An early 19th century French ormolu and marble mantel clock representing 'Knowledge'Piolaine a ParisThe case in the form of a classically dressed woman seated in a klismos chair at a table reading a book by lamplight, the clock dial set within the drapes below, on a plinth base adorned with three cast books, raised on a variegated marble base and ormolu toupie feet, the signed 3.5 inch white enamel dial with minute band framing the Roman numerals, with matching gilt hands, the circular movement with outside countwheel strike on a bell. Ticking and striking, with pendulum and a winding key. 33cms (12 1/2ins) high (3)Footnotes:Two similar examples are illustrated by Niehüser, E. (1999) French Bronze Clocks. Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, p. 86.The design was drawn by Jean-Andre Reiche in 1805 and titled 'The Reader'. The figure of the young woman represents knowledge, with the oil lap being an emblem for alertness and prudence, two important qualities that are needed for studying.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A good 19th century French ormolu mantel clock with annular dialSigned Lepaute et fils, number 540 C. The case signed VIONSurmounted by a seated cupid using his arrow to indicate the time read against the twin horizontal rotating bands, each with 12 enamel cartouche numerals set within a twin-handled urn held aloft by the Three Graces, each nude figure in a different pose and garlanded with flowers, on a circular base with scroll side pieces signed to the rear VION, the movement accessed through the removable door on the front of the plinth, the plates numbered 540/C/4.6/163, further signed and numbered to the underside on the movement securing brace in the base.Footnotes:See Tardy, 'La Pendule Francaise, 2me Partie: Du Louis XVI a nos jours', Paris, 1962 p.135 for a similar model.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A VERY RARE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH 400-DAY DURATION FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK WITH POWER RESERVE INDICATION AND ANEROID BAROMETER, MADE FOR THE RUSSIAN MARKETThe case with moulded cornice over four heavily bevelled glass panels and a conforming base, the 4.5 inch enamel two-part Roman dial with matching hands and recessed centre with running seconds and state of wind subsidiary dial graduated in five day increments up to 400 days, together with the instruction to 'wind up' at the end of the 400 day period, the spring barrel movement with an 'equipoise' pendulum mounted above and clearly visible between the clock and the enamel barometer dial signed with seven weather predictions and a scale ranging from 25 to 31 inches. 38cm high (14 1/2 in)Footnotes:Comparative literature: Roberts: Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, Schiffer, Figure 9-23 which shows an identical dial, dated to circa 1885.A similar model was sold in the Joseph M Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks, Sotheby's New York, June 1993, lot 64.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare second half of the 18th century French ormolu musical mantel clockNoel Baltazar a ParisThe elaborate case surmounted by a classical urn festooned in laurel swags over an oak wreath framing the dial, set on an architectural base with festooned Ionic pilasters, foliate finials and a rocky base, the open lattice-framed side panels allowing the sound out through silk backing, on a shaped base and conforming ebonised wood plinth on lions paw feet, centred by the seated figure of a cherub playing the harp, the signed 3.5 inch white enamel dial with outer Arabic five minutes enclosing a minute band and Roman hours, with fancy pierced and engraved hands, the circular clock movement with extended plates to accommodate the twin barrels united by five turned tapering knopped pillars, signed in full, with anchor escapement and silk suspension, the outside countwheel with hand engraved numerals and striking on a bell, the separate chain fusee musical movement set below and activated via a push rod. The musical movement with shaped rectangular plates united by turned pillars and playing a run of twelve bells and nineteen hammers set horizontally in the base. Ticking, striking and playing a tune. Sold with a silk suspension brass pendulum. 50cms (19 1/2ins) high. (2)Footnotes:Noel Baltazar was working in Paris until about 1775. He was part of an extensive family of horologists and an exceptional fifteen-note organ clock is described by Arthur Ord-Hume in 'The Musical Clock', Mayfield Books, p277, with thin plates and a 'distinctive form of pillar'.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
GARRARD & CO LTD - an Art Deco onyx-cased Elliott mantel clock, silvered dial with Roman numeral hour markers and blued steel hands, case height 13cm, working orderVery good working order, onyx has a few small chips to edges and brass-front frame is slightly tarnished but no obvious damage, hands adjust smoothly
A large 19th century Gothic brass-cased 8-day mantel clock, architectural design case with fleur de lis and cruciform symbols with lizard front plate, with key and pendulum, case height 55cm, not currently workingGood overall condition although not currently working and movement is overwound, case is slightly tarnished in areas and rubbed on high points, dial is also slightly tarnished and discoloured but no obvious damage or repair, with key and pendulum
An Egyptian revival slate architectural mantel clock, by Charles Frodsham of London, model no. 879, brass floral engraved dial with Roman numeral hour markers, blued steel hands and tapered Egyptian design column supported case surmounted by sphinx, case height 30cm, with pendulum but no keyGood overall working order, some obvious signs of wear including numerals on dial are extremely faded, one large chip from front left base of case and a few other minor edge chips, hands are slightly worn and rusted, need key to properly test
A large mahogany dome-top mantel clock, fusee movement, back plate signed JJE, model no. 68007, case height 34cm, with pendulum but no key, not currently workingGood overall condition, 2 obvious splits in front of case near scrolls of dome-top, dial has scratches and wear in circular form, case is also crazed all over, with pendulum but no key to properly test
A 19th Century French tortoiseshell and giltmetal mounted mantel clock, in the rococo taste, the 10cms white enamel dial with roman numeral hours and arabic minutes, the movement striking a gong, contained within a tortoiseshell body, scrolling gilt mounts and oval plaque inscribed David Garrick 1717-1779 , 40 x 19cms.
A French 19th Century champleve enamel and onyx six glass mantel clock, the stepped onyx top surmounted by an enamelled finial, above six bevelled glass sides enclosing the gilt movement with twin train and striking a gong, raised on an onyx base and giltmetal enamelled feet. 42 x 24 x16cms.
A 30cm high four glass mantel clock with visible escapement and mercury pendulum CONDITION REPORTBy our judgement, lot is in ticking order and condition is good - some signs of wear but physically sound.To our eye, no markers mark visible on clock itself, but there is a makers mark on supplied winder, as seen in additional images.Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A Retro circular Bakelite radio, together with a mantel clock CONDITION REPORTRegarding the radio -By our judgement, condition of item is good - some signs of wear but physically sound.It does not appear to be in working order.Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself. To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
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