the 12 in. dial with a signed Roman numeral chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, and twin winding holes, with pierced crown and cherub spandrels; in a caddy hood top with giltwood finials and flanked by ebony columns with giltwood capitals, above a trunk door with a brass banded lenticle and boxwood lined flower and bird marquetry panels; the month-going movement with five pillars and five wheel trains, anchor escapement and bell strike via an outside countwheel226cm high, 249cm [finials included]Footnote: Note: Edinburgh made clocks that predate 1700 are exceedingly rare. Andrew Broun [or Brown] (circa 1651-1712) was apprenticed to Humphrey Milne on 2nd February 1665. His apprenticeship was recorded thus "The second day of February 1665. The quilk day, Andro Broun, sone lawfull to umquihil Jon Broun, in Lang Newtone, is booked prentice to Umpra Milne, clock maker." Ten years later he officially ended his apprenticeship after demonstrating his skill to a committee of clockmakers and became a freeman of the Hammermen's Incorporation. He then took on several apprentices and journeymen himself throughout his career. He became Captain of the City Guard in 1685 and Master of the Hammermen's Incorporation in 1689.In 1689 and 1690 he was elected boxmaster [treasurer] of the Hammermen's Incorporation and in 1696 he became a Guild brother of Edinburgh. Although recorded as a highly capable maker, he apparently died penniless, with his son applying to the Incorporation for financial assistance on his father's death.John Smith, author of Old Scottish Clockmakers from 1453 to1850, states "In view of the long time he was in business, - thirty-five years - it is remarkable how exceedingly scarce are specimens of his art, only three have come under our notice: one being the splendid clock in the lobby of the advocates library, another that was exposed for sale in the window of a dealer in Queen Street Edinburgh, both these two having cases of beautiful and chaste marquetry; and the third one in possession of a private party in Linlithgow". Another marquetry longcase clock by Broun dating to the late 17th century sold in these rooms, 1 September, 2021, lot 18.
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the arched brass dial with a silver Roman numeral chapter, subsidiary seconds dial, and date aperture, the arch boss signed JOHN BROUN EDINBURGH, in a swan-neck hood with brass finials above a shaped trunk door flanked by fluted quarter columns, the twin-train eight-day movement striking a bell221cm high, 41cm wide, 25cm deep
A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCKThe arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring and detailed 'John Daglish Alnwick' (dial, movement and case associated), 229cm high, with two weights and a pendulumCondition report: The case has been restored at some point. There are marks and knocks consistent with age. A split to the base vertically. Veneer damage around the dial door surround. The movement appears complete and clean. It may require a service before use.Two weights, pendulum and a key as noted above.
A FRENCH BOULLE MANTEL CLOCKThe movement stamped 'MIROY FRES A PARIS'A French Boulle and gilt metal mounted mantel clock, the 4 inch white enamel dial with Roman numerals, twin train movement striking on a bell stamped 'MIROY FRES A PARIS', with pendulum, 35cm highCondition report;Movement runs when wound, glazed dial door does not stay shut, slight lifting and cracking to the veneer, tarnishing to gilt metal mounts
A GEORGE III OAK REGULATORBy Richard Clark, LondonThe case with a shallow arched pediment, flanked by canted angles, the trunk inset with a panel door, above a stepped base and plinth, the 10in. arched silvered dial, signed in the arch, with sweep minutes, seconds subsidary and hour sector, the movement with arched plates, six turned and shouldered pillars, deadbeat escapement and maintaining power, with steel rod heavy brass bob pendulum, 182cm highCondition reportThe case is in good original condition and a pleasant colour and patina. Some marks and knocks as expected consistent with age. The lower horizontal wooden dial fillet is slightly chipped.The dial is of a good even colour, some very light surface marks in places. Movement appears to have been well maintained but is now a little dusty and would require a service for efficient running. No winding or case keys. One brass cased weight, one large brass bob pendulum
