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A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT
BOLVILLER, PARIS, CIRCA 1845
The eight-day bell striking movement with engine-turned gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance set beneath conforming shaped bridge, the backplate stamped with oval BOLLVILLER, A PARIS trademark and numbered W, 616 to centre, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with small curved inscription signed GONTARD ET BOLLVILLER A PARIS bordering the lower edge of minute ring and with blued steel Breguet style moon hands, the bevel glazed cast gilt brass case with hinged scroll cast geometric carrying handle centred with a mask at the apex, above large top glass incorporating sprung repeat button within relief scroll cast surround and conforming frieze flanked by lions mask projecting angles, the angles cast with further foliate scrolls and the gilt rear door decorated with symmetrical strapwork, on stepped skirt base mirroring the frieze.
14.5cm (5.75ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8cm (3,25ins) deep.
Bolviller is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development (page 432) as working from several addresses in Paris from 1830 until after 1870. Bollviller are known for being relatively early and inventive makers of fine French carriage clocks. Bolviller appears to have entered into partnership with C.P. Gontard in the 1840's as a Brevet was granted to both makers for a lever chronometer escapement in 1848. Gontard went on to show carriage clocks in London 1851 and patent two further related escapements and produce carriage clocks under his name alone. A related escapement to that of the current clock (fitted to a carriage clock by Jules) is illustrated by Allix and Bonnert on page 75 (Figure II/51).
Condition Report:
Movement is complete, appears all-original and is in relatively clean condition. The going train will wind and run; the mainspring for the strike train is broken hence will not wind, the strike train however otherwise appears free from noticeable damage. The dial has hairline cracks, the case is in good condition with no chips or cracks visible with the naked eye; the gilt finish has overall wear and patchy oxidation.
Clock does not have a winding key.
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A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARM AND ONE-PIECE CASE
RAINGO FRERES, PARIS, CIRCA 1850
The two train eight-day bell striking movement with gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance and alarm mechanism positioned at one o'clock sounding on the hour bell via a second hammer, the lower edge of the backplate signed RAINGO FRERES, A PARIS , the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands over signature RAINGO F'RES A PARIS and Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to lower margin, the satin-gilt 'Garnier second series' type one-piece bevel glazed caddy moulded case with hinged baluster turned carrying handle over large top, the rear with hinged glazed door and on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating inset rounded angles.
12cm (4.75ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.675ins) deep.
The firm of Raingo Freres was founded in 1813 by the Belgian Zacharie Joseph Raingo. He was born in 1775, lived in Tournai and worked in Ghent before moving to Paris in 1813. By 1834 the company was being run by his four sons who received an honourable mention in an exhibition in Paris that year. While the Raingo brothers were first recognized as clockmakers, in 1841 they added bronzes and furnishings to their products. Known for the quality of their ormolu (gold plating), by 1860, Raingo Freres had supplied clocks, bronzes to Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenia, examples of which are now in the collection of The Louvre. In 1862 the company exhibited at the International Exhibition in London followed by the world exhibitions of 1867, 1878 and 1889 where several medals were awarded including a gold medal in 1898.
Condition Report:
Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The vendor reports that the clock is not currently keeping time and the regulation lever appears too tight to move hence will most likely require the attention/adjustment of/by a clockmaker before good timekeeping is likely to be achieved. The escapement however appears to be free from any visible defects. The strike and alarm trains are in working condition. The dial has some rubbing to the signature otherwise appears free of visible faults. The cased is generally in very good original condition but with overall moderate wear/discolouration to the gilding. The glasses appear free from visible chips or cracks although the front glass has a small blemish to the centre of the glass (behind the centre of the hands).
Clock is complete with a winding key.
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A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT AND ONE-PIECE CASE
ATTRIBUTED TO HENRI JACOT FOR DENT, PARIS, CIRCA 1855
The two train eight-day bell striking movement with gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the inside lower edges of both the front and backplates stamped 231 and the lower edge of the rear engraved Dent , the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel trefoil hands and incorporating signature DENT. PARIS within the minute ring at six o'clock, the satin-gilt 'Garnier second series' type one-piece bevel glazed caddy moulded case with hinged baluster turned carrying handle over large top glass and repeat plunger to front rail, the rear with hinged glazed door and on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating inset rounded angles.
12.5cm (5ins) high with handle down, 8cm (3.125ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.675ins) deep.
Provenance:
The property of a deceased gentleman.
The current lot can be directly compared to another example signed by Dent (numbered 297 ) offered by Leigh Extence Fine Antique Clocks (Exeter). In his listing Extence notes that 'the movement (of number 297) is identical to others seen as signed for Henri Jacot and his working partner Louis Baveux, and includes the double-finned dial pillars, the unique layout of the under-dial work, and the style of engraving to the lettering of the signature amongst other features'. He then notes direct comparisons with Jacot number 489.
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.
Henri Jacot is recorded by in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920.
Condition Report:
Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Although it is working a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. Dial is free from outwardly visible faults although a very slight chip can be seen at the bottom left corner on very close examination viewing from an oblique angle. Case is in very good condition with no visible chips to the glasses and faults limited to some very slight bumps to the frame as well as some light oxidation/discolouration to the gilding.
Clock is complete with a winding key.
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A FRENCH GILT BRASS GRANDE-SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK
LEFRAND, PARIS, LATE 19 th CENTURY
The eight-day two train movement ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of gongs and sounding the hour every quarter hour on the larger of the two, with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the inside of the frontplate stamp LEFRAND, A PARIS over 17, V and backplate stamped with shield L.F., PARIS trademark and serial number 3717 to lower left corner, with rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial and blued steel moon hands, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass and push-repeat button to front edge, cavetto cornice and caddy moulded uprights to angles, the rear with pin-hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles and G'de Sonnerie/Silence/Quart's strike selection lever to underside.
15cm (6ins) high, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.25ins) deep.
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A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK
UNSIGNED, LATE 19 th CENTURY
The eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the frontplate stamped 77 P to lower margin, the dial with circular white enamel Roman numeral chapter disc and blued steel moon hands set within a rectangular engine-turned gilt brass bezel, the bevel-glazed corniche case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass, cavetto cornice and caddy moulded uprights to angles, the rear with pin-hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles.
13cm (5ins) high with handle down, 8.5cm (3.25ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep.
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A FRENCH GILT BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT
RICHARD ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1900
The eight-day two train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the frontplate stamped 175, V to lower margin, and the backplate stamped with oval BREVETEE, S.G.D.G. to centre over R.C. caduceus trademark and serial number 175 to the lower left corner, with rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial and blued steel spade hands, the frosted gilt case with hinged reeded carrying handle over rectangular top glass, push repeat button to front edge, double cavetto top mouldings incorporating canted angles, and conforming channelled uprights to angles, the rear with pin-hinged door, on cavetto moulded skirt base with canted angles.
14cm (5.5ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 7.5cm (3.25ins) deep.
Richard and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as founded in Paris in 1848 and setting-up a London retail outlet in 1857. By 1867 the branch was located at 24 Cannon Street and signed clocks in English. Richard et Cie were prolific makers of better quality carriage clocks as well as other types of decorative mantel clock who received an Honourable Mention in the 1889 Paris Exposition.
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A MINIATURE BRASS CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
H. ACIER, PARIS, CIRCA 1900
The rectangular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the backplate with stamped serial number 82555 to lower left-hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with pierced blued steel hands, the bevel-glazed corniche case of Mignonette No. 1 size with hinged carrying handle over rectangular top glass and caddy moulded angles, with pin-hinged door to rear and on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles, the underside stamped H.A. BREVETTE S.G.D.G .; now with a maroon Morocco covered protective outer travelling case.
The timepiece 8cm (3.125ins) high excluding handle, 5cm (2ins) wide, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep.
The stamp to the base of the case conforms to the trademark of H. Acier described in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development on page 431.
Miniature carriage clocks are called Mignonettes or 'little darlings' and come in three graded sizes with No. 1 being the smallest .
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A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE EBONISED CARRIAGE CLOCK
HENRY MARC, PARIS, CIRCA 1840
The rectangular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement incorporating fine foliate scroll pierced cocks and regulated by helical sprung split bimetallic balance with opposing timing screws, the backplate stamped with H'Y MARC, PARIS oval trademark to centre over serial number 18159 and with further number 11 stamped to the right hand margin, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands, inscribed H'Y MARC, A PARIS to lower margin and set within geometric engraved gilt brass canted surround, the bevel glazed ebonised wood case with hinged brass baton carrying handle over rectangular top glass and simple cornice moulding, the front and sides with conforming glazed apertures and the rear with hinged door set within the frame of the case, on two-tier caddy over ogee moulded skirt base.
21cm (8.25ins) high with handle down, 16cm (6.5ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep.
Henry Marc is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as probably a retailer of various mantel and other small clocks and refers to a relatively early carriage clock (number 26886) supplied to Marc by Japy Freres. However the movement of the present clock can be compared (except for the escapement) to that of a clock by Jules illustrated by Allix and Bonnert on page 73 (Plates 11/47-48), this would suggest that the mechanism for the current clock was most probably supplied by Jules.
Condition Report:
Movement is a little dirty/discoloured but will run and strike - a clean/service is required. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has some light hairline cracking to the lower left-hand corner otherwise appears free form visible defects. The case veneer overlap bordering the front glass has wear/losses to the right hand and lower edges hence the glass is somewhat loose within the frame. There is also similar wear to the leading edge overlap of the top glass and some slight cracking to the left hand veneer near the aperture. The rear door upper hinge is broken and the lower hinge unscrewed (with wear to screw holes and no screws) hence the rear door is presently detached form the case; there is also wear to the case adjacent to and from the tongue of the clasp. Otherwise case is in sound original condition with faults limited to a few age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear; the glasses appear free form visible damage.
There is no winding key present with this clock.
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Y A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE ROSEWOOD CASED CARRIAGE CLOCK
HENRY MARC, PARIS, CIRCA 1845
The rectangular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with gilt Jules type two-tier platform lever escapement regulated by helical sprung split bimetallic balance with wedge-shaped timing weights, the backplate stamped with H'Y MARC, PARIS oval trademark to centre over serial number 18752 , the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands, inscribed H'Y MARC, A PARIS to lower margin and set within geometric engraved gilt brass canted surround, the bevel glazed rosewood case with hinged brass baton carrying handle over rectangular top glass and ripple moulded cornice incorporating rounded angles, the front and sides with conforming glazed apertures and the rear with hinged door set within the frame of the case, on elaborate two-tier ripple moulded skirt base with shallow pad feet.
