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A pair of Royal Worcester candle sticks in the form of Grecian ladies, 1 a/f (chip to handle of urn). ****Condition report**** Height 25cm

A pair of moulded art glass urn vases

George II walnut longcase clock by William Winrow, London, circa 1730, the hood having a stepped caddy top with two urn finials, over an arched 12'' brass dial with matted centre, silvered chapter ring and subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, all within brass capped pilasters, the eight day five pillar movement striking on a bell, the trunk, with well figured veneers, centred with a floral vase inlay in boxwood, harewood and ebony, over a crossbanded box base with later bracket plinth, height 253cmPlease note the special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches

Pair of George III giltwood girandoles, circa 1780, in the Adam style, surmounted with anthemion and a classical urn, the original tear shaped plates bordered with open acanthus scrolls supporting twin branches and brass leaf form sconces, 81cm x 37cmProvenance: Ossowski, Fine 18th Century Gilt Mirrors. Purchased 1997 at a cost of £11,000

Pair of Edwardian silver dwarf candlesticks by Hawksworth Eyre & Co., Sheffield 1909, urn shaped sconce with removable nozzle, on a flared square base (loaded), height 11.5cm

Silver plated lidded urn in the Adam Revival style, domed top with finial over a U-shaped body with laurel leaf ring handles, and garlands, rams mask and bellflower trailed supports with hoof feet, height 72cm, 38cm diameter

French scagliola and ormolu mantel clock, circa 1890, by AD. Mougin, the clock surmounted with an urn finial and a ribbon garland over a white enamelled dial with painted floral garlands, the movement signed and striking on a bell, the case flanked with ormolu brackets over a bow fronted ormolu mounted base, with knurled feet, height 31cm

Pair of cast brass twin branch wall lights, in the Adam Revival style, each surmounted with a flaming urn, height 37cm, width 29cm

AN EDWARDIAN SATINWOOD OCCASIONAL TABLE, the rectangular top with canted corners and crossbanded decoration painted with chain of rosebuds, the friezes and square section tapering legs similarly decorated and with shaped stretchers centred by an urn, 54 x 36cm

L. Clayton (20th century) A still life of abundant mixed flowers in an urn, oil on canvas, signed, 36" x 24".

A collection of various copper wares including food warmer, kettle, coffee urn, lidded dish etc.

Interior design - a gilt wall hanging mirror 66 x 91cms; a framed Richard Henson art prints a Roman Urn; another Egyptian Urn 66 x 51cms etc. (4)

