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A mid 19th Century French ormolu cased mantel clock by Leroy & Fils of Paris, No. 1124, the 3.5ins diameter silvered dial with Roman numerals, to the eight day two train movement with silk suspension striking on a bell, contained in ormolu case of Rococo design in matt and polished finished ormolu, on leaf scroll feet and with conforming rectangular stand for same, 13.5ins high £600-800 plus 24% BP*
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A late 19th Century mahogany and brass mounted mantel clock retailed by A. & H. Rowley of London, the shaped gilt brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, matted dial centre and with Strike/Silent dial to arch, to the eight day two train movement striking on a gong, contained in mahogany case of "18th Century" design with inverted bell top and turned finials, fluted and part brass stopped canted corners to front, on brass bracket feet, 14.75ins high £600-800 plus 24% BP*
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A 19th Century French ormolu and white marble cased mantel clock, the 4.5ins diameter domed white enamelled dial with Arabic numerals to the eight day two train movement with silk suspension striking on a bell, contained in ormolu drum pattern case surmounted by a figure of a woman greeting cupid with a garland, on white marble and ormolu mounted rectangular base, the frieze panel cast with putti, flanked with leaves, on turned feet, 14ins high £800-1200 plus 24% BP*
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An Edwardian nickel plated and ebonised battery powered electric mantel timepiece by Ever Ready, the 4.75ins diameter white enamel dial with bold Arabic numerals, to the electrically powered movement with pendulum swinging from front to back, the whole supported by four turned columns and mounted on ebonised rectangular base, complete with nickel frame and bevel glass rectangular cover, on adjustable metal feet, 18.5ins high
Provenance: Christie's Important Clocks and Scientific Instruments, London Auction - 11th July 2003, lot 126 (with copy of invoice) £1200-1500 plus 24% BP*
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A Louis XIV tortoiseshell Boulle and gilt brass mounted mantel clock by J. F. Larse of Paris, the 10.75ins diameter cast gilt brass dial inset with shaped numeral cartouches decorated in blue with Roman numerals, to the eight day two train movement with turned brass and steel pillars and outside locking plate, altered escapement now with silk suspension and striking on a bell, contained in tortoiseshell Boulle case of bold shaped outline, surmounted by gilt brass figure of an angel holding a cornucopia seated on a globe, the incurved top section and front and sides of the case inlaid in engraved brass Boulle work of bold leaf and flowerhead form with gilt brass leaf scroll mounts and mouldings enclosed by a single glazed door, the lower panel decorated with a female figure seated in a horse drawn chariot, with shaped apron with leaf mounts and on four leaf capped scroll feet, 38.5ins high (movement with some alterations, case restored but some Boulle lifting in places)
Note: Larse (Larcay) recorded working Paris 1724-1733 and devised a single train striking and repeating mechanism, as described by Gallon in "Machines et Inventions" volume VI £2000-3000 plus 24% BP*
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A 19th Century French "Globe" clock, the gilt brass framed globe top with twin enamelled chapter rings showing hour and minute, the horizontally placed movement with balance escapement, the whole supported by three putti with acanthus leaf swags, on turned black slate base, 14ins high
Provenance: Sotheby's Important Clocks, London Auction - 11th June 1998, lot 327 £2500-3500 plus 24% BP*
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An 18th Century brass lantern clock by George Clarke, Leadenhall Street, London, No. 5373, made for the Turkish market, the 7.25ins diameter silvered chapter ring with Turkish numerals and spandrels cast with crescent ornament, to the brass framed movement with turned uprights and finials and fretted and engraved side panels, the brass and steel framed movement with verge escapement, 14.75ins high, and with later wooden wall bracket for same (lacking weight)
Note: Probably George Clarke recorded working Leadenhall Street, London1725, Livery of The Clockmakers Company 1787 - Fine Table Clock in the Wetherfield Collection, Sheep's Head Clock with Turkish figures and longcase clock in the Virginia Museum. £1000-1500 plus 24% BP*
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A mahogany cased tavern clock of "early 19th Century" design by Leslie Brundle of Westbrook, Margate, Kent, the 18ins painted wood dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, to the eight day weight driven movement with anchor escapement and maintaining power, contained in case with turned bezel, the long trunk with carved leaf ears, shaped trunk door and shaped apron, 54ins high (case split to either side of trunk and one ear detached)
Provenance: The Canterbury Auction Galleries - Auction "The Clock Sale" Tuesday 7th September 2004 - Lot 100 £250-350 plus 24% BP*
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A 19th Century American walnut and marquetry cased Regulator wall clock, the 8ins diameter painted dial with Roman numerals, to the two train movement, contained in case inlaid with marquetry and geometric ornament with arch leaf cresting, slender turned columns to sides, on shaped apron, 48ins high £80-120 plus 24% BP*
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An unusual 19th Century "Black Oak" cased wall clock, the 18th Century 11ins brass square dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and signed "G. Thatcher of Cranbrook", with matted dial centre and bearing date 1752 to the 19th Century heavy brass framed two train movement operating "Quarter Boys" striking on three bells, contained in "black oak" case surmounted by two carved oak standing "Quarter Boys" wearing crested helmets, the hood with square tapered pillars and carved with leaf bandings and Celtic style bandings above moulded scroll brackets similarly carved with scroll ornament, panelled back inset with two raised carved panels and flanked by split turned uprights, the lower shaped cresting carved with a winged Cupid's head, 72ins high
