SECOND DAY S SALE. THURSDAY 20th OCTOBER 2011

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1 SECOND DAY S SALE THURSDAY 20th OCTOBER 2011 Collectors items, works of art & clocks Commencing not before 12.30pm Collectors Items, Works of Art and Clocks will be on view on: Saturday 15th October 9.00am to 1.00pm Sunday 16th October 2.00pm to 4.00pm Monday 17th October 9.00am to 5.15pm Tuesday 18th October 9.00am to 5.15pm Wednesday 19th October 9.00am to 5.15pm Limited viewing on sale day Works of Art & Collectors Items Enquiries: Martin McIlroy Tel mcilroym@bhandl.co.uk Clocks Enquiries: Leigh Extence Tel: extencel@bhandl.co.uk

2 501. A late 18th century flintlock pistol, with 23cm. fully stocked barrel and ramrod below, brass trigger guard and furniture, over all length 38cm A Japanese katana with 60cm. signed blade, with one mekugiana, plain wood Tsuka, and similar wood saya, and Japanese certificate of the signature A 19th century sailors shell valentine, decorated with a variety of shells with banded borders, contained in an oak octagonal frame.37cm. wide

3 GARDINER (William) British Ferns and Their Allies, cloth. folio, Dundee,

4 An amethyst geode of arched outline cut in cross section, 61cm. high A 19th century musical box, the 33.5cm. cylinder with ratchet winding lever, mounted in a simulated rosewood, brass and motherof-pearl inlaid case, 58cm. wide A panel of 17 th century continental tapestry floral decorated borders, mounted and framed, 78 x 71cm

5 508. A pair of 19 th century Chinese reverse paintings on glass each depicting a mother breast feeding her child whilst an attendant looks on, each 28 x 37cm. some damage A pair of Chinese paintings on silk, depicting different shapes and sizes of vases and carp bowl 36 x 36cm

6 510. A pair of unusual Japanese cloisonne vases of hexagonal baluster form each decorated overall with panels and borders of birds, flowers and foliage on multicoloured and aventurine grounds, the necks with brass bamboo bands, Meiji, 25cm. high (small section of brass inlay missing) A Japanese cloisonne teapot and cover of compressed circular form with swing handle decorated with a dragon, phoenix, flowers and foliage on a multicoloured ground, Meiji 15cm. wide (one screw missing on handle) A. A Scottish Neolithic earthenware small bowl incised with two panels of geometric design within concentric bands, 3rd-4th Millenium B.C., diameter *With Oxford Authentication Ltd Thermoluminescence Report (no. N.103m70) 512. A Japanese small rectangular black and gilt metal box in the Komai manner, decorated with a temple and a dragon, the interior engraved with Mount Fuji and a bird amongst flowering borders, early 20th century, 8cm. wide A Japanese filigree silver oval dish worked with stylised flowerheads and scrollwork, stamped three character mark, Meiji, 17cm. wide. (minor damage) A A pair of Japanese cloisonne jars and covers of circular bulbous form with domed cover decorated with butterflies and phoenix on aventurine decorated multicoloured grounds, Meiji, 11cm. high, 12cm. diameter A pair of Arita porcelain baluster vases decorated in relief in imitation of cloisonne and lacquer with birds, butterflies and foliage on a brown bark ground, Meiji 20.5cm., and a similar ginger jar and cover (cover damaged), 15cm. high A Japanese gilt shakudo and brass letter opener, the handle decorated in relief with figures, birds and blossom, Meiji, 30cm A set of three Japanese cloisonne teabowls and saucers decorated with birds, insects and flowers on a black ground, the saucer of foliate form, Meiji, saucers, 7cm. diameter A Japanese cloisonne globular jar and cover with open bud finial, decorated with ho-o birds and panels of stylised flowers and foliage on an aventurine and multicoloured ground, Meiji, 13cm. high (slight damage to underside of cover) and a similar small jar and cover, 12cm. high

