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Click here to subscribeEllicott & Taylor, Royal Exchange, London a mahogany drum wall clock having an eight-day duration, single fusee timepiece movement with anchor escapement, the ten-inch round painted dial having black Roman numerals, blued-steel moon hands and signed Ellicott & Taylor, Royal Exchange, London, the later drum shaped mahogany case with brass inlaid decoration, diameter 33cm.
Ring stand hand painted with blue and gilded rim, backstamp Richard Ginori, 3.5"L x 2.5"W x 2"H. Pink bow trinket box was part of a music box collection, backstamp Ardleigh Ellicott, 2.75"H x 3"dia. Oval trinket box hand painted with blue flowers and gilded trim, backstamp Royal Crown Derby, 3.75"L x 2.75"W x 2"H. Fluted trinket box hand painted with floral motif, backstamp Wedgwood Made In England, 1.5"H x 2.75"dia. Plaid box trinket box backstamp Laura Ashley Collectibles, 1.5"H x 2.25"dia. Issued: 20th centuryCondition: Age related wear.
Ellicott & Company, Royal Exchange, London, a Regency mahogany bracket clock, arched case with brass swing handle, 20cm convex white enamel dial with Roman numerals, concealed brass seconds dial and strike/silent lever, the front door and sides with brass fretwork sound grilles, double fusee movement striking on a bell, the backplate signed 'Ellicott & Co, London', raised on brass bracket feet, 48cm high, 32cm wide, 21cm deep, (pendulum and rear door key)
Three 18th Century Pocket Watch Movements, signed Ellicott, London, single chain fusee cylinder movement signed and numbered 6431, scroll pierced pillars, diamond endstone, dust cover signed and numbered, enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, beetle and poker hands, another signed Wm Webster, Exchange Alley, London, single chain fusee cylinder movement signed and numbered 2688, baluster pillars, diamond endstone, dust cover signed and numbered, later enamel dial, another signed Jno Stone, single chain fusee verge movement signed and numbered 1807, baluster pillars, diamond endstone, dust cover, later enamel dial, and an 18th Century Enamel Pocket Watch Dial, (4)
Two Gilt Metal Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watches, signed Hughes, London, Late 18th Century, single chain fusee verge movement signed and numbered 1822, baluster pillars, gilt metal cases, inner case numbered 1822, the other pocket watch signed Ellicott, London, Late 18th Century, single chain fusee verge movement signed and numbered 5583, baluster pillars, later enamel dial, beetle and poker hands, inner gilt metal case numbered 5583, outer gilt metal case with no marks inside, (2)
A George III pair cased gold pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, the movement signed Ellicott London and numbered 5400, the reverse with entwined initials RJ, case maker HT, hallmarks for London 1765, outer case diameter 5cm gross weight approximately 124gLord LiverpoolThe watch is currently not running. The chain is intact. The watch glass is missing. Steeled hands are a little tarnished. Case fully marked, including outer case. Later engraving to case back. If there is any further information needed, please do not hesitate to get back in touch.
Ring stand hand painted with blue and gilded rim, backstamp Richard Ginori, 3.5"L x 2.5"W x 2"H. Pink bow trinket box was part of a music box collection, backstamp Ardleigh Ellicott, 2.75"H x 3"dia. Oval trinket box hand painted with blue flowers and gilded trim, backstamp Royal Crown Derby, 3.75"L x 2.75"W x 2"H. Fluted trinket box hand painted with floral motif, backstamp Wedgwood Made In England, 1.5"H x 2.75"dia. Plaid box trinket box backstamp Laura Ashley Collectibles, 1.5"H x 2.25"dia. Issued: 20th centuryCondition: Age related wear.
A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED FIGURED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATELLICOTT, LONDON, THE MOVEMENT AND DIAL CIRCA 1765, THE CASE CIRCA 1800The five pillar twin fusee movement with thick plates, leaf-sprung trip-hour repeat and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with naturalistic scrolling foliage around a central reserve signed Ellicott, London surmounted by a break-arch strap supported basket of fruit beneath shaped backcock apron decorated with conforming stylised floral motifs, the 7.5 inch square single sheet silvered brass dial engraved with Roman numeral chapter ring and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with fine scroll pierced blued steel hands and signed Ellicott, London to the extremities of the lower margin, the upper left hand-hand upper corner with Strike/Silent selection switch, in a case with bras ball finial to the concave-sided pyramidal superstructure applied to the break-arch top with complex cornice mouldings, the opening front with scroll-pierced brass crescent-shaped fret over 6.5 inch circular convex glazed dial aperture fitted with a generous cast brass bezel, the lower corners with matching quadrant frets and with canted fluted angles, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over arched apertures with geometric pierced brass fret inserts, the rear with full-width arch-glazed door incorporating fluted canted angles matching the front, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base.52cm (20.5ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep. John Ellicott F.R.S. is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1706 to John Ellicott senior, a Cornish clockmaker who had gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1696 and died 1733. John junior worked from Swithin's Alley, Royal Exchange, London and was elected member of the Royal Society in 1738. He published works on horology in 1739 and 1753 and is particularly noted for the development of the cylinder escapement and a form of compensated pendulum; he also maintained a private observatory at his home in Hackney. John Ellicott was later appointed as Clockmaker to George III, and took his son, Edward into partnership in 1760 which lasted until his death in 1772. The movement and dial of the present lot are a 'textbook' example of a type produced by the Ellicott workshop from around 1755, wherein the single-sheet silvered brass dial was set behind a front door incorporating a glazed dial aperture. There are at least a dozen clocks by Ellicott known with near identical movements and dials housed in cases following an earlier style with bell-top superstructure surmounted with a brass carrying handle akin to standard table clocks of the period (see Bruton, Eric The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks for one such example). The signature being just for 'Ellicott, London' would indicate that the movement and dial were made after John Ellicott (F.R.S.) took his son, Edward, into partnership circa 1758. This partnership lasted until John Ellicott's death in 1772. In addition to this, the style of the engraving to the backplate conforms to the earlier type of 'vine engraving' as discussed in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS with two closely related backplates for clocks by David Hulbert and Robert Higgs illustrated on page 352 (Figure 19.5). This type of engraving was phased-out by around 1770 to be replaced by a lighter style of neo-classical influenced scroll design (see ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, page 362, Figure 20.6, for a backplate signed by Ellicott with this slightly later style of engraving). From this evidence the movement and dial can therefore be fairly accurately dated to the 1760's.Conversely the case exhibits elements in its design more indicative of those produced in around 1800. Most notably the detail of a concave sided 'pyramid' superstructure applied onto a break-arch top - a feature which was first introduced in around 1785 (alongside the introduction of 'balloon-shaped cases). This detail was first mostly used in cases with traditional dial formats (e.g. break-arch or full-arch), by makers such as James McCabe senior and Eardley Norton. The crescent-shaped fret over the dial was then subsequently introduced around the turn of the century primarily for use in cases with circular dial apertures. A good example of a case sharing all these features, albeit housing a rare oval dial for clock by Thomas Bannister, London, is illustrated in Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm English Domestic Clocks on page 309 (Figure 348). This example is notable in that it is dated 1801. When all the above is considered it is very unlikely that the movement and dial were made after 1772 and the case is no earlier than 1795. Notwithstanding this the clock is not a 'marriage' as such - as the case was clearly made for the movement and dial but at a slightly later date. This is most likely due to the original owner wanting to update the look of his clock to follow change in fashion.
