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An 18th Century brass lantern clock, of traditional form, the dial with circular Roman numeral chapter ring, pierced decoration, initialled P.T.M. and raised on turned feet, (AF and in need of restoration, one side panel missing, detached bell and strap)

A 19th century brass lantern clock with turned finial above exposed bell and circular dial spuriously inscribed 'J. Knibb, Fecit, Oxon' with pin chain driven fusee movement and raised on turned feet, height 41cm.Additional InformationThere is general surface wear throughout, as you would expect, but no pieces are missing. Please refer to additional photographs of movement.

1950s Smiths lantern clock

18th century design brass lantern clock, with Roman chapter ring, striking the hours to exterior bell Dimensions: Height: 27cm Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.

A lantern form hook and spike striking wall clock, unsigned, late 18th century, lantern form case with top pierced frets, side door panels, hook and spikes, 30 hour weight driven movement with anchor escapement and countwheel hour striking on a top mounted bell, 7'' square brass dial with a silvered chapter ring, central dummy alarm disc, single hand, 36cm high 08.02.21 Brass surfaces are discoloured, later hook and spikes, top pierced side frets are later, some vacant holes to top plate, back cock appears to be later, alarm work is now missing, dial is slightly discoloured, alarm disc is non active and is now a dummy disc, with pendulum and weight.

A mid 17th century brass lantern clock case only, the dial inscribed 'Peter Closon near Holborn Bridge fecit', the strapped bell over urn finial, foliate frets, turned columns and ball feet, the 17cm Roman chapter ring with half-hour markers, approx 45cm high, the original movement replaced with modern battery movement

A late 20th century lantern clock, brass case and dial, Roman numerals, mechanical movement, marked J M Wild, Sheffield, 1983, No 2, 30cm high

Two Smiths 8 day lantern clocks (17cm high ); a Swiza carriage type clock; another; others including Hermle, Metamac and Jean Louis. (8)

A brass cased lantern clock, in the 17th century style, with strapwork bell top within pierced spandrels modelled as dolphin fish, the brass chapter ring with Roman numerals, around a foliate engraved centre, the movement stamped 'Empire Made in England', numbered 264, with key, 11 by 9.5 by 26cm high.

A 20TH CENTURY CAST METAL LANTERN CLOCK, bearing the name, Robert Cutbush, Maidstone, with silver chaptering, and standard single hand, supported on a wooden bracket, with pendulum and weight, 38cm high (including finial), the bracket 31cm in depth o verall

An Empire brass lantern clock Condition Report: Available upon request

A Brass Lantern clock, the domed top housing a bell, with floral and leaf pierced panels, the circular brass dial with Roman numerals, on turned feet, with a twin fusee chain driven movement, the backplate stamped "C.V. 446", 42cm high

A brass lantern clock style clock case and a German clock movement, 15 cm x 15 cm x 31 cm high

A carved mahogany coal depot, a wall clock (def) , two folding stools, brass lantern (no glass) and small stool (6) Condition Report: Available upon request

AN ASSORTMENT OF ITEMS TO INCLUDE A VINTAGE OIL LANTERN, A DECORATIVE LIGHT FITTING AND A CLOCK

A tray containing a brass Smith's lantern clock, Edinburgh Crystal decanter with stopper together with two glass bowls (one boxed).

Three brass carriage clocks, one with a printed enamel dial, engraved face and plated details, 13cm high, one with a dial inscribed 'J.W. Benson', 12cm high and a miniature lantern clock with a battery operated movement, 18cm high (3)Provenance: From the collection of the late Tony Saunders of BedfordCondition report: All with some wear.Movements not tested. 1 & 2 with key.

A brass lantern clock, the dial engraved 'William Gray, London', dial 15cm diameter, case 39cm highProvenance: From the collection of the late Tony Saunders of BedfordCondition report: DMovement not tested.+ 1 associated weight.

17th century style brass lantern clock, typical form with surmounting bell and brass chapter dial on turned feet, 30cmProvenance: The Robert Barley Collection

A 19th century brass lantern clock

Clock and Watch related volumes, to include Franz-Christoph Heel, The Rolex Story, Philip Priestly, Early Watch Case Makers of England 1631-1720, Simon Fleet, Clocks, W.F.J. Hana, English Lantern Clocks, The Guinness Book of Clocks (5)

A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK SIGNED 'STAFFORD FREEMAN' LONDON, the silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals enclosing an engraved centre with signature and floral decoration, the movement with single hand and replacement anchor escapement striking on a bell, the bell surrounded by pierced and engraved panels, the front with pricked initials WIC. With wooden pulley wheels, two weights, long pendulum and later oak bracket.

An early 20th century French Bulle oak cased mantle clock with open pendulum, height 26.5cm, a small French brass carriage clock and a small replica brass lantern clock. (3)

A BRASS ANEROID WALL BAROMETER the dial impressed Yeates & Son, Dublin, 12cm diameter and a brass mantel timepiece in the form of a lantern clock with Zenith movement (2)

A Smiths reproduction miniature bijoux lantern clock with key, height 18cm.

