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Lot 124
Diecast: A collection of seven boxed diecast scale model vehicles to include: three Bburago examples: Jaguar E, Jaguar SS 100 and Jaguar E Cabriolet; one Maisto Jaguar XK120; and three various Franklin Mint vehicles. Original boxes, appears in good condition. Please assess photographs. (one box)
Lot 202
Rivarossi: A boxed Rivarossi, HO Scale, Union Pacific Two Tone Gray Passenger Car Set, Reference R6993; together with another Union Pacific Two Tone Gray Passenger Car Set, Reference R6994. Original boxes, general wear expected with age. Used condition. Untested for working order. Please assess photographs. (2)
Lot 130
Diecast: A collection of four boxed diecast model vehicles to comprise: NewRay 1:43 Peterbilt Model 380; and three DCP by First Gear 1/64 Scale Models: Cappello Heavy Transport 60-1119, Fallen Flag Lisa Motor Lines 60-1085, and Green Chevy C65 Stake Truck 60-0918. Original boxes, general wear expected with age. Condition of vehicles is very good. Please assess photographs. (4)
Lot 132
Road Legends: A collection of four boxed Road Legends, 1:18 Scale diecast models, to comprise: 1957 Ford Ranchero, 1934 Ford Pick Up, 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville and 1948 Ford Pick-Up. Original boxes, general wear expected with age. Vehicles appear in very good condition. Please assess photographs. (4)
Lot 197
A WWII Second World War related silk ' escape ' map. Side G depicting Sumatra (South) and Java (Extreme North West) and side H depicting Borneo (South West), Sumatra (Extreme South) and Java (East & West). Scale 1:100,000. Shows all main roads, canals and railways during the period. Measures approx 90x60cm.
Lot 98
AN INCOMPLETE FRENCH SILVERED AND GILT BRASS NOVELTY AUTOMATON WINDMILL TIMEPIECE ATTRIBUTED TO ANDRE ROMAIN GUILMET, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day single train circular timepiece movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate next to stamped serial number 2693, the 2.25 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with recessed gilt centre behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, positioned beneath a BAROMETRE ANEROIDE with conforming gilt centre and silvered scale calibrated in millimetres of mercury and with the usual observations in French set behind conforming bevelled glass incorporating a recording pointer, the case modelled as a windmill tower with the slightly flared cylindrical upright rendered with bonded blocks and applied FAHRENHEIT opposing CENTIGRADE and REAUMUR thermometer scales to the sides, the circular plinth base with foliate pierced brass gallery over hinged miniature door enclosing the winding square for the spring-driven windmill sail automata movement contained within flanked by dummy windows, with moulded brass skirt set on a circular black marble plinth, (sail assembly and one thermometer tube lacking, automaton pully system incomplete).The tower 41cm (16.25ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) high overall, 17cm (6.75ins) diameter at the base. Andre Romain Guilmet was born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France. He was a credited as a watchmaker and inventor who specialised in producing novelty and mystery clocks for which he applied for a number of patents for designs. Amongst his other Patents was that for a bicycle where the driving chain was set below the seat. He is best known for his 'mysterieuse' figural clock with glass pendulum, this takes the form of a woman holding pendulum in her outstretched hand and arm over a marble base containing the clock below. The pendulum is impulsed by the mechanism underneath her that moves the figure imperceptibly from side to side (see following lot). Guilmet's industrial series of clocks, which includes the current lot, features automated clocks in the form of windmills, lighthouses, automobiles, boats, steam hammers, boilers, etc.; another 'windmill' automaton timepiece from this series is illustrated in Roberts, Derek Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks figure 22-28.
Lot 18
Y A REGENCY SCOTTISH PARTRIDGEWOOD MERCURY STICK BAROMETERW. URE, GLASGOW, CIRCA 1820The herringbone banded partridgewood veneered trunk with triangular top over visible tube and inset with a two-piece ivory scale calibrated in barometric inches 27-31 to the right-hand side opposing the usual observations over signature W. Ure, Glasgow to the left, the base with hinged box cover enclosing the tube bulb cistern.100cm (39.5cm) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased from W. Stockbridge and Sons Limited, Cambridge, 19th June 1976 for £145. William Ure is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 15 Deanside Lane, Glasgow 1812-20, and 40 Stockwell, Glasgow 1819-20. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - 9XB7M5F4Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 138
A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU SMALL CARTEL TIMEPIECE WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEATLE LIEVRE, PARIS, MID 18th CENTURYThe circular four pillar eight-day single going barrel movement now with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, and pull quarter repeat operating two hammers for the hours and quarters, the backplate with visible repeat work and signed Le Lievre AParis to right hand margin, the 4,75 inch circular convex blue-on-white enamel Roman numeral dial signed LELIEVRE, A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex glazed cavetto moulded cast gilt bezel, the case cast and chased with a generous asymmetric openwork rococo scroll crest issuing a pendant foliate floral trial to the right-hand side continuing down over the rocaille bordered dial aperture, the left-hand side with leafy foliage issuing from an asymmetric arrangement of layered generous foliate scrolls set beneath the dial incorporating a fish scale fretwork panel to front and terminated with floral blooms, the rear with brass plate incorporating a shaped hinged door.44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. The layout of the repeat work used in the present timepiece