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Lot 356
A late Victorian gilt brass mounted ebonised quarter chiming bracket clock Retailed by E. White, London, late 19th century The four pillar triple chain fusee movement with unusual foliate engraved backplate and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, chiming a choice of two melodies for the quarters on a nest of eight graduated bells and striking the hour on a gong, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre incorporating retailer s signature plate E. WHITE, 20 Cockspur Street, LONDON within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles with foliate scroll cast spandrels beneath arch applied with subsidiary CHIME/SILENT and WESTMINSTER/CHIME ON EIGHT BELLS selection dials within conforming cast mounts, the break-arch case with gilt brass vase finials over moulded cornice and break-arch glazed rectangular front door inset with brass fillet moulding to dial aperture and flanked by gilt Corinthian columns, the sides with arched brass grill sound frets beneath substancial cast brass handles, the rear with brass grille inset break-arch door, on cavetto moulded skirt with brass ogee bracket feet, 47cm (18.5ins) high. An Edward White is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London 1863-81.
Lot 300
A Victorian pollard oak mercury cistern tube stick barometer Watkins and Hill, London, circa 1840 With swan neck pediment over rectangular glazed silvered brass Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath engraved signature Watkins & Hill, Charing Cross, LONDON to upper margin, with fine moulded surround over ebony line edged burr veneered trunk incorporating Vernier adjustment screw to throat, the base with vase-turned cistern cover applied to rectangular section with level adjustment to underside, 98cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial. The partnership between Francis Watkins and Joseph Hill is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as makers of a diverse range of scientific instruments trading from 5 Charing Cross, London 1819-56.
Lot 380
A Charles II brass lantern clock Unsigned, London, circa 1670 The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with later anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum swinging behind the frame at the rear, the dial with engraved ring of stylised leafy tulip sprays issuing from a three-petal flowerhead positioned just above six o'clock and iron hand within applied narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised wheatear half hour markers and engraved leafy infill to angles, the standard London third period frame with column turned corner posts beneath dolphin inhabited foliate pierced frets, vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, the sides with hinged brass doors and the rear with original iron backplate (no pendulum), 32.5cm (12.75ins) high excluding later top finial. Provenance: By repute an important private estate, Cardiganshire. The current lot is a textbook example of London third period practice using frame castings developed probably just prior to 1660 (see White, George English Lantern Clocks page 180 figures IV/37 - IV/39 and lot 153). By this time the design of the dial engraving had also become relatively standardised hence the tulip decoration on the current lot can be compared (along with the iron hand) with that seen on a clock by Benjamin Hill which was sold in these rooms on Tuesday 15th September 2015 (lot 155), as well as numerous other examples by the likes of Nicholas Coxeter, Richard Ames and Thomas Wheeler made during the 1660's-70's.
Lot 237
A group of early English pattern cast brass clock case mounts Anonymous, late 17th century and later To include two pairs of differing twin cherub and Baroque scroll architectural tympanum mounts, a winged cherub pediment mount, a pair of foliate festoon frieze swag mounts, two differing miniature table clock spandrel mounts, a pair of copper laurel cast table clock door escutcheon mounts, two differing vase finials, two further escutcheon plates, a small figure of a dancing putto and four claw cast lobed bun feet, (20). The majority of patterns present in the current lot are of a type used on some of the most important early English clocks. For example the architectural tympanum mounts can be seen on architectural longcase and table clocks by the Fromanteels and Edward East and the pair of copper door escutcheon mounts are of a type often used by Tompion. The miniature spandrels are particularly rare and very finely finished.