Seven 18th Century Pocket Watch movements, by Jno Ellicott, London, No.3086, Will Craile, London, Wrightman, London, Dunlop, London, No.2030, Tho Moore, Ipswich, with attached enamel painted dial, A Hynock, London, with attached enamel dial, and B Robarts, London, with attached silver champleve dial signed Robarts, (7)
Ellicott. A fine and exceptional gold key wind pair case half quarter repeating pocket watch with repoussé decoration attributed to George Moser Founding member of the Royal AcademyDate: Circa 1767Movement: Gilt full plate fusee cylinder escapement, plain baluster pillars, pierced and engraved balance cock, polished steel hammers, No.5936Dial: White, black Roman numeral hour markers, black outer minute track with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, blued steel beetle and poker style handsCase: Finely engraved inner with pierced sound frets, pierced outer repoussé case, push repeat activated via the engraved pusher, numbered 5936 to signed inner cap and to outer back of inner case, outer case scratch numbered 5936 to inner bezel edge, London Hallmark under bezel (indistinct)Signed: Movement and cap signed Ellicott, inner case stamped H.TSize: Inner 40mm, outer 47mmFootnotes:Ex Christies lot 280, 11 May 1988For discussion regarding attribution, description and literature see The Art of Gold Chasers in eighteenth century London, Oxford Press, 2000, page 131, colour plate A2 and Figures 122.Raised in Switzerland, Moser emigrated to London at the age of 22 picking up a diverse resumé in the process that saw him work as a coppersmith and furniture maker before settling as a goldsmith and enameller. His versatile artistic accomplishments led him on to become Drawing Master to the Prince of Wales, the future King George III as well as a Founder Member of the Royal Academy. Widely respected, his other notable achievements included being an original member of the St Martins Lane Academy founded by Hogarth as well as going on to foster the talents of future artists such as William Blake. At his funeral, his friend Joshua Reynolds spoke with great praise of his teachings which he credited with the creation of many of the next generation of Artists. The present lot is in museum quality condition and exhibits the highest execution of the repousse art.Ellicot acquired a reputation for excellence in design and execution and in 1762 became Clockmaker to King George III. He also had a very close relationship with the Spanish Royal Family. Although domestic clocks made up the lion's share of his business, he produced fine precision timekeepers. When the Royal Society sent Charles Mason to observe the Transit of Venus in the summer of 1761, they purchased an Ellicott regulator at a cost of £35-8s-0d. Another accompanied James Cook in 1769 for the second transit. His clocks and watches were also sold further afield. Harvard bought a regulator that remained their premier timekeeper until 1840.Many of Ellicot's watches can be found with George Moser decorated casesFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare mid 18th century walnut quarter repeating table clockEllicott, LondonThe inverted caddy top with good mouldings and single handle over a moulded concave cornice, canted reeded front and rear angles, long glazed side apertures and a stepped moulded base. The 7 inch arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary over the Roman and Arabic chapter ring with chamfered inner quarter-hour track framing the finely matted centre with mock pendulum and date apertures. The twin chain fusee movement united by five knopped and ringed pillars, the verge escapement with rack striking on a large bell. Further sounding the quarters and hours on the pulling of a cord on a nest of six bells and hammers. Ticking, striking and repeating. Together with a later winding key and door key. 50cms (19.5ins) high.For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
A fine mid 18th century brass-banded mahogany table clockEllicott, London The inverted bell top with cast handle over fine mouldings and a bold cornice, the sides with brass-bound glazed panels to a plinth base and block feet, the square front door with typical circular brass bezel revealing the silvered Roman and Arabic dial with original blued steel hands. The main dial plate of square form, signed along the lower edge Ellicott, London and with strike/silent lever in the top left corner. The twin gut fusee movement with substantial plates untied by five knopped pillars, knife edge verge escapement with rack striking on a bell, the backplate unusually decorated with an engraved facetted finial, foliate scrolls and lattice work, signed within a shaped cartouche. Ticking, striking and with operational trip repeat. Together with a door key. 44cms (17.5ins) high.For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
KutschenuhrJohan Ellicott, London, um 1740Silber; Schlüsselaufzug; Emailzifferblatt mit Stunden- und Minutenanzeige und zentraler Weckscheibe; Schlüsselaufzug, Spindelgang mit Kette und Schnecke; verzierter Unruhkloben; Werk signiert "Johan Ellicott, London, Nr. 675"; mit originalem Schlüssel und EtuiDm. ca. 11 cmKutschenuhren sind Zeugnisse einer Zeit, als Reisen ein mühsames, riskantes und langwieriges Unterfangen war. Als Kutschenuhren werden Reiseuhren bezeichnet, die in der Kutsche oder direkt an dem Sattel des Pferdes angebracht werden können. Optisch erinnern sie an überdimensional große Taschenuhren, die häufig von mehreren Übergehäusen umfasst sind. Diese dienen dem Schutz vor Schlägen und Stößen, die mit Reiseunternehmungen einher gingen.
George II silver cylinder pair cased pocket watch, London 1759, the fusee movement signed Ellicott, London, no. 4686, with pierced engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, steel three arm balance, silvered regulating disc and fancy pillars, signed and numbered dust cover, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track and outer five minute divisions, beetle and poker hands, within plain matching cases, case maker 'GB', 50mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - faint hairline to the centre, light surface marks.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - good.Case - inner case with general light surface marks and later bow, outer case with some surface scratches and light mild tarnishing - see images.-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
A 19th century musical longcase clock with 30cm square arched brass dial, the silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and arch signed 'John Ellicott London', fitted with an 8-day twin fusee movement striking on nine bells, in a black lacquered case with chinoiserie decoration, 231cms high.Condition ReportThe visible blue areas on the images are where the lacquer decoration has flaked away as per the additional images
Full title: A three-piece American silver lush relief decorated coffee set, maker's mark Andrew Ellicott Warner, Baltimore, 19th C.Description:H 22 - L 13,5 cm (the coffee pot) H 23,5 - L 18 cm (the sugar bowl) H 30,5 - L 26 cm (the cream jug) Total weight: 2523 g Stamped A.E. WARNER in serrated rectangle, 11 with superscript 2 over horizontal line in rectangle. All three pieces with the monogram 'A' in the cartouche.
