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The serpent handle above a chamfered top with oak-leaf festoons, the sides each with a  berried laurel oval with drilled centre (for a repeat pull cord), the 4in enamelled dial with Roman numerals…

The walnut and ebonised case of typical form, with arched pediment and two finials above the glazed door and sides, with 9in circular white enamel dial, signed, blued steel hands and sweep centre…

The glazed case with removable arched cresting piece, above shallow double arch, with 6 1/2in white enamel dial and slender pierced blued steel hands, within a cast bezel, the three-train movement…

The case of shaped outline with bevelled glass bezel and 3 1/2in enamel dial, the twin train drum-shaped movement striking the hour and half on a coiled gong35cm highCONDITION REPORTWith its pendulum…

Surmounted by a flower-filled urn, the case of waisted shape with 3 3/4in brass-cast dial and twelve enamel numerals, above a glass panel, on scrolled feet, the drum-shaped movement striking on a…

Modelled with a pair of water-spouting dolphins, flanking an urn with ribbon-tied oak and foliate scroll mounts around the dial, on a stepped ormolu and porcelain stepped circular foot, the 3 1/2in…

Surmounted with a figure seated on a cushion, above the drum case, supported on the elephant’s back, whilst an attendant attempts to pull a cover across the elephant’s head, white painted wooden…

Achilles and Agamemnon standing beside the rectangular clock case, with a bas-relief below showing Iphigenia being brought to a sacrificial altar, flanked to each side by a pierced military trophy,…

The case inlaid to the front with a roundel, on plinth base and four ball feet, with 5in circular white enamel dial and blued steel spade hands, the drum-shaped movement by Samuel Marti, striking the…

Of architectural form, with a stepped dentil cornice, interspersed by tiered cones, with 3 1/4in white enamel chapter ring, signed, and engine-turned centre with blued steel Breguet hands, above a…

The case surmounted by a Classical seated figure, enamel Neo-Grec decoration, the  twin train drum-shaped movement striking on a bell39cm highCONDITION REPORTWith pendulum and steel key.  Overall in…

Surmounted by a gilt finial, with 7in white painted dial signed Aaron Willard, Boston, with blued steel moon hands, the single train movement with anchor escapement, the tapering trunk with verre…

The gilding has mostly worn off. Some wear commensurate with age

All the original gilding has worn away. Haircrack to the rim, approx. 2cm length. a small chips and some nicks around the rim

The painting is in overall good condition.Some markings to the green mount along the top

Condition reportThe sheet appears to be adhered to the backing mount but is stuck behind the mount so this is not conclusive; horizontal crease to centre of work and some discolouration to sheet; a…

Condition ReportThe left edge of the sheet is uneven; pinholes to the four corners; traces of an an old adhesive visible to the borders on the reverse, along with foxing; further foxing and flecks of…

ExhibitedEdinburgh, The Royal Scottish Academy, 1883, No. 299FootnoteSir Joseph Noel Paton was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, in 1821. After attending Dunfermline Art Academy, he went onto study at…

Condition reportThe sheet has been laid down onto backing board; minor crease off lower right border, generally good condition overall; framed and under glass.

Condition ReportCanvas relined; surface abrasions off the right, middle border; stretcher marks visible and craquelure, stable; three patches of discoloured varnish, upper left and upper right and…

Tuke's register of paintings lists a number of watercolours which could be the present work; the most likely is R770, 'Group of French Ships and Barque.'Condition ReportThe sheet is sound, clean and…