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Lot 125
Ɵ HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE BOOKS MAINLY ON ENGLISH WATCHES AND WATCHMAKINGTWENTY-SIX PUBLICATIONS:Jagger, Cedric PAUL PHILIP BARRAUD, A study of a fine Chronometer Maker, and of his Relatives, Associates and Successors in the family business 1750-1929 The Antiquarian Horological Society, London 1968, gilt titled grey cloth with supplement printed 1979; Daniels, George WATCHMAKING revised edition, Philip Wilson Publishing Limited, London 1981, dj; Camerer Cuss, T.A. The Camerer Cuss Book of ANTIQUE WATCHES Antique Collectors Club, Woodbridge 1976, dj; Cutmore, M. Watches 1850-1980 David and Charles, Newton Abbot 1989, dj; Thompson, David Watches The British Museum Press, London 2008, dj; Thompson, David Watches in the Ashmolean Museum Ashmolean Books, Oxford 2007; Meis, Reinhard Pocket Watches, From the Pendant Watch to the Tourbillon Schiffer Publishing Company, Atglen PA 1987, dj; Cardinal, Catherine THE WATCH, from its origins to the XIXth century Artline Editions, Thornbury 1989, dj; Jagger, Cedric THE ARTISTRY OF THE ENGLISH WATCH David and Charles, Newton Abbot 1988, dj; Edgcumbe, Richard THE ART OF THE GOLD CHASER Oxford University Press, Oxford 2000, dj; Priestley, Philip EARLY WATCH CASE MAKERS of ENGLAND 1631-1720 National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Incorporated, Columbia PA, 2000, gilt titled blue cloth; Priestley, Philip T. WATCH CASE MAKERS OF ENGLAND, A History and Register of Gold & Silver Watch Case Makers of England: 1720-1920 National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Incorporated, Columbia PA, 1994, softbound; Tait, Hugh and Coole, P.G. CATALOGUE OF Watches IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM, I The Stackfreed British Museum Publications, London 1987. Dj; Mudge, Thomas (junior) A DESCRIPTION WITH PLATES OF THE TIMEKEEPER INVENTED BY THE LATE MR. THOMAS MUDGE facsimile reprint of the 1799 edition, Turner and Devereux, London 1977, green cloth; Bacon, D.H. WATCHMAKING IN LLANGOLLEN BY ROBERT HUGHES The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 2000, dj; Kemp, Dr. Robert The Fusee Lever Watch John Sherratt and Son Limited, Altrincham 1981, softbound; Kemp, Robert The Englishman's Watch John Sherratt and Son Limited, Altrincham 1979. Dj; Bailie, G.H. WATCHES, their history decoration and mechanism N.A.G. Press Limited, London 1979; dj; Kurz, O. EUROPEAN CLOCKS AND WATCHES IN THE NEAR EAST The Warburg Institute, University of London 1975, grey cloth; anon. JOHN HARRISON'S VILLAGE Omega Press Limited, Barrow on Humber 1999, softbound; Ditisheim Paul THE TIMING OF CHRONOMETERS AND WATCHES photocopy extract from March-April 1926 issue of 'English Mechanics', softbound; de Carle, Donald WATCHES and their Value N.A.G. Press Limited, London 1978, dj; Howse, Derek and Hutchinson, Beresford THE CLOCKS AND WATCHES OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK 1769-1969 compiled from excerpts of the 1969 issues 'Antiquarian Horology', stapled spine; Sobel, Dava and Andrewes, William J.H. The Illustrated Longitude Fourth Estate, London 1998, softbound; Moore, D.S. and Priestly, P.T. SOME ACCOUNT OF LIVERPOOL WATCH CASE MAKERS 1785-1798 The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 1997, stapled spine; together with four additional sundry items, (30).
Lot 127
Ɵ HOROLOGICAL REFERENCE BOOKS MAINLY RELATING TO AMERICAN WATCHMAKINGFIFTEEN PUBLICATIONS:Robert-Hooke The Time Museum Historical Catalogue of American Pocket Watches The Time Museum, Rockford IL 1991, Hernick, James L. (editor) HAMPDEN WATCH CO. National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (Special Order Supplement No. 1), Columbia PA 1997, softbound; David, Jacques American and Swiss Watchmaking in 1876 published by the translator Richard Watkins, Kingston (Tasmania) 2003, softbound; E. and J. Swigart Company ILLUSTRATED MANUAL of AMERICAN WATCH MOVEMENTS trade catalogue, Cincinnati OH 1952, softbound; Bell, C. Jeanenne COLLECTORS ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PENDANT AND POCKET WATCHES 1500-1950 Collectors Books, Peducah KT 2004; Shenton, Alan POCKET WATCHES, 19th & 20th Century Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge 1995, dj; Flechon, Dominique THE MASTERY OF TIME Flammarion, Paris 2011, dj; Harrold, Michael C. AMERICAN WATCHMAKING, A Technical History of the American Watch Industry 1850-1930 . National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (Special Order Supplement No. 14), Columbia PA 1984, softbound; Boyce, Thomas Grandfather Nicolay Alcyone Books, Victoria BC 1994, ringbound; Daniels, George English & American Watches Abelard-Schuman, London 1967, dj; Meibers, Richard the Fitchburg Watch, HISTORY of a MASTERPIECE Martin and Lawrence Press, Groton MA 2002, dj; O'Malley, Michael KEEPING WATCH, A HISTORY OF AMERICAN TIME Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington and London 1990, softbound; Seibel, Emanuel and Hagans Orville R. Hagans COMPLICATED WATCHES The Roberts Publishing Company, Denver CO 1945, softbound; Shugart, Cooksey THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO AMERICAN POCKET WATCHES overstreet Publications Incorporated, Cleveland TN 1981, softbound; Gibbs, James W. FROM SPRINGFIELD TO MOSCOW: THE COMPLETE DUEBER-HAMPDEN STORY published by the author, Philadelphia PA 1986; softbound, (15).
