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A brass carriage clock, impressed 'R & Co', complete with leather travelling case and key, clock 11.5cm highProvenance: From the collection of the late Tony Saunders of BedfordCondition report: Case with wear commensurate with age.Movement not tested.

A MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK, with white enamel dial with roman numerals, the single train movement stamped 'J D', in fitted red leather travelling case with key, the clock 7cm without handle, the case 9.5cm x 6cm.

A GILT METAL TRAVELLING CLOCK BY MOVADO the signed square-shaped dial with baton numerals, in a black leather sliding case

A VICTORIAN FOLDING IVORY TRAVELLING THERMOMETER with an early possibly 17th century brass clock key, a fahrenheit scale and mercury filled tube, 13cm closed; a pair of tribal bone necklace pendants;; a netsuke; and a set of twelve silver handled tea knives, cased (6)

A French gilt brass mantel clock garniture in the Chinese taste with fine multi-coloured relief cast panelsAchille Brocot, Paris, circa 1880The circular two train eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with oval star-centred trademark AB over serial number 6002 14, the dial with raised relief cast centre decorated in burnished gilt, copper and grey/brown patination with Chinese scholars within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised star half hour markers and unusual asymmetric trellis pierced gilt hands within circular gilt bezel, the frosted gilt case with large grey/brown patinated and silver highlighted canopy-shaped finial to the stepped caddy pagoda superstructure applied with further disc and spire finials to angles, the front finely relief decorated in gilt, copper, silver and grey/brown patina with scene of courtiers within a trellis garden beneath the dial and with further figural infill to upper quadrants, flanked by stylised grotesque mask centred strip pilasters decorated with silvered strapwork, the sides inset with further panels of figures at leisure within conforming garden settings, on skirt base with generous cavetto top moulding over pad feet with shaped apron between, 39cm (15.25ins) high; the garniture side pieces each modelled as a slender ovoid twin-handled vase with pierced flared rim over applied shaped figural panel matching those of the clock to front and on conforming square platform base, 27.5cm (10.75ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Achille Brocot is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as born in 1817 and died in 1878. The Museums Victoria (Australia) website notes that Achille patented several improvements in clock mechanism escapements, and invented the 'Brocot Suspension', an adjustable pendulum spring which enabled time keeping to be regulated by altering the length of the pendulum suspension spring by a key turned in the dial. He also introduced a jewelled deadbeat escapement, sometimes called a visible escapement as it was often mounted in the middle of the dial. Achille was awarded a first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855, and in 1856 was appointed Treasurer to La Société des Horlogers in Paris. He published a 'Calculation of the Wheels by Approximation' in 1862. His sons Achille and Paul continued the business following Achille senior's death 1878. The firm was taken over by rival clock maker Gustave Gibaudet in 1889. The highly decorative panels of the current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. This rare form of decoration is normally only seen on a select few high-end carriage clock cases with an example incorporating comparable decoration to all parts of the case also included in the present sale (lot XX). Another is also illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Fig. 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements with the exception of the hammer for the gong; the mechanism is very dirty hence a clean and overhaul is required. The chapter ring of the dial is a little rubbed with some light patchy oxidation. The case is generally in good original unrestored condition with only very light wear to the original finishes however there is overall light/moderate discolouration and tarnishing predominantly to the gilding. The rear panel is missing two of its four securing screws. The urn side pieces are in sound original condition (commensurate with the case) with faults limited to one or two very slight dents.Clock is complete with pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine French gilt brass carriage clock with painted porcelain panels and push-button repeatRetailed by D.C. Rait and Sons, Paris, circa 1870The eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 771 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular satin silvered dial with recessed circular Roman numeral centre and blued steel spade hands over retail signature D. C. RAIT & SONS, PARIS to lower margin within a canted silvered surround, the bevel-glazed gilt brass anglaise riche case with hinged reeded baton carrying handle over fluted cornice, Corinthian three-quarter corner columns and side panels finely painted with Renaissance inspired scenes emblematic of summer and winter with a couple dancing within a flowering meadow to the right hand side opposing a female assisting an elderly gentleman within a snowy landscape to the other and each with unusual gilt infill to sky, the rear with lift-out panel incorporating shuttered winding and hand-setting holes, on architectural plinth base with complex upper mouldings and skirt, 18cm (7ins) high excluding handle; with original morocco leather covered protective outer case. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The Scottish firm of retail jewellers D.C. Rait and Sons operated from 34 Buchanan Street Glasgow from the 1820's until well into the twentieth century. In 1869, the firm was listed as 'Goldsmiths to the Queen, Jewellers, Watchmakers and Silversmiths'.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The strike train is working however the going train is currently not running due to the balance staff of the escapement being broken; the platform is also heavily tarnished but the mainspring is sound. The dial has some very slight concentric rubbing to the silvering (most likely from the hour hand at some point in the past) and a light scratch to the mask next to the IIII numeral otherwise the panel is in good condition with overall slight patchy discolouration. Both side panels are in fine condition with minimal wear although the right hand side has a very small scuff to the gilt background just above the female figure's head. The front glass appears free from visible damage and the gilding is in fine condition with only one or two spots of discolouration.The travelling case is missing its strap handle and has overall light rubbing and wear, clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine French gilt brass carriage clock with painted porcelain panels and push-button repeatRetailed by Edward and Sons, Paris, London and Glasgow, circa 1880The eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 531 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular porcelain dial inscribed EDWARD & SONS, PARIS, LONDON & GLASGOW within Roman numeral hour numerals and with blued steel spade hands within gilt ground painted scene of a winter landscape incorporating robin perched within a snow covered tree to right hand margin, the bevel-glazed satin gilt brass case a variant on anglaise riche design with hinged reeded baton carrying handle over fluted cornice, plain three-quarter corner columns and side panels finely painted with full length portraits of Renaissance females dressed in ornate robes emblematic of summer and winter within garden landscape with unusual gilt infill to sky, the rear with gilt pin-hinged door, on architectural plinth base with complex upper mouldings and skirt, 18cm (7ins) high excluding handle; with original morocco leather covered protective outer case. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands.  George Edward and Sons were retailers of silver, jewellery and other luxury items (as well as being watch and clockmakers) founded in Glasgow by George Edward in 1838. In around 1874 they opened a branch at Mansion House Buildings, 19 Poultry, Cheapside, London and became a Limited Company in 1925. In 1963 Edward and Sons Limited were still trading from St. Vincent Street, Glasgow but were subsequently absorbed into the Mappin and Webb empire.Condition Report: Movement appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The strike train is working however the going train is currently not running most likely due to being 'gummed-up' as mechanism is a little dirty/discoloured. The escapement appears undamaged (although the platform is heavily tarnished) and the mainspring is sound. The dial has some slight concentric rubbing to the gilding (most likely from the hour hand at some point in the past) and a scratch between the VIII and X numerals otherwise the panel is in good condition with only very light wear and discolouration. Both side panels are in fine condition with minimal wear; although the right hand side figure appears to have a very slight firing fault to the glaze towards the hem of the green skirt. The glasses appear free from visible damage and the gilding is in fine condition with minimal edge wear.The travelling case is missing it's dial shutter panel and has overall light rubbing and wear, clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A rare French carriage clock inset with fine Florentine pietra-dura panelsRetailed by H. Bozi, Florence, circa 1880The eight-day bell striking movement with silvered platform cylinder escapement and stamped with serial number 531 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular black marble dial panel signed H. Bozi, Firenze to centre with gilt Roman hour numerals and spade hands within surround finely inlaid in various hardstones with delicate floral sprays, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle and oval top glass over cavetto cornice and caddy moulded uprights, the sides and rear door with further Pietra-dura panels depicting floral still lifes including roses and fuchsia blooms, on moulded skirt base, 13.5 (5.75ins) high excluding handle. The current clock would appear to belong to a small series of carriage clocks incorporating fine foliate decorated pietra-dura panels which appear to have been made in the same workshop. Others in the series include a slightly smaller clock with alarm and push button repeat which was sold at Christies, King Street, London Important clocks and marine chronometers 20th February 2008 (lot 11) for £3000; a very similar example to the present clock pictured in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS pages 156 (Figure 9-33 a-d); and an example by Drocourt illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development, (this time housed in an anglaise riche case) on page 180 (Plates VII/C13-14). It is perhaps interesting to note that the Christies example is also signed for H. Bozi of Florence which would strongly support the idea that the panels for this series were made in Florence by one workshop to decorate clocks supplied by Parisian makers mainly for retail in Florence to wealthy visitors continuing in the tradition of the 'Grand Tour'. Condition Report: Movement is fairly clean and in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial appears free from visible damage and the numerals/signature have minimal wear. The left hand panel has a cracked section to the upper left hand corner, another very small to the opposite corner and a very light vertical hairline to the centre of the lower edge. The right hand panel has a smaller cracked section also to the upper left; both side panels also have some very light edge wear. The rear panel has a very light horizontal hairline to the right hand margin. All the delicate inlaid hardstone decoration is undisturbed. The case has traces of earlier silvering and currently has streaking/tarnishing due to the brass finish otherwise appears to be free form noticeable faults.There is a leather protective case present which fits the clock well but is not original to the clock. The case has overall wear to the surface and is lacking its strap and integral repeat button pad (not required as the current clock does not have a repeat button).There is no winding key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine multi-colour grande-sonnerie striking and repeating moonphase calendar alarm carriage clock Unsigned, circa 1880The eight-day two train movement ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and then sounding the hour every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with silvered platform lever escapement, alarm sounding on the smaller gong and stamped with serial number 1532 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the dial with inset Roman numeral enamel hour disc centred with a rolling moonphase aperture within painted starry sky and billowing clouds, set into a rectangular panel sculpted in relief with bird and butterfly inhabited floral trails picked-out in gilt, silver and copper on a grey patinated ground and incorporating conforming enamel subsidiary alarm setting dial flanked by day-of-of-the-week and date-of-the-month dials to lower margin, the bevel-glazed frosted gilt brass case with every surface decorated with bands and panels of bird inhabited floral sprays picked-out in gilt, silver and copper on a grey patinated ground, including the frame of the baton centred hinged carrying handle, top glass surround and quarter round upper edges, over dentil frieze incorporating projecting angles for the Corinthian column corner uprights with further multicolour decoration to shafts, the rear with door decorated panel of a bird perched within flowering shrubbery and on skirt base incorporating fluted band to upper margin over further bird and flower engraved decoration and disc feet, the underside with three-position strike selection lever labelled G'de Campanco/P'te Campanco/Silencio, 17cm (6.75ins) high excluding handle. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The highly decorative bands and panels decorating every surface of the current lot employs a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast and engraved scenes to provide depth and contrast. A closely related case incorporating comparable decoration to all parts illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on page 160 (Figure 9.38) where the decoration is described as 'quite outstanding' and 'must have been one of the most time consuming methods of decorating a carriage clock'. This coupled with the high number of complications in the movement and dial would certainly place the current clock as one of the finest available at the time. The dial has a very faint retail signature which is now regrettably too faded to read although the word MEXICO can be made out. In addition to this the various functions of the clock are labelled in Spanish which would seem to confirm that present clock would have been supplied to a high-end retailer based in Mexico City.Condition Report: Movement appears complete, original and is generally in working condition although a clean and overhaul is advised. The strike function (hours and quarters) are fully operational however the quarters are currently out of phase with the minute hand (strikes for the half hour at the quarter hour etc.). The strike function lever to the base of the case silences the various functions as it should. The alarm will wind but is currently not being tripped (a click can be heard but the hammer still appears to be locked) hence will require adjustment. The moonphase and calendar functions appear to be working correctly.The main dial has a very slight hairline between the II and III numerals (only visible on very close examination) and rubbing to the retailer's signature. The alarm dial has a series of hairline cracks through the centre; the two calendar dials appear free from visible faults. The multi-coloured finished to the dial mast are in very fine condition as are the conforming finishes to the exterior of the case. The top glass has some chipping to its right hand edge otherwise glasses appear free from faults except for some light surface scratching to the left hand side.Clock has a winding key.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine French gilt carriage clock with multi-colour relief cast panels and push-button repeat Unsigned, Paris, circa 1880The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and sounding the alarm on the same gong, the backplate stamped with serial number 2019 to lower left, the dial with circular cream enamel centre incorporating segmented radial Roman numerals, Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands, inset into a rectangular panel sculpted in relief in the Renaissance style with gilt foliate sprays overlaid onto copper strapwork and an oxidised silver ground incorporating a pair of parcel silvered Heraldic lions flanking the enamel alarm setting dial to lower margin, the pillars variant case with acanthus cast ringed baluster centred hinged carrying handle over thick top glass and complex mouldings projecting at the angles, with slender free standing fluted corner columns incorporating silver highlighted acanthus motifs to the shafts and lobed capitals, the sides inset with a fine pair of panels decorated in relief with Renaissance martial trophies each centred with a silvered close helmet, on conforming complex two tier moulded base incorporating pad feet, 17cm (6.75ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. The highly decorative panels of the current lot employ a series of differing techniques to gild, silver, copper and chemically patinate the finely finished relief cast panels to bring the scenes alive. A small selection of examples employing this highly effective, rare and time consuming form of decoration are illustrated in in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and other Travelling CLOCKS on pages 160-61 (Figures 9.37-39).Condition Report: Movement appars to be in original condition with no obvious signs of alteration or significant replacements. The going train is running however the mainspring of the strike train is broken hence clock is currently not striking. The strike train however will 'turn' suggesting that the wheelwork itself is undamaged. The alarm is operational. The movement generally is a little tarnished/discoloured hence would benefit from a gentle clean/service. The enamel chapter disc appears free from noticeable damage or restoration, the alarm disc has very light blemishes to the centre which are only visible on very close examination; these could be light scratches or just dirt.The gilding/patinated finishes to the dial mask and case are in exceptional condition with no discernible wear or discolouration. The front glass has a tiny corner chip to the lower left (only noticeable on close examination); the rear door glass has a larger chip to the upper right hand corner otherwise glasses appear free from damage.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A French Louis Philippe boulle mantel clockSigned for Breguet, Paris, circa 1845The circular countwheel bell striking movement with recoil escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped BREGUET A PARIS, 329 to centre over further number 4 11 to lower margin, the rectangular blue on white Roman numeral enamel dial with blued steel pierced heart hands and inscribed Breguet a Paris to lower margin, the rectangular red shell veneered case with hinged gilt brass carrying handle to the engraved foliate scroll brass inlaid top centred with a bevel-glazed panel and with relief cast gilt edge moulding over front with rising glass within conforming brass and shell marquetry surround, the sides of serpentine outline and the rear with hinged door veneered in matching red shell, on stepped brass-edged skirt base with leaf cast gilt bun feet, 21.5cm (8.5ins) high. The Breguet family firm of clock and watchmakers was established by the highly important Swiss horologist Abraham Louis Breguet who was apprenticed at Versailles in 1762. In 1775 he set-up business at quai de l'Horloge in the Île de la Cité in Paris and became famous for the invention of innovative watch escapements including the tourbillon, automatic winding mechanisms, as well as an overcoil balance spring. Within ten years Breguet had commissions from the aristocratic families of France including one for a highly complicated watch for the French queen, Marie-Antoinette. In 1787 Abraham-Louis established a partnership with Xavier Gide, which lasted until 1791. During the revolutionary years Breguet was saved from the guillotine through his friendly association with the revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat, however he had to leave Paris