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E. WHITE, PARIS; a 19th century slate and marble mantel clock, with central urn finial above four further finials and enamel dial set with Roman numerals and signed, on brass feet, height 47cm.Condition Report: Minor chipping to the edges, tarnishing to the brass mounts, scratches to the dial, complete with pendulum, width 26cm, depth 19cm.

A Victorian slate and marble mantel clock, with bronze spelter figure, with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, height 44cm.

A Victorian ebonised mantel clock, with transfer printed ceramic panels, each decorated with floral sprays, the face set with Arabic numerals, height 41cm.

A late 19th century oak cased mantel clock, with four finials and pierced gallery top, with transfer printed ceramic dial set with Roman numerals, surrounded by four similar blue and white panels, the movement stamped J.W.R 16355, height 39cm.

A 19th century French marble mantel clock, the drum dial set with Arabic numerals, applied gilt metal mounts, with A D Mougin movement, height 26cm, width 37cm.Condition Report: Small old repair to enamel dial. Wear and tarnishing to applied metal detail, complete with pendulum. Minor chipping to edges on marble.

A Victorian marble and slate mantel clock, the circular dial set with Roman numerals, above scrolling motifs, on plinth base, width 44cm, height 28cm.

A Victorian slate mantel clock, the circular face set with Roman numerals, signed Henry Marc, Paris, height 29cm, width 40cm.

A late 19th century French bronzed spelter and ormolu portoco type figural mantel clock with applied lion mask head and seated cherub, surrounding the enamel dial set with Roman numerals, movement stamped D Enane Paris, height 40cm, width 25cm, depth 12cm. Condition Report: Finial is missing. Tarnishing and wear, polish residue, glass case back is cracked. Clock currently not functioning.

A late 19th century gilt metal French mantel clock with urn finial and porcelain panels, the porcelain dial set with Roman numerals and indistinctly signed, possibly 'Walker', height 27cm.

A Victorian slate mantel clock of architectural form, with three brass finials, above the circular dial set with Roman numerals, with presentation inscription to centre dated 1889, flanked by three Corinthian columns, height 40cm, width 48cm,

A late 19th century French ormolu and alabaster figural mantel clock representing a boy holding a fishing rod and fish, flanking the enamel dial set with Roman numerals, on scrolling base terminating on wooden plinth base, height 43cm.

A 19th century slate mantel clock, with white enamel face set with Roman numerals, height 28cm.Condition Report: The face is damaged at 3 and 9 o'clock, there are chips and scuffs throughout.

A late 19th/early 20th century alabaster eighth day movement mantel clock, with brass figure to the top, with white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, height 34cm.

IMHOF; a Observatory Time mantel clock with gilt metal frame and dial set with batons, width 21cm, height 16cm, fitted in box.

IMHOF; a Swiss girl metal mantel clock, with bell finial above the circular dial set with Roman numerals, signed striking, height 24cm, and a Kund brass cased anniversary clock (2).

A late 19th century French gilt metal figural mantel clock, with urn finial flanked by a gentleman and lady and circular enamel dial set with Roman numerals on alabaster plinth base, with a Carlhian movement, height 30cm and a Victorian slate mantel clock (2).

An early 20th century French mantel clock, the chapter ring set with Roman numerals, with swinging cherub pendulum, within a gilt metal and glass case, overall 30 x 28cm.

A Victorian alabaster mantel clock, the circular dial with Arabic numerals surrounding the skeleton movement, with red and brass cabochons, height 24cm, length 27cm.

A Victorian slate and pink marble mantel clock, the circular dial with gilt Roman numerals, height 30cm, and a similar Victorian slate and marble mantel clock (2),

A 1920s oak cased mantel clock, with arched top above the silvered dial set with Roman numerals and two subsidiary dials, flanked by barley twist columns, height 35cm.

A late 19th century French brass cased mantel clock, with twin handled urn finial above the dial set with Arabic numerals, with Japy Freres movement, height 40cm.

A late 19th century French figural mantel clock with bronzed spelter mount "Rose & Papillon" above the carved oak body with silvered metal scrolling decoration and applied Roman numerals, height 56cm.

KUNDO; an electronic mantel clock with silvered dial set with Arabic numerals and batons, within glass dome, height 23cm and a anniversary type clock (2).

