Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 11am
Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 10am
Wednesday 21st May 2025 at 10am
THE CLOCK AUCTION
Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 11am
1210.
Early 20th century Chinese repeater carriage clock with alarm signed and made by Heng Da Li, the movement striking on bells attached to the back plate and beneath the recessed foot, the dial signed Jenner & Knewstubb, London over the subsidiary alarm dial, within a gorge brass case, 7.75" high
£400-600
1211.
Miniature carriage clock timepiece, the movement back plate bearing the L'epee trademark logo, within a Champlevé case with cushion base and surmounted by a gryphon, 3.25" high
£80-120
1212.
Unusual small repeater carriage clock, within a foliate engraved brass case, 5.25" high; also a miniature carriage clock timepiece within a gilded corniche brass case, 4" high; also with Morocco leather travelling case and key (2)
£60-100
1213.
Repeater carriage clock striking on a gong, within a corniche brass case, 7" high; also with outer Morocco leather travelling case (at fault) (key); also another unusual carriage clock with calendar dial and fixed key wind, within a tall stepped case, 7.25" high (2)
£200-300
1214.
French carriage clock striking on a gong, within a brass stepped case, 7.25" high and with outer Morocco leather travelling case; also a carriage clock timepiece within a corniche brass case, 6" high and with outer Morocco leather travelling case and key (2)
£150-250
1215.
French carriage clock timepiece, signed Vokes, Paris on the dial, within a corniche brass case, 6" high; also with an outer Morocco leather travelling case and key
£60-80
1216.
Carriage clock striking on a gong, within a gilded corniche brass case, 7" high; also with Morocco leather travelling case (key)
£150-250
1217.
Miniature oval carriage clock timepiece, within a stepped case, 4.25" high (key); also a small ormolu cased barometer, the 1.75" dial within a stepped case surmounted by a foliate cast top, 4" high (2)
£100-150
1218.
Good Henri Jacot carriage clock striking on a gong, the movement back plate bearing the maker's trademark logo, also stamped no. 11545 to the movement back and base plates, within a gilded brass gorge case, 7.25" high (key)
£500-750
1219.
Good French repeater carriage clock with calendar, the movement back plate signed Silvani B. Paris and striking a bell with three hammers, the dial also signed Silvani B. Paris with principal chapter ring over subsidiary days of the month and seconds dials, within a one piece gilded brass case, 6.75" high; also with a solid Morocco leather gilt tooled travelling case and key
£500-750
1209
1210
1218
Barometers
1231.
Schatz brass bulkhead barometer, the 5" dial with open centre over a thermometer; also a Sestrel brass bulkhead barometer, the 6" dial inscribed W.D. Outwin-Flinders, Lowestoft (2) £60-100
1232.
Good circular wall barometer, the 8" silvered dial signed Dollond, London, no. 52239, within a flat mahogany boxwood and ebony banded surround £100-200
1233.
Mahogany and ebony banded stick barometer signed Bedwell, London on the brass scale plate, over a flat trunk to the pear shaped cistern cover £300-400
1234.
Mahogany stick barometer, the silvered scale signed J. Newman, 122 Regent Str, London, over a flat canted trunk to the urn cistern cover **IvorysubmissionreferenceTS2MDQ9P £300-400
1235.
Good rosewood marine stick barometer, the angled ivory scale enclosed by folding doors inscribed King & Coombs, Opticians & Instrument Makers, 2 Clare Street, Bristol to one side and fitted with a thermometer to the other, over a square trunk inlaid with boxwood lines, with gimbal **Ivorysubmissionreference1DY7Q6CH £400-600
1236.
Rosewood five glass onion top wheel barometer, the 10" principal silvered dial within a shaped case; also another mahogany wheel barometer/ thermometer, the 8" silvered dial signed C. Merlo, Blandford, within a boxwood banded shaped case surmounted by a broken arch pediment (2) £30-60
LOTS 1237-1240 NO LOTS
1244 (See page 8)
1241 (See page 8)
1243 (See page 8)
Electric Clocks
1241.
Oak cased electric memorandum clock, the hinged arched top opening to reveal a circular disc with radiating slits marked with the hours and quarter hours, over a 4.75" square brass dial with silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre, within a pillared case mounted with pierced brass scrolling foliage to the front, 14.75" high (with pendulum and key)
£120-180
1242.
Bulle electric mantel clock, the 6" silvered dial enclosing a skeletonised centre, within a rosewood inlaid stepped lancet case, 15.25" high
£40-60
1243.
Good electric vitascope, bearing the maker's trademark label verso with UK Patents label beneath, the rocking ship within a glazed compartment over the 5.25" pierced chrome chapter ring, within a cream Bakelite case, 12.5" high
£250-450
1244.
Synchronome electric master wall clock, the 6.5" white dial within a light oak glazed case, 50.5" high (with pendulum rod and bob)
£100-200
LOTS 1245-1300 NO LOTS
Cabinet Clocks
Lot1301–Lots1301-1316arefromaprivatecollectionofindustrial&mysteryclocks
1301.
Rare novelty French automata battleship clock compendium attributed to André Guilmet, modelled on an old brass and iron-clad warship with painted bow, the deck fitted with a clock timepiece and barometer, each housed in a cylindrical funnel with detachable domed tops, either side of twin masts, one fitted with a thermometer, the deck also fitted with a flag mast, ships steering wheel and four anchors over the hull with five protruding cannons to either side, with a propeller and rudder, supported upon cast iron bracket and missing the original marble base, 23" long overall, 16" high
*NOTE-thedrivetraintotheturretsismissing
**SeeDerekRoberts-Mystery,Novelty&FantasyClocks,page256
£3000-5000
1301
1305.
Extremely rare French bronze and ormolu mantel clock timepiece surmounted by the standing figure of a gentleman pushing a penny-farthing, over a gilded stepped and red marble base inset with a clock timepiece with 3.25" cream chapter ring enclosing a gilded centre flanked by barometer and thermometer subsidiary dials, supported upon four turned ball feet, 15" high, 11.25" wide, 6.25" deep
**SeeDerekRoberts-Mystery,Novelty&FantasyClocks,page268
£10,000-12,000
1306.
French bronzed mystery mantel clock timepiece, modelled as a young peasant boy holding aloft the pendulum timepiece, upon an oval base, 15.5" high overall
£150-200
1307.
French bronzed mystery mantel clock timepiece, modelled as an elephant holding aloft the pendulum timepiece with his trunk, upon an oval stepped wooden base, 11.5" high overall
£300-400
1308.
French yellow and red veined marble mystery pillar mantel clock, the Junghans pendulum timepiece supported upon a cylindrical turned column with circular stepped base, 11" high overall
£200-250
1309.
French bronzed mystery mantel clock modelled as a maiden in flowing robes holding aloft the pendulum timepiece, upon a circular stepped socle, 13.5" high overall
£150-200
1310.
Good bronze and red marble novelty desk clock modelled as a cannon, with 2.25" white dial, the timepiece movement with platform escapement, the cylindrical swivelling case upon a red marble square angled base, 5.5" high
£500-800
1306
1305
1309
1310
1311.
French conical mystery figural mantel clock, the 4.25" white chapter ring enclosing a skeletonised centre, fitted into a fluted cylindrical column surmounted by a standing cavalier holding a brass pendulum with spherical bob, upon a stepped circular and concave cornered square base, 27.75" high (pendulum)
£600-800
1312.
