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Lot 427
A Victorian silver single napkin ring, James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, London 1897, together with a single pair of sugar tongs, Jehoiada Alsop Rhodes, Sheffield 1873, and an unmarked toothpick box or patch box, with filigree-style decoration, apparently unmarked, combined weight 104g/3.34ozt approx (3)
Lot 372
GEORG JENSEN; a gold-coloured stainless steel card case with grey leather cover, from the 'Shades' collection, with booklet, together with a Halcyon Days enamelled patch box commemorating the Curtis Cup, Hoylake 1992, boxed, with booklet, and an unboxed example dated 2007, a Royal Worcester musical ceramic box commemorating the Millennium and two miniature metal animal trinket boxes, comprising a camel and a frog (6).Condition Report: The enamelled boxes are in good condition as are the animals, the card case has light scratches
Lot 404
ABBA; a quantity of books, ephemera and memorabilia, to include ten metal-backed pin badges, diameter of each 5.6cm, a larger plastic backed badge dated 1973 verso, diameter 8cm, an iron-on patch, diameter 7.3cm, a pair of circular stickers, which came free with 'Look-In, Junior TV Times' in October 1977, Fan Club ephemera, letters, Membership Card and Life Membership card, letters from CBS Records and other music companies, including an example from EMA-Telstar dated May 2nd 1977, in reply to a query about the date of ABBA's next tour in England, six full scrapbooks containing magazine and newspaper cuttings, promotional photographs and handwritten translations of articles, etc, books including 'ABBA: For the Record' paperback, song music books, Annuals 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983, 'ABBA: The Ultimate Pop Group', colour photographs of the group, some contained in a photograph album, with further loose examples, also related magazines, poster magazines, etc.
Lot 2076
B. Neresheimer & Sohne, Hanau, silver box the hinged cover embossed with medieval figures walking in a wood, import marks for Berthold Muller, London 1910, 10.5cm x 7cm x 2.5cm, 5ozt 155gmCondition Report: scratches and a long scrap to the base.There is a patch of a material to the base, almost like wax or sealing wax.Slight kink to the lid. Does not shut with a firm seal.No real surface ware noted. Polish residue.
Lot 122
Yang Yang (Chinese, b. 1953). Acrylic on canvas painting depicting a nude figure astride a horse with a crowd. Signed along the lower right.Unframed; height: 30 in x width: 30 in. Unframed; height: 32 3/4 in x width: 32 3/4 in x depth: 1 in.Condition: The colors are bold and bright and the surface is stable. There are no major losses or apparent restorations to the recto of the work. There is a patch to the verso in the lower left quadrant which appears to be original to the artistic process. The canvas is not attached to the frame. Light wear to the frame.
Lot 36
Jacques Courtois (French, 1621-1675). Oil on canvas titled "Battle Between Christians and Turks," depicting a seething cavalry battle. Fallen soldiers lay with their horses in the foreground while the battle rages behind. A city stands in the background, partially obscured by a plume of smoke rising from the back of the battle. The artist's name is inscribed on a curved brass nameplate.Provenance: From the Distinguished Collection of Rodney Sanford and Julie Wallace, MinnesotaSight; height: 44 3/4 in x width: 62 in. Framed; height: 55 3/4 in x width: 71 3/4 in x depth: 2 in.Condition: The painting has been relined. There is a patch that measures 3 inches x 1 1/2 inches along the lower center. There is another smaller repair to the upper left corner most visible under UV. There is craquelure to the surface throughout, and a some flaking, most visibly along the plume of smoke in the upper left quadrant. When inspected under UV, there are numerous areas of inpainting and fill. Wear to the frame.
Lot 231
White (Patrick) The Ploughman and other poems, first edition, one of 300 copies, woodcut illustrations by L. Roy Davies, small patch of browning to half-title, ink inscriptions to front endpapers, newspaper clipping tipped onto rear pastedown, light browning to endpapers, original cloth, slight fading to spine, light rubbing to extremities, housed in calf-backed, drop-back box, 8vo, Sydney, 1935.*** The author's scarce first published book.
