A FINE FRENCH BELLE EPOQUE GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURETHE MOVEMENT STAMPED FOR 'CHLES MT', PARIS, CIRCA 1880The circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension and stamped CHLES MT, 29436 to the upper left hand margin of the backplate, the dial with fine deep cobalt blue ground enamel scroll-engraved gilt rosette centre within cast Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with blued steel hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the architectural case with gilt openwork spire finial to the ogee-capped cupola upstand decorated in enamel and engraved gilt with blue floral arabesques onto a cobalt ground fronted by a seated winged putto to the conforming panel decorated arched top, the front with scroll pediment over break-arch enamel decorated panel enveloping the dial flanked stylised baluster columns and standing cherubs to the projecting angles, the sides with rectangular panels again finely engraved and enamelled with symmetrical scrollwork, the rear circular movement access door flanked by conforming baluster uprights, on inverted breakfront base fronted with further conforming enamelled panels over shallow ogee moulded skirt and eight compressed bun feet; the pair of five-light candelabra side pieces each with central sconce raised on slender enamelled upright issuing four acanthus cast scroll-pierced arms terminating with conforming foliate decorated enamelled candle holders, over figural putto upright, enamel-panel inset plinth base with projecting angles above complex moulded skirts and compressed bun feet.The clock 42.5cm (16.75ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep; the candelabra 49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The maker of the movement of the current lot appears not to be recorded however this maker is often associated with clocks made by the eminent Parisian foundry Maison Eugène Baguès. Indeed the case is of particularly fine quality with very fine enamel work of pleasing design and colour, from this it would be reasonable to suggest that the present clock was produced by one of the leading Parisian foundries such as Eugène Baguès or Ferdinand Barbedienne.Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all original and in is in clean working condition although a precautionary service is advised. The dial has some noticeable to the black of the numerals otherwise appears from noticeable faults. The case is in fine condition with no apparent damage/losses to the enamel work. The gilding is generally good with overall light spotting and some patchy discolouration. The candelabra appear undamaged and also with no apparent issues with the enamelling; the gilding is in the same condition as that of the clock. One of the sconce liners is missing.Clock has original numbered pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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AN IMPRESSIVE FRENCH CLOISONNE PANEL MOUNTED GREEN ONYX FLOOR-STANDING PEDESTAL CLOCK THE MOVEMENT STAMPED FOR VINCENTI ET CIE, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day striking movement with anchor escapement incorporating Brocot type regulation to pendulum suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 beneath numbers 7 7 to centre and serial number 4557 to upper left hand corner, the 6.75 inch circular onyx dial centred with a fine cloisonne enamel rosette decorated in blues, pink, gilt and red in the Hispano Moresque style within a ring of applied gilt Roman numeral hour chapters, with pieced blued steel hands set within generous repeating foliate cartouche cast surround fitted with a hinged cast brass bevel-glazed bezel, the pedestal-form case with cavetto edged top and gilt foliate scroll cast mount to frieze over conforming polychrome cloisonne spandrel panels around the dial flanked by leaf cast pendent mounts to the applied side sections, the tapered upright with cloisonne apron mount and further Hispano-Moresque style shaped applied skirt at the junction with the conforming enamelled cavetto moulded foot, standing on a stepped plinth with gilt brass squab feet.121cm (47.5ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. This impressive clock was clearly designed to furnish/accessorise a suitably opulent interior with the purpose of acting as a pedestal to take a sculpture of the owner's choice.Condition Report: The movement is complete (except for the bell and pendulum) and original and will just about run and strike however it is generally in dirty/neglected condition hence requires a gentle clean/service. The dial has some slight mellowing/discolouration to the gilding otherwise is in fine original condition with no apparent damage to the enamel work. All the enamelled mounts to the case are intact with a few light 'frits' to the enamel only (no apparent loses) the metalwork however is very dirty dull/tarnished. The onyx has a crack/break across the lower left-hand corner of the skirt, noticeable chipping to all the lower corners above the gilt feet and a chip to the plinth to the left hand corner of the base top moulding. The left-hand side onyx panel at the base is also slightly out of alignment. The top section has some chipping to the rear corners of the frieze and the platform has visible fissures to some of the veining (a natural feature of the stone). Case otherwise is somewhat dirty/neglected with other damage limited to very small edge chips and discoloration to the cast gilt mounts.Clock does not have a pendulum, key or bell. Condition Report Disclaimer
