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A GENTS STEEL ZENITH BRACELET WATCH circular silver dial signed Zenith Port-Royal Quartz with silver baton index and hands, date aperture at 3 o'clock position, original Zenith crown, lozenge-shaped case with a snap-on back, fitted with a brushed steel tapered link bracelet with folding snap signed Zenith. Case 38mm by 32mmWatch is not currently functioning and does not respond when a new battery is installed.
A GENTS STEEL ZENITH BRACELET WATCH square silver dial signed Zenith Quartz Port-Royal with gilt roman quarter indices and batons between, black gilt hands, date aperture at 3 o'clock position, the rectangular case with a steel bezel, gold-plated outer and snap-on case back, original Zenith crown, integral bi-colour bracelet with snap and ladder catch. Case 32mm by 29mm, total length 150mmWatch is currently functioning and appears to be keeping accurate time, general wear and tear commensuarte with age to all surfaces, some loss of gold plating to bracelet edges.
ZENITH Pilot Type 20, Ref 11.2432.4069/21.C900. Herrenarmbanduhr Stahl. Automatik-Uhrwerk. Schwarzes Ziffernblatt. Neuwertiger Zustand, ungetragen. Box und Papiere anbei. Erstkauf 12/2022 in Deutschland. Gehäuse Durchmesser ca. 44 mm (ohne Krone). Passend bis zu ca. 19,5cm Handgelenkumfang.| ZENITH Pilot Type 20, Ref 11.2432.4069/21.C900. Men's wrist watch. Steel. Automatic movement. Black dial. Mint condition, unworn. Box and papers enclosed. First purchase 12/2022 in Germany. Case diameter approx. 44 mm (without crown). Fits up to approx 19.5cm wristsize.
ZENITH, NINE CARAT GOLD OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, the round enamel dial with Roman hour markers, outer railroad seconds track in black, subsidiary dial at 6, 47mm caseQty: 71.7gMOVEMENT: Ticking at present. WEAR: Generally worn. DIAL: Fair condition. CRYSTAL/ACRYLIC: Fair condition. HANDS & MARKERS: Intact.
A collection of antique and later, gold and yellow metal jewellery. The lot to include a hallmarked 9ct cased AF wrist watch, hallmarked with import mark for Glasgow 1924, makers marks for ZWCo - Zenith Watch Co. AF 18ct gold topped and black stone cabochon set horseshoe stick pin, one stone not attached. A yellow metal mounted glazed hairwork jewellery fragment and two carved cameo portrait brooches with twisted yellow metal mounts. All unmarked items surface test as gold. Total weight approx 35.1g. Largest measures approx 5cm.
A 9ct gold Waltham full hunter pocket watch, signed movement AWW Co. Waltham U.S.A Traveler, machined turned decoration, white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, subsidiary second dial, blued hands, ALD 9ct gold case, Birmingham, 1933, w/o; a gold plated Zenith open faced pocket watch, 15 jewel Swiss movement, signed Zenith no. 1147838, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary second dial, ALD Star case, machine turned rear, vacant cartouche, n/w (2)
A scarce early WW2 era Zenith Indian Army issued pocket watch. Black dial with clear 1939 date, broad arrow marked, and a letter ‘I’ between the arrow and date, which would indicate an Indian Army issue. Luminescent cathedral hands, with the 12 and 3 numbers also being luminescent. Subsidiary dial at the 6 o’clock position. White metal case, marked to the back cover with a broad arrow, letter I, ‘G.S.MKI’ and the serial number 8173679. The screw off back cover has the Zenith logo and Swiss Made stamped to the inside of the case. Movement also marked Zenith, and numbered 3040340. Condition. The case is cosmetically clean and tidy. Dial is damaged in two places - at the 10 o’clock position where it has been repainted, and towards the centre of the subsidiary dial, and this has also been repainted. The watch winds and seems to work as it should, but this is by no means guaranteed. Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Zenith - An open-faced pocket watch, the case stamped '14K', the signed white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, gilt hands and subsidiary seconds dial, the four piece hinged case with a gilt metal cuvette housing a signed keyless wound movement jewelled up to and including the centre wheel, movement numbered 2257143, approximately 4.8cm diameter and 72g gross inclusive of movement
Zenith: A gentleman's 9ct gold wristwatchDate: Circa 1919Movement: Jewelled, manualDial: Black, Arabic hour markers, shaped hands with luminous inserts, subsidiary seconds at 6Case: Round polished, stamped 9ct inside back, fixed bar lugs, large pull-out crownStrap/Bracelet: Associated tan leatherBuckle/Clasp: Yellow metal buckleSize: 32mmWeight: 29g grossCondition:Case and back: Fair to good with typical micro-abrasions and tiny dentsCrystal: Light surface scratches overallDial: Light tarnishing and spotting, lume degradedHands: Lume almost completely degraded/missingStrap: PoorMovement: Winds, sets and runsNot guaranteed for timekeeping or water resistance - it is advised that this watch is inspected and serviced by a qualified jeweller or the original manufacturer before full use.
