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A COLLECTION OF FORTY-EIGHT ENGLISH GILT BRASS POCKET WATCH BACK COCKS ANONYMOUS, 18th CENTURYIncluding a finely worked Masonic example, mounted on black velvet panel with humped-top black leather covered frame. The panel 51cm (21ins) by 39cm (15.375ins) overall. Condition Report: All cocks are in 'as removed' condition ie. generally intact and retaining gilt finish. Approximately half of the very few that were originally fitted with diamond endstones have had these removed. Condition Report Disclaimer

A COLLECTION OF FORTY-ONE ENGLISH GILT BRASS POCKET WATCH BACK COCKSANONYMOUS, MID 18th TO EARLY 19th CENTURYIncluding twenty-two relief decorated with profile busts and one with a diamond endstone, mounted on black velvet panel with humped-top black leather covered frame. The panel 51cm (21ins) by 39cm (15.375ins) overall. 

A COLLECTION OF THIRTY-NINE ENGLISH GILT BRASS POCKET WATCH BACK COCKSANONYMOUS, MID 18th TO EARLY 19th CENTURYIncluding six with endstones, together with a silver example engraved and pierced with asymmetric foliate scrolls, mounted on black velvet panel with humped-top black leather covered frame. The panel 51cm (21ins) by 39cm (15.375ins) overall. 

Y A CENTRAL BOULLE 'RELIGEUSE' TABLE CLOCK CASETHE APRON PANEL INSCRIBED FOR CAREL MEYBOS, POSSIBLY LOW COUNTRIES, LATE 17th CENTURY With flambeau finials to the engraved pewter and red shell foliate scroll premier-parti marquetry veneered domed superstructure above cast gilt brass gallery inset frieze incorporating projecting pedestals for the second tier of larger flambeau finials, complex ebony mouldings to cornice and further brass gallery inset inverted breakfront frieze, the front door with repeating leaf cast brass surround to the 5.5 inch square glazed dial aperture over conforming lower panel inlaid in pewter with signature Carel Meybos, flanked by full-height free-standing Corinthian columns with cast gilt brass capitals over leafy trail twist inlaid shafts and lyre-fronted panels to pedestals, the sides with scroll-pieced ebony arched sound frets incorporating leaf-cast brass surrounds beneath foliate scroll decorated upper quadrant panels and flanked by pendant fruit, the rear formed flush with single rectangular door, on ogee moulded inverted breakfront shallow skirt base with generous bras draped ball feet.48cm (19ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Carel Meybos does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however the spelling may suggest an origin in what is modern day Belgium. It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that the current case may have been supplied for a movement perhaps made in a city such as Antwerp of Liege during the last quarter of the 17th century.

AN UNUSUAL LARGE GEORGE II/III EBONISED OVERSIZE TABLE CLOCK CASEANONYMOUS, MID 18th CENTURYThe inverted bell-top superstructure with hinged brass carrying handle over cavetto top mouldings, the front with internal aperture measuring 10 inches wide by 14 inches to the apex of the arch set behind break-arch glazed door incorporating glass panel infill to upper quadrants flanking the arch, the sides with circular over concave-topped windows and the rear with break-arch glazed door incorporating conforming upper quadrant panels set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base.62cm (24.5ins) high with handle down, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep. Oversize table clocks are rare with most known examples apparently made by the Windmills workshop (see Neale, Joseph and Thomas Windmills, Clock and Watch Makers 1671-1737 page 176).Condition Report: Case is generally in sound original condition although the ebonised finish has been re-done fairly recently. The superstructure has some slight shrinkage cracking and both doors have lost their locks (filled-in and doors now secured by pivoted latches). The base panel is original and appears to have one corner hole (most likely for a repeat cord) otherwise is free of visible fixing holes; the upper surface of the base board has been lined with ebonised veneer -the reason for this is unclear. All mouldings appear to be present. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A BRASS-BOUND MAHOGANY CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERTHOMAS HEWITT, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe four pillar full-plate single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, split bimetallic balance with cylindrical compensation weights, helical balance spring and diamond endstone, the backplate signed engraved with M.O.D. broad arrow mark, the 3.75 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands, subsidiary seconds and power reserve dials, and inscribed Thomas, Hewitt, MAKER TO THE ADMIRALTY, London, No 1366 over additional M.O.D. broad arrow to centre, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw and typsy key, the mahogany three-tier case with vacant nameplate to top surface, brass-capped upper corners and push button clasp for the top tier, above inset ivory panel inscribed HEWITT, 1366, 2 DAYS to the middle tier incorporating inset brass reinforcements to angles, the bottom tier with brass key escutcheon, conforming brass-bound angles and recessed hinged side carrying handles.The box 19cm (7.5ins) high, 18cm (7ins) square. Thomas Hewitt is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1832-44 then in partnership with his son 1851-75. The movement of the current lot can be closely compared to that of a chronometer by Charles Frodsham, London which was sold in these rooms on 24th June 2020 (lot 87) for £7,000 hammer.Condition Report: Movement appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration and is in clean working condition. The dial is in fine clean condition with only one or two tiny spots of tarnishing. The brass bowl and gimbal fittings appear all-original and are in fine clean condition with minimal wear/spotting to the lacquered finishes. The box again appears all original and is free from significant defects with damage limited to very minor age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Timepiece has original typsy winder but no box key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GILT BRASS EIGHT-DAY CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHOMAS MERCER, ST, ALBANS, NO. 1210, 1974The gilt four pillar single chain fusee eight-day movement with spotted plates, Harrison's maintaining power and jewelled Earnshaw-type spring detent platform escapement regulated by split metallic balance with cylindrical timing weights and palladium helical balance spring, the tapered silvered brass Roman numeral dial measuring 4.75 inches high and 4.5 inches wide at the top with subsidiary seconds dial and WIND, UP/DOWN indicator to centre, blued steel spade hands and signed Thomas Mercer to upper margin, the tapered rectangular brushed-gilt bevel-glazed case with hinged rectilinear carrying handle over glazed escapement aperture to top, plain angled uprights and side glasses, the rear with fixed gilt panel incorporating escapement START/STOP lever, hand setting knob, winding square and inscription THOMAS MERCER, ST ALBANS, ENGLAND, ESTABLISHED 1858 over serial number 1210 to lower edge, on canted skirt base incorporating bracket feet with shallow arched recesses between; with original substantial leather protective travelling case, winder and paperwork including purchase receipt dated 25th March 1974.The clock 16cm (6.25ins) high with handle down, 14cm (5.5ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Provenance: Purchased direct from Thomas Mercer by Lawrance Hurst, 25th March 1974. Thomas Mercer was born in Saint Helen's, Lancashire in November 1822. He was apprenticed to his grandfather William Walker, a watchmaker in St. Helen's, and then went on to work for the esteemed Liverpool watch maker Thomas Russell. He travelled to London in 1851 lodging in Clerkenwell - the hub of the London horological trade. Thomas Mercer obtained employment from the chronometer maker John Fletcher before setting up on his own at Newton Street in 1858 before relocating to Spencer Street in around 1860. By 1871 Mercer had moved to St. Albans and although he retained premises in London he operated his main workshop from a building on Prospect Road. Mercer entered chronometers for numerous Greenwich trials throughout the third quarter of the 19th century (where they were often placed in the top three) as well as exhibiting at many of the international exhibitions, including Paris 1867 where he was awarded a silver medal. Thomas Mercer died in Paris 1900 whilst serving as a judge for the Grand Exhibition; his body was repatriated by the French Navy for burial at St. Stephen's Church, St. Albans.The business continued under Mercer's eldest son of the same name and evolved during the first quarter of the 20th century to become one of the most prolific makers of chronometers supplying many other makers with movements as well as selling under their own name. The First World War also required the business to maintain significant output in their production. In 1935 Thomas Mercer junior died and the business was passed to his son Frank. During the Second World War Mercers supplied 2,000 chronometers and also produced timing mechanisms for bombs and torpedoes. The business continued under the management of successive generations still producing chronometers and branching-out to create fine high precision domestic timepieces such as the current lot until 1982 when the chronometer making arm of the firm was acquired by Sinclair Harding.  

A FRENCH GORGE CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARMRETAILED BY GROHE, LONDON, CIRCA 1860The eight-day two-train bell striking movement regulated by frosted gilt platform lever escapement incorporating sprung bimetallic balance and alarm sounding on the hour bell, the inside of the frontplate stamped 1793 over 6826 and the backplate further stamped 1793 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed GROHE, WIGMORE STREET, LONDON to centre and with with blued steel moon hands over subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the rear with brass door incorporating shuttered winding and adjustment holes each labelled with their various functions and direction of wind, on ogee-outline base.13cm (5.125ins) high with handle down, 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. James Grohe is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1832-81. Leigh Extence notes his address being 7 Wigmore Street and that he retailed clocks supplied by both Holingue and Drocourt.Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is in fine clean working condition although the alarm hand is out-of-sync with the release of the alarm. The dial appears free from visible damage however the alarm hand is slightly bent with the loop forming the tail distorted. The case is in fine condition with good even gilding. The front glass has some scratching towards the lower edge, the right hand glass has a small chip to the front upper corner and the top glass also has a small corner chip to the rear right hand corner. The rear door panel shows some light surface blemishes and wear beneath the gilding.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE CASED GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMTHE ESCAPEMENT STAMPED FOR JOSEPH SOLDANO, PARIS, CIRCA 1865The eight-day two train movement configured with ting-tang striking for the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and the hour sounding at every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with alarm sounding on a small bell, the going train regulated by silvered platform lever escapement with sprung split bimetallic balance stamped with rectangular J.S cartouche and engraved No. 304, the inside of the frontplate stamped 13727 and the backplate further stamped 704 to centre, 4449 to lower left and with engraved Silence/q't. of bells/quarters strike selection lever to right hand margin, the dial with engine-turned rectangular gilt mask enclosing circular white enamel Roman numeral circular insert with pale puce ground band to chapter ring and blued steel spade hands, the lower margin with conforming recessed Arabic numeral alarm setting dial, the satin-gilt gorge case with hinged carrying handle over glazed top glass enclosing engine-turned mask with oval aperture for the escapement, with channel moulded uprights, glazed rear door and ogee-moulded base.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The current lot is fitted with an escapement stamped with the 'J S' cartouche trademark for Joseph Soldano who is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCK, Their history and development as a maker of fine carriage clocks. Soldano was awarded medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1855 & 1878 where it was noted that 'The escapements appeared to us to have been treated with particular care.' Allix notes that their escapements probably made in Geneva, Switzerland and were often stamped 'Soldano' or 'J S'. Although Joseph Soldano made carriage clocks outright (including highly decorated models) he apparently supplied other makers with his high-quality escapements.The combination of engine-turned detailing to the dial and oval panel to the top glass together with the castings for the handle and gorge case would appear almost identical to that of a clock with running seconds by LeRoy and Fils sold in these rooms on Wednesday 6th October 2021 (lot 110). This clock was also fitted with a Soldano escapement and had a similar sequence of stamped serial numbers both to the inside of the frontplate and to the backplate (15687, 728 and 4756 respectively). From this it would be appropriate to suggest that this and the present clock and were made in the same workshop but the latter was probably intended to be supplied by Soldano; this possibility is further supported by the presence of a stamped number (304) matching that of the escapement to the underside of the case.The positioning of the grande-sonnerie strike selection lever to the rear of the backplate (rather than to the base of the case) of the present clock is an unusual detail.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and original including the escapement and is in working order. The grande-sonnerie striking mechanism is working correctly including the selection lever on the backplate. The alarm winding square has unfortunately been snapped-off hence alarm cannot be currently wound - the square is present so could possibly be repaired by a suitable skilled clockmaker. The mechanism generally is a little dirty/discoloured hance a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free from any visible damage with flawless gilding to the mask. The case is in very fine condition with near-flawless gilding exhibiting one small spot of discolouration to the rear right hand upright, and some extremely light tarnishing to the handle and base mouldings. Otherwise faults to the surface are very much limited to one or two of the tiniest bruises. The glasses appear free from visible damage including corner chips.There is no winding key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK IN ONE-PIECE CASEBOLVILLER, PARIS, CIRCA 1840-50 The eight-day bell striking movement with a frosted gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with oval BOLLVILLER, A PARIS trademark and numbered W, 710 to centre, the rectangular engine-turned silvered dial with small curved panel signed BOLLVILLER A PARIS bordering the lower inside edge of the slender Roman numeral chapter ring and with blued steel Breguet style moon hands, the bevel glazed one-piece caddy moulded case with hinged simple baton carrying handle incorporating tapered scroll engraved uprights above large top glass and fine continuous foliate trail and geometric border engraved rails and uprights, the rear with intensely engraved door decorated with hatched foliate strapwork and incorporating shutters for the winding and adjustment squares, on conforming cavetto moulded skirt base with recessed sections to angles.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 8cm (3,125ins) deep.  Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Bolviller is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development (page 432) as working from several addresses in Paris from 1830 until after 1870. Bollviller are known for being relatively early and inventive makers of fine French carriage clocks. Bolviller appears to have entered into partnership with C.P. Gontard in the 1840's as a Brevet was granted to both makers for a lever chronometer escapement in 1848. Gontard went on to show carriage clocks in London 1851 and patent two further related escapements and produce carriage clocks under his name alone.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean condition, the strike train is fully operational. The escapement has two additional screws just inside the rear edge of the backplate suggesting that it was originally intended for fitment to a clock with plates slightly closer together than those of the current lot. From this it is likely that the present escapement is a well-matched replacement. The going train is not currently running as the escapement appears to be sticking. The dial is in fine condition with only slight mellowing to the silvering and a light concentric rubbing to the chapter ring. The case is in very fine condition with minimal discolouration to the gilding. The right-hand side glass has a small (only visible on very close examination) chip to then lower front corner otherwise glasses appear free from visible damage/corner chips.There is no winding key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH BELLE EPOQUE GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURETHE MOVEMENT STAMPED FOR 'CHLES MT', PARIS, CIRCA 1880The circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension and stamped CHLES MT, 29436 to the upper left hand margin of the backplate, the dial with fine deep cobalt blue ground enamel scroll-engraved gilt rosette centre within cast Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with blued steel hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the architectural case with gilt openwork spire finial to the ogee-capped cupola upstand decorated in enamel and engraved gilt with blue floral arabesques onto a cobalt ground fronted by a seated winged putto to the conforming panel decorated arched top, the front with scroll pediment over break-arch enamel decorated panel enveloping the dial flanked stylised baluster columns and standing cherubs to the projecting angles, the sides with rectangular panels again finely engraved and enamelled with symmetrical scrollwork, the rear circular movement access door flanked by conforming baluster uprights, on inverted breakfront base fronted with further conforming enamelled panels over shallow ogee moulded skirt and eight compressed bun feet; the pair of five-light candelabra side pieces each with central sconce raised on slender enamelled upright issuing four acanthus cast scroll-pierced arms terminating with conforming foliate decorated enamelled candle holders, over figural putto upright, enamel-panel inset plinth base with projecting angles above complex moulded skirts and compressed bun feet.The clock 42.5cm (16.75ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep; the candelabra 49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The maker of the movement of the current lot appears not to be recorded however this maker is often associated with clocks made by the eminent Parisian foundry Maison Eugène Baguès. Indeed the case is of particularly fine quality with very fine enamel work of pleasing design and colour, from this it would be reasonable to suggest that the present clock was produced by one of the leading Parisian foundries such as Eugène Baguès or Ferdinand Barbedienne.Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all original and in is in clean working condition although a precautionary service is advised. The dial has some noticeable to the black of the numerals otherwise appears from noticeable faults. The case is in fine condition with no apparent damage/losses to the enamel work. The gilding is generally good with overall light spotting and some patchy discolouration. The candelabra appear undamaged and also with no apparent issues with the enamelling; the gilding is in the same condition as that of the clock. One of the sconce liners is missing.Clock has original numbered pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED AND PAINTED PORCELAIN FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURESAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, WITH PORCELAIN DECORATED BY LEFRANC, LIMOGES, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by twin mercury capsule bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension, the backplate with Samuel Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1889 roundel to centre over stamped numbers 554, 4 11 to lower margin, the circular porcelain dial painted with cherubs in flight to centre within vertical Arabic hour numeral chapter ring and with scroll-pierced gilt hands within champleve enamelled bezel decorated in varying tones of blue, pink and purple with foliate designs, the case of stretched octagonal section with twin handled urn surmount painted with a globe and navigational instruments to the polychrome leafy scroll enamelled caddy surmount flanked by three pairs of finials each cast as a basket of flowers, the frieze with floral garland painted panel to front and with enamelled leafy trails to sides over bevel-glazed front door flanked by slender polychrome decorated Corinthian baluster pillar uprights and rectangular canted porcelain panels each painted with a scantily clad Classical female dancer within gilt rococo upper and lower margins and signed Lefranc to lower corner, the rear with conforming glazed door flanked by fixed bevelled glass panels, the skirt base matching the frieze but painted with a pair of cherubs examining a globe to front panel, on six leaf-cast compressed bun feet; the twin-handled urn side pieces each with waisted polychrome enamelled neck over shouldered ovoid porcelain body decorated with conforming Classical female emblematic of the arts/sciences attended by a putto, further signed Lefranc to lower margin and with Classical ruin landscape scene to verso, on waisted ring-collared upright terminating in a ogee-outline enamelled disc set onto a hexagonal base further decorated with enamel panels between the rounded angles over disc feet.The clock 38cm (15ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide, 14.5cm (5.75ins) deep, the side pieces 28cm (11ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Samuel Marti was a prolific maker of movements and roulant blancs and is noted by Leigh Extence as working from circa 1860 at Le Pays de Montbeliard, Paris. Along with Japy Freres and Roux they set up a business in 1863 to market their movements to such firms as L'Epee. Their Paris address was Rue Vieille-du-Temple from 1870.The porcelain painter 'Lefranc' appears to be unrecorded however a very closely related garniture (with movement by Kremer, Paris) was sold at Christies, New York at their sale entitled Living With Art 15th June 2016 (lot 248) for $5,000. This garniture, as well as been signed 'Lefranc', had green printed marks 'P.P' for Paroutaud Freres, Limoges. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the porcelain elements decorating the current lot also originated from Paroutaud Freres of Limoges.  