is derived from one of the earliest forms first utilised by English makers for 'silent pull-repeating' table clocks from the mid 1670's onwards, but with further refinements to negate the need for a pumping arbor for the quarters (see Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Clock Pull Repeat Striking 1675-1725 page 125). Condition Report: Movement is in dusty neglected condition however the going train will run and the pull-repeat work is operational. As catalogued the platform lever escapement is a later modification replacing the earlier pendulum escapement however all wheels from the third wheel inclusive below appear original. We do not have a winding key of the correct size so are unable to test the mainspring wind fully; the size of the barrel suggests that the duration may be longer than eight-days. The repeat work is operational but currently out of sync with the hands hence requires adjustment; the mechanism is now only fitted with one later bell hence for the repeat work to sound correctly at least one bell and its mount will be required. The movement will need a clean/service before putting to use. The dial has some enamel chipping around the winding hole otherwise appears free from noticeable damage; the minute hand has been repaired. The case is generally in very good original condition with old gilding showing relatively minor edge wear. Two of the four movement securing screws are replacements and the fish scale fret is also probably a replacement. There is a small hole beneath the fretwork panel probably to allow insertion of a pin to start the pendulum (when one was fitted). The rear has some distortion to the brass panel otherwise is in good condition. Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 33
A RARE MAHOGANY CASED COMBINED BAROGRAPH AND THERMOGRAPH OR STORMOGRAPHRETAILED BY G. PRESCOTT, BELFAST, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 20th CENTURYThe barograph mechanism with eight-segment aneroid chamber connected via a silvered brass armature to an inked pointer for recording the change in barometric pressure on a clockwork-driven rotating paper scale lined drum, the thermograph with coiled bimetallic strip mounted within the same armature operating a second inked pointer, the armature stamped REG. No. 476369 and the silvered collar around the right-hand of two ink bottles engraved G. PRESCOTT, OPTICIAN, BELFAST, the case with bevel-glazed five-panel cover over ogee moulded skirt base applied with silver presentation plate engraved TO MR. J.D. CAMPBELL, FROM THE PUPILS & TEACHERS OF, MOSSLEY P.E. SCHOOL to front, above an apron drawer for spare charts, on disc feet.23cm (9ins) high, 36cm (14.25ins) wide, 21.5cm (8.75ns) deep. G. Prescott of Belfast does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources, however A firm with the name George Prescott is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from various addresses in Dublin from 1879 until after 1901. It is therefore probably likely that the suppliers of the present lot were a branch of this firm operating out of Belfast during the early 20th century. The present lot was probably supplied to G. Prescott by Short and Mason who developed such instruments in collaboration with Taylor Instrument Companies Limited during the inter-war period. Products of this collaboration were mostly sold under the 'Tycos' brand. Condition Report: Timepiece movement is in working condition however a gentle clean/service is probably advisable. The aneroid mechanism will respond to change in pressure (has been carefully bag-tested) hence the bellows appear sound. The thermograph also responds to change in temperature hence also is in working order. The mechanism retain silvered finish with minimal wear but with overall patchy oxidation and some micro-bubbling to the baseplate plating. The ink bottle is stained but appears undamaged. The case is in good original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age-rleated blemishes.Instrument is complete with winder for the clockwork mechanism and a quantity of spare charts. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 15
A FINE AND RARE GEORGE III SCOTTISH INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALBALTHAZAR KNIE, EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1790The 12 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches 28-31 and divided into hundreds three times to outer track, the centre finely engraved with foliate festoon swags signed Knie, Fecit over starburst and conforming oval cartouche inscribed Edinburgh, within inner track annotated Stormy, Much Rain, Rain, Changeable, Fair, Settled Fair, Very Dry, with steel hand and a brass recording pointer set behind glazed cast brass cavetto moulded bezel, the chevron-edged rounded-top case inset with silvered HYGROMETER, also with fine foliate festoon engraved centre signed KNIE EDIN'R, annotated DRY/DAMP and set within glazed brass bezel, over baluster-shaped upright centred with an arched glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale alcohol Thermometer within moulded surround and flanked by inlaid oval conch shell motifs, the base also rounded and centred with a circular fan cartouche.107cm (42.25ins) high, 34cm (13.5ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Christie's, London sale 500 Years: Decorative Arts, Europe 23rd September 2010 (lot 145) for £5,643.79. Balthazar Knie is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 and Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Cork, Ireland from 1773 before moving to Edinburgh in 1776 where he remained until his death in 1817. He was born in Germany and spent several years travelling around Europe demonstrating his skills as a glass blower and barometer maker before finally settling in Edinburgh. He gained a considerable local reputation as a maker and repairer of barometers (and sand glasses including for maritime use). Knie was a notably inventive maker who is perhaps best known for developing a form of angle tube barometer which, by introducing a second acute angle bend into the tube, resulted in a more compact design (see Goodison, page 171, Plate 107).