Rare French ormolu, enamel and green marble Bras-en-L'air mystery mantel clock, depicting a standing robed lady indicating the hours and minutes by pointing with her hands to enamel numerals on either side, standing before a dark green panel enamelled with pink flowers amidst scrolling light green foliage, under a pillared arbour with flaming spiked cornice, supported upon a stepped green marble plinth raised upon four ogee ormolu feet, 16.5" high (key but no pendulum)
£6000-8000
1313.
Rare French bronze and ormolu Robert Houdin First Series mystery mantel clock, the 4.5" clear glass dial signed Robert-Houdin, Paris with Roman numerals, the two train movement striking on a small bell, supported upon a waisted scrolling and rectangular two part base applied to the front with the figure of Atlas amidst scrolling foliage, raised upon a foliate and diaper cast stand with gadrooned sides, 13.75" high (pendulum and key)
£4000-6000
1314.
Rare French ormolu Robert Houdin mystery mantel clock, the square white glass dial with Roman numerals signed Houdin, Paris within an ornate cast bezel supported upon a fluted column cast with foliage and turned circular ebonised stepped socle housing the movement with platform escapement, the movement base plate also stamped Houdin, 14" high (key)
£5000-8000 1315 (See page 12)
1312
1313
1314
1315.
Singing birds automata in the manner of Blaise Bontems, with two birds, one perched above the other within a square wirework cage surmounted by a carrying handle, supported upon a giltwood base decorated in relief with flowers and foliage over an egg and dart carved border, 21" high overall
£1200-1600
1316.
Rare novelty mystery clock in the form of a kangaroo with timepiece pendulum, upon a rectangular stepped base, 11.5" high overall
£300-500
LOTS 1317-1320 NO LOTS
1321.
Good Cartier of Paris small brass easel travel alarm clock, the 1.75" silvered octagonal dial signed Cartier Paris, within a brass bezel and coral coloured surround, 3" high
£200-300
1322.
Good hand carved Black Forest pedlar automata novelty clock, turning his head and whistling when wound, modelled as a standing pedlar dressed in a red waistcoat, black jacket and light brown breeches, holding an eight day shield timepiece in his right hand and carrying a pack strapped to his back, upon a rectangular
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1323.
Interesting early Chinese verge clock timepiece with passing strike on a bell, the 4.25" white dial within a blue enamel surround painted with flowering foliage, the arch with automata aperture depicting a rider on horseback with bow and arrow within a chinoiserie painted surround, fitted upon a mahogany wall bracket, 10.25" high overall
£300-500
1324.
Small English ebonised fusee verge bracket clock timepiece, the 4" silvered arched dial signed Kenth. Mackennan, within a stepped case surmounted by a caddy top and three acorn finials, 11.75" high (pendulum and key)
£300-500
1325.
Good English ebonised double fusee verge bracket clock, the 6" silvered arched dial signed John Johnston, London to the arch fitted with a selection hand for the tunes An Air/Dance/the Toast/Minuet/Paddy Wack/Changes, the movement playing on a nest of eight bells and striking on another, with foliate engraved back plate, within a stepped case surmounted by a rounded arched pediment, four acorn finials and a carrying handle, 15" high (pendulum and key)
£2500-3500
1326.
Good English ebonised single fusee verge bracket clock, the 7" brass arched dial signed Richard Rayment, Bury St Edmund on a silver circular disc to the arch and on the foliate engraved movement back plate, the silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with false bob pendulum aperture, ringed winding hole and calendar aperture, within a stepped case surmounted by a caddy top and ornate brass handle, 19" high (pendulum)
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£800 £1200
1324
base, 14.5" high (pendulum)
1322
1321
1330 (See page 13)
1331.
Good French bronzed and ebonised figural mystery two train mantel clock, the movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, the 4" glass dial painted with Roman numerals and revealing the movement works, within a stepped case surmounted by the bronzed figure of a classical robed lady holding aloft the pendulum with circular bevelled glass bob, 25" high
£700-1000
1332.
Fine and rare French black marble, ormolu and bronze figural two train mystery mantel clock garniture, the movement back plate signed Bernoux, Paris, no. 3717, striking on a bell, the 4" canted black chapter ring enclosing a gilded centre with unusual pinwheel escapement, within a bow fronted stepped case with scrolling sides surmounted by the standing bronze figure of a robed maiden holding in her left hand a spindle, a wire thread of which is pulled by her raised right hand and carries a conical pendulum which interacts with an arm linked to the pinwheel escapement, the figure is raised upon a bow fronted shaped base plate signed A.B. Nadaud to one side and with a basket of yarn to the other, 24" high; also with a pair of matching black marble and bronze slender urns, 16.75" high
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£1500-2000
1333.
Good Imhof incline gravity clock, the 15 jewel movement back plate signed Imhof, the 2.75" white dial inscribed Swiss and within an ormolu cylindrical casing, the incline with tooled leathered surface over a frieze inscribed with the days of the week and supported upon a stepped rectangular base, 24" long
£1200-1800
(See page 15)
1332
1333
1335
1334.
Impressive contemporary gilt brass and lacquered two train lantern clock, the movement with platform escapement striking on a bell, the 5.5" silvered chapter ring enclosing a polished brass centre and surmounted by ornate pierced foliate frets strapwork bell and finial, 16" high (key)
£250-350
1335.
Good Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock, inscribed Caliber 528-8 beneath the base and ser. no. 439432 on the slow/fast lever plate, the 4.75" cream chapter ring enclosing a skeletonised centre, within a gilded brushed brass canted case, 9.25" high
£400-600
1336.
Hamilton U.S. Navy Model 22 forty-eight hour metal cased chronometer deck watch, circa 1943, the silvered dial signed Hamilton Lancaster, PA., U.S.A. with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and forty-eight hour up/down power reserve indicator, the 21 jewel adj. to temp. and six pos. movement, no. 2F28472, signed Hamilton Watch Co. Model 22 and marked U.S. Navy-BU. Ships-1943, with lever escapement, compensated balance and regulator, dust cover, within a screw Keystone case numbered 17239, 71mm
£500-800
1337.
Hamilton U.S. Navy Model 22 forty-eight hour chronometer watch, the silvered dial signed Hamilton Lancaster, PA., U.S.A. with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds and forty-eight hour up/down power reserve indicator, the 21 jewel adj. to temp. and six pos. movement, no. 2F5731, with lever escapement, compensated balance and regulator, within a mahogany three tier case with brass gimbal mounts, 6" square
£500-800
LOTS 1338-1500 NO LOTS
Mantel Clocks
1501.
Brass single fusee skeleton clock, the 4" silvered chapter ring enclosing a skeletonised centre with six pillar movement, upon curving supports, under a glass dome and upon a stepped mahogany base, 13.5" high overall (with pendulum)
£200-300
1502.
French gilt metal two train drumhead mantel clock garniture, the movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, the 4.5" convex white dial within a drumhead casing supported upon flaring ornate cast base and surmounted by an angel bust, 16" high; also with a pair of matching four light candelabra, 17" high (with pendulum)
£250-350
1505
1503.