Lot 339
An early 20th century sugarloaf sapphire and diamond ring, the sugarloaf sapphire cabochon within a finely pierced surround of single-cut diamonds, the foliate shoulders and gallery similarly-set with single and old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, later band, (one diamond deficient), sapphire weight approximately 6.00 carats, ring size L. £2,200-£3,000 --- Provenance: According to a report from GCS, the sapphire is testing as Sri Lankan origin, with no indications of treatment. Report number 5785-1332 dated 21 February 2025. Condition Report The sapphire has a very small patch of wear visible to the tip of the cabochon. There is one diamond lacking to one shoulder and some solder in evidence to the other. The shank has been replaced from the base of the shoulders. Shank resized. Gross weight 5.2gm.
Lot 265
Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY DRESSING TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1815 With solid mahogany drawer linings and turned rosewood handles 81cm high, 107cm wide, 56.5cm deep Condition Report: NB - THE HEIGHT IS 79CM HIGH Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Obsevations include: some marks and filler in particular to four spots on the top; some wear to the caster wheels; a small patch to the top of one drawer; some cracks to the mahogany drawer linings.79cm high to the top of the gallery; 75.5cm high to the table topPlease see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 164
A HERIZ CARPET CIRCA 1890 approximately 350 x 248cm Condition Report: Carpet with wear overall consistent with age and use. Various area of loss to pile from what appears to be old moth damage (see images for extent). Some areas of additional ware resulting in some small holes, underlying weft visible, and pale knot heads poking through pile in places. Some old patch repairs (see images). Bindings to long edges with losses, wear, loose cord, and section rebound. Fringing has moved into the guard stripe at both ends and been resecured by later thread, however both ends are untidy with the expected wear and fray.Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 240
black, serial no. A58482, rangefinder patch works, body G, lens G, with a Mamiya 6 x 9 roll film back, with a Mamiya-Sekor f/6.3 65mm lens, shutter cocks and fires, iris works, and 65mm finder, a Mamiya-Sekor f/3.5 100mm lens, shutter not working, iris works, and a Mamiya-Sekor f/5.6 150mm lens, shutter cocks and fires, iris works, and a sports finder, all in a hard leather case.
Lot 238
silver & black, serial no. 43289, with Schneider Xenar 105mm f/3.5 lens, camera body G-VG, rangefinder cam matches 105mm lens, RF patch seems accurate when compared to view on ground glass, lens body G, shutter working, together with three DDS, two 6x9 film magazine backs, & a range of accessories,
Lot 313
to include a Graflex Graphic 35, body G, shutter works, with case, a Kodak Signet 35, body F-G, shutter works after a lag, with case, a Vokar II, silver, body G, shutter works, rangefinder patch not moving, with case, and a Clarus MS-35 rangefinder, body G, shutter works, rangefinder focus works, with case.
Lot 867
Britain in the Blitz Queen Alexandra's Nurse & U.S. Aircrew Observer A lady from Queen Alexandra's Military Nursing Service Reserve chatting to a U.S 8th Airforce Observer. She wears a British Army lady's jacket & skirt with a metal QAMNSR badge to each lapel, 2 pips on the epaulettes a label for Cooper inside left & a Rhine Army patch to each arm. Her Army cap also has a QAMNSR badge. He wears a U.S. Air Force jacket with 8th Air Force patch to sleeve & a metal Air Force Observer badge & a peaked cap with U.S. Army Air Force badge. 176 & 177cm tall.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BUYERS:Collection of Purchases:Lots can only be collected by appointment (usually booked online when paying your account)Clearing of small and portable items may take place from Flambards during the sale (where practically possible: 25/26/27th March) and then on Friday 28th, Saturday 29th March and 31st March – 4th April. 10am-4pmOur recommended couriers for smaller items:Mailboxes Etc. (MBE) 01752 257224DC Pack & Dispatch: 07459 224775Please see our Recommended Couriers page for larger portable items such as furniture, mannequins, large signage etc.