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

Y A French Louis XIV gilt brass mounted Boulle bracket clockEtienne Le Noir, Paris, early 18th centuryThe rectangular five baluster pillar movement pinned at the rear, with large spring barrels and verge escapement regulated by half seconds disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the backplate with large diameter external countwheel for sounding the hour and once at the half hour on a bell mounted within the superstructure of the case over engraved signature Estienne Le Noir A Paris to the lower margin, the 8.5 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with centre incorporating scroll cast decoration and an portrait bust of Louis XVI over a crown within chapter ring with enamel Roman hour numerals and rococo scroll cast borders and every minute numbered to outer track, with sculpted blued steel hands, the engraved cut brass and brown stained shell marquetry veneered case with cast winged putto surmount and gilt flambeau urn finials applied to the ogee shaped upstand veneered with figural scrollwork and with acanthus corner mounts over contra-parti frieze emerging from the sides of the gilt architectural moulded break-arch cornice, the front with heavy cast break-arch glazed hinged bezel enclosing scroll cast apron mount centred with a spread-eagle over enamel nameplate Estienne, Le Noir, AParis within floral trail and panel inlaid surround, the canted front angles applied with fine scroll-cast mounts incorporating musical trophies and the angled sides with brass bordered rectangular windows and further conforming mounts to rear over swollen marquetry decorated lower sections, the base with generous gilt brass scrolls flanking shaped apron centred with a female mask, on leaf cast bun feet, 81cm (32ins) high. Two generations of clockmaker with the name Etienne LeNoir were working at the time the current lot was made. Etienne LeNoir I was born in 1675 and died in 1739, whilst his son was born in 1699 and became a Master in 1717. Etienne LeNoir II was subsequently joined in partnership by his son Pierre-Etienne (born in 1724) after he became a Master in 1743 which lasted until around 1778 when Etienne II died.Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition having been recently serviced. The escapement appears to be a very well executed restoration as evidence in the form of a filled-in slot to the centre of the top of the backplate would suggest that it had been previously converted to anchor/recoil at some point in the past. The dial has hairline cracks to the XI and III cartouche numerals as well as the signature plaque (all visible only on closer examination), otherwise faults to the numerals are limited to a few very light blemishes. The case is generally in good condition for a Boulle case of this type with some slight lifting and some historic localised replacements to the brass in places. The mounts are all present and in good condition. Clock has pendulum, case key and a winding key.Dimensions at the base 43cm (17ins) wide; 15cm (6ins) deep at the feet (18cm, 7ins deep including from mount). Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III mahogany eight-day longcase clockJohn Tombs, London, circa 1770The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands and twin bird and urns cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a silvered boss signed John Tombs, LONDON over S/N strike/silent selection switch flanked by conforming mounts, in a mahogany pagoda-top case incorporating later applied parcel-gilt gesso elements with shaped scroll pierced fret to the husk and urn decorated superstructure and break-arch cavetto cornice over brass stop fluted columns flanking the glazed dial aperture, the sides with break-arch windows and quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with acanthus decorated throat and flame figured break-arch over plinth base with fluted top moulding and fronted with conforming raised panel over moulded double skirt incorporating scroll decorated squat bracket feet, 245cm (96.5ins) high. John Tombs is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1761.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no evidence of alterration. Dial is in fine clean condition with original hands and fine quality matting. The seatboard appears original and the cheek uprights are free of packing so movement and dial are most likely original to the case.The case is in good overall condition with faults primary limited to relatively small bumps, scuffs bruising and minor shrinkage. The gesso decoration is present with faults limited to some elements detached from a finial with possibly one or two very small pieces missing. The structure is sound with no problematic worm damage etc.; the hood door glass is cracked.Clock has brass cased weights, pendulum and case key but no winder.Condition Report Disclaimer

