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Lot 35
An early 19th century French Empire black marble mantel clock with gilt bronze mounts, the dial signed Bayart Bger à St Omer Of architectural form, the front mounted with terms, the finial formed as a basket of flowers and flanked by gryphons, on rectangular marble base and bun feet, on a marquetry rosewood base and glass dome, 34.5cm wide, 10cm deep, 53cm high. Provenance: Property from a private collection of European Decorative Arts N.B: This lot is subject to CITES regulations
Lot 4
A GERMAN WALNUT TERRESTRIAL GLOBE MANTEL TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The circular movement with skeletonised plates and lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance and with worm take-off from the rear of the centre wheel to drive the rotating globe surmount, the 3.5 inch circular silvered Arabic numeral dial with five minutes to outer track within moulded bezel, the case of outward swept plinth form with cavetto top moulding and surmounted with 7 inch diameter rotating globe applied with 12 coloured printed gores with countries, major cities, important topographical features, oceans, shipping lanes, islands, tropics and other features annotated in French and pivoted between the poles within a patinated brass meridian arc, the equator with a brass band annotated with Arabic twenty-four hour numerals supported by two perpendicular circles and the bottom pivot applied with a wheel driven by another connected to the movement housed in the case beneath, the rear of the timepiece with brass cover stamped GES. GESCHUTZ, REGISTERED, DEPOSE, on moulded skirt base incorporating shaped apron to front.43cm (17ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Clocks incorporating globes to allow 'world time' to be displayed became popular during the latter part of the 19th century most likely in response to telegraph technology bringing real-time global communication within reach. Such timepieces are able to provide the relative time at any given global location by reading the twenty-four hour ring against the longitude for the location once the globe has been orientated such that the hour ring provides correct local time.Condition Report: The clock movement is in original working condition although a sensitive clean/overhaul is advised. The dial has overall patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvered finish and slight rubbing to the numerals. The minute hand and glazed bezel are missing. The globe is in good original condition with no visible cracks or losses to the paper/gores. There is some light surface scuffing/wear to the equator and overall moderate patchy foxing, discolouration and browning to the varnish. The top pivot also has some adjacent wear. The brass work is complete and in good condition albeit somewhat oxidised/tarnished in appearance. The walnut clock case is in fine original condition; the brass rear cover is tarnished.Timepiece has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 74
A FRENCH EMPIRE SMALL ORMOLU LYRE-SHAPED MANTEL TIMEPIECERIEUSSEC, PARIS, EARLY 19th CENTURY The circular eight-day single train movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension and stamped RIEUSSEC. H;GER DU ROI, 92 to the left hand margin of the backplate, the 2.5 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Rieussec, H'GER DU ROI to centre, with blued steel moon hands set within gilt engine-milled ropetwist bezel, the case modelled as a lyre with foliate and anthemion cast decoration to the twin uprights centred with simulated strings beneath palmette crest to the centre of the superstructure, on oval section plinth base incorporating lappet leaf decoration to top mouldings and festoon leaf mounts to waist, on disc-turned feet; now with a glass dome cover and wooden stand.The clock 24cm (9.5ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep; the dome and stand 29cm (11.5ins) high. Rieussec is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as working from Rue du Marche-Pallu, Paris, 1804-12, then Rue Neuve des Petits champs in 1815 before becoming Rieussec and Fils in 1830.
Lot 76
A FINE FRENCH EMPIRE BRONZE AND SIENA MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONSJACQUIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1825The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped JACQUIER, A PARIS over serial number 712, the 4.5 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Jacquier to the slightly recessed centre and with steel moon hand set within rosette decorated leaf-cast gilt bezel, the case with a standing figure finely cast as Orpheus wearing a laurel wreath and a cape and holding a lyre, stood next to a pedestal surmounted with urn draped with a cloth inscribed EURIDICE to waist, over tablet upstand, acanthus cast ogee cornice, dial and two tier repeating lotus leaf and anthemion cast skirt mouldings, the plinth base inset with a cast frieze of Orpheus attending the court of Hades and Persephone, on generous acanthus cast ogee moulded skirt base with lions paw front feet. 91cm (35.75ins) high, 63.5cm (25ins) wide, 21.5cm (8.5ins) deep. The present clock represents the legend of Orpheus who, after the death of his wife Euridice (from the bite of viper), pleaded her return from the underworld by venturing to the court of Hades and Persephone to sing for her life back. Deeply touched by his song they agreed but on the condition that Orpheus was to leave ahead of her and was not to look back until they had reached the surface. Alas Orpheus looked back before Euridice had cleared the entrance to the underworld causing her to be returned and lost from him forever.