returning to Switzerland before travelling to London. In 1795 he returned to Paris and three years later he was awarded an 'honorable distinction' - the highest award, for 'a free escapement with constant force, applicable to the improvement of both astronomical clocks and longitude clocks' at the 1798 'Exposition des produits de l'industrie française'. In around 1807 Breguet brought in his son, Antoine-Louis (who had previously been sent to London to study with the great English chronometer maker, John Arnold) as a business partner, and from this point the firm became known as 'Breguet et Fils'. The business subsequently grew from strength to strength, particularly in the field of marine chronometer development. When Abraham-Louis Breguet died in 1823 it was carried on by Louis-Antoine alone, and then after his subsequent retirement in 1833 under Abraham-Louis' grandson, Louis François Clément Breguet (1804-1883), before passing to his great-grandson, Louis Antoine (1851-1882), who was the last of the Breguet family to run the business. Condition Report: The movement is in working condition with no visible alterations or significant replacements. Although the movement will run and strike the mechanism is dirty hence a clean/service is required before putting use. The dial has a repaired chip and hairlines to the upper right and further hairlines to both lower corners. These is a scuff near the signature, repaired chipping around the winding holes and slight wear to the regulation square. The centre collet and pin are missing but the hands are secure. The case is generally in good condition but has two very small losses to the shell to the top and some filling to the shell around the brass inlay to the front bottom tier of the skirt. The rear door has a veneer crack, is slightly warped and has veneer repairs/slight losses to the lower rail beneath. Otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other minor blemishes commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum and key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine small early Victorian engraved gilt brass small calendar carriage timepiece with twin thermometers and compassSigned for Storr and Mortimer, London, circa 1835-38The four columnar pillar eight-day single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power and underslung English lever platform escapement regulated by three-arm monometallic balance incorporating cabochon endstone, the backplate with winding and setting squares labelled For the hands and To set day of month respectively and signed Storr & Mortimer, London to centre, the 1.625 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with fine foliate scroll engraved centre and blued steel moon hands set within a rectangular rococo scroll engraved gilt mask incorporating subsidiary silvered day-of-the week and date-of-the-month dials to lower margin behind a bevelled glass panel, the case with hinged foliate scroll and baton cast carrying handle over shallow raised rococo scroll engraved shaped top panel centred with a silvered compass engraved with the cardinal points and divided into sixteenths set beneath a bevelled glass, the angles with lobed button finials over plain frieze with twin crossover projections at each corner, the front with foliate scroll engraved surround to the glazed aperture flanked by projecting fluted columns, the sides with mercury tube thermometers with silvered scales annotated for FAHRENHEIT to the left and REAUMUR to the right set behind bevelled glasses within scroll engraved surrounds flanked by additional pairs of fluted columns, the rear with hinged rectangular door, on plain skirt base matching the frieze and generous stepped block feet 11.5cm (4.5ins) high excluding handle. The firm of Storr and Mortimer can trace its roots back to the celebrated silversmith Paul Storr who was joined in partnership by John Mortimer in 1822. The business traded from 13 New Bond Street and specialised in the retail of silverwares, jewellery, watches and clocks. In 1839 Storr and Mortimer relocated 156 New Bond Street with Paul Storr retiring very shortly afterwards. The firm continued under the management of John Mortimer and Samuel John Hunt (who joined the business in 1826) trading under the name Mortimer and Hunt; which was then in-turn subsequently succeeded by the partnership of Hunt and Roskell (with Robert Roskell probably joining the business around the time of John Mortimer's retirement in 1843). Hunt and Roskell exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition with their wares including a selection of small engraved gilt timepieces by Thomas Cole whose work they were known to have retailed. Hunt and Roskell continued as one of the leading retail jewellers and silversmiths throughout the Victorian era becoming a Limited Company in 1898. They relocated to 25 Old Bond Street in 1912 from where they traded until being bought-out by J.W. Benson in 1965. The strong architectural form of the current lot coupled with the lavish use of fine engraved decoration is typical of the best quality clocks made during the High Victorian period. Although small clock executed in this style were made particularly popular by Thomas Cole many of the other leading horological workshops such as Dent, Frodsham and McCabe produced small highly decorative timepieces from around 1830. The present timepiece benefits from having a well specified high quality movement incorporating a chain fusee with Harrison's maintaining power which would suggest that it was made in one of the leading workshops on behalf of Storr and Mortimer. Similar examples are illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS with the first on page 278 (Fig. 18-15) being of closely related case design but lacking the compass and thermometers; and the second being of broadly similar but plainer design but also signed for Storr and Mortimer is illustrated on page 346 (Fig. 24-1).  Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition with no visible alterations or replacements. The mechanism will run but only for around 3-4 seconds before stopping which suggests that the movement is in sound condition but requires a gentle clean/service. The calendar work is intact and appears to be in working order however we are unable to fully test it as do not have a key small enough for the setting square. The dial is in good condition, the calendar subsidiaries have very slight discolouration (when compared with the principal dial). The case is in good original condition with relatively minor gilt wear to edges. The right hand front foot has rubbing to the side and the base is lacking two of the eight nuts that hold the case together and two others are modern replacements. The silvered scales to both of the thermometers are heavily discoloured but are undamaged; the compass is also discoloured but to a lesser extent. The gilding to the back door is a little rubbed and the upper pin hinge has had a new pin. Faults to the timepiece are otherwise limited to very minor age related blemishes and the glasses appear free from visible damage.Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III gilt brass mounted musical table clockMerlin, London, circa 1765-75The substantial six pillar triple fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum and playing a choice of two tunes on a graduated nest of eight bells with sixteen hammers every hour prior to sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the backplate finely engraved with asymmetric foliate scrolls and with external fly for the music train, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial applied with circular convex white enamel disc signed MERLIN, LONDON to centre within Roman hour chapters and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with scroll-pierced steel hands, moulded brass bezel surround and fine chased leafy scroll cast spandrels to angles, the arch with central conforming enamel calendar dial flanked by further SONNE/NON SONNE and MENUET/ALLEMANDE selection dials within conforming applied foliate pierced and chased infill, the bell-top case with hinged brass carrying handle and top plate to the gilt fillet-bordered superstructure flanked by pineapple finials over twin cavetto top mouldings and brass fillet inset glazed dial aperture to the front door incorporating fine engraved foliate scroll pierced brass quadrant frets to upper angles, flanked by canted angles applied with gilt female terms over floral trails, the sides with brass fillet-bordered circular over concave-topped scroll-pieced sound frets, the rear matching the front including fine engraved frets to the upper quadrants, on cavetto moulded skirt base faced in brass over ogee bracket feet, 52cm (20.5ins) high excluding handle. John Joseph Merlin was born in Huys, near Maastricht, Belgium in 1753. It is believed that he was of Huguenot extraction and his family were probably mechanically minded. Very little is known regarding Merlin's apprenticeships or training prior to his arrival in Paris in around 1754 (possibly under the encouragement of Academie des Sciences) where he made his mark in mechanical circles before travelling to London (within the entourage of the Comte de Fuentes, the Spanish Ambassador Extraordinary) In 1760. Such was Merlin's skill that by 1763 he was noted as being involved in the finishing of a large barrel organ for the Prince of Wales at Carlton House and subsequently became involved with James Cox during the lead-up to the creation of Cox's Museum in Spring Gardens in 1772/3. In 1773 Merlin is noted as working from 42 Queen Anne Street East and filed a patent for a Dutch Oven; with another submitted the following year for a compound-harpsichord. He worked principally as a 'mechanic', and maker of engines, mathematical instruments, clocks and watches and became successful in his trade. Notwithstanding this Merlin encountered difficulties selling his design of compound-harpsichord which he puts down to the lack of willingness from tutors in music to recommend it without a bribe(!). None the less when moved to 11 Princes Street, Hanover Square in 1783 he was no longer interested in pursuing patents but was content to trust instead in his 'own superior ingenuity and to his exertions in the line of mechanism' and established his own 'Merlin's Museum' to showcase his abilities.By 1788-89 Merlin's Museum had become one of the 'shows' of late eighteenth century London and through his unrelenting energy and fertile mind continued to expand until his health started to wane during the 1790's with him finally succumbing to his ailments in 1801. Despite the instruction in his Will for the museum to be sold-off on his death Merlin's Museum appeared to remain open in some form or other until around 1808 when it was dispersed with works such as the unfinished 'silver lady' automaton being acquired by Thomas Weeks for his own Museum. Of Merlin's horological work it is thought that he may have had an input in the design and execution of James Cox's famous 'Perpetual Clock' (now in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum item number O297335). In addition to this several watches signed by him are known as well as fine wall regulator with fired enamel dial, centre seconds and further enamel fine regulation adjustment dial to the pendulum bob; and a series of unusual skeleton clocks of multi-plane design incorporating rotating 'band' chapter rings - an example of which resides at Kenwood House, Middlesex. The current lot was probably supplied by Merlin to one of his Parisian clients/contacts soon after his arrival in London hence the French annotations to the dial coupled with the style of the enamelling to the central hour disc which also has a distinct French feel.Condition Report: Movement is in good relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable significant replacements. The escapement appears original as does the pin-barrel and music work. The music will play as intended however some of the bells are touching and one or two of the hammers need adjustment so would benefit from general tweaking to obtain the best sound. The movement generally would generally benefit from a gentle clean/service if putting into long tern use.The dial is generally in fine condition with no visible faults of any significance; the winding holes have some very slight wear and on very close examination may have seen some very well executed restoration in the past. The spandrel mounts are finely finished and appear to retain original finish albeit now a little muted/mellow in colour. The minute hand may be a replacement.The case may have originally been ebonised (the interior is finished black). The veneers to the superstructure appear to be padouk (or a similar timber) the rest appear to be a mixture of fruitwood and other timbers all stained to match; consequently it is likely that many of these veneers are replacements applied at the time the finish of the clock was changed from being ebonised. The side frets are generally very good with only one or two small losses, the brass quadrant frets to the front and rear doors are finely executed and are appear undamaged. The mounts are somewhat dirty/discoloured but seem to retain original gilding. Visible faults to the rest of the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, slight shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Small collection of miscellanea, comprising: floral painted silk fan with bone sticks; early 20th century Oriental black lacquer eight day bedside clock of easel form, 10cm wide (not working); a black lacquer circular covered pot, 3.5cm diam.; travelling inkwell in the form of a miniature green alligator skin Gladstone bag, 5cm long; another travelling inkwell; novelty tape measure in the form of a mouse in a cage (tape 40"); another tape measure a.f., lacking tape; a Victorian or Edwardian brass skirt lifter in the form of a pair of hands, 5cm long and an epns christening mug.  (9).

