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A brass lantern clock, 12 cm high, with a battery movement, a Chinese style desk set, comprising of an inkwell, letter rack, and pen stand, a bronze figure, 9 cm high, and three silhouettes (qty)

A 17th century-style brass lantern clock with French movement by Japy Freres in traditional case, 9" high

A Charles II brass lantern clock by Benjamin Bell, London circa 1665, the dial with central starburst decorated disc enveloped by stylised floral sprays, iron hand within Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised wheat ear half hour markers, the standard London third period frame with column turned corner posts beneath dolphin inhabited foliate pierced frets, vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, the sides with hinged brass doors, the rear with iron backplate, hanging hoop and spurs, on turned ball feet, 40cm high The rope is not original and has a section that is badly frayed. The case appears to be in good overall condition with minor wear and scratches in line with age and usage. There is a small circular hole to the front above Roman Numeral I.

Charles Frodsham, London, a modern silver lantern clock-style carriage clock the eight-day duration timepiece movement having a platform lever escapement, the dial having a raised silvered chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and blued-steel hands, the case of lantern clock form with turned pillars, cast corner finials, cast cresting and with the bell set within the straps and surmounted by a further finial, hallmarked for silver, London with the stamp C.F & Co for Charles Frodsham, London, height 21cm. A limited edition numbered 12 of 250.

An English brass lantern mantel clock the eight-day duration, double fusee movement striking the ting-tang quarters on two bells set within the bell strap, the dial with black Roman numerals and blued steel hands with the lantern clock case having engraved cresting, turned pillars and finials, and standing on ball feet, height 39cm.

Cooke of Hull - brass cased bulkhead clock, and a Smiths brass lantern clock. Both fitted with quartz battery movements

English - 20th century 8-day lantern clock in period 18th century style, square brass case surmounted by a domed bell, with a brass chapter, engraved dial centre and stylised period steel hands, with a two train spring driven movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell. With pendulum. Dimensions: Height: 35cm  Length/Width: 14cm  Depth/Diameter: 14cm

A BRASS LANTERN CLOCK LATE 17TH CENTURY AND LATER The crest monogrammed R/M with the date 1703, the dial inscribed John Cooke, Londini, now fitted with a later fusee movement 38cm high Condition Report: As catalogued this appears to be incorporating earlier and later parts and elemenents and is not 'pure'Movement with dirt and discolouration, overall will require a clean and an overhaul before use, Dreweatts have not tested the movement - there are no winding keys, there is a pendulum present Dial with one hand fittedThe bell hammer bent and mishappen The dial is 18cm diameterCase overall dirty and discoloured, polish depositsPlease see additional images for visual reference to condition and appearanceCondition Report Disclaimer

A VINTAGE CARTER BOWLES BRASS LANTERN MANTLE CLOCK

Thomas Barrett of Lewis, [Lewes]. An 18th century brass lantern clock, in traditional case with armorial cresting, signed Roman dial centred with stylised foliage and later eight day striking twin fusee movement, 16cm wide, 14cm deep, 36cm high Overall looks to be in honest condition, but movement altered many years ago, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, comes with pendulum but no winding key.PLEASE 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. 

A late 17th century brass lantern clock of traditional form with dolphin and flower pierced crests, silvered Roman dial centred with stylised floral engraving, single iron hand and anchor escapement movement striking on a bell, 16cm wide, 15cm deep, 38cm high Has seen some alterations over the ages, both side doors have filled in panels, hand a little oxidised, comes with single lead weight. Back door loose. No pendulum.PLEASE 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. 

Smiths - A vintage mid 20th century brass lantern mantel clock. With later battery operated movement. Domed top, pierced decoration with finials to the corner. Brass face with a Roman numerals.18cm height approx.

John Wilson - Edinburg - An early 20th century large Scottish brass lantern clock. With a domed top, original movement to interior pierced fret work to border with elephant figures. Brass Roman numeral face, raised on shaped finial feet. With pendulum, bracket and singular weight. 37 height approx.

Manner of Richard Rayment of Bury. A Victorian 17th century style lantern clock, in traditional brass case with silvered Roman dial and eight day single fusee movement striking on a bell, 17cm wide, 14.5cm deep, 38cm high. Condition - good

A traditional brass lantern clock, 19th Century in the 17th Century style, urn finial, bell, fretwork panels to three sides, the front with engraved entwined dolphins and scrolls, over a dial with black Roman numerals and inner minute track, scrolling foliage to the centre, pillar corners, peg feet, eight-day movement striking on a bell, 38cm high, 15cm wide

A modern lantern wall clock

A box of assorted collectables, to include copper effect lantern, framed British Monarchs coins, J&J Siddons flat irons, bowler hats and Tempora travel clock.

A silver plated desk stand, lacking inkwells, a pair of adjustable candlesticks, a silver backed mirror and matching brushes, a lantern clock and other items (box)

A 20th century brass lantern clock, the Roman dial engraved 'GEORGE ALDRIDGE', amongst scrolling foliage, movement with anchor escapement. 33cm high. (brass bound lead weight)

by the Cahoon Bros, in the form of a lantern, comprising of aneroid barometer, thermometer and glass encased compass to the top, signed to the clock dial, height inc. handle 27cm. *CR Surface wear throughout, working condition unknown, glass top section loose.

