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A VICTORIAN INLAID EBONISED FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEJOHN HARRIS, TRURO, CIRCA 1850The four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed JOHN HARRIS, TRURO to centre, with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed caddy moulded cast brass bezel incorporating canted fillet to interior, applied to a conforming ebonised turned wood surround secured via pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side, short drop trunk fronted with leafy trail inlay to fascia over hinged pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial finish restored).41cm (16ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Provenance:A Private International Collection. John Harris is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Truro, Cornwall in 1847. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition but would benefit from a gentle clean/service; there is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Dial has been restored but most likely replicating the signature to the original. There are some very slight cracks near the dial feet attachment points as well as slight wear around the winding holes and a couple of other very slight surface blemishes. The case has a crack to the wooden dial surround at two o'clock (simple glue repair required), The lower rear edge of the case has a shallow recess to the backboard (from a previous brass hanging plate being attached) - there is some slight veneer wear/cracking around this point as well as to the leading edge of the left-hand side towards the front corner. Case is missing one securing peg and another is non-matching, otherwise faults to the case are very muck limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs, wear and other age-related blemishes.Timepiece has a pendulum and a winder (no case key required). Condition Report Disclaimer

AN ORMOLU AND BLACK MARBLE SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE IN THE MANNER OF BAETENSUNSIGNED, LONDON AND PARIS, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe French-made circular eight-day single train movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 3.25 inch circular engine-turned gilt brass dial with Roman numeral chapter ring and steel moon hands within a repeating lappet leaf decorated surround, the case with drum housing the movement cradled on honeysuckle decorated scroll supports, on black marble plinth base applied to a relief floral garland to front over cavetto moulded skirt and gilt engine-turned bell-shaped feet.19.5cm (7.625ins) high, 13cm (5.125ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep. Several models of this timepiece sharing the same castings, form and specification are known signed either by Joseph van Baetens, F. Baetens or just Beatens who were a family firm of bronziers who also produced timepieces. Working in a similar vain to the Vulliamy family they were based at 23 Gerard Street, Soho, and according to Baillie, G.H. (in Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World) were active around 1832. Condition Report: Movement appears complete and all original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement is dull/dirty but is essentially in working order hence a clean service is advised before putting to use. There is no evidence to suggest that a different movement was ever fitted to the dial hence we believe the movement to be original although it appears to be of French manufacture. The dial is in good original condition but with some slight oxidation most noticeably adjacent to the XII numeral. The case is in good original condition with fine strong gilding to and only a few minor edge/corner chips to the marble. Timepiece has a later pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH CARVED MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKH. CONNEL, GLASGOW, MID 19th CENTURYThe four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials and inscribed H. CONNEL, GLASGOW to centre, with blued steel spade hands, the drumhead case with foliate scroll carved crest applied to the hinged moulded glazed dial surround incorporating gilt canted insert to interior, over a stylised foliate carved cradle and half-round lip mouldings, the trunk formed as a hall-oval section tapered fluted Greek Doric column incorporating removable concealed access segment to right hand-side beneath a projecting moulded capital, set on a five-section faceted plinth base fronted with three moulded panels over a canted skirt with bun feet, (dial re-touched).209cm (82.25ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. A Hugh Connell is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Glasgow circa 1860. Condition Report: Movement is in w0rking condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is generally a little dirty/neglected hence a precautionary gentle service/lubrication is advisable if intending to put into long-term service. The dial has been refinished to a good standard with blemishes limited to a loss to the surface behind the centre of the subsidiary seconds hand (only visible on close examination). The movement and dial retains original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the case with no packing beneath the cheek uprights hence we are of the belief that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, wear and other light historic blemishes. The side access panel to the trunk is currently locked and we do not have the key.Clock has pendulum (no suspension spring) and two weights only. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKET EN SUITEBACQUET, PARIS, CIRC 1750The twin going barrel outside countwheel bell striking movement with five tapered baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Bacquet AParis to lower margin, with later anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 10 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with concentric trellis bordered rococo cartouche cast centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and every minute numbered to the outer track, with blued steel hand over small enamel pendant panel inscribed BACQUET, the cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with surmount cast as a robed putto releasing a bird seated over a gadroon panel-cast caddy to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles, over rococo scroll decorated leaf cast arched cornice centred with a palmette, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring a Classical muse with attendants to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on leafy scroll cast feet with foliate apron between; set on original ogee-shaped wall bracket with concave upstand set back on the table over repeating arch motif and floral trail decorated marquetry to fascia flanked by female masks to angles, terminating with a rococo scroll cast pendant mount to base.The clock 84cm (33ins) high; the clock on wall bracket 114cm (44.5ins) high, 43cm (17ins) wide, 21.5cm (8.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Estate of a deceased Gentleman; purchased from Pelham Galleries, London, July 1966. Although he doesn't appear to be recorded in the usual sources, from extant examples, a clockmaker with the name Jean Bacquet is known to have been working in Paris during the middle years of the 18th century. Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been converted from verge pendulum escapement to anchor hence all wheelwork above the centre wheel of the going train has been replaced. The backcock may be original but modified to accept and spring suspension. The strike train appears al original. The mechanism has been maintained in working hence is in relatively clean condition and will tick and strike. The backplate some historic punch marks around the pivot holes to close wear; the pivots themselves seem reasonably tight and there is only slight pinion wear evident. The dial has visible hairline cracks to the I and XI numerals, the II numeral has a touched-in edge chip issuing a few hairlines and the IX cartouche has been restored (in a creamy colour compared to the others); the remaining numerals appear free from visible damage. The minute hand is missing and the pendant enamel signature panel is damaged (and has crudely applied filling). The dial casting itself is in good condition with relatively strong gilding. The case is generally presentable but has received cosmetic restoration including some pinning/re-securing of the brass and localised filling to tortoiseshell/other. The sides of the superstructure may well have been applied with mounts to the rear edge (no longer present) and a scallop-shell motif within the marquetry to both sides are now filler. The sides and front are generally very good with only a few small localised repairs/pinning; the rear door has some shrinkage but the marquetry is in sound condition. The bracket has had some work to reset brass marquetry towards the upper margin causing some noticeable rippling to the brass, there is loss to the marquetry to the cavetto moulding upstand (applied to the table), otherwise faults are limited to smaller localised repairs. The mounts are generally good and clean retaining much of their gilding and appear to have also received a coat of yellow lacquer.Clock has pendulum (bob currently detached) but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN IMPRESSIVE GEORGE III GILT METAL MOUNTED MUSICAL AUTOMATON CENTRE SECONDS CALENDAR TABLE CLOCK UNSIGNED, LONDON, CIRCA 1790The substantial six pillar triple fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 8.75 by 7.25 inches and verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating unusual vertical rack slide regulation to suspension, the musical train playing a choice of six tunes on eleven bells with eleven hammers, via a 3.5 inch long 2.5 inch diameter pinned cylinder transversely positioned to the upper left of the backplate, every three hours after the sounding of the hour bell, the backplate engraved with a delicate arrangement of symmetrical rococo scrollwork around a central small basket of flowers within a scribed-line outer border, the 8 inch arched dial with circular fired white enamel Roman numeral chapter disc with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced brass hands and blued steel arrow sweep centre-seconds hand set within a moulded bezel surround, the spandrel areas with four fired enamel subsidiary dials, FASTER/SLOWER opposing selection for six tunes HORNPIPE/SANDY OF THE LEE/HELEN MACHREE/ROBIN GRAY/MINUET/HORNPIPE to the upper quadrants, over date-of-the-month opposing STRIKE/SILENT to the lower, within polychrome floral spray decorated verdigris painted infill, beneath arch composed with a realistically painted pair of red-brick townhouses flanking an aperture revealing ten parading figures modelled as actors, musicians and acrobats passing back and forth in front of three panels of glass spinning rod 'waterfall' automata, incorporating curved niche profile to the central bay of the backdrop and set within naturalistic leafy surrounds, the apex of the arch also bordered with painted representation of gathered drapery, the gilt brass mounted ebonised case with large fire-gilt figural surmount cast and chased as Mars wearing a feather-plumed helmet, armour and a cape, stood with the three-headed Cerberus on an oval plinth flanked by two further smaller figures of Classical maidens, over repeating leaf draped capping to the bell-top superstructure applied with rams-head adorned martial trophy decorated festoon mounts and lions masks at the angles to the concave sections, raised over a repeating rosette decorated gilt brass diamond lattice sound fret frieze flanked by further figural finials cast as Mars opposing a king applied to the corners above the ogee over concave top mouldings, the opening front with leaf cast fillet moulding bordering the glazed dial aperture surmounted by mask-centred husk swag decoration and applied with a generous martial trophy mount to lower rail, flanked by lions masks issuing further pendant husks and martial trophy motifs over stags head mounts to the canted angles, the sides with generous hinged carrying handles over rosette decorated gilt diamond lattice pierced arched sound frets and martial trophy mounts to lower margins, the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base with generous acanthus scroll cast and chased supports.88cm (34.5ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Although unsigned, the present lot does exhibit strong similarities with examples from the workshop of Francis Perigal who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company on 1781, serving as Master in 1806 and dying 1824. Most notable amongst these features are the layout of the music work (transverse barrel set to the upper left of the backplate), use of fired enamel (both for the chapter disc and the subsidiaries), provision of sweep centre seconds set between the hour and minutes hands, and extensive use of glass-rod 'waterfall' automaton. Indeed, all of these elements can be seen in an example by Perigal sold at Christies, King Street, London sale of Magnificent Clocks 15th September 2004 (lot 16). The 'vine engraving' on the backplate can be also be closely compared to that on a table clock by George Margetts illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 371 (Figure 20.4). Amongst the tunes is 'Auld Robin Gray' which is a Scottish ballad written by Lady Anne Lindsay in 1772; 'Sandy o'er the Lee' is also noted as 'Mr Baird's Favourite Reel' in Niel Gow's A Second Collection of Strathspey Reels of 1788. The extensive use of Martial motifs within the mounts of the present clock would suggest that it was originally supplied to a client with strong military connections; possibly for a regimental institutional or perhaps a wealthy member of the military class. Condition Report: CONDITION REPORT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENTCondition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL REGENCY KINGWOOD CROSSBANDED MAHOGANY BALLOON-SHAPED BRACKET CLOCK OF NOTABLE PROPORTIONSS. THORP, ABBERLEY, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe substantial five pillar twin chain fusee movement with thick plates measuring 8 by 6.75 inches and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted beam rise/fall regulation to suspension, unusual cranked crutch arrangement with knife-edge impulse flag and elaborate hinged holdfast fitted to the backplate, the trip-repeating strike train sounding the hours as well as a single blow for the half hour on a bell set above the plates, 12 inch very slightly convex single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary regulation adjustment over calendar dial and signed J. Thorp, Abberley to centre, with fine rosette decorated pierced steel hands set behind a generous hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel within reeded surround, the waisted kingwood crossbanded case with surmount formed as four leaf-carved shallow S scrolls meeting at the apex over panel banded curved side panels interrupted by spiral-turned batons at the waist, the front with unusual Anthemion marquetry decoration and reeded border to the shaped panel beneath the dial, the rear with hinged circular door behind the movement and conforming mouldings to borders, and the base with further twist turned batons to sides and break-arch apron to front over generous ball and claw cast gilt brass feet.71cm (28ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Samuel Thorp was born in Madeley Shropshire in 1765 and was apprenticed to Robert Webster of Shrewsbury in 1780. He worked from Abberley in Worcestershire and is particularly well known for his turret clocks including for Great Witley (1804) and Stourport-on-Severn Yacht club (1813), A sundial by him dated 1819 can also be found at Shrawley Parish Church. Samuel Thorp died at Abberley in 1838. The present clock is notable in the quality of execution of the movement with details such as thick plates, generous shaped cocks for the fittings and distinctive large shallow-headed screws. The cranked arrangement for the crutch (complete with knife edge impulse flag) follows the practice adopted by Henry Hindley, but with much more attention given to the engagement of the crutch with the pendulum in order to eradicate any play within the connection. These details are indictive of a clockmaker who had a great deal of pride in his work. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The going train will run however the strike train is currently wound down and won't wind (possibly a jam with the winding ratchet?) however can be made to strike if power is manually applied to the train. A gentle clean/service is also advisable. The dial has overall patchy oxidation, a small area of Verdigris at nine o'clock and crazing to the black infill of the numerals otherwise is in good original condition. Case is generally in good original condition exhibited only relatively minor age-related faults. The S-scroll carved sections forming the decorative superstructure are loose in their fixings and one of the scrolls is missing its tip. The side veneers exhibit historic shrinkage (but no notable movement in the carcass beneath) with some localised filling evident to the left-hand side. The mask around the dial (behind the bezel) has some slight chipping to the veneers adjacent to the lock aperture. The rear door has a slight warp otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor shrinkage and a few light bumps, scuffs and other age-related wear. Clock has pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS CARIATIDES CASED MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCKG. BACQUEVILLE, PARIS, DATED 1893The rectangular eight-day movement with large single barrel incorporating tandem drive for both the going and strike trains, the former with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and the latter with external hour hammer pivoted on the backplate for sounding on a gong set within the base of the case, the backplate stamped with serial number 3552 to lower margin, the 1 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals, five minute annotations to the outer minute track and fine scroll pierced gilt brass hands, set within a rectangular silvered mask signed G. Bacqueville, PARIS - 1895 to lower margin, the heavy cast gilt brass bevel-glazed cariatides case of Mignonette No. 2 size with rosette-centred acanthus scroll cast hinged carrying handle over thick glass set within generous repeating acanthus cast surround to top, above ogee-shaped lappet leaf cast cornice and canted corner uprights cast as Classical female terms, the rear with pin-hinged door and on conforming lappet-leaf ogee skirt base with pad feet.8.3cm (3.25ins) high with handle down, 6cm (2.625ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep. G. Bacqueville of Paris does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however other decorative clocks (dating to the end of the 19th century) signed by him are known. The use of tandem barrel to drive both the going and strike trains, together with the provision of a silvered high-quality silvered platform jewelled escapement, suggests that the movement of the present clock may well be of Swiss manufacture. Hence would have most likely been supplied to Bacqueville for casing and retail in Paris. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The hour hand is a little out of position (reading around one minute division ahead) hence would benefit from adjustment. Dial is free from any visible defects although the silvering to the mask is has slight overall oxidation giving a nice mellow colour to the silvered finish. The case is in very good original condition with no visible crack/chips or other defects to the glass and light to moderated wear to the gilding (most noticeable to the frame of the rear door).Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE IN THE LOUIS XV TASTEUNSIGNED, PROBABLY PARIS, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day single train movement with replaced platform lever escapement vertically planted on the backplate adjacent to stamped initials L.R opposing serial number 488, the 2 inch circular slightly convex white enamel dial with concentric polychrome floral swag painted garlands bordering the vertically orientated Arabic hour numerals, with scroll pierced and engraved pierced brass hands set behind a hinged engine milled cast convex bevel-glazed bezel, the case with rococo scroll pierced surmount to the ogee-shaped superstructure decorated in cobalt and sky blue with acanthus designs over conforming scroll crest and shouldered mounts bordering the fascia incorporating further blue foliate enamel infill beneath the dial, the sides with conforming serpentine-shaped enamel panels and the rear with circular glazed movement aperture within scroll relief cast surround, on integral scroll cast bracket feet with conforming shaped apron to front between.22cm (8.75ins) high, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is probably advisable if intending to put into long term service. As catalogued the escapement is a replacement. Dial is vert presentable but has some very light hairline cracks near 2 o'clock numeral, slight shipping at the centre and some very light surface scratches; all these faults are only visible on very close examination. Case is in very good condition with no noticeable losses or significant cracks/chips to the enamel, indeed damage is limited to only a couple of very slight surface defects and age-related blemishes only visible on close examination. The gilding is mostly worn away probably from historic cleaning and the rear cover does not 'snap' secure when it is closed.Timepiece has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE ROSEWOOD CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKHENRY MARC, PARIS, CIRCA 1845The rectangular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with gilt Jules type two-tier platform lever escapement regulated by helical sprung split bimetallic balance with wedge-shaped timing weights, the backplate stamped with H'Y MARC, PARIS oval trademark to centre over serial number 18752, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands, inscribed H'Y MARC, A PARIS to lower margin and set within geometric engraved gilt brass canted surround, the bevel glazed rosewood case with hinged brass baton carrying handle over rectangular top glass and ripple moulded cornice incorporating rounded angles, the front and sides with conforming glazed apertures and the rear with hinged door set within the frame of the case, on elaborate two-tier ripple moulded skirt base with shallow pad feet.21cm (8.25ins) high with handle down, 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Henry Marc is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as probably a retailer of various mantel and other small clocks and refers to a relatively early carriage clock (number 26886) supplied to Marc by Japy Freres. However the movement of the present clock can be closely compared to that of a clock by Jules illustrated by Allix and Bonnert on page 73 (Plates 11/47-48), this would strongly suggest that the mechanism for the current clock was most probably supplied by Jules. Condition Report: Movement is somewhat dirty/discoloured but will run and strike albeit lazily hence a clean/service is required. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a filled chip to the upper left-hand corner otherwise appears free form visible defects. The case is in sound condition but shows evidence of having 'come apart' at the junction between the glazed sections and the base. Hence the case has been re-glued and pinned at this point hence some cracks to the veneers and slight surplus glue are visible. The right-hand side glass has a very small chip to the front lower corner (only visible on very close examination) otherwise glasses appear free from visible damage. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRASS MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK THE MOVEMENT BY VINCENTI ET CIE, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by sunburst mask bob cast pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 beneath numbers 1426 and 6 4, the 7 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with rosette cast centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes within the outer track, with blued steel hands, the cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with surmount cast as Mercury standing on a lattice-cast caddy to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles, over generous leaf cast arched cornice centred with a palmette, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on leafy scroll cast feet with foliate apron between.62cm (24.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. 

