A gilt brass spring-driven quarter-chiming lantern mantel clock The frame and dial signed for John Thornton, Sudbury, early 18th century; the movement by William Page, London, late 19th century The six pillar triple chain fusee movement chiming the quarters on four graduated gongs and striking the hour on a further larger gong, the going train with Harrison's maintaining power and half-deadbeat escapement regulated by short lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed W'M PAGE, West End Clock Manufacturer, G't Portland St't, LONDON, the posted case with dial engraved for John Thornton, Sudbury to the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers beneath leafy scroll engraved and pierced frets flanked by vase finials with domed bell bearer above, the sides with rococo scroll engraved doors, on ball feet, 38cm (15ins) high; now mounted on a cushion-moulded ebonised stand with turned feet, 45cm (17.75ins) high overall. John Thornton is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as a bellfounder and clockmaker working in Sudbury, Suffolk 1708-20. William Page is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1875-81.
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A French lacquered brass carriage clock, Richard and Company, Paris, circa 1900 The eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with oval trademark R & Co, MADE IN PARIS to backplate , the dial with pierced gilt rosette centre within applied cream enamel Arabic numeral chapter ring and blued steel spade hands within rectangular mask overlaid with pierced scroll fret infill, the bevel glazed case with twist turned hinged baton handle above complex two-tier moulded cornice and Corinthian corner columns with conforming twist turned shafts, on moulded base incorporating channelled decoration to angles and simple rectangular squab feet, 17cm (6.75ins) high excluding handle; with original leather covered outer travelling case. Richard and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as being the London branch of the French firm Richard et Cie (founded in Paris in 1848) which was set up in 1857. By 1867 the branch was located at 24 Cannon Street and signed clocks in English. Richard et Cie were prolific makers of better quality carriage clocks as well as other types of decorative mantel clock who received an Honourable Mention in the 1889 Paris Exposition.
A French gilt brass and patinated steel novelty 'quarterdeck' mantel clock Guilmet, Paris, late 19th century The eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by compound pendulum with upper crossed spring suspension for the figural bob and stamped GLT, BREVETTE, S.G.D.G. trademark over serial number 1313 to backplate, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with steel spade hands and canted bezel set into the cabin elevation of the case modelled as the stern of a ship with upper poop deck applied with binnacle compass before a figure cast as a sailor at the helm rocking from side-to-side with the motion of the pendulum, with curved balustrading behind terminating with lantern posts to sides over lower deck accessed via a ladder to the left and with another figure of a mariner gathering rope from a coil to the right, on moulded gilt base applied onto black marble plinth with gilt block feet, 29cm (11.5ins) high; with green velvet lined ebonised wood stand, 34cm (13.5ins) high overall. Relatively little is known about Andre Romain Guilmet other than he specialised in producing highly fashionable mystery clocks and industrial timepieces during the last quarter of the 19th century. Another example to this design by Guilmet is illustrated in Roberts, Derek Mystery Novelty and Fantasy Clocks on page 225 (figs. 22-2 a-d).
A German gilt metal mounted walnut 'swinging cherub' mantel timepiece Lenzkirch, Germany, circa 1905 The small single train going barrel movement with inverted wheel train regulated by upside-down anchor escapement connected via a brass wire cranked armature to the back-and-forth swinging pendulum pivoted beneath the movement, the backplate stamped with Lenzkirch A.U.G., 1 Million trademark over serial number 13463, the silvered Arabic numeral dial decorated with a rosette to centre and with cartouche numerals within applied gilt bezel, the case of architectural form with concave-sided pediment surmounted by a vase finial and applied with foliate cast panel mount to front over ogee cornice and gilt stud decorated shaped panel around dial, the base with baluster-turned columns flanking recess enclosing the pendulum the with bob cast as a child on a swing fronting foliate gilt surround decorated back panel flanked by incised scroll-shaped side projections capped with gilt finials, on ogee- moulded plinth base with curved side sections and disc feet, 43cm (17ins) high. 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 business 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
A French alabaster and gilt metal novelty mantel clock with conical pendulum The movement by Samuel Marti, Paris, late 19th century The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement stamped with S. Marti et Cie, MEDALLE DE BRONZE roundel and serial number 4745, 4 6 to backplate, the dial with open centre revealing motionwork within white enamel Roman numeral chapter ring and with blued steel moon hands set within a gilt bezel and white alabaster shield-shaped housing with surmount cast as a standing putto holding aloft a silk suspended pendulum with star decorated blue spherical bob driven in a rotating conical motion by the movement via a rotating wire crank engaging with a pin at the base, the whole set on moulded shaped gilt-edged platform plinth applied with mounts cast as an easel flanking a lyre to sides, with musical trophy to centre and gilt disc-shaped feet, 37cm (14.5ins) high overall. This type of clock was made popular by Eugene Farcot (1830-96) who started producing such clocks in 1861, his output included some of monumental proportions most probably made for exhibition purposes (see Roberts, Derek Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks pages 123-130).
