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A mid 18th Century English watch movement by Thomas Mudge & William Dutton, the 40mm diameter white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the fusee movement engraved "Thomas Mudge & W. Dutton, London 1791", contained in rectangular bronze case, 3.5ins high, with plate inscribed "Cole, New Bond Street" £300-400
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A George III red japanned and gilt decorated table clock by John Taylor of London, the 8ins arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and strike/silent dial to arch to the eight day three train movement with verge escapement, striking and quarter chiming on nine bells, with engraved backplate, contained in japanned case with inverted bell shaped top, gilt brass bust and urn finials to top, gilt brass floral mounts to the cant corners and with cast side panels of leaf scroll form, 21.5ins high (case re-japanned at later date) £3000-5000
Note: Possibly John Taylor, recorded working Gloucester Street, London, circa 1780
Provenance: Sir Philip and Lady Haldin, formerly of Lympne Place, Lympne, Hythe, Kent and thence by family descent
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A George III ebonised cased mantel timepiece with alarum by John Bell, Elm Court, London, the 6ins arched silvered dial (worn) with Roman numerals to the eight day single train fusee movement, anchor escapement and alarum working on a bell, contained in ebonised fruitwood case with arched and moulded top, with lacquered brass fish scale grilles to sides, 12ins high (spring to barrel broken) £700-1000
Provenance: Sir Philip and Lady Haldin, formerly of Lympne Place, Lympne, Hythe, Kent and thence by family descent
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An early 20th Century French tortoise-shell and gilt brass mounted mantel clock of Louis XVI design by A. D. Mougin, No. 57113, retailed by Charles Frodsham, 115 New Bond St, London, No. 20520, the 4ins diameter white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in balloon pattern case with ornate gilt brass leaf scroll and floral mounts, and with scroll feet, 16.5ins high (presentation plaque to rear door reads "To Mrs J.S.E. Cockburn-Hood, Easter 1904") £600-800
Provenance: Sir Philip and Lady Haldin, formerly of Lympne Place, Lympne, Hythe, Kent and thence by family descent
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An early 20th Century tortoise-shell effect and gilt decorated mantel timepiece of early 18th Century design, the 6ins arched brass dial inscribed John Lane of London, the silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and calendar dial to arch to the eight single train movement, contained in case with moulded rectangular top decorated in gilt with chinoiseries, 16ins high £300-500
Provenance: Sir Philip and Lady Haldin, formerly of Lympne Place, Lympne, Hythe, Kent and thence by family descent
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An early 20th Century French carriage timepiece, the cream enamelled dial with Arabic numerals to the eight day movement, contained in lacquered brass and bevelled glass case of shaped outline and cast with leaf scrolls, 4.875ins high £70-100
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A late 19th/early 20th Century French carriage clock retailed by Jas. Shoolbred & Co, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in polished brass and bevelled glass case of corniche pattern, 5.75ins high £150-200
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A late 19th Century French carriage clock possibly Jules Brunelot of Paris, the turquoise and gilt decorated porcelain dial signed by the retailer Payne & Son, 31 and 32 Lowndes Street, London, the dial decorated with Roman numerals and enamelled in colours with birds and floral sprays, and a young couple in a garden scene, within gilt borders, conforming side panels similarly decorated with lovers in a garden scene, to the eight two train movement striking and repeating on a gong, contained in gilt brass and bevelled glass rectangular case with bold tongue mounts and moulded cornice, 6ins high, and with original key and leather travelling case £750-1000
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An early 20th Century French carriage clock, the 2.25ins diameter cream enamelled chapter ring with Arabic numerals within plain gilt slip to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in plain lacquered brass and bevelled glass case with reeded centre to the folding handle and plain square columns to corners, 6.25ins high £200-300
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A late 19th/early 20th Century French carriage clock, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in lacquered brass and bevelled glass case with reeded columns to corners with Corinthian capitols, 5.5ins high (platform replaced), complete with key and leather covered travelling case for same £200-300