21cm (8.25ins) high with handle down, 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep.
Henry Marc is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as probably a retailer of various mantel and other small clocks and refers to a relatively early carriage clock (number 26886) supplied to Marc by Japy Freres. However the movement of the present clock can be closely compared to that of a clock by Jules illustrated by Allix and Bonnert on page 73 (Plates 11/47-48), this would strongly suggest that the mechanism for the current clock was most probably supplied by Jules.
Condition Report:
Movement is somewhat dirty/discoloured but will run and strike albeit lazily hence a clean/service is required. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a filled chip to the upper left-hand corner otherwise appears free form visible defects. The case is in sound condition but shows evidence of having 'come apart' at the junction between the glazed sections and the base. Hence the case has been re-glued and pinned at this point hence some cracks to the veneers and slight surplus glue are visible. The right-hand side glass has a very small chip to the front lower corner (only visible on very close examination) otherwise glasses appear free from visible damage. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use.
Clock is complete with a winding key.
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Y AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY FIVE GLASS MANTEL TIMEPIECE
W.F. STEELE, LONDON, CIRCA 1850
The four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a lenticular bob pendulum, the 4.25 inch square silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed W.F. Steele, Rochester Row, Westminster to centre, with steel spade hands and delicate rococo scroll engraved decoration to spandrel areas, the case with bevelled rectangular top glass to the tablet upstand, above slender cavetto moulded cornice and fluted frieze, the hinged front with square glazed dial aperture incorporating canted silvered insert to interior, the sides with conforming rectangular bevelled glass panels and the rear flush with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, the base with ogee outline apron over ogee moulded skirt.
24cm (9.5ins) high, 19cm (7.5ns) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep.
A William Francis Steel (without the 'e') is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London in 1839. William Francis Steele is subsequently recorded as working in London 1851-63.
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Y A REGENCY SMALL BRASS INLAID ROSEWOOD MANTEL/BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEAT
DWERRIHOUSE AND CARTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
The five tapered pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the backplate with pendulum holdfast over engraved signature Dwerrihouse & Carter, LONDON to lower margin, the 3 inch arched silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed DWERRIHOUSE & CARTER, London to centre and with lozenge aperture blued steel moon hands beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT dial to arch, the case with shallow hipped stepped 'chamfer' superstructure over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze incorporating a brass band to lower edge, the hinged front with canted silvered brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture flanked by brass canted angles, the sides with brass fillet edged arched windows and the rear with conforming arch glazed rectangular glazed door with brass canted angles, on moulded skirt base with adjustable brass compressed bun feet; with a later purpose made wall bracket incorporating a caddy-moulded detail to the lower edge of the table over a single downcurved tapered support.
The clock 21cm (8.25ins) high, 13cm (5ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 35.5cm (14ins) high overall.
John Dwerrihouse was a noted maker who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as gaining his Freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1781 and working from Charles Street, London until 1805. The business was continued by his successors forming the partnerships 'Dwerrihouse and Carter' (1802-23); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Son' (1805-15); 'Dwerrihouse, Carter and Company' (1825); 'Dwerrihouse and Ogston' (1836) and 'Dwerrihouse Ogston and Bell' (circa 1840).
Condition Report:
Movement is in reasonably clean working order, and appears complete and original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. A precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has some very light scratching around the winding holes and a couple of light spots to the silvering otherwise is in fine condition. Case is generally in very good condition with the only real notable faults being a chip/loss near the left corner of the cornice at the rear. The front and rear doors have slight veneer shrinkcage cracking and wear to the key escutcheon aperture for the front door (to the left and side) has been repaired by letting-in a small patch cut with a keyhole. Faults to the case are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, scratches, minimal shrinkage and other age-related blemishes. The bracket is in good condition commensurate to the case.
Clock is complete with a case key and winder.
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A RARE REGENCY ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL TIMEPIECE
F. BAETENS, LONDON, CIRCA 1825
The 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.
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AN ORMOLU AND BLACK MARBLE SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE IN THE MANNER OF BAETENS
UNSIGNED, LONDON AND PARIS, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19 th CENTURY
The French-made circular eight-day single train movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 3.25 inch circular engine-turned gilt brass dial with Roman numeral chapter ring and steel moon hands within a repeating lappet leaf decorated surround, the case with drum housing the movement cradled on honeysuckle decorated scroll supports, on black marble plinth base applied to a relief floral garland to front over cavetto moulded skirt and gilt engine-turned bell-shaped feet.
19.5cm (7.625ins) high, 13cm (5.125ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep.
Several models of this timepiece sharing the same castings, form and specification are known signed either by Joseph van Baetens, F. Baetens or just Beatens who were a family firm of bronziers who also produced timepieces. Working in a similar vain to the Vulliamy family they were based at 23 Gerard Street, Soho, and according to Baillie, G.H. (in Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World ) were active around 1832.
Condition Report:
Movement appears complete and all original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement is dull/dirty but is essentially in working order hence a clean service is advised before putting to use. There is no evidence to suggest that a different movement was ever fitted to the dial hence we believe the movement to be original although it appears to be of French manufacture. The dial is in good original condition but with some slight oxidation most noticeably adjacent to the XII numeral. The case is in good original condition with fine strong gilding to and only a few minor edge/corner chips to the marble.
Timepiece has a later pendulum but no winding key.
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Y A WILLIAM IV BOULLE MANTEL TIMEPIECE IN THE LOUIS XV TASTE
PAYNE, LONDON, CIRCA 1830
The circular four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the twenty-five piece white enamel cartouche dial with convex centre inscribed Payne, 163 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON within chapter ring with enamel Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and conforming Arabic five minutes to the repeating rosette decorated outer track, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the engraved foliate scroll cut glass and red stained shell veneered case with generous acanthus scroll surmount to the ogee-shaped upstand applied with conforming scroll mounts to angles, over generous shaped crest and panel decorated with delicate symmetrical scrollwork beneath the dial flanked by leafy shouldered mounts to front angles, the scroll-outline sides further inlaid with scrolling foliage and the rear veneered in kingwood incorporating a shaped door, on generous rococo scroll cast feet with leafy apron to front between.
47.5cm (18.75ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep.
William Payne first worked from 62 South Moulton Street, London from 1816. By 1825 he had moved to 163 New Bond Street with the firm becoming William Payne & Company at that address in 1852.
Condition Report:
Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised. The mechanism appears free form visible alteration or noticeable replacements between the plates. The pendulum is not original and the evidence in the backplate (spare threaded hole to eh lower margin) suggests that a holdfast clamp was fitted at some point. The movement securing brackets are each lacking one (out of two) screws, and the fusee pivot has noticeable bush inserted within the backplate. The dial centre has some slight chipping around the winding hole as well as some slight scratching to the central ena,el roundel. The 'X' hour cartouche has an enamel chip to lower right hand margin and the '60' minute panel has a very small chip to the left hand edge otherwise enamel appears free form visible damage. The bezel glass is presently loose hence requires fitting (snapping into place?), the bezel itself is rubbed and generally discoloured/tarnished in appearance compared to the case mounts. The case is generally in fine condition with no noticeable losses to the brass marquetry and only slight localised fill repairs to the shell veneers to the right- hand side otherwise faults to the veneers are very much limited to minor movement and age-related blemishes. The mounts are nicely finished and retain their gilding with only very light wear/discolouration. The rear is in good condition with only a very small bruise to the edge of the door evident.
Timepiece has a pendulum but no winding key.
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Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRASS MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK
THE MOVEMENT BY VINCENTI ET CIE, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURY
The rectangular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by sunburst mask bob cast pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 beneath numbers 1426 and 6 4 , the 7 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with rosette cast centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes within the outer track, with blued steel hands, the cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with surmount cast as Mercury standing on a lattice-cast caddy to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles, over generous leaf cast arched cornice centred with a palmette, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on leafy scroll cast feet with foliate apron between.
62cm (24.5ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep.
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Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV GILT BRASS MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET TIMEPIECE
MOREAU LAINE, PARIS, MID 18th CENTURY
The eight-day movement with tapered plates incorporating recessed canted lower angles united by four baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Moreau Laine AParis to lower margin and now with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 6.75 inch circular thirteen-piece cartouche numeral dial with convex white enamel centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with steel hands over pendant apron centred with an enamel plaque inscribed Moreau Laisne, AParis, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with seated putto surmount to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles over generous leaf cast arched cornice, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring an eagle grappling a serpent to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on leafy scroll cast feet with foliate apron between, (movement formerly with pull-quarter repeat, losses to marquetry).
57cm (22.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide, 13cm (5ins) deep.
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Y A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU MOUNTED BOULLE BRACKET CLOCK WITH WALL BRACKET EN SUITE
BACQUET, PARIS, CIRC 1750
The twin going barrel outside countwheel bell striking movement with five tapered baluster pillars pinned through the backplate signed Bacquet AParis to lower margin, with later anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 10 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with concentric trellis bordered rococo cartouche cast centre within chapter ring with blue-on-white Roman hour numerals within rococo borders and every minute numbered to the outer track, with blued steel hand over small enamel pendant panel inscribed BACQUET , the cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with surmount cast as a robed putto releasing a bird seated over a gadroon panel-cast caddy to the concave-sided superstructure veneered with leafy scroll decoration and applied with foliate mounts to angles, over rococo scroll decorated leaf cast arched cornice centred with a palmette, the front with brass-framed arched glazed door enclosing marquetry decorated floor and back panel to interior and incorporating cast panel featuring a Classical muse with attendants to apron, the surround decorated with leafy scrolls within line border, the sides with recessed arched windows within leaf cast surrounds over hipped swollen base sections, on leafy scroll cast feet with foliate apron between; set on original ogee-shaped wall bracket with concave upstand set back on the table over repeating arch motif and floral trail decorated marquetry to fascia flanked by female masks to angles, terminating with a rococo scroll cast pendant mount to base.
The clock 84cm (33ins) high; the clock on wall bracket 114cm (44.5ins) high, 43cm (17ins) wide, 21.5cm (8.5ins) deep.
