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Joseph Scott of Leeds - 8-day oak and mahogany longcase clock c1865, with a swan necked pediment and wooden parterre, break arch hood door flanked by spindle turned pilasters, trunk with reeded quartered columns and a short door with a double spire top, on a deep plinth with crossbanding and raised on bracket feet, painted dial with gold "shadow" Roman numerals on a light blue ground with matching floral depictions to the spandrels and arch, matching stamped brass hands, date and seconds dials, with a rack striking movement, striking the hours on a cast bell. With weights pendulum and key.Joseph Scott is recorded as working as a clockmaker and Jeweller from Meadow Lane in 1834, and then from Lower Headrow, Leeds,1837-66.Clock dials with shadow numerals were introduced c1860 for a very short period of time and longcase clocks with this design of dial are comparatively rare.Dimensions: Height: 225cm Length/Width: 50cm Depth/Diameter: 23cm
James Gordon of Perth - 8-day mahogany longcase c1790, in a mahogany case with a flat pediment hood and shallow cornice, break arch hood door beneath with matching spiral turned pilasters, trunk with full length conforming spiral pilasters and large brass Corinthian capitals, flat topped trunk door with crossbanding, inlaid spandrels and an oval fan inlay to the centre, square plinth with matching inlay and a shaped base, brass dial with cast spandrels and circular boss with the makers name to the arch, engraved dial centre with seconds and calendar dials, chapter with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's and steel hands, dial pinned to a rack striking movement sounding the hours on a bell. With weights and pendulum. James Gordon was a respected Scottish clock & watchmaker, granted the liberty to exercise his trade in Perth by the Incorporation of Hammermen on July 1st 1771. Died c1810.This item has been registered for sale under Section 10 of the APHA Ivory ActDimensions: Height: 224cm Length/Width: 48cm Depth/Diameter: 23cmCondition Report: Ivory reference number - VJUWPJCL
John Agar of York - Early 19th century 8-day mahogany longcase clock c1810, with a flat topped pediment and ogee cornice beneath, square hood door flanked by slender turned pillars with wooden capitals, glass side panels to the hood sides and a glazed circular dial aperture, trunk with conforming recessed pillars and a long door with a shallow curved top, square plinth with a moulded front panel and flat base on shallow feet, painted dial with makers name, Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's and minute track, matching steel hands and seconds dial, with a four pillar rack striking movement striking the hours on a bell. With weights, pendulum and key.The Agar family were a large and prodigious family of 18th and 19th century York clockmakers working in the city and towns in the surrounding locality.Dimensions: Height: 230cm Length/Width: 48cm Depth/Diameter: 25cm
Blackett Wallace (I) of Brampton (Cumberland) - 30 hour oak and mahogany longcase c1760, with a swan neck pediment, shaped back splats, detached pilasters and a break arch hood door, trunk with canted corners and a flat topped door with a sunken panel, rectangular plinth with a decorative base, square brass dial with an added automata representing a blinking cherub to the arch, engraved dial centre and date aperture, silvered chapter with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute track and matching steel hands, with a chain driven countwheel movement, striking the hours on a bell. With weight and Pendulum.The Wallace family (I) & (II) were father and son clockmakers both sharing the same unusual Christian name. Working in Brampton during the 18th century, primarily making oak cased 30-hr clocks such as this interesting example.Dimensions: Height: 215cm Length/Width: 45cm Depth/Diameter: 23cm
Michael Gottlob Schwarz of London-Early 19th century 8-day mahogany domestic regulator clock c1800, hood with a break arch pediment, silk backed side frets and circular glazed hood door, trunk with a conforming door on a rectangular plinth with a stepped base, silvered dial with an engraved centre, subsidiary seconds, date and strike/silent dials, engraved minute track, Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's and matching steel hands, five pillar rack striking movement with a dead beat escapement striking the hours on a bell. With two brass cased weights, pendulum and key. Dimensions: Height: 215cm Length/Width: 47cm Depth/Diameter: 24cmCondition Report: Length of missing moulding to the hood and case.
