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Twenty Two volumes relating to British clocks and clockmaking: Barder, Richard C. R. The GEORGIAN BRACKET CLOCK 1714-1830 Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 1st edition 1993, dj; Robinson, Tom THE LONGCASE CLOCK Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 1985 revised edition, signed by the author, dj; Dawson, Percy G., Drover, C. B. and Parkes, D. W. Early English Clocks Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 1st edition 1982; Rose, Ronald E. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 2nd edition 1988, dj; Edwardes, Ernest L. The Grandfather Clock John Sherratt and Son, Altrincham, 2nd edition 1952; Baillie, G. H., Clutton, C., and Ilbert, C., A. BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS Bonanza Books, New York, reprint of the 7th edition of 1956, dj; Jagger, Cedric Royal Clocks Robert Hale, London, 1st edition 1983, dj and slipcase; Darken, Jeff (ed.) and others HOROLOGICAL MASTERWORKS AHS exhibition catalogue, Ticehurst 2003; Darken, Jeff (ed.) and others TIME & PLACE English Country Clocks 1600-1840 AHS exhibition catalogue, Ticehurst 2007; Royer-Collard, F. B. Skeleton Clocks N. A. G. Press Ltd, London, 2nd edition 1977, dj; Hana, W. F. J. English Lantern Clocks translated fron the Dutch by E. J. Tyler, Blandford Press, Poole 1979, dj; Nicholls, Andrew English Bracket and Mantel Clocks Blandford Press, Poole 1981, dj; Beeson, C. F. C. ENGLISH CHURCH CLOCKS , published by the author, undated; Loomes, Brian Country Clocks and their London Origins David and Charles, Newton Abbot, 1st edition 1976, dj; Loomes, Brian BRITISH CLOCKS ILLUSTRATED Robert Hale, London, 1st edition 1992, dj; Loomes, Brian COMPLETE BRITISH CLOCKS David and Charles, Newton Abbot, 1st edition 1978, dj; lloyd, Alan H.THE ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCK uninscribed but probably published by the author 1938; Cloutman, Edward ENGLISH & SCOTTISH MUSICAL CLOCKS AHS, Ticehurst 2000, dj; Smith, Alan (ed.) THE COUNTRY LIFE DOCTIONARY OF CLOCKS W. H. Smith reprint of the original 1979 edition, dj; Clutton, Cecil and Daniels, George Clocks & Watches IN THE COLLECTION OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CLOCKMAKERS Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications, 2nd edition 1980, dj; Tyler, E. J. Clocks & Watches Sampson Low, Maidenhead, 1st edition 1975, dj; Shaffer, Douglas H. THE SMITHSONIAN ILLUSTRATED LIDRARY OF ANTIQUES -Clocks Cooper Hewitt Museum, Washington, 1st edition 1980, dj, (22). Provenance: The Library of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

Twelve volumes relating to British longcase clocks: Roberts, Derek British Longcase Clocks Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Pennsylvania, 1st edition 1990, dj; Robinson, Tom THE LONGCASE CLOCK Antique Collecters' Club, Woodbridge, 1995 reprint, signed by the author, dj; Loomes, Brian BRASS DIAL CLOCKS Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 1st edition 1998, dj; Loomes, Brian GRANDFATHER CLOCKS and their cases David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1st edition 1985, dj; Edwardes, Ernest L.The Grandfather Clock John Sherratt & Son Ltd, Altrincham, 3rd edition 1971, dj; Darken, Jeff & Hooper, John English 30 Hour Clocks Origin & Development, 1600-1800 Penita Books, Woking, limited edition numbered 31 out of 50, signed by both authors, 1997, gilt tooled script to blue cloth cover in conforming slipcase; Barder, Richard C. R. ENGLISH COUNTRY GRANDFATHER CLOCKS Bracken Books, London, 1983 reprint, dj; Bruton, Eric The Longcase Clock Arco Publications, London, 2nd edition 1970; Loomes, Brian The White Dial ClockDavid & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1st edition 1974, dj; McDonald, John Longcase Clocks Country Life Books, London, 1st edition 1982, dj; Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS Spring Books, reprint of the original 1913 edition, London 1969, dj; Bruton, Eric The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks N. A. G. Press Ltd, London 1981, dj, and a copy of Clutton, Cecil, Baillie, G. H. and Ilbert, C. A. (ed's.) BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS Bloomsbury Books, London 1989 reprint, dj, (13). Provenance: The Library of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

