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A Pair of White Painted Modern Lanterns and a Red Painted Candle Lantern, Tallest 40cms High

A collection of old magic lantern slides, together with loose antique engravings

Railwayana - x3 vintage British Railway lamps, comprising of an SR signal lamp, a caged carriage lantern and a railway lamp. All with their burners. Largest measuring approx. 21cm x 18cm x 10cm. 

A quantity of dolls' house furniture and accessories, to include: three miniature teddy bears; a lion-mask door knocker; two miniature crates; five miniature black puddings; three miniature loaves of bread; two miniature joints of meat; twenty miniature candles; a selection of nine miniature rolls and baguettes; six painted wine glasses; five miniature pewter pricket stands; a pair of four light candelabra with candles; an ecclesiastical screen; two simulated bamboo and rattan side chairs; a brass hanging birdcage with parakeet; a white metal and glass stem vase with posy holder; a brass and glass lantern globe and a wicker umbrella stand (66)Provenance:The estate of the late Eve Clarke

English lantern clock with Roman numerals in cartouche, standing on an oak chair of 33 cm high

Box with paintings, children's books about Biblical History, ca. 1820, wooden box with glass magic lantern pictures, Arabic wall decoration, etc.

English lantern clock, address Geo Clarke, Leaden. Hallstreet London, 19th century, 36 cm high on an oak chair (later date)

Metal magic lantern with various images, projector 29 cm high

Metal and glass oriental lantern, 144 cm high, 55x55 cm (various damage)

ADMIRA; a 1950s 811A motion picture camera (uncased), and a cased Sankyo cine camera, a cased Minoltina 8 camera and a magic lantern (4).

A large 19th century brass hexagonal hall lantern with bevelled glass plates (two missing), height 94cm.

A box containing a quantity of sailing equipment to include hanging lantern, Musto and Hyde gloves etc.

Two boxes containing a very good collection of metal wares Delta Powerlite Lantern, James Ryals & Co, William Briggs Pewter teapot, cast iron teapot, etc.

Collection of vintage and modern clocks, including Smith battery powered brass lantern clock, Germany Europa brass giraffe deco clock, 1930s plaster mantel clock, Germany Schatz 8 Day clock, Smith Empire mantel clock, Smiths Sectric mains powered Art Deco Alarm Clock etc

Group of Magic Lantern slides

A Toleware lantern, a hatter's block, a copper jelly mould, a slug iron and three other items, tallest 34cm (7). Condition - fair to good Jelly mould one solder repaired tear to one of the cones, not easily seen; stamped Rd. 69654; light dents around the top of all cones; 15x8cm.  19th century Heemskerks good.  Slug-iron good; with iron slug.  Brass pepper footrim dented.  Copper pot with cover general wear.  Hatter’s block general wear.  Tole Lowestoft Steam Drifters Stores lantern dated 1917; glass lense with old crack, clearly visible; one side glass lightly scratched.  Horn with general wear.

A GROUP OF MISCELLANEOUS SUNDRIES, comprising a copper wash 'Dolly', two wicker picnic hampers, artificial flowers, a metal candle holder with seven assorted Yankee candles, a boxed LAP LED outdoor lantern, two pendant shades and a boxed bird feeder, etc. (s.d/a.f) (qty)

SIX BOXES OF DC COMICS, includes numerous Batman, Detective Comics, Superman, Action Comics, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Justice League comics, list of noteworthy comics available on request (6 boxes)

ALEX ROSS (AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY) 'ORIGINAL SEVEN' portraits of Green Lantern, Flash, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Martian Manhunter, signed limited edition print on paper, 113 /195, with certificate, approximate sizes - image 52cm x 109cm including margins, frame 78cm x 135cm, Condition Report: good overall condition

Large copper tapering square section lantern with glazed panels and urn finial, H.70cm; pair of ship's copper "Port" and "Starboard" lanterns, H.21cm; 2 Victorian copper kettles, saucepan, Old Sheffield candlestick and an Everready elm lamp. (8)

Oriental lantern/incense burner

A boxed set of Jack and the Beanstalk coloured magic lantern slides. The box 9 cm wide.

A quantity of vintage DC comics: 12 Aquaman, 11 Tales of the Unexpected, 12 Sea Devils and 15 Green Lantern.

A hexagonal lantern. 61 cm high.

A brass hanging lantern. 32 cm high.

A gilt painted Moroccan style lantern, 50cm high

A brass cased double clock and barometer, with painted porcelain panels, 11cm high, together with a brass cased miniature lantern clock (2)

Assortment of brass items to include pair of candle stick lamps with etched glass hurricane glass shades, leaf stand inkwell, candle sticks, small lantern with star detail, coat of arms bell and tray, scorpion stand, copper kettle, candle snuffers etc

Early 20th century gilt metal hexagonal hanging lantern, with etched glass panels, 36cm high, two brass hanging lanterns and a pair of vintage leather boxing gloves (1 box)

Cut glass hanging lantern with gilt metal mounts and chain, another glass and gilt metal mounted light, a section of an early 20th century light and two clear glass demijohns (5)

A 19th century style hundi blown glass and brass hanging storm lantern - the inverted bell-shaped bowl etched with berries and foliage, with a pressed brass suspension ring with three bird form hooks and chains to a domed glass cover, approx. 48cm drop, 23.5cm diameter.

A good quality 19th century style brass and bevelled glass three-light hexagonal hall lantern - modern, with chain and ceiling fitting, the lantern 58cm high, 28.5cm diameter.

A box of collectables - including a late 20th century kukri knife; a trench art bullet case ornament; a Japanese tinplate friction drive toy fire engine, 32.25cm long (catch and springs on ladder a/f); a small brass lantern clock style mantel clock; a carved wooden native Indian mask; etc.

A pair of wrought iron outside lantern lamps - mid-20th century, the lamps of tapered square form with peaked tops, on cruciform wall mounts with scroll brackets, black painted throughout, 81.25cm high, some rust, will require rewiring prior to use.

An Arts and Crafts style lead and stained glass hall lantern - early 20th century, eight-sides, with peaked top central bullseye glass band, with red and clear glass panels, the bottom panel hinged, 34.5cm high, a few glass panels cracked.

A Victorian or Edward VII Silver Novelty Pin-Cushion, by Deakin and Francis, Birmingham, Circa 1900, Design Registration Number 'Rd543209' in the form of a lantern, the lens fitted with a mirror and with a cushion at the top, all below a fixed loop handle80mm highFully marked on base. There is some wear to the marks, especially the date letter which is only partly visible. Stamped near rim with design registration mark. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The material covering the cushion is somewhat worn and faded. The material is probably replaced. There is some foxing and with loss to silvering on the mirror and some minor bruising overall.

