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A pair of modern pine two door wardrobes in the French taste, with fielded panelled doors enclosing a hanging space over two drawers, 112 cm wide x 66 cm deep x 207 cm high, together with a pair of modern pine three drawer bedside chests to match, 64 cm wide x 47 cm deep x 63 cm high

A George III mahogany bureau, the plain top over a sloping fall enclosing a fitted interior, with central cupboard door flanked by deed drawers, secret drawers, pigeon holes and other drawers, over a central drawer flanked by two short drawers, over three further long drawers, with brass swan neck handles, flanked by quarter cut stop fluted pilasters on ogee bracket feet, 106 cm wide x 51 cm deep x 112.5 cm high

1949 Riley RMA 1496cc. Registration number TBC. Chassis number 39S16526. Engine number 16549. Sold with the V5C, two keys, photographic restoration 1985-89, large history folder, books and some spares.PLEASE NOTE, DVLA are in the process of issuing an age related registration number for the car. When this has been completed Spicers will deal with the transfer of ownership and a new V5C will be issued.The Riley RM Series was produced from 1945 until 1955. It was the last model developed independently by Riley prior to the 1952 merger of Riley's still new owner Nuffield, with Austin to form BMC. There were four types of RM vehicles produced. All used Riley engines with four cylinders in-line, hemispherical combustion chambers and twin camshafts mounted high at the sides of the cylinder block. The RMA was a large saloon, and was replaced by the RME, both used a 1496 cc engine developed before WWII. The RMB was a longer car and used a 2.5 L 16 hp "Big Four" engine. TBC has known history from 1968 when Martin Croston bought it from a scrap yard in Rochdale, for £15, those were the days! He sold it to Mr Whittle in 1969, then Roy Sawford in 1971, David Brown in 1973, and Alistair Cameron in 1974 then Kevin Newton. By 1984 it was with James Findlay and it was in need of a total restoration. This was undertaken between 1985 and 1989. It was fully stripped back with new ash A, B, and C posts, the engine was rebuilt with shell bearings, the whole leather interior, the roof lining and door cards, in addition to the full respray the roof covering was replaced. After some use it was sold it to Charles Batty of Huddersfield in 1995 and our vendor bought it in 2003. He has kept a detail log of work he has undertaken over the years including a new clutch in 2009, and the cylinder head skimmed in 2012. He now finds it too large for his needs and has bought a smaller classic. It should be noted that the drivers front window winder no longer open it (they were prone to leaking) and that there is a spare key hidden in the chassis....ask the auctioneer!

Edwardian mahogany inlaid display cabinet with shelf above oval bevelled mirrored glass plate, with single astragal glazed door and three shelves within on square tapering spade legs and brass feet and casters, 139cm high x 56cm wide x 35.5cm deep

Glass and mahogany shop display cabinet with shelves and wooden door, H 51cm, W 27.5cm, D 25cm

Selection of antique mixed brass items including Art Nouveau apple ashtray, fly ash tray, small ewer jug, spirit level, Cornish imp, crescent moon trinket tray, cat pipe rest, paperweight, woodpecker wall plaque, door bell, flower bell, tortoise, etc

20th century mahogany Carlton House style desk with central cupboard door flanked by an arrangement of eight drawers and two recesses, green leatherette inset top above two frieze drawers on fluted tapering legs and brass casters, 91cm high x 106.5cm wide x 58cm deep

George III mahogany and box wood inlay linen press having fretwork to cornice, twin door cupboard above a bank of six drawers each with pierced brass fret work back plates. Measures 94 x 33 x 61cm.

Mid century teak hanging shelf, with central drop flap cupboard door flanked by open shelves, 37cm high x 115.5cm wide x 23.5cm deep

Vintage brass fox head door knocker, 14.5cm high

Old Chinese pressed tea block, iron cannonball, cast snail door wedge and a bronze figural oil lamp.

Arts & Crafts oak two-door dresser base

2 easels, door stop, 2 x Rabone folding yardsticks and a briefcase

An XVIII Century Mahogany Longcase Clock, with swan neck pediment, arched white moon roller dial inscribed ".... Nottingham", with Roman numerals and date box, the trunk with shaped door.Dial approx. 32.5 cm wide.

A Robert Thompson (Mouseman) Adzed Oak Bedside Cabinet, the single panelled door enclosing a shelf, carved mouse signature, plate glass to top, 68cm high x 38cm deep x 41cm wide.No visible cracks, woodworm, breaks or restoration. Some fading to the front.

An Early XX Century Oak Cased Gilbert of Sheffield Wind-Up Gramophone, with hinged lid, turntable, needle arm, cupboard door with shelf for 10" and 12" records, side winder, 78cm high, 49cm wide.

A XIX Century Mahogany Cylinder Pot Cupboard, with a marble insert to top, cupboard door and plinth base, 67cm high.

A XX Century Chinese Hardwood Cabinet, the upper and lower sections each with open shelves and cupboard doors carved with mythical heads, on shaped and scroll feet, 168cm high, 70cm wide.Joint and fitting loose in some places. One backboard missing from behind top cupboard door. One loose piece. Some areas of repair - see images.

An Early XX Century Travelling Carriage Clock, the brass case with bevelled glass panels, the Tuscan columns with white metal caps, the gilt circular dial with Arabic and Roman numerals, 10.5cm high (handle up), the blue leather case inscribed C. Hullard.Height without handle approx. 8 cm high. Case has leather door and fitted pocket to back to store it in.

A XIX Century Mahogany Cylindrical Pot Cupboard, with a marble insert to top, cupboard door with plinth base, 67cm high.

