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Lot 312
A George III mahogany tripod table, circa 1780, circular top on birdcage support, bulbous stem and pad feet, 76cms diameter, 69.5cms high. Please note that lots 311 and 312 have been transposed in the printed catalogueCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use,The peg is a later replacement, appears to be a modern replacement probably dating from this tables restoration - overall this appears to have had professional attention and cleaned and polished - especially to the base and underside of the top - the top surface lighter in colour and with the expected marks, knocks and some areas of old staining The lock catch is a period one but is not original - there are marks of a previous one being present to the underside of the top - this is slightly loose to the baseThe top is a single plank with no joins, The table base is stableCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 401
A mahogany tripod table in George III style, with shaped rectangular gallery tilt-top above a carved baluster stem and tripod base, 74cm high, 78cm wide, 63cm deep; and another similar and smaller example, George III and later, 61cm high, 56cm wide, 42cm deep (2)Condition Report: George III style:20th century in make, condition reflects lack of significant age or use - the surface dark brown overall there is a bloomed ring mark to the top - overall stableGeorge III and later:numerous scratches and indentations to the top, some old splits and cracks and repairs to the gallery - overall attached and stable at time of report - the supporting block is a modern replacement the lock probably period and original, some old splits and cracks to the stem and base - all repaired and solid and stable - this has almost certainly been professionally restored Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 499
A pair of black painted cast iron planters in late 18th Century style, each with circular basket top raised on baluster columns and splayed tripod legs terminating in paw feet in the Herculaneum manner, 85cm high, 79cm diameter (2)Condition Report: The tops are possibly associated.The later painted finish is quite worn to the tops, particularly bottom rim where there is also some light coloured and brown surface oxidisation. To one area this has extended to the underside of the basin, where there is some peeling. Some chipping of the paint to the bases. They would benefit from a surface clean.The later added slightly corroded chicken wire lining has been secured with old cable ties in places.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 1191
A late 18th/early 19th century mahogany tilt top tripod table, 72 x 70cm (af).Additional InformationTop has large split running all the way through with a further split running 1/3 through. The top heavily worn with staining, scratches, discolouration, heavy loss to the veneer throughout, further similar wear to the lower section, significant scuffs, scrapes, further splits and in general need for attention and restoration.
Lot 262
A very rare early 19th century silver and silvered brass English striking spherical skeleton clockBarraud, Cornhill, LondonIn the form of a globe on a turned column set to the front with the letter S (for South), the three folding tripod legs each with a levelling screw to the top, the time read against a fixed gilt sunburst between twin horizontal revolving bands of Arabic five-minute numerals and twice I-XII Roman numerals, the horizon ring marked in degrees 0-180-0, the solid silver meridian ring with engraved signature, the twin gut fusee movement set within the lower half of the globe, the top plate intricately cast and skeletonised with visible rack strike work activating the hammer and bell to the underside, both spring barrels with pierced caps, the going train terminating in a horizontal deadbeat escapement to a 8.5 inch pendulum with lacquered rod and lenticular bob. 31cm high x 15cm diameter (12in high x 6in diameter) 31cms (12ins) high.Footnotes:Provenance: Sotheby's London, Important Clocks 3rd October 1991, lot 194.The first spherical skeleton clock is thought to have been devised and made by Henry Gratte of London in the late 18th century, see 'The Horological Journal', February 1951, page 94, a feature entitled 'Sphere Clock by Henry Gratte' which illustrates a similar clock with moonphase and perpetual calendar signed with the makers name and the legend 'Invenit & Fecit', denoting that he was the first to devise and make such a clock. The Gratte clock was originally in the private museum of the Earls of Buckingham at Stowe House. The contents of the museum were sold by auction in 1848, and the clock's current whereabouts is unknown. It would appear that Gratte supplied other makers with these clocks, including Horne & Ash (working 1808-1817), George Jamison (an example is illustrated and discussed in Derek Roberts, 'Skeleton Clocks', Woodbridge 1987 Figs 1/2 a to c.), and Paul Philip Barraud.Jamison and Barraud were well known to one another – along with William Howells they produced precision timekeepers based on the principles of Thomas Mudge until 1799. Another spherical clock by Barraud with additional world time chapter ring is illustrated in Cedric Jagger 'Paul Philip Barraud', Ramsgate, 1968 Fig XIX, a) and b). As far as we are aware, the current lot is the only extant clock with a solid silver signature arc.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 263
