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Click here to subscribeAntique military trunk with 'M H Hicks-Beach Esq Gloucester Reg' brass plaque to top & remains of 4th battalion Gloucester regiment label to side ~ Michael Hugh Hicks Beach, Viscount Quenington (1877-1916) and was Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury (1906–16) - 80cm x 43cm x 30cm ~ lacks hasp & obvious signs of use
LOUIS VUITTON, WARDROBE STEAM TRUNK OR MALLE ARMOIRE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY in orange Vuittonite, the exterior painted with central blue and white band, studded tan leather trim and twin handles, with brass central lock numbered 048648 and twin clasps, the interior with leather Louis Vuitton label over a (faded) serial number, this side fitted with two branded hangers behind a hinged locking mechanism, the other with a graduated series of six drawers with branded leather handles, stamped marks to fittings throughout113cm x 56cm x 56cm
Nikos Engonopoulos (Greek, 1907-1985)Hommage à Parthenis signé en grec et daté '67' (en bas à droite)huile sur toile55 x 46cm (21 5/8 x 18 1/8in).Peint en 1967.signed in Greek and dated ( lower right)oil on canvasFootnotes:ProvenancePrivate collection, Athens.LittératureK. Perpinioti-Agazir, Nikos Engonopoulos, Son Univers Pictural, exhibition catalogue and catalogue raisonée, Benaki Museum, Athens 2007, no. 911, p. 353 (illustrated), p. 497-498 (catalogued), p. 498 (illustrated).I had the good fortune to apprenticeunder Constantinos Parthenis.Working with him I studied nature andgrasped the importance of line and colour.N. Engonopoulos1 An unconventional, modern-day Orpheus, with cool sunglasses and rock-star hairstyle in a dazzlingly yellow chlamys, plays his lyre standing between a tall building that echoes similar structures in works by C. Parthenis2 and a robust tree trunk that conveys an equally commanding presence. The scene is crowned by two Greek flags, fluttering in the morning breeze against a luminous sky, and a set of the artist's signature clouds3 traveling over a dazzling, enamel-blue sea. Orpheus, the archetype of the poet as liberator and creator, held a particular fascination for Engonopoulos, who depicted him many times over a period of more than thirty years, often adopting him as his own persona. Lean and elegant, he is reminiscent of the Minoans immortalised on the Knossos frescoes while alluding to the tall and slender formula of the Byzantine saints also evident in El Greco's work.4 Parhenis, the artist's revered teacher at the Athens School of Fine Arts, was extensively involved with the hero. Implementing unexpected juxtapositions and undermining accepted norms of narrative cohesion, the artist creates a dreamlike atmosphere, introducing the viewer to an enigmatic world of poetic metaphor. The coexistence of mythical past and modern reality sets forth the main aesthetic and ideological preoccupations of the 1930s generation and faithfully reflects the artist's resolve to probe into the inner world of Greekness. He transports us from ancient/mythical times to the present say, using cross-temporal iconographic leaps that were common during the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine eras in both miniature manuscripts and narthex decoration.5 This persistence on indigenous cultural experiences combined with a deep sense for history clearly indicates that 'while European surrealists used an irrational vocabulary to break free from the shackles of traditional conventions, Engonopoulos perceived tradition as a 'connecting link' that would restore cultural continuity.'6 As perceptively noted by art historian N. Loizidi, 'Engonopoulos formulated a new mythology, giving us some imaginative and creatively unorthodox interpretations of Greek myths enriched by the 'objective humour' and method of irrational surrealist expression.'7 1 N. Engonopoulos, as quoted in Epitheorisi Technis magazine, March 1963, pp. 193-197.2 See E. Benisi, Nikos Engonopoulos and Cityscapes [in Greek], doctoral dissertation, vo. 1, Athens 2002, p. 793 The travelling clouds seen through the rectangular opening on the background wall recall the verses from the artist's poem Orpheus: once - while the sun / was setting - / he noticed up in the sky's blue / enchanting oblong / clouds / - about which in Kavouri a gendarme / as if repentant once exclaimed: / 'lo and behold, Engonopoulos's clouds!' 4 See M. Lambraki-Plaka 'The Timeless Pantheon of Nikos Engonopoulos' [in Greek], Filologiki quarterly, no. 101, October-November-December 2007, p. 9.5 See D. Vlachodimos, Reading the Past in Engonopoulos [in Greek], Indiktos publ., Athens 2006, p. 228. 6 N. Loizidi, 'The Indigenous Surrealism of Nikos Engonopoulos' [in Greek], To Vima daily - Nees Epoches, 21.10.2007, p. A57.7 N. Loizidi, Surrealism in Modern Greek Art, the Case of Nikos Engonopoulos [in Greek], Nefeli publ. Athens 1984, p. 144.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
