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Lot 185
A fine Louis XVI style Sevres porcelain inset ormolu cartel clock and matching aneroid barometer en suite Bearing signatures for Martinout, Paris and Passemant, au Louvre, circa 1870 The clock with circular eight-day two train bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with S. Marti et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE roundel over number 7 2, to the lower edge and A.C roundel over further number 2671 to left hand margin, the 6.5 inch convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Martinout, AParis to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced and engraved brass hands set behind bayonet fitted convex glazed repeating acanthus cast bezel, the case with finely painted oval porcelain panel of a cherub in flight holding a barometer within decorative gilt and blue ground border, and cast surround modelled as ribbon tied vine stems issuing fruiting sprays draped around the guilloche scroll bordered dial, the base with inverted break-arch panel incorporating curved gadroon cast upper border and inset with a panel with a another cherub with a globe and surveyor’s instruments within conforming blue ground border and fine repeating lappet leaf cast surround terminating with inverted acanthus leaf crest and pineapple pendant finial; the barometer with concealed aneroid mechanism and circular convex white enamel register inscribed PASSEMANT, AU LOUVRE to centre within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches and with weather observations in French to outer track, with blued steel pointer set behind convex glass fitted with a central brass recording hand, the case matching that of the clock with the upper porcelain panel similarly painted with a cherub in flight holding a telescope and the lower with another observing a globe, each 67.5cm, (26.5ins) high. A cartel clock and matching aneroid barometer of the same pattern as the current lot (but this time with the clock inscribed for Louis Montjoye, Paris) were sold at Christies New York sale of The Alexander Collection:French Furniture, Boxes & Porcelain 30th April 1999 (lot 178) for a premium inclusive $51,750.
Lot 113
ϒ A Victorian small two-day marine chronometer Charles Frodsham, London, circa 1845 The four pillar full-plate single chain fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, split bimetallic balance with keystone-shaped compensation weights, helical balance spring and faceted diamond endstone, the spotted backplate signed Charles Frodsham, London and with brass bayonet fitting dust cover, the 3.25 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with blued steel fleur-de-lys hands, subsidiary seconds and power reserve dials, and inscribed CHARLES FRODSHAM, 7 Pavement, Finsbury Park, London, No. 2012 to centre, set in a lacquered brass bowl with screw-down bezel mounted within pivoted gimbals with locking screw, the mahogany three-tier case with vacant nameplate to top surface and push button clasp for the top tier above inset ivory panel inscribed ARNOLD, CHARLES FRODSHAM, 84 STRAND, LONDON. to the middle tier, with brass key escutcheon over circular plate engraved with repeat serial number 2012 beneath, the sides with brass carrying handles, the box 15cm (6ins) wide. Charles Frodsham was born in 1810 into a family of clockmakers with his grandfather, William originating from Cheshire before moving to London prior to 1781 where he was admitted to the Clockmaker’s Company. His son, William James, had six sons, four of whom joined the firm of Parkinson and Frodsham in London; whilst Charles, the third born son set-up on his own at Barnes Place, Islington in 1834. He moved to 12 Finsbury Pavement in 1836 then to number 7 in 1838. On the death of the renowned chronometer maker John Roger Arnold in 1843 Charles Frodsham acquired the business and began trading as ‘Arnold, Charles Frodsham’ from 84 Strand, London. Unusually Frodsham was not admitted to the Clockmaker’s Company until 1845 but went on to serve as master twice in 1855 and 1862; he was also a founder member of the British horological Institute in 1858.Charles Frodsham became one of the most eminent chronometer makers of his generation who served as a juror in the 1852 International Exhibition held at South Kensington where he also showed a month duration marine chronometer with experimental ‘Duo-in-uno’ balance springs and three different forms of compound balance. In 1854 he purchased the ‘goodwill’ of the late Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy’s business which led to his appointment as Superintendent and Keeper of Her Majesty’s clocks at Buckingham Palace. Charles Frodsham died of liver disease in January 1871 and was succeeded by his son, Harrison Mill Frodsham. The business became Charles Frodsham and Company and in 1884 and then was incorporated as a limited Company in 1893 before relocating to 115 New Bond Street, London two years later where they remained well into the Twentieth Century. The firm is still trading today (from 32 Bury Street, London) as specialist in chronometer, watch and clock makers. The current lot appears to be one of the first chronometers sold by Frodsham after he acquired the late John Roger Arnold’s business in 1843 as the dial carries his former address (7 Pavement, Finsbury Square) whilst the box has a plaque for ‘Arnold, Charles Frodsham’ at 84 Strand, London. This fact is further supported by the existence (in the collection of the National Maritime Museum -accession number ZAA0058) of a small marine chronometer numbered 2025 and signed by Frodsham at 84 Strand which utilises a pocket chronometer movement made by Arnold in around 1802. From this it is reasonable to surmise that Frodsham initially used-up old stock, both from his Finsbury address and Arnolds former business, when he first started trading from 84 Strand in 1843. ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Lot 678
A Romulan disruptor rifle from J.J. Abrams' sci-fi film Star Trek. Romulans used their disruptor rifles throughout the film, most notably when they defended the drilling platform above Vulcan, before Kirk (Chris Pine) took one to destroy the platform. This classic weapon was reinvented for the new cinematic franchise: it is longer, has a bronzed, tarnished look, and has a bayonet added. Made of dense rubber, the rifle features a static trigger and is outfitted with numerous clear wires running along both sides of the weapon. It has been intentionally tarnished, painted with a rusted metallic finish and purposefully scratched to look well used in battle. Displaying some wear from production use and storage, there are some minor scuffs and scratches to the paint work. Dimensions (gun): 98 cm x 5 cm x 32 cm (381/2" x 2" x 121/2")£2000-3000 †
Lot 198
A Victorian silver caster and a pair of George III silver salt-cellars, the caster by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, London, 1897, the salt-cellars maker's mark rubbed, London, 1765, the caster lighthouse shaped and with bayonet-mounted cover, engraved with initials, the salt-cellars with beaded rim and later blue glass liners, the caster 19.5cm high, weight of silver 13.5ozt (3)
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