DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, REGULATOR No. 59-8, walnut cased timepiece in the Viennese style, commonly called a "Howard Vienna", this one with painted black dial.
CONDITION:
this case retains original finish with ebonized moldings. Top surface of baffle is of bird's-eye maple. The dial was bent at some time and has a crease that has been repaired, however 95% of the black surface is original and nicely crazed; the numerals and signature have been strengthened. Damascene pendulum, hands, & case hardware are original; pend stick is repaired at bottom = see detail foto. Signed Howard mov't and weight both bear the #5. Seems to run fine. Ht 46"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$6500
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, C.1890, REGULATOR No. 75, in walnut, 8-day, weight driven.
CONDITION:
the case was refinished long ago and with nice patina. The painted dial is original, touched up at the winding hole and attaching holes, and with some minor lifting. Hands, pendulum and iron weight are original; painted tablet is original, now touched up on the reverse, and with some flaking, baffle properly replaced. Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$4600
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Howard & Davis, Boston, "No. 2 Banjo" wall timepiece, 8-day weight driven in a walnut case, C.1855
CONDITION:
it appears this clock was grained over the walnut originally, as there are remains of rosewood graining. The clock was refinished and restored in 1964, a note to attest glued inside the case. An additional 19th century note indicates the clock hung in the office of the pres. of the B & O Railway. Note the old iron weight is a replacement from something else, but certainly operates the clock. Pulley is not original. Tie down tab for pendulum is lacking. The original paper over zinc dial is faded and has perimeter losses around the attaching holes and latch areas. Signature on dial is weak but legible. Movement is signed. Throat glass is orig; bottom glass is replaced. Clock runs OK. Ht 43.5"
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$3250
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DESCRIPTION:
C.1975, a repro Howard model 59-6, in walnut, with a C.1900 Howard 70 nickel plated mov't. This was made by Mr. Lee in Florida just as Howard repros were coming into vogue, and the quality is very fine; carved lower finials are exceptional, and he chose a nice piece of bird's eye maple for the baffle.
CONDITION:
excellent original condition. Although in another part of the sale, we have an original 59-6, this one is sure to attract attention for those needing a lower price point. Also with a signed E. Howard winding crank. Note iron weight was about a bit light and has been wrapped in lead to improve reliability; see detail foto. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$2750
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$3750
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, "No. 70, PROGRAM CONTACT CLOCK", based on the #70 regulator and with and iron back behind the circular, laminated head, the dial insulated from the iron back on 4 wooden blocks, and with 2 bronze rings with holes at 5 minute intervals, the rings wired to an electrical stud in top of clock and the iron back/movement wired to the other stud. Walnut case. C.1910
CONDITION:
the only things missing are the metal pins to insert through the holes in the dial that will make contact with the passing hands. Although they came with a dozen pins, none are left with this and you will need to make at least 2 to demonstrate the clock's bell ring feature. To quote from the Howard catalog; "The dial is made in such a manner that pins can be inserted to make contacts at any 5 minutes of the day or night, and transmit electric current for ringing bells or making other signals." The weight baffle is replaced and the pend tie-down is new; otherwise very good original condition; orig tablet touched up in red area. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$2750
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$3750
PRICE SOLD:
$1350
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co.,"REGULATOR No. 80", C.1915, large mahogany cased jeweler's timepiece, with heavy iron movement bracket and robust model 68 trapezoid movement, with beat-set adjustment at top, seconds hand and maintaining power, single weight, 8-day, disc pend.
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished to a medium walnut tone and the brass pendulum cover has some small punch marks & nicks {not noticeable from a distance}. The clock is otherwise in excellent original condition, clean and running. Large dial on this model = 14", with only slight paint loss. Also note this model uses the extra heavy pendulum ball, and with a shot cup on the stick. See Ly Seth Thomas book, 3rd edition, page 314. Ht 53"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$5000
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., LOBBY 18 INCH, in cherry, with large duplex spring #86V movement, running 15 days, 18" painted dial
CONDITION:
long ago, someone replaced the top finials with acorn style finials that matched the bottom 4, apparently unaware that they should be little globes; they look OK and are glued on tight. The pendulum was lost at some point, and someone substituted a wooden stick with hook to accept a fusee bob. Other than these 2 small points, this clock is otherwise in excellent original condition. with superior original finish and great dial. Minor nicks and scrapes to case top. For reference, see Ly's Seth Thomas book, 3rd edition, page 343. Ht 38"
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$1900
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Flora", C.1883, 8-day time/strike wall clock, 2-weight with cathedral gong.
CONDITION:
nice walnut case has been "Tannerized", or cleaned and polished, however the finish is original. There is a small hole in the center of the bottom bracket, added for wall stabilization. Original painted dial has wear and fading of the numbers and some paint loss at the winding arbors. Original hands, weights and a very nice damascene pendulum. Dark label inside bottom of the case. There are couple of small dings in the weights. Overall very good to excellent original condition. Ht 38"
ESTIMATE:
$2750
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$3250
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn, C.1905, "REGULATOR No. 30" in oak, 8-day weight driven timepiece.
CONDITION:
this model uses the same movement and pendulum set up as the Regulator No. 2. This case was attractively refinished to a golden color around 20 years ago and with nice patina. Otherwise it is in excellent original condition with an outstanding original painted dial, just a little surface crazing. For reference, see Tran Ly's Seth Thomas book, 3rd Edition, page 306. Price guide for 2004 = $6160 {our own auction result}. Ht 49"
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, CT, "REGULATOR No. 3" with 12 sided top bezel, in oak, 8-day weight driven timepiece, c.1870
CONDITION:
the case was refinished some time ago, and is in overall good condition. The fancy weight has knurled ends, the hook was bent and now straightened. Label in case bottom has losses at all edges and general wear, still legible. Best part is the original dial that has not flaked and never been touched up. Ht 44"
ESTIMATE:
$2250
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$3250
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard Clock Co., Boston, MARBLE DIAL clock in a square mahogany case with 16 inch round marble dial, inscribed for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Sept 24, 1920, the mahogany case measuring 22 inches on each side.
CONDITION:
this is a local Massachusetts clock that has never left the state and is in virtually like new condition, came from an Odd Fellows lodge in central Mass. The movement has been cleaned and is in excellent running order. We removed the pendulum [now inside case] and the weight [now outside case] after the foto to avoid transportation damage. The finish on the case is exceptionally nice and the dial with only modest wear commensurate with the age of the piece. The robust movement is marked for 8 3/4 inch pendulum [exactly what it has], and is complete with Geneva stop-work and external F/S adjustment. Note end of cord hooks onto left side of weight after passing through 2 pulleys. Case hanger has been positioned on back to allow for the center of gravity when the weight is on. the Odd Fellows long-term goal is: "To Improve and Elevate the Character of Mankind" Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$1750
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DESCRIPTION:
Howard & Davis, Boston, C.1850, No. 3 BANJO, in a cherry case, weight driven, 8-day, with restorations.
