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A CLARICE CLIFF NEWPORT POTTERY 'RADIANCE' BEEHIVE PATTERN HONEY POT with bee finial, stamped to base 'Clarice Cliff Newport Pottery Co England Radiance Reg No 10436', 9.5cm high; together with another smaller Clarice Cliff Lynton shape honey pot decorated with anemones (2) Condition Report : both in good condition Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A Barr Flight and Barr (Worcester) fruit cooler with liner and cover c.1807-13, the bowl shape painted with panels of flowers within gilt scroll borders on a mazarin blue ground, the shoulders applied with horned satyr masks, with a shallow bowl liner and waisted cover, impressed crowned BFB mark to the foot, printed mark inside the cover, a repair to one handle and the finial, 28.5cm. (3)
A Minton pâte-sur-pâte vase and cover date code for 1884, finely decorated with pâte-sur-pâte on grey panels of Venus in a chariot pulled by putti, and of three putti in flight around a bird's nest, beneath the handles with bird motifs and foliate scrolls, between gilt formal borders, all reserved on a rich turquoise ground, one panel with an indistinct artist's monogram, gilded and impressed marks, the finial cleanly broken and invisibly restored, 39.5cm. (2)
A rare Derby teapot and cover c.1757-59, the baluster body with a moulded spout, painted with colourful moths in flight above Oriental flowering plants, the domed cover with a floral finial, and a large Derby sauceboat, moulded with scrolls and painted with flowers, some damages, 21cm max. (3) The teapot formerly with Bob Williams.
Capodimonte - A vintage late 20th century porcelain and brass musical carousel cigarette dispenser having a putti finial with polychrome decoration throughout raised on acanthus leaf feet. The dispenser plays Fascination / The Emperor Waltz and has a swiss musical movement within. Measures 35 cm tall.
A GEORGE IV BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKWilliam Latch, Newport, circa 1825-30The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial inscribed WILL'M LATCH, NEWPORT to centre, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with brass pineapple finial to the shallow pyramid upstand incorporating slender fluted frieze and brass line inlay terminating with roundels to the tablet upstand, over conforming fluted frieze to the cavetto cornice and recessed brass fillet bordered quadrant panel infill around the dial, the sides with generous brass rosette ring handles over repeating lancet arch pierced rectangular sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on ogee moulded skirt base with conforming fluted band to upper margin and brass ball feet.49cm (19.25ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. William Latch is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Newport, Monmouthshire, circa 1830-71.Condition 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 finish appears original although the areas of black (signature and numerals) appear to have been strengthened. The case is generally in good original condition with faults very much limited the rear door escutcheon plate being no longer present and minor bumps, scuffs, wear, shrinkage and other minor age related blemishes. Clock has pendulum and a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERJ. Thompson, Northampton, late 18th centuryThe 8.5 inch circular silvered register signed J. THOMPSON, NORTHAMPTON to the centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual weather observations to outer track, set behind hinged circular glazed moulded wood bezel incorporating additional recording hand to the glass and with chevron line border decoration, the triple line-edged case with open triangular pediment above oval urn inlaid panel and arch-glazed Fahrenheit scale spirit tube thermometer flanked by further paterae to the baluster shaped upright, the rounded base further inlaid with a fan rosette.97cm (38.25ins) high excluding finial. J. Thompson of Nottingham appears not to be recorded in the usual sources however it is likely that he is a related to John (IV) Thompson who is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working in Nottingham 1835-44.The current lot is notable in being a rarely early example of its type most likely being made in the 1790's. Early features include the wooden as well as the truncated design of the top of the case.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks and 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 some light spotting/discolouration to the silvering. The thermometer has some patchy tarnishing to the scale and a crack to the glass. The case has a replacement rear door otherwise is in fair presentable condition with some historic bumps, scuffs, minor repairs and light shrinkage cracking/veneer movement to sides. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY BALLOON-SHAPED BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETUnsigned, circa 1800The circular five pillar twin fuse bell striking movement with 7 inch diameter plates and anchor escapement regulated by 12.5 inch lenticular bob pendulum, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged cast brass cavetto moulded convex-glazed hinged bezel, the waisted case with brass flambeau urn finial to the concave-sided upstand over cast brass rosette decorated diamond grille sound frets and line-bordered crossbanded fascia incorporating shaped panel beneath the dial, the sides with conforming flame-figured veneers and hinged brass carrying handles and the rear with shaped glazed door following the outline of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet; with original wall bracket of concave form with cavetto moulded edge to the table and terminating with a brass fillet ogee-shaped foot.The clock 64cm (25.5ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 22cm (8.75ins) deep; the wall bracket 32cm (12.5ins) high.