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Lot 1387
Circa 1970/80s patchwork bed cover incorporating furnishing fabrics, two pairs of single bed covers, two striped bed covers, various linen cloths, embroidered and lace coasters and mats, and other assorted items (two boxes)Bedcover-some fading and minor discolouration, one pink patch perished and torn, other items in the lot not reported
Lot 183
NO RESERVE Africa.- Stanley (Henry Morton) In Darkest Africa, 2 vol., first edition, frontispieces, plates and illustrations, 4 maps (3 folding), folding table at end vol. 2., occasional light spotting, original decorative cloth, spines slightly darkened, spine ends and corners a little bumped, small patch of surface wear to vol.1 upper cover, but a good, bright set overall, [Hosken p.189], 8vo, 1890.
Lot 169
NO RESERVE Arnold (Sir Edwin) The Feast of Belshazzar. A Prize Poem, first edition, short tear and patch of toning to foot of title, original wrappers, short tear and chip to upper wrapper, light surface soiling, Oxford, 1852; The Light of Asia or the Great Renunciation, frontispiece, illustrations, original pictorial cloth, spine darkened, rubbing and surface soiling, 1885; and another by the same, 8vo (3)
Lot 70
Italy.- Scotus (Franciscus) Itinerario, overo Nova Descrittione de' Viaggi Principali d'Italia, 3 parts in 1 vol., titles with woodcut ornaments, 37 folding engraved maps, plans and views, patch of browning to title and first gathering, a few ff. closely shaved at head but very good generally, ink ownership inscriptions to endpapers, 19th century calf, gilt, neatly rebacked, retaining original backstrip, rubbed, 12mo, Venice, Presso Gio. Pietro Brigonci, 1672.⁂ A good copy of this charming illustrated guide to Italian towns and cities. Provenance: Samuel Flood Page (ink ownership inscription dated 1821); Henry Layard Smith (1869-1949, author and Evelyn scholar; his signed ink note to endpaper).
Lot 124
NO RESERVE Jacobite pamphlets and poems.- Epitaph on Alexander Robertson of Straun, Esq, 4pp., folds, small patch of browning, [Foxon E438], [?Edinburgh], [?1749] bound after To the memory of Alexander Robertson of Strowan, 4pp., folds, small patch of browning, [Foxon T381], [?Edinburgh], [?1749] and Copy of a Letter Wrote to his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland by Simon Frazer Lord L--t, 1f., folds, light toning, [?Edinburgh], [1746] and Cowper (William, Earl) Two speeches made by Lord Chancellor Cowper, the High-Steward of England, ink inscription to title, M. Cooper, 1746 and Ford (T.) By authority of the Sheriffs. An account of the behaviour of Wiliam, late Earl of Kilmarnock, and [Arthur, late Lord Balmerino], from the time of their being delivered into the custody of the sheriffs of London, to the time of their execution, 4 words partially erased form title, light browning shaved at head, by J.Hinton, 1746 and Penrice (Gerard) Genuine and Impartial Memoirs of the Life and Character of Charles Ratcliffe, lacking portrait, for the Proprietor, 1746 and Memoirs of the Life of Lord Lovat, half-title (soiled), for M. Cooper, 1746 and The Genuine Speech of Simon Lord Lovat, drophead title, some light marginal soiling, [1747] and Genuine Memoirs of the Life of Simon Lord Fraser of Lovat, some light marginal foxing, M. Cooper, 1746, together 9 works in 1 vol., ink inscription to endpaper, later calf-backed boards; and two volumes of comprising several works by Frances Atterbury bound together, 8vo (3)⁂ A good group of scarce Jacobite works, the poems each with only 2 or 3 copies recorded. Provenance: "John Smith, purchased at Sir Adam Gordon's sale" (ink inscription).
Lot 23
NO RESERVE Dictionary.- Minsheu (John) Emendatio... The Guide into the Tongues. With their agreement and consent one with another, as also their etymologies, that is, the reasons and derivations of all or the most part of words, in these nine languages, viz. 1. English. 2. Low Dutch. 3. High Dutch. 4. French. 5. Italian. 6. Spanish. 7. Latine. 8. Greeke. 9. Hebrew, second edition, double-column, title within typographic border, woodcut intials and head-pieces, N6 with marginal loss affecting a few letters of text, the odd marginal tear or light patch of staining, a few leaves shaved at head, occasional light browning, some marginal staining to first gathering, ink names to title, 20th century calf, extremities rubbed, [STC 17947], folio, John Haviland, 1627.⁂ The first etymological dictionary in the English language and also possibly the first book published by subscription. Minsheu's work is now invaluable as a dictionary of the English language at the beginning of the 17th century. Provenance: Edward Pate; Sarah Hixson; Henry Layard Smith (1869-1949, author and Evelyn scholar; ink inscriptions).
