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A George III oak and mahogany crossbanded 30 hour longcase clock, the 12.5in square painted dial inscribed 'Luckman, Bickenhill', 193cm high, with weight and pendulum.

~ A Scottish mahogany eight day white dial longcase clock, signed R.Cringan, Carluke, early 19th century

~ A Green chinoiserie eight day longcase clock, signed Stevens, Boston, 18th century

~ An oak thirty hour longcase clock, signed Geo Brownless, Staindrop, late 18th century

A Scottish oak eight-day longcase clock, arch painted dial, signed ANDw Ritchie Forfar, early 19th century

~ An oak eight day longcase clock, signed Jno Johnston, Morpeth, late 18th century, arched dial with an inner date ring

An Edwardian small chiming longcase clock, movement chiming on gong rods

~ A painted pine thirty hour longcase clock, signed Jackson, Hexham, late 18th century

~ An oak and mahogany eight day longcase clock, signed John Evans, Lampeter, late 18th century, later case

An oak thirty hour longcase clock, brass dial with circular disc signed Wm Gibson B Castle, with original movement now detached from dial . Dial now with battery driven movement

~ An oak eight day longcase clock, signed Cuth Darnton, Chester Lee Street, late 18th century

~ A painted pine thirty hour longcase clock, signed Thos Morpeth, Hexham, circa 1785, square brass dial inscribed Robt & Margrett Robinson Catton 1785

~ A mahogany eight day longcase clock, signed Mathison, Berwick, late 18th century

An oak thirty hour longcase clock, arch painted dial signed Chris Dixon, Hexham

A Scottish mahogany eight day longcase clock, early 19th century, arch painted dial signed J N Donaldson of Glasgow

WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, Simson, Southampton, early 1830s, the arched hood with moulded cornice above the circular convex glass door, flanked by stylised pilasters; the trunk with arched door above a vacant panel, flanked by canted angles; the conforming base on bracket feet; with painted Roman dial, twin barrel movement and strike on bell; with pendulum, two weights and winder, 206cm high, 48cm wide Note: Stephen Simson is recorded as working in Southampton between 1830-39. See Loomes (Brian) Watch & Clockmakers of the World, Volume II

GEORGE II OAK LONGCASE CLOCK, the brass arched dial with penny moon phase, date aperture and seconds wheel, the chapter ring inscribed " Jn Clough Manchester", the two train movement striking on a bell, in an associated oak case, 214cm high

A CARVED OAK MINIATURE LONGCASE CLOCK, with watch movement. 13.5ins high.

19thC Eight day painted dial mahogany longcase clock C G Alder, Blyth

18thC Eight day brass face oak longcase clock - Richard Hackett, Harringworth

18th/19thC Eight day painted face oak longcase clock

Bluart Tempus Fugit reproduction longcase clock

A Georgian Period Eight Day Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock - by Edward Harrision, Warrington. Circa 1760's of superb proportions, painted square dial. Eight day movement is rack striking on a bell. Subsidiary dial. Stands 86'' - 215 cm. 21'' wide - 52.5 cm.

An antique longcase clock, the 10 3/4" brass and silvered square dial marked for John Knight of Fareham, with thirty hour bell striking movement - no pendulum or weight - hood pillars restored and other minor damage

A 20th Century Artime reproduction walnut longcase clock with glazed door to trunk and triple weight driven eight day chiming mpvement

A good collection of vintage dolls house furnishings including baskets, crockery, longcase clock, ornaments, pictures, shoe buckles, etc.