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). 

A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN WOODEN-DIALLED DROP-DIAL FUSEE WALL TIMEPIECEVULLIAMY, LONDON, No. 1604 CIRCA 1843The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with thick plates measuring 6 by 5.125 inches secured via brackets and thumbscrews through the bottom pillars onto a seatboard forming part of the internal structure of the case, the train terminating with half-deadbeat escapement regulated by heavy steel-rod lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of approximately 15 inches, incorporating T-bar suspension and stamped with serial number 1604 to the rear of the bob, the backplate engraved VULLIAMY, LONDON over serial number 1604, the 12 inch light cream painted wood Roman numeral dial turned integral to the surround and signed VULLIAMY, LONDON to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged glazed cast brass bezel onto the ogee moulded-edge dial panel, secured via pegs to the front of the well-constructed drop-trunk box case with doors to each side behind the dial, over flame-figured front and slender waist moulding, the 'chisel' base with hinged angled cockbeaded flap to front.62cm (24.5ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 16.5cm, (6.5ins) deep. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1780 to Benjamin Vulliamy and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1809. He worked from 52 Pall Mall, served as Warden 1821-5 and was appointed Master five times. He was the last of the celebrated dynasty of Royal clockmakers which started with his grandfather, Justin, forming a partnership with George II's clockmaker, Benjamin Gray. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy was perhaps one of the most influential horologists of his time publishing many works and undertaking numerous high profile public commissions as well as holding the Royal Warrant. He supplied many clocks to the Royal family including the turret clock for Windsor Castle in 1829 (replacing an earlier movement by Joseph Knibb); however his horological legacy is perhaps somewhat slightly blighted by his tendency to undertake controversial alterations to earlier important clocks by makers such as Tompion.  The Vulliamys started numbering most of their clocks from 1788 until 1854. Two of the original Vulliamy workbooks still survive in the library of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall, these often can provide valuable information regarding the manufacture and provenance of many clocks made by the workshop. Unfortunately, the records are incomplete hence only note clocks with serial numbers 296-469 and 746-1067. There is also a third surviving Vulliamy workbook, relating only to repairs and servicing dating to the period 1846-53. Interestingly this volume records at least sixty-five clocks being in the possession of the government 'Office of Works' and another forty being in the possession of Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace.Roger Smith in his article titled Vulliamy Clock Numbering, A Postscript published in 'Antiquarian Horology' Vol. 21 No. 5 (September 1994), used surviving data in the records of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall and known documented examples to compile a graph from which unrecorded clocks can be fairly accurately dated. According to this chart number 1604 would date to around 1843; this date is further corroborated by the recent discovery of Vulliamy number 1630 (see Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, sale of Selected furniture, clocks and carpets 15th December 2020 lot 2051/8078) which is dated 1844. 

