DESCRIPTION:
Robinson & Collins, New York, 8 day, time and strike, detached fusee brass movement shelf clock, c1845
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneer and pine case in an old finish with some minor loss on the base. The bevel frame, case sides and half-round moldings are plain finished pine and not veneered. These parts would have been veneered originally. Original painted wood dial with a little wear and some loss at the mounting pins. Hands are period and most likely original, although the minute hand has a bushing to fit the movement. Original tablet is worn. Original 30 hour movement converted to an 8 days, by the addition of sections from the front plate stampings. Ht 20.5" For a veneered case, see Year Clock Co [J. R. Mills] timepiece in this catalog; cases had same origin.
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Rodney Brace, North Bridgewater, Mass., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement triple decker pilaster and cornice top shelf clock. c1830
CONDITION:
Large mahogany veneered case with maple accents on the flat pilasters in very nice condition in an old and possibly original finish. The bottom door has a small piece of veneer missing. Original painted dial is in very nice clean condition. Hands are original. A very nice tablet. A little dark but very readable label inside case. Ht 41"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Silas Hoadley, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight "Franklin Clocks" wood movement carved column and splat shelf clock. c1830
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case in nice condition with some age cracks on the door veneer and a couple small pieces missing just below the chimneys. Original painted dial has some poor restoration to numbers on the bottom half. Both tablets have been restored. Nice set of pineapple finials. Good label inside case. Ht 37.5"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Smith & Goodrich, Bristol, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, fusee sharp gothic or steeple clock, c1850
CONDITION:
Rosewood and mahogany veneered case with some veneer loss on the base, small piece missing on the door, at one of the chimneys and on the door moldings. Original painted dial with loss at the mounting screws. Original tablet. The minute hand is a replacement The left spire has a small piece missing on the top. Clean label inside case. Ht 20"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$280
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Solomon Stow, Southington, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, wood movement half column and splat shelf clock. c1830
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case in very nice clean condition. Stenciling on the columns and splat has been restored. The painted dial with some wear looks to be original as the pins that hold the dial line up with the cross bar. The problem is the stretchers behind the dial have been moved from their original position, but from the oxidation to the wood it appears they were moved a long time ago and may be original to manufacture of the case. The backboard has been shifted in the case as there is a 3/4' piece of wood on the bottom. The individual boards may have been moved to close a gap from shrinkage of the wood. The chimney caps looked to have been replaced. The wood finials are not original. The tablet is original with some loss. The movement is a type made by Stow. An example of this movement can be found in "Eli Terry and the Connecticut Shelf Clock", 2nd ed. by Roberts and Taylor, Pg. 307. Ht 28.75"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Terry & Andrews, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time, strike and alarm, rosewood veneered round gothic or beehive shelf clock, c1845
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood veneered case with some small loss on the base and a small damaged section on the back edge. Original painted dial has minor loss at the mounting screws. Hands are original. Original frosted glass with some wear. Movement is signed and retains original brass springs. Clean label inside case. Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$260
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Terry and Andrews, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, and alarm, mahogany veneered steeple clock, c1850.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case in clean condition with some minor veneer loss on the base. Original painted dial with some minor loss at the mounting pins. Tablet appears to be original, but has been restored. Hands are original. Movement and alarm retain original brass springs. Ht 20"
ESTIMATE:
$275
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$375
PRICE SOLD:
$230
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Unknown maker of a reproduction Curtiss & Clarke Platt type case with an 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case with carved columns and feet. The columns and feet are carved with some skill but certainly not at the same skill level as the individuals who carved the original from which these may have been copied. Nicely painted dial. Ht 24.5"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$110
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William Bradley (Successor to Seymour, Hall & Co.), St. Louis, MO, 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement column and cornice shelf clock. c1843
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany veneered case has been professionally restored and both tablets painted by Tom Moberg. Original painted dial with shrinkage cracks in the paint and some loss at the mounting pins. Hands are original. Movement is original to case and conforms to label stating the movement has brass bushings. Ht 31.75"
ESTIMATE:
$250
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$350
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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Country tall clock, 30 hours, time and strike, wooden works movement with painted wooden dial, c1830 in a contemporary pine case with tiger maple highlights on trunk and hood by Frasier Forge of Fryeburg, Maine, c1985
CONDITION:
the case is in excellent condition. The dial and movement are in good condition. The weights and pendulum bob are period. The pendulum rod is a replacement. The dial has been drilled at some time for a key-wind movement, now fitted to a proper wood movement, but key holes remain. seconds and calendar hands replaced Ht 82 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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English, attributed to Elliott and retailed by J.E. Caldwell, mahogany 8 days, time and strike, weight-driven long case clock, c1900
CONDITION:
there is a lot of potential in this substantial high-quality clock. The slender inlaid solid mahogany case has a nice old finish, but is missing its two side moldings on the base and some of the string inlay, and the bonnet door knob is absent. The brass weight shells are tarnished, the pendulum may be missing its brass cover, and the ornate dial is good, with the Philadelphia jeweler's name, but its moon dial has lost a lot of its paint. The movement has thick plates and well-polished wheels, with maintaining power on the time barrel. Ht 81"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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George Maynard, Medford, England tall clock, 8 days, time, calendar and bell strike, weight driven movement in an oak case with brass dial and spandrels, c1770
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished, the center finial is absent and the two side finials are replacements. There are age splits to both sides of the hood. The trunk does not seat squarely in the base, which causes it to lean heavily forward. The hands and weights are replacements. The pendulum and crank key are both period. Ht 87"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Henry Lepaut, 5 Rue Halevy, Paris, France, tall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven heavy brass movement with pinwheel escapement and rope winding in an oak case with white enamel dial with maker's signature, c1870
CONDITION:
the case has an excellent old finish. The movement is very high quality and signed. The dial has one light hairline. The weight may be a replacement. Ht 89 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Riley Whiting, Winchester, Conn., tall clock, 30 hours, time, calendar and bell strike, weight driven wooden works movement in a pine case with painted wooden dial, c1825