A Victorian mahogany longcase regulator Signed for William Russell, Tunbridge Wells, mid 19th centuryThe eight-day four double-screwed pillar movement with thick plates measuring 8.25 by 6.75 inches enclosing wheel train with Harrisons maintaining power and deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets, regulated by mercury jar compensated seconds pendulum incorporating wide jaw suspension and hanging from an brass bracket screwed to the case backboard, the 12 inch circular silvered brass dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials and signed William Ruffell, Tunbridge Wells to centre within outer Arabic minute track, with blued steel hands and canted silvered bezel to circumference, the arched case with pendulum hanging access flap to apex of the top over arch-glazed double-locked door enclosing fine foliate scroll carved and pierced apron beneath dial and silvered beat scale to the backboard, on plinth base centred with a recessed panel to front over moulded skirt, 193cm (74ins) high. William Russell of Tunbridge Wells appears not to be recorded in the usual sources listing clock and watch makers. From this it is most likely that William Russell was a jeweller and retailer of watches with the current lot being supplied by a London (Clerkenwell) maker and signed with his name as the 'shop regulator'.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all original and is in working order although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The pendulum is in good condition with faults limited to discolouration to the lacquered and polished surfaces. The dial has some surface rubbing and scuffing around the winding hole otherwise is in good original condition with minor tarnishing to the silvering in places. The brass cased weight is in good condition with only minor surface discolouration, the silvering to the beat scale is in similar condition. One of the movement securing screws to the seatboard is lacking it's large diameter washer.The case is in good original condition with faults limited to some relatively minor shrinkage and veneer cracking to the towards the rear of the right hand side of the arched-top and a very light crack to the left hand side around at dial height. The base front panel is loose but is undamaged (simply requires gluing back in place) faults to case otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs and wear commensurate with age as well as a few spots of what appear to be ink spots to the front at the case. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock with rolling moonphase incorporating tidal indicationJohn Baker, Hull, circa 1780The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arc h dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and rococo cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase signed IOHN BAKER HULL to upper margin and calibrated for age of the moon and high-water times to the circumference of the lunar disc over lunettes engraved with globe delineations flanking two adjustable blued steel pointers to centre, the case with gilt Ho-Ho bird centred oval fretwork panel to the pagoda upstand over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns, the trunk with rectangular flame-figured door with concave-cut upper angles and flanked by fluted canted angles, on figured plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 228cm (89ins) high. John Baker is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as believed working in Hull, during the late 18th century. The current lot is perhaps a little unusual in having two steel pointers within the moonphase; the first is intended for the age of the moon whilst the other can be adjusted to provide the times of high water for a given port to be read from the scale engraved to the edge of the disc. Condition Report: Movement appears to be all-original and in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has some patchy discolouration to brass plate -most noticeably to the centre, otherwise is in good condition and free from alterations or noticeable faults except for a well executed patch repair to the rear of the lunar disc (probably to stabilise a casting crack).The movement rests on an old seatboard which in turn rests on uprights (cheeks) which continue down to the throat area where they terminate and are fixed with screws to the inside of the trunk sides. The fact that these 'cheek' uprights are not integral to the sides of the trunk indicate that we cannot offer any assurances that the current movement and dial are original to the case. However the mask applied to the inside of the hood appears unaltered and fits the dial perfectly which would support the possibility that all started life together. Indeed the case would seem to be a provincial interpretation of the 'London pagoda' case hence is of correct type for the movement and dial.Generally the case is in fine condition with faults limited to some shrinkage cracking to the trunk door and base fascia. For some unknown reason the backboard has been cut just above the rear of the seatboard and then re-attached via batons applied behind (probably to ease transport at some time). The colour of the door appears a little lighter than the rest of the case but this could no doubt be addressed by a good cabinet maker/surface finisher.Clock is complete with pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III oak eight-day longcase clock with moonphaseGeorge Baddely, Newport, circa 1785The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13 inch single sheet silvered brass break-arch Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials to centre and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll engraved decoration to spandrels beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated for the age of the moon and signed GEORGE BADDELY NEWPORT to the upper margin over conforming rocaille engraved lunettes, in a case with dentil moulded open-arch break-arch pediment over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted Corinthian columns and the sides with half-round Roman Doric columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with ogee throat mounding over shaped-top caddy-moulded door flanked by Corinthian quarter-columns, on shaped raised panel fronted plinth base with canted angles and ogee bracket feet, 219cm (86ins) high. George Baddely is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Newport, Shropshire, in 1784.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and all original and is in working order although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The pendulum is missing its suspension spring. The dial has overall light discoloration and tarnishing giving an overall attractive mellow hue to the finish otherwise is in good original condition. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard which in-turn sits on cheek uprights of case which shoe evidence of being restored to their current height therefore we can offer no assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however they do appear perfectly suited to each other.The case is in good condition and of fine colour with significant faults limited to a horizontal shrinkage crack to the panel fronting the plinth and a loose rear foot; both of these could be easily rectified by a competent cabinet maker/restorer. Faults are otherwise limited to minor historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use which generally add to the 'character' of the object.Clock has pendulum, two weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A Queen Anne pine thirty-hour longcase clock with 10 inch dial James Delance, Downton, early 18th century The posted countwheel bell striking movement with thick plates and generous square section uprights enclosing anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and signed Jam's Delance, Downton to lower margin, with pierced steel hour hand and crested male mask centred foliate scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles, in a case with generous ogee cornice over vacant moulded-edge rectangular frieze panel and conforming fixed glazed dial aperture, the sides with further rectangular windows framing the movement, the trunk with lenticle-centred slender rectangular door over applied waist mouldings and continuing down to form the integral plinth base with moulded skirt, 205cm (81ins) high.   James Delance is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Downton, Wiltshire in 1655. He is believed to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Lawrence Debnam in Frome prior to moving to London in 1677 where he was admitted as a Free Brother to the Clockmakers' Company the following year. Delance remained in London until 1685 when he left the city and returned to Frome where he set up business in Cheap Street - probably succeeding Lawrence Debnam who died in 1683 at the age of 40. Delance is recorded as undertaking work on clocks for Lord Weymouth at Longleat from at least 1694 until 1703. By 1721 Delance had moved to Downton, Wiltshire and was still working in 1736. The well-made nature of the movement of the current lot extends to the use of substantial rectangular section corner uprights which appear to have been favoured by Delance as these can be seen on other clocks by him including a fine thirty-hour musical clock by him sold at Christies, King Street THE VITALE COLLECTION OF HIGHLY IMPORTANT EUROPEAN CLOCKS on Tuesday 26th November 1996 (lot 247). Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The mechanism is currently very dirty hence will require a sensitive clean and gentle overhaul before putting to use. The dial is generally somewhat dirty/neglected but appears free from significant faults and appears to retain its original hand. The movement rests via spikes onto two wooden blocks applied to the inside of the top of the trunk of the case. These blocks are most likely not original hence no assurances can be given as to whether the movement and dial started life in this case. However the case is typical of those used by Delance hence we would be inclined to believe that movement/dial and case belong together. The case appears to have previously been scumbled to resemble walnut (finish still visible on the inside of the trunk door). The hood has replacement cornice mouldings and is lacking fret and front glass, the trunk has historic (seemingly non-active) worm damage to throat mouldings otherwise is in fine condition with no significant faults other than uneven finish. Case generally is a nice 'survivor' in structurally sound condition only really requiring cosmetic attention to bring it back. Clock does not come with pendulum or weights; in other words the lot only comprises of movement with dial, hood and trunk.   Condition Report Disclaimer

