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Lot 728
A GROUP OF THREE ASHFORD MARBLE PIETRA DURA DESK ACCESSORIES (3)Coleridge Collection, 19th CenturyComprising a thermometer obelisk inlaid with pietra dura flowers and an ivory scale, 37.5 cm high; a pietra dura paperweight; and a plaque mounted with postal scales, 17.5 cm wide, all with ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ labelsSold with Ivory Certificate - submission reference ETBRJPYK.ProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge CollectionThe thermometer and scales: The Late R.E SummerfieldEsq., sold Christie’s, Cheltenham Racecourse, 23-28 October 1989.
Lot 1222
A PAIR OF WORCESTER SMALL SCALE-BLUE GROUND SHALLOW PIERCED BASKETS (2)Circa 1775Of the `Red line Bordered group', painted with shaped panels enclosing kakiemon style flowers, blue fretted square marks, 15.5cm diameterSome grittiness to the blue ground. Some wear to enamels to centre panels.
Lot 1223
A WORCESTER BLUE-SCALE GROUND FLARED VASE (2)Circa 1770Painted in the kakiemon style with fabulous birds and flowers inside gilt frames, blue fretted square mark, 15.5cm high; also a Worcester creamboat painted with Oriental figures, 9cm highVase- extensive restored breaks to top half of vase.Creamboat- repaired breaks. Haircrack through handle
Lot 1226
NINE GERMAN PORCELAIN PLAQUES (16)Late 19th centuryEach painted with a panel of lovers in a landscape inside gilt frames against a green scale ground, comprisiing; an oval plaque, 29cm wide, a square plaque 16.5cm wide and seven rectangular plaques, sizes 5cm by 7.5cm to 13cm by 32.5cm , oval plaque with impressed KPM and sceptre, the other plaques with some red inscriptions and numbers, with seven gilt rectangular frames of varying sizeTwo sides of the square tile have been reduces and there is a shallow chip to the bottom left corner. Otherwise in overall good condition
Lot 10
Y AN EBONY AND BRASS NAVIGATIONAL OCTANTSPENCER, BROWNING AND COMPANY, LONDON, CIRCA 1840The 11 inch frame incorporating central T-shaped hand-piece inset with bone signature plate inscribed .Spencer. Browning & Co. London. beneath turned bone finial unscrewing to reveal a pencil, the index arm mounted with mirror opposing Vernier aperture scale calibrated in minutes of arc for reading the inset curved scale stamped SBR divided for every twenty seconds of arc, the underside with pivot clamp and endless tangent screw adjustment, the sight vane with twin pin-holes and shutter opposing horizon glass and set of three hinged shades/filters, the tapered oak case with stepped lid applied with printed paper trade label inscribed C.G. KING, No. 7 Broad, third Srore from State Street, Boston, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN, Mathematical, Nautical, Surveying, AND GAUGING INSTRUMENTS... to the inside of the lid.The box 35.5cm (14ins) long, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) high. The partnership between William Spencer, Richard Browning and Ebenezer Rust is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from several addresses in Wapping, London 1784-1840. All of the founding partners had died by 1819 but the business continued trading in their name by their successors until becoming Spencer Browning and Company in 1840. They were agents for Alexander Adie and are noted for their navigational and surveying instruments.Charles Gedney King was a third-generation instrument maker who was born in 1808 and entered into partnership with his father at 7 Broad Street, Boston in 1832. He succeeded his father in 1839 and continued at that address until 1858 when the business relocated to Washington Street. Please note that the vendor has provided an ivory exemption licence ref. NBGEUXQU
Lot 11
Y AN EBONY AND BRASS NAVIGATIONAL OCTANTG. GOWLAND, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1840The 11 inch frame incorporating central T-shaped hand-piece inset with bone signature plate inscribed G. GOWLAND, 76. SOUTH. CASTLE. ST. LIVERPOOL beneath turned bone finial unscrewing to reveal a pencil, the index arm mounted with mirror opposing Vernier aperture scale calibrated in minutes of arc for reading the inset curved scale divided for every twenty seconds of arc, the underside with pivot clamp and endless tangent screw adjustment, the sight vane with twin pin-holes and shutter opposing horizon glass, set of three hinged shades/filters and another pair of shades beyond the horizon pane, the tapered mahogany case with printed paper trade label inscribed JOHN BRUCE, Chronometer, Watch & Nautical Instrument Maker, SALTHOUSE BUILDINGS, 26, WAPPING, opposite the South end, Salthouse Dock, LIVERPOOL... to the inside of the lid.The box 33cm (13ins) long, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) high. George Gowland is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from 76 Castle Street, Liverpool 1851-53. The London Gazette of 17th October 1856 lists him as working at this address as a chronometer and nautical instrument maker who registered a patent in 1853.John Bruce was also a manufacturer of and retailer of chronometers and nautical instruments who traded from 92 Wapping, Liverpool 1865-1939. Please note that the vendor has provided an ivory exemption licence ref. 9ELKPRLN
Lot 12
AN ENGLISH OXIDISED BRASS SEXTANTHEATH AND COMPANY LIMITED, LONDON, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 20th CENTURYThe 7 inch triple-ring pierced frame with pivoted arm mounted with mirror opposing hinged aperture for reading the silvered inset silvered Vernier scale incorporating screw micrometer adjustment to left hand side and inscribed RAPID-READER over trade plate 'HEZZANITH' AUTOMATIC TANGENT SCREW, AUTOMATIC CLAMP, PATENT, the edge of the scale plate beneath further inscribed HEATH & Co. NEW ELTHAM, LONDON S.E.9, the angles applied with two sets of hinged filters and horizon mirror opposing brass sighting tube, the rear with wooden grip, the mahogany box with paper test certificate issued by The 'Hezzanith' Instrument Works, LONDON annotated with performance results for the instrument reference B89 to the interior of the lid, the exterior with carrying handle to front, together with a late Victorian Scottish oxidised and patinated brass monocular microscope with telescopic eyepiece and twin nosepiece to body tube, and fine-screw focus to the top of the cylindrical limb, above rectangular stage with slide clips and subs-stage condenser assembly incorporating adjustable iris aperture, mounted via a knuckle pivot onto further squat column applied to a Y-shaped platform foot engraved J. LIZARS, OPTICIAN, GLASGOW, No. 106 to rear, in original mahogany box with two objective cannisters labelled 1/6in and 1in together with another by Leitz, (2).The sextant box 14cm (5.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide; the microscope box 31.5cm (12.5ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. The firm of Heath and Company was founded in 1845 by George Heath in Erith, Kent. He specialised in supplying instruments to the maritime trade as was succeeded by his sons Frederick Thomas and George William on his death in 1872. By 1900 the firm had expanded to become one of the most prolific manufacturers of nautical and surveying instruments and had adopted the `Hezzanith` trade name; in 1926 the business was amalgamated with W.F. Stanley of London.The optician John Lizars (1810-1879) set-up business as an optical instrument maker in Glasgow in 1830. After his death his successors continued making eyeglasses, telescopes, microscopes, barometers, thermometers, magic lanterns and slides, cameras, stereo cameras and viewers and binoculars. By 1913 had branches in Edinburgh, Paisley, Greenock, Aberdeen, Liverpool and Belfast, latterly the company merged with C. Jeffrey Black to form the Black and Lizars chain of optical retailers.
