable to suggest that the present timepiece could well have been made in the workshop of Henry Jones for retail by Samuel Watson. This possibility is perhaps further reinforced by the lack of place name within the signature which may suggest that the clock was supplied to Watson whilst he was still working in Coventry. If this was the case then the present lot would pre-date 1691, which is when Watson is believed to have moved to London. As a final note it is interesting to compare the present timepiece with Samuel Watson's slightly later clocks of the same specification. One such example is illustrated and described by Sunny Dzik in BENEATH THE DIAL... pages 99-102. This timepiece incorporates repeat work of near identical design as that used on the present clock but with the exception of the external horizontal hammer springs being dispensed in favour of the more standard arrangement comprising springs attached to the insides of the plates. As noted by Sunny Dzik this slightly later clock also belongs to a small series of timepieces that originally had sweep seconds hand revolving once every two minutes. The production of these centre-seconds timepieces may have been connected to Watson's work with the physician John Floyer, who was the first to apply timing of the heart rate as an important diagnostic indicator. The strong similarities between these later timepieces and the current lot would suggest that Samuel Watson was heavily influenced by the Henry Jones at the height of his career. Condition Report: For detailed condition report please contact the Dreweatts Clock department.Condition Report Disclaimer

A LATE VICTORIAN GEORGE III STYLE SMALL GILT BRASS MOUNTED QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKJ. DURDEN, LONDON, CIRCA 1880The four pillar tripe chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a lenticular bob pendulum and chiming a choice of two melodies on a graduated nest of eight bells, the backplate with pendulum holdfast bracket and signed J. DURDEN, 21 FENCHURCH ST., LONDON to centre, the 5.5 inch ogee-arch top gilt brass dial with matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed J. DURDEN, 21 FENCHURCH ST. LONDON to lower margin, with delicate scroll pierced blued steel hands and chased gilt brass foliate cast spandrels to angles, the arch with twin silvered subsidiary CHIME/SILENT and CHIME ON EIGHT BELLS/WESTMINSTER CHIMES selection dials flanked by conforming mounts, the George III style bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and brass string moulding over ball finials and complex top mouldings, the front door with brass fillet edged glazed dial aperture beneath scroll pierced and engraved upper quadrant and rail frets set within conforming fillet-edged recesses, with brass stop-fluted canted angles and conforming scroll pierced and engraved brass ogee-arch shaped frets to sides, the rear with canted angles matching the front, on brass-faced cavetto moulded skirt base with cast splayed bracket feet, (pendulum, rear door and left side upper moulding lacking). 38cm (15ins) high with handle down, 24.5cm (9.75ins) wide, 19.5cm (7.75ins) deep. A John Durden is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1869-81       Condition Report: Movement is complete (except for the pendulum) and in original condition. The mechanism is currently very dirty/dusty however the going train will just about run and the strike train is operational. The quarter chiming train is also working however the bells are out of alignment hence the hammers do not presently engage with any of the bells. A good clean and adjustment where necessary, together with the provision of a pendulum, is all that is probably required to bring the clock back to fine working condition. The dial is in good original condition retaining original gilt and silvered finishes although there are some spots of heavy tarnishing to the spandrel mounts in places and overall 'mellowing' to the silvering. The case is structurally sound and is largely free from veneer chips, noticeable shrinkage and knocks/scuffs (except a bruise to the lower front mounding) however most of the back door is missing (right hand hinge jamb is the only part present). The left-hand upper moulding is missing as are both the rear finials. The rear right-hand foot is a little bent and the brass side frets slightly bowed. The front door is missing a small section of veneer across the top f the dial aperture. The top of the case is also faded. Despite the case looking neglected and missing certain elements it does present as eminently viable and rewarding restoration project.Clock has a door key and a winder.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A GILT BRASS ANGLAISE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEATCHARLES FRODSHAM, LONDON, LATE 20th CENTURYThe eight-day two train bell striking movement with gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance stamped SWISS MADE, the backplate stamped with retailer's signature Charles Frodsham, London towards lower margin, the dial with circular white enamel Roman numeral hour disc and blued steel spade hands within foliate scroll decorated gilt brass rectangular mask, the gilt brass bevel-glazed anglaise case with reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over top glass and push-repeat button to leading edge, complex moulded cornice and fluted frieze, the angles with three-quarter reeded columns and the rear with pin-hinged bevel-glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporated a fluted band and integral squab feet; with original green card packing box.17cm (7ins) high with handle down, 10.5cm (4.125ins) wide, 9.2cm (3.625ins) deep. Condition Report: To clarify the present lot was made in-house by Charles Frodsham utilising a Swiss made platform escapement.Movement is in clean fully working condition, the dial is in fine original condition with only very slight mellowing to finishes. Case is in good original condition with minor oxidation/mellowing in places.Clock is complete with a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM IV BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH OCTAGONAL SURROUNDTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR W. THOMAS, LINCOLN, CIRCA 1830The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed W. THOMAS, Lincoln to centre, with unusual trefoil pierced steel hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, the octagonal surround with foliate scroll pierced marquetry infill to each of the segments within tight gadroon outer moulding, secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial finish refreshed).42cm (16.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. 

A FRENCH/SWISS LAQUERED BRASS GORGE CASED CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARML'EPEE, DELEMONT, JURA, SWITZERLAND, LATE 20th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the inside of the frontplate stamped with serial number 00001169, the backplate with alarm to upper left and stamped with circular L'Epee, 1889 crossed swords trademark to centre over MADE IN FRANCE, 11 ELEVEN JEWELS UNADJ. to lower margin, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track over subsidiary alarm setting dial flanked by further day-of-the-week and date-of-the-month dials, the bevel-glazed gorge case with hinged carrying handle over full-width top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail, channel-moulded uprights, and pin-hinged door to rear, on ogee-outline base.15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep.  Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition however a gentle clean/service is advisable. The dial is free from visible damage/faults however there is some general dust ingress. Faults to the case are limited to a corner chip to the rear left of the top glass and slight oxidation to the top mouldings otherwise case is in fine condition.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE IV BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKALEXANDER PURVIS, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The five pillar twin chain fusee movement with three-in-two quarter chiming on a graduated nest of eight-bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by engraved lenticular bob pendulum with 'stirrup' type regulation adjustment and an effective length of around 12.5 inches, the geometric border engraved backplate signed Alex'r Purvis, North Audley St, LONDON to centre over pendulum holdfast clamp, the 10 inch circular slightly convex circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Alex'r Purvis, North Audley Street, Grosvenor Square, London to centre, with pieced steel moon hands and CHIME/SILENT selection switch at twelve o'clock set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the ogee-top case with large brass pineapple to the cushion capped upstand incorporating scroll-pierced brass sound frets to front and sides, the front inlaid with delicate brass scrollwork populated by rosettes above the dial and shaped panel enclosing stylised symmetrical motifs beneath, within brass line and dot decorating raised outer edge mouldings, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets beneath foliate ring handles, the rear flush with shallow arch door set within the frame of the case, on skirt base with ebonised fluted band to upper margin, lozenge-centred brass inlaid decoration to front and generous brass ball feet, (lacking rear door glass).70cm (27.5ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Alexander Purvis is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Complete 21st Century Edition as working from North Audley Street, Grosvenor Square, circa 1820. Loomes also notes a maker with the same name working in Cheapside 1828-44. Condition Report: Movement is three-in-two quarter chiming on a nest of eight bells, i.e. the hour-striking and quarter-chiming mechanisms are combined into one train rather than across two trains. The mechanism is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The strike train is also running however it is a little lazy and probably requires some adjustment. The quarter bells are currently mis-aligned hence the hammers do not engage with the bells - this can be easily remedied by bending the quarter bell stands back into position; the bells themselves are in good condition and provide a good sound. The pendulum is present and complete but the lower half is presently detached where it joins the lower part of the stirrup. The movement will require a gentle clean/service before putting to use. The dial is well made and of relatively heavy gauge; the silvering has patchy tarnishing and wear and there are a few shallow scratches, the hour hand has been repaired.The case is generally in very good original condition with notable faults limited to the rear door lacking its glass and with wear/losses to the veneer overlaps of the aperture and corner chips. The cushion-shaped section of the superstructure is a little loose in its joints (glue has dried-out) and the brass fret to the right-hand side of the upstand has been poorly re-glued into position. Both sides have well-matched veneer patch repairs to the overlaps of the brass fret panels. The brass inlay to the front is generally in very fine condition with the only real fault being some movement to the lower left-hand corner causing the edge strip to distort. The skirt base has some slight wear to the loser edge. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs, bruises and small localised veneer repairs commensurate with age and use and the surface is of good even colour.Clock has pendulum (see comment above) a case key, but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY ELECTROMAGNETIC BALANCE MANTEL TIMEPIECE EUREKA CLOCK COMPANY LIMITED, EARLY 20th CENTURY The movement with large diameter sprung split bimetallic balance applied with timing weights to circumference and with transverse electromagnetic impulse coil to centre oscillating against a sprung detent contact breaker and cam operating a lever and ratchet shunt for the motionwork, the rear with glazed ball bearing pivot, the front with conforming pivot and visible motionwork over FAST/SLOW adjustment scale inscribed EUREKA, CLOCK Co. LTD. LONDON, PAT. No. 14614-1906, No. 4544 over MADE IN ENGLAND, the dial with 4.5 inch cream enamel chapter ring with vertically orientated numerals and steel spade hands, set behind hinged convex bevel glazed cast brass moulded bezel, the 'Sheraton' balloon-shaped case with oval conch-shell inlaid patera to the outswept front beneath the dial within double-line edged crossbanded borders to fascia, the rear with circular brass friction-fitting cover for the movement over rectangular door revealing a battery cell compartment, on line bordered out swept skirt base with integral splayed bracket feet.37cm (14.5ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.  The Eureka mantel timepiece was invented by Timothy Bernard Powers of New York shortly after 1900 and Patented in 1906. It is thought that around 10,000 were made by the Eureka Clock Company, London before their demise in 1914. The design of the balance is such that a constant voltage (of 1.5 volts) is required to ensure consistency in the amplitude of oscillation. Unfortunately early 20th century battery technology struggled to deliver a suitably stable output hence such timepieces acquired a reputation for poor timekeeping. Nowadays, once correctly set-up, good timekeeping can be achieved through use of modern cells which provide a much more consistent voltage output.   Condition Report: Movement is complete and in original unrestored condition. The original cloth-bound wires are in place for the battery. We do not have an appropriate power source so are unable to test whether the timepiece will run when powered-up, however there is no visible evidence to suggest that it won't. The chapter ring has hairline cracks to the enamel through the 7 numeral otherwise dial is in good original condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable defect being a slight surface scuff to the rear - towards the edge just beneath brass rear cover (original brass press-on cover for the movement is present). Faults are otherwise limited to very slight bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARMGAY LAMAILLE AND COMPANY, PARIS, CIRCA 1890The eight-day two train gong striking movement with later frosted gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate with alarm mechanism to upper left and stamped with oval panel inscribed PATENT SURETY ROLLER to centre over oval G L trademark and serial number 3847 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial indistinctly inscribed T. GAU..T, MELBOURNE to centre, with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass, cavetto cornice and caddy-moulded corner uprights, the rear with pin-hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles; with a small brass carriage timepiece, Matthew Norman, recent, in a gilt tooled faux leather book-form presentation case with paperwork, (2).The principal clock 14.5ins (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8cm (3.25ins) deep. The firm of Gay, Lamaille and Company and their patent for the 'surety roller' is discussed by Thomas R. Wotruba in his article The story behind 'PATENT SURETY ROLLER' stamped on carriage clocks published in ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY June 2019 (pages 239-47). Wotruba describes how the Patent Surety Roller (a mechanism which prevents the strike star wheel from accidentally jumping out-of-sync whilst the clock is being transported) was invented by Moritz Immisch for which he received a brevet in 1879. The patent was subsequently secured by Messrs Gay, Lamaille and Company of Paris and London. One of the firm's founders, Emile Gay(e), is recorded as working at 20 Red Lion Square, London in 1861 before going into partnership with a clockmaker named Vicarino and setting up operations at 5 rue Beranger, Paris. In around 1877-78 George Lamaille replaced Vicarino forming Gay, Lamaille and Company who through their strong connections with London supplied many of the leading English retailers such as Dent, Frodsham and Lund & Blockley during the latter years of the 19th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition although the strike is currently an hour out-of-sync (sounds one hour behind). As catalogued the escapement platform is a replacement otherwise movement appears free from visible alteration or noticeable replacements. Dial has some light hairline cracks to the upper left-hand corner (only visible on close examination from oblique angle looking up into the corner behind the bevel of the glass) otherwise dial is in fine condition. Case has a small corner chip to the lower right-hand corner of the rear door glass otherwise case is in good original condition albeit with patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the gilding.Clock has a winding key.The Matthew Norman timepiece has overall discolouration/tarnishing to the case otherwise is in essentially unused but working condition. The original key is also present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CROSSBANDED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 'PENNY MOON' LUNAR CALENDARJOSEPH SILL, WIGTON, CIRCA 1760The four finned and ringed pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square gilt brass dial with penny moon lunar month indication over decorative arched calendar aperture to the foliate scroll engraved matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers and generous Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track incorporating engraved signature Jo: Sill, WIGTON to upper margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with generous cavetto cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by slender free-standing Doric columns with conforming half columns positioned to the rear of each side, the trunk with ogee throat moulding over ogee-arch top caddy moulded mahogany crossbanded door flanked by fluted quarter columns to front angles, on plinth base fronted with rectangular panel-outline mahogany band to fascia flanked by canted angles over moulded skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between.208cm (82ins) high, 56cm (22ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Joseph Sill worked in Wigton, Cumberland, as both a clockmaker and innkeeper from circa 1729 when he succeeded his father Richard Sill. He died in 1803. Condition Report: Movement is complete, original and is essentially in working condition however a clean/service is required. The backcock has a break in its casting hence will require attention. The dial has crack to the left-hand margin which has been repaired by riveting a small bracing plate to the rear. Dial otherwise is in good original condition with nice moderately aged patination. The calendar and moon disc mechanisms are intact. The pine seatboard has age but is probably not original, there is no packing to the cheek uprights of the case but there is evidence of some adjustment hence we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition. The front ogee top moulding has been replaced and the front corners rounded and there is a crack to the left-hand side of the hood otherwise is in good original untouched condition. The rest of the case is relatively untouched. The rear left-hand edge has a slender section split-out (approx. 20cm in length) and the trunk door has had a nock to the flower corner causing crossbanding to break-off. The plinth has a vertical shrinkage crack and the skirt/feet has been replaced, Faults are otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with age.Clock has pair of faceted lead weights and a pendulum. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH FOURTEEN-INCH DIALTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR W. GOULDER AND SONS, GLOUCESTER, CIRCA 1825The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 14 inch slightly convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed W: Goulder & Sons, Gloster to centre, with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, with conforming turned wood dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial finish refreshed).43cm (17ins) diameter, 19.5cm (7.75ins) deep. A W. Goulder does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however an Edward and John Gouldar are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watch & Clockmakers of the World as working in Gloucester 1840-42 then John alone 1850-79. 