INTERESTING AND LARGE GEORGE V SILVER INKWELL, C.J. VANDER, LONDON 1923 of waisted circular form, the hinged cover inscribed CALLENDER'S 33,000 VOLT TRUNK CABLE. SPONDON TO HEANOR. MEMENTO OF CHANGE OVER OF PERIODICITY AT HEANOR AND ILKESTON. PRESENTED TO A.D.B. PHILLIPS. ESQ:, opening to reveal a glazed cross section of the cable over a single well, oak base16cm diameter
A Herend porcelain elephant of large proportions, 20th century, with red fishnet decoration throughout, gilt highlights throughout, printed maker's mark and painted model number verso, 16cm high, with two similarly decorated smaller Herend porcelain elephants, 20th century, one modelled standing with trunk raised, 9cm high, the other modelled crouching looking upwards, 9.5cm high (3) Condition report: Each piece shows minor rubbing to the gilt highlights commensurate with age. No obvious chips, cracks, crazing or obvious signs of damage or restoration.
An early Louis Vuitton Rayee canvas steamer trunk, circa 1872-1876, No.8479, the hinged cover opening to reveal two removable trays, bearing original labels to the interior, raised on castors, 56cm H x 81cm W x 51cm D (at fault)Condition reportTrunk best described as barn find condition with faults including; extensive corrosion to the metal bands and fittings, multiple rips and stains to the exterior canvas, evidence of woodworm in the wooden slats and also the trunk body, leather strap has been snapped and is incomplete, extensive staining, rips and tears to the interior including the two removable trays, complete with key however the locks feel very tight and do not easily connect with the clasps as the lid appears to be 'over shot'.
An American nail art trunk with a sliding three panel lid, the front with a U.S. eighth air force symbol in round headed brass nails, the sides and reverse with similar motifs, on small casters, 32cm high, 67cm wide and 30cm deep. A Second World War 's weetheart' box worked for 'Helen' from the 'Gold Coast 1945' and with an American Air Force badge, map of Africa and Elephant standing by a palm tree, heart shaped, 33cm x 29cm , 9cm high, with a single key. A black painted trunk marked to the front 'Army Staff Sargt R.F. Brownbill A.O.C. Jamaica' and to each end 's argt Major R F Brownbill RAOC' with two keys 33cm high, 77cm wide and 41cm deep. (3). *CR Mixed states, mostly in good condition.
A LARGE FRENCH BRONZE ELEPHANT CLOCKIn the Louis XV style, late 19th centurySurmounted by a pagod holding a shade, with circular gilt dial and 25-piece enamel mounts for the chapters, central disc and five-minute markers, above a standing elephant, its trunk raised, on a naturalistic base, the twin train movement stamped R & C PARIS & LONDON 621, with strike on a bell41cm highCondition reportIn good original condition. The movement may require a service. There is no key. It has its pendulum.
A LATE GEORGE II/EARLY GEORGE III PARCEL-GILT, RED LACQUER TO IMITATE TORTOISESHELL AND CHINOISERIE DECORATED LONGCASE CLOCKThe case circa 1760, the associated movement by William Gilbert, Gosport, circa 1795The case decorated in red lacquer to imitate tortoiseshell and decorated with chinoiserie figures, pavilions and landscapes, with an ogee pediment and three ball finials, above an arched glazed door, flanked by three-quarter columns, the trunk inset with an arched panel door, on a base and stepped plinth, the later associated movement with arched 12in. silvered and engraved dial, with HIGH WATER AT GOSPORT to the upper edge, above blue painted age of the moon and outer high water time to the arch, the dial with sweep centre seconds, signed in a recess Willm Gilbert, Gosport above another sector for the date, the twin train movement with anchor escapement and strike on a bell, movement and case associated249cm high overallCondition reportWith its pendulum and two-brass cased weights. There is no key. The movement will require a service. The movement and case are associated as stated above. The case is in good reasonable condition considering the age, some marks and knocks consistent with age. A split to the base panel. Some flaking in places.