A GEORGE II GREEN LACQUERED CHINOISERIE LONGCASE CLOCK SIGNED JOHN ELLICOTT the case with raised chinoiserie decoration enclosing a 12" brass arched dial with gilt spandrels and silvered chapter ring surrounding a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture fronting an eight-day weight driven movement striking the hours on a bell.233cm high The movement is later toi the dial and case. The case is period and is in good clean condition. The bell is missing and we have not tested the clock to see if it runs. The clock has weights and pendulum. The triangular inserts do not rotate.
French - 19th century drum head Belgium 8-day slate mantle clock with incised rolled supports and breakfront reeded columns in variegated green marble, with a glass panel to the front and visible Ellicott pendulum, two part enamel dial with roman numerals and matching arrow-head hands, visible Brocot escapement within a glazed brass bezel, striking the hours and half hours on a bell.Dimensions: Height: 47cm Length/Width: 38cm Depth/Diameter: 16cmCondition Report:Glass panel detached and chipped but present.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TABLE TIMEPIECEBY ELLICOTT LONDON, C.1770the brass eight day single fusee movement with five knopped pillars and verge escapement, with a backplate engraved with a pagoda and scrolling foliage above the inscription 'Ellicott / London', the silvered dial with black Roman hours and Arabic hours and further inscribed 'Ellicott London' to the bottom edge, the bell top case with a brass handle, mouldings and circular bezel, with a quarter veneered front door and glazed side panels and back door, on brass feet, with pendulum and keys39.5cm high, 27.5cm wide, 16.8cm deepProvenanceSir Ambrose Heal, thence by descent.Catalogue NoteAttached to the inside of the case is an ivorine label inscribed 'PERCY WEBSTER / CLOCKMAKER / 37 GREAT PORTLAND STREET / No.'.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK BY GEORGE LAMBERT, BLANDFORD, C.1780the brass eight day twin fusee movement with a crown wheel escapement, with bob pendulum, striking on a bell, the backplate with 'C' scroll and harebell swag engraved decoration and inscribed 'George Lambert / BLANDFORD', the silvered dial with black Roman hours and Arabic minutes, with date aperture and similarly inscribed above an engraved floral swag, the line inlaid Ellicott type case with a caddy top, with glazed sides and back door, on gilt brass feet, with a key and a conforming scrolling bracket (2)48cm high, 32.8cm wide, 22.2cm deepProvenanceThe property of a collector, Stirling House, Salisbury.
Ellicott & Taylor, Royal Exchange. A Regency lancet shaped ebonised bracket clock, with enamelled Roman dial, brass inset case and signed twin fuse say movement, 27cm wide, 15cm deep, 44cm high***CONDITION REPORT***Case in need of a fair amount of restoration much of the brass stringing is missing from the front, old cracks splits and rubbing to the finish at the top and sides small losses to the lower front left corner, with the lower strip of brass starting to spring out, dial and hands look good movement looks to be original to the case and complete but not tested for timekeeping comes with the brass pendulum but no winding key, Brass feet are oxidisedPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
George Graham fusee verge pocket watch movement, 40mm; together with a Ellicott fusee cylinder pocket watch movement, 36mm; Robert Roskell Patent fusee lever pocket watch movement, 47mm; William Hornblower fusee duplex pocket watch movement with signed and numbered dust cover and signed dial, 47mm and a Barraud fusee lever pocket watch movement, 45mm (all for repair) (5)
A very fine mid 18th century English walnut table clock of small sizeJohn Ellicott, LondonThe case of particularly good colour and patina, the inverted bell top with turned handle and four lobed finials over a moulded cornice, side sound frets and glazed panels to a moulded base and block feet. The 5.75inch arched brass dial with calendar subsidiary flanked by cherub mounts, over a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with half-quarter marks and crown-and-sceptre spandrels, strike/silent lever at IX, the matted centre with signature plaque and mock pendulum aperture. The movement with knopped and ringed pillars, pivoted verge escapement and rack striking on a bell, the quarters struck on command via a pull cord to the side acting on six bells and hammers, the backplate signed within a symmetrical foliate design framed by a wheatear border. Running, striking and repeating. Together with a door key and winding key. 41cms (16ins) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Ellicott of London, a late 18th century 18ct gold and enamel triple cased pocket watchwhite enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, minute markers and gilt hands, gilt brass cylinder fusee movement, pierced and engraved balance, diamond endstone and silvered disc regulator, signed Ellicott London and numbered 8630, gilt brass dust cover signed and numbered, plain inner case, marked for London, 1793, also numbered, middle case back decorated in fine transparent blue guilloche enamel, outer tooled borders in light pale blue and transparent blue guilloche enamel, conforming front bezel, gilt outer case dial diameter 40mm., outer case diameter 55mm.Condition:Two small fleabite chips to dial at six o'clock. Solder repair to inside hinge of inner case. Middle case overall enamel in very good condition V Small chips to outer border of middle case, only visible on close inspection. Watch does not wind, accompanied bya key This watch was formally owned by a member of the Starbuck family. The family were known for their prominence in American history (see Nantucket) and early involvement with Stephenson's railway. Thence by descent.
