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Click here to subscribe▲ Edward Bawden RA (1903-1989) 'The Palace of Westminster' (MG 068)linocut in colours, inscribed with title and numbered 'Artist's proof 41/75'image 51 x 65.5cmCondition ReportFramed: 79 x 92.5cmUnsigned. Cockling. A little time staining and discolouration to the margins. Staining/ watermarks to the lower and left margins. A little possible ink transfer to the glass at the base of the pillar in the bottom left. Not viewed out of glazed frame.
Group of drinking glasses including two facon de Venise wine glasses in sizes, tallest 18cm high (footrim chip to larger), each with conical bowl, annular and spirally moulded knop on spreading foot, a wine glass with conical deceptive bowl, annular baluster knop and spreading foot, a 19th century wine glass with tapering conical bowl, annular knop on spreading foot, a 19th century pillar-cut cylindrical decanter and stopper with faceted stopper, triple ring neck and panel cut cylindrical body, 23cm high and a Georgian-style candlestick with opaque and airtwist stem on domed foot (6) From the collection of Professor Jonathan Brostoff Condition Report Light surface scratches, accretions. Decanter with chip to rim, nibbles and small chips to body and base. Chips to stopper. Tallest glass with chip to foot. General wear and tear.
A prize winning eight day carriage clock by Lionel Blowes, with 2inch silvered dial with Roman numerals and minute track, the single train movement within four bevelled glass case with rectangular viewing glass to top, in travelling case, 12cm high, and a prize winning four pillar clock, by Lionel Blowes, the 5.5inch dial with Roman numerals and minute track, on ebonised base terminating on gilt bun feet, complete with purpose built case, 41.5cm high, together with certificates from The Workshipful Company of Clockmakers (5) Provenance: The estate of the late Lionel Blowes. Lionel Blowes was a: Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, a Fellow of the British Horological Institute and a Vice President of the British Watch and Clockmakers' Guild. Condition ReportWITH KEY - Carriage clock. WITH KEY AND PENDULUM - Four pillar clock.
A William and Mary-style mahogany longcase clock of recent manufacture, the rising hood with stepped and moulded top, with barley twist columns and glazed side panels, above a crossbanded trunk with conforming base on bun feet, the brass dial signed, with cherub spandrels, silvered chapter ring and subsidary dial, the mattered centre with shutter close winding hole, with four pillar weight driven movement, 34.5cm wide 21cm deep 184cm highProvenace: The estate of the late Lionel Blowes. Condition ReportCOMPLETE WITH PENDULUM, WEIGHT AND CRANK KEY. Untested. One barley twist column loose. No damage to loose spindle. Minor nibbles and scuffs but overall in good order. Please see additional images. single train, 8 day movement with anchor escapement. dial 8 inches.
A late Victorian walnut card table, the rounded rectangular top with moulded edge, swivelling to reveal a recess and opening to reveal a green baize-lined interior, over a plain frieze, on twin turned and ringed end pillar supports, united by a centre stretcher, on acanthus carved splayed legs, scroll feet and castors, 92 cm wide x 46.5 cm deep x 73 cm high
Ca. 1550 - 30 BC.A collection of five faience amulets including three depictions of Anubis with a jackal head and upright ears, Thoth with an ibis head and lion-headed Sekhmet with a solar disc above her head. Each is standing on an integral flat plinth, supported by a pillar at the back, with a suspension loop either through the pillar or above the head. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, Cat. 20, 23, 30; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 2021.41.33, 74.51.4492.Size: 37-44mm x 8-15mm; Weight: 21gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. European collection formed since the 1970s.
Ca. 1550 - 30 BC.A collection of five faience amulets depicting deities. Among them is Thoth with an ibis head, and Taweret as a pregnant hippopotamus. Each is standing on an integral flat plinth, supported by a pillar at the back, with a suspension loop either through the pillar or above the head. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, cat. 20; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 74.51.4486.Size: 38-45mm x 10-18mm; Weight: 25gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. European collection formed since the 1970s.
Ca. 1550 - 30 BC.A collection of five faience amulets including Thoth with an ibis head, Anubis with a jackal head and Taweret depicted as a pregnant hippopotamus. Each is standing on an integral flat plinth, supported by a pillar at the back, with a suspension loop either through the pillar or above the head. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, cat. 20, 23, 30; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 74.51.4481, 2021.41.33.Size: 36-42mm x 10-16mm; Weight: 23gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. European collection formed since the 1970s.