An American polychrome painted cast iron figural blinking eye mantel timepiece 'The Admiral' The Waterbury Clock Company, Connecticut, late 19th century The thirty-hour movement with skeletonised plates and oversized lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic brass balance with wire armature connected from the lever to the pivoted eyes of the figure, the lower rail of the frontplate stamped with trademark WATERBURY, CLOCK CO, CT, with circular white laminated paper Roman numeral dial incorporating slot for the regulating lever at twelve-o'clock and with blued steel hands set behind hinged glazed brass bezel into the belly of the case modelled as a portly gentleman in 18th century dress wearing bicorn hat, blue coat with epaulettes, yellow breaches and boots, with eyes 'blinking' to the motion of the escapement, mounted on serpentine outline moulded oblong base with shaped apron incorporating feet to angles, 40cm (16ins) high. This design of 'blinking eye' novelty timepiece was Patented by The Bradley and Hubbard Manufacturing Company of Meriden, Connecticut on July 14th 1857.
A fine French small porcelain panel inset ormolu mantel clock Martin, Baskett and Martin, Paris, circa 1860 The circular eight-day movement rack striking on a bell and signed Martin Baskett & Martin, Paris over number 477 to backplate, the rectangular light-green bisque porcelain panel dial with fine foliate painted rosette and repeat signature MARTIN BASKETT & MARTIN, PARIS to centre within vine decorated Gilt Roman cartouche numeral chapter ring over polychrome scene of two seated cherubs arranging flowers to lower margin, the rectangular case with surmount cast as a seated Classical female muse within repeating husk swag and crossed feather moulded border over scroll decorated frieze and female caryatid mounted angles, the sides inset with further bisque panels finely painted with cherubs holding aloft baskets of fruit on a conforming light green ground, on repeating anthemion cast ogee moulded skirt base with elaborate paw feet, 26cm (10.25ins) high. Provenance: The estate of a connoisseur collector of regional furniture, works of art and clocks.
A French ormolu and patinated bronze figural mantel clock The movement with indistinct maker's stamp, Paris, late 19th century The circular outside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with Brocot type rate adjustment and obscured stamped roundel ADRIEN COMMO.., FAB. B'TE S.G.D.G., PARIS over number 43 to backplate, the movement contained within a blue painted sphere applied with gilt Roman hour numerals and arrow-form hands beneath surmount cast as a tied quiver of arrows and a flaming torch, set beside a patinated bronze figure of Cupid resting with his bow onto a shaped tall cavetto moulded platform incorporating floral decorated panels and applied with cast lovebirds to centre, on integral foliate scroll cast feet, 28cm (11ins) high.
A fine French Sevres style porcelain mounted ormolu mantel clock garniture, Unsigned, late 19th century The circular eight-day movement regulated by platform escapement with sprung balance set into a powder-blue porcelain sphere with surmount cast as dove and incorporating dial painted with figure of seated Chronos to centre within an elaborate repeating jewelled gilt scroll bordered Roman numeral chapter ring, the whole raised on tapered gilt pedestal inset with panel painted with a cherub flanked by scroll-outline female terms, the elaborate D-ended base applied with musical trophies and fronted with a female mask emblematic of Liberty, on leaf cast squab feet flanked by scrolled side supports, (sphere complete but extensively cracked with loose section), 51cm (20ins) high; with pair of twin handled vase side pieces en-suite, each with ogee-shaped gilt decorated blue-ground cover over cylindrical body finely painted with a continuous pastoral scene incorporating figures in peasant dress over swollen base section flanked by stylised scroll handles, on circular husk decorated concave base incorporating rosette cast panels over squab feet, (one cover extensively restored), each 32cm (12.5ins) high.
A rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze small figural mantel timepiece 'au négre portefaix' incorporating musical mechanism to plinth The stand signed for Alibert, Paris, early 19th century, the timepiece movement later The later circular movement with gilt Arabic numeral dial and bevel-glazed bezel, in a case modelled as an African American male with glass eyes wearing a rimmed hat, jacket and pantaloons set in a walking pose carrying an envelope and using a cane in his left hand whilst transporting a tied cotton-bale housing the timepiece movement on his back, the rectangular plinth base inset with a panel cast in relief with three cherubs aboard a punt raised on four gilt engine-turned feet, the integral oval outline burr maple veneered stand cut with a groove to take a glass dome cover to top surface and with Swiss made musical mechanism playing a choice of two airs via a 2.5 inch pinned cylinder and a tuned steel comb to interior, the exterior with pull-wind cord to right hand side and mother of pear panel incorporating operating levers annotated Changer and Jouer flanking signature Alibert a Paris to lower margin, on four button-turned feet, the clock 26cm (10.25ins) high; the clock and base 32cm (12.5ins) high overall. Provenance: The estate of a connoisseur collector of regional furniture, works of art and clocks. The form of the current lot is based on a design registered by Jean-Andre Reiche in January 1808 (see Niehuser, Elke FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS page 149).
A rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze figural mantel clock 'au négre portefaix' The movement signed for Stevenard, Boulogne, early 19th century The circular eight-day outside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement, silk pendulum suspension and signed Stevenard a Boulogne over serial number 4775 to backplate, the circular engine-turned silvered brass dial inscribed with repeat signature STEVENARD A BOULOGNE in a downward curve between the winding holes within Roman numeral chapter ring and moulded gilt brass bezel, in a case modelled as an African American male wearing a rimmed hat, pantaloons and with a gourd suspended from his waist set in a walking pose using a cane in his left hand whilst carrying a tied cotton-bale housing the clock movement on his back, the oval patinated bronze plinth base decorated in relief with a monkey seated on a rope between two palm fronds flanked by pairs birds feeding from fruit-filled baskets, on four gilt domed feet (unrestored, pendulum lacking), 36cm (14.25ins) high. Provenance: The estate of a connoisseur collector of regional furniture, works of art and clocks. The design of the current lot was registered by Jean-Andre Reiche in January 1808 (see Niehuser, Elke FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS page 149).
A fine Louis XV ormolu and black marble figural mantel clock with concentric calendar Ridel, Paris, late 18th century The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by pendulum incorporating female sunburst mask cast bob and silk suspension, the 5 inch circular convex white enamel Arabic numeral dial signed Ridel a Paris to centre within puce concentric Arabic calendar ring, conforming hour chapters and quarters to outer track, with fine entwined ribbon-pierced and chased gilt hands and blued steel arrow calendar pointer within hinged gilt engine-turned bezel fitted with convex glass, the case with tied laurel spray and lyre cast surmount to the drum housing the movement and dial applied with ribbon tied vine trails to sides over pendant apron centred with a vacant white marble oval panel flanked by cornucopia, the whole supported via curved brackets on a pair of cylindrical black marble pedestals applied with chain-link swags and surmounted by scantily clad standing Classical female figures cast in the manner of Thomire, the rectangular platform base applied with gilt bollards united by chains around each pedestal over front incorporating gilt grotesque mask and scroll cast mount flanked by projecting panels with engine-turned inserts, on six turned gilt brass feet, 52cm (20.5ins) high. Provenance: The estate of a connoisseur collector of regional furniture, works of art and clocks. Ridel is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Paris circa 1800 with examples of his work at the Palace de Fontainbleau and in the collection of the Gemeente Museum, The Hague.
A French Louis XV style ormolu and patinated bronze figural 'elephant' mantel clock Unsigned, third quarter of the 19th century The circular outside countwheel striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with Brocot type rate adjustment, the 4.5 inch circular white Roman numeral convex enamel dial with Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track and chased gilt brass hands set within engine-turned bezel, the case modelled as an elephant with head and trunk raised supporting via a rococo scroll cast cradle the movement housed within gilt moulded drum surmounted by a putto wearing a bearskin resting on a rocky outcrop, on stepped red and contrasting Breccia marble base applied with gilt repeating leaf border and compressed bun feet, 40.5cm (16ins) high.
An Impressive Louis XV ormolu mantel clock Dehemant, Paris, mid 18th century The circular four knopped-pillar eight-day outside countwheel hour and half-hour striking movement with verge escapement regulated by small disc-bob pendulum with silk suspension, the 6.5 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed DEHEMANT, A PARIS to centre, with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands within convex glazed hinged bezel with moulded surround, in a case with sumptuous asymmetric rococo scrolls enveloping the dial and forming an elaborate crest above central swept upright incorporating lozenge-lattice decoration to front flanked by a pair of putti reading music and playing a flute seated on generous scrolls and with leafy sprays behind, the base centred with an elaborate symmetrical scroll-cast mount flanked by integral cast openwork side sections incorporating squab feet to each end, 60cm (23.5ins) high. A Charles De Hemant is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a Maitre working in Paris 1750-89.