Brass single fusee skeleton clock with passing strike on a bell, the 5.5" silvered chapter ring enclosing an open centre revealing the movement upon curving supports, under a glass dome and upon a circular mahogany stepped base, 20.5" high overall (with pendulum and key)
£120-180
1504.
French calendar clock (Pendule-Calendrier), the 3.75" white dial signed Collet Paris over days of the week, date and months of the year apertures, the movement back plate also stamped Collet á Paris, no. 2936, the back door fitted with operating instructions and with adjustment handles to the sides, within an ebonised glazed case, 13.25" high (pendulum)
£200-300
1505.
Good French ebonised Boulle and gilt metal mounted two train mantel clock, the movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell above, the 6.75" gilt chapter ring over a pierced metal embellishment mounted upon brown velvet material, within a pillared canted case surmounted by a caddy top and eight turned brass finials, 21.75" high (pendulum and key)
£600-900
1506.
French ebonised two train mantel clock striking on a gong, the 6.5" gilt chapter ring over a classical figural embellishment, mounted onto cobalt blue velvet material, within a pillared case surmounted by a caddy top and six turned brass finials, 21" high (pendulum and key)
£300-500
1507.
Decorative ormolu and enamelled Egyptian inspired two train mantel clock striking on a bell, the 3.5" gilt dial with Roman numerals enclosing a stylised foliate enamel centre, within a tapered case and flanked by ornate tapering pillars supported upon a rectangular base and surmounted by a classical urn, 15.5" high
£300-500
1508.
English mahogany double fusee bracket clock, the 5.5" silvered arched dial signed Leroy & Sons, Bond St, London, with subsidiary strike/silent and slow/fast dials over the principal dial enclosed by flowering scrolling foliage, the movement striking on a gong, within a pillared stepped rounded arched case with pad top and carrying handle, 16" high (pendulum and key)
£500-800
1509.
French Egyptian inspired black marble two train mantel clock striking on a bell, the movement back plate inscribed Rollin & Fils Freres á Paris, no. 22778, the 5.5" gilt dial engraved with signs of the Zodiac enclosing a foliate centre, flanked by turned tapered pillars incised with Egyptian figures, within a tapered stepped case, 12.75" high (with pendulum and key)
£150-250
1510.
Cathedral double fusee brass skeleton clock, the 5.5" foliate pierced chapter ring with Roman cartouche enamel numerals, striking on a bell above, under a glass dome and upon a mahogany base, 20.5" high (key)
£300-500
1511.
Good English gilt brass replica skeleton clock timepiece after the original made by William Smith of Musselburgh, the 5" silvered chapter ring signed W.U. Smith, Musselburgh, Maker & Inventor, enclosing a skeletonised centre, supported upon six pillars enclosing a vertical spring upon a square gilt brass foot and circular stepped red veined grey marble base, 21.25" high (pendulum, key, missing dome)
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£300-500
1512.
English gothic triple fusee boardroom clock with bracket in need of some restoration, the 7.25” foliate engraved gothic dial with slow/fast, chime/silent and full chime/Westminster dials, the substantial movement playing on a nest of eight bells and striking the hours on a large gong, within a gothic foliate carved case with cluster columns and surmounted by a triangular pediment, 23.25” high (pendulum and keys)
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£400-800
1506 (See page 15)
1507 (See page 15)
1510
1513.
Rare ormolu, bronze and painted wooden novelty mantel clock timepiece in the form of a church, the 2.5" bronze dial inset into a gothic galleried giltwood upper tier over the ormolu front with cluster column entrance, supported upon a rocky bronze cast base, 20.5" high (pendulum and key)
£400-600
1514.
English coromandel double fusee mantel clock striking on a gong, the 8" cream dial within a stepped cushioned case surmounted by a triangular pediment, 16.75" high
£200-300
1515.
Decorative replica industrial locomotive automaton clock in the manner of Guilmet, the eight day movement striking on a bell above the boiler, the 4" white enamel chapter ring enclosing a floral embossed gilt metal centre, within a gilt and patinated bronzed case incorporating a barometer to the side and thermometer to the chimney, upon a black marble stepped rectangular base fitted with rails and raised upon four stepped rectangular ormolu feet, the locomotive 15" high (max), 18" wide (including cattle guard) and 8" deep (max) (pendulum and winding key)
£1000-2000
LOTS 1516-1700 NO LOTS
Wall Clocks
1701.
Rare small mahogany railway single fusee 8" wall dial clock inscribed B.R.(S). John Walker, 1, South Molton St, London, 9049.S.W., within a turned surround (pendulum and key)
£600-800
1702.
Good English hook and spike verge pantry wall clock with alarm, the 6" silvered arched dial signed Ellicott, London to the arch over the chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals enclosing a central alarm disc, 8.5" high, with mahogany fitted travelling case surmounted by a brass carrying handle (with pendulum and two weights)
£800-1200
1515
1513
1703.
1702 (See page 17)
Good small walnut two train drop dial wall clock striking on two bells, the 7" silvered dial signed Ashbee, Rye on the chapter ring enclosing a foliate engraved centre, within a turned surround over the drop with square pendulum window enclosed by boxwood lines, 17" high overall (with pendulum and winding key)
£600-800
1704.
Small French ormolu two train cartel wall clock, the Vincenti movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, the 5" white convex dial signed G. Camelin, the case cast with rococo scrolling foliage, 20" high (with pendulum)
£300-500
1705.
Fine French ormolu two train cartel wall clock, the Pons movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, the 5.5" convex white dial signed Raingo Fres á Paris, within an ornate ormolu surround cast with a deer below the dial, surmounted by peasant figures and a dog above, all within C-scrolls and flowering foliage, 26" high (with pendulum)
£800-1200
1706.
Impressive stained pine two train Vienna style wall clock, the 4" gilt chapter ring enclosing a foliate engraved centre and within a cast bezel, the movement striking on a gong, within a pillared glazed case surmounted by a triangular moulded pediment, 32.5" high (with pendulum)
£200-250
1707.
Large mahogany double fusee wall dial clock, the 16" convex cream dial signed F. & C. Lake, Taunton, within a turned surround, the movement with A-frame plates striking on a bell above (with pendulum)
£500-700
1708.
Early Quaker brass hook and spike thirty hour wall clock timepiece, the 9" square brass dial with silvered chapter ring enclosing an engraved ringed centre, the steel framed birdcage movement with outside countwheel (pendulum and weight)
£200-300
1709.
Good small mahogany 8" single fusee convex drop dial wall clock signed Wm Talbot, Cambridge, within a turned surround over foliate carved ears and brass foliate inlay (pendulum and key)
£500-800
Lots 1710-1716 are part of a private collection belonging to the late Paul Willer
1710.
Rosewood and brass inlaid double fusee 12" drop dial wall clock, within an octagonal surround over shaped ears and a pendulum window inlaid overall with geometric scrolling foliage (pendulum)
£300-400
1703
1705
Longcase Clocks
1801.
Dr John Plowman - Oak thirty hour longcase clock with birdcage movement, the 10" foliate engraved dial plate signed John Hilderson, Londini, fecit enclosed by a silvered chapter ring, the case with long door and the hood surmounted by a moulded stepped pediment, 74.5" high (with pendulum, weight and winding key)
£150-250
1802.