A GEORGE II BURR WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKISAAC DU HAMEL, LONDON, CIRCA 1735The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and applied arched signature plate engraved Isa: Du Hamel, LONDON to the matted centre, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied female mask centred scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch with STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with architectural cornice over break-arch glazed hood door flanked by free-standing columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with break-arch glazed apertures and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with book-match burr veneered concave throat moulding over break-arch door also fronted with book-matched burr veneers within a triple-line edged border and with complex edge mouldings, the surround with conforming line-edged panels to upper quadrants and the side veneers divided into two panels within crossbanded borders, the plinth base with cavetto top moulding and further line-bordered book-matched burr veneers to fascia over a moulded skirt.229cm (90.25ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Isaac DuHamel is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London 1731-55. It is most likely that he was of French Huguenot heritage and, as such, would have most probably had connections with the extensive network of Huguenot clockmakers working in London during the first half of the 18th century which included Claude DuChesne and Simon DeCharmes. Condition Report: Movement is essentially in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements but is very dirty/oily hence a precautionary gentle service/lubrication is required before putting into long-term service. The frontplate shows evidence of an hour trip-repeat lever being fitted at one point which is no longer present. The dial is in good original albeit dirty condition. The spandrels retain old gilt finish but with discolouration and wear and most of the silvering has been rubbed-off. The plate retains old discoloured lacquer finish; the hands appear most likely original. The movement is attached to a later pine seatboard which rests on packing pieces applied to the upper surfaces of the cheek uprights indicating that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition with good veneers. The hood would have originally had a caddy superstructure which has been removed and the top applied with a later board. The upper lip moulding of the cornice is a replacement and the quadrants beneath the cornice would have originally been pierced fretwork (hence the present plain panels are later replacements). The dial mask (behind the hood door) has some chips/losses to the overlap as well as some cracking to the veneers. The rear quarter columns are lacking their caps and bases otherwise faults to the hood are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, and shrinkage commensurate with age as well as some historic worm trail damage. The trunk and base are in sound condition although the left-hand throat moulding has lifting and losses to the veneer. The trunk door is now secured by an unsightly turn-catch as the lock is missing and there are two sections of poorly matched patching to the burr veneers. The sides have some slight wear/blemishes to the rear edges and are also very slightly bowed. The plinth has some losses to the edge banding to the lower right corner of the fascia as well as some holes/perforation losses to the burr veneers in general. The rear left-hand edge has some chipping/wear otherwise faults to the base are essentially limited to historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other relatively minor age-related blemishes. The skirt is a replacement.Clock has two weights and a pendulum only (no winder or case keys). Condition Report Disclaimer

A SCOTTISH EARLY VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE REGULATORGEORGE BAIN, BRECHIN, CIRCA 1840The substantial four columnar pillar movement with thick bottle-shaped plates measuring 9.25 by 6 inches, enclosing a four wheel train with Harrison's maintaining power, six-spoke wheel crossings and terminating with a Graham-type deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets, regulated by large lenticular bob wood-rod pendulum suspended from the backboard, the 13 inch circular brass dial with subsidiary seconds and signature Geo' Bain, Brechin over conforming Roman numeral hour dial to centre, within outer minute ring incorporating Arabic fifteen minute annotations, with blued steel hands, the case with moulded Gothic ogee-arch pediment above hinged glazed circular cast brass bezel incorporating canted dial surround to interior, over anthemion carved decoration to lower quadrants and flanked by turned columns capped by projecting mouldings, the lyre-shaped trunk with ogee throat moulding over slender rectangular bowfronted door fronted with flame-figured veneer and capped with a conforming anthemion carved crest, flanked by applied S-scroll infill over a small recessed panel, on recessed panel fronted plinth base with shallow ogee top mouldings and decorated with fan-carved spandrels over bracket feet with shaped apron between.229cm (90ins) high overall, 51cm (20ins) wide, 24.5cm (9.75ins) deep. George Bain is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Brechin, Scotland 1837-60. 

A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK RICHARD FENNELL, KENSINGTON, CIRCA 1695The four finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring 6.75 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture to the concentric 'button' decorated matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword-hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Rich. Fennell, Kensington to lower margin, with fine scroll-pierced sculpted blued steel hands and applied winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a case with ogee moulded cornice and plain frieze over floral marquetry trail decorated hinged glazed dial surround applied with three quarter columns to angles, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with floral bloom decorated convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a circular lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebonised ground, with half-round edge mouldings, the sides veneered with twin panels within crossbanded borders, the base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming rectangular marquetry panel within crossbanded surround, on a moulded skirt base.210cm (82.5ins) high, 47.cm (18.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Provenance: Private collection. Inherited by Mr. & Mrs. Curling Hunter, 9, Westbourne Terrace, London, and thence by descent to the vendor. Richard Fennell is recorded in Loomes, Brian The Early Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in about 1656 and began his apprenticeship with Matthew Crockford in 1669. He then transferred to Thomas Bagley and finally gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company after ten years, in 1679. He is believed to have married Ann Hedderil at St. Duke's Place in 1693 but did not sign the Clockmakers 'oath of allegiance' in 1697. He worked in the outskirts of the city in Kensington and is known for longcase, lantern and table clocks including a small series of miniature brass table timepieces - an example of which was exhibited in the 'Horological Masterworks' Exhibition held at The Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, 29 March - 22 June 2003 (item number 48). Clockmakers Company records suggest that he was in arrears for his quarterage in 1705 and is believed to have worked in Kensington until at least 1715. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition having the appearance of being recently cleaned/serviced. There is no visible evidence of alteration or obvious replacements with the exception of the escapement pallets which are probably 'service' replacements. The backplate has some punch marks around the pivot holes to tighten them as well as at the location of one of the movement pillars where it is interference fitted to the backplate. The dial is in good condition with some mellowing to the silvering evident. The minute hand is a replacement and the hour has been repaired. The movement is fitted with a replacement seatboard however it rests directly onto the cheek uprights of the case with no visible evidence of adjustment to the latter hence we are inclined to believe that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in relatively untouched original condition and of good colour. The hood has a replacement top board (but no evidence of ever being fitted with a caddy superstructure) and the front frieze would have almost certainly been faced with fretwork (is veneered in walnut). The hood columns are also replacements. The rear top cornice mouldings have been cut at an angle to rear (to allow the case to stand in the corner of a room) otherwise faults are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and couple of small veneer repairs commensurate with age and use. The front glass has a crack to the lower right-hand corner and the left hand glass is also cracked. The trunk and base are generally in sound original condition. The throat moulding has bumps/chips to the rear left-hand corner and a corresponding small veneer patch to the left. The clamp to the top of the trunk door is dislodged but still just attached and leaning forward due to movement of the crossgrain edge mouldings. There are some localised losses to the marquetry along the join of the crack. The lower clamp has a crack along the join and the joint is loose (but no significant losses to the marquetry) and there is general lifting/curling to the edge mouldings. The plinth appears to retain its original structure and veneers but with additional blocks etc glued to the inside to brace the structure; the skirt is a later addition. The front has a horizontal crack albeit with minimal losses. Otherwise faults to the case are limited to relatively minor historic bumps, scuffs, bruises, shrinkage, wear and a couple of minor localised veneer repairs.Clock has pendulum, two weights and a crank winder, but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH WOODEN DIALGEORGE YONGE, WITH A MOVEMENT SUPPLIED BY THWAITES AND REED, LONDON, CIRCA 1816The five pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates measuring 7.75 high by 4.75 inches wide at the base and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the frontplate and stamped T & R over serial number 5774, the 12 inch circular integral cream painted Roman numeral wooden dial inscribed GEO'E YONGE, Strand, LONDON to centre and with pierced brass hands, set behind set a hinged convex glazed cast brass cavetto moulded bezel applied within slender caddy moulded wooden surround, the rear with box case secured by pegs incorporating a door to the right hand side and with pendulum access flap to the curved underside, the rear of the dial panel inscribed with notes for inscribing the dial for George Yonge dated 1816.36cm (14.25ins) diameter, 18cm (7ins) deep. George Yonge is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' working in London 1776-1815. Online sources indicate that he worked from 131 Strand, took his son into partnership in 1820 and worked up until 1832. Ainsworth Thwaites was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. His son, John, was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of Ainsworth 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 and Reed to be dated from their serial number (Appendix III page 239); from this list the serial number of the movement of the current lot suggests that it was made around 1817. Condition Report: Movement is in fine, clean working condition and is free from visible alteration. The escapewheel and pallets may be later 19th century 'service' replacements replicating the original except for having securing screws to the collets. The dial is in fine condition with old surface exhibiting light crazing following the direction of the wood grain beneath; the black numerals/text may have been carefully strengthened. The hands appear original and are in fine condition. The bezel is in fine condition with working lock; the wooden dial panel/surround is in fine original condition with faults limited to a few minor age-related bumps and bruises. The box case is generally in good clean condition with visible faults limited to some slight chipping/wear to the vertical rear edge to the left-hand side and other fairly minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The rail forming the rear edge of the curved flap within the appears to have been renewed and the veneer replaced with well-matched timber over the repair. Timepiece is complete with pendulum, wider and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND RARE GEORGE III ONE-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER WITH TRANSITIONAL PART FIRED-ENAMEL DIALJOHN ROGER ARNOLD, LONDON, NO. 215 CIRCA 1804The circular four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, jewelled pivots for the escape wheel, Arnold spring detent escapement with detent set within a tapered slot cut in the backplate and secured via a screwed foot, Arnold Z-type bimetallic balance with compensating nuts mounted on extensions to each rim segment and paired brass timing screws to circumference, helical balance spring and faceted diamond endstone, the backplate with spring set-up ratchet applied to the curved mainspring pivot plate, blued backcock and pillar securing screws, and signed John R. Arnold. London, N. 215, Inv'et Fecit in a curve to the outer edge, the 3.625 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Arnold, London No. 215 over inset slightly convex circular white enamel subsidiary seconds dial inscribed 215 to the centre and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with blued steel hands and secured by a convex-glazed screw-down bezel into a brass bowl with winding hole to underside, mounted via gimbals into a later purpose-made mahogany three tier box with a winding key, the exterior with square brass escutcheon plate and flush hinged brass carrying handles to sides; together with the original mainspring (now removed and replaced due to weakness) scratch engraved Robert Clark Nov 1 to inside edge.18cm (7ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep. Provenance:The property of a private collector. John Roger Arnold is recorded in Betts, Jonathan MARINE CHRONMETERS AT GREENWICH... as born in Greenwich in February 1769 and apprenticed to his father in 1783. In 1792 he was sent to Paris to work with A.L. Breguet who was known to/friendly with John Arnold senior. John Roger took-on the majority of the workings of the business at 102 Cornhill, London, from around 1796 and succeeded his father on his death in 1799; by the following year the workshops had been transferred to new premises at Dalston, east London. In 1805 John Roger Arnold presented the Board of Longitude with his Explanation of Time Keepers constructed by Mr Arnold, to qualify for the £3,000 longitude award which corresponded to an equal amount allocated to Thomas Earnshaw at that time. The business was moved to John Roger Arnold's house at Chigwell in 1816. The following year he was appointed Master of the Clockmakers' Company, and in 1821 he was credited with the invention of the 'U' shaped compensated chronometer balance. In 1830 Arnold took Edward John Dent into partnership (after the unfortunate demise of his adopted son and likely successor); the partnership lasted ten years before being dissolved leaving Arnold to work alone until his death in 1843. The business was subsequently acquired by Charles Frodsham. The present chronometer was produced soon after the death of John Arnold in 1799 by his son John Roger Arnold. The dial is particularly notable in that it has a white enamel insert for the subsidiary seconds, and Arabic five-minute annotations to the outer track. It is known that John Arnold senior had a strong preference for enamel dials, a practice which was continued by John Roger, but by around chronometer number 220 he had adopted silvered dials. However, it would seem that just prior to this, John Roger Arnold produced a very small number with hybrid dials which were silvered but inset with an enamel subsidiary seconds disc. The present lot would appear to be one of only two known surviving examples of this type, with the other being number 217 which is now housed in the collection of the British Museum (number 1958, 1006. 1937). The Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track is also a feature that was also phased-out around the time of the introduction silvered brass for the dials.Of additional interest is the engraved inscription to the mainspring of the present lot Robert Clark Nov 1, which mirrors that of the mainspring of number 217 - which is inscribed Robert Clark May 12 1804. This would suggest that the mainspring for the current lot was made in October/November 1803 by the specialist spring maker of that name who is known to have worked 1774-1815. From this it would be reasonable to date the present chronometer to early 1804.The last chronometer to be made with the timepiece housed in a brass drum without gimbals (contained in typical Arnold-type octagonal wooden casing) is number 217. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that present instrument was also housed in a similar manner, but as then was subsequently upgraded to brass bowl and gimbals (of a type used by Morris Tobias) in the 1830's. When the present lot was discovered by the vendor the box was missing, hence the present box was commissioned using solid timber salvaged from a contemporary table leaf and executed to match the date and style of the present bowl and gimbals. The present lot is a very rare survivor of documentary importance as it was made at a transitional period in John Roger Arnold's work. When he was evolving his dials from white enamel (with Arabic five minutes to outer track) to fully silvered; and the case from brass drum without gimbals (in a faceted wooden surround) to gimballed brass bowl suspended within a square box. Not only this, but it was also made during the height of the Napoleonic Wars and the build-up to the Battle of Trafalgar. At time when the Arnold workshop would have been busy producing chronometers for the Royal Navy so one can only imagine what this timepiece has witnessed. 

