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Lot 35
Two 9ct gold rings to include one being set with three rows of diamond accent stones (marked 375, size N.5.) together with a ring set with a round purple stone to the had flanked by two diamonds with four channel set round purple stones to the shoulders (assay marked for Sheffield, size S.5). Total weight 5.3g.
Lot 120a
An assortment of vintage jewellery to include a 1930's likely Max Neiger Czechoslovakian Egyptian revival necklace (measures 38 inches), a green lucite cylindrical beaded bracelet (AF), a green bakelite bangle bracelet (measures 19.5cm), four round bakelite bangles, a 1930's Art Deco period beaded necklace (measures 31 inches) etc.
Lot 241
A Triumph Dolomite Sprint first registered in October 1980 1998cc petrol registration number 28KO in blue livery with a black vinyl roof, black cloth interior and wooden dashboard, the private registration plate is included with the sale of the car along with a replacement bonnet, various wheels and exhaust pipe parts, the car was last driven in the late 1980's and is a barn findView by appointment only, off site
Lot 58
HOROLOGICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY, FACSIMILE REPRINTS OF EARLY WORKS ON HOROLOGY, MONOGRAPHS AND MISCIncluding three volumes printed by 'The Thames Facsimile Company', Reading:Derham, William THE ARTIFICIAL Clock-maker. A Treatise of Watch, and Clock-work... 1981 facsimile of the 1696 first edition originally printed for James Napton 'at the Crown on St, Pauls Church-yard'; Smith, John HOROLOGICAL DIALOGUES in Three Parts, SHEWING The Nature, Ufe, and right Managing of CLOCKS AND WATCHES... 1962 facsimile of the 1675 first edition originally printed for Jonathan Edwin 'at the Three Rofes in Ludgate-Street'; Smith, John Horological Disquisitions Concerning the NATURE OF TIME... 1962 facsimile of the 1694 edition originally printed for Richard Cumberland 'at the Angel in S. Paul's Church-Yard' each bound in green cloth gilt titled to spine, 18mo; together with a facsimile of Elliott, Henry THE Clock-Maker's ASSISTANT... reproduced in 2011 by Rogers Turners Books, London from the 1726 edition originally printed for the author 'at the Leg and Dial in Grub Street', London; Baillie, G.H. CLOCKS & WATCHES An Historical Biliography NAG Press, London 1947, dj; Shenton, Rita CHRISTOPHER PINCHBECK and his Family Brant Wright Associates Limited, London 1976; Rooney, David RUTH BELVILLE The Greenwich Time Lady National Maritime Museum, London 2008, dj; Hilaburton, Thomas Chandler THE CLOCKMAKER, OR THE SAYINGS AND DOINGS OF SAMUEL SLICK OG SLICKVILLE Richard Bentley, London 1848, half calf marbled boards gilt titled morocco to spine 18mo; Ferriday, Peter LORD GRIMTHOPE 1816-1905 John Murray, London 1957, dj; Loepold, John and Evans, Jeremy (editors) THE LIFE AND TRAVELS OF JAMES UPJOHN The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 2016, dj; Jacob, John John Joseph MERLIN The Ingenious Mechanick Exhibition catalogue, The Iveagh Bequest, Kenwood 1985, softbound; and a quantity of miscellaneous publications including works on bellfounding and catalogues relating to the sale of horological books etc, (qty) Provenance: The horological library of Lawrance Hurst.
Lot 42
A RARE GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERJ. Thompson, Northampton, late 18th centuryThe 8.5 inch circular silvered register signed J. THOMPSON, NORTHAMPTON to the centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual weather observations to outer track, set behind hinged circular glazed moulded wood bezel incorporating additional recording hand to the glass and with chevron line border decoration, the triple line-edged case with open triangular pediment above oval urn inlaid panel and arch-glazed Fahrenheit scale spirit tube thermometer flanked by further paterae to the baluster shaped upright, the rounded base further inlaid with a fan rosette.97cm (38.25ins) high excluding finial. J. Thompson of Nottingham appears not to be recorded in the usual sources however it is likely that he is a related to John (IV) Thompson who is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working in Nottingham 1835-44.The current lot is notable in being a rarely early example of its type most likely being made in the 1790's. Early features include the wooden as well as the truncated design of the top of the case.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks and is currently plugged for transport. The mechanism is complete and in working condition however will require setting up. The register is in good condition with some light spotting/discolouration to the silvering. The thermometer has some patchy tarnishing to the scale and a crack to the glass. The case has a replacement rear door otherwise is in fair presentable condition with some historic bumps, scuffs, minor repairs and light shrinkage cracking/veneer movement to sides. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 23
A VICTORIAN WALNUT MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALJ. Sewill, Liverpool and London, circa 1860The 12 inch star-centred circular silvered register signed ADIE, J. SEWILL, 61 South Castle St., LIVERPOOL, & 30 Cornhill, LONDON within scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the case with arched scroll-bordered pediment over slender conforming scroll-edged trunk applied with a glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer, the shaped base with recording hand setting key flanked by further S-scrolls.106cm (45.75ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Joseph Sewill was born in Liverpool in 1816 and started up as a watchmaker, chronometer maker, and nautical instrument maker at 61 South Castle St, Liverpool in about 1848. Latterly Joseph went into partnership with two of his sons and is thought to have retired to London in 1862. His son, John Joshua Sewill (d. 1891) succeeded him and headed the business until his death in 1891, The firm was well regarded and opened branches in London (at 30 Cornhill prior to 1882), Glasgow and Locle (Switzerland). In 1867 a chronometer by Sewill won the Greenwich Trials and they became makers to the Admiralty. In the 1874 Greenwich Trials their chronometers came first and third. They also entered pieces into Kew trials, where a karrusel watch was awarded 81.8 marks in 1900. They won an award for 'services to horology' at the Paris Exhibition of 1862, and later became 'Maker to the Queen of Spain'.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable faults being some slight bubbling/lifting and bruising to the curved veneers lining the edges . Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 15