A SCARCE FRENCH PATINATED AND GILT METAL ROTATING GLASS GLOBE DAY-AND-NIGHT TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day single train movement regulated by later platform lever escapement and stamped 74893 to backplate driving the rotating cradle for the etched glass globe incorporating Roman numeral annular chapter ring within key pattern and stylised repeating leaf borders, the interior with candle pan over tapered fluted column applied with a winged angel holding aloft a long spike which serves as the hour hand, the base of the column with wreath cast mouldings over rectangular plinth cast with leaf-bordered panels centred with flanked by rococo scroll-cast supports incorporating lions masks to angles.48cm (19ins high), 18cm (7ins) square at the base.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition; the platform lever escapement appears to be a recent 'service' replacement. The timepiece is wound with a key to the right-hand side. The case is cast from copper plated spelter and is in good original condition albeit with overall wear to the gilt and patinated finishes and relatively light bubbling to the copper electroplating. The glass globe shade is undamaged but has overall light to moderate wear to the finishes most notably to the red details. The light source would have been a candle placed inside the globe.Timepiece is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE CHINESE GILT BRASS MINIATURE TABLE CLOCK WITH ROCKING FIGURE AUTOMATONUNSIGNED, PROBABLY GUANGZHUO WORKSHOPS, EARLY TO MID 19th CENTURYThe four knopped-pillar twin chain fusee back-winding bell striking movement with plates measuring 4.25 by 3.5 inches, Knife-edge pivoted verge escapement regulated by short disc bob pendulum and fitted with foliate motif engraved backcock apron, the backplate finely engraved with a central oval panel containing Prince-of-Wales feathers issuing from a coronet onto vertically hatched background, within a field of symmetrical Neo-Classical inspired leafy scrollwork bordered a slender wavy band, the 4.25 by 6.25 inch arched gilt brass dial applied with convex fired white enamel hour disc with minute band divided into fifths and Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track, with pierced gilt brass hands and chased gilt rosette-and-scroll pierced spandrels beneath arch painted in tones of red, blue, cream and brown with a figure of Chronos rocking with the motion of the pendulum between two trees within a European inspired lakeland landscape, the arched fire-gilded brass case with lobed orb finial to the ogee-shaped canopy superstructure applied with leafy scroll-chased mounts between beaded borders, the front with bead decorated hinged arched glazed brass door beneath shell-centred crest issuing leafy trails and pendant husks continuing down the front edges to flank the dial aperture, the sides with symmetrical scroll-cast mounts over oval fretwork panels each pierced and chased with blooming foliage within surround of repeating lappet-leaves decorated with further scrolling motifs to upper and lower margins, over swollen base sections applied with delicate pierced and chased fretwork mounts, the rear matching the front and raised on four leaf cast and chased scroll feet onto a fixed brass-topped hardwood plinth base applied with acanthus cast ogee moulding and with squat bracket feet.39cm (15.5ins) high, 22cm (8.625ins) wide, 15,5cm (6.125ins) deep. The Chinese pre-occupation with mechanical timepieces can trace its roots back to the Court of the Wanli emperor who received as a gift two timepieces from the Jesuit priest Matteo Ricci in 1601. During the 18th century (from Kangxi reign onwards) exotic musical automaton timepieces became highly desirable and thus a very important commodity with regards to maintaining healthy trade relations between London and the Chinese Court. By the time of the reign of the Qianlong emperor such examples of the clockmaking art had become so fashionable that they were often traded as gifts to eminent officials and wealthy merchants as well as the Court itself.Mechanical clocks also had a symbolic purpose to the emperor signifying the ability to master the time and the calendar. As such they cemented his position as the Son of Heaven of having divine powers and the ability to control the transcendence of time in the Universe. Clocks were also valued for their practical applications and symbolised the smooth running of the emperor's administration through efficient time management. This significance is perfectly illustrated by a poem composed by the Kangxi emperor entitled 'The Chanting of the Chiming Clock' which translates as: Methods originating from the West taught us with a keen heart.Wheels circle on a quarterly basis, hands move according to minutes.Dawn needs not to ne announced, golden clock reports in advanceWork hard on government affairs in the morning, memorials are never completed in a late manner The Qianlong emperor's interest in the clockmaking art led to the expansion of the imperial workshops employing both Chinese and European clockmakers. These skilled artisans were given unrivalled access to the finest raw materials available at the time including gold, jade, ivory and gemstones. The first references to the imperial workshops making mechanical timepieces can be found during the Yongzheng period from records dating to 1723. Local workshops established in Guangzhou, Yangzhou and Beijing produced timepieces based on European (mostly English) models but with re-worked details to cater for the domestic Chinese market. Testament to the quality of Chinese clocks made in Guangzhou is represented by the fact that the Qainlong Emperor received examples as imperial tribute and went on to amass a huge collection with 3,431 timepieces on display within the imperial palace complex at one time (see Moments of Eternity: Timepieces Collection from the Palace Museum exhibition catalogue, Macao, 2004, pages 448-49).The current lot draws on European models for its form and the engraving to the backplate very closely resembles English work as illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 363 (Figure 20.7). The painting to the scene in the arch however is typical of Chinese work with details strongly delineated and executed in a bold palette of colours. The movement winding from the back also reflects Chinese preference for dials not to be interrupted by the presence of winding holes. The mounts show a high degree of hand finishing/chiselling, and the clock is particularly attractive due to its relatively small proportions.