7 519. A Japanese cloisonne globular jar and cover with open bud finial decorated with butterflies, flowers and foliage within lappet and diaper panels, Meiji, 13cm. high (minor damage to underside of cover); and a similar Koro and cover, 12cm. high (minor damage to underside of cover) A Japanese cloisonne globular jar and cover decorated with panels of lake and mountainous scenes on a ground of numerous flowerheads with foliage, Meiji, 12cm. high A pair of Japanese shakudo, gilt and copper patinated metal handles decorated in relief with fish, crabs and lobsters, Menji, 8cm A Japanese bronze dish decorated in relief and heightened in gold and shakudo with swallows flying amongst lotus and water plants above a lake, signed, Meiji, and carved wood stand A Japanese cloisonne vase of ovoid form decorated to one side with cranes, the other with a dragon on a dark brown ground of scrolling lotus, Meiji, 16cm. high A Chinese cloisonne circular dish in Qianlong style decorated in relief with a central shao medallion on a pale turquoise ground decorated with bats and scrolling flowers and foliage, the rim with lappet panels, 19th century, 28cm. diameter

8 525. A Japanese cloisonne dish decorated with a ho-o bird within a central beige ground panel and surrounded by scrolling foliage and flowerheads on a black ground, Meiji, 22cm. diameter A Japanese cloisonne shallow bowl decorated with birds amongst chrysanthemums and peonies within a pink ground rim, Meiji, 21.5cm. diameter A cloisonne oval baluster vase decorated with a phoenix and various symbols and characters on a green ground, late 19th century, 15cm. high; and a similar turquoise ground vase of archaic form, 15cm. high A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases of squat ovoid form decorated with birds amongst wisteria and other flowers and foliage, Meiji, 8cm. high A Japanese cloisonne globular jar and cover decorated with panels of lake and mountainous scenes on a ground of numerous flowerheads with foliage, Meiji, 12cm. high A Japanese cloisonne small Koro and cover with bud knopp, decorated with a ho-o bird, insects and flowers on a black ground, Meiji, 10cm. high; and a similar Koro and cover, 8cm. high A Japanese cloisonne small koro and cover decorated with floral medallions and foliage on a red/brown ground, Meiji, 11cm. high; and two similar Japanese cloisonne jars and covers, 9cm. high. (slight damage) A 19th century Chinese mother-of-pearl brise fan, with central shield shaped cartouche, pierced foliate and scroll decorated leaves, 21cm. long, lacks guards, contained in a gilt glazed case, 40cm. wide A 19th century Chinese carved ivory brise fan, decorated to one side with figures in a pagoda landscape, the guards decorated with figures and bats, 18.5cm. long, some losses and one leaf repaired A 19th century Chinese carved mother-of-pearl brise fan, the sticks and guards decorated with figures in a pagoda landscape, 18.5cm. long, one leaf repaired

9 535. A 19th century Chinese carved tortoiseshell brise fan with banded decoration of ships, figures in pagoda landscapes, the guards decorated with exotic birds, immortals and pagodas., 18.5cm. long, some losses A 19th century Cantonese mandarin fan, the painted paper leaf decorated with figures having painted ivory faces in a palace garden landscape, with mother-ofpearl sticks and guards, 28cm. long, A late 19th century Chinese carved ivory brise fan, the sticks with pierced trellis and trailing foliate decoration, with similarly decorated guards, 19cm. long A late 19th century Chinese black lacquer brise fan decorated in gilt with figures in a pagoda landscape, with floral decorated guards, 20cm. long, together with a sandal wood brise fan with pierced sticks, the guards with carved floral decoration, 20cm. long A Chinese fan the feather leaf with painted decoration of butterflies and insects amongst flowering shrubs, with pierced ivory sticks and carved ivory guards, 28cm. long, together with a Chinese carved ivory brise fan, with pierced leaves decorated with figures in a garden landscape, (one guard missing), 19cm. long.(2) A Chinese fan, the paper leaf decorated with a painted scene of figures in a landscape, with gilt decorated hardwood sticks and guards, 27cm. long, together with a similar fan decorated with a scene of a fisherman, 31cm. long A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases of slender ovoid form, decorated with waterfowl amongst reeds and flowering plants, to a pale blue/grey ground, meiji 34cm. high. (slight kiln damage to one vase.)