A VICTORIAN OAK MERCURY 'ADMIRAL FITZROY'S STORM BAROMETER'Negretti and Zambra, London, circa 1870The arched bevel-glazed double ceramic Vernier scales flanking the large bore mercury tube, each calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated ADD ONE TENTH FOR, EACH HUNDRED, FEET ABOVE, THE SEA and 10 A.M YESTERDAY and 10 A.M TO DAY over PATENT No. 1481 and with signature NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, INSTRUMENT MAKERS, TO HER MAJESTY, HOLBORN VIADUCT E.C., 122 REGENT ST. W, & 59 CORNHILL E.C., LONDON to upper margin, the apex of the arch further inscribed ADMIRAL FITZROY'S, STORM BAROMETER., the trunk with Vernier setting squares to throat above applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer further signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON to upper margin and with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the base with rectangular ogee moulded cistern cover over conforming base moulding with level adjustment screw to underside.102cm (40ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is a textbook example of a Fishery or Sea Coast storm barometer devised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy in the 1860`s to aid mariners in the forecasting of storms. Fitzroy lobbied the Board of Trade resulting in this type of barometer being supplied (at public expense) to many coastal communities for display in a prominent public space. In addition to this The Royal Lifeboat Institution installed these barometers into each of its stations and the Duke of Northumberland (in association with the British Meteorological Society) erected several on the coast of Northumberland. By 1864 over 80 barometers had been installed by the Board of Trade and a further 14 by the Duke of Northumberland with their usefulness fully appreciated in Fitzroy's Meteorological Office Report published that year.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks and both Vernier slides are fully operational however there is only one key present. The arched signature plate has some slight hairline cracking to the lower right hand corner which can only really be seen on very close examination being behind the bevel cut of the glass. The thermometer is in good condition although the tube is probably a replacement. The case is in good original condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 212
A GEORGE I FIGURED WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Sebire, London, circa 1720The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and S/N strike/silent switch at twelve o'clock, with scroll pierced steel hands and applied mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with silvered boss signed John Sebire, LONDON flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with domed caddy surmount and moulded cornice over break-arch hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to angles with cast gilt brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch door with finely figured veneers edged with crossbanding and complex mouldings, the base with concave top mouldings over slightly reduced crossbanded front and later tall skirt.236cm (93ins) high excluding finials, 53cm (21ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. John Sebire is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in the parish of St. Annes Blackfriars. London, from around 1715 until September 1745.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition. The trains appear all-original with the possible exception of the escapement pallets which are probably 19th century service replacements. The fifth movement pillar has been removed (often occurred during the 19th century as a means to acquire brass!). The dial is in good clean condition and appears to retain its original hands. The movement is fitted with an old oak seatboard which rests on slips applied to the upper surfaces of the trunk uprights (cheeks); the presence of these slips would suggest that the movement and dial are probably not original to the case.The case is generally in good presentable condition. The hood would have originally been fitted with blind frets to the quadrants either side of the arch and the left hand window has an old lead repair to the pane. The right hand throat moulding is currently loose however re-attachment should be very straightforward. The trunk is otherwise in very good condition with fine quality veneers to the door and fine colour. The door is a little tight on its closing (due to slight movement/shrinkage) this could probably be remedied through adjustment of the door hinges if deemed a problem. The trunk door lock has been braced with a small iron strap applied over the lock to the inside. The base of the case has lost a small amount (probably around an inch) from the 'box' and is applied with a later taller skirt. Whether the original veneers beneath the skirt are intact is unknown. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor age related bumps, scuffs shrinkage, a few small historic localised veneer patch repairs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, case key (an ill-fitting replacement) but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 25
A RARE GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERBaptista Ronchetti, Manchester, circa 1790The 8.5 inch circular silvered register signed Bap'st Ronchetti, Fecit and with additional inscription H. Lomas, Adlington to the centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches incorporating an engraved motif of Masonic tools suspended from a ribbon and with the usual weather observations to outer track, set behind hinged circular glazed moulded wood bezel incorporating additional recording hand to the glass and with chevron line border decoration, the chevron-edged case with open triangular pediment above arch-glazed Fahrenheit scale spirit tube thermometer to the baluster shaped upright inlaid with fan quadrants to upper angles and three oval radial paterae to lower margin, the rounded base with further oval patera over conforming fan rosette.96cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Baptista Ronchetti is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Spear Street Manchester from 1785 and then later at 15 High Street until around 1810. Ronchetti emigrated from Tavernerio, near Lake Como, Italy in 1785 later sending for his son, Charles Joshua, and his nephew Louis Casartelli who were both accompanied by Dominic Bolongaro. Initially all three worked in Ronchetti's workshop before branching-out and setting-up on their own. Baptista Ronchetti is a well-regarded maker known for his stick and angle barometers and was one of the first to produce wheel barometers of the type which subsequently became the predominant design produced throughout the 19th century. The current lot is notable in being a particularly early example of its type most likely being made in the 1790's. Early features include the hinged wooden bezel (which is secured by a lock with keyhole set in the side of the case) as well as the truncated design of the top of the case. The additional name engraved on the dial is for H. Lomas of Adlington who is recorded by Banfield as working circa 1800-20. The presence of Lomas's signature (executed in a different hand) would suggest that he probably re-sold the barometer perhaps 20 years or so after it was made.