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Lot 194
A VISTA ALEGRE (PORTUGAL) DINNER SERVICE, 20TH CENTURYEach piece decorated in a blue and red 'Imari' style pattern Comprising: - 26 dinner plates - 12 bread plates - 12 soup dishes - 8 side plates - 12 saucers - 12 cups - 1 large circular bowl - 1 large square bowl - 1 soup tureen - 1 sauceboat and stand - 2 sweet meat dishes - 1 teapot - 1 sugar bowl - 1 cream jug - 3 oval plates(c.94 pieces approx.)
Lot 110
A TWENTY FOUR PIECE JAPANESE GEISHA LITHOPHANE PORCELAIN DRAGON TEA AND COFFEE SERVICEin green tones decorated with dragons in red and black, applied with dragon handles and spouts, the teacups inset with a portrait of a Geisha, comprising: - 6 teacups and saucers - 6 coffee cans and saucers - 6 side plates - A teapot - Coffee pot - Twin handled sugar bowl and cover (2) - Milk jug and cover - Hot water pot (24) Condition Report: teapot 18cm high
Lot 17
A SCOTTISH GEORGE III CHEVRON-EDGED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER IN THE STYLE OF BALTHAZAR KNIECOUTTS, KINROSS, CIRCA 1800The onion-top chevron-edged case applied with arched silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath flowering urn motifs to upper margins and signed Coutts, Kinross to the lower, the trunk with visible tube and the base with oval lozenge-shaped cistern cover.100cm (39.5ins) high 10cm (4ins) wide. A Coutts of Kinross does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however a James Coutts is recorded in Smith, John Old Scottish Clockmakers, FROM 1453 to 1850 as working in Perth 1800-48 including an address in Barosa Street from 1837 onwards. The design of the present lot is very much in the style of the renowned Edinburgh barometer maker, Balthazar Knie. An example of Knie's work of related design can be found in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS on page 175 (plates 112 and 113). Condition Report: Tube is filled with no apparent airlocks hence is in working condition. The register plate has a solder repair and some distortion at apex above the tip of the tube otherwise is in good original condition with delicate detail within the engraving still clear. The silvering has streaky oxidation/tarnishing. The case has old glaze-type polish finish, some localised small replacements to the edging (none missing) and minor veneer shrinkage only. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 148
A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE THE DIAL SIGNED FOR JAMES MCCABE, LONDON, CIRCA 1825With a four knopped pillar single chain fusee movement incorporating bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement for regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, fitted to the 13.5 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed JAMES McCABE, Royal Exchange, LONDON to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged glazed caddy-moulded cast brass bezel incorporating canted silvered insert to interior, the drum-type case with curved hinged access flap to right hand side and base.44cm (17.25ins) diameter, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. 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 a 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. It was at this time (1825-43) that Thomas Cole worked for McCabe before setting up his own to produce distinctive and highly decorative timepieces in his own unmistakable style. The business was subsequently continued by Robert Jeremy until his retirement in 1883. Evidence to the back of the dial of the present timepiece suggests that a different movement was originally intended. The present movement, however, would otherwise appear to have been fitted to the dial at a very early date hence is probably more likely to be a 'rethink' by the maker rather than a later replacement. Indeed the dial retains old original surface with 'witness marks' within the finish corresponding to the present dial feet being in use throughout the clock's life. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition and appears fundamentally all-original with the only noticeable replacement being the centre wheel arbor. Please note the notes within the catalogue description above re dial fittings. The dial retains old surface with overall light crazing; the numerals and signature have been retouched. The bezel is in fine condition. The case is in very good condition. The circumference has some relatively light shrinkage cracking and a few very well executed veneer patch repairs, faults are otherwise limited to very minor bumps. The lower flap is also a replacement.Timepiece has pendulum, a case key (for bottom flap) and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 71
A CONTEMPORARY ENGINEER BUILT STAINLESS STEEL AND BURR AMBOYNA CONGREVE-TYPE ROLLING BALL TIMEPIECERON WEBB, BRISBANE, DATED 2014Based on a design by John Wilding, the four-pillar single fusee movement with ball-bearing race pivots and skeletonised pediment-shaped pierced plates applied with central minutes ring annotated with Arabic five minutes, flanked by conforming Roman numeral hour ring to the left and seconds to the right, over rectangular frame with pierced horizontal top and bottom plates enclosing a large pivoted table balance with zig-zag track for the rolling ball, with trip-release lever to enable the table to be tipped via motive power applied by crank drive from the movement at the end of each run of the ball down the track, the angles with fluted amboyna wood Doric type columns beneath ball and spike finials, on screw adjusting disc feet set on a wooden platform base, the leading edge of the upper plate stamped Ron Webb, 2014 and the lower plate applied with further brush-finished plate inscribed Ron Webb, Brisbane. Australia.The clock 39.5cm (15.5ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 30cm (11.75ins) deep. Provenance:Purchased in these rooms TRANSPORT SALE TO INCLUDE THE HEWELL & TARDEBIGGE RAILWAY COLLECTION (PART 2) 1st March 2022 (lot 11) for £1,700 hammer.