Note: George Thatcher recorded working Cranbrook pre 1716, died 1773 £300-500 plus 24% BP*
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A Victorian rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlaid stick barometer with silver scale and vernier, with shaped and moulded top, the whole inlaid with animals and floral ornament and with turned cistern cover, 38.5ins high £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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A 19th Century rosewood cased stick barometer by T. Harris & Son, 52 Great Russell Street, London, with exposed tube and engraved boxwood scale, 35ins high £100-150 plus 24% BP*
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A 19th Century oak longcase clock by H. J. Crible of Huntington, the 12ins arched painted dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the arch and spandrels painted with a basket of flowers and stooks of corn, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in oak and mahogany banded case with moulded scroll pediment, with turned and reeded pillars to hood, trunk door flanked by fluted quarter columns, on plinth base with raised centre panel and later moulded plinth, 86ins high £150-250 plus 24% BP*
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A 19th Century "North County" mahogany longcase clock by W. Crossland of Bolton, the 14ins square painted metal dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and aperture showing phases of the moon, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in mahogany case inlaid with stringings with scroll pediment and square reeded and tapered pillars to hood, shaped trunk door and on plinth base with bracket feet, 88.5ins high overall £200-300 plus 24% BP*
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An 18th Century oak longcase clock by John Mercer of Hythe, the 11ins square brass dial with wide brass chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals (formerly silvered), the matted dial centre engraved with a bird in flight and with turned aperture, to the brass framed thirty hour movement with outside locking plate striking on a bell, contained in plain oak case with moulded caddy top with turned gilt finials and plain turned pillars to hood, the plain trunk door with circular brass framed lenticule, on plinth base, 83ins high (including finials)
Note: John Mercer recorded working as a clocksmith in Hythe pre 1736 - 1779, he was also Mayor of Hythe 1756, 1768, 1772, 1777 and 1779 £400-600 plus 24% BP*
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An early 19th Century oak longcase clock by Hardeman & Son of Bridge (Canterbury, Kent), the 12ins arched brass dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the arch and spandrels painted with gold flowers, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in oak case, probably by Goulden of Canterbury, the hood with shaped "dolphin tail" cresting and gilt finials, with turned and fluted pillars to hood, arched trunk door, on bracket feet, 86ins high (including finials)
Note: Samuel Hardeman recorded working Bridge 1794-1839, and his son William Henry Hardeman recorded working 1848-1874 £450-600 plus 24% BP*
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An 18th Century oak longcase clock by William Kipling of London, the 12ins square brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, the matted dial centre with subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and turned winding holes, the spandrels in the form of two putti holding aloft a crown, with engraved borders, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in oak case banded in mahogany, the hood with moulded cornice and slender turned pillars, shaped trunk door inlaid with chequered stringings, on bracket feet, 78ins high
Note: William Kipling recorded as a fine maker working in London 1705-1737 £450-600 plus 24% BP*
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A late 18th Century mahogany longcase clock by Edward Blowers of Beccles, the 12ins arched top brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, to the eight day two train movement now striking on a gong, contained in case with arched and moulded top and plain turned pillars to hood, on plinth base with bracket feet, 87ins high
Note: Edward Blowers of Beccles recorded working second half of the 18th Century £500-700 plus 24% BP*
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A George III mahogany longcase clock by Thomas Lyon of London, the 12ins arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, recessed subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with matted dial centre, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in associated mahogany case with moulded cornice and slender turned and fluted pillars to hood, arched trunk door with plain cant corners, on plinth base, 83.5ins high
Note: Probably by Thomas George Lyon, recorded working St. Martin's-le-Grand, London 1790 £500-700 plus 24% BP*
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An 18th Century oak longcase clock by John Silke of Elmstead, the 11ins square brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, matted dial centre engraved with a bird and basket of fruit and with date aperture to the brass framed thirty hour movement with outside locking plate, contained in plain oak case with moulded caddy top and plain turned pillars to hood, plain trunk and on bracket feet, 82ins high (including later brass finials)
Note: John Silke II recorded working in Elmsted, Ashford, Kent circa 1760 - circa 1779 £600-800 plus 24% BP*
