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Lot 181
AR * Pasmore (Victor, 1908-1988). Standing female nude, circa 1940-45, pencil on cream wove paper, signed with initials, light mount stain, minor surgace soiling and handling marks, handwritten presentation label by the artist in pencil to verso 'To Lawrence thank you for having me', slightly irregular sheet size 24 .5 x 15 cm (9 5/8 x 6 1/8 ins), framed and glazedQTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Collection of Sir Lawrence Gowing (1918-1991).Sir Lawrence Gowing CBE RA (21 April 1918 – 5 February 1991), British painter, author, teacher and curator. Gowing was introduced to the painter William Coldstream by W. H. Auden in 1936 (when both Auden and Coldstream were working for the GPO Film Unit), and became Coldstream’s pupil at 12 Fitzroy Street, London after enrolling in 1938. This became the home of the School of Drawing and Painting, set up by Coldstream, Claude Rogers, Victor Pasmore, and Graham Bell, and renamed the Euston Road School after moving premises later the same year. The School was closed by the advent of the second world war, and Gowing’s Quaker background and Bloomsbury connections led to his conscientious objection (he was given exemption from service on condition that he continued to paint!). By the end of the war Gowing himself began to teach at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, alongside Coldstream and Pasmore.A chance encounter with Robin Darwin, then Head of Fine Art at King’s College, Newcastle, led him to apply to be his replacement, and in 1948, aged only 30, Gowing was appointed to the post of Professor of Fine Art, a position he held until 1958. At Newcastle he oversaw dramatic changes in the teaching of art through Pasmore and Hamilton’s ‘basic course’, as well as leading on the development of Newcastle's Hatton Gallery permanent collection and exhibition programme. In 1959, Gowing became principal of the new Chelsea School of Art, under whose direction it became a model of art education: art history was integrated alongside studio practice with an option programme ranging across science, music, philosophy, and literature. Gowing resigned from Chelsea in 1965 in order to become keeper of the British collections and deputy director of the Tate Gallery. He also became a trustee of the National Portrait Gallery, and the British Museum, and was a member of the Arts Council of Great Britain. In 1978, he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy of Arts and made honorary curator of its collections in 1985. He travelled to the United States to serve as Kress Professor at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and was also curator of the Phillips Collection in Washington.Gowing was knighted in 1982 and made a chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, in France in 1985. He received an Honorary Doctorate from Heriot-Watt University in 1980. Gowing made three BBC television programmes, titled Three Painters (1984, 1986, and 1987), on Massaccio, Vermeer, and Brueghel, Goya, Matisse, and Rembrandt, Turner, Giotto, and Cézanne. The present drawing is likely to date from the period of Pasmore's involvement with the Euston Road School, roughly from 1937 to 1947.
Lot 171
Roman Republican Coinage, Denarii (3), P. Maenius Antiaticus M.f., c. 132, helmeted head of Roma right, x behind, rev. Victory in quadriga right, p mae ant below, roma in exergue, 3.76g; L. Postumius Albinus, c. 131, similar but apex behind, x below chin, rev. Mars in quadriga right, l post alb below, 3.84g; Q. Caecilius Metellus, c. 130, similar but q me te behind head, rev. Jupiter in walking quadriga right, roma below, 3.87g (Craw. 249/1, 252/1, 256/1; RSC Maenia 7, Postumia 1; Caecilia 21) [3]. Second good fine, others about fine £100-£120
Lot 272
