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Lot 104
Diamond 'Feather' Drop Earrings, the 'feathers' formed from baguette cut diamonds closely set in chevron shapes, suspended from further baguette cut diamonds, a total of .75ct, set in a fan shape, with platinum vermeil and silver post and push back fittings; the earrings a generous 1.5 inches (3.5cms) long; the 'hidden' sapphire set to the backs suggests a designer make
Lot 308
Pair of Ruby Art Deco Style Drop Earrings, an elegant pair of earrings with pear drop pendants, each set with a pear cut, blood red ruby, accented with black enamel triangles and a textured surface decoration; each pendant is suspended from an articulated pair of black enamelled oblongs, thence a textured bar which holds the post and push back fittings, the whole reminiscent of Art Deco style, set in platinum vermeil and silver; 1.7 inches (3.79cms) long
Lot 11
A Victorian 4 inch refracting telescopeThe eyepiece signed for John Browning, LondonThe 48 inch leather-covered tube fitted with a 'star-finder' and rack-and-pinion focus adjustment and second telescopic draw to eyepiece end opposing objective with lacquered brass cap, the whole mounted via two pivot bars secured by knurled screws between a pair of shaped brackets applied to a substantial rotating brass post fitted onto a mahogany tripod with hinged tapered wooded open-frame supports, the tube 138cm (54.5ins) long closed; with a mahogany box containing two additional eyepieces, another within an eight-inch extension tube and two filters along with a selection of unrelated accessories. John Browning is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from various addresses in London from 1862 until after 1900; he was 'Optical & Physical Instrument Maker to Her Majesty's Government, The Royal Observatory and Kew Observatory'.Condition Report: Lenses appear free from visible cracks, chips or noticeable degradation; there is a little grime to the interior most likely from condensation. The rack and pinion focussing is not operational. The star finder has noticeable foxing to the interior. Instrument otherwise appears to be in sound original unrestored condition; the leather covering to the tube has wear/lifting and some cracking and the lacquer finish to the brass has noticeable wear and discolouration throughout. The tripod is complete and in original unrestored condition with significant faults limited to denting to the brass column and degradation/wear to the lacquer finish. The accessories are illustrated in our online listing, there is no signature anywhere else on the instrument (other than the one noted in the catalogue description) and the diameter of the objective is 4 inches. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 132
A Victorian lacquered brass 'Litchfield Cathedral' hour striking skeleton clock Attributed to John Smith and Sons, London, for Hirst, Leeds, mid 19th centuryThe twin chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement and five spoke wheel crossings set between characteristic pierced plates united by six turned pillars and modelled as two towers capped with tall faceted spire finals flanking central arched aperture with further taller spire set to the rear, the front with pierced silvered Roman cartouche numeral chapter ring engraved HIRST, LEEDS to the lower margin, with shaped outer minute track and steel moon hands, 32cm (12.5ins) high; mounted on stepped gilt wood plinth over an ogee moulded ebonised D-ended platform base rebated to locate the glass dome cover and raised on bun feet, 48cm (19ins) high overall. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire. Brothers George K. and John T. Hirst are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Leeds 1851-71. The current lot can be firmly attributed to John Smith and Sons of St. John's Square, Clerkenwell, and can be compared to the design published in their 1865 catalogue; a plate from which is reproduced in Royer-Collard, F.B. SKELETON CLOCKS on page 54. A very similar example (but with platform lever escapement) is also illustrated by Royer-Collard on page 57 - which he describes as an early model dating to around 1840. The clockmaking business of John Smith and Sons of Clerkenwell can trace its roots back to 1780 but was established at the former manufactory of Colonel Mangier in St. John's Square in 1844. The firm ran extensive workshops which incorporated a dedicated brass foundry, clock case workshop and assembly areas for the various types of clocks produced and was featured in the 20th September 1851 issue of the Illustrated London News in an article entitled Visit to a Clerkenwell Clock Factory. At the Great Exhibition held that year they exhibited a year going calendar clock and another chiming clock, chiming on 8 bells and striking on a gong. Ultimately John Smith and Sons perhaps became best known for their skeleton clocks, many of which illustrated in their 1865 catalogue including models based on Litchfield Cathedral and York Minster, however they also produced many fine chiming bracket clocks, longcase regulators, wall clocks and public clocks. The business continued to produce clocks until 1938 when, due to the decline in demand for mechanical timepieces, they diversified to become specialist material stockholders and still continue in this role today.Condition Report: Clock is generally in sound original condition with no visible alterations to the mechanism or any notable replacements. The going train is working, the strike train will also run but the steel pivot post which holds the star wheel and snail is loose hence the mechanism is unable to count the strike correctly. It would appear that the tread that holds the post to the frontplate has stripped hence the frontplate will most likely need a bush inserted and the hole re-threading. This should be a straightforward repair for a skilled clockmaker hence shouldn't add much to the cost of a gentle clean service of the movement.The dial is a little tarnished/discoloured otherwise appears undamged. The stepped wooden plinth has been recently gold-painted hence may not be original to the clock; the dome and stand are also probably not original.Clock has a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 142