AN IMPRESSIVE FRENCH CLOISONNE PANEL MOUNTED GREEN ONYX FLOOR-STANDING PEDESTAL CLOCK THE MOVEMENT STAMPED FOR VINCENTI ET CIE, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day striking movement with anchor escapement incorporating Brocot type regulation to pendulum suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 beneath numbers 7 7 to centre and serial number 4557 to upper left hand corner, the 6.75 inch circular onyx dial centred with a fine cloisonne enamel rosette decorated in blues, pink, gilt and red in the Hispano Moresque style within a ring of applied gilt Roman numeral hour chapters, with pieced blued steel hands set within generous repeating foliate cartouche cast surround fitted with a hinged cast brass bevel-glazed bezel, the pedestal-form case with cavetto edged top and gilt foliate scroll cast mount to frieze over conforming polychrome cloisonne spandrel panels around the dial flanked by leaf cast pendent mounts to the applied side sections, the tapered upright with cloisonne apron mount and further Hispano-Moresque style shaped applied skirt at the junction with the conforming enamelled cavetto moulded foot, standing on a stepped plinth with gilt brass squab feet.121cm (47.5ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. This impressive clock was clearly designed to furnish/accessorise a suitably opulent interior with the purpose of acting as a pedestal to take a sculpture of the owner's choice.Condition Report: The movement is complete (except for the bell and pendulum) and original and will just about run and strike however it is generally in dirty/neglected condition hence requires a gentle clean/service. The dial has some slight mellowing/discolouration to the gilding otherwise is in fine original condition with no apparent damage to the enamel work. All the enamelled mounts to the case are intact with a few light 'frits' to the enamel only (no apparent loses) the metalwork however is very dirty dull/tarnished. The onyx has a crack/break across the lower left-hand corner of the skirt, noticeable chipping to all the lower corners above the gilt feet and a chip to the plinth to the left hand corner of the base top moulding. The left-hand side onyx panel at the base is also slightly out of alignment. The top section has some chipping to the rear corners of the frieze and the platform has visible fissures to some of the veining (a natural feature of the stone). Case otherwise is somewhat dirty/neglected with other damage limited to very small edge chips and discoloration to the cast gilt mounts.Clock does not have a pendulum, key or bell. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED AND PAINTED PORCELAIN FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURESAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, WITH PORCELAIN DECORATED BY LEFRANC, LIMOGES, CIRCA 1890The circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by porcelain panel inset gilt disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension, the backplate with Samuel Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE D'BRONZE roundel to centre over stamped numbers 2553, 4 11 to lower margin, the circular porcelain dial painted with musical score and floral swags to centre within vertical Arabic hour numeral chapter ring and with scroll-pierced gilt hands within scroll cast and champleve enamelled bezel decorated in varying tones of blue and white with foliate designs, the case of stretched octagonal section with twin handled urn surmount painted with Cupid resting to the polychrome leafy scroll enamelled caddy surmount flanked by three pairs of turned finials, the frieze with floral garland painted panel to front and with enamelled leafy trails to sides over bevel-glazed front door flanked by slender polychrome decorated Corinthian baluster pillar uprights and rectangular canted porcelain panels each painted with a scantily clad Classical female dancer within gilt rococo upper and floral swag lower margins and signed Lefranc to lower corner, the rear with conforming glazed door flanked by fixed bevelled glass panels, the skirt base matching the frieze but painted with a pair of cherubs to front panel, on six engine-milled compressed bun feet; the twin-handles urn side pieces each with foliate knop to the fixed domed polychrome enamelled cover and conforming waisted neck over shouldered ovoid porcelain body decorated with conforming Classical females attended by putti, further signed Lefranc to lower margin and with landscape views to verso, on waisted ring-collared upright terminating in a ogee-outline enamelled disc set onto a hexagonal base further decorated with enamel infill between the rounded angles to the front three panels over disc feet.The clock 46.5cm (18.25ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep, the side pieces 38cm (15ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Samuel Marti was a prolific maker of movements and roulant blancs and is noted by Leigh Extence as working from circa 1860 at Le Pays de Montbeliard, Paris. Along with Japy Freres and Roux they set up a business in 1863 to market their movements to such firms as L'Epee. Their Paris address was Rue Vieille-du-Temple from 1870.The porcelain painter 'Lefranc' appears to be unrecorded however a very closely related garniture (with movement by Kremer, Paris) was sold at Christies, New York at their sale entitled Living With Art 15th June 2016 (lot 248) for $5,000. This garniture, as well as been signed 'Lefranc', had green printed marks 'P.P' for Paroutaud Freres, Limoges. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the porcelain elements decorating the current lot also originated from Paroutaud Freres of Limoges. Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all original and is in working condition although service will be required; the pendulum is complete and appears free form damage. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case appears to be in fine original condition however the gilding is heavily worn and the brass generally fairly heavily tarnished. All the bevel glasses appear free from visible damage; the porcelain elements also appear to be in fine condition exhibiting only very slight gilt wear, the right hand panel has a slight scratch just above the figure. The cloisonne enamelling is generally in very good condition with only very light surface fritting to the column shafts evident. The urn side pieces are in the same condition as the clock case including no visible cracks or chips to the porcelain bodies.Clock has original pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH GILT AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED MID-SIZED ANGLAISE RICHE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 13763 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the dial with recessed gilt Roman numeral hour disc and blued steel moon hands set within a rectangular champleve enamelled mask decorated in polychrome and gilt with fine shaded tone insect inhabited foliate scrolls onto a mid-blue ground, the anglaise riche bevel-glazed case incorporating conforming enamel and gilt decoration to all surfaces including the hinged reeded baton carrying handle, with generous thick top glass over fluted frieze and Corinthian three-quarter corner columns with enamelled shafts and gilt caps and bases, the rear with hinged glazed door, on cavetto moulded floral trail panel decorated skirt base with pad feet.12,5cm (5ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.625ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Two similar (albeit full-sized) clocks to the present clock are illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling Clocks on page 184 (Figures A and B). Condition Report: Movement appears all-original and is in full working order however the mechanism is somewhat dirty/oily hence a gentle clean and overhaul is advised/required. The dial is in fine condition with blemishes very much limited to extremely light concentric rubbing to the frosted dial centre. The case is in fine condition with no visible chipping to the glasses or losses to the enamel with faults very much limited to one or two very minor surface frits to the enamel on the columns (can only be detected on very close examination). The gilding is in fine condition.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS AND CLOISONNE ENAMELLED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKDROCOURT, PARIS, CIRCA 1875The two train eight-day gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with oval D.C. trademark next to the gong block and serial number 15937 to the lower left-hand corner. The rectangular gilt brass and champleve enamelled dial with cobalt blue ground polychrome rosette to centre within gilt Roman numeral chapter ring over conforming floral infill to lower apron and with further motifs to upper spandrel areas within a powder-blue ground repeating red flower decorated border, the gilt cannelee case with hinged carrying handle over thick bevelled oval glass to the scroll engraved top panel incorporating repeat plunger to front edge, with geometric band and repeating leaf decorated top mouldings and channelled uprights enclosing side panels also decorated in the Hispano-Moresque style with polychrome floral designs onto a cobalt ground within red flowerhead border, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on fine repeating foliate scroll engraved ogee-shaped base.15cm (6ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Pierre Drocourt is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development with further additions and corrections from research undertaken by Leigh Extence (available online) as born in 1819 and setting up in business as a clockmaker in Paris in 1853. He initially worked from Rue Limoges (later called 28 Rue Debelleyme after the rationalisation and merger of Streets in 1865), Paris and was succeeded by his son, Alfred (born 1847), in 1872. The blancs roulants, rough movements, were made in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, a town outside Dieppe, where Drocourt had workshops until their sale in 1904, being premises purchased from Holingue frères in 1875 who had previously supplied Drocourt. The firm was awarded numerous international exhibition medals and mentions including Silver in Paris 1878 and Gold in 1889. Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is in full working order. The escapement has been relatively recently cleaned and no longer retains its silvered finish. The movement otherwise is a little discoloured hence a precautionary service is advised. The dial has slight mellowing to the gilding as well as some slight concentric rubbing and a couple of tiny blemishes to the chapter ring. The case is in fine condition with almost flawless, gilding (only slight discolouration in places). The glasses appear free from visible damage and the enamel side panels are in fine condition with the only visible fault being a very slight chip in the blue field to the right-hand panel (a very small slither only visible on close examination with the light reflecting off the surface).There is no winding key present with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED FIVE-MINUTE REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKRETAILED BY OVINGTON BROTHERS, BROOKLYN, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 1778 to the inside lower edge of the frontplate, the backplate with additional strikework for the five-minute repeat system separately activated via a plunger set within the case moulding above the rear door, alarm mechanism positioned to the upper left and stamped BREVETE, S.G.D.G. to centre over serial number 1778 to lower left, the circular white Roman numeral enamel hour disc inscribed OVINGTON BROTHERS, BROOLYN to the gilt rosette decorated centre within light blue ground cartouche numeral chapter ring, with blued steel hands and set within a fine grotesque dragon inhabited foliate strapwork decorated chased gilt brass and blue enamelled rectangular mask incorporating alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-glazed case with polychrome detailed blue ground enamelled hinged reeded baton carrying handle over thick rectangular glass within the pink, purple and cream leafy scroll decorated blue enamelled top panel incorporating hour-repeat plunger to front, over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze interrupted with enamelled panels to the centre of the front and sides and with five-minute repeat button to rear, the angles with three-quarter Corinthian columns with scroll cartouche panel decorated shafts and cast gilt caps and bases, on conforming skirt base with fluted band and complex top mouldings over dragon and foliate motif decorated panel infill. 17.5cm (7ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private Collection, East Midlands. Ovington Brothers were primarily retailers of fine quality ceramics who opened a large two-story building on Fulton Street in 1870. Unfortunately this premises was destroyed by a disastrous fire in 1883 only to be re-opened as a six-story department store eleven months later. In 1891 Ovington Brothers relocated to a more fashionable location in Flatbush Avenue, and it from this premises that the current lot was most likely sold. In addition to their operations in Brooklyn Ovington Brother also had premises on 5th Avenue in Manhattan and continued trading well into the 20th century.Five-minute repeating clocks are discussed in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development on pages 197-98. Of the two variations described by Allix the current lot falls into the second type which utilises a second plunger (set above the rear door) to move the spring-loaded rack arbor along its axis in order to fall onto a second five-minute snail fitted along with a star-wheel to the exterior of the backplate. A near identical movement to that of the current lot is illustrated by Allix (Plate VIII/7). Five-minute repeating carriage clocks are explored further by Wotruba, Thomas R, in his article Carriage clocks that are five-minute repeaters published in the December 2021 (No. 42 Vol. 4) issue of ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY pages 511-18.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all-original. The escapement has a solder repair to the regulation lever and will operate but the mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence will only beat for a second or two before stopping. The strike and repeat functions operate correctly however the detent/lever that links the rear five-minute button to the plunger on the backplate is missing (repeat works correctly by pressing the plunger on the backplate). The dial appears free from any visible faults. The case is in fine condition with no apparent chips or losses to the enamel and with fine gilding exhibiting very little discolouration. The front glass has a small scratch (only visible on very close examination) otherwise glasses appear free from noticeable damage including corner chips.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE IN THE CHINESE TASTE WITH MUTLI-COLOUR RELIEF PANELSACHILLE BROCOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The 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 317 14, the dial with raised relief cast centre decorated in burnished gilt, copper and grey/brown patination with Chinese scholars within polished copper Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised star half hour markers and unusual asymmetric trellis pierced gilt hands within circular gilt bezel, the frosted gilt case with large grey/brown patinated and silver highlighted canopy-shaped finial to the stepped caddy pagoda superstructure applied with further disc and spire finials to angles, the front finely relief decorated in gilt, copper, silver and grey/brown patina with scene of courtiers within a trellis garden beneath the dial and with further figural infill to upper quadrants, flanked by stylised grotesque mask centred strip pilasters decorated with silvered strapwork, the sides inset with further panels of figures at leisure within conforming garden settings, on skirt base with generous cavetto top moulding over pad feet with shaped apron between; the garniture side pieces each modelled as a slender ovoid twin-handled vase with pierced flared rim over applied shaped figural panel matching those of the clock to front and on conforming square platform base. The clock 39cm (15.25ins) high, 21,5cm (8.25ins) wide, 13cm (5ins) deep; the side pieces 27.5cm (10.75ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, 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 highly decorative panels of the current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. This rare form of decoration is normally only seen on a select few high-end carriage clock cases with an example illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Fig. 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time-consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all original. The going train will just about run and the clock will strike but rather slowly indicating that a gentle clean/service is required. The chapter ring has been polished revealing the copper metal beneath hence will require re-silvering. The hands appear original and are undamaged. The case is in good original condition retaining original multi-colour finishes to panels with only relatively minor wear. The main body of the case is satin lacquered brass with mouldings and applied details picked-out with gilt and multicolour finishes; overall the cock exhibits slight mellowing and rubbing to the finishes. The condition of the garniture side pieces reflects that of the case however three of the handles have been pushed-in a little causing minor denting at the junction with the shoulder.Clock has a numbered pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE CHINESE GILT BRASS MINIATURE TABLE CLOCK WITH ROCKING FIGURE AUTOMATONUNSIGNED, PROBABLY GUANGZHUO WORKSHOPS, EARLY TO MID 19th CENTURYThe four knopped-pillar twin chain fusee back-winding bell striking movement with plates measuring 4.25 by 3.5 inches, Knife-edge pivoted verge escapement regulated by short disc bob pendulum and fitted with foliate motif engraved backcock apron, the backplate finely engraved with a central oval panel containing Prince-of-Wales feathers issuing from a coronet onto vertically hatched background, within a field of symmetrical Neo-Classical inspired leafy scrollwork bordered a slender wavy band, the 4.25 by 6.25 inch arched gilt brass dial applied with convex fired white enamel hour disc with minute band divided into fifths and Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track, with pierced gilt brass hands and chased gilt rosette-and-scroll pierced spandrels beneath arch painted in tones of red, blue, cream and brown with a figure of Chronos rocking with the motion of the pendulum between two trees within a European inspired lakeland landscape, the arched fire-gilded brass case with lobed orb finial to the ogee-shaped canopy superstructure applied with leafy scroll-chased mounts between beaded borders, the front with bead decorated hinged arched glazed brass door beneath shell-centred crest issuing leafy trails and pendant husks continuing down the front edges to flank the dial aperture, the sides with symmetrical scroll-cast mounts over oval fretwork panels each pierced and chased with blooming foliage within surround of repeating lappet-leaves decorated with further scrolling motifs to upper and lower margins, over swollen base sections applied with delicate pierced and chased fretwork mounts, the rear matching the front and raised on four leaf cast and chased scroll feet onto a fixed brass-topped hardwood plinth base applied with acanthus cast ogee moulding and with squat bracket feet.39cm (15.5ins) high, 22cm (8.625ins) wide, 15,5cm (6.125ins) deep. The Chinese pre-occupation with mechanical timepieces can trace its roots back to the Court of the Wanli emperor who received as a gift two timepieces from the Jesuit priest Matteo Ricci in 1601. During the 18th century (from Kangxi reign onwards) exotic musical automaton timepieces became highly desirable and thus a very important commodity with regards to maintaining healthy trade relations between London and the Chinese Court. By the time of the reign of the Qianlong emperor such examples of the clockmaking art had become so fashionable that they were often traded as gifts to eminent officials and wealthy merchants as well as the Court itself.Mechanical clocks also had a symbolic purpose to the emperor signifying the ability to master the time and the calendar. As such they cemented his position as the Son of Heaven of having divine powers and the ability to control the transcendence of time in the Universe. Clocks were also valued for their practical applications and symbolised the smooth running of the emperor's administration through efficient time management. This significance is perfectly illustrated by a poem composed by the Kangxi emperor entitled 'The Chanting of the Chiming Clock' which translates as: Methods originating from the West taught us with a keen heart.Wheels circle on a quarterly basis, hands move according to minutes.Dawn needs not to ne announced, golden clock reports in advanceWork hard on government affairs in the morning, memorials are never completed in a late manner The Qianlong emperor's interest in the clockmaking art led to the expansion of the imperial workshops employing both Chinese and European clockmakers. These skilled artisans were given unrivalled access to the finest raw materials available at the time including gold, jade, ivory and gemstones. The first references to the imperial workshops making mechanical timepieces can be found during the Yongzheng period from records dating to 1723. Local workshops established in Guangzhou, Yangzhou and Beijing produced timepieces based on European (mostly English) models but with re-worked details to cater for the domestic Chinese market. Testament to the quality of Chinese clocks made in Guangzhou is represented by the fact that the Qainlong Emperor received examples as imperial tribute and went on to amass a huge collection with 3,431 timepieces on display within the imperial palace complex at one time (see Moments of Eternity: Timepieces Collection from the Palace Museum exhibition catalogue, Macao, 2004, pages 448-49).The current lot draws on European models for its form and the engraving to the backplate very closely resembles English work as illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 363 (Figure 20.7). The painting to the scene in the arch however is typical of Chinese work with details strongly delineated and executed in a bold palette of colours. The movement winding from the back also reflects Chinese preference for dials not to be interrupted by the presence of winding holes. The mounts show a high degree of hand finishing/chiselling, and the clock is particularly attractive due to its relatively small proportions.  

Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV GILT BRASS MOUNTED SMALL BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH SILENT PULL QUARTER-REPEATANTOINE THIOUT, PARIS MID 18th CENTURYThe eight-day movement with tapered plates incorporating concave lower angles united by four angular baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Thiout AParis to lower margin, the silent pull repeat mechanism sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 5.5 inch circular thirteen-piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with sculpted blued steel hands the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated putto surmount to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over generous leaf cast arched cornice, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on feet cast as dragons with foliate apron between.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28.5cm (11.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.   Antoine Thiout is recorded in Baillie, G. H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'very famous maker' born in 1692, appointed Jure in 1743 and dying in 1767. He is perhaps best known for his 1741 publication Traite d'horlogerie which is generally considered as one of the classic horological works of 18th century. Amongst his patrons were the duc d'Orleans and the Dowager Queen of Spain; examples of his work reside in many important European collections including a bracket clock in the Garde Meuble, Paris.Condition Report: Movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor and the going train will run. The wheelwork of the repeat train is complete however the rack-pull lever is lacking (snail and starwheel are present). The spring box is intact and the train will run through. One of the two vertical hammer arbors are lacking as are both the hammer arms. The dial has hairline crack across the enamel disc centre and the I, IIII and VI cartouche numerals have small edge chips; the rear is lacking a securing latch otherwise dial is in good original condition albeit a little tarnished/discoloured and with finely worked hands.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to some light blooming to the shell veneers in places and some patchy tarnishing to some of the brass marquetry.Clock has a case key but no pendulum or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A RARE FRENCH LOUIS XV BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECEHENRY SULLY, SAINT GERMAIN EN LAYE, CIRCA 1725The single going barrel movement with tic-tac escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum and rectangular plates incorporating canted lower angle united by four baluster pillars pinned at the rear, the backplate engraved Sully a St. Germain en Laye above the external mainspring barrel click, the 6 inch circular gilt brass twelve-piece enamel Roman numeral cartouche dial with Ho-Ho bird and lambrequin inhabited scroll-decorated centre within blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and with every minute numbered to outer track, with sculpted blued steel hands the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated martial putto surmount to the domed caddy superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over swan neck centred crest flanked by rosettes, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated 'tiled; floor and contra-parti veneered back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring Ho-Ho birds grappling to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line edging, the sides with scroll inlaid outswept upper sections terminating in batons applied with gilt swags over brass-edged windows with canted upper angles and arched lower rail over further laurel cast mounts to inlaid lower margins, on feet cast as dolphins with foliate scroll decorated apron between, (the movement previously with silent-pull repeat mechanism).58.5cm (23ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide. Henry Sully was born in 1680 and was apprenticed to Charles Gretton gaining his Freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1705. After a short period working as a journeyman for his former Master he left for Continental Europe first to Leiden 1708-11 then to Frankfurt and Vienna before settling in Paris in 1715. Whilst in Vienna he published his first book 'Regle Artificielle du Temps' in 1714 with the first French version subsequently published in Paris in 1717. It was at this time he formed a close working relationship with Pierre LeRoy and presented his first 'Montre de Mer' to the Academie des Sciences in 1716. In 1718 he established a watchmaking factory at Versailles before setting-up another in Saint Germain en Laye in around 1724. During his time in St. Germain Sully continued developing his designs for a Longitude timekeeper and in 1726 one of his timepieces (utilising his modified version of Debaufre's escapement with two diamond pallets) was trialled off Bordeaux. Henry Sully unfortunately died in 1728 bringing his efforts to further develop his Longitude timekeeper to an abrupt halt; if he had lived longer it is possible that he could have devised an appropriate timepiece well in advance of Harrison's 'H4' of 1759.Surviving clocks and watches by Henry Sully are very rare; the current lot is probably the only 'domestic' timepiece by him to survive from his time at St. Germain en Laye.PLEASE NOTE description updated to confirm that the movement has a tic-tac escapement rather than a verge escapement 25/02/2022. Condition Report: Please note that the present clock has a tic-tac escapement not verge as indicated in the printed catalogue. The going train appears all-original and is in relatively clean working condition. The backcock is now fitted with a suspension spring for the pendulum - originally it would have had a silk thread. Spare holes in the plates indicate that the movement was most likely originally fitted with pull-quarter repeat work which has now been removed. The dial is generally in good original condition with visible damage limited to hairline cracks across the X and II numerals. Many of the cartouches have now been secured to the dial plate with solder applied from behind. The hands appear original and are very nicely sculpted.The case is generally in very good original condition exhibiting rich but mellow colour to the gilt mounts and brass marquetry. The veneers are in very good original stable condition with minimal lifting and only a few very small losses to the brass. The superstructure has had the joints reglued otherwise faults to the case are generally limited to very slight bumps, scuff, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The clock has a pendulum but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN CARVED OAK MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER  SINGER, FROME, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe 8 inch circular silvered register engraved with starburst and signed SINGER, FROME to the centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual weather observations to outer track, set behind convex glazed brass bezel, the case carved with entwined branches with leaves and acorns around a panel applied Fahrenheit scale mercury tube glazed thermometer incorporating leafy crests to top and bottom to the upright with the branches continuing around the dial and with further left motif to the base incorporating recording hand adjustment square, (unrestored, lacking hands).101.5cm (40ins) high; 33cm (13ins) wide. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Singer of Frome does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however online sources note them as art metalworkers and founders of bronze (cire perdue) working from 'Frome Art Works' from circa 1848; It would appear that they mainly undertook commissions for ecclesiastical works. 

A FINE BIEDERMEIER GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING LONGCASE REGULATOR OF ONE-MONTH DURATIONJOSEPH MATUSCHKA, IGLAU, CIRCA 1825The four pillar triple train month duration movement incorporating barrels extending through the backplate with the rear pivots facilitated by inverted arch-shaped sub plate spaced from the backplate by four pillars, the going train with Graham type deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with shaft formed from three hollow glass rods each with coloured velvet inserts and fitted with a brass clip for engaging with the crutch with cam-type beat adjustment, the quarter train sounding on one of the pair of graduated gongs positioned on a brass Y-shaped bracket behind the movement followed by the hour train sounding the last hour on the second gong, the 10.5 inch silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and signed JOSEPH MATUSCHKA IN IGLAU to centre, with decorative blued steel hands within fine engine-milled brass bezel, the architectural six-light boxwood edged figured birch veneered case with triangular pediment over square glazed hinged front panel and conforming fixed side glasses to hood, over trunk with small complex cornice mouldings to throat above glazed arched aperture to the removable front panel, flanked by slender architectural pilasters with Ionic inspired carved capitals and with further slender glass panels to sides, the base with concave top moulding over recessed panel to front and conforming moulded skirt.207cm (81.5ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 22cm (8.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Joseph Matuschka was born in 1796 and died in Iglau, Czeckoslovakia in 1863. When compared with contemporary Austrian 'dachl' wall regulators the restrained simple architectural proportions of the case of the current lot would suggest that the present regulator was made around 1825. The triple glass rod pendulum shaft is highly unusual however makes sense with regards to use in a regulator as glass has a negligible temperature expansion coefficient. Another regulator by Matuschka, complete with a basically identical pendulum (apparently also incorporating coloured plush fabric cores to the rods), can currently be found in the stock of Stephen Andréewich, Vienna. Please note: Evidence in the case baseboard suggests that the movement and dial may not be original to the case 