TWO SHAGREEN TYPE CIGARETTE BOXES TOGETHER WITH A VINTAGE TRAVELLING ALARM CLOCK

Early 20th century brass and bevelled glass repeater carriage clock with alarm, the angular and cylindrical ribbed handle and repeater button over stepped cavetto cornice, white enamel Roman dial with Arabic subsidiary alarm set dial, twin train eight day movement striking the hours and half on coil, separate alarm mechanism train, stepped moulded and plain faced base, with leather travelling caseDimensions: Height: 16cm  Length/Width: 10cm  Depth/Diameter: 92cm

A French brass oval travelling carriage clock and case, mid/late19th century, the white enamelled dial named for Henry Marc/Paris with black Roman numerals, with striking repeat, the case chased with flowers and scrolls and mounted with curved bevelled glass panels, with fitted leather case and key, 15 cm high

A brass carriage style clock and barometer set, circa 1900, each conjoined with porcelain mounted face and side panels printed and painted with putti, within bevelled glass panels, with central brass carry handle, with key, of small travelling size, 12 cm wide

A GILT METAL CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH REPEAT MECHANISM striking the hours and half hours on a coiled gong, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, 16cm high, in carrying case Condition Report : all glass intact, enamel good. some discolouration to gilding but overall good. currently running. with key. travelling case a little tatty. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

A French quarter-striking carriage clock: the eight-day duration movement having a silvered platform lever escapement and striking the hours and each quarter of an hour on two gongs with a push-button repeat sounding the last hour and quarter, the white enamel dial having black Roman numerals and blued steel cruciform hands, the brass Anglaise case with fluted columns and moulding and with a matching scroll handle, height 19cm handle up, 15cm handle down.* NOTE - this lot also includes a leather travelling case together with a key.* Notes The quarter-chiming work is not operating correctly and requires attention.