Provenance:
The Estate of a deceased Gentleman; purchased from Pelham Galleries, London, July 1966.
Although he doesn't appear to be recorded in the usual sources, from extant examples, a clockmaker with the name Jean Bacquet is known to have been working in Paris during the middle years of the 18 th century.
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A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU SMALL CARTEL TIMEPIECE WITH PULL-QUARTER REPEAT
LE LIEVRE, PARIS, MID 18 th CENTURY
The circular four pillar eight-day single going barrel movement now with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, and pull quarter repeat operating two hammers for the hours and quarters, the backplate with visible repeat work and signed Le Lievre AParis to right hand margin, the 4,75 inch circular convex blue-on-white enamel Roman numeral dial signed LELIEVRE, A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex glazed cavetto moulded cast gilt bezel, the case cast and chased with a generous asymmetric openwork rococo scroll crest issuing a pendant foliate floral trial to the right-hand side continuing down over the rocaille bordered dial aperture, the left-hand side with leafy foliage issuing from an asymmetric arrangement of layered generous foliate scrolls set beneath the dial incorporating a fish scale fretwork panel to front and terminated with floral blooms, the rear with brass plate incorporating a shaped hinged door.
44.5cm (17.5ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep.
The layout of the repeat work used in the present timepiece is derived from one of the earliest forms first utilised by English makers for 'silent pull-repeating' table clocks from the mid 1670's onwards, but with further refinements to negate the need for a pumping arbor for the quarters (see Dzik, Sunny BENEATH THE DIAL, English Clock Pull Repeat Striking 1675-1725 page 125).
Condition Report:
Movement is in dusty neglected condition however the going train will run and the pull-repeat work is operational. As catalogued the platform lever escapement is a later modification replacing the earlier pendulum escapement however all wheels from the third wheel inclusive below appear original. We do not have a winding key of the correct size so are unable to test the mainspring wind fully; the size of the barrel suggests that the duration may be longer than eight-days. The repeat work is operational but currently out of sync with the hands hence requires adjustment; the mechanism is now only fitted with one later bell hence for the repeat work to sound correctly at least one bell and its mount will be required. The movement will need a clean/service before putting to use. The dial has some enamel chipping around the winding hole otherwise appears free from noticeable damage; the minute hand has been repaired. The case is generally in very good original condition with old gilding showing relatively minor edge wear. Two of the four movement securing screws are replacements and the fish scale fret is also probably a replacement. There is a small hole beneath the fretwork panel probably to allow insertion of a pin to start the pendulum (when one was fitted). The rear has some distortion to the brass panel otherwise is in good condition.
Timepiece does not have a winding key.
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A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE TURQUOISE GLAZED PORCELAIN MOUNTED ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
UNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19 th CENTURY
The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped R over serial number 4580 , the 3.5 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals and scroll-pierced gilt brass hands set behind a hinged bevel-glazed leaf-cast gilt brass bezel, the case with porcelain flowerhead decorated foliate surmount applied to the cushion-shaped turquoise glazed drum housing the movement, raised on a gilt rococo scroll upright issuing further gilt floral trails applied with porcelain blooms, flanked by a pair of opposing porcelain figures of Dogs of Fo set on a gilt rocaille scroll cast and chased base.
33cm (13ins) high, 19cm (11.5ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep.
Provenance:
The Estate of a deceased Gentleman.
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A FRENCH NAPOLEON III LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
THE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR LEPAUTE, PARIS, CIRCA 1865
The circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the 3.5 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Lepaute, H'GER DU ROI to centre and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex glazed bezel engine-milled cast bezel, the richly gilded plinth-form case with twin handled urn surmount adorned with husk swags set on a tablet, over ogee panel moulded front applied with acanthus leaves to upper quadrants and generous ribbon-tied laurel spray to lower margin continuing up to envelope to dial, the sides also panelled and applied with acanthus scrolls to lower margin and the rear with conforming quadrant mounts over domed fretwork scroll pierced hinged cover for the movement, the skirt base with projecting laurel wreath upper mouldings and bell flower decorated scroll panel infill, on leaf cast bun feet.
33cm (13ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep.
Provenance:
Wildenstein & Co Ltd, purchased 2nd April 1962.
Condition Report:
Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The going train will beat for a few seconds before stopping, the strike train is working; the movement is fairly dirty/discoloured a clean/service is required. The right-hand winding hole has some uneven wear around the aperture otherwise appears free from visible defects. The case is in very good original condition with strong gilding with light overall mellowing and spotting. The urn surmount has a slight lean backwards and the bezel glass has been re-set with some glue residue visible.
Clock has pendulum and a winding key.
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A FRENCH LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK
UNSIGNED, PROBABLY PARIS, LATE 18 th CENTURY
The circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension regulation, the 4.75 inch circular slightly convex white enamel dial with concentric date-of-the-month within vertically aligned Arabic hour numeral chapter ring, with pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind convex bevel glazed hinged engine-milled brass bezel, the case with central brass drum housing the movement fitted with hinged glazed rear cover and surmounted by an obelisk applied with mounts cast as ribbon-tied trophies, supported via cast looped brackets between a pair of reeded baton columns, each decorated with crossed reeded gilt brass straps and surmounted by a stooping eagle issuing chains from its beak, set on gilt flaming trophy decorated architectural plinth uprights over inverted breakfront base incorporating bowfronted stepped central section flanked by rectangular panels inset with symmetrical leaf cast mounts to front and engine-milled infill to sides, on six brass toupe feet.
47cm (18.5ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 13cm (5ins) deep.
Condition Report:
Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The calendar hand however does not seem to advance when the hands are moved by hand past midnight and the mechanism would probably benefit from a gentle clean/service. The dial has filled chips near two o'clock as well as numerous hairlines, chipping to the left hand winding holes and the edge in at least three places; the minute hand has also been repaired at the centre. The case is generally in very good original condition with faults essentially limited to minor edge wear/some chipping to the marble, some overall discolouration, age-related wear and oxidation to the mounts.
Clock has a pendulum and a winding key.
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A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE PERIOD ORMOLU AND ROSSO FRANCIA MARBLE LYRE-SHAPED SKELETON TIMEPIECE
UNSIGNED, PROBABLY PARIS, CIRCA 1795
The circular eight-day single train movement with anchor escapement regulated by gilt female mask bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the dial with open centre within narrow enamel chapter ring with vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals and red Arabic five minutes to outer track, with fine scroll pierced gilt brass hands, the case formed as a pear-shaped lyre with ribbon cast bow crest and bead moulded edge to the frame, on integral arched support terminating with transverse stretcher plates applied with engine-milled waisted finials, set on a marble plinth with gilt bead moulded edge and brass bun feet; under a later gilt metal framed five glass cover with canted side panels and ogee moulded platform base.
The clock 39.5cm (15.5ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the case 43cm (17ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep overall.
Literature:
Illustrated in the May 1965 issue of The Connoisseur , page 7.
Condition Report:
Movement is generally in sound original condition however the escapement pallets arbor front pivot is missing its bush in the frontplate hence is presently loose. The train however will wind and 'run-through' and appears all-original. The enamel chapter ring has hairline cracks. The case is in sound condition although the marble base has been ground/rounded-off to the rear left-hand corner (to remove a chip/loss) and the gilt bead moulding is loose. The cover and base are most likely later with the sides of the cover being in plexiglass with some discolouration to the panel.
Timepiece has a pendulum but no winding key.
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A FRENCH EMPIRE ORMOLU FIGURAL LIBRARY MANTEL CLOCK
UNSIGNED, PARIS, EARLY 19 th CENTURY
The circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the circular gilt engine-turned dial with rosette over vacant oval cartouche to the concentric ring turned centre within narrow Roman numeral chapter ring, with steel moon hands within fine laurel milled bezel, the case modelled as a plinth form bookcase surmounted by a pair of floral wreaths over a cavetto cornice, rosettes applied to the upper quadrants and with shelved book bindings beneath the dial, standing behind a pair of seated children in Grecian inspired dress each perched cross-legged on a stool and reading a book, set on a generous oval plinth base with cavetto upper moulding above floral cast gilt swags applied onto a patinated bronze ground, over gilt skirt decorated with canted zig-zag moulding to upper edge over engine-milled bun feet.
44cm (17.25ins) high, 29.5cm (11.75ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep.
Condition Report:
Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements, a precautionary gentle c;ean/service probably advisable if intending to put into regular long-term service. The dial has some very slight rubbing to the hour numeral only otherwise is in fine condition. Case is generally in fine condition with faults limited to a couple of areas of very slight localised tarnishing/oxidation to the gilt finish; there is next to no wear evident to the gilding.
Clock has a pendulum but no winding key.
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A FRENCH NAPOLEON III PARCEL GILT BRONZE AND BELGE NOIR MARBLE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK
H.A. DAVIS, PARIS, CIRCA 1865
The circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with oval trademark H.A. DAVIS, A PARIS and serial number 104 to upper left over Japy, Freres, MEDAILLE D'OR roundel and further numbers 6 9 to lower margin, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed H.A, DAVIS, A PARIS to centre and with pierced blued steel trefoil hands, set behind hinged bevel-glazed bead cast bezel, the rectangular marble case with generous stylised strapwork cast front corner mounts beneath gilt gadroon edge moulded top, applied with a cast surmount modelled as a bearded male in Classical robes walking with a staff whilst carrying a child, standing with an architectural plinth to his left applied with a plumed helmet to top and laurel wreath to front, and with further wreath and sword at his feet, on repeating leaf cast ogee moulded base incorporating elaborate strapwork scroll pierced apron and bracket feet.
66cm (26ins) high, 42cm (16.5ins) wide, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep.
