A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CROSSBANDED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 'PENNY MOON' LUNAR CALENDARJOSEPH SILL, WIGTON, CIRCA 1760The four finned and ringed pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square gilt brass dial with penny moon lunar month indication over decorative arched calendar aperture to the foliate scroll engraved matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers and generous Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track incorporating engraved signature Jo: Sill, WIGTON to upper margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with generous cavetto cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by slender free-standing Doric columns with conforming half columns positioned to the rear of each side, the trunk with ogee throat moulding over ogee-arch top caddy moulded mahogany crossbanded door flanked by fluted quarter columns to front angles, on plinth base fronted with rectangular panel-outline mahogany band to fascia flanked by canted angles over moulded skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between.208cm (82ins) high, 56cm (22ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep. Joseph Sill worked in Wigton, Cumberland, as both a clockmaker and innkeeper from circa 1729 when he succeeded his father Richard Sill. He died in 1803. Condition Report: Movement is complete, original and is essentially in working condition however a clean/service is required. The backcock has a break in its casting hence will require attention. The dial has crack to the left-hand margin which has been repaired by riveting a small bracing plate to the rear. Dial otherwise is in good original condition with nice moderately aged patination. The calendar and moon disc mechanisms are intact. The pine seatboard has age but is probably not original, there is no packing to the cheek uprights of the case but there is evidence of some adjustment hence we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition. The front ogee top moulding has been replaced and the front corners rounded and there is a crack to the left-hand side of the hood otherwise is in good original untouched condition. The rest of the case is relatively untouched. The rear left-hand edge has a slender section split-out (approx. 20cm in length) and the trunk door has had a nock to the flower corner causing crossbanding to break-off. The plinth has a vertical shrinkage crack and the skirt/feet has been replaced, Faults are otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with age.Clock has pair of faceted lead weights and a pendulum. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A GREEN CHINOISERIE JAPANNED EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY MANSELL BENNETT, LONDON, CIRCA 1695, THE CASE CIRCA 1760The five finned and ringed pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with outside locking detent to the backplate and anchor escapement regulated by 32 inch pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Small Arabic five minutes beyond the narrow minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, now in a green japanned case with faint foliate scroll painted concave-sided pediment over ogee and cavetto cornice, blind fret frieze and hinged glazed dial aperture painted in gilt with floral trails to frame and applied with three-quarter Doric columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with cavetto throat mouldings gilt painted with generous scrollwork flanked by leaf motifs over rectangular door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with Oriental Arcadian garden landscape with pavilions and figures within a break-arch surround, complex mouldings and gilt trail decorated surround, on plinth base with cavetto upper moulding over conforming faint decoration to fascia and cavetto moulded skirt, (case finish with wear and losses).210cm (82.5ins) high, 46.5cm (18.25ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Mansell Bennett is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being made a 'Free Brother' of the Clockmakers' Company in 1688. He married Lydia Wise at St. James's, Duke Place, London in 1690 and lived at Powells Buildings, St. Martin in the Fields. In 1697 Mansell Bennett signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance. In 1707 a Richard Boyce was trialled for 'Feloniously Stealing' several items form Mansell Bennett including three pendulum watches and three clocks; he was acquitted due a total lack of evidence as to his crime. Bennett attended Court until at least 1711 but was excused of serving as a Steward in 1713 due to being 'out of town'. Notwithstanding this he received payment from the Crown 'for care of the Great Clock at Kensington, £11. 14s.' the same year. He died in 1721 in the Parish of St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex; there was a subsequent lawsuit relating to his probate (Jones V. Read).