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished and the graining. is now absent. The original zinc dial pan has been papered over with a carefully drawn dial which now says E. Howard & Co., both tablets are new, painted E. Howard colors. Lower baffle is replaced; no tie down. Retains original hands, weight and pendulum. Ht 38"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, C.1860 {with double signed movement, A. Howard to the left and E. Howard to the right}, No. 4 BANJO, in a rosewood grained cherry case,
CONDITION:
the reverse painted tablets are re-done. The lower weight baffle has been replaced and there is no tie down. Otherwise the clock is in excellent original condition, with nice graining and good dial with strong signature. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1750
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$2250
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, C.1890, "REGULATOR No. 70", in a cherry case, weight driven, 8-day, 12 inch dial.
CONDITION:
about as good as it gets for a #70. The finish on the case is original; dial is original with some fading of signature and minor chips; has good pendulum, plus tie down. The only minor detraction is a repainted weight baffle. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1750
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$2250
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, C.1900, No. 5 Banjo, in a rosewood grained cherry case, 8-day weight driven, purchased through Peter Sawyer in 1990.
CONDITION:
this particular No. 5 has a thin metal baffle over the weight [original], necessitating removing the lower baffle to attend to the weight. This clock is original & simply as good as it gets for a No. 5, and is the one to own & keep. Mov't signed and weight with '5'. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$1750
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$2250
PRICE SOLD:
$3600
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co, Boston, "REGULATOR No 10", figure 8 wall clock, in a walnut case with reverse painted tablets, invar pendulum rod, eight day, serial #331, C.1976, along with its framed certificate of origin, dated Nov 1, 1976 and signed by D. J. Blackwell. Consigned by the original purchaser, H. Newman.
CONDITION:
there are some nicks and scrapes to the case and some areas along the edges where the finish is starting to lift, but overall this is in very good original condition. Movement is properly signed and numbered, and the case with matching number. See also lot 418, bearing serial #399. Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., "REGULATOR No. 70", Circa 1895, in cherry, weight driven 8-day timepiece.
CONDITION:
Refinished case has bits of course grain and some dark spots, but is overall in very clean condition. Original painted dial with loss at the mounting screws, winding arbor and several tiny paint flakes. Hands are original. Tablet with some minor loss may be a later copy. Pendulum is original. Tie down is present. Mov't properly signed with E. Howard logo. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Regulator No. 10 {figure 8 re-issue} C.1976 {dated mov't}, serial number 399, weight driven, 8-day.
CONDITION:
except that the weight is replaced, this is overall in excellent original condition, with good signed and dated movement. This was one of the NAWCC member advance subscriptions of 500 clocks sold/ ordered during 1975 and delivered in 1976. Movement and case are stamped with the serial number 399 and date of 8/76. See also earlier lot #416 selling today. Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$2500
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, C.1899 [dated inside case], REGULATOR No. 70, in an ash case, weight driven, 8-day
CONDITION:
the case bezel has a minor touch up to the original finish in the 2 o'clock area; otherwise fine. The red/ gold tablet is a proper replacement, hand done. The dial has been repainted. Iron weight, marked "70" is a replacement. Movement is clean and ticking OK. Movement is signed with proper Howard Logo, and the model "70" Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1250
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, C.1890, "No. 5 BANJO", in a cherry case, weight driven, 8-day.
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished to a dark walnut color and the original graining is absent. The reverse painted tablets are original. Orig dial with some flaking, discoloration and wear; retains old "block" signature with strengthening. Pendulum, weight and tie down are original; tab for tie down is missing. Balance of case and hardware original. Weight extra rusty; mov't OK. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$1250
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$1750
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, "Regulator No. 70", Circa 1900, oak case round drop timepiece 8-day, weight driven.
CONDITION:
refinished oak case is in clean condition with restoration. Bottom door was made new some time ago, out of a picture frame side, extra cuts showing from the rear, tablet replaced. Period dial pan has been nicely repainted. Hands are original. Movement is signed. Pend tie-down is present. Mov't is properly signed and with "70" imprinted. Ht 31"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1250
PRICE SOLD:
$725
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DESCRIPTION:
Austrian, Elsner & Petrovits, in Wien, C.1840, 6-light Dachluhr, single weight timepiece, 8-day; mov't original to case.
CONDITION:
the rosewood and grained case has been refinished and the molded top trim is new. Early pendulum is brass both sides; note bob is perfect, but lacquer has crystallized producing an odd foto. Movement has been cleaned & running dial excellent, good signature. Has old glass with grains and fish eyes. For similar clocks, see Kaltenböcks book titled "Viennese Timepieces", page 212. Ht 37"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$5600
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DESCRIPTION:
Waterbury Clock Co., "REGULATOR No. 57", C.1906, quartered oak cased. 2-weight time only wall clock, 8-day with seconds hand below 12.
CONDITION:
except that the case has been nicely refinished to a medium walnut color, the clock is otherwise in very good to excellent original condition. For reference, see Ly's Waterbury book, page 190, fig 571. Minor paint loss at dial attaching holes. Ht 49.5"
ESTIMATE:
$2750
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$3250
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
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DESCRIPTION:
Japanese stick or pillar timepiece weight driven wall timepiece in wood case with "nama gata" scale, which curved scale compensates for the changing length of day and night, floral engraved skeletonized front plate mvt with crown verge escapement and horizontal balance wheel, c1830
CONDITION:
the number of pillar clocks with this scale amounting to perhaps 2% of all clocks produced. The pointer on the cross bar reads on the nama gata scale according to the season of the year, eliminating the need for changing the scale, adjusting the numerals, or switching foliots as required on other Japanese models. The old weight has had a lump of lead added to it to improve performance. The mvt is in good condition and ticks & with original key. The case has original finish, original hood and original key drawer. This rare piece is in very good condition, small crack in top glass. Note front plate is in the shape of a basket with handle filled with flowers. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2250
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn, C.1868, REGULATOR No.1 - EXTRA, in rosewood veneer, 8-day time and gong strike [2-wt].
CONDITION:
this clock was purchased from John Delaney around 1990. The veneer has several bubbles, and is missing entirely in several small places, stained in so as not to show. The dial is original with several flakes around the circumference, and several other flakes curling up and ready to fall off. The label and tablet are outstanding. Also retains original printed paper beat scale. This striking movement has maintaining power and was designed by S. B. Terry. Mov't is very clean; needs re-stringing. Ht 44"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn, C.1886, "REGULATOR No. 1", mahogany case, 8-day, with large movement [similar to #3], w/ maintaining power and vernier adjustable beat setting.