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AN AUSTRIAN EBONISED AND PARCEL GILT QUARTER-STRIKING TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH CONCENTRIC CALENDAR
UNSIGNED, PROBABLY VIENNA, LATE 18 th CENTURY
The four pillar triple train thirty hour movement incorporating single chain fusee for the going train with verge escapement regulated by short pendulum, the quarter and hour striking trains each with standing barrel with the first counting the quarters on the smaller of two bells and the latter sounding the hours after the last quarter on the larger bell, the 6.5 inch brass break-arch dial applied with circular convex fired white enamel Ronan numeral hour disc incorporating concentric date-of-the-month to inner track and Arabic five minutes to the outer, with scroll-pierced and engraved brass hour and minute hands, steel arrow calendar hand and applied rosette-centred cast brass spandrels to angles, beneath arch with central enamel boss painted with a Lakeland scene over arched false-bob aperture and flanked by subsidiary Repetirt/Nicht and Nicht/Schlagt selection dials within leafy scroll engraved infill, the case with decorative hinged rosette cast brass handle to the gilt ripple moulded superstructure flanked by brass flambeau urn finials, over conforming gilt cornice moulding and hinged break-arch glazed door bordered with further sculpted gilt mouldings to both the glazed aperture and to the mask behind, with scroll-pierced brass upper quadrant frets and flanked by full-height gilt strip pilasters, the sides with rectangular engraved brass sound frets over glazed panels, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on gilt ripple-moulded skirt base with decorative cast brass bracket feet.
49cm (9.25ins) high with handle down, 30.5cm (12ins) wide, 16cm 96.25ins) deep.
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A RED CHINOISERIE JAPANNED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK
BEARING A SIGNATURE FOR JOHN GRAHAM, LONDON, PROBABLY AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN, LATE 18 th CENTURY
The 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 20 th 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.
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A LATE VICTORIAN CARVED OAK QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCK
UNSIGNED, LATE 19 th CENTURY
The four pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with pivoted rise/fall beam regulation to suspension, quarter-chiming on a graduated nest of eight-bell and sounding the hour on a coiled gong, the backplate stamped W.&H., Sch for Winterhalder and Hoffmeier of Schwaerzenbach to lower margin, the 8 inch arched brass dial with 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 steel trident hands and applied cast winged cherub mask spandrels to angles beneath twin subsidiary regulation and CHIME/SILENT selection dials within conforming applied mounts, the break-arch case with carved leafy infill to the tympanum and cavetto cornice over arched glazed door incorporating silvered angled fillet moulding behind the glass, flanked by rose and leafy trail carved female terms capped by projecting mouldings, the sides with rectangular fretwork panel doors and the rear flush incorporating a brass grille inset rectangular door, on inverted breakfront plinth base applied with mask centred floral sprays flanked by rosettes to apron over a moulded skirt.
63cm (24.75ins) high, 41cm (16.25ins) wide, 27cm (10.75ins) deep.
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A VICTORIAN BRASS SKELETON TIMEPIECE
UNSIGNED, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19 th CENTURY
The thick scroll-pierced tapered plates united by six columnar double-screwed pillars enclosing a single chain fusee train with five-spoke wheel crossings, terminating with an anchor escapement regulated by heavy lenticular bob pendulum, the dial with silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and blued steel quatrefoil hands, the four integral pierced gothic feet set on canted-top pads, mounted on a substantial D-ended ogee moulded oak base incorporating a step to locate the glass dome cover.
The timepiece 40cm (15.75ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the stand and dome 53.5cm (21ins) high, 40.5cm (16ins) wide, 28cm (11ins) deep overall.
Condition Report:
Movement is in working condition and appears to be in original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement is a generally a little dull/oxidised hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial has very light mellowing/oxidation and a couple of spots but otherwise is in fine original condition. The dome has some slight chipping/wear around the lower edge but is free from cracks. The wooden base is in very good original condition but would probably benefit from a polish. It is most likely that the dome is not original to the timepiece as there is a later panel (secured to the top surface of the wooden stand) onto which the movement plates stands shaped to take the inside profile of the dome.
Timepiece is complete with pendulum and a winding key.
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A GEORGE V MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE
DENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1914
The 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.
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A GEORGE III WROUGHT IRON AND BRASS QUARTER-STRIKING TURRET CLOCK MOVEMENT
WHITEHURST, DERBY, DATED 1805
The three trains with thick five-spoke brass wheels set side-by-side over extended wooden barrels fitted to the great wheel arbors incorporating winding squares to the projecting end, set within frame with pierced L-shaped end pieces joined by perpendicular top and bottom bars united by vertical strip train pivot bars, each located on threaded studs secured by nuts top and bottom and fitted with brass bushes for the pivots, the going train positioned to the centre with anchor escapement incorporating off-set pallets for regulation by long pendulum and with gimbal motionwork take-off to the rear, flanked by hour strike train to the left, with detents pivoted via bars between and fitted with an external ratchet-tooth pinned countwheel engraved Whitehurft, DERBY 1805 to rim and with further engraved Masonic motif flanked by Aug., 14 to centre (behind the securing disc) mounted on the front of the frame, with large fly incorporating adjustable vanes to rear, opposing conforming quarter-strike train to the right incorporating linkages for two hammers and with matching fly, on four drilled angle supports forged integral with the end plates, (no weights, pendulum, hammer assemblies, dial or motionwork).
The frame 52cm (20.5ins) high, 91.5cm (36ins) wide, 49.5cm (19.5ins) deep; the movement 75cm (29.5ins) deep overall.
John Whitehurst (I) was born in Congleton, Cheshire in 1713, he was apprenticed as a clockmaker to his father (of the same name) before setting up business in Derby in 1736 - the same year he installed a turret clock to the newly completed Guildhall. He was an accomplished maker and scientist who had a particular interest in geology. He moved to London in 1780 in order to take up position at the Royal Mint as 'Stamper of the Money Weights' as well as pursue his scientific interests. He was founder member of the Lunar Society and was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He died in 1788 leaving the Derby clockmaking business to his nephew also called John (II) who in-turn took his son of the same name (John III) into partnership in 1809. The firm traded as 'Whitehurst & Son' until 1834 when the business reverted to just 'Whitehurst' on the death of John (II). The business continued under the Whitehurst name until the death of John (III) in 1855 when it was sold to Roskell of Liverpool who subsequently wound-up operations in 1862. However, a former employee, John Smith, resurrected the business which is still trading today as 'Smith of Derby'.
The present lot being dated 1805 would have been made just before John (II) took his son of the same name into partnership in 1809. The Masonic symbol engraved to the centre of the countwheel (along with the date 14 th August) is an interesting detail which suggests that the present lot may have been commissioned for a Lodge, or otherwise by a leading member of the Masonic community.
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Douglas White in DERBYSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS BEFORE 1850 - The Whitehurst Family (issued as a supplement in DERBYSHIRE MISCELLANY, The Bulletin of the Local History Section of the Derbyshire Archaeological & Natural History Society ) notes that the greatwheel of the Clumber Park clock was renewed by John Whitehurst (II) - as it is inscribed 'This part made by J. Whitehurst Dec. 25 1806' accompanied by a Masonic symbol. This similarity with the inscription to the centre of the countwheel on present lot is noteworthy, and would suggest that the Masonic symbol relates to Whitehurst's personal allegiance to the Order.
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A WILLIAM IV EIGHT-DAY 'HOOK AND SPIKE' WALL CLOCK
WHITEHURST AND SON, DERBY, CIRCA 1830
The four pillar weight-driven rack striking movement with sheet copper dust covers, separately wound trains and anchor escapement for regulation by a lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of approximately 17 inches, the backplate stamped with serial number 4648 to centre and with triangular hanging hoop over a pair of spikes, the 9 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with steel spade hands and stamped WHITEHURST & SON, DERBY to the rear at twelve o'clock, (lacking pendulum).
12cm (4.75ins) deep.
The present lot can be directly compared an example by John Whitehouse III of Derby described and illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 pages 220-21.
John Whitehurst (I) was born in Congleton, Cheshire in 1713, he was apprenticed as a clockmaker to his father (of the same name) before setting up business in Derby in 1736 - the same year he installed a turret clock to the newly completed Guildhall. He was an accomplished maker and scientist who had a particular interest in geology. He moved to London in 1780 in order to take up position at the Royal Mint as 'Stamper of the Money Weights' as well as pursue his scientific interests. He was founder member of the Lunar Society and was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He died in 1788 leaving the Derby clockmaking business to his nephew also called John (II) who in-turn took his son of the same name (John III) into partnership in 1809. The firm traded as 'Whitehurst & Son' until 1834 when the business reverted to just 'Whitehurst' on the death of John (II). The business continued under the Whitehurst name until the death of John (III) in 1855 when it was sold to Roskell of Liverpool who subsequently wound-up operations in 1862. However, a former employee, John Smith, resurrected the business which is still trading today as 'Smith of Derby'.
Condition Report:
Movement is complete (except for the pendulum) and is in good original condition. The mechanism is somewhat dirty but the trains will run when motive power is applied. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and no problematic wear. The copper sheet dust covers are probably not original and one of the securing screws is missing. The dial retains original surface with overall noticeable wear to areas of black, the centre has a small scratch and there is a noticeable historic loss/chipping to the cream at the VIII numeral. There is also a small bump/scuff near the XI numeral, otherwise faults are limited to a couple of other small chips and wear to the circumference.
Clock has two weights (probably original) but no pendulum.
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A WILLIAM IV EIGHT-DAY 'HOOK AND SPIKE' WALL CLOCK
ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WHITEHURST OF DERBY FOR GEORGE LOWE, GLOUCESTER, CIRCA 1833-34
The four pillar weight-driven rack striking movement with separately wound trains and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of approximately 17 inches, the backplate stamped with serial number 4764 to centre and with triangular hanging hoop over a pair of spikes, the 12 inch square painted Roman numeral dial inscribed GEO'E LOWE, GLOUCESTER tom centre, with pierced steel hands and conch-shell painted powder-blue edged panels to spandrels.
12.5cm (5ins) deep.
George Lowe is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Gloucester 1830-42.
The movement of the present lot can be directly compared to that of a movement by John Whitehouse III of Derby described and illustrated in Darken, Jeff (editor) TIME & PLACE, English Country Clocks 1600-1840 pages 220-21.
John Whitehurst (I) was born in Congleton, Cheshire in 1713, he was apprenticed as a clockmaker to his father (of the same name) before setting up business in Derby in 1736 - the same year he installed a turret clock to the newly completed Guildhall. He was an accomplished maker and scientist who had a particular interest in geology. He moved to London in 1780 in order to take up position at the Royal Mint as 'Stamper of the Money Weights' as well as pursue his scientific interests. He was founder member of the Lunar Society and was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He died in 1788 leaving the Derby clockmaking business to his nephew also called John (II) who in-turn took his son of the same name (John III) into partnership in 1809. The firm traded as 'Whitehurst & Son' until 1834 when the business reverted to just 'Whitehurst' on the death of John (II). The business continued under the Whitehurst name until the death of John (III) in 1855 when it was sold to Roskell of Liverpool who subsequently wound-up operations in 1862. However, a former employee, John Smith, resurrected the business which is still trading today as 'Smith of Derby'.