Lot 13
A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY CASED CUFF PATTERN MONOCULAR MICROSCOPEJOHN CUFF, LONDON, MID 18th CENTURYThe body tube with stepped moulded shuttered eyepiece over ogee waist and objective tube incorporating marks for six positions on an exponential scale numbered 1 to 6, supported via a tapered collar set in a ring attached to a vertical slide moving against the fixed limb upright marked with six further positions for the respective objectives also numbered 1 to 6, with collar clamp to enable initial positioning and fine screw for focus adjustment, the concave-sided cruciform stage with central aperture fitted with a collar and slider clips to underside and with sockets for the various tools to two of the arms, the centre signed J. Cuff Maker LONDON, the base with socket and scroll-shaped bracket support over a shaped horizontal plate applied with a pivoted concave mirror assembly beneath the stage, the whole mounted on an ebonised cavetto moulded plinth incorporating drawer to front containing three (out of six) objectives numbered 2, 3 and 6, pivoted condenser lens, forceps, slider collar, specimen capsule and seven bone sliders, with original obelisk-shaped case with hinged brass carrying handle to the ogee-turned domed surmount over caddy moulded angles, the front with door opening to reveal internal apron drawer containing additional accessories including a brass frog plate and a bone cylinder containing mica slider inserts.The box 44cm (17.25ins) high with handle down, 21cm (8.25ins) square at the base. John Cuff is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as an optician and maker of optical instruments, microscopes, mathematical and philosophical instruments working in London 1731-70. Clifton notes that from 1737 until 1757 he was trading as a maker of 'Reflecting Microscopes and Spectacles against Sergeant's Inn Gate in Fleet Street', then 1757-58 at 'Double Microscope, three Pair of Golden Spectacles & Hadley's Quadrant opposite Salisbury Court in Fleet Street' and finally in 1764 at 'Strand, London'. The design of the present instrument came about through John Cuff's close association with the natural philosopher Henry Baker (1698-1774) whose frustration with the limitations of the Culpeper microscope identified the need for a new and improved instrument. In response to this in 1744 Cuff developed his 'new-constructed Double Microscope' which afforded 'improved accessibility for hand manipulation of the specimen by the microscopist'. Although his design proved very popular John Cuff was unable to make enough money to sustain his business hence he was declared bankrupt in 1750. A major contributing factor to him going out of business was strong competition from the eminent instrument maker, Benjamin Martin, who set-up shop next door to Cuff in Fleet Street. The demand for Cuff's microscope was subsequently mostly satisfied by Peter Dollond, who continued producing instruments to this design well into the second half of the century.
Lot 134
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASETHOMAS BULLOCK, BATH, CIRCA 1770The four 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 unusual shaped arched calendar aperture to the coastal view engraved centre depicting a square-rigged ship passing a lighthouse, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Tho's, Bullock, BA,TH to lower margin, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating terrestrial and celestial globe decorated lunettes beneath leafy scroll engraved curved scale calibrated for THE, MOONS, AGE to the upper margin, the case with ogee geometric key moulded cornice over break-arch glazed hinged front applied with three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with small rectangular windows and quarter columns applied against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over caddy moulded shaped-top door, on plinth base with ogee upper moulding and conforming skirt incorporating integral bracket feet.216cm (85ins) high, 51cm (20ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Thomas Bullock is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as working in Bath 1764-1773.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put into long-term use. The mechanism appears all original with visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in clean condition with the plate showing light to moderate wear to the engraved decoration through previous repolishing; there are a few spots of discoloration to both the brass and the silvered finishes. The moon disc is in good condition having had some re-touching done in the past; it is connected to the movement hence is operational. The hour hand is a well-made replacement and the minute hand has been repaired. The movement retains its original seatboard which rests on the cheek uprights of the case at the correct level. This, coupled by the fact that the case is essentially a 'textbook' example of the Bristol/Bath type, would indicate that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition. The top board to the hood has been replaced and the trunk door has a crack running from top to bottom (probably a repaired break in the panel). The trunk door retains its original hinges, the lock is a replacement. The front lower left hand corner of the plinth bas has a veneer patch repair and the sides have horizontal veneer cracks. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, two lead weights, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 15
A LARGE VICTORIAN LACQUERED BRASS COMPOUND MINOCULAR POLARISING MICROSCOPEWATSON BROTHERS, LONDON, CIRCA 1885The body tube assembly fitted with a prism/filter slide aperture beneath fine screw focus at the eyepiece end, the junction with the 'Lister' type limb with rack-sliding primary focus adjustment incorporating Vernier distance scale calibrated in inches divided into fiftieths, the circular stage with X and Y diagonal subject positioning, slide clips mounted within dovetail grooves and calibrated in degrees of rotation to outer edge, the subs stage assembly with swing-out condenser lens incorporating a prism set within rotating bezel and the underside with pivoted plano-concave mirror mounted on a double-jointed pivot, the whole raised via pivoted axis support on a complex cast base with twin uprights and integral Y-shaped stand engraved WATSON BRO'S:, 4 Pall Mall, London, 5192 to the rear, in a mahogany box with three body tube filter slides only, (lacking all lenses except the substage condenser).The box 40.5cm (16ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. According to the Virtual Museum of the History of Minerology the present model of microscope was developed in London in 1879 by Thomas William Watson (son-in-law of William Tranter, gunsmith of Birmingham). The instrument was designed in collaboration with the renowned geologist Frank Rutley and was probably one of the earliest professional quality polarizing instruments made in England. Thomas was joined in business by his brother in around 1885 and the name was changed to Watson Brothers. This example comes from about this time.
