DESCRIPTION:
Anglo American burl and inlaid walnut 8 days, time and strike, wall clock with E. N. Welch movement, c1880
CONDITION:
the case, as usual with these English clocks, is nicely made and has a mirror behind the brass barrel pendulum. The original finish is dry, and there are some minor age separations. A bonus is the large early photo mounted on the bottom bracket. The arched painted metal dial now has a later paper dial attached to it. The movement has the Welch stamps. The hands are too thick and short, and one bottom finial is absent. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$275
-
$375
PRICE SOLD:
$260
DESCRIPTION:
Anglo-American papier-mâché wall clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven movement probably by New Haven, c1875
CONDITION:
this uncommon decorative case, with little mother-of-pearl inserts, is in very nice overall condition, including a cute little dog head painted at the bottom above a well-repaired small break. The patterned lower glass, and the convex upper glass in its brass bezel, both are fine. The painted metal unsigned dial has some minor flaking at the edges and near the center hole. Front surround is papier-mâché, box and back are wood as normal. Ht 29.5"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$90
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Brass and Copper Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Terry's Patent Calendar", 8 day, time and strike, weight rosewood veneered shelf clock. c1870
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood veneered case in nice condition with restoration. The curved veneered area on the door is a slightly rough compared to the rest of the molding. The molding on top of the case has been replaced. Original painted dial with some small patches of loss. Tablet is original. Hands are original. The tips on the drop finials are missing. Clean label inside case. Ht 32.75"
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$550
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Brass Co., Ansonia, Conn. rosewood 8 days, time and strike, shelf clock, c1860
CONDITION:
this is similar to the Venetian and Peking models, but from the low-production period of the company when this factory label is rarely seen. There is an old crazed finish and some veneer loses, but the case still looks good with its floral tablet and painted metal dial which has been touched up. The alarm works are absent. 18"
ESTIMATE:
$100
-
$200
PRICE SOLD:
$90
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co, New York, "Turin" enameled iron shelf clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven movement, and with Ansonia patent hard rubber dial, c1883
CONDITION:
there is a fresh coat of glossy black paint on the iron, and new green paint on the flat columns, but an older surface on the intricate cast brass ornaments. Thereis wear to the gold numerals on the rubber dial; also an old added floral transfer.. The beaded bezel and thick beveled glass are fine. The movement looks dark and dusty, and needs a pendulum (Proper replacements are available from Timesavers in Arizona). A nearly complete rear paper label confirms the model name. Ht 16.5"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$170
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Coral", 8 day, time and strike, crystal regulator mantel clock, c1914
CONDITION:
Brass case in good condition is tarnished from wear to the lacquer finish. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands and pendulum are original. Beveled glass panels are fine. Ht 9.75"
ESTIMATE:
$100
-
$200
PRICE SOLD:
$160
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Monarch", walnut 8 days, time, strike and alarm mantel clock. c1880
CONDITION:
this fancy case has some crusty varnish but a good overall look. The multicolor bezel and patterned glass tablet are fine, the bottom drawer is intact, the paper dial has darkened a bit and has a stain by the 6, the two-barrel pendulum has one dent, and the rear label indicates both Ansonia and Brooklyn manufacturing. Ht 24.5"
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$375
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Parisian" walnut 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, c1875
CONDITION:
the walnut case has its nicely rubbed original finish, patterned glass, paper dial with some wear, fancy nickel pendulum, and partial label on the back. Ht 23.5"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$180
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Pompeii", 8 day, time and strike, enameled iron case mantel clock. c1904
CONDITION:
Enameled iron case with some wear to the finish on both sides at the base, some scratches on the top and wear to the applied gold highlights. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. Movement is signed. Ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$100
-
$200
PRICE SOLD:
$450
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., "Romance" cast metal N. Muller No.166 8 days, time and strike, figural mantel clock, c1874
CONDITION:
the ornate and detailed case has an old worn patina, but is a nice example of this Muller design used by Ansonia before their move to New York. The original paper dial is somewhat worn. The Connecticut movement needs a pendulum. Ht 21"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., 30 hour, Mahogany veneer cottage timepiece, c1880
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in original finish with some veneer loss on the door and sides of the base. Original painted dial with some minor loss. Hands and tablet are original. Label notes Brooklyn Factory. Ht 12"
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$55
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Belgium" enameled iron 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, c1904
CONDITION:
this exuberant case is in mostly original condition with some slight wear to the black paint but a lot of shine left on the cast griffins, paw feet, bezel and molding. The paper dial is somewhat faded and stained. The bezel and convex glass are new, as are the pendulum and rear case door. Ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$250
-
$400
PRICE SOLD:
$310
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Don Juan" and "Don Caesar" pair of cast metal side pieces with Japanese Bronze finish, c1904
CONDITION:
these figures are lighter and a bit smaller than the other pair in our sale. They show an original old patina with some wear, and both sword blades are absent. Their bases are unlike the round bases shown in Ly, more like fancier bases shown with some larger Ansonia figures. Ht 20"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$200
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Don Juan" and "Don Caesar" pair of cast metal side pieces with Japanese Bronze finish, c1904
CONDITION:
these heavy imposing figures show an original old patina with some wear. The statues are detailed and complete, identified with fancy plates. Their bases are unlike the round bases shown in Ly, more like fancier bases shown under some larger figures. Ht 21"
ESTIMATE:
$275
-
$325
PRICE SOLD:
$280
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Drop Octagon, Gilt" mahogany 8 days, time, strike and alarm wall clock, c1883
CONDITION:
this clock is in overall good original condition with minor veneer losses, intact gilt moldings, original paper dial and inside label, old glasses and patina on the brass bezel. Ht 19.5"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Parisian" shelf clock, 8 days time and strike, spring driven movement in an oak case, c1874,
CONDITION:
the ornate wood case appears to have been refinished and could use some polish. The top finial has lost its little top ball. The patterned glass, signed gong base, fancy pendulum, and slightly worn paper dial all are original. Ht 23"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$160
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Peer" brass and beveled glass 8 days, time and strike, crystal regulator with visible escapement, c1914
CONDITION:
the fancy brass ornaments retain the original somewhat worn "rich gold" patina, and other brass shows some dark tarnish. The beveled glasses are good except for a small corner break in the front door. The porcelain dial has a few hairlines by the winding holes; the pallet pins are steel; the front door knob is absent; the simulated mercury pendulum is bright with some cloudiness inside the glass tubes.