A Victorian cast iron and brass hour-striking turret clock movementW.J. Thompson, Ashford, circa 1870The decorative pierced break-arch frame incorporating fan-light design to upper section and decorative turned brass bushes to the pivot holes united by four double-screwed columnar pillars and a brass top beam enclosing four-wheel trains with six-spoke wheel crossings, internal rack striking mechanism now sounding on a small bell set above the train, maintaining power, and deadbeat escapement with adjustable pallets and fine beat crutch adjustment for regulation by long pendulum, the front with winding squares, twin vane fly and brass Arabic five-minute setting dial inscribed W.J THOMPSON, ASHFORD, the rear with wide-jaw pendulum suspension bracket, bevel-gear assembly, yoke and short dial take-off work now driving a six inch white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed G. KENT LTD, LONDON & LUTON to centre set on a post, along with motionwork, to the apex of the frame, with two sets of weights and lines and mounted on a later green painted wood display stand, the frame 51cm (20ins) high; total height (including stand, frame and dial), 204cm (85.75ins approx.) overall. William James Thompson is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2, as working in Ashford, Kent in 1874. George Kent Limited were manufacturers of specialist metering equipment who were first established at 199-201, High Holborn, London by George Kent. Initially traded as manufacturers and retailers of domestic equipment but expanded to produce early refrigerators and machinery such as knife sharpeners. In 1907 the business became a limited Company and set-up a factory in Luton the following year adding the manufacturing of specialist metering equipment to their diverse range of operations. During WWI the factory was re-purposed for the war effort and in 1921 the business merged with J. Blakeborough and Sons to form 'George Kent Ltd and J. Blakeborough and Sons Ltd'. The firm subsequently went on to acquire other related businesses (including Cambridge Instrument Co. in 1968) to become the largest British manufacturer of industrial Instruments. George Kent Limited were finally acquired by the Swiss conglomerate, Brown Boveri & Co., in 1974 with their various divisions subsequently re-organised and combined to create a series of leading specialist manufacturers in industrial, scientific and medical instrumentation.
Lot 172
A fine silver pair-cased verge pocket watch The movement by Daniel Quare, London, circa 1700, the dial and case circa 1818The gilt full plate single fusee verge movement with four Egyptian pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine symmetrical foliate strapwork scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with herringbone bordered rim and conforming pierced broad foot flanked by silvered regulation disc with adjacent applied scroll pierced infill opposing signature D. Quare, London and serial number 2672, the pillar-plate now fitted with a convex white enamel dial with vertical Arabic numerals and gilt spade hands, in plain silver inner case with suspension post and ring at twelve o'clock and conforming outer case each marked for London 1818 maker IR (for James Richards), the pillar plate 4cm (1.065ins approx.) diameter; the outer case 5cm (2ins) diameter. Daniel Quare is an important maker who is recorded on Loomes, Brian The Clockmakers of Great Britain 1286-1700 as born in Somerset circa 1647/8; by 1671 he had moved to London as he was admitted as a Free Brother to the Clockmakers' Company in April of that year. Quare initially worked in St. Martin's Le Grand, London (where he married in 1776) later moving to Allhallows, Lombard Street in 1681, before finally relocating to Exchange Alley where he is believed to have taken-on the former premises of Robert Seignior in around 1686. Quare was selected as a member of the Court of Assistants in 1698 later becoming Master in 1708. In 1709 he is believed to have taken his former apprentice, Stephen Horseman, into partnership which presumably lasted until Quare's death in 1724. Daniel Quare was a fine and inventive maker who supplied clocks and barometers to significant European Royal and aristocratic clients. As a committed Quaker he refused to sign the Oath of Allegiance in 1697, however as a much respected maker, he was still able to discreetly supply the court of William III. In around 1680 Quare made repeating watches to his own design which eventually lead him to dispute a conflicting patent filed by Edward Barlow in 1686; the resulting exchange two years to resolve.Condition Report: The movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible alteration or significant replacements. The gilding is strong with minimal wear or scratching and the quality is as to be expected from a standard watch movement by Quare. As catalogued the dial is a later replacement/update. The enamel has hairline cracks through the centre and a repaired chip to the edge near 5 o'clock. As catalogued the case is also later. The inner has some marks to the circumference where it has rubbed against the outer over the years otherwise is in good condition with minimal wear/denting. The outer is in similar condition however the button for the clasp button in now solder (rather than silver).Watch does not have a key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 173
An interesting George III silver triple-cased small verge pocket watchEdward East, London, second half of the 18th centuryThe gilt full plate single fusee verge movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with asymmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with geometric bordered rim and leafy trail engraved matted foot flanked by silvered regulation disc within conforming engraved infill opposing signature Edw. East, LONDON and serial number 3966, the pillar-plate fitted with circular silver champleve dial with relief-chased ribbon banners engraved EAST, LONDON to the finely matted centre, within Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic cartouche five minute numerals to outer track, with blued steel beetle and poker hands and in plain silver inner case with suspension post and ring at twelve o'clock, the second case with fine moulded detail to the bezel edge and outer rim, the outer case matching but with brass shells and overlaid with pinned morocco leather, inner case with indistinct date marks possibly for London 1776 and makers mark R.P for Richard Palmer I, the dial 33mm diameter; the inner case 38mm diameter; the outer case 53mm (2.125ins) diameter. The current lot would appear to almost certainly have been made by the maker of this name who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1736 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1743. It is not known whether this Edward East was directly descended from his esteemed 'Golden Age' namesake (who died in 1696), however Loomes notes (in The Early Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700) that a son of the same name perhaps followed in his footsteps in becoming a clockmaker, and was the father to Edmund East who is recorded by Baillie as working from 1696.Notwithstanding the uncertainties regarding the exact origins of the maker of the current lot it is an interesting example. The maker's mark of the case (which appears original to the movement and dial) is still fairly clear and confirms that it was made by Richard Palmer I who was apparently registered this stamp in 1769. The movement also has some details which would confirm a date of around this time, most notable the matting to the balance cock foot and the geometric border around the rim of the cock itself. However there are many of the features which are particularly archaic for a watch of this date, in particular the champlevé dial, which by this time was very rarely used in favour of white enamel dials, the style of the engraved signature to the backplate also perhaps appears a little old-fashioned. With these observations in mind it may perhaps be appropriate to speculate that the maker of the current lot perhaps sought to capture the feel of examples emulating from his earlier esteemed namesake in order to set his work aside from his competitors.