A Charles II brass lantern clock Nicholas Coxeter, London, circa 1665The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with separately wound trains and later anchor escapement regulated by long pendulum swinging behind the frame at the rear, the dial with a central rose decorated vestigial alarm disc enveloped by stylised leafy tulip sprays issuing from a three-petal flowerhead positioned just above six o'clock and interrupted by the signature Nicholas Coxeter Neare Gold, Smiths Hall Londini fecit to upper margin, with iron hand within applied narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised wheatear half hour markers and engraved leafy infill to angles, the standard London third period frame with column turned corner posts beneath dolphin inhabited foliate pierced frets, vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, the sides with hinged brass doors and the rear with an iron backplate, hanging hoop and spurs, 38cm (15ins) high; with a copy of Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS & WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS E. & F.N. Spon Limited, London, sixth edition 1932, bound in embossed red cloth, (2). Provenance: The property of a gentleman. Prior to 1935 in the collection of Mr. J.W. Browne; sold by Cromer Antique gallery to E. Britten Esq. of The Beacon House, Monken Hadley, Hertfordshire on 27th June 1935; subsequently acquired by the current owner.Literature: The current lot is illustrated in Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS & WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS (sixth edition 1932) on page 525 (Figure 692). Nicholas Coxeter is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in 1625 and apprenticed to John Pennock (through Richard Masterson) from 1638-46 gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in March 1646/7. He took on many apprentices including Thomas Wheeler who was freed in 1655/6. Coxeter was married to Priscilla Wells at St. Andrews, Holborn in 1648 and the couple had three children. He is initially recorded as being at Dolphin Court, off high Holborn and worked during his early period from 'near Gold Smiths Hall' before moving to Long Lane then Lothbury.In 1657 Nicholas Coxeter served as a Lieutenant in the Honourable Artillery Company and in 1659 he attended the House of Commons to have his commission as a Lieutenant in the London trained bands confirmed by Parliament alongside the renowned clockmaker William Clement. This was in the Yellow regiment of the Parliamentarian Army in which Coxeter later became a Captain. He died in November 1679 a resident of St. Margaret's Parish, Lothbury.The current lot is a textbook example of London third period practice using frame castings developed probably just prior to 1660 (see White, George English Lantern Clocks page 180 figures IV/37 - IV/39 and lot 153). By this time the design of the dial engraving had also become relatively standardised hence the 'tulip' decoration on the current lot can be closely compared with that seen on a clock by Benjamin Hill which was sold in these rooms on Tuesday 15th September 2015 (lot 155), as well as numerous other examples by the likes of Richard Ames and Thomas Wheeler made during the 1660's-70's.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has an early conversion from verge escapement with balance regulation to anchor escapement with long pendulum, otherwise movement appears entirely original with the possible exception of the pinion of report driving the hour wheel. The movement is in working condition however is a little dirty and shows moderate pinion wear. The dial appears original and in good condition with brass surfaces exhibiting mellow patination matching the frame; the chapter ring shows signs of old silvering. The frame is also in good original condition with the exception of the rear right hand finial which has an old threaded repair. The backplate and side doors are replacements and there is no longer an alarm mechanism fitted. The hanging loop riveted to the top plate is also a replacement. The frets are original and retain some of their original securing screws, the bell and supporting frame also appear original and are in good condition. Clock is complete with pendulum and two weights. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine and rare James I or Charles I 'first period' lantern clockInitialled W.S. perhaps for William Selwood, London, circa 1625The going train now with later anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum swinging outside the frame of the clock to the rear and the strike train incorporating double-cut hoop wheel and iron countweel for sounding the hours on the bell mounted within the superstructure, the dial with unusual rose within radial sunburst engraved centre and applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers with a pierced iron hand and intense scroll engraved cross-hatched infill to angles, the frame with one-piece column turned corner posts and finials incorporating rounded elements at the junctions between the top and bottom plates with the lower front pair each engraved with the initials W*S and the finials flanking shaped cartouche centred foliate scroll pieced and engraved frets, the sides with hinged brass doors and the top with iron-framed bell-bearer unusually decorated with applied strips of pewter-type alloy incorporating serrated edges and secured by repeating finial rivets enclosing a bell cast with the initials WS to interior, on integral ring-decorated ball feet (formerly with verge escapement regulated by horizontal balance wheel), 39cm (15.25ins) high.Provenance: Purchased by the vendors father in Henley-on-Thames circa 1946.The current lantern clock is highly distinctive and has numerous unusual details many of which, in combination, are generally only seen on examples made during the 'first period' of English lantern clock manufacture (ie. clocks made before the Civil War). Firstly with regards to the movement, the strike train utilises a double-cut hoop wheel for locking, the countwheel is also forged from iron and is driven by a separate six-leaf pinion of report applied to the main wheel arbor (rather than being pins filed integral to the end of the arbor). The forged bell spring, check and hammer are also particularly heavy in their construction with the check being of early straight heavily-tapered form (rather than 'L'-shaped). The going train has been largely rebuilt (at the time of conversion to long pendulum regulation) to facilitate longer-duration however the original starwheel survives and is unusual being made from iron. In addition to these details it is worth noting that the pulleys are constructed with the centre and one cheek being of brass and the other cheek being of iron, and the arbors (where original) are heavily tapered with slightly stepped integral collets. When these details are considered within the descriptive list of features found on 'first period' clocks outlined in White, George English Lantern Clocks (pages 98-108) it becomes clear that the current movement originates from within this early timeframe.With regards to the frame and dial, the latter is unusual in that the upper and lower edges lap against the top and bottom plate edges (rather than the plate sitting within the space between), and is secured to the upper margin of the front movement pivot plate via a pinned iron tenon. This method of fixing again originated during the 'first period' of lantern clock manufacture (although was also a popular amongst later West Country makers). The design of the centre engraving to the dial falls into the category described in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers in Chapter 2 entitled Engraved Dial Patterns - Starburst, Compass