DESCRIPTION:
Waltham Clock Co., Waltham, Mass., "No. 25", 8 days, weight brass movement with maintaining power marble front wall timepiece, c1905
CONDITION:
Marble front in nice condition with a couple of very tiny chips on the bottom edge. Wood case behind the marble front has some minor paint loss in a couple places. Numbers on the dial are faded and worn and will need restoration. The back of the dial and the case are marked "No. 3". Nice heavy plate movement has a serial no. of 5014. Original gilt pendulum rod with a damascene bob. Original black and gilt tablet. Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Waltham Watch Co, Waltham, Mass., 8 days, weight driven walnut time only banjo wall timepiece, Washington and Mount Vernon glasses, c1930
CONDITION:
except for one small absent wood ball from the base, the clock is in very good original condition with old patinas on the wood and brass. The painted metal dial has slight staining, the reverse painted glasses are intact with no flakes. The movement is correctly signed, numbered 9299, and the weight appears to be right. The small tab on the pendulum hold-down is replaced. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Waltham Watch Co., Waltham, Mass., 8 days, mahogany weight patent or banjo timepiece, c1930
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneer in original finish with a couple of cracks in the veneer on the bottom door. Original painted dial with a couple of very small chips on the edge. Hands and tablet are original. Movement is signed. Movement retains original Geneva stop. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville Conn., "Gale Calendar Model 2", 8 days, time & strike wall calendar clock. This model was called the Parliament model, c1877
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneer and grain painted case in original finish with wear to the finish and dings and scratches on the wood dial bezel. Silvered border molding on the bottom is very nice for its age. Original paper dial has age darkened with surface wear and stains. Day of the week and the hour hand are replaced. Original tablet. Nice label inside the case. Ht 30.5"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Regulator No. 4" wall clock, 30 days, time only, double spring driven, nickel plated movement with club foot escape wheel in a black walnut case with turned columns and finials, black flocking on backboard and painted metal dial, c1874
CONDITION:
the clock is in outstanding original condition. There is a dial flake near 5 and minor nicks on tips of lower finials. Ht 41 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Patti V.P." or "Patti No. 2", also known as the "Baby Patti", 8 days, miniature rosewood timepiece, c1886
CONDITION:
Rosewood and rosewood veneered case in very nice condition in original finish. Original paper dial has a little surface wear in a couple of place. Hands, tablet and pendulum are original. Very nice label on the back of the case. Ht 10.5"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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Welch, Spring and Co., Forestville, Conn "Regulator No. 2" with B. B. Lewis Calendar, 8 days, weight driven timepiece, c1870,
CONDITION:
Rosewood case has been nicely refinished. The time dial has had some restoration. The hands are all original. Both glasses are original. Overall, a very nice example of this model. Ht 35.5".
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Gerster, V.P.", 8 days, time, strike and alarm rosewood mantel clock, c1880
CONDITION:
Rosewood and rosewood veneered case in nice condition in original finish with one small chip on the back edge of the base. Original painted dial has some stains and a little wear. Hands, pendulum and tablet are original. Dark, but readable label on the back of the case. Ht 18.5"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Patti V.P." 8 days, time and strike, rosewood mantel clock. c1880
CONDITION:
Rosewood and rosewood veneered case in nice condition in original finish. The original dial pan now has a paper dial. Hands, tablet and pendulum are original. Nice label on the back of the case. Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Round Head, Regulator No. 4", 8 days, double dial calendar timepiece, c1878
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in an old finish in nice condition. Original painted time dial with loss in the center. Original painted calendar dial has significant loss and will need restoration. Hands are original. Faded, but readable label inside the case. Ht 30"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "No. 1 Mantel" calendar clock, 8 days, time and perpetual calendar, spring driven movement in a rosewood veneer case with painted time dial and papered calendar dial, c1870
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with a minor veneer flake on right lower return molding. The calendar dial is age darkened. There is a good label. Ht 17"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$170
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Welch, Spring & Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, rosewood gilt column and cornice shelf clock, c1868
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in an old finish with some minor flakes on the base. Original painted dial has had the numbers strengthened with some paint repairs at the corners. Gilt columns with wear and loss. Tablet appears to be original. Hands are original. Nice label inside the case. This model is usually found with the label S. C. Spring & Co., Bristol, CT, but apparently this was one of a few produced soon after Welch & Spring joined partnership in 1868. Ht 30.25"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Foster S. Campos, Pembroke, Mass., "Girandole" wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with gold leafed front, painted metal dial and reverse painted convex throat and lower tablets, dated 2000
CONDITION:
like new condition, it may never have been used. Ht 44"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3300
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Italian, reproduction of a French, Louis XV style "tall clock", an extra large bracket clock with equestrian feet and a sub-base, the whole upon a floor stand with flared, inlaid legs, the main case with matching fine marquetry, inlaid with small musical themes, ribbons and flowers, with an 8 days, German movement, signed FHS, c1984
CONDITION:
this clock was produced in 1984; these finely detailed cases were all made in Sorrento, home of all kinds of inlaid cases for jewelry and musical boxes. These extra large units were a special order and were expensive. We would imagine this would go well in a fancy hotel reception area or in a large house with French theme. Pendulum bob has been replaced; otherwise movement is fine, ticks and strikes. The case is Very heavy; the metal bits of both cast brass and spelter, finished with a gold-tone spray. We are not normally impressed with late 20th century items, however this one will give you a great French look for a fraction of an antique clock price. Ht 80"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
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Grafton mantel clock, in the style of Simon Willard, c1900, two days, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with convex solid brass silvered dial signed Simon Willard. James Conlin of Boston reproduced these 30 hours Willard, Grafton wall clocks about 1910 and is a good candidate for attribution.
CONDITION:
the case and movement of this late 19th century reproduction Simon Willard Grafton mantel clock were made to similar specifications as those pictured in Brooks Palmer's "The Book of American Clocks" figures 106 - 111. This includes the unusual feature of no suspension spring for the pendulum. The period lead weight is wafer thin. Ht 22 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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Henri Herschel, Westwood, Mass., 8 days, miniature girandole reproduction, c1990 This person made other clocks such as pillar & scroll and Mass. shelf clocks.
CONDITION:
Exceptionally nice scaled down version of the standard girandole including the cast elements on the side arms the curved throat and bottom tablets. Movement is by Kilbourn & Proctor. Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., Massachusetts shelf clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in an inlaid mahogany case with fretwork top and three brass finials, painted metal dial, dated 1981
CONDITION:
the clock is in excellent original condition with proper trademark brand on backboard. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2700
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., 8 days, weight, banded mahogany case patent or banjo timepiece marked no. 4, c1977
CONDITION:
Mahogany banded case in very nice condition in original finish. Both glasses are very fine. Movement made by Kilbourn & Proctor. Ht 34.25"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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Peter Libbey, Rockland, Maine, 8 days, reproduction of an Aaron Willard, Jr. carved wall lyre timepiece. The dial and tablet were painted by Ted Burleigh, Jr. The movement by Kilbourn & Procter. This is one of three produced, c1978
CONDITION:
Cherry case in original finish. The carved bezel has cracked and will need attention, but otherwise a nicely made case. Excellent dial, hands and tablet. Ht 37"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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Peter Libbey, Rockland, Maine, reproduction of a lyre timepiece based on an example by Lemuel Curtis. Dial and glass painted by Ted Burleigh. Bezel by Foster Campos, and the movement by Kilbourn & Proctor, c1978
CONDITION:
Curly maple and curly maple veneer in original finish. The veneer on the sides of the case are starting to separate from the base and will need attention. Dial and tablet are in excellent condition. A nicely made case. Ht 43"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Peter Libbey, Portland, Maine, reproduction of a Sawin lyre banjo (the same model reproduced by both Stennes and Campos), with a Kilbourn & Proctor, 8 days, weight driven movement, dial and tablets by Ted Burleigh, Jr, dated 1978. this is one of 3 made of tiger maple; details on weight baffle inside.
