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TWELVE 1/43 SCALE DIECAST MODEL CARS by Matchbox 'Dinky Collection' (5), Vanguards (4), and others, including a Marks & Spencer 'The Italian Job' Mini set, variable condition, most mint or near mint, each boxed. Condition Report : Vanguards Cortina MkIV lacking one rear light cluster; Vanguards Zephyr lacking one windscreen wiper and with fitted mirrors; Oxford Jaguar plastic case cracked; 'Dinky' E-Type & Commer boxes with torn plastic windows. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

THREE 1/32 SCALE MODEL COMBINE HARVESTERS comprising a Universal Hobbies No.UH2663, Challenger 645; Siku No.4251, Massey Ferguson Cerea 7278; and Ros Collection Gold New Holland TX66, variable condition, generally good or better, each boxed (Siku loose in box). Condition Report : Siku box torn. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

ASSORTED DIECAST MODEL TRACTORS & FARM IMPLEMENTS by Ertl and others, various scales, variable condition, generally good or better, all unboxed; together with a 1/43 scale Solido No.1352, Mercedes-Benz 190E, gun metal, mint, boxed, (55).

FIVE 1/32 SCALE MODEL TRACTORS comprising a Britains No.43082A1, Massey Ferguson 6616 with Loader; Britains No.42898, Massey Ferguson 6600; Britains No.40511, Massey Ferguson 6290; Britains No. 09449, Massey Ferguson 6140; and Ertl No.1139, Massey Ferguson 3050, variable condition, generally good or better, each boxed (two models loose in box), (5).

SIX 1/43 SCALE SOLIDO DIECAST MODEL CARS comprising a No.30, Renault 30, metallic blue; No.40, Peugeot 604, silver; No.45, Ford Escort, green; No.65, Citroen CX Break, light fawn; No.73, Lancia Stratos, blue; and No.91, Renault 18, dark blue, each mint or near mint and boxed (boxes with varying degrees of wear).

A 1/32 SCALE SIKU MODEL TRACTOR & FARM IMPLEMENT COLLECTION comprising a No.3280, Claas Axion 950; No.4252, Claas Lexion 480 Combine Harvester; No.3656, Claas with Front Loader; No.2453, Claas Rollant 255 Uniwrap; No.2866, Claas Tipping Trailer; and No.2268, Claas Rollant 260 Baler, variable condition, generally good or better, each boxed, (6).

A 1/32 SCALE SIKU MODEL FARM IMPLEMENT COLLECTION comprising a No.2054, Lemken Gigant 1000 Disc Harrow; No.2451, Fella Whirl Rake; No.7070, Front Loader Access Set; No.2051, Lemken EurOpal 7X Plough; No.1950, Disc Harrow; No.2057, Lemken Zirkon 10/300 Rotating Harrow; No.1957, Harrow; No.2261, Seed Drill; No.2050, Amazone ZA-M MAX 1500 Fertilizer; No.2063, Amazone Catros 3001 Compact Disc Cultivator; No.2461, Kuhn GMD 802 F Front Disc Mower; and a No.2866, Marshall (ex Claas) Tipping Trailer (modified by S.D. Frater Farm Models), variable condition, generally good or better, each boxed, (12).

FIVE 1/32 SCALE MODEL TRACTORS comprising a Britains No.42196, Ford 5000; Britains No.42197, Ford 7000; No.42416, Ford 7600; Britains No.9493, Renault 103-54; and Universal Hobbies No.2395, McCormick MTX175, variable condition, generally good or better, each boxed (three models loose in box). Condition Report : Renault box lacking acetate window; two boxes slightly bowed/crushed. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

A 1/32 SCALE MODEL TRACTOR & FARM IMPLEMENT COLLECTION comprising a Britains No.40423, John Deere 2266 Combine Harvester; Ertl Britains No.15593, John Deere 7500 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester; Ertl Britains No.42118, John Deere 535 Mower Conditioner; Ertl No.5247, John Deere 6200 with Square Baler; and Ertl No.5537, John Deere 3140, variable condition, generally good or better, each boxed, (5).

Each of split-form, carved with various gadrooned, scale and leafy designs, tallest 31.5cm high, (4).

A 19th century A W Webb Chesterfield inlaid mahogany wheel barometer, silvered scale and register, shell and fan patera panels, 96cm high

A quantity of collectors' items to include a boxed draughts set, lighters, a miniature chest, a cut throat razor, a compass, penknives, an egg scale, etc.

A small collection of collectors' items to include money bank, pen knives, cigarette cases, commemorative coins, measuring scale, two whistles, also an RAF pilot's wings, a peaked pilot oficer's cap insignia, RAF cap insignia, medal ribbon bar and two further RAF ribbons.

A luthier hand-built parlour acoustic guitar by Tom Johnson, Newcastle, with solid plum back and sides, spruce top, mahogany neck with plum fretboard, partridge wood headstock veneer and sound hole ring, abalone dot markers, 585mm scale length.

A Rustic scale with weights, No 6 cast iron & A pair of stand blocks

Robert Morden map of Shropshire, approx 42w x 36 cms; map of Worcestershire, approx 42 x 36 cms and a map of Warwickshire, from Camden's Britannia, each with an ornamental cartouche and a scale measured in miles, sold by Abel Swale, Awnsham and John Churchill, approx 42 x 36 cms, all three hand painted, attractively framed and glazed.

Nikko 1:16 scale radio controlled Subaru Impreza WRC in box (box is ripped)

A Kotobukiya Star Wars Yoda 1:7-scale snap fit action figure, boxed, an Airfix Return of the Jedi Speeder bike model kit and a Superclass ISD: Executor VHS collectors' set (3) Condition Report:Available upon request

A small collection of boxed 1:76-scale/00-gauge motor vehicles, by Pocketbond Classix and Oxford Diecast, with some others of larger scale Condition Report:Available upon request

A collection of Matchbox Models of Yesteryear die-cast model vehicles, with an accompanying catalogue; together with a small assortment of larger scale model vehicles with makers to include Corgi and Burago Condition Report:Available upon request

Assorted 1:87/HO-scale model kits by Revell and Esci, together with Hornby 'Mallard' locomotive and a small quantity of static locomotive models  Condition Report:Available upon request

George III hallmarked silver coffee pot. The Georgian coffee pot having a circular pedestal foot rising to gadrooned border with repoussé decoration to the body with cartouche to each side with one cartouche being vacant and the other having an etched fish scale pattern. The handle capped with acanthus leaf decoration and having an ivory (see footnote) insulator. Hallmarked for London 1787. Makers mark HC for Henry Chawner. Weight approx 1014.8g. Measures approx 28cm x 33cm.  Ivory Submission Reference MXZLGWS3