Lot 158
A GEORGE III EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATJ. DUMBELL, PRESCOT, CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 6 inch break-arch cream painted Roman numeral dial signed J. DUMBELL, PRESCOT to centre and with Arabic quarters beyond the dot minute track, with pierced steel hands and raised gilt leafy floral spray panel decorated spandrels beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming decoration to arch, the ebonised break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle over complex top mouldings and hinged glazed front incorporating brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the flush rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.35.5cm (14ins) high with handle down, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. The present clock was probably made by Joseph Dumbell who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Liverpool 1800-29.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; the backplate shows evidence (threaded hole) of having a pendulum holdfast clip fitted which is no longer present (pendulum rod also has corresponding evidence). Although it is in working order a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial retains old/original surface with overall slightly uneven yellowing and faint crazing. The black numerals have been strengthened and there are a few touched-in chips around to the centre. The dial and movement are original to the case.The case is generally in sound original condition with nice old surface patination. The curved top is free from shrinkage cracking however there is a filled chip to the horizontal section abutting the base of the arch to the left-hand side (a minor fault). The mask around the dial (behind the front door) has a small veneer patch repair to the lower left-hand corner of the arch. The rear door has a replaced lock otherwise both doors retain their original locks and hinges. The front door has what appears to be a casting fault to the lower left-hand corner of the brass fillet mouldings. The lower rail of the rear door has been re-veneered and the glass is a replacement. The sides have relatively minor shrinkage cracks and the left has a small veneer chip to the arch of the fret. The base of the case has had slips of oak screwed to each side of the baseboard (just behind the skirt) to strengthen the panel due to a left-to right shrinkage crack; the rear edge also has a similar thinner strip attached. The rear right hand corner of the skirting has a veneer patch.Clock has pendulum and a key for the rear door but no front door key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 170
Y A GEORGE IV BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATGRANT, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The eight-day five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate with pendulum holdfast beneath signature GRANT, Fleet Street, London, the 8 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial further signed GRANT, FLEET STREET, LONDON to centre and with steel moon hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the case with brass pineapple finial to the stepped hipped 'chamfer-top' superstructure and cavetto top moulding incorporating fluted frieze, over recessed brass fillet edged quadrant panels to the fascia around the dial flanked by brass inset canted angles, the sides with foliate ring handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, the skirt base with fluted band above the cushion top moulding over line inlaid front panel and brass ball feet.48cm (19ins) high including finial, 28.5cm (11.25ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Provenance: Property removed from 8 Great Pulteney Street, Bath. John Grant junior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Fleet Street 1817-67. His father of the same name (1781-1810) was an exceptional clockmaker, described by Cedric Jagger as 'one of the finest of the London clockmakers at the end of the 18th Century' (see Jagger, Cedric Royal Clocks, pages. 101-103.); he was apprenticed to his uncle, Alexander Cumming (1733-1814), and it is possible they may have been in business together at some point.Condition Report: The movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial retains old/original surface; the numerals and black text appear to have been 'strengthened' (overpainted). There is evidence of sensitive touching-up of scratches to the dial centre, also to chips around the winding holes and to the edge of the disc. The case is generally in very original condition with no significant faults; the surface is a little dry/faded and the brass elements have patchy discolouration/oxidation. On closer examination some well-executed restoration to the veneer overlaps bordering the brass side frets and to the lip of the rear door can be seen.Clock has pendulum and a winding key but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 171
Y A FINE GEORGE IV BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD SMALL LIBRARY MANTEL TIMEPIECE WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIALGRANT, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The eight-day four pillar single chain fusee movement with bottle-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate with pendulum holdfast beneath signature GRANT, Fleet Street, LONDON, the 4 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial further signed GRANT, FLEET STREET, LONDON to centre and with fine looped blued steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the case with stepped hipped 'chamfer-top' superstructure and cavetto moulded cushion top moulding incorporating fluted frieze, over recessed brass fillet edged quadrant panels to the fascia around the dial flanked by brass canted angles, the sides with twin cornucopia ring handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, the skirt base with brass bordered fluted upper moulding over line inlaid front panel and brass ball feet.24cm (9.5ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Provenance: Property removed from 8 Great Pulteney Street, Bath. John Grant junior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Fleet Street 1817-67. His father of the same name (1781-1810) was an exceptional clockmaker, described by Cedric Jagger as 'one of the finest of the London clockmakers at the end of the 18th Century' (see Jagger, Cedric Royal Clocks, pages. 101-103.); he was apprenticed to his uncle, Alexander Cumming (1733-1814), and it is possible they may have been in business together at some point.Condition Report: The movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements except for the pendulum holdfast screw. The enamel dial is in fine condition with no visible faults. The case is generally in very good condition; there is a slight bump to the front right hand corner of the top moulding and a small veneer patch repair just below the bezel clasp to the left hand side. The base has had some restoration to the brass stringing at the front and the left hand side of the skirt has been replaced - this replacement is 'adequate' but not the best work so may benefit from being re-done. The ripple moulding bordering the skirt has also seen some attention. The brass fittings are tarnished/discoloured otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 181