ROBERT EVANS, HALSTEAD; a 19th century brass cased lantern clock, the applied silver chapter ring set with Roman numerals, height 36cm, with pendulum and weight. Condition Report: The brass arch is missing two pins, so the front section has dropped, wear to the silvered dial, clock is currently not functioning, wear to the case, Please note that this lot is not suitable for our in-house postage service.We would recommend booking a collection slot for this lot or contacting Pack & Send for postage of this lot: Pack & Send (Salford Quays) Email: salfordquays@packsend.co.uk Website: www.packsend.co.uk/salfordquays Tel: 0161 393 5740

A brass cased Rapport quartz carriage timepiece, another in the form of a lantern clock, Swiza travel timepiece and two others.

A Victorian lantern clock, Thomas Loomes at the Mermaid in Lothbury to the dial plate, twin fusee movement, 35cm high. Condition - fair, parts detached Case in neglected, tarnished state but complete.  Movement has been wound and set going but motion not sustained beyond a few minutes.   Rear door now connected.

Group of lantern clocks, including, Metamec, reproduction lantern clock, Cuckoo clock, etc.

Early C20th Century brass lantern clock, traditional four pillar case, engraved dial with applied 6 1/4" Roman chapter ring, two train fusee hour striking movement, anchor escapement, W15cm H37cm

REPRODUCTION BRASS LANTERN CLOCK, stamped Japy Freres, France31cm high

English lantern clock with Roman numerals in cartouche, standing on an oak chair of 33 cm high

English lantern clock, address Geo Clarke, Leaden. Hallstreet London, 19th century, 36 cm high on an oak chair (later date)

Collection of vintage and modern clocks, including Smith battery powered brass lantern clock, Germany Europa brass giraffe deco clock, 1930s plaster mantel clock, Germany Schatz 8 Day clock, Smith Empire mantel clock, Smiths Sectric mains powered Art Deco Alarm Clock etc

A brass cased double clock and barometer, with painted porcelain panels, 11cm high, together with a brass cased miniature lantern clock (2)

A box of collectables - including a late 20th century kukri knife; a trench art bullet case ornament; a Japanese tinplate friction drive toy fire engine, 32.25cm long (catch and springs on ladder a/f); a small brass lantern clock style mantel clock; a carved wooden native Indian mask; etc.

A mid 20th century Smiths brass lantern clock, having a jewelled 8 day movement, stamped Smiths Clocks And Watches Ltd, 25cm tall.

