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Bonhams Warehouse For further VAT information Address: please contact: Unit1 Sovereign Park [email protected] Coronation Road, Park Royal London NW10 7QP. +44 (0) 870 811 3867 Opening Hours 9:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Fine Clocks Lots 1 - 146 1 A fine early 20th century gilt metal mounted, quarter chiming table clock Edward & Sons, 161 Regent Street, London The elaborate case extensively set with gilt mounts, the uppermost finial over a cupola and caddy top over protruding canted corners set with further mounts to a shaped base on twin-scroll supports to each corner, the four inch arched brass dial with subsidiary dial in the arch for selection between ‘Chime on Eight bells/Westminster Chimes’, with blued steel hands, matted centre and applied nameplate, the triple fusee movement with deadbeat escapement striking the hours on a gong and chiming the quarters on a choice of either six bells or four gongs 46cms (18ins) high.
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
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2 Y 3 Y A good 19th century ‘premier partie’ cut brass A late 19th century cut brass and tortoiseshell inlaid tortoiseshell table clock with moonphase ‘Contra partie’ boulle mantel clock Barwise, London Payne and Co, 163 New Bond Street, London The bell top case with moulded cornice over recessed solid side The bell top surmounted by a figure of a putto holding a dove, over panels and canted corners set with female terms to a plinth base the arched side panels and door, flanked by terms, raised on a plinth on winged scroll feet, with pierced rosewood back door, the 3.5inch base with acanthus moulded feet, the surfaces profusely decorated arched silvered dial with a rolling moonphase set over a Roman with foliate scroll patterns in red tortoiseshell and brass, the signed 3.5 chapter ring with pierced gilt hands, all framed by an angled sight ring, inch silvered Roman dial with pierced gilt hands and subsidiary strike/ the twin gut fusee movement with anchor escapement and rack strike silent to the arch, the twin train chain fuse movement with anchor on a coiled steel gong mounted on a heavy steel bar mounted across escapement and rack strike on a coiled steel gong. 41cm (16in) the frame 35cms (13.5ins) high. £3,000 - 4,000 £3,000 - 4,000 €3,800 - 5,100 €3,800 - 5,100 US$4,800 - 6,300 US$4,800 - 6,300
FINE Clocks | 5 4 6 A late 19th century French porcelain mounted A late 19th century French miniature carriage miniature carriage timepiece timepiece with porcelain panels Le Roy & Fils, number 13248 the moulded cornice over three porcelain panels depicting women in The cannalee case with swing handle over decorated columns, 18th century dress, on a moulded plinth, the Roman dial with fancy the sides and back decorated with Islamic style decoration in quatrefoil hands and indistinct signature A....Thomas, over a pair of blue, cream, red and gilt, the signed Roman dial with conforming figures, the movement with cylinder platform escapement 10.5cms decoration, the signed single train spring barrel movement with lever (4ins) high. platform escapement. 10cm (4in) £1,500 - 2,000 £1,000 - 1,500 €1,900 - 2,600 €1,300 - 1,900 US$2,400 - 3,200 US$1,600 - 2,400
5 A late 19th century French brass carriage timepiece with ceramic panels The Anglaise type case with scalloped handle over Doric pillars, each side set with a ceramic panel enriched with fruit and studies of parrots, the Roman dial with conforming decoration, the single train movement with lever platform escapement; together with a blue velvet case. 12.5cm (5in)
£1,500 - 2,000 €1,900 - 2,600 US$2,400 - 3,200
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6 | Bonhams 7 9 * A second half of the 19th century French brass A late 19th century French quarter chiming grande gorge cased, bell-striking grande sonnerie sonnerie carriage clock carriage clock The Anglais Riche case of characteristic design, the white enamel Roblin & Fils Freres, Paris Roman and Arabic dial with blue hour numerals and gilt five minutes the case with large glazed upper panel revealing the silvered platform and central decoration, over the alarm dial of conforming design, the with compensated bimetallic balance to the lever escapement, the substantial twin train spring barrel movement with a large silvered white enamel Roman dial with moon shaped hands and Arabic alarm lever platform escapement, three position setting lever for ‘Hours setting dial, the twin barrel movement striking the hours and quarters and Quarters’, ‘Quarters only’ and ‘Silent’, chiming the quarters on on a bell 18cms (7ins) high four coiled blued steel gongs and striking the hour on the first. 19cm (7.5in) £1,200 - 1,800 €1,500 - 2,300 £3,000 - 4,000 US$1,900 - 2,900 €3,800 - 5,100 US$4,800 - 6,300 8* A second quarter of the 19th century French Quarter chiming carriage clocks are discussed in detail in Derek carriage clock with chaff cutter escapement Roberts’ ‘Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks, Schiffer 1993, pages and original case 223-229. Paul Garnier, Paris The one piece case of characteristic form with silvered Roman dial and cruciform hands, the signed twin train spring barrel movement with ‘chaff cutter’ escapement, rear winding, striking the hour and half hour on a bell. 14cms (5.5ins) high
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
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FINE Clocks | 7 10 12 A good late 19th century French gilt brass A fine late 19th century French gilt brass miniature miniature timepiece lantern timepiece Modelled on an 18th century wall clock with five finials, turned Planchon, au Palais Royal columns and toupie feet, the elaborate cast dial decorated with the case modelled on a 17th century lantern clock and signed on the cockerels and the signs of the Zodiac in an outer ring enclosing rear door, the large bell supported on four straps over pierced sides the twelve enamel cartouche numerals, the circular movement with backed by blue glass on turned feet, the arched dial plate engraved cylinder platform escapement mounted on the backplate 11.5cms with foliate scrolls surrounding the 1.75 inch enamel dial with Arabic (4.5ins) high. numerals and raised Roman hours, with 17th century-style blued steel hands, the circular movement with cylinder platform escapement £1,800 - 2,500 13.5cms (5ins) high. €2,300 - 3,200 US$2,900 - 4,000 £1,800 - 2,500 €2,300 - 3,200 11 US$2,900 - 4,000 A late 19th century Renaissance revival boudoir timepiece and case Planchon, Paris The foliate pierced and engraved dome surmounted by the figure of Cupid holding a victors wreath, set on the rectangular case, the sides engraved with semi-draped female figures, raised on four turned feet, the 1.5 inch Roman silvered dial etched with a border of flowers, squirrels and grotesques, the centre with a classical female, the single train movement with lever escapement; together with the original tooled leather case with ivory satin lining. 10.5cm (4.25in)
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
A similar example is illustrated in Fanelli and Terwilliger, page 160-161.
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8 | Bonhams 13 A fine and rare late 19th century quarter striking bourne-shaped French brass carriage clock with original traveling case L LeRoy & Cie, 7 Rue de la Madeleine, Paris. Number 18966 The arched case surmounted by a handle and repeat button over a cast and bevelled glass door, the arched silvered engine turned dial with Arabic chapters and good blued steel hands, signed in polished reserves, the twin train movement with lever platform escapement striking and repeating the hours and quarters on a pair of gongs, with alarm setting dial to the backplate. Contained in the original double- doored velvet-lined presentation case. 20cms (8ins) high.
£3,000 - 4,000 €3,800 - 5,100 US$4,800 - 6,300
FINE Clocks | 9 14 A rare early 17th century Central European gilt The coat of arms appears to be that of Franz von Dietrichstein, Bishop metal table clock case, now with later movement of Olomouc (also spelled Olmitz/Olmutz) from 1 September 1599 to the pierced cupola over four turned finials and elaborate corner three- 23 November 1636. quarter columns to a cast moulded mid-section containing a drawer, on a spreading foot, the whole decorated with strapwork, fruit and Dietrichstein was born in Madrid on 22 August 1570 to Adam von foliage, the front engraved twice with the coat of arms of Franz von Dietrischstein, the Holy Roman Empire’s Spanish ambassador. Dietrichstein, Bishop of Olomouc, the main dial with twice I-XII Roman hour scale and 1-24 Arabic scale, now with one surviving but later As a young man he studied in Prague, Vienna and Rome. While hand, the side panels engraved with a mythical mask, the rear with in Rome, he was introduced to Cardinal Ippolito Aldobrandini who two further dials for strike and alarm (both inoperable), now with a became Pope Clement VIII in 1592. The Pope employed Dietrichstein later replacement French circular drum shaped movement (af) 29cms as his chamberlain and in this role he worked to represent the (11.5ins) high. interests of his native Bohemia as canon of the cathedral chapters of Olomouc, Wroclav, Passau and Leitmeritz.
£1,000 - 1,500 Dietrichstein was ordained in 1597 and within two years had €1,300 - 1,900 progressed to cardinal, as cardinal-priest of San Silvestro in Capite. US$1,600 - 2,400 In the same year, at the age of just 29, he was elected Archbishop of Olomouc, and was consecrated personally by Pope Clement.
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10 | Bonhams 15 He was active politically, and held various offices including president A late 19th century electro-formed Renaissance- of the privy council for Emperor Rudolf II. After briefly fleeing to style table clock with astrolabe to the rear Vienna in 1618 because of the Thirty Years War, he returned and the case with intricately pierced top depicting a hunt within foliate was appointed Governor of Mahren. Implementing the Counter- scrolls, supported on elaborate columns on a splayed base, the Reformation in Bohemia was just one of his duties. front set with a two handed time dial with dummy alarm and shutters, the case further set with dummy dials for calendar and For a short time in 1635, he was banished from court and his striking, the rear set with a 3.25 inch astrolabe dial with twin possessions were confiscated. After this event, he was appointed pointers and pierced rete, the twin barrel clock movement with silk Cardinal-protector of the Holy Roman Empire. The following year he suspension and rack strike on a bell 27cms (10.5ins) high. was appointed Imperial governor in Mähren, Bohemia and Lower Austria. £2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 It is possible that this clock was purchased on one of his frequent US$3,200 - 4,800 visits to Bohemia and Austria.
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FINE Clocks | 11 16 A 17th century German table clock of small size Martin Zoller is listed as working in Augsburg from 1590-1633. Martin Zoller The ebonised case with deep entablature over fluted columns with The form of the clock is unusual. The decoration on the dial suggests rusticated bases over the ripple moulded rectangular base raised on that this has always been a vertical clock. While the movement is bun feet, the 2.75 inch gilt dial engraved with allegorical figures of the similar to horizontal table clocks, the dial feet and their reciprocal holes four seasons, bordering a chapter ring inscribed with the months, in the frontplate appear to be original, so it appears to have always each numbered from 1 to 12 and number of days in the month been of an upright format. Originally it would have had a verge balance engraved below, the concentric Roman chapter with punched star that was later changed to pendulum, the addition of a later backdoor half hour markers, read via a cut steel hand, the silver and champleve allowing for the clearance needed for the pendulum. enamel centre with Arabic calendar and decorated with birds amongst foliage, the date shown by a cut brass hand, the signed The case is again unusual. There is evidence that it originally had a plated movement converted from balance to pendulum with verge sliding back cover and that the sleeve it sits in originally continued escapement and single gut fusee, the spring driven strike train with unbroken around all four sides, only later being cut for the pendulum. numbered countwheel striking on a bell, the rectangular plates united Evidence for the originality of the sleeve can be seen in the use of by four baluster pillars and mounted with elaborate engraved and ebony veneer to the edges that has been subsequently covered by a pierced foliate backcocks, the movement mounted in an oak sleave, later ebonised rim. When used in conjunction with a sliding door, the later cut to allow for the pendulum rod. 17cm (6.5in) close fitting sleeve would have helped to deter dust.
£8,000 - 10,000 €10,000 - 13,000 US$13,000 - 16,000
12 | Bonhams 17 18 A mid 18th century German gilt brass travelling A rare early 19th century French capucine type alarm clock in original leather case brass mantel clock with enamel dial the arched case surmounted by a loop handle on a pierced panel Dalloz a St.Claude over solid sides, with pierced and engraved rear door and turned feet, The upright rectangular case surmounted by a ring handle over the the 2.5 inch arched dial with two subsidiaries in the arch for ‘Nicht/ bell and four finials, with hinged solid side and rear doors, the front Repetiert’ and Schlagt/Nicht Sch’ over the Roman and Arabic chapter panel signed along the lower edge, and raised on turned feet, the ring and alarm setting disc, with good gilt pierced hands, the spring signed 4 inch circular enamel dial with Arabic five minute numerals driven movement with verge escapement to a brass balance cocked framing the Roman hour numerals and concentric date dial in red on the backplate, sounding the hours on a bell above, the separate enamel, with arrow shaped brass hands and blued steel for the date, alarm train sounding on an additional bell, in the original tooled leather the movement with substantial plates united by four turned pillars and case with hinged solid door opening to reveal the kid leather covered with anchor escapement with silk suspension, rack striking on the bell interior 11.5cms (4.5ins) high. 19cms (7.5ins) high.
£3,000 - 5,000 £2,000 - 3,000 €3,800 - 6,400 €2,600 - 3,800 US$4,800 - 7,900 US$3,200 - 4,800
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FINE Clocks | 13 19 Ω A second quarter of the 19th century Swiss petite sonnerie carriage clock with detent escapement Auguste Courvoisier et Cie, Chaux de Fonds The floral and foliate engraved rectangular case with shaped hinged handle over the dentil moulded cornice and floral cast and chased door, raised on the engraved base, the signed Roman enamel dial with centre seconds and moon hands over subsidiaries for alarm and date, within the foliate engraved gilt mask, the front winding two train spring barrel movement with signed platform, cut and compensated bimetallic balance, hair spring and regulation to the detent escapement, striking and repeating the hours and quarters on two bells, the highly polished steel strikework mounted to the backplate in the Swiss manner. The case inscribed ‘Echappement a ressort, compensateur levee, repos degagement et dix trous en rubis. 18cm (7in)
£10,000 - 15,000 €13,000 - 19,000 US$16,000 - 24,000
Similar clocks are illustrated in Fanelli: ‘A century of Fine Carriage Clocks’ p194/195, and Allix and Bonnert, ‘Carriage Clocks’, plate X/5 and X/6.
14 | Bonhams 20 An early 19th century Swiss ormolu grande-sonnerie striking pendule d’officier with alarm Cht. Moricand The case of characteristic design, surmounted by a hinged handle modelled as a snake, over the foliate cast and engraved caddy with applied laurel mounts and paterae to the side, raised on lion paw feet, the signed 3.5 inch Arabic dial with alarm setting hand, the two train grande sonnerie movement with verge escapement, mono-metallic balance wheel, alarm and exposed strike work to the backplate. 22cm (8.5in)
£3,000 - 5,000 €3,800 - 6,400 US$4,800 - 7,900
FINE Clocks | 15 21 A fine and rare late 19th century brass cased eight John Hammersley was born in 1819 and died in 1901. Mercer, in day mantel chronometer in original travelling ‘Chronometer Makers of the World’, NAG Press, 1991, describes him case as “A fine all-round practical horologist”. He is known to have used J. Hammersley, Fulham Road, 14 Barclay Road, London. Numbered the flat rim balance and devised his own verstion of the ‘Tria in Uno’ 1/2098 balance. He made movements for Dent and supplied the Admiralty The turned brass case surmounted by a bevelled glass panel and with deckwatches. He operated from 14, Barclay Road, Waltham a patinated facetted carrying handle over substantial bezels front Green from circa 1880 to 1891. and back, mounted to the underside with a pair of folding patinated supports on triple-screwed brackets, the 4.5 inch signed silvered The current lot is reminiscent of the smaller examples with lever Roman dial framed by an angled sight ring with 13-24 hour Arabic escapements made by Charles Frodsham, an example of which was chapters in dark blue, the black Roman numerals I-XII enclosed by sold in these rooms on 12th December 2012 lot 102. a minute track and intersected by the subsidiary dials for running seconds and power reserve, with original blued steel hands of unusual design, the glazed rear cover revealing the spotted circular plate and sub-plate of the chronometer movement with shuttered winding squares to the chain fusee with maintaining power to the substantial horizontal platform supporting the freesprung helical hairspring terminating in an Earnshaw-type spring detent escapement with diamond endstone. Together with the original key in the velvet-lined and leather- covered travelling case with twin lacquered brass catches and remains of strap handle, the front set with a removable shield- shaped protective panel to allow for time telling during transit 18cms (7ins) high. The travelling case 19cms (7.5ins) high. (3)
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500
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22 Y Ф 23 A second quarter of the 19th century rosewood A second quarter of the 19th century two day two day marine chronometer marine chronometer in an associated mahogany Edmund Pace, London, No.290 case The three tier brass bound case of characteristic design with inset Dent 2346 ivory plaque to the front of the cover, the interior fitted with brass The three part case of characteristic design with brass campaign gimbals, gimbal lock and tipsy key, the signed 3.5 inch silvered Roman handles supporting the gimbals and the numbered, ring turned brass dial with subsidiary state of wind and seconds dials, the single chain bowl with remains of the sprung winding hole shutter, the signed 4 fusee movement with maintaining power, replaced spring detent, cut inch Roman silvered dial with subsidiary state of wind and seconds and compensated bi-metallic balance with large cylindrical weights dials, inscribed ‘Dent, London, Chronometer Maker to the Queen, and blued steel helical spring. 18cm (7.25in) No.2346’, the single chain fusee movement with spotted plates maintaining power, Earnshaw type detent escapement, diamond £2,500 - 3,500 endstone, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance with cylindrical €3,200 - 4,500 weights and helical spring. 17cm (6.75in) US$4,000 - 5,500 £1,500 - 2,500 €1,900 - 3,200 US$2,400 - 4,000
18 | Bonhams 23A A LATE 18TH CENTURY 8 DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER IN A MAHOGANY CASE James Hatton, London, No.259 The thoroughly restored three part case with inset top cover concealing a circular glass within a brass bezel, the base with brass furniture, the gimbals with typical Hatton gimbal lock, the brass bowl with sprung cover to the base inscribed ‘Wind up to the left hand once a week’ and moulded bezel, the signed silvered 4.5 inch Roman and Arabic dial with subsidiary seconds at VI, the large chain fuse movement with characteristic cruciform piercing to the spring barrel cap and backplate, maintaining power to the fuse, the bi-metallic ‘z’ balance with keystone weights, helical spring and diamond endstone to the Earnshaw type detent escapement, the plates united by four tapered and finned pillars, each secured by a steel screw and ring turned collet. 23cm (9in) high
£8,000 - 10,000 €10,000 - 13,000 US$13,000 - 16,000
FINE Clocks | 19 24 A rare second quarter of the 19th century mahogany two day marine chronometer with flat rim horizontal staple balance Dent, London, number 1710 The three tier box of characteristic design with brass furniture and enamel plaque to the lid ‘DENT. 1710’ mounted in brass gimbals, supporting the signed and numbered bowl, the signed 4 inch silvered Roman dial with blued steel hands, subsidiary state of wind and seconds dials, signed Dent, London, Maker to the Queen, No.1710, the chain fusee movement with maintaining power, Dent’s patent helical spring and Earnshaw’s detent escapement with flat rim horizontal balance, the monometallic balance of four crossings supporting opposing bi-metallic arms each fitted with a keystone weight, the plates and balance all gilded. 16cm (6.25in) high
£8,000 - 10,000 €10,000 - 13,000 US$13,000 - 16,000
The balance is illustrated in Mercer’s ‘Edward John Dent and his Successors’, page 182, Plate 40 C and plate 41, Dent’s patent No.9302.
Chronometers with numbers starting 17.. appear to represent a particularly inventive and productive period illustrated in his correspondance with Airy. This particular example is unusual as it has been gilded and may have been produced for an exhibition.
The current lot was sold at Christies 12th July 1995 and was recorded as having a box, bezel and bowl numbered 1760, while the movement, plates and dial were numbered 1710. The box is now numbered 1710, as is the bowl. The bezel retains the original scratched number.
20 | Bonhams 25 Y A rare late 18th century mahogany one day marine chronometer John Arnold and Son, London No.89/179, Invt. et Fect. The Case: The octagonal case with circular glazed panel to the lid, set in a cast brass bezel, the lower edge with rosewood banding, the sides now lacking the brass clasps, the base cut and set with a later inspection panel fitted with the brass winding aperture and cover.
The signed 4.25 inch silvered Roman and Arabic dial with blued steel beetle and poker hands, subsidiary seconds dial at VI, signed ‘John Arnold and Son, London No.89’below XII.
The signed and numbered single chain fusee movement with maintaining power, Arnold detent escapement and bi-metallic ‘Z’ balance with cylindrical timing screws, steel crossing and gold helical spring of 7 turns, the balance staff with diamond endstone, the circular plates united by four ring turned tapered cylindrical pillars, each secured by a blued steel screw, the going barrel cap with setting-up ratchet inscribed ‘John Arnold and Son, London No.89/179, Invt. et Fect.’ 10.5cm (4in)
£10,000 - 15,000 €12,500 - 18,750 US$15,600 - 23,400
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26 * Originally the property of Captain Robert Fitzroy: An historically important second quarter of the 19th century two day marine chronometer present on the second and third voyages of HMS Beagle Robert Molyneux, 44 Devonshire Street, London, No.1175
The brass bound mahogany box mounted with shaped key escutcheon (the covers and handles lacking), the gimbals supporting the ring turned bowl with moulded lip and plain bezel with silvered sight ring, the base with sprung dust cover to the winding hole.
The signed and numbered silvered 4 inch Roman dial with blued steel beetle and poker hands, subsidiary state of wind and seconds dials. The single chain fusee movement with maintaining power and Earnshaw type detent escapement with blued steel helical spring and bi-metallic ‘Z’ balance with diamond endstone and keystone weights, the polished plates united by four finned cylindrical pillars secured by blued screws. 8.5cm tall by 16cm wide and 16cm deep (3.25in x 6.25in x 6.25in)
£30,000 - 50,000 €38,000 - 64,000 US$48,000 - 79,000
Vice Admiral Robert FitzRoy
22 | Bonhams cHRONOMETER ‘N’’
FINE Clocks | 23 John Steven Dews (British, b.1949) H.M.S. ‘Beagle’ arriving at the Galapagos Islands, 17th September 1835
Robert Molyneaux was a well respected chronometer maker, originally Not all the chronometers were supplied by the Admiralty, in fact only a pupil of Thomas Earnshaw. He invented an auxiliary compensation ten of the twenty two were listed as owned by the Government, 6 to address middle temperature error which was presented to Sir were supplied by Fitzroy, one by Lord Ashburnham and the remaining George Airy (the Astronomer Royal) in hope of receiving a reward for four by the clockmakers Molyneaux (1), Murray (2), Arnold and Dent the design from the Admiralty, but found that John Eiffe had submitted (1) whose inclusion in the voyage was of great advantage when a near identical version. advertising the quality and accuracy of their chronometers.
A comparable example, No.987 (once used by Herschel), dated to Chronometer ‘N’ was recorded as being used on 29 of the 31 stages, 1828 is exhibited in the Royal Observatory, Greenwhich. including the Callao to the Galapagos Islands (Chatham Island), from there to Charles Island (Galapagos) and from Charles Island Although this is a sidereal chronometer the movement and box to Otaheite. It is the only known example in private hands to have share many similarities with chronometer ‘N’. The box has the same completed the journey on board the Beagle. distinctive shaped escutcheon and furniture, fitted with brass bindings to the lower corners and two short hinges for the lid (now lacking). It was also used on the Third Voyage of the Beagle, one of three to do so. The dial, although differing in layout exhibits a signature and hands that compare well in scale, style and execution to that of chronometer In 1837 the Government purchased the chronometer from Fitzroy and ‘N’. subsequently had a long career serving on numerous ships, the last being of particular interest. The bezel is different, No.987 having the earlier round glass, while chronometer ‘N’ is fitted with the more developed flat glass and sight The date of transfer is not mentioned in the ledgers, but the final entry ring, a feature that started to appear around this time, this being an reads ‘Lost in “Irresistible” [illegible] 1916 July 3’. This refers to the early example. sinking of HMS Irresistible (a ‘Formidable’ class battleship) by Turkish mines and shore batteries at Canakkale and Kilitbahir at the mouth of The movements on the other hand are almost indistinguishable, the Dardanelles. having near identical sized and laid out plates, balances, spotting to the plates (only visible in parts on chronometer ‘N’) and the clicks on The chronometer is then absent from the records. The chronometer the barrel bridge. re-appears during the Second World War, where by repute it was issued to a Liberty Ship used by the Russians on the Pacific Route The records: In the ‘Narrative of the of the Surveying Voyages of His between the US and Vladivostok under the command of Anna Majesty’s Ships Adventure and Beagle’ of 1839, Fitzroy’s chart of Shetinina (the first female commander of an ocean going ship). the chronometers designates Molyneaux 1175 as ‘N’ and is noted The vendor’s uncle served as a Radio Operator and was given the to be ‘Rather good’ in the remarks. It is also noted as being Fitzroy’s chronometer at the end of the war and in turn presented it to the personal property. current owner on his entry to the Vladivostok Marine School of Engineering in 1975.
© VSCC Photographic Archive HMS Beagle and ‘Chronometer N’
HMS Beagle is remembered as the vessel which between 1831 and 1836 carried the young Charles Darwin on a voyage around the world: from Plymouth across the Atlantic to South America; down, up and away westward across the Pacific and Indian oceans, via the Galapagos, Tahiti, Sydney and the Cocos Islands, to Cape Town; back across the Atlantic to Bahia in Brazil; and thence homeward to Falmouth and Woolwich. The image conjured up by any mention of the voyage is most likely to involve Darwin wielding his geological hammer among the rocks of Patagonia, in search of fossils, or gazing with wonder at the variety of species he encountered in the Galapagos. Darwin’s collections and observations formed the basis for much of his subsequent work, and led in time to the development and publication of his views on the origin of species.
The story of the Beagle’s most famous voyage is best known from the record which Darwin kept of his own experiences, and sent home in installments to his sisters; for his diary was worked up into his Journal of Researches, first published as a part of the official account of the voyage, in 1839, but re-issued in 1845, with further revisions, becoming a best-seller in its own right. Captain FitzRoy’s own account of the voyage, accompanied by an important volume of supplementary material, was left in the shade. In fact a quantity of material survives which allows a better understanding of the voyage, in all its aspects: journals and other records kept by less well known members of the ship’s company; letters written home to family and friends; sketches and watercolours made by the ship’s official (and It is inevitable, of course, that the Beagle should be remembered unofficial) artists; scrimshaw whale’s teeth, carved by one of the primarily for her association with Darwin, working as naturalist on the marines apparently for distribution to his friends, as keepsakes; even ship’s second voyage. However, one should not forget the Beagle’s the desiccated remains of a flying fish, which flew into the hands of first voyage, to South America (1827–30), and her third, to Australia one of the ship’s company when going about his business in the (1837–43), for the second arose directly from the first, and the third harbour at Rio. Nor should one forget the rest of the ship’s company, was in various respects an extension of the second. Robert FitzRoy whose names are recorded in the official records, but who left took over command of the Beagle, in difficult circumstances, on her precious few records of their own, and whose voices are thus so first voyage; took her back to South America and onward around much the harder to hear. the world, on her second voyage; and followed a difficult path thereafter, briefly as Governor of New Zealand, and most notably as a pioneer in the science of weather forecasting. Among the others, John Lort Stokes served on all three voyages of the Beagle, rising from midshipman on the first, by way of surveyor on the second, to commander on the third. Perhaps such continuities were commonplace; certainly, they contribute much to the interest of the Beagle’s record.
A historian might turn by instinct to the power of the written word, supplemented in important respects by the pictorial dimension; yet no-one would underestimate the power of an associated object to evoke its own associations. It is a pity, of course, that we cannot board a 10-gun brig, and sail in her round Cape Horn. Following her return from Australia, in 1843, the Beagle served as a coast guard watch vessel, stationed at Paglesham, in Essex, from 1846 to 1870. Then she was sold, and broken up where she lay. Little now survives: some traces in the mud, which await further investigation; but beyond that, barely any more than a wooden box made from the main tressel-trees, after the masts were removed in 1843, and a decorative carving (featuring a beagle), perhaps removed at the same time from above a door, or from over the stern, and displayed for many years thereafter as a part of Admiral Stokes’s collection of Beagle relics, installed in the front hall of his home in south-west Wales.
Yet if there is one type of object which best symbolizes the intended purpose of the Beagle’s second voyage (as opposed to its unintended outcome), it would be a marine chronometer. The Admiralty’s main purpose in sending the Beagle back to sea in 1831 was to complete the survey of South America; but it was also to return home, across the Pacific and Indian oceans, and then across the Atlantic back to Brazil, in order to complete a chain of chronometric measurements around the globe, for the purposes of establishing longitude. The underlying aim, of course, was to improve safety at sea, and in that way to serve the agenda of a nation eager to develop and to secure its interests around the world.
FINE Clocks | 25 HMS Irresistible after hitting a mine prior to sinking. Image courtesy of the National Maritime Museum
In a memorandum written in November 1831, Francis Beaufort The chronometer known on the Beagle’s second voyage by its stated: ‘Few vessels will have ever left this country with a better set letter ‘N’ had an impeccable service record. It was one of five of chronometers, both public and private, than the Beagle.’ (FitzRoy made by Molyneux (A, C, N, T, W), and one of the six recorded as 1839, ii, p. 24.) No fewer than 22 were carried on board, of which 11 FitzRoy’s own property (A, G, H, L, N, T). It was said by FitzRoy belonged to the Government; of the rest, six belonged to FitzRoy, himself to be ‘rather good’. Indeed, it can be seen to have provided four to their respective makers, and one to Bertram, 4th Earl of measurements for all but two of the 31 reported links in the chain, Ashburnham. All are listed in the published record, tabulated letter missing only the eighth, from Port Desire (Patagonia) to Port Famine, by letter, giving details for each instrument of its type, maker, and and the eleventh, from Valparaiso to Callao (up the west coast of owner, with a very brief assessment in each case of its operational South America). It provided measurements for the whole of the record (on a scale from ‘Bad’ to ‘Very good’). The chronometers homeward part of the voyage, from the twelfth link in the chain were stowed carefully in a part of the captain’s cabin, and most of (Callao to Chatham Island, in the Galapagos) to the thirty-first (from them were never moved from where they were first placed at the Portsmouth to Greenwich). (FitzRoy 1839, ii, Appendix, pp. 331–44.) start of the voyage. As FitzRoy explained: ‘Suspended in gimbals, as usual, within a wooden box, each was placed in sawdust, ‘Chronometer N’ was thus doing its job, on its shelf in the Captain’s divided and retained by partitions, upon one of two wide shelves. cabin, from the beginning to the end of the voyage. For much of the The sawdust was about three inches thick below, as well as at same period (except when ashore), Charles Darwin was at work, at the sides of each box, and formed a bed for it which rose rather the chart table in the poop cabin, on his specimens and notes, on above the centre of gravity of the box and watch; so that they his diary, and on his letters home. In May 1837, a few months after could not be displaced unless the ship were upset.’ He explains the Beagle’s return to England, ‘Chronometer N’ was purchased further how, when the Beagle was vibrating to a jar or shock, he from Captain FitzRoy by the Government, and was promptly re- would scatter powder on the glass faces of the chronometers, and issued to Commander Wickham, for use in Australia on the Beagle’s observe it under a magnifying glass, in order to satisfy himself that third voyage. The chronometer was returned in October 1843, and the instruments were not affected. (FitzRoy 1839, ii, Appendix, pp. after some attention from its maker continued in the Government’s 325–6.) service for many more years. It was by any standards a very distinguished service record. The chronometers were looked after by Mr George James Stebbing, instrument maker, of Portsmouth, who had been engaged by References FitzRoy to keep the chronometers in good repair, to look after FitzRoy, Robert, ed., Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His the books in the ship’s library, and to assist in magnetic and Majesty’s Ships Adventure and Beagle, 3 vols. (London, 1839). other observations. (Holland 2013.) In March 1833, Stebbing also Holland, Julian, ‘George James Stebbing: Captain FitzRoy’s took over as FitzRoy’s secretary, when Edward Hellyer, who had Instrument Maker’, Bulletin of the Scientific Instrument Society 116 been employed for that purpose, was drowned in the Falklands, (2013), 22–9 and 117 (2013), 29–40. attempting to recover a bird he had shot for the captain’s collection. FitzRoy was acutely conscious of the importance of Stebbing’s Simon Keynes work on the Beagle. As he put it: ‘This person … was of invaluable Trinity College, Cambridge assistance; and, I may well say, contributed largely to whatever was obtained by the Beagle’s voyage.’ In the Captain’s Orders for the second voyage, a copy of which is preserved among the papers of John Lort Stokes, FitzRoy states that the chronometers were to be wound daily, between half-past-eight and nine in the forenoon, and to be compared at noon. He continues: ‘The daily winding and comparison of the chronometers is to be reported to me or in my absence the commanding officer by one of the following officers: 2nd Lieutenant [Sulivan]; Assistant Surveyor [Stokes]; Master [Chaffers]; Master’s Assistant [Usborne].’ In short, the chronometers were at the heart of the whole operation.
26 | Bonhams 27 A fine late 19th/early 20th century mahogany floorstanding regulator of small size T. Cooke and Sons, 31 Southampton St., Strand, London the arched case with long shaped glazed door revealing the dial and dependent foliate carving, on a tall base with panel and kickboard, the signed silvered ten inch circular dial with sight ring enclosing the Arabic minute track and twin subsidiaries for running seconds (with Observatory marks) and 24-hour dial, the very substantial movement set on a pair of heavy brass brackets set into the backboard, with shouldered plates united by four massive pillars screwed front and back, the four wheel train with wheels of six crossings throughout and high count pinions, terminating in a deadbeat escapement, the ‘scape wheel screwed to the collet and with long steel crutch to the mercury jar pendulum suspended from a brass bracket to the backboard and reading against a silvered beat scale, the small weight carried on a six- spoke pulley 1.76m (5ft 9ins) high
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500
FINE Clocks | 27 28 A fine and interesting late 18th century mahogany longcase clock William Mathews the arched hood surmounted by a brass ball finial on a plinth over a well moulded cornice, canted and reeded front angles and rectangular side panels, the backboard of oak, the sides and front in solid mahogany, the polished long trunk door of good colour and flame framed within a moulded edge, over a base with matching applied panel and double skirt on block feet, the rear of the front door carries an old handwritten label “Made by Wm Mathews, London in the year 1762”, the 12 inch arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary dial flanked by addorsed dolphins over mask and scroll spandrels, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with large subsidiary seconds dial, chamfered date aperture and applied silvered nameplate, the movement with five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell 2.21m (7ft 3ins) high.
£7,000 - 10,000 €8,900 - 13,000 US$11,000 - 16,000
William Matthews, son of William Mathews Senior of Llanelly, was apprenticed to Robert Donne on 7th February 1736. He became a freeman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers on 2nd July 1744 and was amongst the first to be made a liveryman at the Paul’s Head near Guildhall when the Clockmakers’ finally acquired a livery on July 16th 1766. This was the same day that Thomas Mudge and Matthew Dutton also became Liverymen. These three men must have known one another well throughout their working lives, and comparing their work it is difficult to distinguish one’s work from the other. The similarities are remarkable.
Aswell as his close connection to Thomas Mudge in their domestic output, Mathews is revered today for the part he played in perhaps the greatest horological narrative in 18th century horology, that of the search for a succesful marine timekeeper.
John Harrison’s H4 performed exceptionally well on its first voyage and on its return from its second trial voyage to Barbados in the Tartar in 1764, the Board of Longitude realised that they had to not only take this machine very seriously, but that they also had to understand how it had managed to perform so well in such ardous conditions. The Board demanded that Harrison make full disclosure of the timekeepers secrets to a committee of scholars and horologists. William Mathews was chosen as one of the seven men on this committee. The group was headed by Nevil Maskelyn, but also included the mathemetician William Ludlam, the natural philosopher John Michell, the instrument maker John Bird and three watchmakers, Thomas Mudge, Larcum Kendall and William Mathews. The group met at Harrison’s house in Red Lion Square on 14th August 1765, where, over the next eight days, H4 was dismantled and its maker quizzed to their satisfaction. Only once these men were content with Harrison’s explanations, drawings and answers was he able to apply for the £10,000 prize.
It is thought that William Mathews died circa 1776.
Very similar mahogany longcase clocks by Thomas Mudge have been sold in these rooms: 15 December 2009 lot 130 £32,000; 12 December 2012 lot 110 £34,000; 9th July 2013 lot 27 £45,000
28 | Bonhams 29 A late 18th century mahogany longcase clock William Dutton, London The shallow arched hood with shaped moulding to the cornice, over the fluted canted corners and concave throat moulding, the trunk with shallow arched door (later fitted with a glass panel), raised on a plinth base with fielded panel, the 11.5 inch silvered Roman and Arabic dial signed to the arch with subsidiary seconds and calendar aperture to the centre, the strike/not strike lever fitted in the arch above XII, the twin train weight driven movement with anchor escapement, the substantial plates united by five knopped pillars, the pendulum with large brass lenticular bob with silvered numbered rating nut and ‘T’ bar suspension. 202cm
£6,000 - 8,000 €7,700 - 10,000 US$9,500 - 13,000
FINE Clocks | 29 30 A fine and very rare late 18th Century silver- mounted mahogany longcase clock with enamel dials Matthew and Thomas Dutton, Number 285 the case surmounted by a gilt ball finial on a concave plinth over an intricately moulded cornice and canted reeded front angles, the highly figured long trunk door over a panelled base with moulded double skirt and block feet, the 12 inch arched brass dial signed in the white enamel date subsidiary dial Mattw. & Thos. Dutton, London, with blued steel indicator flanked by pierced silver mounts depicting scrollwork and flowers over similar double-screwed spandrels, the Roman and Arabic dial with blued steel hands and strike/not strike lever above XII, the twin train movement signed and numbered on the backplate, of eight day duration with substantial plates united by five heavy knopped pillars, the anchor escapement with long steel crutch to a pendulum with steel rod and extremely heavy lenticular brass bob with knurled rating nut, with rack strike on a bell, 2.22m (7ft 3ins) high
£50,000 - 70,000 €64,000 - 89,000 US$79,000 - 110,000
Provenance: Purchased from John Carlton-Smith Antique Clocks and Barometers, 1992.
30 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 31 31 * A good early 19th century French matt and burnished ormolu ‘Harlequin’ timepiece the figure wearing his trademark patterned suit and hat, with patinated bronze head with glass eyes, slightly crouching and supporting on his hips and with his left arm, a model of a weight driven cuckoo clock with bird in the arch over a 2.75 inch gilt Roman dial with blued steel hands, the circular spring driven movement with silk suspension, all raised on a rectangular plinth with block feet and applied palm frond mount 36cms (14ins) high
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
32 | Bonhams 32 A fine early 19th century French gilt and patinated bronze figural mantel clock ‘Envoye Cithere’ Le Roy , Paris Modelled as cupid sealing a barrel full of hearts, the winged figure with mallet raised standing on a rope tied bale, raised on an oval base with applied torch and arrow mounts, on toupie feet, the signed 3 inch Roman dial with moon hands (minute hand lacking), the drum movement with silk suspension and outside countwheel strike on a bell. 34cm (13.25in)
£3,000 - 4,000 €3,800 - 5,100 US$4,800 - 6,300
FINE Clocks | 33 33 A fine and rare late 18th century brass-bound mahogany triple pad top, quarter repeating bracket clock Richard Comber, Lewes Each pad framed within a cast band of brass over an intricately moulded cornice and fish scale side frets, the moulded plinth base with further brass mounts, on brass ogee bracket feet, the 6.75 inch arched brass dial signed in a recess and flanked by twin subsidiaries for strike/not strike and for rise and fall regulation, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring enclosed by pierced scroll spandrels, the finely matted centre unusually scalloped with twelve convex sides, the silvered centre with concentric date and matching blued steel hands, the twin gut fusee movement with verge escapement with rise and fall regulation, the substantial plates united by five cylindrical pillars with central lenticular knop and engraved to the rear with a basket of flowers and foliate scrolls surrounding the signature, with cocked and engraved pendulum holdfast 45cms (18ins) high.
£5,000 - 8,000 €6,400 - 10,000 US$7,900 - 13,000
34 | Bonhams 34 W An early 18th century walnut longcase clock with lunar indication William Webster, London the stepped caddy top with three giltwood ball and spire finials over brass-mounted freestanding Doric columns, the trunk with bookmatched veneer and featherbanded edge centred by a lenticle, on a matching base with double apron, the 12 inch arched brass dial with engraved wheatear border enclosing the mask spandrels, the arch set with a large subsidiary dial giving date of the month and age of the moon via two blued steel hands, the moonphase shown in a circular aperture below, the Roman and Arabic chapter ring with half-quarter marks, matted centre, applied nameplate, ringed winding squares and subsidiary seconds dial, the movement with five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and rack strike on the bell (restorations, case possibly associated) 254cms (8ft 4ins) high.
£5,000 - 7,000 €6,400 - 8,900 US$7,900 - 11,000
William Webster, son of William, was apprenticed in 1727. He obtained his Freedom in 1734 and rose to become the Master of the Clockmakers Company in 1755.
FINE Clocks | 35 35 A good late 18th century ebonised quarter chiming table clock with deadbeat escapement Holmes, 156, Strand, London The cast handle over well a moulded cornice, fish-scale side frets and brass bound front door to a plinth base and brass ogee bracket feet, the one-piece 6.75 inch silvered dial with strike/silent subsidiary over Roman and Arabic chapters enclosing the blued steel hands, signature and date aperture, the substantial triple wire fusee movement secured in the case by four L-shaped brackets, the heavy-duty plates united by six knopped pillars and with deadbeat escapement striking the hours on a bell and chiming the quarters on a run of six bells and hammers, the pendulum with T-bar suspension and securing block 42cms (16ins) high.
£7,000 - 10,000 €8,775 - 12,500 US$10,960 - 15,600
36 | Bonhams 36 W An interesting late 17th century walnut Dutch-striking, month-going longcase clock with full calendar and alarm from the Wetherfield Collection Fromanteel & Clarke the possibly associated case with flat topped cornice over inlaid columns and a long trunk door centred by a brass-rimmed lenticle on a base with inlaid figural panel, all within wide borders, the 12 inch square brass dial bordered by engraved wheatears enclosing the pierced winged cherubs head spandrels and silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the finely matted centre with subsidiary seconds and apertures for month with engraved representations, moon’s phase and age, day, sign of the day and date of the month, with ringed winding squares and silvered alarm-setting disc, the movement with five latched pillars with anchor escapement running for a month on one winding, the strike effected via a large countwheel mounted to the outside of the backplate, striking on two bells, the alarm sounding via a double headed hammer 212cms (6ft 11ins) high. £8,000-12,000
212cms (6ft 11.5ins) high.