A GREEN CHINOISERIE JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY MANSELL BENNETT, LONDON, CIRCA 1695, THE CASE CIRCA 1760The five finned and ringed pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with outside locking detent to the backplate and anchor escapement regulated by 32 inch pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Small Arabic five minutes beyond the narrow minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, now in a green japanned case with faint foliate scroll painted concave-sided pediment over ogee and cavetto cornice, blind fret frieze and hinged glazed dial aperture painted in gilt with floral trails to frame and applied with three-quarter Doric columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with cavetto throat mouldings gilt painted with generous scrollwork flanked by leaf motifs over rectangular door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with Oriental Arcadian garden landscape with pavilions and figures within a break-arch surround, complex mouldings and gilt trail decorated surround, on plinth base with cavetto upper moulding over conforming faint decoration to fascia and cavetto moulded skirt, (case finish with wear and losses).210cm (82.5ins) high, 46.5cm (18.25ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Mansell Bennett is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being made a 'Free Brother' of the Clockmakers' Company in 1688. He married Lydia Wise at St. James's, Duke Place, London in 1690 and lived at Powells Buildings, St. Martin in the Fields. In 1697 Mansell Bennett signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance. In 1707 a Richard Boyce was trialled for 'Feloniously Stealing' several items form Mansell Bennett including three pendulum watches and three clocks; he was acquitted due a total lack of evidence as to his crime. Bennett attended Court until at least 1711 but was excused of serving as a Steward in 1713 due to being 'out of town'. Notwithstanding this he received payment from the Crown 'for care of the Great Clock at Kensington, £11. 14s.' the same year. He died in 1721 in the Parish of St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex; there was a subsequent lawsuit relating to his probate (Jones V. Read). 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEJAMES DE LASALLE, LONDON, CIRCA 1775The five pillar two train rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and recessed bright-cut bordered silvered subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with rolling moonphase incorporating engraved age-of-the-moon scale to the circumference of the lunar disc, over lunettes engraved with sunburst mask and terrestrial globes beneath signature Ja's De Lasalle, London to upper margin, the figured mahogany case with concave-sided 'pagoda' superstructure fronted with a shaped foliate pierced fret over break-arch cavetto cornice and brass stop-fluted columns flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door fronted with flame figured veneers within complex mouldings flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns, the plinth base with concave top moulding over raised shaped panel to fascia, on moulded double skirt incorporating shaped apron to lower margin.243cm (95.75ins) high, 53cm (21ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. James De Lasalle is recorded in Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS as working from Brookers Row, Moorfields, London in 1780 and then 42 St. Catherine's, Tower Hill 1800-18. Condition Report: Movement in fine clean working condition and appears all-original with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine clean condition with the only observation worth noting is that there are some witness marks from the attachment of the calendar ring pulleys and a detent pivot are visible within the matting and there is a small filled 'pin-prick' hole above the calendar aperture. The lunar disc appears to retain its original painted finish in fine condition; the silvering has some slight patchy oxidation in places. The movement and dial rest on what appears to be the original seatboard direct onto the cheek uprights of the case; it is therefore most probable that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in very fine clean condition - the lower skirt (with shaped apron) is a restoration/replacement. The top of the hood has three empty socket holes from finials which are no longer present and the rear left-hand edge (behind the quarter column) has a crack (stable) to the carcass beneath. Otherwise the case only has a few very slight bumps and scuffs and some minimal veneer shrinkage. Clock is generally in 'take-home' condition and is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III/REGENCY FIGURED MAHOGANY 'NORWICH' TYPE WEIGHT-DRIVEN DROP-TRUNK OR TAVERN WALL CLOCKW. HOLLAND, CHESTER, CIRCA 1805Ther four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 16 inch circular white painted dial indistinctly signed W. HOLLAND, CHESTER to centre and with Vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals, with pierced steel hands set behind hinged glazed ogee moulded bezel, the case with concave-topped rectangular caddy moulded door over moulded collar and down-curved quarter-round base, the sides with hinged doors set behind the dial, (lacking weights).128cm (50.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. William Holland is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, Complete 21st Century Edition as working from King Street, Chester 1795-1829.  Condition Report: Movement is in very dirty/dusty neglected condition however appears complete and in original with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The dial retains original untouched surface which is heavily rubbed/faded but with no significant losses or flaking evident. The movement and dial rest on an old, probably original, seatboard which is wedged tight in the case (probably due to very slight shrinkage in the case) hence the movement cannot be removed without taking the dial off/dismantling. The case is generally in sound original condition. The backboard has vertical splitting and has a loss to the upper edge; a metal brace has been applied form which it can be hung on the wall. The top panel is a replacement and is currently loose (although allows the movement to be viewed). The rounded section at the base has some horizontal shrinkage cracking but no losses to the veneer. The left hand side has cracks above the side door but no losses; both side doors have losses to the applied overlaps to the edges. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, light shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Generally a good honest sound untouched example ripe for sensitive restoration, clock has pendulum (no suspension spring), a winder but no weights or case key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN OAK WEIGHT-DROP TRUNK WALL REGULATOR TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single train movement with tapered plates, Harrison's maintaining power and deadbeat escapement regulated by wood rod seconds pendulum with large diameter brass-faced lenticular bob suspended from the case backboard, the 13 inch cream painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds to centre and blued steel spade hands set behind hinged glazed cast brass bezel, the case with box-shaped hood fronted with generous concentric ring-turned dial surround over carved fan ear infill, the trunk with slender cavetto throat mouldings, plain frieze and bevel glazed rectangular door over a canted panelled 'chisel' base.154cm (60.5ins) high, 56cm (22ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. Condition Report: Please see additional photosCondition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III PARQUETRY DECORATED OAK EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKEDWARD BILBIE, CHEWSTOKE, CIRCA 1760The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum. The 12 inch square brass dial with arched calendar aperture to the centre engraved with scene of a square-rigged ship passing a building over signature EDWARD, BILBIE, CHEW STOKE beneath a delicate scroll border to lower margin, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with generous Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll and shell cast spandrels to angles, in a case wit swan neck pediment over cavetto cornice, blind fret fronted frieze and hinged glazed dial surround flanked by free-standing columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular windows and bargeboards to the rear edges, the trunk with concave throat over caddy moulded rectangular door centred with a parquetry star within mahogany crossbanded surround, the plinth base with ogee top mounding over plain fascia and caddy mounded skirt.219cm (86.25ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Edward Bilbie senior is recorded in Moore, A.J THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 (Appendix vii) as born 1666 and probably working from circa 1695 as he is thought to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Edward Webb who died in 1694; by 1698 he had certainly become established in Chew Stoke as a bellfounder. Edward Bilbie had two sons, Edward II (born 1694) who assisted his father but unfortunately died within six months of his father in 1725, and Thomas (born 1702) who inherited his father's business in 1725 and worked until 1768. Edward II had a son who he also named Edward (III - born circa 1715), who is thought to have been brought up by his uncle Thomas, and worked alongside him until around 1768. The present lot would have been made by Edward Bilbie III most likely whilst working alongside his uncle, Thomas. The marine landscape engraved decoration to the centre of the dial of is a textbook example of the style adopted by Bristol and Chew Valley clockmakers during the third quarter of the 18th century, and no doubt reflects the pride of the original owner in the region's maritime mercantile economy. 