Rose, egg & Dart (pages 10-27). Indeed the 'starburst' motif seen on the current dial has its roots in Continental Renaissance work and is generally only seen on the earliest English lantern clocks. Of notable comparative interest is a clock illustrated by Loomes on page 27 (Figs. 2.43-.45) which, in addition to having related (but simpler) engraving to the dial centre, also has similar frame castings and is signed W, S. In addition to this two further clocks exhibiting the same essential composition to the dial engraving are illustrated in Darken, Jeff and Hooper, John English 30 Hour Clocks, Origin & Development, 1600-1800 on pages 25 (Plate 1/12) and 30 (Plate I/18). These examples are both dated to around 1635 with the first being signed for William Bowyer and the second for William Selwood. Interestingly the chapter ring of the current lot also shares the same design of half-hour markers seen on both these examples.An addition to the starburst engraved centre a further detail within the dial that supports an early date is the engraved infill to each corner. Although this decoration is relatively naive in its execution it has an intensity and 'feel' to the scrollwork and hatching that is more akin to early first period work and can perhaps be compared to the infill seen on the dial of a very early clock by Robert Harvey illustrated in Loomes on page 20 (Fig. 2.24). This generally differs from infill seen on later examples which tends to be more 'formulaic' in composition and based on naturalistic leafy motifs either taking the form of a cluster of broad leaves or, as often seen in mid-century West Country work, a single sweeping leafy scroll.Incidentally the front fret of the present clock is notable in that it is a pattern exclusively found of 'first period' clocks and was in particular favoured by William Bowyer (see White, George, English Lantern Clocks page 75). The fret itself is comprehensively engraved apparently by the same hand as the dial; the side and rear frets are later replacements cast from the front fret.The frame of the present clock is notable in that the dimensions exactly conform with that of a first period clock attributed to the workshop of Richard Milbourne which was sold in these rooms on Thursday 15th March 2018 (lot 112). This coupled with the fact that both of these frames share the same basic design of one-piece castings for the columns, feet and finials (as well as having rounded blocks and the junctions with the plates) would suggest that they are from the same foundry. On closer examination however a couple of detail differences between these two frames can be seen. The first observation is that the shape of the 'body' of each of the finials of the current lot differs from those of the 'Milbourne' clock in that they are more ovoid in shape (i.e. are not of tapered shouldered form). This fatter ovoid shape of finial is closer in form to those seen on the very earliest lantern clocks such as those by Robert Harvey, William Bowyer and Henry Stevens as illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on page 49 (Figure II/13), 82 (Figure II/92) and 83 (Figures II/96). The second difference is in the spacing of the ring collar to the capital of each of the columns with those of the present clock being higher-up the column shaft (ie. closer to the capital) than those on the 'Milbourne' clock. From these observations it would be reasonable to suggest that the present frame castings are perhaps an earlier variant of those used for the 'Milbourne' clock.To read more, please refer to the full lot description in the page turning catalogue via the link here. Condition Report: Condition reports for this lot are available from the Clocks Department upon request (clocks@dreweatts.com). Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine and rare Charles II walnut thirty-hour striking small hooded wall clock with alarmJohn Knibb, Oxford, circa 1685 The four finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring 6 by 3.5 inches and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the left hand side with transverse alarm mechanism sounding via a verge crown wheel and vertically pivoted yoke-shaped hammer on the inside of the hour bell set above the above the plates, the 5.5 inch square gilt brass dial with rose engraved silvered alarm disc and finely sculpted steel hand to the matted centre within applied silvered narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with typical Knibb type stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and quarter hour divided inner track, the angles with small applied winged cherub head spandrels and the lower edge signed John Knibb Oxon Fecit, the case with ogee moulded shallow-arch pediment incorporating foliate scroll pierced fret infill to the tympanum above fixed glazed dial aperture and rectangular side windows to the rising hood, with further cross-grain mouldings to the throat over shaped apron flanked by scroll outline side brackets beneath, the rectangular backboard with tongues for the rising hood, 35cm (13.75ins) high.  Provenance: The property of a gentleman collector, purchased in these rooms on Wednesday 17th February 2010 (lot 69) for £37,000 hammer where it was noted that the clock was a recent discovery and believed to have formed part of a connoisseur collection of antiques and works of art compiled during the early 20th century.  John Knibb was born in 1650 and was apprenticed to his older brother, Joseph, in around 1664. When Joseph moved to London in 1670 to set up business (presumably in the workshop inherited from his uncle, Samuel) John took on the Oxford workshop gaining the Freedom of the city on payment of a fine in 1673. Joseph Knibb retired in 1697 selling up most of his workshop before moving to Hanslop, Buckinghamshire where he made a few clocks prior to his death in 1711. John Knibb became a high profile figure within the City of Oxford twice becoming Mayor, he continued in business until his death in 1722. Due to the comparative rarity of clocks signed by John Knibb it has been suggested that his workshop may have generally served to supply Joseph's larger concern in London. The strong similarities between John's best work and those signed by Joseph would certainly support this view. However it is also clear that John was a high profile tradesman in the City of Oxford who trained no less than ten apprentices, therefore it is perhaps more likely that, although the two workshops were closely connected, they generally worked separately to supply clocks to differing groups of clients. The current clock belongs to a rare group of probably less than ten surviving examples of small hooded wall clocks from workshops of both John and Joseph Knibb. Although these clocks were generally made for a common purpose, it seems that they do vary in detail and specification to the extent that no two are exactly the same. The majority of the other surviving examples appear have posted movements based on miniature lantern clocks with standard `Knibb` castings (see Lee, Ronald A. The Knibb Family * Clockmakers plate 178). The current lot is perhaps more unusual as it is constructed with a plated movement which can be compared to a simpler alarm timepiece by John Knibb illustrated by Lee (plate 179) as well as Darken, Jeff (ed.) HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS page 142. The inclusion of a striking train has necessitated the alarm mechanism to be located on a separate plate transversely mounted on the left hand side of the movement. The dial is particularly attractive with finely worked hand and narrow chapter ring. The case of perfect proportions and can be directly compared to a case housing a miniature lantern clock by Joseph Knibb illustrated by Lee, plate 59. 