Lot 177
A fine and rare Charles II forged iron and brass turret clock movementWilliam Clement, London, dated 1672The posted wrought-frame with finely forged polyhedral finials and gothic ogee corbels to the widened upper and lower ends of each corner post, the rectangular horizontal top and bottom frames with lapped and screwed-tenon joints to the principal uprights at the angles and signed WILLIAM CLEMENT + LONDINI FECIT + 1672 + to the rail above the hammer pivot, the trains with brass wheels now reversed due to wear and laid out end-to-end opposing each other pivoted with brass bushes set into vertical movement bars applied to cross-members spanning between the sides of the frame, both incorporate key-wound wooden-cored longitudinal barrels and have a 2.75 inch space between them for a centre-swinging pendulum, the three-wheel going train with four-spoke wheel crossings, brass escape wheel engaging with pallets (incomplete) pivoted between extensions to the movement bars, with the centre fitted with a pendulum backcock and continuing upwards to form the top pivot of a vertical worm-gear incorporating short helix to facilitate lift-release of the strike train and terminating with a pinion driving angled take-off work, the strike train with countwheel facing the space between the trains, twin arbor warning via simple locking arm to the fly arbor fitted with a large twin-vane fly set outside the frame over the barrel winding square, the frame also applied with remote hammer lever engaging with pins set into the rim of the greatwheel, (no pendulum weights or other accessories), the frame measuring 67cm (26ins) long by 69 (27ins) wide by 41cm (16ins) high; 77.5cm 30.5ins high overall.Provenance: The property of a private collector. Sold at Christies, London Barometers, Fine Clocks & Watches Wednesday 7th October 1981 (lot 99) for £4,800 hammer with previous owners listed as A. Loveday of Hereford, Peter Mactaggart of Welwyn and The Hon. G.W. Bennett.In 1671 William Clement supplied a turret clock for Kings College, Cambridge, this clock was traditionally considered to be the earliest surviving timepiece to be regulated by anchor escapement and long pendulum supporting the possibility that Clement was the inventor. This view was further perhaps fortified by an entry in Smith, John Horological Disquisitions (1694) which states 'Mr William Clement, had at last the good fortune to give it the finishing stroke, he being indeed the real contriver of that curious kind of long pendulum, which is at this day so universally in use among us'. From this it would be fair to interpret Smith as not crediting Clement with the actual invention of the long pendulum, but perhaps is instead indicating that he devised the arrangement subsequently universally adopted which must be the recoil anchor. Two years later William Derham in The-Artificial Clock-Maker puts the case forward for Dr. Robert Hooke, who it is said demonstrated the long pendulum to the Royal Society soon after the Fire of London, however it is not clear whether this was with a form of recoil anchor escapement (although it is generally accepted that Hooke devised the spring pendulum suspension). Another contender for its invention is Joseph Knibb who, in early 1670, supplied a turret clock for Wadham College, Oxford, complete with anchor recoil escapement and long pendulum. But again there is no documentary evidence to support a view that Knibb actually devised this form of regulation. In 1677 William Clement was made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers Company and the following year was appointed Assistant by unanimous consent and approbation and for good reasons and especial esteem. He later served as Warden in 1690 and Master in 1694. In 1697 Clement signed the Oath of Allegiance and was from September of that year excused from attending meetings on account of his age. From April 1704 he received charity payments from the Company until his death in July 1709. The current movement is described in detail in an article written by The Hon. G.W. Bennett entitled A Turret Clock by William Clement published in the June 1956 issue of the HOROLOGICAL JOURNAL (VOL. XCVIII No. 1173 pages 348-51). In addition to this the clock was also discussed by Dr. F.A.B. Ward in his article A Turret Clock by William Clement published in at the same time Antiquarian Horology (Vol. I, N. 11 page 159). In his article The Hon. G.W. Beckett describes how the trains have been reversed in order extend the life of the mechanism by utilising the 'unworn' face of the teeth within the trains, and comments on how this was done whilst retaining essentially all of the original components. Indeed the only significant alterations required were to the operation of strike detents and repositioning of the bell hammer lever. In order to retain the correct operation of the helical gear for the strike lift-release and intermediate driving wheel was also introduced. The escapement is a replacement, almost certainly also due to wear, however its configuration is believed to essentially mirror that of the original. The take-off gear to the top of the vertical strike lift arbor has seen some alteration but again is correct in its location and functionality. One question raised by both Beckett and Dr. Ward relates to the general layout of the mechanism. The trains of the current lot are positioned end to end with the pendulum swinging between whilst other contemporary examples, including the celebrated eight-day clock made for Kings College, Cambridge, are laid-out with their trains side by side. The answer may simply lie in their differing applications/intended installations and pricing. The end-to end layout of the current lot mirrors that of the earliest posted-frame turret clocks (with the exception of the centre-swinging pendulum) including the Salisbury Cathedral clock. This design is efficient in its construction as it allows relatively straightforward positioning of strike detents as well as potential sharing of some of the frame members for carrying pivots; however the dial take-off is fairly basic and there is no motionwork or hand setting function incorporated into the mechanism. The Kings College clock on the other hand has motionwork and a hand setting dial, both of which have been easily incorporated into the side-by-side layout resulting in an arguably much 'cleaner', more sophisticated design. Although this configuration was clearly and evolutionary step forward from the end-to-end design, it is highly likely that such movements were more expensive.To read more, please refer to the full lot description in the page turning catalogue via the link here.Condition Report: Condition reports for this lot are available from the Clocks Department upon request (clocks@dreweatts.com). Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 181