Eight verge fusee pocket watch movements, various makers 18th/19th century. Each full-plate with backcock, including a rare Irish example signed David Gordon, Dublin (lacking balance, staff and backcock) and others signed Savory & Sons... LONDON; Wm. Garner, London; William Stephenson, London and Jn'o. Brown, LONDON (all but two lacking dials, general faults). A fine Irish mahogany longcase clock by David Gordon, Dublin is included in this sale, lot 154. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A thirty-hour longcase clock movement with 10 inch dial in oak hooded wall case, unsigned, late 17th century, the case later. The posted two-train countwheel bell-striking movement with rectangular section posts and 10 inch square brass dial with fine pierced and chiselled steel single hour hand to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers, the angles with winged cherub head and foliate cast spandrels, the later oak case with moulded cornice above Knibb type pierced fretwork to frieze and twist pilasters to hood, with shaped apron flanked by pendant finials fronting conforming side brackets and backboard beneath, 59cm high overall. The general construction and finish of the current lot is indicative of London work of the period with the finely worked hand and bold half hour markers being reminiscent of the work of Henry Jones. The manner in which the cruciform movement plates are held in position via pins against shaped tongues riveted to the underside of the top-plate is unusual and can be directly compared to a movement by William Grimes, London illustrated in Robinson, Tom The Longcase Clock p.84. This method of fixing also appeared to be favoured by James Delaunce of Frome who is thought to have learned the trade in London, becoming Free of the Clockmakers Company in 1678. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A brass and oak wall-mounted water clock, unsigned, late 19th century. Modelled as a longcase clock with moulded cornice and turned pilasters to hood area enclosing a single handed Arabic numeral dial above waisted trunk incorporating engraved brass square section reservoir with regulation tap above secondary bowfronted cistern to the shaped base, 79cm high. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A collection of fifteen longcase clock crank keys, 18th century and later. All but two with wooden handles, some with damage. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A large selection of longcase clock castings, 17th century and later. Including approximately twenty differing pattern of spandrel from almost all periods in varying states of finish (some sets incomplete), nine various bells, a collection of hands, chapter ring and calendar ring blanks, cock and bridge castings etc (qty). Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A large quantity of longcase clock parts and related items, 17th century and later. Comprising thirty hour and eight day loose wheelwork, part frames and movement plates, assorted cast brass and steel plates, offcuts and a selection of steel and brass rods and bars of varying gauge and section (qty). Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A collection of longcase clock weights, early 18th century and later. Comprising two brass cased eight day weights, a similar month weight, with seven assorted lead and three iron weights (13). Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A selection of longcase clock pendulum components, 18th century and later. Comprising two complete assemblies, three wire shafts (two lacking suspension and pendulum slide blocks), six various brass faced lenticular bobs, two lead and a single iron bob (14). Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine Charles II engraved brass longcase clock dial, unsigned, probably London circa 1680. The 10 inch square plate with calendar aperture, silvered seconds ring and winding holes to the foliate tulip engraved centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to the outer track, the spandrel areas engraved with lilies within a scored line border, complete with calendar ring. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A Charles II style part-built eight-day longcase clock movement, John Hooper in the manner of William Clement, recent. Of plated construction with six knopped and finned pillars and unusual intermediate drive for the centre wheel, work completed as far as the escape wheel arbor for the going train and the first three wheels of the strike train, (all remaining strike and under-dial work lacking). A single-handed eight-day longcase clock movement with similar intermediate drive for the centre wheel by Francis Clement (brother of William) is illustrated in Roberts, Derek British Longcase Clocks page 52. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