CONDITION:
the case has been stripped of all finish and has a few age splits in the arch of the hood The dial is in very good condition. The movement is in good condition but needs service and has no bell, stand nor pendulum and rod. The weights are not original and have been replaced with ogee weights. Ht 78"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$600
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S. Whalley, Manchester, England tall clock, 8 days, time, calendar, moon phase and bell strike, weight driven movement in an oak case with broken arch hood and scallop finial and brass dial and spandrels, c1770
CONDITION:
the case has an old finish. The rear portion of the left broken arch has been broken and repaired. There are portions of the Greek Key design on upper molding absent on corners and sides. The reeded corner column on left side of base and base front are split. The flat molded lower portion of base is an old replacement. The two cast iron weights are early but mismatched. The pendulum is a custom replacement. The crank key is period. Movement c1750; may be original to case or case may be a decade or two later. Case is oak. Hands too late for this period.Ht 87 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Plymouth, Conn., tall clock, 30 hours, time, calendar and bell strike wooden works movement in a vinegar grain painted pine case simulating bird's eye and tiger maple with painted wooden dial, c1825
CONDITION:
the old case retains a great original vinegar grain painted surface with some wear and flaking to the right side and hood door. The movement is in good condition but needs service and may not be original to the case. The dial has been nicely repainted and the pewter hands are replaced. The pendulum rod and bob are replacements. The tin can weights are original. Ht 89"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$950
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Silas Hoadley, Plymouth, Conn., tall clock, 30 hours, time, calendar and bell strike, wooden works movement in a grain painted pine case with painted wooden dial, c1820
CONDITION:
the grain painting is original. The dial is original and needs cleaning and the pewter hands are original. The top crest, fretwork, capitals and dust cover are replacements and the lower dial frame is absent on hood. There is a crack on the right hand side of the hood door that has been poorly repaired. The glasses have been replaced. The latch on trunk door has been moved up 3" leaving the original location hole exposed. There are an age splits on both sides of plinth and hood. The left riser needs to be secured. The tin can weights and pendulum are period. Masonic dial has been shellacked and now yellowed, but could be cleaned by a professional like Kathy Edwards. Ht 86 3/4"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Tall clock, Germany retailed by W.K. Cowan & Co., Chicago, 8 days, time, strike, moon phase and chime on marked Herschede Crown Symphony tubes, three brass weight driven movement in a mahogany case with beveled lower glass, paw feet and sunburst on lower plinth and brass dial with silvered chapter ring and strike / silent selection, c1915
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish and is in good condition with very minor wear. The dial is in very good condition with minor spotting on chapter ring. Ht 94"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
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William Barton, Wigan, England, tall clock, 8 day, time, calendar, moon phase and bell strike movement in an oak case with broken arch, mahogany highlights and inlay and painted iron dial, c1850
CONDITION:
the case has been professionally refinished and has some great inlay. The 3" lower portion of base is replaced. The left side of the arch has a split and has veneer lifting. The finials are replacements. The dial has been repainted. The case is leaning forward. Ht 92 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$1050
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Tower clock, European, three train, time, strike and chime, weight driven movement, smaller or compact size, in painted wrought iron frame, circa 19th century
CONDITION:
there is light surface rust on some iron parts of the movement. The brass has been cleaned. The pendulum is a custom replacement. The Westminster train drive is complete but has no chimes, hammers or drum, which would have been another mechanism. The time and strike, train are in good condition and the time train was ticking. The striking lever which activates the hammer is bent and missing its rear mount. There are no weights. Height 21", Width 33", Depth 18"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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French mystery clock, "La Balancelle" double dialed shop window regulator, 8 days, time only, spring driven movement in nickel plated grid iron pendulum form starburst case with two white enamel dials, one with sweep seconds and the other without, c1850
CONDITION:
the dial without sweep has a chip at 12 and a series of hairlines emanating. The dial with sweep has some enamel repairs and a chip at 12 and 6 with some hairlines emanating. Ht 52 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$3400
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 14 Regulator" wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a black walnut case with, gold leafed pendulum rod, painted metal dial and reverse painted tablet, c1874
CONDITION:
the clock has an untouched original finish. There is a 1/2" x 1/8" of trim absent around lower tablet. The very bottom of the case has some molding damage and roughness and extra nail holes to tighten the base. There are several extra holes beneath the dial, which is unsigned as pictured in Tran Du Luy's "American Clocks", Volume 1, page 119. The case lock assembly is absent and has been replaced with a hook and eyelet. Ht 44 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$7000
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$9000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
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Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Regulator No. 12", wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven Swiss movement with two glass vial mercury pendulum, sweep seconds and pinwheel escapement in an oak case with white enamel dial, c1890
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish in a dark tone described by the Waterbury catalog as an oak case with cabinet finish. The glass is old and wavy. The dial is in excellent condition with no hairlines. The pendulum rod is in good condition. The beat scale and label are original and in good condition This is a nice overall example. Ht 86"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$3800
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Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Regulator No. 62" floor standing regulator, 8 days, time and strike, two weight driven movement in a mahogany case with unusual keystone shape with silvered dial and raised brass numerals and fancy center, c1890
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish and has a good full label on reverse of case. The movement has been serviced and was in good running order at Mr. Frascatore's home. This is a very unusual clock, and only the second one we have handled in 40 years. This specific example sold for $8000 plus 15% buyer's premium in our October 30th & 31st, 2010 sale. Ht 89"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$6600
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William L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Conn., "Regulator No. 12 Hanging" wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven Swiss movement with a three glass vial mercury pendulum, sweep seconds and pinwheel escapement in an oak case with white enamel dial and glass displaying "STANDARD TIME", c1895
CONDITION:
the case has been professionally refinished and is in very good condition with bird's eye panels flanking front door and a burled center panel inset in case rear. The weight is a replacement. The Standard Time on the old wavy glass is a decal. The dial is in very good condition with no hairlines. Ht 92"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$4100
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "Monumental Gallery" wall clock (140 series), 8 days, time only, compounded weight driven movement with external slow / fast adjustment in an oak case with 28" painted wooden dial and counterbalanced hands, c1920
