Railwayana - 970769 Conversion BY RFS Doncaster Works 1990; 970751 Conversion BY RFS Doncaster Works 1990; BR (B) 1969 82A; BR (W) - 1958 342; five smaller oval plates Genly Repaired by RFS 1001; Genly Repaired by RFS 1001; Genly Repaired 1001 2 1991; Genly Repaireed by RFS 1001 395; another blank; Three early 20th century railway general repair plaques, advertisement hub caps, dumpy level, model railway; six cast iron D-type wagon plates, including DB993411 24T Met-Cammell 1957 Lot No 2823; B 783637 12 T Wolverton 1962 Lot No 3391; B283045 24.5 T Shildon 1961 Lot No 3388; B352184 32T Shildon 1966 Lot No 3574; B354186 32T Shildon 1968 Lot No 3646; 359022 32 Ton Shildon 1976 Lot No 3882, a Victorian North Eastern Railway station lantern bracket; a Traction Bond plaque etc
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1982 Honda Goldwing Aspencade, 1085cc. Registration number CRH 561X. Frame number 1HFSC022KA237115. Engine number 224129.Sold with the V5C, V5, keys, 1996 purchase receipt, some old MOT's.Introduced in 1974 at the Cologne Motorcycle Show, in 1982, they launched the GL1100 Aspencade, a luxury touring machine, introduced alongside other Gold Wing models. Honda took the full-dress tourer to the next level of luxury with a two-tone paint scheme, a larger seat, extra storage compartments, and many options from the Interstate model included as standard.In the aesthetic department, the touring motorcycle featured a full dress, a rectangular headlight, a two-piece dual seat, a top box with an integrated passenger backrest, side panniers, and five double-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.Power-wise, the Aspencade luxury had a 1,085cc liquid-cooled four-stroke four-cylinder engine that delivered 81 hp at 7,000 rpm.CRH was imported from the USA by Rusty's of Scunthorpe and sold to its only UK owner, our vendor in 1996. At that time it had covered 15,248 miles, today it stands at just over 25,000 miles. It has been on SORN since 2016, although occasionally fired up. It was ridden into the collection van and has been running at the saleroom, although the fuel could do with being drained and refreshed.It is being sold as our vendor is moving and does not have any suitable storage.
1989 VW Golf GTI convertible, 1781cc, CAT C. Registration number G277 UJD. VIN number WVWZZZ15ZKK033644. Engine number DX140071.Sold with the V5C, MOT until July 2025, key, service books, large history folder, old MOT's.Introduced in 1979, the Golf Cabriolet received a reinforced body, a transverse roll-over bar, and a high level of trim. From stamping to final assembly, the Mk1 Cabriolet was built entirely at the Karmann factory. Volkswagen supplied engines, suspension, and interior trim for Karmann to install. The tops, of vinyl or cloth, were heavily insulated, with a heated glass rear window. The top was raised and lowered manually until 1991, when an electric option was offered. Production continued until April 1993.UJD comes with a comprehensive service history, including 11 stamps in the book until 2000 at 99,850 miles, after that there are receipts for work undertaken, including an important cam belt at 136,000 in 2022. The, mileage today is 137,000. Our vendor bought it in 2022 unaware that it was a CAT C from an owner who had bought it in 2004.
