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Click here to subscribeEnamelled pendant Dulux globe watch, signed dial with Arabic numerals, mechanical movement, in white guilloche enamel case and panelled 800 silver chainGross weight 19.3 gramswatch is currently working but has not been tested for time keeping Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.
Early 20th C gold gentleman's wristwatch, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial and minute track,17 Jewel mechanical Swiss movement, in 18 ct yellow gold case, on leather strap, with a 1960's Record watch, in 9 ct case and gilt metal expanding strap, in its original box, Chinese charm bracelet, testing as 20 ct and a gilt metal crucifix pendant20 ct weight 5.6 grams18 ct gross weight 36.6 grams9 ct gross weight 48.5 gramsEarly 20th C watch and 1960's Record watch are currently working but they have not been tested for time keeping Ewbank's do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold
Sterling silver cedar lined engine turned cigarette box by W.T Togmill & Co Birmingham 1935 9.7 ozt gross; sterling silver presentation mug London 6.3ozt; Circular ladies compact in unmarked yellow metal with guilloche enamel top PURCHASERS: PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY. COLLECTIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - CALL 01793 861000.
Gruber, Vienna. A fine and rare continental gold key wind concealed watch in the form of a perfume bottle with polychrome enamel and pearl decorationDate: Circa 1800Movement: Gilt full plate fusée verge, plain 3-arm balance, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulationDial: White enamel, black Roman numerals, black outer minute divisions, winding aperture at 2, blued steel spade handsCase: Continental gold in the form of a perfume bottle, engraved and decorated with polychrome enamel and foliate designs, pinched waist with ring of pearls with chain and enamel ring, enamel and pearl tassels to the top and painted polychrome enamel Roman scene of a pair of loversSigned: MovementSize: 26mm x 41mmFootnotes:As a field, novelty timepieces can be traced as far back as the 15th Century and were created to amuse wealthy courtiers and nobles as well as pacify foreign dignitaries. This creative arm of watchmaking is vast and over the century's timepieces have found their way into nearly every inanimate object that can be thought of. Their ultimate form has only been limited by the imagination of their maker and in some cases that seems to have been infinite. From pistols, walking canes and scent flasks to spyglasses, telescopes and perfume bottles, such as the present lot, the variety of concealed watches makes them a fascinating subsection of horology to collect.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Johan Jacob Hechel, in Wien. A fine and rare continental gold key wind concealed watch in the form of a mandolin with polychrome enamel decorationDate: Circa 1800Movement: Gilt full plate fusée verge, pierced and engraved balance bridge, silver regulation, No.926Dial: White, black Arabic numerals, winding aperture at 2, polished handCase: Continental gold in the form of a mandolin, engraved and decorated with blue, cream and black enamel stripes to the body, polychrome enamel pastoral scene of three ladies with a young man reading to the sound board, striped neck and blue headSigned: Dial & movementSize: 28mm x 64mmFootnotes:Provenance:Christies 24th November 1993Musical instruments as vessels for timepieces first start appearing around the late 18th Century. Their popularity peaked in the early 19th century with the likes of makers such as Isaac Daniel Piguet and Henry Capt excelling in the field. They were usually Swiss in origin with some French and Austrian examples, such as the current lot, also appearing on the market for discerning collectors of the day. Typical instruments you may see are mandolins, lutes, lyres and harps with more exotic instruments such as Egyptian Nangas and citterns also recorded.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Corum. A Limited Edition platinum automatic wristwatch with meteorite dial and moon phaseModel: Meteorite PearyReference: 61.450.70 Limited Edition No.139Date: Circa 1990Movement: 19-jewel automatic, adjusted to 5 positions, No.189376Dial: Grey meteorite, raised outer blue calendar markers, moon phase at 6, polished faceted lance hands, further arrow tipped calendar handCase: Brushed and polished round, back secured by 6 screws and engraved 'Dial Made of Meteorite Found by Robert E. Peary Cosmic Origin Impact Point 76°4'N.,64°58'W. Cape York. Greenland' quick set button in the band at 4, hooded lugs with two blue enamel medallions, one numbered 139 and the other with a map of the world, shouldered crown, No.473829Strap/Bracelet: Brown Corum crocodile leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed white gold and steel deployant claspSigned: Case, dial & movement Size: 35mmFootnotes:The dial of this watch is made from a meteorite found by Robert E. Peary in 1894, of cosmic origin and lists the impact point: 76°4'N.,64°58'W. in Cape York, Greenland. Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) was an American admiral and explorer and was born in Cresson Springs, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. He made eight Arctic voyages to the Greenland coast and in 1909 he led the first expedition to the North Pole.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω YΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Mugnier, Rue de la Loy. A rare and unusual continental gold and seed pearl set key wind open face pocket watch with enamel decoration and virgule escapementDate: Circa 1800Movement: Rare virgule escapement, plain 3-arm balance, unusual wheel bridge set upDial: White, black Arabic numerals, black outer minute divisions, gilt handsCase: Hinged round, blue enamel to reverse with riverside scene, seed pearl set bezels, blue and white enamel decorated stem, cuvette No.318Signed: CuvetteSize: 51mm Accompaniments: Outer case with exhibition glassFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Breguet. A fine and rare 18K gold key wind open face 'Souscription' pocket watchDate: Circa 1822, crisp gold marksMovement: Fire gilt, typical symmetrical placement of wheels, large central barrel, plain 3-arm balance, bi-metallic compensation curb regulator, typical Breguet parachute balance protection system, underslung ruby cylinder, blued steel screws, No.3974Dial: White, black Arabic numerals, secret numbered Breguet signature below 12, single blued handCase: Engine turned, cartouche to back with small engraved monogram, numbered 69 and 3975BSigned: Case stamped LJ, dial & movement signedSize: 60mmFootnotes:After Abraham Louis Breguet returned from exile back to Paris in the 1790's his business was virtually destroyed. He came up with a plan whereby his clients could order a watch paying a down payment and then the balance when the watch was delivered. This founded the business and allowed him to rebuild. These watches were known as 'Souscription' watches and the dial of this watch has a secret scratch signature and is numbered. Each of these watches is in some way unique as each was finished by hand with a certain amount of freedom given to the watchmaker.This is a beautifully made watch of relatively large diameter (60mm), with a single hand and enamel dial, the movement is of great simplicity based around a large central barrel and symmetrical layout to the wheels. To this design Breguet added his special features like the parachute shock resist system and the underslung ruby cylinder which were all his own advances in horology.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Patek Philippe. A fine 18k gold keyless wind half hunter pocket watch Retailed by Musy Padre e Figli, Torino originally gifted by Princess Hélène of Orléans to Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of AostaDate: Manufactured 1889, Purchased 24th June 1902Movement: Gilt Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, wolf tooth winding, No.83851Dial: White, black Roman numerals, black outer minute track with red 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel double spade handsCase: Polished hinged, Roman numeral chapter to front, enamel crest of Princess Hèlène to reverse, engraving to inside back reads '25-6-95 hope is life, Hèlène 25-6-05', cuvette No.83851, case No.229179Signed: Case, dial & movement, cuvette signed Musy Padre e Figli, TorinoSize: 44mm Accompaniments: Extract from the ArchivesFootnotes:Princess Hélène of Orléans (1871-1951) was a celebrated beauty from the turn of the century and hailed from the illustrious but now deposed French Orleans royal family. Her father, Prince Philippe Count of Paris, had been heir to the French throne and as such she spent her early years dipping in and out of exile as and when the French Republic dictated it necessary. She had several important suitors but it was Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Aosta (1869–1931) whom she eventually married in 1895. The current lot was gifted to the Duke by Hélène upon their 10th wedding anniversary and bears the inscription '25-6-95 hope is life, Hèlène 25-6-05'. Their marriage was not necessarily a happy one and the Princess spent a lot of her time on long trips travelling around Africa. In time the Duke gifted the watch to Maresciallo Emilio De Bono who in turn presented it to the current vendors grandfather. The cuvette is co-signed by the retailers Musy Padre e Figli. Musy Padre e Figli are one of the oldest jewellers in Italy and until fairly recently had been kept within the same family since their inception in 1706. Based in Turin, they were able to take advantage of the growing wealth of the city in the 18th and 19th centuries and bore the title of 'Goldsmiths and Watchmakers of the House of Savoy'.