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A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK BY BULLOCK OF BATH, the white enamelled dial with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture signed W. Bullock, Bath, the spandrels painted with Chinese figures, the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, the dial plate indistinctly marked ' ... & Son', the hood with swan necked pediment, the trunk door with satinwood stringing, 214cm high, 44cm wide.

A MASONIC MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK BY MUIR OF GLASGOW,the steel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary date and seconds dials, signed James Muir, Glasgow, with an arch marked 'St Lux Et Lux Fuit' with a central bible between columns, with an eight day two train movement striking on a bell, with a flat topped hood, crossbanded door and bracket feet, 211cm high 48cm wide.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK SIGNED ALLAN HONU, the brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, the centre with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, signed to the arch 'Allan Honu, Irvine, '66', with an eight day two train movement striking on a bell, the hood with swan necked pediment, the trunk with quarter recessed fluted columns, 214cm high, 37cm wide.

An oak thirty-hour longcase clock, early 19th century, 12'' square painted dial signed S. Bull, Bedford, thirty-hour movement striking on a bell, 206cm. 160521 case faded, trunk door with small chips to the edges, surfaces with small scratches in parts, dial with minor scratches and minor chips to the paintwork in parts. Movement is complete, with pendulum and one weight.

An oak eight-day longcase clock, 13'' arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring, the arch with silvered plaque bearing an inscription Jos. Barnit, Birmingham, later movement, 230cm high . 160521 Case with surface scratches in parts, hood with central finial missing and chips to edges, trunk door with several chips to the left hand side edge, plinth with feet missing. Dial winding holes have been later drilled to accommodate a later 8 day movement. Movement dirty and needs cleaning but looks complete. With pendulum and two weights.

AN OAK LONGCASE CLOCK TRUNK, in the Georgian style, along with a pine fire surround, width 132cm x height 142cm, an oak hanging three tier bookshelf and a double sided coat hook plank (4)

A mid 19th century mahogany longcase clock by W Herbert Ludlow with thirty hour striking movement enclosed by a glazed hood over a pilaster and brass capital door, on canted plinth base, height 201cm.

A 19th Century mahogany longcase clock with an eight-day movement, the 14 inch painted dial with hunting scenes to the corners and subsidiary seconds and date dials (second hand missing), height 202cm, S/D.

George II walnut longcase clock by William Winrow, London, circa 1730, the hood having a stepped caddy top with two urn finials, over an arched 12'' brass dial with matted centre, silvered chapter ring and subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, all within brass capped pilasters, the eight day five pillar movement striking on a bell, the trunk, with well figured veneers, centred with a floral vase inlay in boxwood, harewood and ebony, over a crossbanded box base with later bracket plinth, height 253cmPlease note the special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches

Oak eight day musical longcase clock by Thomas Turner, London, the case and hood married to a 13 1/4'' brass arched dial, with Old Father Time automata to the arch, matted centre with subsidiary seconds and signed cartouche, within a silvered chapter ring with Strike/Silent options and four or eight bell option, three train movement striking on both a gong and eight bells, with three brass weights and pendulum, the case later carved throughout, height 240cmPlease note our special conditions regarding clocks and watches

A Georgian mahogany cased longcase clock with eight day movement, London maker etched to the silvered arched dial set within applied brass spandrels with seconds dial and date aperture. With weights, winder and case keys. H.205 W.47 D.25cm

A 19th Century Devon longcase clock, the painted dial marked 'Paddon, Modbury'.

