A GEORGE III CHINOISERIE DECORATED BLACK JAPANNED TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECEUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1780The unusual four pillar single train weight-driven movement with arched iron plates measuring 10 by 9 inches incorporating brass bushes for the four-wheel train, large 6.25 inch diameter greatwheel, solid wheels for the centre-wheel upwards and counterweight for the hour hand set on an arbor between the plates, the 26 inch circular slightly convex gilt-on-black Roman numeral dial with gilt spade hands, within a stepped ogee moulded surround and secured to the drop-trunk case with pegs, the case with side doors behind the dial over gilt floral trail painted throat flanked by shaped ears, above concave-topped rectangular door decorated in varying shades of gilt with raised oriental figure within a garden trellis landscape framed within double-line border, the surround with block panel and leafy trail banded borders, the base of stepped ogee profile decorated with further conforming foliate decorated panels, (dial panel repainted).140cm (55ins) high, 66cm (26ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. The movement of the present timepiece is particularly unusual in that the plates are made from forded iron. Furthermore, the provision of a large diameter greatwheel, coupled with solid wheel centres for the majority of the train, are features indicative of a highly individual approach by the maker. Condition Report: The movement appears to be in original working condition with no noticeable replacements; although gentle clean/service is advisable. The frontplate has a hole next to the intermediate wheel of the motionwork as well as a small group of small holes (some threaded) spread across the upper half of the frontplate. The purpose of these is not known but we do not consider them indicative of any significant alteration - one theory for their use was perhaps for the fitment of a passing hour strike. The movement rests on an old seatboard but with slim packing pieces; there is also evidence of the blocks being applied to the inside of the sides of the case - the seatboard is now supported by screws tapped from the sides. The dial panel has a filled hole beneath the winding hole. This hole appears too low down for a winding hole of a tavern clock but may suggest that the dial was once fitted to another clock. In addition to this there are some curious curved cut-outs to the stile uprights of the trunk (concealed by the dial when fitted) which may also suggest that a different dial arrangement may have been fitted in the past. The rear of the dial also has a curious curved section scooped-out beneath XI and XII numerals - the purpose of this is unknown but may support the view that the timepiece may have been fitted with a passing strike at some point. The dial has been re-finished; the original surface was cream ground; there is a slight shrinkage crack through the IIII numeral otherwise faults to the dial panel are limited to minor wear, historic edge bumps etc. The hands are old and made from copper finished with gold paint. The hour hand has had the tube soldered to the centre and the minute has a later wedge-shaped counterweight attached. The trunk is in sound original condition retaining original decoration/surface to front and base. The door has a slight warp and minor losses to the raised work, the lock is a replacement but the hinges appear original. The ears are replacements as are the side doors. The sides have been refinished black and the interior of the case has also been given a wash of black shellac. The backboard is in generally sound condition but has the with usual central shrinkage crack top to bottom and has a baton applied to the inside upper edge as bracing and additional hanging support. Faults to the case are otherwise generally limited to age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Timepiece has a pendulum, weight, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN SCOTTISH MAHOGANY BOWFRONTED MERCURY STICK BAROMETERADIE AND SON, EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1835With domed gadroon carved domed caddy surmount over concave cornice and glazed rectangular silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Adie & Son, Edinburgh to upper margin, with straight bowfronted trunk beneath terminating in an conforming inverted reeded caddy cistern cover with stepped ogee top mouldings and leafy bud pendant incorporating a level adjustment disc to underside.107cm (42ins) high, 10cm (4ins) wide. Alexander Adie is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as born 1774 and apprenticed to his uncle, the eminent Scottish instrument maker John Miller, in 1789. In 1804 his uncle took him into partnership under the name of Miller and Adie which continued until after Miller's death in 1815. Adie was particularly interested in meteorological instruments and is perhaps best known as the inventor of the Sympiesometer in 1818. In recognition of his work he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1819. He was appointed optician to William IV and later Queen Victoria and took one of his sons, John, into partnership in 1835. Two of his other sons set up businesses; Robert in Liverpool and Patrick in London. Unfortunately John Adie was prone to 'fits of despondency' which resulted in him shooting himself in 