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Patek Philippe. A fine and small 18K gold, enamel and diamond set keyless wind open face pocket fob watchDate: Circa 1910Movement: Gilt Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.155634Dial: White, black Arabic numerals, black outer minute track with red Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, gilt Louis XV style handsCase: Polished round with blue guilloché enamel and rose-cut diamond decoration, No.260908Signed: Case, dial, movement & cuvette Size: 27mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Hamilton Watch Co, Lancaster, PA., USA. A chrome plated military keyless wind open face deck watch issued to the US NavyReference: Model 22Date: Circa 1945Movement: Jewelled Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, adjusted to temperature and 6 positions, No.2F9145Dial: Silvered, black Arabic numerals and outer minute track with 5 minute markers, subsidiary seconds at 6, 48 hour power reserve at 12, black spade handsCase: Brushed and polished round, screw down back inscribed 'Bureau of Ships U.S. Navy Ⓝ2159-1942 Chronometer Watch', No.442097Signed: Dial & movement, case signed KeystoneSize: 71mm Accompaniments: Fitted hardwood case with enamel plaqueFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Continental enamel purse,late 19th/early 20th century, of rounded rectangular form, handpainted with two figures and a dog in an idyllic rural landscape, the silver-mounted edges with bright-cut decoration and bearing two marks to the clasp, one indistinct and the other initialled 'E.C',7cm wide, together with a further gilt-heightened example, anda Jaipur enamel elephant (3)Condition report: The former with general light surface wear and scratches, tarnish to silver, damage to the silk interior, the secondary example with some surface wear, tarnish and scratches, elephant with areas of loss to enamel. General surface wear throughout.
A French ormolu table clock,19th century, with Kangxi period turquoise porcelain temple dogs, flowers and clock case, the clock with an enamel dial and twin-train striking movement,35cm highA similar, if larger, 'kylin' clock is to be found in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace.Condition report: Minor damage and losses to flowers.
Five various silver folding fruit knives and a fork,the first, unhallmarked, with two blades and horn handles, inscribed 'Huett Johnson 27 Mar 1770',the second, attributed to Andrew Davidson, with 'AD' and portcullis mark, the handles with foliate decoration,the third, with shaped mother-of-pearl handle and initialled shield,by Aaron Hadfield (probably), Sheffield 1847,the fourth, with tortoiseshell handles,by Joseph Rodgers, Sheffield 1881,the fifth, one handle with enamelled rose head decoration, hallmarked three times,by William Needham, Sheffield 1912, the sixth, the fork, double struck for 1797/1798, with lion passant,open 13-20cm long (6)For a discussion of Scottish silversmith Andrew Davidson, see 'The Finial', vol. 19/06, August 2009.Condition report: The first with damage to horn handles at ends and some fillerThe second with chip on end rivetThe third with damaged handle backThe fifth with poorly struck maker's mark and wear to silver caps on handlesThe sixth with tiny black dots to edges of enamel
A French ormolu mantel clock,late 19th century, the elaborate floral and foliate scroll decorated case, surmounted by a putto holding a sundial and a pair of compasses, above the circular dial set with enamel plaques bearing Roman numerals, its eight-day movement striking on a bell, stamped 'Horlogerie Paris', raised on four scrolling supports and an integral base,56cm highdial 17cm diameter Condition report: Movement requires attention
A French brass carriage clock,late 19th century, the white enamel dial inscribed 'A I The Equator French Made', with alarm dial and repeat mechanism, striking the half hours on a gong, the top with oval glass escapement window,case 20.8cm high (top of handle)Condition report: Writing on dial worn and hard to read. Escape wheel free and turning, movement strikes.