Lot 169
AN IMPRESSIVE GEORGE III GILT BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY PRECISION LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM POULTON AND SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1785The substantial five pillar rack and bell striking movement with shouldered plates, the going train with Harrison's maintaining power and deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum with steel rod and wide jaw 'T-bar' suspension, the 13 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and applied shaped silvered plate signed Will'm Poulton & Son, Watchmaker to his Majesty, the King of Spain, London to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the figured mahogany case with concave-sided 'pagoda' superstructure fronted with a shaped rococo scroll cast gilt sound fret over break-arch cavetto cornice, conforming gilt arched fret infill and brass stop-fluted columns with Corinthain capitals flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with geometric 'block top' arched door fronted with flame figured veneers within complex mouldings flanked by brass stop-fluted Corinthian quarter columns, the plinth base with concave top moulding over raised shaped panel to fascia, on moulded double skirt.253cm (99.5ins) high excluding top finial, 57cm (22.5ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. William Poulton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London before 1773. He is known for producing high quality table clocks including a grande-sonnerie striking example. A silent-pull quarter repeating table timepiece signed for William and Alfred Poulton, again inscribed 'Watchmakers to the King of Spain', is also known.Provenance: From a private collection in Northamptonshire Condition Report: Movement is in complete original condition with visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is essentially in working condition but is a little dirty/neglected with some surface rust to the steelwork. Therefore a gentle clean and service will be required. The dial is in very good condition with only a couple of very small spots of oxidation. The movement and dial are fitted to the original seatboard which rests essentially undisturbed onto the cheek uprights of the case confirming that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is in fine original condition. The hood is free from any notable faults and generally has minimal shrinkage. The rest of the case is similar fine condition. The face of the lower tier of the skirt has veneer detached form the left-hand side and section off to the front right hand corner; the sections are present so should be a simple case of re-attaching. The bases of the quarter columns are giltwood rather than brass hence may well be replacements. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor age-related shrinkage and other minimal blemishes.Generally a very original clock in extremely good clock that just generally need a service and gentle 'reviving'. Clock has heavy pendulum, pair brass-cased weights and a crank winder (no case key). Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 144
A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMPIECEUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1820The four knopped pillar single fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch cream painted circular convex Roman numeral dial with steel moon hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, with conforming turned dial surround secured via pegs to the rear box case with door to right hand side and the lower section visible beneath the dial fronted with a brass fillet edged shaped glazed aperture for the pendulum, flanked by fan-carved ears over curved base incorporating pendulum access flap to underside.50cm (19.75ins) high, 37cm (14.5cm) wide, 16.5cm (6.5cm) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Thew dial retains old/original surface with some light scratching, wear and rubbing most noticeably to the minute track; the numerals may have seen some re-touching. The case has been cosmetically restored hence is very presentable with visible faults essentially limited to minor shrinkage, wear and small veneer patch repairs to the edge of the glazed pendulum aperture and the curved base.Timepiece is complete with a case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 126
FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE PATINATED AND GILT BRONZE MANTEL TIMEPIECE 'PENDULE A L'ELEPHANT'UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The eight-day back-wound single going barrel movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung brass three-arm monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate, with alarm mechanism also set between the plates sounding on a bell mounted within the right-hand margin, the circular cream Roman numeral dial with subsidiary alarm setting dial to centre and blued steel spade hands, set within a gilt ogee moulded surround fitted with a hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the case modelled in the manner of Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain or Jacques Caffieri with a gilt figure of a monkey wearing a tricorn hat surmounting the patinated bronze drum housing the movement incorporating a friction-fit rear cover and gilt foliage to sides, over support modelled as a stylised elephant with its trunk aloft fitted with a rococo scroll cradle for the movement on its back and incorporating a gilt saddle strap around its waist, standing on a naturalistically cast gilt base incorporating generous rocaille scrollwork.36cm (14ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. The distinctive and particularly attractive design of the current lot is based upon mid 18th century models by the Bronziers Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain (1719-87) and Jacques Caffieri (1678-1755). Condition Report: The movement is complete and appears all-original the going train is wound but is not currently running as the escapement appears to be 'gummed-up' A clean/service may be all that is required to put into working condition. The alarm mechanism also requires adjustment. The dial is paper with overall browning/discolouration. The movement and dial are push-fitted into the case, although the fit is very good it is possible that the present movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is generally in very good condition with bright gilding showing little oxidation and wear. The Monkey is missing something form his left hand (an open parasol?) otherwise case appears free form notable defects,Timepiece has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 172