1857, Alexander Adie died the following year - no doubt expediated by the stress of his son's demise. Condition Report: Instrument is generally in very fine condition. The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks however the mercury column will almost reach the top of the tube when the instrument is reclined slightly suggesting the presence of a very small amount of air. The scale is in fine condition with nice slightly mellowed colour to the silvering; the Vernier slide is in working order. The case is in very fine condition with the only notable fault being some edge wear to the small section of cavetto moulding applied to the left-hand upper edge of the cistern assembly. The finial is probably a replacement; faults are otherwise very much limited to very light age related wear and blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A FINE GEORGE III EBONY BANDED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH HYGROMETERCARY, LONDON, CIRCA 1800The case with swan neck pediment over circular silvered hygrometer annotated DAMP/DRY set behind convex glazed brass bezel, over rectangular brass-framed glazed door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Cary, London to upper margin, the ebony-banded caddy moulded trunk applied with arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale mercury thermometer over circular convex cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.108cm (42.5ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. The celebrated Cary family business of scientific instrument and globe makers was established by John Cary at Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, London in 1782 moving to a new address at 'Corner of Arundel Square', Strand the following year. He was primarily an engraver of maps, charts and globes who moved again in 1783 to 188 Strand. By 1791 he had entered into what appeared to be a relatively casual partnership with his brother, William; this partnership lasted until circa 1816 by which time William and John Cary had moved again to 181 Strand before finally settling in 86 St. James in 1820. The following year he was succeeded by his sons, John (II) and George Cary, who continued from the firm's 181 Strand address until 1851/2 when the business was acquired by Henry Gould. Condition Report: Instrument is in good original condition having been cosmetically restored at some time in the fairly recent past. The tube is filled with mercury however the column stops a little short of the top of the tube when the instrument is tilted slightly suggesting the presence of some air. The register plate has good clean even silvering and. the brass door is in sound condition however we do not have a key for the lock. The thermometer is in fine working condition. The case is generally very good. The pediment appears original but with evidence that some of the ebonised mouldings may have come loose and been re-stuck at some point. Both sides of the case at the cistern level have some slight bruising otherwise faults to the case are limited to minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE AND RARE GEORGE III SMALL SATINWOOD BANDED MAHOGANY LONGCASE REGULATOR OF ONE-MONTH DURATIONTHOMAS WRIGHT, LONDON, CIRCA 1785-90The substantial six knopped pillar movement with thick plates incorporating rounded upper angles measuring 7.75 by 5.5 inches, enclosing a five-wheel train with Harrison's maintaining power, five-spoke wheel crossings and terminating with a Graham-type deadbeat escapement, regulated by large lenticular bob seconds pendulum with T-bar suspension, Hindley-type cranked crutch arrangement and Wright's patent stirrup-frame type compensation to the bob, incorporating a pair of horizontal bimetallic bars, calibrated rating nut and a secondary small spherical fine-adjustment bob beneath, the 10 inch heavy-gauge silvered brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds and signature over conforming Roman numeral hour dial to centre, within outer minute ring incorporating Arabic five minute annotations, with blued steel hands beneath a shallow semi-elliptical arch signed WRIGHT, the heavy satinwood crossbanded case constructed in the manner of Gillows with shaped panel upstand to the moulded swan-neck pediment, over break-arch architrave and glazed hinged dial aperture with crossbanded border to the frame and flanked by crisply executed free-standing fluted Roman Doric columns, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and half columns applied adjacent to the rear edge, the trunk with concave throat moulding and plain frieze over ogee-break-arch door fronted with flame-figured veneer within a satinwood border and astragal edge moulding, flanked by tall fluted full Roman Doric columns set on banded plinths, the plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding over conforming shaped crossbanded astragal-bordered panel to fascia and ogee bracket feet. 216cm (85ins) high, 46cm (18ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Literature:Illustrated in Symonds, R.W. A Book of English Clocks page 79 (Plates 68B and 70). The inside of the door applied with a manuscript table (to assist with the regulation the timepiece from astronomical observations) further inscribed in ink;The stars make 36 revolutions from any point in the universe to the same point again in 365 days & one minute and therefore they gain a 365th of a