A William III walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock of one month durationThomas Stubbs, London, circa 1695The six finned pillar bell striking movement with five wheel trains, high position external countwheel and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, conforming calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the rosette decorated matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Tho: Stubbs, Londini Fecit to lower edge, with fine pierced and sculpted steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles within a fine herringbone engraved border, in a case with ebonised ogee moulded cornice and floral trail engraved frieze over fixed glazed dial aperture incorporating conforming marquetry to surround and flanked by Solomonic three-quarter columns to the front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with stylised dolphin and floral trail decorated convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door inlaid with an architectural urn within bird inhabited flowering foliage into an ebonised ground and centred with an oval lenticle, the sides now veneered with twin line-bordered panels over base with stepped ogee top moulding and later floral marquetry to fascia, on moulded skirt, (case with historic repairs/restoration), 220cm (86.5ins) high. Thomas Stubbs is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed to John Lyon of Warrington and was made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1685. He did not sign the 1697 oath of allegiance and Loomes notes that there appears to be no record of him after 1698.Condition Report: Movement has survived in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapewheel and pallets. The mechanism will run and strike however the line for the strike train is currently snapped and the mechanism is in dirty/neglected condition hence a sensitive clean/service will be required before the clock could be put to use. The seatboard is probably original however it rests on blocks approximately 1 inch thick applied to the tops of the cheeks hence we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case although both are very well suited and are a very good match in both age, quality and proportions. The movement is also secured in position via an iron steady post mounted on the backboard and pinned through the backplate. This detail has significant age but may not be original.The dial has lost its silvering and is a generally somewhat dirty/discoloured but otherwise appears to be in sound original condition retaining original hands and spandrels.The case can be best overall described as being sound but in unrestored 'country house' condition with 19th century restoration/improvement and overall minor shrinkage bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with its age and a period of neglect. The top board to the hood is an older replacement with some historic worm damage, the hood was rising and now slides forward - the front has never been cut for a door and the carcass is very sound with relatively minimal movement. Externally the veneers to the sides are 19th century replacements (burr figured) and there are some losses to the chin mouldings most notably to the rear of the left hand side. The trunk has also had the sides and the frame surrounding the door have also been re-veneered in burr figured timber (possibly elm or maple?) most likely during the 19th century but otherwise are in good condition. The trunk door retains original marquetry veneers with some minor lifting towards the upper and lower margins (where the bracing clamps are joined to the main board of the door). Internally the trunk door hinges are 19th century replacements but the lock appears original. The backboard continues into the base but stops probably around 4-5ins short of where the original level of lower edge of the external 'box' of the base would have been. The sides continue down to the same level - it is possible that this is the original length of each (being a 12 inch dial case) or they have lost up to 4-5 inches off their height at the bottom. The exterior 'box' of the base is entirely 19th century (including the top mouldings which abut the lower edge of the door) and have been veneered in the same burr veneers as the sides of the trunk and hood. The front incorporates marquetry which despite a heavy vertical crack down the centre appears essentially complete. The skirting is also a 19th century addition. The clock has a pair of heavily modified brass-cased weights, a pendulum and case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 28
