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4x Dinky Toys - Including a Rare French Dinky 'Saint Bobain' Glass Panel Truck, and 3x Further military vehicles - Outer boxes do have wear with missing end flaps. (4)

Noddy Enid Blyton  Rare toy theatre sets original 1950s sets and related material-not checked for completeness and hard to find sets as shown( selection)

Vintage Dolls house miniatures for Dolls House Furniture; Many artist Made pieces and to include 50+ vintage pieces many still in packs to include; Nursery toys ,tiny Pears soap  furniture garniture,  chocolate boxes, Edwardian styled wooden shop till , desk set, decorations and many others; Detailed photos attached. All in excellent and many unused c 1975-1985 era generally.Also includes a Christine Adams Rare tiny dolls house baby doll soother ( large selection)

RARE FISHERMANS GOD FIGURE RAROTONGA ISLAND, COOK ISLANDS carved wood, shown crouched, with elongated torso and phallus, the arms clutching the midriff, with faint tattooing around the eyes, mouth, navel, arms phallus and knees.(32.4cm tall)Old Hawaiian Family Collection, Waimanalo, Hawaii Private collection, Santa Fe, United States Bonhams, San Francisco, February 9th 2015, lot 135, sold for $17,500 Private collection, United KingdomNote: For similar please see: The British Museum, London, accession number Oc,LMS.36 Cf. Hooper (2006: figs. 189 and 190) Hooper (ibid.) comments, 'A massive emasculated image [fig. 189], this is almost certainly the one illustrated by Williams (1837: 116-17) and described by him as "An idol...placed upon the fore part of every fishing canoe; and when the natives were going on a fishing excursion, prior to setting off, they invariably presented offerings to the god, and invoked him to grant them success."'...'Another image [fig. 190] in similar style...has black painted designs on its body that almost certainly represent tattoos, and which also correspond to the form of the designs on the large sheet of barkcloth (no. 194).'

A rare early 19th century rosewood travelling timepiece with detent escapementWilliam Turner, Fenchurch St. LondonSurmounted by a facetted gilt handle on feathered uprights, over a large observation window, dentil moulded cornice brass-framed side panels and a plinth base and adjustable button feet. The white enamel Roman dial with blued steel spade hands framed by a minute track within an engraved gilt mask. The single chain fusee movement with maintaining power and large platform for the detent escapement, consisting of a cut and compensated bi-metallic balance on a blued steel helical spring with diamond endstone in a double-screwed chaton set into the engraved cock, united by four ringed pillars; the back plate engraved Turner Fenchurch St London. Ticking although in need of a service. Together with a winding key.Footnotes:William Turner was a watch clock and chronometer maker working in Fenchurch Street in London. It is tentatively suggested that he was born around 1800; a William Turner gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1821, having previously been apprenticed to Thomas C. Titterton, a coachmaker and horologist. Assuming he began his apprenticeship at 14, and it took seven years to complete, that would give a birthdate of around 1800. That this was the same William Turner seems likely, as no other William Turner has been recorded as working as a horologist in London at this time. Insurance records from 1825 show Turner working at 167 Fenchurch Street as a watch and clock maker. It is also noted that he owned an additional property, 5 Clements Lane, Lombard Street, though whether this was another workshop, or his home is unknown. Three years later, the Fenchurch address remained, though the second property was now 24 Seething Lane; he would move again a year later to 62 Lower Thames Street, then again in 1830 to 19 Liverpool Street, Bishopsgate. By 1832, 167 Fenchurch Street is the only address he seems to have owned, possibly he was living above the shop. 1833 saw not only a change of premises, to 173 Fenchurch Street, but also the addition of 'chronometer maker' to his self-reported job description. He would remain at this address until his death in 1839. He was quite close to John Bird, a watchmaker, and Joseph Hoskins, a clockmaker. Interestingly, Bird and Hoskins operated as a partnership, known as 'Hoskins and Bird', from between 1822-1830 in 11 St. John's Square. Joseph Hoskins afterwards entered into a partnership with Charles Edward Viner from about 1829-1842, Hoskins apparently living and working at 8 Sweeting's Alley and Viner working from both 8 Sweeting's Alley and 235 Regent Street. John Bird continued to operate from 11 St. John's Square until 1842, after which no record of him can be found. In his will of 1839, Turner appointed his wife, Maria-Elizabeth also called Elizabeth-Maria, John Bird and Joseph Hoskins his executors and also left them all his possessions. He specified that with the plate and household goods, Elizabeth-Maria would be the first to determine what she wanted, but everything else was to be sold and disposed of to their greatest financial benefit, including his 'stock in trade and goodwill of a watch and clockmaker and jeweller'. His shop at 173 Fenchurch would eventually be continued by William Birch, though exactly what Birch's relationship to Turner was, if any, is not known. There is no record of Birch having been apprenticed to Turner; it seems that James Farmer was apprenticed in 1827 to a William Turner, watchmaker, though Farmer was never freed of the Clockmaker's Company. A chronometer by William Birch, made when he was operating out of Turner's old shop, was sold in these rooms in 2009.Will of William Turner (1839). The National Archives: Public Record Office. Catalogue reference: PROB 11/1918/66Atkins, C. E. (1931) Register Of Apprentices Of The Worshipful Company Of Clockmakers Of The City Of London From Its Incorporation in 1631 To Its Tercentenary In1931 Compiled From The Records Of The Company By Charles Edward Atkins, Master In 1897, 1909 And 1928. Compiled by Jeremy Lancelotte Evans. London: The Company of Clockmakers.Clutton, C. (1981) 'Charles Edward Viner and His Times', Horological Journal, Vol. 123 (10), pg. 8.Titterton, J. (2022) Titterton One-Name Study. Available at: https://one-name.org/name_profile/titterton/This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare miniature walnut table clock with published provenanceThe movement and dial by Charles Gretton, late 17th century, the case a 20th century bespoke replacement the case with shallow caddy surmounted by a turned brass handle and four brass pierced mounts, moulded cornice, silk-backed sound frets to the front door and sides over glazed rectangular panels on a moulded base and block feet, veneered all over in panels of well-figured walnut, both doors with working locks using the same key. The 5.25inch square gilt brass dial mounted with four winged cherubs head spandrels framing the silvered chapter ring, five-minute Arabic numerals engraved within the minute band, the Roman hours interspersed by meeting arrow-head half-hour markers, with inner quarter hour track, signed between V and VII Char. Gretton London, blued steel sculpted hands, strike/silent lever at III. The twin gut (now wire) fusee movement with high-set fusees between the plates measuring 13.7cms x 11.6cms (5 7/16ths x 4 9/16ths) united by five knopped and finned pillars (centre one replaced), the going train terminating in a knife edge verge escapement with short pendulum set behind an elaborately pierced and engraved apron; the striking train with rack and pull repeat for the hours on the single bell, the backplate with stylised wheatear border framing a symmetrical pattern of climbing foliage including a pair of chrysanthemums and roses around the oval signature cartouche Charls= Gretton, London. Ticking, striking and repeating, together with a case key and a pierced floral 17th century style brass winding key. 31cms (12.25ins) high.Footnotes:Literature: Radage, D. et al (2016) Charles Gretton Clock & Watchmaking through the Golden Age. Vancouver: Three O'clock Publishing. Item SC12, pages 326-329 inclusive.Another clock by Charles Gretton with a similar backplate is featured in Dzik, S. (2019) Engraving on English Table Clocks: Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800, Wild Boar Publications, pg. 323 (G1-1).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Very Fine And Rare Quarter Chiming And Repeating Padouk Table Clock Of Small SizeGodfrey Poy, London. The case almost certainly by John Holl, casemaker. The inverted bell top with brass mouldings and five ball and spire finials over side handles and arched sound apertures protected by the original pierced and engraved sound frets depicting a floral urn amid scrolls and a wheatear border, the base further set with a wide brass band to ogee bracket feet, the 5inch arched brass dial signed in a silvered boss over the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with lozenge half-quarter marks, the finely matted centre with chamfered date and mock pendulum apertures, the triple gut fusee movement with rectangular plates united by knopped and ringed pillars, with verge escapement on a knife edge, the brass rod terminating in an engraved octagonal rating nut numbered 1-8, rack striking the hour on a single bell and the quarters on a run of six bells and hammers, the backplate centred by an engraved basket of fruit framed by symmetrical foliate scrolls and a single line border, the side brackets and cock also engraved, with cord to the side to repeat the hours and quarters at will. 41cms (16ins) highFootnotes:Provenance:Sotheby's 8 November 1968.R.A. Lee, 12 July 1971.Bonhams 16 December 2015, lot 89. Part of the Estate of Peter Van Cortland Moore, M.D.Godfrie Poy worked in at least three addresses in the centre of fashionable London from 1718 to 1753 which included Pall Mall 1742-47 and Haymarket in 1753. His work was often exceptional - as in the current lot. 'A very fine musical clock with an ebonised case, brass mounts and engraved brass sound frets. Circa 1740.' is illustrated in Barder: The Georgian Bracket Clock ACC 1993, plate II/34. Another table clock by Poy, in an ebony case signed on the pierced fret 'John Holl, Casemaker' was sold in these rooms on 13th December 2017, lot 103. Comparing the ebony clock with the current lot, it is not unreasonable to suggest that both emanated from Holl's workshop.Roger Smith writes: John Holl was an immigrant cabinet- and clock-case maker who lived in the same parish of St Anne Soho as Godfrie Poy. His full name was Johan Diederick von Holle, and he appears to have been part of a wider circle of immigrant craftsmen from North Germany and southern Scandinavia associated with Poy. Although Holl's Will, proved in 1757, names various close relatives, it does not give their location, apart from an unmarried sister living with him in Soho. [1] However, one of his executors was the well-known chaser, engraver and metal worker Diederick Nicolaus Anderson (d. 1769), who was probably from Flensburg in Schleswig, which was then part of Denmark but is now in Germany. [2]. Holl's other executor was a 'Gunner Mathison' - perhaps for Gunnar Mathieson in Danish. Interestingly, Godfrie Poy's daughter married another immigrant German cabinet and clock case maker, Valentine Anscheutz. [3] This might suggest that Poy had a preference for the work of casemakers from this region. [4]Notes.1. The National Archives: PCC Wills, Prob 11/827. Will of Johan Holl, otherwise Johan Diederick Von Holle, proved London 3 January 1757.2. For Anderson's work, see Nicholas Goodison, Matthew Boulton: Ormolu (2nd ed. 2002), p. 38 and the references given there.3. Anscheutz, who was an Elder of the German Lutheran church in the Savoy, married Mary Ann Poy 20 May 1754, at St Martin's in the Fields, Westminster. He is known to have done work for Gray and Vulliamy in the early 1760s, and for James Cox of Shoe Lane in the 1770s. When he died in 1796, one of his executors was the immigrant Swedish silversmith Andrew Fogelberg.4. There is an interesting discussion of German cabinet makers working in 18C London in Christopher Gilbert and Tessa Murdoch (eds), John Channon and brass-inlaid furniture 1730-1760 (Yale 1993), chapter 4 - 'The Continental context: Germany' by Helena Hayward and Sarah Medlam, pp. 24-36.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare early 19th century kingwood-banded mahogany wheel barometer with timepieceJ Saldarini, Peterborough, the timepiece by William Terry, London, No.285The swan neck pediment and acorn finial over a waisted body set with a hygrometer, detachable mercury thermometer, 4.25-inch white enamel Roman dial with matching blued steel spade hands, signed level and 12-inch silvered barometer dial offering seven weather predictions within its 28–31-inch scale divided to 100ths of an inch, with blued steel hand and brass recording pointer. The timepiece movement with signed circular plates, chain fusee to a tic-tac escapement and silk suspended 3inch pendulum. 1.26m (4ft 2ins) Footnotes:Provenance:Sotheby's New Bond Street, 7th June 1984, lot 183.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and rare late 18th century mahogany automaton longcase clockRichard Comber, LewesThe arched hood with three ball-and-spire finials over brass-mounted Doric three-quarter and quarter columns, the long arched trunk door with well moulded edge on a panel base and an apron. The 12 inch arched brass dial set with a painted scene to the top depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, each of them wearing a grass loincloth and offering the other an apple as the clock ticks - to the centre sits the Tree of Forbidden Fruit with an automata serpent coiled around it and spiralling upwards as time passes, the group surrounded by various exotic animals including a tapir, elephant, tiger, lion, ox and stag. The silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring framed by foliate scroll spandrels, with very finely matted centre with recessed subsidiary seconds ring and shaped nameplate. The movement with five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and rack striking on a bell. Together with a pendulum, two brass weights, a door key and crank winding key. 2.25m (7ft 5ins) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An extremely rare and impressive early 19th century year duration striking longcase clockHardeman & Son, BridgeThe remarkable case with shaped cresting mounted by three ball and spire finials on reeded uprights, the arched cresting supported on tapering reeded brass-mounted free-standing Corinthian columns over a broken arched trunk door with flame veneer and moulded edge flanked by matching quarter columns over a base with applied moulded panel, further set on a separate double-apron with moulded bracket. The 16inch one-piece silvered dial with month subsidiary in the arch framed by engraved foliage, the corners similarly decorated so as to frame the minute band and Roman chapters, signed across the centre with blued steel hands (the minute counterpoised). The extremely substantial movement with plates measuring 28cms x 23.5cms (11ins x 9.25ins) united by six very heavy knopped pillars; the going train of six wheels and high count pinions, terminating in an anchor escapement to a pendulum with light brass flat strip rod and light brass bob; the strike train with outside countwheel mounted on the backplate and striking every hour on the bell. The squar-section lead weights weighing 49kgs(108lbs) and 46kgs (101lbs). 