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Click here to subscribeA Canton ivory export rectangular card case, late 19th century, carved with a vase or cross shaped panel enclosing figures amongst trees and pavilions, 11 cm. high; also a pair of Japanese cloisonné vases, Meiji period, decorated with alternating panels of ho-o birds and dragons, 25cm. high, (3).
An oak and ivory mounted scale model of a war ship, circa. 1900, raised on a chamfered oak plinth and six ivory feet, 100cm wide. Provenance; property from the late Sir David Tang This lot has been imported from outside the UK for sale under the temporary admission scheme. Additionally Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer's premium but will not be shown separately on the invoice.
A NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOULLE MANTEL CLOCKCirca 1860The arched case with gadrooned edge above a circular white enamel dial with pierced moon hands, above the front decorated with a cut brass, tortoiseshell and ivory inlay, the twin train drum-shaped movement stamped LEROY A PARIS, with silk suspension and strike on a bell35cm high
AN EARLY VICTORIAN BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERBy Robert Roskell, Liverpool, No. 1565/60972, circa 1857The case of three sections, the lid inset with a plain shield-shaped central plaque, ink inscribed printed paper label to the underside, above replaced glazed bevelled observation panel, ivory plaque to the front and a pair of drop handles to the sides, the metal furniture, gimbals and bowl all nickel-plated, the bezel with flat glass and bevelled edge, above the silvered dial, signed Robert Roskell, MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY Liverpool, No 1565/60972, with a subsidiary each for seconds and power reserve, gold hour and minute hand, the lightly spotted movement with chain fusée and maintaining power, bi-metallic compensated balance and blued steel overcoil hairspring, with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, with nickelled tipsy key17.8 x 17.8 x 18.8cm highRoskell used a fractional number system: the first part is the individual movement; the second the total of all products at that date.
A BRASS-BOUND ROSEWOOD TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERSigned Bruce, Liverpool, No. 5096, 19th CenturyThe case of three sections, the lid inset with a plain shield-shaped central plaque, the underside with W. R. WILLIAMS', NEWPORT printed paper trade label, above glazed observation panel, ivory roundel to the front and a pair of brass drop handles to the sides, brass gimbals and bowl, stamped to the inside 1746, the bezel with flat glass and bevelled edge, above the silvered dial, signed Bruce, Liverpool, No. 5096, with a subsidiary for seconds and power reserve, gold hour and minute hand, the movement with chain fusée and maintaining power, bi-metallic compensated balance and blued steel overcoil hairspring, with Earnshaw spring detent escapement, stamped to the underside of the top plate 1746, bowl and case possibly associated16.5 x 16.5 x 17.5cm high
A Victorian rosewood and brass-bound chronometer By F. W. Clerke, London, No. 539Circa 1860The three-tier case with brass banding and with ivory roundel to the front, a brass drop handle to each side, brass gimbals with locking lever, with bevelled glass to the bezel and brass bowl, the 3 ¾ in. circular silvered dial, signed F W CLERK 27 Lombard Street, London No 539, Roman chapters, gold Breguet moon hands and seconds subsidiary above the VI and power reserve below the XII, the unsigned movement with stoned plates, chain fusée, maintaining power, bi-metallic compensated balance, with blued steel helical spring and diamond endstone, Earnshaw spring detent escapement 17.5 cm square Frederick William Clerke was born in Islington, Middlesex, in April 1820. Records show Clerke as a watchmaker in 1851 in Islington. He was established at 168 Fenchurch Street 1865-1871, after which he took over C. C. Webb's business in The Royal Exchange, where he continued to run the chronometer and watchmaking business until his death in 1885. His son Frederick James Clerke took over the business.