An impressive George III brass mounted musical quarter-chiming automaton table clock made for the Spanish marketRobert Higgs and James Evans, London, circa 1775The substantial six pillar triple fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by short lenticular bob pendulum and playing/chiming a choice of four tunes via 3 inch diameter pinned cylinder on a graduated nest of twelve bells with twelve hammers comprising notations for the quarters and full tune at the hour before counting the hour on a further larger bell, the backplate engraved with geometric border and symmetric foliate scrolls around a central reserve inscribed Higgs y, DIEGO EVANS, Bolsa Real, Londres over further reserve decorated with a musical trophy, with external fly for the music train and holdfast for the pendulum, the 8.5 inch arched brass dial applied with circular white painted disc signed Higgs y, DIEGO EVANS, BOLSA REAL, LONDRES to centre within Roman hour chapters and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass hands and leafy scroll cast spandrels to angles with the upper pair interrupted by white painted subsidiary calendar and MINUETTA, ARIA, DANCA and SONATA selection dials flanking MUSICA/SILENCIO switch, the arch with painted automata incorporating two sets of pleasure craft, rowing boats and a swan parading during the operation of the music train at the hour and quarters before a recessed scene finely painted with a harbour mouth guarded by a castle and a fortress, the case with flambeau urn finial set on a pedestal flanked by foliate scroll pierced fretwork mounts over raised brass-fillet moulded inverted bell-top superstructure adorned with lambrequin above festoon husk mounts, with repeating lozenge cast sound fret to the upstand beneath flanked by conforming urn finials set on cavetto double top mouldings, the front with brass fillet inset glazed dial aperture to the door incorporating foliate scroll cast brass quadrant frets to upper angles, flanked by canted angles applied with gilt female terms over floral trails, the sides with hinged carrying handles over cherub mask centred sunburst and scroll cast brass arched sound frets, the rear matching the front, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base applied with further festoon mounts over repeating leafy apron mounts to front and sides and with foliate scroll cast feet, 68.5cm (27ins) high excluding top finial and plinth; 85cm (33.5ins) high overall; with a modern gilt brass mounted mahogany wall bracket, applied with Empire style mounts to the platform edge and the twin down-curved supports, 27cm (10.75ins) high, (2). Robert Higgs is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1743 and gaining his Freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1750. He worked from Sweetings Alley and took his brother Peter into partnership in 1770. James Evans is also recorded by Baillie as working from Sweetings Alley from 1773. In 1775 Evans entered into partnership with Robert and Peter Higgs; the firm subsequently moved to Exchange Alley and continued in business until around 1825. The partnership of Higgs and James Evans specialised in producing clocks for the export market - particularly to Spain hence a significant proportion of surviving examples (including the current lot) being annotated and signed in Spanish. The current lot retains rare traces of an original paper trade label applied to the rear of the movement seatboard inscribed ...DIEGO EVANS, ...XERO, ...SWEETINGS ALLEY..., de LONDRES. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition and is fully-operational with all four tunes of the music playing well. There is no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The hands are currently 30 minutes out of sync with the chiming/hour striking train however this is very heasily rectified. The dial is also generally in fine condition with the centre retaining its original painted decoration with relatively light wear to the winding holes, some slight concentric smudging (will probably clean-off) and a few arear of sensitive restoration (most notably under the right hand winding hole). The hands are undamaged however the minute hand is not gilded (hence is now dull in appearance) hence could be a well-executed replacement. The right hand subsidiary has touched-in chipping to the centre otherwise both are in good original condition. The dial plate has some stress marks around the lower dial feet (just visible behind the lower spandrels on close examination); the spandrel mount below the right hand subsidiary had a soldered repair. The painted scene has some retouching/restoration to the sky otherwise is also in fine original condition. The automaton is complete and in working order, the various elements are generally in fine condition and very nicely detailed. The case is generally in very good original condition. The concave section of the the 'bell-top' superstructure has a horizontal join half way up suggesting at one time this part of the structure was reduced in height and has subsequently restored to its original profile This is the only significant/noteworthy fault. Lesser faults include a loss to the front edge of the slim pad to the top finial plinth (just beneath the top finial), wear/light surface scratching around both the front and rear door keyholes, and a small veneer chip to the lower edge of the left hand side fret. Otherwise case has minor shrinkage, light bumps, scuffs commensurate with an easy life and is generally of fine colour. All mounts are present and appear undamaged.The modern wall bracket is in sound condition with only light bumps and scuffs in places.Generally a fine impressive clock which has survived in very good original condition only requiring fairly minor mostly cosmetic attention to bring it up to 'retail' condition.Clock has pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George I walnut eight-day longcase clockThomas Martin, London, circa 1720The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary second dial, calendar aperture and shaped silvered nameplate signed Tho:s Martin, Cloake Lane, LONDON to the finely matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and with applied twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with moulded cornice over break-arch hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to angles the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with cavetto cornice over break-arch door edged with crossgrain mouldings over crossbanded plinth base with ogee top mouldings and moulded skirt, 217cm (85.5cm) high. Provenance: Private Collection, Berkshire, previously sold in these rooms, 12th September 1984, (lot 225) for £1,500. Thomas Martin is recorded in Loomes Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born around 1678, he was apprenticed to Jeremiah Martin in from 1692 until 1699 but appeared not to have gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company. In 1723 his shop on Fleet Street (presumably his Cloake Lane premises) was robbed of a number of watches; the culprits were duly apprehended and sentenced to transportation.Condition Report: Case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useChips and losses to some veneers and elements of moulding, also some old repairs and restorations. Some later elements of timber to the interior of the trunk and to elements of the case behind the hood. also some later timber to the cheeks. A cork has been applied to the rear to hold the clock in position. There are old splits and cracks The plinth base appears to have been cut down and shortened previously,Dirt and discolouration to gilt metal areas, Dirt and surface deposits to the glassThe clock movement is untested and Dreweatts cannot make any guarantees it is in working order or give any comments as to accuracy of time keeping. We recommend getting the clock appraised and cleaned/overhauled by a professional restorer prior to use. There are three winding keys, weights, and a pendulum - the three keys are all associated - they all fit the winding squares, one of traditional form (but a later make) the others are 20th century. The escutcheon to the trunk door is missing Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