Y A RARE GEORGE V SHIBIYAMA INSECT DECORATED SILVER MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE BY CHARLES AND RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1916The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement and integral winder to backplate, the 1.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, the rectangular case with hinged arched carrying handle over front and sides inlaid in mother-of-pearl, amber, abalone and other materials with random crawling insects incorporating engraved legs and antennae and with very small Japanese character signature to lower right hand corner of the front panel, the rear with hinged door, on compressed bun feet, Hallmarks for London 1916 makers C&R C, with original Morocco covered protective outer case opening via hinged panels at the front.The clock 8.2cm (3.25ins) high with handle down, 5.6cm (2,25ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The Comyns family business of silversmiths was established by William Comyns who succeeded Richard Tagg in 1858. The firm initially traded form Soho but quickly expanded taking on premises in Beak Street off Regent Street. In 1885 William's two sons Charles and Richard joined the business who then succeeded their father on his death in 1916. Charles died in 1925 and the firm was incorporated as William Comyns and Sons Limited in 1930 before being bought by Richard Copping on Richards death in 1953. The Comyns family mainly specialised in producing small decorative wares for all price brackets often produced using mechanical methods such as die stamping. The execution of Shibiyama decoration of the current lot would have been undertaken by a specialist Japanese craftsman resulting in a highly unusual luxury product.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and fundamentally original except possibly for the platform escapement which may be a later 20th century replacement. The movement will wind and the escapement will beat but stops after a couple of seconds indicating service and adjustment is required. The dial appears free from any visible damage or restoration. The case is in fine original condition with no losses to the Shibiyama and next to no wear; faults are very much limited to a couple of tiny slight scuffs and scratches to the back door. The protective case is missing almost all of its silk lining to the interior; the exterior is generally intact but with bumps, scuffs and wear and is lacking loop carrying handle.Timepiece is complete with integral winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN ENAMELLED SILVER BALLOON-SHAPED MINIATURE MANTEL TIMEPIECEDOUGLAS CLOCK COMPANY LIMITED, BIRMINGHAM 1904The French circular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement, the 2.25 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands set behind a convex bevelled glass within moulded bezel, the waisted silver case with engine-turned aquamarine enamelled front decorated with poppies beneath the dial, the rear with hinged circular panel, on moulded skirt base, Hallmarks for Birmingham 1904 makers D.C Co LD within a shield.16cm (6.25ins) high, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: Movement appears all-original and is in working condition however the mechanism is a little dull/dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears undamaged, the hour hand may have been repaired (there is a change in colour near the centre). The case is generally in fine original condition with no visible cracks or chips to the main enamel panel which only has one or two very light surface scratches. The glass has a small edge chip (near the VIII numeral). The enamel to the skirt has some very light surface fritting to the left hand margin and a tiny fault to the lower right hand corner. The top and sides are free from notable dents or scratches, the rear has some slight pulling/distortion around the hinge and the lower movement securing screw; the silver marks to the rear are a little rubbed but still discernible.Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND UNUSUAL LOUIS XVI PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK WITH CALENDARUNSIGNED, PROBABLY SWISS, LATE 18th CENTURYThe circular twin going barrel movement flattened to lower margin and with four pillars pinned at the rear, the going train with pin-wheel escapement positioned low-down between the plates for regulation by a pendulum incorporating pivoted beam regulation adjustment to suspension, the strike train with rack, star wheel, snail cam and related detents etc. positioned on the backplate for sounding the hours, the 6 inch circular convex white enamel dial with three subsidiary dials labelled in French for Days-of-the-week, month-of-the-year and date-of-the-month to centre within puce Arabic numeral hour chapter ring and outer Arabic five minute ring, with steel 'arrow' hands for the subsidiaries set behind fine scroll pierced and engraved hour and minute hands, the break-arch case with basket of fruit surmount and pineapple finials to the engine-milled top surface over bead cast circular border enclosing concave porcelain ring bordering the dial finely polychrome painted with four oval vignettes depicting 18th century semi-erotic figural scenes separated by Neo-classical foliate scrollwork onto a deep cobalt blue ground, the lower section with further circular porcelain panel painted with Ajax performing self-martyrdom before Odysseus set within a cast foliate wreath applied to out-swept panel flanked by gilt lattice overlaid blue porcelain panel infill and pilasters also decorated with blue porcelain set into oval panels above projecting cylindrical porcelain plinths each painted with panels of floral sprays, the sides with further set of pinecone finials over panel upright projecting in a curve at the base, the rear with circular aperture set within a series of inset panels, on inverted breakfront fluted cavetto mounded skirt base with toupe feet, (unrestored and lacking pendulum, bell, bezel, mounts to the superstructure and cap for the left hand porcelain cannister).53cm (21ins) high, 47.5cm (18.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep Provenance: Broadlands, Hampshire being the property of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma and thence by descent. The visible strike-work positioned on the backplate of the movement of the current lot is typical of Swiss practice and is most often seen on bracket clocks made in the Neuchatel region from the 1770's onwards. The pinwheel escapement was invented by the Parisian clock and watchmaker Jean LePaute in 1753. Being a form of deadbeat escapement it ensured good timekeeping however was difficult to make due to the precision required in forming the pallets as the tolerances required for operation are very slight. Notwithstanding this the pinwheel escapement became increasingly popular during the latter years of the 18th century reaching its zenith in the first half of the 19th century through its use in table regulators. The dial with puce numerals and bold detailing to the subsidiaries would support the clocks Swiss origins. The case although is very much in the Louis XVI Neo-classical taste is somewhat unusual in its design which would also support manufacture away from Paris, however the quality of the casting is very fine. The porcelain elements are very much in the style of Sevres with fine quality painting (most notably to the panel beneath the dial) - it may well be that these elements were bought-in from Paris.  Condition Report: The movement appears essentially complete, is intact but currently not running due to neglect. The pendulum rise/fall regulation mechanism appears to be incomplete (lacking cam assembly to the back of the dial?) there are two spare threaded holes next to the hammer pivot whose purpose is not outwardly clear (nothing obvious missing from the strike) and another two at the base of the backplate possibly for a pendulum holdfast. The bell is lacking. The dial has a small chip to the left hand winding hole, very slight cracks/chips around the upper and lower fixing screws and a very light hairline through the centre. The hand for the upper right-hand subsidiary is lacking its tip, all others are intact. The minute hand has been half-replaced with plain (unengraved) brass and the hour hand is bent. The hands are not correctly secured. The case has several holes to the curved top sections indicating that further mounts were originally applied but are now missing. The top mount has some foliage detached at the apex. Both the rear and front bezels/covers are missing. The porcelain around the dial appears free from visible damage as is the plaque beneath and the blue-glazed backing panels. The left-hand drum has been broken into several pieces and repaired at some point, the left hand one is loose and apparently undamaged but is lacking its gilt bras cap. The underside of the drum has a blue double 'L' mark for Sevres. The case is generally dirty with wear and discolouration to the gilding including some Verdigris around the lower front panel.Clock does not have pendulum, bell or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH NAPOLEAN III BRONZE, ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK IN THE LOUIS XVI STYLERETAILED BY JUVENAUX, PARIS, CIRCA 1870The circular countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI... MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, PARIS 1855 beneath indistinct retailers stamp JUVENAUX and number 62, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged cast convex glazed bezel, the case with lovebird, quiver and flaming torch cast surmount to the acanthus cast and chased laurel bordered superstructure over central rectangular section housing the movement fitted with brass grille frets to the sides and rectangular glazed door to the rear, flanked by seated putti holding aloft grapes and flowers, the base with repeating foliate band and scroll-fronted panel beneath the dial flanked by acanthus cast ogee platforms beneath the cherubs, over breakfronted white marble plinth applied with gilt tied laurel moulding to upper edge and on toupe feet. 35cm (13.5ins) high, 39.5cm (15.5ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements; the mechanism is a little dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised and the bell is missing its securing nut. The dial has some light concentric scratching in the vicinity of the IX and X numerals, two small chips to the left hand winding hole and one to the right and a small hairline crack next to the 30 minute mark below VI. The case is generally in good original condition with the mounts retaining original gilding throughout with light wear to high spots and a few spots of green tarnishing to the superstructure. The marble base has a slight shallow edge bruise to the centre towards the left hand return of the breakfront otherwise faults very much limited to a few minor edge chips (can be felt rather than seen).Clock has a pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS PORCELAIN PANEL INSET MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with number 2 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular porcelain dial panel with gilt radial decoration to a blue-ground disc incorporating cartouche Roman numerals and blued steel hands set within a polychrome painted landscape scene populated by a courting couple in 18th century dress framed by a 'bead' decorated gilt line border, the cannelee variant case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with hinged ribbed carrying handle over bevelled top glass set within floral trail panel decorated surround and geometric hatched cavetto top mouldings, over channelled canted corner uprights bordered by foliate sprays, the sides inset with blue ground porcelain panels painted in gilt with entwined scrolls and the rear with bevel-glazed door on conforming geometric bordered ogee-shaped base, with original Morocco covered protective travelling case and key.The clock 8cm (3.125ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original, will wind and just about run; the escapement is prone to stopping indicating that a gentle clean/service is required. The mechanism is a little dull/discoloured. The dial appears free from visible damage with faults very much limited to a couple of light blemishes to the gilt border; however most of the white dots have been re-touched. The case is generally in fine original condition; the porcelain panels to the sides appear undamaged but have noticeable wear to the gilding, the right hand panel also has very light crazing. The glasses appear free from visible chips, the rear door button has been renewed. The handle shows some tarnishing otherwise finish is in good even condition. The engraving is particularly crips and attractive. The leather covered travelling case retains original velvet lining which exhibits some age-related wear; the exterior has been given a coat of shellac in the past which has lead to some cracking and flaking of the leather covering. The strap handle is missing.Timepiece has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE WITH FINE FLORENTINE PIETRA-DURA PANELSUNSIGNED, PARIS/FLORENCE, LATE 19TH CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement, the circular gilt on black Roman numeral dial with scroll-pierced gilt hands set behind hinged gilt brass floral band decorated convex-glazed bezel, the frosted gilt brass cannellee case of Mignonnette No. 1 size with faceted lobed hinged carrying handle over large bevelled top glass, complex cornice mouldings and channelled canted uprights, the front with rectangular pietra-dura panel enveloping the dial polychrome decorated with bird inhabited flowering foliage, the sides inset with conforming panels and the rear with bevel-glazed door, on ogee-outline skirt base.8cm (3.125ins) high excluding handle, 5.5cm (2.125ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The current clock would appear to belong to a small group of carriage clocks incorporating fine foliate decorated pietra-dura panels which appear to have been made in a Florentine workshop. Others include a mid-size clock with alarm and push button repeat, (signed for H. Bozi, Florence) which was sold at Christies, King Street, London Important clocks and marine chronometers 20th February 2008 (lot 11) for £3000; another two are pictured in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS pages 155 and 156 (Figures 9-32 and 9-33 a-d); a third example, by Drocourt, is illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development, (this time housed in an anglaise riche case) on page 180 (Plates VII/C13-14); and finally an example, also signed for Bozi, Florence, was sold in these rooms on 21st April 2021 (lot 112) for £2,800 hammer. Although t is perhaps appropriate to surmise that as most examples from this series are signed for H. Bozi of Florence it is likely that the panels for these were made in the city by workshops principally under this makers/retailer's direction to decorate clocks supplied by Parisian makers - perhaps mainly for retail in Florence to wealthy visitors continuing in the tradition of the 'Grand Tour'. The decoration seen on the panels of the present timepiece differs a little in detail to those seen on clocks signed by Bozi in that there are birds inhabiting the foliage and there is noticeable use of coloured 'dots' included within the foliage and can be compared to the gorge-cased clock illustrated by Derek Roberts on page 155. These subtle differences would suggest that the panels were made in a different workshop to Bozi's.Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonnettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest.Condition Report: The movement appears complete, original and is in working condition, the mechanism however is dirty/tarnished hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free from any visible damaged or restoration; the hour hand may be a replacement. The hinged bezel appears undamaged. The case is generally in fine condition with the top and rear glass panels free from visible damage including corner chips. The side panels are in fine condition with the only noticeable blemish being a slight surface scratch to the left-hand side. The front panel shows (on close examination) signs of small repairs to the infill areas above the dial otherwise appears undamaged. The gilding is in fine condition with only minor tarnishing/mellowing in places.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GILT BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK INSET WITH LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELSGAY, LAMAILLE AND COMPANY, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY HARDY BROTHERS, SYDNEY, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with oval PATENT SURETY ROLLER to centre of the backplate over further oval G.L trademark and serial number 235 to lower left, the rectangular frosted gilt dial with recessed Roman numeral hour disc, blued steel spade hands and inscribed HARDY BROS., SYDNEY to lower margin set within a canted surround, the frosted gilt case with ring decorated hinged baton carrying handle over bevelled top glass, architectural cornice and scribed line panel decorated corner uprights, the sides intricately decorated with full length portraits of a Renaissance nobleman and opposing female companion in ornate robes with details picked-out in translucent enamel on a deep maroon almost black ground, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on skirt base with ovolo over canted top mouldings and pad feet.16.5cm (6.5ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The firm of Gay, Lamaille and Company and their patent for the 'surety roller' is discussed by Thomas R. Wotruba in his article The story behind PATENT SURETY ROLLER stamped on carriage clocks published in ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY June 2017 2019 (pages 239-47). Moritz describes how the Patent Surety Roller (a mechanism which prevents the strike star wheel from accidentally jumping out-of-sync whilst the clock is being transport) was invented by Moritz Immisch for which he received a brevet in 1979. The patent was subsequently secured by Messrs Gay, Lamaille and Company of Paris and London. One of the firm's founders, Emile Gay(e), is recorded as working at 20 Red Lion Square, London in 1861before going into partnership with a clockmaker named Vicarino and setting up operations at 5 rue Beranger, Paris. In around 1877-78 George Lamaille replaced Vicarino forming Gay, Lamaille and Company who through their strong connections with London supplied many of the leading English retailers such as Dent, Frodsham and Lund & Blockley during the latter years of the 19th century. Hardy Brothers were founded in 1853 and are one of Sydney's premier jewellers and retailers of luxury goods and watches. They have also served and held Royal Warrants for all Monarchs since King George V. The exquisite side panels of the current lot are textbook examples of the finest enamel-work produced in the Limoges workshops during the second half of the 19th century. The Renaissance subject matter along with the colour palette (in particular the dark ground) revives the style for which the region became particularly well-known for during the 16th Century. Indeed the popularity and re-establishment of the Limoges enamel workshops during the second half of the 19th century was born out of a deep appreciation for the Renaissance originals which had become highly prized by connoisseurs earlier in the century. As often the case with French revivalist art the intention was to match (or even if possible exceed) the quality of the originals hence there was generally a 'no expense spared' approach to execution in order to achieve this objective.The panels of the current lot carefully and cleverly employ a mixture of opaque and translucent enamels to create depth, texture and lustre which varies under different lighting conditions. Some areas in particular, such as the areas representing silk within the garments of the figures, use the finished ground of the metal plate to great effect by allowing reflected to pass through vibrant pigmented transparent enamel surface layers.Condition Report: The movement appears complete, all original and is in full working order although is prone to stopping most likely due to lack of use hence requires a gentle clean and service (movement is a little tarnished/discoloured). The dial is generally in fine condition only having very slight overall rubbing and a very minor scuff to centre of the lower edge. The case is in fine condition, the front glass appears free from damage including corner chips; the rear door glass has a small chip to the lower right-hand corner and another tiny chip to the upper right. Both enamel panels are free from any visible damage and are very fine in their execution, the gilt highlighting however is a little rubbed/worn in places. The gilding of the case is in fine condition with minimal wear/discolouration.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE OXIDISED BRASS NEWMAN-PATTERN MERCURY STATION BAROMETERJOHN FREDERICK NEWMAN, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYConstructed with two square section uprights joined at the top with a D-shaped section inset with silvered plate engraved F. NEWMAN, 122 Regent Street, LONDON, over cavetto moulded cornice and central large-bore tube with silvered scale calibrated in millimetres to the left opposing later brass for millibars to the right with rack and pinion adjusted Vernier slide between, the throat with plate engraved with Met Office MO trademark and number 1517 over Vernier adjustment screw and further Met Office plate with calibration note to the right hand upright, the base with substantial cylindrical cistern with band of glazed apertures and incorporating mercury tube Kelvin scale thermometer with bulb immersed in the cistern to left hand side, the instrument suspended via pivoted joint from a scroll-cast bracket with conforming steady bracket to base from an arched caddy-moulded mahogany panel for wall hanging.The board 133cm (52.5ins) high, 20cm (8ins) wide.  Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton Devon. Acquired direct from the Meteorological Office after withdrawal from use in a Caribbean station believed to be either the Bahamas or Bermuda. John Frederick Newman is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working at 7 and 8 Lisle Street, London, 1816-25 then 122 Regent Street 1827-62 when the business was taken over by Negretti and Zambra. He made standard and portable barometers for James Clark Ross's Antarctic expeditions (1839-1843) and exhibited at the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace in 1851. Newman's design of station barometer incorporates movable scales to allow calibration against the mercury level in the cistern which may vary very slightly with changes in temperature. After taking-over the business in 1862 Negretti and Zambra continued making barometers to Newman's design including an example which was sold in these rooms on 2nd October 2019 (lot 41) for £2,600. 

