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Click here to subscribeJEN ALLEN (BRITISH 1979), 'The Showgirl', a limited edition print of Marilyn Monroe, 64/195, signed bottom left, with certificate, framed, image size approximately 77cm x 77cm (condition: small patch of image loss to top left corner, small scratch near top right corner of the print, frame hanging fixtures needs replacing) (A)
A Victorian Provincial Silver Table-Service From the Yorkshire Club Service, by James Barber and William North, York, 1838, Most Pieces With York Town Mark, Old English pattern, engraved with the Yorkshire Rose, comprising: 6 table-forks 6 table-spoons 2 basting-spoons A fish-slice A soup-ladle, 1841 A sauce-ladle A butter-knife A pair of sugar-tongs, circa 1838 A mustard-spoon A salt-spoon 63oz 2dwt (21) . All piece except the butter-knife, sugar tongs, mustard-spoon and salt-spoon are fully marked and with the York town mark. The butter-knife is fully marked though lacking the York town mark, the mustard-spoon and salt-spoon are marked with maker's mark, lion passant, duty mark and date letter and the sugar-tongs are marked with maker's mark, lion passant and duty mark. There is some wear to the marks, particularly on the smaller pieces but most are still legible. There is some overall minor surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There are some minor bruises to some bowls. The wear is most obvious to the engraving on the smaller pieces. The sugar tong have had a silver patch applied inside, repairing a small crack..
WW2 US Air Force brown leather flying jacket, back painted 'Liberty Belle', labelled Type A-2 Drawing No.30-1415, Contract No.W535 ac2356, Poughkeepsie Leather Coat Co.Inc, Poughkeepsie NY, Property Airforce US Army, size 38, marked S-0751, with hook and eye neck, press stud collar and twin pocket flaps, Talon metal zip and elasticated waist and cuffs, 8th Air Force arm patch and Joker insignia for 570th Strategic Missile Squadron Condition Report Tear to lower right arm.Cuffs & waist frayed and torn.Age related wear and tear.Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
World War Two (WW2) campaign medals - 4627206 Pte Colin Moore, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star and War medal, served 1st Bn Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regt), died on 5th February 1944 aged 21 years, of Sheffield, remembered with honour Rome War Cemetery - lot includes commemorative scroll, image of cemetery, medal box, official comp slip, West Riding patch badge and copy of War Graves Comm information
World War Two (WW2) campaign medals - Able Seaman Rex Tabbard, 1939-1945 Star, Arctic Star, Atlantic Star and War medal, served latterly on HMS Wild Goose (sloop Black Swan class), Royal Navy - lot includes numerous original photographs taken during war service incl inspection by George VI and Queen, details of The Wild Goose and her men, original Christmas card 1941 (Gordons Bay), an album containing numerous original photographs taken during the war, crew members, events, visits, etc, original R.N. notebook, commemorative Russian medal with medal box and cert, pennant U-Boot Kameradschaft, U-462, Wild Goose video, patch badges, and much more
World War Two (WW2) campaign medals - 1595607 Sergeant William Allen, 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star and War medal with ribbon bar, R.A.F. No 7 Sqdn, survived the war 1944 - lot includes RAF service and release book, notice paper, images of the Squadron crew, original manuscript entitled 'Brief History of my Career in RAF', sargeant's stripes, patch badges, cap badge, dog tag, regimental tie and more
World War Two (WW2) campaign medals - 963152 Lance Bombadier Albert Clarke, 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star and War medal, 134th Field Jungle Regt Artillery, involved in battle Mandalay 20/3/45 and later Rangoon, found in crater suffering shell shock, hospitalised in Nilgri Hills, lot includes image of A Clarke, patch badges, medal box and information sheets
THREE DINKY MODEL MILITARY VEHICLES comprising a No.622, Foden 10-Ton Army Truck, drab olive green with matching ridged hubs, good condition, boxed, the box generally good (grubby, with small scarred patch to lid picture); No.651, Centurion Tank, drab olive green, near mint and boxed, in later style yellow box, the box generally good (one tab torn along fold-line); and No.692, 5.5 Medium Gun, drab olive green with matching grooved hubs, very good condition, boxed, the box poor (creased and lacking both end flaps and three tabs).