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine original condition albeit with some minor discolouration/tarnishing; the front glass is cracked and the bezel has had some minor historic repairs to the chevron line decoration as well as a small loss. The thermometer is in good condition although the tube is a replacement which may have required the aperture for the bulb in the plate to be enlarged slightly . The case is in good with limited to a few small losses/historic repairs to the chevron banding, some slight shrinkage cracking to the edge veneers and other minor bumps, scuffs and age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 170
A FRENCH PORCELAIN INSET ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKThe movement by Japy Freres et Cie, Paris, late 19th centuryThe eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc-bob pendulum with Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with JAPY FRERES & CIE, G'DE MED D'HONN, 1855 and numbers 603, 8 1 to backplate, the porcelain dial polychrome painted with a romantic landscape to centre within pink ground Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring with gilt scroll painted decoration, with brass spade hands within bead cast bezel, the case with floral garland decorated pink porcelain bodied urn surmount adorned with floral finial and rams head masks issuing rose bloom swags to the break-arch top flanked by male and female putti with ribbon-tied crest over the dial between, the fascia with inset apron panel painted with a courting couple in 18th century dress flanked by conforming curved panels decorated with tied floral sprays and birds, the sides with generous acanthus decorated 'S' scrolls, on shaped gadroon-moulded skier base applied with a further ornithological painted panel to apron flanked by laurel trails over toupe feet; with original moulded giltwood stand,The clock 48cm (19ins) high, 36cm (14ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection.Condition Report: The movement is in working condition and appears free from visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements however as the mechanism is a little dirty/neglected a gentle clean/service is advised before putting into service. The dial is in fine condition with no visible damage/repair or wear. The case is in good original condition with minimal wear/discolouration to the strong original gilding. The giltwood stand has some rubbing to the gilding, the fabric covering is worn/faded, otherwise faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 1
A FINE PAIR OF GEORGE III/REGENCY 12 INCH LIBRARY TABLE GLOBES Thomas Bardin and William & Samuel Jones, London, 1817 and 1800The terrestrial sphere applied with twelve coloured printed gores incorporating panel inscribed THE, NEW TWELVE INCH, BRITISH, Terrestrial Globe, REPRESENTING THE, ACCURATE POSITIONS OF THE PRINCIPAL, KNOWN PLACES OF THE EARTH., FROM THE DISCOVERIES OF, CAPTIAN COOK, AND SUBSEQUENT CIRCUMNAVIGATORS, TO THE PRESENT PERIOD, with corrections and additions to, 1817, Manufactured by T.M. Bardin 16 Salisbury Square London to North Pacific and extensively annotated with principal cities, towns, rivers, lakes, mountains and other significant topographical features, the oceans with all significant islands labelled, the West Pacific with THE ANALEMMA of the equation of time, and the Equator lines divided in minutes and degrees, the ECLIPTIC graduated in minutes; the celestial annotated with major constellations incorporating fanciful figural representations and stars graded in seven orders of magnitude, the Equator and Ecliptic both divided for minutes and degrees and the lower hemisphere with panel inscribed THE, NEW TWELVE INCH, British Celestial Globe, Containing the exact position of more than 3800 FIXD STARS, Nebulae, Planetary Nebulae, &c: according, to the Latest Discoveries and Observations of Dr Maskelyne, Dr Herschel and other eminent, Astronomers, And adapted to the, present period 1800, with a second overlaid cartouche nearby inscribed SOLD BY, W. & S. JONES, Holborn, London, each sphere with poles incorporating brass hour rings and pivots for mounting within brass meridian circles divided for degrees, resting in wooden stands with matching hand coloured paper horizon rings each graduated in degrees in two directions, days-of-the-month and houses of the Zodiac with names and symbols and also displaying compass directions, the stands each with four curved quadrant supports for the horizon ring over squat ring-turned baluster upright issuing three cabriole supports with pointed pad feet with compass stretcher between, (the celestial faded and part restored and both compasses incomplete). 63cm (24.75ins) high, 43cm (17ins) wide overall. Thomas Marriott Bardin is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as a globe maker apprenticed to his father, William, in 1783 with whom he went into partnership in 1790. Bardin and Son initially worked from 4 Hind Court, Fleet Street, London before moving to 16 Salisbury Square in 1975. William Bardin died in 1795 leaving the business in the hands of Thomas who remained working from the same address until 1839. William and Samuel Jones are recorded by Clifton as optical, mathematical and philosophical instrument makers who worked from several addresses in Holborn 1791-1859 including 135 Holborn (1792-1800) and 30 Holborn (1800-1860). It is interesting to note that the celestial of this pair does not bear the name of Bardin, however it was common practice for the vendors of globes to put their own trade label over that of the manufacturer. Indeed, this was a matter of course with Bardin-supplied globes retailed by the Jones's such was the nature of their trading relationship (bearing in mind that very often it was William Jones who had designed the globe in the first place).Condition Report: The celestial sphere is part restored; the varnish has been removed and an area around the base pivot has been filled (approx. 5-6cm diameter). The brass ring for the north pole is currently detached otherwise sphere is in sound condition but with overall fading/patchy brown staining and heavy fading to surface and few light scuffs to the gores. The meridian papers are in good condition with only slight shrinkage evident. The compass is lacking its glass and needle but the paper is present and in good condition the stand and brass fittings are in good condition.The terrestrial sphere is in sound original condition retaining old surface with only a few very slight varnish scuffs mainly near the southern pivot. The gores show some slight signs of opening/movement where they meet and the sphere has some loose material internally which can be heard when the sphere is rotated. There is overall age related discolouration/fazing to the surface but gores are generally clear and colours relatively strong. The meridian papers are heavily discoloured and worn with losses. The meridian ring is in sound condition. The stand and brass fittings are in sound condition, the compass is missing its paper, needle and glass. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 160