2.72m (8ft 11ins) high. Footnotes:Samuel Hardeman was likely born in Kent, to Stephen and Sarah Hardeman, the former of whom was a musical instrument maker. He had one sibling, a brother named Stephen. It is not known where Samuel served his apprenticeship, but he appears to have spent all of his working life in Canterbury. At some point he married Ann, and they had two children, Edwin (Samuel) and William. Both Edwin and William would become horologists. The family seems to have been quite prosperous, as Samuel owned several properties in Canterbury, including, his shop with living quarters above. Whether this largess was gained through inheritance (his father leaving the entirety of his estate to Samuel and his brother, after Sarah's death) or horological renown is unknown. It also appears that Samuel was a grocer, and owned a shop in this capacity, though whether this was inherited or simply a side interest is not clear.On Samuel's death in 1843, he left instructions that all his stock in trade as a grocer was to be left to Ann. He also indicated that Ann, Edwin, and a John Paren were to have full use of the building he lived in, presumably for the continuation of business. It is quite interesting to note that William Hardeman, is emphatically banned from using the premises in any capacity, especially as a clock and watch maker. It seems there was a falling out between father and son at some point, possibly over a debt owed by William to Samuel of £80, which is detailed in Samuel's will. This might also explain why the business was referred to as 'Hardeman and Son' despite both sons being horologists.Edwin Samuel Hardeman was advertising as a watchmaker in 1847, working out of 2 St. George's Street. He married Sarah, and they had two children: Sarah and Charlotte Elizabeth. Edwin died relatively soon after his father, in 1857, of a sudden illness. He left instructions that all the property and stock, presumably much of the property that he inherited, should be sold and the money to go to his wife and grown children. No mention is made of his mother or brother.William Hardeman was advertising as a watch and clock maker in 1855, working out of Bridge, Canterbury. By 1882, a William Henry Hardeman was advertising, also as a clock and watchmaker, and also working out of Bridge. It is possible that this is the same William Hardeman who was Edwin's brother, but it is also possible that this was William's son. There is no mention of any horological William Hardeman after 1903. It is interesting to note that a Canterbury resident was interviewed in 1946 by the Antiquarian Horological Society, regarding 'Hardeman and Son'. The only horological Hardeman she knew in the area was 'elderly Billy Hardeman who was a watch and clock-maker and repairer in the village 50 years ago and whose family had been in business there for many years'.One, possibly two, other year-going clocks are known by Hardeman and Son, both made around 1810. Both are around 9 feet tall and use a similar train layout to the current clock. They require driving weights of around 44 kg per train. It is unknown if these year-going clocks were made for a specific purpose or were simply offered in different sizes.The Hardemans are known to have made and repaired turret clocks as well, including one such clock with rack striking and dead-beat escapement. Several longcase clocks are also known from all three horologists.Heimann, P. (2004) 'Long-Running Clocks', Horological Journal, Vol. 146 (11), pg. 402.British Horological Industry (1946) 'Canterbury Clockmaker', Horological Journal, Vol. 88 (12), pg. 563.Shenton, K. (1993) 'Southern Section: 3 April', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 21 (1), pgs. 29-30.Bundock, M. (1987) 'Turret Clock Group: 2nd-4th July', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 17 (2), pg. 160Probate of Stephen Hardeman (1810). The National Archives: Public Record Office. Catalogue reference: IR 26/300/106Will of Samuel Hardeman (1843). The National Archives: Public Record Office. Catalogue reference: PROB 11/1979/189Will of Edwin Samuel Hardeman (1857). The National Archives: Public Record Office. Catalogue reference: PROB 11/2253/265University of Leicester (2022) Historical Directories of England & Wales: Kent 1824-1918. Available at: https://specialcollections.le.ac.uk/digital/collection/p16445coll4/search/searchterm/Kent/field/place/mode/exact/conn/and/order/period/ad/asc/page/1This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A very rare late 19th century French industrial automata 'steam hammer' novelty clock. 'The Foundryman'Andre Romain Guilmet and A. D. Mougin Number 45The case realistically depicting a worker in cap, trousers and jacket forming a bar of brass at the anvil, the bar's far edge apparently flattened by the constant vertical motion of the hammer which is set in a large piston assembly to the right in silvered brass with polished and patinated mounts. The red-brick boiler behind him with door, taps and pressure gauge set with the Roman clock dial with blued steel hands, all mounted on a patinated 'tiled' floor set on a brass plinth, itself supported by a larger red marble plinth sunk into a wooden base, on thin block feet. The twin spring barrel movement with anchor escapement and modified compound pendulum, the back plate stamped Brevete GLT SGDG and slightly lower A. D. Mougin Deux Medailles. 44cms (17 ins) highFootnotes:A near identical version of The Foundryman clock is illustrated in Roberts, D. (1999) Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks. Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, Figures 22-20 A and B. Another appeared in The Joseph M. Meraux Collection of Rare and Unusual Clocks, Sotheby's New York, June 28th, 1993, lot 57.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare late 19th century French gilt and patinated brass automata Industrial steam hammer clock garnitureGuilmet, ParisThe centrepiece based on an industrial steam hammer, and mounted with a 3inch silvered dial with applied Roman numerals over the silvered hammer traversing up and down in time with the pendulum, mounted between two large supports with attendant workman standing on a platform to the left-hand side, all raised on a stepped slate base with brass block feet, together with the original side pieces based on mills, or roller presses, with twin candle sconces on threaded supports, both raised on matching stepped slate plinths. The clock movement stamped GLT, Medaille D'Or, SGDG, Paris and further stamped Japy Freres 923 striking on a bell. The clock 45cms (17.5ins) high, the side pieces 16cms (10.25ins) high (3)Footnotes:Comparative Literature: Roberts, D. (1999) Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks. Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, Figure 22-19, page 260.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare third quarter of the 19th century French boulle-inlaid, gilt brass-mounted mantel clock on a green-stained tortoiseshell groundCharles Frodsham, Paris Number 11343The waisted case surmounted by a foliate mount over a series of further mounts and shaped pierced lattice sound frets on scroll feet, inlaid allover with cut and engraved brass set into a green-stained tortoiseshell ground. The 5.5inch cast and chased gilt brass dial with twenty five inlaid enamel panels, the Roman hours picked out in blue, the Arabic numerals in black, signed on the central plaque in red Chas Frodsham, Clock Maker to the Queen, Paris with fine blued steel quatrefoil hands. The eight-day spring barrel movement with Brocot's suspension and escapement, the back plate repeat signed Ches Frodsham Clock Maker To The Queen Paris. 11343 16-2, with rack striking on a long coiled blued steel gong set on an upright wooden panel set to the rear. Ticking and striking. 36 cms (14 ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare early 19th century continental miniature gilt brass timepiece with skeletonised movementUnsignedThe arched case decorated with engraved roundels and applied silver flowerheads on two pairs of turned feet with matching finials (one lacking) and central cast cockerel finial (now detached). The 1.75-inch arched dial with jauntily angled turned numeral plaques, the centre with a large chrysanthemum head and single hour hand. The spring barrel movement with skeletonised backplate pierced and engraved to represent an arch with climbing vines growing around it on a lattice base, with brass balance to an English lever escapement. 9cms (3.5ins) highFootnotes:Provenance:The family collection of J. Drummond Robertson.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A good and rare late 20th century gilt and patinated brass limited edition 150th Anniversary Atmos clock with original handmade glass dome and case.Jaeger-LeCoultre Number 603466, Model 540. The white enamel Roman chapter ring with counterpoised blued steel hands and open centre revealing the front plate signed Atmos, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Fourteen (14) Jewels Swiss 540, the jewelled drum movement with Swiss lever escapement supported by patinated brushed columns framing the slow-beating torsion pendulum with cylindrical bob set with six timing screws, mounted on a circular base with spirit level between twin applied medallions N.A. 138 and 150, the plinth with curved inscription plaque reading Presented to H. Michael P Miles, Tai Pan with respect and appreciation, Dean D. Thornton, President Boeing Commercial Airplanes, under the original hand blown glass dome. Together with the original fitted presentation/carrying case. Running. Height to the top of the dome 35cms (13.5ins). (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A very rare early 20th century English engraved brass Mystery ClockHarold Carter-Bowles, London In the form of a 'Mysterious Circulator', with an impressive 14.25inch diameter silvered Roman chapter ring with inner dotted border to represent the minutes set on a shaped brass baseplate below VI, the single brass hand pierced to represent an anchor with rope entwined around it at one end, and a three-masted ship hinged at the other, the whole hand pivoted on an upright strut in the form of a mermaid, her arms held aloft to carry the motion work and bevelled gearing emanating from the clockwork movement below - above her head is set a silvered minute ring with repeat signature and finely pierced and engraved dolphins flanking the figure of Poseidon. All set on an ebonised wooden plinth, the uppermost panel of which is richly engraved brass depicting the four seasons with figures sowing, reaping, shooting and finally slipping on a frozen river, twin figures of Chronos overlooking them all, signed at the front Carter Bowles, Invenit et Fecit, London. The spring driven timepiece movement set in the base and wound through an aperture at the front, with carrying handles to the sides, and a hand setting knob to the rear. 49cms (19.25ins) high. Footnotes:Harold Carter-Bowles was born in 1889 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. By the time he was 32 he was restoring historically important clocks, including an automaton pagoda clock by James Cox, which is on display in Anglesey Abbey. He would restore several of James Cox's automaton clocks, originally intended for the Asian market, and this may have been a particular interest of Carter-Bowles. He continued to restore and repair clocks for Lord Fairhaven, who owned Anglesey Abbey, even after he set up his own shop in Cheltenham. He also acquired and sold at least one clock to Lord Fairhaven; a large marble sundial-shaped clock by Morris Tobias, which is still on view at the Abbey. Around 1931, he established a shop in Cheltenham, at 6 Queen's Circus, and was described as a watch, clock, and scientific instrument maker. His shop front window was described as being 'always a source of great interest for the many horological curios that were in it'. At some point in his career, he also branched out into the selling of music boxes, though the extent of his manufacture of these remains unknown. In 1936, at an auction held in Stevens Auction Rooms, he purchased the effects of Dr. R. N. Pickering, a well-known horologist, including a number of unfinished movements. One of his career-long associations seems to have been with Courtenay Ilbert, the well-know horological collector, whose collection is now in the British Museum. Beginning in 1950 Carter-Bowles was elected Chairman of the newly formed Cheltenham branch of the British Horological Institute, a position he would hold until 1952, before becoming the branch's Vice-President, which he would remain until his death in 1961. About a month before his death, he donated a parcel of antique horological tools to the British Horological Institute's museum, in order to enhance one of their exhibitions on early horology.The mark on the front plate 'S & F Paris & Londres' is tentatively ascribed to Silber and Fleming, manufacturers of clocks, watches, automata, music boxes, and an assortment of household goods. The company was founded in 1854 by Albert Marcius Silber and Nobel Hutchinson Fleming, at 56 Wood Street, Cheapside London. The offices were later expanded to include Birmingham and Paris; the firm continued trading until about 1898, after which point the firm was liquidated. One of the company's known trademarks was a bow knot with AMS, Silber's initials, in between each loop. However, in their trade catalogues they put 'S. & F. London & Paris' at the bottom of most pages; it is not unreasonable to suggest that this same trademark would be applied to some of their products as well. That the firm was liquidated when Carter Bowles was nine years old does not exclude the movement being from Silber and Fleming; it is known that he would buy out lots of old clock movements, and it is possible that he was able to buy one or a few spare movements at a later date.The only other known alternative company for the trademark is Stauffer, Son, and Co., who are known to have used an 'S. F.' trademark. However, this company had branches in London and Chaux-de-Fonds Switzerland, not Paris, making them extremely unlikely to have been responsible for the movement. Carter-Bowles, H. (1959) 'Pickering Regulators', Horological Journal, Vol. 101 (7), pg. 423-424.Hodgson, B. (2002) 'Visit on 15 June', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 27 (1), pg. 126.National Trust (2022) Clock Morris Tobias. Available at: https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/514739British Horological Institute (1961) 'Obituary: Mr. H. Carter-Bowles', Horological Journal, Vol. 103 (4), pg. 230.National Trust (2022) Pagoda Clock Henry Borrell. Available at: https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/514745Cowen, F. B. (1961) 'The Secretary's Page', Horological Journal, Vol. 103 (2), pg. 111-112.Ison, R. (1994) 'Register News', The Music Box, Vol. 16 (6), pg. 156.National Trust (2022) The Fairhaven Family. Available at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill/features/the-fairhaven-familySilber & Fleming Ltd. (1885) Illustrated pattern-book of furniture, carpets, rugs, linoleums, floor cloths, curtains, window blinds, table linen, towellings, blankets, etc.. London: J.S. Virtue and Co., Limited. Volume II. Birks, S. (2022) Silber & Fleming. Available at: https://www.thepotteries.org/allpotters/10d.htm.(1892-1893) 'Stauffer, Son & Co.', The Watchmaker, Jeweler, Silversmith and Optician Vol. 18, pg. 297Dr. Bevan, P. (2015) The Pagoda Clock at Anglesey Abbey British Inter-University China Centre, University of Manchester and the National Trust. pgs. 16-19.British Horological Institute (1883) 'Trade marks relating to Watches and Clocks', The Horological Journal, Vol. 26 (1), pg. 8. British Horological Institute (1883) 'Trade marks relating to Watches and Clocks', The Horological Journal, Vol. 26 (2), pg. 23.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare late 19th/early 20th century gilt French novelty clock in the form of a Sedan ChairMaple & Co, number 64422The case realistically modelled on an 18th century sedan chair, surmounted by a large fleur de lys plume set on a crown and four scrolls, above three glazed sides, the front panel features a portrait of a young noblewoman, her head tilted as though she is gazing out of the carriage, to her left is set the white enamel Roman dial with blued steel spade hands, to her right is the glazed door through which the clock movement is set and wound. The body of the chair is cast with five rococo panels of playful putti within scrollwork and running vines, each side set with a pair of fixed carrying handles, the whole set on reeded scroll supports. The twin spring barrel movement with jewelled Swiss lever platform escapement, the back plate stamped for the retailers Maple & Co Ltd Made in France 64422. Ticking, striking, and repeating on a coiled blued steel gong. 29cms (11ins) highFootnotes:A similar model was sold in the Dr Eugene and Rose Antelis Collection of Important French Carriage Clocks, Christies South Kensington, 26th November 1998, lot 2. Another variant, without the figural panel is illustrated in D. Roberts, (1993) Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks. Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, figure 6-58, page 115.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An extremely rare 18th century continental tortoiseshell, cut and engraved inlaid brass and pewter weight driven quarter striking wall clock with moon phase indicationSurmounted by a cast finial and brass-bound caddy, over flared sides terminating in scroll feet, the brass inlaid sides with open back. The swag engraved arched dial with outer Latin engraving, Aspice Postremam qui cunctas aspicis horas Hodie Mihi Cras Aibi, and calendar aperture, the outer Arabic brass minute ring encircling the silvered moon phase dial, itself enclosing the silvered Roman hour dial, below a shaped blued steel hand. The weight driven movement with inverted anchor escapement and quarter striking on a bell. With an associated wall bracket, crank key and engraved pendulum. 