AN ENGLISH BRASS MINIATURE LANTERN CLOCKUNSIGNED, MID 17th CENTURY AND LATERThe posted countwheel bell-striking movement now with Huygens endless chain winding and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum swinging beyond the frame to the rear, the replaced dial plate engraved with scrolling radial leafy blooms to centre, with iron hand within original applied 4 inch Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and engraved leafy infill to angles, the frame with column turned corner posts beneath twin dolphin and scroll pierced frets, shouldered vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, the sides with hinged brass doors and the rear with brass backplate, on ball-turned feet; with an oak wall bracket constructed with a table supported with two ogee-outline brackets mounted onto a shaped back panel. The clock 23cm (9ins) high, 10cm (4ins) deep, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep excluding crutch; the bracket 40cm (15.75ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Spare holes to the top plate along with the position of the hour hammer to the right of the movement suggest that the present clock was originally made with balance wheel regulation and separately-would trains. Although the dial plate, frets, finials and bell structure are later replacements the clock still retains original mid 17th century core elements in the frame and the going train. Condition Report: The movement appears to retain original greatwheels and pulleys however the winding clicks have been removed from the going train and pulley fixed to facilitate endless winding. The going second wheel and arbor appear original as does the pinion of report (which has been turned-around due to wear) and hour wheel. The escapewheel and arbor/pinion are replacements; the number of teeth on the escapewheel would suggest a duration of closer to 30 hours than 12 however without undertaking a wheel count we are unable to confirm the duration. The lines 'cross-over' in order for the clock to run with 'endless winding' without reversing one of the trains. The strike train appears to have been repinioned (probably due to wear) otherwise would appear to be fundamentally original; the countwheel has a repair to the rim. The dial plate is a replacement (possibly due to the clock originally having an alarm which would have been removed during conversion to anchor escapement); the chapter ring is probably original but is now secured by pins bent-over at the rear of the dial plate. The hand is a replacement. The movement pillars, top and bottom plates and feet are original; everything else (ie, the finials, bell assembly, frets, doors and backplate) are replacements. The feet have 'flats' to opposing sides suggesting that a vice has been used to unscrew them at some point. Movement is generally neglected and dusty hence will require a clean/service if intending to put to use.Clock has pendulum, an oak wall bracket and a weight. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE CHARLES II BRASS LANTERN CLOCKJOHN LONDON, BRISTOL, CIRCA 1675-80The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with Huygens's endless chain winding and verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum swinging outside the frame to the rear incorporating knife-edge suspension, the dial with vacant roundel within stylised symmetrical foliate engraved infill issuing from a large leafy tulip bloom to lower margin and interrupted by engraved signature John London, of Bristoll fecit to the upper, within applied 6 inch narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys hour markers, with scroll pierced black steel hand incorporating long tail and engraved radial leaf infill to angles, the typical tall Bristol-type frame with one-piece column turned corner posts beneath lion and unicorn armorial engraved and pierced frets, integral multi-knopped tall vase-and-cover turned finials and domed bell bearer cast with pierced leaf decoration between the limbs, with brass side doors and brass backplate to rear, on tall disc-knopped ball feet.42cm (16.5ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. John London in recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being a gunsmith working in Bristol by 1675 (references Bellchambers), when he took Robert Sainsbury from Market Lavington as an apprentice. Jim Moore recorded him as being married to Mary Baker in 1678 and he is believed to have still be working in Bristol in 1678.  George White in Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 illustrates a very closely related clock to the present lot on page 228 (Figure 2.), where it is noted that John London was most likely influenced by leading London-based makers but adopted his own particular style and flair - most noticeable on his surviving longcase clocks. This is most apparent with regards to his engraving which departs from the usual Bristol style, adopting more intense florid designs which are more akin to London work but taken further. White also notes that, as a gunsmith, John London is thought to have engraved his own dials; this was until a lantern clock was discovered with practice engraving beneath the dial together with the name 'Axford'. From this it has been suggested that the engraving may have been executed by someone else, who may have had connections with the brass founder Charles Axford, who is recorded through his marriage in Bristol in 1687. Notwithstanding the above the current lot utilises a variant of the frame castings that were favoured by the Bristol and Chew Valley school of clockmakers, with one of the earliest examples of their use (other than the present clock) being for another example by John London of Bristol illustrated in Loomes, Brian Lantern Clocks & Their Makers on page 179 (Figure 10.41). Loomes dates this clock to the late 1670's whilst another close variant of these castings can be seen on a clock by Edward Webb dated 1676 (private collection), as well as two further examples by the same maker, dated 1682 and 1692 respectively (illustrated in Loomes on page 188, Figures 11.5 - .6). These two variants differ only very slightly in that the feet have 'disc' knops for the John London clock/present lot and 'ball' knops for the Webb clocks. The 'disc feet' castings were also used by other makers such as Edward Bilbie of Chew Stoke (who is believed to have succeeded Edward Webb in around 1695), and both variants were used by Thomas Veale of Chew Magna. Edward Bilbie appears to have persisted with the use of such castings after Bristol makers had mostly moved onto patterns more closely related to London work of the period, suggesting that such frames were continued to be cast locally (possibly through subsequent acquisition of the patterns by the Chew Valley makers). Certainly, from surviving clocks, it would be reasonable to suggest that casting of the frames could have taken place at Edward Webb's