A Victorian lacquered brass 'Litchfield Cathedral' hour striking skeleton clock Attributed to John Smith and Sons, London, for Hirst, Leeds, mid 19th centuryThe twin chain fusee gong striking movement with anchor escapement and five spoke wheel crossings set between characteristic pierced plates united by six turned pillars and modelled as two towers capped with tall faceted spire finals flanking central arched aperture with further taller spire set to the rear, the front with pierced silvered Roman cartouche numeral chapter ring engraved HIRST, LEEDS to the lower margin, with shaped outer minute track and steel moon hands, 32cm (12.5ins) high; mounted on stepped gilt wood plinth over an ogee moulded ebonised D-ended platform base rebated to locate the glass dome cover and raised on bun feet, 48cm (19ins) high overall.  Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire. Brothers George K. and John T. Hirst are recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Leeds 1851-71. The current lot can be firmly attributed to John Smith and Sons of St. John's Square, Clerkenwell, and can be compared to the design published in their 1865 catalogue; a plate from which is reproduced in Royer-Collard, F.B. SKELETON CLOCKS on page 54. A very similar example (but with platform lever escapement) is also illustrated by Royer-Collard on page 57 - which he describes as an early model dating to around 1840. The clockmaking business of John Smith and Sons of Clerkenwell can trace its roots back to 1780 but was established at the former manufactory of Colonel Mangier in St. John's Square in 1844. The firm ran extensive workshops which incorporated a dedicated brass foundry, clock case workshop and assembly areas for the various types of clocks produced and was featured in the 20th September 1851 issue of the Illustrated London News in an article entitled Visit to a Clerkenwell Clock Factory. At the Great Exhibition held that year they exhibited a year going calendar clock and another chiming clock, chiming on 8 bells and striking on a gong. Ultimately John Smith and Sons perhaps became best known for their skeleton clocks, many of which illustrated in their 1865 catalogue including models based on Litchfield Cathedral and York Minster, however they also produced many fine chiming bracket clocks, longcase regulators, wall clocks and public clocks. The business continued to produce clocks until 1938 when, due to the decline in demand for mechanical timepieces, they diversified to become specialist material stockholders and still continue in this role today.Condition Report: Clock is generally in sound original condition with no visible alterations to the mechanism or any notable replacements. The going train is working, the strike train will also run but the steel pivot post which holds the star wheel and snail is loose hence the mechanism is unable to count the strike correctly. It would appear that the tread that holds the post to the frontplate has stripped hence the frontplate will most likely need a bush inserted and the hole re-threading. This should be a straightforward repair for a skilled clockmaker hence shouldn't add much to the cost of a gentle clean service of the movement.The dial is a little tarnished/discoloured otherwise appears undamged. The stepped wooden plinth has been recently gold-painted hence may not be original to the clock; the dome and stand are also probably not original.Clock has a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine Victorian mahogany longcase regulatorThwaites and Reed, London, No. 16399 late 19th century The substantial five double-screwed baluster pillar movement with thick plates measuring 10 by 6.75 inches enclosing four-wheel train with high pinion counts and six spoke crossings to the finely cut wheels, with Harrison's maintaining power and deadbeat escapement incorporating jewelled pallets regulated by steel-rod mercury jar pendulum suspended from a brass bracket secured to the case backboard and with graduated rating nut at the base with silvered beat scale beneath, the 12 inch circular silvered brass dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials and signed THWAITES & REED, LONDON 16399 to centre within outer Arabic minute track and canted silvered bezel, the movement and dial supported on a substantial seatboard within the arched mahogany case with curved inspection hatch to the apex of the top and double locks to the full width bevel-glazed door enclosing fine foliate scroll carved and pierced apron beneath the dial and to the lower margin, on plinth base inset with a flame figured rectangular panel over moulded skirt and squab feet, 185cm (73ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire; purchased at Bonhams, New Bond Street, sale of Fine Clocks 15th December 2009 (lot 72) for £7,200. The partnership between John Thwaites and George Jeremiah Reed is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as being formed in 1808. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who 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. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. The firm 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. Condition Report: Movement is in good relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial has a few very small spots of discolouration otherwise is in fine condition with good clean silvering. The case is generally in very good original condition. Both the carved aprons to the interior (beneath the dial and at the foot of the door have had the finish cleaned back in preparation for re-polishing (probably just to 'freshen' them up), the work has not been completed hence they require a little more further cleaning back and repolishing. Otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to some very light shrinkage (minimal for a case of this age and type) and a few minor bumps and scuffs.Timepiece is complete with mercury jar pendulum (in good original condition), weight, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A William III provincial longcase clock movement with 11 inch dialE. Bernard, Southampton, circa 1695The five finned pillar two train inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and scroll border engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed E. Bernard, Southampton to lower margin, with scroll-pierced pierced blued steel hands and winged cherub and foliate cast spandrels to angles incorporating leafy scroll engraved decoration to the dial plate between, now in an oak case with complex moulded cornice and geometric parquetry band to frieze over three-quarter columns applied to the hinged glazed dial aperture and rectangular side windows to hood, over conforming complex moulded throat and parquetry-banded rectangular caddy moulded door to trunk, on parquetry decorated recessed panel fronted plinth base with moulded skirt, 190.5cm (75ins) high. An Elias Bernard is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as working in Southampton in around 1700. The movement of the current lot is well made with relatively tall plates and nicely detailed ring turning to the knops of the pillars. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the maker was most likely London-trained.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is dirty and there is evidence of moderate pinion wear (as well as punch-stamp closing to some of the pivots) hence a gentle clean and service is required. There is a vacant spare hole to the upper edge of the backplate which is most likely from a movement securing bracket (for steadying the clock when it was in its original case). The dial is generally in sound condition although at some point it has been polished hence the matting is a little soft and there are also some slight blemishes (scuffs and slight ripples to the casting). The silvering is a little rubbed and the hands appear to be well made replacements. The screws securing the spandrels are modern replacements.As catalogued the case is not the original one for the movement and dial but may have been purpose made for it at a later date (during the 18th century). The top board to the hood has been replaced, the trunk door has a slight warp and the box base would appear to have been reduced (with the parquetry largely re-laid to match that of the door) otherwise case is in sound original condition albeit with bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and historic repairs commensurate with age and use.Clock has pendulum, two weights, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George II parquetry inlaid oak eight-day longcase clockJohn Seddon, Frodsham, circa 1740The four finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12.5 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the matted centre decorated with an engraved concentric herringbone band and signed John Seddon, Frodsham to a decorative panel above the calendar, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with elaborate foliate half hour markers and arcaded minute ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the case with ogee caddy over generous double-ogee cornice, fretwork frieze and hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to angles, the sides with break-arch windows over concave throat moulding and shaped 'Dutch gable' shaped top crossbanded trunk door centred with a parquetry star and flanked by chevron banded uprights to surround, on conforming star decorated plinth base with parquetry border, ogee top mouldings and caddy moulded skirt, 216cm (85ins) high. Records relating to the Seddon family of clockmakers from Frodsham, Cheshire first appear in the Parish baptismal entries for the children of Mary Cook and John Seddon (described as a clockmaker by trade) in 1676, followed by the supposed supplying of a turret clock by John Seddon to Poole Hall in 1704. Frodsham Parish records apparently further record a John Seddon complaining of an Edward Cook in 1713. Finally Daniel Seddon, Clockmaker from Frodsham, is recorded as working 1754-85. John and Daniel Seddon were makers of very fine clocks some of which incorporated spherical globe moons in the arch and invariably displayed fine engraved detail. The current lot is typical of Seddon's work with fine decorative detailing to the movement and lively engraving to the dial. The case also exhibits parquetry star motifs which again is often seen on those housing movements by the Seddon family.Condition Report: The movement is complete and in clean working condition with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is also in clean condition and free from visible defects other than a few light spots of discolouration.The movement has a replacement seatboard which rests on sections separately applied to thin the side uprights of the case. The presence of a replacement seatboard and sections applied to case uprights means that we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case however we are generally of the opinion that they probably are (on stylistic grounds) and that the replacements to the seatboard and cheek uprights were most likely done for purely practical reasons. The case generally is in good condition having fairly recently had cosmetic work by the previous owner (an elderly lady now deceased) done to make it eminently presentable. Consequently the base has been rebuilt with a new skirt. Faults are therefore otherwise generally limited to some historic bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and other age related blemishes.Clock is complete with two weights, pendulum, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George III mahogany eight-day quarter chiming longcase clockRobert Sampson, London, dated 1785The substantial five pillar movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, chiming the hours on a graduated best of four bells and rack striking the hour on a further larger bell, the 12 inch brass break arch dial with subsidiary seconds over calendar dial incorporating recessed silvered signature plate engraved Rob't, Sampson, Petty France, Westmin'r to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, with pierced blued steel hands and cast rococo scroll spandrels to angles beneath arch applied with silvered chime/silent selection dial unusually engraved Joseph Harborne, 23th Feb'y: 1785 flanked by conforming rococo mounts, in a mahogany pagoda-top case with oval burr yew inlaid panel to superstructure, cavetto cornice and arched fretwork frieze over brass stop fluted columns flanking the glazed dial aperture, the sides with rectangular windows and quarter columns applied to bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with keystone decorated crossbanded break-arch door flanked by quarter columns over plinth base fronted with conforming shaped raised panel and turned roundels to angles, on moulded double skirt, 240cm (94.5ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire. Robert Sampson is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Westminster, London 1779-93Baillie also notes that Sampson was awarded a prize from the Society of Arts for a chiming mechanism.The engraved inscription to the circumference of the silvered chime/silent ring to the arch of the dial of the current lot is unusual and suggests that the clock was supplied as a presentation piece. A cursory online search by the cataloguer for any records relating to Joseph Harborne has so far failed to yield any information however more exhaustive genealogical research will no doubt shed some light on who was almost certainly the original owner of the present clock.Condition Report: The movement is in clean working condition having been well maintained and used in the vendors house right up to consignment for sale. The mechanism appears to be fundamentally original with no visible alterations or noticeable replacements. The dial is generally in good condition; the matting has some discolouration/dirt ingrained and the lower two spandrels are missing the lower tip to each casting. The hour and minute hands are possibly well made replacements.The movement rests on what appears to be its original seatboard which also incorporates an approximately 1/8th inch thick iron plate of the same size and shape applied to the underside to strengthen it. This plate appears to have significant age hence was most likely applied early in the clocks life. The cheek uprights of the case are notched downwards to take the seatboard and have bracing blocks applied to the inside edges, from this no absolute conclusions can be drawn as to whether the movement and dial are original to the case or not however both movement and case are very well suited hence, on balance, are most likely are original to reach other. The case is generally in good condition with faults mainly limited to age related bumps, scuffs, wear, a few small repairs/replacements to the mouldings and a little shrinkage. The finish is somewhat flat and uneven hence case would benefit from a good polish. There are no finials present.Clock is complete with three modern brass-cased weights, pendulum, two case keys and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