A William III ebonised thirty-hour longcase clock with 10.25 inch dial and passing strikeJohn Michell, Chardstock, circa 1695The substantial five finned and latched pillar countwheel bell striking twin-handed movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the top of the frontplate with a second smaller bell and hammer sounding a single blow on the half hour, the 10.25 inch square brass dial with concentric ring-turned decoration to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised wheatear half hour markers, Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track and signed John Michell, Chardstock Fecit to lower margin, with pierced sculpted steel hands and winged cherub head and scroll cast spandrels to angles divided by sunflower and foliate bud engraved decoration to margins between, in a case with generous ogee cornice and tulip centred fretwork frieze over Solomonic twist turned three quarter columns flanking the fized glaxed dial aperture and rectangular side windows, the trunk with convex throat over rectangular door centred with a brass-framed lenticle and applied with twin vertical rectangular raised panels, on plinth base with cavetto top mouldings and stepped skirt, (case with restoration), 208cm (82ins) high. John Michell of Chardstock is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as believed to have been born in 1669 and married Elizabeth Markes in 1687. He worked in Chardstock from at least 1687 until his death in 1733 when he was succeeded by his son-in-law Thomas Drayton. Loomes notes a number of lantern clocks by him including an unusual hybrid example similar to those by Walter Archer. The current clock is particularly well made for a provincial thirty hour longcase with generous plates, latched pillars and passing half hour strike on a second bell. The plated construction of the movement also appears to differ from Michells other known work hence may have been a special order or perhaps designed to show-off his abilities.Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements with the only notable fault appearing to be a slight casting crack to the backplate. The vendor has maintained it in working condition whilst preserving the patina hence although the mechanism may look a little neglected the clock is in good operational condition although some historic pinion wear is evident. The dial is generally dirty/patinated with old uneven wear to the finishes but appears undamged. The hands are original.The movement rests on two blocks applied to the top surface of a replacement seatboard hence we can offer no assurances that the movement and dial started life with the case. The case is basically contemporary with the movement and dial but has undergone restoration. The restoration work has been well executed and would seem to include replacement of the cornice mouldings, probably the fret also and work to the frame of the dial aperture -possibly to correct front being cut for a hood door but there is no visible evidence present to support this view. The trunk and backboard appear sound with the latter continuing down to the floor. The exterior side panels of the plinth base appear to be restorations, the front panel may possibly have original elements which have been re-attached. The internal vertical corner strengthening batons/blocks and mouldings to the skirt are replacements. The finish exhibits a pleasing degree of wear, patination and some historic bumps, scuffs and shrinkage with restored elements carefully matched hence overall the case is in good decorative order.Clock is complete with pendulum (repaired), weight and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A Queen Anne stained pine and elm thirty-hour longcase clock with 10 inch dialThomas Haden, Rowley, early 18th centuryThe four pillar countwheel bell striking twin-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and signed Tho's Haden, Rowley to lower margin, with a pierced steel hour hand and crested male mask centred foliate scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles, in a case with generous cavetto dentil cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture to hood and fielded panelled slender rectangular door to trunk, on tall plinth base with moulded skirt, 202cm (79.5ins) high. Thomas Haden does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however he could be a relation of William Haden who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Stourbridge, Worcestershire circa 1754. Condition Report: Movement is in fundamentally in original condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements with the exception of the escapewheel and pallets which appear to be 19th century service replacements. The mechanism is somewhat dirty/neglected however there is nothing to suggest that the clock is not operational condition although a service/overhaul is required. The dial is generally in good original unrestored condition with some wear and discolouration. The minute hand is lacking and the chapter ring has significant rubbing/tarnishing to the silvering. The spandrels retain old gilding but with some wear.The movement rests on two blocks applied to the top surface of a replacement seatboard hence we can offer no assurances that the movement and dial started life with the case. The case is basically contemporary with the movement and is in sound condition with relatively small amount of restoration evident. The hood has a small strengthening block applied to the rear of the dial mask otherwise appears to be in good original condition with some non-problematic historic worm damage only. The trunk is in sound condition and retains its backboard. The base is in good solid condition with well executed restoration to the backboard to scarf replacement timber to ensure board continued to the floor. The exterior panels of the base are most likely replacements using well-chosen boards of old elm coloured to match the rest of the case and exhibiting historic shrinkage and worm. The moulded skirt is almost certainly a restoration. Overall the case presents well and is of pleasing colour with historic bumps, scuffs, light worm damage (seemingly non-active), and shrinkage commensurate with age.The clock does not have a pendulum, weight (and rope lines) or case key. In other words the lot only comprises of movement with dial, hood and trunk. Condition Report Disclaimer