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 but has overall wear/patination. The numerals are worn but still legible and have been 'strengthened' at some point, there is general concentric light surface scratching and some chipping towards the edges. The minute hand has been repaired. The case is generally in good original condition with nice old surface and patination including the brass mounts which are fairly heavily tarnished/discoloured. The superstructure is lacking the fret at the rear and the front is missing a length of edge stringing beneath the dial to the left hand side. Interenally the base board has two spare holes most likely for a pendulum securing latch which is no longer present. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage cracking and historic bumps and scuffs commensurate with age and use. The bracket is in very similar condition with the only significant fault being a section of brass fillet moulding missing from the left hand side at the base.Clock has pendulum (suspension spring is broken and bob is loose), winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERBaptista Ronchetti, Manchester, circa 1790The 8.5 inch circular silvered register signed Bap'st Ronchetti, Fecit and with additional inscription H. Lomas, Adlington to the centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches incorporating an engraved motif of Masonic tools suspended from a ribbon and with the usual weather observations to outer track, set behind hinged circular glazed moulded wood bezel incorporating additional recording hand to the glass and with chevron line border decoration, the chevron-edged case with open triangular pediment above arch-glazed Fahrenheit scale spirit tube thermometer to the baluster shaped upright inlaid with fan quadrants to upper angles and three oval radial paterae to lower margin, the rounded base with further oval patera over conforming fan rosette.96cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Baptista Ronchetti is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Spear Street Manchester from 1785 and then later at 15 High Street until around 1810. Ronchetti emigrated from Tavernerio, near Lake Como, Italy in 1785 later sending for his son, Charles Joshua, and his nephew Louis Casartelli who were both accompanied by Dominic Bolongaro. Initially all three worked in Ronchetti's workshop before branching-out and setting-up on their own. Baptista Ronchetti is a well-regarded maker known for his stick and angle barometers and was one of the first to produce wheel barometers of the type which subsequently became the predominant design produced throughout the 19th century. The current lot is notable in being a particularly early example of its type most likely being made in the 1790's. Early features include the hinged wooden bezel (which is secured by a lock with keyhole set in the side of the case) as well as the truncated design of the top of the case. The additional name engraved on the dial is for H. Lomas of Adlington who is recorded by Banfield as working circa 1800-20. The presence of Lomas's signature (executed in a different hand) would suggest that he probably re-sold the barometer perhaps 20 years or so after it was made.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 original condition albeit with some minor discolouration/tarnishing; the front glass is cracked and the bezel has had some minor historic repairs to the chevron line decoration as well as a small loss. The thermometer is in good condition although the tube is a replacement which may have required the aperture for the bulb in the plate to be enlarged slightly . The case is in good with limited to a few small losses/historic repairs to the chevron banding, some slight shrinkage cracking to the edge veneers and other minor bumps, scuffs and age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT METAL AND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK GARNITUREThe movement by Pinchon Fils, Paris, circa 1875The eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by pendulum cast with a female mask to bob and incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped PINCHON, FILS AINE, PARIS to centre and numbered 783 to upper left, the dial with landscape painted centre within blue-ground gilt bordered Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with gilt spade hands within egg-and-dart cast bezel, the gilt spelter and porcelain case with two-tone blue and gilt gadroon panel capped twin handled urn surmount incorporating polychrome floral panel to waist, over ribbon bow crest to the drum housing the movement flanked by cornucopia and floral finial adorned side projections supported on four columns with leafy caps and bases and gilt-bordered two-tone blue porcelain shafts with pendulum swinging between, the base with shaped panel inset with an arch-shaped blue-bordered landscape painted with a river landscape within leafy scroll borders over conforming feet, on original moulded giltwood plinth, the candelabra side pieces each with central sconce flanked by four scrolling branches over twin handled baluster upright and stepped shaped porcelain panel fronted base with scroll feet over original giltwood plinth, (3).The clock and candelabra 48cm (19ins) high overall, the clock 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep.