A FRENCH PATINATED SPELTER AND GILT BRASS MOUNTED BELGE NOIR MARBLE FIGURAL MYSTERY MANTEL CLOCKAndre Romain Guilmet, Paris, late 19th century The circular countwheel bell striking movement with Guilmet`s crank and stirrup escapement connected via fixed crutch passing through the movement plates to a cylindrical steel post resting on pin pivot and carrying the moulded plinth for the figure surmount, the backplate stamped with oval GLT, BREVETTE, S.G.D.G. trademark and numbered 1678, the 4 inch gilt on black marble circular Roman numeral dial with gilt spade hands set behind egg-and-dart cast hinged bevel-glazed bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with 'bronze' patinated spelter figural surmount cast as a standing Classical female holding aloft in her right hand the spring suspension for the glass inset bob pendulum above cavetto moulded top and strapwork scroll cartouche cast gilt side handles, the front with incised gilt scroll decorated infill around dial, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base with conforming decoration to front over scroll cast lions paw feet with scroll cast pendant apron between to front.71cm (28ins) high, 37cm (14.25ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Andre Romain Guilmet (born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France) was amongst a number of French clockmakers, including Robert Houdin, who responded to the nineteenth century Parisian passion for magic and conjuring by designing a clock which was inherently mysterious in nature. The mechanism which he devised was designed to give the impression that the pendulum, held by the figural surmount, appeared to oscillate without and impulse. This was achieved by standing the figure on a post which was pivoted on a pinpoint at the base, this allowed the figure itself to oscillate side to side imperceptibly. With this post connected to the specially designed escapement the impulse for the pendulum is ingeniously transferred through the figure. Guilmet was granted Patent for his invention in 1867, which was modified on 1872. The apparent popularity for his design of `Pendule a marche mysterieuse` can in part be due to the showing of such clocks at the various international exhibitions held in Paris and elsewhere throughout the latter quarter of the 19th century.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is free from visible damage and appears to retain original gilding to the hands and incised numerals. The case is also generally in fine original condition with the figure being free from visible damage and repair and retaining its original 'bronze' patination in fine condition. The marble has a small chip to the upper left hand projection and another larger chip/loss to the lower edge of the skirt where the marble butts up to the front left hand foot. Otherwise damage to marble is limited to a few other small edge chips and light grey blooming to the surface. The gilding to the brass handle and mounts also has some noticeable historic wear. Overall generally a fine example in good original untouched condition.Clock has pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 7
A REGENCY SHAGREEN COVERED 1.75 INCH NINE-DRAW TELESCOPEBate, London, early 19th centurySigned Bate, London and inscribed to adjust by sliding in the second draw to final draw, with shuttered eyepiece, brass end cap and shagreen-covered grip, with leather carrying case; together with a 1 inch three-draw telescope, unsigned, 19th century, with shuttered eyepiece, leather covered grip and protective case, (2).The telescope by Bate 105cm (41.25ins) long extended, 16.5cm (6.5ins) long closed. The first telescope in the current lot is almost certainly by Robert Brettell Bate who is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from Poultry, London 1808-42 and then 33 Royal Exchange 1846-47. Bate was known as a maker of all types of instrument however was celebrated for his nautical instruments including marine barometers and latterly was appointed Instrument-maker to Her Majesty s Honourable Boards if Excise and Customs.Condition Report: The optics of the Bate telescope are in good condition albeit a little dirty; the instrument will focus and provides a good clear image with strong magnification. The draws appear free form noticeable denting and fit well with no sagging evidence when the instrument is fully extended. The brass retains some of its original lacquer finish, the shagreen is complete with nio losses however has opened along the join and has noticeable wrinkling. The objective end cap is present but is currently lodged in the end of the leather case. The leather case is worn and is lacking its strap; the cap is also probably a later replacement.The second telescope is in sound original condition with no noticeable dents to the draws and retaining much of the original lacquer finish to the brass. The optics are a little dirty but will focus. The leather cover to the grip is loose but complete with no losses so probably can be re-attached. The outer leather case is in poor condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 207