AN IRISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKALEXANDER CHRISTIE, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13.5 inch square brass dial with vestigial arched calendar aperture and leafy rosette centred subsidiary seconds dial to the rococo scroll engraved centre signed ALEX'R CHRISTIE, DUBLIN to lower margin, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer dot minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and generous winged cherub mask and scroll cast gilt brass spandrels to angles, the case with swan neck pediment applied with carved rosettes to the scroll terminals over cushion-shaped frieze relief carved with rococo scrolls centred with a grotesque 'green man' mask, the hinged glazed dial aperture applied with carved fluted Corinthian three-quarter columns to angles and the sides with reeded bargeboards to the rear edges, the trunk with blind geometric fret to the lip of the cavetto throat moulding over shallow caddy-moulded break-arch top door flanked by fluted Doric quarter columns to the angles, the plinth with stepped ogee top mouldings over shaped raised panel to fascia flanked by canted angles, on bracket feet.244cm (96ins) high, 53.5cm (21ins) wide, 34.5cm (13.5ins) deep. Provenance:Evelyn Gairdner-nee Handcock, only daughter of Lord Castlemaine (1897-1984) thence by family descent the current vendor. This clock was rescued from Moydrum Castle near Athlone, Ireland before the castle was burned down in July 1921.  Alexander Christie is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Dublin 1758 until his death in 1801. Condition Report: Movement is basically complete and original with the exception of the calendar drive flag (would have originally been fitted to the hour hand tube). There is nothing obvious to indicate that the movement will not run but it will require a service/setting-up. The dial plate is a little distorted behind the chapter ring where the dial feet are fitted to the spokes of the 'cartwheel' cut-outs. The right hand corner is also bent a little backwards and is missing its tip. The dial feet are a little misaligned also so will require adjustment. The calendar disc has been secured tight on its post (does not turn). Hands appear undamaged. The chapter ring has lost its silvering and overall the dial is in neglected condition. The movement is attached to what appears to be its original seatboard however the cheek uprights of the case are applied with various pieces of packing suggesting that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is essentially complete and original but requires general moderate attention from a case/furniture restorer. The hood is in good condition with faults essentially limited to repairs to the hood column capitals, a loose rosette to the pediment, general light bumps and nocks to the extremities and carving and slight shrinkage cracks to the sides. The front right hand corner has a scarf repair to the corner infront of the column. The carcass of the rest of the case trunk is in good condition with strong structure. The lower hinge of the trunk door has at some point been 'pulled' causing splitting to the surround into which the hinge was screwed; some re-gluing/making sound this damage has been done. The plinth front panel is warped (front lower edge projects around 7mm) and has a crack, the lower left small quadrant infill panel is also loose; otherwise plinth is in sound condition. Finish is generally somewhat dull/muted and there are relatively minor bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age.Clock has pendulum, two weights, a case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspAN INTERESTING QUEEN ANNE EBONY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKRICHARD STREET, LONDON, CIRCA 1715The six finned pillar twin fusee inside rack bell striking movement now with anchor escapement for regulation by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating worm gear rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate finely engraved with leafy herringbone border enclosing symmetrical foliate scrollwork around a central classical bust resting on a shelf draped with a lambrequin signed RICH. STREET, LONDON, the 6.5 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob and calendar apertures and applied silvered oval plate engraved Rich'd Street, London to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine delicate scroll pierced steel hands and unusual winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrel mounts to angles with the upper concealing engraved rosettes and spare holes indicating original provision of twin selection rings, the arch with rosette-centred subsidiary dial engraved with Arabic numeral hour chapters flanked by bird inhabited foliate scrollwork, the inverted bell-top case with substantial hinged bras carrying handle and crisp complex waist mouldings to the distinctive ogee-shaped superstructure, with ogee and cavetto top mouldings and hinged front applied with complex raised mouldings to the break-arch glazed dial aperture and upper quadrant panels, the sides with rectangular over break-arch glazed apertures and the rear with break-arch glazed door incorporating blind upper quadrant panels set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with block feet.44cm (17.25ins) high with handle down, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Richard Street is an important but relatively enigmatic maker who is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1687, made Assistant in 1713 and appointed Warden 1716. He was a fine maker who had close working connections with Thomas Tompion for whom it is thought he made repeating watch movements (see Evans, Jeremy THOMAS TOMPION at the Dial and Three Crowns page 114). Street is perhaps best known for his commission by Sir Isaac Newton to supply a monumental month duration longcase clock for presentation to Dr. Bentley for the Observatory at Trinity College Cambridge in 1708; he also, alongside William Wright, took over the maintenance of the turret clock at St. Pauls Cathedral from Langley Bradley in 1716. A year going clock in an Arabesque marquetry case by Street survives in the Collection of the National Trust at Melford Hall, Suffolk.  The engraving to the backplate of the current lot can be broadly compared to decoration discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass within the chapter titled 'Vine engraving 1700-1740' (pages 313-336). However, perhaps the strongest similarities are seen on backplates for clocks by George Graham illustrated earlier in the publication on pages 276-78 (figures 15.14-.16). From this it would be reasonable suggest that the backplate of the present clock was executed by the same engraver - Tompion/Graham's 'graver G.195'. The case of the present clock also demonstrates a high-quality individual approach with regards to detailing. This is most noticeable within the design of the superstructure which, in addition to being fitted with a particularly generous cast brass handle, has bold waist mouldings over individual ogee-profile to the caddy itself. This departs from the usual stepped ogee profile seen on other cases made by Street's contemporaries, including Quare and Graham; and is suggestive of a maker looking to set himself aside from others. Evidence in both the movement and dial of the present clock indicate that it was originally made with pull-quarter repeat and subsidiary selection dials (one most likely for strike/silent selection) to the upper spandrel areas. Although the mechanism has lost some of its original features, there has been minimal alteration to both the movement and dial. Hence the clock presents as a tantalising restoration project which would result in an example of fine specification and full of individual character reflective of one of the most interesting and enigmatic makers of the period. 

