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Y A FINE WILLIAM III BRASS MOUNTED EBONY TABLE CLOCKWilliam Jourdain, London, circa 1700The five finned pillar bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and inside rack for the hour striking mechanism, the backplate signed W. Jourdain, London to the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate centred with a leafy basket and with herringbone border, the 7 inch square brass dial with canted border shaped false bob aperture further signed W. Jourdain, London to a recessed silvered plate behind and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands, winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and N/S strike/silent selection switch at three o`clock, the case with elaborate repousse double basket top surmount with fine twin cherub cast handle to the profile mask medallion scroll centred pierced upper tier, the lower tier with relief panel of St. George slaying the dragon flanked by figural military trophies within a conforming cherub and scroll decorated field and flanked by unusual gilt urn finials with tall baluster spires, the front applied with scroll pierced gilt repousse mounts to the frame of the door, the sides with glazed lozenge apertures over rectangular windows, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on complex moulded shallow skirt base with cast claw feet. 42cm (16.5ins) high with handle down, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Provenance: the property of a private collector, north London; purchased at Woolley and Wallis sale of Clocks, Pocket Watches, Barometers & Scientific Instruments 26th October 2010 (lot 138) for £6,500 hammer. The life and work of William Jordain and his successors is recorded in Ponsford, Clive N.THE JOURDAIN FAMILY OF SPITALFIELDS, LONDON, SPECIALISTS IN CHIME AND MUSICAL WORK published in the September 2007 issue of Antiquarian Horology (Vol. XXX number III, pages 381-99). Ponsford notes that William Jourdain was born in Dieppe in around 1665 to David Jourdain a Huguenot. In 1686 the family fled across the channel to escape persecution following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, and by 1688 the family had settled in London with William Jourdain being admitted to the congregation of the French Church of Threadneedle Street. William Jourdain married his cousin, Anne Le Sturgeon (with whom he had ten children) in 1695 and set-up business as a clockmaker in Spitalfields. After the death of Anne William Jourdain married his second wife, Suzanne Savoy in 1712 who again he outlived allowing him to marry his third wife Susanne Savoy in 1741. William Jourdain died in 1747 leaving the business to his son of the same name who continued in his father's footsteps until he was admitted to William Sutton's Hospital, near Smithfield in 1778 where he remained until his death in 1782.William Jourdain, like many highly skilled Huguenot immigrant craftsmen, apparently never gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company. However this did not seem to hinder him in his work as surviving examples demonstrate a high quality approach, often incorporating complications such as musical work and highly decorated cases. The highly decorative nature of the case of the current lot reflects Jourdains 'high-style Huguenot' approach and interestingly can be directly compared to an example housing a movement and dial by Langley Bradley which was sold in these rooms on Wednesday 4th December 2013 (lot 173). The engraving to the backplate is well executed and most likely by a fellow Huguenot being perhaps the same individual who executed the backplate for a clock by Simon DeCharmes which is illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS - Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 245 (Figure 14.3).Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition. A series of filled holes to the upper left hand margin of the plates suggests that a pull-quarter repeat mechanism was fitted at some time which is no longer present. The escapement wheelwork has either been re-pinioned or replaced and the lower potance is also a replacement however the top potance, backcock and apron would appear to be original hence the escapement appears not to be a reconversion. Indeed the position of the internal rack for the striking mechanism has most likely deterred conversion to anchor escapement in the past. The upper two wheel of the strike train have been re-pinioned otherwise movement appears to be original and in good condition. The dial is in fine clean condition with strong gilding (although it has possibly been regilded at some point). The chapter ring has some very light concentric rubbing to the silvering; the hour hand may be a well-made replacement.The case is generally in good original condition with no visible damage of losses to the 'double-basket' superstructure; the finials also appear free from damage. The front door has sections missing from the repousse mounts to each end of the upper and lower rails. The right hand mount has a small loss to the lower edge and the left hand has three breaks and a small loss. The front door hinges and lock have been replaced and there is a small veneer loss to the lower right hand corner of the dial mask (where the veneer overlaps the dial plate). The rear door retains its original hinges and lock, the veneers exhibit numerous small historic holes indicating that the repousse mounts were also once fitted to the rear door but are now no longer present. The sides are in good condition although there are two small blemishes to the rear of the left hand side from where the pins securing the rear door hinges have pierced the veneers. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage and a few other very slight age related blemishes.Clock has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN AUSTRIAN ORMOLU CASED GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING 'PENDULE D'OFFICIER' WITH ALARMUnsigned, early 19th centuryThe circular three train short duration movement with verge escapement regulated by vertical sprung monometallic balance with faceted endstone and sounding the quarters on one gong followed by the hours on a second every quarter-hour, the alarm mechanism with rear winding square and sounding on the first gong, the 2.75 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with fine pierced and engraved gilt hands and steel alarm setting pointer set within a deep lattice milled surround fitted with a hinged glazed bezel, the circular cushion-shaped engine-milled case with fixed foliate scroll cast handle incorporating repeat plunger over fine tight concentric repeating scroll decoration to the body of the case, the rear with circular glazed door, on cast dolphin supports with pad feet. 17cm (6.75ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide, 6cm (2.25ins) deep. Three related travelling clocks, including one by the renowned early 19th century Viennese clockmaker Philip Happacher, are illustrated in Fritsch, Peter Wiener Reiseuhren pages 270 -71. Condition Report: We understand this clock has a duration of approx 30 hours The clock is ticking, Dreweatts cannot guarantee if the movement is in full working order of make any comments as to accuracy of time keeping, the hour hand is repaired, the dial is a little torn, has keys The case has very light rubbing  Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL AUSTRIAN GILTWOOD AND GESSO WALL REGULATOR TIMEPIECEUnsigned, probably Vienna, circa 1870The four pillar single train eight-day movement with slightly tapered backplate pierced with four keyhole slots for hanging from the case backboard and deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wooden shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the two-piece gilt on black enamel Roman numeral dial with brass edged recessed centre, pierced gilt hands and moulded brass bezel, the gilt break-arch top case with applied gesso foliate trail decoration to the cavetto cornice over floral spray infill to arch and rectangular stepped ogee moulded glazed door enclosing decorative panel to backboard, flanked by rococo scroll decorated rectangular projections capped with turned finials to both the upper and lower margins, the sides with slender rectangular windows within decorative moulded border over cavetto shaped base with floating arcaded apron and applied with rococo scrolls over fruiting leaf pendant.122cm (48ins) high, 45cm (17.75ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.   Condition Report: Movement is complete, appears all-original and is in working condition however mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean and overhaul. The dial has some light/moderate wear to the gilt numerals as well as a very small chip next to the brass ferrule of the winding hole. The enamel 'surface' appears also to have bloomed hence finish is now a little uneven exhibiting areas of satin/matt as well as shiny. The case is in fine condition with damage limited to a few very small bumps and scuffs. Timepiece is complete with pendulum, weight (both in good but slight/tarnished condition) and a small crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE, CONCENTRIC CALENDAR AND CENTRE SECONDSJohn Wyke, Liverpool, circa 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with centre-planted Graham-type deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13.25 inch brass break-arch dial incorporating additional brass sweep centre seconds and pierced concentric calendar hands to the foliate scroll engraved matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring engraved with days-of-the-month to inner track and with Arabic five minutes to outer, with scroll-pierced steel hour and minute hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated with age of the moon to the circumference and with silvered star overlays to the delineated sphere engraved lunettes beneath arched silvered nameplate engraved JOHN WYKE LIVERPOOL to upper margin, the case in the manner of Gillows with cavetto moulded swan neck pediment, gilt scroll decorated blue glass panel inserts and break-arch frieze over the hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by square-section reeded Corinthian columns, the sides with conforming pilasters planted towards the rear, the trunk with dentil-edged concave throat and blind fretwork frieze over shaped-top caddy-moulded door flanked by fluted quarter-columns, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over shaped panel to front flanked by canted angles decorated with simulated quoins, on ogee bracket feet.246cm (97ins) high, 61cm (24ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. John Wyke of Prescott and Liverpool is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born in Prescott in 1720 and working up until 1787. His life and work is much more comprehensively described by Alan Smith in the preface of Wyke, John A CATALOGUE OF TOOLS FOR WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS facsimile reprint of the late 18th century catalogue published for The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum by the University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville in 1978. Smith notes that Wyke was established in Prescott by 1753 and by 1759 was preparing to move to Liverpool where he was sworn in as a burgess in 1761. Shortly after moving to Liverpool Wyke became associated with other enlightened individuals such as fellow clockmaker and polymath Joseph Finney and the Liverpool merchant, Thomas Bentley of 'Wedgwood and Bentley' fame. Bentley in-turn introduced Wyke to Josiah Wedgewood who was looking for a suitably skilled toolmaker to supply punches and other tools for the potting trade. During this period Wyke's workshop established itself as a leading supplier of tools to the horological and other trades, indeed Smith notes that he supplied tools to the eminent engineer James Watt in 1767.In around 1770 John Wyke took in fellow clock and watchmaker Thomas Green into partnership; Green had been working for Wyke as foreman up to this point hence was seen as a natural successor. Wyke's health went into decline from around 1783 and he died at home in Liverpool in 1787 leaving Thomas Green to continue the business which he did until after 1800. The current lot is very much a typical example of Wyke's work (albeit with additional refinements of centre seconds and concentric calendar) and can be compared to two examples illustrated by Smith in the aforementioned publication on pages 8 and 9 (Figures 8-11).Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only very slight tarnishing/discolouration to the silvered finishes in places; the lunar disc retains original painted finish with slight wear/rubbing only. The movement and dial sit on what appears to be the original seatboard onto uprights (cheeks) within the case which are free from visible alteration/adjustment hence in our opinion the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in good original condition. The superstructure of the hood appears to survive in its original form (there is no evidence of a box or any other type of structure being previously fitted) and looks undisturbed. The infill to the front of the pediment is blue glass painted with gilt scrollwork - this is most likely a replacement as the original was most likely verre-eglomise. The inside of the hood has had some strengthening/re-gluing around the dial mask - this is most likely die to the mask becoming a little loose hence not indicative that the movement and dial have been married to the case.The trunk and base are in good original condition, the trunk door lock and hinges have been replaced otherwise faults are very muck limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage (most noticeably within the figuring of the trunk door veneers) and other slight age related blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A WILLIAM IV INLAID MAHOGANY QUARTER CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKUnsigned, circa 1840The six pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial with strike/silent switch at twelve o'clock and pierced blued steel hands behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the break-arch case with shaped concave-sided upstand over ebony line scroll and panel inlaid front incorporating carved corbels to shoulders, the sides slightly flaring at the base with brass ring handles over brass fretwork inset lancet-shaped sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on mounded skirt base with brass ball feet; with a 20th century wall bracket incorporating panel inlaid table over curved supportThe clock 61cm (24ins) high, 34cm (13.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep; the wall bracket 21cm (8.25ins) high. Provenance: Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration of significant replacements. The strike/silent switch jams on silent hence requires adjustment; the hour strike does work when the switch is in strike mode (pushed to the right) the quarter chiming train will run through regardless of whether the strike/silent switch is on or off hence has a lever positioned below the bell hammers which when pushed shunts the quarter barrel along it pivot hence brings the pins out of alignment with the hammers to silence the quarter strike mechanism. This feature may well be a later modification. The dial finish appears original and has overall light to moderate crazing a small chip near the VI numeral and another to the centre; there also a couple of scratches and some wear/losses to the edge (behind the bezel so can't be seen). The cased is good original condition with faults limited to relatively minor age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear as well as a few small historic veneer patch repairs. The wall bracket has some slight veneer shrinkage cracking to underside otherwise is in good condition.Clock has a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A GILT BRASS MOUNTED EBONY BASKET-TOP TABLE TIMEPIECE WITH SKELETONISED DIALThe movement by Phillips Brothers, London, circa 1840, the case and dial circa 1680The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast over engraved signature Phillips Brothers, 31 COCKSPUR STR'T and number 1123 to backplate, the six inche square gilt brass dial with high-position calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered skeletonised chapter ring incoporating Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine sculpted steel scroll-pierced hands and small winged cherub mask spandrels to angles, the case with teardrop-centred leaf cast hinged carrying handle to the gilt repousse domed superstructure decorated with Ho-Ho bird and winged putti inhabited pierced scrolling foliate flanked by acanthus leaves to angles, over simple cushion top moulding and scroll-pierced stretched lozenge-shaped sound fret to the upper rail of the glazed front door flanked by slender free-standing Doric columns with gilt caps and bases to angles, the sides with vacant cartouche centred foliate scroll relief decorated repousse sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case and with further columns to angles, on torus moulded shallow skirt base with gilt disc feet.31.5cm (12.5ins) high excluding handle, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. The Phillips Brothers are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1839-69 however online sources suggest that they were at 31 Cockspur Street until 1842. The dial and case of the current lot appear to date from the early 1680's. The case is unusual in having columns at the angles; however there is no evidence in the construction of the case to indicate that they are later additions. Indeed it is likely that these are a 'hangover' from the previous architectural period of table clock design which were phased-out during the second half of the 1670's as spring clocks became smaller and more portable. This most likely coincided with the increasing use of repeat-work which rendered spring clocks useful at night as well as during the day hence a need for increased portability to allow them to be taken upstairs at the end of each evening. The unusual design of the handle can be directly compared to that on a timepiece by John Wise (dating to around 1668) illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) Horological Masterworks on pages 82 and 83; whilst the relatively simple cushion mouldings are reminiscent of cases housing movements by Henry Jones (see Dawson, P.G., Drover C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks pages 425-26, Plates 611-12). Another case with closely related mouldings and a basket top (and also with skeletonised dial), this time for a timepiece by James Markwick, is also illustrated in Early English Clocks, on page 428 (Plate 619). Although the movement in the current lot is a 19th century replacement the installation is of very high quality and does not detract from the external appearance of the clock in anyway. 

A MAHOGANY MINIATURE LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH PASSING STRIKE AND MOONPHASEThe dial signed for Thomas Far, Southampton, early 19th century and laterThe early 19th century movement with four-wheel train, shouldered plates, anchor escapement regulated by 21 inch pendulum and sounding each hour with a single blow on bell mounted above the plates, the 6 inch brass break-arch dial inscribed Tho's Far, Southampton to the silvered centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial sphere engraved lunettes and curved silvered scale annotated for age of the moon to the upper margin, now in a later case with swan neck pediment over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by Corinthian columns with brass caps and bases to hood, the trunk with stepped ogee throat moulding over shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns to trunk, on plinth base with conforming top mouldings and canted angles over bracket feet, together with a further stained oak separate box-shaped plinth.149cm (58.75ins) high excluding additional plinth, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Thomas Far of Southampton does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however the movement and possibly the dial of the current lot would appear to date from the early 19th century. 

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE CLOCKHenry Raworth, Plymouth, late 18th centuryThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, trip hour repeat and signed Henry Raworth, PLYMOUTH to the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate, the 6.75 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and repeat signature Henry Raworth, PLYMOUTH to centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered Strike/Silent selection ring flanked by conforming mounts, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle over complex top mouldings and brass fillet bordered glazed dial aperture to the front door incorporating brass-edged front angles, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt with brass bracket feet.39cm (15.25ins) high excluding handle, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Henry Raworth in recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as married in 1761 and working in Plymouth up until 1795.Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition and appears original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements although the pendulum rod and bob are probably fairly recent. The dial is in good clean condition with faults very much limited to very slight scratching/wear around the winding holes. The movement and dial are original to the case and the case is in good condition having only very slight shrinkage cracking t the curved arch top. The mask around the dial (behind front door) has some patch repairs to the veneer overlap. The rear door has a small veneer chip to the right hand curve of the arch. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to very minor shrinkage and a few very slight bruises/blemishes.Clock is complete with case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A DECORATIVE MAHOGANY AND FLORAL MARQUETRY QUARTER-CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKThe dial signed for Henry Lane, Bristol, late 19th century incorporating earlier elementsThe four pillar triple-train movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and rack striking the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the foliate trail engraved matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and inscribed Henry Lane to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath rolling moonphase to arch with scroll engraved lunettes beneath silvered outer border calibrated with the age of the moon beneath inscription HIGH WATER AT BRISTOL KEY in a case with fretwork swan neck pediment over geometric carved cornice and floral marquetry infill to the quadrants above the hinged glazed dial aperture with integral three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular brass grille frets and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with shaped-top caddy moulded door inlaid with shaped panels of 17th century style bird inhabited flowering foliage into a rosewood ground, the surround with conforming decoration to upper quadrants, the plinth base fronted with a conforming marquetry panel over ogee bracket feet.242cm (95.25ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The current lot appears to be a late 19th century rebuild (with augmentations to the movement and case) of a clock originally by Henry Lane of Bristol who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London then Bristol 1775-97.

Y AN EARLY VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD SMALL GOTHIC BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH WALL BRACKETCummins, London, circa 1840The four pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the 4 inch stepped ogee gothic arch shaped single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Cummins, 148 Leadenhall Street, London to lower margin and with pierced blued steel hands, the gabled case with wavy crest and obelisk spire finials over cavetto cornice and hinged glazed front door, the sides with rectangular windows and the rear with triangular-topped glazed door set within the frame of the case, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base with fluted band to upper margin and compressed bun feet, the wall bracket with rectangular table over single carved C-scroll support and inverted lancet-shaped backboard.The clock 31cm (12.25ins) high 18cm (7ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) wide; the clock on wall bracket 52cm (20.5ins) high overall. Two early 19th century clockmakers with the surname Cummins are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 - Thomas 1806-32 and Charles 1837-51. 