Y A FINE WILLIAM III BRASS MOUNTED EBONY TABLE CLOCKWilliam Jourdain, London, circa 1700The five finned pillar bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and inside rack for the hour striking mechanism, the backplate signed W. Jourdain, London to the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved backplate centred with a leafy basket and with herringbone border, the 7 inch square brass dial with canted border shaped false bob aperture further signed W. Jourdain, London to a recessed silvered plate behind and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands, winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and N/S strike/silent selection switch at three o`clock, the case with elaborate repousse double basket top surmount with fine twin cherub cast handle to the profile mask medallion scroll centred pierced upper tier, the lower tier with relief panel of St. George slaying the dragon flanked by figural military trophies within a conforming cherub and scroll decorated field and flanked by unusual gilt urn finials with tall baluster spires, the front applied with scroll pierced gilt repousse mounts to the frame of the door, the sides with glazed lozenge apertures over rectangular windows, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on complex moulded shallow skirt base with cast claw feet. 42cm (16.5ins) high with handle down, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Provenance: the property of a private collector, north London; purchased at Woolley and Wallis sale of Clocks, Pocket Watches, Barometers & Scientific Instruments 26th October 2010 (lot 138) for £6,500 hammer. The life and work of William Jordain and his successors is recorded in Ponsford, Clive N.THE JOURDAIN FAMILY OF SPITALFIELDS, LONDON, SPECIALISTS IN CHIME AND MUSICAL WORK published in the September 2007 issue of Antiquarian Horology (Vol. XXX number III, pages 381-99). Ponsford notes that William Jourdain was born in Dieppe in around 1665 to David Jourdain a Huguenot. In 1686 the family fled across the channel to escape persecution following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, and by 1688 the family had settled in London with William Jourdain being admitted to the congregation of the French Church of Threadneedle Street. William Jourdain married his cousin, Anne Le Sturgeon (with whom he had ten children) in 1695 and set-up business as a clockmaker in Spitalfields. After the death of Anne William Jourdain married his second wife, Suzanne Savoy in 1712 who again he outlived allowing him to marry his third wife Susanne Savoy in 1741. William Jourdain died in 1747 leaving the business to his son of the same name who continued in his father's footsteps until he was admitted to William Sutton's Hospital, near Smithfield in 1778 where he remained until his death in 1782.William Jourdain, like many highly skilled Huguenot immigrant craftsmen, apparently never gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company. However this did not seem to hinder him in his work as surviving examples demonstrate a high quality approach, often incorporating complications such as musical work and highly decorated cases. The highly decorative nature of the case of the current lot reflects Jourdains 'high-style Huguenot' approach and interestingly can be directly compared to an example housing a movement and dial by Langley Bradley which was sold in these rooms on Wednesday 4th December 2013 (lot 173). The engraving to the backplate is well executed and most likely by a fellow Huguenot being perhaps the same individual who executed the backplate for a clock by Simon DeCharmes which is illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS - Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 245 (Figure 14.3).Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition. A series of filled holes to the upper left hand margin of the plates suggests that a pull-quarter repeat mechanism was fitted at some time which is no longer present. The escapement wheelwork has either been re-pinioned or replaced and the lower potance is also a replacement however the top potance, backcock and apron would appear to be original hence the escapement appears not to be a reconversion. Indeed the position of the internal rack for the striking mechanism has most likely deterred conversion to anchor escapement in the past. The upper two wheel of the strike train have been re-pinioned otherwise movement appears to be original and in good condition. The dial is in fine clean condition with strong gilding (although it has possibly been regilded at some point). The chapter ring has some very light concentric rubbing to the silvering; the hour hand may be a well-made replacement.The case is generally in good original condition with no visible damage of losses to the 'double-basket' superstructure; the finials also appear free from damage. The front door has sections missing from the repousse mounts to each end of the upper and lower rails. The right hand mount has a small loss to the lower edge and the left hand has three breaks and a small loss. The front door hinges and lock have been replaced and there is a small veneer loss to the lower right hand corner of the dial mask (where the veneer overlaps the dial plate). The rear door retains its original hinges and lock, the veneers exhibit numerous small historic holes indicating that the repousse mounts were also once fitted to the rear door but are now no longer present. The sides are in good condition although there are two small blemishes to the rear of the left hand side from where the pins securing the rear door hinges have pierced the veneers. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage and a few other very slight age related blemishes.Clock has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 40
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TEN-INCH DIALJames Gatty, London, circa 1805The 10 inch star-centred circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass glazed bezel, the triple-line edged case with hydrometer to the swan neck pediment with adjustment square beneath, over arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer to the baluster-outline upright, the rounded base with recording hand setting key over glazed spirit level signed Ja's Gatty, No. 132 High Holborn, London.98cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial. James Gatty is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas English Barometers 1680-1860 working from 130 and 132 High Holborn. His exact dates or whether he started as an optician or immigrant glassblower are unknown, however a barometer by him was included in the sale of Sir William Chambers s furniture in 1796; a James Gattey is also recorded as working from 64 Tooley Street in 1802. Gatty is considered to be probably the most sought-after maker of early wheel barometers which tend to be of the finest quality.Condition Report: Tube is intact and filled but has airlocks and is currently plugged. The mechanism is intact but will require setting-up. The register is in good condition with some minor concentric discolouration only. The thermometer is also on good condition with some slight blooming to the silvered finish in places. The hygrometer is in similarly good condition with the adjustment fully operational; the spirit level at the base is also in good order albeit with some discolouration to the silvering. The case is generally in good original condition but has some small losses to the parquetry band bordering the lower edge of the pediment and some bruising to the rounded base (including some small veneer losses to the rear). Otherwise faults are very much limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 102