Zenith stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 1209 4, case no. 209Exxx, circular silvered dial with applied baton markers, minute markers, date aperture at the four/five positions and centre seconds, Zenith crown, signed cal. 2562C 17 jewel movement, Zenith black leather strap with signed buckle, 36mm-** Zenith box-Box and Papers - box - yes (lacking watch holder), papers - no.Movement - currently functioning.Dial - some mild wear to the very outer edge otherwise good.Glass - scratches present.Hands - surface marks present.Case - some surface scratches.Crown - adjusting correctly.Strap - wear and starting to split. -Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Zenith Grand Prix British Military nickel cased lever pocket watch, signed movement, no. 3246449, cuvette inscribed 'Grand Prix Paris 1900', signed Arabic numeral dial, signed case with Military arrow to the case back, 51mm; together with a British Military nickel cased lever pocket watch, unsigned 15 jewel 3 adjustments movement, unsigned black Arabic numeral dial, case back with Military arrow and markings 'A65532', 52mm (2)-Both currently functioning.
Zenith 9ct chronograph centre second lever pocket watch, Birmingham 1949, movement no. 2650xxx, signed gilt-frosted movement, the dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic numeral track, chronograph centre seconds an subsidiary 30-minute recording dial over constant seconds, Dennison case, no. 7000xx, 76.3gm, the back with a presentation inscription dated 1949, 49mm-Movement - appears currently functioning, the centre seconds whilst working sets back just prior to the 12 position so minor adjustment required. Dial - some light faint hairlines present.Glass - good.Hands - good.Case - the case back with inscription - see image for guidance. Crown - adjusts correctly.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots.
Collection of Breitling catalogues; together with a selection of watch catalogues and magazines to include QP Magazine, Tudor Collection 2021-2022, Elliot Brown, The Breguet Collections, Watches From IWC 2001/2002, Zenith Range Rover, IWC, Watch World, George White - The Clockmakers of London, Blancpain, Bell & Ross Catalogue 14>15, Jaeger-LeCoultre The Manufacture's Book Of Timepieces, A. Lange & Sohne When Time Came Home
Zenith gunmetal alarm travel pocket watch retailed by Brook & Son, Edinburgh, signed gilt-frosted movement with a lever escapement and tandem wound mainspring, with a hammer striking an gongs, the black dial with bold white Arabic numerals, outer minute markers with the alarm dial over constant seconds, case no. 107069, 48mm-Movement - TANDEM WOUND MAINSPRING, appears currently functioning with alarm striking correctly.Dial - good.Glass - good.Hands - clean with some surface bubbling - see image.Case - some typical wear and marks present - see images.Crown - adjusts correctly, pin-set.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots.