Dr John Plowman - Walnut eight day longcase clock, the 10.75" square brass dial signed Fromanteel, London on the silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, the case with long beaded moulded edged door and the hood surmounted by a flat moulded stepped cornice and three brass ball and spike finials, 82" high (with pendulum, two weights and keys)
£1200-1800
1803.
1716 (See page 19)
1717 (See page 19)
Dr John Plowman - Oak eight day longcase clock with five pillar movement, the 12" square brass dial signed Jonathan Lowndes in Pallmall on the silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture, the case with long mahogany banded wavy door flanked by quarter fluted columns and the hood surmounted by a flat moulded stepped cornice, 79" high (with pendulum, two weights and winding key)
£400-600
1804.
Dr John Plowman - Walnut eight day longcase clock with five pillar movement, the 11" square brass dial signed Chr Gould, Londini, fecit on the dial plate beneath six o'clock, the silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture, the case with long beaded moulded door fitted with a circular lenticle and the hood surmounted by a stepped moulded cornice over a pierced carved frieze, 85.5" high (with pendulum and two brass cased weights)
£700-1000
1805.
Dr John Plowman - Ebonised eight day longcase clock with five pillar movement, the 12" square brass dial signed Samuel Aldworth in ye Strand, London on a silvered oval plaque to the matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture, the case with long door fitted with a circular lenticle and the hood surmounted by a flat moulded stepped cornice over a blind fretwork carved frieze, 84.5" high (with pendulum, two brass cased weights and keys)
£300-500
1802
1804
1806.
Dr John Plowman - Good oak three train longcase clock, the 12" brass arched dial signed Simon DeCharmes, London on the silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, with strike/silent dial to the arch, the five pillar movement playing on a nest of six bells and striking the hours on another, the case with long rounded moulded arched door and the hood surmounted by a pagoda top and three brass ball and spike finials, 93" high (with pendulum, three brass cased weights and keys)
£700-900
1807.
Dr John Plowman - Good mahogany eight day longcase clock with five pillar movement and calendar works, the 12" brass arched dial signed Jn Holmes, Strand on a silvered rectangular recessed plaque inside the subsidiary calendar dial and beneath the subsidiary seconds dial, with silvered chapter ring, matted centre and subsidiary strike/silent dial to the arch, the case with long reeded moulded arched door flanked by fluted canted pillars, the hood surmounted by a pagoda top and three brass ball and spike finials (one missing), 90" high (with pendulum, two brass cased weights and keys)
£1800-2400
1808.
Dr John Plowman - Good olivewood and marquetry eight day longcase clock with five pillar movement, the 10" square brass dial signed Johannes Fromanteel, Londini, fecit on the dial plate beneath six o'clock, with silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial, shuttered winding holes and calendar aperture, the case with long beaded moulded edged door inlaid with flowerheads over the base with similar inlay, the sides with sectional oyster veneer and the rising hood with flat moulded stepped cornice over a pierced foliate fret carved frieze, 79" high (with pendulum, two brass cased weights and keys)
£3000-5000
1806
1807
1808
1812 (See page 22)
1817.
Good English walnut floral marquetry eight day longcase clock with five pillar movement, the 10" square brass dial signed J. Windmills, London on the dial plate beneath six o'clock, the silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial, shuttered winding holes and calendar aperture, the case with long beaded moulded floral marquetry door fitted with an oval lenticle and the base with a floral marquetry panel depicting birds amidst flowering foliage, the hood surmounted by a carved and pierced scrolling swan neck pediment over a foliate fretwork carved frieze and barley twist columns, 79.5" high (pendulum, two weights and keys)
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£4000-6000
1818.
Fine English walnut and floral marquetry month going longcase clock with six pillar movement, the 11" square brass dial signed Daniel Quare, London on the silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and calendar aperture, the case with long beaded moulded edge door inlaid with birds and vases amidst flowering foliage and fitted with a lenticle, with a complementary marquetry panel to the base, the hood surmounted by a flat moulded stepped cornice over a pierced foliate fretwork carved frieze and barley twist pillars, 79.5" high (two large brass cased weights, another smaller weight, pendulum and keys)
ThisclockisfromtheprivatecollectionofthelateKenSandalls
£5000-8000
1819.
Good mahogany eight day longcase clock, the 12" square silvered dial signed Barraud, London to the centre with subsidiary seconds dial, the case with long flamed mahogany door and the hood surmounted by a flat stepped moulded cornice, 74.25" high (pendulum, two weights and keys)
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£1200-1800
1820.
Good walnut three train longcase clock, the movement back plate stamped D.R.P., no. P1.115/72065 and playing on eight rods fixed to the back board behind the movement, the 11” circular silvered dial within an Art Deco style case, the long door with a convex dial glass over a rounded arched glazing, 76” high (wooden rod pendulum and three chrome cased weights)
£150-250
1821.
Scottish mahogany eight day longcase clock, the 13" painted arched dial signed Chas Merrilies, Edinburgh, with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials, the case with long crossbanded rounded arched door and the hood surmounted by a swan neck pediment and ornate brass foliate finial, 89" high (pendulum and two weights)
£200-300
LOTS 1822-2000 NO LOTS
Miscellaneous
2001.
Kleninger three train mantel clock movement striking on a nest of nine graduated bells, the 8" brass arched dial with moon phase to the arch over subsidiary dials and a calendar aperture
£150-200
1819
1819
2002.
Dr John Plowman - Georgian ebonised fruitwood bracket clock case with aperture 7.5" high by 6.5" wide, upon a stepped plinth base and surmounted by a caddy top with brass carrying handle, 17.5" high
£60-100
2003.
Good double fusee five pillar bracket clock movement with hands and bell, 9" high overall
£100-150
2004.
Large circular glass dome, 24" high, 10" diameter; also another large glass circular dome, 23" high, 9.25" diameter (2)
£60-100
2005.
Various longcase clock pendulums (12)
£40-80
2006.
Various longcase clock pendulums (12)
£40-80
2007.
Twelve various longcase clock and other pendulums; also five various pendulum bobs and pendulum rods
£60-100
2008.
Nine various brass cased longcase clock weights (9)
£40-80
2009.
Nine various brass cased longcase clock weights (9)
£40-80
2010.
Two pairs of brass cased longcase clock weights (4)
£60-100
2011.
Two pairs of brass cased longcase clock weights (4)
£80-120
2012.
Pair of month going brass cased longcase clock weights (2)
£150-250
LOTS 2013-2100 NO LOTS
Small Miscellaneous
2101.
Dr John Plowman - Very large quantity of various metal tools including: adjustable clamps, wrenches, hammers, drill bits, gauges, spanners, files and a socket set etc, all contained within trays fitting into a large pine trunk with hinged lid and upon castors, 38" wide, 26" deep, 33" high
£150-250
2102.
Dr John Plowman - Very large quantity of high quality wooden tools including: numerous planes by various makers including W.D Arthur, W. Stacey, W.E. Clark, J. Richardson, T. Gipson, P. Hewitt, Manchester, H.J. Bernia, Sheffield and many others; also saws, hammers, chisels and various other tools, mostly contained within drawers fitted into a large pine trunk with hinged lid and upon castors, 43" wide, 24" deep, 31" high
£200-400
2103.
