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Click here to subscribeHry Marc Paris - A late 19th Century French mantel clock set in an ornate gilt metal case, mounted with a putti and a tortoise, further decorated with moulded floral scrolls, ribbon work and rams head detail, raised on a plinth base and fitted with a brass movement, striking on a bell, 40cm high
A late 19th century gilt metal eight day Japy Freres mantel clock, the 10cm drum dial surmounted with a flaming urn finial and flanked by a pair of winged female figures, enclosing the two train movement striking on a saucer bell, all upon a serpentine gilt wood plinth and bun feet, 46cm high, key and pendulum
A brass and copper Victorian mantel clock, flanked on either side with ornate columns. Height 39 cm, width 22 cm, depth 14.5 cm.The movement winds on both trains. It appears to be ticking away. When the hands are advanced the clock does strike, however this is continuous, and it does not stop. The strike hammer is missing the gong, but this should easily adjust. The pendulum is present, and we have a key which is probably not original. The case is complete with no losses, however the brasswork is generally tarnished and there is a lot of dust and dirt particularly around the columns and copper sections. The face is generally dirty and there are some minor losses to the paint work on the Arabic numerals. Both doors are original and present.
A French tortoiseshell mantel clock, 19th century, 4 brass corner finials above painted 11.5 cm dial, Arabic numerals, within 4 rosettes to the front, on a stepped and brass mounted plinth on 4 lobed peg feet, arched pierced brass side frets, with gong striking drum movement32cm high (handle folded)22cm wide, 14cm deep
A French champleve and gilt brass mantel clock, late 19th century, painted 9.5cm dial, blue Roman numerals, Arabic outer minutes, the front of shaped wavey outline, a glazed panel below the dial, full glazed side panels and rear door, gong striking drum movement marked 'A & N, Paris', on shaped feet 32cm high
A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt metal mounted mantel clock, twin reeded columns with celestial orb finials, flanking the 26cm convex white dial marked 'a Paris' with Arabic numerals, bell striking movement with silk suspension pendulum and outside countwheel, the column bases ebonised with gilt trophy mounts to the front, the mask pendulum bob above an ormolu lion to the shaped white marble and bead moulded base 63cm high, 48cm widelacking the pediment above the drum dial
Y A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE ROSEWOOD CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKHENRY MARC, PARIS, CIRCA 1845The rectangular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with gilt Jules type two-tier platform lever escapement regulated by helical sprung split bimetallic balance with wedge-shaped timing weights, the backplate stamped with H'Y MARC, PARIS oval trademark to centre over serial number 18752, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands, inscribed H'Y MARC, A PARIS to lower margin and set within geometric engraved gilt brass canted surround, the bevel glazed rosewood case with hinged brass baton carrying handle over rectangular top glass and ripple moulded cornice incorporating rounded angles, the front and sides with conforming glazed apertures and the rear with hinged door set within the frame of the case, on elaborate two-tier ripple moulded skirt base with shallow pad feet.21cm (8.25ins) high with handle down, 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Henry Marc is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as probably a retailer of various mantel and other small clocks and refers to a relatively early carriage clock (number 26886) supplied to Marc by Japy Freres. However the movement of the present clock can be closely compared to that of a clock by Jules illustrated by Allix and Bonnert on page 73 (Plates 11/47-48), this would strongly suggest that the mechanism for the current clock was most probably supplied by Jules. Condition Report: Movement is somewhat dirty/discoloured but will run and strike albeit lazily hence a clean/service is required. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a filled chip to the upper left-hand corner otherwise appears free form visible defects. The case is in sound condition but shows evidence of having 'come apart' at the junction between the glazed sections and the base. Hence the case has been re-glued and pinned at this point hence some cracks to the veneers and slight surplus glue are visible. The right-hand side glass has a very small chip to the front lower corner (only visible on very close examination) otherwise glasses appear free from visible damage. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A REGENCY SMALL BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD MANTEL/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATDWERRIHOUSE AND CARTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five tapered pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the backplate with pendulum holdfast over engraved signature Dwerrihouse & Carter, LONDON to lower margin, the 3 inch arched silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed DWERRIHOUSE & CARTER, London to centre and with lozenge aperture blued steel moon hands beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT dial to arch, the case with shallow hipped stepped 'chamfer' superstructure over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze incorporating a brass band to lower edge, the hinged front with canted silvered brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture flanked by brass canted angles, the sides with brass fillet edged arched windows and the rear with conforming arch glazed rectangular glazed door with brass canted angles, on moulded skirt base with adjustable brass compressed bun feet; with a later purpose made wall bracket incorporating a caddy-moulded detail to the lower edge of the table over a single downcurved tapered support.The clock 21cm (8.25ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 35.5cm (14ins) high overall. John Dwerrihouse was a noted maker who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1781 and working from Charles Street, London until 1805. The business was continued by his successors forming the partnerships 'Dwerrihouse and Carter' (1802-23); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Son' (1805-15); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Company' (1825); 'Dwerrihouse and Ogston' (1836) and 'Dwerrihouse Ogston and Bell' (circa 1840). Condition Report: Movement is in reasonably clean working order, and appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. A precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has some very light scratching around the winding holes and a couple of light spots to the silvering otherwise is in fine condition. Case is generally in very good condition with the only real notable faults being a chip/loss near the left corner of the cornice at the rear. The front and rear doors have slight veneer shrinkcage cracking and wear to the key escutcheon aperture for the front door (to the left and side) has been repaired by letting-in a small patch cut with a keyhole. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, minimal shrinkage and other age-related blemishes. The bracket is in good condition commensurate to the case.Clock is complete with a case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN UNUSUAL FRENCH RENAISSANCE STYLE CAST AND PATINATED BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE/MANTEL CLOCK UNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe rectangular eight-day two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 37540 to lower left hand corner, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands and set within rectangular cast and pierced brass bezel decorated in the 16th century manner with stylised dolphins flanking a vacant enamel roundel to apron and strapwork scrolls to upper quadrants, the case with pierced dome surmount incorporating push-repeat button to the top of the vase-shaped finial, over four curved sections forming the cupola each decorated with an urn planted with flowering foliage, set on a platform enclosed by a baluster gallery with paired spire finials to angles, over architectural entablature decorated with grotesque masks and foliate scrolls to frieze incorporating projections positioned beneath each of the finials at the angles, the corner uprights cast with paired stylised Baroque female terms flanking glazed dial aperture panel to the front, the sides and rear each with copper-oxide patinated panels cast in relief with Renaissance style armoured warriors on horseback, the rear panel hinged with opening enabled via a push-button clasp to the underside of the case, on moulded skirt base with lions paw feet.23.5cm (9.25ins) high, 13cm (5ins) square at the base.
A FRENCH GILT AND SILVERED BRASS NOVELTY 'QUARTERDECK' MANTEL CLOCKGUILMET, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by compound pendulum with upper crossed spring suspension for the figural bob and stamped GLT, BREVETTE, S.G.D.G. trademark over serial number 1742 to backplate, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with steel spade hands and canted bezel set into the cabin elevation of the case modelled as the stern of a ship with upper poop deck applied with binnacle compass before a figure cast as a sailor at the helm rocking from side-to-side with the motion of the pendulum, with curved balustrading behind terminating with lantern posts to sides over lower deck accessed via a ladder to the left and with another figure of a mariner gathering rope from a coil to the right, on moulded gilt base applied onto stepped black marble plinth with gilt block feet.30cm (11.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 22cm (8.75ins) deep. 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. A Guilmet 'quarterdeck' clock is illustrated in Roberts, Derek Mystery Novelty and Fantasy Clocks on page 225 (figs. 22-2 a-d); and another (number 1653) was sold in these rooms on 6th September 2022 (lot 92) for £9,500 hammer.