CONDITION:
bottom finials are new to incorrect profile, the case has been refinished, and the dial was repainted by the Dial House in 1977 [with sticker on rear of dial]. Otherwise the clock is in good original condition, retaining old hands, weight, pulley, pendulum, hanger and other case hardware. Tran Ly's 2004 price guide lists this at $3400. See Ly's 3rd Edition Seth Thomas book, pages 269-70. Our estimate reflects restorations. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1850
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DESCRIPTION:
German, Lenzkirch, Walnut cased wall clock with profuse gilt bronze trim, 8-day spring movement, gong striking with extra fancy cast and chased baroque style pendulum with a silvered cherub in the center.
CONDITION:
some of the smaller bronze bits are off and inside the clock, if there is a missing bit, it is not noticeable. The clock is otherwise in excellent original condition. Ht 37.5"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., . 1875, "REGULATOR No. 3", in rosewood, 8-day, weight driven timepiece, in a fancy Victorian case designed after popular Austrian wall clocks of the time.
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished; bottom center finial is replaced and too small. The pendulum hanger has been repaired. Dial, hands, pendulum, iron weight and hardware are original. This is a model that does not turn up that often. For reference, see Ly's Gilbert book, page 130. Ht 50"
ESTIMATE:
$1250
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$1750
PRICE SOLD:
$1650
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn, "ARCADE" model, round gallery timepiece, with 30-day duplex spring movement, 18" dial, walnut case with bezel hinged above 12.
CONDITION:
overall very good original condition. There are some very minor flakes on the original painted dial. Hands, pendulum and case hardware are all original. Seth Thomas collectors will enjoy this clock. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Company, New York, "QUEEN CHARLOTTE" oak cased, 8-day timepiece, spring.
CONDITION:
the fancy case with twisty columns has been attractively re-finished to a golden color. Original dial, pendulum and case hardware. Mov't is complete, sound and ticking (note spring fully unwound in foto). Only minor shortcoming is the ball to right finial got knocked off in transit; glue shows it had been repaired before; ball is missing. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Regulator No. 6 Reissue", Circa 1975, 8-day weight wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
walnut case in very nice & clean condition. Painted dial has a couple of minor stains. Original hands, pendulum and weight for this clock. Good label in case bottom. Originals sell for $3000 up. Ht 49"
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., "PANAMA", Circa 1886, 8-day time/strike walnut case wall clock.
CONDITION:
refinished walnut case is in very clean condition. Zinc dial has been repainted, also may have been made from another pan to fit the nickel rim as the winding holes have been elongated to align with the winding arbors. Dial pan supports have been replaced. Hands are modern replacements. Nickeled damascene pendulum is original. Worth $1200 when all original. Still a clean example, w/ label inside case bottom. The cousin to this clock sold Feb 28, 2010 by C. L. Horton, lot 102, for $977+10% Ht 30" $600--$800
ESTIMATE:
$650
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$850
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Waterbury Clock Co., "Springfield", Circa 1906, 8-day time/strike wall clock, spring movement.
CONDITION:
refinished oak case in nice clean condition. Original top crest has a break and will need attention. Original paper dial has age darkened with some stains and marks at the winding holes. Hands and pendulum are original. Clean label on back of case, and with old Chicago repair label. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$750
PRICE SOLD:
$525
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E. Terry & Sons, Plymouth, Conn., Circa 1830, 30-hour time/strike wood movement quarter column shelf clock.
CONDITION:
refinished mahogany veneered case in nice clean condition. Stenciling is original on the columns and splat. Tablet has been repainted on what looks to be the original glass. Original painted dial is clean with a poor touchup to the chapter ring minute marks near 1 o'clock. Left rear foot has a repair. Hands appear to be modern replacements. Bone key escutcheon is missing. Clean label inside case. Ht 28.5"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$575
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., "Queen Anne", C.1884, 8-day wall timepiece, as-found.
CONDITION:
The oak case is extremely nice condition with original finish. The problems arise when you remove the dial to find this clock originally had a time and strike movement, and the vacant holes for the movement blocks and the gong support are clearly evident. It now has an appropriate timepiece movement and dial which could be left as is [the model was also offered in time only], or if you have the right movement, the clock could be properly restored. No seconds hand. In original condition, this model can bring $900. Ht. 36"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$180
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F. Kroeber, No. 8 Cortlandt St, New York, C.1880, "REGULATOR No 36", with FKC etched pattern front glass, 8-day time and bell strike, spring, in a fancy wall hanging walnut case.
CONDITION:
although the finish was removed from the case many years ago, it is still in overall excellent condition. Retains original cut glass / mirror pendulum, etched glass. Mov't is signed. All the carvings and trim are original, and has 2 great labels on the rear of the case. Ht 26"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1250
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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F. Kroeber Clock Co., New York, LEHIGH, ebonized mantel clock with gold accents, and with fancy indicator pendulum and gilt tablet, 8-day gong strike, c.1879
CONDITION:
although there are minor nicks and scrapes to the case, commensurate with its age, this clock is overall in excellent original condition. Retains partial label on rear, now protected under plastic, excellent beat scale, dial, hands and pendulum. Little beveled mirror is perfect. For reference on this model see Ly's book on Kroeber Clocks, page 311, item 1037; see 2006 price guide = $900. Note this case has a drawer in the bottom for storing small personal items. Ht 20"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$625
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Walter H. Durfee, Providence RI, LYRE BANJO, in the classic style of John Sawin, weight driven, 8-day, using Waltham's quality dead beat movement with maintaining power, and Geneva winding stop, serial #5952, c.1925
CONDITION:
this clock comes with 2 top trims, as the clock laid on a closet shelf in California for many years, and the larger top slid off into the corner. So a smaller mahogany trefoil was carved to fit. And later the original was discovered. This clock is signed on the dial and on the weight, a large rectangular slab of lead, painted black, and with some of the paint flaking. The dial has paint loss at the mounting screws and winding hole, but is still excellent. Overall finish and condition is excellent. As a passing note of trivia, for this sale, we have a Stennes, a Campos and this Durfee lyre, all serious 20th century reproductions of the same model to the same profile and dimensions. Ht 41.5"
ESTIMATE:
$12000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$7000
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T. E. Burleigh, Jr, Winchester, Mass, reproduction "Grafton Wall Clock" in the manner of Aaron Willard, and the dial engraved with the Willard name, in a mahogany case made to the highest standards, C.1980, one bell at the hour passing strike, and seconds hand below 12, weight driven.