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A 20th Century Swiss gilt brass cased square desk timepiece, the 4.25ins diameter cream enamelled chapter ring with silvered Arabic numerals to the eight day movement, contained in plain case retailed by Harrods, with easel support, 5ins high £200-300
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A modern French red Boulle effect and brass mounted mantel clock of 18th Century design, the 6.75ins diameter cast brass dial inset with Roman numerals and enamel cartouches to the eight day two train movement striking on two bells, contained in balloon pattern case with faux red tortoise-shell Boulle effect surmounted by a brass figure of a putti, with mask, caryatid and cupid mounts, 22ins high £400-600
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A 19th Century French mantel clock by Cleret, No. 5006, the 3ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in case inlaid with urns and trailing floral ornament, on plinth base, 8.25ins high (dial chipped and slight damage to case), and a mahogany cased mantel timepiece, 8.25ins high £100-150
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An early 19th Century carved limewood clock case modelled as a seated scholar astride a stack of books, on turned feet, 13.75ins high (case damaged and with replaced movement), a late 19th Century stained pine pocket watch case modelled as a church, 9.25ins high, with a gentleman's plated pocket watch, and an early 20th Century German oak and metal mounted mantel clock of Art Nouveau design, 14.5ins high (minute hand, key and pendulum missing) £100-150
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A 19th Century gilt brass cased "Ship's Wheel" pattern mantel timepiece retailed by Atkey & Son, Cowes, Isle of Wight, the 4ins diameter silvered dial with Roman numerals (slightly rubbed) to the eight day movement with balance escapement, contained in ship's wheel pattern case with nine turned and engraved finials/handles, scroll supports and rectangular platform base, 13.5ins high £450-600
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A 19th Century French ormolu cased mantel clock, the 3.25ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals in blue, inscribed "Lenoir of Paris" to the eight day two train movement with silk suspension striking on a bell, contained in ormolu case of rococo design surmounted by a seated putti within leaf scrolls, 14ins high (chipped to left winding hole and pendulum missing) £450-600
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A 19th Century French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock, the rectangular dial with Roman numerals above jewelled panel depicting an 18th Century harbour scene, with conforming side panels to the eight day two train movement No. 7914 striking on a bell, contained in ormolu case with shaped inswept top and turned and reeded columns to corners, and bracket feet, 12.25ins high (light scuffing to dial and panels), and giltwood plinth for same £600-800
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A late 19th Century French red tortoise-shell and gilt metal mounted mantel clock, No. 1253352, retailed by Harrods Ltd, the 3.5ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in balloon pattern case with scroll mounts, 13.5ins high (cracks to case) £200-300
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A late 19th/early 20th Century French Sienna marble and gilt metal mounted three piece clock garniture by Vincenti & Cie, No. 212, the 3.25ins diameter cream enamelled dial with Arabic numerals and floral swag ornament to the eight day two train movement with mercury compensated pendulum, striking on a bell, contained in Sienna marble and gilt metal mounted case with serpentine front surmounted by a bold figure of an eagle and supported by plain pillars, on turned feet, 18.25ins high (lacking pendulum suspension), and pair of matching two-handled urn shaped ornaments, 11.5ins high £350-500
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A mid 19th Century French porcelain cased mantel clock by Henri Marc of Paris, the 2.375ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement with silk suspension striking on a bell, contained in maroon and gilt decorated porcelain case by Jacob Petit, the whole of rococo form encrusted in mixed flowers and leaf scroll ornament, and with conforming stand for same, 13.25ins high (painted mark "JP" in underglazed blue to base stand - flowers somewhat chipped in places and gilt rubbed at highlights) £200-300
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A 19th Century black slate and red veined marble cased mantel clock, the 5ins cream enamelled chapter ring with Arabic numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in case of architectural design, 17ins high, and a late 19th Century mahogany cased mantel clock with shaped top, 11.5ins high, with key for same £120-160