A William III walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock of one month durationThomas Stubbs, London, circa 1695The six finned pillar bell striking movement with five wheel trains, high position external countwheel and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, conforming calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the rosette decorated matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Tho: Stubbs, Londini Fecit to lower edge, with fine pierced and sculpted steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles within a fine herringbone engraved border, in a case with ebonised ogee moulded cornice and floral trail engraved frieze over fixed glazed dial aperture incorporating conforming marquetry to surround and flanked by Solomonic three-quarter columns to the front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with stylised dolphin and floral trail decorated convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door inlaid with an architectural urn within bird inhabited flowering foliage into an ebonised ground and centred with an oval lenticle, the sides now veneered with twin line-bordered panels over base with stepped ogee top moulding and later floral marquetry to fascia, on moulded skirt, (case with historic repairs/restoration), 220cm (86.5ins) high. Thomas Stubbs is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed to John Lyon of Warrington and was made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1685. He did not sign the 1697 oath of allegiance and Loomes notes that there appears to be no record of him after 1698.Condition Report: Movement has survived in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapewheel and pallets. The mechanism will run and strike however the line for the strike train is currently snapped and the mechanism is in dirty/neglected condition hence a sensitive clean/service will be required before the clock could be put to use. The seatboard is probably original however it rests on blocks approximately 1 inch thick applied to the tops of the cheeks hence we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case although both are very well suited and are a very good match in both age, quality and proportions. The movement is also secured in position via an iron steady post mounted on the backboard and pinned through the backplate. This detail has significant age but may not be original.The dial has lost its silvering and is a generally somewhat dirty/discoloured but otherwise appears to be in sound original condition retaining original hands and spandrels.The case can be best overall described as being sound but in unrestored 'country house' condition with 19th century restoration/improvement and overall minor shrinkage bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with its age and a period of neglect. The top board to the hood is an older replacement with some historic worm damage, the hood was rising and now slides forward - the front has never been cut for a door and the carcass is very sound with relatively minimal movement. Externally the veneers to the sides are 19th century replacements (burr figured) and there are some losses to the chin mouldings most notably to the rear of the left hand side. The trunk has also had the sides and the frame surrounding the door have also been re-veneered in burr figured timber (possibly elm or maple?) most likely during the 19th century but otherwise are in good condition. The trunk door retains original marquetry veneers with some minor lifting towards the upper and lower margins (where the bracing clamps are joined to the main board of the door). Internally the trunk door hinges are 19th century replacements but the lock appears original. The backboard continues into the base but stops probably around 4-5ins short of where the original level of lower edge of the external 'box' of the base would have been. The sides continue down to the same level - it is possible that this is the original length of each (being a 12 inch dial case) or they have lost up to 4-5 inches off their height at the bottom. The exterior 'box' of the base is entirely 19th century (including the top mouldings which abut the lower edge of the door) and have been veneered in the same burr veneers as the sides of the trunk and hood. The front incorporates marquetry which despite a heavy vertical crack down the centre appears essentially complete. The skirting is also a 19th century addition. The clock has a pair of heavily modified brass-cased weights, a pendulum and case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine George III ormolu mounted ebonised quarter-chiming table clock with pull-trip repeat Ellicott, London, circa 1765 The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement chiming the quarters on a graduated nest of six bells and sounding the hours on a further larger bell, the backplate engraved with scrolling foliage around a central rococo cartouche containing a pedestal surmounted with a Classical urn, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Ellicott, London to lower edge, with pierced steel hands and rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch centred with a subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, the bell-top case with brass flambeau finial set on a raised plinth flanked by scroll-pierced brass fret ornaments over rococo scroll cast mounts to each side of the superstructure bordered with brass fillet mouldings to lower edge and flanked by further flambeau finials, over double cavetto top mouldings and rectangular front door inset with brass half-round brass fillet mouldings to the break-arch glazed aperture and upper quadrant panels flanked by female term and scroll