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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:236
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:230
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:165
Date:14-May-2024
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A large rare 1725 'Psalterium Romanum' (Book of Psalms), published by Thomas von Collen & Joseph Huisch, Cologne (Coloniae Agrippinae). pp.728 + 64 + additions. Text and musical notations printed in red and black. Full vellum cover with brass corners, centrepiece and clasps. Later replacement paragraphs (over the top of originals) and additional text. Foxing, tears and losses commensurate with age. 31 x 49 x 10 cm. Note: The Latin Psalters were Latin translations of the Book of Psalms arranged in order to…
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A Victorian mahogany apothecary chest, the interior with fourteen compartments for bottles of drugs - ten original bottles remaining some with contents and labels from a Napier chemist. A drawer to the base contains glass mortar and pestle /nut vesta / scales and two zinc lined lidded compartments. 17.5 x 17.5 x 19.5 cm.
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A circa 1760 flame mahogany Sheraton knife box, with hinged lid and serpentine front, brass hinges, lock and key. The lid opens to reveal a fitted insert to house multiple knives. The insert possibly a later replacement. Lock in need of attention and box with split to back. Height 22 x 26 x 35 cm.
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A Victorian leather top hat box, fitting interior, leather straps and brass fittings. 25 x 36 cm.
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An 18th century linen map sampler, a map of Europe from the Caspian Sea, Syria, North African, Great Britain and Iceland, the double border featuring longitude and latitude, the embroidery in silk thread. 43 x 50 cm. This sampler has been conserved and treated by the late Valerie Carson - Te Papa's chief textile conservator. Valerie's Conservation Treatment Report is available.
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A double telescope theodolite by Adams of London, with central compass and two spirit levels, horizontal and vertical scales, an additional spirit level to the top telescope, the top turns to adjust scale by way of the attached brass screw. Tripod absent and theodolite attached to a contemporary wood base. Height 40 cm.
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A Victorian brass double inkstand, highly decorative with grotesque masks and dolphin feet, the lids hinged to reveal brass ink pots. 32 x 16 x 15 cm.
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A vintage carved antler memento mori, as a snake winding around a skull. Height 7 cm.
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An early 20th century Louis Vuitton travel case, the monogrammed canvas outer with studded leather and brass edging bearing maker's monogram, two wooden bars to the top, maker's name to the lock plate, monograms to the latches, the brown baize lined sectional interior with single removeable tray, some dividers missing. The original label numbered 185799. Triple brass latches, the main lock with maker's details, single leather handle. 70.5 x 43 x 23 cm. Minor distress consistent with age.
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A British General's Officer Mameluke style sword decorative bronze crossed quillons with crown over cipher to the centre, slab ivory grips, the blade engraved and named 'E. Thurkle, 5 Denmark Street, Soho, London', and with double edged point, the brass scabbard with double ring hangers. Length 98 cm.
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An Indian damascene scimitar, the decorated curved blade set in a hilt with a horse's head pommel, the hilt and sheath decorated in niello type silver inlay. Length 65 cm.
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A traditional African D.R.C Mangbetu sickle sword, forged iron wide sharp curved hooked blade. Ironwood handle with bound wire collar grip. circa 1925. Length 39 cm.
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A Turkish all nielo worked steel dagger walking stick, the horse head handle unscrewing to reveal the 20 cm long square section spike dagger. The octagonal tapered shaft and handle with floral vine decoration. Length 93.5 cm.
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A Crown Lynn medium 'Hand Potted' vase, shape #24 with lathe banded spherical body and open flared neck - matt white glaze. Printed and incised marks to base. Ernest Shufflebotham design. Height 17.5 cm.
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Attributed Barry Brickell (1935-2016) lobe handled planter, with band of rope design relief top and bottom. Height 20 cm. Drain hole in base
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Attributed Barry Brickell (1935 - 2016) lobe handled planter, with band of rope design relief top and bottom. Height 20 cm. Drain hole in base
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A rare 1930s Clarice Cliff Lynton shape bachelor's undecorated teapot, cream ground on a tapered ribbed shape, with black printed marks and 'L2' stamp. Height 12.5 cm.