Lot 77
A FINE FRENCH EMPIRE BRONZE AND SIENA MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONSJACQUIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1825The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum now with Brocot type regulation, the backplate stamped JACQUIER, A PARIS over initials G D to centre and with serial number 146 to upper left hand margin, the 4 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed JACQUIER, A PARIS to the slightly recessed centre and incorporating subsidiary seconds dial interrupting the Roman numeral chapter ring at twelve o'clock, with steel moon hands set within generous gilt laurel wreath cast bezel, the case with standing figure finely cast as Caesar wearing a toga and a laurel crown resting against a pedestal whilst supporting a scroll in his left hand, the pedestal fascia with fine relief cast mount depicting Mars stood amongst martial trophies including SPQR and NPT eagle standards beneath the dial, the plinth base inset with cast frieze of Mercury flanked by Ceres in a chariot drawn by Chimera opposing figures emblematic of the arts, on generous acanthus cast ogee moulded skirt base with leafy scroll cast bracket front feet.88cm (34.5ins) high, 56cm (22ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep.
Lot 82
A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE STYLE ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL 'AU BON SAUVAGE' MANTEL TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, 20th CENTURY, THE CASE INCORPORATING ELEMENTS POSSIBLY ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE-PHILIPPE THOMIREIncorporating a nickel finish 'Grade 8' eight-day seven-jewel timepiece movement by WALTHAM WATCH CO. with lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate signed, engraved 8 DAYS and numbered 27916995, the 4 inch convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and fine scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass hands, with engine-milled gilt surround set into a gilt drum fitted with hinged door to rear, supported via naturalistically cast rails onto the shoulders of two standing patinated bronze figures, each in striding pose, wearing tobacco leaf skirts and stood bare-foot on a break-arch ended naturalistically cast gilt panel applied to a conforming patinated bronze plate, the whole resting on a verde antico marble block plinth.19cm (11.5ins) high, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. The castings for the figures, rustic poles and baseplate can be directly compared to those on a clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire entitled Paul and Virginie illustrated in Niehuser, Elke FRENCH BRONZE CLOCKS on page 151.
Lot 84
A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU AND 'BLANC DE CHINE' PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT BY VINCENTI ET CIE, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 medallion beneath serial number 2329, the 3 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertical Arabic hour numerals and scroll-pierced gilt brass hands set behind a hinged convex bevel-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, the case with white ceramic recumbent figure in stylised oriental dress attended by a boy with a slice of melon, set on a gilt brass oval stand cast and chased with open foliate rococo scrollwork, the rear issuing a naturalistically cast shrub applied with porcelain blooms suspending the clock movement within a white ceramic melon above the figure and surmounted by a Ho-Ho bird.38.5cm (15ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 21.5cm (8.5ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all-original. Both trains are currently fully wound; the strike train is operational however the going train is currently not running most likely due to 'gumming-up' (the escapement appears undamaged and the balance will pivot). Movement therefore most likely only requires a gentle clean/service. The dial has very slight hairline cracks issuing from a small chip the right-hand winding hole and some blemishes to the left of the '10' numeral; the dial otherwise appears to be in good original condition but has overall heavy grime deposits/discolouration.The porcelain 'melon' hosing the movement has a small chip to the rear adjacent to the bezel together with some light hairline stress cracks and one or two firing shrinkage cracks. The figure group also has firing shrinkage cracks. The right hand of the larger figure has been restored, his left hand has restoration to the forefinger and the smaller figure also has restoration to his hands. The slice of melon has a small chip to one end, and a fruit to the base (behind the larger figure) is missing its stalk/bud. The Ho-Ho bird has lost his feet and has been re-attached to the gilt frame with glue. There is one flower missing; of the 19 that are present four have a noticeable loss of either a petal or most of a petal, damage is otherwise limited to some tiny edge chipping to around half of the blooms. The gilt metal work is in good original condition with no obvious losses or repairs.Clock does not have a winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 86
