DESCRIPTION:
Austria, a miniature weight driven Vienna timepiece, rosewood grained softwood case with serpentine door, deeply molded bottom bracket with turned drop, ogee molded top and bottom, and removable scrolled crest with turned finial, Roman numeral white enamel dial, pierced, blued steel Vienna style hands, 30 hour, weight driven timepiece movement with recoil escapement and silk thread suspension, 5 spoke pulley, and pendulum with brass bob and steel rod
CONDITION:
case with losses to finish and some worm holes, door warped, and with splits, crest replaced, dial good, hands with losses to blue, movement with minor staining, not running, escapement needs work, pendulum and pulley with minor tarnish
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
DIMENSIONS: 23.5in x 8.5in x 3.75in
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Frisian stoelklok, 30 hour, time, strike and alarm weight driven movement in a case with polychrome painted shelf with mermaids and painted floral decoration, gilded pewter ornaments including lions with crowns, roman numeral painted, arcaded dial with floral corner spandrels, central vignette with landscape, pierced brass hands, typical baluster turned brass four pillar movement, large brass pear shaped weight
CONDITION:
These clocks often are tired and shabby, but this example has been professionally restored throughout and looks great.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1790
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 21in x 10in
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Gustav Becker, Freiberg, Germany, cartel clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in a walnut veneered case in the second baroque style with carved scrolls and floral elements with a roman numeral silvered brass dial, and pieced blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
case has a nicely rubbed down finish with one small veneer loss on the upper left side. Bottom finial will need to be glued. Entire surface of the silvered dial has slightly yellowed. The minute hand was bent, but straightened. Old glass in door, lock has a working key. Signed trapezoidal movement has the Médaille d'Or award stamp and serial number 14099.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$450
CIRCA: 1864
DIMENSIONS: 30.5in x 17.5in x 9in
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France, a large, 19th century musical picture clock, the canvas with rural landscape, foreground with rushing river, and shepherd with sheep, horses, and goats, all before a castle with clock tower, the background with village and distant mountains, the stretcher signed and with identification of view, contained within a deeply molded gilt frame with composition ornament, the two tune music box and 8 day, two train clock movement concealed behind the painting, musical selections are Yankee Doodle, and one other unidentified air, the clock movement with silk thread suspension signed "Robert a Paris"
CONDITION:
frame with minor damage to gesso, losses to gilding, and with gold paint touch up, painting with yellowed varnish and crazing, small tear in canvas, and with three areas patched and inpainted, clock dial misaligned with hole in canvas, movement tick and strikes, music box will play with encouragement, both movements would benefit from service, one hanger missing
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$850
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 33.25in x 39.75in x 8in
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Gebrüder Wilde, Villingen, Germany, large "freischwinger", 8 day, time and gong strike, spring driven movement in a walnut case with carved acanthus on the crest and interesting pilasters flanking the door glass, silvered dial with Arabic numerals and pierced blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
case has been nicely smoothed down. The lower portions of the case have some worm holes. The veneer has lifted a bit the right side of the door. The gilding on embossed central portion of dial has worn off, but it is otherwise fairly good. Beveled glass is in good condition, as are the hands. Embossed brass pendulum is in good condition Signed "G.W." movement, serial number 40469.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$275
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 42in x 20in x 9in
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Gebrüder Resch, Ebensee, Austria, Vienna regulator wall clock, 8 day, time and quarter strike, weight driven movement in an Altdeutsch walnut veneer case with fluted half columns, white enamel dial, and blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
case with rubbed down finish. Repaired break to the base. Wood door frame has a crack in the lower right corner. Door glass is a modern replacement. White enamel dial with Roman numerals is in excellent condition. Top finial with a repaired piece. One leveling foot will need to be reattached to the bottom of the clock. Signed movement with "Remember" trademark.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 46in x 16in x 7in
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France, a large figural swinging clock, the female figure after "La Fortune" by Louis Moreau, her left foot on a cloud, the right on the winged wheel representing progress and technology, and holding the clock aloft in her left hand, the 8 day, time and strike movement contained in the blue, upper sphere, and mounted with gilt Roman numerals and Louis XV style hands, and three rod gridiron style connection to the smaller, lower ball
CONDITION:
finishes on statue and spheres restored professionally restored by Charles Carrick, minor scratches, pendulum assembly cleaned, now lacking gilding, steel with specks of oxide, ticks and strikes
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3500
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 33.5in x x
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Diana" swinger shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, timepiece movement in a gilt and nickel cannister-style case with a bronze finished spelter statue on base.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition and still retains some bronze finish. The brass and gilt movement case is in nice condition. The paper dial has one small area of abrasion, otherwise is in excellent condition. The hands are original. The bezel glass is beveled.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 30.0in x 7.0in x 9.5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Double Figure Swing" clock with a spring driven, 8 day, timepiece movement in a gilt and nickel cannister-style case with a bronze finished spelter statue on an enameled iron base.
CONDITION:
The case is in very good condition with some finish restoration. The enameled iron base shows no loss. The signed paper dial is in very good condition with areas of minor discoloration. The hands are original. The nickel and gilt movement case is in nice condition.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 24.5in x 12.75in x 8.5in
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France, an attractive, small swinger, "Nymph with Roses", turned wooden, faux tortoise shell base with engraved plaque "Nymphe aux Rose par Moreau", supporting the patinated spelter figure of a young woman, in flowing dress, with column and basket of flowers, the swinging timepiece held aloft in her left hand, the 8 day movement contained in a patinated sphere with applied roman numerals and Louis XV style hands, and attached to the faux gridiron, compound pendulum, clock movement and pendulum marked "S.E.F.I.A. France"
CONDITION:
dirty, base with minor losses to paint, figure with losses to patination, clock case and small sphere with losses to patination, gilt components with losses to surface, steel pendulum components with oxide, large sphere counter weight now glued to inside of bottom, movement dirty, will run, suspension repaired with stiff wire, will need to be replaced with proper material if it is to function, needs service and adjustment
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Juno Swing", figural shelf clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in a bronze finished cannister case supported by a statue of the Roman goddess Juno
CONDITION:
the finish on the figure has been restored, the movement is signed by Ansonia. The paper dial and the cast emblem on the bottom the swinging arm are replacements and there is no rear cover piece behind the new emblem.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$950
CIRCA: 1906
DIMENSIONS: 28in x 7in x 7in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Huntress" figural swinger, 8 day, time only, spring-driven movement mounted inside a brass sphere with cast ribbon ornament and applied Arabic numerals, Louis XV style hands, held aloft by a patinated spelter figure of a young woman carrying game birds in her other hand, standing on an ebonized cast iron base.
CONDITION:
The clock arm is in good original condition, the spheres with discolored lacquer, some tarnish and minor dings, and the cast top ornament with a solder repair on the back. The figure, cast in brass, is a reproduction. That said, it is a fairly convincing one. The added wooden base and presence of lamp hardware suggest that it may have served as a lamp at some point or simply acquired some parts from one. The twisted wire that connects the figure's hand to the birds has been replaced with some steel cable. The stamped movement ticks, but was not tested long term.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$750
DIMENSIONS: 26in x 7.5in x 7.5in
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Black Forest, Germany, railway house cuckoo clock, 3 day, time and strike with calling cuckoo bird, spring driven two train movement with a single fusee on the strike train in a softwood case with hardwood carvings, white enamel cartouche numerals on the dial, and bone hands.