Frühe Kodachrome ab 1939 und Stereo in Farbe1) In 3 Kästen "Leica Lantern Slides" etwa 170 Kodachrome-Dias 1939-1949, zumeist 1940/41, gute Farben. - 2) Kasten mit etwa 80 Agfacolor Stereodias, ab 1. Juli 1939 (frühe blaß, darunter Stereophotograph mit Stereokamera) bis 1963, im Leica-Format 24 x 36 mm, gerahmt als 45 x 107 mm, betextet. - 3) Kasten mit etwa 100 Farbstereodias 6 x 13 cm, 1950-70, gerahmt, meist alpine Motive. - 4) Etwa 140 Schwarzweiß-Stereodias 45 x 107 mm, alle mit Datum, Ort und technischen Daten beschriftet, zumeist alpine Gegenden. Experimentiert wurde bei einigen mit mehrfarbig intensiven Tonungen, um stimmungsvolle Farbähnlichkeiten zu erzielen. - 5) 4 Stereo-Farbpostkarten Knackstedt & Näther. - 6) Chromoplast-Bild Serie 47 Hamburg 295-300 und 16 weitere. - Und: 7) 14 kolorierte Stereokarten 9 x 18 cm, Genreszenen. - Gutes Ausstellungsmaterial zur Geschichte der Farbphotographie. Start Price: EUR 140 Zustand: (3/-)Early Kodachrome Color Stereo Images, 1939 onwards1) Approx. 170 Kodachrome slides from 1939-49, the majortiy 1940-41, in three lantern slide boxes, good colors. - 2) Box with approx. 80 Agfacolor stereo slides from 1 July 1939 to 1963, Leica format 24 x 36 cm, framed 45 x 107 mm, with captions, including the photographer with his camera, early pale palette. - 3) Box with approx. 100 color stereo slides, 6 x 13 cm, 1950-70, framed, mostly alpine motifs. - 4) Approx. 140 monochrome stereo slides, 45 x 107 mm, all with date, location and technical information, mostly alpine regions. - Note: Some experiments were carried out with multi-colored, intensive toning to achieve atmospheric color similarities. - 5) 4 color stereo postcards by Knackstedt & Näther. - 6) Chromoplast picture Series 47, Hamburg 295-300 and 16 others. - And: 7) 14 colored stereo cards, 9 x 18 cm, genre scenes. - Good exhibition material on the history of color photography. Start Price: EUR 140 Condition: (3/-)

Pascaline (oder: "Arithmatique"), Replika-Rechenmaschine von Blaise PascalLegendäre erste mechanische Rechenmaschine der Welt des großen französischen Mathematikers und Philosophen, der 1623 in Clermont-Ferrand in der Auvergne geboren wurde. Bereits als Kind hatte er einige anerkannte fundamentale mathematische Lehrsätze entwickelt, zum Beispiel über geometrische Kegelschnitte. Blaise Pascal schrieb später zahlreiche mathematische Abhandlungen. Er bewies die Abhängigkeit des Luftdrucks von der Höhe des jeweiligen Ortes, diskutierte die Frage des Vakuums gegen den Willen der Naturforscher und schuf die Grundlagen für die Entwicklung der Hydraulik - heute noch gebräuchlich als "Pascal'sches Gesetz". Mit 19 Jahren entwickelte Blaise Pascal seine erste Rechenmaschine. - Die "Pascaline" ist für Addition sowie Subtraktion nach der Neuner- bzw. Zehner-Komplement-Methode (= addieren, um zu subtrahieren) konzipiert, da sie nur in einer Richtung gleichlaufende Zahnräder aufweist. - Zum Rechenvorgang: Dieser begann mit der Nullstellung aller Schaulöcher durch Verdrehen der Zifferräder. Zum Addieren wurde das an den Anzeigerollen befindliche Lineal nach oben geschoben. Die Anzeigerollen waren 2-reihig mit Ziffernfolgen gekennzeichnet. Die untere Reihe war nach rechts laufend steigend von 0 bis 9 (Addition) und in der oberen Reihe fallend von 9 bis 0 (Subtraktion) ausgelegt. Für beide Rechenarten galt also die gleiche mechanische Handhabung: Ein Stift wurde in den Speichenzwischenraum der entsprechenden Ziffer des Einstellrades eingeführt und dann bis zum Anschlag herumgedreht. Zur Umschaltung von Addition auf Subtraktion wurde lediglich das Lineal nach unten geschoben. Die Arbeitsweise blieb die gleiche. Pascals Rechenmaschinen hatten von Anbeginn bereits Zehnerübertragung und konnten auch zur Multiplikation eingesetzt werden, was allerdings einem sehr mühsamen Unterfangen gleichkam. - Blaise Pascal erhielt 1649 für seine Rechenmaschine das "Privilège Royal", und sie war damit die erste patentierte Rechenmaschine der Welt"! Außerdem war die "Pascaline" auch die erste Rechenmaschine mit automatischer Zehnerübertragung. Mit Blaise Pascal und seiner Rechenmaschine begann die Entwicklung der mechanischen Rechner, zunächst in Europa und dann weltweit, was dann schließlich nach mehr als 300 Jahren zur Erfindung des ersten Mikroprozessors führte, den "Intel 4004", der für den ersten Elektronen-Tischrechner der Welt, den "Busicom 141-PF" von 1971, entwickelt wurde. - Literatur: Stan Augarten, "Bit by Bit, An Illustrated History of Computers", 1984, S. 22-30. - Die hier angebotene Maschine ist eine sehr originalgetreue Kopie aus dem Jahr 2011. Start Price: EUR 3000 Zustand: (2/2)Working Replica of the Six-Digit "Pascaline Calculator"With lacquered-brass case, spoked digit-wheels with engraved white-metal scales corresponding (right to left) to: "Nombre Cimple", "dixaines", "Centaines", "mille", "dixaines de mille" and "Cantainnes de mille", sliding rule for changing display from addition to subtraction, brass-framed interior mechanism with six axles each carrying three lantern gears and an inscribed paper-covered drum for the display, on wood plinth with four feet and hinged flap, width 12 in. (31,5) x depth 51/8 in. (13 cm) x height 3 in. (7,8 cm). - Note: Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), mathematician, physicist and philosopher, is credited with the invention of the first mechanical calculator capable of addition and subtraction. His father, Étienne Pascal, was a lawyer and a judge in the tax court who assumed a new position as tax commissioner for Upper Normandy, based in Rouen, in 1639. France had declared war with Spain four years earlier, leading the French government to renege on part of its internal debt and to increase taxation. Étienne - assisted by his son - was under pressure to keep accurate account of the rising tax levies with only the help of counting boards. In 1642 the 19-year old Blaise began designs for a machine that would simplify his father's work. As a reviewer wrote in Le Figaro Littéraire in 1947, "the calculating machine was born of a filial love flying to the rescue of the tax man". - Pascal's first design was for a five-digit calculator; he later refined his principal by creating six and eight-digit machines. Due to the difficulty in cutting toothed gears accurately, Pascal used lantern-type gears formed by pinned wheels that could turn in one direction only. - His design was simultaneously simple and brilliant; the Pascaline could add and subtract two numbers directly and multiply and divide by repetition. The six digit-wheels on the outer case are connected to axles that each carry three lantern gears and a paper-covered drum with inscribed figures. The digit-wheels were rotated by a stylus. For addition, a sliding rule located on the number display was pushed upwards for digits from 0-9. For subtraction, the rule was pushed downwards for digits from 9-0. - The Pascaline was also revolutionary for including digital carry-over. Whenever a ten was carried, a ratchet mounted between the gears, pushed the adjacent gear around a notch, so that the display moved one digit higher. Unfortunately for its operator, a design flaw meant that the ratchets were inclined to jam - perhaps one reason why production of the Pascaline was not financially successful at 100 Livres apiece. It was, however, a mathematical sensation, leading Pascal's friend, the poet Charles Vion Dalibray, to compose a sonnet in its honor: - "... Calculation was the action of a reasonable man, And now your inimitable skill. Has given the power to the slowest of wits". - Pascal accordingly applied for a privilege (the 17th century term for a patent), which was only eventually granted in 1649, after its inventor had presented the issuing officer, Chancellor Seguier, with an 8-digit calculator of his own. - The total production of the Pascaline is not known, however, researchers estimate that no more than 20 examples were produced, of which 9 are known today. It was, nevertheless, an historic achievement, not least for demonstrating "that an apparently intellectual process like arithmetic could be performed by a machine". Its introduction led to the development of mechanical calculators in Europe and, eventually, to the invention of the very first microprocessor, the "Intel 4004", for the "Busicom 141-PF" electronic desk calculator in 1971. Understood in this way, the Pascaline is arguably world's earliest mechanical computer. - Literature: Stan Augarten, "Bit by Bit, An Illustrated History of Computers", 1984, pp. 22-30. - A historically accurate replica from 2011. Start Price: EUR 3000 Condition: (2/2)