CONDITION:
There are some minor nicks and scrapes, commensurate with clocks 35 year age, however it is basically well made. Ticks OK, could stand oiling. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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Reproduction Seth Thomas Violin mantel clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven Seth Thomas period lyre movement in a violin form walnut case with painted metal dial and musical themed silk screened glass, dated 1965
CONDITION:
the well made case is in excellent condition and is an outstanding copy of the original. The old period dial pan has been repainted. The dimensions and style of this reproduction are very close to those made by E.N. Harvell of Asheboro NC and referenced by Tran Duy Ly on pages 746 - 749 in his "Seth Thomas Clocks & Movements", 3rd Edition, Vol. 2. Ht 29 1/4"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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Tracy Botsford, E. Greenwich, RI, Reproduction of a Howard type Figure 8 weight wall timepiece. c2007 There is a small label inside the head of the case above the movement. This is one of three that were made. Literature on the history of these clocks is included.
CONDITION:
Solid mahogany case in excellent condition. Movement made by C. Lenderman of Texas. The pendulum rod in this example is of brass rather than a gilt wood rod that you would find on a Howard. Otherwise a nicely made timepiece. Ht 35"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Wayne R. Cline, Bowling Green, KY, miniature rosewood reproduction of a Howard Keyhole regulator with front, key wind, spring driven movement, c1980
CONDITION:
this rare miniature appears to be in mint condition with no visible flaws in the case, dial, hardware or glasses. The movement does not tick so will need attention. Stamped on the rear of the case is Cline's name and C2229096. Ht 15.75
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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France, lyre clock, white marble case with molded base decorated with gilt trim and foliate ornament, the lyre with acanthus, floral garlands, beaded trim, and a large festoon of fruits and flowers, the top with wreath, torch, and quiver, white enamel Arabic numeral dial with polychrome enamel decoration, gilt Louis XV style hands, gilt bezel with convex glass, and a ring of brilliants surrounding the dial and attached to the pendulum, and oscillating with it, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement, c1900
CONDITION:
Case without chips or cracks, dirty, gilding with minor losses, dirty, wreath at top bent and with verdigris at bottom, one floral trim button absent and one replaced, one missing, dial with a few minor hairlines, hands good, ticks and strikes, will need service and adjustments, Ht 24 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2400
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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French mantel clock, gilt bronze lyre form case with pendulum oscillating behind the "strings", ornamented with gilt mounts of waterleaf, anthemion, and horn of plenty with an overflowing fruit basket at top, scallop shell bezel, pendulum also decorated with scallop shells and sea horses, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement, Roman numeral, engine turned, silvered dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, c1830
CONDITION:
Case surface with minor dirt, gilding possibly renewed on bezel, otherwise good and with minor wear, pendulum casting with rough surface, not well finished, and with loss to gilding, pendulum with replaced back, dial numerals repainted, hands with oxidation, minor rust, movement ticks and strikes, will need adjustment, bell mounting stand and nut replaced, back cock replaced, crutch repaired/ extended, movement mounting ring replaced, and stamped "Swiss", Ht 21"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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French, S. Marti, for Boxell, Brighton (a retailer), time and strike, mantel clock with barometer to the left and perpetual calendar with moon phase to the right, movements mounted in a scrolling brass frame, the whole mounted to a black marble base with incised decorations, C,1880.
CONDITION:
this clock started life as a heavy marble 3 display calendar clock. Perhaps after damage, a good workman made covers for the rear of the barometer and spun a cover for the calendar, and also made a modern Plexiglas cylinder to protect the time movement from dust. This person mounted the assembly to two pieces of flat brass, covering the original joints of the case. A presentation plaque on the marble plinth is now missing (two filled holes). Still this is an attractive display and the calendar and barometer dials are excellent.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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French, for J. E. Caldwell, Philadelphia, fine porcelain china bride's clock, showing Mom & Dad to the sides and with bust of daughter at top, the mother holding a tablet with vows, the whole surround by flowers with fine individual petals, and the quality 8 days, bell strike movement by S. Marti, with Caldwell info, c1890
CONDITION:
there is an old repair to Mother's left hand which could be improved - no missing pieces. Otherwise the case is in outstanding original condition. The well made bell strike movement has not been cleaned in some time, however is ticking and striking with encouragement The case is numbered 28- 10 and with blue crossed arrows trademark. It is of Limoges quality. Ht 16.7"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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French mantel clock, ebonized wooden lyre form case with pendulum oscillating behind the "strings", ornamented with gilt mounts of waterleaf, horn of plenty and with an overflowing fruit basket at top, petal form bezel with floral ornament, pendulum decorated with cornucopiae, swans, acanthus, and with central floral medallion, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement, Roman numeral, engine turned silvered dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, c1830
CONDITION:
Case repainted/ restored, upper and lower sections misaligned, mounts dirty, but with good gilding, dial with minor tarnish, hands with minor oxidation, ornaments at left ad right side, top of lyre repaired with glue residue, steel components on pendulum with minor rust, ticks and strikes, will require service/ adjustment, crutch repaired, Ht 211/2"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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French night clock, an unusual adaptation of the design of Victor Pierret incorporating a pendulum clock with standard dial, the gilt spelter case with classical and rococo ornament, case top with rotating Roman numeral milk glass globe containing a candle holder for illumination at night and turned and engraved brass indicator, front with Roman numeral white enamel dial and blued steel hands, 8 days, time only movement with Brocot escapement, c1880.
