A SCOTTISH REGENCY EBONISED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKSKELTON, EDINBURGH, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with large symmetrical foliate scrolls incorporating paired eagle heads to lower margin within a herringbone outer border, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with applied shaped silvered signature plate engraved Skelton, Edin'r, and calendar beneath shaped false bob apertures to the matted centre within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with steel spade hands and foliate scroll pierced cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, in a case with ring-turned and foliate cast hinged baton carrying handle and flambeau urn finials to the bell-top superstructure over lipped concave upper mouldings, the hinged front with inset brass fillet-edged glazed dial aperture and scroll cast and pierced upper quadrant frets flanked by repeating floral motif decorated brass mouldings to angles, the sides with rectangular brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass bell-shaped feet.49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. William Skelton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1773 before working in the partnership of Brown and Skelton until 1787; he then continued alone until 1837. Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements with exception of the calendar drive wheel which appears fairly recent. A couple of spare holes to the front plate suggests that a trip-repeat lever was intended but was perhaps not fitted. Although the escapement will beat the mechanism is in dull/dirty condition hence is prone to stopping. The strike train is in working order but the movement will require a clean/service as it is in dull/discoloured slightly neglected condition. Details within the movement such as concealed deep greatwheels concealing winding clicks for the fusees, collet shapes etc would confirm that the mechanism is most likely early 19th century rather than late 18th. The movement is secured within the case via a pair of brackets which have additional unused holes suggesting that they were once fitted to a different movement hence are most likely replacements. There is no other evidence to suggest that the case was not made for the movement and dial. The case is generally in sound original unrestored condition with faults limited to small loss to the veneer overlap of the rear door (adjacent to the keyhole) and a slight crack/veneer chip to the movement securing bracket screw to the right-hand side. The feet are probably later additions, otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to wear, rubbing, discolouration, slight shrinkage and other minor age-related blemishes.Clock is complete with a case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
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Y A REGENCY EBONY AND BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEATDESBOIS AND WHEELER, LONDON, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with lancet-shaped plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of 12 inches and incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment to the rod, the backplate signed Desbois & Wheeler, Gray's Inn Pafsage in flowing script towards the lower edge, the 6.75 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial signed DESBOIS & WHEELER, LONDON to centre, with decorative scroll pierced steel spade hands and STRIKE/SILENT selection switch at twelve o'clock within a laurel-leaf milled gilt brass surround set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the lancet-top case with lipped cavetto cornice over ebony tracery decorated infill above the dial, down-curved reeded band to waist, and brass-rosette highlighted stylised foliate spandrel decorated ebony line-inlaid apron panel beneath, the sides with brass foliate 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 canted moulded skirt base with brass inverted acorn feet.48cm (19ins) high, 25cm (9.75ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep. Daniel Desbois was apprenticed to John Johnson at Gray's Inn Passage and took over his business from circa 1790, working until 1846 and died two years later in 1848. The partnership between Daniel Desbois and Wheeler is recorded in Baillie, G.H., Clutton, C. and Ilbert, C.A. BRITTEN'S Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers as working from Gray's Inn Passage, London 1803-35. Condition Report: Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements but is a little dull/tarnished in appearance. The movement is in full working condition however a gentle clean service is advised before putting the clock into long-term use. The seatboard has two holes to the centre suggesting a pendulum holdfast was once fitted which is no longer present. The dial retains old surface with faults limited to wear around the winding holes, a few minor chips and some concentric wear/rubbing. Case is generally in very good original unrestored condition with faults essentially limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs, wear, a couple of small veneer patch repairs to the rear door as well as the rear door lock being loose. The silk to the side frets is degraded and the frets themselves need securing.Clock has pendulum, a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP REPEATJOHN ELLIOTT, EXETER, MID 18th CENTURYThe substantial five (formerly six) pillar movement with plates measuring 8.25 by 7 inches, sounding the quarters on a graduated nest of eight bells and striking the hour on a further larger bell, now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted rise/fall regulation arm to suspension, the backplate engraved with a basket of fruit within symmetrical foliate vine scrollwork centred by a large gadroon-bordered shaped cartouche signed John Elliott, Plymouth, the 8 inch brass break-arch dial with shaped false bob aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the minute ring, with scroll-pierced steel hands and applied female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles with the upper interrupted by subsidiary Strike/Silent selection and regulation adjustment dials, the arch further date of the month dial flanked by strapwork scroll cast mounts, the ebonised case with five brass disc-and-spire finials to the inverted bell-top superstructure incorporating brass mouldings at the junction between each section, over brass-edged double cavetto top mouldings and opening front inset with brass fillet mouldings to the glazed dial aperture and scroll pierced and engraved upper quadrant frets flanked by brass bound rounded angles, the sides with hinged cast brass handles over concave-topped rectangular scroll pierced and engraved sound frets centred with a basket of flowers over a stylised lions mask within brass fillet surround, the rear with conforming rectangular break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on two-tier cavetto moulded skirt base edged in brass over generous cast ogee bracket feet.57.5cm (22.75ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 23cm (9ins) deep. Very little of John Elliott of Plymouth is known with only his marriage, in November 1732, being recorded. As was the tradition for clockmakers to marry after completing their apprenticeship this would suggest that he was born in around 1710. The engraving to the backplate of the present clock broadly conforms to designs illustrated in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS - Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 pages 301-03 (Figures 17.8-17.10) which would date the present lot to around 1740-50. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapement and the going train third wheel. The going train will run however both the strike and quarter trains are presently not functioning. Both of these trains appear intact, unaltered and will wind; they will just about operate with manual assistance but will not trip/run when hands are advanced. As the movement is somewhat dry/dusty a gentle clean/service and some adjustment will be required before it can be put to use. The movement is generally well made/finished and generally exhibits minimal wear or rebushing etc.; there is no trip-repeat line fitted at present. The dial is generally dull/discoloured with mellowing to the castings and patchy oxidation to the silvering. The centre has two smallish plugged holes within the matting (near the IIII and VIII numerals) almost certainly left over from fixing an arched silvered signature plate which is no longer present. As with the movement the dial is of good quality and well finished. The case is generally in good original condition. The caddy superstructure has some slight veneer shrinkage only, as does the front door which opens to reveal only a couple of small losses/repairs and cracking to the veneer overlap of the mask bordering the dial. Both sides have some shrinkage cracking with the most notable being to the rail beneath the fret aperture to the left-hand side; otherwise are in good original condition although the frets are somewhat tarnished/discoloured. The rear door, surround and skirt base are all in good original condition with only slight wear and other age-related blemishes evident.Generally a well made clock in very sound original condition (except for the escapement) which has a pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM III WALNUT AND FLORAL MARQUETRY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH TEN-INCH DIALJAMES MARKWICK, LONDON, CIRCA 1695The six finned and latched pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with slender tall plates measuring 7.375 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square gilt brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the finely matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, small Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed Jacobus Markwick, Londini to lower margin, with fine sculpted scroll-pierced steel hands and applied gilt winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angels incorporating leafy trail engraved infill to margins between, the case with ogee moulded cornice and fretwork frieze over floral marquetry trail decorated hinged glazed dial surround applied with Solomonic twist-turned three quarter columns to front angles, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door centred with a circular brass-framed lenticle and with three shaped marquetry panels decorated with bird inhabited floral sprays and scrolling foliage into an ebonised ground within applied half-round crossgrain edge mouldings, the sides veneered with two line-outline panels, the base with stepped ogee top mouldings over conforming rectangular marquetry panel within crossbanded surround, on bun feet.197cm (77.5ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 27cm (10.5ins) deep. James Markwick senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed in 1656 to Edmund Gilpin (through Richard Taylor); he initially worked at Croydon before returning to London where he gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1666. In 1673 he took-over the former business of Samuel Betts at behind the Royal Exchange. Markwick had a turbulent relationship with the Clockmakers' Company - in 1676 he was fined for abuse of the Master at the Steward's feast and was often reprimanded for not attending court. James Markwick junior was born in Croydon in 1662 and was apprenticed to his father gaining his freedom (by patrimony) in 1692. He initially went into partnership with his father before gaining outright control of the business on the latter's retirement to Pevensey in Sussex in around 1700 (where he subsequently died in 1716). In around 1710-15 James Markwick junior went into partnership with Robert Markham which lasted until the former's death in 1730. The business was subsequently continued by Markham and his successors and specialised in producing clocks and watches for export to the Middle East. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition having been given a gentle service prior to consignment. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and there is minimal pinion wear evident. Some of the pivot holes have slight punching (historic repair to counter wear) and the top left of the backplate has two vacant threaded holes for a bracket to secure the movement into the case - the bracket is no longer present although there is a steel counterpart secured to the case backboard at the appropriate height. The bottom two pillars are very slightly bent in a downward curve from tightening the movement onto the seatboard. The front of the dial plate has been regilded however appears free form any visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and faults limited to some oxidation spotting and light patchy discolouration to the chapter ring, and a repair to the minute ring. The movement rests on an old seatboard which sits directly on the cheek uprights of the case with no apparent evidence of alteration and in-line with a scribed-line to the case backboard. This would suggest that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in very good original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant restoration/replacements. The hood top board may be an old replacement and the fret to the frieze