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A late 19thC rococo style miniature longcase clock, circular dial bearing Roman numerals, for A & S Walker Manchester, clockwork dial by the British United Clock Company Ltd of Birmingham, the oak case mounted with gilt metal rococo scrolls, flowers and leaves, 25cm high.

Three 19th century George III style oak & mahogany longcase grandfather's clocks. The lot to include an oak grandfather's clock with cross banded mahogany inlays, a mahogany longcase clock with carved dentils details to body, together with a flame mahogany grandfather's clock having boxwood inlays to hood with barley twist columns to sides over a herringbone detailing to body.

A QUANTITY OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS USEFUL IN THE RESTORATION OF LONGCASE AND TABLE CLOCKSANONYMOUS, LATE 17th CENTURY AND LATERIncluding nineteen door locks of varying sizes (mostly without keys), four longcase clock hood bolts, a set of four 17th century brass table clock finials, a Charles II foliate cast brass finial for an architectural clock case (incomplete), an early eight-day longcase clock bell, two brass table clock hands, a Charles II oyster olive wood and bird-inhabited floral marquetry veneered longcase clock trunk door (reduced), a walnut longcase clock hood side fret, a silvered brass Roman numeral narrow chapter ring for a twelve inch dial, and a clock wall bracket, (qty).The wall bracket 43cm (17ins) wide, 23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. 

A WALNUT AND ARABESQUE MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY JOSEPH JACKEMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1700The five finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11.25 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and bold ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with generous fleur-de-lys half hour markers, small Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and signed Jos: Jackeman, Londini fecit to lower margin, with bold scroll-pierced blued steel hands and winged cherub mask scroll cast spandrels to angles incorporating foliate engraved infill decoration to the plate between, in a case with generous ogee moulded cornice and foliate scroll-pierced fret to frieze over hinged front with glazed dial aperture within foliate Arabesque veneered surround applied with Solomonic twist turned three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over 40.5 inch rectangular door veneered with marquetry foliate strapwork executed in the Barianesque manner inhabited with Ho-Ho- birds and grotesques, centred with a brass lenticle and with complex moulded edge, with conforming repeating leafy scroll decoration to surround and the sides with twin shaped line-bordered panels, the plinth base with complex architectural top moulding over conforming marquetry panel-decorated fascia within banded surround, on ogee moulded skirt, (the case probably Dutch).205cm (80.5ins) high; 51cm (20ins) wide, 27cm (10.ins) deep at the cornice. Joseph Jack(e)man is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed in the Clothworker's Company in 1669 for seven years, and was made free of that Company in 1681. He promised the Clockmaker's Company, in September 1682, that he would join at the next quarter court, but did not. This suggests that he working as a clockmaker outside the control of the Clockmaker's Company, hence would be liable to a fine/prosecution if he was seen to be trading. In 1695 he was living with his wife, Margaret, in the parish of St. Magnus the Martyr. His name does not appear on an oath of allegiance for any of the livery companies in 1697, however a possible second marriage to Ann Ashley is recorded as taking place at St Dunstan's Stepney that year. Loomes further notes that Baillie records him as working until 1716.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a loss to the lower right hand corner of the plate (mostly not visible when movement is in the case) otherwise is generally in good clean condition. The movement and dial are fitted with a non-original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of case (which appear undisturbed). As catalogued the case is almost certainly Dutch in origin hence is most likely not original to the movement and dial (unless the movement and dial were originally supplied/exported uncased for 'casing-up' locally in The Netherlands).Case is generally in very good original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear and other blemishes commensurate with age and use. Clock is complete with two weights pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A COLLECTION OF CLOCK WINDING KEYSANONYMOUS, LATE 17th CENTURY AND LATERTo include a late 17th century scroll-pierced and engraved table clock winding key (now fitted with a later pipe), eight longcase clock crank keys and six table or mantel clock keys, (15).The engraved table clock key 7.5cm (3ins) long, 4.5cm (1,75ins) wide. 

A GEORGE III EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALJOHN SMITH, YORK, CIRCA 1770The four double-baluster pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and signed Jn'o. Smith, York to lower edge, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin-bird-and-urn pattern spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a conforming subsidiary calendar dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, (no pendulum or weights)42.5cm (16.75ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Two generations of clockmaker with the name John Smith are recorded in Loomes, Brian Yorkshire Clockmakers as working in York during the second half of the 18th century. John senior gained his freedom in 1750 and took in his son of the same name as an apprentice in 1758. He also took-in Charles Champion in 1764 and is believed to have died around that time. Other than being apprenticed in 1758 Loomes does not provide any further information regarding John Junior.The double-baluster turned pillars and the well proportioned dial of the present clock exhibit the influence of the eminent and highly skilled clockmaker Henry Hindley who was also working in York around this time. 

A THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND AN ELEVEN-INCH DIALTHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR DAVID BOWEN, SWANSEA, FIRST HALF OF THE 18th CENTURYThe posted countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with rectangular section uprights rivetted to both the top and bottom plates and anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum, now fitted with an eleven inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and engraved David, Bowen, SWAN,SEA to lower margin, with a pierced steel hour hand and applied with cast Indian mask and scroll pattern spandrels to angles, (lacking minute hand, pendulum and weight); together with a ten-and-a quarter inch longcase clock dial, with ringed calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with generous foliate engraved half hour markers and signed Hindley, Wigan to lower margin, the angles applied with twin cherub and crown cast spandrels within a line scribed border, (2).The clock movement and dial 30.5cm (12ins) high, 28cm (1ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. The dial included in the current lot is a rare survivor from Henry Hindley's time in Wigan. Henry Hindley was born in Great Harwood, near Blackburn, Lancashire 1699, little is known about his early life, however by the mid 1720's he was making clocks in Wigan where he repaired the church clock in 1726. Hindley moved with his young family (including his son, Joseph born 1728) to the prosperous city of York where, after making clocks for the Mansion House and Guildhall, he gained his Freedom of the city in 1732. By the 1760's Hindley's health had deteriorated to the extent that an ever-increasing proportion of the business was handled by his son Joseph. Henry died in 1771 with his son and successor Joseph unfortunately dying just three years later in 1774, before he had had the opportunity to stamp his own mark on the family firm. 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEHAWTHORN, LONDON, CIRCA 1770 The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed subsidiary seconds and calendar dials to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced steel hands and cast rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial globe engraved lunettes and calibrated for the age of the moon to the outer edge of the disc beneath signature HAWTHORN, LONDON engraved in a curve to the upper margin, in a case with concave sided 'pagoda' upstand with shaped fretwork panel to fascia over cavetto moulded break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by brass stop-fluted columns, the sides with rectangular windows and plain quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over flame figured mahogany veneered break-arch door applied with complex mouldings to edges, the base with concave top mouldings over rectangular raised panel incorporating angled corners and moulded double skirt with shaped apron.244cm (96ins) high excluding finials, 53.5cm (21ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. The current lot is probably by Edward Hawthorn who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London during the late 18th century.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in relatively clean working condition with no noticeable replacements. The movement frontplate has two unused holes intended for dial feet to each of the top two corners. The positioning of these conflict with the lunar disc hence the maker resorted to fixing the dial via feet positioned outside of the calendar ring pinned to tabs screwed to the frontplate. The positioning of all the other features of the match that of the movement (winding squares, seconds arbor, centre hole etc) and appear undisturbed hence we are of the opinion that the dial is original to the movement and these spare upper dial feet holes were a genuine mistake by the maker which was corrected at the time the movement and dial were made. The dial itself is in good relatively clean condition; the moon disc has been retouched but is connected/operational as is the calendar. The hands are possibly replacements. The movement retains an old seatboard which rests directly ono the cheek uprights of the case which have been reduced in height by around half an inch. This detail would suggest that the movement and dial may not be original to the case (although they are very well suited).The case is in sound condition although the backboard has internal bracing to (stabilise joints/cracks in the panel) applied to the interior. The trunk door retains original lock and hinges and is nice and straight. The finish is a little dark and glassy and there are some historic bumps, scuffs, one or two small veneer patch repairs and minor shrinkage cracking.Clock has pendulum (badly broken), two brass-cased weights, case key but no winder.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE I POSTED THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE OR WALL CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALJOHN SANDERSON, WIGTON, CIRCA 1715The two-handed posted countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the frame with column turned corner posts and ball feet, the 11.5 inch square brass dial with calendar aperture and ring turned 'dummy winding hole' decoration to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with complex cruciform half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Sanderson, WIGTON to lower edge, with scroll pierced steel hands and the angles without applied spandrels.The movement and dial 29cm (11.5cm) square, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. John Sanderson is recorded in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers as born in Wigton, Cumberland in 1671, he was orphaned at the age of twelve and brought up by his uncle. He was thought to have been apprenticed to John Ogden of Bowbridge and by 1691 he had set up business in Wigton and married a local Quaker girl, Elizabeth Pearson. John Sanderson was a colourful character who apparently travelled to as far afield as Edinburgh to attend Quaker meetings perhaps with the ulterior motive of using such gatherings to peddle his clocks. He had one son, also named John, who followed his father into the clockmaking trade but subsequently left to set up business in Newcastle-on-Tyne after a quarrel. John senior continued working in Wigton presumably until his death in 1754.  The movement of the current lot is typical of Sanderson's work as it closely resembles that of a lantern clock including turned posts and feet which were probably cast in his own workshop. The dial lacks the biblical motto for which Sanderson is famed, however is nicely detailed and distinctive in character. Such movements are thought to have originally been made to sit on wall brackets rather than be housed in a case; a well-made bracket is included in the lot in order for the clock to be enjoyed as the maker intended. Condition Report: Movement appears all original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The pulleys run with chains, it is most likely that the pulley-centres have been replaced as it would have almost certainly been rope-driven. The pinions show slight wear, and both the pallet front pivot plate and backcock have been repaired but the mechanism is in sound working condition. The dial is original to the movement and is in good original condition although the chapter ring has lost its silvering and the brass shows some slight mellowing. The spandrel areas also have filled holes indicating that castings were fitted at one point.Movement is complete with a pendulum, a weight, and a modern wooden wall bracket Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE EBONISED ARCHITECTURAL MINIATURE LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH EARLY TIC-TAC ESCAPEMENT AND ALARMTHE MOVEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WISE, LONDON, CIRCA 1673 AND LATERThe four double-baluster turned pillar movement with plates measuring 6.375 by 4 inches enclosing four-wheel train with the earliest form of tic-tac escapement regulated by lenticular bob half-seconds pendulum, the right hand side fitted with a transverse weight-driven alarm mechanism with verge crownwheel and vertically pivoted hammer for sounding on a bell mounted set above the plates, fitted with a 7 inch square gilt brass dial with Arabic hour engraved silvered alarm setting disc to the matted centre within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the minute track, with fine sculpted steel hands and gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles within line border interrupted by engraved text John Wise Londini fecit to lower edge, in a finely executed case most probably constructed using period elements with rising hood incorporating triangular pediment over crisply moulded projecting cornice, Knibb-style alternating scroll-and-circle pierced alarm sound fret to frieze, and Corinthian three-quarter columns with gilt caps and bases flanking fixed the dial aperture, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards rising past the lintel to meet the cornice overhang at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over 38.5 inch slender rectangular door applied with two long around a central short raised panels within a half-round moulded surround, on stepped ogee top plinth base decorated with high-position step to the box.174cm (68.5ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 20.8cm (8ins) deep. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn. The double-baluster form of the movement pillars of the current lot can be directly compared to those of a table clock by John Wise sold in these rooms on 6th September 2011 (lot 151) for £46,000 hammer and on a month-duration longcase clock (case later) with 9.5inch dial sold at Cheffins in their Fine Sale 11th September 2019 (lot 427) for £6,000. In addition to the double-baluster design pillars these two clocks also shared the same unusual portrait engraved decoration to the maintaining power winding hole shutters. When considering this unusual pillar design and the overall feel of the movement of the current lot an attribution to the workshop of John Wise would appear certain.The tic-tac escapement of the current lot is of the earliest form utilising an escape wheel with teeth profiles essentially matching those of a 'normal' wheel. This configuration can be compared to that seen on a short duration astronomical timing movement made for St. Andrews University by Joseph Knibb (at the order of astronomer James Gregory) in around 1673 illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover C.B.; and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 137 (Plate 177). Although the escape wheel and pallet arbor in the present movement appear original the very small pallets are probably replacements most likely required dur to wear; not withstanding this the escapement would appear to be a significant survivor.The dial and case are most likely restorations/recreations executed to the highest standards resulting in an exquisite miniature clock of the finest proportions and detailing befitting of the fine early movement.Condition Report: Movement is in fine condition with original wheel-work to the going train; the second wheel arbor has been repaired with a sleeve and the escape wheel re-pinioned. The pallet arbor appears original but the pallets themselves have probably been reworked. The alarm mechanism appears as it should although the release/locking detent may be a replacement. Although the movement has an overall oxidised/patinated appearance it is in good working order having been carefully conserved to retain old surfacers to the mechanism. The dial is very well made but with some noticeable casting faults to the plate. The mellow colour/patination is very good but we suspect that it may be a very well executed restoration/reconstruction hence is best described as being of indeterminate age. The case is almost certainly of relatively recent construction (within the last 20 years or so) but is exquisitely made, beautifully detailed and of perfect proportions. The carcass almost certainly uses 'period' timber and the overall feeling of age with shrinkage and patination is very well expressed. The only notable blemishes to the case are a slight water stain to the left-hand front hood column and the fact that the trunk door is missing its lock.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, weights and a 17th century style engraved brass winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING GEORGE III WEIGHT-DRIVEN CENTRE-SECONDS REGULATOR MOVEMENT AND DIALJOHN HACKINGS, POSSIBLY FOR PROFESSOR LUDLAM, CIRCA 1760The large diameter four-knopped pillar movement with thick plates measuring 5.5 by 4.375 inches enclosing three-wheel train with six spoke wheel crossings, with deadbeat escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum and a second rope pulley fitted with ratchet winding click to facilitate Huygens type endless rope winding, the backplate with substantial backcock over long crutch, the 6.5 inch square single-sheet engraved silvered brass dial inscribed in copperplate script John Hackings, Fecit over aperture for the Roman numeral hour ring to the upper part of the centre above subsidiary minutes dial beneath to the lower, the outer seconds ring with Arabic five-second annotations and delicate foliate scroll engraved infill to spandrel areas, mounted on a mahogany seatboard, (lacking pendulum and weight).16.5cm (6.5ins) square, 12.5cm (5ins) deep excluding seatboard. Provenance:The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector; purchased at Bonhams, London, sale of Fine Clocks 12th December 2012 (lot 154) for £2,500 (including pendulum, weight and housed in a later oak case). John Hackings is recorded in Britten, F.J. BRITTEN'S Old Clocks & Watches AND THEIR MAKERS as being the successor to 'Henry Haines' (possibly Henry Haynes of Daventry who is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working circa 1753). Britten notes that Hackings worked for Professor Ludlam who, in 1759, wrote 'has worked for me constantly since mid-summer 1753; all my best tools were made by him; whatever has been done by him can be depended on.'. The Rev. William Ludlam was Professor of Mathematics at St. John's College, Cambridge who was appointed by the Board of Longitude as one of the six assessors to examine and report on John Harrison's marine timekeepers. Ludlam was born in Leicester in 1717 and, after a distinguished scholastic career retired there in 1768; he died in 1788. The present movement is described and illustrated in Hooper, John and Darken, Jeff English 30 Hour Clocks, Origin & Development, 1600-1800 pages 193-5. Within their description Hooper and Darken note that the front bush for the centre seconds arbor is removable, and that the hour ring is driven by a twelve-pointed star-wheel (positioned between the dial and the movement frontplate) pivoted concentric with the centre arbor. They close their entry by adding that it 'is interesting to speculate that Hacking made this journeyman's regulator for Ludlam'. This possibility is perhaps supported by the existence of a thirty-hour longcase clock with the engraved inscription MADE, under the Direction of W. LUDLAM M.A., by JOHN HACKINGS:, for Mr. James Priest, 1759 to the backplate, which is described and illustrated in Robinson, Tom The LONGCASE CLOCK pages 295-8. Condition Report: Movement appears all-original and in working condition exhibiting minimal wear to the pinions and some historic well-executed re-bushing to the pivot holes. The brass exhibits an overall mellow greeny-brown patination. The dial has overall greying and light rubbing to the silvering; the engraving is delicately executed with no apparent wear. The hands and seatboard appear original.Movement has an endless rope with wooden pulley and ring counter-weight fitted, there is no pendulum or weight present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CONCENTIC CALENDAR AND MOONPHASEHARRISON, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1775The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12.5 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and rococo scroll bordered signature plaque engraved Harrison, LIVERPOOL to the repeating foliate motif decorated trellis engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring annotated with concentric calendar to inner edge and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine pierced steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating delineated lunettes and annotations for age of the moon to outer edge of the disc, beneath curved silvered plate engraved with the motto On TIME'S uncertain date ETERNAL Hours depend applied to the apex of the arch, the case with central leaf-pierced finial platform and swan neck pediment fronted with gilt leafy scroll-painted verre-eglomise panel infill, over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted Doric columns with conforming half columns set to the rear, the trunk with ogee-shaped moulding and blind fretwork panel to throat over shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns, the raised panel fronted plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings and canted angles, on shallow moulded skirt with squat ogee bracket feet.251cm (99ins) high overall, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. The present clock would have almost certainly been made by Thomas Harrison who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Liverpool 1770-1803. He later went into partnership with a member of the eminent Finney family of Liverpool clock and watch makers.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is nicely finished and in clean condition. The moon disc has had some re-touching and now has a coat of varnish otherwise is in fine condition; all functions are connected and in working order. The minute hand has a thicker later hand fitted (wired) over the top of the original - probably to make it more visible from a distance however this can most likely be easily removed.The movement and dial are fitted onto a well-made replacement seatboard. The fact that the seatboard is a replacement means that we cannot offer any categorical assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however the cheek uprights of the trunk appear to retain their original height would make us inclined to give the clock the benefit of the doubt.The case is generally in very presentable condition with and of good colour. The central verre eglomise panel is cracked and the gilt decoration is worn; hood otherwise is in fine original condition. The trunk is generally in very good condition with noticeable faults limited to some cracking and historic repairs towards the rear of the left-hand side (probably due to joint between the side and the backboard becoming loose at some time). The trunk door retains its original lock and hinges and is fine straight condition. The base has a vertical shrinkage crack to the raised panel otherwise is in fine condition.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II/III SMALL PARQUETRY DECORATED ELM THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK OF FINE COLOURB. TIPTON, LUDLOW, MID 18th CENTURYThe four pillar countwheel bell striking single-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with circular herringbone bordered nameplate engraved B:TIPTON, LUDLOW to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond-lozenge half hour markers, with scroll-pierced blued steel hand and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with inverted breakfront ogee and cavetto moulded cornice and diamond-lattice pierced frieze over three-quarter slender baluster turned uprights applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with conforming half baluster columns flush mounted at the rear, the trunk with inverted breakfront cavetto throat moulding over slender break-arch caddy moulded door centred with a parquetry star within chequer-banded border, flanked by slender full-height fluted pilasters, the plinth also of inverted breakfront form with cavetto top moulding and caddy-moulded skirt.203cm (80ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 30cm (11.75ins) deep. Benjamin Tipton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Ludlow, Shropshire circa 1776. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements. The dial has bright polished brass appearance hence has lost silvered finish to the chapter ring and signature plate; there is light some wear evident to the matting and the hand is probably a well made replacement.The movement rests on an old seatboard which is nailed directly onto the cheek uprights of the case which appear undisturbed. The seatboard is relatively thin (3/8ths inch), has two visible splits with the section across the front possibly being a well-matched restoration/replacement. The case is in good original condition and of particularly fine colour. The backboard has losses to each side behind the hood and the base is lacking infill strips to each side of the backboard (leaving gaps between the board and panel sides). The board has good length continuing down to just above the level of the skirting around the base. The plinth has some bumps and losses to the lips forming the lower edge of the cavetto top mouldings and the left hand fluted upright has an historic chip to the lower left hand corner. Damage otherwise is limited to moderate historic bumps, scuffs, wear and shrinkage commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum and weight, case key and winder are not required. Condition Report Disclaimer

A THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND A NINE-AND-THREE-QUARTER-INCH DIALTHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR JOHN SNOW, FROME, EARLY 18th CENTURYThe four-finned pillar countwheel striking movement with break-arch shaped plates and anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum, now fitted with a square brass dial with calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with lozenge half hour markers and engraved John. Snow, Froo... to lower margin, with steel hand and winged mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with herringbone engraved infill between, (no pendulum, weight or bell); together with a six inch wall clock dial engraved CROOME, WOTTON to the lower edge of the Roman numeral chapter ring, and a small collection of posted longcase and lantern clock parts, including a rare 'first period' lantern clock fret, (qty).The movement and dial 29cm (11.5ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) deep, 25cm (9,75ins) wide. The lantern clock fret included in the current lot is of the type used on the celebrated early 'first period' clock by Thomas Harvey which is fully described and illustrated in Hooper, John and Darken, Jeff English 30 Hour Clocks, Their Origin and Development 1600-1800 pages 16-22. 

A WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED JAMES GAMBLE, LEEDS, LATE 17th CENTURY AND LATERThe five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, elaborate sculpted border decorated calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the rose engraved matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with fine generous sculpted steel hands and cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with foliate scroll engraved infill between and signed James Gamble at Leeds to lower edge, now in a case with complex moulded cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with Doric columns to angles, rectangular side windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over rectangular caddy moulded quarter veneered and crossbanded door flanked by reeded canted angles, the plinth base with stepped cavetto top mouldings and conforming herringbone banded panel to fascia over double skirt.214cm (84.25ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 27.5cm (10.75ins) deep. James Gamble of Leeds does not appear to be recorded I the usual sources however the overall feel of the movement and the style/design of the engraving to the design would suggest that he was a London-trained clock maker.Condition Report: The movement is in very dirty/neglected condition. The escapement is a 19th century replacement (most likely due to the wear of the original) and the warning wheel of the strike train has been re-pinioned (again most likely due to wear). Otherwise the movement has survived in original condition and will no doubt work well once it has had a straightforward clean/service. The dial again is in dirty/neglected condition with general oxidation and grime build-up to the finishes. However it does appear very original and essentially untouched with very nice hands and confidently worked details such as the decoration to the calendar aperture. The movement retains an old (possibly original) seatboard. The case is not original to the movement and dial. The cheeks are later being separately applied to the inside edges of the trunk sides and one (the left hand side) is currently detached hence movement and dial cannot currently be supported within the case. The hood is entirely of early to mid 20th century construction and is generally in good condition albeit a lttle dirty/neglected. The rest of the case would appear to date to around 1730 and is of nice quality with fine figured veneers and is in good honest original condition. The sides of the trunk have some veneer chipping to the rear edges and there is overall shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age. The trunk door is locked and we do not have a door key.Clock has a pendulum, two weights and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A BURR WALNUT QUARTER-CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEALEXANDER GIROUST, LONDON, CIRCA 1720 AND LATERThe five pillar triple train movement with anchor escapement regulated by wood-rod seconds pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial 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 incorporating Strike/Silent and Chime/Silent switches to upper quadrants, with scroll pierced steel hands and female mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating age of the moon to the circumference of the disc and foliate scroll engraved lunettes beneath herringbone infill and applied silvered plate engraved ALEXANDER GIROUST, LONDON to the upper margin, the break-arch case with generous cavetto cornice and scroll decorated blind fret frieze over unusual bolection moulded hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Doric columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with brass fish-scale grille inset break-arch apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with caddy moulded break-arch door quarter-veneered ion fine burr walnut within double-line strung and herringbone banded borders, the surround with conforming line inlay and the sides also herringbone banded, the base with concave top moulding and centred with a raised caddy-moulded double-line and herringbone banded rectangular panel to front, the sides with herringbone border, on moulded skirt with squab feet.234cm (92ins) high, 53cm (21ins) wide, 28.5cm (11.25ins) deep. Alexander Giroust is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1728-39. 