ESTIMATE:
$275
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$375
PRICE SOLD:
$270
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Queen Anne" oak 8 days, time and strike, spring driven wall clock, c1901
CONDITION:
the fancy carved and turned case has been refinished with a glossy top coat, and the paper dial and glass are new. A small bottom wood piece has detached but can be easily glued in place. No label. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$325
-
$425
PRICE SOLD:
$425
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Regulator A" walnut 8 days, time and strike, spring driven wall clock, c1890
CONDITION:
the original finish is in very good condition with just minor scuffs and scratches, and the paper dial is original with slight wear and toning. Inside is a nice blue/gold label and celluloid beat scale. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$250
-
$400
PRICE SOLD:
$210
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Regulator A" walnut 8 days, time and strike, spring driven wall clock, c1900
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish in good condition. The inner paper dial is old and toned; the outer is whiter and perhaps newer. Inside is a good beat scale and black label still readable. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$250
-
$400
PRICE SOLD:
$180
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Sydney" shelf clock, 8 days time and strike, spring driven movement in an ash case, c1886
CONDITION:
the surface has an old patina, and the black "trimmings" have some paint losses that have been inked in. The patterned glass, double-barrel pendulum, large beat scale, and worn paper dial all appear original, but the rear partial label is totally dark. Ht
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$290
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Tauric" set of cast metal 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock and candelabra pair, c1901
CONDITION:
the original polished surfaces are still very good, with some minor discoloration mostly on the side pieces. The signed dial and beveled glass are fine. The small round movement needs a pendulum. Ht of clock 17.5", candlestands are 19" to tops of detachable finials
ESTIMATE:
$250
-
$400
PRICE SOLD:
$260
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, "Tunis" walnut 8 days, time and strike, cabinet clock, c1900
CONDITION:
the case has been nicely refinished, and there are remnants of the original rear label. The original paper dial, with its fancy brass center, is very good. The flat glass and its beaded brass bezel also are fine. The hour hand does not advance with the minute hand, so some attention is needed. Ht 14"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$350
PRICE SOLD:
$120
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, 30 hours, cast metal novelty timepiece with painted blown glass center, c1900
CONDITION:
we do not see this model in Ly or past auctions, but the paper dial shows the Ansonia trademark and name along the bottom edge. The cast top and bottom have an old worn patina, and there is paint loss from the interior of the glass jar. The movement is an alarm clock style pin pallet unit, and does not tick. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$100
-
$150
PRICE SOLD:
$65
DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, Plato 30 hours, time only, flick clock with blue and gold cards, c1907
CONDITION:
there is an old dark patina on the lacquered brass, and the glass cylinder is fine. The gold numbers are a bit worn, and one has detached but is still in the case. The little finger that holds the cards in place appears to be broken. Ht to top of handle 6"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$375
DESCRIPTION:
Atkins Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and alarm, cottage timepiece, c1870
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in original finish. Original painted dial with some loss at the winding arbor, on the edges and at the mounting screws. Hands are original. Clean label inside case. Original tablet with minor background loss. Case design patented by Soloman Spring. Ht 10"
ESTIMATE:
$50
-
$100
PRICE SOLD:
$190
DESCRIPTION:
Atkins Porter and Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight brass movement OG shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered clock in nice condition with what appears to be a new shellac finish over an old one with some veneer loss on the sides and in a couple on the flat outer edge. Original painted dial with loss and poor inpainting at the mounting pins and the bottom edge. Hands are original. Very clean label inside case. Ht 26"
ESTIMATE:
$100
-
$200
PRICE SOLD:
$95
DESCRIPTION:
Attleboro Clock Co., Attleboro, Mass., "Improved Royal Assortment -C", 8 day, time and strike, Pressed oak kitchen clock. This was a firm that had clocks made and retailed by them. Firms such as Ansonia, Waterbury and Ingraham supplied them with clocks, c1900
CONDITION:
Refinished oak case in good condition with a repair to the Crest. Original paper dial has age darkened. Hands, tablet and pendulum are original. An unusual feature for the movement is the use of steel plates rather than brass. Nice clean label on back of case. This clock probably made for Attleboro by E. Ingraham & Co,, as they were using steel plates in 1900. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$75
-
$150
PRICE SOLD:
$110
DESCRIPTION:
Berger & Wuerker, Leipzig, Germany "Berliner" style walnut 8 days, time and strike, spring driven wall clock, c1912
CONDITION:
we attribute the maker to the "B&W" trademark stamp on the German movement. The unusual solid wood case is well made and in good condition, with "C" carved into the crest. The brass dial has some polish residue in the engraved numbers and corners. The shaped front glass is heavy and beveled, but its door is hinged strangely and needs caution when opening. Nice beat scale below the open well where the brass pendulum bob swings. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$110
DESCRIPTION:
Bradley Mfg. Co., Southington, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, decorated iron front with MOP shelf clock, c1852
CONDITION:
Painted iron front case in nice condition with losses and repairs. Paper dial has age darkened with stains. Hands appear to be later replacements. Fairly clean label inside case. Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$350
DESCRIPTION:
Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, mahogany veneer beehive mantel clock. c1850.