A FINE AND RARE FRENCH MULTI-COLOURED 'CASTLE' CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED PORCELAIN PANELSPROBABLY BY JULES BRUNELOT, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY COLLINS, BRIGHTON, CIRCA 1885The eight-day two train gong striking movement with later platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 1317 followed by a circled B to the lower left hand corner, the rectangular painted porcelain dial inscribed COLLINS, BRIGHTON to centre within Gothic Roman numeral chapter ring, with gilt hands beneath dressed stone arch to upper border and with view of figures conversing on steps between a pair of castles to lower margin, the case with shaped arched hinged satin-gilt carrying handle over graphite finished tiled hopped roof incorporating dormers to sides, gilt 'murder-hole' frieze and canted copper skirting, the angles formed as towers decorated with multicoloured bonded courses capped with tiled conical graphite spires, the sides inset with porcelain panels painted with 16th style tavern scenes and the rear with hinged gilt panel door, on stepped copper-banded shallow plinth base with canted gilt skirt.20.5cm (8.125ins) high with handle down, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The trademark stamped to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate of the current lot (letter B within a circle) is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as possibly being for Jules Brunelot although no evidence has been found to confirm this. Collins of Brighton do not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however it is most likely that they were retailers of Jewellery, silverware, watches and clocks. The romanticised Gothic castle design of the case of the current lot is both particularly rare and pleasing. The multicolour finish of the case with differing details picked-out in silver, copper and graphite (in addition to the gilding) adds to the strong visual qualities of the case, as do the porcelain panels with their post Medieval genre scenes. Indeed other examples of this design do not appear in both Allix and Roberts although a much simpler undecorated variant (with less complex superstructure) was offered at Christie's South Kensington sale of The Dr, Eugene and Rose Antelis Collection of Important French Carriage Clocks Thursday 26th November 1998 (lot 174). Condition Report: Movement is complete and in relatively clean full working condition. The platform escapement is a 20th century replacement otherwise the clock appears all-original. The dial panel appears free from damage with the only noticeable fault being a slight bend in the minute hand. The case is in fine condition with minimal wear/discolouration to the multi-colour finishes. The side panels are in very good condition except for some slight chipping to the centre of the bottom edge of the right-hand side panel. The front glass has a very shallow chip to the inside upper left-hand corner.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH MULTI-COLOUR REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH RELIEF-CAST PANELSRETAILED BY J. SEWILL, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 2190 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the dial with gilt rosette centred circular cream enamel hour disc inscribed J. SEWILL, Leadenhall, LONDON within white Roman cartouche numeral chapter ring, with blued steel hands set into a rectangular panel sculpted in relief with bird inhabited floral sprays picked-out in silver, copper and gilt onto a textured graphite-coloured ground, the bevel-glazed pillars variant case with arched part-silvered hinged carrying handle over top panel incorporating circular raised bevel-glazed panel, caddy-moulded upper edges and projecting ring-turned silvered slender baluster uprights to angles, the sides each inset with finely modelled relief panel depicting bird inhabited foliage in silver, copper and gilt onto a textured graphite ground, the rear with bevel-glazed door, the base with dentil band over skirt incorporating rounded projections at the angles, on silvered bun feet.17cm (6.75ins) high, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Joseph Sewill was born in Liverpool in 1816 and started up as a watchmaker, chronometer maker, and nautical instrument maker at 61 South Castle St, Liverpool in about 1848. Latterly Joseph went into partnership with two of his sons and is thought to have retired to London in 1862. His son, John Joshua Sewill (d. 1891) succeeded him and headed the business until his death in 1891, The firm was well regarded and opened branches in London (at 30 Cornhill prior to 1882), Glasgow and Locle (Switzerland). In 1867 a chronometer by Sewill won the Greenwich Trials and they became makers to the Admiralty. In the 1874 Greenwich Trials their chronometers came first and third. They also entered pieces into Kew trials, where a karrusel watch was awarded 81.8 marks in 1900. They won an award for 'services to horology' at the Paris Exhibition of 1862, and later became 'Maker to the Queen of Spain'.The highly decorative bands and panels decorating the dial and side panels of current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. A clock with closely related decoration is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Figure 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time-consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'. Condition Report: The movement is complete, appears all-original and is in full working condition. The mechanism is a little discoloured/dirty so a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in good original condition, the address of the retailer is a little ribbed otherwise the enamel disc appears free from visible faults. The multicolour dial mask appears to be in flawless condition. The case is in very fine condition with only a few very slight spots of discoloration and a couple of the tiniest of bumps. The side panels are in very fine condition with practically no visible wear/discolouration. The rear door glass has a small chip to the lower left-hand corner otherwise glasses appear free from visible faults.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH MULTI-COLOUR REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH RELIEF-CAST PANELSRETAILED BY J.E. CALDWELL, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1882The eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 89 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the dial with gilt rosette centred circular enamel hour disc inscribed J. E. CALDWELL & Co., Philadelphia within cream-ground Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel hands set into a rectangular panel sculpted in relief with bird inhabited floral sprays picked-out in silver, copper and gilt onto a textured graphite-coloured ground, the bevel-glazed anglaise riche variant case with hinged reeded baton carrying handle to the thick glass centred top panel presentation engraved L.L. Heckscher, from, R.H., Silver Wedding, 1882 to rear edge, over copper baluster frieze, projecting graphite cavetto corner mouldings, fluted frieze and Corinthian columns with copper capitals and gilt bases to angles, the sides each inset with finely modelled relief panel depicting bird inhabited foliage in silver, copper and gilt onto a textured graphite ground, the rear with bevel-glazed door on complex ogee-outline plinth base incorporating projecting angles and stepped skirt.19cm (7.5ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance, Private collection, East Midlands. The Philadelphia firm of Jewellers and retailers of silverware, watches, clocks and high-end luxury goods was founded in 1839 at 163 Chestnut Street by James Emmott Caldwell. In 1843 the firm became Bennett and Caldwell before reverting back to J.E. Caldwell and Company in 1848. The business expanded and subsequently traded from successive larger premises on Chestnut Street. The firm continued trading form Chestnut Street after the death of Caldwell in 1881 up until 2009 only to be revived in 2019 with the new business trading from Jeweler's Row, Philadelphia.The highly decorative bands and panels decorating the dial and side panels of current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. A clock with closely related decoration is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Figure 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time-consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'. Condition Report: The movement is complete, appears all-original and is in essentially in working condition however the strike train is currently out-of-sync with the hands. The mechanism is a little discoloured/dirty so a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in good original condition with the only noticeable defect being a very light small hairline crack or scratch near the retailer's signature. The multicolour dial mask appears to be in flawless condition. The case is in very fine condition with only a few very slight spots of discoloration and a couple of the tiniest of bumps. The side panels are in very fine condition with practically no visible wear/discolouration. The glasses appear free from visible faults except for the rear door panel which has a small chip to the upper left-hand corner which is only visible from the inside (ie. When the door is open allowing the panel to be viewed from behind).There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GILT BRASS GORGE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH FINE PAINTED PORCELAIN PANELSUNSIGNED, PARIS, CIRCA 1875The eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 819 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the rectangular painted porcelain dial with dove and floral trail decorated centre within gilt-edged arcaded Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating alternating white and ruby-coloured 'jewelled' decoration and with blued steel spade hands, the upper spandrel areas with elaborate jewelled gilt scroll on a Bleu Celeste ground and the lower margin with shaped panel painted with scene of two water babies standing on lily pads fishing within conforming surround, the satin gilt gorge case with hinged carrying handle and panel matching that of the dial within jewelled gilt border to top, with channel moulded uprights and further porcelain panels each again finely painted with water babies on lily pads within jewelled gilt Bleu Celeste borders to sides, the rear door with a fifth panel painted with a riverscape, on ogee moulded base.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. 