Y A REGENCY BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK THE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR J. CHADWICK, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and inscribed J. CHADWICK, G'T BATCH ST., LONDON to centre, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and SILENT/STRIKE selection switch to the edge of the plate at twelve o'clock, the lancet-shaped case with cavetto cornice over rosette-centred brass line panel infill around the hinged glazed circular cast brass bezel flanked by slender reeded pilasters to angles, the sides with circular glazed apertures, the trunk with concave throat over flame-figured caddy-moulded lancet-shaped door with rosette decorated brass line panel infill to upper quadrants and flanked by fluted quarter-columns set on ebony strung plinths, the base with concave top moulding over reeded ebony bordered geometric panel to fascia, on moulded double skirt incorporating integral bracket supports with shaped apron between.204.5cm (80.5ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. 

TWO MINIATURE LONGCASE TIMEPIECES AND THREE WATCH STANDS ALSO MODELLED AS MINIATURE LONGCASESINCLUDING ONE WITH A MOVEMENT BY H.A.C., LATE 19th TO EARLY 20th CENTURYComprising a polychrome decorated walnut timepiece with skeletonised movement incorporating lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance and stamped with crossed arrows mark for H.A.C. (Hamburg American Clock Company) to backplate; an Edwardian inlaid mahogany drum-head timepiece now with quartz movement, the baluster outline trunk inlaid with a lyre over scroll outline feet; a 'poker work' watch stand decorated with an owl to trunk; a 'mauchline ware' watch stand with arched pediment and decorated with finely printed musical score of MY GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK to trunk, and polychrome painted watch stand decorated with foliate motifs onto an iron red ground, (5).The poker work watch stand 34cm (13.375ins) high, 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep.Condition Report: The polychrome walnut timepiece by HAC - movement is intact and will just about 'tick' but requires a clean/service. Dial has corrosion to the centre and discolouration to the chapter ring. Case has a section of the carcass missing to the back above the brass movement cover otherwise is in good original condition. Has winder and hand setting keys.The baluster outline clock - now has a battery movement which is presently not running. Dial has slight staining and seconds hand is not connected. Case is in sound original condition. The Mauchlin watch stand - lacking a finial otherwise in good original condition.The other two watch stands - both in sound original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM AND MARY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH ELEVEN-INCH DIALTHOMAS WENTWORTH, SALISBURY, CIRCA 1695The six finned and latched pillar movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, conforming decoration to the subsidiary seconds dial and border-engraved vacant calendar aperture to the rose engraved matted centre, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, small Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and signed Tho: Wintworth, Sarum to lower margin, with a scroll-pierced steel hour hand, gilt winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles and leafy trail engraved infill to the margins between, (lacking strike train, minute hand, pendulum and weights).28cm (11ins) square, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Thomas Wentworth is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as the son of John Wentworth, a grocer from Devizes who was working as a clock and watch maker in Salisbury by 1669. He married Jane Langley at Fisherton Anger, Wiltshire in July 1676 and is recorded repairing the clock at St. Thomas's in 1690. He was still working in 1692 and latterly became involved with civic duty becoming a Council Assistant in 1710, an Alderman in 1717, and finally served as Mayor in 1719. He drafted his will on 1720/21 but lived for another twenty years dying in September 1740. His two sons, Thomas II (1679-1769) and William (born 1687) followed him into the horological trade as did three subsequent generations of the Wentworth Family. 

A QUEEN ANNE EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WILLIAM TOMLINSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1700-10The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed W. Tomlinson, London to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles, in a case now veneered in figured walnut with carved winged cherub head centred swan-neck crest over ogee cornice, scroll pierced fretwork frieze and Solomonic three-quarter columns to hood door, the sides with rectangular glazed panels and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat over brass circular lenticle centred line bordered book-matched burr veneered trunk door, the sides with conforming line borders, the plinth base with ogee top moulding over panel veneered front and moulded skirt, (the case originally ebonised).206cm (81ins) high excluding later crest, 218cm (86ins) overall, 38cm (15ins) wide, 25cm (10ins) deep. William Tomlinson is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as a Quaker born circa 1673 and made a Free Brother of The Clockmakers' Company in July 1699. He is said to have worked at the Dial and Three Crowns in Birchin Lane, near the Royal Exchange, London and later at a premises with the same sign in White Hart Court, Gracechurch Street. Amongst Tomlinson's apprentices was James Snelling from 1703; Hodges died in 1750 aged around 77.Condition Report: Movement appears fundamentally original, is complete and in in clean working condition with some visible rebushing and re-pinioning. The escapement pallets may be original but reworked, the escape wheel is probably a service replacement.The dial is in clean condition, the hands appear original but the minute hand is currently fitted upside down.The movement is fitted to an old oak seatboard which may be original but is missing a section from the rear right hand edge. The seatboard rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the case however there is a possibility that the latter have probably been cut down hence we would suggest that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case.The case has an ebonised pine carcass hence would have most likely been an ebonised case when first made. The walnut veneers, crossgrain mouldings and hood columns are most likely mid 20th century; the cresting may be later still. The base has also almost certainly been rebuilt as the lower third of the backboard has been replaced and the side uprights of the case do not extend all the way into the base. Generally case is presentable with only minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Clock is complete with pendulum, pair of weights, case key and crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER OLIVEWOOD AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKDANIEL LE COUNT, LONDON, CIRCA 1685-90The five finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring approximately 7.25 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, conforming decoration to the subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border-engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced and sculpted blued steel hands, winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and engraved Daniel Le Count Londini to lower margin, the case with architectural ogee moulded cornice incorporating swollen crossgrain frieze and ebonised mouldings over fixed glazed dial aperture flanked by opposing ebonised Solomonic twist three-quarter columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter-columns set against bargeboards rising past the lintel to meet the cornice overhand at the rear, the slender trunk with convex oyster olivewood veneered throat moulding, over 42 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with two break-arch bordered marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebony ground within an oyster olivewood field, further incorporating conforming shaped marquetry quadrant panels to upper corners and contained within an inset line border edged with ebonised half-round mouldings, the sides veneered with two panels of repeating oysters within crossbanded surrounds, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and fronted with conforming rectangular marquetry panel decorated with floral blooms into an ebony ground over ebonised bun feet.197cm (77.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Daniel Le Count is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as most likely being a Huguenot refugee from France who was first made free of the Haberdashers' Company before becoming a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1676. He took on at least five apprentices including one through Nicholas Coxeter (Charles Ekins in 1677) and two through William Speakman (James Way in 1681/2 and Daniel Lefebure in 1686). Daniel Le Count is thought to have married twice with two children, Daniel and William, born to his first wife, Mary in 1676 and 1677 respectively. He married his second wife, Ursula, at St. James's, Dukes Place in 1681/2 with whom he had a daughter, Judith. In 1695 the Le Count family were recorded as living in the parish of St. Bartholemew by the Exchange and, in 1697, he signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance. Daniel Le Count attended council meetings until 1705; he died in 1738 and was buried at Spitalfields.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The collet to the third wheel of the going train has been 'turned down' probably to allow the wheel to be moved along the arbor a fraction so mitigate wear to the next pinion in the train. Indeed pinions show overall evidence of historic wear however this has generally been mitigated by moving the wheels along their arbors a fraction so that they mesh with unworn parts of the pinions - an accepted practice in the conservation of early movements hence does not detract from the clock in anyway. The dial is also in good original condition. The matting is particularly fine, there is a visible rivet mark next to the calendar aperture (for a calendar wheel carrier post) and the two lower dial feet attachment points are just visible within the inner edge of the chapter ring. The silvering to the chapter ring has overall light to moderate patchy discolouration/tarnishing. The hands are finely worked and in good condition, the spandrels are also well finished and appear original. The movement is fixed on what appears to be the original seatboard which in-turn rests directly onto the cheek-uprights of the case indication that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. There is a movement securing bracket fitted tom the movement backboard which corresponds to a bracket on the rear of the movement however the securing thumbscrew in now missing.The case appears to be in fine original condition although it is likely that it has seen some cosmetic attention to the finishes at some point in the past. The hood is in original condition (no evidence of the front being cut for a door) retaining the grooves for the rising action to the rear edges. The structure exhibits age-related shrinkage as do the veneers and crossgrain mouldings. There is a small loss to the front right-hand corner of the frieze cushion mouldings as well as to the veneer lining the edge of the left hand rear bargeboard otherwise faults are very much limited to age related shrinkage and a few minor historic bumps and scuffs. The backboard has replacements to each side behind the hood incorporating 'tongues' for the rising action; it is possible that at some point the tongues had become broken or were removed to allow the hood to be removed by drawing forwards. There is a spoon locking mechanism present as well as a sprung latch to secure the hood in raised position - both of these appear genuinely old and undisturbed so are most likely original.The trunk and base are in similar condition to the hood with historic shrinkage and movement but no visible evidence of alteration or replacements. The backboard continues down to border the lower edge of the base and, with the exception of having a baton screwed to the inside lower edge, appears undisturbed. The structure of the base also appears undisturbed; the fascia has horizontal shrinkage cracking but no noticeable losses to the marquetry veneers. The trunk door retains original locks and hinges and has slight shrinkage to the joints between the clamps and the board to both the upper and lower margins; this is to be expected and again there are no visible losses to the veneers. The lentical glass is cracked. The sides have a few small historic veneer patch repairs to the rear edge otherwise faults are limited to age-related shrinkage. The front door has some blooming to the finish. The marquetry also has reddy-brown highlights which are probably an old attempt to add contrast to the finish; there is raised 'roughness' to the joints within the marquetry indicating that the present surface has serious age hence any refinishing/cosmetic restoration was undertaken a long time ago (the plinth veneers are in conforming condition).Generally the present clock presents as a fine original example that appears to want no more than some attention to the finish of the case and a gentle service to the movement.Clock has a pair of brass cased weights, pendulum, a crank winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIAL WITH 'ROCKING EYE' AUTOMATONSAMUEL LINES, LUTON, LATE 18th CENTURYThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum, the 11.75 inch single sheet engraved brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and signed Samuel Lines, Luton to centre, with Arabic five minutes to outer track and twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles, the arch painted with portrait of a turbaned gentleman with 'rocking eye' automaton matching the motion of the pendulum via painted inserts connected to the pallet arbor behind, (unrestored; hands, pendulum, weights and pulleys lacking).41.5cm (16.375ins) high, 30cm (11.875ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Samuel Lines of Luton does not appear to be recorded in any of the usual clockmaker's directories. 