A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED FIGURED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATELLICOTT, LONDON, THE MOVEMENT AND DIAL CIRCA 1765, THE CASE CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin fusee movement with thick plates, leaf-sprung trip-hour repeat and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with naturalistic scrolling foliage around a central reserve signed Ellicott, London surmounted by a break-arch strap supported basket of fruit beneath shaped backcock apron decorated with conforming stylised floral motifs, the 7.5 inch square single sheet silvered brass dial engraved with Roman numeral chapter ring and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with fine scroll pierced blued steel hands and signed Ellicott, London to the extremities of the lower margin, the upper left hand-hand upper corner with Strike/Silent selection switch, in a case with bras ball finial to the concave-sided pyramidal superstructure applied to the break-arch top with complex cornice mouldings, the opening front with scroll-pierced brass crescent-shaped fret over 6.5 inch circular convex glazed dial aperture fitted with a generous cast brass bezel, the lower corners with matching quadrant frets and with canted fluted angles, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over arched apertures with geometric pierced brass fret inserts, the rear with full-width arch-glazed door incorporating fluted canted angles matching the front, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base.52cm (20.5ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) 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 movement and dial of the present lot are a 'textbook' example of a type produced by the Ellicott workshop from around 1755, wherein the single-sheet silvered brass dial was set behind a front door incorporating a glazed dial aperture. There are at least a dozen clocks by Ellicott known with near identical movements and dials housed in cases following an earlier style with bell-top superstructure surmounted with a brass carrying handle akin to standard table clocks of the period (see Bruton, Eric The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks for one such example). The signature being just for 'Ellicott, London' would indicate that the movement and dial were made after John Ellicott (F.R.S.) took his son, Edward, into partnership circa 1758. This partnership lasted until John Ellicott's death in 1772. In addition to this, the style of the engraving to the backplate conforms to the earlier type of 'vine engraving' as discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS with two closely related backplates for clocks by David Hulbert and Robert Higgs illustrated on page 352 (Figure 19.5). This type of engraving was phased-out by around 1770 to be replaced by a lighter style of neo-classical influenced scroll design (see ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, page 362, Figure 20.6, for a backplate signed by Ellicott with this slightly later style of engraving). From this evidence the movement and dial can therefore be fairly accurately dated to the 1760's.Conversely the case exhibits elements in its design more indicative of those produced in around 1800. Most notably the detail of a concave sided 'pyramid' superstructure applied onto a break-arch top - a feature which was first introduced in around 1785 (alongside the introduction of 'balloon-shaped cases). This detail was first mostly used in cases with traditional dial formats (e.g. break-arch or full-arch), by makers such as James McCabe senior and Eardley Norton. The crescent-shaped fret over the dial was then subsequently introduced around the turn of the century primarily for use in cases with circular dial apertures. A good example of a case sharing all these features, albeit housing a rare oval dial for clock by Thomas Bannister, London, is illustrated in Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm English Domestic Clocks on page 309 (Figure 348). This example is notable in that it is dated 1801. When all the above is considered it is very unlikely that the movement and dial were made after 1772 and the case is no earlier than 1795. Notwithstanding this the clock is not a 'marriage' as such - as the case was clearly made for the movement and dial but at a slightly later date. This is most likely due to the original owner wanting to update the look of his clock to follow change in fashion.
Lot 155
A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEJOHN EDGECUMBE, BRISTOL, CIRCA 1820The four pillar single fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Jno's Edgecumbe, Bristol to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, with conforming turned wood dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside.36cm (14ins) diameter, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. John Edgecumbe is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as possibly born in 1784, becoming a 'Burgess of Bristol' on 8th October 1812, and working from 15 Old Market, Bristol, until 1834. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition however would probably benefit from a gentle service; it also appears all original. The fusee back pivot has a noticeable tall bush insert which some mat consider a little unsightly. The dial retains original surface but with noticeable peppered flaking and some bubbling. The signature and numerals have been strengthened probably just to heighten the original. The bezel and wooden surround are in fine condition retaining original hinge and lock. The box case is in very good original with the noticeable fault being a small chip to the rear left-hand corner of the backboard.Clock has pendulum, winder, and bezel lock key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 140