SIX SCANDINAVIAN CADDY SPOONS:- A Danish example with a leaf bowl and a decorative scroll handle, Copenhagen 1892, a modern Finnish example with a figure on the terminal, a silvergilt & enamel example, another with an engraved flower, inscribed "DANMARK", a silvergilt & enamelled "NORGE" example with a coiled stem, and another with a leafy terminal; the latter 4.1" (10.5 cms) long; 4.5 oz (6)
SCANDIVAVIAN CADDY SPOONS:- A Finnish example with enamel and drop rings, the gilt bowl initialled, Turku 1951, another with a pierced scroll stem, maker's mark "WIRI", Helsinki 1936, two Norwegian caddy spoons with pierced scroll stems by Brodrene Mylius of Kragero, a Danish caddy spoon and a Finnish souvenir spoon with drop rings, engraving and a gilt bowl; the latter 4.4" (11.2 cms) long; 2.6 oz (6)
A MIXED LOT:- Two small early 20th century mounted shell dishes, a pair of early Victorian embossed circular salts, a card case, monogrammed, a George III vinaigrette, a napkin ring, initialled "G", a small oblong dressing table box, a Norwegian silvergilt and blue enamel pill box, and an enamelled copper patch box; the latter 1.75" (4.5 cms) long; 11 oz weighable silver (10)
SAN FRANCISCO "GOLD RUSH":- A rare late 19th century North American gold vesta case, with bright-engraved decoration, the front with a vignette depicting a seated classical figure with a wheatsheaf and the word "EUREKA", bordered by a black enamel "frame", the reverse monogrammed below three, conjoined rings, the cover inset with a panel of gold-bearing quartz, probably by Shreve & Co. of San Francisco 1865-75; 2.2" (5.5 cms) long; 0.75 oz gross
AN ART NOUVEAU-MOUNTED STEEL HAT PIN with enamelled terminal by Pearce and Thompson, Birmingham 1908, a Viennese mounted green leather wallet, a small Continental circular powder compact with enamelled decoration, a Scottish brooch set with a smoky quartz boss, a green-enamelled pendant by Abrahall & Bint, Birmingham 1908 and blue-enamelled pendant on a chain by Charles Horner, Chester 1910, an American spoon, an enamelled buckle by R. Pringle, Birmingham 1907, a dragonfly brooch, an enamelled small thimble case and four other hallmarked, enamel pendants; the hat pin 11" (28 cms) long (14)
A QUANTITY OF PENCILS in a variety of materials, including a two-colour example with a mounted porcupine-quill body, incised "W.CROSS" by S. Mordan & Co., a hallmarked pen/pencil by the same maker, London 1874, a calendar pencil, a gold-cased pencil/whistle, a champagne bottle pencil, a three-colour pencil with enamel, etc.; the longest 3.5" (9 cms) long (15)
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE of a young lady wearing a blue-trimmed white dress and pearls, her hair in ringlets, in a gilt-metal oval frame with suspensory chains, and filigree and blue enamel border, the reverse enamelled in blue over a wavy engine-turned ground; the portrait signed lower right "Boss.."; 3.55" (9 cms) high
A gentleman's 18ct gold open face pocket watch: the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the three-quarter movement numbered '718557', Chester assay marks to case, the reverse with applied monogram, approximately 89gms gross weight, together with a curb-link watch chain and leather pouch.
A Doulton Lambeth stoneware cased mantel clock: of architectural outline incised with flowers, foliage and stylised designs above a relief balustrade and surmounted with a shell, white enamel chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, the brass movement stamped 'BR 3872', the case with impressed rosette mark and dated 1882 with monogram for Harriet E. Hibbut, 31cm. high.
A Victorian silver mounted ceramic 'bird's egg' scent bottle and an enamel patch box: the first with screw cover assayed for Birmingham 1885, maker Cornelius Sanders & Frank Shepherd, Rd.No.20772 for James McCintyre & Co., 6cm; the late 18th/early 19th Century patch box printed with embracing lovers and inscription 'I love too well to kiss and tell', 4cm.[minor damage].