£5,000 - 8,000 €6,400 - 10,000 US$7,900 - 13,000
Provenance The Wetherfield Collection. With two labels to the inside of the door, one printed with the detailing “No. in Sale Catalogue 40, No. in Illustrated Wetherfield Catalogue 88” and the other printed “WITH CARE. Set up and started by Mallets, ?? 17 1928 (one month wind)”
Literature The Wetherfield Collection, Bruton, NAG Press 1981, figure 127, page 167.
FINE Clocks | 37 37 A good mid 18th century ebonised table clock of small size Thomas Grignion, London The bell top case surmounted by five cone finials, the central one mounted on a reeded plinth over four canted and stop-fluted corners to a moulded plinth on brass ogee bracket feet, the sides with brass- mounted circular and shaped glazed panels, the 4.75 inch shouldered brass dial signed in the low arch flanked by twin subsidiaries for strike/silent and rise and fall regulation over a silvered chapter ring with Indian mask spandrels, the polished centre with date aperture, the twin chain fusee movement with substantial plates united by five angled knopped pillars, the verge escapement with rise and fall regulation to the lenticular bob pendulum secured by a substantial brass holdfast, with rack strike and hourly repeat on a bell 43cms (17ins) high.
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500
38 | Bonhams 38 A late 17th century Dutch walnut, laburnum, boxwood and ebony inlaid marquetry longcase clock, with moonphase, alarm and Dutch strike, of long duration Huygens, Amsterdam The hood with barleytwist ebony columns with carved Corinthian capitals, the door opened by pulling a cord from below, the trunk with running foliate scrolls and flowers, the base and sides of the trunk and base all similarly decorated, raised on ball feet, the 11.5inch square dial covered in black velvet and framed by an applied pierced and engraved brass border of running foliage, further mounted with winged cherubs head spandrels, the silvered Roman chapter ring with Arabic minute band and fleur de lyse half hour markers, set with a moonphase and age aperture below XII and date aperture below, with engraved brass hands elaborately pierced, the hour with alarm setting disc, the weight driven movement with five-wheel going train to an anchor escapement set between plates infront of the strike train acting on two bells and with large numbered countwheel mounted on the backplate, the plates united by eight vase-shaped pillars and supported by a brass bottom plate on four turned feet 2.14m (7ft) high.
£8,000 - 12,000 €10,000 - 15,000 US$13,000 - 19,000
FINE Clocks | 39 39 * 40 A late 19th century French carriage A rare mid 19th century French engraved brass clock with repeat repeating carriage clock with calendar dial The Anglaise Riche case of characteristic form with silvered ripple Moser, 7093 mouldings, the sides and mask with applied blind fret panels of doves the turned handle over a concave cornice and bevelled glazed amongst foliage, the silvered Roman chapter ring with gilt centre and sides on a concave base, the front and rear sections engraved with blued steel hands, the twin train spring barrel movement with lever buildings on a coast line or along a river, with foliate scrolls in between, platform escapement, striking and repeating the hour on a gong. the rectangular white enamel dial with Roman numerals and three subsidiaries for day, alarm and date, the twin spring barrel movement £1,000 - 1,500 with lever platform escapement striking and repeating on a bell 18cms €1,300 - 1,900 (7.25ins) high. US$1,600 - 2,400 £2,000 - 2,500 The engraved inscription reads: “Presented to Miss Gibson on her €2,600 - 3,200 completing five score years by her grand nephews William James, US$3,200 - 4,000 Matthew Targett, and John Gibson Fleming, Glasgow 22nd May 1885” and another to the side “Died 25th Nov 87”
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40 | Bonhams 41 * 43 A late 19th century French brass A late 19th century French bottom carriage clock and case winding carriage clock Henri Jacot LeRoy et Fils, 57 New Bond Street The gorge case of characteristic design, with white enamel Roman The Corniche case of characteristic form with signed Roman enamel and Arabic dial, the twin train spring barrel movement with lever dial and subsidiary alarm dial below VI, the twin train spring barrel platform escapement, striking the hour and half hour on a coiled blued movement with Leroy’s patent keyless winding mechanism to the steel gong, the backplate stamped with the Jacot trademark; together underside, lever platform escapement, striking and repeating the with the leather travel case, and the original key. 17cms (6.75ins) high hours on a steel gong. 15cm (6in)
£900 - 1,200 £800 - 1,200 €1,100 - 1,500 €1,000 - 1,500 US$1,400 - 1,900 US$1,300 - 1,900
42* A late 19th century French brass carriage clock with repeat Drocourt for Goldsmiths’ Alliance Cornhill Ltd. London No.22179 The Gorge case of characteristic design, with signed white enamel Roman dial and subsidiary alarm setting dial, the twin train spring barrel movement with lever escapement, the backplate stamped with the Drocourt trademark. 15cms (6ins) high.
£800 - 1,200 €1,000 - 1,500 US$1,300 - 1,900
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44 46 A late 19th century French three coloured gilt A late 19th century French gilt brass and enamel and faux lapis lazuli boudoir timepiece panelled miniature carriage timepiece The break arch case supported on torchere columns with glazed Numbered 1866 panels to the top, sides and back, the front mounted with a bow and the case with four ball finials over reeded columns to the corners on quiver between faux lapis lazuli panels bordering the dial with laurel turned feet, the one inch enamel Roman dial set within a plain gilt wreath border, over a central panel of doves, the 1.25 inch enamel mask, each side set with a polychrome enamel panel of a cherub, Arabic dial with floral enamel decoration and gilt hands, the single train one with a bow, the other with a bird, the single barrel movement with spring barrel movement with lever platform escapement. 10cm (4in) replaced lever platform escapement 10cms (4ins) high.
£1,500 - 2,000 £1,000 - 1,500 €1,900 - 2,600 €1,300 - 1,900 US$2,400 - 3,200 US$1,600 - 2,400
45 A late 19th century French silver miniature carriage timepiece Drocourt The rectangular case with canted angles surmounted by a hinged handle, the sides engraved with birds and foliage, the back with a cottage within a rocaille border and the front with duelling figures, the 1 inch silvered Roman dial with central arrow and torch motif, the single train spring barrel movement with lever platform escapement, the backplate stamped with Drocourt trademark; together with the numbered silver winding key 7.5cm (3in)
£1,500 - 2,000 €1,900 - 2,600 US$2,400 - 3,200
42 | Bonhams 47 An interesting mid 19th century gilt brass Georges Moser operated from the Rue de Grenier, Saint-Lazare calendar carriage clock, exhibited at The Great in 1830 and the Boulevard du Temple in 1840. By 1860 he had Exhibition, 1851, in original case registered his name as Moser and Company. (see Tardy, Dictionaire Moser, Paris des Horologers de France, p477.) It is well recorded that he exhibited The horizontal one-piece case with folding handle over the large in the London Great Exhibition and there is no reason to doubt that bevelled top-glass, the sides similarly bevelled, the front door hinged this clock was not part of their display; the unusual case design was to allow for winding, the rear door engraved with the inscription “This sure to be noticed among the array of clocks for sale at the Exhibition clock was Exhibited at the GREAT EXHIBITION of all Nations held in and the additional calendar work was an added complication and the Crystal Palace, HYDE PARK, Anno 1851” selling point. The engraving to the rear cover is entirely in keeping with the rectangular white enamel dial with Roman hours framed within a comparable mid-century examples. minute track and flanked by subsidiary dials for day of the week and date, the twin spring barrel movement with outside countwheel strike on a coiled steel gong, in the original velvet-lined travelling case 12cms (4.5ins) high.
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,200 US$3,200 - 4,000
FINE Clocks | 43 48 A late 18th century ormolu mounted mahogany musical and grande sonnerie table clock playing 6 tunes Eardley Norton, London, number 1433 The bell top case surmounted by a later foliate handle and four pinecone finials over the stiff leaf carved cornice supported by gilt herms to the canted corners bordering the breakarch front door with applied gilt borders and sound frets, raised on a shallow plinth base and elaborate gilt foliate feet, the signed 7.5 inch white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with concentric calendar read via a blued steel hand, below enamel subsidiary dials for chime/not chime and tune selection titled Cotillion, Dance, Air, Minuet, Gavot and Hornpipe, all within foliate spandrels, the signed and numbered triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement, striking and repeating the quarters and hour on three bells via a sliding rack of three hammers, the music playing every hour and on demand via 12 bells and hammers, the backplate profusely engraved with a flower basket amongst foliage and flowers, centred on the signature cartouche, stamped 1433 to the top right corner.
£10,000 - 15,000 €13,000 - 19,000 US$16,000 - 24,000
44 | Bonhams 49 A good late 18th century gilt metal mounted ebonised, quarter chiming table clock with automata scene in the arch Thomas Wagstaff, London The bell top mounted with cone finials and cast rococo mounts, the sides with substantial handles over elaborate cast sound frets, the canted front corners further set with caryatid mounts on a stepped base with applied swags, on brass ogee bracket feet, the 6.75 inch arched dial with a recessed painted scene in the arch depicting a rural landscape with a settlement beside a lake at the foot of a hill, the foreground set with a wall and an embankment between which the figures of a stag, hounds, an attendant and mounted riders traverse, the signed silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring enclosing the painted centre with similar pastoral scene, the substantial triple gut fusee movement now converted to anchor escapement with rack strike on a bell for the hours and on a run of eight bells and hammers for the quarters, the backplate engraved with foliate scrolls 59cms (23cms) high.
£8,000 - 12,000 €10,000 - 15,000 US$13,000 - 19,000
FINE Clocks | 45 50 A large mid 18th century gilt metal mounted mahogany musical table clock playing twelve tunes on sixteen bells and twenty seven hammers Edward Pistor, London the caddy top inset with brass bands and mounted with five cone finials over canted corners set with elaborate scroll and floral mounts, the moulded plinth base on scroll feet, the serpentine shaped dial plate hand painted with various polychrome flowers including chrysanthemum, daisies, harebells and roses and set to the arch with a pair of small subsidiary dials for ‘Strike/not Strike’ and ‘chime/ not Chime’ flanking the large tune selection dial offering a choice of twelve tunes, comprising Three Polonese, Six Minuets One jig An Air and a Collin. played on sixteen bells and twenty seven hammers, the going train with verge escapement, the hour struck on another bell and hammer, the substantial movement plates shaped in order to accommodate the 11.5 inch long pinned barrel, with fully engraved backplate of foliate scrolls united by eight pillars, the 7.5 inch silvered Roman chapter ring with engraved arcaded band for the Arabic numerals enclosing the finely matted centre with shaped recessed signature plaque and decorated date aperture, 67cms (2ft 2ins) high.
£8,000 - 12,000 €10,000 - 15,000 US$13,000 - 19,000
46 | Bonhams 51 A second half of the 18th century brass-banded A handwritten note dated 1971 which accompanies this lot states that ebonised musical bracket clock playing four it was the property of the Steer family; Canon Eric Steer was Vicar of tunes on ten bells and fifteen hammers Bierton Church, Buckinghamshire in the earlier 20th century. Earlier William Whitebread, London handwritten directions for using the clock are also present. The inverted bell top case with five cone finials and cast brass collars over a pair of side handles, pierced brass sound frets and a brass William Whitebread was apprenticed in 1711 and a member of the bound base on squat bun feet, the 8 inch arched brass dial set within Clockmakers Company from 1728 to 1753. a brass bezel with pierced and engraved quadrants, the tune selection dial offering March in Scipio Minuet Country Dance Minuet over a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with strike/not strike lever at IX and chime/not chime lever at III, the matted centre with mock pendulum and chamfered date aperture, the triple fusee movement now converted to chains and anchor escapement, rack striking the hours on a bell and playing one of the four tunes on a run of ten bells and fifteen hammers on the hour, the backplate with a line border enclosing a florid pattern of foliate scrolls 56cms (22ins) high.
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500
FINE Clocks | 47 52 A fine early 20th century laque burgaute boudoir Laque burgauté refers to the exquisite East Asian technique of decorating timepiece in original presentation case. lacquer with intricate inlays of tinted mother-of-pearl, often engraved and Cartier. Numbered to the strut 1305 and 3842, and again to the rear combined with gold and silver foil. The technique probably originated in cover 3842 and 2466. China as early as the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was very popular the circular case set with an aquarmarine enamel Roman chapter ring during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911/12) and spread to the Ryukyu on a gold ground with flowerhead half-hour marks and inner dotted Islands between China and Japan and thence to Japan itself. In China minute markers, the centre decorated with a Chinoiserie scene of figures the technique is called ‘lo tien’ and in Japan, ‘aogai’. The Western name in a landscape, with diamond-set serpentine hands, the gilt watch-type is derived from the French - sea-ear or mussel (burgau) and lacquer movement with bimetallic compensated balance to the lever escapement, (laque or lac). Most of the lacquer used by Cartier in their art deco objects with integral hand setting and winding crowns, the interior of the lift-off is likely to have been made in Ryukyu or in Japan. rear cover further numbered 2446. Contained in the original silk- and velvet-lined presentation case, each of the doors marked with the Paris, London and New York addresses in gilt, 8cms (3ins) diameter.
£10,000 - 15,000 €13,000 - 19,000 US$16,000 - 24,000
48 | Bonhams 53 A rare 19th century fifth series, two-handed square dial mystery clock Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, number 211 The five inch square glass Arabic dial with pierced and counterweighted gilt hands set within a ribbon tied and reeded border with foliate cartouche surmount engraved with the initial ‘G’, supported on a foliate and reeded column over the brass plinth mahogany base, the plated movement numbered 211 and stamped ‘AC’ within an oval, with lever platform escapement. 36cm (14in)
£9,000 - 12,000 €11,000 - 15,000 US$14,000 - 19,000
Throughout Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin’s life, the magical and the mechanical were always deeply intertwined. We see this dichotomy best expressed in his famous stage acts such as “The Marvellous Orange Tree” and his unique horological designs.
Born into a family of clockmakers in 1805, young Jean Eugène was a lover of the mechanical arts, especially automatons and soon began an apprenticeship under his cousin Jean Martin Robert. Soon after, Jean Eugène began to work for Noriet, a prominent clockmaker in Tours and it was here that he met the famous conjurer Giovanni Torrini. After moving to Paris to start a comedy company, Jean Eugène met his future wife, Josèphe Cécile Egaltine Houdin, a daughter of the famous clockmaker, Jacques-François Houdin, who had studied under the tutelage of the great Abraham Louis Breguet. After their marriage, Jean Eugène changed his last name to “Robert-Houdin,” and with this change came a great rebirth for the artist whose career as both an illusionist, inventor and horologist soon soared to incredible heights.
This rare clock is part of his fifth series of clocks which was developed to further perplex his clients. The secret of the third and fourth series of circular dial clocks was known, so his response was to create a square version that could clearly not operate in the same way. The new design still used sheets of glass to drive the hands, which was achieved by minute oscillations via a cam and rod, rather than the rotation of the glass sheet via a toothed rim.
Throughout the 1840s and 50s, Robert-Houdin’s celebrity grew as he performed private shows for Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace and exhibited his inventions at the Universal Exposition of 1855. He passed away from pneumonia on June 13th, 1871, aged 65.
Today, Robert-Houdin is considered the father of modern magic and a French national hero. Perhaps the most famous tribute to the master illusionist was another young showman’s decision to change his name from Ehrich Weiss to Houdini.
FINE Clocks | 49 54 A similar model was sold in these rooms 11th December 2013, lot 16. 54 A late 19th century French novelty timepiece in the form of a beam engine Retailed by Camerden and Forster, New York. The movement by Guilmet Realistically modelled on the machine with a centrally pivoted beam and two brass-bound chambers flanking the signed enamel dial mounted on a stepped industrial base, the circular movement stamped with the GLT makers stamp and numbered 323 19cms (7ins) high.
£800 - 1,200 €1,000 - 1,500 US$1,300 - 1,900
A similar example is illustrated in Roberts, ‘Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, Shiffer, 1999, fig 22-25.
Camerden and Forster operated in New York from c.1885-1900.
55 A late 19th century French patinated and silvered brass lighthouse automaton compendium timepiece The silvered rotating upper section with a shallow domed roof, over the 2.5 inch silvered Roman and Arabic clock dial, barometer dial of conforming design and two thermometers (Centigrade and Fahrenheit), over the tapered shaft and base, engraved to simulate masonry and containing the automata mechanism, mounted on a Belgian slate base. 41cm (16in)
£800 - 1,200 €1,000 - 1,500 US$1,300 - 1,900
The present lot was previously sold as part of the Edward James Collection, West Dean Park, Christies, June 1986, volume 1, lot 161.
Edward James (1907-1984) was a prolific collector of broad tastes and interests, including the largest private collection of Surrealist works.
Having inherited a fortune he is best known now for having set up the 55 Edward James Foundation, a charitable trust for the arts at West Dean in Sussex, including the renowned horological courses.
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56 A rare and unusual manually operated Patent World Time dial S. Goodacre 1883, patent No.3231, 1883 The moulded oak frame enclosing the signed 8.5 inch circular printed white card dial centred by a Roman dial divided into five-minute divisions with GMT indication and single hand adjusted via a brass knob projecting through the glass, bordered by two further concentric bands of dials, ten to the inner band and twenty to the outer, numbered 1-30 and labelled with the names of 90 cities around the world, when the central hand is turned, all the other hands turn simultaneously through a series of interconnected wheels concealed behind a brass backplate 30cms (12ins) diameter
£1,000 - 1,500 €1,300 - 1,900 US$1,600 - 2,400
57 A rare 19th century Japanese hardwood ‘Shaku Dokei’, or striking wall clock The pillar shaped case with lift-off glazed hood over a square section trunk set with pierced brass sound frets to the side and terminating in a key drawer with key, the removable scale set with eleven brass hour markers with shaped dividers between, the going train set in a posted frame in the hood, with turned pillars, pierced floral frontplate and verge escapement with balance wheel, the weight comprising of the plated strike train with outside countwheel and integral bell activated by pins on the back of the dial markers 50cms (19.5ins) high.
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
For similar striking clocks sold in these rooms, see The John Read 57 Collection of Antique Japanese Timekeepers, 11 May 2010, lots 93, 113 and 114.
FINE Clocks | 51 58 Y 59 Y A good early-mid 19th century rosewood brass A fine and rare mid 19th century quarter chiming inlaid rosewood table clock travel clock with English lever escapement and Frodsham, Gracechurch Street, London soft/loud setting The case of rich colour surmounted by a flaming urn finial with brass French, Royal Exchange for Santiago Moore French, Bolsa Real, inlay to the shallow canted top, cornucopia side handles over fish- Londres, number 4686 scale sound frets, the front with canted corners and inlaid brass The brass inlaid rosewood case with shaped caddy top and recessed patterns of flowerheads, scrolls and quatrefoils, on a gadrooned plinth brass campaign handle over the step moulded entablature and brass base on gadrooned ball feet,the signed painted Roman dial with inlaid front door with canted corners, the rear door with brass foliate minute track framed by sprays of flowers to the corners and gilt moon fret, raised on the plinth base on turned brass feet, the signed 4.5 inch hands, the signed twin gut fusee movement with anchor escapement enamel Arabic dial with silvered alarm setting dial and finely engraved rack striking on a bell 41cms (16ins) high. and pierced shell and foliate scroll mask, within the engine turned sight ring, the three train chain fusee movement with a signed and £3,000 - 4,000 numbered English lever platform escapement, beneath the centrally €3,800 - 5,100 aligned run of eight bells chiming the quarters, over a single bell for US$4,800 - 6,300 the hours, fitted with a soft/loud setting made by a kid covered pad mounted on an articulated arm controlled via a lever above the dial labelled Sonido Alto Bajo/Solnido Bajo, alongside a second lever for Tocar/Silencio, the backplate signed ‘French, Royal Exchange, London’, the front plate stamped 226, with corresponding stamped number to the seatboard. 29cm (11.5in)
£8,000 - 12,000 €10,000 - 15,000 US$13,000 - 19,000
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52 | Bonhams 60 60A * A third quarter of the 19th century French gilt A rare late 19th century French quarter chiming brass mantel clock with perpetual calendar and carriage clock on four bells moonphase The Anglais Riche case of characteristic design with white enamel Brocot & Delettrez, Paris Roman dial and spade hands, the three train spring barrel movement The shaped pediment pierced and engraved with foliate scrolls, over with lever platform escapement, chiming the quarters on four bells pilasters with conforming decoration, over the shaped base and mounted in the base, striking the hour on a coiled blued steel gong oval wooden stand, the signed 4.5 inch Roman enamel dial with and repeating both the hour and quarter on demand. 21cm (8.25in) exposed Brocot escapement and moon hands, over the calendar dial with equation of time, moonphase, day and date, the signed drum £3,000 - 5,000 movement striking on a bell with engraved pendulum and linked via a €3,800 - 6,400 cam to the calendar mechanism 44cm (17.25in) US$4,800 - 7,900
£1,000 - 2,000 61 €1,300 - 2,600 An early 20th century French silvered and gilt US$1,600 - 3,200 brass urn shaped timepiece with annular chapter rings the silvered urn body surmounted by a foliate finial and flanked by reeded handles on a leaf-cast socle, raised on a stepped square plinth, the time indicated by a gilt snake entwined around the foot of the urn, its tongue pointing to the time on the twin rotating enamel chapter rings, the movement wound through the detachable cover 22.5cms (9ins) high.
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
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62 63 An interesting mid 19th century French gilt brass A good late 19th century engraved carriage clock with original travelling case and gilt brass oval strut timepiece The case applied with an engraved plaque of a Viscount’s coronet and Thomas Cole, retailed by C F Hancock, 39 Bruton Street, London the initials F.P. The movement numbered 179 The oval case surmounted by a fixed loop over shaped edge, the shaped reeded handle with lions mask pommels over a cast mounted to the rear with a folding strut and shuttered winding covers, cornice supported on reeded pilasters, the silvered dial with Roman the watch-type bar movement with cylinder escapement signed Aine chapters and blued steel moon hands, circular twin train movement Geneve, the engraved silvered dial with Roman chapter ring and blued striking on a bell and with lever platform escapement to a steel steel hands against a series of foliate scrolls, an urn of fruit and a balance, with integral hand-setting knob set to the rear, together with central mask 12cms (4.75ins) high the original velvet-lined leather outer case with brass scroll handle and twin side catches 15cms (6ins) high. (2) £800 - 1,200 €1,000 - 1,500 £1,500 - 2,000 US$1,300 - 1,900 €1,900 - 2,600 US$2,400 - 3,200 A similar timepiece retailed by Hancock with a bought-in watch movement is illustrated in the standard work, Hawkins: ‘Thomas Cole & Victorian Clockmaking, Sydney 1975, item 6, p58.
54 | Bonhams 64 A good second half of the 18th century French bronze quarter repeating cartel clock of small size Courvoisier a Paris the case surmounted by a twin handled urn over cone finials and bold foliate swags, terminating in a lions mask, the 4 inch signed enamel dial with black enamel Roman and Arabic numerals and well pierced and engraved gilt brass hands, the single train circular movement with silk suspended pendulum, repeating the hours and the quarters on a pair of bells and hammers, the repeat cord guided through the base of the case by a pair of brass runners 34cms (13.5ins) high.
£1,500 - 2,500 €1,900 - 3,200 US$2,400 - 4,000
Provenance Purchased by the vendors family from Blairman & Sons, Ltd, June 1960 for £325.
FINE Clocks | 55 Birds Eye View Of Dunham Massey From The South-East c1750 by John Harris NTPL Commissioned (NTPL) ©National Trust Images/Angelo Hornak
65 * A fine mid 18th century oak floorstanding The massive movement secured to the oak seatboard by four regulator of one month duration L-shaped brass brackets, and to the backboard by another two - George Graham, London, number 767 even more substantial - L-shaped brackets, the plates themselves The flat topped hood with moulded cornice over solid sides and with canted upper corners and united by six very large knopped brass a glazed hood door with moulded inner edge, the long trunk door pillars latched to the front plate, punch numbered 767 centrally to the veneered in oak on an oak carcass of cleated construction, the door rear edge, the five-wheel train with bolt and shutter maintaining power held internally by large shaped brass hinges and externally framed and high count pinions, with double-screwed endstops, the deadbeat by a moulded edge, the tall plain base to a doube apron and block escapement with long steel pallets to a ‘scapewheel of six crossings feet, set to the inside with a silvered brass beat scale set on a brass and the long brass crutch, to a square-section mahogany pendulum bracket mounted on an oak block. rod terminating in a very substantial lenticular brass bob with engraved silvered rating nut The 10 inch square silvered dial with outer minute track enclosing the large subsidiary seconds dial, with upward-curving shaped aperture 1.89m (6ft 2ins) high for the Arabic hour numerals, and chamfered date aperture with pin hole adjustment, secured to the movement by four screws set into £80,000 - 120,000 substantial dial feet triple-screwed to the frontplate. €100,000 - 150,000 US$130,000 - 190,000
56 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 57 Provenance This clock is known to have come from Dunham Massey, Cheshire, After Tompion’s death, not only did Graham maintain the high sold by the Earl of Stamford in the 1930s to antique dealers, Messrs standard and distinctive ‘house style’ of clock and watch production, Edinburgh, who then sold it to R.A. Lee in 1938. The clock is but he, like his former employer, collaborated with the scientific illustrated in the Connoisseur booklet, by R. Noel Hill, Early British community to produce some of the best precision instruments Clocks from c. 1600 to c. 1800 and described as “A rare regulator of their era. In 1714 an example of such association is found in clock by George Graham, London, No. 767, in its original oak case. an advert placed in the 23 October edition of the Post Man and The month precision movement with dead beat escapement and Historical Account by William Whiston (1667-1752). The ad served bolt and shutter maintaining power.” R.A. Lee lent this clock to the to alert the public that he and Humphrey Ditton (1675-1715) planned Science Museum in 1956 for the Huygens Tercentenary Exhibition to demonstrate their scheme for finding longitude by firing a rocket (see Hurst, Michael 1957. “A Visit to the Huygens Tercentenary up from Black Heath to about a mile high and that they wanted Exhibition. Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 2, No.2: 25-8.). Lee advertised to encourage the public send in their observations of the timing, the clock for sale in June 1970. Shortly after that it was purchased azimuth and altitude of the spectacle. The rockets were set to be by Seth Attwood, through Charles Allix, and was subsequently fired every Saturday at precisely 8pm “by Mr Graham’s regulator, at displayed at the Time Museum in Rockford, Illinois. The clock is Mr Tompion’s former shop, near Water lane, Fleet street.” also illustrated in Brusa, G. 1978. L’Arte dell ‘Orlogeria in Europa Precision Pendulum Clocks (incorrectly cited as No. 728) and Roberts, Derek 1990, British Longcase Clocks. The beginnings of the precision pendulum clock are intertwined with the early history of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. It was George Graham F.R.S. (c.1673-1751) founded in 1675 with the single purpose of providing mariners Details of the early life of George Graham are somewhat obscure. His with the astronomical data needed to calculate longitude at sea by date of birth is based on the assumption that he was fourteen years observation of the moon’s place against the back-drop of the ‘fixed of age when he was apprenticed to clockmaker, Henry Aske, in 1688. stars’. In simple terms, this method of navigation required two things: It is from his apprenticeship indenture that we learn that, by then, his an accurate map of the night sky and predictive tables of the moon’s father, also named George, had died and that his previous home had position in the sky, relative to the bright stars. been Fordlands in Cumberland. It is curious that there is no record of Graham being in the Aske household during the latter years of his The first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed (1646-1719), was apprenticeship, which suggests that he may have been unofficially provided with two state-of-the-art pendulum clocks by his patron, transferred to another clock or watch maker. In 1696, having gained Sir Jonas Moore (1617-79). The clocks were unmatched in terms his freedom, he joined the household of Thomas Tompion (1639- of accuracy and provided the bedrock for the work that followed by 1713) at the Dial and Three Crowns on the corner of Water lane and proving that Earth’s speed of rotation was (as far as was detectable) Fleet Street. On 25 September, 1704 he joined the Tompion family constant, which up to that time had been assumed. These clocks by marrying Thomas’s niece, Elizabeth Tompion. At the time, the can be considered the blueprint for the precision pendulum clocks business was operating as a partnership between Tompion and that George Graham developed in his early years as master at the Edward Banger, who married Margaret Kent, also Tompion’s niece, Dial and Three Crowns. They had heavy pendulums swinging over on 18 December 1694. For some unspecified reason, the partnership a small arc and a dead-beating escapement. It is often suggested was dissolved around 1708, ultimately placing Graham as the that the dead-beat escapement contributes to greater accuracy, but successor of the business. this is not necessarily the case as any other carefully constructed equivalent can be just as reliable. Its key advantage is the fact that the seconds hand on the dial remains static between beats and enables the user to read the time to the nearest second at a glance.
58 | Bonhams Biographical information often credits Graham with the invention of “For I am sensible, that if my own endeavours have, in any respect the dead-beat escapement, but scholarly research has shown that been effectual to the advancement of astronomy; it has principally this existed in pendulum clocks from as early as 1675 (see Howse, been owing to the advice and assistance given me by our worthy Derek. “The Tompion Clocks at Greenwich and the Dead-Beat member Mr. George Graham; whose great skill and judgement Escapement.” Antiquarian Horology Vol. 7, No. 1: 18-34.). Graham in Mechaniks, join’d with a complete and practical Knowledge of refined this invention by using radial teeth on the escape wheel and the Uses of Astronomical Instruments, enable him to contrive and a slender pallet frame that afforded a large centre distance between execute them in the most perfect manner.” the pallet and escape wheel arbors. As is typical of Graham’s work, once the design had been standardised, it was continually used, (Bradley, James 1748. “A letter to the Right Honourable George Early with only minor peripheral changes, throughout the history of the of Macclesfield concerning an Apparent Motion Observed in Some business. Regulator movements followed the distinctive format, seen of the Fixed Stars.” Philosophical Transactions, Vol. 45.) in this example, from the very earliest examples, made around 1720 through to those made after his death by John Shelton (see lot 85, We are grateful to Rory McEvoy and Jeremy Evans for their help in Bonhams, Fine Clocks, 12 December, 2006). researching this lot.
John Shelton John Shelton is cited in several contemporary accounts as being, amongst Graham’s workmen, the one responsible for the manufacture of the precision pendulum clocks. After Graham’s death he continued to make them in his own name and advertised himself as “late operator to Mr Graham”. Towards the end of Graham’s life, Shelton began signing his work discretely. The unnumbered Graham regulator, purchased for the Royal Observatory in 1749, bears Shelton’s stamped signature hidden on the underside of the back cock and this regulator, no. 767, is scratch signed “John Shelton, Shoe Lane”, to the backs of the dial, hour disc and calendar ring. Graham 767
Importance To summarise the importance of Graham’s clocks and instruments to eighteenth century natural philosophers, one can do no better than to quote James Bradley (1693-1762). Who, in his description of the discovery of the aberration of light and the Earth’s nutation, which was arguably the most significant observational discovery of the time, wrote the following about Graham:
FINE Clocks | 59 66 A very fine and rare mahogany regulator of one month duration Thomas Mudge and William Dutton, London The flat topped hood with moulded cornice over canted front reeded angles to a long trunk door of excellent figure and colour with a moulded edge, the base applied with a matching panel on a plinth, the 10 inch square silvered dial with outer minute track enclosing the large subsidiary seconds dial and wide Arabic hour aperture, the signature flanking the chamfered date aperture, secured to the weight driven movement by four heavy turned dial feet to the shouldered plates united by five large knopped pillars latched to the frontplate, the five- wheel going train with Harrison’s maintaining power and high count pinions terminating in a six-spoke ‘scape wheel with jewelled pallets, all with double-screwed endstops to the backplate, the massive grid- iron pendulum suspended from a pair of heavy brass columns screwed to the solid mahogany seatboard, the pendulum reading against a silvered beat scale secured to the solid mahogany backboard 1.83m (6ft) high.
£80,000 - 120,000 €100,000 - 150,000 US$130,000 - 190,000
Provenance Purchased from John Carlton Smith Antique Clocks and Barometers, 1997.
60 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 61 67 A fine and rare mid 18th century mahogany striking John Ellicott was born into a clockmaking family circa 1702 and died in regulator 1772. His father was a very successful horologist and an Assistant to Ellicott, London the Court of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. the case with an intricately constructed caddy top surmounted by three ball finials and a pierced cresting, over pierced foliate scroll John junior had a prodigious talent and was established at 17 sound frets to the sides within moulded frames, the canted front Sweetings Alley near the Royal Exchange by the age of 22. He was angles stop-fluted in brass and with applied capitals and bases, the particularly keen on researching the role that various metals could cornice and door frame following the shallow arch of the dial below, play in precision horology and in October 1736 presented his paper the matching long trunk door over a stepped base with applied ‘The Description and Manner of using an instrument for measuring octagonal moulded panel and a double skirt on block feet, the 11 inch the Degrees of the expansion of Metals by Heat’ to the Royal Society, one piece silvered dial with shallow arched top with a strike/silent dial later published in Philosophical Transactions. He was elected a Fellow flanked by the bold signature ‘ Ellicott, London’ over the minute track in 1738 and in the same year offered his thoughts on a compensating with large Arabic minutes enclosing the large subsidiary seconds dial pendulum to the Secretary, Mr Machin. Ellicott recorded Machins with counterweighted hand and the curved Roman hour aperture, response in the first paragraph of the paper he read when he did the weight driven movement with substantial plates united by five finally present to the Society “..that a gentleman, of whose skill and knopped pillars, the going train with bolt and shutter maintaining judgement in mechanical contrivances I had always entertain’d power, high count pinions and deadbeat escapement, with rack strike the highest opinion, made some objections, I was advised to defer on a bell to the strike train, the temperature compensation effected communicating my invention to this Society, till I should have examined via a pair of brass and steel bars measuring approximately 18ins by the weight of these objections, and, by a fair and impartial trial, should half an inch and connected top and bottom, the upper part acting on be fully assured, that the contrivance would answer the end proposed.” a pivoted steel lever set tangentially across the plates and effectively It was a full 15 years before Ellicott was confident enough to present raising or lowering the ebony rod pendulum terminating in a massive his pendulum again in the paper entitled ‘A Description of Two oval bob 2.27m (7ft 5ins) high to the top of the finial. Methods, by which the Irregularity of the Motion of a Clock, arising from the Influence of Heat and Cold upon the Rod of the Pendulum, may be prevented’ £80,000 - 120,000
€100,000 - 150,000 Ellicott gained a reputation for excellence in design and execution US$130,000 - 190,000 and in 1762 became Clockmaker to King George III of England, he also had a very close relationship with the Spanish Royal Family. Although domestic clocks made up the lions share of his business, he was without doubt one of the horologists of choice for precision timekeepers - when the Royal Society sent Charles Mason to observe the Transit of Venus in the summer of 1761, they purchased an Ellicott regulator at a cost of £35-8s-0d. Another accompanied James Cook in 1769 for the second transit. His instruments were also sold further afield, Harvard bought a regulator that remained their premier timekeeper until 1840.
Provenance: Purchased from Raffety Fine Antique Clocks, 2000.
62 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 63 68 A good early 18th century walnut month going long case Clock Joseph Windmills, London the hood with caddy top over brass-mounted Doric columns, the long door of good figuring and centred by a lenticle, on a crossbanded base on bun feet, the 12 inch square brass dial with engraved wheatear border framing the Turk’s head spandrels and silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with lozenge half-quarter marks and elaborate half hour marks, signed between V and VII J Windmills, London, the matted centre with ringed winding squares and date aperture, the movement with rectangular plates united by six knopped and finned pillars latched to the frontplate, the five wheel going train with anchor escapement, the pendulum suspended from a shaped cock, with rack strike on the bell, the backplate with vacant holes that match holes in the backboard of the case for a securing bracket 2.41m (7ft 10.5ins) high.
£12,000 - 18,000 €15,000 - 23,000 US$19,000 - 29,000
64 | Bonhams 69 A good early 18th century walnut marquetry month going long case clock Peter Garon, London the shaped caddy top over a boxed cornice on brass-mounted Corinthian columns, the long door centred by a circular lenticle, on a tall base with inlaid plinth, the whole front decorated with inlaid patterns including jays, peacocks, emus, owls, rooks and magpies within strapwork and foliage, the 12 inch square brass dial with crown and cherub spandrels framing the signed silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with lozenge half quarter marks, the matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial and decorated date aperture, the weight driven movement with five wheel going train to the anchor escapement and with outside countwheel strike on the bell 2.5m (8ft 2ins) high.
£12,000 - 18,000 €15,000 - 23,000 US$19,000 - 29,000
FINE Clocks | 65 70 A good first half of the 18th century walnut table clock Robert Player, London The stepped caddy top surmounted by a handle over a brass band and blind fret work, the glazed side apertures and a moulded base on moulded block feet, the 6.75 inch arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary in the arch flanked by mask spandrels over the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with lozenge half-quarter markers, matted centre and chamfered date aperture decorated with fleur de lys, the twin gut fusee movement with five knopped pillars converted to anchor escapement and with rack strike on a bell, the backplate signed in an oval foliate cartouche amid a symmetrical series of foliate scrolls, a basket of fruit, birds and a green-man mask, all within a wheatear border 51cms (20ins) high
£3,000 - 5,000 €3,800 - 6,400 US$4,800 - 7,900
Robert Player was apprenticed to his father (also Robert) in 1691 and a member of the Clockmakers Company 1700-1742.
66 | Bonhams A Single Owner Collection of fine and Rare ‘Golden age’ Clocks Lots 71 - 77
FINE Clocks | 67 The Property of a Private Collector: 71 The following 6 lots represent part of a collection built over forty An early 18th century ebony table clock with pull years, predominantly during the 1970’s and 80’s. The core of the quarter repeat alarm and wall bracket collection is built around clocks from the English ‘Golden Age’. Daniel Delander, London The case: The inverted bell top surmounted by the brass handle cast The vendor was a longstanding client of Ronald Lee, author, collector with a foliate knop, over the glazed break arch side panels with fine and dealer who was one of the great champions of early English ebony mouldings, the front door with mounted with a substantial cast horology. He wrote ‘The Knibb Family Clockmakers’ and ‘The First brass moulding and brass lined sound fret, raised on a shallow plinth Twelve Years of the Pendulum Clock’ among other titles which are base with block feet; together with the shaped brass mounted ebony still considered standard works on the subject today. wall bracket, the front sliding forward to reveal a key drawer.
The process started with a letter, offering a newly acquired treasure, The dial: The signed 7 inch brass dial with foliate mask spandrels followed by an invitation to visit Lee’s house in Surrey, where the to the lower quadrants, the upper quadrants displaying subsidiary clock would be presented, inspected and discussed at great regulation and strike/silent dials bordering a central spandrel modelled length in his office (referred to as his ‘little yellow cupboard’). After with putti and floral festoons, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter subsequent visits an agreement would be made and the restoration ring with lozenge half hour markers, the finely matted centre with work would begin, with regular progress reports and photographs engraved signature over the mock pendulum aperture, calendar of the finished work. Finally with the bill of sale would come a full aperture and silvered alarm setting disc set via a winding square description of the clock and its provenance. above V.
The relationship Lee developed with the vendor was close and is The movement: The twin fusee movement with verge escapement, evident in the correspondence that was swapped over many years rise and fall regulation and pull quarter repeat on a rack of six with Lee addressing his client ‘Dear Trainee’ and indeed continued graduated bells, rack striking the hour on a seventh, the lenticular up to Lee’s death. pendulum secured by a sprung steel pendulum lock, the large rectangular plates united by five knopped and finned pillars, the The collection encapsulates the vendor’s and Lee’s mutual backplate profusely engraved with flowering foliate scrolls within fascination with early English horology and the friendship built a laurel border, the elaborate signature cartouche bordered by upon the exploration of the subject and investigation of the clocks trumpeting putti, entwined snakes and addorsed eagles heads, in themselves. style and execution attributable to graver 515. Clock 46cm (18in), bracket 23cm (9in)
£30,000 - 50,000 €38,000 - 64,000 US$48,000 - 79,000
Daniel Delander was born circa 1678 and at the age of fourteen was apprenticed to Charles Halstead of London. He must have shown aptitude as he later transferred to Thomas Tompion, the finest clockmaker of his day. He was freed in July 1699 and worked at Devereux Court. In 1712 he moved to a house between the two Temple Gates in Fleet Street but within two years was ‘within Temple Bar’. He is believed to have died in 1733.
A three train clock by Delander in a very similar case and with near identical dial mounts and layout is illustrated in Dawson, Drover and Parkes, pages 411 and 486.
Motifs of trumpeting putti, entwined snakes and birds in much the same hand are found on table clocks by Tompion which suggests the engraver is the same person, graver 515. A very similar example is illustrated in Evans, Carter, Wright page 368 by Tompion and Graham.
A third comparison is that of lot 112 the Joseph Antram table clock, again using some of the same motifs and if not by the same hand, probably from the same workshop.
68 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 69 72 73 A late 17th century lantern clock with alarm A late 17th century miniature brass lantern Bristol, partially signed ‘Sam W’ and dated 1699 timepiece with alarm The bell strap surmounted and supported by turned baluster finials, Signed for Windmills, London bordering lion and unicorn frets, the foremost engraved with the The small case with strapped bell over three low pierced foliate initials ‘I.H.’ raised on single piece pillars and elaborate turned feet, frets, the foremost engraved, set between four cast pillars with uniting iron top and bottom plates, with plain brass doors, the 6 inch integral finials and squat ball feet, the 3.25 inch silvered chapter Roman dial with fleur-de-lis half hour markers, the dial plate engraved ring with Roman numerals, half and quarter-hour markings, possibly with masonry spandrels and floral centre bordering the alarm setting later signed to the centre in a pair of curves around the silvered disc, the section beneath the chapter ring engraved with the date alarm setting disc, the blued steel hand with tail, the weight driven 1699, the name ‘Sam’ twice, an initial ‘W’ and various leaf motifs movement with verge escapement, knife edge suspension, spherical and numerals, the section beneath the alarm setting dial engraved brass bob on a threaded iron wire, the alarm train mounted to the with an incomplete flower, the weight driven movement with verge inside of the rear plate 20cm (8in) high. escapement on a short bob pendulum, countwheel strike and alarm train mounted to the inside of the iron backplate. 43cm (17in) £8,000 - 12,000 €10,000 - 15,000 £6,000 - 8,000 US$13,000 - 19,000 €7,700 - 10,000 US$9,500 - 13,000
Another anonymous Bristol lantern clock is illustrated in George White’s ‘English Lantern Clocks’ page 229, with near identical frets, dial and frame, he describes it as ‘One of the most pleasing late 17th century Bristol Clocks ever made’.
