A GEORGE II WALNUT, BOXWOOD-OUTLINED AND ‘SUN-BURST’ INLAID MIRRORED-DOOR LONGCASE CLOCKBy Benjamin Davis, London, circa 1720The hood with a moulded cornice above fret-work spandrels, the glazed door with moulded surround, flanked to each side by a boxwood line-inlaid column, above the trunk with inset moulded-surround arched door, inset with a bevelled mirror panel, above the base centred with an oval outlined ‘sunburst’, on twin-stepped plinth, the 12in arched brass dial signed on a convex disc in the arch Benj Davis, London, between dolphin modelled mounts, above foliate mask spandrels enclosing a silvered chapter ring with Roman chapters, fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five-minute markers, the matted centre with seconds ring and calendar aperture above the VI, with pierced blued steel hands, the twin train movement with five well-turned pillars, anchor escapement and small outside countwheel strike on a bell, with original seatboard229cm highCONDITION REPORTWith a pendulum, lacking its steel suspension and block. The case is in good condition. It has had some restoration at some point in the past. The movement is in good order but requires a service.
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A FRENCH GILT BRASS STRIKING AND REPEATING LEVER CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMCirca 1890The case with a ring-turned handle above rectangular glazed top panel, with a gilt mask below and circular enamel dial and alarm subsidiary, the twin train movement stamped B in a roundel with original platform lever escapement and strike/repeat on a gong 17.5cm highCONDITION REPORTWith double-ended key. The clock strikes and ticks. The repeat function works.
AN UNUSUAL FRENCH GILT BRASS STRIKING CALENDAR SKELELTONISED MANTEL CLOCK WITH DUPLEX ESCAPEMENT AND ALARMBy Grignon Meusnier, Paris, No. 117, Circa 1855The drum-shaped case with a shaped carrying handle, above 3 3/4in white enamel chapter ring, signed, with visible front plate and escapement, blued steel Breguet moon hands, with three subsidiary dials below for day, date and month, the twin train movement stamped by the maker to the backplate, with countwheel strike on a bell18.5cm high overallCONDITION REPORTThe clock is ticking and strikes.
A FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE TIMEPIECECirca 1900The case with a reeded handle above four turned finials, and foliate bands between the glass panels, the cream enamel chapter ring within a pierced and engraved blind fret panel, the movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped to the backplate R & Co MADE IN PARIS in an oval cachet14cm high (handle down)CONDITION REPORTIn good condition. The glasses are not chipped. It is ticking and running. Some pitting to the framework on the rear door. With key.
A FRENCH BRASS STRIKING LEVER CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH SHIBAYAMA STYLE DECORATED PANELSCirca 1880The case with a shaped and reeded handle above glazed rectangular panel, the dial decorated with foliage and birds and with a silvered chapter ring, the sides each similarly decorated, the twin train movement, No. 1138, with lever escapement and push/repeat on a gong 15.5cm highCONDITION REPORTThe movement is not functioning and requires a service. Overall the case and panels are in good condition. There is no damage to the glasses.
A REGENCY ORMOLU AND BRONZE-MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE MANTEL TIMEPIECEBy VB, 25 Grafton Street, Soho, circa 1825, after a design by François RémondThe drum-shaped case surmounted by an outstretched eagle, above the skeltonised dial, with blued steel Breguet moon hands, with an ormolu-cast chapter ring and outer lappet cast bezel, flanked to each side by a seated maiden holding and reading a book, the lefthand book engraved VB / Fecit No. 25 / Grafton Street / SOHO, the drum-shaped chain fusée movement with anchor escapement29cm highThe prototype design for this clock is after a drawing by François Rémond, Paris, circa 1785, see Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munchen 1986, p.295.CONDITION REPORTIn unrestored original condition. No pendulum or key.
A MAHOGANY THREE-TRAIN QUARTER CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCKThe case late 18th Century, the movement/dial later and adapted, associatedThe case with a glazed hood, fluted and stopped canted angles, above the trunk with an inset panel door, above a plain base on a stepped plinth; the 12in square brass dial with pierced spandrels and silvered chapter ring, enclosing an engraved silvered centre, with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, with arced signature strip detailed Thomas Pace, London, the five-pillar movement with rack strike for the hour on a bell and the quarters on a set of eight further bells, with anchor escapement 200cm highCONDITION REPORTThree brass-cased weights and a steel rod brass bob pendulum with a crank key.The case has three later wooden fillets on the hood which enabled some support for some finials, now lost. The panel door is warped. Otherwise in original condition, the wood a little dry and would benefit from a polish.The movement is a 19th century creation. It is well made but very dirty. Once serviced it is capable of functioning. The dial plate has been re-used, there is evidence of previous dial feet. The signature arc is most likely associated to the piece. The engraving to the centre is Victorian in styling.