is most likely a restoration, otherwise the hood appears to be in fine original condition with faults limited to historic movement and shrinkage to the cross-grain mouldings and veneers. The hood appears to have been originally made with a front door - there is no evidence to suggest that it has been converted from a rising hood with fixed front. The trunk and base are in similar condition with the backboard retaining its original height with splitting to both the upper and lower sections which may benefit from being secured. The trunk door has had fillet repair to hinge side of the panel at the rear which continues for the full height between the upper and lower 'clamps'. This in most likely to address historic worm damage to the edge of the board as evidence some of this is visible just beyond the join in places. The door veneers are in good condition having only one small loss (to the ebonised ground only) towards the lower margin at the join between the clamp and the vertical section of board forming the trunk door. There is also some small localised repairs to the marquetry along the rest of this joint and to the corresponding joint at the top of the door (but to a much lesser degree). The sides have noticeable slight bowing, a few minor veneer patch repairs to rear edge and some cracking/movement to the veneers. The case appears to retain its original structure veneers except for some replacement to the fascia crossbanding to the lower left-hand corner. The right-hand side has a horizontal crack and there are small patch repairs to the lower front corners. The carcass of the box has horizontal joins in the front and side panels about an inch up from the lower surface - however the backboard continues down past these joints and the veneers appear largely undisturbed hence we are inclined to believe that the slips forming the lower edge of the front and sides of the box carcass are an original feature. The bun feet are replacements and there is historic evidence of past minor worm infestation which has long gone. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age, The colour is generally good but would benefit from a little attention from a furniture finisher to revive it a little.Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE V MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECEDENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1914The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial with DENT triangle trademark over ROYAL EXCHANGE, CORNHILL, & 61 STRAND, LONDON, 58526 to centre, with steel spade hands, set behind a hinged bevel-glazed cast brass bezel with canted silvered insert, applied to a moulded wooden surround fitted via pegs onto rear box case with door to the right hand side and pendulum access flap to the curved base.37.5cm (14.75ins) diameter, 15cm (6in) 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 the renowned watch and chronometer maker 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. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking. Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co.Dent started numbering their clocks, watches and chronometers from 1876 starting at number 38,000. Condition Report: Movement appears complete, all-original and is in working condition however the mechanism is a little dirty/discoloured hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial retains old/original surface however with fairly extensive historic rust spotting/flaking. The rust/corrosion appears to have been stabilised hence the finish exhibits an conserved 'patinated' appearance. The 'triangle' and part of '61 STRAND' have seen some light strengthening/re-touching also. The bezel and wooden surround are in good original condition however the brass securing latch to the rear of the wooden surround is a replacement and there is old paint (light Verdigris green) applied to the rear of the wooden surround (to the exterior visible sections only). The top of the box case has some traces of the same paint otherwise is in sound original condition with faults limited to some noticeable scuffing to the lower right hand edge and minor age related veneer shrinkage.Timepiece has a pendulum (suspension spring repaired) but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH UNUSUAL TRIPLE-SUBSIDIARY DIALHANDLEY AND MOORE, LONDON, CIRCA 1810The five pillar twin chain fusee trip-hour repeating movement with ogee-shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by engraved lenticular bob pendulum and incorporating pivoted beam rise/fall regulation to suspension, the backplate signed Handley & Moore, Clerkenwell Close, LONDON within a repeating lunette motif engraved oval border, over pendulum holdfast and with conforming engraved outer border, the 8 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with triple subsidiaries for regulation, date-of-the-month and STRIKE/SILENT selection beneath signature HANDLEY & MOORE, Clerkenwell, LONDON to centre, with fine looped-lozenge pierced blued steel hands, the break-arch case with hinged brass carrying handle single brass fillet-edged raised panel to top over complex moulded cornice, the opening front applied with convex glazed ogee moulded cast brass bezel for the dial aperture over brass fish scale quadrant frets flanked by brass corner mouldings, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with glazed break-arch door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with cast brass ogee bracket feet.41cm (16ins) high with handle down, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 20cm (7.75ins) deep. George Handley and John Moore were both former apprentices of John Thwaites who formed a partnership in around 1800. The firm worked from 38 Clerkenwell Close and continued in the production of public clocks and supplying movements to other makers mostly in competition with Thwaites and Reed. George Handley retired in 1820 and died in 1824 leaving the workshops in the hands of John Moore alone. The business subsequently passed down various member of the Moore family of clockmakers, with the last, Henry James, dying aged 60 in 1899. The firm however is thought to have continued under different management into the early years of the 20th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism however is a little oxidised etc. so would probably benefit from a gentle clean/overhaul if intending to put into long-term service. The dial retains original painted surface with two patches of noticeable touched-in flaking (each approx. 