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Collection of twelve enamel and ceramic trinket and pill boxes including Halcyon Days Humpty Dumpty and the Owl and the Pussycat bonbonniere, Crummles, Bilston, Battersea and Limoges together with Halcyon Days enamel travelling clock (13)

PARKINS & GOTTO OF OXFORD STREET, LONDON; an early 20th century cased bakelite travelling clock, the white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, clock 8 x 7cm,

An early 20th century 925 hallmarked silver cased watch head, the white enamel dial set with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, diameter of dial 3cm excluding winding crown, two open face pocket watches and a Westclox Art Deco bakelite travelling clock, diameter of dial 2.7cm, overall diameter 7cm (4).

1940s silver cased travelling desk clock, with eight day movement, in folding silver case, with engine turned decoration (Birmingham 1946) Mappin & Webb. 10.5cm closed. General overall condition good, case is tarnished and has some minor surface scratching, dings and dents, silver watch surround is slightly bent, clock case back scratched. We are unable to confirm if the clock is in full working order.

CASED BOUDOIR CLOCK, gold faced Zenith travelling clock, suspended on cloth sash, in fitted cloth case, clock 7cm width, case 27cm height

A Jaeger Recital eight day travelling alarm clock, the gilt metal hinged filigree case in the form of a table top drum clock, opening to 5cm dial with Roman numerals, 7cm diameter

Movado, a chronometer Ermeto travelling clock, set in silver, number 1217817, to a sliding outer case.

A small Zenith travelling alarm clock, the dial with arabic numerals, the case with reeded decoration on compressed bun feet, 5.5cm high, casedSome discolouration to case, possible slight oxidisation. Hands and alarm working at time of report.

A Cyma Watch Co. (Swiss) brass travelling alarm clock; a cloth-covered clockwork-operated bird toy; three painted lead nurse figures; three apothecary glass measures, etc.

An Omega brass-mounted spherical glass paperweight timepiece, 6cm diameter; together with a travelling timepiece in a leather case; & a Chelsea (American) brass & copper clock dial, 15.25cm diameter.

A silver cased travelling clock London 1910, makers mark for Cohen & Charles, the case with mounted keyless wind 8-day pocket watch, folding to close within an engine turned case and gold monogram within a wreath and Ducal Crown10cm squareCondition ReportThere are some scratch marks to the panel supporting the watch, between 1.00-2.00pmThe case appears not to close, possibly misshapen case or failing clasp.

A box of mixed collectables to include tie clips, travelling ink well, travel clock, hip flask....etc...

An eight day motoring travelling clock by Asprey in leather mounted steel stand

Three old small timepieces, comprising a tortoiseshell clad travelling timepiece with bi-folding outer case, a leather cased travelling alarm clock and a silver fronted desk timepiece with easel back - sold with a box containing clock parts including a buttonhole watch - various condition

A Zenith 8 day Travelling Clock, enamelled case, in fitted leather box, No. 11303. Case marked Hunt & Roskell Ltd, in Alliance with J W Benson Ltd of Bond Street, London.

SWIZA; a mid 20th century brass cased travelling alarm clock, inscribed 'Tempus Fugit', height 8.5cm, width 7.5cm, also a modern brass extending miniature telescope and a pair of mother of pearl mounted brass opera glasses, with folding handle (3).

Three modern tabletop timepieces comprising a travelling alarm clock, height 8cm, width 9cm, and two further clocks (3).

Duverdry & Bloquel, a French Edwardian carriage clock, the eight-day duration timepiece movement having a platform lever escapement and stamped to the backplate with the hand-setting arrow as used by the carriage clock maker Duverdry & Bloquel, with the white enamel dial having black Roman numerals and blued-steel spade hands (missing hour hand), the Serpentine-shaped case with matching handle, complete with original travelling box, height 15cm/12cm, handle up/down.

A 13cm high brass cased carriage clock with enamel dial and leather travelling case

Swiza, a 1930s brass travelling clock the dial signed Swiza, Coquet, with the case having a gadrooned curved front opening to reveal the dial, height 57mm. Note: Movement in pieces for repair.

A small lacquered metal balloon timepiece, 9.5cm high, (cracks to dial); together with another nickel plated travelling clock, in leather easel case.

R CARRS OF SHEFFIELD; an Elizabeth II hallmarked silver cased travelling alarm clock, Sheffield 2000.

A late 19th century French brass carriage clock, the enamel dial set with Roman numerals, height 11cm, fitted in travelling case.