A Victorian 18ct gold keyless half-hunter pocket watchDent, London, 1895/6The circular frosted gilt three-quarter plate movement with lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance incorporating ruby cabochon endstone and F/S regulation lever to backcock, the backplate centred with triangular DENT trademark over Watchmaker to the Queen., 61, Strand & 4, Royal Exchange, London, N'r 48816, the white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and further inscribed DENT, 61 STRAND 7, 4 ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON, 48816 to centre and with blued steel spade hands, the three-piece consular case with blue enamel Roman numeral chapter ring and small convex glass to front cover, knurled winding crown to suspension post and monogrammed A.P.P. beneath stag head crest to rear cover, case marked for London 1895, makers mark J.W., 5.1cm (2ins) diameter; with original blue velvet and silk lined tooled morocco leather covered presentation case applied with DENT service label inscribed A.P. Parkes to verso. The highly renowned clock and watch making business Dent was established by the talented horologist Edward John Dent, who at the age of 17, transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking. Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original, is wound but currently not running; the escapement appears undamaged so probably only requires a clean/relubrication. The hand setting function is operational. The dial has light hairline cracks through the centre and there is no inner glass or bezel fitted (no obvious evidence of one being fitted). The case is in good condition with the only notable gault being delamination/significant losses to the gold covering the brass base metal knurled winding crown. The box is in good original condition.Gross weight of watch 106.7 grammes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 29
A Regency 18ct gold open-faced lever pocket watchS. Nickisson, London, 1823The circular four columnar pillar frosted gilt full-plate single fusee movement with English lever escapement incorporating diamond pallets and jewelled pivots for both the escape wheel and pallet arbors and regulated by sprung three-arm gold monometallic balance, the backplate with faceted diamond endstone and FAST/SLOW regulation to the fine foliate scroll engraved backcock and signed S. NICKISSON, LONDON, No. 4306 to the mainspring barrel pivot plate, with gilt brass dust cover, cream Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and gilt spade hands, the three-piece consular case with oval section suspension ring post and engine-turned decoration to rear cover and bezel, case marked for Sheffield 1823, 5.1cm (2ins) diameter. Simon Nickisson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1808-40.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible alteration or replacements. There is an inner dust cover which is in good condition. The dial has a fairly large crudely filled chip to the edge between the III and IIII numerals, a hairline crack through the centre and a very small edge chip at six o'clock. The seconds hand is missing. Case has noticeable wear to the engine turning of the rear cover as well as numerous small dents/rippling towards the edges otherwise is intact and in sound original condition.Gross weight including key and coin fob 143.6 grammes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 51
The remnants of a Charles II month-duration longcase clock movement Firmly attributed to the workshop of Joseph Knibb, circa 1685 and laterThe five finned and latched pillar two-train movement with plates measuring 7.5 inches by 5 inches enclosing five-wheel going train with enlarged centre wheel pinion to reduce the duration to eight-days and anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum, the strike train now adapted to sound the hours via a later low position external countwheel advanced via an unusual arrangement of single pallet engaging with a ratchet wheel checked by a leaf spring (lacking bell, pendulum, dial and weights; escapewheel incomplete and generally in neglected condition); with a thirty hour longcase clock movement, unsigned, late 17th century with four finned pillars, external countwheel and anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, (lacking pendulum, weights, dial, bell, minute wheel, pipe and pivot post), height of plates 15.5cm (16.125ins approx.), (2). Joseph Knibb was born in Claydon, Oxfordshire in 1640. He is generally thought to have been apprenticed in around 1655 to his cousin Samuel Knibb in Newport Pagnell, before moving to Oxford circa 1662 (the same year that Samuel moved to London). In 1670 Joseph moved to London handing over the Oxford business to his younger brother, John. The reason for this move was probably to administer the estate of Samuel who is thought to have died by the summer of 1671. Joseph Knibb presumably took on Samuel's former workshop as by 1675 he was recorded as working from 'The Dyal' near Sargeants Inn in Fleet Street. By 1693 he had moved to 'The Clock Dyal' Suffolk Street, near Charing Cross. As Joseph became established in London his work became more individual/distinctive, often demonstrating an inventive and refined approach both in the detailing and specification of the movements and choice of case design. He is perhaps best known for his experimentation with alternative striking such as Dutch, Roman and double-six grande sonnerie as well as long duration clocks. In 1697 Joseph Knibb sold up the London business (presumably to Samual Aldworth, former apprentice of John Knibb of Oxford) and retired to Hanslop in Buckinghamshire where he died in December 1711. The first movement in the current lot exhibits many features which allow a firm attribution to the workshop of Joseph Knibb. These include lack of bridge for the under dial motionwork, evidence of single-foot pendulum suspension coupled with separately cocked rear pallet arbor pivot, distinctive latch profile and relative thin/delicate plates. The going train appears to have survived largely in its original layout with duration reduced to eight-days by increasing the size/count of the pinion to the centre wheel which has required the first wheel to be repositioned. The strike train has been adapted for a low position countwheel which, due to the gearing involved, is advanced/driven by a flag to the second wheel arbor engaging a spring-checked ratchet applied to the rear of the countwheel. Evidence in the form of spare holes and other witness marks indicate that a smaller countwheel (positioned higher up the plates) was driven direct by a pinion applied to the second wheel with a locking detent positioned near the top right hand corner. Although altered and in very neglected condition this rare movement presents as an interesting study piece from which knowledge can potentially be imparted through the process of restoration.