A GILT BRASS 'ATMOS' TIMEPIECEJAEGER-LE-COULTRE, MODEL 540, LATE 20th CENTURYThe single train movement wound via the expansion and contraction of an aneroid chamber mounted to the rear of the mechanism and regulated by torsion escapement with rotating balance suspended at the base of the movement and numbered 619448 to the suspension platform, the teardrop shaped plates inscribed ATMOS, JAEGER LECOUTRE, THIRTEEN JEWELS, SWISS, 540 to centre within circular Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands, the rectangular five-glass case with rounded angles and lift-out front glass incorporating repeat signature to lower right corner, over plinth base also with rounded angles incorporating bubble level to interior and three screw adjusting feet to underside.22.5cm (9ins) high, 20cm (8ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.Please note that the condition report for this lot was amended on 21/02/2024. Bidders may need to make themselves aware of these updates. Condition Report: Please note that the report below was updated 21/02/2024; the additional comments are in block capitals.Movement is running and appears to be keeping reasonable time however we have not had it running for long enough to verify the overall accuracy of the timepiece. WE HAVE NOW HAD THE CLOCK RUNNING OVER SEVERAL DAYS AND HAVE ESTABLISHED THAT THE TRAIN APPEARS TO BE 'STICKING; CAUSING IT TO STOP. ONCE THE HANDS ARE ADVANCE IT WILL CONTINUE RUNNING SUGGESTING THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH REGARDS TO MOTIVE POWER. The mechanism appears complete and all original; there is some dust ingress to the interior of the case but nothing problematic. The lift-out glass front panel thumb-piece (to the upper centre of the panel) is loose hence will become detached when the glass is lifted out. No damage is evident hence probably just needs re-attaching. The glass panel has some miniscule wear to the lower corners no doubt from repeated removal and refitting, this is only visible on very close examination when the panel is out. The case is in good original condition with defects limited to slight crazing and spotting to the protective lacquer-coat to the gilt finish and a few areas of very slight oxidation.Timepiece does not have box/packing; the serial number would suggest a date of manufacture of circa 1990.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEJAMES DE LASALLE, LONDON, CIRCA 1775The five pillar two train rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and recessed bright-cut bordered silvered subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with rolling moonphase incorporating engraved age-of-the-moon scale to the circumference of the lunar disc, over lunettes engraved with sunburst mask and terrestrial globes beneath signature Ja's De Lasalle, London to upper margin, the figured mahogany case with concave-sided 'pagoda' superstructure fronted with a shaped foliate pierced fret over break-arch cavetto cornice and brass stop-fluted columns flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door fronted with flame figured veneers within complex mouldings flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns, the plinth base with concave top moulding over raised shaped panel to fascia, on moulded double skirt incorporating shaped apron to lower margin.243cm (95.75ins) high, 53cm (21ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. James De Lasalle is recorded in Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS as working from Brookers Row, Moorfields, London in 1780 and then 42 St. Catherine's, Tower Hill 1800-18. Condition Report: Movement in fine clean working condition and appears all-original with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine clean condition with the only observation worth noting is that there are some witness marks from the attachment of the calendar ring pulleys and a detent pivot are visible within the matting and there is a small filled 'pin-prick' hole above the calendar aperture. The lunar disc appears to retain its original painted finish in fine condition; the silvering has some slight patchy oxidation in places. The movement and dial rest on what appears to be the original seatboard direct onto the cheek uprights of the case; it is therefore most probable that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in very fine clean condition - the lower skirt (with shaped apron) is a restoration/replacement. The top of the hood has three empty socket holes from finials which are no longer present and the rear left-hand edge (behind the quarter column) has a crack (stable) to the carcass beneath. Otherwise the case only has a few very slight bumps and scuffs and some minimal veneer shrinkage. Clock is generally in 'take-home' condition and is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III PARQUETRY DECORATED OAK EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKEDWARD BILBIE, CHEWSTOKE, CIRCA 1760The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum. The 12 inch square brass dial with arched calendar aperture to the centre engraved with scene of a square-rigged ship passing a building over signature EDWARD, BILBIE, CHEW STOKE beneath a delicate scroll border to lower margin, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with generous Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll and shell cast spandrels to angles, in a case wit swan neck pediment over cavetto cornice, blind fret fronted frieze and hinged glazed dial surround flanked by free-standing columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular windows and bargeboards to the rear edges, the trunk with concave throat over caddy moulded rectangular door centred with a parquetry star within mahogany crossbanded surround, the plinth base with ogee top mounding over plain fascia and caddy mounded skirt.219cm (86.25ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Edward Bilbie senior is recorded in Moore, A.J THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 (Appendix vii) as born 1666 and probably working from circa 1695 as he is thought to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Edward Webb who died in 1694; by 1698 he had certainly become established in Chew Stoke as a bellfounder. Edward Bilbie had two sons, Edward II (born 1694) who assisted his father but unfortunately died within six months of his father in 1725, and Thomas (born 1702) who inherited his father's business in 1725 and worked until 1768. Edward II had a son who he also named Edward (III - born circa 1715), who is thought to have been brought up by his uncle Thomas, and worked alongside him until around 1768. The present lot would have been made by Edward Bilbie III most likely whilst working alongside his uncle, Thomas. The marine landscape engraved decoration to the centre of the dial of is a textbook example of the style adopted by Bristol and Chew Valley clockmakers during the third quarter of the 18th century, and no doubt reflects the pride of the original owner in the region's maritime mercantile economy.
