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Lot 271
c1820, the unsigned cream coloured dial, 45mm diameter, with black Roman numerals, silver coloured spade hands, chemin de fer chapter ring and winding aperture at 4 o'clock, signed front loading mechanical key wind fuseé movement number 1148 under a removable brass dust cover, with fully engraved top plate, the balance cock engraved with a maiden's bust in profile, case, with very rubbed marks, possibly Birmingham assayed, decorated to the outside with engine turned engraving around a monogrammed circular cartouche, the cover activated by push button, gross weight 134.5g and presented with the winding key; attached to a silver rolled curb double Albert watch chain with swivel catch terminals, one supporting a swivel seal set with banded agate and bloodstone, the midpoint of the chain supporting the T bar and an enamelled brass shield shaped medal, overall length 34cm and gross weight 48.1g (2)
Lot 69
3 HISTORICAL MEDALS INCLUDES 1925 WEMBLEY TORCHLIGHT TATOO BRONZE MEDAL 37MM, 1930 RAF JUNIOR TUG OF WAR RUNNERS UP BRONZE MEDAL 45MM, 1931 ROYAL TOURNAMENT RAF TUG OF WAR BRONZE MEDAL A.C.I. CASTLEDENE, 31MM IN CASE OF ISSUE PLUS UNDATED, R.E.C. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL LEAGUE TOURNAMENT BRONZE MEDAL 44MM
Lot 186
Driver Eric Hubert Burridge 142747 RASC, a group of campaign meals, to include 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army bar, Italy Star, France and Germany Star and War Medal 1939-45, together with a Dunkerque 1940 medal, a cap badge, driving licence, soldiers service and pay book, a Seaman's Record Book and Certificates of Discharge, various other paperwork, medial and for medals, and two handwritten accounts of hid time in Dunkirk
Lot 1945
Indian mutiny medal one with Central India and one with Peking 1860 and Taku forts bars engraved bmdr Thomas Mcgill RA ( privately named ) he is also entitled to a two bar Crimea medal and a Turkish Crimea medals. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots) Condition Report: Both medal ribbons and bars appear in excellent condition with no apparent corrosion or damage on the items.
Lot 103
A fine large Victorian engraved gilt brass oval strut timepieceThomas Cole for retail by Finnigans, London, circa 1860The gilt eight-day movement of tapered form with the mainspring barrel and all wheels of the train positioned behind a backplate occupying the lower two thirds with four back-screwed pillars, the upper section with vertical platform lever escapement applied to the inside of the frontplate incorporating typical Cole sprung gold three-arm monometallic balance, the wheels with six-spoke wheel crossings and the backplate with lattice-hatched decoration, the 8.75 by 6.25 inch oval silvered brass Roman numeral dial with fine tied floral bloom engraved centre and blued steel fleur-de-lys hands within borders engraved with horizontal hatched ground foliate strapwork panel infill incorporating retailer's signature FINNIGANS, BOND ST., LONDON cartouche to lower margin within fine geometric band outer border and canted surround behind fixed glass, the case of oval easel form with shaped scrolling strapwork and line-hatched crest over repeating diamond lozenge outer border enclosing radial flute engraved bezel to the dial and conforming outswept feet to front, the rear with domed oval movement cover incorporating winding key and apertures for regulation and hand setting, and a hinged looped frame strut incorporating a securing latch for the closed position, the interior and lower edge of the movement cover stamped with serial number 1640, 37cm (14.5ins) high. The movement of the current lot is typical of Cole's work with direct drive from a mainspring barrel (rather than fusee), six-spoke wheel crossings and gold three-arm balance. This combined with the overall design and quality of manufacture, as well as the stamped serial number 1640 sitting comfortably within his known range, allows firm attribution of the present timepiece to the workshop of Thomas Cole. The life and work of Thomas Cole is extensively documented in Hawkins, J.B. THOMAS COLE & VICTORIAN CLOCKMAKING. Thomas Cole was born in Nether Stowey, Somerset in 1800. His father, Thomas senior, was a local clockmaker who is now known to have moved his family to Taunton in around 1815; he was a talented maker who probably taught both Thomas and his older brother, James Ferguson, the clockmaking trade. By 1821 James Ferguson had moved to London and filed a Patent for a pivoted detent escapement, by 1823 he was working from New Bond Street where he was joined by his younger brother, Thomas. Over the next twelve years the two brothers worked alongside each other and produced a series of highly complicated silver 'humpback' carriage clocks very much in the