An impressive George III eight-day musical longcase clock with moonphaseRichard Bullock, Ellesmere, circa 1775The substantial seven pillar triple-train bell striking movement with T-shaped plates, anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and playing a choice of seven tunes every three hours on a graduated nest of ten bells with twenty hammers via a 11.25 inch pinned cylinder mounted transversely across the upper edge of the backplate, the 13 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary tune selection dial annotated EASTER HYMN/MARCH IN PTOLOMY/BANK OF FLOWERS/BEILLISLE MARCH/ROAST BEEF/NANCY DAWSON/HARVEST HOME to the symmetrical foliate scroll engraved dial centre incorporating oval reserve signed Rich'd Bullock, Elles mere, No. 539 around the calendar aperture to lower margin, within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced blued steel hands and crested female mask and scroll cast spandrels to lower angles opposing subsidiary STRIKE/NOT STRIKE and CHIME/NOT selection dials to the upper, beneath arch with rolling moonphase incorporating conforming mask-centred mounts to lunettes and unusual Classical capriccio landscape painted decoration opposing starry sky with a comet to the concentric age-of-the-moon annotated lunar disc, in a case possibly by Gillows of Lancaster with carved lobed finials over dentil cavetto moulded swan-neck pediment incorporating leafy pendant scroll and blind-fretwork infill over ogee bolection moulded break-arch glazed hinged dial aperture enclosing gilt leaf carved mask around the dial, flanked by free-standing Gothic cluster columns and the sides with rectangular sound frets and conforming columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with dentil cavetto throat and blind fretwork frieze over ogee lancet triple arch-topped flame-figured door flanked by cluster columns to angles, the plinth base with stepped ogee top mouldings over shaped chevron-line panel bordered fascia flanked by moulded canted angles over ogee bracket feet, 241cm (95ins) high excluding top finial; 254cm (100ins) high overall. Provenance: The beneficiary of the Estate of a private collector, East Midlands. Research undertaken by Brian Loomes places the earliest record of the Bullock family of clockmakers in Ellesmere, Shropshire through the Baptism of Sarah Bullock daughter of Edmund Bullock, clockmaker on 8th July 1708. Loomes further notes a baptism of an Edmund Bullock at nearby Wrockwardine in 1686, which most likely records the year of his birth. Of Edmunds work several turret clocks are known (including an example made for Chirk in 1712), numerous longcase clocks many of which are numbered, a sundial dated 1726 and at least one table clock. Edmund Bullock's son, Richard, was born in 1718/19 along with his twin sister, Hannah. Richard followed his father in becoming a clockmaker, although his exact dates appear to be unrecorded it can be safely assumed that he was working, probably alongside his father, by around 1740. Richard also numbered his clocks and maybe continued the series first established by his Edmund although there are no records to confirm this. The current lot is a particularly impressive example and would have been a very expensive commission most likely placed by a very wealthy local land owner. The mechanism is rare in that it has survived unaltered, which is unusual for a musical clock of this complexity. The quality of the case certainly befits that of the movement and exhibits details which may support an attribution to Gillows of Lancaster; namely the ogee-moulded frame to the hood door, fine quality carving to the pediment and sparing/restrained use of parquetry stringing. Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all original with no visible alterations or missing items and replacement limited to some historic re-pinioning (undertaken at time of past servicing to counter wear in the relevant pinions). The hammers and bells generally sound cleanly on the bells and testing through manual operation of the mechanism suggests that the pin/hammer tail engagement is generally very good. The tune selection feature is present and functional however the return spring that holds the lateral position to the barrel is a bit weak for its purpose. Although the trains will run/operate the mechanism is generally in dirty/neglected condition so will need a gentle clean/service before putting to use.The dial is generally in good original condition albeit with some discolouration, tarnishing and wear to the finishes. All functions (calendar, strike/time selection, moonphase, tune selection and seconds) are operational. The moon disc has some slight flaking to the painted decoration otherwise is in very good original condition.The movement retains its original seatboard. The seatboard however does not stretch to the full width of the cheeks hence much of the support is reliant on blocks applied to the inside of the cheek uprights; such blocks are present but appear fairly recent. The upper surface of the cheeks however appear undisturbed. Due to the seatboard appearing a little narrow for the case we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case.The case is generally in good condition with faults mainly limited to age related bumps, scuffs, wear, a few very small repairs and slight shrinkage. The finish is a little flat hence case would benefit from a good polish. The hood has carved gilded wood dial surround applied to the inside edge of the mask. This is an unusual (and visually striking) detail may not be original which adds weight to the probability that the movement and dial are not original to the case (as this detail serves to 'adjust' the dimensions of the mask to accommodate the current movement and dial). Notable other faults to the case include a length of slender dentil moulding missing from the throat to the left hand side, a vertical shrinkage crack to the left hand side of the trunk. The moulded skirt and ogee bracket feet are replacements probably dating to the early 20th century.Clock is complete with pendulum, three weights, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George I walnut eight-day longcase clockThomas Martin, London, circa 1720The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary second dial, calendar aperture and shaped silvered nameplate signed Tho:s Martin, Cloake Lane, LONDON to the finely matted centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll pierced steel hands and with applied twin bird and urn cast spandrels to angles beneath arch with subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by dolphin cast mounts, in a case with moulded cornice over break-arch hinged glazed dial aperture applied with three-quarter columns to angles the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with cavetto cornice over break-arch door edged with crossgrain mouldings over crossbanded plinth base with ogee top mouldings and moulded skirt, 217cm (85.5cm) high. Provenance: Private Collection, Berkshire, previously sold in these rooms, 12th September 1984, (lot 225) for £1,500. Thomas Martin is recorded in Loomes Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born around 1678, he was apprenticed to Jeremiah Martin in from 1692 until 1699 but appeared not to have gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company. In 1723 his shop on Fleet Street (presumably his Cloake Lane premises) was robbed of a number of watches; the culprits were duly apprehended and sentenced to transportation.Condition Report: Case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useChips and losses to some veneers and elements of moulding, also some old repairs and restorations. Some later elements of timber to the interior of the trunk and to elements of the case behind the hood. also some later timber to the cheeks. A cork has been applied to the rear to hold the clock in position. There are old splits and cracks The plinth base appears to have been cut down and shortened previously,Dirt and discolouration to gilt metal areas, Dirt and surface deposits to the glassThe clock movement is untested and Dreweatts cannot make any guarantees it is in working order or give any comments as to accuracy of time keeping. We recommend getting the clock appraised and cleaned/overhauled by a professional restorer prior to use. There are three winding keys, weights, and a pendulum - the three keys are all associated - they all fit the winding squares, one of traditional form (but a later make) the others are 20th century. The escutcheon to the trunk door is missing Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer

A rare George II small black japanned thirty-hour longcase clock with 8.25 inch dialJohn Worsfold, Dorking, circa 1735The posted countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum and rectangular section corner uprights riveted to both the top and bottom plates fitted with 8.25 inch square brass dial with matted centre and pierced steel hand within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and unusual mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles, the black japanned case with generous ogee cornice and plain frieze over gilt floral trail decorated hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by three quarter columns and further large foliate sprays to sides with conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with trellis panel painted concave throat over caddy moulded door faintly decorated in raised gilt with pagodas within an Oriental garden landscape bordered by further trellis panels to the surround, the sides with large scale foliate trails, over conforming decorated plinth base incorporating tall moulded skirt, 189cm (74.5ins) high. John Worsfold is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born in 1704; Loomes records him in Volume 2 as working in Dorking in 1728. The current lot is appears to be a particularly rare survivor with its relatively fragile pine case and original decoration being largely intact; its small proportions are also noteworthy. 