Early 20th century French eight-day striking brass cased carriage clock, the enamel dial with roman numeral hour markers, signed 'Depree, Raeburn and Young, Exeter', the movement stamped R & Co, Made in Paris, 12cm high with original leather travelling case 

French brass cased carriage clock, the enamel dial with roman numerals, dial marked 'Marton, Paris', movement stamped France, 11cm high and original leather travelling case 

Collection of items including an oak cut-out lion bookslide, a pair of bronze-effect giraffe bookends, an African skin drum, an early 20th century green tooled leather cased travelling alarm clock, a 19th century rosewood lidded box and other items Condition Reportlion bookslide is not marked

Brass cased carriage clock, the enamel dial with roman numerals, retailers mark 'Kamozzi & Baxter, Bicester', 11cm high, housed in original fitted leather travelling case 

A prize winning eight day carriage clock by Lionel Blowes, with 2inch silvered dial with Roman numerals and minute track, the single train movement within four bevelled glass case with rectangular viewing glass to top, in travelling case, 12cm high, and a prize winning four pillar clock, by Lionel Blowes, the 5.5inch dial with Roman numerals and minute track, on ebonised base terminating on gilt bun feet, complete with purpose built case, 41.5cm high, together with certificates from The Workshipful Company of Clockmakers (5) Provenance: The estate of the late Lionel Blowes. Lionel Blowes was a: Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, a Fellow of the British Horological Institute and a Vice President of the British Watch and Clockmakers' Guild. Condition ReportWITH KEY - Carriage clock. WITH KEY AND PENDULUM - Four pillar clock.

A Swiza novelty travelling clock.

Art Deco silver 8-day travelling bedside clock, silvered dial with black Arabic numerals, blued steel hand and hexagonal engine turned case by Adie Brothers, Birmingham 1926, H8.5cmShipping £28.00 plus vat (UK Only)

A French brass-cased carriage clock, white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, blued steel hands, case height 8cm, in fitted leather travelling case

A small Zenith travelling alarm clock with machined case in original fitted easel-front travelling case, 5.3 x 5cm, together with a miniature Spanish cased travel clock (2) (displayed behind cabinet)

Edwardian brass carriage clock in leather covered travelling case with key

Pocket watches, clocks, etc., including Smiths stop-watch and a tortoiseshell mounted travelling clock

A mixed lot of clocks To include:  [a] Breitling for Bentley, A desk clock With walnut veneer side and a quartz movement Makers mark to the reverse Serial number Q81010 to the reverse [b] An antique, Swiss, Zenith Grand Prix 1865 pocket watch With an embossed Turkish railroad to the back [c] A Swiss Vetur globe-shaped pocket watch in its original box and outer case. [d] Cartier Paris, gold plated quartz bedside clock Serial number: AL1001212 [e] Jaeger LeCoultre, lapis lazuli travelling clock (as found) Serial number: 1291296 [f] 19th Century French Ormolu bronze pillar mantel clock with a fountain feature Property of a Nobleman Dimensions: [a] 3.25 in. (H) x 4.75 in. (W) [b] 2 in. (H) x 2.5 in. (W) [c] 2.75 in. (ø) [d] 3.75 in. (H) x 3 in. (W) [e] [f] 12.25 in. (H) x 7 in. (W)

An Early XX Century Travelling Carriage Clock, the brass case with bevelled glass panels, the Tuscan columns with white metal caps, the gilt circular dial with Arabic and Roman numerals, 10.5cm high (handle up), the blue leather case inscribed C. Hullard.Height without handle approx. 8 cm high. Case has leather door and fitted pocket to back to store it in.

Step top sugar castor by Munsey & Co. London 1937, 6ozt 191gm, and a German silver pendant travelling clock, stamped DRGM ESZEHA .93S with a white metal guard chain.

Queen Elizabeth II, 2015 Royal Household Christmas gift, silver plated enamelled travelling alarm clock with crowned ERII cipher to the centre of the sliding lid. 4.8 diameter quartz movement, with card and original box and cloth pouch.