Lot 60
Architecture.- Evelyn (John).- Fréart de Chambray (Roland) A Parallel of the Antient Architecture with the Modern, translated by John Evelyn, first English edition, engraved additoinal title and 40 full-page illustrations, engraved vignette illustrations, woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, a few marginal chips and tears, those on N3&4 straying into image, some creasing and light marginal fraying, the odd light patch of soiling, ink ownership inscription and bookplates to pastedown, contemporary speckled calf, upper cover detached, lower joint cracked, extremities rubbed, [BAL 1133; Fowler 128; Harris 230; Keynes 74; Wing C1923]; folio, by Tho. Roycroft, 1664.⁂ "Evelyn's most splendid book" - Keynes.Provenance: John Peyto Verney, Ld. Willoughby de Broke; Robert John Verney, Lord Willoughby de Broke (armorial bookplates); Henry Layard Smith (1869-1949, author and Evelyn scholar; his ink inscription).
Lot 498
A NORTH ITALIAN FIGURED WALNUT AND CROSSBANDED BUREAU CABINET MID 18TH CENTURY The mirror panel door opening to a divided interior above two short drawers, the fall front opening to an arrangement of drawers centred by a cupboard door204cm high, 83cm wide, 54cm deep Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, restorations and observations including: minor variations in drawer construction between the top and base section, some bowing to the front of an upper drawer; a timber patch to the lock area of the top door; the drawers to the base have locks but no key and filled/patched holes from previous handles/escutcheons to the front of those drawers; there is some evidence of worm; some later blocks to the underside of the base; dowel repair to one hinge area of the fall front; some missing and replaced veneers; the backboards with some later timber and stain, a number stamped/stencilled to the backboards of the top section; the feet possibly later.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 609
A GEORGE III BRASS SERPENTINE FENDER CIRCA 1780 Of foliate pierced form approximately 24cm high, 142cm wide, 40cm deepCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, dents and abrasions consistent with age and use. Restorations and observations include: patch repairs and the shadow of some later pins to the lower edge of the fender; some rubbing to the engraved decoration; some Verdigris marks; the interior of the fender blackened; some brass polish white residue. Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 375
AN 18TH CENTURY DUESBURY & CO DERBY PORCELAIN FIGURE - MADONNA & CHILD modelled seated in a turquoise chair, on square plinth, 20cm high, patch marked base incised 'No. 138'Note: this incised number matches with the Soar et al list of moulds and models of 1795 (see Twitchett, John: Derby Porcelain, page 75)
Lot 184
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE CIRCA 1760 The top with 'pie crust' moulded edge67cm high, the top 55cm diameter Provenance:Barnwell Manor, NorthamptonshireWindsor House AntiquesCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use.Restorations and observations include: the top sun faded with some filled /coloured areas darker; some cracks and repairs to the piecrust edge; one foot stained darker than the others with a possible spliced section, a rectangular patch to the ankle of another leg concealed with staining; the table top and base appear to be original to each other.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 4
AN OAK AND CROSSBANDED SIDE TABLESECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY 72.5cm high, 91cm wide, 51cm deepProvenance:Barnwell Manor, NorthamptonshireWindsor House AntiquesCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, restorations and observations including a patch to one corner of the top; a construction crack along the join braced to the underside of the top, some later visible fixings to the top; some later staining; one drawer has a possibly later lock, there is no key (the key in the drawer does not operate the lock); the drawer fronts have variable beaded mouldings and variations to the banding veneers; the handles are later; there is some evidence of worm including to the pine drawer linings; some later blocks and drawer runners; one back leg is repaired and spliced with later timber.The table top is carved with pleasing raised mouldings reflecting the re-entrant corners.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 588
A 19th Century oak trunk / coffer, the four plank top with applied moulded edge, opening to reveal a plain interior, raised on bracket feet, 105 cm wide x 70 cm deep x 59.5 cm high CONDITION REPORTS The plank top is very gappy / has shrunk and has been heavily re-lacquered at some point. Burn marks, fading, etc, throughout. Signs of old worm. There is a loss to the centre back of the left hand panel as well as some losses to the feet. Split and patch to the right hand side. Gapping to all joins. There is a large area of patching to the right hand back corner of the lid. Replacement hinges. Lock present. No key. Unknown if working. Doesn't appear to have a mechanism in it though. Base panels are split / gappy. Appears to have had a shelf in previously - now not present. Repair to the top of the right hand side panel. Wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for further detail.