21cms (8ins) highFootnotes:Provenance:The family collection of J. Drummond Robertson.The Latin inscription reading 'Consider the one who remains to watch all the hours' on the top half and 'Today, I will be there for tomorrow' on the bottom half.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare 20th century two-day mahogany marine chronometer with provenance to the survey ship HMS EndeavourVictor Kullberg, London number 9125The three-part case with blank brass shield inlaid to the top lid over a centre section with brass flower sprung button and ivory signature plaque, V. Kullberg Two days 9125, the lower section with internal ebonised dust moulding, inlaid brass flower escutcheon and recessed side handles. The 4.5-inch dial with angled sight ring framing the 3.75 inch Roman chapter ring, subsidiary power reserve indicator running in 8-hour increments from 0-56 at XII, and observatory style seconds dial at VI featuring the Ordnance Arrow, signed Victor Kullberg Maker to the Admirality. THE INDIAN & ITALIAN GOVERNMENTS, 105 Liverpool Rd London N below the good, blued steel spade hands. Suspended in lockable gimbals, the brass bowl numbered 7312, with sprung winding shutter and engraved H.S.1^ to the underside. The full plate spotted movement with four turned pillars secured by blued steel screws, maintaining power with steel click and blued steel spring to the chain fusee, free sprung invar helical hairspring set on a spotted cock with diamond endstone in a double screwed blued-steel chaton, to a cut and compensated bimetallic balance with circular timing screws, to an Earnshaw spring detent escapement. The pillar plate with repeat Ordnance Arrow. Ticking, together with a case key and the original numbered safety winding key. 20 cms (7.5 ins) highFootnotes:HMS Endeavour was a surveying vessel launched in 1912 with chart production equipment. In 1914 it was commissioned during the war and served during the Dardanelles campaign and in the Mediterranean in general. In 1940 it was used as a depot ship in Singapore and an accommodation ship in Suez in 1943. It was sold in 1946 and broken up in 1953.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare mid-19th century Canadian brass-strung mahogany two-day marine chronometer with Lund-type auxiliary compensation and exhibition provenanceA. B. Smalley & Son, Saint John, New Brunswick, Number 3712The three-part case with replaced top lid and double brass strung lines to the front, the centre section with brass 12-point star button above a mother of pearl signature plaque, A. B. Smalley & Son, 3712 the lower section with inlaid brass 12-point star escutcheon and campaign handles. Internally, the case has a full length hinge, retaining bar, safety key in its quadrant, gimbal lock and the remains of an applied horological advert....Brewers Canal, Antwerp.The 3.75-inch silvered dial signed A. B. Smalley & Son, Makers to the Admiralty, Saint John, New Brunswick, the minute band framing Roman numerals, with gold hands, the subsidiary power reserve dial at XII running from 0-56 in 8 hour increments and instruction to wind at 24 hours, large observatory-style seconds subsidiary between V-VII, engraved 3712 Auxiliary Compensation in red. The spotted full plate movement with four tapered pillars and maintaining power to the chain fusee, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with diamond endstone and Earnshaw type escapement, cut and compensated bimetallic balance with timing screws and unique bimetallic auxiliary compensation to the upper end of each of the circular weights, in a weighted, gimballed bowl, punch numbered 2022. Ticking with a Tipsy key. Please note, this lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife regulations if imported into the USA 20cms (7.5ins) highFootnotes:Exhibited 'Your Time', an exhibition by the Northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society at Prescot Museum, February-April 2008; Williamson Museum & Art Gallery, Birkenhead February-April 2008. Exhibit P60.Arthur Ball Smalley was born in London around 1841 and initially worked in the city before relocating to St. John, New Brunswick Canada in 1870 to marry one of the residents, Deborah Tucker May. May was originally from Nova Scotia and was about nine years Smalley's junior; although she describes herself as English, it does not seem that she had ever been to the U.K. before her marriage, which raises the question of how she met Smalley. Interestingly, it states that Smalley's 'point of origin' was Massachusetts; perhaps this was where his ship docked, and he travelled up to New Brunswick from there, or he may have initially established himself in Massachusetts and met May there?Smalley described himself as a jeweller throughout his career, the British Horological Institute noted that he was 'a leading watchmaker of St. John's, New Brunswick', though it remains unknown to which Company, if any, he served his apprenticeship. He was an occasional contributor to the Horological Journal, particularly as regards chronometers, with which he seemed to have a particular interest. In 1876, he submitted a model of a new marine chronometer balance to the British Horological Institute; it comprised of a backwards Z-shaped balance wheel, with both sections of the arm at right angles to each other. In 1881, the family was living at 201 Douglas Ave. and it seems likely that the shop was located in a different building. This was certainly the case by 1894, where the shop address was listed as 91 Prince William St. Smalley and May would have seven children including Arthur Cobden, who would become a jeweller as well, and it seems carry on the work in the shop. By 1901, the shop had been renamed from A.B. Smalley to A. B. Smalley & Son.It is unknown when Smalley died, both he and May were still living in 1917, and attended one of their children's weddings. It is tentatively suggested that they had both died by 1928, though this is far from certain. No records can be found of Arthur Cobden after about 1913; whether he died or simply moved out of New Brunswick is unknown. It is known, however, that the shop at 91 Prince William Street ceased trading in 1919; after this date it became a chocolate makers and then a spice shop. In 2008, the shop gained listed status in New Brunswick and remains famous, among other things, for being the site of Smalley's Jewellery.John Richard Lund (c.1806-78) took out Patent number 9969 in 1843 as part of the effort to combat the problems caused by middle temperature error in marine chronometers. Essentially, the correcting weight which was attached to the balance had a secondary compensating feature comprising of a bimetallic curb connected to weight held internally on a pivoted arm. The effect of this device under heat was to alter the radius of gyration in a non-linear fashion. The beauty of the design is that these correcting weights could be placed on balances 'after market'. An excellent coloured drawing of his set-up is illustrated in Betts (2017) 'Marine Chronometers at Greenwich', OUP, Figure 4.47.4. The current lot has a similar bimetallic curb attached to both weights, each terminating in a gold screw. Beta (1902) 'Jottings', The Horological Journal, Vol. 44 (11), pg. 149.Smalley, A. B. (1901) 'Poole', The Horological Journal, Vol. 44 (2), pg. 24.Smalley, A. B. (1894) 'Mathews', The Horological Journal, Vol. 37 (3), pg. 42.Parks Canada (2008) 'Smalley's Jewellery', Canada's Historic Places. Available at: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=9303Smalley, A. B. (1894) 'Timing Watches', The Horological Journal, Vol. 37 (1), pg. 13.Smalley, A. B. (1877) 'American Watchmaking', The Horological Journal, Vol. 19 (7), pgs. 97-98.Smalley, A. B. (1876) 'Solid Angular Rim Balance', The Horological Journal, Vol. 18 (12), pg. 176-177.New Brunswick Cananda (2022) Provincial Archives of New Brunswick: Smalley [Online], New Brunswick, Minister of Finance. Available: https://archives.gnb.ca/Search/FEDS/Default.aspx?culture=en-CA&fn=zuWSDOdvu5AynbwtiE4mbNYc7zV25D3uV4vO8iY6DY8=&gn=17cfXq9OXL/4vY3WiHPN75ZkEjrRCjekjSDOEV2ewMM=&y1=1820&y2=1950This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and very rare unique mid-19th century brass-bound mahogany two-day marine chronometer with Universal compensation, modified detent escapement and exhibition provenance.Thomas Adams 36 Lombard Street, London Number 4242The three-part case with vacant brass cartouche to the top lid, the centre with brass 12-point star button above an ivory signature plaque signed Adams, 4242, 36 Lombard Strt London, the lower section with inlaid brass escutcheon and campaign handles. Internally, the case is set with a pair of brass hinges, retaining lever, safety winding key set in a quadrant and a gimbal lock. The 3.75-inch silvered dial signed Thomas Adams, Maker to H. R. H. Prince Albert, 36 Lombard St. London, the minute track enclosing Roman numerals and gold Breguet style hands, the subsidiary power reserve dial at XII running from 0-54 marked in 6-hour increments with instruction to wind at 24 hours, the observatory-style subsidiary seconds dial between V-VII, engraved 4242, Universal Compensation, with blued steel hand. The spotted full plate movement with four ringed pillars and maintaining power to the chain fusee, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with diamond endstone and modified Earnshaw type escapement, the cut and compensated bimetallic balance with timing screws and extremely rare wired weight compensation. Sitting in a weighted, gimballed bowl. Ticking with a Tipsy key and case key. Together with two documents.i) a handwritten service record from the previous owner's father who bought the chronometer in 1945 for 16 pounds and 10 shillings. ii) a technical drawing of the balance and escapement drawn by G.S.A. in 1969. 18cms (7ins) highFootnotes:Exhibited 'Your Time', an exhibition by the Northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society at Prescot Museum, February-April 2008; Williamson Museum & Art Gallery, Birkenhead February-April 2008. Exhibit P56.The design of this chronometer's balance was patented in 1838, number 7678, by Edward John Massey. It has been suggested that Massey himself may have fitted the chronometer's escapement and compensated balance. As stated in the Exhibition catalogue: 'The fact that the balance was due to Massey rather than Adams is confirmed by an identical balance removed from another chronometer which has the name 'Massey' scratched on the brass weight. This chronometer is important as it is the only one known which still has the original Massey escapement and auxiliary compensation. In all other known cases the escapement and balance have been replaced by standard Earnshaw escapements and compensated balances.'Interestingly, the dial side of the movement is stamped LD&Co 1240/20926 which suggests that this was originally a Litherland Davies & Co. chronometer, number 1240/20926. Based on the serial number, an original date of finishing for this chronometer would be around 1840. The escapement conversion could have happened at any point until 1852, if it was done by Massey himself.The dial also shows evidence of having been hammered to erase the original name, allowing Adams' name to be engraved instead.The plate is stamped T.C.W which probably refers to the Prescot movement manufacturers Thomas and Charles Webster who also supplied Richard Hornby.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare and impressive late 19th century brass-bound rosewood eight-day marine chronometer with micro-metric balance and exhibition provenanceCharles Frodsham, 84 Strand London, Number 3590The three-part brass-bound case with large vacant cartouche on the top lid, the centre section with brass flowerhead button above an ivory signature plaque, Chas Frodsham 84 Strand London No 3590 Eight Days, the lower section with inlaid brass escutcheon and folding handles. The 4.5-inch silvered dial signed Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, No3590 and engraved with twin medallions BY APPOINTMENT TO THE QUEEN and FRENCH, RUSSIAN, ITALIAN GOLD MEDALS OF HONOUR, outer minute band marked with Arabic five-minute numerals framing the Roman chapters, the subsidiary power reserve dial at XII marked from 0-8 with instruction to wind at 7, the large observatory-style subsidiary seconds set between V-VII, all with deep blued steel hands. The spotted three-quarter plate movement, engraved in the centre Charles Frodsham & Co No. 3590 London with three ringed pillars and maintaining power to the chain fusee, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with diamond endstone and Earnshaw type escapement, the balance on a separate smaller plate with very rare conic-form timing weights and bimetallic crossed strip compensation, sitting in a weighted, gimballed bowl. Ticking with a Tipsy key and a case key. 24cms (9ins) wide 24cms (9ins) wideFootnotes:Exhibited 'Your Time', an exhibition by the Northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society at Prescot Museum, February-April 2008; Williamson Museum & Art Gallery, Birkenhead February-April 2008. Exhibit P59.Based on the number, it is thought that this chronometer was made around 1882.The micrometric balance, or as it was marketed, the 'Double Compound Micrometric Equation balance', uses cone shaped weights and three central strips of metal to account for temperature error, including middle temperature error. There is also a collar of brass that partially surrounds the balance, the idea being that, should the fusee chain break, the escapement would still be protected. The escapement was commended when it was introduced around 1862, as allowing the owner to adjust the chronometer's rate without needing to remove the balance.Blake, W. (1870) Reports of the United States Commissioners to the Paris Universal Exposition, Washington: Government Printing Office.Weltausstellung (1862) International Exhibition of 1862, Official Illustrated Catalogue, London: Her Majesty's Commissioners, Seventh Part.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and rare late 18th century mahogany two-day marine chronometer with Exhibition ProvenanceThomas Earnshaw, London, Number 247The two-part case with sliding inset to the top lid opening to reveal a circular glazed aperture, set to the front with an ivory signature plaque, Earnshaw No 247, the lower section with inlaid brass lozenge escutcheon and folding side handles, on a moulded base. Internally, the case is set with a full-length hinge, a raised lip carrying the twin trunnions to support the gimbals and with sprung gimbal lock in the upper left-hand corner, the top right-hand corner carries a hole for the winding key (key no longer present). The 3.25-inch silvered dial signed Thos Earnshaw Invt et Fecit No 247 with Roman chapter ring and outer minute scale, a large subsidiary seconds dial between V-VII, three blued steel spade hands.The spotted full plate 60mm movement with four pillars and maintaining power to the chain fusee, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring (of ten turns and with outer terminal curves) with diamond endstone and jewelled Earnshaw escapement, cut and compensated bimetallic balance with wedge shaped weights and a pair of timing screws, sitting in a weighted, gimballed bowl with sprung dust cover to the winding square. Ticking. 17cms (6.5ins) highFootnotes:Exhibited 'Your Time', an exhibition by the Northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society at Prescot Museum, February-April 2008; Williamson Museum & Art Gallery, Birkenhead February-April 2008. Exhibit P13.