CONDITION:
main structure of building/case appears to be original. The carvings and finials on the front of the clock -- possibly rosewood -- are more recent creations, done by a craftsman with considerable ability. Old cast brass movement is unsigned. Single fusee has steel cable connecting it to the spring barrel. Bellows have been restored with new leather. One of the two whistles has been repapered or replaced. Tip of bone minute hand has been broken off. Though not entirely old, this is a handsome clock.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 23in x 17in x 7.25in
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Winterhalder & Hofmeier, Schwarzenbach, Germany, bracket clock, 8 day, time and gong strike with chime playing on eight bells, spring-driven movement in an oak architectural case with fluted pilasters, frieze resembling ashlar, tympanum with carved scroll design, brass dial plate with applied cast spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, subsidiary rate adjustment and chime / silent dials, blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
The oak case has been rubbed down and has a few old dings and scratches. There are four numbers impressed into the roof on the right side, probably a consequence of someone using it as a writing surface. The roof also has a split that is four inches long on the right back edge. The dial is in very good condition. Red cloth inside side doors is a modern replacement Heavy brass movement is stamped with the W&H trademark. The movement ticks, strikes, and chimes, but was not tested long term.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1300
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 13in x 9.5in
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Samuel Toulmin, Strand, London, a Georgian mahogany bracket clock with enameled dial, the break arch case with polished brass furniture, and glazed sides, the case top and base molded on four sides, unusual white has Roman numerals, Arabic five minute markers, and strike/silent indicator in the arch, pierced, blued steel hands, two train fusee movement with verge escapement, the back plate engraved with acanthus, flowers, and C scrolls, and striking the hours on a bell.
CONDITION:
case with numerous repairs to veneer, veneer lifting and with splits, case bottom loose, feet loose, glass replaced, some minor staining on brass, dial with cracks and glued losses at lower left, strike/silent indicator replaced, movement clean, running, seat board and risers replaced
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1785
DIMENSIONS: 13in x 9.75in x 6in
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Winterhalder & Hofmeier, Schwarzenbach, Germany, bracket clock, 8 day, time and strike with Westminster chime playing on four gongs, triple fusee movement in an oak architectural case with fluted pilasters, frieze meant to resemble ashlar, tympanum with carved floral design, brass dial plate with applied cast spandrels, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, subsidiary rate adjustment and chime / silent dials, blued steel hands.
CONDITION:
The oak case has an original finish that has been nicely rubbed down. There are two splits in wood on either side of the roof, one that was repaired. A piece of fretwork from the door on the right side has broken off, but is included for future repair. Small chip to the top of the right pilaster. Cloth behind all three doors is deteriorating. Lock on rear door is missing. The dial has a bit of dark tarnish in the center matte area and silvered chapter ring. The movement ticks, strike, and chimes, but could probably use attention.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$800
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 13in x 9.25in
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A. Ecalle, Horloger de la Marine, 93- 94 Palais Royal, Paris, a monumental Belgian slate, gilt bronze mounted, grand sonnerie mantel clock, on gilt, gadrooned feet, the base with incised panels and deep cavetto molding, and hung with a gilt, fruit and foliate festoon, the recessed corners with gilt caryatids supporting the cavetto molded cornice and arch top, the arch with central lion mask and foliate ornament issuing from its mouth, the top with gilt scrolls flanking a stone plinth surmounted by a turned, gadrooned and acanthus ornamented finial, engraved, gilt dial with scrolling foliage, Roman numeral chapter ring and subsidiary sonnerie/silence selector, and with retailers name and address within a blank reserve below the dial, finely cut and finished blued steel hands, and massive three train, quarter striking fusee movement, sounding the quarters and hours on five gongs
CONDITION:
dirty, slate with minor flakes and chips, right side of base with crack, right side molding above cavetto with crack, plinth with chips below finial, finial loose, feet loose, front door lower hinge detached from case, upper hinge bent, dial with minor losses to numerals, hands with minor specks of oxide, rear glass with chips and substantial loss at upper right, movement dirty, ticks, strikes, and chimes correctly, pendulum rod replaced. Auguste Ecalle was located at the Palais Royal, Galerie Beaujolais, from 1880- 90. He was known for his work with precision timekeepers and chronometry, and was agent for Dent in Paris.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$6300
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 16in x 10in
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England, a monumental, quarter chiming table or bracket clock, the rosewood veneered and grain painted architectural case with molded base supporting a pair of columns with carved capitals below the carved entablature and broken pediment top, the sides with pierced, textile backed fret, composite dial with silvered roman numeral chapter ring, and subsidiary chime control and regulation at top, the dial also bearing an engraved plaque "The Association of Diamond Merchants, Jewellers, and Silversmiths, 6, Grand Hotel Buildings, Trafalgar Square, London", three train fusee movement chiming on eight bells or four gongs, and striking the hours on a larger, fifth gong
CONDITION:
case with worm holes, minor scrapes, bumps and dings, minor veneer losses, right side of frieze with opaque coating, left side fret with repair, front door lock broken, door edge with minor marring from screwdriver, hinges loose, dial with minor tarnish and loss to gilding, hands with minor oxide, movement dirty, steel components with patchy rust, movement dirty, will tick, strike, and chime with encouragement, suspension spring broken, gong hammer damper detached, needs service.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
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English, 8 day, weight driven brass movement tavern-style wall timepiece. Dial is signed: "Rufsell, Norwich" [actually Russell as "fs" is double "s" in early script].
CONDITION:
Mahogany and oak case in very nice condition in an old finish. There are a couple small repairs on the wood bezel. Original painted dial has some spotty areas where it has age darkened. The numbers have had some restoration. Original hands.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 43in x 19.5in x 7.75in
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D. Shaw, Lancaster, England, tavern wall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in an oak case with painted metal dial
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with veneer repair on lower left side. The dial is in good condition. Includes associated old pendulum and weights.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 50in x 12in x 9in
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England, double-sided gallery clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven fusee movement in a carved walnut case with 11 inch painted metal dials on opposite sides, both with cream background and black Roman numerals, blued steel Paris style spade hands.
CONDITION:
The walnut case has an original finish which was maintained through the years or nicely rubbed down. There are two mounting hooks with chains on top for mounting the clock to the ceiling. The door on the bottom of the case to access the pendulum has a lock, but no key. It is currently unlocked. One of the two metal dials is flaking significantly. Some rust on the hands. The well-built movement has nicely finished plates and the original fusee chain. The movement ticks vigorously but was not tested extensively This clock would be an impressive addition to any suitable space.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 16in x 36in x 6.5in
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English, J. Paterson, Leith, England, 8 day, time and strike brass fusee movement bracket clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in a nice mellow finish. There is a shrinkage crack on the right and left side. There is some damage on the right side bottom edge. There is a veneer repair on the right side of the door. The front door arch looks to have been later repaired with small veneer pieces. The back door has some damage and several veneer repairs. Painted dial has heavy crazing and attempts have been made to fill in the cracks. Original hands
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 19in x 11.5in x 7.75in
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Payne & Co., 163 New Bond St, London, a Victorian, quarter chiming lantern clock, 8 day duration, with walnut base, brass case with turned finials, columns and feet, Roman numeral engraved brass dial with pierced steel hands, top with pierced frets, the front fret with engraving, cast brass bell strap suspending two large bells, the two train fusee movement with recoil escapement, striking ting tang quarters on two bells, and the hours on the smaller bell, back plate signed, serial #5054
CONDITION:
case and dial with minor tarnish and discoloration, hands good, movement with minor tarnish and staining, running and striking correctly
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$900
CIRCA: 1870
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 7.5in x 7.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Rivers, Cornhill, London, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven brass fusee movement mahogany bracket clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has shrinkage cracks in the veneer on the top and a crack on the front. Original dial plate has been repainted. Original hands. Movement is engraved with the firm name. The firm of James Rivers & Son was located at Cornhill from 1792 to1815.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$475
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 15.75in x 11.5in x 6.5in
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England, double-sided postal clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven fusee movement in an octagonal mahogany case with ogee molded edge, two 12 inch painted white metal dials under glass on opposite sides, both with Roman numerals and the letters "G.P.O." (General Post Office) below the center arbor, spade steel hands.