AN UNUSUAL EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY REGULATOR WITH 24-HOUR DIALBy Barraud, LondonThe case with a shallow arch, circular glazed dial opening, above rectangular glazed panel door, on plinth base, the 11in. circular silvered dial, signed [perhaps a replacement?] with sweep minutes, and subsidiaries for seconds and twenty-four hours, the substantial plates with angled shoulders, six large turned pillars, six crossings to the wheels with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power, the glazed mercurial pendulum suspended from a substantial ‘A’-frame mounted on the seatboard, 201cm highCondition reportThe Mercury is temporarily stored separately. One brass cased weight. One weight pulley and key. Case: We’ll figured veneers to the front, especially to the hood and base. Please see additional images on our web for filled former fixings holes in sides. Perhaps these were for some solid fixing?Holes filled on backboard behind movement with a relatively modern wood filler. Would be better removed?Two pairs of additional fixing holes for the pendulum A frame on movement seat board. Two L shaped fixings on backboard to firm up the A frame, once in place. Currently the rear seat board screw holes are covered by forward position of the A frame. Screw hole ties in with risers beneath. Three small vacant holes and two filled holes in seatboard between lower pillars. Beat adjustment bridge has a spare screw hole and two locators which might have been for a cock which held in place the pendulum suspension block. The current suspension block is clearly a replacement.The substantial movement has been well cared for over the years but is now dusty and will require a full service before running.Unusually for Barraud the movement and dial is unnumbered. It may be that it is a replacement, possibly once enamel? The style of the turning to the foot of the dial feet does not match the foot turning of the pillars. The five minute markers and seconds numerals are heavy block. Substantial plates, canted on the upper corners. Wheel work of six crossings.
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY, CROSSBANDED AND OUTLINED LONGCASE CLOCKBy Thomas Harris, BathThe arched pediment with three brass finials, above glazed door, flanked by Corinthian fluted columns, the trunk with banded inlay and a door, on base with bracket feet, 12in. silvered dial, signed, with subsidiaries for seconds and calendar, twin train movement with strike on a bell, 225cm high Condition report: Dial: slightly bent minute hand.Case: in overall good condition, polished and cleaned. Repair to the inside of the hood to the left side with a later side of timber applied, this side also with a silk back cut-out roundel. The movement: possibly later associated, will need to be inspected and no guarantee of its working order. The bell stamped W.H & Co. Bristol. Two cast iron weights, one pendulumGeneral scuffs, knocks and some dents and bruises commensurate with use and age.
A SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCKSigned John Jeffray, GlasgowThe case with a broken arched pediment, blind fret ornament, fluted three-quarter columns, above a trunk with arched inset door and plain plinth on bracket feet, the 12in. arched brass dial, with strike/silent, seconds subsidiary (replaced disc) and signature panel below with calendar aperture, twin train movement striking on a bell, 233cm highCondition reportTwo brass cased weights, one pendulum
A LATE GEORGE II WALNUT & OUTLINED LONGCASE CLOCKSigned William Hill, Junr., WalsinghamThe case with a moulded pediment, arched glazed panel door, above the trunk inset with a break-arched door, on plinth base, the 12in. arched brass dial, signed on a roundel in the arch, with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, twin train movement striking on a bell, 220cm high, movement and case associatedCondition report:The case: base reduced and later plinth added. Some Veneer lose, marks and knocks consistent with age. Case dirty requires a wax. Attractive colour overall especially panel door. There is a shrinkage crack at top where cleat meets main door panel, usual with age. Movement appears to be complete and cared for, now dirty and will require a service. Two brass cased weights, one pendulum
A POSSIBLY UNIQUE MUSICAL LANTERN CLOCKBy Thomas Archer, Moreton in Marsh, circa 1690/1720The dial: 10 1/2in. square brass dial with cherub mask spandrels, the brass chapter ring signed Tho Archar Moreton Inmahis, with single outer line, Roman chapters between fine tridents, and twin inner lines with quarter marking, enclosing a matted centre with single pierced steel hand The movement: With posted frame surmounted with four vase-shaped finials, and a large bell with cutaway section for the carillon carriage, supported by a quatrefoil strap and turned finial, three train movement with anchor escapement, hourly strike from an internal countwheel and musical movement on a carillon of eight bells with eight shaped hammers with a secondary countwheel on the central rear post, played from a wooden barrel with steel pins and brass wheel work The case: In a later oak case with a moulded pediment above dentil ornament, with