A GEORGE V MAHOGANY TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETERKelvin, Bottomley and Baird Limited, Glasgow, circa 1920The four pillar full-plate single chain fusee movement with spotted plates engraved with serial number 7259 beneath M.O.D. arrow device, Harrison's maintaining power, reversed fusee and Earnshaw type spring detent escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance with circular timing weights, Mercer type auxiliary compensation and helical palladium balance spring beneath a faceted diamond endstone, the 3.75 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with gold spade hands, subsidiary seconds incorporating M.O.D. arrow device over serial number 7259 and inscribed in red AUXILIARY COMPENSATION, opposing upper power reserve dial and inscribed KELVIN, BOTTOMLEY & BAIRD L.T.D., 16 & 18 Cambridge St., Glasgow to centre, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, in a mahogany two-tier case with glazed top, brass strap reinforced edges, and rectangular ivorine nameplate inscribed Kelvin, Bottomley, & Baird over brass escutcheon and roundel numbered 7258 to front. The box 21cm (8.25ins) wide including handles, 19cm (7.5ins) deep, 17cm (6.75ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The firm of Kelvin, Bottomley and Baird Limited has its roots with James White, an optical instrument maker, who with the support of William Thompson (later Lord Kelvin), Professor of natural philosophy at Glasgow University (held 1846-99), set up business (primarily to service the demands of the University) in 1850. The business had a fairly precarious existence until the 1860's when White became involved with Great Eastern who were encountering problems with laying transatlantic telegraph cables. With Lord Kelvin's assistance White was able to resolve many of the issues. During the mid 1870's Lord Kelvin turned his attention to the development of an accurate marine compass which resulted in a design which was subsequently supplied by James White. In 1884 White died leading Lord Kelvin to move the business to new premises on Cambridge Street which was subsequently managed by Matthew Edwards and David Reid on his behalf. In 1899 Kelvin (now Baron Kelvin of Largs) resigned from his chair at the university and became director of the newly incorporated limited company Kelvin and James White Limited. The business expanded to take-on demand for maritime instruments generated by the boom in ship building on the Clyde becoming Kelvin, White and Hutton Limited in 1904 and then Kelvin Bottomley and Baird Limited when Dr. James Thomson Bottomley F.R.S.E. (who had been working in the firm since 1900) became chairman in 1913. The Baird name represented Alfred Baird who had been employed as principal compass adjuster for the firm since 1884. In 1934 Kelvin Bottomley and Baird Limited built an instrument factory at Basingstoke which was later to become the Smiths Industries Aerospace site. Unfortunately during WWII the firms London offices were bombed which ultimately was a major contributing factor in their decision to merge with the rival firm of Henry Hughes and Sons Limited in 1942.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible alteration or obvious replacements. There are a few spots of discolouration to the brass hence a gentle clean and service may be advisable. The dial has overall light patchy discolouration/tarnishing to the silvering otherwise appears to be in fine condition. The brass bowl and gimbal assembly appears all-original and has old yellow lacquer showing moderate wear. The gimbal locking lever appears to be a replacement.The exterior of the case appears to be in good condition but has the appearance of being stripped and re-polished with the brass elements re-finished at some point hence now has a slightly waxy feel with uneven lacquer to the brass fittings. There is also some noticeable internal bruising/scratching to the right hand side of the cover as well as some slight bruising to the opposite side. Instrument is complete with tipsy key and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 8
A VICTORIAN PATINATED BRASS SEXTANT Adie and Son, Edinburgh, mid 19th century The pierced diamond 'lattice' pattern frame with pivoted arm mounted with mirror opposing hinged magnification lens over aperture for reading the fine silver inset brass Vernier scale signed ADIE & SON, EDINBURGH, No. 210 and initialled J.H., with two sets of hinged filters, brass telescopic sighting tube and wooden grip to rear of frame, the fitted keystone-shaped mahogany box with two additional sighting tubes, a telescope eyepiece slider and a eyepiece filter.The box 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 26.5cm (10.5ins) deep, 12.5cm (5ins) high. Alexander Adie is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as born 1775 and dying in 1858. Adie was the nephew of John Miller, one of the leading Scottish makers of Scientific Instruments in the 18th century and was apprenticed to him in 1789. In 1804 they formed the partnership of Miller and Adie which continued until the death of John Miller in 1815. Adie continued the business alone specialising in meteorological instruments obtaining a patent in 1818 for his air barometer or sympiesometer. In recognition of this invention he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1819. He was appointed optician to William IV and later Queen Victoria after forming a partnership with his son, John, in 1835 to form Adie & Son. Father and Son worked together from Princess Street, Edinburgh until 1857 when the business was continued under Richard Adie who relocated the firm to Hanover Street in 1877.Condition Report: Optics are complete with the exception of one small filter and intact however there is some internal condensation/deposits within the tube(s) which affects the clarity of the viewed image. The filters and mirrors appear complete and free from damage. The Vernier is operational with minimal wear to the scale and the magnifier is working. The frame has verdigris spotting coming through the japanning as well as age related wear but is undamaged. The case is generally in good original condition but with some age related shrinkage, bumps and scuffs; there is no key for the box. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 209