CONDITION:
The case has an original finish that is nice, with a few small scratches and white specks. The case has doors located on the top and bottom. The white painted dials are excellent, as are the wide spade hands. The fusee movement has heavy line instead of a chain on the fusee. The movement ticks briskly.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$300
CIRCA: 1935
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 15in x 8in
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DESCRIPTION:
England, gravity clock, 30 hour, time only, weight driven movement with visible escapement and compound pendulum, in a brass case, glass dial with reverse painted Arabic figures, molded base on bun feet, hexagonal columns, and molded cornice with brass finials.
CONDITION:
brass case has a slightly dark, but nice patina. Top right finial is absent. Painted numbers are in good condition with a few small scratches. The movement ticks.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$400
PRICE SOLD:
$225
CIRCA: 1920
DIMENSIONS: 10.5in x 4.25in x 2in
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English, 8 day, time spring brass chain drive fusee movement tavern clock. Dial is signed McHerman, Manchester.
CONDITION:
Refinished gothic style oak case in nice condition. Original painted dial is in reasonably good condition for its age with some wear to the chapter ring and some of the fine lines on the numbers. Original hands and pendulum
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 42in x 18in x 6.5in
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England, single train skeleton clock with passing strike, the brass frames with gothic style fretting, roman numeral, skeletonized, white painted dial, blued steel spade and poker hands, 4 wheel fusee movement with four spoke crossings, and striking a single blow at the hour on a bell, mounted to an oblong, green velvet lined, white marble base
CONDITION:
dirty, steel components with minor oxidation, dial repainted, hands with oxide, one foot with hole in side of casting, running, needs service, dome missing
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$475
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 15in x 11.5in x 7.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Modern reproduction skeleton clock, 8 day, time and strike with chime on eight bells, triple fusee spring driven movement in a pierced brass frame mounted on a velvet covered, cavetto molded wood base, all under a glass dome.
CONDITION:
brass frame with a small amount of tarnish. Silvered chapter is a bit bent near the 3 o'clock position Fusees have steel cable rather than chain. A lever on the upper right of the clock selects between one of two tunes that play on the quarter hours.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1980
DIMENSIONS: 21in x 14in x 8in
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Lenzkirch, AGU, Germany, walnut "Freischwinger", "No. 89", time and quarter hour strike spring driven brass movement wall clock. Serial number 870616. Includes original Lenzkirch winding key. his clock is listed as "No. 89" in their 1901 catalog (see "Lenzkirch Clocks: The Unsigned Story", page 146): We sold one on May 16, 2015 for $2,200.
CONDITION:
Walnut case in an old, possibly original finish and in very nice condition. There is a separation at the curved molding on the crest. Original dial has some spotty tarnish and fine scratch lines at the winding arbors. Original hands and pendulum.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$1750
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 44.5in x 17.5in x 8.25in
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Germany, Lenzkirch, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven brass movement marble and brass figural mantel clock. Serial No. 547038.
CONDITION:
Red marble and brass ornaments in very fine condition has a couple minor chips on the marble base. Brass dial is very nice and may have been originally silvered. Original hands. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1906
DIMENSIONS: 20in x 11in x 9in
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Lenzkirch Clock Co., Germany, "Nr. 564" wall clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement with deadbeat escapement in an oak Altdeutsch case with cast brass pendulum, white enamel dial, and pierced steel hands.
CONDITION:
Case has an excellent original finish. Enameled dial is in very good condition. Some black paint is flaking off of hands. This clock is shown on page 38 of the book "Lenzkirch Clocks: The Unsigned Story" by George Everett taken from an 1883 Lenzkirch trade catalog. Movement is stamped with serial number 455236.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1000
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1883
DIMENSIONS: 38in x 13in x 6.75in
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Lenzkirch. Germany, a small, walnut Freischwinger, the base with turned drop and pierced brackets supporting the open well with balustrade, pilasters, and more pierced, scrolled brackets, the door with caryatids, supporting the dental molded entablature, all surmounted by a scrolled, carved crest, the case replete with the incomprehensible riot of applied castings that this manufacturer is so well known for, Roman numeral silvered dial with gilt, repousse center, pierced, blued steel hands, signed, 8 day, time and strike movement, and faux gridiron pendulum with rococo ornament and central putto, serial #486761
CONDITION:
veneer with minor losses, minor bumps and dings, projecting backboard ornaments flanking balustrade repaired, some applied brass ornaments loose, left side of clock case with split, door with splits visible only on the interior, turned bezel ring split, left return molding above door loose, all ornaments cleaned, pendulum cleaned, chapter ring with minor tarnish and pitting, movement dirty, oily, ticks and strikes, suspension spring broken, movement needs to be moved forward as the dial sits too far back from the door
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$2300
DIMENSIONS: 32in x 16.5in x 7in
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Lenzkirch Clock Co., Lenzkirch, Germany, Vienna style wall clock, 8 day, time only, brass weight driven movement in a burled walnut carved case with ebonized highlights, white enamel dial and subsidiary seconds, serial #552447
CONDITION:
the case retains an old finish with a small chip to veneer on the lower right block above drop. The dial has hairlines between 6 and 8. The center finial is original. The other five finials and drops are replacements. The pendulum disc has a dent in the center. The key is an original Lenzkirch type.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 53in x 18in x 8.25in
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Germany, Lenzkirch, 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement bracket clock with shelf. Serial No. 769696.
CONDITION:
Oak case in nice condition has a dull finish. Original dial is clean, but probably silvered originally. Original hands. The accompanying shelf has a repair to the ball on the right drop finial. Movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$425
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 17in x 9.5in x 6.75in
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Anton Jezek, Wien, Austria, 30 day, time, strike & grande sonnerie, weight driven movement in a two piece carved walnut case with carved and turned half columns flanking dial, carved fleur-de-lis style trim over trunk door glass over a base with a single drawer, cabinet and two carved and turned 3/4 columns resting on bun feet. The intricately engraved nickel plated dial has blue numerals on raised engraved brass plaques with maker's signature "Ant. Jezek" and matching pendulum disc and weights.
CONDITION:
the case has been professionally refinished. There is a small abrasion to the front molding below door. The movement, dial, weights and pendulum are all in good condition. The pendulum has an unusual brass suspension guard. The consignor has provided a custom built riser which is included to raise the clock off the floor 3 inches. This is a striking example of a desirable long duration clock.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2500
CIRCA: 1888
DIMENSIONS: 83in x 26in x 14in
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England, dwarf tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven five posted movement in an oyster wood veneered case with marquetry inlay on door and string inlay on sides of case and barley twist column flanking hood door. The brass dial has silvered chapter ring, brass corner spandrels and matted brass center with early serpentine hands.
CONDITION:
the case has an old finish. Each riser for the movement has two strips added, one on each side, to expand the surface to accommodate current seatboard configuration. The hinge blocks on the inside of case have been replaced. The dial has been professionally restored. There is an old label and note pasted to inside of backboard.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$2300
CIRCA: 1700
DIMENSIONS: 62in x 13.25in x 9in
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Herschede Hall Clock Co., Cincinnati Ohio for A.E. Siedle, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, "Pattern No. 99" hall clock, 8 day, time, strike and chime on five tubes signed Herschede Hall Clock Co., brass weight driven German movement in a carved mahogany case with full reeded Corinthian columns on the hood (in tandem) and the trunk door, beveled glasses on sides of hood and oval trunk door, carved large paw feet and trim on gabled top. The brass dial is signed by Pittsburgh retailer and has moon phase, silvered chapter ring with applied brass numerals and chime / silent and strike / silent selectors.