An early Victorian small gilt and patinated brass four-glass mantel clock Jose Rodriguez Losada, London, circa 1840 The circular twin chain fusee movement with five column-turned pillars and horizontal platform English lever escapement incorporating sprung split bimetallic balance and silvered SLOW/FAST curved regulation scale to rear, the backplate with engraved signature J. R. Losada, 105 Regent St., London over vertically positioned hour bell, the silvered brass single sheet Roman numeral dial with heart-pierced blued steel hands over shaped double-line border engraved reserve enclosing repeat signature J. R. Losada, 105 Regent St., London, 6514, to lower margin, the bevel-glazed case with rectangular aperture to the cavetto moulded top over full width front door incorporating 3.75 inch wide complex ogee pointed arch glazed dial aperture with raised triangular profile surround to exterior and canted silvered brass fillet to interior, the sides with generous bevel-glazed panels, the rear with conforming panel set into ah hinged door with spring clasp, the two tier plinth base applied with band of cast patinated brass stylised acanthus foliage over cavetto moulded skirt fitted with compressed bun feet, 25.5cm (10ins) high. Jose Rodriguez Losada is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1839-75. Losada was a Spanish émigré who moved to London in 1835; he initially worked for James Moore French before setting up on his own specialising in complex precision clocks and marine chronometers for export to Spanish speaking countries. In 1864 he supplied 36 marine chronometers to the Spanish Government through the Royal Observatory at Cadiz. Losada died in 1875 leaving the business in the hands of his nephews José and Miguel Rodriguez who continued up until around 1890.
Yonge & Son, Strand, London: a Regency giltmetal and marble mantel timepiece, the gilt cylindrical body with brass roman dial and matted centre, leafy surround, supported on scrolls, signed to the backplate, the marble base with applied brass floral swag decoration and gilt brass feet, with associated glass dome and ebonised plinth on ball feet, height of clock 7 1/2in. (19cms). See illustration
A 19th century gilt metal and Sevres type panel inset mantel clock The blue enamelled dial with Roman numerals and bell striking barrel movement, the case surmounted with an urn and flanked with lion mask ring handles, standing on a plinth base. 40 cm high overall. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, expected wear, some rubbing to enamels, not guaranteed in working order.
A chinoiserie decorated mantel clock, retailed by Mappin & Webb, London The circular dial with Roman numerals and French barrel movement, the case decorated on a green ground. 25 cm high overall. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, expected wear, some slight losses to decoration, not guaranteed in working order.
A 19th century gilt metal and Sevres type porcelain inset mantel clock The repousse dial headed with musical trophies and flanked by bacchic putti and a goat, with bell striking barrel movement, standing on a wooden plinth base. 32 cm high. CONDITION REPORTS: Could do with a clean, movement loose from case, securing nuts damaged.
An early 20th century gilt brass four glass battery electric mantel timepiece by Eureka Clock Co Ltd, London The signed enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, the movement numbered 9306, patent number 14614, possible date of 1906 and Made in England, in Madelaine Model Architectural case. 38 cm high. Note: In a contemporary Asprey sales catalogue, the Madelaine case is the second most expensive Eureka at £8.18.6, twice as expensive as the cheapest model. It is consequently rarer than other Eureka models and this example has the added attraction of retaining its original gilding. See Dr. F.G. Allen Shenton, the Eureka Clock Horological Books 1999, page 95 and Crumb & Keller ed. 150 Years of Electric Horology NAWCC, Chapter 125, 1992, p.27. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, expected wear, not guaranteed in working order, stress flake to one glass pane, some nibbles to others.
An Edward VII enamel decorated silver mantel clock, hallmarked Birmingham 1903, maker's mark of The Douglas Clock Company Of balloon form, fronted with an enamel floral panel. 16 cm high. CONDITION REPORTS: Some slight denting, some slight enamel loss, one small patch of enamel repaired, movement fixing screws protruding through back, not guaranteed in working order.
A French gilt metal and Sevres style porcelain mantel clock, by Japy Freres & Cie, in the Louis XVI style, urn finial, cast with tied ribbon, floral sprigs and pendants, rosettes and scrolls, blue celeste porcelain insets, clock face with a cherub, trophies and a landscape panel, cylinder movement, striking on a bell, No. 29675*5, 40cm.
An French Transitional style "Sevres" porcelain and gilt metal mantel clock, second half of the 19th Century, porcelain panels on a light green ground, painted with birds and cherubs, case with an urn finial, leafy scrolls, scallop mask head and lion paw feet, cylinder movement, signed Hy Marc, Paris, No. 52334, striking on a bell, 44cm.
A Louis Philippe ormolu marble and ivory mantel clock, the case surmounted by a standing figure emblematic of labour, (ivory detailing damaged), the casing flanked by columns, gadrooned under section, raised on scrolled feet, white enamel dial signed Oug Weygand á Paris, cylinder movement likewise engraved and signed Marti et Cie, striking on a bell, 47cm.
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