Y A LATE VICTORIAN INLAID ROSEWOOD WATCHSTAND IN THE FORM OF A MINIATURE LONGCASE CLOCKAnonymous, late 19th centuryThe arched pediment with fan inlay to tympanum over parquetry decorated moulded cornice and circular aperture within turned surround and further fan quadrant panels to hood, the trunk with concave throat above raised rectangular urn inlaid panel flanked by slender half columns, the rear with access door for the hood aperture, the plinth base with cavetto top moulding over oval fan cartouche to front and moulded skirt; with two other watch holders, 19th century, the first rosewood, of arched form and with single drawer to base, the second with circular panel over dished base, (3).The miniature clock case 42cm (16.5ins) high, 12.5cm (5ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Estate of Lawrance Hurst.Condition Report: The 'miniature longcase clock' is missing its throat moulding across the front as well as well and the left hand trunk pilaster capital. Otherwise is complete however the left hand cornice moulding and the slip above the base top moulding to the right hand side are currently detached. There is no trunk door key present. Faults are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age related wear and blemishes. The drawer-fronted stand has evidence of being decorated with two rosettes at each end of the arch which are no longer present (slight witness marks are visible). The drawer is missing its knob and the veneers to the fascia flanking each side of the drawer and along the lower rail have been repaired/replaced. Faults are otherwise limited to minor age related bumps, scuffs etc. The third stand is in sound original condition exhibiting age related wear only. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEJames Sandiford, Manchester, circa 1780The four pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated for age of the moon to the circumference of the disc beneath silvered plate signed JAMES SANDIFORD to upper margin, the case in the manner of Gillows with box upstand fronted by cavetto moulded swan neck pediment, gilt scroll decorated red glass over diamond lozenge lattice-pierced panel inserts, and break-arch frieze above the hinged glazed dial aperture with bolection mouldings to frame and flanked by fluted Corinthian columns, the sides with Roman Doric half-columns planted at the rear, the trunk with ogee-outline throat and blind fretwork frieze over shaped-top door veneered in book-matched flame figured mahogany within complex moulded border flanked by fluted quarter-columns, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming veneers to front flanked by canted angles on squat skirt with ogee bracket feet.240cm (94.5ins) high excluding finials, 58.5ins (23ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. James Sandiford is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Salford, Manchester 1772-81. The case of the current lot exhibits details often seen on examples known to have been made by Gillows of Lancaster most notably the bolection moulding to the hood door frame and the ogee outline throat mouldings.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only very slight tarnishing/discolouration to the silvered finishes in places; the lunar disc has probably been repainted and has some slight lifting/bubbling to the painted finish. The lunettes have also been repainted and there is a bruise to the inner edge of the chapter ring beneath the VIII numeral; the hour hand is an incorrectly sized replacement. The movement and dial sit on what appears to be the original seatboard onto uprights (cheeks) within the case which are free from visible alteration/adjustment hence in our opinion the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in good original condition. The superstructure of the hood appears to survive in its original form. The finial blocks are replacements and the infill to the front of the pediment is glass painted with gilt scrollwork and diamond lattice frets - these areas of infill were is most likely originally verre-eglomise hence the current glass panel and lattice frets are probably replacements. The lock for the trunk door is detached (but present and undamaged), there is a vertical shrinkage crack to the front of the plinth base and the left hand side of the trunk is a little sun-faded otherwise case is generally free form significant visible faults with damage limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other minor age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum and two weights but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU MOUNTED 'VERNIS MARTIN' BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETThe dial signed for Guerbois, Paris, the case stamped for Jacques Dubois, Paris, mid 18th centuryThe two train movement with four column-turned pillars pinned through the backplate, verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with silk suspension and outside countwheel hour striking sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 11 inch circular twenty-five piece enamel cartouche dial signed GUERBOIS, APARIS to the circular white enamel centre within blue on white Roman hour numerals and scroll cast gilt borders incorporating conforming Arabic five minute cartouche numerals to outer track, the waisted mid green painted case with generous scroll pierced surmount to the swept superstructure painted with sprays of roses between applied gilt scroll cast angle mounts above elaborate rococo crest and shaped glazed foliate-border cast door applied with bold leafy apron mount incorporating a recumbent Ho-Ho bird, within leafy trail painted surround applied with further scroll mounts to angles and with tall brass-edged inset arched windows within conforming painted field to sides, on four generous cast scroll feet with apron between, stamped IDUBOIS beside JME monogram to top beneath superstructure and JME twice again to rear, with matching original floral spray painted ogee-shaped wall bracket with shallow cavetto upstand to table above 'S' scroll cast frieze and rococo scroll mounts to apron and front angles over conforming cast pendant to base.The clock 97cm (38.25ins) high, 44cm (17.25ins) wide, 21cm (8.25) ins deep; the clock and wall bracket 133.5cm (52.5ins) high overall.  Provenance: The property of a private collector, North London; purchased in these rooms 17th March 2015 (lot 56) for £3,800 hammer. Louis-Denis Guerbois is recorded in Tardy Tardy DICTIONAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as apprenticed in Paris 1751/52. Jacques Dubois is recorded in Nicolay, Jean L'ART ET LA MANIERE DES MAITRES EBENISTES FRANCAIS AU XVIIIe SIECLE as an important ebeniste who was appointed Maitre in 1742. Jacques Dubois was born in 1694 and is believed to have trained under his half-brother Noel Gerard during the 1720's-30's before qualifying as a Master at the relatively mature age of 48. Although Dubois appears not to have supplied pieces directly to the French Court he is known to have made pieces for minor Royalty such as Madame Elizabeth, Louis XV's daughter who married the Duke of Parma. Dubois is particularly well known for his contribution to the evolution of French rococo furniture as well as his striking use of marquetry veneers and lacquer finishes. He died in 1763 leaving a substantial inventory of workshop tools, furniture and clocks.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in sound original working condition with no obvious significant replacements or alterations. Although the movement is reasonably clean and in working order a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial is generally in fair presentable condition but has faults to many of the enamel numeral plaques. All the outer minute numerals appear to have been over-painted with a coat of white ground and new black Arabic numerals. This is most likely due a significant number of these having noticeable damage requiring all to be refinished to match. The larger hour numeral plaques have a series of hairline cracks to the I, VIII, X & XI numerals and repaired edge chips to I, V, VII, VIII & X; the IIII numeral has also been significantly over-painted (leaving II, III, VI, & IX apparently free from noticeable/significant damage or restoration). The centre appears free form noticeable cracks or chips. The gilt cast dial plate appears to be in good original condition, the hands also appear original and are in good condition.The case is generally complete and free from structural damage other than slight shrinkage in places however the painted decoration has significant flaking to the right hand side of the surmount, the base board of the interior and all three sides of the wall bracket. Otherwise damage to painted decoration is limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, localised small degree of flaking and light wear. The interior of the rear door panel has probably been fully restored/repainted. The rear of the case has been re-ebonised over some slight historic worm damage and other minor faults commensurate with age. The mounts appear all-intact and retain much of their original gilding. Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN GILT BRASS MOUNTED OAK QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKThe movement by Winterhalder and Hoffmeier, Schwaerzenbach, early 20th centuryThe four pillar triple train movement with anchor escapement, chiming a choice of two melodies on eight coiled gongs and sounding the hour on a further larger gong, the backplate stamped W & H, Sch to lower margin, the 7.5 inch arched brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minute to outer track, with decorative steel hands and scroll cast brass lower spandrels beneath arch incorporating subsidiary regulation flanked by CHIME/SILENT and CHIME on eight Gongs/Chime on four Gongs selection dials set within conforming scroll cast infill centred with a winged cherub mask, the English case with two tiers of pineapple finials to the superstructure incorporating baluster gallery and brass figural frieze to front over complex top mouldings and break-arch glazed hinged dial aperture fitted with silvered brass canted insert to interior and twin cherub mounts to upper quadrants flanked by grotesque terms to front angles, the sides with arched cast cherub mask centred sunburst frets and the rear with rectangular door inset with brass grille sound fret, the cavetto moulded skirt base applied with brass presentation plaque engraved PRESENTED TO. Captain J. Johnson, BY A FEW OLD ASSOCIATES OF, THE OFFICE STAFF OF MESS'RS THO'S WILSON, SONS & Co LTD, AS A MARK OF THEIR RESPECT AND ESTEEM. APRIL 1906, on cast brass lions paw feet.66cm (26ins) high, 42cm (16.5ins), 29cm (11.5ins) wide.Condition Report: The movement is complete (except for the pendulum which is not present) and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the trains are just about operational the movement is in very dirty/neglected condition hence will require a clean/service before they can be put to use. The dial has moderate tarnishing/mellowing to the silvering and is generally in dirty/discoloured condition but otherwise is untouched and all original. The case is in sound original unrestored condition but is generally dirty and with mellowing to the gilding of the mounts. The front door is slightly warped and there are a few noticeable surface bumps/scuffs to the finish in places. Faults are otherwise limited to other light bumps, scuffs edge wear and other blemishes commensurate with age.Clock does not have a pendulum, winder or case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALP. Bregazzi, Nottingham, circa 1840The 12 inch star-centred circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the ebony and box line-edged case with hydrometer to the swan neck pediment over arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer to the baluster-outline upright, the rounded base with recording hand setting key over glazed spirit level signed P. Bregazzi, Nottingham.114cm (45ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Peter Bregazzi is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a 'carver and gilder, looking glass maker' working from Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham circa 1840-43.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer has very slight tarnishing to the silvering otherwise is in fine condition. The case is in good overall condition with the only notable faults being loss of the small section of moulding to the left hand side of the pediment and the rear door is a replacement. There is also some slight bubbling/lifting and bruising to the curved veneers lining the edges otherwise faults are limited to minor shrinkage, discolouration and wear commensurate with age and use.