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with some scuffing on the paw feet and lower molding of hood. There is a repair to arch on hood door and some of the fine beaded molding on hood is absent. The dial has some light oxidation. The Crown Symphony Tubes are individually signed, patent date January 13 03.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
CIRCA: 1920
DIMENSIONS: 102in x 27in x 17in
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New Jersey or New York tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in a mahogany and mahogany veneer broken arch case with French feet, banded inlay around plinth, center panel, trunk and hood door, ebony striping on four full columns flanking hood, three brass finials, brass rosettes on broken arch and crotch mahogany trunk door and plinth. The painted metal dial has bird's nest in arch and painted floral spandrels and calendar disc under center arbor.
CONDITION:
the case has an old refinish with minor restoration to the plinth. There is about an inch of the rear right front absent and a chip of the left front foot. The dial is in excellent condition. The weights and finials are older replacements.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1815
DIMENSIONS: 93.5in x 19in x 10in
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T. Clare, Hatton, England, tall clock, 8 day, time, strike and chime on a nest of six bells, weight driven movement in a inlaid mahogany case with four fluted columns flanking hood. The trunk has a shaped crotch mahogany door flanked by fluted quarter columns with gold painted capitals over a crotch mahogany base framed by string inlay and contrasting mahogany veneer. The brass dial has silvered chapter ring, moon phase, maker's signature, silvered second's bit and calendar aperture.
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with some wear on arch top. The hood door glass is absent. There is an empty dowel hole on top of hood. There is a chip to the upper left return molding. The sidelights are absent and are now covered with silk. The feet are absent. The dial and movement are in good condition with minor flaking on the moon phase disc. Hands are later than the clock.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1770
DIMENSIONS: 89in x 22.5in x 11in
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Unsigned New York or New Jersey, tall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in a inlaid mahogany case with high broken arch pediment top on hood with pressed brass rosettes and three brass finials. The painted metal dial is flanked by tapering full reeded columns with brass capitals up front and reeded quarter columns in the rear. The trunk has a crotch mahogany door flanked by similar full reeded columns over a crotch mahogany base framed by contrasting mahogany veneer resting on straight bracket feet.
CONDITION:
the case retains its original nicely rubbed down finish. There is an age split on the lower left side and minor veneer chipping on right side of base. There is a 3" wide section of the lower back board replaced. The dial retains its original paint with some fading to decoration and numerals. The consignor reports the clock is likely from the Elizabeth, New Jersey area.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 93.5in x 19.5in x 10.25in
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D.J. Tasma, Grouw, a monumental three train musical tall clock with full calendar, automata, and phases of the moon, mahogany case with molded base, fluted feet, canted corners, and carved bell flower molding with conforming marquetry band and central conch shell, the trunk with stop fluted half columns and Corinthian capitals, the door with carving and inlay matching the base, bonnet with stop fluted columns and Corinthian capitals below a pitched pediment with central carved basket of flowers, and three figural finials, brass composite dial with arcaded, silvered, roman numeral chapter ring, gilt spandrels, and engraved, matted center with calendar apertures, pierced blued steel hands, the arch with central moonphase aperture and polychrome painted landscape scene featuring two female musicians with lutes, their arms moving, as if to strum their instruments as the clock runs, and 8 day, three train, quarter striking musical movement, 7.5 inch cylinder playing 10 tunes on 12 bells, the quarters sounded on single bell, and striking the hours on a gong.
CONDITION:
case refinished, numerous veneer repairs, some carvings replaced, marquetry banding painted out on the door, brass mounts polished, some repairs with opaque coating, chapter ring resilvered, spandrels regilt, dial center with minor tarnish, month and day discs with minor losses and touch ups, moon phase disc with scratch, the landscape painting in arch with abrasions and minor losses, left lute player's arm lacking paint, movement with minor tarnish and staining, the movement appears complete but the functionality is unknown, finials are replaced, weights replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$7000
CIRCA: 1810
DIMENSIONS: 113in x 24in x 15in
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Joseph Knibb, London, a late 17th century, two train tall clock with associated case, the 8 day, six pillar time and strike movement with riveted latches, bolt and shutter maintaining power, count wheel striking, and recoil escapement, 9 1/2" square brass dial with matted center, roman numeral silvered chapter ring, date aperture above 6:00, cherub spandrels, and signed "Joseph Knibb Londini Fecit", finely finished, fretted, blued steel hands, the oak case in the manner of Jasper Braem, with ebonized moldings and ball feet, oyster veneers, marquetry panels with gadrooned urns issuing flowers and foliage, and with perching birds, flat top bonnet with ebonized Solomonic columns, glazed sides, and marquetry frieze, with brass clad pendulum, brass cased weights, brass pulleys, and correct winding key
CONDITION:
movement good overall, with repairs consistent with age, ticks and strikes, escapement with excessive drop. Early style count wheel outside back plate. Bell with countersunk mounting hole. Hour and minute hands of appropriate style, seconds hand replaced, dial good, seat board with risers. Case has some repairs to veneers and marquetry, feet and top board of bonnet replaced. Lenticle glass replaced. Hood was originally rising, now sliding (many rising hoods were converted to forward sliding hoods in the early 18th century): Pendulum has repair to rod. The weights, key, and pulleys are the correct type and may be original to the movement. Overall a stunningly handsome clock by one of the world's most famous clockmakers.
ESTIMATE:
$20000
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$30000
PRICE SOLD:
$43000
CIRCA: 1680
DIMENSIONS: 76in x 17.25in x 9.75in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 11" hanging jeweler's regulator, 8 day, weight driven movement with perpetual calendar, in a walnut case with carved crest and carved and pierced dial surround and painted metal dials
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The dials retain their original paint. The hole for the center arbor has been enlarged, which is unnoticeable when the hour hand is mounted. The calendar mechanism is a proper style reproduction.
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$14000
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 69in x 26in x 8in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 5" wall clock, 8 day, weight driven movement with perpetual calendar in a walnut case with six burl spandrels on front door and lenticular aperture for pendulum bob and painted metal dials
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish that is nicely rubbed down. The top and bottom trim elements are all intact and present and in very good condition. The upper dial retains its original paint with some scattered flaking. The lower dial has been repainted. This is an excellent example of a hard to find model.
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$10500
CIRCA: 1884
DIMENSIONS: 50in x 24in x 8.75in
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, N.Y., "No. 1 Regulator Sweep", hanging jeweler's regulator, 8 day, time with sweep seconds, perpetual calendar, double weight driven movement with a gridiron pendulum in a walnut case with carved crest and bottom with papered metal dials
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish in good condition with minor nicks and scuffs. There is a crack repair on the lower left ornament. The crest, bottom and finials appear original however the finials have been refinished. The dials have some minor staining but are original. The nickel plated pendulum and its weights are original. It has a correct brass gear Welch movement with nickel plated plates. This is a extremely nice example of the desirable Ithaca hanging jeweler's model.
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$18000
PRICE SOLD:
$14000
CIRCA: 1882
DIMENSIONS: 73in x 20in x 13.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 9" hanging jeweler's regulator, 8 day, weight driven movement with perpetual calendar in a walnut case with painted metal dials, nickel damascened pendulum bob and beat scaler
CONDITION:
the case in very good condition retains its original finish nicely rubbed down. The metal dials have been repainted. The pendulum bob and indicator are in very good condition and reflect well. We sold another fine example of this model in October of 2012 for $15,100 plus 15% Buyer's Premium.
ESTIMATE:
$10000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$10000
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 67in x 19.25in x 8.5in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Regulator No. 14", hanging jeweler's regulator, 8 day, time only, brass weight driven Swiss movement with pinwheel escapement, gridiron lyre pendulum and sweep seconds in a carved walnut and burl walnut case with a white enamel dial
CONDITION:
the case retains a very nice original finish with an extremely well done professional repair on one of the ears on the crest. The sweep seconds hand is a replacement. The fancy gridiron pendulum and weight are original. There are remnants of glue on lower section of glass door where "CORRECT TIME" placard was affixed (included with clock): This is a fabulous example of a very decorative and impressive American jeweler's regulator.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$10000
PRICE SOLD:
$14250
DIMENSIONS: 86.5in x 27.75in x 11.25in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., monumental double sided ceiling mounted gallery clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a elaborately carved tambour shaped mahogany case with acanthus leaves, dental molding, small hemispherical ornaments surrounding dials and tapered, fluted raised moldings on sides and bottom of case. The two marble dials are both signed "E. HOWARD & CO. BOSTON".