10 542. A Japanese carved ivory okimono of an immortal holding a toy pagoda in one hand, signed on red lacquer tablet, Meiji, 11cm. high (slight damage), and wood stand A Japanese carved ivory okimono of a fisherman, the smiling man with one foot resting on a log, inscribed signature, Meiji, 16.5cm. high, (damaged), with wood stand A Japanese carved ivory okimono group depicting two seated and kneeling figures with food containers by a fire, signed on red lacquer tablet, Meiji, 10.5cm. high, (some damage) and carved wood stand A Chinese carved amethyst quartz censer and cover with Buddhist lion finial and handle, 19th/20th century, 16cm high, 19cm wide A large Chinese carved hardstone censer and cover of mottled green and brown colour, with ringed dragon s head finial and handles, 20th century, 29cm high, 31cm wide A Chinese jade model of a carp, the stone of mottled white colour with russet inclusions, the eyes, scales and fins carved in low relief, 26cm long

11 548. A large Chinese two section mei-ping enamelled vase the body with raised dragons amongst clouds above a band of deer, the neck with panels of phoenix between lappet bands, 84cm high A Bari Neck rest, Sudan region, shaped supports and bound rest, 25cm long A North American Native Indian mask with angular smiling features, 27cm high A North American carved stone water stoop, in the form of a bird, 16cm long

12 552. A North American Native American wooden bowl, of conical form, 20.5cm diameter An African finger drum, possibly Tanzania, early 20th century, the carved head with inset glass eyes, open mouth with teeth, above soundboard with triangular aperture, 46cm high A North American Native Indian mask, horn over coarse hair and grotesque carved face, 32 x 47 cm Papa New Guinea, a stone head axe, polished stone head bound to a chip carved root handle, 37cm long

13 556. Two North American 18th century hardwood clubs, one of tapering form, the other of root form with carved head **Provenance: Purchased from Bearne s Salerooms, Torquay, December 1967, at a sale which included objects related to the voyages of Captain Cook and the collection of Sir Ashton Lever. 163

14 557. A North American Indian club, the pointed end and tapering body with remains of painted decoration of faces and geometric designs, 54cm long A 19th century Patu Paraoa, the leaf shaped body narrowing to a rounded handle with two suspension loop holes to end, 41.5cm long A Zambian axe, the steel head with stamped decoration mounted in a geometric decorated shaped shaft, 55cm long A South African carved head axe, 46cm long An early 20th century Maori shell horn, the conch shell with carved stylised fish head decoration inset abalone eyes, 36cm long

15 A Chinese carved jade study of a Buddist lion holding on to a brocade ball with it s young playing on it s back, 3.5cm. high, together with a carved jade figure of a swan like bird, 3cm. high A Japanese Lacquer Sage/ Jubako, 19th century, the square frame decorated with bamboo and prunus blossoms, containing a five tiered jubako, tray and two pewter tokuri, part of shelf section missing, 35x31x20cm A pair of Chinese carved celadon and russet jadeite figures of parrots, each bird holding a fruiting branch in it s beak, 9cm., with carved wood stands A Cantonese carved nut casket with interior figures

16 566. A pair of Chinese carved mother-of-pearl shells depicting figures in a pagoda landscape with figures fishing in a pond and bordered with carp, each 17.5cm x 20cm., together with another carved shell, the centre decorated with a gourd and flowering shrubs bordered with figures in a village landscape and a carp to the base, 23 x 25cm., all with carved hardwood stands A Japanese carved ivory netsuke of a boy pulling a crab out of a basket, signed on a red lacquer tablet, Meiji, 4cm. high,; and a netsuke of a smiling seated man, 3cm. high, (damaged) A Japanese sectional carved ivory group depicting two wood cutters, one seated chopping wood, the other standing with a bundle of logs under one arm, signed, Meiji, 13cm. high (some damage and losses) detail 566 detail 166

