Late 19th Century French inlaid rosewood portico clock, Japy Freres, Paris, the white convex Roman dial with moon hands, two-train movement outside countwheel-striking on a bell, with Exposition stamp, the architectural case with reel-carved cornice over inlaid frieze, cast bezel and four inlaid columns with milled capitals and stepped base, 46.5cm high, raised upon a rounded oblong rosewood plinth base beneath glass dome Condition: Flake repair to dial enamel between X and XI, some cracking around one winding arbor, movement appears sound but not tested and sold as seen, sold with pendulum (probably original) and later winding key, minor scuffs to front corner of base, glass dome currently intact - **General condition consistent with age
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French Late 19th Century - Impressive Figural Spelter - Portico Garniture Clock Set, Raised on Marble Bases with 8 Day Striking Movement, Strikes on a Bell Half and Full Hour with Outer Wheel. Marked to Back Plate, Movement Societe Clusienne. S.C.A.P.H.Cluses France. Height of Clock 23.75 Inches - 60 cm Tall. Height of Vases 13 Inches - 32.5 cm Tall. Working at time of Cataloging.
EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH WHITE ALABASTER ORMOLU MOUNTED PORTICO CLOCK having foliate gilt metal mounts, the silvered dial with Roman numerals and gilt metal foliate outer frame, foliate gilt relief lyre pendulum, two train brass drum movement (lacking bell). 43cm high x 23cm wide approx. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Some chips to alabaster in places but appearing good overall. Lacks bell, a little grubby. Includes key.
A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt-bronze garniture de cheminee, the portico-style clock with drum movement, painted enamel Arabic dial and urn surmount, the pair of candelabra of urn form with twin acanthus-wrapped branches on tapered pedestals and square plinth bases, H 26cm W 17.5cm (clock)
A FRENCH 19TH CENTURY MARBLE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED PORTICO MANTLE CLOCK the decorative case surmounted by turned finials, all supported on an inverse breakfront plinth with turned feet, the enamel dial with arabic numerals signed 'Gavelle Laine, Paris', the movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell, 27.5cm wide x 42cm high
A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt-bronze garniture de cheminee, the portico-style clock with drum movement, painted enamel Arabic dial and urn surmount, the pair of candelabra of urn form with twin acanthus-wrapped branches on tapered pedestals and square plinth bases, H 26cm W 17.5cm (clock)
A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt-bronze garniture de cheminee, the portico-style clock with drum movement, painted enamel Arabic dial and urn surmount, the pair of candelabra of urn form with twin acanthus-wrapped branches on tapered pedestals and square plinth bases, H 26cm W 17.5cm (clock)
A MID 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ROSEWOOD AND MARQUETRY INLAID PORTICO CLOCK having boxwood grapevine inlay and ormolu capped pillars supporting an engine turned 4" silvered dial with Roman numerals fronting an eight-day spring-driven movement having outside count wheel striking the hours/half hours on a bell with an ormolu scallop shell and swan head pendulum 47cm high
A Marble Portico Gilt Metal Mounted Striking Mantel Clock, circa 1890, urn finial, portico case with floral and scroll decorated gilt metal mounts, enamel dial with Arabic numerals, twin barrel movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, movement backplate stamped Harrods Ltd, sun burst pendulum bob, 43cm high 23.08.19 Case with minor chips, marble surfaces are slightly discoloured, gilt metal mounts are discoloured, dial with a small hairline crack, movement is clean, movement not working, with pendulum.
An early 19th century ormolu mounted mahogany cased regulator table clock, by Edward Simmons of LondonOf arched portico form, the silvered dial with single winding aperture, Roman and Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, with jewelled pallets and suspended mercury filled glass pendulum. 48 cm high; 28 cm wide.
A 19th century Orientalist brass portico mantel clock, 10cm silvered dial inscribed with Roman numerals, twin-winding holes, French 8-day movement striking on a bell, the architectural case cast and chased in the Islamic taste, domed top centred by a finial, acanthus crenellated frieze above an archway and supported by four octagonal pillars, skirted plinth, the base cast in shallow relief with a deep frieze of stylized scrolling foliage, pointed apron, angular bracket feet, 42cm high, c. 1870
Late 19th century French white alabaster and gilt brass portico clock, the plinth shaped case with stepped pediment and overhanging cornice over four free standing columns to a further plinth and spreading base on knurled brass feet to a foliate cast bezel enclosing an 8cm Roman dial with outside minute track and starburst centre fitted with blued steel pierced hands to a circular brass movement with back mounted count wheel and anchor escapement strike on a bell, height 42cm
"Belgravia"A fine example of a three storey wooden Townhouse, English c. 1850, fully furnished to a high standard with contents mostly dating from 1850-60.The Exterior: The facade is painted white, two steps leading to a black painted front door with a brass lion head knocker, flanked by pillars supporting small portico and moulded mock fan light. The house has fourteen windows, a Doric colonnade with urn finials at first-floor level and Doric pilasters at the second floor. The flat roof is concealed by a cornice. The facade opens off centre in two wings, to reveal six rooms, a hall and two landings.Hall and Landings: The gold and brown wallpaper runs the full height of the house and the steep staircase has wooden banisters and hand rail and a Paisley carpet, each floor has two doors leading to the adjacent rooms. The back wall has two arched stained glass windows, one of which has gilt metal bars. A gold painted pewter gong stands in the hall, together with an umbrella stand. A gilt framed picture hangs on the wall and a light with milk glass shade hangs from the ceiling. Two dolls, a bisque-headed maid and a child, descend the stairs.Ground Floor - Dining Room: The walls have red-striped paper, and there is a maroon floor covering,a gold fringed red velvet