A RESTAURATION ALABASTER MANTEL CLOCKBy Landry P.ge Des Panorama, Cleret, Circa 1825Of architectural form, with a stepped dentil cornice, interspersed by tiered cones, with 3 1/4in white enamel chapter ring, signed, and engine-turned centre with blued steel Breguet hands, above a ribbon-tied foliate swag, the side panels each with a roundel, on a plain base with bun feet, the twin train drum-shaped movement, No 416, with silk suspension and countwheel strike on a bell34cm highCONDITION REPORTWith pendulum and key. The top of the pediment is drilled, mount now lacking. Chips and nibbles to edges as conversant with age. Three of the four front rosettes are chipped. Lefthand ribbon is broken and lost. The movement is capable of running and requires a service.
A GOOD WILLIAM III WALNUT AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 10IN. DIAL AND BOLT AND SHUTTER MAINTAINING POWERBy Richard Rooker, London, circa 1695The case with formerly rising hood, moulded cornice above a blind fret and three-quarter turned columns flanking the glazed panel, with quarter columns at the back (wrought-iron spoon mechanism present), above the trunk with inset panel door, centred by a glazed roundel and inlaid with three foliate marquetry panels, above a moulded edge and base also with a foliate marquetry panel, on a later plinth, the 10in square brass dial signed to the plate Rooker, London, with pierced winged cherub and foliate spandrels, enclosing the silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with seconds ring above two apertures, to the left ’to strike’ and to the right ‘winde up’, above harboured winding holes and calendar aperture, the silvered chapter ring inscribed Richard Rooker, the six-pillar movement with bolt and shutter maintaining power, internal countwheel strike on a bell and anchor escapement209cm highRichard Rooker born 1671 and apprenticed to John Clowes in 1685. He gained his Freedom in 1694. Some authorities list him in error as 'Booker'. CONDITION REPORTWith two period brass-cased weights. With steel rod brass bob pendulum.The clock is in good original condition, bar the hood now pulling forward rather than rising. The runners are still extant at the back of the hood, so it could be re-instated. The case has had some sympathetic restoration, mainly with repair to the base panel and the inclusion of the plinth. Some veneers possibly repaired and replaced. The panel door has old cracks to the upper and lower section, where the cleats have moved over time. The lower cleat may be a replacement? The gilding to the top and base of the pillars has been refreshed. Original seat board. A high quality movement with a number of unusual and rare features.
A RARE AND UNUSUAL MARINER SKELETON CLOCK WITH SHIP’S WATCH STRIKINGBy Mappin & Webb, London, No. 53, Circa 1982, after the model made for the Festival of Britain by FrodshamThe shaped glass dome acting as the bell, shaped plates, signed to the reverse, the twin train movement with platform lever escapement with a silvered chapter ring and visible strike and motion work, striking the glass bell at each half-hour in maritime watch sequence with two hammers, on a turned mahogany base on bun feet, with original Mappin & Webb Ltd. invoice dated 1.12. 8227cm high with handle; 22.5cm diameterCONDITION REPORTThe clock requires a service as not currently ticking. The striking works but is slow. With original invoice and instructions.
A HOOK AND SPIKE 30-HOUR STRIKING WALL CLOCKLate 17th/first half 18th Century, unsigned9in square brass dial, with twin cherubs supporting the crown spandrels, perhaps later?, enclosing a silvered chapter ring, with attractively stamped zig-zag tooled centre, single blued steel hand, twin train movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on a large bellCONDITION REPORTWith pendulum and lead weight. In unrestored condition. The spandrels may be replaced?
A GEORGE III OAK 30-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 10IN DIALBy John May, Southampton, circa 1780The case with a moulded pediment above glazed door and three-quarter columns flanking, the trunk inset with a panel door, on a plain base and plinth, the 10in square brass dial with foliate spandrels enclosing the silvered chapter ring with matted centre, signature plate and calendar sector aperture, the movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on a bell194cm highCONDITION REPORTIn unrestored condition. A moulding piece is loose from the lefthand side just below the hood. The movement is dirty, with no pendulum or weights. The countwheel is loose and the small pinion wheel it engages with is missing.