A JAPANESE SHAKU DOKEI ROSEWOOD STRIKING PILLAR CLOCKMeiji periodWith glazed removable hood, enclosing the verge balance-wheel movement, with four slender turned upright pillars and pierced and engraved front plate, above the trunk with removable plate marking the time with thirteen shaped small brass panels, the descending going-train weight containing a striking train with countwheel and bell, a small drawer below51cm high overallPROVENANCE: Cyril Fish, thence by descent.Condition reportIn good overall condition. The movement may require a service.
A SMALL MAHOGANY REPLICA OF JAMES FERGUSON’S TIDAL LONGCASE CLOCKBy G. H. Bell, circa 1971The case with a broken arched hood and brass finial, above glazed door and sides, the trunk with an arched door, above panelled base and plinth; the 9in arched silvered dial inscribed to the upper left J. Ferguson inv. / London / Ca. 1780 and signed to the upper right G. H. Bell Fecit / Winchester Ca. 1971, the arch engraved with the estuary showing a blue-painted rising and falling shutter depicting the tidal movement, above twenty-four hour chapter ring, enclosing a blue painted ring with ‘sunburst’ hand showing the time; centred by a disc rotating anti-clockwise once every 29 1/2 days, engraved The Moon’s Age, the time of her Southing and time of High Water at London Bridge, with cut-outs to take the readings on engraved and painted discs, the next circlet inscribed High Water and Low Water twice, with an engraved ellipse showing the state of the tides, the A-frame-shaped movement with four knopped pillars, anchor escapement and large drum-shaped weight running on a wire line, wound by a continuous chain, brass cylindrical bob pendulum203cm highThis movement is a replica of one made by Ferguson and detailed in his 1773 compendium Select Mechanical exercises: Shewing how to construct different Clock, Orrieries and Sundials. It was sold Bonhams, New York, 7 June 2016, lot 147.Ebenezer Henderson, Life of James Ferguson, FRS, Edinburgh 1867Henry C. King, Geared to the Stars, Toronto, 1978.Condition reportThe clock is in good condition. Together with its weight and pendulum. The movement would benefit from a clean.
A GEORGE III OAK, OUTLINED AND CONCH SHELL INLAID LONGCASE CLOCKBy J. Woolley, Codnor, circa 1800The case with a swan-neck pediment above arched glazed dial door, flanked by fluted columns, the trunk with canted angles and inset with an arched panel door, on stepped base, the 13in. arched brass dial, with moon phase, above crown and cherub spandrels, enclosing brass chapter ring with matted and chased centre, seconds subsidiary and signed at VI o’clock, the twin train movement with anchor escapement and strike on a bell218cm highCondition reportWith winding crank, two cast-iron weights and cast-iron bob pendulum. The movement is very dirty and will require a service. The case is in reasonable order, some marks, scratches and knocks consistent with age. A small veneer loss to the crossbanding on top left corner of the base. Filled worm holes to the left side of the hood around the top of the door and in other parts.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND CHEQUER STRUNG STICK BAROMETERBy J. Colombo, 180 High Holborn, LondonWith an architectural pediment and glazed panel door, signed silvered scale with vernier and thermometer, above the trunk with turned reservoir cover96cm highCondition reportIn good condition. The scale has some discolouration to the lacquer surface.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETERBy W & S. Jones, Holborn, LondonThe swan-neck pediment with turned ivory finial, above glazed panel and signed silvered scale with vernier, plain trunk and turned reservoir cover at the base102cm highWilliam and Samuel Jones are recorded working 1784-1860. See Sir Nicholas Goodison, English Barometers, Woodbridge 1977, p. 168.Ivory Declaration number: NA9KNKA4Condition reportIn good restored condition.
AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY AND BRASS INLAID DROP-DIAL WALL CLOCKBy Holman & Son, Lewes, circa 1840With a cast brass bezel and convex glass above the white-painted dial, with pierced hands, above a drop trunk with glazed pendulum aperture and brass surround, the gut fusée movement with arched shouldered plates and anchor escapement, with brass winding key engraved Holman & Son / LEWES38cm diameter overall; 50cm highCondition reportIn good condition. The case has been polished fairly recently. The movement appears to be in good order. Together with brass winding key
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETERBy George Adams, 60 Fleet Street, LondonThe architectural pediment, above signed silvered scale with vernier, plain trunk above turned reservoir cover101cm highGeorge Adams succeeded to the business and Royal Appointment on the death of his father in 1772. See Sir Nicholas Goodison, English Barometers, Woodbridge, 1977, p. 126.Condition reportIn good condition. There is an air bubble in the mercury tube.