manner of Abraham Louis Breguet (leading some to speculate a connection between Breguet and the Cole brothers). The brothers then went their separate ways with James Ferguson going on to explore his technical abilities later developing a series of escapement designs including a 'resilient' lever escapement (1830), a 'double rotary' escapement (1840), a detached escapement calliper (1849) and an escapement with negative diameter (1859). Thomas Cole sought to specialise in small decorative timepieces of the highest quality. By 1845 he was advertising himself as a 'designer and maker of ornamental clocks' and in 1851 submitted examples for display at the Great Exhibition, both under his name, and on the stands of other leading retailers such as Hunt & Roskel and Hancocks. He then went on to exhibit at the Paris Exhibition of 1855 where his entry warranted an 'Honourable Mention', and again at the British International Exhibition in 1862 where he was awarded a medal for 'Excellence of taste and design'. Thomas Cole was elected to the Royal Society of Arts in June 1861; he died three years later of typhoid fever, at his home at 1 Westbourne Park Road, Paddington, leaving his second wife Charlotte and their three children (two boys and one girl). Finnigans were specialist manufacturers of luxury luggage who originated in Liverpool and Manchester before branching-out into London in around 1855. Capitalising on increased demand due to the growth of railway travel they also sold other luxury accessories such as clocks and watches.The current timepiece is unusually large making it a 'statement piece' perfect for the showrooms of a high-end retailer of luxury accessories.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition. The back panel is intact and in original condition however the screws securing the movement dust cover to the frame are mismatched and one is missing. The dial is in good condition with only light oxidation to the silvering only. The case is free from damage but has overall gilt wear and the easel support is a little bent near the hinge behind 3 o'clock. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 116
A fine French carriage clock with unusual glass bead highlighted Aesthetic style porcelain panels and push-button repeatAchille Brocot, Paris, circa 1870The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with central AB within a star trademark over serial number 354 to lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel overall painted in gilt and silver with butterfly inhabited stylised foliage incorporating toned glass bead applied infill to the wings of each insect, the centre with gilt floral spray within Roman numeral chapter ring and with blued steel hands, the lacquered brass case with ringed baton centred hinged handle over bevelled top glass and cavetto cornice, the angles with ribbed 'quoin' uprights and the sides inset with additional Aesthetic style porcelain panels each matching the dial with glass bead decorated butterfly inhabited stylised flowering foliage within a cream field, on complex cavetto and ogee moulded plinth base, (corner crack to right hand panel), 17cm (6.75ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Achille Brocot is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817 and died in 1878. The Museums Victoria (Australia) website notes that Achille patented several improvements in clock mechanism escapements, and invented the 'Brocot Suspension', an adjustable pendulum spring which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial. He also introduced a jewelled deadbeat escapement, sometimes called a visible escapement as it was often mounted in the middle of the dial. Achille was awarded a first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855, and in 1856 was appointed Treasurer to La Société des Horlogers in Paris. He published a "Calculation of the Wheels by Approximation" in 1862. His sons Achille and Paul continued the business following Achille senior's death 1878. The firm was taken over by rival clock maker Gustave Gibaudet in 1889. The porcelain panels of the current lot are unusual in that they incorporate applied clustered coloured glass bead infill to the wings of the butterfies which catches and reflects light in such a way as to bring the insects to life. This is due to the intensity of the reflected light changing as the angle from which the panels are viewed varies, and is particularly effective when lit straight-on by a single source. Two carriage clocks with similarly decorated panels are illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS pages 158-59 (Figs 9.55 and 9.56).Condition Report: Movement appears complete and free from visible alterations, repairs or replacements. The movement is running and the strike train is in working condition including the repeat mechanism. The dial is in fine condition with no visible damage. The right hand panel has a significant corner crack which is particularly noticeable hence is detrimental however as it appears to be a clean break no doubt invisible restoration is possible in the hands of a good ceramic restorer. Otherwise damage to both panels is limited to light crazing and a few tiny 'gnats bite' chips to the edges. The gilt lacquer finish to the case has some light patchy discolouration in places, the rear door glass has some tiny chips to the upper corners, the front glass appears free from visible faults.The clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 117