A fine Charles II ebonised thirty-hour longcase clock with unusual figural engraved 10 inch dialUnsigned but possibly by John Wise, London, circa 1678The four-finned and latched pillar bell striking movement with plates measuring 6.75 by 4.75 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with double-cut external countwheel and sounding on a large vertically planted bell supported above the plates on a large triangular iron stand screwed to the backplate, the 10 inch square brass dial finely engraved with figures morphing into bold foliate scrolls depicting a Centaur with a bow and arrow challenging a dolphin over a trumpeting putto and incorporating calendar aperture to centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine generous scroll-pierced sculpted steel hands and the upper spandrels engraved with reclining naked figures of Chronos to the left opposing a cellist to the right, the lower spandrels with stylised foliate designs within line scribed border to the edge of the dial plate, the case with triangular pediment over generous ogee moulded cornice, plain frieze and Solomonic twist three-quarter columns flanking the fixed dial aperture, the sides with large rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 41 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with early type eagle-head cast brass escutcheon mount within D-moulded surround, on plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding and bun feet, 204.5cm (80.5ins) high. The current lot is extensively photographed and described in Darken, Jeff and Hooper, John English 30-Hour Clocks Origin & Development 1600-1800 pages 59-63 and 324. In addition of having the rare feature of a double-cut countwheel (that revolves once rather than twice every twenty-four hours), Darken and Hooper also note that the wheels are mounted directly onto shaped and tapered arbors without the use of collets. The inverted Y-shaped bell support is also highlighted with this feature leading Darken and Hooper to confidently suggest an attribution to John Wise senior (along with the countwheel and general 'feel' of the movement). Finally the cataloguer also notes that the turning of the movement pillars, with the fins being divided from the knops by fluid u-shaped channels, is executed in a manner often seen in movements by the Wise family; an example sharing this detail by Thomas Wise was sold in these rooms 7th September 2010 (lot 112). Indeed the movement is very well built with confident detailing and generous use of materials throughout which certainly befits a maker of Wise's calibre. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn.The extraordinary engraved decoration to the dial of the current lot is both very fine in its execution and highly original in its design. Although extremely unusual this particular type of decoration is not unique as one or two other examples are known to exist including a hooded wall clock and a dial from which the upper spandrel decorations were transcribed and used to decorate the cover and frontispiece of W.F. Bruce's 2013 catalogue of EARLY ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS 1615-1700.Finally the case being ebonised pine is a notably rare survivor. The hood has the early feature of large side windows and has not been cut for a door at the front. Although retains its original rising channels to the rear inner edges the corresponding tongues to the backboard are no longer present hence it can now be drawn forward rather than having to be drawn upwards to expose the dial. The trunk door is also fitted with a rare form of 'eagle-head' cast brass key escutcheon mount which is only generally seen on early architectural cases.  