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A late 19th Century inlaid mahogany cased mantel clock, the 4ins diameter enamel dial with Roman numerals to the French eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in arched top case of 18th Century design, inlaid with bandings, vases of flowers and oval shell motif, with brass ball pattern finials and bracket feet, 12.5ins high (dial chipped) £150-200
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A late 19th Century German mantel timepiece by Kleiser, the 5ins diameter white painted dial with Roman numerals to the single train movement, contained in arched top case enclosed by a single glazed door and with shaped plinth base, 13.5ins high £120-160
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A 19th Century French ormolu and porcelain mounted mantel clock by J.B.D., No. 34056, retailed by Marshall, 25 Princess Street, Edinburgh, the 3.75ins diameter white enamelled dial with roman numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in ormolu case surmounted by two handled urn and with twin pineapple finials, the lower panel and side panels enamelled in colours with cupids and musical trophies within turquoise and gilt borders, on turned and bead pattern feet, 13.5ins high, and with overpainted gilt plinth for same £1000-1500
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A 19th Century brass framed "Skeleton" timepiece, the 6ins diameter silvered chapter ring shaped and fretted and decorated with Roman numerals to the eight day single train fusee movement with passing strike on a bell, supported in twin pierced brass "Gothic" pattern framework, 14ins high, and mounted on oval ebonised plinth, and oval glass dome for same, 16.75ins high £250-350
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A 19th Century Continental mantel timepiece, the 2.75ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day single train movement, No. 3398, contained in carved walnut case boldly fretted and carved with floral and leaf ornament, and with a rabbit crouching to the base, on shaped plinth, 13ins high (chipped around winding hole and casing split in several places) £120-160
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A 19th Century French gilt brass watch holder, the watch by John Dwerrihouse of London, No. 349, with verge movement, supported in case with a classical maiden with urn at her feet, on oval base decorated with a basket of fruit and leaf ornament, on four turned feet, 4.25ins high £150-200
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A late 19th/early 20th Century French ormolu and white marble cased three piece clock garniture of early 19th Century design, the 2ins diameter white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, signed Oudin, to the single train top movement (with replaced escapement), contained in ormolu drum pattern case surmounted by a basket of flowers and flanked by musician putti, on white marble base with rounded ends inset with ormolu frieze of trailing leaf ornament, on six bun feet, 5.75ins high, and pair of conforming pillar candlesticks, 4.5ins high £150-200
Provenance: Norden's Antiques, 45 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone, Kent, purchased 1st February 1994 and overhauled by John Chawner Antiques, Station Approach, Birchington, Kent, 25th September 1996
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An early 19th Century rosewood cased "Four Glass" mantel timepiece by Brockbanks & Atkins of London, No. 2000, the silvered dial with Roman numerals to the eight day single train chain and fusee movement, with passing strike on one bell, contained in rosewood case of Gothic design with pinnacled top and shaped front door with carved fleur-de-lis, Gothic pattern glazed panels to sides and rear and on later bun feet, 9.75ins high £1000-1500
Note: Brockbanks & Atkins recorded working London 1815-1835/39
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An early Victorian mahogany cased mantel clock by James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, No. 2197, the silvered dial with Roman numerals and engraved shell and leaf scroll ornament to the eight day two train fusee movement striking and repeating on a gong (back plate with shaped top ornament and engraved in full with maker's name and address), contained in case of shaped outline, the front boldly carved with S-scroll and leaf scroll ornament, 20.5ins high £1500-2000
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An early Victorian rosewood cased dial wall timepiece, the 12ins diameter white painted dial with Roman numerals to the eight day movement, contained in octagonal case with gadrooned moulded edge and inlaid in brass with scrolled leaf ornament, 17ins high (in need of restoration to movement and case - pendulum broken) £120-160
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A German stained and carved wood "Cuckoo" clock, the 5.5ins diameter ebonised dial with applied resin numerals to the thirty hour weight driven movement, contained in case applied with shooting and game trophies, 36ins high, with weights for same £100-150
