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POCKET WATCH. A J.W. Benson, London silver half hunter pocket watch. The case hallmarked for London 1875.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

GOLD WATCHES. A lady's 9ct. gold cased wristwatch on gilt metal, fancy link strap. Also, a small continental fob watch (back missing) etc.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

GOLD WATCH. A gentleman's 9ct. gold cased Rotary wristwatch with brown smoke face, date aperture & subsidiary seconds dial. Brown leather strap.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

POCKET WATCHES. An Edwardian silver cased, open faced pocket watch by J.T. Kean, Ayr, Birmingham 1902. Also, a continental 935 Standard silver pocket watch with decorative dial & an Omega open faced pocket watch in nickel case.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

WATCH CHAIN. A double curb link silver watch chain with T-bar & two silver clips. Hung with a silver coloured metal horseshoe fob.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

WATCH CHAIN. A silver open link watch chain with T-bar & one silver clip. (Other clip not silver).  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

GOLD BRACELET. A 9ct. gold part watch chain with clip, now converted to a bracelet. Length 22cm. Approx. 21.6g.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase

SILVER LOCKET ETC. An engraved silver locket on long silver chain. Also, a silver & white labradorite dress ring, watch chain elements etc.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase

ALBERTINA. A Victorian gilt metal Albertina watch chain.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

OMEGA. A gentleman's stainless steel cased Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Chronometer automatic wristwatch. The blue wave dial with luminous steel hands, dot & baton markers & date aperture. 41mm case with Seamaster emblem to reverse. Stainless steel bracelet strap with button release mechanism. No original box, nor documents. Omega red, zipped case. Receipt dated 20.11.2015 for watch repair from Garnier, Jewellery, Ware, Hertfordshire. (Now in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire).  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

GOLD WATCH. A lady's 9ct. gold cased Summit wristwatch on 9ct. gold textured strap.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

GOLD POCKET WATCH. A late 19th century 18ct. gold, open faced pocket watch. The three-quarter plate movement unsigned but numbered 76474, with conforming number to the 18ct. gold inner dust cover. Chester 1894. Also, a 9ct. gold watch chain with silver & enamelled 1939 Masonic fob attached & a W.S. Hicks, New York gold plated retractable pencil attached to a clip. Weight of pocket watch only approx. 146g. Weight of 9ct. gold watch chain approx. 29.6g.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

POCKET WATCH. A gold plated Elgin, full hunter pocket watch with Illinois watch case, hung on a 9ct. gold fancy link watch chain with clip & T-bar. Weight of chain approx. 9g.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

GOLD FOB. A 9ct. gold watch chain fob, monogrammed & dated 1922. Approx. 4.3g.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

WRISTWATCH. A 2015 Waterloo Bicentenary commemorative wristwatch on red leather strap.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

POCKET WATCHES. A gold plated, open faced pocket watch in Dennison case, with gilt metal snake watch chain & greenstone Maltese Cross fob attached. Also, a modern Jean Pierre dress pocket watch.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

GOLD WATCH. A lady's 9ct. gold Winegarten's wristwatch with 9ct. gold strap. Original box.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

VINTAGE WRISTWATCHES. An early 20th century silver cased wristwatch & a silver rectangular watch case (lacks movement). Also, a vintage Roamer automatic wristwatch & a chromium cased Merit wristwatch in rectangular case.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

SEIKO AUTOMATIC. A Seiko Automatic chronograph wristwatch. Stainless steel case, blue dial, day/date aperture & subsidiary seconds dial. Stainless steel strap. Watch No.052978, Ref. AH009, Cal 6139. With original box, original document & original receipt dated 26.10.1970.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

FOB WATCH. A fob watch in gun metal case with applied gold & split pearl monogram to the reverse. Hung from a gun metal bow brooch.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

FOB WATCH. A continental 935 Standard cased fob watch, hung on a fancy link silver watch chain with watch key & coin attached.  All watches in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. We cannot guarantee that any watch is in continuous working order or may not require attention. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s)  PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

A lady's 1930's/1940's white metal (stamped All Plat) and diamond set manual wind cocktail watch, on a diamond chip set twin fabric strap, with 9ct clasp, 16cm, gross weight 12.4 grams.