A fine Charles II eight-day longcase clock movement Edward East, London circa 1675-80The six finned and latched pillar movement with plates measuring approximately 7.75 by 5 inches enclosing fine delicate wheel-work, the going train with bolt-and-shutter maintaining power and anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum and the strike train with external countwheel striking on a domed bell mounted above the plates, with a 9.5 inch square gilt brass dial with slender subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine pierced and sculpted steel hands and winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and engraved Edwardus East Londini to lower margin. Edward East was born in Southill Bedfordshire in 1602 and was apprenticed in 1618 to Richard Rogers until 1626, gaining his freedom of the Goldsmith's Company the following year. He was appointed as one of the first Assistants of the Clockmakers Company (a year after the charter was granted by Charles I in 1631) later becoming Master twice in 1645 and 1653. He worked first from Pall Mall, London subsequently moving to the Fleet Street/Temple Bar area by the 1640's, in November 1660 he was appointed chief clockmaker to King Charles II. Edward East certainly had the longest and perhaps one of the most distinguished careers in English clockmaking during the 'Golden Period' taking on eight apprentices between 1643 and 1676 (including Henry Jones from 1654 to 1663). East was the only original Assistant surviving when the Grant of Arms was awarded to the Clockmakers' Company in 1671. Edward East drafted his Will in 1688 and on his death in 1696 he was clearly a wealthy man leaving property to his four children including a residence in Hampton, Middlesex and a coaching Inn called 'The Swan with Two Necks' which was bequeathed to his daughter, Anne Saunders. The current movement can be compared to an example offered at Bonhams in their sale of Fine Clocks held on 10th December 2014 (lot 85) which sold for £116,500. In particular the positioning of the movement pillars and layout of the wheel trains is very similar to that of the current lot as is the script of the signature to the lower edge of the dial. The backcock follows East's unusual practice in having the pendulum suspension block cast separate and sliding into a tapered dovetail slot. This detail is noteworthy as it facilitates the end-float of the pallet arbor to be checked hence allowing the pivot to run more efficiently.Condition Report: The movement has survived in fine original condition with no visible evidence of alteration and with minimal replacements for a mechanism of this age. The third wheel of the going train has probably been re-set/re-mounted on its arbor probably to allow the wheel to engage with a less worn part of the escape wheel pinion. The escapement pallets appear to be 19th century replacements, the escapewheel itself appears original. The strike train appears entirely original with the exception of the warning wheel which has been re-pinioned. The trains generally exhibit evidence of historic moderate pinion wear to the upper wheels of the train with some very slight careful adjustments to ensure that wheels are meshing with lesser worm parts of the pinions. The under-dial work appears complete and all-original with the possible exception of the strike lift detent which being noticeably cleaner than the remaining steelwork may be a replacement. There is one small vacant threaded hole next to the seconds arbor, the purpose of this is not obvious but it is not considered indicative of an alteration having taken place. The movement overall exhibits light pitting to the steelwork and the brass now has medium brown oxidised patination and although is essentially in working condition a very sentitive precautionary service is advised before putting into long-term service.The dial is finely proportioned and well finished but would appear to have had relatively recent work undertaken to restore the gilding and silvered surfaces. The gilding to the plate appears to have either been cleaned or most likely re-done to a high standard hence is now in fine condition exhibiting only a few very light blemishes. The un-gilded section beneath the chapter ring exhibits what appears to be old surface, this coupled with the quality of the signature and the general overall general feel and 'softness' to the angles to the front of the plate would suggest that the dial has age and, as there is no evidence to suggest otherwise, is original to the movement. The rear of the plate has a very slight 'purple' hue to the colour - this would appear to be from a coloured wax applied most likely in an attempt to darken the colour of the plate a little which may have looked a little light in colour compared to the movement after work had been done to the gilding.The spandrels appear are in fine condition; the hands are well made and show old surface to rear however they could be well executed replacements.There is no pendulum, lines or weights present with the clock although there is a crank winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine Charles III olivewood and parquetry inlaid oyster eight-day longcase clock with ten inch dialWilliam Clement, London, circa 1680The five finned and latched pillar bell-striking movement with plates measuring 6.5 by 5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with external countwheel for sounding the hour on a bell mounted above the plates, the 10 inch square brass dial with finely matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised two-tier trident half hour markers and Arabic fine minutes within the outer minute track, with sculpted pierced steel hands, gilt winged cherub head cast spandrels to angles and engraved signature William Clement Londini Fecit to lower margin, the case with rising hood fitted with a cherub-mask centred floral carved ebonised swan-neck crest over ogee cornice and foliate scroll pieced frieze fret to the entablature, above fixed glazed dial aperture flanked by ebonised Solomonic columns, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over 40 inch rectangular door inlaid with an oval starburst parquetry panel incorporating inter-looped subsidiaries above the oval lenticle and a matching slightly lobed panel beneath, set into an oyster olivewood ground with conforming quadrant decoration at the angles, line borders and ebonised D-moulded surround, the sides veneered with single panels of further olivewood oysters within crossbanded borders, the plinth base with stepped ogee part-ebonised top moulding over conforming oval and quadrant panel parquetry decoration and standing on ebonised bun feet, 199cm (78.5ins) high. William Clement is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born before 1622, possibly 1621 in St. Albans. He was made a Freeman in the Blacksmiths Company in 1654 and rose to the Livery in 1664. From around 1665 Clement lived in the Parish of St. Saviours, Southwark, possibly to escape the plague from which his two sons William and Francis may have died. In 1659 a William Clement was commissioned as Lt Colonel in the White Regiment of Foot of the Parliamentarian Army. Clement was still alive in 1675 however records from this time onwards become confused with that of his son of the same name.In 1671 William Clement supplied a turret clock for Kings College, Cambridge, this clock was traditionally considered to be the earliest surviving timepiece to be regulated by anchor escapement and long pendulum supporting the possibility that Clement was the inventor. This view was further perhaps fortified by an entry in Smith, John Horological Disquisitions (1694) which states 'Mr William Clement, had at last the good fortune to give it the finishing stroke, he being indeed the real contriver of that curious kind of long pendulum, which is at this day so universally in use among us'. From this it would be fair to interpret Smith as not crediting Clement with the actual invention of the long pendulum, but perhaps is instead indicating that he devised the arrangement subsequently universally adopted which must be the recoil anchor. Two years later William Derham in The-Artificial Clock-Maker puts the case forward for Dr. Robert Hooke, who it is said demonstrated the long pendulum to the Royal Society soon after the Fire of London, however it is not clear whether this was with a form of recoil anchor escapement (although it is generally accepted that Hooke devised the spring pendulum suspension). Another contender for its invention is Joseph Knibb who, in early 1670, supplied a turret clock for Wadham College, Oxford, complete with anchor recoil escapement and long pendulum. But again there is no documentary evidence to support a view that Knibb actually devised this form of regulation. In 1677 William Clement was made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers Company and the following year was appointed Assistant by unanimous consent and approbation and for good reasons and especial esteem. He later served as Warden in 1690 and Master in 1694. In 1697 Clement signed the Oath of Allegiance and was from September of that year excused from attending meetings on account of his age. From April 1704 he received charity payments from the Company until his death in July 1709.  The case of the current lot is fine example of a rare type which appear to have only been made in fairly small numbers for the relatively short time span of circa 1680-85. Two comparable cases housing movements and dials by Joseph Knibb are illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover C.B. and Parkes D.W. Early English Clocks on page 254 (Plate 340) and Lee, Ronald A. The Knibb Family * Clockmakers on page 32 (Plate 23); another this time for a movement and dial by Joseph Windmills, is pictured in Bruton, Eric The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks on page 134 (number 83); and finally a fourth by Tompion can be found in Dawson, Percy G. THE IDEN CLOCK COLLECTION on page 70. The dial of the present clock notable in that there is no subsidiary seconds to the centre, this very much follows the practice of Joseph Knibb, who from about 1680, appeared to more often than not dispense with the provision of a subsidiary seconds dial. From this it would seem that with the current clock Clement was keeping abreast of fashion by supplying an example which emulated that of his prolific rival.  

A fine Charles II ebonised thirty-hour longcase clock with unusual figural engraved 10 inch dialUnsigned but possibly by John Wise, London, circa 1678The four-finned and latched pillar bell striking movement with plates measuring 6.75 by 4.75 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with double-cut external countwheel and sounding on a large vertically planted bell supported above the plates on a large triangular iron stand screwed to the backplate, the 10 inch square brass dial finely engraved with figures morphing into bold foliate scrolls depicting a Centaur with a bow and arrow challenging a dolphin over a trumpeting putto and incorporating calendar aperture to centre, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the outer minute track, with fine generous scroll-pierced sculpted steel hands and the upper spandrels engraved with reclining naked figures of Chronos to the left opposing a cellist to the right, the lower spandrels with stylised foliate designs within line scribed border to the edge of the dial plate, the case with triangular pediment over generous ogee moulded cornice, plain frieze and Solomonic twist three-quarter columns flanking the fixed dial aperture, the sides with large rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat moulding over 41 inch rectangular door centred with an oval lenticle and with early type eagle-head cast brass escutcheon mount within D-moulded surround, on plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding and bun feet, 204.5cm (80.5ins) high. The current lot is extensively photographed and described in Darken, Jeff and Hooper, John English 30-Hour Clocks Origin & Development 1600-1800 pages 59-63 and 324. In addition of having the rare feature of a double-cut countwheel (that revolves once rather than twice every twenty-four hours), Darken and Hooper also note that the wheels are mounted directly onto shaped and tapered arbors without the use of collets. The inverted Y-shaped bell support is also highlighted with this feature leading Darken and Hooper to confidently suggest an attribution to John Wise senior (along with the countwheel and general 'feel' of the movement). Finally the cataloguer also notes that the turning of the movement pillars, with the fins being divided from the knops by fluid u-shaped channels, is executed in a manner often seen in movements by the Wise family; an example sharing this detail by Thomas Wise was sold in these rooms 7th September 2010 (lot 112). Indeed the movement is very well built with confident detailing and generous use of materials throughout which certainly befits a maker of Wise's calibre. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn.The extraordinary engraved decoration to the dial of the current lot is both very fine in its execution and highly original in its design. Although extremely unusual this particular type of decoration is not unique as one or two other examples are known to exist including a hooded wall clock and a dial from which the upper spandrel decorations were transcribed and used to decorate the cover and frontispiece of W.F. Bruce's 2013 catalogue of EARLY ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS 1615-1700.Finally the case being ebonised pine is a notably rare survivor. The hood has the early feature of large side windows and has not been cut for a door at the front. Although retains its original rising channels to the rear inner edges the corresponding tongues to the backboard are no longer present hence it can now be drawn forward rather than having to be drawn upwards to expose the dial. The trunk door is also fitted with a rare form of 'eagle-head' cast brass key escutcheon mount which is only generally seen on early architectural cases.  