Y A GILT BRASS MOUNTED EBONY BASKET-TOP TABLE TIMEPIECE WITH SKELETONISED DIALThe movement by Phillips Brothers, London, circa 1840, the case and dial circa 1680The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast over engraved signature Phillips Brothers, 31 COCKSPUR STR'T and number 1123 to backplate, the six inche square gilt brass dial with high-position calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered skeletonised chapter ring incoporating Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine sculpted steel scroll-pierced hands and small winged cherub mask spandrels to angles, the case with teardrop-centred leaf cast hinged carrying handle to the gilt repousse domed superstructure decorated with Ho-Ho bird and winged putti inhabited pierced scrolling foliate flanked by acanthus leaves to angles, over simple cushion top moulding and scroll-pierced stretched lozenge-shaped sound fret to the upper rail of the glazed front door flanked by slender free-standing Doric columns with gilt caps and bases to angles, the sides with vacant cartouche centred foliate scroll relief decorated repousse sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case and with further columns to angles, on torus moulded shallow skirt base with gilt disc feet.31.5cm (12.5ins) high excluding handle, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. The Phillips Brothers are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1839-69 however online sources suggest that they were at 31 Cockspur Street until 1842. The dial and case of the current lot appear to date from the early 1680's. The case is unusual in having columns at the angles; however there is no evidence in the construction of the case to indicate that they are later additions. Indeed it is likely that these are a 'hangover' from the previous architectural period of table clock design which were phased-out during the second half of the 1670's as spring clocks became smaller and more portable. This most likely coincided with the increasing use of repeat-work which rendered spring clocks useful at night as well as during the day hence a need for increased portability to allow them to be taken upstairs at the end of each evening. The unusual design of the handle can be directly compared to that on a timepiece by John Wise (dating to around 1668) illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) Horological Masterworks on pages 82 and 83; whilst the relatively simple cushion mouldings are reminiscent of cases housing movements by Henry Jones (see Dawson, P.G., Drover C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks pages 425-26, Plates 611-12). Another case with closely related mouldings and a basket top (and also with skeletonised dial), this time for a timepiece by James Markwick, is also illustrated in Early English Clocks, on page 428 (Plate 619). Although the movement in the current lot is a 19th century replacement the installation is of very high quality and does not detract from the external appearance of the clock in anyway.
Lot 16
A VICTORIAN OAK MERCURY 'ADMIRAL FITZROY'S STORM BAROMETER'Negretti and Zambra, London, circa 1870The arched bevel-glazed single ceramic Vernier scale to the right of the large bore mercury tube calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated ADD ONE TENTH FOR, EACH HUNDRED, FEET ABOVE, THE SEA over PATENT No. 2809 and with signature NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, INSTRUMENT MAKERS, TO HER MAJESTY, HOLBORN VIADUCT E.C., 122 REGENT ST. W, & 45 CORNHILL E.C., LONDON to upper margin, the apex of the arch further inscribed ADMIRAL FITZROY'S, STORM BAROMETER., the trunk with Vernier setting squares to throat above applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer further signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON to upper margin and with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the base with rectangular ogee moulded cistern cover over conforming base moulding with level adjustment screw to underside.102cm (40ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is an example of a Fishery or Sea Coast storm barometer devised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy in the 1860`s to aid mariners in the forecasting of storms. Interestingly the scale only incorporates one Vernier scale (rather than usual the double scale) hence recording daily change in barometric pressure would have had to be done by taking notes rather than using the second scale. Fitzroy lobbied the Board of Trade resulting in this type of barometer being supplied (at public expense) to many coastal communities for display in a prominent public space. In addition to this The Royal Lifeboat Institution installed these barometers into each of its stations and the Duke of Northumberland (in association with the British Meteorological Society) erected several on the coast of Northumberland. By 1864 over 80 barometers had been installed by the Board of Trade and a further 14 by the Duke of Northumberland with their usefulness fully appreciated in Fitzroy's Meteorological Office Report published that year.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks and both Vernier slide is fully operational. The scales have some slight overall crazing and the left panel of the scale has a small hairline crack across the top right hand corner. The thermometer is in good working condition however the scale has overall stained crazing. The case is in good original condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 152
A FINE FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU MOUNTED 'VERNIS MARTIN' BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKETThe dial signed for Guerbois, Paris, the case stamped for Jacques Dubois, Paris, mid 18th centuryThe two train movement with four column-turned pillars pinned through the backplate, verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with silk suspension and outside countwheel hour striking sounding on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case, the 11 inch circular twenty-five piece enamel cartouche dial signed GUERBOIS, APARIS to the circular white enamel centre within blue on white Roman hour numerals and scroll cast gilt borders incorporating conforming Arabic five minute cartouche numerals to outer track, the waisted mid green painted case with generous scroll pierced surmount to the swept superstructure painted with sprays of roses between applied gilt scroll cast angle mounts above elaborate rococo crest and shaped glazed foliate-border cast door applied with bold leafy apron mount incorporating a recumbent Ho-Ho bird, within leafy trail painted surround applied with further scroll mounts to angles and with tall brass-edged inset arched windows within conforming painted field to sides, on four generous cast scroll feet with apron between, stamped IDUBOIS beside JME monogram to top beneath superstructure and JME twice again to rear, with matching original floral spray painted ogee-shaped wall bracket with shallow cavetto upstand to table above 'S' scroll cast frieze and rococo scroll mounts to apron and front angles over conforming cast pendant to base.The clock 97cm (38.25ins) high, 