CONDITION:
Clock case with losses to gilding, some areas with touch ups, round case back replaced, dial with a few scratches, minor flakes around winding hole, globe support good and in old lacquer, looks to be misaligned at first but on examination appears always to have been this way, globe very good, marked France, probably an old replacement, running, bracket that stabilizes linkage between movement and globe replaced, will likely require adjustment for smooth transmission of power to globe, Ht 13 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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French, 3-piece mantel clock set, porcelain urn shaped case with matching torchier/candle stand side pieces. The 3 porcelain pieces are cobalt blue with light blue and pink decorations in the Nouveau style. The time and strike, movement with a platform lever escapement, seems intact, c1905
CONDITION:
porcelain pieces are all excellent with no chips. Cast feet, side trim and candle stands are gold painted spelter. Porcelain dial of clock is perfect and hands are original Ht of clock = 23" sidepieces to finial tip = 24.25"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Belgian brass and aluminum architectural 8 days, time only mantel clock, "Fr. Somers, Bruscelles, 1914-1915" on the dial's date window, "H.A Bruxelles" on movement's rectangular back plate, c1915
CONDITION:
the large heavy metal case, with its four 3/4 fluted columns, appears to have its original surfaces in very nice condition. We believe the gray metal panels to be aluminum, an exotic metal of the time. The fancy brass hands match the pendulum. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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French 3 piece mantel garniture, multi colored marble clock case with gilt rococo style ornament, mounted with a patinated figure of a young woman entitled "Les Favoris", after a sculpture by Aug. Moreau, side pieces with covered urns mounted to marble bases matching the clock case, the urn handles with birds, all on gilt acanthus decorated scroll feet, the bezel with thick beveled glass, Arabic numeral white enamel dial with polychrome floral decoration, blued steel hands, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement marked Samuel Marti, c1900
CONDITION:
case castings good, figure with restoration to finish, crack in casting at base of tree trunk under figure, also missing something, originally held in her right hand, other mounts on clock case and all on side pieces now painted gold, one urn with bird beaks broken, one base with chip in stone and loss to top of foot casting, back left, stone has been lacquered, with runs and orange peel, dial good, hands good, hand collet missing, ticks and strikes, Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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French 3 piece mantel garniture, the clock case with with classical ornament and figure of Diana, the flanking female figures with with similar dress, one contemplating a birds nest with eggs, the other with bunches of grapes, each mounted to a turned, ebonized wooden base, Roman numeral white enamel dial with recessed center and visible Brocot escapement with jeweled pallets, blued steel Breguet style hands, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement, c1880
CONDITION:
case and figures with restored finish, central ornament missing from bottom below 6:00, rear right foot detached but present, base of Diana with crack near quiver, case top with repair under statue, hole in case bottom for pendulum with filing, flanking figures each with a hole in the back of their heads, wooden bases with minor losses and touch ups to finish, dial with hairlines, hands with minor oxidation, ticks and strikes, Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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French mantel clock under dome, the case and ornament of carved wood and finished to look like porcelain, with floral and rococo style ornament, and the base with winged dragons, with bright and matte gilding, gilt beaded bezel, Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel hands, 8 days, timepiece movement with pendulum, on a modern wood base with period dome, c1860
CONDITION:
case in remarkably good condition considering the materials and age, porcelain finish in very good condition, gilding very good, carved elements with a few minor losses, one broken branch will need repair (broken part with clock), left dragon with repaired right wing, the wing now painted gold, right dragon with small repair to left wing, a few glue drips on case back from previous repairs, dial with chip at winding hole, movement a bit loose, ticks, regulating rod detached but with clock, case back missing, base new, dome 19th century, Ht 18 1/2" (clock only), 27" to top of dome
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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France, probably for the English market, a brass Gothic style mantel clock set with signed Wedgwood plaques, Japy Freres eight day time and strike, movement, white enamel Roman numeral dial, Breguet style hands, bezel with beveled glass, polished brass case with columned corners, topped by acorn form finials, set with blue signed Wedgwood jasper plaques decorated with classical and allegorical motifs, each set in its own black painted, metal frame c1860
CONDITION:
movement running and striking, bell missing, pendulum replaced, dial very good, hands rusty, brass case polished and lacquered, two small dents in top, Wedgwood plaques very good overall, square jasper panel on left side with two small chips. Ht 14"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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French 3 piece mantel garniture, patinated spelter clock case with naturalistic ornament, mounted with a patinated figure of a young woman entitled "Hesitation", after a sculpture by Aug. Moreau, vases with ornament and finish matching clock case, all on polished onyx bases with gilt scroll feet, bezel with thick beveled glass, Arabic numeral white enamel dial, blued steel hands, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement, c1900
CONDITION:
case with losses to ornament around dial, 12:00 - 3:00, castings otherwise good, tops to vases missing, losses to finish and minor oxidation, feet now painted gold, stone with minor flakes/ chips, dial good, hands good, ticks and strikes, Ht 21"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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France, 3 piece mantel garniture, black slate drumhead case with columns and inset contrasting marble panels, the case front with beveled glass, applied gilt spelter ornament and animal paw feet, Arabic numeral white enamel dial with sunken center, signed "Philippe & Boisseri Rouen", Brocot open escapement, blued steel hands, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement signed Marti, faux mercury pendulum, with two candelabras of matching materials, design and ornament, c1880
CONDITION:
Case with possible repairs, some slate has been painted black, some ornaments regilt or repainted and reattached to the case, not all ornament sits flush to case surface, glass in case front glued in place and with excess glue on exposed surfaces, dial with hairlines at 9:00 - 10:00, hands painted black, pendulum replaced, movement ticks and strikes, candelabra with chips and flakes, one with larger chip at right front corner, and replaced rear feet, candleholders and supports painted, some with minor bends, clock Ht 181/2", candelabra Ht 25 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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French conical pendulum cast metal 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, musical motif, c1880
CONDITION:
this unusually small example of a rare style retains its original finish with some wear. The porcelain chapter ring has some hairlines, and we can view the front movement plate. The unsigned movement has count wheel and bell striking every half hour. There never was a front or rear case door, as it would have been displayed under a glass dome. . We were able to make the pendulum operate but the movement should be professionally serviced. Ht 14"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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French gilt bronze figural mantel clock, robed male figure playing a flute and with lyre, pan flute, other wind instruments and floral wreaths, Roman numeral gilt dial with acanthus surround, base with trophy composed of wind instruments, laurel, and interlocking wreaths, with acanthus and floral medallion decorated scroll feet, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement with silk thread suspension, blued steel Breguet style hands, c1830
CONDITION:
Case with good gilt surface, but with minor wear and scratches, dirt and some verdigris, rear feet with tarnish and verdigris, figure with broken finger, some of the ornament (pipes, wreaths) now attached with glue, other ornaments including figure loose, and need to be secured, minor scratches and spotting on dial, numerals with minor losses, hands with oxidation, rust, movement ticks and strikes, needs cleaning, pendulum rod broken, Ht 18"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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France, black slate mantel clock, case with incised ornament and inlaid malachite panel at base with brass molding between lower and upper case, rounded corners, projecting top with molded edge, beveled glass front and back doors, Roman numeral white enamel dial with sunk center, Brocot open escapement, blued steel Breguet style hands, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement signed Marti, gilt Ellicott compensating pendulum, c1870
CONDITION:
Case dirty, chips and flakes to left of front door, front door pull replaced, front door glass with chips at 2 corners, rear door glass with chips at 1 corner, dial with fine hairline at 6:00, hands with minor oxide, pendulum with incorrect replacement bezel and glass covering compensation levers, movement dirty, ticks and strikes, needs service, Ht 18"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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DESCRIPTION:
French 8 days, time and strike, cast metal large figural mantel clock, c1880
CONDITION:
the intact case appears to have been recently and skillfully repainted. The black marble inserts need to be secured. The colorful porcelain dial and beveled glass are fine. The unsigned movement strikes with count wheel and bell. Ht 23"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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DESCRIPTION:
French black slate and malachite 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock with visible escapement and inset barometer, c1900
CONDITION:
the case finish is somewhat dull, the gold accents still are visible, but there are some edge chips especially at the bottom right corner. The porcelain dials are good, with just a small crack through the 12, and the beveled glasses are okay. The clock back plate is signed Marti behind the bell; the pallets are red jewels. Ht 13.25"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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DESCRIPTION:
French black slate mantel clock, the front with malachite inlays and gilt incised line decoration, gilt bezel case front and back with beveled glass, Roman numeral white enamel dial with recessed center, and exposed Brocot escapement, blued steel Breguet style hands, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement marked S. Marti, pendulum with large brass ball and steel rod, c1880
CONDITION:
case with a few minor flakes, malachite inlay at center of base missing, bezel, glass frames, and pendulum painted gold, dial with hairlines, hands with minor oxidation and loss of blue, hand washer and taper pin missing, movement back plate painted gold, ticks and strikes, Ht
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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DESCRIPTION:
French green onyx and cast metal figural 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, statue signed Aug. Moreau, c1900
CONDITION:
the stone base and spelter figure all are in very nice condition, with an old bronzed surface on the statue and a few small cracks, as usual, in the onyx. The porcelain dial, with multicolor garlands, and the beveled glass also are fine. The Marti movement has count wheel and bell striking. Ht 21"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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French large black marble 30 day time and strike, mantel clock, c1890
CONDITION:
the square long-duration movement has a "Vincenti Medaille d'Argent 1855" maker stamp. The white porcelain dial is signed "Dent. 33 Cockspur Street, London" with small chips around one winding hole. The beveled glass is good, and there are just minor edge chips on the sculpted stone case. The rear door has a cracked circle of purple glass. Very heavy and fragile for shipping. Ht 17"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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French, figural mantel clock, the winged spelter figure of Goddess of the Arts bearing a tablet in her left had with the names Pasteur [Louis - health research]], Raphael [Artist] and Gounod [composer], her right arm resting over a good French time and bell strike clock, with porcelain dial, the whole mounted to a large piece of tan variegated marble, c1890
CONDITION:
facing the statue, left wing was broken off at some time and shows a professional repair, painted to match, and only noticed on close inspection. The porcelain dial has fancy polychrome floral wreath decorations, and the right winding hole has a chip that has been painted in. The count wheel strike movement is with a suspension spring, and complete with bell and pendulum. Width = 19" Ht to wing tip = 22"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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French mantel clock, high quality porcelain case with crossed swords mark, possibly Meissen, rococo style with foliate and naturalistic ornament, the top with trailing vines and many applied flowers, case with pink, aqua, and gold highlights, gilt bezel with beveled convex glass, porcelain dial with gold Roman numerals, gilt hands, rear bezel with frosted glass, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement, c1870
CONDITION:
case with chips and minor losses, primarily to applied flowers, although in much better condition than usual, one section of vine and flowers at top left missing, dial very good, ticks and strikes, Ht 12 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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French portico clock, ebonized wooden case with gilt bronze mounts, Roman numeral gilt dial with cast center, bezel and pendulum with floral ornament, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement, with gilt base and dome, c1830
CONDITION:
case with minor splits and checking, bumps and dings, minor losses to surface, case loose, needs to be tightened, gilt surfaces good with minor spotting, painted numerals with losses, hands good, pendulum good, ticks and strikes, base regilded and with new velvet lining, dome good, Ht 26 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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French portico clock, white marble case with gilt mounts, bezel with floral ornament, birds and a butterfly, Roman numeral engine turned gilt dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, acanthus decorated gridiron style pendulum, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement contained in a brass cylinder, c1840
CONDITION:
Case dirty and with minor discoloration, left and right corners of cornice molding broken and repaired, upper case sections have been separated and rejoined, gilding good with minor losses, one foot a bit loose, pendulum missing back, steel components in gridiron with minor oxidation, dial with wear and minor losses, hands with oxidation, movement ticks and strikes, hole in tip of center arbor for minute hand taper pin plugged, will need to be cleared to fit new pin, Ht 17 1/4"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Baltimore banjo wall clock, attributed to George Hatch, North Attleboro, Mass., case with rosewood graining, asphaltum backed glasses with gold leaf decoration, Roman numeral white painted metal dial, correct and probably original blued steel Tulip style hands, brass 8 days, timepiece movement, original iron weight with tapered wooden plug for securing weight in transport, gilt wooden pendulum rod, brass pendulum ball, c1855
CONDITION:
case good overall with old, dry surface, graining faded on case front, still strong on sides, lower section of case with repaired breaks, minor joint separation in lower door, dial repainted, hands good, with minor bends, good old glasses with touch ups to asphaltum, gilding with minor losses, gilding on throat glass may be redone, as it is a different color than the gold on the lower door, throat frame missing tabs at top, wooden plate at bottom of frame replaced, weight baffle replaced, correct pendulum rod and ball, repair to keystone, movement ticking, Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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Unknown, probably Massachusetts, 8 days, weight brass movement gilt patent or banjo clock or timepiece, c1820
CONDITION:
Gilt front and mahogany banjo case in rather nice condition with some minor gilding loss. Original painted dial has some wear to the chapter ring and some minor loss at the mounting pins. Hands are original. Finial is a replacement. Movement is attached to the backboard with a center screw. Neither tablet is original. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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Unknown, Massachusetts, 8 days, weight brass movement patent or banjo timepiece, c1830
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in an old and possibly an original finish with a couple age of age cracks in the half-round molding on the throat and bottom door. The attached bottom bracket has pieces of the half-round molding missing. The bottom of the bracket is broken and poorly repaired. The drop finial is missing. Original painted dial has some loss at the mounting pins. The numbers on the dial look to have strengthened. Dial is held in place with two L-turns. Original side arms. Both tablets repainted on old glass. Top finial is missing. The weight is modern. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, wagon spring steeple on frame with candle finials or double steeple shelf clock, c1845
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old and possibly original finish with some damage on the base, small chip on the bottom door and a small chip at the very top and one corner. Original painted dial with some loss at the mounting pins, in the center and at the winding holes. Movement is signed. Both glasses are original with loss. Nice label inside the case. Hands are period but not original Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$3100
