James Fenton

Antique George III quality brass face oak longcase clock by William Lister having a quality oak case with an arched top, two turned columns, ...

A large English George III Style Musical Automaton bracket clock. The gorgeous gilt bronze case is decorated with beautiful brass casting applications. There is a large pagoda on the top to make the appearance of this clock even more impressive. The Roman numeral dial is made of porcelain without any cracks or hairlines. Translucent enamel corners surround the center dial. The time and the automaton feature can be seen through a large beveled glass panel. This clock has an 8 day mechanism with hourly striking, driven by triple...

England, Worcester, early 19th century I & E Mason, Worcester Fully functional mechanism Veneered in mahogany and oak Dimensions: cm W47 x D22 x H205.

Antique George III 18th century quality brass faced 8 day longcase clock by John Pollard of Crediton having a superb quality mahogany case on original bracket feet, ornate square bra...

Antique George III quality 8 day oak longcase clock by Walker of Nantwich having a quality oak case crossbanded in mahogany, swan neck pediment, reeded columns to the hood, shaped do...

A fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper shakers in the form of champagne bottles; an addition to our silver cruets or condiments collection. These impressive antique Victorian silver peppers...

A fine antique Victorian English sterling silver brandy pan; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This fine antique Victorian sterling silver ...

Outstanding quality antique George III oak and burr oak brass face longcase clock by William Frening, Suning having an outstanding quality case with a long door, turned columns to ...

Fine antique George lll all original longcase clock signed Charles Shuckburgh of London having a brass arched dial, silvered chapter ring, subsidiary dial, original hands, 8 day move...

A fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These fine antique George V sterling silver menu card holders have circular shaped bases. Each piece is surmounted with an impressive wishbone* shaped design with a paralleling shaped support. The subtly convex bases are encircled with an elevated scalloped border. The weighted bases of these impressive menu holders are fitted with green baize to the underside. This impressive set of antique silver menu card holders is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Robert Stewart (Jewellers) Ltd, 75 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow'. A wishbone, otherwise known as the furcular, is a forked bone found in birds and some dinosaurs. The main function of the bone is to provide strength between the neck and breast, to protect the creature during battle. The Ancient Romans perceived this bone as a symbol of luck which allowed the progression of breaking a dried chicken wishbone apart whilst making a wish; this procedure determined the person with the bigger half would receive their wish or have good fortune. This tradition has travelled through Europe and is an adopted practice in many countries. Condition These impressive antique menu holders...

Antique George III quality eight day brass face oak longcase clock having an attractive shaped top with an inlaid shell, oak glazed door flanked by two reeded columns with brass capi...

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock with a painted dial decorated with castles, country houses the sea and a ship in beautiful green, blue and brown ...