decorated canted angles, the sides with heavy hinged brass carrying handles over concave-topped brass bordered rectangular glazed apertures, the rear matching the front on brass bound cavetto moulded skirt base with substantial foliate scroll cast bracket feet, 56cm (22ins) high excluding top finial; 65cm (25.5ins) high overall. John Ellicott F.R.S. is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1706 to John Ellicott senior, a Cornish clockmaker who had gained his Freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1696 and died 1733. John junior worked from Swithin's Alley, Royal Exchange, London and was elected member of the Royal Society in 1738. He published works on horology in 1739 and 1753 and is particularly noted for the development of the cylinder escapement and a form of compensated pendulum; he also maintained a private observatory at his home in Hackney. John Ellicott was later appointed as Clockmaker to George III, and took his son, Edward into partnership in 1760 which lasted until his death in 1772. The current lot is a 'textbook' example from a series of quarter chiming and grande-sonnerie table clocks made by the Ellicott workshop during the third quarter of the 18th century. A very closely related example signed for John Ellicott was sold at Bonhams, London sale of Fine Clocks, Wednesday 20th June 2012 (lot 121) realising £20,000 whilst another, this time with fired enamel dial inserts, is currently being offered by Dorset Clocks for £32,500.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition; the escapement is a 19th century conversion to anchor which has been done with fairly minimal intervention to the plates hence reconversion back to verge with short pendulum should be fairly straightforward (if desired). The mechanism otherwise is free of any visible alteration with repairs limited to minor rebushing. The dial is in fine original condition although the slivering is now a little worn/discoloured and is generally a little dirty with some localised tarnishing to the brass; the hands appear original and are undamaged. The case is generally in fine original condition with notable faults limited to the top finial being detached (the socket into which it screws is worn) and the front right foot being detached due both the case fixing tabs positioned to the rear of the casting having broken-off (they are both present and screwed to the case). The front left hand style of the case (onto which the female caryatid mount is attached) is a little loose in its joints. The case otherwise is in fine condition with hardly any blemishes or wear hence would have appeared to have had an easy life!Clock is complete with pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III eight-day longcase clock movement and dialBenjamin Gray and Justin Vulliamy, London, circa 1770The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement incorporating delicate inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by a wood-rod seconds pendulum with large brass-faced lenticular bob, the 12 inch square brass dial with large diameter subsidiary seconds ring over applied shaped nameplate engraved Benj'n: Gray, Just: Vulliamy, London and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and twin bird and urn cast brass spandrels to angles (no weights). Very little is known about Benjamin Gray however in 1738 he was working from 'Ye Sun Dyall in Thatched House Court', St. James' Street West with these premises, along with others, previously being Lord Shelburn's house, which was demolished. In 1742 he became watchmaker to King George II. Justin Vulliamy was born in Pay de Vaud, the watchmaking heartland of Switzerland, in 1712. He initially trained and moved to Paris to make watches there, but when George Graham invented the cylinder escapement he came to London (in around 1730), to familiarise himself with it. It was around this that time he met Benjamin Gray with whom he subsequently formed a partnership. In 1746 Vulliamy married Benjamin's daughter, Mary and they subsequently had four children, Jane, Benjamin, Lewis and Mary. Justin Vulliamy was proud of his roots, and took the lead in permanently establishing the Swiss Church in London in 1762. Whilst Vulliamy was in partnership with Gray their work was signed with both names. After the death of Gray in 1764 Vulliamy signed with either his full name or the shortened version 'Just. Vulliamy'. In around 1780 Justin's son, Benjamin, joined his father in partnership and the workshop subsequently adopted the practice of signing their work with the family surname 'Vulliamy' alone. Justin Vulliamy died in 1797 leaving the business in the hands of his son, Benjamin, who in turn passed it on to his son, Benjamin Lewis, who worked from 52 Pall Mall, served as Warden of the Clockmakers' Company 1821-5 and was appointed Master five times. All three generations of the Vulliamy clockmaking family benefitted from Royal patronage. Condition Report: The movement is complete and appears all-original with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is in working condition but is a little dusty from storage so a gentle service is advised. The crutch appears original but is bent. The dial has lost its silvering to the chapter ring, seconds dial and signature plate otherwise retains old (perhaps original) finishes in good condition albeit now somewhat a little muted/mellow in color. The hands and spandrels appear original and undamaged; the hands have been black painted. There is s mall slot to the edge of the plate at 9 o'clock suggesting that a strike/silent selection lever was once fitted but is no longer present.The movement retains securing bolts to the lower pillars, has a wood rod pendulum, lines but no seatboard, pulleys or weights.