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Frederick Heisely, Sen., Harrisburg, PA., 8 days, time and strike, weight brass movement half column & splat shelf clock, c1830. Movement made by Heisely that he fitted to a Jeromes and Darrow case with his label overpasted on the Connecticut label.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case with some minor loss on the base. Painted wood dial looks to be original, but is cracked across the center with horizontal crazing of the paint, a heavy layer of varnish on both sides and the two stretchers replaced. Hands, bottom tablet and stenciling on the columns are original. The mirror is period, but is most likely a replacement. Bone escutcheon on the door is missing. Nice label inside the case. Has unique movement designed by Heisley. Label notes "Warranted by C. Eaton". Cyrus Eaton was a clock dealer/peddler. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Atkins, Whiting & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Parlor No. 1" mantel clock, 30 days, time only, wagon spring driven Type III movement in a rosewood veneer case with painted metal dial and reverse painted dial surround on glass, c1852
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with a small veneer chip on the upper left corner molding and a veneer piece missing on right rear return molding. The original bone door knobs are present. The dial has been lightly clear coated and the paint on lower tablet is absent. Most had a mirror or wood panel in the bottom door, which would be an easy restoration. For reference please see page 46 in Phillip Gregory's and Robert King's "The Clocks of Iraneus Atkins." Ht 17 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
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E.C. Brewster, Bristol, Ct., round gothic with detached fusees, mahogany veneered case with brass ball feet, frosted and cut tablet, Roman numeral white painted metal dial, blued steel hollow spade hands, 8 days, movement with rack striking, the front plate stamped "No. 2929", with fusees and spring barrels mounted at case bottom, backboard lined with blue green paper, coil gong with stepped square cast iron base, c1838
CONDITION:
case refinished, top left with a few dents, tablet may be a replacement, door lock detached but present, needs repair, feet appear to be old, but may be added, dial replaced and repainted, hands with bends and oxidation, hour hand broken, broken end is with the clock, movement good, winding drum on time side soldered to ratchet, mounting block screws loose, screw holes need attention, fusees are the earlier style with screws through the front, correct pendulum rod, back paper dirty, Ht 19 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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N.L. Brewster, Bristol, Conn., tin plate mantel clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven, tin plate movement with J. Ives Patent rolling pinion and rolling escapement in a mahogany veneer case with turned columns, painted metal dial reverse painted tablet, c1862
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish in good condition with a 4" piece of veneer absent from lower right rear side and a 1/4" indentation on top. There are a couple of extra holes in the dial support which would normally indicate a changed dial, however this dial with trim ring around large hole is unique to this single model. You judge. The blue background on the original tablet has been repainted. This specific clock is pictured on page 84 in NAWCC Bulletin Supplement #9, published in Winter of 1973. For additional reference please see pages 346 - 355 in Kenneth Roberts "The Contributions of Joseph Ives to Connecticut Clock Technology, 1810-1860". Ht 17 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
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Unknown, Pennsylvania, 8 days, time and strike, weight brass movement half column & splat shelf clock, c1833. Case looks to have been locally made based on a Connecticut example because the method of construction is different from those made in Connecticut.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case with some veneer loss on the base and a couple chips on the bottom of the door. Original painted iron dial with some wear and minor loss at the mounting pins may have been made by William Jones of Philadelphia Brass. Hands are original. Mirror is a replacement. There is written on the backboard a note that this clock was purchased in February, 1833 from an Andrew Smith. The access panel to the back of the movement is missing. Movement is a unique, well made miniature of a rack & snail striking tall clock mov't. Ht 38"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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John Sharf, Ceilins Grove, Snyder County, Penna., early mantel clock, 30 hours, time and strike, weight driven brass movement in a mahogany veneer case with shaped splat and cut out pillar and scroll style feet, painted iron dial and reverse painted lower tablet, c1830
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished with top and feet restored (parts of the original feet are there). The half columns and splat are repainted black. The original lower glass is cracked. The dial retains its original paint and hands. Included are the original oxidized lead weights. Ht 31 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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C. & N. Jerome Bristol, Conn., shelf clock, 30 hours, time and strike, weight driven movement with solid brass wheels in a mahogany veneer case with painted metal dial and silk screened lower tablet, c1838
CONDITION:
the mahogany veneer case retains an old finish with some flaking on cornice and veneer replaced on the cross piece on door frame and lower sides of case. There is a vertical age split in the center of backboard. The dial has been touched up. The original card label is absent and remnants of the liner remain. There are shims inserted under dial to correct for enlarged mounting holes. The top and lower glasses are repainted. The old brass hands are made in the correct style. The clock has Type 1.113 movement as described in Snowden Taylor's article in the NAWCC Bulletin No. 221, Vol. XXIV, No. 6, Part II, December 1982. Rare. The first model to use Jerome's "cheap brass" movement. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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Hotchkiss and Benedict, Auburn, NY carved splat mantel clock with 8 days, time and strike, weight driven movement with carved splat and carved column caps, c1835.
CONDITION:
Stripped mahogany veneered case with veneer chips on top right return, lower door hinge and lower left base. Original painted dial in exceptional condition. Old and possible original mirror. Hands are original. Two original pewter pulleys. Original wallpaper and nice label on backboard. Original eagle pendulum. Ht 38.5".
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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James Cross, Rochester, N.H., looking glass mantel clock, 8 days, time and bell strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with stylized front splat and side returns, painted wooden dial, hand written label inside lower case and mirror tablet, c1830
CONDITION:
the clock retains its original finish with an age split along bottom molding. The hands and mirror appear to be original. This is a very unusual form by a noted NH maker, listed as making his own clocks and movements for James Cole. Please see Spittler & Bailey's "Clockmakers & Watchmakers of America" for reference. Ht 35 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, iron back plate Kirk's patent sharp gothic or steeple clock, c1850
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old finish with a small piece of veneer missing on the base. Minor damage to the right finial tip. Original painted dial with a little wear to the chapter ring, some inpainting and minor loss at the mounting pins. Original cut and frosted tablet. Hands are original. Movement is signed. Nice blue colored label inside the case. Ht 19.75"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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Silas B. Terry, Plymouth, Conn., Empire mantel clock, 8 days, time and strike, weight driven circular movement with solid brass back plate in a mahogany veneer case with painted wooden dial and reverse painted tablet, c1835
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with a veneer flakes on the upper right corner of the cornice and left side. The front and rear feet are replacements. The case retains its original brass door pulls. The original tablet has been re-backed. The dial has some touch up to areas of horizontal flaking and to numerals. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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Brewster &Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, four column sharp gothic or steeple clock, c1850
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in an old finish with small veneer chips and some loss on the base and a small damaged area at the top right corner of the door. Original signed painted dial has yellowed a little with minor loss at the mounting pins, the winding arbors and in the center. Hands are original. Original cut and frosted glass is cracked in the upper left corner. Movement retains original brass springs. One of the finials has a little damage on the tip. Nice label inside the case. Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., oversize steeple or "Sharp Gothic" mantel clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven fusee movement in a mahogany veneer case with painted metal dial and silk screened tablet, c1847
CONDITION:
the front curves on the case have been re-veneered. The finials are original. The dial has been inadequately repainted around exterior. The tablet is original. Ht 22 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Litchfield Mfg. Co., Litchfield, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, lever movement paper mache with MOP shelf clock, c1850.
CONDITION:
The case is in very nice condition. Minor loss of MOP on one foot; Dial has been professionally restored with minor paint loss in center and on raised rim. Hands are original. Remains of original label on the back of the case. Ht 13".