revolution in every 24 hours of mean solar time, near enough for regulating any clock or watch. This acceleration is at the rate of three minute and fifty-five seconds, fifty three thirds, fifty nine fourths, in twenty four hours or in the nearest round number three minutes fifty six seconds, by which quantity of time every star comes round sooner than it did on the day before.With further note beneath:This timepiece was purchased from Miss Wright, daughter of the maker Mr. Wright Watchmaker to the King George the third. G. Hurt bought this clock in September 1795 for twenty guineas. Thomas Wright was born in London in 1736 and gained his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1770. He was a gifted watch and clockmaker who was appointed 'watchmaker to the King'; with a fine Matthew Boulton blue john and ormolu-cased quarter chiming table clock being one of his Royal Commissions - which resides at Buckingham Palace (see Jagger, Cedric ROYAL CLOCKS page 98, Plate 134). In 1781 Thomas Earnshaw sought Wright's opinion with regards to his design of detached watch escapement. Wright subsequently commissioned a watch incorporating the design from Earnshaw, which he then put on test for a year. The results were clearly impressive as Wright then assisted Earnshaw by overseeing the patenting of the design with his payment agreed in the form a royalty of one guinea per watch made with the escapement. The Patent (No. 1354) was granted on 1st February 1783 and interestingly also included the ingenious design of compensated pendulum bob employed in the present timepiece. Thomas Wright died in 1792 it is highly likely that the present regulator was in his possession at that time and was passed down to his daughter. In addition to the quality of the movement, dial and the innovative pendulum, the case is also notable in its quality - particularly in the crispness of the carving to the columns and mouldings. Indeed, the general design would appear to have more in common with the northern school of case makers (certainly with regards to the treatment of the pediment) hence it there is a possibility be that Wright may have ordered it from one of the leading north country case makers. The obvious candidate that springs to mind would be Gillows of Lancaster, and indeed the quality of the cabinet work would certainly add weight to this thought. One interesting feature the case has which further points towards an attribution to Gillows is the planting of half columns towards the rear edges of the hood, as it is known that Gillows preferred to use half columns rather than quarters to dress the rear edge.
A RARE GEORGE III SCOTTISH CHEVRON-EDGED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERJOHN RUSSELL, FALKIRK, CIRCA 1790The chevron banded case with swan neck pediment above arch-glazed door enclosing fine engraved silvered brass scale with arched banner titled BAROMETER over Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and opposing the usual weather observations to the left, the lower margin signed Rufsell, Falkirk, the trunk applied with full-height half column enclosing the tube flanked by forty-five degree angle-grain veneers and chevron angles, over a slightly domed oval cistern cover.98cm (38.5ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Bonhams, London sale of FINE CLOCKS Wednesday 7th July 2016 (lot 2) for £1,690. John Russell is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as settling in Falkirk in 1770 where he set up shop opposite the top of Kirk Wynd. He proved to be a very talented watchmaker who was subsequently appointed maker to the Prince of Wales in 1811. In addition to making watches and barometers he advertised as being able to supply musical clocks, organs, microscopes and thermometers. Of his barometers his best known models are a type similar to the present lot, but also fitted with a hygrometer and thermometer (following the specification of Benjamin Martin's 'weather glasses'), and his landmark 'royal' barometers - which are essentially an early design of wheel barometer with subsidiary dials allowing changes in pressure to be obtained down to increments of 0.001 of an inch. John Russell died in 1817 and was succeeded by William Dobbie who was known to have produced a few barometers to Russell's designs. Condition Report: Instrument is filled with mercury but has a very small amount of air as the column will stop around 5mm short of the top of the tube when the instrument is inclined slightly. The scale is in good condition with fairly bright and relatively even colouring to the silvering. The case presents very well however the pediment has been restored and there is a small veneer patch repair to glazed aperture surround. Visible faults are otherwise visible faults are otherwise limited to a small stain to the lower part of the right hand-side and a few very minor age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III CHINOISERIE DECORATED BLACK JAPANNED TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECESIGNED FOR COWLEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1780The four pillar weight-driven movement with five-wheel train, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and tapered plates, the circular cream painted slightly convex wooden Arabic numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and decorative scroll-pierced brass spade hands, within a black and gilt