CONDITION:
the case is in excellent original condition including finish with a chip at 7 on the non-winding dial side. Both dials, pendulum, weight and hands are original. The suspension spring is absent. The movement is signed. This is a beautiful example of one of the more elaborate and fancy hard-to-find hanging Howard gallery clocks.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 33in x 82in x 11.5in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 12 Regulator", wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a walnut case with a painted metal dial and reverse painted tablet
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish nicely rubbed down with a chip repair around molding on door surrounding tablet. The dial is in excellent original condition The weight baffle board is replaced. The reverse tablet has been repainted. The pendulum jar and insert may be replacements.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$12000
PRICE SOLD:
$4600
CIRCA: 1874
DIMENSIONS: 60in x 19in x 8in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 13 Regulator", wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement with damascened pendulum disc in a black walnut case with a painted metal dial signed "RIGGS & BRO / PHILA." and reverse painted tablet
CONDITION:
the case retains remnants of its original finish. The weight baffle has been repainted and parts of the interior of the case surrounding the weight baffle have been painted black. The pendulum rod has been restored. The dial is in good condition with minor wear to signature and some of the numerals have been strengthened. No black remains on the reverse painted tablet. An original Howard #1 weight is included. The second hand has been glued to its shaft.
ESTIMATE:
$7000
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$9000
PRICE SOLD:
$5500
CIRCA: 1874
DIMENSIONS: 54.5in x 16.5in x 6in
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Regulator No. 17", hanging jeweler's regulator, 8 day, time only, weight driven Swiss movement with pinwheel escapement, mercury two vial pendulum and sweep seconds in a black walnut case with a white enamel dial
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished with an abrasion still apparent under new finish on the reeded column on right. The brass weight may be replaced. The enameled dial is in very good condition. The mercury has been replaced with two metal slugs. This is a rare hard to find model, of which we have only sold one in the last 20 years.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
CIRCA: 1894
DIMENSIONS: 95in x 22in x 10
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 89 Regulator", wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement with damascened pendulum disc in an oak case with a painted zinc dial
CONDITION:
the case retains the original finish. The suspension ring has one lead broken. Dial has original paint, but there is minor staining near center shaft. The weight, pendulum rod and disc are original. This clock once served as a master and several wires once sent signals to slaves.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$900
CIRCA: 1889
DIMENSIONS: 65in x 19.25in x 8.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 70", wall clock, 8 day, time only, brass weight driven movement in a mahogany case with a painted metal dial and large engraved brass beat scale
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with a 3" thin piece of left return molding split. The pendulum rod appears original but has been repainted. The dial is in excellent condition. This clock shares the same movement as some of Seth Thomas' other high end regulators, like the No. 19. This is a nice example of a rare Seth Thomas wall clock.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1913
DIMENSIONS: 55in x 22in x 9.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 20" hanging clock with a weight driven, 8 day, timepiece movement with Graham dead-beat escapement and maintaining power in an oak case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition with a couple a very minor areas of veneer loss. It retains a light finish. The original painted dial is in very good condition with no areas of loss. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The door glass is original. The pendulum rod has been repaired. Overall, an excellent example of this wall hanging regulator. The weight is replaced.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$1300
CIRCA: 1909
DIMENSIONS: 61.5in x 20.0in x 9.0in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Regulator No. 17", wall clock, 8 day, time only, brass weight driven movement in an oak case with a painted metal dial
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. There are pinpoint pricks in trim along bottom of case and wear along edge of door. There is a great jeweler's label on the inside of backboard for "COOK & JAQUES, TRENTON N.J." The Seth Thomas label in bottom of case is a reproduction. Several of the small finials are properly replaced. The damascened pendulum disc has some scratches. An early 20th century clockmaker has his notes inscribed on the front plate of the movement. The dial is repainted.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
DIMENSIONS: 68in x x
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Louis Hoeber, 31 Duke St, Grosvenor Square, London, England, monumental Gothic revival wall clock, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven movement in an oak case with fleur-de-lis pediment top, and egg and dart molding flanked by pinwheel carved side elements over glazed door exposing large brass pendulum bob and beat scale. The reverse painted glass Gothic roman numeral dial with gilt lattice surround on a blue ground has maker's signature, address and Gothic hands
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with old repair to fleur-de-lis on crest. Just above the beat indicator the case has been carved out. The dial has some minor staining. The suspension and crutch plate are replacements.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 84in x 27.25in x 10.5in
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England, an ebonized hanging regulator with double three legged gravity escapement, the rectilinear four light case with simple molded top and base, the bottom with beat scale and presentation plaque "Presented to the Bath and Country Club A.F. Janvrin Esq.", roman numeral silvered dial with open center, blued steel Breguet style hands, brass, spring driven movement mounted to a heavy, cast iron bracket, three rod gridiron pendulum with brass bob
CONDITION:
case with minor dings and scratches, dial with minor staining and discoloration, hands with minor bends, movement with minor staining, oily, pendulum with minor scratches and oxide, one nut and washer replaced, bob with minor dings and scratches, escapement functional, needs service
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1800
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 51.25in x 13.75in x 8.5in
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Aaron Willard, Boston, Mass., 8 day, weight driven, brass movement Massachusetts shelf clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in nice condition in an old mellow finish. The crotch mahogany panel has age cracks in the veneer and the mahogany banding. There is one small veneer repair on the bottom right corner. There are shrinkage cracks in the bottom area of the hood door, a small crack on the top as well and cracks in the dial mask. The painted "kidney" iron dial has a couple small stain spots, a couple flecks, some wear to numbers and the signature. Beautiful pair of hands. This is a handsome example of a Willard shelf clock in nice condition.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$8000
CIRCA: 1805
DIMENSIONS: 33.25in x 13.75in x 6.25in
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Aaron Willard, Boston, Mass., 8 day, weight driven, brass movement Massachusetts shelf clock. Case is stamped 355.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in a very old and possibly original finish. There are age cracks in the half round moldings on the dial door. The molding on the bottom panel has fewer cracks. The tablet has some loss to the gilt border in the dial opening. The bottom panel is a period mirror. Original dish dial has some minor loss on the edges.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
CIRCA: 1810
DIMENSIONS: 32in x 13in x 6in
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Rural Massachusetts or Maine or New Hampshire, Massachusetts-style shelf clock, 6 (yes 6) day, weight driven brass movement in a birch case with a painted iron dial and steel hands.