Laterna-Magica-Dias, um 1860-801) Holzrahmen 10 x 17,5 cm, mit einem Zauberer oder Illusionsartisten, ohne die darüberliegende hin- und herschiebbare Abdeckplatte (leicht ergänzbar, da nur schwarze Abdeckfelder). Sehr seltenes Motiv! - 2) 4 Holzrahmen 8 x 22 cm, mit Bewegungsanimation, wobei eine Abdeckplatte für zwei maritime Motive gilt. - 3) 3 Holzrahmen 7,4 x 16 cm, mit Bewegungsanimationen, darunter der Deutsche Michel im Karneval - entweder traurig oder froh. An einem Dia fehlt die Abdeckplatte. - 4) 11 Holzrahmen 7,4 x 16 cm, mit handgemalten Motiven, davon 2 zur Oper "Robert der Teufel", sowie 2 verschieden illuminierte jeweils von den Klippen Helgolands sowie der Blauen Grotte/Capri. Etiketten deutsch in alter Kurrentschrift betextet. - Und: 5) Etwa 20 Holzrahmen 7,4 x 16 cm und Dias mit kolorierten Drucken oder Photo-Dias. Start Price: EUR 300 Zustand: (3-/3-)Wood-Framed Magic Lantern Slides, c. 1860-801) Slipping slide of a magician, 10 x 17.5 cm, missing black covering plate (easily replacable), rare motif. - 2) 4 slipping slides, with one cover plate for two maritime motifs, 8 x 22 cm. - 3) 3 slipping slides, including the "German Michel at Carnival", 7.4 x 16 cm, missing cover on one slide. - 4) 11 slides with hand-painted motifs, two from the opera "Robert le Diable" and two with alternating illuminations of the cliffs of Helgoland and the Blue Grotto in Capri, with labels in German Kurrent script, 7.4 x 16 cm. - And: 5) Approx. 20 colored slides (prints) of 7.4 x 16 cm or photographic slides. Start Price: EUR 300 Condition: (3-/3-)

Laterna Magica, nach 1900U.W. Londonmade, England. Schöne Mahagoni-Laterne mit Messingbeschlägen für ca. 11 cm hohe Laternenbilder, mit Halter für Dias 8,5 x 8,5 cm, Messingoptik 10½ in. Petzval-Typ 5/26 cm, Rücklinse zum Reinigen unbeweglich, Standarte ausziehbar bis 30 cm, Höhe mit Schornstein 47 cm, mit Kondensor und original elektrifiziertem Lampenhalter mit modern ergänztem Kabel und englischem Stecker. Gut erhalten. - Dekoratives wie praktisch nutzbares Sammlungs- und Ausstellungsstück. Start Price: EUR 240 Zustand: (3/3-)Magic Lantern, post-1900U.W. Londonmade, England. Attractive mahogany magic lantern with brass fittings for approx. 11 cm lantern slides, with holder for slides of 8.5 x 8.5 cm, brass Petzval-type 10 ½ in. lens, condenser, original electrified lamp-holder with modern cable and English plug, rear element immobile, front extension up to 30 cm, height with chimney 18 ½ in., good condition. Start Price: EUR 240 Condition: (3/3-)

Laterna-Magica-Streifen zur Urgeschichte der Erde und der Dinosaurier, um 1880 A. Krüss, Hamburg. In Original-Holzkasten, 20 hand-gemalte Bilder, Rahmen im Format 9,4 x 17,4 cm, alle mit Herstellernamen geprägt und komplett von 1 bis 20. Von der Erdentstehung als Glutball zu den ersten Gebirgen mit Granit und Schiefer, den Kreide-Jura-Trias-Schichten, über "humane Handabdrücke" in Kreideschichten zu den ersten Sauriern und Nessie-ähnlichen Seeschlangen, die an Land klettern, Farnwäldern, Sintfluten, Vulkanausbrüchen bis zur Wüstenbildung mit Dino-Gerippen und zum Schluß das Eiszeit-Mammut. Sehr gut erhalten, ein sehr seltenes Sujet unter allen Laterna-Magica-Streifen. Start Price: EUR 400 Zustand: (2-3/3)Set of 20 Magic Lantern Slides on Prehistory and Paleontology, c. 1880A. Krüss, Hamburg. Complete set of hand-painted slides with mahogany frames, 4 x 7 in., all numbered and embossed with the manufacturer's name, in fitted wood case. - Note: Subjects include the formation of the earth as a ball of embers, the first mountains of granite and slate, the Cretaceous-Jurassic-Triassic layers, "human handprints" in chalk layers, the first dinosaurs and sea serpents that climbed onto land, fern forests, floods, volcanic eruptions and desertification with dinosaur skeletons, concluded by the Ice Age mammoth. Rare subjects, finely rendered and well preserved. Start Price: EUR 400 Condition: (2-3/3)

2 verschiedene "Lanterne CARRÉE", ab 1845Auguste Lapierre, Paris. Die erste und älteste Laterna-Magica-Bauform von Lapierre wurde ab 1845 gefertigt und zeigt zylindrische Füße, für 7 cm breite Streifen, Rückklappe fehlt, Bauhöhe 29 cm. Die zweite Laterna Magica zeigt die Bauform ab 1860 auf mit den kegelförmigen Füßen, für 10 cm breite Streifen, Bauhöhe 37 cm. - Dabei: 3 Streifen von Bing. - Beide Laternen im Originalzustand, unrestauriert. Start Price: EUR 120 Zustand: (3-4/3-4)2 Variations of the Carré Magic Lantern, 1845 onwardsAuguste Lapierre, Paris. Early model, design from 1845 onwards, with cylindrical feet, for 7 cm wide slides, rear flap missing, height 29 cm; second lantern with design from 1860 onwards, with conical feet, for 10 cm wide slides, height 37 cm. - Both lanterns in unrestored original condition. - In addition: 3 slides by Bing. Start Price: EUR 120 Condition: (3-4/3-4)