An eight-day longcase clock movement, lacking signature, late 17th century. Of plated construction with five knopped and finned pillars and outside countwheel strike on a bell above, (lacking dial). Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A George II thirty-hour longcase clock movement with 10 inch dial, Stephen Willmshurst, Odiham, early 18th century. The posted countwheel bell-striking movement now with hanging loop and spurs to rear, the square brass dial with single iron hand and applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur de lys half hour markers and signed D. Willmshurst, Odiham to lower edge, the spandrels with twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels. Probably Stephen Willmshurst (I) who is recorded in Forrester, Mark THE CLOCKMAKERS OF ODIHAM as working in Odiham from circa 1715, moving to Reading in 1753. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

An eight-day longcase clock movement and dial, William Cockey, Wincanton circa 1700. The substantial rack- and-bell striking movement with five knopped and finned pillars, the 11 inch square brass dial with scroll-engraved calendar aperture, ringed winding holes and rosette to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and stylised sword hilt half hour markers, the angles applied with winged cherub head and scroll cast spandrels, fitted to original seatboard, lacking weights and pendulum, minor faults. William Cockey is recorded in Moore, A. J.THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as working by 1701 until around 1730. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine and rare George I oak eight-day musical longcase clock, Benjamin Rodgers, Chesterfield, circa 1730. The substantial five-pillar triple train inside countwheel bell-striking movement playing a choice of two tunes via eight bells with fifteen hammers every four hours, with original anchor escapement and outside fly with adjustable vanes for the music train, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds and foliate engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and foliate half-hour markers, the lower edge signed Benjamin Rodgers, the angles with female mask and scroll cast spandrels, with tune selection switch at 9 o'clock, the case with elaborate moulded caddy and ball finials above integral columns to hood above shaped-top long door with lenticle to trunk, on plinth base with moulded skirt, 242cm high. Benjamin Rodgers is recorded in Hughes, Roy G. and Craven, Maxwell Clockmakers & Watchmakers of DERBEYSHIRE as working in Chesterfield circa 1729-40. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A selection of brass longcase, table and bracket clock case mount castings, 17th/18th century design, late 20th century. Including a set of early pattern Corinthian column, festoon swag and other longcase hood mounts; Knibb and Tompion pattern table clock mounts and small quantity of other related items. Provenance: The Workshop of John Hooper. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Barker, Wigan, circa 1780. The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with sprung trip-repeat lever and 13 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and winged cherubs head and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular silvered boss signed Barker, Wigan flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the swan-neck pedimented case with carved rosette terminals above well turned columns to hood, shaped-top triple line bordered and crossbanded door flanked by quarter columns to trunk, on raised shaped-panel fronted plinth base with canted angles and ogee bracket feet, 128cm high. Probably made by the father and son partnership William and Daye Barker who are recorded in Loomes, Brian LANCASHIRE CLOCKS and CLOCKMAKERS as working from Wigan up to 1787. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Thomas Humber, Bristol, 18th/19th century. The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with scroll engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles with bird and urn pattern spandrels beneath silvered boss signed Thos. Humber, Bristol between dolphin cast mounts to arch, now in a parquetry banded arch-top case with shaped crest above fluted pilasters and wavy-edge door to hood, short trunk door flanked by quarter columns, on tall plinth base with bracket feet, 215cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

An eight-day longcase clock with penny moon, John Cooper, Whitchurch, 18th century. The substantial four finned-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch square brass dial with foliate engraved calendar aperture, ringed winding holes and penny moon within the subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre, the applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signed Jo: Cooper, Whitchurch to lower edge, the angles with female mask and scroll cast spandrels, now in a walnut case with moulded cornice above integral pilasters and 12.75 inch aperture (now fitted with a brass mask for the current dial) to hood, crossbanded break-arch door to trunk, on plain plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 218cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