A rare William III key-wound thirty-hour longcase clock with 10 inch dialWilliam Sturges, Bristol, circa 1700The four finned pillar countwheel bell striking key-wound movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate hour markers and signed W'm Sturges, Bristoll to lower margin, with a pierced and sculpted steel hand and winged cherub mask and scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles, in a stained elm case with stepped ogee moulded cornice over fixed glazed dial aperture and rectangular side windows to hood over convex throat moulding and rectandular door to trunk, on plinth base with moulded skirt, (movement lacking warning wheel and fly to strike train), 207cm (81.5ins) high. William Sturges is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as apprenticed to William Martin in 1695 and became a Burgess of the city on December 12th 1702.Key-wound thirty-hour longcase clocks are particularly rare in that they are invariably made with plated (rather than posted movements) and were generally phased-out with the introduction of Huygens's endless rope winding system in the 1670's (see Darken, Jeff and Hooper, John English 30hr Clocks, Origin & Development. 1600-1800 pages 43-47 and 63-70.Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements however as catalogued the strike train is now lacking its warning wheel and fly. These appear to have been lost due the plates not being pinned and becoming loose during a house move. Efforts have been made to locate them but sadly to no avail. These losses aside the vendor has maintained the movement in working condition whilst preserving the patina hence although the mechanism may look a little neglected the clock is in otherwise in good order although some light historic pinion wear is evident. The dial is generally a little dirty/patinated with old uneven wear to the finishes (most notably the chapter ring) but appears undamaged. The hand appears original.The movement rests on two blocks applied to the top surface of what appears to be an old seatboard. The presence of these blocks would cause some to doubt whether the movement and dial are original to the case hence we are unable to offer able assurances that the movement and case started life together.The case appears to be in sound condition with restoration apparently limited to refreshing of the surface finish and consolidation of some of the joints. Being elm there is evidence of some historic worm infestation and there is notable movement in some of the boards particularly to the left hand side of the trunk and right hand side of the plinth base, these details however arguably add (rather than detract) from the character of the case. The trunk door lock is a replacement.Clock has a pendulum, nut no weights, case key or winder and is also lacking its line pulleys. In other words the lot only comprises of movement with dial, pendulum, hood and trunk. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock with moonphase Thomas Willshire, Bristol, circa 1780The four pillar rack striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre decorated with bright-cut insects and floral motifs within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Tho's Willshire, Bris=tol to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and gilt twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating arched silvered scale for the lunar month and HIGH WATER AT BRISTOL KEY to the upper margin over landscape engraved lunettes beneath, the case with moulded dentil break-arch cornice and conforming veneered frieze over wavy-edged hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing spiral twist turned Corinthian hood columns with gilt caps and bases, the sides with shaped side windows and scroll-outline bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with elaborately shaped flame figured caddy moulded door flanked by Corinthian quarter columns with gilt caps and bases, on conforming raised panel fronted plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 225cm (88.5ins) high. Thomas Willshire is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as being in business with Henry Link until 1777 when the partnership was dissolved and took apprentice, William Alexander, in 1785.The current lot is an archetypical example of the fully developed Bristol style of longcase clock made during the last quarter of the 18th century. Such clocks were made with wealthy Bristol merchants in mind with the moonphase being annotated with high-water times in order to assist ship-owners with the scheduling of arrivals and departures through the Bristol Channel which is essentially unpassable during low tide. Condition Report: Movement is very dirty/neglected hence will require a full overhaul before putting to use. The strike train has been converted to sound on a gong mounted on the case backboard (would have originally sounded on a bell) reconversion back to bell strike would not prove problematic to a skilled clock restorer. The escapewheel and pallets are service replacements and there is some variance in the collet shapes to the strike train suggesting that some re-pinioning may have taken place at some point otherwise movement appears fundamentally original and is in sound condition. The dial is complete and fundamentally original with the probable exception of the hands but is in very dirty/neglected condition. The movement rests on an old seatboard onto uprights of the case which show evidence of adjustment to their levels. The right hand side has a packing piece approx. 8mm thick whilst the right hand side is cut at the correct level. Due to the clock having evidence of adjustment to the levels of the 'cheeks' we cannot provide any assurance that the movement and dial are original to the case however the case is a 'textbook' example for this type of movement.The case would have originally had a swan neck pediment and box superstructure above the current break-arch top which have been removed. The frieze would have also had fretwork which also appears to have been replaced by plain veneer. Case otherwise is in sound unrestored condition with faults limited to some shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with age.Clock has pendulum, weights, winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III green japanned eight-day longcase clockJohn Wood, Rumford, mid 18th centuryThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and applied shaped silvered plate engraved John & Mary Underwood to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Wood, Rumford to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and mask-centred rococo cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered boss engraved with an eagle over banner inscribed TEMPUS FUGIT flanked by conforming dolphin cast mounts, in a dark green japanned case with pagoda upstand over leafy band decorated break-arch cavetto cornice and scroll and trellis panel bordered glazed hood door applied with fluted three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf painted throat over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures within a stylised garden trellis landscape, the surround with gilt trellis painted upper quadrants and scroll banded borders interrupted with conforming panels, the sides with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with further naturalistic landscape within conforming surround over moulded double skirt, (case with restoration), 239cm (94ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiaries of the estate of a private collector, Wiltshire. The plate inscribed for William and Mary Underwood applied to the centre of the dial would suggest that the current clock was a supplied to commemorate their wedding. Condition Report: Movement appears to be all-original and in working condition although it is a little dirty hence a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has some light patchy discolouration to the brass plate and the silvered surfaces, the hands are replacements -otherwise is in good condition and free from alterations or noticeable faults.The movement has an old replacement seatboard which in turn rests on uprights (cheeks) of the case which are free from packing but do have strengthening blocks applied to the inside edges. The fact that the seatboard appears to be a replacement means that we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is in fine structural condition with no obvious faults of any significance and the decoration has been fully restored to the extent that none of the original decoration appears to survive (ie. decoration appears to have been entirely re-done). Faults to the current finish are limited to some minor bumps, scuffs and other faults mainly to the base.Clock has pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George I/II burr walnut eight-day longcase clock with moonphaseUnsigned, probably West Country, second quarter of the 18th centuryThe four finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and leafy border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and crested mask centred foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with rolling moonphase incorporating herring border and silvered scale calibrated for the lunar month to upper margin over landscape opposing armillary engraved lunettes beneath, the case with ogee cornice and blind fretwork decorated upper quadrants over break-arch glazed door flanked by integral three-quarter columns with gilt brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular windows, the trunk with shaped arch top quarter veneered caddy moulded door with chevron strung crossbanded, on conforming truncated plinth base with ogee top moulding and moulded double skirt, 211cm (83ins) high. Provenance: Bears an old label inscribed in ink "This clock was the property of Hannah Moore of 'Cowslip Green' Wrington, Somerset, & was purchased at a sale of her furniture, supposed date of clock, 1700."Hannah Moore was a prolific poet, playwright and writer on religion and morality. Born in Stapleton, South Gloucestershire in 1745 she was the daughter of a schoolmaster who after breaking-off her six year engagement to William Turner after he kept postponing the wedding in 1773 focussed on her writing. Her poetry gained the acclaim David Garrick and Dr. Samuel Johnson proclaimed her the most powerful of English women poets after reading her work 'Bas Bleu' (Blue Stocking) in 1784. Latterly she turned towards writing moral treatises criticising fashionable society for its selfishness and immorality as well as becoming a strong voice in the anti-slavery movement exemplified by her 1788 poem 'Slavery'. By 1785 she had moved, along with her sister Martha to thatched cottage at Cowslip Green, Wrington, North Somerset before moving again to a nearby larger house in 1801. When Hannah Moore died in 1833 she left the bulk of her estate of £27,500 (equivalent to about £2m today) to various religious and medical causes.Condition Report: Movement is basically complete and appears all-original with the exception of the escapewheel and pallets which appear to be old service replacements. A spare hole to the upper front edge of the frontplate suggests that the bellstand was once fitted to the frontplate rather than the backplate. The mechanism is generally in dirty/neglected condition hence will require a clean and overhaul prior putting to use. The upper left hand corner of the frontplate (viewed from the rear) has a break across the corner around what appears to be a disused dial foot hole, it is most likely that this was done during the fitting of the dial with the maker choosing to fit the dial foot a little lower down rather than effect what would be an unsound repair.The dial is somewhat dirty/discoloured with some patchy discolouration and light wear to the finishes otherwise is in sound original condition.The movement retains on what appears to be its original seatboard (albeit with strengthening repairs to underside) which rests on the original uprights (cheeks) of the case with no evidence of alteration or other movement being fitted hence it is our opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in sound condition with the only major fault being the base which has lost perhaps around 4-5 inches in height out of the box. The hood is lacking its rear quarter column from the right hand side, the corresponding column to the left side is also missing along with its 'bargeboard' strip behind. The trunk has slight bowing to the sides as well and a slight warping to the door but not to extent where it is unsightly or problematic with regards to fit and closing. The finish to the case is somewhat muddy hence would benefit from the attention of a cabinet maker/finisher. Faults are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage etc. commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A William and Mary walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock of one month durationJohn Wise, London, circa 1690The four finned pillar bell striking movement with plates measuring 7.25 by 5.125 inches, high position external countwheel, and separately cocked pallet arbor for the anchor escapement regulated by seconds period pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and folate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Wise, London to lower margin, with pierced blued steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with moulded cornice and scroll pierced frieze to lintel, over leafy trail inlaid fixed glazed dial surround, the sides with rectangular windows and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex walnut veneered throat moulding over 41.5 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage on an ebonised ground within a figured walnut field, the sides veneered with twin panels within mitred borders, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel over moulded skirt, 203cm (80ins) high. 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.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in relatively clean working condition although a gentle clean/service is advised and some historic pinion/wheel tooth wear is evident . There is no evidence of alteration to the mechanism and service replacements appear limited to the escape wheel and pallets. The warning wheel of the strike train has a collet differing in pattern to the others hence has probably been repinioned and both the pendulum suspension and pallet arbor cocks have also been repaired. Otherwise movement appears to be in fine original condition with the only spare holes being that for a movement securing bracket to the top edge of the backplate (there is a corresponding hole in the case backboard). The dial is also in relatively clean condition and free from major faults although the spandrels and hands appear to be 18th century replacements. The chapter ring has a light patch of tarnishing between the II and III numerals otherwise is finishes present as nice and even throughout.The movement retains its original seatboard which rests directly onto the original cheeks (uprights) in the case. Although there has been some slight historic adjustment (trimming down) of the cheeks which is most likely counter for slight shrinkage/movement in the structure of the case (rather than being evidence of the movement and dial being 'married' to the case) hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The hood is in sound condition with the front never having being cut for a door and the rear internal edges retaining the grooves for the rising action (although the corresponding tongues to the backboard are no longer present). The hood is now removed by sliding forward. The cornice top mouldings are replacements as is the fret to the frieze. There no hood columns present and there is some historic worm damage/wear to the veneers around the hood side windows. The rear left hand lower lip is also lacking a small run of half-round moulding. The trunk is generally sound with faults limited to slight shrinkage, wear and other relatively light age related faults. The trunk door hinges are replacements and there is a slip of timber inserted to the full height rear edge of the door panel at the hinge side probably to ensure later hinges had sound timber to attach to. the door key that comes with the clock does not appear to operate the trunk door lock. The marquetry and ebonised veneer to the lower edge of the trunk door have also been restored at some point in the past.The lower half of the base has been restored with replacement marquetry cut and applied broadly in the flavour of the original but not to executed to the same standard. The base side veneers are replacements and the skirting is a later addition. The backboard of the case is in sound condition and continues down to a level commensurate with the upper edge of the restored marquetry on the plinth. Clock has pendulum, two brass-cased weights, a winder and a case key (see note above). Condition Report Disclaimer