AN IRISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKALEXANDER CHRISTIE, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1770The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 13.5 inch square brass dial with vestigial arched calendar aperture and leafy rosette centred subsidiary seconds dial to the rococo scroll engraved centre signed ALEX'R CHRISTIE, DUBLIN to lower margin, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer dot minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and generous winged cherub mask and scroll cast gilt brass spandrels to angles, the case with swan neck pediment applied with carved rosettes to the scroll terminals over cushion-shaped frieze relief carved with rococo scrolls centred with a grotesque 'green man' mask, the hinged glazed dial aperture applied with carved fluted Corinthian three-quarter columns to angles and the sides with reeded bargeboards to the rear edges, the trunk with blind geometric fret to the lip of the cavetto throat moulding over shallow caddy-moulded break-arch top door flanked by fluted Doric quarter columns to the angles, the plinth with stepped ogee top mouldings over shaped raised panel to fascia flanked by canted angles, on bracket feet.244cm (96ins) high, 53.5cm (21ins) wide, 34.5cm (13.5ins) deep. Provenance:Evelyn Gairdner-nee Handcock, only daughter of Lord Castlemaine (1897-1984) thence by family descent the current vendor. This clock was rescued from Moydrum Castle near Athlone, Ireland before the castle was burned down in July 1921. Alexander Christie is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Dublin 1758 until his death in 1801. Condition Report: Movement is basically complete and original with the exception of the calendar drive flag (would have originally been fitted to the hour hand tube). There is nothing obvious to indicate that the movement will not run but it will require a service/setting-up. The dial plate is a little distorted behind the chapter ring where the dial feet are fitted to the spokes of the 'cartwheel' cut-outs. The right hand corner is also bent a little backwards and is missing its tip. The dial feet are a little misaligned also so will require adjustment. The calendar disc has been secured tight on its post (does not turn). Hands appear undamaged. The chapter ring has lost its silvering and overall the dial is in neglected condition. The movement is attached to what appears to be its original seatboard however the cheek uprights of the case are applied with various pieces of packing suggesting that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is essentially complete and original but requires general moderate attention from a case/furniture restorer. The hood is in good condition with faults essentially limited to repairs to the hood column capitals, a loose rosette to the pediment, general light bumps and nocks to the extremities and carving and slight shrinkage cracks to the sides. The front right hand corner has a scarf repair to the corner infront of the column. The carcass of the rest of the case trunk is in good condition with strong structure. The lower hinge of the trunk door has at some point been 'pulled' causing splitting to the surround into which the hinge was screwed; some re-gluing/making sound this damage has been done. The plinth front panel is warped (front lower edge projects around 7mm) and has a crack, the lower left small quadrant infill panel is also loose; otherwise plinth is in sound condition. Finish is generally somewhat dull/muted and there are relatively minor bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age.Clock has pendulum, two weights, a case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH MINIATURE LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRASS MOUNTED CARARA MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURERETAILED BY SIR JOHN BENNETT LIMITED, LONDON, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day single going barrel movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate numbered 1421 to upper left and stamped MADE IN FRANCE to lower margin, the 2.125 inch circular convex white enamel dial inscribed SIR JOHN BENNETT LTD, LONDON to centre within concentric repeating floral swags framing the vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals, with Arabic fifteen minutes to the outer minute track and scroll pierced gilt brass hands set behind a crisply moulded hinged cast gilt brass convex bevel-glazed bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with central gilt foliate bud finial to the stepped cavetto