A 1930s walnut mantel clock with silvered dial set with Arabic numerals, with German movement, height 20cm.

An Art Deco marble mantel clock, the dial set with gilt Arabic numerals, height 22cm, Kundo electronic mantel clock, H Samuel carriage clock, musical clock and an oak cased mantel clock body with converted interior (5).

A gilt metal mantel clock, with repousse decoration to the face and applied silvered chapter ring bearing Arabic and Roman numerals, height 32cm.

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany mantel clock, the arched top with enamel dial set with Roman and Arabic numerals with inlaid open shell, height 21cm and a gentleman's Tissot Seastar 7 wristwatch, the silvered dial and subsidiary date aperture, diameter 32mm (2).

A reproduction ceramic mantel clock after an Empress Josephine clock, height 36cm,

A 20th century mahogany cased mantel clock, with brass dial set with Arabic numerals, height 54cm, together with a 1920s oak cased Smith's mantel clock, set with Roman numerals.

VICTORIAN MANTEL CLOCK, 19th century French gilded mantel clock with courtier figure and matching giltwood stand under glass dome, dome and stand height 41cm(dome 12" wide) 

VICTORIAN MANTEL CLOCK, satinwood cross banded mahogany domed top mantel clock with French coiled strike movement, 40cm height

MARBLE AND SLATE CASED MANTEL CLOCK, with coil bar strike, 30cm height

FRENCH MANTEL CLOCK, gilt mounted alabaster mantel clock with open escapement dial and bird cresting, 30cm height

Art Deco walnut cased Westminster chiming mantel clock, L: 23 cm. UK P&P Group 3 (£30+VAT for the first lot and £8+VAT for subsequent lots)

A late 19th / early 20th Century mahogany and satin wood inlaid balloon shaped mantel clock, circular white enamel Roman numeral dial, eight day movement striking on a gong, 32cm high 

WOOD CASED MANTEL CLOCK WITH WESTMINSTER CHIME

Moorcroft "Trellis" Pattern quartz mantel clock - limited edition (66/300) - 1994. Impressed Moorcroft mark, date cypher, WM and 66/300 painted to base. Certificate included. H 15.5cm, W 9.5cm, D 5.5cm.

Haller Foeriar U.R mantel clock. Not available for in-house P&P

Walnut case mantel clock, circler dial with Roman numerals.44cm x 29cm x 15cm

A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE SEVRES-STYLE PORCELAIN INSET ENGRAVED GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCKRETAILED BY CHARLES RAFFARD, PARIS, MID 19th ceThe circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension, the backplate with oval stamp inscribed Ch. RAFFARD, PARIS to upper left over stamped roundel JAPY FRERES, MEDAILLES D'OR, ANNEES, 1825, 27, 34, 39, 44, 49 and serial number 1578, the dial with open centre within blue-on-white Roman numeral chapter ring inscribed CH'LES RAFARD PARIS to lower margin, with blued steel moon hands, the easel-type case with hatched and foliate scroll engraved decoration to the shaped fretwork dial surround incorporating three polychrome painted porcelain roundels decorated with an exotic bird and floral sprays within blue borders, set within the out swept pierced strapwork apron terminating with leaf engraved supports, the rear with twin slender scroll-shaped legs pinned to the edge of the movement backplate, mounted on blue velvet-lined turned ebonised base with glass dome cover.The clock 18.5cm (7.25ins) high, 13cm (5.25ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.25ins) deep; the dome on stand 33.5cm (13.25ins) high, 23cm (9ins) diameter at the base. Condition Report: Movement appears all-original is in working condition (including the striking train) however tick is weak and prone to stopping hance a gentle clean/service is advised. Chapter ring has some visible hairline cracking at 9 o'clock and non-visible very faint cracks at 5 o'clock otherwise dial is in good original condition. The case is in sound original condition with good colour to the gilding showing only slight wear and oxidation. The centre porcelain roundel has been broken in two and repaired - the join is visible across the centre hence may benefit form being redone. The clock is generally a little loose/wobbly on its supports and hence requires attention to tighten the joints (there appears to be no losses of damage to the fixings). The dome is in good original condition.Clock has a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND UNUSUAL SILVER-GROUND PORCELAIN INSET MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURETHE MOVEMENT BY H.P. AND COMPANY, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate with diamond lozenge trademark stamped HP & Co. over serial number 21436 to left hand side and 8 7 to lower edge, the circular frosted silver painted porcelain dial polychrome decorated with musical instrument inhabited floral garland to centre, within gilt-bordered shield-shaped Roman numeral cartouche chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands within bead-bordered convex bezel, the break-arch case with foliate knopped gadroon-decorated pedestal urn surmount set on a plinth between acanthus top mounts, over further leaf-cast finials to angles and acanthus cast cavetto cornice, the front with concave-topped inset silver-ground porcelain panel painted with scene of two females in Classical dress engaging with a street vendor in pseudo oriental dress gaming with cards, with delicate leafy scrollwork issuing from shrubbery to the margins within repeating leaf cast surround, the sides inset with conforming panels painted with ribbon-tied floral musical trophies and the rear flush with aperture for the movement, on skirt base with foliate cast ogee top mouldings over a central generous acanthus rosette flanked by inset silver ground floral painted porcelain panels to front, on gadroon-cast disc feet; with a pair of urn sidepieces, each with foliate pineapple finial to the ogee-shaped cast covers over porcelain ovoid bodies polychrome painted with figural scenes opposing floral sprays onto a frosted sliver ground, with leaf cast twin ring handles over decorative waisted feet set on ogee moulded plinths cast with repeating rosette and scroll panels over lobed disc feet, (3).The clock 49.5cm (19.5ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep; the urn side pieces 35cm (13.75ins) high, 16.5cm (6.5ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. 