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old and possibly original finish. A couple of veneer chips on the base and a small area on the back edge near the top. Some age cracks to the wood door bezel. Original painted dial with some minor loss at the center hole and at the winding arbors. Tablet is a replacement. Hands are original. Key escutcheon is cracked. Clean label inside case. Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DESCRIPTION:
Bristol Brass & Clock Co., New York, 8 day, time and strike, Nicholas Muller No. 54 iron front shelf clock. Another example of this clock appears in "Two Hundred Years of American Clocks and Watches by Chris Bailey", pg 154, c1860
CONDITION:
The painted finish appears to have been restored some time ago and has mellowed to a nice appearance. The paper dial has been replaced as well. Hands are period and most likely original. Clean label inside the case. A very interesting patriotic theme in this Muller design topped by an American eagle with spread wings. "EAGLE" model patented 1856 Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$325
DESCRIPTION:
C. & N. Jerome, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, mahogany round side shelf clock. c1839
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case with some veneer chips on the base and a small repair on the top left corner. Original upper glass with some loss. Original dial with wear to some of the numbers. Hands and weights are original. Bottom tablet looks to be original with some wear. Original blue backboard paper and card label. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$325
DESCRIPTION:
Chas. Terwilliger/Horolovar Co., Bronxville, NY reproduction 8 days, Ignatz flying pendulum clock, c1970
CONDITION:
including original box and instructions. Ht 10"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$160
DESCRIPTION:
Chauncey Goodrich, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, Mahogany veneered glass side panels small case shelf clock. c1855
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in original finish with some veneer chips on the back edges, a small area right side front and left side top molding. There is some damage to the top front molding. Original dial pan repainted. One of the hands maybe a replacement as they do not match. Original tablet of the Mt. Carmel area in Hamden, Conn. Ht 13"
ESTIMATE:
$125
-
$200
PRICE SOLD:
$200
DESCRIPTION:
Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., "Union Model", 30 hour, time and strike, rosewood veneered shelf clock. c1850
CONDITION:
Mahogany and rosewood veneered case in very nice clean condition in original finish. Paint on the original dial pan appears to be original with some loss at the mounting screws. Hands are original. Movement is signed. Ht 13.75"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$140
DESCRIPTION:
Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, cottage timepiece, c1850
CONDITION:
Softwood and mahogany veneered case in original finish. Original tablet with loss. Original painted dial with loss at the mounting pins and winding arbor. Minute hand maybe a replacement. Movement is signed. Ht 12"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DESCRIPTION:
Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, and alarm, mahogany veneer column clock with OG top and bottom molding. c1852
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in good condition in original finish with some veneer loss on the base. Most of the gilding on the columns remains intact under a dark shellac. Original painted dial with some loss at the mounting screws and some small scattered chipped areas. Hands are original. Tablet is a replacement. Movement is signed. Clean label inside case. Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$100
-
$200
PRICE SOLD:
$85
DESCRIPTION:
Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, flat front empire shelf clock, c1850
CONDITION:
Refinished bird's-eye maple veneered case in good condition with some veneer loss on the base, some chips on the left side and on the top left corner. Original painted wood dial is in good condition with some loss at the mounting points. Hands and " Old Connecticut State House" tablet are original. Clean label inside case. Movement is signed. Ht 24.25"
ESTIMATE:
$175
-
$275
PRICE SOLD:
$325
DESCRIPTION:
Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 30 hours, time and strike, fusee shelf clock, c1848
CONDITION:
there is some loss of the mother-of-pearl, some fading of the gold decoration and wear on the paint surfaces. The original painted dial has some paint loss around the mounting screws and the winding holes. The fusee movement is properly signed. The minute hand is short. There is a 1906 repair sticker inside the door. Ht 13"
ESTIMATE:
$300
-
$500
PRICE SOLD:
$230
DESCRIPTION:
Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, gilt column and cornice shelf clock. c1850
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case in good condition with some small veneer chips on the base, a couple by the door knob and a repair on the right corner of the cornice. Original painted dial with minor loss at the winding arbors and the mounting pins. Hands appear to be original. Tablet is original with some wear. Columns look to have been gold painted. Ht 18.25"
ESTIMATE:
$175
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$350
DESCRIPTION:
Chauncey Jerome, New Haven, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, rosewood round gothic or beehive shelf clock. c1850
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in fairly nice condition with some veneer loss on the base and what looks like a small number of worm holes on the curved front molding. Original painted dial with Arabic numbers which is unusual has some minor loss at the mounting screws and a small flake in the center. Frosted tablets looks to be a later replacement. Movement is signed. Clean label inside case. Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$175
-
$225
PRICE SOLD:
$160
DESCRIPTION:
Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass., mahogany 8 days, ship's bells mantel clock, 1918
CONDITION:
this appears to be #87 of the "Babro" wood-case clocks as shown on page 130 of Demeter. The original finish is in good condition, the signed silvered dial has yellowed and faded a bit, and the hands have lost some gold color. The convex beveled glass is fine, but one top side molding is loose and there are some minor shrinkage cracks. The movement is #124764. Ht 10.5"
ESTIMATE:
$300
-
$400
PRICE SOLD:
$375
DESCRIPTION:
Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 4" incomplete in a walnut case, weight driven wall clock, time only, c1880
CONDITION:
this is an incomplete Seth Thomas Regulator No. 4, a miniature version of the Seth Thomas No. 19, a $12000 clock if complete. There is a nicely figured back panel. Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$75
-
$100
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
DESCRIPTION:
Colonial Clock Co., Zeeland, Michigan, reproduction oak 8 days, time and strike, weight driven wall clock, c1980
CONDITION:
this heavy solid oak clock is in very good original condition, with a crack across the lower front glass and the bottom finial broken and reattached. The German movement strikes on a large coil gong and swings a gridiron pendulum. The lacquered brass weights have small scratches. Ht
ESTIMATE:
$250
-
$400
PRICE SOLD:
$240
DESCRIPTION:
Connecticut Clock Co., 54 John Street, New York, 30 hour, time and strike, mahogany veneer OG shelf clock. c1855
CONDITION:
It looks like rosewood veneer under a dark original finish with chips to the veneer on the bottom edge and a couple of places on the left side. Original painted dial is very clean with some minor loss and inpainting at the bottom mounting pins. It is also stamped on the dial: "Conn. Clock Co., Polished Pinions No. 1". Tablet is original with some minor loss. Movement is stamped "Morse No. 1". Miles Morse, Jr., manufactured movements during the 1850s at Thomaston, CT. A very ornate label inside with an image of a steam locomotive. Examples from this company are uncommon. Ht 25.75"
ESTIMATE:
$100
-
$200
PRICE SOLD:
$350
DESCRIPTION:
D. Gumbiner, New York, Swiss double sided heavy brass and beveled glass partner's clock, 8 days, time only, spring driven movement, c1955
CONDITION:
good running order (winds, sets and ticks). The lacquer surface is worn and somewhat darkened. Dials have applied bass numbers; one side very good, the other dial has some scratches. Gumbiner was a small prestigious Madison Avenue jewelry retailer. Ht 3.5"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DESCRIPTION:
Daniel Pratt, Jr., Reading, Mass., 30 hour, time, strike and alarm, weight wood movement OG sides and splat top shelf clock, c1843
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in nice condition in original finish. The right chimney top has a small piece missing. Original painted dial is very clean with some minor loss at the mounting pins. Hands are original. Mirror in the door is a replacement. Clean label inside case. Ht 28"
ESTIMATE:
$125
-
$200
PRICE SOLD:
$130
DESCRIPTION:
E. & A. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, scallop front shelf clock. c1853
CONDITION:
Gold decorated case in original finish with small piece of the scalloped edge at the bottom missing and repair at the top. Original painted dial with some wear and loss along the edges and at the mounting screws. Gilt door looks to have been painted with gold paint a long time ago and mellowed. Original tablet with loss along the border area. Hands maybe a replacement as the minute looks a little short. Ht 17"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$130
DESCRIPTION:
E. & A. Ingraham, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, scallop front shelf clock. c1853
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in original finish with a crack in the cross member at the top of the door and a couple of tiny chips at the top of the case. Original painted dial with some loss at the mounting pins and at the winding arbors Hands are original. Bottom tablet is original. Readable but stained label inside case Ht 17"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$120
DESCRIPTION:
E. & G.W. Bartholomew, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement half column & splat shelf clock, c1830
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in very nice condition in an old finish. Stenciling on the columns and splat looks to be original. Original painted dial is very nice for its age with some very minor loss. Nice set of original eagle hands. Clean label inside the case. Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$175
-
$275
PRICE SOLD:
$180
DESCRIPTION:
E. C. Brewster & Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, iron back plate and brass movement, half round molding with cornice top shelf clock, c1840
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood and mahogany veneered case with some veneer repairs on the base. Original painted dial has darkened over time with loss at the winding arbors. Replaced tablet is by Moberg. Hands are original. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$170
DESCRIPTION:
E. C. Brewster & Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time and strike, iron back plate movement cornice top shelf clock, c1840
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and rosewood veneered case in nice condition with a couple tiny chips on the cornice and couple on the bevel edges. Dial has been repainted. Bottom tablet is original with restoration of the border. The top border surrounding the dial has been restored. Hour hand is original. Minute is a replacement. Nice card label inside case. Ht 20.5"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn. "Treasure" mahogany finish 8 days, time and duplex strike (ding-dong) banjo clock, c1934
CONDITION:
the case has its old original worn and lightly crazed finish, with no damage or losses. Brass bezel, balls, eagle finial and sidearms have an old patina. Glasses are very good, the silvered dial is a bit worn and tarnished. and there is a partial rear label. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Admiral Dewey", 8 day, time and strike, oak kitchen clock, c1899
CONDITION:
Oak case has been refinished. Original paper dial has age darkened with the center area having a newer piece replaced. Door glass is a replacement. Pendulum bob looks to have been gold painted. Ht 23"
ESTIMATE:
$100
-
$150
PRICE SOLD:
$130
DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Domino", 8 day, time and strike, enameled wood case mantel clock. c1886
CONDITION:
Black enameled case in original finish with some small wear spots on some of the sharp corners of the case. Original paper has darkened a little with some light wear. Hands are original. Gold highlights in the incised lines in the case have faded away. Nice label inside case. Ht 16"
ESTIMATE:
$500
-
$700
PRICE SOLD:
$400
DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Paladin", 8 day, time and strike, walnut shelf clock, c1884
CONDITION:
Walnut case in original grungy finish. Most of the gilding in the incised decoration on the case has faded away. Original paper dial has age darkened with some loss at six o'clock. Hands are original. Original tablet with some wear. Nice label on back of case. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$75
-
$150
PRICE SOLD:
$130
DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham & Co., Bristol, Conn., "Venetian" 30 hour, time and strike, small Venetian model shelf clock. c1880
CONDITION:
Rosewood and mahogany veneered case in original finish with some wear to the finish on the doors. Original paper dial has age darkened. Original tablet and hands. The gilding on the columns has been restored. Ht 13"
ESTIMATE:
$225
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$325
PRICE SOLD:
$170
DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham and Co., Bristol, Conn. "Doric" rosewood 30 hours, time, strike and alarm shelf clock, c1880
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished but could use another surface coat to finish the job. There are minor age cracks, but very good overall condition, with a decent worn paper dial and old peacock tablet. Almost best of all are the three labels: the factory one inside and then two for Samuel Simpson of Philadelphia. Ht 16"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$65
DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham and Co., Bristol, Conn., "Ionic Mosaic" 8 days, time only, figure 8 wall clock, c1911
CONDITION:
this case has been brightly refinished, somewhat reducing the mosaic effect. The original green bottom glass is nice, as is the painted metal dial. The inside label mostly is present but nearly illegible. Ht 21.5"
ESTIMATE:
$200
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$300
PRICE SOLD:
$280
DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham Co., Bristol, Conn., "Chinese" wood 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, c1929
CONDITION:
we do not see this rare model in Ly, but it's name is clear on the rear label. The original surface and elaborate Asian decoration are in good condition with minor scratches and darkening. The dial, glass and bezel also are good originals. The movement needs a pendulum, easily obtained from Timesavers in Arizona. Ht 9.75"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$220
DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham Co., Bristol, Conn., "Domino" 8 days, time and strike, black painted wood mantel clock. c1885
CONDITION:
The black enamel original finish is somewhat worn. The dial is a paper replacement. The original gold ornamentation in the incised decorative lines of the case has faded out from age but still visible. Good rear label. The hour hand is too big. Ht 16"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$325
DESCRIPTION:
E. Ingraham& Co., Bristol, Conn., "Navarre", 8 day, time and strike, hanging wall clock. c1918
CONDITION:
Mahogany finish case in very nice clean condition with just a couple of small wear spots. Original paper dial has turn slightly gray but is in otherwise nice condition. Tablet and hands are original. Ht 20"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$160
DESCRIPTION:
E. N. Welch Mfg. Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., "Liszt" black walnut 8 days, time, strike and alarm parlor clock, c1889
CONDITION:
the stepped case of this rare ornamental model has been nicely refinished, and its paper dial and hands are newer, but the glass is original and matches the illustration in Ly. The fancy pendulum, with its glass center, is nice; the rear labels now are difficult to decipher. Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$400
DESCRIPTION:
E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Bristol, Conn., "Donita", 8 day, time and strike, walnut shelf clock, c1892.
CONDITION:
Walnut case in very nice condition in original finish. Original painted dial is very clean for its age with some very minor wear. Hands and tablet are original. Movement is signed. Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$150
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$250
PRICE SOLD:
$210
DESCRIPTION:
E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn. "Parisian (Improved)" walnut 8 days, time and strike, parlor clock, c1885
CONDITION:
the case has been nicely refinished, the painted metal dial and patterned glass are good originals, the finial colors are slightly different and may be newer. The movement is signed but the label is worn away; the pendulum is too long and the incorrect style. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DESCRIPTION:
E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., "Dewey", 8 day, time and strike, and alarm, pressed oak case kitchen clock. This was one of the commemorative series produced by Welch. c1900
CONDITION:
Pressed oak case in very nice condition in original finish. Original paper dial is very clean with some very minor staining. Hands, pendulum and tablet are original.