Jade of a light shade with greyish, ochre and amber flecks. It has a circular base and a deep body with a curved profile that widens at the level of the mouth. Inside are five dragons in relief, which surround a small flaming pearl in the centre. The beasts have a slender body with thick legs, a long, curled tail and a large horn in the middle of the head. It shows patina due to age. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later. Height: 5.1 cm, Diameter: 15.7 cmWeight: 889 g
Ceramic modelled in the form of a fine goblet, with a flaring foot and a deep body, with a curved profile that widens slightly at the level of the mouth, ending in a rounded turned rim. It is covered with a peculiar brown glaze with small flecks of ochre and white on top. Height: 6.6 cm; Mouth diameter: 10 cm; Base diameter: 5.1 cm
Gilded bronze figure. Depicting three Buddhas arranged on a beautiful altar. The central, larger figure is shown seated in ‘dhyanasana’, with his body covered by long robes, his hair tied in a high bun, and two long ears framing his serene face with a gentle smile and narrowed eyes. Both hands are placed at chest level, palms facing forward, fingers clasped in ‘Apana mudra’. Flanking the Buddha are his acolytes, similar in appearance to the central figure, with their bodies erect on small lotus stands, hair tied back in a tall traditional hat, long robes covering their bodies and hands also arranged in ‘Apana mudra’. The three deities are arranged on a stepped rectangular pedestal, decorated with reliefs of lions and traditional elements, finished at the back with a high backrest in the form of flames with incised Buddhist elements. It shows age-related wear.Size: 13 x 3.2 x 7 cmWeight: 460 g
Elegant spinach-green jade, with subtle greyish veins. It has a square-shaped foot, with a stepped profile that is widest at the base. The faceted body has a curved profile, which widens at the shoulders, above which is a stylised hourglass-shaped neck, flanked by four handles in relief in the shape of beasts (two elephants and two tigers), carved in great detail and from which hang rings, only two of which are movable. Covering the mouth is a pyramid-shaped lid with a handle at the top for easier handling. At the level of the belly there are multiple reliefs that form traditional Taotie masks, with fierce expressions, whose cheekbones are shaped by the bodies of elongated dragons, a beast that is again represented on the lid by a fine decorative border. It shows age patina and slight damage. Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795) or later. Size: 25.3 x 11 x 11 cmWeight: 2182 g
A pair of modelled ceramic vases. They have an elongated conical foot on which sits a rounded belly that tapers at the shoulders into an elongated neck, flanked by two sinuous openwork ruyi-sceptre ears, which close at the level of the mouth, in the shape of a bulb. They are adorned with a relief scene of beautiful birds on the curved branches of a cherry blossom tree, which stand out against the intense pale blue of the background, all under a fine glaze. Height: 58 cm
Glazed porcelain. It is bowl-shaped, with a narrow, flat, circular base, above which rises the deep, curved body, which is widest at the level of the mouth. It is decorated with three consecutive borders. The first, at the height of the base, shows a succession of petals, followed by a large scene in which two fierce five-clawed dragons with scaled bodies fly over a sky of flaming clouds. Finally, a narrow band of natural motifs of waves and spheres is arranged next to the mouth. Inside is a six-character seal ‘??????’. Height: 12 cm; Diameter: 26.5 cm
A SET OF VICTORIAN OAK AND BRASS JOCKEY SCALES BY YOUNGS, LONDON, LATE 19TH CENTURY With a set of graduated weights, the brass stamped 'YOUNGS PATENT LONDON', the seat upholstered in red leather 78cm high, 93cm wide, 56cm deep For comparable Youngs jockey scales see Christie's, Fasque: The Scottish Seat of the Gladstones, London, 7th May 2008, Lot 1 (£5,625), and these rooms, Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art, 10th & 11th September 2024, Lot 472 (£4,200 excl. BP). Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The mechanism appears to be functioning - Dreweatts cannot comment on the accuracy or level of calibration required to achieve scale accuracy. The red leather upholstery is a replacement and is in good clean condition. Some additional marks to the frame and surface from a domestic setting The legs are threaded and can be removed - some are rather stiff but can be removed with force. The weights may possibly be associated to the scales and are not complete Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE FRENCH BONE SPINNING JENNY AUTOMATA DIEPPE OR MERU, EARLY 19TH CENTURY Of carved, pierced and part polychrome decorated form, with two straw work platforms, upper level with standing female figure holding distaff behind a spinning wheel, a central, seated lady with distaff, with a pair dancing couple to one side, fiddler and two further female figures to the other side, lower level with pierced central wheel and two supporting cog wheels driving figures on the upper level, two huntsmen to the sides with long guns and dogs, the whole now set in a velvet based, ebonised base clock dome with glass dome the jenny 19cm high, the case 28cm high, 21.5cm wide Provenance: Works of Art from the collection of the late Roger Warner Esq, offered by his family Often catalogued and referred to as "Prisoner of war" models, these rare automata were more likely to have been made by skilled craftsmen working in and around Méru in the Oise district between Paris and the sea. For related examples see Bonham's London, Marine Sale, 8th October 2014, Lot 28 (£15,000 incl. BP) and Skinners Boston, American Furniture & Decorative Arts, 4th March 2012, Lot 413 ($16,590 incl. BP). Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. The whole with typical old and more recent glue repairs- chair backs, small details & reattaching figures to bases etc. Currently not fitted with all requisite threads so when main front handle is turned the figures do not operate. Several internal pillars currently detached which will mean that even if threaded correctly- figures above will not move. Other figures very stiff Losses to straw work and shrinkage faults and some old losses to bone detailing and possible action levers/spurs The whole will benefit from remedial sensitive restoration to bring back to working condition. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A RIVEN OAK ARK PROBABLY ENGLISH, 16TH OR 17TH CENTURY 72cm high, 111cm wide, 54cm deepProvenance: Works of Art from the collection of the late Roger Warner Esq, offered by his family Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions, old chips and splits comensurate with age and use.Some old losses and repairs. Some elements are loose in their position, to varying degrees, as expected for age and constructionThe main timber elements of the chest/ ark appear to be original although the rear feet sit on later blocks to be more level. One panel of the lid of the ark is detached and needs re-securing. A number of peg/ dowel joints have been variously replaced at various dates and several are fairly modern/ new. There are some later cuts/ incisions and adaptions that appear mainly to be there for the reason of re-fitting/ re -securing the lid. (Please refer to all additional images for visual to reference to these notes and condition generally). Some fading and discoloration comensurate with age and use. Please refer to all additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