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A GEORGE I/II NORTH OXFORDSHIRE QUAKER-MADE IRON-FRAMED POSTED HOOK-AND-SPIKE WALL CLOCK
ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS OR RICHARD GILKES, SIBFORD OR ADDERBURY, CIRCA 1725-35
The posted two train countwheel bell striking movement with Huygens' endless chain winding and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the iron frame with rectangular corner posts rivetted to the top and bottom plates and the rear with shaped hanging hoop over spurs formed as forged perpendicular extensions to the lower ends of the rear movement posts, the 9.75 inch square brass dial with three concentric bands of engraved wrigglework decoration to centre, scroll-pierced steel hand within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, and with gilt twin cherub and crown pattern spandrels to angles.
17cm (6.75ins) deep, 28cm (11ins) high.
Thomas Gilkes is recorded in Beeson, C.F.C. Clockmaking in Oxfordshire 1400-1850 and Loomes, Brian The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain as born in Sibford circa 1665. He was a Quaker who married in 1702 and had sons Thomas in 1704 and Richard in 1715. Thomas junior subsequently set up as a clockmaker in Charlbury and Richard in Adderbury. Thomas Gilkes of Charlbury appears to have made very few clocks (possibly due to him also being a minister) however Richard Gilkes became a fairly prolific maker and is probably the best known of the north Oxfordshire Quaker clockmakers. Richard Gilkes married Grace Gower of Sibford in 1744, but despite the marriage producing six children Richard Gilkes had no male heirs on his death in 1787 due to both of his sons dying in childhood.
Although unsigned, the present clock is essentially a textbook example of the type produced by Thomas Gilkes in Sibford towards the end of his career and then Richard Gilkes in Adderbury up until around 1750. Details such as the rivetted posted iron frame incorporating distinctive hanging hoop and spikes forged as part of the rear posts, together with distinctive wriggle-work engraved thin brass dial plates are seen on both makers work. The presence of cruciform half hour marks would suggest an early date, but the use of collets for mounting of the wheels (rather than directly onto tapered arbors) would suggest no earlier than around 1725.
Condition Report:
Movement is in very original unrestored condition with the only possible noticeable replacement being the countwheel. Although there is some moderate pinion wear evident the trains will run but as the mechanism is dirty/dusty a gentle clean through, conservation and lubrication is advised. The dial plate has small losses to both upper corners otherwise is in good original condition but with oval light to moderate discolouration/mellowing to the finishes; the hand and spandrels appear original.
Clock is complete with pendulum and weight.
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A GEORGE III THIRTY-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK
THE MOVEMENT AND DIAL BY EDWARD BILBIE, CHEW STOKE, CIRCA 1770, THE CASE CIRCA 1800
The posted countwheel bell striking movement with column-turned corner uprights and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with rose and thistle decorated calendar aperture beneath applied bell motif to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral silvered chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed E. Bilbie, Chewstoke to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands and the angles applied with fine female mask centred leafy scroll cast spandrels, in a swan neck pedimented case with hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by fixed free-standing columns and the sides with shaped vertical bargeboards applied to the rear edges, the trunk with concave throat moulding over rectangular caddy moulded door flanked by canted angles, on plinth base with conforming top moulding over panel-outlined front and moulded skirt incorporating shaped apron to lower edge (presently detached).
208cm (82ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep.
Edward Bilbie I is recorded in Moore, A.J THE CLOCKMAKERS OF SOMERSET 1650-1900 (Appendix vii) as born 1666 and probably working from circa 1695 as he is thought to have learnt the clockmaking trade from Edward Webb who died in 1694; by 1698 he had certainly become established in Chew Stoke as a bellfounder. Edward Bilbie had two sons, Edward II (born 1694) who assisted his father but unfortunately died within six months of his father in 1725, and Thomas (born 1702) who inherited his father's business in 1725 and worked until 1768. Edward II had a son who he also named Edward (III - born circa 1715), who is thought to have been brought up by his uncle Thomas, and worked alongside him until around 1768.
The present clock would have been made by Edward Bilbie III; the applied bell motif to the dial centre is an interesting feature which may be a nod towards the family's bell-founding heritage.
Condition Report:
Movement appears to be in sound condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. There is nothing to indicate that the movement will not run and strike once set-up however as it is a little dirty/neglected and precautionary gentle service is advised if intending to put the clock into long term use. The dial has a slight backwards bend to the upper right corner (should be straightforward to bend back) otherwise is in sound condition with overall light to moderate discolouration/mellowing to the finishes. The case is most likely later than the movement and dial and is in original unrestored condition. The hood has shrinkage cracking to the pediment and is little loose in the joints. The trunk and base are again a little loose/dry in the joints and the skirting for the plinth id presently detached. The trunk door lock is also missing. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs and shrinkage.
Clock has pendulum and weight but no case key.
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A GEORGE II/III POSTED THIRTY-HOUR WEIGHT-DRIVEN WALL ALARM TIMEPIECE
UNSIGNED, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, MID 18 th CENTURY
The posted frame with rectangular section corner uprights rivetted to both the top and bottom plates enclosing three-wheel going train incorporating anchor escapement for regulation by long pendulum swinging behind the frame to the rear, with crown-wheel weight-driven alarm mechanism applied to the inside of brass backplate sounding on bell mounted above the top-plate via a t-shaped vertically pivoted hammer, the rectangular dial with silvered Arabic alarm setting disc to the rococo foliate scroll engraved centre within 5.75 inch applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers, with steel fleur-de-lys hand beneath applied pierced and engraved dolphin fret and a bell surmounted by a brass ball-and-spire finial, mounted on a later mahogany wall bracket with break-arch back panel applied with shaped side brackets supporting a rectangular table over double-scroll outline base.
The clock 24.5cm (9.75ins) high, 14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 13.5cm (5.25ins) deep including pendulum crutch, the clock on bracket 41cm (16.25ins) high, 18cm (7ins) wide, 14cm (5.5ins) deep.
Although unsigned the style engraving to the centre of the dial would suggest that the present timepiece was made in Southern England during the middle of the 18 th century. Indeed, related engraving seen on table clock backplates is described in Dzik, Sunny ENGRAVING ON ENGLISH TABLE CLOCKS, Art on a Canvas of Brass 1660-1800 within the chapter titled Vine Engraving, 1740-1770 (pages 337-357).
Condition Report:
The trains both appear all-original with the only exception being the escape wheel collet suggesting that the wheel has been off its arbor at some time (possibly to make an adjustment for wear?) The pinions show noticeable wear however timepiece is in working order although a precautionary gentle clean/service is advised; the pendulum crutch is probably a replacement. The hand, fret, bell and finial are later replacements; each side of the top plate has two spare threaded holes suggesting that side frets were also fitted. Single pin holes to the centre of both sides of the top and bottom plates also indicate that side panels were also fitted (pinned into place) at some point. The wall bracket has residue form parcel tape (used by a previous removal company) which should be fairly straightforward to remove.
Timepiece has weights for both the strike and alarm trains but no pendulum.
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A GEORGE III OAK CASED THIRTY-HOUR HOODED WALL ALARM TIMEPIECE
HENRY WARBURTON, WOLVERHAMPTON, CIRCA 1760
The four pillar single-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, and external alarm mechanism planted on a steel plate secured to the right-hand side of the movement sounding via a vertically pivoted hammer on a bell set above the plates, the 6.5 inch square brass dial with silvered Arabic numeral alarm setting disc to the delicate leafy scroll centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fine leaf engraved half hour markers and signed Henry, Warburton, W:hampton to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hand and conforming triangular baton and cruciform motif decorated foliate engraved infill to the spandrel areas, the hood with architectural ogee and cavetto moulded cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture applied with turned three-quarter Doric columns to front angles, the sides with conforming quarter columns set against the rear edge, over slender half-round chin moulding, the bracket with seatboard supported on two stepped ogee-profile side supports applied to a rectangular backboard; together with a later purpose-made floor-standing 'longcase' stand , probably early to mid 20 th century, with concave throat moulding over rectangular door centred with a small glazed lenticle and with half-round edge mouldings to trunk, over plinth base with concave top moulding and bracket feet.
The hooded wall case 53.5cm (21ins) high, 30cm (11.75ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep; as a longcase 166.5cm (65.5ins) high, 31.5cm (12ins) wide, 20cm (8ins) deep overall.
Henry Warburton is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Wolverhampton 1760-72.
The later longcase-type floor standing base included in the current lot appears to have been purpose-made to allow the timepiece to be presented as a miniature longcase clock, by simply slotting the hooded wall case into the top of the trunk.
Condition Report:
The movement is in good original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is essentially in working condition however is generally a little dirty/neglected hence would benefit from a gentle clean/lubrication. The dial plate is a little distorted/bent but appears free of problematic creases or cracks. The silvering is in good condition with minor oxidation only. The hooded case is in very good original condition and of particularly nice colour with faults very much limited to slight wear and shrinkage. The seatboard is original but has some historic worm damage (not active and non-structural). The later trunk/plinth is in good condition with faults limited to minor shrinkage, edge rubbing to the finish and other minor age related blemishes.
Clock has pendulum (as well as a spare rod and suspension spring), and weights for both the going and alarm trains.
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A RARE GEORGE III SMALL SCUMBLED PINE LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM
SARJENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1795
The four pillar movement with anchor escapement regulated by a lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of fifteen inches to the going train, set beside a weight-driven alarm mechanism with verge-type crownwheel engaging with a pallet arbor fitted with a T-shaped hammer for sounding on a large bell positioned above the plates, the 8 inch single sheet silvered brass Arabic numeral dial with alarm setting disc to centre and Arabic fifteen minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands beneath arch engraved SARJENT, Watch Maker, To the Prince of Wales, Jermyn Street, ST' JAMES's, the scumbled pine case grained and painted to resemble mahogany with ogee and cavetto moulded break-arch top over hinged glazed hood door flanked by canted angles and rectangular side windows, the trunk with slender cavetto throat moulding over rectangular ogee-edged door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding and caddy-moulded skirt.
192cm (75.5ins) high, 33cm (13ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep.