AN EBONISED QUARTER REPEATING AND STRIKING VERGE TABLE CLOCKBy Matthieu Le Roy, London, Circa 1700The inverted bell top case surmounted by a bold knopped handle with ring turned drum terminals, above a glazed panel door and sound fret, the sides each with a glazed panel below a fret, with hinged glazed rear door, the 7in square dial with silvered crown and Maltese cross spandrels, enclosing a silvered chapter ring with Roman chapters, lozenge half hour markers and outer Arabic five-minute numerals, with matted centre, the false pendulum aperture with silvered signature panel behind, pierced blued steel hands and calendar aperture above the VI, the twin train gut fusée five-pillar movement with verge escapement and foliate engraved backplate, striking the hour on a bell and repeating the hours and quarters on the single bell and six additional bells37cm high overallMatthieu Le Roy appears unrecorded?CONDITION REPORTThe clock is working and strikes and repeats correctly. At some point two small steel-threaded bolts (each with a curved neck) have been added, each holding one of the two lower pillars through the seatboard to a brass nut on the underside of the case. The hour bell is cracked.
A SMALL WALNUT AND MARQUETRY QUARTER-CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCKBy Charles Frodsham, London, Circa 1950The case with a caddy top, moulded cornice and pierced fret, with a three-quarter column to each side of the glazed door and quarter columns to the back edge, above a slender trunk inset with a panel door, inlaid with three marquetry panels of foliage, above the base with stepped plinth, the 7in square gilt brass dial, with cherub spandrels, within a ‘wheatsheaf’ engraved border, enclosing silvered chapter ring, blued steel hands and a matted centre, signed on the dial plate Chas. Frodsham, Londini Fecit, the twin train chain fusée movement striking and chiming the quarters on eight graduated bells, with anchor escapement167cm highSALEROOM NOTICEPlease note this clock is circa 1950.CONDITION REPORTWith pendulum. The clock is in good condition, although the movement will require a full service as it’s very dirty and not running. The case would benefit from a wax. The glass panel is loose and temporarily removed for safety.30.11. There are two brass corner mounts missing from the back of the hood part of the quarter mouldings - top right and bottom left.
A WILLIAM III 11IN LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENTBy Henry Bradley, Exchange Alley, Circa 1685The square 11in dial with cherub spandrels, signed silvered chapter ring, matted centre with narrow seconds ring, harboured winding holes and calendar aperture, pierced blued steel hands, four-pillar movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike (no bell)Henry Bradley, born circa 1655, gained his freedom in 1681. He worked for Charles Gretton in 1674/75. Died 1697.CONDITION REPORTThere is no bell. Some rust to steel work.
A GEORGE II FRUITWOOD AND LATER WALNUT-VENEERED QUARTER REPEATING AND STRIKING BRACKET CLOCKBy Benjamin Gray, LondonThe break-arch with a knopped brass handle surmount, above three pads, with moulded cornice above a glazed panel door, with small engraved silvered plate to the base, the sides each with an arched glazed panel and rear glazed panel door, the 7in arched brass dial, with signature plate to the arch, above twin subsidiaries for strike/silent and pendulum aperture, above finely cast spandrels enclosing a silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with false pendulum aperture and calendar aperture above the VI, finely pierced blued steel hands, the twin train gut fusée movement with five knopped and latched pillars and engraved backplate, striking the hours on a large bell and with pull-repeat for the hours with the quarters on a small bell, with later anchor escapement and pendulum regulation block (once verge)39cm high (handle down)Benjamin Gray (b. 1676), an eminent maker, created watchmaker to the King in 1742, the year prior to joining in partnership with his son-in-law François Justin Vulliamy, as Gray & Vullismy until 1762. He died in 1764.CONDITION REPORTThe case was formerly ebonised and has been re-veneered with walnut, the mouldings being stained in to match. The handle may be a replacement? The righthand movement bracket has been repositioned to the lower point. The original screw-hole position on the plate is now filled, lining up with a screw and nut in the side of the case. Later fitted with an anchor escapement from verge, with later pendulum and locking block. The regulation block is also later.
