Luglio 1914 La Grande Illustrazione, anno I n. 7 Luglio 1914 Sommario:FERDINANDO PAOLIERI - Ritorno alla foresta.ARTURO ONOFRI - Una sosta dell'errante.SIBILLA ALERAMO - ErrabondaGIULIO GIANELLI - Cose d’altri a me care.ENRICA GRASSO - Allo stesso posto (novella).CLEMENTE REBORA - Frammento.C.F. ZANELLI - Le scale di RomaE. M. GRAY - Il cavallo fuggiasco- Il ponte delle scimmieGIIUSEPPE FANCIULLI • L'anima della foresta (fiaba)ALDO VALORI – Cronache di letteratura: V. Betteloni, G. CostanziTavole fuori testo:ARTURO NOCI – San Francesco nel Deserto (tricomia).PLINIO NOMELLINI - Oleandri (litografia).LEONARDO BAZZARO - lris.LEONARDO DUDREVILLE- Nella Piazzetta di San Giovanni in Conca, di notteTOMMASO CASCELLA- Donna col carro.VALMORE GERMINAMI - Faunetto.Nel testo:Fregi, disegni e xilografie di DUILIO CAMILLOTTI, TOMMASO e MICHELE CASCELLA, C. F. ZANELLI e ARMANDO CERMIGNANICondizioni: la copertina presenta un taglio obliguo, i piatti sono staccati dal resto della rivista, strappi e mancanze. Manca una lito
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Le Rouge Georges-Louis (Parigi , 1712 - Parigi, 1790) Lo Stato della Chiesa ed il Granducato di Toscana Stampato in Parigi nel 1744Incisione tratta da “Atlas général contenant le détail des quatre parties du monde principalement de celui de l'Europe”Ha scale in miglia, leghe e miglia comuni italiani ed i confini tra gli stati colorati in rosso e verde.In passepartout bianco e cornice dorata e verde del XX secolo
§ Sir William Russell-Flint PRWS RA ROI (Scottish, 1880-1969) A seated female nude studyinscribed 'Sir William Russell Flint's Studio' and dated '14th April 1963 (Easter Sunday)'watercolour29cm x 24.5cmProvenance:The artist's studioThis watercolour, rapidly sketched in the artist's studio, provides a delicate and intimate example of the Russell-Flint's most recognised subject-matter and his technical ability on a small scale.
A chiming bracket clock by Barrauds, Cornhill, London, early 19th century, the ebonised case with single pad top over painted dial with chime /silent to the arch, signed below the centre, the triple fusee movement signed to the backplate and chiming on 10 bells and striking on a further bell, the case with side handles over scale side fret panels, with canted front angles, on a plinth base 47 x 37cmappears to strike and repeat OK. Not ticking at present, so probably needs a service, but has been wound today. Added front button replaces lost key hole to hood door. Minor retouching to dial. Some slight age wear and tear to dial and case but in tact. has winding key only.
A mahogany dome top mantel clock, 19th century, the painted dial signed 'Saml. Shortman, Newnham', Roman numerals, twin fusee movement with bell strike, side ring handles above arched brass scale fret panels, on ball feet 43cm highdial probably retouched/repainted. The front glass bezel hinge is weak. Movement not tested and stops after a few minutes so probably needs attention. A few age age marks to case. Old damage noted to rear door.
An ebonised and brass mounted bracket clock, 19th century, by Viners New Bond Street, London, with a cream painted dial, with Roman numeral, enclosing an eight-day movement, striking the hour, the back plate also engraved, with a glazed back, fish scale panels and hoop handles, on ball feet, 28cm wide 16cm deep48cm hightogether with an associated bracket, 32cm wide 21.5cm deep22cm high (2)Condition ReportFair - but with wear to the case. Striking the hour. Repainted dial. Dial 8in.
A Geshutzt galzed stoneware beer stein, with an elaborate dragon handle, incised decoration with a verse and a town in flames, with a domed pewter fish scale lid, stamped marks, 21cm high; together with an Art Nouveau pewter-mounted claret jug, with a leaf-etched glass body, matching the mount, 29cm high (2)Condition ReportSome minor flaking on pewter cover. Rubbing on mount of claret jug. Glass fair. Scratches to the base rim.
A Royal Horseguard Cavalry sabre, c.2000, the 67.5cm fullered blade by Wilkinson sword, with double edge tip, scabbard and hilt with shagreen grip, 107cm overallShipping Disclaimer: Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country. Condition ReportExcess polish to fish scale grip. There are seven areas of chromium peel on the hand guard of the hilt. Serial no. 8465-99-973-6888. Please see the additional images.
HO scale model train car kit. This replica of a 50 foot Pulman Car is dark brown with gold detail. Comes with instructions and parts. This item has its original box. Measures 10.75"L x 3.75"W x 1.75"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 8"L x 1.5"W x 2"HManufacturer: RoundhouseCondition: Age related wear. As is.
HO scale model train car kit. Comes with instructions and parts. 50 foot plug-door box car is white with an advertisement for Hamm's Beer on the sides. This item has its original box. Measures 7.75"L x 3.75"W x 1.5"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 7"L x 1.5"W x 2"HManufacturer: AthearnCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear. As is.
