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A Minton Majolica jardinière base c.1875, set with two satyrs and two nymphs holding various attributes, each seated above a scroll foot with stylized flowerhead design, around a central pillar support (lacking), impressed marks, some losses, 33.5cm high.

A Pratt ware plaque of Charles I c.1800, standing with one hand resting on a square pillar, wearing ceremonial robes and holding a sceptre in his right hand, moulded with an integral frame of laurel leaves and reticulated foliate scrolls, picked out in yellow and blue, cracked, a little restoration, 22.4cm. Plaques such as these were probably made to commemorate the bicentenary of the monarch's birth.

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEThe dial signed for William Lister and Sons Limited, Newcastle-Upon-Tune, late 19th centuryThe four pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch cream painted Roman numeral dial bearing signature W'M LISTER & SONS LTD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged glazed cast brass bezel with canted brass fillet to interior within turned wooden surround, with box case to rear incorporating door to the right hand side and pendulum access flap to the curved base, (dial retouched, glass lacking).Diameter 37cm (14.5ins), 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. A William Lister is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as born in 1815 and working in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 1827-57. The retouched dial of the current lot would appear to bear a signature for his successors hence would most likely date to after 1857.Condition Report: Please ask the department for additional imagesCondition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND RARE GEORGE III RED JAPANNED MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK MADE FOR THE MIDDLE-EASTERN MARKETRecordon, Spencer and Perkins, London, circa 1780The substantial six pillar triple fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 8.5 by 6.75 inches, verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and playing a choice of four tunes after the hour on a graduated nest eight-bells via a transversely planted 3 inch pinned cylinder, the backplate engraved with delicate scrolling foliage around a central motif of crescent raised on a pedestal, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed shaped signature plate engraved Recordon, Spencer & Perkins. LONDON to the centre incorporating unusual raised polychrome and gilt painted flowering foliage infill within applied engraved 'Turkish' numeral chapter ring with conforming five minute annotations to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and conforming painted flowering foliate infill to spandrels continuing up into the arch to envelop the subsidiary STRIKE/NOT STRIKE and MINUET/COTILLION/JIGG/GAVOT selection dials, the case with bell-shaped superstructure gilt decorated with vases and baskets of flowers onto a red ground flanked by acanthus sprays to angles, over double cavetto top mouldings and hinged glazed front door further painted with floral sprays and gilt ground panels to frame and spandrel panels flanked by conforming canted angles, the sides with generous hinged brass handles over concave-topped rectangular windows within further line-edged foliate panel decorated surround, the rear matching the front but without canted angles, on complex moulded skirt base incorporating scroll painted shaped aprons over acanthus cast brass scroll feet. 54cm (21.25ins) high, 40cm (15.75ins) wide, 24.5cm (9.75ins) deep. Louis Recordon is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Soho, London 1778-1824. Although Baillie asserts that he 'retired' in 1796 it is most probable that he had significant involvement up until 1824. Online records allow us to add that he was Swiss born, his workshop was in Greek Street, Soho and that he was the London agent for Abraham-Louis Breguet. In 1805 Recordon took over the workshop from the watchmaker Josiah Emery, one of the first to use the lever escapement after Thomas Mudge, hence many of his watches and clocks are signed 'Recordon late Emery'. Louis Recordon appeared to specialise in musical clocks (often for export), fine watches and was known to have devised a form of pedometer. The Recordon business was succeeded by Des Granges in 1824.The Partnership between John Spencer and Perkins (probably William) is recorded by Baillie as working from Snow Hill, London 1765-1806. Any association between the workshop of Spencer and Perkins and Louis Recordon appears to have not been formerly recorded hence it was most likely a relatively informal 'trading arrangement'. Indeed it was not unusual for such arrangements to exist especially amongst makers who often supplied clocks for the middle-eastern market, such as Markwick Markham, Henry Borrell and the Rimbault family as well as Recordon. The current lot has survived in remarkably original condition and exhibits many features typical of examples destined for sale to a middle-eastern client. These include the lack of any form of figural decoration, 'Turkish' numeral chapter ring, crescent motif to backplate and strong focus on floral designs (most notably to the dial). Condition Report: The movement is in good original condition with no evidence of alteration or noticeable significant replacements. The steelwork (wheel arbors) exhibits historic pitting indicating at some point the mechanism had surface rust. The escapement appears original and the clock is running, striking and playing music although the latter is a little lazy to start suggesting that a gentle clean/service is required. The bell-hammer rods and hammers for the musical train are replacements. The relief-painted floral decoration to the dial has losses and wear to the centre around each winding hole and has historic touching-in to spandrel areas and to the centres of each of the subsidiary dials in the arch. The chapter ring, subsidiaries and signature plate are no longer silvered but retain good strong engraving. The case is generally in fine original condition. The quadrant panel inserts flanking the arches of both the front and rear doors would have originally been fretwork and have been replaced with panels painted with floral sprays to match the rest of the case. Otherwise all other elements appear original and the surface decoration has survived in remarkably good condition with only minor age related wear, very slight repairs/touching in and flaking in places.Clock is complete with two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE IV BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKWilliam Latch, Newport, circa 1825-30The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial inscribed WILL'M LATCH, NEWPORT to centre, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with brass pineapple finial to the shallow pyramid upstand incorporating slender fluted frieze and brass line inlay terminating with roundels to the tablet upstand, over conforming fluted frieze to the cavetto cornice and recessed brass fillet bordered quadrant panel infill around the dial, the sides with generous brass rosette ring handles over repeating lancet arch pierced rectangular sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on ogee moulded skirt base with conforming fluted band to upper margin and brass ball feet.49cm (19.25ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. William Latch is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Newport, Monmouthshire, circa 1830-71.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears complete and fundamentally all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial finish appears original although the areas of black (signature and numerals) appear to have been strengthened. The case is generally in good original condition with faults very much limited the rear door escutcheon plate being no longer present and minor bumps, scuffs, wear, shrinkage and other minor age related blemishes. Clock has pendulum and a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY LONGCASE REGULATORThomas Armstong and Brothers, Manchester, late 19th centuryThe very substantial eight-day four double-screwed pillar movement with 1 inch diameter pillars and quarter-inch thick plates measuring 8.375 by 7.25 inches enclosing wheel train with high wheel/pinion counts, six spoke wheel crossings throughout, Harrisons maintaining power and deadbeat escapement incorporating agate pallets set between twin A-frames, regulated by mercury jar compensated seconds pendulum incorporating wide jaw suspension and hanging from a brass bracket screwed to the case backboard, the 12 inch circular silvered brass dial with subsidiary seconds engraved Regulator to apex over Roman numeral hour dial and signed Tho's Armstrong &, Bro's, Manchester to centre within outer Arabic minute track, with blued steel hands and canted silvered bezel to circumference, the arched case with pendulum hanging access flap to top over arch-glazed door enclosing fine foliate scroll carved and pierced apron beneath dial mirror backboard, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over recessed flame figured front panel flanked by canted angles on moulded skirt.193cm (76ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 33cm (13ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Thomas Armstrong and Brothers of Manchester can trace its roots back to Joseph Armstrong who established himself as a jeweller and silversmith at 88 Deansgate, Manchester in 1825. By 1851 Joseph's eldest son, Thomas, had succeeded him, and was listed as head of the firm (working in the clock and watch department) in the 1861 Census. By 1868 Thomas had been joined by his brother George Booth Armstrong and the business was re-named 'Thomas Armstrong and brother'. The business continued trading as opticians and makers/suppliers of barometers, scientific instruments and clockmakers both from Manchester and Liverpool until 1965 when they were taken over by Harrisons opticians.The movement of the current lot is notable in being of particularly heavy construction with high wheel/pinion counts. The escapement is also unusual in having pallets apparently made entirely from agate supported between twin 'A' shaped frames.Condition Report: Movement is in fine relatively clean original working condition although a precautionary gentle clean and service is advised if intending to put into long term service. The pendulum is in good original condition with good to the mercury and with light/minimal oxidation/staining to the inside of the glass canister. The dial has some slight rubbing/scratching around the winding hole and some light concentric wear/rubbing to the centre of the hour dial, the dial plate therefore would benefit from being re-silvered which would remove these light surface defects. The case has some front-to-back shrinkage cracking as well as other minor evidence of movement to the arch of the case - this is relatively minor but noticeable. The interior of the case is in fine condition including the carved apron. The front door has two small veneer chips to the front left edge of the frame and the skirting to the left hand side of the base is loose otherwise the case is in fine original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and blemishes commensurate with an easy life.Regulator is complete with original weight, mercury jar pendulum, a crank winder and a case key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY HOUR-STRIKING DOMESTIC LONGCASE REGULATORDavis, Shiffnal, circa 1840The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with Harrisons maintaining power and deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets regulated by brass and steel grid-iron compensated seconds pendulum incorporating stirrup rate adjustment above the large lenticular bob and with fine beat adjustment to crutch, the 12 inch square silvered brass dial with overlaid Roman numeral hour disc incorporating large diameter subsidiary seconds dial over signature Davis, SHIFINAL to centre and with Strike/Silent selection switch at twelve o'clock, with decorative blued steel arrow hands and applied with leafy scroll decorated panels to spandrel areas, in a case with triangular pediment over hinged glazed hood door applied with reeded mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and with rectangular side windows, the trunk with concave throat moulding and flame figured frieze over rectangular glazed door flanked by free-standing reeded columns with brass caps and bases to front angles, the base with stepped ogee top moulding over rectangular caddy moulded raised panel flanked by canted angles, on bracket feet.211cm (83ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 23cm 99ins) deep. John Davis is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World as born in Shiffnal, Shropshire in 1799 and working as a clockmaker up until circa 1875. The current lot is noteworthy in that the maker gave the pendulum and escapement a great deal of attention with the latter having jewelled pallets and the former being finely constructed with gridiron compensation, very heavy bob attached by hooks and calibrated rate adjustment within a stirrup type frame above the bob.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition having been recently serviced and is free from visible alteration or significant replacements. The dial has some moderate rubbing/discolouration to the silvering otherwise is in fine original condition and is nicely detailed. The seatboard is original to the case however there is a more recently made wooden bridge-shaped support applied to the upper surface to raise the movement to allow correct positioning of the dial within the hood aperture. As the original corresponding holes for the lines and for securing the movement via bolts through the bottom movement pillars are present in the seatboard, the current 'bridge' support would appear to be an honest replacement of a block that was previously applied to the seatboard to raise the movement. When considering these details we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is in fine condition having been recently cosmetically restored; faults are hence very much limited to bumps, scuffs and other very slight age related blemishes.Clock is complete with pair of brass-cased weights, 'gridiron' pendulum, case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN IMPRESSIVE INLAID MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY QUARTER CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEThe dial bearing a signature for Robert Roskill, Liverpool, circa 1900 incorporating earlier elementsThe substantial five columnar pillar triple train movement with plates measuring 9 by 11 inches and deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the chiming train incorporating a choice of two sets of notations for the quarters sounding via transverse pinned cylinder on eight tubular gongs suspended from the case backboard and the hour train sounding on an additional larger gong, the 14 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and bearing inscription Robert Roskill, Liverpool to the foliate scroll engraved silvered centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with scroll and sceptre half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands, mask inhabited scroll cast spandrels to angles and strike/silent opposing chime selection levers to margins, the arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial globe engraved silvered lunettes and age of the moon scale to the upper margin, in a case in the manner of Gillows with cavetto moulded swan neck pediment, gilt pagoda and wheatsheaf floral decorated panel inserts and break-arch frieze over the hinged glazed dial aperture applied with reeded Roman Doric half-columns to stiles and flanked by conforming complete free standing columns, the sides each with lozenge panel inlaid frieze over rectangular brass grille sound fret and conforming pilaster planted next to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat and alternating lozenge and shaped diamond panel inlaid frieze over shaped-top caddy-moulded door veneered with an oval flame figured panel within line border and quartered infill, flanked by free-standing columns to angles and with small rectangular panel beneath, the sides each inlaid with an arrangement of oval circular panels within triple line borders and conforming quartered infill, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming circular panel inlaid front flanked by canted angles, on ogee bracket feet.260cm (102.5ins) high excluding finials, 69cm (27ins) wide, 38cm (15ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The case if the current lot is of particularly fine quality and essentially dates to around 1810. The overall attention to detail - in particular the precision of the inlay, crispness of the mouldings and superb column turnings indicates that the case was made by a leading workshop, hence would warrant a possible attribution to Gillows of Lancaster. The movement is also of fine quality but was made around 1900 and, in order to create room for the tubular bells/gongs, required the case to be increased in depth by around 2 inches. This work was executed extremely well with a great deal of effort taken to ensure perfect integration with the earlier elements. Indeed the sides of the trunk would have required r-veneering with the current arrangement of oval and circular panels no doubt being devised at that time to add decorative detail so to lessen the effect of the increased depth.  

A WILLIAM III HOODED WALL CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH SEVEN-INCH DIALEtherington, London, late 17th century The two train four finned pillar weight-driven outside countwheel bell striking thirty-hour movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 7 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with sword hilt half hour markers and signed Etherington, London to lower margin, with sculpted steel single hand and winged cherub mask cast spandrels to angles, now mounted on an oak wall bracket incorporating shaped arch to the lower edge of the backboard and matching brackets to take the simple box-like hood with caddy moulded top.The case 37cm (14.5cm) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep. George Etherington is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1684 having previously being apprenticed to Robert Rooksby possibly in Newcastle-on-Tyne or York. In 1689 he moved from the 'Dial in Fleet Street' to 'against the New Church in the Strand', London. In 1697 he signed the Oath of Allegiance and became an Assistant of the Clockmakers' Company in 1701, Warden in 1706 and finally Master in 1709. He attended until at least 1720 and is thought to have died in 1729.  