DONALD WELLS (BRITISH, 1929-2014): A 'TREEFORM' PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE20th Century The green patinated abstract form, with smooth tapering trunk terminating in a textured canopy, on integrated oval base, upon a black marble plinth, 27cm high including base ARRProvenance:Label to the underside states it was purchased from the Keith Chapman Gallery in October 1989.
A LATE REGENCY MAHOGANY AND BRASS INLAID LONGCASE CLOCKSigned Bentley & Beck, Royal Exchange, LondonThe lancet top case with convex glazed dial surround, above the trunk with fluted quarter-columns and arched panel door, on panelled plinth and stepped base, the 12in. circular dial signed, with pierced steel hands, the twin train movement with anchor escapement and hourly strike on a bell200cm highBentley & Beck are recorded working 1815-24.Condition reportTwo brass-cased weights and a crank key. Wood-rod pendulum with brass bob. The movement requires a clean and full service. The dial paint appears original, the signature is visible faintly. The case is overall of a pleasing colour and in good condition, some marks and knocks consistent with age. A small ebonised fillet is chipped and loose from just under the hood at the top centre of the trunk. Another piece is chipped and lost to the right corner.
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETERBy E. H. Robinson, Shrewsbury & LondonWith foliate carved pediment above bevelled glass and ivory scales, twin verniers102cm highIVORY LICENCE NUMBER: 5Q6J5GRDCondition ReportIn good condition. Only one adjuster for the verniers. The case has been repolished. Two filled holes to the trunk. The engraving of Shrewsbury & London is not of the same quality as that of the maker’s name.
A LATE GEORGE III OAK, MAHOGANY AND OUTLINED THIRTY HOUR LONGCASE CLOCKThe case with a swan-neck pediment above arched glazed door, the trunk with fluted quarter-columns between a rectangular door, centred with a conch shell, above panelled base, the 12in. arched florally decorated white-painted dial, with calendar aperture, the posted frame movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on a bell225cm highCondition reportWith one weight, pendulum and crank key. The clock is in original unrestored condition. Marks, losses and knocks consistent with age to the case. Some loss to elements of the Swan-neck pediment. The panel on the base requires refining. The dial has wear to the chapter ring. Overall crazing, some small chips. The movement requires a service.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCKBy John Jackson, LondonThe case with an arched hood and three brass finials, above glazed door, flanked by fluted columns, the trunk inset with an arched panel door, flanked by fluted canted angles, on panelled plinth base, the 12in. arched brass dial, signed Jno Jackson, London, with strike/silent to the arch, the chapter ring enclosing subsidiaries for calendar and seconds, with four knopped pillars, deadbeat escapement and strike on a bell, movement and case possibly associated232cm high overallCondition reportThe hood perhaps had an ogee pediment which has been removed to reduce its height. The three brass finials are replacements. The case has been repolished. The door has a slight warp to it, pulling away at the top on the left edge. The dial is lacquered brass, when once it would have been silvered. There are some lines of corrosion to the surface. The movement requires a service. There is a pendulum, no key and two associated wrought-iron weights.
A WALNUT AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCKThe case fundamentally circa 1695 and with later elementsWith a caddy top above 10 3/4in. square glazed door, the trunk with three panel bird amongst foliage marquetry panels, the sides each with plain walnut veneer panel in two pieces, above the base with partial marquetry panel, the associated 10in. square dial detailed Thos. Nichols, Oundle, with later twin train striking movement, anchor escapement, case and movement associated218cm highCondition reportTogether with crank winding key and two brass-cased weights. There is a brass bob pendulum. As stated case and movement/dial are associated.The case is circa 1695 and with later elements due to damage and repair. The hood’s pierced panel above the door is replaced with a later oak fillet. The fillet around the inside of the door is replaced. The part just below the caddy may be later? The main part of the case is relatively original. The backboard is complete as are the internal side pieces. The cheeks have been reduced and have later risers and an associated seatboard. The front marquetry panel is about 66% present, the lost part now veneered in walnut. The plinth at the base is later.The movement and dial are associated and it would require a service to be in going condition.