A collection of vintage gents wristwatches to include a Seiko 'diashock' bracelet watch, a titanium Zenith quartz wristwatch with date aperture, a gold plated Sekonda on leather strap, along with a gold plated Ermando on leather strap, a 1970's gold plated Sandoz, together with a 1950's gold plated steel Everite on leather strap, and a 1970's gold plated Nirvado watch on leather strap (1 bag) Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, for more information request a condition report with specific questions or please view in person
Rolex. A stainless steel automatic chronograph bracelet watchRolex. Chronographe bracelet en acier mouvement automatiqueModel: Cosmograph Daytona 'Zenith'Reference: 16520Date: Circa 1988Movement: 31-jewel Cal.4030 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, No.35164Dial: White, applied luminous filled baton hour markers, black outer 1/5th second divisions, black bordered subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, pointed baton hands with black and luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down Oyster back stamped 16500 inside, fixed bezel with tachymetre scale, shouldered crown flanked by twin screw down pushers, No.L686384Strap/Bracelet: Fitted steel 78360 Oyster link, end links stamped 503Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp date coded 02Signed: Case, dial & movementSize: 38mm Accompaniments: Rolex box, 2 spare links, black Daytona 'Inverted 6' spare dial, spare hour and chronograph hands Footnotes:The present Rolex Daytona 16520 contains the much celebrated calibre 4030 based on the Zenith El Primero movement. As the first automatic in the Rolex Daytona range the enthusiasm for this model persists today and is only growing as watch collectors compete to complete their Daytona collectionsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A modern Zenith El Primero Chronograph Automatic stainless steel wristwatch head, 40mm case, black dial with three subsiduary dials and date aperture, two push button stopwatch facility, numbered 01.300.400 to rear cover, on a non-Zenith stainless steel bracelet, overall in fair ot good condition but the watch has been worn and used, the case and cover have small dents and scractches, dial good, glass some marks, movement clean and running well and functioning
A modern Zenith El Primero Chronometer automatic stainless steel wristwatch, 39mm, silvered dial with three subsiduary dials and with day, month and date apertures, with two push button stopwatch facility, rear glazed cover with outer stainless steel case marked Chonomaster and numbered 01 0240 410, the winding arm numbered 15064, on a black faded leather strap, overall the watch appears in good condition with typical signs of wear, the dial is good and the case has some minor scratches, glass only lightly scratches, rear cover has scratches and wear and some built up of dirt in the screw holes, the strap is tatty and damaged, no box
A DIOR WATCH AND FOUR OTHERS (5)Comprising; a Christian Dior gilt metal bracelet wristwatch, the signed gilt octagonal dial with dot hour markers, gilt hands and date aperture at twelve o'clock, with the original guarantee card and further paperwork, also a Raymond Weil Parsifal steel and gilt metal gentleman's bracelet wristwatch, a Zenith steel and gilt metal lady's bracelet wristwatch, with the original guarantee card and further paperwork, a Rodolphe by Longines bracelet watch and a Gucci gilt metal lady's bracelet watch
Retro Trafalgar Quartz Gent's Wristwatch, on original bracelet with original instruction booklet; together with a modern Zenith quartz gent's wristwatch, in original box; Sekonda gent's wristwatch, on later expanding bracelet; and a vintage Avia 9ct gold cased gent's wristwatch, on later expanding bracelet, cufflinks, medallion pendants :- One TrayThe bracelet on the Avia watch is not 9ct gold.
The medals, war diary and historic aerial photographs of the "Tirpitz" of Lieutenant Commander Geoffrey Dunworth DSC, RN, comprising: Medals Distinguished Service Cross, lower limb dated 1942, hallmarked 1941, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Arctic Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Pair, British War Medal and Victory Medal 82613 Pte G Morley RAMC. Diary Walker's Pocket Diary for 1942, with occasional lengthy descriptive entries mid February - mid June, inscribed on endpaper S/L(A) G Dunworth DSC RNVR 38 Rochdale Road Blackley Manchester 9. In early 1942 the German battleship "Tirpitz" was deployed to Norway and stationed near Trondheim. There it again became the high priority target of the Royal Navy, such was the grave danger the battleship posed to Arctic Convoys. A search force of six Fairey Albacore bi-plane torpedo bombers from HMS "Victorious" was dispatched to locate the Tirpitz early on March 9 following intercepted Enigma messages that the German battleship was moving to attack Convoys QP8 and PQ12. As Observer on one of the aircraft, Dunworth, an accomplished photographer, captured images of the German battleship accompanied by the destroyer Z14 Freidrich Ihn taking avoiding action at sea. They are a unique record not only of the perilous lives of Albacore crews but also one of the most famous battleships in the history of naval warfare. Dunworth's diary included in the lot record the events of that morning: "05:00 Flap for Emergency Reconnaissance... took off at 06.30 with L/A Davies and S/L Birch. Just over an hour later the pilot reported an "island" about 25-30 miles ahead. It was the "Tirpitz" escorted by one destroyer. Remained shadowing and