A FINE REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCK WITH INTEGRAL WALL BRACKETJOHN THWAITES AND COMPANY, CIRCA 1813The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum swinging within the wall bracket beneath and scroll border engraved backplate boldly signed John Thwaites & Co., Clerkenwell, London to centre, the frontplate stamped with serial number 5097 to lower right hand corner, the 8 inch slightly convex cream painted Roman numeral dial signed John Thwaites & Co. Clerkenwell, LONDON to centre, with minute track to outer margin and pierced steel hands, the ebonised break-arch case with hinged carrying handle to the brass fillet edged single pad top over slender complex cornice moulding and opening front incorporating crescent-shaped scroll pieced brass fret above convex glazed cast circular bezel to the dial aperture and conforming lower quadrant frets with raised half-round moulded surrounds, the sides with arched brass fish scale frets, the rear with arch glazed panel door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base resting on original wall bracket with complex moulded border to the table over brass bound frieze incorporating a lock to secure the removable inverted concave section beneath terminating with an ogee moulded foot.The clock 40.5cm (16ins) high with handle down; the clock and wall bracket together 64cm (25.25ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep overall. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. Ainsworth Thwaites was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade; John was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. He entered into partnership with Jeremiah Reed in 1808 and he firm subsequently became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. Ronald E. Rose in his book English DIAL CLOCKS provides data allowing clocks by Thwaites to be dated from their serial number (Appendix III page 239); from this list the serial number of the current lot suggests that it was made around 1813. A very closely related example, albeit a timepiece only, signed for Thwaites and Reed, and with provenance indicating that it was supplied to the 'H.M. Government Committee of Transports Navy Office' Whitehall, was sold in these rooms on 20th September 2016 for (lot 80) for £5,000 hammer.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement retains its original seatboard and its overall configuration confirms that movement and dial are original to the case. The dial has been fully restored to a high standard and is in fine condition having only a few very light surface scratches. The case is in fine original condition with faults very much limited to minor shrinkage and a few bumps and scuffs commensurate with age and use; the finish also shows a little wear/rubbing/fading. The bracket is in similar condition; the brass strip across the front has 'sprung' slightly hence would benefit from being reset. Clock has pendulum, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 184
A FINE AND RARE GEORGE II GILT BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-STRIKING TABLE CLOCKHENRY HINDLEY, YORK, MID 18th CENTURYThe six distinctive double-baluster turned pillar twin chain fusee movement with arched plates measuring 10.25 by 6 inches enclosing greatwheels fitted to the narrow ends of the fusee cones, the going train incorporating perpendicular contrate drive from the centre-wheel to the escapement positioned at the apex of the plates, now with deadbeat escapement incorporating Brocot-type pallets positioned between the dial and the front plate (behind a shaped bridge) and regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum swinging to the rear, the two-in-one quarter-striking train incorporating single rack for both hours and the quarters utilising a standard snail arrangement to set the count for the former, and a second three-tooth rack stop lever (acting on a pin set in the hour rack arm) to control the latter, sounding on a graduated pair of bells with the hour on the larger and the quarters on both via dedicated hammers (incorporating Hindley's distinctive 'L' shaped springs) driven by the same pin wheel with automatic positioning via lateral pump action facilitating disengagement of the quarter hammers and engagement of third single hour hammer leading up to the hour, the backplate applied with an additional second plate finely engraved with asymmetric scrolling foliage around a central circular cartouche signed Hen. Hindley, of YORK flanked by Ho-Ho bird, lion and grotesque mask inhabited strapwork, the 7 inch arched brass dial with richly matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed H. Hindley, York to lower edge, with scroll-pierced steel hands and lambrequin mask centred scroll cast spandrels, the upper margin with Strike quar's/Hr/Silent selection beneath arch centred with a subsidiary seconds dial flanked by female sphinx inhabited scroll cast mounts, the plate further applied with raised ogee border mouldings incorporating architectural cavetto 'capitals' and keystone details, the ebonised bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and pineapple finials over complex top mouldings and arch-glazed hinged front incorporating generous gilt fillet moulding to dial aperture, foliate scroll cast gilt upper quadrant frets and applied with female term mounts to uprights, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base.48cm (19ins) high with handle down, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep.Henry Hindley was born in Great Harwood, near Blackburn, Lancashire 1699, little is known about his early life, however by the mid 1720's he was making clocks in Wigan where he repaired the church clock in 1726. Hindley moved with his young family (including his son, Joseph born 1728) to the prosperous city of York where, after making clocks for the Mansion House and Guildhall, he gained his Freedom of the city in 1732. Hindley s talents were such that he equipped his workshop with tools of his own design including an important dividing and wheel cutting engine, a screw cutting lathe and a fusee engine. As well as domestic clocks Hindley received commissions for several turret clocks including York Minster and supplied a range of scientific instruments including two important equatorial telescopes for the Duke of Norfolk and William Constable. By the 1760 s Hindley s health had deteriorated to the extent that an ever-increasing proportion of the business was handled by his son Joseph. Henry died in 1771 with his son and successor Joseph unfortunately dying just three years later in 1774, before he had had the opportunity to stamp his own mark on the family firm. According to the late Rodney Law, of Hindley's work only around 15 'spring clocks' are known versus around 40 longcases (see Law, R.J. HENRY HINDLEY OF YORK 1701-1771, PART II - published as an excerpt by The Antiquarian Horological Society). Law writes that of the examples seen by him all except one have half-seconds pendulums, all but three seconds hands and the majority have maintaining power. All also have the same distinctive design of double baluster pillar following those possibly first seen on Hindley's longcase clock of 1742 suggesting that he did not start making spring clocks until after that date. The use of fusees with the large ends positioned frontwards was to reduce the degree of friction at the larger front pivot which, with the standard design, was most apparent after winding. Further refinements include 'kneed' springs (of right-angled 'L' form), and two-in-one quarter-striking using the same rack for both the quarters and the hours. Indeed it is noted by Rodney Law that the latter detail has similarities with French work suggesting that Hindley was either well-read, having studied the works of makers such as Thiout, or was kept abreast of French work by his 'ingenious Jesuit friend'The positioning of the escapement behind a bridge towards the apex of the arch of the frontplate (driven via a vertically pivoted arbor with contrate wheels), is again typical of Hindley's work and allows space for a half-second pendulum to be installed in a standard-sized table clock as well as the provision of subsidiary seconds to the arch of the dial. Indeed when fitted with his form of deadbeat escapement Hindley's table clocks would have been very good timekeepers, hence the provision of a seconds dial will be very worthwhile. In addition to these refinements the wheel train of the current clock is very finely executed with pinion counts of eight or above which, again, ensures fine accurate running. A clock by Hindley with very similar design and layout to the current movement is illustrated and described in Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 on pages 150-53.The separately engraved backplate fitted to the present clock is highly unusual. The decoration is finely executed by an accomplished engraver and can be firmly placed within the category of 'vine engraving 1740-1770' discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on pages 337-358. Indeed the quality of the engraving, both in its up-to-date sophisticated design and highly accomplished execution, would suggest that it was executed in London. It is therefore most probable that Hindley sent the plate to London to be engraved as a separate entity from the movement and fitted it over the plain backplate on completion of the mechanism. PLEASE SEE THE ONLINE 'PAGE-TURNING' CATALOGUE FOR THE REMAINING TEXT OF THIS FOOTNOTE.