foundry in Chew Stoke, then by the Bilbie family after Webb's death in 1694. Condition Report: The wheelwork appears very original with the only noticeable replacements being the pulley centres which have been changed or reworked to facilitate running on chains; this has also required the holes in the baseplate to be elongated slightly (due to the present inner diameter of the pulleys being slightly smaller than the original configuration). The trains appear to run free and have only fairly light wear to the pinions. The escapement appears original, however the pallets have been refaced and the front pivot cock has 'packing' beneath it hence it is probable that some adjustment will be required before the clock can be put into service. The movement has been made to take an alarm mechanism (most likely configured to be 'sunken' into the backplate) which is not present. The dial is in fine condition with good strong engraving, there is no alarm disc present with the clock and the hand is probably a replacement. The frets are original as is the bell bearer; the top finial is a replacement. The right front and rear left feet have been solder repaired at the stems (common with this design of frame casting) and the rear right-hand finial has a historic braze repair to the stem. Both side doors are probably original, the backplate is most likely a replacement and is if noticeable heavy gauge brass with noticeable distortion to the panel.There are no weights with the clock. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE CHARLES I BRASS 'FIRST PERIOD' LANTERN CLOCKPETER CLOSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1640The trains with separate winding via rope lines running within pulleys incorporating steel walls to the click-spring side, the going train with reinstated verge escapement regulated by oscillating balance positioned above the top plate, the strike train sounding the hours on a bell mounted above the frame via a countwheel with overlift provided by a hoop wheel cut with a single slot, the dial with central vestigial star-burst engraved alarm setting disc within a ring of seven boldly engraved repeating flowerheads and stylised foliate scrollwork, within applied 6.125 inch narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating slender cruciform half hour markers, with fine substantial sculpted steel hand and foliate engraved infill to the quadrants, the frame with turned Doric column corner posts beneath distinctive shouldered vase 'cup and cover' finials with cavetto waists, the front and sides applied with symmetrical scroll pierced cast brass armorial frets with the front incorporating foliate engraved detail including grotesque dolphin masks and engraved signature Peter Clofon Neare Holborn Bridg Fecit, beneath domed bell bearer capped with a conforming vase finial, with brass side doors and the rear with later iron backplate fitted with spurs beneath an iron hanging hoop applied to the top plate, on turned tapered 'acorn' feet, (alarm mechanism no longer present).40cm (15.75ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.125ins) deep including spurs.Supplemental addition to the above description text (19/08/2024) - The rear of the front, fret together with the centre of one of the greatwheels, bear casting marks conforming to recorded 'P.C. within a shield' marks which are believed to be that for Peter Closon's foundry. Peter Closon is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Southwark, London in around 1595 and apprenticed on 22nd November 1608 to Henry Stevens (through the Clothworkers' Company). His brothers (William and Simon) were both gun makers as was his father, Godfrey, before him. He gained his freedom in 1616 and married Margaret Buckner in 1629. Closon was one of the subscribers for the formation of the Clockmakers' Company paying the substantial sum of £5 in 1630. He worked near Holborn Bridge and took-on many apprentices, first through the Clothworkers' Company and then the newly founded Clockmakers' Company after 1631. Amongst his apprentices were the following who went-on to become notable makers in their own right - John Selwood (1630-38); John Wise (through Thomas Dawson 1638-460; Richard Ames (through Richard Masterson 1648/9-1656/7), and William Speakman (through Nicholas Tomlins 1654-61). Closon was made an Assistant in the Clockmakers' Company in 1633 and then Warden 1637/8, there are no records of his attendance after this date. He died in around 1660/1 and is thought to have been succeeded by Richard Ames. The present clock can be closely compared to another example by Closon illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on page 117 (Figure II/151). The dial engraving is clearly by the same hand incorporating matching flowerheads and leafy scrollwork albeit with the design incorporating two alternating differing types of flowerhead rather than the same four-petal bloom on the current lot. The frame utilises standard London 'first period' castings with cup-and-cover finials and acorn feet as described by White pages 83-84, where it is noted that they were in use 1620-40. Indeed, the current clock is best described as a 'textbook' example of Closon's work and, through comparisen with other examples by him, helps to demonstrate the high degree of consistency achieved by him during the late 1630s to 40s.The current lot has generally survived in fine original condition. At some point the verge with balance wheel regulation was replaced by anchor escapement with long pendulum swinging behind the frame to the rear. This necessitated removal of the alarm mechanism mounted on the backplate to make room for the pendulum. The clock has subsequently re-converted back to its original balance-wheel layout executed by the late Jeff Darken; the anchor pallets, cocks etc. removed at that time have been retained and are included in the lot. Condition Report: Both the going and strike trains appear to be very original apparently retaining all wheelwork, pinions and arbors except for the fly pinion, escape wheel (although mounted on the original arbor) and the balance. The pulleys appear original but have at some point been pinned for chain drive and then reverted back to rope leaving a series of filed-back steel pins at the base of the valley of each pulley. The steel winding clicks are present and operational. The pinions to both trains show evidence of advanced wear which has been left untouched - the pivots have been re-bushed incorporating packing and other adjustments to ensure that the wheels partially engage with unworn faces of the pinions. This allows the clock to restored to working condition whilst retaining original wheels and pinions. The teeth of the wheels show slight wear but are still within tolerance to allow the clock to run (the steel pinions always wear at a much higher rate than the wheels). The steelwork has been carefully cleaned of corrosion but show