A French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze small figural mantel timepiece with musical stand The timepiece movement signed for Ville, Paris, early 19th century Fitted with a single fusee watch type movement with verge escapement regulated by sprung monometallic three-arm balance set beneath finely pierced and sculpted bridge applied to the backplate with regulation disc and engraved signature Ville a Paris to upper margin, with a gilt Roman numeral dial with concentric ring-turned matted centre and blued steel hands within milled bezel, in a case cast with gilt standing female Bacchant beside rocky outcrop cast with fruiting vines containing the movement applied with pan pipe and wine flagon crest and with vine entwined staff resting to the opposing side, the plinth base fronted with twin lion and festoon vine cast mount to front over repeating lappet leaf cast moulded skirt and leafy rose bloom feet, standing on a D -ended mahogany plinth containing a pull-wound musical movement playing a choice of two airs via a 2.5 inch pinned cylinder and multi-section steel comb set beside standing barrel drive with stopwork to cap on a polished brass bedplate stamped with serial number 5738 to leading edge, the front with brass levers and inset mother-of-pearl panel inscribed Changer and Jouer, the right hand side with pull-wing cord, on bun feet and with channelled upper surface to take the glass dome cover, the clock 27.5cm (11.75ins) high; 35cm (13.75ins) overall including glass dome cover.
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A Queen Anne walnut eight-day longcase clock Lewis Beavan, Bristol, circa 1705 The four finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Lewis, Beavan, Bristol, Fecit to lower margin, with pierced blued steel hands and twin cherub and crown leafy cast spandrels to angles, in a case with stepped caddy superstructure over ogee cornice and plain frieze above glazed hood door, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with rectangular book-matched veneered door centred with a lenticle, the sides stained pine to resemble walnut, on conforming ogee moulded herringbone and crossbanded plinth base with double moulded skirt, 227cm (89.5ins) high approx. Lewis Beavan does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however stylistically the current lot can be confidently dated to the first decade of the 18th century. The case is of typical Bristol type for this date with the sides originally finished with scumbled decoration to simulate walnut.
Ω A Victorian lacquered brass skeleton timepiece Unsigned, third quarter of the 19th century The six slender baluster turned pillar single chain fusee movement with five spoke wheel crossings and half-deadbeat escapement regulated by decorative disc bob gridiron pendulum, the train vertically planted between fine pedestal cartouche-shaped plates pierced with a design reminiscent of 17th century Boulle marquetry with central vase motif surmounted by equestrian figure and adorned with foliate scrolls and tendrils, the front with elaborately fretted silvered chapter ring with oval Gothic style Roman cartouche numerals within delicate foliate borders incorporating minute ring, on red velvet covered plinth applied to an line-border inlaid D -ended rosewood stand to take a glass dome cover standing on bun feet, the plates 26cm (10.25ins) high; 43cm (17ins) high overall.Cites RegulationsPlease note that this lot (lots marked with the symbol Ω in the printed catalogue) may be subject to CITES regulations when exported from the EU. The CITES regulations may be found at www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites
An unusual precision longcase timepiece with duplex escapement and centre seconds Unsigned, late 18th century The four finned-pillar eight-day movement with tall plates and unusual deadbeat duplex escapement utilising two identical escape wheels applied to the same arbor and split anchor with unusual roller pallets regulated by substantial seconds pendulum with braced triple rod and 8 inch diameter lenticular bob, the 12 inch square single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with concentric calendar to inner track and Arabic five minutes to outer track, the spandrels areas with rococo scroll and floral spray engraved decoration, in an architectural mahogany case with triangular tympanum over plain lintel and fluted columns with brass caps and bases flanking the glazed hood door, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with rectangular crossbanded caddy moulded door over recessed panel fronted plinth base with moulded skirt, 206cm (81ins) high.
A model of a live steam horizontal mill engine, the single cylinder 2 1/4" bore by 4 1/2" stroke lagged in simulated wooden planking with brass strapping. The steam valve linked to eccentric on the open crank, slipper guide for connecting rods and split bearings with 9 1/2" diameter six spoked flywheel. The model finished in green and red paintwork with polished brightwork and mounted on wooden plinth with moulded edge. Length 60cm by 28cm.Overall height 29cm.