A FRENCH NAPOLEON III ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONSTHE MOVEMENT BY SAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1870The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement and Brocot type regulation to pendulum suspension, the backplate stamped with Samuel Marti & C., MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel and serial number 1435 over additional numeral 6 to lower margin, the 4.75 inch circular convex blue-on-white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and scroll pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged bead cast convex glazed bezel, the very substantial case with surmount cast as a reclining Classical female muse in flowing robes holding a laurel wreath and resting her elbow on a lyre, together with Putti attendant making notes on a tablet already inscribed Honore, Alexandre and Raphael seated beside a stack of books, laurel wreaths and a sword, the breakfronted plinth base centred with the dial adorned with richly cast acanthus crest and arched egg-and-dart mouldings over leafy scrolls issuing floral festoon to apron, flanked by recessed panels each centred with a rosette and generous leaf-cast angle mounts continuing down to the cavetto moulded skirt base cast with leafy trails to mouldings and inset with panels, on toupe feet resting on a purpose made gilt plinth.64cm (25.25ins) high including giltwood stand, 86cm (34ins) wide, 28.5cm (11.25ins) deep.
Lot 91
A FRENCH BRASS INLAID EBONISED FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK WITH ETCHED-GLASS PANELSSTAMPED FOR PERT BALLY, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with Brocot type escapement regulated by 'gridiron' pendulum with enamelled disc to the bob inscribed R and A for regulation, the backplate numbered 2548 to upper left hand margin over PERT BALLY, A PARIS and S, Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE to centre, the 4.75 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands and ogee moulded brass surround, the case with shaped pediment upstand, ogee cornice and brass double-line edged frieze to lintel, over rectangular glazed door decorated with etched stylised scrollwork borders to the glass panel flanked by line inlaid uprights to the frame, the sides with further break-arch outline scrollwork etched borders to the glass panels and the rear door decorated with lozenge lattice work, on stepped ogee moulded plinth base with conforming panel inlay to fascia and squab feet.51cm (20ins) high, 27cm (10.75ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: Property removed from 8 Great Pulteney Street, Bath
Lot 92
A FRENCH GILT, PATINATED AND SILVERED BRASS NOVELTY 'QUARTERDECK' MANTEL CLOCKGUILMET, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe 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 1653 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.30cm (11.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 22cm (8.75ins) deep. Andre Romain Guilmet was born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France. He was a credited as a watchmaker and inventor who specialised in producing novelty and mystery clocks for which he applied for a number of patents for designs. Amongst his other Patents was that for a bicycle where the driving chain was set below the seat. He is best known for his 'mysterieuse' figural clock with glass pendulum, this takes the form of a woman holding pendulum in her outstretched hand and arm over a marble base containing the clock below. The pendulum is impulsed by the mechanism underneath her that moves the figure imperceptibly from side to side. Guilmet's industrial series of clocks, which includes the current lot, features automated clocks in the form of windmills, lighthouses, automobiles, boats, steam hammers, boilers, etc. A Guilmet 'quarterdeck' clock is illustrated in Roberts, Derek Mystery Novelty and Fantasy Clocks on page 225 (figs. 22-2 a-d); and another (number 1313) was sold in these rooms on 15th September 2015 (lot 43) for £6,500 hammer.