The current lot displays many of the features peculiar to Bristol lantern clocks, the complex turning to the finials and feet with slender integral pillars, the heraldic frets, engraved masonry pattern to the dial plate corners, sparing decoration to the centre and the use of brass hands.
70 | Bonhams 72 73
FINE Clocks | 71 74 A fine and rare 17th century Dutch striking ebony The movement: The signed twin train fusee movement with a large, turntable clock numbered outside countwheel calibrated for Dutch striking, indicating Johannes Fromanteel, Londini Fecit the hour and half hour alternately on two bells, the bolt and shutter The case: The shallow inverted bell caddy with five gilt brass maintaining power operated by a lever mounted through the mask, ball finials, each mounted on an ebony plinth, over the moulded the sprung bolt applying power directly to the second wheel, the large entablature, raised on Solomonic columns (three quarter columns rectangular backplate with canted shoulders, secured to the split to the front and quarter columns to the rear) bordering the glazed frontplate by eight latched knopped and finned pillars, the otherwise door and side panels, each capped with a finely modelled gilt brass unadorned backplate signed in copperplate script ‘Johannes composite capital cast with rosettes and volutes over acanthus Fromanteel, Londini Fecit’, the movement secured to the case by two leaves, mounted on gilt brass bases, raised on the deep plinth base brass latches that engage the bottom edge of the backplate. 63.5cm containing a small oak lined key drawer, above the later turntable base (25in) with gilt ball and claw feet. £180,000 - 250,000 The dial: The nine inch gilt brass dial with winged cherub spandrels €230,000 - 320,000 (each numbered with nought to three pips, reciprocated on the dial, US$290,000 - 400,000 bordering the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with fleur-de-lis half hour markers, outer minute track numbered for every fifth minute and inner quarter hour track, the finely matted centre with a calendar aperture above VI and blued steel hands, the winding squares recessed for the shutters, the mask cut for the maintaining power lever.
72 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 73 Detail of the dial plate showing the bolt and shutter maintaing power Detail of the dial plate showing the bolt and shutter maintaing power of the John Fromanteel of the Ahasuerus Fromanteel
Provenance The clock was purchased by the vendor in 1979 from Ronald Lee. The clock perhaps unsurprisingly shares a number of features with Lee’s notes relate that the clock was discovered ‘in Spain amongst a those produced by Ahasuerus Fromanteel. The numbered spandrels collection of mixed examples which were scattered around a hotel in are fitted with steady pins, marked on the dial and the spandrels San Sebastian belonging to an elderly lady who ran the hotel which marked with pips from 1 to 3 (one left blank), also the back of the dial was very Edwardian in character and is now demolished.’ In addition shares similar fittings for the shutters (see above). he notes ‘Evidence of certain minor repairs to the movement lead one to believe that it had been in Spain for a very long time.’ The column capitals and bases are almost certainly from the same foundry and compare well with both the Cupid and Chronos Literature: This clock is illustrated and discussed in detail in Dawson, Fromanteels. The Cupid Fromanteel also had evidence of the use of Drover and Parkes, pages 113-115 and 177. It is suggested that the latches securing the backplate to the case. clock was made after Ahasuerus, his father, left London in 1667. Lee adds in his letter to the vendor that this is one of the earliest clocks John Fromanteel was apprenticed to his father Ahasuerus in 1652, he signed by John. was probably then transferred to Thomas Loomes, being made free in 1663. During his apprenticeship John spent time in the Netherlands The signature is compared to that of a table clock by Samuel Knibb under the tutelage of Salomon Coster, at the time of Coster’s on page 112, noting the use of a similar flourish used on the ‘J’ of collaboration with Christian Huygens. This makes John a pivotal figure John and the ‘S’ Samuel, suggesting that it may well have been the in the development of horology. It was during this period that the first hand of the same engraver. pendulum clocks were produced by Coster from Huygens designs (patented in 1657). John Fromanteel took the design back with him The design of the case is a transitional point between the architectural to England, where his father quickly adopted the new technology, table clocks of the 1660s and the inverted bell top case that publishing his famous Mercurius Politicus advert of 1658; ‘There is developed later in the 17th century. Similar examples are an olivewood lately a way found out for making Clocks that go exact and keep veneered turntable clock by Tompion (Dawson, Drover and Parkes, equaller time than any now made without this regulator (examined aud page 162), a silver mounted ebony turntable clock by Joseph Knibb [sic] proved before his Highness the Lord Protector, by such Doctors (page 179) and another by Thomas Harris (pages 182-183), all of whose knowledge and learning is without exception)....’ which date to the 1670s.
It retains some earlier features such as the use of split frontplates, latched pillars, the sparing use of gilding beneath the chapter ring and spandrels, vertically mounted bells, unadorned backplate and brass retaining clasps securing the movement to the case, while more modern features are seen in the use of a larger countwheel and the introduction of a glazed backdoor.
74 | Bonhams Detail of the underdial work of the John Fromanteel movement Detail of the underdial work of the ‘Cupid’ Fromanteel sold in these showing spilt frontplates and similar latches to those used rooms June 2011. by his father (see opposite).
Detail of the dial with chapter ring removed showing the extent of the Reverse of spandrel showing reciprocating ‘pips’. gilding and the ‘pips’ relating to the spandrel oppsite.
Detail showing composite capitals and spandrels used by John Fromanteel. Detail showing composite capitals used by Ahasuerus Fromanteel suggesting a common source of manufacture.
FINE Clocks | 75 75 76
75 76 A third quarter of the 17th century A small early 18th century French brass lantern clock with alarm lantern clock with alarm John Quelch of Oxford Michel Guery, Paris The bell strap surmounted by and supported on turned baluster finials The slender bell strap surmounted and supported by baluster finials bordered by engraved dolphin frets, the foremost signed along the between foliate scroll frets, the foremost with a central shield engraved lower edge, over the tapered pillars the 6 inch Roman chapter ring with a lion passant, over the 3.75 inch Roman and Arabic chapter with fleur-de-lis half hour markers, the dial plate engraved with large ring with cruciform half hour markers, blued steel hour and minute tulips and foliage bordering the alarm setting dial and iron hand, the hands, the dial plate engraved with foliate spandrels and signature weight driven verge movement with two trains divided by the centrally below a strapwork panel, centred on the alarm setting disc, the weight placed pendulum, the bell stop faceted and shaped, the alarm train driven two train verge movement with silk suspension pendulum, plain mounted on the iron backplate. 38cm (15in) hammer stop and spring, the alarm work fitted to the rear frame and iron backplate. £4,000 - 6,000 €5,100 - 7,700 £4,000 - 6,000 US$6,300 - 9,500 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500 John Quelch was the son of clockmaker Robert Quelch and was apprenticed to his brother Robert (II) in 1652. He died some time in the mid 1690s. Loomes records that John was freed in 1663 and lived in All Saints parish, his known work being a full size clock with later fusee movement, another with later anchor escapement and two miniature examples.
An example is illustrated in George White’s, English Lantern Clocks that has comparable engraving to the frets and the treatment of to the dial centre, a second example with comparable frets and signature was sold in these rooms, lot 70, 14th July 2010.
76 | Bonhams 77 An early 18th century gilt brass mounted ebony table clock with drawer base and pull quarter repeat Paul Beauvais, London The case: The tall caddy with foliate mask strapwork mounts over scrolled sound frets, complex mouldings,glazed side panels and doors, both fitted with gilt brass mounts of conforming design, raised on a deep plinth base incorporating a drawer, again with brass appliques to each side, the drawer bearing a partial red wax seal showing a crowned eagle with sceptre and orb to the centre.
The dial: The 6.5 inch brass dial with strike/ not strike lever above XII, winged cherub spandrels bordering the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with fleur-de-lis half hour markers and lozenge half- quarter markers, the matted centre with ringed winding holes, blued steel hands, mock pendulum and decorated calendar aperture.
The signed twin train fusee movement with pull quarter repeat on a rack of three bells, striking the hours on a fourth, the rectangular plates united by five knopped, finned and ring turned pillars, the backplate engraved with foliate scrolls within a wheatear border, centred on the signature cartouche inscribed ‘Paul Beauvais, London’. 49.5cm (19.5in)
£12,000 - 18,000 €15,000 - 23,000 US$19,000 - 29,000
Little is known of Paul Beauvais, but was possibly the son of Simon Beauvais whose name is found in conjunction with his on some watches. Loomes, notes that alongside a bracket clock (presumably the current example) there is also a lantern timepiece bearing his name.
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78 79 A 17th century ‘second period’ brass lantern A 17th century brass lantern clock with ‘Matchstick Man’ foundry mark alarm timepiece of small size Thomas Knifton in Lothbury Fecit Thomas Knifton, at the Crossed Keys in Lothbury, London The bell strap surmounted by and raised on substantial baluster finials, The bell suspended over three engraved dolphin frets and baluster over engraved dolphin frets, the foremost signed, tapered pillars and finials, raised on four tapered corner columns and turned feet, the ovoid feet, the 6.75 inch Roman chapter ring with fleur-de-lis half 3.5 inch Roman dial, narrow chapter ring with fleur de lys half hour hour markers, the dial plate engraved with tulips and central rose, markers, the signed centre engraved with flowers and foliage, with the weight driven movement with re-instated verge balance, well alarm dial, the weight driven movement with verge escapement. 22cm decorated hammer stop and plain spring, countwheel, the hour wheel (8.5in) cast with a ‘matchstick man’ foundry mark. 41cm (16in) £3,000 - 5,000 £3,000 - 5,000 €3,800 - 6,400 €3,800 - 6,400 US$4,800 - 7,900 US$4,800 - 7,900
Thomas Knifton was apprenticed to William Selwood in November 1632. He was never officially admitted into the Clockmakers Company but took apprentices through them. He worked in Lothbury, at the Cross Keys and is believed to have died by mid 1663. It is believed also that he was succeeded by John Ebsworth.
78 | Bonhams 80 An interesting dated mid 17th century Two John Samwell/Samuells are listed by Loomes in ‘Lantern Clocks brass lantern clock and their Makers’ Mayfield Books 2008, p494. John Samwell Senior John Samuell, 1665 was married to the daughter of John Snow, clockmaker of Market Surmounted by a strapped bell (the strap with indistinct casting Lavington in Wiltshire and their son John junior was born in 1643. mark?) centred by a shouldered urn finial over the top plate let into Clockmakers Company records note the presence of a John Samuell the corners of the four column capitals, each with a matching finial in 1662 and Loomes refers to an extant lantern clock dated 1665. It is interspersed by three pierced cast frets, the central one naively highly likely that this clock is the present lot. engraved with a pair of addorsed dolphins and the signature John senior died in 1693, his son in 1711. ‘John Samuell Fecit 1665’ over a pair of side doors, on acorn feet, the silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals interspersed by The underside of the bell strap bears an indistinct mark which may be stylised ‘cornstalk’ half hour marks, the centre with naive pattern the same as that illustrated by George White, ‘English Lantern Clocks, of flowerheads on primitive stalks with worked iron hand and Antique Collectors Club 1989, Appendix I/5. silvered Arabic alarm setting dial, the weight driven movement with reconverted balance wheel escapement and countwheel strike on the bell, the hammer spring and stop with worked decoration. 37cms (14.5ins) high.
£3,000 - 5,000 €3,800 - 6,400 US$4,800 - 7,900
FINE Clocks | 79 81 A mid 17th century brass lantern clock Richard Gorstelow, London The strapped bell over four squat urn finials and three pierced heraldic frets, the centre one signed ‘Richard Gorstelowe Londini’ below a shield marked ‘RB’, on slender tapering pillars to ball feet, the silvered Roman chapter ring with inner quarter hour track enclosing a foliate engraved centre and alarm setting disc, with single blued steel hand, the weight driven movement with reconverted balance wheel escapement striking the hours on the bell, the alarm train mounted on the iron backplate and sounding via a double headed hammer 41cms (16ins) high.
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500
Richard Gorstelow was apprenticed to Thomas Caxton in 1650, and stayed with him for eight years although appears not to have gained his freedom. Loomes suggests that he was dead by 1663. See Loomes: Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700, Mayfield Books, 2014, p221.
80 | Bonhams 82 An interesting late 17th/early 18th century weight driven wall timepiece with lozenge shaped dial Unsigned the square 5 and 1/8ths of an inch wide dial set at 45 degrees to give a lozenge-shape when mounted on the wall, set with winged cherubs head spandrels, the Roman and Arabic chapter ring with meeting- arrow-head half-hour markers, the centre engraved with a foliate spray, the weight driven movement with rectangular plates measuring 3 and 3/8ths of an inch by 1 and 11/16ths of an inch united by four rectangular-section brass pillars pinned to the frontplate, the four wheel going train terminating in a verge escapement with short rod pendulum and adjustable oval brass bob, contained in a (later?) steel case with applied brass mounts The case 23cms (9ins) wide across the centre
£1,500 - 2,500 €1,900 - 3,200 US$2,400 - 4,000
For a similar example with a striking movement with divided plates joined by brass brackets see Christies, London, 5th July 2002, lot 69.
FINE Clocks | 81 83 A good 19th century Austrian carved, patinated and gilt wood automata figural clock with blinking eyes The realistically modelled figure wearing a cap and tunic, cradling in his arms a European style bagpipe, his eyes scanning left to right in tandem with the pendulum, leaning against a rocky outcrop on a plinth base, the 4 inch enamel chapter ring with minute track and Arabic numerals around an engine turned centre with moon hands, the spring driven movement with anchor escapement striking on a gong mounted on a T-bar support to the rear 47cms (18.5ins) high.
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500
82 | Bonhams 84 A rare first half of the 19th century Continental carved and painted wooden figural clock the boldly carved standing figure wearing a turban, waistcoat and tousers, looking pensively toward the left, pipe in left hand, his right hand clasping the lapel of his longcoat, on a carved base, the 1.5inch enamel Roman dial with spade hands and winding square at VI within a cast gilt brass bezel, the circular spring driven movement with tic-tac escapement 38cms (14.5ins) high
£5,000 - 7,000 €6,400 - 8,900 US$7,900 - 11,000
FINE Clocks | 83 85 A late 17th century walnut longcase clock with ten inch dial Edward East, London The rising hood with overhanging cornice over three-quarter and quarter barleytwist colummns with gilt brass Corinthian capitals and bases over a long trunk door of ‘bookmatched’ veneers within a half round moulded edge, the base with three upright veneered panels on a plinth, the ten inch square brass dial signed in cursive script along the lower edge Eduardus East Londini, with small winged cherubs head spandrels framing the narrow silvered Roman chapter ring with outer Arabic minute track and trident half hour marks, the finely matted centre with large subsidiary seconds dial, secured to the frontplate by four latched dial feet, the movement plates measuring 7 and 5/8ths of an inch by 4 and 3/4s of an inch united by five knopped and finned pillars latched to the frontplate, itself punched with the number 1 and letters E B F, the anchor escapement with bolt and shutter maintaining power, brass crutch and outside countwheel strike on a large vertical bell, the backplate with shaped cut out to the upper edge and L-shaped securing bracket. 1.93m (6ft 4ins) high.
£30,000 - 50,000 €38,000 - 64,000 US$48,000 - 79,000
Literature Roberts, British Longcase Clocks, Schiffer 1990. Illustrated Figs 2 and 34A/B.
84 | Bonhams 86 A 17th century and later ebonised Edward East (1602-1696) was born in Southill, Bedfordshire in architectural table clock 1602. He began his apprenticeship in 1618, and was made free in Edward East, London the Goldsmiths Company in 1627. In 1632 when the Clockmakers The architectural style case with triangular pediment over rectangular Company was granted its Charter, East was the youngest Assistant to glazed side panels to a moulded base, the brass dial measuring 7 the Court, a reflection of the esteem in which he must have been held. and1/8ths of an inch square with winged cherubs head spandrels He rose within the Company and was Master twice, either side of the framing the narrow silvered chapter ring with outer minute band Civil War, in 1645 and again in 1653. He held meetings at his premises containing the Arabic five minute markers enclosing the Roman hours in Fleet Street, at the ‘Musical Clock’. In 1660 he was appointed Chief with fleur de lys half-hour marks and the inner quarter hour track, the Clockmaker to King Charles II. East was well known to the King as matted centre set with a date aperture at VI and blued steel hands, when East had lived in Pall Mall, near the tennis court, the King would secured to the movement via four latched dial feet, the twin gut fusee often ask him to attend tennis matches and offer one of his watches movement with plates measuring 6.75 inches by 5 inches united as a prize. On its introduction to England in 1657, East quickly by seven knopped and finned pillars latched to the frontplate, the adopted the pendulum and ran one of the most important workshops reconverted verge escapement with outside numbered countwheel in the early years of the pendulum clock. During his long working life, mounted high on the backplate, the backplate with single line border he took on eight apprentices: Thomas Wolverstone, Robert Hanslapp, framing three engraved leaves to each corner and further decorated Walter Gibbs, Edward Wagstaff, Henry Jones, John East, Adam with a rose to each barrel and fusee arbor, signed in the centre Pearce and Richard Bellinger. Eduardus East, Londini. Together with two case keys and a pierced In later years, The London Gazette of January 22nd-26th 1690 foliate brass winding key. 35cms (13.5ins) high. records that a Mr East was working at “the Sun outside Temple Bar”. At about this time, he gave £100 to the Clockmakers Company for £10,000 - 15,000 the benefit of poor members. He died a few years later, in Hampton, €13,000 - 19,000 Middlesex. US$16,000 - 24,000
FINE Clocks | 85 87 An interesting late 17th century longase movement and ten inch dial in an associated walnut arabesque marquetry case The chapter ring now bearing the signature Tho Tompion, Londini fecit The associated case with wide cornice over barley twist three-quarter and quarter columns, the long trunk with lenticle enclosed by a full pattern of interlaced strapwork and foliate scrolls inhabited by birds and a butterfly, the ten inch square brass dial with single-screwed winged cherubs head spandrels framing the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, with dotted half-quarter marks within the minute band and fleur-de-lys half hour markers, the cursive signature set between VII and V, the matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial and chamfered date aperture, the movement plates measuring 7.5ins by 5 and 1/16th of an inch united by five knopped pillars secured via five riveted latches to the frontplate, the backplate carrying the outside countwheel and steel detent and cut for the anchor along the upper edge, previously with bolt and shutter maintaining power 208cms (6ft 10ins) high.
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,015 - 9,400 US$6,260 - 16,000
86 | Bonhams 88 An early 18th century quarter repeating table timepiece Jasper Taylor in Grays Inn, London The inverted bell top case previously ebonised, but now polished to reveal the carcass wood, with moulded cornice over shaped side apertures (now filled with replacement panels) to a moulded base and block feet, the 7 inch square brass dial with engraved wheatear border enclosing the winged cherub’s head spandrels, silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with half-quarter marks, the matted centre with shaped mock pendulum aperture, chamfered date aperture and polished oval signature, the single gut fusee movement with five knopped and finned pillars (one latched), reinstated verge escapement on a knife edge and with pull quarter repeat on two bells, the backplate decorated with foliate scrolls and birds centred by a cherub 42cms (16ins) high.
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,015 - 9,400 US$6,260 - 16,000
FINE Clocks | 87 89 W A good early 19th century mahogany longcase domestic regulator Brockbanks, London the drum shaped hood surmounted by a well carved pineapple finial over fish scale side frets and large carved volutes, the breakfront trunk with a full length door with ebony line inlay on a matching base with intricately moulded plinth supporting matching carved volutes, the 13.5 inch one piece silvered Roman dial with minute track and lozenge five-minute markers enclosing the running seconds dial and blued steel hands, the weight driven movement united by five knopped pillars, the going train with maintaining power and deadbeat escapement, the ‘scape wheel of five crossings, the long steel crutch to an oval-section ebonised wooden rod pendulum with T-bar suspension and engraved rating nut 234cms (7ft 8ins) high.
£6,000 - 8,000 €7,700 - 10,000 US$9,500 - 13,000
88 | Bonhams 90 A good early 19th century mahogany floorstanding regulator William Deal, London. The movement possibly supplied by Thwaites. The triangular pediment over a ripple moulded cornice and canted front angles to the hood, the sides with glazed inspection panels, the long door with similar canted angles framing the panelled door of excellent colour and figure, to a tall base with applied moulding to bracket feet, the 12 inch silvered circular dial with concentric Arabic minute ring enclosing the large subisidiary dials, the seconds with Observatory marks and the hours with rare stylised blued steel moon hand, the substantial movement with shaped rectangular plates united by five cannon-barrel pillars and secured to the one-inch-thick mahogany seatboard by three heavy brass L-shaped brackets, the single weight driven train with Harrisons maintaining power and high count pinions, the ‘scape wheel set in endstops and with deadbeat escapement and large jewelled pallets to a long steel crutch with micrometer regulation, the wooden rod pendulum terminating in a large brass lenticular bob, suspended from a heavy brass bracket spanning the plates from front to back, the small brass weight suspended on a six-spoke pulley 2.07m (6ft 9ins) high.
£6,000 - 8,000 €7,700 - 10,000 US$9,500 - 13,000
FINE Clocks | 89 91 A fine mid 19th century mahogany regulator with rolling impulse to the wooden rod pendulum Pennington, London The hood with stepped caddy top over ripple moulding and canted front angles, the rear interior felt lined to repel dust and the sides with applied moulding, the trunk set with a long glazed door revealing the wooden rod pendulum flanked by canted corners on a tall base with applied moulded panel on a plinth and block feet, the 12 inch painted circular dial with concentric minute band enclosing large subsidiaries for running seconds with Observatory marks and Roman hours below, the weight driven movement with rectangular plates united by four turned pillars, the wheels of six crossings and with high count pinions and Harrisons maintaining power to the deadbeat escapement, the steel crutch terminating in a brass impulse wheel acting against the wooden rod pendulum suspended from a heavy brass bracket on the backboard and terminating in a large brass bob with rating nut, the rod with inlaid brass strip on the contact point 2m (6ft 7ins) high.
£20,000 - 25,000 €26,000 - 32,000 US$32,000 - 40,000
A very similar regulator by Pennington with identical dial is illustrated in Roberts, English Precision Pendulum Clocks, Schiffer, Fig 21-40.
Provenance: Purchased from Raffety Fine Antique Clocks, 1998.
90 | Bonhams 92 A good late 18th century hoop and spike wall alarm timepiece and oak case Benjamin Gray, London The signed 3.5 inch Roman break arch dial with foliate spandrels and applied signature plate to the arch, the chapter ring with half hour lozenge marks and quarter hour track to the chamfered inner edge, the finely matted centre with alarm setting disc and single blued steel hand, the posted frame, two train weight driven movement with verge escapement, with finely finished footed cocks to the top plate, housed within an oak case of near contemporary construction. Case 25cm (10in) high, clock 12cm (4.75in) high
£3,000 - 4,000 €3,800 - 5,100 US$4,800 - 6,300
Benjamin Gray was born in 1676 and was Clockmaker to George II from 1742. He worked in Pall Mall in 1727 then in St. James Street, returning to Pall Mall in 1752. He was a reputable maker and examples of his work can be found in the Guildhall Museum. He died in 1764. For the latter part of his working life he was in partnership with his son in law, Francois Justin Vulliamy. The quality of finish of the current lot is similar to the brass lantern timepiece by Thomas Tompion number 547, illustrated in Evans, Carter, Wright, Thomas Tompion 300 Years, Water Lane Publishing, 2013, p550.
FINE Clocks | 91 93 94 A second quarter of the 18th century ebonised A late 18th century mahogany balloon clock bracket clock and wall bracket and bracket Jason Cox, Long Acre, London Francis Perigal, Royal Exchange, London The inverted bell top case surmounted by a cast brass handle over Of characteristic design surmounted by a removeable spire caddy with the glazed break arch doors and side panels, raised on a shallow reticulated brass frets, crossbanding and boxwood stringing, raised plinth base and pad feet, mounted on the possible original ebonised on a tapered bracket with moulded upper edge, the whole base wall bracket with complex convex and concave mouldings, the front section sliding forward to reveal a winding key compartment above sliding forward, the signed 6 inch silvered Roman and Arabic dial with and a cabinet key drawer concealed below, the signed 8 inch enamel applied Indian mask spandrels and regulation subsidiary dial to the Roman and Arabic dial with cast brass bezel and blued spade hands, arch, the matted centre with applied silvered signature plaque, mock the substantial signed twin train chain fusee movement with rise pendulum and calendar apertures, the twin train fusee movement with and fall regulation, deadbeat escapement rack striking on a bell, the verge escapement, tapered crown wheel arbour, five knopped pillars circular plates united by six knopped pillars and engraved with profuse and rack strike on a bell with trip repeat, the backplate engraved with foliage and flowers over the oval signature escutcheon. Clock 61cm foliate scrolls, the pendulum lock with wheatear motifs. Clock 44cm (24in) high, bracket 31cm (12in) high (17.25in), bracket 21cm (8.25in) £5,000 - 7,000 £2,500 - 3,500 €6,400 - 8,900 €3,200 - 4,500 US$7,900 - 11,000 US$4,000 - 5,500
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95 96 A late 18th century mahogany bell top table clock An early 20th century mahogany quarter chiming Bryant & Son, London table clock of small size Surmounted by a handle and four cone finials over shaped pierced John Walker, London, number 6243 sound frets to a moulded plinth base on brass ogee bracket feet, The bell top case surmounted by a brass handle and four turned the front door with silk- backed pierced brass quadrants, the 6.75 finials, over stop fluted canted corners, engraved brass foliate side inch arched brass dial with strike/silent in the arch over a Roman and frets, brass lined compressed arch door with engraved brass sound Arabic chapter ring, matted centre with date aperture and arched frets, raised on the shallow brass lined plinth base with bracket feet, silvered signature plaque, the twin wire fusee movement with knopped the signed 4.75 inch Roman and Arabic dial with foliate spandrels, pillars, verge escapement and rack strike on the bell, the backplate strike/silent subsidiary dial to the arch and matted centre, the triple with a line border enclosing a pattern of foliate scrolls 50cms (19.5ins) chain fusee movement with anchor escapement and London pattern high. pendulum, chiming the quarters on a rack of eight bells and striking the hour on a coiled gong. 40cm (15.75in) £3,000 - 5,000 €3,800 - 6,400 £4,000 - 6,000 US$4,800 - 7,900 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500
FINE Clocks | 93 The following ten lots are part of the Literature tom robinson horological collection. Robinson; The Longcase Clock, Antique Collectors Club, 1981, figs 3/6, 3/7 and 3/8. Thomas Owen Robinson wrote the standard horological reference work ‘The Longcase Clock’. First published in 1981, it was revised and “Fromanteel’s famous advertisement included a reference to clocks reprinted in 1982, 1995 and 1999. No collector, curator, cataloguer that “...may be made to go a week, or a moneth, or a year, with once or dealer should be without it. In his original foreword, Charles Allix winding up”, and figure 3/6 shows a year timepiece movement of writes “The result of his acute observation, spread over more than half c.1675 which came to light some years ago in a very sorry state. a century, is a marvellous new book in which the plates are as good The dial was missing and posts riveted to the front plate showed that as the text. There has never been anything quite like it before. Part of another dial had been fitted in the nineteenth century, but this had also what distinguishes it and makes it special is that the author seems to disappeared. The pallets and crutch, back cock, and bolt and shutter have thought of every question which has perplexed others and has had been lost, and the pinions renewed. dealt with it with the insight of the true expert. The author’s practical the train is made up as follows: ability has been another great asset.” Tom had a particular passion Great wheel 124 barrel diameter 2 and 7/16ths for the rare and unusual, and it is our pleasure to offer these examples Second wheel pinion 16 from his own collection, many of which are featured in what is widely second wheel 112 regarded as one of the great horological reference works. centre pinion 14 centre wheel 120 97 fourth wheel pinion 8 An interesting year-going longcase clock with fourth wheel 112 one-and-a quarter-second pendulum, in the manner escape pinion 7 of Ahasuerus Fromanteel (Largely 20th century) escape wheel 72 the architectural case with rising hood centred by a mount engraved with a mermaid and Fromanteel-style laurel leaf swags tied with With 1.25 seconds pendulum the escape wheel takes three minutes ribbons, Corinthian barley twist columns over a and a long trunk with per rotation and the centre wheel roates in twelve hours. The three raised panels to the front and sides, the base with similar applied barrel rotates once in thirty one days, so twelve turns are required panel and a double skirt, the associated 9.25 inch square brass for a duration of 372 days, which means that the clock functions dial with winged cherubs head spandrels, Roman chapter ring with satisfactorily in a case of 6ft 4ins total height. The barrel arbor is aperture above XII for minutes 1-15, and a subsidiary dial below XII for divided, the great wheel being riveted to a short arbor, the front part of running seconds 1-60 three times, secured by latches to the weight which is supported in an extended bearing in the rear of the barrel as driven movement of tall rectangular plates measuring 8.5ins by 4.75ins shown in figure 2/19. united by six knopped and finned pillars latched to the frontplate, The six pillars and the dial feet are latched (figure 3/7). Spare holes the renewed five wheel train with large barrel and high count pinions, toward the top of the front plate probably accommodated some form terminating in an anchor escapement, the pendulum suspended from of indirectly driven minutes indicator. The pendulum regulator (figure a tapering steel L-shaped bracket supporting a fine screw set with an 3/8) shoud be compared with that fitted to the A.Fromanteel clock engraved brass index marked 0-50, the long two part pendulum with shown in figure 2/1. It works by raising or lowering the suspension lenticular bob 1.93m (6ft 4ins) spring through the slotted block or ‘chops’, thus changing the effective lenth of the pendulum. The amount of movement can be read off the £5,000 - 10,000 adjusting nut (which is divided 0-50) against a fixed pointer. Joseph €6,400 - 13,000 Knibb often used a similar regulator but with a wing nut instead of the US$7,900 - 16,000 circular index. The porportions of the escapement are interesting, the distance between the pallet arbor and escape pinion centres being approximately one and a half times the escape wheel diameter. The pallets therefore embrace almost half the wheel as in the Fromanteel mentioned above and the escaping arc is consequently very small. With an adequate supplementary arc, the total swing of the pendum is under 2ins. The clock performs very happily with a driving weight of only 16lb., no doubt helped by its unconventional design which uses one less wheel and pinion than the average year clock.”
94 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 95 98 A late 17th century ebonised thirty hour longcase clock with subsidiary seconds Daniel Quare, London the associated ebonised case with carved cresting centred by a gilt ball finial and pierced fretwork supported on barley twist three-quarter and -quarter columns with gilt wood capitals and bases, the long trunk door with three raised panels and a half round moulded edge, centred by a lenticle, the base raised on bun feet, the ten inch square brass dial with single line enclosing the winged cherubs head spandrels interspersed by foliate engraving, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring signed between V and VII ‘Daniel Quare, London’, with dotted half-quarter marks, the matted centre with silvered subsidiary seconds ring and rose-engraved centre over a chamfered and decorated date aperture, with blued steel hands, the tall rectangular movement plates united by four knopped and finned pillars, the four- wheel going train with anchor escapement, the strike train with outside countwheel striking on a bell 2.08m (6ft 10ins) high
£3,000 - 5,000 €3,800 - 6,400 US$4,800 - 7,900
Illustrated second edition pages 4 (dial and movement) and 5 with the caption ”Thirty-hour clock with 10ins. dial signed ‘Daniel Quare, London’ c.1685 and with original hands. Very substantial centre- pinion movement with five leaved pinion for fly and double-cut hoop wheel. Ebonised pine case with panelled door, original carved cresting and original tongues to rising hood. Total height including finial 6ft. 10ins.”
96 | Bonhams 99 A late 17th century parquetry walnut longcase clock the flat topped rising hood with barleytwist columns and ebonised mouldings over a long door with a pair of sixteen-leaf flower heads and quarter ‘spandrels’ on a matching base on ball feet, the associated movement with ten inch square brass dial with winged cherubs head spandrels, Roman and Arabic chapter ring, matted centre and chamfered date aperture, with bolt and shutter maintaining power to the movement with five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and outside countwheel strike on a bell 1.92m (6ft 3.5ins) high.
£7,000 - 10,000 €8,900 - 13,000 US$11,000 - 16,000
Illustrated on the front cover of the second edition of ‘The Longcase Clock’ and illustrated on page 1 and in figure 5/2 with the caption “The olivewood case shown in figure 5/2 has now been completely restored and furnished with a contemporary anonymous 10ins. dial and movement. The hood has been re-converted to rising action and the missing front columns carefully copied from those surviving at the rear. New bun feet have been provided and all appropriate mouldings re- ebonised.”
FINE Clocks | 97 100 Y An interesting 17th century style ebony and rosewood Hague-style wall timpeiece The backplate bearing the signature Edward East, London, 1763. Largely 20th century. The rectangular case with moulded glazed side panels and front door, raised on turned ball feet, the velvet-covered dial measuring 7 5/8ths of an inch by 7 inches and mounted with a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the pierced gilt hands set on a petal-engraved centre, the whole dial hinged to the left hand side and opening to reveal the spring driven movement with tall rectangular plates united by four urn pillars pinned to the backplate, the four-wheel going train terminating in a verge escapement on a knife edge, with short bob pendulum 25cms (10ins) high.
£3,000 - 5,000 €3,800 - 6,400 US$4,800 - 7,900
98 | Bonhams 101 A late 17th century walnut marquetry longcase clock Christopher Gould, London the associated case with flat topped hood over pierced fretwork and barley twist columns, the trunk door with three inlaid panels of birds and flowers on a matching base, the 11 inch square brass dial signed along the lowermost edge Chr. Gould, Londini fecit, with single line border enclosing the elaborate winged cherubs head spandrels interspersed by foliate engraving, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring enclosing the subsidiary seconds dial, matted centre, decorated date aperture and ringed winding squares, the movement with five knopped and finned pillars, anchor escapement and now with rack strike on a bell 2.07m (6ft 9ins) high.
£6,000 - 8,000 €7,700 - 10,000 US$9,500 - 13,000
Illustrated colour plate 5 second edition, further illustrated figs 4/44-4/48.
FINE Clocks | 99 102 An extremely rare Anglo-Goanese carved Together with a 17th century style pierced brass winding key with ebony quarter repeating table clock large oval handle with pierced and engraved decoration. 40cms The movement and dial late 17th century by John Barnett, London. (15.5ins) high. The case possibly 19th century. The case carved all over with peonies, carnations and other exotic £15,000 - 20,000 flowers within a full pattern of elaborate foliate scrolls over a chip- €19,000 - 26,000 carved background, the caddy top centred by a cast handle over US$24,000 - 32,000 long glazed apertures to each side, the section above each panel pierced for sound, both front and back door frames carved, raised Literature on cast foliate bun feet, the 7.5 inch square brass dial with winged This clock is illustrated and discussed in Dawson Drover, Parkes: Early cherubs head spandrels interspersed by foliate engraving and a English Clocks, ACC, plates 686 and 687 and described as late 17th strike/not strike lever at XII, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter century. ring enclosing the rose-engraved matted centre with decorated date aperture and signed between VII and V John Barnett, Londini fecit, the twin gut fusee movement with six knopped pillars (one replaced) uniting the rectangular plates, with reconverted verge escapement rack striking on a bell and repeating the quarters on a run of three graduated bells and hammers, the backplate signed in a scroll between the twin outside clicks with a symmetrical pattern of foliate scrolls.
100 | Bonhams 103 A late 17th century ebony table timepiece John Ebsworth, London The caddy top over rectangular glazed side apertures to a moulded base on brass bun feet, the seven inch square brass dial with winged cherubs head spandrels interspersed by engraved foliage, framing the (later) silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the matted centre with ringed winding square, decorated date aperture and rose engraved centre, the single gut fuse movement united by four ring-turned latched pillars, with verge escapement and reinstated quarter repeat train on two vertical bells and hammers, the backplate signed ‘John Ebsworth Londini Fecit in a foliate cartouche amid a symmetrical pattern of flowerheads and foliage surrounding the outside click. Together with a pierced brass 17th century style winding key. 37cms (14.5ins) high. (2)
£5,000 - 7,000 €6,400 - 8,900 US$7,900 - 11,000
FINE Clocks | 101 104 W A very rare early 18th century grande-sonnerie striking walnut longcase clock Ambrose Hawkins, Exeter the overhanging cornice set on a cushion moulding supported by turned barleytwist three-quarter and quarter columns over a long trunk door with engraved brass escutcheon centred by a lenticle and raised on a crossbanded base, the 11 inch square brass dial with engraved wheatear border enclosing the crown and cherub spandrels, the silvered Roman chapter ring signed between V and VII ‘Amb= Hawkins de Exon fecit’, with Arabic five-minute numerals sitting outside of the minute ring, further decorated with half-quarter marks and fancy half hour markers, to a quarter hour track, the finely matted centre with three ringed winding squares, silvered Arabic seconds ring and a decorated chamfered date aperture, the substantial rectangular movement plates united by ten ringed and turned pillars, with split frontplate to allow more convenient access to each of the three trains, the going train with anchor escapement, the hours struck by a hammer and bell operated by a steel rack mounted on the backplate, the quarters actuated via a pinned countwheel further set on the backplate and sounding on a smaller bell and hammer every fifteen minutes, the backplate also cut with an aperture to allow for easy removal of the pallets through a shaped aperture in the upper centre, the hole delicately engraved with scrolled and hatched decoration 2.08m (6ft 10ins) high.
£10,000 - 15,000 €13,000 - 19,000 US$16,000 - 24,000
Literature Robinson The Longcase Clock Antique Collectors Club, 1981, p141, plates 7/10, 7/20, 7/21, 7/22 and 7/23.
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“Grande sonnerie striking is rare, particularly in longcase clocks. The and a warning piece to intercept the warning wheel. The warning lever mechanism is complidated and therefore must have been expensive to is released by the count wheel just as the latter comes to rest. The produce, and the invention of quarter repeating action in 1676, usually quarter striking is let off by four pins in the minute wheel (figure 7/19). restricted to bracket clocks, provided a simpler and more acceptable solution to telling the time at night. In the backview (figure 7/20) note the cut-away section to enable the pallets to be withdrawn without the complicated manoeuvre so often Few examples were the work of provincial makers but figure 7/18 required. The engraving round the square aperture for the pallet arbor shows the 11ins dial of one signed ‘Amb:Hawkins de EXON fecit’ matching that round the calendar aperture, is a rare feature. The next which should be dated 1700-05 as he died in the latter year. The view (figure 7/21) shows the pins in the countwheel and some of the engraving is of god quality, note the wheat-ear border and small minute decorative steel work. Because of the hammer position, the quarter numerals with simple half-quarter markings. the crown and cherub striking train winds anti-clockwise and has a plain barrel. The hour pattern spandrels (C&W No. 8) came into use c1700, so this maker striking needs a five wheel train (figure 7/22) because eight days of was not behind the times! grande sonnerie is equal to thirty-two days of normal hour striking, so winding is again anti-clockwiwse. If, at the design stage, the two The movement is shown in figure 7/19. Note the divided front plate striking trains had been transposed, their direction of running would with a separate section for each train and braces to preserve alignment have been reversed and all trains would have wound clockwise. Then between the sections. Divided front plates are not often found as late all the barrels could have been grooved - evidently the barrel grooving as this, probably because of the extra work involved - this movement engine used here could not cut a reversed groove. As has been has ten pillars! Note also the unusual hexagonal socket for the hour indicated, the movement contains many interesingg features as is often hand. the case with the better quality provincial work.
The hour striking is by rack, and despite the four strikings of each hour The case (figure 7/23) is of walnut veneered on pine and is of provincial the snail is attached to the hour wheel so the positioning of the latter origin, indicated by the pine carcase and slightly clumsy proportions is critical. On a later movement the snail would have been mounted of the hood. The caddy top is a restoration and the skirting round the on a star wheel and stepped on quickly just before the hour to prevent plinth covering the lower crossbanding indicates that it should have bun the risk of wrong numbers. The rack tail is squared on to an arbor and feet. This is confirmed by figure 4/50 which shows the sockets for the the rack is on the backplate (figure 7/20), with the rack spring between front feet, the rear sockets presumably having been broken away. Note the plates. Locking is effected by the downward movement of the rack the cushion moulding on the hood. The height is 7ft. 2ins. excluding the hook after the last stroke. The quarter striking is controlled by a count finial.” wheel, and pins projecting from the face of the latter depress a warning lever squared on to an abor carrying a lever to raise the rack hook
FINE Clocks | 103 105 A good early 18th century provincial double basket top quarter repeating timepiece James Johnson, Chichester the stepped repousse basket top centred by male and female busts and eight urn finials over rectangular glazed panels, a moulded base and squat brass feet, the 6.75 inch square brass dial with winged cherub spandrels framing the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with half-quarter marks and elaborate half hour markers, the finely matted centre with ringed winding squares, mock pendulum and decorated date aperture, the single gut fusee movement with verge escapement repeating the hours and quarters on three bells and hammers, the backplate signed in a foliate cartouche amid a series of scrolls and flowerheads centred by a cornucopia of fruit 46cms (18ins) high.