AN IMPRESSIVE FRENCH GIANT BRASS ANGLAISE RICHE CASED ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PUSH-BUTTON REPEAT E. MAURICE AND COMPANY, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The substantial two train gong striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism positioned at one o'clock incorporating a second hammer sounding on the hour gong, the backplate stamped with oval E.M & Co. trademark over FRENCH MAKE to centre and with serial number 531 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular satin-silvered dial incorporating recessed Roman numeral chapter disc with steel spade hands over conforming subsidiary Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to lower margin, the brass bevel-glazed anglaise riche case with reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass and repeat button to front rail, complex architectural moulded cornice and fluted frieze, the angles with reeded three-quarter columns incorporating copper-finish Corinthian capitals and bases, and the rear with pin-hinged glazed door, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base with turned feet; with original morocco covered protective outer travelling case. The clock 24cm (9.5ins) high with handle down, 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep; the travelling case 27cm (10.75ins) high, 17cm (6.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. E. Maurice and Company are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as working from Rue Charlot 75, Paris and showed carriage clocks in the Paris Exhibition of 1889. They were fine makers who specialised in cloisonne enamel clocks with unusual dials. Their sole agents in Britain were E. Pitcher and Company of 3 Clerkenwell Road, London and they were succeeded by Blanpain. Condition Report: Movement is in full working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements; however, the mechanism is somewhat dirty/discoloured hence a gentle clean service is required if intending to put into long term service. The dial has overall tarnishing/discolouration to the finish otherwise is in very good original condition. The case has some slight streaky oxidation to the finish otherwise is in fine condition although the front glass has a slight chipping to the lower right-hand corner and the left-hand side some barely noticeable chipping to the upper left (glasses otherwise appear free from visible defects). The travelling case is missing its strap handle and has overall rubbing to the exterior surfaces otherwise is in very original condition with minimal wear/degradation to the interior velvet linings.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMELLED GILT BAMBOO CASED CENTRE-SECONDS REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe two train eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the inside of the frontplate indistinctly stamped with number 559 to lower margin, the backplate with alarm mechanism with hammer sounding on the hour gong to upper left corner and stamped with number 11355 to lower left, the circular gilt Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands incorporating sweep centre seconds, set within rectangular champleve enamelled mask polychrome decorated in the Japonesque style with floral blooms and leafy trails into a turquoise blue ground and incorporating gilt Arabic alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel-gazed case with frame modelled to resemble sections of bamboo overlapping at the corners and with each segment champlevé enamelled with further polychrome floral sprays into a turquoise blue ground ground, with conforming hinged carrying handle to the gilt panel-glazed top, pin-hinged glazed door to rear and on angled bamboo feet. 16.5cm (6.5ins) high with handle down, 11cm (4.25ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. French carriage clocks in bamboo cases which feature enamelled decoration to the frame itself are particularly notable in their rarity. A centre-seconds clock (but with plain white enamel dial), with closely related enamel decoration to the frame of the current lot, is illustrated in Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling Clocks on page 202 (Figure 12.9). Another very similar clock to the present example, but with cream ground to the enamel and no centre seconds, was sold in these rooms FINE CLOCKS, BAROMETERS & SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2nd October 2019 (lot 129) for £2,400 hammer. Condition Report: The movement is fully operational and appears complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The strike train sounds correctly and the alarm mechanism will wind, set and release as it should. The movement is generally a little discoloured hence a gentle clean/service is advised. The dial is in good condition with no visible damage, the black of the numerals however have been re-touched. The case is in good original condition although there is a general degree of light bruising and some touching-in to the turquoise ground enamel of the frame most notably to the handle, front rail and left hand upright (as well as other areas to a lesser degree). There is a chip revealing the brass beneath to the front lower rail towards the left corner (images available on request). The front glass has a noticeable chip to the upper left corner and both the bottom corners have slight chips. The top glass also has a slight corner chip; otherwise the side and rear glasses appear free from visible chips (the left hand side glass may be a replacement). The gilding to the case is in fine condition and overall the clock presents well.Clock does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN UNUSUAL FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE WITH TWIN CALENDAR INDICATIONUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900The eight-day single train movement with replaced platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the rectangular white enamel dial with blued steel moon hands over twin subsidiary dials for day-of-the-week in French and date-of-the-month to lower margin, the bevel glazed obis case with hinged carrying handle and caddy-moulded uprights; with a French gilt brass carriage timepiece with alarm, unsigned, with replaced platform lever escapement and white enamel Arabic numeral hour disc set within gilt mask with alarm setting dial to lower margin, in an obis case and with leather-covered travelling case; and a French gilt brass carriage clock, probably by Emile Gay and Georges Lamaille, Paris, circa 1900, with eight-day gong-striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and stamped with E.G.L. oval trademark and PARIS to centre over serial number 3054 to lower left hand corner, with white enamel Arabic numeral chapter ring within a rectangular gilt mask to dial, the gilt corniche case with hinged carrying handle and caddy moulded uprights to angles, (3).The calendar timepiece 11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 8.5cm (3.125ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. 