A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY FUSEE WALL DIAL TIMEPIECEJOHN WIGHTWICK, CIRCA 1790The four knopped pillar single fusee movement with plates measuring 8.5 by 3.5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 13 inch circular engraved silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed J'no Wightwick, London to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel spade hands set behind a generous hinged glazed cast brass ogee moulded bezel applied within slender ogee moulded wooden surround, the rear with fixed box incorporating hinged door to the right hand side and pendulum access flap to the curved underside.42cm (16.5ins) diameter, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. John Wightwick is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as first recorded in 1775 and working in London 1781-1805; he entered into the Partnership of Wightwick and Moss in 1788. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is also in fine condition with minimal oxidation/discolouring to the silvering. The bezel is in good condition with original lock in working condition; the plaster holding the glass in position is fresh indicating that the glass has been reset (glass itself is old 'crown' glass). The wooden surround is in good condition with minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related defects only. The box case is also in good original condition with no visible evidence of ever being secured by pegs, but has been 'freshened-up' with a coat of polish. The two blocks/curved batons securing the box to the rear of the dial surround however are replacements with evidence to the rear of the dial panel suggesting that the originals were originally larger and rectangular with canted angles. The flap to the base has a replacement hinge, the lock may also be a well-matched replacement. Otherwise faults appear to be very limited to a few very slight bumps and scuffs only.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY DROP-DIAL FUSEE WALL TIMEPIECE OF MUDGE AND DUTTON 'PHASE II' DESIGNWILLIAM DUTTON AND SONS, LONDON, No. 227 CIRCA 1794The four knopped pillar single fusee movement with thick plates measuring 6.25 by 5 inches secured via large screws through the bottom pillars onto a seatboard forming part of the internal structure of the case, the train terminating with anchor escapement regulated by steel-rod lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of approximately 15 inches, incorporating T-bar suspension, calibrated rating nut and stamped with serial number 227 to the rear of the bob, the 14 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed Will'm Dutton & Sons, London to centre and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced blued steel spade hands set behind generous hinged glazed cavetto moulded cast brass bezel applied to the circular cushion-moulded wooden surround, secured to the front of the substantially constructed drop-trunk box case with doors to each side behind the dial, over flame-figured panel within astragal moulded surround flanked by ogee-shaped ears, the base with angled cavetto over ogee moulded hinged flap to front.66cm (26ins) high, 44.5cm (17.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. William Dutton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed to George Graham in 1738 and gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1746. In around 1750 he went into partnership with Thomas Mudge, another former apprentice and successor to George Graham, and worked from 148 Fleet Street, London, where the business was to remain through successive generations of the Dutton family. William Dutton was elevated to Liveryman in 1766 and alongside Mudge developed the lever escapement for watches in 1771; shortly after which Thomas Mudge retired to Plymouth in order to spend more time to pursue his development of a marine timekeeper. In around 1775 Dutton took both his sons (Thomas and Matthew) into the business forming a second partnership of William Dutton and Sons however the name Mudge and Dutton was often still used (mainly for watches) up to around 1790. William Dutton died in 1794 leaving the business to be continued very much in his tradition by his sons Thomas and Matthew. David Penney in Tobias Birch's 2019 exhibition catalogue THOMAS MUDGE AND WILLIAM DUTTON, A PERFECT PARTNERSHIP notes that the Mudge and Dutton dial clocks of 'Phase II' design were made between around 1780-1810 although relatively few surviving examples are known. From the serial number stamped on the pendulum of the present timepiece it can be dated to around 1794 hence would have been one of the last timepieces produced by the William Dutton and Sons before the death of William senior in November of that year. 