A William III walnut and floral marquetry longcase clock of one month durationThomas Stubbs, London, circa 1695The six finned pillar bell striking movement with five wheel trains, high position external countwheel and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, conforming calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial to the rosette decorated matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to outer track and signed Tho: Stubbs, Londini Fecit to lower edge, with fine pierced and sculpted steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles within a fine herringbone engraved border, in a case with ebonised ogee moulded cornice and floral trail engraved frieze over fixed glazed dial aperture incorporating conforming marquetry to surround and flanked by Solomonic three-quarter columns to the front angles, the sides with rectangular windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with stylised dolphin and floral trail decorated convex throat moulding over 42 inch rectangular door inlaid with an architectural urn within bird inhabited flowering foliage into an ebonised ground and centred with an oval lenticle, the sides now veneered with twin line-bordered panels over base with stepped ogee top moulding and later floral marquetry to fascia, on moulded skirt, (case with historic repairs/restoration), 220cm (86.5ins) high. Thomas Stubbs is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as apprenticed to John Lyon of Warrington and was made a Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in 1685. He did not sign the 1697 oath of allegiance and Loomes notes that there appears to be no record of him after 1698.Condition Report: Movement has survived in good original condition with the only noticeable replacements being the escapewheel and pallets. The mechanism will run and strike however the line for the strike train is currently snapped and the mechanism is in dirty/neglected condition hence a sensitive clean/service will be required before the clock could be put to use. The seatboard is probably original however it rests on blocks approximately 1 inch thick applied to the tops of the cheeks hence we cannot offer any assurances that the movement and dial are original to the case although both are very well suited and are a very good match in both age, quality and proportions. The movement is also secured in position via an iron steady post mounted on the backboard and pinned through the backplate. This detail has significant age but may not be original.The dial has lost its silvering and is a generally somewhat dirty/discoloured but otherwise appears to be in sound original condition retaining original hands and spandrels.The case can be best overall described as being sound but in unrestored 'country house' condition with 19th century restoration/improvement and overall minor shrinkage bumps, scuffs and other faults commensurate with its age and a period of neglect. The top board to the hood is an older replacement with some historic worm damage, the hood was rising and now slides forward - the front has never been cut for a door and the carcass is very sound with relatively minimal movement. Externally the veneers to the sides are 19th century replacements (burr figured) and there are some losses to the chin mouldings most notably to the rear of the left hand side. The trunk has also had the sides and the frame surrounding the door have also been re-veneered in burr figured timber (possibly elm or maple?) most likely during the 19th century but otherwise are in good condition. The trunk door retains original marquetry veneers with some minor lifting towards the upper and lower margins (where the bracing clamps are joined to the main board of the door). Internally the trunk door hinges are 19th century replacements but the lock appears original. The backboard continues into the base but stops probably around 4-5ins short of where the original level of lower edge of the external 'box' of the base would have been. The sides continue down to the same level - it is possible that this is the original length of each (being a 12 inch dial case) or they have lost up to 4-5 inches off their height at the bottom. The exterior 'box' of the base is entirely 19th century (including the top mouldings which abut the lower edge of the door) and have been veneered in the same burr veneers as the sides of the trunk and hood. The front incorporates marquetry which despite a heavy vertical crack down the centre appears essentially complete. The skirting is also a 19th century addition. The clock has a pair of heavily modified brass-cased weights, a pendulum and case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A fine and Rare William and Mary small figured walnut eight-day longcase clock Christopher Gould, London, circa 1690The six finned and latched pillar bell-striking movement with plates measuring 7.75 by 5.5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the strike train with external countwheel for sounding the hour on a bell mounted above the plates, the 10.25 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes to the finely matted and rose engraved centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to the narrow outer track, with scroll pierced sculpted steel hands and winged cherub mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles incorporating leafy trail engraved infill decoration between and signed Chr' Gould, Londini fecit to lower margin, the case with generous projecting ogee cornice and foliate scroll pieced frieze fret to the entablature above hinged glazed dial aperture flanked by Solomonic columns, the sides with rectangular glazed windows and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over 41 inch rectangular door veneered in burr walnut, with scroll cast brass key escutcheon mount and bordered by crossgrain D-mouldings, the sides with three crossbanded panels, the plinth base with stepped ogee top moulding over crossbanded burr-figured front panel and bun feet, 190cm (74.75ins) high.Although Christopher Gould is generally regarded as one of the leading makers from the 'Golden Period' of English clockmaking relatively little is known about him. He is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as being made Free Brother of the Clockmakers' Company in April 1682 and is believed to have been married to Mary Rand in January 1684. Gould took many apprentices including Andrew Clarke (through Daniel Stevens) in 1682; Thomas Cartwright (through Richard Watts) in 1693 and Charles Gould (son of John Gould of Middlemarsh, Dorset) in 1701. In 1697 Gould signed the Clockmakers' Company oath of allegiance and is thought to have married his second wife, Jane Cosham, in 1702. In 1713 Gould was made a Beadle but had become destitute (was declared bankrupt in 1706) and received a charity pension from the Company until his death in 1718. His widow subsequently received the pension until at least 1720 when it is thought she paid off a debt of £5 19s 4d to the estate of the watch casemaker, William Jacques.Many examples of Gould's work survive and are generally of very high quality in both their construction and design. Most notable are a series of miniature longcase clocks, an example of which is illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover C.B. and Parkes D.W. Early English Clocks on page 289 (Plate 402). In addition Gould is also known for his miniature hooded wall timepieces (see Early English Clocks pages 491-92, Plates 726-28) as well as at least two surviving magnificent 'mulberry' veneered grande-sonnerie striking longcase clocks with cases supplied by Tompion's casemaker (see Darken, Jeff Ed. Horological Masterworks pages 198-203).The movement of the current clock is finely made with six latched pillars and the case can perhaps be justified in being described as perfect in its proportions. Furthermore the use of fine figured veneers uninterrupted by a lenticle (or any other form of decoration) exhibits a degree of restrained sophistication that places it amongst the best examples of the period. Indeed it is suggested by Percy Dawson in Early English Clocks (on page 267) that the generous use of fine tightly figured walnut arguably reached it height during the 1690's, with two cases, both dating to around 1690 and housing movements by Tompion and East, being subsequently pictured on page 279 (Plates 379-80) to illustrate his observations. The case of the present lot would certainly sit alongside the two illustrated by Dawson and also benefits from having particularly fine mellow colour and patination.Condition Report:Condition reports for this lot are available from the Clocks Department upon request (clocks@dreweatts.com).Condition Report Disclaimer 

A Queen Anne walnut eight-day longcase clock with moonphaseSimon DeCharmes, London, circa 1710The five finned pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with steel hands and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles beneath shallow-profile arch centred with a subsidiary 'penny-moon' dial incorporating engraved lunar disc to verso and ring engraved for the age of the lunar month to circumference flanked by unusual winged cherub inhabited scroll cast gilt mounts, the case now with generous break-arch cornice over hinged glazed dial aperture and rectangular side windows to hood, the trunk with 41 inch quarter-veneered rectangular door and sides incorporating veneered panels within crossbanded front and rear margins, on conforming plinth base with generous cavetto skirt, (case with alterations), 217cm (85.5ins) high. Simon DeCharmes was a French Huguenot immigrant clockmaker who is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from circa 1688, he became a free brother of the Clockmaker's Company in 1691 and is thought to have been working in London until around 1730 before possibly returning to Paris. 