Lot 60
Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Official Annual and wooden puzzle collection. This annual was published in 1995 and is in perfect condition, except a slight patch on the front cover where an old sticker was placed, but this could be easily removed. The wooden puzzle consists of 24 pieces with a colour picture of a Thomas The Tank Engine scene. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Lot 607
A FLEMISH VERDURE TAPESTRY PANEL18th Century Depicting a wooded landscape with a chateau in the far distance, 212cm wide, approx; 217cm high, approxCondition report: Numerous and various losses and frayed thread. The losses mostly clustered around the upper left side, please see extra images. Some later wool patch repairs. More than likely the tapestry fragment has been cut down with a later border and backed. The top edge with Velcro applied to the back and then mounted on to a pine rail for hanging. Some variation in colour, fading, dust and dirt.
Lot 926
A NEAR PAIR OF REGENCY PARCEL-GILT ROSEWOOD BONHEURS-DU-JOURS (2)Coleridge Collection, 76cm wide; 45cm deep; 112cm highProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge CollectionOne:The late Ann, Lady Rootes (19-9-1968); sold Christie’s London, 22 May 1969, lot44. The other: H.J. Enthoven (d.1975) and by descent to his godson,Anthony Coleridge, the present owner. Condition report: One undertier is an Indian rosewood replacement. Although both have some slight shrinkage. One with a patch repair to the back right corner and the other with a small section absent from the front left. See additional images. The handles have all be replaced with faux ivory plastic examples and are excellent replicas. Two have been repair at the shafts where they fix into the drawer facade. A few small pieces of veneer and line inlay have been repaired / restored at some point. A few small elements chipped off. Other inevitable scuffs, scratches, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age.
Lot 1085
A VICTORIAN GILT-METAL MOUNTED MARQUETRY INLAID WALNUT PIER CABINET84cm wide; 33cm deep; 109cm highCondition report: The top is interestingly a replacement - a walnut veneer. The glass is replaced.No key. Other patch repairs to the veneers in areas. General inevitable scuffs, scratches, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age.Tarnishing to mounts as to be expected. See photograph of the top.
Lot 1125
AN 18TH CENTURY OAK KNEEHOLE BUREAU87cm wide; 53cm deep; 94cm highCondition report: Various repairs and replacements, including to the moulded ledge to the hinged sloping front, moulded gallery to the top, later bun feet, patch repair around the lock area along the stop, replaced spliced repair to the edge of side return. Various veneer chips and losses commensurate with use and age. Moulding to the edges missing to the knee hole and other areas to the dividers between the drawer fronts with repaired moulding. Some vertical shrinkage as to be expected to the side panels. General variation in colour, wear and discolouration, particularly noted to the side.Please see extra images.
Lot 1555
A SILVER TUMBLER CUPEngraved in the late 17th century taste, hallmarks indistinct, probably European, diameter 9cm, weight 90 gmsProvenance: Shakenhurst Hall, Cleobury Mortimer. For further information please refer to the Bellmans website article: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/bellmans-2 Condition Report:Body generally bruised with knicks ot the rim, including one small split. Evidence of patch being let in probably to remove an engraving. Decoration has been worn as it is very shallow. Marks to the base rubbed.
Lot 366
Victorian figured walnut credenza, serpentine top with moulded edge, central glazed door enclosing two shelves flanked by open shelves to either side, shaped apron, bracket feet, gilt metal mounts, width 127cm, depth 40cm, height 100cm.Condition report:The top is good and clean. There are various sections of veneer missing and patch repaired to the moulded outlines throughout. Some white paint flecks on the open shelves. There looks to be an adjustment to the lock mechanism with resulting veneer patches in the surrounding areas. The apron has an obvious tide line extending up to just below the lower gilt mounts. The lower mounts have some oxidation. The interior is ok. Colours are even throughout (except for the tide line as mentioned).