Dr John Plowman - Quantity of electric tools including: Black & Decker Woodworker with plunge action router for cutting, joining, grooving, edging, moulding and carving, two Black & Decker electric sanders, Omas 745 electric saw and a Performance 115MM 600W angle grinder
£25-50
2104.
Dr John Plowman - Large cast iron and steel bench drill embossed British Make, Type E, with Gryphon electric motor, 38.5" high overall; also with a quantity of various drill bits, some marked with sizes and manufacturer's names
£100-150
2105.
Large quantity of various clock hands (mostly modern)
£15-30
2106.
Assorted clock spares and accessories to include a movement; winding keys; clock glass; two pendulums; platform escapements; enamel dial chapter; Bergeon brass friction bushes; two boxes of hairsprings etc
£40-60
2107.
Quantity of clock winding keys within a small leather bound domed box, with brass carry-handle
£50-80
2108.
Precision brass clockmakers sector, with two screw adjustments and detail inscribed measurements, 12 7/8" high
£30-60
2109.
Brass single fusee mantel clock movement, the 6” silvered dial engraved with a swag of flowering foliage
£150-250
2110.
Old electric watchmakers drill, 16”; also a modern handheld drill on stand (2)
£40-60
2111.
Star staking set in a mahogany fitted box; also a small quantity of tools including hammers and saws etc
£60-100
2112.
Large collection of silvered chapter rings, sun/moon phase dials, longcase silvered and painted dials etc
£100-200
2113.
Large quantity of longcase clock brass hinges and fittings; also various other hinges and locks
£60-100
2114.
Large quantity of small mantel and other clock pendulums
£40-80
2115.
Quantity of medium size and larger mantel/bracket clock pendulums
£40-80
2116.
Two watchmakers lathes, with various attachments and collets (not complete), contained within a mahogany fitted box
£150-250
2117.
Old bench lathe, 21" long overall; also a Champion no. 1 small old pillar drill, 16.25" high, box of collets and a quantity of various drill bits
£100-200
2118.
Two pedal drive motors and a quantity of old associated brushes
£30-60
2119.
Three various small old lathes; also a very large quantity of other tools and clock fittings etc including vices, gauges, mainspring winder, screw cutter and various other precision instruments etc
£50-100
2120.
Three train longcase clock movement in need of rebuilding, the substantial movement playing on seven tubular bells, the 11.5" brass arched dial with chime/silent and Westminster/Winchester/ Whittington subsidiary dials to the arch over a 10.5" silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre; also two old thirty hour longcase clock movements with 11" square painted dials, one signed R. James, Shaftesbury, the other Conway, Sturminster (3)
£100-200
2121.
Two 8" silvered arched bracket clock dials signed Benjamin Collier, London and Clerke, 1 Royal Exchange, London; also another brass 8" three train bracket clock dial and various other mantel clock dials, bezels and dial glasses etc
£100-200
LOTS 2122-2200 NO
Books
2201.
Quantity of books principally referencing lathes, tools, benchwork; together with a quantity of horology auction catalogues; clock parts brochures and a selection of books relating to antiques, silver and jewellery
£40-80
2202.
Quantity of books relating to clocks and watches; together with a quantity of books referencing clock and watchmakers
£50-80
2203.
Tom Robinson - The Longcase Clock, hardback, Antique Collectors' Club Ltd; also various other standard horological reference books (5)
£50-80
2204.
Richard C.R. Barder - English Country Grandfather Clocks: also various other standard horological reference books (12)
£50-80
2205.
Quantity of books relating to clockmaking, design, construction and repair; together with a quantity of books relating to clocks
£30-50
2206.
Anthony G. Randall - The Time Museum Catalogue of Chronometers, 1992, hardback with outer sleeve, The Time Museum; also various other standard horological reference books (9)
£40-60
2207.
R.W. Symonds - Thomas Tompion, His Life and Work, 1969 edition, hardback, The Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd.; also various other standard horological reference books (6)
£50-80
2208.
William J.H. Andrewes - The Quest for Longitude, 1996, hardback, Collection of Historical Scientific instruments (two copies); also various other standard horological reference books (14)
£50-100
2209.
Large collection of Antiquarian Horology magazines, twenty-three volumes, some with indexes: vols 2, 3, 4, 9-22, 26, 32, 34, 37 and 38
£20-40
2210.
Percy G. Dawson, C.B. Drover & D.W. Parkes - Early English Clocks; also Peter Heuer & Klaus Maurice - Pendulum Clocks and eight other interesting horological reference books and five horological pamphlets (15)
£40-80
2211.
Brian Loomes - White Dial, the Complete Guide; also ten other standard horological reference books (11)
£20-40
2212.
F.J. Britton - Old Clocks & Watches and Their Makers, reproduced from the sixth edition; also a selection of standard horological reference books (24)
£30-50
2213.
Charles Allix & Peter Bonnert - Carriage Clocks, Their History and Development; also twelve other good standard horological reference books (13)
£80-100
2214.
Large collection of various horological reference books (30)
£30-60
LOTS 2215-2300 NO LOTS
Mantel Clocks
2301.
French bronzed and gilt metal figural two train mantel clock, the 3.25" white dial inset into a tree stump and attended by a standing soldier holding a banner aloft, the movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, supported upon a pedestal base applied with gilt metal foliage, 22" high (pendulum)
£80-120
2302.
French flamed mahogany and ormolu mounted portico two train mantel clock, the 4" white dial within an ornate cast bezel surround, the movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, within a stepped case, surmounted by a flat cornice, 18.75" high (pendulum and key)
£150-200
2303.
Three various novelty painted metal figural pedlar clock vendors, all dressed in waistcoats and breeches supporting rounded arched clock dials to their chests, upon rectangular stepped bases, tallest 16" high (3)
£80-140
2304.
Mahogany two train mantel clock with Empire movement striking on a gong, the 5.5" silvered convex dial signed Potts, Leeds, within a rounded arched waisted case, 8.5" high (pendulum); also an American walnut shelf timepiece, 18" high (pendulum and key), a mahogany inlaid battery operated balloon mantel clock inscribed Examined by Mappin & Webb, London, 9" high; American shelf clock (pendulum & key), small modern circular wall barometer with thermometer within a turned wooden surround, 6.5" diameter overall, a silver cased pocket watch, watch stand and a small selection of keys
£40-80
2305.
Arts & Crafts mahogany inlaid two train mantel clock in the style of Liberty, the 5" brass dial with Arabic numerals and copper ringed hands, within an organic shaped case inlaid with boxwood lines, 20" high (pendulum)
£100-200
2306.
Attractive small red veined marble and filigree overlaid mantel clock timepiece with platform escapement, the 1.75" silvered dial within a stepped case signed with filigree work Horas Felizes to the front base, surmounted by a stepped cornice and ball finial, 5.75" high
£100-150
2307.
American cast iron novelty clock modelled as a portly gentleman dressed in a waistcoat, white shirt and breeches, fitted with a clock timepiece to the front with 3" dial and slow fast/lever adjustment, supported upon a splayed foliate shaped rectangular stand, 17" high (key)
£150-250
2308.
Walnut single fusee mantel clock, the 5" white dial within a stepped case, 10.5" high (pendulum and key)
£80-120
2307
2309.