Provenance:
The Dr. Castle Collection. Purchased from Geoffrey Greetham, Willingham, Cambridge, 26th May 1976 for £440.
Joseph Sargent is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working 1794-1820. Other sources indicate that he worked from 106 Jermyn Street up until 1818.
The present timepiece would have almost certainly been supplied for 'backstairs use' hence the fairly modest scumbled pine case and provision of a loud alarm mechanism to announce the start of the working day to the household staff.
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A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY FUSEE WALL DIAL TIMEPIECE
JOHN WIGHTWICK, CIRCA 1790
The four knopped pillar single fusee movement with plates measuring 8.5 by 3.5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 13 inch circular engraved silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed J'no Wightwick, London to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced blued steel spade hands set behind a generous hinged glazed cast brass ogee moulded bezel applied within slender ogee moulded wooden surround, the rear with fixed box incorporating hinged door to the right hand side and pendulum access flap to the curved underside.
42cm (16.5ins) diameter, 16.5cm (6.5ins) deep.
John Wightwick is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as first recorded in 1775 and working in London 1781-1805; he entered into the Partnership of Wightwick and Moss in 1788.
Condition Report:
Movement is in fine clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is also in fine condition with minimal oxidation/discolouring to the silvering. The bezel is in good condition with original lock in working condition; the plaster holding the glass in position is fresh indicating that the glass has been reset (glass itself is old 'crown' glass). The wooden surround is in good condition with minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related defects only. The box case is also in good original condition with no visible evidence of ever being secured by pegs, but has been 'freshened-up' with a coat of polish. The two blocks/curved batons securing the box to the rear of the dial surround however are replacements with evidence to the rear of the dial panel suggesting that the originals were originally larger and rectangular with canted angles. The flap to the base has a replacement hinge, the lock may also be a well-matched replacement. Otherwise faults appear to be very limited to a few very slight bumps and scuffs only.
Timepiece is complete with pendulum, winder and two case keys.
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AN UNUSUAL REGENCY KINGWOOD CROSSBANDED MAHOGANY BALLOON-SHAPED BRACKET CLOCK OF NOTABLE PROPORTIONS
S. THORP, ABBERLEY, EARLY 19 th CENTURY
The substantial five pillar twin chain fusee movement with thick plates measuring 8 by 6.75 inches and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum incorporating pivoted beam rise/fall regulation to suspension, unusual cranked crutch arrangement with knife-edge impulse flag and elaborate hinged holdfast fitted to the backplate, the trip-repeating strike train sounding the hours as well as a single blow for the half hour on a bell set above the plates, 12 inch very slightly convex single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary regulation adjustment over calendar dial and signed J. Thorp, Abberley to centre, with fine rosette decorated pierced steel hands set behind a generous hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel within reeded surround, the waisted kingwood crossbanded case with surmount formed as four leaf-carved shallow S scrolls meeting at the apex over panel banded curved side panels interrupted by spiral-turned batons at the waist, the front with unusual Anthemion marquetry decoration and reeded border to the shaped panel beneath the dial, the rear with hinged circular door behind the movement and conforming mouldings to borders, and the base with further twist turned batons to sides and break-arch apron to front over generous ball and claw cast gilt brass feet.
71cm (28ins) high, 48cm (19ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep.
Samuel Thorp was born in Madeley Shropshire in 1765 and was apprenticed to Robert Webster of Shrewsbury in 1780. He worked from Abberley in Worcestershire and is particularly well known for his turret clocks including for Great Witley (1804) and Stourport-on-Severn Yacht club (1813), A sundial by him dated 1819 can also be found at Shrawley Parish Church. Samuel Thorp died at Abberley in 1838.
The present clock is notable in the quality of execution of the movement with details such as thick plates, generous shaped cocks for the fittings and distinctive large shallow-headed screws. The cranked arrangement for the crutch (complete with knife edge impulse flag) follows the practice adopted by Henry Hindley, but with much more attention given to the engagement of the crutch with the pendulum in order to eradicate any play within the connection. These details are indictive of a clockmaker who had a great deal of pride in his work.
Condition Report:
Movement is in relatively clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The going train will run however the strike train is currently wound down and won't wind (possibly a jam with the winding ratchet?) however can be made to strike if power is manually applied to the train. A gentle clean/service is also advisable. The dial has overall patchy oxidation, a small area of Verdigris at nine o'clock and crazing to the black infill of the numerals otherwise is in good original condition. Case is generally in good original condition exhibited only relatively minor age-related faults. The S-scroll carved sections forming the decorative superstructure are loose in their fixings and one of the scrolls is missing its tip. The side veneers exhibit historic shrinkage (but no notable movement in the carcass beneath) with some localised filling evident to the left-hand side. The mask around the dial (behind the bezel) has some slight chipping to the veneers adjacent to the lock aperture. The rear door has a slight warp otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor shrinkage and a few light bumps, scuffs and other age-related wear.
Clock has pendulum, case key and a winder.
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A SCOTTISH EARLY VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE REGULATOR
GEORGE BAIN, BRECHIN, CIRCA 1840
The substantial four columnar pillar movement with thick bottle-shaped plates measuring 9.25 by 6 inches, enclosing a four wheel train with Harrison's maintaining power, six-spoke wheel crossings and terminating with a Graham-type deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets, regulated by large lenticular bob wood-rod pendulum suspended from the backboard, the 13 inch circular brass dial with subsidiary seconds and signature Geo' Bain, Brechin over conforming Roman numeral hour dial to centre, within outer minute ring incorporating Arabic fifteen minute annotations, with blued steel hands, the case with moulded Gothic ogee-arch pediment above hinged glazed circular cast brass bezel incorporating canted dial surround to interior, over anthemion carved decoration to lower quadrants and flanked by turned columns capped by projecting mouldings, the lyre-shaped trunk with ogee throat moulding over slender rectangular bowfronted door fronted with flame-figured veneer and capped with a conforming anthemion carved crest, flanked by applied S-scroll infill over a small recessed panel, on recessed panel fronted plinth base with shallow ogee top mouldings and decorated with fan-carved spandrels over bracket feet with shaped apron between.
229cm (90ins) high overall, 51cm (20ins) wide, 24.5cm (9.75ins) deep.
George Bain is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Brechin, Scotland 1837-60.
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A SCOTTISH REGENCY EBONISED TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK
SKELTON, EDINBURGH, EARLY 19 th CENTURY
The 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 19 th century rather than late 18 th . 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.
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A SCOTTISH REGENCY MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK
ADAM CHISHOLM, DUMFRIES, CIRCA 1810
The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11.75 inch circular brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with diamond lozenge half hour markers, Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and signed A'dm Chisholm, Dumfries to lower margin, with scroll pierced steel hands, the break-arch case with cavetto moulded cornice over front fitted with a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, flanked by canted angles and with scroll pierced rectangular sound frets to sides, the trunk with shallow arch-top caddy moulded flame figured door, on plinth base with cavetto top moulding over applied mouldings forming a panel to front and moulded skirt.
197cm (77.5ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 25.5cm (10ins) deep.
Adam Chisholm is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Dumfries, Scotland, 1780-1821.
Condition Report:
Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The pendulum crutch has a solder repair and a precautionary gentle service/lubrication is probably advisable if intending to put into long-term service. The dial is in good original condition but with some patchy oxidation/discolouration to the silvering; the hands are most likely replacements. The movement and dial retains original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the case with no packing beneath the cheek uprights hence we are of the belief that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition. The top board to the hood has some front-to back cracking to the curvature. The sides have some shrinkage to the joints around the fret aperture and the lower front chin moulding has an old well-executed repair. The trunk is in fine condition with faults limited to some blemishes to the door near the keyhole. There is also some wear/chipping to the side upright next to the trunk door lock which is a later replacement. The base has veneer wear/slight chipping to the front leading edges otherwise is in good original condition with only minor surface blemishes. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor age-related bumps, bruises etc; the colour is a little faded.
Clock is complete with pendulum, two brass-cased weights, crank winder and two case keys.
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A VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK
W. VAUGHAN, NEWPORT, CIRCA 1860
The five pillar twin fusee gong striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by half seconds lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast to the movement backplate, the 7.75 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial signed W. Vaughan, Newport to centre and with steel moon hands, set within canted silvered brass surround behind hinged moulded glazed cast brass bezel, the shaped-top case with scallop shell centred scroll carved crest over conforming applied relief rococo style decoration beneath the dial flanked by ogee side scrolls, the sides with rectangular brass lancet-pierced frets over ogee outline lower sections, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on ogee moulded skirt base with the rear applied with paper label for a former owner hand inscribed PAINE, 3 CLIFTON ROAD, NEWPORT, MON .
47.5cm (18.75ins) high, 33.5cm (13.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep.
William Vaughan is recorded in Loomes, Brian, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Newport, Monmouthshire 1844-80.
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A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH CARVED MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK
H. CONNEL, GLASGOW, MID 19 th CENTURY
The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials and inscribed H. CONNEL, GLASGOW to centre, with blued steel spade hands, the drumhead case with foliate scroll carved crest applied to the hinged moulded glazed dial surround incorporating gilt canted insert to interior, over a stylised foliate carved cradle and half-round lip mouldings, the trunk formed as a hall-oval section tapered fluted Greek Doric column incorporating removable concealed access segment to right hand-side beneath a projecting moulded capital, set on a five-section faceted plinth base fronted with three moulded panels over a canted skirt with bun feet, (dial re-touched).
209cm (82.25ins) high, 52cm (20.5ins) wide, 29cm (11.5ins) deep.
A Hugh Connell is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Glasgow circa 1860.
Condition Report:
Movement is in w0rking condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is generally a little dirty/neglected hence a precautionary gentle service/lubrication is advisable if intending to put into long-term service. The dial has been refinished to a good standard with blemishes limited to a loss to the surface behind the centre of the subsidiary seconds hand (only visible on close examination). The movement and dial retains original seatboard which rests at the correct level in the case with no packing beneath the cheek uprights hence we are of the belief that the movement and dial are original to the case. The case is generally in sound original condition with faults very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, wear and other light historic blemishes. The side access panel to the trunk is currently locked and we do not have the key.
Clock has pendulum (no suspension spring) and two weights only.
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AN IRISH MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK
THE DIAL SIGNED FOR BINGHAM, DUBLIN, LATE 18 th CENTURY AND LATER
The 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.