A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEATBOLVILLER, PARIS, CIRCA 1845The eight-day bell striking movement with engine-turned gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance set beneath conforming shaped bridge, the backplate stamped with oval BOLLVILLER, A PARIS trademark and numbered W, 616 to centre, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with small curved inscription signed GONTARD ET BOLLVILLER A PARIS bordering the lower edge of minute ring and with blued steel Breguet style moon hands, the bevel glazed cast gilt brass case with hinged scroll cast geometric carrying handle centred with a mask at the apex, above large top glass incorporating sprung repeat button within relief scroll cast surround and conforming frieze flanked by lions mask projecting angles, the angles cast with further foliate scrolls and the gilt rear door decorated with symmetrical strapwork, on stepped skirt base mirroring the frieze.14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8cm (3,25ins) deep.  Bolviller is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development (page 432) as working from several addresses in Paris from 1830 until after 1870. Bollviller are known for being relatively early and inventive makers of fine French carriage clocks. Bolviller appears to have entered into partnership with C.P. Gontard in the 1840's as a Brevet was granted to both makers for a lever chronometer escapement in 1848. Gontard went on to show carriage clocks in London 1851 and patent two further related escapements and produce carriage clocks under his name alone. A related escapement to that of the current clock (fitted to a carriage clock by Jules) is illustrated by Allix and Bonnert on page 75 (Figure II/51).  Condition Report: Movement is complete, appears all-original and is in relatively clean condition. The going train will wind and run; the mainspring for the strike train is broken hence will not wind, the strike train however otherwise appears free from noticeable damage. The dial has hairline cracks, the case is in good condition with no chips or cracks visible with the naked eye; the gilt finish has overall wear and patchy oxidation.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III WOODEN-DIALLED FUSEE WALL DIAL TIMEPIECE THOMPSON, WOODBRIDGE, CIRCA 1800The four pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular convex cream painted wooden Roman numeral dial signed THOMPSON, WOODBRIDGE to centre and with blued steel spade hands, set behind heavy hinged cast brass cavetto moulded convex-glazed bezel, within complex narrow ogee-moulded wooden surround fitted via pegs onto rear box case with door to the right hand side and pendulum access flap to the curved base; the rear of the case inscribed in ink Lord Cambridge, Bergh Apton.36cm (14.25ins) diameter, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance:The inscription to the rear of the case suggests that the present timepiece was once the property of Lord Canterbury and was probably housed in a property at Bergh Apton, Norfolk. This would seem to most likely fit the profile of Charles Manners-Sutton who was consecrated as Bishop of Norwich before serving as Lord Archbishop of Canterbury from 1805 until his death in 1828. A Philip Thompson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Woodbridge, Suffolk in around 1815. Condition Report: Movement appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and is in relatively clean working condition. The dial retains original old surface with overall horizontal crazing/cracking and some light flaking, as well as general build-up of grime providing a pleasing patina. The hands are undamaged and appear to have been re-blued. The bezel is in good original condition although the clasp has been adapted from a lock accessed via a key from the front to one with simple mechanism operated from key to the side of the wooden surround. The wooden surround is in good original condition but has shrunk a little causing the brass bezel not to fully close within the channel cur for it; there is a small chip to the moulding adjacent to the hinge and a small loss next to the keyhole to the left-hand side. The box case is intact and in sound original condition however the right-hand side has cracks to the panel issuing from the leading edge of the door. The door itself is lacking veneer overlap to the leading edge. The front lower right-hand joint has been re-glued hence shows visible cracking. The curved base has veneer losses and repairs to rear edge and a patch repair to the right-hand side; the flap has been re-veneered and there is general overall cracking to the curved surface. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor are related bumps, scuffs and other blemishes.Timepiece has a pendulum, a bezel key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED STORM GLASST.W. WATSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1880The shallow arch white-opaque glass panel applied with a central cylindrical glass cannister filled with fluid, the upper margin inscribed T.W. WATSON, 4. PALL MALL, London over Storm, Glass and two columns of various INDICATIONS titled FOR FINE WEATHER opposing FOR RAIN, then HIGH WINDS, OR STORM and finally additional appearances for various polar currents to lower section, the bottom margin inscribed REGISTERED, 351867 set with a shallow-arched cross-grain moulded mahogany surround.52cm (20.5ins) high, 20.5cm (8ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Dickens Fine Art Auctioneers, Middle Claydon, sale of the THE RICHARD COOKSON COLLECTION 20th April 2008 (lot 78) for £440 hammer. Thomas William Watson is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as an optical, philosophical and mathematical instrument maker working from 4 Pall Mall, London 1878-84. The origins of this type of Storm Glass are unknown with Admiral Fitzroy in his 1863 publication The Weather Book noting that 'the inventor is now uncertain; but they were sold on old London Bridge, at the sign of the Goat and Compasses'. He studied them as curiosities and suggested that they served to indicate what he termed 'electrical tension' in the wind, hence were potentially useful as meteorological instruments. Edwin Banfield in BAROMETERS, Stick or Cistern Tube adds that such instruments are really an irregular form of thermometric barometer, and goes on to list the recipe for the contents of the tube which contains water, alcohol, ammonium chloride, potassium nitrate and camphor. The solution, once prepared, would then exhibit changes in the form of cloudiness, crystal formation etc. signifying atmospheric conditions as per the indications listed on the panel. Condition Report: Tube is filled with fluid. The glass panel has an edge chip at the centre of the lower margin otherwise is in fine condition with overall light wear to the annotations only. The case is in fine original condition with faults limited to slight shrinkage and other age-related blemishes; the rear panel has replacement securing screws.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A RARE GEORGE V SHIBAYAMA INSECT DECORATED SILVER CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE BY A. AND J. ZIMMERMANN LIMITED, BIRMINGHAM 1911 The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, with integral winder to backplate stamped with standing lion trademark for Duverdry and Bloquel, the 2 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hour hand set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel, the rectangular case with hinged C-scroll carrying handle over front and sides inlaid in mother-of-pearl, amber, abalone and other materials with random crawling insects incorporating engraved legs and antennae and with very small Japanese character signature to lower right hand corner of the front panel, the front also with canted surround to the fascia and the rear with conforming hinged door, on disc feet, Hallmarks for London 1911 makers A. &. J. Z within a shield.The clock 11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 7.5m (3ins) wide, 5.7cm (2.25ins) deep.  The firm of A. and J. Zimmermann Limited were a firm of silversmiths mostly specialising in small decorative items who worked from Regent Street, Birmingham from 1899 until 1929 when they were placed into voluntary liquidation. The clockmaking factory of Duverdry and Bloquel is noted by Leigh Extence as originally founded by Albert Villon in the town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont in 1867. Paul Duverdry joined the firm as a director in 1887 followed by Joseph Bloquel in 1910. The execution of Shibayama 'insect' decoration of the current lot would have been undertaken by a specialist Japanese craftsman resulting in a highly unusual luxury product. A similar but much smaller timepiece, with decoration apparently executed by the same Japanese craftsman into a silver case by Charles and Richard Comyns, London, was sold in these rooms FINE CLOCKS, BAROMETERS & SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2nd March 2022 (lot 196) for £3,800 hammer.  

A VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKW. VAUGHAN, NEWPORT, CIRCA 1860The five pillar twin fusee gong striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by half seconds lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the movement backplate, the 7.75 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial signed W. Vaughan, Newport to centre and with steel moon hands, set within canted silvered brass surround behind hinged moulded glazed cast brass bezel, the shaped-top case with scallop shell centred scroll carved crest over conforming applied relief rococo style decoration beneath the dial flanked by ogee side scrolls, the sides with rectangular brass lancet-pierced frets over ogee outline lower sections, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on ogee moulded skirt base with the rear applied with paper label for a former owner hand inscribed PAINE, 3 CLIFTON ROAD, NEWPORT, MON.47.5cm (18.75ins) high, 33.5cm (13.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. William Vaughan is recorded in Loomes, Brian, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Newport, Monmouthshire 1844-80. 

A WALNUT CASED COMMEMORATIVE 'DANIEL QUARE' MODEL MONTH GOING QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK F.W. ELLIOTT FOR GARRARD, LONDON, CIRCA 1970The nine pillar triple fusee movement with graduated split frontplate and chiming a choice of three tunes on a graduated nest of eight bells for the quarters before sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the going train with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance set within an aperture to the backplate inscribed Elliott, London to centre, with scroll inscribed decoration to three corners and numbered 17/250 to lower margin, the 7 inch wide rectangular gilt brass dial with oval plate engraved Garrard to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and inscribed MADE IN, ENGLAND to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast gilt spandrels to angles with the upper two interrupted by subsidiary FAST/SLOW regulation and CHIME/SILENT selection dials, beneath arch centred with WESTMINSTER/WHITTINGTON/WINCHESTER chime selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the case with hinged gilt brass carrying handled pierced with DQ monogram to the uprights applied to cavetto over convex caddy superstructure and with double cavetto top mouldings, the hinged front with 6.5 inch break-arch glazed dial aperture with cockbeaded surround and with conforming bordered fretwork panels to upper quadrants, the sides with further shaped sound frets over break-arch windows, the rear flush with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on moulded skirt base with full depth moulded pad feet.40cm (15.75ins) high with handle down, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. The present lot was made in a limited edition of 250 examples by F.W. Elliott for Garrard, the Crown Jewellers, to commemorate the anniversary of Daniel Quare who was gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1671. Condition Report: Movement is complete, appears free from alteration or noticeable replacements but is in fairly neglected condition hence a clean/service is required. The timepiece is running and the quarter and strike trains are operational albeit a little lazily and prone to sometimes not tripping. The minute hand around 1 minute out of sync (ie. sounds around 1 minute after the hour/quarter). There also appears to be an automatic silencing function that prevents the clocks striking between 11pm and around 9am. The dial appears to be in very good original condition with minimal oxidation to the silvering only. The case is also in very good original condition with faults very much limited to a few very slight bumps, scuffs and scratches only.Clock does not have a winder present; no case key or pendulum are required. Condition Report Disclaimer