A GEORGE II TORTOISESHELL JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH ROCKING FIGURE AUTOMATONPETER KING, LONDON, 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 subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and signature plate engraved Peter King, LONDON 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 scroll-pierced blued steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular aperture revealing a engraved silvered brass figure of Chronos rocking back and forth with the motion of the pendulum against a painted starry sky background, the silvered border inscribed TEMPUS FUGIT flanked by dolphin case mounts, the mottled iron-red and dark brown/black japanned case with moulded cornice and gilt lattice trellis painted upper quadrant infill over hinged glazed dial aperture decorated with gilt scrolling decoration and flanked by three-quarter columns to front angles, the gilt foliate spray decorated sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with rosette-centred gilt leaf painted throat over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures within a stylised trellis landscape over lion to lower margin, the surround with gilt trellis upper quadrant infill and scroll-banded borders, the sides with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with further figural landscape panel over a tall moulded stepped skirt.221.5cm (87.25ins) high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Peter King is recorded Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Great St. Andrews Street, London 1715-35.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alterations and replacements limited to the escape wheel and pallets which are probably 19th century 'service' replacements (due to the originals becoming worn). The dial has some slight patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvering and slight wear/rubbing to the background of the rocking figure otherwise appears to be in good original albeit clean condition. The hands are nicely worked and exhibit strong blued finish. The movement and dial retains what appears to be the original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of case (which appear undisturbed) hence it is most likely that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in sound original condition with some evidence of relatively light cosmetic restoration. The hood probably originally had a caddy superstructure; the upper quadrant panels and the columns are almost certainly well-executed restorations/replacements. The backboard is made from two boards butt-jointed together; this joint has opened hence there is an open crack from top to bottom necessitating batons to be screwed to the rear of the case. The door retains its original lock and hinges. The base has moulded skirting applied over the bottom two inches or so of the decorated fascia (obscuring the lower part of the panel) however the rest of the panel appears to survive behind the skirting.Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear minor repairs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, case key and crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE EBONISED THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK WITH ALARMWILLIAM BROCK, AXBRIDGE, CIRCA 1715The substantial posted countwheel bell striking single-handed movement with rectangular section steel uprights and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the alarm mechanism positioned to the lower right hand side of the movement and sounding on the hour bell via verge crownwheel and vertically pivoted hammer, the 10 inch square brass dial with generous rose engraved alarm disc to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half-hour markers and signed W'm Brock, Axbridge to lower margin, with scroll-pierced iron hand and gilt twin-cherub-and-crown cast spandrels to angles, in an ebonised pine case with box upstand to the domed caddy superstructure and generous ogee moulded cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with parcel gilt three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and conforming quarter columns set at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over 43 inch rectangular door centred with a brass-edged circular lenticle, on plinth base with moulded skirt.222.5cm (82ins) high, 49.5cm (19.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5cm) deep. William Brock is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as living in Cheddar but working from Axbridge from 1707 until around 1730. From Moore's notes he appeared to principally work as a turret clock maker and repairer; however entries in Dr. Claver Morris's diary indicate that he was a very competent maker as these relate to the 'mending of my repeater' (watch) and the making of 'a very fine Month Clock with a Pendulum of 5 feet long'.Condition Report: Movement appears entirely original and is complete with no visible alterations, significant replacements or losses. The mechanism is dirty/discoloured/patinated but is essentially in working order albeit with some noticeable pinion wear. The dial appears all original but again is in dull/dirty condition with the exception of the spandrels which exhibit strong rich gilding.The seatboard is a replacement hence we cannot offer any assurance with regards to the movement and dial being original to the case although they are a very good match. The case has survived in essentially sound original condition; the domed caddy superstructure is a restoration and the lower nine inches or so of the backboard has been replaced otherwise the case appears fundamentally original but re-ebonised over historic surface worm damage and other historic bumps, scuffs, minor repairs and age related defects.Clock has a weight but no pendulum or case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM CREAK, LONDON, CIRCA 1740The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced steel hands and brass twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular herringbone border engraved silver signature boss inscribed William Creak, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a break-arch case with generous arched cavetto cornice and fretwork frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture with applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with break-arch windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over book-matched burr-veneered and herringbone banded break-arch door with complex edge mouldings, the sides with twin crossbanded panels, the plinth base with cavetto top mouldings over burr panel veneered herringbone and crossbanded fascia and a moulded skirt.229cm (90ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. William Creak is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' who worked in London from 1754-63. Other sources indicate that he was working from 1740-75 and his workshop was located in the Royal exchange from 1754. Creak supplied musical and automaton clocks for export to the Middle East and China and often incorporated similar complications into examples made for the domestic market.Condition Report: The movement is complete and appears fundamentally all-original with no visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is reasonably clean and working however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is also in good relatively clean unaltered condition with faults limited to some patchy discolouration to the silvering and mellowing of the finishes in general. The movement and dial retain what appears to be the original seatboard however there are packing slips (around ¾ inch thick) hence we cannot offer any assurances that the case is original to the movement and dial although they would seem to be perfectly suited.The hood is in good condition; the frets have been replaced otherwise faults are very much limited to minor historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age. There are two socket holes to the top suggesting that a pair of finials were fitted at some point. The trunk also is in fine condition with particularly nice figured veneers. The trunk door retains its original lock but the hinges are replacements. The front of the door has some shrinkage cracking to the veneers and there is some visible historic movement/bowing to the frame around the door (does not detract from the clock as is a evidence/result of the genuine age of the piece). The plinth has been restored with replacement veneers with the colour of the burr figured fascia panel being darker than the rest of the case; this probably be improved in the hands of a good restorer/finisher. The backboard has opening to the vertical joint between the two boards which form the panel; two horizontal batons have been applied across the back to further brace the panel.Clock is complete with two weights, pendulum, crank winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE CHARLES II MINIATURE WEIGHT-DRIVEN CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALTHOMAS WAYLAND, FROME, CIRCA 1680The two train thirty-hour countwheel bell striking single-handed movement with plates measuring 3.875 by 3 inches united by four bold baluster-turned pillars pinned at the rear, the going train with verge escapement regulated by a short bob pendulum and the strike train with reversed greatwheel to save space, the 5 inch square brass dial with calendar aperture and signed in stylised scrolling script Thomas Wayland, Froome fecit to the upper part of the dial centre over stylised tulip blooms issuing from a leafy bud beneath, within applied narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, with steel arrow hand and concentric coursed 'brickwork' engraved decoration to spandrel areas.14cm (5.5ins) high, 12.5cm (5ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. Brian Loomes in Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 refers to the present movement and dial suggesting that it was made in around 1675. Other than this reference to the current lot there appears to be no other record of Thomas Wayland of Frome. The current lot can be best described as somewhat 'jewel-like' in its scale and quality. The trains are well laid-out with the great-wheel of the strike train reversed to allow the plates to be made as small as possible; the pillars are also formed as boldly-turned balusters and pinned at the rear reminiscent of Edward East. The dial engraving is unusual and particularly pleasing. The radial brickwork design to the spandrel areas mirrors that seen on a lantern clock dating to around 1650 attributed to Thomas Browne of Bristol illustrated in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers on page 177 (Figure 10.37); whilst the symmetrical naturalistically rendered tulip sprays are more akin to those decorating a lantern clock dating to around 1670 by Lawrence Debnam of Frome also illustrated by Loomes on page 186 (Figure 11.1).Finally it is tantalising to theorise on the type of case that would have originally housed the present movement and dial. Two options would appear most logical. The first would be a hooded wall case, the second a particularly slender longcase perhaps similar to that housing a clock by Anthony Blackford of Warwick which was sold at Bonhams London sale of Fine Clocks 11th December 2007 (lot 167) for £110,400.Condition Report: The movement appears to retain all of its original wheelwork between the plates including the contrate and escapewheel. Both the going and strike trains will 'run' when motive power is manually applied. Pinion wear appears minimal except to the fly pinion where noticeable wear is visible. The plates are thin and have historic re-bushing and minor punching to the pivot holes. The pallets and backcock and pendulum are probably not original. The top edge of the front plate has two screws inserted into threaded holes - the purpose of these is unknown but is not considered to be indicative of alteration.The hand arbor is a recent replacement (original is included with the lot) as is the strike release detent arm. The hour wheel, star wheel and calendar drive pinion assembly are also of recent making as is the calendar pin-wheel screwed to the rear of the dial. A calendar ring is present and again is most likely of recent manufacture. The calendar rings outer diameter is presently too large hence it will not fit between the four dial feet; the outer edge needs 'turning down' before it will fit however the spacing of the numbers etc appears to indicate that once this has been done the ring can be fitted.The dial is in good original condition retaining old thick gilding to the plate. The calendar aperture has been part-filled to allow shaping of the aperture to match positioning of the numerals engraved on the disc present with the lot. The chapter ring has traces of old silvering - the feet are unusual in that they are long and double-drilled so that they also serve and the dial feet. The hand present with the movement is not original.The present lot generally survives in good original condition with stalled restoration mainly limited to the under dial/calendar work; the restoration has not been completed due to the previous owner passing away.There are no weights included in the present lot. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM III MONTH DURATION LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALGEORGE ETHERINGTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1695-1700The six finned pillar bell striking movement with high-position external countwheel and anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, scroll decorated calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and signed Geo. Etherington, London to lower margin, with later pierced steel hands, the angles applied with twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels incorporating foliate scroll engraved infill to margins between, (no pendulum or weights).31cm (12.125ins) square, 14.5cm (5.75ins) deep including seatboard. George Etherington is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1684 having previously being apprenticed to Robert Rooksby possibly in Newcastle-on-Tyne or York. In 1689 he moved from the 'Dial in Fleet Street' to 'against the New Church in the Strand', London. In 1697 he signed the Oath of Allegiance and became an Assistant of the Clockmakers' Company in 1701, Warden in 1706 and finally Master in 1709. He attended until at least 1720 and is thought to have died in 1729.Condition Report: The movement between the plates appears complete and in original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapewheel and pallets (historic 'service' replacements). The movement is somewhat dirty/dusty but there is nothing to suggest that trains would not run once a gentle clean/service has been undertaken. Externally the backcock is a replacement and the crutch has been repaired. The under-dial motionwork is complete including the calendar wheel. The dial is heavily discoloured with most of the silvering to the chapter ring worn-off. There are two 'tabs' riveted to the upper edge pf the plate indicating that an arch had been fitted at some point (now removed). The hands are relacements.Movement has an old seatboard (damaged) and two pulleys. There are no weights or a winding key included with the lot.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Ɵ HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE BOOKS MAINLY RELATING ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKSSEVEN PUBLICATIONS:Loomes, Brian BRASS DIAL CLOCKS Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1998, gilt titled blue cloth with dj; Robinson, Tom THE LONGCASE CLOCK Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1989, blue cloth with dj; Dawson, P.G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks The Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1982, gilt titled blue cloth with dj; Roberts, Derek British Longcase Clocks Schiffer Publishing Limited, West Chester PA 1990, yellow cloth with dj; Bruton, Eric The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks, A Guide to Dating English Antique Clocks N.A.G, Press Limited, London 1981, dj; Jagger, Cedric Royal Clocks, The British Monarchy and its Timekeepers 1300-1900 Robert Hale Limited, London 1983, blue cloth with dj, and Symonds, R.W. MASTERPIECES OF ENGLISH FURNITURE AND CLOCKS facsimile reprint of the 1940 edition, Studio Editions, London 1986, grey cloth with dj, (7). 

