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Lot 654
G-Plan - Herbert Gibbs - A vintage retro mid 20th century teak wood Herbert Gibbs bookcase cabinet being of rectangular forms with glass twin sliding doors to reveal glass shelving interior over a twin sliding doors to reveal cupboard space over a squared plinth base. Measures approx; 113cm x 92cm x 28cm.
Lot 835
A vintage early 20th Century circa 1930s double wardrobe. Of rectangular form with twin cupboard doors opening to reveal a shelf to top right spacious hanging space shelf to lower, with turned wooden pulls raised on a plinth base. No screws / fixings / key missing and one knob. Measures approx. 182cm x 121cm x 55cm.
Lot 987
A 19th century Victorian mahogany dome top triple wardrobe compactum. Raised on a plinth base with large fielded panel arched doors having dome top pediment atop. The interior with linen slides over drawer to the right with hanging space to the double section. Measures approx; 227cm x 195cm x 52cm.
Lot 26
A verdigris bronze figure of a Grecian lady, on cast-iron stepped plinth base, H57.5cmThe basket the figure is holding up is missing its fitting, there is a clear and visible gap over the left shoulder and underneath the right arm, hole still present in her back but wings are missing, there is a rectangular cut-out section along her left thigh, quite heavily worn all over, age-related surface ware, marks etc
Lot 129
An large 19th Century Victorian mahogany breakfront library bookcase cabinet having and arched back rail over a chamfered edge top. Below a decorative carved frieze with flower head carved decoration with a central protruding double glazed door section with adjustable shelves within. The central cabinet flanked by further glazed door components to each side with all being raised on a plinth base Measures approx; 131cm x 160cm x 47cm.
Lot 194
A WALNUT AND ARABESQUE MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY JOSEPH JACKEMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1700The five finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11.25 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and bold ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with generous fleur-de-lys half hour markers, small Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and signed Jos: Jackeman, Londini fecit to lower margin, with bold scroll-pierced blued steel hands and winged cherub mask scroll cast spandrels to angles incorporating foliate engraved infill decoration to the plate between, in a case with generous ogee moulded cornice and foliate scroll-pierced fret to frieze over hinged front with glazed dial aperture within foliate Arabesque veneered surround applied with Solomonic twist turned three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over 40.5 inch rectangular door veneered with marquetry foliate strapwork executed in the Barianesque manner inhabited with Ho-Ho- birds and grotesques, centred with a brass lenticle and with complex moulded edge, with conforming repeating leafy scroll decoration to surround and the sides with twin shaped line-bordered panels, the plinth base with complex architectural top moulding over conforming marquetry panel-decorated fascia within banded surround, on ogee moulded skirt, (the case probably Dutch).205cm (80.5ins) high; 51cm (20ins) wide, 27cm (10.ins) deep at the cornice. Joseph Jack(e)man is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed in the Clothworker's Company in 1669 for seven years, and was made free of that Company in 1681. He promised the Clockmaker's Company, in September 1682, that he would join at the next quarter court, but did not. This suggests that he working as a clockmaker outside the control of the Clockmaker's Company, hence would be liable to a fine/prosecution if he was seen to be trading. In 1695 he was living with his wife, Margaret, in the parish of St. Magnus the Martyr. His name does not appear on an oath of allegiance for any of the livery companies in 1697, however a possible second marriage to Ann Ashley is recorded as taking place at St Dunstan's Stepney that year. Loomes further notes that Baillie records him as working until 1716.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a loss to the lower right hand corner of the plate (mostly not visible when movement is in the case) otherwise is generally in good clean condition. The movement and dial are fitted with a non-original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of case (which appear undisturbed). As catalogued the case is almost certainly Dutch in origin hence is most likely not original to the movement and dial (unless the movement and dial were originally supplied/exported uncased for 'casing-up' locally in The Netherlands).Case is generally in very good original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear and other blemishes commensurate with age and use. Clock is complete with two weights pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 139
Y A VICTORIAN BRASS SKELETON TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, MID 19th CENTURYThe single train chain fusee movement with six-spoke wheelwork set between pierced stepped Gothic spire-shaped plates united by six ringed baluster double-screwed pillars, the anchor escapement regulated by heavy-bob pendulum swinging behind the plates to the rear, opposing gilt Roman numeral chapter ring and steel spade hands set beneath a conforming subsidiary seconds dial to the front, mounted via four conical feet onto an oval blue silk topped stepped rosewood plinth base inlaid with brass rosette-centred trident motif to front over bun feet; with glass dome cover.The clock 29.5cm (11.5ins) high, 15cm (5ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; including stand and globe 43cm (17ins) high, 22cm (8.5ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep overall.