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Litchfield Mfg. Co., Litchfield, Conn.8 days, time and strike, movement iron front shelf clock with MOP, c1854
CONDITION:
Nice cast iron front with MOP inlaid case with original finish which has darkened with age. Original dial with paint loss at the mounting pins and at 3 o'clock. The hands are original. Both glasses are original with some restoration to the lower glass. Very nice label inside the case. Unlike most Litchfield movements which are balance wheel, this one has a rarely found anchor escapement. Plate shape is typical of all Litchfield movements. Ht 17.75".
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Noah Pomeroy (attributed to), Bristol, Conn., 8 days, fusee, time only, rosewood veneered case, c1865. This clock was pictured in "A Survey History of the American Spring Driven Clock 1840-1860", a supplement to the NAWCC Bulletin, No. 9, Winter 1973, p45.
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in original finish and very nice condition. Small chip under upper door frame. Original tablet with some loss. Original painted dial with some loss at the mounting screws and the winding arbor. Hands are period but may not be original. Interesting card label from a Marion. MA jeweler tacked inside. This case (with brass top bezel and wood bottom one) was patented by Noah L. Brewster. The movement was made by Noah Pomeroy (according to one with a tag dated 1890 - when Pomeroy was still alive). Ht 17.75".
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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John Hunt, Plainville, Conn., 30 hours, time and strike, weight brass movement miniature triple decker shelf clock, c1835
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old finish with some minor repairs on the base. Original gilding on the eagle splat and columns with some loss. Original painted dial with some loss at the mounting pins. Brass grommets on the dial are replacements. Center tablet is original. Bottom glass is original with the background restored. Hands are original. Chimney caps may be replaced. Paper label inside the case with some loss. Ht 25.75"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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Silas B. Terry, Plymouth, Conn., Empire mantel clock, 8 days, time and strike, weight driven circular movement with solid brass back plate in a mahogany veneer case with painted wooden dial and mirror tablet, c1835
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish, buffed out with minor veneer repairs and some lifting of the veneer on curved surfaces. The dial has persistent minor flaking. The mirror is a replacement. Ht 36 1/4"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Asa Munger, Auburn, N.Y., ironing board mantel clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with painted metal dial and golden color dial surround and mirror tablet, c1828
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish, rubbed down to a matte appearance. The dial has been repainted. The mirror is a replacement. The label and wall paper backing are in very good condition. Pulleys, pendulum and weight are replacements. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Boardman & Wells, Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, fusee brass movement small size OG form shelf clock, c1843
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old and possibly original finish with some veneer loss on the feet, at the door lock, a small piece on the top and shrinkage cracks on the door. Original painted dial with some loss at the mounting screws, in the center, in a couple small places at the bottom edge and a chip at 5 o'clock. The wood fusees have some damage on the edges. The movement is signed. Original tablet with some loss. Hands are replacements. A very nice small square label inside the case. Ht 23.25"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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E. C. Brewster & Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, Kirk's patent iron back plate movement round gothic or beehive shelf clock, c1842. A similar example can be found in "A Survey History of the American Spring-driven Clock 1840-1860", from Supplement No. 9, winter 1973, pg 16.
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood and mahogany veneered case with small veneer loss on the base and a couple chips on the bottom door. Original painted wood dial with some minor loss to the line inside the gold chapter ring. Hour hand and tablet are original. The minute hand is period and the right type, but not original. Nice card label inside the case. Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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Eli Terry Jr., Plymouth Conn., pillar and splat short drop shelf clock, 30 hours, wooden works, time and strike, with reverse painted lower tablet, c1833
CONDITION:
the case is refinished with veneer repair at the bottom but still retains its original setenciling on pillars and splat. The upper glass and lower tablet, with minor flaking, are original. The dial retians its original paint with some dirtying. The label is intact with minor losses. The door retains its escutcheon and lock. Ht 28 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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H. Dexter, Stockbridge, Madison County New York, 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement pillar & scroll shelf clock, c1835
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old finish with a veneer repair on the base, veneer repairs on the door, both ears repaired and some damage to the tips on the skirt. The feet may have been replaced. Original painted dial with some minor flaking near 3 o'clock. Hands and tablet are original. Key escutcheon has been replaced with wood. A small piece of glass is missing in the left corner of the door. Set of three period finials. This actual clock was illustrated in color on the cover jacket and p. 12 and five black & white photos on pp. 15-17 of the book "Clocks" written by Doug Shaffer for the Smithsonian Illustrated Library of Antiques, 1980. Ht 28.25"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Munger & Benedict, Auburn, N.Y., Empire shelf clock, 8 days, time and strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with stenciled splat and painted half columns, painted metal dial and mirror tablet, c1832
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with repainted columns. The top glass is professionally repainted and the mirror is a later replacement. The pulleys and second hand are replacements and the weights are brass replacements. The original label and wall paper interior are intact; note label carrries a penned date of 1834 The original eagle pendulum bob is present. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Silas Terry, Plymouth, Conn., Empire shelf clock, 8 days, time and strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with carved splat and full turned columns, painted wooden dial and reverse painted tablet, with movement by another Conn firm, c1845
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with later additions to left and right of backboard and glue repair to top right molding. The dial and original tablet have minor flaking. We do have two clocks in this sale with the round front plate Terry movement, however, this movement was made by Seymour, Williams & Porter, Farmington, Conn.. SW&P used a similar design to Terry, but SB Terry's movements have a totally different curved brass bridge (almost like a semi-circle) to hold the verge, while SW&P used wire (as in this movement). Ht 38"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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Joseph Wills, Philadelphia, arched brass dial tall clock, 8 days, in a step or caddy top walnut case with finials. An engraved silvered boss in the arch signed Jas Wills, Philadelphia, c1740
CONDITION:
the walnut case has been refinished with a medium to dark walnut finish. The movement was serviced by Ed LaFond, and with his card attached to the baseboard. The very bottom bracket with cut out feet is a proper replacement. Overall a wonderful pre-revolution American clock. Ht 102"
ESTIMATE:
$12000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$11000
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Regina Music Box Company, Rahway, NJ, "Regina No. 3 Hall Clock" tall clock with Regina music box, 8 days, time and strike, two brass weight driven movement by Seth Thomas Clock Co. in a mahogany case with barley twist columns flanking hood, shield type carved crest, spherical brass finials and applied carved base with a Regina double comb 15 1/2" disc music box set below pendulum in trunk exposed by glass door. The brass dial has corner spandrels and applied numerals, c1895
CONDITION:
the case is in excellent condition and retains the original finish with minor wear. The carved crest has an age split just above the scroll beneath the shield. The dial is very plain in construction, and may be a replacement, however is nearly identical to others of this model we have seen. The pendulum has a broken suspension spring. The double comb music box has no teeth missing and a beautiful sound. There are over 70, 15 1/2" discs included. This is one of the earliest Regina musical clocks ever made. For reference to this very rare, high quality and ornately decorated clock please see Q. David Bowers "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments" pages 210 -211. Ht 104"
ESTIMATE:
$12000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$16000
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Dutch, Jean Van Ceule, Le Jeune, a La Haye (the Hague), 8 days, brass dial tall clock, hour striking with single bell at half hour, in its well made Dutch marquetry case, from the collection of Doug Shaffer, c1730
CONDITION:
this is an attractive step top case with cross band inlay to case edges and columns, with large floral inlays with birds and vases. The well detailed brass dial with chieftain spandrels and dolphin corners in the arch, the arch with selector for "Silence - Sonne'", and with a calendar aperture above 6, matt center, and seconds bit below 12, fully engraved border, and with original hands, and the maker's name engraved on a cartouche below the hand shaft. The top jacks of Atlas and two angelic Trumpeters are proper recent replacements from Amsterdam. This case shows a lot of English influence, with small plinth and conservative size compared to later Dutch designs. Original brass cased weights. Ht without finials, 99", and complete, around 9 feet.