Lot 130
A COLLECTION OF FORTY-EIGHT ENGLISH GILT BRASS POCKET WATCH BACK COCKS ANONYMOUS, 18th CENTURYIncluding a finely worked Masonic example, mounted on black velvet panel with humped-top black leather covered frame. The panel 51cm (21ins) by 39cm (15.375ins) overall. Condition Report: All cocks are in 'as removed' condition ie. generally intact and retaining gilt finish. Approximately half of the very few that were originally fitted with diamond endstones have had these removed. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 131
A COLLECTION OF FORTY-ONE ENGLISH GILT BRASS POCKET WATCH BACK COCKSANONYMOUS, MID 18th TO EARLY 19th CENTURYIncluding twenty-two relief decorated with profile busts and one with a diamond endstone, mounted on black velvet panel with humped-top black leather covered frame. The panel 51cm (21ins) by 39cm (15.375ins) overall.
Lot 132
A COLLECTION OF THIRTY-NINE ENGLISH GILT BRASS POCKET WATCH BACK COCKSANONYMOUS, MID 18th TO EARLY 19th CENTURYIncluding six with endstones, together with a silver example engraved and pierced with asymmetric foliate scrolls, mounted on black velvet panel with humped-top black leather covered frame. The panel 51cm (21ins) by 39cm (15.375ins) overall.
Lot 133
A FINE FRENCH LOUIS XVI SILVER CASED CONCENTRIC CALENDAR POCKET WATCH WITH SULLY'S ESCAPEMENTMICHAU, PARIS, LATE 18TH CENTURYThe gilt full plate fusee movement with four columnar pillars and Sully-type frictional rest escapement regulated by sprung three-arm monometallic balance, the backplate with fine foliate scroll pierced and chased balance bridge, R/A regulation lever and signed Michau, A PARIS. No. 3842 to outer edge, the convex white enamel dial with very fine scripted signature Michau a Paris within concentric day of the week markers annotated in red abbreviated French and alternating with the zodiacal symbol for the opposing day as indicated by the elongated tail of the inner hand, the chapter ring with vertical Arabic hour numerals, dot minute track and blued steel hands, the outer track with date of the month in red Arabic numerals indicated by a brass arrow pointer, the rear of the silver consular case with engraved woodland scene of a hunting dog disturbing wildfowl within engine-turned border set behind a convex glass within gilt repeating foliate motif decorated bezel, the front with conforming bezel and the circumference with moulded bands beneath suspension post with hinged loop. The backplate 42mm (1.625ins) diameter; the case 56mm (2.25ins) diameter. An Etienne Michau is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Paris 1782-9. The current lot employs Sully's design of frictional rest escapement as used by Pierre Le Roy in his 'Petit Ronde' marine timekeepers. The operation of this escapement and why it was chosen by Leroy is discussed by Claude Sabrier in an online article (posted on antique-horology.org) entitled Pierre Le Roy's 'PETIT RONDE'. Sabrier notes that Le Roy's principal motivations for using Sully's escapement was the minimal friction of its operation (due to the pallets being very close to the balance arbor) and the possibility of making the escape wheel very light by cutting the teeth as long spokes. However fitting an escapement of this design to a watch presented some challenges principally in accommodating a vertically orientated escape wheel of meaningful diameter requiring a slot to be cut through the frontplate to allow additional clearance. In addition to using Sully's watch escapement the current lot is notable for having a very fine enamel dial, in particular the beautifully scripted signature which has lower case characters measuring less than half a millimetre high.Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition retaining its original frosted gilt finish with minimal scuffing/wear or scratches. We have not been able to test it for the accuracy of timekeeping however the calendar advances correctly as the hands are advanced through 12 midnight. The dial appears free form visible damage or restoration. The case is free form visible damage and only exhibits light wear. Watch comes with a base-metal chain and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 53
A VICTORIAN BRASS VIDIE-PATTERN ANEROID BAROMETERE.J. DENT, PARIS, CIRCA 1850The 4 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual annotations over curved mercury tube FAHRENHEIT'S THERMOMETER, signature E.J. DENT, Paris and serial number 8501, the cylindrical lacquered brass case with recording pointer to the bevelled glass within moulded surround beneath pivoted suspension ring.12cm (4.75ins) diameter, 4.5cm (1.75ins) deep.Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Edward John Dent, who at the age of 17, transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking. Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co.This type of aneroid barometer was first invented by Lucien Vidie in 1844 and is considered to be the first of its type; Edward John Dent was granted a license by Vidie produce and market instruments to his design which lasted until Dent's death in 1853.