curtain and pelmet hang at the window. The furniture is mainly Waltershausen with gold transfer decorations, including a rosewood cabinet with turned bone shelf supports, a sideboard with arched mirror, six dining chairs and a mantle clock. Other furnishings include a fine light wood table, a gilt metal newspaper rack, a porcelain dinner service edged in gold and a selection of glassware.Ground Floor - Kitchen: The walls are covered with brown paper, the floor has a tile-effect. White cotton curtains hang at the window. Cook has been provided with a wooden dresser and table, a tinplate cooking stove, complete with various utensils, a hanging shelf, a wall clock, and a coal bucket. Composition food includes a plum pudding, toast in a rack, a joint of meat, bread and fruit. A superb painted wood doll, dressed in the style of a "Peeler" of the Victorian police force, converses with two glazed china dolls in original clothes, watched by the resident kitchen cat.First Floor - Drawing Room: The walls retain the original gold star decorated white wallpaper with a gold border, blue silk curtains with a pelmet and cream fringe cover the windows and a floral Berlin woolwork rug covers the floor. The Waltenshausen furniture includes a rosewood work table with a mirrored lid, complete with original sewing equipment, and a piano with sheet music. The upholstery of the Waltershausen sofa, two chairs and footstool has a rare bird and flower design in printed cotton, carefully designed to fit the shape of each piece. Other furniture includes a display cabinet with a large collection of miniature glass, a pewter music stand, a mirror, light fittings, and a silver tea service on a papier maché and mother-o-pearl tea tray. Ornaments include an ornate mantle clock under a glass dome and eight framed pictures. Two bisque-headed dolls with painted features listen to their aunt playing the piano.First Floor - Bedroom: The wallpaper has an all-over rose pattern and a matching border, a dog lies on the green carpet. The window has rose-patterned cotton curtains and pelmet. The Waltershausen furniture includes a rose band bedroom suite with a half tester bed, a wardrobe, a dressing table and a marble topped washstand, and a table and chair. Ornaments include a painted turned wood toilette set with a 'coral' ring band, a prayer book and religious pictures. The room is lit by a pewter light fitting with a milk glass shade. A bisque headed maid with moulded hair in a bun wears original clothes and attends an invalid wearing original flannel night dress and a boy in a brown velvet suit.Second Floor - Night Nursery: The gold and white striped wallpaper has a white border, the floor has a white covering and green chintz curtains hang at the windows. Furnishings include two single beds, a cradle, a chest of drawers, a scrap work screen, and gilt pewter work basket with fabric bag, a mirror and a two piece lusterware bucket and basin. An old nanny watches over a baby in the cradle.Second Floor - Day Nursery: The pink and white striped wallpaper has a large floral border, floral patterned cotton curtains with a fringe and pelmet hang at the window. The fireplace has a brass guard. The furnishings include a painted wooden table, a hanging bookshelf, an assortment of chairs, two wall clocks and a pewter treadle sewing machine. A glazed china nurse maid looks after a babe-in-arms and parian twins.Dimensions:Overall: 44" high x 34" wide x 18" deep (112cms x 86cms x 47cms).Rooms: 12" w x 14" d (31.5cms x 35.5cms) except Hall and Landings, 6 1/2" w x 14" deep (16.5cms x 35.5cms), ground floor 14" (36cms), first floor 14 1/2" (35.8cms), second floor 12 1/2" (31.7cms). Condition: Minor damage to dolls.Provenance: From the Vivien Greene Collection. This was the first house acquired by Vivien Greene in 1944, and has been painstakingly restored by her. It was previously called 'Exhibition Year.' Purchased at Bonham's Sale. December,1998.The proceeds from the sale of this lot are being distributed to various Children's charities.
A French Louis XVI white marble and ormolu portico clock, late 18th century, by Charles Bertrand, the 5 inch white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals and signed ‘Charles Bertrand, H’ger de l’Academie, Rle des Sciences’, the 8-day movement with outside count wheel and striking on a bell, and also signed in script ‘Bertrand, Paris’ with glazed rear door, the movement supported by fluted columns between leaf wrapped pilasters and surmounted by an urn and floral finial suspended with a chain and raised on a stepped beaded rectangular break front plinth and toupie feet, case cracked, 45cm high, 11.5cm deep, 28.5cm wide
A French rosewood and inlaid portico clock late 19 th century, the 3.5 inch white enamel dial with Roman numerals between faux fluted gilt brass capped pilasters, the twin barrel movement with outside count wheel and striking on a bell and with stamp for ‘Vincenti et Cie’, gridiron style pendulum cast in relief with Eleanor of Aquitaine, on a stepped gadrooned rectangular inlaid plinth and flat bracket feet, 46cm high, 13cm deep, 24.5cm wide
A late 19thC French black slate and metal marble clock, the clock itself modelled in the form of a temple or portico with reeded Corinthian columns, the plinth with an inscription plaque relating to a W Cox etc., flanked by a pair of two handled campana type urns on a pedestal, 39cm H and 30cm H respectively.
F.W. Tornberg, Stockholm, a giltwood wall clock: with an eight-day duration movement striking on a bell and stamped with the serial number 322230, the round convex painted dial having black Arabic hour numerals and decorative brass hands and signed F.W. Tornberg, Stockholm, the carved giltwood case with four fluted columns to the front portico and having a mirror set behind with a decorative curved base below and a pediment top of fan and floral design, with applied tassels to the centre decoration, height 76cms. * Biography A W. Tornberg is recorded as working in Stockholm in circa 1910. Reference Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World Pub. NAG Press 1988
A Charles X rosewood inlaid and gilt metal mounted portico clock, the circular cased movement with enamel dial and Roman numerals, gilt metal bezel and pendulum with outside count wheel striking on a bell, inlaid with foliate designs, on a separate plinth base, originally with a glass cover, 45cm high

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