some slight historic age-related pitting. The top plate has a pair of filled holes (most likely for the pendulum backcock) otherwise appears as originally made (with balance wheel banking pin holes) except for enlarged slot adjacent to the escapement top allow for the previous anchor pallets. The dial has overall moderate oxidation. The tail of the hand has a split in the forging which is not structural and can only be seen when looking at the hand side-on. The alarm disc is of correct pattern and appears to have age but could possibly be a very well executed replacement. The frets appear original and the frame is in very good original condition although the right hand front finial may have been broken and repaired at the stem (very difficult to tell!). The bell and support are in very good original condition. The hanging hoop, backplate and spurs are replacements (would have been originally fitted with an alarm with the original removed during conversion to anchor escapement and long pendulum). The side doors have age but are most likely not original. Clock generally shows light to moderate oxidation to the brass, the steelwork is generally free form rust/visible corrosion.Clock is complete with lines and weights. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN INTERESTING EARLY ENGLISH BRASS LANTERN CLOCKUNSIGNED BUT POSSIBLY 'FIRST PERIOD', SECOND QUARTER OF THE 17th CENTURYThe trains with separate winding via rope lines running within pulleys incorporating steel walls to the click-spring side, the going train now with anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum and the strike train sounding the hours on a bell mounted above the frame via a countwheel with overlift provided by a single-slot hoop, the dial engraved with symmetrical arrangement of three rose blooms within foliate scrollwork over a stylised tulip to lower margin to centre, within applied 6 inch Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating stylised wheatear half hour markers, with substantial steel hand incorporating distinctive C-scroll tail and leafy flowerhead infill to angles, the distinctive frame with unique one-piece castings incorporating stylised Doric column uprights and tall ovoid knopped finials supporting the domed bell-bearer surmounted by a conforming finial, on ball feet, (originally with balance wheel regulation, lacking frets doors, backplate, pendulum, lines and weights).42.5cm (16.75ins) high, 15.5cm (6.125ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep. Although unsigned the present clock has numerous features only generally seen on early English Lantern clocks. Most notable amongst these are the spur-pinions of reports for driving the hour wheel behind the dial and the countwheel, a steel cheek to each of the winding pulleys (to which the click spring is riveted), and particularly heavy strike detents. In addition to this, the hand with its long tail, has a noticeably early feel. As does the chapter ring with its deep quarter-hour track to the inside edge. The symmetrical leafy flowerhead designs to the corners of the plate also support an early date as later clocks tend to feature outswept infill. The engraving to the dial centre does not seem to follow any well-known workshop however it is notable due intense deep-cut nature of the design. Indeed the overall slightly larger proportions of the clock are also indicative of an early date.The frame is particularly unusual and may well be unique. The provision of one-piece castings for the columns, finials and feet, would suggest west country origins however some northern makers were known to use one-piece castings later in the century. The proportions of the frame turnings do not follow 'Classical' traditions supporting the view that the clock has provincial originals, although, interestingly, the feel of the finials can be compared to those seen on an important chiming lantern clock attributed to Nicholas Vallin illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on page 97 (Figures II/120, a-b).From these observations it would be reasonable to suggest that the present clock was made by a highly skilled clockmaker, possibly based in the west country, who was familiar with examples emanating from London during the 'First Period'. Condition Report: As catalogued the clock has been converted from verge with balance regulation to anchor escapement for regulation by a long pendulum. Both the going and strike trains appear to be very original apparently retaining all wheelwork, pinions and arbors except for the escape wheel and pinion. The pulleys appear original but have at some point been pinned for chain drive and then reverted back to rope leaving a series of filed-back steel pins at the base of the valley of each pulley. The steel winding clicks are present and operational. The pinions to both trains show noticeable wear which has been left untouched. The teeth of the wheels also show slight wear but are still within tolerance to allow the clock to run (the steel pinions always wear at a much higher rate than the wheels). The baseplate has additional holes drilled to allow the lines to be looped-up (to increase duration) and the top plate has holes left over from the original balance top potance, banking pins and frets (the left-hand side only has an additional pair of fret holes). The centre movement bar has been repaired by laminating brass to each side (probably to reinforce a crack); the bars otherwise are sound but have typical punching to close pivot holes, historic bushing etc. The hammer spring has been moved towards the dial slightly and the original hole filled - probably to allow room for tying-off of the line via the later hole drilled nearby. The hammer stop has a replacement securing nut. The steelwork has overall light old surface discolouration/patination and the brasswork has an overall pleasing patination. The frame is a little bent/out of square with the rear left-hand foot bent back a little and with vice witness marks suggesting an attempt to straighten. The right-hand rear foot has a slight crack in the stem. The dial is in good original condition with faults essentially limited to minor scuffs, dents etc. The bell and stand are in good original condition although the bell has a small casting hole.Clock does NOT have lines, weights, pulleys, pendulum, frets, side doors or a backplate. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GROUP OF THIRTEEN STEEL CLOCK HANDSANONYMOUS, LATE 17th CENTURY AND LATERIncluding an early double-loop pierced and filed hour hand with hexagonal aperture to centre, 5cm (2ins) centre to tip; Another pierced twin loop lantern/wall clock hand with long tail, also 5cm (2ins) centre to tip; a finely worked early-to-mid 17th century pattern baluster-shaped hand with spade tip, 4.4cm (1.75ins) centre to tip; and a longcase clock subsidiary seconds hand with s-shaped tail, 2.2cm (0.875ins) centre to tip, (13). 