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A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH CONCENTRIC CALENDAR
GRAVELL AND TOLKEIN, LONDON, EARLY 19 th CENTURY
The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the geometric border engraved backplate with pendulum holdfast and engraved serial number 3256 to upper right-hand corner, the 8 inch cream painted break-arch Roman numeral dial signed GRAVELL & TOLKEIN, LONDON, 3256 to centre within date-of-the-month concentric calendar scale and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with brass arrow calendar pointer and delicate blued steel hands beneath subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT setting dial to arch, in a break-arch 'triple pad-top' case with three brass fillet-edged panels to the curved top surface bordered by a further brass quarter-round moulding capping the canted cornice, over brass fillet bordered glazed dial aperture to the opening front incorporating vertical brass strips to front angles, the sides with conforming rectangular apertures inset with brass diamond lozenge lattice sound frets and the rear with arch-glazed door set within the frame of the case, on two-tier skirt base with ogee over cavetto brass mouldings over brass ogee bracket feet.
47.5cm (18.75ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep.
Gravell and Tolkien who are recorded in Baillie, G. H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as taking on Eardley Norton's business in 1792, and working from St. John's Clerkenwell, London 1795-1820. Gravell and Tolkien continued the serial numbering system instigated by Norton, which in-turn was continued by Gravell and Son and then William junior alone (who subsequently worked from Charterhouse Square and served Master of the Clockmakers' Company 1841-42).
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A FINE GEORGE III WOODEN-DIALLED FUSEE WALL DIAL TIMEPIECE
THOMPSON, WOODBRIDGE, CIRCA 1800
The four pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the 12 inch circular convex cream painted wooden Roman numeral dial signed THOMPSON, WOODBRIDGE to centre and with blued steel spade hands, set behind heavy hinged cast brass cavetto moulded convex-glazed bezel, within complex narrow ogee-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; the rear of the case inscribed in ink Lord Cambridge, Bergh Apton .
36cm (14.25ins) diameter, 19cm (7.5ins) deep.
Provenance:
The inscription to the rear of the case suggests that the present timepiece was once the property of Lord Canterbury and was probably housed in a property at Bergh Apton, Norfolk. This would seem to most likely fit the profile of Charles Manners-Sutton who was consecrated as Bishop of Norwich before serving as Lord Archbishop of Canterbury from 1805 until his death in 1828.
A Philip Thompson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Woodbridge, Suffolk in around 1815.
Condition Report:
Movement appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements and is in relatively clean working condition. The dial retains original old surface with overall horizontal crazing/cracking and some light flaking, as well as general build-up of grime providing a pleasing patina. The hands are undamaged and appear to have been re-blued. The bezel is in good original condition although the clasp has been adapted from a lock accessed via a key from the front to one with simple mechanism operated from key to the side of the wooden surround. The wooden surround is in good original condition but has shrunk a little causing the brass bezel not to fully close within the channel cur for it; there is a small chip to the moulding adjacent to the hinge and a small loss next to the keyhole to the left-hand side. The box case is intact and in sound original condition however the right-hand side has cracks to the panel issuing from the leading edge of the door. The door itself is lacking veneer overlap to the leading edge. The front lower right-hand joint has been re-glued hence shows visible cracking. The curved base has veneer losses and repairs to rear edge and a patch repair to the right-hand side; the flap has been re-veneered and there is general overall cracking to the curved surface. Faults to the case are otherwise limited to minor are related bumps, scuffs and other blemishes.
Timepiece has a pendulum, a bezel key but no winder.
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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CONCENTRIC CALENDAR
UNSIGNED, PROBABLY LONDON, CIRCA 1800
The 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.
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A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECE
THE MOVEMENT BY HANDLEY AND MOORE, LONDON, CIRCA 1805
The 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.
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Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR PULL REPEAT
THE DIAL SIGNED FOR FRANCIS ROBOTHAM, HAMPSTEAD, CIRCA 1820
The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shallow-arch plates and anchor escapement escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment to the rod, the backplate with N/S strike/silent lever to top left over pendulum holdfast to centre and shaped lower edge, the 7 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Fran's Robotham, HAMPSTEAD to centre and with pierced steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the arched mahogany case veneered in ebony-line edged satinwood to front incorporating slightly recessed crossbanded panel beneath the dial, the sides with brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded crossbanded skirt base with brass disc feet, (dial finish restored).
37cm (14.5ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.
A Francis Jonathan Robotham is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Hampstead circa 1790 until 1824.
Condition Report:
Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements but is a little dull/tarnished in appearance. The going train will just about run and the strike train is operational but is a little slow in its action hence a gentle clean service will be required before clock can be put to use. As catalogued the dial finish has been restored however it is our view that the signature most likely replicates the original. The surface now shows some rubbing/wear mostly around the winding holes, and there is 'texture' to the finish suggesting original surface beneath was crazed. Case is generally in very good original condition with notable faults limited to slight wear to the veneer overlaps bordering the side frets, light bumps to the ebony edging to the front, veneer shrinkage plus a small edge loss to the rear door. The rear skirt also has some splitting away/small losses to the veneer above the feet and wear to the stringing edging the crossbanding of the skirt and the front panel is missing very thin strips of stringing to the lower margin. Otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes.
Clock has pendulum but no case key or winder.
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A FINE REGENCY MAHOGANY FUSEE DIAL WALL TIMEPIECE WITH WOODEN DIAL
GEORGE YONGE, WITH A MOVEMENT SUPPLIED BY THWAITES AND REED, LONDON, CIRCA 1816
The five pillar single fusee movement with tapered plates measuring 7.75 high by 4.75 inches wide at the base and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the frontplate and stamped T & R over serial number 5774 , the 12 inch circular integral cream painted Roman numeral wooden dial inscribed GEO'E YONGE, Strand, LONDON to centre and with pierced brass hands, set behind set a hinged convex glazed cast brass cavetto moulded bezel applied within slender caddy moulded wooden surround, the rear with box case secured by pegs incorporating a door to the right hand side and with pendulum access flap to the curved underside, the rear of the dial panel inscribed with notes for inscribing the dial for George Yonge dated 1816 .
36cm (14.25ins) diameter, 18cm (7ins) deep.
George Yonge is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' working in London 1776-1815. Online sources indicate that he worked from 131 Strand, took his son into partnership in 1820 and worked up until 1832.
Ainsworth Thwaites was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. His son, John, was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of Ainsworth in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. He entered into partnership with Jeremiah Reed in 1808 and he firm subsequently became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton.
Ronald E. Rose in his book English DIAL CLOCKS provides data allowing clocks by Thwaites and Reed to be dated from their serial number (Appendix III page 239); from this list the serial number of the movement of the current lot suggests that it was made around 1817.
Condition Report:
Movement is in fine, clean working condition and is free from visible alteration. The escapewheel and pallets may be later 19 th century 'service' replacements replicating the original except for having securing screws to the collets. The dial is in fine condition with old surface exhibiting light crazing following the direction of the wood grain beneath; the black numerals/text may have been carefully strengthened. The hands appear original and are in fine condition. The bezel is in fine condition with working lock; the wooden dial panel/surround is in fine original condition with faults limited to a few minor age-related bumps and bruises. The box case is generally in good clean condition with visible faults limited to some slight chipping/wear to the vertical rear edge to the left-hand side and other fairly minor bumps, scuffs shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and use. The rail forming the rear edge of the curved flap within the appears to have been renewed and the veneer replaced with well-matched timber over the repair.
Timepiece is complete with pendulum, wider and case key.
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A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED EBONISED BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEAT
GEORGE YONGE, LONDON, CIRCA 1810
The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum, the geometric border engraved backplate signed Geo. Yonge, LONDON to centre over pendulum holdfast clip, the 7 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial signed GEO. YONGE, LONDON to centre, with decorative scroll pierced steel hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the lancet-top case with brass edge mouldings to the arch enclosing raised brass geometric line decoration above the dial, over conforming looped lozenge and geometric line border panel infill beneath flanked by slender brass three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with brass lion's mask ring handles over brass fretwork lancet-shaped frets, and the rear with pointed break-arch glazed window set within the frame of the case, on stepped skirt base faced with a brass band over ball feet.
40cm (15.5ins) high, 24cm (9.5ins) wide, 16cm (6.25ins) deep.
George Yonge is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a 'fine maker' working in London 1776-1815. Online sources indicate that he worked from 131 Strand, took his son into partnership in 1820 and worked up until 1832.
Condition Report:
Movement is in relatively clean condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. Unfortunately the going train fusee line has become detached from the fusee hence the train in not in working order. No other damage is apparent so hopefully it will just be a case of re-attaching the line to get the train running. However, due to the line being detached, we cannot offer any firm assurances as to the integrity of the mainspring (although the barrel exhibits tension when an attempt is made to turn it by hand). The strike train is in working order; the movement is a little dull/discoloured hence would generally benefit from a gentle clean and lubrication. The dial has been restored to a good standard (hence presents very well) but with finish applied straight over the original hence there are some slight surface depressions (mostly to the circumference) where the finish has been applied over chipping to the surface beneath. The case is in very good original condition with faults very much limited to natural light to moderate shrinkage/cracking to the veneers, very minor wear and other very slight age-related blemishes.
Clock has a pendulum and winder but no case key.
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A VICTORIAN FIGURED WALNUT EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE REGULATOR
LEWIS, RAMSGATE AND MARGATE, MID 19 th CENTURY
The substantial six tapered baluster pillar movement with thick plates measuring 9 by 6.5 inches cut with channels for dust shutters to the edges, enclosing a four wheel train with Harrison's maintaining power, six-spoke wheel crossings, high pinion count and screw depth adjustment to the pivots terminating with a Graham-type deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets, regulated by large lenticular bob wood-rod pendulum with T-bar suspension, fine beat adjustment to crutch and calibrated rating nut, the 11.5 inch circular silvered brass dial engraved LEWIS above subsidiary seconds and Ramsgate &, Margate over conforming Roman numeral hour dial to centre, within outer minute ring incorporating Arabic five minute annotations, with blued steel hands, the arched case with full-height bevel-glazed door fitted with a canted silvered bezel for the dial and finely carved foliate scroll apron beneath to interior, the backboard applied with silvered beat scale beneath the pendulum and the right hand side of the trunk with movement access door inset with a brass grille fret, on panel fronted plinth base with cavetto top moulding and small squab feet.