ESTIMATE:
$9000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$3400
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John L. Everitt, Easton, Penn., tall clock, 8 days, time and bell strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany and mahogany veneer case with castle top, unusual tambour door, five finials, and full turned front columns on the hood. The painted iron dial is signed "No. 3" and has moon phase, calendar and sun burst spandrels, c1810 - 1820
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished and restored. The dial has been repainted but is a copy of the original, which had been damaged. The finials are replacements. The weights and pendulum are period. This specific clock by John Everitt is cited in Spittler & Bailey's "Clockmakers & Watchmakers of America". This is an unusual form with tambour door, found in the furniture of the period, but unknown in a tall clock. Very few clocks by this maker are known. He is probably the John Everitt who died Sep. 11, 1819 in Easton, age 32, whose young demise would explain why so few clocks are known by him. Ht 106"
ESTIMATE:
$9000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$2900
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John Stokell, New York, New York, standing astronomical regulator, in a Gothic style mahogany and mahogany veneer case, the base with figured lancet arch veneer panels, the arch design carried through the glazed door and bonnet, case back also with crotch mahogany veneer and silvered beat scale, silvered astronomical dial signed "JOHN STOKELL NEW YORK", with blued steel hands, massive 8 days, time only, weight driven movement, all mobiles with adjustable end pieces dead beat escapement, Harrisons maintaining power, and with removable dust shields, crutch with fine beat adjustment at top, with a mercury single jar pendulum with fine adjustment weight at bottom, c1855
CONDITION:
Case refinished, and with minor veneer losses, some shrinkage cracks and checking, panel below door modified to allow access to bottom of the pendulum and fine regulating weight, back with holes from bolts used to secure case to wall, finials may be replacements, dial very good, probably resilvered, top of dial with minor bend, hands good with a few minor spots of oxide and minor bends, movement very good, pendulum very good, Ht 94 1/2", a very desirable American regulator. Mercury is included but not shown in photograph. Mercury will require hand delivery if bought in absentia.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$7000
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Thomas Perkins, Pittsburgh, Penn., tall clock "No. 31", 8 days, time, strike and calendar, weight driven movement in an inlaid and accented cherry case with mahogany and boxwood veneer, broken arch top with inlaid rosettes, delicate full columns on hood and Hepplewhite bracket base. The painted iron dial has moon phase, calendar aperture below center arbor, painted spandrels, and hand cut iron hands, c1810
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished and restored, according to Douglas Shaffer, who documented restoration on paper pasted inside trunk door. The finials and plinths are replacements. The Boston style dial is in excellent condition with some minor deterioration to moon phase and is purportedly at some point in the past to have a Samuel Curtis, Boston label. The weights, pendulum and winding key are period. In Bailey and Spittler's "Clockmakers and Watchmakers of America" Thomas H. Perkins is listed as coming from a prominent family of clockmakers based in Philadelphia. Perkins was at one time the Pittsburgh Postmaster. Ht 105 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$10000
PRICE SOLD:
$9000
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Walter H. Durfee, Providence, Rhode Island, for Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia, Penn. on dial, 9 tube hall clock, 8 days, time, strike and 1/4 chime three weight driven movement playing Westminster or Whittington tune on tubes signed by Walter Durfee with patent date 1887 and with single jar mercury pendulum. The silvered brass dial has moon phase with elk scene, strike / silent and tune selector discs. The case is oak with a dark walnut finish and has carved cornice moldings, carved paw feet, broken arch top, 11 raised panels, barley twist columns, of which four are flanking the trunk and two are flanking hood, sunburst carving above trunk door and beveled glass in hood and trunk doors. There are exceptional lion's head escutcheons on both hood and trunk doors, c1895
CONDITION:
the case is in excellent condition and retains its original finish and has a replaced top dust cover. The moon phase is in excellent condition with a wonderful depiction of elk and schooner and no flaking. The original mercury pendulum does not have mercury included. Ht 100"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$8000
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Henry Gotshalk, Allentown, PA, inlaid walnut cased tall clock, with dentil work, bonnet top, 5 finials, and carvings. This is a 30 hours, arched brass dial, with compass motif, and with strike / silent dial in the arch, & calendar aperture above 6, from the Doug Shaffer collection, c1765
CONDITION:
walnut case was refinished long ago. The bulls-eye door carries the initials "H M". There is a very old round hole in the case back behind the movement ( for sound exit). The very bottom molding and 4 bracket feet appear to have been replaced some time ago. All 5 finials are original. Movement is in good mechanical condition, ticks and strikes robustly. A very good example of 18th century Pennsylvania clock work. With history of "Godshalk" and family members by Shaffer pasted to inside of door. The dial engraver spelled it with a "t", as it is pronounced. Ht 107" [need tall ceilings]
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3100
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Jurgen Luther, Copenhagen Denmark, walnut cased musical movement C.1730, in a later case of oak with walnut veneers, and inlays of ash, and incised ivory, on turned compressed ball feet, and with heavy ebonized moldings, bonnet sides with fabric lined openwork fret, top also with similar treatment, composite dial with matted center, gilt spandrels, silvered chapter ring and arch with engraving, possibly a coat of arms, steel chime selection indicator, and with the names of the tunes above, pierced blued steel hands, 8 days, 3 train weight driven movement with 6 nicely turned pillars, striking the hours on a large bell, and playing one of nine tunes on a nest of eleven bells, pinned cylinder 2 inches in diameter and 7 3/4" long, activating 22 hammers.
