Tuesday, 21 February, 2012

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Clocks and Barometers (lots 243 - 275)

Lot Description Illustration
243
A Gent's of Leicester Pul-Syn-Etic Impulse clock
The glazed rectangular case enclosing an electronic movement, a further cased movement; and two octagonal slave clocks. The former 118 cms high. (3)
Estimate: £150 - 250
244
A 19th century Continental porcelain mounted ormolu mantel clock
The urn shaped finial above an inset florally painted porcelain panel flanked by putti playing musical instruments, the painted porcelain dial decorated with a cherub and a dove and Roman numerals above foliate swags and a sleeping cherub flanked by rams masks above florally painted porcelain panels, standing on lappet cast feet. 44 cms high.
Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500
245
A 19th century brass inlaid rosewood mantel clock
The octagonal top section with finial handle flanked by pressed brass loop handles above a carved brass inlaid pediment, standing on a square section base with a drawer, the front decorated with an equine scene, standing on brass ball feet. 54 cms high.
Estimate: £400 - 600
246
A 19th century gilt bronze and marble mantel clock
The enamelled dial with Arabic numerals and inscribed Maple, London, surmounted with cupid and a young lady above a plinth base with inset gilt metal vignettes, standing on cast brass feet. 32 cms high.
Estimate: £300 - 500
247
A 19th century Russian silver and enamel cased carriage clock, hallmarked Moscow, assayers mark of Lev Oleks
The floral enamelled case enclosing a French movement with white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, standing on ball feet with swing handle. 10 cms high overall.
Estimate: £400 - 600
248
A Regency ormolu mounted mahogany cased repeating bracket clock
The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement signed F.W. Vant, the 8 inch circular convex white painted Roman numeral dial with repeat signature F.W. Vant, London, the case with ormolu pineapple finial, stepped hood, acanthus cast ring handles and shaped brass fillet inset fielded panels, the sides with pierced brass frets, on a fluted skirt base, standing on ball feet. 48.5 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500
249
A Regency ormolu mounted mahogany cased bracket clock, by Thwaites, London, in the manner of Thomas Hope
With five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement, the 7 inch circular convex white painted Roman numeral dial signed Thwaites, London, the case in the Romano Egyptian taste with ormolu pineapple finial, gadrooned hood, anthemion carved Acroteria finials, Egyptian mask headed monopodia and shaped brass fillet inset fielded panel, the sides with obelisk outline repeating Gothic arch tracery pierced brass frets, on a fluted skirt base with ormolu pad feet, bearing retailer's label for Percy Webster, Great Portland Street and numbered 8606, the case also stamped 8606. 48 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.

Note: The case of the current lot belongs to a group of around a dozen known examples which share the same basic form and dimensions differing only in detail. Perhaps the earliest from the series is an example by Atkins & Son, formerly in the possession of Marquises of Bristol, sold by Christie's, King Street, Ellerslie House, 24th May 2001, lot 65. The case design with its robust fusion of ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian styles demonstrates the strong influence of Thomas Hope who in his 1807 book "Household Furniture" published designs considered to be the height of fashion at the time. When considering his designs for smaller pieces of furniture, such as for Recesses in the Shape of Ancient Hypogaea (see Hope, Thomas. "Household Furniture" , plate XXVII, no. 1) the inspiration for the form of the current lot can clearly be seen.
Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000
250
MUNSEY & CO LIMITED, Cambridge. A 19th century mahogany cased fusee wall clock
41 cms wide.
251
A 17th century style brass cased lantern clock
The dial with Roman numerals and engraved centre, with four pillar twin fusee movement striking on a bell. 37.5 cms high.
Estimate: £200 - 300
252
No lot.
Not Illustrated
253
No lot.
Not Illustrated
254
THE BRITISH UNITED CLOCK COMPANY LIMITED, Birmingham. A brass cased desk top combination timepiece and barometer
Each decorated silvered dial within enamelled horseshoe frames surmounted with a pair or riding crops, registered number 186746. 16 cms wide.
Estimate: £100 - 150
255
J. WOOLLEY SONS & CO LIMITED, Manchester. A late 19th/early 20th century brass cased ship's barometer
The upper glazed section enclosing a silvered dial above a mounted thermometer, mounted on an oak shield. 107 cms overall.
Estimate: £200 - 300
256
CALLAGHAN, London. A 19th century brass cased ship's barometer
The silvered dial signed Callaghan, London, contained in a burrwood case with viewing aperture. The barometer 12 cms diameter.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £250 - 350
257
BERRENGER, London. A 19th century mahogany cased banjo barometer
The break arch moulded cornice with gilt finial above a shell inlaid case incorporating a thermometer and signed silvered dial. 98 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £250 - 350
258
MANTICHA, Fecit. A 19th century mahogany cased banjo barometer
The barber's pole line inlaid shaped case with patera inlay incorporating a thermometer and signed silvered dial. 97 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £300 - 500
259
J. LIONE, London. A 19th century mahogany cased banjo barometer
The signed silvered dial incorporating a thermometer and dry/damp gauge. 98 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.