Lot 144
Pilkington's Royal Lancastrian related items from the personal collection of Abraham Lomax, including ceramic and glaze fragments in a small tin, an oval intaglio plaster armorial crest, an off-cut of kiln off-cast, small kiln stand, a small circular dish, mottled blue-green, stamped 'P', 10.8cm diam; and a trial vase dated 1909, the shoulder painted with a border of swans between trees in a red crimson glaze against a cream ground, painted to the underside 'Trial' over the Pilkington mark, 8cm.Provenance:The Abraham Lomax Collection, thence by descent.Condition report:The nature of this lot means that the majority of the items have some chips and "damages" as they are a collection of fragments. Referring to the trial vase and small circular dish:Trial vase - heavy crazing throughout the cream ground glaze. One line to the base line could be considered a hairline. No restoration or chips. Some surface scratching. The glaze hasn't fired evenly, notably to the swan border.Dish - two shallow chips to the rim on the upper surface, one 1.5cm, the other 1cm. Nearby there is a 1cm scuffed patch to the glaze. Otherwise no restoration or hairlines.
Lot 134
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASETHOMAS BULLOCK, BATH, CIRCA 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and unusual shaped arched calendar aperture to the coastal view engraved centre depicting a square-rigged ship passing a lighthouse, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Tho's, Bullock, BA,TH to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial and celestial globe decorated lunettes beneath leafy scroll engraved curved scale calibrated for THE, MOONS, AGE to the upper margin, the case with ogee geometric key moulded cornice over break-arch glazed hinged front applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with small rectangular windows and quarter columns applied against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over caddy moulded shaped-top door, on plinth base with ogee upper moulding and conforming skirt incorporating integral bracket feet.216cm (85ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Thomas Bullock is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as working in Bath 1764-1773.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put into long-term use. The mechanism appears all original with visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in clean condition with the plate showing light to moderate wear to the engraved decoration through previous repolishing; there are a few spots of discoloration to both the brass and the silvered finishes. The moon disc is in good condition having had some re-touching done in the past; it is connected to the movement hence is operational. The hour hand is a well-made replacement and the minute hand has been repaired. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests on the cheek uprights of the case at the correct level. This, coupled by the fact that the case is essentially a 'textbook' example of the Bristol/Bath type, would indicate that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition. The top board to the hood has been replaced and the trunk door has a crack running from top to bottom (probably a repaired break in the panel). The trunk door retains its original hinges, the lock is a replacement. The front lower left hand corner of the plinth bas has a veneer patch repair and the sides have horizontal veneer cracks. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, two lead weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 158
A GEORGE III EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATJ. DUMBELL, PRESCOT, CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 6 inch break-arch cream painted Roman numeral dial signed J. DUMBELL, PRESCOT to centre and with Arabic quarters beyond the dot minute track, with pierced steel hands and raised gilt leafy floral spray panel decorated spandrels beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming decoration to arch, the ebonised break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle over complex top mouldings and hinged glazed front incorporating brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the flush rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.35.5cm (14ins) high with handle down, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. The present clock was probably made by Joseph Dumbell who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Liverpool 1800-29.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; the backplate shows evidence (threaded hole) of having a pendulum holdfast clip fitted which is no longer present (pendulum rod also has corresponding evidence). Although it is in working order a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial retains old/original surface with overall slightly uneven yellowing and faint crazing. The black numerals have been strengthened and there are a few touched-in chips around to the centre. The dial and movement are original to the case.The case is generally in sound original condition with nice old surface patination. The curved top is free from shrinkage cracking however there is a filled chip to the horizontal section abutting the base of the arch to the left-hand side (a minor fault). The mask around the dial (behind the front door) has a small veneer patch repair to the lower left-hand corner of the arch. The rear door has a replaced lock otherwise both doors retain their original locks and hinges. The front door has what appears to be a casting fault to the lower left-hand corner of the brass fillet mouldings. The lower rail of the rear door has been re-veneered and the glass is a replacement. The sides have relatively minor shrinkage cracks and the left has a small veneer chip to the arch of the fret. The base of the case has had slips of oak screwed to each side of the baseboard (just behind the skirt) to strengthen the panel due to a left-to right shrinkage crack; the rear edge also has a similar thinner strip attached. The rear right hand corner of the skirting has a veneer patch.Clock has pendulum and a key for the rear door but no front door key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 167