Horology - a substantial quantity of reference works including regional monographsIncluding Snell, Michael Clocks & Clockmakers of Salisbury Hobnob Press, Salisbury undated, signed by the author, dj; Pollard, David THE ASTRONOMICAL CLOCKMAKER EDWARD COCKEY AND OTHER WARMINSTER HOROLOGISTS Bedeguar Books, Warminster 1999, signed by the author and numbered 62/500, softbound; Cave-Browne-Cave, B.W. JONAS BARBER, Clockmaker of Winster The Reminder Press, Ulveston 1979, softbound; Sellers, David F. A CONCISE GUIDE TO THE CLOCKMAKERS OF NORTHALLERTON AND THEIR CLOCKS published by the author, Northallerton 2008, signed by the author and numbered 57/400, softbound; Bacon, D.H. WATCHMAKING IN LLANGOLLEN BY ROBERT HUGHES, A Genuine Late-Nineteenth Century Welsh Watch Manufacturer The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 2000, dj; Fennell, Geraldine A LIST of IRISH WATCH and CLOCK MAKERS National Museum of Ireland, Dublin 1963, softbound; Parker, Paul Clockmaking In The Vale of Clwyd published by the author, Mold 1993, softbound; Miles Brown, H. CORNISH CLOCKS and CLOCKMAKERS David and Charles, Newton Abbot 1970, dj; Loomes, Brian WESTMORLAND CLOCKS and CLOCKMAKERS David and Charles, Newton Abbot 1974, dj; Beesen, C.F.C. Clockmaking in Oxfordshire 1400-1850 Museum of the History of Science, Oxford 1989, softbound; Beeson, C.F.C. PERPIGNAN 1356, The Making of a Clock and Bell for the King's Castle The Antiquarian Horological Society, London 1982, dj; Jagger, Cedric ROYAL CLOCKS, The British Monarchy & its Timekeepers 1300-1900 Robert Hale, London 1983, softbound; Hana, W.F.J. English Lantern Clocks Blandford Press, Poole 1977, dj; Nicholls, Andrew English Bracket and Mantel Clocks Blandford Press, Poole 1981, dj; Turner, A.J. The Clockwork of the Heavens Asprey and Company Limited, London 1973, softbound; Clutton, C., Baillie G.H. and Ilbert C.A. BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS eighth edition, Eyre Methuen, London 1972, green cloth with gilt over red title to spine; together with numerous other titles including some duplicates and a selection of horological auction catalogues, (qty). 