Roman Republican Coinage, Denarii (2), C. Servilius Vatia, restored issue, c. 82-80, head of Roma right, lituus and b behind, roma below truncation, rev. horseman galloping left and spearing another horseman before him, c serveil in exergue, 3.81g; A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus. c. 81, draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, bucranium above, rev. togate figure standing left on rock, holding aspergillum over head of ox standing right, lighted altar between them, a post a f s n albin above, 3.67g (Craw. 370/1b, 372/1; RSC Servilia 7, Postumia 7) [2]. First good fine, second better but surfaces coarse £100-£120
Lot 274
Roman Republican Coinage, A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus, serrate Denarius, c. 81, veiled head of Hispania right, hispan behind, rev. togate figure standing left, raising hand, between aquila and fasces, a albin s n in field, post a f in exergue, 3.87g (Craw. 372/2; RSC Postumia 8). Struck on a full flan, very fine but small mark in reverse field £100-£120
Lot 1075
Corgi Classics a group of early issues to include; Bedford OB Box Truck to include; "Terry's"; "Cadbury"; Renault Van "Courvoisier"; Bedford Type CA "Pickfords" Van; Morris Commercial "Post Office Telephone Service", plus others - conditions appear to be generally Excellent to Mint in Fair to Excellent window boxes (including early grey issues) - see photo. (22)
Lot 1078
A group of (1/43rd scale) to include; Brumm LE1 Morgan Super Sport; Box 8411 Shelby Cobra; Vitesse 165 Mercedes "Deutsch Post"; Solido 4424 Tucker Torpedo, plus others, some duplication - conditions are generally Mint in generally Good to Mint rigid perspex cases, outer carded sleeves where applicable are generally Excellent to Mint - see photo. (12)
Lot 1270
Matchbox Superfast a large group to include 50c Harley Davidson Motorcycle one example with Lesney England casting in a type L box, other similar models on various blister cards, 3 x Lesney England window box issues all with tan plastic rider figures, Australia Post collectors model, Tyco Toys period blister cards including Low Rider, Sportser and Electraglide, 2 larger scale blister card models, Chinese Issue SUTC Harley Davidson Electraglide Police Motorcycle (bubble is loose on card) - Excellent Plus to Mint in Fair to Excellent packaging. (21)
Lot 1286
A group of Chinese made reproduction cast iron collectables including Parcel Post, Motorcycle and Sidecar, 2 x unboxed models in red with chrome spoke wheels and white tyres, a boxed replica 1928 iron toy with collector wooden box and also a similar model but with sidecar and passenger - Excellent to Near Mint. (5)
Lot 1383
Matchbox Superfast 5 x 65b Airport Coach; (1) "American Airlines" - metallic dark blue body, amber windows, ivory interior, bare metal base; (2) As (1) but "Lufthansa"; (3) As(1) but "British Airways"; (4) "Qantas" - red body, amber windows, bare metal base; (5) As (4) but "TWA" with silver painted base; 5 x "Swiss Collection" Blister Pack Models (3 x Ford Transit, MB38 Van & Ikarus Coach); 6 x Various MB38 Van's; Australia Post Ford Transit, MB65 Airport Coach "Australian" & Australian limited edition Austin FX4 Taxi "The Great Taxi Ride London to Sydney" - Excellent Plus to Mint in Good Plus to Near Mint packaging. (19)
Lot 1409
Hornby O Gauge pre-war LNER Goods Train Set containing 20v electric LNER green 4-4-2 Tank, Shell Motor Spirit Tanker, NE Open Wagon, NE Milk Van & Brake Van along with oval of 3-rail track - loco is Good with some repainting and one driving wheel fatigued, rolling stock & track Fair in Poor to Fair box base only complete with original corrugated card wrap for locomotive and Fair early post-war double-sided catalogue leaflet for O Gauge & Dublo trains. Also included is a pre-war T20 Transformer which is untested and sold for decorative purposes only - Good in Fair box and pair of boxed Points - Fair in Fair box and 16 x further banked curved 3-rail electric track - Fair. (Qty)
Lot 1411