A 20th century copy of a Victorian 1831 pattern, General Officer’s Marmaluke sword by Thurkle. Steel blade with brass proof disk inset near the ricasso (this with letter T, indicating manufacture by Thurkle).The blade is etched to both sides, with one side having the VR monogram, crown and Royal crest, and the other having the crossed sword and baton, scrolls and floral motifs.The curved grip is made in 2 section of composite material, made to mimic ivory, with brass floral rivets, and fish scale patterned backpiece.The gilt brass cross guard is of traditional form, with crossed sword and baton inset motif, and scroll patterns.The langets are elongated over the ricasso, partly obscuring the proof disc.The cross guard terminates in a ball finial to each end.The sword is complete with its brass scabbard, with two suspension rings, plus a later corded sword knot attached to the grip area.Approximately 99cm total length.Condition: generally very good.The blade retains a good polished finish, and appears to have never been service sharpened (keen point to the tip).The scabbard is free from dents, and just has some light scratching and contact marks commensurate with age and use.The composite grips remain intact, but side of the grip has a small fracture next to one of the rivets, but it remains solidly in place.

A large scale model of a WW2 Spitfire fighter plane. Likely constructed in the latter part of the 20th century, and appears to be part wood / part plastic resin material. Painted surface with applied decals to the fuselage. The model has been flown, and internal wires to control the flaps can be observed. It also has fold away foam rubber wheels, which also would have been powered at some point in its life. The model is complete with a pilot seated in the cockpit. Notes: the fuselage is signed by Dr Gordon Mitchell (1920-2009) the son of the original Spitfire designer, Reginald Joseph Mitchell (1895-1937). Gordon’s father passed away in 1937, and he dedicated his life to raising the profile of his father, whom he believed was an unsung hero. Wingspan approximately 166cm - length of fuselage approximately 133cm. Condition: generally structurally sound. A little dusty in places, with some light wear and tear to the painted finish in some places. It’s suitability for flying, or being powered is unknown.

A JARASO MIRROR SCALE, BEIGE CAST IRON POSSIBLY 1910 - 1920

AVERY PLATFORM SCALE TO WEIGH 5cwt

Quantity of 19 Star Wars & Star Trek Action Figures. All played condition. Also 65x Superman cards c1978; 67x Battlestar Galactica cards c1978; 83x Star Wars cards c1977;  Small group of other items; Also an empty Denys Fisher Star Wars x-wing fighter scale model kit box c1977.

2x boxed large die-cast toy model tractors: ERTL Prestige Collection John Deere 45 Combine; Universal Hobbies Case International 1455XL 1:16 scale. Largest box W 52cm, D24cm, H 29cm.

Boxed Fullers Calculator by Stanley. Bakelite body and handle with lacquered paper and brass scale. Serial No. 8819/46. 

Quantity of various Atlas 'Anderson fine scale replicas' model airplanes. 10x boxed, 8x unboxed. Various sizes. Largest W 43cm, L 38cm.  

Boxed Fullers Calculator by Stanley. Bakelite body and handle with lacquered paper and brass scale. Serial No. 10464/51. 

A mixed lot of ceramics to include: 2 x architectural form vases by Edith Brack (each signed) one black ribbed glaze (H 29cm) the other pale green (H 29cm); a conical footed stoneware vase with blue on white scale patterned glaze (H 12.5cm); a Studio Danielle wren figurine (H 11cm); a Uig pottery ovoid form vase/candle holder (H 9cm); and a pink pottery teapot with chrome finished insulator. (6) Part of the Bowles Collection.

Two short scale acoustic guitars, Hokada with broken nut and a made in GDR unbranded acoustic guitar, missing high E string. Not available for in-house P&P

Primal Scream and other artist promo items to inc a generous collection of stamps (inc Screamadelica 1st) - with face value approx £178.75, a Screamadelica card holder, a 'Vanishing Point' shop display box (currently modelled around an unopened AMT / ERTL 1/25 scale model of a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T).

A SCOTTISH GEORGE III CHEVRON-EDGED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER IN THE STYLE OF BALTHAZAR KNIECOUTTS, KINROSS, CIRCA 1800The onion-top chevron-edged case applied with arched silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath flowering urn motifs to upper margins and signed Coutts, Kinross to the lower, the trunk with visible tube and the base with oval lozenge-shaped cistern cover.100cm (39.5ins) high 10cm (4ins) wide. A Coutts of Kinross does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however a James Coutts is recorded in Smith, John Old Scottish Clockmakers, FROM 1453 to 1850 as working in Perth 1800-48 including an address in Barosa Street from 1837 onwards. The design of the present lot is very much in the style of the renowned Edinburgh barometer maker, Balthazar Knie. An example of Knie's work of related design can be found in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS on page 175 (plates 112 and 113). Condition Report: Tube is filled with no apparent airlocks hence is in working condition. The register plate has a solder repair and some distortion at apex above the tip of the tube otherwise is in good original condition with delicate detail within the engraving still clear. The silvering has streaky oxidation/tarnishing. The case has old glaze-type polish finish, some localised small replacements to the edging (none missing) and minor veneer shrinkage only. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN GILT BRASS ANEROID POCKET BAROMETER COMPENDIUM WITH ALTIMETER, THERMOMETER AND COMPASSUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular silvered register with steel pointer for reading against the rotating outer scale calibrated 0 to 8000 for altitude in feet divided into twentieths, and inner scale similarly divided and calibrated for barometric inches annotated RAIN, CHANGE, FAIR, in cylindrical frosted gilt brass case with knurled collar for the rotating altimeter scale, suspension post and bow to top and small glazed floating mother of pearl compass within curved mercury tube Fahrenheit and Centigrade thermometer to verso; with original leather travelling case with hinged cover to each side. The instrument 5cm (2ins) diameter, 2.3cm (0.875ins) deep; the case 6.5cm (2.5ins) diameter overall. Condition Report: Mechanism is in working order (responds to change in pressure when 'bag tested') and appears to have been set-up/calibrated to provide an appropriate indication of the present barometric pressure. The scale has good even slightly mellow silvering. The compass and thermometer are also in good original working condition with some slight oxidation to the silvered temperature scale. The gilt case has minimal wear and some patchy oxidation. The leather case is in sound original condition with only minor rubbing to the leather and slight play (side-to-side) to the hinges. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN IMPRESSIVE GEORGE III GILT BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY PRECISION LONGCASE CLOCKWILLIAM POULTON AND SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1785The substantial five pillar rack and bell striking movement with shouldered plates, the going train with Harrison's maintaining power and deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum with steel rod and wide jaw 'T-bar' suspension, the 13 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and applied shaped silvered plate signed Will'm Poulton & Son, Watchmaker to his Majesty, the King of Spain, London to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the figured mahogany case with concave-sided 'pagoda' superstructure fronted with a shaped rococo scroll cast gilt sound fret over break-arch cavetto cornice, conforming gilt arched fret infill and brass stop-fluted columns with Corinthain capitals flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with geometric 'block top' arched door fronted with flame figured veneers within complex mouldings flanked by brass stop-fluted Corinthian quarter columns, the plinth base with concave top moulding over raised shaped panel to fascia, on moulded double skirt.253cm (99.5ins) high excluding top finial, 57cm (22.5ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. William Poulton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London before 1773. He is known for producing high quality table clocks including a grande-sonnerie striking example. A silent-pull quarter repeating table timepiece signed for William and Alfred Poulton, again inscribed 'Watchmakers to the King of Spain', is also known.Provenance: From a private collection in Northamptonshire Condition Report: Movement is in complete original condition with visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is essentially in working condition but is a little dirty/neglected with some surface rust to the steelwork. Therefore a gentle clean and service will be required. The dial is in very good condition with only a couple of very small spots of oxidation. The movement and dial are fitted to the original seatboard which rests essentially undisturbed onto the cheek uprights of the case confirming that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is in fine original condition. The hood is free from any notable faults and generally has minimal shrinkage. The rest of the case is similar fine condition. The face of the lower tier of the skirt has veneer detached form the left-hand side and section off to the front right hand corner; the sections are present so should be a simple case of re-attaching. The bases of the quarter columns are giltwood rather than brass hence may well be replacements. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor age-related shrinkage and other minimal blemishes.Generally a very original clock in extremely good clock that just generally need a service and gentle 'reviving'. Clock has heavy pendulum, pair brass-cased weights and a crank winder (no case key).  Condition Report Disclaimer

