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A French gilt metal and onyx mantel clock garniture Unsigned, circa 1900 The eight-day bell striking movement with gilt rosette-centred white enamel Arabic numeral cartouche dial in an elaborate case cast with two scantily clad Classically inspired females holding aloft a cherub, with shaped onyx panel beneath dial and on plinth base with cavetto moulded onyx side sections and scroll bordered panel to apron, on foliate cast bracket feet, 75cm high; with a pair of side pieces en suite modelled with scroll cast urns applied with female figural mounts on stepped onyx base with foliate cast bracket feet (both now fitted as table lamps), each 44cm high excluding later light fitting. DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ printed in the sale catalogue or available from the auctioneers on request.
A rare small Italo-Germanic engraved brass table timepiece with pull quarter repeat and alarm Antonio Ferci, Asti, circa 1700 The four pillar movement with engraved standing barrel and verge escapement with short bob pendulum for the going train, silent pull-quarter repeat on two bells mounted above, and separately wound alarm sounding via a vertically pivoted hammer on the larger of the two bells, the dial integral with the case and approximately 4 inches square with central alarm disc and pierced brass hands within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles with unusual applied repousse winged mask spandrels and inscribed ANTONIO FERCI to upper margin, the case with ball finial to the foliate scroll engraved and pierced ogee shaped upstand above baluster turned three-quarter columns to angles, the right hand side panel engraved with a female figure and inscribed ASTI, the left with a figure dancing above a series of abstract hatched scrolls (the sides with holes for repeat and alarm cords) the rear panel decorated with a central female figure with sword and severed head flanked by two further figures above stylised flowering foliage, the upper left hand margin engraved JUDITE e OLO, on rectangular base with brass compressed bun feet, 20.5cm high. DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ printed in the sale catalogue or available from the auctioneers on request. The specification of the current lot with its `silent pull` repeat mechanism (which strikes the hours and quarters on demand only) and alarm suggests that this timepiece was designed predominantly for use in the bedroom chamber. Furthermore the small compact size indicates a degree of portability which suggests that this timepiece may well have been made with travelling in mind, perhaps serving the same basic purpose as a `Pendule d`Officier` of a century later. The form of the current lot, through its resemblance to a 16th century `masterpiece` table clock (of the type predominantly made in Southern Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries) suggests a Germanic influence. However the dial, with central alarm disc, applied chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and `winged mask` spandrels is almost reminiscent of English work of the late 17th century. The engraved decoration to the sides and back panel are wonderfully naive, with the rear depicting the scene of Judith carrying the head of Holo.
A rare George III ebonised bracket timepiece with pull quarter repeat William Keys, Taunton, late 18th century The four pillar single fusee movement with rise/fall regulation for the verge escapement and silent pull-quarter repeat sounding the quarters on a small bell and the hour on a large bell, the 8.5 inch brass break-arch dial with plain centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes and signed Will. Keys, TAUNTON to lower edge, the angles applied with scroll cast spandrels beneath arch with Faster/Slower regulation dial flanked by conforming mounts, the bell top case with hinged brass handle above foliate pierced frets to upper quadrants of the front door and circular over concave-topped sound frets to sides, on shallow moulded base (some losses/repairs to both movement and case), 48cm (19 ins) high excluding handle. DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ printed in the sale catalogue or available from the auctioneers on request. William Keys appears to be unrecorded, however two makers with the same surname are recorded working in Exeter during the early years of the 19th century. The movement of the current lot incorporates a repeat mechanism which is based upon a design originally devised by Joseph Knibb to enable the clock to sound both the hours and the quarters only on demand by pulling the line exiting the case. In this form, the repeat mechanism has to power both the hour and quarter striking mechanisms rather than just the quarters before tripping the hour strike train (for striking table clocks). This type of repeating mechanism is often termed `silent pull` and is thought to have been intended for clocks destined for use in the bedchamber. Evidence in both the backplate and the dial centre suggests that the current lot was also originally fitted with an alarm mechanism further indicating bedroom use. The original owner of the current lot would have had to have been a very wealthy individual in order to be able to afford the luxury of a spring clock exclusively for use in the bedchamber.
A fine George II ebonised quarter chiming table clock Thomas Hunter, London, circa 1730 The substantial six finned-pillar triple fusee movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of six bells and striking the hour on a further bell, with verge escapement and rise/fall regulation, the backplate profusely engraved with foliate scrolls around a central cartouche signed Thomas Hunter, LONDON surmounted by an allegorical figure of a Classical warrior, the 7.5 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob aperture and polished oval reserve with repeat signature within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the lower angles with gilt female mask and scroll cast spandrels the upper angles with silvered subsidiary Strike/Silent opposing regulation dials, the arch with further silvered calendar ring with matted centre and flanked by conforming ho-ho bird inhabited foliate cast spandrels, the inverted bell top case with gilt brass carrying handle and cast vase finials above foliate scroll pierced break-arch side frets bordered by fine raised ebony mouldings, the front door with conforming mouldings to dial aperture and pierced frets to upper quadrants, on moulded base with squab feet, 48cm (19ins) high. DESCRIPTION TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH ‘IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS’ printed in the sale catalogue or available from the auctioneers on request. Thomas Hunter senior is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Fenchurch Street, London 1744-99. The current lot shares many details with fine examples by the leading London makers made during the formative decades of the 18th century. The movement with its relatively robust construction, finned pillars and allegorical figure engraved backplate is reminiscent of the work of Quare or DuChesne. The dial, with its subsidiaries in the upper spandrel area, again echoes Quare and DuChesne, whilst the calendar in the arch was perhaps made popular by Windmills. The case with its fine quality mouldings and elegant proportions compares with those housing movements by makers such as Delander or even George Graham (although Graham preferred rectangular dials). The subtle contrast between the relatively complex decorative dial and the simple refined elegance of the case of the current lot is particularily pleasing. The clock appears to be in good original condition with the dial in particular being of fine mellow colour.
A large quantity of contemporary Coalport "Revelry" bone china table ware including, dinner plates, two handled soup bowls, side plates, tureens, serving plates, tea and coffee cups and saucers, etc, all in gilt rimmed white ground with blue and white neo classical style panels and scrolling (a lot, as viewed)
A c1930`s oak canteen table, the hinged lid revealing a baize lined fitted interior above a single drawer with similarly fitted interior and wrought metal loop handle and raised on turned tapering stretchered supports with bulbous knops. The top with fitted silver presentation plaque dated 1937
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