A well engineered model of the live steam over crank stationary engine Georgina , built by Mr T.D.Walshaw in 1981 with builders plaque and to the design by Tubal Cain with spoked gun-metal flywheel supported on architectural arch columns with wishbone linkage to single cylinder being 5/8 bore by 1 1/8th stroke, fitted inside steam chest and having speed governor fitted. The model finished in green and red paintwork and mounted on wooden plinth with moulded edge. Total height 26cm. Base 16cm by 18cm. The original full size engines date from around 1840.
A live steam model of a Stuart Turner Major Beam engine, with beam supported on bright-work turned central pillar with Watt s parallel motion linkage to single vertical cylinder 1 3/4" bore by 3 3/4" stroke having inside steam chest and brass oiler cup. The steam valve with bevel gear linkage to open crank with fitted speed governor, water pump driven from beam which is fitted with brass oilers and has a 13 1/2" diameter six spoked flywheel. The model finished in green and red paintwork with polished bright-work and mounted on wooden plinth with moulded edge. Length 60cm. Width 29cm. Overall height 50cm.
A model of a horizontal live steam mill engine, having single cylinder lagged in wood with brass strapping, steam inlet and exhaust, trunk guide and connecting rod fitted to open crank with eccentric driven slide valve gear and single spoked flywheel. The crank running on split bearings. The model finished in green and red paintwork and mounted on rectangular wooden plinth. Base 20cm x 12cm.
A well engineered model of a live steam M E Beam engine, the beam supported on a turned central column with fitted water pump, inside steam valve with vertical single cylinder, steam inlet valve, speed governor and bevel gears to crank(incomplete), eccentric driven valve gear, and 9 inch spoked flywheel. The model finished in green paintwork with polished bright-work and set on a wooden plinth with moulded edge. 43cm x 21cm.
A Stuart Turner model beam engine, the central column supporting beam with bronze bearings, brass oiler cups, parallel motion and having single wooden clad cylinder with outside steam valve, eccentric linkage to crank, steam inlet control valve, speed governor with shut-off control at steam valve, spoken flywheel 18cm in diameter and small fitted pulley wheel. The model mounted on simulated brick-work plinth with fitted handrails. Plinth 45cm by 28cm. Total height 32cm.
A well engineered model of a Stuart Turner No 9 live steam horizontal mill engine, having lagged single cylinder with 1 1/2 inch bore by 1 1/2 inch stroke with slipper guide, open crank having 5 inch diameter six spoked flywheel and eccentric driven steam valve linked to crank. The model finished in blue paintwork with polished brightwork. Wooden plinth 29cm x 14cm.
A well engineered model of a Stuart Turner live steam single Victoria horizontal mill engine, the single cylinder 1 inch bore x 2 inch stroke with steam valve to the top of steam chest, cross-head guides, open crank, 7 inch diameter spoked flywheel and eccentric driven steam valve linked to crank. Steam inlet control wheel and fitted brass displacement oiler. The model finished in red paintwork with polished brightwork and mounted on wooden plinth 44cm x 18cm.
A well engineered model of the live steam over crank stationary engine Georgina , built to the design by Tubal Cain with spoked flywheel supported on architectural arch columns with wishbone linkage to single cylinder, inside fitted steam valve and having fitted speed governor. The model finished in green and red paintwork and set on plinth. 17cm x 19cm.
A well engineered model of The Steeple live steam engine, built to drawings by Anthony Mount and based on a land engine circa 1860, the single cylinder approximately 1 inch bore by 2 1/8 inch stoke, with open crank supported on steeple supports, eccentric driven steam valve, the single cylinder lagged in planked hardwood with brass banding, steam control valve, spoked flywheel 22cm diameter. The model finished in green paintwork with polished brightwork and mounted on hardwood plinth measuring 22cm x 19cm, overall 30cm high. Note: A Steeple engine is so called because of the resemblance of the piston rod extension to a church steeple. Steeple engines were an early attempt to get away from the beam engine arrangement. The first steeple engines were designed by Napier in the 1830s for use in paddle boats. The cylinder went in the bottom of the boat, the crankshaft was at deck level, and the upper section was housed in a deck house.