17 A pair of Chinese bronze candlesticks in the form of mythical dragons, with coiled scaly bodies, their claws holding cup shaped candleholders, 33cm. high A Japanese four-case gold ground lacquer inro decorated overall with horses in a landscape, Meiji, 9cm. long; with ivory ojime in the form of a hexagonal box and cover, signed; and a five -case inlaid brown and gold lacquere inro, Meiji, 8cm. long, with attached carved ivory netsuke in the form of a shishi A fine Japanese carved ivory okimono depicting the seven gods of good fortune, dancing and merrymaking, signed, Meiji period, 7.5cm. high A large Chinese cloisonne plaque the centre with chrysanthemum, peony and prunus within a blue border, 61cm diameter

18 573. A Mayan volcanic rock figure depicting a ball game player, the seated figure holding the ball between both hands, 44.5cm high on later black marble pedestal *The Mayan ball game was played by two teams on a large court with sloping parallel walls. The ball weighed more than a kilo and had to be passed through rings inset into the walls. *Provenance: To include two letters exchanged by two previous owners, Major G. Simpson and Mr G.B. Powell. The figure is believed to have been discovered in the British Honduras in It was later identified by Dr. Lawson of the British Institute as representing a Mayan deity. 168

19 574. E. Greier (German fl ), A bronze figure of a sledgeman, impressed foundry mark for Aktien - Ges, Vorm. H.& Sohn, Gladenbeck, signed to the bronze Greier, raised on a square polished marble base, 26cm high After Cousteau A large pair of bronze studies of The Marly Horses, raised on natruralistic bases, 50cm. high A 20th century bronze lamp in the form of a seated sphinx, on a shaped base, 115cm. high

20 577. A bronze study of the Roman Emperor Justinian, seated beside a ruined column with sheathed sword at his side, 38cm. high, Edme Nicolas Faillot ( ) A bronze figural group of Homer and a boy, Homer wearing a robe with a lyre on his back and a staff in his left hand, the boy resting against Homer s left knee, on a naturalistic base, signed Faillot, 36cm. high

21 HEATHER JANSCH (B.1948.) A Recumbent Foal, driftwood equine sculpture with rope mane and tail, 120cm. long, 73cm. high

22 581. An Austrian cold painted bronze study of an Arab merchant holding a small Egyptian statue in his right hand, his spear bow and shield slung over his back, mounted on a polished wood base, 40cm. high

23 582. Josef Lorenzl (Austrian ) A gilded bronze figure of a waving dancing semi-naked girl wearing a wrap around scarf, signed to the bronze R. Lor, Austria, mounted on a polished onyx base, 22cm. high, together with a companion dancer with arms outstretched, signed Austria, on a polished onyx base, 23cm. high (glued to base)

24 583. Herman Cawthra, ARCA, FRBS, (b.1886) A carved black hardstone study of a seated black panther, it s head turned and licking it s shoulder and it s tail draped over the rectangular box base, signed Herman Cawthra FRBS ARCA and dated 1942, 38cm. high

25 584. An early 20th century nickel plated eight branch electrolier, in the 18th century style having scrolling branches with circular sconces, the shaft with Bacchus mask and scroll decoration, 77cm. diameter * The design is based upon an early 18th century model in the Sackville collection at Knole Park, Kent. It is illustrated in Ralph Edwards and Percy Macquiod The Dictionary of English Furniture, rev.ed. 3 vols, 1954, vol I p.328, fig A gilt brass six branch electrolier, with acanthus decorated swept branches, iossuing from a urn shaped and knopped stem, 67, diameter A. An early 18th century warming pan, the steel bowl with pierced brass hinged cover, with associated turned wood handle A pair of carved hardwood and painted circular panels each depicting military trophies within a fluted border, 76cm. diameter A 175