A gentleman's 1960's? stainless steel Smiths Astral National 15 manual wind wrist watch, on an associated flexible bracelet.

TWO BOXES OF SUNDRY VINTAGE ITEMS, to include five horn cups, one carved with a scene of a man shooting, a house, a windmill and 'R + Hall', a small wooden tilting mirror with inlaid decoration on a turned stand, a pair of antique curling stone handles, bearing brass shield shaped cartouches monogrammed 'J. C.', a brass three drawer telescope, a small jelly mould stamped 'M162', a collapsible spirit cup, marked 'C T & S, No 54707', contained in a pocket watch style case engraved with a mill scene, a boxed replica Lusitania (German) medal, a cased pair of antique spectacles, a tiny copy of the New Testament, a napkin ring with plaque reading 'From the teak of HMS Iron Duke, Admiral Jellicoe's flag ship, Jutland 1916', etc (2 boxes) (sd)

Figures: A collection of four boxed military figures to comprise: Blue Box Toys, U.S. 101st Airborne 327th, 3rd Battalion, Item No. 21258, appears complete; Sideshow Toy, French Rifleman, 151st Regiment d'Infanterie, Item No. 4103, appears complete; Dragon, WWII: Mediterranean Campaign 1943, British Black Watch Infantryman 51st (Highland) Division (Private), Item No. 70040, appears complete; and another, WWII: Villers Bocage 1944, Leibstandarte Tiger Ace, s. Panzer-Abteilung 101, Lah Division (Unterscharfuhrer), Item No. 70431, appears complete. Boxes appear generally good, some slight edge wear, figures also good. Please assess photographs. (4)

Large hallmarked silver pocket watch, London hallmark, 6cm diameter, with a later military pocket watch marked with Broad Arrow and 'G S T P F070034' (2), both sold as spares.

Lemania: A Military Single Push Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Lemania, 1960's, column wheel chronograph lever movement signed Lemania Watch Co and numbered 1808620, silvered dial with broad arrow and Arabic numerals, two silvered dials for seconds and 30-minute register, single button in the band to operate chronograph,side of the case inscribed with a number 1076571, fixed bars between the lugs, blank screw back stamped inside with maker's mark HF and 28 ET37mm wideCase with surface scratches, case sides and lugs with dents, case back with opening tool scratches, case side with inscribed number 1076571, crown with small dents, plexi glass with small scratches, dial is clean, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order, chronograph is working.