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Y An Edwardian inlaid rosewood miniature longcase clockUnsigned, circa 1900The circular countwheel gong striking spring-driven movement with visible Brocot escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with AD MOUGIN, DEUX MEDAILLES star roundel over serial number 6301, 4 11, the 4.5 inch circular dial incorporating recessed brass centre, cream chapter ring annotated with vertical Arabic hour numerals and brass moon hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed cast brass bezel, the case with shallow-arch pediment fronted with fan inlay to the tympanum over ogee cornice and conforming fan quadrants around the dial, the sides with arched brass grille sound frets over cavetto moulded throat, the trunk with recessed panel centred with marquetry decoration of urn containing bulrushes, the rear with two rectangular doors, the plinth base with canted top moulding and inlaid oval fan motif within stylised line borders to front over a cavetto moulded skirt incorporating bracket feet with shaped apron between, 70cm (27.5ins) high. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands.Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all-original. Although the going train will run the strike train mainsprings 'slips' during winding hence will require a new spring; otherwise the movement generally is in dirty/neglected condition hence a clean and overhaul will be required. The dial is dirty/discoloured but undamaged.The case is in fine original condition with the only noticeable fault being an approx. 1.25 inch section of loose moulding from the curved upper section of the tympanum.Clock is completer with pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A Edwardian silver mounted gold and abalone shell inlaid lancet-shaped mantel clockUnsigned, London 1907The French eight-day two-train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 297 to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the 2.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands behind convex glass with moulded bezel, the lancet-shaped case with front finely inlaid with an engraved gold ribbon bow issuing abalone highlighted floral sprays over the dial and with conforming central urn and foliate ribbon swag decoration beneath, with scallop-bordered silver frame surround and stylised scroll-pierced lancet frets to sides, the rear with door matching the profile of the case within conforming silver surround, in stepped skirt base, Hallmarks for London 1907 makers H.B.A. for J. Batson and Son (Henry John Batson and Albert Edward Batson), 18.5cm (7.25ins) high.  Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible signs of alteration or significant replacements. Dial appears free from visible damage. Case is generally in fine condition with faults limited to some slight surface cracking to the shell to the margin above the I/II numerals of the dial and some very slight historic fritting to the screws positioned within the surround of the rear door. The lower tier of the skirting also has a few very slight blemishes. All marquetry elements appear complete and undisturbed, all silver mounts are present and in good condition. Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A French Empire Ormolu and patinated bronze figural mantel clockThe dial signed Lepaute, Paris, 19th centuryFitted with a circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension and stamped with ..Japy Fils, Medaille d'argent, 1844 1849 roundel over number 283, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed LEPAUTE A PARIS to centre and with blued steel moon hands within a milled bezel, in a case modelled with a patinated bronze figure of Zeus cradling the infant Bacchus stood beside a tree stump adorned with fruiting vines and a crooked staff, the rectangular plinth base applied with mount cast with fine triple fruiting swag decorated baton beneath an urn with serpent handles to fascia, over stylised lotus leaf cast ogee moulded skirt base over rosette and scroll cast bracket feet, (case and dial probably circa 1810, the movement later), 50cm (19.75ins) high. The current lot is cast with Zeus holding his infant son Bacchus (or Dionysus) who was a product of his affair with Semele. Zeus killed Semele by revealing his true form (a bolt of lightning) and Bacchus came forth from Zeus's thigh. Zeus took the infant who, despite being half mortal, was considered a god. Bacchus represented fertility, wine and hedonism and travelled with his followers of Maenads, Satyrs, and the drunken portly Silenus.Condition Report: Movement is just about working but is dirty hence a gentle clean/service is required. As catalogued the mechanism is not original to the dial and case hence the winding hole protrude a little further than normal and the left hand is slightly off-centre in the hole. The movement has not been removed from the case to assess how much alteration has been done to the back of the dial to facilitate fitment of the present movement. The dial enamel has some noticeable chipping and scratching around the right hand winding hole and very light chipping to the edge above the I numeral. The case retains original gilding with overall only light wear however the flat side and rear sections have oxidised/discoloured.Clock has pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A Victorian black cased mantle clock with brass mounts, cream enamelled Arabic chapter ring and brass dial, movement striking on a gong, along with a pink variegated marble mantel clock case with silver plated mounts surrounded by a covered urn, flanked by twisted columns and pineapple finials, silvered Arabic dial, no movementLocation: RAM

