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A 19th Century continental work basket, with loop handle, gilded and decorated with swagged crimson velvet, bullion cord and tassels, lined in quilted silk, containing sundry sewing and needlework accessories including needle cases, skeins of thread, buttons, buckles and a tape measure in the form of a bulk head clock (a/f), basket 25 cm high By family tradition this was purchased in Europe by a female ancestor who was travelling as a companion to Lady Noble (1828-1929)
A FRENCH BRASS CASED STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, inscribed "Mappin & Webb Ltd, 220 Regent Street, London", striking on a coiled gong, the case with corinthian columns, the architectural top with swing handle, 6" high, in a fitted leatherette travelling case. See illustration
Dickens (Charles, novelist, 1812-70).- [Journal of a tour to Italy], manuscript, 383pp., slightly browned, original red straight-grained morocco, extensively rubbed, corners worn, metal clasp, lacks spine, 8vo, 1844-46.⁂ Meeting Dickens in Genoa.The diary of a young English woman, travelling with her father and her Aunt Emily to Italy from 1844 to 1846. In Genoa they meet the Dickens' family, and in Naples, the Hickman's of Newnham Hall, Northamptonshire."Tuesday 16th of July [1844]. Mr. Dickens and family entered Genoa at four o clock, they occupy a palace at Albaro, he is the star of the day. Tuesday 23rd. of July... we set off to Mrs. Babbage's. The evening passed pleasantly Mr. & Mrs. Dickens the attraction of the evening arrived, in due time and receiving a due share of gaying - Mr. Dickens is quite different from what we had imagined them; he is... rather thin than otherwise his features well formed and a good humorous kind smile plays about his mouth, he was very conversant. Mr. Babbage introduced him to us all and he had a pleasant agreeable conversation with Aunt Emily. Mrs. Dickens is rather stout but elegant in her manner - they left early... . Saturday 28th... we did not go out, have been much interested with Dickens Oliver Twist lent to us by Mrs. Currie - we quite felt for the poor little in his great vicissitudes."
A Victorian gilt-metal giant twin fusee striking Carriage Clock with up-and-down dial, Charles Frodsham, London, No. 1319, the white enamel Roman dial signed Cha's Frodsham & Co, To the Queen 84 Strand London 1319, with blued fleur de lys hands, white enamel up-and-down dial below, all within a gilt mask intricately pierced and engraved with scrolls, the movement with thick brass plates secured by five double-screwed conical shaped pillars, twin fusees and gilt escapement platform, hour and half-hour strike on a coiled gong, rear facing seconds dial and steel strike/silent lever, the backplate engraved Cha's Frodsham & Co To the Queen 84 Strand No. 1319, the case with heavy bevelled glasses, 8in (20.25cm) high, with the red leather travelling box and key.
A CONTINENTAL MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK, indistinctly marked, the circular white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, blue guilloche enamelled arched case with white borders and carrying handle, raised upon four turned feet, in original S.J. Phillips leather travelling case with key, 2 1/2" high (Est. plus 18% premium inc. VAT)
A brass case carriage clock, late 19th/early 20th century, the five glass case enclosing a white enamel dial with Roman numerals repeating eight day movement with platform lever escapement striking on a gong, shaped swing carrying handle, 14cm high, 10cm wide, 8cm deep in Morocco travelling case
A brass carriage clock, late 19th/early 20th century, the five glass case with white enamel dial and Roman numerals, platform lever escapement and repeating movement in a plain case with swing handle the underside with lever for silent striking and full striking to the mechanism, 13cm high, 9.5cm wide, 8cm deep contained within a Morocco travelling case
Miniature Victorian apprentice/travelling salesman's figured mahogany grandfather clock of small and neat proportions, eight day movement striking the hours and halves on coil, painted enamel dial signed 'B. Glover Gildersome St. Leeds', H104cm Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
A Silver and Pale Blue Guilloche Enamel Travelling Clock, Maker's Mark BB S.Ld, Birmingham 1936:Of upright rectangular form with canted corners to top, in a fitted case.7.2cm x 8.5cm. Engraved on reverse "WENDY" from the Officers of 915 Squadron R.A.F. on the occasion of her 21st Birthday".The 915 Squadron was The County of Warwick, Balloon Squadron AAF. CONDITION REPORT: In perfect original condition, in original fitted case, no damage in full working order. Clock 85mm x 75mm x 55mm (with stand open) case 100mm x 115mm x 35mm
Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd Superior Quality Art Deco Period Travelling Gilt Brass Strut Clock with 8 day movement engine turned silvered dial and chapter ring. Fleur de Lys blued hands- square bevelled glass. 4.5 by 4.5 inches. Comes complete with original travellers leather fitted case. Wonderful quality and condition.
A cased rock crystal and amethyst parasol/sunshade or "entoutcas" handle, with gold and enamel mounts, retailed by Vickery London, probably Viennese, circa 1900, in the manner of Anton Wildhack, the knop carved with irises with amethyst centres, the collar enamelled in purple over engine turning between gold floral bands, the shaft with simulated wood decoration and silver gilt terminal band hallmarked "A A" and indistinct maker's mark, in a fitted case marked "J. C. Vickery 179, 181 & 183 Regent St. W", the handle 34cm long (lacking 10 original rib end tips). IllustratedFootnote: A rock crystal handle by the same retailer and possibly by the same maker was sold by Sotheby's Olympia, lot 153, 19th April 2007. The firm of J. C. Vickery was founded around 1890 by John Collard Vickery in a short-lived partnership with Arthur Thomas Hobbs at 183 Regent Street. Continuing alone after 1891, Vickery extended his premises in 1900 to 179, 181 and 183 Regent Street, with showrooms to the rear at 1 New Burlington Place, where in 1913 he is listed as a goldsmith, silversmith, jeweller, dressing case and fitted travelling bag manufacturer, watch and clock importer, etc, with Royal Warrants from the King and Queen, the King of Spain, the King and Queen of Denmark, the Queen of Norway and the King of Sweden. A very similar handle is in the Victorian and Albert museum collection: the gift of Mrs Acton, it is currently on show in the Bollinger jewellery gallery.
A 19th century French brass carriage clock, the 8-day two-train repeating movement striking the hours and halfs on a spiral gong, numbered 9531, with white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary Arabic minutes, 14 cm h o/a and within the original numbered leather travelling case Condition Report good overall, signs of overhaul in 2001, running smoothly at time of inspection
Interesting English bulkhead style bronze cased wall clock timepiece, the 5.75" cream dial signed Dent, London no. 1722, with subsidiary seconds dial and slow/fast lever above twelve o'clock, within a gilded bronze bezel and striped bronze casing housing a spring driven movement; also with a mahogany travelling case with open dial aperture (key)
A 19TH CENTURY AUSTRIAN SILVER PLATED AND FLORAL ENGRAVED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK/ALARM, with silvered dial and visible escapement four winding holes and three hammers striking on twin gong wires, flush carrying handle raised on bun feet, 5 1/4 ins high together with original travelling case, attributed to MAYER of Vienna. £1,500-£2,500
Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Ltd Superior Quality Art Deco Period Travelling Gilt Brass Strut Clock with 8 day movement engine turned silvered dial and chapter ring. Fleur de Lys blued hands- square bevelled glass. 4.5 by 4.5 inches. Comes complete with original travellers leather fitted case. Wonderful quality and condition.

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