Lot 26
Y A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD CASED SYMPIESOMETERDOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1830The glazed rectangular case with concave upstand and cavetto cornice to pediment above rectangular silvered scale inscribed Improved Sympiesometer nest to the applied central siphon tube filled with pink-stained oil incorporating low cistern bulb to the left limb beside tube terminating with a further sealed bulb at the top, the left hand margin with mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer, opposing vertical scale for degrees Fahrenheit ranging between 10 and 110 set behind slide with scale annotated for barometric inches 27-31 and with the usual weather observations to the right, the upper edge of the slide fitted with angled brass pointer for calibration against the temperature scale behind and with rack-and-pinion screw adjustment via a brass knob to the exterior of the case, the lower edge with recessed circular level recording disc labelled Register, engraved with barometric scale visible through an arched aperture in the plate and manually adjusted via projecting rim to the left hand side of the case, the lower margin signed DOLLOND, LONDON.59cm (23ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Bonhams, London sale of FINE CLOCKS Wednesday 7th July 2016 (lot 7) for £1,820. 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. The sympiesometer was invented by Alexander Adie of Edinburgh in 1818 and is essentially an improved version of Robert Hooke's thermobarometer which was subject of a paper presented to the Royal Society in 1668. The instrument works by having a syphon tube filled with liquid open to the air at one end and with trapped gas at the other (sulphuric acid and hydrogen were used in later sympiesometers). As barometric pressure increases the liquid will be forced down the tube causing the gas to be compressed, resulting in a change in level in the tube; however the volume of the gas changes with temperature so before a reliable reading can be taken the instrument would first need to be calibrated by adjusting the position of the movable barometer scale in relation to the temperature scale behind to reflect the reading provided by the thermometer. The sympiesometer was conceived by Adie as an alternative to the mercury marine barometer as it was smaller and believed to be less susceptible to the motion of a vessel at sea.
Lot 23
A FINE GEORGE II/III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH LARGE SCALE THERMOMETERJOHN BENNETT, LONDON, MID 18th CENTURYThe break-arch case with central brass Classical bust finial over cavetto cornice and hinged brass-framed arch glazed door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Bennett, LONDON to upper section, the caddy moulded trunk applied with a tall shaped-top silvered Fahrenheit Scale alcohol thermometer incorporating drilled brass shield to the bulb and with annotations ranging from Extreme Cold to Extreme Hot, over rounded base applied with a hemispherical cistern cover and incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.101cm (39.5ins) high overall 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Sotheby's, London sale of Important Clocks, Watches & Wristwatches 14th December 2006 (lot 7) for £4,322.50. John Bennett (III) is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1733, and working from Hatton Wall, London, until 1746, when he relocated to Old Bailey before finally moving to Fleet Street in 1751. Nicholas Goodison in ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 notes that John Bennett worked up until 1768 and illustrates an undated trade card indicating that he was located at 'The Globe, Crown Court, between St. Ann's, Soho, and Golden Square'. Bennett was a fine maker who held warrants to three members of the Royal Family and most likely had a working relationship with the eminent scientific instrument maker Jonathan Sisson.
Lot 28
Y A VICTORIAN CASED SET OF GILT BRASS ANEROID POCKET BAROMETER WITH A COMPASS AND A THERMOMETERNEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe 1.75 inch circular silvered register inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, 19510 beneath Compensated and with blued steel pointer to centre within concentric scale calibrated for barometric inches 25-31 divided down to twentieths of an inch and with the usual observations, within outer 0-6,000 altimeter scale divided into fifty foot intervals, the frosted gilt brass case with recording pointer applied to the inside of the knurled rotating glazed bezel beneath suspension post fitted with a ring, set beside a conforming compass with engraved rose and signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON to the recessed centre divided N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW within a raised outer scale divided for degrees numbered for every ten, beneath needle-locking plunger to the suspension post, the green velvet-lined D-ended folding case also inset with an ivory scale mercury tube Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale thermometer inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA to lid incorporating embossed gilt crown trademark to the velvet, the exterior covered in iron-red Morocco leather gilt inscribed E.E.P. to the domed lid within a tooled border.The compass and barometer each 4.8cm (1.875ins) diameter; the leather case 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep, 3.5cm (1.375ins) high closed. Provenance: Gifted by Elizabeth Palmer (Huntley and Palmer) to the vendor. 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. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - ZTP65TZ9Barometer needle did move when bag tested suggesting the vacuum chamber is sound however the reading provided does not reflect barometric pressure hence attention to mechanism is required. The silvering is in fine condition with negligeable discolouration. Barometer case retains original finish albeit with notable discolouration to circumference band, a spot to the rear cover and the suspension post/ring. Compass is working and scales are in good condition with almost no discolouration. Gilt brass case has similar patchy discolouration/tarnishing as the barometer. Thermometer is in fine condition. Travelling case has wear and overall aging/discolouration to the exterior surface and the interior of the lid around the clasp hook. The velvet lining is in fine condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 20
A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERI. POLTI, HULL, EARLY CIRCA 1800 The 8 inch rosette leafy floral spray decorated circular silvered register signed I. POLTI, HULL within concentric scale divided in barometric inches and annotated with the usual observations, with steel pointer set behind glazed cavetto moulded brass bezel with a brass recording pointer applied to the glass, the chevron edged case with circular fan rosette to the open triangular pediment over arched glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer and twin oval conch shell motifs to the baluster-shaped trunk, the rounded base further inlaid with conforming fan rosette.99cm (39ins) high, 25cm (9.75ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased from Christopher Sykes Antiques, Woburn, June 27th 1983 for £330. I. Polti is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Hull circa 1780-1800. Condition Report: Tube is filled and currently plugged for transport. The dial/register is in fine condition with good even slightly mellow colour to the silvering. The thermometer is in fine working condition with silvering matching the dial. The case is I very good original condition with faults very much limited to monor veneer shrinkage and a few minor historic bumps and scuffs. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 174