Lot 152
A WILLIAM IV/EARLY VICTORIAN SMALL BLACK MARBLE LIBRARY MANTEL TIMEPIECEJAMES MCCABE, LONDON, SECOND QARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe circular four columnar pillar eight-day single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and signed Ja's McCabe, Royal Exchange, London over serial number 2824 to backplate, the 3.5 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial further engraved James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, 2824 to centre, with blued steel moon hands within a silvered engine-milled surround set behind a hinged bevel-glazed cast brass bezel, the plinth-form case with tablet upstand over cavetto cornice and the rear with hinged glazed bezel matching that of the front, on stepped cavetto moulded skirt base.24cm (9.5ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) 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. Condition Report: Movement is relatively clean working condition and appears all-original; the pendulum holdfast screw is lacking. The dial has slight overall mellowing to the silvering otherwise is in good original condition. The case is in sound original condition with damage limited to edge chipping with the worst being to the rear left corner of the cavetto cornice mouldings.Timepiece has pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 120
A REGENCY ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE MANTEL TIMEPIECEBAETENS, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The circular four columnar pillar eight-day single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by a pendulum with a sunburst mask cast bob, the backplate applied with rectangular plate engraved BAETENS, 23 Gerrard Street, Soho London to lower margin, the 3.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic fifteen minutes to the outer minute track and steel moon hands within a fine engine-milled bezel, the case with eagle surmount to the drum housing the movement supported at the sides by a pair of Doric columns with twin handled urn decorated relief surmounts and engine milled bands to shaft, the centre with pendant apron cast with drapery swags over a pierced octagonal panel enclosing allegorical figures, the cavetto moulded plinth base with patinated bronze reclining lion to centre and with Classical mask decorated foliate cast mount to front, on engine-milled bell-shaped feet.35cm (13.75ins) high, 21.5cm (8.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements although the pendulum may not be original. The dial has some very light but relatively extensive surface scratching which is only visible due to some dirt ingress; a good clean should see these disappear. There are also a couple of very small hairline cracks. The drum of the case is not gilded and has some slight denting/distortion to the rear edge where it meets the snap-on rear cover. The eagle surmount and right hand finial have been repaired; the latter has a slight loss near the base. The plinth base has a small casting crack to the right hand side and to the rear near the left hand corner; the rear right hand foot also has a casting fault to the lower edge. Case otherwise is in fine original condition with minimal wear to the strong, rich gilt finish.Timepiece has a pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 77
A GEORGE III OAK THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKJ. STORR, YORK, CIRCA 1775The four pillar countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre and applied slivered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and framed rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath silvered boss engraved J. Storr, York flanked by conforming Pegasus cast mounts, the case with stepped ogee shaped caddy superstructure over architectural cornice and hinged break-arch glazed dial aperture, the trunk with concave throat moulding, on stepped ogee moulded plinth base, (lacking pendulum, weight and trunk door).209cm (82.25ins) high excluding finials, 48cm (19ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. The Storr family of Quakers originated from Ostwick in East Riding before moving to Summercroft, Selby and later to York. Batty Storr was born in 1710 and set up in York as a clockmaker most likely taking-on the workshop of his older brother, Marmaduke, who moved to London in around 1728. Jonathan Storr was Batty's eldest surviving son born in York in 1739. Although Jonathan was brought up as a Quaker he evidently left his faith as he was baptised in the Church of England as an adult in 1768 (most likely to allow him to marry Elizabeth Silbeck in York later that year). Jonathan Storr's workshop was located at the corner of Minster Gates in York; in his will dated 24th January 1804 he left most of his goods to his brother, William and his servants.
Lot 135
A GILT BRASS 'ATMOS' TIMEPIECEJAEGER-LECOULTRE, GENEVA, 1960'SThe 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 281571 to suspension platform, the square gilt on white baton numeral chapter ring with Arabic quarters enclosing motionwork inscribed ATMOS, JAEGER LECOULTRE, SWISS MADE, the rectangular five-glass case with canted angles and lift-out front glass over plinth base fitted with three screw-adjustable feet and a bubble level to interior.23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep.Condition Report: The timepiece is in working condition (will continue running when the balance is released), timekeeping has not been checked. The case is in sound original condition with some dust/grime build-up to the upper surfaces and slight degradation to the finish in places. The small gilt tab for lifting-out the front door glass is missing a tiny grub screw hence is loose however the tab is held-in place by the case when the glass is in position, and it still can be used to assist with the removal of the glass to access the dial.There is no outer case, packaging or paperwork with present timepiece. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 198
A FINE EBONISED ARCHITECTURAL MINIATURE LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH EARLY TIC-TAC ESCAPEMENT AND ALARMTHE MOVEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WISE, LONDON, CIRCA 1673 AND LATERThe four double-baluster turned pillar movement with plates measuring 6.375 by 4 inches enclosing four-wheel train with the earliest form of tic-tac escapement regulated by lenticular bob half-seconds pendulum, the right hand side fitted with a transverse weight-driven alarm mechanism with verge crownwheel and vertically pivoted hammer for sounding on a bell mounted set above the plates, fitted with a 7 inch square gilt brass dial with Arabic hour engraved silvered alarm setting disc to the matted centre within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the minute track, with fine sculpted steel hands and gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles within line border interrupted by engraved text John Wise Londini fecit to lower edge, in a finely executed case most probably constructed using period elements with rising hood incorporating triangular pediment over crisply moulded projecting cornice, Knibb-style alternating scroll-and-circle pierced alarm sound fret to frieze, and Corinthian three-quarter columns with gilt caps and bases flanking fixed the dial aperture, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards rising past the lintel to meet the cornice overhang at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over 38.5 inch slender rectangular door applied with two long around a central short raised panels within a half-round moulded surround, on stepped ogee top plinth base decorated with high-position step to the box.174cm (68.5ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 20.8cm (8ins) deep. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn. The double-baluster form of the movement pillars of the current lot can be directly compared to those of a table clock by John Wise sold in these rooms on 6th September 2011 (lot 151) for £46,000 hammer and on a month-duration longcase clock (case later) with 9.5inch dial sold at Cheffins in their Fine Sale 11th September 2019 (lot 427) for £6,000. In addition to the double-baluster design pillars these two clocks also shared the same unusual portrait engraved decoration to the maintaining power winding hole shutters. When considering this unusual pillar design and the overall feel of the movement of the current lot an attribution to the workshop of John Wise would appear certain.The tic-tac escapement of the current lot is of the earliest form utilising an escape wheel with teeth profiles essentially matching those of a 'normal' wheel. This configuration can be compared to that seen on a short duration astronomical timing movement made for St. Andrews University by Joseph Knibb (at the order of astronomer James Gregory) in around 1673 illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover C.B.; and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 137 (Plate 177). Although the escape wheel and pallet arbor in the present movement appear original the very small pallets are probably replacements most likely required dur to wear; not withstanding this the escapement would appear to be a significant survivor.The dial and case are most likely restorations/recreations executed to the highest standards resulting in an exquisite miniature clock of the finest proportions and detailing befitting of the fine early movement.Condition Report: Movement is in fine condition with original wheel-work to the going train; the second wheel arbor has been repaired with a sleeve and the escape wheel re-pinioned. The pallet arbor appears original but the pallets themselves have probably been reworked. The alarm mechanism appears as it should although the release/locking detent may be a replacement. Although the movement has an overall oxidised/patinated appearance it is in good working order having been carefully conserved to retain old surfacers to the mechanism. The dial is very well made but with some noticeable casting faults to the plate. The mellow colour/patination is very good but we suspect that it may be a very well executed restoration/reconstruction hence is best described as being of indeterminate age. The case is almost certainly of relatively recent construction (within the last 20 years or so) but is exquisitely made, beautifully detailed and of perfect proportions. The carcass almost certainly uses 'period' timber and the overall feeling of age with shrinkage and patination is very well expressed. The only notable blemishes to the case are a slight water stain to the left-hand front hood column and the fact that the trunk door is missing its lock.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, weights and a 17th century style engraved brass winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 86
Y AN IMPRESSIVE FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET CASE AND DIAL IN DISTRESSED CONDITIONSIGNED FOR BALTHAZAR, PARIS, PROBABLY MID TO LATE 19th CENTURYThe incomplete 8.5 inch circular twelve-piece deep cobalt blue-on-white Roman numeral cartouche numeral dial with Louis XIV profile bust cartouche and crown cast centre and sculpted steel hands, over apron mount cast with Classical female emblematic of the sciences and agriculture flanking small oval enamel plaque inscribed BALTHAZAR, APARIS to centre, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry veneered case with brass urn finials over pierced strapwork scroll cast swollen frieze and cavetto scroll collar surmounting the ogee-shaped superstructure decorated in the Barianesque manner with female figure and portrait bust inhabited foliate marquetry, the angles with Satyr mask mounts over scrolls supporting further finials and the conforming sides set at under ninety degrees from the front, the fascia with fine complex moulded cast break-arch cornice over scrolling marquetry veneered surround to the dial aperture curving outwards at the angles and applied with canted cast gilt female terms over integral scrolls applied with gilt foliage, the sides of curved profile each finely veneered with foliate strapwork incorporating engraved sunburst mask over Classical figure and urn panel to lower margin, the rear angles applied with conforming terms and the front apron centred with an cast mask with elaborate headdress, the whole supported via four cast recumbent equines onto a serpentine outline plinth base applied with foliate case collars and with remnants of fine marquetery veneers (heavily distressed, lacking cast front door frame, and other mounts/elements).77.5cm (30.5ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. A closely related 'pendele aux chevaux' case to the current lot is in the Royal Collection and can be found at: https://www.rct.uk/collection/3069/mantel-clock
Lot 119
Y A VICTORIAN BRASS MINIATURE SKELETON TIMEPIECEEDWARD THOMPSON, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe single train chain fusee movement with wheelwork set between pierced stepped Gothic spire-shaped plates united by six columnar pillars, the anchor escapement regulated by heavy-bob pendulum swinging behind the plates to the rear opposing gilt Roman numeral chapter ring signed EDWARD THOMPSON, SLOANE ST. LONDON and steel spade hands to the front, mounted via four turned bell-shaped feet onto a cylindrical red velvet topped rosewood plinth with three bun feet.The clock 19.5cm (7.75ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep; the clock and stand 27cm (10.625ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) diameter at the base. Edward Thompson is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1844-81.Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all original. The mechanism is in working order however is generally somewhat dirty/discoloured hence a gentle clean and service is advised. The chapter ring has some minor patchy tarnishing and the hands have light surface rust otherwise dial is in good original condition. The feet have been filed to allow clearance for a dome cover; the rear left hand foot has been secured to the frame by solder. The plinth is in good condition, it has three screws applied near the upper edge to facilitate vertical tags to steady the dome (one tag is present, the other two are lacking). There is no dome present but one can probably be sourced from an inexpensive 400 day clock (dome internal dimensions would need to be around 4.25 inches diameter; 8.5ins high).Timepiece has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 155