A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKTUPLING, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds heavy lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed Tupling, London above the pendulum holdfast clamp, the circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial also signed Tupling, LONDON to centre and with repeating loop pierced steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the break-arch case with hinged carrying handle over moulded cornice, the front with raised brass strung lozenge decoration within conforming line-edged panel flanked by further vertical stringing to the angles, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with raised brass string to the fascia over generous ball feet.45cm (17.75ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. A B. Tupling is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1820. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements although the pendulum holdfast screw appears to be of recent manufacture. The dial finish has been carefully refreshed hence presents well having a nice slightly mellowed colouring to the cream ground as well as some light surface wear in places. The case is generally in fine original condition. The right hand corner of the brass stringing beneath the dial has sprung but should be simple to re-fix into position. The skirt to the left hand side is still attached but the glue is dry and and joint feels weak so it may benefit from being prised-off and re-glued. The inset brass escutcheon panel around the bezel keyhole to the left hand side of the case has probably been enlarged to address veneer wear at some point. There is also a veneer crack beneath the edge of the bezel at VII Otherwise case is in fine original condition with faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and movement commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and a case key.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 154
A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMPIECEKALTENBACH, BATH, CIRCA 1810The four knopped pillar single fusee movement with tapered ogee-shouldered bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of 12.5 inches, the 12 inch cream painted circular convex Roman numeral dial signed KALTENBACH, BATH to centre and with steel spade hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, with conforming crisply-turned dial surround secured via pegs to the rear box case incorporating rare 'pencil case' upwards sliding access panels to sides, the lower section visible beneath the dial with shaped ears over curved base incorporating cock-beaded pendulum access flap.53.5cm (19.75ins) high, 38cm (15cm) wide, 19cm (7.5cm) deep. A maker with the surname Kaltenbach is noted in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as recorded in the Bath Journal, 31st March, 1794 as 'a German maker of musical clocks' temporarily located in a shop on Broad Street. Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition and appears all original except for the arbors of the third and escape wheels which appear to be historic service replacements. The dial retains original old surface which is in good condition with some very light historic crazing and a tiny amount of re-touching around the winding square. The black script has been re-touched almost certainly to faithfully restore the original worn text/numerals. The case is in fine original condition; the bezel has a replaced securing tab otherwise is in good original condition although the glass is set in reasonably recent plaster. The rear case is in very good original condition with faults limited to small chips to the edges of the sliding side panels and some minor are related bumps, scuffs and veneer cracks. The access flap at the base has some scooping out to the internal surface to allow some extra clearance of the pendulum; this appears to be an original feature. The dial securing pegs are most likely well-made replacements.Generally a very original example in ready to use condition. Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 70
A GILT BRASS ANNULAR ARMILLARY SPHERE ORRERY TIMEPIECE DEVON CLOCKS, EXMOUTH, CIRCA 1985The horizontal eight-day movement with tandem barrel drive and inverted platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance applied to the underside of the top plate, set beneath silvered annular Roman numeral hour and subsidiary minutes ring reading against a single blued steel arrow-shaped hand, the superstructure modelled with an armillary sphere enclosing a heliocentric orrery simulating the relative orbits of six planets around the sun against a meridian scale calibrated in degrees to interior and with the months of the year to exterior, the orrery motionwork contained between circular plates incorporating a shaped subplate and driven by an external pinion arbor engaging with one of the barrel greatwheels of the timepiece movement beneath, The top plate engraved Devon Clocks, ENGLAND, No. 1022/1500, the whole raised on a concave lacquered brass pedestal foot with turned wooden plinth incorporating integral winding key to underside; with original glass dome cover set on a separate turned mahogany base.The timepiece 44cm (17.25ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) diameter; the dome and stand 47cm (18.5ins) high, 23cm (9ins) diameter at the base. Devon Clocks is the trade name for timepieces produced by Deven Instruments Ltd which was initially formed in 1946 as a commercial outlet for products and services emanating from the horological workshop at St. Loye's College, Exeter. Comprising mostly of individuals with a disability, over 85 people were employed in their heyday. In 1976 Devon Instruments acquired the business of Charles Frodsham Limited and continued in their tradition of producing mechanical clocks made to traditional designs. The present timepiece was designed by John Mercer of Exeter and was produced in a limited run of 1500 examples from around 1980. Condition Report: Timepiece is in fine condition with faults limited to some dulling/oxidation to the gilt finish of pedestal foot. Dome is dirty/dusty but undamaged and the wooden plinth is in good original condition.Timepiece is complete with integral winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 141
A REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECETHE DIAL SIGNED FOR DWERRIHOUSE AND COMPANY, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with arched plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Dwerrihouse & Co., LONDON to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, with conforming narrow turned wood dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial finish refreshed).34.5cm (13.5ins) diameter, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. John Dwerrihouse was a noted maker who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1781 and working from Charles Street, London until 1805. The business was continued by his successors forming the partnerships 'Dwerrihouse and Carter' (1802-23); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Son' (1805-15); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Company' (1825); 'Dwerrihouse and Ogston' (1836) and 'Dwerrihouse Ogston and Bell' (circa 1840).Please note that the condition report for this lot was amended on 21/02/2024. Bidders may need to make themselves aware of these updates. Condition Report: Please note amendments to the below report were added on 21/02/2024; these additional comments are in block capitals. Movement is complete and appears all-original. Although it is in running condition a precautionary clean/service is advised THE SPRING BARREL WALL IS PROBABLY A REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE ORIGINAL POSIBLY CRACKING DUE TO STRESS. Movement is of eight-day duration. The dial finish has been restored hence we can offer no assurances that the name on the dial is actually the original maker however we are of the view that it most likely replicates the original text. The hands are nicely made and are probably original but re-blued. The bezel is in sound original condition although the attachment to the hinge is a little loose due to the solder failing bur remains attached with two pins. REGRETTABLY THE FRONT GLASS NOW IS CRACKED DUE TO PRESSING AGAINST ONE OF THE SCREWS THAT SECURE THE DIAL PANEL TO THE WOODEN SURROUND BECOMING LOOSE. The wooden surround is in good condition with no cracks or losses; the bezel lock is present but is not currently latching the bezel tab due to misalignment of the tab (bezel stays shut by friction). The box case is in sound original condition however the veneer to the curved underside has splits and losses. The flap is lacking cockbeading to the edges and the lock has been replaced by a brass turn-latch. The right-hand side door is lacking the veneer overlap to the upper edge and has a couple of small veneer chips to the upper left hand corner faults to the sides, top and rear are otherwise limited to a few age-related bumps and scuffs and light shrinkage.Timepiece has a pendulum and a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 67
AN AMERICAN POLYCHROME PAINTED CAST IRON FIGURAL BLINKING EYE NOVELTY MANTEL TIMEPIECE THE MOVEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO THE WATERBURY CLOCK COMPANY, THE CASE BY BRADLEY AND HUBBARD, CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1860The thirty-hour single-train movement with skeletonised plates and oversized lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic brass balance with wire armature connected from the lever to the pivoted eyes of the figure, with circular white laminated paper Roman numeral dial incorporating slot for the regulating lever at twelve-o'clock, set with hinged brass bezel into the belly of the case modelled as a portly gentleman in 18th century dress wearing bicorn hat, tailed green coat, red waistcoat, black breaches and boots, with eyes 'blinking' to the motion of the escapement, mounted on serpentine outline moulded oblong base with shaped apron painted with stylised foliate scrolls and incorporating feet to angles, the underside with cast inscription BRADLEY & HUBBARD, PATENT APPLIED, FOR, 1887, PCF, (lacking hands, hour wheel and pipe, and glass for the bezel).42cm (16.5ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. This design of 'blinking eye' novelty timepiece was Patented by The Bradley and Hubbard Manufacturing Company of Meriden, Connecticut on 14th July 1857. The present lot appears to be a variant of 'The Admiral' model but without rosette to the hat and epaulettes to the shoulders. A closely related timepiece was sold in these rooms on 15th September 2015 (lot 27 for £1,300 hammer), although this other example was in a 'The Admiral' variant case, it was fitted with a near identical movement to that of the present timepiece albeit stamped for The Waterbury Clock Company, Connecticut, to the frontplate. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the movement of the present timepiece was also made by Waterbury.
Lot 125
A FINE BRONZE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED MARBLE FIGURAL CERCLE TOURNANTS 'PENDULE AUX TROIS GRACES' THE CASE CAST IN THE MANNER OF ETIENNE-MAURICE FALCONNET, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe horizontal circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance mounted on the movement front plate, the 7.75 inch rotating annular chapter ring applied with twelve rectangular Roman numeral cartouche panels with gilt fleur-de-lys half hour markers beneath Arabic five minute annotations and dot minute markers to upper margin, reading against a single steel arrow-shaped hand fixed to the lower rim of the annular ring aperture, the sculptural case with stylised gilt pineapple cast finial to the circular stepped ogee superstructure supported above the chapter ring via four slender uprights, over hemispherical basin decorated with cast drapery supported on a generous patinated bronze sculptural upright cast as three semi clad Classical female figures standing on a disc inscribed FALCONNET, the circular base formed as a squat fluted white marble pedestal set on a gilt band cast with Vitruvian bands supported by four rectangular rosette panel decorated projecting panel feet with cavetto skirts, the front applied with an engraved brass plaque inscribed A Monsieur Louis GODCHAUX, SOC. A'ME BELGICA, SOC. A'ME LEONARD BIERMANS, SOC. A'ME ETABLISSEMENTS BREPOLS, MESSIEURS MESMAEKERS FRERES, SOC. A'ME LA TURNHOUTOISE, SOC. A'ME ETABLISSEMENT ANTOINE VAN GENECHETEN, RECONNAISSANTS.103cm (40.5ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) diameter at the base. Provenance:Louis Godchaux, Belgium, thence by direct family descent to the present owner. The form of the current lot was inspired by models created by Etienne-Maurice Falconnet (1716-91) which included a large white marble group created for the Comte Isaac de Comondo in around 1770, now housed at the Louvre. An anonymous small timepiece of closely related design and dated to around 1780 is illustrated in Brusa, Guiseppe L'ARTE DELL, OROLOGERIA IN EUROPA plates 614-15; whilst an essentially identical timepiece was sold at Rossini, Rue Drouot, Paris, 24th June 2021 (Lot 265) for £12,855.