stepped ogee moulded surround and secured to the drop-trunk case with pegs, the case with side doors behind the dial over gilt signature Cowley, OXFORD STREET flanked by gilt floral trail painted scroll-outline ears, over concave-topped rectangular door decorated in varying shades of gilt with raised oriental figure within a garden trellis landscape framed within double-line border, the surround with chevron and leafy trail banded borders, the sides with oversize floral sprays and the base of stepped ogee profile decorated with further conforming foliate decorated panels, (finish with restoration).139cm (54.75ins) high, 58.5cm (23ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. A clockmaker with the surname Cowley does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources as working in London during the late 18th century.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CONCENTRIC CALENDARUNSIGNED, PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1800The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial with concentric date-of-the-month within the chapter ring and Arabic fifteen minutes beyond the outer minute track, with pierced steel hands and brass calendar pointer, the break-arch case with concave-sided upstand over cavetto moulded cornice and opening front fitted with a cast brass cavetto moulded convex glazed bezel and incorporating recessed panel infill to the arch and lower quadrant areas, flanked by brass stop-fluted canted angles and with circular panels to sides, the trunk with concave throat moulding over break-arch flame figured door edged with complex mouldings and flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns with brass caps and bases, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over shaped raised panel and double skirt incorporating shaped apron flanked by bracket feet.226cm (89ins) high, 54cm (21.25ins) wide, 26cm (10.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although in slightly dirty/neglected condition there is nothing to suggest that the movement would not run once a gentle clean/service has been done. The plates have evidence of previous re-bushing. The dial has been refinished but a while ago; there is some general edge wear and chipping and slight wear but otherwise is generally in good condition. The movement is fitted to an old but probably not original seatboard which rests on the side uprights of the case at the correct level with the cheeks appearing undisturbed - from this we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are most likely original to the case. The case is generally in sound condition but requires mostly cosmetic attention. The concave pyramid upstand has opened at the joints and there is some front-to-back shrinkage to the curved top panel. The right-hand side of the hood is missing the circular panel and moulded surround (leaving a circular aperture); the left-hand side has its panel, the moulding is detached but present with the clock. The hood door has a very slight warp causing the arch section to project forwards slightly (not really noticeable when the door is closed). The finials are not original otherwise hood is in sound original condition. The trunk and base are also generally in sound original unrestored condition. The trunk door has a slight bow apparent at the lower edge, the door lock is a replacement with the tongue extended; we do not have a key to retract the tongue hence cannot currently close the door flush. The base has some shrinkage cracking to the timber, slight wear to front angles and the left-hand skirting is loose and the right-hand side lower section of skirting has been trimmed back by around 15mm to the rear edge; otherwise is in sound condition. The backboard has a vertical crack (from a butt joint between the sections becoming unstuck) applied with tape. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The surface is generally untouched hence uneven but appears free from awkward patch repairs etc.Clock has pendulum, pair of cast iron weights but no case key or winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN IRISH MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCKTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR BINGHAM, DUBLIN, LATE 18th CENTURY AND LATERThe replaced four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, now set behind the 14 inch square brass dial with foliate border engraved ringed winding holes, calendar aperture and rosette decorated subsidiary seconds dial to the concentric leafy bordered matted centre, with applied Roman numeral chapter ring with foliate half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and with engraved text Bingham, Dublin to lower edge, with steel hands and applied twin cherub and crown cast spandrels within multiple herringbone engraved borders to angles, in a case with open triangular pediment incorporating fretwork scroll infill and key-cut mouldings over fluted frieze and hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by slender fluted columns, the trunk with concave throat moulding above shaped-top line inlaid caddy moulded door flanked by quarter columns over a further small conforming rectangular panel, on plinth base with ogee top moulding and line-bordered front flanked by fluted canted angles, on a plain skirt base, (case with loose joints).230cm (90.5ins) high, 54.5cm (21.5ins) wide, 27cm (10.75ins) deep.