glazed door flanked by Corithian columns, above teh trunk with rectangular panel door outlined with a parquetry design, on stepped base inlaid with a marquetry foliate oval205cm highThis magnificent and rare clock by Thomas Archer is charmingly signed using a variant of the family surname. It is highly likely that authorship can be attributed to the father: it may, however, be by his first-born of the same Christian name, or possibly even by them both! Thomas Archer (b. 1641), a blacksmith and gunsmith, (sometimes written Archar or Archard) lived in Moreton-in-the-Marsh. He died in 1721. His eldest child was also Thomas (b. 1670) and followed his father in the blacksmith and gunsmith trade at Moreton. In the father’s Will of October 1720 (Thomas Snr.) he leaves his tools to be shared between his two sons, Walter (b. 1674 - d. 1742) and Charles (b. 1676). The implication of this is that Thomas (Jnr.) had predeceased his father by this date. Walter and Charles are known to have moved from Moreton in the last years of the 17th Century and worked as partners in Stow-on-the-Wold. A good deal has been written about the Archers by Loomes and Smith. COMPARATIVE LITERATUREBarnaby Smith, The Archer Family of Stow, Antiquarian Horology, Winter 1998, p. 345-352.Brian Loomes, Clocks, January 1986, January 1989, October 2000, September 2001, April 2002, June 2011 and March 2012, for a variety of articles on the Archers.Brian Loomes, Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700, Ashbourne 2014, p. 17.Antiquarian Horological Society, Time and Place, English Country Clocks 1600-1840, an Exhibition at the Museum of the History of Science, University of Oxford, November 2006. See page 81 for a musical movement by Edward Bilbie of Chew Stoke of around the same date.
AN UNUSUAL FRENCH LAPIS LAZULI-MOUNTED SILVER PLATED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKCirca 1900The Empire style case with laurel wreath and ribbon handle, above a solid top with foliate spandrels, the engine-turned dial inscribed CHAS FRODSHAM, 27 SOUTH MOULTEN (sic) LONDON W1, with Arabic numerals, with a lapis lazuli panel with anthemion spandrels, the sides and back door with lapis lazuli rectangular panels, the twin train movement with strike/repeat on a gong and a small enamel alarm setting disc16.5cm highCondition report: The clocks ticks when wound. The repeat functions. The escapement is a modern replacement. At some point the front left foot has been knocked and is very slightly mis-shaped, in so much that the clock rocks on a glass top.
A GEORGE III SMALL BRASS-MOUNTED EBONISED BRACKET TIMEPIECEBy Hardy, LondonThe case with a break-arch top surmounted by a brass carrying handle, on plinth base and brass bun feet, the 4in. arched silvered dial, signed and with blued steel trefoil hands, the single train chain fusee movement with rectangular plates 25cm highCondition Report:Pendulum and keyThere is no front glass and the right side glass is loose. The clock is in good overall condition. Some slight marks and knocks consistent with age, especially to the door key hole. Some wear to silvering around winding square.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCKBy Thomas Delasalle, London, circa 1770The bell top case with handle surmount and four finials, above arched glazed door and brass grille side panels, on plinth base and brass bracket feet, the 8in. arched brass dial with strike/silent in the arch, above silvered chapter ring, enclosing signature panel, the twin train movement with foliate engraved backplate, later anchor escapement and strike on a bell54 cm highCondition report:With pendulum and key
A RARE AND UNUSUAL GEORGE III AUTOMATON STRIKING BRACKET CLOCKBy Thomas Bray, Westminster, circa 1770The bell top case with handle surmount and four turned and engraved finials, above a glazed panel door with brass grille panels to the sides, on plinth base and brass bracket feet, the 6 3/4in. arched brass and painted dial with a scene of a farrier’s yard, furnace and two horses being shoed, above the silvered chapter ring enclosing the signature, above calendar aperture, blued steel hands, the twin train movement with foliate engraved backplate, fully signed Thomas Bray, Next St. Margarets Church Westminster, with verge escapement and strike on a bell54cm high Condition report: The case is in good condition. There are some small veneer repairs as would be expected in places. The finials and mounts to the pediment may be later replacements? The dial is in good condition. There is some slight loss to edges on the painted automata panel. The movement has been maintained well. The automata engagement rod from the pendulum appears to be missing a soldered piece so partially works. The other fine tapered metal wires appear to engage with each other. The movement ticks when wound and strikes.
