A George III figured mahogany longcase clock with eight day movement striking on a bell, the brass break arch dial with strike/silent indicator to arch above a silvered chapter ring with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, framing a matt centre with subsidiary seconds, date aperture and applied plaque inscribed `StepN. Ganeron, London` all cornered by pierced gilt dolphin, urn and scroll spandrels, the arched hood with three brass ball and spire finials above a pair of fluted columns and glazed door, the arched trunk door above a plain base and bracket feet, height approx 236cm, together with pendulum and two brass weights (faults).
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Henry Dasson, (1825-1896), A 19th century five branch ormolu wall light, c. 1881, a semi nude cherub, head down holding five foliate decorated branches and candle holders, standing in front of a single Corinthian column, surmounted with a twin handled, fluted, garland decorated urn with flame finial, height 99 cm.
A pair of French Neo Classical gilt bronze mounted marble three branch candelabra, early 19th century, the three scrolling arms, with applied oak leaves, foliate drip and nozzle, surmounting on a garland and face mask decorated urn, upon a fluted truncated columnar plinth base, beaded and foliate borders, upon bun feet, height 60 cm, (2).
A 19th century French gilt metal and porcelain mantel clock garniture by Henry Marc, Paris, the architectural form case with column corners inset with porcelain panels, with eight day striking movement stamped Hy Marck, Paris and no.61965, with pair of matching urn vases, each raised on wooden plinth bases, complete with pendulum and key, height including base 42cm (illustrated)
A William IV brass mounted ebonised bracket clock Arnold & Dent, London circa 1835 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement and signed Arnold & Dent, Strand, London to backplate, the unusual wavy outline 6 inch arched silvered brass Roman numeral dial with repeat signature and numbered 432 to lower margin, the case with raised bell-top upstand to the break-arch cornice with brass urn finials above shaped brass fillet inset front door flanked by gilt foliate trail applied canted angles, the sides flaring towards the base and applied with ring handles above cast brass frets, on moulded base applied with repeating rosette decorated gilt moulding and substantial relief cast ball feet, 49cm (19.5ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. The partnership between the celebrated clock and chronometer makers John Roger Arnold and Edward Dent was formed on 30th September 1830. The partnership benefitted both parties as it allowed Arnold to concentrate on development work and provided Dent with the opportunity to raise his profile and broaden the scope of his work. Throughout the 1830`s the partnership built a reputation for producing clocks watches and marine chronometers of the highest quality. In 1837 they were granted the Royal Warrant, however by 1838 tensions between Arnold and Dent had begun to develop resulting in the partnership being dissolved in 1840.
A French Louis XV style gilt brass mounted tortoishell mantel clock Indistinctly signed, late 19th century The eight-day gong striking movement with circular white Roman numeral simulated 13 piece enamel dial within brass bezel with convex glass, the balloon shaped case with triform urn surmount above zoomorphic foliate cast mounts to angles, on scroll cast feet with elaborate apron between, 48cm high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST.
A George II dark green japanned eight-day longcase clock with day of the week indication and moonphase John Spinney, Blandford, circa 1740 The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with 12 inch brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and foliate scroll border-engraved apertures for date of month and day of week incorporating finely engraved deities to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fluer-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, that angles with bird and urn cast spandrels beneath rolling moonphase to arch incorporating foliate engraved lunettes, calibrated lunar disc and applied arched nameplate JOHN SPINNEY OF BLANDFORD FECIT to upper margin, in a case with domed and stepped caddy above integral pilasters to hood and break-arch trunk door decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with figures and exotic birds within an oriental garden landscape, with gilt scroll decoration to surround, on similarly decorated plinth with moulded double skirt base, (with restoration), 239cm (7ft 10ins) high. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Two makers with the name John Spinney (presumably father and son) were known to have worked from Blandford Forum during the eighteenth century producing mainly modest thirty-hour clocks. The current lot with its unusual day of the week indication to the dial departs from their usual product, hence was possibly made to special order by a wealthy patron perhaps during the rebuilding of Blandford after the disastrous fire of 1731.
A Fine George III brass mounted mahogany musical table clock Henry Favre, London, circa 1800 The substantial seven pillar triple fusee movement striking the hours on a large bell and then again at the half hour on a smaller bell followed by one of a choice of four tunes on nine bells with thirteen hammers, with verge escapement and husk swag and foliate scroll engraved backplate signed Hen`que Favre, LONDRES to centre, the 8 inch white painted Roman numeral arch dial with Arabic five minutes beneath Chime/Silent Switch above the XII numeral and subsidiary date of the month beside GAVOT/SONG/DANCE/AIR tune selection dials, with repeat signature Hen... Favre, LONDRES to upper margin, the case of fine colour and figuring with raised inverted bell top incorporating foliate cast brass fretwork frieze and urn finials above brass fillet inset front door flanked by female caryatid applied canted angles and cast brass arched frets beneath carrying handles to sides, on cavetto moulded base with foliate cast scroll feet, 61cm (2ft) high excluding top finial. CATALOGUE ENTRY TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE OR AVAILABLE FROM THE SALEROOM ON REQUEST. Henry Favre is recorded in Baille, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in London circa 1800-24, where he is also cited as being watchmaker the both the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York. The current lot was clearly made for the continental export marked as the signature and dial are annotated in Spanish. This will also account for the unusual striking annotation where the full hour is repeated on a small bell every half hour followed by a tune.
A 19th century cut steel hilted courtsword, hollow triangular section blade, 31½”, with lightly etched scrolled panels, turn down shell guard, crossguard knucklebow, urn shaped pommel and swollen grip, cut and set with facetted stud patterns overall, in its leather scabbard with locket and middle band (chape missing). GC, blade and hilt retaining most original polish.
A 19th century cut steel hilted courtsword, slender hollow triangular section blade 30½”, etched with trophy and foliate scrolled panels, turn down shell guard, crossguard, knucklebow, urn shaped pommel and swollen grip bearing cut stars and facetted studs, in its steel mounted leather scabbard and chamois lined carrying case. GC, retaining most original polish overall.
An ERII courtsword, slender DE blade 32½” by Wilkinson, etched with EIIR cypher with scrolled floral panels, studded gilt hilt with turn down shell guard crossbar, knucklebow, flattened urn pommel, square section grip, gilt lace knot with bullion tassel, in its gilt mounted black leather scabbard. Near VGC
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