A French gilt brass and porcelain mantel clock garniture with unusual glass bead highlighted decoration Achille Brocot, Paris, circa 1895 The circular two train eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with oval star-centred trademark AB over serial number 2425 15.5, the circular cream ground porcelain dial decorated with butterfly inhabited silver and gilt floral spray incorporating blue glass bead applied infill to the wings of the insect within Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with blued steel hands within canted brass bezel, the break-arch case with surmount cast as a twin handled urn resting on scrolls and with four foliate bud finials to angles over moulded cornice and front inset with a concave-topped porcelain panel beneath the dial decorated with two butterflies incorporating toned glass bead applied infill to the wings set within gilt and silvered flowering foliage, on skirt base with generous acanthus cast top moulding and presentation inscribed To MR. AND MRS A. Mc AUGHEY, On the occasion of their marriage, BY THE, Franklin ST Collar Co'y LTD and their Employees, NOV'R 1ST 1897, 33cm (13ins) high; the garniture side pieces each formed as a twin handled urn with pineapple finial over conforming bead decorated butterfly inhabited flowering foliage to the shouldered ovoid porcelain body and leaf cast foot, 26.5cm (16.5ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Achille Brocot is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817 and died in 1878. The Museums Victoria (Australia) website notes that Achille patented several improvements in clock mechanism escapements, and invented the 'Brocot Suspension', an adjustable pendulum spring which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial. He also introduced a jewelled deadbeat escapement, sometimes called a visible escapement as it was often mounted in the middle of the dial. Achille was awarded a first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855, and in 1856 was appointed Treasurer to La Société des Horlogers in Paris. He published a "Calculation of the Wheels by Approximation" in 1862. His sons Achille and Paul continued the business following Achille senior's death 1878. The firm was taken over by rival clock maker Gustave Gibaudet in 1889. The porcelain sections of the current lot are unusual in that they incorporate applied clustered coloured glass bead infill to the wings of the butterflies which catches and reflects light in such a way as to bring the insects to life. This is due to the intensity of the reflected light changing as the angle from which they are viewed varies, and is particularly effective when lit straight-on by a single source. This scarce form of decoration is normally only seen on a select few carriage clock cases with an example incorporating comparable decoration to all parts of the case also included in the present sale (lot 116). Another two carriage clocks also with similarly decorated panels are illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS pages 158-59 (Figs 9.55 and 9.56). Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements with the exception of the hammer for the gong; although the mechanism appears relatively clean a service is advised. The chapter ring of the dial has very light rubbing. The case is generally in good original unrestored condition with only very light wear/discolouration to the original finishes to the metal work. The porcelain appears free from visible damage with the only apparent fault being some noticeable rubbing to the silver detailing to the panel beneath the dial. The urn side pieces are in sound original condition commensurate with the case. Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 140