A FRENCH NAPOLEAN III BRONZE, ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK IN THE LOUIS XVI STYLERETAILED BY JUVENAUX, PARIS, CIRCA 1870The circular countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI... MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, PARIS 1855 beneath indistinct retailers stamp JUVENAUX and number 62, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged cast convex glazed bezel, the case with lovebird, quiver and flaming torch cast surmount to the acanthus cast and chased laurel bordered superstructure over central rectangular section housing the movement fitted with brass grille frets to the sides and rectangular glazed door to the rear, flanked by seated putti holding aloft grapes and flowers, the base with repeating foliate band and scroll-fronted panel beneath the dial flanked by acanthus cast ogee platforms beneath the cherubs, over breakfronted white marble plinth applied with gilt tied laurel moulding to upper edge and on toupe feet. 35cm (13.5ins) high, 39.5cm (15.5ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements; the mechanism is a little dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised and the bell is missing its securing nut. The dial has some light concentric scratching in the vicinity of the IX and X numerals, two small chips to the left hand winding hole and one to the right and a small hairline crack next to the 30 minute mark below VI. The case is generally in good original condition with the mounts retaining original gilding throughout with light wear to high spots and a few spots of green tarnishing to the superstructure. The marble base has a slight shallow edge bruise to the centre towards the left hand return of the breakfront otherwise faults very much limited to a few minor edge chips (can be felt rather than seen).Clock has a pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE AND RARE FRENCH MULTI-COLOURED 'CASTLE' CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED PORCELAIN PANELSPROBABLY BY JULES BRUNELOT, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY COLLINS, BRIGHTON, CIRCA 1885The eight-day two train gong striking movement with later platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 1317 followed by a circled B to the lower left hand corner, the rectangular painted porcelain dial inscribed COLLINS, BRIGHTON to centre within Gothic Roman numeral chapter ring, with gilt hands beneath dressed stone arch to upper border and with view of figures conversing on steps between a pair of castles to lower margin, the case with shaped arched hinged satin-gilt carrying handle over graphite finished tiled hopped roof incorporating dormers to sides, gilt 'murder-hole' frieze and canted copper skirting, the angles formed as towers decorated with multicoloured bonded courses capped with tiled conical graphite spires, the sides inset with porcelain panels painted with 16th style tavern scenes and the rear with hinged gilt panel door, on stepped copper-banded shallow plinth base with canted gilt skirt.20.5cm (8.125ins) high with handle down, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. The trademark stamped to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate of the current lot (letter B within a circle) is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as possibly being for Jules Brunelot although no evidence has been found to confirm this. Collins of Brighton do not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however it is most likely that they were retailers of Jewellery, silverware, watches and clocks. The romanticised Gothic castle design of the case of the current lot is both particularly rare and pleasing. The multicolour finish of the case with differing details picked-out in silver, copper and graphite (in addition to the gilding) adds to the strong visual qualities of the case, as do the porcelain panels with their post Medieval genre scenes. Indeed other examples of this design do not appear in both Allix and Roberts although a much simpler undecorated variant (with less complex superstructure) was offered at Christie's South Kensington sale of The Dr, Eugene and Rose Antelis Collection of Important French Carriage Clocks Thursday 26th November 1998 (lot 174). Condition Report: Movement is complete and in relatively clean full working condition. The platform escapement is a 20th century replacement otherwise the clock appears all-original. The dial panel appears free from damage with the only noticeable fault being a slight bend in the minute hand. The case is in fine condition with minimal wear/discolouration to the multi-colour finishes. The side panels are in very good condition except for some slight chipping to the centre of the bottom edge of the right-hand side panel. The front glass has a very shallow chip to the inside upper left-hand corner.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE FRENCH MULTI-COLOUR REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH RELIEF-CAST PANELSRETAILED BY J.E. CALDWELL, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1882The eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with serial number 89 to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate, the dial with gilt rosette centred circular enamel hour disc inscribed J. E. CALDWELL & Co., Philadelphia within cream-ground Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel hands set into a rectangular panel sculpted in relief with bird inhabited floral sprays picked-out in silver, copper and gilt onto a textured graphite-coloured ground, the bevel-glazed anglaise riche variant case with hinged reeded baton carrying handle to the thick glass centred top panel presentation engraved L.L. Heckscher, from, R.H., Silver Wedding, 1882 to rear edge, over copper baluster frieze, projecting graphite cavetto corner mouldings, fluted frieze and Corinthian columns with copper capitals and gilt bases to angles, the sides each inset with finely modelled relief panel depicting bird inhabited foliage in silver, copper and gilt onto a textured graphite ground, the rear with bevel-glazed door on complex ogee-outline plinth base incorporating projecting angles and stepped skirt.19cm (7.5ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance, Private collection, East Midlands. The Philadelphia firm of Jewellers and retailers of silverware, watches, clocks and high-end luxury goods was founded in 1839 at 163 Chestnut Street by James Emmott Caldwell. In 1843 the firm became Bennett and Caldwell before reverting back to J.E. Caldwell and Company in 1848. The business expanded and subsequently traded from successive larger premises on Chestnut Street. The firm continued trading form Chestnut Street after the death of Caldwell in 1881 up until 2009 only to be revived in 2019 with the new business trading from Jeweler's Row, Philadelphia.The highly decorative bands and panels decorating the dial and side panels of current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. A clock with closely related decoration is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Figure 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time-consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'. Condition Report: The movement is complete, appears all-original and is in essentially in working condition however the strike train is currently out-of-sync with the hands. The mechanism is a little discoloured/dirty so a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in good original condition with the only noticeable defect being a very light small hairline crack or scratch near the retailer's signature. The multicolour dial mask appears to be in flawless condition. The case is in very fine condition with only a few very slight spots of discoloration and a couple of the tiniest of bumps. The side panels are in very fine condition with practically no visible wear/discolouration. The glasses appear free from visible faults except for the rear door panel which has a small chip to the upper left-hand corner which is only visible from the inside (ie. When the door is open allowing the panel to be viewed from behind).There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE GEORGE II OAK CASED MINIATURE THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKJAMES DELANCE, DOWNTON, CIRCA 1730The four rectangular section pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring 5.25 by 3 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 8 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and signed Delance, Downton to lower margin, with a steel hour hand and male mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a case with domed caddy to the box upstand and cavetto cornice, over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with baluster-turned three-quarter columns to front angles and with conforming quarter-columns applied to the sides at the rear, the trunk with cavetto moulded throat over 33.5 inch rectangular door with cockbeaded edge, on plinth base with moulded skirt (the movement lacking minute hand). 184cm (72.5ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 234cm (9ins) deep. James Delance is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Downton, Wiltshire in 1655. He is believed to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Lawrence Debnam in Frome prior to moving to London in 1677 where he was admitted as a Free Brother to the Clockmakers' Company the following year. Delance remained in London until 1685 when he left the city and returned to Frome where he set up business in Cheap Street - probably succeeding Lawrence Debnam who died in 1683 at the age of 40. Delance is recorded as undertaking work on clocks for Lord Weymouth at Longleat from at least 1694 until 1703. By 1721 Delance had moved to Downton, Wiltshire and was still working in 1736.Condition Report: Movement is generally complete but is in neglected unrestored condition. The mechanism appears free form alteration but the trains have had historic 'service' repairs namely re-pinioning of the all wheels with the exception of the greatwheels and hoop wheel of strike train. The escapement pallets also appear to be a 19th century service replacements. The dial is in sound condition which shows evidence of being polished in the past hence chapter ring has lost its silvering and now has a mellow/discoloured appearance. The minute hand is missing and the hour hand is most likely a replacement. The clock rests on blocks applied to a replacement seatboard indicating that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case.The case is in good original condition with the hood being free of significant/noticeable faults and is of good colour/surface. The dial is perhaps a little large for the aperture of the hood further supporting the probability that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case. The backboard is in good condition but has replacement strips applied each side at the top behind the hood and some scooping-out behind the movement suggesting a deeper movement was fitted at some point. The skirt around the base is a replacement otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, a few small repairs and wear commensurate with age.Clock has a pendulum, weight but no rope/chains. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN UNUSUAL WILLIAM III PROVINCIAL LABURNHAM LONGCASE CLOCK CASE WITH 9 INCH DIAL APERTUREANONYMOUS, LATE 17th CENTURYWith generous cross-grain architectural moulded cornice and geometric panel-pierced frieze to lintel over hinged dial aperture applied with three-quarter Doric columns to front angles, the sides with crossbanded borders and bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 39.5 inch narrow door inlaid with bands delineating two break-arch panels within double-reed moulded border, the sides veneered with panels within angle-banded borders, on quarter-round top moulded plinth base fronted with a geometric parquetry design and with conforming panel-veneered sides over plain skirt.206.5cm (81.25ins0 high, 44cm wide, 10.5ins deep at the cornice.