AN UNUSUAL CARVED AND INLAID WALNUT LONGCASE REGULATOR OF ONE-MONTH DURATIONHUXTABLE, NEWTON ABBOT, WITH MOVEMENT BY LENZKIRCH, 1875-80The four pillar centre-seconds movement with tapered plates, Harrison's maintaining power, six spoke wheel crossings and all pivots jewelled above the greatwheel, with deadbeat escapement incorporating adjustable jewelled pallets regulated by substantial 'gridiron' compensated disc-bob seconds pendulum suspended from a separate 'A' frame applied to the movement seatboard and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the backplate stamped with LENZKIRCH, A.U.G. trademark over serial number 446439, the 9.25 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial engraved HUXTABLE, NEWTON ABBOT, GREENWICH MEAN TIME to centre, with steel moon hands within ogee moulded spun copper bezel, the substantial Renaissance revival style case with generous architectural dentil cornice and acanthus scroll carved frieze flanked by grotesque lions masks over square door centred with a circular bevelled glass dial aperture within fan carved quadrants and moulded surround, flanked by squat stop-fluted strip pilasters with Corinthian type capitals, the sides each with conforming carved frieze over panel inlaid with a shield cartouche within foliate borders, the trunk with acanthus carved ogee-shaped dentils to throat over bevel-glazed door and side panels revealing a burr walnut veneered backboard, the base with stepped ogee lip moulding over male mask centred foliate scroll inlaid panel to front and conforming shield cartouche decorated sides, on stepped skirt base with disc feet.223cm (87.75ins) high, 66cm (26ins) wide, 39.5cm (15.5ins) wide. An E. Huxtable is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working from Newton Abbot, Devon from circa 1820. The Lenzkirch clock factory was founded in 1849 by clockmaker Eduard Hauser and organ maker Ignaz Schpperle who decided to make clock movements and parts of the highest quality using line production in order supply individual clockmakers for finishing and casing. Within a few years the factory was producing complete clocks, however towards the end of the century the factory went into decline due to failure in keeping up with new production techniques. This resulted in the firm being sold to the Junghans brothers who continued it as an off-shoot until its final closure in 1932. The current lot demonstrates the fact that the firm were able to produce clocks of the finest quality; from the serial number the present timepiece can be dated to around 1878.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements to the train. The pendulum suspension post has been re-attached (soldered rivet repair); the suspension spring I broken and incomplete. The dial has significant surface defects (look like casting faults which have been accentuated by past corrosion causing pitting?). These would prove problematic to the dial as their removal by turning-down the plate would probably require re-engraving of the numerals etc afterwards. The hands appear original and intact although the hour has noticeable historic corrosion.The seatboard is most likely a replacement and unusually rests on uprights applied to the inside of the hood. Hence the movement and dial have to be removed through the front of the case before the hood (complete with the back panel at the rear) can be removed. The cheek uprights applied to the inside of the hood are also most likely replacements however there are shadows to the inside of the hood side panels indicating position of previous supporting structure at a level commensurate with the present seatboard arrangement. Despite this unusual arrangement we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case (on stylistic grounds etc.).The case generally is in good condition with noticeable faults essentially limited to some wear/small losses to the veneers applied to the lower edge of the hood (from placing the hood down on a surface once it has been removed) and the top board is probably a replacement. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Timepiece has pendulum (in good original condition), a non-original brass-cased weight and a winding key (no case key is required). Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III INLAID SATINWOOD QUARTER-CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK IN THE SHERATON MANNERJAMES WILSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells, the 12 inch circular single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and signed James Wilson, London to centre, with pierced steel hands, Arabic five minutes to outer track and N/S strike selection lever at three o'clock, the case modelled on a design by Thomas Sheraton with gadrooned-carved ebonised cushion-shaped pad to the concave-sided pediment incorporating a basket-of-flowers decorated oval marquetry cartouche to fascia, over satinwood panel frieze and square hood door with brass bezel-edged circular glazed dial aperture bordered by oak-leaf inlaid quadrant panels within chevron edged crossbanded surround, flanked by slender reeded inverted baluster carved ebonised free-standing columns with leafy caps and bases continuing up past the frieze to support giltwood stylised pineapple finials, the sides with scroll-pierced rectangular sound frets and conforming ebonised half columns applied against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with concave moulding over satinwood panel to throat and slender break-arch door veneered in satinwood centred with inlaid concentric circles within complex ebonised edge mouldings and flanked by inset ebonised slender baluster columns matching those of the hood to front angles, the plinth base with cavetto top mouldings over banded frieze and fascia centred with a shaped satinwood panel incorporating oval cartouche inlaid with floral still life, flanked by projecting reeded pilasters terminating with squat tapered feet with conforming banded frieze to lower edge of the panel between.227cm (89.5ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. James Wilson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1781 and working in Westminster, London until 1824.The case of the present clock is particularly interesting in that it clearly follows a design by Thomas Sheraton published in his 1802 publication the Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book'.Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although it will run, strike and chime (once set-up) the mechanism is somewhat dusty/discoloured hence a gentle clean/overhaul is advised prior to putting into service. The dial has some slight spotting/discolouration to the silvering and light scratching around the winding holes otherwise is in good condition with minimal wear and rubbing to the engraving. The hands appear undamaged.The movement retains its original seatboard which rests on undisturbed cheek uprights hence movement and dial are original to the case. The case generally is in sound condition with faults mainly limited to minor bumps, scuffs, light shrinkage and other age-related blemishes. The superstructure has a centre hole indicating that a third finial was fitted at some point (no longer present). The front upper corner of the plinth is missing small length of ebonised moulding to the top of the projection strip pilaster. The plinth front panel has a horizontal shrinkage crack across the centre and the right hand hood fret has a small loss.Clock has pendulum (suspension spring lacking) three weights, a case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A CHARLES II BRASS LANTERN CLOCKWILLIAM HOLLOWAY, STROUD, DATED (16)78The separately wound trains with brass cheeked pulleys now running with chains, the going train with reinstated verge escapement regulated by short pendulum incorporating anchor-shaped flutes to the bob swinging within the frame at the rear, the strike train sounding the hours on a bell mounted above the frame via a countwheel, the dial with vacant circle within concentric band of engraved scrolling foliage issuing from a flowerhead to the lower margin and interrupted by engraved signature William Holloway, of Stroud '78 to the upper edge, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating wheatear half hour markers, with sculpted steel hand and radial leaf engraved infill to the corners, the frame with one-piece corner castings formed as Doric columns beneath vase finials with acorn shaped caps, the front and sides applied with symmetrical scroll pierced cast brass frets with the front incorporating foliate engraved detail, beneath domed bell bearer capped with a vase finial, with original concentric ring decorated brass side doors and iron hanging hoop to rear, on integral inverted acorn shaped feet.41cm (16.25ins) high, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. William Holloway is recorded in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers as the son of the clockmaker John Holloway born in 1732 at Market Lavington, Wiltshire. In 1658 he moved, along with his father and younger brother Richard, to Stroud in order to take-on the workshop of the recently deceased John Snow. Holloway was married to Hester Hieron in 1664 and continued working until his death in 1694. William Holloway had three sons one of which, John, continued the business in Stroud after his death; the other two, William and Arthur, moved to London to pursue the trade in the capital.  William Holloway was a confident, accomplished and relatively prolific maker who used distinctive castings for his frames which appear almost unique to the Holloway family. His early clocks (1661 to circa 1680) used castings loosely based on the London second period style but were one-piece (i.e. finials and feet were cast integral with the posts) with tall slender finials capped by distinctive acorn turnings. Three examples by Holloway with this type of frame are illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on page 246 (Figures V/78-80). The second type of frame used was much more akin to the standard London third period pattern but again employed one-piece castings and appeared to be short-lived as they are only seen on clocks dating to the first five or six years of the 1680's (see White, page 247, Figure V/81). The third pattern was again based on London third period practice but was much more generous with distinctly bulbous swellings to the finials and feet, two clocks with this type of frame are illustrated in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers pages 207 and 209 Figures 13.8 and 13.13. Other traits of Holloways work include the continued use of separate winding for each train long after most other makers had adopted Huygens' single-weight endless rope system. Clocks with separately wound trains are characterised by having hour bell hammers positioned to the right hand side of the movement. Loomes suggests that Holloway may have continued this practice as it allowed straightforward disablement of the strike train by simply removing or not winding the strike weight. Another unusual feature peculiar to Holloway was that he often used four wheel trains in order to give a longer duration. The current lot is a typical of Holloway's first phase of work with one-piece castings incorporating acorn-shaped feet and caps to the finials. Indeed the clock can be very closely compared to another example by Holloway dated 1674 illustrated by George White on page 246 (Figure V/79).Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been re-converted to its original configuration of verge escapement with short pendulum having previously been converted to anchor escapement regulated by long pendulum swinging outside of the case to the rear. The re-conversion has been executed to reasonable standard however the contrate and escapewheel are noticeable replacements due to having slightly different feel (mostly in their weight) to remaining original wheelwork. The potances are well-executed and appear to utilise the original holes; the anchor-shaped pendulum bob is probably a little heavy and has been re-attached using solder. The top plate has spare holes to the rear edge from the previous anchor long pendulum backcock and an enlarged slot beneath the escape wheel to provide space for the previous anchor pallets escapement. The going train second wheel arbor (original) has ben thinned adjacent to the pinion to allow additional clearance for the previous anchor escape wheel. In addition to the above evidence of previous conversion to anchor escapement to long pendulum there is an additional pair of pivot holes (towards the top of the front and centre movement bars) the indicating that the clock may have also been fitted with an anchor escapement with short pendulum (facilitated by increasing the train to four wheels). It is possible that the pendulum for this configuration utilised the same space as the present pendulum which would account for the slot cut in the bottom plate beneath the anchor-shaped bob to allow additional clearance for slightly longer pendulum. The backplate is no longer present and was most likely removed along with the alarm mechanism which would have been mounted to the exterior of the plate at the time of conversion to long pendulum. The original hanging hoop is still present; the corresponding spurs would have most likely been fitted to backplate hence it is most probable that the clock was housed in a tall 'pencil case' type longcase after conversion to long pendulum.Except for the escapement both trains appear to be entirely original and in good order; the pulleys probably originally ran with rope lines. Although the clock is in working order a gentle service/lubrication is advised. The dial is in good original condition with some historic scratching, wear and surface casting texture to the vacant centre where the alarm disc would have been (removed at time of conversion to long escapement); the hand appears original and is nicely made. The frame is in fine original condition and the frets appear original. The bell is a replacement (domed support appears original); the top finial is also a replacement. The side doors are rare original survivors.Clock has two lead weights. Condition Report Disclaimer

