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The MarneyCollectionpreview catalogue

part of the

Clocks, Watches

& Barometers Sale

Friday 3 October

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Important Information1. Buyer’s RegistrationBefore bidding please obtain your personal buyer’s numberfrom reception. Please note that some form of PersonalIdentification will be required to confirm your address details.If you become a regular buyer at the Diss Auction Roomspermanent buyer’s numbers are available.

2. Buyer’s PremiumA Buyer’s Premium of 15% is payable on the hammer price(VAT is charged on the premium).

3. Value Added Tax iLots indicated with the symbol “i” are sold inclusive of VAT inthe hammer price. Your invoice will show the element of VAT.

4. PaymentWe require settlement of purchases on the day of sale. If youhave bought on a written bid we ask you to arrange immediatesettlement upon advice of your purchase.

4.1 Payment by CashEither during or at the end of the sale enables immediatecollection of lots, cash payments in excess of £5,000 are notaccepted.

4.2 Payment by ChequeCheques will be cleared before collection of goods, or a BankReference supplied before the goods are collected.

4.3 Payment by Credit & Debit CardsEither during or at the end of the sale enables immediatecollection of lots. Visa & Mastercard credit cards accepted,subject to 1.5% (+VAT) surcharge. Payments exceeding £1,000can only be made by the cardholder in person.

4.4 Online Bank TransfersThese may be arranged for larger transactions

5. Ways of Bidding5.1 In PersonIf you are attending the sale then you can bid in person. Ensurethat you have the attention of the auctioneer during biddingand upon purchasing either show, or advise the Auctioneer ofyour buyer’s number.

5.2 By Written BidIf you cannot attend the sale then please complete a written bidform indicating the price you wish to bid to. The Auctioneerwill faithfully execute your commission bid, starting the biddingat a low level and using your written bid against other bids andany reserve price that might apply, to acquire the lot on yourbehalf at as low a level that other interest allows. In the occasionalsituation of another bidder holding the bid equal to your topbid the auctioneer will place one further bid on your behalf.Written bid forms must be received no later than 30 minutesbefore the commencement of the sale. This service is offeredfree of charge but without responsibility. If you are successfulwith your written bid we will normally telephone you withdetails of your purchase after the sale. Where we cannot makecontact we will invoice you a.s.a.p. We will ask you to makeimmediate settlement and early collection of your purchases.

5.3 By Telephone

6. Auctioneers OpinionWe are pleased to provide e-mail images of items with a guideprice over £50, time permitting, for your assessment. If requiredwe will give the auctioneers opinion as to the condition includingany damage or restoration which is immediately apparent. Wecan give no guarantee on authenticity, completeness or concealedrestoration. We strongly recommend your personal viewing ofthe item. If purchase is subsequently effected- viewed or notviewed- full liability as to the price, condition, authenticity andsuitability is that of the purchaser. The auctioneers opinion isnot a warranty.

Telephone bidding is available to buyers willing to pay, at thevery least, the publicised guide price. This service needs to bearranged prior to the sale with the specialist concerned. Wewill then contact you a few minutes before your lot is due tobe offered. Again, this service is undertaken free of charge butwithout responsibility and we strongly advise you to leave acovering bid.

5.4 Via WebsiteGo to twgaze.co.uk and click onto “remote bidding”.

7. Reserves & Guide PricesWhere items are offered for sale subject to a reserve price, it isour policy to reflect the reserve price at a level no higher thanthe lower end of the “guide price”.

8. Catalogue DescriptionThe Auctioneers undertake that reasonable care has been takento produce catalogue descriptions that are accurate and reliablebut these are necessarily matters of opinion only and not to betaken as statement of fact. Although in some instances damageor restoration is noted, generally imperfections are not statedand prospective buyers must satisfy themselves on the conditionand accuracy of description of each lot prior to bidding and toact upon their own judgment. In particular:Pictures, bronzes etc: Only descriptions commencing withthe forename(s) and surname of the artist are in our opinionthe work of that particular artist. Any other forms ofdescription are given without warranty as to the origin,authenticity or signature of the artist noted.Books, Jigsaws & Games: Condition and completeness arenot generally noted. Buyers are to act upon their own judgmentas to whether the lot agrees with the description.