26 587. Franz Bergman An Austrian cold painted bronze of model of a pigeon, stamped Geschutzt and with Bergman vase stamp, 24cm. long, together with an Austrian cold painted bronze model of a Red Grouse, stamped Geschutzt, 16cm. high

27 588. George James Frampton, British, ( ) Peter Pan Mid brown patination, indistinctly titled to the base, mounted on an ebonised plinth, 47cm. high * The full size bronze was erected in Kensington Gardens in Frampton exhibited the model at the Royal academy in

28 590. Anna Quinquaud ( ) Bronze study of an African woman holding a flat circular basket in her right hand, dark brown patination, signed A. Quinquaud , Suisse Frs. Paris, cire perdue with Suisse Feres foundary mark and numbered 9, 46cm. high

29 A Continental Art Nouveau period bronze oval card tray, decorated with the face of a young maiden, her flowing hair forming the handle, unsigned, 21cm. long, together with another bronze pin tray decorated with a maiden s face, her curling hair forming the shallow dish, unsigned, 10.5cm. wide Paul Moreau-Vauthier , A bronze study of a semi naked African female water bearer, wearing a loosely draped skirt, signed to the base P. Moreau-Vauthier, 21cm. high A A. G Natorp 1893 Circular copper plaque depicting a female bust, 53 cm diameter

30 593. Hans Rieder, (German, early 20th century). An Art Deco gilt bronze study of a dancing girl, wearing a short skirt with paste set bra and headband, signed to the base H. Rieder, mounted on a polished black marble base, total height

31 594. Santry An Art Deco bronze figure of a nude female balancing a ball on the back of her left hand, signed to the base Santry, mounted on a polished marble plinth, total height 52cm A late 19th/early 20th century bronze study of a seated artist with moustache and beret, holding a palette in his left hand and brush in his right, unsigned, mounted on a polished green marble base, 24cm. high

32 An early 19th century tortoiseshell tea caddy of domed rectangular outline, the hinged lid with ivory lines enclosing two lidded compartments, raised on ball feet, 21cm. wide A Continental tortoiseshell silver and gold piquet decorated singing bird automaton musical box, the hinged lid decorated with young lovers seated by a river concealing the singing bird, the back hinged panel enclosing a key, 10cm. wide

33 598. A late 18th century Continental pique work tortoiseshell oval snuff box with gilt-brass mounts, the lid inlaid with a floral bouquet, 9cm. wide. (slight damage) A 19th century mahogany domestic medicine chest containing two clear glass bottles, both labelled Embrocation for Chilblains, 18cm. wide An Arts and Crafts rectangular copper box, the lid with raised decoration and applied high-fired Ruskin-style ceramic mounts, the hinges and corners with copper rivets and on short stile feet, 20 x 15cm A Vizagapatam sewing box, of rectangular outline, the shallow hinged lid enclosing a fitted interior of lidded compartments, trays, and cotton reel holders, raised on turned ivory feet, 32cm. wide A 19 th century rosewood and inlaid tea caddy of sarcophagus outline, the hinged lid enclosing two lidded canisters with central glass blending bowl, raised on squat bun feet, 36cm. wide open 183

34 603. A 19th century tortoiseshell and brass inlaid extending book rack, with hinged, arched ends, 55cm fully extended, bears makers brass plaque Lund, Cornhill & Fleet St An early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy, the rectangular cushion shaped caddy with canted corners, the hinged lid enclosing two lidded compartments, raised on ivory ball feet, 19cm. wide An early 19th century blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy of rectangular form, the domed hinged lid enclosing two lidded compartments, raised on ball feet, 17.5cm. wide A Regency blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy, the shallow domed hinged lid enclosing two lidded compartments, raised on ball feet, 15cm. wide