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An extremely rare and fine mid-19th century brass-bound rosewood two-day marine chronometer with Hartnup balance. Previously with the Time Museum, and more recently exhibited at Prescot MuseumWilliam B Crisp, London, Number 381The three-part case with missing cartouche to the top lid, the centre section with brass flowerhead button above an ivory signature plaque, Hartnup Balance Willm. B. Crisp London No 381, the lower section with inlaid brass escutcheon with a blank ivory number plaque and campaign handles. Internally, the case has a full-length hinge, gimbal lock and safety winding key secured in a quadrant. The centre section applied with a label for Thomas Petley, Chronometer, Watchmaker and Nautical Optician, Sydney, New South Wales and D,McGregor & Co., Greenock, ScotlandThe 3.75-inch silvered dial signed across the centre Willm Crisp Maker to the Admiralty 81 St.John Street Rd London No 381 with Arabic minute ring framing the Roman chapters, with gold spade hands, the subsidiary power reserve dial at XII running from 0-56hours in 8-hour increments with instruction to wind at 24, the large observatory-style seconds dial between V-VII with blued steel hands. The spotted full plate movement with four ringed pillars and maintaining power to the reverse chain fusee, free sprung blued steel helical balance spring with diamond endstone to an Earnshaw type escapement with Hartnup balance, sitting in a weighted, gimballed bowl. Ticking, together with a Tipsy key. 20cms (7.5ins) highFootnotes:Exhibited 'Your Time', an exhibition by the Northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society at Prescot Museum, February-April 2008; Williamson Museum & Art Gallery, Birkenhead February-April 2008. Exhibit P18.According to the exhibition, the movement came from Joseph Preston, who was working out of Prescot. Joseph Preston were well-known watch and chronometer movement manufacturers and their mark 'J.P.' was considered a hallmark of quality. Although based in Prescot, they formed a key link in the national supply chain that saw parts made largely in the North of England, and the West Midlands and assembled into a rough movement, before being sent to London for finishing and sale. A sizeable part of Preston's client base was in London, and to a lesser extent, Coventry.The firm was founded by Joseph Preston in 1829 at 19 Eccleston Street Prescot, and renamed 'Joseph Preston and Sons' in 1840, when his sons Thomas and Joseph began working there full time. In 1891, at the age of 16, the Prestons' nephew, Harry Pybus, began working in the shop. He worked at, and learnt, the twenty separate trades employed in the shop, that resulted in a complete, unfinished watch or chronometer movement. Pybus took over the shop on his uncles' death, though he kept the name 'Joseph Preston and Sons'. During the second world war, it was noted that, having no other employees, Pybus managed to make several two-day chronometer movements entirely on his own, in a shop which lacked electricity. He would run the shop for nearly sixty years, until his death in 1952; anecdotally he was said to be in the middle of cutting watch escape pinions when he died. In his obituary, he was hailed as 'the last of the old Prescot watchmakers'. The shop was demolished shortly after, making Joseph Preston one of the last independent horological manufacturers to shut in Prescot, and area long famed for supplying high-quality movements.The firm supplied a large range of movements to a varied customer base, which included Mercer, Kullberg, and even Patek Phillipe. William crisp was another regular customer. The Hartnup balance was developed by John Hartnup, the first director and founder of the Siderial Liverpool Observatory, established in 1843. The Hartnup balance corrects for middle-temperature error in chronometers. The middle temperature error refers to the error produced in standard compensation balances: The balance is designed to account for an extreme high temperature error and an extreme low temperature error, however, between this range the chronometer gains a bit, and loses a bit when exposed to temperatures outside this range. This means that when a chronometer is exposed to a wide range of temperatures the rate will change much more then when the temperature exposure range is small.Hartnup's solution, likely created around 1847 and actually made by William Shepherd of 13 Bath Street Liverpool, involved laminated cross-bars connecting a fairly standard compensation rim; the outer rim would compensate for extremes and the inner cross-bars would moderate the middle temperature. Hartnup did not patent this balance, partially as he was eager to see it taken up by many makers as an improvement in timekeeping generally, but also because he didn't think that, as a Director of the Observatory, he could profit from work done during his tenure. The balance was never widely adopted, not least because it took twice as long to manufacture as a standard compensation balance did, meaning that chronometers with a Hartnup balance are quite uncommon. Penney, D. (2007) 'Evidence from the Transient', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 30 (2), pgs. 177-179Aked, C. (1989) 'Joseph Preston and Sons', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 18 (3), pgs. 298-306Law, R. J. (1990) 'Joseph Preston & Sons', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 18 (5), pgs. 551-552British Horological Institute (2001) 'Branches: Midlands', Horological Journal, Vol. 143 (8), p. 278Smith, R. W. (1983) 'The Hartnup Balance', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 14 (1), pgs. 39-45This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare mid 18th century Cornish ebonised table clock with tic-tac escapementWilliam Anthony, TruroThe inverted bell top case with single handle and four cone finials over shaped glazed side panels on a plinth base and block feet. The 7.75 inch arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary over foliate scroll spandrels, the Roman and Arabic chapter ring, matted centre with apertures for mock pendulum and date, signed on an applied arched plaque. The twin gut fusee (gut on the going train broken) movement with tic-tac escapement and rack striking on the bell, with hour pull-repeat cord to the underside. The thick plates united by five knopped pillars, the backplate centred by an engraved pagoda within foliate scrollwork 54.5cms (21ins) high. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and rare late 19th century English gilt brass travel clock with compass, barometer and calendar, in the original travel case with original keyHunt & Roskell 156 New Bond Street LondonThe gilt case with stylised Greek key handle above a recessed magnetic compass with engraved 16-point silvered dial flanked by knurled finials above polished columns on proud plinths, the top, front and side panels all finely engine turned, the rear door polished and set with an aneroid barometer and mercury thermometer, the time dial with polished Roman chapter ring and Breguet style hands over subsidiary dials for day and date (lettering worn), all raised on squat button feet. The two spring barrel movement with platform escapement, the backplate engraved Hunt & Roskell 156 New Bond St London. Ticking and striking on a blued steel gong with original long handled winding key. Together with the original leather covered, silk-and-velvet lined travel case with sliding protective front panel, signed to the inner lid with a crown and Hunt & Roskell. Late Storr & Mortimer. Chronometer & Watchmakers to the Queen and Royal Family. 156 New Bond Street. 17cms (6.5 ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare late 19th century French brass giant gorge-cased carriage clock with repeatRetailed by Dent, London, number 1897The rippled handle over a large bevelled glass viewing panel and four further panels to a concave moulded base. The large rectangular white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with blued steel hands, signed DENT, TO THE QUEEN, 33 COCKSPUR STREET, LONDON. The substantial twin spring barrel movement with large, silvered platform escapement, half-cut bimetallic compensated balance and English lever escapement, with rack striking and repeating on a coiled blued steel gong. Ticking. 25cms (10ins) high.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and rare second quarter of the 19th century gilt brass carriage timepieceJames F. Cole, No. 1 Maddox St., Regent Street, LondonThe case surmounted by a stylised facetted Greek key handle with four ribbed mushroom finials above slender Doric columns to octagonal feet, the sides, top and front panels all engine turned, the rear panel patinated and with rotating winding shutter. The 1.75-inch engine-turned silvered Roman dial with subsidiary seconds and slender blued steel moon hands reading against the finely textured centre. The going barrel movement with underslung English lever platform escapement, cut and compensated bimetallic balance, the backplate signed James F. Cole No 1 Maddox Stt Regent Street. 13cms (5ins) highFootnotes:Based on the address on the backplate, this clock was likely made between about 1829-1835. James Ferguson Cole was born around 1798 in Nether Stowey, Somerset to Catherine and James Cole, the latter of whom was a clockmaker, and known throughout the village as 'Conjuror Cole'. It also seems that the family were personally acquainted with both William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The Coles had two more children after James, Thomas (born around 1800) and Elizabeth (born around 1808). Both James Ferguson and Thomas became clockmakers, presumably being apprenticed to their father, with evidence that at least James Ferguson began his apprenticeship at 11 years old. According to some sources, James Ferguson was named after the self-taught Scottish astronomer of the same name, who published books and travelled Britain explaining the concepts of Astronomy to lay people. He also made orreries and clocks, eventually becoming a Fellow of the Royal Society. James Ferguson Cole certainly lived up to his namesake and became renowned for his mechanical skill and dexterity; he took out his first patent, for a form of pivoted detent escapement, at the age of 23. Thomas Cole would be lauded for his fine cases and dials, though does not seem to have achieved the same mechanical superiority as his brother.The Cole family moved out of Nether Stowey in 1811, eventually settling in London by 1818. Clocks are known from James Ferguson beginning around 1821, when he seems to have established his own premises, seemingly working out of Hans Place, Chelsea. There is some confusion around this address, it is possible this was the family home. Later in 1821, though, Cole moved to 10 Park Lane, Piccadilly. It does also seem that both brothers were making clocks beginning in their mid-teens, though this was likely done as part of their apprenticeship.Beginning in 1823 the brothers formed a partnership at 3 New Bond Street and began making clocks together. They were responsible for producing some of the most complicated carriage clocks available, which included standard complications such as moon phase and days of the week, and more advanced complications such as perpetual calendar and daily times for sunrise and sunset. They also made watches and chronometers at this time. It is unclear when the partnership dissolved, or why, with the date of dissolution being variously given as 1829, up to 1832. James Ferguson's first shop, after Thomas Cole's departure, was located at 1 Maddox Street, Regent Street, where he stayed until about 1835, then moving to 9 Motcomb Street, Belgrave Sq. Throughout this period he advertised as a chronometer and clock maker. Around 1846, he moved again, this time to 30 Granville Square. At some point, possibly around the time of his move to Belgrave Sq. or a bit after, he married Charlotte Wyatt. The couple would have four children together: James Ferguson Cole Junior, Mortimer George Cole, Ada Martha Cole, and Jessie Cole. Both James Ferguson Junior and Mortimer would become horologists. Ada was a painter, miniaturist, and lithographer who exhibited her work at the Royal Academy. She also printed lithograph portraits, most well-known being of the chronometer maker William James Frodsham. It is unclear if she was or was related to the photographer Ada Cole, who was an early campaigner for animal rights. Cole continued to make high-quality, complicated pieces, relocating first to 20 Devonshire Street and then 11 Great James Street during the 1850's, while his place of residence remained 5 Queen Square Bloomsbury.James Ferguson became quite involved with the British Horological Institute from the beginning, becoming Vice President in 1859. Through his involvement, professional watchmakers began to share information with each other, when previously they had kept the most inconsequential of workshop procedure to themselves, fearing competition from others. For decades afterwards it would be said that 'he broke the ' Conspiracy ' of secrecy' amongst watchmakers. Despite this he relinquished the post in 1862, having become sick of the continual bickering and politicking at council meetings. Another BHI member, however, suggested that it was Cole's 'peculiarity of temperament' which caused the unrest during the meetings. Regardless, in 1875, Cole was commissioned by the BHI, for the sum of £100, to write a series of articles which, taken together, would form a Treatise on Isochronism. It was said that this was partially done to prevent the still new British Horological Institute from appearing antagonistic towards Cole; his possibly forced resignation was warned as being 'no compliment to such an eminent man and also bad taste'. The reviews of the Treatise, after it was published in 1877 were mixed with some members commenting it 'was difficult to criticise [the Treatise] because it contained more language than fact' and others protesting Cole's assertion that flat watchsprings demanded on overcoil if they were to keep accurate time. Some defended the Treatise, including a watchmaker named Joyce Murray, who had been practicing for over three decades. Murray claimed that Cole's Treatise was 'the most valuable work on the subject extant'. Murray further stated that 'Had it been published 30 or 40 years ago, when we began to adjust lever watches, the saving of time and mental labour would have been enormous.' This might suggest that politics and personality clashes biased some reviewers.Cole refused to debate the merits of his Treatise with the various BHI members. He died shortly after, in January 1880, though he continued to practice his horological skills until a few years before his death. James Ferguson Jr. moved into his house, Belvedere (later Tower) House, Bexley Heath, and lived there until 1935. In his obituary, James Ferguson Cole Snr.'s, it was noted that he was one of the foremost practical horologists of his time, and in his particular field of study (springing and timing) he was without equal. Paul M. Chamberlain was well-acquainted with James Ferguson Cole Junior, and his summary of James Ferguson Cole Snr. is probably the most apt: 'Exemplary in his private life, a devoted husband and father, brilliant as artist and scientist, he was in every way fitted to rank with the illustrious men of his time.'Good, R. (2001) 'James Ferguson Cole, Maker Extraordinaire', Horological Journal, Vol. 143(5), pgs. 166-170Murray, J. (1877) 'Letters to the Editor', The Horological Journal, Vol. 19 (6), p. 84Donovan, D. (1975) 'Thomas Cole, Clockmaker 1800-1864. Part 1: The Cole Family', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 9 (2), pgs. 186-189.Cronin, K. (2016) The Ada Cole Story. Available at: https://unboundproject.org/the-ada-cole-story/British Horological Institute (1958) 'The Rumbustious Days when the Institute was Formed', Horological Journal, Vol. 100 (9), pgs. 566-568.Royal Collection Trust (2022) Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles and made easy to those who have not studied mathematics / James Ferguson. 1756. Available at: https://www.rct.uk/collection/1090094/astronomy-explained-upon-sir-isaac-newtons-principle... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A good and rare late 19th Century French carriage clock with three Limoges panelsNumbered 671The ribbed and block handle above a bevelled rectangular escapement observation window, the moulded top supported by four reeded Corinthian columns, the back door glazed, on a stepped base, both sides mounted with Limoges panels depicting a courtier and his falcon, to the left he stands admiring the bird; to the right he gazes towards another bird in the sky, a crossbow by his side; both costumes decorated in full colours with gilt highlights and plants beside them. The black Limoges Roman dial with gilt minute band framed by Renaissance style scrolls with enamel jewelled highlights, with gilt brass stylised beetle and poker hands over a scene depicting a small castle and herald framing the subsidiary Arabic alarm dial with brass arrow pointer. The triple spring barrel movement with silvered and jewelled English lever escapement, the back plate stamped 671 and with French winding directions, striking on a blued steel gong. 20cms (7.5ins) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and rare late 19th Century French silvered and gilt brass carriage clock set with three Limoges enamel panelsBreguet, Number 3883The two-colour case with ribbed handle above a rectangular bevelled glass escapement observation window, the cornice and base both with rippled edge, on a stepped and moulded base and applied block feet. The right-hand panel depicting a nobleman in multi-coloured, iridescent Limoges enamel, seen standing in an interior, a long sword in his hand; the left-hand panel depicting a noblewoman in elaborate multi-coloured and iridescent headdress, with lavish dress, pearl necklace and peacock fan. The Limoges Roman dial with delicate white Roman numerals enclosed by a gilt minute band, iridescent floral groups to the upper corners, fleur des lys hands set over a pair of en grisaille cherubs framing a blank shield within floral garlands and gilt scrollwork. The triple spring barrel movement with silvered and jewelled English lever escapement, with half-cut and compensated bimetallic balance, the back plate stamped 2600 in the lower left corner and the top engraved Breguet No 3883 with a silvered Arabic alarm-setting dial with blued steel pointer. Striking on a blued steel gong. 20.5cms (8ins) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and rare late 19th Century French brass grande-sonnerie striking carriage clock set with exceptional pierced brass side panelsLe Roy et fils, Paris, number 10316The foliate cast handle raised on bamboo-style uprights over a cast cornice set on elaborate Corinthian style columns to a concave-moulded base and block feet; the left-hand side panel depicting a seated pipe player within an Art Nouveau style frame enriched by climbing flowers and leaves, all off-set by a rich blue enamel ground, the left-hand side panel showing a seated woman in early 19th century dress next to an urn, again within the framework of climbing inter-twined foliage and flowers, with a bevelled glass rear door. The recessed silvered Arabic dial with blued steel hands over an alarm-setting subsidiary, both framed within an equally fine mask of entwined flowers and leaves. The triple spring barrel movement with silvered lever platform escapement striking the hours, quarters and half-hours on a pair of blued steel coiled gongs, with three-position selection lever to the underside offering a choice of strike options or silence. Signed in engraved copperplate script at the base Le Roy et fils 20cms (8ins) high. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and rare late 19th Century French blue and white enamel decorated carriage clockMargaine, number 1885. Retailed by Emanuel, Portsea and ParisThe case surmounted by a rippled brass and enamelled handle above a large escapement observation window, the moulded cornice, uprights, side panels and base all similarly decorated in running patterns of pairs of leaves and berries, the sides with flowers within foliate scrollwork and a shaped border. The signed white enamel Roman dial framed by an enamelled mask, and with delicate blued steel moon hands. The twin spring barrel movement with jewelled Swiss lever platform escapement, the backplate stamped Emanuel Paris at the top, and 1885 with Margaine's trademark at the bottom. Rack striking and repeating on a blued steel gong with an associated early travel case with side locking and shaped handle on a chamfered top. 19cms (7 ins) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and rare late 19th Century French porcelain-panelled Carriage clockVictor Reclus, ParisThe Anglaise Riche case with ribbed handle over rectangular inspection panel and repeat button, set to the corners with elaborate silvered and gilt caryatide columns framing the three polychrome panels depicting Classical women and putti, on a stepped base. The white Roman chapter ring with blued steel fleur de lys hands. The two-train movement with rack striking on a gong and a silvered English lever platform escapement with timing screw adjusted balance. Ticking and striking. Together with a double-ended winding key. 21cms (8 ins) highFootnotes:An identical model, also by Reclus and numbered 127, was Lot 138 of Christie's Dr. Eugene and Rose Antelis Collection of Important French Carriage Clocks, 26 November 1998. Victor Reclus was born on 30 September 1831 in Bergerac to Marie Venencie and Antoine Tonin Reclus, the latter of whom was a cutler. He moved to Paris with his partner, Virginie Louise Leroy, at some point before 1846, the year their only child, Henriette Clarisse Amélie, was born. In 1856 he opened up a horology shop on the Rue Dauphine, and that March he filed his first patent 'For a type of meter for carts'. This meter was for use with horse drawn carts, inevitably having a limited amount of commercial success. He and Virginie were also married that same year.He moved his workshop to the Rue des Lavandières-Sainte-Opportune in 1858, then the Rue du Temple in 1860. Concurrently he took out patents for, among other things, an aerial telegraphy system (Feb. 1857) and an alarm clock (Aug. 1858). At his height, he was employing a few dozen workers in his workshop in Paris. He developed a trademark for his clocks and watches (a sunburst with the initials VR) and a separate one for his barometers (an R in a lozenge shape). In addition to the Paris workshop, he seems to have had a second home in Joinville-le-Pont. He also became politically active; in September 1869 he joined his workers in petitioning for the protection from arrest for a group of striking miners in Loire. The year before he joined the Charity board of the Palissy à Joinville-le-Pont town council. It is possible he continued his political involvement; a town councillor from Joinville was elected in 1869, with the name Pierre Victor Reclus. Pierre Victor Reclus remained part of the town council until 1871. Various mentions of 'Reclus' continue to be made in the town until the turn of the century; 'Reclus' is always involved in campaigning for or supporting the rights of workers and the poor. Whether this is the same Reclus remains unknown.He entered work in two of the Universal Exhibitions, 1878 (where he won two silver medals) and 1889 (where he won a gold). Virginie died in 1884, and it was around this time that he became increasingly interested in electric horology, and electricity in general. On 1 October 1886 he took out a patent in London (Patent #12,491) for 'Improvements in Electric Clocks'. This patent involved a four-arm cam on the escape wheel receiving impulse from two springs held electrically taught, thus imparting 'constant force'. This same year, he was admitted to the Sociétés d'Horlogerie et des Chambres Syndicales, after being recommended by Paul Garnier. In the journal announcing his membership, he described his patent at length, and included diagrams. Reclus' address was listed as 114 Rue de Turenne; when he came to renew two of his patents in 1899, he was still living at this address. In 1896, his electric clock modifications were part of the International Society of Electricians exhibition. He demonstrated an electric bell ringer he had devised, whereby an electrical impulse would trigger the bell at the correct time. He offered a set of four small electric bells, which would 'chime' the quarters and 'strike' the hour. These were for domestic use. He then had a second, larger device which could be used to sound bells of 50kg and above. By this point, his name had become synonymous with electric horology in France, so much so that the 1890 Dictionary of Industry and Arts included special entries for his electric inventions.In 1897 he was on the electric lighting admissions panel for the 1900 Universal Exhibition. By 1905, he had moved back to the Dordogne region he left as a teenager and was apparently still practicing horology. He is listed in the 1920 census for the region, but no reference to him has been found after 1926.Sociétés d'Horlogerie et des Chambres Syndicales (1878) 'Annonces', Revue Chronométrique, 256 Numéro.Hope-Jones, F. (1929) 'Electrical Impulse Dial Movements', The Practical Watch and Clock Maker, Vol. 2 (1), pg. 72.Sociétés d'Horlogerie et des Chambres Syndicales (1886) 'Chambres Syndicale de l'Horlogerie de Paris', Revue Chronométrique, 356 Numéro, pg. 262.Reclus, V. (1886) 'Nouveau Système de Pendule Électrique', Revue Chronométrique, 356 Numéro, pgs. 65-72.Allison Brothers (1886) 'Patents Connected with the Manufacture of Watches and Clocks', The Horological Journal, Vol. 29 (3), pg. 45.Hope-Jones, F. (1929) 'Self-Wound Clocks', The Practical Watch and Clock Maker, Vol. 1 (11), pg. 592.Tharel, A. (1891) Dictionnaire, Encyclopédique et Biographique de l'Industrie et des Arts Industriels: SupplémentParis: Librairie des Dictionnaires.Ministre du Commerce, de l'Industrie, des Postes, et des Télègraphes (1901) 'Décret qui proclame 185 Cessions de Brevets d'Invention:156,157', Bulletin des Lois de la République Française, 12th series (63rd tome), pg.1643.Bergonié, J. (1896) 'Exposition de la Société Internationale des Électriciens de Paris',Archives d'électricité médicale, pg. 194.Willot, B. (2018) Victor Reclus, Inventeur et Homme de Cœur. Available at: https://polmoresie.over-blog.fr/2017/09/victor-reclus-inventeur-et-homme-de-coeur.htmlThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A VERY fine and RARE late 19th century French engraved gilt brass giant carriage clock with exceptional 'jewelled' PORCELAIN panelsDrocourt, number 11652, retailed by Tiffany, Reed & Co., Paris and GenevaThe gorge case with rippled handle over a large oval bevelled glass inspection panel revealing the substantial silvered platform, the side panels depicting romantic pastoral couples in arcadian landscapes, both framed in fine bands of gilt with red 'jewelled' borders against a Royal blue ground, the rear door of bevelled glass, the main dial with exceptional gilt scroll decoration to the upper corners framing the signed Roman dial with good pierced gilt hands, the lower section showing a romantic couple fishing and playing the flute centred by the alarm-setting subsidiary dial, the top, cornice, handle, side columns and base all crisply engraved with flowers and repeat-patterns against a partially matted ground. The large movement with substantial silvered platform carrying the jewelled English lever escapement with wide balance set with 24 timing screws, rack striking the hours and half hours on a blued steel coiled gong mounted on a block stamped F.D.. Ticking, alarming, repeating and striking the half and full hours. 25cms (10ins) high. Footnotes:Tiffany, Reed & Co. was the Paris office for the New York retailer Tiffany & Co.; it opened in 1850 as a buying office, but soon it also catered for USA clients in Europe. Gideon Reed was the Paris partner of the firm, but when he retired in 1875 the European branch of the company was renamed Tiffany & Co. reflecting the international fame the company had gained.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and very rare late 18th century French gilt brass Capucine-type travelling clock with original padded felt-lined leather travelling caseVegeaa, RouenThe rectangular case surmounted by a shaped handle above the bell and hammer, framed by turned urn finials on an engraved latticework and flowerhead ground, a shallow arched sunburst-cresting to the front concealing the bell from view over a long latticework dial plate, the cast bezel with hinged lock over a shaped glazed aperture to reveal the pendulum bob, the sides and rear door all glazed, mounted on turned button feet. The 4 inch white enamel dial with Arabic five minutes surrounding the minute track, Roman hours and concentric date dials, signed in the centre Vegeaa A ROUEN, with fine pierced and engraved gilt hands, blued steel date hand and off-set winding squares. The twin spring barrel movement with four plain turned pillars, anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, the count wheel set on the back plate and with star-shaped crossings. Contained within the original padded felt-lined travelling case, with top handle and large side turnbuckle catches over a moulded front to accommodate and protect the dial. The clock ticking and striking, 24.5cms (9.5ins) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An exceptionally rare and very fine early 18th century French ormolu travelling clock with choice of balance or pendulum controlLe Bon, ParisThe tete de poupee style gilt bronze case surmounted by a bud finial on a pierced panel backed in red silk to allow for the sound of the bell to escape, over the finely modelled head of Helios wearing his crown, the waisted sides cast with lozenges and centred by a pair of male and female Classical profile busts, on a gadrooned base and button feet; the rear panel is plain brass, and has a door hinged at the top and locking catches, the lower part of the back engraved with a subsidiary dial titled Carosse and Repos (Carriage and Rest). The one-piece 4 inch white enamel dial with outer Arabic five-minute numerals encircling a minute band, bold Roman numerals and an inner track for quarters, with good, blued steel hands, protected by a curved glass within a cast bezel and set above the applied signature plaque LEBON. The twin spring barrel movement with large plates filling the rear of the case, signed across the centre in a gentle upward curve to echo the travel of the pendulum Le Bon AParis, mounted above a subsidiary pair of plates supporting the chain fusee to the going train which terminates in a verge escapement set below a pierced and engraved bridge cock supporting the large brass sprung balance with impulse pin to its edge. The clock can be switched to a pendulum-driven clock by selecting Repos - this brings into play a series of connected pivoted levers that lower the silk-suspended pendulum with open crutch which ingeniously engages with the impulse pin on the periphery of the balance wheel. The strike dictated via solid engraved numbered countwheel acting on the bell above. Ticking and striking. 27.5cms (10.75ins) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and rare early 19th century French Gilt and Patinated bronze Pendule L'amerique after DeverberieModelled as a seated woman wearing a feathered headdress and skirt, holding a bow and spear, one foot resting on a stylised alligator, its tail wrapped around a palm tree, raised on a 'D' ended plinth base with applied floral festoons over toupie feet, the 4.5 inch enamel Roman and Arabic dial with gilt hands, the drum movement with flattened lower edges to the plates, silk suspension and outside count wheel strike to a bell. 49cms (19ins) highFootnotes:A similar model is illustrated in Pierre Kjellberg's 'Encyclopedie de la pendule Francaise, Les editions de l'ameteur 1997, pages 352 and 353, fig. B and C, while a further example can be seen in Elke Niehuser's 'French Bronze Clocks 1700-1830', Schiffer 1999, page 147, figs 237 and 238 and page 148 fig 239.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare third quarter of the 19th century inlaid walnut spring driven wall regulator with mercury pendulumThwaites and Reed, Clerkenwell. The frontplate numbered 13737. The arched case with full length glazed door with applied carved architectural details to the canted corners, the sides also glazed to reveal the back board and base, inlaid with floral groups in woods of different colours, mounted internally with a silvered beat scale, the 6.75-inch one-piece silvered dial with outer minute track framing gothic-style Roman numerals and fancy half-hour markers, the signed centre further engraved with an extensive symmetrical pattern of interlaced scrolls, with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands. The substantial movement with arched plates united by four knopped pillars, Harrison's maintaining power to the chain fusee and deadbeat escapement to a 47cms pendulum with T-bar suspension from the backboard over a circular-section rod terminating in an intricately engraved brass and steel stirrup framing the jar of mercury, with fine adjustment and blued steel pointer reading against the beat scale. 57cms (22.5ins) high.Footnotes:The number to the frontplate dates this clock to circa 1867, see Rose, E.D. (1978) English Dial Clocks. Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare mid 19th century Scottish mahogany miniature longcase timepieceWalter Baird, GlasgowBased on a full-sized floor-standing clock, but a fraction of the size, with drum shaped hood on a pair of carved supports to a convex throat moulding and tapering reeded trunk raised on a panelled base and gadrooned ball feet. The 6-inch signed silvered Roman dial with minute track and gilt brass Breguet-style hands. The chain fusee movement with rounded rectangular plates united by four turned pillars, with large platform mounted on the backplate with heavy brass balance to a jewelled English lever escapement. 91cms (3ft) high. Footnotes:William Baird is listed as working in Glasgow circa 1848.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare early 17th century German gilt and engraved brass table clockThe case surmounted by the cast figure of a knight holding a spear on a steep concave top, each of the four sides of which is engraved with a winged cherubs head or a flower, on an open fret of pierced strapwork with a serpentine flat base, over four tapering columns set on each of the two removable side panels which are decorated with further strapwork, foliage and masks, the rear cover with two winding apertures set within a pattern of ribbands, foliage, swags, and - most unusually - incorporating a pair of hanging fish. The front panel with another pair of winged cherub's heads to the upper corners over swags of fruit and mythical term mounts, with pierced central aperture, all on a shallow spreading base. The 2.5 inch silvered Roman and Arabic dial with alarm-setting subsidiary and pair of gilt brass hands. The steel movement with tapering uprights, a pair of chain fusees, verge escapement and count wheel striking on a pair of bells mounted in the top section. 