A figured walnut eight-day longcase clock with moonphaseThe dial signed for John Hodges, London, circa 1730 and laterNow with purpose made four pillar rack and bell striking movement incorporating anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with subsidiary seconds dial and Ho-Ho bird decorated calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes to outer track, with pierced steel hands and female mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles within a herringbone engraved border now incorporating Strike/Silent switch at 9 o'clock, the arch with rolling moonphase featuring aperture revealing age of the moon at the apex flanked by herringbone engraved infill over scroll engraved lunettes and with applied silvered plate engraved JOHN HODGES, ST CLEMENTS LANE, LONDON to upper margin, in a case with ogee cornice and scroll-pierced quadrant sound frets over hinged break-arch glazed dial aperture flanked by columns and rectangular side windows with conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards to the rear, the trunk with concave throat over triple-line strung break-arch door with fine crossgrain mouldings over conforming plinth base with later moulded skirt incorporating shaped apron, 231cm (91ins) high. A John Hodges is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born around 1700 and apprenticed to Francis Chapman in 1714. He gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1722. These records are believed to relate to the maker of the same name who is known to have been working from St. Clements Lane, London in 1729 and Exchange Alley in 1738.The movement of the current lot has been renewed most likely in the mid 19th century with the original substituted by a well-executed mechanism made to fit the original dial without alteration to the latter.Condition Report: As catalogued the movement is a 19th century replacement purpose made for the movement and dial hence all functions are connected and there is no awkward 'adaptations' to the dial to make the movement fit. The mechanism is working order but requires a clean/service before putting to use. The dial is in sound but dirty/discoloured condition. The left hand margin has a strike/silent lever which is probably and addition including the engraved text to the chapter ring. The hands are 19th century replacements.The dial is probably original to the case however as the movement is a replacement no categorical assurances can be given. The case is generally in good original unrestored condition. The hood may have originally had a caddy superstructure and the frets have some lifting/distortion as well as one or two small losses. The right hand throat moulding has a horizontal crack. The trunk door has relatively light horizontal shrinkage cracking to the base of the arch and just up from the lower edge; the frame around the door also has a couple of cracks. The plinth has some edge chipping and wear to the veneers otherwise appears in sound condition, the skirting is a later addition. Faults are otherwise generally limited to relatively light age related bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age.Clock has two weights, pendulum, case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer

A Scottish Regency brass inlaid mahogany eight-day longcase clockJ. and W. Howden, Edinburgh, circa 1820The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with thick plates, Harrison's maintaining power and anchor escapement regulated by wood-rod pendulum with large lenticular brass-faced bob, the 13.25 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds over calendar dials and signed J. & W. Howden, Edinburgh to centre, with Arabic five minutes to outer track and blued steel moon hands, the Gothic lancet-top case with ogee cornice over hinged cast brass glazed bezel within line bordered panel infill incorporating stylised lobed motifs, the sides with circular sound frets, the trunk with cavetto throat over flame-figured lancet-shaped door and further brass line decorated upper quadrant panels flanked by brass stop-fluted quarter columns to angles, the plinth base applied with ebonised reeded panel mouldings to front over a canted skirt, 207cm (81.5ins) high. James and William Howden formed a partnership to continue their father's (James senior) business on his death in 1809. James was a London-trained clock and watchmaker and his brother William was a jeweller and silversmith. They initially worked from 3 Hunter Square, Edinburgh but had moved to 9 South Bridge (House 5 Buccleuch Place) by 1815. The partnership continued until William's death in March 1814 when the business became James Howden and Company. 

A collection of twenty longcase and lantern clock bellsAnonymous, mainly 18th centuryIncluding two Knibb style 'pork pie' bells and a large chamber clock bell measuring 17cm (6.75ins) in diameter, (20).Condition Report: One of the standard longcase clock bells has an invisible crack (has a dead sound) another has a small chunk chipped out of the rim otherwise bells appear to be in sound usable condition.Condition Report Disclaimer

A large collection of eight-day longcase clock pulleysAnonymous, mainly 18th centuryComprising fifteen pairs, a set of three, and twenty-five single; with two wooden thirty-hour longcase/lantern clock pulleys, (qty). 

A pair of brass-cased eight-day longcase clock weightsAnonymous, late 17th to early 18th centuryEach cylinder measuring approximately 7.25 inches long by 2.5 inches diameter, with rounded bases, brass caps and suspension posts. 

A pair of brass-cased month-duration longcase clock weightsAnonymous, late 17th to early 18th centuryEach cylinder measuring approximately 9.25 inches long by 3.25 inches diameter, with rounded bases, brass caps and suspension posts.Condition Report: Both weights are 12.5kg  Condition Report Disclaimer

A collection of forty-three longcase clock crank keysAnonymous, late 18th century and laterOf varying sizes and including thirty-one with turned wooden handles, (43). 

A collection of fifty-five longcase clock crank keysAnonymous, mainly 18th centuryOf varying sizes and including thirty-five with turned wooden handles; with a cast brass clock winding key in the 17th century style, (56).Condition Report: Please contact the department for additional imagesCondition Report Disclaimer

A William and Mary eight-day longcase clock movement with 10 inch dialUnsigned, circa 1690 and laterThe outside countwheel bell striking movement with four (formerly six) finned pillars pinned through the backplate and anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, the 10 inch square brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, calendar aperture and ringed winding holes to the matted centre within applied narrow Roman numeral chapter ring now reversed with the rear engraved with feathered cruciform half hour markers and small Arabic fine minutes within the slender minute ring, now with rococo scroll cast spandrels to angles, (the trains with significant historic reworking and replacements, no pendulum or weights). Although the current movement has seen a significant degree of reworking and replacements to the trains several interesting details survive. Perhaps the most notable are the movement pillars which are unusually pinned through the backplate. This detail is very rarely seen on London made examples but appears in the work of John London of Bristol in particular a movement illustrated in Darken, Jeff (ed.) TIME & PLACE English Country Clocks 1600-1840. In addition to being pinned through the backplate the present mechanism was also originally made with six (perhaps even seven) pillars which again mirrors the example by John London. The dial is also noteworthy in the plate is particularly thick at the centre (in excess of one eighth of an inch) but thins down to less than half of this thickness at the edges. This feature has been observed on early examples from the workshop of Joseph Knibb in particular during his time in Oxford and is suggestive of a high quality approach by a regional maker. The chapter ring has been reversed but retains its original engraving to the reverse side. This engraving is fairly distinctive with very tight and heavily 'feathered' cruciform half hour markers which at first glance can be mistaken for asterisk markers - a design favoured by early West Country makers. The chapter ring is also fairly narrow measuring only 1.375 inches which is suggestive of an early date.The movement has clearly seen alterations mostly to the strike train. Evidence in the plates indicates that the pivots were positioned further towards the centre and form an inwards arc. This allowed for a seventh pillar to be positioned towards the right hand margin to match the one on the left. It would also appear that original escape wheel was of smaller diameter and the pallets were positioned lower down. From this it is maybe appropriate to speculate that the subsequent provision of a larger diameter escape wheel required the repositioning of the strike train due to lack of space. In all the current lot is very much an interesting relic which could either serve as a study-piece or be restored as a functioning relatively early movement with a 10 inch dial. 

A George III eight-day longcase clock movement and dialBenjamin Gray and Justin Vulliamy, London, circa 1770The five pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement incorporating delicate inverted Y-shaped pallets regulated by a wood-rod seconds pendulum with large brass-faced lenticular bob, the 12 inch square brass dial with large diameter subsidiary seconds ring over applied shaped nameplate engraved Benj'n: Gray, Just: Vulliamy, London and calendar aperture to the finely matted centre within an applied Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with scroll-pierced steel hands and twin bird and urn cast brass spandrels to angles (no weights). Very little is known about Benjamin Gray however in 1738 he was working from 'Ye Sun Dyall in Thatched House Court', St. James' Street West with these premises, along with others, previously being Lord Shelburn's house, which was demolished. In 1742 he became watchmaker to King George II. Justin Vulliamy was born in Pay de Vaud, the watchmaking heartland of Switzerland, in 1712. He initially trained and moved to Paris to make watches there, but when George Graham invented the cylinder escapement he came to London (in around 1730), to familiarise himself with it. It was around this that time he met Benjamin Gray with whom he subsequently formed a partnership. In 1746 Vulliamy married Benjamin's daughter, Mary and they subsequently had four children, Jane, Benjamin, Lewis and Mary. Justin Vulliamy was proud of his roots, and took the lead in permanently establishing the Swiss Church in London in 1762. Whilst Vulliamy was in partnership with Gray their work was signed with both names. After the death of Gray in 1764 Vulliamy signed with either his full name or the shortened version 'Just. Vulliamy'. In around 1780 Justin's son, Benjamin, joined his father in partnership and the workshop subsequently adopted the practice of signing their work with the family surname 'Vulliamy' alone. Justin Vulliamy died in 1797 leaving the business in the hands of his son, Benjamin, who in turn passed it on to his son, Benjamin Lewis, who worked from 52 Pall Mall, served as Warden of the Clockmakers' Company 1821-5 and was appointed Master five times. All three generations of the Vulliamy clockmaking family benefitted from Royal patronage. Condition Report: The movement is complete and appears all-original with no evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is in working condition but is a little dusty from storage so a gentle service is advised. The crutch appears original but is bent. The dial has lost its silvering to the chapter ring, seconds dial and signature plate otherwise retains old (perhaps original) finishes in good condition albeit now somewhat a little muted/mellow in color. The hands and spandrels appear original and undamaged; the hands have been black painted. There is s mall slot to the edge of the plate at 9 o'clock suggesting that a strike/silent selection lever was once fitted but is no longer present.The movement retains securing bolts to the lower pillars, has a wood rod pendulum, lines but no seatboard, pulleys or weights.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A Charles II style small ebony architectural longcase clock case with 8 inch square dial apertureAnomynous, 20th centuryThe rising hood with triangular pediment over crisply moulded projecting cornice, lintel and Doric three-quarter columns with gilt caps and bases flanking fixed the dial aperture, the sides with tall rectangular glazed apertures and conforming half columns set against the rear stiles, the trunk with convex throat over 41.5 inch slender rectangular door applied with two long around a central short raised panels within a complex mounded surround, the sides of conforming panel outline, on stepped ogee top plinth base decorated with further matching panels to front and sides over moulded skirt, 187cm (73.5ins) high; with an ebonised table clock case, 19th century, with 6.25 inch square dial aperture and canted mouldings, (lacking handle), 29cm (11ins) high.Condition Report: The hood is missing the brass base to the left hand side rear half pilaster and has two losses (each approx. 4 ins long) of the veneer to the drop beneath the chin moulding - one to the front left and the second to the rear right hand side. The trunk door is bowed with the centre projecting forward by around 5/8ths of an inch at the lock. The base has a vertical crack to the front and is missing the length of moulding that forms the top of the right hand side panel. The skirt is lacking its top moulding to the front.The table clock case has no handle, front door glass and the locks are replacements, the caddy is lacking much of its finish also. The veneers are stained fruitwood onto a pine carcass. Condition Report Disclaimer