A HISTORICALLY INTERESTING BRASS-BOUND ROSEWOOD TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER WITH AUXILLARY COMPENSATIONBy John Poole, London, No. 1086, circa 1844, used during the 1874 Transit of Venus ExpeditionThe two-tier case, lacking top lid, with glazed observation cover, and with circular ivory roundel engraved with Admiralty arrow and POOLE 1086 TWO DAYS, brass gimbals and locking lever, the circular silvered 3 3/4in. dial signed John Poole, 57 Fenchurch Street, London 1086, with blued steel spade hands and seconds subsidiary at the VI and power reserve at the XII, the movement with Admiralty arrow, bi-metallic compensated balance with Poole's Auxilliary, blued steel helical spring and diamond endstone, Earnshaw spring detent escapement16cm wideThis chronometer was purchased by the Admiralty on 14 August 1844. It served on HMS Cygnet, HMS Lightning, HMS Shearwater, HMS Sylvia, HMS City of London and HMS Caroline. It spent periods at Devonport, Portsmouth, the Cape Observatory and Hong Kong. It saw service in WWI, left wartime service in 1916 and was sold in 1919.Selected for service with HMS Shearwater, this took it to Rodriguez Island, arriving on 18 August 1874, for the observations for the Transit of Venus. The expedition was led by Commander J. W. L. Wharton, RN. One of three chronometers taken on the expedition, it is recorded that Captain Wharton preferred this instrument over the others for his observation work. COMPARATIVE LITERATURE Account of Observations of the Transit of Venus, 1874, edited by Sir George Airy, KCB, Astronomer Royal, London 1881, which details this chronometer. Astronomical Observations Made Under the Direction of G. B. Airy 1841-47, details Poole No. 1086, which was rated for purchase by the Board of Admiralty, at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich in 1844. PROVENANCESold Bonhams, London, 28 June 2011, lot 137.
A Fine brass-mounted calamander eight-day marine chronometer with Poole's auxillary compensation Probably by Victor Kullberg Retailed by Dobbie McInnes Ltd, Glasgow, Liverpool & South Shields No. 9513, Circa 1913The three-piece brass line-inlaid and mounted case with two recessed handles and rectangular ivory plaque, hinged lid with glazed observation panel, the brass gimbals with locking lever, and brass bowl with bevelled glass bezel, the 4 ¾ in. silvered circular dial with gold spade hands, 8-day power reserve and seconds subsidiary, the movement with chain fusée and maintaining power, stoned plates, bi-metallic compensated balance with additional compensation, blued steel helical spring with diamond endstone, Earnshaw spring detent escapement, with tipsy key 21cm squareEstablished by Alexander Dobbie (d. 1881) in 1841, manufacturing nautical instruments from 57 Bothwell Street, Glasgow. Following his death the company became Alexander Dobbie & Son and in 1902 became Dobbie McInnes Ltd.Tony Mercer's Chronometer Makers of the World, London, 2004, lists Dobbie McInnes' serial numbers with corresponding dates. Their output would date this to 1913/1914. The frame, subframe and bowl are each numbered 5332.
Jaguar XK8 Coupe AutoRegistration Number: T84 AGJFirst Registered: 5/3/1999Engine Size: 39996 CCColour: RedEngine Number: NC9902170024Chassis Number: SAJJEAED 3AH038045V5C present listing 7 former keepersThis is a great example of the good looking XK8, finished in red with ivory leather interior and refurbished alloys in gun metal grey. With recent tyres the car is in lovely condition, with history and previous MOT's, with a current MOT until April 2020, the car is ready to enjoy. The current owner has only driven the car for around 2500 miles annually since ownership, hence the forced saleBuyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot
An Austro-Hungarian Seven Piece Silver Tea and Coffee Set, circa late 19th / early 20th century, Having hallmarks for Austrian silver 1781-1921, In the form of a female head for Diana, with retailers mark for Schwarz & Steiner of Vienna, stamped with initials WC, Comprising of a spirit kettle with burner, three piece tea service, (tea pot, sugar bowl and cream jug) coffee pot and jug, and a large two handled tray, monogrammed to centre, Decorated with embossed roses and ferns, having ivory handles, raised on animal paw feet with mask decoration, approximately 280 oz in total, (7) Condition reportMinor age staining and age cracks to handles(see images)Handle on spirit kettle is needing tightened, at present it falls down to left and right.Slight bash to rose surmount on coffee pot.The set is in good condition, it has minor age staining and surface marks to all pieces in keeping with age.
Thomas Perkes, 18th century, A Flintlock Pistol, Having an ivory mounted ramrod, silver mounts, walnut stock, scroll decoration to side plates and butt guard, signed T Perkes, (flint holder broken), 51cm longCondition reportYou cant pull the cock back easily, the front ramrod pipe is loose and the wood is damaged where the pipe has come away. No obvious proof marks. The ramrod pipe that fits into the stock is loose and there is a crack in the wood going from the pipe to the barrel, an a 45 degree angle, small crack about 1 inch in the stock just behind the trigger.
A ladies 9ct gold Longines wristwatch, circa 1960, the circular, ivory dial with 12, 3, 6 and 9 numerals and gold coloured batons, attached decorative 9ct gold strap, gross weight 13.7gms CONDITION REPORT: Your attention is drawn to our important notice regarding Trevanion & Dean's sale of watches found in our Terms & Conditions, please read this prior to bidding.
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