A GEORGE III PAINTED STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDSThe movement signed John Hunt, WorleThe case with a moulded pediment above a blind fret frieze and arched glazed dial door, the trunk inset with an arched door, on a stepped base and plinth foot, the 12in. arched brass dial with painted moon phase indicator, above brass spandrels enclosing a silvered chapter ring with matted centre and inscription plate, above calendar aperture, the twin train five knopped and ringed pillar movement with anchor escapement and strike on a bell, movement and case possibly associated210cm highCondition reportWith pendulum and two lead weights, together with crank key. The movement is in good order and may benefit from a clean and service. The case is in reasonable condition, marks and knocks consistent with age. Decoration refreshed. There is a cut-out to the lower part of the dial door.
A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND MARQUETRY 10 INCH LONGCASE CLOCKBy Thomas Spencer, LondonThe hood (formerly rising) with moulded cornice above a pair of handed turned columns with glazed front and sides, the trunk inset with a door, decorated in floral and bird marquery within oyster panels, the sides with outlined oyster panels, above a marquetry plinth, the 10in. square brass dial signed on the plate below the VI Thos Spencer, Londini, with cherub mask and foliate spandrels, enclosing silvered chapter ring, narrow seconds ring, matted centre and calendar aperture above the VI, the twin train movement with five ringed and knopped pillars, internal countwheel strike on a bell, and anchor escapement, seatboard replaced, movement and case perhaps associated200.5cm highThomas Spencer (b. 1657) was apprenticed to Solomon Bouquet 1671-1678. He gained his Freedom in 1685. He is not recorded after 1697.Condition reportThe hood still has its original runners for rising. There is no spoon. Section of the backboard is replaced. The base has been rebuilt and the marquetry panel is not original but well matched. There are two brass-cased weights, a winding crank key and a pendulum (of later date).
Samuel Collier, Eccles, a mahogany eight day longcase clock, circa 1770, the hood with verre eglomise panels and brass capped reeded columns, flanking a 14 inch painted arched dial with moon phase, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the movement striking on a bell, the trunk with well figured door within quarter pilasters, on a canted box base with raised panel, height 227cmPlease note our special conditions regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Thomas Richardson, Weaverham, mahogany eight day longcase clock, circa 1795, the hood with brass capped turned columns flanking a 14 inch square dial with signed silvered chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and a matted centre, the movement striking on a bell, the trunk having a well figured door and quarter pilasters over a box base with canted corners, raised on bracket feet, with pendulum and two weights, height 213cmPlease note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Walnut 30 hour longcase clock, 18th Century, with a brass 11 inch dial with matted centre and date aperture, striking on a bell, plain trunk with box base, with pendulum and a single weight, height 190cmPlease note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Edwards of Bishops Castle (1771 - 1791) oak eight day long clock, having a brass 12 inch dial with subsidiary seconds and date aperture, signed, eight day movement striking on a bell, plain trunk and box base, with pendulum (a/f) and two weights, height 208cmPlease note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
J Carter, Warrington, mahogany eight day longcase clock, circa 1820, the hood with turned wooden finials and turned columns flanking a painted 14 inch arched dial with moon phase, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and date dials, floral painted spandrels, the movement striking on a bell, the trunk with figured door within reeded pilasters, over a canted box base, height 216cmPlease note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition is not noted. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view please request a condition report, which will be provided in writing).
Large Japanned Fishing Fly Tying Metal Trunk - an indistinct label to lid of box with a sectioned drawer, full of period content,s hooks, fly tying vice, tools, cotton in assorted card boxes, most of the feathers, hackle, fur is past its sell by date, with a few noted exceptions of #20 feathers/fur in Hardy Bros wallets - the truck comes with its original key
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, ca. 1910; Uitgevoerd met oranje Vuittonite canvas, koperen sluitingen, leren riem en banden . Katoenen interieur met originele uitneembare bakken en vakken. Met fabricaat etiket '1 Rue Scribe Paris, Louis Vuitton, Lille, 34 Rue Faidherbe, Nice, 4 Jardin Public, 149 New Bond St. London'. Gestempeld nummer '191670'. h. 58 cm, b. 91 cm, d. 53,5 cm [1]
A Georgian oak and mahogany longcase clock by William Green of Grantham, the enamelled break arch dial painted with an homestead and shell spandrels, dial bearing Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, eight day two train movement with bell strike, the hood with a brass ball capped break arch pediment, over turned columns, the case with crossbanding and line inlay, trunk door with quarter pilasters, with weights and pendulum, no key, 218.5cm high.