An Irish George III inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Shaw Williamson, Dublin early 19th century. The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 13 inch square white painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and bearing signature SHAW WILLIAMSON, DUBLIN to centre, with Arabic five minutes and flowering fruit painted spandrels, the case with broken triangular pediment and cavetto cornice above fluted pilasters flanking dial to hood, short shaped-top door flanked by quarter columns with line outline panel beneath to trunk, on crossbanded and line bordered flame panel fronted plinth base with bracket feet, dial retouched, 221cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine Irish George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, David Gordon, Dublin, circa 1750. The four-pillar inside countwheel bell-striking movement with 13.5 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial, blanked-off calendar aperture, and ribbon shaped nameplate signed David Gordon DUBLIN to the matted centre, within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, the angles with cherub head and foliate scroll cast spandrels, the case with scallop-shell centred swan neck pediment and lion's mask centred foliate scroll carved swollen frieze above stop-fluted Corinthian pilasters to the hood, the trunk with convex throat moulding and long break-arch door flanked by canted angles, on raised panel-fronted plinth base with bracket feet, some old repairs, 224cm high. David Gordon is recorded in Fennell, Geraldine A LIST OF IRISH CLOCK MAKERS as working in Dublin 1739-55. The current lot is almost identical to an example by Alexander Gordon supplied to John Corry for Castle Coole, Co. Fermanagh in 1748, illustrated in The Knight of Glin and Peill, James IRISH FURNITURE, page 256. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Jacob Heardman, London. The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, the angles with bird and urn pattern spandrels beneath silvered boss signed Jacob Heardman, London flanked by dolphin cast mounts to arch, in a case with break-arch cornice and reeded Corinthian pilasters to hood above break-arch door flanked by fluted canted angles to trunk, the conforming plinth with shaped panel to front on double skirt base incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between, 214cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A red japanned eight-day longcase clock, bearing signature for Francis Neale, Aylesbury, 18th/19th century. The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles with female mask and scroll cast spandrels beneath arch now with recessed centre section applied with silvered boss signed Fran's Neale AYLESBURY flanked by dolphin mounts within a foliate engraved surround, now in an impressive red japanned case with pagoda pediment fronted by a seated Oriental deity in gilt with silvered detail above break-arch cornice and reeded pilasters to hood, the long trunk door finely decorated with raised terrace garden landscape with pagodas and figures, on raised panel-fronted plinth decorated with figures hunting birds, above double skirt base, 248cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A fine George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, William Jourdain, London, circa 1765. The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, with S/N lever at 12 o'clock and circular boss signed W'm Jourdain, London flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the case with fine brass flambeau finials to the concave sided pediment above break -arch frieze and brass stop-fluted columns to hood, the trunk with shaped-top door flanked by conforming quarter columns, on raised panel-fronted plinth base with double skirt incorporating shaped apron and shallow block feet, 250cm high. William Jordain II inherited the family clockmaking business in 1747 from his father, a Huguenot immigrant of the same name. William senior arrived in Spitalfields in the 1680s, by the turn of the 18th century he had become known for his musical and chiming clocks. William II continued in his father's footsteps until he was admitted to William Sutton's Hospital, near Smithfield in 1778 where he remained until his death in 1782. For an interesting account of the Jourdain family of clockmakers see Ponsford, Clive N.THE JOURDAIN FAMILY OF SPITALFIELDS, LONDON... Antiquarian Horology, September 2007, page 381. The current lot is housed in a fine fully developed example of the London mahogany 'Pagoda' case and has survived in relatively original condition. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A Dutch walnut and marquetry eight-day longcase clock with moonphase, Jan. Gobels, Amsterdam, mid 18th century. The five finned-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes, bird and foliate scroll engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, stylised cruciform half hour markers and signed Jan. Gobels, Amsterdam to lower edge, the angles with mask-and-scroll cast spandrels within a herringbone engraved border beneath rolling moonphase calibrated for the lunar month to the edge of the disc and with conforming herringbone upper border to arch, the case with ebonised fret infill to the rococo-scroll carved crest-centred shaped pediment above chevron parquetry decorated integral pilasters and dial surround to hood, the shaped trunk door with conforming crest to the top-edge above scroll-cast gilt metal mounted lenticle within horticultural motif marquetry panels, the sides with further foliate panels, on flat-fronted symmetrical scroll inlaid plinth base flanked by canted swollen uprights incorporating scroll feet, (motionwork for calendar and moonphase lacking), 237cm high. Jan. Gobels is recorded in Baillie G. H.Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Amsterdam circa 1767. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A walnut eight-day longcase clock with 10 inch dial, Henry Mountlow, London, late 17th century and later. The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell-striking movement with 10 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes and foliate scroll engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signed Hen. Montlow, Londini Fecit to lower edge, the angles with winged cherub head spandrels, the case of fine proportions with moulded cornice and blind fret frieze above spiral twist integral columns to the hood, the trunk with convex throat moulding and long door with lenticle, on crossbanded plinth base with double skirt and shallow block feet, case basically late 17th century with later veneers, 195cm high. Henry Mountlow is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early Clockmakers of Great Britain as becoming Free of his apprenticeship to Richard Brown in November 1685 and is thought to have worked into the first decade of the 18th century. Provenance: Acquired by Alfred Loader (Greiner) circa 1910, thence by descent. (Full provenance available in the printed catalogue). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