28cms (11ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare mid-19th century French carriage clock with chaff cutter escapementPaul Garnier, Paris number 2976The early multi-piece case with facetted handle over a bevelled glazed inspection panel (the repeat button passing through the glass), moulded uprights and a plinth base, the solid rear door with hinged shutter opening to reveal the winding and setting squares. The Roman white enamel dial with minute track and numerals picked out in light and dark blue, the centre signed Paul Garnier Hger de la Marine Paris, above blued steel trefoil hands and a subsidiary Arabic alarm dial with blued steel setting hand. The three-spring barrel movement with Garnier's own chaff-cutter escapement with three-arm monometallic balance, and extremely delicate arbors throughout, rack striking the hours and half-hours on a bell. The back plate signed Paul Garnier Paris, and numbered on the backplate under the bell, the rear door, shutter and base also repeat numbered. Ticking, striking, sounding the alarm and repeating. Together with a double-ended winding key. 18cms (7ins) highFootnotes:Paul Garnier (né Jean-Paul) was born in 1801 in Épinal, France, moving first to Luxeuil to carry out a watchmaking apprenticeship, and then to Paris in 1820 to join Lépine's workshops, before finally establishing his own business in 1825. In the 1827 Exhibition he exhibited an astronomical clock and some mantel regulators, which won him a silver medal. He would win silver medals again at both the 1834 and 1839 Exhibitions, before winning a gold medal in 1844. Around this time, he seems to have written to the formidable Antide Janvier, asking for permission to use the title 'Elève de Janvier', as Garnier, at some point, attended the free Horological school Janvier established in 1802. Janvier readily assents to this request, and Garnier used the title on his carriage clocks until about 1835, and in his written correspondences until at least 1844. Around 1835, Garnier makes use of the title 'Horloger (or Her) du Roi', which in turn is supplanted by 'Her De La Marine' after the 1848 revolution and the deposition of the monarchy.From 1830 Garnier began to make affordable, semi-massed produced carriage clocks (pendules de voyage) and could be said to have established the Parisian carriage clock industry. He was able to do this by combining a basic, easily made design with his patented 1830 escapement. This escapement, alternatively called the 'chaff-cutter', 'Gautier', or 'chopper', could be machine made, drastically reducing the time and cost of making. It is a type of frictional rest escapement, comprising of pallets in the form of a single roller (a circle with about 4/9ths of its circumference cut off at an angle and the sides ground) made of either jewel or hardened steel, the latter being more common with repaired rollers. The escape wheel is in fact two separate wheels mounted on the same arbor a specific distance apart. The wheel teeth are bevelled along the edge that interacts with the roller.The combination of basic shape and cost saving escapement meant that pendules de voyage, having previously been economically unattainable to the vast majority of people, were reduced in cost to the price of a standard mantle clock.Despite being affordable, these clocks were not poorly made, exhibiting very fine diameter pivots (even by French clock standards) and usually having rack striking, which was a desirable feature, being much easier to set than count wheel striking. The clocks would also only strike the half hour and the hour, which saved on cost compared with the more common repeaters. In the early clocks, engine turned dials, one-piece cases, and barrel stopwork were all very common. With clocks made between 1830-1840, it was common to fit a coloured-paper covered block of wood into the base of the hollow casting.In addition to carriage clocks, in 1847 Garnier presented a novel master clock and slave clock system, and at least one chronometer has been assigned to him. He also pursed scientific instrument making, his obituary eventually being published in the Society for Civil Engineers bulletin in 1869.His son, also Paul Garnier, was born in 1834 and continued the business after his father's death. Additionally, he submitted drawings and models of his father's design for a free-sprung chronometer escapement to the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers and the Revue Chronométrique. Before his death in 1916, he donated his family's collection of watches and clocks (the former including examples from the 16th century) to the Musée des Arts et Métiers.R. A. E. (1890) 'A Few Words About M. Paul Garnier's Collection', The Horological Journal, Vol. 33 (3), pgs. 33-34.Arnott, P. (2011) 'Constant Force Chronometer No. 1 Attributed to Paul Garnier', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 33 (1), pgs. 58-65.Weld C. R. (1868) 'Parliamentary Reports on the Paris Universal Exhibition, 1867', The Horological Journal, Vol. 11 (4), pgs. 43-50.British Horological Institute (1877) 'Entirely Detached Gravity Escapements', The Horological Journal, Vol. 20 (1), pgs. 4-6.Allix, C. (1993) 'Paul Garnier Revisited', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 20 (5), pgs. 411-425.Boquillon, M. (1863) 'Horology at the International Exhibition, London, 1862', The Horological Journal, Vol. 5 (8), pgs. 90-93.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine and rare mid-late 19th century mahogany floor standing regulator with four-legged gravity escapementThe wide moulded cornice over long glazed door with internal dust beading and twin locks, the sides similarly glazed, the solid backboard with additional applied panel to carry the heavy steel plate on which the pendulum and escapement assembly are mounted, the board further set with a mercury ivory thermometer, all on a moulded base. The unsigned 10.25inch silvered dial with outer Arabic minute band framing the Roman hour and Arabic subsidiary seconds dials (with Observatory marks), with blued steel hands. The weight-driven movement with substantial waisted skeletonised plates united by four heavy pillars, Harrison's maintaining power and high-count pinions throughout, mounted on a pair of very substantial brass brackets, a central contrate wheel driving a vertical eight-inch arbor terminating in a bevel gear running to the four-legged escapement with pierced vanes and twin arms, the heavy zinc and steel compensated pendulum with large facetted bob reading against an engraved silvered beat scale. Driven by a tall cylindrical brass weight weighing 9kg (approximately 19.8lbs) suspended via a pulley set into the roof of the case. Together with a crank winding key and a door key with brass ring engraved with the number 4. 2.12m (6ft 11ins) high.Footnotes:Gravity, also including Remontoire, escapements are defined as escapements which instead of relying on the going train or weights to impulse the pendulum, are instead reliant on a small, lifted weight or bent spring, which provides impulse with every pendulum beat. Theoretically, this provides a constant impulse to the pendulum. The first such escapement, a Remontoire, was made by Alexander Cumming in 1774, originally described in his 1766 book The Elements of Clock and Watch-Work, Adapted to Practice. The main benefit of this escapement, as Cumming saw it, was that the escapement could function without oil on the pallets, which should reduce the error caused by old or dirty lubrication. Cumming explained further that 'these pallets, do also correct all the irregularities of action in the main spring, wheels and pinions; or any other irregularity that can possibly happen in the movement, from any cause whatever' which was the desired result for a gravity escapement. Cumming's escapement features some hallmarks of gravity escapements, including weighted arms and pins which link the escapement's impulse to the pendulum.Thomas Mudge also produced a similar escapement around this time, which was used in his marine clock. The main difference was Mudge positioned the weights on the arms of the pallet, rather than having them separate, as in Cumming's design. Mudge's escapement was criticised as being too delicate; a small change to the force of the train would cause the escapement to trip. Even if it wasn't tripping, it has been noted that the escapement had a tendency to half-unlock after fully unlocking, meaning that the pendulum would sometimes get an extra partial impulse. Not only did this mean the escapement was prone to a mutable rate, but circular error was also increased.Inspired by Cumming's book, both Edward Massey and George Prior separately devised Remontoire escapements, in 1803 and 1809 respectively.Between 1809-1811, William Hardy, at the behest of the then Astronomer Royal Dr. Nevil Maskelyne, developed a new escapement for the Board of Ordnance which he described as a spring pallet escapement. This escapement was to be used in an astronomical regulator, to supplement Troughton's ten-foot Mural Circle. Hardy's escapement was similar to Cumming's, however, Hardy's relied on a spring which unlocked the escapement with every pendulum swing. As with the Cumming's escapement, Hardy's escapement did not require oiling. Interestingly, Alexander Cumming was consulted by the Board of Ordnance regarding the practicality of Hardy's design, Dr. Maskelyne having since died. Hardy was eventually awarded £200 for the regulator and received several requests for similar regulators. Thomas Reid, around 1811, also developed a spring pallet Remontoire escapement, though slight modifications to the pallet faces meant that Reid's escapement could function for longer than the 15-year lifespan of Hardy's pallets. One of the regulators Reid made with this escapement was for the Astronomical Institution of Edinburgh, which later became the Royal Observatory of Edinburgh.The final British precursor to Dent and Denison's gravity escapements was created by James Mackenzie Bloxam. Bloxam's escapement relied on one large locking wheel with nine teeth and a much smaller lifting/unlocking centre wheel, also with nine teeth. This escapement was an improved, simpler version of previous gravity escapements and avoided the issues of tripping and circular error that were present in Mudge's escapement. The main drawback to this escapement was that it demanded a finely finished, high quality movement with a high pinion leaf count and an absolute minimum of weight to run. In one of Bloxham's clocks which used this escapement, the pinions went as high as 18 leaves. Such clocks would necessitate a high level of skill to make and the cost of such a clock would be very high, making the escapement largely impractical for most uses.Edmund Beckett Denison, later Lord Grimthorpe, used these past escapements, especially Bloxam's, to create a more robust gravity escapement. The four-legged gravity escapement owes a debt to Bloxam's design, though it is different in a few key ways. First, the number of teeth on the locking wheel was reduced to four, the teeth were now called 'legs', and the lifting centre wheel became four centre pins which protruded on both sides of the locking wheel. Another major difference was the escapement was distributed between two planes: one pallet in front, and the other pallet in back with the escape wheel and pins between. This escapement avoids the risks of tripping and circular error and is easier to manufacture then many of the above escapements. Additionally, Denison's escapement did not require a high pinion leaf count to work and benefitted from a large driving weight. Denison would later develop another escapement on this two-plane principle, which would rely on two three-legged locking wheels, connected by three unlocking pins. Denison's design for the four-legged gravity escapement, first described in his Rudimentary Treatise on Clocks, Watches, & Bells For Public Purposes of 1850, was manufactured by James Brock of George Street, Portman Square shortly after. The four-legged gravity escapement was recommended for use in astronomical regulators and similar sized clocks, whereas the double three-legged gravity escapement was usually reserved for turret clocks, most noticeably the Great Clock at Westminster. There are some exceptions to this rule; the turret clocks at both Chichester and Salisbury cathedrals use four-legged gravity escapements. Both cathedrals are also auditory only; there are no dials for the movements to drive, thus the more robust double three-legged gravity escapement is not necessary, and a four-legged escapement can be used. Additionally, both clocks hav... 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A rare mid 19th century mahogany floorstanding regulator with gridiron pendulum and unusual escapementMcGraw, LeedsThe arched case with moulded frame to the full-length door, with glazed sides over a recessed panel base on moulded block feet. The 13-inch signed silvered dial Roman dial with minute track and steel hands, the recessed subsidiary seconds dial set at VI, with bold five-second markers. The weight driven movement substantially constructed throughout, with shouldered plates 6mm in thickness united by four heavy turned pillars. The inverted single train winding below XII, the gut line running over an off-set free barrel, with Harrison's maintaining power, high count pinions and substantial wheels of six crossings, the deadbeat escape wheel set via a tear-drop shaped cock on the rear of the backplate, with separately mounted vertical entry-and exit-pallets, their sprung roots screwed to the back cock and running down to the escape wheel, each playing against the outer edge of the heavy gridiron pendulum as it swings. The pendulum with T-bar suspension over five bars of brass and steel to a heavy lenticular bob, driven by a brass weight. 2m (6ft 7ins) high.Footnotes:Joseph Copeland McGraw was born in Leeds in 1873. It is unknown where he served his apprenticeship, but he was described as a clockmaker. He married Eliza Phoebe Pearson in 1893 in Nottingham. After the birth of their first child, James, in 1895, the family moved to Leeds, where the other six children were born. McGraw died in 1909, at the age of 36, and the family moved back to Nottingham. Two years later, they are listed as living at 6 Institute Street, Hartley Road; Eliza is described as a charwoman, and the children that are old enough to work are either listed as scholars or errand girls/boys. The eldest child, James, would enlist shortly after the beginning of the First World War, eventually being killed in action in France 1918. Nottinghamshire County Council (2022), Roll of Honour: James McGraw. Available at: https://secure.