CONDITION:
Case appears late 1700s; note arch with musical tunes "almost" fits hood; case with good polish, scratches and a few minor losses, feet replaced, fabric behind top fret missing, dial good, a bit dirty, and with areas of minor tarnish, hands with oxidation, indicator hand in arch incorrect {needs simple pointer}, movement very dirty, appears to be complete and functional. Jurgen Luther was working in Demark as early as 1725 Ht 94 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$2700
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Luke Wise, Reading, England, tall clock, 8 days, time, calendar and bell strike, weight driven movement with count wheel strike; case of broad grained European walnut veneer, with avian themed marquetry inlaid flat top, with 3 1/2" bull's eye in trunk door with brass dial, cast brass cherub spandrels and silvered chapter ring, engraved "GOD SAVE QUEEN ANN" and maker's signature, c1710
CONDITION:
the case is in very good condition for the age with some shrinkage in trunk door and small piece of molding missing from left top of door. The base is an old replacement and is well fitted. The dial is also in good condition. Ht 86"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$2800
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Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Regulator No. 71" tall clock, 8 days, time only, brass weight driven Swiss movement with pinwheel escapement and sweep seconds in a mahogany case with pressed moldings and white enamel dial, c1912
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished and the bottom has some repairs. The pendulum is reproduction replacement with bent tip. The Waterbury G-clef hands are original. The mercury is present for this clock and will need to be hand delivered. Ht 96"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
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Pennsylvania Cherry tall case with original German wooden plated, 11-bell musical movement, time, strike and music. Good cherry case with long door, deep scrolls and original flame finials, from the Doug Shaffer collection. c1810
CONDITION:
this clock was acquired by Chris Bailey around 20 years ago, and he traded it to Ed LaFond for an earlier American clock, and Ed sold it to Doug Shaffer. We have concluded that the movement / dial / hands would have been imported from Germany and the case made in the Reading area. Uses a typical wag pendulum with light brass disc. Small lead weights appear old, however additional weight has been wired onto the bottoms to keep the clock running / playing. The case was refinished maybe 25 years ago to a rich cherry color, has reeded side quarter columns, holly stringing along the edges and a small floral inlay to the front of the plinth. There are several tunes on the wooden barrel (7?) hard to tell. Overall a great clock. Ht 97"
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$5500
PRICE SOLD:
$6500
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Isaac Blasdel, brass & pewter arched dial New Hampshire tall clock, 30 hours, rope drive, in a flat top painted case with old /original finish. See Blaisdell, accepted spelling, From the Doug Shaffer collection. Clock dated 1773.
CONDITION:
Isaac Blaisdell was born in Amesbury, Mass in 1738, worked in Chester, NH 1762 - 91. Isaac was son of early Amesbury clockmaker David Blaisdell. Blaisdell movements were copied from French lantern clocks. Chapter ring and spandrels are pewter. A summary-history of the Blaisdell family by Shaffer is pasted inside the door. When we picked up the clock, the pendulum bob and rating assembly were in the base of the case, however the rod and suspension spring were absent; both of these are available from parts suppliers. Movement is clean and rope is new; wants to run. Ht 89"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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Solomon Yeakel, Berks County {PA), walnut scroll top tall clock, with 30 hours, brass movement, made with extra gear, seconds bit and false winding posts to simulate an 8 days, clock. Dial is marked "Barcks County", from the collection of Doug Shaffer, c1800
CONDITION:
solid walnut case is Heavy and robust; refinished with clear lacquer, so looks quite light. The painted dial featuring 3 birds in the arch and roses in the spandrel area is excellent, with only slight fading of the signature on the right side. 13" painted dial and signature are original and excellent. Movement was serviced, however a spring has failed and the spiked wheel is not being held against the click; secondarily the strike fan is loose on its arbor. This clock is unusual as it has false winding squares (it is pull chain wound) and also has a seconds dial (unusual for 30-hour tall clocks as an additional gear must be added to the time train to reverse the escape wheel direction for a seconds hand. Ht 98"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2300
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English tall clock presented "THE ASSOCIATION OF DIAMOND MERCHANTS, JEWELERS & SILVERSMITHS, 6 GRAND HOTEL BUILDINGS, TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LONDON", 8 days, time and Whittington chime on 8 bells or your choice of Westminster on 4 large flat wire gongs, and striking the hours on a still larger deep toned gong. Brass three weight driven movement in an a heavily carved English oak case. The brass dial has silvered chapter ring, tune and silent selection dials, moon phase and brass corner spandrels, c1890
CONDITION:
the lower case retains its original finish with age splits. The hood (not carved) is a new fabrication. The dial is in good condition. The movement will need service but is striking; tries to chime. If clock still had its original hood, it would be worth 4 times our estimate. Ht 95 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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English tall clock, 8 days, time, strike and automata, two weight driven movement in a heavily carved flat top mahogany case with beveled glasses and automated striking figures in arch on brass dial with silvered chapter ring, c1890
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish in good condition with a minor chip to angels left wing on trunk door. The lower panel has an age split filled and the lower part of the base has restoration. There is a repair in pendulum rod. The original brass weights are painted black. Arch features father time with 2 cherubs appearing to strike the bell with hammers during strike sequence; this is more often found in South German or Austrian dials, but in this case the English customer must have asked for something special; very eye catching. Ht 90"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$3500
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English, Wm. Dorrell, very narrow brass dial tall clock, time and alarm, 30 hour, with an early vertical post lantern style movement with crown wheel at top and verge with short pendulum, from the collection of Doug Shaffer, c1750
CONDITION:
The case has been stripped of its finish and with a light coat of wax; really could use some finish. Case back has split and been glued/ repaired. Hinges are original. Top dust cover to hood is original, but loose. Dr. Shaffer had 2 replacement weights on the clock, however it still needs two extra small counter weights for rope tension [lead fishing weights will do fine]. A very unusual and appealing piece for the collector of early one day tall clocks. Ht 72"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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English tall clock for J.E. Caldwell, Philadelphia, Penn., 8 days, time, strike and Westminster chime, three brass weight driven movement in a pagoda top mahogany case with, beveled glass on trunk door, brass inlaid columns on trunk and hood, similar to Roxbury style. The painted metal dial has moon phase, c1910
CONDITION:
the case is in excellent condition. The dial has inpaint on all four spandrels which are almost gone, the Caldwell signature is flaking the moon phase has been repainted. The weights and pendulum are original. Ht 99"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
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English tall clock, 8 days, time, strike and chime on 9 tubes playing two tunes, Westminster or Whittington, three brass weight driven movement in a cherry and veneer case with carved urn and paneled plinth, carved arch top and full columns with brass capitals flanking hood door. The brass dial has moon phase, silvered chapter ring, silence and tune selection dials, c1900
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with some bubbling in veneer on sides. The bottom had a weight fall through. There is a small crack in glass on hood. The dial is in good condition. Ht 98 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
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Gabriel Smith, Barthomley, England, 30 hours, time, calendar and bell strike, single weight driven movement with anchor escapement in dark English oak case with 4" glass porthole in trunk door. The square brass dial has a single hand, calendar aperture at 6 signed silvered chapter ring, c1720
CONDITION:
the nicely proportioned case has an old finish in good condition with some minor age splits and repairs to the moldings at the top of trunk. The base is an old replacement. The silvering is worn off the chapter ring. The weight is a replacement. Ht 93"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Jos. (Joseph) Wills, Philadelphia (PA), painted case, brass dial tall clock, with a 30 hours, posted frame movement (chain drive), from the Doug Shaffer collection, and one of two Wills clocks in this sale, c1750
CONDITION:
Wills was making tall clocks from about 1725 to 1759. The dark colonial blue paint was renewed maybe 50 years ago, and showing losses and nice discoloration in some places. Minor restoration to hood; finals original. Dial, hands, pendulum, pulley, and other hardware original; lead weight a replacement. Movement has been serviced and is running and striking robustly. This clock has a 30-hour lantern clock style movement. A very important Philadelphia maker. There is a time at the height of interest in tall clocks, when this lot would have fetched 10,000 dollars. Ht 98"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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