A George III white metal pair-cased verge pocket watch, the movement having square baluster pillars, signed Ellicott, London and numbered 5003, having an enamel face with Arabic seconds and Roman hours chapters, with fancy gilt hands, case un-assayed, 53 mm excluding stem and bow, (running when catalogued)
Good English ebonised triple fusee bracket clock, the 7" silvered arched dial signed Ellicott, London no. 8404 to the dial centre and back plate, with chime/silent subsidiary dial to the arch, the movement playing on a nest of eight bells and striking the hours on another, within a rounded arched stepped canted case with gilt metal caryatid mounts, surmounted by a rounded arched cornice with four classical turned urn brass finials, 15.5" high (pendulum) (some repairs and restoration work required)
Fine English ebonised and brass mounted double fusee original verge bracket clock, the 7" brass arched dial signed Ellicott, London on the silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with calendar aperture, with strike/silent subsidiary dial to the arch, the five pillar movement with pull repeat, Dutch half-hour striking and also signed Ellicott, London on the foliate engraved back plate, striking on two bells, within a stepped case, the canted corners with pierced caryatid mounts, surmounted by a caddy top and five flaming brass finials, 24.5" high (pendulum & key)
A Regency satinwood banded mahogany lancet top bracket clock, 19.5cm circular dial inscribed Ellicott & Taylor, Royal Exchange, Roman numerals, eight day movement striking on a bell, the case inlaid with meandrous ebony stringing and applied with a brass plaque inscribed The Gift of H. Bayley, to G.V. Rogers, Surgeon, West Meon, lion mask ring handles to sides, paw feet, 50.5cm high, 29.5cm wide, 19cm deep, c.1820
A monumental American silver covered jugAndrew Ellicott Warner, Baltimore circa 1845, stamped A.E. WARNER in serrated rectangle, 11 with superscript 2 over horizontal line in rectangle Substantial cylindrical form, the tapering neck featuring a flared lip with rolled edge topped by an s-shaped hinged cover, surmounted by a cast and applied naturalistic strawberry finial with accompanying leaves, to the side a high mounted angular fluted handle emerging from two pairs of applied foliage and berry mounts, the whole decorated with high and low relief repoussé work and intricate chasing, featuring a variety of motifs including oriental temples, junk boats on choppy water, village scenes with traditionally dressed villagers, prunus, coconut trees, diaper work and elaborate scrolls both top and bottom, mixed foliage and flowers, juxtaposed against a textured matted ground, a vacant cartouche to the front, all on a plain circular base, height 32.5cm, diameter 13cm, weight 57.5oz.Footnotes:ProvenanceOwned by the Edmondson family of Baltimore and thence by family descent.Lot ResearchThe Metropolitan Museum in New York, Fifth Avenue, has a stylistically similar 'Milk Pot' and other comparable items by Andrew Ellicott Warner on view in the American Wing, Gallery 774. What makes this lot on offer so rare is its large size and despite thorough research, nothing resembling the capaciousness of this jug has to date been found.Andrew Ellicott Warner Sr. (1786-1870) was one of Baltimore's most celebrated silversmiths. He was a skilled craftsman and provided stiff competition for Samuel Kirk (1793-1872) during the second quarter of the nineteenth century. Warner contributed to the popularity of silver work featuring excessive repoussé ornamentation, a style that defined Baltimore silver amid that time period. In his working lifetime, Warner generated eleven different maker's marks and in addition, his son Andrew Ellicott Jr. (1813-1896) created three of his own maker's marks. Each mark's use sometimes overlapped the time span when other Warner marks were also employed, so dating items after 1830 can only ever be approximate. Baltimore tried to enforce an official assay mark system from 1814 to 1830, but instigation proved unsuccessful and implementation ceased. Hence after 1830 only the maker's name and the figures indicating silver purity were stamped on a silver item, applied by the maker rather than an official body. Regarding the Baltimore usage of the '11' standard mark, 'numerical quality marks first appear after the passage of the 1830 Assay Law ... The new law required silver that was not assayed to be marked with a numeral which indicated the amount of silver contained per troy pound of twelve ounces. Thus, the numerical quality mark '11' refers to the Old Baltimore assay standard alloy composed of 11 ounces of pure silver to 1 ounce of base metal'. Under Baltimore Statutes and Ordinances in February 1830, the standard mark '11' indicates that the item has to have a minimum fineness of 91.7% pure silver content. These marks can be seen on the Baltimore silver entered into the current auction.Andrew Ellicott Warner Sr. (1786-1870) was the second son of Cuthbert Warner and Ann Smith, and was born in Harford County, Maryland on November 27, 1786. He learned his trade from his father, a watch maker and silversmith, who had moved to Maryland at the close of the Revolution, and then on to Baltimore in circa 1798. In 1805, Andrew E. Warner formed a partnership with his eldest brother Thomas Warner, opening a silversmith shop at 5 North Gay Street. This partnership was dissolved in 1812, the same year Warner married Dorothy Litsinger of Baltimore, with whom he had several children. He also participated in the War of 1812, commissioned as a captain in the Maryland Militia, and consequently took part in the Battle of North Point in 1814. From 1812, 'Andy' Warner, as he was known, had his working premises located at his former shop at 5 North Gay Street, working continuously there at his forge and anvil until his death in 1870. His son, Andrew E. Warner Jr. carried on his father's profession, moving the shop to 135 West Baltimore Street until his retirement in 1893.If you were a prestigious family in Baltimore during the nineteenth century, it would have been a symbol of status to purchase your silver (an indicator of wealth and class) from the two pre-eminent silversmiths of the day - either Andrew E. Warner Sr. or his rival Samuel Kirk. The Edmondson family of Baltimore were one such family, and it is their collection of silver which is on offer today. The Baltimore silver items listed, from Lot 206 to 211, were commissioned by the Edmondson's in Baltimore in the nineteenth century, and have been handed down by descent to the current owner.The original purchaser was Dr Thomas Edmondson, who was born in 1808 as the son of a prosperous local merchant, graduating in medicine from the University of Maryland in 1834. He never practiced medicine, but instead focussed on art and horticulture, building a grand mansion and greenhouses on a hill now bounded by Edmondson Avenue, Harlem, Fulton and Mount. Dr Edmondson died in 1856 and his estate presented a section of the property to the City of Baltimore on November 11th 1867, as a gift for the creation of a public park or square. 