ESTIMATE:
$125
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DESCRIPTION:
E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, lever marine movement octagon wall timepiece. c1860
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in nice condition in an old finish. Original painted dial with flaking at the winding arbor, in the center area and at the mounting screws. Nice label on back of case. Ht 8.5"
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$100
PRICE SOLD:
$95
DESCRIPTION:
E. N. Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, rosewood veneered steeple clock. c1870
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood veneered case in clean condition with some minor veneer loss on the base. Original painted dial with some loss at the winding arbors and along the edges. Hands appear to be original. Original tablet with some loss in the center area. Clean label inside case. Ht 19.5"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$90
DESCRIPTION:
E. O. Goodwin, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, rosewood veneered small shelf clock. c1850
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood case in nice condition with a little roughness on the bottom front edge. Dial looks to be original, but has been repainted. Hands are period and look to be original. The background on the glass in the bottom door has been restored. Case houses a ribbed plate Brewster & Ingrahams movement. Label is a little dark, but readable. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$125
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$170
DESCRIPTION:
Edward E. Jones, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, 2-weight, wood movement shelf clock, c1866
CONDITION:
The case appears to have been made about 1866 from writing on the board behind the mirror and fitted with parts from earlier Jones clock. The wood looks to birch or butternut. The dial is clean with some wear. Nice period mirror. Clean Label. of Note: Edwarad K. Jones [perhaps his father] worked 1835-42. Ht 30"
ESTIMATE:
$50
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$75
PRICE SOLD:
$75
DESCRIPTION:
English skeleton clock, 8 days, fusee spring driven movement with pendulum and passing strike on the hour, mounted on oval marble base set on wooden base (no dome), c1870
CONDITION:
the dial has been repainted. The passing strike needs attention. There is no dome. Ht 16"
ESTIMATE:
$400
-
$600
PRICE SOLD:
$450
DESCRIPTION:
English, 8 day, fusee movement mahogany postal timepiece, c1895
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany case in good condition. Nice quality heavy plate cable drive movement that looks to have serviced recently. The dial was originally painted, but now has a paper dial. Hands are original. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$125
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$225
PRICE SOLD:
$180
DESCRIPTION:
Ephraim Downes for George Mitchell, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement short Carved column and splat shelf clock, c1830
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in good condition with loss of veneer on the base, the door and just below the crest. Original painted dial with general wear and some loss and scratches. Tablet is original, but cracked and the only original part is the gold leaf border. Movement is original to the case. One of the pineapple finials has a little damage. There is a set of feet with this clock that can be made to fit. The back turned feet look to be original as they fit the existing holes. The front paw feet are too short which means that you will have to shorten the rear feet to match the height. Ht 27"
ESTIMATE:
$250
-
$350
PRICE SOLD:
$375
DESCRIPTION:
Eureka Clock Co., made by William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Eureka Calendar", 8 day, time and strike, calendar shelf clock, c1881
CONDITION:
Refinished oak case in clean condition in need of a finish. Paper dial looks to have been replaced. Eureka name on the door glass is very nice for its age. Dial pan could possibly be a replacement, but it does not have any extra screw holes and matches the existing holes in the case. Hands are original. Nice label inside case. Ht 28.5"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DESCRIPTION:
Forestville Clock Co., Forestville, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, mahogany flat front wall or shelf clock, c1855
CONDITION:
Grain painted soft wood case in nice condition under a dark finish. Original dial has been repainted. Brass movement was made by E. N. Welch and so stamped. Hands are period and most likely original. Original tablet with some restoration. Clean label inside case. An article that appeared in the Oct 1990 NAWCC bulletin describes this clock and suggests this label was used during the bankruptcy and the takeover by Welch. Ht 23.25"
ESTIMATE:
$100
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$200
PRICE SOLD:
$150
DESCRIPTION:
Forestville Manf'g Co., Bristol, Conn. 8 days, OG time and strike, mahogany weight-driven shelf clock, c1848
CONDITION:
the old finish is dull, and there are minor veneer losses. The silvered glass tablet, upper wavy glass, painted metal dial, and inside paper label all look original. The maker name also is visibly stamped onto the brass movement front plate. Ht 30"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$100
DESCRIPTION:
Forestville Manufacturing Co., Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, double decker shelf clock. c1850