Benjamin Anns of Highworth (Wiltshire) - 8-day oak cased longcase clock c 1760 with a shaped pediment and square hood door beneath flanked by two pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long flat topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied decorative skirting, brass dial with an engraved dial centre, seconds dial, calendar aperture and steel spade hands, silvered chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, dial pinned directly to a rack striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With weights and pendulum. Dimensions: Height: 20cm Length/Width: 42cm Depth/Diameter: 22cmCondition Report:Pendulum suspension broken, hood door glass cracked.
Johnathan Storr of York - 30 hour longcase clock c1770, in a later mahogany case with a decorative swan neck pediment, carved gilded eagle and fretwork, with a dogtooth moulding, break arch hood door and detached pilasters beneath, trunk with a conforming break arch topped door on a square plinth with raised moulding and bracket feet, brass arched dial with makers name to the arch, plain dial centre and silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute track and matching steel hands, chain driven movement with a countwheel strike on a bell. No Pendulum or weight.Johnathan Storr was an 18rh century York clockmaker, working from Petergate and Minster gates in the city centre.Dimensions: Height: 235cm Length/Width: 57cm Depth/Diameter: 26cm
Ralph Weston (III) of Wolsingham (Co Durham) - 30-hour oak and mahogany longcase clock c1815-17, With a swan necked pediment, brass parterre and central spire finial, break arch hood door beneath flanked by reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with recessed reeded pilasters and a crossbanded door with a concave top, square plinth on bracket feet, painted dial with floral depiction to the spandrels and a depiction of a boy attempting to catch birds in the arch, with makers name, Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, minute track and matching steel hands, with dummy seconds and calendar dials and dummy winding arbors, dial pinned via a cast falseplate by Whittaker & Shreeve to a countwheel striking chain driven movement striking the hours on a bell. With weight and pendulum.Notes.The Weston family were a prodigious three generation family of 18th and 19th century Wolsingham clockmakers, all christened Ralph. The maker of this clock Ralph (III) frequently made 30hr clocks such as this possessing features normally found on 8-day clock dials.Both the clockmaker, clock and dial were the subject of a comprehensive five part article in CLOCKS magazine published between Nov 2012 and March 2013. The dial of the clock being of particular interest, manufactured by the Haifax firm of Shreve and Whittaker between 1815-17 . William Shreeve, a highly respected and competent dial painter went into a short-lived partnership with William Whittaker in 1815, however in 1817 Shreeve died in a tragic accident whereby he was burnt to death whilst preparing some of his own paints and varnishes. Dimensions: Height: 230cm Length/Width: 53cm Depth/Diameter: 25cmCondition Report: Narrow crack to the glass in the hood door.
Gillet & Johnson of London- Early 20th century 8-day oak cased domestic regulator c1920, flat topped hood with glazed side panels and applied moulding above a square hood door, long trunk door with geometric patterned mouldings on a conforming plinth with applied skirting, 12” sheet brass dial with a matted centre and cast cherub spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's, quarter and minute tracks, with matching steel hands and makers name on a silvered cartouche, dial pinned to a substantial four pillar rack striking movement with a deadbeat escapement and maintaining power, striking the hours on a coiled gong. With brass cased weights, pendulum and key. Case with a brass presentation plaque from the staff of Lloyd's register of shipping to E Salmon on the occasion of his retirement in 1926.Gillet & Johnson were founded in London during the mid 19th century and are highly regarded manufacturers of clocks, clock movements and particularly turret clock movements, bells and carillons. The firm is still in existence today.Dimensions: Height: 213cm Length/Width: 38cm Depth/Diameter: 24cm
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806. Dimensions: Height: 230cm Length/Width: 45cm Depth/Diameter: 25cm
A 17th CENTURY STUDDED LEATHER DOME TOP TRUNK Of small proportions, the lid dated 1676 and initialled "WH", fitted with an iron lock and carry handle (one lacking), the interior part-lined with Regency floral wallpaper, with armorial label applied to lid for "Herbert, Chipping Norton, Oxon", measuring approx. 46cm wide x 25cm high x 27cm deep Condition Report:Available upon request
A George III mahogany longcase clock, by Joshua Brown, Liverpool, with 12 inch steel and brass face with cherub spandrels and date aperture and seconds dial, the arch with moonphase, the hood with swan neck pediment, the eight day movement striking on a bell, H 233cmCondition Report: There is no winding key though there is a key to the trunk door. There is a pendulum but no weights. We cannot guarantee the movement. The feet are later, the lower backboard is later.