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A 19th Century mahogany longcase clock containing an 18th Century movement by John Wimble of Ashford, the 12ins arched brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the matted dial centre engraved with birds and urn of fruit, the gilt spandrels with mask and leaf scroll ornament within engraved borders, to the eight day two train five pillar movement, contained in 19th Century mahogany case probably by Goulden of Canterbury, with shaped crest rails and turned and fluted pillars to hood, arched figured veneered trunk door, on bracket feet, 82ins high (lacking finials)
Note: John Wimble recorded working Ashford circa 1680, died 1741 £700-1000 plus 24% BP*
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An inlaid mahogany longcase clock, the 12ins arched brass dial signed "Charles Horwood of Bristol", the wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, matted dial centre with subsidiary seconds dial, the arch showing phases of the moon worded "High Water at Bristol Quay", to the later three train movement striking and chiming on nine bells, contained in associated mahogany case banded in satinwood, the hood with narrow moulded cornice and plain turned pillars, the shaped trunk door inlaid in marquetry with shell, leaf scroll and bellflower swag ornament, on conforming plinth base, 86ins high
Note: Charles Horwood recorded working Bristol 1762. Died 1787. £600-800 plus 24% BP*
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A mid 18th Century black japanned longcase clock by William Harris of London, the 12ins square brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, the matted dial centre with subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and turned winding holes, the spandrels cast with putti holding aloft a crown, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in black japanned case decorated in gilt with chinoiseries, the hood with moulded cornice and blind fret frieze and plain turned pillars, the trunk door decorated with pavilions, flowering trees and birds and with brass framed circular lenticule, on moulded plinth base, 83ins high
Note: Several William Harris' recorded working in London; William (St Michaels Lane, London, 1720-1731), William (son of Francis William, London, apprenticed 1721, Clockmakers Company 1776), William (Aaron - son of William, London, apprenticed 1735, Clockmakers Company 1743-1773), or William Harris, London, apprenticed 1756 £800-1200 plus 24% BP*
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An 18th Century Dutch oak longcase clock by Pieter Klock of Amsterdam, the 12.25ins square brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, matted dial centre, subsidiary seconds dial and three apertures showing phase of the moon, day, date and month with alarum, to the eight day two train movement striking on two bells, contained in plain oak case with moulded and dentil cornice, the frieze inlaid with two birds, with plain pillars to hood, banded trunk door inlaid with oval Prince of Wales feathers, the plinth base inlaid with star motif, on bracket feet, 88ins high
Note: Pieter Klock recorded as a fine maker working in Amsterdam in the second half of the 18th Century £1000-1500 plus 24% BP*
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An early 18th Century walnut longcase clock by Obadiah Smith, Ratcliffe Highway, London, the 12ins arched brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, matted dial centre with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, to the eight day two train five pillar movement striking on a bell, contained in figured mahogany case with deep arched and moulded cornice and plain turned pillars to hood, the arched trunk door veneered in matched figured walnut panels with edge moulding, the plinth crossbanded and with double moulded plinth base, 88ins high
Note: Obadiah Smith recorded as apprenticed 1718 and member of the Clockmakers Company 1725 £1500-2000 plus 24% BP*
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A late 18th/early 19th Century mahogany longcase clock by Richard Comber of Lewes, the 12ins arched brass dial with central circular silvered dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with separate Strike/Not Strike dial to arch, to the eight day two train five pillar movement with anchor escapement striking on bell with pull repeat lever, contained in plain mahogany case with moulded cornice and plain turned pillars to hood, arched trunk door, banded plinth base with later shaped and moulded plinth, 91ins high (including finials - thought to have been reduced in height)
Note: Richard Comber recorded as a good maker working in Lewes, Sussex. Born 1742, died 1824. £2400-3000 plus 24% BP*
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An early 18th Century walnut longcase clock by James Leicester, ye Strand, London, the 12ins square brass dial with wide silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the matted dial centre with turned winding holes, with ornate cast brass handles of cherubs holding aloft a crown within engraved leaf pattern borders, to the eight day two train five pillar movement striking on a bell, contained in figured walnut case, the hood with reinstated caddy top, blind fret frieze and plain turned pillars to hood, trunk door with matched figured veneer panels in cross grain mouldings, with applied fretted panel above door and on the panel plinth, on moulded plinth base, 101ins high (including three brass finials)
Note: James Leicester recorded working London circa 1710-1729 £2400-3000 plus 24% BP*
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A late 18th Century mahogany longcase clock by Henry Goddard of Dover, the 12ins arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, with conforming recessed seconds dial and date aperture, the dial centre with matted decoration and engraved with two birds, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in mahogany case with shaped cresting and moulded cornice, fluted cant corners to hood, arched trunk door and plinth with applied astragal moulding, on bracket feet, 89ins high (including finials)
Note: Henry Goddard recorded working Dover after 1767 £3000-4000 plus 24% BP*
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