HO scale model kit comes with instructions and some parts. It is a replica of a 36 foot refrigerator car with an advertisement for Swift's Premium Hams on the side. Car is white and brown. This item has its original box. Measures 7.75"L x 3.25"W x 1.75"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 5"L x 1.25"W x 1.75"HManufacturer: RoundhouseCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear. As is.
HO scale model train. White Carnation Milk train car comes with parts to assemble and instructions. This item has its original box. Measures 7.75"L x 3.75"W x 1.5"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 5.75"L x 1.5"W x 2"HManufacturer: AthearnCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear. As is.
This is a highly detailed trolly car in HO scale with yellow sides with red detail and black top. It is marked Downtown on the side with the number 14 on its corners. This item has its original box which measures 10"L x 3.5"W x 1.5"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 5.5"L x 1.25"W x 2.25"HManufacturer: Model Power MFG. Co. Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. As is, as found.
This is a HO scale model train, new in box, modeled after the Berkshire, Pere Marquette. This item has its original box with measurements 24"L x 7"W x 2"H. Marked Pere Marquette to the side of the train car. Dimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: Associated Hobby Manufacturers Inc. Country of Origin: ItalyCondition: Age related wear.
HO scale reproduction of a general locomotive and tender. Kit#507. Box is open but nothing has been removed. Train made of metal. Instructions and pieces included. This item has its original box. Box measures 12.25"L x 6"W x 1.5"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: MantuaCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear. As is.
This is a HO scale model train, new in box, modeled after the S1A Texas. This item has its original box with measurements 24"L x 7"W x 2"H. Item #5099B. Marked Baltimore and Ohio on the side of the tanker. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: Associated Hobby Manufacturers Inc. Country of Origin: ItalyCondition: Age related wear.
This kit contains an HO scale reproduction of a Little Six engine. It is unused and unopened. The locomotive is made from finely detailed plastics and zamac boilers for weight and maximum traction. This item has its original box. Measures 12.25"L x 5.75"W x 1.5"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: MantuaCountry of Origin: USACondition: Age related wear. As is.
An HO scale locomotive kit. Box is open, but item is unused. This kit is for advanced modelers. This item has its original box. Measures 12.25"L x 5.75"W x 1.5"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: TycoCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. As is.
BATMANLobby Card (11" x 14")Fine+ Columbia, 1943This card is from Chapter 9, "The Sign of the Sphinx," and features a great close shot of the Dynamic Duo plotting their next week. This example is unrestored and exhibits border pinholes and staple holes along with a smudge, several pinholes in the lower background area, and a few unobtrusive scratches.This series is notable for many reasons. Lewis Wilson was the first actor to portray Batman on film. It also introduced story elements that became part of the Batman canon, such as the Batcave and its secret entrance from Wayne Manor. The series was released weekly starting in June of 1943. In the film, Batman and Robin are depicted as government agents, fighting against the evil Japanese spy Prince Daka, rather than independent crime fighters, which the censors felt would be promoting vigilantism. This was Columbia's largest-scale serial production to date and was reissued theatrically in 1954 and 1962.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, September 12th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on September 13th.
THE BLUES BROTHERSOne Sheet (27" x 41")Very Fine- on Linen Universal, 1980This poster was professionally linen-backed with expert touch-up to the center folds and to correct light crimping near the right border. The poster exhibits some light sporadic scuffing which does not detract from its presentation.Based on a Saturday Night Live sketch featuring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, The Blues Brothers is a comedic love letter to blues and soul music and a raucous celebration of wide-scale automotive carnage.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, September 13th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on September 12th.
AFFAIR IN TRINIDADThree Sheet (41" x 81")Fine+ on Linen Columbia, 1952Slight warping with blemishes and chipping throughout. touch-ups to folds. Professionally restored, the center middle crossfolds have been repaired from chipping and right of center above Hayworth's elbow has been retouched. Border chipping, tears, pinholes in all corners, and some paper loss. Missing pieces have been restored with sporadic airbrushing. Overall, strong vibrant color featuring a striking rendition of Rita Hayworth in large scale. - WL 050724Rita Hayworth's 'comeback' film for Columbia Pictures, following four years away from the studio. Hayworth plays a nightclub singer in Trinidad, whose husband dies in mysterious circumstance and investigates with the help of his brother (Glenn Ford).This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, September 12th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on September 13th.
Decorative large-scale version of the original painted by the Venetian master representing Venus and Adonis is a painting painted by Titian in 1554 that is exhibited in the Prado Museum in Madrid. Canvas measurements: 172 x 154 cm, framed measurements: 191 x 174 cm. Provenance: Madrid palace, private collection, El Viso.