A GEORGE III SCOTTISH MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCKBy John Breakenrig, Edinburgh, Circa 1790The case with a swan-neck pediment centred by a brass eagle and sphere finial, above arched glazed door and fluted tapering columns, the trunk inset with a wavy top panel door, between fluted quarter-column mouldings, above a panelled base and and stepped plinth, on bracket feet, the 13in arched silvered dial, signed in the arch and engraved all over with foliage, the centre with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, pierced blued steel hands, the twin train movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell214cm highCONDITION REPORTWith pendulum and two cast-iron weights. The case is in good condition and appears to have been re-waxed recently. A small moulding is loose just to the underside of the hood on the left side. The seconds hand is missing. The movement appears to have been cleaned fairly recently and should be capable of functioning, although not tested. The width of the dial is 33.5cm, the height of the dial is 48cm and the arch is 28cm wide.
A GEORGE II WALNUT, BOXWOOD-OUTLINED AND ‘SUN-BURST’ INLAID MIRRORED-DOOR LONGCASE CLOCKBy Benjamin Davis, London, circa 1720The hood with a moulded cornice above fret-work spandrels, the glazed door with moulded surround, flanked to each side by a boxwood line-inlaid column, above the trunk with inset moulded-surround arched door, inset with a bevelled mirror panel, above the base centred with an oval outlined ‘sunburst’, on twin-stepped plinth, the 12in arched brass dial signed on a convex disc in the arch Benj Davis, London, between dolphin modelled mounts, above foliate mask spandrels enclosing a silvered chapter ring with Roman chapters, fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five-minute markers, the matted centre with seconds ring and calendar aperture above the VI, with pierced blued steel hands, the twin train movement with five well-turned pillars, anchor escapement and small outside countwheel strike on a bell, with original seatboard229cm highCONDITION REPORTWith a pendulum, lacking its steel suspension and block. The case is in good condition. It has had some restoration at some point in the past. The movement is in good order but requires a service.
A LATE REGENCY MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement by Handley & More, London, No 2926, the dial detailed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, Circa 1820The case with well-figured veneers, surmounted by a brass finial, on a stepped spreading base, above a moulded break-arch cornice and glazed convex dial door below, flanked by stop-fluted canted angles, above the trunk inset with a panel door, flanked by stop-fluted canted angles, above the base with a panel outline, on stepped foot and wavy apron, the 12in circular re-painted white dial, detailed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, with pierced blued steel hands and strike/silent lever at XII o’clock, the twin train five-pillar movement with arched plates, stamped to the front plate HANDLEY & MORE 2926, with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell217cm high, excluding brass sphere finial; 230cm high overallCONDITION REPORTWith two brass cased weights and a steel rod and large brass bob pendulum. The clock is in very good condition. The case has been re-waxed recently and has very attractive veneers. The dial has been repainted. The dial has a ‘bruise’ in the metal opposite the VIII numeral, but hardly visible. The movement is clean but a little dusty and might benefit from a service.
A MAHOGANY THREE-TRAIN QUARTER CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCKThe case late 18th Century, the movement/dial later and adapted, associatedThe case with a glazed hood, fluted and stopped canted angles, above the trunk with an inset panel door, above a plain base on a stepped plinth; the 12in square brass dial with pierced spandrels and silvered chapter ring, enclosing an engraved silvered centre, with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, with arced signature strip detailed Thomas Pace, London, the five-pillar movement with rack strike for the hour on a bell and the quarters on a set of eight further bells, with anchor escapement 200cm highCONDITION REPORTThree brass-cased weights and a steel rod brass bob pendulum with a crank key.The case has three later wooden fillets on the hood which enabled some support for some finials, now lost. The panel door is warped. Otherwise in original condition, the wood a little dry and would benefit from a polish.The movement is a 19th century creation. It is well made but very dirty. Once serviced it is capable of functioning. The dial plate has been re-used, there is evidence of previous dial feet. The signature arc is most likely associated to the piece. The engraving to the centre is Victorian in styling.
