A GEORGE III AND LATER EBONISED AND GILT METAL MUSICAL STRIKING AND QUARTER CHIMING BRACKET CLOCK, the bell shaped top with central flaming vase finial and four urn finials, above a pediment with fret brass and red fabric sound fret, the arched glazed door enclosing a repainted cream dial with strike/silent, chime/silent and musical dial listing 'Evening Hymn, Loves Ritonello, Rule Britannia, Swiss Boy, Huntsman Chorus, God Save the King, Tancredia', above the main dial with Roman numerals, four train mechanism, eight day movement, striking and chiming on a total of twelve bells, musical cylinder below bells, the backplate engraved 'John Williams, 55 Goodge Street, London, the arched rear door with brass and fabric sound fret, two brass side handles, the whole case on four gilt foliate scroll feet, height 73cm, with pendulum, key and bag of bits of wood and metal, with the clock carries a typed card which details 'On the front plate of the movement behind the dial plate is impressed the name of J Thwaites 35 43 337', on the top of the clock is scratched into the wood F and S with arrows Condition Report Three measurements of movement 1) Plate top to bottom = 25.7cm. (2 Left right = 25.7cm at widest point to 21.8cm below cylinder (3 Measurement of distance of back to front of two plates of movement = 6cm (4 Diameter of spring barrels is approximately 8cm. We do not have a photograph of the J Thwaites stamp and numbers, only the piece of card with the typed mention of it. We believe the dial may be a replacement, but is certainly repainted and it is possible it was seen at this time. We have not dismantled the movement to see if the name exists. The clock does run but the musical mechanism needs some attention to the bells as at least one is slounding dull when struck. The strike is current one hour ahead of itself. We don't know the musical tunes but 'God Save The King' is recognisable in places and is playing this as per the tune selector. The dial is possibly a replacement but has most certainly been repaited, areas of paint can be seen on the back of the dial. The clock runs, strikes on the quarters, but strikes an hour ahead of itself. Both the repeat pull cords operate the mechanism but both are very brittle and need replacing. The Interior of the case is not Original and much may have been replacesd during the 20th Century. The very top of the case is not original and the loose finial does not match the other four on the corners. The fabri in the sound frets is worn red velvet. The scrolled frets on the sides are a little mishapen. No woodworm damage has been spotted. Not all the parts in the bag appear to belong to the clock. We are unsure what relevance they have to this item. There is additional information and a short video on the-saleroom.com for this lot which may be of assistance to you. The 'and later' refers to a repainted or replacement dial, changes to the innards of the case, alterations to the very top of the clock, it certainly isn't as it started, the casem and movement may have been made to fit each other. I am afraid I cannot comment on the orginality of the pendulum rise/fall mechanism as I cannot see inside the plates due to all the bells,cylinders, strikers, etc. All I can say is that the post holding the pendulum is fastened to the interior roof of the 'chimney'
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A GROUP OF SIX PIECES OF LATE 19TH CENTURY PARIAN AND BISQUE PORCELAIN, including a coloured centrepiece base modelled as three classical females supporting the bowl, unmarked, height 30.5cm, a Continental twin handled vase, the handles of male and female form, impressed marks to base, a pair of horses on an oval base and a figure group of an 18th Century boy and girl, incised mark to underside (6) Condition Report The small male and female figures has broken fingers and petals. The standing female figure has a chip to the inside eddge of the base,, the coloured centrepiece has some wear to the gilding and glaze.
THREE BOXES OF LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY CERAMICS, GLASS ETC, including an Okimono Shisha assessed as Aventurine quartz porcelain candlesticks, pale yellow Wedgwood Jasperware vase and trinket box, resin and other small ornaments, a three division stamp box, stamped 800 and white metal pill box, opaque glass vases, etc (three boxes)
VICTORIAN GLASS WARES, comprising a pair of green Bohemian table lustres, approximate height 34cm - small chips to rims, chips to droppers, two piece uramium glass comport with jewelled and gilt decoration, approximate height 32cm - good condition, Thomas Webb Queens Burmese uranium glass posy vase, a ewer with gilt metal mounts, approximate height 39cm and a milk glass powder box (6)Condition: Please see lot description for condition
SIX VASES COMPRISING A WARDLE JAP PATTERN GOURD SHAPED VASE, a pair of Royal Lancastrian 3363 vases, Charlotte Rhead for Crown Ducal Lyre Bird pattern, Royal Cauldon vase, Royal Cauldon dish and posy vase (condition: no obvious damage or wear except, Ducal Charlotte Rhead vase has crazing to glazing, Cauldon vase has crazing to glazing, Royal Lancastrian pair, one had hairline crack to glazing other has minor chip to base rim)
A PART SUITE OF CUT GLASSES, trumpet shaped with double twist stems, of four various sizes (17), together with a single glass flute with silver base, height 28.5cm Condition Report The silver foot of the fluted vase is loose, slight staining to the bottom of the glass, no other damage to any other pieces
THREE BOXES AND LOOSE SUNDRY ITEMS to include a box of assorted tea wares, brass ornaments and plates, wooden horse head bookends, brass table lamp, West German Bay ceramic vase, vintage glass lamp shades, ladies and gentlemens hats, handkerchiefs, American clock with fruit surround etc
A collection of WW1 Brass and Copper Trench Art including Ash Tray made from German Battleship Helgoland, German Shell from Dusseldorf Factory with leaf decoration, Jug made from 18 Pounder Shell decorated with fired from Wpres Nov 1915 and Vase converted and pieces added by German POW 1917-18
Four boxes of miscellaneous items including tea wares, Titan ware, some art pottery, mahogany wall bracket and some stainless steel cutlery, a green glass bottle vase and a brass effect electrical table lamp. CONDITION REPORT: Tea wares with some staining wear and minor damage otherwise in good condition.
Pottery Vase 1 - A beautiful pottery vase by Ray Pearson, owner of the Solway Ceramics Centre which provides opportunities for potters of all abilities to develop their skills. Kindly donated by Ray Pearson Note: Mitchells will donate additional buying fees on this lot to Calvert Lakes
Three 19th century Staffordshire pottery figures, including cow and calf together with three small Staffordshire style reproduction figures. CONDITION REPORT: The two large 19th century Staffordshire figures have damage and repair whilst the 19th century Staffordshire spill vase would appear to be in fair condition. The three small reproduction figures are in good condition.
A late 18th/early 19th century Chinese blue and white baluster vase and cover, the domed finial topped cover and baluster body profusely decorated with foliage and blossoms and raised on a step moulded circular base with double ring mark, 31 cm high. CONDITION REPORT: Some chipping and poor restoration to the covers rim, some old minor chipping to the vases rim and wear to base.
A selection of modern coloured glassware, including cocktail glasses together with a cut glass decanter, two cut glass vases, a cut glass and chromium plate rose vase and two blue opaque scent bottles. CONDITION REPORT: Generally good throughout, some minor chipping to the older pieces but generally good.
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