CONDITION:
The case looks birch with a possibly original finish. There is a little damage at the upper left corner on the base. The painted iron dial is rough on the back and not much better on the front as evidenced by the rough surface finish. The numbers are worn. Original hands. The movement is composed of brass plates with turned iron pillars. Original pendulum and weight. The brass finial is not original. The movement runs 6 days on a winding.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2500
CIRCA: 1810
DIMENSIONS: 38.25in x 11.5in x 6.75in
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Curtis & Dunning, Burlington, Vermont, 8 day, weight driven patent timepiece, gilt front with gilt, rope molded frames, cast brass bezel, cast brass side arms, and turned, gilt finial, the throat glass with gilt, scrolling foliate ornament, the box glass depicting the pursuit and capture of the HMS Boxer by the USS Enterprise, signed, white painted roman numeral sheet iron dial with moon hands, and brass clad pendulum.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and gilt case in original finish has some damage to bottom board. Original painted dial has minor loss at the mount pins and is mounted to the case with two L-turns. Bottom door is has it's original L-turn, but now uses a latch. Both tablets are original with some minor loss to background. Top finial may be later. Original weight. Another far better banjo with original glasses with a signed dial by Curtis & Dunning
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
CIRCA: 1822
DIMENSIONS: 33in x 10.25in x 3.5in
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Unsigned, probably Massachusetts, 8 day, weight driven brass movement patent timepiece, with mahogany case and gilt, rope molded frames, cast brass side arms, cast brass bezel, and brass ball and spire finial, throat glass with green and gilt bordered lattice on a red ground above a red rising sun style ornament with gilt rays, and signed "Willard's Patent", the lower glass with matching border and depicting the battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere, white painted roman numeral dial with steel barbed hands, and brass clad pendulum.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case has an old finish has a small repair on the bottom left side. The bottom board and one glue block have been replaced. Original painted dial is in very nice condition for its age and is mounted to the case with two L-turns. Nicely made original hands. Both tablets are original which makes this example exceptional. Original lead weight. Period winding key. Finial is a replacement.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
CIRCA: 1825
DIMENSIONS: 33.75in x 10in x 3.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Parlor Calendar No. 9" shelf clock, 8 day, time, strike on cathedral gong and perpetual calendar, spring driven movement in a walnut case with burl and carved highlights and painted metal dials
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish in very good condition. All the carved elements are intact and present. The dials retain their original paint with flaking at 12 and some fading at 5 and 7. This is an extremely attractive example of a very rare and highly desirable Seth Thomas Office Calendar model.
ESTIMATE:
$4500
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$6500
PRICE SOLD:
$4700
CIRCA: 1889
DIMENSIONS: 29.5in x 17in x 7in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Parlor Calendar No. 10" shelf clock, 8 day, time, cathedral gong strike and perpetual calendar, weight driven movement in an ornately carved walnut case with painted metal dials
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish nicely rubbed down. All trim elements are intact and present. The dials are repainted and the calendar rolls have been repapered.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$3300
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 36.5in x 23in x 7in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Parlor Calendar No. 8" shelf clock, 8 day, time, bell strike and perpetual calendar, spring driven movement in a walnut case with carved highlights and painted metal dials
CONDITION:
the case has very little finish remaining. Both dials have been repainted. The carved elements and finials are intact and present.
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3500
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 27.5in x 18.5in x 8.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Parlor Calendar No. 6" shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time and strike movement and an 1876 R. T. Andrews patent perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition with little original finish left. There are two small dents on the right side case return. The original painted time dial has minor loss at several locations. The original painted calendar dial is in excellent condition with no loss. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The calendar roller papers show some discoloration. Both door glasses are original. Overall a very clean and original example of the Parlor Calendar No. 6.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1250
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 27in x 14.75in x 6.0in
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E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "No. 9 Regulator", walnut "figure eight" style case with turned wooden bezel and lower door, reverse painted glasses in black, red, and gold, signed, Roman numeral painted dial with blued steel moon hands, and 8 day, weight driven timepiece movement
CONDITION:
Refinished walnut case has a repair to the case at the bottom hinge and a crack above the same location. There is also a separation and repair at the bottom likely caused by broken cable. Original painted dial has a small spot at 5 o'clock and has age darkened a little outside the chapter ring. Original hands, pendulum and tablets. An E. Howard repair label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$7000
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$9000
PRICE SOLD:
$6500
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 37.5in x 12.75in x 5in
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, "No. 0 Bank", hanging 8 day, timepiece with perpetual calendar, weight driven movement in a walnut case with a carved pediment top, carved base and upper and lower finials with painted metal dials
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with a repair to tip of the crest. The dials are repainted with some flaking on upper dial. Otherwise, this is an excellent example of a desirable double dial calendar model.
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$5000
CIRCA: 1878
DIMENSIONS: 61in x 22in x 10in
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, "No. 0 Regulator" hanging clock with a weight driven, 8 day, timepiece movement (Welch, Spring & Co.) and a H. B. Horton patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a walnut case with burl walnut accents.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition and retains an original finish. The original paper dial for the time movement has been overlaid with a painted dial. The paper calendar dial is original and shows some aging. The calendar drum papers are original. The hands are all original. The movement is unsigned but is identical to the the Welch, Spring & Co. movement shown for the Ithaca No. 0 Regulator on page 122 of Tran Duy Ly's "Calendar Clocks reference book. With the exception of a very few minor surface scratches and the time dial, this is an excellent and beautiful example of this scarce Ithaca clock.
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$4600
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 51.0in x 20.5in x 9.5in
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Ithaca Calendar Clock Co., Ithaca, New York, "Regulator No. 1" wall clock, 8 day weight driven Welch movement with perpetual calendar in a walnut case with three finals, ebonized composition ornaments, carved top and bottom and exposed pendulum rod forward of calendar dial with two papered metal dials.
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish. The three upper finials are professionally replaced and the center finial needs to be reanchored. There is a small repair on the fancy casting flanking the pendulum aperture. The aperture is missing its glass. There is some wear to upper dial. The weights are original.
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 49in x 19in x 6in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Jupiter" hanging, 8 day, time and bell strike weight driven movement in an open well oak case with three Jenny Lind busts and pressed brass ornaments, silvered metal dial with moon phase
CONDITION:
the case retains an older finish. The lower Jenny Lind ornament has been replated. The door latch needs to be repaired. The dial is original and in very good condition. The weights, finials, pendulum and hands are original.
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$3000
CIRCA: 1895
DIMENSIONS: 59in x 19in x 8in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 13" hanging clock with a weight driven, 8 day, timepiece movement and an R. T. Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism in a solid oak case.
CONDITION:
The case is in excellent condition with a near perfect original finish. The original painted time dial is in very good condition with one small area of inpainting between 5 and 6. The original painted calendar dial may have had some restoration but is in excellent condition. The hands are original. The movement is not signed. The door glass is original. The calendar drum labels are original and darkened with age. The weight is period and may be original to the clock but has been modified, possibly to fix a broken weight hook. This is a scarce model among the Seth Thomas Office Calendar clock line and is in excellent condition.
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 49.0in x 19.0in x 7.5in
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Seth Thomas Clock Co., Thomaston, Conn., "Office Calendar No. 10" hanging clock with a weight driven, 8 day, timepiece movement and a R. T. Andrews patented perpetual calendar mechanism in an oak case with burl walnut accents.
CONDITION:
This is the earlier version of the Office Calendar No. 10 with the opening between the time and calendar dials to allow pendulum bob visibility. The oak case is in very good condition and has been refinished. There is a vertical crack at both the top and bottom of the door. One of the two lower finials shows some loss to the tip. The bottom drop finial is missing, There are excellent labels inside the case. The calendar drum papers are original and darkened with age. Both the painted time and calendar dials are in excellent condition with very minimal loss. The hands are all original. The door glass is original.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$3400
CIRCA: 1886
DIMENSIONS: 46.0in x 16.5in x 7.25in
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Gale Drop Calendar Model No. 1", 8 day, time and strike, spring driven brass movement wall clock with Daniel J. Gale patent calendar.
CONDITION:
Rosewood and rosewood veneered case in fine condition with just a small ding on the bottom bracket. Original painted dial is in fine condition with a couple minor flakes at center of the time dial. Original hands, tablet and pendulum. Clean label inside.
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$5500
PRICE SOLD:
$3200
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 30.5in x 17in x 4.75in
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Welch, Spring & Co., Forestville, Conn., "Gale Drop Calendar Model No. 3", 8 day, time and strike, spring driven brass movement with Daniel J. Gale patent calendar.