A FRENCH PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe movement by Japy Freres et Cie, Paris, late 19th centuryThe eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum with Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with JAPY FRERES & CIE, G'DE MED D'HONN, 1855 and numbers 603, 8 1 to backplate, the porcelain dial polychrome painted with a romantic landscape to centre within pink ground Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring with gilt scroll painted decoration, with brass spade hands within bead cast bezel, the case with floral garland decorated pink porcelain bodied urn surmount adorned with floral finial and rams head masks issuing rose bloom swags to the break-arch top flanked by male and female putti with ribbon-tied crest over the dial between, the fascia with inset apron panel painted with a courting couple in 18th century dress flanked by conforming curved panels decorated with tied floral sprays and birds, the sides with generous acanthus decorated 'S' scrolls, on shaped gadroon-moulded skier base applied with a further ornithological painted panel to apron flanked by laurel trails over toupe feet; with original moulded giltwood stand,The clock 48cm (19ins) high, 36cm (14ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement is in working condition and appears free from visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements however as the mechanism is a little dirty/neglected a gentle clean/service is advised before putting into service. The dial is in fine condition with no visible damage/repair or wear. The case is in good original condition with minimal wear/discolouration to the strong original gilding. The giltwood stand has some rubbing to the gilding, the fabric covering is worn/faded, otherwise faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A BRASS QUARTER-STRIKING LANTERN MANTEL CLOCKThe movement by Winterhalder and Hoffmeier, Schwaerzenbach, late 19th centuryThe rectangular eight-day four pillar movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and two-in-one strike train ting-tang striking the quarters on a bell mounted on the backplate followed by the one within the superstructure of the case, and sounding on the hour on the second larger bell alone, the backplate tramped W & H, Sch, the rectangular dial with matted centre with applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with blued steel trident hands above grotesque dolphin mask cast infill to lower margin opposing leaf decorated spandrel infill to upper angles within geometric upper and lower borders, the case with pineapple finial to the four-legged dome bell bearer cast with grotesque masks over pierced strapwork front and side frets each decorated with sunburst mask over further grotesques, the angles with ball and spire finials over Ionic three-quarter columns cast each with acanthus leaf detail to the slender baluster shafts over fluted lower sections, the sides fitted with doors decorated with foliate cast lozenge panels and the rear with further door incorporating silk-covered rectangular aperture to centre, on four small inverted dome feet.44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 22cm (8.375ins) wide and deep.
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH 10 INCH DIALI. Braham, Torquay, circa 1830The 10 inch circular silvered register with engraved basket of fruit and leafy scrolls to centre within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the ebony line-edged case with hygrometer to the swan neck pediment over bowfronted Fahrenheit scale mercury tube thermometer to the tapered upright, the rectangular base inset with a glazed spirit level signed I. BRAHAM, TORQUAY over cavetto moulded underside.109cm (43ins) high excluding finial. John Braham is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Torquay circa 1820-40. Banfield notes that he moved down from Liverpool during the early 19th century and became clockmaker to the Duchess of Clarence.Condition Report: Tube is intact and filled but has a small airlock at the top and is currently plugged. The mechanism is intact but will require setting-up; there is no setting pointer adjustment key present with the instrument. The register is in good condition with nice even silvering. The thermometer, hygrometer and spirit level are also in sound condition but with some mellowing to the silvered finishes. The case is generally in sound original condition; the pediment has losses to the mouldings applied to the swan-neck section and the upper hinge of the rear door is incomplete. Otherwise faults are limited to various minor bumps, scuffs, wear and age related blemishes including some bubbling to the veneers to the sides. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM IV/EARLY VICTORIAN ORMOLU MANTEL TIMEPIECE IN THE LOUIS XV TASTERichard Ganthony, London, second quarter of the 19th centuryThe four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and signed Ganthony, CHEAPSIDE to the lower margin of the backplate, the 4 inch circular gilt Roman numeral dial with radial engine-turned centre and blued steel moon handset within slender cavetto moulded bezel with fine guilloche scroll milled outer edge, the waisted case cast with foliate spray finial over chased rocaille and acanthus scrollwork around the dial and leaf-decorated diamond pierced sound fret to apron, the sides with further floral-bud decorated latticework sound frets within generous leaf cast surrounds, the rear matching the front but with open apertures behind the movement and to the apron, on generous integral scroll cast supports.30.5cm (12ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Richard Pinfold Ganthony is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Cheapside (number 63), London in 1821. Baillie also notes that he was Master of the Clockmakers Company in the same year as his death in 1845. It is highly likely that he was apprenticed to his father, also named Richard, who gained his freedom of the Clockmakers Company in 1794 before setting up business in Penton Place, Clerkenwell. Richard senior then moved to Lombard Street in 1811, was Master in 1828 and also died in 1845. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears free from noticeable alteration or significant replacements. The backplate has vacant holes near the signature for a pendulum securing bracket which is no longer present and another threaded hole toward the upper left hand margin to which was for holding the securing screw when pendulum is unlocked. The dial has a few very light spots/blemishes to the engine turning (oxidation stains rather than scuffs) and rubbing to the black numerals otherwise is in good original condition. The case is in good original condition retaining its original gilding with only relatively light wear/rubbing to extremities and a few small localised patches of discolouration. The vacant apertures to the rear exhibit no conclusive evidence of previously being fitted with infill panels hence they would appear to have been intended to be left open.Timepiece has a pendulum (probably not original) and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TEN-INCH DIALJames Gatty, London, circa 1805The 10 inch star-centred circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass glazed bezel, the triple-line edged case with hydrometer to the swan neck pediment with adjustment square beneath, 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 Ja's Gatty, No. 132 High Holborn, London.98cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial. James Gatty is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas English Barometers 1680-1860 working from 130 and 132 High Holborn. His exact dates or whether he started as an optician or immigrant glassblower are unknown, however a barometer by him was included in the sale of Sir William Chambers s furniture in 1796; a James Gattey is also recorded as working from 64 Tooley Street in 1802. Gatty is considered to be probably the most sought-after maker of early wheel barometers which tend to be of the finest quality.Condition Report: Tube is intact and filled but has airlocks and is currently plugged. The mechanism is intact but will require setting-up. The register is in good condition with some minor concentric discolouration only. The thermometer is also on good condition with some slight blooming to the silvered finish in places. The hygrometer is in similarly good condition with the adjustment fully operational; the spirit level at the base is also in good order albeit with some discolouration to the silvering. The case is generally in good original condition but has some small losses to the parquetry band bordering the lower edge of the pediment and some bruising to the rounded base (including some small veneer losses to the rear). Otherwise faults are very much limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN AUSTRIAN ORMOLU MOUNTED EBONISED GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK Unsigned, circa 1830The four pillar triple train short duration movement with anchor escapement regulated by rosette-cast bob pendulum with silk suspension, and sounding the quarters on a coiled gong followed by the hours on a second larger gong at every quarter hour or on demand via a pull trip repeat function, the 5.5 inch circular gilt brass dial with small concentric enamel calendar ring to the geometric engine-turned centre within Arabic numeral enamel chapter ring, with steel spade hands set behind hinged engine-turned brass convex glazed bezel, the rectangular case with alabaster and gilt metal urn-shaped finial to the tablet upstand over convex-shaped upper side angles, the fascia applied with rosette and laurel-bow cast mounts around the dial and with oval lenticle surmounted by and eagle with outstretched wings flanked by further leafy sprays beneath, the sides with further lyre cast mounts, on generous skirt bass applied with leaf-moulded gilt gesso upper mouldings and figural cast apron mount to front, on generous gilt paw feet. 46.5cm (14.25ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and fundamentally original with no obvious visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The mechanism is in working condition however the strike work is currently out-of-sync with the hands and as the movement is in somewhat dirty/neglects condition a clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has has some chipping/losses to the inner calendar ring at its two attachment points, the chapter ring has several hairline cracks and the winding holes have adjacent wear to the gilding. The case is in sound condition although the finial may be incomplete and there is evidence (a few vacant 'pinholes') that there was an ormolu mount fitted over the dial at some point. The front left foot has been repaired; the right is missing a toe and the rear left is incomplete. The rear of the skirt has some historic worm damage; this infestation is no longer active and the damage is not structural. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to light to moderate bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCKThe dial signed for André with movement stamped for S.G. Huller, Paris, circa 1845The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension and stamped S.G. HULLER, A, PARIS to the upper left hand margin of the backplate, the circular white enamel dial signed ANDRÉ A PARIS to centre within blue Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating foliate gilt painted cartouche divisions, with blued steel spade hands within a gilt fluted concave bezel, the rococo case with bold leafy finial over strapwork scroll cast surround to the dial and generous foliate rocaille bordered swollen apron panel inset with a porcelain plaque finely polychrome painted with a floral still life, the sides with integral cast large scale foliage around blind-hatched infill, on generous scroll cast feet incorporating further hatched panel infill and palmette to apron between.39.5cm (15.5ins) high, 25cm (9.75ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition the mechanism is somewhat dirty/neglected hence a clean/service is required. The dial has some slight chipping to each of the winding holes otherwise appears to be in good original condition. The case is in fine original condition with strong gilding with very little wear and only a few minor patches of discolouration. The porcelain panel appears free from damage or visible restoration. The case back panle is lacking two (of its four) decorative securing screws.Clock is complete with pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT METAL AND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCKUnsigned, Paris, circa 1875The eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with serial number 5219 to upper left, the dial polychrome painted with cherub in flight to centre within blue ground gilt bordered Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with gilt spade hands and bead cast surround, the case with twin handled urn surmount painted with scene of a courting couple within gilt borders onto a powder-blue ground, over shallow-break-arch top with grotesque mask centred husk swag draped over the dial and flanked by generous strapwork side scrolls adorned with lovebirds, the front with twin oval panels each decorated with cupid to the out-swept upright over shaped cavetto moulded base incorporating leafy apron flanked by rosette panels and toupe feet, with a pair of twin handled urn side pieces, circa 1875, each with leafy finial and flaming torch side handles to the polychrome floral bad decorated porcelain body above shaped panel fronted plinth base incorporating paw fee to the shaped side scrolls, (3).The clock 43cm (17ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep; the side pieces 33cm (13ins) high.