Ca. 1550 - 30 BC.A collection of five faience amulets representing animal-headed deities, including Anubis, depicted as a standing figure with a jackal head, elongated snout, and upright ears; Thoth with an ibis head, a narrow beak extending downward, and arms held close to the body and Khnum, shown with a ram’s head and curved horns. Each is standing on an integral flat plinth, supported by a pillar at the back, with a suspension loop either through the pillar or above the head. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, Cat. 20, 23; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 74.51.4481.Size: 41-46mm x 14-18mm; Weight: 28gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. European collection formed since the 1970s.
A mixed lot of clocks To include: [a] Breitling for Bentley, A desk clock With walnut veneer side and a quartz movement Makers mark to the reverse Serial number Q81010 to the reverse [b] An antique, Swiss, Zenith Grand Prix 1865 pocket watch With an embossed Turkish railroad to the back [c] A Swiss Vetur globe-shaped pocket watch in its original box and outer case. [d] Cartier Paris, gold plated quartz bedside clock Serial number: AL1001212 [e] Jaeger LeCoultre, lapis lazuli travelling clock (as found) Serial number: 1291296 [f] 19th Century French Ormolu bronze pillar mantel clock with a fountain feature Property of a Nobleman Dimensions: [a] 3.25 in. (H) x 4.75 in. (W) [b] 2 in. (H) x 2.5 in. (W) [c] 2.75 in. (ø) [d] 3.75 in. (H) x 3 in. (W) [e] [f] 12.25 in. (H) x 7 in. (W)
A Pair of Derby Porcelain Figures of Shakespeare and Milton, after Peter Scheemakers, Shakespeare with a scroll inscribed in gilt with verses from The Tempest, Milton resting against a pillar adorned with book and scroll, raises on scroll moulded bases, 27-29cm high. (2)Shakespeare - Old 1.5cm firing crack under baseMilton - Big chip to back on hem of maroon blanket, ribbon lace loss to both shoes, crack meaning 5cm to back base on his right side, and both hands restored.
Voyages.- Slocum (Joshua) Sailing Alone Around the World, first edition, association copy with signed presentation inscription from the author "To 'Alan Erric', a friend who had a kindly encouraging word for the struggling skipper when the breakers seemed close aboard | Joshua Slocum | Boston March 31st 1900" on front free endpaper, illustrations, some light marginal toning, browning to pp.120-121 and slightly lighter to pp.264-265, otherwise mostly clean, original decorative cloth, spine faded, light surface marks, extremities lightly rubbed, else an excellent and bright example, 8vo, New York, 1900. *** Rare association copy of this classic of nautical literature. Sailing Alone Around the World is the superb narrative of the first single-handed circumnavigation of the globe and the "justly admired record of [Slocum's] seamanship, character, and navigational skill" (ANB).In 1892, he was given the Spray, a small weather-beaten 37-foot oyster sloop designed for coastal sailing. After rebuilding the sloop, Slocum left Boston in 1895 for his three-year solo voyage.In Chapter X, he shields from a storm and gets the Spray into a snug nook in Port Angosto, still 60 miles short of his next destination towards Cape Pillar and the Pacific. Laden with tallow and salvaged cargo, he just escapes from a brush with the native Feugians and gets out of his anchorage, though not before drifting around - namely the eponymous dedicatee of the inscription – Alan Erric Island. The eponymous Alan Erric is not mentioned in detail, but alluded to only as an acquaintance: “I named it Alan Erric Island, after a worthy literary friend whom I had met in strange by−places” – p.132. A rare association inscription and link to this maritime literary cornerstone.
A Victorian Hallmarked Silver Candlestick, R.F, London 1885, of Doric pillar form, on spreading square base (weighted) with beeded rim, crested with boar's head, approximately 13cm tall, together with another hallmarked silver candlestick, B&Co, Birmingham 1966, of decorative baluster form with scrollwork design in relief, on circular spreading base (weighted), approximately 12cm tall. (2)
A 19th century Copeland parian ware bust of the "Hop Queen", modelled with hops in her hair, with marks reverse for Copeland, Crystal Palace Art Union, Pub, January 1872, J. Durham A.R.A, upon a rectangular parian pillar, overall approx. 44.5cm high. Further details: chips to corners of pillar, some nibbles and chips to extremities of hops and hair, marks, wear etc.
A Regency and later mahogany three-pillar dining table, the top with D-ends and two additional leaves, on ring-turned shafts and reeded tripod bases ending in brass castors. 290 cm overall length x 117 cm overall width x 71 cm overall height, including a later third section.All leaves are relatively flat and all sit well without sagging, some marks in the polish of the leaf insert, signs of an old crack that has been repaired, one leaf differs in colour from the others.Please see the images that illustrate the points raised.
Alessandro Albrizzi (Italian, 1934-1994). Three piece mid-century modern fire tool set in chrome, Lucite, and black enamel, ca. 1970. Featuring a rectangular Lucite pillar surmounted atop a flat base. With shovel, poker, and broom brush resting within chrome fittings along three sides.Height: 34 1/2 in x width: 10 in x depth: 8 1/2 in.Condition: There are no obvious breaks or losses. Some accretions and light scratches along the metal base.