A well engineered model of a live steam horizontal mill engine, the single cylinder with connecting rod, cross-head guides, open crank with eccentric driven steam valve, 5 1/2 inch diameter spoken flywheel. The model finished in green paintwork and mounted on un-stained wooden plinth. 31cm x 17cm.
A well engineered model of a Stuart Turner Victoria horizontal live steam mill engine, having single cylinder with top mounted steam valve 1 inch bore by 2 inch stroke, 7 inch diameter spoked flywheel, cross-head guides, fitted speed governor, open crank with eccentric driven steam valve and mounted on wooden plinth. 39cm x 20cm.
A well engineered model of a live steam horizontal mill engine, the single cylinder with wooden cladding, cross-head guides and open crank with eccentric driven steam valve and 9 inch diameter spoked flywheel. The model finished in grey paintwork with red painted spoked flywheel and mounted on wooden plinth 47cm x 23cm.
A well engineered freelance model of a live steam vertical stationary engine, built to a design by Mr Russell of Fraserburgh with single cylinder having wooden lagging and side steam valve with eccentric linkage to open crank, fitted with twin flywheels and mounted on wooden plinth. 19cm x 13cm.
A well engineered model of a Bodmers Sliding Cylinder live steam stationary engine, built by the late Mr A J Bodily of Northamptonshire from Anthony Mount drawings with central cylinder lagged in planked hardwood with brass bands. Of over-crank design supported on four columns with spoked flywheel 9 inches in diameter, the shaped base on rectangular hardwood plinth bearing builders brass plaque. Base 21cm by 18cm. Total height 43cm.
A well engineered model of a live steam horizontal mill engine, the single cylinder with hardwood lagging, brass cylinder straps, cross-head guides for connecting rod, disc open crank with eccentric driven steam valve, water feed pump and spoked flywheel. The engine mounted on black painted sole plate with mahogany plinth. 39cm x 18cm.
A well engineered model of a horizontal twin cylinder live steam mill engine, set on polished brass mounted plinth and being of open crank design with eccentric driven steam valves set to the sides of the cylinders and having single spoked flywheel. Steam inlet control by wheel. The model set on hardwood plinth with turned brass column supports. 43cm x 21cm.
A well engineered model of a 'Vulcan' live steam beam engine, built to the design by Edgar T. Westbury, the A frame type engine with Watt s parallel action and single cylinder, approximately 7/8 inch bore by 2 1/4 inch stroke, open crank with brass cup oilers, eccentric driven steam valve, water pump linked to beam, steam control valve and spoked flywheel 22cm diameter. The model finished in green paintwork, supported on black painted trestle pillars with wooden plinth measuring 33cm x 15cm.
A well engineered model of a live steam vertical twin simple marine launch engine, the open crank with eccentric driven steam valves at each end and disc flywheel. The model finished in polished brass and green paintwork with red paintwork to cylinders and mounted on wooden plinth. 17cm x 12cm.
A well engineered model of a Simpson & Shipton short stroke rotary steam engine, built to drawings by Stewart Hart based on the 1851 original engine, the steam chamber linked by connecting rods to the open crank, having brass cup oilers, eccentric driven steam valve, metal clad steam chamber, steam inlet, spoked flywheel 17cm diameter. The model finished in black paintwork, mounted on hardwood plinth measuring 24cm x 24cm. Overall height 24cm. Note: This engine was patented in 1848 by two Manchester engineers - Joseph Simpson and James Alfred Shipton. It is a rotary steam engine, but it still uses connecting rods to drive the crankshaft. The 'cylinder' or perhaps better described as a chamber, sits on a table carried on four short columns. Inside the chamber is a piston lying on its side. Passing through the piston is an eccentric shaft, connected to the outer ends of the shaft are cranks. Connecting rods drop from these cranks to the crankshaft carried on bearings fixed to the base. Steam enters the chamber through a balanced slide valve and impinges on the side of the piston rolling it around inside the chamber.