Hornby O Gauge post-war LMS maroon 0-4-0 No.1 Tank Loco - overall Good but does have some repainting, Milk Traffic Van, BR crimson/cream 1st Class Passenger Coach, 2 x clockwork mechanisms, single track tunnel and home signal along with 2 x further unconfirmed manufacture home signals - Poor to Fair and post-war buffer stop - Excellent in Fair box and pre-war buffer stop - Good in Fair incorrect post-war box. (11)
Lot 1466
OO Gauge group of boxed & unboxed Lineside Accessories & Buildings. Hornby include 2 x electrically operated Turntable (missing some straight track sections), Skaledale 2 x Cement Hopper, Great Northern Water Tower, R539 Railway Cottage; Bachmann Scenecraft Travelling Post Office Apparatus; Airfix Water Tower plastic kit and 5 x Merit "Age of Steam" plastic vehicle kits - all unchecked for completeness Good Plus to Near Mint in Fair to Excellent boxes, 7 x Hornby/Bachmann unboxed buildings including Estate Agent Shop, Engine Shed, Fire Station (missing some glazing), Goods Shed, Newsagent Shop etc - Good to Excellent unboxed along with a couple of other similar items. (22)
Lot 1482
Pola HO Gauge Scale group of Continental Outline plastic Lineside Kits. (1) 310146 Post Office; (2) 856 Sulfur Separator; (3) 846 Agricultural Machinery Workshop; (4) 160 Tax Office on Fire; (5) 849 Biywa Industrial Building; (6) 662 Storage Depot; (7) 181 Rococo Town House with Ground Floor Pharmacy; (8) 189 Town House with Ground Floor Chocolate Shop; (9) 185 Hotel; (10) 676 Tramway Station; (11) 825 The Tower Hotel; (12) Schonbrunn Railway Station Platform; (13) 861 Schonbrunn Station Platform Add-on - all assumed Mint in Good Plus to Near Mint factory shrink wrapped boxes. (13)
Lot 143
A MAHOGANY-CASED BRACKET CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY E. WHITE, LONDON, LATE 19th/EARLY 20th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar twin chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with screw holdfast to the shouldered backplate signed E. WHITE, 20 COCKSPUR ST. LONDON to centre, the 6.5 inch circular convex white painted Roman numeral dial with pierced steel hands, in a case with hinged brass carrying handle to the shallow break-arch top over hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel to front, the sides with arched brass fish scale blind frets beneath applied winged cherub mask spandrel mounts, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.36cm (14.25ins) high with handle down, 25cm (9.75ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. Edward White is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of the World: 21st Century Edition as working in Cockspur Street from 1865. He was formerly a foreman with Dent and he is particularly well known for his high-quality carriage clocks. Condition Report: The movement is in good original working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is a little dirty/discoloured so a gentle clean/service may be advisable. The dial appears to have been refinished to resemble fired-enamel and is in good condition with visible faults limited to very light edge chipping to the left hand winding hole. The case is probably an early 20th century purpose-made replacement. Evidence for this is slight elongation of the screw holes of the securing brackets suggesting that the the movement and dial were originally fitted to a slightly narrower. The gong coil appears to be a well-matched replacement (post appears original). The case is in good original unrestored condition with faults very much limited to slight shrinkage and minor age related bumps, scuffs and wear.Clock has a pendulum and a winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 65
TWO ENGLISH BRASS-CASED EIGHT-DAY CLOCK WEIGHTSANONYMOUS, PROBABLY LONDON, LATE 17th TO EARLY 18th CENTURYEach with rounded base, one with domed cap the other flat, both incorporating drilled post for suspension, the brass casings with dark brown patination.Each 6cm (2.375ins) diameter, the first 21cm (8.25ins) long, the second 20cm (8ins) long excluding posts.