Liberty pewter mantel clock timepiece with eight day platform escapement, inscribed to the base English Pewter Made by Liberty & Co, no. 01212, the 3.25" silvered dial within a stepped case, 6.5" high; also an Art Nouveau style figural mantel clock timepiece with Lenzkirch movement, the 2.5" chapter ring enclosing a blue enamel centre over a tapered case embossed with flowering foliage and attended by a classical robed lady, 10.25" high (2)
£100-150
2310.
French black slate two train mantel clock, the Japy Freres movement striking on a gong, within a temple pillared case applied with foliate castings, 12.75" high (pendulum and key)
£40-60
LOTS 2311-2500 NO LOTS
Small Clocks
2501.
French Empire style bronzed and gilt painted small mantel clock with Ansonia fixed key wind movement, the 2" silvered dial inscribed Mar del Plata, with subsidiary seconds dial, upon an oval stand, 7" high
£200-300
2502.
Novelty gilt metal mantel clock timepiece modelled as an invalid car, the clock with fixed key wind movement and the 1.75" cream chapter ring enclosing a gilt centre, 7.5" long
£120-160
2503.
American novelty silvered brass Patent mantel clock timepiece with Ansonia movement, modelled as a gentleman standing by his bicycle and upon a rectangular foliate flaring stand, 7.5" long
£120-160
2504.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos mantel clock, ser. no. 149833, within a brushed brass glazed case, 8.75" high; also with outer folding travelling case
**Inneedofrestoration
£100-150
2505.
Zenith alarm clock, 2.25'' high, within a fitted case; together with a Matthew Norman miniature carriage clock, 3.5'' high; Waltham Premier 8 Days travel clock, within a travel case and a J.C. Vickery 8 Days clock (4)
£60-100
2506.
Ingersoll Puritan Patent oak cased alarm clock, 11" high; also three other various oak cased clocks and two desk timepieces (6)
£60-100
2507.
Stanley, London Prismatic Compass, engraved to the cover 'Stanley, London 9190', within original leather case with carryhandle; together with an R. Fuess, Berlin-Steglitz anemometer; 1939; Thos. J. Evans. ESQ London 'MK1 1914 Brinton Compass' (at fault) and a cockpit clock (4)
£50-100
2508.
Swiss nickel cased travel clock, mounted within a bespoke leather and brass stand with short leather strap attached to an arched metal display stand; together with an Observator Watch Co. 8 Days travel clock, the dial branded Wilson & Gill, within a travel display case; Majestic Watch Co. 8 Days travel clock, the dial branded J.E. Caldwell & Co.; American travel clock, the dial signed Standard, Made In U.S.A., within an Illinois Watch Case Co. Spartan display case and a Swiss nickel cased travel clock (5) £80-120
2501
2502
2509.
American brass cylindrical alarm clock, upon a porcelain display stand; together with a Milwaukee Timesaver Co. "Timesaver'' 'Save In Time' Lynn Five Cents Savings Bank; glass ball watch, Miniature 8 day brass cased ship's style wall clock, the dial signed Celeste; planished pewter mounted wooden arched clock case and a horseshoe shaped porcelain tray with mounted porcelain pocket watch (at fault)
£50-80
2510.
Small mahogany novelty eight day wall clock timepiece, the 2.5" white dial inscribed Fynetone Co. Lansdale, PA, U.S.A., the lower section painted with the framed profile bust of a lady, surmounted by a turned urn finial, 15" high
£40-60
2511.
Five various miniature longcase clock timepieces, tallest 18" high (5)
£50-80
2512.
Small brass two train lantern clock with platform escapement, the 4.25" silvered dial enclosing a centre engraved with flowers, surmounted by pierced dolphin frets strapwork bell and finial, 9.5" high; also a small brass carriage type timepiece with watch movement signed James McCabe, London no. 2375, within a stepped case surmounted by a handle, 5.5" high (2)
£80-140
2513.
Charles Frodsham Mariner limited edition world time clock inscribed 'The St. James's House Company, ser. no. 169/500, Charles Frodsham, London', surmounted by a galleon over a cylindrical base with two silvered chapter rings, one indicating the time over the other with various major cities around the world, supported upon a turned wooden base, 10.25" high
£100-150
2514.
Art Nouveau copper repousse mantel clock timepiece, 7.75" high; also another mantel clock timepiece, the 2" white dial within a faux tortoiseshell surround and circular nickel plated case, 4.5" diameter and an HAC fourteen day strike two train walnut mantel clock striking on a gong, within a stepped pillared case surmounted by a caddy top and three turned finials, 18" high (pendulum) (3)
£40-80
2515.
Waltham 8 Days square travel clock in a folding leather bound case, 4.25" square
£20-40
2503 (See page 27)
2518 (See page 29)
2513
2516.
Early mahogany and brass bound sedan clock, the fusee verge movement signed Johnson, London, no. 4111, the 2.75" white dial within a flat octagonal surround; also a novelty oak stirrup desk clock, the bulkhead cased movement with platform escapement and 3.25" white dial suspended upon a stand within a horseshoe surround, 8.75" high (2)
£80-140
2517.
French exhibition brass skeleton clock, the 2" chapter ring and movement upon tapered arched supports, raised upon a dome stand inlaid with brass lines, 9" high (pendulum but missing dome)
£120-180
2518.
Jaeger-LeCoultre vintage brass 8 day manual wind desk clock, reference 383, the dial with date aperture, 3.75" diameter
£140-180
LOTS 2519-2600 NO LOTS
Wall Clocks
2601.
Walnut double weight Vienna regulator wall clock, the 6.25" white chapter ring enclosing a recessed centre, within an ogee shaped fluted case surmounted by a wavy cornice and foliate pierced cornice with two turned finials, 36" high (with pendulum, two weights and winding key)
£120-160
2602.
Walnut two weight Vienna regulator wall clock, the 7" cream chapter ring enclosing a recessed centre bearing the trademark logo of Gustav Becker, within a glazed case surmounted by a flat stepped moulded cornice, 35.25" high (with pendulum, two weights and winding key)
£40-80
2603.
Chelsea Clock Co. Boston military bulkhead wall clock, the 6" black dial inscribed U.S. Clock, Message Centre, M2 with centre seconds and fast/slow adjustment aperture; also a Smith Empire brass bulkhead wall timepiece, the 6" white dial with slow/fast lever over a subsidiary seconds dial and another military brass bulkhead wall timepiece, the 6" dial inscribed Made for Royal Navy, London, Made in England (3)
£100-150
2604.
Rotherham brass bulkhead wall timepiece, the 8" dial with slow/fast lever; also another Smith 8 day brass bulkhead wall clock, the 7" dial with centre seconds and a Smiths Sectric electric 5.5" wall dial clock
£60-90
2605.
Three differing Russian bulkhead wall clocks, with 6" dials, two with centre seconds (3)
£80-140
2606.
Two similar brass bulkhead 8" wall clocks, one with centre seconds, both inscribed 0552/461-9413, Made in England and with slow/ fast apertures (2)
**BoththeseclockshaveF.W.Ellicottmovementswithplatform escapements
£60-100
2607.
Smiths Astral brass bulkhead wall clock, the 8" dial with centre seconds and slow/fast aperture inscribed AP 160174; also a Smiths Empire brass bulkhead wall clock, the 8" dial with slow/fast aperture over a subsidiary seconds dial (2)
£80-120
2608.