A MAHOGANY MINIATURE LONGCASE OR ‘GRANDMOTHER’ CLOCKIn the George III style, 20th CenturyThe case with a break-arch hood, with arched glazed door, flanked by stop-fluted columns, above the trunk with arched panel door and flanked to each side by stop-fluted quarter-columns, on panelled base and stepped wavy plinth, the 6 1/2in arched brass dial inscribed Jas Gordon, Beith on a roundel in the arch, above mask and foliate cast spandrels, enclosing the silvered chapter ring with matted centre and pierced brass hands, the twin train four-pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell158cm highCONDITION REPORTThere are no weights, pendulum or key.Overall the case is in good condition. The good quality movement appears to have been well maintained and is clean but may require a service and clean.
A VICTORIAN BRASS SKELETON TIMEPIECE WITH ONE-IN-PASSING STRIKECirca 1880, later base and glass domeWith scrolled pierced frame, silvered chapter ring, wire gut fusée and anchor escapement, on a rectangular-shaped mahogany base with conforming glass shadeThe clock 31cm high, excluding base and shade; 39.5cm high overallCONDITION REPORTWith pendulum. The wooden base is a later replacement and the shade is a perfect fit and in good condition. The movement is clean and ticks.There is no number visible on the movement
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCKBy Henry Fish, Royal Exchange, London, Circa 1765The case with finely-figured veneers and mouldings, the hood with a break arch and upper platform moulding, three brass sphere finials, above arched glazed panel door, flanked by stop-fluted canted corners, above the trunk also with stop-fluted canted angles, with a broken arched panel door, the base with a panelled moulding above a stepped wavy frieze, the 12in arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary, above pierced foliate scroll spandrels, enclosing a silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture above the VI with signature panel and pierced blued steel hands, the twin train five-pillar movement with rack strike on a bell232cm highHenry Fish (d. 1774) is recorded working at the Royal Exchange from 1736.CONDITION REPORTWith two brass cased weights and its steel rod brass bob pendulum. The clock is in very good condition; the case appears to have been recently cleaned. The movement will require a service and is capable of functioning.
AN INTERESTING 10IN LONGCASE CLOCK DIAL AND MOVEMENTThe dial signed Henry Jones, London, the later movement By L. Leroy & Cie, ParisThe square gilt-brass dial with foliate mask spandrels, enclosing a silvered chapter ring, with finely matted centre and small calendar aperture above the VI and with harboured winding and centre hole, the associated movement with deadbeat escapement, large barrels and rack strike on a bell, signed to the backplate No 14760 / L. Leroy & Cie / 13-15 Palais Royale, Paris CONDITION REPORTNo pendulum. There are no hands. The movement requires a service.
A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCKBy John Peatling, Boston, Circa 1790The case with a broken arch and Greek key ornament above the arched glazed door, flanked to each side by a three-quarter turned upright, above the trunk inset with an arched panel door, inlaid with a half star, on plain base and plinth, the 12in arched brass dial, signed on a disc to the arch, above foliate cast spandrels enclosing a silvered chapter ring and engraved silvered centre, with seconds subsidiary, the twin train four-pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell205cm highCONDITION REPORTTh clock is in good condition and appears capable of functioning. There is a pendulum and two weights. The movement is clean and appears recently serviced, albeit with some dust on it now. A charming piece.
A RARE FRENCH GILTMETAL-MOUNTED ALABASTER ‘CHERUB ON A SWING’ BOUDOIR SKELETON TIMEPIECEBy Eugéne Farcot, Circa 1875The drum-shaped case with white enamel chapter ring and visible movement, blued steel Breguet moon hands, the backplate with maker’s trademark and numbered 41 * 57646, on scrolled uprights and stepped base with turned feet34cm highCONDITION REPORTThe clock requires a service. There are a number of hairline cracks to the chapter ring. The clock does tick, but will shortly stop.
A MAHOGANY CASED QUARTER STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement signed John Grant, Fleet Street, London, the case associatedThe case with a moulded pediment above glazed dial door and sides, the trunk inset with a rectangular panel door, above panelled base and stepped wavy plinth, the 10in square brass dial with foliate spandrels, enclosing a silvered chapter ring, with Roman chapters and Arabic five-minute markers, the matted centre with signature arc, seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, the twin train movement with arched plates, striking the hours on a bell and the quarters on two bells205cm highCONDITION REPORTWith two brass cased weights and brass rod brass bob pendulum. The case has been repolished. There is a slight warp to the panel door. The movement requires a service. The bell nut has been lost.