A collection of twenty longcase and lantern clock bellsAnonymous, mainly 18th centuryIncluding two Knibb style 'pork pie' bells and a large chamber clock bell measuring 17cm (6.75ins) in diameter, (20).Condition Report: One of the standard longcase clock bells has an invisible crack (has a dead sound) another has a small chunk chipped out of the rim otherwise bells appear to be in sound usable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer

A large collection of eight-day longcase clock pulleysAnonymous, mainly 18th centuryComprising fifteen pairs, a set of three, and twenty-five single; with two wooden thirty-hour longcase/lantern clock pulleys, (qty). 

A rare weight driven small 'diamond' dial wall timepiece movement with alarmUnsigned but with similarities to the work of the Knibb family, late 17th centuryThe four distinctive baluster pillar turned movement with slender plates measuring 7 by 2.75 inches enclosing three wheel train incorporating verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the frontplate with the top corners cut to follow the profile of the dial and the right hand side applied with a transverse alarm mechanism sounding on a small bell mounted above the plates, the 6 inch square brass dial orientated 45 degrees to form a diamond and with starburst engraved alarm setting disc to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with unusual pendant half hour markers, with pierced steel hand and winged cherub mask spandrels to angles. Diamond dial wall timepieces are an unusual and rare variant which appeared to gain some popularity during the latter quarter of the 17th century as an alternative to lantern or hooded alarum timepieces. Such timepieces are discussed by Bill Linnard in his three articles entitled Diamonds are Forever?, More Diamond Dials and Diamonds Galore published in the May 2005, April 2006 and April 2007 issues of the Horological Journal respectively. Linnard surveys thirteen other examples which he dates between circa 1670 and 1740. The earliest example he describes is a thirty-hour single-handed spring driven timepiece by John Wise of London which he dates to around 1670, with the next being the circa 1680 weight-driven alarm timepiece by Joseph Knibb illustrated in Dawson, Percy G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 530 (plates 781-3). Other examples by Leading London makers such as Tompion (now cased as a table clock) and Samuel Watson are also discussed. More recently diamond dial wall timepieces have featured in articles published in Antiquarian Horology by Jonathan Betts (Showtime at Oxnead: The timekeepers depicted in 'The Paston Treasure; Vol XXXIX June 2018, pages 215-24) and Martyn Pettifer (Another Diamond; Vol IVI June 2020, pages 209-13).It would appear that the vast majority of diamond dial wall timepieces were constructed with one of the movement plates formed with the top and bottom sections angled by ninety degrees to create integral top and bottom plates to which the other plate is joined by pinned tenons. This type of 'box frame' construction can be seen on an example by John Knibb, Oxford (ex Shapiro collection) sold in these rooms on Tuesday 11th March 2014 (lot 144) as well as the timepiece discussed by Martyn Pettifer in his article. The construction of the current lot however is more akin to that of traditional longcase or table clocks with plates united by separate turned pillars, hence can be compared to the relatively early example by Joseph Knibb illustrated in Early English Clocks on page 530 (plates 781-3). In addition to the general basic layout of the movements both the current lot and the example signed by Joseph Knibb have related baluster-shaped pillars; with the castings seen on the present example being of the pattern often seen on table clocks by both the brothers John and Joseph Knibb. In addition to the presence of the distinctive pillar castings the wheelwork of the present movement is also notably fine incorporating concentric line detailing to the rims and a greatwheel of 96 teeth. The movement plates are also reasonably thin/delicate which when considered alongside these other factors would support the idea that the mechanism was perhaps made in the workshops of either John or Joseph Knibb and then supplied to another maker for finishing. Condition Report: The movement has at one point been converted to anchor escapement hence the current escapement is a re-conversion. The backplate has spare holes form the anchor backcock as well as a filled aperture for the previous anchor pallet arbor and another threaded hole most likely from an alternative previous location of the bell stand as well as one lower down for a pendulum hook. The frontplate has a spare hole from the previous anchor pallet front pivot otherwise appears to be in original condition. The alarm mechanism is a restoration. The movement is in working condition. The dial is in good original condition except for the lower spandrel which has now been substituted for section of engraved brass fret and the chapter ring is no longer silvered. The seatboard is most likely later and there are no weights, pulleys or lines present with the timepiece.The overall design would suggest that the mechanism rested in a seatboard into a case that was essentially either of relatively standard rectangular design but with diamond dial aperture, or a case of diamond form (matching the dial) but with a fairly large frame to enclose the movement and allow for a narrow seatboard. Condition Report Disclaimer

A rare William III small 'diamond' dial wall timepiece case and dialSigned for Cornelius Herbert, London, circa 1695Now fitted with a later French circular eight-day timepiece movement incorporating platform lever escapement, the 4.75 inch square brass dial orientated 45 degrees to form a diamond and signed Cor: Herbert, London Bridge to the foliate scroll engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with lozenge half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with winged cherub mask spandrels to angles, the case with slightly canted sides incorporating rope line exit holes to the base and applied with projecting scroll pierced cast brass mounts to the centre of each side section, overall width 21cm (8.5ins). Cornelius Herbert (Harbert) is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers I Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed to Davis Mell in 1659 then almost immediately William Grout after Mell's death. He gained hid freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1667/8 and took his son of the same name as an apprentice in 1690/1. He signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance in 1697. His son gained his freedom in 1700/1 hence most likely made clocks alongside his father until the latter's death in 1709/10.  Diamond dial wall timepieces are an unusual and rare variant which appeared to gain some popularity during the latter quarter of the 17th century as an alternative to lantern or hooded alarum timepieces. Such timepieces are discussed by Bill Linnard in his three articles entitled Diamonds are Forever?, More Diamond Dials and Diamonds Galore published in the May 2005, April 2006 and April 2007 issues of the Horological Journal respectively. Linnard surveys thirteen other examples which he dates between circa 1670 and 1740. The earliest example he describes is a thirty-hour single-handed spring driven timepiece by John Wise of London which he dates to around 1670, with the next being the circa 1680 weight-driven alarm timepiece by Joseph Knibb illustrated in Dawson, Percy G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 530 (plates 781-3). Other examples by Leading London makers such as Tompion (now cased as a table clock) and Samuel Watson are also discussed. More recently diamond dial wall timepieces have featured in articles published in Antiquarian Horology by Jonathan Betts (Showtime at Oxnead: The timekeepers depicted in 'The Paston Treasure; Vol XXXIX June 2018, pages 215-24) and Martyn Pettifer (Another Diamond; Vol IVI June 2020, pages 209-13). 