CONDITION:
the clock is in excellent original untouched condition with original finish and paint on wooden dial. The Howard signed movement is stamped "12 1/2". The hands, pendulum (with repair on upper portion of stick) and weight are original. The rear of the wooden dial has provenance professionally noted claiming original installation at the Maine Central Railroad Station in Lewiston, Maine. Ht 37", Width 88"
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$2900
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 29 Gallery" clock, 8 days, time only, compounded weight driven movement with external slow / fast adjustment in a mahogany case with 24" reverse painted glass dial, c1930
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The bracket base is a professionally made replacement. The lever to actuate the pendulum has been replaced with a wire. There is also a gouge in the rear of case to give access to the pendulum. The original dial and hands are in excellent condition with no flaking. The Howard signed movement is stamped "11 1/2". The weight is a replacement. Ht 45 1/2" (with bracket), Width 63" (with bracket)
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$3100
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 6 Regulator", figure eight wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a black walnut case with a painted iron dial, reverse painted tablets and damascene pendulum bob, c1874
CONDITION:
the clock is in outstanding original condition including case finish, dial paint, glasses, pendulum rod and bob, tie down and weight stamped "1". There is a very minor 1/2" long flake in bottom of lower glass tablet. This is the finest example we have ever seen. Ht 58"
ESTIMATE:
$35000
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$45000
PRICE SOLD:
$45000
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 70 Regulator" with 20" dial, wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a walnut case with painted wooden dial and reverse painted lower tablet for "BASS RIVER LODGE 141", c1890
CONDITION:
the case is in excellent original condition with original finish and bold graining in the walnut with some white wall paint along the bottom rear edge. There is a 3/4" x 1/8" piece of rear right side molding absent. The dial is in very good condition with very minor scratches. The weight baffle has been replaced and no longer has a pendulum tie down. The original Bass River Ridge Lodge tablet is in excellent condition and also included is a separate reproduction standard Howard style tablet, professionally done in the red, gold and black. Of Note: the Masonic Bass River Lodge is located at 242 Old Bass River Rd, South Dennis, Mass [on Cape Cod], These larger Howard models are increasingly difficult to find. Ht 50"
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$18500
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Howard & Davis, Boston, Mass., "No. 1 Regulator" banjo wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a rosewood grain painted cherry case with paper over zinc dial, reverse painted tablets and damascene pendulum bob, c1860
CONDITION:
the case retains its original bold rosewood graining. The original dial paper is in very good condition with no losses. The original paint on the tablets is starting to flake and the pendulum stick is clear coated. The weight is original and stamped "1". Ht 50"
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$8000
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, N.Y., "No. 0 Bank", wall clock, 8 days, time and perpetual calendar, two weight driven movement in a walnut case with papered metal dials, dated 1879
CONDITION:
the case has been nicely refinished and reassembled using some Philipp's head screws. There is a 10" x 5/8" piece of new wood inserted at the top center of backboard. The lower two finials are replacements and there is an age crack in the lower right side of carved base. The dials are original. Ht 61"
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$6600
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 7" (long version) wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a walnut case, dated 1888
CONDITION:
the clock is in excellent original condition including case finish, paint on dial, hands and lower glass. The 2 3/4" x 3/4" strip on lower rear base has been replaced. Ht 47 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$10000
PRICE SOLD:
$10000
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Birge & Fuller, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, wagon spring steeple on frame with candle finials or double steeple shelf clock. c1844
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in original finish with some chipped areas on the base and just above the bottom door. Original painted dial with some minor wear and some loss and inpainting at the mounting screws. Minute hand looks to be a replacement. Both tablets are replacements. Movement is signed. Nice label inside case. Ht 26"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1450
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Eli Terry, Plymouth, Conn., 30 hour, time and strike, weight wood movement outside escape pillar & scroll shelf clock. c1820
CONDITION:
Mahogany veneered case in an old finish with repairs to the the scroll tips. The feet and part of the skirt on each side attached to the feet have been replaced. The numbers and gilt decoration have been restored on the original dial. Tablet is not original. The molding on the base at the bottom hinge has a little damage. A set of period finials. Hands are original. Ht 28"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
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J. R. Mills & Co., New York, Crane's Patent, 8 day, time and strike, two weights three ball rotary pendulum shelf clock. c1846. This model was made in Bellesville, New Jersey and sold by the Year Clock Co. from its store in New York. The J.R. Mills & Co. was located in Bellesville. Examples of the case with pictures of the movement can be found in: "NAWCC supplement 16, summer 1987, Aaron Dodd Crane, An American Original", pg 71.
CONDITION:
Rosewood and mahogany veneered case in nice condition in an old finish with some veneer loss on the base sides and the top sides. Paper dial behind glass has a stain on the lower right corner. Original three ball gilt lead pendulum. Model E style movement. Hands are original. Nice label inside case. Proper style frosted glass may be a replacement. Case retains original dust cover, often missing. Ht 21"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2650
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Spencer, Hotchkiss & Co., Salem Bridge, (Naugatuck), Conn., 8 day, time and strike, weight Salem Bridge movement shelf clock. c1830
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in very nice condition in an old and possibly original finish. Mirror is a replacement. Original wood dial is slightly soiled but is otherwise nice condition. A very nicely carved original crest. Pulleys are original. Minute hand is a possible replacement as the minute hand on these clocks generally didn't have a tail. Hour hand is original. Nice label inside case. The door to this clock is suspect as it is made of solid mahogany rather than a simple veneered pine and the applied moldings are not typical, but is very nicely made and the color blends very well with the rest of case. The stretchers behind the dial have been moved from their original positions, but the dial is proper for this clock and may have been done at the factory. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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Boston area box lyre wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a gilded mahogany case with painted metal dial and throat and lower reverse painted tablets, c1830
CONDITION:
the case has an old gold painted finish, nicely buffed to give an aged look. The tablets are repainted in the proper style. The movement is original to the case and is similar to those produced by Joshua Seward, Boston, Mass with split screw projecting through the back plate where it is pinned to hold movement in place. For reference please see Paul Foley's, "Patent Timepieces", page 66. This same clock sold for $3300 plus 10% buyer's premium in our April 21st & 22nd, 2007 auction (lot 499). Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., 8 day, banded case patent or banjo timepiece, c1980 Case is stamped "289".