A 19thC Delft ware blue and white miniature long case clock, circular enamel dial bearing Roman and Arabic numerals, thirty hour movement, the case hood painted with a river scene and flowers, the trunk with figures in a landscape, on a base further painted with reserves of flowers and leaves, 42cm high.
A carved coral 'Phoenix and Prunus' vaseMid-Qing DynastyThe vase naturalistically carved, emerging from a gnarled trunk with fungus, prunus and peonies, the exterior decorated with a large phoenix with elaborate feathers extending around the vase and a pair of cranes standing on the branches, the cover with a bird perched on a sprig of prunus, the coral of a salmon pink tone with creamy-white inclusions, (restorations) 27cm (10 1/2in) highFootnotes:ProvenanceThe Collection of H. M. Knight, Scheveningen. 清中期 珊瑚雕鳳鶴瓶帶蓋This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A good mid 18th century Dutch miniature walnut longcase clock with moonphase, alarm and calendarN. Weylant, Amsterdam Surmounted by carved giltwood figures of Atlas and two winged heralds on a shaped cresting, above blind frets on brass-mounted Doric columns, the narrow trunk with shaped glazed lenticle, raised on a base with bombé-shaped front corners on bun feet.The 6 inch arched brass dial with rolling moon in the arch giving age and phase of the moon over foliate scroll spandrels and silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with arcaded minute band set with half-quarter marks and meeting-arrowhead half-hour markers, signed around VI N. Waylant Amsterdam, the matted centre with chamfered date aperture at XII, and alarm setting disc, below pierced blued steel hands. The weight driven movement with plates united by four knopped and ringed pillars, anchor escapement and rack striking the Dutch system on two bells and hammers, the alarm sounding on the largest bell via a twin-headed hammer. Ticking and striking with operational alarm. Together with the pendulum. 38cm wide x 23cm deep x 157cm high, (14 1/2in wide x 9in deep x 61 1/2in high)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A good mid-18th century French ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell wall timepieceJ Baptiste Baillon, Paris, No.4153. Some mounts stamped with the 'C' couronné poinçonThe waisted case surmounted by cupid pondering a sandglass held aloft in his left hand, a starry globe in his right, his dais framed by four mythical creatures over a narrowed trunk with sound frets, the body inlaid all over with cut and engraved brass patterns of well-formed trailing flowers, a pair of roaring dragons flanking a central mount to the base depicting one cherub waking another, raised on elaborate scroll feet on the matching inlaid wall bracket.The 5 inch white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with gilt fleur-de-lys half-hour markers, signed to the centre Js Baptiste Baillon under the finely pierced and engraved gilt brass hands.The rectangular movement of fourteen day duration, the backplate united by four turned and pinned pillars with shaped lower edge, silk suspended pendulum visible through the glazed front, the quarters and hours struck on demand via two hammers and a bell mounted in the caddy. Ticking, repeating. Together with a pendulum, regulation key, winding key and door key. 33cm wide x 17cm deep x 75cm high, (12 1/2in wide x 6 1/2in deep x 29 1/2in high)Footnotes:Accompanied by a full description prepared by Crijns & Stender, Antiquair, Uurwerkmaker & Beedigd Taxateur, dated March 1993.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An important mid 18th century French ormolu-mounted kingwood and rosewood centre seconds longcase clock of one month duration, with equation of time, time of sunrise and sunset, phases and age of the moon, calendar, sign of the zodiac and temperature compensated pendulumJulien Le Roy, Paris. The case stamped A. Dubois. The case with waisted hood over a shaped trunk with ormolu-mounted shaped glazed lenticle, on a tapering base and plinth with outswept feet, mounted with elaborate foliate scrolls to the front and rear edges, with boldly cast bands of acanthus and other motifs between the case sections. Stamped on the inside top sill of the base by the case maker A. Dubois. The 11 inch circular dial signed across the centre, Julien Le Roy with silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the half-hours marked by meeting-arrowheads, with outer minute band and inner quarter hour band, set with twin chamfered apertures - between VII and VIII the time of sunrise is automatically shown, the time of sunset is shown between IIII and V. The gilt and engraved dial centre is decorated with an engraved trellis pattern and three shaped apertures: the top shows the age and phase of the moon, the rolling silvered moon and stars showing against a painted background; the central aperture gives the date