Sammlung Laternenbilder1) 5 englische Schiebebilder, um 1880, 10,5 x 17,5 cm. Der Drachentöter. - Mann auf dem Eis. - Clown beim Fischhändler. - Seltenes Laternenbild: Der "Goodnight Man". - Alle handgemalt. - "Mann im Bett", Druck, später. - 2) Englische Serie "Tale of a Tub", 7-teilige Serie der bekannten Geschichte vom Tiger in der Tonne, handgemalt. Aus verschiedenen Serien, aber vollständig. - 3) Laterna-Magica-Serie: 8 Erlebnisse mit Eseln. 8 Glasbilder (10 x 17,5 cm), holzgerahmt, davon ein Hebelbild und eine handgemalte Scheibe. Feines handgemaltes Motiv: "Photograph, Liebespaar und 2 Esel". - 4) "Der Müller, sein Sohn und der Esel", 6 Stück. Seltene Malweise, unvollständige Serie. - Und: 5) W. Busch "Bärenjagd", seltene Serie bestehend aus 18 Laterna-Magica-Bildern (10 x 17,5 cm) und 6 neue Bilder zur Vervollständigung der Serie. Start Price: EUR 140 Zustand: (3/3)Collection of Magic Lantern Slides1) 5 rare English slipping slides, c. 1880, 4 x 7 in., 4 hand-painted, the fifth printed, good condition. - 2) English magic lantern slide set "Tale of a Tub", seven-part series of the famous story, hand-painted and wood-framed, complete. - 3) 8 rare magic lantern slides, "Experiences with Donkeys", 4 x 7 in., 7 printed, 1 hand-painted, in wood frames, and "The photographer, a couple and two donkeys", hand-painted, a lovely story. - 4) Series "The miller, his son and the donkey", 6 slides, incomplete. - And: 5) W. Busch "The Bear Hunt", hand-painted series of 18 magic lantern slides and 6 modern slides to complete the story. Start Price: EUR 140 Condition: (3/3)

Lot Laterna-Magica-Streifen1-2) Rahmen 11,3 x 25 cm, mit Kurbel zum langsamen Durchziehen über Stoffstreifen des Hintergrundbildes 25 x 8 cm zum Motiv "Schlitten verfolgt von Wölfen", und Wechselbild 12,1 x 19 cm "Das Abenteuer eines Feinschmeckers". (3/3) - 3) 24 Rahmen 6 x 15,5 cm mit handgemalten Motiven, meist Gebäude. (3/3) - 4-5) 5 Rahmen 6 x 16 cm (Länge ursprünglich 14 cm) mit handgemalten Motiven und 2 Rahmen 6 x 14 cm mit handgemalten Motiven "Tell’s Kapelle" und "Schloß Liechtenstein". (3-/3-) - 6) 10 Rahmen 6 cm breit für Schiebebilder, einst restauriert. (4/-) - Und: 7) Laterna-Magica-Kleinzubehör. Start Price: EUR 160 Zustand: (-/-)Lot of Magic Lantern Slides and Accessories1-2) Mechanical slides with crank for slowly advancing fabric strips of the 25 x 8 cm background image, for motif of a sleigh pursued by wolves, frame 11.3 x 25 cm; mechanical slide, 12.1 x 19 cm, with changing image of "The adventure of a gourmet". (3/3) - 3) 24 slides, 6 x 15.5 cm, with hand-painted motifs. (3/3) - 4-5) 5 slides of 6 x 16 cm (original length 14 cm) with hand-painted motifs and 2 slides of 6 x 14 cm with hand-painted motifs "Tell’s Chapel" and "Liechtenstein Castle". (3-/3-) - 6) 10 changing-frames of wd. 6 cm for changing pictures, modern restaurated. (4/-) - And: 7) Small accessories for the magic lantern. Start Price: EUR 160 Condition: (-/-)

Wunder-Megascop Duo, ab 1910Gebrüder Mittelstrass, Magdeburg. Doppelprojektor, mit Holzimitat bemaltes Blechgehäuse, komplett mit beiden Objektiven. Die 8 cm breiten und mindestens 27 cm langen Glasstreifen werden diagonal durch das Gehäuse geführt, nach Entfernen der Dia-Optik beleuchtet der Kondensor Auflichtbilder, die anklemmbar maximal 10 x 12 cm groß sind, ferner sind zwei Halter für Carte-de-Visite-Formate (oder auch Stereokarten 9 x 18 cm) einschwenkbar. Ausführliche großformatige dekorative Anleitung an einer Gehäuseseite, Höhe mit Kamin 52 cm, mit Kondensor und Petroleumbrenner (ohne Glassturz). Gut erhalten. Eine äußerst seltene Laterna Magica - diese Version zum erstenmal auf unserer Auktion. Start Price: EUR 400 Zustand: (3/3)Wunder-Megascop Duo Projector, 1910 onwardsGebr. Mittelstrass, Magdeburg, Germany. For slides of 8 cm x at least 27 cm, with grain-painted metal case, large-format instructions on one side, both lenses, condenser and petroleum burner (without glass), height with chimney 52 cm., good overall condition. - Note: The slides are inserted diagonally. After removing the slide lens, the condenser illuminates photographs with maximum dimensions of 10 x 12 cm. In addition, two holders for Carte-de-Visite formats (or 9 x 18 cm stereo cards) can be swiveled in. An extremely rare magic lantern, included in a Breker auction for the first time. Start Price: EUR 400 Condition: (3/3)

Nautische Gegenstände und Schiffsausstattungen1) Stabbarometer aus Messing, um 1980, kardanische Aufhängung, Skala signiert "J.J.B.L.M, 16 a 22, R.N. Desterro, Lisbon", quecksilbergefüllte Glasröhre, Höhe 94 cm. - Bitte beachten: Wegen Quecksilber Versand nicht möglich, nur Abholung. - 2) Druckmesser, um 1920, Andrew Chalmers & Mitchell, Glasgow, tragbar, montiert auf Mahagonibrett mit Griff, Höhe 51 cm. - 3) Schiffsglocke, um 1990, Nachbau der PS-Graf-Spee-Glocke von 1939. - 4) Dreiflügelige Schiffschraube, Bronze, Ø 35 cm. - 5) Messingfernrohr, um 1900, wohl England, 2 Auszüge, ausgezogene Länge 94 cm, klare Optik. - 6) Sprachrohr, Messing, Länge 38 cm, mit Pfeife. - 7) Sanduhr, um 1970, Messingrahmen, Höhe 28 cm. - 8) Kerzenlaterne, um 1940, und Metallbehälter mit 10 Kerzen. - 9) Messingplakette "Carl Melzer - Dampfkessel-Fabrik". - 10) The Excelsior-Ship Log, um 1910, Instrument zur Messung der Schiffsgeschwindigkeit. - 11) 2 Neigungsmesser, um 1980, Messing massiv. - 12) Kompaß, um 1980, Messing, mit einem Visier, Spiegel und zwei Libellen. - Und: 13) Miniatursteuerrad, um 1980, bezeichnet "Brown Bros & Co Ltd, Rosebank Ironwork Edinburgh", Messing und Teakholz, Höhe 54 cm. Start Price: EUR 240 Zustand: (3/3)Nautical Items and Ship Equipment1) Brass marine gimbal stick barometer, c. 1980, scale marked "J.J.B.L.M, 16 a 22, R.N. Desterro, Lisbon", with mercury-filled glass tube, height 37 in. - Please note: Due to mercury, shipment not possible, pick-up only. - 2) Portable pressure gauge, c. 1920, Andrew Chalmers & Mitchell, Glasgow, on mahogany board with handle, height 20 in. - 3) Ship's bell, c. 1990, replica of the PS-Graf-Spee bell of 1939. - 4) Three-blade ship’s propeller, bronze, Ø 14 in. - 5) Brass two-draw telescope, c. 1900, probably England, extended length 37 in., clear optics. - 6) Speaking trumpet, brass, length 15 in., with whistle. - 7) Sandglass, c. 1970, brass frame, height 11 in. - 8) Candle lantern, c. 1940, and tin container with 10 candles. - 9) Brass plaque "Carl Melzer - Dampfkessel-Fabrik" ("Carl Melzer - Steam Boiler Factory"). - 10) The Excelsior Ship Log, c. 1910, instrument for measuring a vessel’s speed. - 11) 2 clinometers, c. 1980, brass. - 12) Compass, c. 1980, brass, with one sight, mirror and two bubble levels. - And: 13) Miniature capstan wheel, c. 1980, marked "Brown Bros & Co. Ltd., Rosebank Ironwork, Edinburgh", brass and teak, height 21 in. Start Price: EUR 240 Condition: (3/3)