moulded upstand over front applied with rosettes to upper angles over floral swag apron mount, the sides with oval leafy rosettes, on cavetto moulded skirt base applied with further gilt ribbon-tied mount to front; the side pieces formed as dwarf candlesticks with gilt brass spiral fluted leaf cast sconces over fluted column pedestals set on gilt bead decorated square bases, (3).The clock 21cm (8.25ins) high, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep; the candlesticks 11cm (4.25ins) high, 6cm (2.375ins) square. The firm of watchmakers and retailers of luxury goods, Sir John Bennett Limited, was established by John Bennett at 65 Cheapside, London in 1846. Sir John Bennett was a colourful character who became involved in machinations of the City of London Corporation serving as 'Sheriff of London and Middlesex' in 1871 and 'Lord Lieutenant of London' in 1872. He died in 1897 leaving the business in the hands of his successors trading as 'Sir John Bennett Limited', which continued well into the 20th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case has some light edge wear/chipping to the marble and a few spots of slight discolouration but is free from visible cracks; the base has probably been re-set, mounts are in fine condition. One candlestick has a noticeable chip to the top of one of the corners at the base and well as a re-attached chip to the lower corner to the other side (not particularly noticeable) otherwise faults are limited to very slight wear/edge chipping.Garniture is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II OAK THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKT. DICKER, SILCHESTER, CIRCA 1745The single-handed posted countwheel bell striking movement with rectangular section steel corner posts rivetted to the brass top and bottom plates and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markets and signed T. Dicker, Silchester to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hand and urn-centred scroll cast spandrels to angles, in an oak case with architectural cornice and plain frieze over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with Doric three-quarter columns to angles, the rear edge with matching quarter columns, the trunk with concave throat over rectangular caddy moulded door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over plain skirt.202cm (79.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Thomas Dicker is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Silchester, Hampshire, 1736-56 before moving to Reading where he worked until his death in 1774. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears fundamentally all original. The dial is in good condition with faults limited to a few blemishes to the chapter ring which also has patchy discolouration to the silvering. Movement has later seatboard set on packing pieces indicating that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case. The case presents as being in good visual condition but has replaced backboard and the plinth has been re-faced with plywood fronted by veneers which match the rest of the case very well. Skirt is also a replacement. Clock has a pendulum and weight. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III OAK EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 'ROCKING SHIP' AUTOMATONDE LASALLE, LONDON, CIRCA 1785The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch single sheet silvered brass break-arch Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials and signed De Lasalle, LONDON to centre, within Roman numeral hour chapters and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with blued steel hand beneath recessed demi-lune scene to arch finely painted with a rocky coastal landscape and incorporating a square-rigged armed Indiaman rocking back and forth with the motion of the pendulum, set beneath silvered upper margin engraved with leafy trails, the oak case with concave-sided 'pagoda' superstructure over break-arch cavetto cornice and fluted three quarter columns applied to the angles of the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door applied with complex edge mouldings, the plinth base with concave top moulding over moulded skirt incorporating shaped apron to lower margin.228cm (89.5ins) high, 49.5cm (19.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Provenance:Previously from the estate of the late Roy Carter. James De Lasalle is recorded in Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS as working from Brookers Row, Moorfields, London in 1780 and then 42 St. Catherine's, Tower Hill 1800-18.