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A WILLIAM IV BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKJ. and P. Hendrick, Liverpool, circa 1830The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum and shouldered plates, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial signed J. & P. Hendrick, LIVERPOOL to centre, with strike/silent selection switch at twelve o'clock and pierced blued steel hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the shallow lancet-shaped case with brass inset slender ebony mouldings to arch and waist, the front with fine brass foliate scrollwok inlay over the dial with further trails to lower quadrants and twin lyre motifs to apron, the sides with brass rosette ring handles over arched brass fishscale sound frets and the rear with glazed gable-shaped door, on skirt base with fluted ebony band to upper edge and on brass ball feet. 42.5cm (16.75ins) high, 28cm (11ins), 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire. The partnership between John and Peter Hendrick is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Liverpool circa 1820.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration of significant replacements. There are two spare holes to the lower edge of the backplate for a pendulum securing bracket which is no longer present. The dial finish appears original and has overall wear/patination. The numerals and signature are worn but still legible, the hands are probably replacements. The case is generally in sound original condition with faults generally limited to relatively minor age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear. Notable faults include - the ebony and brass top moulding is missing from the right hand side, there is a small veneer chip to the edge of the fretwork aperture to the left hand side and the rear door has some small losses and historic repairs to the veneer overlap. The top also has some movement in the carcass visible through the veneers but exhibits minimal cracking and with no losses.Clock is complete with pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH SIX-INCH DIALAdie, Liverpool, circa 1850The 6 inch concentric collar-centred circular silvered register signed ADIE, Optician, Liverpool within scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with leaf carved crest over slender scroll-edged trunk applied with a bowfronted glazed silvered Centigrade scale mercury thermometer, the shaped base with recording hand setting key flanked by further C-scrolls.96.5cm (38ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Richard Adie was the son of the celebrated Scottish instruments maker Alexander Adie who is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas English BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as born 1774 and apprenticed to his uncle, the eminent Scottish instrument maker John Miller, in 1789. Alexander Adie was particularly noted for his meteorological instruments and is perhaps best known as the inventor of the Sympiesometer in 1818. In recognition of his work he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1819. He was appointed optician to William IV and later Queen Victoria and took one of his sons, John, into partnership in 1835. Two of his other sons set up businesses; Richard (the maker of the current lot) in Liverpool form 1837 and Patrick in London from 1846. Unfortunately John Adie was prone to fits of despondency' which resulted in him shooting himself in 1857, Alexander Adie died the following year - no doubt expediated by the stress of his son's demise. Richard Adie subsequently spent a lot of time in Edinburgh looking after the business of Adie and Son up until his death in 1881.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable fault being a small section of half-round moulding missing from the lower edge of the right hand side of the pediment. The upper hinge of the rear door has become detached from the door however this does not prevent the door from being secured shut. Faults are otherwise very much limited to very minor bumps, scuffs and other vert slight age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEThe dial signed for James Gowland, London, mid to late 19th centuryThe four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch cream painted Roman numeral dial bearing signature JA'S GOWLAND, London Wall to centre, with pierced steel moon hands set behind hinged glazed cast brass bezel within turned wooden surround, with box case to rear incorporating door to the right hand side and pendulum access flap to the curved base, (dial retouched).Diameter 36cm (14ins), 15cm (6ins) deep. The retouched dial of the current lot bears a signature for James Gowland who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a watch, clock and chronometer makerworking during the early 19th century. Online records note Gowland and working from 11, Leathersellers Buildings, London Wall, London from 1832 until 1878; he showed a skeleton clock at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park of 1851. 

AN IMPRESSIVE GERMAN CARVED OAK HOUR-STRIKING LONGCASE REGULATOR WITH CENTRE-SECONDSUnsigned, Late 19th centuryThe four pillar eight-day two train gong striking movement with deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted V-shaped jewelled pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob seconds pendulum with decorative brass and steel gridiron shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the slightly tapered plates fitted with jewelled pivots for the escape wheel and pallet arbors and the backplate stamped 45002 to lower margin, the 10 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with scroll-pieced blued steel hands within spun brass moulded bezel, the case with grotesque mask centred pierced shallow arch pediment over dentil cornice, cushion-panel decorated breakfronted frieze and tall arch-glazed front door applied with Renaissance style Corinthian pilasters each incorporating scroll panel decoration to lower section of the shaft, the sides with tall slender glazed panels, on panelled inverted breakfonted plinth base decorated with a rosette to centre over complex moulded skirt.156cm (101ins) high, 63.5cm (25ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: Movement is in complete original condition and will run and strike however mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean and overhaul will be required. The dial is in fine original condition with slight mellowing to the finishes; hands are original and undamaged. The case is in fine original condition with noticeable faults limited to two small slips of oak being detached from the rail to lower edge of each side window and a loose section of moulding to the cornice of the right hand side. The interior has some bruising to the lower surface from weights dropping in the past. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age and use. Clock is complete with pendulum (in fine original albeit a little dirty/oxidised condition), pair of weights (slight denting to brass covers), case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN AUSTRIAN ROSEWOOD WALL REGULATOR TIMEPIECE OF ONE-MONTH DURATIONUnsigned, probably Vienna, circa 1835The four pillar single train eight-day movement with shallow arch top plates and deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wooden shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the two-piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with brass edged recessed centre, pierced steel hand and repeating scroll cast brass bezel, the boxwood-edged rosewood veneered case with later foliate scroll carved crest over canted cornice and gothic ogee-arch top full height glazed front door applied with leafy scroll corbels to both the top and bottom the curved front angles, the sides with slender glazed panels over inverted ogee outline foot with foliate pendant finials and terminating with later carved scrollwork to underside.126cm (49.5ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a very slight hairline crack to thee centre and several to the chapter ring around the VII numeral and another single crack between the I and II numerals; none of these cracks are particularly disfiguring. The hand securing collet and pin is lacking hence the minute hand is currently detached. The case is generally in good clean condition. The crest is a fairly recent replacement as is probably the pendant ornament to the base. Faults are otherwise very much limited to very minor scuffs etc.Timepiece has pendulum (in good condition) weight (minor denting to brass covering) and a crank winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE REGENCY GILT BRASS MOUNTED MINIATURE BRACKET TIMEPIECEYonge and Son, London, circa 1825The four pillar single fusee movement with arched plates measuring 4.5 by 3 inches and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the frontplate stamped T&R, 7190 to the lower margin and the rear with crisp geometric engraved border and pendulum holdfast, the 3.25 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed YONGE & SON, STRAND, LONDON to centre, with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged engine-milled convex glazed bezel, the break-arch case with sculpted gilt brass hinged pendant loop type carrying handle and shallow radial gadroon-carved curved panel to the top over delicate crisply moulded cavetto cornice and inset gilt canted angles flanking the dial over figured veneer, the sides with further fine flame figured veneers and the rear with arch-glazed door, on moulded skirt base with generous gilt brass bun feet.24cm (9.25ins) high, 14.5cm (5.25ins) wide, 10.5cm (4.125ins) deep. George Yonge and Son are recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World as Clockmakers to the Lord High Admiral working circa 1820-5; George Yonge senior succeeded the celebrated John Holmes. The business traded as George Yonge and Son 1823-30 before becoming George and Walter Yonge who continued trading from various addresses in The Strand until at least 1856.The stamped 'T & R' to the frontplate of the movement of the current lot indicates that the mechanism was supplied to Yonge and Son by Thwaites and Reed. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. In 1808 John Thwaites entered into partnership with George Jeremiah Reed which continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. John Thwaites, both whilst working alone or in partnership with George Reed, became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail, or signed by him/themselves.Approximate dates of manufacture for clocks by Thwaites can be obtained from a list published in Rose, Ronald E. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS, (as Appendix III, page 239). From this list a date of around 1825 is suggested for the current lot.Condition Report: The movement is in fine original working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial presents as being in very fine condition however it has most likely been very well restores with the only noticeable blemishes being some minute wear around the winding hole and some very slight blemishes/indentations to the circumference where the surface of the enamel butt-up with the gilt brass bezel surround. The case is in very good original condition with finely figured veneers of rich colour and good strong gilding to the mounts. The rear door has noticeable chipping and losses to the veneer overlap to the left hand vertical edge and a lesser chip above the upper hinge. The front is missing a very small piece of cornice moulding to the left of the base of the arch otherwise faults are very much limited to small bumps, scuffs and veneer shrinkage commensurate with age. The top handle has some very light gilt wear.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN OYSTER WALNUT VENEERED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement and dial by Isaac Goddard, London, late 17th century and laterThe four finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and Ho-Ho bird and crown decorated scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Isaac Goddard, LONDON to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved border to the dial plate, now in a case with rebuilt hood incorporating complex crossgrain moulded cornice and plain frieze over free-standing Solomonic twist columns flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with repeating oyster decorated panels and further full columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with oyster veneered convex throat over 42 inch door centred with and oval lenticle and fronted with further conforming repeating oyster veneered panel with crossbanded border and half-round crossgrain mouldings, the sides also veneered with oysters within crossbanding over plinth base with complex top mouldings and conforming decoration to front on later moulded skirt.207cm (81.5ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 28cm (14ins) deep. Isaac Goddard is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1675, gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1684 and working until 1699.The case of the current clock incorporates a trunk and base of the finest quality made for an 11 inch dial clock in around 1690.