CONDITION:
Mahogany and banded veneer case in excellent original condition. Movement is signed. Tablets were painted for Howard by Tom Moberg. Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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Israel F. Tappan, Manchester, Mass., "Banjo" wall clock, 8 day, time and alarm, weight driven movement with weight driven alarm striking on surmounted bell in mahogany case with gold leaf front and reverse painted throat and lower tablets and painted metal dial, c1820
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with darkened gold leaf and several case repairs to top portion. The original painted throat tablet has later touch up and the original lower tablet is cracked. The alarm weight is absent. This clock sold for $4800 plus 15% buyer's premium in our May 14th & 15th, 2011 sale. Ht 34 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2750
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$3750
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
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Lyre clock, New England, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a carved mahogany and mahogany veneer case with a painted metal dial and reverse painted tablet, c1830
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with crack repair and portion of base absent on leaf finial. There are three age splits to the carved throat frame. The dial has been repainted and has a later applied Aaron Willard signature. There are multiple empty holes underneath dial. The weight baffle is a replacement. Ht 40"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Martin Cheney, Montreal, Quebec, banjo wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with figured mahogany throat and lower panels and painted metal dial, c1835
CONDITION:
the case is refinished and the lower panel and curved portion of base near backboard are cracked. The unusual original single piece backboard extends the whole length of the case. The head has an age crack which runs from the bezel hinge to the rear of case. There is some restoration to the lower section of the throat panel and the lower door is slightly warped. There is an age split to the left side of the case near the throat. The lower half of the trim on the aperture for the pendulum bob is absent. The dial is original with original paint and signature and has the original heart shaped hour hand. The unusual extra long weight is original. Ht 37"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$4300
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Massachusetts, probably by George Hatch of North Attleboro, "Baltimore Banjo" figure 8 rosewood-grained cherry 8 days, weight driven timepiece, c1860
CONDITION:
Although unsigned, we are comfortable with the Hatch attribution. The grained case and reverse paint tablets are in very nice restored condition, and the metal dial has been repainted. The movement, gold-painted wood pendulum stick, brass face bob, and hands are all correct. Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$1800
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$2200
PRICE SOLD:
$2100
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New England banjo wall clock, variant, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany case with gold leafed front, reverse painted throat and lower tablets and painted metal dial with rare indication of hours on a rotating disc, behind a crescent opening, c1820
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with a later presentation base. The top finial has been repainted. The reverse painted tablets are period. The dial is an old repaint with good crazing. The movement is original to the case, however the keystone has been altered and the dial raised by several screws randomly set around perimeter of banjo head to assist in clearance. The case is stamped "824" in three places. The lower box retains its original glue blocks, weight baffle and tie down assembly. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
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Simon Willard & Son, Boston, Mass., banjo wall clock, 8 day, time, bell strike and alarm, two weight driven movement in a mahogany case with reverse painted throat and lower tablets and painted metal dial, c1828
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with minor age cracks in the half round molding on the throat panel. The original painted dial has some minor loss at the mounting pins. The signature on the dial appears to be authentic as the age cracks in the paint are reflected in the signature, however some areas strengthened. The hands are original. The lower glass is a later replacement done on old glass by Tom Moberg. The old broken glass has been taped and included. The angular glue blocks for the tablets are replaced. The movement is mounted to the case with two large screws through the backboard and is on a thick spacer which has always been there. The old side arms and finial are probably a little later. This same clock sold for $6500 plus 15% buyer's premium in our May 15th & 16th, 2010 sale. Ht 29 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$7000
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DESCRIPTION:
Unknown, possibly New Hampshire, patent or banjo wall clock, 8 days, time and alarm, weight driven movement with weight alarm in a mahogany case with reverse painted tablets and painted metal dial, c1825
CONDITION:
the round molded case has an old and possibly original finish. The half round molding has some shrinkage cracks. The single piece pine backboard has a cutout to make room for the bell. The movement is attached to the case with a single screw through the back plate. The original painted dial has general wear to the numbers and is attached to the head with two L turns. The hands are original. The bottom tablet (Escape of the Constitution) is original with some minor loss. The throat glass is a later replacement. The original, but broken throat glass from which the restoration was copied, is included. The weight baffle is a replacement. This specific clock sold for $4400 in our May 14th & 15th, 2011 sale. Ht 34 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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Wm. Cummens, Roxbury, Mass., banjo wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven banjo with T-bridge suspension in cross banded mahogany case with reverse painted throat and lower tablets and painted metal dial, c1815
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished and is in very nice clean condition. The War of 1812 tablets are replacements and very well done. Door opens with an L turn. Original painted dial is unusual with 5-minute markers and some minor paint losses on the edges. The signature is worn but recognizable as Warranted by Wm. Cummens". The alternate train movement with T-bridge suspension is mounted to the case with original through bolts, fillister style. The finial is a modern replacement. The moon hands are of the period, with repairs. A weight stop has been added below the movement. Several examples of this movement and dial signature can be found in Paul Foley's book "Willard's Patent Time Pieces", pages 34 - 37. This specific clock sold for $3300 plus 15% buyer's premium in our May 15th & 16th, 2010 sale. Ht 29 1/4"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
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Atkins Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., "Drop Octagon XX", 30 day double fusee wall timepiece. c1860
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood case in good condition with issues. The ripple molding just above the bottom door looks to have been replaced. There looks to be an additional backboard over the top of the existing one. The wood is very old and may have been added by someone to strengthen the original backboard. Dial is a modern replacement. Hands are period. Bottom tablet is original. Dial glass is cracked. Estimate reflects condition. Ht 24.5"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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Atkins Clock Co., Bristol, Conn., "Octagon Drop XX" wall clock with alternate tablet, 30 days, time only, wagon spring driven movement in a rosewood ripple front case with ivory knobs, painted metal dial and reverse painted lower tablet, c1860
CONDITION:
the clock is in excellent original condition with minor roughness to bottom rear of case. The glass is now held with tabs instead of putty. Ht 25"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
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Brewster & Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 8 days, time only, spring driven 22" gilt gallery clock, c1850
CONDITION:
this is the largest version of this style, and retains its original east-west movement, signed wood dial, hands and factory label. The convex glass is old and bubbly, the hardware is old except for the bottom catch for the bezel, and the gilt finish has been restored. There are two interesting dealer labels inside, too. Overall diameter 22"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1250
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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Brewster and Ingrahams, Bristol, Conn., 8 days, gallery timepiece, walnut bezel, c1850
CONDITION:
the turned walnut bezel has its old original finish, now dark and with some scrapes and dings. The original painted wood dial is very nice for its age and retains a faint partial signature. The brass east-west movement is stamped with the company name. Good green inside label. Diameter 14"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$450
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Litchfield Manfg. Co., Litchfield, Conn., mirror clock, 8 days time only, spring driven balance wheel movement in a mahogany case, c1850,
CONDITION:
the surface and both mirrors are original on this unusual style which is wider and shorter than the typical Hills design. The signed marine movement has a horizontal balance wheel. The dial pan may be old, however paper dial is a replacement, stressed to appear old (these dial pans were always painted); hands are old; the small tab holding the door closed is absent but easily replaced. Smaller size uncommon. Ht 30"
ESTIMATE:
$750
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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Wallace Goodwin, North Attleboro, Mass., wall clock, 8 days, time only, weight driven movement in a rosewood grained case with paper over metal dial and reverse painted tablet, c1860
CONDITION:
the clock retains an excellent original finish with excellent detail to rosewood graining. The weight baffle is absent. The papered dial is in excellent original condition with slight deterioration around mounting screws, which is not visible when bezel is closed. There are two screws in the dial flanking signature that do not set into any interior surface. The reverse painted tablet is in very good condition. Wallace Goodwin (1811-1881) was listed as a clock manufacturer in the 1860 census of Attleboro, Mass. Ht 29"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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Charles W. Feishtinger, Fritztown, Penn., 8 days, walnut time and strike, double dial calendar gingerbread mantel clock, c1894
CONDITION:
these cases and movements were made by the Waterbury Clock Co. The case has been nicely refinished, the painted metal dials are original, the front patterned glass looks newer. Ht 22"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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L. F. And W. W. Carter, Bristol, Conn., 8 day, time and strike, double dial B. B. Lewis calendar shelf clock, c1865
CONDITION:
Rosewood veneered case in very nice condition with a newer shellac finish over what looks to be an original finish. Original time dial has wear and general abrasion to the finish. Calendar dial is very clean. Hands are original. Nice labels inside the case. Ht 21"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$750
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L.F. & W.W. Carter, Bristol, Conn., "Calendar No. 8", 8 days, double weight, time and calendar, double dial shelf clock with BB Lewis perpetual calendar, c1865
CONDITION:
Refinished rosewood veneered case in very nice clean condition with a very small veneer piece missing on the bottom front edge. Original painted time dial with some light oil stains at the winding arbors and the center area. Hands are original. Calendar dial is in excellent condition. Very clean label inside case. A very nice example. Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$1400
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L.F. and W.W. Carter, Bristol, Conn., rosewood 8 days, weight driven double dial calendar timepiece, c1863
CONDITION:
this case retains an old dark finish with some scuffs and scratches. The painted metal dials are very good with a stain at the top of the upper dial, as are the inside labels on the backboard and B.B. Lewis calendar unit. The two weight time only movement (by Welch), and its pendulum, are correct. Ht 31"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Prentiss Improvement Clock Co., New York, "Empire with Calendar", 30 day, wall calendar timepiece, single winding arbor winds both springs at the same time, c1897
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in original finish with the company name and the number "5004" stamped in the bottom front of the case. Based on the color of the case someone a long time ago cut out a small section of the case at the bottom probably to make it easier to slip the case off. A large portion of the original dial has flaked off and now has varnish coating to protect what is left. The calendar wheels are very clean. There is a bag of day plates in the case that are not currently mounted in the day rollers. Date movement assembly has the number 2484 stamped on it. Ht 37"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Southern Calendar Clock Co., St Louis, MO, "Fashion No. 2", 8 day, time and strike, double dial calendar shelf clock, c1876
CONDITION:
Walnut and walnut veneered case in good condition with a fair amount of veneer missing on the base molding and on the top molding as well. Veneer on the two dial bezels is fine. Both dials have been repainted. Calendar rollers have age darkened with some staining. Hands are original. Movement is signed. Ht 31"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Southern Calendar Clock Co., St. Louis, Mo, "Fashion No. 6", 8 day, time and strike, double dial calendar clock in walnut. c1880
CONDITION:
Walnut case in very nice condition in an old finish. Original paper time dial is in nice condition with some slight wear to the gold numbers. The seconds dial has a little more wear and some cracks in the paper. Original calendar dial is also very nice with a slight amount of wear in a couple of spots. Hands to the time dial are original. The calendar hand is missing, but a substitute is with the clock that could be used although it is not brass. Calendar rollers have a little wear. Original finials. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$1750
PRICE SOLD:
$2500
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Southern Calendar Clock Co., St. Louis, Mo., "Fashion No. 3" walnut 8 days, time and strike, perpetual calendar shelf clock, c1877
CONDITION:
this early model shows its old dark finish with some small scratches and dings, and the tips are absent from the two side finials. A top seam in the door needs to be glued The original glass retains its gold "Fashion". The painted metal dials show just a bit of wear and yellowing; the calendar rollers are quite dark. The large brass bell, star pendulum, and inside black label are correct. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1400
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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Southern Calendar Clock Company "Fashion No. 4", 8 days, time and strike, double dial calendar shelf clock. c1880
CONDITION:
Walnut case in nice condition in a worn original finish. Both dials are original with a now yellowed varnish having been applied to prevent further loss on the upper dial. Hands are original. Original calendar rollers have age darkened. Finials are original. Clean label inside case. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Southern Calendar Clock Company, St. Louis, MO, "Fashion No. 2", 8 days, time and strike, double dial calendar clock, c1876
CONDITION:
this clock is in very nice overall condition with an old refinish, good painted metal dials with small flakes at the edge screw holes, intact paper label inside the door, and some minor age cracks on the curved veneered base. The calendar rollers are dark originals. The Seth Thomas movement is correctly signed; its winding stops are absent (does not affect running). Ht 31.5"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$550
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Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn. "Huntress Ball Swing" with 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in blue finished ball case supported by bronze finished statue, c1901
CONDITION:
this clock is in good condition with some loss to finish on ball. It is ticking. Ht 24 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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DESCRIPTION:
English cast metal night table clock with verge fusee 30 hours, watch movement signed "Rob.Johnson, London", 19th century
CONDITION:
there is an old patina on the gilt movement case and base and the fancy iron stand, but the clear chapter ring is a replacement. The engraved movement will tick with pressure on the winder, but needs service, and the hour hand is loose. Ht 9.5"