A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS AND CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL MINIATURE CARTEL TIMEPIECE AND MATCHING BAROMETERTHE TIMEPIECE MOVEMENT STAMPED L.R., PARIS, CIRCA 1800The timepiece with circular eight-day movement incorporating platform cylinder escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance applied to the backplate stamped L R opposing serial number 1595, the 1.75 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertical Arabic hour numerals within a floral festoon decorated band, with fine rococo scroll cast gilt hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast gilt brass bezel, the barometer with circular cream register calibrated in centimetres of mercury, each gilt brass case overall decorated in polychrome champleve enamel with Hispano-Moresque inspired foliate strapwork, with acorn finial enamelled with red flower centred cream panels within powder blue borders over a cobalt collar surmounting a drum housing the mechanism with repeating cobalt lappet leaf cavetto band around the bezel and conforming repeating panels to circumference, set on a waisted upright over a tapered pedestal applique incorporating swollen polychrome ribbon-tied laurel band over strapwork panel picked out with mottled red motifs and green leaf details within a cobalt line border and foliate scroll border, the sides with similar panels over a cobalt faced block and ogee-shaped foot terminating with a pendant finial, each mounted on a shaped giltwood panel.The timepiece/barometer 32cm (12.5ins) high, 7.7cm (3ins) wide, 5cm (2ins) deep, the wooden panels 38cm (15ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide. Condition Report: The timepiece movement is presently fully-wound but not currently running. The escapement appears intact and undamaged hence the mechanism is most likely just gummed-up with dry oil hence requires a clean/service. The regulation lever is presently disconnected. The dial appears free form visible damage/faults. The barometer does not appear to respond to change in pressure when 'bag tested' hence will require attention. The scale appears to be printed paper and has some light discolouration/rubbing and the bezel appears have been glued into position (traces of glue visible to the interior). Both cases appear to be in fine original condition with faults limited to a couple tiny enamel chips (hard to find even with very close examination). The wooden back panels are probably later additions with both exhibiting some light surface wear.There is no winding key present.Condition Report Disclaimer
AN EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY MINIATURE ANEROID WHEEL BAROMETERUNSIGNED, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe 1.75 inch circular silvered register with concentric scale divided in millimetres of mercury and annotated with the usual observations in French, with blued steel pointer set behind rotating gilt bezel with a steel recording needle applied to the interior, the fine boxwood edged case with circular fan rosette to the open triangular pediment over arched glazed silvered Centigrade scale mercury thermometer and twin oval conch shell motifs to the baluster-shaped trunk, the rounded base further inlaid with conforming fan rosette.24cm (9.5ins) high, 6.5cm (2.5ins) wide, 2cm (0.75ins) deep.
A FINE AND RARE ORMOLU MOUNTED BLACK MARBLE MANTEL TIMEPIECE OF IMPRESSIVE PROPORTIONSBENJAMIN LOUIS VULLIAMY, LONDON, NUMBER 1921, 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day four columnar pillar single chain fusee movement with plates measuring 5.25 inches in diameter and Vulliamy type half deadbeat escapement regulated by heavy disc bob half-seconds pendulum stamped with serial number 1921 and with transverse pivoted beam rise/fall regulation to the suspension, the backplate signed VULLIAMY, LONDON over No. 1921 to centre, the 5 inch circular silvered dial with fine engine-turned centre within narrow Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating engraved signature VULLIAMY, LONDON flanking the XVII numeral centred with the regulation adjustment square, with dot minute markers to outer track and blued steel Breguet type moon hands set within parcel frosted and burnished complex moulded bezel surround, the substantial ormolu mounted black marble case of 'drumhead' design centred with a large cast ormolu surmount modelled as an eagle opening its wings and looking to the left whilst grasping a baton issuing flames from each end draped over the drum housing the movement and dial, the rear of the drum with brass circular brass cover secured by blued steel turn screws, raised via a stepped block-shaped cradle over a wide plinth base applied with finely cast and chiselled fire-gilt bronze figures of recumbent lions modelled after Canova flanking the dial, the front applied with generous apron mount centred with a bearded male mask issuing scrolling acanthus over a stepped skirt.42.5cm (16.75ins) high, 61.5cm (24.25ins) wide, 15cm (16ins) deep. Provenance:Previously sold at Bonhams, Sydney, sale of The Owston Collection, 25th June 2010 (lot 464) for $30,000 AUD where it was noted that the timepiece was acquired from Algy Rothman, Winchester, in 1986. Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as born 1780 to Benjamin Vulliamy and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1809. He worked from 52 Pall Mall, served as Warden 1821-5 and was appointed Master five times. He was the last of the celebrated dynasty of Royal clockmakers which started with his grandfather, Justin, forming a partnership with George II's clockmaker, Benjamin Gray (see previous lot). Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy was perhaps one of the most influential horologists of his time publishing many works and undertaking numerous high profile public commissions as well as holding the Royal Warrant. He supplied many clocks to the Royal family including the turret clock for Windsor Castle in 1829 (replacing an earlier movement by Joseph Knibb); however his horological legacy is perhaps somewhat slightly blighted by his tendency to undertake controversial alterations to earlier important clocks by makers such as Tompion. The Vulliamys started numbering most of their clocks from 1788 until 1854. Two of the original Vulliamy workbooks still survive in the library of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall, these often can provide valuable information regarding the manufacture and provenance of many clocks made by the workshop. Unfortunately the records are incomplete hence only note clocks with serial numbers 296-469 and 746-1067. There is also a third surviving Vulliamy workbook, relating only to repairs and servicing dating to the period 1846-53. Interestingly this volume records at least sixty-five clocks being in the possession of the government 'Office of Works' and another forty being in the possession of Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace. Roger Smith in his article entitled Vulliamy Clock Numbering, A Postscript, published in Antiquarian Horology Vol. 21 No. 5 (September 1994), used surviving data in the records of the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall and known documented examples to compile a graph from which unrecorded clocks can be dated. According to this chart number 1921 would appear to date to the end of the second quarter of the 19th century. The general design of the present timepiece follows the 'lion' form made popular by Vulliamy during the early years of the 19th century. Vulliamy's earliest models utilised lions with balls either between or under one of the front paws no doubt inspired by the ancient Roman 'Medici Lion' in Florence. Later models also incorporated eagle surmounts modelled alongside those applied to the smaller pedestal drumhead timepieces also made popular by Vulliamy. The current timepiece is unique in both its unusual large scale and the provision of fine recumbent lions modelled after those sculpted by Antonia Canova for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII at St. Peters Basilica in 1792. From this it would be appropriate to speculate that it was most likely a one-off commission no doubt for a mantelpiece of an important mansion house or palace interior.