A FRENCH GILT ANGLAISE RICHE CASED GRANDE-SONNERIE ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH FINE FRETWORK PANELSUNSIGNED BUT WITH SIMILARITIES TO THE WORK OF HENRI JACOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1890The eight-day two train movement ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and sounding the hour every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with silvered platform lever escapement and alarm mechanism positioned to the top left sounding on the smaller gong, the dial with circular white enamel Roman numeral disc incorporating Arabic five minutes to outer track and with blued steel moon hands, set within a fine bright-cut engraved and pierced foliate scrollwork rectangular mask incorporating conforming subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the frosted gilt brass bevel-glazed variant of the Anglaise riche case with reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass, repeat button to front rail, complex moulded cornice and dentil frieze, the angles with fluted three-quarter columns with Corinthian capitals and the sides with fine foliate pierced and engraved frets each incorporating central urn issuing a floral spray set behind bevelled glasses, the rear with pin-hinged glazed door, on generous ogee moulded skirt base with conforming dentil frieze and stepped lower edge incorporating shallow block feet, the underside with Grande Sonnerie/Petit Sonnerie/Silence selection lever; with original tooled Morocco leather covered travelling case.The clock 17.5cm (7.5ins) high with handle down, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Provenance: Previously sold at Bonhams, London sale of FINE CLOCKS 20th June 2012 (lot 7) for £2,000. Although unsigned, the present clock is of notably fine quality with distinctive silvered platform and engraved fretwork panels reminiscent of those sometimes seen on examples by LeRoy et Fils and E. Maurice and Company; indeed examples by each of these makers, incorporating similar panels, were sold in these rooms on 21st April 2021 (lot 106) and 2nd March 2022 (lot 166) respectively. The scroll-shaped handle and ogee over stepped moulded skirt base are distinctive features which set the present case aside from the standard 'anglaise riche' design which generally incorporate an angular scroll to the handle and plain plinth base. The castings for the base mouldings, however, mirror those on a 'cariatides' case by Henri Jacot illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development on page 172 (Plate VII/24). As this particular variant of 'cariatides' case was favoured by Jacot the presence of these castings on the case of the present clock would suggest a connection to the workshop of Henri Jacot. Interestingly a grande-sonnerie striking clock with an identical pattern of 'cariatides' case to that illustrated by Allix and Bonnert, but housing a movement exhibiting identical details, such as pattern of winding arrow and annotations to the backplate, to the present clock, was sold in these rooms (in partially dismantled condition) 6th October 2021 (lot 111). Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920. Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or with noticeable replacements. Clock is running with the grande-sonnerie striking operating correctly including the selection lever to the base. The alarm is also in working condition. Although in full working condition the movement would probably benefit form a gentle clean and service. The dial appears free from visible damage or other faults. The case is in fine condition with minimal mellowing to the gilding. The glasses are free from visible damage/chips. The underside has a noticeable scratch through part of the strike selectin text and some slight discolouration otherwise is in fine condition. The protective case is structurally sound but has significant wear and losses to the leather covering and wear/fading to interior. The strap handle is also missing as is the slide-in shutter for the front aperture.Clock has a winding/setting key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU MOUNTED ROSSO FRANCIA MARBLE PORTICO MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the 4.5 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with gilt Arabic fifteen minutes within the outer minute track and fine sculpted scroll pierced gilt hands within an engine-milled bezel, the architectural break-arch case with gilt surmount cast as two lovebirds perched on billowing clouds flanked by crisp engine-turned shouldered urn finials, over stepped cavetto cornice incorporating a band of gilt lozenge and bead stringing and with pierced draped cast lambrequin apron mount beneath the dial, raised on two pairs of turned marble columns each with entasis and gilt engine-turned caps and bases, the rectangular plinth base with brass bead bordered upper edges and engine-turned gilt feet.50cm (19.75ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep.
TWO EDWARDIN INLAID MAHOGANY MANTEL TIMEPIECESBOTH UNSIGNED, EARLY 20th CENTURYEach with French circular single train eight-day movement; the first with replaced platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically plated on the backplate, the 3.25 inch circular slightly convex enamel dial with vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals to chapter ring and fifteen-minute annotations to the outer track, with steel spade hands set behind convex glazed cast brass bezel, the lyre-shaped case with brass surmount cast as a young winged figure with a lyre seated on a wheel issuing wings from the hub, over front inlaid with brass 'strings' passing above and below the dial within leafy scroll decorated border tied with a foliate band to top and terminating with rosettes, the rear flush with friction fitting brass cover for the movement, on stepped ogee moulded plinth base with brass bun feet; the second timepiece with cylinder escapement and Roman numeral dial set within Art Nouveau style waisted case inlaid with brass highlighted butterfly motif beneath the dial over brass bun feet, (2).The first 40.5cm (16ins) high, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep; the second 23cm (9ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide, 9ins (3.5ins) deep.
AN UNUSUAL CAST LEAD AND BRASS TABLE TIMPIECE IN THE FORM OF A GARDEN SUNDIALUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The French eight-day single train going barrel movement with tic-tac escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and vertical take-off for the single hour hand, the 4.25 inch horizontal circular brass dial plate engraved with Roman numeral hour chapters and inner dot minute ring, the centre with decorative solar and lunar masks and hour hand formed as a gnomon with pillar upright and decorated with a sphere within the angle, the cast lead case formed as an architectural octagonal plinth with moulded edge top over conforming stepped skirt base.17cm (6.75ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide.