SAMUEL DE WILDE (BRITISH, 1751-1832)Mrs Pope as Zara in Mourning Bride oil on canvas 36.5 x 28.5cm Provenance Sale, Phillips, London, 21st June 1994, lot 37 (as a part lot with another portrait and catalogued as Mrs Siddons in a tragic pose); Private collection, UK Footnote For an engraving of the same image by J Thornthwaite after this original work by de Wilde, see V&A, Accession No. S.1929-2013. Mrs Elizabeth Pope (nee Younge) (1740-1797) was an English actress specialising in Shakespearean roles.Condition ReportCanvas relined; light surface dirt and a few traces of craquelure mainly to the background; tiny fleck of paint loss, lower left. Ultraviolet reveals traces of retouching to the pillar and touches to the sitter's face however an opaque varnish prevents further reading. Held in a plaster gilt frame with some losses to the mouldings.
Y A GEORGE IV AMBOYNA AND EBONY CENTRE OR LIBRARY TABLE ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 1825 The underside of one drawer with a label titled 'Victoria and Albert Museum' 73.5cm high, 123cm wide, 85cm deepFor a closely related Gillows pillar end library table see Susan E. Stuart, Gillows of Lancaster and London, 1730-1840, Cabinetmakers and International Merchants, A Furniture and Business History, Volume I, Antique Collectors' Club Ltd, 2008, fig 311, p 292.
A mid to late 19th century mahogany cased longcase clock, signed J Hughes & Co, Carnarvon, the two pairs of turned pillars flanking the 36cm painted break arch dial, with a rocking ship to the break arch, centred with a subsidiary second dial and crescent date aperture, signed with the makers name, the two train movement striking on a saucer bell, set to a wide case with conforming pillars, later reduced, 213cm high, one weight and pendulumCondition reportFull width crack to the glass, RH pillar is loose, movement appears not to have been running for some time and will likely require some attention.Split to the lower board, back board has been replaced.Clock case would benefit from a tidy, general wear and marks commensurate with age and use.
A French Art Deco style bronze figure modelled as a dancer, 20th century, signed in the cast ‘D. Alonzo’ (possibly Dominique Alonzo (French, flourished circa 1910-1930)), the base set with ‘J.B.’ foundry medallion, raised on a rouge marble pillar with polished slate base, 47.5cm high overall (lacking hoop)
A set of 'Irish Harp' silver place card holders. West & Son, Dublin, 1909 & 1919. The four place or menu card holders designed as harps, each with a winged woman forming the pillar, three hallmarked 1909, one marked 1919, in fitted plush green case signed West & Son, Dublin, total silver weight approx. 2.3ozt Condition Report: Good condition overall. Light surface scratches throughout. Hallmarks clear. Some scratches and nicks to the back supports/stems. Additional images are available to download via this link: https://we.tl/t-3RoADVd585
A George III ebonised bracket clock, the folding handle above inverted bell top case, arched brass 6inch dial, silvered calendar dial to arch, gilt Indian mask spandrels, signed on a curved plaque 'Cha. Clay, London', additional spandrels to the front door, arched glazed side panels and rear door, fully engraved backplate with single fusee 5 pillar movement converted to anchor escapement, pull repeat, striking on two bells, on ball feet 41cm high (handle folded)seems to run but not tested as to duraction and accuracy. Holes in the backplate implying alteration - in fact probably a Dutch-made clock with an added London name plaque. Could do with some cleaning and polishing.
A George III mahogany longcase clock, Joseph Stephens, London, the breakarch hood with stop fluted columns, 12inch (30.5cm) brass dial signed in the arch, Rococo spandrels, seconds dial and date aperture, plain centre, 5 pillar 8 day movement, the trunk with conforming door upon a panelled plinth base, two brass cased weights 218cm highProvenance:Tanners, Kedington, SuffolkNot currently running correctly, so needs setting up properly and some adjustment. One lower spandrel broken tip (missing). Some reinforcement to the case, to the front of the cheeks, and new blocks within the plinth (base). New wire lines. Rear pilasters of hood missing their caps. See photos for an overall impression.
A mahogany 'grandmother' longcase clock, 19th century, the swanneck pediment with brass vase finial above 8inch brass dial with rocking ship to the arch, mask spandrels and engraved centre, arched top trunk door, with twin barrel bell striking 5 pillar movement 168cm highCracks to top of hood door, which is a little stiff to remove where catching on backboard. New lock to the trunk door. Has pendulum and 2 weights but not tested. Appears complete. See photos.