reporting along with another of our aircraft who sighted about the same time. She was a tremendous size and amazingly fast and seemed to be as manoeuvrable as a destroyer. At 08:40 tracer suddenly flashed by the window and then a long burst in the back cockpit. I saw water bottles and fire extinguishers smash up and then a lot of blood all over the place. Fighter had got unobserved under our tail and closed right in before firing. Warned pilot and conned him into cloud and safety before second burst could get us. Luckily remained conscious [and] was able to navigate back despite blood over my instruments and charts (it froze solid with cold and had to be scraped off). My chart board shot up... Reached fleet and landed at 09:30. Put on stretcher and taken down torpedo lift to emergency dressing station." Dunworth goes on to give an account of the attack by twelve Albacores that immediately followed his mission, and the losses "...Plane was on fire as it pulled out of dive but Ray kept it under control and dropped his fish [torpedo] before crashing. He was my normal driver [pilot] a good pal and a first class pilot". The albums contain many other images of Royal Navy and enemy aircraft, including the Bismarck turning away from an air attack and on fire after aerial torpedo attack. Photographs 1941-1948. Seven albums of approximately 770 photographs, many unique and almost all unpublished, mostly taken by Geoffrey Dunworth and captioned, almost all mounted on corners only, including aerial reconnaissance photographs of the Tirpitz, Royal Navy convoys and ships, aircraft in flight, formation, crashes on land and sea, formal and informal groups of his Fleet Air Arm shipmates, King George VI boarding HMS "Victorious" August 1941, rescued crew of a German U-boat boarding the same, scenes ashore at naval and other overseas locations from Iceland to Australia and few scenes on home leave. Other items Comprising Zenith deck watch, No 3286551, 1942 in "Staybrite" screw-back case, maker's name, number and Broad Arrow on dial and movement, Fleet Air Arm cloth insignia and tunic buttons, miscellaneous medals, including replicas, signalling telescope by Aitchison London, No 7383, sheathed in stitched brown leather with lens caps, a crudely chiselled Indian steel jambiya, Pilot's Notes General 4th edition ring bound card covers 1949 (G Dunworth Lieut DSC RN), notes on a copied typescript of a Short Radar Course 1949, foolscap, English Electric Company Ltd Canberra B Mk II Schedule of Flight Test Requirements 3, 1953, blue wrappers, foolscap, cloth covered aircraft navigator's folder, two privately printed Christmas cards and a letter from the popular author, conservationist and WWII and G Dunworth's wartime friend, John Moore (1907-1967) Provenance: The recipient Lieutenant Commander G Dunworth DSC, RN; thence by descent to the present vendor.
Zenith, a lady's 9ct gold round bracelet watch, circa 1973. The white enamelled dial with black Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds at 6, two piece case with hallmarks for London 1973, the associated 9ct gold cable-link bracelet Birmingham 1966, Zenith 17 jewel unadjusted movement, Cal/1740,, the watch weighs 17g gross (the case, bracelet and glass weigh 13.2g gross) Condition Report: We do not guarantee any watch for accuracy. The watch ticking, the set hands functioning. The bracelet broken near the wire lugs.
Zenith, a stainless steel El Primero Chronomaster Star Open Love wrist watch, reference 03.1230.4021, signed automatic movement calibre 4021, fitted to a signed blue leather strap with stainless steel deployant buckle, box, case measures 37mmMovement is currently functioningThe chronograph counts one minute, but the hour counter has not been tested due to time constraintsDial appears to be in good conditionHands appear to be in good conditionCase has some marks and mostly small scratchesGlass has mostly light scratches onlyStrap shows marks, creasing and some discolourationThe case measurement stated in our main descriptions always excludes the crown unless otherwise statedThis lot comes with a box, but no papersPlease note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctionsClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Zenith, a limited edition stainless steel El Primero 36.000 VPH chronograph wrist watch, circa 2010, number 100 from an edition of 1975, reference 03.2041.400/51.C496, signed automatic movement calibre 400, serial 108379, fitted to a signed black leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle, box and papers, case measures 42mmMovement is currently functioningThe chronograph counts one minute, but the hour counter has not been tested due to time constraintsDial appears to have minor marks onlyHands show minor marks onlyCase has marks, scratches and a few dints to lugsGlass has mostly small marks onlyStrap has a few marks and moderate creasingThe case measurement stated in our main descriptions always excludes the crown unless otherwise statedThis lot comes with a box and papers dated 26/08/2010Please note that we cannot guarantee the working order, accuracy or water resistance of any watches sold in our auctionsClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A VINTAGE 9ct GOLD ZENITH WRIST WATCH RETAILED BY J.H. LUNN LTD, BELFAST. 17 JEWELS, REF NUMBER 5083250. DATED 1959, LONDON, SPONSOR MARK D.S.&S. FOR D SHACKMAN & SONS. DIAMETER 35mm DIAL. THE WATCH FULLY WINDS, AND IS TICKING AND KEEPING TIME FOR THE HOUR TESTED. HOWEVER WITH ALL TIMEPIECES WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER ANY FORM OF GUARANTEE.