ISIDORE-JULES BONHEUR (1827-1901), AN EQUESTRIAN BRONZE 'CHEVAL DEBOUT' CAST BY COMPTOIR FRANÇAIS D'ART, LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY Standing stallion, signed to cast I Bonheur, foundry mark for Comptoir Français d'Art, underside marked M to cast 35cm high, the base 32cm wide The *Comptoir Français d'Art* was a French art foundry that specialized in high-quality bronze casting during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Operating in a period of artistic flourishing, the foundry contributed significantly to the production of bronze sculptures, particularly in the Animaliers, Art Nouveau and Art Deco genres. It collaborated with various artists, sculptors, and designers, providing them with the technical expertise needed to bring their visions to life. Although it did not achieve the same level of fame as larger foundries like Barbedienne or Susse Frères, *Comptoir Français d'Art* played an important role in French sculptural production. Today, bronzes bearing the foundry's mark remain valuable to collectors and historians interested in the development of French decorative arts and sculpture. In an advert from the late 1920s titled "LES PLUS BEAUX ANIMAUX" the foundry noted "Exclusivite des oeuvres de H Peyrol I Bonheur" and illustrated this model after Bonheur, retitled as "Gladiateur"- perhaps the original name of the stallion the Bonheur had captured in bronze. Condition Report: Slightly paler patination to extremities from handling. Small scratch front left flank and front left leg. Older thin mark rear left haunch. Slightly matte texture which seems to rise to a shine from gentle polishing. Underside of base possibly re-patinated. Please see all additional images Condition Report Disclaimer
A Moorcroft squat globular lamp base, with black ground and with Art Deco style rose pattern by L Bellahoul. Height of vase excluding light fitting and base 16 cm.The lamp stands level and is fully working. The shade is in good condition and the body of the lamp looks to be in perfect condition with no cracks, crazing, discoloration or restoration.
A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH CARVED MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKH. CONNEL, GLASGOW, MID 19th CENTURYThe four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials and inscribed H. CONNEL, GLASGOW to centre, with blued steel spade hands, the drumhead case with foliate scroll carved crest applied to the hinged moulded glazed dial surround incorporating gilt canted insert to interior, over a stylised foliate carved cradle and half-round lip mouldings, the trunk formed as a hall-oval section tapered fluted Greek Doric column incorporating removable concealed access segment to right hand-side beneath a projecting moulded capital, set on a five-section faceted plinth base fronted with three moulded panels over a canted skirt with bun feet, (dial re-touched).209cm (82.25ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep. A Hugh Connell is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Glasgow circa 1860. Condition Report: Movement is in w0rking condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is generally a little dirty/neglected hence a precautionary gentle service/lubrication is advisable if intending to put into long-term service. The dial has been refinished to a good standard with blemishes limited to a loss to the surface behind the centre of the subsidiary seconds hand (only visible on close examination). The movement and dial retains original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the case with no packing beneath the cheek uprights hence we are of the belief that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, wear and other light historic blemishes. The side access panel to the trunk is currently locked and we do not have the key.Clock has pendulum (no suspension spring) and two weights only. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LACQUERED BRASS MINIATURE CONGREVE-TYPE ROLLING BALL TIMEPIECEDEVON CLOCKS, EXMOUTH, No. 273 CIRCA 1985The five columnar-pillar movement with pediment-shaped pierced plates enclosing going barrel wheel train incorporating platform lever escapement regulated by sprung balance planted on the inside of the frontplate, and further twin going barrel train for driving the rolling ball platform tilt mechanism, the backplate stamped Devon Clocks, ENGLAND, No 273/500, the pierced dial panel matching the outline of the movement and applied with central white enamel Roman numeral chapter ring annotated with cruciform half hour markers and with blued steel hands, flanked by conforming smaller day-of-the week ring to the left opposing Arabic seconds to the right, the plates applied with lugs projecting forward and each end capped with turned spire finials aligned over four cast brass column uprights, supporting the movement above a shaped aluminium table balance set between central pivots and with zig-zag track for the rolling ball, with trip-release levers to enable the table to be tipped via motive power applied by crank drive from the movement at the end of each run of the ball down the track, on stepped brass plate set on original wooden plinth with three screw feet for level adjustment and with five-glass wooden-framed cover.24cm (9.5ins) high, 23cm (9ins) wide, 14.5cm (5.75ins) deep. Devon Clocks is the trade name for timepieces produced by Devon Instruments Ltd which was initially formed in 1946 as a commercial outlet for products and services emanating from the horological workshop at St. Loye's College, Exeter. Comprising mostly of individuals with a disability, over 85 people were employed in their heyday. In 1976 Devon Instruments acquired the business of Charles Frodsham Limited and continued in their tradition of producing mechanical clocks made to traditional designs. The present timepiece is inspired by the deign patented by William Congreve in 1808.
