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A late 19th Century French carriage clock by G.L., the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in gilt brass and bevelled glass corniche pattern case, 6ins high, the case inscribed "Mauritius Archery Society 1884", and leather covered travelling case for same (case somewhat damaged) £250-350
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An early 20th Century French carriage timepiece with alarum, the white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day movement, with alarum bell to base, contained in brass and bevelled glass case with reeded columns to corners and conforming folding handle, on bun feet, 6ins high (side panel chipped) £150-200
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An early 20th Century American silver and enamel miniature travelling timepiece retailed by Bigelow Kennard & Co, Boston, the .75ins diameter gilt dial with Arabic numerals to the Swiss eight day fifteen jewelled timepiece movement, contained in silver rectangular case, the front, top and sides with old gold guilloche enamel within plain black enamel borders, folding loop handle and on four bun feet, 1.625ins high (case No. 32226), contained in red leather and gilt tooled travelling case with folding front, 2.375ins high (case somewhat scuffed and damaged) £150-200
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Clocks belonging to the late Tony Hill of Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
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An 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 (platform possibly replaced), and red leather covered travelling case for same £125-160
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An early 20th Century French carriage timepiece, the 1.75ins diameter enamel dial with Arabic numerals within plain matted gilt slip to the eight day movement, contained in brass and bevelled glass case with moulded frieze and uprights, on bun feet, 5.25ins high (dial cracked to centre and corner of bevelled glass panel to rear door chipped) £80-120
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A 19th Century French "Four Glass" mantel clock by S. Marti & Cie, Paris No. 2802, the 3.75ins diameter white enamelled chapter ring with Roman numerals and visible escapement to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, and with mercury compensated pendulum for same, contained in polished brass and bevelled glass rectangular case of corniche pattern, 10.75ins high (chapter ring chipped and damaged) £200-300
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A late 19th Century French "Four Glass" mantel clock by S. Marti & Cie, No. 7226 4 11, the 3.75ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement with mercury compensated pendulum and striking on a gong, contained in brass and bevelled glass rectangular case of corniche pattern, 10.75ins high £400-600
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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 £900-1200
Note: Brockbanks & Atkins recorded working London 1815-1835/39
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A 19th Century brass framed "Skeleton" timepiece in the manner of Evans of Birmingham, the 5ins diameter pierced silvered dial with large seconds subsidiary seconds dial to the eight day fusee movement with deadbeat escapement and brass pendulum with heavy brass bob, contained within pierced and shaped twin brass plates, 13.75ins high, and mounted on ebonised rectangular plinth with rectangular glass dome for same £600-800
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A 19th Century brass framed Skeleton clock, the 6ins diameter painted and fretted metal dial with Roman numerals, and with twin fretted brass framing to the eight day single train fusee movement with passing strike on a bell, 13.5ins high mounted on white marble two tiered oval base and with conforming oval glass dome, 19.5ins high £400-500
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A 19th Century brass framed "Skeleton" timepiece, the 2.75ins diameter silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals to the twin brass framed fusee movement, 7.75ins high, mounted on circular ebonised plinth and with cylindrical glass dome, 11.5ins high overall £300-400
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Clocks belonging to the late Tony Hill of Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
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A George IV oak cased mantel timepiece by W. Birch, Fenchurch Street, London, the silvered dial with Roman numerals to the eight day single train movement, contained in oak case, the swept top with carved swag decoration, on bun feet, 10.5ins high £300-400
Note: William Birch recorded working as Apprentice, London 1813
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Clocks belonging to the late Tony Hill of Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
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A late 19th Century German oak cased mantel clock, the 4.25ins diameter cream enamelled chapter ring with Roman numerals to the ten day movement striking on a gong, contained in case of architectural design, 13.5ins high, and an Edwardian oak cased mantel timepiece by the British United Clock Company Ltd, contained in inlaid arched top case, 6.25ins high £120-160
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An early 20th Century mahogany cased mantel timepiece, the 3.25ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals to the French eight day timepiece movement with later balance escapement, contained in solid mahogany lyre pattern case, the front inlaid with oval and ribbon swag motif, and with turned brass finial, on bun feet, 11.5ins high, a and one other early 20th Century cast brass cased desk timepiece, the 3.5ins white finish dial with Roman numerals to the eight timepiece movement with balance escapement, contained in brass case cast with oval cartouche supported by two griffins and leaf scroll ornament, 10ins high (lacking rear support £100-150
