A brass inlaid rosewood cased two-day marine chronometer, Hunt & Roskell, London, mid 19th century. The four -pillar full-plate movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, split bi- metallic balance with cylindrical compensation weights and helical balance spring, with spotted backplate and 4 inch circular Roman numeral silvered dial with subsidiary seconds and power reserve dials and signed HUNT & ROSKELL 156 New Bond St. London, numbered 12214 to the seconds dial, set into a brass bowl with screw- down bezel mounted within gimbals, the three-tier brass line inlaid and edged rosewood case with ivory plaque with repeat number and signature to front and recessed brass side handles, some faults, 19.5cm high. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
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A mahogany cased two-day marine chronometer, Reid & Sons, Newcastle on Tyne, circa 1900. The four-pillar full -plate movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, split bi-metallic balance with cylindrical compensation weights and helical balance spring, with spotted backplate and 4 inch silvered circular Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and power reserve dials and signed REID & SONS MAKERS TO THE ADMIRALTY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, with engraved gold and silver medals and London, Paris 1875 Prize awards crests flanking Up/Down dial and numbered 6555 within SILVER MEDAL, HIGHEST AWARD TYNEMOUTH - 1882 to seconds dial, set into a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within gimbals and in a two-tier mahogany case with bevel glazed lid and ivory plaque with repeat signature to front, escapement with damge, 17cm high. The firm of Reid & Sons are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World Volume 2 as working in Newcastle upon Tyne from 1827. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A William IV ormolu small mantel timepiece, unsigned, early 19th century. The circular four-pillar single fusee movement with external anchor escapement mounted via a pierced cock on the backplate, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with engine-turned centre, the waisted finely chased rococo-scroll cast case with cartouche crest and conforming panel beneath dial, the sides with repeating leafy bands, on cabriole supports, 21cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A Congreve type rolling ball clock, built to a design by John Wilding, late 20th century. The four-pillar single fusee movement with skeletonised pediment-shaped plates applied with silvered hour, minutes and seconds rings above rectangular frame enclosing pivoted table balance with zig-zag channel for the rolling ball within column turned uprights, on turned steel ball feet, 40cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A brass skeleton timepiece with passing strike, Michael Nuell to a design by John Wilding, late 20th century. The finely executed seven-pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement, five-spoke wheel crossings, lantern pinions and passing strike on a bell mounted above the scroll pierced waisted plates, the silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with blued steel hands, with cylindrical bob pendulum to rear, in a five-glass mahogany display case and with monogrammed winding key, the clock 40cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A mahogany eight-day longcase regulator, Michael Nuell to a design by John Wilding, late 20th century. The well executed five-pillar movement with deadbeat escapement, six-spoke wheel crossings, Harrison's maintaining power, fine beat adjustment and invar-rod pendulum with steel cylindrical bob, the 10 inch circular silvered dial of standard regulator layout with subsidiary seconds and Roman numeral hour dials and signed MICHAEL NUELL to centre within a minute track to circumference, the floor-standing case with moulded cornice above tall glazed door enclosing movement against a flame-figured backboard, on plinth base with moulded skirt, 195cm high, with a file containing the detailed build instructions. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Barker, Wigan, circa 1780. The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with sprung trip-repeat lever and 13 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and winged cherubs head and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular silvered boss signed Barker, Wigan flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the swan-neck pedimented case with carved rosette terminals above well turned columns to hood, shaped-top triple line bordered and crossbanded door flanked by quarter columns to trunk, on raised shaped-panel fronted plinth base with canted angles and ogee bracket feet, 128cm high. Probably made by the father and son partnership William and Daye Barker who are recorded in Loomes, Brian LANCASHIRE CLOCKS and CLOCKMAKERS as working from Wigan up to 1787. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A fine and rare Victorian mahogany quarter chiming dial clock, Aubert & Klaftenberger, London, mid 19th century. The substantial six-pillar triple-fusee movement with anchor escapement, chiming the quarters on eight bells and the hours on a coiled gong, the 14 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial signed AUBERT & KLAFTENBERGER, Regent Street, LONDON to centre and with Chime/Not Chime switch at 12 o'clock, the drum-shaped case with cast brass bezel and continuous oakleaf carved surround, with pendulum adjustment flap to base and two brass fish-scale hinged panels to the upper surfaces, diam 53cm. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A Victorian ebonised quarter chiming bracket clock, W. Thornhill & Co, London, late 19th century. The substantial four-pillar triple fusee movement chiming the quarters on a nest of eight bells and striking the hour on a gong, the 8.5 inch brass break-arch dial with oval silvered plaque signed W. Thornhill & Co., 144 New Bond St, London to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles with cherub head and scroll spandrels beneath CAMBRIDGE/WESTMINSTER chime selection and CHIME/SILENT dials within conforming mounts to arch, the break-arch case with central platform upstand and five brass vase finials above female caryatid mounted front angles and scroll cast and pierced side frets, on moulded base with foliate cast bracket feet, 68cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Thomas Humber, Bristol, 18th/19th century. The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with scroll engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles with bird and urn pattern spandrels beneath silvered boss signed Thos. Humber, Bristol between dolphin cast mounts to arch, now in a parquetry banded arch-top case with shaped crest above fluted pilasters and wavy-edge door to hood, short trunk door flanked by quarter columns, on tall plinth base with bracket feet, 215cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An eight-day longcase clock with penny moon, John Cooper, Whitchurch, 18th century. The substantial four finned-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch square brass dial with foliate engraved calendar aperture, ringed winding holes and penny moon within the subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre, the applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signed Jo: Cooper, Whitchurch to lower edge, the angles with female mask and scroll cast spandrels, now in a walnut case with moulded cornice above integral pilasters and 12.75 inch aperture (now fitted with a brass mask for the current dial) to hood, crossbanded break-arch door to trunk, on plain plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 218cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A George III black japanned tavern timepiece, unsigned, circa 1780. The four-pillar weight-driven movement with five wheel train, anchor escapement and tapered plates, the 24.5 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes and black painted hands (the minute counterweighted) within an ogee turned surround, the drop-trunk case with shaped ears above concave-topped door decorated in polychrome and gilt with figures in an oriental landscape, with canted ogee and cavetto moulded base and movement access doors to sides, case lacking decoration to door surround and sides, 147cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An early Victorian mahogany 'Norwich' type eight-day wall timepiece, Thomas Pilch, North Walsham, mid 19th century. The four-pillar weight-driven movement with anchor escapement and 13 inch white painted circular Roman numeral dial signed THos PILCH, NORTH WALSHAM to centre, the case with turned dial surround to the hood above drop-trunk with concave-topped door and moulded tapered base, 109cm high. A Thomas Pilch is recorded in Baillie G. H.Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in North Walsham circa 1780. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A rare Scottish inlaid mahogany eight-day wall timepiece, C. Lunan, Aberdeen, circa 1800. The four-pillar weight- driven movement with anchor escapement and bolt-and-shutter maintaining power, the 10 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with calendar aperture, shuttered winding hole, pierced blued steel hands and signed C.LUNAN to centre, the case with cavetto moulded shallow break-arch cornice above door inlaid with radial fan motifs around the circular aperture flanked by ivory capped pilasters to hood, with oval fan cartouche centred break-arch trunk door above unusual elongated octagonal base with further oval fan inlay within a crossbanded and radial radial veneered fascia, 112cm high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, by repute ex Craigie House, Ayr. Charles Lunan is recorded in Baillie, G.H.Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Aberdeen 1760-1816. Craigie House, Ayr was built for Thomas Wallace around 1730, purchased by William Campbell in 1782 remaining in his family until 1940 when was acquired by Ayr Council, the house is now a management centre for Paisley University. The current lot may have possibly been supplied to the house for William Campbell around 1800. The relatively simple but purposeful nature of the movement housed in a fine quality well detailed case suggests that it was made for a discerning client to be used as a functional timepiece within a relatively sophisticated interior. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An Irish George III inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Shaw Williamson, Dublin early 19th century. The four-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 13 inch square white painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial and bearing signature SHAW WILLIAMSON, DUBLIN to centre, with Arabic five minutes and flowering fruit painted spandrels, the case with broken triangular pediment and cavetto cornice above fluted pilasters flanking dial to hood, short shaped-top door flanked by quarter columns with line outline panel beneath to trunk, on crossbanded and line bordered flame panel fronted plinth base with bracket feet, dial retouched, 221cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A fine Irish George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, David Gordon, Dublin, circa 1750. The four-pillar inside countwheel bell-striking movement with 13.5 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial, blanked-off calendar aperture, and ribbon shaped nameplate signed David Gordon DUBLIN to the matted centre, within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, the angles with cherub head and foliate scroll cast spandrels, the case with scallop-shell centred swan neck pediment and lion's mask centred foliate scroll carved swollen frieze above stop-fluted Corinthian pilasters to the hood, the trunk with convex throat moulding and long break-arch door flanked by canted angles, on raised panel-fronted plinth base with bracket feet, some old repairs, 224cm high. David Gordon is recorded in Fennell, Geraldine A LIST OF IRISH CLOCK MAKERS as working in Dublin 1739-55. The current lot is almost identical to an example by Alexander Gordon supplied to John Corry for Castle Coole, Co. Fermanagh in 1748, illustrated in The Knight of Glin and Peill, James IRISH FURNITURE, page 256. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An early Victorian mahogany small bracket timepiece, unsigned, mid 19th century. The four-pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement and square silvered Roman numeral dial set within a mask with re-entrant corners, the case with button finial to the radial gadroon carved top above fluted frieze and canted front angles, the base with moulded waist and stepped plinth with bun feet, 34cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, Jacob Heardman, London. The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, the angles with bird and urn pattern spandrels beneath silvered boss signed Jacob Heardman, London flanked by dolphin cast mounts to arch, in a case with break-arch cornice and reeded Corinthian pilasters to hood above break-arch door flanked by fluted canted angles to trunk, the conforming plinth with shaped panel to front on double skirt base incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between, 214cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A fine George II oak small hooded wall clock with alarm, Bartholomew Delacourt, Beverley circa 1750. The four- pillar single train movement with anchor escapement, half seconds pendulum and separately wound alarm mechanism sounding on a 'pork pie' bell mounted above the plates, the 6 inch brass break-arch dial with alarm setting disc and pierced blued-steel hand to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers, the angles with Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels beneath silvered boss signed Bar, Delacourt BEVERLEY between conforming mounts to the arch, the case with break-arch cavetto cornice and frieze (with mahogany crossbanded lower edge) above glazed door flanked by slender crisply turned free-standing mahogany columns to front and rear edges, with cavetto moulded throat and shaped apron above tall serpentine-shaped side brackets and backboard enclosing pendulum beneath, 83cm high. Provenance: The property of a private collector. Exhibited TIME & PLACE English Country Clocks 1600-1840 The Antiquarian Horological Society at The Museum of the History of Science, University of Oxford, 25th November 2006 - 15th April 2007, exhibit number 46 (the exhibit caption and display panel are included in the lot). Bartholomew Delacourt is recorded in Loomes, Brian Yorkshire Clockmakers as working in Beverley circa 1753. The current lot appears to have survived in fine original condition and details such as the finely turned free-standing columns to the hood and flat-backed pendulum bob (swinging within the protection of the sides and backboard of the case) indicates that this clock was made by a very skilled maker who took a great deal of pride in his work. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A rare George III ebony strung mahogany eight-day hooded wall clock with alarm, Andrew Rich, Bridgwater circa 1795. The four-pillar single train two-handed movement with anchor escapement, half-seconds pendulum and separately wound alarm mechanism sounding on an unusual cast iron bell above the plates, the 6 inch full-arch single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with engraved radial design and Arabic numerals for the alarm setting hand to centre, with finely worked foliate spandrels and arch signed A. Rich in bold flowing script above an engraved banner with foliate scroll terminals for BRIDGWATER, the case with broken triangular pediment centred by a brass vase finial above an ebony-strung and crossbanded arch-glazed door to hood with moulded throat and elegent shaped side brackets applied to the rounded panel backboard beneath, 79cm high overall. Provenance: The property of a private collector. Andrew Rich is recorded in Moore A. J.THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as working in Bridgwater from 1819 until his death in 1831, however stylistically the current lot appears to date to the latter part of the eighteenth century suggesting that his career as a clockmaker predates known records. This clock is very rare being of eight-day duration housed in an ebony strung mahogany case which would have been expensive at the time. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A fine Queen Anne small ebonised hooded wall clock with alarm, Thomas Wightman, London, early 18th century. The four-finned pillar single train two-handed movement with verge escapement and separately wound alarm mechanism transversely mounted on to the right of the movement and sounding on a bell mounted above the plates, the 6 inch square brass dial with alarm disc to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, diamond half-hour markers and signed Thomas Wightman, London to lower edge, with pierced blued-steel hands and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, the ebonised and gilt-line decorated case with domed caddy above moulded cornice, blind fret frieze and very rare horizontally sliding glazed front door to hood, with shaped apron and brackets applied to the backboard beneath, 58cm high. Provenance: The property of a private collector. Thomas Wightman is recorded in Baillie G.H Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working (Lombard Street) 1701-45, becoming master of the Clockmakers Company in 1737. His brother William went into partnership with Thomas Windmills in the 1730's. The current lot appears to have survived in very original condition and the finely proportioned case has the very rare feature of a horizontally sliding front door. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
An impressive George III scarlet lacquer table clock, John Taylor, London, late 18th century. The five-pillar twin fusee rack and bell striking movement now with deadbeat escapement, the backplate engraved with symmetrical foliate scrolls, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed shaped silvered nameplate engraved John Taylor, London to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, the angles with foliate scroll cast spandrels beneath STRIKE/SILENT dial flanked by conforming mounts to arch, now in an elaborate case with flambeau urn finials to the bell-top upstand decorated in gilt with bird inhabited foliage above gilt blind fret infill and four further finials to the break-arch cornice, the front with panels of figures within terrace landscapes to door surround flanked by finely chased gilt metal female caryatid corner mounts, the sides with brass handle above rectangular windows, on concave moulded base with shaped apron and turned brass pendant feet, 73cm high overall. John Taylor is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1780. Although it appears that the movement and dial did not start out life in this case they are certainly 'in period'. The case is very rare as it retains most of its original decoration and would respond very well to sympathetic restoration. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A red japanned eight-day longcase clock, bearing signature for Francis Neale, Aylesbury, 18th/19th century. The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles with female mask and scroll cast spandrels beneath arch now with recessed centre section applied with silvered boss signed Fran's Neale AYLESBURY flanked by dolphin mounts within a foliate engraved surround, now in an impressive red japanned case with pagoda pediment fronted by a seated Oriental deity in gilt with silvered detail above break-arch cornice and reeded pilasters to hood, the long trunk door finely decorated with raised terrace garden landscape with pagodas and figures, on raised panel-fronted plinth decorated with figures hunting birds, above double skirt base, 248cm high. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A fine George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock, William Jourdain, London, circa 1765. The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with recessed seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, with S/N lever at 12 o'clock and circular boss signed W'm Jourdain, London flanked by conforming mounts to arch, the case with fine brass flambeau finials to the concave sided pediment above break -arch frieze and brass stop-fluted columns to hood, the trunk with shaped-top door flanked by conforming quarter columns, on raised panel-fronted plinth base with double skirt incorporating shaped apron and shallow block feet, 250cm high. William Jordain II inherited the family clockmaking business in 1747 from his father, a Huguenot immigrant of the same name. William senior arrived in Spitalfields in the 1680s, by the turn of the 18th century he had become known for his musical and chiming clocks. William II 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. For an interesting account of the Jourdain family of clockmakers see Ponsford, Clive N.THE JOURDAIN FAMILY OF SPITALFIELDS, LONDON... Antiquarian Horology, September 2007, page 381. The current lot is housed in a fine fully developed example of the London mahogany 'Pagoda' case and has survived in relatively original condition. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A fne George III mahogany bracket clock, George Tomkins, London, late 18th century. The five-pillar rack and bell striking twin fusee movement with verge escapement and border engraved backplate, the 7 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral break-arch dial with calendar aperture and signed George Tomkins London to the centre, the arch with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT dial, the figured mahogany bell-top case of fine colour with brass handle and pineapple finials above circular and concave-topped rectangular brass fishscale frets to sides, on moulded base with brass ogee bracket feet, 47cm high excluding handle. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A George III mahogany table clock, John Waldron, London, circa 1760. The five-pillar twin fusee bell-striking movement with verge escapement, hour trip-repeat and delicate foliate-scroll engraved backplate, the 8 inch square single-sheet silvered Roman numeral dial (viewed through a brass-bezel lined 7.5 inch circular aperture to the front door) with calendar aperture, blued steel hands and signed John Waldron, Cornhill, London to centre, with Arabic five minutes and Strike/Silent switch at 12 o'clock, the mahogany bell top case with brass carrying handle above circular brass-bezel applied quarter veneered front door and rectangular side windows, on mounded base with brass ogee bracket feet, 43cm high excluding handle. Provenance: The property of a private collector. John Waldron is recorded as working in Cornhill 1765-82. The design of the current lot with the circular aperture in the front door only revealing the central section of the square dial was first introduced by John Ellicott in around 1760. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A Dutch walnut and marquetry eight-day longcase clock with moonphase, Jan. Gobels, Amsterdam, mid 18th century. The five finned-pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes, bird and foliate scroll engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, stylised cruciform half hour markers and signed Jan. Gobels, Amsterdam to lower edge, the angles with mask-and-scroll cast spandrels within a herringbone engraved border beneath rolling moonphase calibrated for the lunar month to the edge of the disc and with conforming herringbone upper border to arch, the case with ebonised fret infill to the rococo-scroll carved crest-centred shaped pediment above chevron parquetry decorated integral pilasters and dial surround to hood, the shaped trunk door with conforming crest to the top-edge above scroll-cast gilt metal mounted lenticle within horticultural motif marquetry panels, the sides with further foliate panels, on flat-fronted symmetrical scroll inlaid plinth base flanked by canted swollen uprights incorporating scroll feet, (motionwork for calendar and moonphase lacking), 237cm high. Jan. Gobels is recorded in Baillie G. H.Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Amsterdam circa 1767. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A fine and rare Queen Anne ebonised bracket timepiece with pull quarter repeat and alarm, Christopher Gould, London, circa 1710. The five finned pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement, silent pull repeat on two bells and alarm, the foliate engraved backplate with external blued steel and brass ratchet-and-clicks for the spring barrel and signed CHR GOULD LONDINI Fecit within an elaborate shaped cartouche surmounted by an eagle, the 7 inch square brass dial with ringed winding hole, silvered alarm disc, fine pierced blued steel hands and herringbone-bordered false bob aperture further signed Chr. Gould, London to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles with winged cherub head spandrels with foliate scroll engraved decorative infill between, the case with foliate cast handle to the inverted bell top with brass vase finials above fine foliate scroll pierced and chased gilt brass repousse overlaid rectangular side windows, on moulded base with brass disc feet, 36cm high excluding handle. Christopher Gould is generally regarded as one of the leading makers from the 'Golden Period' of English clockmaking. He was made Free of the Clockmakers' Company in 1682 but by 1713 had become destitute and received charity from the Company until his death in 1718. Christopher Gould's work invariably demonstrates a level of quality and elaboration that could only be afforded by the most wealthy of patrons. The current lot is no exception as the specification, with combination of silent pull quarter repeat and alarm, indicates that it was designed for bedroom use, suggesting that it was originally supplied to a very wealthy individual who was able to afford a clock reserved exclusively for the bed chamber. Provenance: Acquired by Alfred Loader (Greiner) circa 1910, thence by descent. (Full provenance available in the printed catalogue). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A walnut eight-day longcase clock with 10 inch dial, Henry Mountlow, London, late 17th century and later. The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell-striking movement with 10 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes and foliate scroll engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signed Hen. Montlow, Londini Fecit to lower edge, the angles with winged cherub head spandrels, the case of fine proportions with moulded cornice and blind fret frieze above spiral twist integral columns to the hood, the trunk with convex throat moulding and long door with lenticle, on crossbanded plinth base with double skirt and shallow block feet, case basically late 17th century with later veneers, 195cm high. Henry Mountlow is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early Clockmakers of Great Britain as becoming Free of his apprenticeship to Richard Brown in November 1685 and is thought to have worked into the first decade of the 18th century. Provenance: Acquired by Alfred Loader (Greiner) circa 1910, thence by descent. (Full provenance available in the printed catalogue). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A fine small George III ebonised bracket clock, Thomas Grignion, London, circa 1775. The six-pillar twin fusee rack and bell striking movement with verge escapement, rise-fall regulation and signed Thomas Grignion, Covent Garden, London to the finely engraved foliate scroll decorated backplate, the 5 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral break-arch dial with calendar and false bob apertures to centre beneath subsidiary regulation and STRIKE/SILENT dials to arch with recessed shaped signature plaque Tho.s. Grignion Covent Garden, LONDON above, the bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and brass ball finials above break-arch side windows and finely pierced fret infill to angles above dial, on brass ball feet, 36cm high excluding handle. Thomas Grignion was born in 1713. He worked in partnership with his father (who was previously employed in the workshop of Daniel Quare) from circa 1730 to 1750, continuing the business alone until 1775 when he went into partnership with his son, also named Thomas, until his death in 1784. Provenance: Acquired by Alfred Loader (Greiner) circa 1910, thence by descent. (Full provenance available in the printed catalogue). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
Thomas Tompion, London, an important William and Mary eight-day longcase clock in a 'mulberry' veneered case, number 253, circa 1695. The fully-latched five knopped and finned pillar inside countwheel bell-striking movement with anchor escapement, bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and long crutch, the backplate cut with an aperture for the anchor pallets and punch-stamped 253 to the centre of the lower edge, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture with pin-hole adjustment to the finely matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half-hour markers and Arabic five minutes to the narrow outer track, with fine pierced blued-steel hands and angles applied with winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels with foliate engraved infill between, maintaining power lever at 2 o'clock and signed Tho: Tompion, Londini fecit to lower edge, in a stained field maple ('mulberry') veneered case with moulded cornice and foliate pierced fret above rectangular side windows and plain integral pilasters to hood, the trunk with convex throat moulding and 42 inch rectangular door with brass edged circular lenticle, each side divided by fine narrow ebony and box triple-line inlay into two panels, the base with conforming border, on a later mounded skirt, case with some restoration, 203cm high. Thomas Tompion has often been referred to as the 'father of English clockmaking'. When considering the legacy of his work and influence on subsequent generations of clockmakers, such a compliment is justly deserved. Born in Ickwell, Suffolk in 1639 Thomas Tompion appears to have developed an affinity for metalworking from his father, also named Thomas, who worked as a blacksmith. By 1670 Tompion had moved to London and had become involved in the clockmaking trade. Although there is no record of his apprenticeship or whether he had received any formal training prior to moving to London, he quickly became established, becoming Free of the Clockmakers Company in 1674. His early clocks demonstrate a close working relationship with the Fromanteel, East and Knibb workshops. Around this time Tompion became friendly with the eminent mathematicians and scientists Jonas Moore and Robert Hooke, perhaps the most progressive and inventive minds of the day. Such associations led to Royal commissions, firstly from Charles II for whom Tompion is known to have made one of the earliest balance-spring watches in 1676, and later William III who ordered numerous clocks to furnish his various palaces throughout his reign. As well as being an extremely talented artisan Tompion was also commercially minded, cleverly introducing serial numbering for his clocks in around 1682. This, as well as maintaining a high degree of refinement in both the construction and design of his clocks, ensured the highest level of exclusivity for clients purchasing examples from his workshop. By the 1690s his reputation was such that Tompion was receiving orders from all levels of European nobility. In around 1700 Tompion took a former apprentice, Edward Banger, into partnership however this arrangement came to an abrupt end in 1707-8 for reasons unknown. In 1711 a second partnership with George Graham was established who, in turn, inherited the business when Tompion died in 1713. Graham continued the business to the same exacting standards as his former master until his death in 1751. The current lot is numbered 253 which, according to Jeremy Evans (THOMAS TOMPION at the Dial and Three Crowns page 71), would date the movement and dial to around 1695. The movement, although of relatively standard specification, is very finely finished with details such as the fine wheelwork and exquisitely worked tail to the steel hammer spring being a delight to behold. The dial is a good example of Tompion's refined layout, with engraving almost certainly by 'G195'. The case exhibits details in design and construction commensurate with other examples supplied to Tompion by one of his many case makers at this time. Eight-day longcase clocks by Tompion are relatively rare with only ten known surviving examples numbered between 200 and 300 (compared to around 40 table clocks) dating approximately to the period 1692-8. Provenance: Acquired by Alfred Loader (Greiner) circa 1910, thence by descent. (Full provenance available in the printed catalogue). The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A fine George I quarter repeating ebonised table clock Thomas Hughes, London, circa 1725. The six knopped- pillar twin fusee bell-striking movement with verge escapement and pull-quarter repeat on a graduated