A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJOHN DREW, LONDON, CIRCA 1705The six finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring 7.5 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and herringbone border engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Jn'o Drew, Johnfons Court, Fleet Street, London to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied gilt twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angels incorporating fine leafy trail engraved infill to margins between, in a case with stepped superstructure, ogee cornice and plain frieze over floral marquetry trail decorated hinged glazed front and rectangular side windows, the trunk with concave scrolling floral trail inlaid throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a glazed lenticle and overall decorated with bird inhabited scrolling foliate marquetry designs within a continuous overlapping leaf banded border, crossgrain edge mouldings and a further leaf banded surround, the sides veneered with two line-outline panels within crossbanded borders, the base with ogee top mouldings over conforming rectangular marquetry panel within crossbanded surround, on later moulded skirt.234cm (92ins) high excluding finials, 50cm (19.75ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. John Drew is recorded in Loomes, Brain The Early Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born around 1663 and apprenticed to Joseph Knibb for eight years from September 1676 until 1684. He worked out of a shop in Johnson Court, on Fleet Street and is believed to have married Eleanor Ferentine in 1688. John Drew took-on eight apprentices during his career none of which appeared to continue in the trade. He signed the Clockmakers 'oath of allegiance' in 1697 and, in 1712, was appointed Beadle of the Company, taking over from the deceased Richard George, an engraver who had held the position for over a decade. The official description of a Livery Beadle's duties was to attend every official Livery function, maintain the peace during meetings, look after robes, etc. Unofficially, at this time, the role was usually given as a source of income to members who had fallen on hard times. He was succeeded as Beadle on his death on 1713 by Christopher Gould, and his wife continued receiving charity from the Company until her death in 1715.   Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration and noticeable replacements limited to the escape wheel and pallets which apperar to be historic renewals probably due to wear. The mechanism is somewhat dirty/dusty hence a gentle clean/service is required however pinion wear appears light and the pivots reasonably tight hence there is nothing to suggest that it won't run after a gentle clean/lubrication. The backplate shoes evidence of some historic punch/hammering around the pivots to tighten them at some point. The dial is generally in good relatively clean condition with only relatively light to moderate oxidation/discolouration. The top left spandrel is lacking it's crucifix at the apex and the hands are replacements otherwise dial is free from notable faults. The movement is fitted with a replacement seatboads and rests on later blocks applied to the case side uprights (cheeks), hence it id most likely that the movement and dial are not original to the case. The hood is in sound condition however is lacking the dome caddy superstructure; the plinth/upstand for the dome is present/ The columns and bargeboards are missing and the frieze frets have been replaced by veneer. The top board and panel backing the rear of the frieze/superstructure are replacements. Otherwise faults to the hood are limited to a few small chips/losses to the cornice veneers and mouldings as well as some historic worm damage (long gone). The trunk is in very good original condition with no noticeable losses or restoration marquetry of the throat moulding and door; the lock is a replacement. The door surround has some shrinkage to the corners as well as a few small localised veneer losses (but not to the herringbone banding). The sides are very slightly bowed but are otherwise in good condition with some slight shrinkage, minor bumps and scuffs and other age-related blemishes. The lower half of the box base has been restored/rebuilt indicating that the case was cut down at some point. The restored marquetry has darkened more than the original hence can probably be made less obvious through careful colour blending. There are horizontal shrinkage cracks to both the front and sides; the sides have been re-veneered. The skirting is a 20th century addition. The backboard/structure of the case are in good solid condition but some the original structure has been lost at the base (when the base was reduced). Faults to the case are otherwise limited to age-related bumps, scuffs, some historic worm damage and other age-related blemishes. Clock has pendulum (suspension spring broken), two brass-cased weights (20th century), case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III CHINOISERIE DECORATED BLACK JAPANNED TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1780The unusual four pillar single train weight-driven movement with arched iron plates measuring 10 by 9 inches incorporating brass bushes for the four-wheel train, large 6.25 inch diameter greatwheel, solid wheels for the centre-wheel upwards and counterweight for the hour hand set on an arbor between the plates, the 26 inch circular slightly convex gilt-on-black Roman numeral dial with gilt spade hands, within a stepped ogee moulded surround and secured to the drop-trunk case with pegs, the case with side doors behind the dial over gilt floral trail painted throat flanked by shaped ears, above concave-topped rectangular door decorated in varying shades of gilt with raised oriental figure within a garden trellis landscape framed within double-line border, the surround with block panel and leafy trail banded borders, the base of stepped ogee profile decorated with further conforming foliate decorated panels, (dial panel repainted).140cm (55ins) high, 66cm (26ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. The movement of the present timepiece is particularly unusual in that the plates are made from forded iron. Furthermore, the provision of a large diameter greatwheel, coupled with solid wheel centres for the majority of the train, are features indicative of a highly individual approach by the maker. Condition Report: The movement appears to be in original working condition with no noticeable replacements; although gentle clean/service is advisable. The frontplate has a hole next to the intermediate wheel of the motionwork as well as a small group of small holes (some threaded) spread across the upper half of the frontplate. The purpose of these is not known but we do not consider them indicative of any significant alteration - one theory for their use was perhaps for the fitment of a passing hour strike. The movement rests on an old seatboard but with slim packing pieces; there is also evidence of the blocks being applied to the inside of the sides of the case - the seatboard is now supported by screws tapped from the sides. The dial panel has a filled hole beneath the winding hole. This hole appears too low down for a winding hole of a tavern clock but may suggest that the dial was once fitted to another clock. In addition to this there are some curious curved cut-outs to the stile uprights of the trunk (concealed by the dial when fitted) which may also suggest that a different dial arrangement may have been fitted in the past. The rear of the dial also has a curious curved section scooped-out beneath XI and XII numerals - the purpose of this is unknown but may support the view that the timepiece may have been fitted with a passing strike at some point. The dial has been re-finished; the original surface was cream ground; there is a slight shrinkage crack through the IIII numeral otherwise faults to the dial panel are limited to minor wear, historic edge bumps etc. The hands are old and made from copper finished with gold paint. The hour hand has had the tube soldered to the centre and the minute has a later wedge-shaped counterweight attached. The trunk is in sound original condition retaining original decoration/surface to front and base. The door has a slight warp and minor losses to the raised work, the lock is a replacement but the hinges appear original. The ears are replacements as are the side doors. The sides have been refinished black and the interior of the case has also been given a wash of black shellac. The backboard is in generally sound condition but has the with usual central shrinkage crack top to bottom and has a baton applied to the inside upper edge as bracing and additional hanging support. Faults to the case are otherwise generally limited to age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Timepiece has a pendulum, weight, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL GREEN CHINOISERIE JAPANNED FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECETHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR JOHN TAYLOR, LONDON, LATE 18th CENTURYThe four pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates measuring 7.25 high by 4.5 inches wide at the base and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial bearing inscription John Taylor, London to centre and with fine pierced steel hands, in a green chinoiserie japanned 'saltbox' type case with alternating gilt trellis and foliate panel decorated hinged glazed wooden ogee moulded bezel applied to a conforming moulded surround further painted with gilt repeating lappet leaves, the rear box case with hinged doors to both sides over shaped rear pendant apron decorated in raised black line and gilt with Oriental pavilion within an arcadian landscape, (dial refinished, case decoration probably later and with restoration).39cm (15.5ins) diameter, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration however the train may have been re-pinioned to counter wear at some point in the 19th century. The dial has been refinished hence we cannot offer any assurances that the signature on the dial reflects the original; there is some very slight stress cracking around the dial feet. The carcass of the case is made from mahogany (rather than pine to be expected for a japanned clock) hence decoration may well be later (20th century). The bezel is in good condition with lock (no key) with relatively slight wear to decoration. The turned surround is also in good condition. The box case has a replaced vertical section to the right-hand side - between the rear of the dial surround and the door), the adjacent crescent-shaped slip to the applied to the rear of the surround is also a replacement/restoration. Both side doors are also probably replacements and bracing blocks have been applied internally to each of the corners. The decoration to the pendant back panel has seen some re-touching around the drilled hole otherwise is in good condition; otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to age related shrinkage, wear etc.Timepiece does not have a winder or case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN GEORGE III VERGE FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECETHE DIAL INSCRIBED DAVID DAVIS, LONDON, LATE 18th CENTURY The four pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates measuring 7 high by 5 inches wide at the base and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed David, Davis, London to centre and with scroll pierced steel hands set behind a heavy hinged glazed cast brass cavetto moulded bezel, in a mahogany 'saltbox' type case with slender caddy moulded surround fixed to the rear box incorporating hinged door to right-hand side, ogee shouldered crest to backboard and conforming shaped pendant apron (case with restoration).36cm (14.25ins) wide, 46cm (18ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. A David Davis is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working form Strand, London 1802-04. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration including to the escapement; a precautionary gentle clean/service is probably advisable if intending to put into long-term service. Dial is in fine original condition with some slight mellowing/oxidation to the finish. The case presents very well but has seen restoration. The wooden dial surround has some slight cracking, rubbing and chips around the lock otherwise is in good condition. The brass bezel is in good condition with sound hinge. The rest of the case is in good condition but has the feeling of being through a workshop. With this in mind we cannot rule-out that the case may have been rebuilt/reconstructed; indeed, for example, the internal surface of the backboard looks a little clean so the panel could possibly be a replacement. The exterior however appears to retain old surface exhibiting age related bumps, scuffs, wear etc.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and a key for the bezel. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV GILT BRASS MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECE MOREAU LAINE, PARIS, MID 18th CENTURYThe eight-day movement with tapered plates incorporating recessed canted lower angles united by four baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Moreau Laine AParis to lower margin and now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 6.75 inch circular thirteen-piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with steel hands over pendant apron centred with an enamel plaque inscribed Moreau Laisne, AParis, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated putto surmount to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over generous leaf cast arched cornice, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on leafy scroll cast feet with foliate apron between, (movement formerly with pull-quarter repeat, losses to marquetry).57cm (22.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 13cm (5ins) deep. 

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

A GEORGE III CHINOISERIE DECORATED BLACK JAPANNED TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECESIGNED FOR COWLEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1780The four pillar weight-driven movement with five-wheel train, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and tapered plates, the circular cream painted slightly convex wooden Arabic numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and decorative scroll-pierced brass spade hands, within a black and gilt stepped ogee moulded surround and secured to the drop-trunk case with pegs, the case with side doors behind the dial over gilt signature Cowley, OXFORD STREET flanked by gilt floral trail painted scroll-outline ears, over concave-topped rectangular door decorated in varying shades of gilt with raised oriental figure within a garden trellis landscape framed within double-line border, the surround with chevron and leafy trail banded borders, the sides with oversize floral sprays and the base of stepped ogee profile decorated with further conforming foliate decorated panels, (finish with restoration).139cm (54.75ins) high, 58.5cm (23ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. A clockmaker with the surname Cowley does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources as working in London during the late 18th century. 

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CONCENTRIC CALENDARUNSIGNED, PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial with concentric date-of-the-month within the chapter ring and Arabic fifteen minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced steel hands and brass calendar pointer, the break-arch case with concave-sided upstand over cavetto moulded cornice and opening front fitted with a cast brass cavetto moulded convex glazed bezel and incorporating recessed panel infill to the arch and lower quadrant areas, flanked by brass stop-fluted canted angles and with circular panels to sides, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch flame figured door edged with complex mouldings and flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns with brass caps and bases, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over shaped raised panel and double skirt incorporating shaped apron flanked by bracket feet.226cm (89ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although in slightly dirty/neglected condition there is nothing to suggest that the movement would not run once a gentle clean/service has been done. The plates have evidence of previous re-bushing. The dial has been refinished but a while ago; there is some general edge wear and chipping and slight wear but otherwise is generally in good condition. The movement is fitted to an old but probably not original seatboard which rests on the side uprights of the case at the correct level with the cheeks appearing undisturbed - from this we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition but requires mostly cosmetic attention. The concave pyramid upstand has opened at the joints and there is some front-to-back shrinkage to the curved top panel. The right-hand side of the hood is missing the circular panel and moulded surround (leaving a circular aperture); the left-hand side has its panel, the moulding is detached but present with the clock. The hood door has a very slight warp causing the arch section to project forwards slightly (not really noticeable when the door is closed). The finials are not original otherwise hood is in sound original condition. The trunk and base are also generally in sound original unrestored condition. The trunk door has a slight bow apparent at the lower edge, the door lock is a replacement with the tongue extended; we do not have a key to retract the tongue hence cannot currently close the door flush. The base has some shrinkage cracking to the timber, slight wear to front angles and the left-hand skirting is loose and the right-hand side lower section of skirting has been trimmed back by around 15mm to the rear edge; otherwise is in sound condition. The backboard has a vertical crack (from a butt joint between the sections becoming unstuck) applied with tape. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The surface is generally untouched hence uneven but appears free from awkward patch repairs etc.Clock has pendulum, pair of cast iron weights but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKJAPY FRERES, PARIS, CIRCA 1895The circular eight-day two train gong striking movement with Brocot type anchor escapement regulated by polychrome enamel rosette decorated disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with JAPY FRERES & CIE, G'DE MED. D'HONNEUR roundel over MADE IN FRANCE and numbers 6691, 4 8 to lower margin, the circular dial with conforming enamel polychrome rosette decorated centre within gilt chapter ring incorporating vertically orientated Arabic cartouche numerals, with blued steel stylised trident hands within a polychrome scroll enamelled bezel surround, the rectangular bevel-glazed case with twin handled urn surmount incorporating cream, blue and pink enamelled foliate decorated cap and gadrooned waist to the geometric band decorated stepped upstand flanked by four part-enamelled ball finials to the projecting rounded angles and a pair of large conforming finials for the side columns, over geometric panel centred polychrome enamelled frieze incorporating engine-milled rounded angles and filigree bands to sides, free-standing part enamelled reeded columns to corners flanked larger foliate enamel cylinder shafted columns to sides incorporating engine-milled caps and bases, on skirt base matching the frieze flanked by plinths for the side columns and with disc feet; with original moulded giltwood stand.The clock 37.5cm (14.75ins) high, 22cm (8.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep; the clock on stand 42cm (16.5ins) high, 27cm (10.7ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. The firm of Japy Freres et Cie was founded by Frederick Japy in 1774 who set-up a modest workshop in Montbeliard as a watch and machine tool maker. Japy expanded his business rapidly and by 1804, the year he was awarded the Legion d Honneur by Napoleon (in recognition for his Brevets in horological machinery), he employed 300 people at his manufactory in Beaucourt. From 1806, he took five of his sons into partnership and the firm expanded adding buildings at Badevel and La Feschotte amongst others to become one of the largest makers of clocks in Europe. The business continued into the Twentieth century but during the inter-war period went into decline and is thought to have finally wound-up in around 1940. A detailed history of Japy Freres et Cie is provided in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development chapter VI pages 133-48. Japy personally examined his best clocks and graded them accordingly, the current lot was inspected and set at 'A1' the best possible. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean full working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. Dial has some light rubbing near the winding holes and two small areas of touching-in to the gilt finish adjacent to the 11 and 12 numerals otherwise is in fine original condition. The case is generally in good original condition retaining original gilding albeit muted and with some edge wear evident. The enamel is generally in very good condition with the only notable defect being a small losses to the band bordering the edge of the upstand at the left hand corner. The front door glass has a slight shallow chip to lower right-hand corner and the right hand panel has a small chip/loss to the front lower corner otherwise glasses appear free from visible damage. The giltwood stand has edge wear to the velvet lining of the top surface as well as touching-in with gilt paint around the top edge otherwise faults are limited to rubbing/wear to finish.Clock is complete with pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