A GEORGE I FIGURED WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Sebire, London, circa 1720The 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 aperture to the finely matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and S/N strike/silent switch at twelve o'clock, with scroll pierced steel hands and applied mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with silvered boss signed John Sebire, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with domed caddy surmount and moulded cornice over break-arch hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to angles with cast gilt brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch door with finely figured veneers edged with crossbanding and complex mouldings, the base with concave top mouldings over slightly reduced crossbanded front and later tall skirt.236cm (93ins) high excluding finials, 53cm (21ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. John Sebire is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in the parish of St. Annes Blackfriars. London, from around 1715 until September 1745.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition. The trains appear all-original with the possible exception of the escapement pallets which are probably 19th century service replacements. The fifth movement pillar has been removed (often occurred during the 19th century as a means to acquire brass!). The dial is in good clean condition and appears to retain its original hands. The movement is fitted with an old oak seatboard which rests on slips applied to the upper surfaces of the trunk uprights (cheeks); the presence of these slips would suggest that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case.The case is generally in good presentable condition. The hood would have originally been fitted with blind frets to the quadrants either side of the arch and the left hand window has an old lead repair to the pane. The right hand throat moulding is currently loose however re-attachment should be very straightforward. The trunk is otherwise in very good condition with fine quality veneers to the door and fine colour. The door is a little tight on its closing (due to slight movement/shrinkage) this could probably be remedied through adjustment of the door hinges if deemed a problem. The trunk door lock has been braced with a small iron strap applied over the lock to the inside. The base of the case has lost a small amount (probably around an inch) from the 'box' and is applied with a later taller skirt. Whether the original veneers beneath the skirt are intact is unknown. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor age related bumps, scuffs shrinkage, a few small historic localised veneer patch repairs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, case key (an ill-fitting replacement) but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY BALLOON-SHAPED BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETUnsigned, circa 1800The circular five pillar twin fuse bell striking movement with 7 inch diameter plates and anchor escapement regulated by 12.5 inch lenticular bob pendulum, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged cast brass cavetto moulded convex-glazed hinged bezel, the waisted case with brass flambeau urn finial to the concave-sided upstand over cast brass rosette decorated diamond grille sound frets and line-bordered crossbanded fascia incorporating shaped panel beneath the dial, the sides with conforming flame-figured veneers and hinged brass carrying handles and the rear with shaped glazed door following the outline of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet; with original wall bracket of concave form with cavetto moulded edge to the table and terminating with a brass fillet ogee-shaped foot.The clock 64cm (25.5ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 22cm (8.75ins) deep; the wall bracket 32cm (12.5ins) high.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration of significant replacements. There are two spare holes to the lower edge of the backplate for a pendulum securing bracket which is no longer present. The dial finish appears original but has overall wear/patination. The numerals are worn but still legible and have been 'strengthened' at some point, there is general concentric light surface scratching and some chipping towards the edges. The minute hand has been repaired. The case is generally in good original condition with nice old surface and patination including the brass mounts which are fairly heavily tarnished/discoloured. The superstructure is lacking the fret at the rear and the front is missing a length of edge stringing beneath the dial to the left hand side. Interenally the base board has two spare holes most likely for a pendulum securing latch which is no longer present. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage cracking and historic bumps and scuffs commensurate with age and use. The bracket is in very similar condition with the only significant fault being a section of brass fillet moulding missing from the left hand side at the base.Clock has pendulum (suspension spring is broken and bob is loose), winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Ellicott, London, circa 1760The 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 aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John, Ellicott, Lon,don to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and fine crisply cast rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with silvered Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the case with concave sided 'pagoda' upstand adorned with brass flambeau urn finials and with shaped fretwork panel to fascia over cavetto moulded break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by brass stop-fluted columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over solid mahogany break-arch door applied with complex mouldings to edges, the base with concave top mouldings over rectangular raised panel and moulded double skirt.240cm (94.5ins) high excluding finials, 53.5ins (21ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. John Ellicott F.R.S. is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1706 to John Ellicott senior, a Cornish clockmaker who had gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1696 and died 1733. John junior worked from Swithin's Alley, Royal Exchange, London and was elected member of the Royal Society in 1738. He published works on horology in 1739 and 1753 and is particularly noted for the development of the cylinder escapement and a form of compensated pendulum; he also maintained a private observatory at his home in Hackney. John Ellicott was later appointed as Clockmaker to George III, and took his son, Edward into partnership in 1760 which lasted until his death in 1772. The present clock is notable in that it has survived in fine original condition and is very much a textbook example of its type made by one of the leading English horologists of the 18th century.Condition Report: Movement is complete and in clean working condition having been recently serviced and there is no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only minor discolouration/spotting to the silvered finishes in places; the hands appear original and undamaged. The movement retains what appears to be the original seatboard which rests on the directly onto the case uprights (cheeks) which have historic nail holes corresponding to those in the seatboard which serve to confirm that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is in fine original condition. The shaped fretwork panel to the hood is a replacement and two of the small pads that support the finials are a loose (simply require re-gluing) otherwise faults are very much limited to very minor historic bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. The patination/colour is notable in its originality.Clock is complete with pendulum, pair of brass-cased weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III OAK THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKPhilip Avenell, Farnham, circa 1770The four pillar countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial signed in fine copperplate script Phil'p Avenell, Farnham to the foliate scroll engraved centre within Roman applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, with scroll pierced iron hand and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with cavetto conduce over three-quarter columns applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture to hood over trunk with concave throat moulding and rectangular caddy-moulded door over plain plinth base with moulded skirt.198cm (78ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Philip Avenell is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Farnham in 1765 then London 1775.  

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE AND A GROUP OF ENGLISH CLOCK MOVEMENTSThe drop-dial timepiece signed for J. Greatbatch, Birmingham, circa 1865The four pillar eight-day single fusee movement with anchor escapement and 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial inscribed J. Greatbatch, BIRMINGHAM to centre, with steel spade hands and set behind hinged cast brass bezel within octagonal surround, the trunk with shaped lenticle flanked by fruiting vine carved 'ears' over curved base, together with four additional fusee dial timepiece movements, two eight-day longcase clocks movements, three assorted dials and two disassembled/incomplete fusee movements etc. (unrestored, no pendulums present), (qty).The wall timepiece 70cm (27.5ins) high, 43cm (17ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. A J. Greatbatch is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Birminghamd 1850-68. 

AN IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING LONGCASE REGULATORSmith and Sons, London, mid 19th centuryThe substantial four double-screwed columnar pillar triple train movement with plates measuring 9.75 by 10.25 inches and six-spoke wheel crossings throughout, the going train with Harrison's maintaining power and deadbeat escapement regulated by mercury jar compensated pendulum incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the quarter train chiming on a graduated nest of eight bells and the hour sounding on a large coiled gong, the 12 inch circular single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and STRIKE/SILENT, FULL CHIME/WESTMINSTER CHIME selection dials to the centre signed SMITH & SONS., ST. JOHN'S SQUARE., CLERKENWELL., with blued steel spade hands set within canted silvered bezel, the substantial case with ogee-capped concave-sided upstand, stylised twist baton carved cavetto cornice and repeating scroll decorated frieze over recessed quadrant panels around the dial aperture to hood door flanked by canted angles and with deep-set foliate scroll pierced arched sound frets to sides, the trunk with urn finials over complex top mouldings and repeating split baton frieze to throat above arch-glazed door enclosing silvered pendulum beat scale flanked by Egyptian style faceted three-quarter columns with stylised leafy caps and flared moulded bases, the plinth of inverted breakfronted form decorated with crisply moulded panels to front over tall skirt with complex upper mouldings.217cm (85.5ins) high, 66cm (26ins) wide, 34cm (13.5ins) deep.  The clockmaking business of John Smith and Sons of Clerkenwell can trace its roots back to 1780 however gained much greater significance when they became established in St. John's Square, at the former manufactory of Colonel Mangier, from 1844. The firm ran extensive workshops which incorporated a dedicated brass foundry, clock case workshop and assembly areas for the various types of clocks produced and was featured in the 20th September 1851 issue of the Illustrated London News in an article entitled Visit to a Clerkenwell Clock Factory. At the Great Exhibition held that year they exhibited a year going calendar clock and another chiming clock, chiming on 8 bells and striking on a gong. Ultimately John Smith and Sons perhaps became best known for their skeleton clocks, many of which illustrated in their 1865 catalogue including models based on Litchfield Cathedral and York Minster, however they also produced many fine chiming bracket clocks, longcase regulators, wall clocks and public clocks. The business continued to produce clocks until 1938 when, due to the decline in demand for mechanical timepieces, they diversified to become specialist material stockholders and still continue in this role today.It has been traditionally thought by vendor's family that the current lot was exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition. Although there is no evidence to support this, the movement and case are certainly of very fine quality hence would warrant this belief. Interestingly a quarter chiming longcase clock shown by Smith and Sons at the Paris 1900 Exhibition survives in the collection of The National Trust at Castle Drogo, Devon (object/902584). This clock also has a three train four pillar movement with Harrison's maintaining power, mercury jar pendulum and chimes the quarters on eight bells or four gongs, and is housed in an elaborate Chippendale style gilt brass mounted mahogany case.Condition Report: Lot 135The movement is in fine clean fully working condition having being relatively recently serviced (prior to the former owner's death). The level of mercury in the pendulum needs topping-up (is low) and there is staining to the interior of the glass jar. The dial generally is in fine clean condition but does have a couple of light spots of tarnishing.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to the small section of angled cornice moulding to the front right hand side being detached (just need gluing back on!); one small section (approx 1 inch) of the unusual repeating block decoration to the trunk door missing; a small loss to the front left hand corner top moulding of the base and a small loss to the left hand side fret. Otherwise faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, slight shrinkage and wear (most notably to the skirt) commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, three weights, case key and winder.Maximum dimensions at base - width 67cm (26.5ins), depth 35cm (13.75ins). Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKWebster, London, circa 1910The four pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the 7.5 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial engraved Webster, EST'D 1711 to centre and with pierced steel trefoil hour hand set behind hinged cast brass bevel-glazed bezel, the case with hinged brass carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure over cavetto and cushion moulded top mouldings and front inlaid with shaped brass-line panel infill around the dial, the sides with foliate strapwork cast rectangular frets incorporating male terms to centre and the rear with rectangular brass grille inset door, on cavetto and ogee moulded skirt base with gilt brass disc feet.51cm (20ins) high excluding handle, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 21cm (8.25ins) deep. The current lot would have been made by Richard Webster Limited which was the final incarnation of the famous Webster family of London Clockmakers established by William Webster in 1710. William Webster is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed to Thomas Tompion and gaining his Freedom from The Clockmakers' Company in 1710, he initially worked as journeyman to Tompion later setting up business in Exchange Alley; he died in 1734. The firm passed through three successive generations, all of which were accomplished horologists before passing to Richard Gofrey Webster in1882. In 1904 the business became a limited company and ceased trading shortly after the outbreak of WWI in 1914.Please note: clock strikes the hour on a gong rather than a bell as indicated in the catalogueCondition Report: Movement is complete and appears free from visible alteration or noticeable replacements. Although the mechanism is running/striking/chiming it is generally a little dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is required. The dial has overall mellowing/tarnishing to the silvering. All three winding squares as well as the centre arbor are slightly off-centre within their respective holes/apertures (down lower right a fraction) which suggests that the dial feet are very slightly misalined/bent. Case is in good original condition with faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age; the surface is somewhat dull/neglected hence would benefit from a polish/refinishing.Clock has pendulum and case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE INLAID WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJosiah Thompson, Whitehaven, early 18th centuryThe five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with star decorated subsidiary seconds dial, herringbone border engraved calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Josiah Thompson, White, Haven to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within wheatear engraved border, the case with ogee moulded cornice and fine scroll pierced fret to frieze above hinged glazed dial aperture inlaid with wreath border to frame and applied with ebonised solomonic twist three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 40 inch rectangular door centred with a glazed lenticle and veneered with a series interlacing circles within wreath banded border and cross grain half-round edge moulding, the the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming line decorated veneered panel within further wreath banded border over moulded skirt.108cm (85.75ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. Josiah Thompson does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however several clocks are known by him. It is most probable that he is closely related (perhaps father) to William Thompson who is noted in Penfold, John Clockmakers as Cumberland as working up until his death in 1777.Condition Report: The movement has no visible evidence of alteration, the escape wheel and pallets are 19th century 'service' replacements otherwise the mechanism id free from visible replacements. The mechanism is in relatively clean working condition having been relatively recently serviced; the plates show some evidence of re-bushing/closing of the pivots by punch stamping. The dial has been cleaned at some point hence no longer retains lacquer or gilt finishes to the plate however engraving and matted finishes are in good condition. The chapter and seconds rings have been re-silvered and the hands are replacements. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard but at the correct level in the case. Due to the seatboard being a replacement we cannot not offer any categorical assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however as the case is clearly a 'regional' example coupled with the fact that they are such a good match we are of the opinion that the case is more likely than not original to the movement and dial. The case has been restored with the top panel of the hood, frieze fret and the skirt applied to the base being replacements. The base has a vertical shrinkage crack to the front, the trunk door has a slight warp as well as a small historic veneer patch repair towards the upper edge. The sides of the trunk are also slightly bowed. Case otherwise is in good presentable condition with faults limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, two brass-cased weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE QUEEN-ANNE BURR WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Clark, London, circa 1710The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, foliate border engraved calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John Clark, London to lower edge, with scroll pierced steel hands and unusual spandrels each cast as a pair of cherubs holding aloft a mask, in a walnut case with gilt ball-and-spire finials to the domed caddy surmount above moulded cornice and foliate pierced fret to frieze, three-quarter columns with giltwood caps and bases to the glazed hood door, the sides with rectangular windows and rear quarter columns each set against bargeboard rising up to the underside of the cornice projection, the trunk with convex throat above 42 inch rectangular door with finely figured book-matched veneers within herringbone and crossbanded borders, the sides with single panels within crossbanded surrounds, the plinth base with ogee top moulding and conforming herringbone-bordered crossbanded veneered panel to front over later moulded skirt.239cm (94ins) high excluding finials, 51cm (20ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Four makers named John Clarke are recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in London during the latter decade of the 17th century, however there is only one who would have appeared to have remained in business until around/after 1710. It is therefore most likely that the current lot was made by John Stanford Clark(e) who is recorded by Loomes as born in 1672 and apprenticed to Thomas Jones in 1683 gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1693. In 1697 John Stanford Clark(e) signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance in 1697 and took several apprentices between 1696 and 1718 hence was working at least until around 1720.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised if intending to put the clock into long term service. There is no visible evidence or alteration or significant replacements although the escapement pallets are most likely service replacements (due to wear) and the pendulum crutch has been repaired. The dial is in good condition with noticeable faults limited to patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvered finishes of the chapter and seconds ring. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard which rests on blocks approx. ¾ inch thick applied to the top of each cheek. Although the presence of such blocks would normally suggest that the movement and dial are most likely not original to the case those present on the current case appear to have always been there and have witness marks from nails/screws which correspond to the seatboard hence on balance we are of the opinion that they are most likely 'an original feature' hence the movement and dial are probably original to the case.The case is generally in fine condition having most likely been cosmetically restored within the last thirty years or so. The caddy superstructure to the hood is joined to the rest of the structure along the top edge of the cornice however does appear to be of the same age and of commensurate construction as the rest of the case hence is possibly original. The finials and blocks are replacements and the centre one is currently detached. The cornice ogee upper edge mouldings have been replaced to both sides, the front fret has been repaired and the left fret has a thumb-sized hole. There is a small less to the lip moulding beneath the left hand hood pilaster otherwise the hood is in fine condition with only a few minor age related blemishes.The trunk and base are in fine condition. The trunk door retains its original lock and hinges and has the usual slight shrinkage cracking to the veneers toward the upper and lower margins (due to slight shrinkage of the panel against the horizontal 'clamps' applied to the top and bottom). The veneers to the base appear original as does the structure with the backboard continuing almost to the floor; there is evidence of old damp damage to the lower part of the board and the bottom four inches of each side of the box of the base would appear have had veneers renewed probably due to becoming damp at some point. The skirt is most likely a 19th century replacement. Case is generally a fine survivor and of good colour with other faults mainly limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Overall the clock is in fine 'take home' condition and would appears to be a particularly original example complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III BLUE JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWilliam Hawkins, Bury St. Edmunds, circa 1770The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds ring, calendar aperture and shaped silvered signature plate engraved W'm Hawkins, St., Edmunds Bury to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minute to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with silvered STRIKE/SILENT selection ring flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with pagoda pediment over cavetto cornice and three-quarter columns applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and quarter columns applied against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch door applied with half-round edge mouldings, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding and moulded skirt, the whole now re-decorated in polychrome and gilt with raised-work Chinoiserie scene to door within trellis borders and other foliate designs on to a deep blue ground throughout.209cm (89.5ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. A William Hawkins is recorded in Britten, F.J. Old Clocks and Watches & their Makers as working in Bury St. Edmunds from circa 1735.Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition and there is no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The bottom pillars are slightly bent due to the securing bolts (for attaching to the seatboard) being overtightened and the pendulum suspension hook has been extended. The dial has a small casting fault to the left hand edge of the arch (not visible when movement is in the case), otherwise dial is in good clean condition with faults limited to some light oxidation/discolouration to the silvering in places. The movement rests on an old (possibly original) oak seatboard which has been thinned slightly at each end rests on the uprights of the trunk (cheeks) which appear free from visible alteration. The thinning of the seatboard would have been done to 'fine tune' the position of the dial in its aperture which may have been required due to movement within the structure of the case or because the movement and dial are not original to the case.The case has been redecorated hence is in presentable condition with faults to the finish limited to minor bumps, scuffs, wear and a few very small losses to the gesso. The top of the backboard has at some point had the top three inches cut-off; a replacement section of timber has subsequently been attached. The trunk door lock is a replacement, the 'shrinkage clamps' that would have been applied to the upper and lower edges of the inside of the door are missing and the moulding to the lower edge is presently detached. The skirting around the base of the plinth is probably a replacement but is decorated to match the rest of the case.Clock has pendulum, two lead weights, a case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY MAHOGANY PRECISION LONGCASE TIMEPIECERobert James, London, circa 1825The four pillar single-train movement with stepped plates, high position winding-barrel and deadbeat escapement regulated by wood-rod pendulum with heavy lenticular bob, the circular 12 inch white painted dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials and inscribed ROB'T JAMES, LONDON, REGULATOR to centre within outer Arabic minute track, with steel hands set behind hinged convex-glazed cast brass bezel, the break-arch case with cavetto cornice over line-inlay bordered quadrant panels around the dial aperture flanked by canted angles and circular glazed side apertures to hood over break-arch flame-figured door and conforming angles to trunk, on panel-outline plinth base with canted skirt. 197cm (77.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Robert James is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London circa 1832.Condition Report: Movement is in somewhat dirty/neglected condition however will run end exhibits minimal wear hence probably only requires a gentle clean/service before putting into service. There is no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements; the seatboard appears original and rests at the correct level in the case with no apparent visible adjustments to the cheeks/uprights hence the movement and dial appear original to the case.The dial has flaking to a significant proportion of the finish, although losses are slight it will require work to stabilise/restore the surface. The case is generally in fine original condition with noteworthy faults limited to small chip to the tip left hand corner cornice moulding and a slight warp to the lower part of the trunk door (centre boes by around ¼ of an inch outwards - does not affect how the door closes). Otherwise faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and an 'easy' life. Overall the clock is dusty/ a little neglected in appearance hence would benefit from a clean and wax.Timepiece has pendulum, weight, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKW. Greaves, Newcastle, late 18th centuryThe 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 calendar aperture to the Masonic symbol inhabited foliate scroll engraved silvered centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with silvered boss signed W. Greaves, N'Castle flanked by conforming mounts, in a case with swan neck pediment over cavetto break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by brass stop-fluted columns and blanked-off side apertures to hood, the trunk with concave throat over break-arch flame-figured door flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns, on shaped-panel fronted plinth base with double skirt incorporating integral bracket feet with shaped apron between.238cm (93.5) ins high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 27.5cm (10.5ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. A William Greaves is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne 1758-78. 