Y A VICTORIAN FIGURED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERLANCASTER AND THORPE, DERBY, CIRCA 1880The arched case with glazed twin canted ivory Vernier scales each calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the one on the left labelled 10 A.M. YESTERDAY opposing 10 A.M. TODAY to the right, the upper margin signed twice LANCASTER & THORPE over OPTICIANS and DERBY respectively, over flame-figured trunk with two Vernier adjustment squares to throat over inset arch glazed ivory FAHRENHEIT and REAUMUR mercury thermometer, the rounded base with moulded circular cistern cover and level adjustment square to underside.94cm (37ins) high, 11cm (4.25ins) wide. The opticians Lancaster and Thorpe were established in Derwent Street, Derby by 1885 and had expanded to become a national network of Opticians by the 1990's. The business still trades today with branches at 100 St. Peter's Street, 14 Sadler's Gate and 495 Nottingham Road, Derby. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - NELFXTABCondition Report Disclaimer
Y A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD CASED SYMPIESOMETERDOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1830The glazed rectangular case with concave upstand and cavetto cornice to pediment above rectangular silvered scale inscribed Improved Sympiesometer nest to the applied central siphon tube filled with pink-stained oil incorporating low cistern bulb to the left limb beside tube terminating with a further sealed bulb at the top, the left hand margin with mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer, opposing vertical scale for degrees Fahrenheit ranging between 10 and 110 set behind slide with scale annotated for barometric inches 27-31 and with the usual weather observations to the right, the upper edge of the slide fitted with angled brass pointer for calibration against the temperature scale behind and with rack-and-pinion screw adjustment via a brass knob to the exterior of the case, the lower edge with recessed circular level recording disc labelled Register, engraved with barometric scale visible through an arched aperture in the plate and manually adjusted via projecting rim to the left hand side of the case, the lower margin signed DOLLOND, LONDON.59cm (23ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Bonhams, London sale of FINE CLOCKS Wednesday 7th July 2016 (lot 7) for £1,820. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856. The firm became one of the largest makers and suppliers of scientific and optical instruments and continued trading under various guises throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The sympiesometer was invented by Alexander Adie of Edinburgh in 1818 and is essentially an improved version of Robert Hooke's thermobarometer which was subject of a paper presented to the Royal Society in 1668. The instrument works by having a syphon tube filled with liquid open to the air at one end and with trapped gas at the other (sulphuric acid and hydrogen were used in later sympiesometers). As barometric pressure increases the liquid will be forced down the tube causing the gas to be compressed, resulting in a change in level in the tube; however the volume of the gas changes with temperature so before a reliable reading can be taken the instrument would first need to be calibrated by adjusting the position of the movable barometer scale in relation to the temperature scale behind to reflect the reading provided by the thermometer. The sympiesometer was conceived by Adie as an alternative to the mercury marine barometer as it was smaller and believed to be less susceptible to the motion of a vessel at sea.
A FINE GEORGE II/III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH LARGE SCALE THERMOMETERJOHN BENNETT, LONDON, MID 18th CENTURYThe break-arch case with central brass Classical bust finial over cavetto cornice and hinged brass-framed arch glazed door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Bennett, LONDON to upper section, the caddy moulded trunk applied with a tall shaped-top silvered Fahrenheit Scale alcohol thermometer incorporating drilled brass shield to the bulb and with annotations ranging from Extreme Cold to Extreme Hot, over rounded base applied with a hemispherical cistern cover and incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.101cm (39.5ins) high overall 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Sotheby's, London sale of Important Clocks, Watches & Wristwatches 14th December 2006 (lot 7) for £4,322.50. John Bennett (III) is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1733, and working from Hatton Wall, London, until 1746, when he relocated to Old Bailey before finally moving to Fleet Street in 1751. Nicholas Goodison in ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 notes that John Bennett worked up until 1768 and illustrates an undated trade card indicating that he was located at 'The Globe, Crown Court, between St. Ann's, Soho, and Golden Square'. Bennett was a fine maker who held warrants to three members of the Royal Family and most likely had a working relationship with the eminent scientific instrument maker Jonathan Sisson.