The Bull Pub Complete Building. The Bull Pub complete building comprising hardwood frontage with a 7-paned window either side of the doorway, decorative pillasters with ornately carved capitals & with carved wooden pub sign above, HxW 314x388cm. 4 sections of wooden railing with gate, H 88cm, total length 427cm. Carved hardwood pillar attached to the railings, HxWxW 235x11.5x11.5cm. 2 half glazed doors with carving to the frames situated at the back of the Pub, approx. 19 sq.m oak parquet flooring & a pair of reconstituted stone ball finials on the roof.Buyer to dismantle (please see "Buyers Notes").
Flambards Architecture Penfold style Pillar Box A cast iron Penfold style Pillar Box with ornate top and door castings,VR monogram and Royal Crest,the whole of hexagonal cross section.Key located. Buyer to arrange removal from current set position outside the main entrance. 170 H cm ++internally fitted with a collection basket for postkey for this lot with staff overall good condition with no obvious damage , hinges very stiff and thick with paint,top is detatchable.
A VICTORIAN INLAID EBONISED FUSEE DROP-DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEJOHN HARRIS, TRURO, CIRCA 1850The four pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed JOHN HARRIS, TRURO to centre, with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged bevel-glazed caddy moulded cast brass bezel incorporating canted fillet to interior, applied to a conforming ebonised turned wood surround secured via pegs to the rear box case incorporating door to right hand side, short drop trunk fronted with leafy trail inlay to fascia over hinged pendulum access flap to the curved underside, (dial finish restored).41cm (16ins) high, 37cm (14.5ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep. Provenance:A Private International Collection. John Harris is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Truro, Cornwall in 1847. Condition Report: Movement is in working condition but would benefit from a gentle clean/service; there is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Dial has been restored but most likely replicating the signature to the original. There are some very slight cracks near the dial feet attachment points as well as slight wear around the winding holes and a couple of other very slight surface blemishes. The case has a crack to the wooden dial surround at two o'clock (simple glue repair required), The lower rear edge of the case has a shallow recess to the backboard (from a previous brass hanging plate being attached) - there is some slight veneer wear/cracking around this point as well as to the leading edge of the left-hand side towards the front corner. Case is missing one securing peg and another is non-matching, otherwise faults to the case are very muck limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs, wear and other age-related blemishes.Timepiece has a pendulum and a winder (no case key required). Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM IV EIGHT-DAY 'HOOK AND SPIKE' WALL CLOCKWHITEHURST AND SON, DERBY, CIRCA 1830The four pillar weight-driven rack striking movement with sheet copper dust covers, separately wound trains and anchor escapement for regulation by a lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of approximately 17 inches, the backplate stamped with serial number 4648 to centre and with triangular hanging hoop over a pair of spikes, the 9 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with steel spade hands and stamped WHITEHURST & SON, DERBY to the rear at twelve o'clock, (lacking pendulum).12cm (4.75ins) deep. The present lot can be directly compared an example by John Whitehouse III of Derby described and illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 pages 220-21.John Whitehurst (I) was born in Congleton, Cheshire in 1713, he was apprenticed as a clockmaker to his father (of the same name) before setting up business in Derby in 1736 - the same year he installed a turret clock to the newly completed Guildhall. He was an accomplished maker and scientist who had a particular interest in geology. He moved to London in 1780 in order to take up position at the Royal Mint as 'Stamper of the Money Weights' as well as pursue his scientific interests. He was founder member of the Lunar Society and was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He died in 1788 leaving the Derby clockmaking business to his nephew also called John (II) who in-turn took his son of the same name (John III) into partnership in 1809. The firm traded as 'Whitehurst & Son' until 1834 when the business reverted to just 'Whitehurst' on the death of John (II). The business continued under the Whitehurst name until the death of John (III) in 1855 when it was sold to Roskell of Liverpool who subsequently wound-up operations in 1862. However, a former employee, John Smith, resurrected the business which is still trading today as 'Smith of Derby'. Condition Report: Movement is complete (except for the pendulum) and is in good original condition. The mechanism is somewhat dirty but the trains will run when motive power is applied. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and no problematic wear. The copper sheet dust covers are probably not original and one of the securing screws is missing. The dial retains original surface with overall noticeable wear to areas of black, the centre has a small scratch and there is a noticeable historic loss/chipping to the cream at the VIII numeral. There is also a small bump/scuff near the XI numeral, otherwise faults are limited to a couple of other small chips and wear to the circumference.Clock has two weights (probably original) but no pendulum. Condition Report Disclaimer
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.