Lot 194
A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIAL AND TRIP-HOUR REPEATUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin chain fusee bell-striking movement with verge escapement regulated by bob pendulum with holdfast hook to the movement backplate, the 7 inch circular fired enamel convex dial with concentric inner track for date of the month within chapter ring with vertical Arabic numerals, with fine loop-pierced steel hands and brass pointer for the calendar set behind convex glazed cavetto moulded hinged cast brass bezel, the break-arch case with single brass fillet-edged pad and complex top mouldings over front with inverted crescent-shaped brass fish scale fret over the dial and conforming quadrant frets beneath, the sides with hinged cast brass carrying handles over further arched frets and the rear with arch-glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass disc feet; with a later purpose-made ebonised wall bracket decorated with brass cock beaded panels to the front of the table and the curved tapered foot.The clock 41cm (16.25ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep, the clock and wall bracket 64cm (25ins) high overall.
Lot 23
A MET OFFICE PATTERN DINES TILTING SYPHON RAINFALL RECORDERMANUFACTURED TO A DESIGN BY WILLIAM DINES, CIRCA 1930 The hinged cylindrical upper section with brass rim inscribed M.O. TILTING SYPHON RAIN RECORDER, MARK I. REF No MET. 562 enclosing tapered funnel and with glass aperture for viewing the mechanism inside, the whole section tipping open to reveal mechanism comprising cylindrical copper cannister set on a counterweighted pivot with collecting aperture to top and draining spout to side, fitted with a pivoted armature connected to an internal float and terminating with an inked stylus for recording the level of the water in the cannister on a clockwork rotating paper-scale lined drum, on tapered base incorporating outlet pipe.85cm (35.5ins) high, 50cm (19.75ins) diameter at the base.The design of the current lot was devised by William Henry Dines FRS (1855-1927)in around 1920. William Dines was the son of George Dines, a master builder who worked for Thomas Cubitt and advised Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on the design and construction of Osborne House. Both George and his son had a particular interest in weather predicting hence became fellows of the British Meteorological Society. William Dines was educated at Cambridge and served an engineering apprenticeship at Nine Elms Locomotive Works at Nine Elms, Battersea. After the Tay Bridge disaster in 1879 Dines undertook serious work on air pressure which later culminated in the invention of his pressure tune anemometer. In 1901 he undertook upper air research using kites and meteorographs made to his design and was granted the use of HMS Seahorse by the Admiralty to assist with his observations. At this time William Dines was serving as President of the Royal Meteorological Society and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1905.Dines developed his design of tilting syphon rainfall recorder during the First World War and it was brought into use and adopted by the Met. Office from around 1920 and is still in use today. Dines design is notable in that it utilises a self-tilting mechanism which causes the syphon to be automatically emptied once full. The instrument then resets itself so that it can continue recording.
Lot 25
A BRASS DESK WEATHER FORECASTING CALCULATORNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe gabled plate with central circular silvered scale incorporating adjustments for DIRECTIONS OF WIND and barometric pressure reading providing a response in the form of letter key within a choice of three slots on the centre panel depending on whether barometric pressure is FALLING, STEADY or RISING, the upper edge of the plate labelled BAROMETER READINGS, REDUCED TO SEA LEVEL and the lower section with slot to reveal the forecast for each corresponding letter key brought into view by turning a knurled knob to the right hand side, the lower margin signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON.14.2cm (5.625ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 5.5cm (2.25ins) deep. The current lot is based upon Negretti and Zambra's design of forecasting calculator 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 for the current barometer reading, a key in the form of a letter appearing within the appropriate aperture in the centre of the disc (which takes into account whether the pressure has been rising, falling or remaining steady) can be obtained. This key can then be translated into a 'forecast' by lining up the letter in the slot below.