A GILT BRASS ANEROID POCKET WEATHER FORETELLER BOROMETER OR 'WEATHER WATCH'NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe 2 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches to the circumference around an inner ring adjustable for DIRECTION OF WIND via the knurled bezel against annotations provided as compass bearings as well as DEAD CALM, the central disc rotated via a knurled crown within the suspension loop for lining-up the blued steel pointer against a scale with corrections for altitude, pierced with three sectors annotated FALL, STEADY and RISE revealing letter codes to the fixed plate behind, inscribed PATENT 6276/15 and signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, the cylindrical case with altimeter scale to circumference to allow calibration of the instrument for a given altitude by turning the rear bezel align a pointer engraved into the rim, the rear cover is annotated with twenty-six sectors describing a weather forecast beside a letter of the alphabet which appear within the relevant sector to the centre of the register; with green-velvet lined maroon Morocco leather covered protective case fitted with ivorine repeat sector scale to the inside of the lid.The instrument 5.4cm (2.125ins) diameter, 2.3cm (0.625ins) deep; the outer case 6.5cm (2.25ins) diameter. 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. This design of pocket barometer incorporates Negretti & Zambra's Weather Forecaster (patented in 1915) which was developed using actual weather conditions over a ten year period. By setting the wind direction and lining up the central disc against the steel pointer on the dial, as well as allowing the correction for altitude (by rotating the rear cover so that the arrow lines up with the correct level on the scale engraved on the side of the case), the weather can be forecast by reading the letter that appears within the appropriate sector in the centre of the dial taking into account whether the pressure has been rising, falling or remaining steady and the season (summer or winter). Another example is Illustrated in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETERS Aneroid and Barographs on page 87, with a full description of its operation on page 89. Condition Report: Instrument is in working condition (will respond to change in pressure with a 'bag test'). It is currently reading on the high side so will require calibrating. The mechanical setting adjustments (bezel, rear cover and crown) are fully operational. he dial has some slight mellowing to the silvering but is free form visible defects. Case is almost pristine with minimal wear to the gilding. The protective case is also in very fine condition.Condition Report Disclaimer

A CASED SET OF ANEROID FORECASTING BAROMETER AND LACQUERED BRASS WEATHER FORECASTING CALCULATOR NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURY The barometer with 3.5 inch circular silvered register calibrated 28 - 31 divided into twentieths and inscribed FORECASTING ANEROID, COMPENSATED, NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, No. 9091 to centre, with blued steel pointer set behind bevel glass, the circumference of the frosted gilt brass case calibrated with altitude scale 0 - 3000 feet with the rear cover rotating to calibrate the pointer for altitude error by referencing an arrow mark engraved to the rim against the scale, with post incorporating knurled nut for locking the rear cover positioned at twelve o'clock; the weather forecasting calculator formed as three discs, the outer calibrated in inches for the barometer reading to the top edge and for the wind direction to the lower edge, the middle ring annotated for STEADY, RISING and FALLING incorporating selections for SUMMER or WINTER for lining up with the wind direction scale, the centre with instructions for use, sector revealing appropriate weather forecast and inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, PATENT 6276, 1915, with hinged strut to rear and suspension post; both contained in two-part hinged green velvet lined Morocco leather covered case.The barometer 9.8cm (3.875ins) diameter, 3cm (1.25ins) deep; the calculator 12cm (4.75ins) diameter; the box 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep, 7cm (2.75ins) high. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, 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 forecasting calculator was patented by Negretti and Zambra in 1915 using observations of actual weather conditions over a ten year period and was said to be 80% accurate by the manufacturers. An identical example to that included in the current lot is illustrated in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETERS Aneroid and Barographs on page 81 and is fully described on page 82. 

A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKTUPLING, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds heavy lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed Tupling, London above the pendulum holdfast clamp, the circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial also signed Tupling, LONDON to centre and with repeating loop pierced steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the break-arch case with hinged carrying handle over moulded cornice, the front with raised brass strung lozenge decoration within conforming line-edged panel flanked by further vertical stringing to the angles, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with raised brass string to the fascia over generous ball feet.45cm (17.75ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. A B. Tupling is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1820. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements although the pendulum holdfast screw appears to be of recent manufacture. The dial finish has been carefully refreshed hence presents well having a nice slightly mellowed colouring to the cream ground as well as some light surface wear in places. The case is generally in fine original condition. The right hand corner of the brass stringing beneath the dial has sprung but should be simple to re-fix into position. The skirt to the left hand side is still attached but the glue is dry and and joint feels weak so it may benefit from being prised-off and re-glued. The inset brass escutcheon panel around the bezel keyhole to the left hand side of the case has probably been enlarged to address veneer wear at some point. There is also a veneer crack beneath the edge of the bezel at VII Otherwise case is in fine original condition with faults limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and movement commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and a case key.Condition Report Disclaimer