2003 Porsche Carrera C2 996Registration number KX03 VKKMidnight Blue with a grey interiorManual 6 speed 3.6 litreApprox. 64,500 recorded milesMOT expires 20th August 2025ULEZ CompliantRecent work undertaken on the car includes the renewal of front brake pipes, air conditioning pipe and condenser, engine mounts and exhaust back boxMinor service, brake fluid change and aux drive belt change in 2024Owner states the bodywork is in good condition and the previous owner had a ceramic coat appliedHPI clearVendor informs us the factory PCM/CD radio unit appears to not be working, and recommends replacement or upgradeFront storage struts replacement recommendedIMS bearing has not been upgraded during the vendors ownership and there is no evidence that is has beenVendor states there are the typical minor scratches - in the obvious places (near front storage latch, doors/door handles, see images)All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditionsThis lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 28th March. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £100 + VAT, to include the first week of storage, unless otherwise noted. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice

An Elizabeth II miniature St Paul's Club door on a dark stone base, St Paul's Club, Birmingham 1994, height 10.5cm, silver weight indeterminable

A late 20thC teak three door lockable wardrobe, with matching turned wooden handles, and brass effect clothes rail, 194cm high, 137cm wide, 58cm deep, together with another matching three door wardrobe, 194cm high, 137cm wide, 58cm deep, and a two door wardrobe, 194cm high, 91cm wide, 58cm deep.

A group of furniture, including a wall mounted teak two door glazed display case, with castellatted upper and lower mouldings, and brass effect hinges, 70cm high, 153cm wide, 25cm deep, together with an oak sideboard, with carved geometric detail and floral designs, on plank feet, with cross brace, 90cm high, 150cm wide, 43cm deep, and a wall mounted display case, with two bevelled glazed doors, with five glass shelves, above three small drawers, with brass drop handles, castellated over hanging pelmet, 81cm high, 90cm wide, 18cm deep, and a display cabinet, with two glass glazed doors, and over hanging upper carved castellated pelmet, 109cm high, 95cm wide, 33cm deep. WARNING! This lot contains untested or unsafe electrical items. It is supplied for scrap or re-conditioning only. TRADE ONLY

A bamboo conservatory style rocking chair and footstool, a white painted shelving unit and cupboard, single drawer, single door, with distressed crackle glaze ceramic handles, on pedestal feet, with over hanging cornice, 199cm high, 62cm wide, 40cm deep.

A REGENCY MAHOGANY KNEEHOLE DRESSING TABLE BY GILLOWS, CIRCA 1807 The panelled doors enclosing shelves, the underside of the kneehole with a bone label 'MONTGOMERIE' 81cm high, 137cm wide, 54.5cm deepProvenance: Christie's London, 500 Years: Decorative Arts (7881), 18th November 2010, Lot 174, (£28,750 incl. BP) Supplied by Gillows in 1807 to Hugh Montgomerie, 12th Earl of Eglinton (1739-1819) or to his son Lord Archibald Montgomerie (1773-1814) for Coilsfield House ('The Castle of Montgomerie'), Ayrshire. Property of a Gentleman, London Hugh Montgomerie and his son Archibald were significant Gillows' clients, supplying both Eglinton Castle, Ayrshire and in 1807 the newly built Coilsfield House, much displaying the firm's characteristic reeded decoration and geometric mouldings seen on the present lot. A pair of dressing tables bearing the same 'MONTGOMERIE' label are probably part of the same commission, see Christie's, London, 19th November 2009, lot 110. Furthermore, for a Regency ebonised and parcel gilt armchair that is nearly identical to a set also commissioned for Lord Montgomerie at Coilsfield House, see lot 279 in this sale.For a comparable hollow fronted Gillows dressing table see Susan Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London 1730-1840, Antique Collectors' Club, 2008, pl 382. Other related dressing tables include those supplied by Gillows in 1813 to Hackwood Park, Hampshire, see Christie's, Hackwood Park, 20th/22nd April 1998, lot 364 (£47,700). Other similar dressing tables were commissioned from Gillows for Tatton Park, Cheshire (see N.Goodison and J.Hardy, 'Gillows at Tatton Park', Furniture History Society, 1970, pl18a and 20a. Condition Report: Some marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old repairs to the corners of drawer fronts, careful polishing could improve the appearance of these considerably. Some small losses. A ring mark and additional dark marks and scratches to the top. Noticeable sun fading overall. Careful attention by a restorer will bring this back to its full potential. Door locks appear original; two keys present which operate both cabinets. Keys likely made later to fit locks. Handles appear original Drawer linings are all solid mahogany, the largest drawer with a split through the floor of it, as expected for age. Some staining to drawer and cupboard interior as expected for age and use. Two one door lock the projecting element has created a hole through the adjacent timber. Overall, this is a fine piece of furniture, the attention from a good restorer could considerably improve the appearance of this lot, without significant cost. One side of the gallery split and with a shallow recess worn or cut into it due to a previous glass top. Please see all additional images as visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y  A GEORGE III MAHOGANY CLOTHES PRESS IN THE MANNER OF WILLIAM CRAWFORD, CIRCA 1770 207cm high, 131cm wide, 81cm deep For a comparable example of clothes press attributed to William Crawford, see Sotheby's, The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma, 24th March 2021, Lot 255. William Crawford (fl. 1768-83), worked as a cabinetmaker and upholsterer at 228 High Holborn, London. In 1770 he supplied furniture to Sir Edward Knatchbull, 7th Baronet (1704-1789). Please note: Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption certificate for the ivory in this lot (Ref: W4MMBL9H) Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Some small losses and some old repairs. All interior slides are present. Door lock is possibly a replacement but of the period. The screws are of various dates. The drawer locks are also probably period replacements. There are slight gaps adjacent to the locks and the screws vary to each other. A key is present for the door locks yet id lacking for drawer locks however they are open. Some fading overall. To the rear edge of the right-hand side panel there is some splitting and adjacent loss (see images). Drawer handles are original. All feet and rear panels are original. Some discolouration and one ivory escutcheon fitting with a crack fitting. Overall appears cleaned or 'washed off', would benefit from some waxing. There is a slight warp to the door panels causing a minor gap, visible in some places.Please see all additional images as visual reference to condition.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY GILT BRONZE DOOR STOP CIRCA 1820 In the form of a hound, the base cast iron 39cm high, 16.5cm wide, 8cm deep