198cm (78ins) high, 49cm (19.25ins) wide, 30.5cm (12ins) deep.
A clockmaker with the surname Lewis does not appear in the usual sources as working out of Ramsgate or Margate during the 19 th century, however clocks retail-signed for J. Lewis of Ramsgate and/or Margate are known. This would suggest that J. Lewis may have been a firm of retail jewellers, watchmakers and clockmakers with branches in both of these nearby towns and that the present lot was their 'shop regulator'.
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A FINE VICTORIAN EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE REGULATOR WITH UNUSUAL PULL-CHAIN WINDING
E. FISHER, BATH, MID 19 th CENTURY
The substantial four double-screwed pillar movement with thick ogee-topped tapered plates measuring 9.75 inches high and 6.5 inches wide at the base, enclosing four-wheel train with Harrison's maintaining power, high pinion counts, six-spoke wheel crossings and deadbeat escapement with jewelled pallets regulated by faceted glass jar mercury compensated pendulum suspended from the case backboard and incorporating fine beat adjustment to crutch, the frontplate fitted with pull-chain sprung ratchet mechanism to facilitate keyless winding of the movement, the 14 inch circular silvered brass dial with recessed subsidiary seconds over engraved signature E. Fisher, Bath and conforming Roman numeral hour dial to centre, within outer minute ring incorporating Arabic five minute annotations, with blued steel hands, the arched case with full-height glazed door enclosing finely carved foliate scroll apron incorporating floral trail pendants beneath the dial over conforming relief-carved apron panel to lower margin, the 'plum-pudding' figured backboard applied with pendulum beat scale, the sides with hinged movement access flaps, the base with frieze flanked by leaf-carved scrolls fronting swollen ogee-outline waist moulding, over recessed oval panel fronted plinth and ogee moulded skirt with squab feet.
218.5cm (86ins) high, 68cm (26.75ins) wide, 32cm (12.5ins) deep.
Edwin Fisher first worked as a watchmaker and a jeweller from 13 Somerset buildings, Bath, from circa 1819 before moving to 14 New Bond Street by 1833. On a trade card, he is styled as a watchmaker, specialising in French watches, chronometers, and repeaters, as well as carrying out repairs to musical works and offering a supply of keys and precious metal chains. In 1842 Edwin Fisher was working from 13 Abbey Churchyard, and then moved again, to 9 Old Bond Street, in 1846; he is believed to have retired in 1866.
The movement of the present lot is particularly robustly built and finely finished with plates approximately 5mm thick, large blued-steel pillar securing screws and collets, separate pivot plate for the escape wheel positioned on the backplate, and a heavy-gauge dial plate. The quality of the movement is mirrored in the case with fine carved decoration beneath the dial and well-chosen 'plum-pudding' figured mahogany veneers. The glass mercury jar pendulum is also very well made with finely finished steel frame cut faceted jar.
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY 'CHAMFER-TOP' BRACKET CLOCK
JAMES MCCABE, LONDON, CIRCA 1840-45
The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London to centre over pendulum holdfast bracket, the 6.25 inch arched single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed James McCabe, ROYAL EXCHANGE, London, 2221 to centre and with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands over subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial to lower margin, the case with shallow hipped stepped 'chamfer' superstructure over cavetto cornice and fluted frieze, the hinged front with canted silvered brass fillet insert to the glazed dial aperture flanked by canted angles, the sides with brass repousse ring handles over rectangular brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door set within the frame of the case, on moulded skirt base with squab feet.
35cm (13.75ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep.
James McCabe junior succeeded his father of the same name was one of the most successful English clock and watchmakers of the 19th century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld of Edinburgh and was admitted to the Clockmaker's Company as a Free Brother in 1822. Around this time McCabe entered into a short-lived partnership with Strahan (probably Charles who gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1815). From 1826 James McCabe managed the business alone from 97 Cornhill until 1838 when he was forced to temporarily relocate to 32 Cornhill due to a major fire at the Royal Exchange. It was at this time (1825-43) that Thomas Cole worked for McCabe before setting up his own to produce distinctive and highly decorative timepieces in his own unmistakable style. The business was subsequently continued by Robert Jeremy until his retirement in 1883.
From a list of serial numbers found of bracket and mantel clocks provided in Nicholls, Andrew English Bracket and Mantel Clocks (pages 66-67) the present lot would appear to date to around 1842.
Condition Report:
Movement is in relatively clean working condition although a precautionary gentle clean/service may be advisable. The bell is a replacement and the pendulum holdfast securing thumbscrew is missing otherwise movement appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has a small scratch to the centre and overall noticeable oxidation to the silvering giving a pleasing mellow appearance otherwise is in fine original condition. The case is in fine condition with faults very much limited to a few very light surface bumps and bruises.
Clock has pendulum, case key and a winder.
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A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN WOODEN-DIALLED DROP-DIAL FUSEE WALL TIMEPIECE
VULLIAMY, LONDON, No. 1604 CIRCA 1843
The four columnar pillar single fusee movement with thick plates measuring 6 by 5.125 inches secured via brackets and thumbscrews through the bottom pillars onto a seatboard forming part of the internal structure of the case, the train terminating with half-deadbeat escapement regulated by heavy steel-rod lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of approximately 15 inches, incorporating T-bar suspension and stamped with serial number 1604 to the rear of the bob, the backplate engraved VULLIAMY, LONDON over serial number 1604 , the 12 inch light cream painted wood Roman numeral dial turned integral to the surround and signed VULLIAMY, LONDON to centre, with steel spade hands set behind hinged glazed cast brass bezel onto the ogee moulded-edge dial panel, secured via pegs to the front of the well-constructed drop-trunk box case with doors to each side behind the dial, over flame-figured front and slender waist moulding, the 'chisel' base with hinged angled cockbeaded flap to front.
62cm (24.5ins) high, 38cm (15ins) wide, 16.5cm, (6.5ins) deep.
Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1780 to Benjamin Vulliamy and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1809. He worked from 52 Pall Mall, served as Warden 1821-5 and was appointed Master five times. He was the last of the celebrated dynasty of Royal clockmakers which started with his grandfather, Justin, forming a partnership with George II's clockmaker, Benjamin Gray. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy was perhaps one of the most influential horologists of his time publishing many works and undertaking numerous high profile public commissions as well as holding the Royal Warrant. He supplied many clocks to the Royal family including the turret clock for Windsor Castle in 1829 (replacing an earlier movement by Joseph Knibb); however his horological legacy is perhaps somewhat slightly blighted by his tendency to undertake controversial alterations to earlier important clocks by makers such as Tompion.
The Vulliamys started numbering most of their clocks from 1788 until 1854. Two of the original Vulliamy workbooks still survive in the library of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall, these often can provide valuable information regarding the manufacture and provenance of many clocks made by the workshop. Unfortunately, the records are incomplete hence only note clocks with serial numbers 296-469 and 746-1067. There is also a third surviving Vulliamy workbook, relating only to repairs and servicing dating to the period 1846-53. Interestingly this volume records at least sixty-five clocks being in the possession of the government 'Office of Works' and another forty being in the possession of Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace.
Roger Smith in his article titled Vulliamy Clock Numbering, A Postscript published in 'Antiquarian Horology' Vol. 21 No. 5 (September 1994), used surviving data in the records of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall and known documented examples to compile a graph from which unrecorded clocks can be fairly accurately dated. According to this chart number 1604 would date to around 1843; this date is further corroborated by the recent discovery of Vulliamy number 1630 (see Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, sale of Selected furniture, clocks and carpets 15th December 2020 lot 2051/8078) which is dated 1844.
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A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH UNUSUAL TRIPLE-SUBSIDIARY DIAL
HANDLEY AND MOORE, LONDON, CIRCA 1810
The 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.
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A FINE REGENCY MAHOGANY HOUR-STRIKING FUSEE DIAL WALL CLOCK WITH WOODEN DIAL
THE MOVEMENT BY JOHN THWAITES, LONDON, CIRCA 1814
The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with ogee-shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and stamped I. THWAITES over serial number 5214 to frontplate, the 14 inch circular integral cream painted Roman numeral wooden dial with pierced brass hands set behind set a hinged convex glazed cast brass cavetto moulded bezel applied within slender caddy moulded wooden surround, the rear with box case secured by pegs incorporating opposing scroll fretwork pierced doors to side and pendulum access flap to the curved underside.
43cm (17ins) diameter, 20cm (8ins) deep.
Ainsworth Thwaites was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. His son, John, was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of Ainsworth in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. He entered into partnership with Jeremiah Reed in 1808 and he firm subsequently became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail or signed by themselves. The partnership continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business has subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton.
Ronald E. Rose in his book English DIAL CLOCKS provides data allowing clocks by Thwaites to be dated from their serial number (Appendix III page 239); from this list the serial number of the movement of the current lot suggests that it was made around 1814.
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Movement is in fine relatively clean working condition and free from any visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial retains original cream surface with overall light crazing to the finish; there are four noticeable small patches of re-touching to the centre as well as slightly overpainted shrinkage crack through the VII numeral; otherwise surface is very sound with other faults very much limited t a couple of historic dents/bruises. The minute hand has been repaired. The wooden dial panel/surround is in good original condition with faults limited to a filled crack to the edge near the VII numeral (continuation of the same crack previously mentioned) and a historic chip/loss to top the rear edge of the panel behind the moulding, (not visible during normal use/when hung). The bezel is in very good original condition with working lock. The box case is in very good original condition however the left-hand side door (in its entirety) and the fret inserts to both doors are probably replacement. The left-hand side has a small hole - probably from a screw hook for hanging the winder and the back panel has a slight, stable shrinkage crack form top to bottom. The curved base has some slight historic shrinkage visible through the veneers as well as some light wear/edge chipping; the flap appears original including the lock and hinge. Faults are otherwise limited to age related bumps, scuffs and other minor blemishes; the box securing pegs are later.
Clock has pendulum, winder and a case key.
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Y A REGENCY EBONY AND BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR REPEAT
DESBOIS AND WHEELER, LONDON, CIRCA 1820
The 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.
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A GEORGE III CHINOISERIE DECORATED BLACK JAPANNED TAVERN WALL TIMEPIECE
UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1780
The 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.
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