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition however a gentle clean/service will be required if intending to put the clock into long term service. The escape wheel and pallets are most likely 19th century 'service' replacements (as the originals probably wore-out). The backplate is now inscribed with GV monogram under date 1964. The dial is in good overall condition however the minute hand has been crudely repaired and the silvering has some light 'spotting' to the finish. The movement rests on an old pine seatboard which has been strengthened by screwing strips timber to the upper surface at each end. The seatboard rests on blocks approximately ¾ of an inch thick applied to the top of the trunk side uprights (cheeks).As catalogued the hood is of recent construction and has been made so that the case which was originally made for an 11 inch dial will accommodate a 12 inch dial. The hood rises upwards and has channels around the dial causing the edges to be covered when in position. Hence the clock is best considered as a composite piece put together during the early to mid 20th century incorporating 17th century elements. The hood is in good condition with the only noticeable fault being a small loss to the moulding bordering the lower edge of the frieze towards the rear of the left hand side. The trunk and base are of late 17th century construction and of fine quality construction. The backboard continues down into the base with the lower edge terminating just above the top edge of the skirting (hence appears to retain its original length); a movement securing lug left over from fitment of the original movement and dial is still present in the backboard towards the upper right hand corner.The throat has loose mouldings to the left hand side and the upper left joint above the door is also a little loose hence needs tightening. The door retains its original locks and hinges. The sides are in good condition and nicely veneered in matching oysters. The figuring/detailing of oysters applied to the front of the base are not as good quality as the trunk door so we cannot be absolutely sure that they haven't been renewed however the colour and surface matches the trunk. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other slight age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, two cast iron weights, a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A LATE VICTORIAN BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKThwaites and Reed, London, circa 1880The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by heavy lenticular bob pendulum with rise/fall regulation to the sprung suspension, chiming a choice of two options for the quarters on a nest of eight graduated bells and striking the hour on a gong, the 7.5 inch arched brass dial with matted centre incorporating silvered signature plate engraved THWAITES & REED, CLERKENWELL within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles with winged cherub mask cast spandrels interrupted by CHIME/SILENT and CHIME ON 8 BELLS/CHIME ON 4 BELLS selection switches to the vertical margins, beneath arch applied with subsidiary FASTER/SLOWER dial flanked by conforming cast mounts, the break-arch top case with flambeau finial to the moulded upstand over foliate cast gilt brass bordered pediment applied with grotesque mask mount to tympanum flanked by further gilt finials, the front with cast spandrel mounts to upper quadrants of the door inset with angled silvered brass fillet flanked by canted angles applied with male caryatids, the sides with rectangular cast brass sound frets decorated with foliate scrolls and arabesques beneath generous carrying handles, on tall cavetto moulded base with leaf-cast mount to front and substantial gilt scroll feet.75cm (29.5ins) high overall, 46cm (18ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Provenance: The property of a private collector, north London. The partnership between John Thwaites and George Jeremiah Reed is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as being formed in 1808. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London, 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. The firm became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail, or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton.Condition Report: The movement is complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the trains are operational the movement is in dirty/neglected condition hence will require a clean/service before putting to use. The dial has slight tarnishing/mellowing to the silvering and is generally in dirty/discoloured condition but otherwise is untouched and all original. The case is in fine original unrestored condition but is generally dirty and with 'flat' finish to the ebonised areas and mellowing to the gilding of the mounts. Faults are otherwise limited to light bumps, scuffs edge wear and other blemishes commensurate with age.Generally a fine, original example in untouched/unrestored original albeit dirty condition. Clock has pendulum, crank winder but no case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY FUSEE WALL TIMEPIECEBenjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London, dated 1851The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with plates measuring 6 by 5.25 inches and half deadbeat escapement regulated by 14 inch pendulum with very heavy brass bob stamped with serial number 1905 and T-bar suspension, the backplate inscribed VULLIAMY, LONDON, No.1721, the 12 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed B.L. VULLIAMY, CLOCK MAKER TO THE QUEEN, LONDON, AD. 1851 to centre and with blued steel hands, the circular case with substantial front door carved with a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon bow at six o'clock enveloping a moulded glazed wooden bezel with gilt concave insert to interior, the drum-shaped case behind with pendulum access to underside, (unrestored, lacking access flap to base).48cm (19ins) wide, 51cm (20ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Estate of Lawrance Hurst. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1780 to Benjamin Vulliamy and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1809. He worked from 52 Pall Mall, served as Warden 1821-5 and was appointed Master five times. He was the last of the celebrated dynasty of Royal clockmakers which started with his grandfather, Justin, forming a partnership with George II's clockmaker, Benjamin Gray. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy was perhaps one of the most influential horologists of his time publishing many works and undertaking numerous high profile public commissions as well as holding the Royal Warrant. He supplied many clocks to the Royal family including the turret clock for Windsor Castle in 1829 (replacing an earlier movement by Joseph Knibb); however his horological legacy is perhaps somewhat slightly blighted by his tendency to undertake controversial alterations to earlier important clocks by makers such as Tompion. The Vulliamys started numbering most of their clocks from 1788 until 1854. Two of the original Vulliamy work books still survive in the library of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall, these often can provide valuable information regarding the manufacture and provenance of many clocks made by the workshop. Unfortunately the records are incomplete hence only note clocks with serial numbers 296-469 and 746-1067. There is also a third surviving Vulliamy workbook, relating only to repairs and servicing dating to the period 1846-53. Interestingly this volume records at least sixty five clocks being in the possession of the government 'Office of Works' and another forty being in the possession of Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace. Roger Smith in his article titled Vulliamy Clock Numbering, A Postscript, published in Antiquarian Horology Vol. 21 No. 5 (September 1994), used surviving data in the records of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall and known documented examples to compile a graph from which unrecorded clocks can be fairly accurately dated. The current lot benefits from being dated (hence serves useful datum point with regards to the dating Vulliamy clocks) and is unusually signed with Benjamin Lewis's initials together with 'Clock Maker to The Queen'. Interestingly the date of clock corresponds to the year of the 'Great Exhibition' which, when considering the embellished signature coupled with the particularly decorative case, does beg the question as to whether the current lot was intended for exhibition purposes.Condition Report: Movement is in dirty/neglected condition but is complete and all-original with minimal noticeable wear. To clarify the serial number of the pendulum matches that of the movement (1905). The dial has overall heavy patchy discolouration and wear to the silvering however all engraving is strong and clear. One of the dial feet screws is a replacement. The hands are probably not original.The hinge for the bezel/surround is lacking its screws/fixings for attachment to the case behind hence is currently loose. The carved border is lacking most of one loop to the ribbon bow, the other loop has a small section missing and there are a few small historic chips/losses to the tips of some of the laurel leaves as well as some slight shrinkage cracking. The circumference of the case has some wear/chipping to the veneer at the rear edge as well as shrinkage cracking due to slight/moderate movement of the segments that make up the curve sections in the carcass beneath. There is bruising around the brass top hanging hoop, the base has evidence of being fitted with a second brass loop for attaching to the wall, this is now incomplete. The base also has a rectangular aperture for a door/flap which is now missing. The case finish is generally very dirty/discoloured otherwise faults are limited to age related bumps, scuff and shrinkage.Timepiece has a pendulum but no winder or case keys. Please ask the department for additional imagesCondition Report Disclaimer

A DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY QUARTER-CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEThe dial signed for Jan Bernink, Amsterdam, mid 18th century and laterThe four columnar pillar triple-train movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and rack striking the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10.5 inch brass break-arch dial with foliate scroll engraved panels to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with elaborate scroll half hour markers, arcaded minute ring and signed JAN, BERNINK, AMSTER, DAM to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and spandrels cast as figures emblematic of the four seasons to angles within a gadroon-engraved border, the arch with rolling moonphase with figural decorated lunettes and calibrated for the age of the moon to the circumference of the disc within fine sailing ship and figure engraved silvered arched border, in a case with carved giltwood Atlas and Angel figural finials to the break-arch cornice centred with a foliate carved crest and with blind fret frieze over integral three-quarter columns applied to the foliate trail inlaid hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with break-arch windows within conforming borders and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf decorated concave throat moulding over break-arch caddy moulded door inlaid with musical trophy over bird inhabited vase of flowers with scroll cast lenticle aperture between, the surround with foliate upper quadrant infill and line border and the sides further decorated with foliage, the plinth base with repeating lozenge inlaid concave top moulding and decorated with further musical trophy to front, on conforming decorated concave skirt with bun feet, (movement largely reconstructed during the 19th century). 229cm (90ins) high excluding figures, 43cm (17ins) wide, 25cm (9.75is) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Jan Bernink is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Amsterdam circa 1720-50.