A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE WALL DIAL TIMEPIECEBARWISE, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The four generous knopped pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and ogee-shouldered rectangular plates stamped 5586 to the lower edge of the frontplate, the 12 inch circular silvered brass dial signed Barwise, LONDON to centre and with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged glazed cavetto-moulded cast brass bezel, with caddy-turned dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating doors to both sides and pendulum access flap to the curved underside.36cm (14.25ins) diameter, 15cm (6ins) deep. The life of John Barwise and his family are outlined by A.D. Stewart in his article Barwise & Sons: Watchmakers to the King. A brief history of family and firm published in the March 2014 issue of ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY (Vol IIIV No. 1 pages 621-34). Stewart notes that John Barwise was born into a clockmaking family in Cockermouth, Cumberland in around 1756. By 1780 he had moved to London where he opened a watch retailing business. Ten years later he married Elizabeth Weston with his address being recorded as 29 St. Martin's Lane where he remained until his death in 1820. Of their eleven children two (possibly three) died in infancy and two, John II (born 1795) and Weston (born 1793), subsequently joined their father in the family business. In 1800, such was his success, John Barwise I purchased a second house in Dulwich. In 1805 John Barwise I was one of the fifteen watchmakers appointed by The Board of Longitude to adjudicate in the dispute between John Arnold and Thomas Earnshaw regarding 'the respective merits of their chronometers'. On the 14th February 1811 Barwise was the victim of five highwayman who relieved him of a 'gold watch, greatcoat, and a guinea-and-a-half in cash' whilst en-route from Camberwell to Dulwich. This unfortunate occurrence may well have tempered Barwise's enthusiasm for his house in Dulwich as records indicate it was rented out to tenants by 1813. In around 1816 his sons, John II (who had just turned 21) and Weston, joined him in partnership with the business then becoming 'Barwise & Sons'. Shortly afterwards (probably in 1820) the firm obtained the Royal Warrant as watchmakers to King George IV. John Barwise senior died in 1820; by this time he was a wealthy man leaving two properties and substantial investments to his widow and children. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Dial has overall mellowing/light rubbing to the silvered finish and some minor surfaces scratches otherwise is in fine condition with good clear engraving. The hands have some light surface rusting otherwise are in good condition. The cast brass bezel is in good original condition retaining old lacquered surface. The hinge is undamaged however the lock is no longer present and has been substituted by a hook engaging with the keyhole to act as a clasp.The turned wooden dial surround has a small filled crack next to the lock and a historic slip of timber applied to the surface behind at that point. The hinge side also has a similar slip of wood applied to the rear of the surround to provide additional purchase for the hinge securing screws.The rear box appears to be in good original condition with faults limited to shrinkage cracks to the curved underside, a small veneer patch repair to the corner of one of the side doors and overall relatively light bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and bruising commensurate with age and use. The base flap is lacking its lock.Timepiece has a pendulum and good a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 171
Y A FINE GEORGE IV BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD SMALL LIBRARY MANTEL TIMEPIECE WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIALGRANT, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The eight-day four pillar single chain fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate with pendulum holdfast beneath signature GRANT, Fleet Street, LONDON, the 4 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial further signed GRANT, FLEET STREET, LONDON to centre and with fine looped blued steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the case with stepped hipped 'chamfer-top' superstructure and cavetto moulded cushion top moulding incorporating fluted frieze, over recessed brass fillet edged quadrant panels to the fascia around the dial flanked by brass canted angles, the sides with twin cornucopia ring handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, the skirt base with brass bordered fluted upper moulding over line inlaid front panel and brass ball feet.24cm (9.5ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Provenance: Property removed from 8 Great Pulteney Street, Bath. John Grant junior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Fleet Street 1817-67. His father of the same name (1781-1810) was an exceptional clockmaker, described by Cedric Jagger as 'one of the finest of the London clockmakers at the end of the 18th Century' (see Jagger, Cedric Royal Clocks, pages. 