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BRASS MOUNTED SECRETAIRE CABINET IN THE MANNER OF JOHN CHANNON, CIRCA 1780 The bevelled mirror plate inset door opening to a shelved interior, above a fall front opening to a fitted interior of pigeon holes and small drawers centred by a cupboard door, the base with a drawer opening to a slide covering a fitted interior comprising of division, lidded compartments and a pen tray, the lower doors opening to an arrangement of drawers 189cm high, 93cm wide, 57cm deep overall

A GREEN JAPANNED AND GILT CHINOISERIE WARDROBE LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY The panelled doors enclosing a shelf and a hanging rail 232cm high, 152cm wide, 60cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old chips, splits and losses. The gilt decoration with some areas of fragmentary loss, cracking and surface marks. A key is present but at the time of this report it does not operate the lock. However the lock is open. There is a later magnetic catch to the top of the right door to hold the doors in place when closed. The underside of the stand with some later cross stretchers applied. Some possible areas of retouching throughout. Please see all additional images as a visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

Y A FLEMISH, EBONY, EBONISED, TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY CABINET ON STAND PROBABLY ANTWERP, MID TO LATE 17TH CENTURY With upper lidded compartment above doors opening to an arrangement of drawers around a central cupboard door, the interior decorated with inset painted copper panels depicting scenes from Classical mythology to include: to inside of doors "The Judgment of Midas" after Jan van den Hoecke, "Landscape with Minerva and the Muses" after Guilliam Forchondt the Elder, smaller drawers and top with panels depicting Hercules and the Abduction of Deianira, Perseus and Andromeda etc 174cm high, 111cm wide, 51cm deep A close comparison can be made with the present lot and the mid-17th century Antwerp cabinet at Burghley House (Ref: FUR0871c). The Burghley cabinet was recorded in the 1690 Devonshire Schedule, an inventory listing an extensive bequest from Elizabeth, Countess of Devonshire (1619-1689), to her daughter Anne, Countess of Exeter (1649-1703) where it was listed as .'A Large Ebony Cabinet painted with Landscapes and figures on the outside". Clearly it seems to draw upon the same atelier of painters working at the period with near identical panels to insides of the two doors. A related cabinet on stand sold in these rooms 23rd June 2023, Lot 10, (£20,000 excl. BP). For another closely related cabinet on stand with comparable painted panels see Christie's, Important Early European Furniture, Sculpture and Tapestries, London, 8th November 2007, Lot 138, (£46,100 incl. BP). Please note, Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption certificate for the ivory in this lot (Ref: 2LR1T3UT). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old chips, splits and cracks Various old repairs to veneers and moulded elements Handles to the interior are possibly old replacements Four keys are present and operate all locks Some possible re-touching to ebonised finished in places Backboards appear to be later replacements Fabric lining to the interior of the top is a later addition The stand is possibly later 19th century associated, but is difficult to determine on account of ebonised finished. The left hand cabinet door does not hold open and tends to swing inwards. The painted panels with the expected slight discolouration and fragmentary losses, there is a larger section of loss and subsequent repair to the left hand door panel adjacent to the soldier's head - see images. The mirror panels to the interior of the central section with the expected depletion, losses and bloom. Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A REGENCY BLACK LACQUER AND JAPANNED SIDE CABINET CIRCA 1815 142cm high, 87.5cm wide, 48.5cm deep A very closely related japanned side cabinet sold Christie's London, Important English Furniture & Tapestries, Property From The Collection of The Late Mrs Susan Remington-Hobbs, Daughter of Lady Baillie of Lowndes House and Leeds Castle (6564), 2nd May 2002, Lot 128 (£4,182 incl. BP). SALEROOM NOTICE: Please note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption certificate for the ivory in this lot (Ref: XUUSQG3B). It is therefore now subject to CITES import and export regulations. Condition Report: SALEROOM NOTICE: Please note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption certificate for the ivory in this lot (Ref: XUUSQG3B). It is therefore now subject to CITES import and export regulations. Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks, knocks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The top section rests on the top of the cabinet, there are signs of screw holes from possible previous fixing of the top section to the base.There are some construction joint cracks including to the top with some discreet later possible nail heads visible and some later inset patches of wood. There are some signs of old worm.There is a later key that operates the lock on the door; the pleated silk is brittle and with some tears.A highly decorative cabinet with well retained painted gilt decoration.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE CHEST ON CHEST CIRCA 1780 The secretaire fall front opening to a tooled leather writing surface below an arrangement of drawers and pigeon holes around a central cupboard door 203cm high, 127.5cm wide, 62cm deep