An Edwardian French brass carriage clock: the eight-day duration timepiece movement having a later platform lever escapement, with alarm on a bell, the white enamel dial having black Roman numerals, blued steel spade hands and a subsidiary alarm dial, the pillared case having a three-bail handle, contained in a leather travelling case, height 11.5cm handle down, 13.5cm handle up.

Various collectables, including leather-cased travelling inkwell, tartan needlecase, silver tortoise shell pique inlaid panel, travelling clock etc (boxful)

Two Early 20th century Leather Cased Travelling Alarm Clocks (Waltham and Eterna) together with a Leather Cased Normis Travelling Combination Alarm Clock, Thermometer and Barometer, Ellis Bros of Toronto Travelling Clock with faux tortoiseshell face in a Oriental Fabric Case and an Asian Lacquered Watch Stand

A silver cased carriage clock, housed in a leather travelling case. The case 10 cm high.

A carriage clock, the 6.5 cm wide enamel dial with Roman numerals, fitted an eight day movement striking on a gong, in a brass case, 18 cm high, and leather travelling caseBalance wheel does not move at the flick of a wrist, chipped to glass on front at top right hand corner, no key

A mixed lot including two Epns trays, one stamped Galleon to base, a Kilbowie pocket flask and a Dalvey, Scotland travelling alarm clock, a Carltonware ornament in the shape of Noah's Ark, miniature Worcester and Coalport tea cups and a saucer, and a music stand in case etc. (a lot)

Two carriage clock morocco leather travelling cases, both of typical form with front window, the larger opening to reveal purple velvet interior, missing leather slide to window, 7in. (17.8cm.) high in shut position; the other opening to reveal maroon velvet interior, complete with front slide, 6½in. (16.5cm.) high in shut position. (2)

A Les Must de Cartier travelling alarm clock in octagonal gilt-metal case with “midnight-blue” & gold-flecked enamel border, white enamel dial with black roman numerals, mechanical movement, 3” high, in fitted case; & a similar atomiser perfume bottle, also in fitted case.

CLOCKS, THERMOMETERS AND BAROMETERS, to include quartz carriage clocks, Europa travelling alarm clock, seven quartz wall clocks, Waterford Marquis quartz clock, West German barometer thermometer, two circular barometers, painted wood and resin clock, etc

A box of sundries to include musical lamps travelling clock,china etc.

A group of collectors' items including a tin of buttons containing some military examples, an eight day travelling alarm clock, set of postal scales with weights (af), small gilt framed wall mirror, letter rack and a cruet.

A small mantel clock with circular dial in brass horseshoe-shaped case, small German circular mantel clock in polished walnut case and two small travelling clocks |(4)

A late 19th century French gilt brass carriage clock, the 5.5cm rectangular enamel dial inscribed Z Baraclough & Sons, Paris, Roman numerals, eight-day movement striking on a gong, five-glass casewith swan neck carrying handle and shallow bracket feet, 12cm high, c.1900, morocco travelling case

A SET OF YELLOW METAL FOLDING LORGNETTES TOGETHER WITH AND ANGELUS SENTRY TRAVELLING DESK CLOCK AND CALENDAR ETC

An unusual late 19th century French combination clock, barometer, thermometer and compass, in chromed case and complete with original leather travelling case, height 26.5cm.Additional InformationThe case rather tired, complete with winding key and sliding front section, the main clock itself has hands loose but present to the aneroid barometer, some pitting and discolouration to the chapter ring of the dial. Not tested, no guarantee of working order, although the compass needle moves freely. General surface wear, but overall a nice example.

Two Leather Boxed Travelling Clocks with a Metal Designer Mantle Clock Presented by the Emirates Banking Groups, Together with a Chrome Ronson Lighter. ( 4 ) In Total.

An early 20th century aneroid barometer; a Dent Recording Clock, no.6182; an early 20th century Swiss travelling time piece, subsidiary seconds dial, eight-day movement, leather folding case (3)

A brass carriage clock, with hour repeat, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the case with a swing handle, in leather travelling case with key, the clock 15cm high overall.