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$400
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DESCRIPTION:
Farcot French swinging doll 8 days, timepiece in an alabaster case with ormolu accents, the doll swings front to rear driven by two escape wheels and chaff cutter escapement, c1890
CONDITION:
overall very good original condition with some slight roughness along stone edges. The white porcelain chapter ring is fine, and the doll has just a few dark spots. The round glass dome is new but cracked. Ht 11.25
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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DESCRIPTION:
France, gravity clock, time only, movement with open escapement and compound pendulum, white painted hands, glass dial with reverse painted Arabic figures, with gilt, molded base on ball feet, hexagonal columns and molded cornice with gilt finials, c1910
CONDITION:
Case with good gilding, dirty, but would clean up nicely, top of drum with fine cracks at each column, dial and hands repainted, pendulum may be a replacement, will run for a short time, Ht 10 3/8"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$425
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DESCRIPTION:
French gilt and patinated bronze 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock, with a bronze figure of a grooming cat sitting on a pillow, the cat with nodding head, c1830, the dark patinated case with gilt trim decorated with acanthus and anthemion, gilt metal dial with engine turned center and black painted Roman numerals, Breguet style hands, and dial trim in the Grecian taste, the pendule a Paris movement with silk thread suspension striking the hours and half hours on a bell, the cat seated on a gilt pillow licks his paw as his head nods powered by a separate movement wound through the left side of the case
CONDITION:
The case is dirty, but the gilt and patinated surfaces are in good condition. The dial is dirty as well, and some of the numerals and chapter ring have been touched up. The hands are a bit rusty. The movement ticks and strikes, but will need service. The pendulum is missing. The movement that drives the cat is fully wound, and will tick, but also needs service. The screws which attach this movement through the case side are replacements. The rod and pivot for the cats head will at least need to be adjusted and may require replacement . Previous attempts to reattach this assembly and restore the cats motion have not been successful. The cat also had a tongue, which is now missing. The cat has glass eyes which are in very good condition. Case has had a "door" added to back to help exclude dust - would originally have been displayed under a dome. Ht 18.5"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$8000
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French, Farcot, swinging doll alabaster 8 days, time only, mantel clock with ormolu accents, c1880
CONDITION:
the doll swings front to rear driven by two escape wheels and chaff cutter escapement. The clock is in very good condition with virtually no edge chips or damage, and the cupid has an old patina. The porcelain dial and hands are good; its dial center is tarnished; there never was a bezel or front glass; the feet need a bit of straightening. The movement is correctly stamped. Ht 14.25"
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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Germany, possibly Oswald, "Skull" rotating eye novelty clock, the brown composition skull with 30 hours, time only, movement, red and yellow eyes, the back marked "Patented U.S.A. Aug. 31 1926 Made in Germany No Jewels", on a polished ebonized base, c1930
CONDITION:
Very good overall, eyes appear to have had some blue around pupils, movement dirty, a vigorous shake will get it going for a few seconds, needs cleaning, Ht 5 1/8"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
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DESCRIPTION:
Junghans, Germany, acrobat automaton oak 30 hours, shelf clock, c1900
CONDITION:
this rarely seen novelty clock is in very nice overall condition with a refinished case, good paper dial, and clean looking movement showing the Junghans trademark. The acrobat retains good color on his skin, trunks and slipper. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Junghans, Germany, 8 days, elephant cast metal swing clock, c1910
CONDITION:
the metal surfaces retain their old patinas in good condition, with some wear on the bronzed elephant and some spotting and toning on the swinger's brass. The white dial is fine; the clock ticks, swings, and sets. Overall ht 11"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$475
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Mayer, Germany, 30 hours, novelty clock in a silvered cast iron case, the oval base with rocks and foliage, with a log cabin above, the male figure on the left looking in the window, his head rocking back and forth as the clock ticks, while on the right side, a woman and man embrace, the white enamel Roman numeral dial mounted to the front of the structure, while a panting dog emerges from a window above the clock, his tongue moving in and out as the clock runs, tall rectangular plate movement similar to a Zappler, the back plate signed "Mayer", c1865
CONDITION:
Case dirty, but retains much of its original surface, figures and dog with gold paint, may have been painted originally, as the dog appears to have a bit of red paint near his mouth beneath the over paint rocking head reattached to wire with solder, dog tongue probably a replacement, casting in good condition, dial with hairlines, hands with loss to gilding, and with incorrect retaining nut, running but could use cleaning and adjustment Ht 6 3/4"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
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Popon, Paris, France, rare annular mystery clock, in a gilt bronze case, the molded base with Adamesque style scrolled vines with bellflowers, the sides with patinated plaques depicting children at play, the other with figures and a musician in a wooded landscape, the plaques set into panels with engraved foliage, corners with standing female figures carrying urns on their heads, below a platform with compote having scrolled handles and leaves and central mask, containing a rotating bowl set with Roman numeral enamel plaques indicating the hours, the minutes shown on the white enamel Arabic numeral dial in the case front signed "Popon a Paris", beaded hinged bezel, single blued steel Breguet style hand, and signed 8 days, time and count wheel strike pendule a Paris movement, sounding on a bell, with beveled gearing connecting the hour wheel to a cradle with the rotating bowl above, c1870
CONDITION:
Gilding with losses, minor tarnish and discoloration, patinated plaques with minor scratches, hour numeral plaques good, minute dial very good, hand with oxide, movement with support for horizontal bevel gear reattached to front plate with large nut, connection to minute dial restored, count wheel, hammer and platform replaced, runs and stops, striking functional, will need service, Ht12"
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$4600
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Claude Hémon, Paris, France, bronze figural mantle clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement signed Hémon â Paris with silk thread suspension in a patinated bronze and brass case depicting two figures harvesting wheat and a cast brass bezel in wheat motif and white enamel dial, c1830
CONDITION:
the clock is in excellent condition with remnants of gilding on brass. There is a set of very faint hairlines extending from the center arbor to 4. Ht 23"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
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DESCRIPTION:
France, lyre clock, white marble case with molded base decorated with gilt trim and floral festoons, the lyre with acanthus, floral garlands, beaded trim, and a large festoon of fruits and flowers, the top with floral wreath, white enamel Arabic numeral dial with polychrome enamel decoration, gilt Louis XV style hands, gilt bezel with convex glass, and a ring of brilliants attached to the knife edge suspended gridiron, which oscillates with the pendulum, 8 days, time and count wheel strike pendule a Paris movement, signed "AD. MOUGIN", counting the hours on a bell and a single blow at the half hour c1870
CONDITION:
Case very good, marble without damage, gilt ornament very good with minor spotting and discoloration, dial with minor scratches, hands very good, brilliant ring with one replaced stone, movement ticks and strikes, Ht 20 1/4"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$2900