Doppelstöckige Laterna MagicaEngland. Schöner Projektor eines unbekannten Herstellers, dekoratives, gut erhaltenes Mahagonigehäuse mit Messingbeschlägen, Höhe 59 cm, 54 cm lang und 24 cm breit, für gerahmte Laternenbilder mit einer Höhe von ca. 11,5 cm, zwei gleiche Messingobjektive mit Triebeinstellungen Petzval-Typ 4/15 cm, beide Optiken Glas sauber, Verstellung beider Standarten für Überblendung gängig, mit beiden Kondensoren, Gasverteiler "Inganto" auf der Rückseite, oben mit Kalklichtbrenner. Mit Sauerstofftank (The Pendant Saturator von 1910) aus Messing, gemarkt: "Patent 11966 J.S. Willways & Sons, Manufacturers Bristol". - Dabei: Ein sehr schönes, handgemaltes Laterna-Magica-Animationsbild um 1860 im Holzrahmen 12,4 x 43 cm (müßte angepaßt werden). - Ein Highlight in jeder anspruchsvollen Sammlung und Ausstellung! Start Price: EUR 2500 Zustand: (3+/3)Biunial Magic LanternEngland. Mahogany body with brass fittings, for 4 ½ in. slides, with pair of good-quality 4/6 in. Petzval-type brass-bound lenses, adjustable standards for cross-fading, both condensers, "Inganto" gas distributor on the back, limelight burner on the top and brass "Pendant Saturator" oxygen tank (c. 1910) stamped "Patent 11966 J.S. Willways & Sons, Manufacturers Bristol". - In addition: A hand-painted wood-framed animated slide, c. 1860, 4 4/5 x 17 in., (frame in need of adapting to fit lantern). - An attractive and impressive exhibition piece. Start Price: EUR 2500 Condition: (3+/3)

A tin plate toy Magic Lantern and slides, a vintage game, a "Hohner Chrometta harmonica, a Planiscope, a vintage large cabinet organ catalogue book, Black inks by water and an assortment of Gramophone needles including five pyramid ones.

A Chinese stained and carved cherry wood lamp base in the form of a dragon raised on a circular base and four scroll supports with silk lantern style shade (h- 73cm)

A mid 20th century Smiths brass lantern clock, having a jewelled 8 day movement, stamped Smiths Clocks And Watches Ltd, 25cm tall.

A THREE SIDED AMETHYST PENDANT the large pendant is lantern shaped each side set with a 12mm x 10mm amethyst, length 4.3cm, weight 12.7gms Condition Report:Full UK hallmarks. Weight as stated in the description is 12.7gms., a few tiny flea bite chips to the upper facets of the amethysts, otherwise light general wear.

Set of 3 magic lantern photographic slides and 27 sepia photographic illustrations. The antique glass slides include a Royal Elephant Hunt in Siam; Eskimo Girls, Part of Crew S.S. Eric at Upernavik, Greenland; and Market Street, Twin Peaks in Distance, San Francisco, Cal. Vintage sepia illustrations feature William Thomas Saunders' Scene After the Beheading of 15 Boxers in China and The Remains of Two Boxers Who Were Beheaded in China. Other shots range from Jap Post office in Tien Tsin China to The Empress of China Being Escorted Back into Pekin. Each glass slide: 4"L x 3"H. Each photographic illustrations: 7"L x 5"H. Issued: Early and MId-20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. Eskimo Girls glass is partially broken on upper left.