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old finish with the veneer on the base restored. Original painted dial with some loss across the center area. Original bottom tablet with loss. Center glass is original, but has lost whatever design or scene was there. The carved top elements are from looks to be a piece of furniture. This case most likely had cornice top originally. Hands are original. Fairly nice label inside case. There are no weights with this clock. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$95
DESCRIPTION:
Forestville Manufacturing Co., Bristol, Conn., mahogany column and cornice 8 days, time and strike, weight-driven shelf clock, c1845
CONDITION:
this large case is in good original condition with only minor veneer losses. The glasses have substantial paint losses, and the lower tablet is cracked. The painted wood dial also has losses, as does the inside paper label. This would be an impressive clock after careful restoration. Ht 34.5"
ESTIMATE:
$300
-
$500
PRICE SOLD:
$140
DESCRIPTION:
French alabaster and gilt metal figural 8 days, time only, mantel clock, c1880
CONDITION:
the solid stone case has the usual minor edge chips, and the top lion appears to have been gold-painted. The other castings are nicely gilded. The unusual skeletonized single-train movement looks like ones in Farcot swinging doll clocks, but in this case the pendulum swings side to side, impulsed by a visible escapement and crutch fork below the movement plates. The porcelain dial has a few very faint hairlines, and the minute hand is a repaired mismatch to the hour hand. There never was a front bezel or glass; this clock would originally have been displayed under a glass dome. Ht 14"
ESTIMATE:
$250
-
$350
PRICE SOLD:
$170
DESCRIPTION:
French architectural cast brass 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, c1880
CONDITION:
there is an old patina on the heavy ornate metal case. The patterned silvered dial has some tarnish, especially by the 8. The beaded bezel and thick beveled glass are fine. The bell-strike count wheel movement, Japy Freres Gnd. Med. D'Honneur, needs a pendulum. Ht 17"
ESTIMATE:
$325
-
$425
PRICE SOLD:
$350
DESCRIPTION:
French black marble 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, c1900
CONDITION:
the heavy stone case is in good condition with most of the incised patterns and color still intact. There are a few minor corner edge chips. The brass engraved dial surround is a profusion of birds, branches and leaves; the dial center is colorful tiny leaves; the black marble dial is signed "Jas. McEwan & Co., Melbourne". The beaded brass bezel and thick beveled glass are fine. The movements shows "A.1" but is otherwise unsigned. Ht 13"
ESTIMATE:
$125
-
$175
PRICE SOLD:
$300
DESCRIPTION:
French black marble 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, dial signed "Black, Starr & Frost, New York", c1890
CONDITION:
this unusual cabinet-style case has little side shelves, beveled mirrors and cloisonné panels. One rear top corner has been repaired, the old mirrors show some age to the silvering, and the tip of the hour hand is absent. The movement has an unusual rear lever allowing the pendulum to be started from a little square arbor below the 6. Ht 11.5"
ESTIMATE:
$375
-
$475
PRICE SOLD:
$160
DESCRIPTION:
French brass and beveled glass 8 days, time and strike, crystal regulator, S. Marti movement with visible escapement, c1900
CONDITION:
similar to the push button repeat found on French carriage clocks, the feature is rarely seen on these larger mantel clocks and may be custom-made by a skilled craftsman. The lacquered brass case has a glossy patina with very small areas of tarnish. Two of the beveled glass panels have small chips at their top edges. The compensating pendulum is fine, the white porcelain dial has a few faint hairlines, the pallets are red jewels. The movement has the Medaille de Bronze stamp. Ht 10"
ESTIMATE:
$350
-
$450
PRICE SOLD:
$375
DESCRIPTION:
French Delft porcelain 8 days, time only, mantel clock, c1890
CONDITION:
the ornate hand painted case is intact with just the expected lightly crazed surface. The porcelain dial's blue numbers have faded a bit; the beveled glass in its beaded bezel is fine. The unsigned movement is stamped "France". Ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$300
-
$500
PRICE SOLD:
$400
DESCRIPTION:
French Empire ebonized and gilt bronze 4-column portico 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, c1860
CONDITION:
the wood case is in very good condition but has been repainted a black less glossy than the original; its elegant cast mounts and pendulum retain a bright old patina. The silvered dial is slightly tarnished. The unsigned movement has count wheel and bell striking. Ht 17.5"
ESTIMATE:
$300
-
$450
PRICE SOLD:
$350
DESCRIPTION:
French gilt wood 8 days, time only, sunburst wall clock with Japy Freres balance wheel movement, c1890
CONDITION:
this unusual ornate carved wood case, in very good condition with just a few tiny flakes, has "copyright design" stamped on the back. The signed movement has a ticking top -mounted balance platform. The porcelain dial, beveled convex glass, and fancy hands are fine. Ht 15.5"
ESTIMATE:
$350
-
$550
PRICE SOLD:
$180
DESCRIPTION:
French inlaid mahogany 8 days, desk alarm clock retailed by Smith Patterson Co, Boston, c1910
CONDITION:
the round top case is in nice original condition with a small crack at the 9 and little dent on the base. The porcelain dial is nearly perfect, and the thick beveled glass is fine, but the hands may be mismatched. The movement, with its ticking cylinder platform, has the H&H importer imprint [Harris and Harington], and an impressed lion factory mark. Ht 7.25"
ESTIMATE:
$150
-
$250
PRICE SOLD:
$120
DESCRIPTION:
French mantel clock, 8 days, time and strike, spring driven movement with open escapement in a large black marble case with applied bronze castings, c1880