A William III thirty-hour longcase clock movement and dialWilliam Clement, London, circa 1695The posted countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum and rectangular section corner uprights, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and lambrequin drape border-engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with scrolling cruciform half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed W'm Clement, London to lower edge, with scroll-pierced steel hands, winged cherub mask and scroll spandrels to angles and scroll engraved infill to the edges of the dial plate between. William Clement is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born before 1622, possibly 1621 in St. Albans. He was made a Freeman in the Blacksmiths Company in 1654 and rose to the Livery in 1664. From around 1665 Clement lived in the Parish of St. Saviours, Southwark, possibly to escape the plague from which his two sons William and Francis may have died. In 1659 a William Clement was commissioned as Lt Colonel in the White Regiment of Foot of the Parliamentarian Army. Clement was still alive in 1675 however records from this time onwards become confused with that of his son of the same name. In 1671 William Clement supplied a turret clock for Kings College, Cambridge, this clock was traditionally considered to be the earliest surviving timepiece to be regulated by anchor escapement and long pendulum supporting the possibility that Clement was the inventor. This view was further supported by an entry in Smith, John Horological Disquisitions (1694) which credits Clement as the Contriver of that curious kind of long pendulum. Two years later William Dereham in The-Artificial Clock-Maker puts the case forward for Dr. Robert Hooke who it is said demonstrated the long pendulum (with a form of recoil anchor escapement) to the Royal Society soon after the Fire of London. Despite this, and although it is generally accepted that Hooke devised the spring pendulum suspension, there is no direct documentary evidence to confirm that he devised the recoil anchor escapement. Another contender for its invention is Joseph Knibb who supplied a turret clock for Wadham College, Oxford with anchor recoil escapement and long pendulum in early 1670 before relocating to London. In 1677 William Clement was made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers Company and the following year was appointed Assistant by unanimous consent and approbation and for good reasons and especial esteem. He later served as Warden in 1690 and Master in 1694. In 1697 Clement signed the Oath of Allegiance and was from September of that year excused from attending meetings on account of his age. From April 1704 he received charity payments from the Company until his death in July 1709.Condition Report: Movement appears to be in fine original condition with no visible alterations or significant replacements. Dial is a little dull/discoloured but free from noticeable faults.There is no pendulum, chain/rope or weight with this movement (ie. only movement and dial included in the lot).Condition Report Disclaimer