A BRASS QUARTER-STRIKING LANTERN MANTEL CLOCKThe movement by Winterhalder and Hoffmeier, Schwaerzenbach, late 19th centuryThe rectangular eight-day four pillar movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and two-in-one strike train ting-tang striking the quarters on a bell mounted on the backplate followed by the one within the superstructure of the case, and sounding on the hour on the second larger bell alone, the backplate tramped W & H, Sch, the rectangular dial with matted centre with applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with blued steel trident hands above grotesque dolphin mask cast infill to lower margin opposing leaf decorated spandrel infill to upper angles within geometric upper and lower borders, the case with pineapple finial to the four-legged dome bell bearer cast with grotesque masks over pierced strapwork front and side frets each decorated with sunburst mask over further grotesques, the angles with ball and spire finials over Ionic three-quarter columns cast each with acanthus leaf detail to the slender baluster shafts over fluted lower sections, the sides fitted with doors decorated with foliate cast lozenge panels and the rear with further door incorporating silk-covered rectangular aperture to centre, on four small inverted dome feet.44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 22cm (8.375ins) wide and deep. 

A GEORGE III BRACKET CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIAL WITH TRIP HOUR-REPEATJohn Thwaites, London, circa 1805The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with arched plates and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum, the frontplate stamped with serial number 3520 to lower right hand corner, the rear with repeating arcade geometric border engraved decoration around a central oval reserve signed John Thwaites, LONDON the 7 inch cream painted convex Roman numeral dial inscribed LONDON to centre and with decorative scroll-pierced brass hands.The plates 18cm (7.25ins) high by 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. In 1808 John Thwaites entered into partnership with George Jeremiah Reed which continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. John Thwaites, both whilst working alone or in partnership with George Reed, became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail, or signed by him/themselves. Approximate dates of manufacture for clocks by Thwaites can be obtained from a list published in Rose, Ronald E. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS, (as Appendix III, page 239). From this list a date of around 1805 is suggested for the current lot.Condition Report: The movement has survived in complete original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition it will require a gentle clean/service as it is in dirty/neglected condition. The dial retains old/original finish but has significant wear and retouching to the numerals. The signature appears to have been rubbed-off and there is some crazing and slight chipping/losses to the surface (mainly to the circumference). Otherwise dial is in good original albeit dirty/discoloured condition.Movement has a pendulum (repaired) and original engraved securing brackets, there is no winder present. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE WILLIAM III BRASS MOUNTED EBONY TABLE CLOCKWilliam Jourdain, London, circa 1700The five finned pillar bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and inside rack for the hour striking mechanism, the backplate signed W. Jourdain, London to the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate centred with a leafy basket and with herringbone border, the 7 inch square brass dial with canted border shaped false bob aperture further signed W. Jourdain, London to a recessed silvered plate behind and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands, winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and N/S strike/silent selection switch at three o`clock, the case with elaborate repousse double basket top surmount with fine twin cherub cast handle to the profile mask medallion scroll centred pierced upper tier, the lower tier with relief panel of St. George slaying the dragon flanked by figural military trophies within a conforming cherub and scroll decorated field and flanked by unusual gilt urn finials with tall baluster spires, the front applied with scroll pierced gilt repousse mounts to the frame of the door, the sides with glazed lozenge apertures over rectangular windows, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on complex moulded shallow skirt base with cast claw feet. 42cm (16.5ins) high with handle down, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Provenance: the property of a private collector, north London; purchased at Woolley and Wallis sale of Clocks, Pocket Watches, Barometers & Scientific Instruments 26th October 2010 (lot 138) for £6,500 hammer. The life and work of William Jordain and his successors is recorded in Ponsford, Clive N.THE JOURDAIN FAMILY OF SPITALFIELDS, LONDON, SPECIALISTS IN CHIME AND MUSICAL WORK published in the September 2007 issue of Antiquarian Horology (Vol. XXX number III, pages 381-99). Ponsford notes that William Jourdain was born in Dieppe in around 1665 to David Jourdain a Huguenot. In 1686 the family fled across the channel to escape persecution following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, and by 1688 the family had settled in London with William Jourdain being admitted to the congregation of the French Church of Threadneedle Street. William Jourdain married his cousin, Anne Le Sturgeon (with whom he had ten children) in 1695 and set-up business as a clockmaker in Spitalfields. After the death of Anne William Jourdain married his second wife, Suzanne Savoy in 1712 who again he outlived allowing him to marry his third wife Susanne Savoy in 1741. William Jourdain died in 1747 leaving the business to his son of the same name who continued in his father's footsteps until he was admitted to William Sutton's Hospital, near Smithfield in 1778 where he remained until his death in 1782.William Jourdain, like many highly skilled Huguenot immigrant craftsmen, apparently never gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company. However this did not seem to hinder him in his work as surviving examples demonstrate a high quality approach, often incorporating complications such as musical work and highly decorated cases. The highly decorative nature of the case of the current lot reflects Jourdains 'high-style Huguenot' approach and interestingly can be directly compared to an example housing a movement and dial by Langley Bradley which was sold in these rooms on Wednesday 4th December 2013 (lot 173). The engraving to the backplate is well executed and most likely by a fellow Huguenot being perhaps the same individual who executed the backplate for a clock by Simon DeCharmes which is illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS - Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 245 (Figure 14.3).Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition. A series of filled holes to the upper left hand margin of the plates suggests that a pull-quarter repeat mechanism was fitted at some time which is no longer present. The escapement wheelwork has either been re-pinioned or replaced and the lower potance is also a replacement however the top potance, backcock and apron would appear to be original hence the escapement appears not to be a reconversion. Indeed the position of the internal rack for the striking mechanism has most likely deterred conversion to anchor escapement in the past. The upper two wheel of the strike train have been re-pinioned otherwise movement appears to be original and in good condition. The dial is in fine clean condition with strong gilding (although it has possibly been regilded at some point). The chapter ring has some very light concentric rubbing to the silvering; the hour hand may be a well-made replacement.The case is generally in good original condition with no visible damage of losses to the 'double-basket' superstructure; the finials also appear free from damage. The front door has sections missing from the repousse mounts to each end of the upper and lower rails. The right hand mount has a small loss to the lower edge and the left hand has three breaks and a small loss. The front door hinges and lock have been replaced and there is a small veneer loss to the lower right hand corner of the dial mask (where the veneer overlaps the dial plate). The rear door retains its original hinges and lock, the veneers exhibit numerous small historic holes indicating that the repousse mounts were also once fitted to the rear door but are now no longer present. The sides are in good condition although there are two small blemishes to the rear of the left hand side from where the pins securing the rear door hinges have pierced the veneers. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage and a few other very slight age related blemishes.Clock has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM IV/EARLY VICTORIAN ORMOLU MANTEL TIMEPIECE IN THE LOUIS XV TASTERichard Ganthony, London, second quarter of the 19th centuryThe four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and signed Ganthony, CHEAPSIDE to the lower margin of the backplate, the 4 inch circular gilt Roman numeral dial with radial engine-turned centre and blued steel moon handset within slender cavetto moulded bezel with fine guilloche scroll milled outer edge, the waisted case cast with foliate spray finial over chased rocaille and acanthus scrollwork around the dial and leaf-decorated diamond pierced sound fret to apron, the sides with further floral-bud decorated latticework sound frets within generous leaf cast surrounds, the rear matching the front but with open apertures behind the movement and to the apron, on generous integral scroll cast supports.30.5cm (12ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Richard Pinfold Ganthony is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Cheapside (number 63), London in 1821. Baillie also notes that he was Master of the Clockmakers Company in the same year as his death in 1845. It is highly likely that he was apprenticed to his father, also named Richard, who gained his freedom of the Clockmakers Company in 1794 before setting up business in Penton Place, Clerkenwell. Richard senior then moved to Lombard Street in 1811, was Master in 1828 and also died in 1845. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears free from noticeable alteration or significant replacements. The backplate has vacant holes near the signature for a pendulum securing bracket which is no longer present and another threaded hole toward the upper left hand margin to which was for holding the securing screw when pendulum is unlocked. The dial has a few very light spots/blemishes to the engine turning (oxidation stains rather than scuffs) and rubbing to the black numerals otherwise is in good original condition. The case is in good original condition retaining its original gilding with only relatively light wear/rubbing to extremities and a few small localised patches of discolouration. The vacant apertures to the rear exhibit no conclusive evidence of previously being fitted with infill panels hence they would appear to have been intended to be left open.Timepiece has a pendulum (probably not original) and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE V MAHOGANY TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERKelvin, Bottomley and Baird Limited, Glasgow, circa 1920The four pillar full-plate single chain fusee movement with spotted plates engraved with serial number 7259 beneath M.O.D. arrow device, Harrison's maintaining power, reversed fusee and Earnshaw type spring detent escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance with circular timing weights, Mercer type auxiliary compensation and helical palladium balance spring beneath a faceted diamond endstone, the 3.75 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with gold spade hands, subsidiary seconds incorporating M.O.D. arrow device over serial number 7259 and inscribed in red AUXILIARY COMPENSATION, opposing upper power reserve dial and inscribed KELVIN, BOTTOMLEY & BAIRD L.T.D., 16 & 18 Cambridge St., Glasgow to centre, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, in a mahogany two-tier case with glazed top, brass strap reinforced edges, and rectangular ivorine nameplate inscribed Kelvin, Bottomley, & Baird over brass escutcheon and roundel numbered 7258 to front. The box 21cm (8.25ins) wide including handles, 19cm (7.5ins) deep, 17cm (6.75ins) high.  Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The firm of Kelvin, Bottomley and Baird Limited has its roots with James White, an optical instrument maker, who with the support of William Thompson (later Lord Kelvin), Professor of natural philosophy at Glasgow University (held 1846-99), set up business (primarily to service the demands of the University) in 1850. The business had a fairly precarious existence until the 1860's when White became involved with Great Eastern who were encountering problems with laying transatlantic telegraph cables. With Lord Kelvin's assistance White was able to resolve many of the issues. During the mid 1870's Lord Kelvin turned his attention to the development of an accurate marine compass which resulted in a design which was subsequently supplied by James White. In 1884 White died leading Lord Kelvin to move the business to new premises on Cambridge Street which was subsequently managed by Matthew Edwards and David Reid on his behalf. In 1899 Kelvin (now Baron Kelvin of Largs) resigned from his chair at the university and became director of the newly incorporated limited company Kelvin and James White Limited. The business expanded to take-on demand for maritime instruments generated by the boom in ship building on the Clyde becoming Kelvin, White and Hutton Limited in 1904 and then Kelvin Bottomley and Baird Limited when Dr. James Thomson Bottomley F.R.S.E. (who had been working in the firm since 1900) became chairman in 1913. The Baird name represented Alfred Baird who had been employed as principal compass adjuster for the firm since 1884. In 1934 Kelvin Bottomley and Baird Limited built an instrument factory at Basingstoke which was later to become the Smiths Industries Aerospace site. Unfortunately during WWII the firms London offices were bombed which ultimately was a major contributing factor in their decision to merge with the rival firm of Henry Hughes and Sons Limited in 1942.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible alteration or obvious replacements. There are a few spots of discolouration to the brass hence a gentle clean and service may be advisable. The dial has overall light patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvering otherwise appears to be in fine condition. The brass bowl and gimbal assembly appears all-original and has old yellow lacquer showing moderate wear. The gimbal locking lever appears to be a replacement.The exterior of the case appears to be in good condition but has the appearance of being stripped and re-polished with the brass elements re-finished at some point hence now has a slightly waxy feel with uneven lacquer to the brass fittings. There is also some noticeable internal bruising/scratching to the right hand side of the cover as well as some slight bruising to the opposite side. Instrument is complete with tipsy key and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN AUSTRIAN ORMOLU MOUNTED EBONISED GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK Unsigned, circa 1830The four pillar triple train short duration movement with anchor escapement regulated by rosette-cast bob pendulum with silk suspension, and sounding the quarters on a coiled gong followed by the hours on a second larger gong at every quarter hour or on demand via a pull trip repeat function, the 5.5 inch circular gilt brass dial with small concentric enamel calendar ring to the geometric engine-turned centre within Arabic numeral enamel chapter ring, with steel spade hands set behind hinged engine-turned brass convex glazed bezel, the rectangular case with alabaster and gilt metal urn-shaped finial to the tablet upstand over convex-shaped upper side angles, the fascia applied with rosette and laurel-bow cast mounts around the dial and with oval lenticle surmounted by and eagle with outstretched wings flanked by further leafy sprays beneath, the sides with further lyre cast mounts, on generous skirt bass applied with leaf-moulded gilt gesso upper mouldings and figural cast apron mount to front, on generous gilt paw feet. 46.5cm (14.25ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and fundamentally original with no obvious visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The mechanism is in working condition however the strike work is currently out-of-sync with the hands and as the movement is in somewhat dirty/neglects condition a clean and overhaul is advised. The dial has has some chipping/losses to the inner calendar ring at its two attachment points, the chapter ring has several hairline cracks and the winding holes have adjacent wear to the gilding. The case is in sound condition although the finial may be incomplete and there is evidence (a few vacant 'pinholes') that there was an ormolu mount fitted over the dial at some point. The front left foot has been repaired; the right is missing a toe and the rear left is incomplete. The rear of the skirt has some historic worm damage; this infestation is no longer active and the damage is not structural. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to light to moderate bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL AUSTRIAN GILTWOOD AND GESSO WALL REGULATOR TIMEPIECEUnsigned, probably Vienna, circa 1870The four pillar single train eight-day movement with slightly tapered backplate pierced with four keyhole slots for hanging from the case backboard and deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wooden shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the two-piece gilt on black enamel Roman numeral dial with brass edged recessed centre, pierced gilt hands and moulded brass bezel, the gilt break-arch top case with applied gesso foliate trail decoration to the cavetto cornice over floral spray infill to arch and rectangular stepped ogee moulded glazed door enclosing decorative panel to backboard, flanked by rococo scroll decorated rectangular projections capped with turned finials to both the upper and lower margins, the sides with slender rectangular windows within decorative moulded border over cavetto shaped base with floating arcaded apron and applied with rococo scrolls over fruiting leaf pendant.122cm (48ins) high, 45cm (17.75ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.   Condition Report: Movement is complete, appears all-original and is in working condition however mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean and overhaul. The dial has some light/moderate wear to the gilt numerals as well as a very small chip next to the brass ferrule of the winding hole. The enamel 'surface' appears also to have bloomed hence finish is now a little uneven exhibiting areas of satin/matt as well as shiny. The case is in fine condition with damage limited to a few very small bumps and scuffs. Timepiece is complete with pendulum, weight (both in good but slight/tarnished condition) and a small crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE, CONCENTRIC CALENDAR AND CENTRE SECONDSJohn Wyke, Liverpool, circa 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with centre-planted Graham-type deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13.25 inch brass break-arch dial incorporating additional brass sweep centre seconds and pierced concentric calendar hands to the foliate scroll engraved matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring engraved with days-of-the-month to inner track and with Arabic five minutes to outer, with scroll-pierced steel hour and minute hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated with age of the moon to the circumference and with silvered star overlays to the delineated sphere engraved lunettes beneath arched silvered nameplate engraved JOHN WYKE LIVERPOOL to upper margin, the case in the manner of Gillows with cavetto moulded swan neck pediment, gilt scroll decorated blue glass panel inserts and break-arch frieze over the hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by square-section reeded Corinthian columns, the sides with conforming pilasters planted towards the rear, the trunk with dentil-edged concave throat and blind fretwork frieze over shaped-top caddy-moulded door flanked by fluted quarter-columns, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over shaped panel to front flanked by canted angles decorated with simulated quoins, on ogee bracket feet.246cm (97ins) high, 61cm (24ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. John Wyke of Prescott and Liverpool is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born in Prescott in 1720 and working up until 1787. His life and work is much more comprehensively described by Alan Smith in the preface of Wyke, John A CATALOGUE OF TOOLS FOR WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS facsimile reprint of the late 18th century catalogue published for The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum by the University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville in 1978. Smith notes that Wyke was established in Prescott by 1753 and by 1759 was preparing to move to Liverpool where he was sworn in as a burgess in 1761. Shortly after moving to Liverpool Wyke became associated with other enlightened individuals such as fellow clockmaker and polymath Joseph Finney and the Liverpool merchant, Thomas Bentley of 'Wedgwood and Bentley' fame. Bentley in-turn introduced Wyke to Josiah Wedgewood who was looking for a suitably skilled toolmaker to supply punches and other tools for the potting trade. During this period Wyke's workshop established itself as a leading supplier of tools to the horological and other trades, indeed Smith notes that he supplied tools to the eminent engineer James Watt in 1767.In around 1770 John Wyke took in fellow clock and watchmaker Thomas Green into partnership; Green had been working for Wyke as foreman up to this point hence was seen as a natural successor. Wyke's health went into decline from around 1783 and he died at home in Liverpool in 1787 leaving Thomas Green to continue the business which he did until after 1800. The current lot is very much a typical example of Wyke's work (albeit with additional refinements of centre seconds and concentric calendar) and can be compared to two examples illustrated by Smith in the aforementioned publication on pages 8 and 9 (Figures 8-11).Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only very slight tarnishing/discolouration to the silvered finishes in places; the lunar disc retains original painted finish with slight wear/rubbing only. The movement and dial sit on what appears to be the original seatboard onto uprights (cheeks) within the case which are free from visible alteration/adjustment hence in our opinion the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in good original condition. The superstructure of the hood appears to survive in its original form (there is no evidence of a box or any other type of structure being previously fitted) and looks undisturbed. The infill to the front of the pediment is blue glass painted with gilt scrollwork - this is most likely a replacement as the original was most likely verre-eglomise. The inside of the hood has had some strengthening/re-gluing around the dial mask - this is most likely die to the mask becoming a little loose hence not indicative that the movement and dial have been married to the case.The trunk and base are in good original condition, the trunk door lock and hinges have been replaced otherwise faults are very muck limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage (most noticeably within the figuring of the trunk door veneers) and other slight age related blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III GOLD PAIR-CASED POCKET WATCH WITH CYLINDER ESCAPEMENTThomas Mudge and William Dutton, hallmarked London 1781The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and cylinder escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine asymmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with herringbone bordered rim and grotesque mask at the junction with wedge-shaped relief engraved foot flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Tho's Mudge, W. Dutton, London and numbered 1207, with gilt brass dust cover similarly signed Tho's Mudge, W. Dutton, London and slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial incorporating Arabic five minutes to outer track and with gold beetle and poker hands, the gold inner case applied with suspension post and ring at twelve o'clock and fitted with convex glass to bezel, the conforming outer case engraved with an oval cartouche enclosing armorial of a fist grasping a crescent over initials R H, both cases marked for London 1781 maker I T P for John Terrill Pain of Fetter Lane, London.The pillar plate 3.8cm (1.5ins approx.) diameter; the outer case 5cm (2ins) diameter. Provenance: Supplied new in 1781 to R. Hibbert (believed to be Robert) thence by direct family descent to the present owner. The crest engraved to the rear of the watch is recorded in Fairbairn's Book of Crests (1905) as belonging to the Hibbert family, Chorley, Lancashire and is described 'A Dexter Cubit Arm Erect, Vested Az., Cuffed Erm., Holding In The Hand Ppr. A Crescent Arg.'. Thomas Mudge was born in Exeter, Devon in 1717 and was apprenticed to George Graham before setting himself up in business at 151 Fleet Street, London in 1748. At around the time of the death of his former Master in 1751, Mudge was joined in partnership by a fellow former apprentice of Graham, William Dutton, who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1738 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1746.The business subsequently traded from 148 Fleet Street and Mudge, whilst in partnership with Dutton, rapidly acquired a reputation as one of England's outstanding watchmakers. In around 1755, if not earlier, Mudge invented the detached lever escapement, which he first applied to a clock, but when incorporated into a watch became the greatest single improvement ever applied to them.In 1765 Mudge published the book, Thoughts on the Means of Improving Watches, Particularly those for Use at Sea, and the following year, alongside Dutton, was elevated to Liveryman. In around 1771 Thomas Mudge retired to Plymouth in order to spend more time to pursue his development of a marine timekeeper. The first of these went on trial in 1774 where it performed superbly leading to an award of 500 guineas. Mudge went on to complete two others in 1779 in the continuing attempt to satisfy the increasingly difficult requirements set by the Board of Longitude. They were tested by the Astronomer Royal, Nevil Maskelyne, and declared as being unsatisfactory. There followed a controversy in which it was claimed that Maskelyne had not given them a fair trial. A similar controversy had arisen when John Harrison had been denied the full amount of the 1714 prize by the Board of Longitude. Eventually, in 1792, two years before his death, Mudge was awarded £2,500 by a Committee of the House of Commons who decided for Mudge and against the Board of Longitude, then headed by Sir Joseph Banks.In around 1775 Dutton took both his sons (Thomas and Matthew) into the business forming a second partnership of William Dutton and Sons however the name Mudge and Dutton was often still used (mainly for watches) up to around 1790. William Dutton died in 1794 leaving the business to be continued very much in his tradition by his sons Thomas and Matthew. The cylinder escapement was developed in around 1695 by Thomas Tompion and further refined by George Graham in 1726. This new escapement was perhaps the first developed exclusively for watch work and, as well as being a better rate keeper, the cylinder escapement also allowed movements to be made more compact (due to the escapement operating in one plane only). However, being a form of frictional rest escapement, the cylinder escapement was prone to relatively heavy rates of wear hence was less reliable than the verge (until hardened steel escape wheels and ruby cylinders were developed later in the 18th century).The present watch is remarkable in that it has survived in fine original condition having remained in the same family ownership since it was made.Condition Report: The escape wheel is a replacement (almost certainly a 'service' replacement due to wear to the teeth) otherwise movement appears to be all-original and in very fine condition with strong clean gilding with no scuffing etc around the dial and movement feet pins. The movement is in fine working condition. The dust cover is in fine original condition with negligible wear to the gilding or blued slide-latch. The dial appears to be in perfect condition except for a very slight tiny dimple to the enamel next to the XI numeral (can only be seen on very close examination under reflected light). There is no visible evidence of restoration. The inner case is free from noticeable denting or repair and the hinge and bezel are in fine condition and align perfectly. The outer case is also in very fine condition having only slight rubbing to the engraved crest. There are no visible dents or evidence of repair and the case closes perfectly with fully operational clasp.Watch is complete with a late Georgian gold winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A WILLIAM IV INLAID MAHOGANY QUARTER CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKUnsigned, circa 1840The six pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial with strike/silent switch at twelve o'clock and pierced blued steel hands behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the break-arch case with shaped concave-sided upstand over ebony line scroll and panel inlaid front incorporating carved corbels to shoulders, the sides slightly flaring at the base with brass ring handles over brass fretwork inset lancet-shaped sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on mounded skirt base with brass ball feet; with a 20th century wall bracket incorporating panel inlaid table over curved supportThe clock 61cm (24ins) high, 34cm (13.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep; the wall bracket 21cm (8.25ins) high. Provenance: Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration of significant replacements. The strike/silent switch jams on silent hence requires adjustment; the hour strike does work when the switch is in strike mode (pushed to the right) the quarter chiming train will run through regardless of whether the strike/silent switch is on or off hence has a lever positioned below the bell hammers which when pushed shunts the quarter barrel along it pivot hence brings the pins out of alignment with the hammers to silence the quarter strike mechanism. This feature may well be a later modification. The dial finish appears original and has overall light to moderate crazing a small chip near the VI numeral and another to the centre; there also a couple of scratches and some wear/losses to the edge (behind the bezel so can't be seen). The cased is good original condition with faults limited to relatively minor age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear as well as a few small historic veneer patch repairs. The wall bracket has some slight veneer shrinkage cracking to underside otherwise is in good condition.Clock has a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A GILT BRASS MOUNTED EBONY BASKET-TOP TABLE TIMEPIECE WITH SKELETONISED DIALThe movement by Phillips Brothers, London, circa 1840, the case and dial circa 1680The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast over engraved signature Phillips Brothers, 31 COCKSPUR STR'T and number 1123 to backplate, the six inche square gilt brass dial with high-position calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered skeletonised chapter ring incoporating Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine sculpted steel scroll-pierced hands and small winged cherub mask spandrels to angles, the case with teardrop-centred leaf cast hinged carrying handle to the gilt repousse domed superstructure decorated with Ho-Ho bird and winged putti inhabited pierced scrolling foliate flanked by acanthus leaves to angles, over simple cushion top moulding and scroll-pierced stretched lozenge-shaped sound fret to the upper rail of the glazed front door flanked by slender free-standing Doric columns with gilt caps and bases to angles, the sides with vacant cartouche centred foliate scroll relief decorated repousse sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case and with further columns to angles, on torus moulded shallow skirt base with gilt disc feet.31.5cm (12.5ins) high excluding handle, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. The Phillips Brothers are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1839-69 however online sources suggest that they were at 31 Cockspur Street until 1842. The dial and case of the current lot appear to date from the early 1680's. The case is unusual in having columns at the angles; however there is no evidence in the construction of the case to indicate that they are later additions. Indeed it is likely that these are a 'hangover' from the previous architectural period of table clock design which were phased-out during the second half of the 1670's as spring clocks became smaller and more portable. This most likely coincided with the increasing use of repeat-work which rendered spring clocks useful at night as well as during the day hence a need for increased portability to allow them to be taken upstairs at the end of each evening. The unusual design of the handle can be directly compared to that on a timepiece by John Wise (dating to around 1668) illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) Horological Masterworks on pages 82 and 83; whilst the relatively simple cushion mouldings are reminiscent of cases housing movements by Henry Jones (see Dawson, P.G., Drover C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks pages 425-26, Plates 611-12). Another case with closely related mouldings and a basket top (and also with skeletonised dial), this time for a timepiece by James Markwick, is also illustrated in Early English Clocks, on page 428 (Plate 619). Although the movement in the current lot is a 19th century replacement the installation is of very high quality and does not detract from the external appearance of the clock in anyway. 