Thomas Tompion, London, an important William and Mary eight-day longcase clock in a 'mulberry' veneered case, number 253, circa 1695. The fully-latched five knopped and finned pillar inside countwheel bell-striking movement with anchor escapement, bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and long crutch, the backplate cut with an aperture for the anchor pallets and punch-stamped 253 to the centre of the lower edge, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture with pin-hole adjustment to the finely matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half-hour markers and Arabic five minutes to the narrow outer track, with fine pierced blued-steel hands and angles applied with winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels with foliate engraved infill between, maintaining power lever at 2 o'clock and signed Tho: Tompion, Londini fecit to lower edge, in a stained field maple ('mulberry') veneered case with moulded cornice and foliate pierced fret above rectangular side windows and plain integral pilasters to hood, the trunk with convex throat moulding and 42 inch rectangular door with brass edged circular lenticle, each side divided by fine narrow ebony and box triple-line inlay into two panels, the base with conforming border, on a later mounded skirt, case with some restoration, 203cm high. Thomas Tompion has often been referred to as the 'father of English clockmaking'. When considering the legacy of his work and influence on subsequent generations of clockmakers, such a compliment is justly deserved. Born in Ickwell, Suffolk in 1639 Thomas Tompion appears to have developed an affinity for metalworking from his father, also named Thomas, who worked as a blacksmith. By 1670 Tompion had moved to London and had become involved in the clockmaking trade. Although there is no record of his apprenticeship or whether he had received any formal training prior to moving to London, he quickly became established, becoming Free of the Clockmakers Company in 1674. His early clocks demonstrate a close working relationship with the Fromanteel, East and Knibb workshops. Around this time Tompion became friendly with the eminent mathematicians and scientists Jonas Moore and Robert Hooke, perhaps the most progressive and inventive minds of the day. Such associations led to Royal commissions, firstly from Charles II for whom Tompion is known to have made one of the earliest balance-spring watches in 1676, and later William III who ordered numerous clocks to furnish his various palaces throughout his reign. As well as being an extremely talented artisan Tompion was also commercially minded, cleverly introducing serial numbering for his clocks in around 1682. This, as well as maintaining a high degree of refinement in both the construction and design of his clocks, ensured the highest level of exclusivity for clients purchasing examples from his workshop. By the 1690s his reputation was such that Tompion was receiving orders from all levels of European nobility. In around 1700 Tompion took a former apprentice, Edward Banger, into partnership however this arrangement came to an abrupt end in 1707-8 for reasons unknown. In 1711 a second partnership with George Graham was established who, in turn, inherited the business when Tompion died in 1713. Graham continued the business to the same exacting standards as his former master until his death in 1751. The current lot is numbered 253 which, according to Jeremy Evans (THOMAS TOMPION at the Dial and Three Crowns page 71), would date the movement and dial to around 1695. The movement, although of relatively standard specification, is very finely finished with details such as the fine wheelwork and exquisitely worked tail to the steel hammer spring being a delight to behold. The dial is a good example of Tompion's refined layout, with engraving almost certainly by 'G195'. The case exhibits details in design and construction commensurate with other examples supplied to Tompion by one of his many case makers at this time. Eight-day longcase clocks by Tompion are relatively rare with only ten known surviving examples numbered between 200 and 300 (compared to around 40 table clocks) dating approximately to the period 1692-8. Provenance: Acquired by Alfred Loader (Greiner) circa 1910, thence by descent. (Full provenance available in the printed catalogue). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A George II inlaid oak eight-day longcase clock, Travis Thorne, mid 18th century. The four pillar inside- countwheel bell-striking movement with 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, recessed subsidiary seconds dial and star engraved arched calendar aperture to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signedTRAVIS THORNE to lower edge, the angles with foliate cast spandrels, the case with ogee-shaped caddy above integral pilasters to hood, rectangular trunk door inlaid with an ebony and boxwood triple-line break-arch panel centred by a parquetry star, on plinth base with moulded skirt, 210cm high. Travis Thorne appears to be unrecorded, however features such as the arched calendar aperture, ogee caddy, integral pilasters to the hood, and parquetry star inlay to the trunk door suggest that the current lot was made in the West Country. From this it is probably safe to suggest that Travis Thorne was possibly related to the Thorne clockmaking family who were active in the Weymouth area throughout the 18th century. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.