A late 19th century gilt and engraved brass repeating carriage clock with original numbered leather travel caseCharles Grottendiek, Bruxelles, Number 9422The engraved rippled handle above a thickly bevelled, rectangular escapement observation window and repeat button, the sharply moulded cornice over glazed sides between engraved concave columns, on an elaborately engraved, moulded base.The Roman dial signed Ch. Grottendiek (indeterminate address and title) Bruxelles below the blued steel spade hands, a subsidiary Roman alarm dial set below VII set within an intricate floral engraved brass mask.The triple spring barrel movement with a jewelled Swiss lever platform escapement and half-cut, bimetallic balance with timing screws, the backplate stamped Ch. Grottendiek Bruxelles 9422. Ticking, striking, repeating, and alarming, with a later double ended winding key and numbered (9422) leather travel case with purple velvet interior. 19 cms (7 ins) highFootnotes:François Charles Grottendieck was born in 1834 in Saint Anna, Hannover. His father was Ferdinand Henri, a wholesaler, and his mother was Marie Marguerite Wilhelmine Kruse. In 1863 he was married in Brussels to Eugènie Adélaïde Josephe Henriette, who was four years his senior and also a wholesaler. He is listed on his marriage certificate as a horologist, though it is not known where he served his apprenticeship. The couple appear to have gone into business together; given their backgrounds it seems likely that Eugènie would have managed the running of the shop, while Charles would have focused on repair and possibly finishing/manufacture. Throughout the 1860's-70s there was a horologist by the name of Dessaint-Plet whose shop was based at 10 Montagne de la Cour, Brussels. Plet had taken over the shop from another well-regarded horologist, A. Demeur, who is known to have sold carriage clocks by Paul Garnier. Demeur was also horologist to the King of Brussels, a title Plet seemed to receive with the shop. It is unclear when Plet retired, though it appears that Grottendieck became his successor, both to the shop and the title of horologist to the King and Queen of Brussels. It is unknown how long Grottendieck remained at this address, however, by 1901 the Grottendiecks were operating out of a shop on 80 Rue de la Madeleine, and also living above the shop. This may suggest that they had formally relocated from 10 Montagne de la Cour, rather than working out of both shops.In early August 1901, the shop was burgled, the thieves making off with 100,000 francs of items. This included 100 watches (valued between 100-1,500 francs), 30 gold chains (valued at around 10,000 francs), and 15 diamond and ruby trimmed bracelets (valued between 12 to 15,000 francs). Reportedly, Eugènie came downstairs to open the shop around 6.00, and noticed that one of the windowpanes, normally located 1.6m above the ground, had been removed and left on the shop counter. It was later suggested that the thieves climbed onto the arm of a streetlamp in front of the store, which allowed them to access the first storey window. As the lock was still bolted on the door, it appears the thieves left in the same fashion. Finding the shop had been ransacked, she apparently called up to Charles, who helped her draw up a list of missing inventory, before the police were informed. During questioning, it came out that a customer had come into the shop the previous day and spent ½ hour looking at a pocket watch chain. He left without buying anything, and 15 minutes later two different men came into the shop, looked at the same chain for ½ hour, then also left without making a purchase. These men, the first being identified as French, and the other two identified as Dutch, were listed as the likely thieves. It seems there had been a false alarm in the middle of the burglary, as 40,000 francs worth of jewellery had been left on the shop counter. More chillingly, in the room next to the shop, police discovered a dagger and several lengths of rope hastily left on a table. It does not seem that the perpetrator(s) was ever discovered.Charles and Eugènie had at least three children; Frédéric Jacques Joseph (born in 1865), Paul Désiré Joseph Charles (born in 1869) and Emma Ferdinande Joséphine (born in 1871). The eldest, Frédéric, became a horologist, likely being apprenticed to his father. He married Marie Colette Eugénie Briers in Elsene in 1904. Emma married into a family of wholesalers in 1893, both her brothers serving as witnesses. Interestingly, her husband, Paul Justin Louis Joseph Henriette, would serve as a witness to Frédéric's wedding nine years later.Paul Grottendieck became an engineer in Hainaut, at some point marrying Emma Celeste Louise Dubois. The couple had at least one child, Germaine Charlotte Clotilde Grottendieck, born in 1895, who apparently became an internationally lauded cellist. de Caluwé, J. (2019). 