CONDITION:
Rosewood and rosewood grained case in very nice condition in original finish has some minor dings and scratches on the bezel and a small corner ding on the bottom bracket. Original paper dial is very clean for its age with surface abrasion at the time dial. Original hands. There is a repair at the dial door hinge.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$2600
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 30.5in x 17in x 5in
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A. Cadot, Place Dauphine, Paris, a mahogany, gilt bronze mounted, floating turtle mystery clock, the case with square base on cast scroll feet, the upper portion with incurved sides with bronze mounts and molded top, supporting a water filled pewter bowl, the rim with engraved roman numerals, and arabic 15 minute markers, the turtle floating, and indicating the time, driven by a magnetic ring attached to the timepiece movement with lever platform concealed in the base, the back plate signed Samuel Marti, the front with Cadot's mark
CONDITION:
case in an old finish, with minor marks and scratches, mounts dirty, upper section warped, wooden cap below bowl partially detached, movement dirty, not running, will tick briefly, balance spring rusty, magnetic turtle complete, two others with amputations, one missing cork
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4000
PRICE SOLD:
$1100
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 6.25in x 11in x 11in
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France, possibly Andre Romain Guilmet, a rare silvered and gilt brass, automated, battleship form compendium, the vessel bow with ram, fourteen cannon, and four anchors, the gilt deck with capstan containing a compass, two revolving gun turrets, one having an 11 jewel lever timepiece, with roman numeral silvered dial and blued steel trefoil hands, the other with aneroid barometer, also with silvered dial, the stacks with mounted Fahrenheit and Centigrade thermometers, the stern with ships wheel and flag, above the articulated rudder and revolving propeller, a movement concealed in the ship's hull providing power to the turrets and propeller, which may be started and stopped at will by a projection attached to the rudder, all mounted to a rectangular, molded, green onyx base with gilt trim and feet
CONDITION:
onyx with minor flakes and one small chip at rear left, minor areas of tarnish where lacquer has been scratched, thermometer scales with minor tarnish, one Y shaped anchor hanger missing, bow flag missing, deck dirty and with a few spots of verdigris, turrets with a few minor scratches, barometer dial with tarnish, clock dial restored, clock running, barometer functional, clockwork for automation functional, would benefit from service
ESTIMATE:
$20000
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$30000
PRICE SOLD:
$20000
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 14.75in x 18in x 7.5in
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France, possibly Andre Romain Guilmet, a rare, automated, oscillating cylinder steam engine timepiece, the honey onyx square base on gilt feet, and supporting the black bronze boiler with cove molded top and bottom, below the engine itself, comprised of a large, A frame supported, spoked flywheel, connected to a rocking cylinder through a cranked linkage, the movement powering the automation contained in a black enclosure behind the engine, the enclosure top with a rotating governor in a bell shaped frame behind the wheel, surrounded by four silvered columns, and surmounted by an X shaped, arched frame with central spherical finial, the 11 jewel lever platform movement with Roman numeral silvered dial and blued steel Breguet style hands
CONDITION:
base with minor flakes and chips, original surfaces now lacking their gilt, silvered and patinated finishes, boiler, cylinder, flywheel, top frame and movement enclosure now painted black, the other surfaces cleaned and lacquered, dial restored, movement with replaced platform, running, automation working. Flywheel appears to retain a bright, nickel plated surface below the paint, other components may also retain evidence of their original surface treatment as well.
ESTIMATE:
$20000
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$30000
PRICE SOLD:
$17000
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 18in x 7.25in x 7.25in
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France- Andre Romain Guilmet, a rare Industrial steam boiler compendium with centrifugal governor pendulum, the stepped black slate base supporting a compass on a decorative stand, before a boiler with gilt and patinated silver surfaces and ribbed, copper base matching the clock case, the top having a cylindrical chamber with vent pipes attached to gauge form, flanking, white dialed thermometer and barometer, and concealing the helical suspension spring controlling the centrifugal governor form pendulum, Arabic numeral gilt dial, blued steel distaff hands, and 8 day pendule de Paris time and strike movement with Guilmet's mark and modifications
CONDITION:
base with minor flakes, front right, metal components dirty, polish residue, losses to silvering and gilding, barometer and thermometer cases with later finish, compass glass cracked, minor verdigris, dial with rubbing and minor staining, movement running and striking, would benefit from service. A very rare model.
ESTIMATE:
$20000
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$25000
PRICE SOLD:
$14500
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 11.5in x 7.75in
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France, a rare, automated, patinated bronze locomotive form compendium, the stepped, black slate base on gilt feet with patinated rails below the large, steam locomotive, the darker surfaces highlighting the nickel, brass, and copper appointments, the engine front with cow catcher, the boiler with aneroid barometer, bell, steam dome with valve and flared stack with centigrade thermometer, the cab with shallow pitched roof, slender columns at the corners, and containing the clock and dial, a concealed movement in the base providing power to drive the six wheels, connecting rods, and piston, roman numeral brass dial, blued steel Breguet style hands, and 8 day, two train pendule de Paris movement
CONDITION:
base with a few tiny flakes, feet loose, patination with losses, cow catcher with minor bends, bell stand with repair, steel connecting rods with shallow pitting and oxide, a few screws missing, auxiliary movement running, would benefit from service, barrel arbor with incorrect repair, bezel, dial and movement replaced, movement ticks, strike does not release at the hour and half hour, will strike if manually released, barometer dial loose, barometer glass with edge chips
ESTIMATE:
$15000
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$20000
PRICE SOLD:
$14500
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 16.75in x 20.75in x 9.375in
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France, a rare, gilt and patinated, automated steam engine compendium, the horizontal boiler mounted to a cast floor with crosshatched surface, and resting on a black slate base, boiler fitted with an 8 day, timepiece and aneroid barometer, both with silvered dials and flanking the central thermometer with silvered scale, and surmounted by the engine flywheel, governor, cylinder and valve, the flywheel, piston, and governor powered by a movement concealed in the cylinder, the motion started and stopped through the screw in the cylinder valve, the valve front with plaque marked "D. H. Depose"
CONDITION:
restored finish, silvered dials and scale with minor toning, governor with minor bend, timepiece with replaced platform, needs encouragement to start, thermometer not working, barometer appears to be working, automation working, clockwork driving the motion runs erratically, speeds up and slows down, and sometimes refuses to run, will need service
ESTIMATE:
$12000
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$15000
PRICE SOLD:
$10000
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 11in x 11in x 5.25in
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Robin Pere, a Paris, a marble and gilt bronze mystery clock, the variegated, green marble, portico style case with fluted pilasters flanking the dial, and supporting the entablature, surmounted by a gilt column with eagle finial, with knife edge stud for suspending the gridiron pendulum, signed, Roman numeral white enamel dial with pierced and engraved gilt hands, 8 day, two train movement striking the hours and half hour in passing,
CONDITION:
dirty, gilding with minor losses and minor spotting, molding at column base with verdigris, tiny flakes at edges of marble, minor filled losses and voids in marble, dial with minor flakes at winding arbors, pendulum with minor staining and tarnish, movement with minor scratches and staining, runs and strikes correctly
ESTIMATE:
$6500
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$7500
PRICE SOLD:
$4000
CIRCA: 1785
DIMENSIONS: 25in x 7.5in x 4in
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Blumberg & Co. Ltd., Paris & London, a four dial, architectural, tower form clock, the ebonized case with deeply molded, stepped base, supporting cavetto molded frames containing beveled mirrors with polychrome painted floral ornament, and surmounted by a cube with pedimented top, containing the transmission gearing for four, roman numeral white enamel dials with blued steel Breguet style hands and beveled glasses in brass bezels, the dials signed "Hry. Marc", the base containing an 8 day, timepiece with oval plates and lever platform, the base also bearing an embossed, brass tag marked "Patent Brevete S.G.D.C. Blumberg & Co. Ltd Paris & London"
CONDITION:
case with minor splits in base and top, some mirror frame miters with gaps at joints, mirrors with losses to silver and losses to painted decoration, minor veneer loss, minor losses to ebonizing, top with gaps at miter joints, two turned gable ornaments missing, finial missing, dials, hands, and glasses good, movement running, transmission working correctly
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 18in x 7in x 7in
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Joseph Ives, Brooklyn, New York, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven brass and iron plate movement wall clock. This is an unusual example as these clocks were made and sold as a looking glass clock, but this one has a crotch mahogany panel instead.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has had some veneer repairs on the base, the sides and top below the crest. The unusual crest is birdseye maple and the case has twist mahogany full columns. Original dial has been repainted. Tablet is a later replacement. Original interior paint and on back of door panel suggests the panel is correct. Original hands. There is some damage to the minute hand. Lower right dial post will need to be reattached to front movement plate.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$4600
CIRCA: 1818
DIMENSIONS: 46.75in x 22.75in x 5.5in
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Abiel Chandler, Concord, New Hampshire, 8 day, time and "Rat-Trap" strike weight driven brass movement New Hampshire Mirror clock.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has a couple veneer pieces missing on the base. Reverse painted dial glass is a replacement. Period mirror. Original painted dial has some minor loss at the L-turns. Original hands. A picture of the same movement can be found on page 215 of "New Hampshire Clocks and Clockmakers" by Charles S. Parsons.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$1200
CIRCA: 1829
DIMENSIONS: 32.75in x 16.25in x 4.75in
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DESCRIPTION:
Unknown, 8 day, weight driven brass time and alarm movement bevel front New Hampshire-style mirror clock.