CONDITION:
Ted was kind enough to apply a label to virtually all of his clocks, and to sign them in ink as well, making it easy for us to document them. This one is serial #46. Ted was also astute enough to design these to run for a week, since the originals only go for a day. Although we have not sold one since Nov 2002, our friends at Skinners, Inc, sold one Feb 15, 2009 (just last year) for $9480. Simon and Aaron Willard perfected this model clock in the late 1790s, and originals are on display at Boston's Museum of Fine Art, Old Sturbridge Village and also New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Their design is discussed in detail in "A Study of Simon Willard's Clocks", by Husher and Welch (1980), pgs 7-30. Although the originals are priceless, these well made copies have garnered substantial interest. In running order. Ht 25.5"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$9000
PRICE SOLD:
$8600
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T. E. Burleigh Jr., Winchester, Mass., reproduction presentation banjo timepiece with time only weight driven movement in mahogany case with gilt rope front and reverse painted tablet depicting the ship's United States & Macedonian in a gun battle from the War of 1812 with Roman numeral painted dial, c1980
CONDITION:
like new condition. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$4250
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Walter H. Durfee, Providence, RI, weight banjo, cross banded case with Mt. Vernon tablet set, signed with Durfee circular logo imprint on movement of Waltham manufacture [dead beat mov't with maintaining power].
CONDITION:
our clue was the shredded cable end; it had broken allowing the weight to descend and knock off the bottom & bracket, which has been glued back on, but a couple of tell tale slivers are evident when you open the door. The background white paint on the tablets has started to lift and there are some flaked areas showing. There are some minor chips to the veneer at the corners. Clock is otherwise in very good original condition, with proper weight and pendulum and exceptionally nice dial. Glass in hood has a crack. Ht 41"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$4250
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Foster S. Campos, Pembroke, Mass, #15-'79, "DAVID WOOD SHELF CLOCK" replica Mass shelf timepiece, model S-1, triple signed on case, weight and dial. This model also with single bell passing strike at each hour.
CONDITION:
we confirmed with Campos & Hynes that this is one of the first batch of the Woods reproductions that Foster began in late 1978, and this is # 15 of 17, finished in 1979. It has received good care and is in outstanding original condition. This has a solid mahogany case with crotch veneered door, and a Federal eagle w/shield in the center. This model is currently priced at $4800, none in stock, and is available by special order only. Ht 35"
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
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Foster S. Campos, Pembroke, Mass, 1977 {dated}, lyre banjo, model W-4, a reproduction of the Lemuel Curtis timepiece made around 1830, 8-day weight driven.
CONDITION:
overall excellent original condition. We checked with Campos & Hynes today and their price for the next lyres made will be over $4000. This particular lyre was part of the first batch that Foster made after Stennes' death in 1975. It has a Kilbourne & Proctor movement stamped with a single line, block letter signature "F.S. CAMPOS", which Bobby Hynes confirms was his earliest stamp. This clock is signed on the dial, case, weight and movement [4!], and is a very nice example of Campos' work. Ht 41.5"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2350
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Foster S. Campos, Pembroke, Mass, N.H. MIRROR CLOCK, Miniature Federal style, copy of a Morrill original; note unusual shape of weight in order to achieve a week's duration, also using Kilbourne & Proctors wheel-barrow movement [signed]. Case dated 1981.
CONDITION:
although there are some flakes in the gilding along the top molding and the corners of the frame, it is overall in excellent original condition. Foster only made 4 of these in 1981, and this is number 2, dated along bottom stretcher. Campos signature on case, weight and dished dial. Running briskly. Ht 24.5"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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Foster S. Campos, Pembroke, Mass., "No. 7 made in 1981" 8-day Banjo or Patent Timepiece reproduction, weight driven, signed on movement, case, dial and weight.
CONDITION:
bird's eye maple, cross banded / inlayed case in very fine condition. Original tablets, dial, hands, eagle finial and stamped weight. Top glass is flat. Note this model [W-1] is made and sold by Campos & Hynes today for $2600. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Wayne R. Cline, Bowling Green, KY, Circa 1996, 8-day miniature of a Howard no. 70 wall timepiece. The late Mr. Cline made miniature versions of Howard wall and banjo clocks and used Waltham car clock movements to power them.
CONDITION:
walnut case in very nice clean condition. Painted dial, hands and tablet are perfect. Someone has enhanced this one by adding a non functioning pendulum that shows in the glass. Ht 15.25"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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New Haven Clock Co., CABINET No 4 WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR, a hard to find double dial calendar in mahogany, C.1886, eight day.
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished and the time dial repainted by the Dial House in Dallas, GA; top dial is original & excellent with only some tiny age spots. The movements have been professionally cleaned and the clock is in good operating order. Ht. 18.7"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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New Haven Clock Co., C.1925, WILLARD model banjo timepiece, weight driven, 8-day, with Art Deco blue, silver & black tablet set.
CONDITION:
retains good label on reverse. Someone who didn't understand the weight restrainer in the bottom box has it in backwards; belongs behind the pendulum; this is easily changed and the clock is otherwise in excellent original condition. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn. "COLUMBIA" model wall clock 30 day timepiece, using rugged double wind New Haven mov't, with Roman numeral 8" gilt pan dial, c1911
CONDITION:
refinished oak case is a mellow honey color, original dial with less than 2% loss around perimeter, no label. Ht 48.5"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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New Haven Clock Co., "Elfrida", Circa 1900, 30-day double wind {duplex spring} wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
oak case in nice clean condition in an original finish. The pressed wood ornament on the crest on the right side has a small piece missing. The catalog shows each column capital to have a pair of small pressed ornaments that appear to be missing from this case. Original painted dial is pretty clean with some in-painting by center holes. Hands and pendulum are original. Clean label on back of case. New Haven also sold this case style as a calendar clock. Ht 49"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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New Haven Clock Co., C.1885, "Standard Time No. 9", walnut cased weight regulator, 8-day time, case style with Eastlake influence.
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished and the dial re-papered. This is an unusual model, shown in the 1883 catalog as a master clock to send signals, however this case never had electrical terminals, and retains original mov't, double mounted with both feet and seatboard, plus orig dial pan with no top slot. The movement has damasceen plates and dead-beat escapement, weight cord goes up over a pulley in top of case and down the rt side. Runs briskly. See Ly's New Haven book, page 151. Both the Std Time 1 & 2 came either weight or spring. Ht 45"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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New Haven Clock Co., Advertising timepiece for "SAUER'S Flavoring Extracts, Best By Every Test, Purity & Strength", wall hanging, 8-day, spring.
CONDITION:
the poplar & birch case has been refinished to a walnut color. Original dial has some fading and some discoloration from being cleaned/washed at one time, but still very good. The reverse painted ad glass has been re-backed from the rear, but the embossed gold leaf ad and award seals are still excellent. Mov't is ticking. Ht 42.5"
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn, "TITIENS", 30 Day timepiece with nickel plated duplex spring movement {exposed}, and with porcelain dial, in rosewood.