AN EDWARDIAN OAK FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEJ. ROGERS, OXFORD, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 11.75 inch cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed J. ROGERS, OXFORD to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed moulded brass bezel with silvered canted insert to inner edge, with cushion-turned dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside.39cm (15.25ins) diameter, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is complete and all-original. It will run however the mechanism is a little dirty/dusty hence a gentle clean/service is required; the pendulum suspension spring is snapped so a replacement will be required before the timepiece can be put into service. The movement is of eight-day duration and is stamped A.S. & S. MADE IN ENGLAND to the backplate. The dial retains original painted surface with two small flakes/losses to the centre and overall concentric rubbing/light surface scratching from repeated setting of the hands. The bezel is in good original condition, The case is in good original condition with faults limited to chipping/losses to the edge of the pendulum access flap and a few small chips to the veneers towards the rear of the underside. The left-hand side has a few pin-holes to the surface commensurate with something being repeatedly pinned (notice or label) on and around the door. One of the four dial securing pegs is missing.Timepiece has a pendulum but no winder or case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II OAK THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKT. DICKER, SILCHESTER, CIRCA 1745The single-handed posted countwheel bell striking movement with rectangular section steel corner posts rivetted to the brass top and bottom plates and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markets and signed T. Dicker, Silchester to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hand and urn-centred scroll cast spandrels to angles, in an oak case with architectural cornice and plain frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with Doric three-quarter columns to angles, the rear edge with matching quarter columns, the trunk with concave throat over rectangular caddy moulded door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over plain skirt.202cm (79.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Thomas Dicker is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Silchester, Hampshire, 1736-56 before moving to Reading where he worked until his death in 1774. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears fundamentally all original. The dial is in good condition with faults limited to a few blemishes to the chapter ring which also has patchy discolouration to the silvering. Movement has later seatboard set on packing pieces indicating that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case. The case presents as being in good visual condition but has replaced backboard and the plinth has been re-faced with plywood fronted by veneers which match the rest of the case very well. Skirt is also a replacement. Clock has a pendulum and weight.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SMALL FIVE GLASS MANTEL TIMEPIECEBENNETT, LONDON, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with five-spoke wheel crossings to all wheels below the escape wheel and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with pendulum holdfast to the shouldered backplate, the 3.5 inch square silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed BENNETT, 65 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON to centre and with steel spade hands, the case with bevel-glazed top glass set within complex ogee-moulded surround over conforming cornice and silvered brass canted fillet inset glazed dial aperture to the front door, the sides with conforming rectangular bevel glazed panels and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, the base with foliate scroll carved decoration to the shaped front apron flanked by ogee-profile side sections.22cm (8.75ins) high, 18cm (7ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep. Sir John Bennett (1814-1897) FRAS was an eminent clockmaker and watchmaker. He was born on 15th October 1814 at Greenwich as a son of the watchmaker John Bennett. Bennett is recorded as working at 65 Cheapside in London from 1847 onwards until at least 1883. He was Sheriff of London and Middlesex in 1872 and was knighted to become Sir John Bennett. He also followed a career as a politician in London. Bennett died at St Leonards-on-Sea on 3rd July 1897.   Condition Report: Movement appears complete and in working and all original with no visible evidence of alteration of noticeable replacements; a precautionary gentle clean/service is probably advisable. The dial is in fine conditioning with an appealing slightly mellow hue to the silvering. The hands have some unevenness to their finish but appear undamaged. The case is in good condition and presentable with faults limited to some historic small localised repairs and losses to the veneer overlap of the rear door, some slight veneer shrinkage and age related wear including some to the interior. The surface has had a coat of polish applied somewhat unevenly hence would benefit from further attention from a cabinet maker/finisher.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III OAK EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 'ROCKING SHIP' AUTOMATONDE LASALLE, LONDON, CIRCA 1785The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch single sheet silvered brass break-arch Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials and signed De Lasalle, LONDON to centre, within Roman numeral hour chapters and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with blued steel hand beneath recessed demi-lune scene to arch finely painted with a rocky coastal landscape and incorporating a square-rigged armed Indiaman rocking back and forth with the motion of the pendulum, set beneath silvered upper margin engraved with leafy trails, the oak case with concave-sided 'pagoda' superstructure over break-arch cavetto cornice and fluted three quarter columns applied to the angles of the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door applied with complex edge mouldings, the plinth base with concave top moulding over moulded skirt incorporating shaped apron to lower margin.228cm (89.5ins) high, 49.5cm (19.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Provenance:Previously from the estate of the late Roy Carter. James De Lasalle is recorded in Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS as working from Brookers Row, Moorfields, London in 1780 and then 42 St. Catherine's, Tower Hill 1800-18. 

A FRENCH GILT ANGLAISE RICHE CASED GRANDE-SONNERIE ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH FINE FRETWORK PANELSUNSIGNED BUT WITH SIMILARITIES TO THE WORK OF HENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1890The eight-day two train movement ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and sounding the hour every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with silvered platform lever escapement and alarm mechanism positioned to the top left sounding on the smaller gong, the dial with circular white enamel Roman numeral disc incorporating Arabic five minutes to outer track and with blued steel moon hands, set within a fine bright-cut engraved and pierced foliate scrollwork rectangular mask incorporating conforming subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the frosted gilt brass bevel-glazed variant of the Anglaise riche case with reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass, repeat button to front rail, complex moulded cornice and dentil frieze, the angles with fluted three-quarter columns with Corinthian capitals and the sides with fine foliate pierced and engraved frets each incorporating central urn issuing a floral spray set behind bevelled glasses, the rear with pin-hinged glazed door, on generous ogee moulded skirt base with conforming dentil frieze and stepped lower edge incorporating shallow block feet, the underside with Grande Sonnerie/Petit Sonnerie/Silence selection lever; with original tooled Morocco leather covered travelling case.The clock 17.5cm (7.5ins) high with handle down, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Provenance: Previously sold at Bonhams, London sale of FINE CLOCKS 20th June 2012 (lot 7) for £2,000. Although unsigned, the present clock is of notably fine quality with distinctive silvered platform and engraved fretwork panels reminiscent of those sometimes seen on examples by LeRoy et Fils and E. Maurice and Company; indeed examples by each of these makers, incorporating similar panels, were sold in these rooms on 21st April 2021 (lot 106) and 2nd March 2022 (lot 166) respectively. The scroll-shaped handle and ogee over stepped moulded skirt base are distinctive features which set the present case aside from the standard 'anglaise riche' design which generally incorporate an angular scroll to the handle and plain plinth base. The castings for the base mouldings, however, mirror those on a 'cariatides' case by Henri Jacot illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development on page 172 (Plate VII/24). As this particular variant of 'cariatides' case was favoured by Jacot the presence of these castings on the case of the present clock would suggest a connection to the workshop of Henri Jacot. Interestingly a grande-sonnerie striking clock with an identical pattern of 'cariatides' case to that illustrated by Allix and Bonnert, but housing a movement exhibiting identical details, such as pattern of winding arrow and annotations to the backplate, to the present clock, was sold in these rooms (in partially dismantled condition) 6th October 2021 (lot 111).  Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920. Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or with noticeable replacements. Clock is running with the grande-sonnerie striking operating correctly including the selection lever to the base. The alarm is also in working condition. Although in full working condition the movement would probably benefit form a gentle clean and service. The dial appears free from visible damage or other faults. The case is in fine condition with minimal mellowing to the gilding. The glasses are free from visible damage/chips. The underside has a noticeable scratch through part of the strike selectin text and some slight discolouration otherwise is in fine condition. The protective case is structurally sound but has significant wear and losses to the leather covering and wear/fading to interior. The strap handle is also missing as is the slide-in shutter for the front aperture.Clock has a winding/setting key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED TRIPLE PAD-TOP TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIALTHOMAS BEST, LONDON, CIRCA 1790The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and trip-hour repeat, the rococo scroll engraved backplate signed Tho's Best, London within a shaped cartouche to centre, the 6.75 inch circular slightly convex fired white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and scroll pierced blued steel hands, the shallow break-arch top case with hinged brass carrying handle over three brass-edged raised panels and double cavetto top mouldings, the opening front applied with a convex glazed moulded brass bezel over scroll cast lower quadrant frets flanked by brass edged angles, the door opening to reveal S/N strike selection switch to the mask above the dial, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale frets and the rear with brass-edged full-width break-arch glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with block feet.33.5cm (13.25ins) high with handle down, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Thomas Best is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1761-90. The British Museum online records lists him as working from 3 Red Lion Square, London, 1770-94 and also Plum Tree Street 1790-94; he is also recorded as being declared bankrupt in 1789. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition and appears fundamentally original. There is no visible evidence to suggest that the escapement is a reconversion from anchor. The dial has no visible defects and a very nice feel however it is most probable that it has been restored to a very high standard. The pendulum holdfast hook is missing and the backcock apron is probably a replacement. The seatboard appears original. The case appears to be in very good original condition throughout with overall age-related rubbing/wear to the ebonised finish as well as some very minor bumps, scuffs and minimal shrinkage. Case retains original locks and hinges.Clock is complete with case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH LACQUERED BRASS CORNICHE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the frontplate stamped with a cruciform motif next to number 687 and an inverted V to lower edge, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued spade hands, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over cavetto cornice with rounded angles and caddy moulded uprights to angles, the rear with hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating bracket feet to angles.14cm (5.5ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. The case of the current clock is a little unusual in that the top cornice section is secured directly to the corner uprights essentially forming a 'one-piece' arrangement. The bosses supporting the carrying handle hinge knuckles are also more prominent than on other cases of related design. These details would suggest that the present case is a notably early version of the corniche design/variant. Condition Report: The movement is in clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The going train is working but the mainspring for the strike train is broken hence requires replacement. The dial has a very light hairline crack across the lower left-hand corner (only visible on very close examination (almost undetectable with the naked eye). The case is in good original condition with faults limited to some slight surface bruising to one of the rear uprights and overall light degradation to the lacquered finish. Has a winding key but no travelling case. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK MADE FOR THE IBERIAN MARKETTHOMAS LOZANO, LONDON, CIRCA 1775The five pillar two train rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture, rosette decorated recessed silvered subsidiary seconds dial and silvered arched nameplate engraved THOMAS LOZANO EN LONDRES to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming rococo cast mounts, the figured mahogany case with concave-sided 'pagoda' superstructure fronted with a shaped foliate pierced fret over break-arch cavetto cornice and brass stop-fluted columns flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and plain quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door fronted with flame figured veneers within complex mouldings, the plinth base with concave top moulding over raised panel to fascia, on moulded double skirt incorporating shaped apron to lower margin.244cm (96ins) high excluding finials, 53cm (21ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Thomas Lozano was Spanish by birth and is known to have worked in both London and Spain. Whilst working in London it seems that he primarily produced timepieces for export to his native Spain; he is also known to have successfully repaired damaged marine chronometers for the Spanish Navy in 1786. Condition Report: Movement in fine clean working condition and appears all-original with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The pivot holes have been 'dished'. The dial is in fine clean condition with the only observation being that the minute hand has been repaired. The movement and dial rest on what appears to be the original seatboard direct onto the cheek uprights of the case; it is therefore most probable that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in very good condition. The hood has some slight shrinkage cracking to the veneers and side panels otherwise is free form notable defects. The rest of the case is in similar condition with notable faults limited to a few well matched small localised veneer patch repairs to the plinth as well as other very small cosmetic repairs to fill edge bruising. The sides of the plinth also has slight undulation in the surface due to movement in the timber beneath although there are no cracks or losses due to this movement. The lower skirting (incorporating the shaped apron) is a well-made replacement.Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECETHE DIAL SIGNED FOR CHARLES LOCKYER, SANDHURST, MID 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 11.75 inch cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed CHA'S LOCKYER, SANDHURST to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged glazed moulded cast brass bezel with silvered canted insert to inner edge, with conforming turned dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial finish refreshed).36cm (14ins) diameter, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Charles Lockyer is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Sandhurst, Berkshire 1847-74. Condition Report: Movement is complete (except for a pendulum holdfast clasp which was previously mounted on the backplate) and in working condition however has some localised oxidation to the spring barrel and fusee hence a clean/service is advised. Movement is of eight-day duration. The dial finish has been restored hence we cannot offer any assurances that the name on the dial is actually the original maker/supplier however we are of the opinion that it is a faithful restoration of the original text. The bezel has some noticeable fairly heavy oxidation to the silvered insert and the hinge is a little loose (mounting screws need tightening) otherwise is in good original condition. The wooden surround is in fine condition with no cracks or losses. The box case is in good original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes. The lower flap has a replacement lock.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the shouldered backplate engraved with geometric border decoration, the 8 inch slightly convex cream painted Roman numeral dial with steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the case with brass pineapple finial to the elevated gadroon-carved surmount over cavetto cornice and fluted band to frieze, the front with brass fillet-edged recessed quadrant panels decorated with brass foliate motifs around the dial flanked by brass line decorated slender strip pilasters, the sides with brass rosette ring handles over rectangular fish-scale frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on skirt base incorporating fluted band to upper edge and brass roundel and line inlaid decoration to front over brass ball feet.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep.  Provenance: The Late William Keith Neal, Antique firearms collector, formerly of Bishopstrow House, Warminster, Wiltshire. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in reasonably clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has been restored but is of good colour with some slight mellowing and light scratching together with a slight defect to the XI numeral (relating to dial foot attachment). The hands are undamaged. The case is generally in sound original relatively untouched condition. The left-hand side has some shrinkage cracking due to carcass movement towards the leading edge and a small loss to the fluted moulding above the skirt. The rear door has lost the veneer overlap bordering the left-hand edge and the clock is a replacement. The top finial block is also a replacement otherwise faults are limited to lesser shrinkage in places, a few minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes.Clock has winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY LINE INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERJOHN GALLY, EXETER, CIRCA 1810With open triangular pediment above rectangular silvered Vernier scale annotated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature John Gally, EXETER to right-hand side opposing Fahrenheit scale spirit barometer to the left, set behind hinged glazed triple-line edged door over conforming line decorated caddy moulded trunk with visible tube, the rounded base with ring turned domed cistern cover.95cm (37.5ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. John Gally is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Exeter circa 1810-30. Condition Report: The instrument has been recently serviced by a specialist for the vendor hence is fine working condition with good clean silvering to the register plate. The cistern cover is a replacement otherwise case is in very good original condition with only very minor age-related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK CASEANOMYNOUS, PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1780The cavetto moulded break-arch cornice applied with a wavy crest and three reeded finial plinths over hinged glazed dial aperture for a 12 inch break-arch dial flanked by free-standing reeded columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over flame-figured break-arch door applied with complex edge mouldings and flanked by fluted canted angles, on plinth base applied with mouldings to form a shaped panel over double skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between.222cm (87.5ins) high excluding finials, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 25cm (9.75ins) deep. Condition Report: Case is generally in clean original condition with only minor age-related faults. The hood has some shrinkage/opening to the joins in panel around the apertures to the sides; the left hand fret is a little loose. The curved top has typical cracking between the segments that form the curvature. The glazed front door has a slight spring which would be pulled-in when locked. The rest of the case is also in very clean condition with the only notable fault being slight opening of the vertical joint between the two sections that form the backboard. The trunk door is very straight and retains its original locks and hinges. The cheek uprights appear to be at their original level. The finish to the case has minimal bumps and scuffs however the colour is a orange/pink hence would benefit from the attention of a good finisher to incorporate some darker tones.Case has a single key for the trunk only.Useful dimensions:Max height of dial aperture into the rebate of the mask - 42.5cm.Max width into the rebate of the mask - 31cmdistance between the level of the lower rebate in the mask and the top edge of the cheek uprights - 3cm.Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN WALNUT FIVE GLASS MANTEL TIMEPIECETHOMPSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1870The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the backplate, the 4.5 inch square silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed THOMPSON, 53 Southampton Row, Russell Square to centre, with pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll engraved decoration to spandrels areas, the case with bevel-glazed rectangular top panel to the tablet upstand, above cavetto moulded cornice and brass canted fillet inset glazed dial aperture to the front door, the sides with conforming rectangular bevel glazed panels, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, the base with ogee outline apron over generous moulded skirt and squab feet.28cm (11ins) high, 20cm (8ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Edward Thompson is recorded in Britten, F.J. Old Clocks and Watches & Their Makers as a watchmaker working from 53 Southampton Row, London, 1867-75.  Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine original condition with some slight mellowing/tarnishing to the silvering only; the engraving is of notable quality. The case is in good original condition with noticeable faults limited to the rear with the back door having a chip/loss to the veneer to the edge adjacent to the key-hole and some lifting and small veneer losses towards the upper left hand corner. The front door lock is missing the pin that centres the key on insertion so can be a little tricky to operate. Faults are otherwise limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Timepiece has a pendulum, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-CHIMING 'BASKET-TOP' BRACKET CLOCKRETAILED BY NOBLE AND CHIVERS, BATH, LATE 19th CENTURYThe substantial four columnar pillar tripe chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, chiming a choice of two tunes on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hours on a gong, the backplate with pendulum holdfast, the 6.75 inch wide rectangular dial with shaped silvered plate engraved NOBLE & CHIVERS, BATH to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, witch scroll pierced steel hands and unusual oak leaf cast gilt spandrels to angles with the upper interrupted by twin subsidiary CHIME/SILENT and CHIME ON 8 BELLS/CAMBRIDGE CHIMES selection dials with winged mask ornament between, the 17th century style case with twin putto term cast hinged carrying handle to the pierced 'basket' caddy superstructure decorated with seated putti and baskets of flowers within foliate strapwork, flanked by brass flambeau urn finials to angles over double cavetto top mouldings and brass-fillet bordered glazed aperture to the front door applied with scroll pierced mounts to the frame, the sides with rectangular cast brass frets further decorated with a central classical term and seated putti within foliate strapwork, the rear flush with rectangular brass grille inset door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto mounded skirt base applied with ribbon-tied floral cast mounts to angles over brass paw feet.42cm (16.5ins) high with handle down, 28.5cm (11.25ins) wide, 21cm (8.25ins) deep. Noble and Chivers were retailers of silver, jewellery and luxury goods based at 2 New Bond Street Buildings, Bond Street, Bath. They succeeded the business established by Thomas Noble in circa 1770 and were in business from prior to 1875 until after 1900. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in full working condition (will run, chime and strike) however the mechanism is somewhat dirty/dusty with [patchy oxidation to the old lacquered finishes to the plates. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in very good original condition with only relatively light mellowing to the lacquered/silvered finishes. The minute hand has been repaired. The case is also in very good original condition with faults very much limited to overall tarnishing of the mounts, very slight shrinkage and edge-rubbing to the ebonised finish.Clock is complete with pendulum and a modern crank winder (no case keys required as doors are secured via manually operated latches). Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE II GILT BRASS MOUNTED WALNUT TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON SIX BELLSWILLIAM WEBSTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1730The six finned pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with generous plates measuring 7.875 by 6.125 inches, verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and pull-quarter repeat sounding on a graduated nest of six bells, the symmetrical foliate strapwork scroll engraved backplate with twin Ho-Ho birds flanking a basket of fruit towards the upper margin over central oval herringbone bordered reserve signed W'm Webster, Exchange Alley, London, the 7 inch gilt brass break-arch dial with curved false-bob and calendar apertures and applied shaped silvered plate signed W'm Webster Exchange, Alley London 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 outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced steel hands and gilt Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, in a gilt brass mounted figured walnut inverted bell-top case with generous hinged cast gilt brass carrying handle over double cavetto top mouldings, the opening front with brass-fillet edged glazed dial aperture and fine foliate scroll engraved gilt brass upper quadrant frets set within conforming moulded surrounds, the sides with break-arch ended lozenge-shaped engraved gilt brass upper frets decorated with basket-of-flowers within scroll-pierced infill and gilt fillet surrounds, over conforming large break-arch frets incorporating scallop shells over Ho-Ho birds, grotesque masks and baskets of fruit, the rear with rectangular break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case also incorporating brass fillet mouldings to the apertures and with scroll-pierced and engraved upper quadrant frets, on cavetto moulded skirt base with squab feet.44.5cm (17.5ins) high with handle down, 27.5cm (10.875ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. William Webster senior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed to Thomas Tompion and gaining his Freedom from The Clockmakers' Company in 1710, he initially