A VICTORIAN CARVED MAHOGANY TWIN FUSEE DIAL WALL CLOCKBENNETT, LONDON, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe five columnar pillar twin chain fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by heavy lenticular bob pendulum incorporating transverse pivoted beam rise/fall regulation to suspension, the 12.5 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with curved SLOW/FAST regulation adjustment scale over signature BENNETT, 65 Cheapside, LONDON., MAKER TO THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY to centre, with blued steel trefoil hands set behind hinged glazed cast brass bezel incorporating canted insert to inner edge, the case with dial surround carved with stylised palm leaves issuing from a shield cartouche to envelop the bezel, applied to the drum-shaped rear incorporating curved door to right hand side and pendulum access flap to base, the back panel with rectangular brass grille sound fret.42cm (16.5ins) wide, 40.5cm (16ins) high, 17.5cm (6.5ins) deep. John Bennett was first educated to become a pastor but after the death of his father he joined the clock and watchmaking business established in Greenwich by his grandfather. He subsequently established himself at 65 Cheapside, London in 1846 and became particularly interested in the 'modernisation' of the English watchmaking industry which brought him into conflict with many of his peers. John Bennett was a colourful character who subsequently became involved in machinations of the City of London Corporation serving as 'Sheriff of London and Middlesex' in 1871. He was knighted and served as 'Lord Lieutenant of London' the following year. Sir John Bennett 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.
A REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED FIGURED MAHOGANY QUARTER-CHIMING TABLE/BRACKET CLOCKJOHN JACKSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1815The substantial six pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment, chiming the quarters on a nest of eight graduated bells and sounding the hour on a further larger bell, the backplate signed John Jackson, LONDON within a geometric bordered oval cartouche to centre within conforming decorated outer border interrupted with leafy sprays to angles, the 8 inch cream painted arched Roman numeral dial also signed John Jackson, LONDON to centre, with Arabic fifteen-minutes to outer track and pierced gilt brass hands beneath subsidiary regulation and STRIKE/SILENT selection dials to arch, the arched case with complex break-arch upper mouldings over hinged arched-glazed front inset bordered with inset brass fillet mouldings to the aperture and with rounded brass stringing to edges, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over arched bras fish scale sound frets and the rear with arch-glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with bras ogee bracket feet; with a modern mahogany wall bracket incorporating scroll carved support beneath reeded-edge platformthe clock 45cm (17.75ins) high, 31.5cm (12.5ins) wide, 21cm (8.25ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 79cm (31.25ins) high overall. John Jackson senior was a notable maker who was apprenticed to Nathaniel Style before setting-up his own business at Bridgewater Square by 1760. He was Master of the Clockmaker's Company in 1796 and went into partnership with his son of the same name from 1781-94. The business continued trading under the name John Jackson until around 1825. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. A gentle clean/service is advised in intending to put the clock into long-term service. The dial retains old, probably original surface but with some noticeable rubbing to the chapter ring. There is also some very slight wear to the winding holes, The right-hand part of the dial has some crazing/lifting to the surface as well as a few flakes/losses so may benefit from some stabilisation/retouching. The hands appear original and are in good condition. The case is generally in good original condition. The arch top has three noticeable front-to-back shrinkage cracks (it is possible that the top veneer has been replaced) and the upper mouldings have a small section missing bordering the left-hand side of the arch. The rear door is slightly warped with a couple of cracks to the frame veneers otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to very minor age related blemishes. The wall bracket is in very good overall condition.Clock is complete with original pendulum, crank winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN INTERESTING VICTORIAN COLONIAL INDIA 'MILITARY INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT' SIGHTING COMPASSUNSIGNED, MARKED FOR THE INDIAN COLONIAL GOVERNMENT AND M.I.D., CALCUTTA, CIRCA 1880The 3 inch circular silvered plate marked with eight cardinal points annotated with East/West reversed and engraved with government arrow device over I then M.I.D. E.P.'T., CALCUTTA to centre, within scale divided for every ten degrees deviating from 0 at North and South up to 90 at East and West, within a second raised concentric scale calibrated for every degree and annotated anticlockwise in tens 0-360, the steel pointer with locking lever set behind glass secured by a brass ring bezel, the rectangular mahogany case with hinged top section opening to reveal the compass and pair of hinged brass sights positioned at North and South and set on substantial brass straps, the lid with further recessed brass strap further engraved with the government arrow device over I then M.I.D., CALCUTTA, 13.14.5cm (5.75ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep, 3.2cm (1.25ins) high closed; 9cm (3.5ins) high open. The initials 'M.I.D.' inscribed on the present lot stands for the Calcutta-based 'Military Intelligence Department' which was originally set up by the East India Company prior to the 'India Mutiny' which led to the formation of the English government controlled Indian Colonial Government in 1858. The M.I.D. had responsibility for the security of Greater India, borders and coasts (including what in now known as Bangladesh, Burma and Pakistan). The department continued operations under the Indian Colonial Government reporting directly to the Governor General then later the Viceroy. With regards to dating the present lot The Indian Colonial Government instituted the 'government arrow' over 'I' mark on their instruments and other property from around 1877. The reversed East and West annotations ensure that the correct direction of sight is displayed on the scale when the instrument is in use. In other words when sighting North and then subsequently looking to observe to the West, the compass will need to be rotated anticlockwise. The needle will then move clockwise in relation to North thus the scale will correctly provide a 'sight' reading in the Westerly direction.