Y  A REGENCY ROSEWOOD AND BRASS STRUNG BREAKFRONT OPEN BOOKCASE CIRCA 1820 On gilt bronze lion paw feet 92cm high, 129cm wide, 32cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some old splits and chips. Some filler applied to the top in places, see images for details. Old filled tac holes to the raised tablet sections of the upper frieze from where mounts previously sat. Some brass stringing has been repaired, and two sections have been replaced with timber inset. The expected tarnishing and discoloration to brass inlay in places. Some minor hole veneer and moulding repairs and brass lion paw feet have good age and suit the piece well but are likely later associated. One of the central brass inlaid pilaster is hinged this is because the central section was once a door and has been adapted. The opposing pilaster with a small recess from where the doors locking bar once sat. Please see all additional images as a visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BOXWOOD STRUNG BEDSIDE CUPBOARDS CIRCA 1800 One with a printed part label 'HOULT..DEPOSITO.. W 58..' 81cm high, 40cm wide, 35.5cm deep Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks, knocks and abrasions consistent with age and use.Observations include: some torn veneer to one door; grooves from door catches; crack to the interior of one door and side; some repairs to wavy galleries; the cupboards are finished to all sides.A pair of bedside cupboards of classic line.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE GEORGE III CARVED MAHOGANY AND TULIPWOOD CROSSBANDED CABINET BOOKCASE CIRCA 1775 the finely pierced swan neck cresting with carved acanthus scrolls terminating in carved sunflowers and centred by a similarly inlaid medallion, the glazed doors with gothic arched tulipwood astragals enclosing three adjustable shelves, the base with a slide and pair of panelled doors enclosing an arrangement of shelves, two short and three graduated long drawers, labelled verso 'APTER FREDERICKS LTD'. 274cm high, 143cm wide, 45cm deep Provenance: Private collection, London Acquired Christie's St James's, 17th May 2017, Lot 122 (£40,000) Apter Fredericks Ltd. A related bookcase sold Christie's London, Important English Furniture Inc. The Mermaid House Collection, 12th November 1998, Lot 180 (£65,300 incl. BP). Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.The interior of the cornice is ebonised and has electrical fittings, likewise the back of the crest is later ebonised making any repairs/originality difficult to discern, there are some cracks visible suggest some repair.The finish has some pale flecking from fading of a previous renovation finish.There are some losses and repairs and observations: two holes drilled to the writing slide; there are two later keys, one operating each door, not interchangeable; some discolouration and rubbing to the finish of the handles; oak drawer linings; some replaced astragal crossbandings; the interior later lined with pale blue moire taffeta.An elegant tulipwood banded library bookcase.Please see all the additional condition report photographs through the link on the condition report email as a visual reference of condition - they are a vital part of this report. Condition Report Disclaimer

An early 19thC oak corner cabinet, with single panel door, brass H shaped hinges, 99cm high, 73cm wide.

An American mahogany mantel clock, with Gothic verre eglomise door, 47cm high, and another. (2)

A pair of French mahogany bedside cabinets, each with a raised back and pierced side handles, one with door applied with book spines, the other open, on cabriole legs, 72cm high, 36cm wide, 29cm deep.

Three American mantel clocks, each with a painted dial and a verre eglomise or mirrored panel to the door, the largest 30cm high.

Two American mantel clocks, each with an arched top and a painted dial, and with verre eglomise decorated door, the largest 41cm high, and a smaller example in rectangular case, 23cm high. (3)

An American walnut cased mantel clock, with brass mounts, 46cm high, and an American mantel clock, with arched top and floral verre eglomise panel to door, 50cm high.

Three late 19thC American mantel clocks, each with a domed top, painted dial, and a verre eglomise panel to the door, 34cm high.

Three American mantel clocks, each with a painted dial, arched top and turned finials, and with a verre eglomise panel to the door, 39cm high.

A pair of narrow pine bedside chests, each with a moulded edge and frieze drawer, and a panelled door on a plinth, 65cm high, 31cm wide.

An American wall clock, the painted dial with Roman numerals, the door with verre eglomise panel of Burns Monument, 66cm high.

A brass housing for a ship's instrument, with hinged front door, bun feet, and attachment to reverse for wall mounting, 15cm high.

A FRENCH/SWISS LAQUERED BRASS GORGE CASED CALENDAR CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ALARML'EPEE, SAINTE-SUZANNE, FRANCE, LATE 20th CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the inside of the frontplate stamped with serial number 00001466, the backplate with alarm to upper left and stamped with circular L'Epee, 1889 crossed swords trademark to centre over MADE IN FRANCE, 11 ELEVEN JEWELS UNADJ. to lower margin, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed L'Epee, Fondie en 1839, Sainte-Suzanne, France to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, over subsidiary alarm setting dial flanked by further day-of-the-week and date-of-the-month dials, the bevel-glazed gorge case with hinged carrying handle over full-width top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail, channel-moulded uprights, and pin-hinged door to rear, on ogee-outline base.15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.375ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition. The alarm is out-of-sync with the hands (approx. 2 hours out) and the strike train often only strikes once at the hour (but repeats fine) suggesting that the rack is sticking - hence the movement requires a gentle clean/service. The subsidiary calendar dials are advancing correctly shortly after midnight. The dial appears free form any visible faults and the case is also in fine original condition with no visible chips or other damage to the glasses and light oxidation to the brass (mostly to the mounding bordering the top glass) only.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN INLAID EBONISED FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEJOHN HARRIS, TRURO, CIRCA 1850The four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed JOHN HARRIS, TRURO to centre, with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed caddy moulded cast brass bezel incorporating canted fillet to interior, applied to a conforming ebonised turned wood surround secured via pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side, short drop trunk fronted with leafy trail inlay to fascia over hinged pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial finish restored).41cm (16ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Provenance:A Private International Collection. John Harris is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Truro, Cornwall in 1847. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition but would benefit from a gentle clean/service; there is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Dial has been restored but most likely replicating the signature to the original. There are some very slight cracks near the dial feet attachment points as well as slight wear around the winding holes and a couple of other very slight surface blemishes. The case has a crack to the wooden dial surround at two o'clock (simple glue repair required), The lower rear edge of the case has a shallow recess to the backboard (from a previous brass hanging plate being attached) - there is some slight veneer wear/cracking around this point as well as to the leading edge of the left-hand side towards the front corner. Case is missing one securing peg and another is non-matching, otherwise faults to the case are very muck limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs, wear and other age-related blemishes.Timepiece has a pendulum and a winder (no case key required). Condition Report Disclaimer