Lot 54
A VICTORIAN BRASS VIDIE-PATTERN ANEROID SHIP'S BAROMETERE.J. DENT, PARIS, MID 19th CENTURYThe 4 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual annotations over curved mercury tube FAHRENHEIT'S THERMOMETER, signature E.J. DENT, Paris and serial number 20377, the cylindrical lacquered brass case with recording pointer to the bevelled glass within moulded surround beneath pivoted suspension ring; in rectangular oak deck box with glazed aperture to lid and incorporating sliding lugs for surface securing to base.The instrument 12cm (4.75ins) diameter, 5cm (2ins) deep; the box 16cm (6.25ins) square, 6.5cm (2.5ins) high.Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Edward John Dent, who at the age of 17, transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking. Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co.This type of aneroid barometer was first invented by Lucien Vidie in 1844 and is considered to be the first of its type; Edward John Dent was granted a license by Vidie produce and market instruments to his design which lasted until Dent's death in 1853.
Lot 62
TWO GILT BRASS ANEROID POCKET BAROMETERS WITH ALTIMETERSWATSON BROTHERS, LONDON AND UNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYBoth with 1.75 inch circular registers, the first with subsidiary dial Fah't scale thermometer to centre inscribed PATENT 7318 beneath Improved Scale, Compensated, R'D N. 213776, Watson Bro's, 31 COCKSPUR St, LONDON within concentric scale calibrated for barometric inches and outer rotating altimeter scale annotated 0 to 10000 feet divided for every fifty feet; the second with conforming barometer scale and 0 to 8000 foot altimeter scale, each in a frosted gilt finish pocket watch type case with suspension loop, (2).Each approximately 5cm (2ins) diameter, the Watson 1.5cm (0.675ins) deep; the other 1.2cm (0.5ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Watson Brothers of 31 Cockspur Street were retailers of clocks, watches jewellery, silver and objects who took-on the premises of Phillips Brothers after 1855.
Lot 64
TWO ANEROID POCKET BAROMETERS WITH ALTIMETERSDOLLOND, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYBoth with 1.75 inch circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches divided into twentieths with the usual observations, signed DOLLOND, LONDON to centre within outer revolving altimeter scale, the first numbered No. 6995 to centre, in gilt brass watch-type case and with outer silk-lined leather protective outer case, the second unnumbered and in an aluminium case with knurled altimeter adjustment crown within the suspension ring, (2).Each instrument 5cm (2ins) diameter, 1.5cm (0.625ins) deep. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family business was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856. The firm became one of the largest makers and suppliers of scientific and optical instruments and continued trading under various guises throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Lot 66
THREE GILT BRASS ANEROID POCKET BAROMETERS WITH ALTIMETERSSHORT & MASON, L.H. LEON & COMPANY AND UNSIGNED, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe first with 1.75 inch circular silvered register incorporating curved mercury tube Fahrenheit thermometer beneath inscription COMPENSATED FOR TEMPERATURE, SHORT & MASON, LONDON, MADE FOR A. & N.C.S., WESTMISTER to centre, within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches divided for twentieths and rotating outer concentric altimeter calibrated in feet 0 to 8000 with divisions for every fifty feet; the second with 1.5 inch register inscribed Compensated, L.H. Leon & Co., 167 PICCADILLY within similar barometric and rotating altimeter scales, both in watch-type cases with milled band for the rotating bezels and suspension ring, the Short and Mason also with leather covered protective outer case; the third with 2 inch register inscribed Hutchinson's Improved, Surveying Aneroid over Keep the eye level with the needle, In ascending the point of the needle goes up, In descending it moves down, to centre within concentric barometric scale and movable altimeter scale annotated 0 to 1000 feet in two directions for up and down, the cylindrical case with rotating bezel and thumb-piece to left hand side, (3).The instruments 5cm (2ins) diameter, 2cm (0.75ins) deep; 4cm (1.625ins) diameter, 1.2cm (0.5ins) deep; and 5cm (2ins) diameter, 2cm (0.75ins) deep respectively. Provenance: The archive collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. The firm of Short and Mason are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as operating from 62 Hatton Garden, London 1873-75 then 40 Hatton Garden from 1876. They were leading makers of barographs and aneroid barometers well into the 20th century later merging with Taylor Instruments in 1969.L.H. Leon and Company do not appear to be recorded in the usual sources hence it is likely that they were most likely retail jewellers.Condition Report: All three are in working condition (ie. Respond when 'bag tested') but may require calibration. The thermometer to the dial of the Short and Mason example is undamaged and giving a correct reading. All of the dials are in good original condition but with some tarnishing/discolouration/mellowing to the silvering (the degree of which varies between each instrument). The case example retains original exterior finish in generally good condition with a few spots of discolouration and minor wear only; the other two are more heavily tarnished and worn (see catalogue images). The travelling case for the Short and Mason has overall wear/rubbing but is in sound original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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