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been extensively reconstructed/rebuilt most likely during the second half of the 19th century hence trains would appear to be a mixture of 18th century and 19th century work; the movement pillars are 19th century are is the back and fly cocks. The movement is essentioally in relatively clean working condition however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advisable if intending to put into service. The dial is in good original condition; there is a historic and very well executed repair to the lower margin of the lower winding hole which may be indicative of there once being a calendar aperture beneath the third hole. The silvering to the arch is worn particularly to the lower edge and the chapter ring has a general patchy discolouration and wear. The lunar disc has some wear to the painted finish otherwise is in good condition. The movement rests on an old seatboard at the correct level within the case which when coupled with the unusual dial size would suggest that the movement and dial (when first built!) were original to the case.The case is generally in good original condition with no apparent significant issues but does exhibit historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes. The figural finials and blocks are relatively recent replacements; the dowel for supporting Atlas is currently snapped. The concave skirting around the base has some wear to the leading edge veneers.Clock has pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN EBONISED LONGCASE 'SHOP' REGULATOR INCORPORATING GREENWICH MEAN TIME GALVANOMETERArnold and Lewis, Manchester, circa 1872The substantial eight-day six double-screwed finned columnar pillar movement with plates measuring 9 by 5.125 inches enclosing wheel train with high wheel/pinion counts, six spoke wheel crossings throughout, Harrisons maintaining power and deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets, regulated by mercury jar compensated seconds pendulum incorporating wide jaw suspension, faceted glass container and hanging from a brass bracket screwed to the case backboard, the 16 inch circular cream painted dial with subsidiary seconds inscribed Regulator to apex over Roman numeral hour dial and signed ARNOLD AND, LEWIS to centre and with MANCHESTER to lower edge within outer Arabic minute track, with blued steel hands and canted brass bezel to circumference, the arched case with twin curved glass panels top over door with gilt-line decorated circular moulded glazed dial aperture interrupted by a small silvered galvanometer dial with single hand and 180 degree sector annotated 20-0-20 over inscription ARNOLD & LEWIS, GREENWICH, MEAN TIME fronting an electric coil supported within brass frame to lower margin, above further concave-topped rectangular glass panel enclosing decorative scroll-pierced brass brackets for the movement above elaborate parcel-gilt decorated scroll-pierced beat scale with red velvet lined panel behind, the sides with rectangular windows, on plinth base with quarter-round top moulding over gilt carved inscription ARNOLD LEWIS, WATCH & CLOCK, MANUFACTURERS to fascia and skirt base incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between.210cm (82.5ins) high, 68.5cm (27ins) wide, 38cm (15ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Arnold and Lewis were makers and retailers of high quality watches, clocks and chronometers who succeeded I. Simmons at 7 St. Ann's Square Manchester in 1871 where they remained until 1905. In July 1872 they installed a shop regulator with a galvinometer connected to Greenwich at their premises (designed by Edward Salomons architect) incorporating an exterior clock dial with a Greenwich style falling ball dropping at 1pm daily. This was reported in the Manchester Guardian, and no doubt provided endless publicity for the new proprietors. The current lot would appear to be that very regulator as it is fitted with a galvanometer which would be receive an electrical impulse from Greenwich every hour causing the needle to 'flick' exactly on the hour. As the 'shop regulator' the present timepiece would have served to set and check the time of watches in the showroom as well provide accurate 'Greenwich Mean Time' to the public.

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIAL PANELSJoshua Drabble, London, circa 1795The six pillar triple fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation to suspension, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the backplate signed Joshua Drabble, London and with pivoted pendulum holdfast to centre, the 8 inch gilt brass break-arch dial plate applied with fired enamel Roman numeral hour disk signed JOSHUA DRABBLE, LONDON to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and rococo foliate scroll pierced spandrels to angles, the arch with subsidiary enamel regulation disk over Silent/Strike switch flanked by conforming mounts, the break-arch top case with hinged brass carrying handle over complex double top mouldings and brass fillet inset hinged front door with glazed dial aperture and brass-edged corners, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with door matching the front except for having wooden fillet mouldings bordering the aperture, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass bracket feet.43cm (17ins) high excluding handle, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: Acquired by the present owner from Asprey, London in 1997. Joshua Drabble does not appear to be directly recorded in the usual sources however it is most likely that he is connected to the father and son clockmakers each named Joseph Drabble who are recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working circa 1720-80 and in around 1795 respectively. Joshua Drabble appears to have been an accomplished maker with a regulator by him being one of the first items donated to the Royal Astronomical Society. This timepiece was formerly the property of Colonel Mark Beaufoy, one of the first members of the Royal Astronomical Society, and was presented upon his death by his son, George in 1827. This regulator was often loaned out to fellows and actively used in scientific experiments in the years after it came to the Society, before returning to Burlington House where it remains central to the Society's historical legacy. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and is free from any visible alteration or significant replacements. The main enamel dial disc has feint hairline star cracking to centre as well as another between the VII and VIII numerals; the surface also has overall very light flecking to the fired surface which appears to be from manufacture which is best described has having the appearance of light paint overspray. The enamelled disc to the arch is in fine condition as is the rest of the dial. The movement and dial are original to the case. The case is in fine original condition with noticeable faults limited to some shrinkage cracking to the arch of the top. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor age related bumps and blemishes. The veneers of the case have fine colour/patination.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and two case keys.Please ask the department for additional images Condition Report Disclaimer

A WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement and dial by Mark Hawkins, Bury St. Edmonds, mid 18th century; the case Dutch mid-to late 18th centuryThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch gilt brass dial with star-decorated subsidiary seconds dial, foliate border engraved calendar aperture, ringed winding holes and applied silvered nameplate signed Mark Hawkins, St. Edmonds Bury to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and gilt female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, now in a case with carved giltwood Atlas and Angel figural finials to the bird and floral trail inlaid concave-sided 'pagoda' pediment over parquetry banded break-arch cavetto cornice and integral leafy trail inlaid three-quarter columns applied to the chevron-strung hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows within conforming borders and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf decorated concave throat moulding over rectangular caddy moulded door inlaid with tied ribbon over bird inhabited floral infill enveloping circular lenticle aperture to centre within chevron-strung border, with conforming decoration to the slender canted front angles and the sides further decorated with foliage, the plinth base with stepped-ogee top moulding and further marquetry panel to fascia flanked by scroll outline canted projections decorated with putti, scrolls and floral trails to angles, on lions paw feet.247cm (97ins) high, 67.5cm (27.5ins) wide, 33cm (13ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Mark Hawkins senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working from circa 1701-50; his son of the same name was born in 1706 and followed his father into the clockmaking trade working until his death in 1767. Please note: Although the structure of the case of the current lot has age, hence probably dates to the 18th century, the veneer/marquetry are possibly 20th century. Hence the case is describes as 18th century and later.Condition Report: Movement is in reasonably clean working condition and appears free from alteration or significant replacements although the escapement pallets are probably 19th century 'service' replacements. The dial is in good original condition with overall tarnishing mellowing to the silvering and brass finishes. The movement rests on an old seatboard directly onto the side uprights of the trunk (cheeks).The case appears to have age hence would seem to be essentially 18th century however the veneers could well be 20th century as they are a little thin and exhibit next to no shrinkage or lifting. The case is generally in good overall condition but with some bumps, scuffs and bruises. The trunk door lock is a little loose and the surface finish is generally flat/weak hence would benefit from the attention of a good furniture finisher. The figural finials are most likely 20th century and are in good condition but with fairly dull/flat gilt painted finish.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE LOUIS XV BOULLE BRACKET CLOCKJulien Le Roy, Paris, mid 18th centuryThe two train going barrel movement with four knopped pillars pinned through the backplate enclosing large diameter spring barrels and five wheel trains, the going train now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the strike train with vertical hammer arbor sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case and numbered countwheel mounted to the right of the backplate over signature Julien LeRoy, AParis to lower margin, the 9.5. inch circular thirteen piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre inscribed JULIEN LE ROY DE LA, SOCIETE DES ARTS within chapter ring with shaped blue-on-white enamel Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and every minute numbered to outer track, with trip-hour lever at nine o'clock and sculpted blued steel hands, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated waisted case with substantial surmount cast as Juno and the eagle set on a gadroon-cast caddy to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles, over generous rocaille scroll cast arched cornice to front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel with further eagle and foliate strapwork to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within repeating leaf cast brass surrounds over hipped swollen base sections further decorated with marquetry panels, on generous scroll cast feet with foliate apron between; with a wall bracket of ogee-outline veneered in contra-parti with scrolling foliage over gadrooned panels with pendant infill flanked by female mask and acanthus cast front angle mounts, the base with ogee shaped acanthus cast band over leafy bud pendant finial.The clock 86cm (34ins) high, 39.5cm (15.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep; the clock and wall bracket 109cm (47ins) high overall. Provenance: The property of a private collector, north London. Purchased at Bonhams, London sale of Fine Clocks 8th July 2015 (lot 94) for £4,000. Julien LeRoy was born in Tours and was trained as a clockmaker by his father before moving to Paris in 1699 where he was apprenticed under Le Bon. During his apprenticeship it is said that LeRoy completed a watch in eight-days; he became a Master in 1713 and set up a workshop in the rue de Harlay, off la place Dauphine, where the most eminent 18th century Parisian clockmakers also worked. LeRoy was also a co-founder of the Société des Arts set-up to promote horological knowledge and served as juré 1735 to 1737. In 1739 he was appointed 'Valet de Chambre, Horologer du Roi', and granted premises in the Louvre. LeRoy however chose not to relocate there and remained at rue de Harlay sending his son, Pierre to work there instead. Julien Le Roy's contribution to horology was substantial and included regulators that showed mean and true time, an exemplary example of which is at the Hôtel des Missions Etrangères. Le Roy also resolved many problems to do with watchmaking to ensure they were easier to construct and simpler to maintain. One aspect was his adoption of George Graham's cylinder, which eventually resulted in reducing the watch's thickness. He also worked alongside Henry Sully to develop longitude timepieces and, unlike many, freely shared his ideas with his contemporaries. Julien LeRoy continued at rue de Harlay until his death in 1759 and can be credited as being pivotal in reversing the decline of French watch and clock making which had taken place at the start of the 18th century. The presence of the text 'SOCIETE DES ARTS' alongside Julien LeRoy's signature to the centre of the dial of the current lot would suggest that it was most likely made during the time he served as juré (1735-39) for the organisation.