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A late 19th Century black lacquer cased drop dial wall clock, the 12.75ins diameter painted metal dial with Roman numerals and retailer F.H. Philips, Maker to the Admiralty, 68 Moorgate, to the eight day fusee movement by Winterhalder & Hofmeier, contained in case with turned bezel and drop dial with oval glazed panel and carved scroll wings, 23.5ins high £300-400
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A small mid 18th Century brass framed wall clock by S. Buxton of Diss, the 4.75ins arched brass dial with narrow chapter ring with Roman numerals, cast leaf scroll spandrels and engraved alarum dial to centre and single steel hand to the thirty hour movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, contained in brass framed movement with steel hanging bracket and two spikes to back, 7.5ins high overall (in need of full restoration - side panel missing and anchor escapement not fixed in place, complete with pendulum bob but no rod and lead weights) £600-800
Note: Samuel Buxton recorded working Diss before 1773, a watch and longcase clock maker
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A late 19th Century German walnut cased "Vienna Regulator", the 6.5ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial to the single train weight driven movement striking on a gong, complete with wooden pendulum with brass bob and wooden rod, with moulded arched cornice and pendant finials, 48ins high £150-200
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A 19th Century walnut cased "Vienna Regulator", the 6.75ins diameter white enamelled chapter ring with Roman numerals to the eight day two train weight driven movement striking on a gong, contained in walnut case with moulded open scroll pediment enclosed by a single glazed door, 39ins high £150-200
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A late 19th Century walnut cased "Vienna Regulator" by Gustave Becker, the 6.5ins white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial to the eight day weight driven two train movement striking on a gong, contained in walnut case of architectural design with angled pediment and arched glazed single trunk door, 83ins high (case wormed and striking mechanism incomplete) £100-150
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A late Victorian aneroid barometer by Lowden of Dundee, with 7.5ins diameter white enamelled dial, in lacquered brass case mounted on a carved oak back board with outer frame of rococo inspiration, 28.5ins high x 10ins wide (some damage) £150-200
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A late Victorian aneroid barometer by J. Casartelli, Manchester, with 6.25ins glass dial, in turned and carved case, 10.5ins diameter £200-300
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A late Victorian circular brass cased aneroid barometer and thermometer by Newton & Co, 3 Fleet Street, London, No. 1470, 9ins diameter overall £120-160
Provenance: Sir Philip and Lady Haldin, formerly of Lympne Place, Lympne, Hythe, Kent and thence by family descent
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A Victorian figured walnut cased barometer and thermometer by J. Good of London, with silvered dials, the barometer dial 8ins diameter contained in moulded wheel pattern case, 36ins high £150-200
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A Victorian oak cased wheel barometer and thermometer by Negretti & Zambra of London, with 8ins diameter silvered dial and alcohol thermometer, contained in plain oak case with C-scroll mouldings, 38ins high £120-160
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A late Victorian oak cased stick barometer and thermometer by Murray & Heath, 69 Jermyn Street, London, with ivory scale and vernier and mercury thermometer, contained in plain oak case with moulded cornice and shaped and angled cistern cover, 41ins high £300-400
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A Victorian rosewood cased stick barometer and thermometer with ivory scale and vernier, exposed tube and bulbous cistern cover, contained in carved "Gothic" style case, 43ins high (scale cracked and faded) £150-200
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A Victorian oak cased stick barometer and thermometer by Smith, Beck & Beck, 31 Cornhill, London, with ivory scale and vernier, contained in case of plain design, 40ins high £200-300
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A Victorian rosewood cased stick barometer by Carpenter & Westley, 24 Regent Street, London, with ivory scale and vernier and plain turned cistern cover, 37ins high £300-400
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A Victorian rosewood cased marine barometer and thermometer by J. Somalvico & Co, 2 Hatton Garden, London, with ivory scale and vernier, bevelled glass and plain brass cylindrical cistern cover, 37ins high, with later brass gimbal £700-1000
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