101-103.); he was apprenticed to his uncle, Alexander Cumming (1733-1814), and it is possible they may have been in business together at some point.Condition Report: The movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements except for the pendulum holdfast screw. The enamel dial is in fine condition with no visible faults. The case is generally in very good condition; there is a slight bump to the front right hand corner of the top moulding and a small veneer patch repair just below the bezel clasp to the left hand side. The base has had some restoration to the brass stringing at the front and the left hand side of the skirt has been replaced - this replacement is 'adequate' but not the best work so may benefit from being re-done. The ripple moulding bordering the skirt has also seen some attention. The brass fittings are tarnished/discoloured otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 173
AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK OF SMALL PROPORTIONSJ. WHITHAM, SHEFFIELD, LATE 18th CENTURYThe four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch white painted Roman numeral break-arch dial signed J. Whitham, SHEFFIELD to centre, with scroll pierced steel hands and gilt-bordered polychrome rose spray painted decoration to spandrels, the arch centred with a painted roundel depicting Chronos within gilt bead surround and flanked by gilt leafy scroll decoration, the case with central concave upstand to the open swan neck pediment flanked by finial platforms and inset with gilt on black decorated verre eglomise panels, over complex moulded break-arch cornice centred with a keystone and ogee moulded glazed hinged dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted Corinthian columns, the sides with bold baluster outline bargeboards applied to the rear edge, the tapered trunk with plain frieze over inswept throat and rectangular reeded door decorated with oval line panel to centre, the lower section swept outwards and resting on architectural mouldings onto a stepped plinth base with further moulded skirt.193cm (76 ins) high excluding finial, 48cm (19ins) wide, 25cm (9.75ins) deep. Jonathan Whitham is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Sheffield 1770-90.Condition Report: The movement is in good clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements to the mechanism itself. The frontplate is drilled with two additional dial feet holes to the upper corners, these appear to have never been used hence are most likely to surplus drillings from the time the clock was made (maker decided to use one top pillar instead of two). The dial retains old slightly crazed surface with a filled hole inline with the seconds arbor which would appear to date from the time the dial was made (ie. we believe is not indicative of alteration). The dial has a well-executed patch of restoration between the XI and XII numerals as well as some noticeable scratching just below and to the right of the centre arbor. The lower dial feet fixing points have some slight stress marks/flaking Faults to dial are otherwise limited to slight rubbing, crazing, light scratching wear and other age-related blemishes.The movement retains its original seatboard however a section is missing from the rear left hand side of the panel. The cheeks of the case are applied to the inside of the trunk - this would appear to be an original feature; the movement is currently a little wonky when in the case (leans to the right) however we are the opinion that the case is most likely original to the movement and dial.The case is generally in good original condition however the finish is somewhat uneven and dull hence would benefit from the attention of a good finisher to revive it. The central glass insert to the hood is cracked and the gilt painting is a little rubbed; the painting itself is a little naive hence may have been re-done at some point in the past. The backboard has a horizontal crack which has been stabilised by securing a thin overlain panel behind the movement and baton across the back. The cornice mouldings have been trimmed to a 45-degree angle at the rear edge to allow clock to stand across a corner. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Clock is complete with two weights, pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 177
A IMPRESSIVE GEORGE III GILT MOUNTED MAHOGANY TWELVE-TUNE MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK OF LARGE PROPORTIONSEARDLEY NORTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1780The massive eleven pillar triple chain fusee movement playing a choice of twelve tunes via a 14 inch pinned cylinder on thirteen bells with sixteen hammers transversely mounted across the top of the mechanism, before sounding the hour on a further larger bell vertically mounted between the T-shaped plates each measuring 11 inches high by 18.75 inches wide at the projections, the going train with deadbeat escapement incorporating pallets visible through an arched slot cut into the backplate and regulated by 11.75 inch lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast applied just below the signature Eardley Norton London, scribed within a rococo scroll-bordered cartouche within fine rococo scroll engraving covering the entire backplate and incorporating number 1022 stamped to the right hand projection, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial applied with circular slightly convex fired white enamel Roman numeral hour disc signed EARDLEY NORTON, LONDON to centre within inner concentric