A GEORGE III PARCEL-GILT CHINOISERIE DECORATED MARINE-BLUE LACQUER LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement by Joseph Clarke, LondonThe case with a pagoda pediment and two giltwood finials, above arched glazed door flanked by three-quarter turned columns and a glazed panel to each side, the trunk inset with an arched panel door decorated to the centre with a coloured print of figures in an Arcadian landscape and decorated with Chinoiserie scenes of figures and pavilions, on a similarly decorated base and stepped plinth; the 12in arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary in the arch, flanked by dolphin mounts, above foliate cast spandrels enclosing the silvered chapter ring and matted centre with seconds subsidiary, signature panel and calendar aperture, the twin train five-pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell232cm high CONDITION REPORTWith two brass cased weights and brass pendulum. Overall in good condition. The case has been restored at some point in the past. The base and plinth are reconstructed and redecorated. It has been done well. The case decoration has been refreshed in places. The movement is in good order and seems to have been cleaned recently so should be capable of functioning, albeit a service may be required?
A Meissen porcelain chamberstick figure, late 19th century, modelled as a diminutive dancing lady before an array of flower encrusted branches hiding a ring handle to the reverse, raised on a naturalistic base with scroll moulded detail picked out in pink and turquoise enamels with gilt highlights, crossed swords mark in underglaze blue to base with incised and impressed numerals, height to top of figure 12cm (faults and losses), together with a pair of Teichert 'Meissen' porcelain pierced dishes painted with figures and floral panels, diameter 23cm.
A Swarovski Crystal Inspiration Africa Lion, Annual Edition 1995, boxed, together with a small group of other mostly Swarovski items, including a dalmatian dog brooch, a dress ring, seated monkey, pram, owl and hedgehog, most boxed, and three Glasform paperweights, two in the form of pears, tallest 11cm, and a toadstool.
A Swansea porcelain London shape part service, circa 1820, painted in the manner of Pollard, with wild flowers and fruit beneath a foliate scroll gilt rim border heightened with green enamelled flowerheads and dots, comprising seven teacups, six coffee cups, eighteen saucers, a circular pot with gilt lion's head and ring handles, height 10cm, one plate 25.8cm diameter, and six plates 20.8cm diameter, one of the six plates with impressed 'SWANSEA' mark (faults).
AN ANCIENT ROMAN GOLD AND AGATE INTAGLIO RING 2nd - 3rd Century AD The oval agate panel with a central dolphin intaglio within a script surround, within a beaded setting to tapering shoulders Size: inner measurements 1.8 x 1.4cm Gross weight: 4.7 grams Provenance: Ex Rupert Wace Ltd. London Condition Report: marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age, use and wear. The band of the ring is slightly mishapenCondition Report Disclaimer
A GOLD RING/HAIR COIL BELIEVED TO BE LATE ROMAN/EARLY CELTIC? Size: ring size approximately F Gross weight 7.1 grams Provenance: Ex Private collection, UK formed in the 1970's Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age, use and wear Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Condition Report Disclaimer
A CORNELIAN INTAGLIO RING POSSIBLY 3-5TH CENTURY The intaglio possibly Roman or further East, with an ibex like beast within a later collet setting, to trifurcated shoulders and reeded shank Size: ring size K Gross weight: 3.5 grams Provenance: Purchased from a UK auction in 1980s Mounted into current gold fitting in early 1993 Condition Report: marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age, wear and use. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN ANCIENT HIGH CARAT GOLD ROMAN WEDDING RING The broad band engraved with inscription 'OMO NOIA' which translates as 'Harmony' Roman 1st - 2nd Century AD Size: inner dimensions 1.7x 1.3cm Gross weight: 13.3 grams Provenance: Ex Rupert Wace ltd. London Condition Report: marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate to age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF MUGHAL ARCHER'S THUMB RINGS INDIA, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY Steel with gold coloured detailing, modern stand 3.5cm high Provenance: Ex John Harwood, India, 2005 Ex Private collection The bow ring worn by archers on the thumb had a primarily functional use, but they were often very decorative as well, as hunting game with a bow and arrow was often a Royal sport. The advantage of the Eastern archer's thumb ring over that of the European practice of using the leather covered tips of three fingers is that it improves the handling of the bow and arrow and increases the range and steadies the flight of the arrow, very similar to the actions achieved by using a spear thrower.