A WILLIAM AND MARY EBONISED BRACKET TIMEPIECEBy Gabriel Smith, BarthomleyThe case mounted with giltmetal foliate panels, with domed top and foliate-cast scrolled handle, with four finials, the 6 3/4in. square brass dial with cast mask spandrels, signed silvered chapter ring, enclosing a matted centre with calendar aperture and harboured winding hole, the gut fusee movement with foliate engraved plates, verge escapement and formerly with pull-quarter repeat (now lacking) and now with one in passing strike39cm highGabriel Smith is recorded as working in Cheshire. Born in 1656, he died at Barthomley aged 87 in 1743. He was at some point in Nantwich as occasionally his work is signed 'Namptwich'. An interesting early maker.The very unusual engraving to the backplate is discussed and illustrated in Sunny Dzik, Engraving on English Table Clocks, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800, Oxford, 2019, p. 324.Here Smith screws his pillars into the backplate, a feature he is known for. It demonstrated that, most likely, his work is completely by his own hand and did not rely on a movement bought in from London. Condition report: The case has been subject to restoration at some point. The ebonised decoration appears to have been refreshed. The back has evidence of former mounts. Some damage to the mount at the base of the front door. The glasses have a slight green tinge, perhaps replacements. The dial fillet is replaced. The case construction is not typical for a clock of this period. The dome appears to be formed from one piece of wood and its underside roughly carved out to accommodate the handle fittings. Other elements present that the case has similarities to continental work of that time? Especially the base plate. It may simply be that Smith was unconventional as evidenced by the fixing method of the pillars in the movement. As stated the quarter wheel work is now lost as evidenced by spare holes in the plates. The one in passing strike mechanism is of course a later variation.
A GEORGE III OAK STRIKING LANTERN CLOCKBy Stone, AylesburyThe case with a shallow arch and glazed dial aperture, above the slender trunk, inset with a door, on a stepped base and plain plinth, the 5 1/2in. arched brass dial, with signature roundel to the arch, the posted frame movement with verge escapement and countwheel strike on a bell186cm highCondition report:A charming the piece. The case of slim proportions. In good condition, marks and knocks consistent with age. Some old repairs in places. The movement is dirty and dusty. Dial spandrels worn through polishing. Movement will require conservation. The back feet and back finials have been partially removed to allow fitting to the case. With a brass cased weight.
A MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE CABINETLate 19th / 20th century and later, with four glazed doors over three drawers and cupboards, 165cm wide; 221.5cm highCondition report: Later metal work. Scuffs, knocks, dents and marks consistent with considerable use and age. Some heavier scuffs to the door frames. Various shelves with some missing and those that are present - with some warping, chipping and some later. Later clips.Lacquered surfaces. Will require tidying up. Please see extra images on www.bellmans.co.ukThe quality of the timber and construction would suggest a late 19th century or 20th century construction with later elements. The plinth base to this lot is slightly higher in comparison to lot 988.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE CABINETWith four astragal glazed doors over four panel cupboards, on plinth base, 213cm wide; 46.5cm deep; 262cm highCondition report: One key.Generally in good condition and functional. There are a few areas of damage including some water marks to the base of one glazed door (left side)and related shelf infront. Various scuffs and scratches where the inverted cupboard doors have opened and closed. Some veneer loss to edge of the side return (one piece present attached in cupboard) Other numerous old scuffs, old dents, marks (some small minor patches of filler), notably to the plinth base and bottom of the cupboard doors.There have been some alterations over time as to be expected, possibly the base has been reduced in depth slightly as the top half over hangs at the back. Repair to the central area of the moulded section running along the top of the base section, beneath the area where the two central doors meet. See extra images.Some shrinkage and movement to the backboards. See additional images on www.bellmans.co.uk
A LATE 19TH CENTURY BURMESE HARDWOOD CARVED SIDE CABINETWith profusely carved and pierced twin door bow front section flanked by door to either side, divided by columns, on plinth base, 140cm wide; 42cm deep; 112cm highCondition report: The top is 42cm deep at the deepest point, and including the plinth base is approx 45cm deep.In good condition. A few scuffs, chips and knocks to edges and extremities, marks and general signs of wear commensurate with use and age. Some areas of minor shrinkage to the timber and between the jointed sections. The central doors enclosing two shelves and doors either side also with two shelfs. Slightly loose moulding to the bottom right of the plinth base.