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CONCENTIC CALENDAR AND MOONPHASEHARRISON, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1775The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12.5 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and rococo scroll bordered signature plaque engraved Harrison, LIVERPOOL to the repeating foliate motif decorated trellis engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring annotated with concentric calendar to inner edge and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine pierced steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating delineated lunettes and annotations for age of the moon to outer edge of the disc, beneath curved silvered plate engraved with the motto On TIME'S uncertain date ETERNAL Hours depend applied to the apex of the arch, the case with central leaf-pierced finial platform and swan neck pediment fronted with gilt leafy scroll-painted verre-eglomise panel infill, over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted Doric columns with conforming half columns set to the rear, the trunk with ogee-shaped moulding and blind fretwork panel to throat over shaped-top caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns, the raised panel fronted plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings and canted angles, on shallow moulded skirt with squat ogee bracket feet.251cm (99ins) high overall, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. The present clock would have almost certainly been made by Thomas Harrison who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Liverpool 1770-1803. He later went into partnership with a member of the eminent Finney family of Liverpool clock and watch makers.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is nicely finished and in clean condition. The moon disc has had some re-touching and now has a coat of varnish otherwise is in fine condition; all functions are connected and in working order. The minute hand has a thicker later hand fitted (wired) over the top of the original - probably to make it more visible from a distance however this can most likely be easily removed.The movement and dial are fitted onto a well-made replacement seatboard. The fact that the seatboard is a replacement means that we cannot offer any categorical assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however the cheek uprights of the trunk appear to retain their original height would make us inclined to give the clock the benefit of the doubt.The case is generally in very presentable condition with and of good colour. The central verre eglomise panel is cracked and the gilt decoration is worn; hood otherwise is in fine original condition. The trunk is generally in very good condition with noticeable faults limited to some cracking and historic repairs towards the rear of the left-hand side (probably due to joint between the side and the backboard becoming loose at some time). The trunk door retains its original lock and hinges and is fine straight condition. The base has a vertical shrinkage crack to the raised panel otherwise is in fine condition.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 172
A GEORGE II/III SMALL PARQUETRY DECORATED ELM THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK OF FINE COLOURB. TIPTON, LUDLOW, MID 18th CENTURYThe four pillar countwheel bell striking single-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with circular herringbone bordered nameplate engraved B:TIPTON, LUDLOW to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond-lozenge half hour markers, with scroll-pierced blued steel hand and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with inverted breakfront ogee and cavetto moulded cornice and diamond-lattice pierced frieze over three-quarter slender baluster turned uprights applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with conforming half baluster columns flush mounted at the rear, the trunk with inverted breakfront cavetto throat moulding over slender break-arch caddy moulded door centred with a parquetry star within chequer-banded border, flanked by slender full-height fluted pilasters, the plinth also of inverted breakfront form with cavetto top moulding and caddy-moulded skirt.203cm (80ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 30cm (11.75ins) deep. Benjamin Tipton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Ludlow, Shropshire circa 1776. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements. The dial has bright polished brass appearance hence has lost silvered finish to the chapter ring and signature plate; there is light some wear evident to the matting and the hand is probably a well made replacement.The movement rests on an old seatboard which is nailed directly onto the cheek uprights of the case which appear undisturbed. The seatboard is relatively thin (3/8ths inch), has two visible splits with the section across the front possibly being a well-matched restoration/replacement. The case is in good original condition and of particularly fine colour. The backboard has losses to each side behind the hood and the base is lacking infill strips to each side of the backboard (leaving gaps between the board and panel sides). The board has good length continuing down to just above the level of the skirting around the base. The plinth has some bumps and losses to the lips forming the lower edge of the cavetto top mouldings and the left hand fluted upright has an historic chip to the lower left hand corner. Damage otherwise is limited to moderate historic bumps, scuffs, wear and shrinkage commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum and weight, case key and winder are not required. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 189
A WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED JAMES GAMBLE, LEEDS, LATE 17th CENTURY AND LATERThe five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, elaborate sculpted border decorated calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the rose engraved matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with fine generous sculpted steel hands and cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with foliate scroll engraved infill between and signed James Gamble at Leeds to lower edge, now in a case with complex moulded cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with Doric columns to angles, rectangular side windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over rectangular caddy moulded quarter veneered and crossbanded door flanked by reeded canted angles, the plinth base with stepped cavetto top mouldings and conforming herringbone banded panel to fascia over double skirt.214cm (84.25ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 27.5cm (10.75ins) deep. James Gamble of Leeds does not appear to be recorded I the usual sources however the overall feel of the movement and the style/design of the engraving to the design would suggest that he was a London-trained clock maker.Condition Report: The movement is in very dirty/neglected condition. The escapement is a 19th century replacement (most likely due to the wear of the original) and the warning wheel of the strike train has been re-pinioned (again most likely due to wear). Otherwise the movement has survived in original condition and will no doubt work well once it has had a straightforward clean/service. The dial again is in dirty/neglected condition with general oxidation and grime build-up to the finishes. However it does appear very original and essentially untouched with very nice hands and confidently worked details such as the decoration to the calendar aperture. The movement retains an old (possibly original) seatboard. The case is not original to the movement and dial. The cheeks are later being separately applied to the inside edges of the trunk sides and one (the left hand side) is currently detached hence movement and dial cannot currently be supported within the case. The hood is entirely of early to mid 20th century construction and is generally in good condition albeit a lttle dirty/neglected. The rest of the case would appear to date to around 1730 and is of nice quality with fine figured veneers and is in good honest original condition. The sides of the trunk have some veneer chipping to the rear edges and there is overall shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age. The trunk door is locked and we do not have a door key.Clock has a pendulum, two weights and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 98
A LATE VICTORIAN INLAID MAHOGANY MINIATURE LONGCASE TIMEPIECERETAILED BY MACMICHAEL, LONDON, CIRCA 1900The French eight-day single train movement with replaced platform lever escapement vertically planted on the backplate, the 3.25 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed MACMICHAEL, TO THE QUEEN, 42 SOUTH AUDLEY ST., W. to centre, with blued steel moon hands within gilt brass canted surround set behind a fixed bevel-glazed bezel, the arch-top case with fan inlaid infill to the cavetto bordered tympanum over repeating foliate scroll surround to the dial aperture and leafy motifs to quadrants, the integral trunk decorated with an oval fan patera suspended from husk and drapery swags within a rectangular raised cockbead panel, on cavetto moulded plinth base inlaid with an arched fan motif matching that of the pediment to front over a shallow skirt.54cm (21.25ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all original except for the platform escapement which is a replacement. The movement is currently 'gummed-up' with dry/sticky lubrication so will require a gentle clean before putting into service. The dial has a small area of cracking to the edge between the I and II numerals otherwise the enamel appears to be in good condition. The case is in sound original condition with notable faults limited to some shrinkage cracking to the left hand side. The finish is a little uneven faded and there is overall light age related wear, bumps and scuffs.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 181
A FINE AND HOROLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT JAMES I 'FIRST PERIOD' LANTERN CLOCKWILLIAM BOWYER, LONDON, CIRCA 1620The separately wound trains with iron-cheeked pulleys to the great wheels, the going train with reinstated verge escapement regulated by horizontal balance oscillating above the frame top plate, the strike train sounding the hours on a lugged bell mounted above the frame via an iron countwheel with overlift provided by an iron-walled hoop wheel cut with a single slot, the dial finely engraved with a large chrysanthemum bloom over twin entwined stalks set within a field of scrolling flowering foliage to centre, within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating floating asterisk half hour markers and concealing fine signature William Bowyer of Lon Fecit engraved in a downward curve to the plate behind the lower part, with fine sculpted steel hand and foliate engraved infill matching that of the centre occupying the upper quadrants and the lower margin, the frame with finely turned generous Doric column corner posts beneath distinctive ovoid vase finials with banded waists, the front and sides applied with symmetrical scroll pierced cast brass frets with the front incorporating foliate engraved detail, beneath domed iron bell bearer capped with a conforming vase finial incorporating pinned plinth upstand for securing the lugged bell, with brass side doors and the rear with iron hanging hoop over spurs applied to the brass backplate, on collar-turned ball feet.40cm (15.75ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep.William Bowyer is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as the son of Ralph Bowyer (yeoman of Warfield Berkshire) who is believed to have been married to Alice Mansworth in 1590. William was probably born around this time and by 1616 was a member of the Pewterers' Company when he took-in Thomas Taylor (son of Ralph Taylor, a milliner from Halesowen, Shropshire) as an apprentice. Bowyer took-in no less than five further apprentices prior to the formation of the Clockmakers' Company in 1631, including John Pennock (son of William Pennock of Guisborough, Yorkshire) in 1620. Although he subscribed £5 towards its charter and was made free of the City in 1630, William Bowyer did not apparently join the Worshipful Company on its establishment the following year.Bowyer is thought to have been first married to Margery Barlow of Litchfield, Staffordshire, however, by 1631 he was married to Prudence with whom he had five children (three of which sadly died in infancy). By 1638 Bowyer was living in the parish of St. Andrew Undershaft, he took-in Joseph Jackson (through Thomas Dawson) as apprentice that year and during the following decade took-on at least four more, this time through the Clockmakers' Company. One of these apprentices was Nathanial Allen (probably around 1641/2); Allen subsequently married a Phillipa Bowyer in 1646 hence became related to William through marriage.In 1640 William Bowyer was invited to become an Assistant of the Clockmakers' Company, however it appears that he was reluctant to serve the Company as in July 1642 he gave 'a great chamber clock' in return for excusal from any further duties. Nevertheless he became an Assistant in 1651 and a Warden in 1653 the year of his death.The present clock belongs to a group of less than half-a-dozen surviving particularly early examples made by Bowyer either just before or around 1620. Of the others the first (dated 1617) was sold at Bonhams, London sale of Fine Clocks 11th July 2018 (lot 60 for £43,750) and the second is illustrated in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers on page 79 (Figures 7.1-4). Another is illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks onpage 101 (Figure II/125 showing movement only), and possibly a fourth on page 113 (Figure II/145).All of the above examples share the same frame castings which are very closely related to those used by the earliest of English Lantern clock makers, brothers Robert and Thomas Harvey. These frames are characterised by having well-proportioned Doric column corner posts surmounted by slightly shouldered ovoid vase finials each decorated with a ring around the waist beneath a disc knop. The ball feet are also cast with a collar matching that of the finials. Indeed when the frame of the present clock is compared with that of an example by Thomas Harvey illustrated in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers it can be seen that the castings differ only in very slight detail.In addition to sharing the same design of frame castings it has been noted by Brian Loomes in his article William Bowyer, an exciting and important discovery published in 'Clocks' magazine, June 2018 (pages 9-12) that the movement pivot bar castings follow the same form as those used by Robert and Thomas Harvey. This suggests that these castings may have a common source, most likely the Harvey workshop. It is therefore likely that, during his formative years, William Bowyer had some form of connection with this very important workshop. From the images available it can be seen (with the possible exception of the last clock illustrated by White on page 113) that this group of clocks are all essentially identical with regards to the layout and detailing of the movements. All have iron countwheels, iron-walled hoopwheels, straight hammer checks and iron cheeks to the pulleys (where the originals survive). They also share the same frets hence only essentially differ in the treatment of the dials, and whether an alarm was originally fitted. These inherent similarities suggest, that even at this very early date, a degree of standardisation was being adopted mostly through the use of common castings.The present clock is noticeably well finished with each of the cruciform movement pivot bars having decorative scroll-shaped detailing just above the hammer arbor pivots. This attention to detail is carried forward to the dial which exhibits fine albeit unusual foliate decoration to the entirety of the dial centre. It is perhaps interesting to compare this decoration with that of Bowyers celebrated 'Memento Mori' great chamber clock of 1623 illustrated in Bruce, W.F. EARLY ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS 1600-1700 (2013) on page 17. Although the decoration of this larger clock lacks a large flowerhead (or any other large single element) the foliate infill has a similar feel to that of the present clock, albeit in a perhaps slightly more developed form incorporating scrolls and loops to the design.Please see the page-turning catalogue to continue reading the final part of this footnote.
Lot 197
A QUEEN ANNE EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WILLIAM TOMLINSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1700-10The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed W. Tomlinson, London to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles, in a case now veneered in figured walnut with carved winged cherub head centred swan-neck crest over ogee cornice, scroll pierced fretwork frieze and Solomonic three-quarter columns to hood door, the sides with rectangular glazed panels and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat over brass circular lenticle centred line bordered book-matched burr veneered trunk door, the sides with conforming line borders, the plinth base with ogee top moulding over panel veneered front and moulded skirt, (the case originally ebonised).206cm (81ins) high excluding later crest, 218cm (86ins) overall, 38cm (15ins) wide, 25cm (10ins) deep. William Tomlinson is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as a Quaker born circa 1673 and made a Free Brother of The Clockmakers' Company in July 1699. He is said to have worked at the Dial and Three Crowns in Birchin Lane, near the Royal Exchange, London and later at a premises with the same sign in White Hart Court, Gracechurch Street. Amongst Tomlinson's apprentices was James Snelling from 1703; Hodges died in 1750 aged around 77.Condition Report: Movement appears fundamentally original, is complete and in in clean working condition with some visible rebushing and re-pinioning. The escapement pallets may be original but reworked, the escape wheel is probably a service replacement.The dial is in clean condition, the hands appear original but the minute hand is currently fitted upside down.The movement is fitted to an old oak seatboard which may be original but is missing a section from the rear right hand edge. The seatboard rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the case however there is a possibility that the latter have probably been cut down hence we would suggest that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case.The case has an ebonised pine carcass hence would have most likely been an ebonised case when first made. The walnut veneers, crossgrain mouldings and hood columns are most likely mid 20th century; the cresting may be later still. The base has also almost certainly been rebuilt as the lower third of the backboard has been replaced and the side uprights of the case do not extend all the way into the base. Generally case is presentable with only minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Clock is complete with pendulum, pair of weights, case key and crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 185
Y A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER OLIVEWOOD AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKDANIEL LE COUNT, LONDON, CIRCA 1685-90The five finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring approximately 7.25 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, conforming decoration to the subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border-engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced and sculpted blued steel hands, winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and engraved Daniel Le Count Londini to lower margin, the case with architectural ogee moulded cornice incorporating swollen crossgrain frieze and ebonised mouldings over fixed glazed dial aperture flanked by opposing ebonised Solomonic twist three-quarter columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter-columns set against bargeboards rising past the lintel to meet the cornice overhand at the rear, the slender trunk with convex oyster olivewood veneered throat moulding, over 42 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with two break-arch bordered marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebony ground within an oyster olivewood field, further incorporating conforming shaped marquetry quadrant panels to upper corners and contained within an inset line border edged with ebonised half-round mouldings, the sides veneered with two panels of repeating oysters within crossbanded surrounds, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and fronted with conforming rectangular marquetry panel decorated with floral blooms into an ebony ground over ebonised bun feet.197cm (77.