AN AMERICAN SHIPS BRASS BULKHEAD ROLL OR SWAY TILT GAUGEMOELLER INSTRUMENT COMPANY, RICHMOND HILL, NEW YORK, FIRST HALF OF THE 20th CENTURYWith internal pendulum connected to a black arrow-shaped pointed reading against a downward curved arc to the 8.5 inch circular silvered register calibrated in degrees and labelled in tens 70-0-70, with twin brass opposing maximum angle recording arms and inscribed MOELLER INST. CO, RICHMOND HILL, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A, over SERIAL NO., 442665 to lower margin, set behind generous glazed bezel attached to the heavy cast brass cylindrical case incorporating locking screw to lower edge and drilled flange for wall mounting at the rear; with a ship's brass aneroid bulkhead barometer, Lufft, Stuttgart, mid 20th century, with 6 inch circular white painted scale annotated in Millibars and Millimetres hg and inscribed compens, Observer, Rotterdam, Lufft to centre, with blued steel arrow pointer set behind fixed glass incorporating a brass recording hand, in cylindrical bulkhead case incorporating drilled flange for wall mounting at the rear, (2).The tilt gauge 26cm (10.25ins) diameter, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep; the barometer 22cm (8.75ins) diameter, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep. The Moeller Instrument Company was established in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York by Peter Moeller in the 1920's; he died at Jamaica Hospital (Queens) in 1967 aged 75.  

A FINE FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED KINGWOOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERCAPPY, PARIS, CIRCA 1860The 8 inch circular slightly convex white enamel register calibrated in barometric inches 27 to 29 divided into sixteenths, within concentric weather observations in French to outer track interrupted by signature CAPPY, PARIS to lower margin, with blued steel hand and unusual engraved gilt brass serpentine recording pointer set behind a convex glass within rococo foliate scroll cast bezel, the baluster-outline upright veneered with opposing canted-grain book-matched veneers and inset with an enamelled ECHELLE and CENTIGRADE scale spirit thermometer, also signed CAPPY, PARIS to upper margin and set within fine rococo scroll cast gilt surround, the case bordered with further richly cast rococo scroll mounts incorporating pierced crest and openwork waist.114cm (45ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide. Provenance:Previously sold at Wilkinsons Auctioneers Limited, Doncaster, 29th February 2004, for £4,500 hammer. Condition Report: Tube is filled with mercury (with no apparent airlocks) but is currently 'plugged' for transport hence will require setting-up before use. The mechanism appears complete and undamaged. The recording hand is adjusted via an acorn-shaped knob fitted to the underside of the base - this mechanism is complete and in working order. The dial is free form any visible damage or restoration. The thermometer is in fine condition with no visible defects to the enamel scale. The case is in fine original condition with only slight mellowing/oxidation to the gilt mounts in places and minimal shrinkage and wear to the veneers.Condition Report Disclaimer

A GILT BRASS ANNULAR ARMILLARY SPHERE ORRERY TIMEPIECE DEVON CLOCKS, EXMOUTH, CIRCA 1985The horizontal eight-day movement with tandem barrel drive and inverted platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance applied to the underside of the top plate, set beneath silvered annular Roman numeral hour and subsidiary minutes ring reading against a single blued steel arrow-shaped hand, the superstructure modelled with an armillary sphere enclosing a heliocentric orrery simulating the relative orbits of six planets around the sun against a meridian scale calibrated in degrees to interior and with the months of the year to exterior, the orrery motionwork contained between circular plates incorporating a shaped subplate and driven by an external pinion arbor engaging with one of the barrel greatwheels of the timepiece movement beneath, The top plate engraved Devon Clocks, ENGLAND, No. 1022/1500, the whole raised on a concave lacquered brass pedestal foot with turned wooden plinth incorporating integral winding key to underside; with original glass dome cover set on a separate turned mahogany base.The timepiece 44cm (17.25ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) diameter; the dome and stand 47cm (18.5ins) high, 23cm (9ins) diameter at the base. Devon Clocks is the trade name for timepieces produced by Deven Instruments Ltd which was initially formed in 1946 as a commercial outlet for products and services emanating from the horological workshop at St. Loye's College, Exeter. Comprising mostly of individuals with a disability, over 85 people were employed in their heyday. In 1976 Devon Instruments acquired the business of Charles Frodsham Limited and continued in their tradition of producing mechanical clocks made to traditional designs. The present timepiece was designed by John Mercer of Exeter and was produced in a limited run of 1500 examples from around 1980. Condition Report: Timepiece is in fine condition with faults limited to some dulling/oxidation to the gilt finish of pedestal foot. Dome is dirty/dusty but undamaged and the wooden plinth is in good original condition.Timepiece is complete with integral winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA GEORGE IV MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERW. HARRIS AND COMPANY, LONDON AND HAMBURG, CIRCA 1815With swan neck pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature W'm Harris & Co., 50 Holb'n London, & at, Hamburg to upper margin of the right-hand side of the tube, opposing mercury Fahren't and Reau'r scale thermometer to the left, set behind hinged brass framed glazed door over caddy moulded ebony line edged flame-figured trunk with Vernier setting square to throat, the rounded base applied with moulded domed cistern cover over level adjustment key to underside.97cm (38.25ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. The firm of William Harris and Company is recorded on the Science Museum Group website as trading from Bey dem Rathhause no.26, Hamburg, Germany in 1820; 50 Holborn, London 1816-39; 35 Crown St., Liverpool 1816-39, and 50 High Holborn, London 1816-35. The business was renamed William Harris and Son in 1840. Condition Report: Instrument is in fine working condition with no airlocks to the tube and only slight mellowing/oxidation to the silvering. The case is undamaged and free from visible restoration or replacements.Basically a nice example essentially in 'take home' condition. There is no key present for the bezel lock (can be opened and closed without).Condition Report Disclaimer