Zenith 9ct gold cased gents manual wind wristwatch on original leather strap with buckle - 34mm case - running Ebel military marked stainless steel gents manual wind wristwatch (32mm case) marked A.T.P.48122 (& crows foot) - obvious deterioration to hands and dial and running BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE TIMEKEEPING OR RUNNING OF THIS OR ANY WATCH / CLOCK ONCE IT HAS LEFT THE PREMISES
A group of gentlemen's watches and pocket watches,comprising a gold open faced top wind pocket watch, a white enamel dial, the case stamped 'Star 10 year Dennison Watch Case Co Ltd 25', a silver open faced verge fusee key wind pocket watch, 52mm diameter, a white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, a hinged 'swing out' movement no. 173938, plain dust cover, Birmingham 1897, suspended by a silver guard chain, Birmingham 1889, a gentlemen's stainless steel Tissot 'Visodate' automatic strap watch, 36mm diameter, a stainless steel Mappin 'Campaign' mechanical bracelet watch, 30mm diameter, and a stainless steel Zenith quartz bracelet watch, 34mm diameter9ct gold - 80.13g, silver - 211.08gCondition ReportMaker's mark silver pocket watch JR.Both pocket watches currently running. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running.Hands adjust.Gold pocket watch glass can become loose when opening the front case.With four base metal watch keys.Tissot watch not currently running.Mappin watch currently running. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running.Crown winds and hands adjust.Zenith watch not currently running. May require new battery.Marks and scratches.Tarnish.As found.
ZENITH A GOLD COLOURED WRIST WATCH, NO. 498A787, CIRCA 1965Movement: Cal. 2531, manual wind, 19 jewels Case: Gold coloured case, snap case back, stamped 18K 750 with a poinçon Dial: Silvered Strap: Unsigned black leather strap with gold plated pin buckle Size: 34mm Signed: Case, dial, movement, crown Accessories: None Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows light scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Strap shows marks and creasing. Buckle appears to be in good condition with minor marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.36g grossThis lot does not come with box or papers.Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
Zenith: A Rare Stainless Steel Top Wind Wristwatch, signed Zenith, 1935, (calibre 10-1/2-2) manual wound lever movement signed and numbered 3081223, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, case with faceted lugs, winding crown above 12, snap-on back signed and numbered inside 8142811 27mm wideCase with small scratches in parts, later strap, two very minor chips to the dial edge which are covered and not visible when the bezel is in place, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order. Watch has recently been serviced.
Zenith. An agate keyless wind open face pocket watchDate: Circa 1925Movement: Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balanceDial: White, black Arabic numeral hour markers, outer gilt dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel spadeCase: Formed from one piece of well figured polished agate stoneSigned: Dial & movementSize: 50mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
† A VERY FINE GEORGE I BURR WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKGEORGE GRAHAM, LONDON, NO. 662 CIRCA 1725The five latched knopped pillar two train bell striking movement with thick plates measuring 7.625 inches high by 6 inches wide stamped 662 to the lower edge at the rear, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power, deadbeat escapement with inverted Y-shaped pallets, and regulated by the original brass-rod seconds pendulum with calibrated rating nut reading against a brass nib-piece to the lenticular bob, the rack strike train with finely worked steelwork and extensive use of cocks for the pivots incorporating distinctive sculpted feet screwed to the frontplate, the 12 inch square brass dial with narrow subsidiary seconds ring, shuttered winding holes, calendar aperture incorporating pin adjustment and oval plate signed Geo: Graham, London to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll-pierced blued steel hands and double-screwed fine gilt Indian mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with foliate strapwork engraved infill to the margins between, the right-hand edge with slotted lever for the bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and the lower edge engraved with repeat signature Geo: Graham, London, the movement and dial with original seatboard and secured via a brass T-bracket applied to the inside of the backboard behind the movement, the case with moulded upstand to the domed caddy surmount set on shallow mounded box upstand with cavetto moulded upper edge, over ogee moulded cornice, foliate scroll fretwork frieze and hinged front with glazed dial aperture flanked by three-quarter columns with crisply cast gilt brass capitals and bases to the front angles, the sides with fine scroll-pierced frets and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear continuing up past the frieze