A FINE VICTORIAN EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE REGULATOR WITH UNUSUAL PULL-CHAIN WINDINGE. FISHER, BATH, MID 19th CENTURYThe substantial four double-screwed pillar movement with thick ogee-topped tapered plates measuring 9.75 inches high and 6.5 inches wide at the base, enclosing four-wheel train with Harrison's maintaining power, high pinion counts, six-spoke wheel crossings and deadbeat escapement with jewelled pallets regulated by faceted glass jar mercury compensated pendulum suspended from the case backboard and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the frontplate fitted with pull-chain sprung ratchet mechanism to facilitate keyless winding of the movement, the 14 inch circular silvered brass dial with recessed subsidiary seconds over engraved signature E. Fisher, Bath and conforming Roman numeral hour dial to centre, within outer minute ring incorporating Arabic five minute annotations, with blued steel hands, the arched case with full-height glazed door enclosing finely carved foliate scroll apron incorporating floral trail pendants beneath the dial over conforming relief-carved apron panel to lower margin, the 'plum-pudding' figured backboard applied with pendulum beat scale, the sides with hinged movement access flaps, the base with frieze flanked by leaf-carved scrolls fronting swollen ogee-outline waist moulding, over recessed oval panel fronted plinth and ogee moulded skirt with squab feet.218.5cm (86ins) high, 68cm (26.75ins) wide, 32cm (12.5ins) deep. Edwin Fisher first worked as a watchmaker and a jeweller from 13 Somerset buildings, Bath, from circa 1819 before moving to 14 New Bond Street by 1833. On a trade card, he is styled as a watchmaker, specialising in French watches, chronometers, and repeaters, as well as carrying out repairs to musical works and offering a supply of keys and precious metal chains. In 1842 Edwin Fisher was working from 13 Abbey Churchyard, and then moved again, to 9 Old Bond Street, in 1846; he is believed to have retired in 1866. The movement of the present lot is particularly robustly built and finely finished with plates approximately 5mm thick, large blued-steel pillar securing screws and collets, separate pivot plate for the escape wheel positioned on the backplate, and a heavy-gauge dial plate. The quality of the movement is mirrored in the case with fine carved decoration beneath the dial and well-chosen 'plum-pudding' figured mahogany veneers. The glass mercury jar pendulum is also very well made with finely finished steel frame cut faceted jar.
Lot 30
A RARE FRENCH COMBINED ANEROID BAROMETER AND TIMEPIECE COMPENDIUME. BOURDON AND RICHARD, PARIS, CIRCA 1875The circular eight-day single train timepiece movement with silvered platform lever escapement vertically planted on the backplate engraved with a regulation scale and stamped RICHARD, A PARIS over serial number 237 to left hand margin, the backplate also applied with a cocked gear for driving the centre arbor for the concentric-scale barometer hand, engaging with a delicate curved toothed rack pivoted beneath a shaped bridge and connected via a crank to the opposing ends of a curved Bourdon-type elliptical section aneroid pressure-sensing chamber enveloping the movement and secured to rear of the dial via a bracket at the apex, the lower rear edge of the dial plate further stamped with FR monogram roundel over 7180 and RICHARD, A PARIS, the circular two piece white enamel dial with recessed 3.5 inch Roman numeral centre and blued steel moon hands set within outer scale calibrated in barometric inches and annotated with the usual observations in German, the lower margin inscribed METALL, BAROMETER between E BOURDON, ET RICHARD, BREVETTE'S, PARIS, GOLDENE MEDAILLIE, DER AUST'NE 1849 and a second obscured/incomplete medallion, the cylindrical case with bevel-glazed hinged bezel fitted with a barometer recording pointer to the glass opposing conforming push-fit glazed bezel to rear, beneath suspension ring pivoted within a ball-shaped post to top; cradled in original dark blue velvet-lined Morocco covered travelling case with hinged brass carrying handle to the arched-top and removable dial shutter panel to front.The timepiece 15cm (6ins) diameter, 7.5cm (3ins) deep, and 17cm (6.75ins) high with handle down; the case 22cm (8.5ins) high with handle down, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. The firm Freres Richard is noted in Banfield, Edwin Antique Barometers, an illustrated survey as being founded in Paris in 1858. Although they were predominantly clockmakers Richard Freres produced barometers for the engineer and inventor Eugene Bourdin who had devised a design of aneroid barometer alongside Lucien Vidie. Both Bourdon and Vidie exhibited Aneroid Barometers at the Great Exhibition of 1851; Vidie subsequently sued Bourdon for the infringement of his Patent. Vidie initially lost the case but was granted an award of 10,000 francs on appeal in 1861 by which time his patent had expired. The present lot is a fairly rare model with only around 500-600 believed to have been made by Richard, and benefits from retaining its original travelling case in fine condition. Condition Report: REPORT UPDATED 12/02/2025The timepiece movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears free form any visible alteration or noticeable replacements, a precautionary gentle clean/service may be advisabele. The barometer mechanism also appears to be in good condition and will respond to change in pressure when 'bag tested'. The Bourdon tube however is a replacement so no assurances as to the accuracy of the barometer can be provided. The timepiece dial is in very good condition with no visible damage other than a couple of light surface scratches. The outer concentric barometer scale however has a filled loss/chipping to the lower edge causing the right-hand medallion to be mostly missing; there are also numerous less visible hairline cracks to the barometer ring. The case is in fine condition with minimal blemishes/discolour to the lacquer finish. The outer leather travelling case is also in fine condition with only minimal wear to the interior linings and some very slight wear/scratching to the exterior.Timepiece is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 209