Lot 185
Y A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY OYSTER OLIVEWOOD AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKDANIEL LE COUNT, LONDON, CIRCA 1685-90The five finned pillar outside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring approximately 7.25 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, conforming decoration to the subsidiary seconds dial and scroll border-engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced and sculpted blued steel hands, winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and engraved Daniel Le Count Londini to lower margin, the case with architectural ogee moulded cornice incorporating swollen crossgrain frieze and ebonised mouldings over fixed glazed dial aperture flanked by opposing ebonised Solomonic twist three-quarter columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter-columns set against bargeboards rising past the lintel to meet the cornice overhand at the rear, the slender trunk with convex oyster olivewood veneered throat moulding, over 42 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with two break-arch bordered marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebony ground within an oyster olivewood field, further incorporating conforming shaped marquetry quadrant panels to upper corners and contained within an inset line border edged with ebonised half-round mouldings, the sides veneered with two panels of repeating oysters within crossbanded surrounds, the base with stepped ogee top moulding and fronted with conforming rectangular marquetry panel decorated with floral blooms into an ebony ground over ebonised bun feet.197cm (77.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep. Daniel Le Count is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as most likely being a Huguenot refugee from France who was first made free of the Haberdashers' Company before becoming a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1676. He took on at least five apprentices including one through Nicholas Coxeter (Charles Ekins in 1677) and two through William Speakman (James Way in 1681/2 and Daniel Lefebure in 1686). Daniel Le Count is thought to have married twice with two children, Daniel and William, born to his first wife, Mary in 1676 and 1677 respectively. He married his second wife, Ursula, at St. James's, Dukes Place in 1681/2 with whom he had a daughter, Judith. In 1695 the Le Count family were recorded as living in the parish of St. Bartholemew by the Exchange and, in 1697, he signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance. Daniel Le Count attended council meetings until 1705; he died in 1738 and was buried at Spitalfields.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The collet to the third wheel of the going train has been 'turned down' probably to allow the wheel to be moved along the arbor a fraction so mitigate wear to the next pinion in the train. Indeed pinions show overall evidence of historic wear however this has generally been mitigated by moving the wheels along their arbors a fraction so that they mesh with unworn parts of the pinions - an accepted practice in the conservation of early movements hence does not detract from the clock in anyway. The dial is also in good original condition. The matting is particularly fine, there is a visible rivet mark next to the calendar aperture (for a calendar wheel carrier post) and the two lower dial feet attachment points are just visible within the inner edge of the chapter ring. The silvering to the chapter ring has overall light to moderate patchy discolouration/tarnishing. The hands are finely worked and in good condition, the spandrels are also well finished and appear original. The movement is fixed on what appears to be the original seatboard which in-turn rests directly onto the cheek-uprights of the case indication that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. There is a movement securing bracket fitted tom the movement backboard which corresponds to a bracket on the rear of the movement however the securing thumbscrew in now missing.The case appears to be in fine original condition although it is likely that it has seen some cosmetic attention to the finishes at some point in the past. The hood is in original condition (no evidence of the front being cut for a door) retaining the grooves for the rising action to the rear edges. The structure exhibits age-related shrinkage as do the veneers and crossgrain mouldings. There is a small loss to the front right-hand corner of the frieze cushion mouldings as well as to the veneer lining the edge of the left hand rear bargeboard otherwise faults are very much limited to age related shrinkage and a few minor historic bumps and scuffs. The backboard has replacements to each side behind the hood incorporating 'tongues' for the rising action; it is possible that at some point the tongues had become broken or were removed to allow the hood to be removed by drawing forwards. There is a spoon locking mechanism present as well as a sprung latch to secure the hood in raised position - both of these appear genuinely old and undisturbed so are most likely original.The trunk and base are in similar condition to the hood with historic shrinkage and movement but no visible evidence of alteration or replacements. The backboard continues down to border the lower edge of the base and, with the exception of having a baton screwed to the inside lower edge, appears undisturbed. The structure of the base