Lot 1081
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BLACK SLATE MANTEL CLOCK the drum head case with glazed pendulum aperture and panelled plinth base. The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and recessed centre signed Hall Paris; Brocot type escapement and 24 day spring driven movement striking on a bell.25cm wide 46cm high
Lot 1167
A RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EIGHT-BELL CHIMING MANTEL CLOCK the black and Verdi Antico marble case with stepped pediment above turned columns enclosing a 6" marble dial with applied gilt Roman numerals fronting a three train spring driven eight-day movement chiming the quarters on eight bells and the hours on a gong.50cm highThe clock is in very good original condition with no alterations, the movement is original to the case and runs and chimes correctly when wound, there is a small chip to the corner of the top mould and the one below, no cracks or other damage to the case other than minor chips to the edges. The movement may need servicing and we can not guarantee mechanical parts.
Lot 1223
A 19TH CENTURY BLACK SLATE AND ROUGE MARBLE FRENCH MANTEL CLOCK the drum head case with scrolled tapering sides and outset columns on a platform base with glazed aperture to the front beneath a recessed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Brocot type escapement, and gilt mask fronting an eight-day spring-driven French movement with countwheel strike on a bell38cm wide 47cm high
Lot 1280
A COLLECTION OF FOUR CLOCKS comprising a late 18th-century hooded wall clock movement with alarm fronted by a 7" silvered engraved dial signed Thomas Wood, Nailsworth, an early 18th century posted framed 30-hour movement and two miniature lantern stay mantel clocks, one lacking movement (4)
Lot 1284
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EIGHT-DAY FOUR GLASS MANTEL CLOCK the visible escapement surrounded by an enamel dial with Roman numerals fronting an eight-day spring-driven movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell, having solid brass bob pendulum. The gilt brass case with moulded top above hinged doors fitted with bevelled glasses; standing on a moulded plinth base32cm high 19cm wide 14.5cm deep
Lot 1285
TWO 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CLOCKS the carriage clock with a one-piece brass case, bevelled glass panels and enamel dial fronting a spring driven movement with original cylinder escapement and a French figural mantel clock with birds and cherub enclosing an enamel dial with Roman numerals fronting a spring driven movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell (2)figural clock 25cm high
Lot 1397
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH VERDI ANTICO ND BLACK MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK the drum-shaped case supported by scrolled sides on a breakfront plinth with Verdi marble mouldings enclosing a 5" two-piece enamel dial with Roman chapter ring and visible jewelled Brocot type escapement fronting an eight-day spring driven movement striking the hours/half-hours on a bell.30.5cm high
Lot 1416
A 20TH CENTURY BRASS ELECTRIC MANTEL CLOCK UNDER GLASS CABINET the movement run by an electric magnetic pulse swinging the pendulum fronted by a 6" silvered engraved Roman chapter ring and supported on two reeded brass columns with spire finials on a brass box base mounted on an ebonised plinth under glass case41cm high
Lot 1424
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU AND PORCELAIN PANELLED FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK surmounted by a classical boy and girl with swan above an ornate case inset with two 'Sevres' panels enclosing a 3.5" porcelain dial with Roman numerals signed 'RAINGO FRERES, PARIS' fronting an eight-day spring driven movement striking the hours/half hours on a bell36cm high
Lot 662
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ROCOCO STYLE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK surmounted by a seated bronze cherub on a floral scrolling gilt brass case enclosing a 7cm enamel dial with Arabic and Roman numerals fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with original lever escapement, backplate signed Maple & Co. Paris29cm high
Lot 672
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN PANELLED ORNATE CAST BRASS MANTEL CLOCK the concave case with cherub's head side pieces, stepped leaf cast base and floral swagwork border enclosing a sevres style painted porcelain dial with cherub centre fronting a French 8-day striking movement on a bell31cm high 30cm wideThe clock is of very good quality and in good original unrestored condition. No chips or cracks to the porcelain panels or dial, the ormolu is rubbed in places, the movement is complete, striking and running when wound but is very dirty and will need a service. The steel feather to the pendulum suspension has snapped.