'Harlem Park' was dedicated in 1876, and still exists in modern-day Baltimore as a testament to the Edmondson family.LiteratureJennifer Faulds Goldborough, Martha Gandy Fales and Patrick M. Duggan, 'A. E. Warner Gold and Silversmiths', accessed via www.nutmeggraters.com, Investigation Profile #7Jennifer Faulds Goldborough, 'Silver in Maryland Catalogue and exhibition Paperback', 1983J. Hall Pleasants and Howard Sill, 'Maryland Silversmiths 1715-1830', originally published 1930, (New York: Robert Allan Green reprint, 1972), pp.193-200Eli Pousson, 'Harlem Park', Explore Baltimore Heritage, accessed via https://explore.baltimoreheritage.orgFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An American silver teapot, sugar bowl and butter dishAndrew Ellicott Warner, Baltimore circa 1845, stamped A.E.WARNER in serrated rectangle, 11 with superscript 2 over horizontal line in rectangle Comprising a teapot, two handled covered sugar bowl and butter dish, all of circular form, each cover surmounted by a cast and applied naturalistic strawberry finial with accompanying leaves, fluted handles emerging from applied foliage and berry mounts, all decorated with high and low relief repoussé work and intricate chasing, featuring a variety of motifs including oriental temples, junk boats on choppy water, village scenes with traditionally dressed villagers, prunus, coconut trees and cattle, diaper work and elaborate scrolls both top and bottom, mixed foliage and flowers, juxtaposed against a textured matted ground, a vacant cartouche to the front of the teapot and sugar bowl, the teapot with mahogany insulators, the butter dish with removable perforated insert, all on a plain circular base, height teapot 17cm, weight 82.5oz. (3)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Edmondson family of Baltimore and thence by family descent.FootnoteThe Metropolitan Museum in New York, Fifth Avenue, has similar pieces on show by Andrew Ellicott Warner, all on view in the American Wing, Gallery 774. See the footnote for Lot 206.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An American three-piece silver tea serviceAndrew Ellicott Warner, Baltimore circa 1840, stamped A.E.WARNER in serrated rectangle and 11 in small rectangle All tapering octagonal form, comprising a teapot on spirit stand, with a flush hinged domed cover topped by a compressed baluster finial, a leaf-capped S-shape handle with mahogany insulators, an octagonal tapering spout with tongue-capped opening, on a moulded collet foot which sits securely on an octagonal raised spirit stand on four leaf bracket feet, in addition a matching jug and large bowl, all plain polished with delicate chasing top and bottom, featuring scrolls, floral and foliate decoration to each panel, an inscribed armorial for the 'GOUGH' family on each, height teapot 19cm, weight 76oz. (3)Footnotes:Provenance Acquired by the Edmondson family of Baltimore and thence by family descent.FootnoteThe crest appears to be that of the GOUGH family and the family is identified in many indexes as of Ireland and Somerset. However Burkes General Armory leads to an identification for the GOUGH family of Oldfallings and Perry Hall, Staffordshire.Blazon of the crest: a boars head couped, pierced by a spearHarry Dorsey Gough (1745-1808) was a prominent 18th-century merchant, planter, and patron of the fledgling Methodist Church in Baltimore Maryland, in the early United States.Harry's father was the English merchant Thomas Gough, who emigrated to the United States prior to the outbreak of its Revolution against Britain. As his new home was near Patapsco Ferry and his new wife had extensive holdings in the colonies, Thomas would later side with the revolutionaries against the Crown. Thomas had already married the American Sophia Dorsey, who bore him Harry on January 28, 1745, in Annapolis.In addition to his father's wealth, Harry inherited £70,000 at a young age and became a successful merchant. The money came from his English half-brother John William Gough (1729–1767), by Thomas Gough's first wife Ann Brooksby. John's year-old son was subsequently brought to America and raised in Maryland. Confusingly, this nephew was also named Harry Dorsey Gough (1766–1807) and his son (1793–1867) would later also bear the same name.The eldest Harry Dorsey Gough's estate eventually comprised 2,000 acres (810 ha) along the Great Gunpowder River northeast of Baltimore. Much of this was Corbin Lee's 1,000-acre (400 ha) plantation The Adventure, which Gough purchased for £5,000 in 1774 from Archibald Buchanan after Corbin's death in 1773. He renamed it Perry Hall in honour of his family's ancestral home in Staffordshire and completed construction of its 16-room manor in 1776. Many years later, modern Baltimore's Bel Air Road (U.S. Route 1) was known as 'Gough's Road' or 'Perry Hall Road'.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A collection of mid 19th-century American silver itemsvarious makers and dates Comprising a silver two-handled sugar bowl, Samuel Kirk & Son, Baltimore 1846-1861, incuse stamped 11oz 1792, spherical, pull-off cover with strawberry finial, a looped handle either side of an elaborately repousséd body, decorated with all types of flowers and foliage, in addition a mid-19th century Baltimore silver salt & pepper pot, incuse stamped STERLING, baluster form with pierced pull-off domed cover, the whole embossed with flora and fauna, on three paw feet, and finally a butter knife, Andrew Ellicott Warner, Baltimore circa 1860, 11 in rectangular stamp, traditional form, the blade inscribed 'to J Edmondson', weight 13oz. (4)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Edmondson family of Baltimore and thence by family descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
John Ellicott, London (1706-1772)An Important George III long case clockMahogany and burr mahogany Gilt metal dial with relief decoration, showing hours, minutes and seconds With quarter-chiming mechanism, striking the hour on a single bell and sounding the quarters on a nest of eight bells Mahogany and burr mahogany case with gilt and chiselled mounts England, 18th century (losses, faults and untested mechanism)265x53x27 cm
Collier, Jeremy, An Ecclesiastical History of Great Britain. Samuel Keble, London, 1708/14. 2 volumes. Frontispiece engraving depicting St. Augustine. Fo. Full brown calf, Tog.with Fleetwood, The Rev. John, The Life of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, A.H. Payne, Leipsic and Dresden. Lge. 4to. ½ leather, Plus Ellicott, Charles John, A New Testament commentary, 3 vols. marbled bds (6)
A good early 19th Century mahogany longcase clock with deadbeat escapementthe dial signed Ellicott & Taylor, Royal Exchange, the movement supplied by Thwaites, numbered 3598. the arched hood surmounted by a concave moulded plinth supporting a brass ball finial over fish-scale side frets, stop fluted canted front angles and a circular glazed aperture above quadrant frets, the long door with intricately moulded edge flanked by matching canted stop-fluted angles, on a base with applied shaped moulded panel and double stepped plinth, the 12' repainted convex circular Roman and Arabic dial with matching gilt serpentine hands, with strike/not strike lever at XII, the movement with shouldered plates united by five knopped pillars, stamped on the frontplate THWAITES 3598 and repeat numbered along the top edge of the plate, with deadbeat escapement to a pendulum terminating in a heavy lenticular bob, with rack strike on the shallow bell (the bell inscribed in ink for the one-time owner or repairer 'J. Pritchard, Southgate, 8 July 1840.') together with the pendulum, two lead weights, two crank keys, a hood key and trunk key, 216cm highFootnotes:Thwaites records suggest that movement number 3598 was sold by them in 1805. See Rose, E.D. (1978) English Dial Clocks. Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club, Appendix III.