Y&nbspA FRENCH WALNUT-CASED PART SET OF NAVAL ARCHITECT OR CARTOGRAPHERS DRAWING INSTRUMENTSE. LORIEUX, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYComprising a heavy 16.5 inch hinged brass sector engraved with two opposing angled scales each marked for single units annotated in tens 10-600, the left upper margin inscribed (Les parties egales) and signed E. Lorieux, A Paris, No. 5 and the lower inscribed Depot des cartes et plans de la marine, the right-hand side engraved with initials E.F. over N. 5 and P.B., contained in a hinged polished mahogany case; a brass and steel draughtsman's protractor with radius divided for degrees and annotated in tens in both directions, with hinged arm pivoted at the centre incorporating Vernier scale and also engraved Depot des Cartes et Plans, de la Marine (10), E. Lorieux, A Paris and initialled P.B, E.F., both the arm and the base of the arc fitted with steel extension rules; two compass radius arms, the first with 42 inch boxwood beam fitted with steel sharp point set in a T-shaped mount engraved Depot de la Marine, 22 and P.B. over E.F. to verso, opposing a conforming sliding mount fitted with a loop for a pencil and engraved E. Lorieux a Paris, the second of similar design but smaller with 23.75 inch steel beam and signed ...Hurlimann a Paris over initials E.F. to mount; four ebony square-section straight edges; three various boxwood rulers; two steel rulers; and a boxwood set square, all contained in a solid walnut box inset with brass plate engraved E. Fichol to lid and with substantial hinged cast brass carrying handles to each end.The box 120cm (47.25ins) long including handles, 13cm (5ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. The firm Lorieux was one of the most important Parisien manufacturers of sextants and other maritime instruments during the second half of the 19th century. The business was established in 1845 by two pupils of the renowned instrument maker Henri Gambey; in around 1902 the firm moved from 43, Passage Dauphine, Paris, to 6 rue Victor Considerant. It was then taken over by Albert Lepetit, in about 1914, and moved to Montrouge at 204 avenue Marx Dormoy, before passing into the hands of Roger Poulin in around 1950. 

A RARE LACQUERED BRASS TABLE WEATHER FORECASTING CALCULATORNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, CIRCA 1915Formed as three discs, the outer calibrated in inches for the barometer reading to the top edge and for wind direction to the lower edge, the middle ring is inscribed STEADY, RISING and FALLING incorporating selections for SUMMER or WINTER for lining up with the wind direction scale, the centre with instructions for use, sector revealing appropriate weather forecast and inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, PATENT, 6276, 1915, the rear a graduated pair of twin knurled discs for adjusting the scales set beneath an bridge to centre and stamped 25 twice to rim; in original velvet lined canvas wallet type case with folded instruction pamphlet.The instrument 12cm (4.5ins) diameter. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, 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.  An example this type of weather forecasting calculator is illustrated in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETERS Aneroid and Barographs on page 81 and is fully described on page 82. The design was patented by Negretti and Zambra in 1915 using actual weather observations over a ten year period and was said to be 80% accurate by the manufacturers. The present example utilises knurled discs set beneath a bridge to the rear to adjust the scales rather than the usual simple tab thumb pieces seen on other examples. This detail, together with the stamped number 25 to the rim, would suggest that it is a particularly early example (number 25) utilising a relatively complicated system for adjustment (from a production point of view) which was subsequently simplified for later models. 

A FINE GEORGE III ENGRAVED PATINATED BRASS GARDEN SUNDIALJ. SAUNDERS, LONDON, CIRCA 1775The 15 inch circular plate fitted with angled brass gnomon set at 51 degrees over fine engraved sixteen-point central compass rose, within concentric ribbon banner engraved with two bands providing noon for sixteen global locations including Mexico, Barbados, New York, Ispahan and Pekin in China, the outer IIII-XII-VIII Roman numeral hour scale divided into eights, quarters and halves to inner track and minutes annotated for every ten to outer track, with cruciform beneath fleur-de-lys half hour markers and engraved signature J. Saunders LONDINI FECIT above twelve o'clock, the space between IIII and VIII engraved with an elaborate family crest incorporating shield inhabited by three Talbot dog heads surmounted by a close helmet and another talbot within fine scrolling foliate.The plate 38cm (15ins) diameter, 22.5cm (9ins) approx. high to tip of gnomon. A James Saunders is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as a mathematical instrument maker working from Haberdashers Square in Grub Street, London, 1765-93. A cursory online search has suggested that the crest engraved on the present dial may relate to a French branch of the Talbot family. Condition Report: Dial is generally in good original condition with overall light historic pitting to the surface commensurate with age. All engraving is still legible; the plate has been cleaned at some point hence the current colouring is generally lighter in tone and uneven. The circumference has five areas of very slight deformation commensurate with the edge being knocked against a flat surface causing a flat section of approximately 5cm in length within the circumference at these points. The maximum deformation is under 2mm out of true from the original curvature. One of these knocks has also resulted in a small edge crack (at VII to the left hand side). The gnomon has not been cleaned/polished so retains old deep brown patination. The gnomon has integral lugs enable strong anchorage and the plate is drilled with two holes for mounting onto a flat surface.Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN 'EMPIRE' TERRESTRIAL GLOBE TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1906The 5.5 inch sphere applied with twelve coloured printed gores annotated with warm and cold currents to oceans, countries, major cities, rivers and other topographical features to land masses, the equator divided for degrees around the Greenwich Meridian and annotated with Roman hour numerals against a scale divided into four-minute increments, the North Pacific applied with oval label inscribed THE EMPIRE CLOCK, PATENT 19460 and with key for sub-oceanic cable routes, the sphere mounted on its axis within a curved cradle geared to the timepiece movement in the base to allow rotation of the globe against a fixed engraved brass Roman numeral twenty-four hour chapter ring positioned around the equator, with adjustable hour pointer issuing form the top pivot and sphere representing the position of the sun set on a curved arm fixed the lower, with tapered fluted upright over cylindrical plinth containing French circular eight-day single train timepiece movement with inverted platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance applied to the backplate, the underside with apertures for winding, regulation and time adjustment, and stamped MADE IN FRANCE over serial number 562.30.5cm (12ins) high, 18.5cm (7.75ins) wide including the moon. The design of the present lot was produced for retail by Smith and Sons, London from around 1906. The globe can be set to allow world time to be read against the twenty-four hour chapter ring around the equator via the adjustable hour hand. The sphere representing the moon is set on a threaded rod to allow it to be adjusted up or down depending on its relative altitude for any given date between the solstices. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition and is complete and all original however a clean/service will be required. The globe is in sound original unrestored condition with overall moderate browning to a caramel colour. The axis is a little off-centre with regards to the hour ring causing the globe to rub on the ring leaving marks/light scuffing to the varnish. Otherwise faults to the globe are limited to minor historic varnish flakes, some unevenness in the finish, minor opening between the gores and other light age-related blemishes. The brasswork is generally in original unrestored condition with overall oxidation to the finish. The solar sphere is seized on its thread.Timepiece does not come with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE VICTORIAN GILT BRASS GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEATCARTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1860The eight-day five columnar pillar twin chain fusee train bell striking movement with Harrison's maintaining power and frosted gilt platform underslung lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance with jewelled pivots to the going train, the backplate with central aperture revealing the balance regulation scale to upper margin over winding and hand-setting squares and engraved signature Carter, 61 Cornhill, LONDON to centre, the dial with fine foliate scroll pierced and engraved fretwork overlaid centre within 3.125 inch Roman numeral enamel chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands and set within conforming scroll pierced fret overlaid rectangular gilt mask incorporating shield cartouche signed CARTER, 61 CORNHILL beneath the chapter ring and framed by a canted bezel surround, the heavy thickly bevel-glazed frosted gilt brass case with hinged scroll-shaped handle over rectangular top glass, inverted ogee cornice, and rounded uprights to angles, the right hand side glass with push-repeat button and the rear with lift-out panel secured via a slide-latch and with shuttered winding and hand setting square holes, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles.21.5cm (8.5ins) high with handle down, 15cm (6ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep. John Carter is recorded in Betts, Jonathan MARINE CHRONOMETERS AT GREENWICH as born in 1803 and apprenticed to Boys Err Burrill gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1829. He is listed in directories as working from Tooley Street, London as a watch and chronometer maker with additional premises at 61 Cornhill from 1840. He submitted many chronometers for the trials at Greenwich coming first in 1834 with chronometer number 144, and again the following year with watch number 160. He also became involved with the City of London becoming an Alderman in 1851 and serving as Lord Mayor in 1859. He also served three times as Master of the Clockmakers' Company in 1856, 59 and 64. In 1873 John Carter took his son, John William, into partnership who then continued the business after John Carter's death in May 1878. Condition Report: Movement appears all original and is in fine clean fully working condition. The dial has an extremely feint hairline crack to the enamel adjacent to the XI numeral (can only be seen on very close examination with light reflecting form the surface) otherwise dial is fine condition with exquisite engraved blind fretwork. The case is in fine condition with good strong even frosted gilding showing next to no wear or discolouration. There are a few very slight surface pin-pricks (probably very slight casting defects) to the front right hand upright, and the rear has a few spots of grime which most likely could be wiped-off with a soft cloth moistened with detergent. The right hand glass panel has a tiny shallow corner chip to the upper left hand corner (can only be detected on very close examination). Otherwise faults are very much limited to a couple of tiny/barely noticeable edge bumps.Clock is basically in near 'retail' condition and is complete with a bespoke winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIALPETER FEARNLEY, WIGAN, CIRCA 1775The four-pillar countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and Huygens's endless rope winding, the 13 inch square brass dial with dummy winding squares, subsidiary seconds dial and shaped silvered plaque signed FEARNLEY, WIGAN to the unusual diamond lozenge hatched matted centre, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with calendar scale to inside track and Arabic five minutes beyond the dot minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and applied gilt brass rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, (calendar work incomplete); now with an oak wall bracket and simple box hood cover of recent construction.The movement 33cm (13ins) square, 15cm (6ins) deep including crutch. Peter Fearnley is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as born circa 1749, he married Ann Lawson (from a fellow Wigan clockmaking family) in 1776 and died 1826.  