£5,000 - 7,000 €6,400 - 8,900 US$7,900 - 11,000
104 | Bonhams 106 A very rare first half of the 18th century walnut longcase clock showing solar time Joseph Williamson, London the square topped case with overhanging cornice and blind fretwork quadrants supported by brass-mounted three-quarter and quarter columns to the hood, the long door with feather banded edge on a similar base, the 12 inch arched brass dial signed on a recessed silvered plaque ‘Horce indicantur Apparentes involutis AEquationibus’ (“The apparent hours are indicated by complicated equations”), Josephus Williamson, Londini’, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with floating lozenge half-hour markers, all set below a large 5.5inch diameter dial in the arch giving the annual calendar, the date marked by the position of a steel hand with Sun mask tip on a stellar recess, the substantial movement with rectangular plates united by five knopped pillars and set with a large tapering bracket to the earr upper edge carrying the toothed calendar wheel and shaped equation cam driven by an endless screw geared via a long vertical arbor to a 24 hour wheel lower down in the train, with anchor escapement and rack strike on a vertical bell, the brass pendulum suspended from an L-shaped lever connected to the edge of the cam and pivoted so that as the date moves forward and the cam rotates, the pendulum is raised or lowered. 2.3m (7ft 7ins) high
Literature Illustrated and discussed in Robinson pp180-184, figures 8/31 to 36
£10,000 - 15,000 €13,000 - 19,000 US$16,000 - 24,000
The purpose of this clock was to show apparent solar time rather than mean solar time. Mean time is the ‘average’ of time over the course of 365 solar days, and it varies with the time on a sundial over the course of the year. This means that when setting a clock from a sundial, one has to add or subtract a certain number of minutes to reach mean time. This clock is provided with a cam connected to the pendulum suspension that automatically raises or lowers the rod incrementally over the year.
FINE Clocks | 105 107 A good 30-hour longcase movement with short verge bob escapement and nine-inch engraved dial. Now contained in an associated case. The nine inch square brass dial bordered by a single line border enclosing large flowerheads and foliage to the corners, the centre further engraved with an urn of flowers filling the centre, set over a chamfered date aperture, the silvered chapter ring with outer Arabic minute track,’wheatear’ half hour marks and an inner quarter hour track, with two blued steel hands, the weight driven movement with nearly square plates measuring 7and1/8th ins by 7ins, united by four knopped pillars pinned to the backplate, the four wheel going train with verge escapement, the strike train with outside countwheel mounted on the backplate striking on a large vertical bell, the long steel hammer mounted on a pair of brass extension pieces to the side of the movement the associated mid 18th century country-made case with square topped hood over turned three-quarter columns and narrow door with ogee arched top, dated 1749 below the initials DE 1.89m (6ft 2.5ins) high
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500
106 | Bonhams 108 A late 17th century ebony table clock Jonathan Puller, London The caddy top surmounted by a well finished tied bud handle and four urn finials over foliate scroll sound frets, the front door mounted with winged mask escutcheons, over the shallow plinth base raised on claw and ball feet, the signed 5.5 inch dial with winged cherub mask spandrels, strike/silent lever over XII, the well matted centre with shaped mock pendulum, calendar aperture and finely executed hands, signed ‘Jonat. Puller London, below the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with fancy cruciform half hour markers, the two train movement re-converted to verge, with rack strike on a bell, the broad plates united by six baluster pillars, engraved with wheatear borders enclosing daffodils and tulips among foliate scrolls, centred on the signature plaque inscribed ‘Jonathan Puller Londini Fecit’ 37cm (14.5in)
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500
Jonathan Puller is recorded as being apprenticed to John Miller circa 1676 and being a freeman of the Clockmakers Company between 1683 and 1707.(1)
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109 A late 17th century ebony veneered quarter Joseph Knibb was born in 1640. It is assumed that he served his repeating table clock with pull bar repeat apprenticeship under his cousin Samuel Knibb in Newport Pagnell Joseph knibb, London from 1655 to 1662. He began his independent career working just The caddy top surmounted by a tied bud handle and three pierced outside the City of Oxford, but by the mid 1660s had moved within its brass foliate frets over a pierced silk-backed sound frets and long jurisdiction. There was some initial resentment to his becoming Free glazed rectangular panels to a moulded plinth base, the six inch of the City and it was only through the support of the University, where square brass dial with winged cherubs head spandrels flanking the he matriculated as a gardener, that he was granted Freedom in 1678 strike/not strike lever above XII and the signature ‘Joseph Knibb, on payment of a fine of 20 nobles and a leather bucket. London’ below VI, the Roman chapter ring with Arabic minute band and fleur de lys half hour marks issuing from the quarter-hour track, In 1670 Joseph moved to London, this was the same year that his the centre finely matted and sporting a pair of blued steel hands, past Master, Samuel who had moved to the capital in 1662, died, with latched dial feet to the twin gut fusee movement with verge and it was natural that Joseph should carry on the family firm. At this escapement on a knife edge, with rack strike on a bell for the hours time of the very early years of the pendulum clock, London provided and repeating the quarters on a smaller bell and hammer on activation a wonderful opportunity for an ambitious young man with an inventive of one of the two bars mounted horizontally between dial and horological brain. By 1677 he had earned such a reputation that he frontplate and protruding from the sides of the case, the movement was commissioned to supply a turret clock for Windsor Castle. More plates united by five baluster shaped pillars, the backplate with a royal work followed and in 1682 Knibb was paid for work carried single line border enclosing a symmetrical pattern of eight flowerheads out for Charles II. He took on nine apprentices, including John Drew among foliage, in September 1676 and Brounker Watts in January 1684. He was 34cms (*13.5ins) high Assistant to the Clockmakers Company in 1689 and is well recorded in the Companys accounts until 1697 when he retired to Hanslop. He £60,000 - 80,000 died in December 1711. €77,000 - 100,000 US$95,000 - 130,000
108 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 109 110 A good mid 18th century quarter repeating, brass-bound ebonised table clock James Stevens, London the inverted bell top with turned brass handle over shaped glazed side sound frets on a plinth base and brass ogee bracket feet, each of the glazed panels with a brass bezel, the 6.75 inch arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary dial in the arch over a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, matted centre with chamfered date aperture and mock pendulum aperture, the twin wire fusee movement with five knopped pillars, the verge escapement rack striking on a bell and repeating the quarters on six bells and hammers on demand, the signed backplate with a single line border and unusually featuring three figures realistically engraved in 18th century dress 49cms (19ins) high.
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
110 | Bonhams 111 Y A rare first half of the 18th century gilt metal mounted tortoiseshell quarter repeating table clock with alarm Robert Hodgkin, London the arched case surmounted by a large foliate cast urn on an inverted caddy, applied to all corners with ormolu mounts and raised on scroll feet,the 6.75 inch arched brass dial with an engraved wheat ear border framing the sunburst cast mount, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring intersected at XI and I by the subsidiary dials for rise- and-fall regulation and alarm set, the twin fusee movement with verge escapement and rack strike on a bell, repeating the quarters on four bells, the backplate signed in a cartouche surrounded by foliate scrolls within a wheatear border, all revealed by the large rear glazed door with cast ormolu frame 58cms (23ins) high.
£7,000 - 10,000 €8,900 - 13,000 US$11,000 - 16,000
FINE Clocks | 111 112 A very rare 18th century gilt metal mounted ebony Joseph Antram was Clockmaker to George I but, according to Jagger veneered, quarter chiming table clock with full in ‘Royal Clocks’ no examples of his work currently exist in the Royal calendar and probable royal connection to Collection. Jagger states that there used to be an example by him george I and his wife Sophie Dorothea with unusual striking options for one or six bells. It is not known Joseph Antram, London when this clock left the Royal collection. When one considers the the ebony veneered case on an oak carcass, the inverted caddy highly unusual strike train in the current lot and the hidden engraving, top surmounted by a brass handle on a brass block, the side sound detailed below, it is almost certain that this lot is the clock to which apertures silk backed and mounted with highly decorative pierced and Jagger refers. engraved brass panels of interlaced foliage, the back door glazed, but with a brass frame and matching quarter panels in the arch, the The Royal provenance was mentioned again in a report in the front door with similar panels and brass framing, on a moulded base Horological Journal of January 1951 - this clock is illustrated with the and cast block feet, the eight inch arched brass dial with eight applied following commentary: cherub and scroll mounts within scroll-engraved decoration, the “Joseph Antram was clockmaker to King George I, but very little arch set with a shaped sector revealing date, month (with number of is heard of him, I have heard that he made some equation clocks, days), day and deity, set above the silvered signature plaque ‘Joseph but have never seen an example. The clock illustrated in Fig. 2 is Antram, Watch & Clock Maker to his Majesty G R London, over a pair a beautiful example of his work, in the arch are weekly, monthly of subsidiary dials for rise-and-fall-regulation marked 0-60 and for and annual calendar dials. The subsidiary dials are for pendulum strike selection, namely “Silent All; Strike only the Hour; Strike Hours regulation and strike silent. This has an unusual arrangement, & Quar; Strike Hour and Quarters on 6 bells”. the silvered Roman allowing the quarters to be struck on one or six bells at will. The front and Arabic chapter ring with floating half hour markers and lozenge- plate bears a German inscription which translated reads : Sophie shaped half-quarter markers, the finely matted centre with mock Dorothea, born 15.9.1666 at Ceile, died 13.11.1726 in Ahlden, pendulum aperture and three winding squares, the triple gut fusee married Oct.11th, 1682 to Georg Ludwig, later George I of England, movement with seven knopped and finned pillars, with pivoted verge born 7.6.1660, died 22.6.1727. The unfortunate Sophie Dorothea was escapement with unusual rise and fall system using an L-shaped bar married to the King of England, but was disowned by him and never and a long split suspension block straddling the verge arbor, with came to this country, being held captive at Ahlden for years and it is rack strike on a bell for the hours and a run of up to six bells for the an interesting speculation who in England was sufficiently interested to quarters 52cms (20ins) high. send her a London clock.”
£10,000 - 15,000 €13,000 - 19,000 US$16,000 - 24,000
112 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 113 113 An early 19th century French gilt and patinated The inspiration for this case is usually given as J.L. David’s 1784 bronze mantel clock depicting ‘The Oath of the painting of the moment when the three Horatii brothers, symbols Horatii’ of ancient Roman valour, taking a sacrificial oath before their father, Grellier, a St Pre Martinique holding three swords, to stand together against the Curiatii. The base The three brothers each modelled wearing armour with an arm panel depicts the battle scene with the surviving brother standing outstretched over the altarpiece mounted with gilt martial trophies and amidst his dying siblings and slain enemies. laurel wreaths, facing their father depicted with arms raised, set on A similar clock, part of the Royal collection, can be seen in Cedric the rectangular plinth base, cast with a gilt bas-relief of the brothers Jagger, Royal Clocks, plate 195, Robert Hale, London 1983. fighting the Curiatti, the signed 4 inch Roman dial with engine turned centre, the drum movement signed ‘Cleret’, with silk suspension and outside countwheel strike on a bell. 61cm (24in)
£7,000 - 10,000 €8,900 - 13,000 US$11,000 - 16,000
114 | Bonhams 114 Y A good late 17th century French brass-inlaid tortoiseshell mantel clock Balthazar Martinot, Paris The tall rectangular case with caddy top surmounted by the figure of the young Mercury over four bold urn finials, each of the uppermost corners set with eagles over further scroll and foliate mounts on scroll feet to the bombe base, the glazed front door revealing the tiled-effect interior inlay and set with a floral swag, the 6.25 inch gilt brass dial with every minute engraved to the periphery and set with twelve blue and white enamel Roman numerals, with original shaped steel hands, the twin barrel movement now with anchor escapement, but retaining the original outside countwheel with star-shaped crossings and engraved hours, striking on a bell 61cms (24ins) high.
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
Balthazar Martinot, (1637-1695) was Clockmaker to Louis XIV.
FINE Clocks | 115 115 A mid 18th century mahogany quarter repeating table clock with moonphase Alex Giroust, Coventry Street, London the knopped handle over a crisply moulded inverted bell top and cornice, shaped glazed side panels and a plinth base, the 7 inch arched brass dial with engraved foliate scrolls framing the painted and silvered moonphase, the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with chamfered innner edge, the matted centre with mock pendulum and date apertures and applied silvered nameplate, the movement united by five knopped and double-finned pillars, with twin gut fusees and now converted to anchor escapement (pendulum lacking), rack striking the hours on a single bell and repeating the quarters on six bells and hammers, the backplate decorated with a symmetrical pattern of a pair of eagles heads and foliate scrolls within a wheatear border, 47cms (18.5ins) high
£4,000 - 6,000 €5,100 - 7,700 US$6,300 - 9,500
116 A second half of the 18th century ebonised table clock William Harrison, London The inverted bell topped case with central handle over a moulded cornice and long side apertures (now filled), the front door with fret work quadrants, to a stepped moulded base on block feet, the 6.75 inch arched brass dial signed in a shaped recessed silvered plaque flanked by subsidiary dials for strike/silent and rise and fall egulation,r the silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with scroll spandrels and silvered centre with date aperture, the movement with five knopped pillars and verge escapement rack striking on a bell, the backplate well engraved with a pattern of symmetrical foliate scrolls within a single line border 50cms (19.5ins) high.
£3,000 - 4,000 €3,800 - 5,100 US$4,800 - 6,300
Loomes lists three William Harrisons working in London in the third quarter of the 18th century when this clock was made. The most famous of these was William Harrison (CC1763, d1816), son of John Harrison the great horologist who solved one of the greatest scientific problems of the age, ie that of finding longitude at sea using timekeepers. The final machine, a large silver cased watch known as H4 was made with Williams help and it was he who physically took it on its test voyage to the West Indies. H5, the final timekeeper is signed ‘John Harrison and Son’.
116 | Bonhams 117 A good third quarter of the 18th century mahogany table clock with enamel dial Edward Tutet, London The inverted bell top case with a hinged handle over complex mouldings and brass fillet, the glazed front door with brass lined quadrants, each with an applied foliate mask fret, raised on a shallow plinth base and block feet, the 7 inch circular white enamel Roman and Arabic dial with pierced blued steel hands, with strike/not strike lever to the right quadrant, the signed twin fusee movement with verge escapement and rack strike on a bell, the thick plates united by five knopped pillars and engraved with flowers amongst foliate scrolls, centred on the signature cartouche. 45cm (17.75in)
£3,000 - 5,000 €3,800 - 6,400 US$4,800 - 7,900
Edward Tutet was apprenticed to Joseph Bosley on the 2nd September 1754 for 7 years at a sum of £42 (Clock & Watchmaker Apprentice Records 1710-1810, Dennis Moore 2003). He was free of the Clockmakers Company in 1765 and Master in 1786. He died in 1792. A bracket clock by Tutet can be found in ‘The Wetherfield Collection of Clocks’ by Eric Bruton p.112.
His son, also called Edward, was a freeman of the Clockmakers Company between 1792 and 1811 in London. He is recorded as working abroad in 1813.
118 An interesting ebonised quarter chiming table clock of small size James Bullock, London The bell topped case surmounted by a handle and four ball finials over fish-scale side frets on a moulded plinth base and brass ogee bracket feet, the replacement 5.5 inch arched one-piece signed dial with subsidiary Chime/Silent dial set within engraved foliate scrolls, the earlier triple fusee movement with shouldered plates united by four knopped pillars, with verge escapement striking the hours on a bell and chiming the quarters on a run of eight bells, the backplate now decorated with foliate scrolls surrounding an oval signature 40cms (15.5ins) high.
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
The back of the dial shows filled winding square holes and moved dial feet along with the scratched inscription “Remade by W.A.Watkins, Lincolns Inn 1909” and again in the same hand “Cleaned April 16/17, 3rd year of the Great War”
FINE Clocks | 117 119 A good late 19th century French ormolu- mounted marble lyre clock with swinging bezel The case with applied foliate mounts, swags of flowers and martial trophies, on an oval base, the 3.75 inch enamel Arabic dial with good matching lyre shaped gilt hands enclosed by the swinging bezel set with 48 brilliants on a gridiron rod, the circular movement striking on a bell 48cns (18.5ins) high.
£2,500 - 3,500 €3,200 - 4,450 US$3,700 - 5,500
118 | Bonhams 120 A fine and rare late 19th century ormolu-mounted burr walnut lyre clock Planchon, Paris The case surmounted by a sunburst mask over swags of flowers and applied beading to the oval base on turned feet with applied running frieze, the five inch enamel dial with floral swags between the Arabic numerals, with good pierced and engraved gilt hands, the circular movement stamped with the Vincenti trademark and further marked Planchon, Paris, 6386, with Brocot type suspension and outside countwheel strike on the bell 50cms (19.5ins) high
£2,500 - 3,500 €3,200 - 4,450 US$3,700 - 5,500
FINE Clocks | 119 121 A good mid 19th century brass-inlaid mahogany quarter chiming table clock John Berryhill Cross, 70, Cornhill, London The arched case with carved finial and twin chamfered finials supported on gilt metal Egyptian figures on canted corners, inlaid with fine foliate scrolls in brass and set to each side with architectural brass sound frets with velvet backing, all raised on large ball feet, the signed 7.5 inch one-piece signed silvered dial with subsidiaries for rise and fall regulation and for strike/silent over the Roman hours and good blued steel moon hands within a pattern of engraved foliage, the substantial triple chain fusee movement with deadbeat escapement chiming the quarters on a run of eight bells and hammers and striking the hours on a pair of bells and hammers, 78cms (30.5ins) high.
£1,000 - 1,500 €1,300 - 1,900 US$1,600 - 2,400
120 | Bonhams 122 A scarce second quarter of the 19th century mahogany quarter chiming table clock with lever escapement Viner, 235 Regent Street, London The top of the case inset with a large bevelled glass panel over a plain entablature, brass side handles, glazed panels and front door, raised on a deep double plinth base with integral drawer, the signed eight inch enamel Roman dial with fleur-de-lis hands and gilt sight ring, the signed twin train chain fusee movement with large lever platform escapement and maintaining power, chiming the quarters on a rack of eight graduated bells and striking the hour on a coiled blued steel gong. 52cm (20.5in)
£6,000 - 8,000 €7,700 - 10,000 US$9,500 - 13,000
FINE Clocks | 121 123 A first quarter of the 19th century French gilt bronze and verdi antico pendule au char Galle, Rue Vivienne, Paris The chariot drawn by two horses at the gallop and surmounted by the the figure of Cupid holding the reins, raised on a rectangular marble base with applied beaded border and attributes of Cupid, over four lion paw feet, the signed enamel Roman dial with moon hands formed as the rim of an six spoked wheel, the drum movement with flattened lower edges to the plates, silk suspension and outside countwheel strike to a bell. 38cm (15in)
£6,000 - 8,000 €7,700 - 10,000 US$9,500 - 13,000
122 | Bonhams 124 A good late 18th century French ormolu-mounted grey and white marble mantel clock Gavelle l’Aine a Paris Surmounted by a palm leaf pagoda over birds heads and drapes to the upper section supporting a pair of urns and the signed 4.75 inch enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic quarters with matching pierced gilt brass hands, raised on four tapering pillars to a shaped inverted bowfront base on toupie feet, the movement with silk suspension and numbered outside countwheel strike on the bell, the signed plates united by pinned pillars and flattened lower edge 49cms (19ins) high.
£1,500 - 2,000 €1,900 - 2,600 US$2,400 - 3,200
FINE Clocks | 123 125 A good late 18th century mahogany bow front stick barometer J Fasana, Bath the broken swan neck pediment centred by a turned brass finial over an ebony-lined trunk to an urn-shaped ebonised cistern cover flanked by canted sides, the signed silvered dial with engraved scale from 27 to 31 inches and set with seven weather predictions, the level recorded via a rack-and-pinion vernier scale 1m (3ft 3ins) high.
£1,000 - 1,500 €1,300 - 1,900 US$1,600 - 2,400
126 An 18th century mahogany angle barometer The upright trunk with well turned cistern cover and moulded edge, terminating in a point, the silvered dials marked for 28 to 31 inches over a 24 inch long engraved scale, each inch divided into fortieths, with five weather predictions; Stormy, Rain, Variable, Fair and Very Dry 90cms (35 ins) high.
£3,000 - 5,000 €3,800 - 6,400 US$4,800 - 7,900
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124 | Bonhams 127 An early 18th century walnut marquetry stick barometer The arched cornice surmounted by three ball finials over freestanding barleytwist columns to a long trunk with concave moulded edge, terminating in a turned cistern cover, the glass framed by inlaid running flowers, the twin silvered scales with seven weather predictions and a scale from 28 to 31 inches with sickle shaped recording hand 1.13m (3ft 8.5ins) high
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
128 A second half of the 18th century mahogany angle barometer Dominic Barret the inverted L-shaped frame enclosed by a moulded edge and terminating in a hinged box-cistern, the angled tube reading against a paper scale over 15 inches divided into 77 sections, with seven weather predictions and signed ‘Dom. Barret Fecit’, the level recorded by a shaped pointer on a wire runner 88cms (34.5ins) high.
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FINE Clocks | 125 129 A finely crafted modern walnut bracket clock The main springs are the only part of this clock not made entirely by with pull quarter repeat and wall bracket in the John Marshall. Everything else is made from ‘the ground up’. manner of Thomas Tompion To obtain the exact form of moulding for the cornice, for instance, John Marshall, at Halfpenny, Kendal John, like the best clockmakers of the past, would make a cutting tool The well figured case surmounted by a tied bud handle over the caddy to give him the exact form that he wanted. and complex entablature mouldings, each side with a gilt cast brass foliate side fret over pierced foliate scroll walnut panels with green The case mounts are cast using the lost wax method, so John silks, the glazed front door with conforming gilt brass sound fret to the painstakingly carved originals in pear or boxwood from which to take upper rail and foliate escutcheons to the uprights, the rear door fitted moulds. He entered it into the Craft Competition organised by the with a finely fretted walnut panel, raised on the moulded plinth base Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in May 1994 and was awarded with four turned gilt brass feet and moulded wall bracket, the signed the silver medal. The competition was widely reported in the specialist 6.5 inch brass dial with a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with press at the time. cruciform half hour markers, set within four subsidiary quadrants, for regulation (top left), strike/not strike (top right) and pendulum hold John was born in Hailsham, Sussex in 1935 and learnt cabinetmaking fast to the lower corners, the remainder of the dial profusely engraved and furniture design at Rycotewood College in Thame. A spell of with flowers and foliage within a stylised foliate border, elements of National Service interrupted his first job as an antique furniture restorer which were taken from the design of the Tulip Tompion, the twin for Bobbys of Eastbourne. He left Bobbys for another firm in the town, fusee movement with verge escapement, rack and pinion rise and fall Dickens and French, and was then approached to join one of the regulation and Tompion’s double lever pull repeat mechanism striking great reproduction furniture makers and restoration workshops, Arthur on two bells, the shaped frontplate united to the backplate by seven Brett’s in Norwich, Norfolk. knopped and finned latched pillars, the signed backplate engraved with foliate scrolls, birds and entwined snakes centred on the oval John’s love of clockmaking began in 1960 when, in his spare time, he signature cartouche, the regulation and repeat work mounted on restored a three train musical clock movement. His particular passion engraved ‘tear drop’ cocks. Clock 39cm (15.25in), with bracket 57cm has always been the early makers such as Thomas Tompion, Henry (22.5in) Jones and Edward East, when each movement would reveal more of the craftsman behind it. Cases built on sound architectural priniciples £12,000 - 18,000 have always appealed too. €15,000 - 23,000 US$19,000 - 29,000 Since his silver medal win, John has made two others of this model in ebony veneered cases. The current lot took John well over 1000 hours at the bench to create, it is the only walnut example in existence and he has no plans to make any more.
126 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 127 130 A fine second half of the 20th century copy of the gilt-metal mounted, burr walnut siphon-tube barometer in the Royal Collection at Hampton Court Palace supplied by Thomas Tompion Surmounted by a large flaming urn finial on a moulded plinth over a trunk set with a mounted Doric pilaster on a plinth flanked by a pair of scroll side pieces over a pair of columns and shaped bow-fronted lower section set with an engraved silvered inverted scale ranging from 28 to 31 inches with seven weather precictions, signed Tompion, London, the recording nibs operated by a pair of rack-and-pinion knobs below, further set to the base with two silvered calendar dials registering the date and month 1.1m (3ft 8ins) high
£5,000 - 7,000 €6,400 - 8,900 US$7,900 - 11,000
This barometer is a faithful copy of the one that Thomas Tompion supplied to Hampton Court Palace in the early 18th century. The original is illustrated and discussed in Goodison, English Barometers 1680-1860, Potter 1968, plates 140-142. A related example sold in these rooms 7th July 2009, lot 3 sold for £6,000 hammer price.
128 | Bonhams 131 “The Dolphin Clock” A contemporary skeleton timepiece, billed as “The World’s Largest Skeleton Clock” M.C. Taylor, Bournemouth and F.H.Whitlock, 2004, Number 5. the very substantial frame based on the Concorde aeroplane Delta wing design and united by five graduated pillars, the uppermost one split to allow for the swing of the centrally mounted 24-inch compound pendulum terminating in a pair of 5 inch diameter brass spheres, with aluminium and brass grasshopper escapement acting on the 9.5inch diameter ‘scape wheel, with electric remointoir actuated via a pair of brass weights suspended to the rear, the time shown on a 16inch diameter brass chapter ring with dotted minute track and applied red cartouche hour markers, all mounted on a red marble base with presentation plaque 180cms high (5ft 10.5 ins) high to the top of the sphere.
£3,000 - 5,000 €3,800 - 6,400 US$4,800 - 7,900
Dent of London commissioned a batch of domestic skeleton clocks from Fred Whitlock in the early 1970s. Rather than base the frames on traditional scrolls or architecture, their frames were inspired by the contemporary record-breaking aeroplane, Concorde and it’s Delta- wing. It is estimated that only 25 were ever completed for Dents, and one of them is illustrated by Roberts, ‘British Skeleton Clocks’ Woodbridge, Fig 5/14a, b, c, d.
FINE Clocks | 129 132 A fine third quarter of the 19th century St Pauls Cathedral skeleton clock with indirect winding Thomas Reynoldson, Hull The frames surmounted by a ‘dome’ and towers, united by heavily knopped pillars and raised on a velvet pedestal and mahogany base carved with a stiff leaf border and scrolled foliate feet, the 10 inch silvered Roman dial, the numeral plaques contained with a pierced foliate border, the blued steel hands of elaborate form, over the exposed skeletonised rack strike and motionwork, the twin train chain fusee movement with deadbeat escapement, rack striking the hour, with passing strike on the half hour, the movement indirectly wound via winding arbors in the carved base, each driving a 7 inch wheel of six crossings, connected to the fusee via a smaller wheel. 66cm (26in)
£5,000 - 7,000 €6,400 - 8,900 US$7,900 - 11,000
130 | Bonhams 133 A third quarter of the 19th century ‘third series’ greatwheel skeleton timepiece with passing strike James Condliffe, Liverpool The Arabesque frames united by four screwed knopped pillars, raised on a rectangular brass base with four ball feet and silvered signature plaque, mounted on an oval mahogany base, the 4.75 inch silvered Roman dial with outer minute track and moon hands, the single train spring barrel movement with deadbeat escapement, 5.25inch greatwheel of six crossings, with passing strike on the hour to a gong housed in the base. 33.5cm (13.25in)
£2,000 - 3,000 €2,600 - 3,800 US$3,200 - 4,800
FINE Clocks | 131 134 Y A fine mid 19th century engraved gilt brass greatwheel skeleton timepiece John Roskell Junior, late Robert Roskell and Son, Liverpool The well formed inverted ‘Y’ shaped frames with shaped terminal, united by four screwed pillars, the foremost frame and barrel cap profusely engraved with foliate scrolls, raised on gilt brass base and rosewood pedestal, the 2.75 inch enamel Roman chapter ring with moon hands, the single train chain fusee movement with 3.75 inch great wheel of six crossings, maintaining power, anchor escapement with jewelled pallets to the ‘scape wheel of five crossings and glass rod pendulum 32cm (12.5in)
£2,500 - 3,500 €3,200 - 4,500 US$4,000 - 5,500
132 | Bonhams 135 An early 19th century Anglo-French month going greatwheel skeleton timepiece The inverted ‘Y’ frame with floral collets raised on a shaped white marble base with applied gilt metal border, set on an ebonised oval base on ball feet, the 3.5 inch enamel Arabic dial with gilt hands and exposed motionwork to the centre, the single train chain fusee movement with tictack escapement and silk suspension, the greatwheel of seven crossings mounted directly on to the large fusee, the spring barrel half exposed mounted in the base. 35cm (13.75in)
£1,500 - 2,500 €1,900 - 3,200 US$2,400 - 4,000
FINE Clocks | 133 136 A unique and highly complex early 19th century weight driven skeleton clock with experimental escapement Invented by James Wright, made for him by the clockmaker George Andrew Jepson in 1826 The dial: The silvered brass dial consisting of four interlinked circles, measuring between 2.5 and 8.5 inches in diameter; the smallest showing running seconds and engraved in Arabic fives around an engraved band, the second partially etched in black with an open centre revealing the hour, the third with banded decoration to its periphery and carrying the full signature “Inventum a Jacobo Wright quondam Coll: Hert et nuper Aul Mag: Oxon 1826 Jepson Fecit.” and the largest in the form of an open centred ring showing minutes, again, marked in Arabic fives with an engraved band to the inner edge, with original blued steel hands. The seconds are shown on the uppermost dial via a running hand advancing every two seconds. The minutes are shown on the largest dial and are driven directly from the centre wheel. The hours are displayed through an aperture and are shown on a weight-activated jumping hour system; on the half hour, a three-wheeled pin begins to lift a weight set below the hour dial, as the minute hand revolves, the weight is lifted over a pulley so that precisely on the hour, the pin is released and the hour jumps forward.
The Movement: The lead weight fixed on a double pulley to give longer duration and driving a barrel of 16 turns, wound via a protected winding square accessible only on pulling forward the hinged thermometer plate, to a series of three geared winding wheels; the great wheel driving a 16 leaf pinion to a 360-toothed centre wheel measuring 10 inches in diameter with six finely shaped tapered crossings, directly driving the minute hand; the centre wheel also drives a 6 leaf pinion linked to a substantial, solid steel 30-toothed ‘scape wheel. The scape wheel is controlled by a wedge shaped sapphire entry pallet acting in conjunction with a jewelled deadbeat-type exit pallet. These pallets are set onto an ingenious system of counter-balanced pivoted levers that transfer impulse to the gilt wood ‘dumb bell’ balance mounted above, set on a knife edge suspension, and terminating at each end with a turned brass timing disc, japanned black and offering some form of micrometer regulation via a pair of endless screws.
All of the above is set within a heavy brass frame, the plates measuring 5/8ths of an inch thick and cast in the form of a stylised hour glass united by four plain turned pillars All set beneath a rectangular framed glazed hood that.
The Case: In two parts in mahogany, the upper part of rectangular cross section that carries the movement and dome, set with a moulded cornice over a recessed centre panel and crisply carved foliate volutes to each corner, applied to the front with a 12 inch long mercury thermometer with large bulb and engraved silvered scale measuring from minus 10 to plus 110 degrees, the brass scale itself hinged at the right hand side and when opened will display the shuttered winding square for the winding arbour; this plinth is further set on a circular-section column terminating in a short socle and square base on squat bun feet Total height including the dome is 2.05m (6ft 9in) high. Movement frame height 27cm (10.5in) high.
£20,000 - 30,000 €26,000 - 38,000 US$32,000 - 48,000
134 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 135 137 A rare late 19th century French year going mantel timepiece The movement stamped Pons, Medaille D’Or The 4 inch enamel chapter ring with outer minute track and Roman numerals with blued steel hands enclosing the recessed centre with enamel subsidiary seconds dial surrounding the visible ‘scape wheel, all within a moulded bezel mounted on a pierced frame with subsidiary enamel dial below entitled ‘Regulateur Marchant 400 jours. Brevete SGDG’, the single barrel movement with five wheel train, the pendulum mounted above the main dial and comprising of a pair of heavy brass lenticular bobs mounted on a pierced frame with regulation nut above, now set under a later dome and base 31cms (12ins) to the top finial, 47cms (18ins) to the top of the dome
£2,500 - 3,000 €3,200 - 3,800 US$4,000 - 4,800
A clock with similar frame and equipoise pendulum is illustrated in Derek Roberts, ‘Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks’ Schiffer, Fig.9.22 A,B.
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FINE Clocks | 137 138Y A very fine and rare second quarter of the 19th century ormolu-mounted, rosewood quarter repeating table clock Vulliamy, London, No. 917 The rectangular case with stepped chamfered top surmounted by an ormolu eagle with outstretched wings, looking to the left and grasping a tapering fluted rod, the sides set with arched glazed panels secured by gilt filets, the front door mounted with a pair of turned roundels, on a plinth base with squat turned circular feet, the arched one piece silvered dial with Roman numerals enclosed by an engraved minute track, with blued steel heart shaped hands set over a matt and burnished scroll mount, all within an angled gilt sight ring, the chain fusee movement with arched plates united by tapering pillars, the frontplate stamped ‘HOLMDEN’, the anchor escapement to a rectangular section pendulum rod terminating in a heavy brass bob with screw adjustment, the hours and quarters repeated on three bells and hammers on pulling the cord set to the left hand side of the case, complete with twin brass runners mounted to the underside of the case 35cms (13.75ins) high.
£10,000 - 15,000 €13,000 - 19,000 US$16,000 - 24,000
Delivered to Mr Lyttleton June 17th 1826.
138 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 139 139 A good and rare mid 19th century English giant Provenance: carriage clock with enamel dial Purchased by the vendor from Meyrick Nielson of Tetbury in June Charles Frodsham, 115 New Bond Street, London, 2042 1973 for £4000. The giant case with shaped handle centred by fine graduated flutes over a bold cornice, heavy bevelled glass side panels and a stepped The ribbed case used for the current lot is very rare. Derek Roberts base on block supports, each of the corners canted and cast with illustrates Frodsham number 2188, with its “particularly elegant” fluting graduated flutes, the 3 inch white enamel Roman dial with minute in ‘Carriage and other Travelling Clocks, figure 19-14. To the best of track enclosing the blued steel fleur de lys hands and signature, set our knowledge, the only other example to be published is illustrated within a finely engraved gilt mask of flowers and foliage, within a gilt in Allix and Bonnert, Carriage clocks, Antique Collectors Club, 1984 sight ring, the twin chain fusee movement with five turned pillars Plate IX/38 which shows an identical case retailed by one of the other uniting the substantial plates, the going train with maintaining power great 19th century horologists, Dent. to the fusee and endstop to the contrate wheel, terminating in a large gilt platform supporting the engraved freesprung balance cock with diamond endstone to the cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, the strike train sounding a single blow on the half hours and the full hour on the hour, the backplate signed in full ‘CHAS. FRODSHAM, Clockmaker to the Queen, 115, NEW BOND ST., LONDON. 2042’, the solid rear door with shuttered winding squares 25.5cms (10ins) high.
£15,000 - 25,000 €19,000 - 32,000 US$24,000 - 40,000
140 | Bonhams 140 Y A fine mid 19th century rosewood mantel clock Provenance: The clock was inherited by the vendor who was informed Arnold, Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, number 825 that it had purportedly been a gift from Queen Victoria to a Lady in The case with large square viewing glass to the stepped top, over Waiting (a relative of the then owner). The name of this individual has lappet moulding, brass lined glazed side apertures and the arched door unfortunately been lost to history. Queen Victoria was a prolific giver of with engraved gilt brass sight ring, the rear door with shuttered winding gifts and is known to have been a patron of Frodsham’s. holes, raised on a plinth base and four circular brass feet, the 3.5 inch dial with signed white enamel Roman chapter ring bordering the foliate Similar examples were sold in these rooms 9th July 2013, lots 96 and and floral engraved centre, within the finely pierced and engraved 97. foliate scroll gilt brass mask, the twin train chain fusee movement The treatment of the dial and mask are very similar to Arnold and engraved with subsidiary seconds dial to the backplate, English lever Frodsham 823 (lot 96), while the overall design of the case is mirrored platform escapement with cut and compensated bimetallic balance, by Charles Frodsham 1457 (lot 97). Arguably the current lot displays maintaining power and rack strike with repeat on a gong, signed the best features of both clocks. ‘Arnold, Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, 825’ 20cm (8in) Frodsham purchased Arnold’s business in 1843 and continued to use £20,000 - 30,000 the name alongside his until the mid 1850’s. An example from this €26,000 - 38,000 period is illustrated in Alex and Bonnert, page 270, which features a US$32,000 - 48,000 similar subsidiary seconds dial to the backplate.
FINE Clocks | 141 141 An exceptional second quarter of the 19th century The following regulators by Arnold and Dent are recorded by Mercer, mahogany floorstanding regulator of eight day Roberts, Staeger and Robinson. duration with zinc and brass gridiron pendulum and signed backplate No. 256. circa 1830. Striking regulator with regulator dial layout, wood Arnold & Dent, Strand, London. Number 239 rod pendulum with lead bob. See Antiquarian Horology 6/86 p184 The arched hood with silvered sight ring framed by inlaid crescents, No 259 Mercer the backboard made of solid mahogany 1.25 inches thick, the trunk No 293 illustrated Roberts, figure 13-7, circa 1832 with rippled throat moulding to the top and bottom and set with a long No 294 Mercer pl 42 circa 1832 jewelled pallets, mercury pendulum. glazed door revealing the pendulum and silvered beat scale, the frame No 295 circa 1832, mercury pendulum. Private collection. felt-lined to deter dust, over a recessed flame mahogany panel to the No 308 Mercury compensation pendulum with iron jar, c1833. See base raised on a stepped plinth and block feet, the 12 inch circular Sothebys 3/1972 silvered dial with concentric minute track enclosing the subsidiary No 461 Mercury pendulum, circa 1838. mercury pendulum. Mercer seconds dial engraved with Observatory marks over the full signature p161. running across the centre, the Roman hour subsidiary dial surrounding the engraved number, the movement secured to the 1.25 inch Unnumbered circa 1834, Robinson p406/07. Mercury pendulum. mahogany seatboard via three screws to L-shaped brackets on the Unnumbered circa 1835, Robinson p408. Mercury pendulum. slightly arched plates united by five heavy turned pillars, the wheels Unnumbered hour and half hour strike circa 1835 (no ref) of six crossings and with high count pinions, maintaining power, Unnumbered illustrated in Roberts, figures 13-8, A-F. deadbeat escapement, sapphire jewelled pallets with micrometer regulation to the long steel crutch with brass fork to the zinc and steel gridiron pendulum, the small brass-covered weight suspended on a The current lot is the earliest recorded example by the Arnold and pulley of six crossings 1.91m (6ft 3ins) high Dent partnership.
£25,000 - 30,000 €32,000 - 38,000 US$40,000 - 48,000
142 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 143 Image courresy of Charles Frodsham Limited.
142 Y A very fine and rare third quarter of the 19th The small series of wall regulators made by Charles Frodsham during century rosewood month going wall regulator his lifetime are all rather different. Looking at both Vaudrey Mercer, with Frodsham’s twin jar mercury pendulum “The Story of the Frodshams” AHS 1981 (i) and Derek Roberts Charles Frodsham, No 84 Strand, London, No 1320 “English Precision Pendulum Clocks”, Schiffer, 2003, (ii) the following the slim rectangular case surmounted by a low chamfered caddy list can be compiled, all signed Charles Frodsham, 84 Strand. top over solid sides and a long glazed door with brass frame, the door revealing a pierced and carved foliate section below the dial, Number 983, ormolu mounted rosewood with mercury pendulum (ii) the interior with choice rosewood figuring and detachable boxwood fig19-14. beat scale signed CHAS FRODSHAM 84 STRAND, LONDON and stamped with two scales, the upper surface in inches 2-0-2 and the Number 1097, mahogany with mercury pendulum in a steel jar (ii) fig lower in degrees, 3.5-0-3.5, the whole case terminating in a concave 19-15. foot, the 6 inch square dial with gilt engraved brass corners of foliate scrolls on a hatched ground framing the signed silvered Roman dial Number 1165, month going wall regulator with twin jar mercury with outer minute track, blued steel moon hands and a subsidiary pendulum, illustrated (ii) fig19-16 with identical pendulum to the seconds dial with alternating Arabic numerals and Observatory current lot. marks, the single train movement with arched plates united by four pillars stamped ‘Medaille D’Or Paris’ 1827’ and numbered 5814, the Number 1271, long duration with a movement supplied by Pons and large spring barrel and five-wheel train terminating in a Brocot-type bearing his stamp for 1827. “Pons was well known for his regulators deadbeat escapement, the crutch suspended from a bridge mounted many of which incorporated a centre sweep seconds’ hand, which on the backplate with micrometer regulation to the fork impulsing is probably why Frodsham ordered it from him rather than make it the pendulum which is suspended from a brass bracket on the himself.” (ii) backboard and consisting of a brass-sleeved cylindrical rod mounted with a pair of nine inch high glass phials of mercury set on a stirrup Number 1310 walnut. Length 5’3” with ormolu mounts. (ii) and secured by open retaining rings, the stirrup terminating in a turned pointer and with highly detailed silvered rating nut scaled from Number 1311. Walnut length 4’7” with steel jar mercury pendulum, 0 to 72 with additional twin vernier scaled 0-10 1.09m (3ft 6.5ins) and up-and-down dial. (ii) high Number 1607, month going wall regulator with mercury pendulum (i) £15,000 - 20,000 €19,000 - 26,000 US$24,000 - 32,000 The exceptional pendulum in the current lot is only shown in one other clock, number 1165, see Roberts, Figure 19-16. This was a design that Frodsham first announced in 1866, and a reproduction of the original published design is shown as Figure 19-10.