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKJAPY FRERES, PARIS, CIRCA 1895The circular eight-day two train gong striking movement with Brocot type anchor escapement regulated by polychrome enamel rosette decorated disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with JAPY FRERES & CIE, G'DE MED. D'HONNEUR roundel over MADE IN FRANCE and numbers 6691, 4 8 to lower margin, the circular dial with conforming enamel polychrome rosette decorated centre within gilt chapter ring incorporating vertically orientated Arabic cartouche numerals, with blued steel stylised trident hands within a polychrome scroll enamelled bezel surround, the rectangular bevel-glazed case with twin handled urn surmount incorporating cream, blue and pink enamelled foliate decorated cap and gadrooned waist to the geometric band decorated stepped upstand flanked by four part-enamelled ball finials to the projecting rounded angles and a pair of large conforming finials for the side columns, over geometric panel centred polychrome enamelled frieze incorporating engine-milled rounded angles and filigree bands to sides, free-standing part enamelled reeded columns to corners flanked larger foliate enamel cylinder shafted columns to sides incorporating engine-milled caps and bases, on skirt base matching the frieze flanked by plinths for the side columns and with disc feet; with original moulded giltwood stand.The clock 37.5cm (14.75ins) high, 22cm (8.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep; the clock on stand 42cm (16.5ins) high, 27cm (10.7ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. The firm of Japy Freres et Cie was founded by Frederick Japy in 1774 who set-up a modest workshop in Montbeliard as a watch and machine tool maker. Japy expanded his business rapidly and by 1804, the year he was awarded the Legion d Honneur by Napoleon (in recognition for his Brevets in horological machinery), he employed 300 people at his manufactory in Beaucourt. From 1806, he took five of his sons into partnership and the firm expanded adding buildings at Badevel and La Feschotte amongst others to become one of the largest makers of clocks in Europe. The business continued into the Twentieth century but during the inter-war period went into decline and is thought to have finally wound-up in around 1940. A detailed history of Japy Freres et Cie is provided in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development chapter VI pages 133-48. Japy personally examined his best clocks and graded them accordingly, the current lot was inspected and set at 'A1' the best possible. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean full working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. Dial has some light rubbing near the winding holes and two small areas of touching-in to the gilt finish adjacent to the 11 and 12 numerals otherwise is in fine original condition. The case is generally in good original condition retaining original gilding albeit muted and with some edge wear evident. The enamel is generally in very good condition with the only notable defect being a small losses to the band bordering the edge of the upstand at the left hand corner. The front door glass has a slight shallow chip to lower right-hand corner and the right hand panel has a small chip/loss to the front lower corner otherwise glasses appear free from visible damage. The giltwood stand has edge wear to the velvet lining of the top surface as well as touching-in with gilt paint around the top edge otherwise faults are limited to rubbing/wear to finish.Clock is complete with pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY 'CHAMFER-TOP' BRACKET CLOCKJAMES MCCABE, LONDON, CIRCA 1840-45The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London to centre over pendulum holdfast bracket, the 6.25 inch arched single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed James McCabe, ROYAL EXCHANGE, London, 2221 to centre and with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands over subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial to lower margin, the case with shallow hipped stepped 'chamfer' superstructure over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze, the hinged front with canted silvered brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture flanked by canted angles, the sides with brass repousse ring handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on moulded skirt base with squab feet.35cm (13.75ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into a short-lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange. It was at this time (1825-43) that Thomas Cole worked for McCabe before setting up his own to produce distinctive and highly decorative timepieces in his own unmistakable style. The business was subsequently continued by Robert Jeremy until his retirement in 1883.From a list of serial numbers found of bracket and mantel clocks provided in Nicholls, Andrew English Bracket and Mantel Clocks (pages 66-67) the present lot would appear to date to around 1842. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service may be advisable. The bell is a replacement and the pendulum holdfast securing thumbscrew is missing otherwise movement appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a small scratch to the centre and overall noticeable oxidation to the silvering giving a pleasing mellow appearance otherwise is in fine original condition. The case is in fine condition with faults very much limited to a few very light surface bumps and bruises.Clock has pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A Louis Philippe marble and ormolu-mounted mantel clock, c.1840, French, the 3½-inch white enamelled dial with Roman chapter ring, signed 'Raingo Frères, Paris', within a white marble case surmounted by a gilt bacchanalian putto with a goat, the movement stamped '2866', striking on a bell,27cm wide15cm deep38cm highCondition ReportWith pendulum, which is a little bent in places. Re-gilded. Repair to front left base. Dial with hairline crack. Otherwise, the dial and case are in good cosmetic condition overall. Movement not tested.
A gilt-brass, champlevé enamel and porcelain-mounted mantel clock, late 19th/early 20th century, French, the porcelain dial with Roman chapter ring and a cherub to the centre, within a case with four glass and two porcelain panels painted with figures, and raised on toupie feet, with mercury compensated pendulum, engraved to the inside of the base with an inscription dated 'March 27th 1902',23cm wide15cm deep38.5cm highCondition ReportOne porcelain panel repaired. The finial a little loose. Overall good condition. Movement not tested.
A polished slate mantel clock, 19th century, French, the circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals and visible Brocot escapement, signed 'Barber, Paris', over an enamel perpetual calendar and moon phase dial, subsidiary day and date dials, the case of rectangular form with ogee moulded angles and plinth base,32cm wide16cm deep39.5cm highCondition ReportWITH PENDULUM. NO WINDING KEY. Ticks and chimes when wound (on the hour and half hour) but cannot guarantee accurate timekeeping. The dials are in good condition, no chips or cracks but with light marks to one. One scratch to the upper dial's glass door. The case is in good condition with only light traces of age and use. Some irregularities to the top's finish.