AN INCOMPLETE FRENCH SILVERED AND GILT BRASS NOVELTY AUTOMATON WINDMILL TIMEPIECE ATTRIBUTED TO ANDRE ROMAIN GUILMET, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day single train circular timepiece movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate next to stamped serial number 2693, the 2.25 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with recessed gilt centre behind hinged bevel-glazed bezel, positioned beneath a BAROMETRE ANEROIDE with conforming gilt centre and silvered scale calibrated in millimetres of mercury and with the usual observations in French set behind conforming bevelled glass incorporating a recording pointer, the case modelled as a windmill tower with the slightly flared cylindrical upright rendered with bonded blocks and applied FAHRENHEIT opposing CENTIGRADE and REAUMUR thermometer scales to the sides, the circular plinth base with foliate pierced brass gallery over hinged miniature door enclosing the winding square for the spring-driven windmill sail automata movement contained within flanked by dummy windows, with moulded brass skirt set on a circular black marble plinth, (sail assembly and one thermometer tube lacking, automaton pully system incomplete).The tower 41cm (16.25ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) high overall, 17cm (6.75ins) diameter at the base.  Andre Romain Guilmet was born on the 10th of December 1827 in La Ferte-Gaucher, France. He was a credited as a watchmaker and inventor who specialised in producing novelty and mystery clocks for which he applied for a number of patents for designs. Amongst his other Patents was that for a bicycle where the driving chain was set below the seat. He is best known for his 'mysterieuse' figural clock with glass pendulum, this takes the form of a woman holding pendulum in her outstretched hand and arm over a marble base containing the clock below. The pendulum is impulsed by the mechanism underneath her that moves the figure imperceptibly from side to side (see following lot). Guilmet's industrial series of clocks, which includes the current lot, features automated clocks in the form of windmills, lighthouses, automobiles, boats, steam hammers, boilers, etc.; another 'windmill' automaton timepiece from this series is illustrated in Roberts, Derek Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks figure 22-28.  

Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKET EN SUITEBACQUET, PARIS, CIRC 1750The twin going barrel outside countwheel bell striking movement with five tapered baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Bacquet AParis to lower margin, with later anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 10 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with concentric trellis bordered rococo cartouche cast centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and every minute numbered to the outer track, with blued steel hand over small enamel pendant panel inscribed BACQUET, the cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with surmount cast as a robed putto releasing a bird seated over a gadroon panel-cast caddy to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles, over rococo scroll decorated leaf cast arched cornice centred with a palmette, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring a Classical muse with attendants to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on leafy scroll cast feet with foliate apron between; set on original ogee-shaped wall bracket with concave upstand set back on the table over repeating arch motif and floral trail decorated marquetry to fascia flanked by female masks to angles, terminating with a rococo scroll cast pendant mount to base.The clock 84cm (33ins) high; the clock on wall bracket 114cm (44.5ins) high, 43cm (17ins) wide, 21.5cm (8.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Estate of a deceased Gentleman; purchased from Pelham Galleries, London, July 1966. Although he doesn't appear to be recorded in the usual sources, from extant examples, a clockmaker with the name Jean Bacquet is known to have been working in Paris during the middle years of the 18th century. Condition Report: As catalogued the movement has been converted from verge pendulum escapement to anchor hence all wheelwork above the centre wheel of the going train has been replaced. The backcock may be original but modified to accept and spring suspension. The strike train appears al original. The mechanism has been maintained in working hence is in relatively clean condition and will tick and strike. The backplate some historic punch marks around the pivot holes to close wear; the pivots themselves seem reasonably tight and there is only slight pinion wear evident. The dial has visible hairline cracks to the I and XI numerals, the II numeral has a touched-in edge chip issuing a few hairlines and the IX cartouche has been restored (in a creamy colour compared to the others); the remaining numerals appear free from visible damage. The minute hand is missing and the pendant enamel signature panel is damaged (and has crudely applied filling). The dial casting itself is in good condition with relatively strong gilding. The case is generally presentable but has received cosmetic restoration including some pinning/re-securing of the brass and localised filling to tortoiseshell/other. The sides of the superstructure may well have been applied with mounts to the rear edge (no longer present) and a scallop-shell motif within the marquetry to both sides are now filler. The sides and front are generally very good with only a few small localised repairs/pinning; the rear door has some shrinkage but the marquetry is in sound condition. The bracket has had some work to reset brass marquetry towards the upper margin causing some noticeable rippling to the brass, there is loss to the marquetry to the cavetto moulding upstand (applied to the table), otherwise faults are limited to smaller localised repairs. The mounts are generally good and clean retaining much of their gilding and appear to have also received a coat of yellow lacquer.Clock has pendulum (bob currently detached) but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A WILLIAM IV BOULLE MANTEL TIMEPIECE IN THE LOUIS XV TASTEPAYNE, LONDON, CIRCA 1830The circular four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the twenty-five piece white enamel cartouche dial with convex centre inscribed Payne, 163 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON within chapter ring with enamel Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and conforming Arabic five minutes to the repeating rosette decorated outer track, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the engraved foliate scroll cut glass and red stained shell veneered case with generous acanthus scroll surmount to the ogee-shaped upstand applied with conforming scroll mounts to angles, over generous shaped crest and panel decorated with delicate symmetrical scrollwork beneath the dial flanked by leafy shouldered mounts to front angles, the scroll-outline sides further inlaid with scrolling foliage and the rear veneered in kingwood incorporating a shaped door, on generous rococo scroll cast feet with leafy apron to front between.47.5cm (18.75ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. William Payne first worked from 62 South Moulton Street, London from 1816. By 1825 he had moved to 163 New Bond Street with the firm becoming William Payne & Company at that address in 1852. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The mechanism appears free form visible alteration or noticeable replacements between the plates. The pendulum is not original and the evidence in the backplate (spare threaded hole to eh lower margin) suggests that a holdfast clamp was fitted at some point. The movement securing brackets are each lacking one (out of two) screws, and the fusee pivot has noticeable bush inserted within the backplate. The dial centre has some slight chipping around the winding hole as well as some slight scratching to the central ena,el roundel. The 'X' hour cartouche has an enamel chip to lower right hand margin and the '60' minute panel has a very small chip to the left hand edge otherwise enamel appears free form visible damage. The bezel glass is presently loose hence requires fitting (snapping into place?), the bezel itself is rubbed and generally discoloured/tarnished in appearance compared to the case mounts. The case is generally in fine condition with no noticeable losses to the brass marquetry and only slight localised fill repairs to the shell veneers to the right- hand side otherwise faults to the veneers are very much limited to minor movement and age-related blemishes. The mounts are nicely finished and retain their gilding with only very light wear/discolouration. The rear is in good condition with only a very small bruise to the edge of the door evident.Timepiece has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A DUTCH WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY MONTH DURATION LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE AND ALARMJAN GOBELS, AMSTERDAM, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18th CENTURYThe five pillar rack striking movement with five- wheel trains and pin-wheel deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train sounding the hours in the Dutch manner both at the hour then again on the half hour on a smaller bell, the right hand side of the plates applied with a transverse alarm mechanism incorporating verge-type crownwheel engaging with a pallet arbor fitted with a T-shaped hammer for sounding on the larger hour bell positioned above the plates, the 13 inch brass break-arch dial with alarm setting disc, subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the scroll engraved matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Jan Gobels, Amsterdam to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and cast figural 'four seasons' spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved outer border, beneath arch incorporating rolling moonphase engraved with age of the moon to the edge of the disc set behind a pair of scroll-engraved lunettes to lower margin beneath a herringbone border to the arch, the case with carved giltwood Atlas and trumpeting nymph figural finials set on the bell-shaped caddy superstructure inlaid with floral trails, over break-arch cornice centred with a foliate carved crest and with blind fret frieze over integral three-quarter columns applied to the foliate trail inlaid hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with break-arch scroll-pieced sound frets within conforming borders and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf decorated concave throat moulding over break-arch caddy moulded door inlaid with urn set on a pedestal issuing flowering foliate around a central lenticle, with scroll detailed edge mouldings and butterflies to upper quadrants within a chevron band flanked by canted angles decorated with foliate trails, the sides further inlaid with urns issuing bird inhabited foliage, the ogee-shaped plinth base with cavetto cop mouldings, canted angles and overall conforming floral marquetry decoration, on inlaid cavetto skirt base with lions paw front feet.255cm (100.5ins) high excluding finials, 290cm (114ins) high overall; 57cm (22.5ins) wide, 32cm (12.5ins) deep. Jan Gobels is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Amsterdam in 1767. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition and appears to be in working order with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The escapement may be a slightly later 'upgrade' however there are no spare holes etc so could well be original. The alarm is complete except for rope line and driving weight. Movement is a little dusty hence a precautionary gentle clean service is advised. Dial is in good clean condition with only slight mellowing to finishes and there is no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The seatboard appears original and rests on cheek uprights of the case with no visible evidence of adjustment hence we are of the belief that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition. The finials are intact except for the fingers of one angel which are missing; the wings are currently detached bit present with the clock. There are three holes to the top of the arch moulding suggesting an alternative lower position for the finials or that the clock has other additional finials at some point. There is some lifting to the fretwork in the arch and both hood side frets have been pushed-in a little hence are now bowed with a couple of minor losses. The side panels of the plinth show movement hence opening of the joints to the top edges, there are also some light cracks etc to each. Case otherwise is in very sound original condition with faults very much limited to relatively minor shrinkage, wear, a few age-related bumps and scuffs, some historic consolidation/gluing and other blemishes. The colour is a little dry faded.Clock has pendulum, pair brass-cased weights, crank winding key and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL REGENCY KINGWOOD CROSSBANDED MAHOGANY BALLOON-SHAPED BRACKET CLOCK OF NOTABLE PROPORTIONSS. THORP, ABBERLEY, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe substantial five pillar twin chain fusee movement with thick plates measuring 8 by 6.75 inches and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted beam rise/fall regulation to suspension, unusual cranked crutch arrangement with knife-edge impulse flag and elaborate hinged holdfast fitted to the backplate, the trip-repeating strike train sounding the hours as well as a single blow for the half hour on a bell set above the plates, 12 inch very slightly convex single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary regulation adjustment over calendar dial and signed J. Thorp, Abberley to centre, with fine rosette decorated pierced steel hands set behind a generous hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel within reeded surround, the waisted kingwood crossbanded case with surmount formed as four leaf-carved shallow S scrolls meeting at the apex over panel banded curved side panels interrupted by spiral-turned batons at the waist, the front with unusual Anthemion marquetry decoration and reeded border to the shaped panel beneath the dial, the rear with hinged circular door behind the movement and conforming mouldings to borders, and the base with further twist turned batons to sides and break-arch apron to front over generous ball and claw cast gilt brass feet.71cm (28ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Samuel Thorp was born in Madeley Shropshire in 1765 and was apprenticed to Robert Webster of Shrewsbury in 1780. He worked from Abberley in Worcestershire and is particularly well known for his turret clocks including for Great Witley (1804) and Stourport-on-Severn Yacht club (1813), A sundial by him dated 1819 can also be found at Shrawley Parish Church. Samuel Thorp died at Abberley in 1838. The present clock is notable in the quality of execution of the movement with details such as thick plates, generous shaped cocks for the fittings and distinctive large shallow-headed screws. The cranked arrangement for the crutch (complete with knife edge impulse flag) follows the practice adopted by Henry Hindley, but with much more attention given to the engagement of the crutch with the pendulum in order to eradicate any play within the connection. These details are indictive of a clockmaker who had a great deal of pride in his work. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The going train will run however the strike train is currently wound down and won't wind (possibly a jam with the winding ratchet?) however can be made to strike if power is manually applied to the train. A gentle clean/service is also advisable. The dial has overall patchy oxidation, a small area of Verdigris at nine o'clock and crazing to the black infill of the numerals otherwise is in good original condition. Case is generally in good original condition exhibited only relatively minor age-related faults. The S-scroll carved sections forming the decorative superstructure are loose in their fixings and one of the scrolls is missing its tip. The side veneers exhibit historic shrinkage (but no notable movement in the carcass beneath) with some localised filling evident to the left-hand side. The mask around the dial (behind the bezel) has some slight chipping to the veneers adjacent to the lock aperture. The rear door has a slight warp otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor shrinkage and a few light bumps, scuffs and other age-related wear. Clock has pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FRENCH GILT BRASS CARIATIDES CASED MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCKG. BACQUEVILLE, PARIS, DATED 1893The rectangular eight-day movement with large single barrel incorporating tandem drive for both the going and strike trains, the former with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and the latter with external hour hammer pivoted on the backplate for sounding on a gong set within the base of the case, the backplate stamped with serial number 3552 to lower margin, the 1 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals, five minute annotations to the outer minute track and fine scroll pierced gilt brass hands, set within a rectangular silvered mask signed G. Bacqueville, PARIS - 1895 to lower margin, the heavy cast gilt brass bevel-glazed cariatides case of Mignonette No. 2 size with rosette-centred acanthus scroll cast hinged carrying handle over thick glass set within generous repeating acanthus cast surround to top, above ogee-shaped lappet leaf cast cornice and canted corner uprights cast as Classical female terms, the rear with pin-hinged door and on conforming lappet-leaf ogee skirt base with pad feet.8.3cm (3.25ins) high with handle down, 6cm (2.625ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep. G. Bacqueville of Paris does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources however other decorative clocks (dating to the end of the 19th century) signed by him are known. The use of tandem barrel to drive both the going and strike trains, together with the provision of a silvered high-quality silvered platform jewelled escapement, suggests that the movement of the present clock may well be of Swiss manufacture. Hence would have most likely been supplied to Bacqueville for casing and retail in Paris. Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest. Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The hour hand is a little out of position (reading around one minute division ahead) hence would benefit from adjustment. Dial is free from any visible defects although the silvering to the mask is has slight overall oxidation giving a nice mellow colour to the silvered finish. The case is in very good original condition with no visible crack/chips or other defects to the glass and light to moderated wear to the gilding (most noticeable to the frame of the rear door).Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU SMALL CARTEL TIMEPIECE WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEATLE LIEVRE, PARIS, MID 18th CENTURYThe circular four pillar eight-day single going barrel movement now with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, and pull quarter repeat operating two hammers for the hours and quarters, the backplate with visible repeat work and signed Le Lievre AParis to right hand margin, the 4,75 inch circular convex blue-on-white enamel Roman numeral dial signed LELIEVRE, A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex glazed cavetto moulded cast gilt bezel, the case cast and chased with a generous asymmetric openwork rococo scroll crest issuing a pendant foliate floral trial to the right-hand side continuing down over the rocaille bordered dial aperture, the left-hand side with leafy foliage issuing from an asymmetric arrangement of layered generous foliate scrolls set beneath the dial incorporating a fish scale fretwork panel to front and terminated with floral blooms, the rear with brass plate incorporating a shaped hinged door.44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. The layout of the repeat work used in the present timepiece is derived from one of the earliest forms first utilised by English makers for 'silent pull-repeating' table clocks from the mid 1670's onwards, but with further refinements to negate the need for a pumping arbor for the quarters (see Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Clock Pull Repeat Striking 1675-1725 page 125). Condition Report: Movement is in dusty neglected condition however the going train will run and the pull-repeat work is operational. As catalogued the platform lever escapement is a later modification replacing the earlier pendulum escapement however all wheels from the third wheel inclusive below appear original. We do not have a winding key of the correct size so are unable to test the mainspring wind fully; the size of the barrel suggests that the duration may be longer than eight-days. The repeat work is operational but currently out of sync with the hands hence requires adjustment; the mechanism is now only fitted with one later bell hence for the repeat work to sound correctly at least one bell and its mount will be required. The movement will need a clean/service before putting to use. The dial has some enamel chipping around the winding hole otherwise appears free from noticeable damage; the minute hand has been repaired. The case is generally in very good original condition with old gilding showing relatively minor edge wear. Two of the four movement securing screws are replacements and the fish scale fret is also probably a replacement. There is a small hole beneath the fretwork panel probably to allow insertion of a pin to start the pendulum (when one was fitted). The rear has some distortion to the brass panel otherwise is in good condition. Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE GEORGE III SMALL SCUMBLED PINE LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH ALARMSARJENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1795The four pillar movement with anchor escapement regulated by a lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of fifteen inches to the going train, set beside a weight-driven alarm mechanism with verge-type crownwheel engaging with a pallet arbor fitted with a T-shaped hammer for sounding on a large bell positioned above the plates, the 8 inch single sheet silvered brass Arabic numeral dial with alarm setting disc to centre and Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands beneath arch engraved SARJENT, Watch Maker, To the Prince of Wales, Jermyn Street, ST' JAMES's, the scumbled pine case grained and painted to resemble mahogany with ogee and cavetto moulded break-arch top over hinged glazed hood door flanked by canted angles and rectangular side windows, the trunk with slender cavetto throat moulding over rectangular ogee-edged door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding and caddy-moulded skirt.192cm (75.5ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection. Purchased from Geoffrey Greetham, Willingham, Cambridge, 26th May 1976 for £440. Joseph Sargent is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working 1794-1820. Other sources indicate that he worked from 106 Jermyn Street up until 1818. The present timepiece would have almost certainly been supplied for 'backstairs use' hence the fairly modest scumbled pine case and provision of a loud alarm mechanism to announce the start of the working day to the household staff. 