AN ENGLISH BRASS MINIATURE LANTERN CLOCKUNSIGNED, MID 17th CENTURY AND LATERThe posted countwheel bell-striking movement now with Huygens endless chain winding and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum swinging beyond the frame to the rear, the replaced dial plate engraved with scrolling radial leafy blooms to centre, with iron hand within original applied 4 inch Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and engraved leafy infill to angles, the frame with column turned corner posts beneath twin dolphin and scroll pierced frets, shouldered vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, the sides with hinged brass doors and the rear with brass backplate, on ball-turned feet; with an oak wall bracket constructed with a table supported with two ogee-outline brackets mounted onto a shaped back panel. The clock 23cm (9ins) high, 10cm (4ins) deep, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep excluding crutch; the bracket 40cm (15.75ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Spare holes to the top plate along with the position of the hour hammer to the right of the movement suggest that the present clock was originally made with balance wheel regulation and separately-would trains. Although the dial plate, frets, finials and bell structure are later replacements the clock still retains original mid 17th century core elements in the frame and the going train. Condition Report: The movement appears to retain original greatwheels and pulleys however the winding clicks have been removed from the going train and pulley fixed to facilitate endless winding. The going second wheel and arbor appear original as does the pinion of report (which has been turned-around due to wear) and hour wheel. The escapewheel and arbor/pinion are replacements; the number of teeth on the escapewheel would suggest a duration of closer to 30 hours than 12 however without undertaking a wheel count we are unable to confirm the duration. The lines 'cross-over' in order for the clock to run with 'endless winding' without reversing one of the trains. The strike train appears to have been repinioned (probably due to wear) otherwise would appear to be fundamentally original; the countwheel has a repair to the rim. The dial plate is a replacement (possibly due to the clock originally having an alarm which would have been removed during conversion to anchor escapement); the chapter ring is probably original but is now secured by pins bent-over at the rear of the dial plate. The hand is a replacement. The movement pillars, top and bottom plates and feet are original; everything else (ie, the finials, bell assembly, frets, doors and backplate) are replacements. The feet have 'flats' to opposing sides suggesting that a vice has been used to unscrew them at some point. Movement is generally neglected and dusty hence will require a clean/service if intending to put to use.Clock has pendulum, an oak wall bracket and a weight. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE CHARLES II BRASS LANTERN CLOCKJOHN LONDON, BRISTOL, CIRCA 1675-80The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with Huygens's endless chain winding and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum swinging outside the frame to the rear incorporating knife-edge suspension, the dial with vacant roundel within stylised symmetrical foliate engraved infill issuing from a large leafy tulip bloom to lower margin and interrupted by engraved signature John London, of Bristoll fecit to the upper, within applied 6 inch narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys hour markers, with scroll pierced black steel hand incorporating long tail and engraved radial leaf infill to angles, the typical tall Bristol-type frame with one-piece column turned corner posts beneath lion and unicorn armorial engraved and pierced frets, integral multi-knopped tall vase-and-cover turned finials and domed bell bearer cast with pierced leaf decoration between the limbs, with brass side doors and brass backplate to rear, on tall disc-knopped ball feet.42cm (16.5ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. John London in recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being a gunsmith working in Bristol by 1675 (references Bellchambers), when he took Robert Sainsbury from Market Lavington as an apprentice. Jim Moore recorded him as being married to Mary Baker in 1678 and he is believed to have still be working in Bristol in 1678.  George White in Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 illustrates a very closely related clock to the present lot on page 228 (Figure 2.), where it is noted that John London was most likely influenced by leading London-based makers but adopted his own particular style and flair - most noticeable on his surviving longcase clocks. This is most apparent with regards to his engraving which departs from the usual Bristol style, adopting more intense florid designs which are more akin to London work but taken further. White also notes that, as a gunsmith, John London is thought to have engraved his own dials; this was until a lantern clock was discovered with practice engraving beneath the dial together with the name 'Axford'. From this it has been suggested that the engraving may have been executed by someone else, who may have had connections with the brass founder Charles Axford, who is recorded through his marriage in Bristol in 1687. Notwithstanding the above the current lot utilises a variant of the frame castings that were favoured by the Bristol and Chew Valley school of clockmakers, with one of the earliest examples of their use (other than the present clock) being for another example by John London of Bristol illustrated in Loomes, Brian Lantern Clocks & Their Makers on page 179 (Figure 10.41). Loomes dates this clock to the late 1670's whilst another close variant of these castings can be seen on a clock by Edward Webb dated 1676 (private collection), as well as two further examples by the same maker, dated 1682 and 1692 respectively (illustrated in Loomes on page 188, Figures 11.5 - .6). These two variants differ only very slightly in that the feet have 'disc' knops for the John London clock/present lot and 'ball' knops for the Webb clocks. The 'disc feet' castings were also used by other makers such as Edward Bilbie of Chew Stoke (who is believed to have succeeded Edward Webb in around 1695), and both variants were used by Thomas Veale of Chew Magna. Edward Bilbie appears to have persisted with the use of such castings after Bristol makers had mostly moved onto patterns more closely related to London work of the period, suggesting that such frames were continued to be cast locally (possibly through subsequent acquisition of the patterns by the Chew Valley makers). Certainly, from surviving clocks, it would be reasonable to suggest that casting of the frames could have taken place at Edward Webb's foundry in Chew Stoke, then by the Bilbie family after Webb's death in 1694. Condition Report: The wheelwork appears very original with the only noticeable replacements being the pulley centres which have been changed or reworked to facilitate running on chains; this has also required the holes in the baseplate to be elongated slightly (due to the present inner diameter of the pulleys being slightly smaller than the original configuration). The trains appear to run free and have only fairly light wear to the pinions. The escapement appears original, however the pallets have been refaced and the front pivot cock has 'packing' beneath it hence it is probable that some adjustment will be required before the clock can be put into service. The movement has been made to take an alarm mechanism (most likely configured to be 'sunken' into the backplate) which is not present. The dial is in fine condition with good strong engraving, there is no alarm disc present with the clock and the hand is probably a replacement. The frets are original as is the bell bearer; the top finial is a replacement. The right front and rear left feet have been solder repaired at the stems (common with this design of frame casting) and the rear right-hand finial has a historic braze repair to the stem. Both side doors are probably original, the backplate is most likely a replacement and is if noticeable heavy gauge brass with noticeable distortion to the panel.There are no weights with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE CHARLES I BRASS 'FIRST PERIOD' LANTERN CLOCKPETER CLOSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1640The trains with separate winding via rope lines running within pulleys incorporating steel walls to the click-spring side, the going train with reinstated verge escapement regulated by oscillating balance positioned above the top plate, the strike train sounding the hours on a bell mounted above the frame via a countwheel with overlift provided by a hoop wheel cut with a single slot, the dial with central vestigial star-burst engraved alarm setting disc within a ring of seven boldly engraved repeating flowerheads and stylised foliate scrollwork, within applied 6.125 inch narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating slender cruciform half hour markers, with fine substantial sculpted steel hand and foliate engraved infill to the quadrants, the frame with turned Doric column corner posts beneath distinctive shouldered vase 'cup and cover' finials with cavetto waists, the front and sides applied with symmetrical scroll pierced cast brass armorial frets with the front incorporating foliate engraved detail including grotesque dolphin masks and engraved signature Peter Clofon Neare Holborn Bridg Fecit, beneath domed bell bearer capped with a conforming vase finial, with brass side doors and the rear with later iron backplate fitted with spurs beneath an iron hanging hoop applied to the top plate, on turned tapered 'acorn' feet, (alarm mechanism no longer present).40cm (15.75ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.125ins) deep including spurs.Supplemental addition to the above description text (19/08/2024) - The rear of the front, fret together with the centre of one of the greatwheels, bear casting marks conforming to recorded 'P.C. within a shield' marks which are believed to be that for Peter Closon's foundry. Peter Closon is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Southwark, London in around 1595 and apprenticed on 22nd November 1608 to Henry Stevens (through the Clothworkers' Company). His brothers (William and Simon) were both gun makers as was his father, Godfrey, before him. He gained his freedom in 1616 and married Margaret Buckner in 1629. Closon was one of the subscribers for the formation of the Clockmakers' Company paying the substantial sum of £5 in 1630. He worked near Holborn Bridge and took-on many apprentices, first through the Clothworkers' Company and then the newly founded Clockmakers' Company after 1631. Amongst his apprentices were the following who went-on to become notable makers in their own right - John Selwood (1630-38); John Wise (through Thomas Dawson 1638-460; Richard Ames (through Richard Masterson 1648/9-1656/7), and William Speakman (through Nicholas Tomlins 1654-61). Closon was made an Assistant in the Clockmakers' Company in 1633 and then Warden 1637/8, there are no records of his attendance after this date. He died in around 1660/1 and is thought to have been succeeded by Richard Ames. The present clock can be closely compared to another example by Closon illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on page 117 (Figure II/151). The dial engraving is clearly by the same hand incorporating matching flowerheads and leafy scrollwork albeit with the design incorporating two alternating differing types of flowerhead rather than the same four-petal bloom on the current lot. The frame utilises standard London 'first period' castings with cup-and-cover finials and acorn feet as described by White pages 83-84, where it is noted that they were in use 1620-40. Indeed, the current clock is best described as a 'textbook' example of Closon's work and, through comparisen with other examples by him, helps to demonstrate the high degree of consistency achieved by him during the late 1630s to 40s.The current lot has generally survived in fine original condition. At some point the verge with balance wheel regulation was replaced by anchor escapement with long pendulum swinging behind the frame to the rear. This necessitated removal of the alarm mechanism mounted on the backplate to make room for the pendulum. The clock has subsequently re-converted back to its original balance-wheel layout executed by the late Jeff Darken; the anchor pallets, cocks etc. removed at that time have been retained and are included in the lot. Condition Report: Both the going and strike trains appear to be very original apparently retaining all wheelwork, pinions and arbors except for the fly pinion, escape wheel (although mounted on the original arbor) and the balance. The pulleys appear original but have at some point been pinned for chain drive and then reverted back to rope leaving a series of filed-back steel pins at the base of the valley of each pulley. The steel winding clicks are present and operational. The pinions to both trains show evidence of advanced wear which has been left untouched - the pivots have been re-bushed incorporating packing and other adjustments to ensure that the wheels partially engage with unworn faces of the pinions. This allows the clock to restored to working condition whilst retaining original wheels and pinions. The teeth of the wheels show slight wear but are still within tolerance to allow the clock to run (the steel pinions always wear at a much higher rate than the wheels). The steelwork has been carefully cleaned of corrosion but show some slight historic age-related pitting. The top plate has a pair of filled holes (most likely for the pendulum backcock) otherwise appears as originally made (with balance wheel banking pin holes) except for enlarged slot adjacent to the escapement top allow for the previous anchor pallets. The dial has overall moderate oxidation. The tail of the hand has a split in the forging which is not structural and can only be seen when looking at the hand side-on. The alarm disc is of correct pattern and appears to have age but could possibly be a very well executed replacement. The frets appear original and the frame is in very good original condition although the right hand front finial may have been broken and repaired at the stem (very difficult to tell!). The bell and support are in very good original condition. The hanging hoop, backplate and spurs are replacements (would have been originally fitted with an alarm with the original removed during conversion to anchor escapement and long pendulum). The side doors have age but are most likely not original. Clock generally shows light to moderate oxidation to the brass, the steelwork is generally free form rust/visible corrosion.Clock is complete with lines and weights. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN INTERESTING EARLY ENGLISH BRASS LANTERN CLOCKUNSIGNED BUT POSSIBLY 'FIRST PERIOD', SECOND QUARTER OF THE 17th CENTURYThe trains with separate winding via rope lines running within pulleys incorporating steel walls to the click-spring side, the going train now with anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum and the strike train sounding the hours on a bell mounted above the frame via a countwheel with overlift provided by a single-slot hoop, the dial engraved with symmetrical arrangement of three rose blooms within foliate scrollwork over a stylised tulip to lower margin to centre, within applied 6 inch Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating stylised wheatear half hour markers, with substantial steel hand incorporating distinctive C-scroll tail and leafy flowerhead infill to angles, the distinctive frame with unique one-piece castings incorporating stylised Doric column uprights and tall ovoid knopped finials supporting the domed bell-bearer surmounted by a conforming finial, on ball feet, (originally with balance wheel regulation, lacking frets doors, backplate, pendulum, lines and weights).42.5cm (16.75ins) high, 15.5cm (6.125ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. Although unsigned the present clock has numerous features only generally seen on early English Lantern clocks. Most notable amongst these are the spur-pinions of reports for driving the hour wheel behind the dial and the countwheel, a steel cheek to each of the winding pulleys (to which the click spring is riveted), and particularly heavy strike detents. In addition to this, the hand with its long tail, has a noticeably early feel. As does the chapter ring with its deep quarter-hour track to the inside edge. The symmetrical leafy flowerhead designs to the corners of the plate also support an early date as later clocks tend to feature outswept infill. The engraving to the dial centre does not seem to follow any well-known workshop however it is notable due intense deep-cut nature of the design. Indeed the overall slightly larger proportions of the clock are also indicative of an early date.The frame is particularly unusual and may well be unique. The provision of one-piece castings for the columns, finials and feet, would suggest west country origins however some northern makers were known to use one-piece castings later in the century. The proportions of the frame turnings do not follow 'Classical' traditions supporting the view that the clock has provincial originals, although, interestingly, the feel of the finials can be compared to those seen on an important chiming lantern clock attributed to Nicholas Vallin illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on page 97 (Figures II/120, a-b).From these observations it would be reasonable to suggest that the present clock was made by a highly skilled clockmaker, possibly based in the west country, who was familiar with examples emanating from London during the 'First Period'. Condition Report: As catalogued the clock has been converted from verge with balance regulation to anchor escapement for regulation by a long pendulum. Both the going and strike trains appear to be very original apparently retaining all wheelwork, pinions and arbors except for the escape wheel and pinion. The pulleys appear original but have at some point been pinned for chain drive and then reverted back to rope leaving a series of filed-back steel pins at the base of the valley of each pulley. The steel winding clicks are present and operational. The pinions to both trains show noticeable wear which has been left untouched. The teeth of the wheels also show slight wear but are still within tolerance to allow the clock to run (the steel pinions always wear at a much higher rate than the wheels). The baseplate has additional holes drilled to allow the lines to be looped-up (to increase duration) and the top plate has holes left over from the original balance top potance, banking pins and frets (the left-hand side only has an additional pair of fret holes). The centre movement bar has been repaired by laminating brass to each side (probably to reinforce a crack); the bars otherwise are sound but have typical punching to close pivot holes, historic bushing etc. The hammer spring has been moved towards the dial slightly and the original hole filled - probably to allow room for tying-off of the line via the later hole drilled nearby. The hammer stop has a replacement securing nut. The steelwork has overall light old surface discolouration/patination and the brasswork has an overall pleasing patination. The frame is a little bent/out of square with the rear left-hand foot bent back a little and with vice witness marks suggesting an attempt to straighten. The right-hand rear foot has a slight crack in the stem. The dial is in good original condition with faults essentially limited to minor scuffs, dents etc. The bell and stand are in good original condition although the bell has a small casting hole.Clock does NOT have lines, weights, pulleys, pendulum, frets, side doors or a backplate. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GROUP OF THIRTEEN STEEL CLOCK HANDSANONYMOUS, LATE 17th CENTURY AND LATERIncluding an early double-loop pierced and filed hour hand with hexagonal aperture to centre, 5cm (2ins) centre to tip; Another pierced twin loop lantern/wall clock hand with long tail, also 5cm (2ins) centre to tip; a finely worked early-to-mid 17th century pattern baluster-shaped hand with spade tip, 4.4cm (1.75ins) centre to tip; and a longcase clock subsidiary seconds hand with s-shaped tail, 2.2cm (0.875ins) centre to tip, (13). 