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A rare circa 1934 Eva Crofts for Clarice Cliff 'Art in Industry' Bizarre milk jug and sugar bowl, of Bonjour shape, gilt and blue concentric lines, black printed mark. Height 6 cm
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A rare circa 1930s Clarice Cliff 'Cafe-au-Lait' Bizarre small vase, on sponged brown ground, with black printed marks. Height 15 cm.
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A Clarice Cliff Bizarre 'Crocus' tankard coffee pot and pin dish, printed marks to base. Height 19 cm. Dish Dia.7.5 cm.
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A fine pair of Liberty and Co silver cafe au lait pots, with Celtic banded design and planished finish, typical of the 1930's and with Arts & Crafts influence. Fine grained wooden handles and finials. Stamped design # 5857. Birmingham 1930 and 1933 by Liberty & Co. Height 19 cm. 715gm.
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A set of eight Waterford hock glasses, Lismore pattern.
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A large Waterford crystal bowl, Lismore pattern. Diameter 24 cm.
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Royal Doulton King Edward VII Coronation 1902 Moet & Chandon advertising plaque, printed with an image of Kind Edward VII and with the words 'With Mefsrs Moet & Chandon's Compliments Epernay (Champagne) France, Coronation 1902'. 34.5 x 27 cm. Framed behind glass.
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A Japanese Edo period carved wooden study of a Sambasso dancer, circa 1850. Showing traces of original paint. Well carved face. Height 5 cm. An uncommon subject.
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A Japanese Meiji period carved netsuke study of a man with lantern and rain parasol, carved boxwood with good aged patina. circa 1885. Height 6.7 cm. Note: An identical piece in the collection of the Australian Museum of Art and Science.
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An uncommon subject 'bat eating fruit' ivory netsuke, Meiji period, well rendered with linked wings and inlaid dark horn eyes. Length 3.7 cm.
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A Japanese carved ivory netsuke, as a recumbent piglet, finely detailed, snout raised. Signed.
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A Japanese Edo period carved ivory netsuke, the tusk section depicting a mountain sennin seated beside a rock. Nice aged patina and polish. Height 4.3 cm.
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A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory okimono/netsuke, signed Suzan. Two toads on top of a skull. Oval base foot signed. Height 5.9 cm.
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A rare Edo period scribes ivory straight edge, convex top with 13 character thought or poem and six character artist signature, carved and black stained. 23.2 x 3.2 cm.
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Japanese Meiji period ivory Shibayama bookmark / letter knife, decorated with peony and branches on one side and three insects to the reverse (one insect body missing). 2.7 x 21.3 cm.
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A vintage Japanese wireless cloisonne plaque of Mt. Fuji, dominant blue tone. 20 x 20 cm.
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A fine Japanese late Meiji period cloisonne covered censer, signed Inaba with stamp. Decorated with six spade panels of the mythical Hoo-oo Japanese phoenix. The lid with cartouche panels and leafy scrolls. Height 15 cm.
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Late Meiji period lidded cloisonne caddy jar, used for tea or spices. Cylindrical form with decoration of various colorful vases displaying flowers and branches. Rosette borders. Part undecorated ground. Height 10 cm.
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A circa 1880 Meiji Japanese baluster cloisonne vase, the ovoid bulbous body divided into six large spade form panels. Decorated with exotic butterflies, birds and flowers. Minor repair to shoulder. Height 24 cm.
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A good Japanese Meiji period squat cloisonne= Inaba vase, circa 1900, ovoid form with butterfly cartouches to the shoulder above lapet panels including mythical phoenix and baby dragons. Inaba monogram mark to the base. Height 9 cm.
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A very fine 19th century Japanese square form lidded jar, attributed to Honda Yosaburo, Meiji period circa 1890. Decorated with four large panels of Hoo-oo mythical Japanese phoenix, cranes and butterflies and intricate borders and grounds. The lid with kiku finial. Height 14 cm.
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A fine Japanese Taisho period cloisonne vase circa 1920, attributed to Ando of Nagoya. Black unwired background with decoration in gold and silver wire of a quail beneath a stand of flowers. Height 18 cm.
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A Japanese Edo period iron Namban style wakizashi tsuba, hot pressed both sides with a pattern of scrolls and clouds, signed Masatomo. 5.8 x 6.4 cm.