A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH AN UNUSUAL INSCRIBED DIALR.T. WALLER, LONDON, DATED 1827The four pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by bob pendulum and geometric border engraved backplate applied with a pendulum holdfast hook, the 7 inch cream painted convex dial inscribed BY, R.T. WALLER, Aug: 16th 1827 to centre, within chapter ring with the hour numerals incorporating lettering to read TO JOHN GRAHAM, and blued steel spade hands, The break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle to the curved top applied with central raised pad bordered with brass fillet mouldings, over complex top mouldings and hinged front applied with cast convex-glazed cavetto moulded circular brass bezel over pair of brass fish scale lower quadrant frets flanked by moulded brass inset front angles, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.38cm (15ins) high with handle down, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. A Richard Waller is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Covent Garden, London, during the early 19th century. The inscription within the chapter ring annotations indicates that the present lot was most likely presented as a gift to a Mr. John Graham. Condition Report: Movement is in clean condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Unfortunately the fusee line is currently broken hence clock is not in running order. The spring appears sound and there is no visible damage to any of the teeth within trains, the train will run/tick when motive power is manually applied to the greatwheel. The lettering to the dial has been re-touched/strengthened but there is no evidence of ever having standard Roman numerals to the chapter ring. The cream ground appears old/original with some wear and some very slight touching-in evident. The minute hand has been repairs (re-attached) at the centre. The case is in very good original condition retaining its original locks and hinges with faults limited to losses to the projecting lip of veneer to the left-hand edge of the rear door, a slight shrinkage crack to the left-hand side beneath the sound fret and other minor bumps, scuffs etc commensurate with age. The rear door also has a very slight warp. The veneers are nicely figured and of good colour but would benefit from a good wax.Timepiece has a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN PATINATED BRASS GARDEN SUNDIALFRANCIS BARKER, LONDON, CIRCA 1900The 8 inch circular plate fitted with angled pierced brass gnomon set at approximately 53 degrees over simple compass orientation engraved at the base of the incline issuing radial lines corresponding to the hours passing a banner indistinctly engraved with a moto in pseudo-archaic British dialect Amyddst ye Flowes I till ye houres, the concentric 4-12-8 engraved Arabic numeral hour scale divided into quarters to inner track and five minutes to outer track, with arrow half hour markers and signed Francis Barker, Dialist, London, FECIT to the space between the 4 and 8 numerals.The plate 20cm (8ins) diameter, 11cm (4.25ins) high to tip of gnomon. Francis Baker was primarily an engraver who previously worked for G. Simms and set up on his own in Clerkenwell, London in 1848. He took his son of the same name into partnership forming the firm Francis Barker and Son and traded from 12 Clerkenwell Road from at least 1868. By 1932 the business was I the hands of familial successors who ran into trouble hence it was taken over. Francis Baker and Sons were primarily makers of compasses as well being specialist engravers supplying many other makers such as Negretti and Zambra. The present lot belongs to a small group of garden sundials produced by the firm during the early 20th century with each bearing the same motto. 