A FINE SCOTTISH GEORGE II MAHOGANY AND BURR ELM DOMESTIC REGULATOR WITH CENTRE-SECONDS ALEXANDER CUMMING, INVERARAY, CIRCA 1755The substantial five pillar rack striking movement with deadbeat escapement regulated by a later seconds period wood rod 'Ludlam' pendulum with heavy brass faced lenticular bob, bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and six wheel going train, the backplate with aperture cut for the pallets, the 12 inch square single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands and signed Ale:r Cumming INVERARAY to an arched cartouche to centre within chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scallop shell inhabited foliate scroll engraved decoration to spandrels, in a case with complex moulded dentil cornice, fretwork frieze and turned three-quarter columns to the hood door, the sides with break-arch glazed apertures and quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over burr elm veneered panel inset break-arch door, the plinth base veneered with conforming rectangular panel over ogee bracket feet.207cm (81.5ins) high, 55cm (21.75ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. Provenance: Possibly constructed for Archibald Campbell, the third Duke of Argyll, whilst the maker was working for him at Inveraray circa 1755.Alexander Cumming was born circa 1732 and is believed to have been apprenticed to an Edinburgh based watchmaker. At an early stage his talent for the mechanical was noticed by Lord Milton through whom he is most likely to have ended up working alongside his brother, James, at Inveraray for Archibald Campbell, the third Duke of Argyll during the 1750's. Alexander and James Cumming were commissioned by the Duke to install an organ for his new castle at Inveraray and Alexander was also tasked to produce a clock.Alexander Cumming was a founder member of the Scottish Royal Society in Edinburgh and by 1761 (after the death of Archibald Campbell) he had moved to London possibly through the encouragement of Thomas Grignon. By 1763 Cumming was established in New Bond Street and supplied the first ever recording barometer to George III which is still in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace. He was subsequently appointed as an 'expert' by Act of Parliament to assess Harrison's marine timekeepers and in 1766 he published The Elements of Clock and Watch Work. In addition to clockmaking Cumming is also credited with other notable inventions such as the first accurate recording barograph (1766), the microtome - a machine for making extremely thin slices as used in microscope slide-preparation (1770) and an advanced design of flushing toilet which included a trap to prevent odours re-entering the room.By the mid 1790's Alexander Cumming had retired to Penton Place in Pentonville, then a suburb of London, where he wrote a number of essays on mechanical questions. He died at home on 8th March 1814, aged eighty-two, and was buried at St James's Chapel, Pentonville Road, Finsbury, London. The current lot is an interesting and potentially historically significant example of Cumming's early work due to being distinctly experimental in nature and dating to his time at Inveraray. The escapement is perhaps particularly noteworthy as it appears to follow a design by Thomas Grignon which was conceived as an improvement over Graham's deadbeat (see Rees, Abraham Rees's Clocks Watches and Chronometers 1819-20 page 200 and Fig 6). If this is the case then evidence of collaboration between Grignon and Cumming would serve as confirmation of a direct connection with Archabold Campbell due to the fact that the third Duke also commissioned Grignon to produce a clock for presentation to the Royal Society of Arts in London (also see Rees, page 68). The six-wheel going train is unusual but was probably necessary in a hour-striking clock that was also intended to serve as an accurate timepiece and possible 'test bed' for an improved design of deadbeat escapement. It would seem that the going train was conceived to allow the delivery of a high degree of motive power through the motionwork in order to proportionally minimise the effect of friction (and interference from the strike train during lifting) on the power delivered to the escapement. Indeed the fact that the current lot was designed with a strike train and a 'domestic-friendly' dial layout would strongly suggest that the it was made for a knowledgeable patron who wanted a highly accurate timepiece suitable for domestic use. When this is considered alongside the strong possibility of collaboration between Cumming and Grignon at Inveraray then the most likely patron would have to be Archibald Campbell, third Duke of Argyll.