CONDITION:
with no disrepect at all to Larry Funk's Titiens {pictured in Ly's Welch book}, this is perhaps the nicest Titiens we have ever seen; it is outstanding. The finish is all original, nicely waxed. Porcelain dial is perfect. Pendulum & gilt stick excellent. Rear dust paper excellent and a nice label. Gold counter frames on sides are near perfect. Mov't cleaned and in good running order. Ht 23"
ESTIMATE:
$1750
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$2250
PRICE SOLD:
$3400
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn, "CARY" rosewood mantel clock from the Patti series, 8-day, time, strike & alarm.
CONDITION:
foto shows a tiny finial off the right "weenie", however it is inside the case in a bag. overall an excellent original example of this model, and with good rear label and glass insert pendulum. Ht 20"
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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Welch, Spring & Co., "Gerster V.P.", Circa 1880, 8-day time/strike/alarm rosewood case mantel clock, in this model the alarm spring is inside and wound from the center of the bell.
CONDITION:
rosewood case in old finish, is missing a strip of rosewood veneer along the very base, & top center ball is missing. Original painted dial with in-painting [mostly below 6/7] and repairs to some of the numbers. Hands are original. Original backboard paper with wear and some cracking. Tablet w/ gold trim is original. Good label has lost much of its gold lettering, but still fully legible. Good original pendulum with glass insert. Ht 18.5"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Welch, Spring & Co., "PATTI No. 1", Circa 1885, 8-day time/strike rosewood case mantel clock.
CONDITION:
rosewood case is in very good condition in original finish. The Patti is usually found with a painted dial, but this one has a paper dial that could be original as it shows wear from normal touching of the dial. The original hands have a repair to the minute hand. Tablet w/ gilt trim is original. Clean model label on back of case, has corner losses, also a full instruction label which is not usually found on this model. Purchased from John Delaney and with his card tacked to case bottom. Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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Welch, Spring & Co., "No. 4 Round Head Regulator", Circa 1885, 8-day time/strike double dial calendar wall clock, spring mov't.
CONDITION:
refinished rosewood and rosewood veneered case in clean condition. The upper door and surround would have been grain painted, but it was lost when the case was refinished. Time dial has been papered over. The dial for the calendar is a paper replacement. Hands are original. Dark label inside case with losses. Ht 32.5"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., "Eclipse", Circa 1890, 8-day calendar wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
refinished walnut case in very nice clean condition. Original paper dial has age darkened a little with some stains. Hands are original. Door glass is original. Stencilled gold lettering on the glass is original {some scratches and wear}. Clean label on back of case. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$750
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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DESCRIPTION:
German, Gustav Becker, C.1907, 400 Day SKELETON CLOCK with original dome and base, serial # 2,131,537
CONDITION:
note John Hubby's research puts the actual date at 1910; anyone collecting Beckers should obtain a copy of Mr. Hubby's serial number article. This particular clock is excellent and original in every way and in running order. Suspension guard intact. Rear plate is marked with Becker award medallion logos. Find details on this model in Horolovar 400 Day Clock Repair Guide, 10th Ed, section 6, item 15; also see plate #1189. Serial # on pendulum matches plate. Ht. 13.5"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1850
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French for the Great Exhibition of 1851, mini skeleton, time and alarm, this model with the front surfaces of the plates engraved, pendulum with a blossom engraved, and the base marked Ms. Honorables, Exp, Paris-Londres, with dome
CONDITION:
this clock has been nicely cleaned, and retains its original dome undamaged [some minor flaws in glass]. Movement is clean and running. Alarm is set with string to the left and wound by pulling string to the right. Ht with dome 10"
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn, CHIME CLOCK No. 16, large [8"] dial, with 4 bells, playing Westminster tune on quarter hours.
CONDITION:
there are some minor chips at the chime winding hole, otherwise this clock is in excellent original condition, with nice light crazing on original finish, good bright porcelain dial with no cracks, clean movements and nice tone. Ht 18"
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$950
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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French, for the English market, time and alarm mini skeleton clock, sold at the Great Exhibition of 1851, this one signed on the dial and movement: Pierret, a'Paris, and with a damaged dome. Plates are smooth on this model; see another clock in sale that is engraved.
CONDITION:
the original dome was broken and two chunks glued into the back. Both the pull-wind alarm mechanism and the alarm set mechanism have been recently re-strung, and are operating. The clock ticks well and other than the repaired dome is in overall very good original condition. Detailed information on this model can be found in Royer-Collard's book titled "Skeleton Clocks" and in Roberts' book titled "Continental and American Skeleton Clocks"
ESTIMATE:
$650
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$850
PRICE SOLD:
$275
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Chinese, Skeleton clock, after the style of Harrison, with a grass hopper escapement, single fusee timepiece, in a glazed case w/ brass edges, front door for winding, and a drawer in the base to hold the key.
CONDITION:
as with many fussy clocks, this one got out of adjustment in shipping, and now wants to run for a few minutes and then stop. It actually goes into a bind that is not obvious, and once it gets past that bind, it takes off running again for a few minutes. Ht of case 18"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Chinese, Timepiece skeleton clock, C.2005, "SCISSORS" pendulum model, after the original by Englishman John Wilding. With a brass edged glass case, with hinged front door; rear pane of case is a mirror. 8-day fusee. This model is still sold by ProClocks of Cincinnati.
CONDITION:
the lacquer on the case has deteriorated a bit, owing to a moist climate, however the clock is otherwise in like new condition and seems to run fine. A large item. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$750
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Vermont area, Mahogany Girandole with crotch mahogany throat and door panels, 8-day, weight, time, possibly by J. N. Dunning, C. 1830, and with restorations.
CONDITION:
the entire case has been stripped and refinished, and the back board sanded front and rear, taking away fly specs and patina that some owners cherish. The lower door panel and the top-most carving are recent. Bottom carving, side arms and bezels appear to be period. Has a good period movement that is original to the case, attaching center rear with single screw. Runs. Skinners recently sold a Dunning wooden front girandole for over $50,000. Our estimate allows for the restorations our clock has received. Ht 46"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$1
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Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, C.1850, No. 1 size banjo timepiece in a darkly stained cherry case, weight driven, 8-day.
CONDITION:
the original painted dial has been papered over with a hand-made dial. Upper part of weight baffle is partly missing; lower section and tie-down are intact. Center tablet original but poor, lower tablet crudely repainted. Movement with solder on front plate from a repair. Note this Jerome movement is small by comparison to other large banjos made at the time. Ht 50"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2500
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Boston area banjo clock, C.1820, dial signed: No. 1837, A. Willard, Jr., Boston, weight driven, eight day with barbed hands, and with a bracket of the same period, currently detached.