Lot 26
Y A LATE VICTORIAN GILT BRASS ANEROID POCKET BAROMETER WITH THERMOMETER AND COMPASSDOLLOND, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURY1.75 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches divided into twentieths with the usual observations, inscribed COMPENSATED, FOR, TEMPERATURE and signed DOLLOND, LONDON over serial number No 53123 to centre, within outer revolving altimeter scale annotated for 0 to 12,000 feet divided into one hundred foot increments, the bevel-glazed cylindrical satin-gilt case with knurled band for the rotating altimeter scale to circumference opposing central mother-of-pearl 'floating card' glazed compass within curved-tube FAH'T scale mercury thermometer, the top with turned post fitted with a suspension ring, in original green silk lined brown Morocco case opening both sides.The instrument 5cm (2ins) diameter, 2.5cm (1in) thick. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856. The firm became one of the largest makers and suppliers of scientific and optical instruments and continued trading under various guises throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.Condition Report: Barometer mechanism responds to pressure (has been 'bag tested') and appears to be providing and appropriate reading. The silvered scale has some slight tarnishing to the outer altimeter scale; the centre has very little discolouration and only a couple of spots. The thermometer and compass are in good working order with only slight mellowing to the silvered thermometer scale. The case retains its original gilding with minimal wear however there is patchy discolouration/tarnishing mainly to the collar around the thermometer. The leather outer case has lost the 'buttons' for both clasps. One lid has been re-glued at the hinge (is now very slightly out of alignment). Otherwise faults are limited to slight bumps, scuffs and edge wear. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 27
A RARE GEORGE IV ROSEWOOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH FIVE-INCH DIALF. AMADIO, LONDON, CIRCA 1835The 5 inch circular concentric foliate rosette-centred silvered register signed F. AMADIO, 118 St. John Str:'t Road, London within scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within hinged cast brass convex-glazed bezel, the case with DRY/DAMP hydrometer to the swan neck pediment over bowfronted glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale alcohol thermometer incorporating cavetto surmounted upper and lower rails to the tapered baluster-outline upright, the rectangular base with recording hand setting square over circular convex glazed spirit level decorated with engraved leafy sprays to the plate and with cavetto moulded underside.98.5cm (38.75ins) high excluding finial, 16.5cm (7ins) wide. Francis Amadio is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a prolific maker of high-quality barometers who operated from 10 St. John Street Road 1820-28 before moving up the road to number 118 from where he worked until 1844. His son of the same name appeared to work in partnership with him from around 1810 before setting up on his own at 63 Moorgate, London in 1840.A very similar barometer but with six-inch dial by F, Amadio and Son, London was sold in these rooms on 20th September 2017 (lot 301) for £500 hammer.
Lot 28
A RARE WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH FOUR-INCH DIALI. DAVIS, LEEDS, CIRCA 1830The 4 inch circular concentric foliate collar-centred silvered register signed I. DAVIS, Optician, LEEDS within scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass convex-glazed bezel, the case with DAMP/DRY hydrometer to the swan neck pediment over bowfronted glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale alcohol thermometer incorporating cavetto surmounted upper and lower rails to the tapered baluster-outline upright, the rectangular base with recording hand setting square over circular convex glazed spirit level decorated with engraved leafy sprays to the plate and with cavetto moulded underside.97.5cm (37.5ins) high excluding finial, 15cm (6ins) wide. A barometer or clockmaker with the name I. Davis appears not to be recorded in the usual sources.
Lot 30
A REGENCY MAHOGANY MERCURY CISTERN-TUBE MARINE STICK BAROMETERCARY, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYWith brass suspension ring above plate engraved Cary, London and hinged rectangular door enclosing canted silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches 27 to 31 opposing conforming angled plate annotated with the usual observations, the inside of the door applied with mercury Fahrenheit scale thermometer, the rectangular section trunk with Vernier adjustment key and later brass gimbal mount fitted via pivot holes to the slightly bowed sides, the base with stepped ebonised moulded cylindrical cistern cover incorporating narrow elongated projection to underside.97cm (38.25ins) high with handle down, 6.5cm (2.5ins) diameter at the cistern. The celebrated Cary family business of scientific instrument and globe makers was established by John Cary at Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, London in 1782 moving to a new address at 'Corner of Arundel Square', Strand the following year. He was primarily an engraver of maps, charts and globes who moved again in 1783 to 188 Strand. By 1791 he had entered into what appeared to be a relatively casual partnership with his brother, William; this partnership lasted until circa 1816 by which time William and John Cary had moved again to 181 Strand before finally settling in 86 St. James in 1820. The following year he was succeeded by his sons, John (II) and George Cary, who continued from the firm's 181 Strand address until 1851/2 when the business was acquired by Henry Gould.
Lot 33
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERNEALE AND BAILEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1810With open triangular pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath engraved signature Neale & Bailey, St Pauls Church yard to the right-hand side opposing Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the left, set behind hinged glazed door over caddy moulded trunk with visible tube flanked by angled banded veneers above rounded base fitted with ring-turned domed cistern cover incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.96cm (37.75ins) high excluding brass finial, 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide. Neale and Bailey are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from St. Pauls Church Yard, London, circa 1810-30.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no apparent air locks. The level adjustment screw is a replacement. The silvered scale is in fine condition with minimal discolouration/mellowing to the finish. The thermometer is in good condition. The case is very presentable and of nice colour however the cistern cover is a replacement. The pediment may also be well-made replacement. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 36
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERDOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1775With open triangular pediment above rectangular brass vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches, with the usual observations and signed Dollond, LONDON near the upper margin, the flame-veneered caddy-moulded trunk inset with visible tube over replaced hemispherical cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating brass level adjustment screw to underside.98cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial, 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his name to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856.