A GEORGE III EBONISED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATINDISTINCTLY SIGNED FOR WALEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate engraved with a stylised basket of flowers within symmetrical rococo scrollwork and fitted with a pendulum holdfast to centre, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial applied with a cream painted Roman numeral hour disc, with pierced blued steel hands and fine foliate scroll engraved applied spandrels panels to angles beneath arch with recessed shaped cream plate indistinctly inscribed WALEY, LONDON over a pair of subsidiary dials for regulation and STRIKE/SILENT selection within conforming foliate engraved infill, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle above double cavetto top mouldings and hinged front incorporating brass fillet mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and vertical beading to front angles, the sides with rectangular glazed windows backed with brass fish-scale frets and the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base.39.5cm (15.25ins) high with handle down, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Although heavily faded the signature within the arch of the dial can be made out for WALEY, LONDON. A John Waley is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1791. Condition Report: Movement is in fully working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is a little dirty/discoloured hence a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The painted arears to the dial retain old/original surface however the annotations and text (in black) are heavily rubbed/worn with those in the arch being almost entirely erased. The signature can just be made-out on very close examination under reflected light. The brass elements to the dial are in good original condition with old lacquer finish; the hands are undamaged. The case is in sound original unrestored condition. The top has a fairly heavy front-to-back shrinkage crack above 11 o'clock as well as some very slight additional light veneer shrinkage cracking to the top. The front door has two small veneer chips to overlap bordering the gilt fillet-bordered aperture to the left-hand side of the arch. The left-hand side has slight wear and cracking to the veneer overlap of the glazed aperture; the right hand side has slight cracking only. The rear is lacking the short length of top moulding that forms the right-hand shoulder beyond the arch. The doors retain their original locks and hinges. The base has a veneer crack to the left-hand skirt and the disc-turned feet are later additions. The surface/finish to the case is worn/rubbed/degraded otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, winder and a case key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE IV BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKALEXANDER PURVIS, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The five pillar twin chain fusee movement with three-in-two quarter chiming on a graduated nest of eight-bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with anchor escapement regulated by engraved lenticular bob pendulum with 'stirrup' type regulation adjustment and an effective length of around 12.5 inches, the geometric border engraved backplate signed Alex'r Purvis, North Audley St, LONDON to centre over pendulum holdfast clamp, the 10 inch circular slightly convex circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Alex'r Purvis, North Audley Street, Grosvenor Square, London to centre, with pieced steel moon hands and CHIME/SILENT selection switch at twelve o'clock set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the ogee-top case with large brass pineapple to the cushion capped upstand incorporating scroll-pierced brass sound frets to front and sides, the front inlaid with delicate brass scrollwork populated by rosettes above the dial and shaped panel enclosing stylised symmetrical motifs beneath, within brass line and dot decorating raised outer edge mouldings, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets beneath foliate ring handles, the rear flush with shallow arch door set within the frame of the case, on skirt base with ebonised fluted band to upper margin, lozenge-centred brass inlaid decoration to front and generous brass ball feet, (lacking rear door glass).70cm (27.5ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Alexander Purvis is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Complete 21st Century Edition as working from North Audley Street, Grosvenor Square, circa 1820. Loomes also notes a maker with the same name working in Cheapside 1828-44. Condition Report: Movement is three-in-two quarter chiming on a nest of eight bells, i.e. the hour-striking and quarter-chiming mechanisms are combined into one train rather than across two trains. The mechanism is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The strike train is also running however it is a little lazy and probably requires some adjustment. The quarter bells are currently mis-aligned hence the hammers do not engage with the bells - this can be easily remedied by bending the quarter bell stands back into position; the bells themselves are in good condition and provide a good sound. The pendulum is present and complete but the lower half is presently detached where it joins the lower part of the stirrup. The movement will require a gentle clean/service before putting to use. The dial is well made and of relatively heavy gauge; the silvering has patchy tarnishing and wear and there are a few shallow scratches, the hour hand has been repaired.The case is generally in very good original condition with notable faults limited to the rear door lacking its glass and with wear/losses to the veneer overlaps of the aperture and corner chips. The cushion-shaped section of the superstructure is a little loose in its joints (glue has dried-out) and the brass fret to the right-hand side of the upstand has been poorly re-glued into position. Both sides have well-matched veneer patch repairs to the overlaps of the brass fret panels. The brass inlay to the front is generally in very fine condition with the only real fault being some movement to the lower left-hand corner causing the edge strip to distort. The skirt base has some slight wear to the loser edge. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs, bruises and small localised veneer repairs commensurate with age and use and the surface is of good even colour.Clock has pendulum (see comment above) a case key, but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY ELECTROMAGNETIC BALANCE MANTEL TIMEPIECE EUREKA CLOCK COMPANY LIMITED, EARLY 20th CENTURY The movement with large diameter sprung split bimetallic balance applied with timing weights to circumference and with transverse electromagnetic impulse coil to centre oscillating against a sprung detent contact breaker and cam operating a lever and ratchet shunt for the motionwork, the rear with glazed ball bearing pivot, the front with conforming pivot and visible motionwork over FAST/SLOW adjustment scale inscribed EUREKA, CLOCK Co. LTD. LONDON, PAT. No. 14614-1906, No. 4544 over MADE IN ENGLAND, the dial with 4.5 inch cream enamel chapter ring with vertically orientated numerals and steel spade hands, set behind hinged convex bevel glazed cast brass moulded bezel, the 'Sheraton' balloon-shaped case with oval conch-shell inlaid patera to the outswept front beneath the dial within double-line edged crossbanded borders to fascia, the rear with circular brass friction-fitting cover for the movement over rectangular door revealing a battery cell compartment, on line bordered out swept skirt base with integral splayed bracket feet.37cm (14.5ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.  The Eureka mantel timepiece was invented by Timothy Bernard Powers of New York shortly after 1900 and Patented in 1906. It is thought that around 10,000 were made by the Eureka Clock Company, London before their demise in 1914. The design of the balance is such that a constant voltage (of 1.5 volts) is required to ensure consistency in the amplitude of oscillation. Unfortunately early 20th century battery technology struggled to deliver a suitably stable output hence such timepieces acquired a reputation for poor timekeeping. Nowadays, once correctly set-up, good timekeeping can be achieved through use of modern cells which provide a much more consistent voltage output.   Condition Report: Movement is complete and in original unrestored condition. The original cloth-bound wires are in place for the battery. We do not have an appropriate power source so are unable to test whether the timepiece will run when powered-up, however there is no visible evidence to suggest that it won't. The chapter ring has hairline cracks to the enamel through the 7 numeral otherwise dial is in good original condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable defect being a slight surface scuff to the rear - towards the edge just beneath brass rear cover (original brass press-on cover for the movement is present). Faults are otherwise limited to very slight bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer

A GILT BRASS ANEROID FORECASTING BAROMETER NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURY The barometer with 3.5 inch circular silvered register calibrated 28 - 31 divided into twentieths and inscribed FORECASTING ANEROID, COMPENSATED, NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, No. 9437 to centre, with blued steel pointer set behind bevel glass, the circumference of the frosted gilt brass case calibrated with altitude scale 0 - 3000 feet with the rear cover rotating to calibrate the pointer for altitude error by referencing an arrow mark engraved to the rim against the scale, with post incorporating knurled nut for locking the rear cover positioned at twelve o'clock; in original circular hinged maroon Marocco leather covered protective case. The barometer 9.8cm (3.875ins) diameter, 3cm (1.25ins) deep; the case 11.5cm diameter, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, 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.  