nest of six bells, the backplate with original heart-shaped backcock and engraved with a ho-ho bird within symmetrical foliate scrolls and a herringbone border, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with border-engraved calendar and false-bob apertures and shaped applied silvered nameplateThos. Hughes, LONDON to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, with pierced blued- steel hands and female mask-and-scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles, the arch with silvered strike/silent ring flanked by conforming female sphinx cast mounts, the inverted bell top case with substantial brass handle and slender flambeau vase finials above blind fret infill and raised canted-angle corner panels to the break-arch frieze, gilt floral trail mounted canted angles and conforming break-arch windows to sides, on a double stepped and mounded base with squab feet, 51cm high excluding handle. Provenance: The propery of a private collector. Thomas Hughes is recorded in Baillie G. H.Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as becoming Free of the Clockmakers Company in 1712, Steward in 1730 and Master in 1742, he died in 1753. Thomas Hughes appears to have been a fine maker with noteworthy examples leaving his Broad Street Buildings workshop including a full Grande Sonnerie table clock only 25cm high -one of the smallest ever made. The current lot appears to have survived in very original condition retaining its original crown wheel escapement. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A very fine Queen Anne brass mounted quarter-repeating ebony table clock, Richard Haughtin, London early 18th century. The five finned and knopped pillar twin fusee movement with verge escapement, rise/fall regulation and pull quarter repeat on six bells, the very unusual burnished gilt, foliate and herringbone-border engraved backplate with ho-ho bird above shaped reserve, signed Richard Haughtin, Fetter Lane, London to centre, the 7.5 inch gilt brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes and herringbone border engraved calendar and false bob apertures to the matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur de lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, with delicate pierced blued-steel hands and angles applied with finely cast female mask and drapery scroll spandrels with foliate engraved infill between, the arch with central gold damascened steel circular signature boss Richard Haughtin, Fetter Lane, London flanked by rosette engraved subsidiary regulation and Strike/Silent dials within a leafy scroll decorated burnished gilt field, the inverted bell-top case with gilt brass handle and foliate scroll pierced fret to the upstand flanked. by foliate cast finials, above brass lined break-arch windows to front, back and sides, the front door with fretwork infill to the upper quadrants and foliate cast brass escutcheons, on moulded base with cast brass squab feet, 47cm high excluding handle. Richard Haughtin was apprenticed to Peter Wise becoming Free of the Clockmakers Company in 1689. A fine maker with most clocks signed with his Fetter Lane address, the last known record of him dates to 1714. The current lot has many fine and rare features, these include very early use of the break-arch dial with extremely rare damascened steel signature boss, burnished gilding to both dial and movement (to the inside of the backplate and pillars as well as the engraved visible surfaces) and engraved decoration to backcock and rise/fall arm. This attention to detail coupled with the sophisticated dial layout and design of the case is reminiscent of the work of Daniel Quare (particularly whilst he was in partnership with Stephen Horseman). A clock of very similar specification and with gilded surfaces to the movement by Richard Vick is also known. The current lot confirms Haughtin's status as one of the finest makers of the period. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A George II inlaid oak eight-day longcase clock, Travis Thorne, mid 18th century. The four pillar inside- countwheel bell-striking movement with 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, recessed subsidiary seconds dial and star engraved arched calendar aperture to the matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes and signedTRAVIS THORNE to lower edge, the angles with foliate cast spandrels, the case with ogee-shaped caddy above integral pilasters to hood, rectangular trunk door inlaid with an ebony and boxwood triple-line break-arch panel centred by a parquetry star, on plinth base with moulded skirt, 210cm high. Travis Thorne appears to be unrecorded, however features such as the arched calendar aperture, ogee caddy, integral pilasters to the hood, and parquetry star inlay to the trunk door suggest that the current lot was made in the West Country. From this it is probably safe to suggest that Travis Thorne was possibly related to the Thorne clockmaking family who were active in the Weymouth area throughout the 18th century. The above description should be read in conjunction with IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS printed in the sale catalogue. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK with a silvered dial, signed Gravell & Tolkien, London, with a strike/silent dial above a silvered chapter ring enclosing a subsidiary seconds dial and date sweep, the five pillar twin train movement striking on a bell, the arch top hood surmounted by three ball and pinnacle finials, the trunk with arch topped hood and canted corners, on a plinth base, 88" high.