35 A late 19th century pierced brass and gilt metal easel photograph frame, the hinged oval front inlaid with pietra dura floral decorated panel and pierced foliate surround, signed Valentine, Dundee. 17cm. high A 19th century enamel oval casket, the pink ground reserve with panels painted with idealised classical landscape and floral bouquets, within gilt scroll borders, 16cm. wide A late 18th century satinwood and crossbanded oval tea caddy with remains of zinc foil lined interior, 16.5cm. wide A Tudric Art Nouveau pewter biscuit barrel and cover - shape no

36 A 19th century continental plated Presenteur of arched outline, the central panel with crucifix, surmounted by cherubs and sunburst, flanked by trailing garlands, on shaped feet and S-shaped carrying handle to the reverse, 21cm. high A 16th century bronze seal top spoon, with pear-shaped bowl on a canted angle stem and seal top, 15cm. long, maker s mark worn A 19th century rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlaid tea caddy of sarcophagus outline, the shallow domed top enclosing two lidded compartments with central well (lacks blender), with ring handles to the sides, on ribbed bun feet, 36cm. wide Joseph Soldano, Paris, a French repeating carriage clock having an eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half hours on a gong with push repeat, the platform lever escapement stamped to the underside with the maker s trademark and number JS, 3235, the backplate stamped with the serial number 4649, the white enamel dial having black Roman numerals with blued steel moon hands and signed for the retailer Army & Navy, C.O.S.L, in a Corniche gilt-brass case with carrying handle, height: 15.5 cm (handle up); 13.5cm (down). With leather travelling case * Joseph Soldano was known as a maker of fine carriage clocks having been awarded medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1855 & 1878 where it was noted that...the exhibition of this establishment showed substantial progress in the art of case decoration. On show were a group of carriage clocks ornamented with great taste and originality. The escapements appeared to us to have been treated with particular care. They are particularly well known for the high quality of their escapements which were in all probability made in Geneva and stamped by Soldano as in this example

37 615. A mid-victorian French engraved oval carriage clock having an eight-day duration movement with cylinder escapement, striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with push repeat and alarm, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, blued steel spade hands and a subsidiary alarm setting disc, the oval brass case with engraved decoration to the case and handle, height: 18cm (handle up); 15cm (down) No Lot. 187

38 617. A late Victorian French repeating carriage clock having an eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half hours on a gong with push repeat, the platform lever escapement stamped to the underside with the serial number 62, the ivorine dial having black Arabic numerals with floral swags between, blued steel spade hands and signed for the retailer Goldsmiths Company, 112 Regent Street, London, in an Anglaise case with fluted columns and handle, height: 19cm (handle up); 16cm (down). With leather travelling case An Edwardian French mantel clock having an eight-day duration timepiece movement with a platform lever escapement, the backplate stamped with Le Lion de Belfort, being the trademark of the Franche-Comte maker Duverdry & Bloquel, the enamel convex dial having black Arabic numerals, blued steel hands and signed by the retailer Bolton Smith, Manchester, the small bracket clock-style case with green and gilt chinoiserie decoration surmounted by a brass carrying handle, height: 22cm (handle up) * Duverdry & Bloquel were founded in 1867 by Albert Villon under his name, being joined by Paul Duverdrey in 1887 with Joseph Bloquel becoming a director in 1910 on the death of Villon at which time the partnership s name was adopted A. Samuel Marti, Paris, a mid Victorian French oval fourglass mantel clock with an eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half hours on a gong, with a twin tube mercury filled compensating pendulum, the backplate stamped with the trademark of the maker S. Marti et Cie, Medaille d Argent and retailer J.E. Caldwell & Co, Philadelphia, the gilt dial having a repeat of the retailer s name, stylised Arabic numerals, blued steel fleur-de-lys hands and a filigree centre, the oval four-glass case with bands of filigree decoration to the top and bottom, height: 28cm Samuel Marti, Paris, a white marble and ormolu clock garniture with an eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell with an outside countwheel, the backplate stamped with the trademark of the maker Samuel Marti, the white enamel dial having black Arabic numerals with floral swags between and decorative pierced and engraved brass hands, the white marble case of two shaped pillars standing on a plinth with the movement between, surmounted by a marble and ormolu urn, with classical ormolu mounts to the front and flame finials to the pillar tops, with a sunburst pendulum swinging between, the two-piece candelabra side pieces of similar form, height: 33cm A mid-victorian French ormolu mantel clock, the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell with an outside countwheel, the white enamel dial having blue Roman numerals and decorative pierced and engraved brass hands, the classical ormolu case being a fluted rectangular column on a curved double plinth surmounted by two doves, with musical instruments and a Roman helmet to the sides, height: 26.5cm