CONDITION:
a good old clock with restorations; the case has been re-gilded, and the lower tablet of Aurora has been copied by Tom Moburg from the original broken tablet, which is included with the lot {new tablet dated 1993}. Mr. Moburg also restored the back paint of the original throat glass. The movement has a standard bridge which was common for Aaron, Jr. It is also drilled for fillister screws, although is currently attached to the case with short screws. Movement is clean and ticking fine. Ht with associated bracket = 37", less bracket = 31"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2300
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John Sawin, Boston, mahogany banjo timepiece, with signed dial, 8-day, weight driven, C.1825, as-found
CONDITION:
The mahogany case has been refinished and received restorations over the years. The top finial is new and stained to match. Barbed hands are quality replacements. Otherwise, this is a good looking early banjo. The strong point on this clock is the original dial, on which there has been no effort to enhance or darken what is there. Mov't clean and is running briskly. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$2900
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Herschede Clock Co., Cincinnati, (Ohio), C.1921, mahogany cased banjo timepiece, serial # 7567, with a set of Mt. Vernon tablets. Special Herschede movement with maintaining power and Geneva style winding stop, also Graham's style dead-beat escapement.
CONDITION:
there is some paint loss around the latch area & attaching screws for the dial, and the sky area of the lower tablet has been filled in from the back. Otherwise this clock is in excellent original condition. Original hands are heavy brass, painted black. The clock was formerly in the collection of the late Lloyd Porter of Arcadia, Ca, and former visitors to his house will recall it hanging there for several decades. Note dial never had a signature that is visible; see also another Herschede banjo in todays sale; it appears that Frank Herschede bought his components from Chelsea. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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Massachusetts weight banjo timepiece, gold front w/ rope moldings, C.1830, and with the applied signature of Simon Willard & Sons, Boston, the eglomise tablets depicting the Constitution in battle during of the War of 1812.
CONDITION:
this is a nice earlier banjo, the step train movement drilled on the front plate for filister screws, now held in with just 2 wood screws through the back plate. Has decent barb hands and an old weight. The tablets are recent, approx 1975, and the dial, which has an old crazed surface was probably re-blacked and the signature applied at that time. The signature paint clearly fills the cracks/crazing in the dial paint. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Waltham Clock Co., Waltham, Mass, for TIFFANY & Co., unusual Art Deco banjo clock with tapered waist and very small lower box, 8-day time only lever movement, clock serial #11388
CONDITION:
overall outstanding original condition. We searched the internet for a similar model and came up empty handed. There is no such model in the catalog re-prints we have found. This is definitely Waltham issue, with proper serial number, and original Waltham movement, hands, dial and tablets. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$1250
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$1750
PRICE SOLD:
$3900
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Wm. Cummens, Roxbury, Mass, C.1815, T-Bridge banjo or patent timepiece, weight driven.
CONDITION:
refinished mahogany, cross-banded case in very nice clean condition. War of 1812 tablets are replacements, very well done. Door opens with an L turn. Original painted dial is unusual with 5 minute markers has some paint loss on the edges. Signature is worn but recognizeable as "Warrented by Wm. Cummens". Dial is mounted to the head with two L turns. Alternate train movement with a T bridge suspension is mounted to the case with original through bolts [filister style]. Glass held in the bezel with two tabs. Finial is modern replacement. Moon hands are of the period, with repairs. A weight stop has been added below the mov't. Several examples of this movement and dial signature can be found in Paul Foley's book titled "Willard's Patent Time Pieces", pages 34--37. Ht 29.25"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$3300
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Herschede Clock Co, Cincinnati, [Ohio], weight driven Willard model banjo, with original movement supplied by Chelsea, [serial 423] C.1905
CONDITION:
there is some flaking to the original tablets, but it is overall in very good original condition. The movement, typical of Chelsea production, bears only the serial number 423. Mahogony case with base and ball trim is especially clean. Orig pendulum and lead weight. See also another Herschede banjo in this sale. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$850
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Waterbury Clock Co., "WILLARD No. 4" banjo timepiece in Flemish oak, with cabin and waterwheel tablet set. Note, at the factory, workers mis-labeled this as a Willard No. 5, which was made only of mahogany and with a different tablet set.
CONDITION:
Porcelain dial is perfect, and hands, wt, pendulum, pulley are original. The bottom tablet had a bit of flaking and has been touched up with green paint from the rear, and although it looks "OK", it is not the best job. A dry split occurred in the bottom bracket, that has been filled. Top finial is a replacement. Otherwise, the movement is freshly clean runs with a strong beat. Ht 41"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., REGULATOR No. 12, fine quality timepiece in a Victorian walnut case with hounds tooth trim along the top, 8-day, weight movement with jeweled pallets, c.1881
CONDITION:
this case has had some restoration over the years. On the top the two outer diamond shaped pieces are replaced, along with one or 2 of the smaller pieces. The door has two veneer repairs top right and one lower right, chip on top left re-glued. Maybe 20 years ago, after case work, it was refinished to blend colors. The finish has deteriorated and peeled off the wood on the lower door, base trim and top inside the case. The pulley is not ST issue. The mercury jar is a replacement, and needs one slightly larger in diameter. The movement itself is in excellent condition, running briskly, and the engraved silvered dial is very good, lacquer slightly discolored; it would benefit from re-silvering. The nickel finish on the movement is excellent; light reflections look odd to the camera, but it is really fine. Beat scale is original and excellent, however the right support is missing rear tab, and we taped rt side for foto. Good original weight has knurled ends and typical ST hook. Ht 72"
ESTIMATE:
$40000
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$60000
PRICE SOLD:
$40000
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., "REGULATOR No. 60", in oak, 8-day weight driven, using the same heavy movement as installed in the #16 and #19 Sweep Seconds regulators, c.1886
CONDITION:
there is minor wear to the paper dial, which has lost its gloss in some places due to setting the hands, now starting to darken in those areas, and one very small nick the brass pendulum bob. Otherwise this clock is in outstanding original condition, and sure to please the most discriminating Seth Thomas collector. This is one of the few Seth Thomas clock produced with a paper dial. Interestingly the movements in this model bear a serial number, this one 585; the one in Ly's reference book is #481. Ht 58.5"
ESTIMATE:
$20000
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$24000
PRICE SOLD:
$42000
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co, NY, "REGULATOR No. 1", double dial perpetual wall calendar, 2-wt, 8-day. This clock hung in the Millbury Savings Bank (Established 1854 in Millbury, Mass). It was removed when the bank went electric around 1935, and taken home by the janitor, and stored under his bed for decades. Upon his death, his son sold the clock to the current consignor. Attest included.