A GOOD WILLIAM III WALNUT AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 10IN. DIAL AND BOLT AND SHUTTER MAINTAINING POWERBy Richard Rooker, London, circa 1695The case with formerly rising hood, moulded cornice above a blind fret and three-quarter turned columns flanking the glazed panel, with quarter columns at the back (wrought-iron spoon mechanism present), above the trunk with inset panel door, centred by a glazed roundel and inlaid with three foliate marquetry panels, above a moulded edge and base also with a foliate marquetry panel, on a later plinth, the 10in square brass dial signed to the plate Rooker, London, with pierced winged cherub and foliate spandrels, enclosing the silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with seconds ring above two apertures, to the left ’to strike’ and to the right ‘winde up’, above harboured winding holes and calendar aperture, the silvered chapter ring inscribed Richard Rooker, the six-pillar movement with bolt and shutter maintaining power, internal countwheel strike on a bell and anchor escapement209cm highRichard Rooker born 1671 and apprenticed to John Clowes in 1685. He gained his Freedom in 1694. Some authorities list him in error as 'Booker'. CONDITION REPORTWith two period brass-cased weights. With steel rod brass bob pendulum.The clock is in good original condition, bar the hood now pulling forward rather than rising. The runners are still extant at the back of the hood, so it could be re-instated. The case has had some sympathetic restoration, mainly with repair to the base panel and the inclusion of the plinth. Some veneers possibly repaired and replaced. The panel door has old cracks to the upper and lower section, where the cleats have moved over time. The lower cleat may be a replacement? The gilding to the top and base of the pillars has been refreshed. Original seat board. A high quality movement with a number of unusual and rare features.
A GEORGE III OAK 30-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 10IN DIALBy John May, Southampton, circa 1780The case with a moulded pediment above glazed door and three-quarter columns flanking, the trunk inset with a panel door, on a plain base and plinth, the 10in square brass dial with foliate spandrels enclosing the silvered chapter ring with matted centre, signature plate and calendar sector aperture, the movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on a bell194cm highCONDITION REPORTIn unrestored condition. A moulding piece is loose from the lefthand side just below the hood. The movement is dirty, with no pendulum or weights. The countwheel is loose and the small pinion wheel it engages with is missing.
A SMALL WALNUT AND MARQUETRY QUARTER-CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCKBy Charles Frodsham, London, Circa 1950The case with a caddy top, moulded cornice and pierced fret, with a three-quarter column to each side of the glazed door and quarter columns to the back edge, above a slender trunk inset with a panel door, inlaid with three marquetry panels of foliage, above the base with stepped plinth, the 7in square gilt brass dial, with cherub spandrels, within a ‘wheatsheaf’ engraved border, enclosing silvered chapter ring, blued steel hands and a matted centre, signed on the dial plate Chas. Frodsham, Londini Fecit, the twin train chain fusée movement striking and chiming the quarters on eight graduated bells, with anchor escapement167cm highSALEROOM NOTICEPlease note this clock is circa 1950.CONDITION REPORTWith pendulum. The clock is in good condition, although the movement will require a full service as it’s very dirty and not running. The case would benefit from a wax. The glass panel is loose and temporarily removed for safety.30.11. There are two brass corner mounts missing from the back of the hood part of the quarter mouldings - top right and bottom left.
A MAHOGANY MINIATURE LONGCASE OR ‘GRANDMOTHER’ CLOCKIn the George III style, 20th CenturyThe case with a break-arch hood, with arched glazed door, flanked by stop-fluted columns, above the trunk with arched panel door and flanked to each side by stop-fluted quarter-columns, on panelled base and stepped wavy plinth, the 6 1/2in arched brass dial inscribed Jas Gordon, Beith on a roundel in the arch, above mask and foliate cast spandrels, enclosing the silvered chapter ring with matted centre and pierced brass hands, the twin train four-pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell158cm highCONDITION REPORTThere are no weights, pendulum or key.Overall the case is in good condition. The good quality movement appears to have been well maintained and is clean but may require a service and clean.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCKBy Henry Fish, Royal Exchange, London, Circa 1765The case with finely-figured veneers and mouldings, the hood with a break arch and upper platform moulding, three brass sphere finials, above arched glazed panel door, flanked by stop-fluted canted corners, above the trunk also with stop-fluted canted angles, with a broken arched panel door, the base with a panelled moulding above a stepped wavy frieze, the 12in arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary, above pierced foliate scroll spandrels, enclosing a silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture above the VI with signature panel and pierced blued steel hands, the twin train five-pillar movement with rack strike on a bell232cm highHenry Fish (d. 1774) is recorded working at the Royal Exchange from 1736.CONDITION REPORTWith two brass cased weights and its steel rod brass bob pendulum. The clock is in very good condition; the case appears to have been recently cleaned. The movement will require a service and is capable of functioning.