A FINE GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED FIGURED MAHOGANY MUSICAL TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKPRINCE AND CATTLES, YORK, CIRCA 1800The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5.25 inches and verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment to the rod, the musical train playing a choice of seven tunes on twelve bells with twelve hammers, via a 4 inch long 2.75 inch diameter pinned cylinder transversely positioned to the upper left of the backplate, at every hour after the sounding of the hour bell, the backplate engraved with a continuous geometric border incorporating foliate spray spandrel decoration to the angles and fitted with a pendulum holdfast clip to lower margin, the 8 inch arched cream japanned Roman numeral dial with fine herringbone engraved gilt brass spade hands beneath arch with twin subsidiary CHIME/SILENT and TINK A TINK/EASTER HYMN/LIFE LET US CHERISH/BLUE BELL OF SCOTLAND/CARRY OWEN/LOVELY NANCY/GALLEY SLAVE tune selection dials with conforming engraved gilt brass pointers and with signature Prince & Cattles, YORK to apex between, the flame figured mahogany case with brass ball finial to the concave-sided pyramidal upstand set on a platform faced with brass fish scale sound frets, over complex break-arch top mouldings applied with four further brass ball finials at the corners, the break-arch hinged glazed front door inset with brass fillet mouldings to the edge of the aperture and flanked by brass stop-fluted canted angles, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear matching the front and on generous cavetto moulded skirt base fitted with substantial cast brass ogee bracket feet.64cm (25.25ins) high, 37.5cm (14.75ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. John Prince is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as born in York in 1763. He was apprenticed to the scientific instrument maker and cutler Thomas Willans in 1778 and died in 1835. Robert Cattle was born in 1767, he was a watchmaker and silversmith who served as High Sheriff of York in 1816, was Lord Mayor in 1841, and died the following year in 1842. Prince and Cutler formed a partnership, alongside fellow clockmaker and gunsmith John Hampston, in around 1777 which continued up until around 1810.
Lot 81
A GILT BRASS ANNULAR ARMILLARY SPHERE ORRERY TIMEPIECE DEVON CLOCKS, EXMOUTH, CIRCA 1991The 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. 1056/1500, 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; with Certificate of Authenticity dated 23rd September 1991 and instruction papers.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 Devon 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, clean fully working condition having been recently serviced. Dome is undamaged and the wooden plinth is in good original condition.Timepiece is complete with integral winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 16
A SCOTTISH GEORGE III CHEVRON-EDGED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER BALTHAZAR KNIE, EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1800The onion-top chevron-edged case with visible tube and inset with an arched silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right, opposing the usual observations to the left, beneath banner issuing floral sprays signed KNIE, EDIN'R to the arch, the base with oval lozenge-shaped cistern cover.99cm (39ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased from The Old Malthouse Antiques, Hungerford, 14th January 1989 for £1,500. Balthazar Knie is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 and Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Cork, Ireland from 1773 before moving to Edinburgh in 1776 where he remained until his death in 1817. He was born in Germany and spent several years travelling around Europe demonstrating his skills as a glass blower and barometer maker before finally settling in Edinburgh. He gained a considerable local reputation as a maker and repairer of barometers (and sand glasses including for maritime use). Knie was a notably inventive maker who is perhaps best known for developing a form of angle tube barometer which, by introducing a second acute angle bend into the tube, resulted in a more compact design (see Goodison, page 171, Plate 107); a very similar instrument to the present is illustrated by Goodison on page 175 (plates 112-13).
Lot 6
A RARE GEORGE III MAHOGANY HODOMETER OR WAYWISERDOLLOND, 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 Dollond, 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, 30.5cm (12ins) wide at the handle. Provenance:Private Collection. 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. 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.
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Y A FINE GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY BOWFRONTED 'FLAT-TO-THE-WALL' MERCURY STICK BAROMETERRAMSDEN, LONDON, CIRCA 1795With ebonised shouldered urn finial to the concave-sided upstand and cavetto cornice, over rectangular bow-glazed silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left, the lower left corner signed Ramsden, London, the trunk of the same bowed profile incorporating Vernier setting square beneath the cavetto throat moulding over fine figured veneers line-edged in ebony, the base with turned ebonised half vase cistern cover flanked by canted angles inlaid with ebony 'flutes' over cavetto moulded underside.103cm (43ins) high, 11cm (4.25ins) wide. Jesse Ramsden is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from several addresses in London 1762 until his death in 1800, however by 1782 both his workshop and principal retail outlet were on Piccadilly. He was one of the finest instrument makers of the period being particularly well known for his invention of a dividing engine and subsequent equatorial telescope stands. Condition Report: Tube is filled with no apparent airlocks (mercury column will rise all the way to the top of the tube when instrument is tilted). The silvering is in fine condition with nice even colour and the Vernier slide is in working condition. The case is generally in fine condition with faults very much limited to very minor age-related wear. There is no setting key for the Vernier/cistern level included with the instrument. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 13
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN SCOTTISH MAHOGANY BOWFRONTED MERCURY STICK BAROMETERADIE AND SON, EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1835With domed gadroon carved domed caddy surmount over concave cornice and glazed rectangular silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Adie & Son, Edinburgh to upper margin, with straight bowfronted trunk beneath terminating in an conforming inverted reeded caddy cistern cover with stepped ogee top mouldings and leafy bud pendant incorporating a level adjustment disc to underside.107cm (42ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide. Alexander Adie is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as born 1774 and apprenticed to his uncle, the eminent Scottish instrument maker John Miller, in 1789. In 1804 his uncle took him into partnership under the name of Miller and Adie which continued until after Miller's death in 1815. Adie was particularly interested in meteorological instruments and is perhaps best known as the inventor of the Sympiesometer in 1818. In recognition of his work he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1819. He was appointed optician to William IV and later Queen Victoria and took one of his sons, John, into partnership in 1835. Two of his other sons set up businesses; Robert in Liverpool and Patrick in London. Unfortunately John Adie was prone to 'fits of despondency' which resulted in him shooting himself in 1857, Alexander Adie died the following year - no doubt expediated by the stress of his son's demise. Condition Report: Instrument is generally in very fine condition. The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks however the mercury column will almost reach the top of the tube when the instrument is reclined slightly suggesting the presence of a very small amount of air. The scale is in fine condition with nice slightly mellowed colour to the silvering; the Vernier slide is in working order. The case is in very fine condition with the only notable fault being some edge wear to the small section of cavetto moulding applied to the left-hand upper edge of the cistern assembly. The finial is probably a replacement; faults are otherwise very much limited to very light age related wear and blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 11