A LARGE GROUP OF CAST CLOCK BELLSANONYMOUS, 17th CENTURY AND LATERComprising two lantern clock bells, twelve domed thirty-hour clock bells, seven shallower thirty-hour clock bells, five smaller bells possibly appropriate for eight-day longcase clocks, and ten table or mantel clock bells, (34).The largest 15cm (6ins) diameter. 

A RARE WILLIAM III RACK-STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH ELEVEN-INCH DIALJAMES DELANCE, FROME, CIRCA 1695The four (formerly six) finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum and substantial steelwork for the rack striking mechanism, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, scroll border engraved calendar aperture and ringed winding holes 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 Jam's Delance, Froom fecit to lower margin, the angles with applied winged cherub mask and scroll case spandrels (lacking hands, pendulum and weights).32cm (12.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep. 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.Condition Report: Between the plates the movement appears to survive in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapement pallets. The underdial hour strikework is intact and appears all-original although the rack assembly pivot has been relocated slightly. The centre minute pipe is fitted with an additional quarter rack indicating that at one time the clock also sounded the quarters. There are also spare holes to both plates (and a pivot post to the frontplate) indicating an additional hammer was fitted along with respective detents etc for quarter strike-work. In addition to this there are two pairs of vacant holes indicating that the movement was originally fitted with two additional pillars. Although essentially in working condition the movement is dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean/service before putting to use; the twelve-hour hour wheel (fitted to the hour pipe) also has a folded tooth which will require repair. The dial is in sound original condition although the lower right corner has a loss to the tip of the plate. There are also three slight casting/stress cracks to the edge of the plate. The matting is finely executed and is in good unworn condition except for a couple of light surface scratches. The chapter ring has some localised patchy discolouration, the spandrels appear original and are in good condition. As catalogued there are no hands, lines, pulleys, weights, pendulum or seatboard present with the current lot. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE CHARLES II GILT BRASS TEN-AND-A-QUARTER-INCH LONGCASE CLOCK DIAL FOR A KEY-WOUND CLOCKLAWRENCE DEBNAM, FROME, CIRCA 1675The 10.25 inch square gilt brass plate with fine symmetrical scrolling tulip engraved decoration to centre issuing from a stylised urn positioned between the winding holes and incorporating flamboyant scrolling signature Lawrence Debnam, in Froome Me Fecit to upper margin, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and winged cherub mask cast spandrels to angles, the rear with four feet.26cm (10.25ins) square, 2.5cm (1in) deep. Lawrence Debnam is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Frome, Somerset in 1643 and was working from Cheap Street in the town from at least 1667 and is thought to have died in 1682/3. The presence of James Delance's signature beneath the chapter ring suggests that he was also involved in the making of the current lot. James Delance is recorded by Loomes as born in Downton, Wiltshire in 1655, he is believed to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Lawrence Debnam 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 Debnam who died in 1683 at the age of 40. By 1721 Delance had moved to Downton, Wiltshire and was still working in 1736.  The current lot can be directly compared to the dial of a thirty-hour clock by Debnam illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840, exhibit 5 pages 30-33. It is most likely that engraving for both these dials by Debnam was strongly influenced by the work of John London of Bristol. Indeed a dial for an eight-day clock by London demonstrating strong stylistic similarities to the present lot is illustrated by Darken on page 38 (exhibit 7). 

Ɵ HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE WORKS ON LONGCASE CLOCKSSIX PUBLICATIONS:Robey, John The LONGCASE CLOCK Reference Book VOLUME 1 and VOLUME 2 second enlarged edition, Mayfield Books, Ashbourne 2001, both with dj and in marbled slipcase; Roberts, Derek British Longcase Clocks Schiffer Publishing Limited, West Chester PA 1990, dj; Robinson, Tom THE LONGCASE CLOCK Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1995, dj; Loomes, Brian BRASS DIAL CLOCKS Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1998, dj; Loomes, Brian PAINTED DIAL CLOCKS 1770-1870 Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1994, dj; and a copy of Loomes, Brian GRANDFATHER CLOCKS and their cases Bracken Books, London 1985, dj, (6).  

A WILIAM AND MARY THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH TEN-INCH DIALBEN WRIGHT, LONDON, CIRCA 1690The posted countwheel bell striking single handed movement with rectangular section uprights rivetted to both the top and bottom plates and anchor escapement for regulation by a 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 BEN Wright, London to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hand and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, (no pendulum or weight)31.5cm (12.5ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep. Benjamin Wright is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born circa 1664 and apprenticed in April 1678 to Abraham Prime. He gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1685 and is believed to have worked from Bell Alley, Coleman Street, London until his death prior to January 1709/10. 

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A MAHOGANY AND OAK LONGCASE MOONPHASE CLOCK, BY W. GARNER OF CHESTER early 19th century, with an eight day movement, painted dial, and roman numerals, 199cm high x 60cm wide (together with pendulum and weights)

Modern mahogany longcase clock, arched pediment with orb finial, turned supports, long door, plinth base, 9" arched brass dial with cast spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, German movement, striking on gongs, height 205cm.

Oak and mahogany longcase clock, swan neck pediment with orb finial, rope twist supports, short door, plinth base, 12" arched painted dial with floral spandrels, subsidiary seconds dial, eight day movement striking on a bell, height 221cm.Condition report:The face hasa some cracking to the surfaces. Has all hands. The top eagle finial has snapped off and is loose. There base of the trunk planks are starting to separate. There is light rubbing to the edges and corners, light sunning to the base areas. Otherwise solid. Comes with weights and pendulum.

William IV Scottish mahogany cased eight day longcase clock, c. 1835, the painted 12in dial marked indistinctly 'Comrie', with pendulum, two lead weights and key, 216cm high overall.CONDITION REPORT: In working order.  Needing wound, so won't go fully until wound. 

19th century mahogany eight day longcase clock, the 14in dial painted with historical figures from the continents, twin subsidiary dials, with lead weights and pendulum, 228cm high overall.CONDITION REPORT: Hands lacking to the seconds dial.  There is a broken piece of wood (present) to the back board.  There is a crack to the glass on the dial.  There are old stains/marks to the case.

An antique mahogany longcase clock by Cole of Ipswich

A GEORGIAN AND LATER OAK AND MAHOGANY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK, the hood with a swan neck pediment and turned pillars, flanking a glazed door, enclosing a painted arched 13 inch dial, with moon phase movement, Roman numerals, seconds and date dials signed J.Barton of Sheffield, on a trunk inlaid with a bird and leaf decoration to door and base, on bracket feet, with two weights, pendulum, winding key, and trunk key, height 236cm (condition - appears to be heavily restored, as replacement timbers in multiple areas)