Y A REGENCY INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERG. MOROITAL, GLOUCESTER, EARLY 19th CENTURY The 8 inch rosette centred circular silvered register signed G. Maroital, Gloucester within concentric scale divided in barometric inches and annotated with the usual observations, with steel pointer set behind glazed cavetto moulded brass bezel with a brass recording pointer applied to the glass, the ebony edged case with oval conch shell motif to the open triangular pediment over arched glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer and twin further oval conch shell motifs to the baluster-shaped trunk, the rounded base inlaid with a rosette.100cm (39.5ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection. Condition Report: Condition overview:Barometer is in good clean working condition with only minor age-related blemishes/localised repairs to the case. Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERA. GATTY, READING, EARLY 19th CENTURY The 8 inch rosette centred circular silvered register signed A. Gatty, Reading within concentric scale divided in barometric inches and annotated with the usual observations, with steel pointer set behind glazed cavetto moulded brass bezel with a brass recording pointer applied to the glass, the chevron edged case with circular fan rosette to the open triangular pediment over arched glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer and twin oval conch shell motifs to the baluster-shaped trunk, the rounded base further inlaid with conforming fan rosette.100cm (39.5ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection. Anthony Gatty is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Royal Oak, Fisher Row, Reading circa 1810-40.
A REGENCY BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK WITH AND FIRED ENAMEL DIALWIGHTMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1815The five pillar twin chain fusee movement previously ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of bells and sounding the hours on the larger of the two, with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by heavy lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of 12.5 inches, the backplate signed Wightman, St. Martin's Lane, the 9.5 inch circular fired white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and wavy steel moon hands, with a strike/silent selection lever to upper margin set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the arched case with geometric brass strung decoration incorporating rectangular motifs and a horizontal double-headed trident across the centre, the sides with gilt brass lion's mask ring handles over arched brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating conforming brass inlay to fascia over block feet (quarter striking mechanism deactivated and smaller bell no longer present); with a later mahogany wall bracket with rectangular table over a single shaped panel support,The clock 51cm (20ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 20.5cm (8ins) deep; the clock on wall bracket 77.5cm (30.5ins) high overall. Online sources record a Thomas Wightman working from 95 St. Martin's Lane, London 1798-1818.
A GEORGE III/REGENCY BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIALBARRAUD, LONDON, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating stirrup type regulation adjustment and trip-hour repeat, the geometric border engraved backplate with pendulum holdfast and signed Barraud, Cornhill LONDON within an oval cartouche to centre, the 6.75 inch slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the outer minute track and pierced brass hands, the break-arch case with brass ball finial and foliate scroll pierced and engraved brass frets to the concave-sided pyramidal upstand over complex cast brass top mouldings, the opening front applied ogee moulded convex-glazed cast brass bezel over fine foliate scroll pierced and engraved lower quadrant frets flanked by inset brass mouldings to angles, the sides with hinged brass carrying handles over brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with full-width break-arch glazed door, on brass bound cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.46cm (18ins) high, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Paul Phillip Barraud was born in 1752 and initially worked with his father at first until his death in 1795, after which he turned his attention more towards chronometers. Using the valuable experience gained whilst working on Mudge's timekeepers with W. Howells and G. Jamieson to good effect, he became very successful. After his death in 1820 the business was continued by his sons taking John Richard Lund, a former apprentice of John Pennington (who developed the auxiliary compensation balance weight to correct for middle temperature changes), into partnership in 1838.