[BOOKS]. MISCELLANEOUS Lawrence, T.E. Seven Pillars of Wisdom, first trade edition, Cape, London, 1935, full mottled calf by Riviere & Sons, London, all edges gilt, plate illustrations, quarto (worn patch at head of upper joint); Garnett, David, editor. The Letters of T.E. Lawrence, first edition, Cape, London, 1938, full mottled calf by Riviere & Sons, London (uniform with the former volume), all edges gilt, plate illustrations, maps, small quarto; and Hitchens, Robert. The Near East: Dalmatia, Greece and Constantinople, first edition, Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1913, decorative crimson cloth gilt (spine rubbed and with some re-colouring), top edges gilt, fifty paper-protected plate illustrations (by Jules Guerin and from photographs, as called for), quarto, (3).
Jules Dupre (1811-1889) River landscape with trees signed oil on canvas 45 x 37cm. Provenance: Christies 19 July 1940.Lot 137 – Frame has condition issues cracks/crackling. To the back there is a patch possibly repair, please see extra images online, measurements including the frame 69cm x 76cm
Sterling Silver Hinged Case Petrol Lighter, Marked Sterling 950, with Vacant Cartouche and Chased Decoration to Body. 2.25 Inches - 5.65 cm High. Excellent Condition In All Aspects + A Sterling Silver Patch Box of Rectangular Form with Engine Turned Decoration to All Sides, Hinged Cover Lifts up To Reveal a Small Mirror and Compartment. Hallmark Birmingham 1923, As New Condition. Size 2 - 1.75 Inches - 5 x 4.40 cm.
[MISCELLANEOUS] Spielmann, M.H., & Layard, G.S. Kate Greenaway, first edition, Black, London, 1905, modern crimson half leather, the spines in compartments gilt with dark green title and author labels, top edges gilt, fifty-three colour plate illustrations (including frontispiece and nursery wall paper endpapers, as called for), further black and white illustrations, 2 pp. publisher's list, quarto; with Menpes, Dorothy. Venice, reprint, Black, London, 1906, full calf gilt armorial prize binding, the spine in compartments, presentation bookplate to front pastedown, 100 paper-protected colour plate illustrations by Mortimer Menpes (including frontispiece, as called for), quarto (upper cover with worn patch); and five other works, (7).
A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock with rolling moonphase incorporating tidal indicationJohn Baker, Hull, circa 1780The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arc h dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and rococo cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase signed IOHN BAKER HULL to upper margin and calibrated for age of the moon and high-water times to the circumference of the lunar disc over lunettes engraved with globe delineations flanking two adjustable blued steel pointers to centre, the case with gilt Ho-Ho bird centred oval fretwork panel to the pagoda upstand over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns, the trunk with rectangular flame-figured door with concave-cut upper angles and flanked by fluted canted angles, on figured plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 228cm (89ins) high. John Baker is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as believed working in Hull, during the late 18th century. The current lot is perhaps a little unusual in having two steel pointers within the moonphase; the first is intended for the age of the moon whilst the other can be adjusted to provide the times of high water for a given port to be read from the scale engraved to the edge of the disc. Condition Report: Movement appears to be all-original and in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has some patchy discolouration to brass plate -most noticeably to the centre, otherwise is in good condition and free from alterations or noticeable faults except for a well executed patch repair to the rear of the lunar disc (probably to stabilise a casting crack).The movement rests on an old seatboard which in turn rests on uprights (cheeks) which continue down to the throat area where they terminate and are fixed with screws to the inside of the trunk sides. The fact that these 'cheek' uprights are not integral to the sides of the trunk indicate that we cannot offer any assurances that the current movement and dial are original to the case. However the mask applied to the inside of the hood appears unaltered and fits the dial perfectly which would support the possibility that all started life together. Indeed the case would seem to be a provincial interpretation of the 'London pagoda' case hence is of correct type for the movement and dial.Generally the case is in fine condition with faults limited to some shrinkage cracking to the trunk door and base fascia. For some unknown reason the backboard has been cut just above the rear of the seatboard and then re-attached via batons applied behind (probably to ease transport at some time). The colour of the door appears a little lighter than the rest of the case but this could no doubt be addressed by a good cabinet maker/surface finisher.Clock is complete with pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A French Louis XIV ormolu mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock Antoine Gaudron, Paris, circa 1700 The six back-pinned baluster pillar movement of two week duration with large spring barrels, verge escapement with silk suspension and cycloidal cheeks, and high position numbered countwheel to the upper right hand corner of the backplate for striking the hours and once at the half hour with a vertically pivoted hammer on a bell mounted within the top of the case, the backplate signed Gaudron A Paris to lower edge, the unusual shaped iron dial plate faced with pewter polished and lacquered to simulate mother-of-pearl and applied with twelve-piece white enamel Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring with fine pierced and engraved foliate pendant to every numeral, Arabic minutes to outer track and original steel hands above shaped pendulum aperture bordered with foliate cast mounts, the break-arch case with gilt urn finials to the acanthus corner-mounted ogee shaped upstand and foliate cast frieze emerging from the sides of the gilt cavetto moulded cornice, the canted front angles applied with fine scroll-cast female terms above acanthus open scrolls, the sides with brass-edged rectangular side windows and conforming terms to rear edges over swollen lower sections, the base edged with a gilt band interrupted by a pendant arch inset with foliate cast mount to apron, on acanthus cast feet, 53cm (21ins) high. Antoine Gaudron is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from around 1675. In 1689 he was established at Place Dauphine at `La Perle` and then at `La Renommee` in 1709. He died a wealthy man in 1714. Two fine `Religieuse` spring clocks by him (including one with unique astronomical calendar) are illustrated in Plomp, Reinier Early French Pendulum Clocks 1658-1700 pages 80-3, the movement of the current lot, although slightly later, is remarkably similar to those pictured in figs 146 and 149. The manner in which the dial of the current lot is finished is particularly noteworthy. A pewter veneer is applied over the iron dial plate which is polished and finished in such a way as to simulate mother-of-pearl, forming the background onto which a finely engraved and pierced chapter ring is applied. Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements, the only notable fault is the fact that the hammer is missing (hammer arbor is present) and the bell has been repaired. Although the mechanism is in working order a clean/service is advised. The I and V cartouche numerals of the dial have noticeable cracking, the VIII has a repaired edge chip and II has a very light hairline. The decorative steel plate has overall degradation/patchy discolouration otherwise dial is in good original albeit dirty condition. The superstructure of the case is in good original condition with visible faults limited to a filled patch repair to rear lower left (obscured by finial). The front of the case has some shrinkage cracking otherwise is in sound condition. The right hand side has a full-height strip of brass inlay missing as well as losses to ebony stringing bordering the stripe both to the front and rear margins coupled with general lifting/movement to the brass inlays. The left hand side has similar losses to the ebony stringing and overall lifting to the brass elements. The lower rear right hand finial has been repaired otherwise all mounts appear in good original condition retaining their original gilding albeit very dirty and with some wear. Faults to the case otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. Clock has pendulum but no winder Condition Report Disclaimer
An unusual George II black japanned table clock with Dutertre`s duplex escapement Attributed to Robert Breckenrig, Edinburgh, circa 1725 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with escapement composed of two escape wheels of varying diameter mounted on the same arbor which alternately engage with cranked pallets regulated by a standard verge type short bob pendulum, the backplate finely engraved with a grotesque mask within Ho-Ho bird inhabited foliate scrolls and a narrow ropetwist border, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch now with silvered circular signature boss inscribed Robert, Breckenrigg, EDINBURGH within herringbone border within a herringbone border and flanked by conforming mounts, the inverted bell-top case with foliate cast brass carrying handle above front door with scallop shell and scroll cast brass frets to upper quadrants, the sides with ruby glazed windows above blanked break-arch apertures, the rear with conforming glazed upper quadrants over break-arch aperture, the exterior decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with chinoiserie designs within foliate borders throughout, the cavetto moulded base with later brass bun feet, (the original signature boss bearing re-engraved script Tho. Tompion, LONDINI over erased indistinct traces of original signature is present with the clock), 44cm (17.75ins) high excluding handle. Provenence: Almost certainly the clock described by Thomas Reid of Edinburg in his 18 work A TREATISE ON CLOCK AND WATCH MAKING on page 238. Previously sold in these rooms (unattributed) on Tuesday 22nd February, 2012, lot 251. The escapement in the current lot appears to be an early/contemporary application of the duplex arrangement as designed by the French horologist Jean Babtiste Dutertre (worked 1715-42), and was perhaps conceived as attempt to improve on the tic-tac escapement. The principle benefit is that the wear rate is greatly reduced as the pallets only engage once with each tooth for each rotation rather than twice (once from either side) for the standard tic-tac arrangement. In essence one wheel provides the entry action of a recoil arrangement and the second controls the exit. This division of the function of the escapement between two wheels allows the teeth on each wheel to be of a heavier profile than on the single escape wheel of a tic-tac escapement, further improving reliability and longevity. Dutertre`s design is illustrated in Reid, Thomas A TREATISE ON CLOCK AND WATCH MAKING plate IX/48 and is briefly described on page 238. More importantly on the following page Reid also comments: "It is more than fifty years since we saw a small spring clock having this escapement, made by a very ingenious clock-maker of this place whose name was Robert Breckenrig." When this is considered alongside the overall style, design and layout of the present movement (which is typical of English/British work and can be confidently be dated from the second quarter of the eighteenth century) it would seem highly appropriate to suggest that it is the 'spring clock' to which Reid refers above. This is further supported by the fact that when previously offered in these rooms it had been consigned from a vendor who resided near Loch Ness, Scotland. In light of the above the vendor has gone to the trouble of having a signature boss made and engraved with Breckenrigg's name to replace the previous boss from which then original signature had been erased and replaced with that of Tompion however the earlier boss is also included in the current lot. Overall the current lot has survived in original condition (including the escapement which is unaltered and has always been with the clock) and would appear to have historical significance in the context of Scottish horology and escapement development. Condition Report: Movement appears to be in fine original condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements including the escapement which appears to be entirely original. The only notable fault to the movement is a small loss to the upper left hand corner of the front plate (viewed from rear) around the dial foot hole. Although the mechanism appears a little dull/neglected it has been kept in good working condition by the vendor. The dial is in good original condition having nice slightly mellow appearance to the gilt and silvered surfaces. The signature boss in the arch is a replacement; another boss signed for Tompion which was previously fitted to the dial is included with the clock. The case is in good original condition with a pleasing overall mellow/rubbed appearance to the japanned decoration. Faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and include a small historic veneer patch repair to the rear door escutcheon. Unfortunately front door is locked and we don't have a key, there is a winding key with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George II walnut eight-day longcase clockArlander Dobson, London, circa 1750The five 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 calendar to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and Arabic numeral to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands crested mask centred foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered boss signed Arl'r: Dobson, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with ogee moulded break-arch cornice and conforming foliate scroll pierced frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing columns with gilt caps and bases, the sides with arched windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door veneered with finely figured book-matched panels within herringbone border and moulded surround, the sides crossbanded, on herringbone border veneered panel fronted plinth base with ogee top moulding over moulded skirt, 235cm (92.5ins) high. Arlander Dobson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as an 'eminent maker' working in Covent Garden 1744-72. The Will of 'Arlander Dobson, Watchmaker of Covent Garden , Middlesex', dated 27th January 1772, is held at The National Archives, Kew.