and number of days in the month, and the lowermost aperture depicts the changing signs of the zodiac as the year progresses. The full annual calendar is engraved on an 8.5 inch silvered dial set just below the main dial and is connected at the rear to a brass kidney which dictates the equation of time information. The time is shown via two elaborately pierced and engraved silvered hands. A blued steel hand with engraved sun at its tip gives solar time, another with counterbalanced end shows running seconds. The weight driven movement united by five tapering pillars pinned through the backplate. The going train of five-wheels with high-count pinions terminating in a pin-wheel escapement. The movement is topped with a heavy steel horizontal plate connected at the right hand side to a pair of substantial vertical steel rods running down into the body of the clock and flanking a movable brass cylindrical rod (with fine screw adjustment at its base); the pendulum is suspended from a pivoted horizontal steel arm which is in contact with the tip of the cylindrical brass rod at one end, and with a sprung arbor connected to the thermometer hand by a silk thread at the other. The bases of the steel and brass rods are set on a shaped brass piece running across the inside of the trunk which in turn also carries an arbor for the thermometer hand mounted in the front door. As the ambient temperature changes, the steel and brass set-up automatically raises or lowers the pendulum, while at the same time shows the temperature on the silvered thermometer dial set into the trunk. The strike train with an outside countwheel and sounding on a bell via a horizontal steel hammer set on a vertical arbor, its speed dictated by a shaped brass fly. 55cm wide x 31cm deep x 218cm high, (21 1/2in wide x 12in deep x 85 1/2in high)Footnotes:ProvenanceGalerie Neuse, Bremen, 1995. Julien Le Roy (1686-1759) was regarded by his contemporaries as perhaps the most influential horologist of his era. He was a superb craftsman as well as a scholar who contributed the section on horology to the Encyclopédie. He was eulogized by Voltaire as the man responsible for the 18th century pre-eminence of French clock making.Born in Tours and trained by his father, Le Roy arrived in Paris around 1700. He is generally thought to have served as journeyman to the Parisian horologist, Charles Le Bon. Le Roy received his freedom in 1713 and, shortly after, set up a workshop in the Rue de Harlay, off La Place Dauphine, where the most eminent 18th century Parisian clockmakers also worked. In 1717 he presented an equation clock to the Royal Academy of Sciences, which showed the true time, the place of the sun and its declination. In 1739, Julien Le Roy was appointed valet de chambre, horologer du Roi, and granted premises in the Louvre, which he maintained in addition to his atelier in the rue de Harlay. Le Roy's son Pierre (1717-1785) succeeded his father and devoted the latter part of his career to the Longitude problem and the development of marine timekeepers.Adrien Dubois is recorded as having worked in rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, first as the foreman in the important workshop founded by Bernard Van Risenburgh I, maître before 1722, (better known by his stamp BVRB). The father and grandfather of Bernard II and III, Bernard I specialised in making clock cases. Adrien Dubois lived with Bernard and his family above the workshop, and when Bernard died in 1738 the probate inventory listed a very large number of both finished and un-finished clocks, clock cases, pedestals and clock brackets, many of which would have been made by Dubois. Three years after his master's death Adrien finally received the accolade of maître ébéniste. As well as clock cases, Dubois and his family were famed for restorations and adaptations of earlier 'boulle-work'. A console table believed to be partly from the workshop of André-Charles Boulle can be seen in the Victoria & Albert Museum, accession number: 1021:1 to 3-1882.Another case stamped 'A.DUBOIS' was sold at Sotheby's, New York, Property from a Distinguished American Collection, 2 February 2019, lot 763.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots 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 UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Gebrüder Heubach (Germany) bisque head novelty Googly-eyed doll, the bisque head with painted features including feathered brown eyebrows and fine eyelashes, red lips, weighted sleeping and side glancing blue glass 'googly eyes', brown wig on carboard pate, jointed painted composition body, impressed marks '10790, 2, [HEUBACH], GERMANY', 29cm high; together with a fabric covered rectangular shaped travel trunk, the interior fitted with a single lift out tray with various doll clothing and accessories (quantity)
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