A 1940's German mahogany longcase clock with plain Roman numeral silvered dial, the trunk with astragal glazed door, on plinth foot, 211cm high

A late 19th century gilt brass Waterbury Clock Company travel clock, in the form of a floral embossed longcase clock, 15cm high

Early 19th century oak and mahogany crossbanded eight day longcase clock with painted arch top dial by Thompson, Chesterfield

Cawthorne of Newcastle, a 19th century mahogany and crossbanded longcase clock, the painted dial supporting a twin train striking movement under an arched hood, the trunk with moulded pilasters on a cavetto base

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, the white enamelled dial indistinctly signed with a central moon phase and date aperture, the eight-day movement striking on a bell, the hood with swan necked pediment, the trunk with quarter recessed reeded columns, 86" high.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK with a silvered dial, signed Gravell & Tolkien, London, with a strike/silent dial above a silvered chapter ring enclosing a subsidiary seconds dial and date sweep, the five pillar twin train movement striking on a bell, the arch top hood surmounted by three ball and pinnacle finials, the trunk with arch topped hood and canted corners, on a plinth base, 88" high.

A C19th mahogany longcase clock case

Early nineteenth century eight day longcase clock with painted arched dial painted with castles and landscapes, subsidiary seconds and date aperture in mahogany case with shaped cornice, 207cm high

G. Williams, Merthyr, 8-Day Striking Longcase Clock having painted arched dial with calendar and seconds dial, having painted rose and leaf decoration, in mahogany case having inlaid boxing and stringing, on bracket feet, 2m 21cm high overall

Timmis, Alfreton, 30 Hour Longcase Clock having circular painted dial with bird motif, having Roman and Arabic numerals, with calendar, in stained pine case, 2m 12cm high overall

Jn and Geo Crane, Bromsgrove, 30 Hour Oak Longcase Clock having square painted dial with Arabic numerals and floral and leaf decoration, with all over inlaid marquetry panel with stringing and banding decoration, half round reeded column supports (case in need of restoration), 1m 94cm high