Y A FINE GEORGE III EBONY BANDED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH HYGROMETERCARY, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The case with swan neck pediment over circular silvered hygrometer annotated DAMP/DRY set behind convex glazed brass bezel, over rectangular brass-framed glazed door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Cary, London to upper margin, the ebony-banded caddy moulded trunk applied with arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale mercury thermometer over circular convex cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.108cm (42.5ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. 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. Condition Report: Instrument is in good original condition having been cosmetically restored at some time in the fairly recent past. The tube is filled with mercury however the column stops a little short of the top of the tube when the instrument is tilted slightly suggesting the presence of some air. The register plate has good clean even silvering and. the brass door is in sound condition however we do not have a key for the lock. The thermometer is in fine working condition. The case is generally very good. The pediment appears original but with evidence that some of the ebonised mouldings may have come loose and been re-stuck at some point. Both sides of the case at the cistern level have some slight bruising otherwise faults to the case are limited to minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 170
Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR PULL REPEATTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR FRANCIS ROBOTHAM, HAMPSTEAD, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shallow-arch plates and anchor escapement escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment to the rod, the backplate with N/S strike/silent lever to top left over pendulum holdfast to centre and shaped lower edge, the 7 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Fran's Robotham, HAMPSTEAD to centre and with pierced steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the arched mahogany case veneered in ebony-line edged satinwood to front incorporating slightly recessed crossbanded panel beneath the dial, the sides with brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded crossbanded skirt base with brass disc feet, (dial finish restored).37cm (14.5ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. A Francis Jonathan Robotham is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Hampstead circa 1790 until 1824. Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements but is a little dull/tarnished in appearance. The going train will just about run and the strike train is operational but is a little slow in its action hence a gentle clean service will be required before clock can be put to use. As catalogued the dial finish has been restored however it is our view that the signature most likely replicates the original. The surface now shows some rubbing/wear mostly around the winding holes, and there is 'texture' to the finish suggesting original surface beneath was crazed. Case is generally in very good original condition with notable faults limited to slight wear to the veneer overlaps bordering the side frets, light bumps to the ebony edging to the front, veneer shrinkage plus a small edge loss to the rear door. The rear skirt also has some splitting away/small losses to the veneer above the feet and wear to the stringing edging the crossbanding of the skirt and the front panel is missing very thin strips of stringing to the lower margin. Otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes.Clock has pendulum but no case key or winder.Condition Report Disclaimer
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A LATE VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED BAROGRAPHUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe mechanism with eight-segment aneroid chamber connected via a lacquered brass armature to an inked pointer for recording the change in barometric pressure on a clockwork-driven rotating paper scale lined drum, the case with heavy bevel-glazed caddy-moulded five-panel cover, over cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating rounded corners and an apron drawer for spare charts, on integral curved bracket feet.23cm (9ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Condition Report: The clockwork mechanism is complete and in working order however a gentle clean/service is advised. The aneroid mechanism does not appear to respond to change in pressure when bag tested which suggests that they are no longer airtight however without the facility to do a thorough test this may prove inconclusive. The rest of the mechanism is otherwise in sound original condition retaining finishes with slight some oxidation/spotting. The ink bottle is intact but heavily ink stained. The case is also in good original condition with some slight ink spotting to the interior otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use; the surface is a little flat/rubbed hence would benefit from a polish.Instrument has winder for the clockwork mechanism but no spare charts. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A RARE GEORGE III SCOTTISH CHEVRON-EDGED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERJOHN RUSSELL, FALKIRK, CIRCA 1790The chevron banded case with swan neck pediment above arch-glazed door enclosing fine engraved silvered brass scale with arched banner titled BAROMETER over Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and opposing the usual weather observations to the left, the lower margin signed Rufsell, Falkirk, the trunk applied with full-height half column enclosing the tube flanked by forty-five degree angle-grain veneers and chevron angles, over a slightly domed oval cistern cover.98cm (38.5ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Bonhams, London sale of FINE CLOCKS Wednesday 7th July 2016 (lot 2) for £1,690. John Russell is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as settling in Falkirk in 1770 where he set up shop opposite the top of Kirk Wynd. He proved to be a very talented watchmaker who was subsequently appointed maker to the Prince of Wales in 1811. In addition to making watches and barometers he advertised as being able to supply musical clocks, organs, microscopes and thermometers. Of his barometers his best known models are a type similar to the present lot, but also fitted with a hygrometer and thermometer (following the specification of Benjamin Martin's 'weather glasses'), and his landmark 'royal' barometers - which are essentially an early design of wheel barometer with subsidiary dials allowing changes in pressure to be obtained down to increments of 0.001 of an inch. John Russell died in 1817 and was succeeded by William Dobbie who was known to have produced a few barometers to Russell's designs. Condition Report: Instrument is filled with mercury but has a very small amount of air as the column will stop around 5mm short of the top of the tube when the instrument is inclined slightly. The scale is in good condition with fairly bright and relatively even colouring to the silvering. The case presents very well however the pediment has been restored and there is a small veneer patch repair to glazed aperture surround. Visible faults are otherwise visible faults are otherwise limited to a small stain to the lower part of the right hand-side and a few very minor age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 19
