DESCRIPTION:
Victorian Cameo- large very fine shell carved figure of lady embellished by inset diamond as a highlight in her necklace set in solid 14K white gold (marked on clasp) filigreed setting with four floral multicolor enamel appliqués, c1880 50mm x 43mm 11.4g TW
CONDITION:
Very fine estate piece, shell carved center piece with little wear and no chips, flakes or damage. The diamond has been tested and verified. The intricate and attractive setting needs to be cleaned and has some minor enamel loss on left appliqué. An overall beautiful piece and with the enamel highlights is even more attractive than the cameos we sold in our April 2010 sale.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Victorian Cameo- large very fine shell carved figure of lady embellished by inset diamond as a highlight in her necklace set in solid 14K yellow gold (marked on clasp) filigreed setting, c1880 44mm x 34mm 14.6g TW
CONDITION:
Very fine estate piece, shell carved center piece with little wear and no chips, flakes or damage. The diamond has been tested and verified. The intricate and attractive setting is in very good condition with no breaks.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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DESCRIPTION:
Victorian Cameo- very fine shell carved figure of lady embellished with two diamonds and sapphire inset as highlights in her necklace with floral decorated hair, set in solid 14K yellow gold (marked on clasp) filigreed setting, c1880 43mm x 35cm 9.7g TW
CONDITION:
Very fine estate piece, shell carved center piece with little wear and no chips, flakes or damage. The diamond has been tested and verified. The intricate and attractive setting is in very good condition with no breaks.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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Victorian Cameo- very large very fine shell carved figure of lady embellished by inset diamond and sapphire as a highlight in her necklace with floral decorated hair, set in solid 14K yellow gold (marked on clasp) filigreed setting, c1880 54mm x 44mm 24.2g TW
CONDITION:
Very fine estate piece, shell carved center piece with little wear and no chips, flakes or damage. The diamond has been tested and verified. The intricate and attractive setting is in very good condition with some minor warping. This is a striking very large piece and the best of the cameos offered in this sale.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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DESCRIPTION:
Chains, fobs and parts- (3) yellow gold filled ribbon fobs, a lion fob, a yellow gold filled chain, a multicolor Trenton Watch Co. white enamel dial and two empty cases (one yellow gold filled O/S)
CONDITION:
the attractive dial has several hairlines.
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$120
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DESCRIPTION:
Chatelaines- (3) including one with enamel, c1790
CONDITION:
very good condition, a rare and interesting selection.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$120
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DESCRIPTION:
Lot of (3) fobs and a two tone 18K yellow and white gold chain with 6 pearls connecting different sections of the links with 10K pen knife; including an amethyst fob possibly gold, a Masonic fob possibly gold and a carnelian seal fob
CONDITION:
the chain alone weighs 13.3g TW, the pen knife is marked 10K and the jump ring on the Masonic fob is marked 14K. The whole lot weighs 59.1g. Multiple lots sold "as is" with no guarantees.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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DESCRIPTION:
Victorian long gilt lady's slide chain with cameo inset into yellow gold filled slide, 25" length 48.0g TW
CONDITION:
This is another rare example. For similar examples please see pages 95 - 125 in the great new book "How the Watch Was Worn, A Fashion for 500 Years" by Genevieve Cummins and offered for sale by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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DESCRIPTION:
Victorian very long and heavy yellow gold filled lady's slide chain, 33" length 137.6g TW
CONDITION:
very lightly worn with little brass wearing through. This is a rare piece at this length and weight. For similar examples please see pages 95 - 125 in the great new book "How the Watch Was Worn, A Fashion for 500 Years" by Genevieve Cummins and offered for sale by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$100
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DESCRIPTION:
Watch chain- rose gold filled with stylized links and rose gold filled key and locket, 14 1/2" length 36.2g TW c1910
CONDITION:
this is a great chain with a great look and little brass wearing through.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$95
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DESCRIPTION:
Lufft, possibly German or Swiss altimeter with champagne metal dial signed by maker and "COMPENS" for compensated with rotating outer scale in nickel plated case, s#36924 2" diameter c1940, including original outer leather carrying case
CONDITION:
this scientific instrument is in excellent condition. The dial has almost no tarnish, the case is bright with no losses and the original outer leather carrying case has very minor losses.