Lot 190
Y A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY EBONY TABLE CLOCK WITH SILENT PULL-QUARTER REPEAT ON TWO BELLSSAMUEL WATSON, COVENTRY OR LONDON, CIRCA 1690The seven finned pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and 'silent' pull-quarter repeat on a graduated pair of bells, the backplate with external horizontal hour hammer spring towards the upper margin and engraved with symmetrical scrolling foliage incorporating tulip blooms around a central reserve signed Samuel Watson, the 6.125 inch square brass dial with vacant calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with squat fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and winged cherub cast spandrel mounts to angles, the ebony veneered case with eagle head and dolphin cast hinged brass carrying handle to the domed caddy superstructure over Knibb-style ogee cornice mouldings and rectangular glazed front door, the sides with brass repousse scroll decorated lozenge sound frets over rectangular windows and the rear with glazed door set within the frame of the case, on conforming ogee moulded shallow skirt base with brass disc feet.29cm (11.5ins) high with handle down, 22cm (8.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Samuel Watson was an important clockmaker and mathematician who is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as initially working in Coventry from around 1680 where he was Sheriff in 1686 before moving to Long Acre ('next door to the Bagnio in the Parish'), London, in around 1691; he was admitted to the Clockmakers' Company as a free Brother in 1692. He was supposedly 'Mathematician ordinary' to Charles II for whom he made an astronomical clock in 1682 followed by another clock which he did not finish until after the King's death. This clock was eventually sold to Queen Mary on its completion in 1690 and is preserved at Windsor Castle albeit in a later case. He also made two further complex astronomical clocks for Isaac Newton and invented five minute repeating for watches. He worked with the Lichfield based physician, John Floyer, in developing a medical 'pulse watch' which was subsequently advertised in 1707. Latterly, in November 1712, Watson approached the Clockmaker's Company with an instrument to 'discover the houre of the day at sea and several other useful mathematical matters' but to no avail. The current lot is designed to sound the hours and quarters on two bells only on demand. This form of quarter repeat mechanism is thought to have been devised for timepieces destined for night-time use in the bedroom; whilst striking clocks with quarter repeat facility were generally intended to be utilised downstairs during the day and upstairs at night. As a consequence silent-pull quarter repeating timepieces are rarer as the original owner would have to be very wealthy indeed to afford a timepiece reserved exclusively for use in the bed chamber. The design of the repeat mechanism used in the current lot is based to the system devised by Joseph Knibb (as described and illustrated in Allix, Charles and Harvey, Laurence HOBSON'S CHOICE pages 36-7) with the principal differences being the shape and positioning of the pivoted gear-toothed sector, and the use of cocked pivots and distinctive external horizontal springs for each of the bell hammers. These details, however, are almost identical to those on a clock by Henry Jones (ex, Vehmeyer Collection) illustrated in Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Clock Pull Repeat Striking 1675-1725 page 71. Indeed the only discernible difference between the Henry Jones timepiece and the current lot is a the provision of a second brass lever acting as a spacer between the gear toothed sector and the hour snail. In addition to the near-identical repeat system the present clock also shares other strong similarities with the movement Vehmeyer Henry Jones such as the chapter ring (in particular the squat fleur-de-lys half-hour markers) and the design of the backplate engraving - which can also be very closely compared to two backplates for clocks by Joseph Knibb illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 page 134, Figure 8.8. The case also shares the same mouldings, design/format of the side apertures, and overall proportions of the Vehmeyer Jones although the present lot does not have a repousse caddy. Another very similar silent-pull repeating timepiece by Henry Jones, sharing almost all of the above details, was sold in these rooms on 17th May 2015; this further example is notable in that it also had the very generous allocation of seven movement pillars as per the present clock.When all of the above observations are considered, it would be reasonable to suggest that the present timepiece could well have been made in the workshop of Henry Jones for retail by Samuel Watson. This possibility is perhaps further reinforced by the lack of place name within the signature which may suggest that the clock was supplied to Watson whilst he was still working in Coventry. If this was the case then the present lot would pre-date 1691, which is when Watson is believed to have moved to London. As a final note it is interesting to compare the present timepiece with Samuel Watson's slightly later clocks of the same specification. One such example is illustrated and described by Sunny Dzik in BENEATH THE DIAL... pages 99-102. This timepiece incorporates repeat work of near identical design as that used on the present clock but with the exception of the external horizontal hammer springs being dispensed in favour of the more standard arrangement comprising springs attached to the insides of the plates. As noted by Sunny Dzik this slightly later clock also belongs to a small series of timepieces that originally had sweep seconds hand revolving once every two minutes. The production of these centre-seconds timepieces may have been connected to Watson's work with the physician John Floyer, who was the first to apply timing of the heart rate as an important diagnostic indicator. The strong similarities between these later timepieces and the current lot would suggest that Samuel Watson was heavily influenced by the Henry Jones at the height of his career. Condition Report: For detailed condition report please contact the Dreweatts Clock department.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 113
A VICTORIAN BRASS SKELETON TIMEPIECE WITH PASSING STRIKEUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1860The pierced triple spire and scroll outline plates united by four columnar pillars enclosing single fusee and half-dead-beat escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum suspended behind the backplate, the passing strike sounding a single blow at the hour on a bell mounted between the spires with an axe-shaped hammer, the dial with silvered skeletonised Roman numeral chapter ring and steel spade hands, mounted via stepped cavetto moulded tapered brass feet onto a stepped grey-veined white marble D-ended plinth to take the glass dome cover over three disc-tuned feet.The timepiece including base and dome 44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep overall.
Lot 139
A WILLIAM IV BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH OCTAGONAL SURROUNDTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR W. THOMAS, LINCOLN, CIRCA 1830The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed W. THOMAS, Lincoln to centre, with unusual trefoil pierced steel hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, the octagonal surround with foliate scroll pierced marquetry infill to each of the segments within tight gadroon outer moulding, secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial finish refreshed).42cm (16.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep.
Lot 146
A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH FOURTEEN-INCH DIALTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR W. GOULDER AND SONS, GLOUCESTER, CIRCA 1825The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 14 inch slightly convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed W: Goulder & Sons, Gloster to centre, with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged convex-glazed moulded cast brass bezel, with conforming turned wood dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial finish refreshed).43cm (17ins) diameter, 19.5cm (7.75ins) deep. A W. Goulder does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however an Edward and John Gouldar are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watch & Clockmakers of the World as working in Gloucester 1840-42 then John alone 1850-79.