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE CLOCKHenry Raworth, Plymouth, late 18th centuryThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, trip hour repeat and signed Henry Raworth, PLYMOUTH to the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate, the 6.75 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and repeat signature Henry Raworth, PLYMOUTH to centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered Strike/Silent selection ring flanked by conforming mounts, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle over complex top mouldings and brass fillet bordered glazed dial aperture to the front door incorporating brass-edged front angles, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt with brass bracket feet.39cm (15.25ins) high excluding handle, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Henry Raworth in recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as married in 1761 and working in Plymouth up until 1795.Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition and appears original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements although the pendulum rod and bob are probably fairly recent. The dial is in good clean condition with faults very much limited to very slight scratching/wear around the winding holes. The movement and dial are original to the case and the case is in good condition having only very slight shrinkage cracking t the curved arch top. The mask around the dial (behind front door) has some patch repairs to the veneer overlap. The rear door has a small veneer chip to the right hand curve of the arch. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to very minor shrinkage and a few very slight bruises/blemishes.Clock is complete with case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A DECORATIVE MAHOGANY AND FLORAL MARQUETRY QUARTER-CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKThe dial signed for Henry Lane, Bristol, late 19th century incorporating earlier elementsThe four pillar triple-train movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and rack striking the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the foliate trail engraved matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and inscribed Henry Lane to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath rolling moonphase to arch with scroll engraved lunettes beneath silvered outer border calibrated with the age of the moon beneath inscription HIGH WATER AT BRISTOL KEY in a case with fretwork swan neck pediment over geometric carved cornice and floral marquetry infill to the quadrants above the hinged glazed dial aperture with integral three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular brass grille frets and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with shaped-top caddy moulded door inlaid with shaped panels of 17th century style bird inhabited flowering foliage into a rosewood ground, the surround with conforming decoration to upper quadrants, the plinth base fronted with a conforming marquetry panel over ogee bracket feet.242cm (95.25ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The current lot appears to be a late 19th century rebuild (with augmentations to the movement and case) of a clock originally by Henry Lane of Bristol who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London then Bristol 1775-97.

Y AN EARLY VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD SMALL GOTHIC BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH WALL BRACKETCummins, London, circa 1840The four pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the 4 inch stepped ogee gothic arch shaped single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Cummins, 148 Leadenhall Street, London to lower margin and with pierced blued steel hands, the gabled case with wavy crest and obelisk spire finials over cavetto cornice and hinged glazed front door, the sides with rectangular windows and the rear with triangular-topped glazed door set within the frame of the case, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base with fluted band to upper margin and compressed bun feet, the wall bracket with rectangular table over single carved C-scroll support and inverted lancet-shaped backboard.The clock 31cm (12.25ins) high 18cm (7ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) wide; the clock on wall bracket 52cm (20.5ins) high overall. Two early 19th century clockmakers with the surname Cummins are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 - Thomas 1806-32 and Charles 1837-51. 

A FINE PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE TABLE REGULATOR WITH SIX-LEGGED GRAVITY ESCAPEMENTSinclair Harding, Cheltenham, circa 1985-90The circular gilt four double-screwed columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, external six-legged gravity escapement incorporating jewelled pallets pivoted beneath sub frame mounted on the backplate, and regulated by half-seconds pendulum with wire rod and large diameter heavy gilt brass cylindrical bob, the 6 inch circular silvered dial with eccentric Roman numeral chapter ring interrupted by slender subsidiary seconds ring at six o'clock and with separate outer minute track, applied onto the frosted silvered ground over two curved plates signed SINCLAIR, HARDING to lower margin, with blued steel spade hands within canted gilt circular surround, the case with fluted urn finial to the gilt line bordered stepped cavetto moulded panel upstand over keystone latch for the full-height bevelled front glass and rectangular section patinated bronze corner uprights incorporating horizontal gilt line details at the base of the arch, the sides with curved glasses following the profile of the arch over gilt rail and further rectangular windows, the rear matching the front, the interior with gilt floor applied with silvered pendulum beat scale calibrated 5-0-5 and engraved with serial number 869, on stepped black marble plinth base with chamfered edges and canted angles over brass ball feet.56cm (2ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. The Cheltenham based clockmaking firm Sinclair Harding was established by Bill Sinclair and Mike Harding in 1967. Between 1971 and around 1995 the business evolved from being initially focussed on restoration and repair to designing and building their own clocks including chiming longcase and table clocks, their design of 'sea clock', giant and perpetual calendar carriage clocks. In 1995 Mike Harding retired leaving the firm in the hands of Robert Bray; the following year Sinclair Harding were commissioned to make the clock for the Oval cricket ground and the business was relocated to North Yorkshire. In 1999 their first scale version of John Harrison's sea clock was produced adding to their ever increasing catalogue of complex timepieces, and 2010 saw Robert Bray awarded the Barrett Silver Medal by the British Horological Institute as well as being appointed Vice President. The firm have always been regular attendees at Baselworld and in 2017 exhibited their Harrison H1 timepiece at Salon QP. The Gravity escapement in the current lot has its roots in the exploratory designs of some of the leading late 18th and early 19th century makers such as Berthoud, Mudge, Cumming and Hardy. Bloxam had come close to perfecting the design in 1853 however was still plagued by the fault encountered by earlier attempts in that the pallets tended to bounce off the escapement locking surface; known as 'tripping'. Edward Denison (later Lord Grimthorp) perfected the gravity escapement in 1860 by eliminating the tripping problem. He did this through the connection of a fly (air brake), directly to the escape arbor via a friction clutch. It allows the fan to advance slightly after the escapement engages the pallet. The inertia provided by the weight of the fly keeps the escapement seated against the pallet during locking; in essence acting as an 'energy sink'. This escapement provides a nearly detached pendulum from the rest of the clockwork and, as there is no sliding friction, there is no need to oil the escapement. These features made the escapement perfect for use in turret clocks where a high degree of accuracy can be maintained with minimal maintenance. There are two principal designs of gravity escapement the first is the double three-legged type the second in the four legged design. The former uses two pairs of three legs for the pallets and three impulse pins at the centre whilst the second has four legs and four pins. The disadvantage of the both of these designs is that the escape arbor revolves either 1/6 (double three legged) or 1/4 (four legged) for each beat of the pendulum hence the train of the timepiece needs suitable long gearing to maintain a reasonably long duration. The current movement is unusual in that it utilizes a six legged arrangement which has no doubt been employed to facilitate running with a half-seconds pendulum.Condition Report: Movement is in very fine original condition retaining the original gilding and bluing to the screws etc. blemish free. The mechanism is in working condition however has not been run in a while hence the action of the escapement is prone to slowing-up a little due to the lubrication of the pivots having dried out. With this in mind the mechanism would benefit from a gentle/light service before putting into service. The dial has a very slight scratch to the chapter ring between the VII and VIII numerals otherwise is blemish free.The case is in fine condition with faults limited to slight wear and a small corner chip to the lift-out rear glass panel (which cannot be seen when the panel is in place). Timepiece is complete with a crank winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEJames Sandiford, Manchester, circa 1780The four pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase calibrated for age of the moon to the circumference of the disc beneath silvered plate signed JAMES SANDIFORD to upper margin, the case in the manner of Gillows with box upstand fronted by cavetto moulded swan neck pediment, gilt scroll decorated red glass over diamond lozenge lattice-pierced panel inserts, and break-arch frieze above the hinged glazed dial aperture with bolection mouldings to frame and flanked by fluted Corinthian columns, the sides with Roman Doric half-columns planted at the rear, the trunk with ogee-outline throat and blind fretwork frieze over shaped-top door veneered in book-matched flame figured mahogany within complex moulded border flanked by fluted quarter-columns, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming veneers to front flanked by canted angles on squat skirt with ogee bracket feet.240cm (94.5ins) high excluding finials, 58.5ins (23ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. James Sandiford is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Salford, Manchester 1772-81. The case of the current lot exhibits details often seen on examples known to have been made by Gillows of Lancaster most notably the bolection moulding to the hood door frame and the ogee outline throat mouldings.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only very slight tarnishing/discolouration to the silvered finishes in places; the lunar disc has probably been repainted and has some slight lifting/bubbling to the painted finish. The lunettes have also been repainted and there is a bruise to the inner edge of the chapter ring beneath the VIII numeral; the hour hand is an incorrectly sized replacement. The movement and dial sit on what appears to be the original seatboard onto uprights (cheeks) within the case which are free from visible alteration/adjustment hence in our opinion the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in good original condition. The superstructure of the hood appears to survive in its original form. The finial blocks are replacements and the infill to the front of the pediment is glass painted with gilt scrollwork and diamond lattice frets - these areas of infill were is most likely originally verre-eglomise hence the current glass panel and lattice frets are probably replacements. The lock for the trunk door is detached (but present and undamaged), there is a vertical shrinkage crack to the front of the plinth base and the left hand side of the trunk is a little sun-faded otherwise case is generally free form significant visible faults with damage limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other minor age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum and two weights but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN GILT BRASS MOUNTED OAK QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKThe movement by Winterhalder and Hoffmeier, Schwaerzenbach, early 20th centuryThe four pillar triple train movement with anchor escapement, chiming a choice of two melodies on eight coiled gongs and sounding the hour on a further larger gong, the backplate stamped W & H, Sch to lower margin, the 7.5 inch arched brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minute to outer track, with decorative steel hands and scroll cast brass lower spandrels beneath arch incorporating subsidiary regulation flanked by CHIME/SILENT and CHIME on eight Gongs/Chime on four Gongs selection dials set within conforming scroll cast infill centred with a winged cherub mask, the English case with two tiers of pineapple finials to the superstructure incorporating baluster gallery and brass figural frieze to front over complex top mouldings and break-arch glazed hinged dial aperture fitted with silvered brass canted insert to interior and twin cherub mounts to upper quadrants flanked by grotesque terms to front angles, the sides with arched cast cherub mask centred sunburst frets and the rear with rectangular door inset with brass grille sound fret, the cavetto moulded skirt base applied with brass presentation plaque engraved PRESENTED TO. Captain J. Johnson, BY A FEW OLD ASSOCIATES OF, THE OFFICE STAFF OF MESS'RS THO'S WILSON, SONS & Co LTD, AS A MARK OF THEIR RESPECT AND ESTEEM. APRIL 1906, on cast brass lions paw feet.66cm (26ins) high, 42cm (16.5ins), 29cm (11.5ins) wide.Condition Report: The movement is complete (except for the pendulum which is not present) and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the trains are just about operational the movement is in very dirty/neglected condition hence will require a clean/service before they can be put to use. The dial has moderate tarnishing/mellowing to the silvering and is generally in dirty/discoloured condition but otherwise is untouched and all original. The case is in sound original unrestored condition but is generally dirty and with mellowing to the gilding of the mounts. The front door is slightly warped and there are a few noticeable surface bumps/scuffs to the finish in places. Faults are otherwise limited to other light bumps, scuffs edge wear and other blemishes commensurate with age.Clock does not have a pendulum, winder or case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A WILLIAM IV BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKJ. and P. Hendrick, Liverpool, circa 1830The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum and shouldered plates, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial signed J. & P. Hendrick, LIVERPOOL to centre, with strike/silent selection switch at twelve o'clock and pierced blued steel hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the shallow lancet-shaped case with brass inset slender ebony mouldings to arch and waist, the front with fine brass foliate scrollwok inlay over the dial with further trails to lower quadrants and twin lyre motifs to apron, the sides with brass rosette ring handles over arched brass fishscale sound frets and the rear with glazed gable-shaped door, on skirt base with fluted ebony band to upper edge and on brass ball feet. 42.5cm (16.75ins) high, 28cm (11ins), 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire. The partnership between John and Peter Hendrick is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Liverpool circa 1820.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration of significant replacements. There are two spare holes to the lower edge of the backplate for a pendulum securing bracket which is no longer present. The dial finish appears original and has overall wear/patination. The numerals and signature are worn but still legible, the hands are probably replacements. The case is generally in sound original condition with faults generally limited to relatively minor age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear. Notable faults include - the ebony and brass top moulding is missing from the right hand side, there is a small veneer chip to the edge of the fretwork aperture to the left hand side and the rear door has some small losses and historic repairs to the veneer overlap. The top also has some movement in the carcass visible through the veneers but exhibits minimal cracking and with no losses.Clock is complete with pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