A FINE CELTIC CAST COPPER ALLOY ARM RING WESTERN EUROPE, 8TH CENTURY B.C. Of thick overall construction, twisted with flattened terminals, modern stand 11.5cm high, 12.5cm wide, approx. 1cm diameter Provenance: Ex Private collection Walton-on-Thames, acquired 1930s-1960s Ex Jon Lawton collection UK Jon Lawton acquired the piece from a neighbour in Walton-on-Thames who in the early 1970s had inherited the piece from her late husband who had been collecting from the early 1930s through to the late 1960s.
A CIRCULAR CHERRY WOOD DRUM SIDE TABLE FRENCH OR GERMAN, 19TH CENTURY Raised upon tripod support 51cm, 64.5cm high Condition Report: Shrinkage and old worm tracks throughout, top with water and sun staining, ring marks. Drawers without handles but small signs that it may have had several in the past. Repairs to legs at junction point with stem- surface wear and marks to legs Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Condition Report Disclaimer
A German Nazi SS dagger, the black handle with emblems, the Eichhorn blade bearing a motto and Himmler inscription 8.5"L in a black steel sheath with a suspension ring (Please Note: this lot is subject to the statement made in the Auctioneers Glossary of Certain Terms under 'Militaria & Associated Items' in the Terms & Conditions of Sale)
A German Nazi SA Stormtroopers dagger, the handle with emblems, the Weltersbach blade bearing a motto and inscription 8.5"L in a chocolate brown steel sheath and a suspension ring (Please Note: this lot is subject to the statement made in the Auctioneers Glossary of Certain Terms under 'Militaria & Associated Items' in the Terms & Conditions of Sale)
A late Regency mahogany and inlaid brass cased mantel timepiece with a pointed arch top, straight sides, flank ring handles and a plinth on ball feet; the movement inscribed Pemberton, London, No.407, verge movement faced by a contemporary silvered Roman dial with the same maker's inscription 9"h
A German Nazi SS dagger and a silvered knot, the black handle with emblems, the Eichhorn blade with a gilded damascus motto 8.75"L, in a black steel sheath with a suspension ring (Please Note: this lot is subject to the statement made in the Auctioneers Glossary of Certain Terms under 'Militaria & Associated Items' in the Terms & Conditions of Sale)
Late 19th century cuckoo bracket clock, with 5.5-inch gothic Roman chapter ring, the wire-driven single-fusee two train movement stamped GHS (probably Gordian Hettich Sohn), striking on a coiled gong, the chalet case with perching bird cresting and foliate decoration, 52cm high, sold with pendulum
Late 19th century French Aesthetic period 'Chinoiserie' ceramic mantel clock, the 4-inch silvered Arabic chapter ring applied with gilt brass numerals, framing turquoise glazed centre, the two-train movement stamped 903B, the impressive case surmounted by a seated figure of a sage holding a scroll, over drum-head housing with bamboo, prunus blossom and fruiting bough decoration, moulded taotie or Dog of Fo masks to sides, the base modelled as a boat or 'junk' with two seated figures, to the prow and stern respectively, one playing a stringed instrument, raised on waves and an integral Chinese style oval 'stand' base, 41cm high (lacking bell, pendulum and winder)A similar example by Richard & Cie sold Lay's of Penzance, 30th March 2017, lot 2915. See also a 'Pendule a la jonque' by Jules Veillard of Bordeaux, Paris Oise Encheres, 18th March 2018, lot 144.
19th century opal and diamond five stone 18ct yellow gold ring, five oval cabochon cut precious white opals, displaying indigo, violet, blue, yellow, green, orange and red play-of-colour, the central opal measuring approx. 6.84mm x 4.44mm x 2.42mm, calculated as weighing approx. 0.40 carat, total opal carat weight 2.0 carats, flush claw settings, eight small rose cut diamond accents, scroll mount and scroll tapered shoulders, ring size P½, weight approx. 4.0g
Fancy cut diamond 18ct gold cluster ring, centrally set five baguette cuts within a border of fourteen brilliant cuts, assessed clarities VS-SI, assessed colours I/J, total calculated diamond weight approx. 1.20 carats, ring size O½, London 2002, Queen's Golden Jubilee mark, weight approx. 5.6g
Sapphire and diamond five stone white metal ring, the central sapphire measuring approx. 5.15mm x 4.62mm x 2.76mm, the two round old cut diamonds measuring approx. 4.12mm x 4.11mm x 3.09mm and 4.18mm x 4.23mm x 3.15mm, total calculated diamond weight approx. 0.80 carat, assessed clarities VS-SI, assessed colours tinted, claw settings, tapered shoulders, ring size M, weight approx. 2.8g
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