CONDITION:
this is a quality clock and very heavy. There is a chip in the top front of the case. The dial is crudely anchored to the rear cover of the case. The pendulum has matching 496 serial number with the movement. Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$160
DESCRIPTION:
French marble and gilt cast metal garniture set: 8 days, time and strike, figural mantel clock; pair of urns; c1900
CONDITION:
the statue, signed Moreau on its base and missing a pinky finger, and other castings appear to have been nicely repainted. The clock veined marble is intact but one sidepiece has a broken rear corner, and a foot on the other urn has been repaired. The porcelain dial is fine, the beveled glass has one edge flake. The unsigned movement, with count wheel and bell striking, needs a pendulum. Ht to top of statue 23"
ESTIMATE:
$375
-
$475
PRICE SOLD:
$200
DESCRIPTION:
French marble and spelter figural 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, c1890
CONDITION:
this clock is in nice overall condition, with intact marble base and old surface on the cast metal figures -- hunter, game, dog, musket, etc. -- and ornaments. The man's hand has lost its index finger. The black marble dial. with bold gold numbers, shows the retailer "Besse" and an indistinct town name below. The beveled glass is good. The unsigned movement, with count wheel and bell striking. Ht 17"
ESTIMATE:
$175
-
$225
PRICE SOLD:
$160
DESCRIPTION:
French pinwheel regulator 8 days, weight driven movement with center sweep seconds and gridiron pendulum, c1890
CONDITION:
this high accuracy set, ready for a case or wall bracket, appears to be in very good original condition, with an old patina on the brass, bright polished bob that has a few small dents, and good white enamel dial. There is a bit of surface corrosion on the gridiron rods. The hands have been bent and straightened a few times. No weight. Diameter of bezel 14"
ESTIMATE:
$800
-
$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
DESCRIPTION:
French porcelain Chatelaine-style 8 days, time only, hanging clock, c1900
CONDITION:
the hand painted case is in good condition, with some minor paint losses, and an old patina on the spelter mounts including the top bird and nest. The pierced brass dial mask is fine, the silvered numbers behind show some tarnish. The movement, lower quality twin-spring balance wheel, is unsigned. Ht of case 16"
ESTIMATE:
$300
-
$400
PRICE SOLD:
$120
DESCRIPTION:
French white marble 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock with visible escapement, c1880
CONDITION:
this heavy stone case has only very minor areas of edge roughness and one small chipped corner on top, with nice cast brass moldings. The porcelain dial, beaded brass bezel and thick beveled glass are fine. Pallets are red jewels, count wheel and bell striking movement has "Pickard" on the back plate. Ht 9.5"
ESTIMATE:
$225
-
$325
PRICE SOLD:
$180
DESCRIPTION:
French, for "J.B. Welch, Burslem" carved wood 8 days, timepiece and barometer wall hanging set, c1910
CONDITION:
the carving on this thick heavy piece is intricate and well done, with a good glossy finish, and one okay repair at the very bottom. The clock hinges out for rear winding and setting; the balance platform is intact and ticks. The beveled glasses and white dials are good with fine lettering, the U.K. retailer name, and a dual-scale thermometer on the barometer face. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$275
-
$375
PRICE SOLD:
$230
DESCRIPTION:
Galilea, French quartz movement desk clock with calendar and moon phase, in original box with manual, c1990
CONDITION:
this interesting French made timepiece has a black hemisphere that rotates around a half section of a moonscape thereby showing visually the current phase of the moon. These were retailed in New York by Sarut and are no longer available. Ht 9.5"
ESTIMATE:
$100
-
$200
PRICE SOLD:
$80
DESCRIPTION:
George Marsh & Co., Farmington, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight wood movement triple decker shelf clock. c1834
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneer case in as found condition in need of restoration. There is veneer loss on the base, at the bottom door and couple of the small blocks that support the columns. The middle gilt columns have a fair amount of loss. Bottom glass and the mirror are original. Original painted dial is very clean. Hands are original. Nicely carved eagle splat. Clean label inside case. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$300
-
$400
PRICE SOLD:
$250
DESCRIPTION:
German balloon-case 8 days, time and strike, inlaid mahogany mantel clock, c1900
CONDITION:
this large example has been nicely refinished, and its enameled dial and convex glass are fine. The square-plate movement is unsigned, but the gong stand has the crossed-arrows trademark of the Hamburg-American Clock Co. which probably is the clock's maker. Ht 15.25"
ESTIMATE:
$350
-
$550
PRICE SOLD:
$450
DESCRIPTION:
German 8 days, time only, one weight serpentine wood case Vienna regulator, c1880
CONDITION:
the old dark shaped case has some scuff and scrapes, and some shrinkage separations, but no major losses. The glasses are new. The white porcelain dial is good; the hands are a bit too long. The brass weight shell and pendulum disk are tarnished. The movement is good quality, needs a weight pulley. Ht 38"
ESTIMATE:
$275
-
$375
PRICE SOLD:
$400
DESCRIPTION:
German Black Forest cuckoo and quail wall clock, 8 days, time and 1/4 strike, weight driven movement in a walnut colored case, c1900
CONDITION:
the carvings applied to the front of the clock have been reglued. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$200
-
$300
PRICE SOLD:
$210