A FINE PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE TABLE REGULATOR WITH SIX-LEGGED GRAVITY ESCAPEMENTSinclair Harding, Cheltenham, circa 1985-90The circular gilt four double-screwed columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, external six-legged gravity escapement incorporating jewelled pallets pivoted beneath sub frame mounted on the backplate, and regulated by half-seconds pendulum with wire rod and large diameter heavy gilt brass cylindrical bob, the 6 inch circular silvered dial with eccentric Roman numeral chapter ring interrupted by slender subsidiary seconds ring at six o'clock and with separate outer minute track, applied onto the frosted silvered ground over two curved plates signed SINCLAIR, HARDING to lower margin, with blued steel spade hands within canted gilt circular surround, the case with fluted urn finial to the gilt line bordered stepped cavetto moulded panel upstand over keystone latch for the full-height bevelled front glass and rectangular section patinated bronze corner uprights incorporating horizontal gilt line details at the base of the arch, the sides with curved glasses following the profile of the arch over gilt rail and further rectangular windows, the rear matching the front, the interior with gilt floor applied with silvered pendulum beat scale calibrated 5-0-5 and engraved with serial number 869, on stepped black marble plinth base with chamfered edges and canted angles over brass ball feet.56cm (2ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. The Cheltenham based clockmaking firm Sinclair Harding was established by Bill Sinclair and Mike Harding in 1967. Between 1971 and around 1995 the business evolved from being initially focussed on restoration and repair to designing and building their own clocks including chiming longcase and table clocks, their design of 'sea clock', giant and perpetual calendar carriage clocks. In 1995 Mike Harding retired leaving the firm in the hands of Robert Bray; the following year Sinclair Harding were commissioned to make the clock for the Oval cricket ground and the business was relocated to North Yorkshire. In 1999 their first scale version of John Harrison's sea clock was produced adding to their ever increasing catalogue of complex timepieces, and 2010 saw Robert Bray awarded the Barrett Silver Medal by the British Horological Institute as well as being appointed Vice President. The firm have always been regular attendees at Baselworld and in 2017 exhibited their Harrison H1 timepiece at Salon QP. The Gravity escapement in the current lot has its roots in the exploratory designs of some of the leading late 18th and early 19th century makers such as Berthoud, Mudge, Cumming and Hardy. Bloxam had come close to perfecting the design in 1853 however was still plagued by the fault encountered by earlier attempts in that the pallets tended to bounce off the escapement locking surface; known as 'tripping'. Edward Denison (later Lord Grimthorp) perfected the gravity escapement in 1860 by eliminating the tripping problem. He did this through the connection of a fly (air brake), directly to the escape arbor via a friction clutch. It allows the fan to advance slightly after the escapement engages the pallet. The inertia provided by the weight of the fly keeps the escapement seated against the pallet during locking; in essence acting as an 'energy sink'. This escapement provides a nearly detached pendulum from the rest of the clockwork and, as there is no sliding friction, there is no need to oil the escapement. These features made the escapement perfect for use in turret clocks where a high degree of accuracy can be maintained with minimal maintenance. There are two principal designs of gravity escapement the first is the double three-legged type the second in the four legged design. The former uses two pairs of three legs for the pallets and three impulse pins at the centre whilst the second has four legs and four pins. The disadvantage of the both of these designs is that the escape arbor revolves either 1/6 (double three legged) or 1/4 (four legged) for each beat of the pendulum hence the train of the timepiece needs suitable long gearing to maintain a reasonably long duration. The current movement is unusual in that it utilizes a six legged arrangement which has no doubt been employed to facilitate running with a half-seconds pendulum.Condition Report: Movement is in very fine original condition retaining the original gilding and bluing to the screws etc. blemish free. The mechanism is in working condition however has not been run in a while hence the action of the escapement is prone to slowing-up a little due to the lubrication of the pivots having dried out. With this in mind the mechanism would benefit from a gentle/light service before putting into service. The dial has a very slight scratch to the chapter ring between the VII and VIII numerals otherwise is blemish free.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to slight wear and a small corner chip to the lift-out rear glass panel (which cannot be seen when the panel is in place). Timepiece is complete with a crank winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN BRASS SKELETON CLOCKThomas Bolt and Company, Liverpool, circa 1870The twin chain fusee bell striking movement with six spoke wheel crossings and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum set behind the waisted scroll-pierced plates united by six double baluster turned pillars and surmounted by a bell with spire finial, with pierced silvered brass Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring and blued steel moon hands, on four bell-shaped feet over silvered brass D-ended plate signed Tho's Bolt & Co., LIVERPOOL to leading edge applied to the top of the stepped mahogany plinth with channel cut to take a glass dome cover to lower tier and bun feet (glass dome cover present but damaged).43cm (17ins) high excluding damaged glass dome cover, 34cm (13.5ins) wide, 20cm (7.