Y A FINE GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY BOWFRONTED 'FLAT-TO-THE-WALL' MERCURY STICK BAROMETERRAMSDEN, LONDON, CIRCA 1795With ebonised shouldered urn finial to the concave-sided upstand and cavetto cornice, over rectangular bow-glazed silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left, the lower left corner signed Ramsden, London, the trunk of the same bowed profile incorporating Vernier setting square beneath the cavetto throat moulding over fine figured veneers line-edged in ebony, the base with turned ebonised half vase cistern cover flanked by canted angles inlaid with ebony 'flutes' over cavetto moulded underside.103cm (43ins) high, 11cm (4.25ins) wide. Jesse Ramsden is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from several addresses in London 1762 until his death in 1800, however by 1782 both his workshop and principal retail outlet were on Piccadilly. He was one of the finest instrument makers of the period being particularly well known for his invention of a dividing engine and subsequent equatorial telescope stands. Condition Report: Tube is filled with no apparent airlocks (mercury column will rise all the way to the top of the tube when instrument is tilted). The silvering is in fine condition with nice even colour and the Vernier slide is in working condition. The case is generally in fine condition with faults very much limited to very minor age-related wear. There is no setting key for the Vernier/cistern level included with the instrument. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN ARCHITECTURAL LACQUERED BRASS CONGREVE-TYPE ROLLING BALL TIMEPIECETHWAITES AND REED, LONDON, No. 38 CIRCA 1972The four columnar-pillar single fusee movement with pediment-shaped plates incorporating sub-plate for the under-dial motionwork, and bevel-gear arrangement applied to the backplate to facilitate transverse winding via a square positioned to the rear left of the movement, the dial panel applied with central silvered minutes ring annotated with Arabic ten minutes, flanked by conforming Arabic numeral hour ring to the left and seconds to the right, set within an elevated tympanum enclosing the movement, adorned with fluted corner panels and capped with anthemion cast acroteria finials over ogee top mouldings, the entablature with projecting cornice and architrave forming the rectangular frame top panel, raised on four cast brass Corinthian inspired columns enclosing a table balance set via pivots on a central post and with zig-zag track for the rolling ball, with trip-release levers to enable the table to be tipped via motive power applied by crank drive from the movement at the end of each run of the ball down the track, on substantial stepped cast brass skirt base applied with silvered maker's plate inscribed Thwaites. & Reed to front, set on original ogee edge moulded wooden plinth with brass screw feet for level adjustment, and with rectangular Perspex cover; with folder containing instructions and correspondence with the original owner.48cm (19ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 32cm (12.5ins) deep overall. Provenance:Ordered direct from Thwaites and Reed Limited of 15 Bowling Green Lane, London, by a Mr. T.B. Whiting of Newark, Nottinghamshire, in May 1971. The clockmaking firm Thwaites and Reed can be traced back to Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. His son, John, was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of Ainsworth in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. He entered into partnership with Jeremiah Reed in 1808 and the firm subsequently became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. The present timepiece is from a limited run of 100 examples and is based on the design patented by William Congreve in 1808. Condition Report: Timepiece is complete and in clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The movement is currently wound and the table will tip/oscillate but will require some fettling/adjustment to the trip and crank mechanism before it will run reliably. The dials retain original silvering in good condition with the centre exhibiting some slight oxidation/mellowing only. The frame retains original finishes in very good condition having only a few light spots of discolouration. The Perspex cover has a slight scratch to the inside near the lower edge to the rear which could no doubt be polished-out otherwise is in fine condition. The wooden plinth/stand is in fine original condition with only minor wear and slight mellowing to the brass fittings.Timepiece is complete with winding key, ball bearing and paperwork. Condition Report Disclaimer
A SCOTTISH REGENCY MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKADAM CHISHOLM, DUMFRIES, CIRCA 1810The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11.75 inch circular brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed A'dm Chisholm, Dumfries to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands, the break-arch case with cavetto moulded cornice over front fitted with a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, flanked by canted angles and with scroll pierced rectangular sound frets to sides, the trunk with shallow arch-top caddy moulded flame figured door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over applied mouldings forming a panel to front and moulded skirt.197cm (77.5ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. Adam Chisholm is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Dumfries, Scotland, 1780-1821. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The pendulum crutch has a solder repair and a precautionary gentle service/lubrication is probably advisable if intending to put into long-term service. The dial is in good original condition but with some patchy oxidation/discolouration to the silvering; the hands are most likely replacements. The movement and dial retains original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the case with no packing beneath the cheek uprights hence we are of the belief that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition. The top board to the hood has some front-to back cracking to the curvature. The sides have some shrinkage to the joints around the fret aperture and the lower front chin moulding has an old well-executed repair. The trunk is in fine condition with faults limited to some blemishes to the door near the keyhole. There is also some wear/chipping to the side upright next to the trunk door lock which is a later replacement. The base has veneer wear/slight chipping to the front leading edges otherwise is in good original condition with only minor surface blemishes. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor age-related bumps, bruises etc; the colour is a little faded.Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, crank winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