Ɵ HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE BOOKS MAINLY ON 17th TO 19th CENTURY ENGLISH CLOCKSSEVENTEEN VOLUMES:Symonds, R.W. THOMAS TOMPION, his life and work Spring Books, London 1969, quarter calf; Dawson, Percy G. THE IDEN CLOCK COLLECTION unnumbered copy from limited edition of 1,000Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1987, dj; Bruton, Eric The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks N.A.G. Press, London 1981; Barder, Richard C. The Georgian Bracket Clock 1714-1830 Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 2001, dj; Dawson, Percy G., Drover, C.B. and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1982, (dj); Cescinsky, Herbert and Webster, Malcolm R. ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCKS facsimile reprint of the 1913 edition, Chancery House Publishing Company Limited, Woodbridge 1976, d; Edwardes, Ernest L. The Grandfather Clock John Sherratt and Son Limited, London 1971, dj; Edwardes, Ernest L. The Story of the Pendulum Clock John Sherratt and Son Limited, London 1977, dj; Nicholls, Andrew English Bracket and Mantel Clocks Blandford Press, Poole 1981, dj; Hana, W.F.J. English Lantern Clocks Blandford Press, Poole 1979, dj; Darken, Jeff and Hooper, John English 30 Hour Clocks, Origin & Development 1600-1800 Penita Books, Woking 1997, dj; Loomes, Brian BRITISH CLOCKS ILLUSTRATED Robert Hale, London 1992, (ex. public Library), dj; Lloyd, H. Alan THE ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCK, ITS EVOLUTION AND HISTORY published by the author, London 1938, embossed card; Bird, Anthony ENGLISH HOUSE CLOCKS 1600-1850 David and Charles Limited, Newton Abbot 1973, dj; Neale, J.A. JOSEPH AND THOMAS WINDMILLS Reprinted excerpt from the June 1987 issue of 'Antiquarian Horology', The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 1987, softbound with stapled spine; Loomes, Brian The Early CLOCKMAKERS of Great Britain N.A.G. Press Limited, London1981, dj; Clutton, C., Baillie, G.H. and Ilbert, C.A. BRITTEN'S OLD CLOCKS & WATCHES AND THEIR MAKERS Bloomsbury Books, London 1986, dj, (17). Condition Report: Bruton on the Wetherfield Collection is lacking its dust jacket. Symonds on Tompion has later part-leather binding (original binding was cloth boards) which is in good condition although both boards have a very slight warp. All other volumes are in sound but used condition with their dust jackets (where originally supplied) hence are appropriate for use as 'working copies in a horological library. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN AMERICAN POLYCHROME PAINTED CAST IRON FIGURAL BLINKING EYE NOVELTY MANTEL TIMEPIECE THE MOVEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO THE WATERBURY CLOCK COMPANY, THE CASE BY BRADLEY AND HUBBARD, CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1860The thirty-hour single-train movement with skeletonised plates and oversized lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic brass balance with wire armature connected from the lever to the pivoted eyes of the figure, with circular white laminated paper Roman numeral dial incorporating slot for the regulating lever at twelve-o'clock, set with hinged brass bezel into the belly of the case modelled as a portly gentleman in 18th century dress wearing bicorn hat, tailed green coat, red waistcoat, black breaches and boots, with eyes 'blinking' to the motion of the escapement, mounted on serpentine outline moulded oblong base with shaped apron painted with stylised foliate scrolls and incorporating feet to angles, the underside with cast inscription BRADLEY & HUBBARD, PATENT APPLIED, FOR, 1887, PCF, (lacking hands, hour wheel and pipe, and glass for the bezel).42cm (16.5ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep.  This design of 'blinking eye' novelty timepiece was Patented by The Bradley and Hubbard Manufacturing Company of Meriden, Connecticut on 14th July 1857. The present lot appears to be a variant of 'The Admiral' model but without rosette to the hat and epaulettes to the shoulders. A closely related timepiece was sold in these rooms on 15th September 2015 (lot 27 for £1,300 hammer), although this other example was in a 'The Admiral' variant case, it was fitted with a near identical movement to that of the present timepiece albeit stamped for The Waterbury Clock Company, Connecticut, to the frontplate. From this it would be reasonable to suggest that the movement of the present timepiece was also made by Waterbury. 