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DESCRIPTION:
France, swinger, with unusual chain suspended clock, held aloft by a bronzed spelter statue of a young woman, standing on an acanthus decorated plinth, the inside of the base marked "L.S.F", the gilt drum containing the clock movement and dial with two bands of decorative reeding and beading, with decorated rods and chains attached to suspension springs, and all attached to a turned, beaded and engraved block, white enamel Roman numeral dial with fancy gilt bezel, pierced and engraved hands, with round, 8 day, time only, movement, c1890
CONDITION:
Statue with wear and minor losses to surface, drum and chains dirty and with wear to gilding, dial replaced, hands good, suspension springs require replacement, movement ticks, Ht 24 3/4"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$5500
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French figural clock, 8 days, time and count wheel strike pendule a Paris movement by Marti, contained in a gilt drum carried on the back of a patinated bronze figure of an elephant standing on a gilt bronze base with rococo style ornament, the drum with gilt foliage and seated figure holding a cluster of grapes, white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic outer 5 minute markers, signed "Costantin a Paris Grie de la Madeline", gilt Louis XV style hands, bezel with thick beveled convex glass, c1865
CONDITION:
Case with gilding and patina restored, bezel glass good, rear glass missing, dial with a few tiny edge flakes, otherwise excellent, hands excellent, movement ticks and strikes, bell nut replaced, Ht 20 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$7500
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$9500
PRICE SOLD:
$8000
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French industrial "Ships Stern" clock by Guilmet, signed 8 days, time and strike, movement mounted in a silvered and gilt case representing a ships quarter deck, the captain rocking back and forth at the wheel as the upper part of the compound pendulum, with knife edge suspension, deck railing with gimbaled lamps, and a sailor coiling rope below, gilt Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands, all on a black slate base with gilt feet, c1885
CONDITION:
Case good but dirty and with major losses to finish, slate base dull and with minor chips, dial refinished, hands replaced and with oxidation, post at right end of railing broken from deck, missing upper section with gimbaled lamp, screw for case back replaced with a wood screw, movement ticks and strikes, gong a replacement and not attached to case bottom, wooden case bottom loose. See D. Roberts "Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks" chapter 22 for more information on this clock Ht 11.75"
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$7500
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DESCRIPTION:
French mantel clock, eight day time and strike, pendule a Paris movement, counting the hours on a bell and a single blow at the half hour, silk thread suspension, white and black marble and gilt bronze case supported on gilt toupie feet, the case front paint decorated below the dial with bunches of grapes and grape leaves, and with festoons of roses, forget-me-nots, and green foliage, with gilt bronze frame and beaded molding, on the right a gilt bronze putti standing on a stool and holding a basket of flowers, on the left a female figure with lyre, at her feet a quiver with arrows and bow, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, signed in red "Piolaine A Paris", gilt hands, and gilt bezel with convex glass, c1790
CONDITION:
The case is very good overall, with a few minor flakes in the marble, losses to painted decoration (that any of this remains is incredible), good bright and matte gilt surfaces, beaded molding at base painted gold, gilding on bezel probably restored, dial very good with minor scratches and faint hairlines at 9:00 and 10:00, hands may be original, glazed bezel at back probably a later addition, movement ticks and strikes, Ht 17"
ESTIMATE:
$3300
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$4300
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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Rare French mystery clock by Guilmet, black slate with gilt and patinated ornament, with candelabra garniture, the signed time and strike, movement with crank and stirrup escapement, a bronzed spelter figure of a woman on top of the case, holding the pendulum, the pendulum impulsed through the nearly imperceptible movement of the gilt base on which the figure stands, candelabra in patinated spelter with Classically inspired ornament, on black slate bases matching the clock, later glass dial with black painted Roman numerals allowing the action of the movement to be observed, the original black slate dial with gilt Roman numerals is included with the clock, gilt bezel with thick beveled glass, gilt steel hands, pendulum with glass center, c1875
CONDITION:
Clock case is very good, gilding dirty but intact, case with good polish, a few spots and loss of polish on molding at left front, a few minor flakes, female figure with good original surface, dirty and with minor losses, glass dial very good, original dial excellent, hands very good, pendulum with wear to finish, glass center with flakes and scratches, gilt bezel and beveled glass very good, movement is running and striking, will require escapement adjustment, bell replaced, suspension spring broken, candelabra bases with good polish, one with upper left corner broken and repaired, candle holders with repaired damage, gilding on feet and ornaments good, one handle missing, see D. Roberts "Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks", chapter 21 for more information on this unusual clock Ht 29.5"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$4500
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Bawo & Dotter, New York, German "Elite" 8 days, triple fusee, three train, mahogany miniature bracket clock, c1900
CONDITION:
chiming bracket clocks this small are uncommon, and this one is in very nice original condition. Bawo & Dotter were importers of European quality decorative items including clocks. The unusual chain-driven fusee movement has the Elite name, and the company is recorded as using these movements in cases made in this country. The pierced brass and silvered dial has some tarnish on the silver, but looks fine as is. The hefty coil gongs, key and pendulum are all correct. Ht 14"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2300
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J.C. Grogan & Co., Pittsburgh, by Junghans, Germany, mahogany 8 days, Westminster chime bracket clock with three train triple fusee spring driven movement, c1920
CONDITION:
this heavy impressive German clock, retailed in Pittsburgh, is in fine original condition with just a few very minor scuffs and age cracks. The polished brass dial, finials, feet, side and rear window screens, and column ends all retain a good patina. The large movement does quarter-hour chiming on hefty coil gongs. Ht 18.5"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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Johannes Friderich Schmidt, Kuttenberg, Austria, 3-Fusee Bracket clock, two day duration, crown verge, striking the quarters on 3 bells and the hour on a single bell, c1750
CONDITION:
there is wear to the wood elements of the case, the rear door was brushed with gold paint, front door has repaired crack. The recently serviced heavy movement has cable on the strike fusees, and chain for the time fusee (proper, as the time fusee has flat bottomed channels). The "at rest" hook for the pendulum is absent. The rear plate bears the engraved name of the maker. The brass dial has cast and gilt royal crown spandrels, each with a bust, and the arch filled with an elaborate crown. There is also a mock pendulum aperture with a star shaped indicator. Hour hand with later end. A bell probably has been replaced since the 3 bells offer only 2 different pitches. Ht 13.5"
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1700
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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John Finch, London, burled walnut 8 days, double fusee bracket clock, c1700 movement in later case
CONDITION:
the brass movement and dial are signed and beautifully engraved, and the movement retains its crown wheel escapement and mock pendulum visible in the dial. The well-made case, with glass on all four sides, has just a few minor age cracks, dings, warps and lifts, and the hands are authentic reproductions. Ht 17.5"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
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Walker Hall Ltd, mahogany bracket clock, French 8 days, Westminster chime movement, 1929 presentation.