Lot 54
An unusual oak earth-driven electromagnetic longcase timepiece with moonphaseL. Allen, Southport, 20th centuryThe four pillar movement with X-shaped plates incorporating ratchet escape wheel advanced and checked by an arrangement of levers fitted to the upper section of the one-and-a-quarter seconds wood-rod pendulum incorporating a brass-cased electromagnetic coil passing around a fixed horizontal iron bar over the cylindrical brass bob, with impulse field activated by electrical contacts and circuitry fitted at the base of the movement and with suspension from a brass post fitted to the case backboard, the 10 inch square brass dial with foliate scroll engraved centre signed L. Allen, Southport incorporating recessed revolving moon and concentric silvered Arabic calendar ring within applied Roman numeral chapter ring, with scroll pierced blued steel hands, brass calendar pointer and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the eighteenth century style oak case with scroll-pierced crest to front and sides over ogee cornice, plain frieze and three-quarter columns flanking the fixed glazed dial aperture, the trunk with ogee throat over slender caddy-moulded lift-out panel flanked by quarter columns, the plinth base with cavetto top moulding over lenticle-centred lift-out front panel flanked by canted angles, on ogee bracket feet, 198cm (78ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire; purchased at Bonhams, London sale of Fine Clocks 9th July 2013 (lot 92) for £3,000. The current lot appears to be a well-made one-off design which would seem to operate in a manner similar to that devised by Percival Arthur Bentley in 1910.Condition Report: Timepiece is in sound original unrestored condition and is in working condition (was running when removed from the vendors house). It will require a power supply and a precautionary gentle service is advised before putting it into long term service. The dial is in god original unrestored condition with some minor age related patches of discolouration in places. The case also is in good original unrestored condition however some of the joints in the base have now become loose hence will require re-gluing. The finish has a few bumps, scuffs and scratches commensurate with age and use and would generally benefit from a good wax. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 165
Vivienne Westwood costume jewellery carved orb bead necklace in khaki green; a gilt metal orb necklace with matching earrings and a pair of simulated pearl and gilt metal safety pin earrings. All boxed. (3). Condition:Beads - Generally good condition. Tiny air bubbles/pin pricks on large dark green bead and large beige bead. Metal links bright. Engraved orb on clasp and mini orb charm. Slight white bloom (make up/scent) to some of the cut away detail on the beads.Pearl Earrings - Good condition. Diamante Earrings - Post on one is bent. Matching pendant in good condition, slight wear to clasp.
Lot 518
19th century portrait miniature of a Georgian lady, watercolour on ivory, 9.5cm x 7.5cm (oval), in rectangular gilt metal frame with textile mount and remnants of paper label, signed Laure Levy?N.B. Bidders are responsible for arranging all documents relating to CITES and must comply with the relevant regulations of their destination country. We will not post outside the UK.Condition report:Ivory slightly undulates, portrait generally ok, slight fading bottom left. Worn textile mount and label. Frame easel back detached. As images.
Lot 461
George Hardwick 12x8 mounted signature piece includes signed album page and two black and white photos. George Francis Moutry Hardwick (2 February 1920 - 19 April 2004) was an English footballer, manager and coach. During his time as an active player, he was a left-sided defender for Middlesbrough. He was also a member of the England national football team, playing in 13 international matches and serving as the team s first post-World War II captain. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.9
Lot 225
GEORGE WALLIS (1811–1891) WAITING FOR THE DOLE: ST CROSS NEAR WINCHESTER oil on board, signed and dated lower right GEORGE WALLIS 1883, signed, inscribed and dated verso(30cm x 19.5cm)Footnote: Provenance: From Castle of Park, Aberdeenshire Exhibited: Kaiser Friedrich Palais Note: George Wallis was an art teacher and museum curator at the South Kensington Museum (later the V&A), and in 1863 was appointed senior keeper of the art collections, a post he retained until just before his death.
Lot 393
TALWIN MORRIS (1865-1911) PAIR OF RARE GLASGOW SCHOOL PANELS, CIRCA 1893 brass with repoussé decoration, later framed(each 26.5cm x 11cm)Footnote: Provenance: Walter W. Blackie, Glasgow Christie's, Glasgow Note: After spending part of his early career working as an art editor in London, Talwin Morris took up a post as Arts Manager for Glasgow publisher Blackie & Son in 1898, a position he held until his death in 1911. He quickly became acquainted with Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the circle of artists associated with Blackie and the Glasgow School of Art, which had a significant influence on his work. Perhaps best known for his book designs, Morris also produced pieces of furniture, textiles and metalwork, which were incorporated into many of his decorative schemes, including his own home at Dunglass Castle and the refurbishment of W.W. Blackie's Printing Works where these panels formed part of an entrance screen. The panels demonstrate the key characteristics of the 'Glasgow Style', with their heavily stylised and linear plant forms and Glasgow roses.