French Ormulu mantel clock with sevres style porcelain dial, a similar panel and vase finial and flanking scrolls on oval base, 31cm.  Lacking backplate and pendulum. Gilding rubbed across entire piece exposing bronze body underneath. Urn finial is missing five applied red beads. front panel gilt border rubbed & missing five applied white beads. Striking mechanism working as expected.

Fine 19th century French ebonised, ormolu and pietra dura breakfront side cabinet, the acanthus moulded ormolu frieze above three single panel doors, the centre door with pietra dura urn of flowers and foliage in relief, the flanking doors with similar ribbon tied clusters of fruit, flowers and foliage, each within ormolu bands and flanked by caryatid stiles on shaped plinth base with scrolls and centre mask, a roman figure on each end panel. H117.5cm W215.5cm D45.5cmDamage to top blisters, missing veneers - see photosBlemishes to cabinet doors, some small cracks and pieces missing etcScuffs and missing veneers where the doors openBase scratched, missing veneers and gouge to sideEnd panels - brass inlay lifted and small section missing. Veneers raised and splits - see photos.Key present.

A George II oak longcase clock, the blind fret carved frieze over a brass dial with urn spandrels, and engraved matted centre, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, inscribed Hampson Wrexham 967, over a crossbanded case with plinth base, the eight day movement striking on a bell, dial 31 cm square, total height 208 cm

Biscuit barrel and tea urn

the madder Mihrab design with an ascending flower filled urn flanked by columns 208 x 137cmCondition report: Excellent, even pile and vibrant palette Small area of moth damage Selvage worn in places

the swanneck pediment with twin ivory roundels and gilt urn finial above silvered dial signed 'Stancliffe, London', with thermometer and vernier, hinged glazed door and ivory adjusting knob below, the concealed tube to the flat front with urn shape cistern cover having a visible ivory float 99cm highFootnote: Provenance: With Littlebury Antiques, 24 November 1989, An Oxfordshire country house

the fold over cross banded tops decorated with central classical urn motif within a foliate cartouche as well as grapes and vines, opening to a green baize lined interior, on square tapering legs 72 x 91.5 x 45cmCondition report: some light scratches to tops commensurate with age, some small areas of repair to edges and legs, spotting to baize, general overall condition good

with urn and rosette decoration 38 x 50cm

ATTRIBUTED TO MAISON BAGUÈS PAIR OF URNS/ CANDELABRA ON STANDS, CIRCA 1935 cut glass and coloured beads on a wire frame, the urn covers each turning to reveal three candle nozzles(34cm high)

A quantity of Aynsley Somerset pattern porcelain, to include two handled urn, vases, plates, etc.

A pair of ecclesiastical brass candlesticks, of plain form, a bronze two handled urn, a pestle and mortar, miniature table with marble top, a bell, etc.

Camm, Brigg. An early 19thC longcase clock, with an arched dial painted with a village church, a lake and a traveller on horseback, above four spandrels decorated with female figures emblematic of the seasons, with an eight day four pillar movement, in mahogany and tulipwood crossbanded case with central urn shaped escutcheon, 241cm high.

A Victorian cast iron garden vase or urn, of Campana form with egg and dart decoration to the rim and a fluted body, on a square base 39cm high, 54cm diameter.

Two two-handled urn shaped vases, with bleu de roi and gilt decoration and an English porcelain teapot with similar decoration, a smaller and later teapot and a small modern jar and cover. (5)

A Coalport urn shaped two handled vase, decorated in under-glazed blue and with flower reserves, 21.5cm high (restored), another 19thC Coalport style two handled vase with flower reserves on a blue ground (AF), and a small urn shaped two handled vase with reserves of flowers on a green ground with gilt highlights. (3)

A 19thC dark blue Jasperware urn, of circular shoulder form, raised with classical figures and trees, with shaped handles on circular foot, unmarked, and a similar Adams stand, the urn 23cm high.

Various 19thC and other porcelain, a Meissen style plate, with a lattice work floral design, broken by panels of flowers, double cross sword marks beneath, 20cm diameter, a later French egg shaped vase, urn, vase, etc. (a quantity)

Various 19thC porcelain and effects, an urn vase in Imari colours with gilt highlight, 20cm high, various cabinet plates, Grainger Worcester decorated with flowers with gilt highlights another hand painted with flowers with a coat of arms to the centre, other Coalport style, other summer flowers, one with Union border, etc. (a quantity)

A large quantity of various china and effects, enamel style boxes, Minton part service, blue and white transfer printed service, oriental vase, a pair of gilt highlighted urn vases, 29cm high, other pottery effects, decorative china, Old Country Roses, etc. (a quantity)

A reconstituted stone garden urn in the form of an elephant's head

A 19th century Royal Dux figure: Middle Eastern male water carrier; a Crown Devon urn shaped jardiniere; cottage ware

TWO QUALITY REPRODUCTION CAST IRON STICK STANDS including an urn top example on a column stem with lion mask lower detail, 69cms H, 33cms W, 17cms D, the other with decorative column, 61cms H, 30cms W, 17cms D

TWO TREEN CASTERS OR MUFFINEERS LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY of turned urn shape, each with a pierced detachable cover (2) 12.3cm high (max) Provenance The Estate of the late Jane Sumner.