ESTIMATE:
$75
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$125
PRICE SOLD:
$215
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DESCRIPTION:
Cane watch English verge fusee key wind key set movement in Chester 1833 hallmarked repoussé sterling silver cane head housing with engraved gilt and Roman numeral white enamel dial inscribed around the gilt perimeter "KEEP ME CLEAN AND USE ME WELL AND I TO YOU THE TRUTH WILL TELL". This ornate cane head is set on a solid ebony wood cane with base metal tip, s#4088 on movement c1833
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), the movement is in very good condition with a few fine scratches. The cane head is in good condition with moderate wear to the high points on repoussé. This is a more attractive earlier example than the cane watch sold in our last sale with a higher grade English movement. Ht 36", Diameter of cane head 63mm
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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DESCRIPTION:
Admiral Fitzroy Barometer and time piece, English, in a walnut case with carved top and bottom. The printed paper label backing the barometer gives full details on use of the instrument, which includes a thermometer and an indicator for height of the atmosphere in miles. The spring driven time only movement has a 4" white enamel dial, c1880
CONDITION:
the case retains its crazed original finish, rubbed down in some places. It has an age split above the dial and one corner of one of the applied wooden stars surrounding dial is missing. The time piece is not running and the dial has a small chip above 12 and the minute hand is loose. There is a partial label on the rear (15% present) and there is some minor water damage to the bottom of the paper instructions behind the barometer. The mercury is absent. Ht 52"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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DESCRIPTION:
English mercury barometer by A. Pastorelli for Cross St. Hatton Garden in a rosewood case with mother of pearl inlay, c1830
CONDITION:
the intricately carved mother of pearl inlays are generally in excellent condition. The glass tube is intact. The ivory set knob is absent. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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DESCRIPTION:
Swiss, "Mira" (div of Mermod Freres, Ste. Croix), disc music box, single comb, with seventeen 9.3 inch discs, C.1895
CONDITION:
there are some nicks and scrapes on the case, and the lid, made of 4 solid segments has dried at the seams and will need attention. The discs are all generally good with some rust, still play OK. The box with adjustable speed governor; note tune "stop" lever needs adjusting. See Bowers "Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments pages 118--125, for additional details on Mira and their good reputation. W = 14", Ht 8" Discs 9" diameter
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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DESCRIPTION:
Swiss, Cylinder Music box, 6-Bells in sight, playing 12 tunes, with tune sheet, a large box with 13" cylinder, in a veneer over pine box with inlay, C.1870
CONDITION:
playing generally fair to good, the following items are in need of restoration: case lock, lid restrainer [inside but detached], one bell tooth [see left of photo about 1/3 of dampers seem worn/absent. Despite one bell not playing, it plays the 12 tunes well enough to pick them out: La Petite, Le Fille, Aeip-Aeip, Patience, La Mascotte, Martha (The Last Rose of Summer), Les Monsquetaires, Polka (Carmen), Romance of the Flowers (Faust), Old Robin Gray, Tyrolienne, & Gentle Annie. Dimensions of outer box = 24.5 Wide, 14 Deep, 11" High
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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DESCRIPTION:
Swiss, Geneva, Nicole Freres, 6-Tune music box, separate key wound from left side, in a box with rosewood graining to front and sides and with a mahogany veneered lid with shell inlay. C.1855
CONDITION:
overall good and as found condition. There is some damper noise, however all 110 +/- teeth are intact and the tunes are lively and clear. The founder of this firm, Francois Nicole, brought many refinements to the mechanical music box that improved the overall clarity and sound. For ref see "The Music Box", 1984, Graham Webb (page 20). Ht 5" Width 17 1/2" Comb 11"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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DESCRIPTION:
Swiss, Thorens music box with seven 4.5" discs, circa mid 20th century
CONDITION:
Nice brass-bound mahogany chest opens to access wind-up motor and tuned comb. Disk titles include Mary Had A Little Lamb, Silent Night, Whistle While You Work, and Ave Maria. Disks play but some cleaning and adjusting may be needed. Main components and winder are stamped steel. Box 4" high.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$290
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DESCRIPTION:
Angelus Watch Co., Switzerland desk clock and barometer with 15J stem wind stem set Angelus signed nickel movement in polished brass case with silvered metal dials and date window, c1950
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), the barometer may not be working, the movement is in good condition. The dial has been refinished with ROLEX spelled backwards on it and the polished brass case in good condition has a later applied Rolex crown. The consignor purports that this was a prototype out of Rolex America that was rejected by headquarters in Geneva. Ht 6"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$350
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DESCRIPTION:
Desk clock German two rose plant with fabric petals and leaves in painted cast metal pot with Arabic numeral dial inset into center of upper rose, stem wind and stem set movement concealed in pot, c1930
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), all leaves and petals intact and present. The miniature dial has a diameter of only 15mm. Ht 8 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$170
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DESCRIPTION:
Didisheim Goldschmidt Fils & Co. Swiss "Le Petit Forgeron" miniature brass/marble animated-dial 30-hour desk clock, c1900.