10mm across) near the IIII numeral and to the edge at VII. There are a few smaller touched-in flakes and the surface has overall crazing. There is some surface scratching to the lower margin and general light rubbing around the winding holes and wear to the black annotations/linework. The calendar dial (top right) also has some slight scratching from the tip of the hand being rubbed against the surface whilst the date is being manually adjusted. The case is in sound condition and presents well. The top surface has some slight veneer shrinkage cracking towards the front edge as well as one small veneer patch repair; the rear edge has two filled veneer cracks behind the pad. The horizontal sections at each end of the arch have front-to-back shrinkage cracking. The rear door has a veneer patch repair to the upper right-hand corner which has some edge losses/chipping, the opposing corner also has a loss/chip to the veneer overlap. The front door is missing its lock and the escutcheon insert is loose/cracked. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to slight shrinkage and a few minor historic bumps, scuffs and other minor historic blemishes.Clock is complete with a pendulum, winder and case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE AND RARE CHARLES II EBONISED TABLE CLOCK OF THE 'EDWARD EAST' SCHOOLWILLIAM CRAYLE, LONDON, CIRCA 1665-1700The substantial twin fusee movement with plates measuring 8.25 by 7 inches united by six heavy double-knopped pillars pinned through the frontplate and secured with large cross-headed steel screws to the rear, and an additional seventh square-section pillar secured in a similar manner to the centre at the base, the trains with large diameter barrels incorporating pinned flanged caps and fat fusees, the going with reinstated verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum incorporating knife-edge suspension to the single-footed backcock, the strike train with external rosette-centred numbered countwheel set on the fusee arbor, distinct cocked external locking detent and sounding the hours on a vertically orientated bell supported above the plates via an unusual serpentine-shaped stand screwed to the frontplate, the 8 inch square fire-gilt brass dial engraved with a central nine-petal rose bloom within a concentric band of intense tulip and other flowering foliage alternating with matted infill and incorporating a burnished pendant panel signed William Crayle, Londini at six o'clock, within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with very small stylised wheatear half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with scroll-pierced sculpted blued steel hands and the spandrel areas finely engraved with a symmetrical arrangement of radial leafy tulip blooms flanked by foliate floral sprays filling the quadrants continuing to meet and provide infill to the margins around the chapter ring between, the rectangular case finished with thick hand-cut ebonised veneers with substantial tied foliate bud cast hinged carrying handle to the flat top, within projecting cushion edge mouldings painted in various shades of brown to simulate repeating acanthus marquetry over complex moulded cornice moulding, plain frieze and conforming tightly cut architrave painted with a band of laurel leaves, the hinged front panel with glazed dial aperture opening to reveal veneered mask bordering the dial, the sides with tall rectangular windows and the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the unveneered flush fascia, on quarter-round and fillet moulded skirt base further painted with a larger band of laurel leaves to front and sides over bun feet.41cm (16.25ins) high with handle down, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep.Provenance:The property of a private collector. Previously Sold at Christie's New York sale of THE CONNOISSEUR'S EYE - PROPERTY FROM THE ABBOTT-GUGGENHEIM COLLECTION 2nd June 2015, Lot 254, for $22,500.William Crayle is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as probably the son of Richard Crayle. He was a watchmaker and a member of the Blacksmiths' Company in 1651, who took an apprentice, John Chatfield, in 1659; and another, Thomas Penn, in 1661. Loomes records his marriage to Elizabeth Alkin at St. Peter Paul's Wharf in 1658 and note that he was working in Fleet Street in 1662. The London Gazette posted in their 13th July 1676 issue a reward notice for a lost watch referencing 'Mr. William Crayle a Watchmaker at the Black Boy in the Strand, near the Savoy', and in 1683, his daughter, Francis, was married to William Rymer at St. Mary Savoy. He did not sign the oath of allegiance in 1697 so is thought to have died by then; although a watch signed 'William Crayle in Fleete Street, London' was raffled by Andrew Brown in Edinburgh the following year. Loomes notes that only one or two watches by him survive, hence it is most likely that the present clock is the only example by him known.The dial engraving of the current clock is amongst the finest that is likely to be seen on a clock of this date and can be closely compared to that seen on an important early architectural longcase clock (in an oyster laburnum case) by Edward East which was sold at Christie's, London sale of PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A NOBLEMAN 23rd May 2012 (lot 350) for £313,250. The intense but symmetrically laid-out tulip engraving to the spandrel areas are very close in their composition and are clearly executed by the same hand. The engraved signatures also match stylistically (most evident in the script for 'Londini'). Two others dials for clocks by Edward East, also exhibiting closely related engraving, are illustrated by Richard Newton in his article Dismantling the 'East School' - Edward East and the clock trade in seventeenth-century London printed in the June2024 issue of ANTIQUARIAN HOROLOGY (pages 176-196) on pages 181 (Figure 7) and 182 (Figure 8). In the footnotes for the text (14) Richard Newton indicates that, with the exception of one anonymous example, this type of engraved spandrel pattern appears unique to Edward East. The engraved central rose and foliate ring decoration to the matted centre also appear in dials by makers of the 'East School', most notably for a clock by Samuel Haley illustrated by Newton on page 177 (Figure 1.).The layout of the movement with symmetrical arrangement of seven pillars, large flanged spring barrels and fat fusees can be compared to a grouping of three clocks (two by John Hilderson and the example by Samuel Haley) illustrated by Newton on pages 177-78 (figures 2 and 4). The principal differences between this group and the present lot are the design of pillars used in the movement, and the positioning of the countwheel on the end of the strike fusee arbor (rather than towards the top right-hand corner of the