A FRENCH ENGRAVED GILT CENTRE-SECONDS REPEATING ALARM CARRIAGE CLOCK MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKETATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES JOSEPH, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY L. VRARD AND COMPANY, SHANGHAI, CIRCA 1890The eight-day two train bell striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung balance, the inside of the frontplate stamped 688, 2478 to lower right-hand corner and the backplate applied with external visible strikework, the alarm mechanism set between the plates to the bottom left and sounding on a second bell mounted within the base of the case, the backplate also stamped with number 689 to the lower left opposing Chinese characters to the right, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed L. VIRARD & Co., SHANGHAI, HANKOW to centre, with blued steel moon hands and sweep centre seconds over Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to lower margin, the gilt bevel-glazed gilt brass cannelee case with hinged faceted baton carrying handle over oval top glass set within floral spray spandrel engraved matted surround incorporating repeat button to front edge, with wavy floral trail engraved channel-moulded uprights and the rear with glazed pin-hinged door, on ogee moulded skirt base finely engraved with further symmetrical foliate trails into a matted ground; with original maroon velvet covered protective outer travelling case.The clock 16cm (6.25ins) high with handle down, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 8,5cm (3.375ins) deep. An essentially identical carriage clock to the present lot is listed by Leigh Extence (stock ref. 1014 for £3,500), with the description indicating that the movement carries the trademark for the roulant blanc maker 'C, Joseph'. Extence notes records of a Charles Joseph being born in 1738 and dying in 1804; who was also known to have been in Shaghai in 1784. This maker was probably a predecessor (father perhaps) of the maker of the movement of the clock listed by Extence (and most likely that of the present lot). A Charles P.H. Joseph is recorded in Tardy DICTIONNAIRE DES HORLOGERS FRANCAIS as subsequently working in Paris 1852-1935. Extence adds that he worked from Rue Amelot 114, Paris, and showed clocks at the 1889 and 1900 Paris Exhibitions.  The velvet covering for the travelling case if the present lot was apparently preferred for clocks destined for the Chinese market. The current case is notable in that it has survived in good condition with the original velvet intact. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. A gentle clean and lubrication however is probably advisable if intending to put into daily service. The dial is in fine condition being free from visible cracks and chips and faults apparently limited to a couple of tiny surface scratches; the hands a appear original and undamaged. The dial is in very good condition with faults apparently limited to very small corner chips to two of the rear door glass; the gilding is near immaculate. The travelling case is in very good original condition with some scuffing/bruising to the upper edges red silk-lined interior from the clock being inserted over the years. The exterior has overall slight fading and edge wear but is generally very good considering the age and the nature of the covering. The strap handle is intact but some of the stitching to the velvet covering has degraded causing it to open out as well as having a short tear.Clock is complete with a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FRENCH GILT BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK the dial marked for Edward and Sons, with silver chapter ring and Arabic numerals, within a foliate ormolu panel, with further panels to the sides, the movement marked for E M & Co (E Maurice & Co), within travelling case and with key, 16cm high Condition Report:"Winds and ticksThe side glass panels are slightly convex.Some surface scratching to brass and small dents on feet.Travel case is a bit tatty, handle unattached and lid partially attachedkey is split"

An Eterna travelling clock, in silver and orange plastic, marked 935

Edwardian silver mounted tortoiseshell travelling clock, for Finnegans, New Bond Street, hallmarked London 1908, French movement, height 9cm (case cracked), currently ticking (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satisfy yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please request one and it will be provided in writing).

GOLAY FILS & STAHL: A SILVER AND BLUE GUILLOCHE ENAMEL MINIATURE CARRIAGE CLOCK with key wind movement, the silver dial with black Arabic numerals and dark blue steel hands, with inscription to the case back, 4cm x 3cm, in the original leather travelling case

19th century silver cased brass travelling clock, having repoussé foliate decoration, white enamel Arabic face with seconds dial, bearing No. Z03126. In fitted leather covered travelling box. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

A JAEGER-LECOULTRE ATMOS CLOCK, serial number 527958, the white chapter ring with batons and Arabic numerals to the quarters, in glazed gilt metal case, 8 1/4" w x 9 1/4" h, lacking travelling case but with original cardboard box (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Appears to be in working order, no obvious damage to case/movement.