A WILLIAM AND MARY BRASS LANTERN CLOCK NOW WITH LATER SPRING-DRIVEN MOVEMENTTHE FRAME AND DIAL BY THOMAS FORD, BUCKINGHAM, CIRCA 1690, THE MOVEMENT LATE 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by short lenticular bob pendulum and passing strike sounding on the bell mounted within the superstructure, fitted behind the earlier dial engraved with three stylised flowerheads positioned adjacent to the chapter ring to the lower half of the centre and signed Thomas Ford of Buckingham to upper the half, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised wheatear half hour markers, now with two steel hands, the angles engraved with leafy infill, the 'third period' frame with column turned corner posts beneath dolphin inhabited foliate scroll pierced frets with the front incorporating engraved detail, knopped vase turned finials and domed bearer enclosing a cast bell, with later brass side and rear doors and on turned ball feet.39.5cm (15.5ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) wide, 16cm (6.26ins) deep. Thomas Ford is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in Buckingham circa 1680-1710. His son, James, was apprenticed through the Spectaclemakers' Company of London to Thomas Hails in 1699. Condition Report: The movement is in working condition and appears all-original (as in 19th century) with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism however is a little dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is advised. In addition to the movement, the frame top and bottom plates are also 19th century replacements (contemporaneous with the present movement). The dial and frame are in good condition with no obvious visible breaks or repairs; the dial now has a non-original winding hole. The surface retains an old lacquer finish with overall mellowing, rubbing and wear most notably around the winding hole.Clock is complete with a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FORGED IRON QUARTER-STRIKING TURRET CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH EARLY VERGE PENDULUM REGULATIONUNSIGNED, PROBABLY CENTRAL ENGLAND, CIRCA 1660-70The three-wheel trains with forged wheels and lantern pinions set end-to end with wooden barrels originally with indirect winding for the centre train flanked by capstans for the two outer barrels, the going train with horizontally pivoted escape crownwheel and perpendicular pallet arbor regulated by the original forged pendulum with an effective length of around thirty inches and with distinctive fluke-shaped bob, the centrally positioned hour-strike train with countwheel cut with teeth to the inside of the rim set in a space behind the adjacent going train pivot bar, with single-arbor warnless lifting via a pin on the quarter train greatwheel to enable the hours to sound after the quarters on the hour only, the quarter train also with single-arbor warnless lifting this time enabled via a nag's head engaging with one of four pins fitted to the going greatwheel, and counting via a slotted rim set next to the greatwheel also fitted with pins for the two hammer levers, both the hour and quarter trains with overlift enabled by hoop wheel each also serving as contrate wheels to drive vertically pivoted flies (lacking on quarter train), the going greatwheel arbor passing through the frame and squared to facilitate take-off for a dial and the side opposing the pendulum with pivoted bell-hammer linkages, the frame with corner posts forged with Gothic ogee mouldings and with swollen circular recessed lapped joints for the upper and lower end rails, the upper and lower cross rails tenoned through the same joint with the various vertical pivot bars joined in a similar manner between, the corner posts surmounted by integral raised polyhedral finials and with decorated buttress feet.The frame 100cm (39.5ins) long, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 91cm (36ins) high; 107cm (42ins) high overall including the strike train fly. The present lot is particularly interesting in that technologically it is essentially unchanged from the medieval period, yet incorporates a very early pendulum escapement which would have most likely been 'cutting-edge' at the time. Indeed, the transverse (end-to-end) three-wheel layout of the trains, together with the single arbor warnless striking with overlift/locking provided via a hoop wheel, remains essentially unchanged from the that of the Salisbury Cathedral clock (which reputedly dates from 1386). In addition to this, the trains comprise forged iron wheels and lantern pinions, and the frame itself is also joined with tenons and wedges. These features were gradually superseded by brass wheels, forged cut leaves for the pinions and threaded nuts for securing the frame towards the end of the 17th century.Beeson, C.F.C. in ENGLISH CHURCH CLOCKS 1280-1850 suggests (on page 57) that the transition from end-to-end layout for the trains is due to the adoption of the anchor escapement and long pendulum where the sided-by-side configuration is much more practical. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the present movement was made prior to the wholesale adoption of the anchor escapement during the 1670's. This would certainly seem to be the case when two movements by William Clement are considered. The first is dated 1672 but has end-to-end trains, whilst another, dating to the previous year, was made with trains set side-by-side; suggesting that the end-to-end configuration was essentially being phased out at this time.The positioning of the countwheel between the strike and going trains is also discussed by Beeson on pages 48-52 with many examples noted (but mostly without hoop-wheel overlift/locking). The general trend with regards to dating indicates that this detail was predominant from around 1550-1670 (when end-to-end trains were phased-out), and mostly originate from central/southern England. The layout and decoration to the forged frame also commensurate with clocks made during this period however the use of tenons and wedges is unusual for a 17th century clock, as are the 'lapped' corner joints to the end sections; indeed, this distinctive feature may well assist with attribution if other examples with known provenance can be found. Despite many of the rather archaic features present in the current movement, it does incorporate what appears to be a very early pendulum-regulated verge escapement. Unusually for a pendulum escapement, the escape crownwheel is carried on a horizontal arbor (rather than vertical with pinion driven by a contrate-wheel) with the pallet arbor set at ninety degrees to facilitate the side-swinging pendulum. The positioning of the escape wheel in this manner echoes that of a clock regulated by a foliot, however the present clock has not been converted from balance regulation as there is little room for one above due to the positioning of the vertically pivoted fly for the strike train. In addition to this there is also no space for a vertical pallet arbor lower pivot potence. The geometry of a verge escapement does not lend itself to a long pendulum due to the inherent relatively high amplitude of oscillation pendulum, this is perhaps why the pendulum is relatively short. An interesting detail is the fluke-shaped bob to the pendulum which echoes that illustrated in Huygens' 1673 work Horologium Oscillatorium. Naturally, not many verge pendulum turret clocks with original escapement survive due to the adoption of the much more practical anchor escapement in 1671 (only 12-13 years after the verge). One final detail worth noting is the provision of contrate teeth cut to the rims of the hoop-wheels to drive vertically pivoted flies for the both the hour and quarter strike trains. This would appear to be an essentially unique feature possibly due to the clock being originally installed in a relatively tight location where there was no room for the flies to be positioned on each end of the frame (longer than normal due to the third train). This rather ingenious system would require a fair amount of additional work to execute. Although the present movement is missing some components it does, however, survive in essentially untouched condition with beautifully executed forged wrought ironwork throughout. 