backplate). Richard Newton surmises (for reasons outlined on page 179) that movements of this type are most likely to have been made in the Hilderson workshop, with some supplied to Edward East and other makers for finishing and retail. John Hilderson died of the plague in 1665, hence it is thought that some of his unfinished movements may have formed the basis of a few 'hybrid' clocks completed by East shortly thereafter (see Newton page 181 and Figure 7). The presence of a centrewheel (rather than remote 'floating' motionwork for the hands) would suggest that the present lot is more akin to this category of 'hybrid' clock, but completed by William Crayle rather than Edward East.The unusual design of the movement pillars of the present movement, coupled with the method of fixing via pins at the front and large steel screws at the rear, is unusual but not unique. Indeed a table clock engraved with signatures for Edward East (in a later case) incorporating square-section double-baluster pillars affixed in this manner, was sold at Hutchinson Scott The New Year Fine Interiors Auction 24th January 2025 (lot 1119). From this it may be appropriate to suggest that for some ex-Hilderson workshop clocks, the movement pillars were substituted prior to completion, perhaps in order for the maker to add some of their own individuality to the movement.The case of the present clock is interesting in that it has a flush back and has no veneers applied. The flush rear is a feature seen on the earliest architectural table clocks by Edward East and others (see Dawson, P.G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks pages 154, Plate 201; 158 Plate, Plate 206, and 160 Plates 207 and 209). Continue reading ...
A RED CHINOISERIE JAPANNED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKBEARING A SIGNATURE FOR JOHN GRAHAM, LONDON, PROBABLY AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN, LATE 18th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with four-wheel trains and anchor escapement regulated b disc bob pendulum, the backplate engraved with large symmetrical foliate scrolls around an engraved inscription John Graham, Londini Fecit within a herringbone outer border, the 7.5 inch brass break-arch dial with false bob aperture to the foliate scroll engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and winged cherub mask spandrels to angles beneath arch now centred with a silvered boss engraved Graham, London flanked by scroll cast mounts, the red chinoiserie japanned case with 'Quare pattern' hinged brass double scroll carrying handle over concave upstand decorated in raised polychrome and gilt with a pavilion to front, applied to the convex superstructure continuing down to envelope the cavetto break-arch cornice applied with brass flambeau urn figures adjacent oriental figural decoration to the angles, the front with hinged glazed break-arch door decorated with floral motifs within gilt lattice infill and with gilt baton moulded angles, the floral spray painted break-arch side panels with unusual quatrefoil glazed panels over shaped-outline rectangular windows, the rear matching the front except for the painted detail, on repeating gilt lappet painted cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ball feet, (movement and dial with alteration, case probably later decorated).43cm (17ins) high with handle down, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 16cm (16.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition however, as catalogued, has had alteration undertaken including conversion of escapement to anchor (from verge), removal of rise/fall regulation and strike/silent selection. In addition to these alterations the movement has also been largely re-trained with most of the wheelwork above the fusees now being replacements. The movement has four wheel trains hence probably runs for around a week. Evidence to the rear of the dial (filled and vacant holes) suggests that the dial originally had subsidiary dials for strike/silent and regulation to the arch. These are no longer present and have been replaced by the current silvered boss and mounts; the spandrels are also replacements. Dial otherwise presents as being in good clean condition. The case was most likely originally ebonised with the present japanned decoration probably dating from the early 20th century. Other than some slight wear and minor localised flaking to the decoration in places the case is in very good presentable condition.Clock has a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN EIGHT-DAY QUARTER-CHIMING LONGCASE CLOCKTHE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY WILLIAM BARROW, LONDON, CIRCA 1720, THE CASE LATERThe substantial six finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with plates measuring 7.75 inches by 6.5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the quarter train with external countwheel and sounding on a graduated nest of six bells, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with star decorated subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the Ho-Ho bird decorated matted centre, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll pierced steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved outer border, the arch with silvered boss signed William Barrow, LONDON within conforming herringbone-banded border flanked by dolphin cast mounts, now in a brass mounted mahogany case with shaped scroll-pierced brass fret fronted removable concave-sided 'pagoda' pediment, over break-arch cavetto cornice, conforming arched brass fretwork frieze and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by free-standing stop-fluted Corinthian columns with brass caps and bases, the sides with rectangular brass sound frets and quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch flame-figured door applied with complex edge mouldings and flanked by Corinthian quarter columns also with bras caps and bases, on plinth base with conforming concave top moulding over shaped panel outlined front and moulded skirt.237cm (93.25ins) high including removable pediment, 215cm (86ins) high with pediment removed; 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep. William Barrow is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1700 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1710. It would appear that he supplied clocks for the Swedish market with a lacquer longcase residing in the Nordiske Museum, Stockholm and three more longcase clocks in the National Museum, also in Stockholm. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements although it is likely that a movement of this age will have has some minor service replacements. There is some evidence of historic rebushing and light peening of the backplate corresponding to some of the movement pillars are attached. The dial is in fine clean condition with the only noticeable faults being a small loss to the upper right-hand corner of the plate and a small casting fault (hole) behind the lower right-hand spandrel. The minute hand is probably a replacement. The movement retains what appears to be its original seatboard. The case is not original to the movement and is of later date (mid to late 18th century). The concave-sided pediment is removable and has saw marks along the lower edge together with two small veneer chips. The arch of the hood is now fitted with a curved top board onto which the pediment rests (if desired) - due to the thickness of this top board the pediment does not rest snugly. Case otherwise is in good original condition with faults limited to minor shrinkage cracking, other movement, minor bumps and scuffs, other slight age-related blemishes including a small loss to the base skirt moulding to the right-hand side.Clock has pendulum (probably non-original), two brass cased weights, a third lead weight, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECETHE MOVEMENT BY HANDLEY AND MOORE, LONDON, CIRCA 1805The four pillar weight-driven movement with four-wheel train incorporating small barrel and large diameter great wheel, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, and tapered plates with the front stamped with crowned HANDLEY & MOORE maker's mark beneath serial number 1717, the 20 inch circular cream painted slightly convex wooden Roman numeral dial with brass spade hands, within an ogee moulded surround and secured to the drop-trunk case with pegs, the case with side doors behind the dial over concave-topped rectangular caddy moulded door inlaid with an oval fan cartouche to centre, the canted 'chisel' shaped base with stepped ogee top moulding; with a copy of Gatto, Martin, THE TAVERN CLOCK signed by the author and numbered 376 from an edition of 500, Tavernicus Publishing, Bath 2010, dj, (2).117cm (46ins) high, 55cm (21.75ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. George Handley and John Moore were both former apprentices of John Thwaites who formed a partnership in around 1800. The firm worked from 38 Clerkenwell Close and continued in the production of public clocks and supplying movements to other makers mostly in competition with Thwaites and Reed. George Handley retired in 1820 and died in 1824 leaving the workshops in the hands of John Moore alone. The business subsequently passed down various member of the Moore family of clockmakers, with the last, Henry James, dying aged 60 in 1899. The firm however is thought to have continued under different management into the early years of the 20th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements, we would however advise a precautionary gentle clean/service if intending to put into service (the pendulum will also require a suspension spring fitting). The dial retains old (possibly original) surface; there is a slight shrinkage crack to the edge between the I and II numerals otherwise panel is in good original condition albeit with rubbing and minor bumps/scuffs to the surface. There are only two (non-original odd) securing pegs present hence will require a new set of four. The trunk is in sound condition but has a replacement backboard (is plywood) and the top board is most likely non-original. The slip of timber at the base of the foot is also almost certainly a replacement and there is some slight shrinkage cracking the angles section of the base. The trunk door has a small loss/chip to the edge moulding to the upper top left corner and the left-hand side has two vacant screw holes due to relocation of the seatboard securing screws. Otherwise faults to the case are limited to minor bumps, scuffs, light shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum (no suspension spring) and a weight but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE REGENCY ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL TIMEPIECEF. BAETENS, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The circular four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and with applied plate signed F. BAETENS, 23 GERRARD ST., LONDON to lower margin, the 3 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic fifteen minutes within the outer minute track and blued steel moon hands set within a gilt repeating anthemion decorated engine-milled bezel, the case modelled as a plinth housing the movement, surmounted by a tied bundle of wheat over ogee cornice and mount cast as labourer's gathering a crop over a decorative ogee skirt, set next to a standing patinated bronze female figure of Demeter in Regency style dress clutching wheatears, set on a rectangular platform base applied with twin cherub and scroll cast mount to front over a gilt skirt and ball feet. 35cm (13.75ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. F. Baetens is believed to have become established as a bronzier at 23 Garrard Street, Soho, London in around 1810. He was joined by Joseph Baetens in around 1820 and the firm was still operating in 1832. Baetens worked in a similar vain to Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy and are known for their small ormolu and patinated bronze mantel timepieces of which the current lot is one of their rarer models. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. A precautionary gentle clean/service is advised if intending to put into long term service. The dial has been restored to a high standard hence is free from visible defects. The case is generally in fine original condition retaining old finishes with overall fairly light to moderate discolouration, oxidation, rubbing and edge wear. The basket of wheat surmount is missing two of its four central wheat-stem inserts otherwise case appears complete.Timepiece has a pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A George III mahogany longcase clock by Benjamin Grey of London (1676-1764), mid-18th century, the arched brass dial with a rocking figure of Old Father Time within applied dolphin spandrels, over a silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with a seconds dial and name plaque, the five-pillar movement striking on a bell, the arched hood with brass finials and stop-fluted columns over a curl mahogany trunk,dial 29cm diametercase 47cm wide22cm deep216cm highProvenance: From the Collection of Nigell and Heather D’Oyly.Condition Report2 WEIGHTS, PENDULUM AND KEY. KEY TO DOOR AND TRUNK AND WINDING KEY..Movement not tested.Some wear to automation movement.Overall appears good.