Y A REGENCY CHEVRON-BANDED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERP. CAMINADA, TAUNTON, CIRCA 1820The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular glazed mahogany door enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to right-hand side opposing spirit Fahrenheit scale thermometer to the left, beneath signature P. Caminada, FECIT to upper margin, with visible tube to the chevron banded caddy moulded trunk over domed circular cistern cover to the rounded base.96.5cm (38ins) high, 13cm (5.25ins) wide. Peter Caminada is recorded in in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Taunton circa 1820-40. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - 6MNYFDS5Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERTHOMAS HARRIS AND SON, LONDON, CIRCA 1805The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular glazed mahogany door, enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Tho's Harrs & Son, Opticians to his Majesty to the right-hand side, opposing Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the left, with Vernier adjustment square to throat and visible tube to the caddy moulded trunk over hemispherical cistern cover to the rounded base incorporating level adjustment screw to underside.99cm (39ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide. Thomas Harris and Son are recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as a partnership between father and son, both named Thomas, formed in around 1802. Thomas Harris senior is noted as working as an optician, mathematical instrument and globe maker from 1790; and his son from 1802. Both makers are listed as worked from 140 Fleet Street, London in 1804, and then Thomas junior alone at Hyde Street, Bloomsbury in 1808 - having most likely inherited the business from his father who died in 1806. Thomas Harris junior served as a Sargeant in the Bloomsbury Volunteers and died in an unfortunate fire at Covent Garden Theatre in 1808. Condition Report: IVORY LICENCE REF - D2ZGKXV3Instrument is in fine working condition most likely having been cosmetically restored in the recent past. The tube is filled with no apparent air locks and the Vernier slide is operational. The silvering is fairly bright and even in colour. The case is in fine condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other slight surface blemishes evident.Condition Report Disclaimer
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
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
Y A GEORGE III CHEVRON-BANDED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERSNELLING, ALTON, CIRCA 1800The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular chevron-edged glazed mahogany door incorporating concave lower corners, enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right-hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Snelling, ALTON to upper margin, with visible tube to the chevron banded caddy moulded trunk over domed circular cistern cover to the rounded base.96.5cm (38ins) high, 15cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Dickens Fine Art Auctioneers, Middle Claydon, sale of the THE RICHARD COOKSON COLLECTION 20th April 2008 (lot 59) for £1,350 hammer. James Snelling is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a clock and watchmaker and silversmith working from High Street, Alton, Hampshire, 1793-1830. Condition Report: Instrument is in fine working condition with tube filled and no apparent airlocks. The register plate has good fairly bright even silvering. The case has some historic worm train damage to the rear upper section (behind the scales) infestation has long gone. Otherwise case is in very good original condition although has been given a coat of polish resulting in a slightly muddy appearance to the surface.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 small export leather travel trunk, early 20th century, Chinese, brass-bound with studded decoration, 49.5cm wide25cm deep20cm highProvenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportNo key. The leather split to the sides of the lid, the hinges appear to be in good working order however the lining around them is deteriorated. Scratches and scuffs present commensurate with age and use, A stud lacking to the lid, handles attached and sturdy. Ready for use with a pleasantly distressed aesthetic.
After the Antique, a large 19th century reconstituted marble figure of Venus, standing beside a tree trunk, 141cm high Honest but weathered condition with a slightly matted rough finish, a hole has been drilled into the top of her head, minor chipping around the base.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.
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.
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.
THE BEATLES - YESTERDAY AND TODAY 'BUTCHER COVER' (COMPLETE MONO 3RD STATE - T 2553). Fab to see complete original US mono third state copy of the Yesterday And Today featuring the infamous butcher cover. The butcher cover sleeve is in VG condition. A successful peel, the main image of the band is clean with only minor remnants of the trunk cover remaining. With a small paper tear above John's head (similar to a 'punch' hole which extends to the reverse side between tracks B2 and B3). With some, though not heavy discolouration and a little staining. The bottom edge and spine of the sleeve have just started to 'split' though this is not a complete seam split. With '3' next to the original RIAA logo to the reverse bottom right corner. Housed with the original peeled trunk cover in G+ condition - largely intact, with a paper tear coming down from the top edge finishing roughly around Ringo's neck. With photocopied (facsimile) letter. The original record (mono, Capitol Rainbow label T-2553 F1/G6 machine stamped matrix endings) is in glossy VG condition showing some surface marks/scuffs though nothing deeper than this.