Silver pepperettes, travelling clock etc.

A Russian Gem-Set Silver-Mounted Sandstone Match-Holder in the Form of an Elephant, by Fabergé, St Peterburg, Workmaster Julius Rappoport, Circa 1890 humorously modelled, the ovoid sandstone body mounted with silver trunk, legs, ears and tail and with a central well for matches with gadrooned rim, with two garnet cabochon-set eyes11.5cm wideProvenance: by family tradition gifted to a member of the Cullingworth family, who were working at Clifton Castle in the mid-20th century, by Lieutenant Colonel Assheton Penn Curzon-Howe-Herrick and his wife, Joan Henrietta, daughter of James Windsor Lewis, and by descent to the present owner.The Curzon-Howe family were remarkably well connected through the 20th century. Lieutenant Colonel Assheton Penn Curzon-Howe-Herrick (1898-1959), who likely previously owned, by inheritance, the present elephant, was the son of Sir Assheton Gore Curzon-Howe K.C.B., C.M.G., C.V.O. (1850-1911), the celebrated British naval officer who was, for a time, the Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet. Sir Assheton in turn was the son of Richard William Penn Curzon-Howe, 1st Earl Howe (1796-1870) and counted the 2nd and 3rd Earls Howe as his brothers through his father’s first marriage.The extensive nature of the network of the family is perhaps best illustrated by reviewing the list of the invited guests to Sir Assheton’s wedding in 1892, at St Mark’s church, North Audley Street, London, to Alice Anne Cowell, daughter of General Right Hon. Sir John Cowell, of Clifton Castle. The invitees, as recorded in a contemporary report published in the Yorkshire Herald on 27 February 1892, include a veritable who’s who of European royalty and British aristocracy. The report further shows the event to have been a lavish affair, noting:“The bride looked very handsome in her bridal costume of rich white corded silk, draped with fine Brussels lace and trimmed with sprays of orange blossom. Her veil was fastened to the hair by a large diamond star and was surmounted by a wreath of orange blossom. She wore a magnificent diamond and turquoise bangle, a present from her Majesty, who also sent the bridal bouquet of choice exotics. Her other ornament was a diamond cross, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss Marie Cowell, sister of the bride, Lady Alexandra Hamilton and Lady Gladys Hamilton, nieces of the bridegroom, Miss May McNeil, and Miss Frances Whyley. They were attired alike in charming gowns of white bengaline edged in white fur and trimmed with silver embroidery with hats en suite.”The report goes on to provide a list some of the wedding gifts given to the couple, presented, as the guest list would suggest, by royalty and the aristocracy:“Her Majesty presented the bride with a handsome Indian shawl, a turquoise and diamond bangle, and the bridal bouquet of choice exotics; the Prince of Wales and Prince George of Wales gave a travelling clock to Captain Curzon; the Grand Duke of Hesse sent an embossed silver box; the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, silver bowl; the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, a tortoiseshell clock; the Marchioness of Lorne, a jewelled spray; Prince and Princess Henry of Battenberg, a jewelled pin; the Duchess of Albany, silver mounted inkstand; the Prince of Leiningen, silver coffee pot; Prince Louis of Battenberg, pair of silver candlesticks; the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn, diamond pin and ring.”Sadly, no mention is made of the present elephant, though the list does go on to note ‘The other presents were numerous.’ It is of course also possible that the elephant was purchased by Sir Assheton, the St Peterburg hallmark is that used from 1882-1899 which fits in with his wedding, or given to him as a gift on another occasion.The wider family were well aware of the firm of Fabergé, particularly its London branch, which opened in 1903, through the role of Richard George Pen Curzon, 4th Earl Howe (1861-1929) as Lord Chamberlain to Queen Alexandra. Around this time Henry Charles Bainbridge, Fabergé’s agent in London, instigated a project that has become known as the Sandringham commission. This saw Fabergé send to London the artist Boris Frödman-Cluzel who prepared wax models of various animals on the Sandringham estate. These wax models were translated in the workshops of Fabergé into, mostly, hardstone models which were then sold either directly to the King and Queen or to members of their inner court to be presented to their royal highnesses. The only two examples not made in hardstone were the models of Vassilka, the borzoi, and Persimmon, one of Edward VII’s racehorses, which were produced in silver, presumably as their long legs made them unsuitable for carving in hardstone. The model of Vassilka was purchased by Earl Howe on 5 November 1909 from Fabergé to be given as a gift to the Queen. The model remains in the Royal Collection to this day.The connection between Earl Howe and Queen Alexandra seems to have been close, and the gift giving reciprocal. Following his death in 1929 the 4th Earl Howe lists of number of items in his will which had been given to him by the late Queen.Humorously modelled silver-mounted sandstone match holders in the form of animals, such as the present example were made in various forms. Perhaps the closest to the present elephant was one previously in the collection of His Royal Highness the Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and which was sold by Christie’s 25 November 2013 as lot 225. Another example, formed as a rhinoceros was sold by Bonhams (26 November 2014, lot 156) and one formed as a pig was sold by Sotheby’s (12 June 2008, lot 653).Marked inside the well with Fabergé in Cyrillic, workmasters mark and 88 zolotnik standard mark. The top of the trunk marked with Fabergé in Cyrillic and workmasters mark. There is some wear to the marks but each is generally legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the texturing, most visible to the trunk. There is a bruise to one side of the match well. Two legs have perhaps been reattached to the body. One is slightly loose and with a small gap between the top of the foot and the body.