A rare Charles II eight-day longcase clock movementJohn Fromanteel, London, circa 1675The four finned and latched pillar movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5 inches, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum incorporating long one-piece brass crutch, the strike train with internal countwheel and great wheel positioned forward next to the frontplate and striking on a vertical bell mounted above the plates, with a dial measuring 9.125 by 9.375 inches incorporating calendar aperture and shuttered winding holes to the matted centre within narrow applied laminated brass and silver Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with pierced sculpted steel hands and fine gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles over an engraved signature Johannes Fromanteeel Londini Fecit to lower margin, (no pendulum or weights). The current lot can be closely compared to an eight-day longcase clock with one-and-a-quarter seconds pendulum by John Fromanteel described and illustrated in Garnier, Richard and Carter Jonathan The Golden Age of English Horology -Masterpieces from the Tom Scott COLLECTION on pages 386-87. In particular both movements share the same layout with four pillars and strike greatwheel fitted with countwheel set forward adjacent to the frontplate rather than side-by-side at the rear (presumably to allow the mechanism to be more compact). This configuration is sometimes seen on other clocks by John Fromanteel including a three-in-two quarter striking table clock movement signed 'Johannes Fromanteel..' (formerly at Cassiobury Park) which was sold at Sothebys, London sale of Important Clocks, Wristwatches and Barometers 13th October 1988 (lot 178). In addition to this the pronounced projection of the movement pillars where they pass through the frontplate are mirrored in both the current lot and the example from the Scott collection. The long one-piece brass pendulum crutch is also of a type often used by the Fromanteel workshop as is the single-footed back-cock, although the pendulum suspension block extension has been removed with suspension now from a shaped bracket set above the plates. The illustrious Fromanteel family of clockmakers has its roots with Ahasuerus Fromanteel who was born in Norwich in 1607 and was apprenticed there to Jacques van Barton before moving to London in 1631 where he became a freeman of the Blacksmiths' Company. The following year he was admitted as a Free Brother to the newly formed Clockmakers' Company. Fromanteel initially worked from East Smithfield but by 1640 he had moved to the Parish of St. Mary's Whitechapel and then finally to St. Saviour's, Southwark by 1650. His son John Fromanteel was born in 1638 and was apprenticed to his father in 1654 as were his brothers Abraham in 1662 and Daniel in 1663 (not freed). As part of his apprenticeship John was sent to The Hague to work with Saloman Coster from whom he acquired the knowledge of the first pendulum clocks. Subsequently, in September 1658, Ahasuerus Fromanteel posted his now famous advert in Mercurius Politicus announcing the introduction of the pendulum clock to England. The first of these timepieces appear to have been spring-driven however the longcase clock was subsequently developed/introduced within a year. This sequence of rapid technological advancements can almost entirely be attributed to the Fromanteel workshop leading many to describe Ahasuerus Fromanteel as the 'Father of English clockmaking'. Ahasuerus Fromanteel is believed to have left London in fear of the plague in around 1665, first travelling to Colchester, then onto Amsterdam where he set up in business in 1668. The fact that John Fromanteel took-on apprentices in 1670 (Thomas Crettenden) and 1673 (William Coward) suggests that he remained in London to run the family business during his father's absence. By 1676 Ahasuerus Fromanteel was back in England (presumably leaving the Amsterdam business primarily in the hands of his son, Ahasuerus II). John Fromanteel appears to have split his time between Amsterdam and London until his death in 1689 when his burial at St. Bartholemew's the Less. He was outlived by his father who died in 1692/3 and was buried at St. Mary's Whitechapel on 31st January 1693. Condition Report: The movement presents in its original configuration with no evidence of alteration and is in working condition. The strike train hammer wheel has a different pattern of collet from the others suggesting that the wheel has been reset on its pinion; the fourth wheel is not crossed-out hence is probably a replacement. The bellstand is probably a restoration and the bell itself is modern. The escape wheel and pallets are restorations using the original pivot holes. The maintaining power appears to be a restoration although the main arbor appears to have age. The backplate two spare holes adjacent to the bellstand foot almost certainly for a bracket to secure the movement into a case. The extreme upper right hand corner of the backplate (viewing from the rear) has a tight group of three filled holes, again most likely for a different securing bracket. The pillars and dial feet retain all of their latches with no evidence of being drilled. The bottom movement pillars are filed with slots to the inside edges of the knops for locating the movement onto a seatboard (most likely via corresponding lugs applied to the top of the board. The dial is intact and in relatively clean condition with no evidence of alteration. The chapter ring is constructed from silver laminated onto brass (rather than chemically silvered). The engraving is relatively clear with little evidence of wear and the general feel is such that we cannot rule-out that it is a well-made restoration although there is no direct visible evidence to support this view. The dial plate appears to have genuine age with all fittings to the rear appearing as they should with wear/patination commensurate with the apparent age of the dial. The spandrels are fine quality castings with highly detailed hand finishing and gilt finish. The centre of the plate has slight distortion towards the centre hole and the matting feels relatively sharp hence it would seem that work has been done to strengthen the matting. The calendar aperture however would appear to retain old gilt finish to the chamfered border. The signature is finely executed and exhibits no details which would cause us to doubt it. The hands are reasonably well made replacementsGenerally the movement and dial appears genuine but the appearance of the front of the dial (in particular the relatively 'fresh' feel of the chapter ring and the matting to the centre) will no doubt cause some to perhaps doubt its originality. We are willing to state that we are of the opinion that the dial has age and appears original to the movement but for the reasons stated above cannot offer any categorical assurances/guarantees to this effect. Indeed it is probable that opinion will most likely be divided depending on whether these details are viewed as attempts at honest restoration or evidence of the dial being later purpose made for the movement. Movement does not have pendulum, pulleys, weights or seatboard.The present lot has been consigned by an individual acting on behalf of a widow of an antiquarian horologist. Consequently we do not have any indication of long-term provenance and do not know how it came into his possession although it is believed that it was acquired without a case. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A fine and rare small William III ebony table timepiece with silent pull quarter repeatSamuel Watson, London, circa 1695 The five finned pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and silent pull quarter repeat on two bells, the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate signed Samuel Watson, LONDON to a central shaped cartouche beneath conforming rectangular panel backcock apron, the 5.25 inch square brass dial with single winding hole and curved false bob aperture backed with scroll engraved infill to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and outer track unusually divided and numbered 0 to 60 twice with the motionwork geared so that the minute hand completes a revolution every two hours, the lower edge with repeat signature Sam. Watson, London, with scroll pierced sculpted steel hands and the angles applied with small winged cherub head cast spandrels, the case with hinged foliate scroll cast gilt carrying handle and fine vase centred foliate decorated repousse mount to the caddy surmount with ball finials to corners above moulded cornice and foliate scroll pierced lozenge sound fret to the upper rail of the front door and the uprights with scroll decorated cast brass escutcheon mounts, the sides with short over long rectangular scroll-pierced sound frets with the latter being glazed and with open panels to centres, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on moulded shallow skirt base with block feet, 28cm (11ins) high excluding handle.  Samuel Watson was an important clockmaker and mathematician who is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as initially working in Coventry from around 1680 where he was Sheriff in 1686 before moving to Long Acre ('nest door to the Bagnio in the Parish), London, in around 1691; he was admitted to the Clockmakers' Company as a free Brother in 1692. He was supposedly 'Mathematician ordinary' to Charles II for whom he made an astronomical clock in 1682 followed by another clock which he did not finish until after the King's death. This clock was eventually sold to Queen Mary on its completion in 1690 and is preserved at Windsor Castle albeit in a later case. He also made two further complex astronomical clocks for Isaac Newton and invented five minute repeating for watches. In November 1712 Samuel Watson approached the Clockmaker's Company with an instrument to 'discover the houre of the day at sea and several other useful mathematical matters' but to no avail.  The current lot is designed to sound the hours and quarters on two bells only on demand. This form of quarter repeat mechanism is thought to have been devised for timepieces destined for night-time use in the bedroom; whilst striking clocks with quarter repeat facility were generally intended to be utilised downstairs during the day and upstairs at night. As a consequence silent-pull quarter repeating timepieces are rarer as the original owner would have to be very wealthy indeed to afford a timepiece reserved exclusively for use in the bed chamber. The design of the repeat mechanism used in the current lot is closely related to the system used by Joseph Knibb as described and illustrated in Allix, Charles and Harvey, Laurence HOBSON'S CHOICE pages 36-7. The present timepiece belongs to a small series of small table clocks with dials marked for 0-60 twice to minute track as described in Jagger, Cedric ROYAL CLOCKS The British Monarchy and its Timekeepers on page 44 and includes an almost identical example sold in these rooms on 4th September 2012 (lot 220). The reasoning behind the gearing of the motionwork for the minute hand to complete one revolution every two hours is unknown however it is known that Samuel Watson experimented with the development of unusual dial configurations as exemplified by his astronomical clock in the Royal collection and a longcase clock movement and dial configured with concentric lunar calendar functions which was sold at Bonhams, New Bond Street, London sale of Fine Clocks 15th December 2009 (lot 112) for £2,880.The current lot presents as a particularly attractive small timepiece made during the 'Golden Age' of English clockmaking by one of the most interesting and enigmatic makers of the period.Condition Report: Movement is currently presented in its original configuration and is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The escapement appears to be a re-conversion back to verge with short bob pendulum hence the contrate and escape wheels together with respective potances are restorations. The centre wheel and second wheel also appear to have been re-pinioned. The reconversion work has been executed well with practically no visible evidence in the plates. The repeat work appears to be all-original and unaltered with the exception of the second wheel (driving the fly) which may have been re-pinioned. The frontplate has a few filled holes to the region upper right of the centre (opposite side the repeat work), the purpose of these holes is not obvious and certainly do not suggest that any significant alterations have been done to the movement. The fusee employs a chain rather than a gut line, the rear pivot for the barrel has a pronounced bush visible on the backplate.The dial is in good clean condition with the only noticeable faults being two pairs of threaded holes either side of the false bob aperture backing plate suggesting that the plate may have originally been secured with alternative fixings. The engraving chapter ring is a little rubbed hence 'London' script of the signature is now a little faint. The hands appear original however the minute has been solder repaired.The movement seatboard appears original however the rear edge has been cut away to allow space for a larger pendulum bob from when the clock was converted to anchor escapement. The inside of the lower rail of the rear door has been shaved as has the section of the case below to allow clearance. The baseboard of the case also now has corresponding filled slot towards the rear edge. Case otherwise is in good original condition with the only significant faults being losses to both frets to the left hand side. The veneers show some movement and shrinkage cracking (commensurate with age) and feet are later ebonised replacements. Case retains original locks, hinges and movement securing bolts.Timepiece is complete with a case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