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/RollOfHonour/People/Details/7405This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare mid 19th century 19th Century carved mahogany floorstanding regulator with keyless windingE. Fisher, BathThe arched case with full length glazed door revealing the mercury jar pendulum (now empty) and floral scroll engraving to the top and bottom, over a substantial base with recessed oval panel, applied carved scrolls and block feet. The one piece signed silvered 13.75-inch dial with outer minute track enclosing the recessed subsidiary dials for Arabic seconds (with Observatory marks) and Roman hours. The substantial weight-driven movement with thick (5mm) tapering plates united by four heavy turned pillars secured by eight heavy blued steel screws and collets, the single train with wheels of six crossings, high count pinions and terminating in a deadbeat escapement with jewelled pallets, triple-screwed to the arbor which is set in endstops, the long polished steel crutch terminating in a right angle with hinged steel arbor carrying the fork to the fine-screw regulation nut over the empty mercury jar pendulum with tapered pointer reading against a silvered beat scale secured to the back board. Wound by pulling on a heavy fusee-type chain emanating from the right hand side of the hood. Together with the small (c.2.75kgs) cylindrical brass weight, the four-spoke pulley and case key. 2.18m (7ft 2ins)Footnotes:Edwin Fisher is first recorded working in Bath in 1819; he is recorded as a watchmaker and a jeweller working at 13 Somerset buildings. At some point he relocated to 14 New Bond Street; an 1833 directory records him at this address. On a trade card, he is styled as a watchmaker, specialising in French watches, chronometers, and repeaters, as well as carrying out repairs to musical works and offering a supply of keys and precious metal chains. Nine years later he had moved again, to 13 Abbey Churchyard, though he would stay here only briefly, moving to his final location, 9 Old Bond Street, in 1846. He stopped advertising in Bath in 1866, which is reasonable to suggest as his date of retirement.Another regulator, with a jewelled deadbeat escapement, is known by him, as well as a few skeleton clocks. His name and a date of 1839 are also on the hour dial of the Cockshutt church clock; it has been suggested that he carried out some extensive repairs to the clock, possibly including a repair or conversion of the clock's pinwheel escapement, the movement being signed Bullock and Davies of Ellesmere. A turret clock, previously from the Bishop's Palace stable block in Bath, was made entirely by Fisher, and features quarter chimes and a wooden pendulum. None of these clocks have been described as having the peculiar pull-wind system present on the current lot.It is also interesting to note that the ticking of a balloon clock made by Fisher was recorded around 1941, by the BBC at Maida Vale. The recorded ticking was used as a time interval signal on radio broadcasts between programs, to assure listens that their sets had not died, but that a new program was being prepared.British Horological Society (1972) 'A Working Edwin Fisher Clock', Horological Journal, Vol. 115 (3), pg. 29Goodship, G. (1998) 'Time and the BBC', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 24 (4), pg. 309.Aked, C. (1969) 'The Joyces of Whitchurch', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 6 (4), pg. 216.Wooster, W. (1833-1885) The Post Office Bath Directory Bath: Lewis, Sons & Tyte.Gye, H. (1819-1824) Gye's Bath Directory Bath: H.Gye.The Fitzwilliam Museum (2022) Trade card for Edwin Fisher, Watch & Clock maker, Bath: P.12890-R. Available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/185709This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An extremely rare late 18th century weight driven walnut-cased floor standing regulatorHenry Ward, BlandfordThe obelisk-form case with shallow pointed arched top over tapering sides to an upright rectangular base on a plinth with moulded lip, the circular dial aperture set into the front of the full-width hinged door. The 9-inch one-piece engraved silvered dial with curved aperture to show the minutes via a rotating minute ring with Arabic fives read against a tapering blued steel pointer, below the minute aperture sit two engraved subsidiaries, to the left is a 24-hour dial with Roman hours marked in three hour intervals marked to the nearest quarter of an hour (i.e. four divisions per hour) read by a simple blued steel tapering hand; to the right hand side is a twice 0-60 second subsidiary dial, marked in individual seconds and named every ten, again read via a simple blued steel tapering pointer. The weight driven movement with unique inverted truncated pyramid shaped backplate (suggestive of a parallelogon) secured directly on to the back of the dial via three 7cms (2.75ins) long turned pillars, the single going train consisting of two large (c.13cms (5ins)) finely cut wheels with screwed collets and eight-leaf pinions driving a 7.5cms (3ins) 'scape wheel with 60 pins. The steel impulse and exit pallets are set directly on the pendulum rod. The pendulum is set on a substantial brass bracket mounted on the walnut block, and is constructed in three parts - two steel arms centred by a zinc core, of octagonal section, set at the upper end with a pair of steel pallets mounted on a brass block, the lower end terminating in a very heavy spherical brass bob with additional auxiliary timing weight (the largest bob approximately 13cms (5ins) in diameter and weighing approximately 10.5kg (approx 23lbs). 1.78m (5ft 10ins) high. Footnotes:Henry Ward was born around 1776; it is unknown where he was born, though he would spend most of his working life in Blandford, Dorset. However, his brother Richard, described as a watchmaker, lived in Middlesex. The details of his early career remain unknown, though, in 1797 a Henry Ward is listed in the Charing Church warden's book as having been involved with the upkeep of the clock for that year. Unlike many of the other listed clockmakers, his place of residence is not recorded. In 1804, Henry Ward of Blandford supplied and installed a turret clock to Milton Abbey, though the actual movement appears to have been manufactured by John Thwaites in London. This, along with his brother's place of residence and the Charing Church records, suggests Ward may have at least been apprenticed in London. In 1805 he received his first of four awards from the Royal Society of Arts, in the form of 15 guineas for a new simplified striking system. This system was noticeably different from other striking systems, as it did away with a separate striking train, instead using the pendulum to power the hammer via front plate levers: The hammer and the pallets are joined together with a rack; a lever is attached to the pallets and once the clock is striking, the pallet lever moves the rack tooth by tooth. Each movement of the rack connects with the hammer tail and causes a blow to be sounded. Ward notes that he uses this system with a deadbeat escapement. Interestingly Edmund Beckett Denison, later Lord Grimthorpe, in his Rudimentary Treatise On Clocks, Watches, & Bells For Public Purposes advocated for a crutch-less escapement. He noted that an escapement which had the pallets on the pendulum would be much more effect, though he did say that this was 'hardly possible [...] to manage behind a clock of regulator size.'Less than two years later Ward had received another award from the society, this time in the form of a silver medal, for his compensation pendulum. This pendulum consisted of two hammered iron rods on either side of a zinc rod, all secured by several screws along the length of the rods. These screws acted as adjustment, according to Ward; unscrewing the screw by one thread, would result in an alteration of the clock's going by about one quarter of one second per day. Ward was quite thorough in his experimentation, making up two pendulums, one using un-hammered iron and the other with half-hammered iron, and observing the change in their respective timekeeping based on the temperature. He even installed a rudimentary heat lamp in each clock case, to be able to test increases in temperature without being dependent on the weather. He eventually refined his pendulum to have chamfered edges and hammered iron rods, both of which he claimed further stabilised the clock's rate. This same year, he also received 10 guineas from the Society, for his invention of a locking crank mechanism for telegraph machines. His final prize from the society would come in 1814, in the form of another silver medal and five guineas for a simplified equation of time complication. This manifested itself as a minute dial with two hands; one hand recorded mean time, and the other tracked solar time. Ward explained in his submission to the Society that he thought it was essential to depict solar time, as the difference between it and mean time could be as much as -14/+16 minutes depending on the day of the year. That this complication was uncommon on standard domestic clocks, Ward ascribed to the cost, expertise, and skill of manufacture necessary. He viewed his complication, which relied on a cam, quadrant rack and a few additional wheels, as simplified and easier to make, with the hope that it would be adopted by more manufacturers. Unfortunately, Ward would die less than a year later, on 23rd February 1815. He is listed in the Blandford Forum burial records for 5th March of that year. Interestingly, he is listed as 'Henry, Ward Snr' opening up the possibility that a son of the same name was still alive as of 1815, though this conjectural child has not yet been located. His brother Richard, and his friend James Ferris, the latter of whom worked from Poole, having been apprenticed to Thomas Wright of London, served as the executors of his will. Richard Ward continued to work in London, at 27 Banner St., St. Luke's until at least 1853. A possible description of his house from 1815 suggests that he had three paying lodgers in his house at that time. This same source also references Mary Ann Ward, who was the daughter of Richard Ward; it seems likely that this is the same Richard Ward, though this cannot be confirmed.Passing reference has also been made to a Henry J. Ward, who was apprenticed to a Thomas Mayne as a watch finisher in 1792 at St. Luke's, London. Assuming Henry J. Ward was 14 at the time of his apprenticeship, he would have been born two years after Henry Ward. Whether this is actually Ward's younger brother, or simply an amusing coincidence, remains unknown.An early 19th century turret clock is known by Ward; it has a pinwheel escapement, with pendulum mounted pallets and a vertical fly. He seems to have been partial to a pinwheel escapement as several of his more complicated clocks used one. Longcase clocks of 30 hour and eight-day duration, as well as silver pocket watches, including one with a duplex escapement, are all known by him as well.Kelly (1843) Post Office London Street Directory, London: Kelly's Directories Ltd.University of Leicester (2022) Historical Directories of England & Wales: London 1808-1915. Available at: https://specialcoll... This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare mid-19th century French carriage clock with jewelled chaff cutter escapement and hour repeatDent, Paris, numbered 2437The one-piece case surmounted by an elegantly turned handle on vase-shaped uprights over a large rectangular escapement observation window, three bevelled glazed panels and a solid rear door with hinged shutter to reveal the winding and hand-setting arbors, on a moulded base. The white enamel Roman dial with light blue minute ring framing the dark blue Roman numerals and blued steel trefoil hands, signed below VI Dent a Paris. The twin barrel movement with jewelled chaff cutter escapement, three arm gilt balance and extremely delicate arbors throughout. The frontplate numbered 2297, the backplate signed Dent a Paris and numbered 2437, the base repeat numbered. Ticking, striking, and repeating on a bell, together with a double-ended winding key. 16cms (6ins) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A very rare second quarter of the 19th century boxwood-strung ebonised travel timepiece with alarm and quarter repeatWestwood, Princes Street, Leicester Square, LondonThe arched case surmounted by a recessed folding campaign-style brass handle over a ripple moulding to the top and bottom, with geometric boxwood line inlay, supported by four brass ball feet (the two rearmost spheres with flattened backs). The 4inch signed white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with Breguet style hands and tapering alarm-setting hand, within a cast concave bezel and with three blued steel hands. The movement consisting of three brass plates united by plain turned pillars, the front pair housing the going train with maintaining power to a chain fusee terminating in an English underslung lever escapement set below a heavy plain brass balance with three timing screws; the alarm and repeat trains both set within the rear pair of plates, the former with brass double-headed hammer acting on a large bell above, the hours and quarters repeated via one large and one small brass hammer sounding on a single bell set on the top plate. All the wheelwork protected by pinned side doors and a screw-on rear plate signed Westwood, Princes Street, Leicester Square, LONDON with silvered regulation dial above. Ticking, repeating and alarm operational. With handle recessed 23.5cms (9.25ins) high; 28cms (11 ins) high with handle raised. Footnotes:Robert Westwood was born in 1784. Although there is no record of his apprenticeship, there is a James Westwood who was apprenticed to William Rose in 1771. James was from Westminster, and his late father, John, had been a solicitor. Given the dates, it has been suggested that this James Westwood was Robert's father, the latter taking his son as an apprentice when he was old enough. In 1818, Robert married Mary Priestman, who was about 22 years his senior, and promptly moved in to 23 Prince's Street, a leasehold property she owned. They went into business together; Westwood was responsible for the watches and clocks, and Priestman managed the jewellery side of the business. It is unknown if she had served an apprenticeship as a jeweller, or possibly was taught by a relative. In July 1822, the property was burgled by William Reading who stole 200 watches, with a combined value of £600, 10 watch chains, with a value of £20, and a number of miscellaneous items and some money. The total value stolen, including the watches and chains, was £652, which suggests that the couple had quite a prosperous business. The burglar apparently had a history of petty theft, though this was the first time he had been caught and prosecuted for it. He was eventually found guilty and executed. In 1824, a trade card was produced for Westwood, which showed he was still trading from 23 Prince's Street and also described him as a 'chronometer, watch and clock maker'. The card also referred to the recent, 1821-1823, Polar Expedition of William Parry, stating that the only two chronometers on the expedition which ran without fail were owned by the voyage's two surgeons, and were manufactured by Westwood. The card also claimed that several officers for the current 1824-1825 expedition had requested Westwood chronometers.Five years after the trade card was published, Westwood took out a patent for an eight-day pocket watch. The larger barrel was accommodated by splitting the train over two planes, which meant that the watch would be no larger than a standard pocket watch. This idea was used throughout the 20th century to make increasingly smaller and more delicate wristwatches, which would still run for the standard 30 hours. The Duke of Sussex, Augustus Frederick, was so taken with Westwood's eight-day watch that he had one commissioned. It was sold at auction, after his death in 1843, and was described in the catalogue as being in a gold, engine-turned case, and numbered 50. It was bought for £38 10s. This was the only device of Westwood's in the Duke possession, suggesting it was a one-off commission, however, Westwood would style himself as 'Watchmaker to His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex' throughout his career.Around 1829, Westwood had relocated the business to 35 Prince's Street, which was larger, and located opposite St. Anne's church. In 1833, another trade card was printed, with one side describing the use of Westwood's chronometer on the Polar expedition, and the other side announcing him as watchmaker to the Duke of Sussex. A watch paper from around this time also announces his Royal appointment, while still describing him as a chronometer, watch, and clockmaker. The bottom edge of the paper reads 'Watches & Clocks of Every Description Cleaned & Repaired.' In September 1836, despite the change of premises, the shop was again robbed. The burglar, Sarah Moore, was charged with breaking and entering and stealing a watch worth £30. She pled guilty and was transported to New South Wales in December.Westwood was reported in the newspapers to have quite a temper, particularly when it came to clients. One merchant ship captain came into Westwood's shop to complain about the timekeeping of his watch (possibly a chronometer). The argument grew quite heated, and Westwood eventually reached over, grabbed the timepiece from the captain's hand, smashed it to the ground, and 'stamped on it with great violence'. Westwood was taken to Marlborough Street Magistrates Court and forced to pay the captain the full sum of the timepiece. A different client once returned a watch which wasn't running properly. He requested either a monetary refund or a replacement watch. Westwood responded by taking out a pistol from under the counter and threating to 'blow out the young man's brains' if he didn't leave immediately. Again, he was summoned before the Magistrates, this time being fined for the threat of violence.After the second break-in, Westwood took to sleeping in a back room of the shop, in order to prevent another robbery. His wife, whose health was beginning to deteriorate, slept on the first floor. In the early morning of Monday 3 June 1839, Westwood was brutally murdered during another robbery. In total, around 91 watches were stolen, as well as some money from the shop; all the goods and currency were estimated to be worth about £2,000. It seemed that the thief was knowledgeable about watches, as only the very best were stolen, the cheaper watches being left where they were. It was also suggested that the person would have to be familiar with the shop, as some of the watches and money were removed from special hidden drawers in a desk, which a stranger was unlikely to know about. The residents at the time were Mary Westwood, their servant, Maria Pretty, and a lodger of about 10 years, M. Gerard who was estimated to be in his mid-70's. Two lodgers, the Stephensons, had left about a week before, with reasons for departure variously cited as marital breakup or the Westwoods taking exception to their loud and frequent rows. Westwood also employed a journeyman, James Bannister, who lodged elsewhere. In December of the same year, Mary Westwood died of heart complications. At her inquest, the coroner commented that he was surprised that her husband's killer(s) had not yet been caught. As far as can be determined, no formal arrests were ever made. One witness suggested that the robber(s) must have known about watches and would therefore have tried to sell the stolen goods in Holland. Another suggested that friends/associates of William Reading, the first burglar, killed Westwood out of a sense of revenge for their executed confederate. Yet another suggested that the culprit(s) may have been sailors; they would be familiar with Westwood through the chronometers on board and would have a ready-made getaway if they were shipping out directly after the murder. Not... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A very rare English brass-inlaid and mounted mahogany quarter striking and repeating giant travel clock in the original silk and velvet lined travelling caseBarraud and Lunds, Bishopsgate St, Cornhill, London, no. 6164. Surmounted by a low shaped handle over a bevelled glass inspection panel and brass-mounted cornice over bevelled glass side panels and a rear door with pierced brass sound fret backed in green silk, the four corners of the moulded base inset with substantial brass infills. The 4.5-inch square signed silvered Roman and Arabic dial with fancy blued steel hands and subsidiary alarm-setting dial at VI. The triple chain fusee movement filling the case, all wheels of five crossings and wound from the rear, chiming the quarters and striking the hours on three blued steel coiled gongs, each mounted on its own block, the going train terminating in a gilt platform with foliate-scroll engraved cock, the cut and compensated bimetallic balance with 16 gold timing screws set on an overcoiled hairspring. The backplate signed and further marked with the initials J.P. Together with the original velvet-lined travel case, the silk lid stamped in a gilt strapwork cartouche Barraud & Lunds, 14 Bishopsgate St, Cornhill, with the original winding key set in a recess to the base. Ticking, striking, chiming and repeating. 25cms (10ins) high.Footnotes:Francis-Gabriel Barraud was born in 1727 and was a watchmaker by trade. With his elder son Paul Philip, born in 1752, and younger son John, he would establish the Barraud horology firm. By 1782 they were established in Fleet Street and were listed in trade directories simply as 'Barrauds'. Paul Philip seems to have focused on clocks, as several orders for movements by Thwaites are found in his name only. Shortly after this point, in 1795, Francis-Gabriel died, and Paul Philip took control of the firm. By the end of that same year, Paul Philip had entered into partnership with another horologist, George Jamison, and they began to manufacture chronometers. Initially Mudge-type chronometers were attempted, but by 1797, they began making Arnold-style chronometers, along with a very few being made with an Earnshaw escapement. Around this time, possibly a bit later in 1798, the business relocated to Cornhill, and by 1800 the partnership between Barraud and Jamison was officially moribund, as Jamison has set up his own premises. Three of Paul Philips children, Frederick Joseph, born 1785, John, born 1790, and James, born 1793, were apprenticed to their father and all gained their Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company, as their father had in 1796. In 1809, the oldest child, Frederick Joseph, joined his father in partnership of the firm, followed by John in 1814, at which point the name of the firm is changed from 'Barrauds' to 'Barraud & Son'. When Paul Philip died in 1820, the firm was jointly taken over by Frederick Joseph and John, until 1838, when John Richard Lund, born 1805, joined the firm as a partner. The name of the firm was changed that year to 'Barraud & Lund'. James Barraud did not pursue a horological career after gaining his freedom, instead buying a partnership with a coal merchant in Whitefriars, later also pursuing gentleman farming in Hertfordshire beginning in 1854 until his death in 1876. In 1840, John Barraud died, followed by Frederick Joseph in 1859. The firm continued as 'Barraud & Lund'; Lund partnered with Hilton Paul Barraud, John Barraud's son, born in 1819 and apprenticed to John who eventually gained his freedom in 1846. John Richard Lund died in 1868, and by 1869 his son, John Alexander Lund, born in 1836, was made a partner with Hilton Paul Barraud. After Hilton Paul's death in 1880, John Alexander's brother joined him in the firm. John Alexander died in 1902 but the firm would continue under the control of various members of the Lund family, until it was officially dissolved in 1929.It is interesting to note that John Richard Lund was apprenticed to one of the Pennington horologists. Robert Pennington worked with Thomas Mudge Jr. trying to mass produce Mudge Sr. chronometers. The Pennington family is known the have supplied Barrauds with chronometer movementsUniversity of Cambridge (2015) Cambridge Digital Library: Papers of John Pond. Available at: https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/search?keyword=Cotterell%2C%20Thomas%20(fl%201822-1835)%20chronometer%20maker&page=1Stewart, A. D. (2013) 'Pennington of London: a brief history of the family, the firm and their chronometers', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 34 (3) pgs. 367-384This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A VERY FINE AND RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY 'TYPE 3 BURR WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCKTHOMAS TOMPION AND EDWARD BANGER, LONDON, NO. 463, CIRCA 1707.The stepped caddy top surmounted by three large orb finials and twin sound frets supported by 3/4 and 1/4 brass-mounted Doric columns to the front and rear, the concave throat moulding over a long quarter-veneered door with D-moulded frame, punch numbered 463 on the leading edge, the sides with a pair of rectangular herringbone cross-banded panels, on a similar panel base and moulded apron. The 11-inch square brass dial with double screwed Indian mask spandrels enclosing the silvered chapter ring with Arabic five-minute band engraved with half-quarter marks framing the minute-track, Roman hours with meeting-arrow-head half-hour markers and an inner quarter-hour track, the finely matted centre with subsidiary Arabic seconds dial and chamfered date aperture with pin-hole manual adjustment, signed in a polished reserve Tho: Tompion/EDW. BANGER/LONDON, with typical blued steel hands. The dial feet latched to the substantial weight-driven eight-day movement united by six heavy knopped pillars, the backplate cut for the anchor and punch-numbered along its lower edge 463, the going train with anchor escapement and typical long steel crutch to a brass-rod pendulum: the strike train with internal rack acting on the bell above. Ticking and striking, together with the case key, pendulum and brass-clad weights. 2.42m (7ft 11.5ins) high.Footnotes:Provenance:Christie's, London, 14 June 2000, lot 75. Literature:Evans, J., Carter, J., Wright, B. (2013) Thomas Tompion 300 Years. Kent: White Horse Press, page 480.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A FINE AND RARE LATE 17TH CENTURY 'PHASE TWO' EBONY CASED QUARTER REPEATING STRIKING TABLE CLOCKTHOMAS TOMPION, LONDON NO. 198, CIRCA 1692The 'Phase Two' style case surmounted by a bold gilt brass handle centred with a cast foliate bud on internal pommels with flowerhead bases set on a low caddy over elaborate cornice mouldings, the sides with silk-backed sound frets and long glazed apertures to a moulded base on block feet, the rear door with central glazed panel, the front with gilt brass escutcheons. The 6 and 7/8ths inch rectangular dial with twin subsidiaries in the upper corners – the left for rise-and-fall regulation, the right for strike/not strike, flanking the signature Thomas Tompion, LONDINI, fecit within an oval wheat-ear border with further engraved scrollwork and twin rose heads in the subsidiaries, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with sword-hilt half-quarter marks, minute band, meeting-arrow-head half-hour marks and quarter-hour track enclosing the finely matted centre with chamfered mock pendulum aperture and blued steel hands, all framed by cherubs head spandrels to the lower corners with quadrant spandrels above. The substantial eight-day movement united by seven knopped and finned pillars latched to the frontplate which is cut to accommodate Tompion's unique quarter repeating system. The going train with gut fusee to a pivoted verge escapement with long steel crutch to the pendulum with lenticular brass-bob, suspended on a spring and pinned to the massive rise-and-fall lever spanning the top of the backplate, with pendulum holdfast to the left of centre. The strike train with gut fusee and rack striking the hours via a facetted steel hammer on a large bell. The repeat train sounding the time to the nearest fifteen minutes by pulling a cord from either side of the case to engage a pair of pivoted repeat levers cocked on the left-hand side of the backplate. The elaborate backplate signed in a shaped wheatear cartouche Thomas Tompion, LONDINI, Fecit and punch-numbered 198 to the centre of the rear edge. The fully engraved foliate scroll backplate attributable to Engraver 155 (possibly Bartholemew le Maire, Engraver of His Majesty's Arms-in-Ordinary, working in Charing Cross between 1684-1698) and featuring his interlaced foliate scrolls with bold shading and crisp details in flowing patterns, with secret porpoise head in profile.Footnotes:Provenance:Sotheby's 13.12.1963, lot 87. Property of J.F.R. Peel, hammer price £3,000, together with the 'original' wall bracket. Christies 5.7.1989 lot 32. Anonymous sale, hammer price £90,000. By this time, opinion was that the wall bracket was later.Literature:Evans, J., Carter, J., Wright, B. (2013) Thomas Tompion 300 Years. Kent: White Horse Press, page 338.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare second half of the 19th century automata novelty mystery 'Magician' mantel clockThe clock movement by Japy Freres, numbered 839.Surmounted by the standing brass automata figure of an exotic magician with head-dress, impressive moustache, necklaces, tied robe and mules, he is able to raise his arms and is articulated at the base of his neck in order to bow in acknowledgement of his performances. Before him stands a table on turned legs set on the main clock body in gilt and lacquered brass with applied scroll mounts to the front corners over a fancy base. The 3.5-inch white enamel Roman dial with minute track and fancy trefoil hands. The spring driven movement with outside countwheel strike on a bell, the backplate stamped Japy Freres 839 and further signed in gothic script h.A.(sic). Pendulum lacking, ideal for restoration. 40cms (15.75ins) high.Footnotes:This ingenious clock shows the magician apparently making different objects appear and disappear. The interchanging props are a white dice, a red apple and a yellow bun. There is also a blank option in which the object is shown to 'disappear' all together.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A good and rare late 18th century brass-mounted ebonised quarter repeating small bracket clockHenry Long, LondonWith brass banding to the bell top surmounted by a handle and four cone finials, set over circular and shaped glazed side panels to a moulded plinth on block feet, the glass panels and doors all framed by a quarter-round cast brass moulding. The five-inch arched brass dial with twin subsidiaries for rise-and-fall regulation and strike/silent set either side of the applied silvered signature plate, silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with mock pendulum and date apertures. The twin fusee movement united by five knopped pillars, pivoted verge escapement with rise-and-fall regulation and rack striking on a bell. Repeating the quarters on demand via the pull cord to the right-hand side of the case on a nest of six graduated bells and hammers. The backplate engraved with a symmetrical pattern of scrolling acanthus and centred by the pendulum holdfast block. Ticking, but strike fusee chain damaged. 38cms (15ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare late 17th Century ebony table clock by a Knibb apprenticeJohn Drew, LondonThe case with elaborate foliate handle set within floral pommels on petal bases, the domed caddy set with four pierced foliate mounts and framed by berry-and-leaf finials to a moulded cornice over silk-backed cast brass sound frets to the front and sides, on a moulded base and squat bun feet, the front door with brass escutcheons. The 6inch square brass dial enclosed by winged cherubs head spandrels between foliate engraving, the silvered Arabic and Roman chapter ring with five-minute numerals outside the minute band and set with half-quarter marks, the Roman hours interrupted by elaborate half-hour markers, signed at the base Jno. Drew London, the deep blued steel hands reading against the finely matted centre. The twin gut fusee movement united by five knopped and finned pillars, knife-edge verge escapement and solid numbered outside countwheel strike on the bell, the backplate with single line border and symmetrical pattern of richly engraved floral scrolls framing the oval signature cartouche with male mask above the name John Drew Londini Fecit. Secured in the case via a pair of turnbuckles mounted to the rear of the dial. Ticking and striking with two case keys. 37cms (14.5ins) highFootnotes:John Drew was apprenticed to Joseph Knibb for eight years between September 1676 and September 1684, meaning Drew was likely born around 1662. Over the course of his career, he would train eight apprentices, though none appear to have gained their freedom. At some point in his career, likely early on, he was working out of a shop in Johnson Court, on Fleet Street. Lantern clocks and longcase clocks are known by him, including a couple of miniature lantern clocks, one with ting-tang striking. He displayed the same delicate minimalism in his work as was seen by Knibb, and it is easy to see the influence of his master in his work. In 1712 Drew was appointed Beadle of the Company, taking over from the deceased Richard George, an engraver who had held the position for over a decade. The official description of a Livery Beadle's duties was to attend every official Livery function, maintain the peace during meetings, look after robes, etc. Unofficially, at this time, the role was usually given as a source of income to members who had fallen on hard times. Many horologists and allied trades people would see their income disappear if they were to fall ill, their poverty continuing for the duration of their illness. Some trades had a higher-than-average tendency for this, for example, many engravers were known to have short careers due to sight loss; several years of very close, detailed work in pre-electric light conditions would cause them to become partially sighted. This may explain Richard George's long tenure as the Company Beadle.It is unknown why Drew became impoverished; in 1713 he began to receive charity payments from the Company in addition to his role as Beadle. He died around August of that year, though the Company would continue to support his now widow, until her death two years later. Interestingly, Christopher Gould succeeded Drew as the Company Beadle, though again, it is unknown if this was due to ill health on Gould's part. Atkins, C. E. (1931) The Company of Clockmakers: Register of Apprentices 1631-1931, London: The Clockmakers Company.Loomes, B. (2013) Collecting Antique Clocks John Drew - a really small miniature lantern clock. Available at: https://www.brianloomes.com/collecting/drew/index.html#fullThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

AMERICAN SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) A RARE SKETCH BOOK OF DRAWINGS OF SHIPS, EARLY US NAVY AND SHIPPING VESSELS Author unknown, ships home ports and destinations are listedPencil and coloured crayon booklet measure 17.5cm x 20cm

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