A mixed lot of clocks to include a wall hanging pendulum clock in a domed glazed and wooden case, having a quartz movement, and pendulum, along with an electric lantern style clock, and a crate of clock pendulumsLocation: 7:2

TWO CARTON CONTAINING VARIOUS BIRD FIGURE GROUPS, CAPO STYLE TEAPOT, DECORATIVE CAT FIGURES, SMALL BRASS SMITHS LANTERN CLOCK, ETC.

Two reproduction lantern clocks and 2 reproduction carriage clocks with battery movements; an 'egg' clock, heights 12 - 17.5 cm

A gilt framed bevel edge hall mirror together with a box containing a brass carriage clock and lantern clock, a bed warming pan, plated wares etc

A late 19th century French Samuel Marti gilt-brass Mantel Clock, the case with foliate engraved decoration, pilasters, finials and lantern, moulded base and bun feet, on gilt-wood stand, the 8-day movement signed Medaille D'Argent S. Marti et Cie 1889, striking on a coiled gong, clock 11in (28cm) high x 6½in (16.5cm) wide, together with an associated glass dome (2)

An early 20th century carved oak and brass mounted lantern style clock, 29.5cm high.

A 17th century style French brass lantern clock, early 20th century, the strapped bell above a 10cm dial and spring driven movement stamped 'France', raised upon turned feet, 26cm high

A brass lantern clock, no maker, height 28cm

A Smiths battery operated lantern clock

Smiths lantern clock, the brass case with bell to the pierced pediment, the dial with Roman numerals, 17.5cm high

A Smiths 8-day brass lantern clock; together with a quantity of clock spares.

An Edwardian oak case 8 day bulkhead clock, a Smith brass electric lantern clock and other clocks (2).

English brass Smiths mini lantern clock. Eight-day timepiece. Mechanical. 20th century. Dimensions: H 18 cm. In good condition.

CLOCKS - Metamex brass and onyx effect mantel clock, Junghans lantern type mantel clock, domed mantel clock, dressing table items ETC

A quantity of various clock movements, parts and accessories to include mantle clocks, anniversary clocks, lantern clocks and others

A 1937 George VI commemorative brass lantern clock, the door to reverse engraved Davall 1937, eight day movement striking on a single bell, 10¾in. (27.4cm.) high, lacks pendulum, bell housing partially detached, a/f cdn.; together with an Elliot of London for Dent gilt brass carriage clock, with presentation brass plaque, lacks handle, movement overwound. (2)

A 17th century style brass lantern clock, 13cm silvered dial inscribed Gokdsmiths & Silversmiths, Regent St, London, fusee movement, the case typically crested by a bell, 34.5cm high, early 20th century**Please note all lots must be collected from Sudbury, Derbyshire on the 30/31/3 OR 1/4, a surcharge of £10 will be charged if this item is not collected and removed to the saleroom**

A brass lantern clock, with engraved face and Roman numerals, 18cm high, and a parian bust of classical maiden, 17cm high (2)Condition report: clock, oxidisation to brassbust, repair to socle and blemish to finish

20th century brass lantern clock, 30 hour platform balance movement stamped 'Elliott' - Condition Report

A XVII Century Style Brass Lantern Clock, the dial engraved with flowers with a chapter ring having Roman numerals and inner smaller dial with Arabic numerals, single fretted steel hand, the strapped bell over urns and foliate and dolphin frets, 38cm high.

An Early XX Century Brass Lantern Clock, the stamped bell over shaped finials and foliate frets, turned columns and shaped feet, the dial with Roman numerals and cherub panels, the movement striking on a bell, 40cm high, key present.

JAPANISCHE LATERNENUHR (WADOKEI)um 1850.Geschlossenes Messinggehäuse graviert mit Blattranken und Blumen. Im Zentrum des Zifferblatts eine rotierende Scheibe mit durchbrochenem Zeiger. Das Zifferblatt mit Stundeneinteilung und den Tierkreiszeichen. Spindelwerk mit zwei Waagunruhen für die Tages- und Nachtzeit. Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke. Kleines Datumsfenster. Gewichtsantrieb (Gewichte fehlen).9,5 × 9,5 × 23,5 cm.Wandkonsole fehlt. JAPANESE LANTERN CLOCK (WADOKEI)Ca. 1850.Closed brass case; engraved with tendrils and flowers. The center of the dial, with a rotating disc with a pierced hand. The dial, with hour divisions and the signs of the zodiac. Movement with verge escapement with two balance wheels for day- and night time. Striking mechanism, striking the 1/2-hour on bell. Small date window. Weight-driven (weights missing).9.5 × 9.5 × 23.5 cm.Wall console, missing.