144 | Bonhams FINE Clocks | 145 143 A fine early 19th century Austro-Hungarian mahogany grande sonnerie laterndluhr J.N. Swoboda in Pesth The nine glass case of good colour and figure with boxwood stringing, of characteristic form, surmounted by the triangular pediment over the square hood, narrow trunk and square base section with shaped pendant finial, the signed 6 inch Roman dial with gilt bezel, silvered chapter ring, matted gilt centre and blued steel hands, the weight driven going train with deadbeat escapement, maintaining power and gridiron pendulum, the hours and quarters each powered by a spring barrel, striking on two coiled blued steel gongs mounted on the seatboard via a brass bracket
£5,000 - 7,000 €6,400 - 8,900 US$7,900 - 11,000
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144 145 Portrait of John Ellicott FRS, Clockmaker to his Portrait of Thomas Mudge (Chaloner Smith 16) Majesty (Chaloner Smith 17) Mezzotint by Charles Townley, 1772, a good impression of the second Mezzotint by Robert Dunkarton, a fine impression of the second final final state with the inscription in the lower margin, on laid paper 38cms state with the inscription in the lower margin, on laid paper, trimmed (15ins) x 28cms (11in)(Plate) inside the platemark 37.2cms (14 5/8in) x 27.2cms (11 1/8ins)(Sheet) £800 - 1,200 £1,000 - 1,500 €1,000 - 1,500 €1,300 - 1,900 US$1,300 - 1,900 US$1,600 - 2,400 Provenance: Provenance: The Ronald A. Lee Collection, Sotheby’s London, 28 November 2001, The Messer Collection of English Furniture, Christie’s, London, 5 lot 74. December 1991, lot 10. 146 Portrait of Thomas Mudge Later printing of the stipple engraving by Luigi Schiavonetti after Nathaniel Dance, 16 x 12.8cms (Image) £300 - 500 €375 - 625 US$460 - 780
FINE Clocks | 147 Index
A J Antram, Joseph, London 112 Jacot, Henri 41 Arnold & Dent, London 141 Jepson, George Andrew 137 Arnold and Son, John, London 25 Johnson, James, Chichester 105 Arnold, Charles Frodsham 140 K B Knifton, Thomas 78, 79 Barnett, John, London 102 L Barret, Dominic 128 Le Roy, Paris 32 Barwise, London 2 LeRoy & Cie, Paris 13 Beauvais, Paul, London 77 Leroy et Fils 4 Brockbanks, London 89 LeRoy et Fils, London 43 Brocot & Delettrez, Paris 60 M Bryant & Son, London 95 Marshall, John, Kendal 129 Bullock, James, London 118 Martinot, Martinot, Paris 114 C Mathews, London 28 Camerden and Forster, New York 54 Molyneux, Robert, London 26 Cartier 52 Moricand, Cht 20 Comber, Richard, Lewes 33 Moser 40 Condliff, James, Liverpool 133 Moser, Paris 47 Cooke and Sons, T., London 27 Mudge and Dutton, Thomas & William 66 Courvoisier, Auguste 19 N Courvoisier, Paris 64 Norton, Eardley, London 48 Cox, Jason, London 93 P Cross, John Berryhill, London 121 Pace, Edmund, London 22 D Payne and Co., London 3 Dalloz a St Claude 18 Pennington, London 91 Deal, William, London 90 Perigal, Francis ,Royal Exchange, London 94 Delander, Daniel, London 71 Pistor, Edward, London 50 Dent, London 23, 24 Planchon, Paris 11, 12, 120 Drocourt 42, 45 Player, Robert, London 70 Dutton, Matthew & Thomas 30 Pons 136 Dutton, William, London 29 Puller, Jonathan, London 108 E Q East, Edward, London 85, 86 Quare, Daniel, London 98 Ebsworth, John, London 104 Quelch, John, Oxford 75 Edward & Sons, London 1 R Ellicott, London 67 Reynoldson, Thomas, Hull 132 F Robert-Houdin, Jean EugËne 53 Fasana, J., Bath 125 Roblin & Fils Freres, Paris 7 French, Royal Exchange 59 Roskell, John Junior, Liverpool 134 Frodsham, Charles, London 139 S Frodsham, London 58 Samuell, John 80 Frodsham, No 84 Strand, London 142 Stevens, James, London 110 Fromanteel and Clarke 36 Swoboda, J.N., Pesth 143 Fromanteel, Johannes, Londini 74 T G Taylor, Jasper, London 88 Galle, Rue Vivienne, Paris 123 Taylor, M.C., Bournemouth 131 Garnier, Paul, Paris 8 Tompion, London 87 Garon, Peter, London 69 Tutet, Edward, London 117 Gavelle l’Aine, Paris 124 V Giroust, Alex, London 115 Viner, London 122 Goodacre, S., London 56 Vulliamy, London 138 Gorstelow, Richard, London 81 W Gould, Christopher, London 101 Wagstaff, Thomas, London 49 Graham, George, London 65 Walker, John, London 96 Gray, Benjamin 92 Webster, William, London 34 Grellier, St Pre Martinique 113 Whitebread, William, London 51 Grignion, Thomas, London 37 Williamson, Joseph, London 106 Guery, Michel, Paris 76 Windmills 73 H Windmills, Joseph, London 68 Hammersley, J, London 21 Z Hancock, C.F., London 63 Zoller, Martin 16 Harrison, William, London 116 Hawkins, Ambrose, Exeter 103 Hodgkin, Robert, London 111 Holmes, London 35 Huygens, Amsterdam 38 Period Design A Regency and later Enquiries Tuesday 16th December 2014 mahogany quarter Michael Lake Knightsbridge, London chiming bracket clock +44 (0) 20 8963 2813 the dial signed Robert Wood, [email protected] Kent Road, London £4,000-6,000
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bonhams.com/chinese 150 | Bonhams A rArE impEriAl gilT-bronzE EnquiriEs FinE CHinEsE ArT And HArdsTonE And glAss +44 (0) 207 468 8248 Thursday 14 May 2015 EmbEllisHEd ‘doublE pHoEnix’ [email protected] New Bond Street, London vEssEl And linEr Qianlong (1736-1795) Closing date for entries 21.2cm (8 3/8in) high Friday 20 March 2015 inviTATion To Consign Sold for £482,500
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Lots Sales, we may use screens on which images of the Lots will be between a Seller and a Buyer. require written confirmation from the principal confirming Exceeding €500,000 0.25% are available for inspection prior to the Sale and it is for you to projected. This service is provided to assist viewing at the Sale. Bank: National Westminster Bank Plc the agent’s authority to bid. Nevertheless, as the Bidding satisfy yourself as to each and every aspect of a Lot, including The image on the screen should be treated as an indication Address: PO Box 4RY Bonhams’ responsibility to you Form explains, any person placing a bid as agent on behalf 8. VAT its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, history, only of the current Lot. It should be noted that all bids 250 Regent Street You have the opportunity of examining the Lot if you want to of another (whether or not he has disclosed that fact or the background, authenticity, style, period, age, suitability, quality, tendered will relate to the actual Lot number announced by London W1A 4RY and the Contract for Sale for a Lot is with the Seller and not identity of his principal) will be jointly and severally liable with The prevailing rate of VAT at the time of going to press is 20%, roadworthiness (if relevant), origin, value and estimated selling the Auctioneer. We do not accept any responsibility for any Account Name: Bonhams 1793 Limited Trust Account with Bonhams; Bonhams acts as the Seller’s agent only (unless the principal to the Seller and to Bonhams under any contract but this is subject to government change and the rate payable price (including the Hammer Price). It is your responsibility errors which may occur in the use of the screen. Account Number: 25563009 Bonhams sells the Lot as principal). resulting from the acceptance of a bid. Subject to the above, will be the rate in force on the date of the Sale. to examine any Lot in which you are interested. It should be Sort Code: 56-00-27 please let us know if you are acting on behalf of another remembered that the actual condition of a Lot may not be as 5. BIDDING IBAN Number: GB 33 NWBK 560027 25563009 Bonhams undertakes no obligation to you to examine, person when bidding for Lots at the Sale. The following symbols are used to denote that VAT is due on good as that indicated by its outward appearance. In particular, investigate or carry out any tests, either in sufficient depth or the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium: parts may have been replaced or renewed and Lots may not We do not accept bids from any person who has not If paying by bank transfer, the amount received after the at all, on each Lot to establish the accuracy or otherwise of any Equally, please let us know if you intend to nominate another † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer’s be authentic or of satisfactory quality; the inside of a Lot may completed and delivered to us one of our Bidding Forms, deduction of any bank fees and/or conversion of the currency Descriptions or opinions given by Bonhams, or by any person person to bid on your behalf at the Sale unless this is to be Premium not be visible and may not be original or may be damaged, either our Bidder Registration Form, Absentee Bidding Form of payment to pounds sterling must not be less than the on Bonhams’ behalf, whether in the Catalogue or elsewhere. carried out by us pursuant to a Telephone or Absentee Bidding Ω VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer as for example where it is covered by upholstery or material. or Telephone Bidding Form. You will be asked for proof of sterling amount payable, as set out on the invoice. Form that you have completed. If we do not approve the Price and Buyer’s Premium Given the age of many Lots they may have been damaged and/ identity, residence and references, which, when asked for, you You should not suppose that such examinations, investigations agency arrangements in writing before the Sale, we are entitled * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on or repaired and you should not assume that a Lot is in good must supply if your bids are to be accepted by us. Please bring Debit cards: there is no additional charge for purchases made or tests have occurred. to assume that the person bidding at the Sale is bidding on his Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer’s Premium condition. Electronic or mechanical parts may not operate your passport, driving licence (or similar photographic proof with personal debit cards, issued by a UK bank. Debit cards own behalf. Accordingly, the person bidding at the Sale will or may not comply with current statutory requirements. You of identity) and proof of address. We may request a deposit issued by an overseas bank, deferred and company debit cards Bonhams does not make or agree to make any representation be the Buyer and will be liable to pay the Hammer Price and should not assume that electrical items designed to operate from you before allowing you to bid. We may refuse entry and all credit cards will be subject to a 2% surcharge; of fact, and undertakes no obligation or duty (whether in Buyer’s Premium and associated charges. If we approve the on mains electricity will be suitable for connection to the to a Sale to any person even if that person has completed a contract or tort) in respect of the accuracy or completeness identity of your client in advance, we will be in a position to mains electricity supply and you should obtain a report from Bidding Form. of any statement or representation made by Bonhams or on
NTB/MAIN/11.14 NTB/MAIN/11.14 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bidding in person address the invoice to your principal rather than you. We will G Gold bullion exempt from VAT on the Hammer Price This notice is addressed by Bonhams to any person who may a qualified electrician on their status before doing so. Such Bonhams’ behalf which is in any way descriptive of any Lot You should come to our Bidder registration desk at the Sale require proof of the agent’s client’s identity and residence in and subject to VAT at the prevailing rate on the Buyer’s be interested in a Lot, including Bidders and potential Bidders items which are unsuitable for connection are sold as items of or as to the anticipated or likely selling price of any Lot. No venue and fill out a Bidder Registration Form on (or, if possible, advance of any bids made by the agent on his behalf. Please Premium (including any eventual Buyer of the Lot). For ease of reference interest for display purposes only. If you yourself do not have statement or representation by Bonhams or on its behalf in any before) the day of the Sale. The bidding number system is refer to our Conditions of Business and contact our Customer • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer we refer to such persons as “Bidders” or “you”. Our List of expertise regarding a Lot, you should consult someone who way descriptive of any Lot or any Estimate is incorporated into sometimes referred to as “paddle bidding”. You will be issued Services Department for further details. Price or the Buyer’s Premium Definitions and Glossary is incorporated into this Notice to does to advise you. We can assist in arranging facilities for you our Buyer’s Agreement. with a large card (a “paddle”) with a printed number on it. a Buyers from within the EU: VAT is payable at the Bidders. It is at Appendix 3 at the back of the Catalogue. to carry out or have carried out more detailed inspections and This will be attributed to you for the purposes of the Sale. 6. CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE BUYER AND SELLER prevailing rate on just the Buyer’s Premium (NOT the Where words and phrases are used in this notice which are in tests. Please ask our staff for details. Alterations Should you be a successful Bidder you will need to ensure that AND THE BUYER AND BONHAMS Hammer Price). Buyers from outside the EU: VAT is the List of Definitions, they are printed in italics. Descriptions and Estimates may be amended at Bonhams’ your number can be clearly seen by the Auctioneer and that it payable at the prevailing rate on both Hammer Price Any person who damages a Lot will be held liable for the discretion from time to time by notice given orally or in is your number which is identified as the Buyer’s. You should On the Lot being knocked down to the Buyer, a Contract for and Buyer’s Premium. If a Buyer, having registered under IMPORTANT: Additional information applicable to the Sale loss caused. writing before or during a Sale. not let anyone else use your paddle as all Lots will be invoiced Sale of the Lot will be entered into between the Seller and a non-EU address, decides that the item is not to be may be set out in the Catalogue for the Sale, in an insert in to the name and address given on your Bidder Registration the Buyer on the terms of the Contract for Sale set out in exported from the EU, then he should advise Bonhams the Catalogue and/or in a notice displayed at the Sale venue 3. DESCRIPTIONS OF LOTS AND ESTIMATES THE LOT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND YOU MUST Form. Once an invoice is issued it will not be changed. If there Appendix 1 at the back of the Catalogue. You will be liable to immediately. and you should read them as well. Announcements affecting FORM YOUR OWN OPINION IN RELATION TO IT. YOU ARE Contractual Description of a Lot is any doubt as to the Hammer Price of, or whether you are the pay the Purchase Price, which is the Hammer Price plus any the Sale may also be given out orally before and during the STRONGLY ADVISED TO EXAMINE ANY LOT OR HAVE IT The Catalogue contains an Entry about each Lot. Each Lot successful Bidder of, a particular Lot, you must draw this to the applicable VAT. At the same time, a separate contract is also In all other instances no VAT will be charged on the Hammer Sale without prior written notice. You should be alert to the EXAMINED ON YOUR BEHALF BEFORE THE SALE. is sold by its respective Seller to the Buyer of the Lot as attention of the Auctioneer before the next Lot is offered for entered into between us as Auctioneers and the Buyer. This Price, but VAT at the prevailing rate will be added to Buyer’s possibility of changes and ask in advance of bidding if there corresponding only with that part of the Entry which is Sale. At the end of the Sale, or when you have finished bidding is our Buyer’s Agreement, the terms of which are set out in Premium which will be invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. have been any. 4. CONDUCT OF THE SALE printed in bold letters and (except for the colour, which may please return your paddle to the Bidder registration desk. Appendix 2 at the back of the Catalogue. Please read the terms be inaccurately reproduced) with any photograph of the Lot of the Contract for Sale and our Buyer’s Agreement contained 9. PAYMENT 1. OUR ROLE Our Sales are public auctions which persons may attend and in the Catalogue. The remainder of the Entry, which is not Bidding by telephone in the Catalogue in case you are the successful Bidder. We you should take the opportunity to do so. We do reserve the printed in bold letters, represents Bonhams’ opinion (given on If you wish to bid at the Sale by telephone, please complete a may change the terms of either or both of these agreements It is of critical importance that you ensure that you have readily In its role as Auctioneer of Lots, Bonhams acts solely for and right at our sole discretion to refuse admission to our premises behalf of the Seller) about the Lot only and is not part of the Telephone Bidding Form, which is available from our offices or in advance of their being entered into, by setting out different available funds to pay the Purchase Price and the Buyer’s in the interests of the Seller. Bonhams’ job is to sell the Lot at or to any Sale without stating a reason. We have complete Contractual Description in accordance with which the Lot is in the Catalogue. Please then return it to the office responsible terms in the Catalogue and/or by placing an insert in the Premium (plus VAT and any other charges and Expenses to us) the highest price obtainable at the Sale to a Bidder. Bonhams discretion as to whether the Sale proceeds, whether any Lot is sold by the Seller. for the Sale at least 24 hours in advance of the Sale. It is your Catalogue and/or by notices at the Sale venue and/or by oral in full before making a bid for the Lot. If you are a successful does not act for Buyers or Bidders in this role and does not included in the Sale, the manner in which the Sale is conducted responsibility to check with our Bids Office that your bid has announcements before and during the Sale. You should be Bidder, payment will be due to us by 4.30 pm on the second give advice to Buyers or Bidders. When it or its staff make and we may offer Lots for Sale in any order we choose Estimates been received. Telephone calls will be recorded. The telephone alert to this possibility of changes and ask if there have been working day after the Sale so that all sums are cleared by statements about a Lot or, if Bonhams provides a Condition notwithstanding the numbers given to Lots in the Catalogue. In most cases, an Estimate is printed beside the Entry. Estimates bidding facility is a discretionary service and may not be any. the eighth working day after the Sale. Unless agreed by us in Report on a Lot it is doing that on behalf of the Seller of the You should therefore check the date and starting time of the are only an expression of Bonhams’ opinion made on behalf available in relation to all Lots. We will not be responsible for advance payments made by anyone other than the registered Lot. Bidders and Buyers who are themselves not expert in Sale, whether there have been any withdrawals or late entries. of the Seller of the range where Bonhams thinks the Hammer bidding on your behalf if you are unavailable at the time of 7. BUYER’S PREMIUM AND OTHER CHARGES Buyer will not be accepted. Payment will have to be by one of the Lots are strongly advised to seek and obtain independent Remember that withdrawals and late entries may affect the Price for the Lot is likely to fall; it is not an Estimate of value. the Sale or if the telephone connection is interrupted during PAYABLE BY THE BUYER the following methods (all cheques should be made payable to advice on the Lots and their value before bidding for them. time at which a Lot you are interested in is put up for Sale. We It does not take into account any VAT or Buyer’s Premium bidding. Please contact us for further details. Bonhams 1793 Limited). Bonhams reserves the right to vary the The Seller has authorised Bonhams to sell the Lot as its agent have complete discretion to refuse any bid, to nominate any payable. Lots can in fact sell for Hammer Prices below and Under the Buyer’s Agreement, a premium (the Buyer’s terms of payment at any time. on its behalf and, save where we expressly make it clear to bidding increment we consider appropriate, to divide any Lot, above the Estimate. Any Estimate should not be relied on as an Bidding by post or fax Premium) is payable to us by the Buyer in accordance with the the contrary, Bonhams acts only as agent for the Seller. Any to combine two or more Lots, to withdraw any Lot from a Sale indication of the actual selling price or value of a Lot. Estimates Absentee Bidding Forms can be found in the back of this terms of the Buyer’s Agreement and at rates set out below, Sterling personal cheque drawn on a UK branch of a bank statement or representation we make in respect of a Lot is and, before the Sale has been closed, to put up any Lot for are in the currency of the Sale. Catalogue and should be completed and sent to the office calculated by reference to the Hammer Price and payable in or building society: all cheques must be cleared before you made on the Seller’s behalf and, unless Bonhams sells a Lot auction again. Auction speeds can exceed 100 Lots to the hour responsible for the Sale. It is in your interests to return your addition to it. Storage charges and Expenses are also payable can collect your purchases; as principal, not on our behalf and any Contract for Sale is and bidding increments are generally about 10%. However Condition Reports form as soon as possible, as if two or more Bidders submit by the Buyer as set out in the Buyer’s Agreement. All the sums between the Buyer and the Seller and not with us. If Bonhams these do vary from Sale to Sale and from Auctioneer to In respect of most Lots, you may ask for a Condition Report on identical bids for a Lot, the first bid received takes preference. payable to us by the Buyer are subject to VAT. For this Sale the Bankers draft/building society cheque: if you can provide sells a Lot as principal this will either be stated in the Catalogue Auctioneer. Please check with the department organising the its physical condition from Bonhams. If you do so, this will be In any event, all bids should be received at least 24 hours following rates of Buyer’s Premium will be payable by Buyers suitable proof of identity and we are satisfied as to the or an announcement to that effect will be made by the Sale for advice on this. Where a Reserve has been applied to a provided by Bonhams on behalf of the Seller free of charge. before the start of the Sale. Please check your Absentee of Lots: genuineness of the draft or cheque, we will allow you to collect Auctioneer, or it will be stated in a notice at the Sale or an Lot, the Auctioneer may, in his absolute discretion, place bids Bonhams is not entering into a contract with you in respect Bidding Form carefully before returning it to us, fully completed your purchases immediately; insert in the Catalogue. (up to an amount not equalling or exceeding such Reserve) on 25% up to £50,000 of the Hammer Price of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume and signed by you. It is your responsibility to check with our behalf of the Seller. We are not responsible to you in respect of 20% from £50,001 to £1,000,000 of the Hammer Price responsibility to you in respect of it. Nor does the Seller owe or Bids Office that your bid has been received. This additional Cash: you may pay for Lots purchased by you at this Sale with Bonhams does not owe or undertake or agree to any duty the presence or absence of any Reserve in respect of any Lot. If 12% from £1,000,001 of the Hammer Price agree to owe you as a Bidder any obligation or duty in respect service is complimentary and is confidential. Such bids are notes, coins or travellers cheques in the currency in which or responsibility to you in contract or tort (whether direct, there is a Reserve it will normally be no higher than the lower of this free report about a Lot, which is available for your own made at your own risk and we cannot accept liability for our the Sale is conducted (but not any other currency) provided collateral, express, implied or otherwise). If you successfully bid figure for any Estimate in the Catalogue, assuming that the On certain Lots, which will be marked “AR” in the Catalogue inspection or for inspection by an expert instructed by you. failure to receive and/or place any such bids. All bids made that the total amount payable by you in respect of all Lots for a Lot and buy it, at that stage Bonhams does enter into an currency of the Reserve has not fluctuated adversely against and which are sold for a Hammer Price of €1,000 or greater However, any written Description of the physical condition of on your behalf will be made at the lowest level possible purchased by you at the Sale does not exceed £3,000, or the agreement with the Buyer. The terms of that contract are set the currency of the Estimate. The Buyer will be the Bidder who (converted into the currency of the Sale using the European the Lot contained in a Condition Report will form part of the subject to Reserves and other bids made for the Lot. Where equivalent in the currency in which the Sale is conducted, at out in our Buyer’s Agreement, which you will find at Appendix makes the highest bid acceptable to the Auctioneer for any Lot Central Bank Reference rate prevailing on the date of the Sale), Contractual Description of the Lot under which it is sold to appropriate your bids will be rounded down to the nearest the time when payment is made. If the amount payable by you 2 at the back of the Catalogue. This will govern Bonhams’ (subject to any applicable Reserve) to whom the Lot is knocked the Additional Premium will be payable to us by the Buyer to any Buyer. amount consistent with the Auctioneer’s bidding increments. for Lots exceeds that sum, the balance must be paid otherwise relationship with the Buyer. down by the Auctioneer at the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer. cover our Expenses relating to the payment of royalties under New Bidders must also provide proof of identity and address than in coins, notes or travellers cheques; Any dispute as to the highest acceptable bid will be settled by the Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. The Additional The Seller’s responsibility to you when submitting bids. Failure to do this will result in your bid 2. LOTS the Auctioneer in his absolute discretion. All bids tendered will Premium will be a percentage of the amount of the Hammer The Seller does not make or agree to make any representation not being placed. Sterling travellers cheques: you may pay for Lots purchased relate to the actual Lot number announced by the Auctioneer. Price calculated in accordance with the table below, and shall of fact or contractual promise, Guarantee or warranty and by you at this Sale with travellers cheques, provided the total Subject to the Contractual Description printed in bold letters An electronic currency converter may be used at the Sale. This not exceed €12,500 (converted into the currency of the Sale undertakes no obligation or duty, whether in contract or in Bidding via the internet amount payable by you in respect of all Lots purchased by you in the Entry about the Lot in the Catalogue (see paragraph 3 equipment is provided as a general guide as to the equivalent using the European Central Bank Reference rate prevailing on tort (other than to the eventual Buyer as set out above), in Please visit our Website at http://www.bonhams.com for at the Sale does not exceed £3,000. We will need to see your below), Lots are sold to the Buyer on an “as is” basis, with amount in certain currencies of a given bid. We do not accept the date of the Sale). respect of the accuracy or completeness of any statement details of how to bid via the internet. passport if you wish to pay using travellers cheques; all faults and imperfections. Illustrations and photographs any responsibility for any errors which may occur in the use of or representation made by him or on his behalf, which is in Hammer Price Percentage amount contained in the Catalogue (other than photographs forming the currency converter. We may use video cameras to record any way descriptive of any Lot or as to the anticipated or Bidding through an agent From €0 to €50,000 4% Bank transfer: you may electronically transfer funds to our part of the Contractual Description) or elsewhere of any Lots the Sale and may record telephone calls for reasons of security likely selling price of any Lot. Other than as set out above, Bids will be accepted as placed on behalf of the person named From €50,000.01 to €200,000 3% Trust Account. If you do so, please quote your paddle number are for identification purposes only. They may not reveal the and to assist in solving any disputes which may arise in relation no statement or representation in any way descriptive of a as the principal on the Bidding Form although we may refuse From €200,000.01 to €350,000 1% and invoice number as the reference. Our Trust Account details true condition of the Lot. A photograph or illustration may not to bids made at the Sale. At some Sales, for example, jewellery Lot or any Estimate is incorporated into any Contract for Sale to accept bids from an agent on behalf of a principal and will From €350,000.01 to €500,000 0.5% are as follows: reflect an accurate reproduction of the colour(s) of theLot . Lots Sales, we may use screens on which images of the Lots will be between a Seller and a Buyer. require written confirmation from the principal confirming Exceeding €500,000 0.25% are available for inspection prior to the Sale and it is for you to projected. This service is provided to assist viewing at the Sale. Bank: National Westminster Bank Plc the agent’s authority to bid. Nevertheless, as the Bidding satisfy yourself as to each and every aspect of a Lot, including The image on the screen should be treated as an indication Address: PO Box 4RY Bonhams’ responsibility to you Form explains, any person placing a bid as agent on behalf 8. VAT its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, history, only of the current Lot. It should be noted that all bids 250 Regent Street You have the opportunity of examining the Lot if you want to of another (whether or not he has disclosed that fact or the background, authenticity, style, period, age, suitability, quality, tendered will relate to the actual Lot number announced by London W1A 4RY and the Contract for Sale for a Lot is with the Seller and not identity of his principal) will be jointly and severally liable with The prevailing rate of VAT at the time of going to press is 20%, roadworthiness (if relevant), origin, value and estimated selling the Auctioneer. We do not accept any responsibility for any Account Name: Bonhams 1793 Limited Trust Account with Bonhams; Bonhams acts as the Seller’s agent only (unless the principal to the Seller and to Bonhams under any contract but this is subject to government change and the rate payable price (including the Hammer Price). It is your responsibility errors which may occur in the use of the screen. Account Number: 25563009 Bonhams sells the Lot as principal). resulting from the acceptance of a bid. Subject to the above, will be the rate in force on the date of the Sale. to examine any Lot in which you are interested. It should be Sort Code: 56-00-27 please let us know if you are acting on behalf of another remembered that the actual condition of a Lot may not be as 5. BIDDING IBAN Number: GB 33 NWBK 560027 25563009 Bonhams undertakes no obligation to you to examine, person when bidding for Lots at the Sale. The following symbols are used to denote that VAT is due on good as that indicated by its outward appearance. In particular, investigate or carry out any tests, either in sufficient depth or the Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium: parts may have been replaced or renewed and Lots may not We do not accept bids from any person who has not If paying by bank transfer, the amount received after the at all, on each Lot to establish the accuracy or otherwise of any Equally, please let us know if you intend to nominate another † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer’s be authentic or of satisfactory quality; the inside of a Lot may completed and delivered to us one of our Bidding Forms, deduction of any bank fees and/or conversion of the currency Descriptions or opinions given by Bonhams, or by any person person to bid on your behalf at the Sale unless this is to be Premium not be visible and may not be original or may be damaged, either our Bidder Registration Form, Absentee Bidding Form of payment to pounds sterling must not be less than the on Bonhams’ behalf, whether in the Catalogue or elsewhere. carried out by us pursuant to a Telephone or Absentee Bidding Ω VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer as for example where it is covered by upholstery or material. or Telephone Bidding Form. You will be asked for proof of sterling amount payable, as set out on the invoice. Form that you have completed. If we do not approve the Price and Buyer’s Premium Given the age of many Lots they may have been damaged and/ identity, residence and references, which, when asked for, you You should not suppose that such examinations, investigations agency arrangements in writing before the Sale, we are entitled * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on or repaired and you should not assume that a Lot is in good must supply if your bids are to be accepted by us. Please bring Debit cards: there is no additional charge for purchases made or tests have occurred. to assume that the person bidding at the Sale is bidding on his Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer’s Premium condition. Electronic or mechanical parts may not operate your passport, driving licence (or similar photographic proof with personal debit cards, issued by a UK bank. Debit cards own behalf. Accordingly, the person bidding at the Sale will or may not comply with current statutory requirements. You of identity) and proof of address. We may request a deposit issued by an overseas bank, deferred and company debit cards Bonhams does not make or agree to make any representation be the Buyer and will be liable to pay the Hammer Price and should not assume that electrical items designed to operate from you before allowing you to bid. We may refuse entry and all credit cards will be subject to a 2% surcharge; of fact, and undertakes no obligation or duty (whether in Buyer’s Premium and associated charges. If we approve the on mains electricity will be suitable for connection to the to a Sale to any person even if that person has completed a contract or tort) in respect of the accuracy or completeness identity of your client in advance, we will be in a position to mains electricity supply and you should obtain a report from Bidding Form. of any statement or representation made by Bonhams or on
NTB/MAIN/11.14 NTB/MAIN/11.14 Union Pay cards: these are now accepted at our Knightsbridge any Description or Estimate made of any Lot, or the conduct modern firearms specialist. All prospective Bidders are advised 19. JEWELLERY • The date given is that of the image (negative). Where no 24. WINE and New Bond Street offices, when presented in person by the of any Sale in relation to any Lot, whether in damages, for an to consult the ˚ of bore and wall-thickness measurements further date is given, this indicates that the photographic ˜ Ruby and Jadeite card holder. These cards are subject to a 2% surcharge. indemnity or contribution, or for a restitutionary remedy or posted in the saleroom and available from the department. print is vintage (the term “vintage” may also be included Lots which are lying under Bond and those liable to VAT may Ruby and jadeite gemstones of Burmese (Myanmar) origin otherwise, our and/or the Seller’s liability (combined, if both Bidders should note that guns are stripped only where there in the Lot Description). A vintage photograph is one which not be available for immediate collection. may not be imported into the US. Rubies and jadeite of Credit cards: Visa and Mastercard only. Please note there is a we and the Seller are liable) will be limited to payment of a is a strong indication of a mechanical malfunction. Stripping was made within approximately 5-10 years of the negative. non–Burmese origin require certification before import 2% surcharge on the total invoice value when payments are sum which will not exceed by way of maximum the amount is not, otherwise, undertaken. Guns intended for use should Where a second, later date appears, this refers to the date Examining the wines into the US and it is the Buyer’s responsibility to obtain all made using credit cards. It may be advisable to notify your card of the Purchase Price of the Lot irrespective in any case of the be stripped and cleaned beforehand. Hammer guns should of printing. Where the exact printing date is not known, but It is occasionally possible to provide a pre-Sale tasting for relevant and required export/import licences, certificates provider of your intended purchase in advance to reduce delays nature, volume or source of any loss or damage alleged to be have their rebound mechanisms checked before use. The understood to be later, “printed later” will appear in the Lot larger parcels (as defined below). This is generally limited to and documentation before shipping. Failure by the Buyer to caused by us having to seek authority when you come to pay. If suffered or sum claimed as due, and irrespective of whether safety mechanisms of all guns must be tested before use. Description. more recent and everyday drinking wines. Please contact the successfully import goods into the US does not constitute you have any questions with regard to payment, please contact the liability arises from any negligence, other tort, breach All measurements are approximate. • Unless otherwise specified, dimensions given are those of department for details. grounds for non payment or cancellation of Sale. Bonhams our Customer Services Department. of contract (if any) or statutory duty or otherwise. Nothing the piece of paper on which the image is printed, including will not be responsible for any additional costs in this regard set out above will be construed as excluding or restricting Original Gun Specifications Derived from Gunmakers any margins. Some photographs may appear in the It is not our policy to inspect every unopened case. In the case howsoever incurred. 10. COLLECTION AND STORAGE (whether directly or indirectly) our liability or excluding or The Sporting Gun Department endeavours to confirm a gun’s Catalogue without margins illustrated. of wines older than 20 years the boxes will usually have been restricting any person’s rights or remedies in respect of (i) fraud, original specification and date of manufacture with makers • All photographs are sold unframed unless stated in the Lot opened and levels and appearance noted in the Catalogue Gemstones The Buyer of a Lot will not be allowed to collect it until or (ii) death or personal injury caused by our negligence (or by who hold their original records. Description. where necessary. You should make proper allowance for Historically many gemstones have been subjected to a variety payment in full and in cleared funds has been made (unless the negligence of any person under our control or for whom variations in ullage levels and conditions of corks, capsules of treatments to enhance their appearance. Sapphires and we have made a special arrangement with the Buyer). For we are legally responsible), or (iii) acts or omissions for which Licensing Requirements 21. PICTURES and labels. rubies are routinely heat treated to improve their colour and collection and removal of purchased Lots, please refer to Sale we are liable under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957, or (iv) Firearms Act 1968 as amended clarity, similarly emeralds are frequently treated with oils or Explanation of Catalogue Terms Information at the front of the Catalogue. Our offices are any other liability to the extent the same may not be excluded Bonhams is constantly reviewing its procedures and would Corks and Ullages resin for the same purpose. Other treatments such as staining, The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following open 9.00am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Details relating to or restricted as a matter of law or (v) our undertakings under remind you that, in the case of firearms or shotguns subject to Ullage refers to the space between the base of the cork and irradiation or coating may have been used on other gemstones. meanings but are subject to the general provisions relating to the collection of a Lot, the storage of a Lot and our Storage paragraphs 9 (in relation to specialist Stamp or Book Sales only) certification, to conform with current legislation, Bonhams is the wine. Ullage levels for Bordeaux shaped bottles are only These treatments may be permanent, whilst others may need Descriptions contained in the Contract for Sale: Contractor after the Sale are set out in the Catalogue. and 10 of the Buyer’s Agreement. The same applies in respect required to see, as appropriate, your original registered firearms normally noted when below the neck and for Burgundy, special care or re-treatment over the years to retain their • “Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by the artist. of the Seller, as if references to us in this paragraph were dealer’s certificate / shot gun certificate / firearm certificate / Alsace, German and Cognac shaped bottles when greater than appearance. Bidders should be aware that Estimates assume When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of 11. SHIPPING substituted with references to the Seller. museum firearms licence / Section 5 authority or import licence 4 centimetres (cm). Acceptable ullage levels increase with age; that gemstones may have been subjected to such treatments. asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether (or details of any exemption from which you may benefit, for generally acceptable levels are as follows: A number of laboratories issue certificates that give more preceded by an initial or not, indicates that in our opinion Please refer all enquiries to our shipping department on: 15. BOOKS instance Crown servant status) for the firearm(s) you have detailed Descriptions of gemstones. However there may not be the work is by the artist named; Under 15 years old – into neck or less than 4cm Tel: +44 (0)20 8963 2850/2852 Fax: +44 (0)20 8963 2805 purchased prior to taking full payment of the amount shown consensus between different laboratories on the degrees, or • “Attributed to Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion probably 15 to 30 years old – top shoulder (ts) or up to 5cm Email: [email protected] As stated above, all Lots are sold on an “as is” basis, subject on your invoice. Should you not already be in possession of types of treatment for any particular gemstone. In the event a work by the artist but less certainty as to authorship is Over 30 years old – high shoulder (hs) or up to 6cm to all faults, imperfections and errors of Description save as such an authority or exemption, you are required to initially that Bonhams has been given or has obtained certificates expressed than in the preceding category; 12. EXPORT/TRADE RESTRICTIONS set out below. However, you will be entitled to reject a Book pay a deposit of 95% of the total invoice with the balance of for any Lot in the Sale these certificates will be disclosed in • “Studio/Workshop of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a It should be noted that ullages may change between in the circumstances set out in paragraph 11 of the Buyers 5% payable on presentation of your valid certificate or licence the Catalogue. Although, as a matter of policy, Bonhams work by an unknown hand in a studio of the artist which publication of the Catalogue and the Sale and that corks may It is your sole responsibility to comply with all export and Agreement. Please note that Lots comprising printed Books, showing your authority to hold the firearm(s) concerned. endeavours to provide certificates from recognised laboratories may or may not have been executed under the artist’s fail as a result of transporting the wine. We will only accept import regulations relating to your purchases and also to obtain unframed maps and bound manuscripts are not liable to VAT for certain gemstones, it is not feasible to obtain certificates direction; responsibility for Descriptions of condition at the time of any relevant export and/or import licence(s). Export licences are on the Buyer’s Premium. Please be advised that if a successful Bidder is then unable to for each Lot. In the event that no certificate is published in the • “Circle of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by publication of the Catalogue and cannot accept responsibility issued by Arts Council England and application forms can be produce the correct paperwork, the Lot(s) will be reoffered by Catalogue, Bidders should assume that the gemstones may a hand closely associated with a named artist but not for any loss resulting from failure of corks either before or after obtained from its Export Licensing Unit. The detailed provisions 16. CLOCKS AND WATCHES Bonhams in the next appropriate Sale, on standard terms for have been treated. Neither Bonhams nor the Seller accepts any necessarily his pupil; this point. of the export licencing arrangements can be found on the ACE Sellers, and you will be responsible for any loss incurred by liability for contradictions or differing certificates obtained by • “Follower of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by a website http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/what-we-do/supporting- All Lots are sold “as is”, and the absence of any reference Bonhams on the original Sale to you. Buyers on any Lots subsequent to the Sale. painter working in the artist’s style, contemporary or nearly Options to buy parcels museums/cultural-property/export-controls/export-licensing/ to the condition of a clock or watch does not imply that contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil; A parcel is a number of Lots of identical size of the same wine, or by phoning ACE on +44 (0)20 7973 5188. The need for the Lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or In the case of RFD certificates and Section 5 authorities, we Estimated Weights • “Manner of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work in the bottle size and Description. The Buyer of any of these Lots has import licences varies from country to country and you should restorations. Most clocks and watches have been repaired in wish to keep an up-to-date copy on file. Please supply us with If a stone(s) weight appears within the body of the Description style of the artist and of a later date; the option to accept some or all of the remaining Lots in the acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and the course of their normal lifetime and may now incorporate a Fax or photocopy. It would be helpful if you could send us an in capital letters, the stone(s) has been unmounted and • “After Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion, a copy of a known parcel at the same price, although such options will be at the provisions. The refusal of any import or export licence(s) or parts not original to them. Furthermore, Bonhams makes updated copy whenever your certificate or authority is renewed weighed by Bonhams. If the weight of the stone(s) is stated work of the artist; Auctioneer’s sole discretion. Absentee Bidders are, therefore, any delay in obtaining such licence(s) shall not permit the no representation or warranty that any clock or watch is in or changed. to be approximate and does not appear in capital letters, the • “Signed and/or dated and/or inscribed”: in our opinion the advised to bid on the first Lot in a parcel. rescission of any Sale nor allow any delay in making full working order. As clocks and watches often contain fine and stone(s) has been assessed by us within its/their settings, and signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand payment for the Lot. Generally, please contact our shipping complex mechanisms, Bidders should be aware that a general Lots marked ‘S1´ and bearing red labels are Section 1 firearms the stated weight is a statement of our opinion only. This of the artist; Wines in Bond department before the Sale if you require assistance in service, change of battery or further repair work, for which the and require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD Licence or information is given as a guide and Bidders should satisfy • “Bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription”: in our Wines lying in Bond are marked Δ and VAT is payable by the relation to export regulations. Buyer is solely responsible, may be necessary. Bidders should import licence. themselves with regard to this information as to its accuracy. opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have purchaser, at the standard rate, on the Hammer Price, unless be aware that the importation of watches such as Rolex, Frank been added by another hand. the wines are to remain under Bond. Buyers requiring their 13. CITES REGULATIONS Muller and Corum into the United States is highly restricted. Lots marked ‘S2’ and bearing blue labels are Section 2 firearms Signatures wine to remain in Bond must notify Bonhams at the time of These watches may not be shipped to the USA and can only be and require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD licence or 1. A diamond brooch, by Kutchinsky 22. PORCELAIN AND GLASS the Sale. The Buyer is then himself responsible for all duty, Please be aware that all Lots marked with the symbol Y are imported personally. import licence. When the maker’s name appears in the title, in Bonhams’ clearance VAT and other charges that may be payable thereon. subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items opinion the piece is by that maker. Damage and Restoration All such Lots must be transferred or collected within two weeks outside the EU. These regulations may be found at 17. FIREARMS – PROOF, CONDITION AND Lots marked ‘S5´ and bearing specially marked red labels are For your guidance, in our Catalogues we detail, as far as of the Sale. http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/ or may CERTIFICATION Section 5 prohibited firearms and require a valid Section 5 2. A diamond brooch, signed Kutchinsky practicable, recorded all significant defects, cracks and be requested from: Authority or import licence. Has a signature that, in Bonhams’ opinion, is authentic but restoration. Such practicable Descriptions of damage cannot Buyers outside the UK must be aware that any forwarding Proof of Firearms Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) may contain gemstones that are not original, or the piece may be definitive, and in providing Condition Reports, we cannot agent appointed to export their purchases must have a The term “proof exemption” indicates that a firearm has Lots marked with a ‘S58´ and bearing yellow labels are for Wildlife Licencing have been altered. Guarantee that there are no other defects present which movement certificate for Lots to be released under Bond. been examined at a Proof House, but not proved, as either obsolete calibres and no licence is required unless ammunition Floor 1, Zone 17, Temple Quay House have not been mentioned. Bidders should satisfy themselves (a) it was deemed of interest and not intended for use, or (b) is held. 2 The Square, Temple Quay 3. A diamond brooch, mounted by Kutchinsky by inspection, as to the condition of each Lot. Please see the Bottling Details and Case Terms ammunition was not available. In either case, the firearm must BRISTOL BS1 6EB Has been created by the jeweller, in Bonhams’ opinion, but Contract for Sale printed in this Catalogue. Because of the The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following be regarded as unsafe to fire unless subsequently proved. Unmarked Lots require no licence. Tel: +44 (0) 117 372 8774 using stones or designs supplied by the client. difficulty in determining whether an item of glass has been meanings: Firearms proved for Black Powder should not be used with repolished, in our Catalogues reference is only made to visible CB – Château bottled smokeless ammunition. Please do not hesitate to contact the Modern Sporting Gun 14. THE SELLERS AND/OR BONHAMS’ LIABILITY 20. PHOTOGRAPHS chips and cracks. No mention is made of repolishing, severe DB – Domaine bottled Department should you have any queries. or otherwise. EstB – Estate bottled The term “Certificate of Unprovability” indicates that a firearm Explanation of Catalogue Terms Other than any liability of the Seller to the Buyer of a Lot BB – Bordeaux bottled has been examined at a Proof House and is deemed both Taxidermy and Related Items • “Bill Brandt”: in our opinion a work by the artist. under the Contract for Sale, neither we nor the Seller are 23. VEHICLES BE – Belgian bottled unsuitable for proof and use. Reproof is required before any As a Seller of these articles, Bonhams undertakes to comply • “Attributed to Bill Brandt”: in our opinion probably a work liable (whether in negligence or otherwise) for any error or FB – French bottled such firearm is to be used. fully with Cites and DEFRA regulations. Buyers are advised to by the artist, but less certainty to authorship is expressed misdescription or omission in any Description of a Lot or any The Veteran Car Club of Great Britain GB – German bottled inform themselves of all such regulations and should expect than in the preceding category. Estimate in respect of it, whether contained in the Catalogue OB – Oporto bottled Guns Sold as Parts the exportation of items to take some time to arrange. • “Signed and/or titled and/or dated and/or inscribed”: in or otherwise, whether given orally or in writing and whether Dating Plates and Certificates UK – United Kingdom bottled Barrels of guns sold as parts will only be made available for our opinion the signature and/or title and/or date and/or given before or during the Sale. Neither we nor the Seller will When mention is made of a Veteran Car Club Dating Plate or owc – original wooden case sleeving and measurements once rendered unserviceable 18. FURNITURE inscription are in the artist’s hand. be liable for any loss of Business, profits, revenue or income, or Dating Certificate in thisCatalogue , it should be borne in mind iwc – individual wooden case according to the Gun Barrel Proof Act of 1968 to 1978 and the • “Signed and/or titled and/or dated and/or inscribed in for loss of reputation, or for disruption to Business or wasted that the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain using the services of oc – original carton Rules of Proof. Upholstered Furniture another hand”: in our opinion the signature and/or title time on the part of management or staff, or for indirect losses Veteran Car Company Ltd, does from time to time, review cars Whilst we take every care in cataloguing furniture which has and/or date and/or inscription have been added by or consequential damages of any kind, irrespective in any already dated and, in some instances, where fresh evidence Condition of Firearms been upholstered we offer no Guarantee as to the originality another hand. case of the nature, volume or source of the loss or damage becomes available, the review can result in an alteration of date. Comment in this Catalogue is restricted, in general, to of the wood covered by fabric or upholstery. alleged to be suffered, and irrespective of whether the said Whilst the Club and Veteran Car Company Ltd make every exceptional condition and to those defects that might affect loss or damage is caused by or claimed in respect of any effort to ensure accuracy, the date shown on the Dating Plate or the immediate safety of a firearm in normal use. An intending negligence, other tort, breach of contract (if any) or statutory Dating Certificate cannot be guaranteed as correct and intending Bidder unable to make technical examinations and assessments duty, restitutionary claim or otherwise. In any circumstances purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the date of is recommended to seek advice from a gunmaker or from a where we and/or the Seller are liable in relation to any Lot or the car.