Lot 73
A GILT BRASS 'ATMOS' TIMEPIECEJAEGER-LE-COULTRE, MODEL 540, LATE 20th CENTURYThe single train movement wound via the expansion and contraction of an aneroid chamber mounted to the rear of the mechanism and regulated by torsion escapement with rotating balance suspended at the base of the movement and numbered 619448 to the suspension platform, the teardrop shaped plates inscribed ATMOS, JAEGER LECOUTRE, THIRTEEN JEWELS, SWISS, 540 to centre within circular Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands, the rectangular five-glass case with rounded angles and lift-out front glass incorporating repeat signature to lower right corner, over plinth base also with rounded angles incorporating bubble level to interior and three screw adjusting feet to underside.22.5cm (9ins) high, 20cm (8ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.Please note that the condition report for this lot was amended on 21/02/2024. Bidders may need to make themselves aware of these updates. Condition Report: Please note that the report below was updated 21/02/2024; the additional comments are in block capitals.Movement is running and appears to be keeping reasonable time however we have not had it running for long enough to verify the overall accuracy of the timepiece. WE HAVE NOW HAD THE CLOCK RUNNING OVER SEVERAL DAYS AND HAVE ESTABLISHED THAT THE TRAIN APPEARS TO BE 'STICKING; CAUSING IT TO STOP. ONCE THE HANDS ARE ADVANCE IT WILL CONTINUE RUNNING SUGGESTING THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH REGARDS TO MOTIVE POWER. The mechanism appears complete and all original; there is some dust ingress to the interior of the case but nothing problematic. The lift-out glass front panel thumb-piece (to the upper centre of the panel) is loose hence will become detached when the glass is lifted out. No damage is evident hence probably just needs re-attaching. The glass panel has some miniscule wear to the lower corners no doubt from repeated removal and refitting, this is only visible on very close examination when the panel is out. The case is in good original condition with defects limited to slight crazing and spotting to the protective lacquer-coat to the gilt finish and a few areas of very slight oxidation.Timepiece does not have box/packing; the serial number would suggest a date of manufacture of circa 1990.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 132
A VICTORIAN OAK WEIGHT-DROP TRUNK WALL REGULATOR TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single train movement with tapered plates, Harrison's maintaining power and deadbeat escapement regulated by wood rod seconds pendulum with large diameter brass-faced lenticular bob suspended from the case backboard, the 13 inch cream painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds to centre and blued steel spade hands set behind hinged glazed cast brass bezel, the case with box-shaped hood fronted with generous concentric ring-turned dial surround over carved fan ear infill, the trunk with slender cavetto throat mouldings, plain frieze and bevel glazed rectangular door over a canted panelled 'chisel' base.154cm (60.5ins) high, 56cm (22ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. Condition Report: Please see additional photosCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 165
A GERMANIC RENAISSANCE FORGED IRON WEIGHT-DRIVEN CHAMBER CLOCKPROBABLY SOUTH GERMANY OR SWITZERLAND, CIRCA 1600The frame with substantial square section corner posts riveted to the square top and bottom plates enclosing separately-would three-wheel trains with two-pieced forged wheels with rims jointed to the crossings, the going train with verge escapement regulated by tall-rim balance wheel oscillating above the top plate beneath the bell, and the strike train with twin-arbor warned lifting, locking enabled via a slotted cam applied to the second wheel arbor, and countwheel driven by pinion of report to the greatwheel arbor engaging with teeth cut to the inside wheel rim, sounding the hours via a vertically pivoted hammer on a bell mounted above the top plate, the ogee-arched rectangular painted iron dial secured to the frame via hooks, painted with star-centred Roman numeral chapter ring over subsidiary minute dial annotated with Roman numeral quarters, with iron hands and decorated with rose blooms over scroll borders onto a deep maroon/brown ground, the frame surmounted with bell supported within four-legged bearer applied with flowerehead motifs; with a later oak wall bracket incorporating a platform on slender bracket supports applied to an ogee-top back panel, (alarm mechanism no longer present).The clock 28cm (11ins) high, 11cm (3.375ins) wide, 14cm (5,5cm) deep; the clock on bracket 33cm (13ins) high overall. A clock of related design is described and illustrated in Robey, John Gothic Clocks to Lantern Clocks, Short-Duration Clocks & Rural Clocks 1480-1800 pages 69-72. The provision of warning to the strike train was slowly adopted during the closing years of the 16th century hence the present lot probably most likely dates to the early years of the 17th century (although it is possible that the second warning detent assembly was added early in the clocks life). The fact that the frame posts are rivetted to the top and bottom plates has necessitated the strike detent front pivots to incorporate removable dovetail inserts to allow full disassembly of the movement without breaking the frame apart.