A Victorian 2¾in brass refracting telescope by Dollond and Co., London, mid-19th century, with a lacquered brass body tube with rack-and-pinion focusing and star-finder above, mounted on a racked semicircle, twin five-draw telescopic steadying bars, tapering pillar support above a folding tripod stand, a pair of mahogany-handled struts for rotating and elevating the telescope, with five lenses together with a mahogany and brass-mounted tripod stand, signed 'Dollond London',43in long, with a hinged mahogany case, labelledstand 120cm wide120cm deep161cm highCondition ReportSome dents to the body, knocks and wear. Mahogany tripod with some ships and knocks.Case with carrying handles. No key. Some knocks and stains.
Thomas Wilkins of London, a Regency ebony strung mahogany regulator, the circular silvered dial with subsidiary Roman hours, Arabic minutes and the main dial with Arabic seconds, four pillar brass movement with anchor escapement, 45cm wide, 22cm deep, 210cm high Overall in honest condition, the case of good rich reddish tone and fair state of polish, just a little matted and dusty across the top of the hood, some fine cracks running through the veneers of the hood, original lock fitted to the hood door, some notable oxidisation spots running across the dial, original trunk key with working lock, feet look to be later replacements, comes with an adjustable heavy brass pendulum and single brass cased weight. Provenance: purchased from Carlton Smith 1995 for £7000PLEASE 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.
Knight of Portsea, a Regency brass mounted mahogany hour repeating bracket clock in arched case with painted circular dial and five pillar anchor escapement movement striking on a bell, 30cm wide, 19cm deep, 39cm high Looks to be in good condition, probably restored some years ago, case of a light brown mahogany tone and even colour and polish, one or two fine cracks and separations through the wood but nothing of any serious note, original key working the front door lock, dial looks to have been repainted and renamed, back door with original key and lock, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping and comes with an associated winding key.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Luke Wise, a George II walnut cased eight day longcase clock, the 30.5cm arched brass dial with Old Father Time over Roman chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, five pillar movement with anchor escapement, 50cm wide, 25cm deep, 240cm high Overall looks to be in good restored condition, probably done some years ago, case of a good mid brown tone, with some old splits and separations to the top of the hood around the various mouldings and more notably some splits running through the box base which looks like it may well have been later veneered and with later feet, dial and movement look to be in honest untouched condition but not tested for timekeeping, comes with trunk key, brass bob pendulum and two lead weights.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.
Andrew Broun of Edinburgh, an early 18th century month going longcase clock, in later associated seaweed marquetry case, the 28cm square brass dial with silvered Roman chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, four pillar movement with anchor escapement striking upon a bell, 45cm wide, 26cm deep, 212cm highLooks to be in old restored condition, now requires cleaning and repairs to the face and front plate, the later replacement case has seen extensive restoration at some point, the dial of a more oxidised dullish finish, month going movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, comes with brass pendulum and two lead weights, and key to trunk door.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 17th century style seaweed marquetry walnut cased diminutive longcase clock, the 30 hour four pillar movement with arched brass dial and roman numeral engraved silvered chapter ring, the case with caddy hood over an arched trunk door with pendulum view bullseye glass roundel, on a plinth base, 193 cm h o/all
An unusual pair of Bloor Derby (1830-48) pillar candlesticks of silver form, richly painted and gilded with floral panels in the Indo-Chinese manner, 25 cm high, to/w a Bloor chamberstick decorated in Imari manner, a Regency Derby Imari soup bowl and dish and two Victorian unmarked Imari tea plates (7) One of pair of candlesticks repaired on foot, the other chipped on foot
A 54-BORE PERCUSSION FOURTH MODEL TRANTER'S PATENT REVOLVER SIGNED JOHN HAYTON, GRAHAMS TOWN, serial no. 16122T, circa 1861, with octagonal 6in. barrel, dove-tailed pillar fore-sight, scroll engraving to sides of barrel-throat, border engraved top-strap signed 'JOHN HAYTON GRAHAMS TOWN' with sighting notch at rear, borderline and scroll engraved solid frame with borderline engraved plain five-shot cylinder, guarded trigger, spurred hammer and chequered walnut saw-handled grip with engraved shallow-domed butt-cap, the whole lightly cleaned of finish but detail retained * Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).