NTB/MAIN/11.14 NTB/MAIN/11.14 Union Pay cards: these are now accepted at our Knightsbridge any Description or Estimate made of any Lot, or the conduct modern firearms specialist. All prospective Bidders are advised 19. JEWELLERY • The date given is that of the image (negative). Where no 24. WINE and New Bond Street offices, when presented in person by the of any Sale in relation to any Lot, whether in damages, for an to consult the ˚ of bore and wall-thickness measurements further date is given, this indicates that the photographic ˜ Ruby and Jadeite card holder. These cards are subject to a 2% surcharge. indemnity or contribution, or for a restitutionary remedy or posted in the saleroom and available from the department. print is vintage (the term “vintage” may also be included Lots which are lying under Bond and those liable to VAT may Ruby and jadeite gemstones of Burmese (Myanmar) origin otherwise, our and/or the Seller’s liability (combined, if both Bidders should note that guns are stripped only where there in the Lot Description). A vintage photograph is one which not be available for immediate collection. may not be imported into the US. Rubies and jadeite of Credit cards: Visa and Mastercard only. Please note there is a we and the Seller are liable) will be limited to payment of a is a strong indication of a mechanical malfunction. Stripping was made within approximately 5-10 years of the negative. non–Burmese origin require certification before import 2% surcharge on the total invoice value when payments are sum which will not exceed by way of maximum the amount is not, otherwise, undertaken. Guns intended for use should Where a second, later date appears, this refers to the date Examining the wines into the US and it is the Buyer’s responsibility to obtain all made using credit cards. It may be advisable to notify your card of the Purchase Price of the Lot irrespective in any case of the be stripped and cleaned beforehand. Hammer guns should of printing. Where the exact printing date is not known, but It is occasionally possible to provide a pre-Sale tasting for relevant and required export/import licences, certificates provider of your intended purchase in advance to reduce delays nature, volume or source of any loss or damage alleged to be have their rebound mechanisms checked before use. The understood to be later, “printed later” will appear in the Lot larger parcels (as defined below). This is generally limited to and documentation before shipping. Failure by the Buyer to caused by us having to seek authority when you come to pay. If suffered or sum claimed as due, and irrespective of whether safety mechanisms of all guns must be tested before use. Description. more recent and everyday drinking wines. Please contact the successfully import goods into the US does not constitute you have any questions with regard to payment, please contact the liability arises from any negligence, other tort, breach All measurements are approximate. • Unless otherwise specified, dimensions given are those of department for details. grounds for non payment or cancellation of Sale. Bonhams our Customer Services Department. of contract (if any) or statutory duty or otherwise. Nothing the piece of paper on which the image is printed, including will not be responsible for any additional costs in this regard set out above will be construed as excluding or restricting Original Gun Specifications Derived from Gunmakers any margins. Some photographs may appear in the It is not our policy to inspect every unopened case. In the case howsoever incurred. 10. COLLECTION AND STORAGE (whether directly or indirectly) our liability or excluding or The Sporting Gun Department endeavours to confirm a gun’s Catalogue without margins illustrated. of wines older than 20 years the boxes will usually have been restricting any person’s rights or remedies in respect of (i) fraud, original specification and date of manufacture with makers • All photographs are sold unframed unless stated in the Lot opened and levels and appearance noted in the Catalogue Gemstones The Buyer of a Lot will not be allowed to collect it until or (ii) death or personal injury caused by our negligence (or by who hold their original records. Description. where necessary. You should make proper allowance for Historically many gemstones have been subjected to a variety payment in full and in cleared funds has been made (unless the negligence of any person under our control or for whom variations in ullage levels and conditions of corks, capsules of treatments to enhance their appearance. Sapphires and we have made a special arrangement with the Buyer). For we are legally responsible), or (iii) acts or omissions for which Licensing Requirements 21. PICTURES and labels. rubies are routinely heat treated to improve their colour and collection and removal of purchased Lots, please refer to Sale we are liable under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957, or (iv) Firearms Act 1968 as amended clarity, similarly emeralds are frequently treated with oils or Explanation of Catalogue Terms Information at the front of the Catalogue. Our offices are any other liability to the extent the same may not be excluded Bonhams is constantly reviewing its procedures and would Corks and Ullages resin for the same purpose. Other treatments such as staining, The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following open 9.00am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Details relating to or restricted as a matter of law or (v) our undertakings under remind you that, in the case of firearms or shotguns subject to Ullage refers to the space between the base of the cork and irradiation or coating may have been used on other gemstones. meanings but are subject to the general provisions relating to the collection of a Lot, the storage of a Lot and our Storage paragraphs 9 (in relation to specialist Stamp or Book Sales only) certification, to conform with current legislation, Bonhams is the wine. Ullage levels for Bordeaux shaped bottles are only These treatments may be permanent, whilst others may need Descriptions contained in the Contract for Sale: Contractor after the Sale are set out in the Catalogue. and 10 of the Buyer’s Agreement. The same applies in respect required to see, as appropriate, your original registered firearms normally noted when below the neck and for Burgundy, special care or re-treatment over the years to retain their • “Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by the artist. of the Seller, as if references to us in this paragraph were dealer’s certificate / shot gun certificate / firearm certificate / Alsace, German and Cognac shaped bottles when greater than appearance. Bidders should be aware that Estimates assume When the artist’s forename(s) is not known, a series of 11. SHIPPING substituted with references to the Seller. museum firearms licence / Section 5 authority or import licence 4 centimetres (cm). Acceptable ullage levels increase with age; that gemstones may have been subjected to such treatments. asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist, whether (or details of any exemption from which you may benefit, for generally acceptable levels are as follows: A number of laboratories issue certificates that give more preceded by an initial or not, indicates that in our opinion Please refer all enquiries to our shipping department on: 15. BOOKS instance Crown servant status) for the firearm(s) you have detailed Descriptions of gemstones. However there may not be the work is by the artist named; Under 15 years old – into neck or less than 4cm Tel: +44 (0)20 8963 2850/2852 Fax: +44 (0)20 8963 2805 purchased prior to taking full payment of the amount shown consensus between different laboratories on the degrees, or • “Attributed to Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion probably 15 to 30 years old – top shoulder (ts) or up to 5cm Email: [email protected] As stated above, all Lots are sold on an “as is” basis, subject on your invoice. Should you not already be in possession of types of treatment for any particular gemstone. In the event a work by the artist but less certainty as to authorship is Over 30 years old – high shoulder (hs) or up to 6cm to all faults, imperfections and errors of Description save as such an authority or exemption, you are required to initially that Bonhams has been given or has obtained certificates expressed than in the preceding category; 12. EXPORT/TRADE RESTRICTIONS set out below. However, you will be entitled to reject a Book pay a deposit of 95% of the total invoice with the balance of for any Lot in the Sale these certificates will be disclosed in • “Studio/Workshop of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a It should be noted that ullages may change between in the circumstances set out in paragraph 11 of the Buyers 5% payable on presentation of your valid certificate or licence the Catalogue. Although, as a matter of policy, Bonhams work by an unknown hand in a studio of the artist which publication of the Catalogue and the Sale and that corks may It is your sole responsibility to comply with all export and Agreement. Please note that Lots comprising printed Books, showing your authority to hold the firearm(s) concerned. endeavours to provide certificates from recognised laboratories may or may not have been executed under the artist’s fail as a result of transporting the wine. We will only accept import regulations relating to your purchases and also to obtain unframed maps and bound manuscripts are not liable to VAT for certain gemstones, it is not feasible to obtain certificates direction; responsibility for Descriptions of condition at the time of any relevant export and/or import licence(s). Export licences are on the Buyer’s Premium. Please be advised that if a successful Bidder is then unable to for each Lot. In the event that no certificate is published in the • “Circle of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by publication of the Catalogue and cannot accept responsibility issued by Arts Council England and application forms can be produce the correct paperwork, the Lot(s) will be reoffered by Catalogue, Bidders should assume that the gemstones may a hand closely associated with a named artist but not for any loss resulting from failure of corks either before or after obtained from its Export Licensing Unit. The detailed provisions 16. CLOCKS AND WATCHES Bonhams in the next appropriate Sale, on standard terms for have been treated. Neither Bonhams nor the Seller accepts any necessarily his pupil; this point. of the export licencing arrangements can be found on the ACE Sellers, and you will be responsible for any loss incurred by liability for contradictions or differing certificates obtained by • “Follower of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work by a website http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/what-we-do/supporting- All Lots are sold “as is”, and the absence of any reference Bonhams on the original Sale to you. Buyers on any Lots subsequent to the Sale. painter working in the artist’s style, contemporary or nearly Options to buy parcels museums/cultural-property/export-controls/export-licensing/ to the condition of a clock or watch does not imply that contemporary, but not necessarily his pupil; A parcel is a number of Lots of identical size of the same wine, or by phoning ACE on +44 (0)20 7973 5188. The need for the Lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or In the case of RFD certificates and Section 5 authorities, we Estimated Weights • “Manner of Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion a work in the bottle size and Description. The Buyer of any of these Lots has import licences varies from country to country and you should restorations. Most clocks and watches have been repaired in wish to keep an up-to-date copy on file. Please supply us with If a stone(s) weight appears within the body of the Description style of the artist and of a later date; the option to accept some or all of the remaining Lots in the acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and the course of their normal lifetime and may now incorporate a Fax or photocopy. It would be helpful if you could send us an in capital letters, the stone(s) has been unmounted and • “After Jacopo Bassano”: in our opinion, a copy of a known parcel at the same price, although such options will be at the provisions. The refusal of any import or export licence(s) or parts not original to them. Furthermore, Bonhams makes updated copy whenever your certificate or authority is renewed weighed by Bonhams. If the weight of the stone(s) is stated work of the artist; Auctioneer’s sole discretion. Absentee Bidders are, therefore, any delay in obtaining such licence(s) shall not permit the no representation or warranty that any clock or watch is in or changed. to be approximate and does not appear in capital letters, the • “Signed and/or dated and/or inscribed”: in our opinion the advised to bid on the first Lot in a parcel. rescission of any Sale nor allow any delay in making full working order. As clocks and watches often contain fine and stone(s) has been assessed by us within its/their settings, and signature and/or date and/or inscription are from the hand payment for the Lot. Generally, please contact our shipping complex mechanisms, Bidders should be aware that a general Lots marked ‘S1´ and bearing red labels are Section 1 firearms the stated weight is a statement of our opinion only. This of the artist; Wines in Bond department before the Sale if you require assistance in service, change of battery or further repair work, for which the and require a valid British Firearms certificate, RFD Licence or information is given as a guide and Bidders should satisfy • “Bears a signature and/or date and/or inscription”: in our Wines lying in Bond are marked Δ and VAT is payable by the relation to export regulations. Buyer is solely responsible, may be necessary. Bidders should import licence. themselves with regard to this information as to its accuracy. opinion the signature and/or date and/or inscription have purchaser, at the standard rate, on the Hammer Price, unless be aware that the importation of watches such as Rolex, Frank been added by another hand. the wines are to remain under Bond. Buyers requiring their 13. CITES REGULATIONS Muller and Corum into the United States is highly restricted. Lots marked ‘S2’ and bearing blue labels are Section 2 firearms Signatures wine to remain in Bond must notify Bonhams at the time of These watches may not be shipped to the USA and can only be and require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD licence or 1. A diamond brooch, by Kutchinsky 22. PORCELAIN AND GLASS the Sale. The Buyer is then himself responsible for all duty, Please be aware that all Lots marked with the symbol Y are imported personally. import licence. When the maker’s name appears in the title, in Bonhams’ clearance VAT and other charges that may be payable thereon. subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items opinion the piece is by that maker. Damage and Restoration All such Lots must be transferred or collected within two weeks outside the EU. These regulations may be found at 17. FIREARMS – PROOF, CONDITION AND Lots marked ‘S5´ and bearing specially marked red labels are For your guidance, in our Catalogues we detail, as far as of the Sale. http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/ or may CERTIFICATION Section 5 prohibited firearms and require a valid Section 5 2. A diamond brooch, signed Kutchinsky practicable, recorded all significant defects, cracks and be requested from: Authority or import licence. Has a signature that, in Bonhams’ opinion, is authentic but restoration. Such practicable Descriptions of damage cannot Buyers outside the UK must be aware that any forwarding Proof of Firearms Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) may contain gemstones that are not original, or the piece may be definitive, and in providing Condition Reports, we cannot agent appointed to export their purchases must have a The term “proof exemption” indicates that a firearm has Lots marked with a ‘S58´ and bearing yellow labels are for Wildlife Licencing have been altered. Guarantee that there are no other defects present which movement certificate for Lots to be released under Bond. been examined at a Proof House, but not proved, as either obsolete calibres and no licence is required unless ammunition Floor 1, Zone 17, Temple Quay House have not been mentioned. Bidders should satisfy themselves (a) it was deemed of interest and not intended for use, or (b) is held. 2 The Square, Temple Quay 3. A diamond brooch, mounted by Kutchinsky by inspection, as to the condition of each Lot. Please see the Bottling Details and Case Terms ammunition was not available. In either case, the firearm must BRISTOL BS1 6EB Has been created by the jeweller, in Bonhams’ opinion, but Contract for Sale printed in this Catalogue. Because of the The following terms used in the Catalogue have the following be regarded as unsafe to fire unless subsequently proved. Unmarked Lots require no licence. Tel: +44 (0) 117 372 8774 using stones or designs supplied by the client. difficulty in determining whether an item of glass has been meanings: Firearms proved for Black Powder should not be used with repolished, in our Catalogues reference is only made to visible CB – Château bottled smokeless ammunition. Please do not hesitate to contact the Modern Sporting Gun 14. THE SELLERS AND/OR BONHAMS’ LIABILITY 20. PHOTOGRAPHS chips and cracks. No mention is made of repolishing, severe DB – Domaine bottled Department should you have any queries. or otherwise. EstB – Estate bottled The term “Certificate of Unprovability” indicates that a firearm Explanation of Catalogue Terms Other than any liability of the Seller to the Buyer of a Lot BB – Bordeaux bottled has been examined at a Proof House and is deemed both Taxidermy and Related Items • “Bill Brandt”: in our opinion a work by the artist. under the Contract for Sale, neither we nor the Seller are 23. VEHICLES BE – Belgian bottled unsuitable for proof and use. Reproof is required before any As a Seller of these articles, Bonhams undertakes to comply • “Attributed to Bill Brandt”: in our opinion probably a work liable (whether in negligence or otherwise) for any error or FB – French bottled such firearm is to be used. fully with Cites and DEFRA regulations. Buyers are advised to by the artist, but less certainty to authorship is expressed misdescription or omission in any Description of a Lot or any The Veteran Car Club of Great Britain GB – German bottled inform themselves of all such regulations and should expect than in the preceding category. Estimate in respect of it, whether contained in the Catalogue OB – Oporto bottled Guns Sold as Parts the exportation of items to take some time to arrange. • “Signed and/or titled and/or dated and/or inscribed”: in or otherwise, whether given orally or in writing and whether Dating Plates and Certificates UK – United Kingdom bottled Barrels of guns sold as parts will only be made available for our opinion the signature and/or title and/or date and/or given before or during the Sale. Neither we nor the Seller will When mention is made of a Veteran Car Club Dating Plate or owc – original wooden case sleeving and measurements once rendered unserviceable 18. FURNITURE inscription are in the artist’s hand. be liable for any loss of Business, profits, revenue or income, or Dating Certificate in thisCatalogue , it should be borne in mind iwc – individual wooden case according to the Gun Barrel Proof Act of 1968 to 1978 and the • “Signed and/or titled and/or dated and/or inscribed in for loss of reputation, or for disruption to Business or wasted that the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain using the services of oc – original carton Rules of Proof. Upholstered Furniture another hand”: in our opinion the signature and/or title time on the part of management or staff, or for indirect losses Veteran Car Company Ltd, does from time to time, review cars Whilst we take every care in cataloguing furniture which has and/or date and/or inscription have been added by or consequential damages of any kind, irrespective in any already dated and, in some instances, where fresh evidence Condition of Firearms been upholstered we offer no Guarantee as to the originality another hand. case of the nature, volume or source of the loss or damage becomes available, the review can result in an alteration of date. Comment in this Catalogue is restricted, in general, to of the wood covered by fabric or upholstery. alleged to be suffered, and irrespective of whether the said Whilst the Club and Veteran Car Company Ltd make every exceptional condition and to those defects that might affect loss or damage is caused by or claimed in respect of any effort to ensure accuracy, the date shown on the Dating Plate or the immediate safety of a firearm in normal use. An intending negligence, other tort, breach of contract (if any) or statutory Dating Certificate cannot be guaranteed as correct and intending Bidder unable to make technical examinations and assessments duty, restitutionary claim or otherwise. In any circumstances purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the date of is recommended to seek advice from a gunmaker or from a where we and/or the Seller are liable in relation to any Lot or the car.
NTB/MAIN/11.14 NTB/MAIN/11.14 SYMBOLS 2 SELLER’S UNDERTAKINGS 4.2 The Seller will not be liable for any breach of any 8 FAILURE TO PAY FOR THE LOT 9 THE SELLER’S LIABILITY 10.3 If either party to the Contract for Sale is prevented undertaking, whether implied by the Sale of Goods from performing that party’s respective obligations THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED TO DENOTE 2.1 The Seller undertakes to you that: Act 1979 or otherwise, as to the satisfactory quality 8.1 If the Purchase Price for a Lot is not paid to Bonhams 9.1 The Seller will not be liable for any injury, loss or under the Contract for Sale by circumstances beyond of the Lot or its fitness for any purpose. in full in accordance with the Contract for Sale damage caused by the Lot after the fall of the its reasonable control or if performance of its Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items 2.1.1 the Seller is the owner of the Lot or is duly authorised the Seller will be entitled, with the prior written Auctioneer’s hammer in respect of the Lot. obligations would by reason of such circumstances outside the EU, see clause 13. to sell the Lot by the owner; 5 RISK, PROPERTY AND TITLE agreement of Bonhams but without further notice to give rise to a significantly increased financial W Objects displayed with a w will be located in the you, to exercise one or more of the following rights 9.2 Subject to paragraph 9.3 below, except for breach cost to it, that party will not, for so long as such Bonhams Warehouse and will only be available for 2.1.2 save as disclosed in the Entry for the Lot in the 5.1 Risk in the Lot passes to you when it is knocked (whether through Bonhams or otherwise): of the express undertaking provided in paragraph circumstances prevail, be required to perform such collection from this location. Catalogue, the Seller sells the Lot with full title down to you on the fall of the Auctioneer’s 2.1.5, the Seller will not be liable for any breach obligations. This paragraph does not apply to the ≈ Please note that as a result of recent legislation ruby and guarantee or, where the Seller is an executor, trustee, hammer in respect of the Lot. The Seller will not 8.1.1 to terminate immediately the Contract for Sale of the of any term that the Lot will correspond with any obligations imposed on you by paragraph 6. jadeite gem stones of Burmese (Myanmar) origin may liquidator, receiver or administrator, with whatever be responsible thereafter for the Lot prior to Lot for your breach of contract; Description applied to it by or on behalf of the Seller, not be imported into the US. Rubies and jadeite of non- right, title or interest he may have in the Lot; you collecting it from Bonhams or the Storage whether implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or 10.4 Any notice or other communication to be given Burmese origin require certification before import into the Contractor, with whom you have separate contract(s) 8.1.2 to resell the Lot by auction, private treaty or any otherwise. under the Contract for Sale must be in writing US. 2.1.3 except where the Sale is by an executor, trustee, as Buyer. You will indemnify the Seller and keep the other means on giving seven days’ written notice to and may be delivered by hand or sent by first class Δ Wines lying in Bond. liquidator, receiver or administrator the Seller is both Seller fully indemnified from and against all claims, you of the intention to resell; 9.3 Unless the Seller sells the Lot in the course of a post or air mail or fax transmission, if to the Seller, AR An Additional Premium will be payable to us by the Buyer legally entitled to sell the Lot, and legally capable proceedings, costs, expenses and losses arising in Business and the Buyer buys it as a Consumer, addressed c/o Bonhams at its address or fax number to cover our Expenses relating to payment of royalties of conferring on you quiet possession of the Lot respect of any injury, loss and damage caused to the 8.1.3 to retain possession of the Lot; in the Catalogue (marked for the attention of the under the Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. See and that the Sale conforms in every respect with Lot after the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer until 9.3.1 the Seller will not be liable (whether in negligence, Company Secretary), and if to you to the address or clause 7 for details. the terms implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1979, you obtain full title to it. 8.1.4 to remove and store the Lot at your expense; other tort, breach of contract or statutory duty or in fax number of the Buyer given in the Bidding Form ○ The Seller has been guaranteed a minimum price for the Sections 12(1) and 12(2) (see the Definitions and restitution or under the Misrepresentation Act 1967, (unless notice of any change of address is given in Lot, either by Bonhams or a third party. This may take Glossary); 5.2 Title to the Lot remains in and is retained by the 8.1.5 to take legal proceedings against you for any sum or in any other way) for any lack of conformity with, writing). It is the responsibility of the sender of the the form of an irrevocable bid by a third party, who may Seller until the Purchase Price and all other sums due under the Contract for Sale and/or damages for or inaccuracy, error, misdescription or omission in notice or communication to ensure that it is received make a financial gain on a successful Sale or a financial 2.1.4 the Seller has complied with all requirements, legal or payable by you to Bonhams in relation to the Lot breach of contract; any Description of the Lot or any Entry or Estimate in a legible form within any applicable time period. loss if unsuccessful. otherwise, relating to any export or import of the Lot, have been paid in full to, and received in cleared in relation to the Lot made by or on behalf of ▲ Bonhams owns the Lot either wholly or partially or may and all duties and taxes in respect of the export or funds by, Bonhams. 8.1.6 to be paid interest on any monies due (after as well the Seller (whether made in writing, including in 10.5 If any term or any part of any term of the Contract otherwise have an economic interest. import of the Lot have (unless stated to the contrary as before judgement or order) at the annual rate the Catalogue, or on the Website, or orally, or by for Sale is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Ф in the Catalogue or announced by the Auctioneer) 6 PAYMENT of 5% per annum above the base rate of National conduct or otherwise) and whether made before or unenforceability or invalidity will not affect the Government has banned the import of ivory into been paid and, so far as the Seller is aware, all third Westminster Bank Plc from time to time to be after this agreement or prior to or during the Sale; enforceability and validity of the remaining terms or the USA. parties have complied with such requirements in 6.1 Your obligation to pay the Purchase Price arises when calculated on a daily basis from the date upon which the remainder of the relevant term. the past; the Lot is knocked down to you on the fall of the such monies become payable until the date of actual 9.3.2 the Seller will not be liable for any loss of Business, •, †, *, G, Ω, a see clause 8, VAT, for details. Auctioneer’s hammer in respect of the Lot. payment; Business profits or revenue or income or for loss of 10.6 References in the Contract for Sale to Bonhams will, 2.1.5 subject to any alterations expressly identified as such reputation or for disruption to Business or wasted where appropriate, include reference to Bonhams’ DATA PROTECTION – USE OF YOUR INFORMATION made by announcement or notice at the Sale venue 6.2 Time will be of the essence in relation to payment 8.1.7 to repossess the Lot (or any part thereof) which has time on the part of the Buyer or of the Buyer’s officers, employees and agents. or by the Notice to Bidders or by an insert in the of the Purchase Price and all other sums payable by not become your property, and for this purpose management or staff or, for any indirect losses or Where we obtain any personal information about you, we shall Catalogue, the Lot corresponds with the Contractual you to Bonhams. Unless agreed in writing with you (unless the Buyer buys the Lot as a Consumer from consequential damages of any kind, irrespective in 10.7 The headings used in the Contract for Sale only use it in accordance with the terms of our Privacy Policy Description of the Lot, being that part of the Entry by Bonhams on the Seller’s behalf (in which case the Seller selling in the course of a Business) you any case of the nature, volume or source of the loss are for convenience only and will not affect its (subject to any additional specific consent(s) you may have about the Lot in the Catalogue which is in bold you must comply with the terms of that agreement), hereby grant an irrevocable licence to the Seller by or damage alleged to be suffered, and irrespective interpretation. given at the time your information was disclosed). A copy of letters and (except for colour) with any photograph all such sums must be paid to Bonhams by you in himself and to his servants or agents to enter upon of whether the said loss or damage is caused by our Privacy Policy can be found on our Website www.bonhams. of the Lot in the Catalogue and the contents of the currency in which the Sale was conducted by all or any of your premises (with or without vehicles) or claimed in respect of any negligence, other tort, 10.8 In the Contract for Sale “including” means com or requested by post from Customer Services Department, any Condition Report which has been provided to not later than 4.30pm on the second working day during normal Business hours to take possession of breach of contract, statutory duty, restitutionary “including, without limitation”. 101 New Bond Street, London, W1S 1SR or by email from the Buyer. following the Sale and you must ensure that the the Lot or part thereof; claim or otherwise; [email protected] funds are cleared by the seventh working day after 10.9 References to the singular will include reference to 3 DESCRIPTIONS OF THE LOT the Sale. Payment must be made to Bonhams by one 8.1.8 to retain possession of any other property sold to you 9.3.3 in any circumstances where the Seller is liable to you the plural (and vice versa) and reference to any one APPENDIX 1 of the methods stated in the Notice to Bidders unless by the Seller at the Sale or any other auction or by in respect of the Lot, or any act, omission, statement, gender will include reference to the other genders. 3.1 Paragraph 2.1.5 sets out what is the Contractual otherwise agreed with you in writing by Bonhams. If private treaty until all sums due under the Contract or representation in respect of it, or this agreement CONTRACT FOR SALE Description of the Lot. In particular, the Lot is not you do not pay any sums due in accordance with this for Sale shall have been paid in full in cleared funds; or its performance, and whether in damages, for 10.10 Reference to a numbered paragraph is to a sold as corresponding with that part of the Entry in paragraph, the Seller will have the rights set out in an indemnity or contribution or for a restitutionary paragraph of the Contract for Sale. IMPORTANT: These terms may be changed in advance of the the Catalogue which is not printed in bold letters, paragraph 8 below. 8.1.9 to retain possession of, and on three months’ written remedy or in any way whatsoever, the Seller’s liability Sale of the Lot to you, by the setting out of different terms in which merely sets out (on the Seller’s behalf) notice to sell, Without Reserve, any of your other will be limited to payment of a sum which will not 10.11 Save as expressly provided in paragraph 10.12 the Catalogue for the Sale and/or by placing an insert in the Bonhams’ opinion about the Lot and which is not 7 COLLECTION OF THE LOT property in the possession of the Seller and/or of exceed by way of maximum the amount of the nothing in the Contract for Sale confers (or purports Catalogue and/or by notices at the Sale venue and/or by oral part of the Contractual Description upon which the Bonhams (as bailee for the Seller) for any purpose Purchase Price of the Lot irrespective in any case of to confer) on any person who is not a party to the announcements before and during the Sale at the Sale venue. Lot is sold. Any statement or representation other 7.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing with you by (including, without limitation, other goods sold to the nature, volume or source of any loss or damage Contract for Sale any benefit conferred by, or the You should be alert to this possibility of changes and ask in than that part of the Entry referred to in paragraph Bonhams, the Lot will be released to you or to your you) and to apply any monies due to you as a result alleged to be suffered or sum claimed as due, and right to enforce any term of, the Contract for Sale. advance of bidding if there have been any. 2.1.5 (together with any express alteration to it order only when Bonhams has received cleared funds of such Sale in satisfaction or part satisfaction of any irrespective of whether the liability arises from any as referred to in paragraph 2.1.5), including any to the amount of the full Purchase Price and all other amounts owed to the Seller or to Bonhams; and negligence, other tort, breach of contract, statutory 10.12 Where the Contract for Sale confers an immunity Under this contract the Seller’s liability in respect of the quality Description or Estimate, whether made orally or in sums owed by you to the Seller and to Bonhams. duty, bailee’s duty, restitutionary claim or otherwise. from, and/or an exclusion or restriction of, the of the Lot, it’s fitness for any purpose and its conformity with writing, including in the Catalogue or on Bonhams’ 8.1.10 so long as such goods remain in the possession of responsibility and/or liability of the Seller, it will also any Description is limited. You are strongly advised to examine Website, or by conduct, or otherwise, and whether 7.2 The Seller is entitled to withhold possession from you the Seller or Bonhams as its bailee, to rescind the 9.4 Nothing set out in paragraphs 9.1 to 9.3 above will operate in favour and for the benefit ofBonhams, the Lot for yourself and/or obtain an independent examination by or on behalf of the Seller or Bonhams and of any other Lot he has sold to you at the same or contract for the Sale of any other goods sold to be construed as excluding or restricting (whether Bonhams’ holding company and the subsidiaries of it before you buy it. whether made prior to or during the Sale, is not part at any other Sale and whether currently in Bonhams’ you by the Seller at the Sale or at any other auction directly or indirectly) any person’s liability or excluding of such holding company and the successors and of the Contractual Description upon which the Lot is possession or not until payment in full and in cleared or by private treaty and apply any monies received or restricting any person’s rights or remedies in assigns of Bonhams and of such companies and of 1 THE CONTRACT sold. funds of the Purchase Price and all other sums due to from you in respect of such goods in part or full respect of (i) fraud, or (ii) death or personal injury any officer, employee and agent of Bonhams and the Seller and/or Bonhams in respect of the Lot. satisfaction of any amounts owed to the Seller or to caused by the Seller’s negligence (or any person such companies, each of whom will be entitled to 1.1 These terms govern the Contract for Sale of the Lot 3.2 Except as provided in paragraph 2.1.5, the Seller Bonhams by you. under the Seller’s control or for whom the Seller is rely on the relevant immunity and/or exclusion and/or by the Seller to the Buyer. does not make or give and does not agree to make 7.3 You will collect and remove the Lot at your own legally responsible), or (iii) acts or omissions for which restriction within and for the purposes of Contracts or give any contractual promise, undertaking, expense from Bonhams’ custody and/ or control or 8.2 You agree to indemnify the Seller against all legal the Seller is liable under the Occupiers Liability Act (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999, which enables the 1.2 The Definitions and Glossary contained in Appendix 3 obligation, guarantee, warranty, or representation from the Storage Contractor’s custody in accordance and other costs of enforcement, all losses and other 1957, or (iv) any other liability to the extent the same benefit of a contract to be extended to a person who in the Catalogue are incorporated into this Contract of fact, or undertake any duty of care, in relation to with Bonhams’ instructions or requirements. Expenses and costs (including any monies payable may not be excluded or restricted as a matter of law. is not a party to the contract, and generally at law. for Sale and a separate copy can also be provided any Description of the Lot or any Estimate in relation to Bonhams in order to obtain the release of the by Bonhams on request. Where words and phrases to it, nor of the accuracy or completeness of any 7.4 You will be wholly responsible for packing, handling Lot) incurred by the Seller (whether or not court 10 MISCELLANEOUS 11 GOVERNING LAW are used which are in the List of Definitions, they are Description or Estimate which may have been made and transport of the Lot on collection and for proceedings will have been issued) as a result of printed in italics. by or on behalf of the Seller including by Bonhams. complying with all import or export regulations in Bonhams taking steps under this paragraph 8 on a 10.1 You may not assign either the benefit or burden of All transactions to which the Contract for Sale applies No such Description or Estimate is incorporated into connection with the Lot. full indemnity basis together with interest thereon the Contract for Sale. and all connected matters will be governed by and 1.3 The Seller sells the Lot as the principal to the this Contract for Sale. (after as well as before judgement or order) at the construed in accordance with the laws of that part Contract for Sale, such contract being made between 7.5 You will be wholly responsible for any removal, rate specified in paragraph 8.1.6 from the date upon 10.2 The Seller’s failure or delay in enforcing or exercising of the United Kingdom where the Sale takes place the Seller and you through Bonhams which acts in 4 FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND SATISFACTORY storage or other charges or Expenses incurred which the Seller becomes liable to pay the same until any power or right under the Contract for Sale will and the Seller and you each submit to the exclusive the sole capacity as the Seller’s agent and not as QUALITY by the Seller if you do not remove the Lot in payment by you. not operate or be deemed to operate as a waiver of jurisdiction of the courts of that part of the United an additional principal. However, if the Catalogue accordance with this paragraph 7 and will his rights under it except to the extent of any express Kingdom, save that the Seller may bring proceedings states that Bonhams sells the Lot as principal, or such 4.1 The Seller does not make and does not agree indemnify the Seller against all charges, costs, 8.3 On any resale of the Lot under paragraph 8.1.2, the waiver given to you in writing. Any such waiver will against you in any other court of competent a statement is made by an announcement by the to make any contractual promise, undertaking, including any legal costs and fees, Expenses and Seller will account to you in respect of any balance not affect the Seller’s ability subsequently to enforce jurisdiction to the extent permitted by the laws of Auctioneer, or by a notice at the Sale, or an insert obligation, guarantee, warranty, or representation of losses suffered by the Seller by reason of your remaining from any monies received by him or on any right arising under the Contract for Sale. the relevant jurisdiction. Bonhams has a complaints in the Catalogue, then Bonhams is the Seller for the fact in relation to the satisfactory quality of the Lot or failure to remove the Lot including any charges his behalf in respect of the Lot, after the payment of procedure in place. purposes of this agreement. its fitness for any purpose. due under any Storage Contract. All such sums all sums due to the Seller and to Bonhams, within due to the Seller will be payable on demand. 28 days of receipt of such monies by him or on his 1.4 The contract is made on the fall of the Auctioneer’s behalf. hammer in respect of the Lot when it is knocked down to you. NTB/MAIN/11.14 NTB/MAIN/11.14 SYMBOLS 2 SELLER’S UNDERTAKINGS 4.2 The Seller will not be liable for any breach of any 8 FAILURE TO PAY FOR THE LOT 9 THE SELLER’S LIABILITY 10.3 If either party to the Contract for Sale is prevented undertaking, whether implied by the Sale of Goods from performing that party’s respective obligations THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS ARE USED TO DENOTE 2.1 The Seller undertakes to you that: Act 1979 or otherwise, as to the satisfactory quality 8.1 If the Purchase Price for a Lot is not paid to Bonhams 9.1 The Seller will not be liable for any injury, loss or under the Contract for Sale by circumstances beyond of the Lot or its fitness for any purpose. in full in accordance with the Contract for Sale damage caused by the Lot after the fall of the its reasonable control or if performance of its Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items 2.1.1 the Seller is the owner of the Lot or is duly authorised the Seller will be entitled, with the prior written Auctioneer’s hammer in respect of the Lot. obligations would by reason of such circumstances outside the EU, see clause 13. to sell the Lot by the owner; 5 RISK, PROPERTY AND TITLE agreement of Bonhams but without further notice to give rise to a significantly increased financial W Objects displayed with a w will be located in the you, to exercise one or more of the following rights 9.2 Subject to paragraph 9.3 below, except for breach cost to it, that party will not, for so long as such Bonhams Warehouse and will only be available for 2.1.2 save as disclosed in the Entry for the Lot in the 5.1 Risk in the Lot passes to you when it is knocked (whether through Bonhams or otherwise): of the express undertaking provided in paragraph circumstances prevail, be required to perform such collection from this location. Catalogue, the Seller sells the Lot with full title down to you on the fall of the Auctioneer’s 2.1.5, the Seller will not be liable for any breach obligations. This paragraph does not apply to the ≈ Please note that as a result of recent legislation ruby and guarantee or, where the Seller is an executor, trustee, hammer in respect of the Lot. The Seller will not 8.1.1 to terminate immediately the Contract for Sale of the of any term that the Lot will correspond with any obligations imposed on you by paragraph 6. jadeite gem stones of Burmese (Myanmar) origin may liquidator, receiver or administrator, with whatever be responsible thereafter for the Lot prior to Lot for your breach of contract; Description applied to it by or on behalf of the Seller, not be imported into the US. Rubies and jadeite of non- right, title or interest he may have in the Lot; you collecting it from Bonhams or the Storage whether implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or 10.4 Any notice or other communication to be given Burmese origin require certification before import into the Contractor, with whom you have separate contract(s) 8.1.2 to resell the Lot by auction, private treaty or any otherwise. under the Contract for Sale must be in writing US. 2.1.3 except where the Sale is by an executor, trustee, as Buyer. You will indemnify the Seller and keep the other means on giving seven days’ written notice to and may be delivered by hand or sent by first class Δ Wines lying in Bond. liquidator, receiver or administrator the Seller is both Seller fully indemnified from and against all claims, you of the intention to resell; 9.3 Unless the Seller sells the Lot in the course of a post or air mail or fax transmission, if to the Seller, AR An Additional Premium will be payable to us by the Buyer legally entitled to sell the Lot, and legally capable proceedings, costs, expenses and losses arising in Business and the Buyer buys it as a Consumer, addressed c/o Bonhams at its address or fax number to cover our Expenses relating to payment of royalties of conferring on you quiet possession of the Lot respect of any injury, loss and damage caused to the 8.1.3 to retain possession of the Lot; in the Catalogue (marked for the attention of the under the Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. See and that the Sale conforms in every respect with Lot after the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer until 9.3.1 the Seller will not be liable (whether in negligence, Company Secretary), and if to you to the address or clause 7 for details. the terms implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1979, you obtain full title to it. 8.1.4 to remove and store the Lot at your expense; other tort, breach of contract or statutory duty or in fax number of the Buyer given in the Bidding Form ○ The Seller has been guaranteed a minimum price for the Sections 12(1) and 12(2) (see the Definitions and restitution or under the Misrepresentation Act 1967, (unless notice of any change of address is given in Lot, either by Bonhams or a third party. This may take Glossary); 5.2 Title to the Lot remains in and is retained by the 8.1.5 to take legal proceedings against you for any sum or in any other way) for any lack of conformity with, writing). It is the responsibility of the sender of the the form of an irrevocable bid by a third party, who may Seller until the Purchase Price and all other sums due under the Contract for Sale and/or damages for or inaccuracy, error, misdescription or omission in notice or communication to ensure that it is received make a financial gain on a successful Sale or a financial 2.1.4 the Seller has complied with all requirements, legal or payable by you to Bonhams in relation to the Lot breach of contract; any Description of the Lot or any Entry or Estimate in a legible form within any applicable time period. loss if unsuccessful. otherwise, relating to any export or import of the Lot, have been paid in full to, and received in cleared in relation to the Lot made by or on behalf of ▲ Bonhams owns the Lot either wholly or partially or may and all duties and taxes in respect of the export or funds by, Bonhams. 