TWO WATER RESERVOIR LEVEL INDICATOR SLAVE DIALSGENT AND COMPANY LIMITED, LEICESTER, EARLY 20th CENTURYEach with brass-framed mechanism incorporating opposing solanoids to pump a star wheel in each direction depending on the input driving motionwork for two handed indication of level in feet and inches, the 6.25 inch circular silvered dials with concentric rings annotated 1-12 for feet and inches and variously inscribed Gent & Co. Ltd, Makers, Leicester and GENT'S PATENT WATER LEVEL INDICATOR, INDICATING INCHES CAPACITY 12. FEET, GENT & Co. LTD, MAKERS, LEICESTER to centre, the first contained in a case with cushion-moulded cornice over arch-glazed door and canted moulded skirt, the second larger with panelled front door inset with brass porthole for the dial over moulded skirt and now fitted to wall bracket.The first 37cm (14.5ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep, the second 65cm (25.5ins) high overall, 43.5cm (17.25ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance:Believed to have originally been installed at the King Edward Hospital, Midhurst, West Sussex.
A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN SCOTTISH MAHOGANY BOWFRONTED MERCURY STICK BAROMETERADIE AND SON, EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1835With domed gadroon carved domed caddy surmount over concave cornice and glazed rectangular silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Adie & Son, Edinburgh to upper margin, with straight bowfronted trunk beneath terminating in an conforming inverted reeded caddy cistern cover with stepped ogee top mouldings and leafy bud pendant incorporating a level adjustment disc to underside.107cm (42ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide. Alexander Adie is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as born 1774 and apprenticed to his uncle, the eminent Scottish instrument maker John Miller, in 1789. In 1804 his uncle took him into partnership under the name of Miller and Adie which continued until after Miller's death in 1815. Adie was particularly interested in meteorological instruments and is perhaps best known as the inventor of the Sympiesometer in 1818. In recognition of his work he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1819. He was appointed optician to William IV and later Queen Victoria and took one of his sons, John, into partnership in 1835. Two of his other sons set up businesses; Robert in Liverpool and Patrick in London. Unfortunately John Adie was prone to 'fits of despondency' which resulted in him shooting himself in 1857, Alexander Adie died the following year - no doubt expediated by the stress of his son's demise. Condition Report: Instrument is generally in very fine condition. The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks however the mercury column will almost reach the top of the tube when the instrument is reclined slightly suggesting the presence of a very small amount of air. The scale is in fine condition with nice slightly mellowed colour to the silvering; the Vernier slide is in working order. The case is in very fine condition with the only notable fault being some edge wear to the small section of cavetto moulding applied to the left-hand upper edge of the cistern assembly. The finial is probably a replacement; faults are otherwise very much limited to very light age related wear and blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A FINE GEORGE III EBONY BANDED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH HYGROMETERCARY, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The case with swan neck pediment over circular silvered hygrometer annotated DAMP/DRY set behind convex glazed brass bezel, over rectangular brass-framed glazed door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Cary, London to upper margin, the ebony-banded caddy moulded trunk applied with arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale mercury thermometer over circular convex cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.108cm (42.5ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. The celebrated Cary family business of scientific instrument and globe makers was established by John Cary at Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, London in 1782 moving to a new address at 'Corner of Arundel Square', Strand the following year. He was primarily an engraver of maps, charts and globes who moved again in 1783 to 188 Strand. By 1791 he had entered into what appeared to be a relatively casual partnership with his brother, William; this partnership lasted until circa 1816 by which time William and John Cary had moved again to 181 Strand before finally settling in 86 St. James in 1820. The following year he was succeeded by his sons, John (II) and George Cary, who continued from the firm's 181 Strand address until 1851/2 when the business was acquired by Henry Gould. Condition Report: Instrument is in good original condition having been cosmetically restored at some time in the fairly recent past. The tube is filled with mercury however the column stops a little short of the top of the tube when the instrument is tilted slightly suggesting the presence of some air. The register plate has good clean even silvering and. the brass door is in sound condition however we do not have a key for the lock. The thermometer is in fine working condition. The case is generally very