39 621. Samuel Marti, Paris, a French Regency-style mantel clock having an eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half hours on a gong with the backplate stamped with the trademark of the maker Samuel Marti, the white enamel dial having black Roman numerals and spade hands, the rectangular mahogany case with brass inlaid decoration to the front and surmounted by a cast-brass pineapple finial, height: 45cm

40 622. F. Barbedienne a Paris, a large French ormolu mantel clock with an eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with an outside countwheel, the backplate stamped for the maker of the roulant blanc, Japy Frères, the white enamel dial having blue Roman numerals, decorative brass hands and signed F. Barbedienne a Paris, Bould. Poissoniere 30, the ormolu case in the form of a scantily-clad female seated on a goat, standing on a decorative plinth mounted with swags of grapes & leaves in which is seated the movement, with case stamped F. Baredienne, Founder and embossed with a further stamp Reduction Mechanique A Collas brevete, height: 70cm * The renowned foundery was formed in 1838 with the partnership of Ferdinand Barbedienne and Achille Collas, who invented the machinery to reduce castings. Collas died in 1859 leaving Barbedienne to run the business alone becoming President of the Reunion of Bronze Makers in He died in No Lot 190

41 625. A mahogany arch-top bracket clock with an eightday duration, spring-driven movement striking the hours on a gong, the eight-inch round silvered dial engraved with black Roman hour numerals and retailer s name Symonds & Son, Launceston, with blued steel spade hands, the mahogany case having walnut panels inset below the dial to each corner with a further shaped panel below, standing on brass bun feet, height: 42cm Nichols, Newport, a Georgian mahogany longcase clock having an eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell, the twelve-inch silvered arched dial engraved with black Roman hour numerals and subsidiary seconds & date dials, with the maker s name engraved within the arch Nichols, Newport, Isle of Wight, the pagodatopped mahogany case having a double plinth and shaped panel to the base, with the trunk having an arched door, fluted quartered columns with brass capitals, having reeded and brass stop-fluted columns to the trunk with brass reeding. height: 246cm * Peter Nichols is recorded as working in Newport, Isle of Wight circa

42 627. Frs. Smith, Bedale an oak longcase clock having a single-handed thirty-hour duration movement striking the hours on a bell with an outside countwheel, the eleven-inch square brass dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and diamond halfhour markings, with cast brass female-head spandrels to the four corners and signed Frs. Smith, Bedale to the centre, the oak case having mahogany crossbanding to the trunk and hood doors, turned pillars to the flat-top hood and standing on bracket feet, height: 210cm * There is no clockmaker by the name of Smith recorded as working in Bedale, a town in North Yorkshire, although Bedale church records dated the 14th of November 1754 show an entry to Mr Smith, clockmaker as per bill and receipt 15.0d who may well have been the maker of this clock