A 17TH CENTURY AND LATER OAK CUPBOARDWith two four panel doors, on plinth base, 168cm wide; 42.5cm deep; 127cm highCondition report: The cupboard is 42.5cm deep. Probably dates from the late 17th Century with a number of later parts including the backboards, bottom board, plinth and other elements. The horizontal section across the top of the right side door is later pegged and rail is later, the other side with loss to the left door, top left corner. Various other later repairs - please see additional images on www.bellmans.co.uk, including a repair below the hinge on the right side of the door, filler to some of the losses. Both doors with a four nails in a square configuration to the centre. The cupboard is probably a housekeeper’s example, estate made. Lacking any shelves but with later support bars added to the sides. Otherwise, scuffs, chips, small losses, shrinkage and movement to timber commensurate with use and age. A few water marks to the top.
A PAIR OF FRENCH LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY DIRECTOIRE STYLE KINGWOOD AND TULIPWOOD CORNER CABINETS OR ENCOIGNURES (2)Each inset with a rouge griotte marble top, above a bow fronted quarter veneered door, enclosed a mirror glass lined interior, 60cm wide; 89cm highCondition report:In good condition. At some point the veneers have been tidied, cleaned and polished. Some small patch repairs in areas. Minor veneer shrinkage, scuffs and some small chips in areas, as to be expected. Old worm in some areas, notably to one with old holes evident along the top edge of the moulding to the front. Interiors fitted with mirror glass lining at some point. Some has oxidised with losses to silvering. One has a single glass shelf, the other has two shelves (one of which has a bruise to the front) The marble tops in good condition. Minor scuffs, scratches and minor light small chips to the odd edge. One key.
A CHINESE HONGMU AND MOTHER-OF PEARL INLAID HANGING WALL DISPLAY CABINETLate 19th centuryRectangular form with an arrangement of shelves, the sides of the glazed door inlaid with flowers, 49cm high by 42cm wide by 8.5cm deepVertical split to the backboard. Some shrinkage and chips to exposed dovetails on cornersProvenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London. Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer andscreenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
Military Clock. WWII period Bakelite mantel clock by Smiths, Enfield, the arched case with circular silvered dial, black Arabic numerals and broad arrow, single winding hole, the pierced rear door enclosing brass movement stamped 'Smiths Enfield Made in Gt Britain by the Enfield Clock Co. Ltd' numbered '5210', with pendulum and key, the base inscribed R.H.Q., small chip to the rear foot, 20.5cm high x 22cm wideQty: (1)
A Victorian walnut and floral marquetry pier cabinetwith gilt metal mounts, rectangular top above frieze inlaid in floral motif, with ornate applied gilt metal corbals, border, trim and Satyr mask head, arched glazed door, fitted single shelf to interior with velvet lining, on shaped plinth basewidth 82cm x height 113.5cm x depth 33cmCondition: Generally structurally sound/ good - losses to veneer, splitting and wear. The top with losses to veneer particularly to front left corner, marks, and a small area of right hand edge. The left hand side panel with vertical fracture to veneer almost entire length and further horizontal fracture. The door with right angle shaped split to left hand side above glazing and further vertical split to top left of door. Mount trim to top edge of glazing loose. Small loss of veneer to directly under top. Mask loose to right hand side. The velvet lining with some marks and indentation. Plinth base - section of loss to right hand side. Velvet lining with marks and indentation. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE AUCTION VENUE, FARLEIGH GOLF CLUB BY 3PM ON FRIDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
A late 19th century French Louis XVI style ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mounted mantle clockcircular blue ground porcelain dial painted with black Roman numerals and a winged putto to centre, 8 day drum movement striking on a bell, numbered 2618, 411, the case embellished with masks and scrolls surmounted by an ormolu mounted twin handled urn and a plaque painted with a Watteauesque courting couple, on scroll feetheight 46.5 cmCondition: Rear glass door cracked. Some jewelling decoration is absent. Otherwise no apparent issues. No winding key present. Movement untested
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