good. The pediment appears original but with evidence that some of the ebonised mouldings may have come loose and been re-stuck at some point. Both sides of the case at the cistern level have some slight bruising otherwise faults to the case are limited to minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CONCENTRIC CALENDARUNSIGNED, PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial with concentric date-of-the-month within the chapter ring and Arabic fifteen minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced steel hands and brass calendar pointer, the break-arch case with concave-sided upstand over cavetto moulded cornice and opening front fitted with a cast brass cavetto moulded convex glazed bezel and incorporating recessed panel infill to the arch and lower quadrant areas, flanked by brass stop-fluted canted angles and with circular panels to sides, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch flame figured door edged with complex mouldings and flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns with brass caps and bases, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over shaped raised panel and double skirt incorporating shaped apron flanked by bracket feet.226cm (89ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although in slightly dirty/neglected condition there is nothing to suggest that the movement would not run once a gentle clean/service has been done. The plates have evidence of previous re-bushing. The dial has been refinished but a while ago; there is some general edge wear and chipping and slight wear but otherwise is generally in good condition. The movement is fitted to an old but probably not original seatboard which rests on the side uprights of the case at the correct level with the cheeks appearing undisturbed - from this we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition but requires mostly cosmetic attention. The concave pyramid upstand has opened at the joints and there is some front-to-back shrinkage to the curved top panel. The right-hand side of the hood is missing the circular panel and moulded surround (leaving a circular aperture); the left-hand side has its panel, the moulding is detached but present with the clock. The hood door has a very slight warp causing the arch section to project forwards slightly (not really noticeable when the door is closed). The finials are not original otherwise hood is in sound original condition. The trunk and base are also generally in sound original unrestored condition. The trunk door has a slight bow apparent at the lower edge, the door lock is a replacement with the tongue extended; we do not have a key to retract the tongue hence cannot currently close the door flush. The base has some shrinkage cracking to the timber, slight wear to front angles and the left-hand skirting is loose and the right-hand side lower section of skirting has been trimmed back by around 15mm to the rear edge; otherwise is in sound condition. The backboard has a vertical crack (from a butt joint between the sections becoming unstuck) applied with tape. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The surface is generally untouched hence uneven but appears free from awkward patch repairs etc.Clock has pendulum, pair of cast iron weights but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERTHOMAS HARRIS AND SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1805The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular glazed mahogany door, enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Tho's Harrs & Son, Opticians to his Majesty to the right-hand side, opposing Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the left, with Vernier adjustment square to throat and visible tube to the caddy moulded trunk over hemispherical cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.99cm (39ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. Thomas Harris and Son are recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as a partnership between father and son, both named Thomas, formed in around 1802. Thomas Harris senior is noted as working as an optician, mathematical instrument and globe maker from 1790; and his son from 1802. Both makers are listed as worked from 140 Fleet Street, London in 1804, and then Thomas junior alone at Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in 1808 - having most likely inherited the business from his father who died in 1806. Thomas Harris junior served as a Sargeant in the Bloomsbury Volunteers and died in an unfortunate fire at Covent Garden Theatre in 1808. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - D2ZGKXV3Instrument is in fine working condition most likely having been cosmetically restored in the recent past. The tube is filled with no apparent air locks and the Vernier slide is operational. The silvering is fairly bright and even in colour. The case is in fine condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other slight surface blemishes evident.Condition Report Disclaimer
1971 Ducru-Beaucaillou 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 1x75cl Level BN 1976 Chateau Langoa Barton 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 1x75cl Level TS 1983 Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 1x75cl Level TSTotal 3x75clLabels soiled, stained and scuffed.Stored in a fine Leicestershire cellar.
A Bloor Derby porcelain garniture, c.1825-1840, comprising a large urn-form vase flanked by two smaller, each painted with a romantic landscape within gilt and moulded stiff-leaf borders, with gilt scrolling handles terminating in masks, on integral cylindrical plinths on moulded feet, printed mark in red,larger 18cm wide12cm deep32.5cm high (3)Provenance: From the Collection of Nigell and Heather D’Oyly.Condition ReportAll with repaired handles. Minor rubbing and wear to gilding. All stand level on a flat surface. One leaf to the larger example's rim chipped and one to a smaller example's repaired. Re-gilding. The gilding to the feet on the larger example cracked. Overall all the vases are in good aesthetic and cosmetic condition, but with evidence of historic repairs.