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has slight mellowing/tarnishing to silvered and gilt finishes otherwise is in good relatively clean condition.The movement rests on an old seatboard which has small slips applied beneath the movement plates to adjust the level of the dial in the case upwards slightly. The presence of these slips would suggest that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The mask around the dial appears original and unaltered despite the glazed aperture in hood door being slightly larger hence it would seem that the case was made for a dial with the same dimensions the present movement.The case is generally in good presentable condition and of good colour. The curved top panel of the hood has been replaced and there is some slight bowing to the sides of the trunk. The trunk door has curled slightly and the lock has been replaced but still closes relatively flush to the case. The skirting to the base is a replacement/restoration and there has been some well executed repair work/restoration to the carcass and veneers immediately above this skirt. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and a few localised veneer patch repairs commensurate with age and use.Clock generally is very presentable and is complete with pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A William and Mary walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock of one month durationJohn Wise, London, circa 1690The four finned pillar bell striking movement with plates measuring 7.25 by 5.125 inches, high position external countwheel, and separately cocked pallet arbor for the anchor escapement regulated by seconds period pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and folate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Wise, London to lower margin, with pierced blued steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with moulded cornice and scroll pierced frieze to lintel, over leafy trail inlaid fixed glazed dial surround, the sides with rectangular windows and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex walnut veneered throat moulding over 41.5 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage on an ebonised ground within a figured walnut field, the sides veneered with twin panels within mitred borders, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel over moulded skirt, 203cm (80ins) high. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in relatively clean working condition although a gentle clean/service is advised and some historic pinion/wheel tooth wear is evident . There is no evidence of alteration to the mechanism and service replacements appear limited to the escape wheel and pallets. The warning wheel of the strike train has a collet differing in pattern to the others hence has probably been repinioned and both the pendulum suspension and pallet arbor cocks have also been repaired. Otherwise movement appears to be in fine original condition with the only spare holes being that for a movement securing bracket to the top edge of the backplate (there is a corresponding hole in the case backboard). The dial is also in relatively clean condition and free from major faults although the spandrels and hands appear to be 18th century replacements. The chapter ring has a light patch of tarnishing between the II and III numerals otherwise is finishes present as nice and even throughout.The movement retains its original seatboard which rests directly onto the original cheeks (uprights) in the case. Although there has been some slight historic adjustment (trimming down) of the cheeks which is most likely counter for slight shrinkage/movement in the structure of the case (rather than being evidence of the movement and dial being 'married' to the case) hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The hood is in sound condition with the front never having being cut for a door and the rear internal edges retaining the grooves for the rising action (although the corresponding tongues to the backboard are no longer present). The hood is now removed by sliding forward. The cornice top mouldings are replacements as is the fret to the frieze. There no hood columns present and there is some historic worm damage/wear to the veneers around the hood side windows. The rear left hand lower lip is also lacking a small run of half-round moulding. The trunk is generally sound with faults limited to slight shrinkage, wear and other relatively light age related faults. The trunk door hinges are replacements and there is a slip of timber inserted to the full height rear edge of the door panel at the hinge side probably to ensure later hinges had sound timber to attach to. the door key that comes with the clock does not appear to operate the trunk door lock. The marquetry and ebonised veneer to the lower edge of the trunk door have also been restored at some point in the past.The lower half of the base has been restored with replacement marquetry cut and applied broadly in the flavour of the original but not to executed to the same standard. The base side veneers are replacements and the skirting is a later addition. The backboard of the case is in sound condition and continues down to a level commensurate with the upper edge of the restored marquetry on the plinth. Clock has pendulum, two brass-cased weights, a winder and a case key (see note above). Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A George I brass mounted ebony table clock with pull-quarter repeat on six bells Robert Markham, London, circa 1720 The five finned pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and pull-quarter repeat on a nest of six graduated bells, the backplate engraved with symmetrical foliate scrolls incorporating narcissus blooms around an unusual central figure depicting a Classical warrior waving a union flag pennant over cartouche reserve signed Robert Markham, LONDON, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob and calendar apertures to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands and angles applied with female bust and scroll cast spandrels beneath arch centred with herringbone-bordered silvered boss signed Robert Markham, LONDON over switch labelled Silent/Strike and flanked by foliate strapwork cast mounts, the brass mounted ebony veneered inverted bell-top case with hinged carrying handle to the superstructure, brass urn finials and cavetto top mouldings over brass fillet inset glazed dial aperture and conforming foliate scroll upper quadrant frets to front door, the sides with D-ended lozenge over brass fillet-bordered break-arch scroll-pierced sound frets the rear with square brass fillet bordered window beneath arched fret and upper quadrants to a rectangular door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base, 50cm (19.75ins) high excluding handle. The maker of the current lot was the son of a clockmaker also named Robert Markham. Brian Loomes records (on his website) that Robert Markham senior was born in Buckinghamshire the son of Richard Markham and was a member of the Curriers' Company in London from 1666 and died in 1715 leaving everything to his wife and only son, Robert junior. His bequests included plate and jewels but also any moneys owing from the government or any 'body politick', which implies he had trade with government departments. Robert junior was probably born about 1680 and was made free of the Curriers in 1700 after having served an apprenticeship. He married Catherine Markwick, the daughter of the clockmaker James Markwick senior, before entering into partnership with his brother-in-law also called James. On the death Robert in 1741 bequests were made to his wife, his only son, James, and two unmarried daughters Elizabeth and Anne. These included household goods, 'plate and jewells', but also considerable stocks in Old South Sea Annuities and Million Bank stock. The business appears to have continued under the name 'Markwick Markham' entering into subsequent often short-lived partnerships with makers such as Francis Perigal and Henry Borrell producing timepieces mainly for Export. The current clock is unusual in that it is signed for Markham alone rather than in partnership with Markwick. Details such as the strike/silent switch above the XII numeral, sophisticated engraving to the backplate and design of the case mirrors those seen on contemporary clocks signed by Markwick alone (including a green japanned example in the Victoria and Albert Museum) which confirms that they originate from the same workshop. Condition Report: Movement appears to be in fine original condition with the only noticeable replacement being the backcock which has been replaced to facilitate silk suspension for the pendulum (rather than the pendulum being directly fixed to the pallet arbor). There is no evidence to suggest that the movement was ever converted to anchor escapement -this is further supported by the positioning of one of the movement pillars which would not allow room for an anchor escapement. The movement is running and striking however is a little dirty/neglected hence a clean and overhaul is advised. UPDATE -11/06/2020 -the hour bell is a replacement; the larger two of the quarter bells have been repaired but sound good, all quarter bells appear original. The dial has some tarnishing/discolouration to the finishes and is a little dirty otherwise is in fine original condition. The movement retains its original seatboard which has holes for bolts to secure the mechanism to case via treaded holes in the lower two movement pillars, the bolts are no longer present but all holes line-up properly. The base also has a hole for an alternative route for the repeat line and two others (at the rear left and front corner) -the purpose of these last two is not obvious but the most likely explanation is that were used to locate the clock on a wall bracket at some point (they are definitely not indicative of another movement and dial being fitted to the case at some point). From this evidence we are very confident that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in fine original condition with noticeable faults limited to some chipping to the veneer overlap of the dial mask (not visible when front door is closed) and a small veneer chip to the front door veneers at the left hand shoulder of the arch. The finials are 20th century replacements and the frets are probably restorations. The veneers have a few historic patch repairs and exhibit light shrinkage and wear in places; the finish would benefit from a polish to 'revive' the surface. Clock has winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y George III shagreen etui of drawing instrumentsJ. Bleuler, London, circa 1800 The tapered case with hinged lid enclosing fitted interior containing an ivory sector rule engraved BLEULER, LONDON, a protractor also signed and a selection of brass compasses and other instruments, the inside of the lid applied with trade label J. BLEULER, No. 27 Ludgate Street, LONDON, the exterior with brass button clasp to front, 17cm (6.75ins) high. A John Bleuler is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as apprenticed to Henry Shuttleworth in 1771, he took on the business of the late Thomas Whitford at 27 Ludgate Hill, London in 1791 and worked from that address until 1822. He died in 1829. Condition Report: Instruments appear complete and free from significant faults but have general wear and light corrosion. The sector is a little stained but appears undamaged. The case is intact but a little tired with cracking, slight movement and wear to the skin veneers. The base has a hole due to an instrument being pushed through from the inside and the rear has unusual layout to the veneers incorporation a triangular patch which is almost certainly a detail from its construction than a repair. Internally the compartment divisions have noticeable wear but are serviceable. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Victorian rosewood breakfast table, the circular top with moulded edge, raised on a column to a tri-form platform base on reeded ball feet to concealed castors, 120 cm dia. x 71 cm h sound original structure; old surface finish; piece of moulded beading missing to top circumference; area of circumference of top showing old vener patching/colouring; fitting original; top showing small patch (see additional images for clarification)
Follower of Michael DahlPortrait of Miss TurnourOil on canvas 126 x 100cm (49½ x 39¼ in.)Provenance:Shillinglee Park, SussexPrivate CollectionThence by descent to the present ownerCondition Report: The canvas has been relined and is very taught. Reline is visible to the edges with some evidence of glue residue. Craquelure throughout. Surface scratches scattered throughout especially to the lower 1/3 and left edge. Visible retouching scattered throughout. An area of visible repair about a 1/3 of the way up the left edge. A number of areas of visible retouching and repair to the upper left quadrant. Visible repair and retouching moving diagonally from the elbow of the sitter's right arm across her chin to the upper edge of the canvas. Patch of discoloration likely to be caused by varnish to the sitter's chest approx. 2cm. Inspection under UV reveals a cloudy green masking varnish and scattered retouching. Condition Report Disclaimer
Ferdinand Bol (Dutch 1616-1680)St. Jerome in the cave (Bartsch 3)Etching and drypoint, 1644Sheet: 28.6 x 24.3cm (11¼ x 9½ in.)Condition Report: The sheet has been hinge mounted in two places along the upper edge verso. This has caused some light, white discolouration recto. There are two old tabs to the lower edge verso which are no longer stuck down. There are several brown spots to the sheet verso. The sheet has been cut down along the plate edge. There is a small tear to the upper left corner of the sheet (approx 2mm) and a patch of skinning to the lower left corner (approx 2mm). There is some staining to the sheet, predominantly along the extreme edges. There is some light creasing throughout the sheet. There is a small area to the lower right below the sitter where the printed text has been heightened in sepia ink. Condition Report Disclaimer
Follower of Sir Godfrey KnellerPortraits of William and Mary in coronation robesOil on canvas, a pairPortrait of William indistinctly inscribed 'King William' lower right, portrait of Mary indistinctly inscribed lower leftEach 239 x 146cm (94 x 57¼ in.) (2)Provenance:Sale, Phillips, Hampton Court, June 1972, Lot 548Kirtlington Park, OxfordshireThe portrait of Mary II is after the portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller painted in 1690, and now in the Royal Collection, Windsor Castle, Ref: RCIN 405674Condition Report: William -Craquelure throughout. Stretcher marks visible. Light surface dirt and yellowing varnish throughout causing discoloration. Patch test visible to the ankle. May benefit from a clean. Inspection under UV reveals a cloudy masking varnish, infilling, retouching and possible repair to the lower left edge and lower right edge. Mary - Craquelure throughout. Stretcher marks visible. Canvas slack. Surface dirt and yellowing varnish throughout causing some discoloration. Rubbing to the edges. Inspection under UV reveals cloudy masking varnish, infilling and retouching. Condition Report Disclaimer
A First World War Princess Mary Christmas Gift Fund tin 1914. With original bullet case pencil, New Years Greeting card and picture postcard with portraits of King George and Princess Mary with facsimile message to the reverse. Tin in good order with a patch of oxidisation to the interior. Pencil in good order. Postcard not folded, may not be original.