Note: This barometer was once the property of Nicholas Goodison and is illustrated in his book English Barometers 1680-1860, Antique Collectors' Club, 1977, pl.57 p107.
Estimate: £400 - 600
260
JAMES S. LIONE, London. A 19th century mahogany cased banjo barometer
The swan neck pediment with gilt finial above a line inlaid case incorporating a dry/dam gauge, a thermometer, a silvered dial and a signed level. 113 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £400 - 600
261
A. ROSS, Holborn. A 19th century mahogany cased stick barometer
The moulded cornice above a signed ivoried dial, the moulded case with square cistern cover. 99 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £600 - 800
262
J. COMOLI. A 19th century mahogany cased banjo barometer
The break arched cornice above a line inlaid case with shell inlay incorporating a thermometer and signed silvered dial. 98 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £200 - 300
263
WOLLER, Birmingham. A 19th century mahogany cased banjo barometer
The swan neck pediment with gilt finial above a shaped case incorporating a dry/damp gauge, thermometer, silvered dial and signed level. 98.5 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £400 - 600
264
J. COMOLI NOLLI & CO., Edinburgh. A 19th century mahogany cased banjo barometer
The break arched pediment with gilt finial above a line and shell inlaid case incorporating thermometer and signed silvered dial. 99 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £200 - 300
265
G. ANTHONY and DENT, London. A Victorian mahogany cased barometer
The scallop shell carved cornice above a carved case incorporating a dry/damp gauge, a thermometer, a signed timepiece, a silvered dial and a level. 113 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £500 - 800
266
No lot.
Not Illustrated
267
MARKWICK LONDINI. A William III walnut cased eight day longcase clock, circa 1700
The 11 inch square brass dial with silvered Roman chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture within cast spandrels, the case with moulded cornice above a glazed door, long trunk door with pendulum aperture, standing on a plinth base. 212 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000
268
ROBERT MARKHAM, London. A George II walnut cased eight day longcase clock
The 12 inch arched brass dial with Roman silvered chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture within cast spandrels, the case with arched moulded cornice above an arched glazed door, arched long trunk door and plinth base. 230 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000
269
JOHN BARNETT, London. A William III floral marquetry walnut cased month going longcase clock, circa 1700
The 11 inch square brass dial with silvered Roman chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture within cast spandrels, the case with finial mounted caddy top above a glazed door, long trunk door with pendulum aperture and plinth base, standing on bun feet. 220 cms high.

Provenance: The estate of the Late Squadron Leader Jack Noakes.
Estimate: £8,000 - 12,000
270
A 19th century eight day mahogany longcase clock
The hood with broken swan neck pediment enclosing painted arched dial inscribed F & J Wild, Dundee above a crossbanded mahogany case. 209 cms high.
Estimate: £600 - 800
271
A 19th century Scottish mahogany longcase clock
The circular painted dial inscribed D Greig, Perth. Approximately 220 cms high.
Estimate: £800 - 1,200
Not Illustrated
272
A 19th century Scottish mahogany longcase clock
The hood with broken swan neck pediment centred with a brass finial, enclosing a circular painted dial with subsidiary seconds, the case with roundel headed columns supported on bracket feet. Approximately 220 cms high.
Estimate: £700 - 1,000
Not Illustrated
273
No lot.
Not Illustrated
274
No lot.
Not Illustrated
275
No lot.
Not Illustrated
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