JAPANISCHE LATERNENUHR (WADOKEI)18./19. Jh.Geschlossenes Metallgehäuse mit geäztem und teils graviertem Dekor in Form von Blumen sowie rot getönt Die dreiteilige Wandung abnehmbar, innen mit Parklandschaft dekoriert. Zifferblatt mit den Tierkreiszeichen. Zentrale Weckerscheibe. Werk mit Spindelhemmung und zwei separaten Waagunruhen für die unterschiedlichen Tages- und Nachtstunden sowie ein Halbstunden-Schlagwerk mit Schlossscheibe auf Glocke. Kleines Weckerwerk auf Glocke. Wandsockel und Gewichte fehlen.12 × 12 × 31 cm.Gewichte bei Waagunruh fehlen. Werk zu revidieren. Zifferblatt berieben. JAPANESE LANTERN CLOCK (WADOKEI)18th/19th century.Closed metal case with etched and engraved decoration and painted red. Removable three-part wall, the inside decorated with a park landscape. Dial with the signs of the zodiac. Central alarm disc. Movement with verge escapement and two separate balance wheels for the different hours of the day and night, and a striking mechanism, striking the 1/2-hour on bell. Small alarm movement, on bell. Wall base and weights, missing.12 × 12 × 31 cm.Weights at the balance wheel, missing. Movement requires revision. Dial, rubbed.

JAPANISCHE LATERNENUHR (WADOKEI)18./19. Jh.Messinggehäuse, die seitlichen Türen durchbrochen gearbeitet mit Rankenwerk, das Fronton mit Blumenranken graviert. Die Gehäuseecken mit freistehenden Balustersäulen besetzt. Rotierendes Zifferblatt mit verschiebbaren Stunden- und Halbstundenmarkierungen (Toki-Markierungen). Darüber zwei Öffnungen für die Datumsanzeige. Werk mit Spindelgang und Unruh, Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke. Gewichtsantrieb.12 × 12 × 23 cm.Gewichte sowie Wandkonsole fehlen. JAPANESE LANTERN CLOCK (WADOKEI)18th/19th century.Brass case with pierced lateral doors decorated with tendrils. The frontispiece with engraved trailing flowers. Rotating dial with slidable hour and half-hour markers (Toki markers). There-above, two openings for the date. Movement with verge escapement and balance wheel. Striking mechanism strikes the 1/2-hour on bell. Weight-driven.12 × 12 × 23 cm.Weights and wall console, missing.

JAPANISCHE LATERNENUHR MIT WECKER (WADOKEI)18./19. Jh.Geschlossenes Metallgehäuse, mit reichem geätztem und graviertem Rankendekor sowie braun getönt. Die Türinnenseiten ebenfalls mit Pflanzendekor. Schwarzer Zifferring mit den Stunden und Tierkreiszeichen. Im Zentrum rotierende Scheibe mit Zeiger. Zweifaches Spindelwerk mit zwei Waagunruhen. Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke. Weckerwerk auf Glocke. Gewichtsantrieb.16 × 16 × 41 cm.Antriebsgewichte sowie Gewichte der Waagunruh fehlen. Zu revidieren.Bis gegen Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts wurden in Japan die Tage nicht in 24 gleich lange Stunden eingeteilt, sondern der Tag und die Nacht in je sechs „Toki“. Wie die Tage im Sommer länger sind als die Nächte, so waren die Tages-Toki im Sommer länger als die Nacht-Toki. Im Winter war es umgekehrt.Zur Messung dieser unterschiedlich langen Tages- und Nachtstunden gab es zwei Systeme: Beim einen wechselte das Werk automatisch alle sechs Toki zwischen den beiden Balkenwaagen, bei denen über die unterschiedliche Positionierung von Gewichten die Geschwindigkeit reguliert werden konnte. Dieses System findet sich häufig bei den Laternenuhren (Wadokei). Beim anderen System, häufig bei den Makura Dokei verwendet, konnte die Toki-Positionierung auf dem Zifferblatt angepasst werden. JAPANESE LANTERN CLOCK WITH ALARM (WADOKEI)18th/19th century.Closed metal case, with opulently etched and engraved decoration, and brown paintwork. The insides of the doors, likewise decorated. Black chapter ring, featuring the hours and the signs of the zodiac. Rotating disc with hands in the center. Double- verge movement with two balance wheels. Striking mechanism, striking the 1/2-hour on bell. Alarm movement, on bell. Weight-driven.16 × 16 × 41 cm.Clock driving weights and balance-wheel weights, missing. Requires revision.Until the end of the 19th century, days in Japan were not divided into 24 hours of equal length, but day and night were divided into six "toki" each. Since the days in summer are longer than the nights, the day toki in the summer were longer than the night toki. In the winter, it was the other way around.There were two systems for measuring these different lengths of day and night: In one, the movement automatically switched between the two beam scales every six toki, and the speed could be regulated by positioning weights differently. This system is often found in lantern clocks (wadokei). In the other system, often used in makura dokei, the toki positioning could be adjusted on the dial.

19th century treen pie mould, a weaving shuttle, brass and steel Protector Lamp & Lighting Co. Eccles Type G6RS miners lamp, brass cased carriage clock, brass trivet, brass lantern and other treen - Condition Report