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
A Meissen chamberstick mounted with a man picking flowers, 15 cm high (lacks sconce), to/w nine other Meissen and similar groups and figures (10) Mostly restored and with minor lossesChamberstick - significant losses throughout, top of tree trunk broken (but present), several boughs/branches broken and absent. Losses to leaves nad petals. Firing crack to base.Girl in apron - good condition, no losses or restorationMan in blue frock coat - hairline anomaly on left kneeBoy in tricorn hat - chip to hatGirl with shovel - thumb reattached, losses to bouquetBacchanalian figure - minor losses to grape wreathPutti and parrot - losses to garland surrounding parrot, 2 small losses to one putti on blue drapeLady with hen - small loss to ribbon on hat, loss to decoration on front of base,Musician - significant firing anomaly or restoration to neckline area, pegboard of instrument reattached, loss to end of sash and tricorn hat, tip of coat hem brokenCourting couple - loss to floral sprig in man's hand (stem and petals)See images
Two vintage 20th century eboniesed metal black tin travel trunk cases. Rectangular form with metal clasp fixings and carry handles. Hinged lid with spacious interior and text reading Captain DD Bagnell and plaque reading warranted best steel Japanned travelling trunks. Measures approx: 26x112x36cm
A 19TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN POLYCHROME PAINTED RECTANGULAR LIFT TOP TRUNKOn sleigh feet, 125cm wide; 51cm deep; 60cm highold marks and scratches present, top suffers with a split running across with much of decoration being worn and faded, left side has decoration present right side very faded, some small chips along the bottom edges with very minor old worm present, hinges are present and are in working order, see additional images.
OF WORLD WAR ONE INTEREST: CONTENTS OF A TRUNK CONTAINING ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY OFFICER’S MESS KIT, NO. 1 KIT AND CEREMONIAL UNIFORM AND OTHER ITMESThe mess kit including waistcoat and trousers, the others with trousers; together with a Royal Marine Artillery Officer’s peaked cap, five green wool shirts, a great coat, together with busby cap, a cummerbund, a stockings; Together with a commissioning certificate to the Royal Marine Artillery, two memorial plaques and two certificates, enclosed and stored in a metal trunk, 93cm wide; 50cm deep; 48.5cm highAnd a copy of ‘The Roll of Honour: A Biographical Record of All Members of His Majesty’s Naval and Miltary Forces Who Have Fallen in the War’, by the Marquis De Ruvigny, Vol.1 Provenance: The contents of this trunk were predominately once owned and used by two brothers George and Noel Hathorn, who were both killed in active service in World War I. Lieutenant George Hugh Vans Hathorn (1888-1915) of the Royal Marine Light Infantry died on 1st January 1915 when his Ship, HMS Formidable was torpedoed twice whilst on exercises off the Devon coast. The ship took less than two hours to sink. George was one of five hundred and fifty-one men who died. His Commonwealth War Grave Commission certificate states “Had he survived the Admiralty would have expressed their appreciation of the good service rendered by him on the occasion of the sinking of the vessel.” He is remembered with honour on the Chatham Naval Memorial, commemorated on Folkestone War Memorial and Dover College (Dover) War Memorial. Noel McDouall Hathorn was gazetted a 2nd Lieutenant in the Indian Reserve of Officers attached to the 76th Punjabs. He served in the Suez and Mesopotamia, where he was shot and died on 14 July 1915, whilst leading a company across a waterway near Nassau-i-jeh. He was buried at Basra War Cemetery and commemorated on Dover College War Memorial.
A GROUP OF EIGHT TRAVEL TRUNKS AND DOCUMENT BOXES (8)Comprising: a wood clad and linen covered trunk, initialled ECB, cotton fabric lined stencilled BENSON, 109cm x 56 x 49cm; a leather trunk with tricolour stripes, marked ‘V R V Elburg Holland’, 110 x 57 x 34cm; a metal mounted ribbed canvas trunk, initialled ‘VRV’, 100 x 57 x 36cm; leather trunk, initialled ‘V R V. Elburg, Holland’, interior with maker’s label ‘Lansdowne, 23 Piccadilly Arcade, Jerym St.’, 96 x 57 x 33cm; small white suitcase, two metal boxes and another smaller case
A George III dome-topped trunk With brass studded decoration to the leather covering, pierced lock plate and mounts to the front edges, bearing the date 1761 and initials F over IS, and with a makers name within for 'John Clements, Trunk-Maker, at the old original shop, the corner of St Paul's next to Cheapside, London'.115cm wide x 60cm deep x 57cm highQty: 1In good condition overall considering age and use. Later carrying handles to the side. Some old repairs and deterioration to the leather particularly to the back left edge of the top. Some oxidisation to some of the studs, particularly down the front left side. The label within in good condition. The paper lining possibly contemporary.