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A IMPRESSIVE GEORGE III GILT MOUNTED MAHOGANY TWELVE-TUNE MUSICAL TABLE CLOCK OF LARGE PROPORTIONSEARDLEY NORTON, LONDON, CIRCA 1780The massive eleven pillar triple chain fusee movement playing a choice of twelve tunes via a 14 inch pinned cylinder on thirteen bells with sixteen hammers transversely mounted across the top of the mechanism, before sounding the hour on a further larger bell vertically mounted between the T-shaped plates each measuring 11 inches high by 18.75 inches wide at the projections, the going train with deadbeat escapement incorporating pallets visible through an arched slot cut into the backplate and regulated by 11.75 inch lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast applied just below the signature Eardley Norton London, scribed within a rococo scroll-bordered cartouche within fine rococo scroll engraving covering the entire backplate and incorporating number 1022 stamped to the right hand projection, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial applied with circular slightly convex fired white enamel Roman numeral hour disc signed EARDLEY NORTON, LONDON to centre within inner concentric calendar and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced steel hands and generous rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, beneath arch applied with a further enamel plate incorporating subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT and CHIME/NOT CHIME selection dials set within fine gilt painted stylised neo-classical scrollwork infill and the upper margin with tune selection panels inscribed MINUET five times, MARCH three times, GAVOT, AIR, DANCE and HORNPIPE, the substantial gilt brass mounted mahogany case with generous pineapple finial over concave-sided platform fronted with a fine scroll-pierced and engraved gilt brass fret over drapery swag decorated upstand, with slender cushion-capped cavetto cornice and break-arch glazed front door bordered with brass fillet mouldings to the dial aperture and with conforming engraved gilt brass sound frets to the upper quadrants, the front angles with substantial brass stop-fluted Ionic columns with gilt caps and bases and the sides with large hinged carrying handles over rectangular panels bordered with complex mouldings and inset with brass fillet-edged arch-glazed apertures (the right hand side opening to access the movement), the rear with matching frets to the concave sided upstand and upper quadrants of the break-arch glazed door flanked by caddy moulded angles, on substantial ogee moulded skirt base applied with musical trophy centred gilt drapery swag mount to front over generous acanthus decorated bracket feet.96.5 (38ins) high, 66.5cm (26.25ins) wide, 37.5cm (14.75ins) deep. Eardley Norton was thought to have been born into a farming family from Rigsby, Lincolnshire, however he was apprenticed as a clockmaker 25 May 1743 to Robert Dawson of Alford. Latterly he moved to London where he is listed as working at 49 St. John's Street, Clerkenwell between 1760 and 1794. He was member of the Clockmakers' Company being freed in 1770 and remained a member until his death in 1792. He applied for a patent for a new type of striking mechanism for both clocks and watches on 31 August 1771. Norton enjoyed Royal patronage being perhaps best known for his silver mounted four-dial astronomical clock (made in collaboration with James Ferguson F.R.S.) commissioned by George III for Buckingham House (later Palace) which still remains in the Royal Collection (RCIN 30432). He married Mary Swinnerton of Oswestry and later retired to Stonegrove House (no longer existing), Little Stanmore, Middlesex, in the parish of Whitchurch. On his death, his business was taken over by the partnership of Gravell and Tolkien. He is buried at St. Lawrence's church in Little Stanmore. A related (albeit smaller) musical movement is illustrated and discussed in Ord-Hume, Arthur W.J.G. The MUSICAL CLOCK on pages 250-51 (plate XII/10) where it is noted that Eardley Norton was one of a small number of makers who utilised the 'carriage-change system' to select tunes whereby the entire bell and hammer assembly is moved along the barrel by a leaf spring, rather than the usual arrangement where the barrel being is shunted along beneath the hammers. The 'carriage-change system' was perhaps first used by Roger Dunster and then by John Ellicott junior and provincial makers such as John Taylor of Ashton.The impressive size and quality of the current lot would suggest that it was a one-off commission no doubt for a very wealthy client as a centrepiece for an important interior. Condition Report: Movement is complete and is in clean fully-working condition including the tune selection and chime/silent and strike/silent selection dials. The movement appears to be in its original format with no visible evidence of alteration however we are aware that work has been done hence it is likely that the musical work (train, barrel and hammer assembly/carousel) have been largely re-instated but to their exact original configuration/specification. Any work that has been done has been executed to the highest standard.The dial presents as in immaculate condition but again it is likely that the enamel panels have had some restoration undertaken (again to the highest standard).The movement and dial are original to the case which is in fine condition having been cosmetically restored. The cast pineapple finial and post are most likely additions and the slender cavetto mouldings bordering the top edge of the upstand have been replaced on both sides. The mask around the dial has had a repair (insert) to the right-hand side upright (behind the veneer overlap) however the size, arch profile etc of the aperture appears to be original hence this repair is not indicative of alteration (or suggestive that the movement and dial are not original to the case). The glazed dial aperture is about 1 inch larger than the mask aperture but this would appear to be an original feature. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor shrinkage, a few small veneer patch repairs, re-gluing of joints and replacements to some of the small lesser mouldings; and other minor bumps, scuffs and blemishes commensurate with age.Generally a very impressive fully operational example fully restored clean condition and is complete with pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BLACK AND ROUGE MARBLE 'WORLD TIME' MANTEL CLOCK the black marble case with rouge mouldings and pillars flanking a glazed pendulum aperture, the 4.5" enamel dial with Roman chapter ring surrounding a map of the world, the night and day rotating outer chapter ring showing the time of various cities and countries around the world fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with Ellicott type compensated pendulum striking the hours/half hours on a bell, the backplate with makers stamp for 'BREVETE, CH. DELAGRAVE'46cm highThe movement is running and striking but we would reccomend a service. The dial has no cracks but has restored chips to the winding holes. The outer dial rotates correctly. The movement strikes the correct hours. The case is dirty but in good condition with no cracks or damage, just some very minor chips to the edge of the base. The drum shaped top is detached from the base and missing two fixing screws that hold it in place. The white porcelain plaque behind the compensated mechanism on the pendulum bob is damaged.