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

A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT CENTRE-SECONDS REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKETATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES JOSEPH, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY L. VRARD AND COMPANY, SHANGHAI, CIRCA 1890The eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung balance, the inside of the frontplate stamped 688, 2478 to lower right-hand corner and the backplate applied with external visible strikework, the alarm mechanism set between the plates to the bottom left and sounding on a second bell mounted within the base of the case, the backplate also stamped with number 689 to the lower left opposing Chinese characters to the right, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed L. VIRARD & Co., SHANGHAI, HANKOW to centre, with blued steel moon hands and sweep centre seconds over Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt bevel-glazed gilt brass cannelee case with hinged faceted baton carrying handle over oval top glass set within floral spray spandrel engraved matted surround incorporating repeat button to front edge, with wavy floral trail engraved channel-moulded uprights and the rear with glazed pin-hinged door, on ogee moulded skirt base finely engraved with further symmetrical foliate trails into a matted ground; with original maroon velvet covered protective outer travelling case.The clock 16cm (6.25ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8,5cm (3.375ins) deep. An essentially identical carriage clock to the present lot is listed by Leigh Extence (stock ref. 1014 for £3,500), with the description indicating that the movement carries the trademark for the roulant blanc maker 'C, Joseph'. Extence notes records of a Charles Joseph being born in 1738 and dying in 1804; who was also known to have been in Shaghai in 1784. This maker was probably a predecessor (father perhaps) of the maker of the movement of the clock listed by Extence (and most likely that of the present lot). A Charles P.H. Joseph is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as subsequently working in Paris 1852-1935. Extence adds that he worked from Rue Amelot 114, Paris, and showed clocks at the 1889 and 1900 Paris Exhibitions.  The velvet covering for the travelling case if the present lot was apparently preferred for clocks destined for the Chinese market. The current case is notable in that it has survived in good condition with the original velvet intact. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. A gentle clean and lubrication however is probably advisable if intending to put into daily service. The dial is in fine condition being free from visible cracks and chips and faults apparently limited to a couple of tiny surface scratches; the hands a appear original and undamaged. The dial is in very good condition with faults apparently limited to very small corner chips to two of the rear door glass; the gilding is near immaculate. The travelling case is in very good original condition with some scuffing/bruising to the upper edges red silk-lined interior from the clock being inserted over the years. The exterior has overall slight fading and edge wear but is generally very good considering the age and the nature of the covering. The strap handle is intact but some of the stitching to the velvet covering has degraded causing it to open out as well as having a short tear.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A REGENCY EBONY AND BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATDESBOIS AND WHEELER, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with lancet-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of 12 inches and incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment to the rod, the backplate signed Desbois & Wheeler, Gray's Inn Pafsage in flowing script towards the lower edge, the 6.75 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial signed DESBOIS & WHEELER, LONDON to centre, with decorative scroll pierced steel spade hands and STRIKE/SILENT selection switch at twelve o'clock within a laurel-leaf milled gilt brass surround set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the lancet-top case with lipped cavetto cornice over ebony tracery decorated infill above the dial, down-curved reeded band to waist, and brass-rosette highlighted stylised foliate spandrel decorated ebony line-inlaid apron panel beneath, the sides with brass foliate ring handles over brass fretwork lancet-shaped frets and the rear with pointed break-arch glazed window set within the frame of the case, on canted moulded skirt base with brass inverted acorn feet.48cm (19ins) high, 25cm (9.75ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. Daniel Desbois was apprenticed to John Johnson at Gray's Inn Passage and took over his business from circa 1790, working until 1846 and died two years later in 1848. The partnership between Daniel Desbois and Wheeler is recorded in Baillie, G.H., Clutton, C. and Ilbert, C.A. BRITTEN'S Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers as working from Gray's Inn Passage, London 1803-35. Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements but is a little dull/tarnished in appearance. The movement is in full working condition however a gentle clean service is advised before putting the clock into long-term use. The seatboard has two holes to the centre suggesting a pendulum holdfast was once fitted which is no longer present. The dial retains old surface with faults limited to wear around the winding holes, a few minor chips and some concentric wear/rubbing. Case is generally in very good original unrestored condition with faults essentially limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs, wear, a couple of small veneer patch repairs to the rear door as well as the rear door lock being loose. The silk to the side frets is degraded and the frets themselves need securing.Clock has pendulum, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE II BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP REPEATJOHN ELLIOTT, EXETER, MID 18th CENTURYThe substantial five (formerly six) pillar movement with plates measuring 8.25 by 7 inches, sounding the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and striking the hour on a further larger bell, now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation arm to suspension, the backplate engraved with a basket of fruit within symmetrical foliate vine scrollwork centred by a large gadroon-bordered shaped cartouche signed John Elliott, Plymouth, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with shaped false bob aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with the upper interrupted by subsidiary Strike/Silent selection and regulation adjustment dials, the arch further date of the month dial flanked by strapwork scroll cast mounts, the ebonised case with five brass disc-and-spire finials to the inverted bell-top superstructure incorporating brass mouldings at the junction between each section, over brass-edged double cavetto top mouldings and opening front inset with brass fillet mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and scroll pierced and engraved upper quadrant frets flanked by brass bound rounded angles, the sides with hinged cast brass handles over concave-topped rectangular scroll pierced and engraved sound frets centred with a basket of flowers over a stylised lions mask within brass fillet surround, the rear with conforming rectangular break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on two-tier cavetto moulded skirt base edged in brass over generous cast ogee bracket feet.57.5cm (22.75ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Very little of John Elliott of Plymouth is known with only his marriage, in November 1732, being recorded. As was the tradition for clockmakers to marry after completing their apprenticeship this would suggest that he was born in around 1710.  The engraving to the backplate of the present clock broadly conforms to designs illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS - Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 pages 301-03 (Figures 17.8-17.10) which would date the present lot to around 1740-50. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapement and the going train third wheel. The going train will run however both the strike and quarter trains are presently not functioning. Both of these trains appear intact, unaltered and will wind; they will just about operate with manual assistance but will not trip/run when hands are advanced. As the movement is somewhat dry/dusty a gentle clean/service and some adjustment will be required before it can be put to use. The movement is generally well made/finished and generally exhibits minimal wear or rebushing etc.; there is no trip-repeat line fitted at present. The dial is generally dull/discoloured with mellowing to the castings and patchy oxidation to the silvering. The centre has two smallish plugged holes within the matting (near the IIII and VIII numerals) almost certainly left over from fixing an arched silvered signature plate which is no longer present. As with the movement the dial is of good quality and well finished. The case is generally in good original condition. The caddy superstructure has some slight veneer shrinkage only, as does the front door which opens to reveal only a couple of small losses/repairs and cracking to the veneer overlap of the mask bordering the dial. Both sides have some shrinkage cracking with the most notable being to the rail beneath the fret aperture to the left-hand side; otherwise are in good original condition although the frets are somewhat tarnished/discoloured. The rear door, surround and skirt base are all in good original condition with only slight wear and other age-related blemishes evident.Generally a well made clock in very sound original condition (except for the escapement) which has a pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH TEN-INCH DIALJAMES MARKWICK, LONDON, CIRCA 1695The six finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with slender tall plates measuring 7.375 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square gilt brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, small Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Jacobus Markwick, Londini to lower margin, with fine sculpted scroll-pierced steel hands and applied gilt winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angels incorporating leafy trail engraved infill to margins between, the case with ogee moulded cornice and fretwork frieze over floral marquetry trail decorated hinged glazed dial surround applied with Solomonic twist-turned three quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a circular brass-framed lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebonised ground within applied half-round crossgrain edge mouldings, the sides veneered with two line-outline panels, the base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming rectangular marquetry panel within crossbanded surround, on bun feet.197cm (77.5ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. James Markwick senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed in 1656 to Edmund Gilpin (through Richard Taylor); he initially worked at Croydon before returning to London where he gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1666. In 1673 he took-over the former business of Samuel Betts at behind the Royal Exchange. Markwick had a turbulent relationship with the Clockmakers' Company - in 1676 he was fined for abuse of the Master at the Steward's feast and was often reprimanded for not attending court. James Markwick junior was born in Croydon in 1662 and was apprenticed to his father gaining his freedom (by patrimony) in 1692. He initially went into partnership with his father before gaining outright control of the business on the latter's retirement to Pevensey in Sussex in around 1700 (where he subsequently died in 1716). In around 1710-15 James Markwick junior went into partnership with Robert Markham which lasted until the former's death in 1730. The business was subsequently continued by Markham and his successors and specialised in producing clocks and watches for export to the Middle East. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition having been given a gentle service prior to consignment. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and there is minimal pinion wear evident. Some of the pivot holes have slight punching (historic repair to counter wear) and the top left of the backplate has two vacant threaded holes for a bracket to secure the movement into the case - the bracket is no longer present although there is a steel counterpart secured to the case backboard at the appropriate height. The bottom two pillars are very slightly bent in a downward curve from tightening the movement onto the seatboard. The front of the dial plate has been regilded however appears free form any visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and faults limited to some oxidation spotting and light patchy discolouration to the chapter ring, and a repair to the minute ring. The movement rests on an old seatboard which sits directly on the cheek uprights of the case with no apparent evidence of alteration and in-line with a scribed-line to the case backboard. This would suggest that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in very good original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant restoration/replacements. The hood top board may be an old replacement and the fret to the frieze is most likely a restoration, otherwise the hood appears to be in fine original condition with faults limited to historic movement and shrinkage to the cross-grain mouldings and veneers. The hood appears to have been originally made with a front door - there is no evidence to suggest that it has been converted from a rising hood with fixed front. The trunk and base are in similar condition with the backboard retaining its original height with splitting to both the upper and lower sections which may benefit from being secured. The trunk door has had fillet repair to hinge side of the panel at the rear which continues for the full height between the upper and lower 'clamps'. This in most likely to address historic worm damage to the edge of the board as evidence some of this is visible just beyond the join in places. The door veneers are in good condition having only one small loss (to the ebonised ground only) towards the lower margin at the join between the clamp and the vertical section of board forming the trunk door. There is also some small localised repairs to the marquetry along the rest of this joint and to the corresponding joint at the top of the door (but to a much lesser degree). The sides have noticeable slight bowing, a few minor veneer patch repairs to rear edge and some cracking/movement to the veneers. The case appears to retain its original structure veneers except for some replacement to the fascia crossbanding to the lower left-hand corner. The right-hand side has a horizontal crack and there are small patch repairs to the lower front corners. The carcass of the box has horizontal joins in the front and side panels about an inch up from the lower surface - however the backboard continues down past these joints and the veneers appear largely undisturbed hence we are inclined to believe that the slips forming the lower edge of the front and sides of the box carcass are an original feature. The bun feet are replacements and there is historic evidence of past minor worm infestation which has long gone. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age, The colour is generally good but would benefit from a little attention from a furniture finisher to revive it a little.Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE V MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEDENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1914The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial with DENT triangle trademark over ROYAL EXCHANGE, CORNHILL, & 61 STRAND, LONDON, 58526 to centre, with steel spade hands, set behind a hinged bevel-glazed cast brass bezel with canted silvered insert, applied to a moulded wooden surround fitted via pegs onto rear box case with door to the right hand side and pendulum access flap to the curved base.37.5cm (14.75ins) diameter, 15cm (6in) deep. 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.Dent started numbering their clocks, watches and chronometers from 1876 starting at number 38,000. Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all-original and is in working condition however the mechanism is a little dirty/discoloured hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial retains old/original surface however with fairly extensive historic rust spotting/flaking. The rust/corrosion appears to have been stabilised hence the finish exhibits an conserved 'patinated' appearance. The 'triangle' and part of '61 STRAND' have seen some light strengthening/re-touching also. The bezel and wooden surround are in good original condition however the brass securing latch to the rear of the wooden surround is a replacement and there is old paint (light Verdigris green) applied to the rear of the wooden surround (to the exterior visible sections only). The top of the box case has some traces of the same paint otherwise is in sound original condition with faults limited to some noticeable scuffing to the lower right hand edge and minor age related veneer shrinkage.Timepiece has a pendulum (suspension spring repaired) but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECETHE MOVEMENT BY HANDLEY AND MOORE, LONDON, CIRCA 1805The four pillar weight-driven movement with four-wheel train incorporating small barrel and large diameter great wheel, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, and tapered plates with the front stamped with crowned HANDLEY & MOORE maker's mark beneath serial number 1717, the 20 inch circular cream painted slightly convex wooden Roman numeral dial with brass spade hands, within an ogee moulded surround and secured to the drop-trunk case with pegs, the case with side doors behind the dial over concave-topped rectangular caddy moulded door inlaid with an oval fan cartouche to centre, the canted 'chisel' shaped base with stepped ogee top moulding; with a copy of Gatto, Martin, THE TAVERN CLOCK signed by the author and numbered 376 from an edition of 500, Tavernicus Publishing, Bath 2010, dj, (2).117cm (46ins) high, 55cm (21.75ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. George Handley and John Moore were both former apprentices of John Thwaites who formed a partnership in around 1800. The firm worked from 38 Clerkenwell Close and continued in the production of public clocks and supplying movements to other makers mostly in competition with Thwaites and Reed. George Handley retired in 1820 and died in 1824 leaving the workshops in the hands of John Moore alone. The business subsequently passed down various member of the Moore family of clockmakers, with the last, Henry James, dying aged 60 in 1899. The firm however is thought to have continued under different management into the early years of the 20th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements, we would however advise a precautionary gentle clean/service if intending to put into service (the pendulum will also require a suspension spring fitting). The dial retains old (possibly original) surface; there is a slight shrinkage crack to the edge between the I and II numerals otherwise panel is in good original condition albeit with rubbing and minor bumps/scuffs to the surface. There are only two (non-original odd) securing pegs present hence will require a new set of four. The trunk is in sound condition but has a replacement backboard (is plywood) and the top board is most likely non-original. The slip of timber at the base of the foot is also almost certainly a replacement and there is some slight shrinkage cracking the angles section of the base. The trunk door has a small loss/chip to the edge moulding to the upper top left corner and the left-hand side has two vacant screw holes due to relocation of the seatboard securing screws. Otherwise faults to the case are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, light shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum (no suspension spring) and a weight but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A group of fifteen silver buttons, all decorated with ships and a surround of nautical rope, Birmingham, London and continental marks, ranging from approximately 21mm diameter-25mm diameterGood condition overall, wear commensurate with age