Lot 535
ARNO MALINOWSKI (1899-1976) FOR GEORG JENSEN BROOCH, CIRCA 1915-1927 sterling silver, stamped maker's marks GJ/ GEORG JENSEN/ STERLING DENMARK/ 134/ 925, 2.8cm diameter; together with a GEORG JENSEN STERLING SILVER 'TULIP' BROOCH, POST 1945, sterling silver, set with a moonstone, stamped maker's marks GEORG JENSEN, STERLING DENMARK/ 100A, 3.5cm across; a further STERLING SILVER 'TULIP' BROOCH, sterling silver, of similar design, stamped maker's marks GJ/ 925/ STERLING DENMARK/ 100 B, 4.3cm across; and a GEORG JENSEN BROOCH, sterling silver, pattern 159, set with three silver balls, stamped maker's marks GEORG JENSEN/ 925/ STERLING DENMARK/ GJ/ 459, 4.5cm diameter
Lot 542
ARNO MALINOWSKI (1899-1976) FOR GEORG JENSEN BROOCH, POST 1945 sterling silver, stamped maker's marks, GEORG JENSEN/ STERLING DENMARK/ 320, 4cm across; together with a GEORG JENSEN BROOCH, sterling silver, pattern 242B, marks for 1933-44, stamped maker's marks 925/ STERLING/ GJ/ DENMARK. 242B, 3cm across; and a PAIR OF GUNDORPH ALBERTUS EARRINGS, sterling silver, pattern number 110, impressed maker's marks GEORG JENSEN/ STERLING DENMARK/ 110, 1.5cm long
Lot 575
PORTHIA PRINTS, ST. IVES GROUP OF TABLE LINENS, CIRCA 1955-60 screen-printed linen, to include SIXTEEN TABLE LINENS, designed by Roger Hilton (four unhemmed and unsigned, approx 32cm x 45cm, Denis Mitchell (one hemmed and with printed signature, (29.5cm x 42cm), Michael Snow (one hemmed and unsigned, 29.5cm x 43.5cm), Barbara Hepworth (two hemmed and with printed initials, 29.5cm x 42.5cm), Stanley Dorfman (four unhemmed and with printed signatures, approx. 32cm x 47cm) and John Forrester (three hemmed and with printed signatures, 30cm x 41.5cm, and one unhemmed and with printed signature, 33cm x 45cm)Footnote: Provenance: From the Estate of an important St. Ives artist Note: In an attempt to gain publicity for the growing St. Ives art scene in the 1950s, Denis Mitchell and his brother formed the company Porthia Prints. They encouraged local artists to submit original designs, which would then be screen-printed onto pieces of linen and sold as table mats. Terry Frost, who sometimes helped Mitchell with the printing of the textiles, described one reason for the venture as ‘just a way of making a bit of extra money’ for all the artists concerned (quoted in Geoffrey Rayner et al., Textile Design: Artists’ Textiles 1940-1976, Antique Collectors’ Club Ltd., 2014, p.92). At least 17 painters and sculptors took part in the project and put forward designs to be produced on linen fabric. 13 table mats were selected and, by 1955, they were being produced and sold exclusively through Heal & Son Limited of London. The artists featured were John Wells, Peter Lanyon, Terry Frost, Roger Hilton, Robert Adams, William Gear, Denis Mitchell, Michael Snow, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Patrick Heron, Barbara Hepworth, Stanley Dorfman and John Forrester. By 1957 Alexander Mackenzie, Trevor Bell and Agnes Drey had been added to the team. The results were unveiled to the public on 1st March 1955 at the exhibition Abstract Designs at Heal’s Mansard Gallery. In the early days there was some optimism. Orders were secured in London for £150 worth of mats, and Bonnier’s of Madison Avenue proposed an exhibition. Heal’s declared themselves ‘satisfied’ with the sales of the first few weeks. But problems were already beginning to surface. Repeat orders often caused difficulties, as their production method was calibrated for the manufacture of thirteen or fourteen prints of each design, which were intended to be sold in sets or singly. However, most clients requested sets of six different mats or varieties of individual prints and Porthia struggled to keep up with demand. Denis also wrote to Stanley Dorfman saying, ‘I have found it impossible to get anyone to work, they are all damn lazy.’ Mitchell, though, was convinced that together they could have ‘built up a nice little business.’ The production issues led Heal’s to withdraw their support in 1960. Apart from an exhibition at the Redfern Gallery in 1986, showing six of the mats, and a fuller exhibition of the mats in 2006 organised by the Belgrave Gallery, St. Ives in conjunction with Margaret Howell, London, these works have been largely unknown. This collection, from an important St. Ives artist’s estate, includes a number of original designs and represents an important moment in the St. Ives artistic movement; a rare and unique collaboration of artists associated with St. Ives in the Post-War years.
Lot 139
A single phase Myford Super 7b model engineers lathe, on Myford stand with control panel, fitted gear box, power feed, cross-slide with tool post, chucks and attachments. Condition Report: Please note No tools or tooling other than items photographed on the lathe which includes a Bernard self-centring chuck. Everything else that came in with this lathe and not in the photographs of the lathe are being sold in Lot 141. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 71
An exhibition quality 5 inch gauge model of a Great Western Railway Castle Class 4-6-0 tender locomotive No 7007, built by Mr K R Price of Wiltshire using both works drawings and the very comprehensive drawings of the late Peter Rich. It has all the functions of the full-size engine as far as practicality goes with a fitted fine scale back head with removable hardwood planked floor. The boiler is copper throughout and fully silver soldered. It has four stainless steel radiant super heaters, stainless ash-pan and grate with working dampers operated from the cab. The boiler fittings include scale steam pressure gauge, scale vacuum gauge, water sight gauge, regulator with lubrication operating valve linkage and scale cylinder drain cocks operated from the cab. Oil feed to cylinders is by hydrostatic lubrication via needle valve sight glasses to all 4 cylinders via oil feed tank situated below cab floor. Boiler feed is by two scale injectors. The reverser has a left-hand two start Acme thread with dovetail locking quadrant. The chassis, which has been run on air, has twin outside cylinders and twin inside cylinders, operated by Walshearts inside valve gear. There are leaf springs to all wheels. The main driving wheels have had steel tyres shrunk onto them. It is fitted with vacuum brakes to engine and tender together with fitted reservoirs and train pipe. There are fitted vacuum hoses and couplings, front and rear, made from stainless steel. The vacuum is generated by live steam ejector and double acting pump operated by inside valve gear. The vacuum is limited by vacuum limiting valve set to 12"Hg. Both ejector and blower exhaust via collars on petticoat pipe. It has a stainless-steel spark arrester fitted. The six-wheel tender is fitted with vacuum brakes and operational water scoop together with scale water gauge and fitted tool boxes. An emergency hand pump is fitted and a speed/mileage gauge operated from a sensor on the centre wheel set. The model is finished in Great Western Railways post 1928 green lined livery with detailed rivet work, polished bright work, fitted steps, hand irons and lamp irons with working lamps fitted with LED lights. Boiler History: Boiler Identification No. 206/100/KP1. Hydraulic test pressure 200 psi. Working steam pressure 100 psi. Northern Association of Model Engineers Certificate No. C163332. Andover Model Engineering Society dated 1st of November 2015 This was for a shell test only and the locomotive has not yet been steamed. (Information supplied by the vendor). BOILER HISTORY DISCLAIMER Please Note: All boiler history records and references made in this catalogue are made for guidance only and the auctioneers are not able to convey any guarantees or warranties as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.