Lot 151
AN EDWARDIAN OAK FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEJ. ROGERS, OXFORD, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 11.75 inch cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed J. ROGERS, OXFORD to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed moulded brass bezel with silvered canted insert to inner edge, with cushion-turned dial surround secured with pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side over pendulum access flap to the curved underside.39cm (15.25ins) diameter, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is complete and all-original. It will run however the mechanism is a little dirty/dusty hence a gentle clean/service is required; the pendulum suspension spring is snapped so a replacement will be required before the timepiece can be put into service. The movement is of eight-day duration and is stamped A.S. & S. MADE IN ENGLAND to the backplate. The dial retains original painted surface with two small flakes/losses to the centre and overall concentric rubbing/light surface scratching from repeated setting of the hands. The bezel is in good original condition, The case is in good original condition with faults limited to chipping/losses to the edge of the pendulum access flap and a few small chips to the veneers towards the rear of the underside. The left-hand side has a few pin-holes to the surface commensurate with something being repeatedly pinned (notice or label) on and around the door. One of the four dial securing pegs is missing.Timepiece has a pendulum but no winder or case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 195
A GEORGE II OAK THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKT. DICKER, SILCHESTER, CIRCA 1745The single-handed posted countwheel bell striking movement with rectangular section steel corner posts rivetted to the brass top and bottom plates and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markets and signed T. Dicker, Silchester to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hand and urn-centred scroll cast spandrels to angles, in an oak case with architectural cornice and plain frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with Doric three-quarter columns to angles, the rear edge with matching quarter columns, the trunk with concave throat over rectangular caddy moulded door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over plain skirt.202cm (79.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Thomas Dicker is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Silchester, Hampshire, 1736-56 before moving to Reading where he worked until his death in 1774. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears fundamentally all original. The dial is in good condition with faults limited to a few blemishes to the chapter ring which also has patchy discolouration to the silvering. Movement has later seatboard set on packing pieces indicating that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case. The case presents as being in good visual condition but has replaced backboard and the plinth has been re-faced with plywood fronted by veneers which match the rest of the case very well. Skirt is also a replacement. Clock has a pendulum and weight. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 108
A FINE VICTORIAN GILT BRASS GIANT CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE WITH ORIGINAL TRAVELLING CASEEDWARD WHITE, LONDON, NO. 691, CIRCA 1875The four columnar pillar eight-day single chain fusee back-wound movement with Harrison's maintaining power and Earnshaw-type spring detent chronometer escapement regulated by helical sprung split bimetallic balance incorporating screw timing weights to rim, set on a spotted horizontal platform within the plates towards the upper margin incorporating diamond endstone to the balance cock, the backplate with central aperture revealing the balance to upper margin over winding and hand-setting squares and engraved signature E. White, 20 Cockspur St., London, 691 to centre, the 3 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary running seconds hand at twelve o'clock and signed E. WHITE, 20 COCKSPUR S'T., LONDON to centre, with blued spade steel hands and set within a fine engine-turned gilt rectangular gilt mask framed by a canted bezel surround, the heavy thickly bevel-glazed frosted gilt brass case with hinged reeded baton-centred scroll-ended handle over rectangular top glass, inverted ogee cornice, and rounded uprights to angles, the rear with lift-out panel secured via a screw released via the winding key from beneath and with shuttered holes annotated with direction of wind arrow to the left and labelled SET HANDS to the right, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles, with original tooled black/green Morocco leather covered travelling case opening to reveal a deep green velvet lined interior incorporating dial aperture slide to the front. The timepiece 19.5cm (7.75ins) high with handle down, 13.3cm (5.25ins) wide, 10.8cm (4.25ins) deep; the travelling case 23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance:The present lot was sold at Christies King Street, London, sale of IMPORTANT CLOCKS AND MARINE CHRONOMETERS 6th December 2006 (lot 39) for £12,000 hammer where it was noted that the timepiece had been acquired from Garrards, London, in 1996. Subsequently purchased by the vendor from Anthony Woodburn. Edward White was a chronometer and carriage clock maker who operated from premises at 20 Cockspur Street, Pall Mall London from 1861 to 1890. He was a former workman for Dent and exhibited at the 1862 Exhibition taking a four-page advertisement in the catalogue. An essentially identical timepiece to the present lot (number 837) is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS pages 320-21 (Figures 21-23 a., b., c.). A chronometer carriage clock by Dent, housed in a near-identical case, is also illustrated on page 319 (Figure 21-22 a). Roberts notes that the similarities between the examples signed by both E. White and Dent are such that 'it would seem more than a little likely that they were made by the same hand'. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Dial is free from visible damage or restoration; the mask is in fine condition with faults limited to a very small surface blemish towards the lower margin. The case is in fine original condition with no visible chips to any of the glasses and good strong original fire-gilt finish exhibiting only very slight edge rubbing, The rear has some very slight surface denting to the upper moulding at the centre otherwise faults are very much limited to a few tiny surface blemishes. The travelling case is in good sound original condition but with some losses to the covering mostly to the lower rear corners. The leather strap is no longer present. The interior has some tears to the silk velvet lining and the lock now works with a standard type key (not a Bramah key).Timepiece is generally in near 'retail condition' and is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 35
Ɵ DERHAM, WILLIAMTHE ARTIFICIAL CLOCK-MAKER. A TREATISE OF WATCH, AND CLOCK-WORKPrinted for James Knapton, at the Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard, third edition, London 1714, pasted facsimile title page, with one of two fold-out equation tables (other lacking), music plate, and one of two horological plates (other also lacking), 8vo, 19th century quarter leather with marbled boards and gilt title to spine.
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