AN INLAID MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD CROSSBANDED ANEROID WHEEL BAROMETERUNSIGNED, SECOND QURTER OF THE 20th CENTURYThe 7.5 inch circular silvered calibrated for barometric inches and with the usual observations, with blued steel pointer set behind bevel glazed brass bezel incorporating further recording pointer to the glass, the satinwood banded case with triangular pediment over scallop shell roundel and inset FAHRENHEIT and CEMTIGRADE scale glazed spirit thermometer to the tapered trunk, the rounded base with conforming roundel.91cm (36ins) high, 30cm (11.75ins) wide. Provenance: From a Private Collection
AN AUSTRIAN OXIDISED BRASS THEODOLITENEUHOFER AND SOHN, VIENNA, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe telescope with rack and pinion focus adjustment and fitted with a spirit level to top, mounted via a horizontal pivot terminating with a spoked vertical circle incorporating fine silver Vernier scale to circumference with pivoted scale magnification glass to one end opposing fine screw angle adjustment bar to the other, onto a pierced U-shaped frame and rotating table incorporating X and Y orientated spirit levels, Vernier sector with pivoted magnifier, and rotation locking clamp with fine thread adjustment and signed NEUHOFER & SOHN, VIENNA beneath serial number 7135 to the arm, the fixed base with silvered ring calibrated in degrees of rotation divided for half degree increments to the circumference, the whole raised on squat column upright issuing triform radial supports with screw feet, in original wooden box with some accessories and pasted factory calibration label to the inside of the door.The instrument 20.25cm (8ins) high, the tube 16.5cm (6.5ins) long with focus closed; the box 30cm (11.75ins) high, 20.25cm (8ins) wide, 22cm (8.75ins) deep. The firm of Neuhofer and Sohn was established when Carl Neuhofer joined his father, Joseph, as a partner in the business previously known as 'Optisches Institut Carl Cross and Comp.' trading from 8 Kohlmarket, Vienna. The business became particularly well known for their optical and surveying instruments and continued trading up until around 1940.
Y A RARE BIEDERMEIER VIENNA ROSEWOOD MINIATURE 'DACHLUHR' WALL TIMEPIECE UNSIGNED, VIENNA, CIRCA 1840 The four pillar single-weight driven movement with slightly tapered plates enclosing four-wheel train and deadbeat escapement, with fine-beat adjustment to crutch and regulated by decorative brass and steel rod pendulum with large diameter brass-faced lenticular bob reading against a fired enamel beat-scale applied to the lower edge of the case backboard, the 4.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel moon hands within repeating cartouche and bead cast brass bezel, the movement and dial supported within the case via keyhole slots to the backplate engaging with corresponding posts fitted to a brass plate applied to the veneered backboard, the exterior with rococo scroll carved and pierced crest applied to a platform upstand, over box line-edged canted cornice with wavy lower edge moulding and full-height rectangular two-panel glazed front door applied with stylised scroll carved capitals and ripple-moulded bases to the slender pilaster strip uprights, the sides with narrow glazed apertures, the base of stepped ogee form with panel to front over anthemion carved pendant. 73.5cm (29ins) high, 22cm (8.75ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement appears in good original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The mechanism is a little dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is advised before putting to use. The dial appears free from visible damage or restoration. The centre arbor pin-hole (for securing the minute hand and collet) is broken hence a pin and collet cannot be fitted, however as minute hand is a good push-fit and both hands appear to hold position this would probably not adversely affect the timepieces ability to show the time. The case is generally in very good condition with faults very much limited to very slight veneer shrinkage and a few tiny surface blemishes.Timepiece has pendulum (in good condition with only minor patchy discoloration), a crank winder and a weight (undamaged but with patchy oxidation/discolouration) but it is lacking the pulley from which the weight is hung, Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKWIGHTMAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1815The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with geometric border engraved shallow-arch backplate and anchor escapement regulated by heavy lenticular bob pendulum with an effective length of 11.5 inches, the 8 inch circular single sheet silvered brass Roman numeral dial signed WIGHTMAN, ST. Martins Lane, London to centre and with delicate pierced steel hands, with a strike/silent selection lever to upper margin set behind hinged convex glazed engine-milled cast brass bezel, the arched case with geometric looped lozenge ebony line inlaid decoration beneath the dial and the sides with brass fish scale sound frets, the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on ogee moulded skirt base fitted with brass ball feet.The clock 43.5cm (17ins) high, 28.5cm (11.25ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection, purchased from Liberty and Company, London, 15th April 1966 for £97-10-0. Online sources record a Thomas Wightman working from 95 St. Martin's Lane, London 1798-1818. Condition Report: Movement is complete and in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or notable replacements. The mechanism however is a little dull/dirty hence a clean/service is advised. The dial has overall moderate oxidation/patination to the silvering otherwise is in good original condition. The case is generally presentable but has slight shrinkage cracking towards the rear edge at the apex of the top and above and below each of the side frets. The rear door has a slight warp and a small veneer patch repair adjacent to the escutcheon. The front has a horizontal shrinkage crack towards the lower edge just above the skirt as well as slight shrinkage just beneath the dial. Faults are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, wear and other minor faults commensurate with age.Clock is complete with pendulum, case key and a winder. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LATE VICTORIAN LACQUERED BRASS ANEROID SURVEYOR'S BAROMETER WITH ALTIMETER SCALEJ. H. STEWARD, LONDON, LATE 19th CENTURYThe 2.25 inch circular silvered register inscribed Surveying Aneroid, Compensated; Temp All Scale, 50 (degrees) Fah't; J. H. Steward, 457. West Strand, 406. Strand & 7. Gracechurch St., London, 3877 to centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches also divided into hundredths, within rotating outer scale calibrated for Feet, 0-6,000 divided into hundredths and incorporating a second staggered scale to allow readings to be taken to two-hundredths, the glazed cylindrical case with knurled circumference to bezel and suspension loop.7.5cm (3ins) diameter, 2.8cm (3.125ins) deep. James Henry Steward is recorded in Banfield BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from various addresses in London from 1857 until after 1900. He advertised as 'maker of the celebrated Lord Bury telescope and maker of Fitzroy barometers, as in use in all railway termini and principal hotels in London'. Condition Report: Mechanism has been 'bag tested' and responds to change in pressure hence appears to be in working condition. The dial has overall moderate oxidation with some unevenness to the colour as well as some slight surface blemishes (burnish marks) visible within the rotating bezel scale. The glass has bee replaced and has some unevenness/tiny fritting to the bevelled edge left-over from the cutting process. The case is in good original condition with old lacquer finish which is now exhibition overall discolouration/oxidation and some wear. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FINE VIENNESE LACQUERED BRASS CAMPAIGN THEODOLITE CHR. AND G. STARKE, VIENNA, MID 19th CENTURYThe single short draw focusing telescope inscribed K. K. polytechn. Institut in Wien. Chr. & G. Starke to one side held within oxidised brass frame supporting a spirit level to top and with micrometer screw elevation adjustment to eyepiece end, fitted via a rotating joint onto a horizontal degree circle with fine silver scale and Vernier applied to an arm screwed to the telescope frame, the base with ball and socket sleeve joint for mounting on a tripod, in unusual tooled and textured paper covered 'admiral's hat' shaped carrying case finished to resemble leather and with moulded fabric lined interior incorporating a small selection of accessories; with a wooden tripod, 19th century, incorporating oxidised brass knuckles and threaded instrument mounting socket, (2).The case 12cm (4.75ins) high, case 18.5cm (7.25ins) wide; 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the tripod 84cm (33ins) long closed. The current lot was presumably made by Georg Christoph Starke (1794-1865) in partnership with his son, Gustave (1832-1917) suggesting that it was made in around 1850.
A GEORGE III BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE/BRACKET CLOCK WITH MOONPHASETHAMAS WAGSTAFF, LONDON, CIRCA 1785The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating transverse pivoted beam rise/fall regulation to suspension and with holdfast, the foliate engraved backplate decorated with a circular cartouche containing a basket of fruit on a rococo shelf to centre over leafy swag to lower margin, the 8 inch single sheet silvered brass dial with subsidiary calendar dial over signature Tho's Wagstaff, Gracechurch St., LONDON and unusual rolling moonphase aperture with lunar disc calibrated for the lunar month to circumference to the centre, within narrow Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced blued steel hands and leafy scroll engraved infill to spandrel areas beneath arch with twin subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT and regulation dials, the break arch case with hinged brass carrying handle applied to a single brass fillet bordered raised 'pad' to top and complex cornice mouldings, over hinged front incorporating brass fillet mouldings bordering the glazed dial aperture, the sides with arched brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with break-arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ogee bracket feet.44cm (17.25ins) high with handle down, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 19.5 (7.75ins) deep. Thomas Wagstaffe is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working from Carey Street and Grace-Church Street, London 1756-93. Wagstaffe was a devout Quaker with strong ties with his brethren in Philadelphia, U.S.A. He is known to have supplied movements and dials for casing locally in Philadelphia, with examples noted in Moore, George and James, Arthur Thomas Wagstaffe, Quaker Clockmaker published in the December 1976 issue of the 'National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors Bulletin' (pages 534-35). Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears fundamentally all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine condition with nice even silvering. There is some very slight scuffing around the winding holes and the lunar disc has probably been re-touched at some point in the past. The case is in sound original condition. The curved top surface shows evidence of movement in the carcass hence there are splits flanking the raised pad running in-line with the front edge f the panel itself. The rear edge also shows movement behind the rear right-hand corner of the pad with a veneer loss approximately 2cm square at this point. The curvature of the pad itself also has historic shrinkage cracks and a small old veneer patch repair across the rear left-hand corner. The mask around the dial (behind the front door) has had a small section of veneer re-attached to the left-hand side of the arch; the front door is in good original condition. The sides both have localised small veneer patch repairs to the surround/overlap bordering the brass fret apertures and the rear door has a similar small patch repair bordering the glass. Faults to the case are otherwise to minor bumps, scuffs, light shrinkage and other age-related blemishes.Clock has pendulum, winder and a case key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A DUTCH INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY CONTRA-BAROMETER ANTONIO PEIA, AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1800The two-section urn surmount-outlined pewter scales with husk swag decorated oval signature cartouche engraved BAROMETER, THERMOMETER, en CONTRALEUR, door Ant, Peia, te Amsterdam, above applied spirit Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale spirit thermometer to the left hand scale, the centre tube flanked by compressed scales for both English and French barometric inches at the top and the right hand main scale annotated with additional amplified English barometric inches incorporating the Dutch `36` scale calibrated 20-0-16 with the 0 representing the mean pressure at sea level in The Netherlands, the case with parquetry banded open triangular pediment and later vase finial above chevron banded frieze panel and glazed front door with conforming inlay to surround, the base with three bell-shaped caps to the recessed waist above cistern box faced with chevron banding above an inlaid conch shell cartouche, over two vase shaped pendant finials.120cm (47.25ins) high, 28cm (11ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep. Provenance: From a Private Collection. Antonio Maria Carlo Abindio Peia was born in Como, Italy in 1769. He worked in Amsterdam from 1790 first 'In the Gravenstraat above the Spekslager' then, from 1797, at the St. Nicolaasstraat; before finally moving to Wijdsteeg 4 in 1820 - where he presumably worked until his death in 1845.