CONDITION:
Very nice original condition with old patina on brass, no damage to marble base, good dial, and briskly hammering young blacksmith in lower dial opening. Hand setting mechanism needs attention. 2.5" high.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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DESCRIPTION:
E. Gubelin, Lucerne, Switzerland Art Deco desk clock 8 day spring driven movement in gilt frame with green guilloché enamel dial with Roman numeral black chapter ring on black and green marble base with separate manually operated calendar, c1920
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks). The marble base is in good condition with no chips and the gilt frame and dial are bright with no oxidation. This is a very attractive and high quality piece with a great Art Deco look.
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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DESCRIPTION:
French, 8 day lever movement, glass with gilt mountings table timepiece, surmounted by the bust of a young man, c1900
CONDITION:
the gilt mounts have wear to their gold finish, brown on high spots. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. The original lever platform has been replaced by a Swiss one, and the movement will need cleaning. Ht 7.25"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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DESCRIPTION:
Gübelin, Lucerne, Switzerland, ormolu and marble time and strike desk clock, jeweled lever escapement, rear wind, striking on internal coiled wire gong with pink guilloche enamel Roman numeral dial, c1920
CONDITION:
the enamel on the dial has a central vertical crack, and smaller hairlines, top right and the decorative mount on top is loose. The well made jeweled movement is not running. Ht 7 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$210
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DESCRIPTION:
Waterbury Clock Co., 30 hour cast metal case novelty timepiece. Plated silver case made by the Benedict Mfg. Co. of East Syracuse, NY, who were in business from 1894 to 1953. The movements supplied by Waterbury, c1914. This timepiece was manufactured by Waterbury as part of their business of manufacturing sterling and silver-plate items.
CONDITION:
silver plate cast metal case that has developed an attractive patina. Original celluloid dial and hands. The key to wind the movement on the back of the case is missing. Hand setting knob is present. Ht 11.5"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$130
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DESCRIPTION:
LeCoultre "Atmos", or self winding, perpetual running timepiece wound by changes in temperature and pressure, serial no. 606815. C. 1984.
CONDITION:
brushed and polished brass case in very nice condition. Original painted dial is perfect and hands are original. An engraved brass plaque reads that this timepiece was given to: "Bill and Charlotte Christmas in Harpswell 1984". This model is a little different in that the front glass is removed by pressing down the brass button on the top to gain access to the movement to service it or to lock or unlock the pendulum. Ht. 9".
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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DESCRIPTION:
LeCoultre, "Atmos" or self winding, perpetual running timepiece wound by changes in temperature and pressure, serial no. 519482. C. 1953.