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A 17thc early edo period oval iron tanto tsuba hammered plate with raised border, restrained decoration of butterfly and wild flowers in silver,gold and soft metals. 6.6 x 5.3 cm.
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An 18th century late Edo period iron tsuba, of oval shape with low relief carved decoration; samurai on horseback under a pine tree. CIRCA 1850. Signed Kouei Saku. 6.6 x 5.8 cm. Wakizashi size.
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A 17th century Edo period iron tsuba, Higo school, oval form with inlaid golt and silver scroll details. CIRCA 1700. 7 x 6.3 cm.
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An 18th century mid Edo period iron tsuba, eight sided with a luna hare beneath a crescent moon, inlaid copper, bronze and shakudo restrained highlights. CIRCA 1750. 6 x 5 cm.
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A 17th century Edo period iron tsuba, with incised bori carving of a tiger in a stand of bamboo. Inlaid gold stripes and leaves. CIRCA 1670. 6.8 x 6.4 cm
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An 18th century Japanese kogatana small knife, with later kozuka. The blade signed with three characters. The bronze Kozuka decorated with gilt bear in river rapids, possibily salmon fishing. Length 21 cm
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An 18th century Japanese signed kogatana small knife, the blade of forged Tamahagne iron in the traditional manner, signed with seven character mark. Bronze kozuka with gilt figures in a boat. Length 20.5 cm.
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Three 18th century unsigned kogatana knife blades with a later small kogai, the blades of forged Tamahagne iron. Blades L 18 cm and kogai. Length 12 cm.
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An 18th century Japanese shinto period tanto by Masahiro, blade in good polish signed from Musashi with wave hamon c. 1764. All fittings Fushi,Kashira, Menuki, Tsuba with Kirimon motif on Nanako ground indicating Toyotomi clan. Kozuka with crayfish decoration. Length 50 cm.
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A Japanese Edo period tsuka (sword handle) for a tanto or childs sword, quality fittings, made like one for a normal katana or whakizashi with fuchi, kashira and Menuki under wrapping, slot loss to the ray skin. Length 17 cm.
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A good Japanese Edo period aikuchi tanto circa 1680, the hirazukui blade in excellent polish (unsigned) with defined Hamon. Matching koshirae in suite. Kozuka signed and kogatana visible taces. Saya with sculptured wave lacquered motif. Length 46.5 cm OA.
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A pair of Japanese Meiji period imari chargers, scalloped rim, the centre decorated with basket of flowers, the border with further florals in traditional imari colours. Diameter 34 cm.
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An old Chinese cinnabar lacquer circular box, the lid decorated in relief with an outdoor garden scene including seated and other figures within a distant mountainous landscape. The sides with four various floral cartouches, representing the seasons, on a scrolling floral ground. Black lacquer interior and base. Some chipping to the rims. 31 x 15 cm. Provenance: Purchased by our vendor's father in Hong Kong, circa 1945, while enlisted in the NZ navy. His ship, the Artifex, was supplying power to the city.…
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Three old Chinese jade small pendant/handling pieces, the two recumbent pigs in pale tone, the mid/dark green ring as a looped dragon W.3.5 cm. Provence: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens who were based in Singapore circa 1956-1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items and a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Two old Chinese jade figured small pieces, pale green, both as a standing figure of cylinder form with pierced suspension hole to the looped back section, one pierced as a bead. Heights 2.7 cm & 2.2 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Four old Chinese pale jade small pendant/handling pieces, includes three traditional figures and one double gourd form. The tallest. Height 4.2 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Two small old Chinese pale green jade figured pendant/handling pieces, the traditional figures with pierced suspension holes. H's.45 & 4 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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An old Chinese jade Guanyin pendant/handling piece, pale green with tan/orange highlights. Pierced suspension hole to the reverse. Height 4 cm. 8.9gm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Four old Chinese small carved pale jade pendant/handling pieces, includes a mantis, cicada, shishi and cob form. The longest 4.5 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Three old oriental small carved jade pendant/handling pieces, includes a figure of translucent and dark red tones, a fish of pale green and rust red tpnes and a reishi fungus of dark tones. The longest 3.8 cm Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Two old Chinese pale green jade belt fastenings, one with a pair of opposing dragon's heads. L's.40 & 3 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Two old Chinese pale green jade belt hooks, both of restrained swan neck form with oval lug section to the back. L's.75 & 4 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Three old Chinese jade belt fastenings/adornments, the largest of pale tones with restrained carved decoration to the front. Length 3.7 cm. Another tapered with two small suspension holes to the top, pale and dark red tones and a ring form piece carved as a looping dragon, mid green tone. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of…