W. TRANTER, BIRMINGHAM A CASED 54-BORE PERCUSSION TRANTER'S PATENT REVOLVER, serial no. 73715T, 4th Model, circa 1858, with blued octagonal 6in. barrel, pillar bead fore-sight, borderline engraved unsigned top-strap with notch rear-sight, colour hardened five-shot cylinder (colour faded to near silver), borderline engraved frame double action trigger with spurred hammer, chequered walnut swept semi saw-handled grip with domed iron butt-cap and Tranter's patent hinged rammer to left side of barrel, the whole retaining much finish and in its period walnut case lined and compartmented in green baize, facsimile trade label inside lid, complete with flask, cap-tin, oil bottle, mould and nipple-key
A .44 PERCUSSION REMINGTON 1858 ARMY REVOLVER, serial no. 48195, circa 1863, with London reblued 8in. octagonal barrel (finish fading, address faint), pinched pillar fore-sight, blued solid frame with sighting groove to top-strap, plain blued six-shot cylinder, smooth flared walnut grips with traces of a martial cartouche, 'L' and 'C' inspector's marks and brass triggerguard marked 'C' over '56'
A .31 PERCUSSION E. WHITNEY FIVE-SHOT POCKET REVOLVER, serial no. 25318, circa 1860, with octagonal 4in. barrel rifled in seven grooves and signed on the top-flat 'E. WHITNEY, N. HAVEN', small pillar fore-sight, solid frame with pinched sighting groove to the top-strap and wingnut cylinder release, plain five-shot cylinder with traces of roll engraved scene, flared smooth walnut grips rounded at the head and brass trigger guard, the under-barrel rammer with 'Colt' style catch at tip, refinished
George Stoddart of Edinburgh - an early 19th century mahogany longcase clock, having a 12" silvered arched dial, signed to the arch, with Roman and Arabic chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, twin winding holes for a brass 8-day four-pillar weight driven movement striking on a bell, the 'London' case having quarter turned fluted pilasters over a boxbase, h.212cm, with brass cased weightsNo pendulum. Stands well, colour generally good, plinth probably later.No splits to case, minor fret damage to pediment.Dial and movement appear all original.Dial good and clean.
Thomas Restell of Tooting - an early 19th century mahogany longcase clock, having a 12" silvered arched dial, signed to the centre, with strike/silent dial to the arch and subsidiary seconds dial, twin winding holes for a brass eight-day five pillar weight driven movement striking on a bell, the case having arched panelled door to a boxbase, with weights and pendulum, h.232cmMoulding to plinth loose.Colour good, some wear around hood.Dial and movement appear all original.Seatboard looks original.All hands repainted.With weights and pendulum.
D Tantun, Derby - An 18th Century brass faced long cased clock with 30 hour movement striking on a bell, fitted with single hand and date aperture, lacking original spandrels, the oak case with long plain trunk door, shortened box base and a glazed hood with half pillar decorationCase with later modifications.Likely a shortened box base and replacement corniceLacking spandrels on faceMovement is untested and sold with no guarantee of functionality
An Oak Thirty Hour Painted Dial Longcase Clock, signed John Bell, Hexham, early 19th century , 12" arched painted dial signed, four pillar movement with anchor escapement, striking on a bell, 200cmwith one weight and pendulumWorks for a short period then stops. Movement needs a clean and service.
James Bond - Octopussy (1983) Large Red and gold prop pillar made of plaster, purportedly used in Italian villa scenes in the 1983 Roger Moore James Bond film, Octopussy. 195cm x 35cm max. Provenance: from the collection of Tony King, an avid movie prop collector, many items purchased at auction and collected over the past 30 years
CAST IRON STREET LAMP PILLAR, LATE 20TH CENTURY of tapered form with scrolling detail to the top, in dark green coating, and still including the base posts for inserting to the ground, missing the top light feature, possibly from the grounds of Rock Villa school, acquired during the school's demolition in the 1970s2 metres tall (excluding ground posts)
French walnut and parquetry pillar chest, having a grey marble top over seven drawers, raised on short cabriole legs, width 73cm, depth 37cm, height 147cm (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satisfy yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please request one and it will be provided in writing).
A Xhosa Inqawe Pipe, South Africa, of hard wood, the long cylindrical bowl lined with tin, with long tapering stem and swollen mouthpiece; a Turkana Headrest, Kenya, of light hardwood, with dished rectangular top on a waisted angular pillar and swollen base with leather strap; a Papua New Guinea Bowl, of elliptical form with flute carved flange rim and triangular handles, 48cm; an Indonesian Wood Bowl, of circular form with mother of pearl inlaid decoration to the rim, 25cm; a Solomon Islands Ebony Small Paddle Club, with mother of pearl inlay to the borders; a Malaita, Solomon Islands Mother of Pearl Fish Hook, with turtle shell barb and glass bead shackle; also, a carved wood tribal head and a carved soapstone figure of a buffalo (8)
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