Lot 379
A rare Charles II brass lantern clock Edward Webb, Chew Stoke, dated November 7th, circa 1680 The posted countwheel bell-striking movement now with anchor escapement for regulation by short lenticular bob pendulum swinging outside the frame to the rear, the dial with central alarm disc within stylised symmetrical foliate engraved infill incorporating a winged female mask at twelve o'clock and with pierced black painted brass hand within applied narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys hour markers and engraved with date nove -7 to the dial plate behind the V numeral, the upper angles engraved with signature Edward Webb, the typical 'Chew Valley' frame with one-piece column turned corner posts beneath lion and unicorn armorial engraved and pierced frets, integral multi-knopped tall vase-and-cover turned finials and domed bell bearer cast with pierced leaf decoration between the limbs, with brass side doors and iron backplate between hanging hoop above spurs to rear, on tall disc-knopped ball feet, (mostly retrained using original pivot plates/bars, alarm lacking), 40cm (15.75ins) high. Edward Webb is recorded in Moore, A. J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 as married to Anne with sons Walter (1667), James (1670), Richard (1674), George (1678) and William (?). He was probably the son of Charles Webb who owned a foundry in Chew Stoke. Both Edward and his wife Anne died in 1694. Nine lantern clocks by Edward Webb dated 1676, 1678, 1681, 1684, 1688, 1691, 1692, 1692 and 1693 are recorded with the 1684 and 1688 clocks fully described an illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on pages 232 (Figures V/39 and 40), 233 (V/42 detailing date March 10 engraved beneath the chapter ring of the 1684 clock) and 237 (V/51 and 52). In addition to these Moore notes a further undated lantern clock signed Edward Webb of Chewstoke fecit , and a posted musical longcase clock movement and dial (also illustrated by White on page 233, Figure V/43). From these references it would appear that the present clock is currently an unrecorded example of Webb s work. The current lot utilises frame castings that were favoured by the Bristol and Chew Valley school of clockmakers with the earliest surviving being the Edward Webb 1676 example (private collection). All the other recorded lantern clocks by Webb (dates ranging from 1678-93) all share the same frame castings. These castings were also used by John London of Bristol, Thomas Veale of Chew Magna and latterly by Edward Bilbie of Chew Stoke (who is believed to have succeeded Edward Webb in around 1695). Bilbie appears to have persisted with the use of such castings long after Bristol makers had moved onto patterns more closely related to London work of the period, suggesting that such frames were probably cast locally (in the Chew Valley) - perhaps initially by Edward Webb at his foundry in Chew Stoke then by the Bilbie family after Webb's death in 1694. Another noteworthy detail is the distinctive dial engraving which is executed with scrolling foliage issuing from a central point at the base of the dial centre, continuing symmetrically around the alarm disc and terminating with a central winged female mask motif at the top. The design of this decoration is typical of Webb and appears to have its roots in the work of Thomas Brown of Bristol who was most active during the 1650's (see White, George English Lantern Clocks page 232) and can can be directly compared to a clock by John Clarke of Bristol which was sold in these rooms on 15th September 2015 (lot 185) for £9,500 hammer.
Lot 364
A fine French Empire small ormolu vase timepiece Unsigned, early 19th century The circular single train movement with anchor escapement regulated by small lenticular bob pendulum with silk suspension, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with engine-turned centre and steel moon hands within repeating lappet leaf bezel, the pedestal vase-shaped case of oval section incorporating naturalistic leafy stems applied with polychrome porcelain flower heads issuing from a dished patinated bronze top panel over flared lappet leaf cast rim, the sides with foliate trails and the lower section of the body applied with alternating laurel and honeysuckle designs, on lappet leaf and acanthus cast convex foot applied to plinth base fronted with cornucopia and fruiting vine decorated panel over leaf cast moulded skirt with toupe feet, 37cm (14.5ins) high.
Lot 373
A Victorian gilt brass quarter striking lantern clock The dial bearing spurious signature for Joseph Windmill, London, circa 1880 The rectangular four pillar twin chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by short lenticular bob pendulum and two-in-one ting tang quarter strike sounding on a graduated pair of bells mounted above, the dial with foliate scroll engraved centre inscribed Joseph Windmill, St. Martins Le Grand to upper section within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, the case with column turned pillars, dolphin and foliate scroll pierced frets, vase finials and ball feet, the sides and rear with brass doors and surmounted with domed bell within bearer applied with conforming vase finial, 39.5cm (15.5ins) high.