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Daniel Le Count is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as most likely being a Huguenot refugee from France who was first made free of the Haberdashers' Company before becoming a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1676. He took on at least five apprentices including one through Nicholas Coxeter (Charles Ekins in 1677) and two through William Speakman (James Way in 1681/2 and Daniel Lefebure in 1686). Daniel Le Count is thought to have married twice with two children, Daniel and William, born to his first wife, Mary in 1676 and 1677 respectively. He married his second wife, Ursula, at St. James's, Dukes Place in 1681/2 with whom he had a daughter, Judith. In 1695 the Le Count family were recorded as living in the parish of St. Bartholemew by the Exchange and, in 1697, he signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance. Daniel Le Count attended council meetings until 1705; he died in 1738 and was buried at Spitalfields.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The collet to the third wheel of the going train has been 'turned down' probably to allow the wheel to be moved along the arbor a fraction so mitigate wear to the next pinion in the train. Indeed pinions show overall evidence of historic wear however this has generally been mitigated by moving the wheels along their arbors a fraction so that they mesh with unworn parts of the pinions - an accepted practice in the conservation of early movements hence does not detract from the clock in anyway. The dial is also in good original condition. The matting is particularly fine, there is a visible rivet mark next to the calendar aperture (for a calendar wheel carrier post) and the two lower dial feet attachment points are just visible within the inner edge of the chapter ring. The silvering to the chapter ring has overall light to moderate patchy discolouration/tarnishing. The hands are finely worked and in good condition, the spandrels are also well finished and appear original. The movement is fixed on what appears to be the original seatboard which in-turn rests directly onto the cheek-uprights of the case indication that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. There is a movement securing bracket fitted tom the movement backboard which corresponds to a bracket on the rear of the movement however the securing thumbscrew in now missing.The case appears to be in fine original condition although it is likely that it has seen some cosmetic attention to the finishes at some point in the past. The hood is in original condition (no evidence of the front being cut for a door) retaining the grooves for the rising action to the rear edges. The structure exhibits age-related shrinkage as do the veneers and crossgrain mouldings. There is a small loss to the front right-hand corner of the frieze cushion mouldings as well as to the veneer lining the edge of the left hand rear bargeboard otherwise faults are very much limited to age related shrinkage and a few minor historic bumps and scuffs. The backboard has replacements to each side behind the hood incorporating 'tongues' for the rising action; it is possible that at some point the tongues had become broken or were removed to allow the hood to be removed by drawing forwards. There is a spoon locking mechanism present as well as a sprung latch to secure the hood in raised position - both of these appear genuinely old and undisturbed so are most likely original.The trunk and base are in similar condition to the hood with historic shrinkage and movement but no visible evidence of alteration or replacements. The backboard continues down to border the lower edge of the base and, with the exception of having a baton screwed to the inside lower edge, appears undisturbed. The structure of the base also appears undisturbed; the fascia has horizontal shrinkage cracking but no noticeable losses to the marquetry veneers. The trunk door retains original locks and hinges and has slight shrinkage to the joints between the clamps and the board to both the upper and lower margins; this is to be expected and again there are no visible losses to the veneers. The lentical glass is cracked. The sides have a few small historic veneer patch repairs to the rear edge otherwise faults are limited to age-related shrinkage. The front door has some blooming to the finish. The marquetry also has reddy-brown highlights which are probably an old attempt to add contrast to the finish; there is raised 'roughness' to the joints within the marquetry indicating that the present surface has serious age hence any refinishing/cosmetic restoration was undertaken a long time ago (the plinth veneers are in conforming condition).Generally the present clock presents as a fine original example that appears to want no more than some attention to the finish of the case and a gentle service to the movement.Clock has a pair of brass cased weights, pendulum, a crank winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 177
A GEORGE II TORTOISESHELL JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH ROCKING FIGURE AUTOMATONPETER KING, LONDON, MID 18th CENTURYThe five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and signature plate engraved Peter King, LONDON to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular aperture revealing a engraved silvered brass figure of Chronos rocking back and forth with the motion of the pendulum against a painted starry sky background, the silvered border inscribed TEMPUS FUGIT flanked by dolphin case mounts, the mottled iron-red and dark brown/black japanned case with moulded cornice and gilt lattice trellis painted upper quadrant infill over hinged glazed dial aperture decorated with gilt scrolling decoration and flanked by three-quarter columns to front angles, the gilt foliate spray decorated sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with rosette-centred gilt leaf painted throat over break-arch door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental figures within a stylised trellis landscape over lion to lower margin, the surround with gilt trellis upper quadrant infill and scroll-banded borders, the sides with large leafy sprays, the plinth base with further figural landscape panel over a tall moulded stepped skirt.221.5cm (87.25ins) high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Peter King is recorded Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Great St. Andrews Street, London 1715-35.