A cultured pearl and paste cluster ring, the large central pearl to a surround of eighteen paste stones, set in 18ct white gold, size Q/R, approximately 12gGood overall condition, has been resized

A 9ct Gold, Amethyst and Diamond Ladies Dress Ring, Central Small Round Cut Diamond with Marquise Cut Amethyst Surround, Size K, 2.6gms

GEORGE HARRISON - ALL THINGS MUST PASS (UBER BOX SET RELEASE - 2021). The mother of all box sets with this fantastic 'wooden crate' uber box release of the beautiful 1970 album from George. All contents appear in unplayed 'as new' condition. Housed with original packaging. The set features 70 tracks including 47 demo recordings, session outtakes and studio jams, of which 42 are previously unreleased. The Blu-ray disc includes hi-res stereo, 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos mixes of the main album.Contents of box set:- 8 LPs, 5 CDs and 1 Blu-ray disc- a 96-page scrapbook curated by Olivia Harrison- a 44-page book chronicling the making of "All Things Must Pass"- a wooden bookmark made from a felled oak tree (Quercus Robur) in George’s Friar Park- 1/6 scale replica figurines of Harrison and the gnomes seen on the album cover- an illustration by musician and artist Klaus Voormann- a copy of Paramahansa Yogananda’s “Light from the Great Ones”- Rudraksha beads- a replica of the original album posterAll of this is housed in a large wooden crate measuring approximately 12.4” x 12.4” x 17.5”

A taxidermy bird in glazed ebonised surround, width 31 cm

A Jaeger le Coultre mystery mantel timepiece, the central baton dial flanked by lucite panels depicting Indonesian dancers, with lacquered brass frame, 41cm wide, 8cm deep, 22cm high Looks to be in very good original condition, some of the gilding to the metal surround has been rubbed away revealing a darker bronze finish and where the bronze was not gilded it is now of a slightly matted tone, rubbing to the naming on the centre of the dial, movement not running, appears to be overwound, escapement is locked in place.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

An 18th century oval portrait miniature on ivory of a military officer in powdered wig, his dark brown tunic with gold braid, 3.3 x 2.8 cm, in almandine garnet-set surround, velvet mount and foliate-chased gilt metal frame, in silk and velvet-lined leather folding pocket case (Ivory Submission Reference number APMG7GPQ); lot includes another miniature portrait on ivory of a young officer in tan tunic with gold braid Ivory Submission reference number ZMEQMLQV (2)

A substantial turquoise, diamond and pearl pendant and earring set, the oval cabochon turquoise pendant with claw set seed pearl and diamond surround, the reverse of wirework cage design of unmarked white metal, 6 x 5 cm on fancy white metal chain stamped 925 to/w a pair of matching earrings for pierced ears, 3.5 cm drop (3)

Pietro Paoletti (1801-1847), a collection of fifty-five antique miniature plaster cast Grand Tour relief medallions of cameos and sculptures, in two trays formed as a casket with finely-detailed penwork decoration depicting Juno driving a chariot drawn by peacocks, within floral and foliate surround, the interior with hand inscribed list of contents and signed 'Piazzo de Spagna N.49 .....', 25.5 cm x 18 cm x 6 cm

A Victorian Sampson Mordan & Co ruby glass scent flask/vinaigrette with unmarked gilt metal ends to/w a gilt metal trinket box, the top inset with porcelain plaque painted with an 18th century lady; lot also includes an oval copper box, the top inset with paste gemstones in turquoise mosaic surround (3)

A late Victorian large easel mirror with pierced and embossed silver surround, William Comyns & Son, London 1900, 50 x 35cm o/a bevelled plated loose in frame; velvet backing worn

An early 20th century Edwardian mahogany inlaid pier display cabinet. The cabinet raised on tapered supports, having single curved glazed door to front. Featuring a single inlaid drawer to top. Having a raised gallery surround to top, featuring a central bevelled edge oval mirror. Measures approx: 143x61x43cm

A 19th century Victorian mahogany bedside cabinet / pot cupboard. The pot cupboard raised on a plinth base, with gallery surround to top. Having single door to front with recessed fielded panel. Measures approx: 90x40x45cm

A reproduction French Louis style two drawer bedside table / chest of drawers / cabinet. Gallery pierced surround, two drawer crossbanded drawers sat on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf brass pull handles and mounts. Measures approx: 70x50x30cm

A mid 20th century Jaycee Jacobean oak bar in the colonial style. The bar, of angled form having a raised canopy with upright finials, and carved detail. With a panelled base and bubble glass square panel with arched surround. All raised on a plinth base with stemmed beer / wine glasses, bottles and ash tray.