Y A rare French silver mounted tortoiseshell miniature carriage timepiece in the form of a rotundaMaison Boin-Taburet, Paris, late 19th centuryThe eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 36345 to lower left hand corner of the backplate, the circular engine-turned gilt brass Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glazed bezel, the case in the form of a rotunda with tied floral ring handle over domed superstructure bound with eight panel-cast ribs and cavetto moulded frieze with projections over the seven Ionic half-column uprights interrupted at the front by the dial with ribbon tied laurel spray beneath, on circular stepped cavetto moulded base stamped BOINTABURET, A PARIS to underside, 11.5cm (4.5ins) high; with original gilt tooled brown leather covered protective case opening at the front to reveal cream silk lined interior further inscribed BOIN-TABURET.., 13cm (5ins) high overall Maison Boin-Taburet was established in 1873 when the antique dealer George Boin and the jeweller Emile Taburet went into partnership to specialise in the production and sale of Louis XV revival silverwork and became particularly well known for their surtout de tables many of which were crafted to resemble garden lakes or ponds with ornamental sculptures, fountains and urns. The firm was awarded a gold medal at the Paris 1889 Exposition Universelle and were also known as retailers of small items of furniture and decorative objects of the very highest order, made by the leading ébénistes of the day. Taburet and Boin continued in partnership together until 1900 when Georges Boin went into partnership with the silversmith Henry to establish Boin and Henry silversmiths.The current lot can be directly compared to an ivory-bodied example, also signed for Boin-Taburet, which was sold at Christies, South Kensington sale of The Dr. Eugene and Rose Antelis Collection of Important French Carriage Clocks Thursday 26th November 1998 (lot 123).Condition Report: Movement is in clean original condition and will just about run although a clean and overhaul is required. The dial is in good original condition although there is a splash of metal polish residue ove the IIII numeral. The case is generally in good condition; the dome has a crack to the tortoishell which cannot be seen as it is beneath one of the cast ribs of the dome. An attempt has been made to polish the silver mounts which has resulted in the removal of most of the gilding, the castings however are still crisp and in good condition. The outer leather covered travelling case has overall wear and scuffing and also a small loss to the apex of the front left hand hinged section.Timepiece does not have a winding key present Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 22
A French Bourdon pattern carved ebonised aneroid wheel barometerJules Richard, Paris, Late 19th centuryWith visible gilded mechanism incorporating curved Bourdon tube connected to pivoted rack driving a pinion to the arbor of the pointer, the mechanism back panel stamped with circular JR monogram trademark over Brevette, within shaped silvered surround fronted with glass printed with scale in barometric inches from 28 to 31 divided into tenths and with the usual observations, the banjo-shaped case inset with glazed mercury tube FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE enamel scale thermometer to upright with fine foliate scroll relief carved decoration applied to shaped moulded platforms to crest, waist and base, 79cm (31ins) high. The maker of the mechanism of the current lot, Jules Richard, was the son of Felix Richard who worked in partnership with Bourdon. Jules Richard was born in 1848 and trained under his father before working with other scientific instrument and clock manufacturers. However he later diversified in the manufacturing of telegraph equipment and worked closely with the French scientist EJ Marey on electrical and photographic recording techniques during the 1870's. Following the death of his father in 1876, Jules inherited the family business and in 1882, he formed a partnership with his brother Max under the name of Richard Freres. This partnership was dissolved in 1891 but the company maintained its partnership name with Jules taking sole control of the business until 1921 when it was listed as a public company. The 'JR' makers stamp to the current lot would date it between 1876 when Jules took over the business and 1882, when the Richard Freres partnership began.; later movements were stamped 'RF' The inventor of the mechanism, Eugene Bourdon (1808-1884) was an early competitor to Lucien Vidie (inventor of the bellows movement) registering his crescent shaped mechanism design in 1849; it was originally produced under licence with Felix Richard (Bourdon & Richard), and continued to be produced by his successors. Bourdon's designs for both barometers and pressure gauges were met with approval at The Great Exhibition in 1851 winning him a council medal alongside his competitor Vidie. Bourdon's mechanisms however were slightly more fragile than Vidie's and although they continued to be produced until the turn of the century, they were less well received.
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