'Forme et contenu du discours publicitaire des horlogers bruxellois aux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles', Cahiers Bruxellois – Brusselse Cahiers, I, pg. 7-34.(1901) 'Belgique:Un Vol de 100,000 Francs', Journal des Débats: Politiques et Littéraires, 10 August, pg. 2.Firmin-Didot, A. (1860) Annuaire-almanach du commerce, de l'industrie, de la magistrature et de l'administration. Paris: Firmin-Didot frères, pg. 2273.Openarchives: Dutch and Belgian Archives on-line (2022) The Grottendieck Family. Available at: https://www.openarch.nl/(1901) 'Étranger: Belgique-Le Vol de 100,000 Francs', La Croix, 10 August.Belgian State Archives (2022) Grottendieck. Available at: https://search.arch.be/en/zoeken-naar-personen/zoekresultaat?text=grottendieck(1901) 'Faits Divers: Vol de 100,00 Francs de Bijoux', Le Temps, 10 August.Firmin-Didot, A. (1863) Annuaire-almanach du commerce, de l'industrie, de la magistrature et de l'administration. Paris: Firmin-Didot frères, pg. 2600.(1901) 'Vol de 100,000 Fr. de Bijoux', Le Rappel, 11 August, No. 11475.Muñoz, F. (2020) Souvenirs de vieux festivals du midi de la France: Prades et Aix-en-Provence. Available at: https://www.resmusica.com/2020/08/03/souvenirs-de-vieux-festivals-du-midi-de-la-france-prades-et-aix-en-provence/Rozier, J. (1901) 'Étranger: Un Vol de 100,000 Francs', Gil Blas, 10 August, N. 7936.(1901) 'Nouvelles Diverses: Vol de Bijoux', L'Univers et Le Monde, 11 August.Antiquarian Horological Society (2019) 'Drewetts', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 40 (4).Meier, B. (2022) Charles Grottendieck. Available at: https://klokkendokter.com/charles-grottendieck/This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A late 19th century French engraved brass carriage clockGrohe 7 Wigmore Street London, No. 2695 and 3801The ribbed handle above an oval escapement viewing window framed by floral engraving over a moulded cornice, the concave pillars supporting three glass panels and a hinged rear door with shuttered and named winding/setting squares within a series of engraved scrolls on a matted ground, the base similarly decorated. The signed white enamel Roman dial set in an elaborately engraved brass mask, and with good blued steel Breguet style hands. The twin spring barrel movement with jewelled English lever platform escapement and half-cut bimetallic balance with timing screws, the backplate numbered 3801 with rack striking on a bell. Ticking and striking. 15.5cms (6ins) highFootnotes:Provenance: Purchased from Tony Woodburn. James Grohé was born in 1803 in Baden, Germany. It is unclear where he served his apprenticeship, but around 1829 he came to the UK and established himself as a watch and clock maker in London. Interestingly, an entry in the 1831 London Morning Post makes brief reference to a James Grohe, who is described as a French and Genevan watchmaker. Baden is an area of Germany, situated between the French and Swiss borders. It is not known exactly where in Baden Grohé originally lived and it is possible he was educated, horologically or otherwise, in France and/or Switzerland.He is recorded as having taken over a watch and clock shop on Wigmore Street in 1834. The shop was originally the premises of the celebrated Charles Haley, who patented a chronometer remontoire escapement in 1796. It appears that Grohé purchased the shop from Haley's son, the previous business being 'Haley & Son.'An 1838 insurance certificate shows him working at 7 Wigmore Street next to Cavendish Square, as a clockmaker. A few months later, he is also recorded as occupying 3 Wimpole St. Cavendish Square and practicing as a watchmaker, possibly indicating separate premises for each trade. By 1843, he is advertising as a clock and watchmaker from the Wigmore address. At some point he married Harriet, a native of Marylebone and a year his junior. By 1845, the couple had two children, Catherine Elizabeth, and Mary Theresa. That same year, Grohé applied for, and was granted, British naturalisation. In 1852, Grohé was still working out of the Wigmore Street premises and advertising as a watch and clock maker. Possibly around this time, Grohé began to be supplied with carriage clock movements by Holingue Frères, Raingo Frères, and later Drocourt, these