A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCKBy John Peatling, Boston, Circa 1790The case with a broken arch and Greek key ornament above the arched glazed door, flanked to each side by a three-quarter turned upright, above the trunk inset with an arched panel door, inlaid with a half star, on plain base and plinth, the 12in arched brass dial, signed on a disc to the arch, above foliate cast spandrels enclosing a silvered chapter ring and engraved silvered centre, with seconds subsidiary, the twin train four-pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell205cm highCONDITION REPORTTh clock is in good condition and appears capable of functioning. There is a pendulum and two weights. The movement is clean and appears recently serviced, albeit with some dust on it now. A charming piece.
A MAHOGANY CASED QUARTER STRIKING LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement signed John Grant, Fleet Street, London, the case associatedThe case with a moulded pediment above glazed dial door and sides, the trunk inset with a rectangular panel door, above panelled base and stepped wavy plinth, the 10in square brass dial with foliate spandrels, enclosing a silvered chapter ring, with Roman chapters and Arabic five-minute markers, the matted centre with signature arc, seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, the twin train movement with arched plates, striking the hours on a bell and the quarters on two bells205cm highCONDITION REPORTWith two brass cased weights and brass rod brass bob pendulum. The case has been repolished. There is a slight warp to the panel door. The movement requires a service. The bell nut has been lost.
A BRASS-MOUNTED MAHOGANY REGULATOR CLOCKThe movement by Alexander Cumming, London, Circa 1805, the case a Victorian replacementThe case with an arched hood, above glazed hinged door, flanked to each side with a canted angle, the trunk flanked by a canted angle to each side and inset with an arched panel door, above a panelled brass-mounted base and plinth with block feet, the 9 3/4in arched signed silvered dial, with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, with pierced blued steel hands, the twin train movement with deadbeat escapement and rack strike on a bell, with wood rod pendulum and a pair of copper cased weights197cm highCONDITION REPORTIn unrestored condition. The movement requires a full service. The strike/silent mechanism has been removed and the slot in the dial filled. The case is a Victorian replacement.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND LINE-INLAID LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement by Charles Blakeway, AlbrightonThe case with an arched hood and glazed panel door, the trunk inset with a rectangular door, the base with a wavy apron, the 13in arched white-painted dial, with moon phase indicator, above foliage painted spandrels, Roman chapters and Arabic five-minute markers, with seconds subsidiary and calendar sector aperture, the twin train movement with rack strike on a bell, movement possibly associated204cm high CONDITION REPORTTwo lead weights (replaced), wood rod pendulum with brass bob and a winding crank key.The case is in good restored condition. The glazed panel dial door is possibly replaced. The movement is likely associated and appears in good condition, and should function with a service.
A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD STICK BAROMETERRetailed by West, London, circa 1880With arched case, glazed dial and ivory chamfered scales and micrometer, above a plain trunk inset with an ivory scale thermometer, above circular reservoir and domed cover92cm highIMPORTANT INFORMATION This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section 10). Reference No. Y96U73BT.Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisable for potential buyers to familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations before placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lot into another country. CONDITION REPORTIn good condition.
A GEORGE III PARCEL-GILT CHINOISERIE DECORATED MARINE-BLUE LACQUER LONGCASE CLOCKThe movement by Joseph Clarke, LondonThe case with a pagoda pediment and two giltwood finials, above arched glazed door flanked by three-quarter turned columns and a glazed panel to each side, the trunk inset with an arched panel door decorated to the centre with a coloured print of figures in an Arcadian landscape and decorated with Chinoiserie scenes of figures and pavilions, on a similarly decorated base and stepped plinth; the 12in arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary in the arch, flanked by dolphin mounts, above foliate cast spandrels enclosing the silvered chapter ring and matted centre with seconds subsidiary, signature panel and calendar aperture, the twin train five-pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell232cm high CONDITION REPORTWith two brass cased weights and brass pendulum. Overall in good condition. The case has been restored at some point in the past. The base and plinth are reconstructed and redecorated. It has been done well. The case decoration has been refreshed in places. The movement is in good order and seems to have been cleaned recently so should be capable of functioning, albeit a service may be required?