The remnants of a Charles II month-duration longcase clock movement Firmly attributed to the workshop of Joseph Knibb, circa 1685 and laterThe five finned and latched pillar two-train movement with plates measuring 7.5 inches by 5 inches enclosing five-wheel going train with enlarged centre wheel pinion to reduce the duration to eight-days and anchor escapement for regulation by a seconds pendulum, the strike train now adapted to sound the hours via a later low position external countwheel advanced via an unusual arrangement of single pallet engaging with a ratchet wheel checked by a leaf spring (lacking bell, pendulum, dial and weights; escapewheel incomplete and generally in neglected condition); with a thirty hour longcase clock movement, unsigned, late 17th century with four finned pillars, external countwheel and anchor escapement for regulation by seconds pendulum, (lacking pendulum, weights, dial, bell, minute wheel, pipe and pivot post), height of plates 15.5cm (16.125ins approx.), (2).  Joseph Knibb was born in Claydon, Oxfordshire in 1640. He is generally thought to have been apprenticed in around 1655 to his cousin Samuel Knibb in Newport Pagnell, before moving to Oxford circa 1662 (the same year that Samuel moved to London). In 1670 Joseph moved to London handing over the Oxford business to his younger brother, John. The reason for this move was probably to administer the estate of Samuel who is thought to have died by the summer of 1671. Joseph Knibb presumably took on Samuel's former workshop as by 1675 he was recorded as working from 'The Dyal' near Sargeants Inn in Fleet Street. By 1693 he had moved to 'The Clock Dyal' Suffolk Street, near Charing Cross. As Joseph became established in London his work became more individual/distinctive, often demonstrating an inventive and refined approach both in the detailing and specification of the movements and choice of case design. He is perhaps best known for his experimentation with alternative striking such as Dutch, Roman and double-six grande sonnerie as well as long duration clocks. In 1697 Joseph Knibb sold up the London business (presumably to Samual Aldworth, former apprentice of John Knibb of Oxford) and retired to Hanslop in Buckinghamshire where he died in December 1711. The first movement in the current lot exhibits many features which allow a firm attribution to the workshop of Joseph Knibb. These include lack of bridge for the under dial motionwork, evidence of single-foot pendulum suspension coupled with separately cocked rear pallet arbor pivot, distinctive latch profile and relative thin/delicate plates. The going train appears to have survived largely in its original layout with duration reduced to eight-days by increasing the size/count of the pinion to the centre wheel which has required the first wheel to be repositioned. The strike train has been adapted for a low position countwheel which, due to the gearing involved, is advanced/driven by a flag to the second wheel arbor engaging a spring-checked ratchet applied to the rear of the countwheel. Evidence in the form of spare holes and other witness marks indicate that a smaller countwheel (positioned higher up the plates) was driven direct by a pinion applied to the second wheel with a locking detent positioned near the top right hand corner. Although altered and in very neglected condition this rare movement presents as an interesting study piece from which knowledge can potentially be imparted through the process of restoration. 

A rare weight driven small 'diamond' dial wall timepiece movement with alarmUnsigned but with similarities to the work of the Knibb family, late 17th centuryThe four distinctive baluster pillar turned movement with slender plates measuring 7 by 2.75 inches enclosing three wheel train incorporating verge escapement regulated by short bob pendulum, the frontplate with the top corners cut to follow the profile of the dial and the right hand side applied with a transverse alarm mechanism sounding on a small bell mounted above the plates, the 6 inch square brass dial orientated 45 degrees to form a diamond and with starburst engraved alarm setting disc to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with unusual pendant half hour markers, with pierced steel hand and winged cherub mask spandrels to angles. Diamond dial wall timepieces are an unusual and rare variant which appeared to gain some popularity during the latter quarter of the 17th century as an alternative to lantern or hooded alarum timepieces. Such timepieces are discussed by Bill Linnard in his three articles entitled Diamonds are Forever?, More Diamond Dials and Diamonds Galore published in the May 2005, April 2006 and April 2007 issues of the Horological Journal respectively. Linnard surveys thirteen other examples which he dates between circa 1670 and 1740. The earliest example he describes is a thirty-hour single-handed spring driven timepiece by John Wise of London which he dates to around 1670, with the next being the circa 1680 weight-driven alarm timepiece by Joseph Knibb illustrated in Dawson, Percy G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 530 (plates 781-3). Other examples by Leading London makers such as Tompion (now cased as a table clock) and Samuel Watson are also discussed. More recently diamond dial wall timepieces have featured in articles published in Antiquarian Horology by Jonathan Betts (Showtime at Oxnead: The timekeepers depicted in 'The Paston Treasure; Vol XXXIX June 2018, pages 215-24) and Martyn Pettifer (Another Diamond; Vol IVI June 2020, pages 209-13).It would appear that the vast majority of diamond dial wall timepieces were constructed with one of the movement plates formed with the top and bottom sections angled by ninety degrees to create integral top and bottom plates to which the other plate is joined by pinned tenons. This type of 'box frame' construction can be seen on an example by John Knibb, Oxford (ex Shapiro collection) sold in these rooms on Tuesday 11th March 2014 (lot 144) as well as the timepiece discussed by Martyn Pettifer in his article. The construction of the current lot however is more akin to that of traditional longcase or table clocks with plates united by separate turned pillars, hence can be compared to the relatively early example by Joseph Knibb illustrated in Early English Clocks on page 530 (plates 781-3). In addition to the general basic layout of the movements both the current lot and the example signed by Joseph Knibb have related baluster-shaped pillars; with the castings seen on the present example being of the pattern often seen on table clocks by both the brothers John and Joseph Knibb. In addition to the presence of the distinctive pillar castings the wheelwork of the present movement is also notably fine incorporating concentric line detailing to the rims and a greatwheel of 96 teeth. The movement plates are also reasonably thin/delicate which when considered alongside these other factors would support the idea that the mechanism was perhaps made in the workshops of either John or Joseph Knibb and then supplied to another maker for finishing. Condition Report: The movement has at one point been converted to anchor escapement hence the current escapement is a re-conversion. The backplate has spare holes form the anchor backcock as well as a filled aperture for the previous anchor pallet arbor and another threaded hole most likely from an alternative previous location of the bell stand as well as one lower down for a pendulum hook. The frontplate has a spare hole from the previous anchor pallet front pivot otherwise appears to be in original condition. The alarm mechanism is a restoration. The movement is in working condition. The dial is in good original condition except for the lower spandrel which has now been substituted for section of engraved brass fret and the chapter ring is no longer silvered. The seatboard is most likely later and there are no weights, pulleys or lines present with the timepiece.The overall design would suggest that the mechanism rested in a seatboard into a case that was essentially either of relatively standard rectangular design but with diamond dial aperture, or a case of diamond form (matching the dial) but with a fairly large frame to enclose the movement and allow for a narrow seatboard. Condition Report Disclaimer