CONDITION:
case is in very nice condition with original finish showing minor scratches. Silvered brass dial is very clean with a small ding at about 2 o'clock. Hands are original. There is an engraved plaque on the base front which reads: "To Mr. C. Sheppard from Col. P. Burges as a token of grateful appreciation of 40 years service March 1929". Ht 14.75"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$130
DESCRIPTION:
Rollin a Paris, French, for the English market, time and alarm, mini 8 days, skeleton clock, sold at the Great Exhibition of 1851
CONDITION:
this example is signed on the dial and movement, but has no glass dome. Both the pull-wind alarm mechanism and the alarm set mechanism appear to be operating. Detailed information on this model can be found in Royer-Collard's book titled "Skeleton Clocks" and in Roberts' book titled "Continental and American Skeleton Clocks". Ht 8.5"
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$500
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Skeleton clock, modern reproduction 8 days, triple fusee with quarter-hour chime on 8 bells, 1982
CONDITION:
the overall condition is very good, and the engraved plate on the wood base indicates that the maker needed 335 hours to construct this clock from a 310-part kit. The dome has a stable crack on one side. Overall height to top of dome 20"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1250
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Draper (John), Maldon, brass dial one hand 30 hours, time and strike, weight driven movement in wood hanging case with slide-off bonnet, c.1750
CONDITION:
we find a William Draper, Maldon, listed in Baillie, but this maker's signature appears to be abbreviated John or Jonathan. The brass posted movement, with recoil anchor escapement, top bell, rear count wheel, and weight hanging from a chain, appears to be in nice original condition. The dial, also in nice condition, has a silvered chapter ring and top boss, fancy cast spandrels, and textured center. The old stained pine case has a good later finish, and the glass is new. Ht of case 33"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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English drop dial 8 days, mahogany hanging timepiece with fusee movement, c1900
CONDITION:
the solid mahogany retains its original finish, the unsigned painted metal dial is very good, and the hands are correct. The movement has a gut cord to the fusee and the original heavy pendulum. One wood retaining peg for the dial assembly is absent (minor issue). Ht 19"
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$325
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J.J.Elliott, London, England, one of the worlds largest tambour clocks, the walnut case with paneled front, heavily molded base and trim, terminating at each end in a volute with acanthus leaf, heavy cast bezel with thick beveled glass, silvered Roman numeral dial with blued steel hands, chime/ silent lever at 3:00, and heavy brass, 8 day, 3 fusee movement with full Westminster chiming on gongs, and counting the hours on a large gong, signed "J.J. Elliott 121 & 123 Rosebery Avenue London", with original key and pendulum c1910
CONDITION:
Case top surface a bit faded, and with some minor blistering of veneer, and filled holes from finishing nails reinforcing the case, front with minor splits in the panel frame, and splits in the trim, minor scrapes and surface losses, front surface with scattered bloom, back door missing lock, bezel with minor spotting, silvering on dial with significant loss, black filler in numerals mostly absent, hands good, minute slightly bent, movement functioning properly, gongs with good tone, structure inside case supporting and anchoring movement replaced, key and pendulum good Ht18"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1550
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Thomas Hart & Co., London, England, 31 Bevis. Marks, bracket clock, 8 day, time, quarter strike and chime on 8 bells, spring driven triple fusee movement in a mahogany and mahogany veneer case with silvered metal dial, c1835
CONDITION:
the case has been professionally restored and refinished with replaced screws in the feet and repaired cracks in the veneer. The fusee movement, which interestingly has extra large main spring barrels is sitting on shims to account for wood shrinkage. There is a repair to gong strike hammer arm. The pendulum tie down screw is absent. Ht 21"
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
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Austrian carved wood 8 days, quarter striking 3 weight serpentine case Vienna regulator, c1880
CONDITION:
this large case has been nicely refinished, but needs tips for two of its top finials and one glass side panel. The two other glasses are new. The porcelain dial has some hairlines, and the hands are incorrect. The brass weight shells are tarnished, the pendulum bob is shinier. The quality movement strikes on coil gongs mounted behind. Ht 59"
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1250
PRICE SOLD:
$700
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Austrian, dial signed "Franz Grofs, Wien", 8 days, time and strike, 2 weight walnut serpentine case Vienna regulator, c1880
CONDITION:
the glossy dark stained case is in very good condition with some minor scuffs and scrapes. The front glass is old and wavy, one side panel is cracked. The top crest needs a dowel replaced to sit properly, and there is an extra bottom finial included. The white enameled dial is good; the brass weights show some tarnish. The movement, with rear mounted gong and threaded beat adjuster, is nice quality. Ht
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$375
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Austrian, dial signed "Math Romer", 31-day time only, one weight Vienna Regulator with ribbon style calendar, c1870
CONDITION:
not only are month-duration clocks rare, but ones with a vertical date indicator are rarer still. The oak case has been nicely refinished, the signed porcelain dial has just a few faint hairlines, and the porcelain calendar strip and beat scale are fine. The brass weight, with its date pointer, is somewhat tarnished. The movement, with its extra wheel, is high quality. The front glass is wavy; the side glass panels need to reinstalled, and one is broken at the top. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$1250
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$1750
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
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Carl Werner, Villingen, Germany, 8 days, spring driven time and strike, free-swinger carved wood wall clock, c1890
CONDITION:
the case, decorated extensively with deep carving, has an old dull finish and a small chunk of wood missing from the bottom. The movement has the Werner trademark; the fancy pendulum is stamped brass. The ivory color celluloid dial with brass floral center matching the pendulum design, the brass bezel, and the hands are all fine. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$260
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Ernst Ferdinandi, Vienna, Austria, Dachluhr, 8 days, weight driven timepiece, the mahogany veneered case with light wood banding, glazed sides and front, white enamel Roman numeral dial signed "Ernst Ferdinandi in Wien", gilt, engine turned bezel, finely cut blued steel hands, brass movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power, polished brass weight, ebonized wooden pendulum rod with brass ball, c1830
CONDITION:
Case good overall, with dirt and some fading, minor veneer loss at bottom of right side, banding with restoration at top of case, glass early, but replaced, dial very good with minor flakes at winding arbor, signature restored, bezel good, hands reblued, movement very dirty, pendulum hanger replaced, weight may be replaced, pendulum a recent replacement, door rubs right side of bezel when opening and closing the case Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$4500
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Franz Peucker, Wien, Austrian walnut 8 days, time only, weight driven Vienna Regulator wall clock, c1890
CONDITION:
the Peucker name appears on the white porcelain beat scale along with the address "Neubau Breitegasse No.13". The unsigned movement, with maintaining power, is numbered 10673. The serpentine case retains its old dark finish with some age and shrinkage cracks, the finials are absent, and one glass side panel has a small piece missing. The porcelain dial has one faint hairline. Ht 36"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$300
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