A small group of John Walsh Walsh mostly straw opalescent uranium glass rustic thorn posy vases, late 19th century, of trunk form on root style feet, height of tallest 15.3cm, together with a small group of other opalescent and uranium glass and similar posy vases, including some of shaded cranberry tint with applied pulled rigaree uranium detail (minor faults). Provenance: from the collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.
Dated 18th century Scandinavian (probably Norwegian) painted dome-topped trunk, the hinged cover with five wavy-edged bands of red-painted strapwork, the underside painted with foliate scrollwork, enclosing a candle box and drawer, the body with five confirming bands to front flanking two painted shields inscribed 'LOD' and '1766', the sides with carry handles, 123cm x 67cm x 71.5cm high
HO Gauge model railways, Noch of Germany diorama accessories to include trees 21641 Double Trunk Birch, 21781 Lime Tree, 25895 Horse Chestnut Tree, 21765 Tree with Treehouse, 21640 Birch, 21600 Pear Tree, 21770 Weeping Willow, and 21550 Fruit Tree, 60812 Rock Structuring Set x2, 60814 Water Structuring Set x2, 0716 Foliage x2, 07126 Wild Grass Foliage x2, 07166 Leaf Foliage x2, 07314, 07164, 07088, 09228, 09202, 08340, 09203, 08340, 60890 x2 etc. each item in original packing. (~32)
A Bow porcelain figure emblematic of winter, c.1765-70, red anchor and dagger marks to verso, the hooded figure seated on a tree trunk and warming his hands over a brazier, on a high scroll base with four feet highlighted in gilt, 16cm high Condition Report: The hood and back of the figure has a number of small firing cracks, the branches either side of the figure were lost some time ago, the leaves surrounding have large losses. There is heavy pitting to large areas of the porcelain clearly visible to the base and back of the figure. UV light reveals a possible minor restoration to the hood but this could also be surface dirt. Colours are nonetheless bright and the figure still presents well at first glance.
A George III mahogany musical longcase clock, late 18th century and later, the hood with three urn finials above arched moulded cornice, with fluted Corinthian columns, the trunk with stop-fluted quarter columns with cast capitals flanking the door with fan paterae, on a marquetry plinth base, the arched brass dial with later silvered chapter ring and subsidiary dial, the three train movement striking on a carillon of eight graduating bells and striking the hours on one bell, with pendulum and three weights, 232cm highPlease note that Roseberys do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece.
Robert Austin of Challock (Kent), An 8-day, longcase clock No.140, the four pillar movement chiming on a single bell, the brass broken arch dial with applied silvered Roman chapter ring secondary dial and date aperture, the case with long trunk door. 30 cm dial width x 48 cm wide x 202 cm overall height x 24 cm deep.Robert Austen/Austin is recorded from 1730-1793, He produced a number of clocks and some are(as is this example) numbered, see page 29 of Watch and Clockmakers of the World, Complete 21st Century Edition, Loomes, Brian. The clock, I am reliably informed was working until very recently when it was no longer wound due to its owner's infirmity. It has its pendulum and corresponding pair of weights, and the movement is clean but not over-cleaned.The winding key fits both trains, the trunk door has a working key but the hood door does not, it is in the unlocked position and happily stays closed even though unlocked.