CONDITION:
Overall a very clean case with just a small scratch near the lever that locks the pendulum. Original painted dial is perfect and hands are original. Ht. 9"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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DESCRIPTION:
Swiss, LeCoultre, "Atmos", #70184, perpetual running clock, 15J, with bottom lever to secure torsion pendulum for transport, c1970
CONDITION:
there is some oxidation on the numerals, around the inner edge of the dial, and some fine roughness on the case in general. We are unable to verify running condition. These sell new for around $2000. Ht 9"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$525
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., "Petite", 30-hour carriage timepiece. c1904
CONDITION:
gold finish cast metal case in as found condition with general wear to the gold finish. Original case dial has some loss to the gold numbers on the dial. Hands are original. Movement runs for a short time. Ht.4"
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$190
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DESCRIPTION:
Charles Hour, French brass, one-piece cased, grand sonnerie carriage clock, time, choice of strike & alarm with qtr repeat in an early style case with a full glass top, a matt-gilt mask surrounding the dials, c1900
CONDITION:
this clock is in excellent original condition. The original porcelain dials are perfect and the hands are original. Platform escapement is intact. Movement was recently serviced and running briskly. The beveled glass panels are fine. Movement is stamped on the back: "13 jewels", and Ch. Hour, France. The base with a selector for Hours&Quarters, Silent, or Quarters. Ht. 6.75".
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
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DESCRIPTION:
English carriage clock, Orme, Lambeth verge fusee pocket watch 30 hour movement, c1790.
CONDITION:
nice marriage of early running watch movement, with later unusual form brass and gun metal case with beveled glass front and engine turned silvered dial. 6" high.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$280
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DESCRIPTION:
French carriage clock time and half hour strike on gong with alarm and platform lever escapement in embossed Rococo case with pierced gilt mask decorated with lions around Arabic numeral enamel chapter ring, c1900
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), the alarm functions. The platform appears to be original and is in good condition. The dial is in excellent condition with no hairlines. Ht 7 1/4" to top of handle
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
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DESCRIPTION:
French carriage clock in footed and fluted column brass case with 8 day time only spring driven movement, c1900
CONDITION:
this fancy case, complete with pierced panels, has an old dark patina. Beveled glass all looks fine with just one small edge chip in back door. White porcelain dial has small chip in top corner, not really visible. Unsigned movement, with cylinder platform, ticks but needs cleaning. Ht 6"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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DESCRIPTION:
French repeating 8 day time/strike/alarm brass and glass carriage clock, c1870.
CONDITION:
early example, in one piece case, with bell strike. Cylinder platform ticks but movement will need service. Beveled glass is good, including thick square top panel. Porcelain dial is the problem; several long cracks have been whited over, especially near top of dial. 6.5" high.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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DESCRIPTION:
French, "Louis XV Doucine" style case 8 day carriage timepiece with alarm and arabic number white enmael dial, c1900
CONDITION:
good running order, ticks and the case is in nice condition and very attractive with most of gilding on the fancy work intact. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. Beveled glass panels are fine. A picture of this case style can be found on page 171 in "Carriage clocks, their history and development", by Charles Allix. Ht 6.25"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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DESCRIPTION:
French, 8 day Caryatids style gilt case with pierced and chased decoration miniature carriage timepiece, c1889
CONDITION:
gilt case is exceptionally nice with most of its gilding intact. Original porcelain dial and hands. Beveled front glass panel is fine. Lever/platform is intact and has good action. The only serious flaw is the winding arbor is broken off just above the click. There is an engraved text on the back of the rear door indicating this was a Christmas present given in 1889. Ht 4"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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DESCRIPTION:
French, 8 day miniature carriage timepiece in a tortoise shell case with London 1912 hallmarked sterling silver handle, feet, latch and bezel, c1900
CONDITION:
tortoise shell case in very nice condition. Sterling silver handle, bezel and feet are tarnished. Original porcelain dial and hands. Lever platform is intact but only runs for a short time and stops, so the movement will need service. Ht 4"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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DESCRIPTION:
French, 8 day Obis case lever movement, gong striking carriage clock retailed by Tiffany & Co., c1900
CONDITION:
gilt brass case in pretty good condition with a fair amount of the gilding worn off. Original porcelain dial is cracked in the upper left corner, and with a chip at the same corner. Hands are original. The three remaining glass panels are fine. Movement is running. Note that lower left of movement is marked with a factory name and "Made in France". Ht. 6.5"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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DESCRIPTION:
French, 8 day quarter column and cloisonne enamel miniature carriage timepiece with serpentine front retailed by Howard M.Patch Ltd., Montreal, c1900
CONDITION:
small gilt and enameled case in as found condition with general wear to the gilding from handling the case. Original porcelain dial is perfect and hands are original. Original lever platform is intact with good balance action. Ht. 4.5"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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DESCRIPTION:
French, 8 day, guilloche violet enamel over embossed sterling silver case, lever movement travel or desk timepiece. c.1890
CONDITION:
hall marked case is in nice condition with a couple of small dings from usage and the purple enamel recoated and restored; wear to embossed leather rear cover; green material renewed. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. Movement is in running condition, wind, set and regulate from top hinged rear access door. Ht. 4.5"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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DESCRIPTION:
French, Brass Cased Carriage Clock, (signed L.F. Paris), grand sonnerie with calendar and alarm in an Anglaise case with Corinthian columns. a lever on the base can select Gde Sonnerie, Silent or Quart's. Makers trademark is a shaped shield with the letters LF, and the city "Paris" showing above, serial #3231. We could not find this exact trademark, c1900
CONDITION:
overall in very good original condition and original platform, hands, gongs and hardware intact. Beveled glass is all outstanding. Original silvering on main and subsidiary dials still very good. Except for a couple of very small dings along the leading edge of the top, the case would be outstanding...it is still quite nice. Ht 7.6"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$5600
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DESCRIPTION:
French, Brass Cased Carriage clock, Anglaise Riche case with Corinthian columns, time, strike and repeat, with aviary panels to the sides plus the dial mask, birds and flowers cast / pressed into the panels and then carefully chased and gilded, c1900
CONDITION:
repeat button is there, but has passed to one side of the lever and needs attn. Original silvered platform is intact. Some circles on the rear plate are only drops of lacquer. Original silvered platform is intact and running briskly; strike needs attention and time train will stop when it warns. Does not appear serious. Round porcelain dial is excellent; a little dirt will clean away. A clock with similar hand work on the panels can be seen in the Fanelli/Terwilliger book on carriage clocks, page 49. Ht 8" (all heights are to top of handle in up position). Ht 7.5"
ESTIMATE:
$4500
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$5500
PRICE SOLD:
$3700
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DESCRIPTION:
French, Brass Cased Carriage Clock, in an architectural case with Corinthian columns and a pediment top with original silvered platform visible through rectangular lens at top. This is a time, strike, repeat and alarm carriage clock, c1900
CONDITION:
the porcelain dial is perfect (retailers name has worn off over time), hands are original as is the platform and all components. Ht 8.6"
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
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DESCRIPTION:
French, Brass cased carriage timepiece with embossed platform and duplex escapement, the balance with bat wings. There is a large seconds hand above 12 that completes its minute circle in 36 seconds, c1900
CONDITION:
the case has been professionally polished and re-gilded; it is outstanding. The porcelain dial is excellent. Hands are original. movement is clean and ticking robustly. Alarms loudly on a rear mounted bell. Ht 6.6"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
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DESCRIPTION:
Henry Capt, Genève Switzerland miniature carriage clock / travel clock key wind key set movement with platform lever escapement in leather covered brass rectangular case with Roman numeral white enamel dial, s#291
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks), the movement is oxidized with a scratch near lower right plate screw but is otherwise in very good condition. The leather covering has been lost from 75% of front and 100% of top of case but is present on sides and rear. The dial is in excellent condition and has no hairlines visible with a few nicks and pricks in crystal. Ht 2 1/4"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$110
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DESCRIPTION:
Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Convoy" 8 day gold plated time, strike and repeat carriage clock, c1906
CONDITION:
ornate cases' original patina shows some appropriate wear, one beveled glass panel has some bottom cracks, white porcelain dial has a few very faint hairlines. Movement will need cleaning. 6.5" high.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Brass and Copper Co., Ansonia Conn., shelf clock 8 day time and strike two weight driven movement in rosewood veneered case with multicolor reverse painted lower tablet with gold leaf molding and painted zinc dial, c1870
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish in great condition. The dial has minor flaking on dial between 9 and 10. The label is intact and in good condition. Ht 33" Dial 11"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co. "Cabinet D", 8 day time/strike cabinet series model mantel clock, c.1910.