A REGENCY MAHOGANY SMALL LONCASE REGULATORTHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR T. J. UPJOHN, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe eight-day six knopped-pillar movement with thick rectangular plates measuring 7 by 5.25 inches and incorporating decorative shaped apron cut-out to lower edge, enclosing four wheel train with Harrisons maintaining power and deadbeat escapement regulated by wood rod pendulum with lenticular bob suspended from the movement backplate, the 9.875 wide by 11.5 inch wide ogee-arch silvered brass dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials to centre within outer Arabic minute track, with blued steel hands beneath engraved inscription T. J. Upjohn, London to arch, the case with shallow triangular pediment and ebony line-edged frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture set between ebony stop-fluted canted uprights, the sides with applied rectangular panel mouldings, the trunk with concave throat over canted ebony-edged rectangular flame-figured door, on panel-outline fronted plinth base with moulded skirt.195cm (77ins) high, 41cm (16.125ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. A T. J. Upjohn is recorded in Britten, F.J. Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers as working in London circa 1805-10.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of any alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good condition with some light wear and rubbing to the silvering otherwise is free from visible faults. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the in the case on extensions applied to the trunk side uprights (cheeks) these appear to be an original detail, this coupled with the unusual shape of the dial matching the aperture in the hood serves to confirm that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is in sound original condition with no significant problematic faults and damage generally limited to minor to moderate age related bumps, scuffs and some shrinkage. The is a small veneer chip to the upper left hand corner of the base/plinth panel and slight shrinkage and wear to the opposite side. The tight hand side of the trunk has a vertical shrinkage crack just beneath the throat moulding.Timepiece has pendulum (lacking suspension spring), weight and two case keys; there is also a crank winder present. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY FULL HALF-HOUR STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH TRIP-REPEATHENRY HINDLEY, YORK, CIRCA 1750-60The four double-baluster turned pillar movement with plates measuring 6.375 by 5.125 inches enclosing fine high-count wheelwork, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by brass lenticular bob seconds pendulum incorporating Hindley's cranked crutch arrangement and bolt-and-shutter maintaining power, the strike train with inside rack for sounding the hour at the hour and then again at the half hour on a second smaller bell, with Hindley's dual direction pull trip repeat lever to the backplate and cranked calendar adjustment applied to the rear of the dial plate, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial to the distinctive richly matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and signed Hindley, York to lower margin, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and male mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a calendar dial flanked by dolphin and scroll cast mounts, the case with finial blocks to the ogee-shaped domed caddy superstructure over generous architectural dentil cornice and plain frieze to lintel over rectangular door incorporating both the glazed break-arch dial aperture and the upper quadrant panels flanked by free-standing full-height slender Doric columns to front angles, the sides with arched windows and further full columns set to the rear, the trunk with cavetto throat moulding over caddy-moulded break-arch door, on plinth base with moulded skirt and squab feet.252cm (99.25ins) high including finial blocks, 58.5cm (23ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Henry Hindley was born in Great Harwood, near Blackburn, Lancashire 1699, little is known about his early life, however by the mid 1720's he was making clocks in Wigan where he repaired the church clock in 1726. Hindley moved with his young family (including his son, Joseph born 1728) to the prosperous city of York where, after making clocks for the Mansion House and Guildhall, he gained his Freedom of the city in 1732. Hindley s talents were such that he equipped his workshop with tools of his own design including an important dividing and wheel cutting engine, a screw cutting lathe and a fusee engine. As well as domestic clocks Hindley received commissions for several turret clocks including York Minster and supplied a range of scientific instruments including two important equatorial telescopes for the Duke of Norfolk and William Constable. By the 1760 s Hindley s health had deteriorated to the extent that an ever-increasing proportion of the business was handled by his son Joseph. Henry died in 1771 with his son and successor Joseph unfortunately dying just three years later in 1774, before he had had the opportunity to stamp his own mark on the family firm. Hindley s work demonstrates a highly inventive exacting approach with each clock perhaps varying in some way to its predecessor ensuring constant refinement in design and layout. The quality of the finish of his work is generally exceptional being comparable to the very best London makers of the period which is why many collectors often refer to Hindley as the 'Tompion of the North'. The movement of the current lot is no exception being a particularly fine example of Hindley's work exhibiting inventive details such as the cranked pumping mechanism for the calendar dial, gravity fed rack striking and combined spring and stop for each of the bell hammers. The bolt-and-shutter maintaining power is beautifully executed and the trip repeat lever is ingenious in its simplicity using offset pins on a disk to ensure the lever can be tripped from by pulling from either side. The full-half hour striking of the current lot is unusual and is facilitated by having a second set of pins on the opposite side to the hammer pin wheel which are moved to act on the hammer for the second bell by pumping the arbor along its axis via a raised section of rim to a wheel in the motionwork engaging with a pivoted lever.The case of the current lot is also noteworthy in its quality and distinctive form. The timber used is the heaviest Cuban mahogany and the combination of crisp mouldings and fine turnings to the unusual full-height free-standing hood columns echoes the high-quality individual approach seen in Hindley's movements.Condition Report: Movement is in fine original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the mechanism is in full working condition a precautionary gentle clean and service is advised. The dial is also in fine condition but with overall patchy tarnishing and discolouration to the finishes. The movement rests on an appropriate oak seatboard onto pine blocks applied to the original thin solid mahogany uprights of the trunk. Although this arrangement is not what is normally seen on longcase clocks (and the blocks could be later) we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are such a good match to the case that they are most likely original to each other and that id the blocks are replacements it is probably due to historic damage/wear.The case is generally in very good original condition and with fine colour/surface. The domed caddy superstructure is a restoration; the finials are missing as are the mouldings to the upper edge of the top finial block. The plinth has an open shrinkage crack near the top edge and the feet are replacements. Otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum (not original but period correct and adapted for Hindley's crutch), two brass-cased weights, a