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An old Chinese pale green jade small pendant/handling piece, as a recumbent horse, its head turned back while scratching its nose with its hoof, the junction forming the suspension hole. L3.3 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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An old Chinese jade carved small recumbent animal pendant/handling piece, pale green. Pierced suspension hole between the clasped paws. Length 3.5 cm. 15.9gm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Three old oriental jade cylinder beads, pale tones with some darker inclusions. Finely carved with various designs, C-scrolls, bird etc. Longest 2.7 cm. Provenance: Ex the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) and M. Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Five carved oriental small pig ornaments, two in pale green jade, one rock crystal and two others. Longest 3.9 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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An old Chinese fine soapstone carving, of a seated old man with tiger, tan tone. Height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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An oriental old carved jade pig handling piece, with pierced raised snout, the arched back with mildly raised lineal ridge. Flat base. Mottled variable tone with pale and dark inclusions from pale green to dark red/brown and black tones. Length 5.8 cm. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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Chinese jade small ring pendant/handling piece, mid/dark green tone, the flat sided carved and pierced ring as a looped dragon. W.3.5 cm approx. Natural inclusions. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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A pair of old Chinese carved wood shishi, finely decorated in classical form, the opposing lion dogs with open mouths and amber glass eyes and bone teeth, one with pierced ball the other with pup. Each raised on a rectangular stand with scroll frieze and bracket feet. Signed with character marks to the base. 21.5 x 11.5 x 18 cm.
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An old Chinese carved wood sculpture of a happy fisherman, standing on gnarly base holding a large knobbly fish, his traditional flowing robes with part knobbly effect from the natural burl. Height 33 cm.
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A mid 20th century oriental solid carved ivory okimono figure of Daikokuten (The God of Plenty), classically represented with his large sack to his back, Coloured stained highlights. Signed in red to the base. Height 10 cm.
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Two pairs of framed Chinese Mandarin's cuffs, silk on silk embroidery using 'forbidden stitch', depicting scenes of flowers and birds. In shades of blue, brown, pale apricot and ivory. Framed and under TruGuard glass. Cuff size 46 x 17 cm. Frame size 70 x 41 cm.
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A 19th century Chinese fine watercolour, of a woman holding back a drape admiring a pair of swallows. Black ink calligraphy marks red seal. 24 x 25 cm. Some distress marks. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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A large Chinese ink and watercolour on slik, of a woman with children at an alter table, finely worked with some faults. 77 x 43 cm. Gilt framed under glass. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable collector of jade, porcelain and Chinese items. He was a member of the South East Asian Ceramic Society.
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An 18th century Chinese export porcelain punch bowl, the body panelled in traditional tones and floral sprays, the larger panels with lustrous blue ground. BADA sticker. Two hairline cracks. Diameter 30 cm.
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A large 19th century Chinese porcelain famille rose vase, traditional all over red dominant enamelled decoration of exotic birds, butterflies and florals. Leafy shaped gilded handles. Minor faults. Height 44.5 cm.
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An old Chinese double happiness vase, decorated with lucky symbols and floral motifs, underglaze blue. Glaze crazing to base and glaze bubbles. Height 43 cm.
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An early 20th century silver large chick pin cushion, defined plumage, red velvet pad, red glass eyes. Height 5.8 cm.
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A Victorian silver card case in original box, serpentine form, scrolling leaf and floral engraved panelled design. 10 x 7 cm. Birmingham 1849 by the renowned maker Nathaniel Mills. In blue velvet and silk lined Morocco leather case.
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Joseph Swindell & Sons (Christchurch) silver and pounamu thimble, the pounamu end with drilled dimples. Stamped maker's marks.
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Nicola Roake (Christchurch New Zealand) handcrafted silver bowl, flared form with fine radiating lineal textured markings. Stamped maker's marks to the base. Diameter 13.5 cm. 204gm. Note: Nicola has over 25 years experience in traditional silversmithing, she has established herself as one of New Zealand's foremost silversmiths.