also appears undisturbed; the fascia has horizontal shrinkage cracking but no noticeable losses to the marquetry veneers. The trunk door retains original locks and hinges and has slight shrinkage to the joints between the clamps and the board to both the upper and lower margins; this is to be expected and again there are no visible losses to the veneers. The lentical glass is cracked. The sides have a few small historic veneer patch repairs to the rear edge otherwise faults are limited to age-related shrinkage. The front door has some blooming to the finish. The marquetry also has reddy-brown highlights which are probably an old attempt to add contrast to the finish; there is raised 'roughness' to the joints within the marquetry indicating that the present surface has serious age hence any refinishing/cosmetic restoration was undertaken a long time ago (the plinth veneers are in conforming condition).Generally the present clock presents as a fine original example that appears to want no more than some attention to the finish of the case and a gentle service to the movement.Clock has a pair of brass cased weights, pendulum, a crank winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 99
A FRENCH BRASS PORTABABLE NIGHTWATCHMAN'S TELL-TALE TIMEPIECE OR NOCTUARYUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe going barrel three frosted-gilt pillar movement with four wheels set behind a shaped backplate stamped 156 to one corner and adjacent separately mounted platform lever escapement with regulation by sprung split bimetallic balance, the revolving circular silvered dial with centre arbor also serving as a winding square within raised silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating pins radially set for every five minutes to the circumference, the outer margin with fixed lever assembly to allow pins to be manually pushed-inwards via an external plunger (now lacking), the cylindrical flanged brass case with suspension post fitted with a pivoted ring over substantial lock for the front cover opposing pierced shaped aperture labelled SORTIE/ENTRÉE to the margin.10cm (4ins) diameter, 11.5cm (4.5ins) high excluding ring, 3.8cm (1.5ins) deep. The night watchman's clock or noctuary was developed as a 'tell-tale' method of recording a night watchman's progress throughout his shift. The dial incorporates a revolving ring to the circumference fitted with pins which are pushed-in by a manually operated plunger fitted to the exterior of the locked case. By having two such timepieces at each end of a watchman's circuit a record of his patrols throughout the night can be recorded. There is normally a facility for the pins to be automatically reset to their raised position as the dial revolves. The first basic design of this type of 'Watchman's Noctuary' was subject of a patent submitted by Samuel Day in 1803 however the patent was disputed on the grounds that the Earl of Exeter had been using two such timepieces made by Boulton and Watt since 1799.
Lot 144
AN UNUSUAL CARVED AND INLAID WALNUT LONGCASE REGULATOR OF ONE-MONTH DURATIONHUXTABLE, NEWTON ABBOT, WITH MOVEMENT BY LENZKIRCH, 1875-80The four pillar centre-seconds movement with tapered plates, Harrison's maintaining power, six spoke wheel crossings and all pivots jewelled above the greatwheel, with deadbeat escapement incorporating adjustable jewelled pallets regulated by substantial 'gridiron' compensated disc-bob seconds pendulum suspended from a separate 'A' frame applied to the movement seatboard and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the backplate stamped with LENZKIRCH, A.U.G. trademark over serial number 446439, the 9.25 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial engraved HUXTABLE, NEWTON ABBOT, GREENWICH MEAN TIME to centre, with steel moon hands within ogee moulded spun copper bezel, the substantial Renaissance revival style case with generous architectural dentil cornice and acanthus scroll carved frieze flanked by grotesque lions masks over square door centred with a circular bevelled glass dial aperture within fan carved quadrants and moulded surround, flanked by squat stop-fluted strip pilasters with Corinthian type capitals, the sides each with conforming carved frieze over panel inlaid with a shield cartouche within foliate borders, the trunk with acanthus carved ogee-shaped dentils to throat over bevel-glazed door and side panels revealing a burr walnut veneered backboard, the base with stepped ogee lip moulding over male mask centred foliate scroll inlaid panel to front and conforming shield cartouche decorated sides, on stepped skirt base with disc feet.223cm (87.75ins) high, 66cm (26ins) wide, 39.5cm (15.5ins) wide. An E. Huxtable is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working from Newton Abbot, Devon from circa 1820. The Lenzkirch clock factory was founded in 1849 by clockmaker Eduard Hauser and organ maker Ignaz Schpperle who decided to make clock movements and parts of the highest quality using line production in order supply individual clockmakers for finishing and casing. Within a few years the factory was producing complete clocks, however towards the end of the century the factory went into decline due to failure in keeping up with new production techniques. This resulted in the firm being sold to the Junghans brothers who continued it as an off-shoot until its final closure in 1932. The current lot demonstrates the fact that the firm were able to produce clocks of the finest quality; from the serial number the present timepiece can be dated to around 1878.