CONDITION:
this is a remarkable clock. The case is original and complete, & retains orig finish that has been cleaned thoroughly with Kotton Klenser and is rubbed through to the wood in a couple of spots. The dials, hands, weights and pendulum are original. According to pencil notes under the mask [see detail foto] this is serial number 2790, and was installed in 1881. There is additional history of cleaning and new "gut". In the past we have seen this model sell for over $28000 . Ht 72"
ESTIMATE:
$20000
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$25000
PRICE SOLD:
$45000
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Waltham Clock Co., Waltham, Mass, C.1940, Custom regulator, made for E. S. French, President of the Boston & Maine Railway. With 3-jar mercury pendulum [nickel finished metal jars], and with dead beat escapement, Geneva stopwork and maintaining power. Weight descends left side of case. See condition for provenance.
CONDITION:
the heavy and well made mahogany case retains original finish, finials and hardware. The original nickel weight has knurled ends; someone added an inch {add'l pound} which could be removed; it is well done. Note that this movement is set in beat by turning thumb screws attached directly to the anchor, and has very fine wheelwork throughout. The case back has 4 holes that were used for screwing it solidly to the wall. Mr. F. C. "Buck" Dumaine, Jr., railway magnate and director of Amsokeag Co, purchased the assets of Waltham Clock Co. around this time, and ordered this special regulator. He gave it as a gift to E. S. French, and a silvered brass plaque on the front door dated 1940 affirms that gift. On Frenchs death in 1968, the clock was returned to Dumaine, still director of the Amoskeag Co. It hung in the Amoskeag Offices in the Prudential Building for 26 years and was purchased from Mr. & Mrs. Dumaine {receipt signed by both} in 1994, before her death in 1996, & Buck Dumaine's death in '97. Clock was removed from the Prudential Building by Mr. Neff, the consignor. A copy of the notes, bill of sale to Neff, and articles about both Dumaines and short biography of French are included with this lot. Certain to be of interest to railway specialists. Ht. 67"
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$10500
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French, Raingo Frs, Paris, bronze, silvered brass & ormolu clock in the form of Reims Cathedral, c.1850. Cathedral of Our Lady in the City of Reims, stands in the Champagne-Ardennes region of France, and is considered one of the finest examples of the High Gothic style of architecture. The kings of France were once crowned in Reims Cathedral. Note that dozens of little cast and chased 'Saints' line the windows, exactly as the real building. Clock sets on its original rosewood base, and with a glass cover/ 5 panes in a wooden frame. Well made silk thread movement is signed as above.
CONDITION:
a minor item need attention: the spiral gong came loose from its brass base. Note also that the rosewood veneered base was orignally made to receive a large oval dome, and that the current glass cover sets on the first step of the base. Otherwise this is in exceptional original condition, and we have never seen a depiction of Reims Cathedral in such fine detail, nor as impressive as this. A couple of spires rattled loose in shipment and will need tightening. Ht of clock on base = 28", with cover = 31"
ESTIMATE:
$9000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$6000
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Ansonia Clock Co., C.1906, Royal Bonn, "PORCELAIN HANGING No. 3" china cased wall clock, with portrait on lower case, gong strike, pendulum, 8-day mov't. Case is cream colored with princess in hat with low cut green dress.
CONDITION:
excellent to outstanding original condition. Ht 18.8"
ESTIMATE:
$12000
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$16000
PRICE SOLD:
$11500
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Ansonia Clock Co., C.1906, "PORCELAIN HANGING No. 4" china cased wall clock, depicting winged cherubs among the clouds.
CONDITION:
there is no ribbon nor chain from which to hang the clock {holes are intact, with no cracks nor repairs}. Mov't ticks and stops. A former owner has scratched his name in the rear cover of the mov't. Overall very good original condition. See Ly item #2725, current price guide = $1200. Ht 10.25"
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1350
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Ansonia Clock Co., C.1906, Royal Bonn, "PORCELAIN HANGING No. 2" china cased wall clock, with flower pattern to case, bell strike balance wheel, 8-day mov't. The white/cream case has rich pink accent with gold highlights.
CONDITION:
Overall excellent original condition. Like Hanging #1, this case has a built in "bracket", affording pleasing lines while on the wall. See Ly #2716, current price guide = $9000. Ht 18"
ESTIMATE:
$9000
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$14000
PRICE SOLD:
$12000
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Ansonia Clock Co., C.1906, Royal Bonn, "PORCELAIN HANGING No. 3" china cased wall clock, with floral pattern to case, pendulum movement, gong striking, 8-day. Cream colored case has light green and aqua accents with gold highlights, and multi colored flowers.
CONDITION:
excellent to outstanding original condition, no chips nor cracks nor repairs. Note strong Bonn trademark is inside the case behind gong. Ht 18.8"
ESTIMATE:
$12000
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$16000
PRICE SOLD:
$10500
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Ansonia Clock Co., C.1906, Royal Bonn, "PORCELAIN HANGING No. 1" china cased wall clock, with flower pattern to case, bell strike balance wheel, 8-day mov't.
CONDITION:
except for a small chip below the hanging hole in the rear, the clock is otherwise in excellent to outstanding original condition. For reference, see Ly's Ansonia book, page 639. Current price guide = $8000. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$4500
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English, John Fleet, 6-tune musical bracket clock, in a Gothic styled mahogany case with brass inlay, and a painted dial with subsidiary rings in the arch for Chime-Not Chime, and the right ring with the tunes: God Save the King, Del Caros Fancy, Russian Dance, Bonny Lad, White Cockade and Miss Barker's Hornpipe, playing on a nest of 12 bells with 13 hammers, the 3-train mov't with chain fusees and engraved back plate, C.1820
CONDITION:
there are some missing trim moldings on the spires, and a right return molding is absent; there is an old molding inside the case that can be adapted. The brass inlay is in very good condition, some bits loose, and the brass side frets are complete, in the shape of church windows. The two time hands are original; the 2 smaller hands have been made to fit (look ok). With original engraved pendulum. Locks in both doors are intact. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
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German, Emilian Wehrle, Furtwangen, 8-pipe wall hanging flute clock, time, gong strike and musical tune, 3-weight, chain driven case of carved oak leaves, and with nest of birds at top.
CONDITION:
the large pine cone weight needs to be larger, as tune struggles to finish. Numerals on dial are replaced. Pendulum rod is original; bob restored. Lower splat restored. Carved bone hands are original, and the clock is otherwise in very good condition. Ticks robustly. Ht tip to tip 44"
ESTIMATE:
$7000
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$9000
PRICE SOLD:
$4400
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Ansonia Clock Co., C.1901, "ANTIQUE STANDING", 2-weight hall clock, 8-day, hour and half hour gong strike with brass trimmings, silvered 10" dial with gilt center.