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An Edwardian silver cutlery canteen, fiddle pattern, twelve place, fifty-seven piece setting, Sheffield 1905 by Walker & Hall. In oak two tier case. 3092gm. With 'bone' handled dinner knives (12) and luncheon knives (6)
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A stylish contemporary Ravissant silver five piece tea and coffee service, the four piece set designed by a leading Dutch silversmith Jan Van Nouhuys, the tray by Paul Binder. CIRCA 1980/1990, the service includes: coffee pot, tea pot, sugar, cream and tray. The off-centered round tapered bodies morphing to square tops, each raised on a square foot. With green hardstone handles and hinged lid finials, possibly jade. Impressed marker's, designers and 925 silver marks to each. The tray with silver 925 and…
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An early George III silver coffee pot, elegant baluster form, the body embossed with classical flowering urn, scrolls and other florals, with wrythen vertical ribs. The dome lid with floral finial and conforming decoration. Spreading circular foot. London 1762 by Lewis, Francis & Butty. Height 25.5 cm. 888gm.
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A set of six Norwegian 828 standard silver tablespoons, shell to the terminal. 365gm.
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Six late Victorian silver forks, fiddle and thread pattern. London 1890 by John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater. 524gm.
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A pair of Victorian style silver plate candelabra, reeded columns on square step bases with acanthus leaf decoration to the top, three candle sconces, the top portion can be removed to use as a single candlestick, made by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. 40 x 54 cm.
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A ladies 18ct white gold and diamond Art Deco Cyma wrist watch, the dial with Arabic numerals, replacement leather strap. In original box. Not in working order. 10gm (including movement).
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A 1950's 18ct rose gold Rolex 'Orchid' ladies wristwatch, the champagne tones dial with convex radiating bezel, manual wind movement, fine flat tapered link 18ct rose gold strap with Rolex emblem to buckle. Together with an original leather strap with Rolex gold plate buckle. Running. 27gm includes movement.
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A George III silver pair cased pocket watch, fusee movement. Both cases with matched dates for Birmingham 1805.
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A George III silver pair cased pocket watch, fusee movement engraved by the maker Bowman of London and numbered 7507. Both cases with matched dates for London 1812.
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A George III silver pair cased pocket watch, fusee movement engraved by the maker William Frederick Strigel of London. Both cases with matched dates for London 1794 by Thomas Foster II a noted watch case maker. With key.
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An 18th century French mid-size gold gent's open face pocket watch, face wound with enamelled dial, Roman numerals and maker's name Romilly, Paris. Verge/fusee movement. The decorative two-tone gold case with relief leafy and engine turned designs. Testing as 14ct. Provenance: Ex. the Bouma collection.
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A vintage Jaeger LeCoultre lucite fish tank aquarium mantel clock, reverse carved lucite front with coral and goldfish, backed with light blue lucite, mechanical wind movement in gold tone with co-ordinating hands, mounted on a late Deco style stepped metal base with matt gold finish, face signed Jaeger LeCoultre. In working order, serviced in 2022. 19 x 6 x 20 cm. (front lucite with crackled surface).
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A quality 19th century French gilt brass repeater carriage clock, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the subsidiary dial with Arabic numerals, blue highlights. The quality movement striking on a gong. Hour and half hour striking. Running, with key. Height 18 cm (to handle top).
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A Victorian walnut framed bracket clock, the pagoda type top with shingle panel, floral metal swag and finials. The fancy gilded dial the Roman numerals to the silvered chapter ring. Raised on gilt metal bracket and lion's paw feet. Central finial absent. Height 54.5 cm.
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A 19th century French brass cased carriage clock, the quality movement striking on a gong. The white enamel dial with Roman numerals. Height 13.5 cm. Apparently working. With key.
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A fine Victorian eight day marine chronometer by Fletcher of Berkley square London, circa 1860. Brass bound rosewood case. The traditional gimballed interior supporting the silvered 4.25" dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, with maker's name and address and 'Maker to the Admiralty'. Fully overhauled by master watchmaker (ex. tutor Silverstream Horological School).
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