A WILLIAM AND MARY BRASS LANTERN CLOCK NOW WITH LATER SPRING-DRIVEN MOVEMENTTHE FRAME AND DIAL BY THOMAS FORD, BUCKINGHAM, CIRCA 1690, THE MOVEMENT LATE 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by short lenticular bob pendulum and passing strike sounding on the bell mounted within the superstructure, fitted behind the earlier dial engraved with three stylised flowerheads positioned adjacent to the chapter ring to the lower half of the centre and signed Thomas Ford of Buckingham to upper the half, within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised wheatear half hour markers, now with two steel hands, the angles engraved with leafy infill, the 'third period' frame with column turned corner posts beneath dolphin inhabited foliate scroll pierced frets with the front incorporating engraved detail, knopped vase turned finials and domed bearer enclosing a cast bell, with later brass side and rear doors and on turned ball feet.39.5cm (15.5ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) wide, 16cm (6.26ins) deep. Thomas Ford is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in Buckingham circa 1680-1710. His son, James, was apprenticed through the Spectaclemakers' Company of London to Thomas Hails in 1699. Condition Report: The movement is in working condition and appears all-original (as in 19th century) with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism however is a little dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is advised. In addition to the movement, the frame top and bottom plates are also 19th century replacements (contemporaneous with the present movement). The dial and frame are in good condition with no obvious visible breaks or repairs; the dial now has a non-original winding hole. The surface retains an old lacquer finish with overall mellowing, rubbing and wear most notably around the winding hole.Clock is complete with a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE FORGED IRON QUARTER-STRIKING TURRET CLOCK MOVEMENT WITH EARLY VERGE PENDULUM REGULATIONUNSIGNED, PROBABLY CENTRAL ENGLAND, CIRCA 1660-70The three-wheel trains with forged wheels and lantern pinions set end-to end with wooden barrels originally with indirect winding for the centre train flanked by capstans for the two outer barrels, the going train with horizontally pivoted escape crownwheel and perpendicular pallet arbor regulated by the original forged pendulum with an effective length of around thirty inches and with distinctive fluke-shaped bob, the centrally positioned hour-strike train with countwheel cut with teeth to the inside of the rim set in a space behind the adjacent going train pivot bar, with single-arbor warnless lifting via a pin on the quarter train greatwheel to enable the hours to sound after the quarters on the hour only, the quarter train also with single-arbor warnless lifting this time enabled via a nag's head engaging with one of four pins fitted to the going greatwheel, and counting via a slotted rim set next to the greatwheel also fitted with pins for the two hammer levers, both the hour and quarter trains with overlift enabled by hoop wheel each also serving as contrate wheels to drive vertically pivoted flies (lacking on quarter train), the going greatwheel arbor passing through the frame and squared to facilitate take-off for a dial and the side opposing the pendulum with pivoted bell-hammer linkages, the frame with corner posts forged with Gothic ogee mouldings and with swollen circular recessed lapped joints for the upper and lower end rails, the upper and lower cross rails tenoned through the same joint with the various vertical pivot bars joined in a similar manner between, the corner posts surmounted by integral raised polyhedral finials and with decorated buttress feet.The frame 100cm (39.5ins) long, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 91cm (36ins) high; 107cm (42ins) high overall including the strike train fly. The present lot is particularly interesting in that technologically it is essentially unchanged from the medieval period, yet incorporates a very early pendulum escapement which would have most likely been 'cutting-edge' at the time. Indeed, the transverse (end-to-end) three-wheel layout of the trains, together with the single arbor warnless striking with overlift/locking provided via a hoop wheel, remains essentially unchanged from the that of the Salisbury Cathedral clock (which reputedly dates from 1386). In addition to this, the trains comprise forged iron wheels and lantern pinions, and the frame itself is also joined with tenons and wedges. These features were gradually superseded by brass wheels, forged cut leaves for the pinions and threaded nuts for securing the frame towards the end of the 17th century.Beeson, C.F.C. in ENGLISH CHURCH CLOCKS 1280-1850 suggests (on page 57) that the transition from end-to-end layout for the trains is due to the adoption of the anchor escapement and long pendulum where the sided-by-side configuration is much more practical. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the present movement was made prior to the wholesale adoption of the anchor escapement during the 1670's. This would certainly seem to be the case when two movements by William Clement are considered. The first is dated 1672 but has end-to-end trains, whilst another, dating to the previous year, was made with trains set side-by-side; suggesting that the end-to-end configuration was essentially being phased out at this time.The positioning of the countwheel between the strike and going trains is also discussed by Beeson on pages 48-52 with many examples noted (but mostly without hoop-wheel overlift/locking). The general trend with regards to dating indicates that this detail was predominant from around 1550-1670 (when end-to-end trains were phased-out), and mostly originate from central/southern England. The layout and decoration to the forged frame also commensurate with clocks made during this period however the use of tenons and wedges is unusual for a 17th century clock, as are the 'lapped' corner joints to the end sections; indeed, this distinctive feature may well assist with attribution if other examples with known provenance can be found. Despite many of the rather archaic features present in the current movement, it does incorporate what appears to be a very early pendulum-regulated verge escapement. Unusually for a pendulum escapement, the escape crownwheel is carried on a horizontal arbor (rather than vertical with pinion driven by a contrate-wheel) with the pallet arbor set at ninety degrees to facilitate the side-swinging pendulum. The positioning of the escape wheel in this manner echoes that of a clock regulated by a foliot, however the present clock has not been converted from balance regulation as there is little room for one above due to the positioning of the vertically pivoted fly for the strike train. In addition to this there is also no space for a vertical pallet arbor lower pivot potence. The geometry of a verge escapement does not lend itself to a long pendulum due to the inherent relatively high amplitude of oscillation pendulum, this is perhaps why the pendulum is relatively short. An interesting detail is the fluke-shaped bob to the pendulum which echoes that illustrated in Huygens' 1673 work Horologium Oscillatorium. Naturally, not many verge pendulum turret clocks with original escapement survive due to the adoption of the much more practical anchor escapement in 1671 (only 12-13 years after the verge). One final detail worth noting is the provision of contrate teeth cut to the rims of the hoop-wheels to drive vertically pivoted flies for the both the hour and quarter strike trains. This would appear to be an essentially unique feature possibly due to the clock being originally installed in a relatively tight location where there was no room for the flies to be positioned on each end of the frame (longer than normal due to the third train). This rather ingenious system would require a fair amount of additional work to execute. Although the present movement is missing some components it does, however, survive in essentially untouched condition with beautifully executed forged wrought ironwork throughout. 