A George III white metal pair-cased verge pocket watch, the movement having square baluster pillars, signed Ellicott, London and numbered 5003, having an enamel face with Arabic seconds and Roman hours chapters, with fancy gilt hands, case un-assayed, 53 mm excluding stem and bow, (running when catalogued, accuracy and reliability untested)
A good mid 18th century featherbanded walnut longcase clockJohn Ellicott, London The arched hood with concave cornice supported on freestanding brass-mounted Doric columns, the long trunk door framed by inlaid quadrants and a moulded frame, over a panelled base and stepped plinth. The 12 inch arched brass dial with Roman and Arabic chapter ring signed between VII and V, the finely matted centre with large subsidiary seconds ring and chamfered date aperture, enclosed by well finished foliate scroll spandrels, the strike/silent subsidiary in the arch with addorsed dolphin mounts. The movement with five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and rack striking on the bell. Together with a pendulum, two brass-clad weights, a crank winder, hood key and trunk key. 2.29m (7ft 7ins) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A very fine mid 18th century English walnut table clock of small sizeJohn Ellicott, LondonThe case of particularly good colour and patina, the inverted bell top with turned handle and four lobed finials over a moulded cornice, side sound frets and glazed panels to a moulded base and block feet. The 5.75 inch arched brass dial with calendar subsidiary flanked by cherub mounts, over a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with half-quarter marks and crown-and-sceptre spandrels, strike/silent lever at IX, the matted centre with signature plaque and mock pendulum aperture. The movement with knopped and ringed pillars, pivoted verge escapement and rack striking on a bell, the quarters struck on command via a pull cord to the side acting on six bells and hammers, the backplate signed within a symmetrical foliate design framed by a wheatear border. Running, striking and repeating. Together with a door key and winding key. 41cms (16ins) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An impressive mid 18th century gilt-brass mounted mahogany quarter repeating and chiming table clockJohn Ellicott, London The bell top case with five finials over substantial side handles silk backed sound frets and mounted canted corners raised on scroll feet, the 7.75 inch arched brass dial signed in a shaped cartouche flanked by subsidiaries for 'Tocar/Silencio' and for rise-and-fall regulation with engraved highlights over the Roman and Arabic chapter ring with scroll spandrels and blued steel hands, the substantial triple chain fusee movement with verge escapement and rack striking on a bell, sounding the quarters on a small bell and the hours on a larger one, the backplate with engraved pagoda over brickwork and a musical trophy of sheet music and instruments. Ticking, striking and repeating. 65cms (2ft 2ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A good early 19th century mahogany break-arch table clock with enamel dial and trip repeatMorice, Fenchurch Street, LondonSurmounted by a leaf handle above brass fish scale frets and ebonised mouldings on a plinth base and ball feet. The signed 8.5 inch enamel Roman dial enclosed in a brass bezel with brass ringed winding squares and brass hands. The twin chain fusee movement with anchor escapement and trip hour repeat initiated via a pull cord on the left-hand side, the backplate with running formal border and repeat signature in an oval. Ticking, striking and repeating. 41cms (16ins) high.Footnotes:David Morice worked in Fenchurch Street from 1796, and is thought to have died in 1819. The partnership of 'D & W Morice' (William) is recorded from 1800-1832. They were one of the few makers who specialised in enamel dialled clocks - an ebonised example with duplex escapement was sold in these rooms on 14th December 2016 as part of the collection of Derek Roberts. The bell, which appears to be original, is stamped on the inside with an 'H', 'AR' and a comet.Some dials by D. & W. Morice are known to be made by Richard Symes, one of the few known dial enamellers from this period. The rear door carries an applied newspaper cutting from London Opinion dated 1908 'ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS' 'We should say your clocks were valuable, but a photograph is not sufficient for valuation. Morice, 1804-1823 , was a good craftsman, and Jolin (sic) Ellicott was eminent in his business. We can sell them at the Club readily enough.--A.E.H (Dover).'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Ellicott, Andrew The Journal of Andrew Ellicott Late Commissioner on behalf of the United States during part of the year 1796, the year 1797, 1798, 1799, and part of the year 1800: for determining the boundary between the United States and the Possessions of His Catholic Majesty in America... Philadelphia: Thomas Dobson, 1803. First edition, 8vo, contemporary calf, bookplates of William Emory Quinby and Canadarqua Library, rubbed, with some marking to lower board, with 5 (of 8) folding charts and diagrams in Appendix only and lacking the 6 folding engraved maps, a couple of closed tears to plates, marginal dampstaining and some spotting
A George III white metal pocket watch by (Edward) Ellicott of London, the cylinder movement having a gilt brass dust cover, its enamel face having Arabic seconds and Roman hour chapters, with blued steel poker hands, numbered 7940, the case decorated with rose engine turning and bearing continental European silver marks, 44 mm excluding stem and bow, (running when catalogued)
A George III white metal pair-cased verge pocket watch, the movement having square baluster pillars, signed Ellicott, London and numbered 5003, having an enamel face with Arabic seconds and Roman hours chapters, with fancy gilt hands, case un-assayed, 53 mm excluding stem and bow, (running when catalogued)
A George III mahogany eight-day repeating bracket clock, by Ellicott and Taylor, Royal Exchange, London, the 7¾in (19cm) enamel dial with Roman numerals and inscribed below a 'concealed' brass seconds dial and N-S lever, the twin fusee repeating movement striking the hours on a bell, the backplate engraved 'Ellicott & Taylor, London' within an engraved border, the case with an arched top, brass pierced fish scale panels, carrying handles and brass ball feet,31cm wide19cm deep45cm highEdward Ellicott was of the third generation of a distinguished line of London clockmakers. His grandfather, the eminent John Ellicott FRS (1706-1772), was succeeded by Edward Snr and Jnr. The partnership with John Taylor was formed in 1811. He was free of the Clockmakers' Company in 1795 and later Master. He died in 1835. Condition ReportIt appears the clock was restored in 2013, thus it seems in good order. The working order of the movement is not guaranteed. Complete with winding two door keys.
Londoner Bracket ClockEbenholz und ebonisiertes Holz auf Weichholz, vergoldetes Messing, versilberter Ziffernkranz, durchbrochene gebläute Zeiger, Glas, verblichene und zerschlissene, ehemals rote Seide. Tagesläufer mit Stundenschlag auf Glocke, zwei Melodien auf Walze ("MINUET" und "POLONESE"), Schlag- und Melodiereglage. Auf der schmalen Plakette unter dem Ziffernring graviert "John Ellicott London". Rückseite des Gehäuses nicht zu öffnen. Mit aufgestelltem Messingbügel H ca. 70 cm, B 35, T 23,5 cm.John Ellicott (1706 - 1772).Der Uhrmacher John Ellicott (1706 - 1772) war einer der wichtigsten englischen Uhrmacher. Er erfand u.a. ein Kompensationspendel und entwickelte die Zylinderhemmung. 1738 wurde er zum Mitglied der Royal Society ernannt.ProvenienzAus deutschem Familienbesitz.LiteraturZum Uhrmacher s. Baillie, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, London-Edinburgh 1966, S. 99.Dieses Objekt wurde unter Verwendung von Materialien hergestellt, für die beim Export in Ländern außerhalb der EU eine Genehmigung nach CITES erforderlich ist. Wir machen darauf aufmerksam, dass eine Genehmigung im Regelfall nicht erteilt wird.