A FINE VICTORIAN GILT BRASS GIANT CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEATPAYNE AND COMPANY, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe eight-day two train four pillar gong striking movement with substantial frosted gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and with jewelled pivots, the platform table engraved No. 69683 and Fast/Slow regulation adjustment indication, the backplate signed Payne & Co.163 New Bond St., LONDON to centre and numbered 48, 62864 to lower edge, the 2.75 inch circular engine turned silvered Roman numeral dial with small concentric arched panel inscribed PAYNE & Co.163 New Bond St. LONDON to the upper margin of the fine diamond hatched centre, the outer track with dot minute markers interrupted by Arabic five minutes, with blued steel moon hands and set into a fine rococo foliate scroll engraved shallow arch mask, the heavy frosted gilt bevel-glazed case with hinged stylised reed tied carrying handle over large thick glass and bead bordered cavetto moulding to top the front with shallow arch glazed dial aperture incorporating angled brass fillet to interior flanked by canted angle uprights with applied reeded decoration to lower sections and outswept bases, the sides with fine scroll engraved rectangular panels set behind bevelled glasses, the rear with lift-out panel incorporating shuttered winding and hand adjustment square apertures, on stepped skirt base with reeded squab feet.21.5cm (8.5ins) high with handle down, 15.5cm (6.125ins) wide, 12.5cm (5ins) deep. Literature: The current lot is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS on page 344 (Figs. 23-24). William Payne recorded in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling CLOCKS as first working from at 62 South Moulton Street London in 1816. By 1825 he had moved to 163 New Bond Street where the company remained until the 20th century. William Payne & Company, watch, clock and pedometer makers appear in trade directories from 1852 specialising in finely finished carriage and small mantel clocks as well as watches and pedometers, and were one of only five English makers to exhibit carriage clocks in the 1862 London Exhibition. Their clocks often feature rich engraving, and it thought that through their close associations with Thomas Cole that they may well have employed the same engravers for some of their work. The case of the current lot is of a pattern also used by Dent (see Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their History and development page 262; Plate IX/38 and Roberts page 318; Fig 21) and is particularly pleasing in the way that its bold, robust and confident design (almost appearing Art Deco in its form) provides the perfect enclosure for the fine jewel-like engraved panels set behind thick protective glasses. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition. Movement may benefit from a gentle clean/service in the not to distant future. The silvering to the dial is a little oxidised, the signature is a little rubbed but still legible. The mask is in fine condition. The case is in fine condition with no visible damage to the glasses and only very minor edge wear to the gilding. The top surface (around the top glass) has very slight discolouration to the gilding and the handle has some slight grime/wear within the reeded section to the centre.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH LOUIS STYLE BRASS MOUNTED INLAID BURR WALNUT MINIATURE LONGCASE MANTEL CLOCK UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped with serial number 655, the 3 inch circular cream enamel dial with simulated segmented Roman cartouche numerals and generous Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll-shaped steel hands set behind a hinged moulded cast-brass convex bevel-glazed bezel, the case with cast cockerel surmount to the concave-sided upstand applied to the drum housing the movement, the front with rocaille scroll cast mount enveloping the dial over concave fronted ogee-shaped support decorated with marquetry foliate trail to fascia flanked by acanthus angle mounts, the trunk of slightly bombe-waisted form with brass concave throat moulding over stylised rococo urn and floral scroll inlaid decoration within a scroll-cast applied border to front, flanked by conforming acanthus angle mounts, the burr-veneered sides with further mounts to back edges, the flush rear also burr-veneered and incorporating hinged glazed bezel behind the movement, the serpentine-shaped skirt base with brass ogee top moulding over floral cast swag mount to front flanked by leaf cast decoration to the projecting canted angles, on rococo scroll cast bracket feet.54cm (21.25ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is not presently running; the platform is a little loose and the mechanism is generally somewhat dirty/gummed-up hence will require a clean and overhaul and possible attention/renewal of the platform. The strike mechanism is working however the bell hammer is currently detached (but is present with the clock). The backplate has a small filled section just beneath the platform suggesting the the movement was originally designed to have a pendulum and then modified for a platform escapement - this was most likely done at the time the clock was made. The dial has very slight enamel chipping to the left hand winding hole and a small edge crack at six o'clock; both of these are only visible on closer examination (hence are not disfiguring). The case is generally in fine condition although the mounts have at some time been cleaned with metal polish hence much of the original gilding is either gone or in now very thin. The veneers are free from notable defects other than a