Pocket watches and fob watches, etc., including a Swiza 8 day travelling clock

A HALCYON DAYS 'BIG BEN' THEMED TRAVELLING ALARM CLOCK, having quartz movement, complete with zippered travel pouch, together with a Halcyon Days limited edition year 2000 music box, 'Music for the Royal Fireworks' composed in 1749 by G F Handel, No.376 of 1000 (2)

* JENNIFER MCRAE RSA (SCOTTISH b. 1955), DAYDREAM HEAD oil on board, signed, titled versomounted, framed and under glassimage size 21cm x 14cm, overall size 51cm x 41ccmNote: McRae studied at Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen from 1987 to 93. Since 1988 her work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions in Britain and America, and she has won numerous awards including the BP Travelling Scholarship in 1999. Best known for her distinctive portraits, she has had work commissioned from the National Portrait Gallery, London and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The artist wrote an explanation of her Inspiration for this work and some of the symbolism, in a letter to the owner “As a single parent I also wanted to convey the unease created at the time from the one to one situation and the imbalance any outside relationship can sometimes cause, which explains why we sit a little vulnerably upon a large three-cornered triangle. The pair of shoes in the top left corner signifies something I remember from my child-hood, where my own mother once stressed that she would often sacrifice her own wardrobe to keep me well-shod. (I hasten to add my parents are now enjoying the rewards of a good income now we have all left home) and the reference is to be taken with a definite tongue in cheek! In fact it is a matter poking fun at the seriousness of the situation. The time elements (through the clock and the title) is to convey the precious hours alone and undisturbed before Christmas, my daughter, would burst in and everything would change and the key is her weapon for this intrusion. The cat-box is a beautiful and strange creature I purchased primarily to put into a painting (it is made of wood) and it does in fact open along its middle. Inside I keep my cash, so it’s significant that Christmas clutches it so determinedly! When I saw it in a shop window I knew it would be a wonderful object to use. Anyway, those are all the surface clues explained but there are always the underlying emotions and thoughts that created them in the first place which are best left unexplained. A painting must always be enigmatic in essence.”

Collection of watches and vintage travelling clock

Magpie lot containing small oak money box, autograph book, travelling clock, antique spectacles and various jewellery boxes

Wooden firescreen, copper teapot on stand with burner and 4 pewter teapot items including milk and sugar, vintage travelling clock

Small mahogany cased fusee wall clock, overall diameter 26cm, together with a leather travelling box named Needs & Co. late Bramah, with two late 18th/early 19th century indentures, width of box 40.5cm

Collector's Lot to include: a pair of cased yellow metal spectacles; four lighters including Zippo, Ronson, Sim; cased vintage Kigu compact and atomiser; a mother-of-pearl mounted boxed ring box; a vintage cased desk clock and a cased travelling clock (1 box)

A Jaccard "Black Forest" travelling alarm clock, battery operated in black leather carrying case (untested)

An Edward VII hallmarked silver twenty five piece travelling vanity case. The lot to include a hallmarked silver backed five-piece mirror and brush set, two ring footed boxes, eight silver cap / lid cut glass vanity bottles, a soap dish, a card holder with a pen, a travel clock, two travel ink wells, a match holder / striker, a hallmarked silver handled shoehorn and a hallmarked silver button hook and a hallmarked silver handled glove stretcher. Comes with fabric cover B.I.S. N Co from Calcutta to London.Box measures approx 20cm H x 52cm L x 36cm D