A good quality mahogany longcase clock, the dial signed John Ellicott, London, inlaid throughout with stringing, cross banding and shell design to the arched trunk door and panelled plinth base, the break arch hood with brass finials, stop fluted columns and with a brass break 12" arch dial with subsidiary strike silent in the arch, the eight day gong striking movement with a train of eight bells, 232cm tall, will play on 4 or 8 bells, overall good condition minor expansion splitting to base, in running order
An exceptionally fine and rare mid 20th century gilt brass-mounted burr walnut table chronometer with original numbered safety winding keyCharles Frodsham, Clockmaker to H.M. the King, London, 2473. The case modelled on the original 'Sympathetique' clock by Abraham Louis Breguet created in 1814 and in now the British Royal Collection, with curved handle over an oval inspection panel framed by a star-cast running border, each corner set with a three-quarter burr wood column, on a plinth base with heavy gilt brass plate underneath carrying the four levelling screw feet, both sides and doors framed in a cast gilt brass border.The 5.25 inch by 4.25 inch one-piece silvered dial with engraved minute track enclosing the Roman numerals, large subsidiary seconds dial at XII and the power reserve dial at VI, (marked 0-8 with instruction to wind at seven days), with good original blued steel hands throughout. The dial secured to the front plate of the movement via three heavy gilt dial feet screwed from the rear.The movement with thick plates united by four heavy pillars screwed front and back, and further mounted on a substantial brass baseplate with three heavy L-shaped brackets, the single chain fusee with Harrison's maintaining power to an Earnshaw type spring detent escapement mounted on a large platform, with heavy cut and compensated bi-metallic balance on a freesprung blued steel helical spring with diamond endstone, the contrate wheel arbor in a double-screwed jewelled chaton, the backplate with engine turned finish and signed in a polished reserve 'Chas Frodsham, 27 South Molton St., London, 2473'. Together with the original safety winding key, numbered 2473 and with the name 'V. KENNETT'. 31cmns (12ins) to the top of the raised handle.Footnotes:Provenance:Single family ownership for approximately the last 80 years.To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time a Frodsham/'Breguet' clock has been offered for sale by auction. The high class firm of Charles Frodsham Ltd. created this clock in 1949 as part of their small series of 'reproduction' clocks - other table clocks in the series included 'The Cumming' priced at £49 with plain dial, £53 with a mounted dial; 'The Tompion' priced at £30-32 depending on the mounts, and 'The Ellicott' £28-32 as well as others (for a full list see Mercer, pages 178-182. At £290, The Breguet was by far and away the most expensive of the table clocks. It was the pinnacle of the Frodsham range and perhaps represents more an homage from one great horology house to another, rather than a simple reproduction. With the pick of Breguet's output to chose from, Frodshams opted for Breguet's sympathetique number 666, originally sold to The Prince Regent (later George IV) in 1814 for the princely sum of 11,500 francs, this clock is still in the Royal Collection today. The movement for the clock was supplied before the Second World War by Mercers, and was only cased up by them once trade had returned to some normalcy in 1949. Literature:Daniels, G. (1975) The Art of Breguet. London: Sotheby Parke Bernet, Colour plate II and plates 141 a-e for image of the original Sympathetique. Mercer, T. (1981) The Frodshams The Story of a Family Chronometer Makers. Kent: The Antiquarian Horological Society, plate 51 for a copy of the 1949 catalogue entry alongside other much cheaper clocks in the same series. We are grateful to Richard Stenning of Charles Frodsham Ltd. for his help in researching this lot.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A mid 18th century brass-mounted gilt and green japanned quarter chiming Astronomical clock made for the Spanish market, with Time Museum provenanceJohn Ellicott, LondonThe case with inverted caddy top surmounted by an astronomical revolving moon decorated to show its phases, over four flaming finals and tiered sound frets, with caryatid corner mounts and brass side carrying handles on a plinth base with scroll feet, the 9 inch signed arch brass dial with silvered Roman chapter ring, with silvered rings depicting lunar date and annual calendar (in Spanish) showing the signs of the zodiac, sunrise and sunset and the declination of the sun above the equator, the 8 day triple fusee movement with verge escapement, chiming the quarters and half hours on a nest of eight bells and the hours on a further bell, with pull repeat, the highly engraved floral and foliate backplate with a flourishing signature cartouche. Together with a case key and winder. 82cms (32ins) high (3)Footnotes:Provenance:The Time Museum, Rockford, Illinois, inv. 'no.A586,'. Sold Sotheby's, New York, 2 December 1999, Masterpieces from the Time Museum, lot 79 ($51,750 including premium).John Ellicott was born in 1706, the son of a clockmaker of the same name. He was one of the outstanding clockmakers of the 18th century, producing a large number of high quality clocks for the home market and export, his work particularly valued by the Spanish Royal family. He developed his own temperature compensated pendulum and was instrumental in the perfection of the cylinder escapement. He was clockmaker to King George III, a position which paid £150 per annum. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society on the 26th October 1738 and published articles on clocks and an equation of time table in the Philosophical Transactions for the Society.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Gents third quarter of the 19th century hallmarked silver cased pocket watch having gold hands to a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, (faint hairline cracks), dial diam 4.5cm, the fusee movement inscribed 'Ellicott, London' numbered 8457, further inscribed 'Ellicott London 8457' to the movement cover, case bearing the London hallmark for 1866, further number 8457. Back of case with worn engine turned decoration and central vacant cartouche
A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKJohn Ellicott, London, circa 1760The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed John, Ellicott, Lon,don to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and fine crisply cast rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with silvered Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, the case with concave sided 'pagoda' upstand adorned with brass flambeau urn finials and with shaped fretwork panel to fascia over cavetto moulded break-arch cornice and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by brass stop-fluted columns, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over solid mahogany break-arch door applied with complex mouldings to edges, the base with concave top mouldings over rectangular raised panel and moulded double skirt.240cm (94.5ins) high excluding finials, 53.5ins (21ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. John Ellicott F.R.S. is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1706 to John Ellicott senior, a Cornish clockmaker who had gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1696 and died 1733. John junior worked from Swithin's Alley, Royal Exchange, London and was elected member of the Royal Society in 1738. He published works on horology in 1739 and 1753 and is particularly noted for the development of the cylinder escapement and a form of compensated pendulum; he also maintained a private observatory at his home in Hackney. John Ellicott was later appointed as Clockmaker to George III, and took his son, Edward into partnership in 1760 which lasted until his death in 1772. The present clock is notable in that it has survived in fine original condition and is very much a textbook example of its type made by one of the leading English horologists of the 18th century.Condition Report: Movement is complete and in clean working condition having been recently serviced and there is no evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial is in good clean condition with only minor discolouration/spotting to the silvered finishes in places; the hands appear original and undamaged. The movement retains what appears to be the original seatboard which rests on the directly onto the case uprights (cheeks) which have historic nail holes corresponding to those in the seatboard which serve to confirm that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is in fine original condition. The shaped fretwork panel to the hood is a replacement and two of the small pads that support the finials are a loose (simply require re-gluing) otherwise faults are very much limited to very minor historic bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. The patination/colour is notable in its originality.Clock is complete with pendulum, pair of brass-cased weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Silver Pair Cased Cylinder Pocket Watch, gilt chain fusee cylinder movement signed Ellicott London and numbered 5588, dust cover signed and numbered, enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, beetle and poker hands, both later cases with matching London hallmarks for 1784 and maker's marks IR, 48mm wide see illustration 02.08.21 Later cases with surface scratches and small dents, inner case hinge is damaged with one loop missing for the pin to locate and secure, inner case bezel is not closing correctly, later pendant and bow, inner case back with an oval shaped winding hole which appears to have been drilled out with a bigger hole to accommodate the later added movement, lever below 6 is missing to locate the movement, dial with hairline cracks, hands with rust marks, dust cover securing slide spring is missing, fusee chain has come loose and detacted away from the barrel, fusee chain is still visible, movement needs clean, movement not working.
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