worked as journeyman to Tompion later setting up business in Exchange Alley, London in 1711. Four days after Tompion's death on 20 November 1713 Webster placed a newspaper advertisement stating that he had worked for Tompion and was now working on his own at the Dial and Three Crowns in Exchange Alley. William Webster was elected to the position of Junior Warden in the Clockmakers Company in 1734 but died during his year in office on 13 August 1735. William Webster junior was apprenticed to his father in 1727 gaining his Freedom in 1734, he was appointed Master of the Clockmakers' Company in 1755. He was a fine maker who very much maintained his father's standards in his work. The design of the repeat work utilised in the current clock can be compared to systems used in clocks by Daniel Delander, Simon DeCharmes, John Purden and John Pyke discussed in Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Clock Pull Repeat Striking 1675-1725 pages 445-454. The engraving to the backplate conforms to designs also discussed by Sunny Dzik in ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 pages 300-302. Dzik identifies common elements within the engraved backplates for a fairly diverse group of clockmakers including David Hubert, John Wady, Richard Ellis Joseph Windmills and others. These include the distinctive basket of fruit flanked by birds supported on a narrow shelf, small vertical trellis supports, frequent use of flowerheads to decorate the principal pivot holes and paired bird heads at the base. These common elements, coupled with strong stylistic traits within the compositions as a whole, would suggest the work of a common engraver.The case of the current lot is particularly notable both in the selection of the fine figured walnut veneers and the quality of the engraved gilt brass frets which are amongst the finest seen on clocks from this period. Condition Report: Please contact Dreweatts clock department direct for a detailed condition report.Condition Report Disclaimer

Sir Alfred Munnings: 'The Finish', London, Museum Press Limited, 1952, 1st edition, signed & inscribed by Munnings in blue ink on verso of title page "Walking down Elm Hill on a drear nighted December evening & all the rest. My publisher - Inscombe & JS at a lit up bookshop - ablaze[?] it was all in a glitter! We walked in & found the lady had thought the door was locked! Alfred Munnings Dec. 4th 1952.", half title with original pencil cloud formation and gesture lines sketches by Munnings surrounding the printed illustration in the centre of the page depicting him as an angel, and pencil signed by Munnings above, portrait frontis + numerous black & white illustrations throughout as called for, original cloth gilt

(Arthur Henry Patterson, Great Yarmouth.) Two early 20th Century commonplace albums containing 12 original pen & ink and pen, ink & watercolour sketches by the Yarmouth born Broadland Naturalist and writer Arthur Henry Patterson (1857-1935), the albums having belonged to a Margaret Wilkerson of 28 Trafalgar Road, Great Yarmouth, and with entries spanning the period 1903-1918, the first album with pages approx 16 x 19cm, 84 pages of manuscript entries in total including many humourous pen & ink and pen, ink and watercolour sketches, including 8 full page original sketches by Patterson, comprising: pen, ink & watercolour depicting a broadland bird on a bullrush, signed A. Patterson and dated 1/1/1903; pen, ink & watercolour depicting a surprised looking gentleman on left, pen & ink sign on right bearing words "Try Wilkerson's Fat Producing Powders", with bird atop and cat beneath, pen & ink caption beneath "Why! bless my heart Wilkinson, I hardly knowed you!" and signed A. Patterson Jan 1903 lower left; pen, ink & watercolour depicting gentleman walking on beach with dog, pen & ink caption beneath "Love Me - Love My Dog", sea and ships in background, signed and dated lower left A. Patterson Apl 1903; pen & ink sketch depicting bird smoking a cigarette with stick under its wing at the front door of a house with name "Mr Wilkinson" on door, pen & ink caption underneath "Birdlover, I wonder how long Maggie will be?" and signed in initials by Patterson and indisctinctly dated beneath; pen, ink and watercolour depicting blue tit on branch with berries, signed A. Patterson and dated 1905, m/s words beneath in another hand; pen & ink sketch depicting a tramp and a well dressed gentleman, m/s pen & ink text beneath "Tramp. "Kind genelman, 'elp a poor man on the road ter buy a bycycle: I've got a ile-can in my bundle, en' only wants a machine!"" signed A. Patterson and dated 1905; pen & ink sketch depicting a tramp and a lady holding saucepan, m/s pen & ink text beneath "Homekeeper. "What do you want my man?" Tramp. - "Just this mam, here 'sa button; I want you to make me a shirt upon it!"", unsigned; pen & ink sketch depicting two cats at a dining table with bowl of onions, m/s pen & ink text beneath "Tom. "You know I can't eat onions!" Tally. "You'll either eat those, or nothing!"", signed A. Patterson; plus numerous other sketches, including a pen, ink & watercolour street/architectural scene of Fuller's Hill, Great Yarmouth, captioned beneath "Old Fuller's Hill", and signed and dated lower right W. Patterson, 23/9/05, this being A.H. Patterson's father William Patterson, a Norwich shoemaker, subsequently moving to Great Yarmouth rows, father of Patterson and 8 other siblings, member of the Primitive Methodists and described as rather a stern figure; numerous other mainly humorous sketches, prose entries etc, some related to soldiers/WW1, names of contributors include Charles Munford, Maud Munford, Margaret Wilkerson, Sidney Grapes, Gladys Amor, C.G. Ward, Edith Bessie Baker etc etc, m/s pen, ink & watercolour decorated title page/ownership signature Margaret Wilkerson at front, possibly by Arthur Henry Patterson, contemporary calf gilt (slightly rubbed/worn); the second album with pages approx 14 x 17cm, 62 pages of manuscript entries in total including many humourous pen & ink and pen, ink and watercolour sketches, including 4 full page original sketches by Patterson, comprising: pen & ink illustrated "title page" depicting two birds looking at sign bearing words "Mag. Wilkerson 28 Trafalgar Rd kindly Return When Sketched In", signed A Patterson and dated 1912 lower right; pen & ink sketch depicting cat and snarling dog with bone between them, m/s pen & ink text beneath "A bone of contention (a grand brewing.)", signed A Patterson and dated May 1910 on left; pen & ink sketch depicting an old lady and a policman, m/s pen & ink text beneath "Old lady May! - "Mr Policeman, will you tell me what ya wear that chin-strap for?" P.C. Billy. - "Yes, mam; it's to rest my jaw on answering so many old womans questions."", signed on right A Patterson; pen & ink sketch of two shorebirds on beach in foreground with pebbles, cliffs and sea in background, signed A Patterson dated Apl. 1910; numerous pen & ink and pen, ink & watercolour sketches, many humorous, other entries/contributors include F. Tew, S. Tew, D. Gibbons, M. Gibbons, Bert Gibbons, Edward Martin Jarvis (1890-1957), Fred Brett, Ipswich, P.R. Walter, including humorous pen, ink & watercolour of a German soldier hiding in a barrel with caption beneath "If der Norfolk Yeoman haf gone by, den I kan kom out", signed in initials J.J.B. dated 2/2/18, others similar war related content, W. Hannaford Essex Regiment, well executed pen, ink & watercolour of men smoking pipes in a rowing boaton water, titled "Peace" beneath, signed G.D.G. Gt. Yarmouth 1910 lower right, pen, ink & watercolour depicting Stratton Woods, Norwich, signed S.E. Raymont Sergt. 27/6/16, other sketches beauties, soldiers, animals etc, contemporary calf gilt slightly worn, lacks backstrip, the odd leaf loose (2)

Fifteen assorted children's & illustrated titles, including Louis Wain (ill.); Keiro (Charles Yates Stephenson); '"Mephistopheles" The Autobiography and Adventures of a Tabby Cat', L, Jarrold, [1907], 2nd edition, 4 black & white plates by Louis Wain, + 3 further b/w plates from photographs, original pictorial cloth gilt, scarceP.L. Travers: 'Mary Poppins Opens the Door', London, Peter Davies, 1944, 1st edition, b/w ills. by Mary Shepard, original pictorial cloth, scarce, plus New York, Reynal & Hitchcock, 1943, 2nd impression copy of the same title, orig. pictorial cloth; A.L. Gibson: 'Another Alice Book, Please!', London, John Castle, 1924, 1st edition, ill. H.R. Millar, signed & inscribed by author to half title, orig. cloth gilt; Edmund Vale: 'Pixie Pool. A Mirage of Deeps and Shallows', Cambridge, W. Heffer, 1911, 1st edition, 8 b/w plates by E.R. Herrman as called for, original pictorial cloth, scarce; Charlotte Bronte: 'The Professor', L, Dent, 1922, 6 colour plates by Edmund Dulac as called for, orig. cloth gilt; Mary Patton: 'Turf Fire Tales', 1935, ill. H.R. Millar, orig. pictorial cloth gilt; Arthur Calder-Marshall: 'A Pink Doll', L, Grayson & Grayson, 1935, limited edition, one of 285 copies, out of series, signed by the author on limitation page, orig. cloth gilt; Marjorie Wilson: 'The Twin Umbrellas', 1930, 1st edition, 8 plates by Mary Ball as called for (of which 4 colour), orig. pictorial cloth; Doris Estcourt: 'Bootleggers' Bay', 1939, 1st edition, orig. pictorial cloth; Harriet Evatt: 'The Mystery of the Creaking Windmill', 1946, 1st edition, orig. pictorial cloth; Kathleen Fidler: 'The White-Starred Hare', 1951, 1st edition, 4 colour plates as called for, orig. cloth; plus 3 others (15)

A contemporary mango wood glazed double door cabinet 88 cm wide x 40 cm deep x 178 cm high

A pair of late Victorian glazed single door shop cabinets fitted with four drawers beneath, each 61 cm wide x 31 cm deep x 212 cm high, together with a further similar cabinet