last movements being supplied in the 1870's. Some carriage clocks are known with the dial signed 'Grohé a Paris', though whether he had an actual shop in Paris remains unknown, no reference having been found of one. One of the carriage clocks, a repeater, was purchased by Queen Victoria in 1855 and is inscribed 'To Princess Helen Victoria by Queen Victoria in 1855', indicating that Grohé's business must have been thriving. The 1861 census records his full name as John James Grohé and describes him as a watch and clock maker, with his residence listed as 7 Wigmore Street. Harriet is also mentioned living at this address, as are three servants; a cook, a porter and a housemaid. By 1864, the 7 Wigmore Street shop had become 'Grohe Pennington & Typke'. It appears that Grohé had sold his business to John Pennington and Herrmann Wilhelm Typke between 1862-1864, possibly moving to 47 Princes Square, Bayswater, immediately after the sale.John Pennington was part of a dynasty of celebrated chronometer makers; presumably he was apprenticed to his father Robert Pennington Jr. though no record of this is known. After his marriage, he self-described as a 'gentleman' rather than a 'chronometer maker' on official documents. In 1846, however, he entered into partnership with his father, exhibiting a novel chronometer balance designed to control middle temperature error, at the Great Exhibition of 1851. His father died in 1854, and John continued the shop for another two years, before moving to various central London locations, eventually settling at 7 Wigmore Street.Herrmann Wilhelm Typke was born around 1821 in Prussia, and moved to the UK around 1849, setting himself up as a watchmaker. It is unknown where he served his apprenticeship, though it seems likely, considering his age when he moved, that it was served in Prussia. By 1859, he had married and was working out of 26 Devonshire Street, Portland Place in Middlesex. This same year he met John Pennington and the two became friends. Two years later, Pennington supported Typke's successful petition for naturalisation, along with several of Typke's neighbours. His petition also reveals that in 1861, he had five children, though their identities remain unknown. Grohé died in 1872, at 47 Princes Square, Bayswater in Middlesex, leaving around £25,000. It might be that Harriet predeceased him, though this is not definite. His will was proved by his two children, Catherine Elizabeth who had married a German merchant, and Mary Theresa, who had also married a German merchant; whether the couples were living in the UK or Germany is not indicated. William Wier Marshall and Frederick Gould, both listed as Esquires, also served as executors, but their relation to Grohé is unclear. Despite his death, entries continued to appear in trade directories under his name. In 1882 he is listed as working out of 24 Wigmore Street. By 1895, his address is listed as 3A Wimpole Street, Cavendish Square, an address he apparently vacated before his death. Around 1910, his entry has changed in trade directories to 'James Grohé, watchmaker, late 3A Wimpole St. & 24 Wigmore St. removed to Smith (Bolton), 26 Duke St. Manchester Sq. TN755 Paddington.' This entry continues to be recorded through 1920. It is known that Pennington and Typke would advertise their business as 'Pennington and Typke, successors to Grohe' until at least 1870, sometimes even signing new pieces simple as Grohé, until the early 1880's. John Pennington died in 1882, and it appears that Typke changed the signature of the business to 'Herman William Typke, Watchmaker, and James Grohe, Watch and Clock Maker.' Oddly though, in the same trade directories that list Grohé, there is a separate entry for Typke which reads 'Typke, Herman William (successor to Grohé)', though both addresses match. A very enthusiastic article did appear in 1893, in which Typke's shop at 24 Wigmore Street is lavishly described, and it is noted that he is a maker to the Queen and Royal Family. This may have been from Queen Victoria's purchase, in 1855, of a carriage clock from Grohé. The article also states that Typke took over Grohé's shop in 1849 (the year Typke moved to the UK), with no mention of the partnership between himself and Pennington. Whether this was a mistake on the writer's part or intentional misdirection from Typke remains unknown. Typke died in 1909, so it is unclear who continued to list James Grohé's details in the trade directories for the next 11 years, or why. University of Leicester (2022)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