A REGENCY ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE FIGURAL LIBRARY MANTEL TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED BUT PROBABLY BY THOMAS WEEKS, LONDON, CIRCA 1815The circular three columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the 3.5 inch circular white Roman numeral enamel dial with steel hands within an engine-milled gilt bezel, the case surmounted with a figure of an eagle with outstretched wings over drum supported on foliate scroll volutes set on a block fronted with and inset gilt foliate cast frieze, flanked by opposing gilt seated Classical females each reading a book, the marble plinth base applied with central gilt rosette flanked by recessed gilt leafy scroll inset panels over extended toupe feet.31cm (12.25ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. The castings used for the foliate decoration to the frieze beneath the dial and for the figures can be directly compared to those on a timepiece with centre-seconds signed 'Semaine' for Thomas Weeks sold at Christies, London sale of IMPORTANT CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS 2nd July 2004 (lot 67) for £8,365. Thomas Weeks was renowned for the mechanical curiosities exhibited at the eponymous Museum and adjoining shop he established in about 1797 at 3 and 4 Titchbourne Street, London. His collection was sold at auction after his death in 1834. Condition Report: The movement is in working condition however a clean and service is advised. The centre wheel and second wheel have had brass sleeve repairs to their arbors and the latter has a screw bush inserted for the front pivot. The pendulum is a replacement and the length is such that the clock now has extensions to the feet to raise it by around 2cm which would suggest that the movement and dial are possibly not original to the case. Notwithstanding this the mechanism is otherwise a perfect fit. There are also two clusters of holes on the backplate (at 4 o'clock and 10 o'clock) suggesting that securing brackets may have once been fitted to the movement -there are corresponding holes to the case suggesting that movement and dial are original. The dial has a series of hairline cracks and an area of filling adjacent to the winding hole. The case is generally in good original condition however the marble has overall surface grime/probably staining. It would therefore very much benefit from dismantling and having the marble cleaned. The rear right hand foot area has repaired (re-stuck) chip to the marble and there is overall rubbing/rounding to the edges. The mounts are in fine condition retaining their original gilding albeit with some oxidation and light rubbing; the rosette applied to the centre of the base platform may be a replacement.Timepiece has a pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK MADE FOR THE IBERIAN MARKETTHOMAS LOZANO, LONDON, CIRCA 1775The five pillar two train rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture, rosette decorated recessed silvered subsidiary seconds dial and silvered arched nameplate engraved THOMAS LOZANO EN LONDRES to the matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming rococo cast mounts, the figured mahogany case with concave-sided 'pagoda' superstructure fronted with a shaped foliate pierced fret over break-arch cavetto cornice and brass stop-fluted columns flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and plain quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door fronted with flame figured veneers within complex mouldings, the plinth base with concave top moulding over raised panel to fascia, on moulded double skirt incorporating shaped apron to lower margin.244cm (96ins) high excluding finials, 53cm (21ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Thomas Lozano was Spanish by birth and is known to have worked in both London and Spain. Whilst working in London it seems that he primarily produced timepieces for export to his native Spain; he is also known to have successfully repaired damaged marine chronometers for the Spanish Navy in 1786. Condition Report: Movement in fine clean working condition and appears all-original with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The pivot holes have been 'dished'. The dial is in fine clean condition with the only observation being that the minute hand has been repaired. The movement and dial rest on what appears to be the original seatboard direct onto the cheek uprights of the case; it is therefore most probable that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in very good condition. The hood has some slight shrinkage cracking to the veneers and side panels otherwise is free form notable defects. The rest of the case is in similar condition with notable faults limited to a few well matched small localised veneer patch repairs to the plinth as well as other very small cosmetic repairs to fill edge bruising. The sides of the plinth also has slight undulation in the surface due to movement in the timber beneath although there are no cracks or losses due to this movement. The lower skirting (incorporating the shaped apron) is a well-made replacement.Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK CASEANOMYNOUS, PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1780The cavetto moulded break-arch cornice applied with a wavy crest and three reeded finial plinths over hinged glazed dial aperture for a 12 inch break-arch dial flanked by free-standing reeded columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over flame-figured break-arch door applied with complex edge mouldings and flanked by fluted canted angles, on plinth base applied with mouldings to form a shaped panel over double skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between.222cm (87.5ins) high excluding finials, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 25cm (9.75ins) deep. Condition Report: Case is generally in clean original condition with only minor age-related faults. The hood has some shrinkage/opening to the joins in panel around the apertures to the sides; the left hand fret is a little loose. The curved top has typical cracking between the segments that form the curvature. The glazed front door has a slight spring which would be pulled-in when locked. The rest of the case is also in very clean condition with the only notable fault being slight opening of the vertical joint between the two sections that form the backboard. The trunk door is very straight and retains its original locks and hinges. The cheek uprights appear to be at their original level. The finish to the case has minimal bumps and scuffs however the colour is a orange/pink hence would benefit from the attention of a good finisher to incorporate some darker tones.Case has a single key for the trunk only.Useful dimensions:Max height of dial aperture into the rebate of the mask - 42.5cm.Max width into the rebate of the mask - 31cmdistance between the level of the lower rebate in the mask and the top edge of the cheek uprights - 3cm.Condition Report Disclaimer
Late Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk, the top with blue leather inset, nine drawers, plinth base, width 120cm, depth 60cm, height 71 cm.Condition report:Leather inset top has some scars and holes, but colour is fairly rich and even. The two inch band outline to the top has splits in various places. The moulded outline of the top look to have been replaced - more of a stained wooden rather than mahogany or walnut. The drawers are all sound but well used with staining and general wear to the linings. Plinth bases likely replaced. Some colour fading to the right had side of the pedestal. Some splitting to the panels of the kneehole.
Scottish oak and mahogany longcase clock, the hood with swan neck pediment, trunk with long door, plinth base, 12" square painted dial with date aperture, thirty hour movement striking on a bell, 206cm.Condition report:Pendulum and weight are present but the pendulum is missing the hook so unable to test if movement is in full working order.
A small French mantel clock, with gilt bronze cherub and dove surrounding the circular white ial painted with floral swags, Arabic numerals, rectangular marble base, raised on four gilt feet, with keys, 16cm.Condition report:The metal would appear to be gilt bronze rather than brass or spelter, given the crispness of the casting and weight. The gilt mounts appear to have been mounted on the wrong side of the case in that the bird is at the back of the drum, the boy is turned away, and on the back of the case below the movement door is another applied mount which would look in place on the front, however there isn't a corresponding one at present below the dial. So the movement and dial could do with being swapped round, making the most of the figural elements.The movement is ticking over and appears to be running ok. The dial remains delicately painted and in good overall condition. Spot wear to the gilt patina. The plinth remains good without any significant chips. Please see additional uploaded images, including the base.
Victorian mahogany apprentice piece chest of drawers, two short and three long graduating drawers, plinth baser, width 33cm, depth 18cm, height 34cm.Condition report:Good overall condition standing evenly on the surface. The top has darker patches to the patina on the back corners, and an evident strip to the centre and back third. The right hand side also has a split running the vertical length and the finish to that side is very patchy in colour. The drawers all run freely and are sound. The pulls are a little worn through wear.
Pair of walnut bookcases, open fronts with adjustable shelves, plinth base, width 180cm, depth 37cm, height 93cm.Condition report:Both bookcases remain very sound. Some historic scratching and deep gauges to one of the tops. The back of each top has a strip running the full width 2-inches in from the back edge which is noticeable from the change in grain. The colour match is very good though and it appears to be contemporary. The interior recesses and shelves are a little marked and scratched through use, but the shelves remain strong and functional. Age - likely 1910s/1920s rather than Victorian. Depth of shelves 25cm. Pine backs. No evidence to suggest they have been cut or adapted. Tops have not warped and remain straight.
Three items of Royal Vienna decorative porcelain, including covered urn-shape vase on square plinth, 31cm; a smaller urn form twin-handled vase on square plinth, 17.8cm; and a large bowl, 15cm high; all with transferred Classical vignettes after Angelica Kauffman, the vases with Beehive mark, the bowl with blue crown mark.Qty: 3Condition report:Please see additional uploaded images of this lot.