8.1.6 to be paid interest on any monies due (after as well the Seller (whether made in writing, including in 10.5 If any term or any part of any term of the Contract otherwise have an economic interest. import of the Lot have (unless stated to the contrary as before judgement or order) at the annual rate the Catalogue, or on the Website, or orally, or by for Sale is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Ф in the Catalogue or announced by the Auctioneer) 6 PAYMENT of 5% per annum above the base rate of National conduct or otherwise) and whether made before or unenforceability or invalidity will not affect the Government has banned the import of ivory into been paid and, so far as the Seller is aware, all third Westminster Bank Plc from time to time to be after this agreement or prior to or during the Sale; enforceability and validity of the remaining terms or the USA. parties have complied with such requirements in 6.1 Your obligation to pay the Purchase Price arises when calculated on a daily basis from the date upon which the remainder of the relevant term. the past; the Lot is knocked down to you on the fall of the such monies become payable until the date of actual 9.3.2 the Seller will not be liable for any loss of Business, •, †, *, G, Ω, a see clause 8, VAT, for details. Auctioneer’s hammer in respect of the Lot. payment; Business profits or revenue or income or for loss of 10.6 References in the Contract for Sale to Bonhams will, 2.1.5 subject to any alterations expressly identified as such reputation or for disruption to Business or wasted where appropriate, include reference to Bonhams’ DATA PROTECTION – USE OF YOUR INFORMATION made by announcement or notice at the Sale venue 6.2 Time will be of the essence in relation to payment 8.1.7 to repossess the Lot (or any part thereof) which has time on the part of the Buyer or of the Buyer’s officers, employees and agents. or by the Notice to Bidders or by an insert in the of the Purchase Price and all other sums payable by not become your property, and for this purpose management or staff or, for any indirect losses or Where we obtain any personal information about you, we shall Catalogue, the Lot corresponds with the Contractual you to Bonhams. Unless agreed in writing with you (unless the Buyer buys the Lot as a Consumer from consequential damages of any kind, irrespective in 10.7 The headings used in the Contract for Sale only use it in accordance with the terms of our Privacy Policy Description of the Lot, being that part of the Entry by Bonhams on the Seller’s behalf (in which case the Seller selling in the course of a Business) you any case of the nature, volume or source of the loss are for convenience only and will not affect its (subject to any additional specific consent(s) you may have about the Lot in the Catalogue which is in bold you must comply with the terms of that agreement), hereby grant an irrevocable licence to the Seller by or damage alleged to be suffered, and irrespective interpretation. given at the time your information was disclosed). A copy of letters and (except for colour) with any photograph all such sums must be paid to Bonhams by you in himself and to his servants or agents to enter upon of whether the said loss or damage is caused by our Privacy Policy can be found on our Website www.bonhams. of the Lot in the Catalogue and the contents of the currency in which the Sale was conducted by all or any of your premises (with or without vehicles) or claimed in respect of any negligence, other tort, 10.8 In the Contract for Sale “including” means com or requested by post from Customer Services Department, any Condition Report which has been provided to not later than 4.30pm on the second working day during normal Business hours to take possession of breach of contract, statutory duty, restitutionary “including, without limitation”. 101 New Bond Street, London, W1S 1SR or by email from the Buyer. following the Sale and you must ensure that the the Lot or part thereof; claim or otherwise; [email protected] funds are cleared by the seventh working day after 10.9 References to the singular will include reference to 3 DESCRIPTIONS OF THE LOT the Sale. Payment must be made to Bonhams by one 8.1.8 to retain possession of any other property sold to you 9.3.3 in any circumstances where the Seller is liable to you the plural (and vice versa) and reference to any one APPENDIX 1 of the methods stated in the Notice to Bidders unless by the Seller at the Sale or any other auction or by in respect of the Lot, or any act, omission, statement, gender will include reference to the other genders. 3.1 Paragraph 2.1.5 sets out what is the Contractual otherwise agreed with you in writing by Bonhams. If private treaty until all sums due under the Contract or representation in respect of it, or this agreement CONTRACT FOR SALE Description of the Lot. In particular, the Lot is not you do not pay any sums due in accordance with this for Sale shall have been paid in full in cleared funds; or its performance, and whether in damages, for 10.10 Reference to a numbered paragraph is to a sold as corresponding with that part of the Entry in paragraph, the Seller will have the rights set out in an indemnity or contribution or for a restitutionary paragraph of the Contract for Sale. IMPORTANT: These terms may be changed in advance of the the Catalogue which is not printed in bold letters, paragraph 8 below. 8.1.9 to retain possession of, and on three months’ written remedy or in any way whatsoever, the Seller’s liability Sale of the Lot to you, by the setting out of different terms in which merely sets out (on the Seller’s behalf) notice to sell, Without Reserve, any of your other will be limited to payment of a sum which will not 10.11 Save as expressly provided in paragraph 10.12 the Catalogue for the Sale and/or by placing an insert in the Bonhams’ opinion about the Lot and which is not 7 COLLECTION OF THE LOT property in the possession of the Seller and/or of exceed by way of maximum the amount of the nothing in the Contract for Sale confers (or purports Catalogue and/or by notices at the Sale venue and/or by oral part of the Contractual Description upon which the Bonhams (as bailee for the Seller) for any purpose Purchase Price of the Lot irrespective in any case of to confer) on any person who is not a party to the announcements before and during the Sale at the Sale venue. Lot is sold. Any statement or representation other 7.1 Unless otherwise agreed in writing with you by (including, without limitation, other goods sold to the nature, volume or source of any loss or damage Contract for Sale any benefit conferred by, or the You should be alert to this possibility of changes and ask in than that part of the Entry referred to in paragraph Bonhams, the Lot will be released to you or to your you) and to apply any monies due to you as a result alleged to be suffered or sum claimed as due, and right to enforce any term of, the Contract for Sale. advance of bidding if there have been any. 2.1.5 (together with any express alteration to it order only when Bonhams has received cleared funds of such Sale in satisfaction or part satisfaction of any irrespective of whether the liability arises from any as referred to in paragraph 2.1.5), including any to the amount of the full Purchase Price and all other amounts owed to the Seller or to Bonhams; and negligence, other tort, breach of contract, statutory 10.12 Where the Contract for Sale confers an immunity Under this contract the Seller’s liability in respect of the quality Description or Estimate, whether made orally or in sums owed by you to the Seller and to Bonhams. duty, bailee’s duty, restitutionary claim or otherwise. from, and/or an exclusion or restriction of, the of the Lot, it’s fitness for any purpose and its conformity with writing, including in the Catalogue or on Bonhams’ 8.1.10 so long as such goods remain in the possession of responsibility and/or liability of the Seller, it will also any Description is limited. You are strongly advised to examine Website, or by conduct, or otherwise, and whether 7.2 The Seller is entitled to withhold possession from you the Seller or Bonhams as its bailee, to rescind the 9.4 Nothing set out in paragraphs 9.1 to 9.3 above will operate in favour and for the benefit ofBonhams, the Lot for yourself and/or obtain an independent examination by or on behalf of the Seller or Bonhams and of any other Lot he has sold to you at the same or contract for the Sale of any other goods sold to be construed as excluding or restricting (whether Bonhams’ holding company and the subsidiaries of it before you buy it. whether made prior to or during the Sale, is not part at any other Sale and whether currently in Bonhams’ you by the Seller at the Sale or at any other auction directly or indirectly) any person’s liability or excluding of such holding company and the successors and of the Contractual Description upon which the Lot is possession or not until payment in full and in cleared or by private treaty and apply any monies received or restricting any person’s rights or remedies in assigns of Bonhams and of such companies and of 1 THE CONTRACT sold. funds of the Purchase Price and all other sums due to from you in respect of such goods in part or full respect of (i) fraud, or (ii) death or personal injury any officer, employee and agent of Bonhams and the Seller and/or Bonhams in respect of the Lot. satisfaction of any amounts owed to the Seller or to caused by the Seller’s negligence (or any person such companies, each of whom will be entitled to 1.1 These terms govern the Contract for Sale of the Lot 3.2 Except as provided in paragraph 2.1.5, the Seller Bonhams by you. under the Seller’s control or for whom the Seller is rely on the relevant immunity and/or exclusion and/or by the Seller to the Buyer. does not make or give and does not agree to make 7.3 You will collect and remove the Lot at your own legally responsible), or (iii) acts or omissions for which restriction within and for the purposes of Contracts or give any contractual promise, undertaking, expense from Bonhams’ custody and/ or control or 8.2 You agree to indemnify the Seller against all legal the Seller is liable under the Occupiers Liability Act (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999, which enables the 1.2 The Definitions and Glossary contained in Appendix 3 obligation, guarantee, warranty, or representation from the Storage Contractor’s custody in accordance and other costs of enforcement, all losses and other 1957, or (iv) any other liability to the extent the same benefit of a contract to be extended to a person who in the Catalogue are incorporated into this Contract of fact, or undertake any duty of care, in relation to with Bonhams’ instructions or requirements. Expenses and costs (including any monies payable may not be excluded or restricted as a matter of law. is not a party to the contract, and generally at law. for Sale and a separate copy can also be provided any Description of the Lot or any Estimate in relation to Bonhams in order to obtain the release of the by Bonhams on request. Where words and phrases to it, nor of the accuracy or completeness of any 7.4 You will be wholly responsible for packing, handling Lot) incurred by the Seller (whether or not court 10 MISCELLANEOUS 11 GOVERNING LAW are used which are in the List of Definitions, they are Description or Estimate which may have been made and transport of the Lot on collection and for proceedings will have been issued) as a result of printed in italics. by or on behalf of the Seller including by Bonhams. complying with all import or export regulations in Bonhams taking steps under this paragraph 8 on a 10.1 You may not assign either the benefit or burden of All transactions to which the Contract for Sale applies No such Description or Estimate is incorporated into connection with the Lot. full indemnity basis together with interest thereon the Contract for Sale. and all connected matters will be governed by and 1.3 The Seller sells the Lot as the principal to the this Contract for Sale. (after as well as before judgement or order) at the construed in accordance with the laws of that part Contract for Sale, such contract being made between 7.5 You will be wholly responsible for any removal, rate specified in paragraph 8.1.6 from the date upon 10.2 The Seller’s failure or delay in enforcing or exercising of the United Kingdom where the Sale takes place the Seller and you through Bonhams which acts in 4 FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND SATISFACTORY storage or other charges or Expenses incurred which the Seller becomes liable to pay the same until any power or right under the Contract for Sale will and the Seller and you each submit to the exclusive the sole capacity as the Seller’s agent and not as QUALITY by the Seller if you do not remove the Lot in payment by you. not operate or be deemed to operate as a waiver of jurisdiction of the courts of that part of the United an additional principal. However, if the Catalogue accordance with this paragraph 7 and will his rights under it except to the extent of any express Kingdom, save that the Seller may bring proceedings states that Bonhams sells the Lot as principal, or such 4.1 The Seller does not make and does not agree indemnify the Seller against all charges, costs, 8.3 On any resale of the Lot under paragraph 8.1.2, the waiver given to you in writing. Any such waiver will against you in any other court of competent a statement is made by an announcement by the to make any contractual promise, undertaking, including any legal costs and fees, Expenses and Seller will account to you in respect of any balance not affect the Seller’s ability subsequently to enforce jurisdiction to the extent permitted by the laws of Auctioneer, or by a notice at the Sale, or an insert obligation, guarantee, warranty, or representation of losses suffered by the Seller by reason of your remaining from any monies received by him or on any right arising under the Contract for Sale. the relevant jurisdiction. Bonhams has a complaints in the Catalogue, then Bonhams is the Seller for the fact in relation to the satisfactory quality of the Lot or failure to remove the Lot including any charges his behalf in respect of the Lot, after the payment of procedure in place. purposes of this agreement. its fitness for any purpose. due under any Storage Contract. All such sums all sums due to the Seller and to Bonhams, within due to the Seller will be payable on demand. 28 days of receipt of such monies by him or on his 1.4 The contract is made on the fall of the Auctioneer’s behalf. hammer in respect of the Lot when it is knocked down to you. NTB/MAIN/11.14 NTB/MAIN/11.14 APPENDIX 2 3 PAYMENT 4.4 If you have not collected the Lot by the date specified 7 FAILURE TO PAY OR TO REMOVE THE LOT 7.3 If you pay us only part of the sums due to us such 9.3 Paragraph 9 will not apply in respect of a Forgery if: in the Notice to Bidders, you authorise us, acting AND PART PAYMENTS payment shall be applied firstly to the Purchase Price BUYER’S AGREEMENT 3.1 Unless agreed in writing between you and us or as as your agent and on your behalf, to enter into a of the Lot (or where you have purchased more than 9.3.1 the Entry in relation to the Lot contained in the otherwise set out in the Notice to Bidders, you must contract (the “Storage Contract”) with the Storage 7.1 If all sums payable to us are not so paid in full at the one Lot pro-rata towards the Purchase Price of each Catalogue reflected the then accepted general IMPORTANT: These terms may be changed in advance of the pay to us by not later than 4.30pm on the second Contractor for the storage of the Lot on the then time they are due and/or the Lot is not removed in Lot) and secondly to the Buyer’s Premium (or where opinion of scholars and experts or fairly indicated Sale of the Lot to you, by the setting out of different terms in working day following the Sale: current standard terms and conditions agreed accordance with this agreement, we will without you have purchased more than one Lot pro-rata to that there was a conflict of such opinion or reflected the Catalogue for the Sale and/or by placing an insert in the between Bonhams and the Storage Contractor further notice to you be entitled to exercise one or the Buyer’s Premium on each Lot) and thirdly to any the then current opinion of an expert acknowledged Catalogue and/or by notices at the Sale venue and/or by oral 3.1.1 the Purchase Price for the Lot; (copies of which are available on request). If the Lot more of the following rights (without prejudice to other sums due to us. to be a leading expert in the relevant field; or announcements before and during the Sale at the Sale venue. is stored at our premises storage fees at our current any rights we may exercise on behalf of the Seller): You should be alert to this possibility of changes and ask in 3.1.2 a Buyer’s Premium in accordance with the rates set daily rates (currently a minimum of £3 plus VAT per 7.4 We will account to you in respect of any balance we 9.3.2 it can be established that the Lot is a Forgery only advance of bidding if there have been any. out in the Notice to Bidders, and Lot per day) will be payable from the expiry of the 7.1.1 to terminate this agreement immediately for your hold remaining from any monies received by us in by means of a process not generally accepted for period referred to in paragraph 4.2. These storage breach of contract; respect of any Sale of the Lot under our rights under use until after the date on which the Catalogue was 1 THE CONTRACT 3.1.3 if the Lot is marked [AR], an Additional Premium fees form part of our Expenses. this paragraph 7 after the payment of all sums due to published or by means of a process which it was which is calculated and payable in accordance with 7.1.2 to retain possession of the Lot; us and/or the Seller within 28 days of receipt by us of unreasonable in all the circumstances for us to have 1.1 These terms govern the contract between Bonhams the Notice to Bidders together with VAT on that sum 4.5 Until you have paid the Purchase Price and any all such sums paid to us. employed. personally and the Buyer, being the person to whom if applicable so that all sums due to us are cleared Expenses in full the Lot will either be held by us as 7.1.3 to remove, and/or store the Lot at your expense; a Lot has been knocked down by the Auctioneer. funds by the seventh working day after the Sale. agent on behalf of the Seller or held by the Storage 8 CLAIMS BY OTHER PERSONS IN RESPECT OF 9.4 You authorise us to carry out such processes and Contractor as agent on behalf of the Seller and 7.1.4 to take legal proceedings against you for payment THE LOT tests on the Lot as we in our absolute discretion 1.2 The Definitions and Glossary contained in Appendix 3.2 You must also pay us on demand any Expenses ourselves on the terms contained in the Storage of any sums payable to us by you (including the consider necessary to satisfy ourselves that the Lot is 3 to the Catalogue for the Sale are incorporated payable pursuant to this agreement. Contract. Purchase Price) and/or damages for breach of 8.1 Whenever it becomes apparent to us that the Lot or is not a Forgery. into this agreement and a separate copy can also contract; is the subject of a claim by someone other than be provided by us on request. Where words and 3.3 All payments to us must be made in the currency 4.6 You undertake to comply with the terms of any you and other than the Seller (or that such a claim 9.5 If we are satisfied that a Lot is a Forgery we will (as phrases which are defined in the List of Definitions in which the Sale was conducted, using, unless Storage Contract and in particular to pay the charges 7.1.5 to be paid interest on any monies due to us (after can reasonably be expected to be made), we may, principal) purchase the Lot from you and you will are used in this agreement, they are printed in italics. otherwise agreed by us in writing, one of the (and all costs of moving the Lot into storage) due as well as before judgement or order) at the annual at our absolute discretion, deal with the Lot in transfer the title to the Lot in question to us, with Reference is made in this agreement to information methods of payment set out in the Notice to under any Storage Contract. You acknowledge and rate of 5% per annum above the base lending rate any manner which appears to us to recognise the full title guarantee, free from any liens, charges, printed in the Notice to Bidders, printed in the Bidders. Our invoices will only be addressed to the agree that you will not be able to collect the Lot from of National Westminster Bank Plc from time to time legitimate interests of ourselves and the other parties encumbrances and adverse claims, in accordance Catalogue for the Sale, and where such information registered Bidder unless the Bidder is acting as an the Storage Contractor’s premises until you have paid to be calculated on a daily basis from the date upon involved and lawfully to protect our position and with the provisions of Sections 12(1) and 12(2) of is referred to it is incorporated into this agreement. agent for a named principal and we have approved the Purchase Price, any Expenses and all charges due which such monies become payable until the date of our legitimate interests. Without prejudice to the the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and we will pay to you that arrangement, in which case we will address the under the Storage Contract. actual payment; generality of the discretion and by way of example, an amount equal to the sum of the Purchase Price, 1.3 Except as specified in paragraph 4 of the Notice to invoice to the principal. we may: Buyer’s Premium, VAT and Expenses paid by you in Bidders the Contract for Sale of the Lot between you 4.7 You will be wholly responsible for packing, handling 7.1.6 to repossess the Lot (or any part thereof) which has respect of the Lot. and the Seller is made on the fall of the Auctioneer’s 3.4 Unless otherwise stated in this agreement all and transport of the Lot on collection and for not become your property, and for this purpose 8.1.1 retain the Lot to investigate any question raised or hammer in respect of the Lot, when it is knocked sums payable to us will be subject to VAT at the complying with all import or export regulations in (unless you buy the Lot as a Consumer) you hereby reasonably expected by us to be raised in relation to 9.6 The benefit of paragraph 9 is personal to, and down to you. At that moment a separate contract is appropriate rate and VAT will be payable by you on connection with the Lot. grant an irrevocable licence to us, by ourselves, our the Lot; and/or incapable of assignment by, you. also made between you and Bonhams on the terms all such sums. servants or agents, to enter upon all or any of your in this Buyer’s Agreement. 4.8 You will be wholly responsible for any removal, premises (with or without vehicles) during normal 8.1.2 deliver the Lot to a person other than you; and/or 9.7 If you sell or otherwise dispose of your interest in the 3.5 We may deduct and retain for our own benefit from storage, or other charges for any Lot not removed business hours to take possession of any Lot or part Lot, all rights and benefits under this paragraph will 1.4 We act as agents for the Seller and are not the monies paid by you to us the Buyer’s Premium, in accordance with paragraph 4.2, payable at our thereof; 8.1.3 commence interpleader proceedings or seek any cease. answerable or personally responsible to you for any the Commission payable by the Seller in respect current rates, and any Expenses we incur (including other order of any court, mediator, arbitrator or breach of contract or other default by the Seller, of the Lot, any Expenses and VAT and any interest any charges due under the Storage Contract), all of 7.1.7 to sell the Lot Without Reserve by auction, private government body; and/or 9.8 Paragraph 9 does not apply to a Lot made up of or unless Bonhams sells the Lot as principal. earned and/or incurred until payment to the Seller. which must be paid by you on demand and in any treaty or any other means on giving you three including a Chinese painting or Chinese paintings, a event before any collection of the Lot by you or on months’ written notice of our intention to do so; 8.1.4 require an indemnity and/or security from you in motor vehicle or motor vehicles, a Stamp or Stamps 1.5 Our personal obligations to you are governed by this 3.6 Time will be of the essence in relation to any your behalf. return for pursuing a course of action agreed to by or a Book or Books. agreement and we agree, subject to the terms below, payment payable to us. If you do not pay the 7.1.8 to retain possession of any of your other property in you. to the following obligations: Purchase Price, or any other sum due to us in 5 STORING THE LOT our possession for any purpose (including, without 10 OUR LIABILITY accordance with this paragraph 3, we will have the limitation, other goods sold to you or with us for 8.2 The discretion referred to in paragraph 8.1: 1.5.1 we will, until the date and time specified in the rights set out in paragraph 7 below. We agree to store the Lot until the earlier of your Sale) until all sums due to us have been paid in full; 10.1 We will not be liable whether in negligence, other Notice to Bidders or otherwise notified to you, store removal of the Lot or until the time and date set out 8.2.1 may be exercised at any time during which we have tort, breach of contract or statutory duty or in the Lot in accordance with paragraph 5; 3.7 Where a number of Lots have been knocked down to in the Notice to Bidders, on the Sale Information 7.1.9 to apply any monies received from you for any actual or constructive possession of the Lot, or at restitution or under the Misrepresentation Act 1967 you, any monies we receive from you will be applied Page or at the back of the catalogue (or if no date purpose whether at the time of your default or at any time after such possession, where the cessation or in any other way for lack of conformity with or 1.5.2 subject to any power of the Seller or us to refuse to firstly pro-rata to pay the Purchase Price of each Lot is specified, by 4.30pm on the seventh day after the any time thereafter in payment or part payment of of such possession has occurred by reason of any any inaccuracy, error, misdescription or omission in release the Lot to you, we will release the Lot to you and secondly pro-rata to pay all amounts due to Sale) and, subject to paragraphs 6 and 10, to be any sums due to us by you under this agreement; decision, order or ruling of any court, mediator, any Description of the Lot or any Entry or Estimate in accordance with paragraph 4 once you have paid Bonhams. responsible as bailee to you for damage to or the loss arbitrator or government body; and in respect of it, made by us or on our behalf or by to us, in cleared funds, everything due to us and the or destruction of the Lot (notwithstanding that it is 7.1.10 on three months’ written notice to sell, Without or on behalf of the Seller (whether made in writing, Seller; 4 COLLECTION OF THE LOT not your property before payment of the Purchase Reserve, any of your other property in our possession 8.2.2 will not be exercised unless we believe that there including in the Catalogue, or on the Bonhams’ Price). If you do not collect the Lot before the time or under our control for any purpose (including other exists a serious prospect of a good arguable case in Website, or orally, or by conduct or otherwise) and 1.5.3 we will provide guarantees in the terms set out in 4.1 Subject to any power of the Seller or us to refuse and date set out in the Notice to Bidders (or if no goods sold to you or with us for Sale) and to apply favour of the claim. whether made before or after this agreement or prior paragraphs 9 and 10. to release the Lot to you, once you have paid to us, date is specified, by 4.30pm on the seventh day any monies due to you as a result of such Sale in to or during the Sale. in cleared funds, everything due to the Seller and after the Sale) we may remove the Lot to another payment or part payment of any amounts owed to 9 FORGERIES 1.6 We do not make or give and do not agree to make to us, we will release the Lot to you or as you may location, the details of which will usually be set out us; 10.2 Our duty to you while the Lot is at your risk and/or or give any contractual promise, undertaking, direct us in writing. The Lot will only be released on in the relevant section of the Catalogue. If you have 9.1 We undertake a personal responsibility for any your property and in our custody and/or control is to obligation, Guarantee, warranty, representation of production of a buyer collection document, obtained not paid for the Lot in accordance with paragraph 3, 7.1.11 refuse to allow you to register for a future Sale or to Forgery in accordance with the terms of this exercise reasonable care in relation to it, but we will fact in relation to any Description of the Lot or any from our cashier’s office. and the Lot is moved to any third party’s premises, reject a bid from you at any future Sale or to require paragraph 9. not be responsible for damage to the Lot or to other Estimate in relation to it, nor of the accuracy or the Lot will be held by such third party strictly to you to pay a deposit before any bid is accepted by us persons or things caused by: completeness of any Description or Estimate which 4.2 You must collect and remove the Lot at your own Bonhams’ order and we will retain our lien over the at any future Sale in which case we will be entitled 9.2 Paragraph 9 applies only if: may have been made by us or on our behalf or by expense by the date and time specified in the Notice Lot until we have been paid in full in accordance with to apply such deposit in payment or part payment, as 10.2.1 handling the Lot if it was affected at the time of Sale or on behalf of the Seller (whether made orally or in to Bidders, or if no date is specified, by 4.30pm on paragraph 3. the case may be, of the Purchase Price of any Lot of 9.2.1 your name appears as the named person to whom to you by woodworm and any damage is caused as a writing, including in the Catalogue or on Bonhams’ the seventh day after the Sale. which you are the Buyer. the original invoice was made out by us in respect of result of it being affected by woodworm; or Website, or by conduct, or otherwise), and whether 6 RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOT the Lot and that invoice has been paid; and made before or after this agreement or prior to or 4.3 For the period referred to in paragraph 4.2, the Lot 7.2 You agree to indemnify us against all legal and other 10.2.2 changes in atmospheric pressure; nor will we be during the Sale. No such Description or Estimate is can be collected from the address referred to in the 6.1 Only on the payment of the Purchase Price to us costs, all losses and all other Expenses (whether or 9.2.2 you notify us in writing as soon as reasonably liable for: incorporated into this agreement between you and Notice to Bidders for collection on the days and times will title in the Lot pass to you. However under the not court proceedings will have been issued) incurred practicable after you have become aware that the Lot us. Any such Description or Estimate, if made by us specified in the Notice to Bidders. Thereafter, the Contract for Sale, the risk in the Lot passed to you by us as a result of our taking steps under this is or may be a Forgery, and in any event within one 10.2.3 damage to tension stringed musical instruments; or or on our behalf, was (unless Bonhams itself sells Lot may be removed elsewhere for storage and you when it was knocked down to you. paragraph 7 on a full indemnity basis together with year after the Sale, that the Lot is a Forgery; and the Lot as principal) made as agent on behalf of the must enquire from us as to when and where you can interest thereon (after as well as before judgement or 10.2.4 damage to gilded picture frames, plaster picture Seller. collect it, although this information will usually be set 6.2 You are advised to obtain insurance in respect of the order) at the rate specified in paragraph 7.1.5 from 9.2.3 within one month after such notification has been frames or picture frame glass; and if the Lot is or out in the Notice to Bidders. Lot as soon as possible after the Sale. the date upon which we become liable to pay the given, you return the Lot to us in the same condition becomes dangerous, we may dispose of it without 2 PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT FOR SALE same until payment by you. as it was at the time of the Sale, accompanied by notice to you in advance in any manner we think fit written evidence that the Lot is a Forgery and details and we will be under no liability to you for doing so. You undertake to us personally that you will of the Sale and Lot number sufficient to identify the observe and comply with all your obligations and Lot. undertakings to the Seller under the Contract for Sale in respect of the Lot.
NTB/MAIN/11.14 NTB/MAIN/11.14 APPENDIX 2 3 PAYMENT 4.4 If you have not collected the Lot by the date specified 7 FAILURE TO PAY OR TO REMOVE THE LOT 7.3 If you pay us only part of the sums due to us such 9.3 Paragraph 9 will not apply in respect of a Forgery if: in the Notice to Bidders, you authorise us, acting AND PART PAYMENTS payment shall be applied firstly to the Purchase Price BUYER’S AGREEMENT 3.1 Unless agreed in writing between you and us or as as your agent and on your behalf, to enter into a of the Lot (or where you have purchased more than 9.3.1 the Entry in relation to the Lot contained in the otherwise set out in the Notice to Bidders, you must contract (the “Storage Contract”) with the Storage 7.1 If all sums payable to us are not so paid in full at the one Lot pro-rata towards the Purchase Price of each Catalogue reflected the then accepted general IMPORTANT: These terms may be changed in advance of the pay to us by not later than 4.30pm on the second Contractor for the storage of the Lot on the then time they are due and/or the Lot is not removed in Lot) and secondly to the Buyer’s Premium (or where opinion of scholars and experts or fairly indicated Sale of the Lot to you, by the setting out of different terms in working day following the Sale: current standard terms and conditions agreed accordance with this agreement, we will without you have purchased more than one Lot pro-rata to that there was a conflict of such opinion or reflected the Catalogue for the Sale and/or by placing an insert in the between Bonhams and the Storage Contractor further notice to you be entitled to exercise one or the Buyer’s Premium on each Lot) and thirdly to any the then current opinion of an expert acknowledged Catalogue and/or by notices at the Sale venue and/or by oral 3.1.1 the Purchase Price for the Lot; (copies of which are available on request). If the Lot more of the following rights (without prejudice to other sums due to us. to be a leading expert in the relevant field; or announcements before and during the Sale at the Sale venue. is stored at our premises storage fees at our current any rights we may exercise on behalf of the Seller): You should be alert to this possibility of changes and ask in 3.1.2 a Buyer’s Premium in accordance with the rates set daily rates (currently a minimum of £3 plus VAT per 7.4 We will account to you in respect of any balance we 9.3.2 it can be established that the Lot is a Forgery only advance of bidding if there have been any. out in the Notice to Bidders, and Lot per day) will be payable from the expiry of the 7.1.1 to terminate this agreement immediately for your hold remaining from any monies received by us in by means of a process not generally accepted for period referred to in paragraph 4.2. These storage breach of contract; respect of any Sale of the Lot under our rights under use until after the date on which the Catalogue was 1 THE CONTRACT 3.1.3 if the Lot is marked [AR], an Additional Premium fees form part of our Expenses. this paragraph 7 after the payment of all sums due to published or by means of a process which it was which is calculated and payable in accordance with 7.1.2 to retain possession of the Lot; us and/or the Seller within 28 days of receipt by us of unreasonable in all the circumstances for us to have 1.1 These terms govern the contract between Bonhams the Notice to Bidders together with VAT on that sum 4.5 Until you have paid the Purchase Price and any all such sums paid to us. employed. personally and the Buyer, being the person to whom if applicable so that all sums due to us are cleared Expenses in full the Lot will either be held by us as 7.1.3 to remove, and/or store the Lot at your expense; a Lot has been knocked down by the Auctioneer. funds by the seventh working day after the Sale. agent on behalf of the Seller or held by the Storage 8 CLAIMS BY OTHER PERSONS IN RESPECT OF 9.4 You authorise us to carry out such processes and Contractor as agent on behalf of the Seller and 7.1.4 to take legal proceedings against you for payment THE LOT tests on the Lot as we in our absolute discretion 1.2 The Definitions and Glossary contained in Appendix 3.2 You must also pay us on demand any Expenses ourselves on the terms contained in the Storage of any sums payable to us by you (including the consider necessary to satisfy ourselves that the Lot is 3 to the Catalogue for the Sale are incorporated payable pursuant to this agreement. Contract. Purchase Price) and/or damages for breach of 8.1 Whenever it becomes apparent to us that the Lot or is not a Forgery. into this agreement and a separate copy can also contract; is the subject of a claim by someone other than be provided by us on request. Where words and 3.3 All payments to us must be made in the currency 4.6 You undertake to comply with the terms of any you and other than the Seller (or that such a claim 9.5 If we are satisfied that a Lot is a Forgery we will (as phrases which are defined in the List of Definitions in which the Sale was conducted, using, unless Storage Contract and in particular to pay the charges 7.1.5 to be paid interest on any monies due to us (after can reasonably be expected to be made), we may, principal) purchase the Lot from you and you will are used in this agreement, they are printed in italics. otherwise agreed by us in writing, one of the (and all costs of moving the Lot into storage) due as well as before judgement or order) at the annual at our absolute discretion, deal with the Lot in transfer the title to the Lot in question to us, with Reference is made in this agreement to information methods of payment set out in the Notice to under any Storage Contract. You acknowledge and rate of 5% per annum above the base lending rate any manner which appears to us to recognise the full title guarantee, free from any liens, charges, printed in the Notice to Bidders, printed in the Bidders. Our invoices will only be addressed to the agree that you will not be able to collect the Lot from of National Westminster Bank Plc from time to time legitimate interests of ourselves and the other parties encumbrances and adverse claims, in accordance Catalogue for the Sale, and where such information registered Bidder unless the Bidder is acting as an the Storage Contractor’s premises until you have paid to be calculated on a daily basis from the date upon involved and lawfully to protect our position and with the provisions of Sections 12(1) and 12(2) of is referred to it is incorporated into this agreement. agent for a named principal and we have approved the Purchase Price, any Expenses and all charges due which such monies become payable until the date of our legitimate interests. Without prejudice to the the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and we will pay to you that arrangement, in which case we will address the under the Storage Contract. actual payment; generality of the discretion and by way of example, an amount equal to the sum of the Purchase Price, 1.3 Except as specified in paragraph 4 of the Notice to invoice to the principal. we may: Buyer’s Premium, VAT and Expenses paid by you in Bidders the Contract for Sale of the Lot between you 4.7 You will be wholly responsible for packing, handling 7.1.6 to repossess the Lot (or any part thereof) which has respect of the Lot. and the Seller is made on the fall of the Auctioneer’s 3.4 Unless otherwise stated in this agreement all and transport of the Lot on collection and for not become your property, and for this purpose 8.1.1 retain the Lot to investigate any question raised or hammer in respect of the Lot, when it is knocked sums payable to us will be subject to VAT at the complying with all import or export regulations in (unless you buy the Lot as a Consumer) you hereby reasonably expected by us to be raised in relation to 9.6 The benefit of paragraph 9 is personal to, and down to you. At that moment a separate contract is appropriate rate and VAT will be payable by you on connection with the Lot. grant an irrevocable licence to us, by ourselves, our the Lot; and/or incapable of assignment by, you. also made between you and Bonhams on the terms all such sums. servants or agents, to enter upon all or any of your in this Buyer’s Agreement. 4.8 You will be wholly responsible for any removal, premises (with or without vehicles) during normal 8.1.2 deliver the Lot to a person other than you; and/or 9.7 If you sell or otherwise dispose of your interest in the 3.5 We may deduct and retain for our own benefit from storage, or other charges for any Lot not removed business hours to take possession of any Lot or part Lot, all rights and benefits under this paragraph will 1.4 We act as agents for the Seller and are not the monies paid by you to us the Buyer’s Premium, in accordance with paragraph 4.2, payable at our thereof; 8.1.3 commence interpleader proceedings or seek any cease. answerable or personally responsible to you for any the Commission payable by the Seller in respect current rates, and any Expenses we incur (including other order of any court, mediator, arbitrator or breach of contract or other default by the Seller, of the Lot, any Expenses and VAT and any interest any charges due under the Storage Contract), all of 7.1.7 to sell the Lot Without Reserve by auction, private government body; and/or 9.8 Paragraph 9 does not apply to a Lot made up of or unless Bonhams sells the Lot as principal. earned and/or incurred until payment to the Seller. which must be paid by you on demand and in any treaty or any other means on giving you three including a Chinese painting or Chinese paintings, a event before any collection of the Lot by you or on months’ written notice of our intention to do so; 8.1.4 require an indemnity and/or security from you in motor vehicle or motor vehicles, a Stamp or Stamps 1.5 Our personal obligations to you are governed by this 3.6 Time will be of the essence in relation to any your behalf. return for pursuing a course of action agreed to by or a Book or Books. agreement and we agree, subject to the terms below, payment payable to us. If you do not pay the 7.1.8 to retain possession of any of your other property in you. to the following obligations: Purchase Price, or any other sum due to us in 5 STORING THE LOT our possession for any purpose (including, without 10 OUR LIABILITY accordance with this paragraph 3, we will have the limitation, other goods sold to you or with us for 8.2 The discretion referred to in paragraph 8.1: 1.5.1 we will, until the date and time specified in the rights set out in paragraph 7 below. We agree to store the Lot until the earlier of your Sale) until all sums due to us have been paid in full; 10.1 We will not be liable whether in negligence, other Notice to Bidders or otherwise notified to you, store removal of the Lot or until the time and date set out 8.2.1 may be exercised at any time during which we have tort, breach of contract or statutory duty or in the Lot in accordance with paragraph 5; 3.7 Where a number of Lots have been knocked down to in the Notice to Bidders, on the Sale Information 7.1.9 to apply any monies received from you for any actual or constructive possession of the Lot, or at restitution or under the Misrepresentation Act 1967 you, any monies we receive from you will be applied Page or at the back of the catalogue (or if no date purpose whether at the time of your default or at any time after such possession, where the cessation or in any other way for lack of conformity with or 1.5.2 subject to any power of the Seller or us to refuse to firstly pro-rata to pay the Purchase Price of each Lot is specified, by 4.30pm on the seventh day after the any time thereafter in payment or part payment of of such possession has occurred by reason of any any inaccuracy, error, misdescription or omission in release the Lot to you, we will release the Lot to you and secondly pro-rata to pay all amounts due to Sale) and, subject to paragraphs 6 and 10, to be any sums due to us by you under this agreement; decision, order or ruling of any court, mediator, any Description of the Lot or any Entry or Estimate in accordance with paragraph 4 once you have paid Bonhams. responsible as bailee to you for damage to or the loss arbitrator or government body; and in respect of it, made by us or on our behalf or by to us, in cleared funds, everything due to us and the or destruction of the Lot (notwithstanding that it is 7.1.10 on three months’ written notice to sell, Without or on behalf of the Seller (whether made in writing, Seller; 4 COLLECTION OF THE LOT not your property before payment of the Purchase Reserve, any of your other property in our possession 8.2.2 will not be exercised unless we believe that there including in the Catalogue, or on the Bonhams’ Price). If you do not collect the Lot before the time or under our control for any purpose (including other exists a serious prospect of a good arguable case in Website, or orally, or by conduct or otherwise) and 1.5.3 we will provide guarantees in the terms set out in 4.1 Subject to any power of the Seller or us to refuse and date set out in the Notice to Bidders (or if no goods sold to you or with us for Sale) and to apply favour of the claim. whether made before or after this agreement or prior paragraphs 9 and 10. to release the Lot to you, once you have paid to us, date is specified, by 4.30pm on the seventh day any monies due to you as a result of such Sale in to or during the Sale. in cleared funds, everything due to the Seller and after the Sale) we may remove the Lot to another payment or part payment of any amounts owed to 9 FORGERIES 1.6 We do not make or give and do not agree to make to us, we will release the Lot to you or as you may location, the details of which will usually be set out us; 10.2 Our duty to you while the Lot is at your risk and/or or give any contractual promise, undertaking, direct us in writing. The Lot will only be released on in the relevant section of the Catalogue. If you have 9.1 We undertake a personal responsibility for any your property and in our custody and/or control is to obligation, Guarantee, warranty, representation of production of a buyer collection document, obtained not paid for the Lot in accordance with paragraph 3, 7.1.11 refuse to allow you to register for a future Sale or to Forgery in accordance with the terms of this exercise reasonable care in relation to it, but we will fact in relation to any Description of the Lot or any from our cashier’s office. and the Lot is moved to any third party’s premises, reject a bid from you at any future Sale or to require paragraph 9. not be responsible for damage to the Lot or to other Estimate in relation to it, nor of the accuracy or the Lot will be held by such third party strictly to you to pay a deposit before any bid is accepted by us persons or things caused by: completeness of any Description or Estimate which 4.2 You must collect and remove the Lot at your own Bonhams’ order and we will retain our lien over the at any future Sale in which case we will be entitled 9.2 Paragraph 9 applies only if: may have been made by us or on our behalf or by expense by the date and time specified in the Notice Lot until we have been paid in full in accordance with to apply such deposit in payment or part payment, as 10.2.1 handling the Lot if it was affected at the time of Sale or on behalf of the Seller (whether made orally or in to Bidders, or if no date is specified, by 4.30pm on paragraph 3. the case may be, of the Purchase Price of any Lot of 9.2.1 your name appears as the named person to whom to you by woodworm and any damage is caused as a writing, including in the Catalogue or on Bonhams’ the seventh day after the Sale. which you are the Buyer. the original invoice was made out by us in respect of result of it being affected by woodworm; or Website, or by conduct, or otherwise), and whether 6 RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE LOT the Lot and that invoice has been paid; and made before or after this agreement or prior to or 4.3 For the period referred to in paragraph 4.2, the Lot 7.2 You agree to indemnify us against all legal and other 10.2.2 changes in atmospheric pressure; nor will we be during the Sale. No such Description or Estimate is can be collected from the address referred to in the 6.1 Only on the payment of the Purchase Price to us costs, all losses and all other Expenses (whether or 9.2.2 you notify us in writing as soon as reasonably liable for: incorporated into this agreement between you and Notice to Bidders for collection on the days and times will title in the Lot pass to you. However under the not court proceedings will have been issued) incurred practicable after you have become aware that the Lot us. Any such Description or Estimate, if made by us specified in the Notice to Bidders. Thereafter, the Contract for Sale, the risk in the Lot passed to you by us as a result of our taking steps under this is or may be a Forgery, and in any event within one 10.2.3 damage to tension stringed musical instruments; or or on our behalf, was (unless Bonhams itself sells Lot may be removed elsewhere for storage and you when it was knocked down to you. paragraph 7 on a full indemnity basis together with year after the Sale, that the Lot is a Forgery; and the Lot as principal) made as agent on behalf of the must enquire from us as to when and where you can interest thereon (after as well as before judgement or 10.2.4 damage to gilded picture frames, plaster picture Seller. collect it, although this information will usually be set 6.2 You are advised to obtain insurance in respect of the order) at the rate specified in paragraph 7.1.5 from 9.2.3 within one month after such notification has been frames or picture frame glass; and if the Lot is or out in the Notice to Bidders. Lot as soon as possible after the Sale. the date upon which we become liable to pay the given, you return the Lot to us in the same condition becomes dangerous, we may dispose of it without 2 PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT FOR SALE same until payment by you. as it was at the time of the Sale, accompanied by notice to you in advance in any manner we think fit written evidence that the Lot is a Forgery and details and we will be under no liability to you for doing so. You undertake to us personally that you will of the Sale and Lot number sufficient to identify the observe and comply with all your obligations and Lot. undertakings to the Seller under the Contract for Sale in respect of the Lot.