the signed white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, with presentation inscription to the cuvette dated for 1905, 50mm dia., 132.1 grams, together with a propelling pencil by S. Mordan & Co, 6.6 grams. *Condition: The watch does not appear to be working, some scratches to the cases, but no obvious dents or damage.

Rolex, a gentleman's 9ct 'Precision' wristwatch, circa 1961, the circular silvered dial with gold Arabic numeral and baton indicators, with blued steel hands, within a plain gold bezel, to an integrated gold bracelet, case width 3.3cm, bracelet length 19cm, dial and movement signed Rolex, clasp with Rolex logo, manual winding movement numbered 80607, watch back interior numbered 15431, British hallmarks, sponsor's mark DS&S for David Shackman & Sons, bracelet with British hallmarks

Omega - Constellation Gents 18ct Gold Automatic Chronometer Wrist Watch. c. Early 1960's. With Just / Date Display Window. 34 mm Diameter, Silver White Dial, Constellation Motif to Back Cover, Calibre 561 Movement, With 24 Jewels. Case / Dial Excellent Condition - Please Confirm with Photo.

CLERY JEAN-BAPTISTE: (1759-1809) Personal Valet to King Louis XVI. A fine A.L.S., `Cléry´, two pages, 4to, Vienne, n.d., to Madame Crewe, Lower Grosvenor street, London, in French. Clery states in part `J´ai reçu la lettre que vous m´avez fait l´honneur de m´envoyer avec le paquet contenant le mémoire adréssé à Madame de France relativement à Mo[nsi]gnor l´archevêque de Paris… J´ai remis le mémoire à Madame de France qui s´est empréssé de s´informer de la position de Mo[nsi]gnor l´archevêque… Les secours dont Madame de France peut disposer sont bien peu de chose, et ne proviennent que sur quelques ducats que l´on lui donne par mois…´ (Translation: "I received the letter that you did me the honour to send me with the packet containing the memorandum addressed to Madame de France relative to Monsignor the Archbishop of Paris… I delivered the memorandum to Madame de France who hastened to find out about the position of Monsignor the Archbishop...The monetary assistance that Madame de France can dispose of is very little, and only comes from a few ducats that are given to her per month…") Bearing to the address leaf several postmarks and a paper seal affixed. With several small repairs, otherwise G    Cléry became the valet of Louis XVI when he was imprisoned in the Temple until January 1793. Although he was arrested on 25th September 1793, he avoided the fate of the guillotine and was freed on 27th July 1794. In his last Will and Testament, Louis had bequeathed to Cléry "my clothes, my books, my watch, my purse, and all other small effects which have been deposited with thecouncil of the commune" Madame de France is a form of address for several adult females in the 18th century which was used to designate the daughters of Louis XV of France who lived at the Royal court and never married. 

Gruen - 1940s Veri-Thin Precision gold plated open face pocket watch, gild dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, stem wind 17 jewel movement, ref 4-136018, 10k gold filled 41mm diameter case, no G393005 S, engraved S Koleski, 1915-1943 Western Shade Cloth Company verso; a chrome cased medical stop watch, stem wind movement, 50mm diameter (2)

Vintage west end watch Co, Sowen c1940's/50's watch

Vintage timex watch c1950's

THREE 9K GOLD WATCH FOBS OF SHOOTING INTEREST, the first in yellow gold with rose gold detail and marked on the reverse 'PRESENTED BY THE MULLERITE CARTRIDGE WORKS BIRMINGHAM' with maker's mark for Toye & Co. London 1930, the second marked on reverse 'CLAYBIRD SHOOTING WON BY ALEX ROBSON 27th MAY 1908', also with yellow and rose gold design, maker's mark 'M & B' and hallmarked for Birmingham 1902, the last not engraved, also of rose and yellow gold design, maker's mark 'V & S' and also hallmarked for Birmingham 1902, approx. 40 grams combined weight.

A gentleman's mid 1930's 9ct gold Omega manual wind wrist watch, with case back inscription, no strap (a.f.), movemnet c.20F.

A gentleman's late 1960's stainless steel Omega Automatic Chronometer Constellation wrist watch, on a stainless steel Omega bracelet, movement c.751, no box or papers.

A gentleman's mid 1940's steel Omega non magnetic manual wind wrist watch, movement c.26.5 T3, case diameter 30mm, on associated leather strap.

A French gold open face keyless wind pocket watch, c. 1900, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the case with indistinct gold mark and "S (key) G" mark, the movement stamped Savoye Freres et Cie., the dust cover bearing presentation inscription in French dated April 1905. Diameter of case 49mm, 88 grams.

A quantity of miscellanea including 1930's desk seal, candle snuffer, Georgian sugar cutters, Alpine army watch, etc.