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Thomas Bolt and Company are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World and working inBirkenhead and Liverpool in 1857. Condition Report: Mechanism appears complete and fundamentally all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The movement is in clean working condition with only a few minor spots of tarnish to the plates. The chapter ring is in clean condition and the hands appear free from damage or repair. The silvered base panel has some light tarnishing from fingerprints to the edges otherwise is in good condition. The wooden base has some scuffing and discoloration to the French polished surface otherwise is in good original condition. The glass dome cover is present with the clock but is damaged/broken.Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH NAPOLEON III LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED CARRERA MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKIndistinctly signed, Paris, mid 19th centuryThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension and backplate inscribed 10107, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with indistinct signature over A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged engine-milled convex-glazed ormolu bezel, the case with surmount finely cast was a basket of fruit over gilt drum housing the movement flanked by goats standing to eat fruiting vine issuing from the surmount, raised on rectangular upright inset with crisp torchere and cornucopiae cast mount to front and flanked by winged putti supporting platforms for the goats, on D-ended cavetto moulded plinth base inset with panels of ribbon-tied floral swags over leafy toupe feet, with a pair of ormolu mounted urn side pieces, mid 19th century, each with berry finial to the domed top and spiral flute cast waisted collar over shouldered body raised on three grotesque mask supports with coiled snake between, on concave sided triform base with disk feet.The clock 42cm (16.5ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep; the side pieces 30.5cm (12ins) high.Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all-original with no visible signs of alteration; although it is running and striking a gentle clean/service will be required before putting it into service. The dial has chipping around both winding holes, there is also another small edge chip above the II numeral. The signature is rubbed and there a few spots that might be firing faults to the enamel. The case is generally in sound original condition however the small tablet of marble between the dial and the basket of fruit surmount is cracked. The mounts are generally discoloured/muted/dirty but appear to retain original gilding albeit with moderate wear hence may respond well to cleaning. The marble is otherwise in fine condition with only a few very tiny edge chips.Both of the side pieces are in good original condition but have one or two small but noticeable edge chips to the marble at bases. One also has a series of pin-prick blemishes to the marble body. The mounts are in the same condition as those of the clock itself.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III BRASS LANTERN CLOCK MADE FOR THE MIDDLE-EASTERN MARKETJonathan Parks, London, circa 1775The countwheel striking two-handed movement incorporating Huygens's endless winding and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum swinging behind the frame at the rear, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre within applied 'Turkish' numeral chapter ring incorporating five minute numeral to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and crescent-centred foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch centred with circular boss signed Jn'o. Parks, London flanked by conforming mounts, the frame with column-turned corner posts, vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, and the rear with iron hanging hoop, on ball-turned feet, (lacking side doors, frets and back panel). 38cm (15ins) high, 20cm (8ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep overall. A Jonathan Parkes is recorded in Britten, F.J. BRITTEN'S Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers as working from 'Old Change' London. A closely related clock also signed for Jonathan Parks was offered by Skinner, Boston at their sale of European Furniture and Decorative Arts, 7th October 2006, Lot 645.Condition Report: Movement has survived in original condition with no visible alteration however the escapewheel is most likely a 'service' replacement. The mechanism is reasonably clean and in working order but a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has evidence of being drilled for a differing chapter ring and spandrels (three spare chapter ring feet holes and elongated spandrel holes) however there is no evidence to suggest the spare chapter ring feet holes were used (no witness marks from pinning) hence most likely left over from a re-think during manufacture (quality control for clocks destined for export to the middle-East was generally not as strict as those for Europe!). Dial otherwise is in good albeit tarnished condition although the lower right hand corner has been pushed-back a little. The hands appear original.The front left hand finial is a repaired replacement otherwise frame is in good condition. There are no side frets, doors, back panel or spurs present.The clock has a pendulum but no weight (rope line and pulley is present). 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
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
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 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