Lot 382
An unusual iron-framed lantern clock Unsigned, first half of the 17th century and later The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with separately wound trains, iron pivot bars and verge escapement regulated by horizontal balance wheel oscillating above the top plate, with an iron dial now applied with a narrow brass Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised wheatear hour markers and generous sculpted brass hand, the frame with square section corner posts and diagonal bracing bars to the sides beneath scroll pierced iron frets, vase turned finials and domed bell bearer above, the sides with iron doors suspended from pin hinges applied to the edges of the conforming fixed backplate with hanging hoop and spurs, on turned ball feet, (escapement reinstated, with restorations and replacements mainly to exterior), 38cm (15ins) high. Provenance: From the estate of Michael Hurst. The movement of the current lot with balance wheel regulation, separately would trains, iron hoop and countwheel would technologically date to the first half of the 17th century. The predominant use of iron in the clocks construction would suggest that it was made in a region where brass was in fairly short supply, this possibility is supported by relatively poor quality of the castings used for the original brass wheels of which most survive in the movement. A related movement is illustrated in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers on page 347-48 (Figs 20.21-23) whilst a later example by Richard Breckell of Holmes, Lancashire is illustrated on page 309 Figs 17.54-55. Other related hybrid lantern clocks dating to the end of the 17th century by makers such as Walter Archer of Stow and Thomas Watts of Stamford are also recorded by Loomes. As it seems that all of these other iron-framed lantern clocks are fitted with brass dials it is most likely that the iron dial on the current lot is a replacement.
Lot 374
A Victorian lacquered brass miniature lantern clock with passing strike Unsigned, circa 1880 The rectangular four pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by short lenticular bob pendulum and passing strike sounding on the bell mounted above, the dial with foliate scroll engraved centre within applied 4 inch Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers, the case with column turned pillars, foliate scroll pierced frets, vase finials and ball feet, the sides and rear with brass doors and surmounted with domed bell within bearer applied with conforming vase finial, 24cm (9.5ins) high; secured to a caddy moulded wooden plinth 26.5cm (10.5ins) high overall.
Lot 381
A Charles II brass lantern clock Unsigned, London, circa 1670 The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with separately wound trains and later verge escapement with short bob pendulum swing behind the frame at the rear, the dial with a central rose decorated alarm disc enveloped by stylised leafy tulip sprays issuing from a three-petal flowerhead positioned just above six o'clock, with iron hand within applied narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised wheatear half hour markers and engraved leafy infill to angles, the standard London third period frame with column turned corner posts beneath dolphin inhabited foliate pierced frets, vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, the sides with hinged brass doors and the rear with a brass backplate (no weights), 38cm (15ins) high. The current lot is a textbook example of London third period practice using frame castings developed probably just prior to 1660 (see White, George English Lantern Clocks page 180 figures IV/37 - IV/39 and lot 153). By this time the design of the dial engraving had also become relatively standardised hence the tulip decoration on the current lot can be closely compared with that seen on a clock by Benjamin Hill which was sold in these rooms on Tuesday 15th September 2015 (lot 155), as well as numerous other examples by the likes of Nicholas Coxeter, Richard Ames and Thomas Wheeler made during the 1660's-70's.
Lot 378
A rare William and Mary oak thirty-hour longcase clock The dial with engraved initials J.W., probably Bristol / West Country, circa 1690 The posted single handed movement lacking all wheelwork and strike detents except for the hour wheel, laid out for anchor escapement regulated by long pendulum and countwheel bell strike, the frame with rectangular section corner uprights and distinctive figure-of-eight shaped lugs presumably to carry the bellstand (now lacking) to the top plate, the 10 inch square brass dial with calendar aperture to the richly engraved centre decorated with central vase issuing entwined scrolling foliage and tulip blooms incorporating engraved initials JW within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with tiered fleur-de-lys half hour markers and quarter hour to inner track, with generous scroll pierced sculpted steel hand and winged cherub and filiate scroll cast mounts to angles, the oak case with complex double ogee cornice over solomonic three quarter columns flanking the dial aperture applied with half round moulded surround, the sides with conforming quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 40 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle, on ogee moulded plinth base with moulded skirt, (movement wheelwork lacking), 210cm (82.5ins) high. The symmetrical foliate engraving issuing from a vase set towards the lower margin of the dial centre is reminiscent of that seen on longcase clock dials by makers such as John London of Bristol and Lawrence Debnam of Froome as well as lantern clock dials by George Newton of Seend (see Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 pages 30-39 and 42-5). The unusual pair of figure-of-eight lugs applied to the top plate suggest that the movement was fitted a twin-footed bell stand - a system favoured by John London. Furthermore the proportions of the case with complex cornice and solomonic columns to hood over relatively slender trunk and plinth can also perhaps be described reminiscent of that housing the thirty-hour longcase clock movement and dial by John London illustrated on page 34 of TIME & PLACE. From these observations it would be reasonable to suggest that the current lot was probably made in the West Country near or in Bristol. Despite the movement lacking almost all of its wheelwork the current lot presents as an interesting and rare example certainly worthy of restoration.
Lot 343
Ω A Victorian lacquered brass skeleton timepiece Unsigned, third quarter of the 19th century The six slender baluster turned pillar single chain fusee movement with five spoke wheel crossings and half-deadbeat escapement regulated by decorative disc bob gridiron pendulum, the train vertically planted between fine pedestal cartouche-shaped plates pierced with a design reminiscent of 17th century Boulle marquetry with central vase motif surmounted by equestrian figure and adorned with foliate scrolls and tendrils, the front with elaborately fretted silvered chapter ring with oval Gothic style Roman cartouche numerals within delicate foliate borders incorporating minute ring, on red velvet covered plinth applied to an line-border inlaid D -ended rosewood stand to take a glass dome cover standing on bun feet, the plates 26cm (10.25ins) high; 43cm (17ins) high overall.Cites RegulationsPlease note that this lot (lots marked with the symbol Ω in the printed catalogue) may be subject to CITES regulations when exported from the EU. The CITES regulations may be found at www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites
Lot 253
MOORCROFT BURSLEM ORANGE LUSTRE GLAZED, SQUAT, BALUSTER VASE, raised on circular foot, together with two Moorcroft orange lustre circular small bowls, the vase marked: Moorcroft, Burslem, England, M10. 13.5cm high. (3)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: The vase has a minor nibble to top rim and evidence of a hairline crack to inner rim, all three pieces overall crazed, with slightly rough rims to the touch. Some wear to the lustre in places where it appears to be scratching off.
Lot 279
JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE TWO HANDLED, BALUSTER SHAPED VASE with applied relief decoration, having flared neck with pierced rim and Grecian key band above the body, overall decorated in naturalistic style with birds, trees and foliage, Grecian key band below on a pedestal base with foliate embellishment and platform support. Meiji Period, early 20th Century.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Very dirty, one of the birds has the tip of its wing broken off, otherwise no significant obvious other damage.Dimensions: 58cm high, diameter at top 29cm and base 23.5cm approx.
Lot 231
LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE SATSUMA MELON SHAPED, FLUTED, POTTERY VASE, overall decorated with a continuous design of foliage and flower heads in over-glaze iron red and blue with gilding, on a cream ground. Pierced chrysanthemum flower head design metal cover with inset metal collar, blue 'mon' mark to base with red characters. Overall 16cm high.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: No obvious damage or losses, some wear commensurate with age, very fine crazing.
Lot 230
TWO SIMILAR CHINESE PORCELAIN, BALUSTER SHAPED, LIDDED VASES in transitional Wucai style. Both decorated in enamel palette with military and court figures within stylised bands and floral and foliate borders. One vase (the smaller) has an underglaze blue incorrectly drawn Kangxi seal mark to the base, the larger vase unmarked. (Together with two hardwood stands). Approx. height 40cm and 42cm. (2) CONDITION REPORT: These are not a pair, painted in different styles and details but from similar influences. The smaller vase is much lighter and has fritting and losses to the glaze internally around the rim, the cover has a significant chip and assorted and various frits and glaze blemishes. The larger vase appearing in better condition and being more heavily potted, some wear and glaze blemishes. Both vases are in very dirty condition.
Lot 296
PAIR OF LATE VICTORIAN TURQUOISE OPALINE GLASS VASE LUSTRES, overall decorated with enamelled flowers within gilt rims on circular stepped bases, with clear prismatic cut lustres and spangles. 30.5cm high. (2)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: One of the top rims has chip to one of the projections, minor nibbles here and there to spangles and lustres, minor wear to gilding overall, but no other obvious serious damage, very minor nibbles to top projections.
Lot 298
LALIQUE GLASS 'CHEVREUSE' DESIGN VASE of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with raised bands of flower heads, patinated blue frosted finish, marked: 'R. Lalique, France' to base. 16cm high.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Deep scratch to interior of base of vase and the external base overall generally scratched and worn, blemishes/wear to the stained finish in places, scratch/blemish through one of the flower heads on the top bad, may be in manufacture, possibly a seam.
Lot 58
Small selection of vaseline glass, circa 1900-10, comprising Powell style shallow straw bowl in blue and light green opalescence, 20cm diameter; a blue opalescent straw baluster jack-in-the-pulpit vase, height 12.5cm; two blue and green opalescent small baluster vases, 9cm; ribbed green glass specimen vase, 15cm; and a blue and light green opalescent ovoid jug, 16.5cm (6)
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