An 18thC brass dial 30 hour oak longcase clock, the dentil moulded cornice over square dial with silvered chapter ring & engraved silvered centre, elaborate gilt scroll hands, subsidiary seconds, rococo cast spandrels, the dial inscribed by John Wyld, Nottingham, the shaped case door with star inlay, the base also with star inlay on bracket feet, Height 85"

A 19th century mahogany longcase clock with a broken arch pediment and turned pilasters housing a 10 1/2 inch brass dial with Roman numerals and an eight day movement bearing a label for Carrington & Co. 130 Regent Street St. W., the trunk enclosed by a single door on a stepped plinth base

An impressive Dutch brass mounted and floral marquetry cased longcase clock, the associated square silvered dial with a calendar niche, signed John Broom, Castle Coomb, 195cm

A modern continental longcase clock, together with another smaller

A 19th century Continental longcase clock, the enamelled dial supporting an eight day twin train striking movement, within a gilt bezel under a closed hood, the painted and grained pine case with baluster shaped trunk and glazed door, 228cm high

BENBOW, NEWPORT A mid 18th century oak longcase clock, the brass dial with Arabic and Roman numerals, two secondary dials, moon phase, supporting a twin train movement, under a carved arched hood, the trunk with stop-fretwork, reeded pilasters on a plinth base, 220cm high

A Victorian 8 day longcase clock with associated brass dial, silvered chapter ring, secondary dial within a mahogany arched hood with reeded twist columns, the trunk with gothic arched door and plinth base, 241cm high

A large 19th century mahogany eight day longcase clock, the arched painted enamel dial with moon phase and rose painted spandrels, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, signed by Edward Jones of Holywell, the case with turned spiral fluted pilasters, with broken arch pediment and turned spiral fluted columns, height 240cm. (Illustrated)

A large 19th century mahogany eight day longcase clock, the arched painted enamel dial with moon phase and painted spandrels, with subsidiary seconds, dial indistinctly signed by a Wigan maker, with turned spiral fluted columns and short door, height 245cm, in need of some restoration. (Illustrated)

William Stumbles, Totnes, An oak cased longcase clock, the eight-day duration, five pillar movement striking the hours on a bell, the twelve inch arched brass dial having a raised silvered chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and five minute outer markings, the matted centre having an inset subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and having rococo style cast brass spandrels, with a silvered boss to the arch engraved with the maker's name 'Wm. Stumbles, Totnes', the associated oak case having a panelled base, arched trunk door, barley twist columns to the hood and an arched top with blind fretwork set within, height 225cm. *William Stumbles was one of the finest of the Devon clockmakers originally working at Aveton Gifford, where he married Sarah Phillips in 1716, before moving to Totnes in 1729 where he died in 1769. He made clocks for some of Devon's oldest families including the Courtenays and Carews. There is one of his finest clocks still at Powderham Castle.

Thomas Hall Londini fecit, A walnut longcase clock, the ten inch square brass dial having a silvered chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, Arabic outer numerals and fleur-de-lys half hour markings, the matted centre having a subsidiary seconds dial and engraved centre with cherub head spandrels to the four corners and engraved below the chapter ring with the maker's name 'Thomas Hall Londini fecit', the later movement having adjustable pallets to the dead beat escapement and striking the hours on a bell, the backplate stamped 'Peerless, 325060', the later walnut case having a panelled base, crossbanding to the trunk door, applied columns to the hood and a pagoda top, height 220cm. *Thomas Hall is recorded as working in London from his apprenticeship in 1675 becoming free of the Clockmakers company in 1695.

J Watson, London, A Victorian 'Georgian style' mahogany longcase clock, the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell, the twelve inch arched brass dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, the matted centre having a subsidiary seconds dial and a silvered arched name plate engraved with the maker's name 'J. Watson, London', and female head spandrels to the four corners, with a silvered 'strike/silent' dial with dolphin spandrels to the arch, the mahogany case having a double plinth, canted corners to the trunk, an arched door, fluted columns with cast brass capitals to the hood and a shallow pagoda top, height 280cm. *John Forrest Watson is recorded as working in the late 19th century.