A model of an early 20th century horizontal live steam mill engine, built by Mr J W Mac Donnell of Stockton on Tees and having single cylinder lagged in hardwood, spoked flywheel with open crank, cross-head guides and eccentric driven steam valve from crank. The model finished in lined paintwork and has fitted safety rails set on wooden plinth with builders plaque. 46cm x 19cm
A model of a horizontal live steam mill engine, having single cylinder clad with wood and fitted with brass cylinder straps, cylinder drain cocks, steam inlet valve, top mounted steam valve with linkage to open crank and disc type flywheel 22cm in diameter, cross-head guides with brass oiler cups fitted and ratchet oiler system. The model has its own horizontal boiler with fitted pressure gauge, safety valve and associated pipework (no burner or sight-glass present). The whole set on a pine plinth with side carrying handles. Base 61cm by 36cm. Total height to top of chimney 47cm.
A well engineered 1 inch scale freelance model of a live steam table engine, based on a Waller s table engine, the single cylinder approximately 7/8 inch bore by 1 3/4 inch stoke, with open crank having brass cup oilers and set on angular supports, eccentric driven steam valve, the single cylinder lagged in planked hardwood with metal banding, steam control valve, spoked flywheel 22cm diameter, small spoked belt drive wheel. The model finished in black paintwork and mounted on hardwood plinth measuring 17cm x 17cm. Overall height 39cm. Note: The first table engine is credited to Henry Maudsley in 1805, the type was built by many manufacturers during the 19th century. This example is a later one from the 1880s. Details came from a book published in the 1880s, the author was a director of George Waller and Co.
An early 20th century model of a live steam horizontal mill engine, the single cylinder with hardwood cladding, brass steam inlet pipe, speed governor (incomplete), open crank with eccentric linked steam valve, eccentric driven water pump and brass spoked flywheel. The model mounted on period mahogany plinth. 28cm x 12cm.
A model of a Stuart Turner No 8 horizontal live steam mill engine, the single cylinder 1" bore by 1" stroke and lagged in blued metal with two fitted brass drain-cocks, eccentric driven steam valve, trunk guide and connecting rod to crank with 3 1/2 inch six spoked flywheel. The model finished in traditional green paintwork on wooden plinth 24cm by 12cm.
A well engineered model of diagonal live steam paddle steamer engine, built to the Edgar T Westbury design with twin inclined cylinders 1 1/2 inch stroke x 3/4 inch bore, Stephenson's valve gear, direction control , eccentric driven steam valves and mounted on plinth. The model finished in cream paintwork with polished bright-work. 21cm x 24cm.
A well engineered model of a live steam M E Beam engine, the beam supported on a turned bright-work central column with fitted water pump, inside steam valve with brass oilers to the vertical single cylinder, steam inlet valve with shut off linkage to speed governor and bevel gears to crank, eccentric driven valve gear and 9 inch diameter spoked flywheel. The model finished in green paintwork and set on a simulated brickwork plinth fitted with checker plate, safety rails and ladder. Plinth 43cm x 22cm.
A well engineered model of a Stuart Turner No 9 live steam horizontal stationary mill engine, the single cylinder with 1 1/2 inch bore by 1 1/2 inch stroke and having metal cladding, open crank with eccentric driven steam valve. An original 5 inch diameter six spoked flywheel and a larger flywheel fitted. The model finished in green and red paintwork with polished bright-work and set on wooden plinth. 22cm x 8cm.
A model of a live steam Maudsley vertical over crank table engine, the motion and two flywheels supported on four bright-work columns, eccentric driven water pump, open crank with eccentric driven steam valve and single cylinder lagged in planked hardwood with brass banding. The model finished in green paintwork and mounted on wooden plinth with polished metal corners. 21cm x 21cm. In need of some attention prior to re-commissioning.