A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS ANGLAISE RICHE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED PORCELAIN PANELSANTOINE REDIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate with stamped sunburst trademark over V.R, BREVETE to centre and serial number 4417 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular polychrome painted porcelain dial with incorporating Roman numeral chapter and blued steel trefoil hands over Romantic scene of a courting couple in 16th century style dress seated beside a river with castle in the distance, the satin gilt cast with hinged twist baton-centred carrying handle and bevelled top glass over fluted frieze to entablature incorporating projecting angles over three-quarter Corinthian columns to angles with twist decorated shafts, the sides with standing full length portraits of a Renaissance court guard opposing female companion, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on complex ogee-outline skirt base incorporating conforming projecting angles; with original Morocco covered protective travelling case and numbered winding key.18cm (7ins) high with handle down, 10.5cm (4.125ins) wide, 9cm (3,5ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Antoine Redier is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817. He is noted as first working in Paris in 1832 where his premises is subsequently recorded as being at Rue de Chatelet 2; he also had workshops in Saint-Nicholas-d'Aliermont. At the Great Exhibition of 1851 he showed a design of 'travelling and repeating clock, new invention'; he exhibited again in Paris in 1855 and received a Brevet for enamel dials with no false plates in 1857. He mainly served the English market and is thought to have worked until his death in 1892.Condition Report: The movement is complete, appears all-original and is in full working condition. The mechanism is reasonably clean however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears to be in fine condition wit no visible faults. The case is generally in very fine condition. On close examination the right-hand porcelain panel exhibits evidence of some restoration to the upper right-hand corner otherwise panels appear free form noticeable faults or further restoration. The gilding is in very fine condition with only one or two spots of very slight discolouration. The top glass has a small edge chip; the front and rear glasses appear free from visible damage. The travelling case is in good original condition with relatively light wear to both the interior lining and exterior covering. The repeat-button to the lid of the travelling case in missing and the strap is a replacement.Clock has original numbered winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH GILT BAMBOO CASED REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH AESTHETIC PORCELAIN PANELS PROBABLY BY A. DUMAS, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance and sounding the alarm on the same gong, the backplate stamped with oval trademark AD over serial number 1107 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular porcelain dial panel overall painted in polychrome and gilt with asymmetric panels of carp, birds and insects within a cream and gilt trellis field populated with a kingfisher, butterfly inhabiting stylised foliage, the centre with gilt on black Arabic numeral cartouche chapter ring and blued steel hands over conforming alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt brass bevel glazed bamboo case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners, the top with conforming hinged carrying handle and panel-glazed escapement aperture and the sides inset with additional Aesthetic style porcelain panels matching the dial with arrangement of shaped panels and objects decorated with carp, birds and other motifs within a cream and gilt trellis ground incorporating birds and insects amongst flowering foliage, on integral bamboo stump feet.16cm (6.5ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The identity of the maker who used trademark A.D within an oval surround is currently unknown however clocks stamped with the same initials but within a diamond lozenge are known to be by A. Dumas who is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development for a relatively small number of clocks bearing low serial numbers and having porcelain dials and panels. Allix also cites Saunier describing A. Dumas as a maker of his own gongs and cases which is of interest bearing in mind that the same oval A.D trademark has been seen on gong blocks used by Drocourt amongst others. Indeed it is the presence of this mark on the gong block of some of their clocks which has led to the incorrect belief by some that the mark was actually for Alfred Drocourt.The design of the porcelain panels of the current lot draw their inspiration from Japanese art in particular Satsuma pottery. The study and interpretation of Japanese decorative arts was a core element of the Aesthetic Movement which in-turn influenced Orientalist design which became highly fashionable during the latter quarter of the 19th century. Furthermore the 'bamboo' design of the case compliments the Aesthetic feel of the panels resulting in an object which is fully integrated in its visual qualities. A group of timepieces illustrating the variations on the theme of the current lot can be found in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS pages 172-73 (Fig. 10.16-17).Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is in fine clean fully working condition. The dial appears free form visible damaged however some re-touching to the gilding towards the upper left-hand corner may indicate that some very well executed restoration (possibly to repair a crack) may have taken place. The case presents as being in very fine condition with no visible chips to the glasses and fine even frosted gilding which appears essentially flawless. The porcelain side panels appear free form visible damage or wear however the right-hand panel appears to have had some very well executed restoration to repair a crack across the upper rear corner. The track of this crack can just be seen on the reverse of panel when looing into the case with the rear door open. Despite this restoration the clock generally presents as essentially in immaculate condition.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BAMBOO CASED REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED FIRED ENAMEL PANELS UNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance and sounding the alarm on the same gong, the rectangular polychrome country landscape painted enamel dial panel incorporating Vertical Arabic numerals to chapter ring and blued steel spade hands over conforming alarm setting dial to lower margin flanked by a pair of figures in 18th century dress conversing, the gilt brass bevel glazed bamboo case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners, the top with conforming hinged carrying handle and bevel-glazed-glazed escapement aperture and the sides inset with additional painted enamel Watteauesque scenes of 18th century figures within wooded landscapes, the rear door with further conforming panel depicting a courting couple, on canted T-shaped bamboo stump feet.17cm (6.75ins) high, 11cm (4.375ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: The movement appears all-original and is running, striking and repeating however the strike is currently out-of-sync with the hands. The alarm mechanism is intact but the spring has become loose within the barrel hence will not currently wind. Generally the movement is a little dull/dirty hence an gentle clean/service is advised. The dial appears free form visible damage however there are four small 'spots' of retouching to the enamel each near one corner (only detectable on very close examination). These are probably to address due to slight faults/stress in the enamel at the points where the enamel plate is attached to the movement. The case is generally in fine condition with good even frosted gilding having only having one or two very light spots of discolouration. The top glass has a small chip to the rear left hand corner; the front glass appears free of corner chips. The enamel panels are in fine condition with faults very much limited to some light wear to the upper and lower margins, a very light hairline crack to the left-hand panel (in the sky above the female figure) and another (to the grass next to the feet of the male figure) to the rear panel.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BAMBOO CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED PORCELAIN DIALUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 828 to the insides of both the front and back plates, the rectangular polychrome country landscape painted enamel dial panel incorporating Gilt-edged Roman numeral chapter ring and blued steel spade hands over painted scene of shepherd watching a flock of grazing sheep, the gilt brass bevel-glazed bamboo case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners, the top with conforming hinged carrying handle and bevel-glazed-glazed escapement aperture, the rear with conforming glazed door, on canted T-shaped bamboo stump feet.17cm (6.75ins) high, 11cm (4.375ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: Movement appears all-original and is in full working order however a precautionary gentle clean/service may be prudent. The dial appears free from visible damage or restoration. The case is generally in very good original condition albeit with some overall rubbing, wear and discolouration to the gilding. The glasses appear free from corner chips; the front glass is not bevelled hence may be a replacement.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJAMES SEDGWICK, LONDON, CIRCA 1775The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed star-engraved silvered subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and arched nameplate engraved James Sedgwick London to the matted centre within narrow applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and rococo cast spandrels to angles beneath vestigial STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the case with concave sided 'pagoda' upstand with shaped aperture 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 and flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns to front angles, the base with concave top mouldings over rectangular raised panel incorporating curved quadrants to corners and moulded double skirt with shaped apron.239cm (94ins) high excluding finials, 53.5cm (21ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. James Sedgwick appears not to be recorded in the usual sources however he is most likely closely related to Henry Sedgwick who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Bartholomew Close, London, in 1766. Condition Report: Movement is in original condition and in working order however the calendar wheel and strike-silent lever work are missing hence these functions are not operational. The mechanism is dusty so a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in good original relatively clean condition with faults limited to visible fixing points for the calendar ring guide wheels and lower dial feet within the matted finish. The minute hand is a replacement. The movement has an old but probably non-original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheeks (uprights) of the trunk which may have been reduced in height a little hence it is possible that the movement may not be original to the case however they would appear to be a perfect match. The case is generally intact and fundamentally all-original. The hood is missing its fretwork panel to the superstructure and the brass caps and bases for the rear quarter columns have been replaced with simple wooden turnings. The trunk door has a very slight even warp and is missing the moulding across the lower edge. The small section to the upper left-hand corner is also missing. The base has noticeable shrinkage cracking/movement to the right-hand side. The backboard has splits and a thin panel applied to the rear of the box of the base. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to moderate age-related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other blemishes commensurate with use.Clock as pendulum, two weights a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE GEORGE II PROVINCIAL MAHOGANY TABLE CLOCKJONATHAN SMALLWOOD, LICHFIELD, CIRCA 1735The five finned pillar twin fusee bell striking movement now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating rise/fall regulation to suspension and with arched apertures to the lower edge of both of the movement plates, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with finely matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Jn'o Smallwood, Lichfield to lower margin, with pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with subsidiary rise/fall regulation dial flanked by conforming mounts, the case with hinged brass carrying handle to the inverted bell-top superstructure over cavetto and ogee top mouldings and scroll pierced blind frets to the upper quadrants of the glazed front door, the sides with fillet-edged break-arch windows beneath further glazed infill panels, the rear with plain panel door set within the frame of the case, on shallow cavetto skirt base with squat block feet; with a later wall mahogany wall bracket with single scroll-outline support.The clock 42cm (16.5ins) with handle down, 25cm (10ins) wide, 16.6cm (6.5ins) deep. Jonathan Smallwood is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers of the World as working in Lichfield circa 1730 with a sale of his stock taking place in 1741. A walnut table timepiece by him is illustrated in Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS on page 289 (figure 317).Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been converted from verge escapement to anchor escapement however as this has not involved any cutting-out to the plates or case (except for a small 'scoop' to the lower rail beneath the rear door) restoring the clock back to its original form should be straightforward and would leave little evidence. Movement otherwise is in good original condition with the strike train appearing entirely original. Although the mechanism is in relatively clean working condition a precautionary clean/service is advised before putting into long term use. The dial has a series of unused holes in the plate behind the chapter ring at XII, III, VI and IX. These holes appear to be 'cast' apertures that have not been finished/reamed to take any fitting hence are not in any way considered evidence of alteration to the dial. The dial also has practice engraving if a bird to the rear of the plate towards the centre. The chapter ring has lost its silvering but the engraving is still strong and finely executed. The hour hand appears to be a replacement and both hands have been repaired. Dial otherwise is in good original condition but is somewhat dirty/discoloured. The case is generally in good original unrestored condition with significant faults limited to a historic bump to the left hand front corner of the upper mouldings which has resulted in chipping/losses to both the front and side sections of mouldings at that point. The mask around the dial (behind the front door) has a small loss to the veneer overlap to lower right hand side of the arch and the rear door has wear/losses to the slender overlap moulding to the left hand vertical edge. The right hand side has a small filled hole near the front edge (probably from an earlier door clasp which has been removed). All feet are missing their moulded faces and the base board is warped and split due to overtightening of the movement securing bolts. Case has very good untouched patinated finish.Clock has a pendulum and a case key but no winder. The bracket is structurally sound but otherwise is in poor condition having patch repairs to the vertical faces of the table and overall wear/chipping etc. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL WILLIAM III PROVINCIAL LABURNHAM LONGCASE CLOCK CASE WITH 9 INCH DIAL APERTUREANONYMOUS, LATE 17th CENTURYWith generous cross-grain architectural moulded cornice and geometric panel-pierced frieze to lintel over hinged dial aperture applied with three-quarter Doric columns to front angles, the sides with crossbanded borders and bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 39.5 inch narrow door inlaid with bands delineating two break-arch panels within double-reed moulded border, the sides veneered with panels within angle-banded borders, on quarter-round top moulded plinth base fronted with a geometric parquetry design and with conforming panel-veneered sides over plain skirt.206.5cm (81.25ins0 high, 44cm wide, 10.5ins deep at the cornice. 

A FINE SCOTTISH GEORGE II MAHOGANY AND BURR ELM DOMESTIC REGULATOR WITH CENTRE-SECONDS ALEXANDER CUMMING, INVERARAY, CIRCA 1755The substantial five pillar rack striking movement with deadbeat escapement regulated by a later seconds period wood rod 'Ludlam' pendulum with heavy brass faced lenticular bob, bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and six wheel going train, the backplate with aperture cut for the pallets, the 12 inch square single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands and signed Ale:r Cumming INVERARAY to an arched cartouche to centre within chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scallop shell inhabited foliate scroll engraved decoration to spandrels, in a case with complex moulded dentil cornice, fretwork frieze and turned three-quarter columns to the hood door, the sides with break-arch glazed apertures and quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over burr elm veneered panel inset break-arch door, the plinth base veneered with conforming rectangular panel over ogee bracket feet.207cm (81.5ins) high, 55cm (21.75ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. Provenance: Possibly constructed for Archibald Campbell, the third Duke of Argyll, whilst the maker was working for him at Inveraray circa 1755.Alexander Cumming was born circa 1732 and is believed to have been apprenticed to an Edinburgh based watchmaker. At an early stage his talent for the mechanical was noticed by Lord Milton through whom he is most likely to have ended up working alongside his brother, James, at Inveraray for Archibald Campbell, the third Duke of Argyll during the 1750's. Alexander and James Cumming were commissioned by the Duke to install an organ for his new castle at Inveraray and Alexander was also tasked to produce a clock.Alexander Cumming was a founder member of the Scottish Royal Society in Edinburgh and by 1761 (after the death of Archibald Campbell) he had moved to London possibly through the encouragement of Thomas Grignon. By 1763 Cumming was established in New Bond Street and supplied the first ever recording barometer to George III which is still in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace. He was subsequently appointed as an 'expert' by Act of Parliament to assess Harrison's marine timekeepers and in 1766 he published The Elements of Clock and Watch Work. In addition to clockmaking Cumming is also credited with other notable inventions such as the first accurate recording barograph (1766), the microtome - a machine for making extremely thin slices as used in microscope slide-preparation (1770) and an advanced design of flushing toilet which included a trap to prevent odours re-entering the room.By the mid 1790's Alexander Cumming had retired to Penton Place in Pentonville, then a suburb of London, where he wrote a number of essays on mechanical questions. He died at home on 8th March 1814, aged eighty-two, and was buried at St James's Chapel, Pentonville Road, Finsbury, London. The current lot is an interesting and potentially historically significant example of Cumming's early work due to being distinctly experimental in nature and dating to his time at Inveraray. The escapement is perhaps particularly noteworthy as it appears to follow a design by Thomas Grignon which was conceived as an improvement over Graham's deadbeat (see Rees, Abraham Rees's Clocks Watches and Chronometers 1819-20 page 200 and Fig 6). If this is the case then evidence of collaboration between Grignon and Cumming would serve as confirmation of a direct connection with Archabold Campbell due to the fact that the third Duke also commissioned Grignon to produce a clock for presentation to the Royal Society of Arts in London (also see Rees, page 68).  The six-wheel going train is unusual but was probably necessary in a hour-striking clock that was also intended to serve as an accurate timepiece and possible 'test bed' for an improved design of deadbeat escapement. It would seem that the going train was conceived to allow the delivery of a high degree of motive power through the motionwork in order to proportionally minimise the effect of friction (and interference from the strike train during lifting) on the power delivered to the escapement. Indeed the fact that the current lot was designed with a strike train and a 'domestic-friendly' dial layout would strongly suggest that the it was made for a knowledgeable patron who wanted a highly accurate timepiece suitable for domestic use. When this is considered alongside the strong possibility of collaboration between Cumming and Grignon at Inveraray then the most likely patron would have to be Archibald Campbell, third Duke of Argyll. 