Lot 868
Britain in the Blitz U.S. 8th Air Force Crew Member & Lady with Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Nursing Service Hat A U.S. Air Force aircrew member chatting to a Lady with Cornwall & I. of S. Nursing Service hat. He wears a U.S. Airforce jacket with 8th Airforce patch & metal aircrew badge. She wears a striped jacket & black skirt & carries a hat bearing the badge of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Nursing Service. 172 & 175cm tall.
Lot 50
An export style fruit bowl, 20th century, painted with an American trading vessel and floral sprigs, 22cm wide 12cm high; a Yixing teapot as a cantaloupe melon7cm highDish - Sticky marks to surface Gilding to rim rubbed surface dirtteapot - lid absent, discoloured patch to shoulder, surface scratches
Lot 536
A pair of small Derby squirrels, circa 1800, each seated holding a nut, turquoise collars, patch marks, 8.5cm highOne with a chip to the tip of its right ear. The other with a chip to both ears. That squirrel has been broken through the tail and glued, with some small associated losses to the break. The example with only one chipped ear has a shallow chip to the tip of the tail.
Lot 389
German Third Reich Waffen-SS M44 Field blouse. Good rare grey woollen two pocket example, the front lined with grey herringbone rayon. The collar being line of tress and SS machine embroidered single collar patch. One sleeve bearing white on black embroidered SS arm eagle and swastika, the other bearing unusual circular yellow centred white Edelweiss embroidered on black. Top buttonhole bearing ribbons of Iron Cross 2nd Class and Eastern Front medal. Complete with buttons (one just hanging on), detachable shoulder straps absent. One or two minor old moth holes. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 121
A pair of 19th century silver plated taxidermy candlesticks, the circular drip pans leading to deer hoof stems with applied vacant cartouche, upon scroll and shaped oval bases, 31cm high (2) Condition report: First candlestick - Silver plated mount to terminal is not inline. Residue of wax present. Tarnishing and blemishes seen throughout. Possible solder present to the area where the swirl meets the stand. General scratches, scuffs and dents seen throughout, commensurate with use. Second candlestick - Minor patch of hair missing to the leg. Tarnishing and blemishes seen throughout. General scratches, scuffs and dents seen throughout, commensurate with use. Residue of wax present.
Lot 767
A 19th century burr walnut and marquetry banded writing box, opening to a writing slope with pen and ink bottle compartments, 16cm H x 35cm W x 24cm D, along with a figured walnut writing box, inlaid with a brass cartouche, 15cm H x 30cm W x 23cm D, and an early 20th century oak book trough, the end supports carved with leafy fruit, 39cm wide (3)Condition reportMarquetry box general fading particularly to the back, light surface scratches and marks commensurate with age and use, no key, very minor chips and losses to the edges , blue velour writing surface split at joint, full width split to the interior of the base.Second box has key, multiple scratches and chips to the exterior, patch repair to the writing surface, further minor chips to the edges.
Lot 792
An 18th century oak jointed drop leaf occasional table, of small proportions, the rectangular top over a shaped apron, upon turned legs and block feet united by peripheral cross stretchers, 56cm H x 46cm W x 22cm D, along with an oak oval drop leaf occasional table, upon baluster turned supports and splayed feet, 40cm H x 60cm W x 20cm D (2)Condition reportThe three leaves on the rectangular table are different colours due to fading, there is a patch repair to the table top along with a full width split.Later side stretchers and construction to the underside, please see additional images.