A Napoleon II ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, c.1820, French, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, the ormolu-mounted case surmounted by a gilt Medici lion, raised on scroll bracket feet,47cm wide19cm deep63cm highCondition ReportRe-gilded. Movement not tested. Overall good cosmetic condition.
German mantel clock, walnut case with domed top, metal mounts, Lenzkirch one mllion movement, striking on two gongs, 31cm. Condition report:Both barrels wind, the clock does seem to run with the pendulum attached and ticks without the pendulum, the clock seems to strike the quarters (albeit intermittnetly) and the hours, the case is in good condition, no woodworm evident.Additiona imagesa have been uploaded to the lot page on our website for you to view.
A. Beurdeley of Paris, a Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock with ornate architectural case and enamelled Roman dial with Arabic date, eight day countwheel movement stamped J Le Febvre Fils Paris, 40cm wide, 16cm deep, 52cm high In slightly neglected condition, ormolu a little matted, rather dusty and dirty, dial in good order, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, comes with a pendulum but no 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.
Roque of Reims, a late 19th century French Empire style Sienna marble and ormolu mounted mantel clock garniture, the clock of architectural form, with unsigned eight day movement, the pair of vases with swans neck handles and serpent mounts, clock 29cm wide, 15cm deep, 43cm high, urns 20cm wide, 37cm high Good honest untouched condition, one or two tiny scattered nicks to the marble, no real faults noted, ormolu slightly dull in finish and a little dusty but looks complete and original, dial with a matted finish, movement comes with pendulum and key but not tested for timekeeping.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 19th century French bronze and ormolu mantel clock surmounted with a figure of Apollo holding a lyre, with silvered Roman dial and architectural plinth, eight day countwheel movement striking upon a bell, 34cm wide, 13cm deep, 47cm high Looks to be in good clean condition, the ormolu of even slightly matted tone with very few signs of any oxidisation, equally dial in good clean order, naturalistic bronze a little dusty, movement looks complete but lacking pendulum so not tested for timekeeping.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.
J. Petite of Paris. A 19th century French ormolu and white marble eight day mantel clock surmounted with figures of the golden apple, over the floral swagged enamelled dial, lovebirds and panels of musical amorini, on turned feet, unsigned countwheel movement, 42cm wide, 14cm deep, 44cm high Overall in fair if slightly neglected condition, gilding to the figures is now a little matted with some oxidisation spots, dial looks good and original, hand slightly oxidised, marble case with a number of tiny nicks around the edges of the plinth, movement looks complete and comes with pendulum but not tested for timekeeping.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 19th century French ormolu and champleve enamel four glass mantel clock of architectural form, with eight day movement stamped A & N Paris and mercury pendulum, 24cm wide, 15cm deep, 37cm high Honest untouched condition, the ormolu now rather matted and oxidised particularly to the upper surface areas, enamelling looks good, dial looks original but now oxidised, movement in good order, going but not tested for timekeeping.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.
Lepaute of Paris, a late 19th century French ormolu mantel clock with Cupid finial and twin putto supports to the architectural case, signed enamelled dial and eight day countwheel movement striking on a bell, 24cm wide, 11cm deep, 38cm high Ormolu in good bright condition, a little light oxidisation marks in places, essentially fair order, looks like Cupid may once of held something in his hand, dial a little dirty and discoloured with chipping around edges and winding holes, possibly re-done and re-named, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, no pendulum or key present,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 mid 19th century French ormolu mounted rouge marble mantel clock surmounted with the bust of Apollo, with silvered Roman dial and eight day countwheel movement striking upon a bell, 25cm wide, 18cm deep, 62cm high Overall looks to be in honest untouched condition, some slight matting to the ormolu with dust in the crevices, a few minor nicks and chips around the edges and extremities of the marble,, no pendulum present, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping.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.
Howell, James & Co. Paris and London, a Louis XV ormolu mounted alabaster clock garniture, the central architectural mantel clock with urn finial, with eight day movement striking upon a bell, with a pair of associated two light candelabra with classical figural finials and ivy entwined branches, clock 28cm wide, 36cm high, candelabra 25cm wide, 29cm high Honest untouched condition, clock with some oxidisation and rubbing to the ormolu, movement looks complete and comes with pendulum but not tested for timekeeping, candelabra with further oxidisation particularly to the male finial figured example, appear to onyx bases rather than alabaster.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.