CONDITION:
oak case with brass trimmings in as found condition in original finish. Brass trimmings have tarnished to the current look. Original dial, hands and pendulum. Top fancy finial is missing. Movement is signed. Ht. 20.5"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$525
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Ansonia Clock Co., "Bijou", 8 day time/strike cast metal mantel clock. c.1904
CONDITION:
nicely restored Syrian Bronze case with contrasting gold mounts. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are also original. Movement is signed. Ht.14.5"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Ansonia Clock Co., "Brooklyn" model wall clock, time only, spring, 8-day in a metal case of cast and sheet brass with wooden back board, c1880.
CONDITION:
the dial paper is new, the lower tablet is home made and the pendulum is incorrect. The balance of this rare clock appears original. There are no extra holes in the back board. There is some rust on the click springs and other steel parts that will need attention. Some potential here. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1750
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$2750
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
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Ansonia Clock Co., "Jumper No. 1", 30 hour bobbing doll novelty timepiece. Movement supported by a single pole, nickel plated stand, the pin pallet movement runs by the action of the ceramic doll bobbing up and down. Doll is a replacement. c.1894
CONDITION:
a very clean timepiece in as a found condition with normal oxidation to the metal. Original paper dial has turned quite dark from age. Hands are original. Movement is in running condition with the doll showing lively action, but would probably benefit from a cleaning. H. 15.3"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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Ansonia Clock Co., "Monarch", 8 day time/strike walnut mantel clock. c.1880
CONDITION:
refinished walnut case in nice clean condition. Original paper dial has age darkened with some stains and wear. Hands are original. Original tablet's applied design is pretty much worn off. Bronze finish on the figure head is worn. Clock has a very nice cut glass pendulum. Movement is signed. Ht.24.5"
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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Ansonia Clock Co., "Queen Charlotte", 8 day time and strike wall clock, c1900
CONDITION:
oak case model in very fine condition in original finish. Original finials, hands and pendulum. Dial paper has been replaced. Overall a very nice example. Ht. 40"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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Ansonia Clock Co., "Queen Mary", 8 day time and strike spring driven wall clock, c1901
CONDITION:
walnut case in very nice condition in original finish. Original paper dial is very nice for its age with a little wear. Pendulum and hands are original. Movement is signed. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Novelty No. 807", WHISTLER, 8 day lever movement novelty figural timepiece, c1914
CONDITION:
a bronze finish spelter case that aged to a nice patina. Original ivorine dial and hands. The movement will need to be cleaned as it runs for a while and stops. This statue of a whistling boy is desirable and does not turn up that often. Ht 14"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Huntress Swing", 8 day swinging arm timepiece, the movement contained within the canister, commonly called the "Tin Can" arm, c.1885.
CONDITION:
gilt trim on the canister is well preserved while the rods have lost most of the gilt from handling. The nickel plating on the canister is fairly worn. The statue is aged to a nice patina with the bronze finish being the best preserved on the support arm. On other areas it has worn off. It is our opinion that the dial paper was changed. There are a couple of very small paint chips on the base. Hands are original. Ht.24.5"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Bahia" oak 8 day time and strike wall clock, c1904
CONDITION:
golden oak case has been nicely refinished, original painted metal dial has some slight toning, old wavy glass, good rear label, movement may need cleaning. 38.5" high.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Queen Anne" wall clock 8 day time & strike spring driven movement in walnut case with paper over metal dial, c1900
CONDITION:
outstanding original condition including finish, dial, hands, pendulum and key. The only detraction is the top right side return molding is absent. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, Bedford 8 day time and strike hanging oak gingerbread clock, c1894
CONDITION:
rarer wall version with old worn original surface, silver stencil glass, toned paper dial and fancy plated pendulum. Barn fresh case can be left as is or refinished to golden color visible under door frame. Movement will need cleaning. Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "King" 8 day time and strike spring driven walnut mantel clock, c1901
CONDITION:
old smooth finish with a few scratches, door looks slightly lighter and possibly refinished. Nice rear label, gold stencil tablet, clean dial and nickel pendulum. Movement needs cleaning. 24" high.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$550
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "La Versailles" cast metal and porcelain panel 8 day time and strike spring driven mantel clock, c1914
CONDITION:
original rich gold finish is very bright and clean with only slight wear, porcelain panel and dial also show no problems, good beveled glass. Movement needs cleaning. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Monarch" 8 day time and strike spring driven walnut mantel clock, c1880
CONDITION:
original old finish, paper dial, patterned dial surround, tablet and 2-barrel pendulum. Case has a few minor losses including the bottom drawer's fancy front and the top finial's handles. Rear label no longer legible. Ht 24.5"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$250
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, Ormonde enameled iron 8 day time and strike mantel clock, c1914.