Lot 95
A George V silver replica of the Vapheio cup. George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester, 1912. The sides of the cup depicting the taming of wild bulls, designed with a waisted handle, presentation engraving to the flat upper side reading 'Alice Brett Carse, 20th January 1915', 7cm high, approx. weight 11.3ozt Footnotes: The Vapheio cups were found during excavations of the Vapheio Tholos tomb in Laconia, Greece. They were made over 3,400 years ago and are considered to be masterpieces of Creto-Mycenaean metalwork. The cups are decorated with scenes depicting bulls, which were very important in many Bronze-Age civilizations in the Mediterranean. Condition Report: The cast cup is in good overall condition commensurate with age and is of a good, solid gauge. Some general nicking and scratching noted. A few dings to the sides which have left the outline slightly out of round. Handle bent in places. An old repair/patch noted to side in area of hallmark. Decoration in good condition. Further images available to download via this link: https://we.tl/t-TaabIxKZty
Lot 18
A rare French provincial silver chocolate pot. Paul Albar,Perpignan, 1762-1763. The baluster body raised on three pad feet to a turned wooden side handle, the hinged cover designed with a swivel-action flower finial and the spout with fluting to lower half, approx.18cm high, approx. weight 16.3ozt Footnotes: Paul Albar (1724-1792) came from a family of Perpignan silversmiths and was the third generation of his family to work in the trade. He registered as a maker in 1749 before embarking on a Grand Tour of France. He is known to have made both religious and secular items, including the silver crown worn by the Virgin Mary in a group of figures from the Château de Cuxou (The Dormition of the Virgin) and a chalice from the parish church of Ille sur Têt. See Pg. 526, Mémoires d'orfèvres: L'orfèvrerie classée Monument historique des églises du Languedoc-Roussillon Condition Report: Some general scratching, pitting and nicking commensurate with age. Scratches to the hinged lid corresponding to the path of the swivelling finial. Hinge bracket pushing in slightly through cover and a small split noted to the inside of cover. Some old solder to hinge bracket. A small patch to the rim above handle. The lid sits slightly raised. Slightly wobbly on its feet. One foot pushing in. Splitting to both sides of the spout. Spout is slightly misshapen with some dings. Scratching to the base. Hallmarks are clear, only a slight bit of rubbing. There is an engraved coat of arms to the body which is slightly worn/rubbed. Chips and scratches to the turned wooden handle. Additional images are available to download via this link: https://we.tl/t-X26WinTmUe
Lot 29
A German silver filigree scent box in the form of a pear. South Germany, c.1700.The gilded body hinged at the mid-section and overlaid with silver filigree decoration and gilt flowerheads, the stem surmount unscrewing to reveal a small hole, gilded interior, 6.5cm high, 2.1ozt Footnotes: For a similar example please see: Pg. 115, Perfume and Pomanders. Scent and Scent Bottles through the Ages. From the Schwarzkopf Collection and European Museums. By Edmund Launert. Potterton Books, 1987. Condition Report: The box is in good condition commensurate with age. Heavy tarnish to the silver filigree and some wear to the gilding. Some solder around the hinge indicative of repairs. The cover opens and closes snugly. Some splitting above hinge (to cover) and a patch here. Some minor losses noted to the filigree under magnification. The stem unscrews and screws back on cleanly. Further images available to download via this link: https://we.tl/t-nqVaWHzc13
Lot 1481
A large Victorian mahogany framed mirror. Height 149 cm, width 72.5 cm, maximum depth 8 cm.The mirror frame is in good order. There is a slight ripple to the veneer at the top right-hand side but this is only approximately 1 cm square. The mirror itself is in good condition. However, the silvering is coming away in the bottom right-hand corner, but again this is a very small patch. The mirror has been part of a dressing table at some point and has the brass catches to the sides and rear.
Lot 35
Three cloisonne vases, the near pair with Egyptian panels as well as traditional Japanese design. Height 21 and 21.5 cm together with another 18 cm.The central vase is slightly dull and would benefit from a good clean, there are some chips to the cloisonné, the first being in some flowers below the turquoise panel and further round to the right-hand side in the maroon patch of flowers. The near pair of vases, again are a little grubby but are in reasonable condition. We can see no signs of any dents or chips.