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASEJAMES DE LASALLE, LONDON, CIRCA 1775The five pillar two train rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture and recessed bright-cut bordered silvered subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with rolling moonphase incorporating engraved age-of-the-moon scale to the circumference of the lunar disc, over lunettes engraved with sunburst mask and terrestrial globes beneath signature Ja's De Lasalle, London to upper margin, the figured mahogany case with concave-sided 'pagoda' superstructure fronted with a shaped foliate pierced fret over break-arch cavetto cornice and brass stop-fluted columns flanking the hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with break-arch door fronted with flame figured veneers within complex mouldings flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns, the plinth base with concave top moulding over raised shaped panel to fascia, on moulded double skirt incorporating shaped apron to lower margin.243cm (95.75ins) high, 53cm (21ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. James De Lasalle is recorded in Britten, F.J. OLD CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS as working from Brookers Row, Moorfields, London in 1780 and then 42 St. Catherine's, Tower Hill 1800-18. Condition Report: Movement in fine clean working condition and appears all-original with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine clean condition with the only observation worth noting is that there are some witness marks from the attachment of the calendar ring pulleys and a detent pivot are visible within the matting and there is a small filled 'pin-prick' hole above the calendar aperture. The lunar disc appears to retain its original painted finish in fine condition; the silvering has some slight patchy oxidation in places. The movement and dial rest on what appears to be the original seatboard direct onto the cheek uprights of the case; it is therefore most probable that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in very fine clean condition - the lower skirt (with shaped apron) is a restoration/replacement. The top of the hood has three empty socket holes from finials which are no longer present and the rear left-hand edge (behind the quarter column) has a crack (stable) to the carcass beneath. Otherwise the case only has a few very slight bumps and scuffs and some minimal veneer shrinkage. Clock is generally in 'take-home' condition and is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

TWO PAIRS OF FAHRENHEIT SCALE MERCURY TUBE THERMOMETERS FOR USE IN WEATHER FORCASTINGJ. HICKS, LONDON, CIRCA 1900The first pair with glazed ceramic scales labelled DRY and WET respectively, both inscribed J. HICKS, 8., 9, & 10, HATTON GARDEN, LONDON to upper margin, the former numbered 359012 and the latter 359013, mounted together on an arched moulded mahogany panel incorporating glass reservoir supported within a brass loop to provide moisture via gauze wrapping to the bulb of the 'wet' barometer, the upper margin with applied brass plaque engraved PRESENTED TO, MR. A.T. KIMBERLEY, BY THE EMPLOYEES, on the occasion of his Marriage; the second pair individually mounted with similarly signed horizontal ceramic scales, the first labelled MAX'M and numbered 6219 and the second MIN'M and 6167, each applied to chamfered walnut panels applied with blocks to secure the tubes at each end and incorporating pierced brass arched cage protection for each of the bulbs, (3).The first panel 46cm (18ins) high, 12.5cm (5ins) wide; the second pair each 35cm (13.75ins) long, 6.5cm (2.5ins) high excluding fixings. James Joseph Hicks is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Hatton Garden, London from 1861 until after 1900. He was a committed Catholic who presented various meteorological instruments to the Vatican receiving the title of Knight Commander of St. Gregory for his services. 

A FINE WILLIAM IV/EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BOWFRONTED MERCURY STICK BAROMETERFRANKHAM, LONDON, CIRCA 1830-40With concave-sided upstand and cavetto cornice over rectangular bow-glazed silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with slider to the right-hand side opposing the usual observations to the left, the upper margin engraved FRANKHAM, 12 Wilson St't, Grays Inn R'd, London, the flame figured mahogany trunk of the same bowed profile incorporating bone Vernier setting key beneath the cavetto throat moulding over applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the base with turned ebonised half vase cistern cover flanked by canted angles over cavetto moulded underside incorporating level adjustment square.97cm (38.25ins) high, 11cm (4.25ins) wide.  Richard and Henry Frankham are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as engravers working from 12 Wilson Street, Grays Inn Road, London, 1829-55. 

A RARE PRINTED CARD 'WEATHER FORECASTER' CALCULATORPILKINTON'S COPYRIGHT, BUXTON, CIRCA 1930The rectangular card applied with three graduated rotating discs, the upper inscribed HANDICAP VALUES ARE SHOWN IN THE SLOTS with aperture revealing a number opposing an arrow indicator for printed settings to the upper margin the middle disc beneath annotated STEADY HIGH, STEADY LOW, RAPID FALL, SLOW FALL, RAPID RISE and SLOW RISE over inscription BEHAVIOUR OF THE BAROMETER, this second disc also with an aperture revealing a number opposing a pointer for the lower disc titled WIND DIRECTION, WHENCE COMING annotated in a similar manner N., NE., S., CALM, SE., SW., E. and W., this last disc again with further conforming aperture revealing a number opposing a pointer to read against a scale calibrated in barometric inches annotated IN INCHES, BAROMETER, REDUCED TO SEA LEVEL printed on the card back panel, the upper margin titled WEATHER FORECASTER over inscription PILKINTON'S COPYRIGHT, BOROUGH METEOROLOGISTS FOR A THIRD OF A CENTURY beneath the discs, the lower margin with instructions for use and GRADED FORECAST TABLE providing weather forecasts from the numbers revealed within the apertures; together with an ivorine pocket weather forecaster, Negretti and Zambra, early 20th century formed as three discs, the outer for setting DIRECTION OF WIND and signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, the middle for BAROMETER AT SEA LEVEL and the centre pierced with three sectors annotated FALLING, STEADY and RISING and inscribed PAT. NO. 6276/15, the rear is annotated with 26 sectors describing a weather forecast beside a letter of the alphabet, in original card box with instructions titled WEATHER FORECASTER, (2).The panel 32.5cm (12.75ins) high, 18.5cm (7.25ins) wide; the pocket forecaster 5.5cm (2.25ins) diameter.  The design of the first item in the present lot was almost certainly devised by Miss E.W. Pilkington who was the Borough Meteorologist for the area around Buxton 1923-62, and appears to be based on the principals first incorporated by Negretti and Zambra into their 'weather forecaster' patented in 1915, an example of which is also included in the lot. Negretti and Zambra's design used actual weather conditions over a ten-year period and was said to be 80% accurate by the Manufacturers. By setting the wind direction and barometer reading on the outer two scales, the weather can be forecast by reading the letter that appears within the appropriate sector in the centre of the dial taking into account whether the pressure has been rising, falling or remaining steady and the season (summer or winter).