An electro-magnetic 'Jubilee' longcase regulator timepieceJohn Wilding, Petworth, 1992Built to a design by E.T. Wesbury with Scott's notched escapewheel shunted by a detent attached to the shaft of the seconds pendulum incorporating heavy cylindrical iron bob and T-bar suspension and impulsed by a second detent driven by a twin coil solenoid activated by electrical contacts opened and closed by the escapement, the mechanism applied to a shaped cast iron backplate incorporating wide-jaw pendulum suspension bracket and posts to support the brass plates for the dial motionwork driven by worm take-off from the escapement, with skeletonised Roman numeral chapter ring signed John Wilding, Petworth 1992 to inner margin and brass hands, the case with moulded cornice above tall rectangular glazed front door and conforming windows to sides, on plinth base with moulded skirt, 163cm (64.25ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire; purchased from a selection of clocks consigned by John Wilding offered at Bonhams Knightsbridge, London in their sale of Clocks and Watches 24th May 2011 (lot 279) for £660.  John Wilding initially worked as an agricultural engineer after WWII whilst making clocks from articles published in Model Engineer in his spare time. This led to him devising horological projects which became the subject of instructional articles in the same periodical as well as the Horological Journal. For a short period John Wilding worked in a London horological workshop managed by Ron Rose and as a wheel cutter which provided him with the additional skills and knowledge to publish no less than 29 books on either individual clock making projects or horological techniques. For his contribution to the field he was made a fellow of the British Horological Institute in 1986 and was awarded the Institute's Barrett Silver Medal in 1998.The current lot is built to the design originally published as a series in Model Engineer during 1958 and latterly in his book entitled The Construction of the M. E. Jubilee Clock. In the Bonhams catalogue description for the current lot John Wilding notes:This timepiece was originally designed by E.T.Westbury for the Jubilee issue of Model Engineer. It employs the Scott's notched tooth count wheel. There were one or two difficulties with the design and I rectified these. It has become a very popular clock.Condition Report: Timepiece is in sound original condition and is in working condition (was running when removed from the vendors house). The battery has been substituted by a mains operated DC power supply which is present with the lot. The dial is in god original unrestored condition with one or two very minor age related patches of discolouration in places; the chapter ring is very slightly bowed but can be very easily straightened. The case also is in good condition with a few minor bumps and scuffs only. The timepiece is complete with pendulum and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer

A George II oak longcase clock, the blind fret carved frieze over a brass dial with urn spandrels, and engraved matted centre, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, inscribed Hampson Wrexham 967, over a crossbanded case with plinth base, the eight day movement striking on a bell, dial 31 cm square, total height 208 cm

An early 19th century oak and mahogany crossbanded longcase clock, the painted square dial inscribed Jas. & Geo. Grant, Bromsgrove, with date aperture, the 30 hour movement striking on a bell, the trunk inlaid with a butterfly motif (woodworm damage to the hood), 12 inch dial

An early 19th century inlaid oak and mahogany Yorkshire longcase clock, the swan-neck pediment hood enclosing an arched painted dial depicting cattle over rose painted spandrels, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and date dials, inscribed Harrison Tadcaster, the eight day movement striking on a bell, 243 cm high, dial 14 inches

A 19TH CENTURY OAK EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK BY J.HALL - DESFORD ARCHED BRASS DIAL TWIN WEIGHT / PENDULUM H-229 CM DIAL 12"

AN ANTIQUE OAK AND MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK CASE - NO WORKINGS H-212CM

A. Matthews, Ely. An early 19thC longcase clock, the arched dial painted with a rural scene of harvesting etc., above floral spandrels, eight day full pillar movement in oak and mahogany crossbanded case box with stringing, etc., 216cm high.

Willson, Lincoln. An early 19thC longcase clock, the arched dial painted with a lady and child within a rural setting, above floral spandrels, with an eight day four pillar movement, in oak mahogany and rosewood crossbanded case, 226cm high.

William Sharpe, Retford. A 19thC longcase clock, the arched dial painted with a lady raking wheat etc., above spandrels decorated with river landscapes, etc., with an eight day four pillar movement, in oak and mahogany case, 222cm high.

Andrews, Dereham. A 19thC longcase clock, the arched dial painted with an Asiatic pheasant, with birds and leaves, above spandrels decorated with strawberries and roses etc., with an eight day four pillar movement in mahogany case, 211cm high.

Josiah Levy, Gainsborough. A longcase clock, with an arched dial painted with a hunting scene above floral spandrels, with an eight day four pillar movement in oak and mahogany case, 222cm high.

W.Helliwell, Leeds. A longcase clock, with an arched painted dial, decorated with a biblical tableau, above floral spandrels, with an eight day four pillar movement, in broad figured mahogany and crossbanded case, 249cm high overall.

Border, Sleaford. A 19thC longcase clock, with an arched dial painted with an early steam train and a bridge, above spandrels decorated with country scenes of fishermen, and cows, etc., with an eight day four pillar movement, in figured mahogany case, 238cm high.

W B Cornforth, Macclesfield. A mid 19thC longcase clock, the elaborate arched moon phase dial, painted with female figures, churches and a cottage, etc., with an eight day four pillar movement, in boxwood strung figured mahogany case, 328cm high.

Camm, Brigg. An early 19thC longcase clock, with an arched dial painted with a village church, a lake and a traveller on horseback, above four spandrels decorated with female figures emblematic of the seasons, with an eight day four pillar movement, in mahogany and tulipwood crossbanded case with central urn shaped escutcheon, 241cm high.

A 19thC oak longcase clock, with swan neck pillared hood, trunk door, plinth base, the painted square arch dial having bird and fruit to the arch, floral spandrels, Roman hour numerals, date crescent and marked Dd. Davies, Newcastle, Emlyn, thirty hour movement, 200cm high.

VICTORIAN MAHOGANY MOON FACE DIAL LONGCASE CLOCK, the arched top dial with castle and ruin painted spandrels, rolling moon upper dial, Roman numerals set main dial with minute and seconds subsidiary dials, twin weight pendulum driven bell strike movement, pendulum and weights with winding key included behind a single glazed hood door with broken swan neck pediment and turned pillars repeated to the central trunk with shaped top trunk door and stepped base on corner bracket feet, 234cms overall H, 61.5cms W

A MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK; SIGNED AMBROSE HAWKINS OF WELLS, LATE 17TH CENTURY AND LATER the brass eight day movement with four turned pillars and an anchor escapement striking on a bell, the nine inch brass dial with ebonised Roman numerals and fleur-de-lis markers, the matted centre with a date aperture and with pierced hands, signed 'Ambrose Hawkins de Wells fecit', with winged cherub mask spandrels, the oyster veneered and marquetry panelled case inlaid with flowers and birds, the trunk door with a glass lenticle, with pendulum, two weights and winding key 201.3cm high Provenance The Estate of the late Jane Sumner. Catalogue Note Ambrose Hawkins is one of the earliest West Country clockmakers by whom longcases survive and is well known for the complexity and quality of his movements. He was married in 1688 in Bristol and worked in Wells in Somerset until 1692 when he moved to Exeter. He died as a relatively young man in 1705. A rare grande sonnerie longcase of one month duration by Ambrose Hawkins was sold by Bonhams, Fine Clocks, 10th December 2014, lot 104.

A GEORGE IV MAHOGANY REGULATOR LONGCASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM CONWAY OF POOLE, C.1825-30 the brass eight day movement with six turned pillars and shaped plates, with an anchor escapement and brass cylinder, the circular silvered dial with Arabic and Roman numerals, with subsidiary dials for hours and seconds and signed 'Will Conway Poole', the flame veneered case with an arched hood and ebonised outline mouldings, with pendulum and one brass cased weight 205.4cm high

George III Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock with boxwood and ebony inlay, having painted round arch dial with moonphase and subsidiary dials, striking movement the hood having swan neck pediment and cluster column forecorners the truck having quintuple arch top panel door and cluster column pilasters, panelled base on bracket feet 7'4 inch High

18th century oak longcase clock, by Edward may, Henley, with brass dial Height 2 meters 30 cm