A Jaeger-LeCoultre eight day travelling clock, having white dial and arabic numerals, 7cm high when open, 9cm longCondition report: Not tested - cannot guarantee any items are in working condition It ticks when wound but we cannot guarantee this means it is in full working order.extensive surface scratchesdinksnot testedgilt losses

A 19th century Campaign travelling clock with white enamel dial with Roman numerals in a brass drum case with engraved scroll decoration, cased, 6cms (2.5ins) diameter.Condition Reportmovement does not seems to be running, drum case tarnished, travel case well used, leather scuffed etc. privately entered

Jaeger travelling alarm clock

A small travelling Zenith clock, in original fitted box, Swiss made, the dial with Arabic numerals denoting hours

A Cartier Paris quartz folding travelling clock, of gilt metal circular form, the signed dial with outer red enamelled Roman numerals, detailed to the caseback, Cartier Paris Quartz D.F, Made in France 357103882, with a Cartier Paris red pouch. Condition Report Clock currently not working, may possibly just require a new battery, but we do not guarantee this. Hands change ok, some tarnish to the dial between 8 and 11 o'clock, there a few dirty marks which require cleaning, knife marks to the caseback where one would open the case to get to the movement. Diameter of case front 5.3cm. There is no paperwork or box.

A collection of twenty-one mostly keyless wind, openfaced pocket watches, including Services Army, Ingersoll, Waltham Premier and Bulova, a pocket watch travelling case, a box, three Albert chains, a travelling clock detailed Eight Days and another smaller travelling clock, (28).

METAL MONEY BOX AND A TRAVELLING ALARM CLOCK

Directors? Boardroom Clock : a impressive ormolu mounted, ebonized case, 3 train fusee musical clock , striking on bells and with cast shaped feet , pierced ears , applied mounts, side handles, shaped finials. The dial with 3 subsidiary dials ( Chime- Silent , fast- slow, chime on 8 bells- Westminster ) and a silvered chapter ring with Roman numeral hours and minutes markers with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, with travelling pendulum keep, measuring 11 3/4? deep ( 30.9 cm) x 17 1/2? wide (45.4. cm) x 26 1/2? high ( 68.3 cm)

A hand mirror; various ornaments; souvenir spoons; retro alarm clock; travelling alarm clock etc.

French miniature carriage clock timepiece, within a corniche brass case, 4" high; also with outer Morocco leather travelling case (keys)

Large carriage clock timepiece stamped with the Drocourt trademark logo on the back plate, the dial signed John Hall & Co., Manchester, within a foliate engraved corniche brass case, 6.75" high, with outer Morocco travelling case; also another a smaller carriage timepiece, 6" high, key (2)

Brass carriage clock timepiece, 5.75" high (key), with outer Morocco travelling case; also two other brass cased carriage timepieces, (both with keys) (3)

Attractive carriage clock striking on a gong, the 2" cream chapter ring enclosing a foliate filigree centre and within a gilt mask with applied foliate engraved decoration, corniche brass case, 7" high; also with outer Morocco leather travelling case

Rare carriage clock timepiece with alarm and Pietra dura floral panels, the movement striking on a bell beneath the base, within a corniche brass case, 5.5" high (right hand side panel broken and not complete); also with an outer morocco leather travelling case

Good porcelain panelled repeater carriage clock striking on a gong, the movement back plate stamped Patent Surety Poller, no. 2875 and bearing the maker's trademark logo, G.L in an ellipse, the dial plate signed Edward & Sons, Paris, the sides painted with standing figures of a gentleman and lady in national dress within painted and gilded open landscapes with distant castles, within a brass bamboo pillared case, 7.25" high; also within the original George Edward & Sons Morocco leather travelling case (key)

Carriage clock striking on a gong, the movement back plate stamped no. 9372, the dial signed Geo Jamieson & Son, Aberdeen & Paris, within a Doucine brass case, 7" high; also with outer Morocco leather travelling case (key)

Large repeater carriage clock with alarm striking on a gong, the movement and base back plates stamped no. 6744, the pink chapter rings within a foliate engraved gilt mask and ornate fluted pillared case with dentil bands, 8" high; also with outer Morocco leather travelling case

Miniature Mignonette Rementoir carriage clock signed Japy Freres on the thirty hour movement back plate, within a brass case, 3.5" high; also within the original wooden travelling outer case

Carriage clock timepiece, the movement back plate stamped with the Richard & Cie trademark logo, the 1.75" cream chapter ring within an overlaid gilt mask pierced with dragons amidst stylised foliage, within an ornate silver fluted pillared case with filigree bands, 6.5" high; also with outer Morocco leather travelling case (key)

Carriage clock timepiece with alarm, the movement back plate stamped no. 11931, the alarm striking on a bell (missing) under the base, within a corniche brass case, 5.75" high; also with outer Morocco leather travelling case (key)

Repeater carriage clock striking on a gong, the movement back plate stamped no. 2662, the 2.25" white dial within a silvered engine turned mask and Anglaise gilt brass case, 7.5" high; also with outer Morocco leather travelling case (key)

Carriage clock timepiece, within a Doucine style case with C-scroll bands, 6.5" high; also with a folding hinged Morocco leather travelling case (key)