John Gale, London, A George III mahogany pad top bracket clock, the five pillar, double fusee movement having an anchor escapement and striking the hours on a bell, the backplate engraved with foliate decoration and a central cartouche bearing the initials 'J G', the arched case surmounted with a brass carrying handle with moulded edges and arched fret cut brass panels to the sides on a moulded plinth base, the eight circular enamel dial having black Roman numerals and having gilt metal foliate spandrels to the four corners with enamel subsidiary calendar dial and 'strike/silent' dial to the arch signed 'John Gale, London', height 42cm, together with an associated mahogany and gilt metal mounted wall bracket. *John Gale is recorded as working in Lamb Street, Spitalfields, London from 1790 until 1844.
Hennessy, Swansea, A figured walnut bracket clock having a double fusee, five pillar movement with an anchor escapement and striking the hours on a bell with pull repeat, the seven inch round painted dial having black Roman numerals, decorative blued steel hands and signed 'Hennessy, Swansea', the case having an arched top with moulded foliate decoration, canted corners and on a rectangular plinth base, height 42cm. With an associated figured walnut wall bracket. *Bernard Hennessy is recorded as working at 8, Wine Street, Swansea as a clockmaker, scientist, gunsmith and optician, as well as a shipping magnate and was a Contractor to the Admiralty. An acute businessman and self-publicist he had no qualms about vilifying his rivals in a most vociferous manner.
William Stumbles, Totnes, An oak cased longcase clock, the eight-day duration, five pillar movement striking the hours on a bell, the twelve inch arched brass dial having a raised silvered chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and five minute outer markings, the matted centre having an inset subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and having rococo style cast brass spandrels, with a silvered boss to the arch engraved with the maker's name 'Wm. Stumbles, Totnes', the associated oak case having a panelled base, arched trunk door, barley twist columns to the hood and an arched top with blind fretwork set within, height 225cm. *William Stumbles was one of the finest of the Devon clockmakers originally working at Aveton Gifford, where he married Sarah Phillips in 1716, before moving to Totnes in 1729 where he died in 1769. He made clocks for some of Devon's oldest families including the Courtenays and Carews. There is one of his finest clocks still at Powderham Castle.
A Regency figured mahogany regulator longcase, the enclosed brass five-pillar movement with dead beat escapement, the silvered circular dial with subsidiary seconds and hours and inscribed 'Molyneux, London', above a steel and mercury compensated pendulum, the hood with arched pediment above a dentil frieze, the rectangular glazed door flanked by canted corners on a panelled base and plinth, height approx 193cm.
A VICTORIAN BLACK SLATE PRESENTATION CLOCK GARNITURE consisting of a clock with French movement and roman numerals, signed T R Russell, 3382 Paris, with classical pillar support and presentation inscription plaque and a pair of campagna urns on plinths. Clock 15" high, urns 12" high (see illustration).
AN 18TH CENTURY OAK THIRTY HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK, by John Adams of Halesowen, having brass face with pierced foliate spandrels, Roman numerals, seconds dial and date apeture, the case with mahogany crossbanding and having rectangular door on panelled base. Thirty hour three pillar movement striking on one bell. The face 12.5" Square. Case 80" High overall.
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