A FINE AND RARE GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERWHITEHURST, DERBY, CIRCA 1790The 10 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches 29-31 divided into hundredths to outer track, the centre signed Whitehurst, DERBY within inner track annotated FAIR, CHANGEABLE, RAIN, with steel hand and a pierced recording pointer set behind convex glazed cast brass cavetto moulded bezel and fitted with recording adjustment knob to right hand side, the arch-top case decorated with a with fan-inlaid roundel over recessed silvered Fahrenheit scale alcohol thermometer set within generous glazed moulded surround surmounted by fan lunette inlay, with a larger conforming lunette beneath within a geometric parquetry strung border, the rounded base with further parquetry fan lunette and strung border.101.5cm (40ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide. Provenance: The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Christie's, London sale 500 Years: Decorative Arts, Europe 23rd September 2010 (lot 144) for £3,881.25. John Whitehurst (I) was born in Congleton, Cheshire in 1713, he was apprenticed as a clockmaker to his father (of the same name) before setting up business in Derby in 1736 - the same year he installed a turret clock to the newly completed Guildhall. He was an accomplished maker and scientist who had a particular interest in geology. He moved to London in 1780 in order to take up position at the Royal Mint as 'Stamper of the Money Weights' as well as pursue his scientific interests. He was founder member of the Lunar Society and was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He died in 1788 leaving the Derby clockmaking business to his nephew also called John (II) who in-turn took his son of the same name (John III) into partnership in 1809. The firm traded as 'Whitehurst & Son' until 1834 when the business reverted to just 'Whitehurst' on the death of John (II). The business continued under the Whitehurst name until the death of John (III) in 1855 when it was sold to Roskell of Liverpool who subsequently wound-up operations in 1862. However, a former employee, John Smith, resurrected the business which is still trading today as 'Smith of Derby'. John Whitehurst (I) is known for his distinctive design of angle barometer, an example of which was sold in these rooms in the THE BANFIELD COLLECTION OF BAROMETERS 4th September 2007 (lot 125) for £8,000 hammer. His son was one of the first to make wheel barometers, with his earliest models constructed with a Classical column forming the upright above the dial (see Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 page 284, Plate 193). Condition Report: Barometer is generally in good original untouched condition. There is currently no siphon tube fitted (hence is not in working order) however the pulley assembly and recording pointer mechanism are present and in working order. The dial is in fine condition with slight oxidation/mellowing to the silvering only; the glass has probably been reset as the plaster which secures it to the bezel appears relatively fresh. The thermometer is in fine original working condition. The case is essentially untouched retaining fine old surface. The only notable faults are two vertical shrinkage cracks (from movement within the carcass) to each side the lower (drop) section and a small veneer patch repair to the lower edge. Otherwise faults are very much limited to minor age-related bumps, scuffs and minor shrinkage. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 175
AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY 'CHAMFER-TOP' BRACKET CLOCKJAMES MCCABE, LONDON, CIRCA 1840-45The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London to centre over pendulum holdfast bracket, the 6.25 inch arched single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed James McCabe, ROYAL EXCHANGE, London, 2221 to centre and with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands over subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial to lower margin, the case with shallow hipped stepped 'chamfer' superstructure over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze, the hinged front with canted silvered brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture flanked by canted angles, the sides with brass repousse ring handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on moulded skirt base with squab feet.35cm (13.75ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into a short-lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange. It was at this time (1825-43) that Thomas Cole worked for McCabe before setting up his own to produce distinctive and highly decorative timepieces in his own unmistakable style. The business was subsequently continued by Robert Jeremy until his retirement in 1883.From a list of serial numbers found of bracket and mantel clocks provided in Nicholls, Andrew English Bracket and Mantel Clocks (pages 66-67) the present lot would appear to date to around 1842. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service may be advisable. The bell is a replacement and the pendulum holdfast securing thumbscrew is missing otherwise movement appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a small scratch to the centre and overall noticeable oxidation to the silvering giving a pleasing mellow appearance otherwise is in fine original condition. The case is in fine condition with faults very much limited to a few very light surface bumps and bruises.Clock has pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 9
Y A REGENCY CHEVRON-BANDED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERP. CAMINADA, TAUNTON, CIRCA 1820The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular glazed mahogany door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to right-hand side opposing spirit Fahrenheit scale thermometer to the left, beneath signature P. Caminada, FECIT to upper margin, with visible tube to the chevron banded caddy moulded trunk over domed circular cistern cover to the rounded base.96.5cm (38ins) high, 13cm (5.25ins) wide. Peter Caminada is recorded in in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Taunton circa 1820-40. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - 6MNYFDS5Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 10
Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERTHOMAS HARRIS AND SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1805The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular glazed mahogany door, enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Tho's Harrs & Son, Opticians to his Majesty to the right-hand side, opposing Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the left, with Vernier adjustment square to throat and visible tube to the caddy moulded trunk over hemispherical cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.99cm (39ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. Thomas Harris and Son are recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as a partnership between father and son, both named Thomas, formed in around 1802. Thomas Harris senior is noted as working as an optician, mathematical instrument and globe maker from 1790; and his son from 1802. Both makers are listed as worked from 140 Fleet Street, London in 1804, and then Thomas junior alone at Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in 1808 - having most likely inherited the business from his father who died in 1806. Thomas Harris junior served as a Sargeant in the Bloomsbury Volunteers and died in an unfortunate fire at Covent Garden Theatre in 1808. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - D2ZGKXV3Instrument is in fine working condition most likely having been cosmetically restored in the recent past. The tube is filled with no apparent air locks and the Vernier slide is operational. The silvering is fairly bright and even in colour. The case is in fine condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other slight surface blemishes evident.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 161
A SCOTTISH REGENCY EBONISED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKSKELTON, EDINBURGH, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with large symmetrical foliate scrolls incorporating paired eagle heads to lower margin within a herringbone outer border, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with applied shaped silvered signature plate engraved Skelton, Edin'r, and calendar beneath shaped false bob apertures to the matted centre within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with steel spade hands and foliate scroll pierced cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, in a case with ring-turned and foliate cast hinged baton carrying handle and flambeau urn finials to the bell-top superstructure over lipped concave upper mouldings, the hinged front with inset brass fillet-edged glazed dial aperture and scroll cast and pierced upper quadrant frets flanked by repeating floral motif decorated brass mouldings to angles, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass bell-shaped feet.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. William Skelton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1773 before working in the partnership of Brown and Skelton until 1787; he then continued alone until 1837. Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements with exception of the calendar drive wheel which appears fairly recent. A couple of spare holes to the front plate suggests that a trip-repeat lever was intended but was perhaps not fitted. Although the escapement will beat the mechanism is in dull/dirty condition hence is prone to stopping. The strike train is in working order but the movement will require a clean/service as it is in dull/discoloured slightly neglected condition. Details within the movement such as concealed deep greatwheels concealing winding clicks for the fusees, collet shapes etc would confirm that the mechanism is most likely early 19th century rather than late 18th. The movement is secured within the case via a pair of brackets which have additional unused holes suggesting that they were once fitted to a different movement hence are most likely replacements. There is no other evidence to suggest that the case was not made for the movement and dial. The case is generally in sound original unrestored condition with faults limited to small loss to the veneer overlap of the rear door (adjacent to the keyhole) and a slight crack/veneer chip to the movement securing bracket screw to the right-hand side. The feet are probably later additions, otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to wear, rubbing, discolouration, slight shrinkage and other minor age-related blemishes.Clock is complete with a case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 97
A FRENCH OXIDISED AND GILT BRASS NOVELTY AUTOMATON WINDMILL TIMEPIECE ATTRIBUTED TO ANDRE ROMAIN GUILMET, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day single train circular timepiece movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate next to stamped serial number 1776, the 2.25 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with recessed gilt centre and blued steel hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, positioned beneath an aneroid barometer with conforming gilt centre and silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations set behind conforming bevelled glass incorporating a recording pointer, the case modelled as a windmill tower with conical roof over arrangement of four revolving sails powered by a spring-barrel driven movement positioned within the base of the structure, the slightly flared cylindrical upright rendered with bonded blocks and applied with mercury tube FAHRENHEIT opposing incomplete CENTIGRADE and REAUMUR scale thermometers to the sides, the circular plinth base with foliate pierced brass gallery over hinged miniature door enclosing the winding square for the windmill sail movement flanked by dummy windows, with moulded brass skirt set on a circular black marble plinth, (one thermometer tube lacking).The tower 41cm (16.25ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) high overall, 17cm (6.75ins) diameter at the base. Andre Romain Guilmet was born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France. He was a credited as a watchmaker and inventor who specialised in producing novelty and mystery clocks for which he applied for a number of patents for designs. Amongst his other Patents was that for a bicycle where the driving chain was set below the seat. He is best known for his 'mysterieuse' figural clock with glass pendulum, this takes the form of a woman holding pendulum in her outstretched hand and arm over a marble base containing the clock below. The pendulum is impulsed by the mechanism underneath her that moves the figure imperceptibly from side to side (see following lot). Guilmet's industrial series of clocks, which includes the current lot, features automated clocks in the form of windmills, lighthouses, automobiles, boats, steam hammers, boilers, etc.; another 'windmill' automaton timepiece from this series is illustrated in Roberts, Derek Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks figure 22-28. Condition Report: The timepiece movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or replacements. The windmill-sail motor is also in working condition however both this and the timepiece movement would probably benefit from a gentle clean/service. We have been unable to 'bag test' the barometer as one of the screws that hold it in place will not withdraw when turned hence cannot be easily removed form the case. However the reading appears not to have moved whilst it has been with us and reading is on the low side - hence we suspect that the aneroid chamber is compromised and will need calibration at the very least. The right-hand thermometer tube is intact and filled with mercury; the left hand is missing. The case is lacking its finial and there is some bending/delamination to the structure of the sails. The marble plinth has a few slight edge chips otherwise the case is in sound unrestored condition but with historic rubbing and heavy oxidation to the finish throughout.Timepiece has two winding keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
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