few light historic bumps and scuffs; they are of fine quality and good mellow colour.Clock is complete with a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY ELECTROMAGNETIC BALANCE MANTEL TIMEPIECE EUREKA CLOCK COMPANY LIMITED, EARLY 20th CENTURY The movement with large diameter sprung split bimetallic balance applied with timing weights to circumference and with transverse electromagnetic impulse coil to centre oscillating against a sprung detent contact breaker and cam operating a lever and ratchet shunt for the motionwork, the rear with glazed ball bearing pivot, the front with conforming pivot and visible motionwork over FAST/SLOW adjustment scale inscribed EUREKA, CLOCK Co. LTD. LONDON, PAT. No. 14614-1906, No. 4544 over MADE IN ENGLAND, the dial with 4.5 inch cream enamel chapter ring with vertically orientated numerals and steel spade hands, set behind hinged convex bevel glazed cast brass moulded bezel, the 'Sheraton' balloon-shaped case with oval conch-shell inlaid patera to the outswept front beneath the dial within double-line edged crossbanded borders to fascia, the rear with circular brass friction-fitting cover for the movement over rectangular door revealing a battery cell compartment, on line bordered out swept skirt base with integral splayed bracket feet.37cm (14.5ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.  The Eureka mantel timepiece was invented by Timothy Bernard Powers of New York shortly after 1900 and Patented in 1906. It is thought that around 10,000 were made by the Eureka Clock Company, London before their demise in 1914. The design of the balance is such that a constant voltage (of 1.5 volts) is required to ensure consistency in the amplitude of oscillation. Unfortunately early 20th century battery technology struggled to deliver a suitably stable output hence such timepieces acquired a reputation for poor timekeeping. Nowadays, once correctly set-up, good timekeeping can be achieved through use of modern cells which provide a much more consistent voltage output.   Condition Report: Movement is complete and in original unrestored condition. The original cloth-bound wires are in place for the battery. We do not have an appropriate power source so are unable to test whether the timepiece will run when powered-up, however there is no visible evidence to suggest that it won't. The chapter ring has hairline cracks to the enamel through the 7 numeral otherwise dial is in good original condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable defect being a slight surface scuff to the rear - towards the edge just beneath brass rear cover (original brass press-on cover for the movement is present). Faults are otherwise limited to very slight bumps, scuffs and shrinkage commensurate with age and use.Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKRAINGO FRERES, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day two train countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the backplate stamped with RAINGO FRERES, Paris roundel beneath serial number 1328, the circular slightly convex blue-on white enamel Roman numeral dial signed RAINGO F'RES, A PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track, with scroll pierced gilt hands set behind hinged convex bevel-glazed cavetto moulded cast brass bezel, the rectangular case with oval urn surmount issuing twin leafy scroll side handles over laurel cast top moulding, the front with basket-of-flowers centred scroll cast mount beneath the dial and leafy sprays to upper quadrants flanked by bead decorated angles, the sides with generous gilt acanthus draped scrolls and the rear with hinged glazed movement aperture, the breakfronted skirt base applied with interlaced foliate scroll cast mount flanked by rosettes to front and conforming mounts to sides, on bead cast disc feet.30cm (11.75ins) high, 21cm (8.25ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep.  The firm of Raingo Freres was founded in 1813 by the Belgian Zacharie Joseph Raingo. He was born in 1775, lived in Tournai and worked in Ghent before moving to Paris in 1813. By 1834 the company was being run by his four sons who received an honourable mention in an exhibition in Paris that year. While the Raingo brothers were first recognized as clockmakers, in 1841 they added bronzes and furnishings to their products. Known for the quality of their ormolu (gold plating), by 1860, Raingo Freres had supplied clocks, bronzes to Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenia, examples of which are now in the collection of The Louvre. In 1862 the company exhibited at the International Exhibition in London followed by the world exhibitions of 1867, 1878 and 1889 where several medals were awarded including a gold medal in 1898. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is free from any visible faults or restoration. The case is in very good original clean condition with good even gilding throughout and minimal edge wear to the marble.Generally a fine clock essentially in 'take home'/retail condition and in complete with pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A COLLECTION OF EIGHT-DAY LONGCASE CLOCK PULLEYSANONYMOUS, LATE 17th CENTURY AND LATERComprising fourteen pairs including a pair with crossed-out centres, two sets of three, and twenty-seven un-matched single pulleys, (one pair and a single lacking pivots and loops), together with thirty-nine thirty-hour longcase/lantern clock pulleys; seven lead counterweights; an English drop dial wall clock pendulum, 19th century, with brass-faced lenticular bob and effective length of 12 inches; an English mantel clock pendulum, 19th century; another French example and a small selection of sundry items, (qty).