A silver model of a schooner mounted on a presentation stand, Charles Boynton & Sons, London 1937, the boat mounted on a 21x11cm naturalistic silver base with wooden stand supported on four brass seahorse feet, engraved presentation plaque to front. Condition report:One of the smaller sails has broken off of the masts and rigging, and another is tentatively attached. The lifeboat at the back of the model is also tentatively attached on the original wire which is fraying a little. Otherwise the silver element remains in good condition. The plinth base has some rubbing and wear. Two of the brass seahorse feet has been pushed back slightly so needs straightening. We are unable to confirm the name of the schooner or the person connected to it.
Victorian pine cupboard, two doors, plinth base, width 77cm, depth 45cm, height 77cm.Condition report:Colour variation, staining, and some light surface scratching throughout. The interior is equally a little stained. There is a 5mm gap between the cupboards so not exactly a tightly sealed cupboard. Latch is replaced.
TWO ITEMS VICTORIAN & LATER FURNITURE comprising mahogany bedside cabinet, shaped top rail, single drawer, central shelf, lower cupboard door, shaped plinth base, 90cms overall (h), 41cms (w), 35cms (d), reproduction inlaid walnut effect demilune chest, four drawers, brass knobs, shaped supports, brass mounts, 80cms (h), 66cms (w), 34cms (d)Provenance: private collection Conwy
TWO ITEMS OF VINTAGE & LATER OCCASIONAL FURNITURE, comprising circa 1920, mahogany fold over half-moon card table, interior green baize, carved knee detail, four turned supports, pad feet, 74 (h) x 75.5 (diam. open) x 76 (w) x 38cms (d closed), reproduction mahogany open bookcase, interior adjustable shelves, plinth base, 93 (h) x 92 (w) x 28cms (d)Provenance: private collection Conwy
Wrenn Special Limited Edition 40th Anniversary 00 Gauge W2402 BR green rebuilt Battle of Britain Class 34090 'Sir Eustace Missenden' Locomotive and Tender, with plinth and piece of track and instructions, packing rings and original tissue, Ltd Ed 157/250, in original box, E, appears unrun/ test run only, box VG
Three 20th century Indian Hindu bronze / brass statuettes depicting the elephant god Ganesha. The lot comprising a bronze statue of Ganesha seated in lotus position with hand in hamsa & on circular plinth, a bronze figure of Ganesh crawling & holding a fruit delicacy in his right hand & on plinth base, and a brass figure of Ganesh crawling, with fruit in left hand and his trunk tasting it. Tallest measures approx. 8.7cm tall.
A collection of three 20th century Hindu & Buddhist amulet figurines. The lot comprising a recently cold painted seated figure of Rama with gilt painted skin, appearing to have a copper base welded on at a later date; a seated figure of Buddha in the lotus position on plinth base & a Sino-Tibetan brass figurine of Buddha in lotus position. Tallest to measure approx. 10cm in height.
A collection of late 18th and early 19th century cut glass tableware. The lot to comprise a near pair of boat shaped salts from circa late 18th century circa 1790, each with star cut design to either end and on lozenge base, a near pair of upright salts with diamond cut design and star base, circa 1800, and a cut glass candlestick holder with urn shaped diamond cut top, fan cut bulbous stem atop facet cut circular to square stepped plinth base. Each with small nibbles & chips, see images. Candlestick to measure approx. 15cm tall, near pair of boat salts 8cm tall and 10cm in width, and the smaller near pair of salts 6cm tall and 7cm in diameter.
Wedgwood Clarice Cliff collection - a vintage 2000 limited edition Art Deco style vase in the Red Roofs pattern. Marked to base Bizarre by Clarice Cliff & dated 2000. With fan shaped orange jug handle to once side, on plinth base and with red roofed cottage and tree design in autumnal shades. Measures approx. 19cm tall.
An early 20th century Tompion mantle clock. The clock with brass finial handle mounted atop square case, the face with Roman dial and intricate hammered brass surrounds. The whole thing atop stepped plinth base on square feet. Marked to base Tompion, to clock face Smiths. Sold as untested. Measures approx. 28cm tall.
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