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor escapement hence the escape wheel and pallets are not original otherwise the mechanism appears to have survived in fine original condition with no other visible alterations or significant replacements. The movement is in working condition however as it is a little dirty/dusty and clean and overhaul is advised; the head for the hour-bell hammer is missing. The dial is in fine original condition with the only noticeable faults being some slight enamel chipping . The case is in good original condition with no significant losses to the brass marquetry and only a small section of tortoiseshell veneer missing from the upper edge of the right hand side of the superstructure. Although there are no significant losses the brass marquetry is noticeably lifting to the both the curved sections to the sides beneath the windows and to a lesser extent above the windows and to the sides of the superstructure; the rear door also has some slight lifting to the inside surface. The tortoiseshell veneers generally has some light 'blooming' to the surface, the mounts generally retain much of their gilding but with wear to t high spots; the figural surmount has more noticeable tarnishing, wear and discolouration. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to age related bumps, scuffs and shrinkage.The bracket has some noticeable lifting to the front veneers with additional noticeable localised losses to the left hand side. The upper moulding to the left hand side is currently detached. Although well-matched the bracket is probably not original to the clock.Clock has pendulum, case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III SATINWOOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TEN-INCH DIALFrancis Anone, London, circa 1805The 10 inch star-centred circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the kingwood banded and boxwood line-edged case with hydrometer to the pediment with adjustment square beneath, over arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the baluster-outline upright, the rounded base with recording hand setting key over glazed spirit level signed Fran's Anone, No. 26, Holborn, LONDON.99cm (39ins) high excluding finial. Francis Anone is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from several address in Holborn circa 1800-20 including number 26 from 1802 to 1808.Condition Report: The tube is filled but has some small airlocks, it is currently plugged for transport. The mechanism is complete and in working condition however will require setting up. The register is in good condition with good silvering, there are two screws for securing the plate to the case missing at the centre and another to the lower margin. The thermometer has some slight mellowing to the silvering otherwise is in good condition. The hygrometer is also in good condition with the adjustment fully operational; the spirit level at the base is also in good order. The rear door has a loss to the upper left hand corner (does not affect the operation or visual qualities of the instrument. The pediment is a 19th century replacement (was probably originally fitted with a swan-neck pediment) and the left hand side is missing its cornice moulding. Case is otherwise in presentable original condition with some historic shrinkage cracks, bumps and scuffs and slight veneer chips to the rear edge of the curved base. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SMALL FIVE-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKSharp, Dublin, late 19th centuryThe four double-screwed pillar twin chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the backplate, the 4 by 5 inch gilt brass dial with fine rosette engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring inscribed SHARP DUBLIN to lower margin, set into a fine delicate foliate scroll pierced and engraved rectangular mask and with blued steel spade hands, the case with large thick chamfered top glass set into stepped cavetto upstand over ogee cornice, the front with silvered brass canted fillet insert to the hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by fluted canted angles, the sides with rectangular bevel glazed apertures and the rear with rectangular glazed door, on moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.29cm (11ins) high, 24.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) wide. A Christopher Sharp(e) is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Dublin circa 1824. He is further recorded in Stuart, William Galland Watch and Clockmaker's in Ireland as working at 57 Exchequer St. in 1820 and then at 60 Exchequer St. from 1824 to 1841. He was a Marine & Pocket Chronometer Manufacturer and was elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy in Oct. 1831. From 1842 to 1845 he worked within partnership 'Sharp and Dobbyn'.Details such as double-screwed pillars and gong strike would suggest a date of towards the end of the 19th century for the present clock, hence would have most likely been made by a successor of Christopher Sharp.Please note: the height of this clock is 29cm high, not 18cm as printed in the catalogue. This has been updated on our online platformsCondition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears complete and fundamentally all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial in in fine clean condition. The case has been cosmetically restored/repolished and has some historic bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age and use and few more recent small scuffs to the finishe hence may benefit from some additional work to improve its appearance.Clock is complete with pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY TRIPLE PAD-TOP TABLE CLOCKAlexander Wilson, London, circa 1775The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate engraved with symmetrical foliate strapwork around a central basket motif, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with curved false bob and calendar apertures to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, arch with twin subsidiary regulation and Strike/Silent dials beneath applied silvered signature plate engraved Alex.r Wilson, London and with foliate engraved infill to lower margins, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle and three raised caddy moulded panels to the top surface over double cavetto top mouldings and break-arch glazed front door applied with raised mouldings around the dial aperture and with caddy moulded front angles, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass bracket feet.40cm (15.75ins) high excluding handle, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 19.5cm (7.75ins) deep. Provenance: Purchased from Dando Brothers, Bath in 1944 for £48. Alexander Wilson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Drury Lane, London before 1772 and was a freeman of the Clockmakers Company 1781-94.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition; the escapement has been converted from verge to anchor albeit with minimal intervention to the plates (ie. has only a very small slot cut to the centre of the top plate to allow for the pallet arbor). The rise/fall regulation beam has been retained the backcock however appears to be a replacement. The base of the case has been cut with a slot to allow for the current longer pendulum and a thin panel applied to the underside to close the hole. The backplate has an unused treaded hole and adjacent steady-pin hole for a pendulum hold fast which is no longer present. Movement otherwise is in good original condition with no other obvious alterations or significant replacements.The dial is in sound original condition with nice detailing such as the engraved infill around the subsidiaries in the arch. The hands appear original, the matted surfaces appear a little dull on colour compared with the rest of the plate and the silvering has some patchy tarnishing to the finish, the false bob pendulum has been retained despite the conversion of the escapement from verge to anchor.The case is in generally good original condition. The top exhibits some very slight shrinkage cracking and movement but this is minimal; the left hand pad has small but noticeable scuff/bruise to the centre of the panel. The mask around the dial (behind the front door) has had a small section of veneer re-attached at the base of the arch to the left otherwise is in fine condition. The door retains its lock and hinges and the raised mouldings around the glazed aperture appear complete with no obvious replacements although some shrinkage cracking is evident; the key hole has a small adjacent veneer chip to a historic veneer patch repair evident due to an area of darker colouring. Both sides have very slight chips to the veneer ovelaps bordering the brass sound frets otherwise are in good condition. The rear door has a 2 inch section of moulding to the arch replaced (not the best quality repair) otherwise is in good original condition retaining lock and hinges. The case has old French polish and wax finish which has mellowed and there are minor historic bumps, scuffs and other minor blemishes commensurate with age.Clock has a pendulum and winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE QUEEN ANNE/GEORGE I 'TORTOISESHELL' JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY QUARTER CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Faver, London, circa 1715The substantial six pillar triple train bell striking movement with plates measuring 8.75 by 7.25 inches, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and chiming the quarters on a nest of six graduated bells, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and fine mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a convex boss signed John Faver, Gerrat Street, London within herringbone border over Strike/Silent selection switch flanked by conforming cornucopia and scroll cast mounts, the simulated tortoiseshell japanned case with gilt landscape painted domed caddy surmounted box upstand, architectural cornice and floral spray decorated upper quadrants above the glazed hood door with alternating gilt floral and trellis band decoration and applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with floral trail painted throat over rectangular door decorated in raised silver highlighted gilt with a stylised oriental garden trellis landscape populated by an equestrian hunting party under a solar disc, the surround with trellis banded panels alternating with foliate trails and landscape infill, the sides with birds in flight over large leafy sprays, the plinth base decorated with floral still life within conforming trellis panel border over double skirt.257cm (101ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep.  A John Faver is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London before 1759. Baillie suggests that 'Faver' maybe an anglicisation of the French name 'Fauvre' and that John Faver may well be connected to Henry Fauvre. Loomes in Volume 2 further notes a date of 1741; it is likely that John Faver had Huguenot roots and was a fine maker with two watches in the collection of the Fitzwilliam museum.  The combination of quarter chiming movement and highly decorative, finely proportioned tortoiseshell japanned case results in the present clock being a particularly impressive example which would have been the height of fashion during the second decade of the 18th century.Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the going and strike trains are operational the quarter train requires adjustment and the movement is generally in slightly dirty neglected condition hence requires a gentle clean/service before putting into service. The silvering to the chapter ring, seconds ring, calendar ring and signature boss has been cleaned-off at some point otherwise dial is in good original albeit discoloured/dirty condition and retains its original hands. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests directly onto the side uprights of the trunk (cheeks) with no evidence of alteration hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The dial however does sit a little low in the dial aperture - this is due to the seatboard sagging due to the substantial weight of the three weights.The case is generally in very good condition with no structural issues or evidence of alteration/significant replacements and would in essence appear to be very well preserved. The decoration is correctly executed using appropriate pigments and gilding and has genuine age hence may well be original; however the lack of overall fading, rubbing, wear and build up of grime on the surface gives a fairly 'fresh' appearance which would lead some to suggest that the case may well have been faithfully redecorated perhaps in the early 20th century. There is/are general losses, cracking and flaking to the finish which on the whole is fairly minor however the trunk door has some localised retouching mainly to the raised areas of gilt just above and to the right of the lenticle and also to the figures beneath. This small amount of touching in appears to have been done a while ago which would support the view that the rest of the decoration has significant age. The panel that forms the vertical face of the box upstand of the hood superstructure appears to be a replacement (the original may well have been fretwork); the quadrants flanking the arch also appear to be replacements most likely also replacing fretwork. These two areas have been decorated to match the rest of the case however on close examination the decoration differs a little in the pigments and gilding. The capitals to the rear quarter columns of the hood appear to be replacements and are not of the quality of those of the front three-quarter columns.The clock has pendulum, three brass cased weights but not case key or winder. The trunk door is currently locked.Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE IV BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKJames McCabe, London, circa 1825The five columnar pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange LONDON over engraved serial number 1886 and pendulum holdfast bracket, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial further signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, LONDON, 1886 and with steel moon hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with brass pineapple finial to the shallow pyramid capped tablet upstand, over slender cavetto cornice, fluted frieze and brass fillet bordered quadrant panel infill around the dial, the sides with foliate decorated brass rosette ring handles over brass fish scale rectangular sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on moulded skirt base with conforming fluted band to upper margin and brass ball feet.50cm (19.75ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 18cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: Purchased by the present owners from Asprey, London, 21st October 1987 for £4,400. James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into short lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange. Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has been restored to a reasonably high standard. The movement and dial are original to the case and the case is in fine condition with faults very much limited to very minor historic bumps and scuffs. The baseboard of the case has a hole in the centre suggesting that at one time the case was probably fixed to a wall bracket at some time in the past.Clock is complete with its original pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FIGURED MAHOGANY MINIATURE LONGCASE TIMEPIECEThe dial bearing signature for A. Page, Bedale, early 19th century and laterThe early 19th century movement with four-wheel train, shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by 14 inch pendulum, with a 7 inch square brass dial engraved with radial tulip blooms and inscribed A. Page, Bedale to lower margin within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers, with pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a flame figured mahogany veneered case with generous cavetto cornice and swollen frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Roman Doric columns to hood, the trunk with concave throat moulding over ogee gothic-arch top caddy moulded door, on plinth base with concave top moulding and bracket feet.145cm (57ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 23.5cm (9.25ins) deep. 

A VIENNESE ROSEWOOD GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING WALL REGULATORUnsigned, mid 19th centuryThe four pillar triple train eight-day movement with Graham type deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wood shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to the crutch, the quarter train sounding on one of the pair of graduated gongs positioned on a brass scroll-shaped bracket behind the movement followed by the hour train sounding the last hour on the second gong, the two-piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with brass edged recessed centre, pierced steel hands and repeating scroll cast brass bezel, the case with a foliate scroll carved crest over shaped ogee moulded pediment centred with a keystone over fill-height arch glazed door applied with moulded scrolls to upper and lower margins as well as to the centre between, the sides with tall rectangular glazed windows over ogee-outline base with scroll carved pendant.140cm (55ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and original with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements/losses. The movement is understood to have been maintained in working condition however we are unable confirm whether it is fully operational as will require setting-up and adjustment before reliable operation is likely to be achieved. Mechanism is also now a little dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advisable. The crutch has a solder repair. The pendulum is in good condition. The dial is free from visible faults other than a couple of very light surface scratches; two of the brass ferrules for the winding holes are currently detached. All three weights are present but have some denting to the brass coverings.The case is in good overall condition, the crest is contemporary with the case but probably started life on a different clock. Faults are otherwise generally limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear and some of the finishes are a little uneven.Clock has pendulum, three weights and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II GREEN JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEUnsigned, probably London, circa 1735The five finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and cross-hatch border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles within herringbone engraved border continuing up over the arch incorporating rolling moonphase calibrated with the age of the moon to the circumference of the disc and with fine foliate scroll infill, the green japanned case with domed caddy upstand, complex moulded cornice and gilt leaf decorated over trellis panel bordered glazed hood door applied with fluted three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf painted throat over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures within a stylised garden trellis landscape, the surround with gilt floral painted upper quadrants and panelled borders, the sides with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with further naturalistic landscape within conforming surround over moulded double skirt, (in neglected unrestored condition).230cm (90.5ins) high, 53.5cm (21ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement has survived in original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapewheel and pallets which are 19th century 'service' replacements. Although the movement is essentially in working condition it is somewhat dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean/service before putting to use. The dial is missing its shunt lever for the moon-disc hence moonphase is currently not operational. The disc itself is in sound condition but has noticeable wear to painted elements. The dial has been cleaned back hence no longer has silvering or lacquered finishes however all engraving, matting and other details are in good condition. The hands are relatively modern replacements. The movement rests on a replacement mahogany seatboard but at the correct level in the case (no visible evidence of alteration to the case trunk side uprights/cheeks) hence movement and dial may well be original to the case but due to the seatboard being a replacement no categorical assurances can be made. The case is generally complete and in original unrestored condition but is the base is loose with breaks to the plinth top mouldings and the case is generally in tired condition hence will require attention. The hood originally had fretwork panel infill to either side of the arch above the dial, these have been replaced with painted panels. The arch itself has a small section of moulding missing from the curve and the mask around the dial is lacking most of its slender quarter-round moulding which would have originally bordered the dial plate. The surface finish is original but is dirty/worn and there are bumps, scuffs, shrinkage cracking and wear throughout.Clock has a pendulum, two lead weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKUnsigned, circa 1695The five finned pillar bell inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds period pendulum, 11 inch square brass dial with ringed decoration to the subsidiary seconds dial, winding holes, and the foliate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the rosette decorated matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to the narrow outer track, with pierced sculpted steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with scroll engraved infill to the margins between, in a case with moulded cornice and plain frieze to lintel over leafy trail inlaid fixed dial surround and rectangular windows to the sides of the hood, the trunk with convex walnut veneered throat moulding over 41.5 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage on an ebonised ground within a figured walnut field, the sides veneered with twin panels within crossbanded borders, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel over later moulded ebonised skirt.208cm (82ins) high, 42cm (16.5ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and appears all original with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in clean condition with only a few very light spots of discolouration to the silvering of the chapter ring; the hands appear original although both have historic repairs. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard directly onto the side uprights of the trunk (cheeks). The seatboard has been thinned at each end to align the dial down slightly in the hood aperture; the presence of this detail (and the fact that the seatboard is a replacement) means that we can offer no firm assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case although they would seem to go together extremely well.The case is generally in sound original condition. The hood was originally made to rise but has since been converted to slide forward however fortunately the front has not been adapted to incorporate an opening door. The slip that borders the rear top edge is a replacement otherwise appears all original. The front glass is lacking and the angles would have originally been fitted with twist columns together with quarter columns against bargeboards to each side at the rear. The trunk is in good condition, the door retains its original hinges but the lock is a replacement. The door has some slight shrinkage cracking to the veneers towards both the top and lower edges from where the door panel has moved slightly against the horizontal clamps applied to the upper and lower edges of the panel. This detail is typical/expected on marquetry cases and is not problematic as forms part of the overall sense of age/patina. The marquetry is in good condition although areas of green have been touched-in by hand. There is slight old worm damage to the border inlay and a small veneer patch repair to the upper edge of the surround. Both sides of the trunk are in good condition. The marquetry to the base appears original as does the structure behind. There is a slight horizontal shrinkage crack across the marquetry panel and the crossbanded border has a few small historic veneer patch repairs. The side veneers are in good condition although the right hand side shows some movement/shrinkage in the panel. The backboard and sides of the trunk do not continue all the way down into the base (as would be expected in a case of this type) but terminate around four inches short of the lower edge of the box of the base. However it would appear that the case was originally made with this detail rather than being indicative of the structure being cut/reduced at some point. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, small amount of historic worm holes and other blemishes commensurate with age.Generally a good honest example that would potentially respond very well to a relatively small amount of work to the case. Clock has pendulum, two cast iron weights, case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

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