CONDITION:
very nice condition with bright brass accents, original black gloss finish with just a few small blemishes, green metal frieze and fluted columns, double sunk porcelain dial, beveled glass, and visible escapement with steel pallets. Movement looks clean but may need service. Rear door a replacement (minor issue). 11.5" high.
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Queen Mab" wall clock 8 day time and strike movement in walnut case, c1904
CONDITION:
finish and painted metal dial are in very nice original condition, good pendulum bob and rear label. Movement may need cleaning. Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$650
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Racine" figural mantel clock with 8 day time and strike spring driven movment in bronze finish cast metal case, c1901
CONDITION:
old original finish has appropriate wear. Good beveled glass, but porcelain dial has a chip, with copper showing, below the time winding hole. Round movement may need cleaning. Ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, mantel clock slate and marble 8 day time and strike, c1904
CONDITION:
very nice imported stone case with one repaired top corner. The white enamel dial (2 small cracks) has visible steel-pallet escapement. Extra thick beveled glass has just a few tiny chips. Movement may need cleaning. Ht 10"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Spartan" mantel clock 8 day time and strike spring driven movement in walnut case, c1883
CONDITION:
nice old finish with a few scratches, silver stencil tablet with peacock, two barrel pendulum, original beat scale and paper dial with slight toning, good rear label. Movement will need cleaning. Ht 18"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$110
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Tivoli" cabinet clock 8 day spring driven time and strike movement in walnut case, c1885
CONDITION:
old finish with some areas of crusty dark varnish. Porcelain dial with pressed brass center. Movement may need cleaning. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$130
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Tivoli" cabinet clock 8 day time and strike spring driven movement in walnut case, c1895
CONDITION:
old smooth rubbed finish in very nice condition, paper dial has some toning, good rear label, movement may need cleaning. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$120
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Forestville Mfg. Co., ogee shelf clock 8 day time and strike weight driven movement in manogany veneer case, c1850
CONDITION:
mahogany veneered case in very nice condition in an old finish with a couple of minor chips. Original painted and signed dial is nice with some very minor loss. Hands are period and although a little short could be original. Mirror is a replacement. Signed fancy plate movement is original. Dark but readable label inside case. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$175
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$275
PRICE SOLD:
$110
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Forestville Mfg. Co., J. C. Brown shelf clock 8 day time and strike weight driven movement in column & cornice mahogany veneer case, c1850
CONDITION:
mahogany veneered case in good condition in an old finish with numerous veneer chips on the door, base and top. Original painted dial has a crack. Both glasses are original, but damaged and backed up with another piece of glass to stabilize them. Fancy plate movement. Hands are original. Dark, but readable label. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$175
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$275
PRICE SOLD:
$150
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Forestville Mfg. Co., J. C. Brown, 8-day wall acorn or lyre timepiece reproduction.
CONDITION:
nice mahogany veneered copy of a rather rare and sought after model. Nicely painted tablet that is flaking. Painted dial with some scratches. Half movement is the type you would find in this case. If you are looking to own a wall lyre and cannot afford an original, this example would make a nice addition to a collection. Ht. 28".