CONDITION:
The beveled door looks to be made of pine and shows some evidence of paint graining. Reversed painted clock tablet is an appropriate replacement. Original painted dial has some wear to the chapter ring and scattered loss. Original hands and pendulum. Period mirror. The back of the door has repair signature of R. Morrill who was a cousin of Benjamin Morrill and may have been an apprentice of Benjamin.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$500
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 30in x 14.25in x 3.75in
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William G. Emerson, Newport, Maine, 8 day, time and strike, weight driven brass movement New Hampshire style mirror clock.
CONDITION:
Stained pine case and mirror has a strip of hardboard added to reinforce the base. The gilt areas on the mirror frame now have gold paint. Dial glass and mirror are later replacements. The movement and dial are original to each other, but we feel the movement and dial did not start life in this case as there are inpainted areas on the dial that do not match the current method of attachment. A picture of an Emerson movement and dial can be found in "Clockmakers & Clockmaking in Maine 1770-1900" by Joseph Katra, page 132.
ESTIMATE:
$900
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$500
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 29in x 14in x 4.5in
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Daniel Pratt & Sons, Boston, Mass., 8 day, weight driven, brass movement wall timepiece. Based on the way the pendulum is attached to the rod this timepiece was probably made by George D. Hatch of North Attleboro, Mass., and retailed by Pratt.
CONDITION:
Grain painted case in nice condition The bottom door has a couple of shrinkage cracks. The weight baffle is missing. The case bottom has some repaired damage and small piece missing. The tablet glass is original. The original painted dial has some spots of inpainting and loss at the dial edge. Original hands. An example of this timepiece can be found in "Willard's Patent Time Pieces" by Paul J. Foley, page 175.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$2200
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 33in x 14.5in x 4in
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Aaron Willard Jr., Boston, Mass., 8 day, weight driven, brass movement mahogany front patent or banjo timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in nice condition has minor damage on the bottom edge of the side panels that make up the bottom box. The bottom board has a glue repair most likely caused by weight damage. Finial absent, but finial plinth intact. Original painted dial has some paint flecks on the edges and minor loss at the winding arbor and mounting pins. Dial is attached to the case with three L-turns. The step train movement is mounted to the case with a screw through the backboard. Original barbed arrow hands. Duck bill hook cast iron weight. Period winding key.
ESTIMATE:
$1200
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$2700
CIRCA: 1830
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DESCRIPTION:
Massachusetts, Unknown, possibly an Attleboro area, 8 day, weight driven brass movement wall timepiece
CONDITION:
Mahogany case has been refinished and shows some evidence of a darker finish. Original painted dial has darkened a little with scattered loss in the center and at the mounting screws. Original hands and pendulum. Partial weight baffle. The movement with maintaining power is mounted to the case with two screws through the backplate. The tablet glass is old, but looks restored.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$2000
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 32.5in x 12.5in x 4in
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Derry Mfg. Co., Derry, NH, for Bigelow, Kennard & Co., Boston, Patent timepiece or banjo clock, 8 day, time only, weight-driven movement in a mahogany case with painted metal dial and reverse painted glass tablets depicting Hull's Victory in a naval battle of the War of 1812, c1910.
CONDITION:
The case has its original finish with a few minor scratches and losses. The two tablets have been expertly touched up. The signed painted dial has a tiny amount of paint loss around the mounting screws. The nicely made movement, stamped "680", is mounted to a thin piece of plywood which seems typical of this company. The movement is signed by the Derry Manufacturing Co., a firm that was acquired by Herschede in 1912.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$800
PRICE SOLD:
$675
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 32.5in x 10in x 4.25in
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DESCRIPTION:
Unsigned Boston, Mass., area, 8 day, weight driven brass movement patent or banjo timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old finish has chips to the veneer on the edges of the bottom door and some loss and repairs on the waist door. There is a small repair on the bottom right side next to the carved side piece. There is veneer loss and some damage at the corner of the bottom bracket. The bottom mahogany panel has age cracked. Original painted dial has loss at the mounting pins, at the winding arbor and a couple spots on the edge. Original hands. The pin to the side latch on the top door is missing.
ESTIMATE:
$600
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1840
DIMENSIONS: 39.5in x 10in x 3.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Massachusetts, likely Boston, early 8 day, weight driven brass movement patent or banjo timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in an old and possibly original finish. The throat frame is attached to the case with four screws has some age cracks, small repairs on the top corners and small piece missing on the lower right corner. Bottom door has a small repair at the lower right corner. Throat tablet is old with gold paint used to repair gilding loss. Bottom tablet looks original with repairs to the background and center area. Original dial is fastened to the case with two L-turns and has been repainted. T-bridge movement. Period hands. One of the diamonds on the right side arm has broken off, but is included. Replaced eagle finial.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 32.75in x 10in x 3.5in
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DESCRIPTION:
New Hampshire or Maine, 8 day, weight driven brass movement gilt patent or banjo timepiece
CONDITION:
Mahogany and gilt front case in an old finish. It appears that some of the gilt areas are now gold painted. Unusual movement is mounted to the case with a screw through the backplate. The movement has very thin wheel spokes, a half moon cutout and unusual keystone shape The brass sidearms have unusual spacers that are similar to New Hampshire versions. Original iron dial has surface stains and some loss at the mounting pins and the edges. Because of the design of the movement the keyhole in the dial is closer to 3 o'clock. A small piece of rope molding is missing at the bottom of the throat frame and possibly one at the top. Throat tablet is a replacement. The bottom tablet is old, but possibly a replacement also. Period hands.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$400
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 39.5in x 10.5in x 3.25in
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Waltham Clock Co., Waltham, Mass., 8 day, weight driven brass movement gilt front patent or banjo timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and gilt case in very nice condition with some minor wear to the gilt corner blocks on the doors. Original painted dial has some staining at the winding arbor and minor loss at the mounting screws. Original tablets and pendulum.
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$600
CIRCA: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 41.5in x 10.5in x 5in
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DESCRIPTION:
Attributed to David Williams, Newport, Rhode Island, 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo timepiece.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and mahogany veneered case has some small chips and a couple missing pieces on the bottom door. The throat door has veneer damage in a couple areas. This case is of unusual construction as the bottom box is assembled with butt jointed boards rather than mitered corners. The backboard has a center piece of pine and two sides of mahogany. A break in the backboard was repaired with corrugated nails. Both tablets are replacements. The dial has been repainted. There are extra holes in the backboard in the head area. Modern hands. Replaced finial.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$650
CIRCA: 1820
DIMENSIONS: 30in x 9.75in x 4in
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