to meet the underside of the lintel, the trunk with concave throat moulding over 40 inch rectangular door fronted with fine book-matched figured veneers within a slender herringbone border and complex cavetto cross-grain edge mouldings, the interior of the door with remnants of the original paper equation table beneath ivorine service label for CAMERER CUSS and various inventory numbers, the left hand top edge of the door punch stamped 662, the sides veneered with twin herringbone bordered panels within crossbanded surrounds, the plinth base with cavetto top moulding over herringbone bordered book matched veneered front and conforming single panel veneered sides, on cavetto moulded skirt.224cm (88.25ins) high, 49.5cm (19.5ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Provenance:The property of a central London financial institution; acquired prior to 1925 to form part of a collection housed in a purpose-built prestigious Georgian style office building.George Graham was born in around 1673 in Kirklinton, Cumberland, but by 1688 he had moved to London and entered into an apprenticeship with Henry Aske. Graham gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1695 and went to work for Thomas Tompion, whose niece, Elizabeth, he married at St. Mary le Bow in September 1704. After the Tompion's failed partnership with Edard Banger Graham was trusted to become his successor with the two makers entering into a formal a partnership in 1711. On Tompion's death in 1713 George Graham inherited the business 'on the corner of Water Lane in Fleet Street' and continued there until 1720 when he relocated to 'the Dial and One Crown' further up Fleet Street, nearer Fleet Bridge.George Graham maintained the same exacting standards as his former master and also continued the serial numbering system established in around 1680/81. In 1722 he served as Master of the Clockmakers' Company and went on to establish himself as one of the most important clockmakers of his generation. Amongst his achievements was the further development of the deadbeat escapement, invention of the mercury compensated pendulum and the cylinder watch escapement. As well as clocks and watches George Graham was also a highly accomplished maker of scientific instruments with perhaps his most famous creation being the planetarium made for Charles Boyle, Earl of Orrery. He also produced the great mural quadrant for Edmund Halley at Greenwich observatory, also a fine transit instrument and the zenith sector used by James Bradley in his discoveries. Through his observations in testing his very highly regarded compasses Graham also discovered the diurnal variation in the terrestrial magnetic field in 1722/23.George Graham also became an ardent supporter of John Harrison in the development of his marine chronometers to the extent that he forwarded an interest free private loan of £200 to Harrison to facilitate the building of H1. George Graham died in 1751 and was buried next to his former master in Westminster Abbey, leaving the business in the hands of a former apprentices, Samuel Barclay and Thomas Colley. George Graham's legacy is perhaps best reflected by the subsequent work of another former apprentice, Thomas Mudge, who went on to continue in the development of the marine chronometer after Harrison, and to invent the lever watch escapement. The present clock is a fully-developed 'textbook' example of George Graham's highly refined design of longcase clock produced from just prior to 1720 until around the time of his death in 1751. Very much following in his former master's footsteps the fully latched movement incorporates bolt-and-shutter maintaining power, very finely finished delicate steelwork and extensive use of cocks for the under-dial motion and strike work. The escapement is of 'Graham' deadbeat type however this design of escapement was first used by Tompion for two regulators for Greenwich observatory in 1776. The original pendulum is a nice, relatively rare survivor and allows precise adjustment via the calibrated rating nut reading against a nib-piece applied to the large lenticular bob. The dial is beautifully finished with engraving between spandrels executed by Tompion's engraver 'G515' (see Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 page 224). The case is beautifully proportioned with sophisticated mouldings and very well chosen tight-grained veneers laid to exhibit their fine figuring to best effect. The extensive use of fine scroll-pierced frets is a Tompion/Graham trait and details such as herringbone bordered crossbanded panels to each side of the plinth demonstrate an attention to detail beyond any other maker of the period. Amongst George Graham's surviving walnut longcase clocks, number 661 (the preceding serial number to that of the present clock) was offered at Bonham's, London, sale of Fine Clocks 9th December 2008, (lot 141 - with no caddy superstructure present) for £80-120,000; and was more recently sold (with a restored caddy) by Ben Wright, Tetbury for an undisclosed sum. Number 681 is known as 'The Cay Graham' as it still retains its original record of sale to Robert Cay (1649-1754) in 1728...TO READ MORE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