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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J. C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., 30-hour time/strike cottage style shelf clock with ripple molding. c.1850
CONDITION:
refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition. The bottom strip on the case has lost a sliver of wood. Both glasses are original. Original signed painted dial has some wear to the numbers, but the area outside the chapter ring has been repainted with a slightly different color paint in an attempt to fix paint loss. This repaired area does not show when the door is closed. Hands are original. Movement is signed. Blue label inside case. Movement has recently been serviced. Ht.15"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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J. C. Brown, Forestville Mfg. Co., 30-hour time/strike miniature beehive clock. c1850
CONDITION:
refinished rosewood veneered case is in very nice clean condition. Dial has been repainted. Hands look to be original. Movement has recently been serviced. Tablet has had some restoration. Ht. 15.25"
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Litchfield Mfg Co., Litchfield, Conn., paper mache case made for J. C. Brown, Forestville, Conn. shelf clock 8 day time and strike spring driven movement with painted metal dial, c1850
CONDITION:
the paper mache case is in outstanding original condition with mother of pearl inlays, multicolor floral designs and gold highlights. The case has both Brown & Litchfield labels in excellent condition. Ht 14 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass., "Girandole" wall clock 8 day time only weight driven movement in gold leafed mahogany case with reverse painted convex throat and lower glass tablets and painted metal dial, dated 1972
CONDITION:
there is a slight flake to gold leaf on bracket base and small flakes to several balls. Otherwise it is in outstanding and original condition. The case is marked "3", "72" and "MCIP". Ht 44"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$4500
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Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass., "Lyre Banjo" wall clock 8 day time only weight driven movement in carved mahogany case with reverse painted throat tablet and painted metal dial, date 1972
CONDITION:
excellent and original condition. The weight is a replacement. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3400
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Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass., "Massachusetts Shelf Clock" with 8 day time only weight driven movement in mahogany and mahogany veneer case with painted metal dial, dated 1971
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with glue repairs on fretwork and some veneer lifting on base and is stamped "3", "71" and "MCIP". One pin to secure hood is a replacement. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass, 8-day weight driven banded case patent or banjo timepiece signed on the movement, case, dial and weight. This is number 21, c1982
CONDITION:
mahogany and mahogany veneer banded case in very fine condition. Original tablets by Moberg, dial, hands, eagle finial and stamped weight. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., "Girandole" 8 day gilt weight driven banjo timepiece, dated 1989
CONDITION:
this timepiece is like new condition with beautiful glasses by Tom Moberg. The case is stamped "1-89". The movement is signed. This is from one of Camos' early production runs as the pendulum bob is plain and not the decorative embossed type you find on his later production. Ht 44"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$3700
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., "Girandole" wall clock 8 day time only weight driven movement in gold leafed mahogany case with convex reverse painted throat and lower Aurora tablets and painted metal dial, dated 1989
CONDITION:
there is a small flake to gold leafing on bottom left side. Otherwise it is in excellent original condition. Ht 48"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$3333
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., "Gold Front Presentation Banjo" wall clock 8 day time only weight driven movement in gold leafed mahogany case with reverse painted tablets and painted metal dial, dated 1993
CONDITION:
the clock is in outstanding, "like new" and original condition with gold leafing of the highest quality. Ht 43"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2800
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., "Grandmother Clock" 8 day time only weight driven movement in Roxbury style inlaid mahogany case with painted metal dial and rocking ship, c1982
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with proper Campos brand and date stamp. The original weight is also stamped "FOSTER CAMPOS". Ht 60"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2500
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., "Lyre Banjo" 8 day mahogany weight driven timepiece. c1989
CONDITION:
carved mahogany case in overall excellent condition. Case is marked no. 11. Movement and weight is stamped with his mark. Ht. 42"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., "Mahogany Girandole" wall clock 8 day time only weight driven movement in mahogany non-gilded case with rope front throat, Moberg signed tablets and pierced hands, c1999
CONDITION:
this is a one owner clock in excellent original condition, all properly marked, with original sale receipt from Foster Campos. The all mahogany non-gilded style is unusual and impressive. Ht 45"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$4300
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., "Miniature Banjo" 8 day spring driven lever escapement movement timepiece, c1980
CONDITION:
Mahogany banded case in overall very nice condition. Painted dial has some minor scratches at the winding arbor and a circular scratch most likely caused by the hour hand rubbing the dial. Case is numbered 30. Case is stamped on the back. Ht. 21".
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., 8 day mahogany banded case weight driven banjo timepiece, c1982
CONDITION:
Mahogany banded case in overall excellent to outstanding condition. Well cared for and in running order. Movement and weight are stamped with Campo's marks. Case is stamped no. 1.Moberg signed glasses. Ht. 42"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Foster Campos, Pembroke, Mass., miniature reproduction "Howard No. 5 Banjo" 8 day spring driven timepiece, c1988
CONDITION:
mahogany case in excellent condition in original finish is stamped No. 7 with original tablets, dial and hands. Ht 14.25"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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