A mahogany longcase regulator

12-inch silvered dial with annular minutes enclosing subsidiary hours and seconds dials, the massive movement with five pillars each with two knurled screws, the high count train with end plates and maintaining power, the escapement skillfully converted by George Daniels to Harrison's grasshopper, with large escape wheel, ivory pallets and a pair of anti-friction rollers, all visible through the centre of the seconds dial, the separately suspended grid-iron pendulum with lenticular bob, roller suspension and beat adjustment on the crutch, the case with flat top and canted corners, glazed trunk door and panelled plinth with block feet

George Daniels Retrospective Exhibition Catalogue, Sotheby's, London 2006, p. 14-15

Dial in good condition. Movement is complete and was running at time of cataloguing but needs a clean, very fine conversion to grasshopper. Case has two small chips to hood door glass, horizontal crack to front of plinth, other minor losses, cracks, dents and marks throughout, trunk door lock detached but we have it. With pendulum, replaced brass-cased weight, winder and 2 case keys.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

It was Cecil Clutton who persuaded Dr Daniels to adapt a longcase regulator to use the grasshopper escapement as featured in the regulator by Benjamin Gray and Justin Vulliamy owned by  the Society of Antiquaries.  Having completed the regulator for Clutton he set about making one for himself, (this one, which stood in the hall at Riversdale), and another example now in a private collection.  He converted a further example at a much later date which he retained in his workshop and which is being sold in this sale, Lot 78.