A RARE FRENCH LARGE FOUR-DIAL NOVELTY AUTOMATON LIGHTHOUSE TIMEPIECE WITH BAROMETER AND THERMOMETERSPOSSIBLY BY ANDRE ROMAIN GUILMET, PARIS, RETAILED BY F. GUILLEBOT, BORDEAUX, LATE 19th CENTURYThe timepiece with circular eight-day movement with platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate stamped V.R., BREVETE PARIS over serial number 2524, the 2.25 inch circular dial with gilt centre inscribed F. GUILLEBOT, 52 COURS DE L'INTENDANCE, BORDEAUX within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged cast gilt brass bevel-glazed bezel with canted insert to interior, mounted within a nickel-plated cylinder in a cruciform arrangement with a pair of conforming curved mercury tube CENTIGRADE and REAUMUR scale thermometers to the sides and a BAROMETRE ANEROIDE to rear, similarly signed for the retailer's to centre within silvered scale calibrated in mm hg 690-800 numbered for every ten and with the usual observations in French, with blued steel pointer and recording hand to glass matching those for the paired thermometers, the nickel-finish cylinder assembly forming the lantern of the lighthouse capped with a gilt cupola engraved with brick courses and with finely executed weather-vane, slowly revolving via a separate going-barrel driven movement set within the base of the lighthouse structure, the tower formed as a tapered column with gilt balustrade gallery supported on corbels over brick-coarse engraved shaft applied with staggered gilt arched windows, over moulded foot incorporating hinged door to reveal the winding square for the automaton movement, on rounded circular base set on a Belge noir marble plinth.62cm (24.5ins) high, 23cm (9ins) 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. 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.The present lot possibly belongs to Guilmet's 'marine series' and would appear to be a particularly rare larger variant of his lighthouse timepiece, with the other smaller variant having small exposed vertical tube thermometers to the sides of the lantern (rather than the glazed dials of the current timepiece). Condition Report: Clock movement is reasonably clean and is in working condition however a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put into long term service. The barometer responds to change in pressure (has been 'bag tested') hence is also in working condition. Both thermometers are intact and in working condition. All four dials are in good original condition but with some slight mellowing to the gilt and silvered finishes. The bezels (rings bordering the dial glasses) have wear/rubbing to the gilt finishes and the nickel-plated finish to the lantern section has some noticeable patchy degradation/spotting to the surface. The rest of the case is in very good condition with good strong gilding exhibiting minimal wear/oxidation and the dark patination with only a few minor age-related scratches mostly near the winding hole for the rotating mechanism; the rotating mechanism/movement is in working order. The block marble plinth has one noticeable shallow edge chip and a couple of smaller ones that can only be detected on closer examination.AMMENDMENT 09/09/2024 - the rotation mechanism driving the 'lantern' section of the lighthouse is a little lazy in its action and prone to stopping hence probably requires a service.Timepiece is complete with two winding keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE AND RARE JAMES II MARQUETRY QUARTER-CHIMING MONTH-GOING LONGCASE CLOCK WITH TEN-INCH DIALJOHN EBSWORTH, LONDON, CIRCA 1685-90The substantial four finned and latched pillar triple train movement with five-wheel trains and plates measuring 7.25 by 6.25 inches and anchor escapement regulated by second pendulum, the quarter train with external countwheel positioned on the second wheel arbor cut with four hour sequences for sounding peels on a graduated nest of three bells, the hour strike train also with countwheel set on the second wheel arbor and sounding on a larger bell, the 10 inch square brass dial with calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands, applied cast winged cherub mask spandrels to angles and signed John Ebsworth Londini Fecit to lower margin of the plate, in an olive wood, walnut and floral marquetry veneered case with ogee moulded architectural cornice and foliate scroll pierced fret to frieze, over hinged front with glazed dial aperture within ebonised ground floral trial inlaid surround flanked by opposing Solomonic twist three-quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards continuing up past the frieze to meet the underside of the cornice projection at the rear, the trunk with acanthus scroll and floral spray decorated convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular ebonised ground marquetry veneered door centred with an oval lenticle beneath stylised twin handled urn issuing bird inhabited floral sprays over conforming bird-and-flower decoration to lower section beneath, with half-round cross-grain edge mouldings within olive and walnut banded triple-line bordered surround, the sides strung with arch-bordered panels, the base with olivewood stepped ogee top moulding over ebonised ground floral marquetry veneered panel within triple-line border and crossbanded surround, on compressed bun feet, (the hood formerly rising).195.5cm (77ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 25cm (9.75ins) deep. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection, purchased from Garrard and Company Limited, London, 5th April 1967 for £2,350. John Ebsworth is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in around 1643, apprenticed to Richard Ames in 1657 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1665. He is believed to have succeeded Thomas Knifton at 'the crossed keys' in Lothbury but later worked from 'Cheap Side'. John Ebsworth was made an Assistant in 1682, served as Warden 1694-96 and was elected Master in 1697. He was one of the original subscribers for the bank of England lodging £1,000 in 1694. Ebsworth is thought to have been a non-conformist which is probably why he did not sign the oath of allegiance in 1697. At that time he was living in the parish of St. Margaret's Lothbury and died two years later in 1699. John Ebsworth was a prolific maker of lantern clocks with many examples known dating from the 1670' and 80's, incorporating centre-swinging pendulums and variously signed 'at ye (crossed keys) in Lothbury, Londini fecit'. He also made a small series table clocks of a distinctive design with fine foliate engraved backplates incorporating integral 'it will' and 'it will not' strike selection within the design; one such clock was sold in these rooms, 24th November 2004 for £17,500 hammer. In addition to clocks, Ebsworth also made watches and even sundials, although two sundials were confiscated from his shop in 1674 due to being faulty!The present lot is testament to Ebsworth's abilities as a clockmaker and is of particularly rare specification being a quarter-chiming longcase clock of one-month duration. Although the movement has only four pillars they are thickly turned and the plates are of heavy gauge (just over 3mm). The steelwork is finished to a high standard with shaping to elements such as the hammer springs and stops, done in a very similar manner as to often seen on lantern clock steelwork, but executed with more finesse. Although the movement is generally robust and heavy in its construction, where required, components such as the quarter hammers are delicately executed.The case is an early example featuring 'all over' marquetry decoration. The design to the door is quite distinctive with its central twin handled urn motif and features such as the bargeboards applied to the rear edges of the hood continuing up past the frieze to meet the underside of the cornice, and chamfered internal angles to the stiles flanking the trunk door, are details generally only found in cases made for some of the leading London makers such as Tompion and Knibb as well as Jonathan Puller and James Markwick. Condition Report: PLEASE CONTACT DEPARTMENT FOR CONDITION REPORT. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE WILLIAM III/QUEEN ANNE QUARTER CHIMING HOOK-AND-SPIKE/LANTERN WALL CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR JOHN BUSHMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1700The triple-train posted two-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum to the going train, set in front of the central quarter chiming train incorporating pinned extended flange/barrel to the greatwheel cut with count-locking slots to the outer rim, beneath hammer assembly for sounding peels on a graduated nest of four bells set above the top plate, the hour strike train positioned behind with countwheel set between the rear bar and the backplate and sounding on an additional large bell suspended within a domed bearer above the frame, the 12.5 inch square brass dial with radial-motif decorated matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and twin cherub and crown cast spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved border interrupted by an applied signature plate engraved IOHN, BUSHMAN, LONDON to lower margin, the frame with column-turned posts beneath finials supporting the domed bell bearer, the rear with hanging hoop over iron backplate and spurs fitted to the rear pair of the four ball-turned feet, (one weight present, lacking pulleys and counterweights).37cm (14.5ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep including spurs. John Bushman (Buschmann) is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as a `High German` watchmaker born in Hagen (Augsburg) circa 1661 and was made brother of the Clockmakers` Company in September 1692. He first married Mary Wyatt in the Parish of St. Margaret, Westminster in December 1690 with whom he had four children; and then Elizabeth Hill at All Hallows, Staining in 1695 with whom he had eight children (most dying in infancy). In 1697 John Buschmann signed the Clockmakers' Company the oath of allegiance; he was subsequently made an Assistant in 1720 and died in 1722. John Buschmann was descended from a celebrated dynasty of clockmakers who worked from Augsburg throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. These roots allowed relatively easy access to the lucrative German market, consequently many of his clocks were made for export. His work tends to be of fine quality and fairly diverse in specification with miniature and month duration table clocks known. Indeed the relatively diverse nature of his output probably reflected the need for him to be flexible in order to satisfy the individual requirements of his wealthy European clients.  The configuration of the quarter-chiming mechanism in the current lot can be compared to that in a lantern clock illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on page 198 (Figure IV/85). Condition Report: Movement is fine clean working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. Generally the mechanism has survived in remarkable condition with little evidence of prolonged use hence has probably spent most of its life quietly tucked-away. The dial has a loss to the upper left-hand corner of the plate otherwise is in fine clean condition with only some slight mellowing to the silvering only. The frame is in very good original condition; the top plate has spare threaded holes to sides indicating that frets were once fitted and the side doors are no longer present.Movement has rope lines but no pulley/counterweights. The is a single brass weight included (will require another) and a pendulum. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL ENGLISH BRASS 'SECOND PERIOD' LANTERN CLOCK WITH OVERLAID FRETWORK TO DIALUNSIGNED, PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1650The trains with separate winding via rope lines running within pulleys incorporating steel walls to the click-spring side, the going train with reinstated verge escapement regulated by a balance wheel set above the top plate and the strike train sounding the hours on a bell mounted above the frame via a countwheel with overlift provided by a single-slot hoop, the dial with unusual 'rose window' design cast fretwork overlaid infill to the centre within applied 6.25 inch Roman numeral silvered chapter ring incorporating stylised wheatear half hour markers, with substantial brass hand incorporating distinctive long tail, the frame of standard 'second period' Lothbury type with column-turned column uprights beneath vase finials incorporating concave bands to waists, the front and sides now applied with dolphin cast pierced and engraved frets beneath domed bell bearer surmounted by a conforming finial, with one brass side door and an iron back panel, on brass ball feet, (bell and bearer are replacements, lacking one side door and weights).39cm (15.25ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) square. Literature:The present lot (in pre-restored condition) is illustrated in White, George English Lantern Clocks on page 140 (Figure III/31). In addition to the current lot, George White illustrates (page 141, Figure III/32) another closely related example sharing the same fretwork overlay to the dial centre and heavy brass hand. This second clock differs in that it utilises an alternative pattern of Lothbury castings of for the frame (see George White page 146 for the comparison between the two). A third example is also known (previously in the stock of D. and J. Benson of Bromsgrove, images can be seen on their website) which in almost every respect is identical to the present clock. The fact that all three examples use frame castings produced in Lothbury, London suggests that they are most likely constructed in a London workshop. It would be interesting to speculate whether this interesting variant of lantern clock design has any connection with the upheaval experienced during the English Civil war (1642-51). Condition Report: The wheelwork appears fundamentally original with obvious replacements limited to the escape wheel and arbor, balance and countwheel assembly. The steelwork exhibits evidence of fairly substantial historic corrosion/rusting which has been cleaned leaving a pitted finish to most of the steelwork. Some of the arbors have also probably been 'cleaned-up' in a lathe. As catalogued the clock has been converted from verge with balance regulation to anchor escapement for regulation by a long pendulum - and then converted back hence the present escapement and balance (including the bottom potance) are replacements. The pulleys appear original but have at some point been pinned for chain drive and then reverted back to rope leaving a series of filed-back steel pins at the base of the valley of each pulley. The steel winding clicks are present and operational. The dial plate has had patches applied to the rear to address losses towards both of the upper corners; there is also a casting crack towards the lower right-hand corner. Otherwise the dial is in sound original condition. The frame is in sound condition although the rear right-hand finial has noticeable flattening presumably from being clamped in a vice. The frets are replacements and the top plate has spare holes left over from the previous anchor conversion (with the two for the rear backcock still having the backcock securing screws in place). The bells superstructure is a replacement as is the right hand side door and backplate; the left hand door is missing.Clock has rope lines fitted by no driving weights.  Condition Report Disclaimer

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