Smiths Astral brass bulkhead wall clock, the 8" dial with centre seconds, central minute dial and slow/fast aperture; also another Smiths Astral chrome bulkhead wall clock, the 8" dial with slow/fast aperture (2)
£80-120
2609.
Seth Thomas two train silvered bulkhead pantry clock striking on a bell below, the 6" silvered dial with strike/silent and slow/fast levers and with subsidiary seconds dial, fitted to a square mahogany canted back board; also another Seth Thomas two train silvered bulkhead wall clock striking on a bell, the 6" silvered dial with strike/silent and slow/fast levers and a subsidiary seconds dial, contained within a carved oak foliate surround surmounted by an eagle with outstretched wings (2)
£100-150
2610.
Smiths Astral brass bulkhead wall clock, the 6" dial with slow/fast aperture over a subsidiary seconds dial; also a Schatz Royal Mariner eight day brass bulkhead two train wall clock, the 5" dial within a glazed and silvered bezel (2)
£70-100
2611.
Smiths Astral wooden bulkhead wall clock, the 4.5" black dial with centre seconds and slow/fast aperture; also another brass bulkhead wall clock, the 6" dial with outside calendar track enclosing three subsidiary dials (2)
£100-150
2612.
Interesting small wall lantern clock with foliot escapement, the 3.25" silvered chapter ring enclosing a centre signed Smith no. 3 1950, Fryur, the birdcage movement with outside countwheel, surmounted by the escapement, four turned finials and a bell, 7.75" high (large weight, medium size weight and a pair of small weights)
£100-200
2613.
Smiths Enfield of London two train 12" wall dial clock striking on a bell, within a turned wooden surround (pendulum); also another Smiths Enfield 12" wall dial timepiece within a turned oak surround (pendulum) and another mahogany 10" wall dial timepiece within a turned surround (pendulum) (3)
£80-140
2614.
Rosewood single fusee 12" drop dial wall clock signed Reiner, Dudley, within an octagonal turned surround inlaid with mother of pearl flowering foliage, over the drop with pendulum window and similar inlay flanked by shaped ears carved with fruiting vines (pendulum)
£120-160
2615.
Walnut two weight Vienna regulator wall clock, the 7" cream dial with subsidiary seconds dial, within a turned pillared glazed case, 45" high (pendulum, two weights and keys)
£100-150
End of Sale
Next sale date - 23rd October 2025
Entry Deadline - 26th September 2025
Notes:
CONDITIONS OF SALE
The Auctioneer acts only as agent for the Seller (unless otherwise specifically declared). Lots sold are likely to have been subject to wear and tear caused by user or the effects of age and may therefore have faults and imperfections. Buyers are given ample opportunity at viewing times to examine lots to be sold and will be assumed to have done so. They must rely solely on their own skill or judgement as to whether lots are fit for any particular purpose.
1. Bids
All bids made shall be treated as offers made upon these Conditions of Sale and all persons present and approved to bid are admitted to a sale on the basis that they have notice of these Conditions.
1A. Internet Bidding
There are no additional surcharges when bidding via our own bidding platform 'GH Live'
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‘Pre-Bidding Autobids’
'Pre-Bidding' is a new feature to our own platform and allows bidders to bid against each other prior to the start of a live auction. During the live auction the bidding will start at the current bid reached during the 'Pre-Bidding' and continues until your maximum bid is reached. All bids are anonymous, and your maximum bids are confidential. If you have been outbid, during the ‘Pre-Bidding’ then you will receive an email notifying you that you are no longer the leading bidder, however once the sale is live you will not receive any further notifications. Once bids are placed, they cannot be removed, but can be reduced, if above the current bid.
2. Ascertainment of the Buyer
The Buyer shall be the person making the highest bid which is acceptable to the Auctioneer as signified by the fall of the hammer. No bid may be retracted. In the case of a dispute the Auctioneer may either declare the purchaser or put the lot up again.
3. Auctioneer’s discretion
The Auctioneer has sole discretion, (a) to refuse any bid, (b) to advance the bidding as he may decide, (c) to withdraw or divide any lot or combine one lot with another or others, (d) to exclude any person from the auction rooms, and (e) to require pre-payment in full.
4. Reserves and Seller’s right to bid
Lots put up for sale are subject, (a) to any reserve price imposed by the Seller, (b) the right of the Auctioneer to bid on behalf of the Seller, and (c) where no reserve has been imposed (but in no other case) for the Seller to bid personally or through any one agent. It is the responsibility of the Seller to ensure any reserves are received by the Auctioneer.
5. Buyer’s Duties
The Buyer shall forthwith or as soon as possible after the sale, (a) supply his name and address, (b) supply, if so required, bank or other suitable references, (c) pay the full purchase price in a way acceptable to the Auctioneer, notwithstanding any prior arrangement for advance payment required by the Auctioneer, and (d) on proof of payment clear the lots purchased by the times specified. Lots may not be cleared during the sale except by permission of the Auctioneer.
6. Payments ALL LOTS ARE TO BE PAID & CLEARED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE AUCTION
Methods of payment include direct bank transfer, debit card, credit card, cash to a maximum of £8,500, Cheque payments are no longer accepted. For fraud protection we no longer accept payments by credit or debit cards for ‘Customer not Present’ transactions. Card payments at the saleroom will be accepted but must be supported by Chip and PIN. Card payments for live internet bidding will only be accepted if they have been AVS and 3D Secure authorised via our online platform with a maximum transaction limit of £1000 for Watch & Jewellery auctions; £2000 limit for all other auctions unless previous authorisation has been agreed. Deposit payments made direct at the bank or via telephone banking will need to be confirmed as 'cleared funds' before any goods are released.
6A. Anti-Money Laundering Policy
New clients spending over £5000 on an individual transaction must be verified, by supplying a current form of ID confirming their name and address to match the invoice. This must be supplied to complete the transaction before the release of goods
7. Liability of the Auctioneer and Sellers
Subject to Condition 8: (a) faults and imperfections (if any) are not stated in the catalogue and neither the Seller nor the Auctioneer is responsible for any defects whatsoever, (b) no warranty is given or authorised to be given by the Seller or the Auctioneer with regard to any lot other than the Seller’s right to sell it, (c) any express or implied conditions or warranties relating to description or quality, are hereby excluded.
8. Catalogue Descriptions
Descriptive statements contained in the advertisements or catalogues or made up by the Auctioneer or any member of his staff should be taken as matters of opinion only and shall not be taken as statement of fact.
i) Items in the catalogue are sold as seen. Where possible significant damage is mentioned, but this does not include all faults and imperfections. The absence of such reference does not imply that the lot is in good condition or free from restoration or repair. Condition reports are available upon request
ii) ’Inscribed’ or ‘Signed’ does not imply that the lot is wholly or partly by that maker
9. Forgeries
Notwithstanding Conditions 6 and 7, if the Auctioneer receives notice in writing from the Buyer WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE SALE that in his opinion a lot is a forgery (as defined in Condition 12) and on giving such notification the lot in question is returned to the Auctioneer at his working premises in the same condition as when bought, then if on considering such evidence as the Buyer supplies to prove his assertion, the Auctioneer decides that the lot is a forgery the sale of the lot will be rescinded and the purchase price repaid to the Buyer.