Jan van Leeuwen, tätig im 17. Jahrhundert in den Niederlanden, zug.BAUERNFESTÖl auf Holz.59,5 x 84 cm.Auf dem Baumstamm Restsignatur „Ja van Leeuw...“.Gerahmt.Auf einem Dorfplatz nahe einer Kirche herrscht Festtagsstimmung. Während links Männer an Tischen sitzen, Karten spielen und sich lautstark dem Trinken hingeben, umarmen und küssen sich in der Mitte zwei Paare ohne große Zurückhaltung. Rechts schließlich lesen zwei Wahrsagerinnen aus der Handfläche eines verdutzt dreinblickenden Mannes, der gebannt ihrem Bericht lauscht. Hier und da wurden Stände aufgebaut, geschützt von weißen Tüchern, an denen sich die Menge drängt, um sich zu stärken oder zu amüsieren. Bei dieser ungezwungenen Kirmes mischen sich Reiche und Arme. Man begegnet eleganten bürgerlichen Paaren ebenso wie zerlumpten Bauern. Die gesamte Gesellschaft versammelt sich hier an diesem sonnigen Tag, gebadet in goldenem Licht. Mit einem lebhaften und präzisen Pinselstrich gemalt, dessen Spuren man auf den Gesichtern und Kostümen genau verfolgen kann, ist dieses Gemälde von jener Fröhlichkeit und Leichtigkeit geprägt, die perfekt zum Thema passt. Die reiche Palette aus kräftigen und zarten Farben, in der Gelbtöne dominieren, verleiht der Komposition Helligkeit und Wärme. Die Vielfalt der Figuren und die Liebe zum Detail in den Kostümen sind charakteristisch für die Gemälde Van Leeuwens, dessen sorgfältiger Stil seine Einzigartigkeit ausmacht. Das Auge wandert gern von einer Gruppe zur anderen, um diese frischen, anekdotenreichen Szenen zu entdecken. Ein vergleichbares Werk des Künstlers, signiert und datiert auf das Jahr 1637, wurde 2009 bei Christie‘s in Amsterdam versteigert (siehe Auktion, Christie‘s, Amsterdam, 6. Mai 2009, Los 8). Ein weiteres Werk Van Leeuwens wurde bei Christie‘s in London angeboten (siehe Auktion, Christie's, London, 22. April 1994, Los 108).Die Darstellung von Volksfesten ist ein sehr geschätztes Genre in der flämischen und holländischen Malerei. Diese Dorffeste werden üblicherweise mit einer Vielzahl fröhlicher Figuren und detailreichen Anekdoten dargestellt, die uns wertvolle Einblicke in die Bräuche und Gepflogenheiten jener Zeit geben. Da das Fest dem Schutzpatron der Gemeinschaft gewidmet war und an ihm alle teilnahmen, besteht die Menge vorwiegend aus hart arbeitenden Bauern, die hierherkommen, um sich zu vergnügen, aber es sind auch einige wohlhabendere Bürger in kostspieliger Kleidung zu sehen. Obwohl es damals ebenso viele Feiertage und freie Tage wie heute gab – sonntags wurde nicht gearbeitet, und es gab auch dreißig bis vierzig zusätzliche Feiertage – waren die Freizeitaktivitäten überwiegend religiösen Pflichten gewidmet. Die besondere Bedeutung dieser Feste im Alltag erklärt die Beliebtheit dieses Genres ab der Mitte des 17. Jahrhunderts. Als ein verdienter kleiner Meister gehört Van Leeuwen zu diesem Goldenen Zeitalter der holländischen Malerei, das von zahlreichen Werken zeugt, die eine der reichsten und fortschrittlichsten Gesellschaften Europas abbilden. Sein Stil ist von besonderer Lebendigkeit und Sorgfalt geprägt, die ihn von seinen Zeitgenossen abhebt. (1421265) (13) (†)Jan van Leeuwen,active in 17th century in The Netherlands, attributedFARM FESTIVAL Oil on panel.59.5 x 84 cm.Remains of a signature “Ja van Leeuw...” on the tree trunk.The variety of characters and his passion for detail in the costumes are characteristic of van Leeuwen’s paintings, whose meticulous style makes him unique. He captures the viewer’s attention from one group to another to discover these fresh scenes rich in anecdotes. A comparable work by the artist, signed and dated 1637 was sold at auction at Christie’s in Amsterdam in 2009 (see auction, Christie’s, Amsterdam, 6 May 2009, lot 8). Another work by van Leeuwen was offered at Christie’s in London (see auction, Christie’s, London, 22 April 1994, lot 108). These festivals had special significance in everyday life and explain the popularity of this genre from the mid-17th century onwards. Van Leeuwen is a deserving minor master and belongs to this Golden Age of Dutch painting, which testifies to numerous works depicting one of the richest and most advanced societies in Europe. His style is particularly lively and meticulous which sets him apart from his contemporaries.

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