winding key but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II WALNUT QUARTER CHIMING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM THELKELD, LONDON, CIRCA 1740The five pillar triple train movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of six bells and sounding the hour on a single larger bell, the 12 inch gilt brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial over arched nameplate engraved William Thelkeld, London to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and 'twin bird and urn' cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the case with break-arch cavetto cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing fluted columns with gilt caps and bases, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door fronted with book-matched figured walnut veneers incorporating triple-line strung border within complex crossgrain edge mouldings, the plinth base with concave top moulding over conforming line-edged panel to front and a moulded skirt.203cm (80ins) high, 51.5cm (20.25ins) wide, 25cm (10ins) deep. William Threlkeld (II) is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Brancepath, County Durham in 1674. He was a trained watchmaker and goldsmith who by 1695 had moved to London and had set up business in the Parish of St. Michael, Cornhill. By 1726 Threkeld had moved to St. Martin in the Fields where he took Thomas Hudson as an apprentice. In 1728 he is listed as working 'In ye Strand near ye new Exchange', and is believed to have died in around 1750.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and in fine original condition with no visible alteration or notable replacements (including to the quarter train and bell/hammers assembly). The mechanism is in clean condition but a precautionary gentle service is advised. The dial is in fine condition wit faults limited to some light scratching to the matting as well as a spot of discolouration and overall mellowing to the silvering of the chapter ring. The hands, spandrels etc appear all original and are undamaged. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard which rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the trunk with no visible evidence of alteration hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in sound original condition. There is no evidence of the hood being fitted with superstructure (which would have been normal for a clock of this period) hence it may be that the clock was made specifically for a position where height was an issue. The hood has historic worm damage to the rear right hand edge/stile including degradation to the carcass behind the hood quarter column. The rear quarter columns are missing three of their four brass caps/bases otherwise faults to the hood limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage commensurate with age and use. The trunk door lock is detached otherwise the rest of the case is in good original condition and of good colour with faults again limited to relatively minor bumps scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock is complete with pendulum, three brass-cased weights, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN INTERESTING WILLIAM III/QUEEN ANNE OAK CASED QUARTER CHINING EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKSAMUEL TAYLOR, CIRCA 1700The four finned pillar triple train movement with plates measuring 7.75 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the quarter train with internal countwheel to the hammer pin-wheel arbor cut for sounding the quarters on a graduated nest of three bells and with pin positioned at the end the last quarter to release the internal rack hour striking mechanism sounding on a further larger bell, the 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, scroll-border engraved calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial incorporating silvered plate engraved Sam: Dodge beneath to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Samuel Taylor to lower margin, with fine scroll-pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within wheatear engraved border, in a case with architectural cornice and scroll-pierced frieze to lintel over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by fixed three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding above 32 inch rectangular door centred with a lenticle and with half round edge mouldings, on plinth base with ogee upper mouldings and moulded skirt.198cm (78ins) high, 50cm (19.75ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) deep at the cornice. A clockmaker with the name Samuel Taylor is recorded in Davies, Edmund Greater Manchester CLOCKS & WATCHMAKERS as working in Middleton, Lancashire up until his death in 1743. Details such as the 'cartwheel' pierced casting to the dial plate would confirm the clock's North Country origins, with sophisticated refinements such as internal rack striking perhaps suggesting the clockmaker was perhaps London trained. The name 'Sam: Dodge' engraved just below the subsidiary seconds dial is probably that of the original owner.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in fine original condition with no visible alteration or replacements to the trains including the escape wheel which appears original although the pallets are most likely 19th century service replacements. There is an additional pair of holes just above the pallet arbor which suggesting that an additional movement pillar of plain profile was once fitted there. The mechanism is fairly clean and in working order. The dial is in good relatively condition with only light discolouration/spotting to lacquered and silvered finishes; the hands are well made and quirky but could be replacements. The movement rests on the original seatboard via blocks set beneath each of the plates; although not conventional this arrangement does appear original to the clock hence we are inclined to believe that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is fine original condition; the skirting to the plinth base is a replacement otherwise case appears all original and is of reasonable colour/finish with faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other slight defects commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, three weights (two brass-cased) a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II BLACK JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM GOUGH, LONDON, CIRCA 1715The five finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, herringbone border engraved calendar aperture and applied oval signature plate engraved W'm Gough, London to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles within wheatear engraved border, the black japanned case with generous complex moulded cornice and foliate spray-centred gilt panel decorated frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture with delicate gilt floral sprays to surround and applied with Doric three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns to the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over rectangular door painted in raised polychrome and gilt with oriental garden landscapes and square-rigged warships within line painted half-round moulded borders and delicate foliate decorated surround, the sides with panels of large scale leafy sprays, on ogee moulded skirt base with conforming painted decoration to front and applied moulded skirt.218cm (86ins) high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep at the cornice. William Gough is recorded Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from before 1726 to circa 1760.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in fine original condition with no visible alteration or replacements including the escapement which appears all-original. The mechanism is fairly clean and in working order. The dial is in good relatively condition with only light discolouration/spotting to lacquered and silvered finishes; the hands and spandrels appear original. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests on the cheeks of the case fitted with very slim packing pieces to fine-tune the level of the dial within the hood aperture. The level of the top of the seatboard lines-up with historic scribe lines on the backboard hence we are inclined to believe that the movement and dial are original to the case despite the thin packing slips beneath the seatboard. The case is in presentable condition however the plinth base has been rebuilt/restored to match the rest of the case. The backboard has a braced split to the upper section and the front of the base has a vertical shrinkage crack otherwise case is in good condition retaining original japanned finish with light crazing and faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, other blemishes and small repairs commensurate with age.Clock is complete with pendulum, two weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR ROBERT WOOD, LONDON, LATE 18th AND EARLY 19th CENTURYWith a five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by a lenticular bob pendulum, with an 8 inch brass dial applied with slightly convex painted Toman numeral hour disc inscribed Rob't Wood, LONDON to centre and with pierced gilt brass hands within gilt brass surround finely engraved with rosette-centred floral sprays to spandrel areas and with similar infill flanking the subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial to the arch, in a bell-top case with five gilt bras urn finials to superstructure and cavetto top mouldings, over break-arch glazed door incorporating brass filet mouldings to the dial aperture and scroll cast frets to the upper quadrants flanked by brass stop-fluted canted angles, the sides with hinged gilt bras carrying handles over break-arch frets cast with cherub mask centred sunburst and scroll decoration, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.53cm (21ins) high excluding top finial and plinth, 63cm (25ins) high overall, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 22cm (8.75ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands. Three makers with the name Robert Wood are recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The first around 1789, the second at Finsbury Square 1808-11 and the third from Kent Road, 1820.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in relatively clean working condition. The dial plate is drilled for three winding holes suggesting that a quarter-chiming movement was originally intended however there is no other visible evidence of another movement being fitted to the dial hence we are of the opinion that the clock was probably built-up using unused 'old stock' dial and case in the early 19th century (hence why movement appears late for the dial and case). The seatboard also appears old/original and undisturbed and there is no evidence in the case (filled or spare holes, or new timber) suggesting different movement fitment although there is an inset piece of timber following the arch of the dial to the back of the mask which would again appear to date form the time the clock was made. In summary the clock exhibits features which would suggest that it has been 'built-up' from parts however we feel that this was done 'in-period' hence the clock essentially started out in its current form. However we also appreciate that opinions may vary.The dial has old wear/rubbing and scratching to the painted surface and a poorly retouched scuff to the left of the signature otherwise is in sound original condition; the engraved gilt brass facing is in good original condition retaining good gilt surface. The case is generally in fine condition with faults limited to light wear, shrinkage and a few age-related bumps and scuffs with the most noticeable being some chipping to the veneer overlap of the rear door. The top final block would have originally been flanked by fretwork panels which are no longer present and the top flat surface onto which the block sits has been re-veneered to cover the slots for the frets.Clock has pendulum and case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKANDREWS, DOVER, CIRCA 1800The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch single-sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds over signature Andrews, Dover and calendar to centre, with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and scroll-pierced blued steel hands, the lower spandrel areas engraved with floral sprays and the upper with oval paterae and draped foliage issuing from Neo-classical urn to the arch above, the break-arch case with cavetto cornice above hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing Corinthian columns to angles, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch flame figured door with complex edge mouldings, on shaped panel fronted plinth base with moulded skirt.196cm (77ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Richard Andrews is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Dover from 1800.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alterations or significant replacements. We understand from the previous owner's family that it has been maintained in working condition and had received a gentle service within the last few years. The dial has overall honest wear/discolouration but is undamaged. The hands appear original and are black painted. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the case with no visible alteration hence we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case.The case is in good original condition as is of good colour. The only notable faults are a slight warp to the trunk door causing the lower left-hand corner to protrude by around half an inch - this can probably be mitigated by adjusting the top hinge position. The left hand side has a scuff to the surface which no doubt can be improved with some coloured polish. Blemishes are otherwise very much limited to slight bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum which requires a suspension spring, pair of weights, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN BRASS VIDIE-PATTERN ANEROID OAK-CASED MANTEL BAROMETER ATTRIBUTED TO E.J. DENT, RETAILED BY C. W. DIXEY, LONDON, MID 19th CENTURYThe 4 inch circular paper register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations and inscribed Aneroid Barometer, 5063 to lower margin, the cylindrical lacquered brass case with recording pointer to the glass within moulded surround beneath pivoted suspension ring, the rear engraved Sold By, C.W. Dixey, Optician to the Queen, New Bond St. London; in rectangular oak case of plinth form with leaf carved cornice over front door with circular glazed aperture and acanthus carved ogee moulded skirt base. The oak case 22cm (8.75ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Charles Wastell Dixey is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 3 New Bond Street, London 1838-62. He then went into partnership with his son Adolphus and the firm continued continued well into the 20th century.This type of aneroid barometer was first invented by Lucien Vidie in 1844 and is considered to be the first of its type; Edward John Dent was granted a license by Vidie produce and market instruments to his design which lasted until Dent's death in 1853.
Y A VICTORIAN GILT BRASS AND EBONY ANEROID 'SHIPS WHEEL' MANTEL BAROMETERUNSIGNED, PRESENTATION DATED 1879The 4 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual annotations over curved mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer set behind thick glass incorporating recording pointer within rotating bezel adjusted by turning the outer ship's wheel fitted with nine brass-collared ebony handle pieces to circumference, rotating within two fixed outswept brass plate supports with the front applied with panel decoration and plaque engraved MAY, 1879, on banted ebony veneered plinth base.34,5cm (13.5ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 11cm (4,25ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon.