Y AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN 'GIANT' MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH EIGHTEEN-INCH DIALDuncan, Aberdeen, mid 19th centuryThe 18 inch circular silvered register engraved with terrestrial sphere to centre and signed DUNCAN, 92, UNION STREET, Aberdeen within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the ebony line-edged case with hydrometer to the swan neck pediment over bowfronted glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer with cavetto-moulded surmounted upper and lower rails to the tapered upright, the rectangular base with recording hand setting key over rectangular glazed spirit level incorporating fine foliate scroll decoration to the plate and with cavetto moulded underside beneath.143.5cm (56.5ins) high excluding brass vase finial, 51cm (20ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Two makers with the surname Duncan are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Aberdeen during the mid 19th century, both of whom are probably related. The first, James Duncan, is noted as working circa 1845-65 whilst the second, William Duncan, is recorded as operating from 46 Dee Street in 1841 and then 92 Union Street 1842-49.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 only noticeable issue being a shrinkage crack towards the lower left hand margin of the dial otherwise faults very much limited to very minor bumps, scuffs and other very slight age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALG. Ronchetti, Manchester, circa 1800The 12 inch circular silvered register centred with Prince-of-Wales surmounted rococo scroll engraved cartouche within scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the ebony and box triple 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 G. Ronchetti, No. 51, Spear Street, Manchester.114cm (45ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. A G. Ronchetti does not appear to be separately listed by Banfield however his is probably closely associated or related to the well known maker of stick, angle and wheel barometers Baptista Ronchetti who is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Spear Street Manchester from 1785 and then later at 15 High Street until around 1810.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will probably 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 clean condition with only minimal bumps, scuffs and faults commensurate with a very easy life. 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 small collection of silver, comprising; a silver waiter, London 1977, 15.5cm diameter, a pierced oval salt with blue glass liner, a wine taster with serpent handle, a circular box and cover with cast shell finial, two napkin rings and a sugar sifter spoon, total weight approx 14.2oz, together with a metal salt and a white metal spoon
An early 19th century mahogany wheel barometer, by 'Joseph Lafrancho, Ludlow', inlaid with boxwood and ebony stringing, the broken swan-neck pediment with a turned bone finial, above a 'dry/damp' dial over a thermometer, over the 8" silvered dial with a signed spirit level dial below, 100cm high; with a framed Perry and Phillips of Bridgnorth receipt (2)Condition report: Restored, including pediment and later turned knob.Overall - fine, apart from patinated dents and scratches. One vertical hairline crack under the pediment, but generally good condition.
A group of English pottery and porcelaincomprising a Minton 'BB New Stone' ironstone dessert service, pattern A270, circa 1830-50, transfer-printed with birds in flowering branches with hand-coloured highlights, comprising a tall comport dish with twin handles, 20cm high; four dessert dishes with single handles, 23.5cm diameter; a rectangular twin-handled dessert dish, 29cm wide, five dessert plates, 22cm diameter and three further dessert plates, 23.2cm diameter, impressed factory marks and painted pattern numbers in iron red (minor damages); together with an English porcelain desk stand, circa 1830, comprising a stand with two inkwells (one with glass liner) and a spill vase, stand width 33cm wide (damaged) and a Derby porcelain dessert service, circa 1820, painted with flowers within gilded chain link and apple green borders, the service comprising a tall comport on trefoil base, 16cm high; a canted dish, 27.5cm wide; a heart-shaped dish, 26.5cm wide, four single-handled dessert dishes, 25cm diameter; pair of tureens, covers and stands, tureens 13.5cm high, stands, 22.5cm wide and thirteen dessert plates, 22cm diameter, printed factory marks in red (damages throughout)Condition report: Minton service - Comport dish with foot rim chip.Three single-handled dessert dishes - one chipped and cracked, hairline to centre.Rectangular dish - Small foot rim chip, nibble to one handle.23.2cm diameter plates - Two with single front-facing rim chips, the other two front-facing rim chips.Smaller plates - One plate cracked and chipped to foot, 1 with foot rim chip, 1 with front-facing rim chip, 2 stained and chipped.Overall some flaking to the iron red borders.Ink stand - Stand has been variously broken and repaired, with associated cracks and hairlines. Spill vase cracked. One ink well cracked, repaired finial. Gilding rubbed. Comport - Numerous cracks to the base. Hairline to rim of dish.Canted dish - hairline, heavily stained.Heart dish - stained, decoration rubbed, small chip to underside rim.Four single-handled dishes - all four stained and rubbed, one with X-crack to underside.Tureens, covers and stands - Both stands with some staining, one with a tight hairline from rim. 1 cover with old riveted repair to handle. One tureen with firing crack to rim.Dessert plates - 1 plate with small rim chip, 1 plate with hairlines to centre and rim, 1 plate stained and with rim chip, 1 plate with minute rim nick and hairline, 2 plates badly cracked to centre, 1 plate stained and with hairline, 1 plate with two hairlines and two rim chips, 1 plate with Y-shaped hairline to underside, 1 plate with hairline, 3 remaining plates with staining and hairlines.Overall, decoration with some rubbing and majority of pieces crazed.