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements to the train. The pendulum suspension post has been re-attached (soldered rivet repair); the suspension spring I broken and incomplete. The dial has significant surface defects (look like casting faults which have been accentuated by past corrosion causing pitting?). These would prove problematic to the dial as their removal by turning-down the plate would probably require re-engraving of the numerals etc afterwards. The hands appear original and intact although the hour has noticeable historic corrosion.The seatboard is most likely a replacement and unusually rests on uprights applied to the inside of the hood. Hence the movement and dial have to be removed through the front of the case before the hood (complete with the back panel at the rear) can be removed. The cheek uprights applied to the inside of the hood are also most likely replacements however there are shadows to the inside of the hood side panels indicating position of previous supporting structure at a level commensurate with the present seatboard arrangement. Despite this unusual arrangement we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case (on stylistic grounds etc.).The case generally is in good condition with noticeable faults essentially limited to some wear/small losses to the veneers applied to the lower edge of the hood (from placing the hood down on a surface once it has been removed) and the top board is probably a replacement. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Timepiece has pendulum (in good original condition), a non-original brass-cased weight and a winding key (no case key is required). Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 164
Y A FINE DUTCH BRASS MOUNTED EBONY GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING TABLE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE AND CALENDARJACOB HASIUS, AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1740The four pillar movement with thick plates measuring approximately 8.75 by 6.375 inches enclosing fusee for the going train with verge escapement regulated short bob pendulum, the hour and quarter trains both with standing barrels secured to the frontplate and sounding the quarter followed by the hour on a graduated pair of bells every quarter hour, the backplate finely engraved with a sunburst mask flanked by foliate scrollwork incorporating ribbon-tied martial trophies over grotesque mask surmounted foliate strapwork bordered signature cartouche engraved Jacob Hasius, Amsterdam Fecit to lower margin, the 8 inch square brass dial with scroll-bordered shaped cartouche further signed IACOB, HASIUS, AMSTERDAM and incorporating date-of-the month aperture to the upper part of the matted centre, over twin shaped chamfer-cut sector apertures revealing month-of-the-year and day-of-the-week indications labelled in Dutch and engraved with their respective deities, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers, with scroll-pierced steel hands and lambrequin mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved border to the edges of the plate, the silvered arch with rolling moonphase set within very finely engraved surround incorporating lunettes and overall inhabited with Classical deities including Poseidon and Zeus together with other allegorical figures and trumpeting putti flanking an aperture for age of the moon to the apex, the ebony veneered bell-top case with scallop-shell centred scroll-engraved hinged shaped brass carrying handle and fine foliate scroll strapwork pierced and engraved fretwork overlay to both the convex upper and the tall concave lower sections of the superstructure incorporating central grotesque masks, urns and dolphins to the latter, over complex top moulding applied with fine chiselled brass vase finials above opening front incorporating brass fillet moulding bordering the glazed dial aperture and engraved winged cherub mask and scroll upper quadrant frets, the sides with circular over concave-topped scroll-engraved brass sound frets incorporating Classical portrait bust-centred cartouches, the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base bound with strapwork scroll engraved brass over finely detailed hairy lion's paw feet.51.5cm (20.25ins) high with handle down, 31.5cm (12.5ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep. Provenance:Purchased at Christies Amsterdam sale of EUROPEAN AND NOBLE COLLECTIONS 14th December 2011 (lot 60) for 34,600 Euros. Previously the property of a Dutch private collector; with H. Brokke, Amsterdam in 1966, and the Dreesman Collection, circa 1928. Jacob Hasius is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working 1682-1747. He had a workshop in the Jan Roodenpoortstorenteeg and is listed in the 'Register of Good Men' in 1704 and 1716. The specification of grande-sonnerie striking, triple calendar indication and moonphase, coupled with the exceptional dial engraving and the profuse use of pierced and engraved brass mounts to the case suggest that the present clock was made as a 'statement piece' most likely for a member of the wealthy Amsterdam merchant class.Condition Report: Movement is complete, fundamentally original and is in relatively clean working condition. The grande-sonnerie striking is operational however is prone to either counting the hours incorrectly or not tripping now and again suggesting that a gentle service is probably due. All the