A George III 30-hour longcase clock by James Whitchurst The oak case with decorative inlay including a star ornament to the trunk door, the 30-hour movement with single hour hand and date indicator within the silvered Roman chapter ring, signed by the maker, the movement striking the hours on a bell.56.5cm wide x 29cm deep x 202.5cm highQty: 1The clock complete with pendulum and weight. The movement and case associated. The movement seemingly clean and complete but possibly in need of some further restoration and not guaranteed working. Restoration to the case including replacement of the backboard. Minor marks overall to the case due to age and use.
A George II longcase clock by Thomas Dicker of Silchester The hood with pilaster columns, the case with plain trunk door, the dial with silvered chapter ring, and birdcage 30-hour movement striking the hours on a bell48cm wide x 26cm deep x 203cm highQty: 1The case in reasonable condition overall considering age and use, with minor marks, dents and scratches. Some losses to the gilt decoration to the pilaster columns. The clock hand lacking. The movement seemingly complete but possibly in need of a clean and not guaranteed working.
An early to mid 18th century 30-hour longcase clock by John Hampson The oak case with quartered columns to the trunk, the hood with blind fretwork decoration and outset columns, the Roman dial with a silvered chapter ring, date indicator, and pierced spandrels, the movement striking the hours on a bell.51cm wide x 31cm deep x 202cm highQty: 1Minor marks, dents and scratches overall to the case. Some signs of old woodwork. The movement seemingly complete but not guaranteed working. With pendulum and weight. The movement possibly original to the case.
A George II and later oak longcase clock The eight-day movement striking the hours on a bell fronted by an engraved dial with pierced spandrels and a silvered Roman chapter ring signed 'Jonathan Lees, Bury', and with a date aperture. The oak case with a coffered hood, blind fretwork ornament, outset columns, pilaster columns to the trunk, on a panelled base standing on ogee bracket feet.55cm wide x 27.5cm deep x approximately 224cm highQty: 1The movement associated with the case. The movement in need of cleaning and restoration. the case with minor marks, dents, and scratches overall due to age and use. Some slight losses to the moulding. Old splits etc. Complete with pendulum and two lead weights. The dial is 28cm in diameter.
TWO DISCWORLD 'GREAT A'TUIN' SCULPTURES comprising a Clarecraft sculpture, model DW15, approximate height 13cm x diameter 13cm, with original tent card (one elephant trunk appears slightly shorter though same colour as the paint), and a smaller 'Discworld Emporium' sculpture of the same subject (2) (Condition Report: appear in good condition)
A STONEWARE ELEPHANT FIGURE AND TURNER & LISNEY VINTAGE CATALOGUE, the elephant with raised trunk impressed 'Turner & Lisney, London & Overseal', height 29cm (very heavy), together with a catalogue for John H. Turner & Lisney's sanitaryware, pipes, bricks, etc (2) (Condition Report: elephant has a crack around one leg, trunk has been repaired/has damage in several places, some grey paint in areas, catalogue is af with sd and wear)
A mahogany longcase clock the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the twelve-inch break-arch painted dial indistinctly signed and having a gold painted chapter ring with black Roman numerals, the centre with a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the four corners painted with shells on a blue ground and a biblical scene to the arch depicting Moses with the Ten Commandments, with decorative blued-steel hands, the mahogany case with canted corners to the trunk, fluted columns to the hood, boxwood stringing to the case and surmounted by a swan-neck pediment, height 202cm.
Two pieces of 19th century slipware pottery. Comprising a lidded pot with pronounced rim marked 'J. H. Inman, 1891', H16.5cm, and a lidded pot modelled as a tree trunk, having twin handles and marked 'Alfred Leers, Bolton 1896', H17cm Condition Report: Inman pot has a big chip to the rim of the hat and loss to the decoration on the cover. The other has loss the the cover handle and to a part of the applied body decoration with some loss to the yellow glaze. Please see photos for more details
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