NTB/MAIN/11.14 NTB/MAIN/11.14 10.3.1 We will not be liable to you for any loss of Business, the Entry in the Catalogue in respect of the Lot 12.7 The headings used in this agreement are “Bidder” a person who has completed a Bidding Form. “Loss and Damage Warranty” means the warranty described “artist’s resale right”: the right of the creator of a work of art Business profits, revenue or income or for loss of reflected the then accepted general opinion of for convenience only and will not affect its “Bidding Form” our Bidding Registration Form, our Absentee in paragraph 8.2 of the Conditions of Business. to receive a payment on Sales of that work subsequent to the Business reputation or for disruption to Business or scholars and experts or fairly indicated that there was interpretation. Bidding Form or our Telephone Bidding Form. “Loss and Damage Warranty Fee” means the fee described original Sale of that work by the creator of it as set out in the wasted time on the part of the Buyer’s management a conflict of such opinion; or “Bonhams” Bonhams 1793 Limited or its successors or in paragraph 8.2.3 of the Conditions of Business. Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. or staff or, if you are buying the Lot in the course of 12.8 In this agreement “including” means “including, assigns. Bonhams is also referred to in the Buyer’s Agreement, “Lot” any item consigned to Bonhams with a view to its Sale “bailee”: a person to whom goods are entrusted. a Business, for any indirect losses or consequential it can be established that the Lot is a non-conforming without limitation”. the Conditions of Business and the Notice to Bidders by the at auction or by private treaty (and reference to any Lot will “indemnity”: an obligation to put the person who has damages of any kind, irrespective in any case of Lot only by means of a process not generally words “we”, “us” and “our”. include, unless the context otherwise requires, reference to the benefit of the indemnity in the same position in which the nature, volume or source of the loss or damage accepted for use until after the date on which the 12.9 References to the singular will include reference to “Book” a printed Book offered for Sale at a specialist Book individual items comprised in a group of two or more items he would have been, had the circumstances giving rise to alleged to be suffered, and irrespective of whether Catalogue was published or by means of a process the plural (and vice versa) and reference to any one Sale. offered for Sale as one Lot). the indemnity not arisen and the expression “indemnify” is the said loss or damage is caused by or claimed which it was unreasonable in all the circumstances gender will include reference to the other genders. “Business” includes any trade, Business and profession. “Motoring Catalogue Fee” a fee payable by the Seller to construed accordingly. in respect of any negligence, other tort, breach of for us to have employed; or “Buyer” the person to whom a Lot is knocked down by the Bonhams in consideration of the additional work undertaken “interpleader proceedings”: proceedings in the Courts to contract, statutory duty, bailee’s duty, a restitutionary 12.10 Reference to a numbered paragraph is to a Auctioneer. The Buyer is also referred to in the Contract for by Bonhams in respect of the cataloguing of motor vehicles determine ownership or rights over a Lot. claim or otherwise. the Lot comprises atlases, maps, autographs, paragraph of this agreement. Sale and the Buyer’s Agreement by the words “you” and and in respect of the promotion of Sales of motor vehicles. “knocked down”: when a Lot is sold to a Bidder, indicated by manuscripts, extra illustrated books, music or “your”. “New Bond Street” means Bonhams’ saleroom at 101 New the fall of the hammer at the Sale. 10.3.2 Unless you buy the Lot as a Consumer, in any periodical publications; or 12.11 Save as expressly provided in paragraph 12.12 “Buyer’s Agreement” the contract entered into by Bonhams Bond Street, London W1S 1SR. “lien”: a right for the person who has possession of the Lot to circumstances where we are liable to you in nothing in this agreement confers (or purports to with the Buyer (see Appendix 2 in the Catalogue). “Notional Charges” the amount of Commission and VAT retain possession of it. respect of a Lot, or any act, omission, statement, the Lot was listed in the Catalogue under confer) on any person who is not a party to this “Buyer’s Premium” the sum calculated on the Hammer Price which would have been payable if the Lot had been sold at the “risk”: the possibility that a Lot may be lost, damaged, representation in respect of it, or this agreement “collections” or “collections and various” or the Lot agreement any benefit conferred by, or the right to at the rates stated in the Notice to Bidders. Notional Price. destroyed, stolen, or deteriorate in condition or value. or its performance, and whether in damages, for was stated in the Catalogue to comprise or contain enforce any term of, this agreement. “Catalogue” the Catalogue relating to the relevant Sale, “Notional Fee” the sum on which the Consignment Fee “title”: the legal and equitable right to the ownership of a Lot. an indemnity or contribution or for a restitutionary a collection, issue or Books which are undescribed or including any representation of the Catalogue published on payable to Bonhams by the Seller is based and which is “tort”: a legal wrong done to someone to whom the wrong remedy or in any way whatsoever, our liability will be the missing text or illustrations are referred to or the 12.12 Where this agreement confers an immunity from, our Website. calculated according to the formula set out in the Conditions doer has a duty of care. limited to payment of a sum which will not exceed relevant parts of the Book contain blanks, half titles and/or an exclusion or restriction of, the responsibility “Commission” the Commission payable by the Seller to of Business. by way of maximum the amount of the Purchase or advertisements. and/or liability of Bonhams, it will also operate in Bonhams calculated at the rates stated in the Contract Form. “Notional Price” the latest in time of the average of the SALE OF GOODS ACT 1979 Price of the Lot plus Buyer’s Premium (less any sum favour and for the benefit of Bonhams’ holding “Condition Report” a report on the physical condition of a Lot high and low Estimates given by us to you or stated in the you may be entitled to recover from the Seller) If we are reasonably satisfied that a Lot is a non- company and the subsidiaries of such holding provided to a Bidder or potential Bidder by Bonhams on behalf Catalogue or, if no such Estimates have been given or stated, The following is an extract from the Sale of Goods Act 1979: irrespective in any case of the nature, volume or conforming Lot, we will (as principal) purchase the company and the successors and assigns of Bonhams of the Seller. the Reserve applicable to the Lot. source of any loss or damage alleged to be suffered Lot from you and you will transfer the title to the Lot and of such companies and of any officer, employee “Conditions of Sale” the Notice to Bidders, Contract for Sale, “Notice to Bidders” the notice printed at the back or front of “Section 12 Implied terms about title, etc or sum claimed as due, and irrespective of whether in question to us, with full title guarantee, free from and agent of Bonhams and such companies, each Buyer’s Agreement and Definitions and Glossary. our Catalogues. the liability arises from negligence, other tort, any liens, charges, encumbrances and adverse claims of whom will be entitled to rely on the relevant “Consignment Fee” a fee payable to Bonhams by the Seller “Purchase Price” the aggregate of the Hammer Price and VAT (1) In a contract of sale, other than one to which subsection breach of contract, statutory duty, bailee’s duty, a and we will pay to you an amount equal to the sum immunity and/or exclusion and/or restriction within calculated at rates set out in the Conditions of Business. on the Hammer Price (where applicable), the Buyer’s Premium (3) below applies, there is an implied term on the part of restitutionary claim or otherwise. of the Purchase Price and Buyer’s Premium paid by and for the purposes of Contracts (Rights of Third “Consumer” a natural person who is acting for the relevant and VAT on the Buyer’s Premium and any Expenses. the seller that in the case of a sale he has a right to sell you in respect of the Lot. Parties) Act 1999, which enables the benefit of a purpose outside his trade, Business or profession. “Reserve” the minimum price at which a Lot may be sold the goods, and in the case of an agreement to sell he You may wish to protect yourself against loss by contract to be extended to a person who is not a “Contract Form” the Contract Form, or vehicle Entry form, as (whether at auction or by private treaty). will have such a right at the time when the property is to obtaining insurance. The benefit of paragraph 10 is personal to, and party to the contract, and generally at law. applicable, signed by or on behalf of the Seller listing the Lots “Sale” the auction Sale at which a Lot is to be offered for Sale pass. incapable of assignment by, you and if you sell or to be offered for Sale by Bonhams. by Bonhams. 10.4 Nothing set out above will be construed as excluding otherwise dispose of your interest in the Lot, all 13 GOVERNING LAW “Contract for Sale” the Sale contract entered into by the “Sale Proceeds” the net amount due to the Seller from the (2) In a contract of sale, other than one to which subsection or restricting (whether directly or indirectly) any rights and benefits under this paragraph will cease. Seller with the Buyer (see Appendix 1 in the Catalogue). Sale of a Lot, being the Hammer Price less the Commission, any (3) below applies, there is also an implied term that- person’s liability or excluding or restricting any All transactions to which this agreement applies “Contractual Description” the only Description of the Lot VAT chargeable thereon, Expenses and any other amount due person’s rights or remedies in respect of (i) fraud, or 12 MISCELLANEOUS and all connected matters will be governed by and (being that part of the Entry about the Lot in the Catalogue to us in whatever capacity and howsoever arising. (a) the goods are free, and will remain free until (ii) death or personal injury caused by our negligence construed in accordance with the laws of that part which is in bold letters, any photograph (except for the colour) “Seller” the person who offers the Lot for Sale named on the time when the property is to pass, from any (or any person under our control or for whom we are 12.1 You may not assign either the benefit or burden of of the United Kingdom where the Sale takes (or and the contents of any Condition Report) to which the Seller the Contract Form. Where the person so named identifies on charge or encumbrance not disclosed or known legally responsible), or (iii) acts or omissions for which this agreement. is to take) place and we and you each submit to undertakes in the Contract of Sale the Lot corresponds. the form another person as acting as his agent, or where the to the buyer before the contract is made, and we are liable under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957, the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that part “Description” any statement or representation in any person named on the Contract Form acts as an agent for a or (iv) any other liability to the extent the same may 12.2 Our failure or delay in enforcing or exercising any of the United Kingdom, save that we may bring way descriptive of the Lot, including any statement or principal (whether such agency is disclosed to Bonhams or not), (b) the buyer will enjoy quiet possession of the goods not be excluded or restricted as a matter of law, or power or right under this agreement will not operate proceedings against you in any other court of representation relating to its authorship, attribution, condition, “Seller” includes both the agent and the principal who shall be except in so far as it may be disturbed by the (v) under our undertaking in paragraph 9 of these or be deemed to operate as a waiver of our rights competent jurisdiction to the extent permitted by provenance, authenticity, style, period, age, suitability, quality, jointly and severally liable as such. The Seller is also referred to owner or other person entitled to the benefit conditions. under it except to the extent of any express waiver the laws of the relevant jurisdiction. Bonhams has a origin, value, estimated selling price (including the Hammer in the Conditions of Business by the words “you” and “your”. of any charge or encumbrance so disclosed or given to you in writing. Any such waiver will not complaints procedure in place. Price). “Specialist Examination” a visual examination of a Lot by a known. 11 BOOKS MISSING TEXT OR ILLUSTRATIONS affect our ability subsequently to enforce any right “Entry” a written statement in the Catalogue identifying the specialist on the Lot. arising under this agreement. DATA PROTECTION – USE OF YOUR INFORMATION Lot and its Lot number which may contain a Description and “Stamp” means a postage Stamp offered for Sale at a (3) This subsection applies to a contract of sale in the case Where the Lot is made up wholly of a Book or Books illustration(s) relating to the Lot. Specialist Stamp Sale. of which there appears from the contract or is to be and any Book does not contain text or illustrations (in 12.3 If either party to this agreement is prevented from Where we obtain any personal information about you, we shall “Estimate” a statement of our opinion of the range within “Standard Examination” a visual examination of a Lot by a inferred from its circumstances an intention that the either case referred to as a “non-conforming Lot”), performing that party’s respective obligations only use it in accordance with the terms of our Privacy Policy which the hammer is likely to fall. non-specialist member of Bonhams’ staff. seller should transfer only such title as he or a third we undertake a personal responsibility for such a under this agreement by circumstances beyond (subject to any additional specific consent(s) you may have “Expenses” charges and Expenses paid or payable by “Storage Contract” means the contract described in person may have. non-conforming Lot in accordance with the terms of its reasonable control or if performance of its given at the time your information was disclosed). A copy of Bonhams in respect of the Lot including legal Expenses, paragraph 8.3.3 of the Conditions of Business or paragraph this paragraph, if: obligations would by reason of such circumstances our Privacy Policy can be found on our Website www.bonhams. banking charges and Expenses incurred as a result of an 4.4 of the Buyer’s Agreement (as appropriate). (4) In a contract to which subsection (3) above applies there give rise to a significantly increased financial com or requested by post from Customer Services Department, electronic transfer of money, charges and Expenses for loss and “Storage Contractor” means the company identified as such is an implied term that all charges or encumbrances the original invoice was made out by us to you in cost to it, that party will not, for so long as such 101 New Bond Street, London W1S 1SR, United Kingdom or damage cover, insurance, Catalogue and other reproductions in the Catalogue. known to the seller and not known to the buyer have respect of the Lot and that invoice has been paid; circumstances prevail, be required to perform such by email from [email protected]. and illustrations, any customs duties, advertising, packing or “Terrorism” means any act or threatened act of terrorism, been disclosed to the buyer before the contract is made. and obligations. This paragraph does not apply to the shipping costs, reproductions rights’ fees, taxes, levies, costs of whether any person is acting alone or on behalf of or in obligations imposed on you by paragraph 3. APPENDIX 3 testing, searches or enquiries, preparation of the Lot for Sale, connection with any organisation(s) and/or government(s), (5) In a contract to which subsection (3) above applies you notify us in writing as soon as reasonably storage charges, removal charges, removal charges or costs committed for political, religious or ideological or similar there is also an implied term that none of the following practicable after you have become aware that the Lot 12.4 Any notice or other communication to be given DEFINITIONS AND GLOSSARY of collection from the Seller as the Seller’s agents or from a purposes including, but not limited to, the intention to will disturb the buyer’s quiet possession of the goods, is or may be a non-conforming Lot, and in any event under this agreement must be in writing and may defaulting Buyer, plus VAT if applicable. influence any government and/or put the public or any section namely: within 20 days after the Sale (or such longer period be delivered by hand or sent by first class post or Where these Definitions and Glossary are incorporated, the “Forgery” an imitation intended by the maker or any other of the public into fear. as we may agree in writing) that the Lot is a non- air mail or fax transmission (if to Bonhams marked following words and phrases used have (unless the context person to deceive as to authorship, attribution, origin, “Trust Account” the bank account of Bonhams into which all (a) the seller; conforming Lot; and for the attention of the Company Secretary), to the otherwise requires) the meanings given to them below. The authenticity, style, date, age, period, provenance, culture, sums received in respect of the Purchase Price of any address or fax number of the relevant party given Glossary is to assist you to understand words and phrases source or composition, which at the date of the Sale had a Lot will be paid, such account to be a distinct and separate (b) in a case where the parties to the contract intend within 20 days of the date of the relevant Sale (or in the Contract Form (unless notice of any change which have a specific legal meaning with which you may not value materially less than it would have had if the Lot had not account to Bonhams’ normal business bank account. that the seller should transfer only such title as a such longer period as we may agree in writing) you of address is given in writing). It is the responsibility be familiar. been such an imitation, and which is not stated to be such “VAT” value added tax at the prevailing rate at the date of the third person may have, that person; return the Lot to us in the same condition as it was of the sender of the notice or communication to an imitation in any description of the Lot. A Lot will not be a Sale in the United Kingdom. at the time of the Sale, accompanied by written ensure that it is received in a legible form within any LIST OF DEFINITIONS Forgery by reason of any damage to, and/or restoration and/ “Website” Bonhams Website at www.bonhams.com (c) anyone claiming through or under the seller or evidence that the Lot is a non-conforming Lot and applicable time period. or modification work (including repainting or over painting) “Withdrawal Notice” the Seller’s written notice to Bonhams that third person otherwise than under a charge details of the Sale and Lot number sufficient to “Additional Premium” a premium, calculated in accordance having been carried out on the Lot, where that damage, revoking Bonhams’ instructions to sell a Lot. or encumbrance disclosed or known to the buyer identify the Lot. 12.5 If any term or any part of any term of this agreement with the Notice to Bidders, to cover Bonhams’ Expenses restoration or modification work (as the case may be) does not “Without Reserve” where there is no minimum price at before the contract is made. is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such relating to the payment of royalties under the Artists Resale substantially affect the identity of the Lot as one conforming to which a Lot may be sold (whether at auction or by private but not if: unenforceability or invalidity will not affect the Right Regulations 2006 which is payable by the Buyer to the Description of the Lot. treaty). (5A) As regards England and Wales and Northern Ireland, the enforceability and validity of the remaining terms or Bonhams on any Lot marked [AR] which sells for a Hammer “Guarantee” the obligation undertaken personally by term implied by subsection (1) above is a condition and the Entry in the Catalogue in respect of the Lot the remainder of the relevant term. Price which together with the Buyer’s Premium (but excluding Bonhams to the Buyer in respect of any Forgery and, in the GLOSSARY the terms implied by subsections (2), (4) and (5) above indicates that the rights given by this paragraph do any VAT) equals or exceeds 1000 euros (converted into case of specialist Stamp Sales and/or specialist Book Sales, a Lot are warranties.” not apply to it; or 12.6 References in this agreement to Bonhams will, where the currency of the Sale using the European Central Bank made up of a Stamp or Stamps or a Book or Books as set out The following expressions have specific legal meanings with appropriate, include reference to Bonhams’ officers, Reference rate prevailing on the date of the Sale). in the Buyer’s Agreement. which you may not be familiar. The following glossary is employees and agents. “Auctioneer” the representative of Bonhams conducting “Hammer Price” the price in the currency in which the Sale is intended to give you an understanding of those expressions the Sale. conducted at which a Lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer. but is not intended to limit their legal meanings:
NTB/MAIN/11.14 NTB/MAIN/11.14 10.3.1 We will not be liable to you for any loss of Business, the Entry in the Catalogue in respect of the Lot 12.7 The headings used in this agreement are “Bidder” a person who has completed a Bidding Form. “Loss and Damage Warranty” means the warranty described “artist’s resale right”: the right of the creator of a work of art Business profits, revenue or income or for loss of reflected the then accepted general opinion of for convenience only and will not affect its “Bidding Form” our Bidding Registration Form, our Absentee in paragraph 8.2 of the Conditions of Business. to receive a payment on Sales of that work subsequent to the Business reputation or for disruption to Business or scholars and experts or fairly indicated that there was interpretation. Bidding Form or our Telephone Bidding Form. “Loss and Damage Warranty Fee” means the fee described original Sale of that work by the creator of it as set out in the wasted time on the part of the Buyer’s management a conflict of such opinion; or “Bonhams” Bonhams 1793 Limited or its successors or in paragraph 8.2.3 of the Conditions of Business. Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. or staff or, if you are buying the Lot in the course of 12.8 In this agreement “including” means “including, assigns. Bonhams is also referred to in the Buyer’s Agreement, “Lot” any item consigned to Bonhams with a view to its Sale “bailee”: a person to whom goods are entrusted. a Business, for any indirect losses or consequential it can be established that the Lot is a non-conforming without limitation”. the Conditions of Business and the Notice to Bidders by the at auction or by private treaty (and reference to any Lot will “indemnity”: an obligation to put the person who has damages of any kind, irrespective in any case of Lot only by means of a process not generally words “we”, “us” and “our”. include, unless the context otherwise requires, reference to the benefit of the indemnity in the same position in which the nature, volume or source of the loss or damage accepted for use until after the date on which the 12.9 References to the singular will include reference to “Book” a printed Book offered for Sale at a specialist Book individual items comprised in a group of two or more items he would have been, had the circumstances giving rise to alleged to be suffered, and irrespective of whether Catalogue was published or by means of a process the plural (and vice versa) and reference to any one Sale. offered for Sale as one Lot). the indemnity not arisen and the expression “indemnify” is the said loss or damage is caused by or claimed which it was unreasonable in all the circumstances gender will include reference to the other genders. “Business” includes any trade, Business and profession. “Motoring Catalogue Fee” a fee payable by the Seller to construed accordingly. in respect of any negligence, other tort, breach of for us to have employed; or “Buyer” the person to whom a Lot is knocked down by the Bonhams in consideration of the additional work undertaken “interpleader proceedings”: proceedings in the Courts to contract, statutory duty, bailee’s duty, a restitutionary 12.10 Reference to a numbered paragraph is to a Auctioneer. The Buyer is also referred to in the Contract for by Bonhams in respect of the cataloguing of motor vehicles determine ownership or rights over a Lot. claim or otherwise. the Lot comprises atlases, maps, autographs, paragraph of this agreement. Sale and the Buyer’s Agreement by the words “you” and and in respect of the promotion of Sales of motor vehicles. “knocked down”: when a Lot is sold to a Bidder, indicated by manuscripts, extra illustrated books, music or “your”. “New Bond Street” means Bonhams’ saleroom at 101 New the fall of the hammer at the Sale. 10.3.2 Unless you buy the Lot as a Consumer, in any periodical publications; or 12.11 Save as expressly provided in paragraph 12.12 “Buyer’s Agreement” the contract entered into by Bonhams Bond Street, London W1S 1SR. “lien”: a right for the person who has possession of the Lot to circumstances where we are liable to you in nothing in this agreement confers (or purports to with the Buyer (see Appendix 2 in the Catalogue). “Notional Charges” the amount of Commission and VAT retain possession of it. respect of a Lot, or any act, omission, statement, the Lot was listed in the Catalogue under confer) on any person who is not a party to this “Buyer’s Premium” the sum calculated on the Hammer Price which would have been payable if the Lot had been sold at the “risk”: the possibility that a Lot may be lost, damaged, representation in respect of it, or this agreement “collections” or “collections and various” or the Lot agreement any benefit conferred by, or the right to at the rates stated in the Notice to Bidders. Notional Price. destroyed, stolen, or deteriorate in condition or value. or its performance, and whether in damages, for was stated in the Catalogue to comprise or contain enforce any term of, this agreement. “Catalogue” the Catalogue relating to the relevant Sale, “Notional Fee” the sum on which the Consignment Fee “title”: the legal and equitable right to the ownership of a Lot. an indemnity or contribution or for a restitutionary a collection, issue or Books which are undescribed or including any representation of the Catalogue published on payable to Bonhams by the Seller is based and which is “tort”: a legal wrong done to someone to whom the wrong remedy or in any way whatsoever, our liability will be the missing text or illustrations are referred to or the 12.12 Where this agreement confers an immunity from, our Website. calculated according to the formula set out in the Conditions doer has a duty of care. limited to payment of a sum which will not exceed relevant parts of the Book contain blanks, half titles and/or an exclusion or restriction of, the responsibility “Commission” the Commission payable by the Seller to of Business. by way of maximum the amount of the Purchase or advertisements. and/or liability of Bonhams, it will also operate in Bonhams calculated at the rates stated in the Contract Form. “Notional Price” the latest in time of the average of the SALE OF GOODS ACT 1979 Price of the Lot plus Buyer’s Premium (less any sum favour and for the benefit of Bonhams’ holding “Condition Report” a report on the physical condition of a Lot high and low Estimates given by us to you or stated in the you may be entitled to recover from the Seller) If we are reasonably satisfied that a Lot is a non- company and the subsidiaries of such holding provided to a Bidder or potential Bidder by Bonhams on behalf Catalogue or, if no such Estimates have been given or stated, The following is an extract from the Sale of Goods Act 1979: irrespective in any case of the nature, volume or conforming Lot, we will (as principal) purchase the company and the successors and assigns of Bonhams of the Seller. the Reserve applicable to the Lot. source of any loss or damage alleged to be suffered Lot from you and you will transfer the title to the Lot and of such companies and of any officer, employee “Conditions of Sale” the Notice to Bidders, Contract for Sale, “Notice to Bidders” the notice printed at the back or front of “Section 12 Implied terms about title, etc or sum claimed as due, and irrespective of whether in question to us, with full title guarantee, free from and agent of Bonhams and such companies, each Buyer’s Agreement and Definitions and Glossary. our Catalogues. the liability arises from negligence, other tort, any liens, charges, encumbrances and adverse claims of whom will be entitled to rely on the relevant “Consignment Fee” a fee payable to Bonhams by the Seller “Purchase Price” the aggregate of the Hammer Price and VAT (1) In a contract of sale, other than one to which subsection breach of contract, statutory duty, bailee’s duty, a and we will pay to you an amount equal to the sum immunity and/or exclusion and/or restriction within calculated at rates set out in the Conditions of Business. on the Hammer Price (where applicable), the Buyer’s Premium (3) below applies, there is an implied term on the part of restitutionary claim or otherwise. of the Purchase Price and Buyer’s Premium paid by and for the purposes of Contracts (Rights of Third “Consumer” a natural person who is acting for the relevant and VAT on the Buyer’s Premium and any Expenses. the seller that in the case of a sale he has a right to sell you in respect of the Lot. Parties) Act 1999, which enables the benefit of a purpose outside his trade, Business or profession. “Reserve” the minimum price at which a Lot may be sold the goods, and in the case of an agreement to sell he You may wish to protect yourself against loss by contract to be extended to a person who is not a “Contract Form” the Contract Form, or vehicle Entry form, as (whether at auction or by private treaty). will have such a right at the time when the property is to obtaining insurance. The benefit of paragraph 10 is personal to, and party to the contract, and generally at law. applicable, signed by or on behalf of the Seller listing the Lots “Sale” the auction Sale at which a Lot is to be offered for Sale pass. incapable of assignment by, you and if you sell or to be offered for Sale by Bonhams. by Bonhams. 10.4 Nothing set out above will be construed as excluding otherwise dispose of your interest in the Lot, all 13 GOVERNING LAW “Contract for Sale” the Sale contract entered into by the “Sale Proceeds” the net amount due to the Seller from the (2) In a contract of sale, other than one to which subsection or restricting (whether directly or indirectly) any rights and benefits under this paragraph will cease. Seller with the Buyer (see Appendix 1 in the Catalogue). Sale of a Lot, being the Hammer Price less the Commission, any (3) below applies, there is also an implied term that- person’s liability or excluding or restricting any All transactions to which this agreement applies “Contractual Description” the only Description of the Lot VAT chargeable thereon, Expenses and any other amount due person’s rights or remedies in respect of (i) fraud, or 12 MISCELLANEOUS and all connected matters will be governed by and (being that part of the Entry about the Lot in the Catalogue to us in whatever capacity and howsoever arising. (a) the goods are free, and will remain free until (ii) death or personal injury caused by our negligence construed in accordance with the laws of that part which is in bold letters, any photograph (except for the colour) “Seller” the person who offers the Lot for Sale named on the time when the property is to pass, from any (or any person under our control or for whom we are 12.1 You may not assign either the benefit or burden of of the United Kingdom where the Sale takes (or and the contents of any Condition Report) to which the Seller the Contract Form. Where the person so named identifies on charge or encumbrance not disclosed or known legally responsible), or (iii) acts or omissions for which this agreement. is to take) place and we and you each submit to undertakes in the Contract of Sale the Lot corresponds. the form another person as acting as his agent, or where the to the buyer before the contract is made, and we are liable under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957, the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that part “Description” any statement or representation in any person named on the Contract Form acts as an agent for a or (iv) any other liability to the extent the same may 12.2 Our failure or delay in enforcing or exercising any of the United Kingdom, save that we may bring way descriptive of the Lot, including any statement or principal (whether such agency is disclosed to Bonhams or not), (b) the buyer will enjoy quiet possession of the goods not be excluded or restricted as a matter of law, or power or right under this agreement will not operate proceedings against you in any other court of representation relating to its authorship, attribution, condition, “Seller” includes both the agent and the principal who shall be except in so far as it may be disturbed by the (v) under our undertaking in paragraph 9 of these or be deemed to operate as a waiver of our rights competent jurisdiction to the extent permitted by provenance, authenticity, style, period, age, suitability, quality, jointly and severally liable as such. The Seller is also referred to owner or other person entitled to the benefit conditions. under it except to the extent of any express waiver the laws of the relevant jurisdiction. Bonhams has a origin, value, estimated selling price (including the Hammer in the Conditions of Business by the words “you” and “your”. of any charge or encumbrance so disclosed or given to you in writing. Any such waiver will not complaints procedure in place. Price). “Specialist Examination” a visual examination of a Lot by a known. 11 BOOKS MISSING TEXT OR ILLUSTRATIONS affect our ability subsequently to enforce any right “Entry” a written statement in the Catalogue identifying the specialist on the Lot. arising under this agreement. DATA PROTECTION – USE OF YOUR INFORMATION Lot and its Lot number which may contain a Description and “Stamp” means a postage Stamp offered for Sale at a (3) This subsection applies to a contract of sale in the case Where the Lot is made up wholly of a Book or Books illustration(s) relating to the Lot. Specialist Stamp Sale. of which there appears from the contract or is to be and any Book does not contain text or illustrations (in 12.3 If either party to this agreement is prevented from Where we obtain any personal information about you, we shall “Estimate” a statement of our opinion of the range within “Standard Examination” a visual examination of a Lot by a inferred from its circumstances an intention that the either case referred to as a “non-conforming Lot”), performing that party’s respective obligations only use it in accordance with the terms of our Privacy Policy which the hammer is likely to fall. non-specialist member of Bonhams’ staff. seller should transfer only such title as he or a third we undertake a personal responsibility for such a under this agreement by circumstances beyond (subject to any additional specific consent(s) you may have “Expenses” charges and Expenses paid or payable by “Storage Contract” means the contract described in person may have. non-conforming Lot in accordance with the terms of its reasonable control or if performance of its given at the time your information was disclosed). A copy of Bonhams in respect of the Lot including legal Expenses, paragraph 8.3.3 of the Conditions of Business or paragraph this paragraph, if: obligations would by reason of such circumstances our Privacy Policy can be found on our Website www.bonhams. banking charges and Expenses incurred as a result of an 4.4 of the Buyer’s Agreement (as appropriate). (4) In a contract to which subsection (3) above applies there give rise to a significantly increased financial com or requested by post from Customer Services Department, electronic transfer of money, charges and Expenses for loss and “Storage Contractor” means the company identified as such is an implied term that all charges or encumbrances the original invoice was made out by us to you in cost to it, that party will not, for so long as such 101 New Bond Street, London W1S 1SR, United Kingdom or damage cover, insurance, Catalogue and other reproductions in the Catalogue. known to the seller and not known to the buyer have respect of the Lot and that invoice has been paid; circumstances prevail, be required to perform such by email from [email protected]. and illustrations, any customs duties, advertising, packing or “Terrorism” means any act or threatened act of terrorism, been disclosed to the buyer before the contract is made. and obligations. This paragraph does not apply to the shipping costs, reproductions rights’ fees, taxes, levies, costs of whether any person is acting alone or on behalf of or in obligations imposed on you by paragraph 3. APPENDIX 3 testing, searches or enquiries, preparation of the Lot for Sale, connection with any organisation(s) and/or government(s), (5) In a contract to which subsection (3) above applies you notify us in writing as soon as reasonably storage charges, removal charges, removal charges or costs committed for political, religious or ideological or similar there is also an implied term that none of the following practicable after you have become aware that the Lot 12.4 Any notice or other communication to be given DEFINITIONS AND GLOSSARY of collection from the Seller as the Seller’s agents or from a purposes including, but not limited to, the intention to will disturb the buyer’s quiet possession of the goods, is or may be a non-conforming Lot, and in any event under this agreement must be in writing and may defaulting Buyer, plus VAT if applicable. influence any government and/or put the public or any section namely: within 20 days after the Sale (or such longer period be delivered by hand or sent by first class post or Where these Definitions and Glossary are incorporated, the “Forgery” an imitation intended by the maker or any other of the public into fear. as we may agree in writing) that the Lot is a non- air mail or fax transmission (if to Bonhams marked following words and phrases used have (unless the context person to deceive as to authorship, attribution, origin, “Trust Account” the bank account of Bonhams into which all (a) the seller; conforming Lot; and for the attention of the Company Secretary), to the otherwise requires) the meanings given to them below. The authenticity, style, date, age, period, provenance, culture, sums received in respect of the Purchase Price of any address or fax number of the relevant party given Glossary is to assist you to understand words and phrases source or composition, which at the date of the Sale had a Lot will be paid, such account to be a distinct and separate (b) in a case where the parties to the contract intend within 20 days of the date of the relevant Sale (or in the Contract Form (unless notice of any change which have a specific legal meaning with which you may not value materially less than it would have had if the Lot had not account to Bonhams’ normal business bank account. that the seller should transfer only such title as a such longer period as we may agree in writing) you of address is given in writing). It is the responsibility be familiar. been such an imitation, and which is not stated to be such “VAT” value added tax at the prevailing rate at the date of the third person may have, that person; return the Lot to us in the same condition as it was of the sender of the notice or communication to an imitation in any description of the Lot. A Lot will not be a Sale in the United Kingdom. at the time of the Sale, accompanied by written ensure that it is received in a legible form within any LIST OF DEFINITIONS Forgery by reason of any damage to, and/or restoration and/ “Website” Bonhams Website at www.bonhams.com (c) anyone claiming through or under the seller or evidence that the Lot is a non-conforming Lot and applicable time period. or modification work (including repainting or over painting) “Withdrawal Notice” the Seller’s written notice to Bonhams that third person otherwise than under a charge details of the Sale and Lot number sufficient to “Additional Premium” a premium, calculated in accordance having been carried out on the Lot, where that damage, revoking Bonhams’ instructions to sell a Lot. or encumbrance disclosed or known to the buyer identify the Lot. 12.5 If any term or any part of any term of this agreement with the Notice to Bidders, to cover Bonhams’ Expenses restoration or modification work (as the case may be) does not “Without Reserve” where there is no minimum price at before the contract is made. is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such relating to the payment of royalties under the Artists Resale substantially affect the identity of the Lot as one conforming to which a Lot may be sold (whether at auction or by private but not if: unenforceability or invalidity will not affect the Right Regulations 2006 which is payable by the Buyer to the Description of the Lot. treaty). (5A) As regards England and Wales and Northern Ireland, the enforceability and validity of the remaining terms or Bonhams on any Lot marked [AR] which sells for a Hammer “Guarantee” the obligation undertaken personally by term implied by subsection (1) above is a condition and the Entry in the Catalogue in respect of the Lot the remainder of the relevant term. Price which together with the Buyer’s Premium (but excluding Bonhams to the Buyer in respect of any Forgery and, in the GLOSSARY the terms implied by subsections (2), (4) and (5) above indicates that the rights given by this paragraph do any VAT) equals or exceeds 1000 euros (converted into case of specialist Stamp Sales and/or specialist Book Sales, a Lot are warranties.” not apply to it; or 12.6 References in this agreement to Bonhams will, where the currency of the Sale using the European Central Bank made up of a Stamp or Stamps or a Book or Books as set out The following expressions have specific legal meanings with appropriate, include reference to Bonhams’ officers, Reference rate prevailing on the date of the Sale). in the Buyer’s Agreement. which you may not be familiar. The following glossary is employees and agents. “Auctioneer” the representative of Bonhams conducting “Hammer Price” the price in the currency in which the Sale is intended to give you an understanding of those expressions the Sale. conducted at which a Lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer. but is not intended to limit their legal meanings:
NTB/MAIN/11.14 NTB/MAIN/11.14 International Salerooms, Offices and Associated Companies( • Indicates Saleroom) Bonhams Specialist Departments To e-mail any of the below use the first name dot second name @bonhams.com eg. 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Sale title: fINE CLOCKS Sale date: Wednesday 10 Decem-
Sale no. 21931 Sale venue: New Bond Street, London Paddle number (for office use only) If you are not attending the sale in person, please provide details of the Lots on which you wish to bid at least 24 hours This sale will be conducted in accordance with prior to the sale. Bids will be rounded down to the nearest increment. Please refer to the Notice to Bidders in the catalogue Bonhams’ Conditions of Sale and bidding and buying for further information relating to Bonhams executing telephone, online or absentee bids on your behalf. Bonhams will at the Sale will be regulated by these Conditions. endeavour to execute these bids on your behalf but will not be liable for any errors or failing to execute bids. You should read the Conditions in conjunction with General Bid Increments: the Sale Information relating to this Sale which sets £10 - 200 ...... by 10s £10,000 - 20,000 ...... by 1,000s out the charges payable by you on the purchases £200 - 500 ...... by 20 / 50 / 80s £20,000 - 50,000 ...... by 2,000 / 5,000 / 8,000s you make and other terms relating to bidding and buying at the Sale. You should ask any questions you £500 - 1,000 ...... by 50s £50,000 - 100,000 ...... by 5,000s have about the Conditions before signing this form. £1,000 - 2,000 ...... by 100s £100,000 - 200,000 .....by 10,000s These Conditions also contain certain undertakings £2,000 - 5,000 ...... by 200 / 500 / 800s above £200,000 ...... at the auctioneer’s discretion by bidders and buyers and limit Bonhams’ liability to £5,000 - 10,000 ...... by 500s bidders and buyers. The auctioneer has discretion to split any bid at any time.
Data protection – use of your information Customer Number Title Where we obtain any personal information about you, we shall only use it in accordance with the terms of our First Name Last Name Privacy Policy (subject to any additional specific consent(s) you may have given at the time your information was Company name (to be invoiced if applicable) disclosed). A copy of our Privacy Policy can be found on our website (www.bonhams.com) or requested by post Address from Customer Services Department, 101 New Bond Street, London W1S 1SR United Kingdom or by e-mail from [email protected]. City County / State Credit and Debit Card Payments There is no surcharge for payments made by debit cards Post / Zip code Country issued by a UK bank. All other debit cards and all credit cards are subject to a 2% surcharge on the total invoice price. Telephone mobile Telephone daytime
Notice to Bidders. Telephone evening Fax Clients are requested to provide photographic proof of ID - passport, driving licence, ID card, together with proof Preferred number(s) in order for Telephone Bidding (inc. country code) of address - utility bill, bank or credit card statement etc. Corporate clients should also provide a copy of their articles of association / company registration documents, together with a letter authorising the individual to bid on E-mail (in capitals) the company’s behalf. Failure to provide this may result in By providing your email address above, you authorise Bonhams to send to this address information relating to Sales, marketing material and news your bids not being processed. For higher value lots you concerning Bonhams. Bonhams does not sell or trade email addresses. may also be asked to provide a bank reference. I am registering to bid as a private buyer I am registering to bid as a trade buyer If successful If registered for VAT in the EU please enter your registration here: Please tick if you have registered with us before I will collect the purchases myself Please contact me with a shipping quote / - - (if applicable) Please note that all telephone calls are recorded. MAX bid in GBP Telephone or Lot no. Brief description (excluding premium Covering bid* Absentee (T / A) Please indicate Telephone or Absentee (T & VAT) / A)
FOR WINE SALES ONLY Please leave lots “available under bond” in bond I will collect from Park Royal or bonded warehouse Please include delivery charges (minimum charge of £20 + VAT)
BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE SEEN THE CATALOGUE AND HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD OUR CONDITIONS OF SALE AND WISH TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER’S PREMIUM, VAT AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
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* Covering Bid: A maximum bid (exclusive of Buyers Premium and VAT) to be executed by Bonhams only if we are unable to contact you by telephone, or should the connection be lost during bidding. NB. Payment will only be accepted from an account in the same name as shown on the invoice and Auction Registration form. Please email or fax the completed Auction Registration form and requested information to: Bonhams, Customer Services, 101 New Bond Street, London, W1S 1SR. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7447 7447 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7447 7401, [email protected] UK/06/14 Bonhams 1793 Limited. Montpelier Street, London SW7 1HH. Incorporated in England. Company Number 4326560. Registration and Bidding Form (Attendee / Absentee / Online / Telephone Bidding) Please circle your bidding method above.
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Sale no. Sale venue: Paddle number (for office use only) If you are not attending the sale in person, please provide details of the Lots on which you wish to bid at least 24 hours This sale will be conducted in accordance with prior to the sale. Bids will be rounded down to the nearest increment. Please refer to the Notice to Bidders in the catalogue Bonhams’ Conditions of Sale and bidding and buying for further information relating to Bonhams executing telephone, online or absentee bids on your behalf. Bonhams will at the Sale will be regulated by these Conditions. endeavour to execute these bids on your behalf but will not be liable for any errors or failing to execute bids. You should read the Conditions in conjunction with General Bid Increments: the Sale Information relating to this Sale which sets £10 - 200 ...... by 10s £10,000 - 20,000 ...... by 1,000s out the charges payable by you on the purchases £200 - 500 ...... by 20 / 50 / 80s £20,000 - 50,000 ...... by 2,000 / 5,000 / 8,000s you make and other terms relating to bidding and buying at the Sale. You should ask any questions you £500 - 1,000 ...... by 50s £50,000 - 100,000 ...... by 5,000s have about the Conditions before signing this form. £1,000 - 2,000 ...... by 100s £100,000 - 200,000 .....by 10,000s These Conditions also contain certain undertakings £2,000 - 5,000 ...... by 200 / 500 / 800s above £200,000 ...... at the auctioneer’s discretion by bidders and buyers and limit Bonhams’ liability to £5,000 - 10,000 ...... by 500s bidders and buyers. The auctioneer has discretion to split any bid at any time.
Data protection – use of your information Customer Number Title Where we obtain any personal information about you, we shall only use it in accordance with the terms of our First Name Last Name Privacy Policy (subject to any additional specific consent(s) you may have given at the time your information was Company name (to be invoiced if applicable) disclosed). A copy of our Privacy Policy can be found on our website (www.bonhams.com) or requested by post Address from Customer Services Department, 101 New Bond Street, London W1S 1SR United Kingdom or by e-mail from [email protected]. City County / State Credit and Debit Card Payments There is no surcharge for payments made by debit cards Post / Zip code Country issued by a UK bank. All other debit cards and all credit cards are subject to a 2% surcharge on the total invoice price. Telephone mobile Telephone daytime
Notice to Bidders. Telephone evening Fax Clients are requested to provide photographic proof of ID - passport, driving licence, ID card, together with proof Preferred number(s) in order for Telephone Bidding (inc. country code) of address - utility bill, bank or credit card statement etc. Corporate clients should also provide a copy of their articles of association / company registration documents, together with a letter authorising the individual to bid on E-mail (in capitals) the company’s behalf. Failure to provide this may result in By providing your email address above, you authorise Bonhams to send to this address information relating to Sales, marketing material and news your bids not being processed. For higher value lots you concerning Bonhams. Bonhams does not sell or trade email addresses. may also be asked to provide a bank reference. I am registering to bid as a private buyer I am registering to bid as a trade buyer If successful If registered for VAT in the EU please enter your registration here: Please tick if you have registered with us before I will collect the purchases myself Please contact me with a shipping quote / - - (if applicable) Please note that all telephone calls are recorded. MAX bid in GBP Telephone or Lot no. Brief description (excluding premium Covering bid* Absentee (T / A) Please indicate Telephone or Absentee (T & VAT) / A)
FOR WINE SALES ONLY Please leave lots “available under bond” in bond I will collect from Park Royal or bonded warehouse Please include delivery charges (minimum charge of £20 + VAT)
BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE SEEN THE CATALOGUE AND HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD OUR CONDITIONS OF SALE AND WISH TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER’S PREMIUM, VAT AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
Your signature: Date:
* Covering Bid: A maximum bid (exclusive of Buyers Premium and VAT) to be executed by Bonhams only if we are unable to contact you by telephone, or should the connection be lost during bidding. NB. Payment will only be accepted from an account in the same name as shown on the invoice and Auction Registration form. Please email or fax the completed Auction Registration form and requested information to: Bonhams, Customer Services, 101 New Bond Street, London, W1S 1SR. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7447 7447 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7447 7401, [email protected] UK/06/14 Bonhams 1793 Limited. Montpelier Street, London SW7 1HH. Incorporated in England. Company Number 4326560. Bonhams 101 New Bond Street London W1S 1SR
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