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A 1930s R.A.F. oak cased mantel timepiece by Grimshaw and dated 1936, the 8ins diameter silvered dial with Roman numerals to the eight day chain and fusee single train movement, contained in plain light oak rectangular case with moulded cornice, on bun feet, 18.75ins high (rear plate to movement stamped A.M. Grimshaw and dated 1936) £250-350
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Clocks belonging to the late Tony Hill of Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
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A modern mahogany cased mantel timepiece by Barnsdale of Cornhill, the silvered dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, the borders engraved with leaf scroll ornament to the eight day single train chain and fusee movement, contained in mahogany case of 18th Century design, with moulded top and the arched door with reeded cant corners, the sides with twin astragal mouldings, on bead pattern pad feet, 9.75ins high £150-250
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Clocks belonging to the late Tony Hill of Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
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An early 19th Century mahogany cased bracket clock by W. Alexander of Westminster, the 8ins diameter repainted dial with Roman numerals and strike/non-strike lever above XII to the eight day two train fusee movement with heavy shaped top plates and striking on a bell, contained in rectangular case with shaped cresting and carved scroll ornament, inlaid in brass with flowerheads and scrolls and with brass mouldings to the front and brass fish-scale pattern grilles to sides, on brass ball feet, 18.5ins high £800-1200
Note: William Alexander recorded working Westminster in the early 19th Century. An example of a bracket clock illustrated in Cescinsky & Webster - "English Domestic Clocks", London 1914
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A 19th Century brass "Lantern" style mantel clock, the 6.25ins narrow chapter ring with Roman numerals, the dial centre engraved "John Ebsworth in New Cheap Side, London Fecit", the dial centre with false alarm dial to the eight day chain and fusee movement striking on a bell, contained in "Lantern" style case with turned finial and fretted dolphin pattern frets, turned pillar uprights and plain brass side panels (two loose), 15.75ins high £350-500
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A late 19th Century gilt metal and porcelain mounted mantel clock by Henry Marc of Paris, No. 64147, the 3ins diameter porcelain dial with Roman numerals on a turquoise and gilt ground to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in gilt metal case with urn surmount and porcelain pillars to sides, on paw feet, 14.5ins high (apparently not working) £125-160
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A 19th Century French gilt brass and porcelain mounted mantel clock, the 3ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement, contained in ornate case cast with the figure of a writer in 18th Century dress, 9.5ins high £120-160
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A late 19th Century gilt brass and porcelain mounted three piece clock garniture, the clock by Leroy & Fils of Paris, No. 6671, the 3.5ins diameter moulded porcelain dial with gilt oval numerals, the dial centre with various trophies, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in ornate gilt brass case inset with porcelain dome and oval panels, the top decorated with various trophies and the oval panels with oval portraits and trophies, with castellated and chain hung decoration, 12.5ins high, and a pair of matching two-handled urns and covers inset with oval panels, 11.5ins high £900-1200
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A 19th Century blue and white Delft three piece clock garniture, the clock with movement by S. Marti & Cie, No. 1964 77, retailed by Maple & Co of Paris, 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 Delft case surmounted by a figure of a cockerel, the pierced body with dragon pattern handles, on crouched dragon pattern support, and gilt brass stand for same, 18.25ins high, and a pair of kylins on conforming gilt brass stands, 10.5ins high (both somewhat damaged and tails repaired) £350-500
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A 1920s French grey Breccia marble and gilt brass mounted three piece clock garniture, the clock No. 70295 with 5ins diameter white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in grey Breccia marble low arched top case with bold gilt brass leaf capped scroll ends and feet, 7.25ins high x 23.5ins overall, and a pair of matching circular shallow urns, 4.5ins diameter x 4.5ins high £200-300
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A late 19th Century green onyx and gilt metal mounted clock garniture, the 3ins cream enamel dial with Arabic numerals to the eight day movement, striking on a bell, contained in case surmounted by a bronze metal figure after Moreau - "L'Improvifateur" on scroll feet, 24ins high and a pair of matching five light candelabra, 24.25ins high (slight damage) £150-200
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A 19th Century French gilt brass and bronze mantel clock by Vincenti & Cie, No. 17661, the 3ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in gilt brass drum pattern case surmounted by a bronze figure of a scholar, on rectangular base with bold shell and leaf scroll mounts and conforming leaf scroll feet, 18ins high £250-400
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A 19th Century French gilt brass cased mantel clock by Japy Freres, No. 20561, the 3.25ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in gilt brass drum pattern case surmounted by urn and floral ornament and supported by two cupids, the shaped base with oval cartouche to front and ribbon and acanthus leaf swag decoration, on four moulded bun feet, 14.5ins high £300-400