A REGENCY MAHOGANY SMALL LONCASE REGULATORTHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR T. J. UPJOHN, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe eight-day six knopped-pillar movement with thick rectangular plates measuring 7 by 5.25 inches and incorporating decorative shaped apron cut-out to lower edge, enclosing four wheel train with Harrisons maintaining power and deadbeat escapement regulated by wood rod pendulum with lenticular bob suspended from the movement backplate, the 9.875 wide by 11.5 inch wide ogee-arch silvered brass dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials to centre within outer Arabic minute track, with blued steel hands beneath engraved inscription T. J. Upjohn, London to arch, the case with shallow triangular pediment and ebony line-edged frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture set between ebony stop-fluted canted uprights, the sides with applied rectangular panel mouldings, the trunk with concave throat over canted ebony-edged rectangular flame-figured door, on panel-outline fronted plinth base with moulded skirt.195cm (77ins) high, 41cm (16.125ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. A T. J. Upjohn is recorded in Britten, F.J. Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers as working in London circa 1805-10.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of any alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good condition with some light wear and rubbing to the silvering otherwise is free from visible faults. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the in the case on extensions applied to the trunk side uprights (cheeks) these appear to be an original detail, this coupled with the unusual shape of the dial matching the aperture in the hood serves to confirm that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is in sound original condition with no significant problematic faults and damage generally limited to minor to moderate age related bumps, scuffs and some shrinkage. The is a small veneer chip to the upper left hand corner of the base/plinth panel and slight shrinkage and wear to the opposite side. The tight hand side of the trunk has a vertical shrinkage crack just beneath the throat moulding.Timepiece has pendulum (lacking suspension spring), weight and two case keys; there is also a crank winder present.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II WALNUT QUARTER CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM THELKELD, LONDON, CIRCA 1740The five pillar triple train movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of six bells and sounding the hour on a single larger bell, the 12 inch gilt brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial over arched nameplate engraved William Thelkeld, London to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and 'twin bird and urn' cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the case with break-arch cavetto cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted columns with gilt caps and bases, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door fronted with book-matched figured walnut veneers incorporating triple-line strung border within complex crossgrain edge mouldings, the plinth base with concave top moulding over conforming line-edged panel to front and a moulded skirt.203cm (80ins) high, 51.5cm (20.25ins) wide, 25cm (10ins) deep. William Threlkeld (II) is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Brancepath, County Durham in 1674. He was a trained watchmaker and goldsmith who by 1695 had moved to London and had set up business in the Parish of St. Michael, Cornhill. By 1726 Threkeld had moved to St. Martin in the Fields where he took Thomas Hudson as an apprentice. In 1728 he is listed as working 'In ye Strand near ye new Exchange', and is believed to have died in around 1750.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and in fine original condition with no visible alteration or notable replacements (including to the quarter train and bell/hammers assembly). The mechanism is in clean condition but a precautionary gentle service is advised. The dial is in fine condition wit faults limited to some light scratching to the matting as well as a spot of discolouration and overall mellowing to the silvering of the chapter ring. The hands, spandrels etc appear all original and are undamaged. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the trunk with no visible evidence of alteration hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in sound original condition. There is no evidence of the hood being fitted with superstructure (which would have been normal for a clock of this period) hence it may be that the clock was made specifically for a position where height was an issue. The hood has historic worm damage to the rear right hand edge/stile including degradation to the carcass behind the hood quarter column. The rear quarter columns are missing three of their four brass caps/bases otherwise faults to the hood limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage commensurate with age and use. The trunk door lock is detached otherwise the rest of the case is in good original condition and of good colour with faults again limited to relatively minor bumps scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock is complete with pendulum, three brass-cased weights, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A CASED JAPANNED AND LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-PATTERN LABORATORY/STATION MERCURY STICK BAROMETERUNSIGNED, EARLY TO MID 20th CENTURYThe instrument with slender cylindrical case with the upper section fitted with a glass sleeve enclosing silvered scale incorporating vertical slot to reveal the tube and sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and millibars to the left, the lower margin inscribed No 1081, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right above applied mercury CENTS and FAH'T scale thermometer, the base with cylindrical glass chamber clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via hook for the top ring and screw clamp at the base onto a rectangular mahogany backboard into a pine framed case with triple panel glazed front door.The cabinet 120cm (47.25ins) high, 18cm (7ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings.Condition Report: Instrument is complete and in original unrestored condition. The tube is filled with mercury however the level will stop around 10mm from the top of the tube when tipped indicating that there is a small amount of air present. The silvering to the scales is a little discoloured and oxidised, the thermometer scale has significant green verdigris deposits/corrosion as does most of the originally lacquered elements of the instrument. The black japanned surfaces are in good original condition with only minor wear etc commensurate with age. The glazed case is intact and free from significant damage however the upper part is discoloured with visible historic mildew deposits and there are areas of minor historic age-related wear. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A WILLIAM III EBONY TABLE CLOCK THE MOVEMENT SIGNED FOR JOSHUA WILSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1700 AND LATERThe six finned pillar twin fusee bell-striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum incorporating scroll engraved apron to the backcock the herringbone-bordered backplate finely engraved with a central cartouche enclosing signature Joshua Wilson, London within symmetrical foliate strapwork issuing from a grotesque and pair of lions masks just beneath the backcock apron, now with 7 by 8 inch rectangular brass dial plate with winding holes to the matted centre, within original applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and applied cast gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles within herringbone engraved outer border incorporating foliate scroll infill to upper and lower margins and bearing engraved text Joshua Wilson, London between the lower spandrels, in a case with Quatre type double-scroll hinged brass carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure over complex top mouldings and rectangular glazed front door incorporating scroll pierced brass to a lozenge-shaped aperture to the upper rail, the sides with rectangular windows beneath conforming frets and the rear with glazed door set within the frame of the case, on ogee moulded shallow skirt base with brass disc feet, (dial plate replaced, quarter repeat-work removed).39cm (15.5ins) high with handle down, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 16.5cm (16.25ins) deep. Joshua Wilson is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born circa 1675 and apprenticed to William Fuller in 1688 but not Freed. It would appear that he was a Quaker hence did not sign the Clockmaker's oath of allegiance in 1697. After 1699 he carried on trade with the widow of Francis Stamper, paid quarterage until 1702, and is believed to have died in 1714.The engraved decoration to the backplate of the current lot can be closely compared to that on a clock by Francis Asselin illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 265 (Figure 15.5). From this it would be reasonable to suggest that both the Asselin backplate and that of the current lot were engraved by the same hand; most likely a French Huguenot immigrant craftsman.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition however was originally made with quarter-repeat work which has now been removed. The strike train is intact and appears all-original. The going train exhibits no obvious evidence of ever being converted to anchor escapement however the current escapement (including potances and backcock ) appear to have been renewed. As catalogued the dial plate has been replaced, the dial otherwise is in presentable condition with minor discolouration to the silvering of the chapter ring. The hands are probably replacements and the hour hand has a repair to its tip.The case is generally in sound condition with some historic veneer patch repairs most noticeable to the upper corners of the front door. The top surface has four filled holes from where finials were previously fitted, all the hinged have been replaced and the rear dock lock is non-original. The veneer overlap to the mask around the dial has several patch repairs and the base panel of the case has been replaced (well-executed) confirming that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case (hence why it has a replacement dial plate). Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor age-related bumps, scuffs and shrinkage.Clock has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II BLACK JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM GOUGH, LONDON, CIRCA 1715The five finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, herringbone border engraved calendar aperture and applied oval signature plate engraved W'm Gough, London to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles within wheatear engraved border, the black japanned case with generous complex moulded cornice and foliate spray-centred gilt panel decorated frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture with delicate gilt floral sprays to surround and applied with Doric three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns to the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over rectangular door painted in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental garden landscapes and square-rigged warships within line painted half-round moulded borders and delicate foliate decorated surround, the sides with panels of large scale leafy sprays, on ogee moulded skirt base with conforming painted decoration to front and applied moulded skirt.218cm (86ins) high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep at the cornice. William Gough is recorded Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from before 1726 to circa 1760.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in fine original condition with no visible alteration or replacements including the escapement which appears all-original. The mechanism is fairly clean and in working order. The dial is in good relatively condition with only light discolouration/spotting to lacquered and silvered finishes; the hands and spandrels appear original. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests on the cheeks of the case fitted with very slim packing pieces to fine-tune the level of the dial within the hood aperture. The level of the top of the seatboard lines-up with historic scribe lines on the backboard hence we are inclined to believe that the movement and dial are original to the case despite the thin packing slips beneath the seatboard. The case is in presentable condition however the plinth base has been rebuilt/restored to match the rest of the case. The backboard has a braced split to the upper section and the front of the base has a vertical shrinkage crack otherwise case is in good condition retaining original japanned finish with light crazing and faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, other blemishes and small repairs commensurate with age.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJOHN EBSWORTH, LONDON, CIRCA 1695The five finned and pillar movement with tall plates measuring approximately 7.5 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with external countwheel striking on a domed bell mounted above the plates, 11 inch square brass dial with ringed, winding holes, foliate scroll border engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the narrow minute track, with pierced steel hands, winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles and signed John Ebsworth Londini fecit to lower margin, in a case with moulded cornice and frieze inlaid with floral trails into an ebonised ground to lintel over conforming marquetry decorated hinged glazed dial surround and rectangular windows to the sides of the hood, the trunk with convex walnut veneered throat moulding over 40.5 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebonised ground within a oyster veneered walnut field, with ebonised half-round edge mouldings, the sides veneered with twin panels within crossbanded borders, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel over bun feet, (hood with alterations).199cm (78.25ins) high, 45cm (17.75ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep.  John Ebsworth is recorded in Loomes, Brian, LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers as apprenticed in 1657 to Richard Ames and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1665. He is believed to have succeeded Thomas Knifton at the Cross Keys in Lothbury but later worked at 'New Cheap Side'. He served as Assistant to the court of the Clockmakers' Company in 1682, Warden in 1694 and was appointed Master in 1697. Ebsworth died in 1699 appointing Edward Stanton to oversee his Will.Condition Report: The movement in in relatively clean working condition and survives in its original configuration with no evidence of alteration however has historic service replacements. The second wheel of the going train has been re-pinioned and the escapement (wheel and pallets) appear to be 19th century replacements. The upper two wheels and the fly of the strike train have been re-pinioned. The pivots exhibit evidence of past rebushing. The hammer bell is large and the stand is stout hence the large bell could well be original. The dial is in good clean condition with fine mating and minimal wear. The silvering to the chapter ring has some slight spotting and wear, the hands are probably original and are presently blued; the spandrels are of good quality and most likely original.The movement retains its original seatboard which rests directly on the cheek uprights of the case with corresponding fixing holes to each which suggests that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The hood was originally rising but has now slides forward and has been cut for a door at the front. Whilst doing this a dial mask was set behind the door which resulted in the the frame of the dial aperture being set further forward. A vertical strip of veneer was then applied to the front edge of each side to conceal the mask/packing with the strip then continued to form decorative upper and lower margins to the side panels. To remove this modification the mask would need to be removed and the dial aperture frame set back to its original position, and the sides then re-veneered to remove the upper and lower bands. Hood columns could then be fitted. Although this sounds fairly involved such work is essentially cosmetic and will serve to restore the clock back to its original appearance. The top board is probably an older replacement.The trunk is in fine condition with only light shrinkage cracking to the veneers and no apparent touching-in or filling to the decoration. The surface has been cleaned back and French polished at some point hence would benefit from the attention of a good furniture finish restorer (if required). The sides of the trunk are in good clean condition.The base appears original with the left hand side continuing all the way down to the lower edge of the box and the right hand side stopping around 1 inch short. The backboard continues to around half-way down the box but there is no indication to suggest that it has been cropped short at a later date (ie. Case appears to have been made like that!). The inside of the lower edge of the base has some strengthening batons applied and the feet are replacements. The marquetry panel to the front of the base appears original and has some historic lifting/splitting; at some point it has been given a heavy 'glaze' which is now starting to break-down and the crossbanded borders have some historic patch repairs. The sides of the base have historic shrinkage cracking and a triangular patch repair to the front upper corner of the right-hand side. Faults to case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear and a few minor repairs commensurate with age.Clock is complete with pendulum, pair of brass-cased weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND RARE QUEEN ANNE JAPANNED THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASECLOCKJOSEPH KNIBB, HANSLOPE, CIRCA 1705The single-handed posted countwheel bell striking movement with steel square section corner uprights and resting on threaded extensions passing through the underside of the baseplate, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train sounding on a large bell mounted above, the 10 inch square gilt brass dial with fine pierced iron hand to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and signed Joseph Knibb, at Hanslop to lower margin, the spandrel areas engraved with large stylised leafy motifs within scribed line border, in a japanned pine case with spoon locking mechanism to the rising hood incorporating substantial ogee moulded cornice delicately painted with gilt floral motifs on a chocolate ground over conforming recessed panel fronted frieze and fixed glazed dial aperture applied with turned three-quarter columns decorated with leafy trails, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with gilt trellis painted convex throat moulding and 44 inch rectangular door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with figures within an oriental garden landscape, the surround incorporating gilt hatched panels, the sides with stylised foliate trails within shaped scribed line borders, the ogee moulded base with conforming raised decoration to front and bun feet.209cm (82.25ins) high, 44.5cm (17.5ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Joseph Knibb was born the fifth son of Thomas Knibb of Claydon, Oxfordshire in 1640. He is generally thought to have been apprenticed in around 1655 to his cousin Samuel Knibb in Newport Pagnell, before moving to Oxford circa 1662 (the same year that Samuel moved to London). Joseph initially struggled to trade in Oxford due to restrictions placed by the City authorities which were only relaxed on payment of a fine in 1668. It was about at this time that Joseph Knibb would have issued his copper trade tokens (an example of which was sold in these rooms 10th February 2009, lot 104 for £1,600 hammer) as well looking to undertake work to convert the turret clocks of St. Mary the Virgin and Wadham College to anchor escapement with long pendulum.In 1670 Joseph moved to London handing over the Oxford business to his younger brother; the reason for this move was probably to administer the estate of Samuel who is thought to have died by the summer of 1671. Joseph Knibb presumably took on Samuel's former workshop as by 1675 he was recorded as working from 'The Dyal' near Sargeants Inn in Fleet Street. By 1693 he had moved to 'The Clock Dyal' Suffolk Street, near Charing Cross. As Joseph became established in London his work became more individual/distinctive, often demonstrating an inventive and refined approach both in the detailing and specification of the movements and choice of case design. He is perhaps best known for his experimentation with alternative striking such as Dutch, Roman and double-six grande sonnerie as well as long duration clocks.In 1697 Joseph Knibb sold up the London business (presumably to Samual Aldworth, former apprentice of John Knibb of Oxford) and retired to his property at Green End, Hanslope, Buckinghamshire where he died in December 1711. Clocks made by Joseph Knibb during his 'retirement' years in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire are particularly rare; indeed only one example, a walnut eight-day longcase clock, is illustrated in Lee, Ronald A. The Knibb Family * Clockmakers on page 39 (plate 38). Another walnut longcase was sold at Christies, King Street, London on Wednesday 18th December 1974 (lot 193) for 6,300 guineas and a third (in a marquetry case) was offered by Sotheby's, London on Thursday 18th February 1982. All of these three examples appear to have been made with features typical of the Knibb workshops which would perhaps suggest that they may well have been supplied by John Knibb in Oxford for his older brother to sell on as his own. This scenario would certainly be the most logical bearing in mind the fact that Joseph sold his workshop to Samuel Aldworth on his retirement in 1697.The current lot differs from these other three examples in that it is a modest thirty-hour clock with a posted movement - rare for the Knibb family. The wheelwork is typically delicately made and appears to have survived in remarkably original condition. The dial is well proportioned with simple but elegant motifs to the spandrel areas and the hand is particularly fine - typical of Joseph's high quality approach.The case is also a particularly rare relatively early japanned example which demonstrates similarities with that housing a movement and dial by Tompion illustrated in Roberts, Tom THE LONGCASE CLOCK on page 119 (Figure 6/1) albeit with variances in proportions and detail which reflect its provincial roots. Condition Report: Movement has survived in fine original condition with no visible evidence or alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism retains old surface and exhibits slight wear to pinions but is essentially in good working condition. We would advise a very gentle was and careful re-lubrication if intending to put into service. The dial is in good condition, the plate may have been regilded at some point on the past and now exhibits some patchy discolouration. The chapter ring has some mellowing/tarnishing otherwise is in good original condition. The hand appears original and in nicely sculpted in the Knibb manner. The movement rests on blocks applied to a seatboard set on top of the trunk at the level of the throat mouldings. Although this detail is correct and the seatboard/blocks appear old we are inclined to suggest that they are replacements hence can offer no categorical assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case.The hood is in fine original condition however the frame around the dial aperture has been restored suggesting that the hood may at some point have been adapted to incorporate an opening front door. This restoration has been executed very well and is only detectable on close examination of the inside of the structure. The right-hand side glass is cracked. The trunk is also in good original condition however the lock is incomplete. The raised work to the front shows evidence of peeling/lifting (mainly to the figures on the front door) with consolidation/patching and repair evident. The base is a restoration with well-matched decoration and faults limited to a horizontal crack across the front. The backboard is generally in good solid condition but has a join at the level commensurate with the top of the box base, some small patch repairs and other age related faults. One of the later bun feet is missing.Clock has a pendulum (old but probably not original to the clock) and a weight.Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE JAMES II/CHARLES II WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKEDWARD EAST, LONDON, CIRCA 1680-85The six finned and latched pillar movement with tall plates measuring approximately 7.5 by 5 inches enclosing fine delicate wheel-work and square section strike detent arbors, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with external countwheel striking on a domed bell mounted above the plates, the 10.25 inch square gilt brass dial with slender subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with pierced blued steel hands, winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and engraved Edwardus East Londini to lower margin, in a case with architectural cross-grain ogee moulded cornice and plain frieze to lintel over glazed dial aperture flanked by opposing Solomonic twist three-quarter columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the slender trunk with convex walnut veneered throat moulding over 44 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with two break-arch shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebony ground within a figured walnut field, further incorporating conforming marquetry curved quadrant panels to corners and contained within an inset line border edged with half-round cross-grain mouldings, the sides veneered in figured walnut and boxwood lines delineating panels matching the shape of the marquetry panels to the front door, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and fronted with conforming rectangular marquetry panel decorated with floral blooms into an ebony ground over bun feet, (hood formerly rising now adapted to open at the front).200.5cm (79ins) high; 45.5cm (17.75ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep at the cornice. Edward East was born in Southill Bedfordshire in 1602 and was apprenticed in 1618 to Richard Rogers until 1626, gaining his freedom of the Goldsmith's Company the following year. He was appointed as one of the first Assistants of the Clockmakers Company (a year after the charter was granted by Charles I in 1631) later becoming Master twice in 1645 and 1653. He worked first from Pall Mall, London subsequently moving to the Fleet Street/Temple Bar area by the 1640's, in November 1660 he was appointed chief clockmaker to King Charles II. Edward East certainly had the longest and perhaps one of the most distinguished careers in English clockmaking during the 'Golden Period' taking on eight apprentices between 1643 and 1676 (including Henry Jones from 1654 to 1663). East was the only original Assistant surviving when the Grant of Arms was awarded to the Clockmaker's Company in 1671. Edward East drafted his Will in 1688 and on his death in 1696 he was clearly a wealthy man leaving property to his four children including a residence in Hampton, Middlesex and a coaching Inn called 'The Swan with Two Necks' which was bequeathed to his daughter, Anne Saunders.The movement of the current lot has tall plates and square section strike detents, both of these features are deemed indicative of the East school of clockmaking. The 'tulip' shaped cut-out for the escapement pallet arbor (positioned at the top edge of the backplate) is also a detail occasionally seen in his movements including a walnut-cased example which was sold at Christies, London 550 Years: Decorative Arts Europe 27th May 2010 (lot 48) for £55,250. The case of the present clock is again notable in having particularly slender proportions with a long door of 44 inches occupying the full width of the front aperture (ie. is set within the side panels of the case with no additional framing). The marquetry panels are also framed by a line-edged border adding to the elegant appearance and the sides are also interesting in that the line-inlay delineates shapes matching those of the marquetry panels to the front door.Condition Report: Please contact department for condition report.Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE WILLIAM III EBONY TABLE CLOCK WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON SIX BELLSDANIEL LECOUNT, LONDON, CIRCA 1700The six finned pillar twin fusee bell-striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum incorporating scroll engraved apron to the backcock and pull-quarter repeat sounding on a graduated nest of six bells, the herringbone-bordered backplate finely engraved with a central oval reserve enclosing bust of a Roman Emporer within winged crested mask and Eagle inhabited symmetrical foliate strapwork, the 7 by 8 inch rectangular brass dial with herringbone-border engraved winding holes, scroll decorated calendar aperture and shaped false bob aperture backed by silvered plaque engraved D. LeCounte, London to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and applied cast gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles within herringbone engraved outer border incorporating foliate scroll infill to upper and lower margins, the case with hinged brass carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure and brass ball-and-spire finials over ogee and cavetto top mouldings and rectangular glazed front door, the sides with rectangular windows and the rear with glazed door set within the frame of the case, on ogee moulded shallow skirt base with brass disc feet.38cm (15ins) high with handle down, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Daniel LeCount is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as most likely a Huguenot refugee from France who became a Freeman of the Haberdashers' Company before being made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1786. He took on many apprentices mostly of fellow Huguenot extraction including Daniel Lefebure in 1686 and George Vievar in 1693. Loomes notes a marriage to Ursula Davies in January 1681/82 and that he was living in the parish of St. Bartholomew by the Exchange along with his wife and daughter, Judith, in 1695. He signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance in 1697 and attended meetings until at least 1705. Daniel LeCount died in 1738 and was buried at Spitalfields. The engraved decoration to backplate of the current clock can be closely compared to that seen on a table clock housed in an elaborate mirror-panel clad case by fellow Huguenot maker Francois Langisse illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass on page 255 (figure 14.11). Although the designs vary a little, details within the execution of the leafy trails and the birds would confirm that both the backplate of the Langisse clock, and that of the current lot were executed by the same hand.Condition Report: Clock generally is in fine condition with no significant faults.Movement is in clean working condition and appears fundamentally all-original with no visible alteration or obvious replacements other a few of the screws, pins etc. The escapement exhibits no evidence of re-conversion with the potances and escape wheel itself appearing original. The backcock also appears original however the decorative engraved apron is probably a replacement. The pendulum holdfast hook also appears to be a replacement. The repeat work appears original and is in working condition; the bells have been deeply cleaned hence are 'fresh' in appearance. The dial is in fine clean condition although the minute hand may be a very well-made replacement. The case is in fine condition with visible faults limited to minor shrinkage, bumps and scuffs most noticeable to the rear left hand corner of the top mouldings. The interior retains the original seatboard and the base of the case appears undisturbed. There is evidence of cosmetic restoration with the left-hand edge of the front door possibly re-veneered and partial replacement of the veneers which overlap the dial to the mask behind the front door. The rails flanking the dial have some wear/chipping from the action of the turn-discs applied to the rear of the dial. All hinges and locks appear original. The brass fittings have been brightly polished and lacquered.Clock is complete with winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR J. COLLINWOOD, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the geometric border engraved rectangular backplate, the 8 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed J'N COLINWOOD, LONDON to centre and with pierced gilt brass hands set behind a hinged convex-glazed cavetto moulded cast brass bezel, the arched case with brass ball finial to the concave-sided pyramidal upstand over front line inlaid with an oval panel within conforming shaped panel and strung edges, the sides with ached brass fish scale inset sound frets and the rear with arch-glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with gilt brass lobed bun feet.60cm (23.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. A John Collingwood is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1782. Condition Report: The movement is in complete original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The backplate has a spare threaded hole towards the upper left hand corner which was most likely intended for holding a pendulum locking screw when not in use; the clock is fitted with a spring type clamp hence this hole is surplus to requirements. The mechanism is in relatively clean working condition. The dial retains its original old cream surface but with overall light crazing and touching in/restoration. The numerals have been 'strengthened' and the signature overpainted in a manner most likely intended to match the original worn text beneath. The hands have some slight bending but otherwise appear undamaged. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN FIGURED WALNUT SMALL DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH 8 INCH DIALTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR BIRKLE BROTHERS, CROYDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 8 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Birkle Brothers, 103, Commercial Road and with blued steel hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed cast brass bezel incorporating canted silvered brass fillet to interior, with figured walnut dial surround secured via pegs to the rectangular drop-trunk incorporating door to right hand side, finely figured front panel and hinged flap to the curved underside, (dial refinished).31cm (12.25ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Birkle Brothers are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Croydon 1851-55.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition. The dial has been refinished hence presents as being in fine condition; as it has been refinished we cannot offer any assurances that the signature is that of the maker/retailer but suspect that the script replicates what was previously there on the dial prior to restoration. The case is in fine condition with only notable fault being some chipping to the front edge of the box which is completely concealed by the dial mounting rails (hence is only visible when dial/movement is removed. Otherwise faults very much limited to slight shrinkage and a few very slight age-related blemishes.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winding key and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKANDREWS, DOVER, CIRCA 1800The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds over signature Andrews, Dover and calendar to centre, with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and scroll-pierced blued steel hands, the lower spandrel areas engraved with floral sprays and the upper with oval paterae and draped foliage issuing from Neo-classical urn to the arch above, the break-arch case with cavetto cornice above hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns to angles, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch flame figured door with complex edge mouldings, on shaped panel fronted plinth base with moulded skirt.196cm (77ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Richard Andrews is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Dover from 1800.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alterations or significant replacements. We understand from the previous owner's family that it has been maintained in working condition and had received a gentle service within the last few years. The dial has overall honest wear/discolouration but is undamaged. The hands appear original and are black painted. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the case with no visible alteration hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case.The case is in good original condition as is of good colour. The only notable faults are a slight warp to the trunk door causing the lower left-hand corner to protrude by around half an inch - this can probably be mitigated by adjusting the top hinge position. The left hand side has a scuff to the surface which no doubt can be improved with some coloured polish. Blemishes are otherwise very much limited to slight bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum which requires a suspension spring, pair of weights, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III STYLE SCARLET JAPANNED TAVERN TIMEPIECETHE CASE BEARING A SIGNATURE FOR GEORGE ALLETT, LONDON, THE MOVEMENT LATE 18th CENTURYThe four pillar weight-driven movement with four-wheel train, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and tapered plates, now with a 20 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and steel moon hands, with gilt-leaf painted moulded edge and secured to the teardrop-shaped drop-trunk case by four turned pegs, now in a case with twin side doors set behind the dial over concave topped caddy moulded front door to the trunk polychrome and gilt relief decorated with oriental figures within a garden pagoda landscape, with gilt line borders to surround and panel inscribed George Allett, LONDON between the door and the dial, the curved side panels gilt painted with large foliate trails over ogee moulded base, (the dial and case most likely mid 20th century).118cm (46.5ins) high, 58cm (23ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. The design of the current lot essentially copies the type of timepiece discussed in Gatto, Martin THE TAVERN CLOCK pages 79-98.CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION AMENDED 17/02/2021Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE REVISED CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION - to the effect that the movement is late 18th century now with dial and case most likely dating to the mid to late 20th century.The movement is in clean working condition and appears complete and original. The trains would suggest that the duration is 7 to 8 days. The hands appear to be original to the movement and are in good condition; the dial is later but in good overall condition with faults limited to slight wear, shrinkage and a few minor bumps to the circumference. The case is generally in fine presentable condition with faults limited to some minor shrinkage to the curvature of the sides, two chips to the gesso of the base moulding with both being near the rear edges and a small chip to the gilt moulding to the upper left of the trunk door. Faults are otherwise very much limited to a few light bumps, scuffs etc.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, weight, winding and case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