Lot 37
A FINE AND RARE GEORGE II WALNUT MERCURY DIAL BAROMETERJOHN HALLIFAX, BARNSLEY, CIRCA 1730The 6 inch engraved brass break-arch dial with radial foliate scroll engraved centre within applied silvered concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches 28-31 divided and labelled in tenths and with additional further scale divided 1-30 over the same range to the outer track, the inner margin with annotations Tempestous, Rain Wind or Snow, Changeable, Fair or Frost, Settle Fair or Frost and Very Dry, with scroll-pierced steel hand and spandrels engraved with leafy sprays within a herringbone border, beneath arch centred with a domed silvered boss signed Jn:o Hallifax, Barnsley, Inv't & Fecit flanked by conforming leafy scroll infill and herringbone surround, the case in the form of a longcase clock with block upstand to the domed caddy surmount standing on cross-grain ogee mouldings over additional plinth to superstructure, with cavetto cornice and triple-line bordered break-arch frieze over the glazed dial aperture secured by screws and applied with slender three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with conforming quarter columns to the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over triple-line edged book-match veneered panel infill around a central circular section fitted with a manual pointer for the engraved brass recording ring with concentric scales matching those of the barometer dial above, the box base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming book-match veneered panel to fascia and cavetto over ogee moulded inverted caddy to underside, the rear with slender door revealing mercury syphon tube and pulley mechanism for the dial. 124.5cm (49ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: A Descendant of the Spencer Stanhope Family of Cannon Hall, Barnsley. John Hallifax is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as the son of the local vicar, born in Springthorpe, Lincolnshire in 1694. The family name was originally Waterhouse but was changed by his grandfather during the previous century. John Hallifax moved to Barnsley and set up as a clockmaker after his father's death in 1711; he had seven children and was succeeded in his business by his fifth son, Joseph (1728-62), after his death in 1750. In addition to Joseph his fourth son, George, also became a clockmaker in Doncaster, where he later twice served as Mayor of the town. John's third son, Thomas, moved to London and became an eminent banker, he served as Lord Mayor and became a member of Parliament. The regard to which John Hallifax was held is evident in the inscription on his tombstone which reads: 'Whose abilities and virtue few in these times have attained. His art and industry were such as his ingenious inventions will be a lasting monument of his merit -- such as recommended him to the favour and esteem of all good men that knew him'. The current instrument belongs to a small series produced by John Hallifax during the second quarter of the 18th century. The glazed front panel over the dial is designed to be removable to allow adjustment whilst the instrument is being set-up but is then secured by screws to prevent tampering. The recording dial in the trunk allows any changes in the pressure to be observed without having to touch the principal dial. Dial barometers by John Hallifax have traditionally been very highly sought-after with examples residing in some of the most important collections of both clocks and instruments as well as fine furniture and objects. One such example was offered at Christie's London in their sale of the Samuel Messer Collection of English Furniture, Clocks & Barometers 5th December 1991 (lot 12) where it achieved £32,000 hammer. More recently another was sold at Tennants, Leyburn in their Autumn Catalogue Sale 18th November 2010 (lot 1404) for £40,000.Condition Report: The barometer is now fitted with a standard wheel barometer syphon tube which is filled with mercury. The pulley assembly is also that from a standard wheel barometer and there is evidence of a different mechanism being fitted at some point. The dial is in clean condition with good strong engraving showing only very slight wear. The hand is missing its tip.The case is in good original condition but with some historic repairs. The superstructure has historic replacements to the ogee cross-grain mouldings (most noticeably to both sides of the lower tier). The rear of the superstructure shows evidence of re-gluing hence it is likely that the barometer at some point was in fairly tired condition with a few sections missing from the mouldings. The cornice moulding has been replaced to the right-hand side and has had a repair to the front left-hand corner; the frieze above the dial also has some patching to the veneers. The glazed front panel has repaired cracks to the arch section and is a little warped; the securing screws are replacements. The trunk has some historic shrinkage to the figured veneers and some patching-in to the banded borders otherwise is in good condition. The side veneers (to both the hood section and the trunk) are in fine condition. The central recording dial has lost its silvering and the hand is a replacement. The base appears all-original but has been re-glued. The front panel also shows some shrinkage/movement within the stringing towards the margins. The rear door appears original. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear and a few small additional historic repairs to the mouldings. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 51
Y A SWISS TRAVELLING ALARM TIMEPIECE COMPENDIUM WITH BAROMETER, CALENDAR AND THERMOMETER RETAILED BY GUILLERMIN, PARIS, CIRCA 1930The engine-turned nickel finish eight-day watch-type keyless lever timepiece movement with 1.25 inch square brushed copper-finish dial inscribed GUILLERMIN, PARIS over 8 to centre, with luminous vertical Arabic numerals to chapter ring and inscribed Fab. En Suisse to lower margin, with luminous baton hands set behind rectangular plexiglass crystal with two-position winding crown beneath, the snap-on rear cover numbered 284489, set into the lower left hand corner of a square rose-gold coloured frame alongside a conforming manual calendar with apertures for day-of-the-week and month within outer track for date-of-the-month, beneath aneroid barometer annotated in barometric inches and millimetres and annotated in French to upper left, and a CENTIGRADE and FAHRENHEIT scale dial barometer to upper right, the whole assembly pivoted at the top within in a crocodile skin covered folding 'easel' wallet case.The wallet 8.5cm (3.375ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep and 10cm (4ins) high when open. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Condition Report: The timepiece movement is working, the barometer responds to change in pressure (has been bag tested) and the thermometer responds to change in temperature hence the compendium is fully operational. All dials are in fine original condition and the metal frame of the case has only very slight edge wear. The crocodile hide is in good condition with only light wear and some relatively light moisture staining however is dry hence requires 'feeding'. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 53
A SWISS LEATHER-CASED TRAVELLING ALARM TIMEPIECE COMPENDIUM WITH BAROMETER AND THERMOMETER LECOULTRE, GENEVA, CIRCA 1925The circular eight-day watch type keyless lever movement with rectangular Art Deco luminous cream Vertical Arabic numeral dial inscribed EIGHT-DAYS to centre and signed LECOULTRE to upper margin, with luminous hands set within rectangular glazed chrome bezel, the case with three-position winding crown at six o'clock and fitted via pin-hinges at the top into a hard folding leather covered 'easel' wallet, alongside a conforming Aneroid barometer, calibrated in Barometric inches, with the usual observations and signed LECOULTRE to lower edge with mercury tube Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale thermometer between.The wallet 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 10.5cm (4.125ins) deep and 10cm (4ins) high when open. Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.