AN EXTREMELY RARE WALNUT AND BRASS BALANCE BAROMETERH. MAPPLE, LONDON, CIRCA 1856 With arched brass scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations and engraved H. Mapples PATENT Barometer to upper margin raised over pivoted cradle with counterweight and operating moving pointer for the scale with second recording pointer set behind, the whole raised on a cavetto moulded rectangular brass plinth over walnut box base enclosing rack-and-pinion mechanism for the adjustment of the recording pointer via a knob to the front, on cavetto moulded skirt and brass ball feet, (aneroid vacuum chamber lacking).34cm (13.5ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon; described and illustrated in Collins, Phillip Aneroid Barometers and their Restoration pages 205-6. Henry Mapple is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as publishing two articles in 'Trans. Soc. Arts' on clock springs and an escapement in 1838 and 1839 respectively. The British Museum webs archives notes that Henry Mapple was a former telegraph engineer for the Electric Telegraph Company who exhibited an electric telegraph, a clock escapement, and a telegraphic fire alarm at the Great Exhibition of 1851. He also, along with William Morris, held a Patent for electric timekeeping (No. 1515, 22nd June 1860 'Electric Clocks and Telegraphs').Henry Mapple devised this type of barometer and patented it in 1856 (Patent No. 1029). The pivoted cradle would have originally held a 'hollow tube, thin and exhausted of air'. This tube was designed to expand or contract due to change in barometric pressure causing a shift in the balance of its weight; consequently the balance cradle would tip and the pointer would move in relation to the scale.
Three mid-century teak cabinets, comprising a floorstanding two-door cabinet, with adjustable internal divide to plinth base, 51 x 84 x 53cm, a similar two-door wall-mounted example with shallow internal shelf, 41 x 91.5 x 41cm and a matching wall-mounted set of three drawers, 41 x 91.5 x 41cm (af) (3). CONDITION REPORT The floorstanding unit is overall ok condition, showing signs of wear including minor scuffs, scrapes, fading, etc commensurate with use. The three-drawer chest has staining around the centre of the top drawer, probably just from use and the bottom drawer front is slightly warped. Further minor scuffs, scrapes, staining, fading, etc throughout. The two-door wall-mounted unit has a water mark to the top, some notable scratches to the left hand side of the left hand doors. Further light scratches to the same panel, with fading/staining to the left hand side.
A quantity of vintage and modern costume jewellery and collectibles to include silver agate brooch, pheasant foot brooch, silver bangles, scarab beetle inset rings, malachite pendant, dagger brooch, bronze-type figure on marble plinth, various forks, sugar sifter and pewter dog figure, gold plated necklaces, brooches, etc.
BESWICK; a 'Charolais Cow and Calf' figural group on wooden oval plinth, also 'Friesian Cow' and 'Friesian Bull' figures, each on oval wooden bases with title plaque (3). CONDITION REPORT There is a repair/crack to the base of the tail on the Charolais Cow figure. The bull appears to be in good order, there is the odd area of nibbles or flaking glaze. the cow has a repair to its right ear.
An early 20th century stained pine chest of four long drawers, to plinth base, raised on castors, 86 x 111 x 57cm (af). CONDITION REPORT Heavy wear throughout commensurate with use and age, including scuffs, scrapes, staining, fading etc to the entire piece - most notably to the front edge of the top and the plinth base. The top is possibly a later replacement.
ROYAL DOULTON; a figure group HN3718 'The Charge of the Light Brigade', inscribed 18131, raised on a naturalistic plinth with verse and rhyme to the gilt-heightened border below, 48 x 51 x approx 20cm. CONDITION REPORT Appears to be in overall good condition, the horse's reins to the right hand side have come away by the horse's bit. Otherwise good condition, with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.
An early 20th century stripped pine chest of two short over two long graduated drawers, on plinth base, 70 x 91 x 46cm (af). CONDITION REPORT This is in a very well-used condition. there are two very large splits to the top, with further scuffs, scrapes, staining, losses, etc throughout the top. Further staining, fading, scuffs, scrapes, losses, etc throughout the carcass of this piece of furniture. Would make a good restoration project.
A Crystal Palace Art Union Parian ware figure of 'Dying Gaul', by Brown-Westhead & Co, on an oval plinth base, with gladiator sword and weapons, height 16cm, length 40cm. CONDITION REPORT Old stable crack to the top back of the stretched leg, age related wear in the form of some surface scratches, in need of cleaning, no obvious sign of restoration
An early 20th century white painted dresser, the boarded plate rack above bow-fronted lower section with three frieze drawers, above pair of panelled doors centred with a linen fold decorated panel, raised on stile supports, 192 x 140 x 52cm, and a free standing white painted corner unit, the upper section with pair of shaped shelves above a panel door to plinth base, 184 x 76 x 50cm (2). CONDITION REPORT overall solid but used condition, some minor areas of chips to the paint, the bow front top is stained on the front edge with some crazing to the paint with further scuffs and scrapes commensurate with use throughout
AFTER MAX LANDSBERG; a bronzed statue depicting a racehorse, on bronzed plinth, impressed with German text, on stepped wooden base, height to top of ear approx 37cm, length of base approx 36cm. CONDITION REPORT The tail has possibly been reattached, there may be a crack to the upper part of the leg. Chip to the tail. Still looks well for presentation, but has areas of repair.
Tommaso Campajola (1890-1968), Verso la Vittoria, large bronze group of a Roman soldier with two horses in a coach; on naturalistic base; cast with original patina and verdigris; signed; on rectangular red marble plinth; on black stepped stone base with four bronze feet; brass shield with title; around 1900. 75x55cm
Neapolitan Baroque Aqua Santa, oval white marble plinth with masterly and deeply sculpted reliefs of Maria in the centre surrounded by volutes, borders and flowers; on the sides two medallions of St Joseph and St John; in the centre basin richly decorated; fine veins, Southern Italy early 18th Century. 52x40cm
A Victorian serpentine mahogany breakfront sideboard, with a carved back, central cushion drawer, flanked by a pair of cupboard doors, opening to reveal a drawer and two slides to the left, a drawer and one deep wine cellar drawer, both raised on plinth bases, 153cm high, 212cm wide, 62cm deep.
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