AN IMPRESSIVE GEORGE III GILT METAL MOUNTED MUSICAL AUTOMATON CENTRE SECONDS CALENDAR TABLE CLOCK UNSIGNED, LONDON, CIRCA 1790The substantial six pillar triple fusee bell-striking movement with plates measuring 8.75 by 7.25 inches and verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating unusual vertical rack slide regulation to suspension, the musical train playing a choice of six tunes on eleven bells with eleven hammers, via a 3.5 inch long 2.5 inch diameter pinned cylinder transversely positioned to the upper left of the backplate, every three hours after the sounding of the hour bell, the backplate engraved with a delicate arrangement of symmetrical rococo scrollwork around a central small basket of flowers within a scribed-line outer border, the 8 inch arched dial with circular fired white enamel Roman numeral chapter disc with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced brass hands and blued steel arrow sweep centre-seconds hand set within a moulded bezel surround, the spandrel areas with four fired enamel subsidiary dials, FASTER/SLOWER opposing selection for six tunes HORNPIPE/SANDY OF THE LEE/HELEN MACHREE/ROBIN GRAY/MINUET/HORNPIPE to the upper quadrants, over date-of-the-month opposing STRIKE/SILENT to the lower, within polychrome floral spray decorated verdigris painted infill, beneath arch composed with a realistically painted pair of red-brick townhouses flanking an aperture revealing ten parading figures modelled as actors, musicians and acrobats passing back and forth in front of three panels of glass spinning rod 'waterfall' automata, incorporating curved niche profile to the central bay of the backdrop and set within naturalistic leafy surrounds, the apex of the arch also bordered with painted representation of gathered drapery, the gilt brass mounted ebonised case with large fire-gilt figural surmount cast and chased as Mars wearing a feather-plumed helmet, armour and a cape, stood with the three-headed Cerberus on an oval plinth flanked by two further smaller figures of Classical maidens, over repeating leaf draped capping to the bell-top superstructure applied with rams-head adorned martial trophy decorated festoon mounts and lions masks at the angles to the concave sections, raised over a repeating rosette decorated gilt brass diamond lattice sound fret frieze flanked by further figural finials cast as Mars opposing a king applied to the corners above the ogee over concave top mouldings, the opening front with leaf cast fillet moulding bordering the glazed dial aperture surmounted by mask-centred husk swag decoration and applied with a generous martial trophy mount to lower rail, flanked by lions masks issuing further pendant husks and martial trophy motifs over stags head mounts to the canted angles, the sides with generous hinged carrying handles over rosette decorated gilt diamond lattice pierced arched sound frets and martial trophy mounts to lower margins, the rear matching the front, on cavetto moulded skirt base with generous acanthus scroll cast and chased supports.88cm (34.5ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep. Although unsigned, the present lot does exhibit strong similarities with examples from the workshop of Francis Perigal who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company on 1781, serving as Master in 1806 and dying 1824. Most notable amongst these features are the layout of the music work (transverse barrel set to the upper left of the backplate), use of fired enamel (both for the chapter disc and the subsidiaries), provision of sweep centre seconds set between the hour and minutes hands, and extensive use of glass-rod 'waterfall' automaton. Indeed, all of these elements can be seen in an example by Perigal sold at Christies, King Street, London sale of Magnificent Clocks 15th September 2004 (lot 16). The 'vine engraving' on the backplate can be also be closely compared to that on a table clock by George Margetts illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 on page 371 (Figure 20.4). Amongst the tunes is 'Auld Robin Gray' which is a Scottish ballad written by Lady Anne Lindsay in 1772; 'Sandy o'er the Lee' is also noted as 'Mr Baird's Favourite Reel' in Niel Gow's A Second Collection of Strathspey Reels of 1788. The extensive use of Martial motifs within the mounts of the present clock would suggest that it was originally supplied to a client with strong military connections; possibly for a regimental institutional or perhaps a wealthy member of the military class. Condition Report: CONDITION REPORT AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENTCondition Report Disclaimer
Y A WILLIAM IV BOULLE MANTEL TIMEPIECE IN THE LOUIS XV TASTEPAYNE, LONDON, CIRCA 1830The circular four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the twenty-five piece white enamel cartouche dial with convex centre inscribed Payne, 163 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON within chapter ring with enamel Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and conforming Arabic five minutes to the repeating rosette decorated outer track, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the engraved foliate scroll cut glass and red stained shell veneered case with generous acanthus scroll surmount to the ogee-shaped upstand applied with conforming scroll mounts to angles, over generous shaped crest and panel decorated with delicate symmetrical scrollwork beneath the dial flanked by leafy shouldered mounts to front angles, the scroll-outline sides further inlaid with scrolling foliage and the rear veneered in kingwood incorporating a shaped door, on generous rococo scroll cast feet with leafy apron to front between.47.5cm (18.75ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep. William Payne first worked from 62 South Moulton Street, London from 1816. By 1825 he had moved to 163 New Bond Street with the firm becoming William Payne & Company at that address in 1852. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The mechanism appears free form visible alteration or noticeable replacements between the plates. The pendulum is not original and the evidence in the backplate (spare threaded hole to eh lower margin) suggests that a holdfast clamp was fitted at some point. The movement securing brackets are each lacking one (out of two) screws, and the fusee pivot has noticeable bush inserted within the backplate. The dial centre has some slight chipping around the winding hole as well as some slight scratching to the central ena,el roundel. The 'X' hour cartouche has an enamel chip to lower right hand margin and the '60' minute panel has a very small chip to the left hand edge otherwise enamel appears free form visible damage. The bezel glass is presently loose hence requires fitting (snapping into place?), the bezel itself is rubbed and generally discoloured/tarnished in appearance compared to the case mounts. The case is generally in fine condition with no noticeable losses to the brass marquetry and only slight localised fill repairs to the shell veneers to the right- hand side otherwise faults to the veneers are very much limited to minor movement and age-related blemishes. The mounts are nicely finished and retain their gilding with only very light wear/discolouration. The rear is in good condition with only a very small bruise to the edge of the door evident.Timepiece has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY CASED TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER DENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1850-55The circular four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, jewelled pivots for the escape wheel, Earnshaw-type spring detent escapement, unusual bimetallic balance incorporating angled affixes for middle temperature error compensation, brass timing screws to circumference and cylindrical weights, helical balance spring and faceted diamond endstone, the backplate with spring set-up ratchet applied to the curved mainspring pivot plate, blued backcock and pillar securing screws, and signed DENT, LONDON, Chronometer Maker to the QUEEN, No. 2372 in a curve to the outer edge, the 3.625 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial beneath signature DENT, LONDON, Chronometer, Maker, to the QUEEN., No. 2372 across the centre and WIND/UP, 0-48 power reserve dial at twelve o'clock, with gold spade hands and secured by a convex-glazed screw-down bezel into a lacquered brass bowl with pivoted dust-cap covered winding hole to underside and stamped DENT over 2372 to interior, mounted via gimbals into a mahogany three tier box with typsy winding key, the inside of the top tier applied with an E. DENT & Co... trade label, the middle tier applied with fired enamel roundel inscribed DENT, 2372 to the front over lock with brass rectangular escutcheon plate and the sides with hinged with carrying handles.15cm (6ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Edward John Dent was a talented horologist who at the age of 17 transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. Dent subsequently opened further shops at 33 Cockspur Street and 34 Royal Exchange, London by 1846. Edward John Dent is perhaps best remembered as being awarded the commission in 1852 to build the clock for the tower at the Palace of Westminster (more commonly termed Big Ben); but died in 1853 before the mechanism was completed and leaving his business to be divided between his two stepsons Richard Edward and Frederick Dent. The design of the balance of the current lot does not appear to conform to known designs and variously discussed in the usual sources. The affixes to the balance take the form of bimetallic arms applied to each end of the balance segments pointing towards the centre and fitted with small screw weights beneath the balance spring. This clearly rare form of balance may warrant further investigation to ascertain whether it is experimental in nature, or a short-lived variant used by various makers at this time.
A DUTCH WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY MONTH DURATION LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE AND ALARMJAN GOBELS, AMSTERDAM, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18th CENTURYThe five pillar rack striking movement with five- wheel trains and pin-wheel deadbeat escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train sounding the hours in the Dutch manner both at the hour then again on the half hour on a smaller bell, the right hand side of the plates applied with a transverse alarm mechanism incorporating verge-type crownwheel engaging with a pallet arbor fitted with a T-shaped hammer for sounding on the larger hour bell positioned above the plates, the 13 inch brass break-arch dial with alarm setting disc, subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the scroll engraved matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Jan Gobels, Amsterdam to lower margin, with scroll-pierced steel hands and cast figural 'four seasons' spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved outer border, beneath arch incorporating rolling moonphase engraved with age of the moon to the edge of the disc set behind a pair of scroll-engraved lunettes to lower margin beneath a herringbone border to the arch, the case with carved giltwood Atlas and trumpeting nymph figural finials set on the bell-shaped caddy superstructure inlaid with floral trails, over break-arch cornice centred with a foliate carved crest and with blind fret frieze over integral three-quarter columns applied to the foliate trail inlaid hinged glazed dial aperture, the sides with break-arch scroll-pieced sound frets within conforming borders and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with leaf decorated concave throat moulding over break-arch caddy moulded door inlaid with urn set on a pedestal issuing flowering foliate around a central lenticle, with scroll detailed edge mouldings and butterflies to upper quadrants within a chevron band flanked by canted angles decorated with foliate trails, the sides further inlaid with urns issuing bird inhabited foliage, the ogee-shaped plinth base with cavetto cop mouldings, canted angles and overall conforming floral marquetry decoration, on inlaid cavetto skirt base with lions paw front feet.255cm (100.5ins) high excluding finials, 290cm (114ins) high overall; 57cm (22.5ins) wide, 32cm (12.5ins) deep. Jan Gobels is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Amsterdam in 1767. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition and appears to be in working order with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The escapement may be a slightly later 'upgrade' however there are no spare holes etc so could well be original. The alarm is complete except for rope line and driving weight. Movement is a little dusty hence a precautionary gentle clean service is advised. Dial is in good clean condition with only slight mellowing to finishes and there is no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The seatboard appears original and rests on cheek uprights of the case with no visible evidence of adjustment hence we are of the belief that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition. The finials are intact except for the fingers of one angel which are missing; the wings are currently detached bit present with the clock. There are three holes to the top of the arch moulding suggesting an alternative lower position for the finials or that the clock has other additional finials at some point. There is some lifting to the fretwork in the arch and both hood side frets have been pushed-in a little hence are now bowed with a couple of minor losses. The side panels of the plinth show movement hence opening of the joints to the top edges, there are also some light cracks etc to each. Case otherwise is in very sound original condition with faults very much limited to relatively minor shrinkage, wear, a few age-related bumps and scuffs, some historic consolidation/gluing and other blemishes. The colour is a little dry faded.Clock has pendulum, pair brass-cased weights, crank winding key and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN UNUSUAL REGENCY KINGWOOD CROSSBANDED MAHOGANY BALLOON-SHAPED BRACKET CLOCK OF NOTABLE PROPORTIONSS. THORP, ABBERLEY, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe substantial five pillar twin chain fusee movement with thick plates measuring 8 by 6.75 inches and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted beam rise/fall regulation to suspension, unusual cranked crutch arrangement with knife-edge impulse flag and elaborate hinged holdfast fitted to the backplate, the trip-repeating strike train sounding the hours as well as a single blow for the half hour on a bell set above the plates, 12 inch very slightly convex single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary regulation adjustment over calendar dial and signed J. Thorp, Abberley to centre, with fine rosette decorated pierced steel hands set behind a generous hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel within reeded surround, the waisted kingwood crossbanded case with surmount formed as four leaf-carved shallow S scrolls meeting at the apex over panel banded curved side panels interrupted by spiral-turned batons at the waist, the front with unusual Anthemion marquetry decoration and reeded border to the shaped panel beneath the dial, the rear with hinged circular door behind the movement and conforming mouldings to borders, and the base with further twist turned batons to sides and break-arch apron to front over generous ball and claw cast gilt brass feet.71cm (28ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Samuel Thorp was born in Madeley Shropshire in 1765 and was apprenticed to Robert Webster of Shrewsbury in 1780. He worked from Abberley in Worcestershire and is particularly well known for his turret clocks including for Great Witley (1804) and Stourport-on-Severn Yacht club (1813), A sundial by him dated 1819 can also be found at Shrawley Parish Church. Samuel Thorp died at Abberley in 1838. The present clock is notable in the quality of execution of the movement with details such as thick plates, generous shaped cocks for the fittings and distinctive large shallow-headed screws. The cranked arrangement for the crutch (complete with knife edge impulse flag) follows the practice adopted by Henry Hindley, but with much more attention given to the engagement of the crutch with the pendulum in order to eradicate any play within the connection. These details are indictive of a clockmaker who had a great deal of pride in his work. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The going train will run however the strike train is currently wound down and won't wind (possibly a jam with the winding ratchet?) however can be made to strike if power is manually applied to the train. A gentle clean/service is also advisable. The dial has overall patchy oxidation, a small area of Verdigris at nine o'clock and crazing to the black infill of the numerals otherwise is in good original condition. Case is generally in good original condition exhibited only relatively minor age-related faults. The S-scroll carved sections forming the decorative superstructure are loose in their fixings and one of the scrolls is missing its tip. The side veneers exhibit historic shrinkage (but no notable movement in the carcass beneath) with some localised filling evident to the left-hand side. The mask around the dial (behind the bezel) has some slight chipping to the veneers adjacent to the lock aperture. The rear door has a slight warp otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor shrinkage and a few light bumps, scuffs and other age-related wear. Clock has pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU SMALL CARTEL TIMEPIECE WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEATLE LIEVRE, PARIS, MID 18th CENTURYThe circular four pillar eight-day single going barrel movement now with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, and pull quarter repeat operating two hammers for the hours and quarters, the backplate with visible repeat work and signed Le Lievre AParis to right hand margin, the 4,75 inch circular convex blue-on-white enamel Roman numeral dial signed LELIEVRE, A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex glazed cavetto moulded cast gilt bezel, the case cast and chased with a generous asymmetric openwork rococo scroll crest issuing a pendant foliate floral trial to the right-hand side continuing down over the rocaille bordered dial aperture, the left-hand side with leafy foliage