TWO LACQUERED BRASS AND BLACK JAPANNED STATION/LABORATORY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERSBOTH BY CASELLA, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe first a rare bench barometer with ring over cylindrical silvered scale with vertical slot to reveal the tube and sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against millibar scale to the right opposing signature CASELLA, LONDON with Met Office monogram MO and numbered 2205 over shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right and applied mercury tube Centigrade scale thermometer with concealed bulb, the base with disc applied with X and Y positioned spirit levels and over cage of three uprights around the stepped cylindrical cistern applied to a second conforming lower disc with the tube passing to one side and looped into the base of the cistern, on three fine screw adjusting feet; the second of standard Fortin pattern with similar cylindrical brass Vernier scale this time calibrated in barometric inches and signed C.F. CASELLA & Co. LTD, LONDON, No. 2349 to left hand margin, the shaft with Vernier adjustment screw and Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer over base with cylindrical glass chamber clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via hook for the top ring bracket at the base to a mahogany panel for wall hanging, (both unrestored), (2).The bench barometer 103cm (40.5ins) high, 15cm (6ins) diameter; the Fortin 109cm (43ins) high, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon; the first acquired direct from the Meteorological Office. The firm of Casella is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established by Louis Casella in 1838 when he went into partnership with his father-in-law Caesar Tagliabue initially trading as Tagliabue & Casella from 23 Hatton Garden, London. His successor, Louis Pascal Casella worked from 1858 and expanded the business resulting in Casella becoming one of the largest makers of barometers and other instruments in England. Charles Frederick Casella succeeded his father, Louis Pascal, in 1897; the business subsequently became a Limited Company in 1910 and continued trading well into the 20th century. The second barometer in the current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings.

AN INCOMPLETE GEORGE I/II 'RED WALNUT' MERCURY STICK BAROMETERUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1725With remnants of a cavetto-moulded break-arch pediment over inset frieze and panel now applied with only the right-hand half of a break-arch silvered brass scale calibrated in barometric inches with recording slider and indistinctly inscribed ...AYTON to upper margin, the slender trunk with visible tube over half-cylinder cistern cover with ogee top moulding and level adjustment screw to the rounded underside (unrestored and with losses).95cm (37.5ins) high, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon.

A SNAKEWOOD MERCURY STICK BAROMETER AND OAK DEMONTRATION WHEEL BAROMETER THE STICK BAROMETER BY D.C. HARBEN, KESTON, DATED 1948The stick barometer with twin lacquered brass scales signed D.C. HARBEN, KESTON 1948 to upper margin and inscribed 10 AM YESTERDAY and 10 AM TODAY to lower applied to a shallow-arch top snakewood panel with chamfered edges along with visible tube terminating with a crack-finish demi-spherical cistern cover to the conforming base, the wheel barometer with open-centre to the 8 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to the circumference set with convex-glazed cast brass bezel, the case with glazed-front upper and lower sections so that the operation of the instrument can be seen, (2).The stick barometer 87cm (34.25ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide, the wheel barometer 93.5cm (36.75ins) high. Provenance: The archive and exhibition collections of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon.

A LATE VICTORIAN CARVED OAK ANEROID WHEEL BAROMETERR. AND J. BECK, LONDON, CIRCA 1895The 8 inch circular glazed ceramic register decorated with a rosette and inscribed R & J. BECK LTD, 68 Cornhill, LONDON to centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations, set behind glazed cast brass bezel incorporating recording hand to glass, the case with tied laurel infill to the shaped pediment over upright applied with glazed ceramic FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE scale mercury thermometer applied with an eagle to upper rail flanked by carved earls, the lower section with swan-neck pediment over rectangular panel for the dial incorporating leaf-carved spandrel infill above shield and leafy scroll carved base terminating with an inverted swan-neck pendant crest.104cm (41ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide. Provenance: The retail stock of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Richard and Joseph Beck who is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as first working from 31 Cornhill 1867-80 and then 68 Cornhill from 1868. They were best known for supplying microscopes and other optical instruments which were presumably constructed in their factory at Lister Works, Kentish Town, Holloway, East London. Banfield further notes that they often signed their instruments 'R & J Beck Ltd' from 1894.