Y A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE ROSEWOOD CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKHENRY MARC, PARIS, CIRCA 1845The rectangular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with gilt Jules type two-tier platform lever escapement regulated by helical sprung split bimetallic balance with wedge-shaped timing weights, the backplate stamped with H'Y MARC, PARIS oval trademark to centre over serial number 18752, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands, inscribed H'Y MARC, A PARIS to lower margin and set within geometric engraved gilt brass canted surround, the bevel glazed rosewood case with hinged brass baton carrying handle over rectangular top glass and ripple moulded cornice incorporating rounded angles, the front and sides with conforming glazed apertures and the rear with hinged door set within the frame of the case, on elaborate two-tier ripple moulded skirt base with shallow pad feet.21cm (8.25ins) high with handle down, 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Henry Marc is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as probably a retailer of various mantel and other small clocks and refers to a relatively early carriage clock (number 26886) supplied to Marc by Japy Freres. However the movement of the present clock can be closely compared to that of a clock by Jules illustrated by Allix and Bonnert on page 73 (Plates 11/47-48), this would strongly suggest that the mechanism for the current clock was most probably supplied by Jules. Condition Report: Movement is somewhat dirty/discoloured but will run and strike albeit lazily hence a clean/service is required. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a filled chip to the upper left-hand corner otherwise appears free form visible defects. The case is in sound condition but shows evidence of having 'come apart' at the junction between the glazed sections and the base. Hence the case has been re-glued and pinned at this point hence some cracks to the veneers and slight surplus glue are visible. The right-hand side glass has a very small chip to the front lower corner (only visible on very close examination) otherwise glasses appear free from visible damage. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE V SILVER AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL MINITURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECEPOSSIBLY DESIGNED BY ARCHIBALD KNOX, LIBERTY AND COMPANY, LONDON 1911The French rectangular single train eight-day movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung balance and with integral winding and hand setting keys to backplate, the 1.25 inch circular white enamel Arabic numeral dial with blued steel moon hands set behind convex glass within a blue and green cloisonne enamel foliate wreath bezel and incorporating canted insert to interior, the rectangular case with stylised hinged arched carrying handle and full width door to rear, on bun feet, marks for Birmingham 1911 with triple diamond lozenge makers mark L. & Co. for Liberty and Company.7.5cm (3ins) high with handle down, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.1cm (1.625ins) deep. The current lot can be directly compared to an apparently identical example with an attribution to Archibald Knox currently being offered by Royal House Antiques of Pulborough, West Sussex, with an asking price of £10,000. Archibald Knox was one of the principal designers for Liberty and Company, and was responsible for many of the designs marketed within their Cymric (silver) and Tudric (pewter) ranges from 1899 to around 1910. Being born on the Isle of Man, Knox was heavily influenced by the Celtic and Nordic heritage of his homeland and his designs have become iconic in their representation of the English Arts and Crafts style. 

A LATE VICTORIAN CARVED OAK QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe four pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with pivoted rise/fall beam regulation to suspension, quarter-chiming on a graduated nest of eight-bell and sounding the hour on a coiled gong, the backplate stamped W.&H., Sch for Winterhalder and Hoffmeier of Schwaerzenbach to lower margin, the 8 inch arched brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with steel trident hands and applied cast winged cherub mask spandrels to angles beneath twin subsidiary regulation and CHIME/SILENT selection dials within conforming applied mounts, the break-arch case with carved leafy infill to the tympanum and cavetto cornice over arched glazed door incorporating silvered angled fillet moulding behind the glass, flanked by rose and leafy trail carved female terms capped by projecting mouldings, the sides with rectangular fretwork panel doors and the rear flush incorporating a brass grille inset rectangular door, on inverted breakfront plinth base applied with mask centred floral sprays flanked by rosettes to apron over a moulded skirt.63cm (24.75ins) high, 41cm (16.25ins) wide, 27cm (10.75ins) deep.