Lot 58
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER WITH THERMOMETERDENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1845The circular four pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw type spring detent escapement, split bimetallic balance incorporating cylindrical timing weights and helical balance spring, the backplate with spring set-up ratchet, faceted diamond endstone, blued steel movement pillar and backcock securing screws, the 3.75 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial beneath inscription DENT, LONDON, Chronometer Maker, to the, QUEEN, No. 1945 across the centre and DOWN/UP power reserve dial, with gold spade hands set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel, with shuttered winding hole to underside and mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, the mahogany three-tier case with push button clasp for the top tier applied with paper trade label for FRANCIS M. MOORE, CHRONOMETER MAKER TO THE LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY, WATCHMAKER, OPTICIAN & c., 102, HIGH STREET,... BELFAST... to the inside surface, the middle tier with enamel roundel inscribed DENT, 1943 to front and applied with a later F and C silvered scale mercury thermometer to the inner right hand margin of the glass, the base with brass key escutcheon to front and brass carrying handles to sides.The box 16.5cm (6.5ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) square. Edward John Dent was a talented horologist who at the age of 17 transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking. Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co. The chronometer maker and retailer Francis M. Moore operated from 100 High Street (1st floor) Belfast from 1864 until 1899 when they became a Limited Company. In Dublin he was registered as a 'Practical Chronometer, Optician and Watchmaker' at 23 Eden Quay 1868-80 before moving to 28 Eden Quay by 1890.Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The steelwork has strong blued finish and the plates show faint evidence of being previously spotted (and now have a few light finger-marks from handling). The dial has slight mellowing to the tarnish otherwise is in fine condition; the tip of the minute hand is a little discoloured. The inside of the bowl is stamped 'DENT' over '1943'. The bowl and gimbals are in good clean condition with only light spots of discolouration/tarnishing evident. The rear of the bowl retains nice original pivoted dust plug for the winding hole. The tipsy winding key appears original and is stamped '1943'. The box is in fine condition. The paper labels applied to the inside of the top tier are intact with slight tears only evident in the one for 'Francis Moore'. The thermometer is in good working condition having only slight mellowing to the silvered scale. The exterior of the case is also in fine condition having only few very small bumps and bruises. The original fired enamel name disc is present and undamaged albeit a little faded. The box retains its original lock but there is no case key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 6
A RARE GEORGE III MAHOGANY HODOMETER OR WAYWISERW. AND S. JONES, LONDON, CIRCA 1800With 31.5 inch diameter wheel bound with an iron tyre and with six tapered spokes around a brass hub engaging with take-off gearing contained within the left hand fork of the handle assembly, the right hand fork incorporating a hinged section to allow removal of the wheel with locking via a knurled brass screw, the upper section with inverted 7.25 inch circular silvered register engraved W. & S. Jones, 30 Lower Holborn, London to centre within concentric inner scale calibrated in Roman numeral MILES (I to X) and Arabic Furlongs (0 to 8 for each mile) to be read by the shorter of the two blued steel hands within outer scales calibrated in Poles (0 to 40) and Yards (0 to 220) to be read by the longer hand, set behind a hinged glazed circular moulded wooden bezel beneath elaborate yoke-shaped handle 137cm (54ins) high overall, 32cm (11.5ins) wide at the handle. William and Samuel Jones are recorded in Clifton, Gloria Dictionary of British Scientific Instrument makers 1550-1851 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). Banfield notes that William Jones was apprenticed to the highly regarded maker Benjamin Martin whilst Samuel was apprenticed to George Adams (junior) instrument-maker to George III and optician to the Prince of Wales. The partnership was one of the most important firms of scientific instrument makers of the late Georgian/Regency period and were particularly well known for their microscopes. The current lot would have been a particularly valuable instrument for surveyors charged with creating maps and plans during the latter years of the 18th century. The importance of the instrument's role is reflected in the quality of its construction with the dial in particular being finely engraved and finished. When reviewing comparable surviving instruments of this type it becomes clear that different makers such as Dollond, Thomas Rubergall, William Frazer, and W. and S. Jones appear to have sold essentially identical instruments. This would suggest that they were probably made in one workshop who then supplied them to various makers for retail. One possible candidate for the supplier would be the workshop established by George Adams, as several earlier variants of this design by him are known including an example in the King George III collection housed at The Science Museum, London. This suggests that Adams was used to making such instruments hence was best suited to supply them in reasonable numbers to other makers.
Lot 88
A FRENCH GILT BRASS 'JAPONESQUE' MANTEL TIMEPIECETHE MOVEMENT STAMPED FOR VICTOR ATHANASE-PIERRET, CIRCA 1880The circular single train eight-day movement with tic-tac escapement regulated by integral short-bob pendulum, the backplate with arched lower margin and stamped with oval trademark VAP,. BREVETE, S.G.D.G. to backplate, the twelve-piece Arabic enamel cartouche numeral dial with winged female term and scroll cast brass centre and blued steel hands set behind fixed bevel-glazed bezel, the case modelled as an elaborate oriental gong stand with grotesque mask centred stylised strapwork scroll-pierced arch over the fish-scale decorated drum housing the movement surmounted by a pair of dragons, flanked by decorative cast square section columns over a trestle type base with elaborate scroll-pierced apron panel flanked by conforming openwork brackets, set on a cruciform-ended platform further decorated with a pierced apron to front.41cm (16.25ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Victor Athanase-Pierret is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, 21st Century edition, as born in 1806 and died in 1893. He worked in Paris and invented lamp clocks with turning globes marked with hour figures in 1863. Tardy in Dictionnaire des Horlogers Francais notes that he was born in Bucy-les-Pierrepont and apprenticed at age 13 to a maker named Rolin, stayed there 5 years, then moved to Paris. He exhibited at the London Exposition in 1851 where he presented 'une pendule planetaire' (an orrery), he also published a volume titled Horlogerie, outillage et mecanique in 1885.
Lot 169
Giacomo Agostini (Italy) signed Italian Moto GP ½ Scale Mini helmet, signed on helmet with black sharpie, Over a period of 17 years, Giacomo Agostini achieved an impressive 15 World Championship titles and 122 Grand Prix wins. Of these wins, 8 World Championships were amassed in the 500cc class (the forerunner to MotoGP). Giacomo (nicknamed Ago) dominated motorcycle racing for two decades, with two different manufacturers. Although he retired from racing in 1977, Giacomo remains to this day the most successful motorcycle champion in Grand Prix history. Also includes signed action 8”x10” photo and COA with exact photo proof. (3 items in total)
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