A very rare early 19th century lacquered and silvered brass English striking spherical skeleton clockBarraud, Cornhill, LondonInspired by a globe on a turned column set on the three folding tripod legs each with a knurled levelling screw to the top, the time read against a fixed gilt sunburst between twin horizontal revolving bands of Arabic five-minute numerals and twice I-XII Roman numerals, the silvered horizon ring marked in degrees 0-180-0, the meridian ring with engraved signature (old repair), the twin chain fusee movement set within the lower half of the globe, the top plate intricately cast and skeletonised with visible rack strike work activating the hammer and bell to the underside, with manual lever to effect strike/silent acting on the fly, both spring barrels with pierced caps, the going train terminating in a verge escapement to a 8.5 inch pendulum with lacquered rod and lenticular bob 30cm high x 15cm diameter (12in high x 6in diameter). Together with the original winding key with extended shaft, and galleried stand 31cms (12ins) high.Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's London, Clocks, Watches and Barometers, 30 September 1992, lot 53See footnote on previous lotThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 273
A Newton & Co 3-Inch Brass Refracting Telescope on Stand, English, Mid 19th Century,signed Newton and Co, Opticians to the Queen, 3 Fleet Street, London, the tube with rack and pinion focusing, star finder mounted in parallel, supported on a bracket above tapering column and folding cast iron tripod, in mahogany case with accessories, length of tube 14in (102cm) Footnotes:Provenance: Sotheby's, London, Important Clocks, Watches, Wristwatches, Barometers and Scientific Instruments, 3 October 1991, Lot 61This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 280
A James SHORT 3 1/4 Inch Reflecting Telescope on stand, circa 1760, English/Scottish, circa 1760,signed James Short no.220/1250-12, the tube with primary and secondary reflectors, focusing by long rod and screw, supported by a racked semi-circle with altitude adjustment, pillar and folding tripod stand, in mahogany case with accessories, length of tube 17 1/2in (44.5cm) Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Fine Scientific Instruments, 29 September 1994, Lot 230This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 281
A Jesse Ramsden 2 1/2-Inch Brass Refracting Telescope on stand, English, Late 18th Century,Ramsden London, the tube with rack and pinion focusing supported by a bracket above tapering column, telescopic strut and folding tripod base, in fitted mahogany case with accessories, length of tube 25in (64cm) Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Engineering and Scientific Works of Art, Instruments and Models, 6 May 1993, Lot 96Jesse Ramsden (1731-1800) worked for many of the leading 18th century London instrument makers and is famous for inventing the scale dividing engine. He was one of the most important makers of his generation.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 285
A rare W & S Jones Brass Portable Equatorial Transit telescope, English, Early 19th Century,signed W S Jones, Holborn, London, the telescope with rack and pinion focusing, supported in a trunnion with vertical circle of degrees, silvered scale, magnifiers and verniers, the whole mounted on a trunnion supported by A-frames, racked quadrant and counter weight and base engraved with circle of hours and degrees, above tripod stand with leveling screws in original mahogany case of triangular section, 23in (55.5cm) high Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's, South Kensington, Engineering and Scientific Works of Art, Instruments and Models, 6 May 1993, Lot 154Literature: J.A. Bennett 'The Divided Circle', 1987Nicholas Goodison, 'English Barometers 1680-1860', 1985This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 287