Lot 514
λ A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF ONO NO KOMACHI EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY the poetess depicted as an elderly woman resting on a decaying post, her straw hat and woven basket by her side, a paper collection label to the back reading 'G 929' 6cm Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 113
An antique cast iron radiator - 2040 mm x 640 mm. This lot is sold on behalf of Newcastle Cathedral and is not available for viewing prior to the sale. Successful bidders must collect from this site NE1 1D post sale by appointment only, strictly no access pre or post sale is available. The lot has been disconnected from working and is free-standing, sold as seen. CONDITION REPORT: 1 radiator only.
Lot 114
An antique cast iron radiator - 2040 mm x 640 mm. This lot is sold on behalf of Newcastle Cathedral and is not available for viewing prior to the sale. Successful bidders must collect from this site NE1 1D post sale by appointment only, strictly no access pre or post sale is available. The lot has been disconnected from working and is free-standing, sold as seen CONDITION REPORT: 1 radiator only.
Lot 115
An antique cast iron radiator - 2040 mm x 640 mm. This lot is sold on behalf of Newcastle Cathedral and is not available for viewing prior to the sale. Successful bidders must collect from this site NE1 1D post sale by appointment only, strictly no access pre or post sale is available. The lot has been disconnected from working and is free-standing, sold as seen CONDITION REPORT: 1 radiator only.
Lot 116
An antique cast iron radiator - 2040 mm x 640 mm. This lot is sold on behalf of Newcastle Cathedral and is not available for viewing prior to the sale. Successful bidders must collect from this site NE1 1D post sale by appointment only, strictly no access pre or post sale is available. The lot has been disconnected from working and is free-standing, sold as seen CONDITION REPORT: 1 radiator only.
Lot 117
An antique cast iron radiator - 820 mm x 770 mm. This lot is sold on behalf of Newcastle Cathedral and is not available for viewing prior to the sale. Successful bidders must collect from this site NE1 1D post sale by appointment only, strictly no access pre or post sale is available. The lot has been disconnected from working and is free-standing, sold as seen
Lot 118
An antique cast iron radiator - 1480 mm x 770 mm. This lot is sold on behalf of Newcastle Cathedral and is not available for viewing prior to the sale. Successful bidders must collect from this site NE1 1D post sale by appointment only, strictly no access pre or post sale is available. The lot has been disconnected from working and is free-standing, sold as seen.
Lot 119
An antique cast iron radiator - 740 mm x 610 mm. This lot is sold on behalf of Newcastle Cathedral and is not available for viewing prior to the sale. Successful bidders must collect from this site NE1 1D post sale by appointment only, strictly no access pre or post sale is available. The lot has been disconnected from working and is free-standing, sold as seen.
Lot 337
“Assorted vintage silk scarves, various vintage leather and fabric gloves and assorted leather driving gloves, three pairs of stockings, three pairs of Pretty Polly stockings in original packaging, Walford top 15 tights, Hose by Post two pairs of tights, Marks & Spencers white patterned tights, all within a hat box and a wicker shopping basket” Condition ReportFraying to a few scarves, some slight staining to a few scarves, signs of use throughout.
Lot 66
A CONTEMPORARY CANTEEN OF HANOVERIAN PATTERN FLATWARE AND CUTLERY IN A LINED AND FITTED WOODEN BOX TO INCLUDE:- Four table spoons, twelve table forks, twelve dessert spoons, twelve dessert forks, twelve soup spoons, twelve tea spoons, a pair of salad servers, twelve table knives and twelve side knives (with stainless steel blades), all by Mappin & Webb of Sheffield, post 2000 (no date letters); the box measuring 21.25" (54 cms) long; 120 oz weighable silver
Lot 27
A Charles II pewter OEWS half-pint porringer, Wigan, circa 1680Having a straight-sided bowl, a flat base with shallow footrim, a single 'Old English' ear with curved bracket to the underside, along with the touchmark of Edmund Harvey, Wigan (fl.1651-1684), capacity 8.6 fl.oz., height 4.8cm (1⅞in), diameter 9.8cm (3⅞in), overall length 14.9cm (5⅞in)Footnotes:ProvenanceEx Rollason Collection.Howard Cotterell guarantee 'genuineness label' under bowl (no.1356)LiteratureSee Journal of the Pewter Society, Vol. 42, Autumn 2015, Peter Hayward & Mike Marsden, 'English Porringers post 1650: part 1', this porringer is item P94A, and, Vol, 43, Spring 2016, p. 6, fig. 3(e).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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