A well engineered model of a Stuart Turner live steam beam engine, having Watt's parallel motion, single cylinder 1 inch bore x 2 inch stroke, 7 inch diameter flywheel, outside steam chest with steam valve. The model finished in red lined paintwork with polished brightwork and set on wooden plinth. 35cm x 17cm. Overall height 27cm.
A very well engineered model of a Stuart Turner No 9 live steam horizontal mill engine, having brass lagged single cylinder, bore 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inch stroke with fitted drain-cocks having associated pipework, speed governor, water pump, slipper guide for connecting rod, open crank with 5 inch diameter six spoked flywheel and eccentric driven steam valve from crank. The model finished in dark red paintwork with polished bright-work and set on wooden plinth. 32cm x 20cm.
A well engineered 1 inch scale model of a Scotch crank live steam stationary engine, built to the Anthony Mount drawings and based on the 1848 original engine, the single cylinder 1 inch bore by 2 inch stroke, linked to Scotch crank motion and central open crank with brass oiler cups, eccentric driven steam valve, the single cylinder lagged in planked hardwood with metal banding, steam control valve, bevel gear driven speed governor connected to shut off valve, spoked flywheel 22cm in diameter and small spoked belt drive wheel. The model finished in green paintwork and set on wooden plinth. 17cm x 21cm. Overall height 30cm.
An unusual early 20th century model of a vertical twin cylinder live steam stationary engine, the twin simple cylinders with hardwood planked lagging, polished brass mounts, central mounted flywheel flanked by eccentric driven steam valves and mounted on brass plate with wooden plinth. 26cm x 23cm.
A well engineered model of a 'Lady Stephanie' six column live steam Beam Engine, built to the design by Tubal Cain with single cylinder having outside steam chest. The beam supported on six reeded vertical columns with motion and speed governor set within. Six spoked flywheel set to side with eccentric driven steam valve linkage from crank. The model finished in red and black paintwork with polished brightwork and set on oak plinth 32cm. x 15cm.
A gauge 1 model of a 4-8-4 Norfolk and Western tender Locomotive No.611, built by Aster and being electrically powered with fine detailing including twin outside cylinders, valve gear, fluted motion, steps, handrails and cab interior. The model finished in black lined livery and comes together with a bespoke rolling road and track on pine plinth. Original Aster box. Total length of model 105cm.
A small live steam twin simple vertical marine engine, built to the drawings by Rudy Kouhoupt with twin cylinders 1/2 inch bore by 5/8 inch stroke, vertical guides and turned pillars supporting the cylinders with eccentric operated steam valves linked to crank and disc flywheel. The model finished in green and red paintwork with wooden plinth. 17cm x 11cm.
19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVERED AND GILT BRONZE STUDY OF A HORSEWOMAN ON HER REARING CHARGER, oval naturalistic base with marble plinth. 19.5cm long x 19cm high approx.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Some surface wear through handling, particularly to the horse, but no obvious significant damage or losses.
LARGE ROYAL DOULTON BESWICK WARE STUDY OF 'CANCARA - THE BLACK HORSE', a Beswick Centenary piece, 1894-1994 on wooden, circular plinth with title plaque, printed marks to base. 43.5cm high overall.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Appears in good overall condition with no obvious damage, cracks or chips. Surface wear and marks as expected with age, green baize to plinth faded.
TIBETAN GILDED BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA, on a lotus petal throne, his right hand raised in the Vitarka Mudra or gesture of debate. 7 character mark engraved to front of plinth with double Varja symbol to the bronze base. 12cm high.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: General wear with age. Paint loss to head area. Dinks and dents to base and rim area but overall no obvious cracks/splits etc.Age is unknown. Provenance from a local private vendor.
FRENCH ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE 'CERCLE TOURNANTS' URN SHAPED, CHERUB MOUNTED MANTEL CLOCK, having horizontal ceramic scales reading in Roman numerals and Arabic numerals, the case bedecked with floral swags and entwined with a serpent pointing to the relevant time on an architectural plinth base, standing on Ormolu feet. 39.5cm high.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Cosmetically appearing in good condition, the marble is rather grubby and with fritts and small chips to the edges in places, appears to have been re-gilded overall, not tested, lacks key.
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