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alterations and replacements limited to the escape wheel and pallets which are probably 19th century 'service' replacements (due to the originals becoming worn). The dial has some slight patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvering and slight wear/rubbing to the background of the rocking figure otherwise appears to be in good original albeit clean condition. The hands are nicely worked and exhibit strong blued finish. The movement and dial retains what appears to be the original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of case (which appear undisturbed) hence it is most likely that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in sound original condition with some evidence of relatively light cosmetic restoration. The hood probably originally had a caddy superstructure; the upper quadrant panels and the columns are almost certainly well-executed restorations/replacements. The backboard is made from two boards butt-jointed together; this joint has opened hence there is an open crack from top to bottom necessitating batons to be screwed to the rear of the case. The door retains its original lock and hinges. The base has moulded skirting applied over the bottom two inches or so of the decorated fascia (obscuring the lower part of the panel) however the rest of the panel appears to survive behind the skirting.Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear minor repairs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, case key and crank winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 180
A QUEEN ANNE EBONISED THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK WITH ALARMWILLIAM BROCK, AXBRIDGE, CIRCA 1715The substantial posted countwheel bell striking single-handed movement with rectangular section steel uprights and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the alarm mechanism positioned to the lower right hand side of the movement and sounding on the hour bell via verge crownwheel and vertically pivoted hammer, the 10 inch square brass dial with generous rose engraved alarm disc to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half-hour markers and signed W'm Brock, Axbridge to lower margin, with scroll-pierced iron hand and gilt twin-cherub-and-crown cast spandrels to angles, in an ebonised pine case with box upstand to the domed caddy superstructure and generous ogee moulded cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with parcel gilt three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and conforming quarter columns set at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over 43 inch rectangular door centred with a brass-edged circular lenticle, on plinth base with moulded skirt.222.5cm (82ins) high, 49.5cm (19.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5cm) deep. William Brock is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as living in Cheddar but working from Axbridge from 1707 until around 1730. From Moore's notes he appeared to principally work as a turret clock maker and repairer; however entries in Dr. Claver Morris's diary indicate that he was a very competent maker as these relate to the 'mending of my repeater' (watch) and the making of 'a very fine Month Clock with a Pendulum of 5 feet long'.Condition Report: Movement appears entirely original and is complete with no visible alterations, significant replacements or losses. The mechanism is dirty/discoloured/patinated but is essentially in working order albeit with some noticeable pinion wear. The dial appears all original but again is in dull/dirty condition with the exception of the spandrels which exhibit strong rich gilding.The seatboard is a replacement hence we cannot offer any assurance with regards to the movement and dial being original to the case although they are a very good match. The case has survived in essentially sound original condition; the domed caddy superstructure is a restoration and the lower nine inches or so of the backboard has been replaced otherwise the case appears fundamentally original but re-ebonised over historic surface worm damage and other historic bumps, scuffs, minor repairs and age related defects.Clock has a weight but no pendulum or case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 175
A GEORGE II WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM CREAK, LONDON, CIRCA 1740The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced steel hands and brass twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles, the arch with circular herringbone border engraved silver signature boss inscribed William Creak, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a break-arch case with generous arched cavetto cornice and fretwork frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture with applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with break-arch windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over book-matched burr-veneered and herringbone banded break-arch door with complex edge mouldings, the sides with twin crossbanded panels, the plinth base with cavetto top mouldings over burr panel veneered herringbone and crossbanded fascia and a moulded skirt.229cm (90ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. William Creak is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' who worked in London from 1754-63. Other sources indicate that he was working from 1740-75 and his workshop was located in the Royal exchange from 1754. Creak supplied musical and automaton clocks for export to the Middle East and China and often incorporated similar complications into examples made for the domestic market.Condition Report: The movement is complete and appears fundamentally all-original with no visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is reasonably clean and working however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is also in good relatively clean unaltered condition with faults limited to some patchy discolouration to the silvering and mellowing of the finishes in general. The movement and dial retain what appears to be the original seatboard however there are packing slips (around ¾ inch thick) hence we cannot offer any assurances that the case is original to the movement and dial although they would seem to be perfectly suited.The hood is in good condition; the frets have been replaced otherwise faults are very much limited to minor historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age. There are two socket holes to the top suggesting that a pair of finials were fitted at some point. The trunk also is in fine condition with particularly nice figured veneers. The trunk door retains its original lock but the hinges are replacements. The front of the door has some shrinkage cracking to the veneers and there is some visible historic movement/bowing to the frame around the door (does not detract from the clock as is a evidence/result of the genuine age of the piece). The plinth has been restored with replacement veneers with the colour of the burr figured fascia panel being darker than the rest of the case; this probably be improved in the hands of a good restorer/finisher. The backboard has opening to the vertical joint between the two boards which form the panel; two horizontal batons have been applied across the back to further brace the panel.Clock is complete with two weights, pendulum, crank winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
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