44cm (17.25ins) wide, 21cm (8.25) ins deep; the clock and wall bracket 133.5cm (52.5ins) high overall. Provenance: The property of a private collector, North London; purchased in these rooms 17th March 2015 (lot 56) for £3,800 hammer. Louis-Denis Guerbois is recorded in Tardy Tardy DICTIONAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as apprenticed in Paris 1751/52. Jacques Dubois is recorded in Nicolay, Jean L'ART ET LA MANIERE DES MAITRES EBENISTES FRANCAIS AU XVIIIe SIECLE as an important ebeniste who was appointed Maitre in 1742. Jacques Dubois was born in 1694 and is believed to have trained under his half-brother Noel Gerard during the 1720's-30's before qualifying as a Master at the relatively mature age of 48. Although Dubois appears not to have supplied pieces directly to the French Court he is known to have made pieces for minor Royalty such as Madame Elizabeth, Louis XV's daughter who married the Duke of Parma. Dubois is particularly well known for his contribution to the evolution of French rococo furniture as well as his striking use of marquetry veneers and lacquer finishes. He died in 1763 leaving a substantial inventory of workshop tools, furniture and clocks.Condition Report: The movement appears to be in sound original working condition with no obvious significant replacements or alterations. Although the movement is reasonably clean and in working order a precautionary clean and overhaul is advised. The dial is generally in fair presentable condition but has faults to many of the enamel numeral plaques. All the outer minute numerals appear to have been over-painted with a coat of white ground and new black Arabic numerals. This is most likely due a significant number of these having noticeable damage requiring all to be refinished to match. The larger hour numeral plaques have a series of hairline cracks to the I, VIII, X & XI numerals and repaired edge chips to I, V, VII, VIII & X; the IIII numeral has also been significantly over-painted (leaving II, III, VI, & IX apparently free from noticeable/significant damage or restoration). The centre appears free form noticeable cracks or chips. The gilt cast dial plate appears to be in good original condition, the hands also appear original and are in good condition.The case is generally complete and free from structural damage other than slight shrinkage in places however the painted decoration has significant flaking to the right hand side of the surmount, the base board of the interior and all three sides of the wall bracket. Otherwise damage to painted decoration is limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs, localised small degree of flaking and light wear. The interior of the rear door panel has probably been fully restored/repainted. The rear of the case has been re-ebonised over some slight historic worm damage and other minor faults commensurate with age. The mounts appear all-intact and retain much of their original gilding. Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 110
A FINE FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH SUBSIDIARY SECONDSLeRoy and Fils incorporating escapement by J. Soldano, Paris and London, late 19th centuryThe eight-day two train gong striking movement stamped 15687 to the inside lower edge of the frontplate and with silvered platform lever escapement incorporating split bimetallic balance and stamped with JS cartouche trademark opposing No. 728, the backplate also numbered 728 to centre and with additional number 4756 to lower left hand corner, the dial with engine-turned rectangular gilt mask enclosing circular white enamel Roman numeral circular insert with small subsidiary seconds dial at twelve o'clock blued steel spade hands, the lower margin with shaped enamel-backed recess inscribed LEROY & FILS, 211 REGENT ST., LONDON, the gilt gorge case with hinged carrying handle over glazed top glass enclosing engine-turned mask with oval aperture for the escapement, with channel moulded uprights and ogee-moulded base; with a red leather covered protective travelling case.The clock 14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. The firm of 'Le Roy and Fils' can be traced back to 1785 when the business was founded by Basille Charles Le Roy at 60 Galerie de Pierre, Palais Royal, Paris. During the Revolutionary years the firm relocated to 88 Rue de L'Egalite before finally settling at Galerie Montpensier, 13 and 15 Palais Royal. In 1828 Basille Charles died leaving the business to his son, Charles-Louis, who continued producing clocks signed 'Le Roy & Fils' until 1845 when the firm was sold to his former employee Casimir Halley Desfontaines; who in turn was succeeded by his son M. George Halley Desfontaines in 1883. In 1888 M. George Halley died leaving the business to his brother Jules Halley who then took-in as a partner Louis Leroy (apparently no relation to the founders of the firm). In 1899 the firm left Palais Royal and moved to Boulevard de La Madeleine where it continued trading in the hands of various successors until well into the 20th century. Such was the success of Le Roy and Fils that they were able to open branches in London, firstly at 211 Regent Street from mid 1800s to before 1885 when they moved to 57 Bond Street.The current lot is fitted with an escapement stamped with the 'J S' cartouche trademark for Joseph Soldano who is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCK, Their history and development as a maker of fine carriage clocks. Soldano was awarded medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1855 & 1878 where it was noted that 'The escapements appeared to us to have been treated with particular care.' Allix notes that their escapements probably made in Geneva, Switzerland and were often stamped 'Soldano' or 'J S'. Although Joseph Soldano made carriage clocks outright (including highly decorated models) he apparently supplied other makers with his high quality escapements, this would certainly appear to be the case with the current lot. Condition Report: The movement is in clean fully working condition with no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in fine condition with no visible faults to the enamel of the principal dial however the integral subsidiary seconds dial has a small chip at the centre. The mask is in good condition with only one or two very slight spots of discolouration and very slight overall 'mellowing' to the gilding. The case is also in fine condition with no visible chips to any of the glasses and negligeable mellowing/discolouration to the gilding. The travelling case is in good condition with only minor wear/blemishes to the covering; the carrying strap is snapped at one end.Clock has a winding key also stamped 728. Condition Report Disclaimer
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