underdial-work for the calendar indications are present and operational but will most likely require some adjustment and synchronisation. The dial is in fine original condition with exceptional engraving to the arch. The centre hole (for the hands) has a correction (from the time of making) in the form of a filled part-circle beneath the present hole otherwise faults are very much limited to a visible rivet mark (for a calendar wheel carrier post) to the matting near three o'clock. The case has a vertical veneer patch repair to the left hand upright (bordering the brass fillet moulding for the gazed aperture) of the back door otherwise is in fine original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age-related blemishes. The brass frets are complete and of fine quality with good strong engraved detail throughout.Clock is complete with integral bob pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 70
A RARE WILLIAM III RACK-STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH ELEVEN-INCH DIALJAMES DELANCE, FROME, CIRCA 1695The four (formerly six) finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum and substantial steelwork for the rack striking mechanism, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, scroll border engraved calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Jam's Delance, Froom fecit to lower margin, the angles with applied winged cherub mask and scroll case spandrels (lacking hands, pendulum and weights).32cm (12.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) 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: Between the plates the movement appears to survive in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapement pallets. The underdial hour strikework is intact and appears all-original although the rack assembly pivot has been relocated slightly. The centre minute pipe is fitted with an additional quarter rack indicating that at one time the clock also sounded the quarters. There are also spare holes to both plates (and a pivot post to the frontplate) indicating an additional hammer was fitted along with respective detents etc for quarter strike-work. In addition to this there are two pairs of vacant holes indicating that the movement was originally fitted with two additional pillars. Although essentially in working condition the movement is dirty/neglected hence will require a gentle clean/service before putting to use; the twelve-hour hour wheel (fitted to the hour pipe) also has a folded tooth which will require repair. The dial is in sound original condition although the lower right corner has a loss to the tip of the plate. There are also three slight casting/stress cracks to the edge of the plate. The matting is finely executed and is in good unworn condition except for a couple of light surface scratches. The chapter ring has some localised patchy discolouration, the spandrels appear original and are in good condition. As catalogued there are no hands, lines, pulleys, weights, pendulum or seatboard present with the current lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 68
A 1940s toast rack Robert Edgar Stone, London 1946, of geometric outline, formed of four stepped angled divisions each fanning out from the central bar, with a stylised fan finialDimensions:Width: 15.5cm, weight: 7.5ozNote: Note:Robert Edgar Stone 1903-1990Born to a carpenter, at the age of 14, Stone began his studies at the Central School of Arts in London, and was supported through school with a scholarship from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. He initially went on to work at Goldsmiths as a liveryman following the completion of his coursework, he eventually left to open his own silver workshop in London in 1929. Stone took on notable apprentices like Ian Calvert and Christopher Lawrence, and invited his daughter, Jean, to work with him as a jeweller.A renowned artist, Stone’s pieces were known for being handmade and high quality during a time at which the mass production of silver works was increasing. Famously, Stone was commissioned to make a large collection of silver pieces in commemoration of George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935. Eventually, Stone’s designs were adapted to commemorate the coronation of both Edward VIII and George VI’s coronation in 1936 and 1937 respectively.After closing his workshop, he continued to work from his Scottish home in Dunbartonshire which is when we see pieces assayed from Edinburgh.Stone was present for key artistic movements throughout the 20th century and helped shape some of our most important British post-war silversmiths,
Lot 334
Oxford Diecast - a group of Ford 400E Vans and Minibuses to include "Police"; "Lotus Racing Service"; "Fordson Super Service"; "London Transport"; "Post Office Telephones" plus others - conditions appear to be generally Mint including rigid perspex cases, carded sleeves are Near Mint to Mint. (10)
Lot 109
Lester Piggott signed b&w photograph, depicting the legendary jockey passing the winning post aboard Nijinsky in the 1970 Epsom Derby, signed in black marker, 7 1/2 by 11in. photo, mounted, framed & glazed, overall 37 by 47cm. All glass will be removed from framed and glazed items prior to posting and may result in delays to shipping your items. (This service is included in the cost of postage and packing). We can also totally remove all framing and mounts upon request to reduce shipping costs. Alternatively, lots can be collected in person by prior appointment from NN8 1RT.