CONDITION:
overall very good condition. There are several nicks and scrapes, and the top left return molding has been knocked off and nailed on long ago; original brass trimmings have lost much of their gilding and have corrosion from salt air; same for weights and pendulum. Has been running and striking reliably for the past 2 decades. For details, see Ly's Ansonia book page 236; price guide for 2004 = $8500. Ht 94"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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Austrian, Leopold Swoboda, Wien, early style wall regulator, {forerunner to the Latern style}, 1-wt timepiece, in a full length mahogany case with 10" silvered dial (meter pendulum), with curved side lights in the head and straight side lights in the narrow waist section, week duration, orig bone handled winding crank.
CONDITION:
this clock spent the last 50 years on Cape Cod, and we were pleased to have the opportunity to sell it. Although there have been some minor restorations over the years....these include moving the susp hanger twice when the susp spring broke (note extra holes shown in detail foto), a repair to the escutcheon for key-lock at the top of the center panel {bottom one has never been moved}, and the dial re-silvered. There is slight damage at the bottom of the lead-filled pendulum where it meets the rating nut. Rear iron case hanger for the clock is original, also unusual pulley with curved spokes. We note the weight touches the pend rod about 4" from its top limit, and it may /? have been changed. Mov't mounts on two heavy brass corbels that are screwed to the back of the case. Original brass ring reinforces the "head" and accepts the dial. Ht 53.5"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$9000
PRICE SOLD:
$17000
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D. J. Gale, "Drop Calendar No. 2", mfg by Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn, with full perpetual calendar correcting for short months and leap year and in addition with an equation dial that indicates the time of sunrise and sunset for every 7th day. Additional dials show the day of the week and the 29 days for phases of the moon, rosewood case, 8-day, gong striking. C.1875, mov't stamped "Pat'd Aug 30, 1870"
CONDITION:
the case hanger has been replaced [this one is large and will not fail]. The graining came off the top bezel when the case was refinished. The movement was cleaned and adjusted in 2006, a note by the repairman on the calendar mov't. The label is very good+ and the original painted dial is excellent; note it retains the 1871 patent info {see Ly's calendar book, pages 46--53}, seems to run and strike OK. Ht 30".
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$4750
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Aaron Dodd Crane, for the Year Clock Co., New York, C.1849, "THREE BALL 8-DAY" bevel front mantle clock, with lift off lid for pulley access, 2-weight.
CONDITION:
other than a minor crack to the upper glass in the lower right corner, this is in overall excellent original condition, with nice cut glass tablet, paper and glass dial, excellent label, original weights, hands and pendulum. Someone along the line inlet a small portion of the back-board to allow the rotating pendulum to clear; a match under the edge of the clock would have been easier. Information on this model and Crane's other clocks can be found in Shelley's 1987 supplement to the NAWCC bulletin Note earlier versions of this model had the top dust cover hinged, while this one has 4 large pins to save cost. Ht 21"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$5100
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Ansonia Clock Co. New York, C.1905, "APEX & CANDELABRAS", 3-pc set, 8-day, gong strike, with open escapement on porcelain dial.
CONDITION:
the gilt metal case and candle stands were polished some time ago, and now with a very pleasant patina that photographs like gold. Mov't is clean and running. All drip shields are intact. Note unique pendulum used on Apex and Regal. Height of clock = 18.5", and candle stands about an inch higher.
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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Simon Willard & Son, Boston, Mass., Circa 1828, 8-day time & bell strike Banjo or Patent Timepiece (two weight).
CONDITION:
mahogany case in very clean condition in an old finish. Some minor age cracks in the half round molding on the throat panel. Original painted dial has some minor loss at the mounting pins. Dial is held in the case with two L turns. Signature on the dial appears to be authentic as the age cracks in the paint are reflected in the signature. Hands are original. Throat glass is a later replacement done on old glass. Old thin bottom glass is broken/ taped, but the painting was most likely done at a later time. Angular glue blocks for the tablets are replaced. Movement is mounted to the case with two large screws through the backboard, and is on a thick spacer which has always been there. Old sidearms probably a bit later. Finial is also a later replacement. Note that we have ordered a replacement lower tablet that will be included with the lot, and forwarded if not received in time. Ht 29.5"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$6500
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Ansonia Clock Co., "ANTIQUE - HANGING" in oak with brass trimmings, 2-weight chain drive, gong striking movement, and brass dial with individual porcelain cartouche numerals; hinged doors on sides for access to hang pendulum and set beat, c.1809
CONDITION:
the pendulum is an embossed brass replacement [should be cast with a child riding a lion], and the case has been refinished. This clocks has hung in a moist climate and the weights are very discolored and with corrosion that will need polishing. The little brass weight stops that should be on the chains are missing. Ht 46.5"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, C.1880, "PEASANT GIRLS" double statue figural clock [rare model], with open escapement on porcelain dial, gong striking.
CONDITION:
although there is no pendulum, long replacements are available from Timesavers,com. The numerals on the dial are slightly faded, but will probably improve with a buffing with black shoe polish, some spider lines around the right winding hole. Some minor pitting of the statues. Overall very good original condition and sure to attract the attention of the serious Ansonia collector. Ht 20.5"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$2750
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, C.1904, "VIRGINIA & DAGOBERT" figural clock, base with fancy cast brass dial, open 'scape, with unique silvered over-lay mask which highlights the numerals. 8-day gong strike.
CONDITION:
except that the statue has been sprayed with bronze colored paint, the clock is otherwise in very good original condition, statue complete with axe, Original pendulum intact. Ht 23"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$1650
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French, Dufaud, Paris, case possibly by Link, C.1890, in the Louis XV style of the previous century, and of the highest quality. There are profuse floral decorations, fruit swags to the sides and acanthus swags drape the top urn w/finial. Large cast and fluted feet support the base.
CONDITION:
there are some wear spots through the gilding, but overall this is in excellent original condition, with a well made bell strike movement, signed as in headline. This is a large and heavy clock, and among the best French clocks in the sale. Mov't #4054 and with matching number on pendulum, mov't signed as in headline. Ht 21.5"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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French, for the English market, C.1910, RICHARD'S CHRONOSPHERE {time globe}, made up of 12 lithographed gores applied to a 7.5" metal sphere, showing Patent 19460, various early 19th C. depictions such as 'Russian Empire' and 'Chinese Empire', the oceans and continents clearly labeled, with nation/states delicately shaded and showing major rivers and cities, shipping routes, etc. The globe is mounted to a bronze stand, with mov't in base.
CONDITION:
There is a repair in the South Pacific, west of Fiji, about an inch long, and other various scuffs. The equator time ring is numbered I through XII twice and the silvering is tarnished, and the screws are not holding the time ring securely against its base. The base is marked Made in France, and #28. 8-day platform lever mov't in base is complete, tick for few hours and stops. Ht 15.5"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$4500
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