Lot 327
A BRITISH ARMY DPM ZIP THROUGH CAMO JKT, with Warrant officer Rank patch to chest, British Army Parachutist Smock, size 170, zip through etc good condition post WW2, British Army DPM Woodland smock, hooded, good condition size 170, & British Army issue Waterproof zip up leg/ankle waterproof trousers size 170
Lot 309
A BRING BACK LOT FROM WW2 GERMANY, to include a 3rd Reich Kreigsmarine Naval Breast patch (Eagle left facing) and featuring the Bevo Wuppertal manufacture name, scarce to see as many are trimmed before mounting/stitching to Uniform, together with various Currencies, France, Belgium, Germany, all these were brought back from the War by Pte W R J JARVIS, British Army
Lot 400
An antique 19th century Navy Arms reproduction US M1863 Harpers Ferry Pattern / Zouave percussion cap rifle. Brass furniture including patch box and percussion cap lock plate engraved with eagle motif. Mechanism cocks, half cocks and works as expected. AF - some parts may be reproduction / restored. Origin unknown. If this lot is required to be posted please see sale notes regarding age verification.
Lot 173
A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German Army Officers uniform chest eagle bullion patch together with a German song book. Due to the nature of some items, buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to originality / origin / condition prior to bidding, irrespective of any description. No guarantees are implied nor offered and all lots remain sold 'as is'.
Lot 166
A collection of assorted WWII Second World Warc military badges / patches and ephemera to include; Polish 8th Army bullion patch, British Tank Regiment cap badge, Royal Armoured Corps, 14th/20th Hussars Christmas Day menu and Ramnuggur Ball invitation, magazine clipping from a 1945 issue of The Sphere and a copy of ' Finito ' The Po Valley Campaign.
Lot 198
A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK RICHARD FENNELL, KENSINGTON, CIRCA 1695The four finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring 6.75 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the concentric 'button' decorated matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword-hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Rich. Fennell, Kensington to lower margin, with fine scroll-pierced sculpted blued steel hands and applied winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a case with ogee moulded cornice and plain frieze over floral marquetry trail decorated hinged glazed dial surround applied with three quarter columns to angles, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with floral bloom decorated convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a circular lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebonised ground, with half-round edge mouldings, the sides veneered with twin panels within crossbanded borders, the base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming rectangular marquetry panel within crossbanded surround, on a moulded skirt base.210cm (82.5ins) high, 47.cm (18.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection. Inherited by Mr. & Mrs. Curling Hunter, 9, Westbourne Terrace, London, and thence by descent to the vendor. Richard Fennell is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in about 1656 and began his apprenticeship with Matthew Crockford in 1669. He then transferred to Thomas Bagley and finally gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company after ten years, in 1679. He is believed to have married Ann Hedderil at St. Duke's Place in 1693 but did not sign the Clockmakers 'oath of allegiance' in 1697. He worked in the outskirts of the city in Kensington and is known for longcase, lantern and table clocks including a small series of miniature brass table timepieces - an example of which was exhibited in the 'Horological Masterworks' Exhibition held at The Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, 29 March - 22 June 2003 (item number 48). Clockmakers Company records suggest that he was in arrears for his quarterage in 1705 and is believed to have worked in Kensington until at least 1715. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition having the appearance of being recently cleaned/serviced. There is no visible evidence of alteration or obvious replacements with the exception of the escapement pallets which are probably 'service' replacements. The backplate has some punch marks around the pivot holes to tighten them as well as at the location of one of the movement pillars where it is interference fitted to the backplate. The dial is in good condition with some mellowing to the silvering evident. The minute hand is a replacement and the hour has been repaired. The movement is fitted with a replacement seatboard however it rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the case with no visible evidence of adjustment to the latter hence we are inclined to believe that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in relatively untouched original condition and of good colour. The hood has a replacement top board (but no evidence of ever being fitted with a caddy superstructure) and the front frieze would have almost certainly been faced with fretwork (is veneered in walnut). The hood columns are also replacements. The rear top cornice mouldings have been cut at an angle to rear (to allow the case to stand in the corner of a room) otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and couple of small veneer repairs