43 628. Angel Sparke, Plymouth, a rocking-ship longcase clock having an eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell, with additional alarm work to the side, the 11½ inch silvered arched dial engraved with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, blued steel hands and alarm setting disc to the centre, engraved with rococo decoration to the four corners and signed to the dial centre Angel Sparke, Plymouth, the arch having a rocking ship automaton with a sea-battle scene painted behind, the mahogany case with fluted canted corners and an arched door to the trunk, fluted columns with brass capitals to the arched hood and surmounted by three brass eagle & ball finials, height: 214cm * Angel Sparke is recorded as working in Plymouth from before 1792 when it was reported in the Exeter Gazette that some villains broke open the shop of Mr. A. Sparke, watchmaker of Plymouth and plundered it of several articles. The St. Andrews Church of Plymouth records him working on the church clock between 1786 and 1797 and he was known to be working at Market Street in

44 629. John Blurton, Stourbridge, an oak and mahogany longcase clock having an eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell, the 13½ inch painted arched dial having black Roman numerals, shell corner decoration, the arch painted with a scene depicting a girl leaning against a tree, with a subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, painted brass hands and indistinctly signed for the maker J. Blurton, Stourbridge, the falseplate to the dial cast with the dial maker s name Finnemore, the oak case having mahogany cross-banding to the base, canted corners and decorative shell inlay, the fluted quartercolumns to the trunk having brass capitals, with a shaped top to the door and a floral inlaid panel to the centre, the hood having fluted columns with brass capitals and a swanneck pediment surmounted with a brass eagle finial, height: 240cm * John Blurton is recorded as working in Stourbridge from before 1828 until * George Walker & William Finnemore, a partnership of two of the most influential dial makers in Birmingham, are first recorded as working in 1808 at Edmund Street although were together for a few years before this date. The partnership split up in 1811 with William Finnemore starting a dial making concern that stretched on for a number of years beyond his death, being run by firstly his wife and then his sons

45 630. Jo. Heywood, Northwich, an oak and mahogany moonphase longcase clock having an eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell, the fourteen-inch square painted dial having black Arabic hour numerals and outer five-minute numerals, with figures depicting the four Continents painted to the corners, decorative brass hands, a large moon-phase aperture to the centre and maker s name Jo. Heywood, Northwich, with the falseplate stamped with the dialmaker s name Wilson, the oak case having a shaped top to the crossbanded trunk door, gadrooned pillasters to the edges, the base with canted corners and a shaped raised panel, the flat-top hood having a swanneck pediment with brass paterae and fluted pillars having cast brass capitals, with various inlays and stringing to the remainder of the case, height: 217cm * Jo. Heywood appears to be unrecorded although there are a number of other Heywood s recorded in the clock trade in Northwich, Cheshire. * James Wilson was a pioneer of the painted enamel dial having started his manufactory in Birmingham in circa 1772 in partnership with Thomas Osborne when he was aged about seventeen and Osborne about twenty. An advert from Aris s Birmingham Gazette in 1772 describes the partners making White Clock Dials in Imitation of Enamel, in a Manner entirely new, being the new style of painted dial that was to become so popular. On the dissolution of the partnership in September 1777 James Wilson set up on his own account at 11, Great Charles Street before enlarging into number 12. Wilson died in 1809, aged 54, and his business effectively went with him after a relative of his wife, Nathaniel Porter, tried unsuccessfully to run it before going bankrupt in

46 631. John Froser (Fraser), Worcester an oak longcase clock having an eight-day duration, five pillar movement striking the hours on a bell with an inside countwheel, the twelve-inch square brass dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, Arabic five minute numerals, fleur-de-lys half-hour markings and with the maker s name, John Froser, Worcester, engraved either side of VI o clock, the matted dial centre having a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the oak crossbanded case with full tapered pillars to the caddytop hood, height: 212cm * John Froser (Fraser), born 1667, is recorded as working in Worcester in the late 17th century having previously worked in London where interestingly he didn t take up his Freedom of the Clockmakers Company. He married Anne Murray in 1691 and his will, dated the 10th of December 1727, was proved on the 24th of March 1739 following his burial on the 21st of February A Georgian bow-fronted wall thermometer with a silvered dial set within a moulded mahogany case, height: 32cm No Lots