A GEORGE I POCKET WATCH MOVEMENT IN LATER SILVER CASEGEORGE GRAHAM, LONDON, NO. 5078 CIRCA 1725, THE DIAL AND CASE 1795The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with jewelled endstone and fine female mask at the junction with conforming pierced and engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Geo. Graham, London and numbered 5078, now with a later slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial and gilt spade hands, the later silver inner case applied with suspension post and ring at twelve o'clock, fitted with convex glass to bezel and marked for London 1795 maker W.H. for William Howard II, the outer case with marks matching the inner. The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins approx.) diameter; the outer case 5cm (2ins) diameter. George Graham was born in around 1673 in Kirklinton, Cumberland, but by 1688 he had moved to London and entered into an apprenticeship with Henry Aske. Graham gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1695 and went to work for Thomas Tompion, whose niece, Elizabeth, he married at St. Mary le Bow in September 1704. After the Tompion's failed partnership with Edard Banger Graham was trusted to become his successor with the two makers entering into a formal a partnership in 1711. On Tompion's death in 1713 George Graham inherited the business 'on the corner of Water Lane in Fleet Street' and continued there until 1720 when he relocated to 'the Dial and One Crown' further up Fleet Street, nearer Fleet Bridge.George Graham maintained the same exacting standards as his former master and also continued the serial numbering system established in around 1680/81. In 1722 he served as Master of the Clockmakers' Company and went on to establish himself as one of the most important clockmakers of his generation. Amongst his achievements was the further development of the deadbeat escapement, invention of the mercury compensated pendulum and the cylinder watch escapement. As well as clocks and watches George Graham was also a highly accomplished maker of scientific instruments with perhaps his most famous creation being the planetarium made for Charles Boyle, Earl of Orrery. He also produced the great mural quadrant for Edmund Halley at Greenwich observatory, also a fine transit instrument and the zenith sector used by James Bradley in his discoveries. Through his observations in testing his very highly regarded compasses Graham also discovered the diurnal variation in the terrestrial magnetic field in 1722/23.George Graham also became an ardent supporter of John Harrison in the development of his marine chronometers to the extent that he forwarded an interest free private loan of £200 to Harrison to facilitate the building of H1. George Graham died in 1751 and was buried next to his former master in Westminster Abbey, leaving the business in the hands of a former apprentice, Samuel Barclay (who subsequently entered into partnership with Thomas Colley). George Graham's legacy is perhaps best reflected by the subsequent work of another former apprentice, Thomas Mudge, who went on to continue in the development of the marine chronometer after Harrison, and to invent the lever watch escapement. The present watch is noted in Evans, Jeremy, Carter, Jonathan and Wright, Ben THOMAS TOMPION, 300 YEARS as a timepiece in a silver case with no dates provided for the case hallmark. The nearest adjacent watches with recorded dates for their cases are 5065 dated 1724 and 5012 dated 1725. From this the movement of the present watch can be dated to 1724/25.
An 18ct gold Zenith bracelet watch, with steel bracelet, a tonneau case, with white dial and black Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, case and lid with Swiss head of Helvetia, marks for 18ct standard, case no. 2531584, to an after market steel bracelet, 52.67g,together with a group of silver jewellery,to include a 1977 Jubilee silver ingot pendant with feature hallmarks, a curb link chain, a circular silver filigree pendant and chain, an open bangle with rope twist feature, stamped with maker's cartouche 'CF', and a curb link bracelet with four charms - tiger, tortoise, boat, and head. All tested for sterling silver, 128.82g - totalCondition ReportWatch - cracked dial, gold dented.Both pendants appear to be unworn. Bangle tarnished. Bracelet heavily tarnished.
A Gentlemen's 9ct gold mechanical strap watch, 35mm diameter, a white enamel dial, hollow black Arabic numerals, blued skeleton hands, minute hand vacant, subsidiary seconds dial at 6, hinged movement signed Zenith, no. 2377348, case no. 385989 F, to a later strap and base metal buckle, 38.15gCondition ReportNot currently running.Crown winds and hands adjust.Minute hand vacant.Luminosity to skeleton hand discoloured.Dial showing discolouration and residue to edge.One hairline crack to enamel running from 6 to 9 of dial.Later strap and base metal buckle. Base metal buckle worn.Marks and scratches to surfaces. Marks to case edge from repeated opening.Some tarnish.

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