TWO THIRTY HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENTS WITH TEN-INCH DIALSJames Delance, Downton, circa 1725 and Joseph Conway, Sturminster, circa 1760The first posted with countwheel striking, Huygens's endless winding, anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum and rectangular section corner posts, the 10 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and signed James Delance, Downton to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hand and twin cherub-and-crown cast spandrels to angles (strike train currently disassembled); the second four pillar countwheel bell striking with anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch dial signed Jos'h Conway, STURMINSTER within an engraved rococo cartouche to centre and applied Roman numeral chapter ring with asterisk half hour markers, the angles with rococo scroll cast spandrels (lacking hand); together with a thirty hour longcase clock movement, 19th century, and a watchmakers glass-cutting tool, late 19th century, (no pendulums or weights),(4).The first movement 16cm (6.5ins) deep; the second 30.5cm (12ins) high, 13.5 (5.25ins) deep overall. James Delance is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Downton, Wiltshire in 1655. He is believed to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Lawrence Debnam in Frome prior to moving to London in 1677 where he was admitted as a Free Brother to the Clockmakers' Company the following year. Delance remained in London until 1685 when he left the city and returned to Frome where he set up business in Cheap Street - probably succeeding Lawrence Debnam who died in 1683 at the age of 40. Delance is recorded as undertaking work on clocks for Lord Weymouth at Longleat from at least 1694 until 1703. By 1721 Delance had moved to Downton, Wiltshire and was still working in 1736.Joseph Conway of Sturminster does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however a John Conway is noted in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Sturminster 1824-48; from this it is probably appropriate to speculate that John Conway may well have been a son of Joseph Conway. 

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEThe dial signed for James Gowland, London, mid to late 19th centuryThe four columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch cream painted Roman numeral dial bearing signature JA'S GOWLAND, London Wall to centre, with pierced steel moon hands set behind hinged glazed cast brass bezel within turned wooden surround, with box case to rear incorporating door to the right hand side and pendulum access flap to the curved base, (dial retouched).Diameter 36cm (14ins), 15cm (6ins) deep. The retouched dial of the current lot bears a signature for James Gowland who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a watch, clock and chronometer makerworking during the early 19th century. Online records note Gowland and working from 11, Leathersellers Buildings, London Wall, London from 1832 until 1878; he showed a skeleton clock at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park of 1851. 

AN IMPRESSIVE GERMAN CARVED OAK HOUR-STRIKING LONGCASE REGULATOR WITH CENTRE-SECONDSUnsigned, Late 19th centuryThe four pillar eight-day two train gong striking movement with deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted V-shaped jewelled pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob seconds pendulum with decorative brass and steel gridiron shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the slightly tapered plates fitted with jewelled pivots for the escape wheel and pallet arbors and the backplate stamped 45002 to lower margin, the 10 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with scroll-pieced blued steel hands within spun brass moulded bezel, the case with grotesque mask centred pierced shallow arch pediment over dentil cornice, cushion-panel decorated breakfronted frieze and tall arch-glazed front door applied with Renaissance style Corinthian pilasters each incorporating scroll panel decoration to lower section of the shaft, the sides with tall slender glazed panels, on panelled inverted breakfonted plinth base decorated with a rosette to centre over complex moulded skirt.156cm (101ins) high, 63.5cm (25ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: Movement is in complete original condition and will run and strike however mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean and overhaul will be required. The dial is in fine original condition with slight mellowing to the finishes; hands are original and undamaged. The case is in fine original condition with noticeable faults limited to two small slips of oak being detached from the rail to lower edge of each side window and a loose section of moulding to the cornice of the right hand side. The interior has some bruising to the lower surface from weights dropping in the past. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age and use. Clock is complete with pendulum (in fine original albeit a little dirty/oxidised condition), pair of weights (slight denting to brass covers), case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN AUSTRIAN ROSEWOOD WALL REGULATOR TIMEPIECE OF ONE-MONTH DURATIONUnsigned, probably Vienna, circa 1835The four pillar single train eight-day movement with shallow arch top plates and deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wooden shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the two-piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with brass edged recessed centre, pierced steel hand and repeating scroll cast brass bezel, the boxwood-edged rosewood veneered case with later foliate scroll carved crest over canted cornice and gothic ogee-arch top full height glazed front door applied with leafy scroll corbels to both the top and bottom the curved front angles, the sides with slender glazed panels over inverted ogee outline foot with foliate pendant finials and terminating with later carved scrollwork to underside.126cm (49.5ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a very slight hairline crack to thee centre and several to the chapter ring around the VII numeral and another single crack between the I and II numerals; none of these cracks are particularly disfiguring. The hand securing collet and pin is lacking hence the minute hand is currently detached. The case is generally in good clean condition. The crest is a fairly recent replacement as is probably the pendant ornament to the base. Faults are otherwise very much limited to very minor scuffs etc.Timepiece has pendulum (in good condition) weight (minor denting to brass covering) and a crank winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE REGENCY GILT BRASS MOUNTED MINIATURE BRACKET TIMEPIECEYonge and Son, London, circa 1825The four pillar single fusee movement with arched plates measuring 4.5 by 3 inches and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the frontplate stamped T&R, 7190 to the lower margin and the rear with crisp geometric engraved border and pendulum holdfast, the 3.25 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed YONGE & SON, STRAND, LONDON to centre, with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged engine-milled convex glazed bezel, the break-arch case with sculpted gilt brass hinged pendant loop type carrying handle and shallow radial gadroon-carved curved panel to the top over delicate crisply moulded cavetto cornice and inset gilt canted angles flanking the dial over figured veneer, the sides with further fine flame figured veneers and the rear with arch-glazed door, on moulded skirt base with generous gilt brass bun feet.24cm (9.25ins) high, 14.5cm (5.25ins) wide, 10.5cm (4.125ins) deep. George Yonge and Son are recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World as Clockmakers to the Lord High Admiral working circa 1820-5; George Yonge senior succeeded the celebrated John Holmes. The business traded as George Yonge and Son 1823-30 before becoming George and Walter Yonge who continued trading from various addresses in The Strand until at least 1856.The stamped 'T & R' to the frontplate of the movement of the current lot indicates that the mechanism was supplied to Yonge and Son by Thwaites and Reed. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. In 1808 John Thwaites entered into partnership with George Jeremiah Reed which continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. John Thwaites, both whilst working alone or in partnership with George Reed, became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail, or signed by him/themselves.Approximate dates of manufacture for clocks by Thwaites can be obtained from a list published in Rose, Ronald E. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS, (as Appendix III, page 239). From this list a date of around 1825 is suggested for the current lot.Condition Report: The movement is in fine original working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial presents as being in very fine condition however it has most likely been very well restores with the only noticeable blemishes being some minute wear around the winding hole and some very slight blemishes/indentations to the circumference where the surface of the enamel butt-up with the gilt brass bezel surround. The case is in very good original condition with finely figured veneers of rich colour and good strong gilding to the mounts. The rear door has noticeable chipping and losses to the veneer overlap to the left hand vertical edge and a lesser chip above the upper hinge. The front is missing a very small piece of cornice moulding to the left of the base of the arch otherwise faults are very much limited to small bumps, scuffs and veneer shrinkage commensurate with age. The top handle has some very light gilt wear.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN OYSTER WALNUT VENEERED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement and dial by Isaac Goddard, London, late 17th century and laterThe four finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and Ho-Ho bird and crown decorated scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Isaac Goddard, LONDON to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved border to the dial plate, now in a case with rebuilt hood incorporating complex crossgrain moulded cornice and plain frieze over free-standing Solomonic twist columns flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with repeating oyster decorated panels and further full columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with oyster veneered convex throat over 42 inch door centred with and oval lenticle and fronted with further conforming repeating oyster veneered panel with crossbanded border and half-round crossgrain mouldings, the sides also veneered with oysters within crossbanding over plinth base with complex top mouldings and conforming decoration to front on later moulded skirt.207cm (81.5ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 28cm (14ins) deep. Isaac Goddard is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1675, gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1684 and working until 1699.The case of the current clock incorporates a trunk and base of the finest quality made for an 11 inch dial clock in around 1690.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition however a gentle clean/service will be required if intending to put the clock into long term service. The escape wheel and pallets are most likely 19th century 'service' replacements (as the originals probably wore-out). The backplate is now inscribed with GV monogram under date 1964. The dial is in good overall condition however the minute hand has been crudely repaired and the silvering has some light 'spotting' to the finish. The movement rests on an old pine seatboard which has been strengthened by screwing strips timber to the upper surface at each end. The seatboard rests on blocks approximately ¾ of an inch thick applied to the top of the trunk side uprights (cheeks).As catalogued the hood is of recent construction and has been made so that the case which was originally made for an 11 inch dial will accommodate a 12 inch dial. The hood rises upwards and has channels around the dial causing the edges to be covered when in position. Hence the clock is best considered as a composite piece put together during the early to mid 20th century incorporating 17th century elements. The hood is in good condition with the only noticeable fault being a small loss to the moulding bordering the lower edge of the frieze towards the rear of the left hand side. The trunk and base are of late 17th century construction and of fine quality construction. The backboard continues down into the base with the lower edge terminating just above the top edge of the skirting (hence appears to retain its original length); a movement securing lug left over from fitment of the original movement and dial is still present in the backboard towards the upper right hand corner.The throat has loose mouldings to the left hand side and the upper left joint above the door is also a little loose hence needs tightening. The door retains its original locks and hinges. The sides are in good condition and nicely veneered in matching oysters. The figuring/detailing of oysters applied to the front of the base are not as good quality as the trunk door so we cannot be absolutely sure that they haven't been renewed however the colour and surface matches the trunk. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other slight age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, two cast iron weights, a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A LATE VICTORIAN BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKThwaites and Reed, London, circa 1880The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by heavy lenticular bob pendulum with rise/fall regulation to the sprung suspension, chiming a choice of two options for the quarters on a nest of eight graduated bells and striking the hour on a gong, the 7.5 inch arched brass dial with matted centre incorporating silvered signature plate engraved THWAITES & REED, CLERKENWELL within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles with winged cherub mask cast spandrels interrupted by CHIME/SILENT and CHIME ON 8 BELLS/CHIME ON 4 BELLS selection switches to the vertical margins, beneath arch applied with subsidiary FASTER/SLOWER dial flanked by conforming cast mounts, the break-arch top case with flambeau finial to the moulded upstand over foliate cast gilt brass bordered pediment applied with grotesque mask mount to tympanum flanked by further gilt finials, the front with cast spandrel mounts to upper quadrants of the door inset with angled silvered brass fillet flanked by canted angles applied with male caryatids, the sides with rectangular cast brass sound frets decorated with foliate scrolls and arabesques beneath generous carrying handles, on tall cavetto moulded base with leaf-cast mount to front and substantial gilt scroll feet.75cm (29.5ins) high overall, 46cm (18ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Provenance: The property of a private collector, north London. The partnership between John Thwaites and George Jeremiah Reed is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as being formed in 1808. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London, 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. The firm became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail, or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton.Condition Report: The movement is complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the trains are operational the movement is in dirty/neglected condition hence will require a clean/service before putting to use. The dial has slight tarnishing/mellowing to the silvering and is generally in dirty/discoloured condition but otherwise is untouched and all original. The case is in fine original unrestored condition but is generally dirty and with 'flat' finish to the ebonised areas and mellowing to the gilding of the mounts. Faults are otherwise limited to light bumps, scuffs edge wear and other blemishes commensurate with age.Generally a fine, original example in untouched/unrestored original albeit dirty condition. Clock has pendulum, crank winder but no case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY FUSEE WALL TIMEPIECEBenjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London, dated 1851The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with plates measuring 6 by 5.25 inches and half deadbeat escapement regulated by 14 inch pendulum with very heavy brass bob stamped with serial number 1905 and T-bar suspension, the backplate inscribed VULLIAMY, LONDON, No.1721, the 12 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed B.L. VULLIAMY, CLOCK MAKER TO THE QUEEN, LONDON, AD. 1851 to centre and with blued steel hands, the circular case with substantial front door carved with a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon bow at six o'clock enveloping a moulded glazed wooden bezel with gilt concave insert to interior, the drum-shaped case behind with pendulum access to underside, (unrestored, lacking access flap to base).48cm (19ins) wide, 51cm (20ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Estate of Lawrance Hurst. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1780 to Benjamin Vulliamy and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1809. He worked from 52 Pall Mall, served as Warden 1821-5 and was appointed Master five times. He was the last of the celebrated dynasty of Royal clockmakers which started with his grandfather, Justin, forming a partnership with George II's clockmaker, Benjamin Gray. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy was perhaps one of the most influential horologists of his time publishing many works and undertaking numerous high profile public commissions as well as holding the Royal Warrant. He supplied many clocks to the Royal family including the turret clock for Windsor Castle in 1829 (replacing an earlier movement by Joseph Knibb); however his horological legacy is perhaps somewhat slightly blighted by his tendency to undertake controversial alterations to earlier important clocks by makers such as Tompion. The Vulliamys started numbering most of their clocks from 1788 until 1854. Two of the original Vulliamy work books still survive in the library of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall, these often can provide valuable information regarding the manufacture and provenance of many clocks made by the workshop. Unfortunately the records are incomplete hence only note clocks with serial numbers 296-469 and 746-1067. There is also a third surviving Vulliamy workbook, relating only to repairs and servicing dating to the period 1846-53. Interestingly this volume records at least sixty five clocks being in the possession of the government 'Office of Works' and another forty being in the possession of Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace. Roger Smith in his article titled Vulliamy Clock Numbering, A Postscript, published in Antiquarian Horology Vol. 21 No. 5 (September 1994), used surviving data in the records of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall and known documented examples to compile a graph from which unrecorded clocks can be fairly accurately dated. The current lot benefits from being dated (hence serves useful datum point with regards to the dating Vulliamy clocks) and is unusually signed with Benjamin Lewis's initials together with 'Clock Maker to The Queen'. Interestingly the date of clock corresponds to the year of the 'Great Exhibition' which, when considering the embellished signature coupled with the particularly decorative case, does beg the question as to whether the current lot was intended for exhibition purposes.Condition Report: Movement is in dirty/neglected condition but is complete and all-original with minimal noticeable wear. To clarify the serial number of the pendulum matches that of the movement (1905). The dial has overall heavy patchy discolouration and wear to the silvering however all engraving is strong and clear. One of the dial feet screws is a replacement. The hands are probably not original.The hinge for the bezel/surround is lacking its screws/fixings for attachment to the case behind hence is currently loose. The carved border is lacking most of one loop to the ribbon bow, the other loop has a small section missing and there are a few small historic chips/losses to the tips of some of the laurel leaves as well as some slight shrinkage cracking. The circumference of the case has some wear/chipping to the veneer at the rear edge as well as shrinkage cracking due to slight/moderate movement of the segments that make up the curve sections in the carcass beneath. There is bruising around the brass top hanging hoop, the base has evidence of being fitted with a second brass loop for attaching to the wall, this is now incomplete. The base also has a rectangular aperture for a door/flap which is now missing. The case finish is generally very dirty/discoloured otherwise faults are limited to age related bumps, scuff and shrinkage.Timepiece has a pendulum but no winder or case keys. Please ask the department for additional imagesCondition Report Disclaimer

A DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY QUARTER-CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEThe dial signed for Jan Bernink, Amsterdam, mid 18th century and laterThe four columnar pillar triple-train movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and rack striking the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10.5 inch brass break-arch dial with foliate scroll engraved panels to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with elaborate scroll half hour markers, arcaded minute ring and signed JAN, BERNINK, AMSTER, DAM to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and spandrels cast as figures emblematic of the four seasons to angles within a gadroon-engraved border, the arch with rolling moonphase with figural decorated lunettes and calibrated for the age of the moon to the circumference of the disc within fine sailing ship and figure engraved silvered arched border, in a case with carved giltwood Atlas and Angel figural finials to the break-arch cornice centred with a foliate carved crest and with blind fret frieze over integral three-quarter columns applied to the foliate trail inlaid hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with break-arch windows within conforming borders and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf decorated concave throat moulding over break-arch caddy moulded door inlaid with musical trophy over bird inhabited vase of flowers with scroll cast lenticle aperture between, the surround with foliate upper quadrant infill and line border and the sides further decorated with foliage, the plinth base with repeating lozenge inlaid concave top moulding and decorated with further musical trophy to front, on conforming decorated concave skirt with bun feet, (movement largely reconstructed during the 19th century). 229cm (90ins) high excluding figures, 43cm (17ins) wide, 25cm (9.75is) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Jan Bernink is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Amsterdam circa 1720-50.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been extensively reconstructed/rebuilt most likely during the second half of the 19th century hence trains would appear to be a mixture of 18th century and 19th century work; the movement pillars are 19th century are is the back and fly cocks. The movement is essentioally in relatively clean working condition however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advisable if intending to put into service. The dial is in good original condition; there is a historic and very well executed repair to the lower margin of the lower winding hole which may be indicative of there once being a calendar aperture beneath the third hole. The silvering to the arch is worn particularly to the lower edge and the chapter ring has a general patchy discolouration and wear. The lunar disc has some wear to the painted finish otherwise is in good condition. The movement rests on an old seatboard at the correct level within the case which when coupled with the unusual dial size would suggest that the movement and dial (when first built!) were original to the case.The case is generally in good original condition with no apparent significant issues but does exhibit historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes. The figural finials and blocks are relatively recent replacements; the dowel for supporting Atlas is currently snapped. The concave skirting around the base has some wear to the leading edge veneers.Clock has pendulum, weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN EBONISED LONGCASE 'SHOP' REGULATOR INCORPORATING GREENWICH MEAN TIME GALVANOMETERArnold and Lewis, Manchester, circa 1872The substantial eight-day six double-screwed finned columnar pillar movement with plates measuring 9 by 5.125 inches enclosing wheel train with high wheel/pinion counts, six spoke wheel crossings throughout, Harrisons maintaining power and deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets, regulated by mercury jar compensated seconds pendulum incorporating wide jaw suspension, faceted glass container and hanging from a brass bracket screwed to the case backboard, the 16 inch circular cream painted dial with subsidiary seconds inscribed Regulator to apex over Roman numeral hour dial and signed ARNOLD AND, LEWIS to centre and with MANCHESTER to lower edge within outer Arabic minute track, with blued steel hands and canted brass bezel to circumference, the arched case with twin curved glass panels top over door with gilt-line decorated circular moulded glazed dial aperture interrupted by a small silvered galvanometer dial with single hand and 180 degree sector annotated 20-0-20 over inscription ARNOLD & LEWIS, GREENWICH, MEAN TIME fronting an electric coil supported within brass frame to lower margin, above further concave-topped rectangular glass panel enclosing decorative scroll-pierced brass brackets for the movement above elaborate parcel-gilt decorated scroll-pierced beat scale with red velvet lined panel behind, the sides with rectangular windows, on plinth base with quarter-round top moulding over gilt carved inscription ARNOLD LEWIS, WATCH & CLOCK, MANUFACTURERS to fascia and skirt base incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between.210cm (82.5ins) high, 68.5cm (27ins) wide, 38cm (15ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Arnold and Lewis were makers and retailers of high quality watches, clocks and chronometers who succeeded I. Simmons at 7 St. Ann's Square Manchester in 1871 where they remained until 1905. In July 1872 they installed a shop regulator with a galvinometer connected to Greenwich at their premises (designed by Edward Salomons architect) incorporating an exterior clock dial with a Greenwich style falling ball dropping at 1pm daily. This was reported in the Manchester Guardian, and no doubt provided endless publicity for the new proprietors. The current lot would appear to be that very regulator as it is fitted with a galvanometer which would be receive an electrical impulse from Greenwich every hour causing the needle to 'flick' exactly on the hour. As the 'shop regulator' the present timepiece would have served to set and check the time of watches in the showroom as well provide accurate 'Greenwich Mean Time' to the public.

A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIAL PANELSJoshua Drabble, London, circa 1795The six pillar triple fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation to suspension, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the backplate signed Joshua Drabble, London and with pivoted pendulum holdfast to centre, the 8 inch gilt brass break-arch dial plate applied with fired enamel Roman numeral hour disk signed JOSHUA DRABBLE, LONDON to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel hands and rococo foliate scroll pierced spandrels to angles, the arch with subsidiary enamel regulation disk over Silent/Strike switch flanked by conforming mounts, the break-arch top case with hinged brass carrying handle over complex double top mouldings and brass fillet inset hinged front door with glazed dial aperture and brass-edged corners, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with door matching the front except for having wooden fillet mouldings bordering the aperture, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass bracket feet.43cm (17ins) high excluding handle, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: Acquired by the present owner from Asprey, London in 1997. Joshua Drabble does not appear to be directly recorded in the usual sources however it is most likely that he is connected to the father and son clockmakers each named Joseph Drabble who are recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working circa 1720-80 and in around 1795 respectively. Joshua Drabble appears to have been an accomplished maker with a regulator by him being one of the first items donated to the Royal Astronomical Society. This timepiece was formerly the property of Colonel Mark Beaufoy, one of the first members of the Royal Astronomical Society, and was presented upon his death by his son, George in 1827. This regulator was often loaned out to fellows and actively used in scientific experiments in the years after it came to the Society, before returning to Burlington House where it remains central to the Society's historical legacy. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and is free from any visible alteration or significant replacements. The main enamel dial disc has feint hairline star cracking to centre as well as another between the VII and VIII numerals; the surface also has overall very light flecking to the fired surface which appears to be from manufacture which is best described has having the appearance of light paint overspray. The enamelled disc to the arch is in fine condition as is the rest of the dial. The movement and dial are original to the case. The case is in fine original condition with noticeable faults limited to some shrinkage cracking to the arch of the top. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor age related bumps and blemishes. The veneers of the case have fine colour/patination.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and two case keys.Please ask the department for additional images Condition Report Disclaimer

A WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement and dial by Mark Hawkins, Bury St. Edmonds, mid 18th century; the case Dutch mid-to late 18th centuryThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch gilt brass dial with star-decorated subsidiary seconds dial, foliate border engraved calendar aperture, ringed winding holes and applied silvered nameplate signed Mark Hawkins, St. Edmonds Bury to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and gilt female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, now in a case with carved giltwood Atlas and Angel figural finials to the bird and floral trail inlaid concave-sided 'pagoda' pediment over parquetry banded break-arch cavetto cornice and integral leafy trail inlaid three-quarter columns applied to the chevron-strung hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows within conforming borders and bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf decorated concave throat moulding over rectangular caddy moulded door inlaid with tied ribbon over bird inhabited floral infill enveloping circular lenticle aperture to centre within chevron-strung border, with conforming decoration to the slender canted front angles and the sides further decorated with foliage, the plinth base with stepped-ogee top moulding and further marquetry panel to fascia flanked by scroll outline canted projections decorated with putti, scrolls and floral trails to angles, on lions paw feet.247cm (97ins) high, 67.5cm (27.5ins) wide, 33cm (13ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Mark Hawkins senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working from circa 1701-50; his son of the same name was born in 1706 and followed his father into the clockmaking trade working until his death in 1767. Please note: Although the structure of the case of the current lot has age, hence probably dates to the 18th century, the veneer/marquetry are possibly 20th century. Hence the case is describes as 18th century and later.Condition Report: Movement is in reasonably clean working condition and appears free from alteration or significant replacements although the escapement pallets are probably 19th century 'service' replacements. The dial is in good original condition with overall tarnishing mellowing to the silvering and brass finishes. The movement rests on an old seatboard directly onto the side uprights of the trunk (cheeks).The case appears to have age hence would seem to be essentially 18th century however the veneers could well be 20th century as they are a little thin and exhibit next to no shrinkage or lifting. The case is generally in good overall condition but with some bumps, scuffs and bruises. The trunk door lock is a little loose and the surface finish is generally flat/weak hence would benefit from the attention of a good furniture finisher. The figural finials are most likely 20th century and are in good condition but with fairly dull/flat gilt painted finish.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY SMALL FIVE-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKSharp, Dublin, late 19th centuryThe four double-screwed pillar twin chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the backplate, the 4 by 5 inch gilt brass dial with fine rosette engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring inscribed SHARP DUBLIN to lower margin, set into a fine delicate foliate scroll pierced and engraved rectangular mask and with blued steel spade hands, the case with large thick chamfered top glass set into stepped cavetto upstand over ogee cornice, the front with silvered brass canted fillet insert to the hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by fluted canted angles, the sides with rectangular bevel glazed apertures and the rear with rectangular glazed door, on moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.29cm (11ins) high, 24.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) wide. A Christopher Sharp(e) is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Dublin circa 1824. He is further recorded in Stuart, William Galland Watch and Clockmaker's in Ireland as working at 57 Exchequer St. in 1820 and then at 60 Exchequer St. from 1824 to 1841. He was a Marine & Pocket Chronometer Manufacturer and was elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy in Oct. 1831. From 1842 to 1845 he worked within partnership 'Sharp and Dobbyn'.Details such as double-screwed pillars and gong strike would suggest a date of towards the end of the 19th century for the present clock, hence would have most likely been made by a successor of Christopher Sharp.Please note: the height of this clock is 29cm high, not 18cm as printed in the catalogue. This has been updated on our online platformsCondition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears complete and fundamentally all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial in in fine clean condition. The case has been cosmetically restored/repolished and has some historic bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age and use and few more recent small scuffs to the finishe hence may benefit from some additional work to improve its appearance.Clock is complete with pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY TRIPLE PAD-TOP TABLE CLOCKAlexander Wilson, London, circa 1775The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate engraved with symmetrical foliate strapwork around a central basket motif, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with curved false bob and calendar apertures to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, arch with twin subsidiary regulation and Strike/Silent dials beneath applied silvered signature plate engraved Alex.r Wilson, London and with foliate engraved infill to lower margins, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle and three raised caddy moulded panels to the top surface over double cavetto top mouldings and break-arch glazed front door applied with raised mouldings around the dial aperture and with caddy moulded front angles, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass bracket feet.40cm (15.75ins) high excluding handle, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 19.5cm (7.75ins) deep. Provenance: Purchased from Dando Brothers, Bath in 1944 for £48. Alexander Wilson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Drury Lane, London before 1772 and was a freeman of the Clockmakers Company 1781-94.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition; the escapement has been converted from verge to anchor albeit with minimal intervention to the plates (ie. has only a very small slot cut to the centre of the top plate to allow for the pallet arbor). The rise/fall regulation beam has been retained the backcock however appears to be a replacement. The base of the case has been cut with a slot to allow for the current longer pendulum and a thin panel applied to the underside to close the hole. The backplate has an unused treaded hole and adjacent steady-pin hole for a pendulum hold fast which is no longer present. Movement otherwise is in good original condition with no other obvious alterations or significant replacements.The dial is in sound original condition with nice detailing such as the engraved infill around the subsidiaries in the arch. The hands appear original, the matted surfaces appear a little dull on colour compared with the rest of the plate and the silvering has some patchy tarnishing to the finish, the false bob pendulum has been retained despite the conversion of the escapement from verge to anchor.The case is in generally good original condition. The top exhibits some very slight shrinkage cracking and movement but this is minimal; the left hand pad has small but noticeable scuff/bruise to the centre of the panel. The mask around the dial (behind the front door) has had a small section of veneer re-attached at the base of the arch to the left otherwise is in fine condition. The door retains its lock and hinges and the raised mouldings around the glazed aperture appear complete with no obvious replacements although some shrinkage cracking is evident; the key hole has a small adjacent veneer chip to a historic veneer patch repair evident due to an area of darker colouring. Both sides have very slight chips to the veneer ovelaps bordering the brass sound frets otherwise are in good condition. The rear door has a 2 inch section of moulding to the arch replaced (not the best quality repair) otherwise is in good original condition retaining lock and hinges. The case has old French polish and wax finish which has mellowed and there are minor historic bumps, scuffs and other minor blemishes commensurate with age.Clock has a pendulum and winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE QUEEN ANNE/GEORGE I 'TORTOISESHELL' JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY QUARTER CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Faver, London, circa 1715The substantial six pillar triple train bell striking movement with plates measuring 8.75 by 7.25 inches, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and chiming the quarters on a nest of six graduated bells, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and fine mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a convex boss signed John Faver, Gerrat Street, London within herringbone border over Strike/Silent selection switch flanked by conforming cornucopia and scroll cast mounts, the simulated tortoiseshell japanned case with gilt landscape painted domed caddy surmounted box upstand, architectural cornice and floral spray decorated upper quadrants above the glazed hood door with alternating gilt floral and trellis band decoration and applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with floral trail painted throat over rectangular door decorated in raised silver highlighted gilt with a stylised oriental garden trellis landscape populated by an equestrian hunting party under a solar disc, the surround with trellis banded panels alternating with foliate trails and landscape infill, the sides with birds in flight over large leafy sprays, the plinth base decorated with floral still life within conforming trellis panel border over double skirt.257cm (101ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep.  A John Faver is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London before 1759. Baillie suggests that 'Faver' maybe an anglicisation of the French name 'Fauvre' and that John Faver may well be connected to Henry Fauvre. Loomes in Volume 2 further notes a date of 1741; it is likely that John Faver had Huguenot roots and was a fine maker with two watches in the collection of the Fitzwilliam museum.  The combination of quarter chiming movement and highly decorative, finely proportioned tortoiseshell japanned case results in the present clock being a particularly impressive example which would have been the height of fashion during the second decade of the 18th century.Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the going and strike trains are operational the quarter train requires adjustment and the movement is generally in slightly dirty neglected condition hence requires a gentle clean/service before putting into service. The silvering to the chapter ring, seconds ring, calendar ring and signature boss has been cleaned-off at some point otherwise dial is in good original albeit discoloured/dirty condition and retains its original hands. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests directly onto the side uprights of the trunk (cheeks) with no evidence of alteration hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case. The dial however does sit a little low in the dial aperture - this is due to the seatboard sagging due to the substantial weight of the three weights.The case is generally in very good condition with no structural issues or evidence of alteration/significant replacements and would in essence appear to be very well preserved. The decoration is correctly executed using appropriate pigments and gilding and has genuine age hence may well be original; however the lack of overall fading, rubbing, wear and build up of grime on the surface gives a fairly 'fresh' appearance which would lead some to suggest that the case may well have been faithfully redecorated perhaps in the early 20th century. There is/are general losses, cracking and flaking to the finish which on the whole is fairly minor however the trunk door has some localised retouching mainly to the raised areas of gilt just above and to the right of the lenticle and also to the figures beneath. This small amount of touching in appears to have been done a while ago which would support the view that the rest of the decoration has significant age. The panel that forms the vertical face of the box upstand of the hood superstructure appears to be a replacement (the original may well have been fretwork); the quadrants flanking the arch also appear to be replacements most likely also replacing fretwork. These two areas have been decorated to match the rest of the case however on close examination the decoration differs a little in the pigments and gilding. The capitals to the rear quarter columns of the hood appear to be replacements and are not of the quality of those of the front three-quarter columns.The clock has pendulum, three brass cased weights but not case key or winder. The trunk door is currently locked.Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE IV BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKJames McCabe, London, circa 1825The five columnar pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange LONDON over engraved serial number 1886 and pendulum holdfast bracket, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial further signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, LONDON, 1886 and with steel moon hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with brass pineapple finial to the shallow pyramid capped tablet upstand, over slender cavetto cornice, fluted frieze and brass fillet bordered quadrant panel infill around the dial, the sides with foliate decorated brass rosette ring handles over brass fish scale rectangular sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on moulded skirt base with conforming fluted band to upper margin and brass ball feet.50cm (19.75ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 18cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: Purchased by the present owners from Asprey, London, 21st October 1987 for £4,400. James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into short lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange. Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has been restored to a reasonably high standard. The movement and dial are original to the case and the case is in fine condition with faults very much limited to very minor historic bumps and scuffs. The baseboard of the case has a hole in the centre suggesting that at one time the case was probably fixed to a wall bracket at some time in the past.Clock is complete with its original pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VIENNESE ROSEWOOD GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING WALL REGULATORUnsigned, mid 19th centuryThe four pillar triple train eight-day movement with Graham type deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wood shaft and incorporating fine beat adjustment to the crutch, the quarter train sounding on one of the pair of graduated gongs positioned on a brass scroll-shaped bracket behind the movement followed by the hour train sounding the last hour on the second gong, the two-piece white enamel Roman numeral dial with brass edged recessed centre, pierced steel hands and repeating scroll cast brass bezel, the case with a foliate scroll carved crest over shaped ogee moulded pediment centred with a keystone over fill-height arch glazed door applied with moulded scrolls to upper and lower margins as well as to the centre between, the sides with tall rectangular glazed windows over ogee-outline base with scroll carved pendant.140cm (55ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement appears complete and original with no obvious evidence of alteration or significant replacements/losses. The movement is understood to have been maintained in working condition however we are unable confirm whether it is fully operational as will require setting-up and adjustment before reliable operation is likely to be achieved. Mechanism is also now a little dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advisable. The crutch has a solder repair. The pendulum is in good condition. The dial is free from visible faults other than a couple of very light surface scratches; two of the brass ferrules for the winding holes are currently detached. All three weights are present but have some denting to the brass coverings.The case is in good overall condition, the crest is contemporary with the case but probably started life on a different clock. Faults are otherwise generally limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear and some of the finishes are a little uneven.Clock has pendulum, three weights and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALJohn Thomas, Crewkerne, circa 1730The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with star engraved subsidiary seconds dial, herringbone border decorated calendar aperture and curved plate engraved John * Thomas * Crewkerne to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markets and Arabic five minutes to the outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll pattern spandrels to angles, (no pendulum or weights).33cm (13ins) high, 15cm (6ins) deep overall. John Thomas is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as born in 1690 and died in 1760. Moore notes that John Thomas took in three apprentices - Thomas Flood in 1719, Samuel Loman in 1749 and Roger Cousins in 1753; and that he was also listed as a Juror in 1748. 

A GEORGE II GREEN JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEUnsigned, probably London, circa 1735The five finned 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 cross-hatch border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles within herringbone engraved border continuing up over the arch incorporating rolling moonphase calibrated with the age of the moon to the circumference of the disc and with fine foliate scroll infill, the green japanned case with domed caddy upstand, complex moulded cornice and gilt leaf decorated over trellis panel bordered glazed hood door applied with fluted three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf painted throat over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures within a stylised garden trellis landscape, the surround with gilt floral painted upper quadrants and panelled borders, the sides with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with further naturalistic landscape within conforming surround over moulded double skirt, (in neglected unrestored condition).230cm (90.5ins) high, 53.5cm (21ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement has survived in original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapewheel and pallets which are 19th century 'service' replacements. Although the movement is essentially in working condition it is somewhat dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean/service before putting to use. The dial is missing its shunt lever for the moon-disc hence moonphase is currently not operational. The disc itself is in sound condition but has noticeable wear to painted elements. The dial has been cleaned back hence no longer has silvering or lacquered finishes however all engraving, matting and other details are in good condition. The hands are relatively modern replacements. The movement rests on a replacement mahogany seatboard but at the correct level in the case (no visible evidence of alteration to the case trunk side uprights/cheeks) hence movement and dial may well be original to the case but due to the seatboard being a replacement no categorical assurances can be made. The case is generally complete and in original unrestored condition but is the base is loose with breaks to the plinth top mouldings and the case is generally in tired condition hence will require attention. The hood originally had fretwork panel infill to either side of the arch above the dial, these have been replaced with painted panels. The arch itself has a small section of moulding missing from the curve and the mask around the dial is lacking most of its slender quarter-round moulding which would have originally bordered the dial plate. The surface finish is original but is dirty/worn and there are bumps, scuffs, shrinkage cracking and wear throughout.Clock has a pendulum, two lead weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKUnsigned, circa 1695The five finned pillar bell inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds period pendulum, 11 inch square brass dial with ringed decoration to the subsidiary seconds dial, winding holes, and the foliate scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the rosette decorated matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to the narrow outer track, with pierced sculpted steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with scroll engraved infill to the margins between, in a case with moulded cornice and plain frieze to lintel over leafy trail inlaid fixed dial surround and rectangular windows to the sides of the hood, 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 crossbanded borders, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and conforming rectangular marquetry panel over later moulded ebonised skirt.208cm (82ins) high, 42cm (16.5ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition and appears all original with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in clean condition with only a few very light spots of discolouration to the silvering of the chapter ring; the hands appear original although both have historic repairs. The movement rests on a replacement seatboard directly onto the side uprights of the trunk (cheeks). The seatboard has been thinned at each end to align the dial down slightly in the hood aperture; the presence of this detail (and the fact that the seatboard is a replacement) means that we can offer no firm assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case although they would seem to go together extremely well.The case is generally in sound original condition. The hood was originally made to rise but has since been converted to slide forward however fortunately the front has not been adapted to incorporate an opening door. The slip that borders the rear top edge is a replacement otherwise appears all original. The front glass is lacking and the angles would have originally been fitted with twist columns together with quarter columns against bargeboards to each side at the rear. The trunk is in good condition, the door retains its original hinges but the lock is a replacement. The door has some slight shrinkage cracking to the veneers towards both the top and lower edges from where the door panel has moved slightly against the horizontal clamps applied to the upper and lower edges of the panel. This detail is typical/expected on marquetry cases and is not problematic as forms part of the overall sense of age/patina. The marquetry is in good condition although areas of green have been touched-in by hand. There is slight old worm damage to the border inlay and a small veneer patch repair to the upper edge of the surround. Both sides of the trunk are in good condition. The marquetry to the base appears original as does the structure behind. There is a slight horizontal shrinkage crack across the marquetry panel and the crossbanded border has a few small historic veneer patch repairs. The side veneers are in good condition although the right hand side shows some movement/shrinkage in the panel. The backboard and sides of the trunk do not continue all the way down into the base (as would be expected in a case of this type) but terminate around four inches short of the lower edge of the box of the base. However it would appear that the case was originally made with this detail rather than being indicative of the structure being cut/reduced at some point. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, small amount of historic worm holes and other blemishes commensurate with age.Generally a good honest example that would potentially respond very well to a relatively small amount of work to the case. Clock has pendulum, two cast iron weights, case key and a crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

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