A FRENCH MINIATURE LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRASS MOUNTED CARARA MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURERETAILED BY SIR JOHN BENNETT LIMITED, LONDON, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day single going barrel movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance vertically planted on the backplate numbered 1421 to upper left and stamped MADE IN FRANCE to lower margin, the 2.125 inch circular convex white enamel dial inscribed SIR JOHN BENNETT LTD, LONDON to centre within concentric repeating floral swags framing the vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals, with Arabic fifteen minutes to the outer minute track and scroll pierced gilt brass hands set behind a crisply moulded hinged cast gilt brass convex bevel-glazed bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with central gilt foliate bud finial to the stepped cavetto moulded upstand over front applied with rosettes to upper angles over floral swag apron mount, the sides with oval leafy rosettes, on cavetto moulded skirt base applied with further gilt ribbon-tied mount to front; the side pieces formed as dwarf candlesticks with gilt brass spiral fluted leaf cast sconces over fluted column pedestals set on gilt bead decorated square bases, (3).The clock 21cm (8.25ins) high, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 6.5cm (2.5ins) deep; the candlesticks 11cm (4.25ins) high, 6cm (2.375ins) square. The firm of watchmakers and retailers of luxury goods, Sir John Bennett Limited, was established by John Bennett at 65 Cheapside, London in 1846. Sir John Bennett was a colourful character who became involved in machinations of the City of London Corporation serving as 'Sheriff of London and Middlesex' in 1871 and 'Lord Lieutenant of London' in 1872. He died in 1897 leaving the business in the hands of his successors trading as 'Sir John Bennett Limited', which continued well into the 20th century. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears all-original. The dial appears free from visible damage. The case has some light edge wear/chipping to the marble and a few spots of slight discolouration but is free from visible cracks; the base has probably been re-set, mounts are in fine condition. One candlestick has a noticeable chip to the top of one of the corners at the base and well as a re-attached chip to the lower corner to the other side (not particularly noticeable) otherwise faults are limited to very slight wear/edge chipping.Garniture is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE FIGURAL LIBRARY MANTEL TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED BUT PROBABLY BY THOMAS WEEKS, LONDON, CIRCA 1815The circular three columnar pillar single fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum, the 3.5 inch circular white Roman numeral enamel dial with steel hands within an engine-milled gilt bezel, the case surmounted with a figure of an eagle with outstretched wings over drum supported on foliate scroll volutes set on a block fronted with and inset gilt foliate cast frieze, flanked by opposing gilt seated Classical females each reading a book, the marble plinth base applied with central gilt rosette flanked by recessed gilt leafy scroll inset panels over extended toupe feet.31cm (12.25ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. The castings used for the foliate decoration to the frieze beneath the dial and for the figures can be directly compared to those on a timepiece with centre-seconds signed 'Semaine' for Thomas Weeks sold at Christies, London sale of IMPORTANT CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS 2nd July 2004 (lot 67) for £8,365. Thomas Weeks was renowned for the mechanical curiosities exhibited at the eponymous Museum and adjoining shop he established in about 1797 at 3 and 4 Titchbourne Street, London. His collection was sold at auction after his death in 1834. Condition Report: The movement is in working condition however a clean and service is advised. The centre wheel and second wheel have had brass sleeve repairs to their arbors and the latter has a screw bush inserted for the front pivot. The pendulum is a replacement and the length is such that the clock now has extensions to the feet to raise it by around 2cm which would suggest that the movement and dial are possibly not original to the case. Notwithstanding this the mechanism is otherwise a perfect fit. There are also two clusters of holes on the backplate (at 4 o'clock and 10 o'clock) suggesting that securing brackets may have once been fitted to the movement -there are corresponding holes to the case suggesting that movement and dial are original. The dial has a series of hairline cracks and an area of filling adjacent to the winding hole. The case is generally in good original condition however the marble has overall surface grime/probably staining. It would therefore very much benefit from dismantling and having the marble cleaned. The rear right hand foot area has repaired (re-stuck) chip to the marble and there is overall rubbing/rounding to the edges. The mounts are in fine condition retaining their original gilding albeit with some oxidation and light rubbing; the rosette applied to the centre of the base platform may be a replacement.Timepiece has a pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Late 19th century French onyx and gilt metal mounted mantel clock, of arched rectangular form, the ivorine dial with black Arabic numerals and pierced gilt centre, flanked by gilt metal columns and square section base, with eight-day striking movement, 29cm wide 