Lot 674
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRONZE ORMOLU AND MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK surmounted by a blue spherical ball with enamel Roman numerals and gilt serpent hands fronting an eight-day spring driven movement raised on three bronze cherubs raised on a reeded white marble column41cm highThere are tiny chips to the white marble base on the edge, the bronze figures are loose and will need tightening and would benefit from a clean. The blue ball has some losses to the painted finish, but there are no dents. Some of the enamel numerals look to have been reglued. The escapement looks to have been replaced. It strikes the correct hours and does run but may need a service. We do not guarantee mechanical parts.
Lot 687
EUREKA CLOCK CO. LTD. LONDON. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY ENGLISH BRASS FOUR-GLASS ELECTRIC MANTEL CLOCK the moulded case inset with bevelled glass panels enclosing a 5" porcelain dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial fronting a battery-powered mechanical movement with weighted compensated magnetic impulse balance wheel32.5cm high In good overall condition, with some very light surface scratches to the top of the case. All of the bevelled glass panels are in good undamaged condition. The dial has no chips cracks or restoration and the movement looks clean and is in working condition, however we cannot guarantee mechanical parts.
Lot 705
TUPMAN, LONDON. AN ENGLISH REGENCY MARBLE AND ORMOLU FUSEE MANTEL CLOCK surmounted by an acorn and leaf garland on a drum-shaped ormolu case seated on a scrolled base and marble plinth raised on four turned feet, the 3.5" enamel dial with Roman numerals fronting an eight-day chain driven fusee movement having anchor escapement with steel and brass pendulum19cm highThis lot has come from a private collector who has the lot fully restored and overhauled. The gilding to the case is in good clean condition and the dial has been repainted. The movement is complete and in working condition. Sold with pendulum. We cannot guarentee mechanical parts.
Lot 718
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK WITH CALENDAR WORK AND MOON PHASE the moulded brass case with bevelled glass panels enclosing two masked enamel dials with Roman chapter ring surrounding a sunken centre with jewelled Brocot type escapement above a calendar dial with outer months surrounding day and date dials below a moonphase aperture fronting an eight-day movement striking the hours on a bell.34.5cm highThe case is in good clean condition and the movement has recently been serviced, both the calendar and clock are working correctly. There are very fine hairline cracks in the chapter ring on the dial but there is no other damage to the calendar and clock face. One side glass panel has damage to the top left corner. We cannot guarantee mechanical parts.The backplate has no makers mark, just numbered.
Lot 738
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CHINOISERIE LACQUERED MANTEL CLOCK the arched green ground case decorated with raised gilt figures in a village scene enclosing a 5" enamel dial with Arabic numerals fronting an eight-day spring driven movement striking the hours/half hours on a bell30cm highThe case is in good original condition with no losses, some light rubbing to the edges and crazing to the top but very stable, small scratch to the front bottom D-mould, the dial is in good condition with no chips or cracks, the movement ticks and strikes when wound but is dirty and will require a service. Extra images have been uploaded.
Lot 751
A LATE 19TH CENTURY MALACHITE AND BLACK SLATE FRENCH MANTEL CLOCK the arched case with scrolled sides and inset malachite panels standing on a moulded plinth base. The enamel dial with Roman numerals and visible escapement, above a year calendar dial with moon phase, fronting a spring-driven eight-day movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell.41.5cm high The clock is in very good working condition, with original pendulum. The movement looks clean but we would advise a service. Bot dials are in very nice condition with no cracks or chips. There is a small chip to the front corner of the top mould on the left hand side, but there is no other damage or restoration.
Lot 756
A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH AUTOMATION MANTEL CLOCK the polished metal and ormolu case modelled as a log house with figural mounts to the sides, gilt dogs head to the front with licking action moving tongue above an enamel dial with Roman numerals fronting a rectangular eight-day spring driven movement with anchor escapement17cm high
Lot 759
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU AND LIMOGES PANELLED MANTEL CLOCK the case surmounted by a floral spray and musical instruments above a waisted floral case with pierced side panels and guilloche enamel Limoges panel to the front enclosing a 2.5" enamel dial with Arabic numerals fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with lever escapement27cm high
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