calendar and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced steel hands and generous rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch applied with a further enamel plate incorporating subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT and CHIME/NOT CHIME selection dials set within fine gilt painted stylised neo-classical scrollwork infill and the upper margin with tune selection panels inscribed MINUET five times, MARCH three times, GAVOT, AIR, DANCE and HORNPIPE, the substantial gilt brass mounted mahogany case with generous pineapple finial over concave-sided platform fronted with a fine scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass fret over drapery swag decorated upstand, with slender cushion-capped cavetto cornice and break-arch glazed front door bordered with brass fillet mouldings to the dial aperture and with conforming engraved gilt brass sound frets to the upper quadrants, the front angles with substantial brass stop-fluted Ionic columns with gilt caps and bases and the sides with large hinged carrying handles over rectangular panels bordered with complex mouldings and inset with brass fillet-edged arch-glazed apertures (the right hand side opening to access the movement), the rear with matching frets to the concave sided upstand and upper quadrants of the break-arch glazed door flanked by caddy moulded angles, on substantial ogee moulded skirt base applied with musical trophy centred gilt drapery swag mount to front over generous acanthus decorated bracket feet.96.5 (38ins) high, 66.5cm (26.25ins) wide, 37.5cm (14.75ins) deep. Eardley Norton was thought to have been born into a farming family from Rigsby, Lincolnshire, however he was apprenticed as a clockmaker 25 May 1743 to Robert Dawson of Alford. Latterly he moved to London where he is listed as working at 49 St. John's Street, Clerkenwell between 1760 and 1794. He was member of the Clockmakers' Company being freed in 1770 and remained a member until his death in 1792. He applied for a patent for a new type of striking mechanism for both clocks and watches on 31 August 1771. Norton enjoyed Royal patronage being perhaps best known for his silver mounted four-dial astronomical clock (made in collaboration with James Ferguson F.R.S.) commissioned by George III for Buckingham House (later Palace) which still remains in the Royal Collection (RCIN 30432). He married Mary Swinnerton of Oswestry and later retired to Stonegrove House (no longer existing), Little Stanmore, Middlesex, in the parish of Whitchurch. On his death, his business was taken over by the partnership of Gravell and Tolkien. He is buried at St. Lawrence's church in Little Stanmore. A related (albeit smaller) musical movement is illustrated and discussed in Ord-Hume, Arthur W.J.G. The MUSICAL CLOCK on pages 250-51 (plate XII/10) where it is noted that Eardley Norton was one of a small number of makers who utilised the 'carriage-change system' to select tunes whereby the entire bell and hammer assembly is moved along the barrel by a leaf spring, rather than the usual arrangement where the barrel being is shunted along beneath the hammers. The 'carriage-change system' was perhaps first used by Roger Dunster and then by John Ellicott junior and provincial makers such as John Taylor of Ashton.The impressive size and quality of the current lot would suggest that it was a one-off commission no doubt for a very wealthy client as a centrepiece for an important interior. Condition Report: Movement is complete and is in clean fully-working condition including the tune selection and chime/silent and strike/silent selection dials. The movement appears to be in its original format with no visible evidence of alteration however we are aware that work has been done hence it is likely that the musical work (train, barrel and hammer assembly/carousel) have been largely re-instated but to their exact original configuration/specification. Any work that has been done has been executed to the highest standard.The dial presents as in immaculate condition but again it is likely that the enamel panels have had some restoration undertaken (again to the highest standard).The movement and dial are original to the case which is in fine condition having been cosmetically restored. The cast pineapple finial and post are most likely additions and the slender cavetto mouldings bordering the top edge of the upstand have been replaced on both sides. The mask around the dial has had a repair (insert) to the right-hand side upright (behind the veneer overlap) however the size, arch profile etc of the aperture appears to be original hence this repair is not indicative of alteration (or suggestive that the movement and dial are not original to the case). The glazed dial aperture is about 1 inch larger than the mask aperture but this would appear to be an original feature. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor shrinkage, a few small veneer patch repairs, re-gluing of joints and replacements to some of the small lesser mouldings; and other minor bumps, scuffs and blemishes commensurate with age.Generally a very impressive fully operational example fully restored clean condition and is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 192