Lot 488
Manchester United 2021-22 season signed jersey, brand new with adidas tags still attached signed by 18 of the squad, Bruno Fernandez, Telles, Cristiano Ronaldo, Maguire, Fred, Rashford, Dalot, Lindloff, Jones, Grant, Heaton, Elanga, Lingard, Mata, Varane, Cavani, Pogba and David De Gea, signed Outside Old Trafford post home games, Manchester United Training Complex post training sessions, the Lowry Hotel Manchester pre home games and the Hyatt Hotel Manchester pre home games
Lot 633
Bobby Charlton red No.10 Manchester United v. Real Madrid match worn short-sleeved jersey, Umbro collar labels, with v-neck collar Some discolouration to white trim around collar and similar discolouration on number The above jersey was worn by Bobby Charlton in the friendly match against Real Madrid played on 1st October 1959 and gained by Ferenc Puskas as a swap with Bobby Charlton after the match. The clubs played five friendly matches over a period three years from 1959 to 1962 and were seen as vital parts of Matt Busby's rebuilding programme at United post Munich. Provenance: The jersey is being offered for sale by Ferenc Puskas Granddaughter
Lot 690
A rare Swansea City AFC- "The Vetch 1912-2005" commemorative Limited edition Box Set no.871, a superb collection memories charting Swansea City's life and times at their former stadium, The Vetch Field. the set comprises of a large reproduction of the first game there played against Cardiff City in 1912, a first day cover depicting the final game there against Shrewsbury Town on April 30th 2005, the final match programme, a book discussing their final season there alongside "A People's History of the Vetch Field", a fine collection of DVD's relating to the fans, the stadium and also a virtual tour of the now lost venue. There is also a woodcut from the ground post demolition depiction a game being played there. The set is beautifully boxed, presented and is no. 871 from a limited edition of 1000 pieces and in excellent condition.
Lot 752
Darren Anderton no.11 England Euro 96 home jersey from the Euro 96 competition, Player issue long sleeved example manufactured by Umbro. UEFA Fair play badge on left arm and the Tournament logo on the right. The front features the Three Lions emblem and the number 11. The manufacturer logo is also displayed. It is accompanied by two press photographs of the player from the competition, (3) The jersey shows no visible signs of match wear and is in excellent condition Anderton played every minute of the tournament and was a huge part of the memorable 4-1 win over Holland. In the semi final over Germany at Wembley stadium, he agonisingly hit the post during extra time, when a "Golden Goal" would have sent England to the final.
Lot 268
Three cultured pearl necklaces, a string of cultured pearls graduating from 3mm to 8mm, 45cm long fitted with a marcasite clasp; a two row cultured pearl necklace graduating from 3.5 to 7mm, fitted with a silver fastener, 45cm; a two row freshwater pearl necklace with silver floral pendant (one row broken); a pair of cultured pearl earrings, the 7.5mm pearls suspended from an illusion set diamond stud, pierced fittings with post and butterfly.
Lot 237
WWII MEDALS ETC. A named Royal Observer Corps long service medal, the WWII Defence Medal & War Medal awarded to 1461025 Corporal Ernest William Gillies (RAF) of Thetford, Norfolk, his Combined Operations arm badge & wireless operator's KD trade badge. Also, his RAF Service & Release Book & Certificate (release date 1946) which shows his trade as radar operator & post-war petrol coupons, ration books etc. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
Lot 568
ROBERT DEVEREUX. The 2010 Sothebys, three-volume exhibition catalogue for the Robert Devereux Collection of Post War British Art, sold in aid of the African Arts Trust. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
Lot 565A
Postcards of local & transport interest - Bath - Trams. In a well presented postcard and photograph album with views of the trams, Bath and local areas in Bath. Weston, Bathford, Glasshouse, Guildhall, Lambridge, Southgate street, Newton, Combe Down, Oldfield Park and more. Approximately 120 photographs and post cards. From the private collection of a local historian Ian Bishop.
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