An important Charles II/James II ebonised eight-day longcase clockEdward East, London, circa 1685The six finned and latched pillar movement with plates measuring 7 by 5 inches enclosing fine delicate wheel-work, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and the strike train with internal locking integral with the rim of the and great wheel and striking on a domed bell mounted above the plates, the 10 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border-engraved chamfered calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine pierced and sculpted steel hands and winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles over engraved signature Edwardus East Londini to lower margin, the ebonised case with bold projecting ogee cornice and foliate scroll pierced frieze to the finely moulded entablature over glazed dial aperture flanked by solomonic columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns each set against bargeboards each rising up to the underside of the cornice projection, the trunk with convex throat over 42 inch rectangular door applied with two long and one short raised panels each bordered with fine architectural mouldings within a half-round moulded surround, the sides also veneered and applied with matching finely moulded panels, the box plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding and raised rectangular outline mouldings to fascia, on bun feet, 191cm (75ins) high. Provenance: Acquired by the vendor approximately thirty years ago from a beneficiary of the estate of Charles Smith who, by repute, was a collector of early English clocks and member of The Antiquarian Horological Society from its founding in 1953. Edward East was born in Southill Bedfordshire in 1602 and was apprenticed in 1618 to Richard Rogers until 1626, gaining his freedom of the Goldsmith's Company the following year. He was appointed as one of the first Assistants of the Clockmakers Company (a year after the charter was granted by Charles I in 1631) later becoming Master twice in 1645 and 1653. He worked first from Pall Mall, London subsequently moving to the Fleet Street/Temple Bar area by the 1640's, in November 1660 he was appointed chief clockmaker to King Charles II. Edward East certainly had the longest and perhaps one of the most distinguished careers in English clockmaking during the 'Golden Period' taking on eight apprentices between 1643 and 1676 (including Henry Jones from 1654 to 1663). East was the only original Assistant surviving when the Grant of Arms was awarded to the Clockmakers' Company in 1671. Edward East drafted his Will in 1688 and on his death in 1696 he was clearly a wealthy man leaving property to his four children including a residence in Hampton, Middlesex and a coaching Inn called 'The Swan with Two Necks' which was bequeathed to his daughter, Anne Saunders. The movement of the current lot is particularly well made with six finned and latched pillars and delicate wheelwork. The backcock is unusual in that the pendulum suspension block is cast separate and drops into a dovetail slot, a detail which is mirrored on the movement of a petite-sonnerie longcase clock illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS page 129-30 which also shares the same basic casting for the backcock itself. This detail is noteworthy as it facilitates the end-float of the pallet arbor to be checked hence allowing the pivot to run more efficiently. The positioning of the backcock fairly low down in the plates is also mirrored in both the current lot and the petit-sonnerie striking movement and allows for the bracket that secures the movement in the case to be positioned in the centre of the top edge of the backplate - a detail often employed by Edward East. The dial with its scroll border engraving to the calendar aperture can be directly compared to that seen on a month clock previously offered by Ben Wright (www.benwrightclocks.co.uk/clock.php?i=138). The signature across the lower edge of the dial is confidently and finely executed in East's typically florid style.The case is particularly fine in that it is veneered throughout in ebonised pear wood and the quality of the mouldings are equal to those seen on contemporary ebony table clocks. The panelling to the trunk is reminiscent of a series of cases housing particularly fine three-month or Roman striking movements by Joseph Knibb, however differs in that the small raised panels of the latter tend not to be bordered by fine mouldings and are framed within recessed moulded surrounds to the sides (see Darken, Jeff ed. HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS page 114). The configuration seen on the present case can perhaps be more closely compared to a case veneered in an unknown exotic wood housing a quarter-chiming movement by John Fromanteel illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 246 (Plate 329). Another even more closely related case , this time housing a movement by Edward Bird, is also illustrated in Early English Clocks on page 278 (Fig. 378). Interestingly the signature to the dial of this example (can just be made out in the image) appears to be executed in a similar florid style as that of the current lot.Overall the current lot presents as a fine example Edward East's work housed in a particularly sophisticated case with exceptional detailing. 