issuing from an asymmetric arrangement of layered generous foliate scrolls set beneath the dial incorporating a fish scale fretwork panel to front and terminated with floral blooms, the rear with brass plate incorporating a shaped hinged door.44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. The layout of the repeat work used in the present timepiece is derived from one of the earliest forms first utilised by English makers for 'silent pull-repeating' table clocks from the mid 1670's onwards, but with further refinements to negate the need for a pumping arbor for the quarters (see Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Clock Pull Repeat Striking 1675-1725 page 125). Condition Report: Movement is in dusty neglected condition however the going train will run and the pull-repeat work is operational. As catalogued the platform lever escapement is a later modification replacing the earlier pendulum escapement however all wheels from the third wheel inclusive below appear original. We do not have a winding key of the correct size so are unable to test the mainspring wind fully; the size of the barrel suggests that the duration may be longer than eight-days. The repeat work is operational but currently out of sync with the hands hence requires adjustment; the mechanism is now only fitted with one later bell hence for the repeat work to sound correctly at least one bell and its mount will be required. The movement will need a clean/service before putting to use. The dial has some enamel chipping around the winding hole otherwise appears free from noticeable damage; the minute hand has been repaired. The case is generally in very good original condition with old gilding showing relatively minor edge wear. Two of the four movement securing screws are replacements and the fish scale fret is also probably a replacement. There is a small hole beneath the fretwork panel probably to allow insertion of a pin to start the pendulum (when one was fitted). The rear has some distortion to the brass panel otherwise is in good condition. Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE GEORGE III SMALL SCUMBLED PINE LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH ALARMSARJENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1795The four pillar movement with anchor escapement regulated by a lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of fifteen inches to the going train, set beside a weight-driven alarm mechanism with verge-type crownwheel engaging with a pallet arbor fitted with a T-shaped hammer for sounding on a large bell positioned above the plates, the 8 inch single sheet silvered brass Arabic numeral dial with alarm setting disc to centre and Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands beneath arch engraved SARJENT, Watch Maker, To the Prince of Wales, Jermyn Street, ST' JAMES's, the scumbled pine case grained and painted to resemble mahogany with ogee and cavetto moulded break-arch top over hinged glazed hood door flanked by canted angles and rectangular side windows, the trunk with slender cavetto throat moulding over rectangular ogee-edged door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding and caddy-moulded skirt.192cm (75.5ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection. Purchased from Geoffrey Greetham, Willingham, Cambridge, 26th May 1976 for £440. Joseph Sargent is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working 1794-1820. Other sources indicate that he worked from 106 Jermyn Street up until 1818. The present timepiece would have almost certainly been supplied for 'backstairs use' hence the fairly modest scumbled pine case and provision of a loud alarm mechanism to announce the start of the working day to the household staff.
A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATGEORGE YONGE, LONDON, CIRCA 1810The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum, the geometric border engraved backplate signed Geo. Yonge, LONDON to centre over pendulum holdfast clip, the 7 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial signed GEO. YONGE, LONDON to centre, with decorative scroll pierced steel hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the lancet-top case with brass edge mouldings to the arch enclosing raised brass geometric line decoration above the dial, over conforming looped lozenge and geometric line border panel infill beneath flanked by slender brass three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with brass lion's mask ring handles over brass fretwork lancet-shaped frets, and the rear with pointed break-arch glazed window set within the frame of the case, on stepped skirt base faced with a brass band over ball feet.40cm (15.5ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. George Yonge is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' working in London 1776-1815. Online sources indicate that he worked from 131 Strand, took his son into partnership in 1820 and worked up until 1832. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Unfortunately the going train fusee line has become detached from the fusee hence the train in not in working order. No other damage is apparent so hopefully it will just be a case of re-attaching the line to get the train running. However, due to the line being detached, we cannot offer any firm assurances as to the integrity of the mainspring (although the barrel exhibits tension when an attempt is made to turn it by hand). The strike train is in working order; the movement is a little dull/discoloured hence would generally benefit from a gentle clean and lubrication. The dial has been restored to a good standard (hence presents very well) but with finish applied straight over the original hence there are some slight surface depressions (mostly to the circumference) where the finish has been applied over chipping to the surface beneath. The case is in very good original condition with faults very much limited to natural light to moderate shrinkage/cracking to the veneers, very minor wear and other very slight age-related blemishes.Clock has a pendulum and winder but no case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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