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French Orb Clock Continental ca
French Orb Clock Continental ca late 1800's. A small shelf clock orb-shaped with mounted gilded putti to top and base balance wheel encasement mounted on a white onyx base; ht. 7.5 in. Condition: Missing Roman numeral II; not currently running.
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Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted
Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marble and Bronze Orb Clock, mid to late 20th century the eight day movement striking on two bells in a case modelled as two putti frolicking amongst the clouds
height 29.5 in — 75 cm
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TWO GLASS ORB DESK CLOCKSsigned
TWO GLASS ORB DESK CLOCKSsigned “ARGON WATCH”, and “JEWELS” under the 12:00 position, “TELEMETRE” above the 12:00 position and “ANTIMAGNETIC” above the 6:00 position, luminescent Arabic hour positions, movement stamped “GALA 21 RUBIS”; One with elaborate 50.00 mm. round gold-tone and cream dial signed “MEDANA”. gold-tone roman numeral hour positions; Condition: working condition untested and unknown; missing minute hand; loose dial plate separated from one clock; Condition:
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A spherical glass paperweight clock
A spherical glass paperweight clock with paste border, fitted an eight-day movement
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American glass orb desk clock
American glass orb desk clock The glass orb enclosing an enamel white enamel face with Arabic numeral dial with subsidiary seconds hand. D: 3 in. Clock is not currently running, seconds dial has lost hands.
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Two globe clocks, the opaque shades
Two globe clocks, the opaque shades with horizontal band of Roman numerals, each supported by a mannequin figure, the base with clockwork movement, 43cm high
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Ansonia Royal Bonn La Orb mantle
Ansonia Royal Bonn La Orb mantle clock circa 1881-1905 ornate agricultural molded ceramic case decorated with lily pads in pond scene centering enamel dial with Roman numerals and eight-day time and strike movements; case printed and impressed marked: Royal Bonn La Orb; and dial marked: Ansonia Clock Co New York. H12 1/2'' W14'' D5'' Provenance: Tybee Island Georgia private collection. dial hairlines and winding arbors; case with no apparent damage in need of cleaning; original movement running in the gallery however we don’t guarantee time pieces to be operation once they leave the gallery.
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A brass table clock in the form
A brass table clock in the form of an oscillating bird in a gilded cage the time indicated on a central flattened sphere ht. 14 cm.
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English brass orrery clock movement
English brass orrery clock movement with going barrel and platform lever escapement driving two silvered revolving Roman and Arabic chapter rings indirect drive to heliocentric orrery above sun and seven satellite display; unmarked however probably Oxford Clock Portfolio No.22. H18'' Provenance: Estate of Irl Paul & Barbara Middleton Atlanta Georgia. Other Notes: Near identical timepiece sold Christie's-London 22 July 2008 Lot 181. Appears to be all intact and in good original condition with minor scuffing to base; clock is working in gallery but we are unsure how to wind piece; we do not guarantee clocks to work once they have left the gallery.
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A black forest Paico clock in the
A black forest Paico clock in the form of an owl with amber moving eyes, 20cm high
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A sundial sphere, the oval base
A sundial sphere, the oval base with signs of the zodiac, 74.5cm high
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2 MID CENTURY GILT BRASS & GLASS
2 MID CENTURY GILT BRASS & GLASS ORB DESK CLOCKSA lot of 2 mid century vintage orb form desk clocks crafted of gilt brass and thick domed glass front and back screens. One clock marked but obscured by hands...the other clock reads "Superior Motor Timekeeper Lever" on dial and "WGS" on movement. Each measures approx. 5" height x 4 1/2" width x 6 1/2" depth as rests on table. Clocks do not appear to wind and run.
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A Novelty Desk Clock/Paper Weight
A Novelty Desk Clock/Paper Weight The 2-1/2" sphere has one polished section in the glass to stabilize the sphere, banded in brass and with a brass ring and winding stem, the clock resembles a bulbous pocket watch. It has Roman numerals on the vase and a seconds display; the reverse reveals the clock works.
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A Decorative Mystery Clock Blue
A Decorative Mystery Clock Blue globe with applied gilt Arabic numerals top surmounted by a bow supporting a pendulum with a smaller globe; suspended from a carved wood wall mount inserted with an engraved plaque depicting maritime symbols and coats of arms.
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A Decorative Mystery Clock Blue
A Decorative Mystery Clock Blue globe with applied gilt Arabic numerals top surmounted by a bow supporting a pendulum with a smaller globe; suspended from a carved wood wall mount inserted with an engraved plaque depicting maritime symbols and coats of arms.
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ORBITAL CONCEPTS VINTAGE DESK
ORBITAL CONCEPTS VINTAGE DESK CLOCKOrbital Concepts Vintage Desk Clock, chromed metal; circa 1980; with label to underside "Orbital Concepts Inc....Momentum / A Ronn Ferina Clock Work / Model no. 1010C, Serial no. 322308" Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 7 x 4 in. (26.7 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm.) Condition:
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A late 18th Century giltwood
A late 18th Century giltwood sunburst wall clock, the circular dial with Arabic numerals, 64cm wide/Provenance: Corsham Court
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Bernoux French orb/ball clock
Bernoux French orb/ball clock with cherubs; mounted on marble base, gilt swags. 16"H. Marked BERNOUX, PARIS on movement. Good condition, slight surface wear.