A rare Smith & Beck Brass Compound Binocular Microscope, English, Mid 19th Century,signed on the foot, Smith & Beck 6 Coleman St. London no.759, with eyepiece adjustment and rack and pinion focusing, later micrometer fine focusing, mechanical stage and substage, plano/concave reflector, supported in a trunnion above twin columns and tripod base, together with large mahogany case of microscope accessories including objectives, parabolic reflector, condenser and a smaller case fitted with two stage reflectors, four lieberkuhns and another case of eyepieces, 19in (49cm) high, (Qty)Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Engineering and Scientific Works of Art, Instruments and Models, 6 May 1993, Lot 183Literature: TURNER G.L.E., The Great Age of The Microscope, 1989, (p.171-176)This microscope is an example of a large Smith & Beck monocular microscope that has been converted to binocular use by F.H.Wenham.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 334
A Gami-16mm Camera,no.339601, with an Esanitar 25mm f/1.9 lens no. 20630 in case, with a Gami Teli 4x f/4 lens, tripod, instruction book and accessories, (Qty)Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Cameras and Optical Toys including a Prototype Nikon Camera, 28 August 1997, Lot 323This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 342
The Louis Gandolfi & Sons Collection of Cameras and Equipment,Including a 5 x 4in polished teak and lacquered brass precision field camera with inset brass binding, brown leather bellows, uncut lens panel and maker's plate Gandolfi Makers, London a Ross London. Homocentric 7in f/5.6 lens no.93990 on a teak lens panel, six teak double darkslides, in a 'Gandolfi' handmade fitted leather case, a matching teak and brass tripod.A Collection of the following: A Universal deluxe camera, 1/4-plate, leather covered. A Hand & Stand camera, 1/4-plate, polished mahogany. A Simplex camera, polished Honduras mahogany. A Universal de-luxe camera, 1/4 plated, polished Cuban mahogany. A stereoscopic box-form camera, Blackened mahogany. A Universal Square bellows camera, 5 x 4in polished mahogany. A Square Bellows copying camera, 1/2-plate, polished Cuban mahogany. A Tall-boy Universal camera, 1/2-plate, polished Cuban mahogany. A brass bound camera, 1/4-plate, polished Cuban mahogany, used by Jacqueline Bisset in High Season (1987). A Prison Fox 2 x profile and full face 'mug shots', polished mahogany. A camera, 5 x 4in polished mahogany. A studio camera, full-plate, blackened mahogany. A Spring-back camera, 5 x 4in polished mahogany. Two Tropical Cameras, 5 x 4in teak, one probably unique. A selected choice Indian Rosewood camera 5 x 4in, one of only five, made to order. Fifteen tripods. The original sign from Borland Road Workshop (signed in the corners by Fred and Arthur). Fred's treadle lathe with set of tools. Fred's work stool. Two Gandolfi work benches. Camera parts, patterns, accessories, partly assembled cameras, plate holder, adapters, etc.Together with a folder accompanying this lot details the history of this camera and includes memorabilia relating to the Gandolfi company. The folder comprises; original invoice for the camera dated 8 June 1978, Gandolfi budiness card, nine letters, invoices and correspondence from F.L. Gandolfi, copy patent of 29 August 1907 granted to Louis Gandolfi and cuttings recording the history of the Gandolfi company. A letter from Fred Gandolfi dated 30 June 1978 states that this camera was one of around twelve examples made with teak from 1926 stock. Footnotes:Provenance: Private treaty sale, Christie's South Kensington, The Gandolfi Collection of Cameras and Equipment, 1 February 1994.L. Gandolfi & Sons was founded in 1885 by a 21-year old Londoner, Louis Gandolfi, whose family background was part-Scottish and part-Italian. He began his apprenticeship to the cabinet-making trade at the age of 12, and in 1880 joined the pioneering camera makers Lejeune Perkins and Co, setting up on his own once he had mastered the basic skills. By 1913, the company had expanded to the point where it needed new premises, and moved south of the river to Peckham Rye, initially to Hall Road, and then, in 1928, to a former hat-pin factory at 2 Borland Road. As soon as they came of age, Louis brought his three sons - Thomas, Frederick and Arthur - into the business.From the late 1920's onward the company thrived and received fascinating orders. Particularly the supply of equipment to Lord Caernarvon in connection with his Tutankhamun expedition and a request for the development of a special lens to take interior shots of H.M. Queen Mary's Dolls House. In 1932 aged 68, Louis Gandolfi died, leaving the Company to his three sons. The company continued to make cameras, both the traditional mahogany and brass models and the new Variant models up to the late 2000; they are one of the oldest camera makers still in existence.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω TP YΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.TP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 343
A Louis Gandolfi field camera,5 x 4in camera, teak body, on tripod stand, Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Cameras and Photographs and Optical Toys, 2 September 1993, Lot 513This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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