Disney Watches: Vintage 1970's Rare Constructa Watch Company, 1 Jewel, Manual Wind Mickey Mouse Watch, Chrome Cased has had rubber Mickey Mouse Strap Fitted, Winds & Runs Well

Disney Watch: Vintage 1970's Bradley Mickey Mouse Watch, Manual Wind, Single Jewel, Brown Leather Strap, Winds and Runs

Disney Watches: Vintage 1980's Version Bradley Time Mickey Mouse Watch, Manual Wind, Single Jewel, Black Leather Strap, Runs when rocked but stops (Fully Wound)

Disney Watches: Vintage 1980's Version Bradley Time Mickey Mouse Watch with Seconds Hand, Manual Wind, Black Leather Strap, Fully Wound, Not Running

1930's Limit No.2 Swiss Open Faced Pocket Watch, Dennison Gold Plated Case, Rolex Lever in Plastic Glass Domed Pocket Watch Case

A Diamond Bar Brooch, stamped '9CT', length 5cm; together with A Silver Cased Pocket WatchBrooch - 2.7 gramsCase makers initials R & S, movement is winding smoothly, movement in going order, diameter of case, 52mm wide, dial is clean and has no cracks or chips, case back hinge is working and closing correctly

A Selection of Silver Pocket Watches, Lady's Fob Watches, Watch Chains, Rolex late 1950's booklet and Omega "This Explanatory Model"

Omega; A c.1950's Gent's Wristwatch Head, (no strap) the faintly signed textured dial with line markers and centre seconds, the movement stamped "Omega Swiss" and numbered "12183802", 283 calibre, the screw down case back stamped "Omega Watch Co" "2537-7", witan two tone case.

Rolex - Oyster Gents 18ct White Gold and Steel Perpetual - Chronometer ( Thunderbird ) Wrist Watch. Model No 16246. Features White Dial, Chronometer, Just - Date Display Window, 18ct White Gold Turn-o-Graph Bezel, Grey Ghost Dial, Automatic, Date of Production 1970 - 1980's. Complete with Rolex Boxes ( 2 ) Booklets, Tag, Rolex Calendar. All Aspects of Condition Are Excellent - Please Confirm with Photo.

Omega - Seamaster Automatic Day-Date Gents Steel Cased Wrist Watch, 1020 Cal, Case Size 35 mm. c.1980's. Day-Date Display Window, Regency Stripe Design Dial, Manual Wind. Case / Dial / Movement Excellent.

Tissot - Gents 9ct Gold Cased Manual Wind Wrist Watch, With Silvered Dial, Seconds Sweep. c.1970's. Case / Dial Excellent. Diameter of Case 32 mm.

Eterna - Matic 1000 Mechanical Wind Gents Steel Wrist Watch. c.1950's. Case No 5283127. Diameter of Case 32 mm, With Expanding Steel Watch Bracelet. Case / Dial / Bracelet Excellent - Please Confirm with Photo.

Seiko 5 Automatic Gents Gold on Steel Wrist Watch, Diameter 34 mm, Features Champagne Dial, Day / Date Display Window, Seconds Sweep, Water Resistant. c.1970's. Very Good Condition.

Rotary 17 Jewels 1950's Gents 9ct Gold Cased Mechanical Wrist Watch with Excellent Gold Tone Expanding and Sliding Watch Bracelet, Manual Calibre 72. 705 Movement. Outer Two Tone Dial with Silver Ring, Gold Hands and Markers. Excellent Condition.

Omega - Automatic Gold on Steel Day-Date Gents Wrist Watch with Original Signed Omega Black Leather Watch Bracelet. Features a Champagne Dial, Day-Date Display Window. c.1970's. Diameter of Watch Case 34 mm, With Omega Display Watch Box. The Case / Dial Excellent Condition - Please Confirm with Photo.

Omega - Constellation Automatic Chronometer 14ct Gold Cap-on Steel Gents Wrist Watch. c.1960's. Features Just / Date Display Window, Seconds Sweep. Cal 564. Constellation Logo to Back Cover, Condition of Dial / Case Excellent, Glass Cover Scratched.

Omega - Constellation Gents 18ct Gold Automatic Chronometer Wrist Watch. c. Early 1960's. With Just / Date Display Window. 34 mm Diameter, Silver White Dial, Constellation Motif to Back Cover, Calibre 561 Movement, With 24 Jewels. Case / Dial Excellent Condition - Please Confirm with Photo.

Omega - Seamaster Cosmic Gents Automatic Stainless Steel Wrist Watch. c.1970's. Original Bracelet and Excellent Detail. Day or Week Not Working, Otherwise Very Good Condition.