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Crystal Orrefors clock in orig.
Crystal Orrefors clock in orig. box.
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An Unusual Automaton Novelty
An Unusual Automaton Novelty Clock The small metal birdcage is in an oxidized finish. It contains a feathered bird and a pillar at the center with a ball at the top and an ivory color band around the middle with numerals and marks. A red pointer circles around to indicate the time. The cage is suspended from a hoop stand with a tiny angel at the top holding the ring inset in a cast glass base with a slightly pink tint. Overall it measures apprx. 8-1/2"H. So far the bird does not chirp.
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A French bronze and ormolu
A French bronze and ormolu mounted white marble mantel clock of celestial orb form supported by three putti 18in. and a pair of near matching candlesticks 12in. Estimate ?800-1 200 Overall in good condition. Some slight wear to gilding of ormolu notably on raised points such as puttos heals and edge of beading at base. Number 10 missing from dial. Unusual dragon hands slightly bent but intact. Incenti & Co movement. In good order but not tested for time keeping candlesticks in good order although top of 1 of the spiralling vines is now loopse and needs rerattaching. Appears complete and unbroken. Minor differences in the aormolu banding the acnthus leaf is a near match as is the beading and th feet thought to ave originally been sold together although not perhaps an exact set. Shipping to Russia we recommend Mailboxes on 00441273 706020 or info@mbebrighton.co.uk or Alban Shipping on 00441582493099 or info@albanshipping.co.uk Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?1 400
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FRENCH CELESTIAL SPHERE CLOCK, 19TH
FRENCH CELESTIAL SPHERE CLOCK, 19TH C. YOUNGgilded bronze figure supporting the world on a marble plinth with bronze trim. Missing 5 numerals. 12" high, 4" wide, 4" deep. Not currently working. Missing some of the painted finish to the orb.
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FRENCH CELESTIAL SPHERE CLOCK, 19TH
FRENCH CELESTIAL SPHERE CLOCK, 19TH C. YOUNGgilded bronze figure supporting the world on a marble plinth with bronze trim. Missing 5 numerals. 12" high, 4" wide, 4" deep. Not currently working. Missing some of the painted finish to the orb.
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KIRSCH/HAMILTON AND CORCHITA/DE
KIRSCH/HAMILTON AND CORCHITA/DE HARAK MCM "AURORA" CLOCK LAMP 8" x 8" x 5" Two silver color cylinder MCM clock lamp with simple insert silver color back plate, mesmerising movement to the dial display in multicolor constantly transitioning variations like in a kaleidoscope; label attached to the bottom "Aurora" designed by Kirsch/Hamilton / Associates Corchita and de Harak, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
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Hour Lavigne Astronomic Clock
Hour Lavigne Astronomic Clock Astrolabe with solar and local time, signs of the zodiac, month, seasons, and phases of the moon; lapis lazuli, brass and enameled metal, brass-mounted glass cover; 15 1/4 in. H., 10 1/2 in. W., 5 1/4 in. D. (includes glass)
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Swiss Gilt Metal millary Sphere
Swiss Gilt Metal millary Sphere Clock by Imexal c.1960 the silvered dial with three ring calendar and moon phase aperture fronting an 8 day 18 jewel movement with alarm in ringed case engraved with time zones and astrological signs 7" (height) 17.8cm (height)
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A balloon-shaped mahogany mantel
A balloon-shaped mahogany mantel clock, the case inlaid a batswing patera by Weir & Sons, 5 Grafton Street, Dublin, 22.25cm high
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An unusual 18th c. lantern clock
An unusual 18th c. lantern clock with verge escapement and bob pendulum by William Ball of Bicester the chain driven clock having a single hour hand and striking on a bell with cast spandrels and original weights the dial measuring approx. 17 x 13 cm.
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A Monumental Kinable Paris Ormolu
A Monumental Kinable Paris Ormolu Lyre Wall Clock ca. First Quarter 19th Century Cast bronze lyre shape with gilt leaf and ribbon motif porcelain painted dial with Arabic numerals and seconds on dial. Lyre shaped hands large paste brilliants on bezel movement marked "Made in France 28067". Casting stamped 2430. Very heavy.
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A bull's eye travelling watch
A bull's eye travelling watch
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ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK &
ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK & BAROMETERthe clock signed to dial "Marnyrac / 1 Rue de la Paix a Paris"'; the barometer signed to dial "Selon Torricelli" each: 33 3/4 x 18 inches; 5 inches deep Condition:
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A Sestrel wall clock, the dial with
A Sestrel wall clock, the dial with Roman numerals set in a mahogany frame of flowerhead design, total diameter 50cm
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Orrefors crystal clock in orig.
Orrefors crystal clock in orig. box.
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Joseph Ives Hour Glass Shelf
Joseph Ives Hour Glass Shelf Clock Project clock.E
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AUSTRIAN ASTROLABE Mid 19th century
AUSTRIAN ASTROLABE Mid 19th century gilt bronze clock, with multiple dials.
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An Assembled French Gilt Bronze and
An Assembled French Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture the urn form clock having a basket of fruit over the circular enameled dial with Arabic numerals supported by cherubs having a Vincenti time and strike movement the three-light candelabra each in the form of a putto supporting the rose form candle arms. Height of clock 18 1/4 inches.