A FINE BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIAL INSERTSMATTHEW DUTTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The substantial five pillar triple chain fusee movement with thick plates measuring 8.25 by 6.75 inches, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of six bells with six hammers and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the going train with half-deadbeat escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating transverse pivoted rise/fall regulation beam to suspension and pendulum holdfast to the backplate signed Dutton, London and numbered 340 to centre, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial plate applied with circular slightly convex white enamel disc with Roman numeral hour chapters and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with fine scroll-pierced blued steel hands within slender moulded surround to the disc and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, with S/N strike silent selection switch at twelve o'clock beneath subsidiary circular enamel regulation dial signed Matthew Dutton, London to centre within slender moulded surround and flanked by conforming scroll cast mounts to arch, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the triple brass-fillet bordered pad top with complex cornice mouldings, over hinged glazed front with further brass fillet mouldings to the dial aperture and moulded slip inserts to front angles, the sides with arched brass diamond lattice sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass squab feet.44cm (17.25ins) high with handle down, 30cm (11.75ins) wide, 20cm (7.75ins) deep. Provenance: The Kingshott Collection. Matthew Dutton is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as succeeding his father, William Dutton in 1794. William Dutton was an important maker who went into partnership with the eminent chronometer maker, Thomas Mudge, in Fleet Street in 1755. Mudge retired from the business (to pursue further work on the development of the marine chronometer) leaving the workshop in the hands of William Dutton until he was succeeded by his sons, Matthew senior and Thomas in 1794. The brothers worked together until 1804 and Matthew alone until 1815 when he went into partnership with his son of the same name which continued until 1825.The present clock is typical of the Dutton family's high-quality approach to clockmaking. The movement is particularly generous in its construction and finely finished. The restrained backplate, being engraved with only the finely executed signature, follows in the tradition of George Graham as does the beautifully balanced dial and well-proportioned but relatively restrained case. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine condition with no visible faults to the enamel inserts and only slight mellowing to the brass elements. Movement and dial are original to the case.The case has a well-executed veneer patch repair across the rear left corner of the right-hand pad to the top. Otherwise is in extremely good condition with minimal age related blemishes. The brass mounts have mellowed/oxidised slightly and the finish is slightly faded overall.Clock is generally in extremely good condition and is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 211
Phil Bennett match-worn green and white striped no.10 Invitation XV jersey from the Sam Doble Memorial Fund v Moseley, played at Reddings, 27th November 1977,Umbro, long-sleeved with RUGBY UNION WRITERS CLUB INVITATION XV badge, Umbro white logo and yellow logo, reverse numbered 10 in black on white square patch, size 42in. bears wear and some stains to arms and body, right side bears eight stitch repairs; sold together with 30-page programme and typed team line-up for the Moseley, programme bears wear and slight tear to the page of the rear cover, (2)This match was organised to raise fund for the family of Moseley and England full back Sam Doble, who had died of cancer at the age of 33. A seventeen match unbeaten Moseley side played against an invitation XV that is considered one of the strongest ever to appear in Britain.
Lot 788
BROCKBANK & ATKINS, LONDON. A REGENCY EBONISED AND BRASS INLAID DOME-TOP DOUBLE FUSEE EIGHT-DAY BRACKET CLOCK the 7" signed painted convex dial with Roman numerals fronting an eight-day chain driven double fusee movement striking the hours on a gong, with anchor escapement and adjustable steel-rod pendulum. The arched case with brass edges and inlaid geometric design to the front, shaped side handles, fish scale sound frets and square feet.34cm high The case is in nice original condition with no losses, there is a shallow scratch to the top and very fine splits in the veneer, also a small patch above 11, the painted dial is original, some patches of repair to the ground. Hands are original. The movement is complete but not original to case, there is a filled hole to each side of the case where the original brackets have been.
Lot 244
Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), modern, South Africa, a large high quality adult male shoulder mount, side mounted with head turning to the left, from the wall 66cm, height 107cmrepair patch to left shoulder, another smaller repair to the neck above, peri-mortem hunting wounds.
Lot 293
Taxidermy: African Leopard Skin Rug (Panthera pardus pardus), circa early 20th century, an adult skin rug with headmount, mouth agape, glass eyes, with limbs outstretched, mounted upon original canvas backing material, nose to tail 202cm, across the forelimbs 129cmSkin in reasonable supple condition, repair to the tail, historical patch repair to right flank side 8cm by 6cm, Remaining Claws - FL - 5, FR -3, RR - 1 (some damage to foot), RL - 3, good original colour no signs of fading, original teeth in good condition, rubbing to top of nose fur, whiskers remain, green scalloped border in good condition, both ears complete and in good condition, some typical discolouration and staining to the canvas backing material. 23/08/22.
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