Drocourt, Paris a French Cannalée carriage clock for the Chinese market: the eight-day duration movement having a silvered platform lever escapement and striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with push repeat button sounding the last hour at will, the backplate stamped with the trademark for the maker Drocourt, the initials D.C either side of a clock and numbered 9657, along with a further stamp in Chinese lettering indicating Bo Wei for the maker and retailer Bovet frères, the inside of the plates stamped H.L. for the blanc roulant maker Holingue frères and stamped with their movement number 17924, the white enamel dial having black Roman hour numerals, Arabic five minute outer numerals and blued steel moon hands, with a subsidiary alarm dial, the brass cannalée case engraved with floral decoration, height 18cm. (handle up) 15cm. handle down.*Biography Pierre Drocourt, born 1819 & son Alfred, born 1847, were one of the top maker's of carriage clocks in the mid-to-late Victorian period, having a factory at Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont as well as premises in Paris at Rue Debelleyme 28; previously named Rue de Limoges prior to 1867. They were awarded numerous medals at exhibitions, such as the Bronze Medal at Paris 1867, the Silver at Paris 1878 and the gold at Paris in 1889. Alfred succeeded his father Pierre in circa 1871 following the latter's retirement.* Notes Jean-Francois and the younger Louis Holingue worked in the clockmaking town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont producing the rough movements for a number of well-known makers including Paul Garnier, Athanase Bourdin and Bolviller. The brothers sold their workshops and equipment to Alfred Drocourt in 1875, having supplied Drocourt for a number of years to be finished in Paris.* Notes The three Bovet brothers Frederick (born 1786), Alphonse (born 1788) and Edouard (born 1797) set up workshops in Canton in 1830 which proved too large due to outside circumstances including the ongoing Opium Wars and a smaller operation was set up in Macau. By 1864, following the death of the last of the three brothers, the company, now possibly being run by their nephew Louis Bovet, sold their interest to another Fleurier business run by Jules Jequier and Ernest Bobillier, who were soon joined by Ami Leuba, and continued to retail clocks under the Bovet name.* Notes Reference Leigh Extence Pierre & Alfred Drocourt: An Exhibition of Carriage Clocks Pub. Privately 2016.
A French Corniche quarter-repeating carriage clock: the eight-day duration movement having a silvered platform lever escapement and repeating the hours and quarters on two gongs at will, the backplate stamped with serial number 7634, the white enamel dial having black Roman hour numerals, Arabic outer five-minute numerals, decorative blued steel hands and a subsidiary alarm setting dial, the brass Corniche case with typical three-bail handle, height 16cm. handle up, 13cm. handle down.
Cartier, Paris a blue enamel timepiece: having an eight-day duration timepiece movement with alarm, the round cream dial with black Roman numerals and signed Cartier, Paris, the shaped gilt-brass case with gilt-speckled blue enamel and numbered 7512 05647, Swiss Made to the rear, complete with red box stamped to the rear Cartier and to the inside les Must de Cartier, height 7.2cm.
Vincenti et Cie, Paris a boulle mantel clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a gong, with the backplate stamped with the trademark of the maker Vincenti et Cie, along with the serial number 2186, the gilt-brass dial embossed with c-scroll and shell decoration to the centre and with inset shaped enamel plaques for the blue Roman hour numerals, with blued steel hands, the waisted tortoiseshell boulle case with brass inlaid decoration and cast cherub-head and floral ormolu mounts, surmounted by a matching finial, height 32cm.*Biography Vincenti set up his factory producing blancs roulants in Montbeliard in 1823 but went bankrupt a year later, whereupon the clock manufacturer Roux took on the management. They were awarded a Medaille d'Argent (silver medal) for their movements at the Paris exhibition of 1855, Vincenti having died in 1834.
A French marble and ormolu mantel clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with an outside countwheel, the round white enamel dial having black Arabic Breguet-style numerals, red Arabic quarter-hour markings and with decorative pierced and engraved gilt-brass hands, signed for the retailer Mappin & Webb, the white marble case having a central fluted pillar and shaped base with floral ormolu mounts and surmounted by an ormolu bird, the front having an inset gilded plaque with engraved presentation, height 29cm.
William Comyns, a silver and tortoiseshell boudoir clock: the French eight-day duration timepiece movement having a platform lever escapement, the round white enamel dial having black Arabic hour numerals, blued steel spade hands and signed by the retailer Curtis & Horspool, To H.M. the King, Leicester, the square silver case having a tortoiseshell panel to the front inlaid with silver scroll decoration and with a silver moulding to the lower edge, with a pagoda top having a further shaped tortoiseshell panel and folding handle, the case hallmarked for the maker William Comyns, 1910 and numbered A2333, height 19cm handle up, 17cm handle down.
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