A pair of brass-cased longcase clock weightsAnonymous, late 17th to early 18th centuryEach cylinder measuring approximately 8.25 inches long by 2.5 inches diameter, with rounded bases, brass caps and suspension posts. 

A collection of fourteen longcase clock crank keysAnonymous, 20th centuryOf varying sizes and each with turned wooden handle. 

A collection of twenty-eight longcase clock crank keysAnonymous, late 18th century and laterOf varying sizes and including twelve with turned wooden handles, (28).Condition Report: Three with split sockets and one lacking shank (ie handle only -see image bottom right) and another lacking handle stub (see image bottom left). Otherwise generally serviceable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer

A group of eight longcase clock crank keysAnonymous, 19th century and laterAll with turned wood handles and including six with decorative arms, together with an assortment of mantel and carriage clocks keys, finials etc., (qty). 

Three carved wood longcase clock pediment crest ornamentsFor use in the restoration of longcase clock cases dating from 1680 to 1695Each of winged cherub mask and foliate festoon swag centred swan neck design measuring 17, 17.25 and 17.75 inches across, (3). 

Two carved wood longcase clock pediment crest ornamentsFor use in the restoration of longcase clock cases dating from 1680 to 1695Both of swan neck design centred with a scallop shell over floral festoon swag measuring 18.25 and 20 inches across, with two swan neck crests for miniature longcase clock cases, each carved with rosette terminals over flowerheads to centre, each 10.25 inches across, (4). 

A mid 19th century Dutch/French walnut longcase clock

An inlaid mahogany longcase maritime moon phase clock with eight-day movement, shaped and scrolled hood enclosing painted arched dial depicting scenes of a figure by a river, ships and the moon, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and date apertures, trunk with Islamic style arch shaped door, raised on stepped pedestal base and bracket feet, weights and pendulum present, approx. 227cm high

A mahogany longcase clock by Lomas Poolton, eight day movement, the hood with shaped cornice and twin columns enclosing square brass dial, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, signed 'Lomas Poolton', raised on trunk with canted corners to stepped pedestal base, weights and pendulum present, approx. 200cm high

A late Georgian stained mahogany longcase clock, with 30-hour movement, painted dial with Arabic numerals and gemstones, subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, the square hood with swan neck pediment (lacking pilasters), raised on plain trunk and stepped base, weights and pendulum present, 210cm high

A SCOTTISH VICTORIAN MAHOGANY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, WILLIAM BURNETT ABERCHIRDER, THE PAINTED AND GILT DIAL WITH TWIN SUBSIDIARY DIALS AND PIERCED GILT BRASS BIRD HANDS, HAVING FOUR PILLAR MOVEMENT, THE CASE CROSSBANDED IN ROSEWOOD AND LINE INLAID HAVING BREAKARCHED HOOD WITH SHAPED PEDIMENT, SPIRAL PILASTERS AND ROUND LIGHTS, THE DOOR TO THE TRUNK FLANKED BY REEDED PILASTERS, 209CM H EXCLUDING FINIALS, WITH PENDULUM WITH BRASS BOB AND WEIGHTS Good restored condition, seatboard replaced, movement and dial apparently original

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, THE HOOD WITH FRETWORK DECORATION, THE BRASS DIAL INSCRIBED J N DALGLEISH EDINBURGH, 224CM H; 51 X 28CM Some damage and losses to fretwork on hood, minor scuffs and scratches consistent with use, shrinkage cracks to base

A VICTORIAN OAK THIRTY HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK, INLAID AND CROSS BANDED IN MAHOGANY WITH ROUND ENAMEL DIAL, 210CM H X 48CM

A mahogany longcase clock of small proportions or 'grandmother' clock, arched dial with silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals, minute track, three winding holes, 170cm high

Modern longcase clock

Adam Pringle, Edinburgh, a George III mahogany 8-day longcase clock, the arched engraved brass dial with subsidiary seconds and square date aperture, 210 cm h o/allA few cracks to the case and hood, no obvious repairs, some fading to case, only minor

An early 19th century mahogany miniature longcase clock watchstand with brass ball finials and feet, 40 cm high, the hood containing a silver keywind pocket watch with lever movement by R Wright & Co of Coventry, no 24089, the case Chester 1887

A 9ct yellow gold double curb bracelet with approx 25 charms attached, mostly 9ct and including fish, clog, fob, maple leaf, longcase clock, pixie, swan, camera etc approx 62.4 g

A 19th Century oak and inlaid cased longcase clock, the eight day movement with arch dial depicting a huntsman and hounds in a landscape over a chapter ring with Roman numerals enclosing a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture by J Bennett of Kirton Lindsay size approx. 47cm long x 200cm high x 23cm deep. Dial 33cm wide CONDITION REPORTS Case is in need of repair throughout and is a project. Two weights present, brass pendulm weight and a pendulum "stick" seperated, the dial has wear to the paint work, crazing and appears to have been over painted in the past. See images for more details