A GEORGE III NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER PIN CUSHION DATED '1787' worked in green with birds, a dog, an urn of flowers and with initials 'E P' 5cm wide Provenance 'A Lifetime of Collecting' - The Property of a Gentleman.

A PAIR OF BLACK JAPANNED TOLE TEA CANISTERS C.1870-80 decorated in gilt with chinoiserie scenes with figures, buildings, an urn of flowers and with Greek key bands, numbered '1' and '3', each with a lift-off cover (2) 42.2cm high

A LARGE GEORGE II MAHOGANY DRESSING TABLE MIRROR C.1740 the arched bevelled plate in a moulded frame, with urn finials, the caddy moulded box base fitted with three curved fronted drawers, on bracket feet 85.8cm high, 61cm wide, 33.7cm deep

A FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE URN CLOCK IN LOUIS XVI STYLE LATE 19TH CENTURY the brass movement with an annular dial with Roman numerals, within an urn case with swan monopodia support, with a young Cupid holding an arrow, on a fluted base and toupie feet, with two winding keys 26cm high

A CARVED PINE FIRE SURROUND / CHIMNEY PIECE IN ADAM STYLE LATE 19TH CENTURY the breakfront mantel above leaf and dentil mouldings, with a central tablet with a pair of griffins flanking a central urn, with scrolling leaves and husks issuing from ram's heads 143.2 x 158cm exterior, 113 x 115cm internal

A SET OF THREE BRASS FIRE IRONS IN GEORGE III STYLE LATE 19TH CENTURY each with an urn handle and with a pierced pan (3) 70.5cm long (max)

A DUTCH WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY SIDE TABLE MID-19TH CENTURY the serpentine top with chevron and parquetry banding and inlaid with various fruitwoods, with a central urn of flowers and butterflies, flanked by a pair of Cupid figures, with scrolling leaves, flowers and birds, above a frieze drawer 78cm high, 124.4cm wide, 59.8cm deep

λ A DUTCH EBONISED AND MARQUETRY CENTRE TABLE IN 17TH CENTURY STYLE MID-19TH CENTURY inlaid with various fruitwoods and ivory, the top with rosewood banding and centred with an urn of flowers, a bearded male mask and a bird, within corner panels of scrolling leaves and flowers, above a frieze drawer, the conforming base on spiral twist and faceted legs united by an 'X' stretcher 78.8cm high, 113cm wide, 71cm deep

A PAIR OF DUTCH WALNUT AND MARQUETRY OPEN ARMCHAIRS 19TH CENTURY each inlaid with an urn of flowers and scrolling leaves, the arched back with a solid vase shape splat, above a drop-in seat (2)

A SET OF FOUR GILT BRASS AND EBONISED TWIN-LIGHT WALL LIGHTS IN 18TH CENTURY STYLE each with a flaming urn backplate and leaf scroll arms (4) 36.5cm high, 26cm wide

A FRENCH CUT-GLASS AND ORMOLU MOUNTED VASE LATE 19TH CENTURY the fluted and lobed urn shape glass vase possibly by Baccarat, with twin mermaid style mounts, on a stepped base 27.2cm high

A RARE REGENCY CONVEX WALL MIRROR ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS FENTHAM, C.1810 with a Chinese reverse glass plate, the circular mirror plate painted with a charming lake scene with figures and deer before a bridge leading to a pagoda, with boats and a country house in the distance, within a reeded ebonised slip and a leaf moulded and wrapped frame, with an ebonised eagle and rockwork surmount above a pair of quiver and scrolling leaf arms with brass urn sconces, the scrolling leaf base with a lion's mask and a bud pendant 94 x 78cm

A PAIR OF CUT-GLASS AND GILT BRASS TWIN-LIGHT CANDELABRA C.1820 each with a swirl nozzle and a detachable sconce above an urn shape socket and a dished drip-pan hung with drops and lustres, with rosette and lappet scroll arms, with a flowerhead finial, on a spiral ribbed baluster stem (2) 35.9cm high, 31cm wide