A FINE AND RARE ENGLISH WILLIAM III/QUEEN ANNE SILVER BUTTERFIELD PATTERN SUNDIALJOHN ROWLEY, LONDON, CIRCA 1700The plate with three hour scales for 45, 51 and 55 degrees annotated 4-12-8, IIII-XII-VIII, 4-12-8 with the centre Roman scale divided into half and quarter hours as well as ten-minute increments, the centre with foliate engraved infill incorporating stylised interloping scrolls possibly forming an elaborate monogram, overlaid with a hinged bird engraved adjustable gnomon calibrated in degrees for elevation to the outer edge, opposing a glazed compass divided for N, E, S and W only and with gold inlaid N, S annotations to the blued steel pointer, the underside engraved with latitudes for twelve cities in two panels, the left-hand Rome 41.04, Hague 52.1, Amsterdam 52.03, Venice 45.18 and Vienna 48.22 opposing London 51.30, York 53.50, Cambridg 52.17, Bristol 51.30, Exeter 50.40 and Chester 53.17 to the right, the lower edge signed in a curve John Rowley Fecit; in original silk velvet lined ray skin protective case.The instrument 8.5cm (3.625ins) long, 6.7cm (2.625ins) wide, 4cm (1.625ins) approx. high with gnomon raised; the case 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep, 2cm (0.75ins) high closed. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection. John Rowley is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as a mathematical instrument maker and book engraver working from 'Behind the Exchange' Threadneedle Street, London in 1691, then from 'The Globe under St. Dunstan's Church' Fleet Street 1702-15 and at Johnson's Court, Fleet Street 1710-27; Clifton noted that the latter address may well have been his living residence. Amongst Rowley's apprentices was Thomas Wright (in 1707) who then went on to become his successor and one of the most important makers of scientific instrument makers of the eighteenth century. Another apprentice was John Coggs who went on to become particularly well known for his sundials, most notably his universal ring dials. This design of portable pocket sundial was devised by Michael Butterfield, an English Instrument maker who settled in Paris around 1685. Although this type of dial became popular with other French makers (most notably those who worked nearby to Butterfield's workshop on 'Le Quay de L'Horloge') very few appear to have been made by English makers in London; hence the present lot is a particularly rare example. Condition Report: The instrument appears to be in fine original condition with the only notable fault being a small shallow chip to the inside edge of the compass glass. The case is intact and in sound original condition. The right-hand eye for the securing latch is missing and there is a small loss to the wooden structure to the interior of the lid at this point. There is also a small section of the delicate raised lip (for locating/closing against the inner edge of the lid) to the lower section missing. The lid has a slight warp/distortion, and the velvet lining has overall fading/wear. The underside has some later pins towards one edge no doubt to secure lifting skin covering at some point. Otherwise, faults are limited to minor age-related wear. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE GEORGE IV MAHOGANY CASED JAMES SIX PATTERN MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM RECORDING THERMOMETERJ. SOMALVICO AND COMPANY, LONDON, CIRCA 1825The glazed rectangular case enclosing a tight U-shaped tube incorporating a downward return column to the centre connected at the top to the left, the U-bend filled with mercury and the remainder with spirit incorporating a part filled bulb to the top of the left-hand column, the right-hand column with FAHRENHEIT and REAUMUR scales opposing conforming but inverted scales to the left, with the column itself also including a metal rod 'float' for recording the minimum temperature of exposure, the upper margin inscribed R.J. EATON and signed J. SOMALVICO, MAKERS, LONDON, ('maximum' float not visible).49cm (19.25ins) high, 6.5cm (2.5ins) wide, 3.8cm (1.5ins) deep. The firm of Joseph Somalvico and Company are listed with numerous entries in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from several addresses including 81 Holborn, circa 1795-25; 37 Charles Street, Hatton Garden, circa 1820-40; 2 Hatton Garden 1840-67 and 16 Charles Street 1868-99. The design of the present lot was invented by the British Scientist, James Six, in around 1780. The inscription for 'R.J. Eaton' probably relates to the original owner. Condition Report: The tube is complete and appears undamaged. It is filled with no obvious airlocks within the columns however the 'maximum' marker cannot be seen hence could have worked its way/sunk into the mercury column. The scale has some patchy/streaky discolouration/tarnishing and two of the plate securing screws are missing otherwise appears to be in fine original condition. The case is in good original condition with faults limited to very minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes. The brass hanging eye is probably an old addition; the rear panel has two 'keyhole' mounting apertures. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERLONG AND SANDERSON, WIGTON, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe 9.5 inch circular basket of flowers a rococo cartouche centred circular silvered register divided for barometric inches and with the usual observations, with pierced steel pointer and recording hand set behind convex glazed brass bezel, the case with hygrometer to swan neck pediment over applied bowfronted Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the tapered trunk, the squared-off base with recording hand setting square over rectangular spirit level signed LONG & SANDERSON, WIGTON.105cm (41.5ins) high, 29cm (11.5ins) wide. Provenance:The Leonard Fuller Collection.
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