A RARE FRENCH LARGE FOUR-DIAL NOVELTY AUTOMATON LIGHTHOUSE TIMEPIECE WITH BAROMETER AND THERMOMETERSPOSSIBLY BY ANDRE ROMAIN GUILMET, PARIS, RETAILED BY F. GUILLEBOT, BORDEAUX, LATE 19th CENTURYThe timepiece with circular eight-day movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate stamped V.R., BREVETE PARIS over serial number 2524, the 2.25 inch circular dial with gilt centre inscribed F. GUILLEBOT, 52 COURS DE L'INTENDANCE, BORDEAUX within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged cast gilt brass bevel-glazed bezel with canted insert to interior, mounted within a nickel-plated cylinder in a cruciform arrangement with a pair of conforming curved mercury tube CENTIGRADE and REAUMUR scale thermometers to the sides and a BAROMETRE ANEROIDE to rear, similarly signed for the retailer's to centre within silvered scale calibrated in mm hg 690-800 numbered for every ten and with the usual observations in French, with blued steel pointer and recording hand to glass matching those for the paired thermometers, the nickel-finish cylinder assembly forming the lantern of the lighthouse capped with a gilt cupola engraved with brick courses and with finely executed weather-vane, slowly revolving via a separate going-barrel driven movement set within the base of the lighthouse structure, the tower formed as a tapered column with gilt balustrade gallery supported on corbels over brick-coarse engraved shaft applied with staggered gilt arched windows, over moulded foot incorporating hinged door to reveal the winding square for the automaton movement, on rounded circular base set on a Belge noir marble plinth.62cm (24.5ins) high, 23cm (9ins) diameter at the base. Andre Romain Guilmet was born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France. He was a credited as a watchmaker and inventor who specialised in producing novelty and mystery clocks for which he applied for a number of patents for designs. Amongst his other Patents was that for a bicycle where the driving chain was set below the seat. He is best known for his 'mysterieuse' figural clock with glass pendulum, this takes the form of a woman holding pendulum in her outstretched hand and arm over a marble base containing the clock below. The pendulum is impulsed by the mechanism underneath her that moves the figure imperceptibly from side to side. Guilmet's industrial series of clocks, which includes the current lot, features automated clocks in the form of windmills, lighthouses, automobiles, boats, steam hammers, boilers, etc.The present lot possibly belongs to Guilmet's 'marine series' and would appear to be a particularly rare larger variant of his lighthouse timepiece, with the other smaller variant having small exposed vertical tube thermometers to the sides of the lantern (rather than the glazed dials of the current timepiece). Condition Report: Clock movement is reasonably clean and is in working condition however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put into long term service. The barometer responds to change in pressure (has been 'bag tested') hence is also in working condition. Both thermometers are intact and in working condition. All four dials are in good original condition but with some slight mellowing to the gilt and silvered finishes. The bezels (rings bordering the dial glasses) have wear/rubbing to the gilt finishes and the nickel-plated finish to the lantern section has some noticeable patchy degradation/spotting to the surface. The rest of the case is in very good condition with good strong gilding exhibiting minimal wear/oxidation and the dark patination with only a few minor age-related scratches mostly near the winding hole for the rotating mechanism; the rotating mechanism/movement is in working order. The block marble plinth has one noticeable shallow edge chip and a couple of smaller ones that can only be detected on closer examination.AMMENDMENT 09/09/2024 - the rotation mechanism driving the 'lantern' section of the lighthouse is a little lazy in its action and prone to stopping hence probably requires a service.Timepiece is complete with two winding keys. Condition Report Disclaimer