Edward Clement, Exon, An early thirty hour longcase clock movement and dial striking the hours on a bell with an outside countwheel and decorative 'flat' pillars, the ten inch square brass dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and the maker's name 'Ed Clement, Exon', cherub head spandrels to the four corners, a matted centre and a single blued steel hand. *Edward Clement was one of Exeter's most celebrated clockmaker's having been originally apprenticed in London in 1662 and being free of the Clockmaker's Company in 1671. He moved to Exeter in 1674 and died in 1720 and was most probably the brother of the emminent maker William Clement who was the first to use the anchor escapement on a longcase movement and which became the standard.

Obediah Cluer, London, A lacquer longcase clock, the eight-day duration movement having five turned, finned pillars and striking the hours on a bell with an inside countwheel, the twelve inch arched brass dial having a raised silvered chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, Arabic outer five minute numerals and fleur-de-lys half hour markings, the matted centre having ringed winding holes with bird and floral engraving to the date aperture, with female head cast brass spandrels to the four corners and dolphin spandrels to the arch either side of a silvered boss engraved with the maker's name 'Obed. Cluer, London', the flat topped black lacquered case decorated with raised Oriental chinoiserie work to the door, base, with quartered columns to the hood and a pagoda top, height 198cm. *Obediah Cluer was apprenticed in 1682 becoming a Freeman of the Clockmakers Company in 1710 before moving from London to Lewisham, then in Kent, where he died in 1739.

Tim Stafford, Ironbridge, An oak moonphase longcase clock, the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the thirteen inch painted arched dial having a moon phase disc to the arch, floral decoration to the four corners, seconds dial and date aperture to the centre, black Arabic numerals and signed by the maker 'Tim Stafford, Ironbridge', the falseplate embossed with the dial maker's name 'Finnemore, Birmingham', the oak case having mahogany crossbanding, a raised oval panel to the base, shell inlay to the trunk door, fluted pillars with brass capitals to the trunk and hood and a swan-neck pediment with a brass ball and eagle finial, height 227cm.

A George III mahogany longcase clock, with eight day movement striking on a bell, the painted break arch dial with rolling moon to the arch above subsidiary seconds, date dial, Roman numerals and inscribed 'Heny Kellitt, Bredbury', cornered by painted figures emblematic of the Continents, the hood with swan neck pediment surmounted by three brass ball and eagle finials above turned columns and a glazed door, the crossbanded case with triple arched trunk door flanked by turned columns on a canted corner base and bracket feet, height approx 238cm (faults).

A George III chinoiserie painted longcase clock with eight day movement striking on a bell, the brass break arch dial with strike/silent indicator above Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, date aperture and inscribed 'John Hawting, Oxford', the arched hood with three gilt ball finials above a glazed door, the arched trunk door and base painted and gilt with Chinese figures and landscapes, on bracket feet united by a shaped apron, height approx 233cm (some faults).

A George III and later oak longcase clock with eight day movement striking on a bell, the brass break arch dial engraved with strike/silent indicator above Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, date aperture and inscribed 'Willm Harvey, Brentwood', cornered with foliate scrolls, the pale oak case with arched pediment above a rectangular trunk door, plain base and bracket feet, height approx 208cm (faults).

A collection of longcase clock winders, various watchmaker's tools and other clock related items.

A George III mahogany longcase clock with eight day movement striking on a bell, the brass breakarch dial with subsidiary seconds and date aperture framed by a chapter ring with Roman numerals, cornered with coat of arms spandrels, beneath a circular boss to arch inscribed 'Smoult and Gilbertson, Newcastle', the arched hood with pierced fretwork pediment surmounted with three gilt metal ball finials, the trunk with crossbanded arched door flanked by canted corners above a crossbanded base cornered with leaf inlay, on bracket feet, height approx 227cm (some faults).