9. Collector’s Electrical ItemsElectrical items noted as “collector’s electrical items” within thecatalogue are sold on the strict understanding that thoughoriginally intended to be operated by mains electricity are solduntested, without warranty or any guarantee as to serviceabilityor working order. These items might not comply with currentstatutory requirements and are offered for sale solely for displaypurposes or historical interest. The items are not suitable forconnection to mains electricity unless they are checked andwarranted so by a qualified electrician.

10. twgaze.co.ukA visit to our website offers: online catalogues, auction e-maillot alerts, keyword search facility for your particularrequirements, remote bidding procedures, results & forthcomingauction calendar.

11. Auction ResultsResults for all sales are published on twgaze.co.uk on the dayof the auction.

11. Selling by AuctionOur valuers are pleased to offer sale and valuation advicewithout obligation. Our extensive range of sales combinedwith targeted marketing and our leading website assuresopportunity of full realisation, from single items to entire housecontents, trade stocks etc. Transport is available.We pride ourselves on early payment for lots consigned to theDiss Auction Rooms, we aim to settle by cheque posted onthe day of sale.

12. Valuation DepartmentFor the purpose of insurance, probate or family division, ourqualified and experienced valuers will be pleased to assist.

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I am very pleased to welcome you all to the DissAuction Rooms to be able to witness a finecollection of scientific instruments that we havebeen instructed to sell on behalf of Patrick &Terence Marney from their late father’s collection.

Built up over several decades of expertise andexperience, working with barometers & clocksover such an extensive range, Patrick and Terenceworked in the business of restoring and repairingthese complicated instruments with their fatherand in their own business.

Such an important collection is rarely seen andwill not likely be on offer again for some time. Soif you are searching for that elusive barometerfor your wall, this delightful and rare collectionwill have something for you.

Oliver AllenSale Organiser

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William Marney (1922-2013)

William grew up with his mother, brother and three sisters inIslington, North London, where life was hard and survivingwithout a father due to an industrial accident was not easy. Hewas a bright lad and enjoyed school and boxing, but had toleave at 14 years old to help the family.

He began his working life in 1936 as a mercurialbarometer maker/improver with F. Darton & Co. of St. John’sStreet, Clerkenwell, who were founded in 1834. In 1939 hemoved to Negretti & Zambra in Islington where he continuedto work on barometers.

In 1945, after serving five years with the RAF as aninstrument repairer, he went to work for F. Marson of ClerkenwellGreen, one of the few companies specialising solely in therestoration of antique barometers. In 1951, William Marneyjoined forces with Peter Garner and formed Garner and MarneyLtd in premises at Clerkenwell Close, EC1.

During the next eleven years, which included movingto Turmill Street, EC1 in 1956, the company specialised in thecomplete restoration of antique mercurial barometers(approximately 1500 a year) and the sale of fully restoredantique mercurial barometers.

In 1962, when Garner and Marney moved to SouthgateRoad, the need to preserve the history of barometersencouraged William Marney to extend the company’s activities.With his team of expert craftsmen using their vast knowledgeand experience, they started to produce authentic copies whichled to Garner and Marney producing the finest and largestselection of exclusive hand-made reproduction antiquemercurial barometers (ranging from 1700 to 1860) to be foundat the time.

Another section of Garner and Marney was the manufacture ofreproduction antique material and replacement parts for longcase,lantern, bracket and skeleton clocks, mercurial andaneroid barometers, all of which were of the finest qualitycovering an extensive range.

During the 1960’s for the best part of 8 years William helpedNicholas Goodwin with the research of his book “EnglishBarometers 1680-1860”, later to become the defining referencebook on barometers.

In the 1970’s knowing the plight of struggling craftsmen to findaffordable workshops he with six other craft/businessmen formedthe Registered Charity Clerkenwell Green Association to helpcraftsmen and women. Sadly in the early 1980’s when William’s wifeMary was very ill he retired to Tiptree to look after her until shedied in March 1987. But for many years he never lost the will tospeak his mind and ruffle a few feathers from time to time.

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