Comprising a teapot, cream jug and sugar basin, all of pear-shaped octagonal form, the panels with engraved foliage, C scroll handles and knopped finial to teapotTeapot height: 17cm, weight: 44ozFootnote: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
Of baluster form, later chased decoration with flowers and foliage, S scroll handle, the domed lid with urn finialHeight: 28cm, weight: 26ozFootnote: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
A ladies' 18ct gold fob watch, the dial set with Arabic numerals on an engine turned ground, the case with engraved scrolls surrounding a blank cartouche, the interior stamped '18K', diameter 3.5cm, approx 31.6g, on a 9ct gold watch chain, rope twist with balls and T-Bar and with fancy ball finial with six plaited tassels, stamped 9ct, length 23cm, approx 7.3g, also a watch key. CONDITION REPORT Ticks when wound, but this is no guarantee of working order. The movement appears to be very basic. The inner cover appears to be base metal rather than a precious metal, it is heavily tarnished. The back case is ill-fitting to one side, it appears very thin and from the inside edge you can see distortions to the metal. The 18K mark is rather large, is perfectly legible but does not look like a standard format hallmark. When closed, the misshapen back case is visible from the right hand side, but the left hand side sits flush as it should. None of the minor imperfections to the surface of the metal are visible from the outside on the back of the case. There appears to be a white metal band around the edge of the dial, which is tarnished and further tarnishing leeching in from the outer edge of the dial towards the centre. The chain is in fairly good order, with the tassels pommel T-Bar, etc all sitting correctly.
An early 20th century mahogany cased Vienna-style spring-driven wall clock, the chapter ring set with Arabic numerals, surmounted with an eagle finial, height approx 95cm. CONDITION REPORT Please note that this lot is not suitable for our in-house postage service.We would recommend booking a collection slot for this lot or contacting Mailboxes Etc for postage of this lot, their details can be found on www.adampartridge.co.uk/services/postage-shipping/
Various Oriental ceramics to include a late 19th century large Japanese Satsuma bowl decorated with central panel of four Samurai on dirt track, with hatched panelled border filled with white enamelled jewels and patterns, the external border depicting mountain peaks filled with various enamelled and coloured patterns, 12.5 x 31cm, a 20th century Satsuma-style bowl decorated with an image of two academics within pagoda, in filled white enamelled jewelled and patterned border, external has a border of enamelled fans, double red ring to base painted red character mark, 9 x 23cm, a modern Japanese blue and white porcelain lidded box with split interior all-over pattern of pagoda, trees, seascape and hills, marked to underside of lid with printed blue square seal mark, 19 x 10cm, and a modern Japanese black teapot with dragon head finial to the lid, dragon tail handle, dragon head and neck spout, decorated with an applied and moulded dragon scene, 19 x 24cm (4). CONDITION REPORT Japanese Satsuma bowl - large rim chip to outside, signs of some firing cracks, wear to decoration20th century Satsuma - some chips to foot rim, wear to enamel decoration, pitting to glazeBlack teapot - some wear to gilt, minor rim chips, unmarked
A 19th century mahogany pole screen with turned finial to the top, the screen with scroll and acanthus leaf decoration, tapestry panel of a young boy and dog sleeping in a Summer meadow with house in the distance, to a tapering wrythen and tripartite heavily decorated support, height 156cm. CONDITION REPORT Age-related wear in the form of some surface scratches, one or two cracks to the wood - especially to the corners of the frame. General wear, some fading to the tapestry, small area of wear to the right hand side.

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