commensurate with age and use. The front glass has a crack to the lower right-hand corner and the left hand glass is also cracked. The trunk and base are generally in sound original condition. The throat moulding has bumps/chips to the rear left-hand corner and a corresponding small veneer patch to the left. The clamp to the top of the trunk door is dislodged but still just attached and leaning forward due to movement of the crossgrain edge mouldings. There are some localised losses to the marquetry along the join of the crack. The lower clamp has a crack along the join and the joint is loose (but no significant losses to the marquetry) and there is general lifting/curling to the edge mouldings. The plinth appears to retain its original structure and veneers but with additional blocks etc glued to the inside to brace the structure; the skirt is a later addition. The front has a horizontal crack albeit with minimal losses. Otherwise faults to the case are limited to relatively minor historic bumps, scuffs, bruises, shrinkage, wear and a couple of minor localised veneer repairs.Clock has pendulum, two weights and a crank winder, but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 131
Y A REGENCY SMALL BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD MANTEL/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATDWERRIHOUSE AND CARTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five tapered pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the backplate with pendulum holdfast over engraved signature Dwerrihouse & Carter, LONDON to lower margin, the 3 inch arched silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed DWERRIHOUSE & CARTER, London to centre and with lozenge aperture blued steel moon hands beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT dial to arch, the case with shallow hipped stepped 'chamfer' superstructure over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze incorporating a brass band to lower edge, the hinged front with canted silvered brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture flanked by brass canted angles, the sides with brass fillet edged arched windows and the rear with conforming arch glazed rectangular glazed door with brass canted angles, on moulded skirt base with adjustable brass compressed bun feet; with a later purpose made wall bracket incorporating a caddy-moulded detail to the lower edge of the table over a single downcurved tapered support.The clock 21cm (8.25ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 35.5cm (14ins) high overall. John Dwerrihouse was a noted maker who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1781 and working from Charles Street, London until 1805. The business was continued by his successors forming the partnerships 'Dwerrihouse and Carter' (1802-23); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Son' (1805-15); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Company' (1825); 'Dwerrihouse and Ogston' (1836) and 'Dwerrihouse Ogston and Bell' (circa 1840). Condition Report: Movement is in reasonably clean working order, and appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. A precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has some very light scratching around the winding holes and a couple of light spots to the silvering otherwise is in fine condition. Case is generally in very good condition with the only real notable faults being a chip/loss near the left corner of the cornice at the rear. The front and rear doors have slight veneer shrinkcage cracking and wear to the key escutcheon aperture for the front door (to the left and side) has been repaired by letting-in a small patch cut with a keyhole. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, minimal shrinkage and other age-related blemishes. The bracket is in good condition commensurate to the case.Clock is complete with a case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 197
Y A WILLIAM III SILVER MOUNTED EBONY TABLE CLOCKTHOMAS HERBERT, LONDON, CIRCA 1695The six finned and latched twin chain fusee movement now with anchor escapement and later system of 'three-in-two' quarter striking on two bells, sounding ting-tang for the quarters and single blow on the larger bell at the hour, the backplate finely executed and attributed Tompion's engraver 'Graver -155' with symmetrical foliate scrollwork incorporating festooned bell-flower swags over a shaped cartouche signed Thomas Herbert, LONDINI within a broad engraved laurel band outer border, the 6.25 inch square brass dial with finely matted centre within 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 sculpted steel hands, applied cast silver winged cherub mask spandrels to angles and N/S strike/silent selection switch at twelve o'clock, the ebony veneered case with foliate-bud tied hinged silver carrying handle to the domed caddy surmount applied with silver repousse foliate scroll pierced mounts to front and sides, over double ogee top mouldings and silver foliate scroll pierced repousse lozenge sound fret to the upper rail of the front door, the uprights with unusual twin mask and winged scroll decorated silver escutcheon mounts, the sides with conforming lozenge repousse sound frets over rectangular windows, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case applied with further matching escutcheon mounts, on ogee moulded shallow skirt base with moulded squab feet, (formerly with verge escapement and hour striking with pull-quarter repeat work).33cm (13ins) high with handle down, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Thomas Herbert is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1900 as born around 1651 and becoming a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1676, having possibly previously gaining his freedom of the Needle Makers' Company. In 1676 Thomas Herbert was appointed 'Watchmaker and Clockmaker in Extraordinary' to the King (Charles II), and Married Sarah East (daughter of the clockmaker Edward East) at Knightsbridge Chapel in December of that year. He is subsequently noted as the 'King's Clockmaker' when he took as an apprentice Evan Herbert in 1680; and then as the 'Queen's Clockmaker' when accepting John Okey as an apprentice in 1693. In 1699 Thomas Herbert petitioned to the Crown for payment of his account for watches 'furnished for the Pages of the Bedchamber' and was paid £9 15s 6d for work undertaken at Hampton Court in 1702. Three years later Thomas Herbert was awarded £100 per annum 'in lieu of such bills as he did annually make for mending, cleaning and taking care of her Majesty's clocks and watches...'. Further requests 'in regard of his great poverty' were made on 1708, and in 1713 a telling record notes 'to be paid to Thomas Herbert for half a year's salary due Midsummer 1701, as clockmakers to King William III, by general letters of privy seal'. Loomes does not record his date of death, but it is likely that it was fairly soon after this date due to his advancing years. The engraved decoration to the backplate of the present lot can be closely compared to the backplates of 'The Selby Lowndes Tompion' (no. 217) and 'The Medici Tompion' (no. 278) illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 pages 239-40 (Figures 13.24 and 13.25). Most notable is the strong similarities within the rendering of the foliate scrollwork with 'larger more luxuriant leaves' than often seen, as well as the delicate bell-flower festoon swags. The Signature script also has strong similarities especially within the calligraphy for 'LONDINI'.Although the movement of the present clock has had historic alteration to the mechanism it does present as a very attractive scarce silver mounted example by a fine and rare maker, which could be brought back to working condition in its present form without a great deal of expense. Or, conversely, presents as a tantalising project for restoration back to its original specification. Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been altered in the 19th century from hour-striking with pull-quarter repeat to 'three-in-two' ting-tang quarter striking; the strike train has also been converted form verge escapement regulated by short bob to anchor regulated by lenticular bob. Hence, due to these alterations, all wheelwork above the fusee for both trains has been changed/renewed. In addition to this there are a series of filled holes to both plates as well as additional filled slots to the frontplate. The going train is currently not running as the fusee chain is detached at the fusee end; the chain however appears not to be broken and the train itself free form visible damage. The spring will 'tighten' when the barrel is rotated however we cannot vouch for the overall integrity of the mainspring. The strike train is in working condition but is a little lazy and will probably require some adjustment. Two of the movement pillars have lost their latches (one is pinned and the other has been filed flush with the frontplate) and the strike-side lower pillar has some slight marking from the chain becoming detached from the fusee. The dial is in good original condition with no visible evidence of notable alteration except for al, the feet now being pinned rather than latched and the hour hand being repaired at its tip. The chapter ring has overall oxidation/mellowing. The case is generally in sound original condition. The caddy superstructure has some noticeable cracking within the veneers visible within the front and rear surfaces. The interior of the caddy also has brass reinforcements to the handle fixings, hence it is possible that the caddy has become detached at some point. The corners have neatly filled holes to the top edges suggesting that finials were fitted at some point. The mask around the dial (behind the front door hence only visible when door is open) has some shrinkage cracking and veneer patch repairs to the overlap. The lower right-hand joint of the front door is also a little loose. The right-hand side has some veneer cracking and wear around the upper fret aperture and the left hand has similar cracking and a small veneer patch repair. The rear door has a veneer patch repair adjacent the key escutcheon mount and the lower rail has been scooped-out (along with a small amount to the surrounding frame beneath) to allow clearance for the swing of the larger later lenticular pendulum bob. The rear edge of the seatboard is also cut with a slot for the same purpose. The front right hand corner of the seatbaord and the base of the case is cut with a slot aperture most likely to allow for a pull-quarter repeat lever which is no longer present. The silver mounts are all in good condition. The locks and hinges appear original however the feet are replacements. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to crack in the left-hand side glass, minor bumps, scuffs and shrinkages.Clock has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
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