Stradlings of Cirencester Elliot clock, mid century, with silvered dial, within a teak case, and an onyx and brass-mounted Dominion mantel clock with quartz movement, the silvered dial with Roman numerals to chapter ring, 20.5cm high (2) 

20th century German gilt metal mounted mantel clock, the pierced case surmounted with an urn finial, the gilt metal clock named for Goldbuhl, with white enamel Roman numerals to chapter ring, 46.5cm high 

Victorian slate mantel clock, with ivorine dial, black Arabic numerals, in arched rectangular case, with striking movement and a Morrell & Heaton (Huntingdon) glass carriage clock within bevelled glass panels, with key, 24.5cm high 

A Victorian black slate figural mantel clock, height 35cm.

An Edwardian inlaid mahogany eight day mantel clock with silvered dial, width 37 cm

A French rouge marble and gilt metal eight day mantel clock surmounted by a figure of Fortune holding a cornucopia of fruit, with enamelled dial, pendulum and key, height 82 cm

A painted Junghans Art Deco eight day mantel clock, width 56 cm

An Edwardian slate eight day mantel clock with presentation inscription dated 1908, height 31 cm

A small French mantel clock, with gilt bronze cherub and dove surrounding the circular white ial painted with floral swags, Arabic numerals, rectangular marble base, raised on four gilt feet, with keys, 16cm.Condition report:The metal would appear to be gilt bronze rather than brass or spelter, given the crispness of the casting and weight. The gilt mounts appear to have been mounted on the wrong side of the case in that the bird is at the back of the drum, the boy is turned away, and on the back of the case below the movement door is another applied mount which would look in place on the front, however there isn't a corresponding one at present below the dial. So the movement and dial could do with being swapped round, making the most of the figural elements.The movement is ticking over and appears to be running ok. The dial remains delicately painted and in good overall condition. Spot wear to the gilt patina. The plinth remains good without any significant chips. Please see additional uploaded images, including the base.