A carved softwood headrest, first half of the 20th century, Somalian, the single post with basket-weave carving, raised on a flared circular foot,20cm wide13cm deep20.5cm highProvenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co., 'Tribal Art', 3 December 1984, lot 386.Condition ReportWITH ORIGINAL INVOICE. Small areas of wear, knocks, scuffs and surface scratches throughout. The rim to the foot lifting and chipped. Stands level on a flat surface.
AYA A 28-BORE 'NO.4 MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 380151, dated 1970, 27in. nitro chopperlump barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, border engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 12 3/4in. stock including 1in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 3oz., together with original 2 1/2in. stock offcut S2Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms ActCONDITION:Please note - No.3 Non-Ejector model, not No.4 Ejector as previously statedBarrels:externally with fading to blued finish, some losses to finish at muzzles and where fore-end meets, numerous light scuffs and scratches, external surface standard level of striking, much un-evenness and undulations, internally generally clean, ring true, no evident movement on actionAction:generally tidy overall, some minor scuffs and scratches, safety and extractors operate ok with snapcapsWoodwork:average light to medium knocks and bruising from use / handling
GEORGE GIBBS, BRISTOL A CASED SET OF VERNIER SIGHTS FOR A MATCH RIFLE, serial no. 2389, last quarter of the 19th century, comprising of a vernier tang-sight with spare pan head, a slide-over fore-sight mount with dove-tail for an adjustable fore-sight and adjustable tunnel fore-sight with spirit-level and a selection of element inserts, all housed in its maker's oak case with inked 'GEORGE GIBBS, GUNMAKER, BRISTOL' stamp inside lid, the main body of the vernier sight marked 'GEORGE GIBBS BRISTOL, 2389'
Tri-ang Model Railways; Comprising 00 gauge boxed electric train sets, including R1X passenger train set and R3 Goods train set (lacking power packs) together with boxed and loose accessories including controller, signal box, level crossings, boxed Hornby Dublo island platform, footbridge and signal cabin.
Group of boxed & unboxed OO gauge model railway trackside buildings & accessoriess to include sealed Hornby R482 Rose Cottage, boxed Hornby Skaledale 236156 Modern Bus Shelter, boxed Lima 021 Level Crossing, plastic buildings, boxed H and M Duette Transformer Controller etc plus 2 x contemporary Batman metal signs
22 Boxed plastic model kits of varying scales to include 1/35 Academy Hobby Model Kits Bell 47D Mash HL, 1/48 Revell 03965 Level 4 Roland C.II, 1/48 Roden Bristol F.2B Fighter, 1/35 Tamiya Military Miniatures Willys MB 1/4-Ton 4x4 Truck, 1/144 Airfix 04172 Boeing Clipper, 1/35 Revell 03285 Level 4 Model T 1917 Ambulance, etc, all contents appearing complete and ex, boxes vg overall (2 Boxes)
Collection of O, G, OO & Hornby Dublo model railway to include 2 x Lionel O gauge locomotives, boxed Lionel No 2466WX Whistle Tender, 5 x Lehmann G scale items of rolling stock featuring 4040 crane, boxed Triang OO gauge RS1 electric train set, boxed Hornby O gauge Junction Signal No 2, boxed Hornby O gauge No 1 Level Crossing, various boxed Hornby Dublo track accessories etc
AN INCREDIBLY RARE TUDOR HENRY VII/HENRY VIII OAK ENCLOSED ARMCHAIR, ENGLISH, CIRCA 1500-1530. The partly enclosed armchair of tapering form having twin crocketed finials on gently tapered uprights with a silhouette and scroll carved, moulded top rail above a horizontal panel carved with recessed nulling, the twin panelled back extending to seat level flanked by plain panelled sides terminating in square uprights, heavily worn at the top, originally with similar crocketed finials, the multi plank seat above a further twin panelled partly enclosed base, with plain lower and rear stretchers, the rear with further moulded rails, having uprights being heavier at the base, up to seat level then stepping down in depth, 113cm high, 57cm wide and 46cm deep. Note - English Armchairs from the early Tudor period are very scarce items, rarely surviving in a complete form without extensive restorations. This unusual format chair remains in original form and retaining an untouched colour and surface patination. Provenance - Maurice Goldstone Private Collection, Goldstone Antiques, Bakewell Derbyshire. Purchased from Michael Goldstone in the mid 1980’s. Maurice Goldstone established his early furniture business in Bakewell in the 1950’s. In the 1960’s he purchased numbers of early pieces directly from Haddon Hall estate workers cottagers, it is thought this Armchair was one of such items: Credit, Michael Goldstone. *CR good early example.
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