Taxidermy: Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) circa 1900-1919, by Theobald Bros, Taxidermists, Mysore, India, skin rug with head mount, mouth agape, glass eyes, limbs outstretched, backed onto traditional canvas material with serrated brown trim, nose to tail 270cm, across fore limbs 183cm Originally purchased from Sotheby's auction September 1982, Lynch House, Allerford, Somerset, estate of Lady Pilcher and Lady Dunn CITES Annex A Appendix I (exempt) . both lower fangs slightly loose within their sockets, some small filler missing around the fangs, slight rubbing to nose, both ear tips seams open, felt trim to edge has some deterioration, small patch to right shoulder and left chest flank both 3cm in diameter (probably bullet entry and exit wound), front right paw zero claws remain, hole to foot 6x6cm, left front foot 3 claws remain, both rear paws zero claws remain, tail complete, fur pile good, colour very good, glass eyes very good, all teeth remain, various usual visible stitched seams to flanks, this skin is 100 years old and shows signs of wear conducive with age, 21/05/20
Taxidermy: A Large Indian Tiger Skin (Panthera tigris tigris), circa 17th November 1927, Ramgarh, Sivalik Hills, Northern India, probably by Kalloo & Son, Calcutta, India, a large adult male skin rug with head mount, jaw agape in aggressive pose, ears laid back, mounted upon red canvas backing material, bearing a Hindi text printed label to the verso, nose to tail 307cm, across the forelimbs 213cm, including a seven page typed diary entry describing the ten day hunt in detail CITES Annex A, Appendix I (exempt) . some moth damage to backing material, last 6 inches of the tail section in three sections - present and attached but in need of restoration, all teeth present, some amateur re-painting to upper right fang, ears good, eyes good, overall skin colour good but needs a clean, majority of whiskers remain, front right paw all claws remain, front left paw all claws remain, rear right paw 3 claws remain, rear left paw all 4 claws remain, 2cm diameter patch repair to right shoulder, some small areas of moth damage to back skin, right rear paw has a 5cm split - also toe areas show some damage, 18/05/20
John Blisset 18 bore muzzle loading double rifle, serial number 3514, the 28.25" Damascus barrels with windage adjustable front sight and three folding leaf sights for 100, 200, 250 yards, engraved 'John Blissett 322 High Holborn London' the breach engraved with a tiger's head and fitted with platinum plugs, complete with ramrod with worm, the chequered stock with silver escutcheon engraved with a Pegasus above a pole and the initials J.P.G. the butt mounted with patch box engraved with a lion, the butt plate tang and lock plates engraved with stags, the locks fitted with safety catches, scrolling pistol grip trigger guard engraved with a tiger, fitted into a period case, originally the property of Major Magnagten 8th Hussars, with outer leather case bearing the owners name, the inside of the oak case bearing maker's label, the outside with escutcheon engraved with a wolf above a pole, the case containing an oil bottle, and powder flask, and screwdriver all named G&J.W. Hawksley, as well as a nipple key, cleaning rod, ivory brush, tin of R.Joyce caps, wad punch and bag of lead balls. Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence.
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