10. Property in lots and risk
The Buyer shall not become the owner of any lot, and the Auctioneer shall have a lien thereon, until the Buyer has discharged the purchase price in full together with any other charges due, but after the fall of the hammer the risk of damage or loss shall nevertheless be the Buyer’s.
11. The Premium
The Buyer shall pay to the Auctioneer a premium of 22% of the hammer price together with VAT. (26.4% inclusive of VAT)
12. Default by Buyer If the Buyer fails to make payment in a way acceptable to the Auctioneer or to remove any lot or lots bought by him within 7 days of the auction or in any other material respect fail to comply with these conditions, the Auctioneer shall have the right, (a) to resell the lot or lots by public auction or otherwise without notice to the Buyer, and if any deficiency arises on such resale, after deducting the Auctioneer’s full costs and expenses, the Buyer shall be responsible to the Auctioneer therefore (but any net surplus to be the Seller’s) or, alternatively, (b) to store the lot at the Auctioneer’s premises or elsewhere and to release the lot to the Buyer only after payment in full of the purchase price together with any other charges due. The Auctioneer reserves the right to charge storage of 50p per lot per day on any lot or lots uncleared by the time specified together with any removal expenses. In addition, interest will be charged at 2.5% per month or part thereof (34.4% APR) on any accounts that remain unpaid in part or full 1 week after the sale. Interest and storage will be charged from the date of sale. In addition, the Buyer shall be liable for all legal and court costs incurred by the Auctioneers in pursuit of payment from the Buyer. The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse any cheques and will not release lots purchased until evidence has been received that any cheque accepted has been cleared.
13. Release of Goods
Payment and clearance should be made within seven days after the sale. Goods will not be released until full payment has been cleared and a paid invoice produced. For clients arranging courier or third-party collection: written instruction must be received by the purchaser; identification will be requested from the courier and their vehicle’s registration number taken. For security purposes our premises are monitored by 24-hour CCTV
14. Definitions and interpretation
In these conditions: (a) Reference to the ‘the Auctioneer’ shall be taken to mean the firm of Gardiner Houlgate or any director, partner or employee thereof at the time of sale; (b) Buyers shall be deemed to be the principals unless to the prior knowledge of the Auctioneer they are acting as agent on behalf of a named principal; (c) ‘Forgery’ means a lot (i) which is so constituted as deliberately to deceive when considered in the light of its catalogue description, and (ii) whose value as such is materially less that if it had complied with the catalogue description; (d) The Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply to the general construction of terms and expressions used in these Conditions as if contained in a statute.
15. Law and Jurisdiction
These Conditions of sale are subject to English law, which shall apply to their construction as well as their effect. The Seller and Buyer agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
16. What is Temporary Importation?
Temporary Importation is a system that applies to lots which have been imported for sale from outside the EU. It allows the point of importation to be delayed until after the sale at auction. These lots are indicated in catalogues by the use of the following symbol * Only the Hammer Price will be treated as the import price and the Buyer’s Premium will be subject to UK domestic VAT at 20%. So whilst the Hammer Price will continue to be charged with Import VAT at 5% or 20” as appropriate, the Buyer’s Premium will always be charged with domestic VAT at 20% Lots subject to Temporary Importation will be offered under the Auctioneer’s Margin Scheme and will be subject to import VAT of either 5% or 20% on the buyer’s Premium. Anyone who wishes to buy outside the Margin Scheme should notify us immediately. An invoice under the normal VAT rules and charging VAT at 20% on both Hammer and Premium will then be issued
Temporary Importation should affect only private individual buyers who are resident within the EU. Anyone who is registered for VAT in the EU should be able to recover the VAT on the Buyer’s Premium either on their VAT returns or through the 8th Directive Refund Scheme. Any non-EU buyer who exports the lots from the EU will be able to have the VAT refunded provided the appropriate export regulations are complied with
17. Property sold with a * Symbol These items have been imported from outside the EU to be sold at auction under temporary importation. When Gardiner Houlgate releases such property to buyers in the UK, the buyer will become the importer and must pay Gardiner Houlgate import VAT at 5% on the Hammer Price These lots will be invoiced under the Auctioneer’s Margin Scheme. Gardiner Houlgate must bear VAT on the Buyer’s Premium and hence charge an amount in lieu of VAT at 20% on this Premium. This amount will form part of the Buyer’s Premium on our invoice and will not be separately identified VAT registered buyers from the EU should note that the import VAT charged on property released in the UK cannot be cancelled or refunded by Gardiner Houlgate VAT registered buyers from the UK should note that the invoice issued by Gardiner Houlgate for these items is not suitable evidence in respect of import VAT VAT registered buyers from the EU countries may be able to seek repayment of the import VAT paid by applying to HM Revenue and Customs. On request, immediately after the sale, the office can either ask HM Revenue and Customs to generate a C79 certificate (for UK buyers), or obtain a copy of the import C88 (for other EU VAT registered buyers), which may be used to claim recovery of the VAT. Otherwise Gardiner Houlgate may re-invoice the lot and charge VAT at 20% on both the Hammer Price and the Premium and provide a tax invoice to the buyer
18. CITES Restrictions
Any lots containing any amount of Brazilian rosewood and endangered species may be subject to restrictions when exporting outside of the EU. It will be the buyer’s responsibility to make sure that the relevant paperwork is in place before shipping. Some lots are sold with CITES article 10 certificates, allowing the commercial use of an item containing an endangered species. Lots subject to this are marked in the catalogue
Import/Export
It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain the correct import/export licenses and CITES licenses for items which they have purchased. Gardiner Houlgate take no responsibility for the export of goods.
19. Gemstones
Many gemstones have been treated in various ways to enhance their appearance. For example, sapphires and rubies are routinely heat treated and emerald treated with oils and resins. Some stones may require re-treating or oiling periodically. Enhancement affects market value, and all Gardiner Houlgate estimates assume that gemstones may have been enhanced.
20.Artists Resale Rights (or Droit de Suite)
On certain lots marked in the catalogues and which are sold for a hammer price of £1000 or greater (converted into the currency of the sale using The Design and Artists Copyright Society threshold calculator on the date of the Sale) the Additional Premium will be the percentage of the amount of the Hammer Price calculated as follows:
£0-£50,000 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 1%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 0.25%
* Gardiner Houlgate is a trading name of Bath Auction Rooms Limited, registered in England and Wales No. 5228635.
G ARDINER H OULG ATE
THE SPECIALIST AUCTIONEERS
DIRECTIONS TO OUR CORSHAM HEADQUARTERS
On the A4 from Bath or Chippenham turn off at the mini roundabout by the Hare & Hounds Pub towards Corsham town centre, turn immediately right at the next mini roundabout into Valley Road. After one mile cross narrow railway bridge and round right angle bend. Turn left after 600 yards into Leafield Industrial Estate.
Go straight through the estate and take the last turning on the right beforemeeting the public road again, just past Linpac and opposite Corsham Print. The Bath Auction Rooms are at the end of the road facing you.
Total time from Junction 17 - 10-15 minutes
Total time from central Bath - 15 minutes
Travelling by Train - we recommend Chippenham Station
Gardiner Houlgate, 9 Leafield Way, Corsham, Nr Bath SN13 9SW
Telephone: 01225 812912
Fax: 01225 811777
E-mail: auctions@gardinerhoulgate.co.uk
www.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk