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A 19th Century French gilt brass cased mantel clock of Louis XV design by P. Japy & Co Ltd, No. 11252, the 4.25ins diameter enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in gilt brass case of rococo design surmounted by a seated figure of a putti, on conforming shaped base, 14.75ins high, and with plinth base on turned feet £600-800
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An early 19th Century ormolu cased mantel clock by S. Marti & Cie, No. 1776 48, the 3ins diameter silvered dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement with silk suspension striking on a bell, contained in ormolu case surmounted by a figure of a woman playing a harp, on rectangular base with bold leaf and C-scroll mounts and bold leaf scroll feet, 19.25ins high £600-800
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An early 19th Century French ormolu cased mantel clock, the 2.75ins diameter white enamelled dial with blue Roman numerals inscribed "Bourdin Rue de la Paix, 24, Paris", to the eight day two train movement (now with cylindrical escapement - converted from silk suspension) and striking on a bell, contained in ornate ormolu case surmounted by a floral filled urn and supported by six columns with Corinthian capitols and four turned pinnacles, the shaped base with ornate scroll and cartouche ornament, 12ins high (slight chipping around right winding hole and movement altered) £250-400
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A 19th Century French ormolu cased mantel clock, No. 14537, the 3.75ins diameter white enamelled dial with blue Roman and Arabic numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in ornate ormolu case surmounted by a two-handled urn with pineapple finial, the panels cast with scroll work, and leaf scroll side mounts, the shaped base on four turned and reeded bun feet, 15.5ins high £500-700
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A 19th Century French ormolu and porcelain mounted mantel clock by J.B.D., No. 26831 11-7, the 3.5ins diameter porcelain dial decorated in blue with Roman numerals on a pink and gilt ground decorated with birds nests and floral sprays to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in ornate ormolu case surmounted by a figure of a boy shepherd seated on a rocky outcrop, the dial flanked by a further porcelain panels, on serpentine fronted base with bead, acanthus leaf and floral mounts, on bold leaf scroll feet, 17.5ins high, complete with gilt plinth of shaped outline. £1000-1500
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An early 19th Century French ormolu and green malachite mounted mantel clock, the 3.5ins diameter gilt dial with Roman numerals (worn) to the eight day two train movement with silk suspension striking on a bell, contained in rectangular green malachite case with ormolu mounts in the "Empire" manner flanked by a standing ormolu figure of a classical woman with wreath and holding a scroll in her left hand, on rectangular plinth base with acanthus leaf mounts with paw feet, 23ins high (lacking minute hand and malachite slightly chipped and damaged in places) £1200-1500
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An early 19th Century Austrian walnut and ormolu cased mantel clock in the "Empire" manner, the 5.75ins diameter white enamelled chapter ring with Arabic numerals, the gilt dial centre with enamelled calendar dial to the eight day three train movement, quarter striking and chiming on two gongs, and with silk suspension, contained in arched top rectangular walnut case in the "Empire" manner surmounted by white marble and ormolu mounted squat urn finial, the front with ornate ormolu leaf and floral mounts, floral swags and masks, on rectangular platform base with bun feet, 19.75ins high £2000-3000
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A good George III ormolu cased mantel timepiece by Weeks, Coventry Street, London, the 4ins diameter white enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals to the eight day single train movement with deadbeat escapement and engraved backplate, and with original pendulum with engraved tapered brass weight, contained in ormolu drum pattern case surmounted by urn and leaf and floral swags, on mahogany rectangular stand of flared form and with ormolu leaf scroll pattern feet, 15.75ins high (circa 1800) £4000-6000
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An early 18th Century ebonised table clock by Joseph Jackman of London Bridge, the 7.5ins arched brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, the matted dial centre with "mock" pendulum, aperture and date aperture, twin knopped/strike and calendar dial to arch and bold winged cherubs head spandrels to the eight day two train movement with verge escapement striking on a bell, the backplate engraved with bold leaf scroll ornament and maker's name and address, contained in ebonised case with moulded bell shaped top, folding brass handle and four brass pineapple finials, the arched door with front and rear, the front inset with gilt brass infill spandrels and with arched glazed side panels, on bracket feet, 17.5ins high (extensively restored and re-converted to verge escapement by Leslie Brundle, and with quarter repeating work missing - case also extensively restored) £2500-3500
Note: Joseph Jackman recorded working London 1708-1716
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Clocks belonging to the late Tony Hill of Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
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An early 18th Century ebonised table clock by John Topping of London, the 6ins arched brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, with large calendar dial, strike/silent dial and regulation dial to arch, the matted dial centre with "Mock" pendulum aperture and winged cherubs head pattern spandrels to the eight day two train movement with verge escapement striking on a bell, the backplate finely engraved with birds, urns of flowers and bold leaf scroll ornament, contained in ebonised case with bold folding brass loop handle above bell shaped top, the side panels inset with twin fretted panels, on bracket feet, 16.5ins high (extensively restored and rebuilt by Leslie Brundle and apparently quarter repeating work missing) £3000-4000
Note: John Topping recorded London, Apprentice 1691, Died 1747, described himself as "Memory Master"
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Clocks belonging to the late Tony Hill of Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
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An early 19th Century mahogany cased dial wall clock by Brockbank & Atkins of London, No. 2094, the 12ins diameter painted metal dial with Roman numerals to the eight day fusee movement with heavy brass plates and turned pillars striking on a bell, contained in case with cast bezel with domed glass and narrow turned mahogany bezel, 14.5ins high £750-1000
Note: Brockbank & Atkins recorded working London 1815-1835
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Clocks belonging to the late Tony Hill of Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
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An early 19th Century mahogany cased dial wall clock by R. Wood of London, the 12ins diameter painted metal dial with Roman numerals (dial chipped and damaged) to the eight day fusee movement with heavy tapered brass plates and turned pillars, contained in mahogany case with cast brass bezel, 13.5ins high £200-300
Note: Possibly Robert Wood recorded working in Borough, London 1799-1811 or another Robert Wood recorded working in Finsbury Square, London 1808-1811
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A late Victorian mahogany cased dial wall clock, the 12ins diameter painted metal dial with Roman numerals to the eight day fusee movement, contained in case with turned bezel, 14ins high (lacking pendulum and key) £150-200
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A late Victorian mahogany cased dial wall clock by H.J. Wibrew of Sawbridgeworth, the 12ins diameter painted metal dial with Roman numerals to the eight day chain and fusee movement, contained in case with turned bezel, 14.25ins high (side door loose but present) £150-200
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An oak wall clock, the 8ins square brass dial inscribed "F.H. Pratt of Derby" to the eight day fusee movement, contained in oak case with shaped back, 19ins overall £150-200
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A brass cased bulkhead timepiece, the 5.5ins painted dial with Roman numerals and an early 20th Century Junghans bulkhead timepiece in placed case, the 6.25ins polished metal dial with Arabic numerals (both with keys) £150-200
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An early 19th Century mahogany cased drop dial wall clock, thought to be by John Thwaites of London, No. 4402, the 12ins diameter painted wood dial with Roman numerals to the eight day fusee movement with heavy tapered brass plates and baluster turned pillars, the cast brass bezel with domed glass and the drop dial case with shaped wings, triple panel centre and curved base, 22ins high (bears handwritten label to interior "Jn. Thwaites, London, No. 4402 and dated 1809") £600-800
Provenance: From the Private Collection of Clocks belonging to the late Tony Hill of Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
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A Victorian rosewood cased drop dial wall clock by Alexander of Hexham, the 12ins diameter painted domed metal dial with Roman numerals to the eight day fusee movement with arched brass top plate, contained in rosewood octagonal fronted case inlaid in brass, the drop case with shaped glazed panel with carved sunburst brackets and curved base, 26ins high £250-350
Note: William Alexander recorded working Hexham 1848-1858
Provenance: Part of the remaining stock of Gaby's Clocks, 140 High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HT. Clock movement has been fully restored.
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A late 19th Century French brass cased cartel clock by H. & F. of Paris, No. 7139 58 and retailed by Linderoth of Stockholm, the 5.5ins diameter cast brass dial with raised enamel numeral cartouches to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in cast brass case of rococo design, 25ins high £250-350
Provenance: Part of the remaining stock of Gaby's Clocks, 140 High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6HT. Clock movement has been fully restored.
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A late 19th Century French ebonised cased wall clock, the 9.75ins white enamelled dial with raised Roman numeral cartouche to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in case of shaped and moulded outline and inlaid with mother of pearl, 24ins high £120-160
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A late 19th Century French ebonised and walnut cased wall clock by Maugeis, Chaudron, the 9.75ins alabaster dial with raised enamel Roman numeral cartouche to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in case of shaped and moulded outline and inlaid with mother of pearl, 24.5ins overall £120-160
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A late 19th Century French ebonised cased wall clock by J. Cleuvenot of St. Mihiel, the 9.75ins white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in case of shaped outline and inlaid with mother of pearl, 25.25ins high £120-160
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A late 19th Century French ebonised cased wall clock by Clair of Givors, the 9.75ins white enamelled dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in case of shaped outline and inlaid with mother of pearl, 18.5ins high £120-160
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A late 19th Century French ebonised wall clock by Dejardin et Marle, the 9.5ins dial with Roman numerals to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in circular case of shaped and moulded outline and inlaid with mother of pearl, 19.5ins high £120-160
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